LOUIS: APPELT, EDITOR.
%MA.NNING, S. C.:
WED.ESDAY, SEPT. 23, 1896.
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-LETTER FROM OUR SLMTER
CORRESPONDENT.
To The Ilanning Times.
Sumter, S. C., Sept. 23:-There were a
gosul many bales of cotton brought here
and sold yesterday owing to the slight
advance in price, paid by merchants over
- the prices paid in other niarkets; such as
the marketd of Camden, Mayesville, and
several others I might mention, and from
the prices paid here for cotton yesterday
I tbink-the. merchants have about come to
an agreement that they will have to offer
more than other markets in order to secure
otnat.sh'ould be sold in this market.
Youmlagespondenlt was around about the
stores anUlst week and Monday and Tues
day of this week and could see nothing of
any special interest to your subscribers
except the progress made by The Diamond
ad..t hin their Fall Openizfg Sale the
gave you-in my last letter
to you. The day before this immense
slaughter of Dry Goods, wagon loads of
- 'oods were received on every train and
those who did not get to this sale may have
gomdiman-to envy the lucky purchasers
of thbiSimter's- Biggest Bargain House.
A go6d many of the things sold struck me
to be remarkaybl cheap, in fact. everything
was way below what same goods could be
gotten for elsewhere. They havelstill a
largo quantity of cotton goods on hand,
having bought.beavily before the advance
and.theprice will continue the same as
price sold during the opening sale. In
boes the price-will remain the same also,
they having bought for cash a large quan
tity of every variety and if the quality of
the shoes are in proportion to the price
theyre ILK Well I must close will have
more to say next time.
Let every one put aside facttonal
*oities and all go to work to make
dngs'hum in a business way. It
wllbe a plaanter and more profit
ib18 usiness to us all.
Byan continues to electrify large
uendes with his magnificent or.
&ii the' old-standard men are
2j~i~ll in the en
evor topick Iiaws izish speeches.
-The cdy daily newspaper in South
C?4arolima openly supporting Pahner
snBo' er is the Charleston.Post,
~dhed by7. W. Ball, who is one of
~i&~iq~ jmilliant writers in the
Badl-~8 of the Post and G*onza
1e~oumnbia State, are hav
rsome interesting financial discus
nid 'they b'oth seem to be well
- Te sate board of control have
stairked anm investigation of the
- cafges~ in~the dispensary manage
nt anythus. far we have seen
Snybut *rhat has already been
reha zdto the public. The affair
shows that the sons of Commissioner
* i~xson received commissions from
liggdealers and that'the commis
sioner receiyed some presents. There
has not been.,brought out anything
connecting Governor Evans with any
wrong-doing in the matter and the
people are anxiously waiting for the
flgia~l outcome of the investigation.
-S. A. RIGBY.
Do our readers remember reading a
the-e columns anything from Samuel A.
- thejollveuerchanlt on the- corner?
.w~esith us again this fall and this
tiee hsbrouighthis knitting along and
has promised to stay." He has one of the
best equippe establishments in town and
a orp ~bf hadsome and polite clerks as
you is if find anywhere in the State. There
is little Mitch, whose smile is as beam
ing as the noonday su, and there is Bill
Trescott, whose head is as level-as a dice
and as slick as a ribbon. Venning is a
splmudid fellow and no man in the county
heflatter-footed understanding than he.
cj~oa captivating young gentleman.
toddownr:a part of the store with an anx
* 63oulook inbis eyes for his country friends.
E rtoniRigby,bhei8sson of the old man,
~i when he peeps over the railing on his
desk1 it is business up to the hilt with old
man Sam behind him holding the hilt.
Well; Rigby's store is not a skating rink
nor is itan ice cream garden, but it is a
first-class up- to-date general merchandise
gisore, where everything you want is kept
and if by accident he happens to be out ol
an article it will be gotten for you as quick
as steam and electricity can bring it.
