The watchman and southron. (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, January 04, 1887, Image 3

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\ It TTJBSBAY, JANUARY 4. Entered at the Post Office at Sumter, S. </., <** Second Class Matter. ? awm EXA?INE YOUR DATES. , o We request each of our subscribers to ex amine the address on his paper, asd partica la>ly to- observe the date apon it. This date :;, shows the time up to which the paper has { bt^n paid for. Many of our subscribers will cams see that they have paid in advance; Sut there are many others who will discover b*t*hey have not. NSW ADVERTISEMENTS. 1 Yolina Almanac. Jas. fi. Ay cock?Moles fer Sale. Geo. P. Bowel! & Co?To Advertisers. J~ A. Monroe, A. M~? Monroe High School. Batate Jerry Lowiy?Final Settlement. B. W. Dafcbs?Agricultural Association. Blood Balm Co.-^Blood aad Money. S ' ?'-: " - -?.?? -? " ss! ? * -- Personal. . . ,._? - $Nj Mil? Molfie Pfajafec was in town on tost H jStmday. ' . I * Cadets Mike??, Meise and Fraser have re Vi turned to the Citadels J _ M Mr. Mike Brennen, of Columbia, was'in town last Sonday. r. Patrick Moran, ofCharleston, has been low the past few days. ?r. J. iL Dick, who mnsirom -Charleston, kX^to .Jacksoovi^ F3a^ as maiiageut, a in Sumter on last Sunday. Dr. Junios Mayes, of Charleston, ?ritt mter on last Saturday. Misses Edith and Lena Solomons, leave to jHTOW to visit their aunt, Mrs. Isaac Suis yat Florence. . Mr. J. B. Steedman, of Caaxdea, was in own last week M Mr. Corneiiue McLanrin and h?^sis?er will rave to-morrow for Austin, Texas. Messrs- Don. Blaodieg, Bay Iis Barle, Spen cer and Scarborough hare returned to the ^e^B&j'ijgtt aofr TOKfe^Shj te??shhy Dick ^ and Henry Stockey wffl retorn? to Davidson \??*gt on next Satarday. Messrs. A.; J. Ckina, Jr., eedB.B.Fur ,naa bav? returnedto Charleston to pursue Jfteir medica? studies. ?s? BUa Ceasey, who has been spending lier Christmas holidays with friends in Sum ter has returned to the Femab; College iu ^.Columbia. ~Xr . W. Heatley Wilson of the Mayesville neighborhood, aadra brother of Mr. Monltrie - Wilson, raove? toTexas a few weeks ago. \ '-He-carried nfe1aai?hr~with him. \\ Mr. JS A. Lcwry, of the CoHeton Prest, \?wa? ?tt to see as last week. Mr. Lo wry and r^?nily spent their. Christmas holidays in gamier. - ?^r-S- B. Yj?a?af, of Manning, who has , .some time been engaged in business in c %. rt t?wti, m Sumter, suffering with rheo BS^-#tism in oe feet.. S^^T^ Jobs? 'Brown, who "has been quite lJL. sick for ^| was ont on the streets yesterday- 1^i?^fc?*6c^Hfc*Jv??l be re <??*c? aatg?ad^ews by bis many friends. Mrs. B. C. Pollock and ber two little daugh ters, oTCoIembia, are in town, visiting rela tives end friends- One ot the children we understand, is quite sick, though not dangerously so. Miss Sannie Beatty. of Georgetown, but at present a pupil of the Coi arno? Female Col iig ?r?a, scent the holidays with SEks Lizzie Hud ~>on, tt twee of Dr. H. T. Abb?t, and return * ed to Cohnnbia yesterday. I . ^Mr. ^-??Pre Alsbrook| ex-Judge of r?bate of Clareadon Coanry, paid us a S /?sit yesterday morning. Mr.' Alsbrook has *oogfct oat the Bennettsvil? Chronicle, ou >wbica paper he proposes to?levote his time K^ and eneixy. | Capt. George D. Wallace, who is on a visit to his bcotber, Col. . M fallace, Presi dent of the Bank, is of ?h ?. S. Cav V ?dry, now stationed at Fort Biford, at the Junction of the M?ssonri ind Yellowstone ^livers in Dakota Territory iot far from tbe ?} line of British Columbia. ? fie grudea?ed at West Paint in 1872, and has been with his Begimeai in Kansas, Ne traaka, Dakota, Montana| Wyoming and Idaho since. 1373. Tbe Regiment has been ! almost co3*tantly employedln service against ^jtbe Indians of the plains. |e was one of the survivors of tbe bloody bfttle in which the ' pliant Coster and two-t?rd s of tbe Regi? neat were left dead on tbeield. - He is ot a leave of absen? for three months . * ***** he will spend with fiends in tbe Sun j Sooth, fits wife is alscf with him. - ? ?m '?kecare that yoo di't write 1886 for -a. : I rbree brides were at) tbe Presbyterian urch on last Sunday miroing. Mr. George Epperson lias erected a shed * bis DH?es on tbe righi side of bis stable. ^ *" * pleasant G^rnsn was given last 1 -ening by. Col. . M. Tallaos at his lesi t ?ice in