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Maz inxg S. CL S. A. NETTLES, Editor. WEDBESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1889. APOLOGETIC. We beg the indulgence of our readers this week. A big rush of ad vertisements took us unawares, and we are almost forced out of editorial and local matter. But watch for us next week. We will add on sixteen more columns, and also tell all about our Grand Gift Distribution. In the meantime read all our new advertise ments. They will be found interest ing. We hope every one of our corres pondents will remember us, as we will bave a lot of space to fill up next week. Florida had aterrifictornado last Monday. The roof of aS200,000 hotel was torn off at Jacksonville, and a number of cottages blown down. A boy, horse, and buggy were lifted into the air, and blown two hundred feet. The boy was crushed to death. Panola News. PArao, Sept. 23.-It is a source of pleas ure to behold the efforts the farmers are making in trying to better their financial and social condition. The Alliance certain ly memns something. In spite of opposition the farmers are coming together as a unit. If cotton bagging could be had I really be lieve jute would finally go to the winds. I had the opportunity of seeing and talk ing to many farmers the past week. You are greeted on every side with brotherly re ception if you are an Alliance man. Some oppose, enthused with the political idea that it will only survive the next political cam On my way to Pinewood a pleasant time was spent with John W. Wells, who is the prince ofrfarmers for the Calvary section. Mr. Wells has made his fortune by farming. His gin and machinery is a model of ar rangement; his plantation one of the finest, all told, in that whole. section of country. His cotton surpasses anything of the kind grown in Clarendon. The public road leading from Hodge's Cornerto Pinewood ias every appearance of - being made a good road. The work is being 'urintendedby Mr. J. R. Griffin. and tho he lbored under great disadvantages, yet the public can now travel with perfect safety. The causeway and bridges crossing upper Sammy Swamp have been thoroughly re These bridges were washed up by hea rains, causing considerable damage and uneasiness to.persons who had to cross them. Much interest as well as curiosity was to be seen at Paeksville on the 20th. The numoning of two juries to value the lands of . J. McLeod and Mrs. S. S. Harvin, a suit brought by- the Eutawville Railroad. Col. B. Pressley Barron represented the Railroad, and Hon. Jos. F. Rhame Mr. Mo Leod. The jury awarded Mr. McLeod five hundred dollars, and Mrs. Harvin seventy + -Se dollars. The arguments of both attor nays- were logical, Mr. Rhame delivering ' himself to the jurors with solid law. Panola has had a chapter of events this week which will mark her history. Two burials Mrs. Mary Louder and Mrs. Nancy Brown. Also, two accidents that occurred Sat Mr John W. Wells's gin, which resulted 9- in the breaking of Mr. Bell's arm, and came very near 1rilling Mr. W. H. Boswell. On account of the two deathsin the neigh Sborhood it is said dancing intended to en liahne'the gala festival on the 27th will be Sentirely unbecoming in a christian commu Mr.F. L tanard and Miss Cooper Stan,. *ard- whoehave been on a visit to Weded months, have r 0 city din low pri An efot is made raise a- new er asonic lodge at:Emnewood. Tox. -~ CONSUMPTION SUBELY CURED. To rn ron-Please inform your read era that I have a positive remedy for the Sabove named disease. By its timely use Sthoandsa of hopeless cases have been per cean ured. I shall be glad to' send -twro aniaof myremedy FREE to any of ~ our readers who have consumption ii they will send me their express and post office T. d Oess . Repctul, 11Pals. .Y ,Sumter News. ( Watchman anid Southron.] -r isa Lucie Barron, of Manning, spent - sveal^dysin the city last week. Miss'Minnie Lide, of Clarendon, spent several days in the city last week visiting friends. BRev. H. F. Oliver