The watchman and southron. (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, December 09, 1891, Image 6

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WEDNESDAY, DSC. 9, '9i, giUered at the Po*? ^Jfhe at Sumter, S G.y as Second Class Matter, j HEW ADVSKTISE??lKKTS. Orei* k Mat thew?- for Sal*.. J. S Rwh*rd*on, Master-Sdes. Want-Furniture Etc. For Stile. . Mn. N. R Witherspoon-Wanted. Browns k Pur dj- Ch ris taws, . Peter Thomas, Auditor-Tax Returns. Chine 4 Wilder-Poultry ?nd Oranges, *v\ P. B. Hayraworth- House to Rent. Dr?. Starkey A Palen- Treatment by Inha? lation. Personal. tier. Keasts. Mood and Stokes returned from Conference yesterday. Re*. W. S. Stoke? stopped over io toe city yesterday with his father Rev. A. J. Stokes. slr. EH. McCo tehan has gone lo Charles? ton to place himself under treatment of Dr. Kinloch. Kiss Bm coe Corbett leaves for Rock Hill this morning ?here she wiU remain sometime visiting friends. Pr. Twitchel and wife, of Freeport,: Maine, .rein the city and are the guests of Mr. D. Jam?* Winn. . Hark Reynolds, Ewj., is back from a weeks hnnt oo the river swamp. He reports a fine time. Two, deer were killed and a; bear shot ?*.- rr Rev. J. Thomas Pate, who hes been sta? tioned in Charleston, but appointed to Green? ville at the recent Conference, was ia the city yesterday. In a recent letter Mr. J. N. Bradford of 153 Cottonwood Sc Dallas, Texas, asks to be re? membered to his relatives and friends in this county of which be is a satire Re says be would be pleased to hear from any of them. Mr A. M. Woods who has been ia Atlanta since last February nader surgical treatment fer bis eyes; has returned to hts borne at Mag? nolia, this county. His eyes are mach im? proved. Mr. Tv D. Chandler, of the MayesviUe sec? tion, has removed to his place recently pur? chased in the North-western portion of tbe city and will carry on a track and fruit (arm. Be has made a specialty of crab apples fer several years, and hasset out sev? eral hundred trees on his place here. Sr. j. R. Phillips has moved bis family to this city for tbe purpose of educating his chil? dren. His place wilt be managed by Mr. J H. Soy oe, whose services he has secured. The cottee crop will be reduced to 100 acres -next year, and about 20 acres wilt be planted in tobacco, if he succeeds in engaging aa ex? perienced man to take charge of it for bim. Sir. Philips thinks his lands will produce fine tobacco, as welba* cotton and provisions. Three hundred seres or more of hts place will be rented out next year, as Mr. Phillips can? not be present to give it his personal atten E. M. Raynor, Sr.. with his family, left las; evening for Sumter, & C. where he takes the. post tien of superintendent of motive power aa the Charleston, Sumter k Northern Tail way. Mr. Raynor bas boen for the past 28'years in tbe service of the New York Gen tra! Railroad company. He commenced bis railway career at Bridgeport, Conn., some 40 yean ago, serving his time as p?-chanical engineer, under Master Mechanic John R. Yan Blocum. He was then connected with tbe Cleveland, Columbas k Cincinnati road as engineer, then oo the Lake Shore where for 17 years he ran the Cincinnati express. - . He then entered the employ of tbe Kew Fork /Central and waa appointed engine dispatcher, bot his health fal led and he became eng! rieer .; bf the ?pedal between Syracuse and.. De Witt. t Mr. Raynor has been & prominent member of j St. Paul's cathedral, and was superintendent of the Sunday school for two years He was also a member of the Board of Managers of j the Fen og Men's Christiao Association and chairman of the railroad branch. Mr. Raynor is followed in bis new southern home with the best wishes of-hosts of friends.-From tbe Standard, Syracuse, N. F. Mr. Raynor bas -arrived in this city and will assume the duties of his new office on the 15th instant. He was into see us a few days after his arrival and was found to be a very nimble and pleasant gentleman. He in? formed ns that the machine shops will soon be-built here, and- that he was- now making oat an estimate of the machinery necessary. '-y^?hief Albert Weeks, despite the position & occupies, must audoubtIy^ be a very pop^ uBif Vh?u??-An^be- ?eserres.^'tb be, for there *ii'ho one that gives more * eaHul atten -tioa io' duty than he, and there is no one lerner?i feared by .the lawless classes of this sec 'tttm than Sumter's Chief of Police. The ' Ctn'ef seems to be popular, not only with the cdmnjjroity in general, but also with his su- j bordtnavesr for a few days since, Mr. Thomas 8. Brayton of..?be force, made him a present of a vary large and fine turkey gobbler. If each man on th?