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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-09-22
CLINTON.
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The usua morning salutation ok
tended from N neighbor to another
is, "Did you get a shake last nightf"
Never, since the days of the negro war,
or tho time whom the stars fell, have so
many ludicrous Genes been enacted or
&c many queer fancies INDUCED, az with
in the past two weeks, or since the earth
quake excitement began. One poor fell
low attributed the commotion OF his
humble dwelling to burglars, another TO
an enemy operating against him with
dynamite, and a good lady woke her
drowsy husband tn know II her new
dwelling was on a firm foundation, ex-
pressing some fears Of a future wind
storm, as her pot Glfhad just given her
a pretty severe jar. onr hope is that the
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-09-22

The September Term of the Court of
Sessions convened on Monday last,
Judge FRAZER, presiding. Little else
imam whiskey cases came before the
court, at this Term. The following bills
have been reported by the Grand Jury.
IL. l.: Bishop, G.. NJ. Compton, Charles
nleekin, for retailing whiskey without
license. Mack Henderson and Albert
ruler, disturbing religious worship.
one against Jno. d.. Sheahan and the
0thor against Chas. Meekin, (colored).
Verdict Guilty, with recommendation to
mercy, i'm both cases. Perry Johnston,
Inc only remaining prisoner in Jail, will
be tried to-day, 70, burglary. Very little
VIII be donc on the Common Pleas side,
asthe docket is unusually light.
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earthquake, like the primary cleo
ton, is over, and if the evils of the latter
are to be inflicted upon us again at the
N of two years, it will be at least the
same length of time before another Garth
quake shall disturb oar equanimity.
Our country is not demoralized, as is
evinced by several incontrovertible
facts, not the least one of which is that
our young people are marrying right
along, as if there had been no earth
quake. Mr.. viii Gaines, of Goldville,
was married a few days ago to Miss
Mary Dendy, Of Clinton, Rev. Mr.. Tow-
Ter officiating; also, on Thursday the 9th
inst, at Newmarket, s. c., by Rev. w.
p. Jacobs, Mr.. Joe A. Baily to Miss Jes-
sic Coleman.
1t grieves us to the death, in
our section, within the past week, OF
three noble women. Mrs. X. Y. III.
Bell died at the residence of hor husband,
on Sunday, 9Th inst, after a long illness
of pulmonary consumption. Mrs. T.. a.
Compton, relic of the late Daniel Comp
ton, died at the residence of her son,
MIR. /. II. Compton, on Wednesday,, the
Sth inst. Miss Susan Adair, wifn OF T.
Adair, died on Thursday, tho 9th inst,
at her home noa- Clinton.
Rev. w. p. Jacobs has returned from
his trip to Europe, and gave on last
Friday night, in the Orphans Seminary,
a most entertaining lecture, accompa-
MED by magic lantern views of all the
most important places and scenes which
he had visited.
President Smith, OF the Clinton Col
lego, has been for the past month can
vassing in the interest of that institu-
ton, and reports much encouragement
in the way of promised patronage for
the approaching term.
The engineer corps, under Chief
Dwight, are making better, rapid and
satisfactory progress with the survey OF
the c., G.. & A. Railroad, and before the
next issue of TIE ADVERTISER, will
have reached Clinton, located the depot,
and passed on to Gross Hill, which it is
understood will be in the line. 1t is
said by those in authority and in a po-
sition to know all about it, that the
early completion of this road is an as
sured fact, Notwithstanding all the OBJ
structions which have been put in its
way.
above was written for last week.
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MADDENS.
SIGMA PHI,

