The watchman and southron. (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, December 31, 1890, Image 2
WEDNESDAY. DECEMBRE 31.
khtetd at UtoPott Qficxat Sumter, S.
j iC^a* Second da** Matter.
The Sumter Watchman was founded
far180^ and the Tnse Southron in 1866.
Tho Watchman and Southron now has
the combined circalatios and influence
of both of the old papers, and is mani
festly the beat advertising medium in
~ water.
?fea?? ?? i
CHIEF JUSTICE SIMPSON.
Cliief Justice William D. Simpson
died at his home in Columbia, on the
corner of Main and 'S um ter streets, a:
7 o*eloek &iat Friday morning. Although
? nat been known by many of tbe bar
i and hit f?eods that Judge Simpson's
health hud been indiffercn* for son?)
Ane past, yet tbe announcement of bis
death, cons?quent upon only two days
illness, cstee with a shock to all.
In" his death the State has lost an
eminent jurist and tbe bar a shining
example of moral and .professional
worth*
Jodge Simpson was born in Lauren 3
Coonty on *Sb 27th October, 1823, and
bad just passed the h year of bis
age. : Bs was graduated at tbe Sooth
Curorma Coll?ge in 1844, in tbe same
ciasa^with lb* late C. B. Melton, and
other distinguished men. After 1 ear
ing &e South Carolina College be took
ft coarse at the Harvard law school, and
' was one of that fortunate band of
students who attended tbe law lectures
of. that eminent - J ndge, author, and
scholar, Joseph Story. He was
adopted to the bar ra 1846, and com
menced practice in partnership with th 5
laSe Henry C. Young, a leading lawyer
at Lamecs. He made bis first appear
ance m publie life, in the House, as a
representative, in which capacity be
rendered his native county distinguished
service for several terms.
At tbe commencement of the war be
went into the army as a volunteer aide
4o General M, L. Bonham. and was one
of hi*staff at tbe battle of Manassas
Jn Joly; 18CI, be was elected Major of
14th Soath Carolina Volunteers.
Soon afterwards he was promoted to the
?dectenaot Colonelcy of the regiment.
Se Iben sorted with General Gregg's
fegimesi to the battles around Rich
mond. . He was present at tbe battle of
Federicksburg, and served with coolness
ami distiognished gallantry throogb all
of tbe battles in which he was engaged.
After the battle-of Federicksbarg , be
resigned bis commission in th*- army to
take his seat in the Confederate Con
gress*' .In 1808 he was elected to the
United States . Congress over K. J.
Wallace, the Republican Candidate, by
*--majority---of 4,291 votes, bat on
aeeouot of political disabilities was not
allowed to take his seat.
& was in the great revolution of 1876
the element of bis mind and man
hood were 'recognized, and be was
elected tor the office of Lieutenant
Governor on the Hampton ticket. He
Was re-elected in 1878, and at that time
1f? Understood that he was to fill the
chair on the election of
to lbs Senate.
He was elected to the Chief Jostice*
hip in 1879, aad has held that position
ever since. His term would have ex
percd on the 30th July, 1892. Ob
that be could bave been spared a little
longer. Bat tbe ways of Providence
are not our ?raya, and teach as "What
shadows we are, what shadows we
It is a sad bot grateful privilege
briefly to record here some of tbe events
in the useful lire of this great and good
man. A life characterised by indi
viduality of thought and action, and
&ee from anything mean or selfish.
He will be remembered by the people
of tbe State as a soldier, lawyer, patriot
and Judge ; by the bench and bar as
an 8?oqaeot advocate, learned counsellor
aad painstaking jadge ; by young men
who were so fortunate as bo know him,
as a charming educated gentleman,
always willing to aid them with bis
valuable counsel, and encourage them
with his benignant sympathy.
His life was one of high aims, indomi
table energy, unwavering fidelity and
firmness:; it will stand for us and our
successors as a model for the formation
of individual and professional character.
THE - THREE ' CS.
It is a great pity that the affairs of
this road should have become so em
barrassed as to necessitate its being put
into tbe bands of a receiver. We
regard it as quite a misfortune to the
State to bave a lioe which runs throogh
snob a rieh and thriving section of
country fall short of being self-sup
porting. We cannot resist the con*
elusion that it cou'h? not bave been
operated in such a manner as to give
(be line a lair showing and bring about
the best results. The a a spices ander
which it eommeoeed operation were far
from favorable and in addition to the im
me * * "i* ndUures whieb the necessary
{gt- 9 ailed, was the expense of
iko. litigs ton in the matter of the
Township bonds which cases were ap
pealed to the Supreme Court. This,
coming at a time wheo the construction
of its road bed bad not been completed, j
and when tbe outlay of capital bad to
be made without any returns, was
enough of itself to oripple the enter
prise.
Tbe bondholders are fortooate io the
appointment of sach a mao, as Mr.
