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panning~ 'C"1Ut$. l'UBLISHES ALL COUNTY AND TOWI OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENTS. MANNING, S. C.: WEDNESDAT, APR. 7. 1897. The Cotton Chopping Season, The cotton chopping season will soon b< on hand and in view of this fact we hav< gotten in a large supply of Gooseneel Hoes and offer them to the- trade at th< following very low cash prices: 6 1-2 inch wide Gooseneck Hoes, 25c. 7 inch. 30c.; 7 1-2 inch, 35c.: 8 inch, 40c. Unhandled Steel Hoes we offer at the fol lowing astonishing cash prices: 7 inches wide, 25c.; 7 1-2 inch, 30c inch, 35c.; 81-2 inch, 40c. We are also pleased to call the attentiot of the trade to the fact that we have now it stock a large lot of Oraugeburg Sweeps al the following knock-down cash prices: 16 inch, 40c.; 18 inch, 50c.; 20 inch, 65c 22 inch, 75c. Ihose who will be in need of Gentle men's Umbrellas or Ladies' Par asols would do well to give us a call, as we have one ol the largest assortments ever seen in this town and we put them under the cash ham. mer at prices that must and will command the attention of the trade. Just think of it A very substantial 28-inch Umbrella, only 45c. A Ladies' 26-inch Fast Black Parasol, only50c., never sold before for less that 75c. A Idies' Silk Parasol, only $1.25 never sold for less than $1.50. 2,0 yards '36-inch wide Sea Island Hoiespun. only 4 1-2c. per yard. 200 quires of splendid quality Notc Paper, only 4c. per quire. 10,000 very good quality White Envelopes, only 4c. pe package of 25. Yours for the cash, W. E. JENKINSON. Be sure to read Brockinton's advertise ment this week for prize numbers. Read the notice of the Board of Health, Miss Carrie DeSehamps of Pinewood i very ill. Rev. S. A. Nettles spent yesterday ix Manning. Mr. E. L. Wilkins is building anothei cottage on Brooks street. Red and white onion sets for sale at R B. Loryea's. - The sheriff sold one tract of land at pub lie outcry last Monday. Dr.-James McDowell, recently graduated in New York, arrived home last Friday. Dr. W. MLBrockinton is building a store, house on his lot near the tobacco ware. house: Died ather home. near Summerton. las Ifriday, &rs. Maria Bryant, wile of Mr. B B. Bryant. Died in the city of Sumter, last Sunday at the age of about sixty years, Mr. J. Cohen Wilson. Mnest Line of 5c. cigars in town. . B Loryes the druggist. We would like for all of the communica. tionsfor this paper to reaeh us not late than-Monday. Mr.Charles J. Lesesne, one of Kings treebuqingmerchants. gave us a pleas ant caU Ist- Monday Thei straion oflers opened up th reistraton books last Monday, but w hardlythink t'xey had much to do. Mr,.C.Igramand family, of Sumater have moved to Manning and arc accupying theMood'hOuse on church street. Ifyuwod hea ine ard a,by you see~and onion sets at B.B. Loryea's. We are informed that Mr. Wilkins, o orsowil -soon move to Manningan i open a generai merchandise store here. Among the recent graduates of the Souti Carolina Medical College, is Mr. A. II Brailsford, son of Captain A. M. Brailsford of Fulton. All those holding piemium tickets issue by Bronkinton's drug store should presen them-immediately. For particulars read his a&,ertisemen~ft. Mr. W. H. Bellinger. the well knowr twfiag ntmafor F. W. Wagener d Co.,of Charlfeston, died at his home ix Charleston last Wednesdaby. Mr. P N. Benbow 'left for Charleston Sunday-night to attend the session of the United States court as juror. He will ~probably be gone the whole month. The recent eaminations at the Sout Carolina college-report that Mr. Jake Weinx berg, of this town, as having distinguished himself in several of his studies. Hum]a for Jake! Iadies, we have a full line of flower seed B. B. Loryea, the druggist. Sam Xampton, a colored constable fo: Magistrate A. P. Bagin, at Pinewood, was severely cut last Thursday by Abrahamr *ams'while endeavoring to collect de. inquent taxeS. Mrs.,T C. McClenaghanl, nee Benbow .whwishber. little daughter, have beer spending