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Ck Mlait pas m? ^sutbrm ??????? WEDNESDAY. DEC. 14,1892. Entered at the Post Office at Sumter, S (?., as Second Class Matter. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS^ A. O. Ayer & Co. City of Somier?Notice. D. Q. Zeigler?Architect. Scribner Sons?Prospectus. Harper & Bros.?Prospectos. Red Men?Notice of Meeting. Stinson (fc Co.?We Want Yon. Est. J. P. Richbourg?Citation. Rufos Witherspoon?Horse Stolen. Moses Green?Fire Announcement. W. J. Roddy?Better than Property. Brown & Chandler?Disastrous Fire. Docker k Bult man?Announcement. Joel ?. Branson?Cotton Stalk Chopper. Wants?Piano for Sale?Money to Lend. C M. Horst?Clerk & Treas.?Notice to Citizens. County Commissioners?Election Poor Heese Keeper and Physician. Personal. Mr. Lex Morris is in tbe city. - Mr. A. J. Moses, of Atlanta was in tbe city 93 Monday. Hiss Fannie Mayes, of Mayesville, has been risi lia g Miss Susie Uarr. Hr. and Mrs A H Wherry, of Chester are visiting relatives in tbe city. Miss Josephine McCaM, who has ber o oo a visit to Miss .Ada DesChamp* hat retursed home. Mr. W. A. Hioshaw, Superintendent of the Cheraw Machine Works was in the city on Saturday. Mr. Spaan Vinson, is at home from Lexing ton, Kywhere he has been io business for a boat a year. Mr. English DesChamps woo has been sick several weeks and went to Darlington (or a change, has taken a relapse, and is dangerous ly 21. The people of Sumter are ander many obligations to Mr. Fri- Hawley, a traveling for his disinterested and efficient help during the S re oo last Friday sight. Messrs. Normern aod Harrell, of Darliog ton, travelling salesmen for Su tton k Co., of Baltimore, came over as soon as they beard of the fire, and volunteered to assist Docker k Buitrean io taking stock of tbe goods saved. The S. L. I. Basar will be held oo the 20th 21st, and 22nd instants. The volume of business of the Simonds National Bank, during tbe month of Novem ber was $1,321,625 69. A large gathering of tbe friends of Rev. A. J. Stokes welcomed him back to Sumter oo last Thursday night. Three negro gamblers from Columbia were caught working tbe three card monte racket eoe day last week. aod were arrested aod 1 punished. The tew Board of County Commissioners took charge oo yesterday. Mr. B. D. Mitch ell was elected chairman sod Col. T. V. Walsh clerk. s The Council Chamber is temporarily located hi the Masonic Temple. City Clerk k Treas urer C. M. Horst can he foood there daring business boars. The Sautter Book sod Novelty Store has opened next door to Scaffe's where they will be pleased to serve their customers. A great many goods will be disposed of at cost, and tbe damaged goods below cost. The oyster sapper given by the ladies of tbe Episcopal church oo fast Thursday proved a success. Mr. aod Mrs. E. E. RemberVs baby carried off tbe prise for the prettiest in the towo. The C. S. k N. Railroad will sell roood trip tickets account of the Christ mas Holidays at * tbe low rate of two cents per mile for total distance traveled, tickets to be sold Dec 23rd to 26th, ioelostve, and Dec 31st to Jan'y 2nd inclusive, good returning ootil Jao'y 4th 1833. ? ., ? Eugene Hogan keeps a full line of the best meats aod produce. Housekeepers will fiad it to their interest to see me before they place their orders elsewhere. Too can get more goods for less money from Eugeoe Bogan. If yoo want pore Care Syrop go to Eu gene Hogen. 60c. per gallon. For the best Sausage in tbe city to go Eugene Hogan. All orders will have bis special at* teattoe. I manufacture Sausage of all kinds, and am prepared to sell io soy qoaotity, from 1 pound to 1,000 pounds, at short notice. Send ae your orders. I guaran tee satisfac tion io price, weights, sod qualify of goods. Sagene Bogan, second door west of Post Office. Advertisements. Brown k Chandler have decided to sell ont their entire stock of winter clothing at abso lute cost. This is dooe to meet tbe oompeti tioo caused by the throwing oo tbe market of tbe goods damaged by tbe fire. 11 is an op* portaoity to secure s bargain. Docker aod Boitmao are hostlers. Before their old store had ceased burning, they had opened op s new store aod ordered by telegraph a complete oew stock. This is en terprise. See ad. Moses Green, tbe grocer, confectioner and general dealer to tener articles, is malting a rue oo Christmas goods. See ad. Central Market - Still they come. Another car load of fine Virginia beeves received for tbe Central Mar ket. Give them a call for beef, pork and sausages. ??