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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER IO. at the Post O?je at Svunter, S. Q.y as Second Class Matter. NSW ADVERTISEMENTS. Lee & Moise? M or. e to Loan. J. S. Richardson, Muster?Sales. Brown k Chandler?Keep off Consumption. Duekvr k Bahrain?Christmas Specialties. S S. Laeey, Comptroller of the Currency? Notice. . Csrtis?Finest Variety Christmas Delicacies. . James Gordon Bennett?The New York Weekly Herald. Ertale of Samuel Newman?-Notice to Debtors and Creditors. Abe Battenberg, W. M.? Annual ?kction of Officers CUremont Lodge, No-64, A. F. M. Lee* Moise, Attorneys for the Bank of Sa inter, C. Walbero k Co., and the Simonds National Bank vs. R. ?. Mayes?Summons for* Personal. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Harvio, of Manning, pent Tuesday in the city. Mr Robert Witbergpooo, ?Old Bob," has vol. Wash is confined to nit nome with l?mi su )?ns m that he cannot get his shoe on. Tibs w^fri^dsjof i #i8?T*iial^ Ramsey ara gtad to see her bode from a pleasant visit to ber uncle, Dr. W. A. Ramsey of Dareeboio, Ga. J^.fL^^O^?Wj^n^bia wayfro? tbe Baptist Conten tion stopped In our ci-y to risk hi* se a. who. is bookkeeper at Brown k ?We ars fiad to near that Dr. W. Hamilton Bargees, who has been confined to his home by serious illness for several days, is now better, though recovering slowly. We had the pleasure of a chat with lit. -C:''A. P-jlet, Jr., of Lancaster, who has recently been in attendance on the National Alliance at Oc&la, Fla. Be came through to Join twee. P?yler, who has been here for some days risi ring relatives. Mr. W.W Childs of Stateberg,- left there ? to-day for Ifiddlebonmgb, Ky., where he expects to loe* te and make bis future home. Mr. Childs is you ng man of fine ?ducation mai wide culture, and will be a great loss to it j. ' W? ventare to hope be will some day return, **The wealth of other lands to bring/'ant? take up bis abode with us for the remainder of his days. Belig?ous. \ The Rev. John. Kershaw .will conduct services in the Church of the Holy Comforter on Snnday next. Bee. Mr. Bice filled toe Methodist .pulpit on Sunday morning last, and the Presbyterian, * ?1 the anion service, in the evening. A Loss tovthe City-. Mr. I- W. Fowler, general manager of the C. S. k N. railway, has resigned that position to order to accept a similar one on. a Coo neclkat and New York-railway, with head quarters at Hartford. Mr. and Mrs Fowler expect to leave on Monday next. We an nounce this fact with great reluctance, b? casse dorine their residence amongst as, Mr. and Mrs. Fowler have endeared themselves to too hearts of many of oar people, who will regret to see- them go, and offer them I their beet wishe? for their nealth, wealth, and prosperity in their new home." Street Crossings. The recent spell of bad weather demon strates the necessity of providing suitable street crossings, at least within the main basiness portion of tbe city. Granite blocks two feet long by tight or ten inches wide, nani ten inches high, en ok three inches in the earth, ?ad leaving seven inches ' above it wow2$ not be very expensive, and are just what are needed,. Let them be put eighteen inches apart, for th? free -passage of wheels, and oor community would rejoice. It is not often we ask oor City Fathers for anything," bat we only echo the unanimous wish of our people ia asking them to present us this as a CaSisbnas gifL : The S, ?. I. Bazaar. The following ladies have kindly consented to take charge of tables at the S. L. I. Bazaar on tbe 16tbT 17ih and 18ih : Mrs. W. R. Delgar and Mrs. CS. Matthies sen?Meats and oysters. . Mrs-R. A. Brand?Lemonade, cakes and icecream. Mrs. W. Alston Pringle?Fancr tables. Mrs. N. G. O?teen and Mrs. W. S. Mims? Fonts and candies. Mrs. W. M array?Flowers. Mrs.S.0 Baker?Art gallery. Miss Gtrardeau?Post office. Mason's Phonograph. Mr. C. T. Mason, Jr., has "*.ad for some tinsa ooe of Ediwe's phonographs at his borne