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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-13
The Seventy Club.

This well-know reorganization held its
annual meeting July 4 with Mrs. Mary
B. Cole at No. 10, Church street. Eleven
members were present and each brought
a contribution to the dinner. Mrs. Mary
Boles did not disappoint the ladies, bring
ing her usual offering fine Indian pud-
ding.
On Friday last the Club met with Mrs.
Mary B. Morrison of Cliff street, the &C.
casion being her 10th birthday. Four.
teen members were present hnd several
invited guests. Some of those present
were over 80 and all over 70, and even
il some of their faces looked old, there
were many whose hair was not gray,
and none OF them felt anything but
young. A short programme was listened
to and refreshments were served. This
was one Of the most enjoyable m, ,tings
ever held by the Club.
An appreciative notice of this Club APP
pears in another column from the pen OF
st. Johnsbury authoress.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-13
Vermont Fish and Game League.

The many members of this organiza.
ton in this vicinity will be pleased to
learn that special meeting is called at
Fisk, Isle LaMotte, on Wednesday, Aug.
ust Sd, at O'Clock, for the election of
new members and for the transaction of
other necessary business. An invitation
containing programme OF arrangements
will soon be forwarded to all members,
aud it is expected that members will
bring the ladies to this meeting.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-13
WANTED. FOR SALE, ETC.

[Small advertisements will be inserted in
this column in reading matter type at the
rate of two cents word for the first inser-
ton and one cent word for subsequent in
sertions. Cash must accompany the order. I
WANTED GooD FAMILY HORSE at
once for keeping, for six weeks, also to
rent, two-seated top surrey. George
Hallett, 13 Mt. Pleasant street.
FoxHoUND LosT.-Color black-and-tan
with small white spot In breast, is %
inches high, and answers to the name of
Hunter. Person finding the same please
notify William Crofton, St. Johnsbury
East.
KNIGHT TEMPLAR charm lost June 26.
Finder will be suitably rewarded by re-
turning same to this Office.
BANK STocK For SALE. First Nat
ional Bank stock of St. Johnsbury for
sale. R. B. Graves, st. Johnsbury East.
House FOR SALE. Corner Spring and
Webster streets. Two tenements. De-
sirable property to occupy or rent. w.
l.. Kinney.
Work HORSE for sale cheap. Reliable
horse for all kinds of farm work. If.
Adams, East Barnet.
SODA FOUNTAIN FOR SALE. For $1OO
cash, or can be bought on easy terms, an
8 syrup Tufts soda fountain that cost
$500. Nearly new, all in good order, Is
gallon storage tank. Address George
Stewart, lock box 80, Berlin Mills, Vt.
PIANO to rent or for sale. Chas. S
Hastings, ST. Johnsbury.
For SALE, one second hand top buggy,
one Miller buggy. Enquire at Bing-
hams Drug Store.
TENEMENT TO RENT, LIST of May, 81
Cliff st. Inquire Mrs. Marshall Clifford
9 Cliff.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-13
A County Paper.

William H. Ward has some interesting
specimens of amateur journalism, which
consist Of two copies of the Hardwick
Advertiser, paper published by him, in
Hardwick in 1880. The editor guaran-
tees it to have the largest circulation of
any paper published in Hardwick and
the terms are Careful perusal and kept
for future reference" 1t is a four page
paper and is devoted almost entirely to
advertisements. Mr.. Ward published the
paper in connection with his duties as
station agent and the mechanical work
is extremely well done.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-13
Very Low Rates to Omaha, Neb.

Via the Northwestern Line Chicago &
Northwestern R'y). Excursion tickets
at exceptionally low rates to Omaha and
return laffording a visit to the Grand
Trans Mississippi and International Ex-
position, Omaha) will be sold July 10Th,
account of National Republican League
meeting. For rates and other informa-
ton ask your nearest Ticket Agent or
write H. A. Gross, 461 Broadway, New
York; ]. E. Britain, 36S Washington
street, Boston, Mass.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-13
Shoe Factory Affairs.

The directors have at last disposed of
the remainder OF the shoe factory's goods
and it is probable that after the bills are
paid, there will be left the plant and
over $1,000 in cash. James Robinson
of Montreal, one of the largest deal
ers in Canada, is the purchaser of the
goods amounting to about $2100, which
is considerable advance over the inven-
tory. Offers have been received from
several parties to come and run the fac
tory bnt no definite arrangements have
yet been made.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-13
The OliO Minstrels.

