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vN^jSDAY, Dfi \ 3o. 1896. \*teredatthe Post O fice at Sumter. S O., af Second Class Matter. NEW* ADVERTISEMENTS. Scientific American O'Donueti & Co-Jost H Few L EUrby-for the Jaomrv Trade. *ret National Bank-Holiday Notice. Natweal Baok-Statement of Condi Jomter Restaurant-Meals Reduced to ?D18. Docker & Bultmao Co-Numerous ractioos ?; F. W. DeLoroie-Drugs and Toilet |ticie8 irddf?-ton & Rivenel-Land in Sumter J ot y foiS*?e ^ PERSON Afc J E DoPre, bf Pisgah, spent Monday tcity. D. M. Bia nd in g spent Christmas day igosta. Katie Dickson, ?8 speedie^ the bolt borne. Lillian Hoses, of Providence, is visit ,tbe city. D. Blandina bas gone to Aiken on b:s daughter konte Coleman, of Colombia, is the Miss Adda Winn.. ilice Coben, of Charleston, is visit ?en ES W Moise's >laetrie Breeden, of Bennet*sville, ting Mies Ollie Delgar. Lea. White, of Siaiesvtlie, N. C , is ting bis father ic this city. /isa Mitt Dorant is at home, from Con? College, for tbe h ol ida vs lr. and Mrs W. C. Ivy, of Elberton, Ga , j visiting relatives in the city. Ham Hayiswortb, of Denmark, tbe week in this city. R. Alls'on is OD a visit of Several Ser 8 is'er, Mrs Graham. )d Mrs. W. R. Delgar, of Manning, Jing a few days io ?he city . S. I se mao, of Georgetown was io jonday, eo route to Dar lin-ton. tts Mary Kwell, of Brooklyn, N Y., is ing her sister, Mrs. T. E. Dick, Jr. fies Delle Porter, of Coo way, S. C., is ?ting her brother, Mr. F. W. Porter. lr. Harry Mikell is at home from Sewanee, US , to spend the midwinter vacation. lisses Matt aod Kate libel, of West Wa "teree, are tbe guests of Mrs. A. G. Flowers. M rs. W. L. Brower, of East Orange, N. J., \? visiting ber mother, Mrs. G. U. Graham. Misses Mioor and Williams, of Virginia the guests of Mr. and Mrs R O Purdy, fiijs Lily Delgar went to Benoettsville on ^rsday to spend the h iidays with friends W. Graham Moses, of Abbeville, ar? io the city Thursday eveoiog to spend holidays. Ire. W. D. Rice has returned home to Den? na rF, and was accompanied by ber gr&ad son, Lou Hoyt. , Mr. J. E. Rytteoberg, after a iew da vs stay in tbe city, left Monday oigbt for his home io New York. Mr. Hugh HayDSworth who holds a posi? tion io the Montgomery, Ala , High School, his spending the holidays at borne Misses Lizzie and Julia Cattino. who have kbeen teaching school io the county, are at lome for the holidays. Mr. Frank K. Holman, commandant at the laneville, N. C , Military Academy, is at for the holidays, ..and Mrs N T Purdy, of Manning, been the guests of Mr. aod Mrs R. 0 Jd j for several days. lr. J. N. Brand, of Wilmington, spent [risimas in Sumter Mr. fraze) Brand, of ipsta also came borne to spend Christmas, leory E. Snares, formerly pf Sumter, lew York, bas been in the city for lays od a visit to his mother and ra. and Mrs S. H. Edmunds have re irotd from Florida. Mr. Edmunds has rented Mr. Yv. R Delgar'e residence oo Warren Street. D^E J Rimbert, of RaftiDg Creek, is in the city. His many friends io this city are glad to see him looking so well The passing years rest ligbtly oo tbe Doctor. Mr. W. K. .Cr08swell, has removed from bis old borne at Maooville to Bisbopville and from 'his time forth will be a citizen of the ^^lture county seat of Salem county. , Mr. J. A. Renno who was crippled by the falling upon bim of the timbers of a house that he was having removed several weeks ago, was ont Wednesday on crutches for the first time sioce tbe accideot. Mr Jobo R Drake lef; yesterday morn? ing for Cuero, Texas, wirere be will spend a mooth or more. Mr. Drake has lived in Sumter for several montbs pod has made a host of friends wno reglet to s e bim leave. He will probably return in tbe spring with the intention of making tbis city bis home Mr. M. B. Randie and family are spending -?h^e holidays in Orangeborg with relatives andP friends. Mr. Randall removed from Orangeburg to tbis city about a year ago aod opened theTSumter Music House, and after a year's experviliie he is more thao satisfied that he made a wise move wheo he chose Sumter as his headquarters ; the volume of business be bas done v. as much greater than ^be aoticipated aod with the new year he will lw?