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w edgefeld Letter.
WEDeEFILp, Nov. 5, 1895.

WEDGEFILD, Nov. 5, 1895.
Mr.. James H. Aycock was buried to-day 10
the Presbyterian Churchyard before very
large concourse of friends. A very large
crowd of negroes were at the grave. Ser
vices were conducted in the church by Rev.
James Mcdowell, assisted by Rev. John
Kershaw.
10 the death of Mr.. Aycock this COM
muuity has sustained a great loss. His
conspicuous figure aud Influence will be
greatly missed by persons of all classes and
conditions. The community has the deepest
sympathy for big bereaved family.
Rev. John Kershaw having sent in his
resignation, the vestry of the Holy Gross,
Stateburg, accepted the same with much
regret on last Sunday. Mr.. Kershaw has
labored earnestly 10 this parish for nearly
eleven years, aud his labors have borne much
fruit. Mr.. Kershaw is liked by all who
know him, irrespective Of creed or church
affiliations. Charleston's gain is truly Sum-
ter's great loss. Mr. Kershaw has our best
wishes, and we feel sure that the bright
light Of bis eloquence and Christian spirit
and influence will be better seen 10 the city
By the sea.
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The Salem County people are not per-
hitting the grass 70 grow under their feet,
but are up and doing. Mr.. j. L. Parrott, Of
Bishopviile, who has been and is one of the
most active workers n the interest Of Salem
County, was in town Friday, and told the
writer that they propose to proceed at once
to get up the necessary petition, and will
bold the election for the aew county before
the General Assembly convenes, if it is possi-
BILE to complete the arrangements for doing
so. He IS confdeCt that the vote will be
strongly in favor of the new county, aud as
there is 90 question about the territory hav.
ing more than the required two million dol.
lars worth of taxable property, be is we'll
pleased with the outlook Bishopville is for
the new county to man, and that town
proposes, we believe, to erect all necessary
public buildings without expense to the re-
mainder fine territory. Salem County will
include the following territory now in Sum-
ter County: Bishcpvile township, Mt. Clio
township. Carriers Crossing township, one
half of Lynchburg township, one-,h'rd of
Swimming Pens township, and two-ihirds Of
Spring Hill! township. The remainder Of ;hp
territory will be cur off f:oln Dsr ing;oa ane
Kershaw Counties.
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A Sunday Fire.

The McGuinnis Block, on Main street, was
discovered to be on ere Sunday about y
o'clock and the alarm OF Gre was immedi-
ately given. The reel squads turned out with
the usual prompsress and commenced the
fight with the Hines After an hours hard
work the Ere was extinguished and disas-
trors FIRE prevea,ed-ail attributable to the
efficiency of the FIRE department and the
abundant water supply. The roof and cell
ing of three stores io the block were badly
damaged, bat bis was the extent of the FIRE.
The FIRE orig mated from the stove used to
heat water for j. T. Edwards hath room, in
the rear of the barber shop. The stove was
rear of the stores, and had the rear wall Of
the stores been brick, it is not probable that
the stores would have been damaged at ALL
But the walls being frame work of boards,
covered with corrugated iron, afforded no
protection against the flames from the out
side. The Ere spresd RAPIDLY between the
roof and ceiling, there being no stop walls
anywhere in the block to check them, and at
first there seemed bus little hope Of checking
the FIRE. The 6remen, however, promptly cut
boles through the roof and poured food Of
water down on the flames, while others broke
through the ceiling and turned several
streams on the Ere from below.
The damage to the building is estimated at
$4,000. The building was insured with the
A. C. Phelps Co Agency for Sl,200. The
stock of goods of j. A. Forworth, who oc-
cupied one Of the stores, was damaged by
water and removal J. T. Edwards suf-
fered some loss by the damage to bis barber
shop, furniture and 6x.ures H. Mannheim
and c. u, Aingman, who occcpied stores at
the other end Of the block, suffered no loss,
ss ii was not necessary TO remove their goods
Mr. Forworth had $500 insurance on his
stock. J. T Edwards bad no insurance on
his barber shop fixtures.
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Resolutions by the Vestry.

