The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1884-01-03
Prosperity Twinklines.

Christmas has come and gone, cal
rying with it sighs and regrets 10,
some, andpleasant memories for Others
| The new year is upon us. and tn
usual number of ''swear offs" will b.
gone through, and let us hope with
better results for the next year e.
''casting-up time.''
The Calisthenic Exhibition was 9
grand success. Several of the pupils
had extracts and dialogues.
"B. +. c." in speaking of a dialogue
by the girls told John that it was a
splendid catalogue, and had either OF
them been his daughter, he would
have givrn her ten dollars, so wrought
was he.
At municipal trial during the Hol-
ldays, one witness refused to testify.
unless called Mr.. William. his Honor
and Bijah had somewhat OF scrim-
mage OF words, but Biiah was "ker-
squashed.''
DR.. Boland made a flying visit to
our city last week in the interest OF a
SWinette band, he is endeavoring to
get up in tcvn and vicinity. ANY
one wishing to join can address the
DR.. at this point.
Uncle Remus proves a-terror to evil
dcers; on last Thursday night he ran
into nest of gamblers which brought
into the councils till s100.
The Charades in behalf OF the Rifle
Company netted SIS. The acting was
good, and the plays so for as we can
learn gave general satisfaction. They
may give another in the early spring.
While everybody were enjoying
themselves at the Charades MIR. A. G.
Wise was notified that there was some
one in his store. and on investigation
1t was found that some ane had secret
ed himself in the store, and had
come forth with hats. caps, suits, &C.,
to about 500. In the chase
he lost all his plumber, but escaped.
Squire Wheeler solemnly swore a
man into a marriage bond the other
day-Guess the Col. had left his book
Of forms at home. The parties were
satisfied, and the usual fee eased the |
squire's excitement.
Our Post Office is to have lock boxes
soon, Hurrah
Z Our Burg has been expecting a
waiting room at the depot, in fact had |
| promise from the r. R. Commits
'loners, but as the Commission has
ost its head, I presume we will have
o be contented with the promise.
Well see.
We were pleased to see uncle Bill of
smokey town last week. he says S. r.
all right and had big time Xmas.
Mr.. Mayfeld of Greenville County is
listing his sister Mrs. W. S. Birge.
Iisses Frances Sheely and Alice Bal
entine of Lexington County are in
ur town. Mrs. Smith Davis of Green
lille is visiting Mrs. A. G.. Wise.
lisses Mary Thompson and Emma
lckellar OF Newberry are on a visit to
Citations in town. Misses Hamiter
nd Pittard Of Georgia are also visi-
ing relations here.
George William says when he pro-
osed to his girl she threatened him
18th her mother, and the william" says
he still pursues her."
We learn that a popular salesman of 6
our town has in contemplation an
migration scheme. Allen, will glad
? explain to all who may ask.
Rev. j. E. Bushnell will serve Grace
hurch and Mt. Pilgrim another year.
e is an acceptable Pastor and an in
efatigable worker, and has done
uch good in our town and vicinity.
"Will" wants to know why Christ
as don't come at least once month
Id was referred to ''Snifles'' for in
rmation. He says the times are too
'od to be so for apart.
AS this is leap year we have heard
veral young men saying who they ii
ould be at home to-, and to whom not b
home. Look out boys, your cakes is
lght be all dough. a.
Trusting there will not be as many b.
istakes in this as in my last am, u
urs, AYTCH. d
Prosperity Jan. 1stlSS4. G