The watchman and southron. (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, February 17, 1887, Image 3

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&|e 8?a%iait m? ? oui {pu TKtJESDAY, FEBRUARY 17. Entered at the Post Ofice at Sumter, S. <?., as Second Class Matter. EXAMINE YOUR DATES. "O Werequest each of our subscribers to ex amine the. address on his paper, and particu? lar ly-to observe the date upon it. This date shows the time up to which the paper has ht ? paid for. Man j of our subscribers will its us see that they have paid in advance; out there aie many others who will discover |h it they have hot KEW ADVERTISEMENTS. An Ordinance. T. V. Walsh, Clerk-Notice. Bultman k Bro.-Room to Rent. : T. Y. Walsh, Clerk-Special Notice. Estate of Isaac Keels-Final Discharge. Chas. E. Bartlett, Cashier-Bank Holiday. Kita te of Robt. McCants- Final Discharge. Personal. Miss Irene Allen, of Smithville, is visiting the family ot Kr. W. F. Rhame. Miss Mattie Phillips, daughter of J. R. Phillips, of Providence bas gone to Williams ton Female College. Miss May Ellerbe, of Camden, and Miss Margie Gaillard, of Wiusboro, were on a visit to Miss Nina Graham last week. Ate ?pleasant trip to Bdgeneld, Mr. Bar tew Walsh has returned, with his fascinating bride te Sumter. Mr. Wire, wbe formerly lived in Sumter, aod wat engaged in the lumber business has bees ia town on a visit for several days. Mr. T. P. McQueen bas r?tame* home, having, we are informed, decided ?ot to teach the Little Rock School. We are. glad to state that Mr. W. G. Ken? ned y, who has been quite sick with aa attack of rheumatism, and erysipelas, is cow some better. < *' We are pleased to see our young friend, Mr. Riley Yenning, who has been a victim to raeomatism, out agata. On last Thura**y Mr. John K. Heriot re? turned^ borne from Wofford College for the purpose of taking a short vacados on ac? count of sore eyes. Mrs. Sarah Rena bert, of the Mecbanicsville neighborhood, relict of the late Col. i. E. ffembert, and her daughter Mrs; R. L. Heriot, have both been seriously ill recently, bat are reported improving. Cob HJ E. tu Peebles paid us a visit 'on last Saturday. The Colonel is a staunch Democrat, and -his views on the main ques? tions of the day are a! ways so? od and preg? nant with thought. Editor P. G. Bowman, of the Bishop ville JZxterprise, dropped' in to see ns .on last. Thursday evening, and contributed no little te ?ar limited stock of ideas on the subject of journalism. Prof.' L. S- McSwa?n, of Mayesvi?le was ia to see as on last Saturday, and made himself most agreeable. He entertained us so hand somely that really we would not object to bis coming again. ^JWeregret .to lose front oar County Mr. Ofoses McDonald,- of Magnolia, who bas moved, with his family to Marion, N. C. An ?vidence of how be was esteemed by bis neigh? bor* will be seen io another column. Mr. Wm. C. Ivy, editor and proprietor of the Rutherford ton Beamer, paid as a visit last week. . We are alwaysvglad to see our friend. Sr. ITV was accompanied by Mrs. Ivy, who will remain in Sumter a while on ? visit to ber f&milly. MrT TL ?. McQueen, late principal of the Public Free School at Sumter has been elected principal of the school ac Little Rock. Mr. McQueen is a gentleman of culture and intel? ligence and we congratulate the people of! Little Rock oa their choice of an instructor. -Marion Star. _. i-*',aair . On next Monday eTening>tfce Glide Club of Stateburg will give a dance at Mrs.. Reese's. Dame Rumor says thar orange blossoms -will bloom in Sumter on oas day in next 'week. ID one month's time from now there will ?be a new bride in Sumter. Hurrah for mat? rimony ! She is on th?" boom and don't yon forget it. On the fourth of March at eight o'clock P. M. Ute Fifty-Eighth Annual Commencement exercises of the Charleston Medical College will, be held at the Academy of Music. Among the names of the marshals who will j belo to fracs the occasion we see that of our yoting friend, Mr. Archie China, to whom ! we retara thanks for an ia vita lion to the same. School Commissioner J. T. Wilder deserves mach praise for the interest he has awakened in behalf of the education of the teachers of the Public Free Schools of this County. The next meeting of the Teachers' Local Institute will be held at Bisboprille on Saturday, March 5th. The State Superintendent of Ed? ucation and other