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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-27
COE.UNERES AND .EINI.

1t came to pass IN the days of
Grover Cleveland, in the fourth wear
of his reign, on the ninth month of
the year and on the 22nd day Of the
month. that crowd of sable sons
gathered themselves together in Il
place called Scotland Neck. And
in a certain grove If that city thew
were gathered Together. And a Ger
tain man stood up whose name was
Columbus Baker. And the same
claimed to be a Republican. And
he made a speech, Aud in his speech
he called those about him"brOthers.' .
And he said, MY God :" and be
said Great God' '-about dozen
times each. And in the same city
and in all the country round about
IS another party who are Democrats
And the speaker called them cow
ards. And when Columbus had fin
lshed his vocifcCations he stepped
aside aud went his way.
And when he had departed an,
other stood up. And he was like
unto the tirst-only a shade or two
more sable.
And he spake unto those about
him in these words: 'Ye are inferior
to the white race, and We are de
pendent upon them =" And straight
way the most Of his hearers left hin
and heard him no mare. And tn,
speakers name was Jim Martin.
And two days after, which was OF
10Th day of the same month, The
editor Of Il newspaper took a journe,
to another town " hich is called Hal
flax. And he asked to see in :
book And the book was opened
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-27
ABOUT SCHOOLS.

The greater part OF our editorial
space is given, during these days Of
contest. 10 the consideration Of 20,
IticaI aT,irs in one way or another;
aus we deem it fitting just at this
7aason 10 saw word about schools.
The different colleges of the State
that have already begun their SEES
,ions have opened with quite en-
conragiDp prospects. Chapel HI
has. ue to present writing, about 1870
.ulents; Wake Forest from the last
.ccount we read had POP students
Al! the schools have opened well.
Dur home 8chO IS have also opened
veil. Vine Hill Academy, Male and
Female has perhaps the most fiat
.ering prospects, all things consider
81, for a number of years.
And it is of our home schools we
wish to write more particularly.
Ia these days of ''hard times" and
tire same has been the cry ever since
the writer was a tiny school-boy y,
here is great need that our peoplr
econOmize in every way pos
7iOle. One Of the best and most
sensible ways of economizlng is to
send the boys and girls to home
schools rather than send them away.
We know il sounds little bigger to
some persons to have it announced
in the ''paper" that SO and so left at
snch and such time to spend SO
many months in such and such a
school. But now, coming night
Town to the plain truth of the matt
| ter is t:.ere anv advantaon in send,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-27

And the editor looked in. And he
saw opposite tue rana Of he man
called Columhra Wa q balance IF
unpaid take, for tie year 1887.
Aad be looked again; and he saw
opposite the name of the Speaker
called Martin hat he has not paid
his taxes for 1886 or 1897. And the
same Columbus Baker WANT to 90
to the Legislature and the same
Jim Martin wants anything he can
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-27
BUOKLENS ARNICA SALVE

THE BEST SALVE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum.
Fever Sores, letter. Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. It's guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction. or money refunded
Price 70 cents per box.
SALE BYE I. WHITEHEAD SEQ
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-27
TO THE VOTERS OF PALMYRA
TOW NSHIP.

Notice is hereby given that the
voting precinct in Palmyra towns
ship is changed from Braswells X
Roads to PALMYRA BY order of the
Board of Commissioners OF Halifax
county. L. VINSON,
Clerk of the Board.
Sept pa 1888. 8 81 st.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-27
TO the Voters of ButterWOOd
Township.

Notice is hereby given that the
voting precincL in Butterwood is
changed from Thorne's Mil to Jcnk-
ms store by order of the Boat of
Comm ssioners of Halifax county.
L. VINSON, Clerk
sept. "a, 1888. of the Board.
9 p st.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-27

why should a white man no puts
himself with tie negroes, and tells
them he is working for them against
the white people, expect to be treats
ed differently from them?
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-27

A valuable house and lot in the
centre of Scotland Neck. 4 desira-
bic location for a Boarding House.
Convenient to all the churches. A
good well of water on back porch.
Good outhouses, stables and barns.
A fine garden. Seven room house
with yard Of beautiful evergreens.
- The present owner wishes to
sell in order to move to other pro-
petty in town more convenient to his
business.
Any one desiring to purchase will
apply to the editor of THE DEMO
Graf. 9 p I'm.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-27

We are opposed to negro rule and
that is what we are fighting against.
We see no difference in the principles
advocated by white Republicans and
black Republicans. 1t is all against
the white man.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-27
DIR. BOYKIN'S
WORM KILLER
"THE BEST SELLING VERNIIFUGE IN
THE MARKET.'
The most reliable Worm Destroyer
in use.

