The watchman and southron. (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, July 20, 1886, Image 3

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TITBSDAT, JTOY 20. Sr*y?. - ? "- ? ? - - - Entered at ike Tost Office at Sumter, S. " <?., as Second GUMS Matter. BXAMIKE YOUB DATES. o > j *~ Verebbest each ?If oar subscribers to ex " amine the address sn his p?per, and particu? larly *o observe the date o^oa it. This date ?hows the tiffie tip tb wttch the paper has .litt? paid for. Many of Sar subscribers will ^tsas sae that they have paid in advance ; I "barbare are ?any others who will discover that they have not, KKW ADVEHTISEMET?TS. -. Sits, Minnie tTSite-Sciool Notice, w" j." A. Mosroe^Mooro? High School H. C. " TJ V. Walsb-^C?tat?on Est R. M. Cain. Joba T. areen-IAW Caird. Personal. Mist Nina Graham is on a visit to Manning. ~ "~ l^Pat?f?ne Barrett, of Bisbopville, is visit? ing Miss Evelyn parant. Sias LeHa Davis, of Columbia, is visiting 3fc..T?adew?rs f?auly. Kiss Lissie Bramwell has returned te Brad ' well Dratitnte in Georgia. Wu ^adrT> Hoghson is home on vacation from a?rooT at Ridge Spriag. ?tXeHa'Edwardsbaa retarse* bomeafter SM tight t?foath's visit at Ridge Spring, v fiar. H.?j Creitiberg, ? ia town on a brief visit We greatly enjoyed his call upon "Baft* . KM danette and Hattie McCatcben, xe? tamed t? their home Bear Kingstree, jester . 4ay morning. : Miss May- McCany, of Camden, who has - 'been visiting in Sumter, bas gone on a visit . Io Carterville. v Hiss Mag. Graham and Hiss Missie White lave gone for a week's visit to Grahaa'i, in Barnwell County. Mr. J. Theo Solomons; of Troy, bas been ona vkit to Sumter, but returned home y es turday morning with Mrs. Solomons. Mr. f. Wilder of Memphis Tennis in '." tows visiting friends and relatives. Mr. Allder will always meet a warm welcome io S amter. . . ??rat W. B. Peebles is deriving substantial advantages from her trip up the country, her health having materially improved since leav? ing Soniter. " Xr."W. R Smith, proprietor of the Sum? ter Marble Works, was in town last week, and pat np* a pretty monument over the ; grave of the late Col. H. H. Brown. We ? imve known Sf. Smith' personally for tee f: jet?, and are always glad to meet him. * JBarstwtU StnimeL ^ ~"Wjt regret "having to leave over several in? teresting communications from want of space. Thanks to Cadets China and Forman for com? plimentary invitations to the Citadel Com? mencement Jul v 25th, 26th, 27tH and 2Sth. ~ The Atlantic -Coast Lane will sell to-mor? row, 21st, ron nd trip tibkets to Salli van's Island at $15.00 each including one week's - Attard?t Sew Brighton. Tickets good nntii -Joly 29th. - Miss Minnie White gives ns her "Ad" this week, which will be found elsewhere. Miss - "White has been very successful ia ber schools, -and parents need have no fear in -entrusting their children to ber care. Th? town authorities are still at work im " -proving oar streets, which for the most part, present an attractive appearance. They have the mower also at work, which can clean off a . -Jaws very nicely but is ?ot a success on side? walks. A cow can beat it all hollow io close quarters. Weean point out several places where a hoe hand {or a cow} could find prc Stable aad useful employment for several dim. However the world was not made in a - day. . - II- n lwi ni . I. O. & tf. - . The members of Sumter -Lodge, ar? request? ed to be prompt in meeting, Wednesday sight.. .- _ i- IIII Insurance Paid. The Supreme Treasurer of the Legion of said the policy dne Mrs. E. The Secretar of K. and L. of Honor Hr in /utsmd that the policy doe by that Lodge bas 40? bean ordered paid. Ho, For Smith villa Tfcpt. D. J. Asid with a detachment of the Somier Light Infantry and a somber >?f friands left for Smithville last night. We -wnderstand that about thirty constituted the ^a?rtHlion. ?fr Tte Survivors of.Gp. ??D," .2d S. C. Volnn .. ?esra; (Kersh* ws Brigade) will hol? .their an aaa! re-union on Wednesday, August, il th at nasal place, Blandings Mill. Of coarse there V ian standing invitation to the Press. A fall attendance of sorvivors is requested. T. M. DBLOBMS, Secretary and Treasurer. Bew Candidates. " ' Gel. J. Harvey Wilson ie nominated as can didate for the Senate, and enters the race with a strong backing. Rev. B. A. Edward's same appears as a candidate for School Commissioner. He solic? ite the suffrages of his friends. Capt. D. E. Kee? hat bees brought ont by bis friends for the Senate. Now look ont for , ?boomio the campaign. Capt. K. never does anything in a half way style. Capt. S. M. Cooper is renominated for the Legislature. Capt. Cooper's record in the last ose was entirely satisfactory po bis friends, . and they will doubtless show their apprecia? tion by sending him baek Almost an Escape. John Thompson and Wm. Glover, biga? mist and burglar respectively, bad succeeded in wrenching off the iron bars securing the transom over their doors, and were making general preparations for an attempt to escape ' met night, when their plans were found ont by the Sheriff and frustrated. We are in? clined to think that from the extraordinary prateniioni of the Sheriff," that Messrs. Thompson and Glover will remain in jail un? til Court convenes. We are glad to say that SH Mack bad nothing to do with this esca? pade. Y7M.C7A.