The watchman and southron. (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, October 28, 1884, Image 3

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28. Entered at the Pott O?ce at Sumter, S. <?., as Second Oats Matter. HEW ADVERTISEMENTS. J. J. Dargan-Residence for Rent. C. Bart k Co.-Fruit, 4c., W. J. Beard, Ch1 a-Election Notice. W. F. Rhame, Ch*n-Election Notice. A. H. Weeks? Chief of Police-Notice. E. F. Witton,Prest-Attention Democrats. - John Reed-On Account. A. A. Solomons-Fall Anoouncment. A. B Mutb'zan, Charleston-Cotton Factor. H. Bischoff k Go., Charleston-Cotton and Bice Factors. - Personal. Hist Madge Mclaurin is visiting m town. Mr. J. M. Jennings has moved back to his country home. Hr. D. W. Brailsford from Clarendon gave ? ? s call last Friday which we highly appre date!.. Vi Capt. T. Hasell Dick of Colombia, thoogh formerly of our Coon ty, came to Sumter yes terday^to help swell the Democratic throng. Kr. C. E. Green, Jr., has gooe to Balti? more to attend the Medical College at that place. ~We are under obligations to him for [ late Baltimore and New York papers. Our readers will find elsewhere an interest? ing letter from Mr. C. B. Porteos, who was a citizen of oar town some years ago, but is now living "hr Pennsylvania. We are very I glad to hear from our friend once more. Hr. DV B. Anderson, formerly one of the editors of the Watchman and Southrot^ and also of the Tnt* Southron before our consolidation, left yesterday morniug tor California. Oar best wishes go with our friend to his far away Western home. Cel. J. Ai Hoyt, editor and proprieter of the B?pt?t Courier, and Capt. Patrick prin? cipal of the Greenville Military Institute - verein Sumter Sunday and yesterday. Dr^ Chas. Manly of r urmaa University, preached at the Baptist Church, Sunday morning, and at the Methodist Church at night. A large audience greeted the Doctor ete^cb. service, which, it is needless to say wasT made delightful by the sympathetic, earnest discoures he delivered. Married. . ($B. Wednesday night last, at the residence j of the brides' father, Mr. C. H. Jones, in this tow?, hy Rev. H. F. Cbreitxberg, Mr. Paul Fowler, of Wilmington, N. C., to Miss Mary Jones ?? Sumter. Death. On Tuesday, the 14th instant, at his home Sn Berkeley County, Dr. E. J. Rembert, formerly of Ma yes vi! le, Sumter County. ' ? " A Saggestion. Would it not be a good idea for the mer? chants to close next Tuesday. A better day's work for Democracy could be put in. JLecture. lt is reported that Rev. Dr. J. William Jones, of Virginia, the most noted chaplain of Lee's Army and the author of "Personal Reminiscences of Gen. R. E. Lee," will lecture in Sumter during next month on nome topic connected with the history of the war. _.__ Happy. We see from a clipping that our young friend, Mr. J.Theo. Solomons, of Troy, Ab? beville County, has a fine son. We have had very partial reports about this youthful J stranger, but he must bea wonderful baby. Be has the proudest grandmother in the Southern States, and is 16 day old. Stolen. The Chief of Police showed us a bag of shoes, contai og four pairs, which he had cap tared from a suspicions party last night. Bj reference to the advertisement in another column, the owner may identify bis property. County Lodge, I. O. 6. T This organization will meet with Sumter Lodge the 4th Thursday in November. The i. Lodges should elect and send in a list of their delegates to the Count j Secretary, Dr. G. Allen Hoggings, Manning, S. C., at an early day._ Hot Sapper. The ladies of Pisgah Church will give a bot supper near the Church, at the residence of Hr. B F. Rbame, Friday, the 7th Novem? ber, for the purpose of raising funds to com? plete the repairs of the building. The patron? age of the public is solicited, and all who come are promised a pleasant time socially, outside the good that may be done. The Weather. We see that a number of our exchanges are informing their readers and the country gen? erally that it is dry and dusty. We never like to be left too far behind in giving useful information and so we will add oar mite to the volume of testimony on that subject, lt it dry and dusty-awfully so. Pine Stock. Three horses were recently sold in Sumter to Charleston parties at a high figure, tbougi we do not know the precise amount The price of one of them, "Palmetto," a home raised colt belonging to Capt. B. G. Pierson, according to rumor, varies from $750 to $1, ~ 200. As Capt Pierson asked $1,000 for him aorne time ago, we imagine the latter figure correct. The others also bronght fine prices. - i i - Beligious. The meetings at the Methodist Church were continued the psst week, and will probably be carried on through tbe present 'one. Rev. Mr. Dnncan did most of the preaching last week, and bis thoughtfai, earnest sermons fell upon good ground. Bis reputation in Sumter ?s a rising man among the young ministers of the Conference is well established. Some ten or a dozen applications