compliment to bis brother, Capt. V.) ?orge D. Wallace. ~ne Essay of Dr. E. X Rembert which was read at the Joint Summer Meeting of tbe State Africa!turai and Mecba^ical Society and the 3tat e Granfe of tbe Pa iron s of Husbandry at Colombia, S. C, Aogo? l4tb, 1886, can be found on the outside of this issue, to which ^^tten?ioD is 4irected. Ir is replete with facts and figures, and merits Careful consideration. AU E?ecu?ors, ?dmhistralor* and Guar - ' ^are required by , statue to make their to tbe Probate Court, during this \ed tbe Probate Jodge earnestly de they do so,'without further notice A Welcome. . T. ?.'Waunamaker, tbe new pastor of ie?bcdist Church, arrived in Sumter on Wednesday, and oc that evening a good ij of the members of the Methodist Church at round to tbe parsonage aod gave him a jlcomein a most substantial way. Appointed by the Governor. Capt. W. R. Del gar bas been appointed Auditor; Mr. Thomas E. Richardson, Jury Commissioner, and Capt, P. P. Gaillard, Treasurer of tbe County. We understand that C?pt. Gaillard will not take charge of the office for at least two or three months, which will give tbe present incumbent time up ?II of the affairs of the last fiscal Earthquake, j half-past six o'clock this morning a t earthquake shock vas felt in Sumter, tal persons wer? awakened from their lers by it. This motiing's mail brings to the effect that froa half-past eleven ack'liast night until ea-ij this morning .?a and load r ambii ag? were felt and Ofc?r? in several of tbe to^ns of Western and that tbe cSfeens of those very much excited'itod scared. Tour Umbniiae. neatly pot in yW# ombrella ^ead for only 25 cer%. Leave at ''Southron office, * Harried. Married, on December 16th, at the residence of the bride's mother, by Rev. John Kershaw, Mr. Benjamin Hodges and Miss Maria R., daughter of the late Dr. Mark Reynolds. Double Marriage. One of the loveliest sights ever seen in this County was that witnessed at the residence of Mr. J- M. Jennings, the brides' father, on the evening of 29th of December last. It was the double marriage of the two charming sisters, Misses Annie and Rosine Jennings "to Sum ter^a popular and favorite salesmen, Mr. James L. Haynsworth and Mr. James H. Chandler. The Rev. N. W. Edmunds per formed the marriage ceremony in his usually impressive and eloquent manner. And all were happy. ~ The Watchman and Southron return thanks to Mr. Haynsworth and Mr. Chandler for the wedding-cake sent to us. Religious. Rer. B. C. Lampley will preach at Gra ham's Church at four o'clock on next Sunday. Rev. C. C. Browu was absent last Sunday, having gone to Georgetown to re-establish a Church there. Presiding Elder, Rer. J. S. Beasley, preached an able sermon last Sunday morn ing at the Methodist Church. We are glad to hear that he will make Sumter bis place of residence, and welcome him in our midst. Union Services were held at the Presbyte rian Church on last Sunday night, "The new pastor of the Methodist Chorcb,"*the Rev. T. E. Wannamaker, preached an interesting sermon to a large and appreciative congre- j g?tion. Rev. N. W. Edmunds gave notice to his congregation on last Sunday morning that he would preach next Sunday at"Mt. Zion, and that probably there - would be no service at the Presbyterian Church on that day. An Important Meeting Secretary E. W. Dabbs gives notice in this issue that the third Annnal Meeting of the Sumter Agricultural Association will be held in the Courthouse on the second Thursday in January, 13th instant. A full attendance is requested,- and it is very important that this request be heeded by the members v of this organization, as the election of officers and other necessary business will be attended to at this meeting. Postponed. Owing to the inclemency of the weather, and the unasu&l amount of business which the farmere of this County had to attend to on yesterday, the Farmers' Meeting was postponed to a later date, of which notice will he given. Hon. Jas. E. Tindall, of Clar endon, was to Sumter and prepared to ad dress the farmers. Salesday. There was a big crowd in town yesterday. Most of the property advertised in the Master's and Sheriffs sales was disposed of at pretty fair figures. A great many of the old horses and mules, which were brought to town yesterday, could hardly be classed under the bead of