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A Christmas Canopy. The Christinas "cancpv" Wed nes night at . Metnndist I *fn ' ; ,v: picas':.-, flit V ' ' v in - \Vnii".; i '? : ' '<> its seating c-i itv v- : happy uoys and girls and *?iils, whose bright faces betoken-j v<i a!! (lie buoyancy and glad anticipation of you til. Enjoying the j ? - ? >'?* 111.1 >> i in*! tHXiiMwn >cimcn ivna uuiu children, lhere were present also' <]uite a number oi'^rown up peo-, jle. ihe canopy consisted of a iarge cedar tree surrounded by | four smaller ones, all beautifully | decorated and coruscating with j gleaming tapers, shining golden: through Ure dark green toiiage. besides bearing several kinds of ^ trail lor all the children the trees , were literally a treasure store of; all kinds of presents for the little j ones. Many of I lie children oi h | larger growth were likewise re-1 memberel with a pleasant little souvenir from the tree. lie fore distributing the presents j Ilev. W. Smith Martin in a brief! speech tallied interestingly on the subj-d of Christmas, reminding' the children at the Christ-child of Helhiehem, whose birth gave to us a Savior and made possible the redemption of a sinful world. Following this Mr. Martin detached each article Irom the trees, readi aloud thy name of the owner and delivered the present. The affair was well managed in every respect, and the committee of ar-j van "-ements are entitled to much j praise ior frbeir work of love in hri;;hJe"tii?? the lives of the children on Christmas night. INOIANTOWN ITEMS. Tournament on Christmas DaySome Visitors. Christ nuts uav was celebrated at indiantown by a tournament* followed by several exciting horse races. The young ladies were out ; ^ in full force and the gallant *W i'Jil^hi-errants perlonnetl feats o^ horesutansliip worthy of their chivalrous prototypes of <*ye olden time/' At 12:45 p, m., the herald, Mr. 1). E. McCutchen, pro i . .i : ? eiaimeu inai me ?en^cn ui iur day would commence and twelve I knights, a goodly cavalcade, rode' uj> to enter the list p. The judges were, Messrs. \Y. D. Owens, B. B. Chandler and J\ I). Suovvdeu'. ! Following are the names assumed and the number of riugs taken by each kmght. Knights. No. of Rings, The Cross. Geo.Graharn, 2 I 0?3 No (iood,.Julian Iianoa, 2 0 1?3 iit.nl While and Blue, Willie Graham, 0 1 1?3 En noree,Robbie Ilanna, 0 1 1?2 Likcwood,TomMcCatehen, 2 2 2?G Black Hawk, John Cunningham, 2 2 2?G lied Star, Mac Owens, 0 0 1?1 Small Iiopes, Rob Ervin, 2 0 3?5 Ivanhoe, Dodge Daniel, 2 1 0?3 Froz Levelj. Sam Snowden, y 1 0 0?1 Lost Cause, Melun Wilson, 1 1 0?2 Hurrah lor Chistma>I | (Mule), Lorrie Ervin, 1 0 0?1 Knights Lakewood and Black Ilavvk.?Messrs. Tom MeOutchen and John Cunningham ? having each taken six rings, tied tor the first prize and had to run over, the Jbrmer winning out with one ring. Black liawk failing to score. Knight Small Hopes, Liob hrvin? coming in for third place on five rings?yielded the honor to Knight No Good, Julian Iianna. Before the prizes were awarded fcO'the young men adjudged the' Titers, Prof. George McCutchea, j / of the South Carolina College, in an appropriate and entertaining manner, spoke ??t' the origin and; history of knighthood and *' valry. 11 ifoitow. ''hisca- the ?*cr ing1" ev f i oeeas'Oii, ;< j . . i i......... i ".'IUIhD. iv l. i _ ? u > i .m rnj.inig,v_ eao> i t!?