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Divinely Rancid. IV kinds of fashionable J, noted by a iesaou Ao ; liiod.- A writer In the Boeion PosY reports she h a ?esson, which slight 4 well .ie" Tried . in . many faaiSee. Tbe younger members of -the faqfeM?JBBftot ^ friends ba*i fallen into the way of using many senseless phtaeeg- With them orerything was ' awfully lEweet," "awfolly jolly," o* "avM^Aosxftklwg else One evening this gentleman came hom with* bndget of news. An ac qua?ntest?e had failed?n business. - Be apoite ot %be incident iaa- : **deileionsly ad 79 fie bad ridden op town- in the oar' ?itfcq % noted - wit, Whom he de enbed as "horribly entertaining," and, to cap tbe clka*x> he. spoke, of the bot ter which had been set before him at_a ' oon?ttyrhotel a* <d ivioely rancid.'' The Yoong people stared, anil the o!de>*i|^b4ftfe ? **. " ''WI>J^*f*r I should think yon were oat o? your ' -Mpw.- ; /' ?Jttop im 4**c?f ?*y:": ??0< n the least, oyrdear," he^said, Dleaaantly. "I'm merely trying to toi\<mi tie- fashion. I worked oat divinely rancid' with a good deal , of labor. It eeema to me rather more effect!?e than awfully sweet.' I mean to keep op with the rest of you hereaf ter; And now," he con tinned, "let me help you to a piece of this exquisitely tough beet* Adverbs, he says, are not so fasbi?n abin as tbey were in his family.? The Youth's Companion. Confession at the Darlington j Post Offlee. la accordance with the announce ment already mad8 Mrs.' Uv-tttrfl Over the post offi ;o to her successor, John G. Gat!in on Saturday last. Th? new postmaster has his son assisting him. Neither of them is capable of] conducting the business, and as a re sult things have been in the -most in describab?e confusion aV'tte office" for everuj days " pas*, -an*? -the btfeinress interests of - the i*wn* r"bsve; b??cH" seriously involved:' - Rafra,-Yh? colored postmaster at Society Hil?,'* same -down os Monday and has been do-isg what be could to" straighten out matters, but, of course, he cannot remain in tbe office permanently. What .the outcome will be is not known ; it is only certain thdt the postmaster and his . son must have some competent help, or a scene' of chaos, such as marked the first days of, the present week, will * artfulensue. ~Djrlington News, Feb. 5th. Removal. - * j Our friends and patrons will remember, j that the Watchman, ami Southron is now on to own ground, on Liberty street, opposite the Fire Engine Honsel ~ v ^ , ? The First Step. ' - Perh?p8 you are ruh ?\>wo. Can't eat, can't j sleep, ?aV? think, can't do anyhi'g tV jou ftafiefnntinn. mil yotx *on<?er what a??s y ou. Tea should hood the warning, you are taking the Brat step into Nervi tu Prostration. ' Y>-u need a Nerve Tonic and ia Electric Bitten y?jb wi:l find tbe exact remedy for restoring yvir nervous system to its normal, h?altr.y condi tion, Sarpri??g; results f#i<>w,;?he u*e of this greet Nenr?Toa?e and^AUerasfee. Your ap pefit-e retarn.?, good digestion Is restored, and the Liter and Kidneys rtwame healihy action Try ft bottle. Price 50c. at J F. W. DeLorme'a Drag Store. 6 That war-tempered, arose, dyspeptic indi vidual, should take Dr. J. H McLean's Sarsa parilla LJt will make him feel as well Sutouw.%'v?. - Frequent!j accideots occur in the'household y hieb cause barns, co a, sprains and bru ises ; for osa in ?och cases Dr. J; ?. McLean's Volcanic 0\l Lin im en t has* for many years been tbe constant favorite family remedy, vjl * [fyou suffer'pricking pares on -moving me^j ey*s, or cannot bear bright light, and 'find your sight weak and failing, you should promptly use Dr. H. McLean's Strengthen tag Eye Salve. 