~ Sonday evening, a union meeting of all the Churches was held at the Baptist Chsrch, in ti? interest of the Young Men's Christian As? sociation. Mr. H. G. Sesdday, of Anderson, the State Secretary of that organisation, was present and made a stirring appeal in behalf of the yoaag mes and the organization which has mr its abject their wel&re. At the dote of the meeting another wa? appointed for last night, and a very fair congregation assembled to bear a second address from Mr. Scndday. After some consultation it was decided to call a meeting to be held Wednesday evening in the Good Templars Hail, after ike adjournment of the Lodge, for the parp?se of organizing if it be found prac? ticable. -' ". ? i j-? - ?P- Go to O'Connor's and call ?ur patent ted. - Deaths. Luther^ infant son of J. W. Broadway, died July'6th. Harried. At the r?sidence of the bride's parents, on Monday morning, July 12, 1886, by Rev. John T. Morrison, Coi. M. B-. Mcsweeney and Miss Mattie M. Porcher, daughter of Mr. F. M. Porcher, of Hampton. No cards. wi I- I I - - The Weather. 6A.K. 1 P.K.?p.H. July 12-74 91 80 Clear. July 13-74 92 79 Clear. July 14-78 84 74 Rain in afteraooir: July 15-74 85 82 Clear. July 16-7? 85 82 Clear. July 17-73 90 83 Rain in afternoon. July 18-74 91 84 Clear: Proveen S Club. Providence Democratic Club will meet for reorganization, Saturday, 24th inst. A fall attendance is requested. A meeting of farmers will be called immedi? ately after the adjournment of the club. . Extracts from Letters. July ?3, ?S8S. ?o?. Earle "is all right ht Pickens County for Attorney General." July ll, 1886. *?***! nave no doubt but that our delegation will be solid for him, fer he stands high with ns and I am certain he posesses every quality required to fill the position, which I hope be will receive by a flattering vote * * * * * The District Conference. CAMMK, S. C., July 17, 1886. At the election of Delegates from the Sum? ter District Conference to the Annual Confer? ence to be held in Orangeburg, S. C., the following were elected : R. X>. Patdy, Haoning^ R. S. Beckham, M. D., Lancaster ; M. E. McDonald, Esq., Lynchburg ; B. ?. McLeod, M. !>., Bishop ville. Alternates-W. P. Smith, Sumter ; Col. W. Z. Lei tn er, Camden. Prof. Haynsworth's School. The following notice of the closing exer? cises of this prosperous school is clipped from [the Hampton Guardian: The closing exercises of the Taraville Acad? emy for the session was celebrated on the 2nd day of Joly, and proved a most delightful occa? sion. The ladies and gentlemen, with many of their visiting friends, -honored the occasion with their presence". It Was decided by Prof.* Wm.Haynes worth not to arrange any extended programme, but simply to conduct the exam? ination, and on Friday, meet to bearAthe Hon. C. J. C. Hutson, who was invited to address the school. The day was a pleasant one, and the attendance gratifying. Mr. A. B. Speaks introduced Capt. John A. Moore, of Gillison ville, who briefly addressed the children of the school imparting instructive and pleasant advice, and in his happy way greatly inter? ested the audience. Capt. Moore, after his address, introduced Major Hutson, who de? livered an address which we regret could not have been heard by everybody. His subject was handled ia a most masterly way and re? ceived marked attention. Prof. Hayns worth then in a few pertinent remarks announced that Misses Hattie and Rosa Folk and Master A McB. Peebles ir ere entitled to the prizes, and after a pleasant farewell closed the ses? sion. He expects to return in September and continue the exercises of the academy. Prof. Hayneswortb has been instrumental in ac? complishing much good in our community, and has fully sustained the excellent recom? mendation of President McBride, of the South Carolina College. We trust that he will find a gratifying outlook for his Academy on his return. J. O'fl. S. 2&ayes*ille Items? MAYES VILLE, S. C , July 20, lSS6i Mr. Editor: We all have the blues over crop prospects. Not more than half a crop will be made. Those who planted early and worked well, may make two-thirds ; those tr bo did not will hare to be satisfied with one third. The weather is hot, and not quite so moist as it has been. M isa'Claudia Townes, of Greenville, S. C., and Miss Bessie McLaughlin, of Marion, Ala., are visiting relations in our town. Mr. Joe. F. Anderson returned home last week bringing his bride as a pleasant surprise to bis friends. He married Miss Beulah E. Hayes, of Coller?n County. Mr. Cleve Elliot was married lo Miss Jane Brown, of Well's Cross Road, oa the 15th inst., by the Rev. D. A. Foxworta. A match game will be played trext Thurs? day afternoon at Lynchburg, between the Mayesville and