* lady fair of a choice. ! The coronation of Miss fcva i' ;li by .Mr. Tom Mc^utehen made her i Queen of Love and Beauty; as first! Maid ot' Honor Mr. John Cnn-j uinuhain chose Miss Janie Owens J: and Mr. Julian Ilanna bestowed the wreath upon Miss Hal lie Graham as Second Maid ot Honor. "Christmas" created a good deal [ of mirthful entertainment by his i| antics: hut of course "Judge" j alone could not. equal ot the corn- i bined ability of "Saul a Clau.v1 and ! "Have you seen George'1, of last! Xtnas. HORSE RACES. Gabe, Tom McCutchen, 1st I-'r^rt Tnni Rpllnnp '1 mt Gabe. Tom MeCutchen, 1st Fred, Toik Belhine, 2n 1 | Gabe, Tom MeCutchen, 1st j 9 ! Bryan, Tom Bcllune, ' 2nd The races apparently'bcing over,; the crowd dispersed before the the following races were polled; od: Highland Mary, Ivob Eryin, 1st I Kicklighter, Dodd Daniel, 2nd j Highland Marv, Hob Ervin, 1st Black Venus, Geo. Graham, 2nd Thus ended (he sports of the day at 3:25 p. m. Among the Christmas arrivals j af Indiantown were noted the i following: Mrs, Anna II Dobbin, Brooklyn. N. Y. ; Mr and Mrs [ Hugh McJLaurin, WedgeSeld; L B| McCutchen,A. O. L Charleston; J \V and E I* Ervin, Newport, Fla.; Miss liattie McCutchen, Lanes; Miss Manotte McCutchen, Sumter Co.; Miss Evie Cunninghsm, Sum ' ler; Master Will Owens, Mayesviile; Miss Sue Owen*, Georgetown, Tom McCutchen, Florence, L'rof. George McCutchen, S. C. Ool'ege; Alelan Wilson, Georgetown. Nemo. The graded school resumed work yesterday with all the teachers present and a good attendance of ; pupils. Watch?night services tvere held I m the Methodist church Monday I night in commemoration of the j new year and century. u If you want a Piano or Organ; I write to !i. O. Bristow, Darling | ton, S. C. Stops the Cough and Wo lies off the Cotcf. Laxative Brotno-Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day. So cure, , ii<v pay. Price -o cents. When a man has a little money! I and don't work be is rateiJ as a I capitalist. j It is said that banana peels make ' excellent slippers. Quality and not quantity makes De ! Witt's Little Early Risers suc h valua-' ! b!e little liver pills. Wallace & Johnj son. _ Truth is mighty?at least it's ' mighty scarce. I Such little pills as iHiWitt's Little Early Risers are very easily taken, and i j thi*y are wonderfully effective in i i cleansing the liver ami bowels. Wal- ; lace (V Johnson. j The worst of all "isms"' is rheui mat ism. The merit-id reputation for curing; i piles, sores and akin disease* acquired J Ijy Dcwitt'.s Witch Ilaz.ol Salve, has led to making of worthless counterfeits, j Re sure to get only Dc"Witt's Salve-j Wallace & Johnson. The most soothing, healing and antiseptic application ever devised is DeWitt's Witch Ilazel Salve. It relieves i at cnce and cures piles, sores, eczema J uud skin disaesis. Beware of imitation*.; Wallace & fohnscn. . j Moiitiefs ^ II few trot}, -* art healthy, because!^ * their duties ere so exacting. The anxiety j3|| ^jof pregnancy, the shock of childbirth, In' and th> care cf your.g children, arefjf >*j severe trials on any woman. Eid withR1, K Wine o Cardui within her grasp, every pTL H mother?every woman in the land--can jij pay the debi of penoncl health she fi i _2jowcs Kr loved onc-s. D* you wantB'r j3 robost health with all its privileges and ^ j 5 plcasu; cs? Wine of Cardufwiil give it (it 9 to yoa. lUPPHpi i strengthens the female organs and tavig- b; I! orates weakened functions. For every female ill or weakness ii is the best |u medicine mad.:. Ask yoar druggist for L< y 51.00 oottle Wine of Cardui, and take no Sj i substitute under any circumstances. 3 Mr*. Edwin Gortr.e-. MkYi "Then I 5 _ Jq conmic iced vu!\g Tir.e cf Cardui I was Hardly j'jic B L rt ?s walk across ti?c house. Two weeks od'tcr I walked 11 fjj lialf * irak id picked ?a?wherries. Then r.y W a ri) ?hcr duld wss bora I suffesed with kbor paint 2t jj ^ liourt. .mi h*i to raise his co a bo?ile because I had J g 11 ISO n.JU- /U?CT UJMifi "? * "?v -X.- -?% r-?Q."- y n R II ihuUine. I g??e birth kit month to? hifcy girl, ?rij II "J ?r?$ in later or.lv two bourt. with but link pain. K 1 ] ifij I have plenty of tniflc. For Cut great improre H ucnl in Riy health!thankCod andWine ofCardni." k3 For idvict ia coret rttjuirmg special direetioot'. 