livestock, but they were put on the market for sale, all the same. ? ? I I ? Pleasant Anniversary. In compliment to their honorary members the Ladies' Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church will give a supper this evening at the residence of the President, Mre. . W. Ed munds. As the bill of fare has no doubt been the subject of earnest discussion for some time past, it is hoped that the honorary members may be in a condition to do ample justice to what will be set before them. A Shake. For some reason or other the sexton of the Presbyterian Church did not make fire in the sto. j until a short while before preaching on last Sunday morning, and as a malter of course the temperature within was not as pleasant as it might have been. To be on a shake during divine services may not affect the spiritual welfare of a congregation but it does the physical. ? ? ? "Murder Will Out." On the 28th of December last Sheriff San ders was informed that a suspicious character was in or about the Town of Sumter, who was supposed to be guilty of murder and that said character hailed from Laurens County. Sheriff Sanders immediately telegraphed this to the Sheriff of L?ureos County and was inform ed by a return telegram that one Watt Allison, colored was wanted for murder. The Sheriff and bis deputy them commenced to look oat for the party, and or the evening of the 29th ultimo, Capt. P. P. Gaillard, having reason to believe he had his man in 'sight, arrested a young colored man and put him up and im mediately telegraphed to the Sheriff of Lau rens County who arrived here on the seven o'clock train the following evening and iden tified the man as Watt Allison who had kill ed a woman at L?ureos, C. H., on the 16th of December last at a frolic. Allison was here going under the assumed name of Walter Durham. A. P. M. Installation and Supper An extra communication of Claremoot Lodge was held Monday evening of last week when the following officers were installed for the ensuing mason is year : - P. M., J. A. M ood, W. M. Bro. Marion Mo?se, S. W. Bro. A. . Freeland, J. W. Bro H. Ryttenberg, Treas. P. M., H. C. Moses, Sec. P. M., W. F. Rbame, S. D. Bro. R. A. Brand, J. D. Bros. W. M. DeLorme and . K. DeLorme, Stewards. Bro. R. M. Jones, Tiler. After the installation ceremonies, the brotherhood repaired to W. J. Andrewe' res taurant, where a sumptuous repast was in waiting, bat not f r long. Masons have pro verbially good appetites, and they well sus tained their reputation that night. Several interesting speeches were made, and one by Maj. Moise was especially good. It is not often that after-dinner speeches are intended for more than passing amusement, but the words of troth and soberness spoken by the Senior Warden of the Lodge should sink deep into the hearts of every Mason who heard them. To strive after clean, honest lires, and to insist that those who enter the brother hood shall be able to stand erect before his brother as a man of honor and probity, are cardinal duties imposed by the Masonic obli gation, and the speaker gave free scope to his expressions of veneration for the ancient te nets of the order, which contained so much of good to mankind. Col. Wallace entertained the guests with a laughable account of the troubles of a Mason's wife, whose husband had taken two hundred and thirty-three de grees, and was then out in quest of the two hundred and thirty-fourth degree. Tbe evening was one of unalloyed enjoyment. F. H. Folsom & Brq., have just the articles you want for Xmas presenta, such as Lace Pins, Ear Rings, Finger Rings, Charms, Lockets and Chains of all descriptions, for ladies and gentlemen. ? I Wim - A good and reliable time keeping Watch for boys and men at $3.50 and upwards. Also Articles too numerous to mention at pro portionately low prices, at F. H. FotsoM k Bao. The Weather, For the past few days we hare bad the coldest weather of the season ; the thermom eter ranging yesterday morning, noon and night at 17, 27 and 24, and to-day it was 12 at 7 o'clock and 30 at mid-day. The following is the report for the week before, and which was omitted from our last issue : 6 A. li. 12 m. 6 p. m. Dec. 20?38 47 41 Clear. Dec. 21?25 50 45 Clear. Dec. 22?26 53 49 Clear. Dec. 23?32 61 58 Clear. Dec. 24?37 66 60 Rainy. Dec. 25?40 60 48 Clear. Dec. 26?40 57 