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fnl85?r*a^B^Th<? iSbk?ro? io 1366.
The H^&nsra ^?tf 'Sauthron now has
the^combined circulation and-}n? a en ce
of both .of *he old papere? and,is mani
festly the best ad vertief g medium in
Snrn ter.:
NOW IS TH? !
Sumter is growing, this' is evident to tie
most obtuse understanding. When so many
a*,tbirty-five dwellings are being built at one
time io a city of this size, it becomes plain to
a demonstration thut soch city is ou a boom.
That is the case wi.s Sumterat this writing.
The contract ii ready to be ~- signed
for water works for the city. Now" is tbe
time to take such s*epa as that having secured
water works, tbej shall be' made of the
greatest possible use and benefit to tbe city.
The. supplying of water to public and private
bouses, its use to keep the dust laid in the
8trests, its employment as an aid to the de
velopment of gardens aod lawns, its benefit
as furnishing a pore drinking fluidi-areali
minor considerations.
Tbe great, the crying need of this city is
twofold?proper facilities forgetting water on
a Sie?in other wcrda, an efficient fire depart
ment with an adequate supply of water. Our
late experiences ought to satisfy everybody
that too mmcb time elapses between the time
: : the alarm k> scanded and tbe time that a
stream is turned on tie fire. Had there been
a. prompt supply of steam on hand at the time
of tfc? burning of Epperson's stables, none of
Mr. (^aig*e.pn?perty need have burnt. Only
the asbestos-like character of the material
used in Ibe structure of the Jervey House
prevented its total destruction last week. It
is conceded by ail that if a sufficiency of
wafer can be got on to a fire within the first
fifteen minutes after it starts, it can be ar
rested before mich damage is done; after
that, the chanc?s are that the devouring
element will work its own sweet will,
r Now we are about to have a sufficient water
sopp?y, and it is only a question of-making
the best use of it, ihat should-engage our
attention. We nsed a paid fire department.
The present engine, if drawn by horses and
manned i>y trained and practiced firemen, is
adequate to our present needs.' Two horses
for the engine, and one, for the hose-reel, are
a-i ih.it will be needed. The engine house is
already there?tbe ball overhead can easily
bo made suitable for tbe sleeping-room of the
force, and a few dollars would put in st*lls
for the horses. Cost of horses, say $600.
'Hire of six men at $25 per month, for tbe
year, s-*y $1.800. Incidentals, including
h ?Ta?-feed, say $700. Yearly cost $2500
which means a tax of only, two mills on
present valuation of city property.
To complete the efficiency of the depart
ment, a fire alarm telegraph system would be
needed too. Its cost* as well as that of tbe
paid fire department wcnld^ be offset by the
decreased cost of insurance and the increased
sense of security which such an efficient sys
tem would confer." We earnestly call the
attention of our city fathers to this matter.
Now is the time to strike. Let no false
economy stand in the way of the city's pros
perity. Enough has been lost by fire in this
c?ty in the last year to justify the adoption of
all we advocate. Let us awake to the
realization.that we are a city, and that a city
cannot be run on a basis of expenditure
calculated to meet tho expenses of a village.
Every enterprise like water works, paid fire
/department, steam laundry, electric lightj
electric fire aiarm telegraph, gives a city
reputation abroad, invites the attention of
capitalists and arrests the notice of investors.
We will be standing in oar own light if we
fail'^to seTs* the splendid opportunities ?f
- development now opening out before us. )
Let us take the tide that will lead us on to
fortune.
THE GOVERNOR'S INAUGU
RAI^
Our new Governor has .given expression to
his views on matters of State in an inaugural
winch assuredly has no uncertain sound about
it, and may truthfully be characterized as an
exceptionally able aod vigorous'State paper.
It is more temperate than nanny expected it
would be, and coutains a number of sugges
tions that are worthy of careful consideration.
Among these may be mentioned what he saya
in relation to the cause of female education.
