^ *1T?8?>?*\ JULY 13.
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KXW ADVERTI8EMKHT87
WjM?$%?> Sanm-Furniture.
Macon Medicine Co.-Florida Tonic
^gfi-^?lbwili? R? Schedule:
:-r'~ " Hay ns worths * Cooper-Notice to absent
Defendants.
gjg?s .- Q: M. Barst ?erk k Treasurer-Notice to
? ta^na-ycrt?
Personal.
Mr. B. R. Nash is home again.
Ser. ?- J. Stokes waaia town Saturday
and Sunday. .
J- Tr. Green, Es?v, ma^e 08 a pi?8*101 call
test week. .
Mi? Merrit of Kdge Spring ls rating
p Miss Mamie Bughson.
Miss Emm* Edmunds hat gone to Harta
"^i?t, Dariingtoo County.
Mw. fl. ? Darr, Jr., bas gone on a visit to
her fetber-aud mother, at Florence.
Misses Mayrsnt and Boy lston of Charleston,
are visiting Mrs. Dr. Baker's family.
Jfcs. C. H. Jones is on a visit to Wilming?
ton to see herdaughter, Mrs. Fowler.
Prof. Willie Hay nt worth i3 home from
J >YarnviTIe, where lie has been carrying on a
flourishing school.
Mrs-Harry Ryttenberg and children, are
'cJTfbr the Summer, and friend Harry is a
lone, lora widower, pro tem.
V ./r;j^r?yMf& Bogin have gone to Glenn
'gringa for * brief outing. They will also
>? . visit otnel pisces of interest before their re*
Zorn. -
V ; j Mist Do? Moise, daughter of Mr. C. H.
?? . -. Mo?se? who bas been making an extended
-?felt in the South and West, bas returned to
" ^ta?ter.
Miss Emma Walsh, a channing.and accom?
plished daughter of the Probate Jodge of
'^:'\^^?i^:?ow?tftK visiting her sister, Mrs. B.
. ^f^.^.Brownhe-LaFar, who bas been en?
gaged ia ?? buiinrss at Columbia, passed
through Sumter last Saturday afternoon, on
.... 32? way-to Charleston, where be will locate,
f ;^C?pt; Br0. Green's smiling face is again
^:&l0??nudst. Be is just from Baltimore with
^^kif?H^Hne of fall samples of dry goods, no?
tion, *c., and is- now visiting bis customers
in the State
pr: and Mta. ?T^G. Osteen left Sumter this
; morning to attend the meeting of the Press
/: ConvwrSoo, which convenes in Spartanburg
. to d*y. They expect to take in other places
.- before their return.
- Mr.- M2ton Dargan, after an absence of.
three years in Dallas, Texas; bas returned to
> ; Sumter for a three weeks' visit ?o friends and
~ relatives. We were very glad to see Milton
again, ?ndito know tfi?i -he is doing well in
his adopted home.
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*--".- Miss Mamie Stfchfcr ra ree home last week, a
full graduate of St. Joseph's Academy at
Washington, Ga. We ascertained this fact
from an inspection of ber neat diploma, and
-pretty graduating medal-the prettiest, we
See Notice to tax-payers of Sumter, in an
: other column.
Mock obliged to Mr. Tv\ S. <k>mmander for
tome fine specittmens of hts cabbages.
Thanks to Mrs. JL I. -Brogdon for one of
. the largest cabbage of the season, it was a
monster. : ; ' '
?sJ? spirited game war played mst wk be?
tween two-Saaner nines. The score stood
IO to-ii"
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The catalogue of Roanoke College, Salem,
YiL, for 18S5-36 has been received. Its lists
" of students and gradu?tes show that it bas
- been steadily gaining sn solid popularity.
Thanks to Cadet Archie China for an invi?
tation to. the Anniversary exercises cf .thc
??-?- two literary Societies of the Citadel Acade
. my, Jnly '26 and 27 ; and also to the Citadel
Commencement, Jnly 28th. The cards of in?
vitation are as pretty as a pink.
Hr. H. R. Thomas, the great mogul of the
farmers' movement, is requested by some-puz?
zled committeemen among the' -township or?
ganizer* to issue a circular giving definite
5mM ractiona for their guidance in this work.
The Watckwut* and Sovtiro% will be pleased
to be the medium of communication for this
good work. .
Tbe speech by Mr. H. R. Thomas, delivered
at the opening of the farmer's meeting,? will
be found in this asno and will amply re?
pay perusal. There are somethings in it
which nai better been said to other words, be?
cause we fear the meaning of the speaker will
be misunderstood, there are some things in it
which bad been better unsaid, but tbe greater
portion of the address ts wise and practical,
" and is a p?ea for the more completeorganization
which farmers need.
A Question.
Piesse ask Doggan to tell why a "Loafer"
resembles Baalam of old?
Tours, ZEB.
: _ Cheaper.
Ca and after Monday, Joly the 26th, the
fee on Money Ordezs, not exceeding $5.00,
will be 5c. That is cheap enough.
How Did It Get There?
One afternoon last week, while a number of
boys and yoong men .were in bathing at Green
% ' Swamp, ono of them s?epj^e? on something
hard at the bottom, and stooping down reach
?d for it, and brought it up to tba surface. 1
proved to bea conical shaped cannon bail
weighing about GO or 75 pounds.
mmmma?- ? i - -?
Pardoned.
Governor Thompson bas pardoned J. E.
Charis, colored, who was convicted of the
crime of rape at the February, i380 term of.
Court for Sumter County, before Judge
Prater, and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Litter evidence bas very satisfactorily shown
that tbe prosecution wa? malici?os, and that
the accused was as mach sinned against as
sinning.
Saw the ^ew Governor Induote?
into Office.
