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hu paning 5iUmts. I-UBLISHES ALL COUNTY AND TOWIN OFFICIAL ADVERTISEIIENTS. MANNING, S. C.: WEDNESDAY. DEC. 11, 1895. OH! HORROR! Eight Human Beings Buried Alive Beneath a Seething Mass of Brlek Lime, Tin and Glass. ALL ARE TAKEN OUT ALIVE. One Man Probably Fatally Injured, Another Seriously Hurt, and the Rest More or Less Burned and Bruised. FIRE PURELY ACCIDENTAL. Two Stores Burned and a Third De molished. Loss about $25,000. Several times have we been called upon to chronicle the sad news ihat Maning has been visited by fire, but the visitation of last Sunday morning was the saddesi and most horrible in our experience. We have often read of holocausts. The dail3 newspapers published in large cities often publish tales of horror which seems almnsl impossible, but for the first time in oni experience did we realise just how fearful it was for a building to collapse with hbu man beings within its walls. About two o'clock Sunday morning P,> liceman Huggins. private Watchman J. W. Strange, and Mr. John Walker, were standing in front of Walker's store, when, what appeared to Policeman Huggins a fog, was discovered about E. C. Horton's store, he having a short time before coMO from there and everything was all right. This apparent fog caused Mr. Huggins to eal the attention of the others -to it. Nol being satisfed, he went there to investigate, pad while not seeing any lame he was eonvinced it was smoke. Immediately be ran to the market and gave the alarm, the. went back. At the back transom over the door of Hortons store a flame was seen. In a very short time assistance came and by using a heavy piece of timber the door was battered in, but the smoke was sc dense ad stifling that it was impossible for a human being to have remained inside for any length of time. Another entrance was etre&ted through the side door. 2 this time the entire inside of Horton's store was oae sheet of lame. but a feu goods were recovered, and taken over tc the Leonard Store. Jenkinson's store, which is in the same building only separated by a wall, was alsc almost iascesable. Efforts were made tc save some of his goods, but to little par. pose, on account of the pitchy smoke. A few sewing machines from the front yere all that could be saved. Something in the rear of Jenkinson', store exploded; some think it was powder, others oil, but what ever it was, it had i powerful fore. The sound was heard miles away and the jar was felt all ovei town. Panes of glass rattled as they did the night o1 the earthquake, and the glase in the side- door of Rigby's were shattered Then the western wall of this building fel with a terrible sound, and the sparks and small particles of burning goods went fly ing through the air which made a fearfull] beautiful picture. To save anything from the burning build ing waa impossible, bst the shed roofs an.. soofa of the buildings in the vicinity were manned with crews equipped with buckets and broo to be ready should any of.'ths plaes catch from the sparks. J. W. McLeod was called in from hi. home by the telephone, and when he came be brought a gang whom he put to work t< save the large quantity of cotton now in hi. store lot. By being in telephoniceconned tion with the town Mr. MicLeod was able te get from his house in the country to the - fre among the first. Lore's drug store was the next building ad. while many did not believe the Aire would get through the casters wall os Jenkinson's store. It was finally decided to remove Loryea's goods to be on the sure side. A number of persons went In withb out adream of harm coming to them Some things were taken out and about this time Dr. B. B. Lorycesad the writer arrivec upon the Beene together. Dr. Leryea en tered his store and we were in the act o following, batsoms one stepped inbetween us, and in a twinkling are felt a blow which knocked us out of the door way ani off the sidewalk.. As soon ave reeov ered our equilibrium. a crash came, a eloud of duet filled the air, and Oh, God! the shrieks of human beings rent the sir Readers haven't you read of a ship on Ire in mid-ocean laden with humas freighti Have you not also read of holocausts