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The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1898-11-04


respected citizens.
At Ais last Saturday afternoon Mr. Marx Nelson
breathed his last at his residence, No. west Mar
shall street A little more than year ago he
suffered stroke Of paralysis and had been compar
atively helpless since Saturday morning he be-
came much worse and his family physician, DR.. H.
HI. Levy was summoned and remained until the end
doing everything possible to make more comfortable
the last hours. AS the afternoon drew he began
to sink rapidly and passed away, surrounded
by his wife, children, and other relatives.
For nearly third of century the deceased was
prominently identified with the clothing trade
lower Main street Several years since failing health
forced him to retire. and his Theodore succeeded
to the business. Long after his retirement Mr.. Mel
son familiar figure the streets, and it can be
safely said that few in private life enjoyed so
extended acquaintance among citizens of every
class did he
Mr.. Nelson born in Germany in January,
1927, and came to this country and to Richmond
about thirty-five years ago. He is survived by wi
dow, two daughters a son, and three sisters OF the
latter NO reside in Germany and the other in New
York.
The funeral was from the residence last Sunday
morning at 10 o'clock Rabbi Calisch officiating.
The interment was at the Hebrew Cemetery.
JOSEPH KIRsH.
Mr. Joseph Kirsh died suddenly last Saturday
night at his residence 100 east Leigh street All the
evening" until II O'Clock, he had been in the best of
health and spirits and had been playing pinnochle
with neghbor. Three-quarters of an hour later he
corpse death having been caused by conges-
ton of the lungs
Mr. Kirsh was born in Alsace, then in France but
now in Germany, seventy nine years ago. He
soldier of the Legion, and served years in the
French army in Zululand. He came to America and
Richmond in 1849 and engaged in butchering At
the breaking out Of the Civil War the deceased vol
unteered in Captain Leftwch's company and served
throughout the entire contest. The over, he
suned his former bsr ess in which he was sgnally
successful Fifteen years ago he retired and
ceeded by his sons.
Mr. Kirsh married in 1851 to Miss Fannie
Schwarz and she, with six children, survives him.
They Messrs. Jacob, Henry, and Mver Kirsh and
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1898-11-04
Rtcbrnono News.

NlNIJIItOISO wVSWCs
Miss Doris Saal of Petersburg was IN the city
last week.
Miss Edna Hecht, of Baltimore, is the guest Of
her aunt, Mrs. Isaac Cohen.
Mr.. Memo MitteIdorfer leaves tor New York on
business tomorrow evening.
Miss Gersdorf, Of Cincinnati, accompanied by her
brother, was in the city this week.
Mr.. A. D. Whitlock left last week for the City Of
Mexico, where he will engage in business.
Miss Florence Eigenbrun, of Petersburg has for
the last few days been the guest Of Miss Essie Krsh
Miss Sadie Hoffman, Of Shreveport La, while
on her way to Washington, spent last Friday in
Richmond with friends.
Mrs. E. N Calisch has returned from Peoria Ill.,,
where she was called by the serious sickness of her
mother who is much improved.
The Jefferson Club inaugurated series of ladies'
evenings last Tuesday night Music and dancing
were among the pleasures Of the occasion The 9th,
18TH 3d. and Goth instant have been similarly set
apart by the committee
The second dance of the Junior Cotion Club took
place last Tuesday night at Sanger Halle and was, if
possible more of a than the first. The next
dance win take place Wednesday, November 9th
The club will in all probability give chrysanthe
mum german on Thanksgiving night.
The entertainment committee of the Jefferson
Club is making extensive preparations for an elab
crate reception to be rendered the delegates to the
Council of the Union of American Hebrew Congre-
cations. This body will assemble Tuesday, De-
cember 9th, and will be in session through the fol-
lowing Thursday This entertainment will be
Tuesday evening.
special meeting Of the Congregation Beth Ahaba
held at the synagogue l'st Sunday morning att
1880 o'clock The report OF the joint committee IN
reference to consolidation with the Beth Shalome
Congregation unanimously adopted. meet
ing of the latter body will be held next Sunday morn
ing, when similar action will doubtlessly be taken
and the organization formally dissolved.
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1898-11-04
Death Of uwo mell-known citt3sns.

Again, Saturday last, it demonstrated
that Death rarely makes single visit to R.chmond's
Jewish community On that day were called hence
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-04-26
A GREAT SUCCESS.