46 Clear. Dec. 27?33 60 53 Clear. Dec. 28?34 57 50 Cloudy. Fine Line of Shoes are being sold at cost at J. B. Carr's. The Greenville News and the Cot ton Plant. Mr. A. B. William;, editor and proprietor of the Greenville Daily News, has formed a co-partnership with Mr. W. J. McKerall, the present owner and editor of the Marion Star and the Cotton Plant. The Daily and Weekly News and the Cotton Plant is now owned, ed ited and published by the firm of Williams & McKerall. Providence Christmas Tree. The Providence Sunday School Christmas Tree was a grand success, judging from what we saw and heard. The pleasant smiles and happy faces indicated that happy hearts were within. The tree was tastefully placed in the Church and handsomely decorated. The prizes and presents were placed in and around it in a most attractive manner. There were eight first prizes, consisting of pictures, vases and dolls. The twelve sec ond prizes were also beautiful and most taste fully selected. The school also had 50 presents on the tree for all its scholars, and these presents were of almost every imaginable kind to please and make glad the children. The prizes and gifts gave universal satisfac tion, as was shown by the bright smiles of those whose names were called and the cheer ful manner in which they received their gifts ? and they did it so gracefully, too, for most as suredly some of the dear little ones were dis appointed in not getting just what they prob ably wished for. The school has looked forward to this evening with pleasure and delight ; and no doubt there have been many perfect recita tions on account of the looked-for prizes. It would be productive of good if the schools would generally have something of this kind to encourage the pupils who are often too much neglected, and are deprived of innocent pleasures because of a lack of energy on the part of the "old folk3." Xsias. ?? ? F. . Folsom & Bro's. stock is the largest they have ever carried, and are prepared to give you real bargains in anything in their line. Remember satisfaction is guaranteed to all who call at the live Jewelry Store of F. H. Folsom & Bro. Vick's Floral Guide. Lovers of thebeantiful in art and floricul ture have in store a rich treat in the perusal of Vick's Floral ; Guide for the year 18S7. Each succeeding year brings great improve ment in this popular annual, and the pre sent edition is far in advance of previous issues in beauty of exterior, number and elegance of floral and vegetable illustrations, aud the large varict}- of subjects thoroughly and practically treated. The title illustration, a hunch of Pansiee, and the page in colors of "Border and Bed ding Plants," are triumphs of cbromo-Ktbo graphy which have probably never been excelled, while the hundreds of smaller illustrations are true to nature and thorough ly described. The volume opens with a series of practical articles of great service to both amateur and professional gardeners, is followed by faith ful illustrations showing the interior of the immense Seed House, and then by en gravings of all the leading and rare varieties of flowers and vegetables, with directions for their colture, No pains or expense have been spared in the production of this volume, and eve;y effort has been made to render it worthy the reputation of its publisher, James Vick, Seedsman, Rochester, N. Y. ? ? < F. H. Folsom & Bro., cordially invite an inspection of buyers to their magnificent stock of Goods suitable for the holiday trade, em bracing new and popular designs in Jewelry, Silverware, &c, &c. mm ' ? ? mim Lost and Found. A bunch of keys which the owner can get bv calling at this office. A New Almanac. The question of a new Almanac is an im portant one. Everybody is familiar with the stereotype publications or books of this class. We all know what the old time almanac is, with its fantastic emblems and symbols; its odd old pictures, the mystical signs of the Zodiac, the full-face Sun ; and meek looking Moon. How puzzling all these things are, in fact, the unskilled in Astronomical Science can get little else out of the ordinary Alma nac but the days of the month, and the time the Sun and Moon rises and sets. Nearly all of us remember the otd Almanac corner of the house in which we were raised, and have constantly before us the remembrance of our