Sheriff Sanders and J. R. Keels, Esq., hap?
pened atabe State House last Saturday, when
the in testing ceremonies by which Bon. H.
S. Thompson was relegated to private life,
and Lieutenant Governor Sheppard was made ?
Governor of the State, transpired, and were |
invited io among the oti er notables. It was '
a moat interesting occasion.
_ Improved Drainage.
'. There-ie a-prbject on foot to improve the
je of Turkey Creek, by deepening and
? og the Canal now running through
We hope the projector? will persist in
the undertaking- We all know the great
good resulting-to Sumter from the present
.?anal, but think there is still room for im
'Of "course we do not thiaktbe
kat?ald foot thc hiiis.
Deaths.
Capt. *P. t\ Gaillard lost his little son,
aged twelve months, last Snnday morning.
An infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs Geo.
W, Loring died'at their country residence on
Mondfry afternoon, and was buried at the
Cemetery here yesterday.
Miss Amanda Morgan, sister of Miss Car?
oline Morgan who was a weil known school
teacher in Sumter many years ago, died at
her home near. Walhalla, Sunday, and was
brought to Sumter for interment. She was
buried at the Cemetery this morning.
Miss Sarah Scaffe died Sunday afternoon,
after a long and painful illness. Her mind
waa remarkably clear up to the hour of her
death, and a complete resignation to God's
will was one of the marked characteristics
through all her sickness. The Church and
the Temperance Cause have lost a most faith?
ful worker. "She did what she could" is an
epitaph most fitting for our departed friend.
The funeral services were conducted at the
Baptist Church by the Pastor, assisted by
Rev. N. W. Edmunds, in the preaence of a
large congregation.
Religious.
A blind preacher, Rev. Mr. Porter, ; filled
the Baptist pulpit Sunday night. He was
quite blind, and read by means of raised let?
ters. The-stormy night prevented the large
congregation which would bave otherwise
been in attendance.
Religious service will be held at the Church
of the Holy Comforter, nest Sabbath at ll
o'clock A. M., and 8:30 P. M. Owing to
the Rector's absence there will be no service
at tbe Episcopal Church this week.
The Weather.
6A.M. lP.lt. 6 P.M.
July 5-72 84 76 During the entire
July 6-72 90 78 week the days
July 7-75 89 85 haTe been partly
July 8-78 95 87 clear, with heavy
July 9-76 95 88 thunder showers
July 10-79 ' 93 86 each afternoon in
July ll-75 92 80 various parts of j
the County.
Base Ball.
The Sumter Club will play the Bisoopville
Club Thursday afternoon at the Sumter B. B.
Park. But one game will be played, and
as Bishopville Club bas quite .a reputation we
have no doubt a large crowd will be in at?
tendance tc see the Sumter boys? gire them
a gentlemanly dressing.
Democratic Clubs.
We hope that the d?mocratie Clubs
throughout the County will be thoroughly
organized in time to elect delegates to the
County Convention which meets on the 26th.
We know they are busy with their crops, but
this is of sufficient importance to justify the
loss of- half a day. Good delegates to the
County Convention will result in good dele?
gates to the State Convention.
Habeas Corpus Case.
Sheriff Sanders,. in response to a writ of
habeas tbrpus, brought before Chief Justice
Simpson last Saturday at his chambers old
Mrs. Scott-, who is charged with being an ac?
cessory to the murder of John White who
was killed near Bishopville a short time since.
The prisoner was represented by J. R.
Keels, Esq., and the State by Attorney Gener?
al Miles. After hearing the affidavits in the
case the Chief Justice granted aa order for
bail in the snm of $800.
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Smithville 29". C.
The Company and gnests wili leave July
19th, for that delightful Summer resort.
Tickets for the round trip, and good for ten
days will cost but S3.50. Board can be ob?
tained in the company mess at 50 cents per
day, and we eau think of nothing more
economical unless one stays at home. Hotel
Brunswick is open and furnishes good board
at $10 per week.
Those desiring to go will please get their
tickets at once.
New Candidates.
Col. T. V. Walsh is-nominated for re?
election to his present office. Where can we
get a better?
Mr. Elias Chandler has been nominated for
County Commissioner. He made a good one
before and will doubtless do.so again should
be be elected.
Maj. H. F. Wilson is nominated for the Leg?
islature in to day's issue. The Major is popular
and will make a good run.
Mr W. G. Kennedy is a candidate for school
Commissioner and proposes to make a vigorous
canvass. Mr. Kennedy bas eminent literary
attainments for that office.
Our good humoredTriend Mr. R. F. Hoyt,
bas been brought out for County Commission
er,and will doubtless do the*honors of the office
most gracefully should he win
A Mistake.
Thc Newt caul Courier last week, among
ita news items, published the statement that
Capt. W. R. Del gar was being pushed by his
friends for tbe office of State Treasurer, and
the Captain very promptly sect the following
letter to that paper:
SDMTER, S. Cg July 30, 1886.
Mr. Editor; In the Neves and Courier of ]
the 10th instant, I notice that my name bas
been suggested for the office of State Treas'
nrer. While appreciating the high compli?
ment thus paid me by my friends outside of
my own County-permit me to say that Sum?
ter County will have no Candidate for any
place npon the State Ticket, except for the
office of Attorney General, and that for this
office she will earnestly support her worthy
son, Col. Joseph H. Earle.
Very respectfully,
W. R. DJBLGAB.
The S. I*. I. Prize Drill.
The Prize Drill last Tuesday ere ci og was a
success, except as to the number of contest?
ants. The space for marching was so limited
that no display in the evolutions could
be made, but the drill in the manual was very
fine. Thc judges bad a difficult task in de?
ciding who was the best when all were so
good, but after an hour and a half spent in
the drill, the following was the result : First
prize, Sergt. A. C. Phelps, presented by
Maj. Marion Moise; second prize, W. W.