-foroe folio vvs Mr. Dray ton's example the Chief will be well supplied for tbe Christmas season'. Wou ld that we had an admirer like Mr. ? Drayton. ! Smsa cards at Kennedy's. :A Shepley every sight next week. Ad? miti? a 25c. *iA $5ci .Reserved seats 50c. Crockonole gamer, just received at Sumter Book and Novelty Store. Kennedy's Book Stor e bas just removed next "door to Miss' MeKlhose's Millinery Store. You only get Christmas gifts once a year, no yoa can't afford' to get shoddy stnfif. S. . B. k f. Store. ' . .. Every parent should ' gire their children a copy of "Barnum's Own Story" (br a Xmas -present. Price reduced to $1.25 at Kenne? dy'? Book Store. ? Mr W. F. L. Marshall's horse became . frightened while standing io his yard on Moo ., day afternoon, .and rsa away smashing the bugger to. which it was attached, into kind-, -ling wood. -.... Notice of a tournament to be held on Dec. 31st at Providence, came ta too late for mis issue. ' The first prix? will be $25.00. Messrs J. Ashby Dick and J. Philip Booth have tbe matter in charge, The notice will appear oextweek. Scarce as money is, good taste is eren scarcer, bot plenty of both was., used in pur . chasing Christmas stock at Shailer Book and 'Novelty Store. ' Helen M i ok ley, who was the most attractive . actress with tba N. Y. Theatre Co. last year, . -p!?Jfl t*e leading parts for Gus Homer's ' Co, D.o not fail to see ber again. 1 - Ahr what dreams in albums, dressing cases, . and writing desks; what delici?os bits of fine china, what exquisite bindings in Christmas books! Dreams in conception, but realities with us. Sumter Book and Novelty Store. Among the many Xmas books at Kenne? dy'? Book Store, is Barun m's Own Story for 'Boys and Girls of America. This work of Barnum contains over 500 pages and nearly as many illustrations. Price $1.25. "Hit or Miss" the four act comedy which will be presented at the Academy of Music on Munday evening the 14th instant, has never failed to make a greet and decided hit wbere ever played... Kennedy's Book Store has removed into the store lately occupied h Valone A Bro., oppo? site Levi Bros, e* J receiving lots of Xoas books, card i presents of every kind. Io buying Christmas gifts, remember please you.are"not buying groceries. So go where things are tasteful as well as cheap. Sumter Book and Novelty Store. . People who come to the city on Saturday . and Wednesday to see the grand balloon as? cension and parachute drop, should go into Ken nev r's Book Store and see the many Xmas cards, book* and novelties there. Hot Sapper. "There will be a Bot Supper at Wedgefield on the evening of December 15th for the hen fit of the Baptist Church. The public is invited to be present. ^ ^ Amusement. Gus Homer's Own Company will begin n week's engagement at the Academy of Music os Monday night, Dec 14th io the sen? sational four act Comedy "Hitor Miss." There will be a change of play nightly and during the week several new and attractive piavs will be presented. Miss Helen Minkley, and Mr. Gos Homer who were bera with tbe New York Theatre Company last year, and created such a faT?rabie impression by their fine acting play tbe leading paru. Tbe public have tbe assurance that tbe acting will be excellent and do not bare to rely on the recommen? dation <d others for they have seen fer them? selves that Miss Mink ley and Mr. Homer are artists in their profession. Admission 25c, 35c., and Reserve seats 50c. Un sale at Dr ?. A. McKagen's Drug Store. Harried. Ur. R. R. Bruosoo, of Jacksonville, PU. and Miss Mane Bronson of this cit/ were united in the holy bonds'of matrimony yester? day, Rev. W. S. Stokes officiating. Married in Or&ngeburg County NOT. 5th, 1891, by the Rev. Mr. Platt, Mr. J. W. Argoe, of Oraugeburg County to Miss E. Lorene Davis of Sumter. Death. Mr. Richard JGriffin died at his home in Marysville on the night of December let, after a long and painful! illness. The de? ceased had, for m au y years, in connection with hie h rot her, Mr. Lar y Griffin, carried on a wheel-writing business in M ay ?ville. He leaves a wife and four children. Mr. Geo. W. Truluck, of Shiloh township, died on the 4th of December, aged ?5 Tears. Mr. Truluck was an old resident of that com munitj. Mr. T. A. Lemmon, of Lynchburg, died on the 3rd instant aged 38 years, after enduring a severe and painful illness of more than a year. He leaves a wife and three children, and numerous friends to mourn th? untimely end of a life hardly yet begun. Religious. Rev. George T. Harmon, Presiding Elder of the Chester District, preached at the Metbo- ? dist Church last Sunday morning and at union ? services in the Presbyterian Church that even- i ing Rev. A. W. Rogers, who was expected to bars felled these appointments, was de? tained bj on a committee of Conference in