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TUESDAY, JANUARY 12. af fae Post O?ce at ?trofeX 5. ?* j3eoo*d.?fas$ Matter. ^ ? ocAMXsrs YOTTB DATES, - . .- -o W?L teqaest each of our -subscribers to ex amine the address ou his paper,- and partica i^^?ftr- ta observe the date upon it. This date ^ t^wetbe t?me ap to which the paper has tee* paid for. Many of our subscribers will .^?tita?an that - they have paid in ad van?; tort thara are many others who will discover !?\ tknttney hare not. SSW JkDVEBTISEMENTS. : M.Sanders, Sheriff-Sales. '''^-Jjftm-Y&rk, Observer, New York. - il. IL Thomas-Milk Cows for Sale. QA ? ramo nt Moses-At Cost for Cub only. Robertson, Taylor k Williams-Cotton Faet?n. Personal. Xt?:J. Oliver Durant of Biafcooville has 'ItCBOfc?'to town to enjoy the benefit* of our Jtr. ?obert Burns, soo of Capt. Burns, cf Privateer, and Mr Charley Neal have removed to Columbus. Gt. - Jfj?. T?. 'j.l)aT??> who has been in Sumter for the last twelve months? bas left for Colum? bus, 6a., where be expects to continue hjs ?itw?nf J machine and clock business. Mr. Darts carries with, him the respect of all with wbofo. fee h?s been associated in the business ; and by his gentlemanly bearing and fair deal? ing ha? woa a high place in the minds of his Suiter acquaintances. Triday was as bad as Monday ia tbe matter t^f t??v. For the greater portion, of the day Aa rain fc? ia torren ts. * Ul Dga't forgetthe meeting cf the Agrien!tu raj Ataociatioo next Thursday. If you can Spare the day be sure to attend. If y ou are Bot already a member, send in your applica txoaaod help on the good work. Wt woald call the attent?ow of OUT readers to t&e advertisement of Messrs. French Bros.. of Rocky Point, N. C. They have the strong estof endorsements as to the value of their fertilizers, and oar farmers would do well to trj:<?rthemselves their value as plant food. --.^^Ksb^dat was ar wall ten mile high and ten tooaand mile long tween here and whey de ?Pec?me from," soliloquized a disgusted dsirkeras he shivered on tbe sonny side of tike Court House yesterday morning. We 'Altlike endorsing bis sentiments, forwood ?at fearfully scarce in the office. Keaws. Robertson, Taylor k Williams, for nserly Robertson, Taylor & Co., Cotton Fac? et?la of Charleston, S. C., are confining their bolineas strictly to cotton factorage and the ^agency of the Ashepoo Phos. Co. Their well known integrity and large resources render ibelr firm one of the most prominent in Charleston. See their card. ' Hr. Altamont Moses has in another a col confidential chat for our readers. Mr. means business ; he is bound to get rid -of bit monster stock of goods, so those wish? ing bargains had better come early, before toe stock runs down. His homespuns and calicoes are first class in quality and low down in price, while bargains innumerable Caa be made in dress goods of all kinds. His offer of low prices stand good for thirty days. The Paetory Town -Baa quite a neat and thrifty appearance, the ??ew cottages adding much to the cozy and comfortable looks of the surroundings. ..Street improvements \A considerable force of hands h ive been mt work for the past week on ihe streets. They stood in great need of the improvements "now being made. _ maw i i mm Sumter Musical Association. -, The meeting of this Association has been postponed until next Tuesday evening, the lirth, wfeeu it will meet at the residecc-e of Vt. W. H. Cuttino. Executive Committee. We understand that tue Executive Commit? tee of the Agricultural Association wili meet at 10 A. M., next Thursday, before the meet? ing of thc Association. Thanks for a package of late Baltimore papers sent tat bj Ur. Mose Ry ttenberg. Io looking over them we noticed a lengthy description cf the ~_fbrmal opening of the Enoch Pratt Library . which is a gift from Mr. Pratt to the city, and contains 32,000 volumes in a splendid build *.*_ i- i ?-i Sumter Xiibrary Association. * The monthly meeting last Tuesday was quite interesting. A committee was appoint? ed to consider the propriety of getting more convenient quarters. The number of peri? odical! will be increased and every effort made to add to its attractions. A cordial support should be given this organization by every friend of education in the town. A Kind Word. The Sumter Watchman and Southron con? tributes largely to the interesting and enter? taining paragraphs of this department. Its ham? from neighboring townships, while yet in infancy, are a commendable feature. Its sews matter evidences care, tact and applica? tion.