Rigby sells everything to everybody and
'eveg bedy's money to him is as good as
~erybody else's. Mr. Rigby is a merchant
who 4)as made a grand success of his busi
ztessend he did not do it by sitting on a
sturnp and wait for somebody else to drop
success into his mouth. if the had, he would
have been sitting there yet, if the pressure
*did not move him and the stump did nol
emnplain. When you come to town go tc
see Rigby -and he will show you the siglt
in Hogani's Alley.
*MOSES LEVI.
Aiother example of thrift anj
energy is the old land mark Moses Levi,
He baspenlt a life in the mercantile busi
ness aund his name has gone fortir over the
entire country 'as a successful business
. man. 'Did his success come to him by
keebing his..goods stuck away back into
his shelves so that no one knew of theis
exi.mance until they accidentally dropped
into his store or was it by the remarkable
push, pluck and perseverance displayed by
him. Mr. Levi wants people to know that
he sells goods of all kinds and he regards
his c~unty papei- the best medium in which
to give the people the information. You
never see any checker playing about hit
store, but you do see a crowd of experienced
salesmen busy from morning until night
measuring, weighing and selling from his
immensely) assorted stock of everything a
man, woman, or child can use. Does ta
sell cheap? go to his s'tore and see the clac
oT~people making large bills, that will tell
the story more than .human tongue. G.
into his lot and see the sun burnt fact s ul
the honest,aarme~rs unloading the baleb o:
cotton and without a question it tel's a
stoy n interest every man who has a bhl
of cotton sel. Moses Levi may not be as
vonng in body as he was forty years ago,
but the vigor of his former days is with
him yet, when it comes to a business trans
action and the ynng man undertaking to
cope with him,will feel pains in the back
while the old man is smilingly moving the
pea on a six hundred pound bale of cotton.
R. B. LORYEA.
People will get sick anI provision has
has been made to give them relief. If such
were not the case this wotid of ours would
be-filled with the groans and sighs of us
poor mortals who expose ourselves to the
temptations of red-meated watermelons or
shrivelled scuppernong grapes. Doctor R.
B. Loryea the expert pharmacist and drug
gist has as thorough a drug busiaess as is
found anywhere. .He is a man not only
chock full of business. but becomes in
fatuated at the sight of a dollar whether
gold or silver. He says he prefers gold,
but when a silver dollar is handed him his
countenance brightens as though it was the
peoples money, and he being after the peo
ple's business and they give him their
money he feels satisfied that they have value
received from him. His store is always
supplied with the freshest medicines and
his prescription department is under his
personal management entirely.,i, Loryes.
has won a reputation as a druggist and hi'
r.bility has been recognized 'to ~ the lex'kt;
by the State Pharmecentical Associatiod,
that it.has selected him as one 6f the ; ea
amining board. -Loryea also has.. a: well
supplied stockof fancy goods, toilet article,
candies, tobacco and cigars. Whenw'ou go
to'see him get him to tell a i joke and ifhe
does it, you will be entitled to a free * id
mission to his candy case.
W. E. JRNKINSON.
Every year the progress of the town is
seen by the thrift displayed by its - mer
chants, a town without good live, pro
gressive merchants has a sleepy air abput
it. and the spirit is as cratainagtig . as
a dreaded desease in an infested country.
How is the progressive spirit shown by the
live merchant? It iq shown by thorough
advertising of his business. He lets the
people with whom he wants to do business,
know that he does not depend on what
others are doing to draw trade to 'him, but
that he goes out to seek the trade. Such a
merchant is W. E. Jenkinson and when
ever the Times is read his advertisements
ra read. We need not say that his busi
ness was built up through the columns of
t'e Times for the facts speak of itself.
Jenkinson does an immense btisiness., be
cause he keeps a large stock, well. bought
and properly handled. Go into his store
and you will always find his clerks, male
and female busily engaged with customers,
and to prove that advertising has a - great
deal to do with his success, it is..a common
sight to see merchants who will not, adver
tise sitting in front of their places of busi
ness playing checkers or whittling whil
Jenkinson is busy dropping the coin. into
his draw.
DR. W. M. BROCKINTON.
Among our advertisers is Doctor W. M.