^^BS>- ^U?? Tournament. On tbe dsy after Christmas there will be a tournament at Col. W. D. Scarborough's, Providence. A entrance fee of $1 will be required. The festivities of tbe day will conclude with a dance at tbe residence of Mr. John B. Raffield that night. Hot Supper. The minstrel play of '-Uncle Jeff" will be held at Dr. Brittons' school hoase,Spring Hill, on next Tuesday evening, 20th inst, .at 6 o'clock, for the benefit of St. Jobos Methodist Church. The play will be followed by a hot sapper at Dr. Britton's residence. C. L K. Xmas Entertainment. A moat delightful Xmas entertainment, furnished with refreshments aod charming music, for means for completing tbe Hereto Baptist Church, will be given at the residence of Mr. W. H. Semle, Pro-rideoce, S. C, ob the evening of tbe 23rd instant. Toj public arc cordially invited to attend. Hot a Soulless Corporation. As soon as the news of the fire of Friday night reached Wilmington, Traffic Manager T. M. Emmerson, of the Atlantic Coast Line, wired Capt. ?. A. Brand to say to sufferers that the Coast Line system would : make a redaction of 25 per cent in freight on sii material to be used in rebuilding until June next. _ Burned to Death. A five year old daughter of Harrison Witherspoon, colored, was burned to death on Monday morning. When tbe accident oc curred there was no one in the bouse, but two children. Tbe child was standing on a chair in front of the fi re-place trying to get a piece of sandy on tbe mantle, aod the chair tnrned over throwing ber into tbe fire. She was ter ribly boroed bat lived ootil shout 10 o clock that night. ? ??? a? Will Rebuild at Once. Tbe burnt district will soon be rebuilt, aod theaew buildings will be mach.Isrger and handsomer than those which went up in smoke on Friday night. A number of architects and builders from other cities bare already been oo the ground, attracted here by the report ?batSnmter'e enterprising property owners Tffould replace the stores at once. Of these, none come better recommended than Mr. D. G. Regler, of 38 Broad, St., Charleston, S. ?n Of him tbe Augutta Chronicle says ; "Mr. D. G. Zeigler is s gentleman, who is ?rident!y a thorough practical aod accom plished, architect, with a comparative rare gift of common sense : bis beau tifai designs mark bim as a public benefactor, for any man ' is such who adds beauty and comforts to the homes of the osti?n. His designs for the cheap buildings are tasteful, picturefoue and elegant. Io his work he combines consum mate art with economy, and a detail estimate 1 of cost with plans." i - "wsj i.-sa??u? For fine Butter, sad Cases* *ld jure Leaf j Lard Kiogmsn k Co. leads Married. Mr. William Welte of Atlanta, Ga., and Uiae Floride, daughter of Col. J. H. Cooper, of St. Charlea, were married al the residence of the bride's father on Wednesday, December 7th. _______ Hymesiai. Cards ba?e been issued announcing tbe marriage, at Limonier,. Pennsylvania, on December 28th, of Mr. Walter G. Stabbe, of this city, aad Mies Til lie B. Keffer of that place. . Death. The iafant daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Frank L. Jones died on Saturday, tbe 10th instant. Beligioue. ' Rev. Theodore Porter, of Charleston, con ducted services in th* church of tbe Holy Comforter on Sunday last. Rev. W. C. Power the new Presidine Elder of this district is expected to arrive thia eve nine He will be welcomed by the hospitable people of tbe Methodist Church. Rev. W. W. Mood, preached I the Emanuel Methodist Church, colored, on last Sunday. Mr. D. W Cm ?ino will lead the . M. 0. A. prayer meeting next Sunday. To the Ladies of Sumter. Any lady feeling an interest in the future welfare of tbe Sumter Light