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WHICH WILL IT BE?
Ohe of-or, love, most stand ,
frhexa-rne dark waves are breaking on Death's
I ?ad waich a boat from it?raient ?to?
:: 3tea? fee-etb?r away; s ? g >-?
g i l Whici willifcbtfr
>: ?Q?ejif *, lotterstBear L? 3
The heavy borden that noue may storey
And stand alone a?tf desolate where
we stood in. ??'s fair day
Joyans and free.
One,-either yon or I,
Boti' near the mandate, "Thy friend must
die."
: M bead wit* lagonirniferj
; 3f?x*ptr *? : is r- *
Which will it be?
Ano* ?' roust dose tbe eyes
Of the otBer?the te der f loving eyes?
And kiss the dead fece that before uy lies,
Tbe face so calm, so dear,
ObT agony t
And when the other is gone
Will learn on tbe coftf memorial stone
And brokenly sob, "Alone; afeoe '
And tbe winds will sigh
' 1 , Over vow or me. . *
I .AeAlSe negroweoId^a?gray,. - ?
? F%reba*ce- w4* ?*# w*tk-r ta?rth-'e toilsome
* way,
And dream of tbe love that lives for aye,
As tbe years roll by.
Whicir shalr it oe?
THE TWO ARTISTS. I
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Q A jf?So.w, September morning had
risen over Crescent Point. Far off in
the distance the glancing of white caps
revealed & stiff or?ese : op tbe slope of
the yellow, crinkly sands id front tie
foamy surges crept with a soft sound ;
tod Alice Aylmer stopped a moment at
the door of the old ruined lighthouse,
M ta?L-wHh David NetH^th* boatman.
" ***?m??iMrtt?r saH sbV *Atr
Crescent Point ? Oh, why can't they
keep awayr* .
*I sappose, miss/ said David, with a
shrewd shrug of the shoulders, as bev
went on caulking the seams of bia bat
Is^oH.boet,. *they think it's ? sightly
place. I've many a time wished I
coold paint myself, when I've been out
on the bay, of a moony night, or betwixt
? day and dawn, when the sky was all
atoky red, and the mornm' aiar a-shin
- as* lie a la a over the old lighthouse
v. isuv .. felt 1 baditi never ao-taieat way,',
be added, with a sigh.
'Is it a famous artist?' Alice asked,
wistfully. .
Old David shook his head.
'There yon have me, again,' said he.
1 danno mach about them things. Hb
name is Esterfield, and he ain't bad
looking.'
Oh!'said Alice. 'The husband of
that cross invalid at the Ocean licose.
I jp&?bW f she added,* with ;aIsigh.
So she went on up the winding stone
Stairway to the little lantern-chamber,
which she had transformed into an im?
: prompt? studio. '. . d
When the lightship off Orescent
. ?oint bad. usurped the office of the old
lighthouse, Farmer Aylmer had bid in
the strip of seashore and the ruinous
stone building at a nominal price.
'It'll do ta atore, salt bay and sea
.weed in,' said he *if it ain't good for
nothing else.'
Bot Alice; bis. granddaughter,, bad
pleaded for it., -
'It will1 m?k? such a nice studio for
me, grandfather,' she said, and she had
ber way. -
Alice " Aylmer loved, art witjh a
genuine love, and she put all her soul
Joto tbe glowing little pictures that she
sketched on tbe conch-shells and bits of
floating spar and stones washed intq
perfect ovals by the restless ebb and
flow ??3tb? tide. r~. * 2E3l S?
Each of them was a little gem in its
way, and as they were soldI one by one
to tbe fine ladies and languid 'vacation
ists' at tbe hotel, it gave Alice a secret
pang to part with every one.
But it was lier bread winner, that
delicate taste of hers in color, perspec
tive and line. Farmer Aylmer was
old and feeble, and it pleased Alice to
think that she was helping the kind
grandfather who had been all tbe parent
that she had ever known.
Tip to this time she bad had no rival
hi this special lrae of art, and she was
a little amazed when old David announc
ed the appearance of this new artist on
the field of ;acrioo. :
But if he has an invalid wife to sup
port, 3 can't s? mach Warne him % she
thought. 'Poor fellow ! Every one.
has trials in this world, so far as I can
see I 'fir
When she came out of tbe light
house at noon?site would like to have
prosecuted ber work ? Tittle longer by
this glorious mid-day glow, if it had
not been for getting her grandfather's
dinner, at the old farm-house under tbe
cliff?she saw a young man sitting on
tbe keel of David NeilT's upturned boat,
and talking with this sturdy toiler of tbe
sea. %
'Here's the gen'lem an I was tell i 'ye
'bout, Miss Alice,' said David, with a
simple eereniony of introduction. 'Mr.
Esterfield, this is our Miss Alice.'
'Mr. Esterfield took off his broad
brimmed bat and bowed courteously.
*} am told that your family owns this
picturesque old ruin,' said he, inclin
ing bis bead toward the lighthouse.