The members OF the Choral Union,
who put on the burnt cork for the min
strel show last Friday and Saturday
evenings, have the satisfaction of know
ing that they gave most creditable
performance and came within $50 OF re-
ducing their debt OF about 1895. They
naturally feel grateful to a generous
public for their patronage and the public
feel that they got their moneys worth
at the entertainment.
When the curtain rose Friday night at
the Howe Opera House on sea Of
black faces, the interlocutor, John c.
Clark, the only white man" in the
show, was the only one who could be
positively identified. Before he had time
to introduce his troop, H. N. Turner, the
president of the Choral Union, stepped
to the front and explained to the audience
the objects Of the organization, the pur-
pose of the minstrel show, and in closing
clined to Join the organization. After his
speech the fun began and continued for
two hours. OF course Hank White
was the center of attraction and when
ever he smiled he did it so broadly that
the audience followed suit with hearty
laugh. George Wooster Of St. Johnsbury
was another end man and did the Irish
monologue act finely. S. H. Kent and o..
S. Abbott completed the quartette of end
men and Mr.. Kent's opening joke was
one of the best of the evening. The au-
iderce enjoyed the cake walk immensely,
the boys being well dressed up and per-
forming their parts in true southern
style. The trooping Of the colors had a
patriotic closing and was one of the best
features of the evening. From musical
standpoint the performance was the best
minstrel show that has ever been given
by local talent and all who participated
in the show or aided in it's success de-
serve the thanks OF the community.
The programme was slightly varied
for the two evenings and we give only
Saturday evenings programme:
Orchestral Club
| Overture-The Minstres Delight, Knight
By the Company.
On the Shores of Santiago,
W. B. Atwood and Imperial Quartette.
| Want dem presents back, West
| Miss Ellen Abbott.
Ladies' Overwhelmingly Babe, Geibel
Miss Shufelt, Mrs. Rowell, Mrs. Brooks,
Mrs. Peck.
| The Prodigal Son,
Hank White.
Mammy's Little Pumpkin-Colored Coons
| Hilman and Perrin
Miss Ethel Abbott.
The Tiger of Tangaree,
Mahogany Quartette.
They Wanted me to take his place,
Mr.. Kent.
Ladies' Quartette-How sweet life would be
Hawley
Misses Abbott. Woods, Warden and Abbott
March-Stars and Stripes Forever Sousa
By the Company.
PART III.
Selection,
Orchestral Club.
Something to Kill Time With,
| Mr.. Sault.
| Selection,
Banjo Club.
| Cake Walk,
Ed. GaskiH and Carl Green. Ned Stiles ant
Ray Trainor, Selim Newell and c. A. For
rest, John Tousant and Ralph Bennett
e. H. Turner and d. c. Stiles.
Irish Monologue,
Mr.. Wooster.
Trooping of the Colors - Introducing Ma
tional Songs of England, Ireland, France
Germany, Austria and Russia, closing
with The Star Spangled Banner.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-13
Deaths.

At st. Johnsbury, July IL, James Moore,
aged 90 years.
At Groton, July 4, David Nelson Richard
son, editor of the Davenport, Ia, Democrat,
aged &c years.
At Springfield, Mass, July II, Miss Mary
Elizabeth Hoyt, formerly of st. Johnsbury,
aged about 45 years.
At st. Johnsbury, July IS, Mrs. George
Garrett, aged ~ years.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-13
MARRIAGES.

At st. Johnsbury July z, by Rev. Edward
T.. Fairbanks, Clarence II. Lingham and
Edith 3. Ranney.
At st: Johnsbury, June 20, by Rev. Edward
T. Fairbanks, Roy Clifton Bailey and Nellie
M. Perkins, both of Newbury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-13

OMALL Dwellings, with barn and garden
y will relt for SO or SO per month in good
condition-$S50.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-13

6OO0for $50. We have building lot
NIUU worth 5000, which we will sell for
$50 to a reliable party who will build this
summer. .Now's your chance.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-13

TWO and three Tenement Dwellings in good
l. location, which will pay you to per
cent after all expense has been deducted.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-13

rARMS-all prices and all kinds. We can
L sell you any kind you want, and we
have some we can exchange for village pro-
pertv. Any man who wants farm can gel
one now at war pIices.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-13

TENEMENT House. in AL condition. at a
l. price which will net you 2 per cent after
everything is paid.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-13

A N exceptional chance to buy building lots
n SIS down and So per month. Good lots
on good street
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-13

TTAVE you seen onr paper, Commercial
Il Notes? II not, call or send for one.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-11-17

Love in a cottage is all right if
you have a mansion to go to after
the cottage affair plays out.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-11-17
The County Vote.