Alta meeting of the Vestry of the Holy
Comforter, at the Office of the Secretary, on
November q, 1895, the following preamble
and resolution were unanimously adopted
snd forwarded to Mr. Kershaw in the form of
letter:
"WHEaEAs, our esteemed Rector, Rev.
John Kershaw, has received Gail to wider
field of usefulness 10 the Vineyard of the
Master, and has recognized il as his duty not
to refuse the summons to a higher response
bility in the service of the church; and,
'"WHEREAs. in consequence of his accept
auce of such call, he has sent in his resigne-
ton as Rector Of the Church of the Holy
Comfortor at Sumter, therefore,
'Resolued, That the Vestry OF the Holy
Comforter hereby accepts the resignation of
Rev John Kershaw, who has so long and
faithfully served this chutch, with profound
regret at parting with one who has so en-
deared himself to his CO congregation as gentle
man, friend and pastor, and who is 80 emf
nently qualified to instruct them in the ways
Of righteousness and truth, but with a
cheerful resignation in the fact that his learn-
ing, eloquence and piety will 6ud wider
scope aud more extensive field for their earu-
est and devoted employment"
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News From Ionia.
IONA, S. S., November 4, 1895.

IONA, >. s., November a, 1895.
On last Saturday night about 10 o'clock,
John Arrants, white, shot and killed Dick
Wilson, colored. At The inquest held ce1t
day it was testified that Arrants went tc
Wilson's house about o'clock the night of
the killing with tax execution against
Wesley Young, son-in-,aw of Wilson, aud
who lived iu the house with Dick Wilson.
Young told Arrants that be would pay him
if be would give him tax receipt. Arrants
replied: 81 will go for Ed Stuckey and
Frank McCutcben and my guo, and l will
carry you or the money, one." He then left
and returned with McCatchen about 10
o'clock
They called Dick Wilson out and asked for
Young, to which Wilson replied that he was
lot in. Arrants said be believed Wilson had
slipped Young off. After some other words
Arrants snapped his pistol at Wilsoo and
then pulled second time and fred, the ball
entering the left side and passed through the
heart, as was Shown oy the post mortem per-
formed by Dr.. E. S. Booth.
The verdict of the jury, of which Mr..
Levander Elmore was the foreman, was in
accordance with the foregoing facts. Arrants
was committed to Jail.
The farmers are about through gathering
crops, and although the cotton yield is short,
all are delighted at the price. Corn and peas
are good and hogs ditto
We are glad to welcome Miss Agnes Rich
ardson, of Sumter, in the community again
as teacher.
The marriage bells are ringing. Besides
the two marriages at Smithville, cards are
out for the marriage of Mr. Johnnie Murchi-
son, Of Gum Spring and Miss Dora Smith, of
lonia on the 7th. LITTLE FARMER.
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Masters Sale.
By j. e. Jervey, Auctioneer.
State Of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF SUMTER.

PURSUANT, to the judgments and orders
of the Court aforesaid, severally made in the
following entitled cases will offer for sale
at Public Auction, before the Court House
in the City of Sumter, County and State
aforesaid. on the First Monday in December,
next 1895, (heing the I'd day Of said month. }
between the hours Of eleven O'Clock in the
forenoon and FIVE O'Clock 10 afternoon of
said day, the real estate in each case de-
cribed, on the terms in each case specified:
In the case of Pauline S Hsyvard, Plaintiff
against Cabin W Chandler, 4. s. BroaOn,
Marton Noise, Richard D. Lee and Morion
Noise, eo-portners, as Zee & Noise; William
B Whaley and John N Riuers, eo-ioartners,
as Wha!ey 4 Rirers; Caroline E.. Winn, as
Executrir Of the last a0ilI and testament Of
D j. Winn, deceased; r. f. Jackson, MouL-
trie r. Wilson, as assignee of Aldertus S.
Broom and W. Aston Brown, late CO.
partners as 4. s. & w 4. Brown; and
Walter 3. Lea, Defendants
/. All of that parcel conveyed by Calvin
W. Chandler to Albertus S. Brown, con tain
ing FIVE hundred and seventy eight and one
fourth (57e}) acres, bounded 90 the north by
lands now, or formerly, Of l.. l.. Jennings
and N Bradford; east, oy lands of n Brad
ford aud Gen. E W Noise; south, by lands
of H. A. Rafield; and west, by lands Of Gen.
E. w Noise and by the Sumter and Provi-
dence road.
2. The remainder Of the mortgageG
premises, containing ninety-four and three
fourths (942) acres, more or less, claimed by
Calvin " Chandler, bounded by the public
road leading from Sumter to Providence and
adjoining lands Of A. White, occupied by
Aodrew Adams, lands formerly of Ardis,
lately of Pate, and lands Of others.
Terms OF Sale-One-balf cash; the balance
on credit of one year from December l.,
1895, the deferred portion to be evidenced by
the bond or bonds Of the purchaser or pnr-
chasers, and mortgage or mortgages OF the
premises sold, the same to bear interest from
the day of sale, and the papers taken to pro-
vide for the payment of attorneys fees in
case of default Of payment, with the option to
the purchaser or purchasers to pay all cash.
Purchaser to pay for papers.
In the case Of Charlie, B. Smith, Plaiatit, vs.
D. j. Mcleod, John 4. Mcleod ard ". J..
Mcleod, Defendants.
All that tract of land situated, lying and
being in Shiloh Township, County and State
aforesaid (Sumter County, South Carolna1,
containing two hundred and eleven acres,
more or less, bounded as follows: North, by
W. J. Mcleod aud Ben Cooper's land south,
by Jacob Keels's land; west, by 7. l.. Kill
patrick's land and Pudding Swamp road !;
and east, by D. W Gibbs land.
Terms of Sale-Cash.
Purchaser to pay for papers.
W. H. INGRAM,
Master for Sumter County.
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Rev. John Kershaw Accepts the
Call TO St. Michaels.