ii snines, in hotels, tenement houses,theaters Thre details of these accounts of horror are sickening, but you are away from the terri ble scene; you only see it pictured in eold type, therefore you cannot realise it iu i awfulness. When the eastern wall of Jenkinson'i store feli, it being several feet higher, il fell .on Loryea's drug store; as if wiit one breath, William Greger. Dr. R. B Loryea, Thomas Niummer, Mitohell Jacobs Dr. Frank Gieger, S. E. Ingram, Louis Monzon, and Pink Briggs, (the last tw< are colored) were buried alive amid brick, glass, tin, and lime. The flames froc the burning timbers reached ovel after the victims and as soon as the onlookers recovered fr-.-m the shock, the shrieks, cries, prayers and moans fron within the~ building set the people wild without regard for what appeared to be tottering wall in front of them, severs brave mren at once entered for the wor k oa rescuing the unfortunate victims. The first victim to get out- was Mitchell Jacobs. He happened to be near the front and received a severe shock and somre bruises. The second was Pink Brigge, who saare out of an opening in the roof. Just hois ihe managed to get up thern is a mystery. Louis Mouzorn, colored, was the next ie was taken out in a painfully injures condition, but not serioeusly hurt. ~ Dr. R. B~. Loryea came next with somre burns on his hands and other bruises none serious. Mouzon and Dr. Loryez happened to be together and both fastened down by the weight of the brick. T'h flames were licking out their tongues a Dr. Loryea and with a remarkable presence of mind he managed to work himself on eif his coat and get his knife out of his yes pocket; on getting out his knife he cut tir coat off of Mouzon, which freed him fron his prison fastening. and when Mouso: found himself in a position to move, he worked his way up so that the rescuers ould get hold of him. This gave Dr Loryea an opening and he too was lifted out of his pri.son. While this was going on, the aged fathei was outside begging piteously to be allowed to take the chanrces of his life to save thai of his son, but strong arms prevented thia, and when the son was brought out andt placed in the arms of his father the sem would have melted a heart of stone. The groans within continued, and hero Iclly did the rescuers labor. Among thee were Dr. C. B. Geiger, Dr. J. F. ..iger IV. H. Trescott, Isaac Loryea, Julius Brun son. J. E. Hicks, Edwin Seatt, colored )lack Richardson, colored, and George 3ipperson, colored. Dr. J. F. Geiger and Mr. S. E. Ingraw were in the back room trying to save Dr C. B. Geiger's library when the crash came aard they escaped through a window with ut injur. Dr. C. B. Geiger found his brother deep Jy buried in the hot debris and he pro eured a bucket of water; with this he iec. o cool the mass of hated matter while the others were endeavoring to dig him out heavy timbers were upon himr anid a sas was ment for. After thre timbers were sawed out Mr. Willie Geiger was lifted ou o the molten tomb. A shout went up ai be was seen with an arm over the shoal dens of his two brothers. With eyeo swiming in tears these two brothers brought their loved one out, an< took him into the next stOn< where they Jaid him down on a pool table le at once asked after the other unfontu .mate and ernressed the hope that the: would be saved. Brave and noble fellow! This young man was burned everywhere; legs, arms, body, face, and back; on ,is left side he is cooked almost to a crisp. He was then taken to the Manning Hotel and his wounds dressed. Every attention that skill and loving hearts could do was and is being done for the unfortunate young man. The entire town feel deeply for the Doe tore Geiger in their affliction. Their in jured brother, who is about twenty-six years of age. returned front Atlanta with Dr. Charles Geiger last Friday evening to spend a few days in Manning with his brothers, and the few hours he had to meet people he make quite an impression. His terrible misfortune is sad, and he and his family have been and are still in the prayers of the people of this town. On went the brave work of rescning. and afterihe hardest efforts Thomas Nimmer was found. He also had to