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I WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14. HEW ADVERTISEMENTS. The Southern Farm. L. W. Hydrick?Wanted. ' Want Kotice? J. C. Ch*ndler. K. Scott Carson, Sheriff? Sales. The Weekly Atlanta Constitution. Simonds National Bank?Statement. Docker k Bui .man?Nice and Fresh. Kst. Elias Chandler?Citation Notice. Brown k Chandler?Prices Cut in Two, Bank of Sum ;er?A nouai M er ting of Stock holders. Browns & Purdy?New Year I New Firm 1 New Prices. Personal Dr. T. W. Bookbart, left yesterday morn ing for Blytheweod, his old home. Mis3 Hallie Carson af this city, has re turned home from a visit to Sta ten arg. Mr. Charles Barnes, of Irene, Texas, is visiting Mr. Jas. S. Sykes, of this city. Mis* Mamie DuBose of Mechanics ville is in the city on a visit to her sister, Mrs. ~A. S. Brown. Mrs. R. G. Murray returned home last night from a short visit to her home at Fort Motte. Mrs. S. A. Lee, the mother of Mr. R. D. Lee, of this city, we regret to leara is serious ly ilL Miss Jessie, daughter of Rev. S. M. Rich ardson, ofTimmoasville, is visiting relatives in Sum ter. Mr. ana Ars. C. P. Matthiesseu and Miss Taylor are. staying for . the present at the Hy'dJesrvey. Mr. aad Mrs. W.-E. Mims accompanied by Hiss Emma Corbet t, left yesterday morning On a visit to Charleston. Mr. Jos. H. Jones, son of Mr. Charles H. Jones, of this, has accepted a position in Wilmington, N- C, aad left last week for that dry Miss Annie Sykes, who has been living in Irene, Texas, for some rime past has returned to Sumter on a visit to her brother, Mr. Jas. S. Sykes. Mr. and Mrs. A. C Phe?ps bave taken rooms with Mr. A. D. Moses, the residence recently occopied by them, having been purchased by Mr, Polk Lenoir. Mr.J. 6, Bradey, formerly of ?bis county ?a ?bster son of Mr. Barvey Raffield?who hat been living for about two years in MofiVtt, Bell County, Texas, returned home about a week ago. Mr. A Den Jones, has removed his iambi fronrhis home in Clarendon county to Sum ter, to live. Mr. Jones bears a nigh repu ta ttoo as a mechanic and has accepted a posi tion fo the workshop, of Mr. R. W. Brad ham. Miss Mary Bradley has returned from her loag visit to friends in Marietta, Ga. Her coatis, Miss Nannie Bradley accompanies her back to Stateburg. This is delightful news to those who had the pleasure of meeting her on her v?nt to these wintry hills. Mrv Arthur DeLorme arrived in this city yesterday from Louisville, Ey?, where be has just completed bis first-course at the Louisville Medical College. Re is visiting j his brother, Mr. B. E. DeLorme. Mr.B. E. DeLorme has moved into his sew residence. Mr. W. B. Epperson has moved into his old residence on Liberty street, near St. Joseph's Academy., ^XT Mr. Jno. A. Whittemore ? having his building on Court Bouse Square (the old post office) remodelled and repainted. Toe handsome residence of W. H. Ingram Rsq-, on Washington Street is rising rapidly under the magic touch of Mr. Geo. F. LeMas ter.. ? v Messrs. Holroan k LeMaster have taken the coat&act to make several additions to the residence of Mis. Manning Brown oa Church street. Mrs. L. A. Brown is.erecting a neat cottage on the corner of the Institute grounds, front ing Calboun street at its intersection wilh Sumter. Mr. J. B. Roach has broken ground for the erection of a steam saw miilon-- the C. S. k N. Road, where it passes through Turkey Greek, a little northeast of the city. Last Friday the clothes of a negro girl on Kr. H- LuB. Wells' j>Iece caught fire, and she was so" badly burned "that sue died that night. - g The Board of Ehst riet Stewards of the Methodist Church met yesterday aod fixed salary of the Presiding Elder; It remains the same. Mr. J.S. Corbetr, has bought the Carnes property in Bishopvillefrom Mr. A. C. Du raat whoiwill move to Sumter^. Dr. J. B> McLure has purchased the planta tion of Col. W. D. Scarborough, one-half mile from the town of Bishop viBe. Mr. Theodore Knker, of Tianaonsvjlle, bas purchased, the saloon and fixtu s, known as the Bewson place on Liberty Street from Mr. H on ag ban and has placed Mr; Manheim m charge of same. Messrs. Durant k Bcllitzer have on band a fine desk, which they ordered for Mr. Martin, the aew General Manager of'the C. S k N. RR. It is a rolling, cylinder desk, of beau tiful antique oak. Mr. W. H. Epperson will be found by his friends at ?se late stand of 3? P. Levy, on Liberty street: Be has taken charge of the Saloon and stock and wt? manage it for Messrs. HVWineberg k Go. If The Poultry Show m C&irlesloc is now in full blast. Mr. W. E. Mints has Liken down a onrabex of his fancy poultry to the exhibi tion, Messrs. Frierson and Sam Reid went down yesterday. Capt. John Reid, who has some fine' chickens oa exhibition, will leave for Charleston in the morning. A meeting of the Shareholders of the National Bask of Suntf^was held io the office of Lee k Moise, oo Saturday last, as advertised. Among the.