Ssmue? Lord, of Charleston, as receiver
for tbe road. He baa a national repu
tation as a great lawyer and his coo
.scie otiousn ces and integrity are not
surpassed by his talents and ability.
If there is any chance at ail for the
road to recover its shattered fortunes it
will do so ander the management of
Mr. Lord. Speaking of the advantages
of the line, Mr. Lord says:
"It is going to be finishecPand it is
going to be a success. It will realize
a dream of sixty or seventy " years of
out people.
' The road ja divided into three divis
ions for purposes of construction. The
southern division begins at Camden,
143 miles from Charleston, the termi
nus of the South Carolina railway, and
extends to Marlon. N. C, on tbe
Western Nortt Carolina railroad, a
distance of 17 ? miles. Altogether
nearly $6,0G0,0C9 bave been put \a
the road. Jost observe this dark strip
c*> the map. It is reported to represent
for 300 miles, the richest coal and iron
region in ..&he United States, and tbe
greatest hardwood timber belt in North
America The main object is to afford
transportation for these rich products.
"Besides, this road accomplishes the
purpose for which $2,0Q0,000 have
[been expended in the ineffectual effort
to tunnel the Blue Ridge mountains.
4*My opinion is that the people of
Charleston instead of making light of
the road should put some money in it
and help it out of th?; rat. Pennsylva
nia and Massachusetts- capitalists have
shown their confidence in its future by
patting several million dollars into it.
He bad heard it confidently prophesied
by a competent authority that the road
weald prove one of the richest plants
in America."
THE OBISP ?P CAROLINA.
Too much cannot be said in praise of
the manly stand taken, and course pur
sued in the House by Col John C Has
jrell. He has been for many years
Rieh land's leading representative in the
Legislature, and-one of its most con
spicuous members. His position on all
public.measures of importance has been
an iform ly so and?characterized by wis
dom acd strong statesmanship. His
long term of service as Chairman of the
Ways and Means Committee has given
him a knowledge of and experience in
matters of State that should entitle his
opinions to respect aod consideration,
to say nothing of his acknowledged
talents and ability, and familiarity with
parliamentary law.
During the recent session Col. Has
kell took hut little part in the discus
sions of the Hou?3 , only rising to speak
when he* deemed it his duty to make
suggestions to prevent mistakes and
errors io legislation. His speech de
bouncing the violent* oppressive and
usurpa tor j action of Speaker Irby inj
attempting to railroad so-called "Ad
ministration Bills" through the House
)ut of their regular order, and actually
before they could be printed, will com- j
mand the admiration of all true demo- J
jrats and liberty-loving people.
A time will come when the represen
tatives of the people will listen to this
?ise Minister as England finally did to j
ier Beaeonsfield. j
PRINGLE PUNISHED.
A great deal has been written about
he discharge of Mr. Butler, from 1
lis place as one of the engrossing ,
slerks, by Attorney General Pope, on <
iccount of his political opinions, and <
he consequent prosecution of tbe At- 1
orney General therefor in the Court (
>f Trial Justice Pringle T. Youmans, J
>f Columbia. There is a statute, (
Section 2,552, which makes it au in- ]
?ctable offense, for such reason, "To
lischarge such citizen from employment 1
>r occupation." Any person guilty of \
such offense shall be "fined not less ^
ban fifty or more than one thousand j
lollars, or imprisoned not less than 1
hree months, or more than one year,
>r both, at the discretion of the Court." 1
Cfpon the affidavit of Mr. Gonzales, j
lue t ice Youmans -issued the warrant I
or tbe arrest of the Attorney General, \
>ut after the preliminary examination, *
lummarily dismissed tbe. case. The ?
jress has beea severely criticising Mr. j
ifoumans* action io the matter from
Beginning to end?especially bis rul
hgs upon the law in the trial, and in
allowing entirely irrelevant testimony | i
:o be admitted. Mr. Youmans came
>ut in a card about ten days ago saying
ae would "stoop" to answer the insin
jations, charges, ete , in a short time.
Well, tbe card after due preparation was
written, and in noticing same tbe News
ind Courier in their issue of the 29th,
aas the following witicism :
Trial Justice Youmans appeared in
the Sunday News and Courier yester
day in his great role of the origiual
and only great stooper, ai d it is only
just to say that tbe performance was
entireiy satisfactory to the stoop-er and
the stoop ee, to say nothing of tbe
stoop-ed.
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The Agony is Over.
Colombia Rfgister.
The Tillman Legislature, as some
call it, has come and gone, still we sur
vive. What has it done? Weil, the
people will njver know a shadow of dif
ference between this and the Legists
tures that sat before it. If the u*ual
appropriation had been made for tbe
State House the possibility is this body
would have spent more than the last
Legislature As it is now, we can see
no material redaction of expenditures.
