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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-03-20
Wonderful Clock.

Mr.. G. Alexander is a genius, and
always has some novel and pretty at
traction at his jewery store. His
last and most wonderful is a clock.
This clock is incased in a most beau
tiful piece of workmanship, represent
ing Swiss mountain cottage OF
Dothic architecture. Surrounding
the house is neat fence inclosing a
aower garden, and in the garden are
vines and shrubbery against the house.
All is beautifully executed. The
work was done with small scroll
saw. The material used is mahoga-
nv, and is fifteen inches in height,
ten inches wide, and four and a half
inches deep. Mr.. Alexander resided
several years in Switzerland, and says
it is an exact imitation OF the Swiss
cottage.
In this case is small, one-day, le-
ver-movement clock, which not only
strikes the hours of the day, but also
the half hours.
Connected with the works OF the
clock is music box, and every time
the clock strikes {every half hour
this music box plays one of four pop,
uIar airs. Mr.. Alexander conceived
the idea of connecting this music box
with the running works of tae clock,
and originated very simple connec-
ton between them.
The clock Is on exhibition at his
store, and Mr.. Alexander will take
pleasure in exhibiting.
The cuckoo clock is also still en- ex-
hibition. In this clock cuckoo ey-
ery hour comes out and announces
the hour of the day, and also sounis
one note every half hour.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-03-20
Manning will have a bank next fall

Manning will have a bank next 1aii'
A barrel of fine roe shad was
quickly disposed ofin town yesterday
Quarterly conference at the Man
ming Methodist church next Satur-
day and Sunday.
The colored Presbyterian preach
ers here last week, were set OF fine
looking, intelligent men.
Foa SnE-One-fourth barrel of plaster OF
paris. Call at this Office.
Cleveland and several of the ex-
secretaries, members Of his cabinet,
are in Florida, spending q couple OF
weeks.
Rev. ". n. Lowmand will preach
at the Taw Cav (colcred) Baptist
church every second and fourth Sun
day of each month.
A hot supper will be had at Home
Branch church next Friday night
week, April 29th. The ladies wish to
repair the church. The public IS IN
vited.
The endowment rank K. of P. will
meet this evening at S O'Clock III MI.
B. F. Barron's Office, for organization.
A full attendance is requested. Month
" dues must be paid.
Garden seed, fresh and genuine, inst re-
ceived ut Dinkins & Co.'S drug store.
Crime is epidemic in character.
Murder and sudden death is now the
epidemic in this State. Every paper
contains an account OF a murder or
other strocious crime committed IN
the State.
MIR. ". W. Eolladay, of Summer
ton, who was thrown from his buggy
ten days ago and severely injured, is
improving and was able to. sit up last
Friday. Mrs. Holladay is about fully
recovered from her injuries.
Mr.. W. K. Bell received his car
load of horses and mules last Satur-
and they are beauties too. He has
been driving around town some OF the
horses, and they show off well. One
pair of mules are probably the largest
in the county. Cali early and see
them before they are sold.
TIE NAMING TINES job Office has
been unusually busy all the winter,
and we have turned out great many
jobs. Our prices are low and wors
first class. We have good presses, q
good stock of paper and stationery:
and all the facilities for doing first
class work. Call in and see samples
and get prices.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-03-20
CAPTURED BY THE INDIANS.
An Interesting Stcry of the Life of Mrs.
Polly Floyd.

BETHLEHEM, March l2-Alrs. Polly
Floyd, Of Douglass township, wife of
Mr.. Morris H. Floyd, died on yester-
dav, at an advanced old age. This old
lady had an eventful history. When
in her teens, she with her parents
moved from this vicinity to the State
Of Alabama. At this time she was
engaged to be married to Mr.: Floyd,
. but It appears her parents objected.
Nevertheless, within short time after
her arrival at their new home, she Sc
cretly left her parents, and Journeyed
on foot, unaided and alone, back to
South Carolina, occupying more than
a year on the way A few weeks after
ner arrival here She was happily mar
ried 10 the lover of her choice.
In coming to South Carolina she
was captured by the Cherokee In
dians, then occupying lands in Ala
bama, and lived with them il the fam
ily of the medicine man" more than
three months, when she was released
by United States soldiers who remor-
ed the Indians by force to their res
ervation by virtue OF a treaty had
with them.
She claimed to have learned their
art of compounding herbs, and prac-
ticel it among her neigh bors. She
was an oracle on dreams, charms, and
witchcraft. She never had any chill
dren, and leaves an aged husband to
mourn her loss, to whom [ extend my
sympathy.
We are having too much rain, and
planting is much behind in conse-
ouence. Bad roads in abundance.
Money scarce and getting scarcer-
SALEM.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-03-20
Wednesday, March 20, 1889.
Your Name in PRINT.