be saved out of his imprisonment. The hot tin that had fallen from the roof was encircled about him; this .was cut off by Billy Trefacott with a dull pair of shears. The man's head was pressed down by the counter near the floor; his right arm was fastened to the top of the counter by a pile of debris; his left was upon the small of his back and he was in a crouched position, in this condition be stayed about one hour. He was brought out and taken to Dr Brockinton's drug store. His injuries were examined and he was found to be badly burned. in fact almost cooked from his shoulder to his firgers. Drs. Brockinton and Diekson adminia.tered their best to his wants, and while his wounds are not fatal, he is very seriously hurt and may yet lose the use of the arm. After the wounds were dressed be was tak en to his lodgings. Mr. Nimmer is from Charleston. a native of Assyria, and for several days he was sell ing fancy goods and notions from 4 stand on our streets. He was up late Saturday night packing up his trinkets, expecting to leave for hon e Sunday night. He left last Monday night for his home and we hope he will soon be all right aisiu. There is something remarkable about this most unfortunate affair, the only two strangers working at the fire should have been the most injured. Mr. Geiger is the most seriously injured of all, and all day Sunday very little hope was had for his recovery. The family was telegraphed for and Sunday night the father arrived. The young man on Mon day seemed to be a little better, and his elder brother spoke a little more hopefully We cannot close this sad report without recognizing and acknowledging the noble work of Doctors Brown, Broekinton, Dick son, and Geiger. These gentlemen left nothing undone known to the science of medicine which could alleviate the suffer ing of these severely chastened men. Their attentions were tender and constant and we but voice the feeling of this community when we tender to them the sincere thanks of grateful heart. The cause of the ire is mere conjecture. It was not robbery because every door was fastened. It was not from an exploded lamp, because the lamp was not in the room where the fire was discovired. Law rance DeLaine. the porter in Horton's store, we are informed, cleaned out the store stove about six o'clock Saturday even. ing and carried the ashes out in a box. He does not know whether he left tho ashes in the back room or not, but he. seems posi tive that the ashes were dead. The building belonged to Rev. 8. A. Net. ties and cost about $6,500. It was consid ered one of the best in the town. Mr. Net lea, feeling that he had a building almost fire-proof, only carried $4.400 insuranee. E. C. Horton's insurance was $7,000; stock estimated at about $10,000. W. E. Jenkinson. insurance. $3,000; stock estimated At about $4.500. The building occupied by Dr. B. B. Lor ea belong* to Dr. Loryea and Dr. W. E. Dinkins. was insured for $1,100. Dr. Lory'a%'s stock and fixtures, was insured for $1,350. On going to press we madle inquiry as to the condition of Mr Gieger, and regret to have to announce that the physicians do not consider him to be imaproving.and that the chances are greatly against hinm. Why suffer with coughs, colds and Ia grippe when Laxative Bromo Quinine will cure you in one day. Does not produce the ringing in the head like Sulphate of Quinine. Eut up in tablets convenient for taking. Guaranteed to cure, or nioney re funded. Price, 25 cents. For sale by R. B. Loryea, the Lraggist. Quite a number attended the horse sale her. yesterday. The insurance adjusters are here look ing after the fire losses. Mrs. Quinnie Gelser, of Eutawyille, is in Manning visiting relatives. Bead Congressman MeLaurin's letter which ii published elsewhere. Mrs. M. A. Webber, of Spartanburg, is visiting her son Mr. 0. E. W'ebber. The cheap railroad fare took many a per. son to Charleston to enjoy the gala festiv ities, Toys, dolls end other Christmas goods, at the Backet Store. How much longer end how many more warnings before Manning will have a ire department. J. Adlger Smyth, $he regut.r- Democratic nominee was elected Mayor of. Charleston yesterday by a small majority. Sachet powder at