Menagen, presented by P. G. Bowman,
Esq. ; third prise, j% K. Bradford, pre?
sented by Lieut. H. F. Wilson Tbe presen?
tation speeches were all goad in quality and
quantity (short.) But the event of the even?
ing was the winning of the tin cup which was
successfully done by private Briggs. D. B.
Anderson, Esq., presented the hard earned
useful utensil in words befitting the ioportaut
occasion, and the applause which followed
was someth?og fearful. We are glad to say
the recipient of this prize bore his blushing
honors with becoming modesty and did not
seem at all puffed up with his success. The
prizes were neat silver badges gjven by
the Lieutenants. The first prize, the one won
by Sergt. Phelps, was -La gilt o? the late
Lieutenant Cutlino.
Farmers' Picnic Postponed.
WEDGFIELD, S. G., July 10, 1886.
Mr. Editor : Please inform the public that
the Farmers' Picnic, advertised to be held at
Wedgefield on the 20th, bas been indefinitely
postponed. WM. R. FLUD,
Chairman Com. of Arrangements.
Hare you, tried. O'Connor's patent bread?
It is fine
Bishopville Items.
BISHOPVILLE, S. C., Jilly lb, 1886.
Mr. Editor: After a seven weeks siege of
! wet weather; the "su ?' ooce'more shines bright?
ly, and the crops" already begin to show the
effects of it. The ' outlook- for cotton is not
encouraging-. The"weed is exceedingly small
for this time of the year, and the stands are
badly broken, large spots in almost every
field having been killed out by lice, in addi?
tion to the cruelty inflicted on the" cotton by
reckless hoe hands. Unless we have propi?
tious seasons from now on, the estimate will
be for little more than a half crop. We bave
only partially succeeded' in su?d'ufog the
grass, it's crippled but not conquered. We
have everlastingly tumbled it about, and
tried to keep it'yellow but anotBer shower of
rain would come add the next day it would
brighten up and'go'on its way rejoicing.
The political pdt' has not commenced to
boil up this way yet. We want no big blase
to make ber ''bile over," spluttering around
and scalding peoples- feeling, &c, causing
trouble and confusion in the camp : bat only
a steady flame sufficient? to keep up interest.
We farmers have not yet caught the pro?
gressive spirit of the' times, bot still continue
to affiliate politically,- fcc, with professional
men, that is doctors and preachers, (we have
no lawyers on editor^ up here, perhaps that
accounts for it) and ft is barely possible that
we may permit them to vote at the coming
election provided they promise us to vote the
-a-Democratic ticket.
So far as I can learn, the recommendation
and endorsement of Col. J. D. Graham for
tbe Clerk's office meets with general satisfac?
tion.
The health of our community good; We
have had several cases of dysentery, but at?
tended with no fatality except among chil?
dren. ETCETERA.
TEIBTJTE OPBESPECT.
KKIGSTS or HONOR HALL, 1
- SUMTER, S. C., July 12, 1886. j
Whereas, the Supreme Dictator of the -Uni?
verse has seen fit to remove from this Terres?
trial Lodge to the Supreme Lodge above our
beloved brother M. SCHWARTZ, now be it
resolved,
That in his loss Sumter Lodge Knights of
Honor, No. 1077, bas been deprived of an effi?
cient member, and one who fulfilled io tbe
bestofbi8 ability the sacrid obligations of a
true Knight of Honor.
Resolved, That his bereaved wife has lost a
tender and loving helpmate and his children
an affectionate Father and friend.
Resolved, That society bas lost a member
whose beautiful example of domestic virtue
would have always been a shinning light for
others to follow.
Rt solved, That his loss is one ever to be
deeply deplored by all who knew him.
Resolved, That a page in the Minute Book
of the Lodge be inscribed to his memory. A
copy of these resolutions furnished his strick?
en family, and that they be published .in our
local papers.
H. HARBT, )
H. RYTTENBERG, [Com.
H. L. DARR, SR. J
I Am Disappointed.
Mr. Editor : I hear the big picnic at Wedge?
field is indefinitely postponed. What a pity.
Dr. Tanner starved 40 days, 60 on the 1st of
Joly I began to reduce rations up to the 10th,
when I heard the sad news. I bad taken up
my belt two buckle holes and was just getting
decently hungry j cow I've got ao use for
tbe big shirt with thc bustle in front, that I
had made to wear. Unless somebody else in?
vites me to a picnic and calls on me to speak
Fm afraid I'll never get ? chance to "shoot
off' the big speech I had prepared, and Fm
slightly disappointed. XXX.
Privateer Items.
PRIVATEER, S. C., July 12, 1886.
At lastj Mr. Editor, by a hot skirmish all
along the lise, we have got General Green
out-flanked, and he will have to surrender or
be "put te the sword." (Plowshare.) I am
afraid he will have to be cut to pieceSj for his
forces are Tery tenacious of life. As long as
his commissary is full, and be bas a good
water supply; he never says "die," but fights
to the "last ditch," i. e. furrow,: with a reso?
lution of purpose that some of us could well
profit by imitating.
.'Guv;" describes thesituation pretty well:
but I think we need a factor who caD make
our crops work out on the "cruise of oil"
plan ; for indeed it looks -like there will not
be much of anything, "mixed" or otherwise.
However, I live in hope, and never give it np
until the crop is harvested to tbe last boll of
cotton. And then begin it again with hopes
as high as ever.
I did not enlarge up on the plan of restiti g one
fourth of the land every year for want of spare
time. On rested land in cotton, commercial
fertilizers pay better than on any other part of
the farm. This can be proven by any one who
wishes to try it. I know farmers who have
a part of their colton crops on rested lands
every year, ?nd tbejr always find- these fields
easier to coltirate, and showing better results
for the manures used than the other fields.
