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The Portland daily press., 1891-10-14
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MAHER-MOORE.

MAHER-MOORE.
At the Cathedral of the Immaculate Concep-
tion yesterday forenoon, Mr.. VIM. ID. Maher and
Miss Catherine Moore, both of this city, were unit
ed in marriage by Rev. Fr McSum mers of Old
town. The ceremony was witnessed
by a large number OF friends
and relatives OF the bride. j. Stewart
Maher of Boston, brother OF the groom, was
best man, and Miss Sadie Moore, sister OF the
bride. was bridesmaid. The young couple re-
ceiyed dazzling array Of presents. They will
reside on Free street.
BRYANT-TOTTEN.
There was happy home wedding yesterday
forenoon at the residence OF DR.. and Mrs. j. b.
Totten, on Locust street, their daughter, Miss
Florence DE B., being united in marriage to Mr..
Henry 5. Bryant. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. MIR. Whitman of Free street church. A
wedding breakfast was served after the ceremo-
ny, aud Mr.. aud Mrs. Bryant left on the noon
train for afOrtnght's "trip to New York and New
Jersey. They will reside at 2S Locust street.
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GENERAL NEWS.

Sunol lowered her record to 2.1O in the face OF
a heavy wind, on the kite-shaped track at Stock
ton, CAL, yesterday
Three colored men were killed and two white
men fatally injured by the fall of a cage In the
Niagara Falls tunnel yesterday,
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BALDWIN APPLES IN THE EXHIBIT.
How the sebago and Baldwin Farm
ers Manage a Fair.
They Have New Grounds and a Cred
table Show.
Good Words Also Merited by the Sag
adahoc Farmers.
Especial to the Press. !

MATToC KS, EAST BALDWIN, October 13.-The
conditions were decidedly unfavorable yesterday
for the combined fair of the towns of Baldwin and
Sebago upon their new grounds near Lake Seba-
go, in the town of Sebago, near the Baldwin
line and about three miles from Mattocks station,
East Baldwin. Next year it is proposed to hold
the fair earlier but 1t was delayed this season ON
account OF work on the track, fences, stalls
stand, etc. The grounds at present are but par
TALLY enclosed, but they have a Spacious and
handsome judges stand exec lent stalls for hors-
es and half-mile track that with little effort
can be made one of the best In the state. BY an
other year the enclosure of the grounds will be
completed and a grand stand for spectators will
be erected.
But despite the weather and the,advauced sea-
son. the fair opened very successfully fully 1900
play OF cattle was very good, especially oxen and
steers, some 40 pairs Of them representing the
good Jerseys, Holsteins and Herefords, repre-
senting the mitch aud dairy line of the farm.
The trials of strength OF oxen took place in the
forenoon and there were powerful efforts in the
The exhibit Of the products of the farm, garden
and orchard, and skill the ladies' with the
needle and in preserving fruits is made in sma IL
building on the grounds. II is not large but very
choice. Better quarters will be provided next
year, and the display will be greatly increased for
many were. deferred by reason. of limited space.
The apples were notably large and handsome,
Baldwin having long been famous for its apples
and Sebago shoulder to shoulder With It in the
same line The corn was also exceptionally good.
In one variety there are long strings the ears
measuring a foot in length. The SQUASH pump.
kins potatoes beets, turnips, etc., were excep-
tionally handsome specimens. The cranberries
rivalled the best that are raised on Cape Cod or
in Michigan.
The Races.
1t was a shiverlng, good-natured crowd that
lined the track for long distance either side Of
the judges stand, the wind swept across from the
lake in a very penetrating way. with not gleam
of sunshine to modify the chill. But more cheer
full and orderI6 gathering never assembled upon a
fair ground. The West Baldwin Band discoursed
excellent music at proper intervals.
The judges were Messrs. r. G.. Knight, starter
and DR.. c. G. Lord and E. @. Chute, timers The
uporn noria
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Will Be Cared For.