.'Yes,' said Alice.
* should like to rent it for a studio.1
*I already occupy it as a studio/ said
Alice, stiffly,
'Indeed ! Then,' said he, 'you are
the young lady who paints those little
coDcb-sheils and smooth stones. Tbey
are very pretty, indeed V
Alice bowed with conscious pride.
'That room up there would be a glo
rious studio!' said Mr. Esterfield,
loogingly. 'Couldn't you give me
" easel room there ? I think the sight cf
the sea and the sound of the breakers
would inspire me.'
have no more space than I myself
need to occupy,' said Alice, more
frigidly than before.
Was it not bad enough for this
patronizing artist to come here at ail,
poaching (so to speak) on ber manor,
but he musteren want to crowd her out
of her solitary tower of refuge ? This
was certainly the height of presump
tion I
But as Alice fried tbe fish and sliced
op th? juicy, crimson tomatoes for her
grandfather ? meal, a softer sentiment
stirred in her bosom.
/Perhaps tbe young man was poor
and friendless, struggling to make his
way in the world ; and that invalid wife
of his, who could not stir without
crutches, and who was universally re
ported to be so very uncertain in tem
per?was not that trial enough for any
body ?
Alice was sorry that she bad spoken
so sharply. j
When *be came back across the g'is- . <
teniog j*ands?, where the low tide had ! j
left uijieposit of feathery seaweed and <
dei icatel y- rjged shells, Mr. Ester field
sat sketching by the old boat.
have changed my mind/ said
Alice, walking up to* &im. There is
space for your easel-* ?rwettss mine;in
the lantern room.'
'May we share Jthe studio together I!,
said'the young man, joyfully. 'Thanks,
a thousand tipies! and will try to
take up as little room as possible.'
So there were two artists now in the
round room of the lighih ouse.
Grandfather Aylmer came there
sometimes to read his. paper and chat.
Old David 'posed' more than once,
after Mr. Esterfield had made biro com
prehend that he was to come io his
fisherman's ?ruit instead of bis Sunday
clothes, wifh^a stiff collar and a hat
that comes down over the bridge of bis
nose.
Alice grew to like her fellow-artist,
and she treated him with a soft, gra
cious dignity that became her well.
'Everybody -seems to admire your
pictures so much!' said she, with a
sigh. wish I could paint as you do.1
'It's all in practice/ said Mr. Ester
Jfeld, intent a bringing oat the scarlet
touches in a cluster of autumn leaves
in Wforegeband.
gHow nic?rit;wottld hja/ s?d -Al&e,
'if i?rs. Este rH?Id could come here and
look at yon work/
'Don't mention such a thing, pray/
said tate "artist, laughing. 'I've the
greatest respect f?r her, of course, and
consid?ration, and all that sort of thing ;
i?t iietween ourselves, Miss Alice,
we're a great deal more peaceful here
without her: than with her. She can't
help scolding aud fretting and finding
faoit,' he- ' added;, apologetically, as
Alice looked reproachfully at him. 'It's
tier nature, I suppose/
'Poor follow thought Alice. 'But
he ought not to speak so of his wife/
She began to wonder what sort of ?
person Mrs. Esterfield was as to looks.
Was she pretty? Was she young?
; Yet Alije was too proud to ask ques
tions of anybody, and she was delight*
ed when the^e came an order for a
painted conch shell ?r?m a Cuban lady
at the hotel, who desired it for a
souvenir. - - will take it: there
myself/ she thought, 'and I shall see
Mr. Esterfield's wife. And then?then
think I had better accept Cousin
Betsey Prideaux'e offer to go to Ne
braska City, to teach her little girls/
For Alice had -just begun to be con
scious that she was becoming too much
interested in Gordon Esterfield. He
was soyowog, so handsome, so enthusi
astic in bfs art?and even the fact of
that great trial of his existence, the
crippled wife,, lent an additional
glamour to his surroundings.
The Cuban lady was charmed with
the painted con ch-ebei 1. . -
shell show it to La Donna Ester
field/ she said. 'Come with me, sig
nora. La Donna is a critic?she knows
all of art/;
And Alice timidly followed the fat
Cuban lady into a shaded room, where,
wrapped in shawls, a pallid, middle*
aged personage lay on a sofa.
'It's pretty well/ she said, disconten
tedly, surveying the shell. 'It's crude
?all these things are crude. What
can a young girl know of true art feel
ing?. Nobody understands?not even
Gordon* ^JS^ere's^yie^oung; woman I
"Let her come in. Let her oome around
by the window where ? can see her/
The tables were tnrned. Alice had
come to see Mrs. Esterfield, and Mrs.
Esterfield was determined to see her.
Blushing deeply, she obeyed. The y el
lo w/^aced little lady took a long stare
at her; ; : T x x
'Well/ said she, 'you are pretty.
He said so, but I didn't believe him.