-Augusta Chronicle. Examination of Teachers Thursday was set apart for the examination of tbe white teachers and about eighteen were in attendance. Friday was devoted to the Colored teachers, the large number of appli? cants making it necessary to use the colored School boase for the occasion. We do not yat-know tbe number of successful applicants, but hope that all got through with flying colors. Last Sunday. Bedbot stoves and thin audiences greeted tba pastors last Sunday. Most of the wor abippers elnng to their fire places at home. Thc inveterate street loungers were on time j at tbe street corner, of course, but the rest of humanity, exeept in cases of necessity, kept close to tbe chimney corner. It was a most delightful day to sit in the warm corner, if foch a place could be found, and let some one ele? do tbe running around. Ashley Phosphate Almanac. Tbe Ashley Company have gotten out their aimaaac for 1886 and you just ought to see it. It? pictures and poetry are incomparable, and iota its phosphate literature. Everybody OBgbtto hare a copy of this book, read tbe poetry, look at tbe pictures and order a ton of tbe fertilizer, if be can pay for it cash. A Circulating Library. Hrs. G. L. Morgan, agent for the Franklin j SgnaraCirculating Library Co., of Louisville, j Ky., is in Sumter engaged in tbe effort to or- j gani*? a library here. In the catalogue of ? books we see many standard works, and its I establishment, if it can be connected with our j Library Association, so as to increase its j ntrfofaets and popularity, wonld be worthy j of aa effort. Mrs. Morgan, the agent, is a ; very pleasant lady and will cali upon our acople io advocacy of this work. LOOK HERE, j Send 25 cents to Prof. j W: ?. F?tr?ck? Bryant and Stratton Business College, Baltimore, Jfd.,and receive by return jna? one dozen elegan tly written cards. J Sumter Post Office. Getieral Delivery -open daily (Sunday ex? cepted) from 8 a. m - to 5 p. m. Mail via Central R. R. open daily at 10:15. Registered Letter, Money Order and Postal Note Department open daily (Saturday and Sunday excepted) from 9 am to 4 p m. Open on Saturday from 9 a m to 12 m. Northern? Southern, Eastern and Western mails close daily (Sunday excepted) at 9 a. m. and 9 p. m. Maii (via Central R. R.) for Charleston, Sa? vannah, Florida and intermediate points closes daily at 6 pm. Mail closes for Columbia and Northern por? tion of State, at 9 A.M. Sunday Hours: General Delivery open from 9:50 to 10:50 a m. All mails close at 6 pm. D. J. AULD, Post Master. Religious. Owing to the extreme inclemency of the weather there will be no service in the Epis? copal Church this afternoon. - - i > -? Religious Notice. Dr. T. M. Bailey, the successor to Rev R. H. Griffith in the Baptist State Mission work, will visit and preach at the following churches in the Santee Association, on the days and datos annexed, viz : Bethel, Sunday roo: nmg, Jan. 17th. Wedgefield, Sunday afternoon, Jan 17th. Sumter, Sunday evening, Jan. 17th. Camden, Monday evening, Jan. 18th. Mayesville, Wednesday evening, Jan. 20th. Lynchburg. Thursday evening. Jan 21st. Dudley, Friday evening, Jan. 22nd. Taw Caw, Sunday morniug, Jan. 24th. Calvary, Sunday evening, Jan. 24th. Manning, Monday evening, Jun. 25th. Foresten. Tuesday evening, Jan. 26tb. Kingstree, Wednesday evening, Jan. 27th. Mt. Hope, Thursday evening, Jan..28th. And will attend the Union Meeting, at Manning on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Clarendon papers please copv. C. C. BRO WK. Death on the Railroad. Mr. T. R. Wilson, formerly of Sumter and who for a number of years has been a trestle builder on the W. C. & A. Road was killed near Florence this morning. We understand that he was in his shanty which was struck by a passing engine and his death resulted. The Weather. 6A.H. 12 M. 6 P.M. Jan. 4-66 67 55 Cloudv and driz? zly.* Jan. 5-37 53 41 Clenr. Jan. 6-27 45 40 Clear. Jan. 7-27 46 42 Clear. Jan. 8-33 38 40 Heavy rain. Jan. 9-21 23 19 Clear and windy. Jan. 10-11 23 23 Clear The Blizzard. The cold ?pell which made all of South Caroliaa shiver for the last four days, has extended over all the country. In the North? west, the home and breeding place of bliz? zards, the thermometer has been 52 degrees below zero, while in the South the cold has been unprecedentedly severe. In New Orleans the mercury marked 19 Saturday night ; at Knoxville it fell to two below zero, aud at Chattanooga to five below. Even the land of flowers was invaded. Orangt-s remaining on the trees were frozen, but not much other damage was done. In Greenville and at sev? eral other places in the upper part of the State, a heavy snow s'orra, introduced the blizzard. The mercery fell to near zero in Greenville Saturday, and Sunday morning it was eight below. Ia Charleston thc ther? mometer stood at 20 Saturday eight, and on Sunday morning fell toll, the lo ?est, ac? cording to the Nae* and Courier, in 30 years. We all know what it has been here in Suin? ter from a very practical experience. Satarr day seemed as cold as Sumter weather could l-e, but Sunday was ushered in with the mer ru rv at 10$. while yesterday morning dawn? ed with it one degree lower. Saturday, how? ever, WHS the mo3t uncomfortable day. The fierce blast tore through the streets tearing down sij?ns, breaking windows and nipping the ears of those compelled to face ?is fury business was to a great degree suspended, for no amount of exercis** could keep one comfor? table while in theopen air. yesterday, though ?he mercury stood lower, the comparative calmness made outdoor work more tolerable, i and tbe streets were not so deserted. Take it all in all we suppose this speil is as severe HS any that Sumter has passed through. - mm? Tbe Coldest Yet. The mercury this morning fell to 4 degrees above zero, at 8 o'clock, and in some places a fraction lower. Several thermometers in town registered 1 degree, hut 4 seems to be about the average report. This is the coldest weather known to the oldest inhabitant, and we are very willing that it shall so remain fora number of years. Mr. C. H. .Voise