Brockinton. He keeps a well supplied
stock offirst-class drugs, toilet goods, jew
elry and eye-glasses. His prescription
desk is presided over by Dr. LeGrand, who
filled a similar position in drug stores in
larger towns. and he has the reputation of
being an expert. Doctor Brockinton is
located in the center of the business block
andbesides his extensivepractice be devotes
a great deal of his personal attention to the
imrovement of his drug business, which
is increasing day after day. Manning's
drug stores which advertise in the Times
certainly do the busmnes of the town, hence
their goods are constantly being sold which
necessitates their ordering fresh goods
regular.
BROWN, CUTTINO & DELGAR.
Manning does not believe in remaining
in the same -rut and in the large briek buil
ding one door below the bank is an exclu
sive clothing, hat, and gent's furnishing;
store. Brown, Cuttino 4. Delgar, of Sumn,
ter, realizing that this town has taken a
hump on itself,'they have branched out
and estabksh-d themiselve- among ns( Mr.
Robrt-elgar has charge of the bu'mu:ess
a it a i L-,dless for us to - itrodn:ee
nim. His Stumter bos. -n ttd for t-w
els tat enuts ke-pt ati.I the re-'entatia.na tor
reabklty is seconad to tao house. in, the
State. at te brancLh hous here. Mr. ilet
gar will keep as full anl assortment Itt 1s
kept in Sumter andi we see no reason why
the people should not cotue to Manning to
buy their w'inter supply of clothing.
THOMAS & BRADHAM.
. Horses anud mules are coming. :-andl are;
now anu the road. Thomas & -Bradhatm,
besides keeping on hand a full supply or
buggies, wagons, carts, mpowers and reapers
and other impliments, alway, keep a good
lot of horses and mules to sell. They pro
pose .to sell on next Saturday a car Ioadl of
well broke horses and mares and the man
who bids the um takes the stock. 'This
irm are hbottle s from away back. Come in
to see them
W. SCOTT BARVIN.
Do vou know inat you cana get as many
good brick e~.you want withont ordering
them from elsewhere? W. $cott Harvina,
has made a splemndid lot which .he will sell
cheap, and he war.ts the people to know it.
Mr. Harvin knows the value of the word
"push'as is evidenced by the imense
business plant es ab mtby him.
SENT IT TO HIS MOTHER IN GER
MANY.
Mr. Jacob Esbensen, who is in. the em
ogd he Chicago Lumber Co., at Des
o a " have just sent some med.
.icebaek to my mother in the old conn
try, that I know from personal use to be
the best medibine in the world for rh-en
umatism, having used it in my family for
sevral years. It is called Chamberlain's
Pain Balm. It always does the work." 50
cent bottes for sale by R. B. Loryea, the
Druggist.
Tax Notice.
COUNTY TREASURER's OFFICE,
CILARENqDON COUNTY. ~
Manning, S. C., Sept. 21, 1896..
The tax books will be open for the
collection of taxes for the fiscal year
commencing January 1st, 1896, and
for the months of November and De
ember 1895, on the 15th day of Octo
ber, 1896, and will remain open until
the 81st day of December, following,
after which time a penalty of 15 per
cent. attaches to all unpaid taxes.
The following is the tax levy:
For -State purposes, four and a
half (4-I) mills.
For School Tax, three (3) mills.
For Ordinary County Tax, three
and one fourth (8t) mills.
Special two (2) mills, School Tax,
School District No. "19."
Special four (4) mills, School Tax,
School District No. "7."
. Special two (2) mills, School Tax,
School District No. "20." -
Every male citizen between the
ages of twenty-one and sixty years,
except those ineapable of earning a
support from being maimed or from
other causes, and except those who
are now exempt by law, shall be
deemed taxable polls.
The law requires that commuta;
tion road tax shall be paid for the
succeeding year when State and
County Taxes are palid.
S. 3. BOWMAN,
Treasurer Clarendon County.
Notice to Town Tax Payers6
All persons owning or having in
charge any real or personal property
in the town of Manning are hereby
required to make returns thereof to
the clerk of council on or before the
1st of October, 1896. Blanks will be
furnished at the clerk's office.
LOUIS APPELT,
Clerk and Treasurer.
Manning, S. C., Sept. 9th 1896.