DR. B. Rutledge, Of Florence, was II
the county last week.
Capt. A.-Levi and Miss Sallie Levi at
tended the Pu-im ball ID Charleston last
Monday evening.
Miss Josie Mclean, the popular and
accomplished young school mi istress at Jor.
dan, was visiting friends in Manning last
Saturday and Sunday.
Maj. P. G. Benbow, superintendent OF
the Methodist Sunday-school in this place,
has been elected a delegate to the State
Sunday-school convention to be held IN
Charleston next week.
Miss Mary S. Nettles. of Sammervllle,
an old lady aged eighty-fve years. was on
visit last week to her brother, Rev. A. Net
ties. She is now spending some time ii
Foreston with DR.. L. ". Nettles.
Mr.. C. 8. Pack, who is now doing bus
mess in Kershaw, was in town last Monday
He reports that he is well pleased with his
new home, and doing about as wei! as he
could expect. He and his family left yes
terday morning for their new home.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-03-20
Dave Tucker.

A private note from Dave Tucker
says: eve are having so much rain
1 can't do anything but write and
eat Our readers may then expect
next week, or the week after at the
latest, another of Dave fuckers in
teresting letters. We promise for him,
and know he will not let our promise
so to protest. The interesting ac-
count elsewhere Of Mrs Polly Floyd's
life will be recognized as from his
pen.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-03-20
CONSUMPTION SURELY CURED.

To TIE ED1Tos-Please inform your read
ers that I have positive remedy for the
above named disease. By its timely use
thousands Of hopeless cases have been per-
manently cured shall be glad TO send
two bottles of my remedy FREE to any of
your yeaaers who have consumption if they
will send me their express and post Office
address Respectfully,
T. \. SLOCUlI, NJ c.. 1Sl Pearl St, \. y
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-03-20
TerlllS:

SUBSCRIPTION RATEs.-One copy, one year
$1.50; one copy, six months, G5 cents.
one copy; three months, so cents. AL
subscriptions payable in advance.
ADVERTISING RATEs.-One square. lrst In
sertion. 81 90; each subsequentlnscrt'on,
so cents. Obituaries and Tributes OF
Respect charged for as regular advertise
ments. Liberal contracts made for three,
six, and twelve months.
CONCENTRATIONS must be accompanied by
the real name and address of the writer IN
order to receive attention. No communl-
cation of personal character will be pub
hshed except as an advertisement.
For further information address
S. A. NETTLES.
Manning, S. c.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-03-20

Parasols in endless variety 25c up.
Balls celebrated corsets for ladies' and
misses.
Complete line Of laces cambria and lawn
embroidery.
Cambria and lawn founciog and allovers.
At F. Lewis, Sumter, 5. 9.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-03-20

Buy your rent aud supply liens,
billie of sale, and other law blanks at
the MANNING TINES Office. Lowest
prices.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-03-20

Two Offices, next to B. P. Barron's law Of
fee, for rent. Apply to D. n. Bradham.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-03-20

AZ kinds of fresh garden seeds for
sale d, ForestoN, at Dr.. Nettles's drug
store
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-03-20

Sparks Perfect Health, for kidney and liv-
er diseases, S1.OCa bottle, at Dinkins i Cos.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-03-20
Dyspepsia

Makes many lives miserable, and often leads TO
self destruction. Distress after eating, sick head
ache. heartburn, sour stomach, mental depres-
sion, ETC., are caused by this very common and
increasing disease. Hoods Sarsaparilla tones the
stomach, creates an appetite. promotes healthy
digestion, relieves sick headache, clears the
mind, and cures the most obstinate cases Of dys.
pepsia Read the following:
AZ have been troubled with dyspepsia. had
but little appetite, and what did eat distressed
me, or did mo little good. In an hour after eating
I would experience faintness OF tired, allgone
feeling. as though had not eaten anything:
Hoods sarsaparilla did me an immense arncuas
Of good It gave me- an appetite, and my fooa
zelished and satisfied tie craving I bad previously
experienced. It relieved me Of that faint, tired,
aI-gone feeling I have felt so much better since
I took Hoods Sarsaparilla, that am happy to
recommend it." G. a. PAGE, Waterfowl, Mass.
n. B. Be sure to get only
Hoods SaTsapayilia
Sold by all druggists. sl;si1for IS. Prepared only
by c. L HOOD & CO., ,Apothecarcs, Lowell, Mass.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-03-20

