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TOTODAY, NOVKKBBR 16. Ent?rid oU tUBott^Office at Sumter, S. G., as Second Class Matter. . YOTJTBDATBS~ . --_-o We request each of our subscribers to ex amia5|th?a?dress on his paper, and particu? larly to observe Ute. date upon. it. This date shows.the time op to which the paper has been paid for. Many of oar subscribers will thus see that they have paid io advance; bat there are many others who will discover that they have not. TOW AJ>VBBT?SKMJSNTS. Zera Semon-Music Bal!. M. Sander*, Sheriff-Sales. Wm. Bogia-Toe Election is Over. J^O. AIsbrook, J. P. Clarendon Co-Sale of 2and. at Mayesville. Personal* Werecetved a call from Mr. Henry A. Mo lony of Chestonlast Saturday. Rev. Jl Howard Carp?oter, of Wioosboro, g? velour office a short call last week. Miss Nina Graban hag been quite sick for tba past week. She is improving. m& Maggie f?fce, of Sham's, is visiting relates to Samter. Hrs.. G. E. Stubbs is visiting friends in Summerton. Miss Bett? Scott, of Manning speat several dayriast week with friends in towo. Hr. J. M. Dick of Sumter bas received the appointment of Postal Railway Clerk, and ?will serve on ibe A. C. Line between Wil? mington and Jacksonville, Florida. We feel very sere that oar friend will make a compe? tent and acceptable official. Be left here last Sunday night to enter upon bis duties. The gravel put on the streets is a great suc? cess thus far, and we are all crying for.more. We accidental ry omitted the advertisement of thc Agricultural Association in oar last issue. Mc Josiah Hayns worth, of Privateer, sent us a potato weighing nine pounds and 2 ounces. ' Xow we will insist that this potato can't be beaten until some one sends us a iargtijooe. Capt. J. S. Atkins of Mayesville had some-fine samples of tobacco ia town last Monday to show the farmers. We do not ? ?jliP?fWm J ? 111 brought to the attention of the Convention, bat they were said to be fine. Tktjf say that we need a "weather signal station'* at Sumter, and maybe we do. At any ram it would give something for the Loaring Club to talk about when politics is exhausted and time begins to hang heavy. Cae young ladies of the Sumter Institute bilge adopted a very neat and tasteful uni? form-gray cloth trimmed with black, and black hats with gray feathers. We ?ike the practice-now to vogue with so many board? ing schools, of uniforming the young ladies. It placet them more nearly on an equality io matters of dress and removes the cause of many heart-burnings and jealousies. Mr. Jacob Kopf keeps a 6 ne lice of cigars, cigarettes, ko., also fresh fish and oysters in addition to his restaurant, where meals at all boors can be obtained. jr- < i : Town Taxes. The Clerk of Council asks us to say to the tax?gayers that the books are now open, and the payment mutt be made daring the month ; or the penalty witt be attached. ^ Hot Supper, The ladies of the Wedgefield M. E. Church will -baje' a -fcot supper Nov. 17tb to raise fonds towards remodeling the old Church. A liberal patronage will be appreciated. ^fbe above notice was writen to us on the ' 6th bat not''received by us until the 10th, ; which accounts for its non-appearance last i week. Thanks for invitation.-En.) Married? On Wednesday evening last at the resi? dence of tbe bride's mother, Mr. J. Walter Durant, to Miss Hattie, only daughter of Mrs. J. H. Villeneuve, all of Sumter. Married at St. Louis, Mo., on Wednesday morning, Nov. 10th, at the Rock Church by Rev J. P. KBightbeart, Mr. Henry A. Molo ny, of Charleston, S. C., to Miss Annie L. Hennagan, of St. Louis, Mo-, formerly of Sumter. Married, on the 27th October, by Rev. Mr. Morriss, at the residence of the bride's mother, Mia? Sallie Roach, of Bamberg, to Mr. J. B. Rice, of Graham's. Married at Laurinsburg, N. C., the home of the bride's grandmother, on November 3d, Mr. T. T. Covington, and Miss Mammie Shaw, youngest daughter of the late Judge A. J. Shaw, of South Carolina. Deaths. Mr. Robert Fraser, of Bishopville, died Friday last at a good old age. Mr. Fraser came in with thiscentury, being born in 1800, aad through ail of his long life he bas won and retained the love and respect of his many friends aad acquaintances. Within