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^ ; TUESDAY, JUNE 2? BhUered at the Pott Office at Sumter, S. C., as Second Class Matter. yotjb dates. We request each of oar subscribers jto ex amine the address on bis paper, and^partica ^>4arly tt observe tbe date c pon it^Tbis date tnSwl^he time up to which/- ?he paper bas been paidf%r. Many^^?-yrifrobacribers will thus see that they hare paid in advance ; bn t there are-many others who will discover that they have not. BXW ABV3BBTI8?X?NTS. W. B. Murray?A Card. Loriiard's Climax Tobacco. J. W. Dargan?Sumter Cemetery. 1>. B. Anderson---Attorney at Law. Mrs. H. B, Sanders?Final Discharge. Hathaway, Soule A Harrington?Fine Personal. Mrs. M. F. Pats is very ill. ? Mrt. J- B. Carr has been sick for some days, . and is tt??l quite HI. Mist Linie Lo wry ?a visiting bereister, - - -?re.Carr. H. J. Hayns worth, Beo., of the Kings tree bars was in town last week. Mr. F. A. Fokom has returned to his home in Charlotte, N. C. Miss Minnie Moore, of Manning, it visiting Maj. Dargan's amily. Mr. Lea Kennedy has taken a place in Mr. Tuomey's office, in Charleston. - Messet Enalowand Olsen, cf Charleston, ere visiting Ber. D. X- LaFar's family. Mr. Benjamin Weeks has been in failing . health for some time, and is still very low. Master Willie White, sou of Mr. Anthony White, is home from the High School at Chuto?. Dr. S- M. Dink ins was stricken with paral ysis last week. We are glad to know that he is improving. A communication ?rom Ber. H. F. Chreitx ' teg-' informs us that he will beat home to morrow morning. ' Mr. J- T. Dargan of Dallas, Texas, is on a visit to bis relatives, Mrs. S. A. Brunsoa and Maj. J. W. Dargan. Wo are eorry to learn that Mrs. Col. Blan dSng't trip to Columbia has sot benefit ted ber health, and she. is expected home this afternoon. - Mr. B. K. Nash was enjoying tbe pleasant loesses of tbe Gulf last Sunday, so we infer from a copy of Sn ad&y Mobile Register. Master Charlie Taies and his sister, Miss Li Carrie, the nephew and niece of Mr. W H. Tatet, and who have been spending some mouths in Sumter, have returned to their 5 home in Greenville. Bead Mr. W. B. Murray's card. Mr. D. B. Anderson puts bis card io to day's paper. Tbc Council bave done some needed work on the buildings is rear ofMuaic Hall. A big colored excursion has gone to Colom bia to-day. Mam Street looks -better. The trees have been trimmed up and the air basa chance to circulate. Mr. A. A. Solomons continues to sell goods, just the same as If it was not hot weather and hard times. We would refer oar readers to. tbe fourth page in to-days paper. Mr. Kerehaw's ser mon is very interesting reading. We have the pleasure of informing our readers that a correspondent in tbe Fork of Black River will tell them of the important happenings in that part of the County. Betid the Grand Jury presentment carefully,, and tell ns what you think of its suggestions, especially the one relating to tbe whipping post We acknowledge tbe receipt of an in ri ta tion to tbe Twenty-first Annual Commence ment of St. Joseph's Academy, which takes place at 6 o'clock P. M-, June 22nd, 1885. Bartlett Street, between Washington and Council Street bas been considerably widen ed and improved. The ground taken up in widening was given by Mr. B. P4 Monaghan and tbe A. M. E. Church. ' Sale day yesterday came as near being no safe-day as possible. The Sheriff sold two tracts ofland and tbe contents of Wbitebeart's liquor store?only that and nothing more. We never saw so small an attendance on that important institution?a regular sale day. Capt. J. D. McFaddio, in Concord, has as fine a field of corn as can be seen in Sumter County, and it is not a small field either, it's bis entire crop. ' Plenty of corn is one of the necessities of a farmer's success. Capt. McFaddin purposes to do kis share to that end. Postponed. The 3. L. Association bave postponed Gen Moise'e lecture on his Western trip, until Wednesday June 10th. Don't forget to at tend. It win be a good thing. TheB. and I*. A. Tbe subscribers to the above association are paying up very promptly. From present in dications, that organization will make a fine start in life._ : Religious, Ber.A.M. Chreitxberg preached Sunday last to ? crowded bouse. Tbe Baptist and Presbyterian Churches were both closed because of the absence of their pastor. mm ? " . Lunacy. Mr. W. John. Branson, of Concord, who bat previously been in tbe Asylnm, wat sent back tbe 25tb of May. Mist Vidow Ann Hawkins, of Springhill, wat tent to the tame institution