a few days at her mother's, re turned to her home in Sumter this morn daptain-D). J. Bradham, as a trustee -o tcolored University, will go to Neg York soon, to endeavor to get whati1 known a thie "State fund," placed whern in rightfuilly belongs. ~ Manning's merchants will not have scareity of goods this spring, and we - enture the assertion that the merchanti who -advertise in this paper 'will sell good: cheaper than ever before. Co-ne to towr a&take a look at the beautiful goods com~ ing in every day. Brown, Cuttino '& Nielgr have closei their Manning store and moved the good to Sumter. Mr. Arthur Wilder, who wa in charge of the Manning branch, is in thi Bumter store, where he will be pleased te .his many friends when they visit th mad dog scare has about subsided butwe still advise the keeping up of dogs One night last week two dogs picked uj something on the street which produce< death and we believe that poison has beea scattered about. If you will allow you dog to run at large younmust take the re suits cheerfully. Peruna Lacupia and Magnolia always i stock at R.B. Loryea's, the Druggist. One of the rules made at a recent meet inof the State Board of Education, for Uiite employment of teachers under l1 ~ers of age. This is tough on somec the "swee&-sixteen" young ladies. Anoth e rule forbids trustees employing any teache related to a member of the board of trul tees or to the principal. The Count; Board of Examiners are Professor E. Browne and Mr. J. H. Lesesne Do you want the very latest in sprin; clothing at marvelously low prices? 'Thel go to David J. Chandler's in Sumter, wher every man and boy can be fitted out in th latest fashions at a small cost. The style this season are exceedingly handsome an< nobby, and Mr. Chandler has been vet careful to give his many patrons an op portunity seldom found outside of a* gree metropolis. When you go to Sumter b sure and look at his stock. .We had talks with numbers of pl)P last Monday and in every case with bx one exception did they agree with us thi ifthere is any chance to avoid it, we shoul not have an election for Senator. Th people are tax wearied and they wish I save every dollar possible, even if the must do without such a luxury a~s a re pre sentative in the present Senate. We thin the Countty chairman will some day itn th near future call together the county execr ive committee and have them to give somn formal expression on the suoject one wa or another. Tax Trnas office is prepared to do a kinds of job work, and satisfaction is gual anteed. Any work entrusted to us 'will b -done; quikl a with neatness. In this issue the Sumter Dry Goods Company have something to say to our readers, and we would ask for a careful perusal of their advertisement in another column. These gentlemen need no intro duction from us, they are well and favor ably known througbout this county. We will say, however, that there is not a dry goods establishment in the State with a dner selection of goods and well may the city of Sumter boast of having one of the lea'ding dry goods cmporiums in the State. The County Board of Commissioners met last Monday and in accordance with the amended County government law, elected two commissioners to act with the supervisor for the rest of the year. The I gentlemen selected were Mr. David s Levi and Judge A. J. Richbourg. after i which they attended to the approving of such claims as were presented to them. Supervisor Owens will not have such a f large body to deal with hereafter and probably the ehange will make the ma- a chinery less cumbersome, we at least hope so' Syrup ot Figs always in stock. R. B. Loryea, the Drtggist. 