a short period, be, bis aged wife and two eldest daughters have died leaving but one son and ooo daughter behind. Mr. Edward O'Reilly died suddenly last sight a few minutes after twelve. He was on the streets io the afternoon, though, not feel? ing well, and about nine o'clock waa taken seriously ill. Medical aid was summoned bot in vain, and be passed quietly away. Mr. O'Reilly was one of oar best citizens. Liberal, honest, straightforward, he was al? ways foend on the side of right against .the* wrong. An Explanation. We have received & letter from Rev. J. J. Myers io reference to the little "difference'? between himself and "Vox." Mr. Myers did not intend, in anything he said, to reflect upon the veracity of "Vox," or to convey the 1 impression that he thought "Vox" intended to misrepresent him ; and as "Vox" enter- ! tains the same honorable sentiments towards Mr. Myers, the discussion is closed as far as the Watchman and Southron is concerned. Venator. The Georgetown Enquirer says that a buck with a white bead and white spots on bis body was killed on Waccamaw recently by Mr. John LaBroce. The animal's bead strongly resembled a goat's in shape and the horns, which were very short, curved back? wards towards the neck. Some of our sport? ing friends who hinted with Mr. LaBroce last August would have liked to be present. - II ? mum Visit to Albany. We see that two of oar colored citizens, Elias and Moses McFaddin have started on a Northern tour, the nitimate destination being the Albany Penitentiary. When they return after a three years' stay, they can compare experiences with some of our State Peniten? tiary birds, and make up their minds whether | it is better to violate the State or United I States law. These namesakes of the pa tri- j archs were tried for perjury. A New Depot. Mr. Walters, General Manager of the At- I lantic Coast Line bas written to Intendant Moise ander date of Nov. 8, and says : "I am glad to state that recognizing the justice of your complaint, I had secured from our Board authority to build a new passeuger station at Sumter. Its construction bas been delayed owing to the many misfortunes which haTe occurred to our system this year, and have so much occupied oar time I am glad however, to be able to say that previous to the receipt of yoor letter, I had written to our architect to make out working drawings for the station, and we hope at an early date to begin work." We hope that the "early day" may not be postponed to too late a date. We need the depot and need it badly. -? i i m-? ' A thirteen year old son of President Hoi " land of Newberry College, accidentally shot himself while hunting last Saturday. Pres? ident Holland is well known to our helaren of the K. of H. as the popular Secretary of the Grand Lodge in this State. The Report of the County Commit sioners. We publish in supplement form with th issue the Annual Report of the County Con missioners. It will no doubt receive the a tention of all our readers, from the fact tbf it shows "where our money goes and w thick they will find the information in a fu and intelligible form, while at the same tira the various items are stated as briefly as coul well be done with a view to economy of spac( In this connection we take pleasure in test: fying to the work of Col. T. V. Walsh, th efficient Clerk of the Coard, His busines qualifications and thorough acquaintanc with County affairs eminently 6t him for th position, and so far as we know he has nllei it in the past with entire satisfaction to all We do not know what candidates may be ii the field for election by the iucoraing board but we do not think they can do better thai to avail themselves of the experience of Col Walsh by continuing him in the position. ? glance at the array of accounts, in additioi to which a complete record of the proceeding: must be kept, will give one an idea of th< work of the Clerk of the Board of Countj Commissioners, and will no doubt satisfy al that in." whatever quarter the economists maj proceed to cut down salaries there is no roon in this office without abolishing the system. We desire to caR-tbe attention of those whc will examine the report to an error in th? item, third from last, in