this morning. A Hice Time. The children of tbe Sumter Baptist Sunday School met in Mr. W. F. B. Bayr>sworth's spacious front yard Wednesday evening and enjoyed an ice cream and strawberry festival. The school had been disappointed of its Christmas Tree and tbe money raised for that purpose was used in giving the children the festival. They were all present in force, and the pleasant games and still more pleasant cake, cream and berries were enjoyed by all. We did not see a single discontented face in the large crowd present. Crop Prospects. A trip to the Kershaw line a few days ago, - gave us a bird's-eye view of the crepe through a portion of Providenee, Bafton Creek and Springhill. Grass is growing finely and so is corn and cotton. Mr. W. D. Scarborough and Mr. Frank Scarborough each have ffour iihing crops. Tbe corn looked very thrifty and in the best of order. The largest corn we saw was in Mr. T. S. Dunlap's field. One of bis neighbors thinks be win make at the rate .?. Of 50 bushels per acre. Mr. H. H. Evans has a fine crop ; in fact the outlook all abng is encouraging. The Black Hiver TTnion. This body of delegates representing Church es in Sumter and Clarendon Connty, met with She Calvary Chorch i,n Clarendon County, on Saturday and Sunday. The attendance was not large, but tbe services were pleasant and profitable. The Calvary people gave another exhibition of their boipitality in the shape of baked pigs, turkeys and bams. Tbe next meeting of tbe Union will be held with the Zoar Charca, in August. Married. At the residence^ the bride's parents in Berkeley Countjvgfc., on the evening of the 20tb of May, /?885, by Rev. S. Russell, Mr. W. P. Rifasen to Miss S. F. Eagerton. A yr Deaths. re. Gamble, wife of Mr. J. F. Gamble of Jordan, died last Friday from an attack of pneumonia. An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Bos tick died yesterday very suddenly. Mr. J?mmie Dabbs of PriTftteer, aged 17, died Saturday morning after a abort illness. His remains were carried to Darlington for boriai. ??-^^?^-.--?? Scarcity of Honey. Some of onr friends think our statement of the scarcity of money a mistake, and that onr County is not near so poor as we think. Well, may be not. Onr opinion was possibly form ed after a careful and painstaking survey of our exchequer. Money may not be'scarce. Oh no ! but somehow it manages to el ode our grasp with remarkable agility. The Simms Sisters Gave an entertainment in Music Hall, last Wednesday evening, and bad a fall bouse. The audience wa3 disappointed, however, in the erening's amusement. The young ladies we think do their best, and really show con siderable drill in playing both the violin and guitar under somewhat difficult circum stances, but they have no voices for singing, and their efforts in that line were flat failures. Little Flora was the only redeeming feature in the two hours of dreary flatness through which the entertainment dragged. ?m??^ ???? Hard to Beat. We received last week, from Mr. 0. C. Scarborough, of Bisbopville, two turnips of elephantine proportions. One measured twenty inches in circumference, and the other seventeen, and was eight inches in length. D. M. Ferry's seed were nsed. Some of these days we will visit Mr. Scarborough's garden and see if his other vegetables are in propor tion. . Guano Sales in Sumter. Mr. R. A. Brand, our R. R. Agent, gives ui the following figures .on guano. Delivered to Merchants, 1,571 tons. ? ? Farmers, ? 260 M The H. W. G. of I. O. Q. T. We have received through the courtesy of G. W. C. T., Chrettzberg, copies of Toronto papers, giving a full account of the meeting of the R- G. Lodge of the World, which was in session in Toronto, Canada, last week. Many of onr readers are interested in the great temperance movement, and we will en deavor next week to give them a brief account of the Toronto meeting. Those Stamps. We understand that the Warden in Ward 2 has undertaken the* task -of removing the stumps in Ward 4. That by the aid of dy namite, gunpowder, electricity or some other explosive material they will be blown into thin air, and the place that now knows them will soon know them no more forever. Broth er when will the fun begin ? We ar? perfect ly willing to trade off those stamps for a last years' almanac. While reading die proof of the above, a loud explosion rent the air, and after inquiry, we found that the Doctor had really com menced the stump-exploding business. That's all right, and the stamps will soon be a thing of the past. Court. The work of the Sessions