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NATIONAL BUILDING AND ' LOAN ASSOCIATIONS. The bill introduced into die Georgia Legislature, requiring each building and loan asociatioo not confining ita Vwlacsa to local transactions, to make . deposit of $25.000 with the State Treasorer te a guarantee of the Associa? tion's good faith and for the protection of the stokholders, is a wise ao? w all timed measure.and should become a lev Sor the further protection of s took hol? ders there will be aa examiner cf bail ding and loma associations who will et regalarintervals make careful exatui nation of the assets and liabilities of the association, and report their condi to the State Treasurer. While this pr?caution will not be an absolute protection against frand, still it is better than the present state of affairs when there is no protection at ail. ? " "Every now and then we hear of some nations! building and loan association going to pieces after having been of DO benefit to any one except the originators and managers. Many of these are insti tated for the sole purpose of defrauding a golHbl': public. After the managers have collected assess raen ts to the arnon ot of two or -three hundred thousand dollars, they quietly change their post office address and announce that such and such aa association has failed on account of unfortunate investments. The investment was unfortunate for the stockholders, if for no one else; for the managers pocketed the proceeds. At present there is no means for discover? ing the financial condition of these asso? ciations. Even Ban, and Bradstreet are deceived. Jost a few days ago an association with headquarters in Washington, D. C , wound np its affairs and no assets Were found. The associa tion was given a fine recommendation bj both Don and Bradstreet, . We do not sieas to say that there are no national building and loan associations of a re? liable character, for we believe there are, bot we are persuaded that there should be legal supervision to prevent fraudulent associations from imposing apon the public. We hope some bill akin to the Georgia bill wDl be intro? duced into the next Legislature, for there is too mach money taken oat of the State bj national building and loan as? sociations to ron the risk of allowing the stockholders to be defrauded. Tba Bishopyill? Post Office. _ Mr. J. L. Parrot*, of Bishop ville was in the \ city on last Friday, and we obtained from Mm a statement of the trouble that led to the discontinuance of the post office at Bbb * opvlUe by the Post Master General. Sta account was as follows: Mr. H. G. 3ear borongb had been post master- at Biebopvitle for several years, and bad a'wajs (tiren en? tire satisfaction. When {Jarr?os waa ejected im^il?i* print ul nnttinrinra were petitioned .to re . appoint him. Bot H. R. Miller, au ignorant negro, was appointed ia his stead. As mizht have been expected, the people were indignant, and called a mass meeting to con? sider the matter. The objection to Miller waa mainly bis unfitness for the position by reason of his ignorance and general incom? petence, together with his persona! character known to the people at the time and which was afterwards exhibited by bim towards ibo atizeos in bis management of the office. lt bad been reported that Miller said he would not take the office if be was not ac? ceptable to the people. Miller was invited to be present at and attended the meeting,, and was there aaked if be bad made the statement attributed * to him. Se denied having said it and announced that he intend ed to hold on to the office. Resolutions were passed calling upon the {rv>p?e cot to patronise the office if the an i hoi t*es insisted is forcing Miller upon the coin inanity. Mr. Parrott himself, rented Miller an office with the understanding that be should keep ?he office hwasetf and should not allow the 3 ?tee to become a resort for crowds of dis? orderly negroes. This Miller agreed to, but h-5 almost immediately upon getting posses won of the office appointed a negro boy ahmt 18 jean of aga deputy post master Th ta negro to y was even more incompetent for the position than Miller, and was very insolent also. On one occasion a gentleman emt his son to the office for his mail in the soomLntr, ami when the office was reached * t-?e depn:y was met coming out of