1896.MOSES LEVI16
Business is Business.
1 extend a cordial invitation to every man,-woman and child in Clar-'
endon to visit my store wyhere they can see ore o'
THE LARGEST STOCKS OF GOODS
,in.Man ning. I know that these goods were boughtin first-class mar
kets where the cash, is an important purchasing "factor. In buying goods
for the cash it is to get the advantage of all the discounts, whereby I can
give the benefit to my customers. I realize that to gain and hold trade
the purchasing public must be satisfied.
I claim there is no house in this section better equipped to give values
that my selections in
DRYOODS
and NOTIONS
Can not be excelled. Families laying in a winter supply should bear
in mind that I1maVe.,a .sebialt of selling everything in the 'Dry Goods
line. 'My assortmert of7.
BLANKETS, LAP- ROBES, ETC*
Is too~ilarge to itimize here. ComE and see them.
SHOES!' SHOES
Everybody knows tbe this line is on. of the most.important in a General Mercan
tile estabhishment~and Iwill guarantee that I have not only a large stock, but the very
besimakes. Don't fort-it, that I can satisfy you in. shoes.
Clothing; Hats,
and Gents' Furnishings.
Any map orboy :a bp fitted in this depriatder A large assortment to. select
from, and the prices art; low. '0iNe ckwear and 'tnder clotbink is the best we, have
e ver crid
HARDWARE, CROCKERY AND TINWARE.
This line was seleeted vith'great care and we cati supply you with everythi you
wish. Come and see oui fne line of harness.
Groceries.
The Grocery Department is onie of the best equippedin the State. My staplesgoods
it to ses that t~e~Q~?in h ght ries for cottnd
~rodue. Yours truly,
- ~ - - MOSESLEVk
CLOTHING! M.
CLOTHING I
CLOTHJJNG9for MEN
LOTHING for BOYS
LOTHING for Children!
Fine Clothing I M dliw:Olthing!
Common Clothing!
I think I can say without any exaggeratio hat I
have one of the best stocks of Clothing, Ha and
Furnishin Goods fdrt 'Men; Boys and Clii!dr that
has evi f'en 'bion'gl't to Sumtei- Tf'you' v t
A -REAL -CHEAP -UIT
You can get it. , If you want
A Medliulm Price S t
I have hundreds for you to sele from.
If you want. .
A -:- Fine, -:- Tailor-Made, -:- Perfect-Fit ' -:- Suit,
You will find a good assortment of the most pular
fabrics made up in C'ambridge, .Princeton d Ox
ford Sacks and the latest style Cutaways.
No other house wil~show you a larger c better
selected stock. No *dther house will you
cheaper, and no one will appreciate your p ronage
more than Yours truly,
D. J. CHAND ER,
The Clothier
SUMTER ------ s.C.
LEVI BROTHEIRS!
HERE WE ARE
To tell the people of Clare:;n ha 'h-tongue orators may
keel) the country inl a tte :gitioa buti he financial
problem, but what is more of inr to them now is to find
the best place to buy goods cheap
Levi Brothers have a g"oote to feel prond of their
success in business and to uo people are they more indebted
than to their old home folks in e ewoi. Goods are cheap
and this season ailords our ;! mers en oppormnity of obtain
iu p a fair Price 1or coion o a., to buy goods at a low
cotton basis price.
We have for years ben nteknowleid as leaders in the re
spective lines that we bandle any i is our purpose to contin
ue leading.
Dress Goods.
This department has been selected with unusual. care and
our stock is not only varied and large. but a lady can find
the very latest fabrics with the necessary trimmings to match.
Wash Goods.
There is no store in the city of Sumter that can excell us
in this line, and we defy any house in eastern Carolina to
show up a prettier line of prints.
Cassirieres an.d Jeans.
This line we carry in large quantities and can say with
safety that no where south of Baltimore can you get a better
value for your money.
Notions, Hosiery, &c.
Every buyer is invited to examine our line of Ladies',
Misses' and Children's Hose. Handkerchiefs, Buttons, Tow
els, Doilies and other articles too numerous to mention.
Plaids and Brovn
Goods, Long Cloths,
and Sheetings.