5 H ddrca. ?*-?<8 jymp?o?a?. "The Ladies'Adawry - Departmenf."The ChattJLi ttneoga Mediant Ci, \ J Chjttjooosi. Trim. 0 'l'he bashful Joter is always it hot w ater while trying to breal the ice. Qlf troubled with a weak di^.*sSion belching) sour stomach, or if you Ire dull alter eating, try Chamberlain* Stoma.*h and Liver Tablets. Price 25 cen'.s. Sample* free at Dr. D. L Seott's drugstore. The glossy patent leather she* hities many a throbbing corn. The Best Prescription tor Malaria. /*U; L? f i o a Vw\t tin A\ V/Ill.ia U(IU I rvci 10 ?* Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic. It i: simply iron and quinie in utastore.': form. No cure?no pay. Price 5(Jc cure noj ay. rice 50c. ,-^r& Indians always want scalper' ticke's when I bey travel. This season therc is a larec deatl rate among children from croup am lung trouble*. Prompt action wil save the little ones from these ten ibl diseases \V.e know of nothing so eer tain to gf'<e instant relief as On Minute Cnah Cure. It can also b relied uponin grippe ana nil throa and lung, troubles of adults. Llcasani to take. Wallace & Johnson. The full dress suit oltea cover an empty stomach. Yotr Kno*r What you are Taking. When you take Grove's Tasteles Chill Tooie because the formula i plainly printed on every bottli showing that it is simply Iron am Quinine in a tasteless form. N cure, no pay. 50c. Nine ?>ot of every ten men whi begin life poor manage to boh their own to the end. l'epsin preptirati ens olien fail to- r lieve indigestion because they cnn tli gost only albuminous foods. There i one preparation that digests all ciass?j of food, and teat is Kodol Dvspepsi Cure. It cures the worst ca5c? of indi gestion and gives instant relief, for i digests what you eat* Wallace & John son. To Cure a Cold in One Day. Take Laxative Bromo Quinin Tablets. All druggists refund ch money if it fails to cure. K. \V (irove's signature is on each boxlix The man who believes in givin, thedevil his due should neve have his body cremated. n ftCO rmenieura niui ]iiit'iiiii'inia > any other lung trouble, prompt relief i necessary, as it is dangerous to delay Wt would suggest that One Mtuut Cough Cure in- taken as so:>n as hidica tions of having taken cold are noticed It cures quickly and its early u>e ptn vents consumption. Wallace & .tolin SOU. All men are horn free an< equal, but some 01 them grow uj anil get married. (Jut this out and take it to Dr. P, C Scott's drug srere ond get*a free sam ui<? oi Chamberlain's Stomach am Liver Tablets, the be?t physic. The also cure disorder* of the stomacli biliousness and headache. . i We are Still Leaders in FINE DRESJ h,N"D TEEHMIKiiS ? Al>0i|8ILKSrLACLS. I RIBBONS, ^ N II A Full Line of , Fina 3v?illlna 1 Still Headquarter* for ' Toys and. Christr , Full Stock of Reynold's - $2, $'lo0 and 5 | County, yiensecall and pot prices, We will : -^rT Stackley's C . ~\T\ . HO 61! Hi 111 M. F, HE IKTirLg-stzee, if you want a good Horse. .Mule, Hp me. Select stock til ways on hand. Will Have on hand a horje full ct BUGGIES, and witjiiu thirty days wilFrt Everything sold at rock hot toot price : TllffllFta.T Geo. T. Burnette, , PRACTICAL TIN, GOITER AND f! Manufacturer of T s Dealer ir : Tin and Hardware, Cookir s Leave your Tobacco- Flues order* Scott's drug Store. , ( GEO- T- BUR: i Sept 8 tf 1 - ? e' The two most awkward things ^ (4 'in this world are a woman holding a' 5 a gun and a bachelor holding af fl?v t baby. A P Persons who suffer from indgeslion ran not expect to live long, because s they miinot eat food required to nour- ( ish tile body and the products of tl e 'n 1 k 3!??Knv *4/-? .Mir finiwnnq Ken If UilUl^,:MCU luvun iiivt ' v/ the blood It is important to rttre in-;*eve '' digestion a* soon a* possible. nr?l the!e,,e< best- method of dofriir this i- 10 use the j J preparation known a> Ko^oI Dyspepsia ?r0* o Cure. It digests what you cat and' m-v re-tores all the digestive organs to, ^r-v perfect health* Wallace &. lohnson. | ''ul r> [lv|i, jl Some men are like silver-plated r knives-they look bright, but are'and usually dull. iUI11 i- Lb\ Cady's Condition Powcters. I s i 'J ... Are just what a horse needs when in O # I 0J? I a bad condition. Tonic, blood pttrifter and j. vermifuge. They are not Sood but f *0 ^ t medicine and the bc-t in use to put a i imi T'rii-e O.'i em. i 1 I?I I1UI >U 111 |M IMli; iuivi"n. * V ?