baptised Mrs. Barwick Sinto the fellowship ot the Home Branch Schurch last week. Mrs. Barwick is seventy Saine years old. Our gnial and accomplished old friend, TDr..L aterling, of Clarendon, was seen en our ageets last Friday. The Dr. an Minnnan his intention of running for the SStais Senate-from Clarendon. Misses Mattie and May Tindal, daughters of.Hon. Jas. E. Tindal, of Clarendon, left las ni ght for Eichmond, Va., where they wiR continue to prosecute their studies at Miss Bamner's school for young ladies. Bev. Eugene E. Ayres now preaching at Wdeedand Bethel hurches, will be =rAnmaet Providence church, on Sunday - nghtsuning the meeting of the Santee Bap ~aaoiatian in October. Mr. Ayresis a aented gentleman, and is quite an addi idba'to our ministry. CONTAGIOUS BLOOD DISEASES. Ulcers, sores, pimples, itch, salt rheum, T tare evidences of contagious blood dis ensei. Itis manifestly a duty to eradicate ~blood. pison from the system -by a use of B...B. (Botanic Blood Balm), thus en a'ibling the sore places to heal, and thereby removmng all posbility of other members of the family bcming likewise afmicted. Send to Blood Balm' Co., Atlanta, Ga., for Sbook that will convince. ' 3. H. Outlaw, Mt. Olive, N. C., writes: "I h: ad running sores on my shoulders and Saras. -One bottle B. B. B. oured me en ~tirely." L. Johnson, Belmont Station, Miss., writes: "B. B. B. haa worked on me like a charm. My head and body was covered /wth sores, and my hair came out, but B. B. B.~healed me quickly." W. 3. Kinnan, Hutchens, Texas, writes: "B. B. B. has cured my wife of alarge ul cer on her le that doctors and all other medicine could not cuse." M. 3.'Roasman, a prominent merchant of -Greensboro,Ga., writes: "I know of several cases of blood disease speedily cured by B. - B. B. Two bottles cured alady of ugly scrofulous skin sores." W. C. Birchmore .& Co., Maxey, Ga., writes: "B. B. B. in curing Mr. Bobt. Ward of blood poison effected one of most won derful cures that ever came to our knowl edge." - Wilkie Collins, the novelist, died in Lon .don last Monday. "I cannot praise Hood's Sarsaparilla half enough," says a mother whose son almost blind with scrofula, was cured by this med icmne. Jack Frost said to the Lily, "Wilt thou" and she wilted. Wilt thou, dear reader, buy a Light Running New Home Sewing Machine. Don't wilt, but say yes, and send us your address to 28 Union square, New York. .There was a great land slide in Quebec last week, in which a number of persons were killed. Nine hundred houses have been declared unsfe. THE LADIES DELIGHTED. The plasant effect and the perfect safety with which th e ladies may use the liquid fruit laxative, Syrap of Figs, under all con ditions make it their favorite remedy. It is pleasing to the eye and to the taste, gen tle, yet effectual in acting on the kidneys, Presents in the most elegant form THE LAXATIVE AND NUTRITIOUS JUIOE -OF THE FIGS OF CALIFORNIA, Combined with the medicinal virtues of plants known to be most beneficial to the human system, forming an agreeable and effective laxative to perma nently cure Habitual Consti pation, and the many ills de pending on a weak or inactive condition of the KIDNEYS, LIVER AND BOWELS. Itis themostexcellentremedyknown to CLEANSE THE SYSTEM EFFECTUALLY When one is Bilious or Constipated --SO THAT b PURE BLOOD, REFRESHINO SLEP, - HEALTH and STRENOTH NATURALLY FOLLOW. Every one is using it and all.are delighted with it. ASK YOUR DRUGGIST FOR >BY:E0:1 Cm FICG-O MANUFAOTURED ONLY BY CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. ICrVYILLE, XY. NEW YORK, . We JOSEPH F. RHAME, ATTORNEY AT LAW, MANNING, S. C. JOHN S. WILSON, Attorney and Counselor at Law, MANNING, S. C. A. LE, ATTORNEY AT LAW, MANNING, S. C. -Notary Public with seal. F. N. WILSON, AGENT EQ UITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, MANNING. S. C. . ALLEN HUGGINS, D. D. S., CHERAW, S. G p!!Visits Manning every month or two professionally. DR- A. J. WHITE. SURGEON DENTIST. Will be at his office