Darlington. Rev. fi. T. Hodges, Presiding Elder of Sumter District, will preach in the Methodist Church next Sunday morning and evening. Rev. C. C. Brown has returned from the Convention and will fill his pulpit Sunday. Hoyt Brothers. Mr. R. French Hoyt has become a partner in the jewelry business with Mr. Harry A. Hoyt, aod as will be seca by the advertise? ment the style of the firm is now Hoyt Broth ? eta. They "are receiving new goods suitable for the holidays. Shooting in Manning. Towa Marshal R. H. Davis of Manning, was 8hot tn the right breast with a 38 calibre revolver by a negro named Arthur Lowry on yesterday. The wound bas been pronounced serious. Balloon Ascension. The Thompson Brothers are iu the city making arrangements for a balloon ascension and parc hu ie leap on next Saturday 12th instant. The ascension will take place on the vacant lot on Liberty Street, opposite the Baptist Church at 12 o'clock. Christmas Holidays. There seems to be a general desire to have two days holiday, Christmas and the day fol? lowing! Wejtrust the merchants will see their ! way' clear to grant the desire, and make the clerics nappy. ?-. II wi - Society Entertainment. The Philomathian Society of the Sumter institute will give an entertainment on the evening of the lit instant. Invitations will be issued in a f hort time. We Congratulate The Book and Novelty Co. on procuring the services of the courteous and accomplish? ed salesmaar, Mr. J. A. Schwerin, to assist in disposing of their Christmas stock. Mr Schwerin will take pleasure in meeting' his old friends and customers at Sumter Book and Novelty Store. Jno. S. Hughson * & Co. As will be seen by the advertisement the drug business heretofore carried on in the name of W. H. Gilliland ? Co. will hereafter be run by Jno. H. Hug h ion k Co. Dr. Hughson who purchased the entire, business several weeks ago, has associated with bim his brother-in-law, Mr. T. D. Edwards, of Ridge Springs Bdgefield county S. C. Mr. Edwards will move with his family to this city to live in a short time. Elfin Stars. The Elfin Star Comedy Company closed a week's engagement here Saturday night. The company made a most favorable impres? sion upon theatre-goers of the .city, and car? ried away, at leaats the good will of their patrons. Several members of 'the company are ar tis s of ability, whose acting it is i pleasure to witness; Miss Ross, Messrs: Elmore and Rowe being easily best of a uniformly \ good troupe. Little May Rowe as Little Lord Fauntleroy captivated the largest: audience of the week. *> : K. of H. Officers. At a r??ulnr meeting of Sumter Lodge Knights of ' Honor on Monday evening the following officers were elected for the enduing year:-- : ......... J Jno. Kershaw, Dictator. Qm. D. .Shore, Vice Dictator. B G. Pierson, Assistant Dictator. Jno. S Hughson Pest Dictator. H. C. Moses, Reporter. C. M. Hurst, Financial Reporter. H. Ryttenberg, Treasurer. W. R. Delgar, Chaplain. A. D. Moses, Guide. W. W. Geddings, Guardian. T.S- Drayton, Sentinel. A. Moses, H. Harby and B. G. Pierson, Trustees. '"^ H. C. M oies, was elected delegate to the Grand Lodge; N. G. Osteen, alternate. Teachers' Association. The Teacher?' Association of Sumter Coun? ty met at the Washington Street School at ll o'clock a. m. last Saturday. The constitution drawn up by the com? mittee appointed for the purpose at the last meeting, was read and adopted. Form was discussed by Miss Davis, and the teaching of it illustrated by means of a prac? tice class. This feature was greatly enjoyed by the association. Mr. J. Ashby Dick discussed number in its phases a unity, b comparison, c inference. After Mr. Dick bad concluded bis clear and able exposition, the question was taken up by the members of the association and a lively discussion followed. Corpora! punishment and methods of teach? ing language to children were discussed by various members of the association. \A. resolution was offered and passed : That an editor be elected by the Association and that as much of the proceedings of the Asso? ciation be written np by same as may seem best to him. -? Mr. S. H. Edmunds was elected editor, and any matter for publication pertaining to the educational interests of Sumter County should be sent to bim. The Watchman and Southron will be tbe official organ of the Association, and as mach space as shall be necessary has been placed at the disposal of Mr Edmunds. Great interest was.manifested in this meet* ing and the benefit that. will .accrue to the teachers is already perceptible: The next meeting will be held in February. BoU.of Honor.. The following is the roll of Honor of the Washington Street Graded School for the month of November: Firs'. Grade-Rosaline Morris, Armida Moses, Brown