*omber present was Mr. J. B Phillips, of Charleston, the Receiver. .Col. R. M. Wallace was elected tbeAgentjof the.Sharebokjers to receive the assets of the Bank and ta^pay over the sur (lns according to law. ; \ Removal. Our friends and patrons will remember *at the Watchman aad^Southron is now on -tso'irn ground, on Ljferiy street, opposite |Uie Fire Engine building Amu8emeBt Club. fTbe Privateer Arojfeaent Club will meet on Friday evening at the residence of Mr. Joetab Bayoswortb. ^>Tbe feature of the evening will be a Topic Party. The public are cordially ion ted to attend. - mm in ? I Ten Days of Temperance. The Ind?pendant Birder of Good Templars intend having a tea days temperance ra nt ing soon. Two of the best temperance speakers in the country, are engaged to ad dress the meeting in the cause of temperance. General Manager Martin. Mr. C. S. >1 art in, the general manager of Sfie Charleston, Saucer and Northern Road, n the city yesterday. ,Be reported every thing along the lias as in good condition. The work on the extension was progressing cry satisfactorily . The business of the road was growing every day, and *be officials were very much pleated and encouraged with the oiulook.?Sunday News, Jon 11. Won the Watch. Mr. T. Basel Dick won the $100 gold watch offered t?y Mr. W. J. Roddy, of Rock Bill, ibe Gene, a? Agenc for the Carolinas of Equitable Life Insurance Co^of New York to the agent writing up the mot* insurance from Nov. 1st to Jan. 1st. We congratulate Mr. Dirk upon his success. A Dance at the Jervey House. Capt. and Mrs J. E. Jervey will give a dance at,-the .?^rey House to-morrow eve ning in com pitmen t to their guest, Miss Whildenof Charleston. Their long, large Oining ball will .make no elegant b nl-room, and th6 entertainment under their auspices will be adelig?? occasion. k Native Pecan-Nuts. Judge T. B, Fraser bas a splendid pecan not tree on bis place in this city. The nuts are the finest we bave seen and the t est we lemember to fc?ve tasted with the *x eption of brought Oy a friend from his plantation istian Louisiana. Tnia gentleman icith little *r no attention these ifjjfjMB thirty to forty barrels of od afford? d. among, the pro tbeir principal means of Married. That quiet little country edifice, a few miles West of Sumter, known as the Jordan Methodist Church, was on Suoday afternoon last, the scene of a quiet but happy wedding. Miss Emily E. Dargan, daughter of the late R. J. Dargan, was there united in marriage with Mr. Wesley b\ Blauding?both of Sum ter. Rev. Manning peiformed the ceremony, after which the bridal party with their friends adjourned to the residence of the brides* moth er where ao informal, but er-j >yable reception was held. At the Catholic Church yesterday morning, Miss Rosanca Cusiek aud Mr James Ginley, of thtscity, plighted their ?roth at the altar. Rev. Father McNeill pronounced the ceremony that made them one, in the pres.-nee of an unusunlly large congregation assembled, at the early hour of 7 50 o'clock to witness the cnornin? marriage of the popular couple. TheMajd of Honor was Miss Lizzie Brow??, and Mr/-Patrick Burnt s acted as best man. Mr. and Mrs Ginley left on the morning train for Columbia, and will visit Cha-leston before returning to the C?iy, where Mr. Ginley will soon build a bouse and they will go to housekeeping. Madame Rumor gives us th? tidings of ap proaching" nuptials in divers directions. It is & pleasure to herald such happiness and chronicle the events when they occur. Death. Mr. S. M. Jenkins, an old and respected citizen, of ibis Coanty, who lived in the Swimming Pens neighborhood, died on Mon day night, of paralysis. His health of late ?ears has hot been good, but his death came unexpectedly to his family and friends. Funeral of Capt. Wallace. Col. R. M. WaHace returned last week from his sad mission to the far west where he went io