informs us that his ther? mometer registered 2 degrees below zero at his residence in the upper part of town. The National Bank of Sumter. The shoeing of its business for toe papt year has been most satisfactory, and its divi? dend paying qualities are not the least of its recommendations. The Bank is one of our most convenient institutions, so convenient in fact that we wonder how we got along at all before its existence. The stockholders meet to-day to elect directors. As we go to press we understand that the old board consisting of R M. Wallace-. A, J. China, M. G. Rettenberg. R. D. Lee, M. Mo'se, A.A. Solomons, R. P. Monaghan, A. N. Freeland and H. Harby were re-elected directors. The stockholders passed a resolu? tion returning thanks to the directors for the successful management of the bank the past j-ear. Ata subsequent meeting of the directors, Col. Wallnce was re-elected President and Dr. A. J. China. Vice-president. - -.lt' Our Exchanges. The Baptist Courier has a new outfit of type, and looks bright as a new pin. The j typographical work on that paper, however, j is always first class, and almos: as good as j its literary make-up. The Naiad, Williamson Female Collage, is j a splendid college paper. Its ?"otes on our language are worth more than th? subscrip? tion price, 25 cents a year, while there are several other columns just as good. Mr. C. H. Prince, of the Florence Times, celebrates the 5th anniversary of his residence in Florence by giving a derailed statement of ! tbe progress of that tbrivinr town, its I growth has been most encouraging, and ac ; one agency has had more to do wish that j growth thau the active and never ce-tsing as- '. sistance given by me Florence Times. The Orangeburg Times and Democrat has j been enlarged by its proprietor, Mr. J. L. j Sims. The people of Orangeburg should j jive a most geaeroi'S support to their splen- j lid cour<ty paper. The Newberry Neics and Herald iras entared ! ts twenty-second year "Our aim shali be I :o make the Herald and Neus a paper worthy j if the patronage of the public. To this end j io effort sbail be spared," is what its Editors j tay in the modest little announcement made j >f its age, and we think they will succeed. The first number of toe Christian Advocate j inder the control of its new editor,. Rev. W. j X Kirkland, gives evidence of the eminent j i mess of the choice made by the Conference I n bis selection. We congratulate our Metb- \ ?dist friend? upon tgeir Church paper. I Suggestion. The cnstom of wearing the hair short is now in vogue among the ladies. The same custom Ins always prevailed among children. It seems to your correspondent that some young lady who would acquaint herself with the art of hair-cutting could find employ? ment in our community at a fair renumera? tion. The ladies and children cannot go to tlw barbers and the barbers cannot always come to their homes, while it would be easy for those desiring a clipping to visit some private residence. The above is thrown out as a suggestion to any who may be concerned. There is a jo* awaiting any fair tonsorial artist who will undertake it. ONE CONCERNED. (Thatis a capital suggestion, and we cordi? ally endorse it. We have no doubt that dou? ble the amount conld be made at such work than at dress-making or teaching school, and with much less trouble. Who of our ladies, that are dependent upon their owu exertions for support, will take les? sons in hairdressing and cutting and open a shop tor the accommodation of the ladies and children of Sumter? It would pay well. Ed.) Come Out Next Thursday. WEDGEFIKLD, January 7, 1886. The Sumter Agricultural Association is called to meet in Music Hall, at 12 o'clock, on the 2nd Thursday in January, to elect officers for the ensuing year, etc. All the members are requested to be present and have a voice in the selection of ofSccrs and in dis? cussing other matters pertaining to the suc? cess of the Association. This organization has lived and prospered during the past year ; it was through oar efforts that the splendid exhibits of tbe products and resources of this County were made nt the N. O Exposition, and reproduced at the last Charleston Fair ; thus giving the vast resources of Sumter County a better advertisement than would have been possible by the expenditure of thousands of dollars in any other way. The Association has brought fanners together from ali sectious of this and oiher couuties for mutual consultation and agreement, it bas made friends ot many who were formerly strangers to each other, has been the medium of imparting the plans and modes of those who have successfully planted different crops, and we have thus had an opportunity of learning, and educating ourselves far better than won ld have neeu possible to do by any amount of reading or studying. If it is true that "out of the multitude of counsel proceedeth wisdom." then farmers, one and all should come to the meeting. Give in your names to the Secretary, and give your brother farmers the advantage of your successes and failures, and learn of others. We need the touch of each other's elbow, so that we may no longer stand alone to be plucked ny every one who passet h. Let us band ourse'ves together and support each other, each ene doiug what he can to elevate this grandest and most independent avocation in which mun ever engaged, an avocation which came to us direct from God, who, when he cast Adam out of the garden of Eden told him to till the ground out of which he came for a living, "that by the sweat of his brew man shall make his bread." The mer? chant, the lawyer, the doctor all depend upon their customers, clients and pa tie:.'ts for bread, while we farmers get our bread fresh from the hand of God who originally intend? ed'he farmer, who driuks his fresh air and baylis io the warmth of his suushiue. tobe the dopiest specimen of manhood and of his handiwork. And so he was, until the de", il sent him to the merchant to buy of bim bis shoddy goods and his bread at a ruinous profit. The lawyer goes lo the legislature tu make laws for th? farmers, ?"