The watchman and southron. (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, April 03, 1895, Image 3

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His Great Generosity To? wards Iiis Newly Married Niece. A Realistic Romance of Sumter in Which a Number of Prominent Business Men Take a Very Conspicuous Fart. 'Miss Sommers-Polly-I-I-er-dare I-" But tbe speaker took a header over ^bashfulness, only to bear a sweet: "Yes, Charley." "Can I aspire tc-er-tc-that is-" Again a lapse into silence, followed by an Encouraging: "Yes, Charley." "Ob, if I might only hope to er-to Another failure of language. It was seem? ingly a bopelsss case, and might have been, only for a demure: "Charley, I have said 'yes' twice, and if yon mean it, I mean it, too, and-" And to this day that young man will in? sist that he popped the question. All this happened away "op east," and it wasn't long before there was a wedding. Not much longer before there came a letter from Polly's Uncle Josh, down here in South Carolina, who wrote effusively at ber exhibi? tion of what he called "grit," aDd be pro? posed that if the yoong people would locate at Sumter he woo ld start them up in life as a wedding gift, and at the same time give them a lot ot good practical advice. Of course they accepted, and were bidding their friends adieu. A few weeks subsequent to tbe above con? versation a travel-stained party arrived at Sumter. Our friend, Uncle Josh, was in charge aod he led the party straightway to a hotel, "theNixon Hoose," said, he, "is a typical Sootbern hotel of the best class. I haTe known M. F. Fixon the proprietor, for j years and he is mine host after mine own i heart. A thorough business man, endowed with that delightful intuition that makes a guest feel at home, comfortable, contented, and io mighty good luck. The house is one of conveoieoce; the aparments are well fur? nished; the cuisine all that a superior chef and unlimited orders on the market can make it. I have engaged rooms here for you to occupy until your own house is in readi? ness." "After breakfast," said the old man, "I am ready to go boy your outfit. To expedite matters I have ordered a carriage from J. , Wallace Epperson k Co., our enterprising livery mea." When the handsome carriage, with elaborate trappings and prancing horses drew np in front of the Nixon House, Polly declared it the "finest turnout she bad ever seen." "Yes," replied Uncle Josh "the three S's, 'Speed, Safety and Style,' is Epperson ?fe Co.'s motto. So yoong folks, -when yon want to take a drive, either for business or pleasure, go to them for a rig every time." It was in this stylish turnout that the rounds of the city were made. "I have already provided yon with a cage for your bird," said Uncle-Josh, "and now the first thing we'll look after will be the furnishings for it." Hereupon Polly ener? getically declared that she bad heard'so much aboot J. D. Craig selling furniture so cheap that she bad decided to go there. The result was that tbey were ushered toto such a be? wildering display that the girl was at first at a loss bow to select. Bot she soon yielded to the seductiveness of a magnificent parlor suite, a bed room set in oak, antique finish, that would have done credit to old Antiquity herself. To this she added a dining-room set ' with all accessories, and didn't forget a most convenient aod ornamental writing desk for "Hobby" Charles. "Let's see-I promised you a gold watch, did't I," queried Uocle Josh of Polly, "and the very place of all places is at L. W. Fol* soms'." Eoteriog the popolar Jewelry Store, the old man gallantly acquitted him? self of the promise aod then directed Polly's attention to the soperior stock of silverware carried by this house. "There is no other such hoose io town," said the old man, "ao? I will guarantee the quality to be the very best. Pick out your family ciock while bere," be added, "Folsom carries a magnifi ceot line. Don't forget another fact," he j continued, "if ever you unfortunately need 1 optical goods, this is the place to come. He has everything required to improve affected eyes aod to determine the required treatment. And say, young uiao, when that old turnip of youro breaks down bring it here for re- j pairs. Folsom is ao expert at 5 si o' com- i plicated watch