0 b The survivors of the late war will meet a at their respective polling places at general elections on Saturday, April 17, 1897, at 12 o'clock to elect three of their number Pen- c sion Commissioners, who will organize by D electing a chairman and secretary of such board. The chairman of each township board will meet at the courthouse in Man- 0 ning Saturday, the 1st day of May, at 12 u o'clock and elect four of their number as L pension commissioners and a physician, to act as the County Pension Board for the S present year. S1 C. S. L'--;D, 0 D. J. BRanMa, d S. J. BowC&, J. ELBErnT DAvIs, Dr. C. B. GEiGzR p As a special inducement to our subscri bers to pay up, we make this standing 0 offer. All names on our subscription list a paid up to October 1st 1897,will be entitled to a chance at a fine sewing machine,wbich we propose to give away on the 4th day of July. Remember that after the 1st of May, we will cut off every name on our list that s is a delinquent. We are delermined to I shake those who will not pay for their reading. - a Coal Tar for sale by R. B. Loryea, the t] Druggist. t BEWARE OF OINTMENTS FOR CA TARRH THAT CONTAIN MERCURY, i: as mercury will surely destroy the sense n of smell and completely derange the whole system when entering it tarough the mu- | cons surfaces. Such articles should never t be used except on prescription from rep utable physicians, as the damage they will j, do is ten fold to the good you can possibly derive from them. Hall's Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.,Toledo, e 0., contains no mercury, and is taken in ternally, acting directly upon the blood n and mucous surfaces of the system. In buying Hall's Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It is taken internally, and made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free. Sold by.Druggists, price 75c. per bottle. Farmers' Institutes. The trustees of Clemson College at their recent meeting decided to continue the E work of holding(armers'institutes.Arrange- C ments have already been made to hold in stitutes at the following places: at Greers, in April; at Fairview, Greenville County, May the dst; in Chester County, April 15 f and 16; in Newberry County, August 14. 1 These institutes 'Will be held without t cost to the community. Members of the college faculty, who are experts iin the vari ous lines of agriculture, chemistry, horit culture, dairying and veterinary science v will be present. . Every County in the State has the right to at least one institute. In order that arrangements may be made to cover ass much ground as possible with the least ex pense to- the -College, parties wishing in stitutes held in their community should ad dress at an early date. PeietClemson College AN AFIDAVIT. This is to .certify that on May 11th, Ir walked to Melick's drug store on a pair of crutches andi bought a bottle of Chamber lain's Pain B~alsi for intlammatory rheuma tism which had crippled me up. After f using three bottles I am completely cured. I can cheerfully recommend it.-Charles L.Wetzel, Sunbury, Pa. ~ ' Sworn and subscribed to before me on August .2, 1894-Wulter Shipman, J. P. s For sale at 50 cents Iper bottle by R. B. Loryea, the druggist. Confederate Veteran's Fair. Camp A. Burnet Rhett. No. 767, U. C. V. of Charleston, will hold a fair,commnencing April 19th. The following circular letter ex planatory of the purposes of the fair has been issued: .i -To the friends of "MIen who wore the Grey": My Dear Sir: " Camp A. Burnett Rhett," of Charleston, S. C., is composed of one hundred members, all of whom practically belong t'o the laboring classes, -and a ma- C jority of them, from the effects of wounds, C are physically disabled. Nearly every ~ member of this camp was a private soldiert and carried a musket during the entire 2 war. -This fair is to be given to establish "a Burial Fund" for these old soldiers, and to aid, as far as possible, their widows and ] orphans who may be in great need.- -r This fund is to be used exclusively for the benefit of Camp Rhett, but any worthy ~ Confederate soldier or their family will be. assisted therefrop. We appeal to charitable friends, andi trust that you will regard the object as worthy of your hind consideration, and favor us with b a contribution. Capt. W. G. Webb, the popular and courteous A. C. L. conductor, is chairman I of the committee, and contributions of fancy articles or any other contributions t will be appreciated. Contributions may a~ be sent direct to Capt. WV. G. Webb, Char -leston, S.C. "NOT EXACTLY RIGHT." 