distinguished persons bave eec invited to be present on that occasion. Mr. If oas, a travelling photographer, has pitched his tentes the Barrett Lot, on the southwest corser of Maia and Liberty streets. He is just aow from Darlington, at which place he did a good business. He wishes the public te ca!! on bim before having aoy work 4eoe elsewhere and he will satisfy them ia quality and price. -^ For Sale. At Dacker k Bultasaa's : Choice Seed Po? tatoes and Oaiofi Setts, from Robert Buist, Pailadelphia. The New Depot Mr. J. B. Carr returned from Wilmington oe yesterday, where he went by request of the Railroad a? thc ri ties to complete the contract for building the new depot here. Samples of Sumter brick were forwarded by him last .sight, and work will be commenced as soon as the material can fae pst in place. The in? formation apoa wbich the item published iastvreek was based, we have since learned was incorrect so far as the same referred to tte Sumter contractors. There had no bid bees asked for from theSamter contractors previous to last week, and none had been made. Mr. Carr's reputation is well estab? lished in Sumter and elsewhere as a good workman, and the fact that he has secured the contract proves that he can do the job as cheaply as theR. R. Company can get it. -^ -.??-?. mm? About Bricks. Some two years ago Mr. Horace Harby fix ve an order to some parties in Birmingham, Ala., for some fire, bricks. As these bricks did not come up to the requirements Mr. Harby refused to take them, and they have been lying at the depot ever since. As a latter of course 3?nce the graze about Bir? mingham everything that bas that name Stamped upon it creates attention and com? ment. So it has been with these fire bricks at our depot. While on the subject of bricks we will state right here for the information of some that bricks of the ?nest quality for building pur?' poses are manufactured at the Sumter Brick Yard. , lue Atlantic Coast Line hat for some time bara using Sumter brick for building culverts at various places on its Roads from Charles? ton to Wilmington. Death. Miss Kveline Jenkins, daughter of Mr. L. F. Jenkins, died on the 14th inst., and was buried at the Pitts' burial ground tue 15th. Religious. The Rev. J W. Welling and Mr. H. G. Scudday, will commence a Holiness Meeting at St. Lukes' M. E. Church on the 26th inst. Our Confederate Monument. A most recherche entertainment will be given on April 11th immediately after Lent. The Musical Association will present the charming operetta, "Trial by Jury," and the programme will be further enriched by tab? leaux, recitations, etc., of a novel and select style. The proceeds will be devoted to the leng deferred work of finishing the Mono meat to our Confederate dead. The German Club. Another delightful dance has been given by the members of the German Club at their Club Room on last Monday evening. The German Club is now numbered among the popular institutions of our town. The Presi? dent, John T Green, Esq., is so agreeable and democratic in bis bearing to one and all that it is oo wonder that the civilities which have beeo shown at the different dances given by this Club, have been so favorably commented upon. The presence of Miss May EHerbe, Miss Margie Gaillard, and Miss Janie Sanders, enhanced to no little extent the pleasures of the dance onthat evening. The Sumter Farmers' Organization. The farmers of this County met in the Court House oe Saturday, Feb. 12, for the pur? pose of organising. They numbered about forty. The meeting was called to order by Mr. H. R. Thomas, who, on being nominated, was unanimously elected President of the meeting. Mr. J. Edwin Rembert was nominated and unanimously elected Secretary of the same. A motion was put and carried to the effect that the constitution of the State of South Carolina be adopted so far as it might relate to tbe Fanners' County Agricultural Organ? ization. It was moved and carried that a committee be appointed to draft a Constitution for this Organization, which is composed of Mr. J. B. White aud Dr. E. J. Rembert. * The motion was made and carried that a committee of three be appointed to wait upon the <?r??id Jury and to request that body to investigate the matter of the County expendi? tures. Messrs. J. B. White, H. M. Reames and F.J. Scarborough constitute the Com? mittee. Short addresses, all of which were exceed? ingly