Miss Hattie Boyd has gone on a visit
to relatives and fricnds near Milton.
Chickens and eggs are in great de-
mand at this place, owing to the recent
strike.
We are panied to reco-d the death OF
Mr.. william Boyd, an old and much rcs-
pected citizen. The family have the
sympathy OF the entire community.
We arc jubilant over the recent cleo
ton, especially tho ladies, and want 1t
distinctly understood that among our
number, there is not to be found single
radical or weak-kneed democrat.
All is quiet at Madden's, Except now
and then an occasional jar Of the recent
earthquake. Continued vibration was
felt on the night of the 18th, reminding
us very forcibly of the dissolution Of all
things. Surely, If all tho ingredients
which go to make up ayful, could be
compressed into one scene, VIC certainly
would find them in the yawning earth
under US. In all tho history of our be-
loved State, we think tho time for fast
ing and prayer Is near upon us. Oh!
hat our leadingmen would consider ex-
listing circumstances and call upon the
people, on pass, to acknowledge that
God Is God, and besides, there is mono
other, and taus, ~ did the Ninevites,
ward off tho pending destruction.
Our town Is rather dull now, as some
of the most interesting residents are in
attendance upon the Reedy River Assoc
citation, now converting with Durbin
Creek Church, viz: Messrs. II. s. Lang
ston, John Moore, John Madden and
Arthur Madden, and Misses. Martha.
Lucia and Florence Madden, Tessie
Finley, Estolle Notes. Ida Moore and
Josephine Cunningham.
We are pleased to note some work of
Improvement In our little town. MIR.
Wilson Boyd Is building him a nice cot
ton house, and w. l.. Cunningham is
rearing g substantial structure i'm the
way of a barn, which, we are glad TO say,
would Don be completed II all necessa-
ry implements we're Mt hand. Prepare
for earthquakes and cyclones, VIII.
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THE BRIDGE.

l stood on the bridge at midnight
And the speaker mounted the stand:
with the moon rising high in the Hea
venS,
We gathered II gallant band.
! stood on the bridge at midnight,
NO sorrow, no feeling Of care;
But to give vent to my feelings,
And issues political hear.
| stood on the bridge at midnight,
ca, l stood, | sat, ! rcclinedt
Little dreaming that on the mOrrow
L would by the mavor he fined.
! stood on the bridge ut midnight,
we talked of Seymour and Blair;
Ana II shout arose from the Dcoplo
Ana broke on The midnight air.
l. stood in tho dock bv dayligh,
TO answer 4 criminal charge;
v diSturbc the pcacc they tell me,
! a no longer roam at larc5.
Fer my hcnrt is hot and restless.
MA rest on my mind,
because they placed, urjustly,
On me n two dollar iina.
ChOruS.
How often! oh, how often?
| have wished hat the cboing tide
Would bear away all policemen,
VINO wink at the guilty and hide.
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Personal.

Col. BLACK, the revenue man, was in
town last week.
MIR JOHN ~BRAMLETT is now clerking
at Wilkes Book and Drug Store.
Miss MAMIE SErnERr, of this County,
visited friends In town last week.
Mr.. "A. T.. GONZALES was i'm town last
week, in tho interest of the No,Us and
Courier.
MIR. V. Is. MCFADDEN and family, Of
Rock Hill, have been visiting Mr.. Dill
LINdHAM's family, at this place.
Mrs. w. l.. TRAYNuAM and daughter.
MISS MAMIE, of Atlanta, Ga, arc visit
ing at Capt. j. ii. TRAYNHAM's.
Capt. j. III. TRAYNuEM, of TRAYNnAM
" DIAL, has retained from the Northern
markets with a full stock of fall goods.
Misses MINNIE and ALMA
OF Newbcrry, are visiting Miss MINNIE
REID, OF this County.
Mr.. JAMES IL. EPps, in the Goth yeor
or his age, died at his homein this Coun-
w on the 9th inst. Paralysis was the
Immediate cause of his denth.
We notice tho following merchants
have returned from tho North during
the past week, where they have beer to
reDlenish their stocks of fall and winter
goods: w. a. JAMESON, j. r. MARTIN
and j. o. G.. FLEMING
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WATERLOO.
as written for last week.l
BILL.

Mr.. James Crisp, of Laurens, will open
out n stock of general merchandise this
week, in II ofthe Harris stores, near
the depot.
Mossrs Henderson & Kennedy have
moved INTO the store formerly occupied
by Eulbortsoh Il Smith, where they
have opened out a complete stock of
Drugs.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. b.. Craig visited the
family of Mr.. A. f.. Nance one day last
week.
Miss Olive Wharton is visiting her
brother, Col. j. III. Wharton of this place.
MIR. d. c. Smith is making quite an
improvement on his stores, by having
them painted and tho erection off wood
en- a Tning.
MissAnnio Miller one of the charming
young Ladies' of Cross Hill is visiting
friends ut Coronaca.
Miss Hcnnic Boozcr who has been WISH
ting here for some time has gonc to
Coronaca to visit relatives.
The third quarterly conference Of tho
Methodist Church meets at this place to-
day services will be conducted by the
presiding elder Rev. u. ID. Smart assist
cd by Rev. Mr.. Airail.
Mr.. j. Is. Wharton, who has been
quite sick for some timc, is, we arc glad
learn, improving.
Mrs. John Pinson, We learn, is quite
sick and not expected { o live.
Last night was the opening out OF the
Skating Rink at this place. No bones
broken up to this time.
Farmers have begun to gather in the
C ton, which, owing to latcncss of the
crop. has been rather late in opening.
"Bob" says that he has not seer any
yellow jackets this year, and would
like for some one to explain the reason.
We had the pleasure Of meeting our
friend Mr.. James McGowan, of Spartan
burg, while in town last week.
Mrs. Fannie Parks, OF Greenwood,
visited her son, at this place, last week.
Whooping-cough has struck his part
of the country.
Mrs. j. w. Henderson, who has been
quite sick for some time, is much better.
Commissioner Crawford was in this
section last week looking after the roads,
which he found in a very bad condition.
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Ii SHOALS.
JAYHB.