Dorrity, Carl Thomas, Leona Smith* Alvah Wicgard. Second Grade-Cecil Wilson, Mary Lenoir, Robbie Sanders, Oralee Jones, Hugh Simons. Third Grade-Alice Harby, Marie Single? ton, Sophie Richardson, Charlie Poole, Lydia Lee. Fourth Grade-Maggie Bradford, Rosa Mood. Fifth Grade-Anna David, Fannie Rytten? berg. Sixth Grade/-Katherine Richardson, Mamie Dinkins, Beulah Lj am, Fannie Sumter, Annie Freeland, Herbert Hay ns worth, Edward McCallam. Seventh Grade-Gussie Dinkins, Laura Mood. Eighth Grade-Bessie Lee, Emma Mood. Tenth Grade-Misses Mamie Dinkins, Julia Cattino, Harriet Kershaw, Blanche Pate. -^?K -^M^-~ Xmas Booklets at Kennedy's. A large assortment of fireworks just re? ceived at Kennedy's, opp. Levi Bros. "Look on this picture, and tben on this ; so like and yet with a difference." That's th? way with out Christmas cards. All alike in being beautiful, but wonderfully different in infinite variety. Sumter Book and Nov? elty Store. --^?^^-.??--?^ N ce Library and Stand Lamps for presents at T. C. Scaffe's. Silverware cheap, suitable for Christmas or wedding preses ts, at T. C. Scaffe's. S. C. Conference Appointments. DARLINGTON, December 7.-The closing day of Conference has been fall of hard work, but an adjournment will be effect? ed at the night sessson. A memorial meeting was held last night, when memorials of the late Rer Messrs William Thomas, Basil G. Jones, Robert C. Oliver, Allen A. Gilbert and John W. Murray were read and adopted. The reports of the board of education, of colportage, and of Sunday schools were adopted. The report of the treasurer shows over twelve thousand dol?an collected for foreign and over ten thousand for home mis? sions. . Bishop G ran ber ry was prerented with a gold beaded caae by the conference. Jas. R. Betti and Harris C. Betbea were located at their own request. The next session of the Conference will be held in Charleston. Dr Weber was requested to write a hand book on the life and work of Bishop Capers. The Conference finished its work to-night. Reports of the boards of colportage, church extension and the committee on minutes were adopted. The business of the Conference baring been completed Bishop Granberry ad? dressed the Conference, and announced the appointment of the preachers for 1892 as fol? lows: CHARLESTON DISTRICT. R. N. Wells, presiding* elder. Charleston-Trinity, W. A. Rogers ; Beth? el, J. A. Clbiftoo ; Spring Street, J. L. Stokes; Cumberland, a. M. Chreitzberg. McClellan ville-J. C. Welch, sup. Berkeley-D. S. Browne. , Summerville-J. E. Carlisle. * Cypress and St Paul's Mission-E. 3. Loy less. Ridgeville-J. C. Tounge. St George's-J. W. Elkins. Reevesville-J. A. Giving*, sup. Colletoo-W. H. Ariail. Round O-S. S. Blanchard. Walterboro-J. W. Kilgo. Walterborb Circuit-C. E. Wiggins. Hampton-A. C. Walker. Allendale-J. L. S'fley. Black Swamp- W. C. Gleaton. Hardeville-W. R. Buchanan, sup. Beaufort-A. J. Cant hen. CHESTER DISTRICT. Geo. T. Harman, presiding elder. Chester-J. W. Daniel. Chester Circuit-Geo H. Waddell. East Chester-Jas. Russell, sup. Ricbburg-T Raysor. Rock Hill-E. O. Watson. Leslie Circuit-A. W. Attaway. Catawba Circuit-J. N. Isom, sup. Yorkville-R. E. Stackhouse. Blacksburg Station-L. A. Johnson. Hickory Grove Circuit-R. R. Dagnall. York Circuit-J. A. Porter. Fort Hill-J. S. "Harley, J. J. Stevenson, sup. . Lancaster-E. G. Price. Lancaster Circuit-W. L. Pegues. Trades vi Ile- A. S. Leslie, sup. Chesterfield-R. A. Yongue. Jefferson-J. L. Rav. Blacks Lock-S J. W. Humbert. COKCSBURY DISTRICT J. B. Campbell, presiding elder. Cokesbury-G. M. Boyd. Greenwood-P. F. Kilgo. 7Iinety-Six-M. M. Brabham. Donalds-E. W. Mason. : Abbeville-M. Dargan. . Abbeville. Circuit-H. W. Whittaker, W. C. Winn. McCormick-J.' M. Steadman. Lowndes vii le-J. S. Porter. Princeton-E P. Taylor. Waterloo-J. Manning. North Ed geri cid-J. M. Shell, sup. Newberry-W. W. Daniel. Newberry Circuit-C. D. Mann.. Kinard's-0. N. Rountree. Salnda-A. F. Berry. Butler-A. M. Attaway. Par ks ti Ile-M. H. Pooser. Prosperity-J. B. Tray wick. COLUMBIA DISTRICT. W. C. Power, presiding elder. Columbia, Washington Street-H. F. Chrietzberg. Marion Street-S. P. H. Elwtli. City Mis ion-J. E. Beard. New Brooklyn Mission-G. H. Pooser. ? Lexington Fork-R. L. Holroyd. Lexington-T. C. Ligon. Batesburg-J. K McCain. Johnston-T. G. Hulbert. Edge field-A. B. Watson. ' I Graniteville-J. W. Neeley. Aiken-J. H. Noland. Upper St. Matthew's-W. P. Meadors. Forte Motte-M. L. Banks. Ridgeway-M. W. Fooks. Winnsboro-S A. Weber. ' Fairfiela^-*W. 8. Stokes. Monticello*-A. J. Cautben, Jr. . . Columbia\-gemalt College-S B Jones, president; J..Marlon Rodgers, professor. Paine institute-Geo. W. Walker, presi? dent. Editor Southern Christian Advocate-W. D. Kirkland. Leesville Circuit-A. W. Brunson. Cedar Creek Circnit-Geo. W. Davit. FLORRI*CK DISTRICT. J. B. Wilson, presiding elder. Florence-H. B. Browne. Mars Bluff-A. H. Be?t. Darlington-J. A. Dice. - Cberaw-W. M. Duncan. Cheraw Circuit-S M. Jones, sup. Hurtsville-E. M. Merritt. Clyde-G. R. Whittaker. Darlington Circuit-S. J. Bethea. Lamar-J. E. Rushton. Carterville-B. R. Copeland. Tiromonsville-W. B. Duncan. Effingham-S. D. Bailey, sup. East Effingham-J. N. Stone, sop. Scranton-J. S. Abercrombie. Lake" Ci ty-W. B'. Baker. K?ngsiree-s; D. Vaughn. Salt?ri-A. W. Jackton, sup. Georgetown Station-W.T. Capers. Georgetown Circuit-J. D. Frierson. Johnson viii?