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WEDNESDAY, SEPT- 20. 1803. SnierecLat the Post Ofice at Sumter, S G.y as Second Class Matter. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. O'Donnell k Co.-Fall 1893. W. J. Roddey-An Investment. A S. k W. A. Brown-Headquarters. Rembert, Marshall & Co.-invites Yon. C! M. Hurst, Cierk & Treas -Public Notice. Wants-Mrs. S. J. Villeneuve.-For Sale or Rent. -?i Personal. Dr. A. D Ricker, Jr.,, is ia the city on to visit bis father. Mr. Jos. Mayes is out again after a severe illness. Mr. Frank O'Donnell is out again from bis recent illness. Miss Duval!, of Cheraw, is visiting Miss Kate Moses. Miss Agnes Mikel! is the guest of Mrs. R. M. Mikel). Col. Jo3. H. Earle, of Greenville, arrived in the city Monday. Mr. Joseph Brad wei I, of Summerville is visiting Mr. R.S. Brad well. Col. Jobb J. Dargan bas removed from Stat?burg to this city to live. Miss Georgie Traxler, of Timm ons rille, is tbe guest of the Misses Nash. The mother of Mr. Edgar Skinner is quite ill from a stroke of paralysis. Mrs. L. Arthur O'Neil, of Charleston, is visiting ber sister, Mrs Neill O'Donnell Mr. Augustus S Flood, -of Stateburg left last week for Patrick's Institute, Anderson. Mrs? Ervin Shaw, of Concord, bas removed to this city on account of educational advan? tages. ? Miss Edna Keels, wbo bas been on a visit to Mrs. N. G. Os teen, returned home last week. Mr. R. C Richardson, of Panola, can now be found at the store of DesCbamps Bros, . with whom be baa accepted a position. Mr. A. L. Burnett, who was ticket agent on tbe C S. k N. R. R-, for several years, is visiting the family of Dr. A J. China. Miss Hattie Doar, of McClellanville, ar? rived in the city last week, and will spend some time with ber sister, Mrs. Geo. D. Shore. Miss Hattie Brown bas accepted a clerk? ship is the store of J. Ryttenberg k Sons. There are two young ladies employed in this store. Mr. C. M. Hurst, Jr., who was thought to be eonvalescir.g from bis severe illness, bad a relapse last week, and is now quite sick again with fever. Messrs. D. Bea ur ega"? Anderson, Isbam Moore, of this county, and Joseph McNamara, of Orangeburg have accepted positions with Rembert, Marshall k Co. Mr. P. G. Bowman, wbo bas been a resident of this city for more than a year left on Fri day last for Loganville, Ga., where be goes to assume the principalsbip of tbe Loganville High School. Mr. Jared N. Miller, an old citizen of the county, being in reduced circumstance, and too feeble to work-now in bis 83d year, is asking such assistance as his friends can give bim. Be baa received contributions of money and goods from a number upon wbom be has called. Mr. J. S. Mayes has sold his interest in the firm of R. F. DesCbamps k Co., of Mayes - ville, to Mr. W. J. Rhodes, ac d the new firm will be known as DesCbamps <k Rhodes. Mr. S. A. Norris, of this div, brought to this office, a few days since, a cherry blossom and a cherry stone, both of which were gathered from tbe same tree. He said that tbe tree had boin? one full crop, and was then in full bloom. Arrangements have been made bj Post? master Reardon by means of which letters put in tbe office at or oefore 9 p. m. will be sent off on the ] I 20 p. m. train. Two locked pouches will be sent off on this train-one to Charleston, by way of Florence, and tbe other to the North. Young Watts, of Kershaw county, who killed bis cousin, Bethune, a few months ago for the seduction of bis sister, waa convicted Gf manslaughter at the recent term of court and sentenced to serve two years in the peni? tentiary. No appeal was made aod Watts was, last week, incarcerated. Tbe examination for Wofford College scholarship came off on Saturday. The applicant* were K. S. Foster, Sam ter, RI ci ridge Baskins, Bishop'rille, and Hampton Ramsey, Privateer. Papers have been for? warded to College for examination and it will be several days before tbe result will be an? nounced. One of the applicants ?ho '-got left" in the examination held here last week for the Citadel scholarship is credited with getting some fun out of it. At the close of the ex amication it was required that a certificate be signed on his houor that no assistance had been received or given. This he com? plied with