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A DASTARDLY ACT.
4 Corpse Horribly Mutiiated-Heart Re-
moved and Thumbs Cut Of.

a Corpse Horribly Mutiiated-Heart Re-
moved and Thumbs Cut OF.
The following particulars of most
horrible affair we clip from the Aiken
Recorder of this week: Seven months
ago. Tillman r. Williams a young man
of unexceptionally good character and
we'll related, died at the residence OF
his brother, DR.. Simpson F. Williams
near the line of Orangeburg and Aiken
counties, and was decently buried in
the Mt Hermon Baptist Church ceme-
terry. The church is in Aiken county,
very near Hauseys Bridge, North Eds
to River, and the cemetery is on the
opposite side of the river, in Lexing-
ton county, about It's yards from the
foot Of the bridge. Sometime between
the mornings of the 23rd and 25th of
July, most likely during the night of
the 9th, some party or parties went to
the grave of said deceased, and threw
the earth out OF the grave, removed
covering Of box, and tore up, wrench
ing in some places, the coffin ill.,, and
then as was thought, without molest-
ing the remains replaced lid, and box
covering carefully and about half refill
ed the grave with earth. On Sunday
evening the 25th of July, about 8
o'clock, Mr. Middleton Williams,
brother of deceased, discovered the
grave as left. Heimmediately notified
Messrs. Irving Furtick, brother-in-
law of deceased, w. A. CAN'T and
others. They re-opened the grave and
partly removed the covering OF box and
coffin and ascertained that the remains
had not been removed, the latcneSS OF
the hour, and the otfenSireneSS of the
corps, prevented their making more
thorough search. They replaced the
coverings, relilled the grave, finished
off on outside and left. Two or three
days after, the father, Wm. H. Will
liams, other brothers and relatives met.
consulted, and not being able to ac-
count for, or even surmise the motives
that would prompt any one to do such
an act, decided to hold an autopsy on
Friday the 30th of July. Summoning
Drs. |. d. and w. D. Durham and few
of the citizens they proceeded to re-
open the grave and coffin. When DR..
Durham with disinfectants in hand re-
marked, gentlemen you had better
stand back a few minutes, until the lid
is removed" no one thought what q
horrible spectacle would be presented
to view, Il mangled or mutilated corpse.
After thorough examination in the
presence Of all by Drs. Simpson Will
liams, I. d. and w. D. Durham, DR.. L.
D. Durham thus. summed up the re-
suit of their examination. "Gentle-
men you see the knife has been used,
opening the chest from just above the
navle to clavicle or collar bone, cutting
centrally through sternum making IN
incision more than twelve inches long,
cutting out and removing the heart,
and cutting off and removing the two
thumbs" 1t has caused much excite
ment and comment, and the conjec-
lures have been many, but so far moth
ing that will give clue either to the
detection Of perpetrator or motive.
That such Il thing should happen in a
retired country churchyard Of more
than fifty years standing is to be re-
GREETED, but we forbear to comment.
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Department . $50
Total ,.. $S090S
"assh on hand, July 1st $500
Respectfully submitted,
c. D. kORTJOHN,
$50
S:S59.5555

Cassh on hand July 1st SS39oo
Respectfully submitted,
C. D. KORTJOIIN,
City Treasurer.
Referred to the committee on finance.
Alderman Fairey reported that he
had been to Columbia, as requested by
Council at a previous meeting, and had
a consultation with Mr.. w. A. Black in
reference to Il new street connecting
Russell and Amelia Streets through the
estate property Of Mrs. {. j. \. Shuler
and regretted to report that he was not
successful. That he had a communi-
cation from Mr.. Black since offering to
sell forty feet street through the pro-
perty to the city.
Received as information.
"An ordinance to prohibit and pre-
vent the carrying of concealed weapons
within the corporate limits of the City
of Orangeburg' was ratified in due
form.
Minutes were read and confirmed.
Council then adjourned.
&. D. KORTJOIIN.
Clerk of Council.
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Wesley Grove.

