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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-11-06

What Is defeat? Nothing but educa-
tion; nothing but the iirat ste p to some,
thing better.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-11-06
NRs. THOMAS OWINQB.
Winnsboro, Fairfield county, y. C.

We have had one OF tho Davis Machines about
four years and have always found 1t ready to do ali
Kinds OF work We have hal OCCASION 20 DO Can't
see that the machine ID worn any, and works ~
well uS when now.
MRS. w. j. CRAWFORD,
JacksOn's Creek. rairiield county, y. T..
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-11-06

Nh. B0A0: My wife has been constantly using
tho Davis Machine bought Of you about i've years
ago. have never regretted buying 1t, as 1t Is
always ready for any Kind Of family sewing, either
Iepairs.
. Very respectfully,
a. W. LADD.
Fairaold, .. c., March, 1888.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-11-06

J.o BoAd, Esq, Agent--Dear Sir: My wlfe
mas cen using a Davis Sewing Machine constant
ly Tor the past four years, and IL has needed
any repairs an works just as well as when first
ID ,usht. She says 1t Will do create, range OF
practical work nd do It easier ant Uet.cr thnu
amy machine she mas ever used We cheerfuIly
II as No. family machine,
Your truly,
e. JAS. Z. DAVIS.
WinnsbOro. s. G., Jan. 8, 1893.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-11-06

MIR. BoAG: Ihave always found my Davis Ms
chine ready do ali kinds OF to work have ha1 oc-
.cdslVn to do. | cannot see that the luachiue Ia
Worn particle and It works us well as when nc ".
Respectfully,
MRS. Il. &. 9oODING,
Winnsboro, 9. C., April, 1888,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-11-06

Mr.. BOAa: iou wish to know what have to say
In regard to the DAVIS Machine bought Of you three
years ago. feel can't say too much In its favor
l made about $4,000 within five months, at times
running 1t so fast that the needle would get per-
rectly hot from friction. / feel confident I could
not have done the same work with az much ease
and 40 we'll with any other machine. No time lost
III ADJUSTING attachments The llghtest running
machine have ever treadled Brother James and
Williams families are as much pleased with their
DAVIS Machines bought OF you. want no better
machine. As said before, don't think too
much can be said for the Davis Machine.
Respectfully,
ELLEN STEVENSON,
Fairfield County, April, 1888.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-11-06

The Davis Sewing Machine ~ simply treas
are MRS j. A. (looWyN
R.dgeWay, N. c., Jan. 10. lsss
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-11-06

taYnB 1ought Dav!s Vertical Feed Sewing
Machine from Mr.. j. o. Boag some three years
ago, and 1t having given me perfect satisfaction In
every respect as u family machine. both for hea
and light sewing, and never needed the least .e-
pair In any way, can cheerfuliy recommend It to
any one as tlr8t-cIass machine in every partlcu-
simplest machines made; my children use It with
ali ease. The attachments are more easily ad-
)usted anu 1t does greater range OF work by
means OF Its Vertical reed than any other ma
chine have ever soen or Used.
NRs. THOMAS OwINaB.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-11-06

MIR. BoAa: My macnne gives me perfect salts
faction. find no fault with 1t. The attachments
a,e 50 simple: / wish for no better than the Davis
Vertical Feed.
Respectfully.
Mrs. II. MILLING.
Fairfield county, April, 1888.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1883-12-27

METHoD1sM IN SOUTH CAROLINA
There are within. the bounds of this
Conference 591 houses, of worship oc-
cupied by Methodist congregations
an average Of fS' for each county in the
State; one for every 260 families, OF
one for every 1,400 of the entire popu-
lation of the Commo onWealth. The val.
ue of these SOL church edifices is esti-
mated at $685., ,995. There are 109 par
sonages, valued at tiS131,134. The Con-
ference owns two colleges and eleven
school houses, valued at $94,5S There
are within the Conference bounds 26
camp grounds, valued at $16,375. There
was collected in 1883, for support of
pastors, $S0,561.19; presiding elders,
S1O,942.59; total, $91, ,203.78. Claimants
on Conference fund, $5,20S.; foreign
missions, $7,491.28: domestic missions,
S5,311.O7; for education, So, 2,23757; bish-
ops, $3.50. 81; Sunday schools, $5,446.O7;
publishing of minutes, $429.7S; building
and repairs, 29,74S.S2; other benevolent
enterprises, $9,116.2S; total for all pur-
poses, $157, 7,201.2S. During the last de
cade-1S7O to 1879-there was raised in
the Conference for ministerial support,
$716,942.24; Conference claimants, 49,
82S.25; bishops, $s,25S.52; missions, S76,-
049.67; education, $21, SSS. 96. Total
S846,53762.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1883-12-27
On Nm T,onar. a n The Grand