Court was com pleted Wednesday evening. The following ? a summary of the trials, convictions and sentences : The State vs. Richard Roach?assault and battery with intent to kill?not guilty. The State vs. London Sumter, Jr.?assault and battery with intent to kill?guilty, but recommended to mercy. The State vs. E. Henry Bateman?larceny of a co w?mistrial. The State vs. Nancy Dingle?vagrancy? gnilty, 6 mor the in Penitentiary. The State vs. ?James Thompson?burglary and larceny?guilty, two months in county jail. The State vs. Robert M. Andrews?disturb ing a religious meeting?not guilty. The State vs. Beoj. Smith ?selling a wagon on which there existed a mortgage without giving notice to purchaser?guilty?Sentence 30 days; in county jail. The State vs. Jos tab. Jackson?burglary and larceny?gtiilty, 6 months in Peniten tiary. The remaining cases were cootinned to next Court, or remanded to the Trial Justice Court. the Common f*leas Court adjourned Satur day afternoon to meet Monday, 8th June. Lawyers on a Spree. The Bar of Sumter with a few invited guests spent a pleasant day at Cain's Mill last Fri day, where fish, mutton, riee, bread, coffee, ice cream, lemonade and Some other side dish es and issues were much discussed. The fish were delightful, the barbecue pep pery, the ice Cre?m superb1 and everything else "accordia." Bill Andrews was caterer, which is a guarantee that the edibles were ali prepared in first class style. The weather was on its good behavior, and the breezy drive through the growing and well cultivated fields Of corn and cotton was delightful. We are under obligations to Col. J. S. Richardson fer a? "invit?" ; also to the Sheriffs office for transportation, Capt G.'s fine horse furnishing the motive power. Col. Richardson and Col. Mellett and son, R. M. Cain, J. R. Cain and Thos. Geddings hereby receive a vote of thanks from! all the party for material help. Before closing we must brag on Mf. R. M. Cain's fine cotton. We passed directly through his field, and it is a beauty. - * * ?ai?i - Among the Finny Tribe. So many persons go fishing, and so few catch anything, that your Scribe feels ita matter worthy of record when one makes a successful hit. Having, only week before last, made a most disastrous trip to Home Lake, the writer was a little nervous when a friend proposed to go yet lower down on Black River to Kelly's Lake, last Wednesday. However, plucking op-courage and boarding the train, the trip Was soon made to Foreston, and thence by May. Lands* buggy to tbe Lake. It had been reported that this was one place on earth wttere fish could be caught regardless of water or weather. On the high shore, wo found a neat bouse erected for fishermen, with two rooms, a hall-way and piazza. The Lake and surroundings are the property of Mr. John A .Kelly, ofK?Bgstre?ywho made every provision for our comfof t. It is-a good thing to be the guest of a host who takes more pleasure in your comfort than in his own, Such a host was Mr .-Kelly. In dae time we went" firworir, roping trout, jack, bream, maw mouth- and mud-fish, and after two days' magnificent sport, Mr. Kelly said he sever saw as few fish caught there. On our side, we were wonderiUg if any one ever did* better. And when the table was spread, our Foreston friend said tbe Czar of Russia could not sit down to such a feast. This deponent w?tnefseih nothing in words, but it weald" have charmed some folks to see him pat in bis hand on the fried-bream. One episode is worthy of seeerd that it may be preserved. Mr. Kelly had a small dug-out canoe for bream fishing, guaranteed to carry one person and to turn over with two. At 12 o'clock at night the owner of the crait agreed to allow tbe Foreston visitor and a Mr. Oambrel wbo was present, to ose a shad net in catching the bream if tbey wonld both go ont in the little craft. Now, that boat is not a eraxy eraftonly, but it Isa natural born fool when overloaded. But the parties named anxious for the sport, got aboard, and shored slowly from shore. To the amazement of the remainder of us who were in another boat, they, bagged a bucketful of fish without cap sizing} and yet to see their overthrow was what We were after. At length a turn came, tbe net became tangled, and tbe Foreston youth cried out to friend Joel Branson to come near and untangle it for him. We came cautiously np on ooe side and asked to hare the net handed over. Through the moon light we saw its white outline coming to wards us and justas the whole weight was given to one side of the little boat, we beard a splash