Sit down. Let me talk to you/
No, thanks/ cried Alice, feeling as
if all her veins were filled with fire,
*I~I want to, go back home now
grandfather will be wanting mo.
And she made her exit, with more
vehemence than ceremony.
Country-bred said Mrs. Esterfield,
lifting her tow-colored eyebrows. 'That
is plain enough ! But pretty !'
'How I pity him ! oh, bow sorry I
feel for him !' Alice kept repeating to
herself, as she hurried home.
Perhaps, also, ' she pitied herself a
little, for the tears kept trickling down
her cheeks like the soft, snow drops of
summer rain.
'Altee ? Why, what is the matter Y
-It was Gordon Esterfield's voice. He
was close behind her, in the narrow
lane, where the blackberry-vines were
turning starlet, and the path was car
peted with yellow leaves.
She tried desperately to recover her
self.
The matter? Nothing! Why
should anything be the matter?' re
torted'she.
'You are crying '
am not crying ! Why should I be
crying V
'Alice, will you not tell me? Dear
Alice, 1 leve you ! I was coming this
very day to ask you to be my wife/ he
pleaded. *
She turned on him with crimsoned
cheeks and flashing eyes.
*H<>w dare you thus insult me V she
exclaimed. 'Go to your poor, deluded
wife I*
'Alice he cried ; 'what on earth
are you talking about ? 1 haven't got
any wife. I never had a wife. And I
never shall have, unless you will say
yes* to n*e/
'But Mrs. EsterfiVld, in the hotel ?*
She's Diy aunt,' he explained. *You
don't nieao to say that you thought she
was?my wife V
The comic dismay of his tone, the re
vulsion of feelings in Alice Ayltuer's
own heart, were too much for her. She
burst out laughing, then began to cry.
And by the time that Mr. Esterfield
had succeeded in comforting her, they
were engaged.
'But?but/ faltered Alice. *I thought
you were a poor artist ! I felt so sorry
for you V
Pity is akin to love/ Mr. Esterfield
responded. am an artist, but I am
not poor. Especially since you, my
love have given me the treasure of your
heart V
Yes ; but everything has ended so
differently from what I thought it
would !' cried Alice.
'Hasr/t it ended exactly right?'
Yes, but?
There was never any end to this sen
tence. Mr Esterfield stopped it with
a kiss.?Helen Forrest Graves.
The Connecticut boy who ha3 a
third arm growing out of the back
will be able to scratch himself between
the ebon!der blades withont.reporting
to the corner of a building.
Professor of chemistry : 'The sub
stance you see in this vial is- the moat
deadly of all poisons. A single drop
placed on the tongue of a cat is
.uou^h iv kill the strongest man/*
Prohibition Should Be De
manded.
Correspondent Abbeville Prete and Banner :
The results of the election are now
sure, No question now strong ean
prejudice any candidate, though slightly
discussed during the last 'primary
campaign/ We do not think the tem
perance question affected, except slight
ly, our electioo. Any thing said now,
therefore, can not be considered as
'sprang' on any particular candidate, or
as proceeding from spite. We wish to
be understood as advocating tempersnce,
even to the estent of prohibition of tbe
most advanced type. We hope tbe
question wAl never control tbe politics
of tbe county, but we think for two
reasons, prohibition should be demand
ed.
1st. ?ta tendency is towards immor
ality. That is tbe weightiest reason.
Tbe one never assailed. The one that
is unassailable. We will say nothing of
that now
The next is convincing also. Pecu
niarily it would be advantageous. This
country is too poor to indulge in many
luxuries. It is too poor to indulge in
any expensive one. We affirm most
positively thai the drinking of liquor
in its various shapes is tbe most expeu
8tte luxury in which this county in
dulges. The total number of men in
this county is about 5,000. 2.O00 we
will say never drink ?t all. 200 take
or average 5 drinks each day : 800
average 4 each day ; 500 take 3 each
day ; 500 take 1 each day ; 500 average
1 each Saleo ay ; 500 average 1 each
Saturday night ; 500 average 5 a piece
daring the year. Some drinks cost
more than 10 cents?some cost less.
We will average them at that?just one
dime a piece?and this is the way the
cost of whisky foots up :
2,000 who do not drink.
200 x5x 365i 10.......$36,500 00
300x4x365* 10.. 43,800 00
500X3X3651 10. ?????**? ?????? 54,T50 00
500x1x365 10..?.. 18,250 00
500x12x10?.... 600 00
500x52x 10?. 2,600 00
500x5x 10............... 250 00
5,000 $156,75000
What other luxury costs so much ?
Tbe coffee, tea and sugar used in this
county together do not make up that
earn. Suppose the sale of liquors were
stopped, where would this cash go?
Traue in this county would receive an
impetus that would astonish every ooe.
Every industry would receive benefit.
Everybody would be bencfitted. In ad
dition to first cost, all other costs of
drinking would be avoided. Let us try
it, anyway.