The Commissioners OF State
and Federal election met i, tha
court house on Tuesday to can.
vass the votes cast in the general
election OF November 8 After q
careful count the following result
was w declared For congress, 1yt
district, Elliott. Democrat. e1a
murray, Republican, 392. In the
o'h district, Norton received 355
votes' his opponent, Evans, not
receiving a single vote. State
election, Governor, Ellerbe. 600
Lieut.. Governor, Mcsweeney, 900:
secretary of State, Cooper, ST.:
State Treasurer, Zimmerman, s77:
Comptroller General, Derh m,
S6; Attorney General Bellinger.
SIT; Superintendent of Education.
McMahan, SIT; Adjt. and Inspect
or General, Floyd, S75; Railroad
Commissioner, Garris, .s75.
In the county election, for State
Senator Williams received s77
votes. Graham. Wolfe and Gamble
Tor the Legislature, S57 each, Les.
esne, for County Superintendent
of Education, $40, and Chandler,
Supervisor, $40.
The congressional election was
the only one in which there was
opposition TO the Democratic nom.
lnees. Murray in the first district
received a little more than half as
many votes as Elliott, and Evans.
the Independent candidate from
'aalioh opposing Norton, got
none at all.
Nothing has been said about a
contest in the first district as yet.
In fact, there seems TO be abso-
lutelSno ground for kicking about
the result.
Mr.. W. Francis Kennedy, as
messenger for the Federal CON-
mlssloners, and Mr. w w Kennedy
Tor the State, carried the report of
election to Columbia Tuesday
night.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-11-17
BAPTIST.
longfeIlow to be illustrated.

Last year Charles Dana Gibson
illustrated "The People of Dick
ems for The Ladies: Home Journal.
The pictures were so successful
that this year, and during next
year, w. L. Taylor, the New Eng
land artist who has made such
rapid strides in his art, will illus,
trate "The People of Longfellow"
also for THE LADIES' Home
Journal The poems selected are
1.-The Courtship of Miles Standish, -
1.-The Psalm of Life," "Hiawatha,"
"Evangeline," "The Children's
Hour" The village Blacksmith, ~
and others.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-11-17

BY special arrangement we offer
THE RECORD one year with The
Home and Farm, $1.25; with the
Thrice-a Week N. Y. World, $1.65;
with the Twice, a Week News and
Courier, $l.75. That is, for all
new and old subscribers renewing
and paying in advance, we send
the two papers one year at the
foregoing rates.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-11-17
AS Others See Us.

Louis j BriStow, who il one of the
brightest AMI most capable newspa-
per workers in the State, has solo his
interest in the Williamsburg County
Record to G w Wolfe. Mr. Bristow
is lieutenant in the Second South
Carolina Regiment and will 60 to
Cuba. Mr. Wolfe, who has been con-
Quoting the paper admirably during
Mr. Bristow's absence, is now the
owner and editor.-Greenville News,
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-11-17
Look to Your Interest.

Buggies, wagons and harness going
at prices that will sstonish the GUS
tuner. We sell a first class article
as low as it can be bought anywhere
in Williamsburg county and warrant
our. goods. Our Auburn Wagons
never fail to give good service. One
and two horse styles. An excellent
line of buggies on exhibition at our
stables. Also fine lot of horses.
Come aud examine our stock and we
will treat you right.
THOMAS & BRADHAM.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-11-17
A DASTARDLY DEED.
lncendiaries Burn Mr.. Graham's Gin
house and Eighteen Bales of Cotton.

Last Sunday morning about
three o'clock MIR. j. J. Nj. Graham,
Jr., who lives out several miles
from Cades, had his ginnery and
grist mill totally destroyed by fire.
Eighteen bales Of cotton were
burned along with the gin house.
Not less than $4,000 worth OF
property was destroyed in all, none
OF which is covered by insurance.
There is little doubt that this
dastardly deed was the work of
incendiaries, this being the second
time within the past thirteen
months that Mr.. Graham has been
burned out.
There were ten bales of seed cot
ton destroyed and eight ginned
bales. In looking over the ruins
of the house ties could he found
for but seven bales, which fact in
dicates that the parties who set
the fire stole one bale.
Mr.. Graham's mill is situated
near the public road, the plant
comprising q grist mill run by
water power, and steam ginnery
and saw mill. The whole plant
was destroyed, nothing being saw
ed but two gin belts and about two
bales of damaged cotton.
We have no doubt that Cover
nor Ellerbe will offer a reward Tor
the perpetrators of this crime,
which We hear will he supplement,
ed by private contributions. No
stone will be left unturned to dis
cover the guilty parties and to
bring them to the punishment
they so richly, deserve.
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RAGE MAR IN WILMINGTON.
SIX NEGROES KILLED OUTRIGHT
AND TWENTY WOUNDED.
City Officials Forced to Resign and a
New Government Established-aNe Me-
gro Newspaper Office Wrecked