parents; in their accustomed looking up the rising and setting of the Sun and Moon, and their cogitations over the prospects and con jectures of ibe weather : and how the Moon would be watched to see if her horns were up or down, so as to know whether dry or wet weather would prevail. The New Almanac we refer to is the Violina Almanac jnst publish ed by the Violina Drug ? Chemical Co., of Baltimore, Md. This departs from the ordi nary style of publications of this class, and while it contains full information about the Astronomici happenings of the year, the Seasons, Time, the Sun, the Moon and a full Calendar for each month; these matters are no longer portrayed in mystical signs and symbols, but are put in a comprehensive shape, easily understood even by children. The Violina Almanac is particularly adapted for this section, and the Book contains a com plete Diary for each day in the year, also a most interesting compilation of useful hints and facts that are handy and interesting to to have in every household. That part of the calendar pages that is usually filled with ob solete matters or uninteresting historical events of the "First Reader*' class?in the Violina Almanac is used for the trite and ap plicable sayings of well-known men, this fea ture alone will make the book valuable. The Violina Almanac can be gotfon free at the Drjg Stores, or one copy will be mailed by the Company on receipt of a two-cent stamp to pay postape. This is the Company that advertises Violina Cordiai in our paper, which Medicine by its merits is fast getting to be a staoie article of trade. It can be got ten at the Drug Stores of Dr. A. J China, J. F. W. DeLorrae. and of all other dealers. A complete line of Jewelry, Silver-ware, and all of the latest designs, are now open at Hoyt & Rro's. Call and see for yourself. Hoyt* s Jewelry Store, whose record for re liability dates back to more than sixty years, is now filled with the finest stock cT silver ware ever brought to the Town of Sumter. Come one, corneali, and examine our excel lent stock, and you will be convinced of this fact. Bridal Presents ! beautiful to behold ! can be found at Hoyt & Bro's. Dont buy anything that you need until you have been to Carr's. He is selling out at aad below cost to change business. Potato Yeast. Li two quarts of water boil sir potatoes, a handful of hops in a bag, and a half teacup ful of salt. When the potatoes are done, mash fine and add to this liquid a teacupf ul of sugar, a teaspoonf ul of ginger, and when milk warm add a teacupf ul of yeast; set where it is warm and let it ferment. I use one teacupf ul of yeast for five loaves; set my sponge at night and add three potatoes. If you wish for more potatoes and not so much hops, take mashed potatoes and add water to make it of the consistency of common yeast, and while warm add a tablespoon ful of sugar and two of yeast; keep where warm, and let it ferment, when it will be fit for use. Lamps and Lamp fixtures, Scrap Books, Aibums, Writing Desks, &c, &c, at ScafiVs. Drop Pencils and Pen Knives?most beau ti ul ever brought to Sumter, at Scaffe's. mm ili ? Itch, Prairie Mange, and Scratches ofevery kind cured in 30 minutes by Woolford's Sani tary Lotion. Use no other'. This never fails. Sold by A. J. China, druggist, Sumter. * ^mmmW" ^mmt^??? A peck of worms have been known to pass from one child. Shriner's Indian Vermifuge ? was the remedy used. Only 25 cents a bottle Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The Best Salve in the world fur Cut*, Bruise? Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands Chilblains, Corns and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give per fect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by J. F. W. De Lorme. o THE MARKETS" SUMTER, S. C, Jan. 4, 1887. COTTON.?Sales were light during the week endiog the 4tb. The market closed firm. We quote : Ordinary 7 3-16; Good Or dinarv7 7-16; Low Middling 8 1-16; Mid dling*8 7-16 ; Good Middling 8 9-16. CHARLESTON, S. C, Jan. 3, 1887. Cottok.?Market closed firm. Sales 1,300 bales. Quotations are : Strict Low Mid dling 8 ; Middling 9? : Strict Middling9}. 