-Sup. by D. Durant. Salters-R. W. Spigener. GREENVILLE DISTRICT. J. 0. Wilson-Sup. Greenville-J. T. Pate. West End-K. H. Jones. Greenville Circuit-E. A. Wilkes. Reidsville-T. P. Phillips. North Greenville-J. H. Thacker. Fountain Inn-J. T. Anderson. Williamston-J. C Stoll. Anderson-C. B. Smith. Anderson Circuit-J. D. Crout. West Anderson Circuit-Sup. by 0. L Durant. Townsville-J. N. Wright, sup. Pendleton-T. C. O'Dell. Pickens-B. 0. Berry. Seneca City-A. B. Earle. Westminster-G. R. Shaffer. Walhalla-H. C. Monz?n. Easley-N. G. BalUnger. Piedmont-S H Zimmerman. Williams ton Female College-S. Lander, president. Blue Ridge-M. MrKissick. Oue to be supplied. MARION DISTRICT. T. J. Clyde, presiding elder. Mari?n-J. S. Beasley. Centenary-W. W. Jones. Briton's Neck-To be sup. Conway-A. J. Staffords ; G. W. Catlin, sup. Conway Circuit-W. A. Wright. Bucks vii le-J. A. Mood. Waccamaw- N R. Melton. May boro-A. N. Dusenberry. Loris-M. M. Ferguson. Little Pee Dee-D. A. Calhoun. Mullins-J Owen, Latta- L F. Beatty. Little Rock-P. A. Murray. Clio-R. A. Child. Blenheim-J. W. Ariail. Pee Dee Mission-W. Quick, sup. Bennettsville-W. T. Wightman. Bennettsville Circuit-W. L. Martin. Brightsville-R. W. Barber. North Marlboro-W. H. Lawton. ORANG EBURG DISTRICT. J. W. Dickson, presiding elder. Orangeburg-G P. Watson, T. E. Wanna niaker, sup, Orangeburg Circuit-J. S McRoy. Ix?wer St. Mattbew's--W. W. Williams. Providence-D. D. Dantzler. Branchville-P. F Kistler. Bamberg and Buford's Bridge-0. A. Darby. Graham-J. E. Grier. Edisto-B. M. Grier. Upper Edisto-J- C. Abner, sup. Barnwell Station-P. L. Kirton. Blackville-W. M. Hardin. Boiling Spring-J. B- Platte. Orange-P. Z. Dantzler. Willistoo-D. Uoocks. South Branchville-L. S. Bellinger. South Aiken-J. C. Spann. 8PA RTA N BURG DISTRICT. J. M. Boyd, presiding elder. . Spartanburg-Central Church, W. H. Bethel Mission-W. L. Wait and J. F. Smith. Union-T. E. Morris. Cherokee-J. C. Bissel?, E. L. Weener, sup. SHH toe-M. B. Kelly. Goshen Hill-W A. Clarke. Jonesville-D. Tiller, sop. IX H. Miller. Gaffnev-N. B. Clarkson. Lauren's-W. T. Herbert. North Laurena-J. W. Sbell.J. W.Friday, sup. Enoree-J. C Count. Clinton-W. A. Betts". Belmont- D. B. Bord. Campobelto-S. T. Blackman. Pacolet-John Attaway. Clifton-J C. Davis. Wofford College-J. C. Kilgo, financial agent. Vanderbilt Unirersity-A. Coke Smith, professor. SUMTER DISTRICT. E. T. Hodges, presiding elder. Sumter-A. J. Stokes. Sumter Circuit-W. H. Wroten. Lynchburg-C. W. Creighton. Wedgefield-J C Chandler. Bishopville- W.H. Kirton. Santee - J. E Mahnffey. Fore8ton-C. H. Pritchard. Manning-H. M. Mood. New Zion-C. H.Clyde. Camden-M. L. Carlisle. Hanging Rock-T. M Dent. Richland-J. P. Attaway. East Kershaw-E. B Hame, sup. West Wateres-D. A. Phillips. Conference Exhorter-J. C. Chandler. Transferred-W. W. Hodges to East Co? lumbia Conference ; C 6. Harmon, to Colum? bia Conference; J. W. Browne, to North Georgia Conference. Superannuated- S. Laird, J. J. Neville, Whitford Smith, I. J. Newberry, J. M. Car? lisle, S. H. Browe, W. H. Hutto, W Carson, T. W. Munnerlyn, L. Wood. G: W. Gatlin, J. L. Shuford, S. L. Duffie, R. P. Franks, W. C. Patterson, D. W. Seale, L. M Hamer, M. Brown, B. G. Jones, S. Jones, M. A. Con? nolly, W. W. Mood, L. C. Loyal, J. J. Workman, F. Auld. R. D. Smart to Little Rock Conference. Shiloh Items. SHIMS, S. C., 4, 1991. Mr Editor: The people about Shiloh are rapidly making preparations for Christmas. Our music teacher, Miss Lottie Garland, is making arrangements to have a Christmas Cantata We think that she will make it a success, as she usually succeeds in her every undertaking. Miss Gertrude DuRant will furnish music for the occasion. Mr. Smith, of Florida, is visiting the young ladies of ibis community and il is reported that be is on a visit to his best girl, or some of tbe boys seem to think so, at least. It has gone abroad that another one of our widowers will soon be united in matrimony to one of our most amiable young ladies. Poor bore, how slow. Mr. C. T. Player has moved to his new home in Sumter. We regret that he has left ns but hope that he will not stay