in ?his city. Betakes pleasure in let ting his friends hear the reproductions of tbjt_wonderful little instrument, and has arrwojedjesort of torn which, when fitted ?tttbe machine at"the proper point, enables a whole ^oomfol of people to bear at once For a pleasant evening's entertainment, we know of nothing more interesting than this, OS well as instructive. We feel under many obligations to him foe oor opportunity to ?st?n to the mysterious little music maker, One does no* often hare, tbe chance to know bow bieown voice sonnds, bat he eso have Hie Mason> phonograph. a . A WfcMi Bank of Suzntor Officials. The increasing business of .the Bank of Sam ter bas necessitated a change io the dis tribution of th? work of its officers. Mr. W F. B. Haynsworth, well known to every one, is still the, president of the bank, Mr. A. White, Jry, wrbSv has since the bank began, ?erfonnedtbeVork both of cashier and teller, hast?oB^tb?duties belonging'to tbe cashier a#o??, Jfc\ W. ?. Rbame has been promoted ?m the position of book-keeper to that of tetter, Mr. B. J. R*iame from that of collection ?lerfc to that of individual book-keeker, and the bank has secured a valuable addition in the persea of Mr. Richard Wilder, for collec tlooifcierk.: Tht bank is now well equipped, apd^be pebfte arno entrust their business to it can feel eatis?ed that it vrill be carefully and promptly attended to. -rr-^Ww?-.? * <? - - A Scene on the Street. The sidewalk in front of tbe law office of Messrs. Lee k Moise was again a scene of ex citement, oa Friday last. The writer was on tbe opposite side of the street and was Attracted by Messrs. J. J. Harby and Asbby Briggs who were standing in front of each ?ober ia very threatening attitudes, and talking to aery load tones. At tbe crowd collected the altercation bees aw warmer, and tbe gestures more obren teeing ?nul Mr. Harby "capped tbe eliaux" by reaching over the heads of the pohcemao and others and tapping Mr. Briggs on tbe bead with tbe handle of a baggy whip, which besaatcbed from a neighboring boggy. Tbe blow went through Mr. Briggs* derby and inflicted a considerable braise on his head from' which the blood began pretty soon to trickle. The parties were promptly arrested ? nd required to put op security for their &ppearaeceat tbe Mayers Coart. Aeting Mayor Delgar beard the ease the same evening and a fine of $5.00 apiece was imposed upon the offenders. Docker & Bnltman. This ohi and reliable Srm comes before our readers this week with a new announcement ?f Christmas specialties. They have built ?p tbojr ever increasing business by giving **Bigb<{aalitke rather than seeming low prices" and pa/pose continuing to do Uisiuee* os that line. In variety and assortment their graceti department caa not be ex celled. They have paid special attention to the warns of the Soouct p?biie aad guarantee to give satisfaction. Th;y also carry a fall tine of Shoes, fiats, frress Goods and General Merchandise, which will be sold as low as possible. Call on them and get yoar Christ- j ^ tnat swpplict aad yon wiH eot regret it. 1 j i i \ i t i The store of Mosse Green is now ia full trim for the holiday trade, and presents a bande?me appearance, it is worth seeing, even if you dont ?b'tnk yoa need anything. A fine line of Men's and Boy's Hats, in cluding Silk and Felt Beavera, Stiff and Soft Gx?ds *f the latest and most popular sispes, *t Chaod 1er k Shaw's. Seri ven's Patea t Siasi ic Seam Drawers, Bed and White Wool Drawers, Ootton Drawers and all sorts of Drawers and V uder ?birts st Chandler k Shaw's. A trice assortment of Silk fT'nbre?es, attable for Christas presente, at ?Jfeaedler A-Shaw's. ?cose Mixtee 121 eis. Ib. ?t Cutia'j. Married. On Saturday last at the residence of the bride's mother in this city, by Rev. John Kerebaw, Miss Carrie Saunders and Mr Harris Hopkins The happy couple left for Hngood the same day. Prof. W S. Harsman. of the U S. Signal Service, Washington, D C, and Miss Fannie Hodges, sister of