&nd the business of the Sumter Music HfflHbrto a considerable extent. Mr. Randie bas come to believe thoroughly io the future of Sumter and be will eolarge bis business to keep pace with the growth of this city'. There were only four arrests made by the police OD Saturday aod none Sunday. The Mayor's Court bad a very insignificant Christmas business. Mr. W. R. Willefor?, formerly of Char les? ron, DOW with The Sumter Music House is to be married OD Wednesday, the 30tb, inst., to Miss Bessie Rook, of Greeowood, S C. The sajes at tbe dispensary three days before Christmas amounted to more thao $2,000. Tbe sales OD Thursday amounted to $953.23. Last week the Daughters io Israel sent around a basket containing a number of beautiful and useful articles, to be sold to raise money for charity work. The articles were the contributions of the mea here of tbe Circle. Beulah Chapter, R. A. M., will meet io special convocation oo the night of January 5th Degrees will be conferred upon several candidates. The King's Daughters request that the Item announce that those who contributed to the Christmas dinner for the poor of the city may obtain their dishes by sending to tbe residence of Col. R. D. Lee, where hil articles have been sent for safe keeping until called r. The chain gang knocked off work Tburs ay afternoon until after the holidays. The 2 has beeo at work lately on the Cane annah road and tbe road on the old W R. R. bed. Tne latter road is now open river. MARRIED. Io the Presbyterian Church, Florence, S. C., on Tuesday, December 22, Dr. C. E. King, of Mayesville, was married to Miss Mary Barringer, of Florence. Mr J. B. Crouch, of Wedgefield, and Miss Annie Burkett, of the Jordan neghborbood, were united in marriage at the residence of Mrs. Leonora Black, on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. C. C. Brown officiating On Wednesday night >t 8 o'clock, Mr. R Y. Steedman, a popular i.re insurance agent of Camden, and Miss Battie Shannon, a love? ly young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C J SbannoD, sr., .were married at Grace Episco? pal Church, Camden, the Rev. John'Ker? shaw, uncle of the bride, officiating. Mr B. M. Lebby and Miss Laura Walsh, youngest daughter of Col. T. V. Walsh, were mar tied at 8 30 o'clock last Friday evening at the family residence io thts city, Rev. C. C. Brown, performing the simple but solemnly impressive ceremony that made them one The parlor was very prettily decorated with evergreens and there in the presence of the family and a few intimate friends the mar? riage vows were exchanged. Supper was served immediately after the ceremony, and the wedding guests having partaken of the abundant repast spread be? fore them, spent the remainder of the even? ing io pleasant social converse. Mr. and Mrs Lebby will make this city their borne and their many friends, who unite in wish? ing them every happiness, are delighted that they will reside here. EDMUNDS-DAVIS Mr. Samuel Hersbcel Edmunds and Miss Eliza Champion Davis were united in mar? riage at 1 o'clock Thursday, December 24tb, At the residence of lhe bride's aunt, Mrs. James M. Davis, of Camden, S. C. The parlor, which was darkened and light? ed with caudles, was decorated with holly. Tbe bride entered the room leaning ou the arm of her brother, Mr. J. DeS. Davis, who gave ber away. Io the center of the room she was met by the groom, who entered from the opposite side with bis-be3t man, Mr. Hubert G. Osteen. The ceremony was per? formed according to the ritual of the Episcopal Church by Rev. N. W. Edmunds, < f this city, and Rev. John Kershaw, of Charleston. The bride's attendants were Miss Loulie DeS. Davis, maid of honor, Misses Mame C. Ed? munds and Sara DeS. Davis, bridesmaids, and Mrs. George & Dargan and Mrs. F M Spaoo, dames of honor. Misses Sadie Davis and Zaidah Parrish, the two flower girls preceded the bridal party into the par? lor. The bride was attired in an exquisite costume of white silk and in ber bands car? ried a bouquet of white hyacinths, japonices and maiden bair fern The marriage was marked by a qaiet sol? emnity an i an absence of display, that en? hanced tbe beauty of the occasion and impressed each ooe wi tn the sacredness of the vows that were taken Toe guests who were present were limited to the relatives and intimate friends of the bride and groom, and the congratulations that were extended were sincere and heart? felt Lunch was served and the bridal party was driven to the depot, where Mr. and Mrs. Edmunds "boarded the train for Jacksonville, Fla., in which place and St. Augustine, several