the door, who told the \ eu og m-tn thaf it was break? fast time, and tba' be would have to wait to get the mail until he went to breakfast and returned. As the negro rived about a mile and a half from the office the gentleman bad to wait about two boors before he could ob? tain his mail. Although ?be conduct of. both Miller and bis deputy was so insolent as hardly to be bodjjhit was agreed to leave ;hem urimo leeteu>a3 they were government officer?, so long as they did not violate the law. It was 8 ion found that both Miller and his deputy v ere viol sting the law against carrj ing con eealed weapons. They were arrested and pistols foand on their persons. Miller's conduct at this time will illustrate his iden his own importance and bis contempt for State and municipal law. He claimed that the law allowea postmasters to carry pistols, a ad i tust if the officer would accom? pany bim. to the office he would sHow his authority. .When Miller reached the post office he stepped into the door and said to the officer that he was in tbe office, and that was all the authority be wanted, and that be defiedftbe officer to arrest him. 'Miller was brought before tbe Intendent of the town and fined $25 OP for violating the 'town ordinance against carrying concealed weapons. Thc deputy was also fined $25 00. Miller succeeded in paving bis fine with the assistance of Dr. Dennis, who loaned him the rooney, which bas never alt been returned. The deputy ran away to escape paying bis s fine. Miller would hare been bound over to ap? pear at the Court of General Sessions to answer for violating the law against carry? ing concealed weapons; but be proposed that if the case against bim was dropped be would resign his offi e and recommend his successor. Unfortunately tbis proposition was agreed to by those in charge of the mat? ter". Tbe case was dropped, and Miller re? commended Mr. H. G. Scarborough for ap? pointment as postmaster, and put the cffice in his charge. After Mr. Scarborough took charge of the office, everything went along smoothly for several months, until, without any previous warning tbe post office examiner appeared and took posession of l?e office, closed it up and moved the supplies io Sumter. Since that time, mere than a yea? ago, the people of Bishopville and adjacep' mtrybave be n wiibout mail faciliti* .cept such as thev provide for theaeei ,. Their mail is now Sent to Wisacky; an offi -e six miles distant, and it is carried from that office to Bishopville by a carrier hired by tbe people of that place. Their mail is always from a day to two days late, and tbe j " business men are put to great inconvenience. The Post Office Department has been petj t oned several tiroes to re-establish the office, and the only respons* i3 an acknowledgment of the receipt of the petition and that it had been ' Sifd t-.? rr.-eive M:t<-n:ion in proper ten.'' ?::t it]seen?3 as it ?he Bi>hopville \ pe >t*le are ic. file position of ?i Patrick's : an-rkato which lo-murr-w never cr?nie They have also appealed to several of the rented political howes for this section, but tV?r iufiu-nce h?s been of no avail. The people of Rtshopville hnve teen very patient? and have been waiting for the restoration of the post office, bot it seems that every source of relief has been exhauster!, and now they have almost resigned them selves to await the advent of a new admin? istration, when they may hope to get a hear? ing from their petition. The Post Office Examiner, (Beard) who closed the Bishop nile office expressed himself, after looking through the transactions in the office by Miller and his negro deputy, that they were utterly incompetent, and said that they would have been promptly removed by the Department if the Department had been informed of Miller's incompetence, and peti? tioned anon that ground. How the depart? ment could have been ignorant of Miller's in capacity if he attempted to make any reports to, or carry on any correspondence with, the Department, or how be was allowed to con? tinue in the office without making reports, may be explained by those who run the De? partment according to the present plan of dealing with the Bishopville post office mat? ter. There is a cat at the home of Mr. J. Diggs Wilder, of this city, who displays a most affectionate disposition. It has developed a very warm