and saw a leap?"and O my coun trymen, what a fall there was 1" Mr. Gam brel stoutly polled for tbe shore, while the Foreston brother climbed up on the prow of onr boat, and left his craft bottom up in the stream, Well, it was a noble feat t It look ed so heroic, this aquatic and acrobatic feat combined, and all going on in the night un der the quiet moon. This scribe is going back to see Bro. Keely. PISCATOB. Oar Young Lawyers. Columbia, S. 0., May 29, 1885. Editor Watehaan and Souhron : As it was my privilege and pleasure to be present in the Supreme Court room on the evening of the 26tb, when the class of yon o g men were ex amined and admitted to tbe bar -to practice law, I think that it might not be uninterest ing to your readers to bear how the young men from Sumter acquitted themselves. There were twenty-one applicants in the class from different parts of the State, two of whom Sumter had the honor of furnishing, and may well be proud of their record before the Court. I refer to Messrs. D. B. Ander son, and J. R. Keels. The examination was conducted by a committee appointed by the Judges of the Supreme Court. The young men sat alphabeticaliy, Mr. Anderson at tbe head of tbe class, and Mr. Keels not far off. It was really pleasant to see these young men examined, and to hear with what promptness they answered the questions in the difficult and intricate problems of Law, not missing a single question in tbe whole examination. They showed that tbey had been thoroughly and accurately trained, reflecting great credit on their preceptors, and honor to Sumter that has produced such young men. She may well be proud of them, as well as others she has sent out, for Sumter bas produced some of the bright lights that have graced the bar, the bench and tbe pulpit. It is to be hoped that these young men will continue to apply them sel res, and use the same energy in the future, that they have in the past Darlington, can also boast of her young man, wbo was a member of tbe same class? Prof. J. T. Green, principal of the Lisbon High School, who stood the examination equally as well as the Sumter "boys." We think it but justice to meatioQ Mr. Mc Far land of Chesterfield, wbo is one of the brightest - young men in the class. At the conclusion of the examination, the entire class was licensed to practice law in this State! Alpha. Lynchburg Items* LYNCHB?RG, S. C, May 30, 1885. Mr. Editor : We have been having quite a religious feast in our midst of late. The Rev's LoFar, Perry, Held, and McCollongh assisted our efficient and much-loved pastor, Rev. H. B. Garr?as. I enjoyed the able and eloquent sermons of Messrs. LaFar and Perry but had not the pleasure of hearing either Mr. Reid or Mr. McCulloogb, as their sermons were preached to the sex that young unmar ried clergymen admire most. This being tbe occasion of Mr. Garriss' parting words to bis congregation, many of bis flock from all parts of his clerical jurisdiction, Beulab, Fair Hope and Lynchburg, were present to gire bim a parting hand and tearful farewell. Mr. Gar rise has been with us for the past three years, and the severing of relationship with him was truly painful. He possesses qualities which endear him to the humblest of men, bis ge nius is untiring, and churches of meagre pro portions are, by his efforts, made tbe bul warks of Zion. As a token of their appreci ation of bis integrity, both ladies and gentle men, members of hie congregation, were the donors of many useful and substantial pres ents. Among other things he was well caned, not a the way that Abel was cained, or Su ul nar either, but by a presentation which we hope will be of value to him in bis declining years. Rev. P. F. Kistler has been quite ill for some time past, but is convalescing. Rev: D. W. Scale and wife, who moved from this county to Alabama, in January last, returned home a few days ago. The Brother was not?t all pleased with that coun try and expresses himself as willing to put up w?th old .South Carolina the balance of bis days. Miss Nora Rogers, of Bisbopville, has been visiting friends and relatives in this place. The Lynchburg Ciceronian Literary Society contemplates having a public debate on the night of June, the 19th instant at tbe close of Prof. Gibbes' school. We hare been having plenty of rain for the past few days. Crops are doing well and General Green is holding tbe fort. Oats have made some improvement since the rains, and if the weather is favorable during the time of harvesting there will be very nearly a full crop. 1 bad the pleasure