The Manning times. (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, December 30, 1896, Image 2
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VERY
COST.
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Surmter, S. C.
BOpposite ank of Sumter.
The anagers bf tlie.Bryan tlectre
oar~ Colombia to :guarantee
Adollars, and that dt
to go down in hei
WeVe believe. if the
it would be'a -pay
or the businesa nier
t he Congaree. If Bryar
there is no doubt
crowd will be there,
arangements are made.
the Legislature should
with reference to- the
roving officers' bonds.
tpan is entirely too cumn
and otten causes unneces
y.At present it takes a
~ecounty board of comn
d ie think if the law
so that the su
er than
wwill no doubt
,Es'e blIe attention from
bt we do not be.
il be any radical
- ~tthe eason that the
owbr~in1g admirably in
e~u~tz~~ows. n the larf,e
~e~tb~ asiom o ncdificaticais to
'T~oijd e made because
a ntipossible to onfl
b$e 't8 law 8a8 it now exists.
lrTeston fora instaniee, does not
Iitidijftoardsaiy restriction of
det~laoiraffie,. bat we believe the
Nia be so modified that Charles
-$atjifalltHie nd do her part
rde- enforcement of the law.
~reatdeal ofdisiaiefaction has
created by the granting of ho
v~rileges, ad1tis was brought
bvthe abase- f the privilege
antheparmitR 'fa hotel is
degnititshoald be re
tMexert the same restrictions
-other dispensary, but as it is
the hotels having the privileges
nothing. mnoi-e than barrooms
h a tonopy to sell whiskey at
-6nbd who has the cash
l'he Genieral Assembly should by
nemeans raise the valuation of
prperty to its actual, value and re
i3re the boards of equalization to
so assess it. If-this is done the levy
n-e~tso lowered that the tax col
eSted2'ould be. no more than now,
mfd be-same time the tax books
wooi<&sbowl~ow much a man is
e 3. At present6o: arrive at the
Vlaefproperty for a special pur
hetax books must be consult
"~9aproperty owner's rating is
below the actual value, of
*For instance, if a main's
sessed on the tax books
n only be rated for
e fact is, the prop.
in open market at
resent assessing
justice. If a
le business
the tax
operty,
redit
Il-ecords oggt'
~Icrgide, hendrg
tetxbooks do. not
.~JTpropert,"eas
~oes not require the act
tiOn. t ofteni hadens that th
reduces the vaiL
A hanl the genern
taing iito COnsidei
of th
OUR WUARTFELT THANKS.
last issue of the Times for
and we would lack apprecia
tot thank the people for the
age they have bestowed. We
. o give oar readers one of the
papers in the State, and we
aave succeeded. It is asource
)n for us t) know the Times
putation throughout t'e State
s a feeling of priile to its man
0 of course, while we know
I rept ation we have won was
:o our own efforts, yet we never
net with the success had it not
encouragement of our many
to return our heartfelt thanks
bave given us their snpport,
e in tha future we wih not take
step in our profession. The
antitled to our best efforts and
)romise Lot only tc try to keep th:
es to its present standard, but, if pos
to raise that standard by using our
)st endeavors to wipe away all factional
and join in with those who will work
ir people together into one com
trbood. Hereafter our work will
tures, not men, principles and
, with merit and ability as the
2 for office.
R. Hemphill, of Abbeville,
ently filled the office of clerk ot
- not likely to have opposition
ion. General Hemphill with
his long legislative experience is one of the
most valuable men in public life in this
State, and when the Senate meets we hope
he will receive the unanimuous- vote of that
body as a testimonial of his ability.
Is Maceo dead? He has been
killed so often, and in so many dif
ferent ways that it has become a
serious question whether he ever ex
isted, and if he did, is he dead ?
Our representatives should con
sider the advisibility of procuring an
act to provide for the building of a
fire proof vault for the public records.