1 Thousands of people are in this con-r Sdition. They are not sick and yet they are Sby no means well. A single bottle of Hood's c Sarsaparilla would do them. a world of egood. It would tone the stomach, create an appetite, purify and enrich the blood and give wonderful vigor and vitality. 3 Now is the time to take it. Hood's Pills cure nausea, sick headache. jindigestion, biliousness. All druggists, 25c, s ummerton Notes. We regret to know that we wvill have to part with our Telegraph and Railroad Agent, Mr. J. A. Ellen, who has served us five years and has g~iven satisfaction in every respect, not only as an agent, but as a citizen .fand official mlember of our council who has served faithfully and honor-r ably to thelend. We know that it ist not a matter of choice why he leaves,1 but that his employees have such comn plicit confidence in him is why he is moved to a more responsible place. Both white and colored wish Ihim a prosperous future. SMr. Stephen Thomas and wife of Charleston, S. C., are visiting thef Yfamily of Mr. T. H. Gentry, of Santee.] Mr. W. A. Kilgore has been quite] esick for two weeks,but we are glad to record that he is improving, and hope we will soon see his cheerful face tamong his many friends. tWe were glad to see the charming Sface of Mr. Ashby Richbourg, in1 Stown for a few days, who is attending . C. College. Mr. Richard Belser left last Tues 0eeday to resume his place at the S. C. Lawyer Milton of Columbia, S. C. spent a few days in town last week. w. Humors, pimples, boils, are very an noy eing. They quickly disappear when the ' Oakland News. The rainy season that has last< or nearly two months is about ov Lnd we have promise of fair weathe Owing to the heavy rainfall mai if our farmers are considerably b iind in the preparations for plautin n the lowland section, known as tL backwoods" in this tow nship, ve: ittle soil has been broken. The farms located on the two for re ready for planting, and corn, p( atoes, cane, millet, etc., have bee lanted, and in a few isolated it tances, cotton planting is progresE og rapidly. It has been many years since ot irmers have purchased so muc uano. It is this way in communitie djoining, in Sumter County. Thi ieans a large increase in the acrea f cotton. It does not hurt the lar rmer to buy guano at this rate, e does not mean to double the acr< ge of cotton, but intends his ferti ser for other and more profitab: rops. He has advantages that d ot come in the way of the sma rmer ; he gets his guano with cas r on such easy terms that the inves ient is profitable. Then he raise is own meat, corn, syrup, butter an ther necessaries on his farm. N< with his neighbor, who is a smal ne-horse farmer, renting land at tw ollars per acre, gives a lien, and pmx bases meat at 10 to 15 cents pe ound; corn at $1, and other supplie i proportion. It is clearly the dut f the farmer to become less plante nd more producer, in the way < living at home and boarding at tli ime place." There is not an agricultural pape abscribed for by any of our farmer Ie can never be known as or b ractical, progressive farmers, as lon s we depend upon the threadbar 2eories of farming that belong t ,venty years ago. Our farmers will try tobacco plan ig again this year, but will b iore careful in the economy of it lture, curing and marketing tha 2ev were in '96. The fruit crop has been severel jured by the recent heavy frost eaches and the first crop of figs ai tirely ruined The oat crop has. developed r< arkably during the past month, an we have good seasons a large yiel er acre will result. Gardening, a most profitable a< 2nct to the usual farm methods,d o< ot receive the attention that is nece ary to make it successful. The ol< ime slip-shod planter's method ( aaking money from the cultivatic 'f crops will not do for the presen