appropriate to the occasion, were made by Mr. H. R. Thomas, Dr. E. J. Rembert and Capt. John S. Richardson. J. EDWIN RKMBKST, Sec. Teachers* X?ocal Institute. The followiag program for the Local Inst!, tute to be held tn the High School building at Sishopviiie, <ra Saturday, March 5th, 1887, has bee? issued' by School Commissioner Wilder: Opening Exercises, 10, A. M. Miscellaneous. Geography of Sute and County-Mr. Shep? pard Nash, Bisbopville. History of South Carolina-Prof. L. W. Dick, Sumter. History of Sumter County-Prof. J. P. Gibbs, Bradford Springs. Use of the Blackboard in Recitation-Prof. McIntosh, Sumter. . Methods in Arithmetic-Prof. L. S. Mc Swain, Mayesville ; Common Fractions, Mr. R.A. Mickle; Decimal Fractions, Mr. Hora? tio Lenoir; Proportion, Mr. Sheppard Nash. Grammar and Language Lessons-Prof G. Edwin Stokes, Bisbopville. Questions and Remarks. Miscellaneous. Class Driu with a class of pupils. Roll call with appropriate responses to names. Lectures, Addresses, Essays, etc. AU friends of education are cordially in? vited to attend. Arrangements will be made to entertain teachers while at the dedication of the High School on Friday, and while at the Institute on Saturday. For further information please coater with Prof. Stokes. It is desired to organize a County Teachers' Association at the Institute, and to effect such purpose a full corps of teachers is desired. The State Superintendent of Education and other distinguished visitors have been invited to be with us. The exercises will be inter? spersed with music by the musical depart? ment of the High School. The Wednesday Club. The Wednesday Club met at the residence of Mr. Schwerin on last evening. Dr. Mood read from Poe's poetic principle, but owing to the absence of D. B. Anderson by reason of sickness there was no recitation from Poe. Rev. John Kershaw tn a well prepared article thoroughly discussed the poet Ossiao, and Miss Carrie Moses read a selection from his writings. The Club meets next at the residence of Mr. Perry Moses, on Wednesday, March, 2nd. Elisabeth Barrett Browning is the subject se? lected for the evening's discussion. Mr. Wal? ter Harby, will read a biographical sketch of the poetess and Prof. L. W. Dick and Miss Dulcie Moise will read selections from Mrs. Browing. The Weather. 6 A. M. 12 M. Feb. 14-57 71 Feb. 11-58 75 Feb. 12-53 55 Feb. 13-33 48 Feb. 14-34 45 Feb. 15-45 45 Feb. 16-54 65 6 P. M. 64 Clear. 62 Clear. 45 Clear. 43 Clear. 44 Cloudy 51 Cloudy 64 Clear. The Mason Cotton Gin. The Charleston News and Courier of the 15th says: The Charleston Gin Cylinder Company was organized yesterday witb a capital stock of $20,000, with the power to increase the same to ?200.000. The compa? ny will engage io the manufacture of tbe Mason Cotton Gin Cylinders. The election of officers will take place, and the manufacture of gins and cylinders commence in a short time. --~^?- -^mmmmm. An Old Landmark Destroyed. MAGNOLIA, S- C., Feb. 12, 1887. Mr. Editor : The old and well-known man? sion-house of James G. McIntosh, deceased, bat lately occupied by his son, Frank, is in ashes, together with out-buildings. The fire was accidental, the roof having caught from a spark, about 8 o'clock this morning, while the wind was high. Very little of anything was saved. Loss nearly 1,000 dollars. No Insurance. This capacious building was one of the oldest landmarks of the village of Magnolia, and the more noticeable because its former occupant was widely known, and distinguished for bis benefactions. How many a tired traveller and weary pilgrim has been the recipient of kindly attentions and generous hospitality here, the latch string of whose door was ever on the outside. For these reasons, and many others, we cannot view these ashes without emotions of peculiar sorrow and sadness. May Heaven shower blessings upon tbe father, mother and little ones who have been so suddenly bereft of a home. NEIGHBOR. ; The Salvation Army. The detachment ordered to this post opened fire on Sunday afternoon on Main Street. A large crowd was out to see what some of them called "the show." After a half hour's service they adjourned to Music Hall which was crowded. At night there was a large crowd ont. Adjutant Newton and wife and a young man are here. On Sunday night Adjutant Newton explained the rise and pro? gress of the movement, showing that it was not only well organized but that