for membership have been re? ceived, tod the membership of the Church ls greatly revived. Dr. Maoly's sermon Sunday night was well received. The Pastor was especially delighted with it. ?mm ? ? - ? Enterprise. Messrs. Mallett k Atkins are having a live? ly campaign down in the Concord woods. They are not working on politics but pine trees, and the trees are having a bard time of it. The tramway, which runs from the mill to the W. C. k A. road, near Mrs. J. J. . Chandler's, is tasked to its fall capacity in carrying off the lumber cut by. those gentle ' men. We had the pleasure of a ride on their road some days ago, and while it bas no Pollman coaches, and does not ran a mile a m?nate, yet it was enjoyed all the same, and vre brought away pleasant recollections of the courtesies of this enterprising firm. Hr. A. A. Solomons claims the attention of our readers to day, as be tells of the many attractions in his store. His adver? tisement is a long one, bnt is worth reading. At Mr. Weeks' fruit and vegetable stand this morning we saw a number of fine cab? bage, one of which weighed 16 lbs. - We would refer our readers to Mr. John Reid's advertisement, though the best place of reference would be his store, where all -bit promises can be more than reedited. Heh will soon be prepared with an extensive < grocery department in the rear of his dry 11 foo* ?ore- n SUMTER'S GREAT DAY. A Meeting That Has Eclipsed Any in the State. Our quiet streets yesterday morning gare but little evidence of the enthusiastic, surging crowd of earnest Democrats which would greet the distinguished speakers as the time for the meeting drew near. The Committee to fire saintes had their cannon at work early in the morning, and as the booming echoes sounded over the County, new inspiration was gathered by the Democrats of Sumter County. At 12 o'clock the speakers left Jervey's Hotel in carriages, escorted by the cavalcade of mounted Democrats, and accompanied by the Sumter Band, which we will say right here, furnished good music the entire day. The stand was erected on the North side of the Court House Square, and the intervening space betweeo the stand and Court House, and towards the street was packed with a dense mass of humanity. Seats for the ladies were comfortably arranged to the right of the front of the stand and the mounted men were placed on the right. The stand was occupied by Gov. Thomp? son, Senators Hampton and Butler, Col. Wm. Elliott, Col. J. Q. Marshall, Gen. Izlar, Gen. ?Miles, Lieut. Gov. Sheppard, T. M. Gilland, Esq., Col. Earle, Gen. Moise, Col. Dargan, Hon. J. S. Richardson, Col. Peebles, Capt. E. M. Cooper, H. F. Wilson, Esq., Mr. J. R. Mnldrow, Dr. F. M. Beckham, R. D. Lee, Esq., Col. J. D. Blanding and others. The exercises were opened with prayer by Rev. Theodore Porter, after which, Col. J. H. Earle introduced Gov. Thompson, who gave us, as be always does, an eloquent speech. He gave his hearers a glimpse of the glorious deeds of the Democratic Party, mentioned the salient points in its career and showed the j need of taking the government from thc bands of the corrupt men now in power, asserting that no change for the better was possible while Republicans held the govern? ment. The next Presidential term woo'd complete the first hundred years of Presi? dential rule, and he prayed that the century that commenced with the glorious rule of a Washington would not be disgraced at i?s close by a Blaine. Cleveland's peerless char? acter was contrasted with the spotted reputa? tion of bis opponent. The speaker paid an eloquent tribute to the Democratic Party in this State and declared that while its honer was safe for the past it could be kept so io the future only by an earnest effort on the part of our people. Col. William Elliott, candidate for Con? gress was introduced by Col. J. D. Blanding ? fitting terms. Col. Elliott's speech was replete with sound sense and hard facts. He spoke of tbe great wealth and importance of tbe 7th District, aud stated that it contain M every seaport io the State except Charles? ton, and that it was one of the most impor? tant Districts in Sontb Carolina. He showed Small's record in educational matters, and proved conclusively that he (Col. Elliott) bad done far more for tbe education of colored people than ever Smalls did, or could have done. He declared that Smalls bad been beaten time and again in Beaufort. He was looked upon as the bead of a ring which was organized for tbejespecial purpose of absorb? ing every office in the district, and a revolt against his autocratic rule, was steadily growing. Many promises of support have been received from intelligent colored men, and the 4th of November will show a Demo? cratic majority if each Democrat does his duty. Geo. Moise next introduced Hampton in one of his nice little speeches, and as the old hero slowly rose to bis feet and came into the view of tbe immense audience, s<tch a cheer was sent up as made the welkin