LE ~ - Z sf,-
GRAND LopGE. "A. F. Nd.-The Grand
Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South
Carolina assembled in annual COM
mnnication at the Masonic Temple in
the city of Charleston at u o'clock on
Tuesday, December, 11th. All the
grand officers were present, also the re
representatives. from 1876 subordinate
Lodges. The Grand Master, in his ad-
dress, gave a careful review OF the con-
dition of the order in this State, and the
harmonious relations of the Grand
Ledge with other grand bodies through
out the world. He recommended the
adoption Of biennial sessions, thereby
reducing expenses, as a means of
liquidating the debt Of $4,000 which
hangs over the Grand Lodge. Several
amendments to the constitution were
up for consideration. The amend nent
providing for biennial sessions was de-
feated. The amendment limiting the
mileage and per, diem of delegates to
the amount Of dues returned by the
Lodges they represent was adopted, as
was also the amendment permitting
District Deputy Grand Masters to make
official visits to subordinate Lodges at
called meetings. A resolution was
adopted requesting a contribution of
So from each subordinate Lodge in the
State for the use of the South Carolina
room at Mount Vernon, the remittance
to be made to the Grand Treasurer by
the first of March, 1884. The following
grand officers were elected to serve tho
ensuing year: w. NJ. Humphreys,
Anderson, Grand Master; j. Adger,
Smyth, Charleston, Deputy Grand Mas
ter; A. H. White, Rock Hill, Senior
Grand Warden; r. F: Diver, Ander-
son, Junior, Grand Warden; John 81.
Honour, Charleston, Grand Treasurer;
Charles Inglesby, Charleston, Grand
Secretary.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1883-12-27

THE STANDARD DRAMATIC COMPA-
NY-This smost excellent theatrical COM
bination have been treating our citizens
to some of it's best performances during
the present week. 1t opened here on
Monday night with the "Black Dia-
mond," and on Tuesday and Wednes-
day evenings the 1.-TWO Orphans" and
aNew York by Gaslight" respectively
were admirably rendered to large audi
ences It is almost needless for us to
say one word in praise of this company,
they being well-known to our people as
Mdies and gentlemen of decided hlstrl-
onic> talent. Miss Alice Irving renders
her parts with that grace and elegance
that only first-claSs artists can COM
mand. Miss Nellie Claire and Miss
Nina Ritchie gre also bright ornaments
of their profession, and always render
their parts charmingly. Mr.. S. B. McEl-
reth is inimitable a comedian, and
never fails to "bring down" the house
sometime during the evening. Other
members of the company GossSome fine
acting, and taken altogether the-Whole
troupe is an admirable combinatior, of
talent that cannot fail to please. The
company makes its last appearance for
this season tonight, when we hope it
will begreeted by an overtlowing house.
It has been here so often and given our
people so much genuine pleasure that
Orangeburg feels Il proprietary interest
in the Standard Dramatic Company,
and we but voice the sentiment of the
drama loving portion of our community
when we express the wish that it will
come again next Christmas,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1883-12-27

A BLUE OUTLooK.-As the 1st OF
January approaches-pay day-many
poor debtors are shaking in their boots
not knowing where the cash is to come
from with which to pay their creditors;
yet, for that matter, the creditor feels
about as bad, for he feels pretty certain
that but few of the debts will be paid
this time. Under these circumstances,
what is best to be done. Renew the
security, and try the poor unfortunate
attribute, and there never was time
when it could be more consistently
shown than now. Our people through
no fault of their own, have lost heavily
by the drought of the last summer; but
if they are allowed to 20 on, most of
them will yet make all things right
with the creditor. Give them show
ing and all will be well. :.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1883-12-27