THE MAItkEI.
The most reliable Worm Destroyer
in use.
eeY= Recipe furnished to any regular Ply
s;cian when requested.~z Ga
We have never asked for a certificate.
We have some Of the strongcst ever given
all sent without solicitation. Some of
them with the request that we publish
for the benefit of all children suffering
with worms. The bottle is larger than
usual. The NeTmfuge the best in the
market. The price as low as any-then,
why not use il? Read few only of the
many evidences Of its great merit.
Duck CREEK, n. c. Nav Sth, 1884
BOykin, GARNER K Co.. Baltimore, MGc
-Dear kirS: Mr.. y. Rudd. a very res
ponSIble customer ct mine, gave half
teaspoOnful Nv ORM KILLER to a child
last week and the result was 30 worms.
Mr.. Daniel Pines used it with still better
results: 10 worms from one child; of
course my sales will be large.
Yours truly, E. S. SMITH.
Mr.. II NJ. Mcdonald, Of LaGrange, n.
c., says Dr.. Boykin'S WORM KILLER .
brought over loo worms from one child
il his e,gjboThool and that It gives
u iver~al sa.irEAcli19." He sells more
of il than all other worm medicine.
PRICE ONLY % CENTS PER BOTTLE.
ANY NJ d can prescribe 1t and many do.
BOYKIN, GARNER & co..
Nos. II an Is North Liberty Street,
| s SIN BALTIMORE, MD.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-27

A gentleman from Tyrrell county
asked Us this week, "The issue is
pretty fine here, isn't it," We re-
piled Yes it rs as fine as a black
line and a white one.It 10 simply the
white man or the negro"
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-27
CAPS,
CONFECTIONERIES,
GROCERIES,,

in fact, everything that is usually
found in FIRST-CLASS store and
at PRICES never before eQualed.
E Country merchants will do
well to examine cur stock before
purchasing elsewhere,
9 20 ct.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-27
w ANT Ed

1900 MEN. 300 TEAMS.
To work on the Chowan & Southern
Railway between Tarbor0 and Roxobel.
n. c. Apply on grade or to
W. C. MERRITT
9 p I'm. Scotland Neck :. {.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-27

Tie money in the Office is what
puts the white man in the Republics
an party. The horor alone could
not induce him there The lines of
of Tennyson come in very truth
fully:
But the jmgling of the guinea helps
the hurt that Honor feels"
1t Is reported that Mebane, the
nominee for Congress by the Res
publican party in this district, has
been bought off. We thought that
Mcbaue would stick up to his rights.
1t is not manly in him to back down
now after having fought half the
battle. His friends seem afraid OF
Chcatham. He has shown less game
than he counted for.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-28

THE dime reading at DR.. J. B. Nose
ley's on Friday night was very en-
ioyable occasion. Between thirty-five
and forty persons were present, and
the readings and music were instruct
i've and charming. Such social gather
ings are quite improving, and is calcu.
lated to bind the people of any town OF
community closer together, and de.
velop the finer feelings of the young,
and beget in them aspirations which
will shape and determine their charac-
teristics in after life. This organiza-
ton Is fine acquisition to Lowndes-
vile.
Miss SALLIE DONALD of Williams
ton is on visit to her brother and his
family, Mr.. J. @. Donald
THE rebuilding of Wardlaw's bridge
over Little River, was let to Messrs.
Gillian Bros. for S1S7.50.
Mr.. WILLIAM LEE, of Anderson
County, has been visiting Mr.. Berry
B. Allen.
Mr.. D. H. MCGILL, of Hodges,
was in town Saturday on professional
business.
FERTILIZERS are still in demand.
The like has never been known be-
fore.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-28
RILEY's RANDOM RATTLE.
A Good Man for Solicitor 80. Pretty
Hoppers...SundayS School Scholars
Farmers, Merchants, Railroads,
and Other Matters.