ring. Shout after shoot, cheer after cheer followed like a continuous roar, and the ladies themselves catching the enthusiasm, sprang to their feet, waving their handkerchiefs and parasols in honor of the man we all delrght to honor Senator Hampton. The cheering lasted fully five minutes before he could commence his Bpeech. His first words were : "My friends, if you vote like you holler the Democracy is safe." His address was very forcible aud no synopsis can do it justice. The main thought be wished to impress upon his audience, was the necessity for hard, earnest work till the sun goes down the 4th November. Senator Butler was introduced by Hon. J. S. Richardson, and be was received with an enthusiasm second only to that of Hampton. Io bis speech he asserted that the election of Blaine would mark the beginning of the end of popular Government in the Uni? ted States, for it would be no evidence that corruption and bribery are the winning cards in tbe race for official position. He showed why the people here should be interested in Cleveland's election, bow the post offices, tbe Collectorship, the U. S. Marshalls, all were used as engines of corruption and oppression by tbe Republicans and only can be reformed by an absolute change of Party. Senator ? Butler's speech was an indignant, earnest j protest against Republican role and an elo? quent appeal for Democratic success. Attorney General Miles was introduced by Col. J. J. Dargan who eulogized his official and personal purity and honesty. Gen. Miles made a quiet, conservative speech, full of wise political advice-just such a speech as an Attorney General should make. The key note of his address was the necessity of both white and colored working together for the common good. T. M. Gilland, Esq , was then introduced by Maj. H. F. Wilson. Mr. Gilland did not talk long bot what be did ?ay was uncom? mon!- good. He put the big crowd io a laughing humor ; and then after a few earnest words from tbe County Chairman, W. H. Cuttioo, the meetiog was dismissed. We congratulate the county upoo the splendid success of its Mass Meeting. Thc correspondent of the News and Courier said that it was by far the largest meeting he hud attended duriog tbe campaign, and we are glad to know that the County shows that she is thoroughly in earnest in the good work. Keep the ball rolling, keep np the good work, and bury the infamous pnrty that is trying to ruin our Country, too deep for r?s? urrection next Tuesday. The Cit cus! Was a great success. It brought a surging crowd of sight-seers to town, and from early morn to dusty eve the streets were filled with a good humored, dancing, delighted mass of negroes, interspersed here and there with whites. The procession through the town was np to the usual average but the dust abounded so plentifully that much of its gilding aud glory was hidden under suffo? cating clouds; but the throngs on the street applauded, and were delighted all tbe same. Not one in five who came to town went to the circus, but after surveying its glittering splendors as it passed through town, content? ed themselves with walking the streets, and making themselves at home io the various stores. A trio of colored damsels were pointed oot to us io one of the largest stores late io the afternoon, who had been sitting there quietly enjoying themselves ever since tbe procession passed. The show was about as usual-some say that it was better than the average. The usual animals were on hand with some varia? tions, and the osnal jokes were perpetrated by the clowns. There was some fine trapeze and swinging bar performances, some bicycle riding tbat was ahead of anything Sumter can do. As far as we know, less damage than usual has been done by its coming. .- i- - - That Store in the bend-we mean Mr. Barnett's-is still distributing goods all over the Couoty for a consid?r?t io o. A choice, well selected rtock of groceries, presided over by the best af clerks, in addition toa large line of dry ?roods- and hardware, is offered to buyers at rates as low as tue lowest. The Santee Association. On the morning of the 23rd, the Santee Baptist Association, composed of twenty-one Churches, convened at the Piedmont Baptist Church, a mile sonth of Bishopville. Mr. W. H. Cuttino, who bas been the Moderator of this body for several years was re-elected to the position. Rev. C. C. Brown was also re? elected to the position of clerk and the body proceeded to hear reports from the churches, and to receive the funds sent up for the differ? ent Christian Missions in this land and in heathen countries. The contributions from some of the churches, were not as large AS they were last year, but, on the whole, the progress in benevolent gifts has been marked from year to year since coming out from union with the old Chariest ou Association. The ministers present at this meeting were W. 0. Petty, M. E Broaddus, J. H. Carpen? ter, J. D. Andrews, J. J. Myers, H. W. Mahoney, C. C. Brown, L