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La Junta tribune., 1899-06-24

Quoting the funeral services over
the remains OF Sir Knight John T.
Burke, who departed this life at
his home near Rocky Ford Thurs
day evening.
w. p. Vanordstrand, Santa Fe
brakeman who suffered the loss OF
leg in the La Junta yards several
months ago. has opened a grocery
and confectionery store in Dodge
City.
Colorado College recently con-
ferred the degree of A. NJ. on Mr..
lie. E. Cole. OF the La Juuta
schools. For the past two years
Mr.. Cole has been doing post
graduate work in psychology and
pedagogy.
! knud Stangland, OF Lincoln,
Nebraska, formerly a machinist
in the local shops, is in the city
and will remain about month.
Mr.. Stangland has been attending
the Wesleyan University at Lin
coin the past year.
! w. w. Anderson, the water ped
dler, was arrested yesterday morn
ing for violating the provisions of
the ordinance regulating the ped
ding OF ar,esian water. The city
attorney is in Pueblo and the case
will probably not be tried until
early next week.
The Santa Fe company, in the
interests of economy, has quit
shading the letters on its box cars.
1 Ii is estimated that the saving in
4 this one item alone will amount TO
S., 900 a year This is simply one
OF the hundreds OF things the
company is doing TO reduce the
expense OF operation.
WIN. E. Griffith and Miss Meta
/ Todd were married Wednesday
evening, June 2ist, at the resi-
dence OF the brides mother, on
Colorado avenue, Rev. n. b. Col
line, officiating. Mr.. Griffith is
trusted empioye OF the Santa Fe
company at this place, and Miss
Todd is most estimabIe and pop
ular young lady. We join in
heartiest congratulations.
The teachers in our public
schools for next year have all been
engaged. The list was completed
at recent meeting Of the direc-
Itors in school district No. II, and
includes the following additional
teachers: Miss Beulah Haskins,
assistant in the kindergarten de-
partment; Miss Grace Miller, North
La Junta school; Miss Sarah Ham
mond. of Passsic, N. j., second
grade. The salary Of Miss Miller
was increased from s45 to SIS per
month.
Levina Matteson, the inventor
and chemical explorer, caused a
warrant to be issued yesterday fer
the arrest OF g. K. Robinson, whom
he charges with having committed
the crime of burglary. Matteson
claims that Robinson entered his
boneyard in the broadlight OF day
and extracted therefrom the inte-
grail portion OF several skeletons.
Robinson did not deny the charge,
but claimed TIE bones were his
own. He was fined S. and costs
by Judge Finity.
A small package was lost from
an express car between La unta
and Kansas City one day this
week. A telegram was sent to the
messenger making inquiries con-
tcerning it. He telegraphed back
that a small package had blown
out of the car door somewhere in
Kansas, and instructed the officials
| to take its value out of his salary.
| When the answer came back
'sS76, ooo," the express messenger
nearly tainted. He Immediately
took a lay off and returned to the
place where the package had
blown Off After diligent search
he found it in the weeds alongside
the track. It contained $40. 900
in bonds.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-04-11
9ETHEL NEWS.

The farmers are greatly behind.
Very little nloughing has been done.
Very little March corn vas plarted.
The corn that was up was badly in
jured by the frost.
Gardening is backward owing to the
wet weather. Grain is looking very
well. More grain planted this year
than has been known in reventeen
years.
The fruit trees have been greatly in'
iured by the recent cold.
Bethel school is progressing nicely
uuder the efficient management OF
Miss Salie McMeekin.
Mr. Edgar Trapp, Of Crooked Run,
has enlarged his store. he is running
. large grocery.
There was an April Fool party given
At Mr.. John E. Boyd's on the 4th inst.
The April Fools were read BY Miss
Sallie McMeekin.
Rev. NJ. L. Banks, Jr., preached 3
delightful! sermon lass Snnda! at
Bethel Church.
Bethel Sunday School is progressing
nicely under the management Of Mr..
D. &. Ruff. Geranium.
April s, 1899.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-04-11
UPPER LoNGTOWN.

