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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9. Entered at the Post Office at Sumter, S. O., as Second Class Matter. EXAMINE YOUR DATES. We request each of oar subscribers io ex? aminethe address oo bis paper, and particu? larly to observe the date opon it. This date show? the time ap to which the paper has toes paid for. Many of our subscribers will thoa see that they have paid ia advance; l?t there are many others who will discover ^thatthey have not. TSTSVT ADVERTISEMENTS. D> J. Winn-Overcoats. D. M. Ferry & Co.-Seeds. A. F. M.-Annnah Election. Prof. Berger-Dancing School. , Marion Sanders-Sheriff's Sales. J. STRicbardson-Master-Sales. Folsom Bros.-Christmas Presents, - J." A. Schwerin-A Merry Christmas. '^Kingsland & Heath-Holiday Goods. J. D. Wilder-Exaination of Teachers. J". Byttenberg & Sons-Great Reduction. Backe? ? Baltmau-Tickets to New Or? leans.. ,x^?G. H.Lewis- Picture Frames and Pboto ^?rapns Cleveland and Hendricks-Charleston Dem - castration. Personal. / Col. J. J. Dargan has gone to New York /Hrs?Cora Hewitt, of Darlington, has been , ^Hating ber mother, Mrs. Brand. > "Mr. F. G. Haynsworth is able to be on the "?-*a?re?t again, after asevere spell of-ilinfcs. ' ~ Misses Rosine and Ar ..?e Jennings have leen spending some days with Miss Mamie Hughson. 'ij Revs. C. C. Brown and Theo Porter and Mr. W. H. Cattioo hare gone to Black River ?nd Georgetown on a duck hunt. Mr. J. E. Physiocand family have moved '"'io Charleston, be having taken a situation ..... with ti?eLangley Manufacturing Company. \. - We had a pleasant call yesterday from Mr. .J? 2>. Evana, of Smithville, one of our rising ijonog farmers. Mr. T. M. DeLorme who has been under the - weather from an attack of Rheumatism for 1 <ome time is up again, though still suffering. Capt. P. P. Gaillard and family have mo ved to town, .and are occupying one of I ' 'Col. Earle's cottages. Charlie Croghao who has been for some time holding a position in the Pension De - .partaient" at Washington, is home on fur ?lough. The School Commissioner elect, Mr. E. C. ,v; Bogers, has been quite ill for some time, but - we are glad to learn is better.. He is with friends in Bishop vii Ie. Marion Sanders, Esq., is now holding forth as a fall fledged Sheriff. As oar friend is de? acons of emulating Cleveland by hanging at ?east two criminals, we would advise law | " breakers to suspend their evil ways before - they fall into his power. . Rev. H. F. Chreitzberg will, on next Sun day preach his last Sermon in Sumter pre? vious to the meeting of Conference, which takes place in Charleston daring the week :^oHowiogl The many friends of that gentle? man, in Sumter, would deeply regret any action of Conference that , would result in his / being sent to another field. J. Rytteoberg ? Sous are selling off their . large stock ,of rwidymade clothing very cheap, and have a brand new advertisement to-day about it. "Mr: W. F. Rhame has a remnant of a esr - load of first class, dressed, T. and G. six! Inch yellow pine flooring, which he would be . I -glad to sell. j 1 Our town readers will notice the call for J town taxes in to-day's issue. The books j close on the loth. Don't forget it. The devotees of Terpsichore will be pleased i to know that Prof. Berger wbo has taught ! : the last three generations in Sumter how tot dance, is in town and purposes opening a I dancing school. See advertisement. . Docker & Bultman present the readers of j the Watchman and Southron with some inter? esting reading matter to day. Read what i -they have to say on the subject of Cheap Ex- j cursion Tickets. School Teachers and Trustees will notice j the advertisement of the School Commission? er in to-day's issue. Their attention is also .. called to the fact that no other examination can beheld without the consent of the State ^Superintendent of Ec neat ion. Mr. J. A. Schwerin's store is full to over? flowing with Santa Claus. The boys and ' - girls will all read his advertisement and re - member that he will send np two balloons Christmas Eve night. Mr. D. J. Winn gives notice oi a large reduction in the prices of his overcoats. Too many of our readers have proven their good quality to make it necessary for ns to say anything on the subject. Cold weather is coming, so prepare for it by investing in a good overcoat at bottom prices. The Naiad, the Williamston College paper, pat in an appearance last week, full ot just such an assortment as one would imagine that Prof. Lander aided by a corps of talented ladies would make up. We clipped it very Hberaily this week. The Congaree Nurseries near Columbia bave a foll line of fruit trees, grape vines, berries, .fcc, and we recommend our readers ; who want anything in that line, tc write \o Coi. R. M. Sims, the proprietor instead of} jsendiog their orders to * unknown , parties abroad._ Lost; Bet. We understand from some who attended, that the sapper given by Mr. J. B. Johnston * last Thursday (a lost bet on the election) was : exceedingly tony.. Everybody enjoyed it .