Then corn after cotton is made easier of
cultivation, than after corn or oats, and
usually yields better. And oats after corn
and peas will do better than after cotton or
oats. These are facts that I have seen demon?
strated "time and again" for the last fifteen
years.
Last week we had three bot days without
rain, but on Saturday evening the spell was
broken by a big shower, and another last
night. Yesterday evening a week ago, one of
the biggest rains fell io the upper portion of
the township that bad ever been known. It
was accompanied by a storm of cyclonic ten?
dencies.
Farmers are so absorbed in trying to save
their crops that the Farmer's Club failed to
get up a meeting Saturday evening. The
Manchester Democratic Club which was to
meet that same evening could only muster
one man, and politics got but a small share
of the conversation.
I heard a gentleman say that last jear on
the 8th of July, his cotton was locking in
three and a half feet rows, while now it docs
not look like it will ever lock this season.
The health of oar community is getting lo
its normal condition.
Rev. B. C. Lampley preached a forcible
sermon at Bethel yesterday on the subject of
being "Too Late." He made a good point
in saying all are more or less grumblers, in
that we so often, if not in word, in our nets
bet against the future-"Gambling in the
souls of men." ile entreated bis hearers to
quit this too often fatal hallucination, and
have the ooly safe ground by anchoring their
hopes on the solid "Rock of our Salvation."
Said he did not daubt the ability, and will?
ingness of God to save every soul that even
at the last moment puts his whole trust in
Christ, and accepts his nic.cy ; but "I would
rather have the tife on which to build roy
hopes up higher ; for how do we know that
the force of habit, which is growing stronger
the longer this is put off, will at the last mo?
ment be broken." Too LATE was, I think,
the first garment that our first parents wore
in the Garden of Eden, and it has been the
eternal winding sheet of countless thousands
ever since." DEW.
Tho VercHee Unan imo??.
W. D. Sault, Druggist, Bippus, Ind., testified
"I can rocomrrend Electric Bitters as tho very
le3t remedy. Every bottle sold has given relief
in every case. Ono man took six bottles, and
was cured of Kbcumatism of 10 years'standing."
A br?bans Hare, druggist, Belleville, Ohio, af?
firms; "The best felling medicine I havo ever
handled, in my 20 years' experience, is Ele-jfric
Bitters." Thousands of others liavu added
their, testimony, so that tbe verdict is unani?
mous tbnt Electric Bitters do cure ?ll dresses
of the Liver. Kidneys or Blood Ouly a half
dollar a bMtle at J. F. W. peUruieV Drug
Store. 2
Concord Club.
Concord Club met on tbe lOtb instant, s
re-organized bj electing W. J. Pringle, Pn
dent, E. B. Shaw, Secretary, J. J. Broni
member of Executive Committee. A revisi
of the roil' being completed, the followi
were elected delegates to tbe County Conv
tions : W. J. Pringle, J. J. Brtftfcon, G. 1
Mahoney, J. D. Wilson, and Daniel Davis
The sentiment of the dub is in favor of i
Convention plan of nominating County o
jeers.
. Providence Club.
Providence Club re-organized- Satord
with tbe following officers :
President-P. P. Gaillard*.
Vice President-J. E. RemberT'.
Secretary-T. P. Kilgore.
The Club now has 98 members on its rc
an increase of* more than 20 since the h
campaign.
The following" are the delegates tb t
County Convection
At Large-Pl P. Gaillard-.
Delegates-C. L. Williamson^ ? W. Kin
man, Thomas Benenhaley, J1. S. Folk.
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Stateburg Club.
S?ATEBtfBO, S. C., July 9; ?886.
Mr. Editor: At a meeting of the Statebu
Democratic Clob to-day the former office
were re-elected as follows :
President-Dr. W. W. Anderson, Sr.
1st Vice President-W. J. Rees.
2nd Vice President-Is ham- Moore.
Sec. and Treas.-W. Waties Rees.
The roll of the Club was then revised, ai
the following delegates elected rO tbe Co un
Convention :
At Large-Dr. W. W. Anderson, Sr.
Delegates-W. R. Flud, S. F'. Lenoir, J..
Dargan, S. E. Nelson.
Alternates-J. S. Pinckney, Jno. Ravene
G. M. Sanders, W. J. Rees.
Dr. W. W. Anderson, Jr., was chosen t
represent the Club as the County Execute
member. A vote of the Club was taken as t
the Primary or Convention plan Xor nomini
ting County officers. Tbe Club gaveaflafj
majority in favor of the Primary plan.
W. WATIES REES, Sec.
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Wedgefield Democratic Club.
WEDGEFIELD, S. C., July 10, 1886.
Mr. Editor: The Wedgefield Democrat
Club met this afternoon. The President rea
the instructions for tbe organization of tl
Democratic party. Under these instructor
the roil of the club was revised and 141 men
hers were enrollod, entitling .the club to
delegates and one delegate at large. Di
McLanrin was renominated for President, bt
said be bsd been President through a goo
many campaigns, and having been readin
Mr. Talmage's sermons where he said, "Go
can save a politician but be seldom ever do<
it," he begged to decline in favor of a young?
man. The election for officers resulted in tl
following thoice :
President-Mr. Peter Mellett.
Vice Presidents-Messrs J. M'. Mosely an
Jno. C. Singleton.
Secretary-Mr. I. J. Wilson.
Member County Ez. Com.-Mr. II. ?
Thomas;
The ? delegates elected to the Conventio
on the 26th are :
Delegate at Large-Peter Mellett.
Delegates-B. P. Kelly, H.JR. Thomas, E
J. Goodman; J. M. Wingate, F. E. Thomas
J. M. Mosely.
Alternates-W. T. Strange, T. E. Rich
ardson, J. B. Crouch.