The earthquake scare has almost sub
sided, leaving behind no traces except
a few scattered chimney-tops, and agen-
eral fear of the wrath to come"
The election, too, Is over the tight Is
done, and the political dead laid away.
Ger the grave of more than one might
be written "killed by lies" We have
never Witnessed a more exciting can
vass, and II In which personal charac-
ter was 80 bitterly and unscrupulously
attacked. A feeling OF opposition to
the present plan of nominating candi-
dates is growing among fair-minded
men. 1t may make expert politicians,
but not good men. We want tho latter.
Cotton is opening and picking will
soon become general. The yield will
not be so heavy as first anticipated. Mr..
Tillnlan and his friends will doubtless
make 1t all right when they get 10 Co
lumbia, by removing a load OF taxatio !,
In the shape of the "Dude Factory" the
South Carolina College, and the much
abused Columbia Ditch.n The present
nominees have a hard task before them;
the people expect much end Will be
hard to satisfy.
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DORROH II. o.
JOE PRINCE.

Just as l expected, the democrats OF
this County have made one fool blunder
already. This thing of requiring a ma
jority of the votes cast, before a man can
be nominated by the Primary System,
smelt to me very much like buncum
at the start; II now wo will all nave to
acknowledge that a part is greater thar
the whole, or that 1000 votes will do
for n majority although 1900 is not
enough. II tho next Democratic Con-
vention is composed of sensible men it
will do away with this silly humbug.
/ v received requests from various
localities to explain more in detail my
theory of earthquakes. This is just the
thing that L did not expect to do. My
sole object was to put tho scietists on
the right track, and then lot them work
out tho details for themselves. | will
say, however, in regard to those open
ings in tho earth, which have been seen
in different localities, that their expla-
nation is very simple. The round ones,
or those approaching that form, were
made by a direct explosion of electricity
upwards from the bowels of the earth.
In other words, in each case it was n
bolt of lightning striking up through
the hin crust of the earth. 1 say thin
crust, because such openings will not
be found i'm any locality only where the
crust is thin and weak. OF course the
sand and water thrown up, or n portion
of it, at least, came from n depth as
great, and no greater, than that of the
point where the explosion initiated: and
of course these substances at first were
hot, for lightning heats anything it
touches. AS to the cracks, the mere
shaking Of the Garth is sufficient to ac-
count for them. In fact, from the vio-
l"ncc of the shake, one would expect to
find them wen more frequent than they
are.
will mention only one moro circum-
stances: In most cases the Electricity
just came oozing through the crust of
the earth. This it might do even in
places where the shake was not felt.
Thus it is stated that in "Cincinnati line
ont of every ten persons imagined that
they were sick, and many did not know
until morning the an earthquake
had occurred" fit not Electricity
then, what was it? /. 1T was not Electric
ity it was some other subtitle agent, as
yet unknown to science In other
places the carth's crust might be too
thick and firm to permit the escape of
Electricity in any apprcciablc quantity,
and yctthc shake might be very decided.
SO that any amoun of negative tcstimO-
ny is worth nothing, on this question.
If the scientist want positive Affirmative
testimony, they can get plenty IN this
locality, that is un~impcachablc. The
mere shaking of the earth will not ac-
count for the strange behavior of the
chickens, cows, dogs, horses and other
animals, as every man knows who has
had any experience in the t~ranspOrta-
ton of live stock. repeat, lift was not
Electricity, it was soma agent unknown
to science. All this talk about land
slides, the cooling of the earth, volcanic
action, &c. is the mcrest twaddlc.
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Masters Sales.
STATE SOUTH
COUNTY or III TRENS,
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