Infantry, and who is willing to assist tbe committee in ar ranging for, aad making a eucccse of, the Basar which is to be held on 20tb, 21st aod 22d, is cordially invited to meet with that combin?e at Masonic Temple, Thursday af ternoon at 4 o'clock. Young ladies, remem ber that tbe Sumter Light Infantry expects your aid ae well as the aid of the older per sone aad yon mu?t show your interest iu the company by being at Masonic Temple at the time mentioned. _ How it Came About. The introduction in the House of Represen* tati vea by Mr. Moses of tbe bili increasing the salary of tbe Mayor of this city was tbe result of a misunderstanding. The apparent dis crepancy in tbe ?talements made by council and Mr. Mosee, ae to the authorship of tbe bill, to which reference wae made last week, ie explained by the following : A CARD. Enrros tbk Hksjlld?I wae requested by tbe city Council to prepare several bills to be submitted to tbe Legislature, which I did, and was under the impression that tbe Mayor's Salary Bill wae desired, and eent it to Mr Moses, as being so desired. I find that I was mistaken, and write this merely for tbe purpose of so stating. Respectfully, R 0. PURDY. Sumter Herald, Dec 9th. Wedding Bells at Smithville. Tuesday evening, Dec. 6th. at 6 o'clock the crowd began to assemble at St. John's Meth odist Church, Smi-hville, S. C, for tbe pur pose of peeing Rev. T. J. White of S. C. Conference lexj to Hymen's altar Mies Minnie, oneot Dr. C. S. Britton's fair daughters. When the church had been well filled and tbe yard well crowded tbe groom and his bride, attended by sixteen of the most carefully selected young people of our community, resorted to their places at the altar. Tbe first of these coupl?e were Prof. W. B. Alford, of Marion with Miss Roea Beasley, of Marion pink cashmere, faced by Rev. J. o! ley, of Edgefield, with Miss Jennie Smith, of Cam den, pink silk The third and fourth couples were Mr. J. A. Smith, of Camdeu with Mite Bernice Roberson, pink cashmere, faced by Mr. C. B. Smith, with Mies Nina Wei don, pink cashmere. The fifth and eix'h couples were Mr. C L. Britton with Miss Maggie Weldon, pink cashmere, faced by Mr. J. R. McLeod, with Mies Mamie White, pink cash mere. The seventh and eighth couples were Prof. G. M. Davis with Miss Ida White, pink cashmere, faced by Rev. J. Weldon with Miss Linie D. Britton. Tn complete tbe crowd tbe last who marched in were Rev. T. J. White, in hie clerical suit with Miss Minnie L. Britton, daughter of Dr. C. S. Britton, dressed in cream cashmere with a wbite veil and white wreath upon her bead. When they bad substantially placed themselves under a large nell of beautiful flowers and evergreens. Rev. J. C. Chandler aroee and according .to the Methodist ceremony umtcdtbsm in holy wedlock After tbe ceremony, the bride aod groom, with the bridesmaids and groomsmen and a few friends returned to Dr. Britton's, where a sumptuoos repast was served.* For more than four hours, after supper, the large piaxxa which every one who has visited Dr. Brit ton's well r*members, groaned under the tramp of young people while promaoadiog. With beet wishes and hearty congratula* tions tbe crowd dispersed to eee Bro. Tom and his bride again when they have been well settled in their cosy little parsonage. PARTICIPANT. A Seventy Thousand Dollar Pire. During the performance of the Chick Com pany, in tbe Opera House, on last Friday night, fire orginated in one of the dressing rooms. It was just about nine o'clock when tbe audience noticed a little negro boy run across one end of the stage, there was a mo mentary halt in the performance and then it went on again as if nothing wae amiss. In a moment more Mr. J. A. Schwerin, Manager of the Opera Bouse, came on the rear of the Stage and etated that tha building was on fire, but that there was so immediate danger, and requested tbe people to vacate tbe hall with out harry. Tbe curtain was lowered to keep the smoke from filling tbe bouse. There was very little confusion and everybody got safe ly out. The scenery burned like tinder aad in a few minutes tbe entire stage was a mass of