BDDEFoRD, October BINARY Goodreau, the
girl who has been kept locked in the attic by her
parents since March, will be sent to the Insane
Hospital at the city's expense.
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Tlm6-3.ob, 3.3bN
2.43 CLASS.


In the second heat of the three -year-old race,
wells sulky collded with Bonena's Bonena,s
sulky was wrecked but the driver escaped injury
The horse was Withdrawn then, but as no COM
plant was made the judges were obliged to de-
clare her distanced.
The programme for tomorrows races is-the
twoyear-oid class, three-mlnute class and free-for
all, but it now looks as though the rain would en-
force poStponement.
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Fears a Small Pox Epidemic.

MONTREAL, october 13-It is greatly feared
that during the coming winter, Montreal will sut-
Already forty cases are reported from various
parts OF the province,
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Base Ball.

Weather permitting, there will be good ball
playing this afternoon when the Boston Reds meet
the local nine on 1.-The Portland grounds. Game
called at 2.30.
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the stallion hare. stand him for a season.
and have b;r, trained for the track this year.
Mr. Cowan co scented to take the stallion whose
value vvas r,ac.d at 5000. The animal was
sent east win J. Fl. Nelson's string last year.
Tonioht the ri. deford Journal says that Mrs.
INGALLS, claims .he stallion now in Mr. Governs
charca is notl - horse but another which she
helIeyes was sr.,stituted for hers at some point
on the tourner lere, Mrs. Iugalls's suspicious
were aroused nv the horse's failure to show
speed this yeafs
The price of TWO Legs.
ArarsrA o&ober 13.-The case of Hight vs..
the waterv,lIe :. Fairfield Horse Railroad Com.
pany sas been titled by the payment of what the
interested pa;.- says is equivalent to nearly
sIo 600 a nor ,n of which is cash. The plain
tiff Is a how VIA was run over by car, losing
both legs.
Funeral of Captain Stuart.
RICHMOND, October 1S.-The funeral Of Capt.
b. Stuart occ nrred this afternoon. Capt Stuart
was es wears o. 4 and had always resided here.
The Knights Templar from Gardiner conducted
the services.
r. g. PhlIbrIck Killed.
BELFAST. Oc ,ober 1S.-R Castana Philbrick,
farmer aged G., belonging in East Troy, while
driving home day, was killed by the west tonnd
train. His i.u.se was also killed.
conviciei OF Poisoning Cattle.
sKowHEGAS, October 1s.-In the supreme
court today Alvin Frost of Smithfield was con-
victed on an Indictment for poisoning cattle with
Paris green in July last.
Rev. Mr.. Root Called.
LEWISTON, October 13.-Rev. 7. s. Root, re-
Gently pastor of the Congregational church in
Auburn, has received a call to the Park street
Congregational church in Hartford. Conn, at
salary Of S6000 He will probably accept.
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TINE EAThER.
Gall talIeht Rain

The following is the forecast OF the weather for
Maine: Light rain; slightly warmer, except
stationary temp srature on the eoast northwestern
ly winds. Storm signals displayed from Delaware
Breakwater to Boston section; cautionary from
Portland to Eastport
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2.45 cLAss-PURsE s1OO.

Time.
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NOR SALE-Pianos and Organs. McPhai
II piano $l65: Hallett & Cumston $50; Ken
Manuel pedal Organs, 1885, Small & knight, $40;
Melodeon $I0 Large stock of Decker Bros,
kranich & Bach, and Ivers q Pond pianos Just
street, OPP. City Hall, Portland, Me. 1871
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WANTED.

Good wide-awake agents to sell for the Fonthil
Nurseries, OF Canada. Good pay and regular and
drones need apply. We have 700 acres under
stock, every department fully equipped. Address
STONE q WELLINGTON, Temple Building,
Montreal. j. W. BEALL, Manager. Name the
Daily Press. sepl2d3m.
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= A M 8 P M.

Lscsi weather Report.
PORTLAND, Me-, October l3, 1891.
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At Mystic Park.