The*"? bave been some changes nude
in methods, such, for instance, as tbe
creation of a phosphate coqi mission to
manage the phosphate property and col
lect the royalties of the State. This
duty has hitherto beeo discharged by
the Agricultural Department without a
cent of cost. The new commission in
the discharge of this duty will cost
something, though possibly nothing to
complain of. We do not expect to see
at its bands any better or moro efficient
work than the State received from tbe
Department of Agriculture
Tne stoppage of tbe work on the
State House can scarcely be called
economy in any direction.
The new railroad law, having met
with the Governor's disapproval, fails
aod we are remanded to the law we j
have lived under comfortably for the !
past few years. Two places of the~j
Railroad Commission will have to be
filled by appointment as there has been
no election by the Assembly. The gen
eral public will suffer no inconvenience
in this matter. The State institutions
of learning, as well as of charities, have
suffered no harm, and taking the whole
round of legislation we honestly don't
think there is much room for complaint
nor much for special commendation,
Things will work pretty smothly, and
with a good crop next year the people
will soon forget that a new set of offi
cials are in the State House. We hon
estly think that we will bave a good
enough government any way, and see
no sense in all the talk about the State
having gone to the devil because there
has been a change of officials. It is
worse than folly to talk in this way ; it
is unpatriotio and selfish. The Regis
ter at least is not goiog to quit the ship
on account of a change of captains
We shall be glad to see any improve
ment in the conduct of affairs by the
present administration, and will more
sincerely regret any shortcomings.
We expect to see the State debt suc
cessfully placed, and the State's affairs
attended to generally with watchfulness,
vigor and the strictest integrity. With
such a government the people of the
State will bave no reasonable grounds
of complaint, and mark it, won't com
plain.
So we take leave of the Assembly,
thanking it as much for what it has not
done as anything else, and wish every
member pro or anfi a happy return
home and a merry Christmas.
Spurious Goid Coin.
Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 24 ?The
mint authorities bave discovered a coun
terfeit ?5 gold piece designed and
executed with such remarkable skill
that few of the experts can distinguish
the spurious coin from the geouioe. It
differs from the true coin only in sise,
being slightly larger in diameter. In
order to retire the spurious coin from
circulation the mint officers will pur
chase the bogus coins at their face value
and then destroy them. The counter
feits have an intrinsic vaiue of $4.40.
The newspapers of Berlio report that
30,000 Russian Jews are expected to
arrive at Hamburg soon, and that
arrangements are being made there to
send them to Brazil. It is stated that
committees are now being formed in
Hamburg to take charge of the army of
Emigrants on their arrival.
[From Columbia Record.J
Tillmauism !
What a world of meaning in the
word I
Who can comprehend ?
To all who crossed Capt. Tillman In
the campaign, it means, in brief, vin
dictiveness.
To Columbia it means a hatred that
would consume it in a breath if it
eould !
To the State at large it means any
thing that will gratify his ambition, ?r
satisfy his spleen.
To the Democracy, with him at the
beim, it means death.
This is Gov. Ben Tillman as we see
him, surrounded bv his satellites,
[rby, Shell, Pope, Stan land, Talbert
ind Thomas, plus a few other lesser
lights. -
. To his supporters, the bulk of the
Democracy of the State, we speak in
ill sincerity, and with perfect confi
dence of their honest y of purpose.
But for Mr. Tillman we have no
?ompromising term. He professed to
oe a reformer fighting for the rule of
the people, against ring rule. As such
we were in sympathy with him. Not
until he called upon Gov. Richardson
:o place the entire election machinery
in bis hands, and declared that he
jvonld be Governor "by bloodshed if
accessary," did we repudiate him.
Siuce that time his every act and
recommendation, almost, has gone to
convince us that he is a demagogue of
he worst and most dangerous type.
The end we feel sure wilToear us out,
ml we prefer that it would nor. He
coasts of his Democracy and brands
?very one who did not vote for him as
\a enemy thereto, yet he recommends
o his Legislature of tools to tear down
everything that the Democracy of the
xist fifteen years has built up at much
iosf:.
He destroys the State University and
nakes of it a theoretical college. Can
ae offer any good reason for destroy
ngthe mechanical department? Ij?t
Prof. Strode and the trustees of the
Diem son college speak out, ir they are
lot afraid, and say what they advised
rim about this department.
Did he act on their advice ?
Why destroy the Agricultural Com
nission ?
If it was not as effective for good as
t should be infuse more life into it,
jush it forward. Reform means pro
gress, not retrogression ! The exhibit
>f the department may be pleasing
ind instructive for the boys to look at
iround Clemson, but, it will not give
strangers much idea of South Caroli
na's resources, hid away in the moun
ains.
This exhibit should be where it can
ye seen by most people. The destruc
tion of those things should not be ac
complished merely to gratify Mr. Till
nan's personal feelings iu the matter.
They are of importance and should be
weighed on their merit. Could he not
stop with these. But what he cannot
lestroy he must control. He puts
liirnseif in control of t he Clemson col
lege, and seeks to control the Citadel,
the institute for the deaf and dumb,
ind the lunatic asylum.