25 cents a hoi. vjnnl I?B. ACKER'S ^ENGLISH PILLS Are active, effective *nd pure. For rick headaebe* disordered stomach, loss of ^appetite, bvl-complexion and biiioawies8, they bave eeeer been equaled, either ia .'.merica or abroad. 3oW by Dr J. F. W. DeLorme. 2 ?M> ? "T SUFFER ANT LONGER. "v?eg thai a eoogh san bo checked in a day, and the first ?tages of consumption broken ia a week, we hereby guarantee Dr. Acker'n English Cough Htmedy, and wilt refund tbe m*ney to all who buy, take it asj>er directions, and do not find our statement coj recL '.' 1 * For week back, chest pains, use a Dr J. H llcLeat?'? Wonderful Healing r Plaster (porous.) Tjtnr Ton can be cheerful and happy only when you are well. If you feel "out of sorts," take Dr. J. H. McLean's Sarsaparilla. vjanl To allay pains, subdue inflammation, heal foul sores and ulcers the most prompt and satisfactory results are obtained by, using that old reliable remedy, Dr. J. Ii. McLean's! Volcanic Oil Liniment. vj.ml When Baby was sick, we gave her C&storia. When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria. Wben she became Miss, she dung to Castorio, Vben she had Children, &he gave them Castoria For Malaria, Liver Tr otj ble,or Indigestion, izse BROWN'S IRON BITTSRS FIRST (ILMS JOB MK AT BOTTOM PRICES* WATCHVAU m SOUTH SDR JIB ffFFIfE FOR SALE CHE?R j EET?RN TUBULAR BOILEPw, ENGINE ] AND SAW MILL OUTFIT. Will sell \ Saw Mill separately or Engiue and Boiler for j ginning outfit. Apply to, EDViAllD E. RESSERT, l Jaa. 21 ReiBb?rt, S. C. -1891 HEW YORK WEEKLY HERALD. \ AT UNE DOLLAIi PER YEAR. Is the Best and Cheapest Family Paper in j tbe United States. Now is the lime to j subscribe. Many novelties will be added to the variety j of its contents during the year 1891, and j nothing will be left} undone to piease and | gratify its subscribers. Its specialties for 1891 will be: Original ! Articles on Practical Farming and Gardening, j Serials and Short Stories by tbe Best Authors, ! Woman's Work and Woman's Lei.-ur?, ; Qems of Literature and art, Original Fiaabes j of Wit and Humor. Answers to correspondents promptly and fully made. TfT5 LATEST NEWS FROM EVERT j SECTION OF THB GLOBE. Address,.JAMES GofiO?j> hLSS.^Tl. New York II*-?!d, New York City. ONLY ONE DOLLAR A YEAR. Do not t'ai! to Subscribe now for the New Yurk Weekly Herald. Tax* Swift's Specific in the Spring, When water-lillies blow. For health and happiness 'twill bring, And cause the blood to flow In Joyous currents, pure and free Through ev?iy vein and artery.. Oft on the vernal season attend A senseof hebofnde, Of lansrcor; which always portend A thickening of tho bided. This S S. S. ne'er fails to cure, The blood to make healthful and pure. as.-*. (hired by S. S. S? aftsr the Potash and Carsapari?la Mixtures Tailed. I contracted a severe case ol Sood Pbfeon in ?S83and my pb^kaans-put rae un der a mercurial treatment of three months without doing me any good; in fact! was gradually growing worse. I then consulted another physician, \? ho tried me wffii Potash and Sarsaparilla, but with no better result- I then became disgusted with doctors and-their remedies, and commenced taking Swift'slSpecific(8. SIS.) After ta^gleW bot&* I entirely cured, and-1 have not had any symptoms o? awturn since: I haYe recommended Si S. S to others, who have used it with tSgs?n^ood ieeu?ts. I ?MI J. C. l?ACE, Hobby ville, Green County, Ind. Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free. Copyrighted by S.S. &Gk? THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. Att.avta, G a. m W. BtlMA T UM Ga?rya Large Stock of4Joods and can. furnish nearly anythisg made of Iron. Tools for Mechanics, Farming Implements and Household Supplies, Carriage and-Wagon Material, Guns, Pistols, Cartridges, Loaded Shells, xfcc, &c. Large Lot Crockery,- Glass . r ware,andjJLanjps, .Potware, Tinware, Woodenware. HARNESS, SADDLES AND BRIDLES, CQ?KSNG AND HE?TiNO '* "* * STOVES, of Best Make. We are^Powder Agents and can sell dealers cheaper than they >^^OOr; s ?,ickn order it. -Thi?isso. BELTING, LACE LEATHER, AND GIN BRISTLES. e-i R^beraad ^mp. Backing.. Returniig ihankslXor pa%t~jiberal- patronage, we solicit" your1 future tratM^ &X?%U i Bttrast & Son. Sept 16 City Drug Store, . ^ DEALSR IN Drags and Medicines, Soaps, Perfumery, Hair Brushes Tooth Brushes, Tooth Powder, Abo^Pa4?tsKQ?ia, Glass, Patty, Floor Stains, Kalsotnine, all colors for rooms, Artists' Paints and Brashes, Laster Paints, Convex Glasses. .Nice line cf Hanging and Stand Lamps, Lanterns, Shades, Wioks, Chimneys, &o, ; TOBACCO A^D CIGARS. Keep the following r^ulal^gaa^ffej^rs : '^l*?> ?oo|," "Custom House/' "Rebel Girfc'* June4 FRESH GARDEN SEED. Prescriptions carefully compounded. 9 INSTJBAN?E AGENTS, Representing 3ome of the best Fire Insurance Companies doing business in the United States, for Snmter, Clarendon and Williamsburg Counties, we beg to solicit a share of the patronage of our friend3'in^?!re^~conr^ FRANK N. WILSON, Manning. J. M. SPANN, Sumter, S. C. I HEADQUARTERS FOR WATCHES. Diam Ijjf! ff \ fi lin if , Jewelry, Silverware, Specta cles, Drawing ^nstrnme^its THE FINEST STOCK IM THE STATE. RELIABLE GOODS AT REASONABLE PRICES. Watch Repairing a specialty. Chief Inspectors of Watches for Sooth Caro ina Railway, Atlantic Coast Line and Southern Division cf Three Cs Rail Road. JAMES ALLAN & CO., r .285-JKUuE.Su,5iirn..of Dram Clock..,, Charleston. S. C Feb. 8 Also Wall and Prescription cases, Cedar Chests, Barber Furniture, Jewelry Trays and Stools. Cabinet Work of all kinds. Complete Outfits for Stores and Banks. Catalogue free. Address ATLANTA SHOW CASE CO., Atlanta, 8a. CHILL AMD FEVER IONIC CURES EVERY POP. One bottle guaranteed to cure any case of Malarial Fever or Neuralgia, or money refunded. PRICE, 50 CENTS PER BOTTLE. For sale by Dr. A. J. China, and J. F. W. DeLorme. August 6?ly " THE BANK OF SOMTER, >Y DIRECTION OF THE ANNUAL Meeting of the Stockholders of the Hank of Sumter, on January 13, 1891, notice is herehy given th?t a meeting of the Stock holders of The Bank of Sumter will he heid at the Banking cfSre of the Bank of Sumter, in the City of Sumter, State of South Caro lina,- ori Pr?d?y, February .13, 1891, for the ptirnof^f TotitiffApo.yjl'.e ^?ropos?tion to in creasje the C<t:>it?l-S!<>ckr?f Th? Batik of ,S;ir:i- , ter to th?*n;ount.cf One Hundred and Tweu- | ly-?ive Thousand "DolUrs. - By order of the Board of Director?. W. F. B HAYNS WORTH, January 13 1801. Prf 3iden?. For Montli of January A Fine Lot of iiiss Id mst FOR SALE. Can be bought at the SALJS ANSJ> IjIVERY STABLES ?OF? I I. l?YEO, - At Figures to Suit the Times. ?ALSO Wagons, Buggies and Carts. MayeHviile, S (' , Dre 'S) I have or. har?d a fine lot cf CHOICE EXTRACTED liOUEY SHAVING GONE BY ELE?T??in for sale f>' tk" wallon or less* ouanrtty A;..SU; iiu.M.I IN THE COMB. Orders ii i iv ? at residence, on fit-nuhlicari Street. Samplta ain be setu at WutcLmun and So-utkrun ofhc*. N. (J. OSTfiEN. Oc I vzs f? s /T* : Jan 1 Next dooi to T. C. Scafife. Atlantic Coast Line. NORTH-EASTERN R. R. of S. C. CONDENSED SCHEDULE), TRA1NS GOING*SOUTH. Dated Jan. 19/91 [No. 23jNo. 271No._61 \No. 53 ! P. M.i A. M. Le Florence. " Kingstree. Ar". Lanes/.. Le. Larjes... Ar.Cha's'n. ?10 35 11 49 12 15 12 15 2 40 A. M. A. M Ai 30 9 46 2 50j 1-0 07 2 50? .10 07 A *1 35 2 32 5 00 A. M. fl 59 a. a. P. M. *7 10 ' 9 30 P. M. Train on C. & D. R. R. connects at Flor ence with No. 61 Train. TRAINS GOING NORTEL |No. 78|No. l4|No. 60|Xo. 52 Le. Cha's'n Ar. Lanes.. Le Lanes.. 