R1LEYs. s. c., March 10, 1885.
After little rest, and being little late
felt like it was determined to blow us of, but
we are still here, and want to stay until we
give Will MCGOWAN rousing vote. Our peo-
pie have not commenced to talk politics yet,
put all feel deep interest In seeing VIII Nc
compost are being put In the ground.
viii MCGEE is laying In his Spring stock OF
nish all his friends with groceries, dry goods,
&c. &C.. at rock bottom prices.
Our young people have been having quite q
Wssdnesday '0r nshs Mss f% Emma Riley W ave
her friends O. leap year party, which was at
tended by large crowd, and was enjoyed by
On Friday night most of our young ladies
and young men, attended the hop at Hodges.
They report good dancing and lovely time
In general.
bers. Some Of the Hodges young men attend
quite regularly-glad to see you-will have
our streets worked by-and-by, 80 you can take
your Sunday afternoon drives with a little
more pleasure.
"sammie'' has a new setter dog-all he
needs now is for some one to 60 along and
kill the birds for him.
D. V. Sharp has been visiting friends in the
when he returned homo.
j. B. Agnew paid his Greenyille friends
visit lasi week-he likes to visit those parts
he gains few pounds every time.
Mrs. NJ. B. McGee is on visit Of some
length, to her son, ]. w. MCGEE, Of Westmin-
ster.
Mrs. E. B. Merriman, is at home again after
n visit Of several days to her father, In Aiken.
DR.. Willie T. Jones has another medical
student at his home, which he speaks very
highly Of
Riley & Co., continues to gin few bales OF
cotton occasionally.
One of our neighbors has planted beans,
guess he Is looking for hard time this Sum-
mer and thinks he will be in time to have
few messes before his bacon gives out.
One Of our best farmers says he is going to
be ready 10 plant cotton next week, and II the
weather is warm he may plant-he plants
early every year, and generally makes the
best cotton in the neighborhood. When
"fellow" has not got but q few seed, we think
he had better walt few days longer.
Our people don't talk railroad as much now
as they did OF olI-they are too busy-but we
take time to 60 to the cut occasionally and
look up, to see If we can see the oars coming,
but we can't, We reckon 1t Is still at the
Greenville and Laurens depot at Greenville.
NAVILLUS.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-28
An Orphan, 50 to Speak.

Until we get the Georgia, Carolina and
Northern road, the people of Abbeville coun-
ty are somewhat at loss which way to turn.
The trade OF this section has been almost en-
tirely withdrawn from Charleston. The trade
which has been going to Augusta will be d.
minished, unless our farmers get accommoda-
tions on terms which cost them less than
thirty or forty per cent. for few months
Some Of the trade which went TO Augusta
last year, will come to Abbeville this year, for
the reason that money and goods could be
had here on more reasonable terms than In
Augusta. Our bank has money which 1t lets
ont at the rate of ten per cent. without the In.
cidental loss ard cost Of s. to 81 In shipping
cotton. The day for hauling cotton about all
over the country, to sell 1t has passed. 1t Is
worth about as much in one market as In an
other, and the cost Of local freight commits.
sions, etc., is just so much loss to the farmer.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-28
BRIERwooD's CORD WOOD.
Buds and BloOms...DevOut Worship
pers-..Hawk Catchers..-New Conner
...Marriage OF Young People ..- A
Need Of the Public Schools.
BRIERWOOD, s. O., March "a, I

BRIERwooD, 8. c., March "a, 1888.
Trees and plants, with bud and bloom just
winter" But stern winter refuses to yield to
their demand, and still "holds the fort"
This scribe, In company with Mr.: I. A. Kel-
Ter, viewed the interior Of the new Methodist
such an inviting church in which to worship,
no member ought ever to be absent unless
providentially hindered.
MIR. J. w. Rykard Is the boss crow, hawk
and dog killer In the county. Woe unto the
that catches his chickens, and the dog that
sucks his hen eggs.
Messrs. r. J. Davis and T. A. Cobb have each
placed number OF nicely sawed cross-ties on
N Mr.. r. Parker Adkins, OF verdery, has pur-
chased the "Bond place" from Mr.. T. N.
Nickles and will probably make his home
among us after this year. better commu-
nifty In which to live could hardly be found;
railroad banks for long while, q dead weight
on the owners hands. have all been disposed
of through the wood racks, except about a
hundred cords which Is now being put
Mr. Edmond Anderson has been confined to
his bed for week past with some heart affec-
tion. Condition not much improved.
Died. Monday evening, March 18th, infant
child Of Mr.. and Mrs. tranklin ADKINS.
Mrs Louisa Malone is quite sick with fever.
The prayer meeting at the home OF Mr.. W.
O. Anderson was well attended.
Mr.. VIII Adams and Miss Maude Hutch1n.
son were married last Sabbath. Both resi-
dents of the famous East side OF Hard La
bor"
schools has more or less worry on account OF
the indifference Of some parents IN the mat
ter OF supplying their little ones with proper
books. For this reason the trustees should be
willing to supply school charts, and thus, In @
measure, remove this hindrance.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-28
Death of MalcOmb Erwin.