Inc races tomorrow will be in the 2.30 and
colts
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The TrottIng Programme.

The trotting events of the afternoon were races
in the three minute and two forty-fve classes.
They were witnessed by fair-sized crowd of peo-
pie. The judges of the races were Isaiah Pompilly
of Lewiston, George Nichols of Bath, and i. V.
McKenney Of Auburn. The races resulted:
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MAINE.
Tho sabattus house Rur,ea

LEWISTON, October 13.-The Sabattus House
Sabattus, owned by A. w. Potter of Lewiston
kept by Webb Hall, burned today 1t was large
house with an ell and stable. The fire extended
to.the buildings north owned by Mr.. Drinkwater.
consisting OF a double house and stable, which
we're consumed with contents. The dwellings of
Charles Moore, e. d. Bubier, r. d. Jones. DR.
Jacques, Henry Walker and DIR. Jordan, were on
fire but were saved without great damage The
loss on the Sabattus House is not estimated; in
sured. Mr.. Drinkwater's loss is $1,000; insured
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AGENTS WANTED.

A GENTS WANTED-To sell the best line of
IA political matter ever published; quick sell
ing and large profits; for further particulars APP
ply 20 POLITICAL PUBLISHING CO., 1856 Mid
die street, room ]. 81
"ANTED-Agents for cheapest life insurance
w known, previous experience not necessary.
Only % single assessments total since 1885,
State treasury guarantee fund, responsible man.
agement. no speculative features. Send for cir
culars. Correspondence invited. PROVIDENT
AID SOCIETY, of Portland, Me. Office 90 Ex-
change street. sep9-S
WANTpn-Agents to sell the Pinless Clothes
HIM LD Line; the only line ever invented
that holds the clothes without pins: perfect sue
cess patent recently issued; sold only by agents,
to whom the exclusive right is given; on receipt
OF DO cents we will send a sample line by mail;
also circulars price list and terms to agents; Sc
cure your territory at once. Address The Pin
less Clothes Line Co, so Hermon Street,
worcester Mass. ap11S&W1yr
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WANTED-Two gentlemen to board In private
w family; pleasant furnished room; reference
required. SO MYRTLE STREET, upper bell.
1O-l
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THREE MINUTE CLASS.

Ira Woodbury., Portland, b m Gipsy.......1 l l
A. Richardson, Brunswick, Startle, Jr.2 2 3
j. A. Proctor, Richmond, b Star .........4
j. w. Campbell, Bath blk m Kate Patchen.3
w. E. Henderson, Brunswick, b G Honest
jerry D 4
George A. Miller, Freeport b Lightfoot.. dis
William Rogers, Bath, b DIR. Franklin, Jr. dis
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NOR SALE-Brlck house, rooms all In perfect
II repair, desirable central location, within 40
rods OF City Hall, rents for $3.50 per annum;
always occupied; must be sold for $1,000; one
half on mortgage If desired; title perfect. w. IL.
WALDR0N, 10O Middle street. lib
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Ef0R SALE-A handsome parlor coal stove with
IL nickel ornaments. In perfect order will be
sold at fair price, Call at No 70 CARLETON
STREET, f0renoons. 1871
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looNTrSuED ON THIRD PAeE.l
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-10
THE DEAD FALL SCHOOL.
4 Cre.litabie Ex1libition-Good Dinner and
4 Pleasant Day.