meet the remains of his gallant brother and convey them to their ?att resting place. The funeral of Capt. Wallace was held at YorkvtUe amid imposing ceremonies we give the following account of the funeral clipped from an exchange : The funeral services of the lamented Capt. Geo D. Wallace were conducted at the Presbyterian Church this morning by the Rev. J. C. Galloway, assisted by the Rev. L G. Patrick, chaplain of the Jenkins Rifles. As the family of the dead soldier entered the vestibule of the church the choir, led by Mrs^-P. R. Bratton, sang : -'Come ye discon solate, where'er you languish." After which a touching prayer was offered by the Rev. Mr. Patrick, and the choir sang: "Nearer, my God, to Thee." The Rev. Mr. Galloway the delivered a a o impressive and eloquent sermon on the exalted character and the high and manly virtues of the heroic dead, from the text : "All ye that are about him bemoan him, ?cd all ye that know bis name, say : How is the strong staff broken and the beautiful rod." At the conclusion of the services in the church the funeral procession was formed, with the'Jenkins Rifles, Capt. W. B. Moore, as escort. Business was generally suspended, and the entire community joined in the procession. After the usnal ceremonies at the grave a salute was fired by the Jenkins Rifles. xTbe grave was beautifully decorated with wreaths and crosses of magnolia, laurels and cut flowers. The flag of Capt. Wallace's troop, in which his body had been wrapped when taken from the field and which had draped the coffin during the j >urney to this place, was placed in charge of Gen. E. M. Law, by the family of the deceased, to be pr?s ited to the Jenkins Rifles as a testiaiouial of .eir appreciation of the respect and honor she /ed the dead hero. Conductor Kobgood. The numerous friends o Mr. G. W. Hob good, whose terrible act dent at the Coast Line depot in this city, was reported in our last issue, will be gratified to know that the last accounts from him at noon to-day, were as favorable as could be. At first it seemed as if it would be impossible for him to re cover, and his large circle of friends and ac quaintances in this city have been much sad dened by the thought. . His brother, Mr. A. J. Hobgood, of Brattleboro, N. C, as soon as he beard of the accident, came , at once to Sumter, and brought with him Dr. W. H. WhiteheaA, President of the State Board of Medical Examinera, of North Caro lina. Dr. Wbitehead has since returned to Brattleboro, but Mr. Hobgood remains at his brother's bed-side. The doctors report tbe broken leg as doing well, and the general coodition of the patient, favorable, under tbe ] circumstances. Annual Meeting of the Banks. The Stockholders of the two Banks here, held their Annual Meetings on the 13th. All tbe old Directors and officers of the Bmk ol Sum ter were re-elected and notice of a meeting to take action upon the proposed increase of its Capital Slock from $75,000 to $125 000 is advertised for. Tbe Simonds National Bank at its meetiog elected the following officers and Directors : Andrew Simonds, President ; R. M. Wal lace, Vice-Pr?s ; L. S. Carson, Cashier ; Andrew Simonds, Charleston, R. M Wal lace, Dr. A. J. China, Rich. D Lee, Horace Harby.JJohn Reid, NViil O'Donnell, Directors. The only change in the B?ard of Directors is the substitution of Mr. Neill O'Donnell, of this City, in the place of C. E. Salinas, of Charleston. The Farmers of Sumter. We have always thought Sumter Connty contained the finest land and ranked among tbe best agricultural sections in the State. As an illustration of what can be done in tbe way of successfuE farming we give two instances, which we happened to hear of incidentally. Mr. Paulett A. Sanders of Rafting Creek made last year with seven plows 113 bales cotton, of this number, D. Dennis, one of his share croppers, made 18 bales with one plow which is iocluded ia tbe seven. Mr. J. B. Crouch of Wedgefleld, made 5 acres cotton produce on an average 850 pounds of lint to the acre. On one acre of land planted in corn, after oats were cot off he gathered over 40 bushels. From six acres be gathered 200 bushels corn. - ?I - > ? cm - Didn't Know It Was Loaded. Mr. Julian Flowers, son of Mr. Samuel F. Flowers, of this city, met with a very paio fol and unfortunateaccident on Friday ev: oi?ig. Tbe facts as we heard them are: Mr Fiowers, was playing with Todd Folsom, around tbe stove in