-.-except the giver. Birthday Party. Oar young friend, Mr. He.:ry Spann, at? tained bis 21st birthday last week and cele braied that evsnt with a supper and party Wednesday night, which is spoken of as one of ?the most delightful of the season. Railroad Accident. Last Thursday evening the machinery on the engine of the train doe here at 7 o'clock .became disarranged in some way and in the general shake-up which followed the engin? eer was badly burt. Burglary. Mr. George Stokes, Section Master on the Central Road, met with a heavy loss yester? day. His ho uso w. s broken open in his absence and robbed of $ ICO ia c*sh and $100 worth bf clothing. The burglar entered by digging under the hearth. Mr. Stokes better get a wife. She will not cost near as much as the burglars. A Potatoe. Mr. Maxwell Jenkins gave us a potatoe last ! week which weighed at the time it was dug 1 j lbs., and when given to ns 6 lbs. 10 cz. This J Jumbo of a root was raised by a colored man named Andrew Adams, who lives on Mr. Jenkins' place. Now, who can do better ? Cleveland and Hendricks Celebra . tion. Charleston expects to astonish the natives Friday night by a Democratic jollification that w^U cast all former efforts in the shade. Rates; have been reduced on the roads, and tijere. wig be a ?a/rj^att?adance. Married. Mr. Charles E. Bartlette cf Sumter Miss Sallie Green of San Antonia, T were married the 27 th November at the dence of the bride's parents bj Rev, J. Neil, D. D. Mr. John W. Harvin of Clarendon Miss Leonora V. Seal of Sumter were ried the 19th November at the resident the bride's mother near Stateburg. At Baltimore, on the 27th November, J. E. Schwerin, formerly of Sumter, to Amelia Kaufman, of Baltimore^ Md. Death. Miss Mary Scarborough, daughter of Hardy Scarborough of Carter's Crossing, on the 28 th November. In Memoriam. ELIJAH PRINGLE, aged about 84 years an months, departed this life on Friday more Oct. 17, 1884. For ten years his health been gradually failing, much of the time fining him to his house, and for a month he bas been unable to leave his bed. His was quiet and peaceful, and among bis words he was able to say, "All is well." Mr. Pringle was one of our represents men in true worth and integrity of chara? In all his business relations with .his fe. men, his word was his bond, and by a 1 bfe of truth and faithfulness, be had woe honorable name. No one living can ch: aught against him or convict him of wrong doing. To his Church, of which he was a de? for many years, he was a most generous helpful member. The building in which Baptists now worship in Sumter was, great part, the result of his zeal, energy beneficence. For many years and, in f until the beginning of the war, Mr. Prii was repeatedly appointed as delegate from Church to attend upon the meetings of Charleston Association, bis name appeal ia the minutes of that body about 30 tic commencing with the year 1828. Until failing health and the weakness age overmastered bim, his place as & v shipper in his own Qb arch was never vact and for long periods, when the congrega! happened to be pastories3, he maintained prayer meeting, and stimulated his breth to the service of God. He has now come his grave in a ripe old age as a "shocli corn cometh in his season." Instead of ploring his death, devout thanks should returned to God for his long, useful and emplary life. * - i .->?. - - Beligious. The regular monthly onion service x held last Sunday evening at the Presbyter: Church. Rev. C. C. Brown officiated in usually interesting and instructive mann Our Presbyterian friends can justly claim i most comfortable Church in town and juc ing from the sweet music, Sunday night, i choir stands equally high. Mail Irregu?arities If any of our readers on the Bisbopvi route failed to receive their papers last W< nesday, as we inferred they did from a post we can assure them the fault was not in tl office. Every paper was put in the Pt Office Tuesday evening. A. rV M. The mystic brotherhood will read the c for a meeting on the 18th, and take d notice thereof. Every member should atten pay his dues, and help elect officers for t coming year. -, ?g.,-?? An Event. On last Friday evening, the Sumter Lig Infantry anda few invited friends assemul at the store of C*?pt. Auld, and