Rev. John Kershaw has notified the vestry
of ST. M,cnAe, OF his acceptance of the call
to that church, Charleston Post
Charleston gaio is Sumter's loss. The
host of friends of Rev. Kershaw will read
the above paragraph with feelings of sorrow
aud regret, but will join with us in wishing
our friend God speed in his new field OF
labor
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Wh1skey Seizures

Since Constable Brown has returned to
Sumter he has made several seizures of
liquor, some OF which have been previously
mentioned 4 Few days ago he seized two
kegs in the express ofhce-one consigned to
&r. Geo. F. Eppsrsou, the other to Mr.. Robt.
Wiugate.
Wednesday be seized at The a. c. l. depot
two jugs consigned 10 Charles DuRsnt
Z Ave gallon keg consigced to Mr.. c. a. .
Brooghton was also seized q, the 4 C. L.
depot Wednesday.
All Of the above have oeen forwarded to Co.
lumbis uader orders from the State DiSpen-
ser.
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The only permane"' cure for ch-caic cs.arrh
is TO thoroughly expel the poison f.our the
system oy the f.ith;u and pers,sfeo; use Of
ayers Sarsape,ii.s. This wonderful remedy
proves successful when all Other eatnent has
ailed to re!ie:a he sufferer
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Blank books of all kinds at H. G. osteea &
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State of South Carolina,
COI1NTY OF SUMTER.


By T. Y Walsh, ESQ.,, Probate Judge
WHEREAS, ISAIAH WATSON made
w suit TO me to grant him Letters o.
Administration of the Estate of and effects
of FRIDAY WATSON, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and admonish all
and singular the kindred and creditors of the
said FRIDAY WATSON, late of said County and
State, deceased, that they be and appear
before me, in the Court of Probate, to be
held at Sumter Court House on November
18th, 1895, next after publication thereof, at
II o'clock in the forenoon, 10 show cause, if
any they hare, why the said Administration
should not be granted.
Given under my hand, this thi7tielh day
of October, A. D., 1895.
THOS. V. WALSH,
Oct 3O-2l. Judge of Probate.
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Nov s..
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With many new and startling features in conjunc-
tion with his Indian Museum Indian Village and
Grand Mexican Hippodrome, Colossal Combina-
tions of famous Cowboys, Mexcans, and three
Tribes of Indians, headed by
pANNFF RIII THE WHITE CHIEF or THE
nHisLI JILL PAWNEES.
Grand international Military Tournament. Only
Tribe of Flat Head Indians from Montana. Tribe
Of Earth Eating Digger Indians. A troupe of
Gorchas from the Pampas of South America.
Dex,erous Bolus Thro1ers. A Tribe of Australian
Aborigines Genuine Cannioal Busbmen. Fa-
nous Black Trackers and Boomerang Tbrowers-
the Grst ever bro 1ght to this country. troupe
of noted japanese Lapcers 10 their wonderful
sword con bat on Horseback. Everything real
and genuine.
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Nervous Prostratiotl
Cured by Dr.. Miles NeEvine.

Prolonged arrangement OF the nervous
system not only affects the brain and men
tai powers, but develops disease in some Of
the vital organs. The most dangerous OF
these indirect results is when the hearG is
affected This was the case Of the Rev. n.
f. Surface, Fawn River, Mich, who writes
under date OF Feb. II, 1895:
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Murder Near Blshopvllle.

