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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-03-10
SOUTH CAROLINA RAILWAY
COMPANY.

C~oMMESCING SUNDAY NOVEMBER 90,
lnSb, at 9.i5 y. NJ. Passenger Trains will
run as follows, "EuStcrn tilne:n
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-01-01
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annointment After sumner we All went on
deck to enjoy the yraud,ur Of tie ocean Ev
moon lighf. The wind blew verv h ri from
rbe Sopi h ST. sill twas tI-ss,rt None oi
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-01-01

large and fash Tor. Die assembling o. pei
SINS from the various sections OF the 'ogau
we're gathered in Chris, Church, tbs village.
on Tuesday last to witness The Gn1rJiage GER
mony which united our yonng deg ,t.-~lrsr,
W. Nit he'll Muschete and Mss Jali, II ne
street in tue niis.oluhIe bonds OF NJ .lr.mony
Toe spacious Church WAS filed to lis utmost
Cal :ty with thu friends and relatives Of the
contracting parties and that too in itr face Of
the fact that no invitations had ben i>sr,d,
the family o. the bride being in mourning, II
was propose! to have he ceremony as quiet 4
possible, but in such high esteem aFd so uni
versal is the popularity of the youth nj couple
that it might almost be sand that the 90 Iniy
turned out en- masse to witness tAeir haE P ness.
Shortly after II O'Clock the bride catered The
church leaning on the arm Of her father and as
taey assembled the aisle the organ peaed forth
joy Gus and inspirting wedding march at the
Oh. noel rail the bride was met by the groom
and her brother, DR.. J. Harris SIonestreet, and
then rslinquishng her fathers arm she took
that of the groom and togetber they advanced
10 the feet Of the M nister who was awaiting
book in hard ready 10 pronounce the binding
and solemn words that 10 ante th-Ir taO
hearts and souls until death Us d. pat 3"
During the ceremJn. the composed ar! uGe n
h4rrassed manner Of 90 h bride and COON W,
marked and var. ftvor.hy criticised As il ia
seldom that such an easy depor'mcnt rs WIS
displayed by these two is witnessed at the altar.
Immediately after the ceremony the united pair
walk-d calmly d ,wn ne .,!e ia the door and
there thsg received the congratulations Of their
frieni g. which were sho cred upon them from
all sides. They were literally sprinkied with
rice and If he future is as pros econ. to them
as the rice woul indicate then they have joy
Gus an happ. time in store. AS th-y drove
away from the church old slipper a
tn own after lien. At La Plaza quite It
number of their trends had gathered to see
them Of on tn. train and while awaiting il,
coming h0untitul lunch served by Thps.
r. Farrell, Esq to which ample justice vi,
done. The young couple took the tram for u
b ih,l toar to New York, " here they y i'll re
main unri Monday night next when they e1-
prct to return 10 Baltimore they will 20 70
Apnnpol,s on We eslay to spend the winter
and the groom - iii devote some OF his tim.
while there to making salutarq laws for gu!
better government. W. min.,e our SINGER
c,ngratsI tions with those Of the many Other
numerous friends OF this young and happy
couple; we trust that Providence may temper
all tie storms that pass over their housebo q
and that gentle breezrs aud bright su shine
may chase away al unpleasant ripples tia
must necessarily arise in their welded career
May their future be one of JOY and prosperity
and may sorrows be few and light in their fu
tn
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-01-01

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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-01-01
TO OUR COUNTRY PATRONS.

We believe that a little
confidential talk with our
Friends, and Patrons at this
time will do more good than
any amount Of advertising we
could possibly put in this
space.
To a few Of you our house
is probably unknown, and we
desire to become acquainted,
and propose to introduce
ourselves without ceremony.
! We are the firm of WOOD
WARD and LOTHROP, Of
Washington, D. c., better
known in that City as the
Boston Dry Goods House."
and we herewith submit the
fundamental principles upon
which we do business, which
are the secrets Of our success.
We do not believe in sensa-
tional advertising nor do we
believe in coaxing trade with
Chromos, Watches. Toys, Sill
verware, or other sham devil
ces, as it stands to reason we
would have to make you pay
for them in some manner, but
believe in doing business en-
tirely upon it's merits.
OUR PLATFORM.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-01-01
Our Mail Order Department.