proceeded Simon's string band marched around to t residence of the Rev. J. L. Bartlett, and sei naded "Liet. C. E. Bartlett and his bric Charlie was taken completely by surpris but turned the tables on tee boys by openii wide the hospitable doors of the aforesa Bartlett mansion and inviting them in, ai as each one of the boys entered be was m at the parlor door by the lovely and accoi plisbed sister of the groom and presented the bride. I venture to say that such a d lightful impromptu reception has never takt place in our town before. After enjoying tl hospitality of the house for a short time tl boys withdrew, charmed with-well, ever thing. We wish the happy couple much ha; piness, and hope the Texas flower may bloo for many long years on Sooth Carolina soi OSE OF THE Bors. Wedding Bells.. We copy from the San Antonio (Texa< Express the following brief account of a interesting occasion : "Yesterday morning at the residence of ih bride's fattier, Col. N. 0. Green, No. 5V Avenue C, at 6 o'clock, Miss Sallie Greer was united in the holy bonds of wedlock t Mr. Charles Edward Bartlett, of South Care lina, but formerly a resident of this city. Th ceremony was performed by Rev. J. W. Nei pastor of the North Flores Street Presbyteria church. A large number of -elegant and valuab] presents were made to the bride, who is on of the most popular abd charming ladies c our city, and has many warm friends wh are unanimous in the wish that the lot of th newly wedded couple may be a bright, happ, and prosperous one, but all regret that he society will be lost to them, as she goes fr Sumter, S. C., where her future home is l be. Mr. and Mrs. Bartlett left on the morn ing train for home, where Mr. Bartlett i engaged as cashier of the National Bank The Express unites with the friends of th groom and bride in the hope that their futur mav be as fair as rhe charmine bride herself Festival. A fair and Festival wll be given at the rest dence of Mr. J. McD. Law, on Friday evening December 12, 1884, for the benefit of St Luke's and Lynchburg parsonage. A Jacob'i ladder, hot supper, and fire works, will em? brace the features of the occasion. The patronage of those friendly to the ob? ject is solicited. Importando School Oi?eials and Teachers, The following resolution, adopted by the State Board of Examiners September 3d, 1884, is published for the information and guidance of the School officers of the State: Resolved, That examinations of Teachers by County Boards of Examiners shall be held throughout the State on the first Thursday aud Friday in January and July of each year, or on SUCT other days as the State Superin? tendent of Education, in his discretion, may direct. No examina tien shall be held except on such days without the permission of the State Superintendent of Education first had and obtained. Washington Monument Completed. July 4lb, 1848, while the Mexican War was being waged, the corner-stone of the monu? ment completed last Saturday, was laid. We have not the space to give even a very brief outline of its progress during the thirty-six years it has been in process of construction but will do so in the future. Saturday this immense obelisk was comple? ted, and the ctp-stone, weighing 3,300 pounds was put in position. Tue ceremonies were short and simple, but they will be re-enacted in a more elaborate manner during Inaugura? tion week. As our readers know, the height of the shaft is 550 feet, and reaches above every other, structure in the world. <;Imove," said a delegate in a Virginia contention, "that our chairman take a dose of Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup, he is so hearse that I^annot understand him." That gentle- , man had no doubt tried this wonderful medi? cine, i OUR DELEGATION. We copy from the News and Courier a very brief biography of our Senator and Represen? tatives: COL. JOSEPH H. EARLE was born in Greenville Connty, S. C., April 30,1847. He was educated at the Furman University, taught school for a few years in Clarendon County and was, in 1868. ap? pointed principal of the Chick Springs Academy, in Greenville County,, where he re? mained for two years and discharged the re? sponsible duties of that position with fidelity and ability. He was admitted to the Bar in 1870, and practiced law at Anderson Court? house until 1875, at which time be removed to Sumter. He was the Democratic nominee for the House in 1876, but withdrew from the race a short time before the election. He was nominated again by the Democrats for the House, in 1878, and was elected. He served one term in the Legislature, and in 1882 was elected Senator, which position he now lolds. Senator Earle was a