the Backet Store. Hereafter every male citizen not exempt, by law will have to pay a poll tax until he is sixty years of age. This does not appiy to Confedierate soldiers. Window shades at W. C. Chandler's from 20ents up. Mr. W. T. Lasesne. .f Manning, Captain A.L. L~eseans, of Silver. ..r. Melvin King, of St. Paula, left last Monday night to) at tend the meeting of the GJr.mnd Lodge. Fresh and genuine garden seed at B. B. Lorya's The profits hereafter accruings from the dispensary g 'as to the general school fund. This is an incentive to cause the people to see that the law is obeyed and strictly en fored. A fil line of Christmas goods arriving at J. W. McLeod's. We will be under obligations to our pa trona f-.>r copies of The .4anning Times of the following dates: Septemnber 6, 1894, Deenber 19, 1894, and Dtecemaber 26,.1894. Some fiend has again broken our file, Go to W. C. Chandler for your funiture, ho has a nice stock that is sure to please you both in quality and price.' Our imformxation is. that the usual tax extension will not be granted this year. Goversor Evans and Comptroller General Norton will in a few days make the an nounement officially. People the books elose on the 3slt inst. Pay your taxes and avoid cost. For writing paper, pens anid ink, at the lowe,t prices, go to Brockinton's. The pictures of all young imen are turned to the wall at the sessioi,s of a certain or. ganization, and yet as far as is known none o the memubers of the orgauirzatin are specially ltud of parrots ani cat" nor do, they wrap a red dlannel petticoat about their heatia when they retre, to keep in sects fraon getng into their ears. Plant rye ! get your seed fronm J. W. ale Leod. The follow ing appoiittment- in which or readers are inmmediat~ely interented in, were made by the Conference: Manning. W. H. Hodges; Santee, A. 11. Wtaon; Jrdan. WV. J. duy dea ;New Zion. W. A. WVright; Kershaw, J. G. Beckhamn, Foreston.E. 11. Beckhaut; Newbe-rry ,tation, C. W. Creighton; Newberry City Mission, ti. A. Nettles; Allendale, W. B. Duncan. A nice lot of pictures. just the thing for Christmas presents, at W. C. Chandler's. Two baby carriages left over from sum mer stock, offered at cost, by WV. C. Chan Don't forget that Thomas & Bradhamn keep constantly on hand a full line of bug. gies one and two haorse wagons, the Buck eye & Wood mowers anad rakes ; also the best and cheapest line of harness in town. . e and saathem before huvine. My E!sband Suffere For years wa nS catarra, rheumatism and shronle diarha.4 contracted in the irar In the fall he had thegrip and cami noar death's door Ile could notW or sleep and wat much emaciated One bottle ol Hood's arsapa rilla did him se much good that ho kept on tak Ing it. Ho now has a good ap Petite a-0d4 ha g(aineda knfls. lIktink it saved his life." Ax"na Castrmran, Us. Jackson, Ind. Hood's Sarsaparilla Is the Oe True 3iood Purifler. Hood's Pills -m ""'- ---'" s1e, anUgssaN. 8a, Some time ago a set of harness was stolel from Mr. Judd Chewning,and last gonday Mr. Cbewning happened to walk into Mc L-od's lot and he ran upon the harness He waited for the owner at the turnout tc come up, and when he did Mr. Chewninj made him give an account of his having th4 hArness in his posession. The man wal Turner Sumter and he claimed to have per ehased the harness from Unfus Martin A little later Martin was seen and he ac knowledged having sold the haruesa tL Sumter, and he said he bought therw from a man whose name he did not remember. The affair resulted in Mr. Chewning taking his barness and carrying them home wit him. How about that pair of spectacles you ar needing so bad? Now is your tirae to gi them at Brockinton's. Constable J. D. Alabrook is m.king thi tigers dodge in their lairs. We use tc think that Clare.ndon was free fiom the beastas, but Mr. Alabrook has convinced ui of the existence of thee.. He has caugh on to their dedgiug and he has been seizini a considerable number of packages. A, oreston last Monday a negro undertook t rescue a jug fro.n him, but he found that hi was breeding troable if he persisted, so h4 held up and left the liquor. On. grea cheme among the tiger men is to orde stuff in the name of another