thus: "I certify on honor that I have given oo assistance, and it is very evi? dent that I hare not received any." Citadel Examination. The competitive exaamination for the va? cancy from this county in the citadel was held o? last T.bnrsday. School Commissioner W. J. DuRant, T. B. Fraser, Jr., and Edgar Haynsworth were the examing board. The following young men stood the examina? tion : D C. McLeod, Scarborough; S M. McLeod. Remberts ; L. D. Spann, -Sumter; C. W. DuRant, Lynchburg; Eldridge Raskins, Bishopville; Robert Muldrow, Mayesviile; E L. Cooper, il ay es vi lie ; T. W. Munnerljn, Smithville. The result was announced for the three highest as follows: S. M. McLeod 93 : 35; D. C. McLeod 86 ; Eldridge Baskios 84. New Adverti8emets. O'Donnel k Co., hare just received one hundred dozen hats ; which are be sold at the closest margin. Their stock of general merchandise is full, first class and complete, as in former years, and all buyers can be suited. This firm also buys cotton and pays the cash. See their ad. for information and see them when in need of goods or when you have cotton for sale. A. S. k W. A. Brown closed out almost their entire stock of goods last Spring and the fall and winter stock jost received is new and of the most fashionable novelties. In every line their stock is complete, and io dress goods they desire shoppers to compare their stock with others before purchasing. Rembert, Marshall k Co., have in store a full stock in all lines of merchandise, and desire to show same and quote prices to buyers. They make a specialty of tow prices, ai?d guarantee satisfaction to customers. -aw Cloud Burst. Last Wednesday afternoon, just after the forms of the last ??sue were placed on the press, this city was visited by the heaviest fall of rain known within the memory of tbe oldest resident. It was, properly speaking, what is commonly known as a cloud-burst The rain fell in sheels and in a few minutes gutters were overflowing and the streets were running streams. In some of tbe streets the wafer is said to have been two to three feet deep, and nearly all streets were impassable, except to waders. Streets that the writer bas never known to be under, water were six inches deep. Tbe track of the Charleston, Sumter k Northern R. R., was washed away in several places within the city limits, where usually no such accident would seem possible or even probable. The track of the Central road was also washed away in the vicinity of the junction of the Central and C., S. k N., and the evening train delayed. This washout occurred io the open field some distance from any watercourse and on ordinarily level ground. The water accumulated so rapidly and in such volume as to force itself across the embankment The whole section of the city South of the A. C L, depot was under water, and it is said that it rose above the floors of a num? ber of houses and the inhabitants had to move out. Now comes the fish yarn, for no such story would be complete without a fish story. Several reliable parties tells the writer that I they were !old that after :he water had sub- j sided ia the vicinity of the Hoyt place in the ! Southern suburb ot the city, large numbers ; of small fish were found in the ?ards, j Ducks and chickens gorged themselves on tbe Ssh, and tinny yet remained in the pud dies of water left in the low puces. It is only the latter portion of this story j that is fishy, every thing in regard to the I amount of rainfall is strictly true and vouched ; for. j Deaths. The wife of Mr. J. W Weldon died at her home near Smithville, this county, on Septem? ber 6th. She bad been a devon t and consis? tent member of the Methodist Church tor the pist thirty years. Her death was not unexpected, as she had been in ill health for sometime. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Bronson died on Wednesday last, and was in? terred in the Sumter Cemetery on the succeed ?og day. Rev. H. C. Be th ea, of Rafting Creek, lost a little child on Sunday morning. Mr. Dabney P. Williams lineman of the W. U. Telegraph Co., lest his little eight months old daughter, on Monday night, after an illness of two weeks. H. H. Witkowsky, of Camden, who was shot on the 11th instant by J. C. Man, died on Saturday from the effects of his wounds. The verdict of Coroner's jury was: "That deceased came to bis death Satur? day, Sept. 16th, 1S93, from a pistol shot wound, pistol being in the bands of J. C. Man, Sept. 11 th, 1893." The defense put up no evidence and the above verdict was rendered on the evidence offered by the State. Mr. Witkowsky lived in Sumter and worked for Mr. H. A. Hoyt a year or two ago. Beligious. Rev. John Kershaw will preach in the Episcopal Church, this city, next Sunday morning and evening at the usual hours. The holy communion will be administered at the morning service. Rev. X. W. Edmunds will probably be absent from the city next Sunday, and Rev. W. F. Hollingsworth, pastor of Mt. Zion, will in thal event fill his pulpit. The Young Men's Christian Association services on next Sunday afternoon will be conducted by Mr. Barrow Walsh. The Day of Atonement. Yesterday at sunset comnenced the most important holiday observed by the Israelsties -the Day of Atonemeot, which in Hebrew is called Yom Kippur. It is distinguished by still another name, and is called the Sabbath of Sabbaths, mean? ing that it is the most perfect day of rest of the Jews during whole year. By atonement is meant the repairing a wrong and avoiding all future sin, by be? ing truly penitent. On this day the Hebrews address a solemn prayer to God, rendering Him thanks and beseeching Bis goodness, which is offered np in a spirit of humility and with a sense of unworthiness._ _ Epworth League. An interesting service was held at the Methodist Church hjt Sunday night under the Auspices of the League. Mr. R. 0. Pur iy gave an excellent talk to young folks on ',Temptation.,, Mr. W. P." Smith took a part in the services. The meetiog was pre? nded over by Mr. Geo. Manotte. The singing under the leadership of Mr. F. A. Folsom was very fine. Y. M. C. A. Business Meeting. The regular monthly business meeting of the Y. M. C. A. was "beSd on last Thusday night and was well attended. Mr. Th os. E. Richardson, 2d vice-President presided. After the transaction of routine busi? ness the repot t of committee on organisa? tion of boys' department was heard and idopted by the association. The general secretary gives the following information to boys who wish to join the department: Boys admitted from 12 to 16 fears old with the same test as now is re? quired in the association, viz : boys who are members of a church will be admitted to ictive membership; boys of good moral sharacter will be admitted to associate member? ship. Applications, for membership must be ?ritten, stating age, residence, occupation, ind whether or not a member of the church Ko membership fee his charged. Applications cqast be addressed to B. J. Rhame, chairman of committee on membership, vt bo has full power to accept or reject. The gymnasium will be open free'of charge to the boys once a week in the afternoon. The formation of night classes has 'been left in the hands of a commi.tee with full power to act, consisting of Rev. C. C. Brown, J. B Duffie, H. F. Wilson, H. G. Osteen,and T. B. Fraser, Jr. The association expects to begin the work for boys October 1st. The Condition of Crops The weekly crop bulletin of the Sou th Caro? lina weather service for the week ending 18th, reports rapid and premature opening of cot? ton, accompanied with further destruction by rains, rust and the rotting of bolls. Pick? ing progressing, but cotton sticking in burr and hard to pick. The grade will be lower and crop much reduced from that of last year. The Damage to Cotton. Coder date of September 14th. Mr. J. E. Mayes, of Mayesville, writing io regard to the damage to the cotton crop by rainy weather, says : "I fiad that the last rains has damaged the cotton more than the storm. I think the crop is injured at least 25 per cent, in this section. To give you an idea I send, by this mail, several bolls such as are found in the large cotton and the late planting. The pea crop is a failure." The sample bolls were received, and show tba! the cotton is milldewing and rotting on the stalk from tne excessive moisture. ---?>?