machinery." At this point, somewhat to the confusion cf Charles, the old mao indulged io a half serious criticism of bis personal appearance. "Yon are decidedly cff style for a towns? man," said he, "and we'd better go to D. J. i Chandler's Clothing Store. After Charles j had fitted himself out in a neat late style ! business suit, from the piles of fashionable garments that cover the tablas of this ex-1 teosively stocked establishment, Uncle Josh declared: "Now vou look ?ike a newly mar- | ried man." Before leaving, having found goods and prices irresistible, Charles also in? vested ia a complete outfit of gents' furnish? ings, from the late style hat to a dozen shirts. Chandler is not to be undersold in the State. \ "By the way," remarked Uncle Josh, as ' they reached the street. "I must run into the Simonds National Bank and get another check book. Come with me and get ac? quainted with Coi, R. SI. Wallace, the presi- : dent, and L.S.Carson, the cashier, for of courseyou do business with them and it is al? ways more pleasant to be personally acquaint? ed with the people you do businesswitb. This . bank is as solid a3 the base .of the universe, and has a strorg working capital. You will ?nd them ever ready to extend any accom? modations compatible with business princi? pies." "Halt!" commanded Uocle Josh as the party came io front of Dr. J. ?. W. DeLorme's handsome drug store. "Walk right in." ' "Why, Uncle, we're not sick, and-" "Guess I know that, but I suspect it won't be long before this young man begins to take an interest ia matters of paregoric and-" "U-n-c-l-e!" "Well, go in any way. Polly may find some Toilet articles she wants." Sure enough, the giri bought liberally of ; combs, brushes, tace powders, ounces upon ounces of ?ne imported perfumes, toilet soaj a and so on. Then the old man ?teppped over to Dr. DeLorme's elegant brand new tudu fountain and ordered the thing to De kept u 'sizzin' tiil Polly aod Charley had all the delicious soda water they could drink. "Don't forget," added Uncle Josh, "to erne here with your preferiptionsoas Dr. DeLorme and M essrs. Sibert and Wood, bis clerks, are competent pharmacists Hnd use pure and wholesome drugs." "Oh !" ejaculated Polly, as they halted he fore a show window, "what a perfectly love? ly slipper." "Yes," said Uncle Josh," Walsh & Shaw's stock can': he equalled ia style and extent in this section. Go in, look it over and get acquainted."' "It might have been poney not to have extended that invitation, bad not Uncle Josh koowa what wise economy it is to trade at Walsh & Shaw's, for Polly found goods and ?-rices so seductive that she purchased an cuttii from a satin slipper to a handsome waikiug boot. Charley 5nvested ia gent's fine shoes, while Uncle Josh indulged in a stout farm hoot. No one needing footwear can resist the styles aad prices o?ered at this store. While Uncle Josh WHS wondering where to go next, Polly suddenly H.ked : ,;Unc!e wheiecan I find the lmdioe millinery estab oient?" 4 Just H few doorf further on," re? marked ?:?cl- J<??, *-?nd we will vHr Miss j McDon&id, Aim, '?>}' t e way h"S 03 haud OUe ? of tbe completest stocks of tuiilinery to be i found in the city. You CHU pet what you want there, the latest styles and lowest I prices being her mono She has the experi I ence which guarantees that when you hav? ! purchased of her you have a thing at the ! lowest possible price and the satisfaction of I knowing that your work has been done by a competent artist." Ia a few hours later - there never was a happier girl than Polly. At this point Uncle Jo?h suggested a resort to some place of refreshment. At the refreshment table the old man waxed philosopical. "I have heard it said," he remarked, "that newly married people could live on love aod scenery, but an old man of ray experience, knows better. You should never neglect your larder, That im portsnt adjunct to housekeeping controls masculine temper. To that end you roust patronize a grocer on whom you can depend for honest goods. Ic my dealings with Ingram & Winn I have found them perfectly reliable. Yon will fijd them careful dealers, I always full stocked with every possible thing | in the line of staple and fancy groceries, I fresh and first-class, no shelf worn goods j there-while the prices are dowo