it was a well directed evangelistic work. General William Booth, of England, is the originator of this army, and be directs all its move? ments. All property owned by the army is deeded to him ia trust and he bas valuable real estate in England and in other places. This is not hts private property, and if be should die it would all pass into tbe hands of bis successors. Tbe services bere consist of singing, exhortation, prayers and personal ap? peals to individuals. Every moment of the time is taken up and they pass rapidly from one exercise to another. These officers seem to be good earnest people, whose chief desire is to save people from their sins. As to public opinion here some of our people think the Salvation Army a positive injury to Christianity and they will not even bear them. Here in Sumter there is room for these offi? cers to do good and effective work. The pul? pit with its orderly and systematic min? istrations does not reach tbe street loafers who stand on the street cor? ners on Sunday. The regular minister can? not attack sins in low dens of vice. He can? not enter certain places and plead with fallen and outcast classes. Of course there are many thoughtless persons who will go out to bear these people just to have a laugh, or make sport, but earnest, honest enthusiasm, united with pure lives, will soon put such men to silence. The very history of this movement, and its great success show that it is not a bad institution. If one expects learned and log? ical sermons, or the dull formality that pres? ages decay, or scientific music, or rhetorical outbursts that will tickle the ear, he need-not attend tbe Salvation meeting?, for there-he will find plain, simple, unlearned, earnest men and women anxious to get wicked peo? ple to reform. That seems to be their chief desire. Explanation of Weather Signals. . The flags have been received and everything is now in readiness for the opening of the Signal Station in Sumter. It is under charge of tbe Clerk of Coucal. The following ex? planation of the signals will enable our citi? zens to read the weather indications : P8KPAUATI02? OF INDICATIONS. The weather indications furnished to the State by the Chief Signal Officer are based on observations taken in all parts of the country three times a day. The morning indications are prepared at ll P.M. [Eastern standard timej of the preceding night, and bold good for the 24 hours following. VEA XING OP FLAGS. No. 1 f White flag] refers always to Fair or Clear Weather. No. 2 [Blue flag] refers to Rain or Snow. No."3 j Black triangle flag] refers always to Temperature. When placed above either Nos. 1 or 2 indicate Rising Temperature; when placed below these numbers [1 or 2] indicates Falling Temperature ; when absent from the pole Stationery Temperature is indi? cated. No. 4 [White flag with Black Square] refers always to Decidedly colder Weather, and is generally issued twenty-four hours in advance of the expected fall of temperature. The sig? nal is not ordered unless it is expected that the temperature will fall to 45 degrees, Fahren? heit, or below, within the time stated in tbe order. EXAMPLES ' Cooler, Fair Weather," display flag No. 1 witb No. 3 below, it. "Rain or Snow, Higher Temperature," dis? play No. 2 with No 3 above it. "Stationery Temperature and Rain, follow? ed by cooler weather," display No. 2 fspace] No. 1 with No. 3 below it. The Clarendon Enterprise. Mr. D. H. Witherspoon has taken charge of the editorial colums of the Enterprise. We part witb Mr. Nettles with regret, but a the same time we extend our band to Mr. W hoping that success will crown bis editoria efforts. Lodge No. 8, I. O. G. T. The following officers were installed last night, to serve for the ensuing quarter: W. F. Rhame-C. T. Miss Lizzie Cu t ti no-R. H. S, Miss Maggie Cuttioo-L. H. S. Miss Mamie Stopplebein-V. T. W. M. Graham-Chap. C. M. Hurst, Jr.