1t is pleasant TO stop Dy the way Slue
now and then, and enjoy day with
friends; such recreations constitute the
"green spots" in life'S monotony, and
create within us adesire to protract our
STAY on earth, and devote our time to
making others happy. If we will but
do this, we secure our own happiness.
These were some of the thoughts which
passed through our mind on our return
from Wesley Grove Church on last
SATURDAY.. where we had attended a
Sunday School celebration and picnic.
This school it under charge of Super
intendent II. o. Smoke, a good man and
true, a faithful christian gentleman,
and one whose earnestness and zeal In
this department Of church work, con-
stitutes the secret of his success, for he
has made this school a success, and is
still pressing on to higher attainments.
He is. seconded in his efforts by corps
of teachers equally as earnest as him
self. We may reasonably expect, that
from this nursery OF the church" in
the near future, the church proper, will
gain strength numerically and what is
Infinitely more important, spiritually.
The programme for this occasion was
chaste and appropriate, and very cred
itably carried out, consisting in part OF
recitations by the young ladies of the
school. The boys and young men took
no part, except in the singing. This
we thought a little singular. The
singing, led by Mr.. G. q. EllZey, was
inspiring. AS far as we could see, and
we took occasion to try to see, every
body, from.the least to the greatest as
sisted in this part of the exercises, and q
the volume of harmony rose and filled
the church, and spread out through the
surrounding forests, making the very
words resound and the hearts glad.
We could but draw comparison here.
Comparatively few in the town
churches take part in this portion OF
public worship; and why? 1t IS poor
excuse to say that they are waiting for
the choir-they are only expected to
lead. not to monopolize, and we are
sure they desire all to join in heartily.
This in passing. Four or five gentle
men had been invited by the Superln-
tendent to deliver addresses to the
school and strange to say, but a single
one put IN an appearance, announcer WIS
captured on the spot, and upon these
two fell the burden Of the speechmak-
ing. The Rev. Baldwin and Benz. L.
Izlar were the scapegoats of tlfe occa-
sion. Each, like the woman in the
Bible, did what he could" and the
prayerful hope is, that some profit may
come from what was said. The Super
intendent closed with IN interesting
little speech after which dinner IS
announced. This was another p
where all with one accord joined hear
tily; but the table was bountifully
spread with the best, and we could not
"clear it up" although every one did
his level best. Commend us to the
Wesley Grove people, Methodist and
Baptist, for knowing how to do the
right thing in the way of picnic din:
ner. May peace and prosperity attend
them. Is.
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Startling but True.

WILLS POINT, TEXAS, December l, 1879.
After suffering for more than thre
years with disease Of the throat ard
lungs, got so low lastspring I was e.
tirely unable TO do anything, and ny
cough was so bad l scarcely slept any
at night. My Druggist, Mr.. II. T:
Goodnight, sent me trial bottle of
DR.. Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup.
l found relief, and after using six Sl.W
bottles, l was entirely cured. j. n.
Welden. Sold by DR.. j. G. Wannaml-
1yn,
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Lawn Party ut Fcltlcrvillc.

Last evening your correspondent hau
the pleasure of attending the Lawn
Party at Felderville, given by the
Young ladies Of that community in aid
of the Antioch Baptist Church: 10
say it was Il success, would hardly 40
the committee justice, us the sum OF
money realized was beyond their an
ticipations Socially, we all had goou
time. The young folks seemed to enjoy
themselves hugely. while those OF us
who were older did justice to the ice
cream, cake, and other good things OF
which the tables were loaded. One
gentleman. whom everybody delights
to call uncle, certainly believes in the
Scripture, "tiivc and it shall be given"
Judging from the time he remained at
the table. About 8 o'clock Capt. j. ii.
Fielder, after making one Of the best
little speeches Of welcome, announced
supper, the make up Of which, goes TAR
to Show what good hOusckccprrs the
Young ladies of that section will make.
Too much praise cannot be given to
Mrs. =. w. Bull. Of Your city, also Miss
Nralic Fielder. Of Fcldcrvillr. for the
very active part they took III the man.
amrIr"at Of this affair, ~ the success OF
tj," partv was largely due /" their c!-
forts. OrangrhurT WAS well rrprcSrilt-
cd. and we are also U.Gc: obligations TO
the colorcd band Of your city Tor the
excellent music furnished on the 0c-
r:i>iDn \I>iIoH.
lulV 80 lSSfi
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Intending to have this Fall larger
variety and stock than ever, of fancy
goods of all kinds, / desire in order to
make room and get the money, to sell
anything in the way of Albums, Desks,
W0rkboXes, Music, Folios, Books, Pic
tures, Toys and Dolls at q sacrifice.
Don't miss this chance Of buying beau
tiful goods and presents for less than
cost at Jos. Eros Bazaar.
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Fancy Paper, Wedding Cards, Books
and Stationery in general, Candies
fresh and cheap, the best five cent
Cigars, and last, not least, is the best
Soda Water possibly to be made no
matter where, to he found at Jos. Eros
BAZAAR
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-05