4? Kingstree Ar Florence A. M. * 1 IS 3 00 3 00 3 20 4 30 A. M. P. *5 6 6 7 131 8 15 P. M. P. 51 *4 20 6 17 6 17 6 39 8 00 P. M A. M; *7 00 8 27 A. M. * Daily, f Daily except Sunday.. No. 52 runs through to Columbia via Central R R. of S. C Nos. 78 and 14 run solid to Wilmington, N. C, making close connection with W. & W. R. R. for all points north. The New York and Florida special will run tri-weekly, commencing January 19th, leav ing Florence Tuesdays, Thursdays nnd Satur days, at 5.40 a. m., arriving Charleston 8 46 a. m. Returning, leave Charleston Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 7.11 p. m., arriv ing Florence 10.05 p. m. J. R, KENLY, J. F. DIVINE, A33'tGen'l Manager.? GenTSap't. T. M. EMERSON, Gen'I Pass. Agent. Atlantic Coast Line JS?T WILMINGTON, COLUMBIA AND AUGUSTA R. R. CONDENSED SCHEDULE. TRAINS GOING SOUTH. Dated Jan.,197139?. jNo. 23[N.y 2?) L've Wilmington-. Leave Marion. Arrive Floreuoe..-.. -Leave Florence. Ar've 'Suinter... Leave-Sum ter.... Ar've Columbia. P. M ?6 10 9 20 10 15 No. 50 A. M 3 20 4 35 4 35 6 15 P. M *10 10 12 -10 1 20 A M No 52 |9 45 10 55 A. M. No. 5S fS 25 9 35 No. 52 runs through from Charleston via Central R. R. Leaving Lanes 8-30 A. Planning 9:10 A.M. Train on C. A D. R. R. conneots at Florence with No. 5< TRAINS GOING NORTH. Leave Columbia. Ar've Suraier. j No. 51JNo. 59|No. 53 P M P~A1 P M *?0 35 * 5 00 11 58 6 20 Leave ?uroter.. Arrive Florence. Leave FUrcace.... Leave Marion. Avr. Wilmington . 1! 5S 1 15 A M No. 78 4 4t 5 29 8 55 f 6 30 7 55 No 14 * 8 35 9 20 12 20 Daily, f Daiiy except Sunday. No. 53 runs through to Charleston. S C, via Central R. It., arriving Manning 6:55 P. M., Lanes 7:35 P. M., Charleston 9.30 P. M. No. 59 connects ct Florence vrith C- and D, train for Cheraw and Y7,i Jcsnoro. 78 and 14 u?ake close connection at Wiluiagton with W. & W. R. R for ail point' North. Train on Florence R. R. leaves Poe Dee daily except Sunday 4.-I0 P. M.,arrive Kowland 7-00 P. M. Returning leave Rowland 6.30 A. M., arrive Pee Dee S.50 A.M. Train on Manchester & Augusta R. R. leave Sumter daily except Sunday, 10:00 A. M.. ar rive Rimini 11.05. Returning Jexve Rimini 11:25, P. M., arrive Sumter 12:.'>5 P. M. The New York and Florida Special will run tri weekly commencing January '9ih, leaving Wilmtrigton Tuesday?, Thur.a;.::: :nd catdV. days, at 2.10 a. in., arriving Flo . !;' <: 5 30 a. m.> Returning, leave Florence Mondays, Wednes days and Fridays at 10.15 p. in., arriving Wilmington 1.40 a. in. JOHN F. DIVINE, General Sup't. J. R."KENLY, Assistant t'en'l Manager. T. M. EMERSON, Gen. Pa ?enger Ag't. CHARLESTON, SUMTER AND NORTHERN RAILROAD. fy, r}*' I ST _<^rnr*-m -t7^*-*-t+'~ Wimm, IN EFFECT JAN. 18, 1891. North. MAIN LINE. South. 3 1 2 4 P. M. A. M. A. M. P. M. 5 00 6 00 Charleston 11 05 10 15 6 35 7 40 Pregnalls 9 38 8 10 6 43 7 57 Harleyville 9 28 7 47 8 14 Four Holes 7 20 6 58 8 23 Pecks 9 13 7 10 7 02 8 40 Holly Hill 9 09 7 02 7 08 9 03 Connors 9 03 6 35 7 14 9 20 Eutawville 8 54 6 18 7 20 9 32 Bulls 8 46 6 00 7 25 9 40 Vnnces 8 43 5 53 7 43 10 05 Merriam 8 25 5 23 7 54 10 32 St. Paul 8 14 5 13 7 59 10 52 Summerton 8 09 4 55 8 C8 11 15 Silver 8 00 4 35 8 16 11 32 Packiville 7 53 4 20 8 28 11 53 Tiiid?l 7 43 4 00 8 45 12 20 Sumter 7 30 3 39 P. .M. P. M. A, M. P. M. Train 22 leaves Vances 8 43 a m., Bulls 8 53, a. m., arrives Eutawville 9.06 a. m. Train 21 leaves Eutawville 11.30 a. m , Bulls 11 45 a. m., arrives Vances 11 50 a. ni. HARLIN CITY BRANCH. North. South. 