The puilic records of this county are
liable to be destroyed by fire at any
moment; all because there is no safe
place to keep them. The cost of
building a vault would be a mere
bagalette compared to the loss in
case of an accident; should - fire oc
curin the court hous6 in the night
time there is no way of saving the
records, and when they are lost, those
interested will be the sufferers to an
untold extent.
When most needed it is not unusual for
your family physician to be away from
home. Such was the experience of Mr. J. Y.
Schenck. editor of the Caddo, Ind. Ter.,
Banner. when his little girl, two years of
age was threatened with a severe attack of
croup. He says: "Mv wife insisted that I
o for the doctor, but as our famuily physi
cian was out of town I purchasedl a bottle
of Chamberlain's Cough lte:aedy, which
relieved her immediattly. I will not be
without it in the future." 25 and 50 cent
bottles for sale by Dr. R. B. Loryea, drug.
gist
Major C. T. Picton is mnanaiger of the
State Hotel, at Denison, Texa=, which the
traveling men say is one of the Lest hotels
in. that section. In speaking of Chamaber
lains Colic. Cholera and Diarrhea lRemedy
-Major Picton Says: "I have used it myself
and in my family for several years, -and
tke pleasure in sain t hat I i
an infallible cure
tery. Ia
fre a
Christma
light, and is the occ..
jollificaion and merry-maki,
who can contemplate the closing
hours of a year without having min
gled feelings of gratitude and sad
ness-gratitude for so many pr-ivi
leges ann bleesings, and sorrow be
cause the lime has not been even
better spent. One will naturally ask
himself, what have I done, and whbat
improvement have I made ? The
time is near at hand far new resolu
tions to be made, and along with the
rest of imperfect humanity the writer
has a few to make. He resolves to
keep on hand during the year 1897
one of the choicest lines of Dry
Goods, Shoes and Groceries for its
size to be found anywhere. He be
gan business in Sepitember, and al
though on a somewhat limited] scale,
bas cause to be thankful, and is pro
foundly grateful for all patronage re
eived. J. H. Lesesne is always glad
to wvelcome his friends and the pub
lie. He promises to sell on as close
a margin as goods can be sold at,
and will endeavor never to muisrepre
sent anything.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
CLARENDON COUNTY,
IN THE PROBATE COURT.
Ex Parte
James B. Richardson and August us
F. Richardson,
In Re
Estate of Francis J. Richardson, de
ceased.
PETITION TO SELL PERSONAL PROPERTY.
TNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF
9 an order of the Court of Probate
for Clarendon County. dated De
cember 30th, 1896, we will sell at pub
li auction, for cash, on Tuesday. the
12th day of January. 189a7. at 11
o'lok, a. ml., at the late residence of
Francis J1. Richardson, deceased, the
following goods and chattels belong
ing to the estate of the said Francis
J.Richardson, deceased:
Two mares, two wagons, one sulky,
one saddle, two mare mules, one bull,
one milch cow and calf, one bull
yearling, a lot of hogs, a lot of goats,
lot of plantation implements,
usehold and kitchen furniture,
also the provision crops made oin
ds of the said testator durim:
r. 1896, to wit: About 200
of corn, about 600 bushels of
seed, five thousand pounds of
er and hay, aldl now located oni
farming lands of the said dece
t., a~any other personalty which
ihave been omitted from the
>ard'
Pjssh
is a neces d important
ingredient _ of omplete fer
tilizers. Crops of all kinds
require a properly balanced
manure. The best
Fertilizers
contain a high percentage
of Potash.
All :d>,ut P rot-'he results c its use by actual ex
periment .n th,: bes: farrn in the United States-is
told ia a litle book w*-.:It we puLbish and will gladly
mail f;ee to any farm-:r ii America who w.11 write forit.
GERMAN KALI WORKS,
93 assa:' ew York.
We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cared by Hall's Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY 5 CO., Props. Toledo, 0.
We the nndersignt'd, have known F. J.
Cheney for the past 15 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all bnsiness
transactions and financially able to carry
ont any obligations made by their firm.