the hardware store of Durant & Son. Young Folsora had * blank cartridge pistol io his haod into which he put a fiobert cap. which he thought was unloaded, but which contained a small ball about the s:ze of a turkey shot. While play;r>g with each other be fired in fun at Flowers and the shot en tered the external corner of the latter's left eye beneath tbe lower eye lid, and ranged about an inch deep beneath the surface of the temple. Dr. A. J. China extracted the ball, and from last accounts Mr. Flowers was doing very well. The Doctor does not think his eye-sight will be impaired by the injury. Those Streets and Crossings. *. Along iu mid summer when times are dull, business is almost at a standstill and one is just casting up his accounts to see if it be possible for him to take a little trip off some where to mountains or sea coast for a change and breath of fresh air, or, as is perhaps more common, when one is puzzling his brains, trying to tbink of something by which he can turn an honest dollar to meet his daily debts, our City Council tends out their emissaries to demand and take all the money a fellow has, to pay bis street tax. It seems to us ordinarily when oue pays out money he has some right to see application aud reap the benedt. When a citizen par:s with this yearly stipend at such a time he has some right to see its application to the purpose for which it was collected and the cons-.quent benefit arising therefrom. During such rainy spells as we ha*e bad recently, not only tbe crossings but the sidewalks of Sum ter have been almost impassable. Overshoes, it is true, in a measuie relieves the situation, but the mud frequently relieves the prudent pedestrian of the these articles. We "have had more than one person complain on Satur day last of having to go back and rescue his overshoe from the muddy, slushy crossings. There may be some excuse for the city author ities not improving tbe sidewalks on the plea of expense, but there is abso'uttly no excuse for their failure to provide suitable crossings. There r.re enough granite quaries within easy reaclt?for iostance one at CotumSia and an other at Winnsboro?from which sufficient blocks could be purchased at trifling cos?. If tbe city can't afford to place these ?cross ali the street?, at least have them at the int? r- i section of the principal streets with Main j Street. By doing this our city fathers will not only have the approval of their own con sciences hut gain the eommendatton a? d es teem of ther fellow men. They will also hive placed.in position endurine and abiding evidence of the citj's prosperity?''Stepping stouts" in th^ uiaicb of Sumler'i p ogress. At the Academy of Music. Sumter's sweet little Theatre., since our last issueJbas on three occasions furnished enter tainments to crowded and well-pleased houses. Corned/and tragedy have parsed in review before us. Euch, in their turn", hare come to brighten and cheer us on one tiand and sad den and subdue us on the other. the boomer h*s come and gone. It was a very entertain ing and amusing comedy and ? tie large and appreciative audience were well repaid f:?r having braved the cold, rainy, 'disagreeable ereniug.to see this well advertised company. Mr Dan Packard, as Christopher'A. Snap, is a splendid specimen of manhood Vtnd acted the role of a Boomer with faultless-precision. It brought up vividly to our mind-Western experiences and some of the hustlers we met in our travels. We remember none, however, as h mdsoroe as he, aad his graceful manner and winning smile at once captured his audi ence h8 easily H3 it did "The Capital Horse," in t:.e play?the fascinating Miss Lacy Sharp. Timothy McGuinnis did the Irish Conundrum to perfection, and when the "fit" came ^pn it was evident the boom had struck the. au dience. We roust not forget, the dainty little actress Miss Maud Harris, as dolly Tubhs. Her impersonation of the Kitchen Queen was J excellent and her dancing and sweet voice contributed in no small part to the success of the play. Mr. Benjamin Bluster as the "Hen pecked Husband," and Rebecca as "House Raler" were admirable. fa bio romani. This play was presented on Monday night by Ai?en Benedict's Fabio Romani Company to, perhaps, the largest audience of the season. The scene of the play is laid in the beautiful city of Naples. It is a story of the dead and shows up iu a startling light the duplicity and fralilty of woman?the