-F. Sec. .Miss Rosa Andrews-Treas. E H. Rhame-Sec. A. G. Flowers-A. Sec. J. M. Chandler-M. Miss Hattie Stopplebein-D. M. Kendrick Wilder-0. G. A Farewell Testimonial. MAGNOLIA, S. C., Feb. 9, 1887. Mr. Editor: The anticipated departure this morning of Capt. M. E. McDonald for his home in the old North State, whither he has contemplated moving for some time, was made the occasion last night by his friends for a first class serenade. The attack upon tbe Captain was a complete surprise and he was taken by storm. After a few choice pieces were executed by the band, the Cap? tain found that busidess was meant, that re? sistance was useless, and opened wide his doors. In a few well chosen and feeling words the Captain spoke in appreciation of the compliment, and invited his fi ?ends within, who ha? by this time become a large crowd, and who promptly accepted his invi? tation after a happy reply to the Captain's pleasant speech by their genial and jovial representative, Dr. J. M.Sanders. The mu? sic was then kept up for a while, greatly aided by that magician of the organ, Mrs Ricbbourg, (a relative of the Captain's.) In view of the early separation of long, long friends, conflicting emotions crowded the minds of all present. The music was charm? ing and awakened memories most pleasing when social enjoyment here was not marred by the sadness of prospective separation. One was so tempted to linger, yet the word Fare? well, had to be spoken. * * * The Cap? tain and his mo3t estimable lady received the long, warm grasps of many a lingering guest together with hearifelt benedictions for their future happiness and prosperity. * After the Funeral. Our wide-awake marble man, Mr. W. P. Smith has had printed a lot of circulars which contain testimonials from some of our best citizens, who vouch for Mr. Smith's ability to execute in a workmanlike manner all work that may be placed in his hands. "After the funeral" is illustrated in these circulars. How appropriate, for after the funeral comes the tumbstone, and the Sumter Marble Works is tbe place ia which you can find it. Only $2.50 a year for the Watchman and Southron and the Charleston Weekly News and Courier. A series of excellent articles on agriculture have just been commenced in the Weekly News and Courier. Come up and sub? scribe. Letter from Guv. MT. CLIO, February 14, 1837. I've never seen much written upon the balm/ airs of February, and I have strag? gled, striv and strove to get in a verse ur so on this Valentine day ; but the poetry won't grind out right, somehow. Don't sound like Tennyson and them other fellers, so I gave it up. Once (I'm upwards of 21 now,) I could spout verse with great ease and volubil? ity, and commenced to think I was an unfledg I ed celebrity. Now think I was a full-fledged fool, and my muse a fraud. I was afraid those balmy airs were a fraud too, so kept a lot of wood and kindling fixed up and in sight. My head was level. As my bair and beard gets more and more streaked with-with sunburn, the more I am persuaded that most everything is a fraud and that opinion has grown a heap bigger since our share of this mundane sphere had the Ague last August. Genuine religion is not a fraud, bat there are many well intentioned persons who do not perceive the difference "between religion and the can't of religion, piety and the pre? tense of piety, a humble reverence for the great truths of scripture and an audacious and offensive obtrusion of ils letter and not its spirit in the commonest discussions and meanest affairs of life " Thia sort of reli? gion is a fraud.. Hez. I. XV. We are working new ground. New ground ain't exactly a fraud, but it don't conduce to piety. There WAS a good Parson who tackled one of his non-professional flock in regard to joining the Church. "Well Par? son, I isgoin' to jine." "Yes, yes," says the Parson "but now is the accepted time. "But, Parson, I can't right now. Tell you the truth, Parson, I got a new piece of Dew ground to break up, and when them roots wallup me 'round the shins I'm bound to say-damn it." I am in a condition to fully recognize the validity of the excuse. I can also sympathize with the plaint of the white plow boy, who lifted up his voice and cried. "Gee Buck, g e-e Buck, G- E-E Buck. My Lord, Buck you don't know how roy bead does ache 1" I want the man who writes poetry such as "To plow, or to hoe, or to reap or to mow, Ur to be a farmer's boy." I want him for a day's plowing in new ground, and if that don't everlastingly knock the lights out of his agrarian muse, I'll eat roy old last years plow boots. I am "corn? ing" the old boots anyway, as I don't know but I may have 'em to eat w'en de leen gin out. ') I would also like to hire a few of those city "hands" who wear bangs and part their hair like an equatorial line, centrally above where the brains might have been, and brush it with an electric brush when