?t be cottles home armed with a F<-e Bill instead, with which he pommel* i?s to death : then tho Doc? tor doses us with his sugar coated pills and works us within an inch of our lives with his Fee Bill. All are sent hy satan to prey upon the honest, innocent, tax-paying larmer, whose high prerogative these days Stems to be only to spit while these other fellows smoke. Come to the meeting, and if after consultation, this dwarfed and misshapen manhood of to-da..., picked and twisted out of the original d?sign, shall agree to eschew the merchant and his shoddy goods and return to original clothing, I will be glad to furnish the cow hides and squirrel skins and thus forever give a death biow to one of tbe great issues of the day. PROTECTION. ["Protection" might Gnd that if raerch?n's j were to disappear hs and the rest of us would ! be in a pickle, and would be thankful for j even their "shoddy," while the lawyers, bless j them, what would we do without them when a lawsuit threatens. As for the doctors, just let "Protection" get sick, and see what he will think.-ED.] Executors, Administrators and Guardians. This is the time, and the office of the Pro? bate Judge, the place to make your yearly re? turns, so therefore cali and make ?our am.uni returns without further notice. It is Lawful io do Well on the Sab? bath Day. CEDAR GROVE. Jan. 3, 1886 Mr. Editor: We read with much interest the communication of Rev. S. M. Rh-har-.ison, "Prohibition in Abbeville.'' f* Well the move? ment may seem to Some to hare Seen a failure, but it is not," No fellow-citizens, the facts stated by one of our able, earnest soldiers of the cross demonstrates conclusively that 'the move? ment" has shown much of thr elements of success, when we contemplate the history of past ages and remember that all great and grand reformations, have originated with ene or at mest a few individuals of great arid com? prehensive mind; and now this movement j headed and led along by a host (although comparatively few,) of zealous and consecrat? ed ministers of the gospel, ci ri I officers, and right-minded intelligent physicians, although repulsed is not fin ?Ry debated. Its adv?cales are not prisoners, nor are they discouraged nor faith-shaken of fin >1 triumph Yes fcl low-prohiwirionists, we have much reason to thank God and take courage, to gird on the whole armor and to press onward, iruidrd r>y unerring wisdom and prudence. Then no? man's word for it, but the words of eternal j truth hath declared it. we shall be victorious. Officers to your posts, by tl: ? ri?lu flank, ? nght face; quick s??rp. furward inarch. OLD SCOUT. Wi i it bright ey? and elastic step, yet gray, lusterless hair It is unnatural needless. Parker's Hair Ba'?*? m will restore the black or brown prematurely lost, cleanse-frc m ail dan? druff, and stop its failing. Don't surnn- j der your hair without an etfort to save it.-m. j An Answer Wanted. Can any om- brin;/ us a case of Kidney or Liver Complaint rna' Electric Hitters will not speedily cure"/ We say they cnn not, as thousands of .cases already permanent ly cured ai:d who are daily recommending Electric I fritters, will prove. Bright's Disease, Lia bc- j tes. Weak Back, or any urinary complaint j 4??ckly cuied. They purify the blood, rcfiu- j i .'.<. the bowels, and act directly on the dis j easer] parts-. Every bottle guaranteed. For j s:>leat 5-: cents a Lottie by Dr. J. F. W. De- j Lorene. 1 I Dyspepsia Can be Cured. There is perhaps no disease so prevalent*ns j dyspepsia or indigestion, and one too, tbat Op to the present time, has baffled the skill of j the most eminent Physicians. Two-thirds of j the chronic diseases have their origin in dys- j nepjia. The symptons ar*? loss of appetite', I loss of fle?U, a feeling of fullness or weight in j the stomach, occasionaly nausea and vomit-j ?ag, aridity, flatulence, dull pain in the head, j with a sensation of heaviness or giddiness, irregularity of bowels, low spirits, sleepless? ness, sallow skin, derangement of kidneys, | and not uufrequently palpitation of the heart. | if you are suffering with any of these ey mp- ; toms DR. HOLT'S DYSPEPTIC ELIXIR Will Cure yon. For sale by Dr, A. J. China. Physicians | are invited to call and se? formula. ' Smithville Items. SMITHVILLE, S. C., Jan. T, 1888. The New Year has come, and with ir, I see no relief from the present gloomy aspect of business. Our people iook like a lion driven to the last 'extremity to save life-silent and sullen. An unusual changing of bornes is going on here at this time with the laboring class most of whom think hy moving they can do better. Well they like to move anyway to show that they are still free, even if nothing else is the object. From appearances t?tere will be no lack ot hands, though as usual, 5 he J want big prices. Of all unreasonable ?