He is not the first Governor, by a large ma
jority, to call attention to ibis subject, but be
shows that the~State is not dealing (airly by
its women, when it makes so much more am
ple pro vision^ far the male youth than it does
for ?he . W? have often thought and said
that the course of teaching at the Winthrop
School should b* extended to two years, and
that tbe aid to tbe beneficiaries simuld be in
creased also. Thc-i? ought, also, to be as
many beneficiaries there as at the Citadel, and
graduates from that institution should be re
quired to teach in tbe public schools of the
State for at least as many years as they were
beneficiaries. Otherwise, when tbe graduate
leaves the State, it derives no return fur the
aid given the cadet daring his undergraduate
^career.
Graduates from the Winthrop School must
avow before entering ihat they expect to make
a business of teaching. It is clear that the
duties to the State of btneficiary graduates
from facth these schools should be equalized
a.'id declared by law.
- Mr. Tiilman is justly sever* on lynch law,
and tbe doing? of effi.-ers of Courts, who, on
technicalities, have aided offenders to go un
wbipt of justice, when they richly deserved
punishment. The only comment we have to
make here is this, viz: Every man will, in
tbe abstract, agree to what has been so often
said on tbe s^bjiCt, v * whenever the individ
ual ge-'s into ho* f he desires and insists
that everything ?. and unfair, eq-ji?abie and
technical, possessed of real merit or purely
ficticio us, sh ill be done to save him from the
just penalty of hie deeds. The remedy sug
gested by the Governor does e go to the
root c-f the disease. Men cannos be made
what they ought to be by lcg's'ation, nor will
human nature be changed oy any number of J
statutory enactments. That is the word o?
Him to whom Mr. T?llmao elsewhere vaguel\
alludes as "tbe All-Ruler.'*
If the Governor shall succeed in devising a
method wbsreby men wbo have committed
crimes sball be brought to swift and unfailing
justice, be may a?so be able to suggest means
whereby men shall be induced to make fair
and true returns of property for tax assess
ments. If the present reform administration
shall succeed in making men honest even in
this single respect, it will cover itself with
glory. We have little faith in the Governor's
suggestions on this point, and as little in the
legislation that is to be to make men hones^
but we do not propose to irritate anybody by
prejudging the attempt? that will probably be
made to get a fair valuation of property for
taxation.
Tbe Governor says that "silly, wildcat
schemes and local and special legislation are
the c'lrses of our time." He calls on the leg
islature to refuse absolutely to waste time on
them. He is right. The legislature has only
twelve more working days before Chri3traas
to transact i is business. It eught, thertfor^,
to begin to heed what the Executive bas said,
unless it intends to lengthen tta session in
definitely. What it has done up to this point
cannot be regarded as teflecting much credit
on a legislature of reformers.
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.
? careful review of the "work'' of the
Legislature for the last tea days fails to bring
to light one single act of general importance
passed. Many measures of importance have
been introduced in both booses, bu; none of
them have as yet become law.
Judges Fraser and Norton have been re
elected wubiout opposition.
Messrs* ?. K. Sanders and F. M. Mellett
have been unseated, and W. K. Cross well and
J. E. DePre seated in their places.
The Berkeley straigbtout delegation was
also unseated, and the delegation in sympa
thy with the administration was seated.
This action is supposed to have gaioed five
an ti-Hampton votes.
AU the rest of the legislatore'8 time seems
to have been occupied by matters of no
general concern, and everything has been
subordinated to the Senatorial race. Nothing
much will be done, it is safe to conclude,
until after this contest has been settled.
THE GOVERNOR AND THE
\ A PPOI NT E TS.
The time of the General Assembly has been
so mach occupied wit h -contests among dele. ?
garions, the election of Judges and the senato
rial fight that they have not yet settled down
to steady work. Scarcely any measures of
any importance have been passed. The
Somt?r delegation have made no recommen
dations yet in regard to appointments for
county offices upon which the Governor could
act. Governor Tillman has expressed his
determination to give these matters close
consideration, that be will not appoint to
office any man who voted the independent
ticket. That the fact of his being a straight
out however will not affect bim provided he
supported the regular tickets and is well
qualified for the position. On the whole
Gov. Tillman seems disposed to consult the
wishes of the people and appoint the best men
irrespective of factions. Much of responsi
bility rests with the delegations, however?
it is to be hoped that they will act with a
right judgment and support those men,
whom they honestly believe will best serve
the interests of the people and who have their
strongest endorsement.