the vacuum aches, and who smell like a show case. I would'nt barm a hair of their their bangs, but I really think a few days ex? perience of the elysian bliss of farm life would contribute towards a better understand? ing, and a more correct estimate of each other's qualifications, and I could more cor? dially shake bands across the - the ''bloody" counter. No, new ground does'ut promote a pious frame of mind. The feelings and expressions are apt to be fervent and very emphatic, but not pious, and one can't help it, that is not after he gets tired and his arra and shoulder and back and head begin to ache and he com? menees to think that God nevei could have put so many roots in one little piece of ground. If any one thinks he can help it let bim come here and show us how. Don't preach; come and lets see bow you do if. If nobody will come I am thinking of send? ing on for the Salvation Army. We need every head of'em now, and if they can't break up the new ground why let the new ground break up the Army. I'll bet on the new ground every time. I am working 6 hands on this ground. White hands-least? ways they are called white when they are washed. Two of these hands belong lo me. I4tb amendment to the coutrary, neverthe? less, notwithstanding. The other four hands belong to my two sons (we are all young boys.) I board'em, but don't clothe 'em, 'cepting sometimes in very cold weather on a Sunday ; and I find these bands do better work ihan the usual "contract" article, and I don't ever mean to emancipate 'em-not according to the 14 amendment. A bloody gin might do it, though. I notice that little interest is now taken in the Silver bill, and very few seem to have any interest in a dollar bill. Great heed, though is now observed in everything respecting the nickel question. Why is this thus? I would hereby formally give public notice that I did not refer to any but one siegle par? ticular mule in my last, and can't see why every blamed man should think I referred to his particular mule as carrying that heavy mortgage. Blest if I dou't believe that every 'head of stock iu this country is toting a mort? gage except the nightmares. Ger. P. S.-Mrs. Guv. insists that I shair say that she, too, is not a fraud. Well, I had changed my mind before she spoke. G. - mm mmm ~\ "Consumption can be Cured." Dr. J. S. Combs. Owensville, Ohio, says : "I have given Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with rlypophospbites to four patients with better results than seemed possible with any remedy. All were hereditary cases of Lung disease, and advanced to that stage when Coughs, pain in the chest, frequent breathing, frequent pulse, fever, and Emaciation. All these cases have increased in weight from 16 to 28 lbs., and are not now needing any medicine. I prescribe no other Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites, Lime, and Soda, but Scott's, believing it to be the best." HOYT'S Jewelry Store, whose record for re? liability dates back to more than sixty years, is now filled with the finest stock of silver ware ever brought to the Town of Sumter. Come one, come all, and examine oar excel? lent stock, and you will be convinced of this fact. Wife (to sick husband)-A gentle? man down stairs, John wishes to see you. S i 3k husband-I'm too sick to see any one. Wife-It's the minister, John. Sick husband-Well, I'm not sick euough to see him yet.-Life. A complete line of Jewelry, Silver-ware, and all of the latest designs, are now open at HOYT & Rao's. Call and see foryourself. Save Your Umbrellas. Your name neatly put in your umbrella with White Lead for only 25 cents. Leave at Watchrnan and Southron office. F. H. FOLSOM & Buo'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. FOI.SOM & BRO. A man wedded to his own ideas is a pretty difficult chap to divorce.-Shae and Lea/her Reporter. A wife rightly bred will make a good loaf-but a girl brrd to loaf will Dot make a good wife.