On taking the chair, Mr; Peter Mel let
thanked the club for their expression of con
fidence and the honor conferred and assure?
them he would always discbarge the dutie
with an "eye siDgle" to the advancement am
gcod of the Democratic party. He suggestei
on entering into another campaign, wber
honest differences of opinion would natural!
arise, that every man act according to hi
otto convictions and grant to bis neigh
bor the same right and privilege. An
when candidates present themselves le
every one choose bim whom he deems mos
suitable for tbe office sought, ano a! war
avoid any and every thing that will engende
bitter feelings, and thereby preserve tb
friendly relations of the community ; so tba
wben we have passed the primary stage an?
are called upon to endorse the choice of th
majority, we can do so with a hearty goo?
will. There will then not exist any such de
plorable feeling as would tempt a good Dem
ocrat to scratch the ticket, agreed upon b;
the majority of bis fellow citizens. X
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H? MEMORIAM.
No more.in our sabbath school we'll meet
To study tbe lessons of love,
For Jesus bas sent his angel,
To whisper, thy home is abo vd
We would not call the back to oar sorrow,
Though our hearts are bleeding and sore,
But will vr?\l for the beautiful morrow,
.. When we'll meet on the "Golden shore."
Whereas, through a wise tbongh myste
rions Providence, we as a Class, nave beei
bereft of a devoted teacher : as the sheep of i
fold been left destitute of a gentle shepherd
therefore be it,
Resolved, That individually, as well ti
collectively, we have sustained a great loss it
the de?th of our teacher, noble and true ; om
who always had at heart our best interest.
Resolved, That we bow io bumble submis?
sion and with resignation "pass under the
rod" for God bas stretched his linne
from his throne in'the sky, sod plocked from
the garden of life, one of the rarest flowers
that in in its pathway He.
Resolved. That 'we tender through thes?
resolutions, our deepest sympathy to the
afflicted family j and that a blank-not in a
book of records but in our hearts-be left
6acred to the memory of W. H. CPTTINO.
LUCIE WALSH,
IDA RH AME,
ANNIE FLOWERS,
FLORENCE WALSH,
ANNIE ELLIS,
NANNIE ELLIS,
KATIE BURCH,
CARRIE BRUNSON,
EMMA BRUNSON.
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Mrs. Mary Alice Spencer.
To speak of the virtues of one who as a
daughter, sister, wife and mother, was as
near perfect as possible, is no easy task, a d
my pen lingers ere it writes a word to the
memory of her, wboro to know was to admire
and love for those Uaits of character which
only true womanhood have. Mrs. Spencer
was the second daughter of Robert and Mary
Fraser o*' Btsbopvrl?e, S. C. Reared in a
home noted for its piety and refinement,
she devuoped into a noble specimen of wo?
manhood. In early life- ehe married Mr. Eli?
sha Spencer, and lived nearly or nil of her
married life at lynchburg, S. C. Uer own
home-the counterpart of the one she left
was tbe abode of true happiness, and no one
could come in contact with her and not be
impressed with her exalted christian- charac?
ter, sweet disposition, and gentle ways. Dur?
ing the last few years of her life she was call?
ed to pass through pninfa-1 scenes of SuSer
ing; A noble son just arrived to manhood.
A loving, gentle mother ; a tender loved sis?
ter, and last her own first born, WHS what she
had to part with at di&rent intervals. Sueh
trials math; their inroads on a constitution
naturally delicate aad on the 24th of May in
spiteof ail a loving husband, children, and
others could do, af ter a few days sickness, ber
gentle spirit took its ?ight to that better land.
Said one who knew her well : "Write just the
best thing about woman- you can and I will
sign it," speaks vol ames. Shelivedand died
a member of the Presbyterian Church, and
leaves a busband children, an aged father, a
brother and sister, and numerous relatives
and friends lo mourn her departure. She is
goa? hui not dead. Such people never die,
but like an evergreen, forever live in the hearts
of those who kuow them.
"There is no death, the stars go down,
To rise upon some fairer shore,
And bright io heaven's jeweled crown,
They shine forever more."
S^JLTBVILLB, S.. C. J. E. D_
Mayesville Items.
MAYESVILLE, S. C , July 10,- 1886.?
Mr. Editor: An entertainment wa* gi tenai<
Mr. C. 0: Wheeler's on the night of;the 6lh
for the benefit of the Baptist Chusrchv The
programme was well selected and- tastefully
performed,-and: the aodieocee, comprising all '
of the weight- and intelligence ofoor town,
(Dr.-J;. W. Kedson to the fore) expressing
themselves as delighted'.
Capt. and-Mrs. Lowry favored us with sev?
eral choice Morceaux- for violin and piano.
Capt. Corbett gave some of his splendid
songs,-tragic and comic ; Miss Lizzie Corbett
and Mr?: G. Gi Wheeler drew delightful mu?
sic from the piano : while Messrs. Dennis,.
Wheeler and'Corbett favored tw with<readings
"from grave to gay, from lively to severe."'
The geer of the evening was the recitation
"My Faber's Gvave," hy Miss- Mattie Phil?
lips, which was given in elegant style.
Tbeevening* was a truly enjoyable onp,.and?
as we learn, a financial success the receipts
amounting to over $11.
We are quiet'andserene. Heal th'good and
rains abundant.
I have been riding around some and' will
give my report of1 crop prospects next week.
I put it off a week because I want the beys to
have a ch an ce to* clean op some o ? their grass.
The Misses- May es have returned from-their
Kingstree visit.
Rev. D. A. Fox-worth- preached in the Bap?
tist Church last Sunday,
Rev. M P. Burgess, of Charleston, iii led the
Presbyterian pulpit.
Br: Leighton Wilson ts still very ill.
DOOGA?.