>eople. the laboring class take the lead. Some of them want prices for their work that they could not make after irvine: farm? ing to themselves for years, and when they don't get it, cry cheat, cheat : ''Naught is a naught, figger is a figger, All for the buckra, and none for the nigger." Capt. B. F. P.hame and wife, have returned home, looking much improved in health from their visit. With the close of the year Hr. Silas Allen gave up carrying the mail from Hagood to Smithville. Through sickness and bad weather thisyounp man was punctual to hts duties, and never lost a day during the year. He is greatly missed by his friends. If lhere were a few more like bim, the world would he better off.- Pinckney Di uk ins (colored) now has charge of Uncle <lSam," on this route. He rides along quite dignified on 'Old Sally/ Mr. Editor, it is no empty honor to represent Uncle Sam even it he by mail bags. On the 3rd instant, Rev. D C. Hardin com? menced his labors as Pastor of the Pisgah Church. His discourse from the 5th Chapter of Acts was fine, and proved conclusively, the utter inconsistency of Christians in giving, as stewards of the Lord's money. At the close, the Lord's Supper was celebrated by tue church. After which, Rev. J. J. Myers preached the funeral of Miss Julia Ives who died some time ago. His sermon was from the 23rd Psalm, and showed the triumphant death of one who had lain for months upon a bed of anguish. QUI VIVE. An Enterprising, Reliable House. Dr. J. F. W DeLorme can always be relied upon, not only to carn- in stock the best of everything, but to secure thc-Agency for such articles as have well-known merit, and are popular with the people, thereny sustaining the reputation of heinjr always enterprising, and ever reliable. Having secured the Agency tor the celebrated Dr. Kine's New Discovery fur Consumption, will sell it on a positive guarantee It will surely cure any and every affection of Throat. Lungs, and Chest, and to show our confidence, '.ve invite you lo call and get a Trial Bottle Free. 1 ..jju-A?i?ujKiuLu<ai miii mmiiuaagecwaBM Is a dangerous as weil as distressing complaint. If seglcctod. it tends, by impairing nutrition, and de? pressing tho tone cf tts system, to prepare the way for Rapid Decline. ^^^^^^ Ul i Jj 1 fc-THE I SP^** BOT Toms. r< Quickly and completely Cure? Dyspepsia in all irs forms He?.rn??rp, Belching* Tas?inir the Fo?<?, A ?. IJ ourlciios aa? purities tab blood, stimn ietCb che appetite, and aids the ss?<nalati6n of fowl. RKV. J. T. JRORSIT&H, tue henored pastor of tbe First Kef onj> ed Church B:*i:i:ncre. Md., faye: "Hiving nsod Brov.-n's Iron Bitters for Dyspepsia and Indigestion I take great ?leasar? in recom? mending :t b ighly. Also consider it n splendid tonic end iuvjgorator. ar.d very strengthening " Canine bas flbors cride mirk and crossed red linea on wrcnaeri Tn he i?f> other. J?.ndn <*u!y by BKft&S C lfKMIOL CO.. KA LTIHORE. MR. 1 AIDES' HAND BOOS-useful Mid attractive, con tsianig lirt of prizes for ro-?pes. :nf?.'nnatirwu about coins, etc.. gi ?-en away by all dealers in medicine, or reined co any address cu receipt of 2c. stamp. TSew Advertisements. *J? HS. 1E3 LAMAR COTTON CHOPPER. SOMETHING ENTIRELY NEW. It !ja.> ;,eeu Thorough!v Tried and is Kn 1 ly Guaranteed. Cito:?? 8 arres a day with one mule ! Pays for itself in a few da vs. PRICE ONLY $30 ! ! Simd for LVscnniive Cir? cular. Address, BLOUNT & HILL, Atlanta, Ga. WANTED-Ladies and gentlemen in city or country lo tnke light work at their own homes. $3 lo $4 a d*y ctn he easily made; work sent by mail ; no canvassing. We have good demand for our work and fur? nish sieadv emplovment. . Address with s'amp, CROWN M'F'G COMPANY, 294 Vine St.. Cincinnati, Uhio. ADVERTISERS ! send for our Select List of Local Newspapers. Geo. P. Rowell & Co.. 10 Spruce St., N. Y. ROOMS FOR RENT. HPWO ROOMS* either furnished or nnfur ? nished, for rent. Apply at corner cf Sumter, on Republican street. Jan. 5. FOR SALE. ONE COPPER STILL, 16 Harrel capacity, with all Attachments, Tools arid Fix? tures thereto belonging, nt Gail lard's X Ro?ds. Four Wagons, One Iron Safe. Ap? ply to P. P. Gaillard, or _Jjan_5._MARION MOISE. FOR SALK AFINE TRACT OF LAND, on Turkey Creek. 1\ miles South-east of Sumter, 16u ...cres. 75 cleared, price low. Terms to suit purchaser. App?r to D. J. WINN, Dec 22 3t_or J. H. DINGLE. "POR RENT. MY HOUSE IN TOWN, with 21 Acres of Und and a nice orchard. Apply to Wildon & Fraser or the undersigned. Jau 5-2 J. J. DARGAN. FOR RENT. MY FARM UN THE MANNING ROAD one mile South o? the Court House in Sum ter. The place consists of one hundred and-!e:i aces-eighty cleared. On the place is a comfortable dwelling of stx rooms and all uecess* ry on t-bn i id i nj> s. For particulars Apply to T. M. Monaghan: T. J. TU OM KY. Dec. 20 FOR RENT. rp HE HOUSE IN SUMTE H NOW 0CC?- j \ pied by Mr. F. B. (IniT There are 30 acres of hind adjoining which wi ?I also be ! rented cither with the house or separately. This place will i^e >ohi if desired Also 3 20 ?cres oflahd sin.Hied 5 miles from j town, near DesChamps mill. The above will ; bc rented ata bargain. Apr.!v iii W. ALSTON Ii RO W" X, ! Dec. 15. S un: ter. S. C. ila! Lands a? Friva?s Sale.; 102 acres, known as the Vinson Tract at j Catchall. 