THE STRUGGLE FOB SENATOR.
At 12 o'clock yesterday the ballotting for
ihe ?. S. Senator commenced in the Senate
and House. The gallery of the House was
crowded wilh many anxious spectators await
ing the result ?Vf the issue which has so stirred
the hearts and feelings of the people for the
past three weeks.
In the House: Mr. Yeldeli of EdgeSeld
nominated Speaker J. L. M. Irby. Messrs.
Bissel of Charleston, Kinard of New berry and
Fuller of Laureas, seconded the nomination.
Mr. P. L. Hardin, of Chester, nominated
"the true, noble and patriotic Wade Hamp
ton." .
The nomination of Wade Hampton was
seconded by Messrs. Stanyarne Wilson, Glov
er, of Beaufort, Hughes, of Charleston,
Mooney, of Greenville.
Representative Wigg, of Beaufort, nomina
ted Robert S mal is-.
Seconded by Anderson, of Beaufort.
Mr. Brazeale. of Anderson, nominated Mr.
M. L. Donaldson.
Seconded by Messrs. Harrison of Greenville,
D. W. M c-Lauri ? and Ira B. Jones.
The roll was called, and the ballots taken
vica voce :
For Hampton?Abney, Parkley, Blease,
Brennen, Burn. Childs, Dea ne, DuPre, Fick
en, Glenn, Glover, Harden, P. L., Baske)!,
Hazard, Hughes, Means, McCall, Mclntyre,
Mooney, Moses. Patton, Rowland, Rutlege,
Sarratt, Scott, Simons, Tapper, VonKoluitz,
Wilson, Wii -4K)fsy, Wolfe?31.
For Irby?A Idei man. Bissell, Blake,
Browning, Buchanan, Chandler, Conner,
Crosswell, Daggett, DuBose, Eaddy, Earle,
Evans, Fox, Fuller, Gary E. ; Gary, F. B. ;
Gunter, Hardy, Hart, Harvey, Hutte, Jeffries,
Jones", Kinard, Kirkland, Leapbart, Little,
McLauren, J. L.; McMillen, McWbite,
Moseley, Norton, Owens, Patterson, Pitta^
Raveoel, Sh&nklin, Smith, Stauland. Sullivan,
Timmerman, Traylor, Williams, Williamson,
Wood, Yeldeli, Youmans, Zimmerman?50.
For Donaldson?Boozer. Boweo, Bowden,
Breazeale, Brice, Buist, Carpent?r, Carwile,
Cox, Dukes, Elder, Folk, Fowler, Ooodwin,
Graham, Hardin, J. H . ; Harrison, Hicklin,
Hough, Mc Lauren, D. W. ; Mtley, Rast,
Richardson, Rilcy, Russell, Stackbouse,
Stokes, Taylor, Todd, ?lmer, Woodward,
White?33.
For J. J. Bsmpbill?Finley, Graham?2.
For E. S. Keitt?Brown, Holman?2.
For Smalls?Wigg, Saonders, Anderson,
Fields?4.
Total votes cast, 122 ; necessary to a choice
62.
There was declared no election.
On motion of Mr. Stanyarne Wilfoo the
special order was discharged and the election
fixed for to day at 12 M.
In the Senate. Senator Moody, in an
eloquent speech nominated Wade Hampton;
which was ably sec?nded by Mr. A. T.
Smythe.
J. L. M. Irby was placed in nomination by
Senator W. G. Evans as one in every way
well qualified to fill the position with credit.
Seconded by Senator Meetz?.
Mr. M. L. Donaldson was then nominated
by Senator Strait, who said be was too well
known to need any comment at hie hands.
This was seconded by Senator Sojourner.
The nominations were then closed?and
the balloting resulted as follows :
Hampton 14; Donaldson 15; Irby 5.
latest.
A telegram received this afternoon gives
the result of one ballot taken to-day as fol
lows: Irby 63, Donaldson 45, Hampton 42.
WHY SANDERS AND MELLETT
WERE UN-SEATED.