of visiting the farm of 3Ir. Jacob Keels, and found tbe house, grounds and tbe entire farm a model of neat ness and industry. I need not add any thing more, since his independent system of farming is too well known throughout the County to need more words from me. ZEB. Providence Items. PROVIDENCE, May 20, 1885 Mr. Editor: Fine showers and an abun dance of them. Crops look well, early vege tables are plentiful, cabbage are heading and our wives, whenever we are lucky enough to have them, can get np a good dinner without much trouble. Politics are at a low ebb ; the average far mer being far more interested in his cotton field than in the Melbourne Consul. His crops and tbe brofber in black who work them are sufficient to engage all his attention. With all his short comings, no invention, ancient or modern will ever supplant cuffy in tbe cotton field, bnt like Absalom's mule, he will run away when most needed. He is like a mule in another respect ; oerer pot htm in the lot you wish him Stay in, but in ooe by tbe side of it, and then be will jump over into tbe right one; arid just so with tbe negro, especially in politics. We tried to drive him into tbe Democratic lot, but just let him alone, and he wilt jump in or break bis neck trying. Mr. A. M. Kennedy, of Camden, has been visiting the family of bis ? -in-Iaw, Maj. E. F. Burrows. The Major has completed a most comfortable dwelling, and now occupies it. He has also completed a model water melon patch in tbe midst of a dense forrest. I don't know whether he put it there to hide tbe melons from thieved or to give tbe thieves a chance to hide themselves. Mr. Burrows says that such lands suit mel?os. Rev. Mr. Guerry filled his regular appoint ment here the 3rd Sunday. Mr. Kersbaw, wbo preaches' rh Sumter snd art Stateburg will fill the next appointment, 3rd Sunday in Jone. A large attendance is earnestly so licited. VOX. The Weather. 6a.m. 12m. 6 p.m. May 25? ?2 85 83 Mostly cloudy. May 26?72 92 83 Clear. May 27-^78? 92 78 Cloudy with show ers. May 28?76' 88 85 Clear day, rain at night. May 29?74- 89 79 Partly cloudy, heavy rain at' night. May 30?74 84 80 Cloudy. May 31?73 89 79 Mostly cleaT. a"card. THE UNDERSIGNED is pleased to inform his friends and former patrons, throughout the Eastern-seetioo of South Carolina that he ba? connected himself with the business :o tereet of tbe well-known and reliable Mat House of Messrs. E. T. BROWN k CO., of Charleston, S1. C.t and wHl hereafter represent them'in tbe section above mentioned. AFI orders for Fall Stock, reserved for him, wHl receive prompt and' careful attention. W. B. MURRAY. Formerly of J. S. Fairly k Co., Charleston, Sickle, Killer A Co., Baliitnors. Mayesv?le Items. MAYESVILLE, S. C, June 1, 1885. Mr. Editor. Warm weather and good seasons. We have some sickness, and among others will mention the family of Mr. T. B. Rhame as being qnite unwell. Mrs. Victoria Griffin of Florida, with two children, is visiting our Mr. Griffin. Both the children are sick. Mrs. Dr. Rembert and daughter are sick with chills. They are Berkley County chills though. Mr. T. G. Mayes, son of Mr. T. A. Mayes has returned from New Orleans. Miss Burgess is visiting her sister, Mrs. Peter Mayes. Dr. Corbett is kept quite busy looking after the sick. Mrs. D. W. Chandler has gone on a visit to Columbia. Mr. C, is engaged in the broker age business with headquarters there. One of the blind tigers broke out Saturday evening, and there was a jolly row before be was caged. He belonged to a mixed breed, for he was very fussy and belligerent. think the proprietors of the tiger dene should be more careful in fastening up the animals, be cause when they get out some oae is likely to get hurt. In fact it seems to me best not to keep such animals in town at all. Sometime during the day Sunday, one got fastened in, and could not (ret out the door, and climbing through the chimney, came near breaking his neck. Mr. Editor, I have travelled a great deal in my day, and met with many pleasant officials, bnt Mr. B. L. Duffy of the local freight, on the W. C. & ?. road, is one of the most ac commodating conductors I have ever met , with. It is a pleasure to ride on his train. DCGGAN. Winburn made some nice photos last week, and can make more this week. Items ?rom the Fork. Fork Black River, May 30, 1885. Mr. Editor: The corn crop, though small, has an excellent color. I notice, since the refreshing rains and few hot sunny days we have had, that it is rapidly improving from the check it received during those cold nights we had