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AT SUMTER March 17 TO 24 INCLUSIVE Big Spring. FFSTIVAL and Civil Celebration COME and See the Sights J. F. MURPHY'S American Shows will furnish all amuse ments and will be locat ed at The Ball Park Under the Auspices of the Sumter CHAMBER Of COMMERCE Murphy's American Shows have had their win terquarters in Sumter, and are assIsting in this grand festival before leaving. No So..called Girl Shows Every attraction new, up to-date, novel, entertain ing and absolutely MORAL "Cleanliness" is our Motto Director Lepore's Concert Band Will give FREE concerts daily and take part in all PARA DES Twice Daily Margaret Quincy Champion lady swimmer and high diver will give FREE exhibitions at The Ball Park.' Come to Sumter, March 17 to 24. 7 BIG DA YS 7 Ok lanring OItee. Publish Every Wednesday I. I. APPELT-------------Editor F. M. SHOPE-.- -_Business Manager SOMETHING NEW IN MANNING; NO EL MILLINERY OPENING One of the Most " Novel Millinery Openings Took Place at D. Hir schmann's Store Last Nigh. Rumor was current around town that Harry Rose, the "Bargain King of Georgia" and Miss Taylor, of Bal timore, Hirschmann's new milliner, had something up their sleeve and were going to treat the people of HARRY ROSE Who Is Conducting the Big Bargain Sale at Hirschmann's. this section to some surprise; to be honest with you we did not know t how to take Harry Rose-he springs f so many surprises and we have seen f so many openings we did not pay i much attention until he came here and tried to buy all the newspaper t space we had to offer. After using two and a-half pages in last week's ] issue and ordering 1500 invitations i THE C Fisk Jubile in the Manning Colored Tuesday Nighi PROGRAMMI 1. Rise and Shine---------_ 2. Nobody Knows the Trouble I See_. 3. Reading.. Jas. A. 1 4. Deep River. 5. Golden Slippers 6. Steal Away.... . INTERMI PROGRAM Ml 7. Feasting on Milk, Honey and W 8. Jean. Mrs.. L 0. Shout All Over Gods Heaven 10. Wade in the Water_ 11. Reading. Jas. A. 12. Swving Low, Sweet Chariot.. Admission 35c. Arrangement for white Ladies and Entertainment begins at 8:45 P. M~ COMING AGAIN! DR. I. W. ISRAELSON, of Sumter, will be in Manning at Dr. Huggin's Pharmacy, in thc near future. Half the ills that women is heir to arc causedl by eyestrain; and the trouble is that they do not know it. How often, after readiing or sew ing do0 you say "my eyes are so tired ?" This would never happen if you wore properly fittedl glasses. I have the ability, experience and equipment to examine eyes and make glasses that will give you the maxi mum of comfort. Let me Mll you whether glass will help your sight. Ask to see the famous KRYPTOK GLASSES. Invisible bifocals. IF YOU NEED GLASSES, YOU NEED ME. Office in Sumter . National Bank of Sumter Buildiing. "Thedfords Black-Draught is the best all-round medicine leve; used," writes J. A. Steelman, of Pattonville, Texas. "I suffered terribly with liver troubles, and could get no relief. The doctors said I had: ,con sumption. I could not work at all. Finally I tried THEOFORD'S BLACK DRAUGHT and to my surprise, I got better, and am to-day as well as any man." Thedford's Black Draught is a general, cathartic, vegetable liver 'medicine, that has been regulating irregulari ties of the liver, stomach and bowels, for over 70 years. Get . package today. Insist on the genuine-Thedford's. E-70 ve decided we would see what tha ombination on the corner were ui o, so the writer decided he would ake. a night off and see what wa oing. There is an old saying tha talk is cheap, but it takes mone: o buy"-but here was printers in] nd by the way it costs something mnd the way "Uncle D" was loosen ng up was a mystery to the writer o about 7 o'clock I sauntered ove: o the corner where the big openinj vas to take place. The first thins heard was a band of music-(jus s advertised,) walked into the stor ONLY e Singers Graded School Building March 13th. PART I. ----------------------Folk Sonj ----- --..---- -Folk Sonj --..------Paul Lawrence Dunba M4yers --------------Arranged by Burleig] ----------------..-Folk Sonj ---------- -----..Folk Sonj SSION SPART II inc-..------_..--...-Folk Sonj -N i - - - -- - - ---- ...Burleig] ---------------------..-Folk Soni ----------------.--Folk Son1 ----------Paul Lawrence Dunha ---- ----------------.