This stock was bought when cotton was at its lowest price
and we took advantage of the depression.
lothine H&ats, and 0 ent's
Furnishings.
We can say without fear of successful contradiction that we
have the most complete line that can be found anywhere.
Trunks by the car load.
Shoes, Shoes, Shoes.
Every kind and style that is manufactured by first-class
factories is handled by us and we take a special interest in
this line.
Groceries, Groceries.
Our stock is up to date and our farmers can save money by
buying from us.
. Remember, we pay highest prices for cotton.
Yours, &c.,
LEVI BROTHERS,
New Store! New Store!
CHARIEFMDI
Formerly of Wlarendon,
Has opened up one of the largest General
Mercantile stores in Sumter.
GEAT CROWDS8 OF GfJDS .
ARE ARRI VINL ON EVERY 'TRAIN.
A cordial welcome is extended to my Clar
endon friends. Will say more later.
Yours, &c.,
Chanesm F. McFaddin.
16 Sixteen ",i One.
This is what is agitating the minds of the >eopie
of the country, but whether this wins or thevold
banner floats on the breeze
You are Compelled to Shoe Your\jf;
Wife and Children,
and there is no place in the State where yon enn be
better suited in shoes than in Sumter, and
No place in Sumter can compete with
WALSH & SHAW.
Now if you have 16 children or 1 it will pay you
to call and see us. We make it a study, SHOES
EXCLUSIVELY.
WALSH & SHAW,
The Sumter Shoe Store,
Sumter, S. C.
HORSES.
Our first Car Load will be
here on the 16th inst.
M. HARBY.
Sumter. S. C., Sept. 10, 189 L
CENTRAL WAREHOUSE, 5'
DANVILLE, VA,
One of the Leading Ware
houses on the Largest Loose
Leaf Market in the World.
Has ample means and every facility for handling
and selling tobacco to t1e best advantage.
MWe desire a share of your patronage. Correspondence solicited.
Letters ofinquiry promptly answered.
J. H. WILSON, Manager.
REFERENCE-"Border Grange Bank," Danville, Va.
HORSES AND lARKS
A UCT ION:
SATURDAY, SEP. -2Q 1896.
THOMAS*BDRADHA
Will sell at auction at their stable in Manning, S. C.
25 Nice, Well-Broke
Horses and Mares
.On the above named date.
Every horse guaranteed to be as represented. Be
sure to come and get a bargain in a good horse.'
SALE TO BEGIN AT 12 O'OGK, SATURDAY, 2S6.
Thomas & Bradham..
HARDWARE !
H. IV. DURANT & SON,
To Our Clarendon Friends:
We are now prepared to offer lower prices than ever. Call ,or write
for what you want. Our Stock is complete. We have added to our im
mense stock of hardware a large line of
PAINTS, OILS, ETQ.,
at low figures.
Harness, Saddles, Rubber and~ Belting, Leather, etc.
Great bargains in Guns, Pistcls, etc.
Headquarter for Powder, Shot and Shells (loaded and empty.)
Engine Supplies, Belting, etc.
HEADQUARTERS FOR COOKING AND HEATING STOVES (WARRANTED).
W HE N YOU COME;LE I ,
TO TOWN CALL AT
GALLOWAY'S WOEA~ADRTI
SHAVING SALOON CMIsO ELRi
which is fitted up with anFshPce foCutrCresaSciy
eye to the comfort: of his N hre o akn.Sn o rc
customers......... ls. Cosgnetso cu.r roue.r
HAIR-CUTTINGrepcflyslctdPolrgst.
IN ALL STYLES, Sal o.1ad2Fs akt
SH AVING AND e~tf~
SH AMPOOINGCARET ,S.c
dispatch.....W.O..ESAANG COLEGTEI
A codiainitaionINsITDERI
is extended. . Offes ierl edcaio at v0eryra
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f7eh 18 a d2)Irets
FDrne with neaothtnieorsaionand
Ripans Tabules cure dyspepsia. ply to geadohrifrmtna
Intnepan a e ns an~t laxative. E. 3. BRoWNE, Principal.