to brass j tacks. Iugram &Winn are pleasing tbe peo pie mighty well and I want you to trude there." "Yes, and I mu3t have an album, Uncle I Josh," exclaimed Polly. "Yes, and a bible ? with a reasonably big family register," in- I terrnpted the old man, "so we'll go over to I H. G. Osteeo &Co's.. Book S?ore. You'll i Sod many articles indispensible for the par- | lor as well as the library there, and as for va- i riety, they have au unequalled stock. So j here Polly's purchases included miscellaneous books, and faocy stationary. Ea ropte for their home the gentlemen call ed at the Watchman and Southron and The J Item office. "You'll want the news every ! week," said Uncle Josh, "and as these are | the favorite papers of ibis section, I'll sub- j scribe. Please send them from next Monday to our new house on Liberty Street, which ! we bought through the hustling Real Estate j Agents, Messrs. Gateen & Moses, who are the ; most obliging and courteous young men in ; the business, and ? advise all fathers in need of houses to see them." Upon rejoining Polly she beean to volubly j express her thanks. "You have bought us everything," she exclaimed. "Only oae thing," replied Uncle Josh, re- ! fiectiv?ly, "but I can remedy that. J. D. j Craig always has a nice line ot them and you j can gut one whenever you wan't it; I'll pay ; for the best.'? "W-h-y," exclaimed Polty with gre*: sur? prise, "Uncle, what can it be? ' "Well, it's a baby corriage, and-" But Polly had fainted. Privateer Personals. PBTVATEEB, S. C., April 1, 1895. The Rainbow Party wnich took place at ex-Representative W. 0. Cain's on Thursday night, was attended by between 60 and 70 people and the proceeds of the eveoiog amounted to the neat little sum of eight dol? lars. The time was pleasantly parsed in hemming the aprons of the girls and young ladies, games, promenadiBg and music. A number of young men entered the lists as knights of the needle (if I may be permitted to coin a new expression) and hemmed the aprons, which, by the way, is a delightful occcpation. The jadges of the sewiBg were: Ure. Miles Plowden, Mrs. Soule Mellen and Miss Calley Wells, and the prize- a pretty bouquet-wa? awarded to Mr. WillieTisdale. That night the giris looked sweeter thao the "sweet violets," which are now bloomiog in the "mossy dells" and woodlands. Among the young men present were tbe following who came down from Sumter: Messrs. Bay? ward Yeadon, Ernest Boltmao, Donald Auld, Kngeoe Miller, John Whilden and Frank -kham. The next regular appointment of the Rev. J D. W. Hiott at Bethel Church, is on Sunday afternoon at four o'clock. Master Dwight Cain-ono -of Privateer's : representatives at the Willistoo High School j -is trying for the Demorest medal for : oratory. McD. F. I Enthusiastic Office Seekers. It was quite an amusing sight to wit- ! ness the small army of candidates io Governor Evan's office yesterday morn- j ing. They were all after the position j of clerk of the court for Sumter county. At least a dozen candidates were in the i field, but the more prominent candi-1 dates were Messrs. I). E. Keels and ! Pitts. Neither of them, however, won the prize, for Gov. Evans, after spend- j ing some time on the appointment, de- j cided to name Sheppard Nash for the place. All the applicants were Re? formers.- The State March 31. Death of Dr. J. C. Willcox. i DARLINGTON, March 31.-A tele- ; gram to relatives, received hers this morning, anuouuees the death iu Paris, ; Texas, of Dr. James C. Willcox. Dr. Willcox had been in impaired health for about a year, and two mouths ago he went to Monterey, Mexico, accom? panied by h'* brother-in-law, Mr. D. C. Milliug. The climate did not suit him and he went to Paris, Texas. The last report indicated a favorable out-: look for his restoration to health, aud the sudden news of hi? death is a shock to his relatives and friends. Dr. Willcox was one of our leading citizens, and was a man of strong pub? lic spirit. Although only ?18 years old be had filled several positions of trust herc and had served for two successive terms as mayor of Darlington. Ile has for several years been one of rar most prominent physicians and was weil-knowu over our ?tate. His broth? er, Mr. P. A. Willcox, and his broth? ers-in-law, Messrs D. C. and Mm. Mil? ling, were with him when the end j came. His remains will be brought to Darlington for interment and they are expected to arrive here Wednesday u ig ht.