West & Truax. wholesale druggIsts, Toledo,
0. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin. wholesale
druggist Toledo, Ohio.
Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internall,
acting directly upon the blood and mucons
surfaces of the system. Price, 75c. per
bottle. Sold by a'! druggists. Testimon
ials free.
Mortgagee's Sale
BY VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY
conferred upon me in a contract executed
and delivered to me on the 31st day of
Decemaber, 189.5, by Francis J. Richardso-,
deceased, I will sell at public outcry. at Sil
ver, on the 16th day of January, 1897, 1 15
horse power Liddell engine; 1 15 horse
power New Era boiler with all fittings and
fixtures. Ternis of sale caNh.
V. C. BADHAM,
Mortgagee.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
Clarendon County,
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
John F. Werner, Plaintiff,
against
Richard Hodge. Defendant.
Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale.
Under and By Virtue Of A jdg
ment order of the Court of Common
Pleas, in the above stated action, to
ie directed, bearing date the 4th
day of June 1896, I will sell: at
public auction, to the highest bid
der, upon terms below mentioned, at
Clarendon court house, at Manning,
in said county, within legal hours
for judicial sales, on Monday 4th day
of January 1897, the following
described real estate:
"All that certain piece, parcel or
lot of land lying, being and situate
in the village of Foreston, in the
County of Clarendon, in State of
aforesaid, containing one-fourth (J)
of one acre, and bounded as follows,
to wit: North by lot of C. S. Land;
east by lot of L. WV. Nettles; south by
lot of ~Richard Hodge, and west by
lands of WV. T. P. Sprott. The above
described lot of land being the same
conveyed to the Defendant, Richard
Hodge, by Mary E. Flemiing, by deed
bearing date the 29th day of July
1890, and recorded in the Register of
Spage 342.
rpapers.
RADHAM;
ndon County.
c. 9, 1896.
South Carolina.
DON COUNTY.
OF COMMON PLEAS.
erner, P..aintiff,
against
Mary Jane. Hodge, Defendant.
Judgeinnt of foreclosure and Sale.
UNDE .ND BY VIRTUE OF A
Judgment Order of the Court of
Common Pleas, in the above stated
action, to ine directed, lagaring date
June 4th, 1896, I will sell at pub
lic auction, to the highest bidder,
up)on terms below menitioned, at
Clarendon Court House, at Manning.
in said County, within the legal.
hours for judicial sales, on Monday,
the 4th day of January, 1897, being
alesday, the following described real
estate:
"All that certain piece, parcel or lot of
and lyingi being and situate in the village
f Foreston, in th'e C .nnty of Clarendon,
.n said State, containing one--fourth (Q ) ot
>e acre, and bounded as fd'ows, to wit:
Sorth y lot of C. S. Land;: (ast by lot r
r. W. Nettles, and H. Ii. Dtrose; southi by
ot of Wilhitam Catrson and Dr. S. C. C.
Lioihardson, and wvest by lot of Rtic-hard
odge. Termis of saile, cash.
Purchaser to pay for papers.
D. J. BRA DHAM,
Sheriff Clarendon County.
Manning, S. C,, Dee-. 9, 1896.
C. C. IESLIE,
wVHoLIsALE. AND RETAIL
co2'iI"SSOI DEALER' IN
Fish, Oysters, -
Fish packed for country orders a special
t. No charges for packing. Send for
list. Consignmteuts of county produce are
respectfulilv so-li citedi Ponltey, eggs. etc.
Stalls Ntis. I and 2 Fish Market. Office,
Not. S atnd 2 Mark": st., east of lBay.
C1.mLESTON. S. C.
NEW BEEF MARKET I
Edwinx Scott, Ihutcher.
Fresh fat Beef and Pork every
diav. butchered by one skilled
in the business.
SAU.\GFS, BLOOD and LIVER
PcDDINGS a Speciaity.
I do niot allow han;:ers-on, to
loaf around my \ mart, and
can guartiante everything
bought trom mec to boecan.
.I wlli deliver to the honses
promiptly.