One of our mill-owners is endea ring to encourage the culture of ri< r profit and home consumption, b naking his intention known that : he event of the farmers around hi lanting enough area in rice to gua ntee the safety of such a venture, 1 ill put up a rice mill. Our soil articularly adapted to rice cultur specially the lands of the mnidd ection of the fork, known as tl backwoods" Forest fires have done no litt Lamage to timber fencing and litte Hog cholera has stopped its ra ges for a while. There are a few marriages to tal lace soon in our community, umor b:: it. Now for surprises. La Grippe is very prevalent ar ere are some severe cases of illn e com it. Mr. B. H. Harvin, who is accoun nt for the Bridgers & McKeithe umber Company, of Burke, S. ( pent two days last week at his o ome in Oakland. Miss L. 0. Reames has returned I his community after an absence du a the winter, in Southern Georgi vhere she was called to the principa hip of a school. Miss Lillie Reese is visiting frien< t Manning. A VA LUABLE PRESCRIPTION. Editor Morrison of Worthington, Ind Sun," writes: "You have a valeable pre ription in Electric Bitters, and I ci heerfully recommend it for constipat!< nd sick headache, and as a general syste nic it has no equal." Mrs. Annie Stehi 625 Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, was an down, could not eat nor digest foo ad a backache which never left her at alt tired and weary. but six bottles ;lectric Bitters restored her health atr newed her strength .Prices 50 cents at 1.00. Get a botie at RI. B. Loryea's drt ore. hfeksville News. The meeting at the Baptist churc as closed. Rev. Billings certain] reached with all the earnestne ossible. His arguments were stronl ving and persuasive, and we f bat this meeting has done gr~ ood for the entire community. Thei ere fourteen additions to the churc] Mr. D. M. Bradham has got hi irge saw mill up and ready for bus ess. Mr. C. L. Cuttino is erecting ottage on his lot. The pump put down between Ho : & Reynolds's sto.re and Bell lathis's shop will be a great coi enience to all. Mr. W. C. Bradhamn, one of ot Idest citizens, is spending a fe Lays with relatives at Davis Statio: Mr. T. P. Cuttino is home for ew da.i s. M. It will be an agreeable surprise to pE ons subject to attacks of bihious colbe arn that promprtelief may be had by ta og Chamberlain's Colic. Cholera and Din hoa Remedy. In many instances the a~ch may be prevented by taking tbi emedy as soon as the first sym oms of the disease appear. 25 and 50 ce ottles for sale by R. 1B. Loryeat, the dru Mayesville items. A. regular election for aldermen erve for the ensuing year was h n the town ball to-day and resultE s follows: Intendant, R. F. D champs; wardens, M. P. Mayes, J Dr. C. E. King, Dr. C. W. Barro R. J. Bland. An opposing tick ;prang in the field, but the candidat 20w have a "ghastly look of sickly r aroof" on their countenance, as result. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McKnight, wi ave been visiting the family of X1 sv. i. Carpenter, returned to the bme near Manning Monday. LA Fn.acAsx. BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALVE. 'he best salve in the world for cn >ruiss, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fe, ores, tetter, chapped hands,1chilblail orns and all skin eruptions, and positivi ures piles,or no pay required. It is gu Lteed to give perfect seatisfaction or mor refunded. Price 25c. pe box. For sale Do people buy Hood's Sarsaparilla in prefer - ence to any other,- in fact almost to the exclu ie son of all others? -y Because they know that Hood's Sarsapa rilla cures when others fail. The question of best is just as positively de cided in favor of Hood's Sarsaparilla. as the question of comparative sales. Remember, H oo d's Sarsaparilla s Is the One True ilnod P-iriik-r. A ll druggists. S1. Prepared ondy 1, C. I. Ilomi & no.. Lowell. Mass. ee- 1;m ' Uit asy to Hood's Pills .c -raw.I 25. e The Prolit is Down. 11 Never have fine goods sold for low er