John Arrap,s, wel-known white man Of
Carriers Crossing Township was brought to
town Sunday aud committed to Jail for the
killing of Dick Wilson, co!ored, On Saturday
night The accounts Of the circumstances
leading to the homTcide are conflicting, and
it is impossible to ascertain which is the true
story of the unforfunste occurrence that cost
the life of one man and caused another to
occupy a cell in the caaety JAIL.
Arrants was ateting as Il constable for the
collection Of poll tax, at,a vent to Wilson's
house for the purpose Of collecting the tax
be owed the coaety Wilson refused to pay
the tax to arraats, bat, it is said told him
to get Mr.. Frank AcCatehen to come with
him and sign the receipt and be would pay
the tax. Arrap,s went to ar. MeCutchen's
house and asked him TO 90 to Wilson shouse.
Mr. McCutchen- consented TO do so and they
proceed 10 Wilson's house. Arfants says
that Wilson drew pistol And snapped it at
him; be then drew his pistol aud fred at
Wilson, killing him.
The other accounts differ from that given
by Arrants, in that il is said that Wilson had
no pistol and m9de 90 attempt to attack
as soon as he caught sight Of him as be ap-
given by a negro who came dows for cof-
fn for Wilson.
Arrants is reported 10 have been under the
influence of liQour Saturday afternoon a
short time prior to the killing and was there
fore probably in the same condition when be
shot Wilson
The true account of the homicide will not
be obtaioable until the preliminary is held.
Coroner Commander 90 Monday held an
ipques. over the body of Dick Wilson, who
was killed an Saturday night b! John
Arrants. The verdict of the jury was that
Richard Wilson came to his death from
gunshot wound inflicted by weapon in the
hands Of John Arrants. All of the wit
nesses examined were negroes and their testi-
mony was strongly against Arrants. Mr..
Frank McCutchen, who was present wben the
homicide occurred, was not examined, SO be
was DOT in the neiRhoofhood, having not re-
turaed from this city, where be bad come
with Arrants on Sunday. There were but
few additional facts brought out at the in-
quest. The most important fact devel-
oped was that Dick Wilson had ntoh-
ing to do with the poll tax matter,
put that il was his son-in-}aw, who had had
words with Affants concerning the tax war
ra1ts which Arrants had aeaiost him. When
ArrAnts returned 10 the house with Mr. Nc
Cutchep, as previously related, he became ia-
volved in a dispute with Wilson as to the
Whereabouts Of his son-ib-1aw The termi-
patton of the dispute WAS the killing of Will
son
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Dizziness and Liver Trouble
'My sister and myself have been cured Ct
dizziness and liver trouble hy tie use Of
Hoods Pills" Mrs Marie L. Hutchinson,
Georgetown, S: G
Hood Pills cure all liver ills.
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fourteen years ago had slight stroke OF
paralysis Overwork brought on nervous
prostration was exceedingly nervous and
the exertion Of public speaking; caused
heart palpitation that threatened my life.
I used two bottles of DR.. Miles New Heart
Cure for my heart trouble, and two OF DR..
Miles Restorative Nervine for my nervous
ness and feel better than ever expected to
feel again. can speak for hours without
tiring or having my heart futter as it for
merly did, and I have you to thank that
am alive today"
On sale by all druggists. DR.. Miles Book
on Heart and Nervous Disorders FREE by
mail. DR.. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.
Dr.. Miles Remedies Restore Health.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-03-28

News from the neighborhood OF the
Red Sulphur Springs is that Lee Pom
dexter, who received a load of buck
shot from the hand of his brother,
Bill, is not expected to live. 1t Is
thought that Bill is on the rapid road
to recovery. We learn that the
brothers made friends on the spot
where the shooting took place, and
that Bill, who was not so badly
wounded as his brother, mounted his
horse and rode several miles to secure
doctor, but his strength failed him
before he reached hts destination.
He found some friends, however, and
put two runners after Drs. Parker and
Kendrick, who were on the scene as
soon as possible and did all in their
power to prevent the wounds which
each had received from proving fatal.
Lee Poindexter is the elder and has a
family, His brother is single man.
Tho affair is deeply regretted by the
people of the community.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-03-28
1. N. 1. Locals.

Miss White, of Alabama, entered
school Monday.
DR.. w. r. Kennedy, formerly a
member of the l. N. l. faculty. spent
Sunday with friends enroute from
Nashville where he has been attend
ing Medical Department of the Van
derbilt University.
Miss Alice Redus, much the re-
greet of many friends has, returned to
her home in West Point.
The reading club Saturday evening
was one of unusual interest. Mrs.
Deans forcef ul and practical address
on Facts. Miss Barnetts solo, Little
Frank" and Miss Laura Hammerly' S
recitation were listened to with much
appreciation.
Mr. Sharp, of Kendrick. Miss, re-
Gently visited his daughter Miss Lizzie.
The program of general general ex-
ercises is being in interspersed with
reading and recitations. On Monday
Mr. Guy Dean read German Dialect
story and Miss Babb criticism on
Shelby with selections from his poems.
AS the week goes by these exercises
will doubtless grow in interest.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-03-28
DIR. G. Kendrick.

