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the young and struggling colony.
Ebe people met, and, after mature
deliberation, decided that Will
liams' pumpkin was the largest
and most nutritious, and, better
suited for all purposes for which
pumpkins were intended, but that
Johnson's pumpkins was Of the
short-borned variety, and, further
more-which was most important
it was raised from imported
seed, seed that came from En-
gland, from the dollhouse of the
Duke of Hereford, Johnson having
the pedigree Of the seed in his
possession. So Johnson was de-
clared the victor, and had a blue
ribbon nailed to the masthead Of
his pumpkin. This was the origin
of the county fair. The neigh
bors of Johnson and Williams
went to raising pumpkins, and
their wives planted rags and
patches and raised crop OF rag
carpets and patchwork quilts,
which they took along with the
pumpkins next year for exh ibi-
tion. Then the man With The
headless rooster came along, and
the gubernatorial candidate was
put on exhibition and made an
agricultural address ; other patent
windmilIs were exhibited, and,
gradually, the county fair grew
and developed but it was not un-
til the patent churn man, the
blind foreigner with the hand
organ, ard tie fellow with the
olue and red balloons came to the
trout, that the couaty fair be-:
came permanent institution. .
Fairs are instituted and carried
ON for the encouragement of far
mers struggling with o7ergrown
hogs, calves, and other farm pro.
ducts; also that awards Of merit
may be given to all the sewing
machines and piano makers ! IN
the country. Oflate,i horse races
have been added to the county
fair programme. Of course, only
sinful men, who wear horseshoe
scarf pins, go to see the races.
The superintendent ofcounty fairs
desirous Of catering to the preju-@
dices and tastes Of all classes, have
it so arranged that aA thesgood,
respectable taxpayers ana cnurcn
members can 60 over to the csttle
sheds and watch the Durham
COWS chew their cuds, while the
races are going on: stand ard
look at a COW chewing her cud,
has always an exhilsrating effect
on US. We like the excitement'of
1t, but, somehow, when we attend
county fairs: we are invariably &
caught in crowd, just IL front Of
the race track when the races are
taking place, and cannot get cut
until the race is over. This is
very embarrassing and-but we
are getting away from the histori-
ca! aspect of the county fair, and
will, therefore stop. - ..'1
10 ---.-- sI.-s
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TIRE COUNTY FAIR.
Viewed Historically and Otherwise.
Texas Siftings.