- - - The Cotton Crop. The September cotton report of the depart? ment of agriculture shows a decline from August of the condition of the crop foll seven points. This is said to be the lowest September condtiion since 1881. Several reasons are assigned for the falling off. The principal damage in this State was caused by the recent storm. This should make prices go considerably higher than they are at present, bot whether it will work out so, remains to be seen The surplns from the big crop of year before last, together with the money panic, will be used to force prices down as long ?s possible. and only those who can afford to hold and will take the risk, will get the benefit of the rise if there is any -mmm ???- -^mt-^ Bicycle Tournament. There will ne a Bicycle Tournament in Dar? lington on Friday, Sept. 22nd, ender the auspices of the Darlington Bicycle Club. Prizes aggragating $200 in value are offered An entrance fee of fifty cents will be required of all wheelmen contestiug. The programme of the amusements of the day will be concluded with a trotting race between "Highland Red" and "R C." and "Mac." --^^*mmt>~ -- Second Week Jurors. The following were drawn to-day to serve as Petit Jurors for the second week of the next court. G. M.Sanders, W. A. James, Jr., W. 0. Cain, Bartow Shaw, W. A. James, Frean Mellett, J. S. R. Brenrn, J. Mason Compton, C. W. Chandler, J, E. Coosar, J. J Davis, R. F. Hoyt, Lawrence Harvin, H. L Darr, Allen R. Flowprs, Jos. Muldrow, Geo. F. Epperson. W. W. Sanders, G. F Parr?n, T. E. Minson, Jr., W. M. Graham, H. B. Smith, A. P. Vinson, R. M. Cooper, F. J. Minims, S. J Bradford, T. E. White. Knight Barnett, Ed Wilson, W H. Kolb, Jas. W. English, W. R. Delgar, Jr., W. N. McElveen, R C. Rem bert, F. A. Trad well, Dani. Cooper. ^? -- He Gk>t the Pass Word. There were a number of Alliancemen in town ?asl Monday week, and one who re? mained over that night, seeing a light in the K. of P. hall io the Masonic Temple, con? cluded he would attend the meeting of the local sub-Alliance, which he imagined to be in session there. He went up to the door and rapped. The wicket was opened and a gruff voice asked : "Who's there?" "I plow, I spade. I hoe," replied the Al? liance brother "The H-i you say !" said the voice within, and the wicket was slammed in the Alliance man's face. After waiting a time without being ad? mitted, the Allianceman came down, hunted up a brother or the order, and told him that he had been up to the Alliance, given the pass-word and failed to gain admin ince. This brother said to him : "Don't you know that is the Knights of Pythias hall ?" "You hare given away the Alliance pass? word !" "I don't care," 9aid the Allianceman, "I got his." "What did he say to you." was asked ? "THK H-L Y eu SAY !" said the Al iance man, "And that is their pass-word." Bagging and Ties are cheap at R. M. k. L. W. Jenkins. Everything m the Grocery line, can be bought low down at R. M. k L. W. Jenkins. If you wish Groceries, either wholesale or retail, go to R. M. k L. W. Jenkins. Seed Rye at R. M. ? L. W. Jenkins. Awaiting Trial. Following is a list of prisoners now ia jail awaiting trial and the offenses with which they are charged : Henry Vaughn, barglary ; John GoodeD, assault and battery of a high and aggrava? ted nature ; Sam Pringle, grand larceny ; Dave Wells, burglary and larceny ; Solomon Robinson, larceny of lire stock ; Eliza Jane Stuckey, grand larceny ; Hannah Brown, housebreaking and larceny ; Geo. Bracy, larceny from field ; William Bronson, assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature; Calvin Kelly and Albert Stephen larceny of live stock : W. S. James (colored), obtaining goods under false pretences ; Priscilla Taylor and Moses Taylor, assault and battery with intent to kill. About ten or twelve others are out on bond, but will also be tried at the approaching term ot court. Booming Mayesville. MAYESVILLE, S. C., Sept. 19, 1893. The rainy weather seems to be over at last, and business has revived once more. Cotton is coming in now quite freely, and everything seems to be moving smoothly and evenly onward. The cotton fields are filled with the happy cotton pickers, and contentment now seems to prevail. The gradual rise in the price of cot? ton bas created somewhat of a buoyant feel? ing among our planters, and if there will con? tinue to bean upward tendency, we will all be happy ? Mayesville