Lynchburg nines. I hope to report a Mayewit?e victory. DUGGAN. To The Democratic Voters of Sum? ter County. It has come to my knowledge that I am being placed ia a false light, and am being misrepresented by the circulation of certain reports. The author of such reports wishes to make the impression upon the public mind, that I am not a notice of Sumter County. By reason of absence from my native County (Sumter) for several years resideoce in other counties, in which I was engaged principally as a Teacher, they would DOW deny ene the rights and immunities of a citizen of Sumter County. In 1881,1 removed from this County to Kingstree, where I remained between two and three years, being engaged most of my time as teacher in the Kingstree school. While a resident of Kingstree, I did, at the instance of friends who appreciated my phy? sical incapacity, the result of a severe wound received ia the late war, apply first for ap? pointment as County Auditorand afterwards for position of Trial Justice; but failed to secure either of which, on thc main ground thai I was a Sumter man, and i.ance was not entitled to such immunities in that County. That I was a candidate for School Commis? sioner in thvt County ii totally false.. Hav? ing secured the appointment as Principal of thc Cheraw Academy, I left Kingtree and took charge of said Academy which position I held niue months; after which time I re tured to this, ?my native County, and have since then lived and taught school herein. The foregoing reports, highly exaggerated, ! are being used as the means to lessen me in the estimation of the voters, audio exalta certain opponent. But thank God I am at home again and among my own people, who, I trust, will righteously judge whether or not a disabled, Confederate Soldier is entitled to any consideration fi? this or any other Coun? ty, or will they make me like our venerable Chieftian Mr. DayiSj "a man without a land." Very respectfully, JAMES T. WILDER. Have you tried O'Connor's patent bread? It is fine. My l;vsr was so fearfully di3orded and I felt so feeble and languid that I scarcely took interest in anything. Tried all the so-called remedies without relief until I used Parker's Tonic, which effected a permanent cure. David Bash, Little Rock, Ark. in Most Excellent. J. J. Atkins, Chief of Police, Knoxville, Tenn., write?: "My family and 1 are benefici? aries of your most excellent medicine, Dr' King's New Discovery for consumption; having found it to bu aU that you claim for it, desire to testify to its virtue. My friends to whom I have reccoraoaanded it, praise it At every op? portunity." Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption is guaranteed to cure Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Aathma, Croup and every affection of Throat, Chest and Lunga Trial Bottle Free at Dr. J. F. W. DeLurin*** Drugstore. Lar^e, $i?? ^i.Ou 3 Gaillard-d X Road' Club. Oar report ofProvidence Club re-organiza? tion waa incorrect. It should have been Gaillard*s ? Roads instead of Providence, the latter club having appointed the 24th for their meeting';-and there were "other mistakes. The following has been given us as a correct statement' President-P. P. Gaillard. 1st Vice President-J. E. Rembert: 2d Vice President-John Wactor. Secretary-R. C. Rembert: . Delegate at Large-P. P. Gaillard. Delegates-J. S. Folk, Tbos. Bennenhaly, T. P. Kilgore and John Kiogman. Zoe? Democratic" Club. ZOAR, July 16, 1886. The Zoar Democrat Club met and elected the follamos officers : President-W. J. Brown. 1st Vice President-R. M. Jones. 2d Vice President-J. J. Britton, Sr. Secretary-S. S. Davis. Assistant Secretary-Howard Jbnes. Member of Executive Committee-W. J. Brown. Delegate at Large-W. J. Brown. Delegates-John I. Brogdon, S. S. Davis and W. M. Davis. Alternates1-H. J. Lawrence and J. D. Law? rence; Mt. Ctro Democratic Grub. CORBETT'S SiORa, Jirly 17,1386. Mr. Editor : Ht. Clio re-organized as fol lows * President-Maf. W. M. Green. Vice President- D. W. Josey. Secretary and Treasurer-D. H. Cooper. Member Co. Ex. Committee-A. A. Brear? ley. Eseca-tire Committee-^H. Dickson Corbett, John- tl Muldrow, Walter E. Green. Delegate at Large-R. M. Cooper, Delegates-D. H. Cooper, S. D. M. LaCoste, W. Frank Mathis; John Money ham and D.W. Josey. Delegates were not instructed on any ges? tions. C. Manchester Democratic Club. The Manchester Democratic Club met ac? cording to call, on Saturday July 17th, and reorganized by electing the following offi? cers for the next two years : President-Richard I. Manning. Secretary-T. B. Owen. The roll was revised and gave us thirty-six names, the following delegates were appointed to the County Convention : Delegates-F. J, Graham, R. N. Owen and T. B. Owen. Member of Executive Committee-R. I. Manning. The club declared for Convention plan for nomination of County Officers. T. B. OWEN, Sec. ---? ? ^t- - Carter's Crossing Democratic Club. MAHKVILLE, S. C., July 17, 1886. Mr. Editor: Ata meeting of the Carter's Crossing Democratic Club to-day, the follow? ing officers were elected : President, J. E. Stuckey, Jr. ; Vice Presi? dent, Nat Barnett ; Secretary and Treasurer, J. H. Chewniug. Delegates, J. E. Stac? key, (at large,) Walter H. Rembert, J. F. Matthews, J. N. Davis, E. Frank McCatcben, J; Smith and A. L. Davis? E. Frank McCutchen was chosen to represent the club on the County Executive Committee. A vote of the club was taken, as to the pri? mary or convention plan, for nominating county officers. The club gave a large majority in favor of the primary plao. J. H. CHEWNING, Secretary. Spring Hill Democratic Club. SMITHVILLE, S C., July 17, 1586. Mr. Editor: The Spring Hill ?Democratic Club met this afternoon and was reorganized as follows : President-H. E. L. Peebles. 