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Providence Items.
i PROVIDENCE, S. C., July IO, 1886.
' Rain and grass have been the chief topics
of conversation for the past thirty days.
Crops with few exceptions are in- bad condi
. tion, and cotton is very small. Corn is doing
well except sandy lands where it has fired
from excessive rains.
? ? hear the roads in the upper part of the
? township are almost impassable.
Messrs. W. D. Scarborough, W. D. B-laod
ing and R. M. Jenkins have each recently lest
a mule.
Rev. Jno. C. Chandler, now of McCor
; mich's, S. C., paid a few short visits tn his
:old field lost week. "A prophet is not with?
out honor,"* ?c., does not apply to him.
Politics have been very quiet with us, but
: old Providence will wake up in a few weeks ;
I and, as heretofore, will not be afraid to show
her hand, or fail to go with a vim for the
candidates whom she deems capable and
worthy of honor or trust. N. A. T.
Hmm ? ? > i w?m
You can't work lo much purpose unless
you are well, but you can build up your
health and strengthen with Parker's Tonic,
and work will then become easy. It sets- the
lungs, liver and kidneys in working order.
Coughs-and colds vanish before it. Take it
in time. ra
POWDER
Absolutely Pure;
This powder never varies. A marvel of
purity, strength md wholesomeness. More
economical than the ordinary kinds, and can?
not be sold in competition with the multitude
of low test, short weight, alum or phosphate
powders. Sold only in tam. ROYAL BAK?
ING POWDER CO., 106 Wall-st., % Y.
TO RENT.
AF?VE-R00MED COTTAGE, with all
necessary out-buildings, all in complete
repair. Price $10 per month.
May ll H. HARBY.
BOOKS.
SCHOOL BOOKS, MISCELLANEOUS
Books, Blank Books, Copy Books, Memo?
randum Book?, Draft Books, Receipt Books,
Note Books, Music Books. Best grade of all
kinds of Writing Paper and Envelopes,
Photographic, Autograph and Scrap Albums.
Playing Cards in rariety and Marriage Certi?
ficates, at The Sumter Book Store, kept by
W. G. KENNEDY,
_2 Doors North of Jobo Reids.
BIBLES AND TESTAMENTS.
AFINE ASSORTMENT OF BIBLES
and Testaments, in large print at Sumter
Book Store, kept by
W. G. KENNEDY,
2 Door-; North of John Reids.
ICE CREAM 1 ICE CREAM !
I HAYE OPENED MY ICE CREAM GAR?
DEN, NICELY FITTED UP
Especially for Ladies,
And respectfully solicit the patronage of tho
public. . I trust that my efforts
to keep open a
.. FIRST CLASS ICE CREAM GARDEN
will be appreciated by the public. My long
experience in the busiuess isa guarantee
that I will give satisfaction.
Orders for family parties, weddings or pic?
nics will be filled at short notice and deliv?
ered in any part of town. Price 50 to 60
cents per quart. j
ICETICE!
I will deliver daily from my ice wagon to
customers, ice Jin any quantity, at 1 ceutper
pound for 5 pounds or more.
Remember that for ten years I have supplied
Sumter with Ice, and I respectfully ask suffi?
cient patronage to enable me lo keep my ice
house oj>en all the season.
Du Sunday I will be open from 12 to 1.
Vf. J. AN?JKBWS.
MILLINERY.
Mrs. WHITE
-AND
Miss MILLER
INVITE thc attention o?' the ladies general?
ly, to their slock vt
NEW MILLINERY,
Consisting of
TrimmrJ <ni<l (J..lr ?vim rd
ll A TS A N J> t? OA A JETS
in great variety:
FEATJ1EKS, FLOWERS, RIBBONS, &c,
in all the new shades.
ZEPHYiZS AND CANVAS,
ALL OF WHICH THEY OFFER AT SAT?
ISFACTORY P ill CES.
Goods shown with pleasure.
Call and examine before p-urebating.
April 2.0
JUST RECEIVED,
-AT"
D. J. WINN'S,
A LARGE' LINE OF
Seersucker Goats and Vesis*
Black and Colored Alpaca. Coats and
Vests*
Mohair and Serge Coats and Vests*
Office Coats> White Vests, &C;, &c.
Any one needing light weight; Summer Goods- will find i;t to=
their interest to inspect our stock before purcliasing elsewhere..
SEWING MACHINES.
WE. HAVE ON IIAXD A FIXE LINE OF
Thc Best Sewing Machines, with latest improved Nickel Plated
Attachments* aa follows :, Part Gash.
_Q_ Gash.. Bal. on time to
suitpureliager.
WEE?>, pian* taMer ewe drawer and cover,. ?... $20.00- $22.50
" cErop-leaf, two- cfcrawcra and cover,. - - . ? 26\00> 26.00
TM CELEBRATED HARTFORD? L&SG ARM
Machine, drop-leaf, two drawers,.32.00 35.00
We have sold large quantities of these Machines*
Every purchaser is delighted..
We guarantee every one to be as fine as made.
No fancy prices. The best machine for the least money.
Call and examine and oblige.
May 2& 3?AIJS" STREET, SFMTER,. S. G.
TENNESSEE W?60NS,
Wilson, Childs & Co. Wagons,
BUGGIES,
HARNESS,
CORN,
HAY,
OATS,
LIME,
CEMENT,
PLASTER PARIS,
WHEAT BRAN.
By ordering my Lime by thc car load, I am enabled to sell at Cbarleston
prices, freight added.
May ll, 1886. SUMTER, S. C.
GLENN SPRINGS,
SPART ANB?RG CO., S. C.
W ithin two hours drive of the city of Spar
tanbnrg, over a picturesque road.
Open to Visitors, May 1 to October 15.
first- Class daily Hack Lint from Spartanburg,
making good connections with all trains.