delegate to the National Democratic Convention in 1880, and again in 1884, and was chosen to represent South Carolina in the committee which no? tified Cleveland of his nomination. Senator Earle is a lawyer of ability, a hard student, and enjoy? a lucrative practice. B. D. LEE, ESQ. a member of the House from Sumter, was born in Sumter County, August 5, 1850. He was educated at the South Carolina Uni? versity and was admitted to the Bar in 1872. Col. Lee was elected to the Legislature in 1882, and served for two years with credit to himself and honor to bis county. His speech in the House upon the railroad commission question was clear and forcible. He was re? elected to the House in 1884. He is a good speaker, an able lawyer, a clear thinker and a sound reasoner. As a member of the State Democratic executive coramittee?he has done good service for the Democracy of hia county and of the State, and will make a useful and efficient member of the House. COL. J. R. MULDROW was born in Sumter County, S. C , on May 6, 1840. He was educated at Hodges Institute in Greenwood, S. C. Be was a member of the first corapaoy that volunteered from South Carolina, and served oue year under Capt. John S. Richardson on the coast. He was after that elected lieutenant in Garden's Pal? metto Battery, where be served as a brave and gallant officer until the close of the war. Col. Muldrow.is a prosperous and successful farmer. He is a man of retiring disposition and has never sought public office. As a member of the House he will represent all the interests of his county, and especially the planting interests, with zeal, fidel ty and abil? ity. CAPT. ELI St. COOPER is a native of Sumter County. He is about thirty-five or thirty six years of age. He served as a private during the entire war, most of the time in Company I, 7th South Carolina cavalry. He is a prosperous farmer and well np with the times. He is a man of retiriug habits.' He is one of the efficient working Democrats in Sumter County, and was ind uced to accept office after the most - urgent persuasions of his many friends. As a member of the House it is expected that Capt. Cooper will reflect'credit upon himself and honor upon his county and State. DR F. M. BECKHAM is a native of Sumter County, and is about fifty years of age. He bas never been in pub? lic life, and was nominated for the House in spite of himself, as he could not be induced to attend a single meeting nor make a single speech during the campaign, holding to the conviction that the office should seek the man. Dr. Beckham is much esteemed in his com? munity, and is a man of more than ordinary intelligence and ability. CLARENDON COUNTY. The following is what is said of the Claren? don delegation: COL. HENRY L. BENBOW was born October 25, 1829, near the town of Summerton, Clarendon* Connty. He received an academical education at Summerton, en? der the tuition of Felder, Norwood and otoers, closing his educational training at Cokesbury, Abbeville County, ander Connor and Stokes. He lives on and runs the plantation in Clarendon County which he inherited from bis father. He is a bachelor. He is inclined to the Presbyterian faith, bat is not a church member. lie has always inclined towards the military, having been, when quite young, a major of the militia, and afterwards colonel. He served in the Confederate army asJbllows: From April to September 17, 1861, asa private in Company C, Hampton Legion, at which lime he was promoted to a lieutenancy in that company. Soon after this he resigned to accept the captaincy of the Sprott Guards, 23d regiment South Carolina Volunteers, Evan's Brigade. In 1862 he became colonel of this regiment. He was severely wounded at Second Manassas, and at Petersburg iu .1864. He was elected to the Legislature during the lal ter part of the war, and was a member of that body when .the '"new order of things" began in 1867. He was elected State Senator in 1S78, over ex-Governor J. L. Manning, by the couveotion plan of nomiuating, and was again nominated in 1882, by the primary plan, his opponent being ex-Senator John I. I Ingram. He makes no effort at oratory, but speaks with pleasing effect. ARTHUR EARVIN was born in the Fork, of Black River, Claren? don County, September 12, 1842. He was taught at the borne schools, Friendship Acad? emy, Clarendon County; Whitney Academy, Calhoun County, Georgia; Sumter Academy j and Wofford College. He did not complete his college course, but left Wofford in the "Junior year" to enter the Confederate ser? vice in the Trenholm Rifles, Capt. John A. Leland, Manigault's Battalion. In August, 1862, he joined Company K, Capt. John H. Evius, of the Palmetto