falseness of the wife and the treachery of the friend. To these repulsive phases of humanity, the horrors of the plague are added, aad the performance ends with a tremendous earth quake and the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The stage setting nnd scenery throughout, from the beautiful paintings of the Bay of Naples to the moonlit view of the ancient sepulchral vault was excellent. Mr. Walter Lawrence, as Fabio Romani, is an actor of fine presence and possessed of a magnificent voice. Be has studied his part well and the entire troupe give evidence of careful cultivation and training, and act well together. madams fry concert company. This is one of the best musical entertain ments that bas teen given in Sumter. The voices of Madame Fry and her daughters, were well cultivated, and a program of vocal and instrumental music was given. It proved to be a most enjoyable musical treat, and this is the testimony of all who attended. The handsome physique of Miss Bertha Cheney, combined with her good voice and fine reading, completely charmed her au dience, and Sumter hopes it will not be long before Madame Fry and her company will visit Sumter again. Concert. We are pleased to publish below the program to be rendered at the Concert to be given for the4th Reg't Band, on Wednesday evening next. That it will be a very enjoyable enter tainment, goes, without saying. Our people should encourage this organization, as it is a credit to our city, and their summer concerts are pleasant anticipations to the -'stay at homes." program. I 1. Overture?Band. 2. Solo, Vocal?Mr. Walsh. 3. Duett, Piano?Mrs. and Miss Kershaw. 4. Duett, Vocal?Miss DeLorme and Mr. Bultman. 5. Recitation?Miss Dulcie Moise. 6. Solo, Cornet?Prof. Scull. Band ac companiment. 7. Duett, Violin and Clarionet?Mr. Morao and Prof. Scull. . II 1. Overture?Orchestra. 2. Sole?Miss DeLorme, Orchestra accom paniment. 3. Duett, Cornet?Prof. Scull and Mr. Den ison. 4. Recitation?Mr Frank Mikell. 5. Duett, Piano?Mrs and Miss Kershaw. 6 Solo?Mr. Bultman. 7. Quartette, Vocal?Miss DeLorme, Mies China, Mr. Bultman, Mr. Walsh. 8. Brass Quartette. The City Graded School. Tbe present enrollment of the white school is, 326 And the colored, 305 Making a total of, 631 mmO mmm Our New Policeman. At a meeting of the City Council last week there was an election to fill the place on tbe police force made vacant by the resignation of Mr. W. H. Epperson. Mr. Tbos. F. Drajton, formerly of Sumter, among the applicants for the'position, was elected and has since qualified and entered upon tbe dis charge of his duties. Mr. Drayton made a good officer when he' was on tbe force before. Bun away on Main Street. As Willis Washington, colored, was pre paring to leave the city yesterday afternoon at half past five o'clock, some one jumped up behind bis wagon upon the end of the two boards which constituted the floor. This tilted the boards up and threw out a barrel of flour, causi ng the fine iron gray borse and frisky little mule thereto attached, to take fright and dash up Main Street, scattering tbe crowd right and left and threatening sundry vehicles with destruction. Of course Willis fell out too. When the team got as far as the Court House tbe lines became wound up in the wheel and pulled the little mule around to one side and stopped what promised to be quite a serious runaway. Charles Bose Arrested. Sometime ago Charlie Rose, a colored man killed another negro named Lucius Laws, at or near Magnolia, in this County. Am Inquisition was held on 18th October, at Magnolia by John M. Miller, Esq., Trial Justice, acting as coroner. It was found That Lucius Laws came to his death from a wound in the head, inflicud by Charles Rose with a stick. The Sheriff has been on the trail of Rose for some time, he ascertained that he had been working at Dr. McLaurin's Mill on theM. & A. Rail Road, a few miles below Sumter. Rose came to town on last Saturday, and when about to take the train back he was pounced upon and captured by the ever wary ?nd viei?aut deputy sheriff Watson, and lodged in jail. Contributions for Cato. At a meeting held in this city on Monday last the following resolution was passed, and the same has been banded to us for publication by Mr. H. L. B. Wells, the treasurer of the meeting. Resolv?d, "That we, citizens of Sumter County, assembled, greatly regretting the loss sustained by Mr. John J. Cato in