Rev. E. T. Hodges, were married oo yesterday afternoon at the Metho dist parsonage. Rev. E. T. Hodges officiating. Mr. und Mrs. Harsman left on the 6:30 train for Washington. A Happy Wedding. Bishopville Eagle Dec 4. Mr. Editor.?It was our pleasure to attend on last Wednesday evening 26th inst. the marriage of Mr. Chas. H Baker and Miss Battr- Fort, daughter of Capt. W. H. Fort, at the Baptist Oburch in Mayesville, Rev. W. P. Smith performing the ceremony. Promptly at 8 o'cTbck, while a beautiful wedding march was being played by Miss Annie Scarborough the contracting couple en tered,-preceded by Mr. G. G. Rowland and Miss Janie Scar borough-, Mr. Jos. B. Mayes and Miss Annie Weeler, as attendants. The church was beautifully decorated, and long before the hour arrived, was filled to its utmostcopacity, there being some unable to secure seats. At th? conclusion of the ceremony the happy couple with a large number of friends returned to the residence of Capt. Fort, where an elegant supper was spread. After supper tbe parly- rep*ired to tfee parloc-where -maay j pleasant boors, were passed. The^-jr ,eois received ^weretotb. nomerone and band?ese? among "the most valuable, were tjgK^goW spooos with initials engraved on bandle. The bride was one of Mayesvilie's most popular jroung ladies, aod tbeir maoy friends wish them a Jong aod happy life. .. c t Death. ?... _.. Miss Adda Fraser, second daughter, of j CaptL. L. Fraser, of M?chanicsb?rie, died on last Thursday after a snort illness/ and was buried at Hepbzibab Church on Friday. Dr. Edmunds conducted the services. "Out of Sight." We bave heard varying opinions expressed relative to tbe piay above named, rendered on tbe boards of our theatre last week. Some praise it, aud some vsay it was very poor. Some saw no indecency in it, and some did. The piece de res?tatt?t of tbe performance was, we understand, the momentary appearance of a woman clad in flesh-colored tights, about whom, after this brief exposure, a cloak was thrown. But, all the way through, from first to last; we are informed, unchaste sug gestions by means of lascivious gestures,- - and voluptuous postures and movements, we're^ lavished upon tbe audience. In a word, the whole thing was indecent, and if snch expo sures of tbe person, male Or female, were made any where except on the stage, the persons making them would surely be arrested and arraigned before the police court. The ques tion is does the fact that tbe stage is taken as tbe place where snch indecencies-are commit ted, alter io any way the fact of their indecen cy ? How can it? ? , Would any modest womfirf'conseot to be seen witnessing such an exhibition anywhere except on tbe stage? Would she consent to. witness it anywhere, whether she were seen or not? If she would not, why should she witness it on the stage? She bad far better keep away from such places, and if there be doubt as to the character of tbe play to be rendered, she had better solve the doubt on tbe safe side of modesty. As to the particular play io question, we bave Siva io one o?our exchanges, that it is to be given ovfer^again in Greenville, but thai ti. e scen t alluded to above ? to be ommitted. This carries its own evidence with it of bow it was regarded in Greenville. We look on such plays as designed and calce la ted to debauch and depave tbe morals of tho??e wbc witness them. Every man and, woman who bas respect for virtue, purity, and decency, owes it to himself and herself, and to their children/ to resent tbe indignity thus sought to be put upon them, aud one of tbe surest ways of securing decent and res pectable plays in our theater, is to refuse to go there unless assured that tbe proprieties are not going to be violated. God knows there is quit* enough depravi t v la our midst already." Quite enough " dram drinking, gambling, riceisiioosut-ss, fes enng rores on the t?ody social. cancerous ulcers eating out the manhood, the honor, tbe nobiltyof our men, dragging them down