MONEY TO LoAN.--Money to lend on
Real Estate in Orangeburg County in
sums from $500 to 100000. Parties
in Orangeburg County Will please ap-
ply to B. p. IZlar, Judge Of Probate.
w. II. DUNCAN, Attorney at Law,
BarnWell, ). &.
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a Word to Young Men,

\ young man who thinks that he
can lead reckless and protligate life
until he becomes a middle-aged man,
and then repent and make a good and
steady citizen, is decidedly deluded by
the devil. He thinks that people are
fools, destitute of memory. He con-
cludes that if he repents everybody
will forget that he was dissipated
wretch. This is not the case. People
remember your bad deeds and forget
good ones. Besides, it is not easy to
break up middle aged habits that have
been formed in youth. When horse
contracts the habit of baking he
generally retains it through life. lie
will often perform we'll enough until
the wheels get into the deep rut, and
then he holds back. Just so it is with
bows who contract bad habits. They
will some time leave off their bad
tricks, and do well until they get into
Il tight place, and then they return to
the old habit OF those boys who con-
tract the bad habit Of drunkenness,
not one in every hundred dies sober
man. The only way to break up bad
habit Is TO never contract it. The only
way to prevent drunkenness is never
to drink.
COOP ADvICE.-Thc following from
the Grccnvi|le News applies with rs
much force to Urangchlrg Us IT does to
Grccnvillc "Uur police force is good
for dealing with riotouS persons and
thieves. but The best service il can to
rs now is hy lighting smells. Wherever
there is L bad smell this time Of year
there is danger more danger than
there is in any number of drunken men
and burglars. Smells are murtlcronS
and there are enough Of them here
rank enough to reach any official nose.
Every citizen owes il to himself. hi;
family and the community to report
promptly anything he may know of
threatening tn: health OF destroying
the comfort ut Il ncighborhoOd. \
postal card TO The chief OF police will
cost two minutes Of time and ore cent.
1t may save valuable lives and many
hundreds OF dollars.
DEATH OF Miss l[OnH. Mss L.
vinia Hook. Il maiden lady cf ahoNt
fifty years ofagc, died in orr town last
Friday aftcr'a long and painful illness
She was member Of the Methodist
Church and was very highly esteemed
| by those who knew her.
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Southern Manager, Columbia, S. c.,

10 TIE LADIEs.-Mrs. L. NJ. Smoak
begs to inform her friends and the
public generally that her stock Of Nil
linery and Fancy Goods this season Is
the largest and handsomest she has
ever offered. She receives great va
riety of flowers and novelties all
through the season, and all orders en-
trusted to her will receive prompt and
careful attention. Prices to suit the
times.
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GONE TO REsT.-Mrs. Eliza A. Can
non, wife Of Mr.. Jas. Cannon, of our
town, quietly passed away last Sunday
afternoon, after long and painful i'll
ness, which she bore with Christian
fortitude and resignation. Mrs. Can
non was fifty-eight years of age at the
time of her death, the greater part OF
which was spent in our town. She was
a most excellent lady, and leaves a
large circle of relatives and friends to
mourn her death. She was consis-
tent member of the Methodist Church,
and lived closely up to the tenets of her
church.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-05

REDUCED.-On account of the short
ness of the time in which candidates
have to publish their. cards we have
concluded to reduce the price OF such
cards from five to three dollars. This
will enable all who want to run Tor
Office to put their names before the
nnhlic
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-05
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

EXECUTIVE COMNnTTEE.-The mem
bers Of the County Democratic EXecu-,
tive Committee are earnestly requested
to meet in the Courthouse on Wednes-
dav, the 18th instant. a full meeting
is desired, as business of Importance
will be transacted.
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+. \. LEFvENpAIIL, Boot and Shoe
Maker. ut Mrs. .\ddrn'S New Block.
ltrpairing done III the ncateSt manner
aal on the shortest notice. Also liar
ness Repairing done.
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TO keep cool during the approaching
warm weather drink ice water kept in
Coolers bought from y. ". Cantwell,
in them the ice keeps longer, water
tastes better. and they are the best and
to l,r found. Call and cXmlne.
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Machinery.