Ladies jersey knit vests, blue. pink, and
white 25c.
Latest novelties in ruching.
Large stock of eolored bordered handker-
chiefs l2sc up.
Just received spring styles of ginghams.
Examine our pure silk gloves al 35c.
At T. Lewis, Sumter, S. G.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-03-20
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF CLARENDON,

By LOUIS AppE1r, ESQ, Probate Judge.
VT7HEREAS, LOUISA E. HUGGINS
w made suit to me, to grant her letters
of administration Of the estate Of and effects
of II. 81. HUGGINS;
These are therefore to cite and admonish
ell and singular the kindred and creditors
of the said II. h. HUGGINS, deceased, that
they be and appear, before me, in the court
Of probate, to be held at Manning, S. c., on
the 22nd day Of March 1889, after publica-
ton hereof, at II o'clocl, in the forenoon, to
shew cause, if any they have, why the said
administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand, this fourth day Of
March, ammo Domini, 1889.
Il. 81 LOUIS APFELT
Judge of Probate, c. G.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-03-20

All the popular patent medicines for sale
al Dinkins Co. s drug store.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-04-11
The Retiring Mayor.


At the last meeting of the old city
council, on Friday evening last, before
the affairs Of the city were turned over
to the new mayor and council, the fol-
lowing resolution was submitted, read,
and ordered spread upon the minutes:
RESOLUTION.
at the close of the present term of
the Hon. A. J. auckland, as mayor of
this city, we, the undersigned members
of the city council, believing that his
administration of the affairs of the city
has been an able. honest and efficient
one, and remembering with pleasure
his uniform courtesy and impartiality
toward us throughout all our inter-
course with him, now desire to extend
to him, at the close of his official term
of Office, our sincere thanks, and extend
to him also our well-wishes for his
future.
In this connection we also desire to
thank w. E. Stoke, City Clerk, for the
efficient and faithful manner in which
he has discharged his official duties.
G. l.. MOSES,
GEO. SPENCER,
F. B. CALDWELL,
w. o. MORRISON,
w. +. HARPER,
F. B. SCHUsTER,
CHAS. CHAMBERLAIN.
Councilmen
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-04-11
appears.
A Kick.

On Saturday evening last a meeting
of the patrons of the Great Bend
Water Supply Co. was held in the coun-
Gil room, and the matter of the recent
raising Of water rates was discussed
with some feeling. r. G. Bailey was made
chairman, and w. E. Stoke secretary.
A committee, composed of Ed w.
Moses, John III. Hubbard and Fred
Zutavern, was appointed to wait upon
the water consumers of the city and
obtain their signatures to an agreement
to shut off the water and ike no more
of it unless the water-wOrkS company
come back to the old rates rates
they gave when parties put in their
hydrants.
The meeting adjourned to Monday
evening of this week, when the COM
mlttee reported some forty-three
signers to the petition, OF agreement.
The committee were instructed to see
all the consumers, and then submit a
certified copy to the water-works COM
pany.
Rates charged in Larned, Dodge
City and other towns had been OBJ
tanned, showing that the rates the
Great Bend company propose to charge
are much higher than those of any
other town.
We believe the water company is not
treating our people fairly, and hope
that those who sign the agreement will
stick to it, and compel the company to
do the square thing or quit business.
Corporations are soulless affairs, and
the only way to deal with them is by
prompt and determined action-just
such action as our people are taking.
Some of our councilmen are also
worked up over the matter, and it may
not be smooth sailing for the water
company unless they show an inclina-
tion to do right.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-04-11
Quarterly Report Of County Superin
tendent of Public Instruction.

