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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1903. ? nr the Po*t O fice at Sumter S ; is Second Clam Milter NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. O'Donnell & Co.,-Real Comfort. D. J. Chandler,-Socks. Sumter Clothing Co.,-The Alver? stoke Sack. Ryttenberg & Sons,-Profit by Ex? perience. Schwartz Bros.-The News of this Friday. PERSONAL. Mrs. D. M. Michau is in the city on a visit. v Bra. W. B. and-E. P. Alford have . gone to their home, at Dillon, on ac? count of the illness of their father. ' Rev. R. A. Lapsley has been in the city on business for a day cr two. Mrs. John J. Fowler left yesterday afternoon to visit friends and relatives in Sumter, S. C. Later this -week she will attend the South Carolina State Fair at Columbia, S. C.-Wilmington Star. Among the visitors in Columbia this week, the following from Sumter are listed in the State: Mr. E. E. Aycock of Wedgefield is ?ere with Mr. W. T. Aycock. Coi Altamont Moses of Sumter is here for the"fair. Mr. Emile P. Moses and Mr. Wm. Graham of Sumter are in the city for the week. Mr. J. W. Branson of St. Louis, is in the city., Mrs. Kingsmore has gone tc Doves viile on a visit.. Rev. J. D. Huggins of Paxville was in the city Monday. Mr. J. B. Tallon of Lee county was ia the city Monday. Mr. J. D. Newman of Elliotts was : in the city Monday. Mr. W. M. Reid of St. Charles was in the city*Mo?nday. ? Mr. J. J. Bronson of Concord was in the city Monday. Mr. R. T. Gillespie/ of Rock Hill, is visiting his sister Mrs. T. B. Jenk? ins. Miss Allie Zemp of Camden has been visiting Mrs. J.- A. Mood the j past week. Mr. J. H. Levy went to Columbia yesterday to attend the Convention of Retail Grocers. Mrs, S. J. Nettles, of Darlington is in the city on a visit to her niece, Mrs. N. G. Osteen, Jr., Mr. Tyler D. Philpott of Florence, S C., has accepted & position with the Sumter Specialty Company. Mrs. Charles Edmondston, and Mrs. Wm. E. Haiper (ijpe Georgia Edmond? son), are visiting at Maj. H. F. Wil sonV^x " Miss Bessie Hughson left last Mon? day for the Ashton neighborhood, in Shiloh township, where she will teach school. Miss Sue Bec Jones, after a pleasant visit to friends and relations in the Brogden neighborhood has returned to the city. Miss Susie Belle LaMotte. after spending some time in Wilmington, N. 0.r, with relatives, has returned to the city. Mrs. Eli Jackson has returned to her home in Orangeburg county. She was accompanied by her little grand? son, Charley McGrew. A. M. Lee, Esq., of Charleston was in the city Friday. Mr. Lee is a large land owner in the Stateburg section, and farms on an extensive scale. Miss Hattie Rowland from Laurens has been elected a teacher to fill the vacancy in the Graded School, and arrive^ in the^city Sunday afternoon. Rev. A. M. Fraser, D. D. of Staun? ton, Va., was elected by unanimous vote Moderator of the Synod of Vir? ginia at the annual meeting on Tues? day. Rev. R. M. Marshall, Jr., who was ordained at St. Michael's church in Charleston last Sunday by the Right Rev. Ellison Capers, will serve the churches* at Summerton and Bradford Springs. Mr. W. H. Ingram who has just re? turned from a trip to the North was in the wreck on the Seaboard near Alex? andria, Va., few days ago. He was considerably shaken np, but escaped without injury. The P?ev. Henry H. Covington who was born and reared in Bennettsville, bat now rector of Sumter Episcopal Church, is atendi?g the Convocation and will have a. very large crowd to hear him next Sunday, as he is very popular here and is regarded,as one of the brainiest young men ever reared in this county. His talented father, Harris Covington, who is buried in Hebron Cemetery, was one of the ablest advocates who ever practiced in the Pee-Dee court. Judge Hudson says that the son bas decidedly a brighter mind than the father.-Ben? nettsville Correspondence News and Courier. Messrs. Willie Bultman, Eugene Moses and Josh Harby have sent horses for exhibition at the State Fair. Attention is directed to the advertise? ment of Schwartz Bros., in this issue. They have some specials for Friday. Game Cock Lodge No. 17, K. of P., meets tonight at 8 o'c lock. After the meeting the brethren will enjoy them? selves socially in a "smoker." The auction sale of fine cattle adver? tised to take place at Graham's stables today was h? id as advertised. The attendance of bidders was not large ow? ing no doubt to the bad weather. Con? sequently competition was not spirited and the cattle sold low, much below their value, .it was claimed by the antioneer. On account State Fair Columbia, S. C., the Atlantic Coast Line will run special train from Marion, S . C., to Columbia and return, Oct. 28th and 29fch, leaving Sumter 9.10 a. m., arrive Columbia, 10.40 a. m., leave Colum? bia, 7.55 p. m., arrive Sumter9.30p. m. W. J. Craig, G. P. A., . J. T. China, T. A. 1 MARRIED. Married Wednesday, the 14th instant at the home of Mrs. H. ?. Grimball, in Charleston, Mr. Charles H. Lesesne of Greeleyville to Miss Kate Echel Habernicht, of Charleston. The bride is a talented and popular young lady, and for a number of years taught in the Sumter Graded Schools. Mr. Lesesne is a prosperous young farmer. Their future home will be near Gree? leyville.