Miscellaneous Ac? counts. "Oct. 19-J. E. Jervey, boarding jury, ic./' should be $90.00 ; but the drop? ping of a cypher in the type makes it read $9.00. ----i? Agricultural Association. The Association met yesterday in the Courl House, with the President, Capt. E. M. Cooper, in the chair. The attendance was smaller than was anticipated, though some o? our best farmers were in attendance. Dr. Beckham who was appointed to write an essay on "Book-keeping in Farming" was absent, and his essay was necessarily omitted. The President was excused from his annual address on account of hindrance during its preparation, by sickness. Capt. E. H. Holman read a carefully pre? pared article on "What ails the Farmer" which was well received. The Captain had so many complaints to diagnose that be did not have time or space to give the remedies. We hope they will come in the future. Mr. F. E. Thomas failed to respond to the call on the subject of "Tobacco Culture," and Capt. J. A. Burnes was invited to addi ess the meeting on that subject. Be showed some fine specimens of cured tobacco and talked to the Association upon the prime importance of a thorough knowledge of the various j methods of curing tobacco. The critical I period in its cultivation occurred after cut? ting. The thanks of the Association was re? turned to Capt. Burnes for his instructive address, and a motion was unanimously adopted instructing the Secretary to conier with the State Board of Agriculture, and re? quest them to allow Capt. Burnes to compete for the $100 prise offered by the Board, for the best ten pound sample of leaf tobacco, in view of the fact thai Mr. Thomas, who was appointed for that purpose, bad lost his to? bacco barn and its contents by fire. Mr. Thomas E. Richardson told about the LeCoote and Kieffer pear, and exhibited some fine specimens of evaporated fruits. He re ! ceived a vote of thanks fr >m the Association. j There was some discussion on bookkeeping, ! and also upon a proposition to meet with the Farmers Convention to be held January sale day, but with no result. The meeting then adjourned. --??^?.^ Hunting and Fishing. Some of our nimrods hada glori?os time last week, fishing and hunting. They camp? ed out in Wateree swamp for several days, and while fish were not so plentiful, the hunt? ers brought back lots of birds. We aro afraid to say how many dozen were killed, but a large number, as pirtridge pic wns :i popular I disii uext day with several families. We j speak from knowledge. I The A. & M. Society. The Annual meeting of the State Agricul? tural and Mechanical Society was held last Thursday evening, President Duncan, presi? ding. The old officials were re-elected as fol? lows : President-D'Arcy P. Duncan, Union. vice-Presidents-Henry A. Meetze, A. P. Butler, B F Crayton, J. Wash. Watts, B. H. Massey, E. K. Mciver, W. G, Hinson. Executive Commmittee-E. L. Roche, W. G. Childs, J. C. F. Sims, Thos. 0. Sanders, J. B. Humbert, E. S. Keitt, C. S. McCall, James McCutchen, Sniilie A. Gregg, I. S. Bamberg, R. A. Love, N*". C. Robertson, T. J. Moore, 0. P. Mills. Secretary and Treasurer-Thomas W. Hol? loway, Pomaria. Among the new life members we see the name of Mr. G. M. Sanders, of this County. On motion of Col. W. A. Clark, it was decided to allow $2 per diem and actual rail? road expenses to directors and superintendents who bad many laborious duties to perform in making preparation for the fair. The resolu? tion also provides that cabins or tents be erected on the grounds, and that rooms be prepared in the old exhibition hall for the use of the officers of the society. A resolution was adopted taking steps towards assisting in the preparations for the Summer encampment at Sparenburg next Summer. Grounds have been donated and buildings will be erected for'the purposes of the meeting. --^m^-++- mum --. The State Bar Association. The Executive Committee of theSguth Car? olina Bar>A88ocia?on met ThurswyiCftnd ap^" pointed die following Committee.of Arrange* ! ments : ^essre.fS.?P..