attachment for its young master Mr. Arthur Wilder. It follows him every where be goes, and a few days ago when be was confined to bed by sickness the cat would cry and scratch a t ?he door to the room, and would not be pacified unless it was allowed to lie on themed nearly all the time t,y bis side. The secretary of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange bas secured complete reports from the Soothers cotton milla of their business daring the year of 1890-91. There are now 340 cotton mills io the Sooth, a gain of seventeen daring the year. Sooth Carolina now leads the Sooth io this branch of indus? try, consuming 164,957 bales of cotton, with Georgia second, consuming 153, 818 bales, sod North Carolina third, con - suming 140,008 bales. Thus Sooth Carolina takes from Georgia the title/ of which Georgians were proodest. Shiner's Indian Vermifuge saved three thousand children from disease and death. It is the wonder of the age. It will not de? ceive yon. ,_ If you suffer from sick, nervous, neuralgic, spinal, bil lieus, or dyspeptic headaches, Brad? y ero ti ne will core you promptly. --?-'??> -- x Catarrh, neuralgia, rheumatism and most diseases originate from impure blood. Cleanse it, improve it, purify it with De Witt's Sarsaparilla and health is' restored, steagtb regained. Sold by W. H Gi Iii land ?Co POWDER Absolutely Pure? A cream of tartar baking powder. Highest of ail ia leavening strength.-Latest U. S. Government Food Report. Nov. 12._ TAX NOTICE. TBE TREASURER OF SUMTER Coun? ty gives notice that his books will be ?pen from the Fifteenth' day of OCTOBER, 1891, to the Fifteenth day of DECEMBER, 1891, for the collection of taxes for the fiscal rear commencing November 1st, 1890, in aa aa ter County. The following are the rates pe reen tum of the levy : 1. For State purposes-four and three fourth mills on every dollar ol the value of iii taxable property. 2. For County purposes-three mills on ?very dollar of the value of all taxable pro? perty. 3. For the support of public schools-two mills on every dollar of such value. 4. One dolllar on each taxable poll, {to wit, between the ages of 21 and SO years. ) 5. MayesviMe, two mills extra levy for school purposes in the town of Mayesville. 6. Swimming Pens, two mills extra levy for school purposes in the township. 7. BishopvHle, fonr mills extra levy for school purposes in School Dist. No. 20. 8. Mechanics vi He, two mills extra levy for school purposes in the township. 9. Providence, two mills extra levy for school parp?se? tn the township. D. E. KEELS, County Treasurer. Sept. 8._ TAX NOTICE. THE TREASURER OF SUMTER COUN ty hereby gives notice that bis books will be open at bis offi.-e in she City of Sum? ter from the 15th day of OCTOBER to the 15:h day of DECEMBER, 1891, except on the following 'lamed days, when he will attend at Ike places named, either "in person or by ?eputy, for the collection of Taxes for the Sscal year 1890 and 1891 : On Thursday, Oct. 15, at Shiloh. OD Friday, Oct. 16. at Lynchburg, From 8 o'clock a. m., until 1 o'clock p. tn , and at Magnolia from 2 o'clock un? til 6 o'clock p. tu. On Saturday, Oct. 17, at Bisbop rille. On Monday, 0?t. 19 at Stateburg. Ou Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Kern bert's Store, Rafting Creek. On Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Spring Sill. On Thursday. Oct 22, at Kiogman's Store, Providence. On Friday, Oct 23 at Wedgefield. On Monday. Oct. 26,-at Tin dr. l's Store, C. S. & N. Railroad. Oa Tuesday, Oct.. 27, at Bussard Postoffice Ou Wednesday, Oct. 28, st Mann rille. On Thursdayi Oct. 29, at Reid's Store, Mt Clio Ou Fiiday, Oc^ 30. at Mayesville Oa Saturday, Oct. 31, at Gordon's Mill. Ou Monday, Nov. 2 at Bishopville D E. KEELS, County Treasurer. Sept 8. TO RENTT AMEST CLASS FARM suitable for either the truck or dairy business. Situated j ? tl corporate limits ot the city, and con? reo ient to two raiiioxds. There is a good six roora house * nd ?il tie*e??S'?rv out buildings, rbe laud is clear of stumps and roots. Sighty acres cleared-the OH la nee wood laud, ?ut suitable for pasture. AppU tb, T. J TUOHEY, or Aug 26 v_R._P. MONAGHAN. SHAVING DONE BIT ELECTRICITY -AT C. G. REDO, Next door to T. C. ScaftV Jan 1 ST. JOSEPH'S ACADEMY, STOOSB,- S. C. TBS EXERCISES OF THIS FIRST CLASS Acadrmv will be resumed OQ tbe