This department is in charge of an experience
ed person, who gives it his personal at en'ion,
and may be relied upon in making selections
&c, and solicits correspondents upon any sub.
ject pertaining to the business. promptly attend
ing to all orders, requests fer samples, and
other information.
Our advertisement will appear from time to
time i. this SPACE should you wish 10 see the
goods he'o'e ! refusing, send for samples it
GU vi sh Ia buy slate the articles wanted. and
the name of The paper in which the .dver,i.e-
ment appeared (sendins for such soon after
it is advertised possible )enclo.ing US the full
amount including the postage if 10 be sent by
mail. and viii immediately send you tho
goods, 18th letter and statement Of II e trans
action in full, giving you to understand that if
not Satisfactory you can return them 10 US, We
will refund the noKey, knowing AS we do that
this is ore e the disadvantages under which
you labor; that Of purchasing something bv
mail and not being able to return it III t was
probably misrepresen ted, or found not TO be AS
wanted, wrong size, or the Advertisement mis-
understood. or in some manner unsntisfactury
in doing business with us you need have no
such fear.
We extend to all visiting eur city cordial
invitation to call upon Us, rs we will take
pleasure in showing them through our large
establishment, giving them any information
and attention desired visitors treated with tho
same courtesy as customers
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-01-01

I've county HNaIT>.
We pub !elcN h cor e.nd IA '@nrt
eet OF tie ht OK. o tie cen 1ty commissioners,
As made by Mr. & 4 Risth, VII, At the re-
q rest of the county conmIssi nar>, kin3'' over
looked them ter thu purpose. Tie balance
sheet as given !iv Mr.. Nh vi >ho Ned deficiency
of about S390 Which he rou 4 no' ant did no
account for Mr. EISch, however, finds that,
assun ing III no x accounts of the late com
missiouerS to lie correct rs they appear upon
their face and ali the charges fully sustained
by legal VOUCHERS. sill there is d. tcienc,
of 81, 1879 OF, instead of $500, not accounted
for in any Wy.
I Mr. r CT star in his note that the amounts
il hands OF collectors agree with books With
the exception of interest which he eNrialns IN
| this statement for the rea.rn that no corr
o her site of th~ account. It seems mat II has
not been the custom TO charge aH' inrric,t at
all to The collectors on account .: h sums col
lected for the account OF the comrai s-ioucrs and
| that the clerk resortei to this the FIST tim
| in Order 10 try TO balance ~ the books Thu
reason tor excluding the Interest charge from
this bal Al sheet, given by Mr.. R,sch, il cor
rect still the right Of the county To irm
interest from the collectors is Gear ,ud snou'c
,lwsys be enf1rced rs the collectors invariably
sxrct interest from tne hN pty'r, down to Ia,
very day The taxes are p,ii.
l. will be observe! that ia this >r.tcmen'
no accouu, at All hts been ken OF the probable
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-01-01
LOCAL Nj A TT Els-:

10 ADVERTISERS.-THE TIMES haring
,~rg~r circulation th,.7, any other paper among the
intelligent turner's and business nter Of Charles
chuniy, offers superior inducements to advertisers
t. i,sse,1 their announcements in is columns Send
for card rates ,chch are tor a,su other paper
Southern Maryland 10 say nothing about circutd-
fi,n
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-01-01

When BABY was sick We CAV" her Casto-ia,
When sic was 4 Child. she cried for Castorla
When she became Miss, she olans to Cas,o-iA.
When she lad Children, sic gave them Cas-; 1r.a
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-01-01
ORDERING BY MAIL.

Persons ordering by mail without samples
by stating the price and style Of goods de. ired
can rely on our sending them the best article
til marke! affords at The best possible price.
Merchandise weighing not over four POUNDS
can he sent by mail AS fourth class matter, I'M
sealed and without written matter INSIDE, ut
the rate OF one cent per CT. Customers may
however write their full name and address on
the outside of the package.
Send money by Postal Note, Bank check, P.
o Order, Draft. or Registered Letter. adding
enough TO pay for postage. Should balance
remain it will be promptly returned.
Hoping to be favored with your orders, we
remain.
Very respectfully,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-01-01
OUR PLATFORM.