party to throv off suspicion and of coorse it is all for "per sonal and private use." A chain of of evi dence is slowly but surely being welded and when the work is done their will b< weeping and wailing and gnashing of teet] in tigerdom. Just received from Tennessee, a lot o ine seed oats. The White Turf, and th, Winter Bust Proof. These oats stand th ,everest Winter, making two and thre, crops from one sowing. can be sovn an; time. W. P. [egg. The town books for the collection 0 taxes close next Saturday, after which tim, the acting clerk will make his report t ouncil and they will proceed to isae Sxe etions against property and enforce th collection of street tax by making arrests There are some people in this town wh< are apparently ignoring the council in th< matter of taxes, and we caution such ths the council have them in view and will be gin on them among the frst. Their socis position will not cut any figure.. The; must pay their taxes the same as the on who is forced to doinenial labor for support After this week the acting clerk will no have any more to do with this matter.it wil be in the bands ofthoseinstructed to enfore the collection without fear or favor, an without regard to race, color, or previou condition of servitude. BUCKLENS ARNICA SALVE. The best salve in the world for cuts bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. feve soros, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains orns and all skin eruptions, and positive] cres piles or no pay required. It is gua anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or mone refunded. Price 25c. per box. For sale b B. B. Loryea. ALL FREE. Those who have used Dr. King's N.1 Discovery know its value, and those wh have not, have now the opportunity to ti it Free. Call on the advertised Druggia and get a Trial Bottle, Free. Send yot name and address to H. E. Bucklen & Cc Chicago. and get a sample box of Da King's New Life Pills Free, as well as copy of Guide to Heal'h and Housebold Ii structor. Free. All of which is guarantee o doyou good and cost you nothing. At R. B. Loryea's drugstore. FREE PILLS. Send vour address to H.EB. Bucklen, Co., Chiceago. and get a free sample box< Dr. King's New Life Pills. A trial wi convince you of their merits. These pill are easy in action, and are particularly e: fective in the cure of constipation and Sie headache. For malaria and liver troub'l they have been proved invaluable. Tlhe are guaranteed to be perfectly free frot every deleterious substance and to be pur ly vegetable. They do not weaken by thei action, but by giving tone to stomach au bowels greatly invigorate the system. Re1 ular size 25.per box. Sold by B. B.Loi yea, druggist. Just received, at J. W. McLeod's. a carg of genuine red rust proof oats, also a in lot of seed rye. Preserve your ight by having your . eye properly fitted with a pasir of "Crvxt, Lenses." Spectacles or eyeglasses. lR~I Lorya, the druggist. For pulverized sugar, raisins, currants citron and flavoring extract", go to J. V MLeod's. If you want any kind of stationary, sue as writing paper. hax pbaper, envel->pe tablets, pens, inks, blank-books. procil and slates go to B. B. Loryea, the dlr a In order to mak,- your Christmas eake a successa use -Gold Meal" Eour. For-sal by J. WV. McLeod. Do you know that the beat Se eigars o: the market are to be found at Brockiutou' A full line of nuts, such na brazili,. a monds, pecans aza4 english waln.ata, at, V. McLeod'ls The nicest line of fresh candies to 1 found at Brockinton's. .R. B. Loryea. the druggist, has a Jlarj; sock of spectacles and eyagiasses. For that torpid liver try "'Thediord Black Draught" at Brockinton's. --te'd Rooster" smoking anid chewir~g bacco. 