1887. Harpers Magazine. ILLUSTRATED Harper's Magazine during 1887 will con tain a novel of intense political, social and ro mantic interest, entitled l?arka"?a story of Russian life?by Kathleen O'Meara, a new novel, entitled "April Hopes," by W. D. How els ; 4,Soutbern Sketches," by Charles Dudley Warner and Rebecca Hardin Davis, illustrated by William Hamilton Gibson ; "Great Ameri can Industries''?continued ; "Social Studies," by Dr. R. T. 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Com'rs Sumter Co. Dec 28. FOR SALE. TWO GOOD MILCH COWS, one with young calf. Also a small quantity of home raised seed Rye. Not too late to plant vet. Apply to i3. W. DABBS. Snmter, S. C., Dec. 28._ FOB BENT OR SALE. TWO HORSE FARM, near Bradford Springs. Terms easy. M. C. WALLACE, Dec. 27, 1886. 2 _ TO RENT. STORE AT HERIOT'S X ROADS, on reasonable terras. Address Mrs. E. J. HERIOT. Mechanicsville P. 0. Dec. 28, 1886._ TO BENT. ONE FIVE ROOM HOUSE WITH ALL Necessary out-baildings. House situ ated on Liberty Street, opposite the monu ment. Apply to Dec. 21._WM. BOGIN. FOB SALE OB RENT. COTTAGE IN THE WESTERN PART OF town in good repair, with three rooms and passage. Apply to Dec. 7 J. M. SPANN. A A NATIONAL BANK OF SUMTER. THE ANNUAL MEETING of Stockhold ers for election of Board of Directors for eneuingyear will be Leld at Masonic Hall, Tuesday, January 11, 1887, at 12 o'clock. CHAS. E. BARTLETT, Dec. 28_Cashier. BANK NOTICE. AT A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF Directors, held Dec. 16th, Messrs. Jas. . Muldrow, A. A. Strauss and R. J. Brown field were appointed Tellers to conduct the election for Directors at Stockholders's meet ing to be held Tuesday, January 11th, at Masonic Hall. 12 o'clock, noon. CHAS. E. BARTLETT, Dec. 21 Cashier. THE UNITED STATES Mutual Accideut Association OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK. Incorporated Oct. 11, 1877. Re-incorporated March 11, 1884. Provides indemnity against accidents which cause death or wholly disabling injury. $5,000 Accident Insurance, $25 Weekly In demmtv, at an annual cost of about Si 3. B. R. SANDERS, Agent for Sumter, S. O, who can be seen at A. J. China's Drug Store. Dec. 28 2 THE TEMPERANCE WORKER, Removed from Columbia, S. C. A Live, Temperance Paper, Published Semi-monthly in SUMTEil, S. C. Under the Editorial management of Rev. H. F. Chreitzberg, G.W.C.T. OP I.O.G.T. or s. c. Assisted by an able corps of Editors. The patronage and influence of all friends of Temperance is solicited. Terms only 60 cents a year. To advertisers desiring a wide circulation, it offers an excellent medium. On business, address N. G. OSTEEN, Publisher. TAX RETURNS FOR 1886-7. RETURNS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY AND POLLS will be received at the following times and places : Privateer, Tuesday, January 4th. Bloom Hill, in Manchester Town ship, Wednesday, January 5th. Wedgefield, Thursday, January 6th. Statebarg, Friday, January 7th. Gordon's Mill, Friday, January 7th. Mayesville, Monday, January 10th. Magnolia, Tuesday, January 11th. Lynchhurg, Wednesday, January 12th. Shilob, Thursday, January 13th. Johnson's Store, Friday, January 14th. Scarborough's Store, Saturday, Jan uary 15th. Reid's Mill, Monday, January 17th. Bishopville, Tuesday and Wednes day, January 18th and 19th. Mannville, Thursday, January 20th. Smithville, Friday, January 2lst. Mechanicsville, Saturday January 22nd. Sanders* Depot, Wednesday, Jiuu ary 19th. M. Sanders' former office, Thursday, January 20th. AND At ihe Auditor's office in Sumter on all other days from 1st of January to 20th Feb ruary, itu'hjsive. Parties making Returns by mail or by an other person will please give full first name of Tax-pa} er, and ilie Township the property is in. W. R. DELGAR, Nov. 30. Auditor Sumter Countv. THE SUMTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR BO YS, Affording superior advantages in ENGLISH, MATHEMATICS, and ihe CLASSICS, will reopen MONDAY, SEPTEMBER G, l?SG. L. W. DICK, A. C. McINTOSH, Principals. TUITION?From $2 to ?5 per month. BOARD?with the principals, $12 per mo. For further information apply to PRINCIPALS SUMTER IHGH SCHOOL, Lock Box No. 49. A 3-v Sumter, S. C. TO RENT. AFIVE-ROOMED COTTAGE, with all necessary nut-h^Rdings, all in complete repair. Price $10 per tuonili. May 11 H.HARBY. 162 Arch. Street, Prilla.d'?, Pa. 