PERSUANT to judgments for Sale
in the following stated cases, I will
sell at public cutlery, at Iaurcns c..
H., on Salcsday i'm October next,
being Monday the 18th day of the
month, the property described in
ca, II case, upon the terms specified,
to wit:
In the case of Hewlett Sullivan
vs.. Jasper c Martin.
MI that lot or parcel Of land
known as Lot No. 6 of the real es-
tate OF William McNceley, contain
ing Fitty-onc acres. and bounded
by lands Of Hewlett Sullivan, S.
Simpson, and lying on the Green
vile Road, in the County and State
aforesaid.
Term~-Cash. The purchaser to
pay for papers.
In the ease of Sarah f.. B. Good
win vs.. William w. Ncill.
All that tract of land lying, be-
ing and situate in the County and
state aforesaid, containing Three
Hundred acres, more or less, and
bounded by lands of j. S. Blalock,
j. Il. Nelson, and others.
Tcrms-Onc-half of the purchase
money to be paid cash, and the bal
ancco on a credit of twelve months,
with interest from the day of sale,
secured by Il bond of the purchaser
and Il mortgage of the premises,
but with leave to the purchaser to
pay his entire bid in cash. The
purchaser to pay for papers.
In the Isl OF Samuel +. Vance
vs.. William w. Neill.
All that tract of land situate in
the County and State aforesaid,
known as the Thomas Neil tract,
containing Nincty-two acres, more
or less, and, bounded on the East
by lands Of j. S. Blalock, on the
South by lands of w. w. Neill, on
the West by lands of Mrs. Mary
Nelson, on the North by lands of c..
J. Workman.
TcrmS-Onc-haIf Of the purchase
money to be paid cash, and the
balance on credit Oftwelve months
with interest from the day of sale,
secured by the bond of the pur-
chaser and mortgage of the prem
Uses; but with leave to the pur-
chaser to pay his entire bid in cash.
The purchaser to pay for papers.
G. ID. BARKSDALE,
Master, l.. c..
Sept. 9th, 1886. At
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State of South Carolina.

l. \ L II T. n co L n II Y.
To the Managers Of Election for
said County.
by virtue &C Il writ of election,
bearing date September LIST, and
addressed to us by James II. IZlar,
President pro tenn. of the Senate
of South Carolina, an election will
be held according to the laws of
South Carolina, in Laurcns County,
OIL the ID day of November next,
by the various managers of said
County, for II Senator to fill the
uncXpircd term occaSioncd by the
resignation of Col. II. u. Todd.
j. H.. SULLIVAN,
II. b. ANDERSON,
j. y. WESTMORELAND,
COmm's. Election.
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little Blaze.

On Friday morning at 8 o'clock, fire
was discovered in a small wooden build
ing Oh the corner Of Laurens and Caro-
line Streets. It originated In a vacant
tenement Joining the blacksmith shop
of Bon SATTERwHITE. 10th OF these
buildings were consumed. At one time
the old McCants Hotel was in danger
from the flames, but by the prompt AMI
eff cient action OF the hro-company, in
tearing down the burning building, the
: surrounding property was saved. The
burned buildings were the property of
Mr.. J.. j. RowLAND, but tho loss is not
great, probably $500. Origin unknown.
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Riot Among the Blacks.

On Saturday last, we learn that a ne
gro riot occurred at Center Rabun
(col.) Church in which about fifty men
and were engaged. Several
were badly cut in the ARRAY, some of
whom were recently before Trial JUS
tice SToDDARD on a similar charge n
fined $500. This congregation has
an unenviable reputation for lawless-
ness, and the severest punishment
should be noted out to the guilty Of
tenders.
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Chr Augusta Ghrontfle
AUGUSTA, GA,
and the
LAURENS ADVERTISER,
For one year at $500.