23 21 22 24 P.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. 7 30 12 15 Vances 8 33 5 30 7 45 12 34 Snells 8 19 5 12 7 52 12 43 Parler3 8 13 5 03 8 05 1 00 Har?n City 7 53 4 45 POND BLUFF BRANCH. North. South. 27 28 A.M. A.M. 9 40 Eutawville 11 10 Belvidere 10 13 Ferguson 10 45 Trains 2 and 3 run daily ; other trains daiiy except Sunday. Trains do not s\o\> where time is omitted. Four Holes, Bulls, Merri.tni and Snells are flag stations. Trains 2 and 3 have through cars between Charleston and Sumtt-r. C. L. MARTIN, Acting General Manager. CHARLESTON & SAVANNAH RAILWAY. Schedule in eff-ct Jan. 19. 1891. Timeal Charleston, 75th .\!eri<i:.in. Time South of Charleston, 90th Meridian. SOUTH W A RD. 3r? 23 27 15 P. M. A. M. A. M. A. M. Lv. Charleston 2 55 1 45 4 00 8 10 Arv. Yemassee 4 21 3 09 5 <i4 9 28 Arv. Savannah I 22 5 05 6 41 1155 NORTHWARD. 14 1G 73 A. M. P: M. P. M. Lv. Savannah 0 fi5 12 :::> 8.10 Ar. Ycinassee 8 40 2 11 9 55 P. M. P. M. A. M. A v. Charleston 12 Ifi 5 C6 1256 A II trains i un daily. Trains 15, .'{'3, 36 and 16stopat till stations. Connection for Wulierboro rnade by trains 15 and 35, daily except Sunday. E. P. McSWINEY, C. S. Gadspek, O. P. A. Supt. COLUMBIA, S. C. rpHIS NEW AND ELEGANT HOUSE I w. aH modern improvements, is now o]>v'.:? for tLv- reception <.! guests. o. L. WRIGHT k SON, Proprietors. All kinds of MACHINE WORK REPAIRS can be had in Sumter, at short notice, and in the very best class of work, at the shop re cently opened by the undersigned on Liberty Street, near the C. S. & N. Depot. Boilers Patched, and Mill aid Grin Work a Specialty. Prompt attentioa given to work in the cobntry, aad first clas3 workmen sent to at tend to same. Call at the shop or address through Sumter Post office Aug 13 EDGAR SKINNER THE FOUNDED 1867. - - CHARTERED 1888. The Twenty-Third Collegiate Year of this school for young ladies begins THURSDAY. SEP TEMBER 4th, 1890, and'closes JUNE 13th, 1891 buinier has special auvantages from its railroad connections, its heaithfulness and its social and religious privileges. It is the purpose of the Principals to make, the Institute, as near as practicable, a well regulated Christian home and its course of study equal in all respects to that of the best female colleges in this country. For terms and more detailed information as to course of study, and expenses, the public is referred to our printed Circulars. These may he obtained by addressing the "Sumter Institute, Sumter, S. C." All communications thus addressed, will receive prompt attention. Mrs. L. A BROWNE, Miss E. E. COOPER, July 9 Principal. and other special ties for Gentlemen, Ladles, etc., are war ranted, and so stamped on bottom. Address W. L. Brockton, Slass. Sold by FOR SALE BY J. Battenberg & Sons, Agents, Jan. 1 SUMTER. S- C. VERY OLD AND PURE OBN WHISKSTFjl Especially aged for medicinal ass-. MEDICATED BLACK OEOBY BRANDY. Imported Port Wine, a preventative for Spring and Summer complaints. Call early, secure a bot tle and convince yourself. Try Strauss-' Electric, the best 5 cent. Segar in the State. Very respectfully, I STRAUSS, Proprietor, PALACE SALOON, SUMTER, S. C. June 4. POXJTZ'S HORSE AfcD CATTLE POWDERg No Hon?e -win die of Colic. Tots or Lcxs Fe v.<a. if FcnjK's Rowffere arc used intime. Fonprt? !>oh-2?r?