gro Newspaper Office Wrecked
The past week has probably
been The most exciting in the his
tory of Wilmington, North Caro-
lima. Notwithstanding the fact
that for many weeks it had almost
been foregone conclusion that on
election day a clash between the
whites and negroes weuld take
plaoe, no such thing happened
and everybody breathed freer. The
Democrats had won a sweeping
victory all over the State and not
a single life had been lost. But
this was the calm that presaged
the storm. The day following the
election manifesto Was issued by
the white citizens of Wilmington,
the scene of the anticipated
trouble, proclaiming their deter
mination never 10 submit 10 negro
r lie, and expressing the belief that
the sixty million white people of
the United States would stand by
them in carrying out this determi-
nation.
Following this came the news
from wilmington that the printing
office of an obnoxious negro editor
had been looted and everything in
it destroyed, and that the whole
town was in an uproar. The ne.
gro editor had some time ago pub
lished a delamatory article reflect
ing upon the virtue OF white wom-
en-, and in obedience TO notice
hal skipped the town.
An armed body of negroes
attempted to resist the whites in
their attack on the printing office
and a general fight ensued, re-
sultihg in six negroes being killed
and twenty wounded. Only three
white men were wounded. This
seemed to be general uprising Of
the white people. All classes took
part, even preachers, it is said, be-
ing among the number.
After the row had in a measure
subsided, a mass meeting was held
and an entirely new SET of city of.
icials elected, the former Repub-
lican officials being forced to re-
sign. Mr.. A. NJ. Waddell, the
leader of the mob, was elected the
new mayor.
For several days Wilmington
and the surrounding country was
in a state of the widest excite
ment, but at this time things have
quieted down and it is hoped that
the trouble Is over.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-11-17

Mr.. Albert Smith and mother.
Mrs. d K Smith, of Smiths Mills,
passed through town Friday night
on their way home from an exten
ded trip to New York and other
Northern points.
Bro. w D Moorer spent Tues
day night with us on his way to
take charge of the Little River and
First Creek churches. He said he
wanted to stop over and see the
South Carolina Baptist and the
orphanage.-Carollna Baptist.
Last Thursday evening a merry
party went forth from town to a
dance at Mr.. Chesleigh Smiths
hospitable home, near Cades. A
delightful ride meath star lit skies
in the frosty air of the night, sew.
eral hours of Terpsichorean enjoy,
ment, and safe return home
summarize the pleasures of the
evening.
Any one who sends a dollar to
pay up an old subscription, or be-
comes an old subscriber to The
COUNTY RECORD is eligible to our
missing letter contest. Pay up and
try your luck. Every body has the
same chance. Why not win fine
wheel or the New Home sewing
machine?
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-11-17
IN SESSION AT LANES.
Interesting Report Of the SOUTHEAST
Baptist Association.


Baptist Association.
The Southeast Baptist association,
composed principally of churches in
Williamsburg county, convened with
the Lanes Baptist church last Tues
day. Mr.. Joel E. Brunson was elect
ed moderator, and, Mr.. Louis j.
Bristow declining reelection as.clerk,
Rev. a. E. g. Pittman was chosen to
fill this position. Mr.. B. F. Brock
inton, Sr., was elected treasurer pro
tenn. Rev. W. P. Holland preache ed
the Introductory sermon Thursday.
The visiting brethren were Revs.
J. L. Voss, of the Connie Maxwell
orphanage; V. l. Masters, of the
Baptist Courier ]. I. Aver, Of the
State Mission Board; and J. l. Kir-
ton, of the Charleston Association.
Rev. Mr.. Masters preached three
interesting sermons during the assso-
ciational session, Rev. j. A. White
one, and Rev. Mr.. Aver one. Busi-
ness of importance was transacted.
Hebron was granted letter of dis
missal to unite with the Florence
Association.
The following were elected dele
gates to the State Convention, which
meets in Darlington November %:
w. D. Moorer, w. P. Holland, E. NJ.
Hicks, CIV. Harrelson, W. R. Funk,
Edwin Harper, B. H. Myers, Louis
J. Bristow, J. R. Brockintou. T. P.
brown, A. McA Pittman, s, T. Rus
sell, 7. II. Harrison, A. E. c. Pitt
man, R. NJ. Thomas, E. R. Lesesne,
Joel Z. Brunson, r. d. Rollins and
J. A. NJ. Carraway.
The following were elected men,
bers of the executive committee: I:
Edwin Harper, R D Rollins and B
H Myers.
The trustees of the Welch Neck
High School were elected as follows,
Joel E Brunson, K d Rollins and B
F Brockinton, Jr.
The following committees were
for this year: Education
B X Trueluck, Foreign Missions j
G Mccullough, State Missions Ed
win Harper, Home Missions J R
Brockinton, Orphanage W c Rollins.
1t was decided to meet next year
at Lake City. Rev. S. T. Russell is
to preach the Introductory sermon
and Rev. B. K. Truluck the mission
ary sermon
On Sunday last Rev. A. E. G.
Pittman delivered very interesting
discourse. Tie report on temper
ance presented Saturday night
brought on the most spirited debate
of the session.
The usual resolutions of thanks
were rendered the good people Of
Lanes for their uniform kindness
and hospitality.
BAPTIST.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-11-17