1st Vice President-J. M." Ross. 2d Vice President-W. S. Smith. Secretary-J. E. Dupre. Executive Committee-H. E*. L. Peebles, ex-officio, J. Maxcy, J. M. Ross, J. W. Wel? don, T.M. Bradley and J. E. Barfield. Member County Executive Committee-R. L. He-riot/ The following delegates were elected to the County Convention on the 26th instant ? At Large-H. E. L. Peebles. Delegates-R. L. Heriot, J. M. Ross, J. Maxcy, J. D. Evans, J. R. Mathis, W.S. Smith, R. M. Ives. Alternates-E J. Atkinson, Dr. J. J. L. Miller, R. R. Mathis, H. H. Evans. The club adopted the Convention plan of making nominations. SECRETARY. Lynchburg Democratic Club. WELLS Cnoss ROADS, July 16, 1886. Mr. Editor : A meeting of the Lynchburg Township Democratic Club was held here on the lOtb, for the purpose of organizing, and to elect delegates to represent the Club in the County Convention. The election for officers resulted as follows: President-W. H. Scott. Vice President-Jos. E. Wilson. Secretary-H. ?. Wells. Member County Executive Committee-W. H. Scott. The roll was revised and 82 members en? rolled, which entitled the Club to 3 delegates, and one delegate at large. The following were elected to atteud the Convention to be held in Sumter on the 26th inst. . Delegate at Large-H. A. Wells. Delegates-W. II. Scott, N. B. Scarbor? ough, J. E. Pierce. We bad a good attend? ance, and the business was quickly transacted. One candidate for the office of County Com? missioner was present, and we tried to per? suade him to come into our Club as a mem? ber, which would have given us two candi? dates iu the field, but be would not join us, we therefore will have to be content with our one candidate for Legislative honors. 1 will not mention thc condition of the crops in this section as I hear that "Mr. Dug? gan" is to visit us soon and in view of that fact, I leave the crop report for bis verbose pen. HAW. m+ The Sumter Democratic Club. The Sumter Democratic .Club met last Thursday night, and was called to order by the Chairman, H. F. Wilson, Esq. The call of the County Executive Committee was read, after which the club elected officers for the ensuing two years, as follows; President-D. J. Anld. 1st Vice President-C. E. Bartlett 2d Vice President-E. T. Windham. Secretary-Anthony White, Jr. The Executive Committee reported the re? vised roll and it was found that the club was entitled to twenty delegates and one delegate at large to represent it ia the County Con? vention, and the following were elected ; Delegate at Large-Capt. D. J. Auld. Delegates-J. 1). Graham, J. H. Earle, R. D. Lee, R. A. Brand, E. T. Windham, Neil O'Donnell, P. G. Bowman, B. G. Pierson, Altamont Moses, Marion Moise. C. E. bart? lett, R. M. Pitts, John Reid, R. I?. Monaghan, H. F. Wrtsoc,, Marion Sauders, T. li. Jenkins, J H. Chandler, W. Ii. Epperson. W. Iv. Del gar. Alternates-I). B. Anderson, W. 0. Btad ford, W. F. Rbame, J.S. Hugbaoc, L. Broad dus, J, W. Dargan, P. H. Burkett, Bartow Walsh and W. J. Beard Marion Sanders, H. C. Mosts, and Bartow Walsh were appointed on the Executive Com? mittee. Altamont Moses was chosen to represent thc club in the County ExecutiveCommittee It was resolved that thi,3 club endorse the primary plan ibr nomioatin^ candidates. JB??vateer Democratic Club. PRIVATEER,' Joly 17,M886: Privateer Democratic Club, re-organized to-day by electing the following officers : President-W. 0. Cain. 1st Vice-president-Frank Melle?. 2nd Vice President-J. C. Hodge. Secretary-fi S. Dwight. Member of'Cstinty Executive Committee Frank Melle?. The club instructed its delegates to County Convention to vote for the majority-primary plan for nominating candidates for County offices and members of the legislature. The following delegates were elected to rep? resent the Club in the Co?nty Convention : Delegates at Large-W. 0. Cain. Delegates-F. M. Beckham, J. H. Furman, W. G. Wells, J; G. Tisdale, J. C. Hodge, Frank Mellett, B. J. Kolo and F. W. Winkles. Alteraares-J. S. Dwight, T. J. Hudson. Manning Hodge, R. S. Whildes and E. W. Dabbs. The following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted : Whereas, Almighty God in Hi3 divine Provideuce has seen fit to remove from our number our friend and co-laborer, K.M. Cain, in the fnll vigor of bis manhood, and in every sense true to