Texas Siftings' o..
The county fair is one Of the
Oldest institutions of this country.
We have traced its. growth and
progress until We have found its
origin almost lost 10 the mildewed
past. Away back in the mists of
antiquity we find records Of the
first county fair IN the United
States. The county fair did not ez-
actIy come over in the Mayfower,
but it was perpetuated by the
Plymouth Rock people. 1t was
projected by some Of the May
flower passengers soon after their
arrival. The facts are as follows
they are historical facts, so we
cannot vouch for them ::
Some time in Ammo Domini
1850, q man, in Maryland, named
Sam Johnson, had a pumpkin
patch. 1t was about two acres in
extent, and fenced with cedar
pickets. We are particular about
giving details, because this is his
tory. Johnsou's neighbor, a man
by the name of Williams-Dick
Williams, also had a pumpkin
patch. There was only one acre
of it, and it had q stake and rider
fence around it. Dick owned
brindIe dog, named Tyke. We
cannot find that the dog ever did
any thing extraordinary, or cut
any figure in the pumpkin i'm,
broglio. We mention him, how
ever, because this is history we
are writing, and history is made
up of such trifes (see ThralI's
History of Texas, for instance).
Johnson found a very large pump,
kin in the southeast corner. Of his
patch: and, Immediately after
wards, Williams discovered still
| larger pumpkin in the northwest
| corner Of his acre Of pumpkins.
| Each of them determined to en-
| courage his pumpkin to beat that
of the other. Williams took the
| American Agriculturist, while John
son subscribed to a grange paper
and Landreth's Almanac. They
read up all the authorities on
pumpkins, and then put their fruit
under a course of treatment. Viii.
!isms used guano and phosphates
on his. johnson. by sweating.
blanke:ing, and exercise, soon got
his pumpkin TO about equal in size
the berry Of his neighbor VIII
Iiams. When the pumpkins were
about ready to drop from the
tree, the respective owners of each
swore that his was the best. They
we're about to quarrel, when John
son proposed to refer the matter
to Deacon Long Suffering Simp
| son. The Deacon was unable tt
decide, and suggested a commit
tee. Tho committee failed tc
agree, and called meeting OF al
the people Of the colony to decide
the matter, and forever set at
rest the question as to which Of
the two pumpkins was the best
and the most calculated to pro
| mote and advance the interest o.
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except in case of the hounced dress
patterns mentioned above. The Mi
rabel is stylish model for houoced
costume having plain round waist
finished with a sailor collar and full
bishop sleeves. If, however, you
should prefer one of the pointed cor
sages now 50 much liked, the Lucinde
basque could be substituted. This is
pointed back and front, with half long
sleeves shirred above the elbow and
finished by rufie.
GLOVES.
This wiuter you are nothing if not
we'll gioved. "Well' is here synony-
mous with "stylish." The loose,
wriukled gloves are Of course fashion
able, but 10 the eyes of many people
are an abomiDation. More to my way
of thinking are the Harris Seamless,
very durable and beautiful 10 tit, with
hook and laced cord fastening. They
commence with five hooks that are
equal in length to three buttons;
lengths Increasing to fifteen hooks cor
responding to eight buttons. The
belmont is handsome glove in the
same style but lower priced; begin
ming with three hooks corresponding
to two buttons and running to twelve
hooks corresponding to six buttons.
Another desirable variety Of moderate
priced gloves is the Felix, also with
hook and laced cord fastening and
about the same lengths as the Del
mont. The three are brought out il
all new shades and black and white
as well. Lucy CARTER.
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BOOK OF LIFE.

Over and over again, ..
No matter which way we turn,
We always find in the Book of Life
Some lesson We have to learn.
We must take our turn at the MILL
We must grind ont the golden grain,
We must work at our task with reSolut'
will,
Over and over again.
We cannot measure the need
Ofeven the tiniest flower,
Or check the flow of the golden sauds
That run through single hour.
But the morning dews must fall,
And the sun and the summer rain
Must do their part and perform it all
Over and over again. -
Over and over again 80 20
The brook through the meadow flows,
And over and over again
The ponderouS mill-wheel goes,
Once doing will not suffice,
Though doing be not in vain;
And blessing failing US once or twice,
May come if we try again.
The path that has onoe been tod
Is never so rough to the feet,
And the lesson we once have learned
Is never so hard to repeat.
Though sorrowful tears may fall, ~:
And the heart to its depths be driven
With storm and tempest, we need them all
To render Us meet of Heaven.
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You find yourself refreshed by
the presence Of cheerful persons.
Why not make earnest effort to
confer that pleasure on others p?
You will find halt the battle is
gained ifyou never say anything
gloomy.
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Be not diverted from your duty:
by any idle reflections the silly
world make upon you, for their
censures arc not in your power,
and consequently should not be
any part of your concern. -'.
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Unselfsh and noble acts are the
most radiant epocbs in the bio
graphy Of souls. When wrought
in earliest youth they lie in the
memory of age like coral islands,
green and. sunny, amidst the
melancholy waste Of ocean. '-,'- =
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The cheerful are usually the
busy. When trouble knocks at
your door, or rings the bell, he
will generally retire if you send
him word you are engaged. -..
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An injury unanswered i'll time
grows weary Of itself and dies
away in an involuntary remorse,
In bad dispositions, capable OF no
restraint but fear, it has a dltfe'
rent effect-the silent digestion OF
one wrong provokes a second
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Lover, daughter, sister, wife,
mother, grandmother-in those
six words lie what the; human
heart contains OF the sweetest,
the most ecstatic, the most sa-,
cred, the purest and the most in-'
effnble. ..'s D '-''.--' $500 -
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NEWBERRY, S. c., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1881.
wind, and his hazel brown eyes