Quarter began Dec. 81, 1888. and ended March %,
1889 for Barton county, Kansas.
District schools visited this quarter, giving num-
Der of each district: 3S, 30, 4, Z, 50, 3d. A. 49, II,
g. 49, B. 3d. 5 ST. ST. 81 54 60, S. ST. IS, 79, GO, So,
45 n, 81, 49, 49, SO, CO. 81, %, 49, 80, TO- 81, 3D. 81
81, %. Al 49, IL, 40, a. 6, 25, 20.
Total number of visits, So
Average length of time spent in actual school in
spection, 23 hours per school.
Number of written reports of such visits made to
the District Board, So
Number consultations with District Boards. 4;
at the time the district visited, 1; in my
Office, 3.
Number of days Office has been kept open at
county seat, 81.
Number of examinations of District Clerks
records, 4; number found kept required by law,
2; number found incorrectly kept, 3.
Number of examinations of District Treasurers'
records 2; number found kept required by law 2;
number found incorrectly kept, none.
Number of teachers meetings attended, 9, as fol-
lows: at Great Bend, Kan, Jan. IL and %.
Number of lectures delivered none.
think the Office is supplied with suitable record
books, required by the existing law.
Number of certificates granted, 10, second grade
and third grades.
hereby certify the above to be correctstatement
of the work of this Office in the herein
ported for the quarter ending this day.
Dated at Great Bend, Kan, this 25th day of
March, 1889. w. H. GRANT,
County Supt. Barton county.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-04-11
Concerning Fruit Trees.

j. w. Chapel of this city hands us
the following, written by his brother,
Mr.. F. I'll. Chapel, of Oregon. Wiscon-
sin. AS it is believed that the same
trouble is met with in this country as
spoken of in the following, it may be of
interest to our readers. Mr.. Chapel,
after stating that he has had 20 years.
experience in fruit culture, says:
ut is well known by all fruit growers
that many Of,our apple trees died out on
the southwest side. The claim has
often been made that this is caused by
the effect of our severe winters. l
maintain that it is caused by our eX-
IRENE drouths. When the sun is SO
hot that it cooks the apple on the tree,
and the ground does not contain enough
moisture to feed the tree or fruit, the
new wood which is forming is scalded;
then the borer deposits eggs in the bark.
Now at this critical time, the growth
of the tree is retarded until late in the
season, when a new growth of wood
starts, and does not ripen for the
winter. AS a preventative / would
recommend to remove about two inches
of the soil, for the space of three to five
feet, around the tree, making a Shout
der four inches high at the outer edge.
Then fill this space with coarse sand,
in which no Vegetation will grow.
Against the bark, especially of young
trees use a little finer sand, placed
browning about the trunk, to prevent
freezing. This.sand will act as a mulch
and receive the rain as it falls, which
will be retained during a period of ex-
treme drouth, say of six weeks duration.
The trees will thus grow evenly, and
mature lin proper season. Never
under any circumstances, fertilize a
tree growing in our western soils, as
they are naturally rich. 1t causes
fungus and blight, and too late growth
to go in to the winter. Fertilization
has been tire death of thousands of
young trees in the west.
ssTrees should never be trimmed be-
fore the first of July, as the sap has not
ceased flowing until that time, and
bleeding is sure to follow. The tree,
if trimmed at the best time-between
July 1 and 1O-will recover rapidly
from the wound. as the sap has then
became mucous substance, and does
not discOlOr the wood, causing black
heart, making the tree consumptive.
All suckers or water-SprOutS should be
removed as soon as they appear.
| would advise no trimming except
enough to shape the tree when young,
as every scar deadens the wood and
| ShOrtenS it's life.'
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-04-11
Central Normal Notes.

O6uGfdl NOTI1dl NOG6Ss
By Uno Who.
The equipments for the drill company
will be sent for soon.
Prof. Stryker will attend the teachers
association at Lyons next Saturday.
The roll still grows larger. Next to
Barton, Republic county is best repre-
sented.
A crowd from Larned were visiting
their friends at the College Saturday
evening.
Come out some morning at 1925, and
see the liveliest and best school in
western Kansas.
Saturday evening the second section
of the science class will deliver their
final essays. Exercises will commence
at s p. N.
PROGRAM.
ID. E. Howard, ''NapoleOn'.
20. w. Divine, every good deed
nobly done will repay the COST
3-Georgie Welles, Bolivar.
4-Quartette.
ening the World.''
6-Hattie Thompson, catherine de
Medici."
III. H. Garfield, ''Parisitism.''
S-Instrumental Music.
9-Carrie Lightbody, ''Louis XII"
10-Hattie Culver, Little Things
11-H. w. Giddings, Samoa"
12-Louie Benson, ''Cortez.'
13-Miss Florence Townsley, vocal
solo.
III. A. Brady, "The Laboring Glass
of France in the 18th Century,"
15-EliSe Moss,
16-W. T. Clark, "The Future of
the Negro.''
17-"Go-as-you-please."
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-04-11
,rairie state the more beautiful. health