ft*mes. Au attempt was made to tog tbe fire alarm, but tbe 6re made such rapid headway that it was impoesibie to strike the alarm more than a tew times. Io a few minutes tbe bell tower was a pillar of flame. Tbe Chick Company eaved little of tbeir effects, most of them having to escape with nothing but tbeir stage costumes. Tbeir loss amounted to more than $1,600, one man loeiog several diamonds aod $400 in cash, which was io hie vest pocket. A immense crowd gathered to watch tbe progrese of tbe fire. It was thought at first that tbe flamee could be stayed without further destruction of property, but by 10.30 Ricker's on one side aod Morris' on the other were afire From Morris's it soon spread to Ducker k Bultman's, Chandler ? Shaw's and Burnt's. The Game Cock Fire Engine Company . .de a stand at tbe Ricker building aod after a hard fight extinguished tbe fire. Tbe build iog is badly damaged, but it stands, a monu ment to tbe faithful work of tbe Game Cocks. Tbe next effort to stop tbe fire was made at the Burnett building, tbe wall of which w&? very thick and substantial. This was the oldest brick building to tbe place aod it bad ante bellum walls. The fire gaioed a foothold through two windows oo tbe side of tbe secood story which extended farther back than the second story of adjoining building. At 2 o'clock the whole range from Morris's to Barnett's was a mass of flame aod everyone believed that a ciean sweep would be made to tbe coroer Liberty Street. Joye moved out, Moses Green was moving and Browo aod Chard 1er bad tbeir goods re*dy to move. It was acritica! time, and tbe fire engines were doing no good at all, and the steamer bad gotten outot fix about tbe time Morris's store caught. Tbe continued fall of rain bad saturated the old wooden buildings facing on Liberty Street almost touching the Baroett building in the rear and tbey were bard to ignite. The double wall between Baroett's aod Joye's stopped tbe fire there aod tbe steam er getting io shape again took up tbe fight in the rear aod aided tbe elements in keeping tbe fire from spreading from the rear of tbe Baroett store; The fire department did comparatively little or nothing to etay tbe fire. Wbilea few worked hard tbeir efforts were misdirected and tbey were not properly supported John Seesford, as usual held tbe nozzle of steamer aod worked with untir ing energy until tbe steamer got ont of fix A carefn! and conservative estimate places tbe loss at $70,000 A great deal of tbe goods in the burnt stores were saved, but tbe rain damaged everything saved. The entire stock of Chan dler and Sbaw was removed from the store, but it was badly damaged by handling and rain. Less of Ducker ? Bultmao's stock was saved than of any other. Bnrnett, jrns, Morris, Book and Novelty Store, Dr. McKageo aod Ricker saved a greater portioo of tbeir stocks. Tbe building in which the Post Office is loeated, was in imminent danger at one time. Post Master Reardon with tbe assistance of bis regular force sod Col. D. J. Auld, removed everything to the brick building on the op posite etde of the street. Nothing was lost and a temporary office wes fitted up before tbe fire ceased to burn. All mails were made up antLsent off ou tbe 12. sod 4. o'clock, trsios.!. and mail delivered next morning, as usual, with tbe delay of but an hour. Tbe fire ae it was is a heavy blow to Sura* ter aod makes a big gap iu the heart of the business district, but had it not been a perfectly calm night aod a continuous fall of rain to prevent tbe spread of the fire, the result would have been disastrous. Sumt-r wonld bave been helpless while tbe best of tb: place burned, bad it been a dry and windy night, and we are to be congratulated that it was no worse. All tbe merchants have made arrangements to continue business at once, as soon as the insurance is adjusted. Tbe losses and insurance are as follows : J A Schwerin, opera bouse furnifute aod fixtures $1,000, no insurance. City Hall?Loss $7,000, insurance $6,500, as follows: National $1,000, German Amer Lean $?