Our Honea Path correspondent informs US
OF the death of Malcomb Erwin, which event
occurred at his home last Saturday morning,
at the age OF "a years.
In his death Abbeville county has lost
patriotic citizen, and the church has lost
liberal supporter Of the gospel. Mr.. Erwin
came to this country some forty years ago.
without money and without special qualifi-
cation for business, but he went to work with
q determination to improve his condition III
life, and the handsome estate which he leaves,
and his acts of liberality in aiding public
measures or the interests Of the church attest
the SUCCESS which rewarded his efforts, and
would be O proud record in any mans life.
Many citizens will regret to hear of the death
of 80 geod aman.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-28
! Rau,arkable surgical Operation

n
A letter which was published in the Atlanta
Constitution a few days ago will interest mem.
bers Of the surgical profession generally, per
haps, but appeals particularly to the pride OF
the surgical staff Of the Hampton Legion, one
of whom undoubtedly performed the opera
ton In question. The letter Is as follows:
"The undersigned was of the Union force
engaged in action with the Hampton Legion,
before Richmond, on October 6, and haVlng
been wounded, an desirious OF finding the
surgeon who, now being unknown TO me, per
formed an operation upon my left arm; At
the.time I was commanding Company {, Sd
regiment New York cavalry, and was taken
prisoner OCTOBER. The operation referred 10
removing the elbow joint on the left arm
was performed on the field on the right-hand
side OF the Darbytown road. about four miles
from Richmond 1t was done In tent, and
there were two surgeons present. The opera
tion turned out to be OF a remarka1le cnarac,
who did 1t. II alive, In order that he may 6e
made ware Of his skilful work. II he should
be living, and this meets his eye, 1T would be
graph OF my arm, to be followed later by q
VISIT Of myself
"2,1l6 Third avenue, Minneapolis, Mimi"
To- The Ne,os and Courier says.
The surgeons of the Hampton Legion were
all South Carolinians and gentlemen Of emil
nencein their profession, and the skill dis
played by them on the battle-felds OF the war
has been no less conspicuous in their practice
in time OF peace. We cannot therefore, under.
take to name the one whom Capt. Stahler
seeks to identify, but, with the exception OF
DR.. John T. Darby, they are still living and
can doubtless decide this interesting question
among themselves. The survivors are Drs.
J. Somers Buist, F: I. Parker and F. L. Frost,
Of Ghsrls.ton; B; "; Taylor & Of Columbia; Mn4 dn
rim. OF Sumter. and to them Capt Stahler's
letter Is referred for the attention 1t deserves.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-28
GRAPE VINE TELEGRAMs FROM NINETY
SIX
All Sorts Of Talk In the Town OF
Busy Men and Pretty WOmen...A
New Face at the Door, My Friend
"A Sherif's Bee in His Bonnet.