Io conclusion, we woold say we have
never yet seen any article defending
the ss le of liquor. Some few say we
have not the right to stop it. If any
think it is right let us hear from them
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Something You Need?Shorthand.
"Why?"
Because it will aid JOU more than an y thing
else in acquiring knowledge. Because it wi?
serre yon in case of misfortune.
"How can it be learned ?M
By tbe aid of a. book studied at home ?nd
lessons by mail from an accomplished teacher.
"At what expense ?"
The trifling sum of $6 00, including book.
"Why so cheap when Colleges advertise tbe
same course of instruction for $25?
Because a new text-book is used that re
duces the labor of learning proportionately
to the difference in price by the system being
made simpler than heretofore and more prac
ticar, besides being tbe most popular method,
baring the indorsement of our Congressional
and professional reporters everywhere, togeth
i er with orer 1000 graduates of our Chato of
. Phonographic Colleges. Boys and men on
tbe farm, in workshops and elsewhere?girle
at borne, in factories and at school have learn
ed tbe art in from tbreee to six month's study
during spare moments and been helped to
positions in oAces by Mr. Scott-Browne where
they bave earned from $12 to $20, a week.
Write and ask for ? free sample copy of
Browne's Phonographie Monthly and full par
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Clinton Place, New-York, N. Y._
LECONTE HUESEET,
W. W. THOMPSON,
PROPRIETOR,
SMITH VILLE, LEE CO., G A.
Fire premiums awarded at "World's Expo
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for every entry of Trees or Fruit.
The time for setting trees is from November
to March.
Write for Catalogues and price list.
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Grown on their own roots
?and also??
Kei?er and Bartlett Pear Trees
Grown in LeConte roots.
In quantities to suit purchaser.
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THE HOTEL WINDSOR)
211 KING STREET.
Four Doors South Academy of Music.
CHARLESTON, S. C
THIS well appointed Hotel was opened for
the reception of Guests; March ist, 1885,
by G. T. AFFORD, reren ily proprietor of
the "New Brighton Hotel," Sullivan's Island.
The "WINDSOR" is newly furnished
{hroufcrhout, having Woven Wire Spring and
IBiair Ma tresses on all beds Fronting on
King Street, with extensive Southern expos
ure, making
AH the Rooms Dry, Airy and Pleasant.
To make the "HOTEL WINDSOR," what
has long been wanted, a STRICTLY FAMI
LY HOTEL,
No Liquor* will be mid on the premises
Rates, $1.50 to $2.00 per day?Liberal
terms made by the week or month.
G. T. ALF0RD, Manager.
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THE OLD RELIABLE SHOE HOUSE
OF
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STILL LEADING IN STYLES, QUALITY AND LOW PRICES
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WE SAY NOTHING IN PRAISE OF OURSELVES, BUT LET OUR SHOES SPEAK
for us. Having lived and labored among the people of this commnnity fot ?f'ten y cart,
we bave acquired a thorough knowledge of iheir wftufo m the line of Boots and Shoes, and
are prepared this rear to pive them even hetter bargains than heretofore.
BULTMAN'S $3 SHOK, we say without hesitation, is THE BEST Shoe made for three
dollars, and a trial will convince yon.
IN GENTS' SHOES, WE HAYE
A Reni French Calf Hand-sewed Shoe for - - ??. .? ? $6* ISO.
A Genuine German Cordovan Hand-sewed Shoe for -? - - - 7 00
A "Bang-up" American Calf Hand-sewed Shoe for - - - - 5 00
A 1 Calf for. 3 00, 3 50, 4 00 and 5 00
Cheaper Grades, for heavy wear, from - - - - - 1 25 to 2 30
IN LADIES AND MISSES', WE HAVE
A Cur Kid Butt, from 2 to $4 ; A Dongola Butt, from 3 to $4; A Genuine "Kangaroo"
Butt, for 4 to $4.50. In the cheaper grades our stock is complete, ranging from 1.25 to $2.
In Misses', Boys' Children's and Infants' Shoes we can furnish a shoe in any style, quality
and price desired.
Remember, Bultman's $3 Shoe for Men is "Our Lead."
We have also a complete line of FINE TRUNKS AND VALISES.
eware ! the winter is Approaching.
TJ pon us soon the blast will be ;
Let it not come, we give you warning,
ill on your feet good shoes you see.
M en cannot tread the frozen sod,
A ltbongh they may in wool be wrapped,
If e'er till they first their feet have shod.
A h ! where can we these good shoes find?
ow every one says his are best?
D o Bultman's beat all other kind ?
efore you bny go there and see.
Returning home yonr cry will be ;
O h ! Bultman's are the best I find ;
B?LTMAX & BROTHER,
SIGN OF THE BIG RED BOOT, SUM TER, S. C.
A WELL KNOWN FACT!
A Dealer who makes a Specialty of one par
ticular line can always supply the
Best Goods at the Lowest Prices,
IT IS THEREFORE TO YOUR INTEREST TO
BUY YOUR HARDWARE
-FROM
XL W. DURANT & SON.