Messrs Sanders and Meilett have published
the following statements as to tie reasons for
their rejection as members u.f the Legislature:
"1 owe my defeat to-day to John Gary
Evens and Earnest Gary. Last Monday
night John Gary Evans came to my room
and asked tne who I was going to support
for Ur.iled States Senator. I replied that I
would vote for Wade Hampton. He said he
was sorry and that I wouid be ousted to-day.
The liues.were drawn exactly on that question
to day, and 1 do not doubt that I was ousted
on that account." A. K. Saxdeks.
.' I am satisfied that Mr. Sanders and my
self were ous:ed from our seats in the House
to-day to secure two more votes against
Wade Hampton, and f>s evidence of the un
fairness with which we were treated I will say
that on Thursday nijzht ?ast Mr. H. R.
Thomas, of Sum?er County, told me that lie
was working to secure the unseating of
Mjses, Sanders and myself in order that be
might eecure three mote votes for himself for
railroad commissioner.
Frank Mellett."
A Letter from Mr. P. Ma^es.
Neves and Courier, Dec. 8.
The following letter was received by The
News and Courier yesterday, and explains it
self. It is without date, and is written from
St. James Hotel. New York Ci'y. The writer
requests its publication :
"To my Friends : Conscience triumphs. I j
? return because it is right to meet my fate. I
j alone made my bed of thorns, and I alone
trust lie thereon. Dishonest I cannot be.
Every farthing sha!! be fmid, though my life
shall be in lasting servitude to those who be
friended rae. Overcome it. I must. Live it
j down, I shall. In reality all this worid is a
; stage, and every man must play his part from
childhood to old age; nnd when I think of
! days gone, how I have been made the tool of
I roguea and sharps, through the pretence of
! speculation, then 'tis I know my part has
been the fool's. Only give the down a lifting
band.
"Yours in mental agony, R P. Mayes." j
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No other book-store in the State has a
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but we bave. S. . i . Store.
Will South Carolina Allow Men !
Who Tamper With Election
Laws to Go Free?
[From the Spartanburg Herald.]
That is to sav, what will be the outcome of
the ugly affair alleged to have developed
before the canvassing board in Columbia.
It was stated apparently on good authority
that returns of the election had been falsified
after reaching the authorities. It seems that
the fact that the returns were tampered with
was established beyond question. Suspicion
of course pointed to those who bad handled
the tickets, and yet so far as the public is
aware, the matter has been allowed to rest
bere.
Fraud of any kind coupled with elections
is a very serious matter. It strikes at the life
of . the State. To condone such offenses or
fail to convict and punish the perpetrator, is
an evidence of weakness which can be viewed
only with shame and apprehension.
Can it be said that South Carolina, with
her boasted honor, chivalry and courage,
rested when it was shown that such methods
were in use? Can it be that partisanship is
able to suppress such an offense? Is the
public conscience weakened to such an extent
as that public opinion will not force an
investigation in this case? If so it isa sad
day for South Carolina.
We have the spectacle of seating a Democrat
over a Republican in Congress on technicali
ties. Straining the statutes to give a
Democrat an office over the man with most
votes, but let it not be said in addition to
this that nnder a Democratic administration
the election returcs were fraudulently altered,
and the strong arm of the law was.paralyzed.
South, fjarolina^in .the ; estimation of. *-4
large portion of the country, is not overly
scrupulous in this regard. Some people
really believe that we carry elections by
fraud ; others make the charge maliciously.
We can afford to bear the evil things which
the enemies of the South in malice eay, but
we cannot afford to have the charges verified.
The charge of fraud and corruption is
common; it is not the charge, but the truth
of it, that hurts.
For the sake of confidence at home and
abroad, in the integrity of our elections, this
matter should be investigated fairly and
impartially. If it is true, the guilty party
should suffer the penalty ; if not, the fact
should be made known.
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Sumter, S. C., Dec. 8, 1890.
THE ANNUAL ELECTION of officers of
Claremont Lodge No. 64 A. F. M. will
be held on Thursday evening, December 18,
1890, at 8 o'c'ock. *The officers elected will
be installed the same evening. Brethren
will come prepared to pay their dues. All
affiliated Masoo3 are fraternally invited io be
present. Banquet at Jervey House at 10.30.