> , Qieeu $1,000, Western $500, St Paul $7< , Pennsylvania $1,000, American ot Phiiadalpbia $8u0, American of New Vrok $1,000. Louis Morris?Stock about $6,000, par* tially saved. Insurance as follows : St Paul $500, Niagara $1,000, Providence-Washing ton $1,000; on fixtures, National $500. Ducker k Bultman?Stock about $35,000, partially saved, building $5,000. Insurance on stock $20,400 as follows: Germaoia $l,4C0t Norwich Union $2,500,. American of New York $1,500, Georgia Home $2,000, Bowery $1,500, Caledonia 2,000, St Paul 1,000, J3ma 1,500, North British and Mer cantile 1,500, Hartford 2,000, Providence Wash.ngton 1,000, National 1,000. Oo building 4,000 as follows: Springfield Fire and Marine 500, Home of New York 1,500, Georgia Horns 500. Liverpool. London aod Globe 1,500. Chandler k Shaw?Stock $12,500, saved io damaged condition ; iossraoce $10,000 as fol Sews: Liverpool, London and Globe, $1, 000; Pennsylvania $2,000; Lancashire$1500; JStna, $1,500; Delaware, $1,500; Ameri can of . Y. $1,500; Southern $1,000. Rev. J. C. Chandler, for Methodist Pub lishing House?Stock $600, insurance, $400 in North British. W. B. Burns?stock about $10,000, par tially saved, insured for $6,000 as follows : Springfield Fire and Marine, $2,000 ; Ham burg-Bremen, $1,000 ; Coo tinea ta!, $2,000; North American, 1,000. B. J. Barnett?Slock about 12,000: partial ly saved, insured for 8,500, as follows : Liv erpool, London and Globe 2,000, Fire Asso ciation 2,500 ; Germania 2,000 ; jStna 2,000; Building about 6,500, insured for 6,000 as follows: Northern 2,000; Caledonia 2,000; Georgia Home 2,000. L W Joye? Stock damaged by removal, in sured for 1,200 with Georgia Home. Moses Green?damaged by removal, insur ance 850 with Sun Fire Office. Adjusted at 550. Dr i A McKagen?stock about 1,000, saved in damaged condition, insured for 500 with tbe J3tna, which will probably cover loss. Book k Novelty Co?Considerable loss by removal, oo insurance. S Ricker k Co ? Building partially burn ed aod badly damaged, insured for 3 000 as follows: Laocacsbire, 1,000; Home of . Y 1,000, .Etna, 1,000. Stock valued at 5,000 oearly all saved, insured for 1,500 with Liver pool, London k Globe. Geo McKagen and W C Venning suffered some loss by removal, no insurance. Tbe adjusters for the insurance companies have been in the city for several days and are rapidly straigtening up tbe losses. The American of Nsw York represeuted by A C Pbelps k Co., bas already paid np its policy oo the City Hall. Tbe companies represented by A White k Sou, are ready to pay policies as rapidly as losses are adjusted. The other companies will doubtless pay up as promptly Why throw away < your mooey for every new cough syrup, when yon can buy that standard remedy Dr. Ball's Cougb byrup? No other remedy is so reliable, a cases of sudden colds, or coughs, or for any and all derangements o? the throat aod lungs, as Ayer'e Cherry Pectoral. This wonderful medicine affords great relief in consumption, even in the advaoced stages of that disease. For a pure Havana Cigar go to Kingman k Go's , only 5 cts each. We receive fresh every week the most de lightful Roasted Coffee ever offered bere. Kingman k Co. Knighi3 Honor Officers. At the regular meeting of Sumter Lodge 1077, K. of H. on Mooday oigbt tbe officer* for tbe next year were elected. Tbey are as follows : John Kershaw, Past Dictator. Geo. D Shore, Dictator. B. G. Piersoo, Vice Dictator. J. T. Mouneriyn, Assistant Dictator. W. B. Peeples, Reporter. C. M. Burst, Financial Reporter. H. Ryttenberg, Treasurer. W. R. Delgar. Chaplain. A. D. Moses, Guide W. W. Geddings, Guardian. T. S Dray ton, Sentinel. H. C. Moses, Represen tati ve to Grand Lodge. C. M. Horst, Alternate Officers of Beul ah Chapter R A. M. At the regular convocation of B?ulah Chapter R. A. 51. last Right officers for the next ensuing year were elected. They are: Abe Kattenberg. A Freeland, J F Laughrey. E $ D Rn?end.?rf. C H 8 C Baker, S L S Carton. R A C C C Manning, ? M 3 V B Jenkins, G M 2 V Peter Thomas. G M 1 V Il Rjtrenberg. Tra?i F M Span*!, See R M Jones, Sentinel ? BWi Southern Rys and Seed Wheat aod R. R. Oats for sale at Docker k Bulfuan's. Alliance Lecture. President