The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1894-11-14

MIR. E. D. Hodge, of the Fork, has gone
to Florida on visit to his brother.
Mrs. C. F. Williams, of Sumter. is in
Manning visiting her mother, Mrs. M. y.
Burgess.
Miss Jerette Wells, daughter of School
Commissioner Wells, has been quite sick
in Columbia, bIt is now better.
The sales at the dispensary las. Saturday
was Sl35.
The total taxable property in Clarendon
county is s2,6l2,04o.
Mr.. E. B. Andrews is assisting Mr.. Err
win at the dispensary.
The county commissioners held their an
nual meeting last Thursday.
The election returns for this county were
carried to Columbia this morning.
Some of our merchants are piliEg up cot
ton in their store lots waiting for better
prices.
The South Carolina Methodist confer
ence meets in Iaurens on the 2Sth of this
month.
The county canvsssing boards met yes
terday and canvassed the vote Of last weeks
election.
The young folks are to have big frolic
tomorrow night at Mrs. u. 4. Shannons,
in Salem.
All of the Manning schools are in -four
ishing condition. The attendance is larger
than usual
The Atlantic Coast Line will sell reduced
rate tickets to the colored State fair which
begins on the 26th inst.
On account of the tightnass of money
matters very few of the people Of this coun-
ty will attend the State fair.
When farmer is in need Of an emetic,
all that he has to 90 is to 60 to cotton
buyer and inquire the price of cotton.
The Sumter Freeman is the oaly news
paper il the State published by white men
that rejoices in the defeat Of David b. Hill.
There was no contests before the canvass
ing boards yesterday. although it was hint
ed o contest would be made in the interest
Of Pope.
The two darkies that were put in Jail
Treasurer CopeS, of Orangeburg. ha We been
released.
Under instructions from the Postmaster
General ell fourth-clasS postmasters with o
money-order department were required to
give new bonds.
The Fork box is the only one in the
county that gave majority against the
Nd n0NStltr.
tional convention.
Dr.. Baylis II. Earle. eldest son Of Gen.
Joseph H Earle, is now surgeon on one
of the ocean steamships plying between
New York and Rotterdam.
The box at Pinewood and the one in the
Fork came in with small majorlties against
the constitutional convention. The Fork
box also gave Pope majority.
Wanted-Lady or gentleman canvasser
in each township. Will guarantee at least
$500 per day to faithful workers. Address
Jno. F. Simmons, Rowesville. S. c.
We have been exceedingly indulgent to
some of our subscribers, and now we ask
them to show their appreciation by coming
forward to make good their promises.
Neilrs estimate of this years cotton crop
is nearly eleven million bales. If this es-
innate IS correct we do not see any encour-
agement for holding for better prices.
MI. &C. Davis has been quite sick for
the past week, and last Sunday night he
was very ILL., He is now much better, and
tits hoped will be on his feet again soon.
Onion Sets at Loryea's.
Died. last Saturday, Mrs. Nancy Minis.
retict Of the late j. n. Minis. in the eighty
eight year of her age. The burial took place
Sunday at Bethlehem church. near DAVIS.
Thomas l. Bradham is Offering for sale.
the best wagon and the best buggy you ever
saw for the price. Call and see them.
Married at the Pscksville Baptist church
last Wednesday evening, by Rev. E. D.
Wells. Mr.. Boyd Gregg, of Sumter. and
Miss Lee Reynolds, daughter Of DR.. \" d.
Reynolds.
The Highest cash price given for cotton
seed. ". NJ. Brockinton.
The citizens of the city of Aiken had
big jolli6cation and ratification meeting
last Friday night in honor Of their distln-
puished townsnan, Governor-elect John
Gary Evans.
The best Sc. cigars in town at Brockin-
tons drug store.
Notwithstanding the falling Of IN the
price of cotton seed, many OF our farmers
still continue to sell their seed, and mex.
spring these same farmers will &c in debt
for fertilizers
For pure, fresh candies, 60 to Loryea, the
Druggist
Married in Sumter last Thursday even
ING. at the residence of the brides parents,
by Rev. DR.. Edmunds, Mr.. Joseph b.
Maves and Miss Leila Pierson, daughter OF
Mayor B. G. Pierson.
Pick leaf, the best SIN moking tobacco on
the market, 10 c. package at brockinton S.
Cards are out announcing the marriage
of Mr.. John J. Fowler, Of Whining ton, and
Miss Lula Heiser. of Sumter. The cere-
mony is to take place this evening at the
residence of the brides mother.
1t is pleasure to dye when you use Dia,
mond DYES. We have full supply. all
colors. R. 3. Loryea. the druggist.
The people of this county should hold
meetings in every school district and pc
tition our newly elected representatives to
Introduce some measure in the Legislature
that will give MS better system OF free
schools.
For chapped hands and lips try SC. bot
.,e of Petreisine, at Brockinton's.
Died last Friday night, frankie Turner.
oce6 thirteen years. The funeral TOOK
place last sunday at st. Paul church.
The deceased was taken sick on Ioesday
with the same mslady that carried MS
father off the week before.