the destruction of his barn, corn, fodder, oats, Ac, do appoint the following committee from tbe several neighborhoods through the county to take up a collection to assist Mr. Cato. The funds to be paid over to Mr.. Wells, the treasurer of this meeting," Following committ? e appointed : R. A. Frierson, J. G Truhick, E J. Goodman, E M. Cooper, R. M. Wilson, John Monneham, J. L. Pirrott, W. A. J-tines, W. K Crosswell, Fletcher Davis R. L. Heriot. E. D. Slu-d, Robt. C. Rimbert, Peter Wilson J. E DuPie, W. M. Sanders, Isaac Wilson, J. W. Broadway, Horace B. Mitchell, R. M. Pitts, A. C. McKinnon, H. T Abbott, Marion Dorn, Samuel E Sh-iw, P. A. Sanders, J. J. Dargnn. II. R. Thomas, J. T Hays, Is?ae Brnnson, J R. Keels. Lumbermen in Council. The Lumbermen of this, and some of the adjoining counties', met yesterday in the city clerk's office. The obj-ct of the meeting, as far as we have been Hble to learn, was to remonstrate with the Rail Road authorities upon the increase in freight rites upon their shipments and to read; them through the proper ch'?nn?ls, and if possible get rat?s reduced to the forn er basis To this end a set of resolutions were passed. A committee was appointed ard instructed to meet and confer with Mr. T. M. Emerson, General Freight Htid Passenger Agent of the Atlantic Coe.st Line, in the matter on Tuesday next. The meeting then adjourned and proceeded to form an association of lumbermen under the name of the "South Carolina Lumbermen's Association." Mr. D. W. Alderman, of Alcolu, w?s elected President, Dr. II. J. McLaurin of Sumter, Vice President, ttnd E. A. Caldwell, Secretary and Trensurer. There were fourteen lumber fiims presentat j the meeting, representing a daily out-put of J 200,0(0 feet of Lumber. Just Keccived. Black and all colors solid Calicoe', 5 cents a yard. Zephyr, all colors. 2 nnd 4 fold L'nowxs ? Plkdv. Our County Commssioners. The bonds of the new County Treasurer and Auditor were submitted to the B-mrd of Comity Commissioners nt their sesnon on the 12:1) for approval. The Board wi'l take the matter under consideration at their meeting ou the ]5'h. The present County Treasurer and Auditor are still acting. The present Superintendent of the Poor House, Mr. D Rees Durant, was re elected for the next two years, and Dr. J. A.-Mood was re-elected as physician to the Poor House and Jail for two years at former salary. Suinter County has been sub-divided, and the various townships have heen assigned to different Commissioners. They find the roads in very bad order. The Commiesiooers are going to work to put all the roads and bridges in good condition. They find Hudson's Bridge, on Lynch'a River, at the extreme end of the Countv, in a dangerous condition, and have prohibited persons from crossing, only at their own risk. Carter's Bridge, on same stream, is also in a bad condition, and notices have been posted to same effect. Ionia Items. g Ionia, S C, Jan 10, 1891. W We have gone to work preparing for an other crop, and now and then we find a man plowing. We made a good crop here, and for that reason we feel encouraged and go to work with a vim. A very hold robbery was committed here one night last week. Some one broke into Mr. M. L. Cook's house and stole $237 50. It seems that Mr. Cook kept bis money in a desk in the room where he slept. A few nights ag|p he moved in another bedroom, when soKje one entered the room through a window andf stole the money. No clue has yet been found to the robber. Mr. J. W. McCaskill is still very Birk. Johnnie, Jimroie, Miller and Charlie McLeod are all very sick. Mr. J. F. Boykin is sick. Also, Miss Irene Galloway. Mr. Joiner Casson, of Fairfield, is visiting his 8i$^, Mrs. J. R. McLeod. We^^uld smile if we could see one of the County^Commissioners op this way. We crossed abridge at Mr. Lee Davis' one dat tes week'that is dangerous to cross. If we had an old $10 mule we would ride him in that bridge, and then charge it to the County. Punch. - Mi I mm Tax Returns. The assessment of property for taxation begun on the first day of January and closes Fehruarv 20th following. All property owned on ihe first day of January must be returned, and on all returns of personal property not made on or before the 20 h of February, a penalty of50 percent will be added. Tale notice and govern yourselves accordingly. ??mm- -&mm~- - Parched r?nd swollen lips indicate worms. Sbriner's Indian Vermifuge