the principles of "Democ? racy, and" ever ready with head and hand to discharge every duty assigned him by the club from the date of its organization, in 1886 to the day of his death, June 12th, 1886, and being equally faithful in fulfilling every offices of trust impossed opon bim by the Democratic party. Therefore, Resolved Ut. That in the death of our co laborer, R. M. Cain we the members of the Privateer Democratic Club recognize in bis loss one of oar most zealous laborers, Sumter County one of her devoted sons, and South Carolina a brave and gallant patriot. II. That we as a club tender our heart-felt sympathy to his orphan children and bereav? ed loved ones. III. That a copy of these resolutions be sent his children and aged mother and that they be published in the County papers. The" following in reference to Col. J. H. Earle was adopted with enthusiasm : Whereas we have read with pleasure and pride the numerous complimentary notices of Hon. Jos. H. Earle for Attorney Geceral of the State ; therefore be it resolved, 1st. That we cordially endorse the nomi? nation, believing that the well knows legal abilility, sterling patriotism and sound good seneeof Hon. Jos. H. Earle are guarantees that be will perform the duties of that office with fidel ty and in a manner that wiM advance to the highest plane the uepartment of justice. 2nd. That we request our delegates to the County Convention to ase their influence to have gentleman sent to the State Convention who will ase every honorable means to have bim nominated for Attorney General of South Carolina. Hon. W. C. Coker received the followiog endorsement : Whereas we have heard with pleasure, that the Hon. W. C. Coker of Darlington is wide? ly spoken of for Governor of the State. Therefore be it resolved, 1st. That we believe that in the nomination of Hon. W.C. Coker for Governor, the best interests of the Democratic party will be ad? vanced, and due consideration be given to the farmers of the State in thus elevating to the Executive Office an honest, intelligently pro? gressive, and successful farmer and highly cul? tivated christian gentleman of well-known ex? ecutive ability and recognized'as the leading financier in the State Senate, where for the last eight years he has been chairman of the Senate finance Committee. 2nd. That we request our delegates to the County Convention to use their influence to have gentleman sent to the State Convention wbo will use any honorable means to have him nominated for Governor of South Caro? lina. SECRETARY. A Farmers Club At Gaillards X.Roads organized Saturday, Ju1y"'l7th, with 3? ?embers present. President-F. J. Scarborough. Vice President-1-T. P. Kilgore. Secretary and Treasurer-J. Edwin Rem bert. Organization of Farmers at Shiloh. SHILOH, S. C., July 17, 1886. Me. Editor: Pursuant to a call made by the commitee appointed to organize a Farmers Club in this Township, a meeting was held at Player's Cross Roads for that purpose, to-day. Mr. Elias Chandler stated the object of the meeting, and W. D. Hinds, Esq., was called to-the chair. D. Keels, Esq., moved that the formers do organize. The motion was unanimously carried, and then the following officers were elected : Elias Chandler, President; R. A. Frierson, Vice President; C. T. Player, Jr., Secretary. Upon motion, ail present were invited to join the Club and about seventy-five enrolled their names. The meeting was very quiet, and harmony and enthusiasm prevailed. All present mani? fested a spirit of earnestness and determina? tion. The committee on organization has decided to organize two clubs in this township, and the Lynchburg Sec? tion will meet on next Saturday tor that pnr purpose. Yours, Z. Ht. Clio Tribulations. MT. CLIO, July 10, 1886. Mr. Editor: On the date of our last, July 1st, it continued moist, extremely moist, un? til bed-time and after. Indeed it rained with ag great recklessness and perfect abandon of all consequences as in the days of the big flood. We turned over that night and with a long drawn breath were wont to cry out with the old "Mauma" who suddenly got religion, "Oh Lord I gie up ! I gie up 1" Next morn? ing dawned with a sky as clear and innocent looking as in a drouth season. Hoe bands in sufficient numbers made a raid upon our grass, and by night we were cleaned out. Alas I cleaned out of pocket and pantry too. However, we were disposed to crow. But next day was heavily overcast, and there was that grass, sitting in the mid? dle repeating "rabbit in the briar patch," and grinning from ear to ear, if it has any ears. I wish it had brains, I'd layby my crop with a maul. Well, we wrote our factors a sort of Oliver Twist communication, and they kindly sent us "a little more,'5 with the very kind hope that our next order would include bagging and ties. Bless their innocent souls 1 what will we want with bagging and ties? They'll have the "bag to hold" this blessed Fall. As to ties they've got us too tightly tied now. Mr. Editor-What'Il you chargea feilow to insert the following: "The relatives, friends and a-.quaiutauces of 'Guv' respectfully announce him as a can? didate for office." (Being a3 its you we will only charge $10.00.