Bright and early on Thursday morn
ing pulled out into the highway, and
| pointed the end Of my mules at Dead
! Fall. Eighteen miles are soon done,
| when there is the assurance OF pleas
ant and profitable day at the other enc
| Of the line. And allow me to say that
whatever anticipations had were
more than realized. The exercises We're
''iu~t spendid" and reflect credit upon
the scholars, the teacher, and indeed
upon the community, who have shown
| wisdom in their selection and support
| of one ofthe best teachers in the county.
| ] would like to mention individual eX-
eellences, tut time and prescribed
limit forbid, suffice to say that the con-
| duct Gf the exercises was source OF
qualification 10 all present, and showed
The toura of trained hand. | believe it
! would he advisable TO stop and sly who
| it is that / am talking about. In the
first place Miss Mamie Crooks, and the
participants III the exercises are as fol-
! lows:
Homer Stephens, who had charge Of
| the salutatory.
Lillian Werts, Jerry Crouch and
Eugene Werts amused us with the
"Wonderful. scholar"
Song.
Walter Werts discoursed upon Chari-
ty, after which We were reminded of our
Shortcomings" by Miss Bessie Blair,
John Reeder, Florence and Clarence
Werts.
Misses Maggie Long, Florence Werts,
Juanita Schumpert. Nora Blair, Minnie,
Ellen and Myrtle Werts next enter
tanned us with dialogue of The two
glasses"
Jerry aud Thomas Crouch explained
the utility of "Little things in hand
some style.
Eugene Werts next points out to us
the terrible effects Of Rum"
"Country cousins was Handsomely
Illuminated by Misses Virginia ard
Sallie Noon, Bessie Crooks and Lila
Werts.
Mr. Homer George declaimed can
gels can do no more" very handsomely
and forcefully.
"The Presidential candidate" by AIr.
Jacob Long, was A No. /.
"Jesus, lover of my SOUL" WAS very
touchingly and sweetly rendered by
class of young ladies of the school.
Burst bubbles" by Samuel Crouch,
was well rendered.
"Schoolnlaster- abroad" by Jacob
Long, Samuel Crouch, Walter Werts,
Charley Crouch, Henry Long, Jerry
Stephens and Willie Crouch, was in
imitable.
"When the roses come again" fOated
out upon the air from bevy of beau'i-
ful girls aud handsome young men.
Dinner.
There is no use to try to tell OF a din
ner in this secrion, hutyou unfortunate
individuals who were not there have
my pity -tip-top as regards both guam
tity and quality.
The evening was devoted to speech
making and passed very pleasantly and
prafitably, the speakers were Messrs.
G. B. Cromer and F. w. Higgins.
The concluding exercise, the rendi-
ton of the beautiful "Good-bye" by a
class of young ladies in line, each hold
ing letter of the word "Good-bye,"
was touching.
The trustees and people of the COM
munlty are highly pleased with Miss
Crooks as teacher and are desirous OF
retaining her in their midst. X.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-10
EXCELSIOR NOTES.