will destroy and eject these detestable creatures from the in testines, thus restoring the child to health and beauty. F?t ?ale by Dr. M?K*gen. .Special attention given to roofing and cuttering by exprie^ ced workmen at T. C. Scaffe's. Old stores repaired and made as good as new, at T. C. Scaffe's. Another lot of cheap stoves, just received, at T. C. Scaffe's. The blood must be pure for the body to be in perfect condition. Dr. J. H. McLean's Sarsaparilla makes pure blood and imparts the rich bloom of health and vigor to the whole bodv. vloct POWDER Absolutely Pure. I I A cream of tartar baking powder. Highest of all in leavening strength.? U.S. Govern ment Report, Aug. IT, 18S9. Nov. 12._ NOTICE. TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF 'The Sumter Investment Association": You are hereby notified to attend a meeting of Stockholders to be held in the office of J. B. Edwards, Esq., in the city of Sumter, S. C , on the 7tl?, of February, (next,) 1891, at 6.30 P. M., for the purpose of autboriz ng the Board of Directors to make a mortgage of the Real Estate of said Association. JAMES G. SAMPSON, Sec. and Treas. of the Sumter Invest. Asso. Sumter, S C , J?n. 7, 1891?4t_ SUNNY SIDE POULTRY YARD. EGGS FOR SETTING IN SEASON from the following thoroughbred strains: LIGHT BRAHMAS. BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS. BUFF COCHINS. BLACK MINORCAS. SINGLE COMB BROWN LEGHORNS. SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS. Price of Eggs : $1.50 for 15 ; $2.50 for 30 A guide to poultry raising with valuable receipt for cure of Choiera and Roup given with each purchase of eggs. N. B.?Leghorns and Black Minorcas have no ?q'tals as layers. Address or call on W. B MURRAY, Dec 24_Sumter, S C. CHRISTMAS GOODS -AND OTHER GOODIES, -AT 1. L. MAJEWSKI'S Bakery and Confectionery, In addition to a daily supply of Fresl Bread, Rolls, Cata, Res, &c, I have a fine line of FRESH CRACKERS, of various kinds, FINE FRENCH CONFECTIONERY, KRUITS, NUTS, RAISINS, TOYS, DOLLS, FIREWORS GLASSWARE, AND FANCY ARTICLES. CIGARS AND TOBACCO. Ali goods first class and prices thr lowest. Give me a call. M. L. MAJEWSKI. Nov. 19?v FOR SALE. SEVERAL DESIRABLE MILCH COW.' WITH CALVES Applv to. or .-ddres* j. B. McBRlDE Sum . _Mayesville, S. C._ MONEY TO LOAN. ON IMPROVED FARMING LANDS, ON long time, at 8 per cent, ititrrrst and . 8m:ill commission. LEE k M Of SR, Dec. 10?6t Attorneys *v iaw. DISSOLUTION NOTICE. THE COPARTNERSHIP heretofore exist ing between John Kingman, Geo L Kingman and Ohas. W. Kingman. nnder the firm name of Kinsman & Co., r ?8 dt solved by mutual eori8ent on January 1st, 1889, by the withdrawal of John Kingman, Geo. L. Kingman and Chus. VV. Ringmar: as suming all liabilities and continuing the bus iness under the firm name of Kingman & Co. JUHN KINGMAN. GE<) L KINGMAN. C1IAS W. KINGMAN. Sumter. S. C, Dec. 22. 1890_ State of South Carolina. COUNTY OF SUMTER. WHEREAS an inquest of Eschent in the case The E-cbeaior for Sumter County auKtnst the Real Estate of James A. Moree, hath been made, certified, returned and ad vertised according to law, and no person within twelve months from the last date of said advertisement hath appeared and made title to the two lota of land described in said inquisition ns : (1) A lot of land with three buildings thereon, situated in the town of Lynchburg, in Shiloh Township, Sumter Counry, State aforesaid, bounded on the North and EnSt by Lynches Creek Road, on the Sou'h and West by lands now or formerly of W. E. B Fraser and the colored Methodist Church lot, as will appear by deed of James A. Graves, dated Jui e8th,*1868. (2) Also, one lot of about one-sixth of an acre with storehouse thereon situate in the town of Lynchburg, bounded on the North by Lynches River Road, on the East by Keels' iot, on the South by Keels' lot and on the West by lands of Lnckey and Hodge, whereof James A. Mc ee, the last proprietor, died seized in fee without leaving any person J who can lawfully claim the same either by | purchase or descent from him the said James A Moree. Now in pursuance of the Act of Assembly, in such ease made and provided, and in pursuance of an order issued by the Clerk of the Court for said County and signed by the Honorable T. B. Fraser, Judge of the Circuit Court of the said County, the E?cheat or, being the Auditor for said County will offer for sale to the highest bidder in front of the Court House at Sumter, S. 