-En.) 1 have heretofore bomen tolerably fair and respectable character, Hr. Editor; and would by no means risk the same, but for the above untoward circumstances. But you sec these wet days have caused so much loss of time and crop, ?c., that I've got to "hedge" somehow, so I'd be willing to sacrifice-to sacrifice roy present lucrative business to serve my fellow citizens in any capacity (salary attached.) "No objections to going in the country." Come to think, could hedge best as County Commissioner, as at 5c per mile would make wet days pay right smart. If elected I shall endeavor to have taxes abolished and the roads macadamized, and thereby contribute to the happiness of our citizens. However, I shall not dil.- disconlouted if our present* board should bc re-elected ; I have travelled overa considerable portion of our County the past year ?'.nd can truthfully report roads in good condition. Yesterday and to-day without rain her*1, find much done towards straightening m.it- ? lers. The battle ha;" beca severe ?nd not de? rided along iheeatire line yet. Even shun hi j we come c'V victorious, il will be much tiki* ? ?i<;kin? it pt'I*- t;;i. we'll get a little ibe worst j MES. KATE M. DICK, Departed this life, June 27th, 18S6, Mrs-. KATE M., wire of Mr. R. J. Dick of Sumter, S. C. She was-in the 52d year of her age, and had been for nearly thirty-four years an earnest christian, and a devoted member of the Presbyterian church, To her husband; sis- children, an aged mother, her brother and sisters, her death creates-a void that can never be filled. It was to her that all weut for comfort in sorrow, sympathv in joy, and she never failed them. Nothing but death could-chill that loving, tender, and noble heart. But there was a larger circle of relatives and friends who also mourn ber loss. Wonder? fully generous and unselfish, ever-ready to deny herself to minister to the wants of others, she esteemed it a privilege to help any who needed her aid. Now, like Dorcas of whom we read in the Scriptures, everyone bas some? thing to show or to tell of what she had done for them. Her labors were always quietly and?modestly performed,, for she waa unas? suming in all ber ways, but the memory of her self-denying and generous deeds, will be precious to many of those to whom she so lovingly ministered. Though naturally unselfish, generous, and warm-hearted, the secret of this noble life was ber-love to God, her constant desire todo bis will, and ber implicit reliance unon him in*every time of trial. This was the cause of that never tailing cheerfulness which bright? ened every one who came in contact with ber. She-was nae of those too, whom God "could trust," to lay heavy burdens upon, and through his grace, she ever bore them hum? bly and uncomplainingly. When her path? way was rough, and- thorns pierced her feet, she leaned more heavily on him whose feet were pierced for her: When black and threat? ening eiouds gathered o'er her head, she looked upwards and fixed her eye on him, wbo'tella bis saints, "Fear not, for I am with thee, be not afraid for I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee." Now he has said, "It is enough, come up hither," and in the same spirit in which she had always heard that voice, she beard it now and raising ber dying eyes to beaven replied, "Here I am my Sa? viour;" then as a tired child pillows its head ; upon its mother's arm's, and lays it down to . rest; so she with the everlasting arms around her, calmly and sweetly fell asleep. "So he giveth his beloved sleep." "As one whom hi? . mother comfortetb," so has she been comfor? ted by her blessed Saviour. He "has wiped all tears from her eyes," and where sbe is "there shall be no more death, neither sorrow nor crying, neither shall there be'any more pain." Would we call her back to earth if we could ? No, no. We weep for our loss, but we would not recall her from that happy borne which God has prepared for her. If we could see her there, we would long to go to her, but could not wish her to return us. ?She would say to us : "No sins, no griefs, no pains, Safe in my happy home, My fears all ?ed my griefs all skin, My hour of triumph eenie \ Oh friends of ray mortal years, The trusted and the true, Ye are walking still through the valley of ! tear?, But I wait to welcome you," May all of us, who weep for her now, when our mortal years are past,--be wel? comed by ber to that glorious home. <kwhose maker and builder is God." She has left us a lovely christian example, may we have grace given us to follow her, as she followed her Saviour. POWDER Absolutely Pure.' This powder never varies. A marvel of purity, strength and 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 cans. ROYAL BAK? ING POWDER CO., 106 Wall-st., N. Y. TO RENT. AFIVE-ROOMED 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 Books, 