Cotton picking has been commenced
in this section.
The exercises of Excelsior school
closed on last Friday.
Mr.. J. w. Kibler, of Newberry, paid
brief visit to this section last week.
Mr.. J. Ebb Long, of Gallman Sec
ton, is visiting relatives here.
Mr.. James D. Kinard has returned
from bis visit to Saluda.
Miss Sallie Kibler's school at Ridge.
road academy has closed.
Miss jamie Kinard has been on few
days visit to relatives in Gallnan COM
munity.
Mrs. J. NJ. Wheeler and Mrs. J. L.
Wise, of Prosperity, visited in this
community last week.
The new academy buildingin Ridge
road section is being pushed on to com
pleticn.
The st. Pauls' school, Miss Cora
Dominick, teacher, will give an eXhibi-
ton and picnic on 10th of September.
We had brief visit in Gallman COM
llullllS ldSG " Cch anu 3 TAU w Hiu SiOpo
very good in that section.
Work on the new bridge near Mr..
NJ. l.. Kinard's residence has been
commenced and is being pushed long
as rapidly as possible. The county
furnishes the lumbe and the citizens of
the neigh borhood have obligated to- put
the bridge in order and the work is
getting on nicely. This is a long felt
desire. Let each and every one lend
helping hand in th:. good cause.
Friday was a rainy, dismal day and
we failed to attend the mass meeting at
st. Paul's. a pretty day, and our quiet
little community would have been well
represented at the alliance meeting at
that place.
We are requested to state that the
old school building in Ridgeroad sec
ton will be sold to the highest bidder
on Saturday afternoon, 18th, at 3 p. NJ.
We are requested to give statement
Of Mrs. Sallie Kinard of Ridgeroad
section who died at her daughters resi-
dence on August 18th 1891 at the ripe
! old age of So years. Mrs. kinard was
married to Mr.. Michael kinard and
was the mother Of twelve children and
out OF that number only four are now
living viz. NJ. D. kinard, J. J. Kinard
S. J. kinard, and Mrs. Catherine
Kibler. Mrs. Kinard's descendants are
II grand children and S6 great grand
children. Mrs. Kinard lived to witness
many of the trials and hardships OF
this life, having lost a son in the wal
and another accidentally killed at home
by rolling OK cart. Mrs. Kinard's
husband while starting to Columbia
with wagon loaded with cotton met
with the fearful fate of being mashed
to death by bale falling from the
wagon, and all her hard trials together
was almost more than mothers, heart
and kind husbands wife could bear
but she lived TO be an aged lady though
her last days were days of suffering.
Mrs. kinard was lover of her Bible
and always used the scriptures as hel
guide through this life and when un
able to read for herself would patiently
listen to others read for her. Mrs
kinard united herself to the Evangeli
cal Lutheran church in early life anG
remained 3 consistent member up tc
the time Of her death.
Mrs. Catherine kihlef requests us tt
return many many thanks to all bel
kind friends far and near who was sc
ready and willing to lend a helping
hand during her mothers illness May
the Lord bless and comfort each one
for their kindness received.
SIGMA.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-10
VARIOUS AND ALL ABOUT.

The Newberry Graded Schools will
open Oh MonGay, Dist instant.
Only one bale of new cotton has been
placed on the Newberry market as yet
| this season.
Monday was saleday, but no sales
in the city.
Dr. T. J. kinard, veterinary surgeon.
will be in Newberry OF the first and
third Monday of each month.
Rev. Geo a. Wright will preach az
the union service in the Presbyterian
church next Sunday night.
Mr.. G.. G. Sale has been appointed on
the board of county school examiners
in place of Prof. !. F. Brown, resigned.
Mr.. J. w. Chappell has bought lot
from the Building and Investment
Company OF Johnstone Street and will
build.
Mrs. Jane Barre " i'll build cottage
on her lot on Boundary Street. Mr..
&. 6. Davis has the contract and has
commenced work.
At meeting of the warehouse di-
rectors of the alliance on Monday Rev.
J. A. Sigh was reelected trustee
stockholder.
The County Commissioners will let
the contract for the bridge over Bush
River, near Bush River church, next
Saturday at II a. m.
On last Friday morning the light
ming struck house on Mrs. Coats
place at Helena and injured it to some
extent. A colored family occupying
the premises escaped without injury.
The Herald and News acknowledges
of an invitation to attend the closing
exercises of the st. Pauls school on
18th inst. The school is taught by
Miss Cora Dominick. We hope to at
tend.
Mr.. J. D. S. Livingston has sold his
place near Newberry, with house and
seveuty-fve acres Of land, to Mr.. Tabor
Hill, of Ninety-Six, for $500. Mr..
Livingston will move to the Hair
place.
Mr. Augustus Henry, of Asheville,
n. c., was married to Miss Lizzie
Suber, of Maybinton, S. c., by Rev. T.
E. Morris, at the home of J. S. David
son in this city on Sunday afternoon
Laurens Advertiser.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-10
Mclntosh's
Is the place for the best Apple Vinegar
on the market for picking. 1y
Personals,