They keeep i a stock every known variety of
SHELF HAEDW?RE
and would call especial attention to a very large and well selected stock of
RUBBER AND LEATHER BELTING
In all widths, with Rivets and Burs or Lacing as may be desired.
STOVES OF EVERY VARIETY AT ALL PRICES.
A large and superb etcek of
And the finest and largest assortment of TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY, RAZORS,
SCISSORS, Ac, from the best fatories of Europe and America. Especial attention
has been paid in the selection of POT WARE, TINWARE, 4c.
Wagon Material of Every Conceivable Kind.
Single and-Double Muzzle and Breech Loading Guns, Ammu
nition, Shells, &c.
Remember this is the ONLY HARDWARE STORE IN TOWN and will be supported by
LOW PRICES.
r. w. Durant & son.
Sept 15 Main Street, opposite tbe Bank, Sum ter, S. C.
E ERY YOUNG MAN SHOULD AVAIL
Himself of the advantages offered at tbe
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For acquiring a thorongb and practical train
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With improved and enlarged facilities, we
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Tbe curriculum of study embraces a thorough
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The proficiency acquired by onr many pnpils
during a period of over twenty years as educa
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Pupils enter at any time. For circulars, cat
alogues, terms, sc., call on or address
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Sept 8 Nos. 6 A 8 , Charles St., Ba?to.
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The S. G. S. is the cheapest, and the best, and the only Specific Fertiliser
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Tbe S. G. S. has been used all over our Southern States for the last three
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ASHLEY ASH ELEMENT,
Of saperior activity and efficiency ; a cheap and excellent Fertilizer for
Small Grain, especially when used with Cotton Seed or maoare to supply
Ammonia.
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For terms, directions, testimonials, and for the various attractive and instruc
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Charleston, S. C.
Tb? LarffMt ml Kc*t Complete
Zitftblis&Btnt South.
Established 1842.
GEO. S. HACKER & SON,
OJice and Warerooms, King, opposite
Cannon Street.
CHARLESTON, 8. C.
Manufacturers of
DOORS, SASH, BLINDS,
MOULDINGS,
AND BUILDING MATERIAL.
THE CELEBRATED
CARPENTER ORGAN.
HAVING PROCURED THE AGENCY
for ihe above world renowned Organ, 1
mu prepared to furnish said organ at prices
to suit all parlies who mny desire a first class
instrument.
Any information de?ired will be fully jjiven
by my father, .Mr. W. I\ Smith, at his office
in Suinter, S. G.
Correspondence solicited.
Miss S. JESSIE SMITH.
October 26.
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LIENS,
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BILLS OF SALE,
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Office over Bogio's New Store,
IXTftAKCC OR MAIN STREET,
SUMTER, S. C.
Office Honrs.?9 to 1:30 ; 2:30 to 5.
Sept 8_
JNO. T. GREEN,
Attorney and Counsellor at
SUMTER, C. H., S. C.
Col lection of claims a specialty.
June 20.
D. B. ANDERSON,
Attorney at Law.
SUMTER, S. C.
Will practice in adjoining
counties.
Collecting made a specialty.
J. F. W. DeLOBME,
-DBALEF IN_Ag nt*
TOILET SOAPS, PERFUMERY
AND ALL KINDS 0?
Druggists Sundries
USUALLY KEPT IN FIRST-CLASS DRUG
STORE.
Tobacco, Snuff and Segars,
GARDEN SEEDS, &C,5
?AL80
Faints, Oils, Varnishes,
QJ.ASS, PUTTY, &c.
- ?
DYE STUFFS.
-o
Physicians Prescriptions carefully
compounded, and orders answered
with care and dispatch.
The public will find my stock of
Medicines complete, warranted genu
ine, and of the best quality.
Call and see for yourselves.
E. STEHLE, Agt.,
Baker and Confectioner.
FRESH BREAD, SWEET ROLLS, CAKES,
PIES AND CREAM PUFFS
every morning*
Specialty: PATENT BREAD,
CINNAMON ROLLS
AND MILK BISCUITS,
every evening, between 5 and 6 o'clock.
All orders promptly filled.
To the P?BtfC: BEWARE OF IMITATORS.
April 13, 1886.
HOUSE PAINTING
Z& first Class Style.
IAM PREPARED TO FURNISH MATE
rial of the best kind and finish up jobs in
workmanlike manner, and no money required
until work is completed.
Any kind of work in the House-painting
line, snch as Walnut Graining, Oak Graining,
Mapieing, Marbleizing, Wall and Fancy
Painting in flat or gloss work, Graniteing,
Rough-casting, Gold or Brass Bronzing,
Staining, and Varnishing in any shade.
All jobs will be promptly dealt with.
Address LEMUEL R. DAVIS,
May 19 Surater, S. C.
J. B, KILLOUG-H,
Manager of Lud den & Bates' Southern House
has opened an office in Sumter. Leave your
orders for Musical Instruments and Musical
Merchandise.