Truly he must feel his vast superiori
ty.
And this one man power is what he
palls Democracy.
Shades of Jefferson ! look down upon
its.
FOR DYSPEPSIA,
Indigestion, and Stomach disorders, use
BROWN'S TROX BITTSRS.
AU dealers keep it. SI per bottle. Genuine has
trade-mark and crossed red lines on wrapper.
Bachlen'* Arnica Salve.
The Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises
Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum. Fever Sores, Tetter,
Chapped Hands Chilblains, Corns and all
Skin fcrupoons. and positively cures Piles, or
ao pay required It is guaranteed to give per
fect 9aiisf-*ctinn, or money refunded. Price
25cents per box. For sale by J. F. W. De
WANTS,
ADVERTISEMENTS of five Hoes or less
will t>e inserted under this head for 2f>
rents fur each insertion. Additional lines
5 cents per line.
WANTED?-YOUR EVES EXAMINED.
Go to the Rucket Store, and A. Shaw,
Optician, will examine your eyes fr*e of
charjre, and fi? them with Zmem>in's eph-brat
pd Diamar.ta Spectacles and Eye Glasses.
Open Tuesday, January 6th, 1891.
State of South Carolina,
County of Sumtfr.
By T V. Walsh, Ery , Probate .hulge..
WHEREAS, TEMPLE C. BROAD DfJS
made suit to me, to grant him Letters
of administration of the Estate and effects of
LVCURGUS BROAD DUS, Deceased
These are therefore to cite r.nd admonish all
and sing:il;ir the kindred arid creditors of the
said Lycnrgns Broaddus, late of said
County and State, deceased, that they he and
appear before me, in the Court of Probate, to
be held ut Suinter Court House, on Jan 15th,
1891, next, after publication hereof, at 11
o'clock in the forenoon, to shew cause, if any
they have why the said administration should
not be granted.
Given under my hand, tbi3 31st day of
December, A. D , ?8P0.
TH?S. V. WALSH,
Dec. 31?2t. Judye of Probate.
The blood must be pure for the body to be
in perfect condition. Dr. J. H. McLean's
Sarsaparille makes pure blood and imports
the rich bloom of health aud vigor to the
whole body. vloct
~~TH?MARKETS.
SUMTER, S. 0., Dec. 31, 1890
COTTON.?Market downward ; sales 575.
Middling. 8J to 8?.
CHARLESTON, S. C, Dec. 30, 1890.
Cotton?Sales, 500. Quotations : mid
dling, 9J. _
WILMINGTON, N. C, Dec. 30, 1890.
Spirits Turpbntwb.?Sales at quotation.
Market opened firmat35? cts. per gallon.
Rosin.?Firm at ?1.15 for Strained and
$1 20 for Good Strained.
Cbddb Tcrpkntine?Yellow Dip, $1.90 ;
Virgin $1.90, Hard $1.20.
Cottos.?Sales, none. Market quiet.
Quotations are : Middling 8|.
m
You can run against time
and keep pace with him. but
not for long. The old traveler
has endurance enough- to win
in the end, but if you Can keep
up with the Time, you can at
least keep up with the times.
You begin to lag behind not
only when you lose sight of the
new styles which are continu
ally being introduced but when
you look for new styles in.the
wrong places. If you want to
be properly equipped for 1891
begin the year well by making
a selection from our stock,
In order, to make room for
our immense spring line we
will sell the remainder of our
winter stock at a sacrifice. Our
line of Overcoats is large for
this season of the year and we
are determined to sell every
one. Call and select one before
they are all gone and save
twenty-five per cent. The rem
nant of our stock of heavy un
derwear, Shirts, Drawers and
Half Hose, we are offering at
prices that will force a sale.
Call before they are all sold.
Brown & Chandler,
Cor. Main and Liberty Sts.,
Sumter, S. C.
December 31.
FOR SALE.
SEVERAL DESIRABLE MILCH COWS
WITH CALVES. Applv to. or address,
J. B. McBRIDE, Supt,, *
Mayesville, S C.
NOTICE.
fTTILL SELL AT MY RESIDENCE ON
W R,>ckJ B,,,ff Swamp, on JAN'tlA-RY
12, 1891, several fine Mnles suitable.for farm
ir saw mill purposes, also
Ten Thousand lb?. Cotton Seed,
Several Cows and Hogs,
One Log Cart,
One Saw .Mill,
One Saw Cummer,
One Grist Mill.
Would seil privately before day named.
Property can be seen any time by calling.
II. E. DESCHAMPS.
Dec 24?3t_
~ NOTICE.
TO THE PUBLIC.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE
undersigned will apply to the Clerk of
:be Court of Common Ple^s for Sumter
Dounty on th^e 24th day or January, A. D.
1891. for a Charter of incorporation as "The
Shiloh PresbytWiao Church, in the United
States of Americji," at Wedgefield, S. C.