but one year. We will miss Mr. Player very much. The reason why the Agricola letter has not appeared in the last two editions is that the writer has been absent. AGRICOLA. . News Prom Mayesville. MAYESTILLK, S. C., Dec. 4, 1R91. Mr. Editor: A number of the young men of this town, and some from the vicinity, have formed a Lyceum League Club, tinder a charter from that noble paper the Youth's Companion. The o> j-ct of the club is to im? prove its members in literature, morally and socially. The meeting that was held a few weeks ago for the purpose of organizing a Young Men's Christian Association was very euconr aging. Over twenty put their names on the roll, and qnite a number of others will join as soon as an organisation is effected, which we hope to complete at an early day. The Polytechnic Society, of which I made mention in my last, has become quite popu? lar. Its meetings are semi-monthly and are very enjoyable occasions. It has inspired our young people in a literary and musical way, and its meetings are always looked forward to with pleasure. A railroad accident happened near town a few day8 ago, over which no tears were shed, but caused many smiles to one "cu11er'd pusson" at least. A colored woman was coming to town, when she spied a big fat possum running a little ahead of her on the railroad. Dinah gave chase, but soon heard the morning train coming up and reluctantly gave the right bf* way to the steam wagon, at the same time bemoaning the loss of her pos? sum. The critter kept onthe track, and afteF the car bad passed, Dinah, to ber great de? light, Isaw 'the possum lying beside the rail minus its he?d. She seized her prize and marched triumphantly into town. An in? quest was duly held, and verdict was "pos? sum came to its death on railroad, by its own carelessness, Atlantic Coast Line not to blame, Dinah happy n SCRIBA. The Columbia Baily Calendar. An old friend in a new dress, and an arti? cle that has come to be one of the indispen? sables of an editor'*, desk, comes to hand in the Columbia Daily Calendar for 1892. The Calendar is iu the form or a pad containing 357 leave?, each 5?x2f inches, one for each day of the year, to be removed daily, and one for the entire year. The da} of the week, of the month, and of the year are given, and each slip bears a short paragraph pertaining to cycling or some kindred sulj-ct. At the bottom of each leaf is a blank for memoranda, every leaf being accessible at any time. The stand is an entirely new departure, being made of sheet metal finished in ivory black, and is very compact. At the close of the year the stand will be available for another p*d. This ts the seventh issue of this now well-known Calendar, yet all the matter is fresh and new, having been carefully collated from lending publications and prominent writers, most of ii being specially written for this purpose it comprises notable events in cycling, opin? ions of physicians and clergymen, bints about ioad making, and numerous other topics. mm nw^? A Bare Chance. We have made arrangements with the Cos? mopolitan, the best illustrated monthly pub lished, to club it with the Watchman and Southron and the Memoirs of Gen. Robt. E Lee. The subscription price of the Cosmopol? itan is $3.00, of the Memoirs 3 75, and of the Watchman and Southron $2.00, making a total of $7.75. We give the tbree-for $5 50. It is a rare chance. _____ Harper's Bazar. ILLUSTRATED. II A it r ER'S BAZAR is a journal fur the home. Giving tho littest information with regard to the Fashions, its nuuorous illustrations, fashion plate?, and pattern sheet supplements are indis? pensable alike to the home dre?s-tuaker nnil the professional modiste? No expense is spared in making its artistic attractiveness of the highest order. It? clever short stories, parlor piny?, and thoughtful essays satisfy .til taste*, and tts last page is famou* ns a budget ?>f ?it and humor. In its weekly issues everything is include! which is of interest to women. The Serials fur lri92 will be written by Walter Brsnnt and William Blaek. Mrs. Oliphant will become a contributor. 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Remittances should be made by Post-Office Money Order, or Draft, to avoid chance of loss. Newspapers are not to copy this advertise? ment without the expiass order of Harper ? Brothers. Address HARPER A BROTHERS, New York. MASTER'S SALES. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. }IK THE CO?RT OF; COMMON PLEAS. PURSUANT TO THE JUDGMKNTS AND orders of the Court aforesaid, severally, made tn the cases below entitled, I will offer for sale at public outcry before the Court House, in the city of Sumter, County and State aforesaid, on the first Monday in JAN? UARY, nest, being the fourth day of said month, between the hours of ll o'clock in the forenoon and five o'clock in the afternoon of said day, the real estate in such cases de? scribed on the terms therein sperified, viz : IN THE CASE OF THE DUNDEE MORT? GAGE AND TRUST INVESTMENT COMPANY, LIMITED, PLAINTIFF, AGAINST HARRIET REBECCA SAN? DERS, WILLIAM L SANDERS. ANN CATHERINE SANDERS, ROBERT C. MCFADDEN AND MARION MOISE, DEFENDANTS. First-"All that plantation or tract of land known as the 'Wash Bracey Plantation'situate lying and being in R fling Creek Township, in the County of Sumterand State of South Carolina, containing four hundred and twen? ty-seven and onerhalf (427?) acres, more or less, bounded North by lands formerly of Benjamin Gerald ; East by lands now or formerly of Burrell Cato; and South and West by lands formerly of Marion. Sanders." Second-"All that plantation or tract of land known as the 'Moody Tract,' situate lying and being in Rafting Creek Township, in the County of Sumter and State of South Carolina, containing three hundred and one (301) acres, more or leS9, bounded on the North by landa formerly of S. H. Sanders; East by lands of Augustus Sanders and lands formerly of S. H.Sanders; South by Rafting Creek and lands of Mrs. M. F. Moore, and We6t by lands now or formerly of W. W. Anderson and S. H. Sunders, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon." Terms of Sale-One half of the purchase money to be paid in cash ; the balance on a credit of one year from the dav of sale, the time portion to be secured by the bond or bonds of the purchaser and a mortgage of the premises so sold ; the bonds to bear interest from the day of sale; the buildings on the Moody tract, to be insured in such reasonable sum as the Master may determine and the policy assigned to him or be made payable to him as his interest may appear. The pur? chaser to have the option of paying his or their en ire bids in cash and to pay all ex? penses of papers, recording and insurance. IN THE CASE OF RICH'D D. LEE, PLAINTIFF, AGAINST SARAH SU? SANNAH McCOY AND ANNIE LOUISE McCOY, DEFENDANTS. ''All that plantation or tract of land, with the dwelling house and other improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, in the State of South Car? olina, containing three hundred and Hfty (350) acres, a little more or less, bounded on the North and North-west by lands of John Montgomery; on^the East by lands now or formerly of -Clark; on the South by lauds of John W. Herrington now occupied by Mrs. Susan C Srai?b, and on the West by lands of Oliver McLeod and lands formerly of R. L Herriott. Terms of Sale-Cash. Purchaser to pay for titles. IN THE CASE OF JEFFERSON DAVIS .McELVEEN, PLAINTIFF. AGAINST WILLIAM F. 0. McELVEEN AND OTHERS, DEFENDANTS. "All that parcel of land situate in Priva? teer Township, Sumter County and State aforesaid, containing one hundred and sixty nine and one-third ?.169J) acres, more or lesa, bounded on the North by lands of Burns and lands formerly of Turner ; East and South by lands of Burns,'and West by Bush Branch and Waters of Black River. Terms of Sale-Cash. Purchaser to pay for titles. IN THE CASE OF ALFRED J. CHINA, ASSIGNEE, PLAINTIFF, AGAINST WISDOM GASS, DEFENDANT. "All. that piece, parcel or tract of land, sit? uate, lying and being- in Sumter County in -the State of South Carolina, containing sev? enty-three (73) acres and bounded on the North by the Mile Branch j on the North-ea3t by land now or formerly of A. A. Solomons; on the East by land of Geo. W. Brunson ; on j the South-east by lands of Marion Moise ; on the South by lands of Dr. J. J. Bossard, and on the West by land ot Mrs. Olivia E Green." JOHN S RICHARDSON, Master for Sumter Co. Dec. 8. 1891- 4t. : CLAREMONT LODGE NO. 64 A.-, F.\ M.*. SUMTER, S. C., Nov 29. 1891. The Annual Communication of Clarmont Lodge No. 64. A F. M , will be held on Thursda; evening December 10th,?at 8o'clock. The election of officers for the ensuing year will take place. Brethren will come prepared to pay their dues. Bv order ABE RYTTENBERG, W. M. H. C. MOSES, Secretary. Dec. 2.-2t. For Information and free Handbook write to MUNN & CO., 361 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. Oldest bureau for securing patent? In America. Every patent taken out by us ia brought before the public by a notice given tree of charge in tho S?wti?u ^mt?tm Largest circulation of any scientific paper In tho world. Splendidly illustrated. No intelligent man should be without it. Weekly, 83.00 a year; ?L50 six months. Address MUNN & CO.. PUBLISHERS, 361 Broadway, New York. TRE??iENT -BY ALATIOR! 1529 Arch St.. Pillia. Pana. 