- Texas Siftings. "IIACKMKTACK." a lasting rind fragrant per fume. Price 25 and 50 cen is. At Dcborme's. TUB H KV GEO. II. THAYER, of Bourbon, Ind., says : "Both myself mid wife owe our lives to Shiloh's Consumption Curo." Sold at DeLoruie's. ARK Yd: MADE miserable hy In d i ses ti-n, Constipation. Dizziness, Loss of Appetite, Yel? low Skin ? Shiloh's Vitatizcr is a positive cure. WHY WILL YOU cough when Shih-h's Cure will give immediate relief? Price 10 cts., 5d cts., und $ 1. For sale at DcLoruic's Drug Stere. SHILOH'S CATARRH KEMEDY-a positive cure for Catarrh, Diphtheria and Canker Mouth. SHILOH'S CURE will immediately relieve Croup, Whooping Cough, rind Bronchitis. FOR DYSPEPSIA ami Liver Complaint, you have a printed guarantee on every bottle of i Shiloh's Vitalizer. It never fails to pure. A NASAL INJECTOR free with carh holt le of j Shiloh's Catarrh ll wm edy. Price 50 ceLte, Fur ta'e by J. F. W. DeLorwe. IN MEMORIAM. "Aa ears attuned to Music's highest skill, In notes discordant find sweet harmony, So we, perhaps, will feel our spirits thrill, When in the knowledge of Eternity Some things, that now our hearts with an guish till, Prove minor chords of purest melody." No more appropriate lines could be quoted here in connection with the sad fact we recall -the death of our friend, JAMES D. WITH? ERSPOON. The two great stages of our being are the birth and the burial. To the first, we bring only weakness ; to the last, only dust; but between these two points, sometimes far re? moved, sometimes so near, much that is strong, good, and beautiful in word and in deed, blooms into life, that dj ing, leaves a perfume aud sweet memory. Ofnolifeis this more true than that our friend lived. Some human failings were his-even the snowflake lets a shadow fall-but also gifts of such rare blessedness, in person, in mind, and in heart, that language almost fails us to describe. From every standpoint we view him-in every relation of life he was called upon to fill-in business, in society, and in the home circle, we find much, to admire-much worthy of imitation. As a man he was honorable, truthful, just, and kind ; as a friend, sympathetic, forgiv? ing, tender and true. But God saw fit to lend him to us for only a few short years. The unseen Angel crossed o'er our path? way, looked onus all, loved him the most, and straitway took him. Days of intensest suffering were appointed unto him, days when the weak, worn body was sustained only by a spirit strong in its submission to his Father's will. "Enough for him, that He would have it so, who doeth all things well." Remembering ae we do, how be longed to "depart and oe with Christ," while waiting so patiently God's own time, ought we not to crush down the wild rebellion of our hearts and cry, "Thy will, not ours, Oh 1 Lord be done?" It is hard to give him up-we love him so and yet, ought we not gladly yield him up to the ''Everlasting arms," the arms that will shield hjm with tenderest caie Ihro' all Eternity from every pain and sorrow ? Called from the strife of passions here be? low, he passed up into a higher life, with a child's unfaltering faith in its Father's par? doning love. One more bright spirit added to the redeemed who stand around the great white throne, and "Sing the song of Moses and the Lamb." His soul, cleansed from the dnst of time, purified from taint of earthly things, trans? figured, undefiled, O peer and mate of an? gels I a crown of glory rests,u?*6n thy brow, the boon of immortality is tftrnej' ONE Wno famv Hiir. Sumter, S. C., Feb. 14th, 18S7. Most Excellent. J. J. Atkins, Chief of Police, Knoxville, Tenn., writes: "My family and 1 ure benefici nrie8 of your rn- st excellent me.Heine, Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption; having found it to be all that you claim for it. desire to testify to its virtue. My friends to whom I have reccointnauded ir, praise it at every op? portunity/' Dr. King's New Discover}' jor Consumption is guaranteed to cure Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma. Croup and every affection of Throat, Chest and Lungs Trial Bottle Free at Dr. J. F. W. DeLorma's Drugstore. Large Size $1.00 3 Brace Vp. Yon are feeling depressed, your appetite is poor, you are bothered with Headache, you ure fidgetty, nervous, and generally out of sort*, and want to brace up. Brace up, but not with stimulantE, spring medicines, or bitters, which have f?r their base v?.ry cheap, bad whisky, and which stimulate you foran hour and then leave you in worse condition than before. What yeu want's an alterative tbat will purify your blood, start healthy action of Liver and Kid? ney?, restore your vitality, und give renewed health and streangth. Such a medicine you will find in lilectric Bittters, and only 50 cents a bottle at Dr. J. F. \V. DeLorme'a Drug Store. . CS S .