days were spent. Mr. Edmunds is a native of this city and is now Superintendent of tbe City Schools, io which he taught for several years as first assistant. lu educational cir? cles be is well known throughout the State, and where best known is most admired and respected, for he possesses talents that place bim in the front rank and a personality that attracts nod retains the regard and friendship of his associates His bride made Sumter ber home for several years-and during that time was a great favorite in society. She is a grand daughter1 of the late Bishop Davis, of tbe Diocese of ?South Carolina, and is a youog lady of many admirable traits of char? acter. MARRIAGE. Mr W. D. Mayes and Miss Bessie Grant, of Mayesville, will be united in marriage this evening. The ceremony will be performed in the Presbyterian Church, Mayesville. DEATH. Mr. R. H Belser, of Summerton, who was brought to this city for treatment last Wednesday nigbt after having been seriously wounded by the accidental discbarge of his gun died at the infirmary of Drs. Baker and Dick Saturday af ernoon The immediate cause of bis death was congestion of the lungs, but this was the result of the lois of blood from bis wounds. The remains were taken to Summerton for interment on Sun? day. Mr Belser was well known aod had many warm friends in this city. He leaves a wife aud several children to mourn bis untimely and unexpected death. Claremont Lodge No 64, A. F. M., will hold a special communication on the night of January 7th for the purpose ?f conferring tbe third degree. New lot of Library and Stand Lamps just received. Can't be beat in price elsewhere, ofr same goods. T.C.Scaflfe. Dec. 9-1 mo. Attention is directed to the advertisement of O'Donnell k Co. This firm is closing out several special lines, and those who are in need of th??se goods will save money by giv? ing them a call. The Mayors Court was in session yesterday morning for the purpose of trying Paris Pres? ton and Daniel Melton forfdisorderly conduct. Both were found guilty and the first was given his choice of $3 or 6 days and the latter $2 or 4 days. Friday was as quiet as Sunday, save for the explosion of ao occasional fire cracker or torpedo, and the streets were practically de? serted. Saturday was a repetition of Friday. The Christmas season io Sumter has certain* ly been quiet and uneventful. Monaghan Hos? Co., No. 2, has decided to give a bazaar on January 19th for the pur? pose of raising funds to complete the pay? ment of the purchase money-for the nsw horses. The scope of tbe entertainment bas not beea finally decided upon, but that it will attract a large attendance and will be a suc? cess goes without saying. From time to time the committee will furnish information in reference to the programme and the public will be kept posted. To all Who Have Formed the Habit of Eating. The ladies of the Baptist Church will 6erve a Hot Dinner in the Planter's Warehouse, just in front of O'Donnell & Co's. Store, on Monday, Jan. 4, from 12 m. until 10 p. m. A square meal will cost you 35c, and you pay before you eat. The bill of fare will consist in part of : Rice Pillhu, (not Perlau, &? some call it) hot and cold breads, barbecued pig?, baked turkey?, fricasseed geese, chickens io various styles of dress, coSVe. tea, milk, pommes de terrr, mel de mer ?nd tout ense?able. To this may be added, pies, tarts, custard?, cakes, ice cream acd such like. Having paid 35c for your dinner ticket, you may cail for what you wish from the I bill of fare. A CHRISTMAS FIRE. Capt. C. Ii. Williamson's House Burned. Capt. Charles L Williamson's residence at Gaillard'e X Roads was humed Friday about 2 o'clock. The family was at dinner at the time, and wheo tbe fire was discovered the entire rear portion of the house WHS wrapped it? flames. The bouse and its eotir? contents were destroyed, save one or two ar? ticles of furniture of trifling value. Capt Williamson los', also, $130 in cash The house was insured for $1,730, which was much less than the actual value. The con? tents were uninsured. The aggregate loss, over and above the ir.suranpe, amounts to several thousand dollars. The origin of the fire is unknown. Capt Wihiameon will have the sympathy of his friends throughout the county ai.d State, for hie loss is very heavy Capt. Williamson, was in the city during Monday. He bas already begun, with characteristic