first Mond ty io SEPTEMBER. For terms apply to tbe Directress of tbe Academy, Sumter, S. C. Aug. 26-4t._ THE SUMTER INSTITUTE FOUNDED 1867. - - CHARTERED 1888. Tbe Twenty-Fourth Collegiate Year of this school for young ladies begins THURSDAY, SEP? TEMBER 10th, 1891, and closes _ JUNE 13th, 1892. For terms, ?kc, apply for circular. Mas. L. A. BROWNE, Miss E. E. COOPER, Joly 1 Principals. CONVERSE COLLEGE, For young ladies, situated tn the city of Sparta"nburg,S. C., 1,000 feet above sea level, climate bracing, water pure and healthful. The finest and best College building in the Sooth. Heated by steam, lighted by gas. Every room handsomely furnished end car? peted. Bath rooms with bot and cold water. Music rooms large. Elegant art studio and large gymnasium. Every modern con? venience and improvement. EIGHTEEN REGULAR TEACHERS IN FACULTY. Besides lecturers from some of our best Universities. The teachers are specialists and selected from six different States and selected because of ability and experience. Full Academic, Collegiate and Post Graduate Department. Special Schools of Music, Art, Expression, Physical Culture and Medicine. Full classes io Telegiaphy, Stenography, Book Keeping and Type Writing. 176 students have matriculated during the present yearc and there bave been 120 Music pupils. " The College has been crowded be? yond rts capacity. A number of applicants could not be accommodated . The Board of Directors are now building an extension of 50 rooms, to be completed by Sept. 1st, 1891. There are for another year (already received) applications from 10 different States. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. D. E Converse, President; W. S. Man? ning, Secretary and Treasurer ; Hon. D. R. Do?ean, Dr. C. E. Fleming, Joseph Walker, J. H. Montgomery, Hon. J. B. Cleveland, N . F. Walker, W. fi. Burnett. BOARD OF VISITORS. Gov. J. P Richardson, Hon. J. L. 0?r, Hon. A. T. Smythe, Chief Justice W. D. Simpson, Hon. E. B. Murray, Ex-Gov. J. C. Sheppard, Hon. J. J. Hemphill, Attorney General J H. Earle, Judge W. H. Wallace, Hon. A. C. Haskell, Hon. C. S. McCall, Hon. C. J. C. Butson, Mayor of Spar tan burg ex officio, Hon. George D. Tillman. Converse by its Constitution ts religious but non denominational. Baptist, Methodist, Episcopalian, Lutheran and Presbyterian Churches are all represented in the Board of Directors, and at least three members of each of these Churches are among the Officers and Teachers of the College. The work is thorough and graded* the curriculum is full, tbe standard is high. For Catalogue apply to REV. B. F. WILSON, A. B., PREST Sept. 9. Stiartauburg, S C. FURMAN UNIVERSITY, GREEN VILLEj S. C C. MANLY, D. D. - - - ' President. THE NEXT SESSION WILL BEGIN on the 30th of SEPTEMBER, 1891. Tbe collegiate department i o cinda* the rega? lar college curriculum There is also a Pre? paratory Department thoroughly organized. Several professors have been added to the faculty. For further information, apply to tbe President or to Aug. 26-5 PROP. H. T COOK. PatrM Mtary Mst Anderson, S. ?. A MILITARY BOARDING SCHOOL X3 for young men. English, Classical aul Commercial Course. Nine instructors-one an army officer detailed by U S. Govern? ment. Next session begins SEPTEMBER 16. Rates reasonable. Send for Register with terms, kc. Cou. JOHN B. PATRICK, Aug. 5. Principal. SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE, COLUMBIA, S. C. OPENS SEPTEMBER 29?h. Entrance examinations begin September 24th. Ulassical, Literary, Scientific, and Law Courses. Thirteen Professors. Por further information, address the Presi? dent. JAMES WOODROW. Aug. 19. WOFFORD COLLEGE, SPA RT AN B?RG, S. C. JAS. H. CARLISLE, LL. D , PRESIDENT. Founded 1851. WOFFORD COLLEGE ofess to students in the four college classes two parallel courses of study, each leading to the degree of Bachelor of Arts, in one of which Modern Languages are substituted for 6re?k. EXPENSES. Board, tuition, matriculation, washing, lights, fuel, books, and ?!ntionery, the neces? sary College expenses for the year, can he met with One Hundred and Fifty Dollars. The advantages offered by Wig ht maa and Alumni Halls, ena*.Ie students to meet their college expenses with this very small amount. The next session begins October 1st, 1891. J A. GAMEWELL, Secretary of Faculty. liri College Fitting Sctol, SPA