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In other words, I would be pleased to have the Ladies and Gentlemen to visit my store and inspect the goods for themselves. The Earthquake has had a tendency to shake prices down to Bottom Figures. Respectfully, ALTAM?NT MOSES. October 5 On the 28tli December. ONE CAR-LOAD OF Horses Mules ALSO ON HAND A fine assortment of Husrgies and Carriages, and Old Hh-kory Wagons. IV. M. GRAHAM. Sumter, S. C, Dec. 2b, 1836, Ser?bner's Magazine. January Number, No, 1, Voi I Now Ready. CONTENTS : "Gambetta Proclaiming the Republic of France/' Frontispiece. Drawn by Howard Pyle. Engraved by Frank French. "Reminiscences of the Siege and Commune of Paris." First Paper?The Downfall of the Empire, by E . Waslibnrne, ex-Minister to France. With illustrations from portraits and documents in Mr. Washburne's possession and from drawings by Thurlstrup, Meeker, Reich, and others. "Seth's Brother's Wife."?Chapters I.?V. Harold Frederic. "The Story of a New York House."? .? . C. Bunner. Illustrated by A. B. 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WE HAVE WHAT HAS LONG BEEN WANTED, A NEW CONGRESSMAN FOR THE BLACK DISTRICT, And now we are happy. "VfOW ALL THOSE WHO ARE NOT \ HAPPY, and would like to become so, have only to call at WM. BOGIN'S and buy one of the NEW HIGH ARM VERTICAL FEED Davis Sewing Machines, THEY ARE THE BEST IN THE WORLD, and can do work that no other machine can do. I keep constantly on hand a large stock of these machines, which I will be pleased to have shown to any who may call, or I will send a machine in any part of the country. I guarantee to teach all those who may buy, or no sale. -1 also keep The Household, which is THE FINEST UNDERFEED MA CHINE MADE, and is only excelled by the Davis. I take second-hand machines in part pay ment, and will dispose of same for little or nothing. Witt. BOGI*, June 29 Main Street, Snmter, S. C CHAS. C. LESLIE, Wholesale and Retail Commission ?DEALER IN? FislXi Oysters, GAME AND POULTRY, Stalls Nos. 1 and 2 Fish Market, Office Nos. 18 and 20 Market St., East of East Bay, CHARLESTON, S. C. Consignments of Country Produce are re spectfully solicit^. Poultry, eggs, &c. All orders fill?W-ith dispatch, Nov 23 -&c, &c.? THE SUBSCRIBERS KEEP ON HAND a variety of sizes and styles of these articles, and are also prepared to order any specialties of these poods, AS LOW AS TEEY CAN BE DELIVERED from any market. IN STOCK A FULL SUPPLY OF THE.VARIOUS KINDS OF Mouldings, Dressed Ceiling, Flooring, Window Stops, Nosings, &c. We have recently added some beautiful styles of Beading for Inside Ornamental work, to which we invit? the attention of consumers. The usual assortment of Dressed Lumber and Laths ON BAND. H, HARBY & CO. Nor 30 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_ G . W C. DICK, D. D. S. Office over Bogin's New Store, ENTRANCE ON MAIN STREET, SUMTER, S. C. Office Hours.?9 to 1:30 ; 2:30 to 5. Sept S_ JUSO. T. GREEN, Attorney and Counsellor at SUMTKR, C. H., S. C. Col lection of claims a specialty. June 20. D. B. ANDERSON, Attorney at Law. SUMTKR, S. C. Will practice in adjoining counties. Collecting made a specialty. NAME STAMPS FOR MARKING CLOTHING with initelHbW??nJc, or fur printing visiting cards, and STAMM ? ANY KIND stamping^^^^K^ARDS, ENVEL OPES or anytU ^? of various ftylce <>n han ure. The I orders r.iled wr CONDI TRAIN? DatKD Dec. 12, iSS? Leave Wiln?iugroti Leave 'Vaccaroaw. Leave Marion. Ar*v6 Florence.... ArVe Suinter..... Ar*ve C??nn?Hiii.. 7 2?a 843 * 10 28 ? I 15 " I 12 " 3 C lium II 12 l? 4 24ai 6 40 " TRAINS GOING NORTH N.T.'78 TNoT o, Daily. I Daily. No. 62, Daily. Leave Columbia.. Ar've Suinter ..... Leave Florence... Leave Marion..?. Leave Waccaiuaw Ar've Wilminzton 9 55 m Il 50 * 4 45 a id 5 28 " 7 06 " S 30 f* 1 00 ed 2 44 - 4 30 m 5 12 ? ? 56 ? 8 30 ? 8 lOpm 8 46 ** mu " ? ?I 25 ? Train? No. 23 ami 78 stops ai. all Stations except Kegi-ter, Ebenezer, Can* Savannah, Wnteree and Simm?'. Passenger* for Columbia and ail points on C. k G. R. h., C-, C. ?. A- H. R. Stations. Aiken Jonction, and ail points beyond, should take No. 49. Pullman Sleeper f?r Aognsta oft this train. JOHN F. DIVINE. General Sep't. J. R. KENLY, Superintendent Tran??. T. M. EMERSON. Gen. P?.??enger AgV. ATLANTIC COAST LINE. PASSENGER DEPARTMENT, Wilmington, N. C, Dec..9, 1886. CIRCULAR No. 1532. Important Ctap in ScM?. Commencing Dec. 13th, 1886, additional trains will be run, daily except Sundays be tween Flore, S.C, ani Colul, S. C, As follows: Southbound, No. 57. Leave Florence. " Ebeneaer. " Timmonsville^.. " Cartersville. Lynchbnrg ......... Atkin. Mayesville.. ............... Sumter ?. Wedgefield....... " Acton *????????? **?????