-Neues and Courier. A Welsh correspondent recently sent to the Princess of Wales a sketch of a woman who had reached the a^-; <>{ 104 and was in need of money, He received a reply froth the secretary o? the Princess r<tariuthat "ever since tier Royal Highness' gift to Mrs. Thom? as, the Barrport centenarian, she h:^ been overwhelmed wirh applications lor money from ali the poor old women ?n the kingdom who had attained the age of 100." Telegraphic Briefs. April 1. A trolley car rau away dowo a steep incline ac Hazelton, Pa., Saturday, and three persons were killed and a number injured. A blizzard struck Denver, Colorado, on Saturday, and a heavy snow fell for twelve hours. England and France are engaged io a dispute over the possession of the upper Nile valley. There is some talk of a conflict, but this is not regarded as probable. Bandits held up the Oregon express near Marysville, Cal., ou Saturday morning. Bogard. Sheriff of Teharno County, who was on board killed one and was himself shot in the back and instantly killed. A good rain has fallen in Minnesota and Dakota. Oxford University won in toe great boat race with Cambridge on the Thames. An Orangeburg negro boy, fourteen years old has developed considerable skill as a ventriloquist and has terrorized the Degroes by telling them that he has a spirit in his stomach, and that the spirit was sent by the Lord to pray for the wicked. The Inter-Ocean Electric Railway Compaoy proposes to build an electric railway from New York to Chicago. Robert Ferguson was killed by another negro, Charley Lasure, on Mr J. R. Blackwell's place near Parks ville. April 2. Charles Camille Doucett, the distin? guished French dramatist, was found dead in his bed. He was 83 years old. Carl Priem, the first witness to testi? fy before the Lexow Committee in re? ference to the corruption of the New York police, was found dead in his room, having taken poison. The City Council of Richmond, Va., has appropriated ?10,500 to purchase a site for a monument to Gen. J. E. B. Stuart. President Cleveland has decided to send a commission of three civil en? gineers to Nicaragua, for the purpose of "ascertaining the feasibility, perma? nence and cost of construction" of the proposed canal. Congress authorized the commission and appropriated $20,* OOO to defray the expenses of the com? mission. The commission will be sent to Nicaragua at OD ce on a United States war ship. A dispatch from Shanghai says that the conditions of peace imposed by Japan are that China pay 400,000,000 yen indemnity and cede Formosa and South Manchuria. The famous factional fight in the Pol? ish Church of Omaha, has taken anoth? er sensational turn. Kaminski has been arrested for burning the church a few days ago. The courts had decided against his faction and they would have been compelled to give up the church to their enemies. Death of a Prominent Color? ed Man. Rev. Wm. E. Johnson received a telegram Monday afternoon, stating that Gen. S. J. Lee died from heart disease at two o'clock that day in Charleston. Lee was a leading Republican in this State in the "dark days,5! and was the Speaker of the House when F. J. Moses was Governor. He was Brig. General iu the State Militia. - f i i mm A Mammoth Mortgage Suit. JACKSONVILLE. FLA., April 2.-The final foreclosure proceedings were be? gun in the United States Court to-day on the part of a mortgage of $4,000, 000 held by the Pennsylvania Company for the insurance of lives and granting of annuities against the Jacksonville, Tampa and Key West Railroad Com? pany, the American Constructing Com? pany et al. Of the $4.000,000. how? ever, ?1,710,000 is at issue, the bal? ance being held as collateral security for notes giveu by tbe defendant com? panies. Argument was begun to-dav and that it will be a great battle is shown in the array of legal talent interested, among them being no less a personage than Judge Wm. B. Hornblower, who was President, Cleveland's choice for the Supreme Bench. Judge Hornblow? er is associated with Horatio Bisbee for the American Construction Company. The Jacksonville, Tampa and Key West, the other defendant company, is represented by