Yon will find in stork Domestic, White and
New Home Machines, Oil and Needles for all
Machines. J. CHESTNUT REVILL,
August3 Manager.
FIM! HUH! TO! !
The TAYLOR & COX STEAM FIRE EX
TINGUISHER for Cotton Gins is the best
protection against loss by fire. Beats insu
rance. Cheap, instant?neos, effectual and
reliable. Send for circulars and full particu
lars. Agents wanted. Good pay given.
J. N. SUTHERLAND, Belt^o, S. C.
GIN SAW FILING MACHINE,
The TAYLOR GIN SAW FILER is one of
the best nrade. Anybody can file Gin Saws
with it. Requires no practice. Does its work
as it should be done and ten tiroes faster than
by hand. Every machine warranted. ? Price
$12. Pays for itself every season. Order
from J N. SUTHERLAND, Bel ton, S. C.
IP YOU WANT TO BUY an Engine,
Boiler, Wood-Working Machinery of any
kind ; Saw Mill, Machine Tools or Machinery
of any kind for wood or iron working, do
not fail to consult the undersigned, who has
for sale all kinds of Engines and Boilers and
Wood anu Iron Working Machinery, both
new and secondhand, at prices that simply defy
competition. Let me know yoor wants and
prices will be named. If you want to sell
Engine, Boiler or Machinery of any kind, de
scribe it and address
Aug 3 J. N. SUTHERLAND, Belton, S. C.
After Fcrty year**
experience in the
preparation of mom
than One Hundred
Thousand applications for patent! io
the United Sutes and Foreign conn*
tries, the publishers of the Sdentino
American continue to act as solicitors
for pa tente, caveats, trade-narks, copy
_righto, etc., for the United States, ana
to obtain patent* in Canada. England, Trance,
Gasman/, and ail other countries. Their experi
ence is unequal ed and their facilities are unsnr*
Drawings and specifications prepared and wed
in th. Patent Office on short notice. Terms Terr
reasonable. No charge for examination of models
or drawings- Advice by mail free. . ,
Patents obtained through MnnnACo.ar* noticed
Inth. SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, which has
the largest circulation and is the most influential
newspaper of its kind published in the world.
Th* advantages of such s notice every patente?
endentando.
This large and splendidly illustrated newspaper
1? published WIlKKLt at $3.00 a year, and is
admitted to be the best paper devoted to science.
myhn"tM. inventions, engineering works, sad
other department* of industrial progress, pub
lished in any country. It contains the names of
aU patentee* and title of every invention patented
each week. Try it foot months for one dollar.
Sold by all newsdealers. _
If you have an invention to patent write te
Munn a Co., publishers of Scientific Ameri MB,
m Broadway. New York. , ??"?
flrwftgrt about patents mailed free*
E. P. ROCKER & CO.
Have the Largest and Finest Stock of
Foreign and Domestic Liquors
EVER BROUGHT TO SUMTER.
We keep everything from
CIDER TO CHAMPAGNE.
We would call particular attention to our
LAUREL VALLEY
N. C. Corn Whiskey.
Something very sujyerior.
We feel satisfied that our facilities enable us to
SUIT ANY CUSTOMER,
Both in QaaMty and Price. Give us a call.
MAIN ST., SUMTER, S. C,
Opposite the Town Pump,
We also keep a full line of
TOBACCO AND CIGARS.
Sept 7
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
DEALER IX
Drugs, Medicines and
c: tLemioals.
FINK TOILET SOAPS. HAIR AND T?OTH
BRUSHES. PKKF?MKRY AND FANCY
TOILET ARTICLES, Ac. Ac.
PAINTS, OILS. VARNISBES AND
DYE STUFFS, GLASS, PUTTY, #e.
Full supply of Fresh Garden Seeds.
April 9_
PAINT YOUR BV6GT FOR
One Dollar.
One coat gires an old buggy the blackest
black you ever saw and a handsome gloss
without varnishing. It dries bard in a few
bours. No rubbing! No Tarnishing! No
extra trouble. Each can contains more than
enough to paint a carriage.
Retailed at One Dollar per Can.
For Sale by
DR. A. J. CHINA.
CHEAPER THAN THE CHEAPEST.
J. E. SUARES,
THE LITE FURNITURE MAN,
Would call tbe attention
of his friends and the pub
lic generally to his
large stock of
FURNITURE
?and?
CHAIRS,
of which be is
receiving "
weekly addi
tions.
Just Received,
Another sop
ply of
those cheap
SPRING- BEDS,
For comfort and durability they cannot
be surpassed. You will find it to your
interest to give him a call.
?ALSO?
Cloth and paper Shades, Wall Papering, Pic
ture Frames, Looking Glasses, Mattresses,
ke., k , down town in Hulbert's Corner
Brick Store, Main Street, Snmter, S. C.
track mar if registcrd?