The gentleman whose name appears
above was the able representative of
this senatorial district in the last
legislature. His record while men,
Der OF that body is clean and above re-
proach. He did his whole duty to
satisfaction of his constituency. In
coming before the people again he
does so to the delight and at the solici-
tation of numerous friends in this
county. While not at present citi-
zen of this county. there is probably
no man outside who has won such a
warm place in the hearts of our peo-
pie, or who would receive such lib
eral share of the suf'rages Of our
voters. We bespeak for Dr. Kendrick
that generous support which his faith
full service in the past deserves.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-03-28
IUKA CHURCH DIRECTORY.

METHODIST Services every Sunday, and
at night at O'clock. Sunday schoo! at
$50. Prayer meeting every Wednesday
night W. W. WooLARD, L. In y.
BAPTIST Services and Sundays Sun
day school at Q, IT. Howerton, Supt. Pray
or meeting every Monday night Miss Mar
ina Digger, organist. L.R BURROWS, Pastor.
p1scopAL-Services occasionally, Sum-
day school at 9:30. No regular pastor.
PRESBYTERIAN Services occasionally,
Sunday school at $3.50 o'clock No regular
pastor.
OHRrsTIAN-Services occasionally. SUM-
day school at $3.50 o'clock. No regular
pastor.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-03-28
A Plea for Iuka.

One of the greatest blessings to Iuka
would be to establish a fire limit.
That is, allow no houses but brick
ones to be erected on the public
square. We have assurance that If
such law were passed, at least two
handsome brick buildings would go to
take the place of the fire traps which
were consumed in the late conflagra-
ton. Pass such law and the great
fire ould prove blessing in disguise
No better investment could be made
than to put handsome business house
on desirable lot made vacant by the
recent fire. Surely no man has the heart
to place frame shanty in the burnt dis
trict and bar the way to the future inn
movement OF the town.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-03-28
COME AND SEE.

The Racket Store has the best line
of Dry Goods. Hats and Caps are our
Speciality and you will find our prices
to suit everybody. Come quick and
get you choice while our stock is COM
plete. Shoes at the very lowest
prices, and we are always glad to
show you our goods and tell you our
prices on them.
Yours to please.
The RACKET STORE.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-03-28

| have again connected myself with
the old reliable firm of Abe Rubel &
Co., of Corinth, Miss. Ihope to again
have the patronage OF my friends in
old Tishomipgo, from both town and
county as in the past. Will treat you
honestly as l have always done.
Mail orders a specially. Respectfully
c. r. DAVIS.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-03-28
A CARD.

hereby give notice to those who
are indebted to me, either by note or
account, that l have this day placed
my notes and accounts in the hands Of
Mr.. j. +. Doan for collection who Is
authorized to make settlement OF same.
Call and settle and save further
trouble, w. A. HODGES, M. ID.
Iuka, March 10Th, 1895. I'm
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-03-28

Mr.. and Mrs. F. F. Boyd, of Rossville
Tenn, who have been stopping the
past week at the Bishop Inn, have
decided to make Iuka their home.
They have gone into the residence
formerly occupied by Mrs. Seay, and
will have with them miss Sallie Keys,
sister to Mrs. Boyd. We extend them
a hearty welcome and hope they will
find many new friends among our
people.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-03-28

The children's service at the Metho-
dist church last Sunday afternoon was
very interesting and instructive, under
the auspices of Rev. w. w. Woodland.
A similar meeting will be held every
three months.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-03-28

The VIDETTE is informed that Capt
and Mrs. T. 2. Aydlett's health is not
good at their home IN Clarksville,
Ark. They are expected to visit luka
during the summer. Capt. Aydlett
and his estimabla lady won many
friends while in charge of the Iuka
Springs Hotel, who will be delighted
to know of their coming.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-03-28

G. l.. Watson's tremendous bargain
sale last Friday and Saturday was a
bowling success. Customers thronged
about every counter eager to purchase
and although an extra force OF ten
clerks was employed, many went
away on account of the jam and rush
and because they could find nobody
who had time enough to wait on them.