at Manning Wednes day and Thursday of each week. U ~in 1 13.Roler Selnes, Nets, Tents, and Sporting Goods. Double Barrel Breech Lohding Shot Guns, choke bored, $8to $100. Single Breech Load ing Shot Guns, $4 to $25. Every kind of Breech Loading and Repeating Rifles, $3 to 40. Muzzle Loading Duble Shot Guns, 5 to $35. Single Shot Guns, $2.50 to $12. Reolvers $1 to $20. Double Action Self okers, $2.50 to $10. All kinds of (tar ridges, Shells, Caps, Wads, Tools, Powder lasks, Shot Pouches, Primers. Send 2 ents for illustrated Catalogue. Address . H. JOHNSTON, GREAT WESTERN UN WORKS, Pittsburg, Pa.. SUMTER, S. An OpenILellerto 00 -o ULAREND( The undersigned would indee return many thanks for the libe don's best people. We are an) all branches, and are offering Unusual in to purchasers. We are accuse< trade, and w@ feel a just pride: "Guilty" to i Need we ask what would be( dependent on the success of the to insure their success is it no merchant to LEND A HEL We, at least entertain this og vide profits With them--and in We are in no~hurry, to accumnt expense of the TOIL1INGr With this view of business as friends of Clarendon county to A Spec and we feel assured of convine statements. We desire especi we handle Staple ( by the Car Load, which en: Rock Botti Before placing your orders bi Very ti O'DO: TAX NOTICE! --to+ CocNTY TEAsuRER'S OFFIcE, CLIxREDON CoUNTY, MANNIso, S. C., Sep. 24, 1889. ' TIIE TAX BOOKS WILL BE OPENED for the collection of taxes for the fiscal year commencing November, 1st, 1888, on the 15th day of October 1889, and will re main open up to the 15th day of December following, after which time a penalty of 15 per cent. attaches to all unpaid taxes. Section 10 of the Tax Bill provides, "That when the taxes and assessments or any por tion thereof, charged against any property or party on the duplicate for the present fiscal.year, shall not be paid on or before the 15th day of December, 1889, the County Treasurer shall proceed to collect the same together with the penalty of 15 per centum on the amount so delinqent; and if the amount of such delinquent taxes, assess ments and penalties shall not be paid on or before the 2nd day of January 1890, or be collected by distress of otherwise, then the same shall be treated as delinquent taxes on such real and personal property and shall be collected by sale of such real and personal property according to law." The following is the TAX LEVY: For State purposes, five and one-fourth (5:) mills. For School Tax, two (2) mills. For Auditor, Treasurer, County Commis sioners and their clerk, books, stationery, and printing, one (1) mill. . For Sherit, seven-tenths (7-10) of one mill. For Clerk of Court, jury, 'witness, and constable certificates, eight-tenths (8-10) of one mill. For Coroner, Board of Equalization, and Trial Justices and their constables, eight tenths (8-10) of one mill. For Poor House and Poor, and roads and bridges, seven-tenths (7-10) of one mill. For past indebtedness and retiring coun ty bonds, one (1) mill. Total twelve and one-fourth (121) mills on the dollar of the assessed value of all taxa ble property both real and personal. All male citizens between the ages of 21 and 50 years are liable to a poll tax of one dollar, except those incapable of earning a support from being maimed, or from other causes. The following appointments will be filled for the purpose of collecting taxes: APPOINTMENTS. Foreston, Tuesday, Oct. 15. Wilsons, Wednesday, Oct. 16. Harvins, Thursday, Oct. 17. Jordan, Saturday, Oct. 19. Brunsons Cross Roads, Monday, Oct. 21. David Levi's store, Tuesday, Oct. 22. Summerton, Wednesday, Oct. 23. D. W. Brailsford's store, Thursday, Oct. 24. Hodge's Cross Roads, Friday, Oct. 25. Fulton, Saturday, Oct. 26. Ralston E. Smith's, Tuesday, Nov. 5. W. J. Gibbons's, Wednesday, Nov. 0. New Zion, Thursday, Nov. 7. Midway, Friday, Nov. 8. The Treasurer's office will be closed in Manning while the above appointments are being filled. JOSEPH SPROTT, Ja., Co. Treasurer. NOTICE. ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS e against the estate of Thomas H. Con nors deceased will present them duly at tested, and those indebted to said estate will make payment to A. F. CONNORS, T. H. CONNORS, Sept. 19, 1889. Executors. THE BANK OF MANNING, MANNING, S. C. Money loaned on real estate. C., SEPT. 25th, 1889. rFriends and Patrons >N COUNTY. : be ungrateful were they not to ral support of mnany of Claren iually enlarging our business in ducements I of castering for the farmers' eo Indictment. OmeI of the 'ounltryV were it not farmIers? In, order therefore. t the part of wisdoml for the PING HAND ? inion, and henceforth will di fact all patr'Ons of our- House. late wealth. especially at tihe MASSE!S. it eXists to-da y we ask our visit us. make ial Call, ig thlem ofihe trulth of these ally to mention tile faict that wroceries 1blles us to g'ive Our' P-atr-ons om Prices. a sure to see us. 'ulv Vou.11S NNELL & Co. THE .TRUST .BROK ENI WHAT TRUST? The Trust on High Prices. WE DID IT! :0: GOODS VELL BOUGHT ARE HILF SOLD. We have always hard the re.putation of being The Lowest Priced House in Sumter. We are better prepared than ever before to sustain this rep utation, having opened a LARGE AND COMPLETE STOCK, which for variety, styles, quality and cheapness cannot be excelled. WE HAVE GOT THE "PULL" ON L OW PRICES, and competitors are left behind. We offer the best goods for the least money. Come and see. JOHN REID, Sunter, S. C. J. RYT TENBEIG & SONS, soIMrT, s. c. The leading house in the State invites the people of Claren don County to visit their stores. A few of the reasons why it will pay you to do so. Because our Stock is the Largest. Because our Goods are the Newest. Because our Prices are the Lowest. We make no special leaders, as all1 our goods are leaders. Our line'of Dress Goods, Trimmings, &c. are unequalled in style and quality. embracing all the seson's novelties. A handsome line of the latest styles in Ladies' and Misses Cloaks. In our SHOE DEPARTMENT will be found a cheap selection of the best makes. Sole agent5 for Hough & Ford's Ladies' and Misses' Shoes, the celebrated Hess Shoes for men, the W. L. Douglas Shoes, and several oth er leading makes. In our Clothing and Furnishing Department we are winning- new trade every day with our rightly made Clothing, made this season better than ever before. Sole agents Ifor Strouse & Bro.'s piatenit square shoulder garments, eqnal td the finest custom make. See our line of Boys' and Childrens' Clothing. Sole agents for the celebrated Knockabout Suit. A nobby line of HATS in all the leading Blocks. CARPETS, OIL CLOTH, MATTINOS, AND RUCS at Newv York 1)1ices. An immeuse line of' 6loves, Handkerchiefs, Hosiery, Corsets, &c. SOLE AGENTS FOR THE I MNATHER LACING KID GLOVES, Every p~air V~ waated. A comp11lete line of Staple and Fancy Groceries, Crockery and 1Hardware. Jobbing Department. In this department we offer spec(ial ind~ucements to merchants and dealers. and are pireparedl to comlpete with any imrket. All orders by mail will receive prompt attention. . RYTTENBERG & SONS. * WE. lEAN 311 Everything in the furniture line from a $1.50 BE DURANT & BELI~ SUMTER, S. C PRIZE PARLOR S Every $10's bought entitles t a ticket at our magnificent ROSEWOOD PARLOR SU at $100 and consisting of 6 pi D. J.W NN Desires to call the attention of friends, customers, and the public gener ally in Clarendon to his complete line of medium, fine, and low priced CLOTHING,. selected with care to meet the wants of all our people. The stock consists of all the leading styles, and as good a line of medium and low priced goods as ever brought by me to this market, Piece Goods, Shirts, Fine and Medi um Underwear, Fats, Caps, Umbrellas, Socks, Neckwear, Suspenders, Gloves, Handkerchiefs and all kinds of Overcoats for Men, Youths, and Boys. We call speciai attention of our lady friends to the number one line of Boys', Youths', and Children's Clothing for evcry day and dress wear. ~ We propose