to the low level of jhose on whom human law has set its stigma of shame, and from whom society seeks to pro tect itself by the ban of exclusion. That vice, covered up under the guise of amusement, gilded and made attractive by the glare of the footlights, and the free use of cosmetics, should be imporUd to add to the domestic article already robust and well-de veloped, is, io our opinion, a burning shame. Mince Meat iu Pails, Glass, and by the pound, at Docker & Bultman's. Smoked and Pickled Fish Roe, and Smoked Tongues, at Ducker k Bultman's. * English Chow Chow and Mixed Pickles, at Ducker & Bultman's. New Figs, Prunes, Raisins and Nuts, at Ducker k Bultman's. Tbe young men bere are talking of gettine up a tournament, if they can muster a suffi cient number of Knights to enter the lists. ? ire is no reason why it should not be success. igt s should not be recreant, as from tbe tomber of fair ladies, ' here will be no difficulty in selecting a Queen of "Love and Beauty." ;'There are also rumors of a Christmas dance to be given at Sum ter and Stateburg. Bey your Fire Crackers of Curtis. ^rery?ody fcaews, ferrie s Meats ejpcell all j o ?bera, te bt bad at Curtis's. Rot?Roy finest 3 lb." Tomatoes at Curtis's 15 cents. Sooth welt's Koglisb Jams, escorted, at 25 cts., Curtis's. Richard & Robbins celebrated can Tongue, Chicken, aad Game, at Curtis's Sugar Coated Yeast Oak"* at 2 cents each, at Curtis's. There was quite a crowd assembled on Court House square, on Monday last, to wit ness the performances of two . men and an educated bear. Among other feats the bear climed a tree, in tbe rear of the Court House and ensconced himself in the fork of the same, much to the astonishment and admiring won der of tbe young folks. Nothing Like it Before. Nothing like the elegant center-table mir rors at tbe Surater Book & Novelty Store has ever been seen in Su m ter. The finest line of dressing-cases ever shown in the city, at S. B. k N. Store. There are some very lovely novelties in Albume at tbe S. B. k N. Store. Those mirrors are the most unique things ever shown in tbe city. S. B. k N. Store. An Old Hen. Sumtes, S. C , Dec. 6. 1890. Mir. Editor: Did you ever hear of a hen liviue twelve years? My grandmother gave my mother a hen twelve years ago, before 1 was born. S?J** was hatched in the spring of 1879. She was a good old ben, and bas rais ?d a great many " chickens. Two years ?go our ?>Id cow broke her leg, and we had to amputate it, and she soon j^ot well, and raised us more chickem;. A hawk k;?led her yester day, and we buried her to-day. J am eight rears old. Nan Mitchell. Go to Chandler k Shaw's for nice Christ' mas presents. j A beautiful line of Mufflers and Silk Handkerchiefs, suitable for Christmas pr?s* ?nts, ti Chandler k Shaw's. A new let of Neckwear just opened at Chaud 1er k Sha w'e, i? dud Lag? T**cks 4-in hand Windsors, Ring Scarfs and Bows. AU tbe latesteeyles in Collars, Cuffs, Gloves, fee, at Chandler k Shaw's. -?- - <BV- - Io the Seoate of Sooth Carolina ;here axe twenty farmere, teo lawyers, )oe phyeteian, ooe banker and two ?oaraalistft. In tbe House (bere are ?ixty-eightfarmers, twenty-five lawyers, ;hree physicians, six merchante, three jiaoters. one dentist, ooe contractor, ;wo Bannisters, one purveyor, two eaefeere, three mechanics, one lumber B&o and ooe millwright. 111 -o ? tmm -? Personally. Tfce -enrire stock of Xmas books and j loaet?