To Farmers and LaNnbernlen.
DO not buy an Engine or Boiler OF
any kind, Saw Mill, Planer or Grain
Mills until you have invested one cent
postal card writing for prices and
terms.
Purchasers are often surprised at the
low prices | can make for them.
l answer Inquiries promptly and can
often save you money.
L w Son I1IsN
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Very respectfully,
r I,,,,T Dtt.JI>-f
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
ORASGEHIE(i COCNTY.


STATE or SOUTH CAROLINA,
ORANGEBUEG COUNTY.
Personally appeared before me J. II.
Fielder, who being duly sworn says
that he knows the age Of Leval Paul
ing and that he is over forty years Old.
J. II. FIELDER.
Sworn to before Inc June 5th, 1885,.
G. NJ. MCMIClIAEL.
Notary Public. ). &.
Ordered that the two dollars paid by
Lcval Pauling be refunded.
REPORTS.
OENGEECEG, $. g.. July lSt. 1856.
I'o the honorable city ConMGH IF Mc
city IF OiWnyeGNI9:
GENTLEMEN.-l beg herewith to
present my regular monthly Statement
which trust will bc found corrrc;
4 (',,r.,, l,,,, 4
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People who know what they are about,
vii! drink Soda Water. Lime Juice ana
Ginger Ale 1T Jos. Eros Frnnt. Il safe
place t" get th"s" refreshing 'lrlnkS
Ellrr.
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Duffy, pure I;arlcy Malt Whiskey
the hest tonic for inIIlidS. For sale
only at jas. Van raS,elS.
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If rou want nice Hat lor yourself
.. boys call at tnrnrlSon $, VINO HAS i
large and pretty line Just in.
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Pure farley Malt Whiskcy. absolute
" tree from fuScl oil Or other injurious
Ingredients. For sale onlI at Jas. Van
'rrsSnil's
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FIRE.-The residence and all the
furniture of DR.. W. T. Barton, near
Rowesville, was totally DESTROYED by
fire last Monday night. DR.. Barton
and family lost all their wearing ap-
parel and barely escaped with their
lives, Mrs Barton being severely burn
ell about the face and hands. The first
intimation the family had of the fire
was about two o'clock, when some of
them were awakened by dog jump
ing up to a window Of one OF the bed
rooms. The fire was then well under
way and had evidently been burning
some time. The fire is supposed to
have been the result of IN accident or
defective liue,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-05