to- sell the goods at ex tremely low figures, and when you come to Sumter don't fail to come and see us. "Sell Them is Our Motto." Thankful for Biast patronage, I remain very truly yours. D. J. WINN, Main Street, SUMTER, S. C. T. C. SCAFFE, Sumter, S. C. STOVES AND TIN WARE. Largest Line of Goods Ever Carried. HARDWARE! R. W. DURANT & SON, soMTma, S. C. Ci..nn R nEEDS: We are se nowhin ourLAGE AGICET fNEW Store ad. Handsomest Hardware Stores in the State. We sell everything in the HARDWARE LINE, from a nail to anything you need, and at PRICES To SUIT. STOVES ! STOVES ! STOVES ! Best Makes and Cheap. Crockery, Glass and Tinware. and Har ness. Fine Line Table and Pocket Cutlery, Scissors, &c. Guns and Pistols la Great Yariety. Catruges, Shells, &rc. IN BEL1TING! We pcan giveI yo bains We a re Headqurtae fo r l e acig in Rubber and cheaper than you can order it. Come and set us, we'll do you good. Respectfully, R. W. DURANT & SON. WETHERHORN & F'ISCHER, MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IN General Building Material. . Sash, Doors, Blinds, Mlouldig, Scroll Sawing, Turning, Door and Window F'rmes, Lumber, Flooring, Ceilimg, Wveather-boarding, Painits, Oils, Glass, Lime, &c, Office, Salesroomi, Factory and Yards, Smith, Near Queen Street, Cb.arl1eston, S. C *iiWrite for prices, or send a list of your wants for an estimate.i Clhapnet and Best roneries. at FEINDL EI, SufrStC uss. ;d to a $150.00 Suit at FZE R'S, UIT. he purchaser to SILK PLUSH [ prize, valued eces. C. L HOYT. H A.IHOYT. C.I.HOYT&BRO1. Largest and Oldest Jewelry Store in SUMTER, S. C. 2506e 0 Silver Lamps, beauties rom $10 to $20. A very large stock of tannia ware, the very best silver-tfed goods made. 550 Gold Rings on hand. Fine line of Clocks. Wedding Presents, Gold Pens, and Specta cles. We keep any and everything in the jewelry line. Be sure to call to see us. Lowest Prices. . W. FOLSOM, Successor to F. H. Folsom & Bro. SUMTER, S.'C. DEALER Fl WATCHES, CLOCKS JEWELRY. was n an. Rearngpoptyad Thllebae Roa Ct AonSwn; neatly executed by skilled workmen. Orders by mail will receive careful atten tion. DRUGSI. J. F.1 DELORME, D g .ist, Sumter,S.oC. ] Caller'. or orders for Drugs-and Medicines,. Druggist Sundries, Paints, Oils, or for any thing in the DRUG LINE shall receive prompt attcntion at this welil known Drug Emporium. g"Special at tention given to physicians' prescriptions. and orders. WHEN YOU GO TO SUMTER CALL ON T. B. Curtis for the lowest prices on Staple and Fancy asceries. He is a Charleston man, and will fix prices for you as low as is consistent with the quality of the goods. He is at the O'Connor's Old Stand. MR. M. J. MICHAUT is with him, and would be glad to see'his many friends. NOTHING LIKE A BOOM. There is no boom like Sumter's, and no house in Sumter on such a boom ais the old reliabie Shoe Store of Bult mann & Bro., wvhich is so well knowr/ to the Clarendon peo)ple that they only want to thank them for past patronage and ask for a continuance of same. Their stock this; season is muore complete and Shoes arer cheaper than ev er before. Either at Wholesale or Retail. they will satisfy you in prices. There are many new stores in Sumter this season, and we all know "a new broom sweeps clean," but 'tis well not to discard "the old frienid for the new." They carry in addition to BOOTS AND SHOES a nice line of Trunks andValises, and are agents for the "Light RunningA White" Sewing Machine. - BULTMANN & BRO., Opposite North Side Court House Square, Surnter, S. C. F. N. Wn.sos, J. M. SPN,'. Manning, S. C. Sutr,5 C. WELSON & SPANKi Insurance Agn. IRepresent tor Claren on Lounty the fol lowing Fire Insurance Companies: WESTERN ASSURANCE CO., of Canada, HAMBURG BREMEN INS. CO., of Genmany, HIBERNIA iNS. CO., of New Orleans, COMMERCIAL INS. CD., of Montgomery, Ala. Stallion "Willie BUrke." T HE THOROUJGHBRED STALLION "Willie Burke" having just returned iroim Cam den wvIl stand at Panola. . Buy fresh turnip seed from Dr.. Nettles's drug store, at Foreston.