^?milton, W^K- Bacb^ ! man, Jobn-T. SJoao, Jr., J. A ncr??n Sitnon3? ? John P. Thomas, Jr. I Committee of ^Reception :. MesstSv;-Jos. H. ! Earle, A. C. Haskell, N EdwaT?d^McCrady, Jr., I D. S. Henderson, Knox Livingston, John J. Hemphill, Y. J. Pope, J. H. Hey ward. The annual,meeting .begins. Wednesday, December ?3^?t fr P. M. , ''; The annual dinner on Thursday""at Hotel Jerome. Hon. Thomas M. Cooley, late of. the Su? preme Court of Michigan, will deliver the an? nual address. He is a distinguished lawyer, judge, text writer and author of the standard on constitutional limitations. The Weather, 6A.M. 1 P.M. 6 P.M. Nov. 8-28 49 41 Clear. Nov. 9-26 33 53 Showers. Nov. 10-47 69 54 Clear. Nov. 11-51 66 64 Clear. Nov. 12-60 76 72 Rain. Nov. 13-46 53 46 Clear. Nov: 14-26 50 45 Clear. Zera and the Marionettes. On Thursday night Zera Semon and Bell's Royal Marionettes begin a three nights en? gagement at the Music Hall, with a matinee Saturday afternoon for ladies and children. The Marionettes are creating a furore wherev? er they play in their Minstrels and Humpty Dumpty. The scenery which they carry is said to be something grand. Zera has been to Sumter before, and is remembered, for his presents as well as his tricks. The admission is 35c. and 50c, with no extra charge for reserved sea ts,.to be bad at Dr. Martins. The Mobile Register says : 'The mechani? cal effects are excellent, but none better than the achievements of the skeleton, which brought a period to the first part of the entertainment. This wonderful skeleton opens its jaws and laughs until every bone shnkes. Afterwards comes a dance, In which the ghost throws away its limbs, unscrew^ its owo head, and does other uuheard of acts, much to the astonishment of the audience; but finally resumes possession of its members, and retires in the midst of thunders of ap? plause. Its motions throngboot the scene are as natural as can be imagined, and the result is a climax which is as weird as it is remark? able as a display of the ingenuity of the mechanic. Those who have not seen this show should certainly not miss an opportunity of doing so.' mmW . . . mm - SHILOH'S COUCH mid Consumption Care is sold by us on n guarantee. It cures Consump? tion. F'?r eade by Dr. J. F. W. DeLonne. SHILOH'S VITALIZKK is what you need for Con? stipation, Loss of Appetite, Dizziness, and nil symptoms of Dyspepsia. Price 10 and 75 cents per bottle. For sale by Dr. DeLortne. Oncer. WHOOPING COCGH and Bronchitis , immediately relieved by SLiloh's Cure. For i s?le by J. F. W. DeLormo. Privateer Items. PRIVATEER, S. C, NOV. 13, 1886. Miss Alma Breeden of Bennettsville is vis? iting Miss Sadie Furman. Miss Ellie Durant has taken charge of the Sand Hill School. Mr. Robert Turner's little son was thrown from a horse last Monday evening. He is still alive although there was concussion of the brain. Mr. W 0. Cain's infant daughter died last Monday. A parry of gentlemen went to the swamp last week and caught more fish lhau they knew what to do with Mr. McDonald Furman had the honor of being the only representative from Privateer at the State Fair last week. Mr. W. 0. Cain resigned the office of Trial Justice last week much to the regret of our entire community. Mr. Cain wa3 conscien? tious tn the discbarge of the various duties of his office, and gave satisfaction to all classes of our citizens. 1 venture the assertion that there was not a better Trial Justice in the State. DEW. . >mm>* Kxcitement in Texas. Great excitement has been caused in the vi cinity o: Paris, Tex., by tho reirark>?ble recov ery of Mr. J. E. Corley, who was so helpless he could not tum in bed, or raike bis bend; every? body said he was dying of Consumption. A trial bottle of Dr. King'.-* New discovery was sent him. Finding relief, he bought a large butt eand a box nf Dr. King's New Life Pilly; by tho time he bad taken two boxes of Pills nnd two bottles of the Discovery', he was? well and ha<1 gained in flenh thirty.?ix pound.