If You are in need o! Shoes Tor your
family. and want IIrst~claSS goods, ana
all wArrant,ri. gel them at (orHtlSoH ;.
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FoRrUNATE.-We consider any man
fortunate who takes a good agricul-
tural journal. In fact we do do not
believe that a man can farm success
fully without the assistance Of an 'agrl-
cultural paper. In speaking about
agriculturalS we want to call the at
tention of our farmers to the Cotton
Plant-thc only agriculture journal in
our State. 1T is Il beautifully printed
S-Page, 40-Column Journal, teemlng
each issue with rich information for
Il wear. We hope all our subscribers
who do not take this paper will send
for a sample copy. The July number
is to hand and is brimful of good,
wholesome matter. Each number is
worth ten times Il years subscription.
Address the Cotton Plant. Marion.
S. G..
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HoRRY UERALD.-This is the name
of a new paper just started at Conway.
S. C. 1t is very neatly gotten up, and
is by far the best looking and neWsiest
sheet ever published in that town.
Mr.. E. Norton is the editor. With pro-
per support the Herald will be of great
benefit to the County Of Horny. We
extend warm welcome to the Herald
and it's editor, and hope that they may
push up to front seats in the ranks Of
the fraternity.
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OEANGEHUEG ". TIE CITADEL
The Orangebnrg and the Citadel Base
Ball Clubs played two games last week,
in both Of which the Or;ngcburg Club
was successful. Neither of the games
were iirst-claSs. but were poorly play
ed by both clubs The first game,
which was played On Thursday even
ing, resulted i'll Il score OF y to 10 III
favor Of the Nrangcburg Club. and the
sc ;ond game on Friday evening was
again won by the home team hy Il
score of 2l to 90. Both of the gaines
were witnessed by Il large number of
our citizens. who seem to he deeply
interested in the national sport. Th" nj
most good feeling prevailed on the
rart of the members of both clubs. and
lile games, while not being the hest.
afforded or citizens Il little mach
needed recreation.
TIE NAVAL CADEI>Illr.--Thc COM
pcIativc examination al applicants
from the Fist Congressional District
for the naval calctSnip at Annapolis
was held ii Charleston last Thursday.
The board nf examiners consisted Of
McSSrS. Henry L. Archer, OF Charles
ton: II. G. Sheridan. OF nrangcDur%;
+. i. Eclingyr. Of Co!Icton; &. Y. Graz
ham. OF Lexington AMI &. &. Leland.
OF Berkeley. Tie rXNininatlon was
written. ana WAS 50 arranged that the
name Of nc applicant WAS known to
the examiners until the result WIS
reached. There We're eleven Applicants
in III. and the hoard reported Thurs
dav evening in Congressman Dlhh!c.
q the result. that William y. No!litt.
Of Charleston, had passed the best
examination. and mat j. Harvey
Dingle, OF Charleston. was the next
best.
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Please leave Your orders Tor Ice on
Order Slate at D. y. Smiths Book
Store
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oL!:t O. uuclailMrI letters a:d postal
cards remaining in Post Dilic" 1T OH-
augeburg. :. G.. for the wcci: ending
.Iuly 81. lsob:
Mss Gcogianna Bailey. Elder J..
Brown. John Darrell care OIL. Y. Cu!-
lrr,. l.. =. Bates. Miss Lucy Brown.
Miss Lizzie Davis. Ben J. Diniin. f..
Frrdrick. Mrs. Dc;llia Fielder, Charlry
IIaagr. Mrs. l'icty Jor'!;un, care of
Prime Jordan. Joe McDona!d. Miss
Agnes Ospin, Mrs. !. :: l'atoni: Mrs.
Mi,lissia Robinson. (2j. Robert Glover.
Y. II. Richardson, Mrs. Henry \. smell.
!. ". Shaw. Mrs. Lett Shlllcr. Mrs.
Nancr sutton, l.aiyrn"c >;iln"nS, Wm.
Spcirucr. Mrs. Fannie Thomas. james
Wrlte
Persons calling for these Letters or
Postal Cards will pleas" say that they
were advertised.
f. \. SCIIIFFLEY, Postmaster.
Old papers for sale at this Office.
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SUDDEN DEATu.-Last Thursday
morning an old colored man by the
name Of Gabriel Thomas fell dead IN
Marion Jackson's meat shop on Market
sreet. The verdict of the Coroner's s
iury was that he died from natural
causes, the immediate cause Of his
6aath heinz aDODleXv.
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TIE CADETS.-The squad Of Citadel
Cadets who visited our town last week
made a fine impression on our people
by their gentlemanly department and
urbane manners, and we hope they cE-
loved their visit. \ ball was given as
a compliment to them at Ways Hall
last Friday night, which was largely
attended by our young folks, and every
thing passed off very pleasantly.
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DEATH OF Mrs. ELIZA HOFFMAN,
A correspondent writing to us from
Jones' Bridge under date of July 29th,
saws: "1Ye have been called upon in
the last few days to pay the last tribute
of respect to Mrs. Eliza Hoffman, for
merly the consort of Mr.. Barnett
Livingston, Sr., whose henelicencc con-
tributed largely to the building of the
BAPTIST Church Of your city,
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BAILED.-Mr. J. T.. King, who shot
and killed Mr.. T. n. Williams some
time ago, has been bailed: The bail
was granted by Judge KershaW. before
whom the application was made last
Thursday at Camden. The amount
was fixed at $500. The bail bond was
signed by Messrs. Charles W. Spires,
n 6. Spires and J, q. Robinson.
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GRAND JUBILEE.-There will he a
grand demonstration at Vances next
Thursday in honor of the completion
of the Eutawville Railroad to that
point. The features of the occasion
will be basket picnic, band of music
from Charleston, excursion to P1eg--
nails and return and refreshments al
libitum. Everybody is invited.
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Old papers for sale at this Office.