RULE l. To keep only a
thorough and relia-
BILE stock of Fancy &
Staple Dry Goods.
RULE 2. TO adhere strict
ly to the "One Price"
system, and guaran-
tee that price to be
as low, if not lower,
than any other house
for the same grade of
goods.
RULE 3. To stand by every
represen ia ton,
cheerfully refunding
the money in all
cases of dissatisfac-
ton without asking
the why, or where
fore.
RULE 4. TO keep direct
connection with the
wholesale market at
all seasons of the
year,'thereby bring
ing our customers in
direct contact with
manufactures.
RULE 5. Actual fidelity,
and due apprecia-
ton of our custom
ers, insuring them
prompt and efficient
service.
RULE 6. To increase our
business by legiti-
mate means to such
an extent that it
will better enable
us to maintain low
prices as the more
we sell the cheaper
we can afford to
sell.
Our Mail Order Department.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-01-01
Apology

OEing to severe accident 10 { r llnl r
editor in bling thrown from his ouggy on
Tuesday we must crave he iudu gence Of our
readers for the absence of much local news in
this issue He Ia. been detained from the Of
flee for the most Of week ana has been unable
TO prepare anv, and h,s left consequently
short h.n led We teel sure that tbs kind in
d g-nre OF our patrons will be accorded as for
the omission under the circumstances
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-01-01

The benefit Of settling up promptly all out
standing obligations. if possible, Mt the begin
.ing of new year is so obvious AS hardly &c
ne.d uns /. In a community where the
..ms pers, is ofen both debtor and creditor
III. payment OF debt due to man frequently
-n-b-s the latter TO start Il long series pay
ments in th~ course of which ones money find:
its way back to ones own pocket. gwen
in u. money put in circulation today may
within short t.ma. eff ct the settlement of Or
legations agsr.gsting ten or 4 hundred times
t. amount Hence it is matter of duty as
well IS good pc icy 20 square accounts and III
hr-iunng al Il new business period is the hes
time to commence. Payments made promp L.
all round now during the existing depression
of trade will go Tar to dispel it, and encourage
busin.s, enterprises that must otherwise Ian
guish for want OF returns from capital alreaa '
invested
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-01-01

Sra..al discounts - Dealers.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-01-01
Meeting of the L.stHlainre.

In accordance ih article g. section IA, o
the constitution of the State, the General As
5 mbly of Mary land will meet on the FIRST Wed
n.sday in January next, which fal 5 on the h,
and from present indcat ions the session will
be busy and interesting one. Ia addition to
filling several important Offices, number OF
important questions will be brought before the
Legislature for settlement. The new Legisls-
ture coatains some excellent mn terial, and it is
expected that the session of 1886 will be a de-
cided improvement'over some ofils predecessors
as regards the prompt and intelligent transac-
ton of business 1t is believed by persons
usu al : well informed that not EiIhsta nding the
party in power has IA over " helming m, jority
in both branrile, of the incoming State govern-
msnt, the session " i'll demonstrate the fact that
the demecr,tic party of Maryland is in earnest
in lis effort to make lis ad nistratinu Of the
S ate's affairs at once the most economical and
the most efficient exponent Of the popular will.
-BIH0 Sun.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-01-01
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BALTIIG0 Re Gay
for the pap .oo of ij,cr-sjrc 4 -irahlt i'm prove
meurs and I'D I'd renrs 10 la present TQ5acco
Inspection Law. ~ or,ler Of the meetir-
de- Is Ct HENRY aiNBT. SpcrrtHry
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-01-01

The Public II -aIth-
The subj ct of H. | h B d. is now iepg
discussed by the Maryland press TIL Anna
polls Republican wants board for that city
with Health &C mmisson er or Inspector and
the strong arm Of the law at hi, back" Our
G, temporary we'll says that the importance of
a complete and we'll conducted system of .ani-
tary supervision throughout the State, Is sub
jpct that iu the crowd and furry of lsss import
ant legislation should not he forgotten. 1t is
only at interv ais, and we are glad TO be able TO
add at infrequent intervals. that the people OF
this State are aroused by the spproarh Of some
threatening scourge like cholera. to the impera
tive neces-isv 81 guarding every avenue OF APP
proch. if practicable to avert the impending
evil. At such times we turn with excited APP
preLension toward that environment OF protar-
ii which medical and sanitary rnre has
heen able to summon to oar relief. In DR.. G
W Chancellor's recent report the 81 jet Of
drainage of the marsh lands of the State is pre-
.ented; ventilation of school buildings and pre-
cautions against infectious diseases in schools
the pollution Of our water courses and varians
suggestions relating to rural hvgien- snrh as
drlerior.tions of water supplies adjacent te
surfacs contamiBations excessive shading O
houses slaughter house nuisances, and ''th'
danger of keeping pigs and otb'l animals neal
human habitation."
A Christmas Gift Really Worth Hav.
ing can be bad fir. "a OEHN l. SoN, the ester
prisinR Cis,hiers Of Baltimore. See their ad
.srtisement IN another column " hich will tel
you how to get it. Their store at the corner
# Pratt end Hanover SITS. is crowded dai J
With delighted bsys aud mtn.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-01-01
A Liberal RaiIroad