sometime since. Cotton is nearly all chopped to a stand, except in the case of those persons who were late in planting, and they will find it very ! hard to get hands, since mulberries and dew berries are coming in. Some of us have very poor crops of oats, while others are remark ably good. Mr. John C. Do Rant says he will make more than he bas for some years. Mr. D. is a very energetic young man, and has under hie supervision his own farm, and the farm of the Misses DuRant, which he manages with much success. The young people of Concord section had their annual pic nie at Mnldrow's Crossing on the 23d instant. Quantities of nice things were on hand and were highly appreciated by all. There were five girls to thirteen boys. Don't you know the girls had a good time? Miss Manette McCutcben of Williamsburg County, who attends the "Female Institute" I of Somter, is paying Miss Annie DuRant a visit. We are glad to see Mrs. J. S. DuRant, after some weeks of sickness, up and able to attend to the requirements of her pretty little ones. Mr. J. H. McFaddin, attended by Mr. R. M. Montgomery, left for Charleston some days since, for the purpose of having one of his eyes taken out by Dr. Parker. Mr. Me. bas been a great sufferer from his eyes. Very respectfully. X. Counterfeiting a Valuable Article. The publisher of the Madison County Re cord writes from Hontsville, Ark., as to the effect of Brown's Iron Bitters on his wife. 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PROBAT? for Sumtei County on the 3d | iay of July, 1S25, fer a Final Discbarge as Executrix of aforesaid Estate, H. REBECCA SANDERS. June 2-it. Executm. Meeting of the Sumter Building and Loan Association. A meeting of tbe subscriber? to tbe capital stock of "Tbe Som t?r Building' and Loan As sociation" was held ?r thi? town Wednesday evening, May 27tb iesr&?t, a majority of the stock being represented. Gen. E. W. Moise, was called to tbe Chair, andThos. E. Richard son, requested to act as Secretary. Resolutions were adopted' aathorising the chair to appoint a conimittee of five, to draft a Constitution and By-Lews, and report the same at the next meeting, and also, a commit tee of three to collect the first monthly install ment of one dollar on each sitare subscribed for. Messrs. W. D. Blending, C. Moses, R. D. Lee, H. P. Wilson and W. H. Cuttino, were appointed on the first named committee, and Messrs. C. ?. Bartlett, R. P. Monagban and A. DeLeon Moses, on the last. 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This medicine, combining Iron with pure Vegetable tonics, quickly and completely . Corea Dyspepsia* Indig-eattoo. Weakness* Impure Blood, Atalaria?CnUIa and Fevers* and Netm?aia. It is an unfailing remedy for Diseases of the Kidneys and Liver. It is invaluable for Diseases peculiar to Women, and all who lead sedentary lives. It does not Injure the teeth, canse h eadache ,or produce constipation?other Iron medicine* do. It enriches and purifies tbe blood, stimulates tbe appetite, aids the assimilation of food, re lieves Heartburn and Belching, and strength ens the muscles and nerves. For Intermittent Fevers, lassitude. Lack of Energy, <tc., it bas no equal. The genuine has above trade mark and crossed red lines on wrapper. Take no other. gggjgrjg BROWS CHEMICAL CO, BAXTISQRS, KP? WAR! WAR! WAR! War now seems imminent between RUSSIA ENGLAND, But what is more interest ing and comes nearer borne is that ALT?M0NT MOSES has declared war aga?Dst old TIME PRICES and is now selling goods at TEE SMALLEST MARGIN ever known in the history of the people. Remember 'tis the nimble sixpence that soon runs into pounds, and in these hard times people should look at his goods before they buy, as a penny sared is a penny made. He does not offer shoddy or mean goods, but first class in quality, weight and measure. Then why not buy where you can save mo ney ? Remember that if you take care of the cents the dol lars will take care of them selves. Hj is now receiving a Beautiful Lot of Calicos, Lawns and White Goods for Spring and Summer wear. HANDKERCHIEFS AND HOSIERY IN GREAT VARIETY. Just the LOVELIEST SUITF for the men, both young and old. EMBROIDERY SILK On quills, in all colors. Just what the ladies need, and a great improvement ou the old style of fkeics. HAVE YOU SEEN THE 10 Cent Tin Connter ? It is having an immense run. If a friend is to be married, it is bere that you. can get a lovely wedding present, and her& the young couple can buy therr Groceries ?heap to Start housekeeping. FLOUR $4.50 per Barrel. LIGHT BROWN SUGAR pounds for a dollar. GOOD COFFEE 12J cents per pound. Have you tried our Sirgar Cured Meat? Oh ! what elegant Hams and such nice Bacon, direct from the West. The people ar? r?ow burying at home as i! is cheaper thai) buying in Charleston. We could go on enumerating the good things, but the Watchman and Southron can not spare ftny more of their valuable paper to him. Ir. Fertilizers he has SOLUBLE PACIFIC GUANO. CRESCENT BONE SUPERPHOS PHATE. POMONA GUANO. Remember to evil at ALTAMONT MOSES, N. E. Corner Main and Liberty Streets. March 17 Contractor and Builder, Plans and specifications fnrnrshrd on short notic?'