My market hou~se is opposite
1Righ'.s store and I ask: for a
share of the l'atronatge,
Prices guaranteed.
Respectfully,
ARTHUR LOWERY.
Proprietor.
m. WV. C. Dvzs
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OFFICE COUNTY AUDITOR,
CLARENDON COUNTY,
Manning, S. C., Dec. 16, 1896.
The Auditor's office -will be open
from the first day of January, 1897,
to the twehth day of February, 1897,
to receive returns of personal prop
erty for taxation in Clarendon county
for the year 1897 and for the conven
ience of tax-payers wilame deputies
at each of the places named below
to receive retarns forthe said year:
Pinewood, Monday,..Jauuary 11th,
1897.
Packsville, Tuesday, January 12,
1897.
Panola, Wednesday,'Jafnuary 13th,
1897.
David Levi's Store, Thursday, Jan
uarv'14th, 1897.
Summerton, Friday, January, 15th,
1897.
Brunson's X Roads,$aturday, Jan
uary 16th, 1897.
Jordan. M'inday, January 18th,
18;7.
Johnson's Store, in St. Eark'M
Duffie's old store, Tuesday, Janu-try
19th, 1897.
Foreston, Wednesday, 'Jan uary
0th, 1897.
Wison's,Thursday,Janluary 2Ist,1"7
Alcolu, Friday, January 22nd, 1897.
W. M. Youmnan's, Saturday, Jan
nary 2:rd, 1897.
Sau l's Store, Monday, JanIuary
5th, 1897.
New Zion, Tuesday, January 2Gth,
1897.
W. J. Giibbon's, Wednesday, Jan
uary 27th, 1897.
J. J. McFaddin's Store, Thursday,
January 28th, 1897.
McIntosh's Store, Midway town
ship, Friday, January 29th, 1897.
Taxpayers return what they own
on the first day of Januiary, 1897.
All personal property, must be re
turned this year.
Assessors and taxpayers will enter
the first given name of the taxpayer
in full, also make a separate return
[r each party for the township the
property is in, and where the-tax
paers cwns realty, to insert the
post office as their place of residene-e,
nd those who only own personal
property, to give the party's nune
who owns the land they live on as
their residence, which aids the tax
paer as well as the county treasurer
in mnaking the collections and pre
reniting errors.
Every male citizen between the
tes of twenty-one and sixty years
)i the first day of January, 1897, ex
sept those incapable of earnim; a
upport from being mnaimed, or a cm
ther causes, shall be deemed tax
ible ~olls. This does not apply to
Jonfederate soldiers over fifty years
tf age.
All the returns that are made arter
:he twenitieth day of February will
ave* a penalty of 50 per cent, added
hereto, unless out of the cou:.ty
uring the time of listing. Not
nowing the time of listing is no ex
The assessing and collecting of
2axes is all done now in the same
rear, and we have to aggregate the
umber and value of all the hiorses,
~attl, mules. &c., and their value
;hat there is i ithe county, and hee
ae on fille in the Comptroller Ican
tral's office by the thirtieth day of
June each year. And from that
ime to the fir-st day of October eac-h
rear the auditor's and treasurer's
luplicate has to be complieted and
n abstract of the work in the Comp
troller's office by that time, wheih
will show at a glance that the audi
tor has no time to take in retu.-us
:r do anything else much, bet w en
he first day of March and the iir.st
:lay of October each year, but work
m the books and blanks. Therefore
hope that all taxpayers will do sue
he favor of making their returns in
J. ELBERT DAVIS,
Auditor Clarendon County.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROUINA,
COUNTY OF O1.ARENDON.
By Louis Appelt, Esq., Judge of Probate.
THEREAS, C. L. BARROW
made suit to me to gr-ant him
letters of administration, with
~il annexed, of the estate of and
efects ofStephen Evans.
These are therefore to sight and
admonish all and singular the kin
dred and creditors of the said
tephen Evans, -deceased, that
they be and appear, before me, in the
Court of Probate, to be held at Man
ning,on the3st day of Decemnbr, next,
after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock~
in the forenoon, to show cause. if
nhe hae why the said admin
ACIlING!