We sometimes hear people say that tie
Res Crevk Branch Of the B.ltimore ar d
fo'o>Sc Railroad i: not properly crs diied with
It's by The fiji OF The ro"p-ny ia
Their ma" sia,emen'., n b. a they az, i, d 'es
.os pay this a. il may, and We sup
pose the company ought 10 understand fnaneier-
ing 10 some erftnt. they have certainl, of lare
manifested a very comm.nd abIe, and indeed
lii eral, spirit towards their patrons upon this
mi Of the line (the Pope's Greek Brsnch). We
refer % thsir recent action in reducing their
rates here " here there is no competition. and
wh.re they could charge what they pleased
without fear, but they seem TO wan; to en-
courage people to live along the road and make
transportation cheap Another change which
saures much to our benefit is that made by the
recent schedule adopted on Monday. The P.
NJ. train now leaves Marlboro al 3:25, instead
Of at $50 and connects at Bowie with the fast
t.ains, stopping only at Odenton, catching the
Annapolis train and arriving in Baltimore a.
$50, and in Washin, ton at 500 P. NJ
ENQUIRER.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-01-01
..rrauble In south .ru MaryIlnd."

Under this cap,ioa, the Baltimore dmtri-
can of last Sunday represents that qusrie is
threatened or is in progress between the friends
Of Mr.. Cox and Gen Chapman of Charles in
regard to the claims of their respective favor
ties for the position of Naval Officer ior the
Port of BAltimor- We have no means Of
knowing v be Their there he foundation for the
SIZE .ula ions Of the American this subject
not, though we cannot persuade ourselves, u
there were that a republican paper like the
american would have been selected by the dem
ocrAts in interest as a proper organ through
which to reach either the democracy of this
State or A democratic President OF the United
States. Politics, or more properly, personal
Interests, sometimes make strange bed fellows
Very likely, however, this is fancy sketch Of
our contemporary, but whether it be or not we
refer to the matter here TO announce that our
county has also applicant for the same posi-
lion, that he is still in the field and still hope
full Of success, is uuembsrrassed with ANY fac
tion.l weights whatever, and is endorsed be-
sides by the unanimous voice of the victorious
democracy OF ST. Marys. We refer to Hon.
Benjamin G. Harris -Bedcon.
We can assure our neighbor that there i
no quarrel either threatened or in progress here
between the friends of the gentlemen referred
to, or anything savoring Of factional quarrel
either in respect to the Naval Officer or any
other question. Our purity is happy family
at present. As usual With that paper, the Bal
,more Am.rican's report is fabrication out
of the W hole cloth.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-01-01

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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-11-21
GENERAL mARKETs.