Death has again visited our section.
The death angel has come and borne
another spirit away to that bourne
from whence no traveller ever return
eth. Mrs Z II Haynes died at their
home in Longtown yesterday morn
ing. She had been i'll for only short
time before her death. While all
realized that she was vary i'll, death
came, nevertheless, severe shosk to
all. The deceased was member OF
the Ridgeway Baptist Church. The
funeral services were conducted by
Rev J G Hernaon assisted by Rev J E
Jones. The services were held at the
Longtown Presbyterian Church and
her remsins were Inferred in the ceme-
tc-y at that place. The deceased was
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-04-11
PROYICIENP.
CA8TozEA.
s.s,s+h. aThs Kind You Have Always Bought
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The following item from the Spartan
burg correspondent to the Augusta
Chronicle will be Of interest here, as
Mr.. Chapman is well known here.
Mr.. Chapman married Miss Rachel B.
McMaster of this place and their
friends will be glad to know that they
expect to return to SoEtb Carolina.
The many friends and acquaintsnces
Of MIR. J. A. Chapman, Of Middies.
boro, KY, will be pleased to learn OF
his anticipated location in this city.
Mr. Chapman attended Woford
College, and on leaving the city to
complete his education, carried the
universal respect and regard Of many
friends.
After graduating from Harvard LsH
school with distinction, he entered the
Office Of one OF the largest law firms
in New York. and while &c connected
represented the large English syndi-
cate which at the time was developing
Middlesboro, Ky.
MIR. Chapman will move to this city
with his family from Kentucky about
the first Of May.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-04-11
CAMP RAINES,

Camp Raines me, at - N. on Mon
day. April 8, 1899.
Tie committee. appointed to draft a
memorial for Comrades Pagan and
Gerig made their report as follows:
This camp has learned with pro-
found grief that our our two oldest
aft; honored comrades have. dropped
frora our thin line and will no more
aEswer to the call Of u roll fast dimin-
i.njng.
iisi. James Pagan departed this life
n the 25th day of November. 1898,
.sed SO years.
Mr.. Francis Ger:g departed this life
on the 25th day of March, 1899, aged
81 years.
Our departed comrades, as soon al
tie issues distractiog the country were
removed from the legislative halls to
:he battlefield for settlement, answer
ing with prompt and equal alacrity 10
the call of duty, st once stepped to the
front in defence, the one of his native
The other Of his adopted country. !
;s tribute enough to both of them to
SAY that within the personal knowledge
of some Of us and upon the undis-
puled testimony of all in the long
psriod of storm and fiery trial that
ensued, they bore themselves with
cheerful and stsadfast courage, fidelity,
devotion and efficiency that reverses
and calsmities could not shake, and
proved themselves in the unequal
struggle worthy soldiers Of the South
ern army that wrought deeds Of hero.
ism the story Of which the "World
will not willingly let die"
At the close of the strife they ar
phi 4 themselves with the same cheer
full spirit and patent fortitude to their
private affairs aud the duties OF citi'
zeuship under new and perple1iDg
conditions, performing these duties
with the genial temper and unfailing
courtesy that made them winning per-
soualities. As citizens in their rela'
tons to public duties they both pos.
sessed strong convictions, uninfuenced
by selfish considerations, and to them
lnSy Telc eFel liu0 WILL 1hAAe>io'S
purpose.
Departing before US, they have
borne tn their honored graves the re-
spect Of all, the admiration OF many
and the affection Of all who knew them
best.
Resolved, That this camp desires to
bear testimony to sffectionste and
reverent regard for these deceased
comrades, who as soldiers and com.
rades aud friends were true and tried
and honored.
Resolved, That the State aud the
community have sustained = loss in
the removal Of citizens alive to every
dema-d of duty and public interest,
and the members of this camp are
bound to them by ties Of friendshir
ant the memory of trials borne with
| them.
Resolved, That they reyerently ten:
der to the families Of our deceased
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-04-11
Enterprising Druggists.

There are few men more wide awake
and enterprising than McMaster Co.,
who spare no pains to secure the best
of everything in their line for their
many customers. They now have the
valuable agency for DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds. This is the wonderful
remedy that is producing such furor
all over the country by its many start
ling cures. It absolutely cures Asthma,
Bronchitis, Hoareness and all affections
of the Throat, Chest and Lungs. Call
at above drug store and get trial bot
tie free or a regular size for 50 cents
and S1.00. Guaranteed TO cure or
price refunded. .
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-04-11
COMING AND GOING.