T. M. Day, while the receiver of tim road, J. H. Durkee, is represented by E. P. Astell. The other side of the case is in tho ha;;ds of J. C. Cooper, of Cooper & Coorer, li H. Liggett, both of this city, and Thomas Thacher and P. G. Bartlett, of the New York firm of Simpson, Bartlett & Thatcher, of New York. The suit is a very mixed one. lt was beguti in July, 1892, when H H. Coleman was president. The future control of the roads hinges in this issue. Pure Piich Blood ts essential to c*>od, health, because th>,' blood is the vital fluid which supplies nil the organs with life.. Hood's Sarsaparilla is the rt-11 blood-pu ri Or.c Pound of Superior "Writing Paper, with Envelopes tc match, sold by H. C-. Ostecn & Co., for 25 cents. ITEMS. - ! The SWHS govern moot ma Je a pro? fit of about ?1,000,000 last year by its j monopoly of spirits. An old proverb says that wheo goatg dance in February, the husbandman be comes a beggar. The annual aggregate circulation of the papers of the world is calculated to be 12,000,000,000 copies. In the Bank of England sixty folio volumes or ledgers are filled.daily with writing in keeping the accounts. Referriug to the .Manhattan "1/ reads, Russell Sage says it is certain that electricity will soon replace steam. The women who conduct the New York Kindergarten Association are tryiog to have it incorporated in the publio shool system. The reports after the battle of Water? loo showed that the British artillery fired 9,467 rounds ; about one for each French soldier killed on the field. Hazlit thought his "Character of Sbak speare's Plays" better deserved consideration from the reading public than any of his other writiogs. The deepest gold mine in the world is at Eureka, Cal. ; depth, 2,290 feet; deepest silver mine at Carson City, Nev.; depth, 3,300 feet. The sea otter produces the most valuable of all furs. A single skin bas j brought as high as $100. Strange bed-warmers are used by Chilean women. In cold weather, when io bed, they keep their feet warm by placing them on a dog. The wars of the last seventy years have cost Russia $1,775,000,000 and the lives of 664,000 men. It is said that moths will not attack j green fabrics. Arsenic is used in dye? ing green, and the moths are wise i enough to shun that deadly drug. Charles X. of Sweedeo crossed the Little Belt over the ice from Holstein to Denmark with his whole army, horse and foot, with large trains of artillery and baggage in 1653. The pastors' college in connection with Spurgeons Church has sent out 921 persons into the ministry ; twenty three in the past year. Of this nuaa 100 have died, leaving 737 still active? ly working. Milton, W. Va., bas a military com? pany composed entirely of girls. They are drilling under the tutorship of a captain of the stale militia, and pro? pose to appear in public when they be? come proficient. It is said that the few doctors in Turkey live in Constantinople. The women are the doctors for the poor, making use of roots and herbs. Their methods are somewhat heroic, as they believe no cure can be effected without pain. It is said that since the introduction of the electric light public performers are able to preserve their voices ia bet? ter condition, being 50 per cent, more often in good voice. They are coo^r, do not perspire, and don't get husky. A Georgia judge warned his people in regard to coming into court intoxi? cated, and used the words : "I wish to \ put everybody on notice, that, if they j come into this courtroom while I am ! j sitting on this bench drunk, they had J ; better look out." j According to the Banking and Rail-1 \ way Statistics, just published, there ! has been a very large increase in sav ' ings during the year 1894, the total ; amount in the savings banks ic Ireland being close on ?7,000,000 in Decem ! ber, 1894, as compared with ?6,219, ! 000 for 1893. j General Booth is planning to send ! such an industrial colony to Canada as I will astonish the world. His scheme j comprehends the transportation of 10, ; 000 people, and he is sanguine that ' these people will stay and prosper j ! there. _ Marvelous Results. From :i letter written by Kev. J. Guuderman j of Dimondale, Mich., we are perrnitte-.l to make i I this extract : '"I have no hesitation in recom- i j mending Dr. King's N'cw Discovery, a? the re. i suit.? ?c?e almost marvelous in the case of my ! wife. While I was pastor of the Baptist i Church at Hives Junction she was brought J down with Pneumonia succeeding La' (trippe. ? Terrible paroxysms of coughing would last j hours with little interruption and it seemed as if she could not survive them. A friend ; recommended Dr. King*.