CL Ci
Tv6'IING for MEN
OTHING for BOYS
OTHING for Children.
thing! Medium Clothing!
00mmOR ~~ 0|tlB
Conmnon Clothing!
I can say without any exaggeration that I
of the best stocks of Clothing, Hats and
'ng Goods for Men, Boys and Chi!dren that
been brought to Sumter. If you want
AL - CHEAP - SUIT
-1 get it. If you want
Jedium Price Suit
I have hundreds for you to select from.
want
--Tailor-M1ade,+P- erfect-Fitting +:-Suit,
1 find a good assortment of the most popular
mTade up in Cambridge, Princeton and Ox
ford Sacks and the latest style Cutaways.
No other house will show you a larger or better
selected stock. No other house will sell you
cheaper, and no one will appreciate your patronage
more than Yours truly,
)J. C.HANDLER,
The Clothier,
SUMTER --- - -- -S. C.
0 'M - Is Now Complete in
Our Fall Stc Every Department
And buyers will do themselves an injnstice, if they fail to see us before nmaking
their winter purchases. It is imapossible' to do justice in the limited space al
lowed us, to the different departments of our store, and we feel that we are
well enough known in the territory tributary to Sumter. not to require us to
enter into a detailed description of it. Our annually incrcasing business has
warranted ns in buying
T'eugest Stack We Have Ever Bought
And should - be so fortunate as to enjoy as~ libera ai- paitronage fromiour
friends this se -on as. we have in the pas't wre will have no reason to regrect our
purchases.
Or buyer paid particular
attention to the purchase of Os I y
Having bought in all nearly 1OOOO Fairs~
In which there are somec excellent values.
We wonld call particular attention to one case, 750 pairs, of 1!isse' Narrow
Ribbed, full regular made, at 10e per pair.
These are regular 15e to 20e goods.
One ease, 900 pairs, of Boys' extr'a long and very heavy' woven 5.0am, at 1ic per
air. These goo is retaiil ev'erywhe-re at 25c.
One case, 1200 pairs, Ladies' fast black, full regnhar umlde, at 10e per pair.
These goods imust be seen to be appreciated.
UR DRY GOODS STOOK
Is Complete in Every Departmnent.
Our line of Des God 2e :-y1r1 g:l-ol fibrie.., are worthy of
special mention. Will be pl dto end 1ap on aplication.
Those who were fortunat ..nongh to senc a pir of on celebrated all-wool
Tareel's last y'ear will bear testimiony as it herurth, but they a-e b-tter
made this season, andi our large contrett tor them . irrants us in setuing them
at $3.90 per pair. If thetse aire too dear wo will seli vou a pair' from -15e up.
Well we have a few of them. abant 1,000) we s.hould say t, and th e lady wi I'!1ys
without seeing our stock will have caus.e to regrett it, for she will pay' notre men
ev. We can sell a goodl Beaver Cloth in bia k or navy, nestly trianne 1 mt lir
and braid for one Dallar -goods tbat said1 in-t sea.on tra )Ll 00U to $2 50.
Our stock in this line is better than ever. We carry no shiodi y shoes. Er--ryv
pair is warranted solid or1 oney refunded.
.Iding from th e wyor tabler piled w e miust expect to do some buisinesst5
n this line.If our boy want ai ni t we hav'e thiem froor ;;e uip...I
vonr husbandu-ants a suit we have them fromt $20 U) p...Oar all-wool
black Cheviot at s1i 50 cannot be duplicatedI for les t ban S
This is the line we have ma.de our re putiton :t, and weV are bound. to sun I
it. Our competitors may advertise itamp- b:. nu- 1" Lots, butt shirewvd buy-.
ers who want the bel't goods for the least1 Uoney sek us'.