prices than we are now Mnaking on our irresistible bargair:s. s We ask the privilege of seeing you on the closest livina iargins, the Sfinest styles and qualities that money can buy in the line of the classes of goods kept in a general ierchndise store. r We have now in stock .a beautiful s line of Percales, Brighton Duck Suit y ings, all colors, Dimities, Lace Jac r quard, India Linen, Castilian Cards, f Victoria Grenadines, Printed Or e gandy, Swiss Lawns, in the very latest designs. In White Goods, such r as Lawns, Nainsooks, Jaconets, etc., our stock is complete. In Novelties e of which we may mention a few articles, like Ladies' Collars and Cuffs, e Ties, Silk Taffetta, Gloves, Mitts, o Fans, Laces, Edging ard Inserting, etc., we carry a complete line. The Shoe Department is complete. e We handle the Zeigler Shoes and can s please the most fastidious, the prices n are very low and we guarantee satis faction. y In Gents' Furnishing Goods, we 3 have a fashionable line. Clothing is e still sold very cheap. Second supply of Knee Pants at 13c. per pair. We - are now opening Men's Straw Hats d and Ladies' Sailors, their styles and d cheap prices combined will make them fast sellers. I. We keep reliable Groceries at the s lowest prices. Our stock is so large - that we can only mention a part - thereof. f All we ask of you is to inspect the n goods, compare the prices and you t. must admit that we are oftering the opportunity of the season. Give us :e a chance to make you happy with v beautiful goods at bed-rock prices. ~ Economy, comfort and satisfaction n goes with every purchase made of r- Yours truly, S. A. Rigby. LeSheriff's Sale Under Execution, lSTATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, r- COUNTY oF CLARENDoN., SO'Donnell and Compa'ny, Plaintiffs, against e William M. Reams, as Executor of ,the last wvili and testament of Wil o11am C. Reams, deceased, Defend ant. Execut ion Agatinst Pr-opert. SBY VIRTUE OF AN EXECU tion in the above stated case to mec t directed, I have levied upon and will n sell to the highest bidder for cash, at ,Clarendon Court House, in the .County of Clarendon, on the first Monday in May (being the third day), within the leg'l hours of sale, the 0 following described real estate, to r- wit: I. All of that parcel or tract of land .containing five hundred (500) acres, and bounded on the north by lands formerly belonging to Lemuel Davis, s now lands of Ducker & Bultman, on the east by lands formerly belonging to Anthony Jones, on the south by lands of Mrs. Epperson, and on the wvest by the lands of estate of Wil .j ham C. Reams, a plat of same hereto a attached made by John R. Haynes ,a worth, surveyor, dated December 18, n 1896, will more fully explain; e, II. Also all of that parcel or tract i of land containing three hundred L (300) acres, more or less, and bounded d on the north by lands formerly be >f longing to Lemuel Davis, now owned d by Duicker & Bultman, on the east d by the land described as lot No. 1, on g the south by lands of Mrs. Epperson and on the west by the track of the Central Railroad of South Carolina. The last described tract of land will be sold subject to an unsatisfied h mortgage, executed by William C. y Reams in his lifetime, to Joseph F. s Rhanme, cov'ering seventy-five (75) acres of said tract No. 2, in shape a jparallelogram and adjoining said tract on the east, south and south t west. e Purchaser to pay for papers. DANIEL 3. BRADHAM, Sheriff Charendon County. ?Manning, S. C., April 7, 1897. aSheriff's Sale Under Execution, aSTATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF CLARENDON. Barnard O'Neill and Sons, Plaintiffs, Sand Boston Shoe Company, Plain - tiffs, vs. r . A. Thames, Defendant. v Execution Against Property. 