Dated Dec 24ih, A. D. 1890.
Respectf4fly,
R. H. Richardson,^ S. D. Burgess.
Harvey Evans, R. H. Ramsey,
Mrs. R. H. Richardson, G. W. Taylor.
Dec 24?1 m
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.
THE COPARTNERSHIP heretofore exist
ing between John Kingman, Geo Jj.
Kingman and Chas. W. Kingman, under the
Srm name of Kinsman & Co., was dissolved
by mutual consent on January 1st, 1889,
by the withdrawal of John Kingman,
Seo. L. Kingman and Chas. W. Kingman as
suming m'.I liabilities and continuing the bus
mess under the firm name of Kingman & Co.
JOHN KINGMAN.
G EU L KINGMAN
CHAS W. KINGMAN.
Sumter, S. C, Dec. 22.1890._
State of South Carolina.
COUNTY OF SUM TER.
WHEREAS an irquest of Escheat in the
case The Escheator for Sumter County
against the Real Estate of James A. More'e,
hath been made, certified, returned and ad
vertised according to law, and no person
within twelve months from the last dale of
3aid advertisement h.-uh appeared and made
title to the two lots of land described in said
inquisition as :
(1) A lot of land with three buildings
thenon, situated in the town of Lwichbury,
in Shtloh Towiiship, Sumter County, State
aforesaid, bounded on the North and East by
Lynches Creek Road, on the South --ind West
by lau:!s now or formerly of W. E. B Fraser
and the co'ored Methodist Church lot, as will
appear bj d'ed of James A. Graves, dated
Jur e 8lh."l8G8.
(2) Also, one lot of about one-sixth of an
acre with storehouse thereon situate in the
town of Lmcbburg, bounded on the North by
Lynches River Road, on the East by
Keels' lot. on the South hy Keels' lot and on
the West by lands of Lnckey and Hodge,
whereof James A. Moree, the last proprietor,
difd seized in fee without leaving any person
who can lawfully claim the same either t>y
purchnse or descent from him the said Jimes
A Moree. Now in pursuance of the Act of
Assembly, in such case ma le and providid,
and iti pursuance of an onler issued by the
Clerk of the Court for said County and signed
by the Honorable T. B. Fraser, Judge of the
Circuit Court of the said County, the K-chea'
or, being the Auditor for said County will
otfer for sale to the bghest bidder in front
of the Court Hons* at Sumter. S. C, the
above described' property on the 2nd day
of February, lK'jl, being salesday.
Terms of Sale ?On a credit of twelve
months, payable in 1 iwfiil money. The pur
chaser i-h-ill fcive good and sufficient surety
and a mortgage of the premises before the j
title shall be altered or t h inged.
A B STUCKBY,
Escbeator for Sumter County.
D'c 24 6t.
g 2
Your From injury by the "Fly" by
f? ? TO to:>-drr88ing with
W?l? CEREAL1TE.
One bhg per acre wii] largely increase the :
yield of grain and straw.
BOYKIN, CA RM ER & CO., Baltimore, Md. I
Nov 2tJ--3ui i
For Month of January
A Fine Lot of
mm Id mm
Can be bought at the
S AILE AND LIVERY
STABLES
?OF?
j. e. urns,
A't Figures to Suit the Times.
; ?ALSO?
Wagons, Buggies and
Carts.
Mayesville, S. C , Deo 25
Estate of Thomas Wells, M. D.,
DECEASED..
XWILL APPLY TO JTjDGD OP PRO
bate of Sumter County on Jan. 17th,
lfc&l, for a final discharge as Administrator
of said Estate.
HENRY A. WELLS,
pec. 17?4t Administrator.
Eitzte of George W. Kellej,
DECEASED.
IWILL APPLY to the Judge of Probate
of Sumter County on January 17th,
1391, for a final Discbarge as Administrator
of said Estate. ^ '
JAHffc A. KELLEY,
Dec. 17?4t . Administrator.
CHRISTMAS GOODS
-AND
OTHER GOODIES,
-AT?
m. l. majewskts
Bakery and Confectionery.
In addition to a daily supply of
Fresli Brearl, Rolls, Caies. Pies, &c,
I have a fine line of
FRESH CRACKERS, of various kinds,
FINE FRENCH CONFECTIONERY,
FRUITS, NUTS, RAISINS,
TOYS, DOLLS, FIREWORS,
GLASSWARE, AND
FANCY ARTICLES.
CIGABS AND TOBACCO.
All goods first class aud prices the
lowest. Give tue a call.
M. L. MAJEWSKT.
Nov. 19?v_
REMOVAL
-AND
To accommodate my largely
increased and increasing busi
ness, I have removed to the
handsome and commodious new
Brick Store next to John Reid's,
opposite my old stand, where I
can now be found with a stock of |
DIAMONDS,
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry,
Silver and Plated Wares
SPECTACLES, &c,
surpassing in brilliancy, extent
and variety any stock of the
kind ever shown in this city,
with daily additions of new at
tractions.