By order
ABE RYTTENBERG, W. M.
H. C. Mosss^Secretary.
Dec. 10 ?2t _
NOTICE.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Office of Comptroller of thb Currency,
Washington, D. C, Nov. 22, 1890.
"?VTOTiCE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE
shareholders of "The National Bank of
Sumter," South Carolina, that a meeting of
the shareholders will beheld at the office of
Messrs. Lee & Moise, Main Street, in the city
of Sumter, S. C, Saturday the 10th, Jan.
1891, at 12 o'clock M., for the purpose of
electing an agent, to whom the assets of the
bank will be transferred and delivered in
accordance with the pro visions of Section 3 of
the Act of Congress approved June 30, 1876
entitled "An Act authorizing the appoint
ment of receivers of national banks, and for
other purposes."
E. S- LACEY,
Dec. 10. Comptroller of the Currency.
THE STATE OP SOOTS CAROLINA.
county ok sumter?court of common pleas.
The Simonds National Bank of Sumter (of
Sumter, S. C.,) Plaintiff, against Robert P.
Mayee, Defendant.?Summons for Relief.
To the Defendant^ above named:
You are hereby summoned and required to
answer tee complaint in this action which
will be filed in tbe office of the Clerk of the
Court of Common Pleas for said County and to
serve a copy of your answer to tbe -said
complaint on the subscribers, at their office,
Sumter, S C, withinIwentyjda^.afterjtheser
vice hereof^ exclusive of tbe day" o f such ser
vice; and if you fail to answer tbe complaint
within tbe time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this
action will apply to the Court for tbe relief
demanded in the complaint.
Dated November 17, A. D , 1890.
LES ?t MOISE,
Plaintiffs' Attorneys.
To the Defendant, Robert P. Mayes:
Take notice that the Summons in the abore
stated action, of which the foregoing is a
copy, together with the complaint therein,
were filed in the office of the Clerk of tbe
Court of Common Pleas for said County and
State, on tbe ninth day of December, A. D.,
1890. LEE k MOISE,
Dec 10?6t Plaintiff's Attorneys.
THE STATS 07 S OU? H GASOLINA.
county of sumter, court of common pleas.
The Bank of Sumter, Plaintiff, against R
Mayes, Defendant.?Summon for Relief.
To the Defendant, above named :
You are hereby summoned and required to
answtr tbe complaint iu this action, which
will be filed in the office of the Clerk of the
Court of Common P?en?, for the said County,
and to serve a copy of your answer to tbe said
complaint on the subscribers at their office.
Sumter, S. C , within twenty days afrer the
service hereof, exclusive of the dny of euch
service ; and if you fail to answer the com
plaint within the time aforesaid, tbe plaintiff
in this action will apply to the Court for tbe
relief demanded in the complaint.
Dated Nov, 17th, 1890.
LEE k MOISE,
Plaintiff's Attorney.
To R. P. Mayes, Defendant.
Take notice tbat the foregoing Summons ig
a true copy of the original Summons in this
case which, with the complaint herein were
filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court for
paid County, on the 9;h day of December,
1890. LEE k MOISE,
Dec 10?6t Plaintifi's Attorney.
THE STATS 07 SOUTH CAROLINA,
county ok sumter?court of common plkas.
Carsten Wuibern, John Wulbern and Ashley
C. Tobias, ce-pariners under the firm name
of C. Wult-ern & Co., Plaintiff:!, age.inst
Robert Mayes, Defendant?Summons for
Relief.
To the Defendant above named :
You are hereby summoned and rfquired to
answer the complaint in this action, which
will be filed in the office of the Clerk of tbe
Court of Common P!e?d. for the said County,
and to serve a copy of your answer to the s.iid
complaint on the subscribers at their office,
Sumter, S. C , within twenty days after the
service hereof, exclusive of the day of such
service; and if you fail to answer the com
plaint within the time aforesaid, !he plain tif?
in this action will apply to the Court for the
relief demanded in the complaint.
Dated November 18 189?').
LEE k MOISE,
PlaintifiV Attorneys.