A SAD AND TRAGIC DEATH.-Seldom
or ever has our community received so
sudden and terrible a shock Us on last
Friday afternoon in the sad and tragic
death of Mr.. a. w. Bell, a citizen of
our town, and conductor on material
train No : Of the South Carolina Rail-
way Company. The fatal accident oc-
Cured about / o'clock on Friday, at
FEEDERS, about three miles from our
town. Conductor Bell was standing on
the platform of his car giving direc-
tions to his engineer when his foot
Slipped and he fell on the track between
the cars. Three of the cars passed over
his body and nearly severed it before
the train could be stopped. He was
almost instantly killed. His body was
Immediately brought to his home in
Orangeburg. AS soon as the news of
the melancholy affair reached Charles
ton, q special train was sent by the
Railroad Company to convey the body
to the city for interment. Mr.. II. w.
Sigwald, of Charleston, the father-in-
law Of the deceased, and Committee
of Conductors, came on this train. The
funeral services were performed at the
residence Of Mr.. Sigwald in the city by
Rev. L. K. Frobst, of the Lutheran
church, after which the remains We're
followed to their last resting place at
Magnolia Cemetery by q long train
OF sorrowing friends and relatives
Among the number were fifty or more
Railroad employees. Mr.. Bell was d
native of Colleton, had resided for many
years in Charleston, and had recently
made himself comfortable home in
Qrangeburg. lie had been in the en-
ploy of the Railroad Company for eight
years, during which time he had given
entire satisfaction. lie was very pop.
alar and highly esteemed by all who
knew him. He leaves behind q wife
and child who have the heartfelt sym.
pathy Of the entire community in sc
z Sad 4 bereavement.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1883-12-27
II H'.IeMIars
UNDER
Masonic Hall.

Friends and Ceuntrymen attend!
Eso not wait until you spend
Every cent in places dear,
Make DEAIARS your Grocer herea
Ask him for his HAMS so nice.
Running at the LOWEST PRICE!
Stop anu tly his Flour so fine,
Cheese, and ALI things IN his lmel
EEave some BUTTER sent around
Every man should have q pound!
And If you'd feel well and able.
Put his AIACKEREL on your Table
Stood ara all things in his Storei
EseasOn cannot ask for more!
Only try his LIQUORS rare;
Can't be equalled any where
Every man who knows DEMARS,
gsushes for his good Cigars!
Bn his Sample ROOM they fly,
Every time that theyare dry!
Something tells them HE'S the man
And lie always leads the van
Never yet did he retreat
gSon't you know lie can't be beat?
1.ook withiI his Store so grand,
En- his Bar tlland;
Question him and vuu will Sec
UNDERSOLD-IE CANNOT BE!
oh wait not till you are wiser,
Reason points to bIr. RISER,
Selling fancy Drinks to all
Give him then q general call,
geest assured. DEMAKS sells cheap,
And the finest goods will keep,
Never cease to bless your stars
Esown with all--except DEAlAltS.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1883-12-27

Mr.. Needham nAskew,cof Farmville
township, went to Marlboro, and, in
company with another man, got drunk.
After drinking as long as he wanted to,
Mr.. Askew started for home, his COM
panion with him. Soon after leaving
Marlboro, Mr.. Askew was overpowered
by the whisky he had taken and fell in
the foot of the buggy. His comrade
being too much under the influence OF
liquor to assist him, he remained in the
position in which he fell until his home
was reached, and when his wife went
out to the buggy to get him to the
house, she discovered that he was dead
When he slipped down in the foot OF
the buggy his head fell over the dash
and being too drunk to alter his posi-.
tion, he died from strangulation before
reaching home
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1883-12-27

THE OLD POSTAGE STANPs.-The
postmaster-g general has inst ucted post
masters to exchange for the public, as
applications may be made, three and
six cents postage stamps and stamped
envelopes For others of different denorn-
nations. Those who have three cent
stamps or stamped envelopes can ex-
change them at any post office for two;
cent stamps. I<s 5 sE,s
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1883-12-27
HacGarFFEV,s READERS.

From the Danville, (Va., Register.[
"After experimenting with two other
series Of books our School Board has gone
back to McGuffey's Readers with the con.
viction that in al essentials Of school books
they have never been surpassed and never
will be-" They are in satisfactory use in
nearly every County and city in Virginia
McGuffey's Revised Readers have been
South Carolina. and are already in use in
various cities and connties in the State:
They can be had at w. F.. ROBINSON'S
BOOK STORE, Orangeburg at the follow
ing prices:
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1883-12-27

The Augusta Chronicle says: Gen
eral Buffers bill for allowing clerk
ship to each Senator, at $1,000 annual
compensation IS virtual revival of
Senator Browns measure that was de-
feated at the last session. Will the
South Carolina papers that objected to
it then advocate it now?" To this the
Greenville Ne7cS well answers for the
South Carolina editors: "They will not.
Senator Butler does not control or try
to control the sentiments of South Car
oIina newspapers. No South Carolina
editor hold offices under any of the
States public men,"
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1883-12-27
/ ENLARGBMENT AND IMPROVEMENT.

~ ENLARGEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT.
ITO Smeet the demands occasioned by
the constantly increasing patronage of
5Mellichamp's High School, the Princi-
pal has had the Academy Building con-
siderably enlarged during the Christ
mas holidays, and has made some inn
portant additions to the school appli-
ances. The Spring Session commences
on Monday, Jan. TIN, with unusually
bright and cheering, prospects. Let all
the students be in place on the first day.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1883-12-27
Chief Of Police Wolfe was made the

Chief of Police Wolfe was made the
recipient on Christmas Day of a hand
some silver butter dish as a present
from the policemen on the force. This
was graceful tribute to our worthy
Chief of Police, and one that will be ap-
preciated by that efficient. officer as it
viii of those who serve under him:
The presentation was made on behalf
of the force by W. l.. Glaze, Esq, City
Attorney, in a neat little speech. Cap
tain Wolfe, who was taken completely
by surprise, responded in a feeling
manner on accepting the gift.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1883-12-27

TIE 0f.D PARADE GROUND. by an
Act OF tile i legislature, just passed,
tbe title TO The: Old Parade Ground, be
tween AIl. Riggs and the River, has:
been vested in the Edisto Rifles. This
! IS consid derabfe boom to this gallant
corps, and we hope that such use will
be made at the lot that will rebound to:
The benefit of the publ lie. Y
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1883-12-27

NEW CHURCHES. The members Of
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, in the
Rpper part Of the Fork. are erecting a
siile house of worship on the western,
side of Salley's Mill Pond. The colored
people are also putting up O. substantial
church building near Stro1nan,s Mill IN
(. the same section of country We are
glad to note these evidences OF pro
press
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1883-12-27
,yIsed Serics-Eclectic Readers.

NoTE-The exchange price is what the
books will cost scholar who brings in old
book Of corresponding grade for exchange,
and any old book now in use willbe receiv-
ed, regardless of its condition. The intro
duction price will be charged wheil no old
book is offered in exchange. Nov s
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1883-12-27
Notice.

Notice.
Notice is hereby given to all those in
~ dehted to the old firm of u. T.. Smoak
& Co., to come forward and settle with the
undersigned on or before January first,
next. will allow all who are disposed to
be fair as good compromise as al honest
heart will permit them to ask. All those
who do not avail themselves of this notice,
and are worth anything now or bids fair
ever t0 lie, will be sued in the Courts, and
judgment will be entered against them for
tie full amount together with all costs. This
is fair notice. and an easy way to clear
yourselves Of large debts for little money.
Respectfully.
Nov. % D. i. SMOAK.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1883-12-27

VERY. MYSTERIOUS. Carolina
Spartan says: Lately an account of
the finding Of certain buggy whips was
published. Mr.. Oliver wrote to Mrs.
Chapin of Charleston to know if Mr..
Chaplin had hidden any whips behind
the ceiling and left them there. She
replies that he had whips there and left
some of them hidden away. These
whips were wrapped in paper, and, as
far up as it covered, the varnish seemed
fresh, and, where not covered, the whips
looked old and worn. The plating on
the end was tarnished as though they
had been long used. Now, if Mr.. Chap
in nailed the whips up in the ceiling in
1865, the revelation of this fact to John
FAINT, a rather dull colored man, who
happened to be on an adjoining lot, is
a mystery. Several tenants have occu-
pied the house since 1865, and last year
there were $50 school children in it pry-
ing into every nook and corner from
cellar to attic. FAINT sticks to his first
story, and he seems to believe that it
was a ghost shat pointed to the ceiling
where the whips Were."
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1883-12-27

The advantages of the Southern
States continue to attract the greatest
attention. They offer inducements
found nowhere else. The South has all
that is necessary for manufacturing
purposes, and 5he marvellous richness
of her soil makes her the theatre for
agricultural industries. In a few years
we may expect to find her the workshop
and farm Of the United States.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1883-12-27
At PATRICK'S PHARMACY.
Deep Rock and Soda Water.