-w11?f,nr?e jui?l prevent 3o6 Ciwj?kx. i'onvr.'a Pov'srs? will prevent G?pk* ix Fowls. Fontz'? Fowturs will SaV-reavc Ore quantity of milk arri cream twenty per cent, and make tiie butler lira v.d sweet. Foncx Powders will cure or prevent almost evke? JrskASK to whit-lit Horses and tattle are subject. FOCXZ'S Pov,T>;ms will 6IVi: SaTISFaCTIOX. Sold everywhere. DAVID E. FOTJTZ. Proprietor T;Ai.TIMOKE. SID. Wheelwright and Blacksmith SUMTER, S. C. ?AM PREPARED TO REPAIR AND Rebuild, as well as to build outright, all kinds of Vehicles. HORSE-SHOEING A SPECIALTY. Also repair all parts of broken Machinery. Keep on hand a stock cf Check and Glohe Vulves and Finings. .Also keep Pumps od band and put tivrn down. I handle the SMITH'S SONS IMPROVED which is as good as any on the market, and gives entire satisfaction. Aug 21 ATTENTION ! Citizens of Suinter and Vicinity ! S. WIMGATE Have opened a m-, 00. i At the old stand of John I Bruosou, on Re publican Street, opposite Graham's Stables, guarantee to do first class work in every de partment of their business, and ask the pat ronage of the citizens ot Sumter and vicinity. Give us a trial. Come and get first class work at bottom prices. Feb. 12. -AT L. 1?JEWSI Bakery and Confectionery. In addition to a daily supply of tel Brea?, Roils, Cakes, Pics, fc, 1 h?ve a fine line of FRESH CRACKERS, of various kinds, i INK ! RES-CM CONFECTIONERY, FRUITS. NUTS, RA IS INS, TOYS, DOLLS, FIREWORS, GL ISS WARE, AND FANCY ARTICLES. CIGARS AND TOBACCO. All goods first class and prices the lowest. Give ujc a call. M. L. MAJEWSKI. Nov. 19?v ?. C. PHELPS. GEO. D. SCORE Tosure your Property in the FIRE ' INSURANCE AGENCY OF .9 O JSL .BLflLJOJ?JgL? ?L VBUT%L&9 Office Second Floor Monaghan Block, representing THE GUARDIAN ASSURANCE CO., of London. THE PROVIDENCE-WASHINGTON, of Providence, R. T. THE SECURITY, of New Haven, Conn. , THE NATIONAL, of Hartford, Conn. THE ST. PAUL GERMAN, of St. Paul, Minn. Sept. 3 x GIN HOUSE AND COUNTRY RISKS TAKEN. ^ J?L CD ?2?* T H Jbl II1 il OF NEW YORK 8 ASSETS LIABILITIES SURPLUS $136,401,328.02 120,744,079.58 $9,657,248.44 1843. ' 1890. When solicited to insnre in other Companies remember that The 2>Iatual Life Insurance Company, of New York, is entitled to your first consideration, since it bold.-* the foremost place among the Life Insurance institutions of the world, and offers superior advantages in all the features cf business, together with unequaled financial security. 1 ?It is the oldest active Life Insur- j shows economic management, ance Company in the country. 9 ?Its new policy is the most liberal 2. ? It is the largest Life Insurance ever offered by any insurance company. Company in the world. { 10.?It places no restrictions upon 3 ?It is the strongest financial in- j travel, occupation or residence after De stitution in the world, its assets j ing two years in force. amounting to more than ?136,000,000. J 11.?Being practically non-forfeitable 4 ?It is the safest company in which j and incontestable, it provides a legacy to insure. j and not a lawsuit. 5 ?It is the cheapest company in j 12 ?It is the simplest and most com wbich to insure. Its large dividend i prehensive form of insurance contract returns reduce the final cost of insur- ! ever issued. If the policy-holder pays anoe to a minimum. .6.?It is the best company in which to insure, as it combines all the ad vantages of age, large and select mem his premiums while he lives, the com pany will pay the full value of his policy when be dies. 13.?All claims are paid immediately bership, financial strength, absolute ', upon acceptance of proofs of death. security, and the cheapest insurance that is honestly possible under any con tract which has a definite value to the beneficiary. 