Telephone Line in operation to Spartanburg.
Daily mail. And for the convenience of!
Guests there is a Post Office ia the Hotel. A
good livery stable at the Spring.
In additition to the Hotel proper, a large,
three story building, with neatly appointed
Bed rooms, Parlors, Sitting rooms, Billiard
room, Dining room, Ball room &c, there are
eight Cottages with a long Piazza in the front
of each Cottage, enclosing a beautiful lawn.
And in addition to these, another building
has just been completed with twelve large,
comfortable, well ventilated rooms.
A GOOD BAND bas been secured for the
season, and dancing or other amusements,
such as musicals, readings, theatricals, pro?
gressive euchre parties, spelling bee*, &c, are
enjoyed every night.
Board at private houses can be obtained
with free access to the Spring, by paying to
the proprietors of the Hotel a reasonable rate
per week.
The mineral water is unsurpassed.
For rates of board, prices of water and other
particulars, address the Proprietors.
SIMPSON & SIMPSON,
Glenn Springs, Spartanburg Co.. S. C.
COLUMBIA MACHINE SHOPS.
NEAR UNION DEPOT, COLUMBIA S. C. i
Tozier b Dial, manufacturers of Flosr*and
Gristmills, Saw Mills and all kinds of foun?
dry work in Iron and Brass. Agricultural
and. Stationary Steam Engines. Repairs of
all ??D?S promptly made. Estimates and bids
will be made for any work in our line on ap?
plication. First class work and fair prices.
A. ?. DIAL,
Executrix of Geo. L. Dial survivor of Tozer
k Dial. THOS. B. LEE,
Mch. 22 x Manager.
WE WANT AN ENERGETIC PERSON IN
THIS VICINITY TO T.ULE O KPEI1S FOR
Tferee Bsca?es of Fefteral Legis?aiias
Rapid Retiing.
CilEAT NATIONAL WQRKZ
A History of Congress for Tlnr?jr Years. One volumo,
over 700 closely printed w&s.
Agonist; ?20 "SIGO
Per Week, according to their ability.
Frc?idcntClcvelaml.Ex-^rnatorJ.G.BIrJne?
Kx-Preside.iit Hay!**, andicsTty others*
commend thc work.
Send for their autnsrr.vh letters o? commendation,
with our terms to Agente.
J.A&B.A.BEID,Pnb?shers,Providenco,E.I.
?LIRTINC
aw: : caa pea. CO.. n Kort*
IS CENTS
ZW FOR ?AMPLE
^mW COPY of TNIS
BEAVTlFIT, HOOK.
Ii dvt's th.. LANGUAGE
HIM! SentinMRl ot Ever?
Flower ami Shm*. 3009
UinVrfiil kinds. Also ?Il
tin? Kiowa RilMri FI kia
iion willi ?!ovt. Pi raid.
lUndkerchlet andfaa. It
)?lhc?Mt cwUltworls
of Die kind KV** n?ib
?isfctKL Send Fifteen
Cwt it )n stamps lor
a ?lupfe copy; nlsu nar
pria" t? ?iceh??"; ARfriT.-j
wanted cwr;w*?nr. Ad.
TtDth Street. Pti?a?'a, Pa.
CUR f^Slf THIS STYLE S17
?^^?fe0t????-J tr BATS' TRIAL.
HSBr^TT/ir I Hi A Full Set of
IKSWV ii?ri AV Attachment?.
Y^???2? M WARRANTED
ff?U**rt?S ni Yoar?. scud for
MW" ' OV * W Circular,
?A^>?r^4 E. C. HOWE A CO.,
^^ST?^3 **5I2?N.0tfcSt.,FMla.,Piu
E. STEHLE, Agt.?
Baker and ConfectiOBer.
FRESH BREAD, SWEET ROLLS, CAKES;
Pl KS AND CREAM PUFFS
every iw<>i itiag.
SrECiALTr: PATP:N? BREAD,
CINNAMON ROLLS
AND MILK BISCUITS,
every evening, ><*tween !> and C o'clock.
All orders promptly rilled.
To THE PL-PLIC: BEWARE OF IMITATORS-.
April 13, loS?>.
IN STORE
-AND
TO ARRIVE.
-f AA BBLS FLOUR
JLUU and upwards.
50 BBLS. PEARL GRITS,
5000 LBS. SMOKED C. R. SIDES,
12000 " D. S. " "
3000 " FATBACKS,
3000 " BUTTS,
12 BOXES EXTRA CREAM CHEESE.
10 SACKS RIO COFFEE,
20 BBLS. SUGAR,
50 BOXES SOA?,
15 BBLS. KEW ORLEANS SYRUPS,
30 SACKS LIVERPOOL SALT,
5 BBLS. lilCB,
-AND
A FULL ASSORTMENT OF
SHELF GROCERIES,
ALL BOUGHT LOW FOR CASH,
And will le sold so as to compete with,
any market.
Erery day we bear Farmers say tbe
Dixie Plow is the Best.
Continue to keep them, in one and two
horse. Also all pieces belonging to them.
; A full sappi j of
Hoes, Plows, Rakes,
and all olber implements needed on a farm.
HARNESS, SADDLES.
AND PLOW GEAR.
Just opened A CHEAP LOT OF *
U0S1ERY,
HAXDKERCIIIEFS,
TOWELS AND
CORSETS.
Thc Ladies ?bould examine ibe 30c, 50c.,
and $1.00 Corsets.
Hare the best thiapr erer out in Corsets
rhe "Spiral Spring"-come and examine
them.
Our Hats are in
And alni they daisies ?
Errrv j?fv!o of Felt, Wool and Straw, and
at PRICES EVEN TO SUIT THE Ii A KD
TIMES.