162 Arch Street, PiULad'a, *.
A WELL TRIED TREATMENT
For Consumption, Asthma, Bronchitis,
Dyspepsia, Catarrh, Hay Fever,
Headache, Debility, Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, and all Chronic and
Nervous Disorders.
When 'Compound Oxygen' is inhaled, the
heart, bas imparted to it increased ri tali ty.
That organ sends forth tbe blood with more
force and less wear to itself; the vital cur
rents leave on their circuit new deposits of <
vital force in every cell of tissue over which
they pass, and retnrn again to tbe Inngs for j
a new supply. This isa rational explanation
of the greatest advance medical science bas
yet made.
The Compound Oxygen Treatment,* Drs.
Starkey k Palen, No. 1529 Arch Street, Phil
adelphia, have been using for the last sixteen
years, isa seien ti 6c adjustment of the element*
of Oxygen and Nitrogen magnetized, and the
compound is so condensed and made portable
that it is sent all over tbe world.
Das. St?rket k Palin have tbe liberty to
refer (in proof of their standing as Physicians)
to the following named well-known persons
who have tried their Treatment:
Hon. WILLIAM D. KELLET,
M em h er of Congress, Philadelphia.
Rev. VICTOR L. CONRAD,
Editor Lutheran Observer, Philadelphia.
Rev. CHARLES W. CfJSHING,
Lockport, . Y.
Hon. WILLIAM PENN NIXON,
Editor Inter-Ocean, Chicago, IU.
Judge JOSEPH R. FLANDERS.
Temple-Court, . Y.
Mrs. MARTA. CATOR,
Widow of late Dr. Harvev Cator, Camdee,N.J.
Mrs. MARY A. DOUGHTY,
Jamaica, Long Island, New York.
Mrs. MARY A. LIVERMORE,
Melrose, Massachusetts.
Judge R. S. VOORHEES,
New York City.
Ma. FRANK SIDDALL,
Merchant, Philadelphia.
Mr. WILLIAM H. WHITELY,
Silk Manufacturer, Darby, Philadelphia, Pa.
And many others in every part of the U. S.
Compound Oxygen?ite Mode of Action and
Results,' is the title of a brochure of nearly
two hundred pages, published by Drs.
Starkey k Palen, which gives to all inquirers
full information a3 to this remarkable cura
tive agent and a record of surprising cures in
a wide range of chronic cases?many of them
after being abandoned to die by other physi
cians. It will be mailed free to any address
on application.
Addresf Drs. STARKE Y k PALEN.
1529 Arch Street, Philadelpnia., P*.
"MOTHERS' FRIEND"
Makes CELD-BIBTH Easy.
The time has come at last when
the terrible agony incident to this
very critical period in a woman's
life can beavoided. A distinguished
physician, who passed the greatest
portion of his life (forty-four years)
in this branch of practice, left to
child-bearing woman this priceless
legacy and life-saving appliance,
"THE MOTHERS' FRIEND,"
and to-day there are tboasands of tbe
best women in our land who, having
used this wonderful remedy before
confinement, rise up and call bis
name blessed.
We can prove all we claim for it
by living tcitnesses, and anyone inter
ested can call, or have their husbands
do so, at our office, and see the origi
n? letters which we cannot publish.
This Remedy is a most wonderful liniment
to be used after tbe first two" or three months
Send for our treatise on the Health and
Happiness of Woman, mailed free, which
gives all particulars.
THE BRADF1ELD REGULATOR00.,
April 20 Box 28, Atlanta, Ga.
TUIA Irt Itini tonfile in Philadelphia
THIS PASb&??^*?s
R.WTaYEH * 9QU, our authorised agent*
notiawioka o?
Tiie M*refa?nt W?mtj ??te
AKD
COMMIMION MEACHAMT?
toe tot itgi OF _
COTTON AND NAVAL 8TORE8.
WILMIItGTOI?, H. C. .
OFFER FOR SALE
AT LOWEST PRICES
Chotee gradee FLOUR, own aanTfre.
-ALS?, ?
Fresh Ground MEAL, HOMINY.
CRACKED CORN, &e.
Selected RED RUST PROOF
OATS.
Selected North Cerotto? ?od Maritate!
SEED RYE. : /
All oar Good* guaranteed eeet yeH
ty end et lowest prices. - No ?tarje1er
delivery to Railroad. r.r:^ '
B. F. MITCHELL A SOftv
WULBERH Jt Bi?p?
WHOLESALE GROCKB8.
AND DEALERS -UfeV-^?^.
167 a*d 169 East-Vmif,
*7.'
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CHARLESTON, S. C^;. -
Dec. 2_ ,. ,, a ., *
S? . TH0MA8, Aft
No. 320 KING 8TRKET, ?
Oppot?te L&ertfj J
wmo? M^?mi^M
LACE CURTAW^ J
CORNICES AND l'PH?LSTERY
WINDOW AWNINGS MADE TO ORD??.