The concert in the thespian hail
on Friday night was quite success,
and reflects credit on those who put
forth the effort to get it up, ard also
on those who took part i'll it. The
tamborine drill, by the young tadics,
and the song cold Love Letters"
sweetly sung By Miss Aguess Rice
were especially enjoyed by all present,
while the wand drill by the little girls,
and the music was very good indeed.
The audience was Very fair. the hall
being we'll filled. The receipts at the
door amounted to twenty-five dollars.
The following is the program:
l. Instrumental Duet BY Misses
Stewart.
2. Song, ssTramping on. Eight
little girls.
8. Instrumental trio. Mandolins
and guitar.
4. Wand drill Eight little girla---
5. Instr Imental solo by Miss Glad
den.
6. Tamborine drill. Sixteen young
ladies'
z. Instrumental duett. Misses e.
lott.
8. limitations. Mr.. W. r. Elliott.
9. Wind song. Four young ladies.
10. Instrumental trio. Mandolins
and guitar.
II. sold Love Letters" Aiss
Agnes Rice.
-. Bugle song. Ten young ladies.
IS. Instrumental trio. Mandolins
and guitar.
H. Evening Lullaby. Eeighteen
young ladies.
Miss Mary Witherow played .accorn-
paninent TO all the songs, assisted by
Mr.. G. NJ. Chandler on the cornet.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-04-26
BDACRsToCK LOCALS.

We are having some beautiful
weather at present, especially for
farm work. Oar farmers are t&king
the utmost advantage of it, and z ma
jority are about through planting CORE,
and few have finished planting co.,
ton. The corn that was planted early
was badly Injured by the recent cold,
and in some places where it had rot
come through it does not seem as If it
would. Wheat and oats are looking
well after the shower, and [ think
will make large yield.
Mr.. J. E. Morrison, one Of our most
up.to-dale farmers, ia using a weedsr
or cultivator on bis corn and other
crops to great advantage, and al! who
wish to save money paid out fo- hoe
ing we would advise them to consult
with his advertisement in TIE NEWS
HIND HERALD.
At therecent municipal election the
following officers were elected to serve
for this year: N. \. Mcdonald, IN
tendart; Messrs. J. z. Douglass, Il
A. Holder, W. W. Brice, and J. D.
EoblsY, warden.
Several of our boys and girls have
purchased new wheels. I don't thiHE
it will be long before our council WI.
have 70 act upon the matter.
There is to be a marriage il Ii;
vicinity of oar town on Wconasday
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-04-26
@A %"@@TA
UNUSUAL SAMPLES.

The Fairfield Cotton Mills, Winns.
boro, S. c., which is but newly started
up, sent Us sample of the frst cloth
that was produced from their looms,
for our inspection, and when one takes
into consideration the difficulties that
the best men have to encounter when
starting up all new machinery we are
surprised to find the sample 80 uni
form in yarns and weave. Indeed, we
class the first yard and quarter of
the sample, frsts; the remaining quar-
ter, seconds; as sheetings go. The
head piece and band, bales Of King
cotton, we look upon as being very
appropriate.-Southern and Westsrn
Textilc Excelsior.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-04-26

Read Nj. w. Doty & Co.'s ad.
Read r. Brandt's advertisement.
Read the County Super isor's no:
tice to township supervisors.
Judge o. ". Buchanan expects to
move his family from Sumter 10 his
home in town this week. T.
Read the announcements for the
House Of Representatives and Judge
of Probate elsewhere.
"A lot of writing desks, mating
and other desirable goods Just received
at 10. Boag's.
The seventeen dollars collected in
fnes last week will materially swell
the town council funds.
The telephones for the exchange
have been placed in the homes and
Offices Of a good many subscribers.
Rev. w. E. MoI'waine, mis-
siona:y from Japan, will assist Rev.
James Douglass with communion at
Mt. Olivet Church April 3oth and May
1st.
Mrs. NJ. G. Roche has rented the
store Owned by Mrs. Hesse MeCarley
and will open up fancy grocery this
week. She will make her home for
the present at her fathers, Mr.. W. r.
Garrison.
Mr.. Arthur Butt, with his pano-
rama spareophanalis, arrived in town
on Monday. Don't fail to go to the
tbespian hall..to.night and tomorrow
night. You will miss something good
if you fail to be present.
We would like to congratulate the
boys on their behaviour at the concert
on Friday night. The improvement
was so great that it has been remarked
upon by quite q number of persons.
We hspe they will continue to behave
like the little gentlemen that they are.
There were two robberies il town
on Saturday night. The freight depot
was broken into and an oyercoat be-
longing to Mr.. Wethersby, together
with a good many other things, was
stolen. The other Was the shop owned
by Mr.. q. W. Gibson. The party or
parties have not been caught.
Miss Schill, the fashionable mil
Ener from Baltimore, will be pleased
to serve You in our millinery depart
uent this season. Call and see before
buying. Mrs. ). y. Boag.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-04-26
NEWS FROM BUCK LICK.