We continue to keep
The Best Stock of Cigars
ever offered outside of a citri
Call and sec the handsoa* M.EEfiSCUAU.U
CASE thal we are goiag to give ?way.
Before buying anything see
If yon cannU save money by buying of
nie.
?L7M?MT MOSES,
N. E. Coratr Main ?iud Liberty Streets,
Feb 23 Sumter, S. G.
HOTEL BRUNSWICK,
SMITHVILLE, N. C.
Tliis favorite resort will be open fran June j
1st, 1SS6.
tn addition- ro the attractions of precious
y?-ars, ?>rcs*mg roonis have been erected ea
the sea beach for the benefit of surf bathers.
No p?ins will be spared to-promote the
comfort ?r>d pleasure of guests.
JS?r* Fur further purtk-ulHrs, address,
BOTEL BRUNSWICK,
JII^JC K. ijuii?uv?le. N. C.
LUMBER YAM.
TUE SUBSCRIBERS- l^\;e;6pQQpd
a- Lumber YaaL
AT jymom
where? they will. !kco.p on, Bai??
a. Sill stock of'
ALL. KINDS Qi* Wmm.
rough or dressed:.
-*-ALSO
STANDARD GUT LATES
ia an}'- quantity;..
MR, E., B, Loran: will baw
full charge of the yard, and will
give- polite and- courteous atfcea
tioa to a? ondeas.
H. & H.. J.. HARBY.
N. Bs.-Special billa famisbei? m
desired.
Feb 22,, 80. _
W. H. MARTIN,
DRUGGIST,
(UNDER MUSIC HALI*)
SUMTER, S. C.
IS RECEITI?iG A A'EW? STOCK.
Everything Pertaining to tke
Drug Business,
Including
Perfts^?, ToM Faaci
l?e has a full stock of
Winter Garden Seed.
-Especially
, TURNIP SEEDS OF ALL KINDS.
Prescriptions Carefully Compounded..
Will wait ?poa customers at ac j tine, ?a?
or oigbt, and when not ai the store,, caa fal
found at the Brunson House.
July 21 W. H. MARTIK.
A. WHITE & SON,
Insurance Agents,
Offer in First Class Companies.
FIRE INSURANCE,
TORNADO INSURANCE,
ACCIDENT INSURANCE,
LIFE INSURANCE,
PLATE GLASS INSURANCE,
SURETYSHIP ON BONDS.
April 6
ROBERTSON, TAYfcOB
& WILLIAMS,
Cotton Factors
And General Agenta of the : .
Ashepoo Phosphate Co.
Liberal Advances Made.
Consult your interests by corresponding
with us.
Address
RORERTSON, TAYLOR k WI ELI A MS.
Jan 12 x Charleston, S. C.
C. & E. L KERRISON,
80 AND 82 HASEL STREET,
CHARLESTON, S.C.
Staple and Fancy.
DEY GrOOT>&9
"MIGNON" 3 BUTTON KID GLOVES, .
One Dollar per pair.
Preparatory to purchasing Spring Goods,,
we have recently made some, large
reductions in the prices of
DRESS MATERIALS ::
and other Winter Goods.
Cash orders amono ting to $10 or orer, wtU
be delivered ia the country free of charge.
All orders promptly attended to.
C.&?. L. KERRISON,
_CharrestoB, S. Ci,
GEO. W. STEFFENS,
WHOLESALE GBOCER,
Anctiou and Commission Merchant
and Liquor Ec-alsr.
A G if XT FOR
The F:nc*t Hams cured ?7i the ?T? &.
?)sQ Agent for
G?NESEO ROAD CART?
The Beat and Cheapest on the Market*
107 EAST BAY ASD 50 ASU 52 STATE Sis.,
(Auction Room ?r?tate Street,).
CHARLESTON, S. C.
??r* Coasigu waits Solicited.
Nov 25 o
PARKER'S
HAIR BALSAM
th? row ir fiirorite for ?n*iing
t?io lisj'r, Kostcirins color when
?rr.v:-. "Erl preventing Dandruff.
Ii -deanse? Uie ?caljv stops the -
hoir ?aJtiii^r. and. ls sure to please
cue aui ?L<rt?t Druffi?ists.
P?MK?BTSTONIC
ETI. best Cougli. Cirro you caa usc, 1
ttl the hess prcyejjidve kiiov-n for Conaaoptioii. It ?
r^toeilyr?*!*. a*d al? <****wrs?S thc gtomach.
iii*>v.-<-Ts. T.'.m?^. hiver. ?Ci Jiurys, Urinary Organs and
?3. Ft?a?? oWy-fcij-iK. Th?; fooWo anti sick, strop
fi?hy^ agr-?'.iit d??ese*, aivtl slowly ?ri?tinpr towards
tho ?rave, vilTia most cose? racoler, their health by
v f!?.;li::telr use ot PiKXei^S-Tosio, bat delay is dan?
JiOeruus. TuUe ii in. time. SoK by all Druggists ia
I 5.?i*gi? ht<; terf-at
Hs*??Ei?CORNS
Tiio safest, s'iivst, quickest and licit cure for Corns,
Cunious,Wart?, Moles, Callouses.Ao. Hindersthelr fnr
llicr jrivw Uk. St"!xja!lr?*!M. Givesnotroeblc Makes tho.
feet coiat'crtaMo." Wndcirorns cutes when everything
tls?? fails. ?"H >l?i 1 .y 1 'rupvisc? at 15c.Hiseox & ?Cs. ?-Y?
ADVERTISERS
can leam the exact cost
of any proposed line of
advertising in American
papers by addressing
Geo. P. Rowefl & Co.,
Newspaper A*ivortismg Bvn*ea.U>
IO Spru-co Sc.. New*"Yprlfc. ;
Serrd i Octa, for lOO-fag?: Pampfaiot
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