prairie state the more beautiful, health
full and attractive our state will be;
and as unity of action upon the part
of any people is the best way to bring
about any general good a certain day
named upon which all people are re-
quested to do what they can to beautify
their homes is wise step on the part
of the governor. Judgment should be
used, however, and trees should not be
planted just because it is arbor day,
but they should be planted with view
to making them grow-giying them
proper care and attention, and there
after looking toward the time when
our state will be less of the open prairie
and an unadorned expanse it too often
appears.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-04-11

The report of w. III. Moore, the ex-
pert accountant who has been going
over the books of the county from the
time of its organization to the present.
has been submitted to the board
of county commissioners, which report
was accepted and appears in this issue.
Mr.. Moore is entitled to great praise
for the work done, and we hope next
week to give fuller statement of the
character and Importance of the work.
Lack of time and space forbids cur
doing SO this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-04-11
Total amount outstanding, March IS, 1889 $751;

Total amount outstanding, March 49, 1889 S35C 0OOO
Making total outstanding Indebtedness of s3 20
The amount of Interest paid by the County from
date of organization to March 49, 1882 on Bonds and
Warrants, was S73, 354.29
The cost OF the Court House and Improvements
made on same, and at the Poor Farm, SO, 4S
The amount of General Expenses paid by the
County since its organization was 1886, 749. 90
The amount paid by the County for Bridges in
Guiding interest ON Bridge Bonds and Warrants,
was S21 400. 4S.
The set Of books submitted herewith show the
full accounts of the Exreasurers of Barton County,
Kansas on page of the Ledger, under the Ledger
title of ''Ex-Treasurers' Account.
This account shows debit balance of S569.17,
and belongs to the account of l.. I. Viewer Ex-
Treasurer.
The items composing this amount was for com
mission charged by Ex-Treasurer L.. F. Viewer, on
money received by him account of school land, Prn-
cipal, and in conformity with the law as shown by
Sec 1, Chap 154, Laws of 1886, did not allow these
items of credit.
counts of ExTreasurers to balance except the small
balance of S16.22 against L. +. Viewer and SIG. ~
against A. w. Gray, and S1921 against Cal Viewer,
and $40 90 in favor of John AIefs which balances
closed into Delinquent Tax Account
I find the amount in the hands of l. NJ. Krause,
County Treasurer, including uncollected tax, on
shown in detail by his ledger compiled by me
and also by the ledger herewith submitted
All OF which is respectfully submitted.
w. H. MOORE, Accountant.
State of Kansas, Lee
Barton County, "
w. HI. Moore, being first duly sworn on oath
says that the above report made by him is abso-
utely true and correct in substa and fact That
he has performed the work set forth in his con-
tract with the board of county commissioners of
Barton county and that the balance shown in de-
tail on the new books opened by him for said county
are the true balances W. H MOORE
Subscribed and sworn to before me this Sth day
of April, 1889.
IsEAL1 ELRICK C. COLE, Notary Public.
Commission Expires April ID, 1891.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-04-11
What a Victory(?)

Once in great while the Register
under the efficient editorial manage
ment of Bro. Charles, gets off some
thing satirical that borders upon the
amusing. Last week for instance
when the returns showed that the
straight republican city ticket was
showed deeply under, only two out OF
seventeen of the city officers elected be
ing straight republican, nominees
that paper contained the following
headlines to a quarter of column OF
after thought gush:
- (tITNV III INfNrEInN
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-04-11
Arbor Dav---Fndav.

The governor having set aside this
day for the universal planting of trees,
1t viii be well for all who can to make
some effort to plant trees on and about
their premises. OF course, there is no
coinpnlsion about the matter. The
object of an arbor day is to call the
attention of our people to the fact that
this IS the time of year to plant trees;
to impress uponrthe minds of the peo-
pie the fact that the more trees that are
planted and made TO grow in this