Thanking my friends and the public
generally for the very liberal patronage
bestowed on n:e at my old stand, I hope
to merit a continuance of the same, and
I hereby extend to all a cordial invita
tion to pay me a visit at my new stand,
where, with a larger stock and increased
facilities in every way 1 am better pre
pared than ever to cater to their wants.
Don't forget the place,
REID'S BLOCK, MAIN ST.
SUMTJEK, S. C.
Yours, anxious to please,
m
L
III.
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Everything in the iine of repairing done as
heretofore. Oct 8
FOUTZ'S
HORSE AND CATTLE POWDERS
So Horse will ilfe of Colic. Rots or Lvxg Fe
VKiu if Fout/.'s I'owdcr* are used intime.
Foute's Powers will cure :in<l prevriH HogOiot.kba.
Fontz's Po** ^rs will prevent Gapks tk Fowls.
Fontz's !*ow>. rs will in?T?*a<e the quantity of milk
an'i cremn twenty per cent., and make the butter Arm
tnd sweet. * .
Fontr.'r i'owlers will cure or prevent almost kvket
. >i?ka6k to which Horses ami < attic are snhject.
FOUTZ'S I'yWDl KS WLI. GIVE SaTISKACTIOS.
Sold everywhere.
DAVID "E. FOUTZ, Proprlotor
BALTIMORE. MD
/l*T7iflTA\I W. L. Dougla* Shoes are
uilUllUll warranted, and every pair
has his name and price stamped on bottom.
. L. DOUGLAS
9<3 ^llVfc GENTLEMEN.
Fine Calf and Laced Waterproof Grain.
The excellence and wearing qualities of thlH shoo
cannot he better shown than by the strong endorse
ments of lt? thousands of constant wearers.
$ r? .00 Genuine Hand-J*evre?l, an elegant and
O stylish dress Shm* which commends Itself.
%MJOO llnnd-wewed Welt. A fine calf Shoe
unequalled for style and durability.
$0.50 Goodyear Welt Is the standard dress
? Shoo, at a popular price.
SQ.80 Policemnn'm Shoe Is especially adapted
? for railroad men, farmers, ' ?c.
All made in Congress, Button and Laco.
$3 & $2 SHOES lafc?i?s,
havo been most favorably received since introduced
and the recent Improvements make them superior
to any shoes sold at these prices.
Ask your Dealer, and If he cannot supply you send
direct to factory enclosing advertised price, or a
poBtal for order blanks. ? . ?
W. JL. DOUGLAS, Brockton. Mass.
FUR SALE IiV
J. Ryttenberg & Sons, Agents,
Jau. 1 ???TER, S. C
What January?
Why, the January trade in Horses and
Mules !
I have now on hand quite a'large sup
ply of both kinds and will continue to
keep on hand during that month an as
sortment that will supply the wants of
all classes of customers.
' Sumter, S. C, December 26, 1890.
N. B.?Fresh arrivals on every train.
?aw?????a??n?
JUST ARRIVE
CAR LOAD OF FI\E DRIVING HOUSES.
TWO CAR LOADS GOOD MIRJ?S.
One Oar Load Old Hickory Wa ons.
CELEBRATED SPIRAL SPRING CORTLANJ CARTS.
Also, a few of the
PARRY CAETS
All kinds of
CARRIAGES,
Surrys, v Buggies and Phaetons.
HARNESS.
. A few hundred bushels of na
tive Red Rust Proof Oats.
WM. M. GRAHAM.
December 3
TAX RETHENS
FOR 1890-91.
KETURNS of Personal Property and Polls
will be received at tbe following times
a oil places, riz :
R. I.Jfajaniog's, Tuesday, Jan. 13.
Tioda?^^Vedneeday, Jan. 14.
Wed^ffeTd/^tiMday? Jan 15.
GordonVfen, Friday, Jan. 16.
Johnson's Store, Monday, Jan. 19.
Shiloh, Taesday, Jan. 20.
Lynchbnrgr%ednesday, Jan. 21.
Magnolia, Thursday, Jan. 22.
Maye8Tille, Friday, Jan. 23.
Reid's Mill, Monday, Jan. 26.
Bishopvill?, Tuesday and Wednes
day, Jan. 27 and 28.
Man ville, Thursday, Jan. 29.
Spring Hill, Friday, Jan. 30.
Mechanicsville, Saturday, Jan. 31.
Stateburg, Monday, Feb. 2
Hagood, Tuesday, Feb. 3.
Rembert, Wedoesday, Feb. 4.
Scarborough, Thursday, Feb. 5.
And at the Auditor's office in Suinter
on all other days, from Jao. 1st until
February 20th, inclusive.