In the last report from our sect lon
we noticed that Mr.. r. Y. Bray yao
been appointed and commissio1eo, !,
trusee Of our school. But we t ~
thai .ir. Ira Scott is appointed auu
commissioned trustee of district Not -
successor to Mr. +. W. Featherstfo
Mr.. Scott has not been with US lofs'
but we have known him quite whi4,.'
and know him TO be al honoTaSN
high-toned gentleman, and to suchI
extend q hearty welcome in.o
midst. 4,
We regret the fact that Dr.. D. +
Provence has left US to establish hi =,
self in BarnWe!l. BarnWell may VI
compliment herself on securing 81:
services OF so bright young phya
clan. He mas been remarkably SUI
cessful as a physician in our nejgf
borhood during his entire p acticn
We wish the doctor much succcsss
shis new field. q
We notice thai the Winnshoro Tell
phone Company is extending a liz
cat az far as Mr.. T. L. Jobnsonf
Nov why can't we at Cuck Lick coi
meet lire with them there? We ar
busy people cut here and telephon
wonld be q great convenience. s.
let's get together ard see what we csS
do toward getting o1e started. /
Mr. II. S. Mellichampe and wiff
from Wil!iston, are OH 8 visit to biz
parents and family near RidgeWay.
Miss Maggie McMaster, of Winn:i
boro, has been visiting her sistery
Mrs. Mary Boulwsre. 1,
Miss Annie Laurie Groves, of
Blackville, returned with her sisterb
Mrs. P. G. Melichamp, who has beef
on visit to her family. NJ c.P.
April %, 1898.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-04-26

the 9th. Wessare rot at liberI
publish The parties at present, bu1
hereafter. !!
Sacrem.n,al services were hei
Concord Presbyterian Church on
Sabbath Preaching began on Fl
night. conducted by the Rev. W
Neville.
Rev. W. G. Neville returned Il
home at York7ille Saturday mcrl
Mrs. Sallie Steele, Of Hunters'
N. c., is visiting her mother,
e. NJ. Mills.
Mr.. J. S. Mackorell has accept
position with his brother Johl
Lancaster. n. N!
April %. 1898.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-04-26
Beats the KIondike.

Mr.. A. G. Thomas, of Marysville,
Tex, has found a more valuable dis
covery than has yet been made in the
Klondike. For years be suffered un-
told agony from consumption, accom-
panied by hemorrhages; and was 40
solutely cured by DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds. He declares that gold is
OF little value in comparison with this
marvellous cure; would have it, even
if it cost a hundred dollars a bottle.
Asthma. Bronchitis and all throat and
lung affections are positively cured by
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. Trial bottles free at Nc
Master Co.'s Drug Store. Regular
size so cts. and S1.00. Guaranteed to
cure or price refunded. ?
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-04-26
Free y Is.

Send your address to Fl. E. Ducklen
s. Co., Chicago, and get free sample
box of DR.. Kings New Life Pills. A
trial will convince you of their merits.
These pills are easy in action and are
particularly effective in the cure Of
Constipation and Sick Headache. For
Mslaria- ard Liver troubles they have
been proved invaluable. They are
guaranteed, to. be perfectly free from
every deleterious substance and to be
purely vegetable. They do not weaken
by their action, but by giving tone to
stomach and bowels greatly invigorate
THE system. Regular size 25c. per box.
Sold by McMaster Co., Druggists. 2
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-04-26
DEMOCRATIC CLUB MEETINGS.
GEEENBRIER.

Pursuant to call fron the presl-
dent, Greenbrier Democratic Club met
on Saturday afternoon, reorganized,
elected the following as officers and
delegates to the county conventions:
S. R. Rutland, president: W. &.
Smith ard W. NJ. Curlee, vice-presi-
dents; TIC. Lietner, secretary and
treasurer; J. r. Curlee, executive
committeeman.
Clup Executive Committee-J. 4.
Delleney, 6. F. Castles. T. E. Delleney.
Registration Committed. F. Lyles,
J. G.. Chappell, S. ". Broom.
Delegates to County Convention
J. R. Curlee, S. +. Rutland, 7. c.
Lsitner, W. G. Smith.
T.C. Lcitner, Secretary
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-04-26
Personal.