. The undersigned has on hand a large and fine assortment of lumber, comprising WELL SEASONED FLOORING, DRESSED, TOXG?ED AND GSOOVED, A fine lot of DRESSED CYPRESS PjLVtfX, large lot of Cypress Paling*, trim ::">d and dressed, besides a large assortment of UNDRESSED PIHE LUMBER Of all sizes. Anything not on band will ,e promptly ordered'. Feb 24 i. B. CA&& UNT ST?RE BEST Tf?tf OTHY , MIXED OATS. WHEAT BRA?f. CORN. PEAS'. LPME, (a-fresh e? read.}' cement: PLAST2R. F?RR BRICK cow HATRv ALSO ? full assortment of StffiaiES, CARRIAGES AND WA80NS, Both double* asci single, also HARNESS. Maj 26 1889. SPRING. 1885. J. ?NYIT? ATTENTION TO THEIR Attractive Line of Genuine Bargains IN THEIK WELL SELECTED Stock of Spring Goods. IN DRESS GOODS, we display Some of the LATEST FRENCH ?fOVELTIES in Combination Suitings, also all the leading shades in Armares, Albatross Cloth, Pongees, Tricot Cloth, Henriettas and Plain and Chenille Dotted Nus's Veilings, Elegant line of white and colored Embroidered Dress Robes, Beautiful Ime of Summer Silks, in plain and fancy, from 50 cents up. IN WASH GOODS, We have5 Lawns, Muslins, Toille Du Nords, Seersuckers and Ging?rams, from 5 cents per yard up. Largest line of White Goods of every description, ever shown. WE ARE SOLE AGENTS FOR MADAM DEAN'S SPINAL SUPPORTI! CORSETS. PRICES AS FOLLOWS : Ladies*, with shoulder brace, made of fine Coutil, double stitched, $3.00 Ladies', without shoulder brace, ------ 1.50 Young Ladies', with shoulder brace, - - - - . - 2 00 Misses', 10 to 14 years, - -.1.50 These are recommended by all tbe fashionable Dressmakers and most emi nent Physicians in the United States. Every pair warranted. We also still keep The Celebrated J???, Which we baye reduced to 90 cts. We add a new Corset, THE "SENSIBLE SIDE CORSET," at $1.00. Best ever sold for tbe money. Largest Line of Lace and Embroideries Ever Shown, consisting of All Over Lace, Hamburg and Swiss Embroideries, from 40 cents to ?$3^>er yard. Towels in endless varietyA&fe?h cents up. An elegant Damask Towel, 24x40, for 25 cents, Our Hosiery Department, As usual, contains ALt/ T?E LAT?ST NOt?LTIES for Children, disses and Ladies. Large line of Plain ?nd Fancy Mattings, from 15 cts. ?p. WE HAVE ADDED SEVERAL WELL KNOWN MAKES TO Otra SHOE DEPARTMENT, and the prices will be found cheaper than ever. ALL SHOES WARRANTED TO GIVE SATISFACTION We are prepared to show th? Best Assorted and Nobbiest Line of G-ents' and Youths' Clothing, and st PRICES THAT DEFY COMPETITION. Also in GENTS' FURNISHING COODS AND HATS. OUR GROCERY ?EPARTMENT needs no mention, as tbe prices sind goods speak for themselves. Call early and make your selection, ere the stock is broke?; Samples sent on application. j. RTTT?NB?R? & g?tfS. JOHN . LONDON* General Age?tT Ro kH??, S.O. W. E. BR?NSON, AGENT, s?mter, s. c. -FOR Steam Engines, Separators, and Saw Mills, E. VAN WINKLE & CO.'S ?ins, Feeders, Condensers, and Pr?ss, HiJNTEK'S C?R?T MILL. If 700 want an Engine, Boiler, Saw Mill, Grist, Mill, Cotton Gin, Cotton Press, Thresher, Reaper, Slower, or Twine Binder, write to us and we will mail yon prices and terms thai cannot be beat. We also put all machinery np free of charge, aod guarantee satisfaction. I hare sample machinery on hand which ? wi>1 t-e glad to show to ray friends and the public generally. W? sell a carefrfllr selected Hue of Ginning and Hsrresting Machinery, and can pot out tbe best and cheapest Threshiog and Ginning Outfit in the Market. 