7.?It has no stockholders to claim 14: ?The distribution policy of this company presents a most attractive in vestment feature. It net only accumu lates the surplus arising from the premi ums over the cost of the insurance on any part of the profits. The assets and j each policy in force during the distri surplu8 all beljng to the insured. ! bution period, but increases it by com 8.?Its ratio of expenses to receipts [ pound interest. ALTAMONT MOSES, Agent for Sumter. _j3 July 9 General Agent, Columbia, S. O. I Hi HI ? It I AM AGE) Far the following well-known and reliable FIEE Insurance Companies, And solicit a share of the semes m Our rates are as low and our policies as liberal as any first class Insurance Companies. THE QUEEN, of England. THE NORWICH UNION. of England. THE NIAGARA, of New York. THE CONTINENTAL, of New York. THE NORTH AMERICAN, of Philadelphia. THE GIRARD, of Philadelphia. THE MERCHANTS, of Newark, N. J. ALOTOiT iOSES. I STILL CONTINUE To keep a first class stock of GENERAL lER?Si? ?THE? CITlf LOTS AND FARMIN8 LANDS m SALE. YTTH HAVE ON HAND more than 200 f y bosiness/and residence lots, many of the latter improved, for sale on e^sy term>. Those wanting lots would do well to consult us before baying, and those having property in city or country tor sale are requested to place same ia our hands and we will find purchasers. W. A. BO'.VM AX, & W. H. INGRAM, May 21 Real Estate Brokers & Agents. FOR S?LE? CHEAP. SEVERAL FINE BUILDING LOTS ON Crtlhoun and Republican Streets, near my residence and residence of C*pt John Reid. A rare chance to buy a home. Lots all high and dry and very desirable. Terms et?sy. Immediate possession given. For full particulars call on, or address D. J. WINN. Sumter, S. C, Nov. 23, 1890. ixrj iA> k?ivs?iv> tun CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS, SUMTER, S. C TTTILL MAKE BIDS ON ANY WORK Y Y in City or County, and will do all work r:i;h despatch and in best of work manship. Calls by mail or otherwise responded to promptly Can he found at present at build ings on West end of Calhonn St:e?f. K. Fl HOLM AN, Nov. 26?v G. K. Le PIASTER. STOVE FOB SALE. LARGE box, wood burning Stove, ^_ suitable for be*tin?f a laree room, store or Church. Price $12.00, piping complete. Apply at this office. Nov. 5 R B 5s? 5rnn o.irr:Oi: r.t f-urM?W?:~? ofV.-rh, 2 V-j w]>>?l?y &r<? tonorab?y. bv tt:o?e o* ?eith?r <.? *. yocLg- or old, srwl in liieir own localitic^vrbercvcr tb*y St*,x-.y one can <! > the work. Easy to learn V,"c furcUh overythinfr. V?'? ?iar; you. N j ri.-k. Yon cm ??cvo?* r.'iir spam momenta, or all roar time to the w ork. T!ii> is an emijvJy new lendppi) brings wondwfhl Success to every w eiker. Efegtnuers-aK earning from $-0 ;o S0C pertreckaadaprarula, and more after a little experience We can famish yo:i the en: ptornient and tench you t KKK. JCo s;:aceto exrb.iii he:-'. Full ia&rmation FUKK. T?1T? & CO., Ai.?llaiA, JUI3& WILLIAM KENNEDY. Fashionable Barber. MAIN STREET, Next door to Karle & Purdy's Law Office. SUMTER, S. C. I" DESIRE TO INFORM the citizens of Sumter and vicinity that I have opened business on my own account at ?be above old stand, and that with competent and polite assistants. I will be pleased to serve them in any branch of my business in tb?