To the Defendant. Robert P. Mayes:
Take notice that tbe Summons in the ?bore
stated action, of which the foregoing ie a copy,
together with the Complaint therein, weie
filed in the office of the C'erk of the Court of
Common Pleas for said County and Stnte on
the ninth day of December. A. D.,' 1890. "
" LEE^TOISE,
Dec 10 Plaintiffs*'Attorneys.
It may turn out that Pro
fessor Koch's wonderful remedy
will not prove efficacious in
curing obstinate cases, but none
the less an ounce of prevention
is better than a pound of cure.
Nothing is so .unreliable as the
weather, and??o man, however
rugged his constitution, cati
afford to trifle with it. Be
prepared for rapid changes in
temperature. A little reckless
ness may cost a valuable life.
If you have not purchased your
winter overcoat, there never
was a more opportune time for
doing it. We are now offering
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regardless of cost.
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December 10.
MONEY TO LOAN.
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Estate of Samuel Newman? Dec'd*
ALL PERSONS HOLDING CLAIMS
against said Estafe will present the
same, duly attested, and all persons in any
way indebted to said Estate, will make pay
ment without delay to
J. KNOX NEWMAN,
Dec. 10, 1890._Qualified Executor.
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This department incomplete. We want
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carefully considered their interest in
our selections.
Crockery.
Wo have now on road novelties in
this direction, remember we keep the
best (W )
Last but not least, doot forget us on
the celebrated Ferris meats, haras and
breakfast strips, which we pride
ourselves on.
Seud for monthly prioe list.
CURTIS,
Moaagban Block, Main Street,
Pec 10. ' 'SumterS.'G.
DECKER & NM
The daily throng which
come and go in and out
of our store, of old as well
as new customers, reminds
us that the annual holiday
trade has commenced?
each year, and just now
each day, we are selling
more and more of the im
mense stock of good things
to eat which can be had* in
t -. . . . ? ?
our Grocery- Department
?not only many delicacies
and specialties for Christ
mas, but everything good
for every day consumption.
Fresh arrivals daily in
something new and nice.
Extra cluster vineyard Raisins for table.
Choice Malaga and California Raisins in ?,
? and ?hole boxes.
Seedless Raisins, Citron, Currante, whole
and ground Spices, Extracte.
Mince Meat in 5 lb. pails, glass jars and by
pound at 15 cents.
Preserves and Jellies in all sizes and at
retail.
Curtice Bros, assorted Preserves in glass.
Ginger Preserves, Plum Puddi..?; sbreded,
grated and sliced Pineapple, Evaporated Ap
ple*, Apricots and Peaches, Dried Apples,
Prunes and Peaches, Cranberry Sauce, Gela
tine, Sweet Pickles, Chow Chow and Mixed
Pickles.
Teas and Coffee our
Specialty.
Try 0 4 0 Tea and He No Tea, 75 cts. lb.
Try Momeja Coffee, parched and ground
fine, if desired, 35c. lb.
We have succeeded in
building up our business
and enlarging it continually
by always offering HIGH
QUALITIES RATHER
THAN SEEMING LOW
PRICES.
Our departments con
taining Dress Goods, Silks.
Plush Goods, Blankets,
Shawls, Shoes, Hats, <fcc.,
is full and well assorted.
Many have said they have
grown richer by dealing
with us ; others poorer by
not doing so. Our store
is where proper prices are
given to one and all, and
a reputable guarantee ac
companies every transac
tion,
' ; ; St* . ?-. ' i .* v' ?- '? !
Plain and Fancy Candies, Fancy Crackers,
Cryitalized Fruits. We have ordered, to ar
rive next week, a line of ay 1er'? famous as
sorted Candy io ? lb and 1 lb. boxes, most
elegant coufectiouery made.
We sell the nicest small Pig Hams, Break
fast Strips and Smoked Tongues, Fish Roe,
Pickled Salmon, Mackerel, Dutch Herrings,
Sauer Kraut, Bologna.
Finest Elgin Butter, 30c, choice Butter,
25 cents.
Cream Cheese, Edam Cheese, Sweitzer Cheese,
Maccaroni, Vermacelli, Pearl Barley, Oat
Meal, Farina, Cerealine.
The largest assortment and standard goods
in canned Meats, Fish, Fruite aud Vegetables,
at very closest figures.