5c a twixt, at Brockmntona's. All kinds of stationary at R. B. L'>ryeas "Pick Leaf " smoking tobacco, l'de package', at Birockintona's. Now is the time to plant onion sets, u have a uine lot. B. B3. Loryes. tire drue Executors' Sales.. BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDE) made by Louis Appelt, Esq., Judg of Probate for Clarendona Count: the undersigned will sell by pu-bli auction at the late residence of Di . C. C. Richardson, deceased, a Manning, S. C., commencing at o'clock a. mn., Monday, the 8th of Jar nary next, and continuing until th sales are completed, the personw property in their charge belonging I the Estate of Dr. S. C. C. Richardwor deceased, consisting of the house hold and kitchen furniture, bec steads, feather beds, mnattresses blankets, quilts, &c., silverware. oi loe desk, wardrobe, one iron safe, phaeton, lot of corn, bath tubs, fair ing implements, &c. Persons desiring to examine wi* view to purchasing will please ca on Mr. Barron at his office. Terms of sale-cash. WILLIAM F. B. HAYswoRTH, B. PRESSLEY BARRONt, Qualified Executors of the last Wi and Testament of Samuel C. C. Ried ardon. Mnnn, R. C.. Dec. 11. 1895. The Best S. A. RIGI Dr Nc EEM1FERUr GE Sb Clothing. t U Gent's clothi from $4.00 a suit up. Children's clothing... Glassw:--. In this line can show you beautiful r room, sitting - >m, dining room, bed roor of all. We also carry a large line of table I ter dishes, and many other articles usually Hats and Caps. We keep the latest styles in Hats and Capi Groceries. There is no need of talking to you about gi I headquarters for staple and fancy grocri r tripe, mock-turtle soup, canned beef, brea STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF CLARENDON. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. Daniel Miller & Co., The Bank of Charleston National Banking Association, Geo. W. Steffens & y Sone, The Imperial Fertilizer Com. eThos. P. Smith McIver Com pany, Plaintiffs, against George H. Curtis, Defendant. Sale Under Executions. BY VIRTUE OF SUNDRY EXE eutions, to me directed, by James E. ,Davis, Esq., Clerk of the Court of rCommon Pleas for the County of ,Clarendon, I have levied upon and ywill sell for cash at the Court House, -at Manning. S. C., within the legal yhours of sale, on Monday, the 6th yday of January, 1898, being salesday, at the suit of Daniel Miller & Co., The Bank of Charleston Nation al Banking Association, Geo. W. Steffens & Sons, The Imperial Ferti lizer Company,The Thos. P.8mnith Mc Iter Company, Plaintiffs, against~ ~George H. Curtis, Defendant: I *"A tract of land situate In the County of Clarendon, State afore .said, in the town of Pseksyslle, con taining fifty-one (51) acres, with dwelling and storehouse thereon, ad joining lands of Shed Robinson on - the. south; by lands of Mrs. - Stag- r gers on the west; on the east by the public road leading to Sumter; and on the north by the public road lead ing from Manning to Fulton. A taetof andsituate near Packs ille inthe county and State afore said, containing one hundred and sixty acres and bounded on the ~'north by lands of J. E. Tindal, on the east by lands of J. E. Tindal, west by lands of Stokes and Johnson, and south by lands of L S. Barwick. dalso, ~One horse named "Snider," one -carriage and household furniture. The above described property is subject to a homestead to be set off before the day of sale. ePurchasers to pay for papers. D, J. BRADHAM, Sheriff Clarendon County. ~Manning, S. C., Dec. 11, 1895. ~Executors' Sale. ON SALESDAY IN JANUARY next, immediately after the Sheriff 's sales, we will sell by public auction at the court house at Manning, the folowing described real estate be longing to the Estate of Dr. S. C. C. First: The premises whereon Dr. R ichardson resided, situate on Brooks stret, ouningto the north on lot, of Mrs. Hattie J. Bradham; to the1 east on East Bk.undary street; to the - south on lot of Mr. Walter I. Burgess, and to the west on Brooks street, e. onianing two acres, more or less. Second: That parcel of land situ ate near Manning on east side of Ox Swamp, containing twenty acres, more or less, and bounding north on the Manning and Kingstree public s road; east on lands of Salinas and others; south on lands of Strange, and west on lands of Joseph j Sprott and others, the neighborhood . road to old Oak Grove church sepa- 1 rating it from the lands of Joseph I Sprott and others.I aThird: That lot containing two ares, more or less, situate opposite the Presbyterian church in the town of Manning, on Brooks street, and bounding to the north on lots of -Bradhar' and P. B. Thames; et on East B 'indary street; south on lot of Dr. W: M. Brockinton, and west on Brook street. 