50 acres, known as the fa to Tract at j Catchall. I \%\\ acres, known as the James R. McEach- j ern Home place in Spring I lt tl Township; ] acre land with Dwelling House and Store j nt Gai (Jard's X Roads. Te ru: s easy. Applv to " M OIS 1-S & LEE, Jan 5 A tt'y J? ar Law. ? COPKi UTE MANURE. " ; Phospliatio Limo, I Made frc-o N. C. Phosphate Kock, Cheapest Manure Discovered. Send for Circular. : FRENCH BROS., Jan. 5. Rocky Point, N. C. ! P. H. LACHICOTTE Ot 90 MMN STREET, CO?JUMB?A, JS. o. BEG TO CALL THE ATTENTION OF THE CITIZENS OF SUMTER to their large and varied stock of Fine Jewelry, Watches, Clocks, Silverware, &c. We have not the space in this advertisement to enumerate all the prices, or give in detail the varied styles. Below we i give some of the prices, and say that should }rou need anything in our line we would be pleased to quote you styles and prices more in detail. We can make it to vour advantage to trade with us. See our special offer : Avwvvvvwvvvwvvvvvvvvvvvww vvwvvv\vvvxvv\\\vvv\\\\H^ ? .... * { The holder of this Coupon is entitled to a discount of 10 ' J per cent, on any purchase made of ns on or before January J t 1st, 1886. P. R LAG RICO TTE & Co., Jewelers. \ \ Columbia, S C. i * Na elaina for diiconnt will be recognized unless this Coupon is presented. f This ofier is only made to the people of Sumter and vicinity, and for a limited time. It is liberal because our prices are as low as the same goods can be bought for ANYWHERE. There is no chance for deception because our price mark is in plain figures. Our reason for making this offer is, we desire to bring to your attention the fact that you can buy your Jewelry, Silver, etc., in Columbia as cheaply as anywhere else, and by our spe? cial oifer hope to be able to induce you to give us a trial. See the advantages of this offer. In the first place the prices on the goods are in plain figures, so that there is no adding on to take off in discount. On a purchase of $10 worth, you get a discount of ?1, getting ?10 worth of goods for $9 j on a $15 purchase the discount is ?1.50, which will pay your raiL'?\d fare one wav between Sumter and Columbia. The discount on i/ a $30 purchase pays your fare both ways ; or a $50 purchase pays your fare both ways and Hotel Expenses in Columbia. Now, as }*ou will doubtless need something in our line, say JEW? ELRY for wife, daughter or sweetheart, or SILVER WARE, either with or without handsome Plush or Morocco Cases for Wedding Presents, would it not be to your advantage to buy it from us ? We think so, and only ask that you give us a trial. We 'will send goods C. O. D. with privilege of examining before paying the bill if 50 cents is enclosed with the order to guarantee us express charges in case of no sale. If the article sent was satisfactory, and bought, the 50 cents would be deduct? ed from the bill. It would be hardly fair to expect us to go to the trouble of packing and shipping an article and also have to pay express charges when no sale was effected. We will now give you some of our prices, but should you want anything in this line write to, or call on, us and state what you would like to get and howr much you wish to pa}7", and we can suit 3*011. R*?nember, only one pri e on each article, and that in plain figures. SOLID GOLD* WATCHES. GENTS' SIZE from ?-15 up. SOLID GOLD WATCHES. LADIES SIZE from ?16.50 up. GENTS'SIZE SILVER WATCHES. glO up. OUR $12 GENT'S SILVER WATCH, is the popular one-A first class re? liable time piece. BOY'S SIZE SILVER WATCHES. ?8 up to ?20. GENT'S SOLID GOLD VEST CHAINS ?15 to $00. In rolled gold from ?2.50 to ?7 SILVER VEST CHAINS $2 to ?6. LADIES GOLD VEST CHAIN.0, ?13 to ?18. Gold Neck Chains $7 to $4G. . ROLLED GOLD NECK CHAINS, from ?2 to ?12. LADIES' SETTS GOLD BROOCH AND EARRINGS. ?7 to ?40 ROLLED GOLD LACE PINS. 50 cts. to $4. SCARF PINS, 25 cts, to ?1.50 in plate, and ?3 to ?15, in Solid Gold. A fine assortment nf RINGS in Solid Gold from 60 cents, for Children's Sizes np to DIAMOND RINGS. $18 to ?100 and over-prices too varied to enume? rate. A lar<?e assortment, of STERLING SILVER FORKS, TEA and TABLE SPOONS. Also FANCY SILVER in handsome cases for presents. Write for prices. P. H. LACHICOTTE & CO., 99 MAIN STREET. COLUMBIA S C. *\ I "tr ^: -r .' O .- j ?H j S3 ??=-= 2<? SI " ? = I ?3S= = ?? 5? g a; K nj o - ^ - S - s co ?< s ?Ij?r^z-? -2*212 . ? ir Ii ?T.s N WRIGHT'S HOTEL, COLUMBIA, S. C THIS NEW AND ELEGANT BOUSE, with ail modem improvements. \s cow open for the reception of irucsts. S. L. WRIGHT & SON. May 6. Proprietors. GRAHAMS STABLES, R Kl* IIB ? Zfc? 77^;/: 7' JUST RECEIVED ONE CAR LOAD OF WELL BROKE vmm MM, Selected with care for this market. Also c?n Ininti, A FEW GOOD MULES, Will be sold LOW FOR CASH, or approved prtpf-r. Ail Stock sold, pu:? mn teed as represented, or money refunded. ALSO, LARGE LOT OF Old Hickory Wagons.; AND A FULL LINE OF Carriages. Buggies, Carts, &c, Will he found at W. M. GRAHAM'S STABLES, ; SUMTER S. C. Oct f\ j SUMTER BARBER SHOP. \ REMOVAL. ; THE UNDERSIGNED informs hi? cus-? totners ?nd the public pen?