Wednesday, November %, be-
ing the Odd Fellows anniversary.
my shop will be closed at u m
My patrons will please take notice
T.. J. OASTOy.
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Remember the old reliable fruit
stand is just re-opened for the
season. Everything is very cheap,
as we are making a cut in prices.
We also buy all kinds Of hides:
Raccoon, Mink, etc, etc. Highest
prices paid. Be sure to bring all
your hides to
A. NJ. SINGLETARY,
KingStree, s. G.
Next door to the dispensary.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-11-17
FIERCE FIGHT At PHOENIX.
ROW PRECIPlTATED BY AN ELEC-
TiON MANAGER BEING KILLED.
Seven Negroes Lynched by a Crowd
of fInfuriated White Men--Unscru-
pulous Politicians Respor 8 BILE.

terrific election riot occurred to-.
day at Phoenix, ten miles south
of here. The riot was the out
growth of a political scheme on
the part of Rhett Tolbert, Repub-
llcaa opponent to Congressman
Latimer. Monday word was re-
ceived that the negroes we're in
structed to concentrate their vote
at the Phoenix box and go to the
polls really to fight. The idea was
to put an independent box there,
where the negroes who were re-
fused permission to vote at. the
regular box for lack OF registration
certificates, might deposit their
protests and votes for Tolbert and
furnish evidence for him in his
proposed contest ofLatimer's seat.
The boxes werein vacant store
at Phoenix, the congressional up
stairs. Down near the front door
opening on front porch Robt. L.
Tolbert, brother of Rhett, placed
this independent box and stayed
to preside overit. The Democrat
ic managers protested that this
was illegal. They first requested
and then demanded that it be re-
moved. Tolbert refused, having
about thirty negroes near the
porch ready to shoot. Ethridge
went down between 8 and 9 o'clock
in the morning to remove the box
AS he laid hands on it a negro
shot him through the head, the
bullet entering between the eyes
and just above The nose. Ethridge
fell over the box and died in.
stantly.
About ten white men standing
by then fired into the crowd Of
negroes and they fled liSe deer,
never stopping to return the fire.
Tolbert, who was in the line of the
white mems fire, walked off the
porch from them. He was struck
by a shotgun charge in the back
of his head and shoulders. Seven
No. 3 shot entered, but his wounds
are not considered dangerous. 1t
is reported from Phoenix that not
a negro was injured there.
When the news was received at
Greenwood, about 60 armed men
left for the scene Of the tragedy,
and the hardware stores sold out
their stocks of arms and ammuni-
ton. Crowds from ueightoring
towns streamed into Phoenix.
A party went to. Thomas Tol-
bert's house about 2 o'clock in the
afternoon to find out from him
who the negro was who shot Eth
ridge. He gave them no satisfac-
ton, and they lett. While on their
way back, John R. Tolbert met
them at the head of a party of 40
armed negroes. A fight was had,
about 500 shots being fired in
three minutes. A white man
named Younger was wounded, and
also several negroes. Tolbert;s
nephew, small boy, who was in
the buggy with him, was wounded
and so was Tolbert.
Two miles from Phoenix, Youn.
ger and small party of his friends
while going to have Younger's
wounds dressed, were fired into
from ambush, by a crowd of ne
groes. Two white men, Fleming
and Miller, were wounded, the
latter dangerously so. The party
of negroes at the Phoenix box
seem to have been backed by 500
in ambush waiting for the whites
to follow the small party out of