Mr.. NJ. A. Moore, Jr., Of Union,
was in town on Saturday.
Judge D. ". Buchanan arrived here
on Saturday for short stay with his
family.
Rev. Davidson Douglass returned
to the Theological Seminasy in Co.
lumbis Monday
Mrs. II L. Elliott has gone to PING
vile, N. c., to visit her daughter Mrs.
John NcAlpine.
Mr.. Will Simpson and Mr.. s. L.
Craig, Of Blaeksteck, are vising friends
on the campus.-The State.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Bostic will
return on Wednesday from Charles
ton and will spend a month in Wins.
boro.
Mrs. D. Wyatt Aiken and her
daughter Miss Mamie Aiken are e1.
pected to arrive to-day on visit to
DR.. and Mrs. w. E. AiEon.
Capt. G. S. Dwight is in Chester
County where he has gone to see about
rebuilding the bridge over the C.tawba
River. The bridge was recently de-
stroyed by fire.
Rev. G.. E. Mcdonald went to Co.
lumbis Saturday, and on Sunday
preached in the A. R. P. Church in
that city. In the a. r. P. Church
here Rev. McElwee Ross, Of Oxford,
Pa, preached both morning and sven
ing, and his eloquent sermons wers
6 realty enjoyed.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-04-11
Take Notice.
An Ordinance

An Ordinance
Granting Permission to the American
, Telephone and Telegraph Compuny
of Sooth Carolina, its Successors and
Assigns, to Construct, Operate and
Maintain its lines of Telephone and
Telegraph upon, along, over and
under the Highways and Streets of
the Town of Winnsboro, County of
Fairfield and State of South Caro-
lima.
Section l Be it ordained by the Town
Council of Wipnsboro, County of
Fairfield and State Of South Carolina.
that the American Telephone and Teie-
graph Company of South Carolina, its
successors and assigns BIZ, and the
same is hereby, granted the right,
privilege and authority to construct,
operate and maintain its lines Of te!e-
phone aud telegraph, inclading the
necessar- poles. wires and fixtures
upon, along, over and under the high.
Wa7s and streets of said town Of
Winnsboro upon the terms and ccndi-
tions hereinafter provided.
Section 9. The said Company shall
establish connection in said town with
its lines end maintain same as long as
the net expense of maintaining such
connection in said towu does not eE-
ceed the gross receipts derived there
from.
Section 3. All poles shal! be erected
under the direction and supervision of
the Committee on Streets, which COM
mittee shall designate the streets upon
which such poles shall be erected,
always allowing said Company rea-
sonable facilities for reaching such
points as its business may require;
and all streets and sidewalks that may
be disturbed or damaged, in the con-
struction of the said lines, shall be
promptly replaced and repaired by the
said Company at its own expense, and
to the satisfaction of the said Commit
tee On Streets, and all poles shall be
neat, symmetrical and so located as
not to interfere with the public use OF
said highways or streets.
Section 4. Said Company hal! be
subject to ordinances now N force, cr
that may BE- hereafter passed rcIstivs
tc the Use of the pubic HIGHWAYS OF
streets Of the said town oi Wlunsboro
Section 5, Nothing in this Ordinance
contained shall be construed to gran:
to the said Company al exclusive
franchise and the said Town Council
hereby reserves the right to grant q
like consent to any otLer company,
person or persons for like purposes.
Section Z. Said Company shall hold
said town free and harmless from all
damages, or claims for damages, aris-
ing by reason of the erection or negll-
gent maintenance of said lines.
Section 7. This Ordinance shall be
in force and effect from and after its
passage.
Done in Council this fifth day of
April, A. D. 1899:
Il. 81 JAS. E. COAN,
Intendant.
Arrest: JNO. J. NEIL,
4.S Clerk of COUNCIL.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-04-11
q daughter of Mr. and Mrs D 6 Smith

4 daughter of Mr. and Mrs D 6 Smith
Of Upper Longtown, and besides her
husband and Epa-ents, leaves host OF
other relatives and friends to mourn
her loss. How sad death is, especially
50 see one cut down in the bloom OF
youth. However, We should not
Iuucmer. but remember that our God
is too wise to err and too good to be
nnkind. To the bereaved ones we
extend our sympsthies in this their
eteat- -sfaiction. When a few years
are come then we too shall 90 the way
from whence ne shall not return.
april Z, '9s. +. H. u.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-04-11
RIDGEWAY ITEMS.

Mr. II w DesPortss has been ap-
pointed postmaster for RidgeWAy.
Misses Pearl Johnston and May
Thomas came up from the Femaie
College to spend Easter at horne.
Mr. W H Ruff, Jr, returned from
Rock Hill on Saturday last.
Mr. JT Barron, of Columbia, de-
livered an interesting lecture to the
Masonic fraternity or Friday evening.
DR. DeYaga, OF Chester, was in town
Friday on professional business.
Drs Linder, of Union, and Province,
of B.rnwell, were in town attending
Miss Haynes a few days ago.
April 8, '99. More Anon.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-04-11
How to Look Good.