When the ever fresh co
nundrum arises, what can
we get for a certain meal
or special occasion, consult
us and you will be sure
to find something suitable
and nice. Give us your
orders and have goods sent
home without delay.
And, to our many coun
try customers, rest assured
that anything you buy of
us will be packed carefully
and you'll always get a
Dollars worth for a Dollar.
DOCKER k Bl'L'IM
Dec. 10
MASTER S SALE.
State of South Carolina,
SUMTER COUNTY.
In the Court of Common Pleas.
Barimeli Rhett ??andera?Plaintiff,
against Joseph M. Sanders and others
?Drfcndants.
BY VIRTUE of a Decretal Order made in
the above entitled cause, ard dated Oct
26th, 1889, I will sell at public auction,
in front of the Court House, in the City of
Sumter, in said State, on Monday, Janu
ary, 5th, 1891,?being Salesday?between the
hours of 11 o'clock in the forenoon, and 5
o'clock in the afternoon, the following lot of
parcel of land, to wit :
All that lot or parcel of land situate, lying
and being in the County of Sumter and State
of South Carolina, containing one hundred
and twenty-eight (128) acres, the same being
the lot or parcel of land marked as Lot No. 9,
on the plat filed in the return of the Commis
sioners in this case. S?id lot adjoins Lot No.
1, on said plat, allotted to Tbos. E.Sanders,
and Lot No. 2, on said plat, allotted tu Annie
Sanders. Said Lot is good timber Und | of
one mile from Magnolia and ? mile from W.
C. k A. Railroad.
Terms of Sale?Cash
Purchaser to pay for titles.
JOHN S. RICBARDSON,
Dec. 10, 1890. Master for Sumter Co.
MASTER'S SALE.
State of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF SUMTER,
In the Court of Common Pleas.
Marion Aloise?Plaintiff. against
Jos'ph B. Hdyne, Martha Bagne.
Elizabeth Davis and Susannah
Mahoney?Defendants.
BY VIRTUE of a decretal order made in
the above entitled cause and dated
Nov. 21st, 1890, I will sell at public auction
in front of the Court House in the City of
Sumter, in said State, on Monday, January
5th, 1891,?being Salesday?between the
hours of 11 o'clock in the forenoon and 5
o'clock in the afternoon, the following prem
ises, to wit:
Lot No. 2?All that lot or parcel of land,
in the city of Sumter and State aforesaid,
bounded South by Liberty street and measur
ing thereon 90 feet; East by Joshua Dewes;
West by Lot No 1?Aud North by the bound
ary line of the premises and measuring thereon
90 feet.
Also Lot No. 4?All that lot or parcel of
land, in the city*of Sumter and State afore
said, bounded South by Liberty street and
measuring thereon 90 feet ; East by Lot No.
3 ; West by Lot of S. Pierson, and North by
the boundry line of the premises and
measuring thereon 90 feet.
Tero1 s of Sale?Cash.
Purchasers to pay for titles.
JOHN S RICHARDSON,
Dec. 10, 1890. Master for Sumter Co.
MASTER'S SALE.
State of South Carolina.
COUNTY OF SUMTER.
Court of Common Pleas.
Edward H. Holman, assignee?
Plaintiff, against Margaret Wilson,
Julia Wilson and others?Defend
ants.
BY VIRTUE of a decretal order made in
the above entitled cause and dated No
vember 26th, '.890,1 will sell atpublic auction
in front of the Court House in the City of
Sumter in said State, on Monday, January
5th, 1891,?being Salesday?between the
hours of 11 o'clock in the forenoon and 5
o'clock in the afternoon, the following prem
ises, to wit :
All that tract or parcel of 1? nd, said to
contain one hundred acres more or less,
lying, situate and being in Spring Hill Town
ship, in the county of Sumter and State of
South Carolina, bounded North by lands sold
by A. C Holman to Edward Effort : .u by
lands of Washington Pierson, Taylct 3>imh!e
and Ranson Gamble; South by lands of A.
C. Holman, and West by lands of Ben Pierson
the same being the land sold to Moses Wilson
by A. C. Holman.