wind, and his hazel brown eye!
sparkled archly.
'Secretr repeated Mrs. Evans
energeticaIiy wiping her dim
spectacle glass. why, Minnie is
determined to leave US to-mor
row.
Il must, Frank. | have nc
right to further trespass on youl
| kindness
No right, eh. Miunie; do you
know that this old house has been
| a different house since you came
into it? Do YOU suppose we
want to lose our little sunbeam ?
Minnie smiled, sadly, but bel
hand felt YER! cold and passive in
Franks warm grasp.
You'll stay, Mjnnie?'.
No
She shook her bead uctermlned
! ".
'Then you must be made to
stay said Frank. I've. missed
something of great value lately,
and hereby arrest you on sus,
picion Of being the thief
Missed something
Minnie rose, turning red and
white. .:-. .. :
sOh, Frrnk, you can never srs.
pect me-
But do suspect you. In fact,
l am quite sure the article is in
your possession
The article =
MY heart, Miss Minnie. | know
that am very young and very
poor. but l love you, Minnie Har'
lau, and | will be a good husband
to you. Stay and be my little
wife!'
So Minnie Harlan, instead OF
going out as governess, accord
ing to the programme, married
the young dark haired clerk in
ElIison's express Office, New
York.
They were very quietly mar
ried early in the morning, and
Frank took Minnie home to bis
mother, and then went calmly
about his business in che wire
cage under" the circtet Of the gas
lights.
Evans T.
Yes, sir .... r..
Frank, with his pen behind bis
ear, as of yore, quietly obeyed the
behest of the gray-haired official.
DO you remember the young
woman who was expressed on
from Millington, Iowa, two
months since ? ,. ....s -...
+ Yes, sir-I remember her.
A tall, sii7er-haired gentleman
here interposed with eager quic k
ness.
Where is she ? | am her uncle,
Walter Harrington. l have just
returned from Paris, where the
news of her arrival reached me
| want her, she is the only living
relative left me-.
sAh but sir said Frank, you
can't have her
Cant have her ? What do you
mean. Has anything happened ?
Yes, sir, something has hap
pened ; Miss Minnie was married
| to me this morning..
Walter Harrington stared.
Take me to her, be said, hoarse
ly; 4 cant be parted from my
only living relative for a mere
whim.'
4 wonder if be calls the mar
riage service d mere whIm,
thought honest Frank but h'
obeyed in silence
Frank Evans is ar express c!erE
no longer, and pretty Minnie
moves in velvet and diamonds
but they are quite as happy a
they were in the old days, and tha
is saying enough. Uncle Waite
Harrington grows older and fee
bier every day, and his two CHI
| dren are the sunshine Of bis de
clining life.
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
: COUNTY OF NEWBERRY.-
: COURT OF PROBATE.

Henry Hendrix, as Administrator of Re5ec-
ca Hendrix, decd. Plaintiff, against Re-
becca j. Hendrix, John Longshose, Levi
Lougshore, Lark Longshore,s Antoinette
Pitts, Alice johnson. James Hendrix,
George Hendrix, y Levi Hendrix, Bel1on
Hendrix, Henry D: Hendrix, Hattie
league, Sallic Nichols and Lucretia But
Ter, Defendants. :
Summons. For Relief.
To the Observation-Disclosures J. Hendrix,
john LoDgshore, Levi Longshore, Lark
: Longshore, Antoinette Puts, Alice John
son, James Heudrix. George Hendrix,
Levi Hendrix, Beiton Hendrix, Henry D.
Hendrix, Hattie league, Sallie Nichols
and Lucretia Butler
You are hereby summoned and required
to answer the complaint in this action,
which is fled in theotfce ofthe Probate Judge
for said County, in said State, and TO serve
q COPY ofyouc answer 20 the said complaint
on the subscriber at his Office, Newberry G..
f., South Carolina, within twenty days af-
ter the service hereof, exclusive Of the day
OF such service; and if you fail to answer
the complaint within the time aforesal d,
the plaintiff in this action will apply to the
Court for the relief demanded in the COM
piaint.
Dated October 3, A. D. 1881. -.
Y. J. POPE,
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eene Of the Reasonable Pleasures
no present endowment, and much subsequent
torture to confirmed dvspeptic. But when
chronic indigestion is combstted with Hos
letters Stomach Bitters, the food is eaten
with. relish, and most i'm n~ortant of all, is
assimilated by and nourish the system. Use
Eh;s Grand tonic and CORE e also to remedy
constipation, biliousness, rheumatism, fever
and ague.
For sale by all Druggists and Dealers
generally.
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NEWBERRY HOTEL
a. W.T.. SIM MONS