Good looks are really mare than skin
deep, depending entirely on healthy
condition of all the vital organs. If
tic liver be inactive, you have a bilious
look; if your stomach be dlsordered,
you have a dyspeplic look; if your
kidneys be affected, you have a pinched
look. Secure good health, and YOU
will surely have good looks. "Elec.
trio Bi,ters" is a good Alternative and
Tonic. Acts directly on the stomach,
liver and kidneys, purifies the blood,
cures pimples, blotcbes and boils, and
gives good complexion. Every bot
lie guaranteed. Sold at McMaster
LCo.'s drug store. so cents per bottle.5
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-04-11
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Mr.. Harry ". DesPortes mas been
appointed postmaster at Rldgeway.
His friends here are glad to know that
be has asreeeived the appointment.
Mrs. William Brice, mother OF
Mr.. White Brice, Of Chester, was
stricken with paralysis on Saturday at
the home Of her daughter, Mrs. John
NJ. Turner, aud is in critical condl'
ton.
Another fall Of temperature oc'
CURED on Saturday, and Sunday ana
Monday were both moro like winter
than spring. A heavy frost was seen
Monday morning which damaged
early vegetables to some extent.
sGiye a liver regulator and l can
regulate the world,' said genius.
The druggist handed him bottle CT
DeWitt's Little Early Rlsers, the
famous little PILLS. McMaster co.
The Fairfield Oil and Fertilizer
Co. intend to add to their plant large
uu-to-dsts -four mill. This will stimu-
late the planting Of wheat in this Sec
ton. The -four. mills in this country
q sappeared because people stopped
pl.n,ing wheat. The machinery, We
understand, has been ordered.
If you wish to have some ides OF
tie immense stock of new and beauti-
ful spring and summer goods that
@. D. Williford has, read his adYer-
tiseuent. he is determined to get rid
of this stock and has f1ed his prices to
Suit the people. BE has everything
that you need, from ribbons to shos'.
For several reasons it has been
thought best by those who are to take
psrt in the concert for the A. R. P.
Church to postpone it, and therefore
io-tsad Of its coming of On the night
Of Friday, the 18th. it will be given on
the night of the 21st. In addition to
the music, both vocal and instru-
mental, there will be readings and
recita,iens and treat is in store for
those who attend the concert.
J. Sheer, Sedalia, Mo-, conductor on
electric street car line, writes that his
little daughter was very low with
Group, and her life saved after all ply
sieians had failed, only by using One
Minute Caugh Cure. McMaster GO.
Tho :fre alarm was sounded on
Saturday evening at about halt'past
seven O'Clock and the engines were
quickly brought out and the hremen
were ready for fight with the fire
feuds when it was discovered that
there was no fire. A chimney in the
house now occupied by Mr.. snd Mrs.
W. q. Porter. caught on fire but 1t
wss soon out and amounted to nothing.
There seemed to be great difficulty in
finding ont where the fire was and
various reports were circulated a. to
the location Of the fire. A number of
people ran to the freight depot, think
ing that the fire was there.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-04-11
Chapeedto RidgeWaY

The Sunday School convention OF
the Fairfield association will meet
with the Ridgeway church April $3.50
instead OF at Sandfeld a. announced
in the program already sent ost 10 the
charchss. Those interested will please
cote the change. II. &. Bzell,
Chair. of Com.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-04-11
For Over Fifty Years.

MRS. MINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over fifty years by
millions ot%c1others for their children
while teethiDg, with perfect success.
1t soothes the child, softens the gums.
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea: 1t
will relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately. Sold by druggists in
every part of the world. Twenty five
cents a bottle. Be sure and ask for
"Mrs. Wipslow's Soothing Syrup" +"
and take no other kind. 1-1-l7
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-04-11
Bucklen's Arnic3 Salvo.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chillblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. It's guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refund
ed. Price 25 cen,s per box. For sale
by McMaster Co.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-04-11

Fol frost bites, burns, indolen: sores,
eczema. skin disease, and especially
Piles, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
stands first and best. Look out for
dishonest people who try to initiate
and counterfeit it, It's their endorse
ment of a good article. Worthless
goods are not initiated. Get DeWitts
Witch Hazel Salve. McMaster Co.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-04-11
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION

OF the Fairfield Baptist Association, to be
Held With the Ridxeway Chnrch, April
1880, 1899.
FRIDAY.
10am Organization.
Reports from Sunday Schools.
liam Sermon. Rev v J Dorell; !;
slt.rnate, Rev E A Mcdowell.
so epm-
/ Topic: The Sunday School in his.
Sc.Ey. RN Pratt, " R Briscoe, G A
Stiles.
II The Sunday School in it's relation
TO III. Church. Nv Nellishamp, j F
Jon;S, W & Hinnant, j L Freeman.
SATURDAY.
10 a M
III The Sunday School success.
How to make it so:
1 Superintendent wide-awake, with
system, order, punctua!ity, &c. W R
Rabb, CP Wrsy, L T Carroll, J n
Watts.
9 School properly graded and classed.
J P Isenhower, J NJ Quattleoaam, W
C Lindsay, J NJ Rdsrington.
ST,achers and pupils with lessons
well prepared by previous study, and
taught and reclted with iuterest and
enthusiasm. JB Curry, W J Dowell,
Newton Kelly, W II Joyner.
Music. j L Freeman, j n Entz-
minger, W r Briscoe.
Sermon at II 80 m by Rev r n
Pratt or Rev G A Stiles.
" Importance of developing the
missionary spiritin the Sunday School,
and how best accomplished. = A
Mcdowell, A c Osborne, W H Rartin.
SUNDAY.
V Lesson helps used and not abused.
" Dowell, r N z Bailey.
liam Sermon by Rev J L Freeman
or Rev A G Osborne.
II K Ezsll for com.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-04-11
10 The Public
IT WILL PAY YOU TO WAIT
for our
SWELL OPENING.

which will take place Friday and Sat"
urday, April 14th and 18th. Our
stock is the largest and best selected
ever brought to town, embracing the
latest novelties in Trimmed and Cn-
trimmed Hats. An endless variety Of
Children's Headwear, Sailors Walk
ing Hats ano Bicycle Caps.
Never before have Millinery Goods
looked 30 artistic.
Miss Sitgreaves is a trimmer and
BUYER second to none, and will be glad
to have her friends call and examine
her stock.
MRS. J. D. McCARLEY.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-04-11

If you have a cough, throat irrita'
ton, weak lungs, pain in the chest,
difficult breathing, Group or hoarse-
ness, let US suggest One Minute Cough
Cure. Always reliable and safe. Nc
Maeter e. Co.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-04-11
- . -
HONOR ROLL

o. Milling Academy for the Aenthz Of
February and March.
DISTINGUISHED.
James Macfe, Ssilie Young. Lizzie
Park. Hugh Milling. Tom Bryce,
Hsnahan Park, Glen Park, Florence
Tiums.
PROFICIENT.
Jennie Milling, Eta Psrk, Riley
Paul, Rosa Young, Mary Timms,
Mary Paul, Bertha Timms. Mary Park.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-04-11

For quick remedy and one that is
perfectly safe for children let Us recon-
uend One Minute Cough Cure. 1t is
excellent for Group, hoarseness, tick
lirg in the throat and coughs. Nc
Master Co.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-04-11

Before the discovery of One Minute
Cough Cure, ministers were greatly
disturbed by coughing congregations.
No excuse for it now. McMaster Co.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-04-11


The committee on the death Of Thos.
P. Ligon made the following report:
Whereas, it hath pleased God to re.
move from our ranks our oomrads
and loved brother soldier, Thomas P.
Ligon, and enroll him in the company
of those Of our number who have gooe
before us to the Great Hereafter. Be
it resolved:
l. That in the death Of our comrade,
while We humbly bow to the dread
decree of an AlI-Wise Providence,
well knowing that "He doeth all
things WELL" Camp Raines has lost a
most valued member.
2. That = blank page in oul minute
book be sscribed to his memory.
8. That copy of these resolutions
be eugrossed and. forwarded to the
family Of our deceased bother.
T. B. McKinstry,
DIG. Ruff,
j, D. Lsitner,
Committee.
A committee was appointed to draft
resolutions on The death OF Capt. "A. L.
Irby.
Miss Z. 6. Dwight was chosen 5pon-
sor,
The following delegates were elected
to represent Camp Raines at the
Charleston reunion: b. A. Gaillard,
Thos. B. Mckinstry, Jno. j. Neil.
The delegates were empowered to
select their own alternstes.
The following named comrades were
selected al committee supplementary
to the committee already appointed by
Commander Jennings to raise funds
for the Charleston reunion: Thos. W.
Woodward, H. A. Gsillard, Jno. D.
McCarley, w. C. Beaty, r. II. Jen-
nipgs.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-04-11

The WATER SUPPLY.-The follow
irgis the report of the policeman on
the water supply measurements taken
on Monday morning:
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-04-11

friends and comrades their sympathy,
and request }he Adjutant to furnish
them with 4 copy of these resolutions.
II. A. Gaillard,
G. A. White,
S. r. johnston,
Committee.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-04-11

A FRIcANA Vll G. Rheumatisu and
~ s1ofa1a to staJ "a.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-04-11

OF the Fairfield Baptist Association, to be
Held With the Ridxeway Chnrch, April
$3.50, 1899,