Mr.. J. D. Davenport has returned
from New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Pool have re-
turned from the mountains.
Hon. Geo. S. Mower has gone to
Winnsbero on business.
Mrs. Geo. McWhirter is visiting
friends in Greenvllle.
slGen. w. H. Hunt returned on Tues
day from visit to Greenville.
DR.. w. E. Pelham left last Saturday
for the northern markets.
Mrs. w. w. Daniel left on Monday
for visit to relatives at Dyson in
Edgeield County.
Miss Laura Blease has returned from
trip to Asheville and other places iu
the mountains.
Mr.. E. B. Blease, of Asheville. came
in Wednesday on visit to his father,
Mr.. J. Hart. Blease.
Prof Nathan E. Aull was in New
berry for few days last week. He left
Wednesday for Houston, Texas,
Editor Wallace and NJ. A. Carlisle,
ESD, went uO"Q 10 COlulnOla on MOu-
day to attend Labor Day celebration.
Maj. L. W. c. Blalock has returned
from New York and is going to sell
clothing cheaper than ever before Of
fered in New berry.
Prof. G. ". Welch is spending this
week at Chester. He is one of the
faculty of the County Institute, and has
the department of mathematics.
Hon. Ira B. Jones, speaker of the
House Of Representatives, was in New
berry the early part of the week OH a
visit to relatives.
Mr.. Geo. Wright, who went to Texas
four years ago, is on visit to friends
aud relatives. He is looking we'll, and
we understand comes on d pleasant
mission.
Mr.. J. A. Martin, of Marlin, Texas,
stopped in Newherry on Monday to
visit the scenes of his youth. He lived
in Newberry thirty years ago and was
then student at Newberry College.
He left on Tuesday for Charleston.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-10

cheney III the studies Of the lower grade.
The facilities offered by the schools
and the thoroughness of their working
arc evidenced hy the large attendance
ID considerable increase on the num-
bers that have heretofore attended the
several schools OF the town. Ihe total
I attendance Of whites during the past
! term is three hundred and slNty-nlne-
| The total attendance of c0lOred children
during the past tnrr, is two hundred
| and ninety-seven. The average attend
ance of whites, two hundred ana
tiftv-one, and the average attendance
of colored children, one hundred ana
seventv-two. This average was greatly
reduced by the fact that number OF
children were withdrawn during the
last month Or two Of the terin-"hlteS
on account Of the warm weather and
the crowded condition OF the scn"o!
rooms; colored children OH account OF
the need their parents felt tor their
labor.
The account thereto attached shows
the total expenses of the school, ais"
the assets from which these expenses
have been met. These expenses have
been larger in consequence OF the
necessity of purchasing desks and other
apparatus and furnishings. 1t IS proper
TO state that the amount derived from
taxation another year vii! eXceed ny
some hundreds of dollars the amount
which was realized from the tax last
collected.
It will be borne in mind that tie
County Treasurer is the collecting ana
disbursing officer of the school "lstrlct
so far as the moneys derived from taX-
alton and the Peabody fund are con-
cerned. We have been obliged to ap-
point a special treasurer for the custody
of bonds issued for building and equip
ment purposes and the proceeds IT
their sale, as the Legislature made no
provision for them. MIR. l.. NJ. Speers
submits herewith his account as such
treasurer.
IF desired committee of citizens
might be appointed to audit these ac-
counts: and it is the desire of tins
board that this be done, so as to leave
$50 doubt as to the course of action nur-
sued by the board.
1.-THE accounts are too long publlca-
ton, but will he submitted at the citl-
Zens' meeting.
The expenses for the ensuing year
can not be accurately fixed. They Will
be about the same as the year just past,
and the following is the estimate:
Superin1endents Salary.....sl, ,OO0 = 900 %
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-10
yaugltanville Notes.

The farmers in this section are very
busy picking cotton:
Mr.. Johnnie w. Wallace is improv-
ing very slowly.
Miss Kate Bullock, OF Greenwood, IS
uisiting friends at Vaughanville.
Mr.. w. A. McSwain is clerklng Tor
Mr.. G.. A. Brooks.
Mr.. David Black aid wife are visit
ing relatives in Lexington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Goodwin, of Goldvllle,
paid a flying visit to Mr. John S. Brooks
last week.
Miss Minnie Pitts will begin her
school the 18th. We are glad TO well
come her back again.