A pure article needs no recommendation,
it will speak fer itself, as well as the many
thousands who drink at my Fountain can
testify to the superiority of my SODA WATER.
This season / have added Tufts Celebrated
CRESCENT DRAFT STAND for dispensing
Mineral Waters, from which will be drawn
that most popular and pleasant of all Mine
raj Waters, lbeep' Rock, in its virgin
9purity. Your family physician will not hesi-
tate to recommend it.
A chemical analysis together with testi.
monials from eminent physicians furnished
on application.
B-Will draw Deep Rock for regular Gus
toners on Sundays from ! to ID o. clock a. m.
q. w. PATRICK, druggist,
April o6-1yr. Orangeburg, S. G.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1883-12-27

On entering upon another year we
desire to return thanks to the public
for their liberal patronage. Our effort has
been to place within their reach the very
BEST GOODS at the LOWEST POSSIBLE
PRICES. We buy direct from the manufac-
turers, North and East, and thus save to
our patrons 20 to 25 per cent. usually paid
to jobbers and middlemHn. We have the
BEST EVIDENCE of the eAPpREcIATIoN OF OUR
EFFORTS by the PUBLIC in constantly in
creasing trade, so that this season we have
deemed it prudent to increase our force, and
are now prepared to offer CASH BUYERS FA-
c1L1T1Es POSSESSED by FEW HOUSES in the
State. Our
DRY GooDs DEPARTMENT
Is complete in every particular 10 Dress
Goods and Trimmings we call especial at
tention. Ladies in search Of Fine Cash.
meres are requested to make al eXamina-
ton of our line before purchasing, as we are
confident that we lead the town on CASH
meres. Our stock of Laces, Lace Goods,
Ribbons, Velvets, &C.. is assorted to suit the
most fastidious. Cal! and see them.
We would call the attention Of the gentle
men specially to our
LARGE STOCK OF CLOTHING.
The Senior member of the firm has had
large experience in this line, having had the
management of the Clothing DEPARTMENT OF
orc OF our neighbors for nine years, and
this experience has enabled him to make his
purchases with view OF filling the special
wants Of our trade. Call aud you will be
convinced of his success.
SHOES ! SHOES !. SHOES |!
Tn Shoes we show the same complete Stock
it has always been our pleasure to prrsentto
the People of Orangcburg. Our lines of
Ladies and Gents Custom Made Shoes are
the same that have given such universal sat-
isfaction. The Heisrr Hand Scwed Shoes for
Gentlemen arc still the Leaders in this line
in the town. In
GENTS FURNISHING G0oDS
Our Stock is fuller than ever. We still han
die the "Iibcrty" UnIaundrird Shirt ut 81,
which has no equal for Fit, Ncatncss OF
Make and Durability.
CLOAKs.
Ladies' in need of this useful Garment are
particularly invited to examine our Stock.
These Goods speak for themselves, and
need only to be seen to be admired.
TRUNKS.
! This line comprises the cheapest as well rs
the best. No one wanting Real Good
| Trunk or Valise should fail to make all in
spection of these goods before purchasing.
Our Stock of
HATS AND CAPS
For Men and Boys is as complete as ever.
In conclusion remember that we keep
everything to be found in First Glass Dry
Goods House. If you don't see what you
want, ask for it. We take great pleasure III
showing our Goods, and consider it no trou
BILE. We assure you Of the best attention
from polite and efficient statesmen.
Bruns0n & Dibble,
Corner Russell and Market-streets.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1883-12-27

A remarkable occurrence took place
in Anderson on last Friday. Jim Jor-
dan, an old colored man, aged rs years,
who lives two miles out OF town, rode
to the city on mule bringing a sack
of corn to mill, when the mule slipped
and fell with him near the depot. The
old man fell with his right leg on q
rock and the sack of corn on him, and
he found himself unable to rise, but
some parties near by assisted him up
and on his mule, when he rode up in
town looking for Dr. Duckett. The
doctor was soon found, and, after maxi
ing an examination, he pronounced one
bone of the leg fractured below the
knee. He directed the patient to ride
back home, saying he would come out
at once and dress the wounded member,
and the old man started off on his two
mile ride as cheerfuly as if he only had
a briar in his foot.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1883-12-27

PERsoNAL.-We had the pleasure of
meeting the Hon. Samuel Dibble, our
immediate Representative in Congress,
who is home for the holidays. We are
pleased to see him looking well.