^ at the Sumter Book k Novelty j >io*e was selected personally by a member of j be ompaay from the ia?g?st stock in tbe j ouatry. ?eaut?fel Cbristmag Cartfs at Decorine*?. ! Stateburg Letter. Statebcrg, S. C, Dec. 6, 1S90. Mr. Editor : Since our communication of last week nothing of special interest has oc curred in this enterprising community, unless certain mysterious meetings among the ladies might be considered worthy of note. Taken in connection with the approaching holidays, these conclaves may mean something pleasant ?Xmas tree3 fur instance. Come up on Xmas eve and look around, and should you see wax candles "raining" their light from any of the dwellings in this vicinity, or should you hear choral harmonies, eater ! You will not be an unwelcome guest. Our Trial Justice is still busy attaching the property, if not the hearts of delinquent debt ors, and he has now quite a livery stable of horses and mules, led away captive. While we write, information comes that Elias Weed, our mail carrier, has been involv ed in a "slight unpleasantness" at Clareroont, resulting in ' several severe cuts, which he re ceived at the hands of Ned Withers, making surgical attention necessary. Yours truly, Observer. Beautiful and Useful. A fine line of Wall Ornaments, Brackets, Pictures, 4c, in addition to a full line of furniture from which many useful end suitable articles can be selected for Christmas presents will be found at J. D. Craig's. ? - -?? ?? A Beautiful Sight. We.allude to the interior of the jewelry store of Mr. L. W. Folsom. Be has spent 'much time and taken great pains in eodeav I ?ring to make hie new ftuarters as attractive as possible, and, if we are a judge, be has succeeded. On the right, as you enter, near the door, is the new regulator he has recently received. It is eight feet high and is a mar? vei of mechanism sod beauty. Next to the regulator stand two beautiful glass wall cases, filled with silverware of varied designs, and suited to the wants and means of every one wishing to gire a Xmas present of that char acter. And right here we will say that an other of bese cases is now on the road, to gether with several new lines of stock. On the left are shelves laden with clocks, and above these are displayed magnificent steel engravings and water-colors, some of which, mounted upon easels, also adorn the middle portion of the store. This is a. new line, re cently opened by Mr. Folsom, and adds greatly to the appearance of his store. Upon his counters are show cases filled with watch es, rings and ornaments of every description. A novelty in the line of show cases is a circu lar case about feet in height, with revolv ing stands upon which to display knives, scissors and razors. Altogether, his store is one of the prettiest we know of, and he guar antees satisfaction to those buying of him. % A box of correct stationery in a handsome box is a nice present for anyone. ? S. B. & N. Store. Do noj wait nntii the prettiest things have been sold. "S. JEfc. & N. Store. Senator Wade. Hampton was ac cidentally shot and painfully wouoded by bis son, McDiifSe Hampton, while bird banting on his Mississippi farm about two weeks ago. The Senator was in the act of mounting his horse when bis son fired at a bird, not seeing; that hie father was io the iioe of fire. Two or three shot streck the Senator's head and one of them entered his eye. He will be confined to a dask room for some time, but bis eyesight may be saved. Manicure sets are very fashionable presents. S. . & N. Store. As the city grows, we purchase finer stock, oee this season's novelties. Haodsome assortment Christmas Cards, ?ust received at DeLorme's. When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria. When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria. When she became Miss, sbe^clung to Castoria. When she had Children, she jave them Castoria ;?h^traas Cards and eicejiept Tokens at De?o?m?'?. V ? THE MARKETS. \ ?? * S.?MTER, S. .C.;VDec. 10, 1390. COTTON.?Market du?l; sales 475. Mid dling. 8? to 8f. I CHARLESTON, S. C, Dec.9, 1890. 'Cotton?Sales, none. Quotations : mid dling, 9J. K WILMINGTON, N. C, Dec 9, 1890. . Spirits Turpentine.?Salee at quotation. Market opened steady at 3 ?? cts per gallon Rosin.?Firm at $1.10 tor Strained and $1.15 for Good Strained. Crude Turpentine.?Yellow Dip, $1.90; Virgin $1.90, Hard $1.20. Cotton.?Sales, none. Market quiet. Quotations are : Middling 8f. FOR SALE, ON MAIN STREET. IOFFER FOR SALE THE RESIDENCE now occupied by me on Main Street. 