energy, to make prepara? tions to rebuild. H- has put his saw mill to wo'k cutting lumber, and within as short time as possible will be again beneath bis own root'. Fire at Elliott. Mr Joo. T. Green received information last Thursday that the dwelling house or his brother. Mr. W. Arthur Green, at Elliott, in this CoQnty, was burned that mornirjg The house caught from a spark from tbe chimney aod was entirely consumed :ogcther with all household goods. About half of the furuture was lerooved from the bouse, but was burned af?er being put io the yard. There was no insurance on the dwelling or contents. Mr. Green is repairing a tenant house and expects to move io ot ii week He tod fam? ily are now at Mr. W. H. Scott's. Pythian Drama. Tbe preliminary arrangements are now^ be? ing made for the production in this city of "Damon and Pythias," the five act drama, 80 well and favorably known to all theatre goer? io recent years, and io which Fredrick Warde, Robert Downing and other foot light favorites bare delighted thousands in all of the gteit cities of the coootry. The production will be under the manage? ment of a committee from Gamecock Lodge soo8?t:og of P. C , J. H Lew, G C , H F. Wilson, and G. K of R 4 S , D J. Auld. The cast of characters will bte made up entire? ly from the ranks of local talent. In addi? tion to the drama, several of the sweetest singers of the city will assist io makiog the affair enjoyable to all. * The Concert Thursday Evening. Mrs T. R. Dick Jr , assisted by Mies Ewell of Norfolk, Va., will give a Musical Concert on Dext Tborsday evening at the Opera House. Half of the procreds of the coDcert will be for the benefit of the Reel Squads of the city. The best voices in the city will take part io the concert and the instrumental music will be of unusual excellence. The programme will be made up largely of vocal selections-so'os, duets and quartettes-and while the limited time available for mailing the arrangements for the concert does not permit a very elabora'e programme of diffi? cult music, tbe selections that have heen chosen will be new and certain to please the audience. Miss Mary Ewell, who is the most popular vocalist in any of tbe church choirs of Nor folk, Va., will have a leading part in the con? cert and will sing several solos. Mrs. T. H. Dick will direct the concert, and ber taleut as a musician assures a concert of the greatest possible merit. Dispensers Elected. The County Board of Control met this moroiog1 and elected dispensers for the ensu? ing year. Mr. John B. Raffield was elected dispenser for Suaver ; Mr. A. G. Warren for Mayesvilie, and Mr. J. M . Spears for Bh>hop ville. Bank Statement. A regular statement of the condition of the First National Bank is pa'dished to-day. lt shows the bank to be in the usual healthy condition and well ?quipped for the business of tbe New Year. Toe items worthy of par? ticular note at this time are the heavy deposit account-which bis since the dat? of this report risen to the $150,0?0 marK-and the ar-^unt of discounts in force Tbe bu has the confi? dence of its patrons sod ihe public generally and with its Urge resourced i? in a position to do a large and lucrative business and et the same time render great service to tbe busi? ness community. The Sumter Restaurant. The attention of the readers of this paper is directed to the advertisement of the Sum? ter Restaurant. The service and fare is known to be first class in every respect, and now that the rates have been reducVd it should be much more generally patronized, as they are within the reach of all; At a special meeting on Saturday nigJn the officers elect of Claremont Lodge No. 64, ?. F. M., were installed. Why will you buy bitter nauseating tonics when Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is as pleasant as Lemon Syrup. Your druggist is authorized to refund the money in every case where it fails to cure. Price, 5? cents. The dance Monday evening in the ball room cf the Sumter Club wa9 attended by twenty or more couples and tbe accustomed quota of stags The Columbia Orchestra supplied the music, and the dance was kept np with zest and enjoyment until the small boars of the morning. The occasion was thoroughly pleasant and will be remembered with plea? sure by all who were preseot. If you wad the cheapest aod most econom? ical stove on earth, bu v the Chip Burner It will pay for itself io a week-at SCAFFE'S. Dec. 9-1 mo. Rheumatism is a Foe which gives no quar? ter. It torments its victims day and night. Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies the blood and cures the aches and pains of rheumatism. Hood's Pille are the best family cathartic and liver medicine. Geotle, reliable, eure. The Orangeburg Amusement Club will give a New Year's ball oo the evening of the 31st, instant, at the Armory of tbe Edisto Rifles. A number of the society people of this city have received invitations, and it ie probable that a party will attend the ball from this city. Those persons who saw the "Crib" at the Convent last Christmas will no doubt be de? lighted to learn that this keaur.ful scene will be reproduced this year. The hours of ad? mission will be from ll to 1 o'clock, ench day during the holidays. One of the rear wheels on the wagon of ihe Monaghan Hose Company guve way Wfdoes while the noys had that hnndsome pair out for a little exercise. The injury to the wagon was promp:ly repaired and the company is ready to respond to an alarm ol fire. K. of P. Officers. At a regalar convention of Gamecock Lodge, ND. )7, Knights of Pythias, held Mor: day night, the following officers were elected to serve the Lodge during the }ear 1897: C. C -H. B Bloom. V C.-R. K. Wilder. Prelate S. H. Edmunds. M. of E.-,;. C. Moses M. of F & K. of R & S.-B. Walsh. M. of W -H. W. Hood. M at A.-D Dove Trustre for 3 years-R B Hnir. The officers-elect will be installed at the next convention by Deputy Grand Chancel or, J H. Levy Officers of the Golden Chain. At the last meeting of Chucuola Lodge, Order of the Golden Chain th?* following officers were elected and will be installed on Wednesday, Jan. 13, by Deputy H. Lee Scarborough : Commander-G N Marshall. Vice Commander-B P Shore. Assistant Commander-W E Mimm?. Past Commander-Wm Yeadon. Prelnte-T G. Herbert. Guide-T. W. McCollum. Guardian-E I Reardon. Sentinel-B. Randal Secretary-B. C. Wallace. Collector-R L Wright. Treasurer-B. J. Rhame. Trustees-W. H. Scott, W. B. Boyle, B. P. Shore. I \ Cramps, I \ Croup, I | IK 1 T?' I I \ Colds, W ache, j 2 ? Diarrhoea, ? ? Dysentery, A . -' Bowel Complaints. { . A Sure, Safe, Quick Cure for . A these troubles is llain-Ki/k? J It is thc trusted friend of the I ? Mechanic, Farmer, Planter, ? . Sailor, and in fact all classes, c ^ Used Internally or externally. $ J Beware of imitations. Take ? J none but the genuine " PERRY J ^ DAVIS." Sold everywhere. ^ I 25c. and 50c. bottles. | SUMTER RESTAURANT, Reduced Prices Regular Meals 25cts. Private Dining Room for Ladies Dec. 30 OF THE CONDITION OF THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK AT SUMTER, In the State of South Carolina. At the close of business, December 17, 1896. RESOURCES Loans and discounts, 147,783 39 Overdrafts, secured and unsecur? ed, 8,122 81 U. S. Bond3, to secure circulation 18,750 00 Premium on U. S. Bonds, 1,6C0 00 Stocks, securities, etc. 4.992 23 Batiking House, Furniture and Fixtures, 5,400 00 Other real estate and mortgages owned, 1,454 03 Due from National Banks (not Reserve Agents,) 16,846 44 Due from State Banks and Bankers, 4,008 37 Due ''rora approved reserve agents, 20,042 95 Notes of other National Banks, 450 00 Fractional paper currency, nickels and cents, 129 85 LAWFUL MONEY RESERVE IN BANK. viz: Specie, 8,811 40 > lg 255 Q Legal-tender notes, 10,444 00/ Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer (5 per cent of circu? lation), 843 75 Total, $249,684 22 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in S 75,000 00 Surplus fund, 15,000 00 Undivided profits, less expen? ses and taxes paid, 3,023 85 National Bank Notes outstanding 14,945 00 Due to other National Banks, 1., 118 39 Due to State Banks and bankers, 1,253 89 Individual deposits, subject to check, 139,343 09 Total, ?249,684 22 STATE OF-SOUTH CAROLINA, \ go COUNTY OF SUMTER, J I, L. S. CARSON, Cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is tiue to the best of my knowledge and belief. L. S. CARSON, Cashier. . Subscribed and sworn to before me this 28th day of December, 1896. D. W. C?TTINO, Notary Pub for S. C. Correct-Attest: R. M. WALLACE, ) NEILL O'DONNELL, [ Directors. B. R MASH, J Dec 30. FOR SALE. 153 Acres of Land, in Providence Town? ship, Sumter County, near Catchall, formerly owned by Thos. Benenhaly ; subject to a lease for 3 years. 