The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-09

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A HEAVY LOss.-We regret to hear
of the serious loss sustained by our
friend, Mr.. Jno Z. Reeves, OF Branch
vile, last week. He had his sentire out
buildings, together with the years crop
of corn, fodder, &C., destroyed by fire
last Wednesday night week. This IS a
heavy blow.
MORE SHOCKS. Thursday morn
ing at eight o'clock 3 distinct earth
quake shock was felt in Orangeburg.
The shock was very slight and lasted
only a second or two. The shocks
seems to be getting weaker and weaker
ard we confidently hope that ere long
they will cease altogether.
IMPORTANT TO TAX-PAYERs.-For
the benefit of all concerned we are au-
thoriZed to announce that the time TOR
paving taxes will expire on the 18th OF
December, and that date will positively
be- the last day. After that date the
penalty will be attached to all persons
who have failed to pay their dues.
THE BEAUTIFUL SNow.-Old winter
struck us in dead earnest last Friday.
On that day the cold wave arrived
promptly on schedule time, which was
followed Friday, Saturday and Sunday
nights by sleet, snow and rain until the
whole face Of the country was covered
in a mantle of white. We hope the
freeze did not kill the young oats.
PNEUMoN1A.-We hear of considera-
BILE sickness in and around our town
from the above disease. We have had
splendid weather for bringing it on
during the past two or three weeks, and
people should be careful not to expose
themselves any more than they can
help. It is much easier. to take pneu-
monia than it is to get rid OF 1t.
TRIAL JUsT1CEs.--The Legislature is
about to reduce the number OF Trial
Justices in our county from twelve to
six, and pay them a salary instead OF
by fees as at present. If the plan will
reduce the eXpence of the system it
ought to be carried out. The bill to
make the change was introduced into
the Legislature by L. NJ. Raysor, Esq.
A GooD ApPo1NTMENT.-Maj. a. c.
Dibble has been elected Superintendent
of the St. Paul'S Methodist Church
Sunday School in place of Capt. H. G.
Sheridan, who declined Il reelection.
Mai. A. G. Dibble will make Il most
efficient officer, and as the school had
to loose the valuable services Of Capt.
Sheridan we are glad that so worthy a
successor was found.
MAsoNIC.-At the anniversary meet
ing of Shibboleth Lodge, No. %, a. F.
NJ, held last Tuesday night, the follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing
Masonic year: II. o. Dibble, w. M;
w. L. Glaze, S. W.; G. w. Brunson, j.
W.T.. Kohn, Treasurer; Henry kohn,
Secretary; A. C. Dibble, S. d.; W. B.
THOMPSON, J. D.; J. L. Heidtman,
Tiller; W.. L. Izlar and W. S. Stewart,
Stewards. .t..-
TRAMPs. -Tramps are on the tramp,
and walking is good. Before the snow
storm Orangeburg was getting her full
share. They are all men of health, and
robust looks, but do not want to work.
A wood pile will make the best of them
slide when asked to cut it for food.
People should look out for these tramps,
and not even give them cold potato.
Let the dog have bite, and send them
over the fence in a hurry.
FOREST F1kEs.-Orangeburg was al
most surrounded by forest fires for
several days last week. They could be
seen in every direction, but so far we
have not heard of any material damage
done by them. The long dronth that
we had had made these fires burn with
great rapidity and destructivenass to
trees and fences. The sleet and rain Of
last Friday night however completely
extinguished them all, which was Il
great blessing.
Too SERIOUS TO JOKE ABOUT.-The
Palatka, Fla, Herald says: "People in
the earthquake districts aresO disgust
ed with the seismic disturbances that
they do not even shake hands now, as
it reminds them of their recent trouble"
Come, Brother Pratt, this earthquake
business is too serious matter to joke
about. If you want to know how they
make a fellow feel come over and spend
a month with us. They don't only
make fellow shake hands but actually
makes him shake all over.
GOOD WIVES, OBSERvE.-In Man
chester, England, recently Il gentleman
named Heron committed suicide by
taking strychnine because his wife
omitted to give him a birthday present.
There are sensitive husbands every
where. Now that Christmas is near at
hand, good wives will take precautions
against losing their lords for want of
attention to their susceptibilities. 'If
it had only been penny cigar wrote
the Manchester husband to his neglect
ful wife, Il should have prlzed it,"
DECLINED 4 ARE-ELECTION.--Capt. II.
G. Sheridan who has been the efficient
and loved Superintendent Of st. Pauls
Methodist Church Sunday School for
the past eight years, declined q re-elec-
ton at the last Quarterly Conference.
Capt. Sheridan has given many years