6 large, comfortable rooms, -necessary ont buildings, one of the best wells of water in city, very large and good garden. K-F. EPPERSON, Ex'oe Dec. 3?Ira. HOW TO DISPOSE JDF YOUR POULTRY AND IfiOS. ALL PERSONS COMING TO TOWN and having poultry, eggs; etc v to dis pose of can get full value for same by bring ing them to my store, on corner of Main and Republican Streets, where I will sell ? com mission. Will make this line a specialty for the holiday trade. Satisfaction guaranteed. All persons wishing to secure turkeys and chickens will please leave their orders with me. H. W. M A CK BY, Green Grocer. Sumfer, S. C , Dec. 3? 3t Estate of E. Rash Chandler, DECEASED. IWILL APPLY TO THE JUDGE OF PROBATE for Sumter County on Jan. 3rd, 1891, for a Final Discharge as Executor of said Estate. HARRY RYTTENBERG, Executor. Dec. 3?4L_ State of South Carolina. COUNTY OP SUMTER. By T. V. Walsh, Esq., Probate Judge. TTTHEREAS, SEBASTIAN W. JAMES, Y I made suit to me, to grant him Letters of Administration, of the Estate aud effects of LUCIAN M. JAMES, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish all aud singular the kindred and creditors of the said Lucian M James, late of said County (then Dist.) deceased, that they be and appear before me, in the Court of Pro bate, to be held at Sumter, on Dec 18th, 1890, next, after publication thereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, this 3rd day of December, Anno Domini, 1890. THOS. V. WALSH, ])ec. 3?2 Judge of Probate. PLUMMER JOHNSON. BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, sr/ifTFR, s. a. IS PREPARED TO DO ALL WORK entrusted to his care, either in the make jp of new work, or mending line and guaran tee satisfaction. Terms low. Call and pf-e ne at Shop, next door to Mois?s ? Lee's law jffice. Dec 4. O FOR SALE. I have on hand a fine lot of C?IOECE EXTRACTED HONEY, j| or sale by the gallon or less quantity. j < ALSO, HONEY IN THE COMB. ' Orders filled at residence, on Republican , < Street. Sample? can be seen at Watchman 1 \nd Southron office. N. G. OSTEEN, ? How Far Can you See? How far can we see from any piven height ? This is a question thai occurs to the inquisitive minri frequently. From the Eiffel ?ower, the highest artificial structure in the world, sav 1,000 feet, we would enjoy a circle of vision bounded by a horizon 39 milfS distant. From Mount Everest, the highest peak in the Himalayas (27,000 feet) oi.e should see, if the air was clear enough, nearly 200 mi?es. Though the horison is re?iricted, the busi ness or professional man. housewife or social queen particularly, suffering from loss o? appetite, general debility, dyspepsia or from a threatened attack of mal trini lever, should see their own well-beinir sufficiently clear to secure a bottle of that King of Medicines, Dr. Westmoreland's Calisaya Tonic. Overwork ed men and enervated women cannot do without it. For sale by all druggists, and wholesale from Dr. A. J. China. Go to A. J. China's drug house for Hyacinths, all colors, double and single, also Tulips, Crocus, Lily, of the Valley, &c FOR SALE, CHEAP. SEVERAL FINE BUILDING LOTS*ON Calhoiin and Republican Sii rets, near my residence nr-d residence of Capt Juhn Reid. A nue t-banre to buy a home. Lots all high and dry and very desirable. Terms easy. Immediate possession siven. For full particulars call on, or address D. J. WINK. Snmrer. S C . Nov 20. 130f?. HOLMAN & LEM?STER. CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS, SUM TER, S. C WILL MAKE BIDS ON ANY WORK in City or County, and will do all work with despatch and in best of work manship. Calla by mail or otherwise responded to promptly Can be found at present at build ings on Westend of Calhoun Street. E. II. HOLMAN, Nov. 26? G. F. LbUASTER. Sumter, S. C, Nov. 19, '90. Mr. Editor: Please allow me this opportunity to say that on Saturday, Nov. 22nd, I received another car load?all Horses?and all good work stock. During the season I propose to keep fully supplied with both Horses and Mules, so as