CHICAGO, Iii ..BSOy. 2O.--There was stronger
tone 20 the wheat market Today, WIN more
free buying, ana at u slightly advanced price,
Foreign AdylceR were particularly arm ana
quoted higher prices for most klnds u wheat
aud this was tue main feature hItngth; INC
EXPORT movement for the week was also larger
than last week. The opening was about
10 higher. eased on E@3c, rallied
EaKc, and closed 20 higher man
but the feoing developed was hrmer, and
prices shade better. The market was gov
erned TO u considerable extent ny Hrcngth ~
wheat Prices ruled a shade higher, gut closed
for tbe day nboutth same as yesterday oats
ruled firm u yesloFday's quotations. Provln'
ions ruled fairly active but nc ieeing waa
Flour srady ana qnehang9d. leaning ~
lures closed as follows Wheat - A0vem-
Dor 7i1a; December lS,te ve JsnaRS5y
8Gite, December 8jsc; January 36Sc May
4lite POrk--Noyember 81 90. December VI ~
January SO 10; February 80 Va Lard
8 s7S; February 50 o. QuotstoDe were AZ
follows; Wheat, 75Itr; No 3aUorn, behi 10
? oats, ejA PORK, 50 3Qag " Lard 81 w
Short ibis, sides, loose. 3 sob ooi dry n4lted
shoaiders baxe !, s. iOah ~ short clear sides,
poxed. S. 75ab 90 Mhissey, fl.ls. sugare-'
Ont Loaf tha8hci graduated Ike standard
rs LOUIS, MO, NOV. 20 Flour-firp and
not materially higher wheat ctiva ana
stronger, opened hakn high ,, fuiod lrIeEn.
iar aud unsettled for pme, but hner D cams
ma ngd slronR, oioslng 5fakc hig or than
Tssierday No zred cssh, 7BEglidi November
IS Z : BID; December ska773sc, eiosing Al ll3fe
bid; January lsk oEsEe q sing AZ ieACi aAS
~ t.assgr, closing at 61he. turn-Duil
ard strong, "a &c higher; No. mix
| cash, NhaNi6c; November 30 III
! Deeember $3.50 VA; January s5ei bAY, w. p
5st<e' eiOsing az 83sc DID. Oats--Yery dul bot
nainipally easier No. z ~ Ncd cash z6dlii6G
1 december 2Gko BID, MAY 30kc bid Cofnmea
/ steady al 81 90. Whisky at II ". WqUi active
kcoaibins 25et g55c; low hud coarse Hax2ci uu'
/ nght i942is, heavy le12Qe blAck ia DO FRO
I yisions WY dun nnd generally rsnier, fvfi
about steady At 50 a75salOq0. Lard v Sob "
I Bulk maate uegiee tea and nomlnally IN
chanRod; loose lote, long clear, - iga3 ~
short flhs, s. 55ab 90. abort clear Y 5ld9 vs.
! boxed lots long clear s. ioi short ribs 81 tkA
1 fhod clear IS aOa5 85 bacon inteady 10.
! clear 81 IS short ribs " elhi shon clear " =
HAns nrm al tx Rilhc.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-11-21

CHICAGO, I'LL, Nov. 90 -Catilo-Rpeoipts
1000; shlpments none; market quiet ana nom
inalIy stesdy, ship Ing stgofe, $40 e. is0 les ,
SIS OOa8 90; HtOokorB aud feeders, w 900. ~
cove. bulls and mixed 81 s5a8 4Oi Dulk " "
az 40; through Texas cattle strong w z0N
3 lO iIOgH--Receipta 1O0OS shipments lovvVi
salna iOa20c lower at 81 00ai 90 -hoep-lte.
rcipts 1909, shipments lGU; mhTtet httadYi
Rood IS O0dt 90; common 81 Ola2I0i western
So 00d3 90, Texans y 00nS 2Oi ambs " BOO
4 90.
~ LOUIS, NO. Nov. % --oattle- Receipts
GlD. shipments 800 market firm on az KINDS
particularly smooth, wGilerounued natives ana
good grades Of feeders and htoeker1
In birong demand, c1Oice native steers
81 1904 ~ fair N good RniYe shipping steerh
sg b0a4 20, hut.hrTB' steers, fair, 81 b09A 4gi
batehers' steers, fair 10 good, 81 9Oas tol Tex
ans Bnd Indiana. common - pTimpfAl W@o ~,
UogR-ItGcripta 1900 shipments none mhrket
opened steady, weakened, closing Dol lover
al q 6o@t III. sheep--Kocelpis ~ s1ip
monts none, market ashado stronger com noh
~ extra 81 fO@t o.
KAEsAs oIrY. MO, Noy 70 -Catile Reeslpts,
il8g, shipments. nfno market slesay E'91 20
0hOice, 50 l0G4 20, common % f2edluni ~ W.
OO; siocEers 81 25D2 10 feeding steers, " 10
( COZ o0wa 50 50a2 IDS gTast rang steerh W ~
az 20 H6gs Reeeiptk, 1890 shipments, vi
js 10 gOc lower Il. ~ aOdl 90. Bhefp-l ieceiptsl
2i2o. shipments. 20; mrrkst STEADY good
10 chOia s. 0e3 20; c0mNOh 70 neolum
81 50Y459