1 RFourth: That tract containing twenty-two acres, more or less, situ ate at the crossing of the Manning and Fulton public road and the Rac- II e oon public road, about one~ and one-a half miles west of Manning, and ii bounded to the north on lands of Est. J. D. Weeks; east on lands of -Salinas;* - the south on the Manning and] 1 on public road and to the west o lhe Raccoon publice road. ~Terms of sale: Balf cash and bal ance on a credit to the 1st December 1868, 'with interest from day of sale, to Sbe secured by bond of the purchaser and mortgage of the premises. -- aPurchaser to pay for papers. - LWILLIAM F. B. HAYNSWORTH, q aB. PRESSLEY BARRON, UQualified Executors of the Will of . C. C. Richardson. Manning, S. C., Dec. 11, 1895. In the fuure the gins and grist mill will run at Summerton Oil mill every Friday and 1Saturday. Will buy cotton s.eed on those ~-two days, and pay the highest price pos sible for seed. L. T. Fisher, for D. M, get goods it reasons':le priecr is selling the goods at rook-bottom pricew. .................... .....at 5c an.1 8e .......................... at Sc and 7c tren's dr.-sses.............. 5c reads, white and colored; threads,j.pina, is, coabs, do3 lies, table cloths, soaps in f. velvets, ribbons. towel4, ladies' und ad pencils and many other notions. ................................for 50 ................................for 90c Think of it. .. ...................from 30c to $1 ..........................from 15e up 3se for 5 cent, you ever saw. A large fs, neckties and gloves at popular prices. ladies, misses and girls at very low ly on hand. We keep the celebrated e surpassed in beauty, style and ftlish. The Highest Price Paid for Cotton. OpectacIes + + ++Eyejzlasses! R. B. LORYEA, THE DRUGGIST, Has just secured the agency for KELHAM & MOORE'S Crystal Lenses Spectacles and Eyeglasses, And now has the largest stock of Optical Goods ever brought to MaIn niag. PEltFECTr $IGIIT IS INV. LUABLE. Preseorve~ your sight by using our "Crystal Lenses" Spectacles or Eyegelasses. We take special paina to fit the eyes accurately, an.l gnairantee satisfaction. Call and have your eyes examined free of charge. R. B. L OHRYE A, Druggist and Optician. Successor to J. G. Ditakinis & Co. A Few Words to Our Friends. For some time we have been notity ing our friends of our great stock and our great bargains. We cer tainly acknowledge the fact that we are patronized a great deal. Now our stock is complete, and will state only a few prices. We carry every thing in stock- from a pin to an overcoat. Ladies' and gents' dress and furnishing goods. Our clothing is the best and cheap. eat in this county. Ladies' cloaks, the latest styles, from $2.75 to $(.50. Woolen worsteds, fr om 8 cents to 10 cents per yard. Our shoes are very cheap. Come and price them. We also carry a full line of rubber goods. Our grocery department is comi Pure h-atr laird at 10 cents per pound. French macaroni at 8c per pound. Good first-class cheese at 18 eents. Tea at 30 cents per poundl. Pepper at 12 cents per pound. Our pure apple vinegar at 28 cents per gallon or 8 cents pe~r quart. Crockery and woodenware at the lowest prices. Our coffee is tlhe best in this town; try it and you will he convined; 25 cents per pound. The finest kind Northern Jersey butter at 30 cents. You can always find the "Dixie Boy" and "The Village Girl" tobac ces in our store, and we well them -D inch, 5-.to-the-pound-at 25i cents per pound. Our meats are at the same old price-6i cents per pound. Our goods are guaranteed or money refunded. Yours, very respectfully, W.E FASS, MANAGER MA NNING, S. C. State of South Carolina, County of Clarendon. By Lonis Appelt. Esquire, Probate Judge. WHEREAS. MRS. S. F. SPROTT made suit to mue, to agrant her letters of administration .:f the estate of aind effectsa of Ja. M. SpronL. These are therefore to sight and admon ish all and sigulair the kindred anad cred itors of the aaid James M. Sprott, de ceased, that they be and apapear, before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Man ning. on the 19th day of Degember, next, after p .biication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to shew canse, if any