N1SErY.SIx, s. c., March 9th, 1888.
Some of the ladies thought was rather
hard on them in you: last issue Ia Igsa,u u
spoke rather plainly, but as the olo saSIns &
goes "desperate cases require desperate RENE
dies" and II they will turn out IN tne iature
I will as warmly compliment them lor IL as
have heretofore regretted their absence.
Col. + II. Rice has just handed us Capt. j.
A. Peterkin's "talks with the cotton pianIeel' y. e
No farmer should be without q copy; ~ n ~ "a q
complete concise, compilation OF Things Ihst
are of interest to everybody who pretenos 10
farm. ,,aoto for Co.
licitor was in town last week visiting MS sls-
ter. Mrs l.. NJ Fouche, and at the same tlme
shaking hands with many old ana ne" ao'
DR.. W. II. Holland, surgeon dentist, has
rented an office in our town and says he pre-
known him from his youth up. The Doctor
has been a hard student and we are satisfied
his work will give satisfaction.
Capt. W. T. Branch, (and who is 1t that does
not know Tully Branch,) was In town recent.
ly. He is made Of the right sort Of stuff and
is fit to fill any office within the gift Of the
people Of old Abbeville. He shakes your
s heS had pss bee ee hd IN h iwax
like to be Sheriff: He has never asked for Of.
flee before and we trust he Is not too late. 80
come out on primary election day and give
You made me say last week that Capt. Hale
had returned from the Northwest when 1t
should have been North East, as he had just
returned from Boston, New York and Balti-
more.
Cousin William Rogers was in town few
days ago looking after his many friends and
We notice Mr.. George Cromer, OF Cow
Groye, shipping fine pair Of pigs to parties
Wade Hampton. the fine trottlng stallion.
property Of j. Monroe Wise, Of Trenton, was
on exhibition on the public square on last
Saturday. He is good one.
Miss McCaslan is here visiting friends.
Mr.. M. F. Sanders after few days indispo-
sition is out again looking little pale from
Mr.. W. r. Cooper shipped last week by ex-
press some fine fox hounds to parties at
Jeniper, Ala.
three year old mules last Saturday, which he
sells cheap for cash or in fall time with good
paper.
town few days ago looking after mules or
horses.
Col. Gaines, of the augusta Chronicle, drop.
ped down on us last Friday. He says Angus
Ia Is on boom.
besides one Of the most practical men near
Ninety.Six says he has tried all the breeds OF
cattle and hogs and at last decided that the
Jersey cow and Berkshire hog is better adapt
ed to our county than any other breeds. He
is eminently correct.
Capt. Jack Myers has moved to his farm in
Edgefield county near Ninety-Six.,
Mr.. Thomas Duckett has turned his atten-
ton to farming and will plant extensively.
Success to you, Bro. Duckett.
We notice that the Greenwood Tribune has
nominated Capt. James N. King for County
Chairman; Capt. King would make fine e1-
ward more faithful democrat.
Miss Annie Baker, OF Lowndesville, is visit
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-28
An Honored Ahbevillo Preacher In
Decatur, Ala.
Decatur, NeUS,

The Presbyterian church on Oak street is
served by Rev. j. L. Brownlee, a gentlemen OF
scholarly attainments and more than average
pulpit ability. His congregations have in
ed pastoral oversight OF the charge, and his
exceedingly ornate discourses always edifies
and instructs. Like the other house Of wor-
ship, the Presbyterian church Is toU small to
the congregation. There are
now 90 members Of this church; few months
since there were less than 80. On the same
lot where stands the church two story par
sonage Is being erected.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-28
A HANDSOME MONUMENT AND A DE-
SERVED EPITAPH.

The HandiwOrk Of Skilled Mechan.
les on italian Marble Mark the
Spot Where Sleeps the Honest,
Fearless, and IncOrruptible ID. wy.
att Aiken.
who are carrying on the marble business,
have just completed and put up in Green.
wood cemetery very handsome monument
for the late Hon. D. Wyatt Aiken. and we do
the handsomest In the country. 1t is made
out OF Rutland italian marble and stands II
feet high: The monument Is In sections, con-
name Aiken cut in beautiful raised capital
letters. Next comes the die with the follow
ing inscription cut thereon. On the West side,
cut In raised letters, D. Wyatt Aiken. Born
Hasband and and Parent faithful hui Elder 91TOsS IN the
Presbyterian church. HE that believeth in
me, though he were dead. yet shall he live.
On the North side, cut in capital block sunk
letters, Is the following inscription:
Colonel Of the 7th South Carolina volun-
teers, during the Confederate war.
Four years member Of the State Legisla-
ture; 1S64-1S6S.
Ten years o Representative OF the 3rd Dis
trict In the United States Congress; 1S76-lSs6.
bandry.
And on the South side, also in capital block
sunk letters the following inscription: Faith.
full and fearless, tried and true, honest and
honorable, Independent and inoorruptible,
fearing God, and guided In all the walks OF
Wyatt Aiken was son OF whom South Caro-
lima had more than reason to be proud and q
citizen whose loss she has every reason to
mourn sincerely and long.-From Ne,Us and
Courier.
Next to the die comes beautiful "Gothic'
cap and lastly comes the spire. which Is octa-
gon shape, with heavy folds Of drapery hang
Ing down to within feet Of the base OF spire,
having four tassels hanging to bottom Of
drapery.
Too much credit cannot be paid Messrs.
Leavell g. Gage for the artistic manner IN
which the work was executed. Their trade
is increasing to such an extent that Mr.. Leav.
ell was compelled to sell out his furniture and
undertaking business to assist Mr.. Gage In
the marble business. They have now about
fifteen jobs to finish. One Of them goes to
Kentucky and one TO Greenville. Their work
will compare with any In the country for
beauty Of finish and fine proportion, and they
deserve to succeed, both being young men and
doing their own work. May success attend
them.