D. Bass, B. C. Lampley, C. Manly and R. H. Griffith. On the first night of the meeting, Dr. Man? ly preached a most interesting sermon, and on the second night Mr. Broaddus delivered an address on his recent travels in Europe. Ou Saturday night, Rev. J. D. Andrews preached a pleasing sermon, and this was fol? lowed by two talks on Foreign Missions. The contributions from those present were quite free, and some seventy-five dollars were added to the mission funds during the meet? ing. On Sunday morning Mr. Bass preached the Association Sermon at the Baptist Church, and Mr. Brown preached at the Methodist Chnrcb. full and appreciative congrega? tions attended each Church. The delegations from thz churches were only medium in number. Some of the best churches were conspicuous by the absence of any representative. The next meeting will be held in Camden, and it is hoped that every church will be present through its delegates. The hospitality of the Bishopville folk was abundant and cordial. Many complained of not being able to Secure as many visitors as they were prepared for. All the denomina? tions of the community seemed to take a live? ly interest in the meeting. The attendance upon the exercises of the meeting and npon the preaching nt night tested the capacity of the church to the utmost, and the spirit of fraternal harmony was pleasant to behold. Mr. H. A. James, one of the lending mem? bers at Piedmont, was detained at home by sickness, and his absence was felt io the meet? ing. The report of the Executive Board of the Association was qnite cheering. Only two churches in the Association were pastorless during the past year, and efforts will be made lo supply every one for the future. A Baptist Association is not a legislative body, but is convened only to hear reports of work done and to stimulate Churches to the accomplishment of greater things for the canse of Christ. In every respect this meet? ing was a success. Drunken Policemen. We have heard that several Policemen were on a big drunk last Friday and had a "per? fectly splendid lime." Fortunately money was scarce and there was not as much drunk? enness as otherwise might have been, but if oar streets had been filled with drunken rowdies we would have had poor protection from some, at least, of the officers to whom it is snpposed the care ot the town is en? trusted. We think the Council was very well satisfied that the Police were drunk from the fact that the parties who had been arrest? ed Friday were all turned loose Saturday morning, without the infliction of any pun? ishment, and we think they acted right in so doing. We are not sure, however, that they did right in not punishing the policemen, who had disgraced their office and endangered the town by ?heir conduct that day If it is ne? cessary to violate the license laws of ihetown, and override the provisions of the Charter, in on - to give satisfaction to the whiskey in? terest, surely that necessity does not extend so far as to require policemen who love whiskey so well that they cannot keep sober while on duty. These men, in a measure, have charge of our property and our lives, and it is a grave offence for such an officiai to get drunk, and so to unfit himself, not only for enforcing the laws in respect to others, but also for obeyiug the laws himself. And jusi here we wish to disclaim any censure of oar police force as a whole, for we have some ns good policemen as can be found in the State. No harm, as far a3 we know, resulted from Friday's frolic, except the probable locking up of an innocent victim or two during the night, but harm might have resulted. Vcr bum sap. Is he Guilty ? The Council had a knotty case before it yesterday morning. One of the Wardens, Z. E. Walker, colored, who keeps a whiskey shop, was indicted for selling whiskey at bis store on Liberty Sireet, last Friday, when, by consent of Council, he had moved Iiis bar for the day, to the Depot. The evidence was decidedly conflicting, both sides swearing very positively, and one side (we don't know which) lying without hesita? tion. After due consideration, the Council, with the understanding that the accused is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty, discharged thc case. Mayesville Items. MAYESVILLB, S. C., October 27, 1884. .Vr. Editor: The weather is still dry and dusty. Jack Frost bas made its appearance, and vegetation is not as green as it once was. Mr. Henry Anderson is quite sick. Rev. Mr. Stoll is also unwell. Rev. R. B. Maloney and lady passed through town last week, en route from Man? ning to Timmonsville. Rev. J. Howard Carpenter and family have returned from Augusta Ga, where he has been spenditigjiis vacation with relatives and friends. Hurrah ! for us. We have a new pump up town ; now give us one down town and we will be rich. If no better can be done,.give as the old one. We havn't had any water for eight months and are tired of taking our whiskey straight. We have two