1 BY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION 'in the above stated case to me di a rected, I have levied upon and will sell to the highest bidder for cash, at Clarendon Court House, in the Coun r- tv of Clarendon, on the first Monday to inx May (being the third day), within the legal hours of sale, the following -described real estate, to wit: t- I. All of that lot of land with the ~building thereon in the town of Man ning, containing twenty (20) feet front and running back one hundred (100) feet back, more or less, and bounded as follows, to wit: On the north by the Bank of Manning, on the east by lot of Joseph Sprott, on the south by o lot of Mrs. K. S. Johnson, and on the d west by Brooks street. d II. .&lso all that lot or parcel of - land with the buildings thereon, con ,taining one acre, one half acre front on street leading to Black River, and running back sufficient to make one etacre, bounded as follows, to wit: as North, south and west by lands of e Mrs. Sarah A. Thames, on the east by that street running to Black aRiver, which separates it from lands of Mrs. Rosa Weinberg, known as the 1 Seller's place. r. Purchaser to pay for papers. ir DANIEL J. BRADHAM, Sheriff Clarendon Count y. IManning, S. C., April 7, 189i7. Notice. You are hereby notified to have the ts, vaults an d priviesi on your premises cleaned er out prior to the 15th day of May, 1897. On S, or after that date an examination will be lymade by the Board of Health, and if not - found in good order, tines will be imposed. v By order of by ITOWN COUNCIL. - Mnning, . C., A1rril v, 1597. 1897 Is already warming your blood and shaping your thoughts. We caught it weeks ago. Symptoms of it are scattered all over the store. It breaks out in Bright New Silks, Dainty Spring Dress Goods, in delicate feather-weight Grenadines, Organdies, Lap pets and Divers Spring Fab rics. CHANGEABLE TAFFETA SILKS Head the Silk procession for Spring. Changeable Taffetas are not only sweet, but they are sensible. They are here in a selection of shimmering shadings that will make your eyes snap. They are not the common place changeables of the old time, but gleaming glimmer ing beauties of a new class. And all this style and ele gance for half what you used tr. pay. That's the wonder of it! A Trim Figure is a Gift of Nature. That is all veryt true so far as it goes. The woman who does not look trim on the street has herself or her dress maker to blame for it. The art to complete a trim figure lies in the dressmaking. This truth is exemplified in our Dressmaking Department. We have bought too many Suit Patterns. They must go this month regardless of profit. Now is your chance for an Easter Suit at a little cost. Come and see what we will do for you. We will be glad to have youi look through our stock. Very respectfully, TEE SUXTER Sumter, S. C. Agent for STANDARD PATTERNS, ErITOn' THiF :IANNIN. 1I un:-Vb hen ne wishes to call special attention o a fact he must be brief in order to :atch the attention of the publc-, and A this W:V I want to call special at ention to Shoes and Straw Hats for his season. I have a beautiful line f ladies' Oxfords. in blacks and tans, xnd in ties and buckles, also. chil Iren's tan Slippers. I cordially in vite an examination of them. I have one of the nicest assort ments of Straw Hats that you will ind in this market. I was particular n making selections and feel that I :an please those who may give me a :all. I have gents' Hats in White, Black, Brown aid mingled straws, ind a select lot of ladies' trimmed nd untrimmed Sailors, Black and pure White. You are most cordially invited to :ome and examine, and I shall be pleased to send samples of Dry Goods when requested. I keep fresh Groceries. J. H. LESESNE. R.B LORYEA, The Druggist, Ias secured the agency for Manning for the sale of the celebrated INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD, rhe latest improved medicated food for ring and preventing diseases in horses, ttle, sheep, hogs, colts, calves, lambs and pigs. Insures health and rapid growth or all young stock. Peculiar combination f mediciial ingredients makes this a su perior and perfectly safe medicated food or stock in growing, working, breeding, attening, milking, and diseased. Saves grain by causing assimilation. Invigorates he entire system. Cures and prevents hog :holera. Satisfaction guaranteed. Pat up in 25c and 50c packages. Call and get a pamphlet giving fall particulars. I am also agent for TERNATIONAL WORM POWDER, TERNATIONAL POULTRY FOOD, SILVER PINE HEALING OIL. R. B. LORYEA, The Druggist. Go.S.Hcker & Son MANUFACTURERS OF - AERA -o . WNO AN FACY 00-, CA RLEos nd2sOh Make. OCe, CHAILDESNS.HDWRE Cont SpCt.