to fully meet the de mand of my customers. Ask them to look out for new notices from time to time of Fresh Arrivals. Respectfully, Nov. 26. HORACE HARBY. HEADQUARTERS FOR FINE FAMILY GROCERIES. W/P. Harvey & Co's. Smoked Meats. HAMS, BREAKFAST BACON, BOLOGNA SAUSAGE, PIG'S FEET, FULTON MARKET BEEF, No. 1 MACKEREL. CANNED MEATS AND FISH. SALMON, HERRINGS, LOBSTER, SARDINES, in Mustard and in Oil, MACKEREL, SHRIMPS. OYSTERS, NORWAY HERRINGS, POTTED HAM, TONGUE, CHICKEN, TURKEY, LUNCH LONGUE. BRAWN, ROAST BEEF. CORNED BEEF, TRIPE, AND PIG'S FEET. FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. Peaches for Pies and in Syrup, Apricots, Pears. Pine Apple, Cherries, Olives, Beans, Green Corn, Okra and Tomatoes, Peas, Asparagus. Pickles, Sanees, Catchups, and Mustard, Prepared and Dry. Jellies and Preserves, in 5-lb. pails and in bulk to retail. Crosse ? Blackwell's assorted Jams, all flavors, Plum Pudding, Nute, Rn?5i is, Citron, Currants and Extracts. FINE LINE OF FRENCH AND PLAIN CANDIES. Oatmeal, l'?rley, Split Peas, New Buckwbea- and . O Molasses, Yankee Beans. CROCKERY, QUEENSWARE AND WOODENWARE. COFFEES, TEAS AND SPICES. TOBACCO AND CIGARS. The renowned DON'T CIGAR, the best in the City for 5 Cents. A full and complete line of HEAVY GROCERIES, Which we sell very close to large buyers. Orders carefully attended to. Send them early and often. CROSS WELL & CO., '0?r2$ S. . Comer Maia, ani Liberty Street, SUBITERi 8. C. HARDWARE. Paints, (Regal Brand Oils, Yarnishes and Brushes. DuPont's Powder. SPORTING GOODS A SPECIALTY. Agricultural Implements, Guns, Pistols. CUTLERY. AGENTS FOR Garland Stoves and Ranges, Studebaker Wagons and Road Carts, Buggies, Phsetons, Surries and Carriages. The Largest Assortment of Harness in the City. IRON PIPE, PUMPS, MILL SUPPLIES, HUBS, Rims and Spokes, Tinware, Woodenware, Rubber and Leather Belting. We flatter ourselves that the above lines are complete in every particular, and we would ask before buying that you call and examine the stock of B?ILLA Nov. 19 18GC e m INSURANCE AGENCY. 9 1 S1>0 CAPITAL REPRESENTED.?100,000 0*00 Liverpool and London and Globe ; North I>riti?h and Mercantile ; Northern Assaranco Corporation : Lancashire ; Home Insurance Co. of New York ; JS'na if Hartf.?r?i ; Connecticut hi stance 0" ; Springfield Fire and Marino; Hert ford Fire Insurance Co.; Fire Association of Philadelphia ; American of Phila leiphiji : St Paul of Minuit? ; Germania of New York : Underwriters Agency, S'ew Vori:: Georgia Home insurance'Co.;; United Underwriters; Sun Mutual )f New Orleatip ; Southern of New Orleans Insurance solicited on Cotton Gins. Merchan?iM?, and DtvTiing?. Office ?Q new two-Story sti>v. cornet o? M iiu aud Republican ?lrvel?,. Oct. 1 Ufi ftfl i Ifi! kJ Olii W jk AT TI ALIN Ul O.OO. Tremendous Stock ANO CHE APEST PRICES. Durant & Belitzer. Oct 15 TAX RETURNS for 1890-9?. KETURNS of Personal Property and Polls will be received at the following times and places, viz : R. I Manoing's, Tuesday, Jan. 13. Tindall's, Weduesday, JaD. 14. Wedgefield, Thursday, Jan. 15. Gordon's Mill, Friday, Jan. 16. Johnson's Store, Monday, Jan. 19. Shiloh, Tuesday, Jan. 20. Lynchburg, Wednesday, Jan. 21. Magnolia, Thursday, Jan. 22. Mayesville, Friday, Jan. 23. Reid's Mill, Monday, Jan. 26. Bishopville, Tuesday and Wednes day, Jan. 27 and 28. Manville, Thursday, Jan. 29. Spring Hill, Friday, Jan. 30. Mecbanicsville, Saturday, Jan. 31. Stateburg, Monday, Feb. 2. Hagood, Tuesday, Feb. 3. Rembert, Wednesday, Feb. 4. Scarborough, Thursday, Feb. 5. And at the Auditor's cffice in Suinter on all other days, from Jan. 1st until February 20?h, inclusive. The law requires that all persons owning property, or in anywise having charge of such property, either as agent, husband, guardian, trustee, executor, admiuistrator, &c., return the same under oath to the Auditor, who re quests all persons to be prompt id making their returns and sare the 50 per cent, penalty, which will be added to the property valuation of all persor.3 who fail to make returns within the time prescribed by law. A. B. ST?CKEY, Dec 3 Auditor fvjn.ter Cou:.ty. A PACKED STORE Va ?3 2? 