*. | Trial Bottles of this Great Discovery for 'Cousatnption free at J. F. W. DeLorine'a. 2 Tho Verdict Unanimous. W. D. Sault, Druggist, Bippus, Iud., testified ''I can reef) m nj en il Electric Bitters as the very '.eat remedy. Every bottle sold has giver, relief in every cape. One man tonk six bottles, and was cured of Rheumatism of rO years'standing." Abraham linrev druggist, Belleville. Ohio, af? firm*: "The beat Kelling medicine I have ever handled in my 20 years* experience, is Electric Bitters " Thousands of others have added their testimony, so Jhnt the verdict is unani? mous that Elect)ie Bitters do cure nil disease* of the Liver, Kidneys or Blood Only a half dollar a bottle at J .VP. W. DeLorme's Drug Store._2 Bucklen'g Arnica Salve. The Best Salve in the world for Cut?, Bruises Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fever Sure?, Tetter. Chapped Hands Chilblains, Corn.* and all Skin Eruptions, nnd positively cures l'i'.es, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give per? fect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25 cen ts per box. For sale by J. F. W. De Lorme. o Itch, Prairie Mange, and Scratches of every kind cured in 30 minutes by Wool ford's Sani? tary Lotion. Use no ether. This never fails. Sold by A. J. China, druggist, Sumter. 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 wi!h the multitude oflow test, short weight, alum or phosphate powders. Sold only in cans. ROYAL BAK? ING POWDER CO., 106 Wall-st., N. Y. CLOTHING CLOTHING, CLOTHING. GREAT BREAK IN PRICES. Something to put on and where to find it, is the leading question, which can easily be answered by calling at J. R?TTEBBEBG k M CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, Where styles that are captivating and fascinating will be found. Pushing and Steaming for a Humming Trade. Two Hundred Three-piece Suits, Long Pants, ages 8 to 12, must be closed out, and will be sold at and Below Cost. Suits from Three to Seven Dollars, originally sold from Six to Fifteen Dollars. Boys' Knee Pants Suits, from $2 upwards. Boys' School Suits, 8 to 13 years, from $3 up, Boys' Suits, 14 to 17 years, from $4.50 up, Youths' Suits, from $5 upwards, Men's Suits, from $3 upwards, Dickey's Kersey Suits, for Men only, $6.50. Large Variety and Style of Overcoats, for Men and Boys, from $2.25 upwards. ALL OF WHICH MUST BE SOLD, As we intend to increase our trade and want to reduce our stock. We own our Stock, and it must be sold at unheard-of discounts. We are not selling our goods at forced prices to pay hungry creditors for over-due bills. If you want the correct styles at prices way below value, take no stock in the pretty talk of other dealers, but Come to the Old Reliable, Straight Up and Up, SQUARE DEALING HOUSE OF J. RYTTENBERG- & SONS, Oct. 26 SUMTER, S. C. TO My Friends -AND PATRONS. -o YOXJ WILL RESIEMBES that last Spring I disposed of my entire stock of Fall ?ed Winter Good? at Cost. Now I hare AN ENTIRE NEW AND WELL SELECTED STOCK, complete ia aft deport? ments. It la almost useless to ats-yt . to enumerate, bat I ?ill mentios a few articles, such aa LAMES1 ANO MISSES1 Cloaks, Wraps and Jerseys, -AND Children's Dresses, Infants' Cloaks, Mr STOCK OF GENTS' YOUTHS' AND BOYS' CLOTH? IS LARGE AND TARIED; aod marked with a Tiew to a quick sale. I am sate I can satisfy aoy on? who wishes ANICE HAT, EITHER SOFT OR STIFF. IQ other words, I would be pleased to have the LADIES AND G ENTLEHEN to risit my s tore and inspect thc goods for themselves. THE EARTHQUAKE has had a - tendency to shake prices down to BOTfSM FlGCEES. Respectfully, ALTAMONT MOSES. October 5 flip: ' -AT B. J. WINN'S. Should yo? wish a good, durable stat, one that will retain its color and give entire satisfaction Ask for flie Dean. We have them in Hue and black at $llf.?O. Ton cannot buy a better suit jm^tkcjnrice. WINTER CLOTHING line WE HAVE AN ELEGANT for Men, Boys AND WE WILL M them as Low or Lower than any House in Town, REGARDLESS OF COST. Now is the time to buy an Overcoat. Be sure and look at our Slock before investing in one. We hare them from $2.00 up. Just Received-Another large lot of STIFF AND SOFT HATS in all the latest shapes. Also, a Complete Line of MIXED AND ALL WOOL UNDERWEAR. If you need anything in the Clothing, Hat, or Furnishing Goods Line, give us a call and remember that we will not be undersold by any house in Sumter. ""STo-mns tri* ly, ?_ _ D. J. WINN, Sumter, S. C., November 0, I8&6. PATENT SQUARE:^ g PERFECT firme SUITS -AT i>. ar. wn?ra?5 We have a nice assortment of the above popular goods, Th<y are th* most perfect fitting wits to be found, anywhere, and are HANDLED BY NO OTHER ?OUSE ?i town.