*nilly that he ! lins rerno"v<*d iii>" Hat ber Shop to the room ] UP STA 1 KS OVER THE STORK OF DUCK- j KR & I5ULT.MAN. where he solicits ? continu- ? a n<*c of pa i ron'ip**. Perfect satisfaction p varan teed in HAIR-CUTTING. SHAVING. SHAMPOOING. Arc. : Ladies ti nd families wailed upon at their , homes, when desired. ; June 16 x J. S. NETTLES. i asa svsnia ? ? ?*] DRUGGIST, (UNDER MUSIC HALL,) SUMTER, S. C. IS RECEIVING A 3?EW STOCK Everything Pertaining to the Drug Business, Including Mtery, ll li Fancy il He has a full stock of Winter Garden Seed. -Especially-. TURNIP SEEDS OF ALL KINDS. Prescriptions Carefully Compounded. Will WHi't upon customers at any time, day or night; and when not at the store, can he found at the Brunsoo House. July 21 W. H. MARTIN. BRADFIELD'S An infallible specific for all the diseases peculiar to. women, such as painful or Suppressed Menstruation,' Fal ling of the Wornt), Leu co rr li oca or Whites, etc. FEMi LE CHANGE OF LIFE. If taken during this criti? cal period, great suffering stud danger can lie entirely >i roi d ed. IMxULATOK. Send for our bank containing val na hie infor? mation for women. Ii wili mailed free to ? pp! ten n's Address T.?E liRADFiELD REGULATOR CO., Box 23, Atlanta'^ G*. Thc luostpcnubr V? eokly newspaper devoted loscior.ee. mechanics,engineering disrov:ricP,in? vent innsnnd paicntscvei-pnblish^d. Everynnm bcr il (unrated with splca;:i?r encraviti?.*. Thia publication t'urni?bi-sa:uoM valnnb?i;o::cycloped:a of information which no iior.:<m should bc without. Th? pnrittlnrily of thc SciKNXIlTC Ar.rnr.TCAN i? such that i?s circulation nearly c ?nels that of all other r'tp'TH <>f ils c'r.^s comtiirsci. Trice. $010a venr. to ("?'.?bs. ??o*c by nil newsdealers. >lLO'N ? CU.. Uublirf:cr< No. 3ClI-roadw:ij-, Jf. Y. ?m g & ^'*.?^^T'.*y; '?$;!i^^,f,-*a bc?N D Eight vears' ?V\ ?r?-T=?*c*?=??? practice * tc-?or-i te^irTVc pstert. f> fibre ?*.?! have prepared ??'?:si. -? than One ?iurr?rod Tricis ?-??j9nne? ??e:?ir.T.t tor patents in tho .. J-?S ...?>i''-<\ States f.:.d;f:">r*ifm countries; r^y?r.-/ Caveats Tn.o"->->Mrk>:. Copy-ri^'flts, l-l-tf^**' As.-!;:t,::.ei?*?. and ?il other papers for r"? *".-;ri-:g to inventors th?ir rights in tho ?j?2T::;ted States, ran.-.-1.!; Knt?and. 1-nnee, ^i'?er:.u:v a?d "rin r Iwsu countries; prc t~ A. par?*-i at "-hort. *i--:t ice and ?u rea>ona hie terms. i'y* Information ns tn obtaining pr.t.-r?t" chewj HS fully phvn without cb>Tp\ Kand-book? of .V?.,,;-"r.:,^;j-.n Mit? fr?*. Petent? ob?uined iV?uzl: Muan .; i">>. r.re noticed in thr-Scienltfio Am^Viran ire?. Tho advantfl.roof^uch-noticew wt?? I und?m?y?? hy all perron* who visu tod:s ro-e.-f :'i>.'rn .?'.!... s. _ /C?.ir.-*.-? .'.iP.W ( O.. Offiefl GcirKTEFlO 3?1 iiroatlway; Ssw V?rk PLAID SHAWL GIVEN AWAY! Through thc tai lure of a tarj;e mann facturer bf Cashmere Pattern FrinRC Shaw ls, lhere ha* come iato ouriiamls a l.'.rijc consignment of Plaid Shawls; perfect goods, which wc propose to present to ?he ladies io ti;e following manner: Send us r?j <..:II;N t".-r 8 mo?. iul>scriptioi lo y <S Farm ?ind Household, a !*rce ?2i S- |M^r illustrated paper.ttcvote'l ?to l?anu amt Household topics. Stories and genera! miscellany, and *e ?ill send yuu one of thc'.e Witntifnt kbawte KKEE by mail posipaid. or we ?-?11 tend 5 shawls ; 5 subscriptions to one address for r?. Satisfacci?n pu aran te 3d (joney teiunUed. Address FA^?? AXl>E?T:SLJiOLl>, Dox43. Uartford.Conn. CHRISTMAS I CHRISTMAS ! OFFICE OP PUCKER & B?1TMAN, DBALKBg IK General Merchandise, SUMTER. S. C. 'iso doubt but that times hare been hard and money very scarce for the past twelve months, but this does not keep people from eating, and, more especially, not at Christmas times. We are glad to inform you that Goods of every description have been reduced in price, hence you need not bc afraid that your I money is riot enough to buy all j you want for Christmas, and j you all well know our store is the place to get more for your money than you are sometimes willing to carry. JV'henever this happens, we are always ready and willing to send your goods home. Such being th? case we look forward to a large trade during the next ten days ; and please remember, our rule is : "First Corrie; First Served," so you better come at once, and buy all you need for" th? Holi I days. We offer you; Choice Goods at Low Prices. We have DOW in stock CHOICE BAIS03&, of all kinds, CURRANTS, CITRON, MALAGA GRAPES, DATES, DRIED FIGS, and DRIED FRUITS of all kinds, And a full assortment of New Crop NUTS AND ALMONDS. We have, this year TIIE FINEST SELECTION ?F French Candies, And we will give yon better quality of Candy than most other houses keep in this town-and, we think, for less money. Come and see. Our Stock of CANNED VE6ETABLES AND FRWTS, Pickles and Sauces, ?S NOW COMPLETE in every respect, and tee warrant all of our goods in this Une to be full weight and of best quality. Wc have a large lot of Jellies, Mince-Meat, ? A2?D FRUIT BUTTER, ?? FIVE POUND PAILS-and also in bulk, and can sell it to you by the pound. If you arc in want of GOOD BUTTER, or FINE CREAM CHEESE, Or if you want G??0 COFFEE, ora GOO?) DRAWING TEA, J vu must buy it at our Store, And icc assure yoii that you Will be satisfied with Quality and Prices. We have ordered for the Holidays ? some of tLc F. A. Ferris & Co.'s PIG HAMS -AND SMOKED TONGUES. These you know are fine, and you j should have one on your table on ? Christinas Day. We have nice linc of GLASSWARE -AND Fancy Lamps, j Suitable for Christmas Presents, and j wiil be pleaded to show you what we j have, even if you don't bely. With a Merry Christmas to all of \ you. and with the hope that yon will ] send the cash with your orders, wc are ? Respectfully, DUCKER & BULTMAN. i j. NOTICE OF DiSSOUITi?KT "Vr?TIC?. ?S REKI?t GIVEN_(hat ijw jL^j copartnership which lms heretofore - ex* i-ted between ?. C. Brovrn. N. G. osteen arid. \V. I). Blanding under ; he ?rmMttigandttyl? MJ?T ?rh, and Jn- the wiThdra'wal of ?, C. Brown from said is rm on November ?jlh," 1885. : ... ?? . "The said N. G.???een. fi-?T?r9p.r?T??