markets but that does not reduce the price of beef. It keeps high, very high. I hear that the steeple to the Presbyterian Church is to he 100 feet high which is pretty good for a town of our size. DUGGAN. Manville Items. MANVILLE, S. C., Oct 24, 1884. Mr. Editor: In your issue before the last you say your correspondent made charges of short weights agninst your cotton buyers. This, however, was not the case, your corres? pondent gave what was discussed more than once in his presence simply as a bit of news. The parties who made the charge do not pro? pose to retract worih a cent and are men of sound and practical minds, the opinion of your correspondent "H." to the contrary notwithstanding. "H." loses sight of the fact that in this day of public gins each gin is supplied with scales similar to those used by buyers, and that each bale is weighed after it is pressed, thus doing away with the old pian of "estimating a bale by so much seed cotton." If "H." were not such a young man he would doubtless be charged with fu gyism. But this is enough said. Let us have fairplay all around, and the past will soon be forgotten. There is a movement on foot to establish a post office between Beaver Dam and Scape O'er Swamp, near New Salem Church, to be called New Salem. X. Z. Awful Nice. Of all places in the world to spend a pleas? ant hour in, Messrs. Kingsland & Ileaih, of Columbia, can take the cake. Housekeepers go wild over the nice things to make home attractive and bring the nice young men from a distance to soe "Our Mary," wbo ought to have vases for flowers, cologne bottles to keep themselves sweet, a nice lamp with a patent shut off burner, which is haudy for Sunday evenings. . Supervisors of Election. The following United States Supervisors hare been appointed for Sumter County ; G. Myers, Ml H. Fields, T. J. Boykin, B. Pleasants, W. W. Ramsay, F. Myers, E. Holmes, William Singleton, Wm. Smith, K. Johnson, R Eiick. E. H. States, C. Andrews, J. J. McCaugh and William Cohen. -.-?^??^ - Do not allow worms to cheat your children out of their living. Shriner's Indian Vermi? fuge will destroy these miserable pests, and give the little fellows new annora for the bat? ik of Hie. NO POISON IN THE PASTRY IF Tanina,leemon,Orange, etc., flavor enke*, Crcaon, Pudding, <tc.,ai delicately and nat? nrallyas the fruit from which they arc made. FOR STRENGTH AKD TRUE FRUIT FLAVOR THEY STAND ALONE? PNEPARED BY THE Price Baking Powder Co., Chicago, III. 61. Louis, Mo. MAKIRI OF Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder -AMD Dr. Price's Lupnlin Yeast Gems, Bett Dry Hop Ycart. FOS fiATi-R S'S" 0-S30CSZUS. _WE MAKE BUT Ogg QUALITY._ LIGHT HEALTHY BREAD YEASTGEMS The best dry hop yeast in the world. Bread raised by this yeast ts ltyht, white and whole? some like our grandmother's delicious bread GROCERS SELL THEM. PREPARED BY THC Price Baking Powder Co., Hanns o< Dr. Price's special Flayonig Extracts, Chicago, HI._St. Louis, Mo. GOOD SUGAR 16 Lbs. for $1.00. 3 LB. ?UM At 10 Cents. FLOUR ?5.00 A BARREL. FULL STOCK -OF GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, ETC., -AT BOTTOM PRICES. GLASSWARE IN GREAT VARIETY. ALTAMONT MOSES, N. E. Corner Main and Liberty Streets. Estate of Elizabeth H. DuBose, DECEASED. ALL PERSONS boldingr claims against said Estate will present same duly at? tested, and all persons in any way indebted to said Estate, will make immediate payment to JAMES A. CRAIG, Oct 21-31* Attorney for Executrix^ GEO. A. SHIELDS, MANCKACT?KKR OF Steam En? Boilers, Sai Mills, GEIST MILLS, CANE MILLS, COTTON PRESSES, ?fcc. IRON ANO BRASS CASTINGS MADE TO ORDER, PALMETTO IRONWORKS, COLUMBIA, S. C. Oct 21 v G0NGAREE NURSERIES. QR APE VINES -AND SMALL FRUITS IN GREAT VARIETY For sale at lowest prices. Address R. M. SIMS, COLUMBIA, S. C. Oct 21_ REOPENING OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS: j Olee of School Commissioiier, SUMTER COUNTY. SUMTER, S. C , OCT. 10, 1884. TUB TRUSTEES of thc various School Districts of this County will cause I he Public Schools of 'heir respective districts to be opened on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3D, proximo, or as soon thereafter as practicable. By order of Board of Examiners. J. DI?GS WILDER, Oct 14 School Commissioner. FOR SALE: (CHOICE FARM ol' about 200 acres with j j Dwelling House, Ac , on Rocky Bluff, j Brice low, teruia easy, tilla perfect. Apply to R..D. LEE. Oct 21 3t: 1 MASTER'S SALE. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SUMTER COUNTY. IN THE COMMON PLEAS. D. Morris & Bros., Plaintiffs, vs. Sampson Taylor, Defendant. BY VIRTUE of a decretal order made in the above stated case and dated May 29th, 1884. I will sell at public auction in front of the Court House in the Town of Sumter in said State, on Monday, November 3,1884, (or day following, ) between the hours of ll o'clock in the forenoon and 5 o'clock io the afternoon, the following premises : "All that piece, parcel or Tract of Land, lying and being in the State and County aforesaid, upon the head waters of Cane Savannah Swamp, containing thirty (30) acres, more or less, bounded on the North by lands sold to James Pickney and lands sold to Thomas Smith ; East by lands sold to Mathew Geddings and Harbart Pitts: South bolands now owned by Wm. R. Flud, and West by lands sold to Richard Reese." Terms of Sale-Cash. Purchaser to pay for necessary papers. JOHN S. RICHARDSON, Oct 7 Master. The State of South Carolina, SUMTER COUNTY. IN THE COURT COMMON PLEAS. Charles Spencer, Gertrude C. Scarbor? ough, Lucy Jane Dixon, Edward L. Spencer, Charles E Spencer & Alice R. Spencer. Plaintiffs, vs. Clarendon R. Spencer, Charles S. James, and Emmie C. James, Defendants. BY VIRTUE of a Decretal Order made in the above stated cause and dated June 2nd, 1884, I will sell at Pnblic Auction, in front of the Court House, in the Town of Sumter, in said State, on MONDAY, No? vember 3rd, 1884, (or day following), be? tween the hours of ll o'clock in the fore? noon, and 5 o'clock in the afternoon, the following premises: All of that parcel of Land which was con? veyed to Caroline D. Spencer by John H. Dixon, by deed dated March 4th, 1876, con? taining Eighty (80) acres more or less, situ? ated in said County and State, on Dixon Branch, waters of Big Ray and Lynelle's Creek, (now styled Lynette's River,) and bounded on the North by said Dixon Branch, which separates it from land formerly of Charles Spencer; on the East by the public road to Camden, and lands formerly of the said John H. Dixon, and on the So'uth and West by lands formerly of the said Charles Spencer. Also, all that other parcel of land, con? taining two acres more or less, situated in said County and State, which was conveyed to the said Caroline D. Spencer by Rufus 0. Dixon by his deed bearing no date, but which w-.s probated on December 28th, 1876, and was recorded on January 4th, 1877, said parcel of land being therein de? scribed as "all the land of which the said Rufus 0. Dixon was then seized and pos? sessed on the Southern and Eastern side of the ditch leading from lands of Charles Spencer and Mrs. Caroline D. Spencer, through the land of J. W. Stuckey into the waters of the Mill pond of A. F. Cousar, and j as bounded Northernly, l>y land purchased by the said Rufus 0. Dixon from D. M. A. Mints; Easternly and Southernly by hinds of J. W. Stuckey, and Westernly by public road from Bishopville to DaBose's Bridge." Terms of Sale: One-half Cash, and the balance on a credit of one year from the day of sale, with interest thereon from the dajT of sale at the legal rate, payable annu? ally until the whole be paid-secured by the bond or bonds of the purchaser or pur? chasers, and a mortgage of the premises, with the privilege to the purchaser to pay the whole in cash. Purchaser to pay for necessary papers and recording mortgages. JOHN S. RICHARDSON, Oct. 7, 1884._Master, j MASTER'S SALE. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SUMTER COUNTY. IN THE COMMON PLEAS. J. I Middleton cfc CV, Plaintiffs, vs. Charles Spencer, et al , Defendants. BY VIRTUE of a decretal order made in the above entitled CH use and dated Feb? ruary loth, 1884, I will sell at public auction in front of the Court House in the Town of Sumter in said State, on .Monday, November 3d, 1884, (or day following,) between the hours of ll o'clock in the forenoon and 5 o'clock in the afternoon, the following prem? ises : "All that tract of land situate in said ? County and State, containing two hundred j and fifty acres more or less, bounded on the j North by lands now or for merly of the Estate of Dr. J. E. Dennis, on the East by lands now or formerly of W. R. Dixon and John H. Dixon, on the South by the Public Road leading from DuBose's Bridge over Lynches River tn Bishopville, and on the West by i lands now or formerly of H. G. Scarborough j and of the Estate of John E. Dennis." Terms of Sale-Cash on day of sale. Purchasers to pay for nece?sarv papers. JOHNS. RICHARDSON, Oct 7 Master. fl! ASTER'S SA LE, State of South Carolina, SUMTER COUNTY. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Robert C. McFadden, Executory Trus? tee, under order of the Court and the Last Will and Testament of Henry Spann, Deceased, Plaintiff, vs. Sarah A. Mellett, Martha M. Moore, E. Bland Mellett and Jos. Rytten bcrg <fc Sons, Defendants. BY VIRTUE of a decretal order made in the above entitled cause and dated Oct. 13th, 1883, I will sell at public auction in front of the Court House in the Town of Sumter in said State, on Monday, November 3d, 1884, (or day following,) between the hours of ll o'clock in the forenoon and 5 o'clock in the afternoon, The life Estate of Sarah A. Mellett in and to the following tracts of land, to wit : The life Estate of the said Sarah A. Mellet "of, j in or to that certain piece, parcel, tract or ! plantation of land, situate, lying and being j in the County and State aforesaid, containing 1 two hundred