can bo^3t of a good cotton market ; we have several here who buy cotton, and who will pay the highest market price for same. Mr. J. E. Mayes bas informed me that he is now io the cotton market, and is buying for a large cotton firm, and will pay the highest prices possible for same, so all will do well to see Mr. Mayes before selling their cot? ton. Mr. R. C. Hodson is also one of our prominent cotton buyers, and is paying the top of the market for same. The above named gentlemen are doing a flourishing business, and are wide-awake men. R. DuBose's X Roads. It is generally agreed thal the late gale damaged tiie crops from 10 to "25 percent The wind seemed to move in streaks. Since the storm the weather has been very unfa vorable. Rain, rain, rain, but fortunately, no wind, as yet. It is impossible to forecast the result ; but the-prospects are gloomy. There bas been and still is a great deal of sickness in the Mechauicsvilie section-mostly fever. Mr. Mathis, a most estimable and worthy citizen, who has been so ill at the McKain plantation is in a hopeless condition ind his end certain in the near future. Medi? ca^ skill and kind friends are exhausting all their resources to alleviate bis condition. Hebron Church, where a Protracted Meet? ing is being held, has been completed-all but the furnishing, and it is certainly one of the prettiest church buildings in the State it is beautiful in its simplicity. Mr. J. C. McKinney, the architect and builder, certain? ly deserves great credit and honorable men? tion for the faithful and masterly manner in which he performed bis work. I will not lttempt any description of it. On the wall to the left of the pulpit is a very neat and alain marble tablet inscribed to the memory of Rev. A. M. Sale, the first Pastor of the ?hurch. The accoustic arrangements are very tine, and the speaker is heard distinctly all iver the building without any strain on his focal organs. The three stores-Anderson at DuBose's X Roads, Cook and'McCutchen at Mechanics riile, are all open and. ready for business. The sickness I alluded to, ts almost wholly ?ufioed to the colored people, and in most :ases where the result is fatal, it can be traced iirectly to imprudence on the part of the patient. Rev. Mr. Hollingsworth, Pastor of Mt. Zion Church, has been asfisting the Rev. Mr. Flinn in the services at Hebron Church. He is unassuming in bis manner, and his sermons ire far above the ordinary-plain, practical, earnest. Rev. Mr. Wroton preached on Wednesday morning and he is so well known, it is unnecessary to speak of his ability and cen?. Services morning and night every day. The attendance shows that a deep impression is being made upon the minds and hearts of the people. ~T suppose the services will close Sunday. There is a rumor afloat that the merchants in Sumter are not buying colton-say they have no money and talk about paying in paper ; this is unsatisfactory and there is a disposition to seek other markets. The way it goes is, that they want to pay in paper, so that all the trade will be secured to Sumter, as the paper will pass nowhere else I give this to you for what it is worth, I have heard the talk. HATES. The person who originated, as well a* those who keep "afloat" the rumor mentioned above, must either be influenced by prejudice, or they hare not kept themselves posted as to the facts. At the meeting held in this city, on the 8th, to consider the situation, it was found that there would be no lack of money to pay for cotton, and the meeting adjourned without action. Our merchants and cotton buyers have been paying cash for all cotton sold in this market, and people who keep "afloat" such a "rumor" must not take or read a Sumter paper, and could not have tried to sell cotton here this season.