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 variety and Marriage Certi? ficates, at The Sumter Book Store, kept by W. G. KENNEDY, 2 Doors North of John Reids. BIBLES AND TESTAMENTS. AFINE ASSORTMENT OF BIBLES and Testaments, in large print at Sumter Book Store, kept by W. G. KENNEDY, _2 Doors North of John Reids. ICE CREAM! ICE CREAM! I HAVE OPENED MY ICE CREAM GAR? DEN, NICELY FITTED UP Especially for Ladies, Aad respectfully solicit the patronage of the 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 thc business is a 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. ICE ! ?023 ! I will deliver daily fruin ni)' ice wagon to customers, ice jiu any quantity, at 1 cent per pound for 5 pounds or more. Remember that for ten years I have supplied Suinter with Ice, and I respectfully ask suffi? cient patronage to enable me to keep my ice house open all the season. On Sunday I will bc open from 12 lo I. W. J. AMHIEWS. SPRING AN!?"S?MMER MILLINERY. Mrs. WHITE ^?k Miss MILLER INVITE the attcution of thc ladies general? ly, lu their stud: ut' NEW MILLINERY, Consisting of Trimmed and (Inf rt mined H A TS A X I) Ii O IV NETS in great variety: FEATHERS, FLOWERS, RIBBONS, &c, in alt thc uew shades. ZEPHYRS AND CANVAS, A LL ( > F WHICH TI i !.; Y ? > F F G li A T S A T IS FACTO KY PRICES. ||Gw'Hs ?-I?.IXVII w;:|i j-?.- ?...?t.\ t-.iil :< Tl < i ex.tiil.il'- in;,tn- ...lii'ch?e'??ig: AIM il ?J JUST RECEIVED, -AT D. J. WINN'S, A LAKGE LINE OF Seersucker Coats and Vests, Black and Colored Alpaca Coats; and Vests, Mohair and Serge Coats and Vests,. Office Coats, White Vests, &c, &ct Any one needing light weight Summer Goods will find; i?b to thcir interest to inspect our stock before purchasing elsewhere.. SEWING MACHINES. WE HAVE ON. HAND A FINE LINE 0? The Best Sewing Machines, with latest improved Nickel Plated Attachments,, aa follows;. Part Cash. o , . Cash. Bal. on time t? suit purchaser. WEED, plain tab?e> one drawer and cover,. - - - - $20.00 $22.50 " drop-leaf, two drawers and cover,. .... 23.06 25.00 THE CELEBRATE? HARTFORD LONG 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 fer the least money. Call and examine and oblige. ID. J. XVIT*rT\r. May 25 MAIN STREET, SUMTER, S. C. TENNESSEE WAGONS, Wilson, Childs & Co. Wagons, BUGGIES, H A. R NESS, CORN, LIME, CEMENT, PLASTER PARIS, HAY, OATS, . WHEAT BRAN. By ordering my Lime by the car load, I am enabled to sell at Charleston prices, freight added. May ll, 1886. SUMTER, S. C. GLENN SPRINGS, SPARTANBURG CO., S. C. Within two hours drive of the city of Spar? tanborg, over a picturesque road. Open to Visitors, May 1 to October 15. first- Class da?y Hack Line from Spartanburg, making good connections irilh all trains. Telephone Line in operation to Spartanburg. Daily mail. And for the convenience of Guests there is a Post Office in 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 bas just been completed with twelve large, comfortable, well ventilated rooms. A GOOD BAND has been secured for the season, and dancing or other amusements, such as musicals, readings, theatricals, pro? gressive euchre parties, spelling bees, ?c., are enjoyed every night. Board at private houses can be obtained with free access to the Spring, by paying tc the proprietors of the Hotel a reasonable rate per week. The mineral water :s unsurpassed. For rates of board, prices of water and other particulars, address the Proprietors. SIMPSON & SIMPSON, Glenn Springs, Sparlanburg Co., S. C. COLUMBIA MACHINE SHOPS. NEAR UNION DEPOT, COLUMBIA g. C. Tozier& Dial, manufacturers of Flour and Grist Mills, Saw Mills and all kinds of foun? dry work in Iron and Brass. Agricultural and Stationary Steam Engines Repairs of all kinds promptly made. Estimates and bids will be made for any work in our line on ap? plication. First class work and fair prices. A. I. DIAL, Executrix of Geo. L. Dial survivor of Tozer & Dial. - THOS. B. LEE, Mch. 22 x Manager. WE WANT AN ENERGETIC PERSON IN THIS VICINIT V TO TAKE ORDERS FOR ThreeDeca?es of Fe?erslLe?islatioii Rn.pi-1 Sellins. CREAT NATIONAL WORK! A Hi?tory of Conjures? for Thirty Years. Ore volume, over 700 closely printed paces. Agents SS S20 to Si 00 Per Week, according to their ability. Frc8?dcntClevcland,Ex?SrnatorJ.G.Bla?BC, Ex-Pr old eut Iluyex. and many othci-s commend the v.-ork. Send for their autograph letters cf connnccda?on^ with our terms to Afc-euts. J.A&R.A.BEID, Publishers, Frovidanco, S. I. Iff CENTS I FOR SAMPLE I ^mmw COPY of THIS BEAUTIFUL BOOK. It gives the LAN GUACE and Sentiment ol Cvert Flower and Shrub, 30 different kinds. > lao all thc Known Ruin ,?t Flirta? tion with C1 we, Parawl, Mandkerru'..1 ?nd Fan. It is the sett complete work of i!ie kimi ev? pub? lished. Pend Fifteen Cents in stamps for a sample cony, also our price to agenWi Acents wanted cvf rywiert. Ad. Teeth Street. Pkila?'a. Pa. AMERICAN PUB. CO.. 17 Kori* SINGER Cl 7 THISSTYIE M e BITS' TUIAL. 1 *\ A Fall Set cf ly Attachments. 