-? mmm Bucklen'g Arnica Salve. The Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises Sores. Ulcers, Salt Uhcuua, Fercr Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands Chilblains, Corns and all Skin Irruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give per? fect satisf tctinn, or money refunded. Price 25cents per box. For sale by J. F. W. 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J A M Esl MEAS*** ?3 bli OE for Boys is unapproacbed In Durability. Full lines of the above shoes for sale IN SUMTER BY BULTMAN & BRO, FOR SALE OR RENT. THE FARM OF THREE HUNDRED acres-half cleared, formerly ocenpied by F. L. Zemp, near Stateburg. Residence and out buildings in good order. Apply to F. L. ZEMP, JR., Feb. 1 ._ Camden, S. C, TO RENT. . ONE FIVE ROOM HOUSE WITH ALL Necessary ont-boildings. House situ? ated on Liberty Street, opposite the monu? ment. Apply to Dec. 21. WM. BOGIN. TO RENT. AFIVE-ROOMED COTTAGE, with all necessary out-buildings, all in complete repair. Price ?10 per month. May ll H. HARBV. TO RENT. LARGE DWELLING, corner Liberty and Harvin Streets, next door to the Baptist Church. Suitable for private Boarding House. Possession given January 1st. Apply to R. D. LEE. ... Nov. 30. Bf Lots ii Biopi FOR SALE. BUSINESS SITES NEAR THE DEPOT. Building Lots in desirable situations. Apply to A. F. CO?SAR. Dec. 14 o A. B, STUCKEY, ATTORNEY AT LAW, SUMTER, S. C. OFFICE IN REAR ROOM OF BUILD ing occupied by Haynsworth & Cooper. Jan. 27. _ 6 JNO. T. GREEN, Attorney and Counsellor at SUMTER, C. H., S. *C. ^S^Col lection of claims a specialty. June 20. Dv B. ANDERSON, Attorney at Law, SUMTER, s. c. Will practice in adjoining counties. Collecting made a specialty. TO My Friends -AND PATRONS. Voir WILL REMEMBER that last Spring I disposed of roy entire stock of Fall and Winter Goods at Cost. Now I have AN ENTIRE NEW AND WELL SELECTED STOCK, complete ia all depart? ments. It is almost useless to attempt to enumerate, bat I will mention a few articles, such as LADIES5 AND MISSES' Cloaks, Wraps and Jerseys, -AND Children's Dresses, Infants' Cloaks, MY STOCK OF GENTS' YOUTHS' AND BOYS' CLOTHING IS LARGE AND VARIED, and marked with- a view to a quick sale. I am sure I can satisfy any one who wishes A NICE HAT, EITHER SOFT OR STIFF. In other words, I would bo pleased to have the LADIES AND GENTLEMEN to visit my store aud inspect the goods for themselves. THE EARTHQUAKE has had a tendency to shake prices dowa to BOTTOM FIGURES. Respectfully, ALTAMONT MOSES. October ? TAX RETURNS FOB 1886-7. RETURNS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY AND POLLS will be received at thc uliowing limes ?nd places : Privateer, Toe?-day, January 4tk. Bloom Hill, in Manchester Town hip, Wednetday, January 5th. Wedgefield, Thursday, January 6tb. Stateburg, Friday, January 7th. Gordon's Mill, Friday, January 7th. Mayesville, Monday, January 10th. Magnolia, Tuesday, January 11th. Lynchburg, Wednesday, .January L2th. Shiloh, Thursday, January 13tb; Johnson's Store, Friday, January 4th. Scarborough's Store, Saturday, Jan? ia ry 15th. Reid's Mill, Monday, January 17th. Bishopville, Tuesday and Wednes lay, January ISth and 19th. M ann vi Ile, Thursday, January 20 th. Smithville, Friday, January 21st. , Mecbanicsville, Saturday January !2od. Sanders' Depot, Wednesday, Jinn ry 19th. M. Sanders' former office, Thursday, Tanuary 20th. AND :r At the Auditor's office in Sumter oe all ther days from 1st of January to 20th Feb nary, .inclusive. Part ?es making Returns by mail or by an? other person will please give full first name of 'ax-payer, and the Township the property is n. W. R. DE LG AR, [ r Nov. 30. Auditor Sumter Countv. Ill ?ni IS ova AND LIKEWISE THE NEW DEAL. ?VE HATE WHAT HAS LONG BEEN WANTED, A NEW CONGRESSMAN FOR THE BLACK DISTRICT, And now we are happy. VfOW ALL THOSE WHO ARE. NOT Li HAPPY, and would like to become so, tave only to call at WM. BOGIN'S and b?y >oe of the NEW HIGH ARM VERTICAL !*EED '/ Davis Sewing Machines, THEY ARE THE BEST IN THE WORLD, ind can do work that no other machine can io. I keep constantly on hand a large stock of hese machines, which I will be pleased to lave shown to any who may call, or I will end a machine in any part of the country.. I guarantee to teach all those who may my, or no sale. --I also keep The Household, ; vhich is THE FINEST UNDERFEED MA? 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