70 Acres of Land, in Bisbopviile Town? ship, formerly owned by O. C. Scarborough, near Lynches River. 63 Acres of Land, in Spring Hill Town? ship, formerly own?-d by Mrs. Ala E. Eng? lish, being Lot No. 2 in plat drawn by C. C. Haile, D. S. 106 Acres of Land, in Kershaw County, on Harbard Branch, formerly owmd by J. F. Stokes Storehouse and Lot in the Town cf Bi3h upvilie, formerly owned by R S. Galloway, and no^occupied- liV K -E CWn Ap__ [MIDDLETON & RAVENEL, _ Charie3too, S. C. .DecJ The leading liniment of the age, rapidly cures Rheumatism, Neuralgia and all pains. For Cuts, Sores, Burns, Sprains and Bruises it is invaluable. SALVATION OIL should be in every house, it costs only 25 cents. Insist on getting it. Take no other. Chew LANGE'S PLUGS. The Great Tobacco Antidote. 10c. Dealers or mail.A.C.Meyer & Co..Balto.,Md. ?MMMMML SCHWARTZ'S. The Christmas Spirit Pervades the Store. Holiday Goods are Appearing on Every Side. Holiday gift-choosing is sometimes difficult unless you koow jost what yon waot. More often you are at a loss what to select Our Holiday Stock grows more complete aod attractive with every passing day. eOODS FOR GIFTS ARE ALL OVER THE STORE. You will be sure to Sod something suitable among the vast and varied aggregations of new Holiday Goods. All people whose thoughts busy them with the holiday season must turn their steps to The Palace Dry Goods Emporium. The roost extensive line of Fancy China, Bric a Brao, Eogravings, Pastels, Cups and Saucers, Plates, Fancy Odd Pieces, Jardiniers, etc. Also an entire new line of Fancy Silver Articles just in, com prising almost everything made in fancy silver pieces. Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Cadelabra, Atomizers, Jewelry Boxes, Trinket Boxes, Vaseline Holders, Pin Cushions, Pin and Hair Pin Trays, Ring Tree?, Silver Baby Carriages, Bon Doo Dishes. We cannot mention all. The best cata? logue of the store is a walk through. You are welcome. Silver and China Clocks, Silver Mirrors, Silver Picture Frames, Ash Travs, Match and Cigar Stands, Silver Tooth Pick Holders, Silver Slipper Cushion,'Salts and Peppers, Work Baskets. 50 Fins Rugs to go at $1. Fine line of Colognes, Toilet Articles^ Soaps, etc. HANDKERCHIEFS AND GLOVES, AND SILZ DRAPERIES. The lareest variety of these lines ever brought to Sumter. Just see our display and the prices We call especial attention to a line of Ladies' White Embroidered H and kerchieft put up six io an attractive box-each one different. Brought out for Holiday presents. HANDKERCHIEFS FROM 3c APIECE TJ?. 75 doz Fine White Embroidered Handkerchiefs to be sold st 10c.-Elegant value. Ladies' Initial Handkerchiefs at 6c, 10c, to 25c. Ladies' Initial Silk Handkerchiefs-special nt 15c. Ladies' Fine White Hemstitched Htndkerchiefa at 5c, 8c, 10c to 25c. Ladies' White Embroidered Handkerchiefs from 5cNto 75c. See our display of the New Kid Gloves. Dress Goods in ail the Fancy Weaves and Blue t for X'mas gifts. In suit lengths marked from Si to $7 50--worth 25 per ceut more. Just in-New Line of Capes. Closed ont by the manufacturer. We offer these nt prices never before seen in Sumter for such qualities The prices are from $1 to $1 98. Try to match these anywhere. We have too many'Blankets and Comforts-So here goes the knife into these. We will arrange these into several lots -J ofif price-If you need *ny don't deity. Remember we have everything you want and at prices everytirr.e the lowest. Schwartz Bros* Palace Dry Goods Emporium. Your attention is called to this E WHY DO YOUR HOGS DIE WITH CHOLERA ? Because you do not give them Inter? national Stock Food. Use it and you will not lose any more hogs. WHY DO YOUR HORSE AND COWS FAIL TO EAT ? i Because they need International ' Stock Food to give them an appe * tite Use International Worm Powder for your stock. It will keep them in good condition. No more chickens will die with cholera if you feed them with Inter? national Poultry Food They will be healthy and lay bountifully. We are sole agents for above rem? edies in Sumter. Cresswell & Co. The Premier Flour of America. It makes more Loaves ot Breadthan ???g. any other Flour. Use the cid reliable PATAPSCO SUPERLATIVE PATENT FLOUR, Ground from the cream of Maryland and Virginia wheatlands in the lead not only at home but in foreign markets. For purity, strength and uniform quaiity ij Jbas no equal. Ifyo'J want the best be sure you get this brand. For sale by