"Terms of Sale?Cash.
Purchaser to pav for titles.
JOHN S. RICHARDSON.
Dec 10, 1890. Master for Sumter Co.
""MASTER'S SALE
State of South Carolina.
COUNTY OF SUMTER.
In the Court of Common Pleas.
Richard I. Manning. Assignee?
Plaintiff against Mary Eleanor
Hoggins?Defendant
BY VIRTUE of a decretal order made in
the above stated case and dated No?.
24th, 1890, I will sell at public auction in
front of the Court House in the City of Sum
ter, in said State, on Monday, January 5tb,
1891,?being balesday?between the hours of
11 o'clock in the forenoon and 5 o'clock in
the afternoon, the foliowiog premises, to wit:
All that certain piece, parcel or tract of
laud, situate, lying and being io Sumter
Countyr in the .State aforesaid,- containing
one hundred and'sixty 'acres, bounded on the
North beclaoda now or^ Hue of Mrs.
McDoDafifcr- on -the West by lands now or
late of ? v. ?JftesChampa; on the South by
lande now or late of-? DeeCbamps and
on the East by lands now or formerly of
W. D. Bianding?the same being the tract
of land-conveyed to the said Mary Eleanor
Huggine by the said W. D. Bianding.
Terms of sale?One-half cash, and th?
balance on a credit of one year from day of
sale, with interest from day of Sale?the
credit portion to be secured by the bond of
the purchaser and a mortgage of the premisess.
Purchaser to pay for papers and for record
ing mortgage.
JOHN S. RICHARDSON,
Dec. 10, 1890. Master for Sumter Co.
MASTER'S SALE.
State of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF SUM TE II,
In the Court of Common Pleas.
The Dundee Mortgage and Trust
Investment ? Company, Limited?
Plaintiff, against George McDnffie
Barrett, in his own right, and as
Administrator of Dora A. Barrett,
deceased, Virginia Barrett, Pauline
Barrett and others?Defendants.
BY VIRTUE of a Decretal Order made in
the above entitled cause and dated Nov.
26th, 1890, I will sell at public auction in
front of the Court House in the City of Sum
ter in said State, on Monday, January 5th,
1S91,?being Salesday?between the hours
of 11 o'clock in the forenoon and 5 o'clock in
the afternoon, the following premises to
wit :
Tract No, 1?situate, lying and being in
the County of Sumter and State of South
Carolina, containing one hundred and four
acres, the same being designated as tract No.
7 on a general plat of the Barrett lands, made
by S. M. Boykin, D. S., dated December 5th,
1870 and recorded in the office of the Register
of Mesne Conveyances for Sumter County
in Book V. at page 514.
Tract No. 2?Situate, in the County of
Sumter and State of South Carolina, con
taining ninety-eight and one-half acres (98$),
and designated on the above plat as tract
No. 8.
Tract No. 3?Situate in the County of
Sumter and State of South Carolina, con
taining one hundred and two (102) acres,
the samt being known as the Homestead of
G. McD. Barrett, and designated ou said plat
above mentioned as tract No. 6.
Terms of sale?Oup-half cash and balance
on a credit of one year from day of sale with
interest from day of sale. The credit portion
to be secured by the bond of the purchaser
and mortgage of the premises. The purchaser
to pay for papers and for recording mortgage.
The purchaser to have leave to pay his whole
bid iu cash.
JOHN S. RICHARDSON,
Dec 10, 1890. Master for Sumter Co.
"Fl?lM'lLlS JOB WORK
AT BOTTOM PRICES*
WATCHMAN AND SOUTHRON W OFFICE.
Having determined to
make extensive altera?
tions in our CLOTHING,
MAT, AND FURNISH
il
ING- GOODS Depart
ments, we will close out
the balance of our im
mense lines of Men's,
Youths', Boys' and Child
ren's Suits, Overcoats and
extra Fants, at largely re
duced prices* We are
compelled to have the
space for alterations, and
the prices named for the
goods will certainly give
it to us* Those who come
first will obtain the best
selections.
Our Mr. M. G. R. is
now in New Fork replen
ishing depleted stock, and
looking after Holiday
Goods which are daily
expected.
Nov. 26