CHAR LEST OH ts C* r
Dec 11_./ ? -- ,, 41
T. S. NIPSON,
Wbokttk sad Retail D?l?r i? 1 ; *
Boots, Shoes, Trunks,
Bags, &C.
ife. 233 KING STREET,
CHARLESTON, S. C, ; ;
Particular attention gieen te FBKttf
of Orders, and all Goods goamiild Ai
represented. ::r?c?0
Jen 6 _? V' ' .?. ?.3 ; >M
GEO. W. STEFFES9;
WHOLESALE GROCEft,
Auction A2ld OoBBfl?WiCO )CH0httt
- aniLiqao? Dealer.
TAe #?ee< Earns cured in tkt & S.
Also Agent for
GENESEO ROAD CART.
The Beet and Cheapest ou the Harket.
197 E 8 BAY An 60Alle5? STATI Sit-i
(Auction Boom State Street,)'
CHARLESTON, S. C.
Consignments Solicited.
Not 25_ ' N 6
PAV1L?OK ^OOTU
CHARLESTON, S. C.
First Class in aU it* AppiinrmtMU.
Sapplted with all Modern Imptovsw?atl.
Excellent Cuisine, Large Airjr Booms, .',
Otis Passenger Etera tor, Elec
tric Bel Is and Lights. HeaK -:
ed- Rottrfrd*.
RATES $2 00, $2 50 AND $S.Q0.
Rooms Reserved by Mail or TcUgrnjk.
Sept 16_. , ^
WRIGHT'S HOTELt
COLUMBIA, S. C:
0 '?'- 7
THIS NEW AND RLBGAKT *OCM,
with all modern ?h?sw Manw.nte? aw**
open for the reception of g^tsu. '
S. L. WRIGHT * 301,
May 6._ Pieeiieteo.^
PATENTS Ig
Obtained, and all buateeei in the 17.8. Patee*
Office, attended to for MODERATE FEES.
Our office is opposite the U. S. Patent Oftee,
and we can obtain patents in leas
those remote from WASHINGTON* -z- -
Send MODEL OR DRAWING. Woedtiee
as to patentability free of charm;. ani, we
make NO CHARGE UNLESS WE Qttl&t
PATENT. *
We refer, here; 1* the Poimatter, the Sae*.
of Monev Order Dir., and ta oflcWt of the
U. S. Patent Office. For ctrealee, ?fjg
terms and reference to actual eheste in jseeje
ewn State, orcooaty addrete ^ _J,?,
C. A.
Opposite Patent ?fter, WfcAiaft??,
POTJTZ'S,
HORtC AND CATTLE
So H?*? ?rm die of Qngjc. Bor? or. iti? fe?
m, T*?*dera ?re need fc tiro*.
Foaort rov^envinrnreaadprereaiBmCnoziau?
Foctra I'oecdere vfll prevent , '?. Tanja
Fono* PowUw A- ? the -q?RKttT?C *?
tn? emun twenty pe? ceot,a*d a ratet?* bean* eray->
?ad nree?.
Footz> !*owdcn trfl) cht* or prerwrt aleeoet ?
3is>a?k to aruich Hone? aad CatUeare ?abject.
Fomvfc Powi?j? t>ix eira s&?tcv*s?iaav
SoW ercrywhere.
DAVID a. POUTS, Proprietev ?
_ aAXTixona. scat
WORK SHGIP8
without ST3AM powxb - ? ?
?T ?Tsnre ? op
machinery can compete
steam power. SaM^aiertel.'
Metal and woodworkers ?end l?r
prces. HlQStr'd catalogne trae.
W.F.*?JsM?~~
Ce?.
Hackiews^lU,
Addrcsa No 21 Hi Maia Si>
S^Mi an Mute, wi a>*n afte vtthi ?i
StfiwoaaCeL,Poctte4,]
? free, fall tafomunk*
?Im? cm do, ?ed Urtati
themfro? es v> asperear.
an ebeotttetr ssre of mas unk^fcrtsaea.
"MOORE COUNTY Cfflf
Tbt be?C KUlstome imtfa. Wariel far
SemplM of enei mat eei^prAtwSieagj;
PortaU. Cora Mill*, Upper ?ad Feder
iton.f. W? are ageete fcr Ba^ciUMe.
Milla, r oetes Gitta, Ha?, Se?Vi
fo? R?41er.xni Ostata ?tt* im?atw
for ta. ?ai? in erewy lana! e^tejer? a?
Writ. it?ti*t yhu yoq wwi fc??- .mi r.? wi?> o eyje>,
Otre refereaee?. Aodren, Harth CtePatta* MbW
Cen, Parkewoo^jBtoe?Ce*JL?.
ADVERTISERS
can learn the exack?ost
of any proposed luj?*^ '
advertising in American
papers by addrestS?!
GeaP.Rowel&m
Nawcpapar
SO SproM SA.? Ke^-Wette?.
Sand lOot*. tor tOO?ffaga P?ei?g?>J^
TECS PAPER rk?KoS'l
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