5WARRANTE? Yoari?. Seu?foy Circular. ?. C. HOWE A CO.? 22 Si. Hilk St., I?Lilla.y Po? E, STEHLE, Agt., Baker and Confectioner, FRESH BREAD, SWEET ROLLS, CAKES, FIES AND CREAM HUFFS every morning. SPECIALTY ; PATENT BREAD, CINNAMON ROLLS AND MILK BISCUITS, every evcniiig, between 5 and G o'clock. All orders promptly filled. To THE PUBLIC: BEWARE OF IMITATORS. April 13, 1X86. IN STORE -AND TO ARRIVE. -0 1 AA BBLS FLOUR JA/U $5.00 and upwards. 50 BBLS. PEARL GRITS, 6000 LBS. SMOKED C. R. SIDES, 12000 " D. S. " " 3000 " FAT BACKS, 3000 " BUTTS, 12 BOXES EXTRA CREAM CHEES! 10 SACKS RIO COFFEE, 20 BBLS. SUGAR, 50 BOXES SOAP, j 15 BBLS. NEW ORLEANS SYRUP; 30 SACKS LIVERPOOL SALT, 5 BBLS. RICE, -AND A FULL ASSORTMENT OF SHELF GROCERIES, ALL BOUGHT LOW FOR CASH, And iviil be sold so as to compete wit any market. --o Every day we hear Farmers say the Dixie Plow is the Best Continue to keep them, in one and tw horse. Also aH pieces belonging to them. A full supply of Hoes, Plows, Rakes, and all other implements needed on a farm. HARNESS, SADDLES. AND PLOW GEAE Just opened A CHEAP LOT OF HOSIERY, HANDKERCHIEFS, TOWELS AND CORSETS The Ladies should examine the 30c, 50c. and $1.00 Corsets. Hare the best thing ever out in Corsets the "Spiral Spring"-come and examim them. Our Hats arc in And aint they daisies ? Everv stvle of Felt, Wool and Straw, and at PJifCES EVEN TO SUIT THE HARD TIMES. We continue to keep The Best Stock of Cigars ever offered outside of a citv. Gall aud see the handsome" MEERSCHAUM CASE that we are going to give away. Before buying anything see If you cannot save money by buying of mc. ALTAMONT MOSES, N. E. Corner Main and Liberty Streets, Feb 23 Sumter, S. C. HOTtEL BRUNSWICK" SMITHVILLE, N. C. This favorite rtrsort will be open from June j 1st, 18S?. In addition to tim attractions of previous ! years, dressing rooms have i>eeu erected on tho so;t. boHch for the benefit ot"surf bathers. No pains will bc spared to promote the comfort .lad p'e.-tsurc of puests. For farther particulars, address, HOTEL BRUNSWICK, J.inv S. Smithville. N. C. j LUMBERYARD. THE SUBSCRIBERS hav^opeacdi % Lumber. Yard where-they will keeg. on* Iau*4c a fuji; stock of ALL KINES OJ? rough, or dressed:. -ALSO-: STANDARD CUT LATHS i in any quantity. MR. E. B. LOWRY will hw^ full ehargeof the yard> and wii| give polite and courteous aiteu% tion to all orders. H. & H.. J.. HARBT. N. B.-Specif biUs furnished* a& desired.. Feb 23, 8?_ W.H. MARTIN, DBUGrG-IST, (UNDER MUSIC HALL,) SUMTER, S. G. IS RECEIVING A KEWJSTOCJi^ -- Everything Pertaining to .th? Drug Business, Including * Terfiiserj, ToiM M3 Faacj SiefiSL He bas a full stock of Winter Garden Seed. -Especially TURN?? SEEDS OF ALL KINDS, Prescriptions Carefully Compounded. j Will wait upon customers at any time, day or night, and when not at the store, caa'to ' found at the Brimson House, j July 2! W. H. MARTIN. A. WHITE ft SON, Insur an ce Agente^ Offer in First Class Companies. FIRE INSURANCE, TORNADO INSURANCE, ACCIDENT INSURANCE, LIFE INSURANCE, PLATE GLASS INSURANCE, SURETYSHIP ON BONDS. April 6 ROBERTSON, TAYLOR & WILLIAMS, Cotton Factors And General Agenta of MM Ashepoo Phosphate Co. Liberal Advances Made. Consnlt your interests by corresponding, with us. Address ' . RORERTSON, TAYLOR & WILLIAMS, Jan 12 x_Charleston, ?. C. C. & E. L KERRISON, 80 AND 82 EASEL STREET, CHARLESTON, S.C Staple and Fancy DEY GOODS, JttlGNON" 3 BUTTON KID ii LO VES, One Dollar per pair. Preparatory to purchasing Spring Goods, we have recently made some lurg? reductions in the prices of DRESS MATERIALS and other Winter Goods. Cash orders amounting to $10 or over, will be delivered in the country free of charge. All orders promptly attended to. * C. & ?. L. KERRISON", _Charleston,. S,?. GEO. W. STEFFENS, WHOLESALE GBOGEB, Auction and Commission Marchant and Liquor Sealer. AC SST FOB The F:nc$t Earns cured in the IT. S. Also Agent for GEAESEO ROAD CART. Tbe Best and Cheapest on thc Market. 197 EAST BAY AKD 50 AND 52 STATE Sts., (Auction Room State Street,) CHARLESTON, S. C. Consignments Solicited. Nov 25 o PARKER'S HAIR BALSAM the popular f atrito for dre^i-o z jibe bair. Restoring color whoa pray, and pretvntlngr DswittdT. it cleanses thc scalp, steps ii io iuir iallin?, and is sore to pJcasc. SOcand<L<X)atDnggfets. PARKER'S TON Pg, The best Cough Core 70? caa ns?, And thc best preventive knovn forCocrotnptior,, lt cores bodily pains, and aU disorders of tho Si?-nn>ch. Bowels, Lungs, Liver, Kidneys, Urinary Orgauft nM all Fe:nalo Complaint*. The feeble and sick, Krcfr glizg against disease, ?nd slowly drifting tward? thc grave, v. ill in most cases recover their health br tho timely isa of PARKER'S TONIC, bat detox fs dan? gerous. Take it in time. Saki by all Druc^L:^ ?? large bottle* at $LO0l H?NDERCOR&S Tho safest, surest, quickest and beat cure for Oras, Bunions, "Warts, Moles, Callouses,Ac HindcrslTirK fnr. thor pro wth. Stops all pain. Givesnotrocbte. V.-.^tho foot comfortable. Hindercorns corea when cv**ytWijjj else fails. Sold by Druggists a* J5o. Httcox&Co-S. *. 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