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Cathcart re-
turned home Monday.
Mr.. w. J. Elliott, now of Columbia,
has been iu town for few days.
Mr.. D. A. Tompkins, of Charlotte,
was down on business trip on Mon
day.
Mrs. A. F. Ruff and little Margaret,
of Rock Hill, are visiting relatives IN
town.
Lieutenant AcMaster i. visiting his
sister, Miss Rachel McMaSter, in New
berry.
Mrs. G. Dwight left on Saturday
for Spartanburg to attend the musical
at Converse College.
Mrs. Luupkin and her daughter,
hrs. Jackson, are guests Of Mr. and
Mrs. W. K. McCsrley.
Mr.. Scott NcCarley, Of Columbia,
spent Sunday in town with his mother
who has been visiting friends here for
some time.
Mrs. Leonard Robinson, Mrs. Ruff,
Mrs. Delaney and Miss Smith, ot
Greenblier, were shopping in the Bore
on Monday.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-04-26
For Over Fifty Years. =

Mrs. WiNsLow's SOOTHING S}NCP
has been used for over fifty yeaR Oy
millions Of mothers for their chile en
while teething, with perfect sucfess'
Il soothes the child, softens the gG n::,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, aE ! rs Is
the best remedy for diarrhGa. 1t Elli
relieve the poor little sufferer i'm .ne- .a.
diately. Sold by druggists in eSeIy y
part OF tie world. Twenty-Five cGn.'
a bottle. Be sure and ask for ''A1ts
Wins!ow's Soothing Syrup" and fsAe
no ether kind. 5-26fxfy
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-04-26
MOSST DALE.

The Messy Dale Democratic Club
met Saturday afternoon at 8 O'Clock,
reorganiz.d, elected officers and also
delegates TO the county convention,
which meets in Winrsboro on the first
Monday in Aay.
The following officers were elec cd !:
G. ". Brooks, president; ". a. Nsll,
vi,e-president; T. G. Camak, secretary
and treasurer; w. A. Neil, executive
committeeman.
Delegate to County Convention
T. f. Smith.
T.C, Camak. Secretary,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-04-26
#ORTANT MEETING.

Winnsboro Democratic Club No.
will meet in the court house tonight
at $50 O'Clock. AS it is very impor-
tant meeting q full attendonce is de-
sired. T. II. Ketchin, President.
C.K. Douglass, Secretary.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-04-26
BuckIen,s Agnica Sa!ye.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheums
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,,
Chiilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup3
lions, and positively cures Piles, or rs
pay required. It's guaranteed teglve
perfect satisfaction, or money refunds
ed. Price 25 cents per box. EQr~sale
bY McNaater Co.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-04-26
Round TRIP TICKETS $3.50.

Round trip tickets for the reunion
of q. V. in Charleston will be on
sale on the 26th and 9th inst. at $3.50,
with limit for return on S0th. Could
not get special car.
R. II. Jennings.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-04-26
Sealed Bids.
Council CHAMBER,

Council CHAMBER,
WNsBoRo, s. C., 18th April, 1898.
SEAED BIDS FOR THE RENT
of the hrket for the year commend,
lug lst .ay, prox. and for the furnish
ing Of .reet lamps, globes, No. 2
chimney No. 2 burners, No. 2 wicks
per doze, glass fonts, glass cut for
lamps an matches, and written ap-
pIlcation for positions or the police
1orce WILDE received up to 12 O'Clock
NJ. on th99th inst.
N. B.-t is the intention of Council
10 furnisGhe market house with tele-
phone.
by orde Of the Council:
JOHN J. NEIL,
4-l9td Clerk.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-04-26

The WATER SUPPLg.-The follow
ing is the report Of the policeman on
the water supply measurements taken
on Monday morning:
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-04-26
Notice.