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Address THE SOUTHERN FARM, ATLANTA, GA. COPARTNERSHIP NOTICE. rp?IE UNDERSIGNED have this day j formed a partnership for the prHCtice of , under the firm uame of Netries & Fraser. C. 8. NETTLES, T. B FRASER, Ja. Jan 1,1891. _ Law NOTICE. TO THE PUBLIC. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE undersigned will apply to the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County on the 24th day of January, A. D. 1891, for a Charter of incorporation as "The Sbiloh Presbyterian Church, in the United States of America," at Wedgefield, S. C. Dated Dec 24th, A. D. 1890. WE ARE NOW PREPARED to furnish the celebrate* Berkeley Soluble Guanos, Acid Phosphate, German Kainit, And Cotton Seed Meal, in any quantity and at Rock-Bottom Prices.- Get mir priced before purchasing. J. RYTTENBERG & SONS, January 7 and a mortgage of the premises before the title shall be altered or changed. A. B. ST?CKKT, Escheator for Sumter County. Dec 24 6t. Respectfully, R. H. Richardson, S. D. Burgess. Harvey Evans, R. H. Ramsey, Mrs. R. H. Richardson, G. W. Taylor. Dec 24?1 m NICE A.JNTD -AT Ducker & Bultman9?. Saratoga Chips. Maple Syrup, Cranberry Sauce in cans. Fresh Olive Oil, on draught. Queen Olives, by the quart, 40 cents. Sauer Kraut, Dill Pickles and Mixed Pickles. Dutch Herrings and Pickled Salmon. Almond Paste, for making Maccaroons. The best whole and ground Spices. Extra-strength Extracts, all flavors. Improved Jelly, 15 cents a package. Makes quart and a half of Jelly in a few minutes, assorted flavors. Try our mild-cured Pig Hams, 15 cents, uncanvassed. Breakfast Bacon, 12J cents, good as Ferris7. Bakers Broma, Cocoa, and Chocolates. Finest Butter, Buckwheat, and N. 0. Molasses. Docker & BtiU?ian. January 14. HO! JANUARY! What January? Why, the January trade in Horses and Mules ! I have now on hand quite a large sup ply of both kinds and will continue to keep on hand during that month an as sortment that will supply the wants of all classes of customers. Sumter, S. C, December 26, 1890. N. B.?Fresh arrivals on every train. HARDWARE. Paints, (Regal Brand Oils, Varnishes and Brushes. DuFont'? Powder* SPORTING GOODS A SPECIALTY. Agricultural Implements* Guns, Pistols. CUTLERY. AGENTS FOR Garland Stoves and Ranges, Studebaker Wagons and Road Carts, Boggies, Ph tons, Surries and Carriages. The Largest Assortment of Harness in the City. IRON PIPE, PUMPS, MILL SUPPLIES, HUBS, Rims and Spokes, Tinware, Wooden ware, Rubber and Leather Belting. We flatter ourselves that the above lmes are complete in every particular, and we would ask before buying that you call and examine the stock of GAILLARD & LENOIR, Nov. 1$ CAR LOAD OF FINE DRIVING MOUSES* TWO CAR LOADS GOOD MULES. One Car Load Old Hickory Wagons. CELEBRATED SPIRAL SPRING CORTLANJ CAKi^ Also, a few of the PAERY CAETS. All kinds of CARRIAGES, Surrj's, Buggies and Phaetons. HARNESS. A few hundred bushels of na tive Red Rust Proof Oats. M. M. GRAHAl. December 3 a eut SALE ! For the nest 30 days I will close out at a great reduct?oo Dress Goods, Wraps,' CLOAKS AND JACKETS. An Examination is Solicited. Nov. 26?2rcr SUMTER, S. O. B?LTUM & BRO., PROPRIETORS OF nmier Shoe Store, Have bought this space for a time, to inform the public that they are prepared to protect their lower extremities from tbe rain and frost of the coining season. The older citizens of Sumter know this OLD FIRM so well that comments to them are not oece?? sary, but the population of our city has in creased so rapidly, there are a great many here now, who have not made their* acquaintance and we do not think we wocld be acting fhe part cf rh? QooJ Samaritan, did we not advise them to go to BTJLTM AJ?2i & BRO , w?ren hs need of SHOES for they are better prepared fosoit them in that line than any ?thef House in tbef city, as tbey are Shoemakers of 40 y<?ars experience au? make the shoe business their sole study and occupation. Their present stock was manufactured before the advance in the Leather* market and will bo sold at former zero figures. By this one item they will Save you from 15 to 25 Per Cent. on your shoe bill, and always give you solid Leather to walk on. In addition tor tbe>r regular liner they sell tbe renowned WHITE SEWING MACHINE, and carry a complete stock of Fine Trunks and Valises, &?. BultissssEiiB & Rro.9 Opposite Court House Square, Suinter* & C> Sept n