5^ Us ' cLw %:\ a? ?n ita fia ALL KINDS OF Christmas Goods -AND EVERYDAY GOODS. HEADQUARTERS FOR Fruits, Toys, Nuts, Raisins, Confectionery. STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES. A large supply of FIREWORKS, wholesale and retail. Best goods and lowest prices guaranteed. Nov. 19?6t._ FINAL INTEREST DIVIDEND. Charleston, S. C November, 189C. THE CREDITORS of the National Bank of Sumter, S. C, are hereby informed that the Receiver is prepared to pay a final Interest Dividend on ?11 claims proved, equal to a Dividend of 6.34 per rent, on the princi pal sura from 24ih August, 1387, to 20th September, 1890. These dividend checks can only he delivered by the Receiver upon the surrender of the ''printed certificates" each Creditor received when his claim was allowed by the Receiver as well as his receipt for such final Dividend. These certificates and receipts may be handed to the Simonas National Dank, Sum ter, S. C , or the Bank of Sumter, S. C, for transmisi?n to me through tiieir correspond ent Banks here, or to anv agent here* JOHN E. PHILLIPS, Receiver, Nov. 26?3t Charleston. S. C. f??PPTftW vV* Ij? Douglas Shoes are v?u irAUn warranted, and every pair has his name and price stamped on bottom. :ADies $3 SH0fe CENTLEMEN. Fine Calf and Laced Waterproof Grain. The excellence and wearing qualities of this shoe cannot la* better shown than by the strong endorse ments of its thousands of constant wearers. S^*.00 Genuine Hand-sewed, an elegant and 53 stvUsli dress Shoe which commends itself. S . Untid (icwcd W'r't. A Cue calf Shoe < > unequalled for style and durability. S 0.50 Goodyear Welt is the standard dress ?? shoe, at a popular price. I Policemau s Shoe is especially adapted , C SQ.GO c3 for railroad men. farmers, ote. AH made in Congress, Button and Lace. $3&$2 SHOES ?G&fcJ hav?becnmost favorably received since introduced 1 and the recent improvements make them superior ? to anv shoes sold at these prices. Ask' your Dealer, and if he cannot supply you send ; direet'to factory enclosing advertised price, or a | postal for order blanks. W. I.. DOUGLAS, Brockton, Aloes. : OR SALIO ; : J. Ryttsn! erg k Sons, Agents, Jaa. 1 SUMTER, S. C. CAB LOA? OF FOE BUIW?NG ?SOBSES. TW? CAB LOADS 3??D MlJtESv One Car Load Old Hickory Wagons. CELEBRATED SPIRAL SPRING C0RTLA3SD CARTSL Also, a few of the PAEEY CARTS. All kinds of CARRIAGES, Surrjs, Buggies and Phaetons. HARNESS. A few hundred bushels of na tive Red Rust Proof Oats. IT JH.? December 3 SALE ! For the next 30 days I Will close out at a great redaction Dress Goods, Wraps,! CLOAKS AND JACKETS. An Examination is Solicited* SUMTER, s. a tfov 26?2m PROPRIETORS OF Hav<3 bought this space for a time, to inform the public that they are prepared to protect their lower extremities from the rain and fiOi-t of the coming season. The older citizens of Sumter know this /OLD FIRM so well that comments to them are not neces sary, but the population ef oar city has io* jreased so rapidly, there are a great many here now, who hare not made therr icquaiutance and we do not think we would be acting the part of the Goo? Sauiaritau, did we not advise tbetn to go to BULTMANN k BRO., when in seed of 3 Or they are better prepared to suit them in that line thau any othjrilousc in the ;ity, as they are Shoemakers of 40 years experience arid make theihoe business heir sole study and occupation. ' Their prest nt stock was manufactured before tne adcance in the Leather narkct and will be sold at former Zvro Sgurcs. By this one item they will Save you from 15 to 25 Per Cent. >n your shoe bili, and always give you solid leather to walk on. In addition to heir regular line, they sell the renowne?! 'SBATTO- HACmXK, md carry a complete stock- of Fine Trunks and Valises, &a ?- Milte** Sept 11 Opposite Court I?oil?o Square, Sttniior, S. ?.