*??? E?is t o v?* r, a ? ?????#??*?* *??? ? " Congaree... " Simms.......... Arrive Columbia...... .11 35 .11 48 .12 02 .12 16 .12 24 .12 35 .12 50 . 112 A. M ' It P. tt. ft 36 58 07 22 44 05 ? I? ci ?t (? te Northbound, No. 56.. Leave Colombia. 1 00 * M. ?' Simras. 1 17 " " Congaree . 1 35 " " East over..?. 1 47 *f " " Acton. 1 58 " " Wedgefield. 2 21 ? f? Sumter ...... 2 44 " " Mayesville. 3 04 " " Atkin. 3 18 " 11 Lynchburg. 3 23 " " Cartersville. 3 37 " " Ti mmonsville. 3 50 " 41 Ehenezer. 4 03 Arrive Florence.4 15 " Train No. 57 connects at Florence with Train No. 15 (old No. 42) from Wilmington, Petersburg, Richmond and all points North; also with Train -No. 57 from Wadesb^ao. Cheraw, and all points on C. & S. and CTft D. Rail Roads. Train No. 56 connects at Florence with Train No. 66 (old No. 43) and Train No, 62 (old No. 45) for Wilmington, Petersburg, Richmond, and all points North ; also with Train No. 56 for Cheraw, Wadesboro, and all. points on C. & D. and C. & S. Rail Roars. Solid Trains between Wadesboro and Colum bia. T. M. EMERSON, Dec. 15 Gen'l Passenger Agent. ATLANTIC COAST LINE, PASSENGER DEPARTMENT, FAST LINE BETWEEN Charleston, Columbia and Upper South Carolina? CONDENSED SCHEDULE. WILMINGTON, N. C, Dec. 19,1886. Going West. Going; Kast. 7.00 . M. 8.42 ? 9.51 " 10.55 " 3.02 P. M. 4.18 " 6.05 " 7.01 " 5.03 " 6.15 " " Lr ti Ar. Charleston, Lanes, Sumter, Columbia, Winnsboro Chester, YorkviUe, Lancaster. Rock Hill, Charlotte, Ar Lv. 9.45 P. S. 7 57 " 6.42 " 5.27 " 3.48 " 2.45 " 11.45 A. 7 00 A.M. 2.02 P.M.; 1.00 u f 1.01 2.52 5.55 4.50 5.40 6.35 4.35 3,35 7.10 P. M Ar te <t ti NewUerry, Greenwood Laurens, Anderson, Greenville, Walhalla, Abbbeville Spar'burg, Hen'sonvil Lv. 3.07 P. M. 12.56 " 8.20 A. M. 10.40 " 10.00 " . 8.55 " 10.45 " 11.20 P.M. 7.00 " On Sundavs train will leave Charleston, S. C., 8.45 A. M., arrive Columbia 1.00 P. M. Returning leaves Colombia 5 27 P. M., arrives Charleston 9.45 P. M. Solid Trains between Charleston^ and Colum bia, S. C. Special Parlor Cars attached to this train be tween Charleston and Columbia. No extra charge for seat in th?-s? cars to pas sengers holding First Class tickets. J. F. DIVINE, T. M. EMERSON, Gen'l Snpt._Gen'l Pass. Agent. South Carolina Railway Co PASSENGER DEPARTMENT. COMMENCING Sunday, May 9. 1S8G, Pas. sengcr Train? will run ns follows, until fur* ther notice, "Eastern Time TO AND FROM CHARLESTON. Eas* (Daily.) Depart Columbia......... 6 30 am. 5 27 m Due Charleston.II 00 m.. 9 00 m West (Dai'y.) Depart Charleston. 7 20 ?, ra. 5 10 m Due Col a mbia M. 10 35 a tn.10 00 m TO AND FROM CA M DEN. East (Daily except Snndajk) Depart Columbia 6 30 a tu...5 05 hi.. 5 27 til Due Camdcn.12 37 a m...7 42 ...7 42 m We.H (Daily except Sunday.) Depart Caruden 7 45 a in... 7 45 ra... 3 15 m Due Columbia 10 25 a m... 10 35 a m... 10 (30 j) m TO AND FROM AUtiUSTA. East (Daily.) Depart Columbia ,.6 30 a m. 5 27 m Due Autista.11 35 a m...... 10 35 m West (Daily.) Depart Augusta. 6 05 a m. 4 40 n Due Columbia. .10 35 a m-10 OC m CONNKCTloKJt. Connections made at Columbia with Colum bia and Greenville Railroad by train arriving at 10 40 a in. and departing a? 5 27 pm. Al Columbia Junction with Charlotte. Columbia and Augusta liailroad by same tra?a to and from all points on both r<?a>N. Passengers i:ike Supper at Branchville. Connections made at Charleston with Steam* ers to and from New York on Saturday*. Ali? with Charleston and Savannah Railway for Sa vannah and ail points South, and with steam, ers for Jacksonville and points on St. John's river on Tuesdnys and Saturdays. Connections Mia<te at Augusta to and from all Point? West and South via Georgia R. R* and with Central R. R. Connections made at Blackrille to and from all points on Bamwell Railroad. THROUGH TICKETS to all pointy purchased by. applying to 1>. McQ'?eenf* Columbia. S. C- D. C. ALL General Paaseneer and Ticket j JOHN B. PECK, General Manager Charleston. TO BENT. LARGE DWELLING, corner L?berb 1 oarvio Streets, n<?xt do.>r to the ? Church. Suitable for private Boafe^ House. Posse?sion given January