11 orders by mail promptly alte?ded to. W. E. BRUNSON, Agent, April 7 at__Sumter, S. C, AT THE OLD STAND AGAIN ! T. C. SCAFPE, TAKES PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING TO HIS OLD FRIENDS AND THE P?3LIC GENERALLY, THAT HE IS AGAIN AT HIS OLD STAND. AND Invites them to Call and See His New Stoek, WHICH EMBRACES STOVES, Pumps, Oed and Will?w-wares, Cirocke?y an? Queen's Ware, l/?M-PS, CH?MNEVS, BURNERS, FIN ANS GRANITE IKON WARE, FAPER BUCKETS AND WAS? BASINS, run tubs With heating attachment, FEATHER DlJSTERSv SHOE, WHIST, STOVE. PAINT AND WHITE WASH BRUSHES. LAP BOARD?, LADfES' lTOKKL BASKETSy CLOTHES PINS, C?URY COMBS, HORSE BRUSHES, P'othtt and Table Ciiikty. St?av? Engine Fitting*. Gas pipe cut ???d threaded from ? to 2 inches. Gunsmith material1 on hand. Gtvnem-ftMng done ueaflj and promptly. Wi Hi MhII f lilt druggist, MUSIC HALL,); StfJ?TER, S; c: Is prep-?re*to dispense during the warm-season ICE-COK} SODA WATER, in combination with all the NEW ?3? PQP?L?& S&tfFS, and invites patronage. HAS IN STORE A FUXlv ST?CHt Pe: Everything Pertaining to ike Drug BusHies?, Including lery, Toilet aM Facy GARDEN SEEDS, ?o. [Prescriptions Carefully Compounded!. Will wait npon customers at any tiae, day or nigh-t, and when not at the store, can-bV found at the Branson Hou?e. April 21 y_W. H. MARTRE. McLOY, RIGE & CO., PROPR?ETORS 0? THE- ODDEST Dry. 6oofe sn? Carpet Hoise SOW EXISTING IS Charleston* S. C7* Respectfully direct toe attention of the PEOPLE OF SfMTER and the surrounding Counties to the? a-gni?* cent Asp?ay of DRY GOODS, CARPETS, window shades, Lace curtains, and FURNITURE DRAPER*,* ??ros - spring of 1885. The Stock Embraces Everything ^ NEW, fRESH, ATTRACTIVE ANfr CrfEAP in every department. MeLOY, RICE & CO. sell goods on a closer marga?n of profit iban airy other hoosar io the Southern ebu?try. Tbey bete always conducted a successful City and Coon-try business, bat with enlarged facilities the cry is more more ? If inconvenient to .come to Charleston, write to the Firm. Every facility "will be' afforded" for successfal and satisfactory pon chases by mail. Samples* sent ami freight prepaid on a-H retail packages ?ver'te'?""ooJlars. ?? Mr. J. D. WITHERSPOO , Is now io our employment and wHI be' pleas ed at all times to hear from bis friends hi Snmter. Respectfully, McLOY, RICE & CO. March 24_"_ A. J. CHINA, D?ALER in G liemicals FINE TOILET SOAPS, HAIR AND TOOTH BRUSHES. PBRFUMEPwt AND FANCY TOILET ARTICLES, >kc* te. PAlfrTS, o?ls, V?RmsR?s\Airir DYE STUFFS, GLASS, FUTT??&e^ Prices Sam Which for purity, stren stands New Patent St G?v?ng a light equal to a or 4 ordinary lamps and is perfectly safe. Zaiciercocfcer Shoulder Braces, For ladies and gents. Easily adjusted and worn with' comfort. FuB supply of Fresh Garden Seeds. April!_____ , lan? for sale. ACHOICE FARM of Seventy-fire Acres about 3 miles North of Mayesville, ad joining lands of J. H. Wilson, G.- H. Ac, drews and others. Ap?*y to E. D. LEE, March ??_Attorney for Owner. aj? assortment -OF PICTURE PRAMS -AT THE? Photographic Gallery, Photographs of Children a Sp?ciaux Vea 3 G. H. LEWIS, Photographer. ICE CREAM I ICE CREAM? I HAVE OPENED MY ICE CREAS" GAR DEN, NICELY FITTED UP Especially for Ladies, And respectfully solicit the patronage of the public. I trust that my efforts to keep open a FIRST CLASS -CE CEEA M GAXDEN* will be appreciated by the public. My long experience tc tk^usiness is a guarantee that I will give satisfaction*. Orders for family parties-. wedoTngior >rc nics will be filled-at s5ort notice and deliver ed in any part of iewa-. Price, 50 to t^cts. per quart. toe; scia? I will deliver daHy from ice wagon* tb; cus tomers, ite in. any quantity, at the following^ prices : l*-ss than 50 pounds, 2 cents; fron? 50 to pounds, 1J cents ; over lOO pound?-. 1 \ cents'per pound. Special rares to' regular customers. Remember that I am the only ose in town* who keeps ice at'all times, and ? ask the pat ronage of the citizens to enable ro? to keep my ice house open all tire season. W, J. ANDREWS. April 14 Arc yog faffing, try Wells- Rkalth Re ?EWE?, a pur?; cleani wbolesomo For Brain. Ferres, stoner?, liver. Kidneys, tues*. An Uaequaltid lnvvrorant Cures DTSPEPSIA, Headache. Fever, Asno, CMBsi DEBILITY & WEAKNESS. Sice to takey true merit^nnequaled for tp?Pia LIVE*,j??.Night B?chu-Pa?ba Remarkable Cures of Catan* of tho Bladder, imiammation. Irritationof Kid neys and Bladder. Stone c? Grrrcl Pis cles of the: Prostate ?land, Dropaical Swoiunju-y Female Diseases, Jor^p.tin ence ?f Urine, all Diseases of t?e Gca?to Lrinary Organs in either sex. For Un healthy* or Unn.ttt?ral Pt-icljsrces use , lusa ?* '??a >~*?% Inaction flenr.'* each $L ? For fcYlM??MS. either contraeteli or hereditary- ?ont, use Chapin'a Constila tton Bitter fc'vrr-p. ?T.?)j>>f bettle? aed Chapia'* Svfvbfl;' J?rala. fcXOG: and Cha ! p?a'* SypHut?e SSalv*?, ? botUes . Syrup. 2 of nils, l Sain?, bv repress on j receipt of or ar. 1> 7^.- . 8LS. Wsrfis. Jersey ? , . ., USA