and thirty acres, more or less, bounded on the North by lands of Estate of Dinkins, ou the East by lands of Wash Allen and lands of Elizabeth Thompson and of Thomas Richardson, on the South by lands of Murray and of Estate of Burrell Moody, and on the West by lands of the Estate of Burrell Moody and of the Estate of Moore: also the life Estate of the said Sarah A. Mel? lett of, in and to all that other tract, or par? cel of land, situate in said County and State, containing eighty-four acres, more or less, and bounded on the North by lands of the Estates of Moore and of Moody, on the East by lauds of the Estates of Moore and of Moody, on the South by lands of the Estate of James A. Moody, and on thc West by lands of the Estate of Dr. W. W. Anderson-the said two tracts being the same devised under the will of William Wheeler." Also the interest in remainder belonging to the Defendant, Mart lia M. Moore of, iu and to the two said described tracts of land. Also thc interest in remainder, belonging to the Defendant, E. Bland Mellett of, iu and to the two said described tracts of land Terms of sale-Cash. Purchasers to pav for necessary papers. JOHN S RICHARDSON, Oct 7, 1884-4t_Master. SHERIFF'S SALES. BY virtue of Sundry Executions, to mc directed, will bc sold at ?Sumter C. H., on the first MONDAY and day following in November next, 1S84, and as many days j thereafter as may be necessary, within the j legal hon rs of gnlc, to the highest bidder, for ! cash, thc following property : Two Bales of Cotton, seized and to be sold J as the properly of G. J. Baker, under warrant i of attachment of A. S. & W. A. hro.vn, ! against G. J. Raker. j 3,500 hhs, Seed Cotton. 225 Bushels of j Cotton Seed, 25 Bushels of Corn, 25 Bushels of Potatoes, 500 hhs. Fodder, seized and to be sold as the property of W. I*. & S. A. Mathis, under warrant of attachment of Mrs. J. M. Jennings, against the said W. P. & S. A. Mathis. 1,2U0 Lbs. Seed Cotton and 10 Bushels ? Corn, seized and to be sold as the property ! of Flander Moses, under warrant of attach? ment of James E. llcriotl vs. the said Flan der Moses. Il W. DURANT, S.S. C. Sheriffs Office, Oct. 17, 1884: FALL AND WINTER 1884. I TAKE PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING TO MT FRIENDS AND THE PUBLIC generally thnt I have returned from New York, having hought the largest and finest assort? ment of MEN'S, YOUTHS', BOYS' AND CHILDREN'S CLOTHING ever offered by mein this market, nnd have marked them down loic for cash, consisting: of FINE ENGLISH AND FRENCH WORSTEDS* CORKSCREW AND DIAGONALS in Blue, Black and Dahlia, all of whicb^we warrant in fit and make to be the equal of an}* tailor's goods made to order. Also a fine lot of BUSINESS SUITS ranging in price from $6 to $25. A NICE LOT OF EXTRA PANTS CHEAP. A full and complete line of OVERCOATS all styles and qualities, from $2.50 to ?21.00. GENTS' UNDERWEAR. The best unlaundried shirt in the market. The COSMOPOLITAN B. B. BRAND. All sizes. Buj no other. A fine lot of all wool and mixed UNDERVEST at all prices. COMPLETE LOT OF HATS, CAPS AND UMBRELLAS. PIECE GOODS, Consisting of fine Cassimcrcs, Dickey Kerseys in all oo?orf?, Snlem and Kentucky Jeans, and the attention of the ladies is invited to our superior REPELLANT OR WATERPROOF CLOTHS in Blue-black, Steel-grey and Green, all double width. Very cheap. A large lot of ODD COATS, VESTS AND PANTS for sale at half the regaler price and in perfect condition. I would simply say that, as heretofore, I shall spare no pains to sell you the best goods for thc least possible money and guarantee in the fit and wear perfect satisfaction in our goods. Sop 9 3D. eT. "v^jxjxrisr. ARE NOW PREPARED TO SHOW THEIR LARGE il SILL ii ST ?OF FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRESS GOODS, INCLUDING NEW AND CHOICE NOVELTIES IN CashimereSj Cheviots, Camel's Hair, French and Scotch Wool Plaids In all the new shades and combinations, also large assortment of BROCADED AND PLAIN VELVETS; To all of which they invite an early inspection. An elegant assortment of LADIES' AND MISSES' WRAPS in all the latest styles, also full line of JERSEYS in all colors. Largest variety of LADIES', MISSES' AND CHILDREN'S HOSIERY, GLOVES AND NECK WEAR we have ever shown, both as to styles and prices. We now have a much larger variety of styles of Soller's Philadelphia made SHOES FOR LADIES, MISSES AND CHILDREN than we ever had be? fore and guarantee every pair to give satisfaction, and sold at strictly one price. In our GENTS' FURNISHING- DEPARTMENT will be found an elegant Three Ply Linen Bosom UNLAUNDRIED SHIRT called "RYTTEtfBERGS' FAVORITE,'5 which we sell Six for Five Dollars, and guarantee it to be the best shirt sold anywhere for the money. We also have a good shirt that we sell at 54 cents, whilst the CELEBRATED PEARL SHIRT for $1.00 is still the King of Shirts and is even better than it was formerly. -O We invite special attention to our large and well selected stock of