^-:s<?.i'1* reflective, in'er^is in *AV\ b?.s:nesSOf tb-sm?4 Branding and Brown.. (and aUo t^be. yiiftrift of C..C.. Bi;awn in ?lie Suim?r Wiatcbp^ft") will continue;fhe(hi??ifi?TM lp. h?? own nam*, collect all d<?b?s due to, and pay n'U debt? d? oj iain Brui'. J C C BHOWS, 5 (VOSTEEN. ; . ...... Vf . ?) BY-ANDIKCTi Pee. 1. ?8S3 TAX RETURNS FOR 1886. R'ET??RNS OF REAL ESTATE AND' Personal property .?nd Polis] nil.] bei re? ceived at the following time? and places : Privateer, Tuesday. Januarj 5. Manchester, Wednesday. January & Wedgefield. Thursday, January 7. Stateburg.. Friday, Januaiy 8. Gordon's Mill, Friday. January if: Majesville. Monday, January ll. Magnolia, Tuesday. January 12. > Lynchbufgt ^V?dnes?ay, Jan?\ary ?9V Shiloh, Thursday. January, 14. Johnston'* Store. Friday. January 15'. Scarborough's Store, Saturday, Jae*" uary 16. Mechanicsville, Monday. Jannary Jg; Maonville, Tuesday, January 19. . . Sanders'.Deppt, ?oesday, January 101 Smithville, Wednesday. January ?0. M. Sanders' /ormer office, Wedn??* day. January 20. Bishopyille, Thursday and Friday^ January 21 atid 22. . Reid's Mill, Saturday, January ??; -AND At the Auditor's office in Som ter from the 2nd January to* the 2?"tfi of #ebru* ary, inclusive. Parties making Returns hy mail or br an? other i>ersoa will pjease give full first name of Taxpayer and the Township the property is io.^ As all property, both Real and Personal and Pol ls, is required by. law to be returned in 1886, Taxpayers will please make foll returns in the time prescribed, namely/ from isl Jan? uary to 20th February, 1886. . , ^ Wi R. DELGAS^ Dec.? _ Auditor Sumter County,.., 20,000 ORANGES DIRECT FROM FLORISTA/ . . FOR* THE HOLIDAY TRAD& BEING AGENT OF FLORIDA GROWER I am prepared to sell at wholesale aa cbeap as Charleston or Wilmington. ;' ' ' Will retail ?ra?'gesat 30 to 50 cents per dozen. APPLES/ By the Barrel or any.other Quantity at tc?west price. FR?ITS ?ND ?ONF?CTIO^ERy, Of all kinds. Orders" promptly filled and s*hipped30 alf parts of the County at short notice, f . WM. J. ANDREWS. Dec I _ h F. ?F. MORSE, ?A ? Aident? -DEALER TN DRtiiis i mmm TOILET SOAPS, PEBFOMEdtf AND ALL KINDS ?F Brnggist's Sundries USUALLY KEPT IN AFLRST-CLAiS DRUS STORE. Tobacco, Snuff ???H? Se&irs* GARDEN SEEDS. &?.y --ALSO-rr- . . * ' Paints, Oils, Varnishes,* GLASS, PUTTY. &d: .Axn BTE STUFFS. I Physician's Prescriptions carefully compounded, and orders answered with care and dispatch. The public witt find my slock of Medicines complete, warranted genu? ine, and of the best quality. ? Call and see for yourselves. ; BARGAINS 0FFEBIN& T.RP?XW?RTII&S?N, MAYESVliiLBj & S.? DEALERS IX Q-eu?ral Merchandised Hare in stock a full line of DRY GOODS, HARDWARE." GROCERIES, TOBACCO AND SEC ARS. HOSIERY AND UNDERWEAR", ??ATS AND CAPS. B')()TS AND SHOES, . .. READY-MADE CLOTHING*, --AVD Almost everything kept in a well, assorted] stock cf General Merchandise, all of which iji offered at prices that will compare with iho??$ quoted by larjre dealers el?ewlore, and Jtbout which so much is >eing pitt forth ia sc??i ttonal advertisements. We say to all the-peonle of Sumter County within reach of MaiesviHc: Dont bc Misted by the Racket elsewhere, But come to our store and be s?pplie<jr with genuine first class goods at prices that" can't be beat anywhere. A beatitifullot of China and Glass w?r*? and other fancy poods suit.ibie. for Christmas and Wedding Pff-setits. ,. t Cotton ?nd other Country Produce bought at highest market prices. Being overstocked, the following will bs sold low : 2 GINS-(1 Dulcis 55 saw, 1 Winship 40 S"W.) . 5 CARTS and 3 WAGONS-(1 2-horse and 2 1-horse wngops) 1 HORSE, 1 MARE and 2 fine MULES." Nov. 10 T?0R?EG??FEfT PRACTICAL SAW-MAKER & REPAIRER; SUMTER. S. C; Formerly w::h Dilston ? Sons. Philadel? phia, will at:end to thc J*** pain jig pt'all Snwa" entrusted to his rare. AdtircsV I'. I?. Box 111'. AU orders pt.on?pt?y atteuded to. October 3T. l?s?? _ ? f?lCT I'j eeuts po?tago-. aili. ttcVil? " Wet I |,,H?| VOIJ yrtf. a v,?y??L . valuable^ samjile box of"goods ihut w?tl put you in the way of making morcinoncy at ouc??, than sti>7 thing else in Auictica. liol h scxe^ of-all ages can live at home and work in spare t:u>e; M* all the time. Capital not ?Vjtnrcd. ; W? nitj "tart von. ?niiiie?se pay sure for tfi'osA .who Start at i?nee. Slin#<?u ?Co.. Porthtn?! Mair a In T ri"L,2?f*r?: f?r IV/T!W?:rt,r?r1? ! J. \TE^??py .just ;??;?t?d for the?, for.Bon? ??* ?.. - .FrfS.^i?" Srrrt?] SaiTsnC,.T:Jrn'^'2? Sore?' C'^???tff. I*? itv S5 .:: i J: r?t;t? ?^r ico gags*. '-I?ZAIY ni?C'A'N, Low*1'*. ?'??-cu . .