'e will say nothing about our GROCERY Xl{K-they are so cheap they a:i~
no00 worth advertising space. Every man, wuan~ andl chill in Clarendoa
County will need something for the winter, and wec extend to all an invitat:on
to come and see us. Onr salesmen will take plei.sure in showiug you tinough
our stock, and if they canuot seil you, they will mike it very interesting tor
those who do.
Busines8 is Honastyi
The people of Sumter and Clarendon have been taught that ou-r.
firm is to be depended on. Wool is called wool and cotton iv
called cottou here. There is nothing mysterious about anything
that we do or say, and should by any chance an unsatisfactor
piece of goods creep into our stock, YoUR MONEY BACK OR SATiSFAC:
TION.
We Solicit the Trade of Ev
ery Wage Earner
Solely on the question of merit. We promise you tie most colp
plete assortment, we promise you every garment is made upon
honor, and we promise you our pric'es are absolutely and without
exception THE LOWEST.
We Offer
Exceptional values in Men's Suits and Overcoafs 4
$6.00, $7.00 and $7.50. Your patronage
will call and examine these high grade goods
We Claim for Our Boys' Depr: .u&
Supremacy,
Look at it from any standpoint you choose, size, assortments,
styles, qualities or prices, and you will find it head and shoulders
above any Boys' Clotbing Stock in this city.
We are Sole Agents for the Celebratd
Faultless Suits. Every Suit Warranted.
Compare our prices with any in the State, amd vo' -
ily understand why our Clothing Departmeu: sc
100 pairs Meff's Heavy Work Pants, 77c, worth A.2
100 Child's Knee Suits at 98r, worth $1.50.
100 Child's Knee Suits, $1.50, worth $2.00.
50 Boy's brown'bue, and black Cheviot Suits, $2 a o 00
OUR SHOE DEPARTMEiT
Like all our other departments, is a wonder. The line of Shoe
we carry cannot be beaten. For Style, Durability and Lo
Prices we lead. See the line of Women's, Boys', and. Children's
Shoes we offer at 98 cents.
DRESS. GOODS AND DRY GOODS.
We. lead all others in low prices. We buyain larger quantitie*
therefore buy cheaper and sell cheaper. Call and be convinded.
It is a pleasure to show goods and make prices.
HOLIDAY GOODS.
Call and see us before making your Xmas purch. n .
a large assortment of Holiday Goods, Dres.'-i-g C
Chinaware, Vases, Dolls, Chilpren's Sets of Di.: :; .. .
our prices are undoubtedly lower than any oth.
J. RYTTENBERG & SONS
N. W. Cor. Main and Liberty Sts.,
SUXTEE, S. C.
New York Office, 192 West Broadway4
I will be well prepared to meet the demards
of the January trade.
JUST RECEIVED I
One car-load of Fine Mules, one car-load of
one-horse Wagons.
TO ARRIVE THIS WEEK!I
Two car-loads extra choice-~Work Horses.
H. HARBY.
Sumter, S. C., December 28, 1896.
Acree's Warehouse,
+ + DaOnville, Va.
RWUD Eare the Headquarters of the Tobacco Trade of VirginiE.
VVDLI1and North Carolina ?
DAN VILLEVIAAwith her yearly sales reachir~g over 42,000,
* 000 lbs. Other markets are babies beside her.
Which is the Leading and Favorite House of the Danville Trade?
Easily answered:
EE AE. F. ACREE & BRO., Owners and Proprietors.
gThey lead Danville as Danville leads the world.
Why is it ?
Because after long trial and test they have proven their Honesty, Capacity,
Security, Promptness and Accommodating Disposition.
Then Patronize Them, and Thus Serve Your Own Best Interests.
TiIoMAS WILSON, Rt. E. JAQUE:4, JOHN WILSON,
President. Manager. Secretary and Treasurer.
The Carolil1a Grocery C0mpally
SUCCESSORSOF BOYD BROTHERS,
Whiolesale Groers~ anid Commrnissioni Merdhaints,
No. 195 EAST BAY,
Will accept notes for tuition, or ese
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