CLOTHING -FOR MEN, YOUTHS, BOYS AND CHILDREN, where will be found all the latest and nobbiest styles of the season and which we guarantee to sell at such prices as will defy competition. All the leading shapes and styles of HATS FOR GENTS AND BOYS will be found here also. We carry a line of machine and hand sewed SHOES FOR MEN AND BOYS which are sold at strictly one price, and that an exceedingly low one. Every pair of which are guaranteed to give entire satisfaction. .0 OUR GROCERY DEPARTMENT As usual, is filled with the CHOICEST FANCY AND STAPLE GOODS, to all of w'hich we invite your attention, and only ask an inspection of styles and prices to convince all that wc intend to keep up our well earned repu? tation for QUICK SALES AND SMALL PROFITS. Samples cheerfully sent on application. 3ST. W. Cor, Main and Liberty Streets. Sept 16__ THE "TENNESSEE "WAGON! After having for a long time tried to have a wagon built to suit the wants of this section the subscriber has at last had MADE TO ORDER, The above, which, he thinks, fills the wants of the community in this respect. It has a Wide Bed, Linch Pins, Old Style Coupling, And can couple up as close as desired. The price too is reasonable as it can be ? Sold as Low, or Lower than any Wagon in the Market. Come and see it before buying and satisfy yourself. AliSO ON HAND A full line of the old reliable Emerson & Fisher Co.'s, and Haydock Buggies. Sep 9 FEED AND SALE STAHLES, COR. LIBERTY AND SUMTER STS. AT THU OLD STAND AGAIN ! T. C. SCAFFE, TAKES PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING TO HIS OLD FRIENDS AND THE POSLIC GENERALLY, THAT HE IS AGAIN AT HIS OLD STAND. AND Invites them to Call and See His New Stock, WHICH EMBRACES STOVES, 3E3 umps, Wood and Willow-wares, Crockery and Queen's Ware, LAMPS, CHIMNEYS, BURNERS, 'TIN AND GRANITE IRON WARE, TAPER BUCKETS AND WASH ..ASP'S, BATH TUBS WITH HEATING ATTACHMENT, FEA T HER DU STE US, SHOE, WHIST, STOVE, PAINT AND WHITE WASH BRUSHES. I,Al? BOARDS, LADIES' WORK BASKETS, C1X)THES PINS, CURRY COMBS, HORSE BRUSHES, Pocket and Table Out7 ry. Steam Engine Fittings. Gas pipe cut and threaded from ? to 2 inches. Gunsmith material on hand. Guiiruniihin^done neatly and promptly. Sept 16/ MLLWERY? Mrs. WHITE -AND Miss MILLEE WO?LD INVITE t*e nttentioo of their friends and the ladies generally, to their stock of FALL AND WI??TEI? MILLINERY, Consisting of HATS, BONNETS, RIBBONS, Plumes ?n? Faiic^ Peatier* In variety. ZEPHYR IN ALL SHADES AND COLORS. Give us a ca!T before going elsewhere. ^ar* Thankful for past patronnr o they re? quest those who are indebted to come up and settle as soon as possible. Sept 30_ JOST ARRIVED, THIS D?Y, 1,000 BUSHELS BRIGHTEST AND BEST TEXAS RED RUST PROOF OATS/ Buy no other till you eee them. In any' quantity, GO cents. Also 500 BUSHELS S. C. RED R. P. ?AT8? At55'ceRt3". H. L. B. WELLS, Sept SO At D J. Winn's. . BIG STOCK ?JD LOW PRICES --AT--' W. H. YATES' IN STQRE AND ARRIVING ON EVERY TRAIN Fresli Groods Suitable for all classed. HEAVY km nm GROCEM PLANTERS' SUPPLIES; The largest and best assorted s'todt to town of C20CSESY, GLASSWARE, LAMPS, LANTEBNS, ?c. Elegant assortment of Tin Ware, Wood Ware, Willow Ware, ic Ten Pieces of Tinware for ?1.00. An Endless Variety af Crackers: FRENCH AND PLAIN CANBKSy PURE AND NICE. Fine assortment of the best brands of CIGARS, CHEWING AND SMOKINGT TOBACCO, CIGARETTES, PIPES, AcV TRY MY CHIPPED BEEF. $S3r All goods delivered free of charge to' Railroad Depot or any part Of Townv Ses i 23_ V GRAHAM'S STABLES, REPUBLICAN-STREET, Arrived September 22d, ONE CAR LOAD* Kew mm Specially selected for this market. STYLISH AND RELIABLE DRIVERS/ SUBSTANTIAL WORKERS, EASY RIDERS. Also, on hand, a fine assortment BUGGIES, OF ALL STYLES AND GRAD?S. At prices to suit thc times. CELEBRATED Old Hickory Wagons, Manufactured by the Kentucky Wagon ?faha? factoring Company, of L??rsfltl?, Xy. -ALSO TENNESS?? #AG???S. Sept 23 _W. M. GRAHAM. . -BUT I RESPECTFULLY CALL THE ATTEN tion of my friend? and the public generally to inv large Vud' well selected STOCK, consist? ing cf : DRY GOODS, NOTIONS; CLOTHING,' GENTS* FURNTSHING GOODS, BOOTS, SHOES, HARDWARE/ GROCERIES, Ac, Ac. .i3"?"* I solicit a call and hope you'will gi?? my STOCK a careful inspection. I will e?> d ea cor to mnke il to 'your "beerest to give me your patronage. ?gr* .Ms. IL W. GARDNER and Mr.. L. W. JOYE, will be glad to see their f. lends." B. J. BA RX ETI*, Oct 7-;; Main Street in th'e Send. COLUMBIA FEMALE G0LU8E^ COLUMBIA, S. C., OPENS SEI i EMBER 24 with* i?ic f?l??*-' ?r.g superior advantages;/ 1. CcntVaf ?ad healthful location. 2. Well selected course of study. 3. Thorough instruction. 4. High standard of scholarship. 5. Cooa domestic arrangemenis. 0. Excellent music department. 7. Art department refitted uni' enlarged. 8. Rooms refurnished, 9, Special redu-tion to clubs rrom the same community. Ft . Catalogue and reduction to clubs ad^" dress O. A. DARBY, D. I)., Sept 2" Presider.