M. L. Donaldson, of the State Alliance was greeted by an audience of about forty, all told, on last Saturday, the occa sion being a public lecture, as previously ad vertised. Prof Newman, of Clemson College spoke first. He made aa interesting and practical talk on the subject of industrial education. After speaking of the necessity of practical, as well as theoretical education, as the first re quirement for success in any branch ot indus try, be followed up the proposition as applied to farming and to the course of instruction that should be pursued in an Agricultural College. He reiterated the well-known truth that many agricultural colleges were agricul tural in name only. He is a believer in in dustrial education from the common school to the college, and does not besiute to say that in this lies tbe hone of the luture growth and prosperity of this country. Mr. Donaldson followed Prof Newman in a speech treating of the true obj. cts of tbe order and advantages past and prospective that result from its growth and power. He said that a great deal tuo much time had been wasted in passing resolutions denying that the Alliance was a political organization. tTime, so wasted, would have been better spent in working in tbe legitimate field of the organisation. Passing resolutions bad no effect upon the opinion of those who wished to believe tbat the Alliance was a political organization. There was no doubt, but tbat much undesirable material had crept into tbe Alliance, but this was unavoidable. It is also true ^fat the demagog nee bad used theoigani satiol for ti me serving purposes. Tbe Alliance was cut growing this evil, and was now io a position to go forward in a career of useful ness. He also spoke ot the results to be achieved by co-operation, aod what bad been done through the instrumentality of tbe State Exchange. He advised his bearers to stick to tbe order aod to endeavor with renewed effort to make it what it should be?a great instru ment for tbe upbuilding of tbe farming in tei este of tbe country. It is to be regretted that there was Dot a much larger attendance, for both speeches contained much information and food for thought. Denunciatory Resolutions. At a called meeting of Sumter Lodge I. 0. G. T. on Thursday night last, the following resolutions were introduced and adopted: Whereas, the county of Sumter by her vote in the Democratic primary instructed her Representatives in tbe Legislature to vote for prohibition, and that on a test vote on what is known as the Childs bill her delegation voted solidly against said hill; showing thereby their antagonism to tbe prohibition cause ; Therefore be if. Resolved, That we, the I. 0. G. T., of Sum ter, are deeply grieved and much surpri ed at the course of our Representatives, and do ap peal to them in the name of the good people of our county to sustain by their vote and voice the passage of tbe said Childs hill ; that we do most heartily condemn any evasion of a vote and influence from any roan who puts bimseif on record as opposed to this eil ; tbat we deem it our duty to bold our Representa tives responsible for their votes, and promise to do all in our power to defeat them for any future office in case tbey fail to support tbe Childs hill. Resolutions. At a meeting of Sumter Lodge I. 0. G. T, Wednesday evening December 7th, 1892, the following resolutions were passed : 1st. Resolved that in the transfer of Rev. H. F. Chreitzberg from Columbia, S. C. to Asheville, N. C, our Order loses one of her noblest workers, al ways ready to support and advocate the Temperance cause. 2nd. Resolved, That Sumter Lodge No. 8, bids him God speed in his new field of laboras a Minister and Temper ance worker. 3rd. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to our Brother and published in the Broad Axe, Southern Christian Advocate, Baptist Courier and The Freeman. R. I>. Cxttttxo, C. T. Geo. Maxotte, Sec'y. Masonic Election, The officers for the ensuing year were elected at tbe regular communication of Claremont Lodge No 64 A. F. N. on Thurs day night : S. C. Baker, W. . A. C Phelps, S W. F. M Spann, J W. H. Ryttenberg, Treasurer H. C Moses. Secretary, A. N. Freeland, P. M", S. D. T. B. Jenkins, J D. L S. Carson, Steward. H. B. Bloom, Steward. R. M. Jones, Tyler. -mmmM- ?? - The proprietors of Salvation Oil will pay a large reward, if any certificate published by them is not found genuine. No belter preparation for the hair ha? ever been indented than Ayer'e Hnir Vigor. It restores tbe original color to faded and gray hair, and imparts that natural gloss and freshness, everyone so much admires. Its reputation is world-wide Estate of A. I. Solomons, Dec'd. THE UNDERSIGNED give notice that on Saturday the 31st of December next (1892) tbey will apply to tbe Judge of Pro hate for Sumter County in tbe State of South Carolina, for a final discharge to be granted to them as Executrixes of the last Will and Testament of Augustus A. Solomons, deceas ed. KATE C. SOLOMONS. AUGUSTA I. SOLOMONS. November 30, 1892.?4t cm O t? t? t? t? t? 5 fi ?1 s ^^^^^^^ s?I 5? 3 OS C3 e o Eh _? ?2; i su ? ? o * % s w 0) ri O ? o I ph g ? go. 3 ^ ? M O 4 M O o m1 FIRE ANNOUNCEMENT -OF Moses Green. All Goods damaged by water are put aside. Goods not damaged will he SOLD AT NEW YORK COST. Articles short of, harp been wired for, and will be in store in a short time. A LARGE SUPPLY .OF RAISINS, CITROtf, CUR RANTS. UTS) &C. On hand, fresb and good. THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK in the City, of TOYS, FIREWORKS, FANCY GOODS, Etc., on hand. 500 Boxes of Indian River Orange?. Frtsb arrivals every day. Price low. 200 Barrels Fancy New York Apples. 2000 Cocoanuts. 50 Bunches Binanns. Varions other seasonable goods which can not be enumerated. Everything sold at prices to suit the times. . Thankful for past patronage, and a share of trade ia solicited. Very respectfully, MOSES GREEN. Dec. 14?2t. SHERIFF'S SALES. By virtue of sundry Executions, to me directed, I will offer for sale at Public Auction in front of the Court House in the City* of Sumter, on the first MONDAY in JANUARY next and as many days thereafter as may be necessary, within the legal hours of sale, the following property : All that tract of land, situate, lying and being in Mayesville township, in said County and State, containing 50 acres of land, more of less, bounded on the North by lands of Mary Johnson, South by lands of L. J. Owens, West by lands of T. B. Johnson and East by lands of D. E. Keels, levied on and to be sold as the property of Washington L. Logan at the suit of John R. Keels. MARION SANDERS, Dec. 13, '92. Sheriff Sumter Co. TAX RETURNS FOR 1892-93. RETURNS of Personal Property and Polls will be received at the following times and places, viz : R. I. Manning's Tuesday, Jan uary 10. Tindall's, Wednesday, Jan. 11. Wedgefield, Thursday, Jan. 12. Gordon's Mill, Friday, Jan. 13. Johnson's Store, Monday, Jan. 16. Shiloh, Tuesday, Jan. 17. Lynchburg, "Wednesday, Jan. 18. Magnolia, Thursday, Jan, 19. Mayesville, Friday, Jan. 20. Reid's Mill, Monday, Jan. 23. Bishopville, Tuesday and Wed nesday, Jan 24 and 25. Manville, Thursday, Jan. 26. Spring Hill, Friday Jan. 27. Mechaniesville, Saturday, Jan. 28. Scarborough, Monday, Jan. 30. Rembert, Tuesday, Jan. 31. Hagood, Wednesday, Feb. 1. Stateburg, Thursday, Feb. 2. And at the Auditor's office in Sumter on all other days, from Jan. 1st until February 20tb, inj elusive. The law requires that all persons owning property or in anywise having charge of such property, either a* agent, husband, guardian, trustee*; executor, administrator, &c.y return the same under oath to the Auditor, who requests all persons to be prompt in making their returns and save the 50 per cent, penalty, which will'be ad ded to the property va?natTon of ait persons who fail to make retums;witb in the time prescribed by law. A good way for the" taxpayer* who bas much property t? return; is to make a memorandum of the number of horses,cattle, mules, sheep and goats, hogs, watches organs and pianos; rjug* gies wagons and carriages,-d?gs,- mer chandise, machinery, mon?ys,- notes and accounts (aboY?indebtedri?ss) fur niture, &c, which will save th? tax payer time and enable the assessor to