-Kingstree Record. Mr. C. Douglass Weeks, formerly of this city, but for some years past' of Newberry," was married to Miss Nancy Pool, of that city, last Thursday even? ing at half-past eight oclock in the First Baptist Church of Newberry, Rev. G. A. Wright officiating. In the account given of the wedding the Newberry Observer has the following to say of the newly-married couple : 4 4 Newberry has never had a wed dnig in which more people were sincerely interested. The bride and groom are both very popular, having numreous friends among old and young, and are highly esteemed by all who know them. The bride has lived all her life in Newberry, except the years spent at college. The groom is a native of Sumter, but has made bis home in Newberry for several years and is thoroughly identified with the business life of the city, being a mern ber of the firm of Gilder and Weeks. Many good wishes attend the happy couple. A Coming Marriage. Cards are out for ( the marriage of Miss Gertrud^ Jennings and Mr. M. S. Chase of Florence, at the Presbyterian Church, this city on Wednesday even? ing, November 4th at 8 o'clock. DEATH. Mr. E. Stehle, who formerly con? ducted a bakery in this city, but re? moved to Charleston some years ago, died at 9 o'clock this morning at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. J. A. Schwerin, in this city. The funeral will take place at 8.30 tomorrow morn? ing at Mr. Schwerin's residence, after which the body will be "taken to Charleston for burial. DEATH OF MRS.~SCARBORGUGH. J The following notice is from a special dispatch in the State, and tells of the death of a lady well known to the old inhabitants of Sumter as Miss Miranda Miller, a daughter of the late Col. John B. Mililer, and sister of the late Dr. John L Miller of this city. Ridge Springs, Oct. 25.-Inteligence reached here on Sunday morning of the death of Mrs. M. E. Scarborough in Arkansas. Mrs. Scarborough was a Mis3 Miller, from an old Sumter county family, and relict of Mr. Wm. Scarborough of Columbia, an artist and eminent portrait painter. For a great many years Mrs. Scarborough had made her home with the late Dr. John B. DuBose and family, who married her only daughter. She was well beloved in this community, was a charitable woman, and did much to the establishing of Grace church (Epis? copal) at Ridge Spring. She was 82 years of age. Only . two weeks ago Mrs. Scarborough, accompanied by her sons, went to Arkansas. She was a gentle lady of tthe old sou ?b. Death of an infant. The infant child of Captain and Mrs. J. V. Harker, who lives just across Jeffrey's a few miles from the city died this morning. The little one will be taken to Adkins tonight for burial. -Florence Times.-Oct. 23. The Meeting at Bartlette Street Church. The meeting that has been carried on in during the past two weeks at Bartlette street church by Dr. H. P. Fitch, State Evangelist, closed last Friday evening. It was a most successful revival. The church was in most through ac? cord with the good doctor, and during the meeting last night he took occa? sion to say that in all his previous evangelistic work he had never had .more satisfactory congregations. Of course he refers to behavior and inter? est.. He said that not a solitary inci? dent occurred that jarred on his feel? ings or marred the solemnity of the services during the two weeks of his work. Twenty-two candidates for baptism and membership had been received up co Friday night, at which time several others, presented themselves.. It is thought the accessions to the church will be between twenty-five and thirty. The church was comforta lby filled at every night service and at times crowded, and Dr. Fitch carries with him from Sumter, loving good will from many breasts. His work here will live for years in the hearts and memories of the members of Bartlette street church, and more especiaally of those who have been brought to a knowledge of Saving Grace through his instrumentality. W. F. Rharae. The Meeting at the First Methodist Church. For the Item : With last evening's service closed a series of meetings at the First Methodist Church, which has been conducted there both after? noon and evening for the last two weeks. Bro. Branson from Manning who is a fluent and earnest speaker, preached the word of God, and the interest