This elegant new Hotel is now open for the
reception Of guests, and the proprietor will
spare no effort to give satisfaction to the
travelling public. Good airy rooms, COM
Portable beds, the best of fare, attentive, ac-
commodatins servants, ,and moderate charges
will he the RUE. ..: 80: June Q, 24-tf.
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Homes are like barps, of which
one is finely carved ard bright
with gliding bat ill-tuned and
iarring the air with its discords !;
while another is ola and plain and
worn, bu, from its chords float
strains that are a feast Of music.
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We carry oar neighbor's crimes
in sight, but throw our own ever
our shoulders. . ......
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For want of a nail the shoe vas
lost ; for want Of & shoe the horse
was lost.
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Gold is in its last analysis, the
sweat Of the poor, and the blood
of the brave.
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81 Patents for Inventions.
E. W. ANDERSON. ..... &c. SMITH
ANDERSON & sN7aTEz .
Amn,O d MEVC EIW
,4TTORNEYS-zAT-LAW, ",

No. 100 Seventh Street, Washington, D. c.
No fee for preliminary examination. NO
fee unless patent is allowed. Fees less than
any other responsible agency. Books OF.
information sent free Of charge. references
furnished upon request. Sep. q, SS-tf.W.!.
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AS though noor Minnie were a

|
box or paper parcel.
who for?'
Consigned to Walter Harring'
ton, Esq
And why hasn't she been call
ed for
! sent up to Mr.. Harrington's
address to notify him some time
ago, and am expecting an answer
every moment
Very odd,' said The gray-haired
gentleman, again taking up his
newspaper.
Some three-quarters Of an hour
afterward Frank Evans came to
the pale girls side, with inde-
scribable pity in his hazel eyes.
Miss Harlan, we have sent to
Mr.. Harrington's residence
Minnie looked up with few
erish red upon her cheek, and her
hand clasped tightly or the ham
die of the faded carpet bag.
And we regret to inform you
that he sailed for Europe at II
O'Clock this day
4 sudden blur came over MINI
MES eyes-she, trembled like a
leaf. -
Frank Evans had been turning
away, but something in the pit
eous tone of her voice appealed to
every manly instinct within him:
Shall [ send to any other of
your friends 2 .... ....... ..... ~.
4 have no friends -."
perhaps l can have your things
sent to some quiet family hotelT ?.
Minnie opened her little leather
purse, and showed him two. ten
cent pieces, with a smile that was
almost q tear.
This is all the money | have in
the world, sir
But what are you going to do ?
i don't know, sir. Isn't there
q work house. or some such place l
could go to until l could find
something to do :? .......
Frank Evans could scarcely help
smiling at poor Minnie's sim
plicity. ,,-
They are putting cut the lights
and preparing to close the office,
said Minnie, starting ncrvously TO
her feet. i must 60 somewhere.
Miss, Harlan: said Frank, my
home is a very poor one-l am
only a hve.hundred dollar clerk
but am sure my mother will re-
ceive you under her roof for q day
or two, if you can trust me- ..
Trust you?' Minnie. looked at
him through violet eyes obscured
in tears. 'Oh, sir, | shall be so
How late you are, Frank !
Here-give me your overcoat-it
is all powdered with snow, and
But Frank interrupted his bust
ling, cherry-cheeked little mother,
as she stood on tip-toe to take off
his outer wrappings.
Hush, mother, there is young
lady downstairs
"A young lady, Frank ?
Yes, mother; expressed on
from Iowa to old Harrington, the
rich merchant. He sailed for
Europe this morning, and she is
left entirely alone. Mother, she
looks like poor Blanche, and
know you wouldn't refuse her a
corner until she could find some
thing to DO - =.
Mrs. Evans went to the door
and called cheerfulfy out:
Come up stairs, my dear, you're
as welcome as the flowers in
May! Frank, you did quite right
you always do So e.
The days and weeks passed on
and still Minnie Harlan remained
an inmate Of Mrs. Evans humble
dwelling. ..--
1t seems just as though she
had taken our dead Blanche'E
place. said the cozy little widow
and she is so useful about The
house. | don't know how I evel
managed without her. Now, Min
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u EIY Z 81