Sharpshooters. In 1364 he joined Company- C, Capt, W. T. Les esne, Hampton Legion, and was a scout for Gen. M. W. Gary, oo the north side of the James during the summer of 1864. He was captured at Darbytowo in October and placed by Gen. B. F. Butler under fire at Dutch Gap. He was kept there seven days and nights. He spent the winter at Point Lookout Prison, and was returned to the Coufederacy on parole in March, 1865. He was transferred to the staff of Gen. P. il. B. Young. He did not go, however, but got married. He lives on the farm inherited from bis father. He has a wife and four childeren, and is a Methodist. He has been a contributor to various periodicals for sev? enteen years. Ile was nominated for the Legisisture on the first ballot at the recent primary election in Clarendon, and was re? turned to the House at the late election. He was trial justice a few months in 1878, and except in these offices has never been tu pub? lic service. JOHN GILBERT OINKINS, M. D , was born in the Fork of Black River, Claren? don County, June 1, 1832. He was educated almost entirely nt the "old field schools" of his neighborhood. He was gratuated from Oglethorpe Medical College, Georgia, in 1856. ile lives now at Manning, bas a very large practice and is very popular in his profession as well as otherwise. He is a member of thc Baptist Church. Kc was first married to Miss Skinner, of Clarendon County, who lived only a slmvl time. Ile remarried, ia 1864, to Miss M. J. Eusterling, of Georgetown, S. C. He has never before held any official position. By pluck and hard work he has risen to com? petency and honor. He was not in the Con? federate States Army. Christmas Presents. j The Jewelry Store of F. H. Folsom A Bro. will be found a desirable place for persons wishing Christmas Presents. Their stock is now complete, consisting of Watches, Clocks, Silver W:'re, Bracelets, Chains, Necklaces, Locket?, Cut? and Collar Buttons, Scarf Pins, Brooches in Gold, Silver and Rolled Plate, Finger and Ear Rings in great variety; and j at prices to suit all. A cordial invitation is extended to come and look, whether you buy I or not. - ?Ul I <J?i - Holiday Goods. Kingsland k Heath, at Columbia, are, as usual, again loaded up with all the fine things for a merry Christmas, the possession of which will help the purchaser to enter the New Year of 1885 more happy for having given and received. Their assortments are immense and prices astonishing. They pur? chase goods to cell, not to keep, and by long experience and much searching in business centers they are able to select such goods, iu quality and prices, that always please the purchasers. Send inquiry or orders, all of which shall have prompt attention. Their fancy goods and toys are the largest assort? ment in the South, and all china and house furnishing goods in proportion. Don't fail to be benefitted. As a raindrop foretells a storm, so does a pimple upon the human body indicate health destroying virus in the blood, which can be neutralized and expelled only by Dr. Harter's. Iron Tonic* dec 2 I Complimentary Notice. Our government can no longer be said to be an experiment. One hundred years of successful existence have established it as a permanent institution. The magnificent con? duct of the people during the late election proves their patriotism, and the wisdom of our Constitution. Our immense commercial interests also furnish convincing' proof. We know of no better illustration of the success attending honorable and able business meth? ods than the firm of D. M. Ferry & Co., De? troit, Mich., the leading seedsmen of this country. From small beginnings, thirty years ago, they have built op their mammoth business by strict adherence to their initial principle of furnishing only tbe best seeds ob? tainable. They offer to send their valuable "Annual" free to all who expect to buy seeds or bulbs. America's Pride. True American men and women, by reason of their strong constitutions, beautiful forms, rich complexions and characteristic energy, are envied by all nations. It's the general use of Dr. Harter'8 Iron Tonic which brings abo?t these results, dec 2 - * $ ? i mm Piano Tuning. Prof. Wm. Baker of London, piano tuner and repairer, is daily expected io Sumter, and any one wishing his services either in town or country will be served if they will leave their orders with Dr. Auld. He Thanks His Paper. Mr. Editor:-I was induced by reading your good paper to try Dr. Barter's Iron Tonic for debility, liver disorder and scrofula, and three bottles have cured me. Accept my thanks. Jos. C. Boggs.