progress in the work. Taxpayers return what they owrf1 On' the first day of January, 1892. Assessors and taxpayers will enter the first given na?re of the taxpayer in full,, also make a separate re?tarn* for each party for the township the property is in, and where the taxpayer owns realty to insert the postoflice as their place of residence, and those who only own personal property to gi-*e the party's name who o^rrs the land they live on as their residence, which aids the taxpayer as well as the county treasurer in making the collection and preventing errors. Every male citizen between thte ag*e* of twenty-one and fifty years on the first day of January, 1892, except those incapable o$ earning a support from being mained, or from other causes, shall be deemed taxable polls. All returns that are made' after the twentieth day of February next have to be placed on the additional list an-d fifty per cent, penalty a-rided eTieVefo; uniess prevented by sickness or out of the county during the time of listing. Not knowing the time of listing is jwv excuse. And all owners of real estate might do their tenants who cannot read or take a newspaper, a great fa vor by making therr returns or telling them the time of listing, and that if they fail ttvmake their rejurn:* in time that the valuation, has to be incased fifty per cent, unless they have a good excuse. The assessing and collect ingof taxes is all done now in the same year, ami we have to aggregate the number wirf value of all the horses, cattle, mules, tfcc as well as the acres of land, lots and fniildrngs and their value, that there is in the county, and have same on tile in the Comptroller Genera"-'* Dllice by the thirtieth day of June *3rh year. And from that time to tla?r Hrst day of October each year the nrriitor's ?vnd treasurer's duplicate has So be completed and an abstract of t'lit* work in the Comdtroller's office by that t?me, which will show at a glance that the iiuditov has no time to take in rets?prisj i?r do atiytIvimg* else much, between the lirst day of March and the firs* day of October each year, but. -w*>?k on the books and blanks. Therefore hope that all taxpayers will do us the favo* j? making their returns in time. I'KTICR THOMAS', Dec. 6. A Sumter CoarrCy. NOTICE. HE SUPERVISOR OF REGISTRA TION will be in his office on Salesday of ach mon?!), for the purpose of bsuing certifi ?tes of Registration to all persons who have )pcome twen'y-one years of age since the lust '? tieral electioo Also-transfers to t'hoee who jave changed place of residence. W. S JAMES-. Supervisor of Registration. 5?c u. Disastrous FIRE IN SUMTER! ? S? o o a $20,000 Clothing b?1 . Osi qO 4 O? o To be thrown on the Market STRICTLY FOR C A S??, Bear in mind that this Stock is in Perfect C?:md?tfon^ With the exception of some damaged shop-worn goods*" The Damaged Goods will be sold at almost Your' ?#ft Frf?fcV The Goods must be sol4 Remember the Place ? Comer Main and. Liberty Streets, umter, ?. * INTEREST IN LOW PRICES t We offer a; magnificent l?ew Stock* fed? Fall & Winter At prices the lowest yef named for sir?et?y First Cfass 6oe4sv High Grades nS all De^aftm?nt?'? True Merit in every article, Honest Qtfality everywhere^, An Immense Assor tnient, Nothing Missing,. Everything the best, The Vitality will tell it The Price will sell it* And that i? the reason yon should come early to get yott* bargain* from our splendid line of es fi IC a 9 mm f. m 2 m% ?n We show all tire Very LATEST SOYELT?ES ?n profekm. We fce<?p ffee *ery Saest ?*^*9>?# iti all standard styles, We make it* a point to hate every article in* stock the bkst o?** its a * The Dollar yow spend with us goes farther,- ksts longer and* gets more* styfer, gets more' <J??l??/> gt3ts more quantity and does you more* good in servie?, wortfe and wear,, thaw- any money you spend; Oiu' Goods and prices now waiting for your inspection w?ff pr?ve tnis. Our Dressmaking Department ?pened October ?st, utvefer the management* of Mifcs McLean, aw artfet fratti' l?ew Yotkr If yon want nice fitting dresses we can make them. Grive ?s a ca4k BROWNS & PURDY, Sl\HTER, S. C.