The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1884-04-17
Various and All About.


Mr.. j. D. Smith is nominated ior
county auditor.
Farmers say they are behind with
their farm work. The later part of the
spring has not been favorable.
The lots Of Mollohon Row will be
rebuilt. Messrs. Baxter & PerdeW
have the contract for building.
AessrS. Aull G. Son have contracted
to build fine residence for Mr.. John
A. Werts.at Silver Street.
Quite a number of our citizens have
gone to witness the beauties Of the
Floral Fair.
There was a wash out about: two
miles above Jalapa caused by the
heavy rain of Tuesday morning. The
trains were delayed until evening.
Mrs. NJ. Foot has our thanks for
several cakes Of Passover Bread. She
never omits remembrance Of the edi-
tor.
Messrs. Peoples & Johnson have re-
moved to Mollohon Row, corner store.
They look to he nicely fixed up in their
new quarters.
A friend in need is friend indeed.
Capt. A. P. Pifer has placed us under q
weight of obligation by piece Of work
done for US during our recent illness.
Letter Heads, Bill Heads, Circulars,
Cards, &C., printed with neatness and
despatch at the HERALD office. Cheap
for cash.
Major J. B. Ezell the popular and
polite Insurance Agent has been in
town for few days, adjusting the loss
of Col. E. S. Keitt.
Capt. r. H. Wright has about COM
pleted his block on Hollohon Row.
The last touches are being put on.
The block makes a magnificent show.
There was quite a pleasant hop at
the Newberry Hotel Tuesday night,
gotten up under the auspices Of the
Lotus Club.
All persons who are able to make g.
dot of interest for the HERALD is earn
estly requested to make it and send;it
in forthwith.
The Railroad authorities have con-
cluded to retain Chappells as Station.
Very we'll, lightning never strikes
twice in the same place, cyclones may
follow the same rule.
The Easter egg hunt arranged for
Monday evening, was unavoidably post
poned because Of the rain, but came off
yesterday evening. Our young friends
found more amusement than eggs.
We call attention to the circular of
Col. A. P. Butler, Commissioner of
Agriculture or front page to the peo-
pie of South Carolina. Read it and
understand what he says.
The Columbia & Gresnville Railroad
are building room for passengers at
Prosperity. A place Of the size and
importance OF Prosperity should have
had fine room long ago.
Good work and low prices at the
HERALD job office. Large assort-
ment OF Invitation paper, enYelops,
cards, ETC., from which to make selec-
ton for printing purposes at the HER
AID Office.
| DR.. w. E. Pelham tickled our nos
trils by sending us a generous sized
bottle of his superior cologne q few
days ago. That there could be moth
ing more acceptable in sick room, the
Doctor very we'll knew. We thank
! him heartily. -.
We acknowledge receipt Of a copy
OF the proceedings cf she 18th Annual
Session of the Sta@e Grange Of the
Patrons OF Husbandry Of South Caro-
lima, held in Hibernian Hall. Charles
ton, S, c., Feb. 5th, 1884. Printed by
Hoyt & Keys, Greenville.
Another who starts out in the battle
OF life without bottle of Shriner's In
dian Vermifuge is like the warrior who
marched upon the battle field weapon
less. Both meet with defeat because
they. are not prepared for the battle.
For sale by Dr.. S. F. Fant.
Now gentlemen when you want to
settle points OF honor in the manly
| way do not slip off with seconds to a
retired lot and then conclude not to
fight because the ground is too hard,
and that somebody might get hurt if
the other party should fall on him.
No. gents, walk boldly down to the
sand bank and let your friends see you
move to the ring with the noble bear
ing Of Jem Mace --.e
The Southern Bell; Telenhone Com
pany is . now engaged in putting up
q Telephone line in our city. 1t is to
have the latest improvements. The
Telephone exchange willi be in the
Mower Block over the store of Mr..
Finn. The line is under the general
supervision OF P. II. Smyth, and when
finished here the central Office will be
under the charge of Mr.. Stalk of Col
umbia.
The Church Record very properly
urges the cleaning up of the churches,
as soap is cheap, and sand and water
free. Yes, and more than Methodist
churches need cleaning up. And when
once clean, have the Deacons stand at
the door and hand each tobacco juice
squirter q. spittoon as he comes in and
! tell him to take it to his seat and use
it. Some genius would ilnmortalize
his name if he would invent pocket
| spittoon. We have no doubt but hun
dreds of ladies, who have lamented
tobacco soiled skirts, would rise and