~Euct. GAri ilr, eginn atd oltr .m Fttis pacedn for county Bords of sEid 2at.onignmentsorganizedrasprequcreb he Act asd akt hst essio of the Theaegula examination. liat otecsCounty etifidcateio. behl t Mnninga on April 12th andwil7. am onArl3 W.bgniga o.'RCBockRG.n the Actpasat tek eso of the Crlia lciegisatu re. ygvnth ti c hrane gula eanatio of applicntsa formty teahe os c rtiie wilhe regisra t nng o nl rleay ulifie 1897. s ill be openra th se ctfhuseybe twee thehour ofS.'lok a.CBO m.,G a~nd o'clck, p m., n th fiS E.n The Stte ot SnoruthCreelsuc eessie iashrb gnie thti acb ord he nexth agAt heneral eeto.Mnr whoshll beo at the uringe that perd oof ,p t irty onays, irs shl ob n titled to registration before th~e books are closed, if otherwise quali (i. T. WORSHAM, S. G. GRIFFIN, E. D. HODGE, Supervisors of Registration. Manning, S. C., January 1st 1897. COLD BREAKERS! COLD BREAKERS! ~hree or four doses in time will stop "Gripp" or klil a fresh cold. Price per -TO SECURE BARGAINS. We offer to the Public for the Next Thirty Days, iooo yards nice Dress Gingharns, warranted Fast Col ors, at prices that will astonish all. 2000 yards, more or less, of assorted Prints, at.very low figures. Cash meres, Henriettas, Serges, etc., to go at cost. Mens' suits, youths' and chil dren's suits, tha', must be sold and will be at very low figures. Did you ever hear of anything to equal this? We are going to sell fifty dozen men's unlaundred white shirts, at 25c. each. A big bargain. We have on hand a nice line of gents' Negligee shirts, at prices that will meet competition. Our Spring and Summer stock of Dress Goods are just in and we assure the ladies of Clarendon that we will endeavor to please them in quality and price whenever they favor us with a call We are Headquarters for a superior grade of Hosiery, made by the Manning Hosiery JM. SHOES! SHOES!! SHOES!!! At Prices that will induce all to buy. Whenever yon wish auything in the line of Hardware always give us a call. GROCERIES. We lack space to enumerate the many nice things we have in our Grocery De partment. We will always endeavor to carry the very best ana will only ask you small profits on them. Come and give us a trial. HARVIN & BARRON. 232 MEETING STREET, CHARLESTON S. C. State Agents for the Sale of Who Iesae TinlPlate, Stoves. -SheetIron, Tinwares, Tinners' House Supplies, Furnish- Galvan ing Gords, izedGutter Oil . dand Pipe. Hleaters Over 200 different styles of Cooking and Heating Stoves. Also Oil Cookers and Heaters We want the leadin merchant in every town in the State to sell our line of Stoves. We guarantee full protection in his territory to each agent we appoint If not sold ir your town send to us for cuts and priees. HOTEL CALHOUN On the American and European Plan. A DELIGHTFUL AND COMFORTABLE PLACE FOR COUNTRY VISITORS. SOL BOWMAN, JR., Prop. J. ma. cr.A.3xc~s'i, Mnan agei-. King Street (Business Centre of City), caiarlestoni, .. C. Rates $2 and $3 Per Day. FINE HORSES! THOMAS & BRADHAM Has just received a load of the FINEST HORSES that ever came to this town. DRIVERS, SADDLE HORSES AND WORK HORSES. If you want a nice horse be sure and see them at once. They will be sold at prices to meet com petition. THOMAS & BRADHAM Percival Manufacturing Co. TA~ P C: VAL..X1 Doors, Sash and Blinds. 748 to 486 MEETING ST., CHARLESTON, S. C. ESTALISHED 1868. L. W. FOLSOM, ABIG LINEOF - ~ Birthday, Wedding and Christmas Presents - WATCHES, DIAMONDS - Fine Sterling Silver Clocks, Optical Goods, Fine Knives, Scissors and Riazors, Machine Needles, etc. All repairing g11aranteed.