-ED W. 4' S. Dick Anderson Camp. Following are the minutes of the meeting ol'Confederate Veterans held Sept. 4th, for wbieh we are indebted to the Adjutant of the Camp, Capt P. P. Gaillard : SUMTES, S. C., Sept. 4, 1893. The Dick Anderson Camp, No. 334, met | in the Court House at Sumter, S. C., on this day and it was "Resolved, that the Historian send a circular to each member of this Camp requesting him to return to him a detailed statement of each command to which he was attached including his rank and dates and terms of service in each command. That all such returns be kept by the Historian as part of the records of this Camp and that from the same be compiled a complete roll of all "veterans with their rank and terms of service, etc., and that he report the same to th? next meeting of this Camp. Resolved, That a roll of the dead of Sum? ter County be made by a committee to be appoioted from each Company, which went into the Confederate service from this County and request them to furnish the Historian of this Camp a full list of the dead of such Companies, said committee to be appointed by the Chair. The roll numbers to-day 131 members which entitles this Camp to 7 delegates to the Reunion at Birmingham, Alabama and the following delegates were elected: H. Claremont Moses, Samuel J. Brown, W. D. Scarborough. David E. Durant, J D Blanding, Jno. S. Richardson, Dr. Jno. S. Hughson, and the Commander of this Camp be authorized to fill vacancis in case any of the delegates cannot attend. The by-lnws were thea adopted. The iuitalion fee of ten cents per raember was then called for and 30 members respond? ed. Twenty-five cents was fixed as the yearly dues of each member and thirteen of the members present responded. The Camp then adjourned to meet on the 1st Monday in November next. J. D. GRAHAM. 1?. P. GAILLARD, Commander. Adjutant. - ?? 4M?. "Ah lhere"! "What is ii"? (jo to Hogan if you wish fat, juicy, tender meat. For general groceries go to the new firm of Jenkins ? Phelps When you want soda water in the evening remember that China keeps open until lo o'clock --- Meteorological Records The following ?3 a report of observations of the weather taken at Stateburg, by Dr. W. W. Anderson, for ?he past week ending Sept. 17, 1893 : i Temperature. I I . j = j Condition. 11 76. i 8 i 71. SK Trace Cloudy 12 76 ,81 71 KKK .10 ??Cloudy 13| 75.5; 8u. , 71 KSK 19 Cloudy. 14 75 51 81. : 70 ? KSK .00 Clear.* 151 78 85. 71 j PR .00 ?Clo.dv. 16? 81 90. 72 j sw 00 Clear. 17 70 ' 78. 62. w i 00 Clear The week winds up very favorably for coll?n and colton picking. --- ? - Constipation and sick headache permanently cured, and piles prevented ny Japanese Liver Pellets ; especially adapted to children's use. Sold by Dr. A. J. China. Johnson s Oiienial Soap is the most deli? cate facial soap (or ladies' use in existence Sold by Dr. A. J. China. Japanese Pile Cure costs you nothing if it does not cure you ; sample iree. Guaranteed by Dr. A. J. China. TRIBUTE O'? RESPECT. HILL OF SUMTER LODGE, NO. 1077, K. OF H., SUMTER, S. C., Sept. 18, 1893. WHEREAS, It has pleased the Supreme Ruler of tbe Universe to remove from the sphere ol her usefulness, Mrs. Celeste E. Hughson, the I beloved wife of our esteemed trot her, Jno S. ? Hughson : an?, whereas, we as a Lodge desire to express to Bro. Hughsoa our deep sym? pathy in this his terrible affliction, heit Resolved: That we, the members of Sumter Lodge, No. 1077, K. of H., extend to our sor? rowing brother and his family our deep and heartfelt sympathy in this their sore affliction, commending them o Him who tempers the wind to the shorn Iamb-and who doth not willingly afflict or giieve the children of men Resolved: That this preamble and r?solu lions be spread upon the record of this lodge, that a copy of same be transmitted, under seal, to Brother Hughson-and they be published in The Watchman and Southron. W. R. DELGAR, ) H. RYTTINBERG, [-Committee. W. F. RHAMB, J Fresh Cabbages at Jenkins & Phelps. Brook trout, white fish, new codfish. Schwerin & Co. Imported and domestic cigars, and a fine line tobacco's. Schwerin & Co. That rush ! How do you account for it? Simply because Hogan is selling such fine meat. Go and try a ronnd The nicest cheese you ever ate. Schwerin & Co. New mackerel, just in. Schwerin & Co. Eugene Hogan the butcher next door to Scaffe's, is prepared to deliver fresh meat of the best quality, to his customers. Jenkins & Phelps have fruits and vegetables of all sorts for sale. Cotton Market. Receipts for the week ending September 20th, about 375 bales. Market firm. The following are the quotations : Middling 7g@ Charleston Cotton Market. CHARLESTON, Sept. 19,1893. 300 bales were sold on a basis of 7?