Tbe law requires that all persons owning
property, or in anywise baviDg charge of such
property, either as agent, husband, guardian,
trustee, executor, administrator, &c, return
tbe same under oath to the Auditor, wbo re
quests all persons to be prompt in making
their returns and save the 50 per cent, penalty,
which will be added to the property valuation
of all persons who fail to make returns within
tbe time prescribed by law.
A. B. STUCKEY,
Dec 3 Auditor Sumter County.
HOLIDAY NOTICK
Sumter, S. C, Dec. 17, 1890.
THE BANK OF SUMTER AND THE
Simonds National Bank will be closed
on Thursday, January 1st, 1891 AN papers
maturir,:* on these days must he anticipated.
A. WHITE, Jr ,
Cashier.
L. S. CARiSON,
Dec. 24?2t Cashier.
NOTICE.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Office of Comptroller of the Currency,
Washington, D. C, Nov. 22, 1890.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE
shareholders of "The National Bank of
Suruter," South Carolina, that a meeting of
the shareholders will be held at tbe 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
baok will be transferred and delivered in
accordance with the provisions 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 LA CE Y,
Dec. 10. Comptroller of the Currency.
SUNNY SIDE
POULTRY YARD.
EGGS FOR SETTING IN SEASON
from the following thoroughbred strains;
LIGHT BRAHMAS.
BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS.
BUFF COCHINS.
BLACK MINORCAS.
SINGLE COMB BROWN LEGHORNS.
SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS.
Price of Eggs : $1.50 for 15 ; $2.50 for 30.
A uuide to poultry raising with valuable
receipt for cure of Cbclera a d Roup given
with each purchase of eggs.
N. Ii.?Leghorns and Black Minorcas have
no equals as layers.
Address or call on
W. B. MURRAY,
Dec 24 Sumter, S. C.
THE SUMTER
TEA AND COFFEE
EMPORIUM.
Finest Variety Christ
mas Delicacies.
JUST KECEIVING:
Maple Syrup, in cut glass decanters,
65 cents.
Godilot French Sardines, finest ar
ticle, 20 cents.
Roullord French Sardines, choice ar
ticle, 15 cents.
Preserves, Thurber's Gold Cap, in
glass, delicious, 75 cents.
Preserves, Thurber's Gold Cap, in
glass, delicious, 50 cents.
Mince Meat, Thurber's, loose, per lb.,
12J.
Baker's Broma, J lb. boxes, 30.
Baker's Cocoa, J lb. boxes, 30.
Raisons, no elegant article for cake,
per lb., 15.
Evaporated Apricots and Peaches,
per lb , 30.
Olives, loose, per qua' '0.
Olives in bottles at U, 20, 25, and
50c. each.
Evaporated Apples, something fine,
perlb.,20o.
Dried Apples, something fine, per lb.,
15 cents.
Pickled Salmon, 12^ cents.
Mackerel, Thurber's, Sea Coast, io 5
lb., tins at 95 cents.
Mackerel, in tubs 10 lb., $1 50 to
$1.75.
Mackerel, large and fat mes:, each
15 cents.
Mackerel, mediums, a nice article,
per doz., 40 cents.
Salmon steak in cans, Cook's celebrat
ed, 25 cents.
Teas, Teas, Teas,
Remember we are headquarters and
do not sf 11 common grades. Our prices
are from 50c. to $1.00.
Coffees, Coffees.
We also lead on and keep every
variety Rios, raw, per lb., 28 to 30c.
Mocha, n*w, 35 cents.
Laguayra, raw, per lb., 30 cents
Maricabo, per lb , 30 cents.
Flours.
Curtis' Pastry, finest patent flour, all
kinds of, with graham, oat meal, oat
flakes, &c, &c.
Confectionery.
This department iscomplete. We want
do disappointed sweet hearts and have
carefully considered their interest in
our selections.
Crockery.
We have uow on road novelties in
this direction, remember we keep the
best (WKTB)
List but not least, dont forget us on
the celebrated Ferris meats, hams and
breakfast strips, which we pride
ourselves on.
Send for monthly price list
T B CURTIS,
Monnghan Block, Main Street,
Dec- 10. Sumter S. C.
ELECTION NOTICE.
OFFICE OF
County Commissioners,
SUMTER COUNTY.
Sdmtsr S. C, Dec. 17, 1890.
rpHE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS
\ sioners of Sumter County, will, at their
next meeting, to be held January 6tb, 1891,
fleet a Superintendent of Poor House, and
Physician to Poor House and Jail. Pereons
desiring to hand in 1'ids for said positions,
will please do so on or before date of meeting.
Any information can be bad from Clerk of
Board at his office.
By order of Board.
THOS. V. WALSH,
Clerk Bd. Co. Com.
Dec H??t Sumter County.
MASTER'S SALE,
State of South Carolina.
COUNTY OF SUMTER.
In the Court of Common Pleas.
Richard I. Manning, Assignee?*
Plaintiff against Mary Eleanor
Hugging?Defendant.