-; best style of the art. Give me a call. WM. KENNEDY. Oct. 19. arc too numerous to enumerate. I 1 invite the attention of close1 buyers who desire first class j ffoods. Call special attention to our j Butter and Teas. If Vitts n f'Dii Pill msumim i mum ob gold BHOHCKST?SjThrcat Mecticn SCROFULA 'Wasting ofFtesh Or any Disease trftere the Throat and Lirn?? are Inflamed, Lack of Strength or Xerv* Foirer, yo a can t>e relieved and Cured by ALTA?0NT lOSi .8? Feb 12. PURE COD LIVER O?L With Hypophosphites. PALATABLS AS MSLK. Asie for Scott'* Emulsion, and let no ca> plmntition or solicitation induce yort to mc*npt a gul,nti1ute. Sold by all Druggists. SCOTT & UOWNE,Chemists, N.Y? BEST AND CHEAPEST. ALL GOODS GUARANTEED. Estimates furnished by return Mail. LARGE STOCK. PROMPT SHIPMENTS, Gl EL T?.U? I CO, MANUFACTURERS OF AND WHOLE SALE DEALERS IN DOOBl SAi, BUMS, MOULDING, ?and? GEN2EAL BUILDING K?.TEEIAL, Office and Salesrooms, 10 and 12 HayneSt., CHARLESTON, S. C. Jan 25 o COLUMBIA, S. C. SASH & BLINDS, LATHS, LIME, CEMENT, PLASTER, AND HAIR. FreiiG?i anil American Wiaffow Glass, FAINTS, OILS AND TARNISHES. GARTER WHITE LEAD, The Best in the Market. Special Attention Given to Ordert by Mail. C. 0. BROWN & BRO., Opposite Post Office, COLUMBIA, S. C. Get 5-c Fire insurance Agency, ESTABLISHED 1866. Represent, among other Companies : LIVERPOOL & LONDON * GLOBS. NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE. HOME, of New York. UNDERWRITERS* AGENCY, N. Y. LANCASTER INSURANCE CO. Capital represented, $75,000,0(10. Feb. 12_ OTTO F. WESTERS, WHOLESALE And Lip or Dealer. OFFICE AND SALESROOM: 233 East Baj, Charleston, S. C, iNOV. 7 o 1 ?. STEFFENS & Established ?847. WHOLESALE GROCEES. Auction and Commission Merchants and Liquor Dealers. agents "02 The Philip B^t Brer, in? Co., Milwaukee Beer, and the "Best" Tonic, a concentrated liquid extract of Mftlt and Hops. The Palest Brewing Co., Milwaukee Beer. 197 EAST BAY and 50 and 52 STATE St8., (Auction Room State Street,) CHARLESTON, S. G. Consignments Solicited. Jha. 23._ O '"FERTILIZERS ! FERTILIZERS I FERTILIZERS! Having bought largely, fob cash, a full as sortment of, Fertilizers, Aci?s ai otto Gum We are prepared to fill ordere for such at low teures and on reasonable terms. C. W?LBERN & CO., Wholesale Gro<*ers, 171 and 173 Eist Bay, Nov. 19. Charleston, S. O. GEO. L. COOK, PHOTOGRAPHER, 265 KING STREET, CHARLESTON, S. C. Aug 10 O WAVERLY HOUSE, IN THE BEND OF KING STREET, CHARLESTON, S. C. Rates, $2 and ?2.50 per day. G. T. ALFORD, Mav 2-0 PROPRIETOR. Weakness of Body and Kind, Effect? of Irrorscr 2xce?see ia Old or Yonnr. Kcbust, Kcbie B ASBOOB ft-.Hy Kc-rtored. How to ealarx? as4 Siren?tien WXaK, OS OROAXSA PABTSOF BODY. Absolutely anfeilte? HOUE TREATMENT?Benefits fa a day. Ben totUty from SO State? acd Foreign Countries. Write Iben? DescriptWe Hook. expleintlon aad proof* mailed (sealed)flret. tVUbtu ZKtE fc?E?iCAk CO., 5UFFALO.No Y? To cure Biliousness, Sick Headache, Consti pation, Malaria, Liver Complaints, take the safe and ccain remedy, SIMITK'S Tsc the SXAXX Size (40 little "Beans to the bottle). They are the most convenient. S?itfiI->lo *<r>?- r*XX Ages. Pri<*o of either size. 25c per Bottle. k |^wVglS|KATl"l'""V panel size G h fe= I * * <23 Mallei for ? cts. (coppers or stamps). J. F.SMITH &CO.Maiersor-BILEBEANS,"ST. LOUIS MO. 5,000 Accident Insurance, FOR 25 CENTS PER DAY, 5 days, $1.00; 15 days, $2.00 ; 30 days, $3.00; one year, $10 00. In c^se of dentli, $5,000. For loss of both hands, $5,000. For los> ot' both feet, $5.000. For loss of one bind and one foot. $5,000. For loss of one b*nd or one foot, $2,500. $2."> weekly indemnity. T1IOS. E. RICHARDSON, Agent for the Fidelity & Casualty Co., of New York. Mav 23 Cash capital$250,000.