taken was shown by the large and ap? preciative congregations which assem? bled at each meeting daily. The gentle wooings of the Holy Spirit were mani? fested by the large number who went to the alter for prayer, saying by that act that they wanted to know Christ, and to live the life of peace, joy and gladness, which is known only to those who live close to Jesus. Between twenty-five and thirty young people and children were re? ceived in full connection with the church. Quite a number confessed Christ, and we trust that every heart was awakened and filled with an earn? est desire for a truer, sweeter life. Our own faithful pastor, I am sure, has been encouraged and abundantly blessed. We hope that the good in? fluence began in the hearts and lives of our people will grow and live throughout all Eternity. October 26. A Methodist. MAYOR'S COURT. The Mayors' court on Monday again tussled with the problem-who struck Julius Wilson. There can be no question that Julius was struck and struck hard unless he felll down and stepped on his eye. On Saturday night 10th iust, Julius started up Main street in company with Wilson Newman. At the corner of Hampton Avenue he suddenly fell to the sidewalk and was taken up bleeding and insensible. From that time his left eye has been sightless. William Newman promptly reported that Sam Franklin had done the deed, j There was bad blood between Frank I lin and Wilson. Franklin had promised ] to get satisfaction. There were other negroes around, but none jof them , would testify against FranSrin who ] had half a dozen friends to prove an ; alibi. There was some corroboration ?j of Newman's statements, and the j general belief ls that his story is true I in every respect. The alibi theory ? was strongly sustained and created the j "reasonable doubt" of the law which . warranted acquittal. This is the second man tried and acquitted of this serious assault, committed under light of ap electric lamp on Main street, in the presence of several witnesses. It is a good illustration of the extreme difficulty of getting at facts through webs of falsehood woven by ready per? jurers. Likewise a fair example of truth and right among the average citizens of the African gender. An Appeal to the Law-Abiding. As the hunting season is now about to open, we feel constrained to ask of every law-abiding citizen of both town and country to put forth every effort to suppress the unlawful selling of quail. It is a well-known .fact that if the game law is not rigidly enforced, the time is near at hand when we will have none of the birds left. Whereas if they are only killed for home con? sumption, there remains for us and posterity, not only the source of the sportsman's keenest pleasure, but an appetizing luxury for the working man and all. Needless to say that heretofore there has been a great deal of this lawless? ness in this section of the state ; and now we would appeal especially to the land-owners to do all in their power to prevent it,-and also do we urge our worth}7 policemen that they keep their* eyes ever open for the apprehension of such narrow minded illegality. B. The Sumter Transfer Co. Mr. C. W. Hayes who bas conduct? ed a general transfer sale and feed stable here for a couple of years has sold out to a new concern by the name of The Sumter Transfer Co., who have considerably enlarged and added to the present business. E. A. Edwards and E. A. Jenkins two energetic and hustling young men are proprietors of the new concern. - II i rv- II ? lim The improvement of Main street is progressing satisfactorily and we shall soon have a first class roadway from the railroad to the city limits, a dis? tance of about a mile and three quar? ters. A New Negro Paper. The Defender, a seven column four page paper, published in the interest of the colored people of South Caro? lina, made its appearance on the loth instant. It is published by the Defender Publishing Co., of this city, and W. T. Andrews, for a number of years principal of the Lincoln School, has charge as editor and manager. The paper should succeed, if the color? ed people extend to it the proper sup? port, for it is well edited and begins with a liberal advertising patronage from the business men of this city. Dispensary Profits Divided. Z The County Board of Control at their meeting Monday divided ?1,940 of dispensary profits as follows : City of Sumter, 8871.01. Mayesville, 98.98 County of Sumter, 970.00. Special Trains on the Southern Railway for the Fair. ON OCTOBER 28 AND 29. The Southern Railway will run trains as follows : Lv. Camden, 6.45 a. rn; Lv. Sumter, 7.00 a. m; Ar. Columbia, 8.50 a. m. Returning train will Lv. Columbia, 8.30 p. rn: Ar. Sumter, 10.10a. rn; Ar. Camden, 10.45. Cotton Fluctuating. 