RT AN BURG, S. C. The Fourth Session begins October 1st, 1891. Boys prepared for College. Expenses mav be covered by Si 50 a year. Supervision careful and constant. A. G. REM BE RT, A. M., Aug. 19. Head Master. xi t Buwft COI Lt liH MECKLENBERG CO., N. C. On Railroad Between Charlotte and Statetville SEPTEMBER 10th, 1891, TO JUNE 9tb, 1892 Rev. J. B. Shearer, DD, LL D , President and Professor of Biblical Instruction and Moial Philosophy. W. J Martin, LL.D , vice-President and Professor of Chemistry. W. D. Vinson, M. A., Prof. of Mathematics. W. S Graves, M. A.. Professor of Latin and French. W. S. Curre!!, Ph D., Professor of English. ll. L. Smith, Pb D. Professor of Natural Philosophy. ^ C. Ii. Hardin?, Ph.D., Professor of Greek and German Languages. W. L. Lingle, Tutor of Mathematics. The Master's Course, The Bachelor's Course, Tne Science Course, Eclectic Courses, Business Courses. For Degree Courses, the studies of the Freshmen and Sophomore daises are pre? scribed, and the studies of the Junior and Senior classes are elective. For Eclectic ?nd Business Courses all the studies are elective. Studies tn English, in Science and in the Bible are given due prominence. Students received at ans time during the rear. Terms ?easonable ard expenses low For Catalogues and other information address. THE PRESIDENT. WESLEYAN ATE, ~~ STAUNTON, VIRGINIA. Open* Sept. 17, lSi-l. Otto cf the most thoromrh and attractive schools for young ladle? in the South. Conservativo conree in Music. Twenty-five teachers and office. Situation beautiful. Climate unsur? passed. Vfrom twenty States. Terms low. M perlai ueeraeuts to persons at a d?tance. >\>r tho low terms and great advantages of thia cele? brated Vircini? school, writ? for a Catalogne to W. A. 1IABRIS. rrctt't, ?taunton. Vin Inia. HARDWARE. (OLD RELIABLE) fi. W. DURANT & SON, Offer a full line of goods consisting of nearly everything needed For Household, Plantation and Mechanical Use, And at prices to snit the times. We buy largely for mCASH and sell close. Come in and see the Prettiest and Largest Stock Outside of the Large Cities. Carriage and Wagon Material, Wheels, &c. TABLE CUTLERY, POCKET CUTLERY, GUNS, P?STOLS, SHELLS, AMMUNITION, TOOLS, ENGINE FIXTURES, PIPING, PUMPS IN WOOD AND IRON, CROCKERY AND TINWARE, AC, &C. RUBBER AND LEATHER BELTING, PACKING, LACING, ETC. OH ! YES, COOK STOVES, COOK STOVES, ALL WARRANTED. HEATING STOVES ALL KINDS. OIL STOVES FROM $100 UP. HARNESS ALL KINDS* Oat of breath, can't tell you all we have. Everybody, COME AND SEE. main Street,_Sumter. S. C. C. S. MATTHIESSEN. Manufacturers' Agent and Dealer in General &\x%>T>l.le>&. ENGINE AND BURNING OILS. When in want of any machinery, call on or write to C. S. MATTHIJESSJGW, June 10. Sumter, S. C. CHERAW MACHINE WORKS. (SUMTER BRANCH.) OUR EELIOTS, Sumter Co., S. C. Geortemen-I am very much pleased with the "Acme" Cotton Press. It is what I wanted. Yours trulv, J. McD. LAW. GOODS HAVE BOSSABDS, Sumter Cc, S. C. Cheraw Machine Works, Gentlemen: After using several kinds of gins I purchased a "Hall," and can say that it is the best I bare ever seen or used. N. s. MCLEOD. BEEN TRIED AND PROVEN THE BEST. STATEBURG, S. C. Cberaw Machine Works : Getleaten-Yours received, and in reply cac say that I have been using oi e of Walter A. Wood Mowers for sixteen years, and it has not cost me more thao $20 during this length of time for r ?-*:rs. ? consider it the best machine P have seeu. Very truly, W. R. FL?D. REHBEBTS, S. C. Cheraw Machine Works : Gentlemen-The "Acme" Cotton Press, purchased from you last season, bas perform ed its work to my entire satisfaction. 1 pre? fer it to the Bos?, or any other press on the maiket. Yours respectfully, EDWARD E. REMBERT. REMEMBER THIS: The Best Machinery and Lowest Prices. Estimates made upon ANY STANDARD MACHINERY in the-market. Call on or Address CHERAW MACHINE WORKS, Office one door North of the Jervey House, Sumter, S. C. July 8 Bftfttf VPrillllil Thorough, Practical Instruction. 11IlB ? K P* V* 1 IM In Graduates assisted to positions. UUfl ULLI 111 Ul I *^ Catalogue free. Write to BRYANT & STRATTON B?SiNESS COLLEGE, LOUISVILLE, KY. Sumter Brick Manufacturing Company. 