@ 7 13-16 for middling. Market firm. - - - Good Evening 1 Have you used-Ah ! there is no need of my saying anything further, I am sure you will hereafter use nothing but the Famous Blush of Roses for your complex? ion Yours with best wishe9, Flora A. Jones, Sooth Bend, Tnd. P. S. Call this eve please at Dr. China, and learn the particulars. No person should travel without a box of Ayer'9 Pills. As a safe and speedy remedy for constipation and all irregularities of the stom? ach and bowels, they have no equal, and, being skillfully sugar-coated, are pleasant to take, and long retain their virtues. WANTS. MKS. S. J. VILLENEUVE and Mrs. Walter Durant are now prepared to do any kind of dress making. Latest Styles. Lowest prices. Guarantee to fit any form. Main Street, opposite Jervey House. Sep. 20-4t._ |7V)R SALE or rent a 7 room bouse on Jj on Republican Street west of N. G. Osteen'8. Possession given at once. Apply to M. Green._Sept. 20 tf PRIVATE BOARDING-With or without Rooms. Mrs. E C. Green, Corner Washington and Calhoun streets. Sept. 13-4. WANTED, WELL WATERED and wei! settled Farm, 200 or 300 acres, suitable for stock raising Apply, stating price, J. L. A., 340 Meeting street, Charles? ton^. C._Sept. 13 1 mo. TO RENT OR FOR SALE-One House and Lot centrally located in City of Sumter, also 46 acres land just nut of city limits. For further information applv to W. A. Mcilwaine at O'Donnell & Co. * Sept. 6-1 m. rpo RENT-COTTAGE ON CALHOUN 1 St. Posssession given Sept. 1st. Ap? ply to E. C. Haynsworth. Aug. 30-tf. WANTED TO SELL-My Residence in the city of Sumter with 100 acres of land attached. For terms apply to Mrs. O. E. Green, Sumter, S. C. July 5-tf. -THE FALL SEASON opens with Elegant Goods and SPLENDID ATTRACTIONS. Investigate the golden opportunity our New Stock affords. # ss Si WE simply ask you to Come and See Our Goods, Assurring all that they will find the highest grades and uniform prices. Our new goods must be seen to be ap? preciated. Samples sent upon application. J. Ryttenberg & Sons. 7th Annual Announcement -BY BROWN & MAILER. SUITS TO SUIT ALL. Suits for Men from #3.00 to #25. " % Boys, long Pants, from #3.00 to #16.50. ? " ? short, " " 75cis. to #10.00. Our Line of Boys9 Knee . Pants Snits from $2.00 up are "VK71?Lrra?iitoci Never to ULLp. A LARGE LINE OF MEWS PANTS From 75 cents up to $7.50. We have about 500 pair that we are sel? ling at $1.50 and $2.00; a great many patterns to select from ; sizes 30 to 42 waist, 30 to 35 length. "Tug of War" Knee Pants From 50 cents to $1.5?. Warranted NOT TO KIP. BARGAINS NI HATS. A goo?! knock-about hat for 25 cents. Our line of 50 cents, 75 cents and $1.00 hats beat the record. | If you are looking after your own interest you will certainly give us a call. Respectfully, Brown & Chandler, Corner Main and Liberty Streets, SUMTER, S. O. TRADE ^jjj^ MARK --THE ! ms ? PATRONS i 1 -OF- ? 2 The Palace sr ? l>ry Goods g 0 Are cordially invited to attend their .a r* T :-: Grand :-: ? 0)_ ?K 1 Semi-Annual Opening, ? S -'-i--- *C S THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, ? /Htfl Septem ber */Mt ll Georgeous Display -of this season's novelties in-ri Dress Goods, Trimmings. Cloaks, Millinery, Etc., Etc. 45 Imported Pattern Hatsand Bonnets^ And all the newest styles in Millinery Trimmings. This will be one of the Grandest of our Open? ings* Your presence solicited. Very respectfully, SCHWARTZ BROS. Millinery and Dressmaking. Our Dressmaking Department has opened for the season. CLOTHING, HATS, Furnishings, SHOES? I am now back at the old Winn stand, in a Hew Store, and hare just open? ed up a complete line of the above Goods for Ufen, Boys and Children? All of my Goods are NEW and of the latest and most popular styles, * and you will certainly have no objection to the prices. Even if you do not wish to buy any goods, come in and see me, anyway, and I will show you something that will make you laugh, whether you feel like it or not. Don't fail to see the wonderful curio? sity. Hundreds have been in to see it al? ready. Respectfully, . , ^* D. J. CHANDLER, Successor to Chandler & Shaw, SIGN OF THE BIG- HAT, MAIN ST., SUMTER, S.C. Messrs. Joe Mayes and David Cunningham are with me and will be pleased to have their friends call. Aug. 30.