-Ex. dec 2 No child can be healthy if worms abound in its stomach. Send for Shriner's Indian Vermifuge, the reliable remedy. THE MARKETS. SUMTER, S. C., Dec. 9, 1884. GOTTON.-Abo?it 625 bales have been sold during the week ending the 9th. The mar? ket closed firm. We quote: Ordinary 8} @8J; Good Ordinary 8|@8| ; Strict Good Ordinary 9@9]-; Low Middling 9|@9?; Middling 9?@9f ; Good Middling 9|@10. CHARLESTON, S. C., Dec. 8, 1884. COTTON.-Market strong. Sales about 800 bales. Quotations are: Low Middling, loj ?10J; Middling 10f?10$; Good Middling, 10$@10f._. WILMINGTON, N. C., Dec. 5, 1884. SPIRITS TURPENTINE-Market quoted firm at 28 cents. ROSIN-The market firm at 95 cts. for Strained and $1.00 for Good Strained. CRUDE TURPENTINE-Market was firm at $1.00 for Hard, $1.60 per bbl., for Virgin and Yellow Dip. COTTON-Market firm. Sales 2?5 bales. The following are the official quotations: Low Middling 9|, Middling 10|, Good Mid? dling lOf. il i)ni rnniiif -TO ALL! -o I HAVE THE LARGEST AND BEST SELECTION OF TOYS -AND FANCY ARTICLES EVER OFFERED IN The Sumter Market, -AND Prices to Suit the Hard Times, -o COME EARLY AND MAKE YOUR- SELECTIONS. SANTA CLAUS* HEADQUARTERS, J. A. SCHWERIN. Dec 9 :/ AN ASSORTMENT -OF PICTURE FRAMES -AT THE Photographic Gallery, Photographs of Children a Specialty. G. H. LEWIS, Photographer. Dec 9_ F. H. Folsom, 1>. TV. Folsom. F. H. FOLSOM k BRO. Established 1868. Practical V7atchmakers and Jewelers, Main-Street, opposite John Reid's, SUMTER, S. C., c >> o 3 te DBALKRS IN Elgin, "Waltham, Laucaste: ani Swiss WATCHES, Of all Descriptions. docks, Gold Pens, Pencils, &c, &c, &c. SILVER AND PLATED WARE, Gold and Plated Jewelry of the newest designs, Spectacles, Eye GIKSSCS, Fine Pocket Cutlery Scissors and Razors, Fishing Tackle. Sewing Machine Needles, Otis, Etc. We guarantee everytHing as represented. Prices HS low as Reliable Goods can be sold. Come and see u?. Oct 9 The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF SUMTER. By T. V. Walsh, Esq., Probate Judge. WHE IC EAS, PHTLIP P. GAILLARD, of said County ami Stato. rando suit to rae to gran*, him Letters of Administration of the Estate ?nd effects of CHAS. HENRI' MOODY, deceased, These aro tbereforo to cito nr.d admonish nil and pin gular the kindred and creditors of ibe said diaries Henry Moody, Jaie of Sumter County in said State, dee'd. that they be and appear before me. in the Court of Probate, to be held at Sumter C. H., <>n December 17th, ISSI, after publication hereof, ut ll o'clock in thc forenoon, to phew cause, if any they ha vc, why thc said Administration should not be granted. Given under mv hand, this 2d dny of December. A.D., 1S34. T. V. WALSH, Dec 2-2t * Judge of Prohnte. Estate of J. Timothy Jackson, DECEASED. ALL PERSONS holding claims against the Said Estate will present the same duly attested, and all persons in any way indebted to said Estate will make immediate payment to JOHN M. JACKSON, Dec 2-3i* Qualified Executor. FOR SALE, 5,000 bushels selected Rust Proof Seed Oats. A. BEQUEST; * No irv 23 QUCCD St., Charleston, S. C.. GOOD SUGAR 16 Lbs. for $1.00. 3 IB, CAN TOMATOES At 10 Cent?. FLOUR $5.00 A BARREL, FULL STOCK -OP GROCERIES, DEY GOODS, NOTIONS, ETC., AT BOTTOM PRICES. GLASSWARE IN GREAT VARIETY. ALTAMONT MOSES, N. E. Corner Main and Liberty Si reeta. THE OLD RELIABLE STOVE HOUSE. T. CAMPBELL. 142 Meeting Street, Charleston, S. 0. Still Holds the Lead as Dealer in First Class Cooking Stores. Heating Stoves, Ranges and Grates, Lead and Iron Pipes, Pumps, 4c , 4c, 4c. A full line of Repairs kept for all Stores we sell. The attention of the people of Sumter and adjoining Counties is asked. Send for prices on anything in oar line. Nov 25_\ GEO. W. STEFFENS, SUCCESSOR TO Steffens & Werner, WHOLESALE GROCER, Auction and Commission Merchant and Liquor Dealer. 1ST EAST BAY ANO 50 AKD 52 STATE Sw., (Auction Room State Street,) CHARLESTON, S. C. ^EO** Consignments Solicited. Nov 25 o Estate of Sirs, Hartha L. Bronn, DECEASED. ALL PERSONS having claims against said Estate will present the same duly attest? ed, and all persons in any way indebted to said Estate will make immediate payment to .W. D. BLAND ING, Administrator (C. T. A.) De Bonis Non. Nov 25 3t Estate of A. W. Brown, Dec'd. ALL PERSONS holding claims against said Estate will present same duly at? tested, and all persons in any way indeb 1 to said Estate, will make immediate payme^ to W. D. BLANDING, Nov 25-3t Qualified Administrator. .SITUATION WANTED. ALADY wishes a situation in a good family as houskeeper, and is willing to make herself useful. References can begiven. Address HOUSEKEEPER. Care of the Watchman and Southron, Sum? ter, S. C. Nov 18 FOR SALE OH RENT. MY DWELLING and the land around it, about 5 acre?, in the town