F..A~Lehman, Solicitor of American an1
torenn-Patents,5 washington, D. 9. All
business connected with Patents, whether
before the Patent Office or the courts,
nromntly attended to. No charge made un-
less a patent is secured. Send for circular.
Sep. q, ,tt33SSrtf.w.l.' - .. -
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r.. -. ---.. Plaintiffs Attorney
=. B. FELLERS, J. P. n. C. ISL

To Levi Hendrix, absent Defendant:
Take notice that the complaint il this &C
tion, together with the summons, OF which
the foregoing is a copy, Was hled in the
ofice of the Judge of Probate for Newberry
County, at Newberry Court House, in the
County Of Newberr2 and State of South
Carolina, on the Sd day Of October, A. D.
1881. 7. J. POPE,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
O,t . 1881 40-6t
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GRAY EAIE or WHISKERS changed 70 aSGosSY
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Oct. s, 1881.
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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-02-19
CAMPANINI.

What was, all thugs considered,
the most enjoyable reception that
Washington has known for many
years was given tonight. says a cor
respondent, at the house of the hon.
John H. Starin, of New York. -Four
hundred of the most distinguished
ladies and gentlemen of Washington
including a large number OF transient
visitors who came to Washington
during the season, were present at
The invitation of the generous host to
10 honor Co Signor Italo Canpanln',
The great tenor, and his charming
wife. Among those present were
Justice Harlan aud vile, The o
John Camp and wife, the Hon. Frank
aiscock, who is prominently men,
toned in connection with the speak
ership of the next house; the young
ladies visiting at the white house,
Representative Claflin and wife, Rep
resentative Bailey, Of Albany; Rep
resemtative Stone and wife. of Michi-
gan Senator.elect Hawley and wife,
Of Connecticut Mrs. Charles Nord-
hof, Representative Aldrich and
wife, of Rhode Island Representa-
tive Van Voorhis aud wife. OF New
i DIX , otus <1uSou VI 4"SSSOAS W
New York; Mr.. Richard Crowley.
who was prominently mentioned In
connection with the senatorship IN
| New York in the late contest hep
re%sentative aud Mrs. 8. B. Cbitten-
den, of New York Capt. Poole,
| United States army. and many
others. Uuder his contract with
| Col. Mapleson Signor Campanini is
forbidden to sing at any private en-
tertainment, the penalty for a viola
ton of this provision being $1,000.
Upon this occasion, however, he re-
ceived written permission from Col.
Mapleson to sing, and he entertained
the company with III air from LID
Fora del Dsstino," and one from
"Don Pasquale." Signor and Nine:
Campanini remained with Mr.. and
Mrs. Stariur until q late hour. and
were much pleased with their bril-
liant reception from the representa-
tive men Of all of tho department.
Of the government. The mex
morning Signor Campanini and wife
visited the white house by invita-
lion of the president and Mrs. Hayes