4 Futures are reported to be lower to? day, and consequently prices are quoted about 15 points off from yesterday's prices, although sales have been made today at 10 cents, the same as yester? day. The train going to Columbia this morning was crowded with people supposed to be going to teh fair. 3When you want something nice in the confectionery line go to the Greeks and ask Mr. George for Vanila Ala kuma. He makes it and it is fresh and good. Parents should give careful atten? tion to the proper protection of the feet of their children, as well as their own. Something of interest in this line will be found in the advertise? ment today of D. J. Chandler. People who have wood to sell find ready sale, and the demand is hard to supply. The lumber mill which usually sells quantities of blocks, has not been sawing lately and has sold out all its stock of firewood. At the Eartlette Street Baptist Church Monday night 20 persons were baptised -who have united themselves with the church during the revival meeting conducted by the Rev. Mr. Fitch, and which closed on last Friday night. Attention of visitors to the Fair is directed to the notice of special trains by the Coast Line and Southern Rail? way on the 28th and 29th (Wednes? day and Thursday ). Train on Coast Line leaves at 9.10 and returning arrives at 9.30. On Southern, train leaves Sumter at 7.00 ano returning arrives at 10.10. THE NEWS OF THIS -FRI DAY Is a Demonstration of the "Fitness" of Things. it Illustrates Our Superiority As no assemblage of words possibly could. Every line in? dicates a saving-not of just a few pennies, but a sufficient amount to interest you in the supremacy of this best of stores Wide variety, of course ; that is always the rule here, Such selling-prices considered-should bring the biggest business yet-On Friday. Black Dress Goods. 5 pieces 42-inch black Sharkskin, worth 65c, on sal9 at 50c. 3 pieces 3G-inch heavy black Taffeta Silk, worth $1.10, sale Friday, 93c. QTTHPQ $ Lady Hampton at $2.50. ?Jiur,? j Dorothy Dodd at $3.00. Style, quality, fitting, that is sim plu? perfect. Sale of Fine Embroideries-not a piece in lot worth less than 25c, many 30 and 35c qualities, all Friday, 19c. Housekeepers, Buy ! 25 dozen pure linen Huck Towels, never sold less than 25c-a towel bargain, surely, Friday, 19c. 100 small Carpet Rugs, Fringed, on sale Friday at 25c. Do you need a walking skirt ? There will be a sale Friday of about li>0 ladie3? Walking Skirts-a great variety, and prices less than material alone would cost. Stole Venice Collars-We have secured a large sample line greatly under price. Quick selling of these Friday. Comforts-Sale on them Friday at 98c, xl.29, $1 49 ; worth ?1.25, $1.50 and $2. 10 dozen ladies' silk finished ribbed Vests of fine sea island cotton, at 47c. Another shipment ladies' flannel Shirt Waists, colors, garnet, navy and black, at 79c. 100 dozen ladies' heavy black Hose, really better than you've ever seen sold at 10c, Friday at 8c. 20 pieces extra heavy Canton Flannel, worth 12 ^oC, Friday at 9c. Will also show what $5 will buy in Ladies' Cloaks. SCHWARTZ BROS. YWiMwwi&r&s WWWWWMIMW ?ffiw#ii For men, who take as good care of their feet as they do of their head, we have lines of Hosiery that are EXCELLENT. You wouldn't wear any kind of a Hat-don't wear any kind of Sox. A great many men who ought to know-don't know what splen? did Hose we sell for. 10 cts., or 3 pair for 25 cts. 15 cts., or 2 pair for 25 cts. 25 cts., or $2.75 per dozen. A full line of FALL and WIN? TER weights in all-wool Socks at 25 cfcs, and 50 cts. Good values at 10 cts., or 3 for a quarter-sizes 6 to 10. We want every mother to see our "Rock PROOF" hose for boys. The best we've ever seen for the price-20 cts. the pair. D. J. CHANDLER, Phone 166 Sumter, S. C. THE KIND THAT HELPS YOU ON ?N THE WORLD. That's the kind of Clothing we sell. It is made by Schloss Bros. & Co., "the Best Clothes makers." It is hand-tailored throughout. It is cut on the newest lines lt is correct in every particu? lar. Every garment is shaped to fit perfectly, and so made as to hold its shape. In linings, collars, buttonholes, and ali the details of finishing each garment, is fully up to the "merchant tailor77 standard, and a sight better than much of the "stuff that the masquerades as merchant tailoring. THE 4 4 DESIGNERS AND '. MAKERS OM Alverstone" FINE CLOTHING, ^^^^^^^SACK is a prosperous looking suit, and for business and general wear it constitutes a gentleman's ideal of excellence and moderation. What do you think of such a suit as this in rich, warm Cheviots and Fashionable Mixtures at so low a price as ??E $18.00? ?5 Don't forget us when you are in need of anything in Shoes, Flats and Furnishings. We carry the very best quality of ibove. Drop in and let us talk it over. SUMTER CLOTHING CO., OUTFITTERS. Phone 170.