-Folk Son1 Gentlemnen. A I desire to anun just returned from t Spring SECOND I I will apprecia MISS We are better pre every depatnment is chandise, and we feel profitable to you. In Our Ladie on the second floor, w< Dresses and Skirts, Sh .In Our I we are showing all the of tub materials, skirti Ou: is filled with staple an( pumps, straps and Ox manship. Our4 This where we tal now ready with all no thing that goes in as We are always gla courteous services. _ O'DONNI and met "Uncle D" just at the door with a big smile on his face. "What's the fuss, D?" I said. He answered "I always told you I w.4s a merchant, ,didn't I ?-The only trouble was I didn't advertise the fact I put on openings, but kept it to myself." r But to return' to the description: After forcing ourself through a 1 crowd of onlookers we entered a verit able Persian garden of varigated flowers, blended silks of myriad hues, hats which fashion dictates to be of the most pleasing shades-gold, rose, citron, valley green, mustard, blues, etc. Judging from the attractive Soverhead display of silks, Georgette Crepe, Crepe de Chines, wvhich at tractedl our attention, flowered pars ley and striped paterns of every Sbright and pleasing shade will be in vogue. The hats, so much admired were displayed in flowver-bedecked r cases anid arches. The whole, most artistically arranged and decorated Swas such a novelty that our curiosity was aroused, and we looked for some strange faces that did this work. Not finding any, the writer went to Harry Rose, the manager of the sale, and LEflOUfl ounlce to my many Friends he Northern Markets, and i Sand Sui IN MY PAl SLOOR OF McCOLLI to an inspection of this bea LOU BEN pared than ever before to se lied with an entiely ew. pure that a call at ou' store' s' Ready-to-Wear a have Spring Suits, Spring irt Waists in white, gold, gr< )ress Goods Der novelties both in fabrics an ngs and waistings. r Shoe Departmi I fancy Shoes, our line of 8 : Fords are all of correct stylE lothing Departi :e care of the boys and men 1w Spring goods, Suits and a up-to-date Gents' furnishi d to have you call and assui ELL DRY GI Sumter, S. C. asked him who did all this decorating. "Why" he said. "This was all done by your own tome girls. You see this arch point ng to the middle of the store was lecorated by Violet Andrews and Daisy Flowers, two young ladies who just had taste you see; these waists, ;aking us in the back of the store, showing the most wonderful waist lisplay, all artistically shown, the writer has ever seen in a town ten imes the size of Manning, was ar ~anged by Miss Mattie Venning and M4iss Gardner; going into the mil inery room the display was most gorgeously arranged by Hiss A. raylor, the ,milliner, and here surely taste 'was displayed. Coin ng back we looked at the counters wvhere the silks and Georgettes were lisplayed and it was an honor to any store. Mr. Rose explainedl that it wvas the work of Mrs. McGrady. The inside decoration and signs was done by Mr. B. F. Louder and Harry Riff, raking in all it just shows what we nave at home and what can be done if triedl and I think that "Uncle Dave" has started in the right direc Cemeni1 andl Patrons in Clarendc iow have on display my e nmer M 2LORS ON I BROS. STORE, St utiful line at all timos. NEiTT, Su eve our Friends. ~ur tock of Spxiug' Mer vill' be interesting and Department -Sport Coats, Spring ?en, pink and blue. artment d shades. A long line ant and 9 inch boots, also and high-class work nent. of all ages. We are Odd Pants, also every ng department. 'e you of prompt and JODS CoI tion of beginning a campai trade at home and using Printer The entire stock of Spring Go was selected by Mrs. Hirschmann her trip to New York and Baltimore, who has shown expert taste in her selection of the Spring and Summer Millinery and Ready-to-Wear. M. SEE OR WRITE IS FORi Selkctioni Packages of anything in the line of Presents for Wedgings, Personal Gifts or your Single Diamonds or Fancy. Diamond Jewelry, Watchles, Clocks, Sterling Silver, Cut Glass, Art Goods, JEWELRY of the newvest patterns, Only SLID and GENUINE GOOD houses.on rd ers filld at oncal e. TRY Us. SYLVAN BROS. Cor.Main& Hampton sts. Phone 1045 COLUMBIA, S. C. n County. that I have xclusive Iigie of iliery inter, S. , inter, s. C.