of Sumter, known ns the ''Francis Farm." ALSO 25 ACRES adjoining lands of Col. J. J. Dargan and J. N. Corbett. ALSO MY PLANTATION known as "Rocky Pine," cont" ining 520 acres, 100 of J which are cleared, balance well timbered. Above property will be sold reasonably and on 5 rears time. Applv to W. A. BROWN, Nov 18-1 Sumter, 8. C. in prescrits given away. Send ns , . JjUUU 5 cents postage, and by mail you will gti/ree a package of goods of large value, that will start you in work that will at once bring you in noone;, ^'.ffer th-in anything else in America. All ..wuc the $200,000 in presents with each box. Agents wanted everywhere, of either sex, of all ages, for all the time, or spare time only, to work for us at their own homes. Fortunes for all work? ers absolutely assured. Don't delay. H. Hallet & Co., Portland, Maine. WRIGHT'S HOTEL, COLUMBIA, S. O. -O THIS NEW AND ELEGANT ?OUSE, with all modern imDrovemeaU, ?a now open for the reception bf guests. S.. L. WRIGHT k SON, May & Proprietors.. FILL ANNOUNCEMENT! A. A. SOLOMONS HAVING A FULL AND COMPLETE STOCK OF FALL AND WINTER GOODS Would respectfully call the attention of his Patrons and the Public generally to a few of the many really CHOICE ARTICLES on which BARGAINS are offered, to be found at his store. Here the Ladies will find DRESS G-OODS ID Silk, Velvets, Velveteens, Brocades, Mohair, Tricots abd Cashtm?res, black and ?D colors ; also a chioce selection of Combination Dress Suitings, all wool. CLOAKS, DOLMANS, WALKING JACKETS, &c, all of thc Latest Style and at prices within the reach of all. GLOVES In Kid, Cloth, Lisle Thread, and in fact, of any or all materials' of which Gloves are manufactured. The BEST CORSET to be had for the price, is kept in large quantity. A fit guaranteed * BLANKET AND WOOLLEN DEPARTMENT. Much care bas been expended in the selection of this department, aa an in? spection will convince. A JOB LOT OF BLANKETS, soiled, will bc SOLD AT BARGAINS. Come quick before they are all disposed of? Ladies', Gents', Men's, Youths' and Children's Shoes from the leading manu? facturers of this Country-from the lowest priced to best custom made. Aft inspection of this stock ls invited. In it will be found suits or single garments for Men, Youths, Boys, Children, and last, but not least, the DUDE'S WEAR. Having inspected the Clothing Department, look at my stock of Hats, where you can lind anything you want in this line, Soft or Stiff, Wool or Cloth. HARDWARE, CUTLERY, GUNS, &c< A general stock always kept up. Special mention will only be made of fine line of Cutlery for table and pocket use. If you need a fine Breech-loading Shot Gun, your wants can here be supplied. GROCERY DEPARTMENT. My reputation in this respect renders it unnecessary for me to say anything, further than that it is up to its usual standard. With long experience, ample facilities for buying and a large corps of polite and efficient salesmen, I hope to obtaiu a large share of your patronage. SEWING MACHINES. The stock of Sewing Machines-Royal St. John and Domestic-will be sold at bargains to close out. A. A. SOLOMONS. AT THE OLD STAND AGAIN ! T. C. SCAFFE, TAKES PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING TO HIS OLD FRIENDS AND THE PUSLIC GENERALLY, THAT HE IS AGAIN AT HIS OLD STAND, AND Invites them to Call and See His New Stock,* WHICH EMBRACES STOVES, Pumps, ood and Willow-wares, Crockery and Queen's Ware, LAMPS, CHIMNEYS, BURNERS, TIN AND GRANITE IRON WARE, PAPER BUCKETS AND WASH BASINS, BATH TUBS WITH HEATING ATTACHMENT, FEATHER DUSTERS, SHOE, WHIST, STOVE. PAINT AND WHITE WASH BRUSHES. IiAP BOARDS, Ii ADIES' WORK BASKETS, CLOTHES PIA'S, CURRY COMBS, HORSE BRUSHES, Pocket and Table Cutlery. Steam Engine Fittings. Gas pipe cut and threaded from I to 2 inches. Gunsmith material on hand. Gunsmithing done neatly and promptly. Sept 16_ THEY HAVE COME! wnat ? THAT CAR LOAD OP Ml They are suitable for all purposes, and not too high-priced to be reached by any kind of customer. COME AND SEE THEM AT Nov 4 FEED AND SALE STABLES, ?. W. COR. LIBERTY AND SUMTER STS. H. BISCHOFF & CO., CHARLESTON, S. C., Cotton &,m?L rtloe Factors AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS. Oct 28 ADVANCES MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS, t?^ DAVID BE.NTSCH?EB. JACOB L. JACOBI. DAVID BENTSCKNER & GO, 244 KING STREET, CHARLESTON, S. C. Clothing, Furnishing Goods AND HATS, FOR Men, Youths and Boys. ?