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Price $1. ily Dnnrgistsormail. Samples tfree. Addi-css"AyAKKSlS,'? Uox2U0,Ncw York City. ILE Chris Our buyer has just returned from New York and his Purchases in Holiday Goods Will arrive this week (or will have arrived ere this reaches you) and we cal? }Tour attention to only a few of them and quote prices on other articles of merchandise which cannot be duplicated. One Lot Pastels (new scenes in handsome frames) $1.50 worth $2. Felt Lambrequins, assorted shades, handsomely embroidered? 50c. 75c, $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00, worth 50 per cent. more. Felt Tidy Scarfs, handsomely embroidered, $1.25 to $2 00y bought 50 per cent, under value, and the work alone worth more than we ask for them. Handsome Table Covers ?1.25, worth 25 per cent. more. These goods are easily shipped and just what you want to send to friends for presents. 500 Christmas Cards lc. each, worth 5 and 10c. Picture Frames 50 and 60c. worth 75c. and $1. Cock Feather Collarettes $1.00, $1,25 and $1.50. Ladies' Fine Umbrellas $1.25 to $4.00, bought away under value and can't be found at prices we quote. Motto Handkerchiefs and new line plain and embroidered Linen Handkerchiefs, and large assortment white H-S Linen Hankerchiefs for both ladies and gentlemen, also Fancy Silk Handkerchiefs for both ladies and gentlemen. Our entirely^new line of Ladies5 Gloves both in Kids and Fancy Cashmeres is worthy of your inspection. Ladies' Silk Hand Bags 50c, 75c. and $1.00, bought 25 per cent, under "value, and .we give you the benefit of the same discount. Plush Dressing Cases $1.00, $1 25, $2 00, $2.00 and $5.00 and are full 25 per cent, cheaper than elsewhere. We have many articles in regular stock suitable for the holiday trade One lot Misses and Children's Cloaks 4 to 12 years $2.50. ' l-r One lot Infant's and C; ildren's Knit Caps, 20c, 25c. and 35c, also knit sacques the besCever sold for the price. One lot Perforated Chair Seats, 10c. Lead Pencils (good rubber tipped) 2c each, sold else? where at 5c. ... We quote a few prices on staple articles that may interest you. A new lot of Smyrna Rugs, $3 00, worth a great deal more. One piece Hemp. Carpet 25c worth 33c * One lot Chiffon lace, pink and light blue, only 25c, worth 40c. Chilfno Laces, black and colors 50c Reefer Jackets and Capes at popular prices. esjiectfully 5 BROWNS & PURDY. SITMTEM. S. ?. MAIN7 STEET, NEXT DOOR TO B. J. BARNETT. HAS ON HAP A NEW, FRESH mi ATTRACTIVE LINE OF Fino and Staple Groceries, -CANNED GOODS, &c. And guarantees the best value for the money to be found in the city. All I ask is a call when you want anything iu my line. You shall be pleased in every trade. AH Goods Delifered Free Anywhere in the City Limits. t&??2* Send in your orders, and oblige, Very resp't, XJ. XV. ?TOTE. Howard Fleming^ - 276 EAST BAY STREET, - -AND DEALER IN - Lime, Cements, Plaster, Hair, Terra Cotta Pipe, &c, and all Building Material. Orders Given Prompt Attention. Correspondence Solicited. Lowest Prices. j Best Satisfaction. Oct 21 o SECOND ARRIVAL. -ABOUT Tuesday, November 3d?, ANOTHER CAR Cor. Sumter and Liberty Sts SUMTER, S. C.? October 29, 1891. W. G. STUBBS WILL PAY HIGHEST CASH PRICES F^R ALL KINDS OF FURS C-itl on him at Levi Bros.' SOUTER, S. C. D?*c. 2-2ra. TAX NOTICE. THE TREASURER oF SUMTER Coun? ty gives no lire that his books will be open from the Fifteenth day of OCTOBER, 1891, to the Fifteenth day of DECEMBER, 1891, for the collection of xes for the fiscal year commencing November 1st, 1830, ia Sumter County. The following are the rates percentnm Of the lew : 1. For State purposes-four and three fourth tuilU on every dollar of the value of all taxable property. 2. For County purposes-three mills on every dollar of the value of all tax?o'Ie>' pro? perty. I 3. For the support of public schools-two j mills on every dollar of such valoe. ! 4 Gue dolllar OK each taxable poll, (to wit, ; between the ages of 21 and 50 years.) ,.; 5. Mayesviile , two mills extra lev-y for 3chool purposes.in the town of -Jamesville. 6. Swimming Pens, two mills extra Itry for school purposes in the township. 7. Bishopville, four mills extra levy for school purpo-ea in School Dist. Ko. 20. 8 Mechanicsvilie, two mills extra levy for school purposes in the township. 9. Providence, two mills extra levy fer school purposes in the township. D. E. KEELS, Cjunty Treasurer. Sept. f?. This delightful Story of a< I Journey from tho BALTIC to the] ?DANUBE Portrayed in 38 Chapters! ,and 12 Graphic I! lu strattons, by I Charles Augustus '\^\ \ Stoddard, ^jivk J I v?^^ Bound In Rich Cloth, <; Decorated with Cold Eagles.]; $FREE to Every New Subscriber tb!; j -the- ?I NEW YORK OBSERVER, \ >the foremost Family Religious News-; \ paper. ? 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