To the Several Township Supervisors:
You will have at least one days
work, and more if needed, to put the
roads in good condition. See that each
section of rublic road III each town
ship is worked al once. Road age
from Is to so.
3. e. TENANT,
4-26-2t Supervisor.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-04-26

have now ready for inspection one
Of the graudsst lines Of Spring and
Summer Goods ever brought to this
market.
Dress Goods and Trimmings.
I have taken special pains in getting
something new and up-tordate in this
department.. An inspection will soon
convince you that this is true.
In Wash Fabrics
/ have in stock a great many new
novelties that you will not find else
where. Would mention some Of them,
but have not spice.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-04-26
Horses,
Mares
and
Mules 4

10 GOOD YOUNG MULES.
5 COMMON AGED q OGD
WORK MULES, all broken, sonnd
and straight. -
2GOOD SADDLE HORSEg So
2GOOD MARES, young sad Hsll 81
broken.
Also few PLUG HORSES and
few PLUG MULES.
Twill sell the above stock cheap tor Is
cash or on time Until fab on 6e s3' 33
paper; or I will e1chan28 1nyof
for broken down stock. One
heavy team Of mules.
MICH COWSs-I still hays ssf5,
on hand and will sell them or exchanxS
them for dry oattls. will pay The
highest cash prics for 8 lot Of younS,z
poor cattle, that will do to pasture, ~
Rinnsboro.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-04-26

AANS@SA J ; HA~AAS @A~~ S~~ASHS
and Gloves.
See my elegant assortments.
Clothing.
A dazzling array of stylish garments.
Everything that is strictly first. class.
Think Of me when in need Of fine
ready-maGe suit. I will make it to
your interest.
Hats! Hats!
No matte That kind you want, I
carQ|ease y niH cost you noth-
Sn1ts ahd SIlpPefs.
In nv stock you will find beautiful
ard elaborate range Of new and elegant
styles.
Neckwear, Etc.
My line Of Gents Neckwear snd
NegIge Shirts will be in soon, having
them all made to my order. Delay
your purchases; wait for mine. Re-
member that I have opened the jaws
Of trade with lots of palatable bar.
gains.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-04-26
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Tuesday, April 26. = - 1898.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-04-26
THE POPE MANUFACTURINGCo.
are prepared to furnish Bicycles
this season at prices
TO SUIT ALL

Everybody knows what the psrs=
cent Nickel Colnmbias are. ~ IS
Many Hartfords are ridden in Winns-
boro. Ask the riders what their record
is. We will rest our claims on What
they say. They stay out Of repair
shops and run $50 easy -
Ali of the above are made by the
Pope Manufacturing Co., which fsa
guarantee of good workmanship.
If you want cheap second hand
81, ei, we can furnish you one from 7
S. 70 up, but these wheels are not
guaranteed. "You take what yeu
get" E
JORDAN & DAVIS
AGENTS.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-09-29
RIO ARRIBA REPUBLICANS,
Endorsed Federal and Territorial Admins
trations-Prince Their Choice As
Candidate for Delegate to

congress,
The Republican convention of Rio
Arriba county met at TERRA Amarillo
on September n. Hon. II. D. Burn,
presided and Frank p. Chavez was sec.
rotary. The attendance was large, anc
represented the whole county.
The following delegates were elected
I. d. Burns, l.. B. Prince, Perfecto Es.
quibel, w. G. Sargent. NJ. s. Salazar.
V. Jaramilio, Jose Salazar v Ortiz. J.
NJ. c. Chavez, 7. McQuiston. M. Borre-
60. F. ID. Martinez. +. A. Serna, A. D.
Vargas, A. Read and Sixto Chavez.
The following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted:
Resolved, That we point with pride to
the record of the national administra-
ton of President Mckinley. Both in
peace and war it has been signally salts
factory and successful. In the latter, it
has added a brilliant page in the ma
TONS history, and in the former it has
brought renewed prosperity and added
to the substantial happiness of the
people.
Resolved, That we heartily indorse
lne administration OF Governor OtefO,
and especially commend the patriotism
and energy displayed by HIM in the
raising of troops for the war, and pledge
him our earnest support in all his efforts
for good government.
Resolved, That we rejoice at the mag
n%ilicent record made by New Mexico
soldiers in the war with Spain. The
conspicuous gallantry displayed by Our
boys on every battle field in Cuba has
given to them imperishable fame and
shed lustre on the territory at large.
Warmest thanks and grateful recogni-
ton should be accorded to them BY II
whole people.
Resolved, That the members of the
delegation to the territorial convention
present in person or by proxy be au-
thorized to cast the full vote of the
county.
The Republicans Of Rio Arriba county
present to their brethren of the terri
tory the name of L.. Bradford Prince, of
the county of Rio Arriba, as candidate
for delegate in congress, believing that
his record as chief justice and governor.
as the friend of progress and champion
OF New Mexico and its people, make him
the strongest candidate O%btainable.