500,000 Brick now on hand, and a daily output of 25,000 to 30,000. I beg to solicit the patronage of the public in need of brick. Prices guaranteed as low as any. Brick as good as eyer manufactured for this market. Orders left with H. Harby will re? ceive prompt attention. HEMM ? J. HARBY, July 1. Sumter, S. C. W. J. ANDREWS? Has resumed the Green Grocery busi? ness st his old stand, and will dur iog the season, keep a full supply of FISH, OYSTERS. BEEF and POUL? TRY. All orders attended to promptly. Thankful for past favors, he solicits continued patronage. Sep. 2 - 1 DJ. PROF. S. SCULL, INSTRUCTOR ON Violin, F?ate, Clarionet, Cornet, PIANO, ORGAN, &c. I")UPILS will receive every attention neces? sary to lajiid advancement. Orders left at Sumter Book and Novelty Store, or addressed through Post Office, will receive prompt nttention. Pianos ana Organs Tur ed & Repaired June '21 v State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF SUMTER, IN TUE COURT OP COMMON PLEAS. (Summons foi' Relief.) George W. Brown, B. F. Brown and Juli*. A. Bracey-Plain tiffs, A GAINST Emily S. McCall, Placidia Reynolds, Julia E. Norton, John Berry, William Berry, Ben? nett Berry, Harris Berry, Richard Berry, Laure Berry, Martha Ella Berry, Dorcas Elizabeth Berry, Wesley Weeks, Jose? phine Hodge, Olain D. Harvin, Pauline Broadway, Edward Brown, Felix Brown, George Brown, J. E Baumgartner, John 8. Richardson, Octavia H. Mosesand Jas. D. Blending-Defendant's. To the Defendants above named : You are hereby summoned and required to answer the complaint in this action, which was filed in the office of the Clerk of said Court on the 7th day of May, 1891, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said com? plaint on the subscribers 8t their office in the City of Sumter, in said County and State, with i wenty days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the complaint within the lime aforesaid, the plaintiffs in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded io the complaint. Dated Sumter, S C., Mav 7th, A.'D., 18&1. HAYNSWORTH & COOPER, Sep. 2-6t. Plaintiffs Attorneys. EOW'O E. REM8ERT, fiR Mf I Egfl jg ?EIISUPT ?r W. L. ?. MARSHALL (OF REM BERT, S.C.) ?E^ffHUll Li ?l Ss ?fl ? ?a |1g ? V& y Hi (OF CHARLE .-TON.) H. ^ l A First Class Wholesale Gfrocery 'and General Merchandise Business for Sumter. The above named are opening in their new store at the Corner of Main and Republican Sts., A First Class Wholesale and General Mercantile Establishment. Fertilizers in Season? In our Wholesale Grocery we buy from first hands in CAR LOAD LOTS, STRICTLY for SPOT CASE and we propose to give our customers the benefit of our large Spot Cash Purchases. In connection with our Wholesale Grocery we have a retail department in which we give our patrons the benefit of our WHOLESALE PRICES, In connection with the above we will carry a Full Line of General Merchandise, Consisting of LADIES7 DRESS GOODS, DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, HARDWARE, HARNESS, GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS, HATS, CAPS, CROCKERY, TINWARE, BOOTS AND SHOES, MEN'S AND CHILDREN'S CLOTHING, ETC. ETC. The above lines have been selected with MUCH CARE. Our styles are nobby and new and our prices are low. Having spent 20 days in the Northern markets we FEEL CONFIDENT that we will open for the inspection of the public one of the CHOICEST assortment of goods, not only in SUMTER but in the STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. With six years experience and ample capital we feel sure that we can please. After January 1st we will advance MERCHANDISE. FERTILIZERS and MONEY on good paper. We propose to do a FIRST CLASS, booest and upright business {STRICTLY ON BUSINESS PRINCIPLES ) LAST BUT HOT MAST, Wc extend a HEARTY AND CORDIAL invitation to call aod rjspect onr large and varied assortment and get OUR PRICES. CALL EARLY AND SAVE MONEY Hoping to see you ALL soon, we are YOUTS Anxious to Please, Edward E. Rembert & Co., Prices and samples mailed on application. We. will call attention to SUMTER, S. C oar special lines later. Get our prices on Bagging, Ties and Meat. SIGN OF THE BIG HAND. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS IN BUSINES Think We Know the Wants of the People. Depression in the Money Market, IiOw Price of cotton? Plenty of capital, Spot cash purchases? Light Expenses, ENABLE ME TO SELL GOODS LOWER THAN ELSEWHERE. An Examination is Solicited. JOHN REID, Main St. SUMTER, S. C.