&* Mr. L. B. NEWMAN and Mr. J. ZIM. MIMMS are with us and will be pleased to serve their friends of Sumter aod Darling ton._Nov 25-v Mmore money than at anything else by taking an agency for the best selling book t)ot. Beginners succeed grandly. None fail. Terms free. Hallett Book Co., Portland, Maine. T. SGHiADARESSI & Wm DEALERS IN FBUITS, CONrSCTiONS, CANAEY BIRDS, CAGES, ?c. Large Assortment of Tobacco aod Cigars. Candy, Nuts, 4c. Prices a? low as to be found in the City. Corner King and Society Streets, and 125 Meeting Street. CHARLESTON, S. C. Nov 25_v ?P?H7?1 ^eo^ six ceols p?stase' r JLlliJlj.nnd receive free, a costly box of goods which will help you to more money right away than any tiling else in this world. All, of either sex, succeed from first hour. The broad road to fortune opens before the workers, absolutely sure. At once address, True lir Co., Augusta, Mame. ?VJMII1SGT0N, COLUMBIA1 &N?? AUGUSTA E. m COWDENSEII SCHEDULE. TRAINS GOING SOUTIL )ATBD Nor. 2. 1884 1 No. 42. I Daily. No. 4?, Daily. No. .' Da?y ?eave Wilmington ?eave Waccaiaaw. ?eave Marion. kr've Florence.... ir've Sumter. irVe Colombia... 7 30 am? 8 0? pto 9 06 ** I 9 1.9 " ll 00 ?? ll 40 ? 4 34 am C 40 M ll C6 ? ll 55 " 10 26p; 11 31 - 12 55 a. 130 ? TRAINS GOING NORTH. No. 45. Daily. No. 43, Daily. No. 47 D?iW. ?eave Columbia.. | ........... ir've Sumter .....1..... .eave Florence... 9 10 jp 21 ?eave Marion- : 8 57 " ?eave Waccamaw 12 07 a m Lr*veWi-?i-n^ton 1 15 " 4 05 p m 4 61 u 6 43 " 8 05 ? 9 55 pi? 11,55 " 4 50 cr 5 32 7 17 " 8 35 " Train Wo. ?3 stops at ali stations. Trains No. 48 and 47 stop only at BrinkJay's. Vhitevillc, Lake Waceaiuaw, Fair Bluff, Mari?:* florence, Timmonsvilic, Sumter, Camden Juno ion and East'over. Passengers for Columbia and all polers os J. & G. R. h., C, C. 4'. A. R. R. Stations, Liken Junction, and all points beyond, atoe? ake No. 48 Night Express. Separate Pullman Sleepers for Savonnai ss?t or Augusta on train 43. Passengers on 40 can take 4S train fros: florence for Columbia, Augusta and Georgia >oints via Columbia. All trains ruu soiid bet ween Charleston aii Wilmington. JOHN F. DIVINE, General Sup't. T. M. ?MERSON, Gen. Pas.-et?ger Ag't. NORTH-EASTERN R. R. GO. 2VTJPBRINTE??DBN PS OFPICH, 3 NORTHEASTERN RAILROAD CO. Ct?iBfiEST??r, S. C., Nov. it 18*84. On and after Ibis dat? the following Sche lule will be run : >ave Charleston. Arrive Florence. Ko. 43-Il 50 A. ir._ 3 48 p x; No: 47-12 45 A. M. 4 34 A. sc. No. 45- 5 00 P.JI.......... 8 50 P^H. Leave Florence. Arrive Charleston. No. 40- 1 40 A. K.............5 00'*.,x. ;? ??. 42-12 15 P. M.4 10 P. x. Ko. 4"8-ll 55 P. M..."..........3 45 A. K No 48 wiir stop at take City, Kiogetic? md Moue k's Corner. ... s . :. Nos. 42, 43and 45 will stop al all ?tatlock 3ENTBAL EAILPwOAD SCHEDULE So. 53-Leave Charleston.;'....;..;;. ? 00 a ?? " . Lane's../.!;,.8 40 a ra Arrive Sumter ..'.'./....??i.. 9 45 a sc ?? Columbia .......V.^?L ?0 a r2 No. 52-Leave Columbia..U 5.3"0 p fr M Sumter................ 6 53 p m " Lane's." 8 20 p zn Arriv? Charleston ?M5 p r? T. M. EMERSON, J. F.,DIVINE, Geo'] Pass. Agent. ?en'l Ss?'t. E. P. RICKER & ??I -HATTE T5S^ Largest and Best Selected- Stock* -OF FOPtEiON ANO DOMESTIC ?QU8RS EVER BRO?Gl?T TO SUMTER. TRY OUR Pure N, C. Cora Whiskey _?ND^ APPIiK BRANDY. Remember that we tfifotai??e ?U cf our goods. Give tis a cs?? b?fore ; pfcrc?iasisg elsewhere., MAIN STREET, SUMTER', S: CV Sign of the Red Pump. Oct 21 GRAHAM'S STABLES. ? ma. Specially selected for (Sis market.. STYLISH AND RELIABLE. ?niVE}^ SUBSTANTIAL WORKERS, EASY RIDERS. Also, on hand, a fine assortment BUGGIES, OF ALL STYLES A?D GRADES/ ?t prices to suit the times. CELEBRATED Old Hickory Wagons, Manufactured Hy thc tt?ntnc?y Wn'jo'ii Mscc facturing Company, of Louisville, Ky, -ALSO-r .. .. TEJNTNESSEE WAGONS. Sept 23 W. M. GRAHAM. Are you feilin^. irv WniG' KSZZTTI EE< szm, a pure, clean, wholesome TONIO, Fer ??rr.:-.. Nerves. Stomach. liver,K?dnejV, L-N> /jequakd Inviteront, Curvs Headache Fever, Acm?, Chills, D?BIUTY & ?/EAKNE SS $ - - -Qjigm-i i ??? ^> Nico to ?T:ko, true merit, tmcaualed for S? TORPSD LIVE? and-KJghtfe ^^^chu-Paiba^l . Remarkable Cares of Catarrh of thc 3 Bladder, Inflammation, Irritation of Ed- s* Beys a- * bladder, Stone or Gravel Dis- g eases o> c* "Prostate Gland, Dropsical g : S^el&tg*. jj'ema?e Diseases. Inoontin- * i i ence o? Orine, ail Diseases of the Genitc- *<? i U??^rj- Organs in either ser. % For Vn-Jg i healthy or TTnn?itnral Discharges xs&ii i t?so "Chapina " -rcctionfleur/leaGa $1. g? For SYPHILIS, either contracted or =2; liereditary taint, sse C.^ap?j,,s Coustitu- ?S tionE^tt??^STT:.;;, ^- .OOpcrboiilo, and ?? Cfcap?n's Sypl-iUiic Pills. S2.G0; and Cha- & pin's SypV'i -e Salw, $1.00. 6 bottles ts hynip. 2 o? :vitls, 1 t.ilve, by Exprecs on ^ receipt of or at Druggists. fe K S. WELLS, Jersey City, N. TJ. S. A. S ' ra?S.M FRASEE. Jr., ATTORNEY ?T LAWj Sumter, S? G.