BY VIRTUE of a decretal order made ifl
the above stated case and dated Not.
24th, 1890, I will sell at public auction ia.
front of the Court House in the City of Suin
ter, it said State, on Monday, January 5tb,
1891,?being balesday?between the boors of
11 o'clock in the forenoon and 5 o'clock in
the afternoon, the following premises, to wit:
All thnt certnin piece, parcel or tract of
land, situate, lying and being in Sumter
County, io the State aforesaid) containing
one hundred and sixty acres, bounded on the
North by lands now or late of Mrs. '.
McDonald; on the West by lands now or
late of- DesChamps ; on the South by
lands now or late of- DesCbamps and
on the East by lands now or formerly of
W. D Blanding?the same being the tract
of land conveyed to the said Mary Eleanor
Hoggins by the said W. D. Blanding.
Terms of sale?One-half cash, and the
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;
Purcbaser to pay for papers and for record?
ing mortgage.
JOHN 9. RICHARDSON*
Dec. 10, 1890. Master for Sumter Co.
MASTER'S SALE.
State of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF SUMTER,
In the Court of Common" Pleas. . ~
The Dundee Mortgage and Trust
Investment Company, Limited?
Plainiiff, against George McDujfie
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 ia
the above entitled cause and dated Nov.
26th, 1890, I will sell at public auction in
front of tbe Court House in the.City of Sum
ter w said State, oh Monday, January 5tn,
16*91,?being Salesday?between tbe hours
of 11 o'clock in tbe forenoon and 5 o'clock ra
tbe afternoon, the-following premises to
wit:
Tract No, }?situate, lying and being* ia
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 574.
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 tbe above plat as tract
No. 8.
Tract No. 3?Situate in tbe County of
Sumter and Stnte of South Carolina, con
taining one hundred and two (102) acre?,
the same being known 8s tbe Homestead of
G. MeD. Barrett, and designated ou said plat
above mentioned as tract No. 6.
Terras of sale?Oue-half cash and balan?a*
on a credit of one year from day of sale witfe
iuterest from day of sale. Tbe credit portion
to be secured by tbe bond of the purchaser
and mortgage of the premises. Tbe purchaser,
to pay for papers and for recording mortgage.'
The purchaser to bave leave to pay his whole
bid in cash.
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 Wilnon,
Julia Wilson and others?Defend- -
ants.
BY VIRTUE of a decretal order made in -
the above entitled cause and dated No
vember 26th, 1890,1 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 tbe :
hours of II o'clock in the forenoon- and 5
o'clock in tbe afternoon, tbe following prem
ises, to wit :
All that tract or parcel of land, said to
contain one hundred acres more or less,.
It ing, 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 ?0 Edwsrd Effort : East by
lands of Washington Pierson, Taylor Gamble
and Ransoro Gamble ; South by lands of A.
C. Holman, and West by lands of Ben Pierson
the same being tbe laud sold to Moses Wilson
by A. C. Holman.
Terms of Sale?Cash.
Purchaser to pay 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.
Marion Moise?Plaintiff, against
Joseph B. Hayne, Martha Hayns',
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. io said State, on Monday, January
5th, 1891,?being Salesday?between tbe
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 th? city of Sumter and State aforesaid
bounded South by Liberty street and measer
ing thereon 90 feet; East by Joshua Dewes;
West by Lot No 1? And North oy tbe bound
ary line of the premises and measuring tbertoa
90 feet.
Also Lot No. 4?All that lot or parcel of
land, m tbe city of Sumter and State afore
said, bounded South by Liberty street and
measuring thereon 90 feet ; East by Lot No.
3 ; West bv Lot of S. Pierson, and North by
the boundry line of tbe premises, and
measuring thereon 90 feet.
Terras of Sale?Cash.
Purchasers to pav for titles.
JOHN S RICHARDSONV
Dec. 10, 1890. Master for Sumter Cow -
MASTER'S SALR~
State of South Cardina?
SUMTER COUNTY.
In the Court of Common Pleas.
BarniceH Rhett Sanders?Plaintiff,
against Joseph M. Sanders and others
?Defendants.
BY VIRTUE of a Decretal Order made in
the above entitled cause, ard dated Oct.
26th, 18S9, 1 will sell a? public auction,
in front of the Court House, in the City of
Sumter, in said ?t?te, on Monday, Janu
arv, 5th, 1891,?being Salesday?between tbe
hours of 11 o'clock in the fo:enor>n, 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 twentv-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*
siouers in this case. Said lot adjoins Lot No.
1, on said plat, nllotted to Thos. E.Sanderft,
and Lot No. 2, on said plat, allotted to Annie
Sanders. Said Lot is good timber land Jof
one mile from Magnolia and J mile fron? W,
C. & A. Rai?road.
Terras of Sale?Cash
Purchaser to pav for titles.
JOHN S. RICHARDSON,
Dec. 10, 1890. Master for Sumter Ce.
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