they have. why the said administration should not be granted. Given under my hand this 4th day or December, A. D. 1895. [sza.] LOUIS APPELT, Judge of Probate. SUBSCRiBE TO THlE ANNI{G TIMES, a1.50 PER YEAR. BargaillS I+ Big Barogains! It Pays to Tell the Truth! That's why we are so careful not. to exaggerate in our advertiseinciits. The quickest way to sell a good article is to tell the truth about it. - - - - - - THE ISUMTER DRY GOODS 00. Is offering some of the biggest bargains in Dress Goods, Cloaks, Jackets, 0.A P E S, And Children and Misses' Jackets ever offered in Sumter. In fact our entire stock was bought when goods were a great deal cheaper than they are now. Our. in tentions are to do the square thing, and satisfaction is guaranteed. Til SuMIer Dry-od Co min STJMTER, S. C. E AREH TOSTAY! WE HAVE NO BANKRUPT STOCK!I WE NAVE NO SHERIFS STOCK!I We Do Not Pay Car Fare, Neither Do We Adver tise a Fabulous Amount of Stock and Only Show a Small Percentage of T'hat Amount. But this is what we will do: We will show you one of the largest and best assorwted stoeks in the State to ruMke selectioni from, and at 10 to 25 per cnt. less than so-etdled 50 cents on the dollar sales. And Recollect That 'We Sell Everything As Rtepresented or Your Money Refunded># WE UNERSELL ALL COMPETITORS. bave been in then bret fnar theasta three weeks, and we haver seured somie immiese drives, a few of wvhichi are: Men's Black Cheviot square-cut Suits at $5.00, cannot be equaled at $7.50. Men's All-Wool Grey Cassimere Suits at $9.89, a bargain at $10.00. Men's Suits at $3.95, a bargain at $5.00J. bildren's Suits, ages 4 to 15 years,32 at ,wuld b cea bargain at $1.75. 200 pairs Menl's Wool Satinaet Panits at 894e, worth S1.50. 50 pails Boy's Knee Pants at 19 cents. Blue Beaver Ove'rcoats at $4.98, worthb $7.00. Boys' Overcoats at $1 49 and $L98, worth $2.50 and $3.00. Heavy Cotton Undershirts at 23 eents. A fine line of Dolls, Books, Brie- a-Brae, Toilet and Dressing Cases, Riugs~, Umbrellas, etc., for Holiday Gifts. No matter what you need, you can find it at our atore. We Give You Real and Not Imaginary Values for Your Hard-Earned Dollars. N. W. Corner Main and Liberty Streets, Place in Manniiig to 3Y'S. ess Goods. rhis dopartment Iis complete, and wejjare Ye have a beantifnl line of )uting............ ............... 'inghums, in dress and apron styles...... 'rown suitiigs, the thing you want for child tions. a% this department you will find bed spi reedles, stationery, plain and fancy hair-pi: J1 the litest styles for hands and face. lace rweur. cologues, isks, pens, pen-holders, li abrellas. L good eight-rib satteen.covered umbrella.. L No. 1 sixteen-rib gingham umbrella..... nts' Furnishing Goods ltU'S ltundered shirts........from 50c UP, len's unlaunderedl thir.................. ien'e drawers........................... Ve have the best automatic seamless hall-h< asortment of collars and cuffs, handkerchie oes. ve hare a big line of shoes for men, boys, rices. A large line of brogans constant !EIGLER shoe for ladies, which can not b Youths' clothing from $2.50 a suit up .from $1.50 a suit up. designs in lamps for the parlor, music and hallways at prices within the reach 0assware, such as goblets, tumblers, but found in glassware and crockery stores. for men, boys and girls from 10c to 50c. oceries. for every one knows that we are es. We keep the best grades of canned kfast strips and the best grades of flour. isitors to'Charleston during the ALL FESTIVAL from Dec. gth to 14th are invited to attend a COOKING EXHIBIT I" for Ad no Gore al barth MY IPEO TSU de-PPkL DMowe YSTES.lOSERS. .KeseAg. at ts C er El ad akt Ss. CHARLESTON, S. C. PYSERLCOL. E0 YSTIERS. MULLET. P.n MULLET :i~b Oysees Gme ur gitaeavigorouEst feede and re-, rtuactual Awrd trial ofbhi pln. qostsbut ittl nd is s3.~.ue oad tora OuaeCor e areutO notdsing titionr boom. gd betoeard e obn trshe u cto fipwlzaion and INE real . h lpfultoarer.ky avrset Dreplora GEdo rMgAKAte. W OtmsegRK o W. J.de FRAN GEIG....ma ER, hs oi oeIi etecddDrENST el M ANNRft SIN, LS.ICO, ~ A vorn ounseder and e ionN . On C.nsth il OcEPasr. and hE. soil imprvs HAD prpel ta tedwihSr ATTes onaiin not under M% at ANNG .C