The Augusta Chronicle is the
largest Weekly newspaper in the
state. 1t is a twelve page eighty.
four column) paper. 1t contains
all the important news of the week,
and Is filed with interesting and
instructive reading to the farmer,
mechanic, business and professional
man. It's Washington, Atlanta,
and Columbia Letters, with it9 full
Photographic service, mark ct re-
ports, editorials and general news,
make ii n of the most readable
and one OF the best newspapers in
the South.
The Augusta Chronicle can be
read i'm any household. 1t is free
from sensationalism,
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1'Bettor Than Gold"

This Is a new and interesting molo-
drama, in which tho theatrical talent OF
our town will be displayed In a short
time. Elegant scenery and costumes
nave been made for the occasion, and a
rare treat may be expected. Proceeds
will be given to tho cemetery fund,
which Ia certainly a most worthy object.
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ENOCH WEST

To the citizens of Laurens and
surrounding country:
have re-opcned my shop for the
repair of Watches, Clocks and Jew
clry. Thanking my friends for pat
ronage in the past, | respectfully
solicit a continuance of the same.
LAURENS, s. G..
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oATSl oATsl

10000 Bushels South Carolina
Red Rust Proof Oats at 40 cts. at
PLUSS Il FERGUSON.
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NOTICE..

All persons indebted to me, by
note or account made prior to 1886,
will please come forward and settle
same by 10th, October next. Those
failing to do so, will find their
claims in the hands of an officer for
collection.
w. III. GARRETT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-17

Retailing THE BRILLIANT CAREER OF THE FAMOUS
PARIS AND BADEN-BADEN BEAUTY.
telegram from Nyack, n. T., December Is,
says: Mrs. Hannah Blakeney, the wealthiest resi-
dent Of Tappan ana one OF the wealthiest OF Rock
land county, died at her mansion Sunday, aged
eighty-two years. She was a liberal, warm
hearted woman and noted for her works of char
tty. Mrs. Blakency leaves two children, both
wealthy, one being William Blakeney, of Orange
burg, and the other Mrs. Charles Pike, OF Nyack
Mrs. Blakeney was the mother OF the notorious
Nine. Musard, about whom all Europe was talking
twenty years ago. Eliza Blakeney-afterwards
Mime. MuSard-waS the daughter of an illiterate
stOnemasOn OF New York city. She was born
about fifty years ago, became a woman OF rare
beauty and died in IL Paris madhouse eight years
ago. She married NJ. MuSard in Paris, under
whose tutalage she became a brilliant, accom-
piished wOman-a rival OF Lola MOntez and Cora
Pearl. She met and ensnared the king OF Holland
at Raden-Baden, Turing him from that other
charmer, Fanny EllSler subsequently She went
to Paris, where her house was freQuented by
princes, fnancierS and statesmen. In her street
equ1page she rivaled Empress Eugene, who finally
forbade her appearance upon Partisan highways
In the prime of her wOinanhood paralysis spoiled
her beauty, and a few years later she became In
sane, remaing so until death. Nine. Musard accu-
INFLATED Il million dollars, One-half OF which went
1T her death to her husband and the other half to
her family In Rockland county, Mrs Hannah
Blakeney receiving about 800. 600.
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CITY ITEMS.

U0pfecedemtedly Low Figure
on the following useful holiday presents win be
offered positively for tomorrow only, at
r. GoLDSCHMIpS, Sl2-7th ST. n, W.:
White china chamber sets, decorated with broad
c0lOred band and gold lines, only 500.
Elegantly hand -painted with flowers, only q. %.
Decorated English china chamber sets; with COW
cred jar, only $4.g7.
Solid brass trays IS inches, &c.
New shape OF white porcelain dinner sets, los
pieces, reduced from SIS TO $17.9S.
Large center tables for plush covering, only &c.
worth &1.5O.
s25O tables for s1.7e.
Elegant hand-painted French china tea sets, A
Decorated English china tea and dinner sets
combined uess soup tureen), los pieces, reduced
from S22 to $14.59.
81 folding lap boards for &C.,
Parl0r lamps, handsomely decorated, only 81. -.
Elegant d-painted china tea sets, IS pieces,
new shape. reduced from $14 to $9.17.
Plush mirrors on easel, Sic.
l brass tray with colored glass pitcher and 6
tumblers to match. only 81. 49,
Wardrobe and combination bedstead only 69c.
larger size. CSC, worth 81.
orass tray with engraved crystal glass pitcher
Fandango or doll swings, with = dolls, &C,
worth $1.2S5.
Combination writing desk and blackboard with
stool, only 1.19. worth s..
New design OF cOlOred glass butter dishes, only
&c. worth 81; only to each customer
Crystal glass celery glasses, only 17c.: hand
sOmely engraved, 25c.
Golored glass oothpick stands &c.
Slefghs only BIC
Elegant hand-painted French china dinner sets,
10 pieces reduced from $50 to $19.9s.
Silver-plated table knives for SOC.
N.B.-Cal early to avoid the great rush in the
afternoon.