- j per package. For sale by D. C. Scott, i CI 7. . .... 1 ' !UOt A warm bite is uol a soft snap|s.lf 0 lor the tramp who gels it from a <uir? dog. j^?i ' BEAT OUT OF AN' 1XCKEASE 01 J.*'"1 rr JUS PENSION. ;^as A Mexican war veteran ami promin- for j ent o?Iit.or writes: ''Seeing the adver- iml. tisi'inent of Chamberlain'* Colic. Choi- den; ~ aurl I li ? rr In n ; I Itcnifftv. I ?1111 PC- I. I s minded that as a soldier in Mexico in . '47 and '48, I contracted Mexican T e diarrhoea and this remedy has kept ong - idc from getting an increase in my of j; I pension tor 011 every renewal a do.-c 01 first >- it restores me." It is unequalled as a Boo -! quick cure for diarrhoea and and is' pun i pleasant and safe to take. For sale by mot j Dr. l). c. Seott. ; 3tar i) The tallest man in tlu? world is lM,i I . orj-O' not above criticism. ; 'Boo /j? cyei fn oft * 'I'll i y This signature i? ea cvory bo* of tho genuine [ ? Laxative Brotno-Quioioe Tattou 1 dres Uk> xcxacdy tiot tans p. n?l< in out day .. SOU J GOODS, 1 M ?.r * . 1 ' *'Uv a.-#.. J VELVETS' ' :| OTION8 etc;. ' r3T O-occis-. % i nas Presents. [ $ ') Shoes?the best in I'is H save you money. - , -"j ash Store, EES AND MOLES, GGiES, WAGONS, 1 RNESS, ETC, M A SPECiALTy, I ILLER r I - - - s. c. .. . ^ I iggy, Wagon or Harness, call or.,' sell for cash or approved paperCOLUMBIA, and HACKNEY. " eeive forty more. s and gtiaran teeth w-: i$ ia Flies. j Florence, 5. C" ' SHEET IKON WORKER. sbacco Flues. ig and Heating Ste ; with M. L. Allen at Dr. D. C fJETTE, "1 KLOKENOK, S. (!. Vht-n a t/iaii ffimwss bowju-i." mother man,he expects a whole ver garden in return. ROM IXEN r CHICAGO WOMA>" SPEAKS. oi. R<?xa Tvler. of Chicago, Vic- lident Illinois Woman's Alliance* ipeaking of Chamberlain') Cough/? leriy. says: "I ^uttered with :c re cold this winter which threat- 1 to run into pneumania. I tried" rent remedies but I seemed t'. 1 v worse and the medicine up-e: stomach. A friend advised nie to ? i hainberlain'n Cough Remedy and < and it was pleasant to take ami i! " fved me at once. I :tm now entire- * .vov>'ivd, ?aved a doctor's till, tim suttering, and I will never be witt this splendid medicine again;''"' sale by I>r. I). C Scott* he average man considers olh- % nen why only when they conit * lim lor advice. *!IP: MOTHER'S FA VORTTE. (i'anib??rlain's CorgivIteniofTy i.-* tire lier's fovositc* 11 is-pleasant aod t for children to take and always 1 s. It i^ intended especially f<: * rlis, cold>. croup and whoopim; ' irb, and is the best medicine mad these diseases. There is not t ? - s.. t danger in giving it to childre: ? it ecnhiin* no opium oV other injur i drug a -id may be {riven ;u rly to :t Im be a- an aciuk. For.sil* -* . [)r: 5> C. S-utt. ? ! very body 1 i ke3 ben i rs; everybtal - f ht to have them; but don't tbwi < hinting out a single row witliDiir gettnig a copy of Biggie Kerry. ' ! . This book is written by .1 * ,-tical grower am! will cave you icy, time and trouble front th * t. Starting right is more fchae : way toward success. Market vers pronounce Biggie 'Bern '' k one of the moot- helpful beote < written ou the subject.' J&ioy r he leading growers lure twjfcri- id their experience to its puge-t price is oO cents, hv m ii!*. >*2? is the publisher* Co., -Philadelphia.? . .i A S