-- New Discovery ; it ' was quick in it< work and highly satisfactory in results." Trial bottles free at J. F. W. De Lorine's Drug Store. Regular size 58c. and j ?1.00. 1 For The Ladies. Wc keen in stock "'The Delineator" for tlic especial benefit of the ladies of Sumter. : Also all the,standard monthly magazines. h. G. OSTEEN, & Co.'3| I ,_j li. (?. (.?steen ?fe Co., make a specialty of paper, and now have the finest and most ? complete selection of paper evt-r in Sumter j They sell more paper for thc same money than can be bought elsewhere. Store on Liberty street next to the Watdtman and Southron j office. New Novels. ll. J. ''-teen it Co., received on M o oday a new Ipi <<: cents novels. Al' of these books are standard, having been written i>v George Elliot, Marie Corelli, Samuel L:?ver, \ Cooper, Mis.' Molock and o!hers o? ?ike repu tatioo. Back!en's Arnica Salve* The Best Salve in the world for Cute., Braises Sores, Ulcere, Salt Rheum. Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands Chilblains, Corns and all ?kin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give per feet satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25cent8 per box. For sale by Dr. J. F. W. De Lorme. One Pound of supsrior "Writing Paper, with Envelopes to match, sold by H.. G-. Osteen 8s Co., for 25 cents. HEART DISEASE 30 YEARS! Short Breath, Palpitation. Mr. G. W. IvIcKinsev, postmaster of Kokomo, Ind.. and a brave ex-soldier, says: "Iliad been severely troubled with heart disease ever since leaving the army at vie close of the late war. I was troubled with palpitation and shortness of breath. I could not sleep on my left side and had pain around my heart I became so ill that I was much alarmed, and for? tunately my attention was called to Dr. Miles' Heart Cure I decided to try it. The first bottle made a decided improvement in my condition, and five bottles have com? pletely cured me." G. W. McKINSEY, P. M., Kokomo, Ind. Dr. Miles* Heart Cure is sold on a positive guarantee that the first bottle will Denefit. All druggists sell it at 81, 6 bottles for S5, or it will be sent, prepaid, on receipt of price by the Dr. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind. For sale by Dr. A. J. China, Sumter, S. C. it is Said "Some are boro ?reat. sorr.e achieve prea;r.;s5. r\r.i srnn have gr?3".rs$ thrust up l't^rr, " Ti! s mijht have bs* : true whe? t.-1. z'ici :.)?.-: cz;?.* through the favor of Kin;*> an." Quoens. Batir. tr*:s Am?rican republic .-..-.J ir. vis nloteenth century there li I bu: "fi. wav '.?* i nan to becom? great. He . . I Bus: ac'.:i- greatness. ana nr>nan can ac1- ? V {.-ratness without education. V'"'-. . ?ucation the poorest to." may becon?? i the .'vi test mn, though we cr.:', nv. a'.! be president. Trie most important qjesuon is: Would we be prepared to ptrtor.t) tie duties of a j?re-.t of:i:e If it were thrust up >n us? We probably vould If we snoui? aa as One Great President dil. H-* i> s.vd to have, es Ns constant COtnrantrtn. the ErcyClorae.tia Br tannie*. Ke is evrn su..l to have kr-p: a ????.. in h.s p'iv.,*? ca- white makin; a cairn ? ;-. tour. Th.v "i.i. . - "..r.T.Cif anl '-ir e..ce r.aie bim m -.rr r' icr.Js ar.J a.i.r.:.^r>. Tnere isr. .rreat pr:nc:p> ?nvo:v? J in this lita. If you look up jus: .<. ;ucs:ion each dav vou w 8 becr-tn . eiucated pe-V.. and y s learn winjoy it. T iv?.?- ??"J ..... ? is fh b. investigated ris.'' wh t: th rv ? r>:!e you' mind ls Cur ous : th?n ou won't i >r?v\ what you read yo? can't if >.u try. ! Dut to d . tho y >u need ti..- ..ncyciopaedia !s reaiv : . sssist yoti ,'? onennj t..:?. ?reit library for ?A. iLiHUTi!. .OJ ii kinnie at a rin-rkat; . :<..... troductory rate, ard ea ! terms so y as to ? a..- it within the reacn of every bc c: ?tr|. O?.-..- : . . .. ?prf ead day into the tit" - -1 ' i.*.. .?.-.*.?! : savings b-:tk. ?* uch we prrscn: to ?... i r .\r, will jive you this It-.:; - >f Gvc?opa?dias in anv sty ie of binding yo- .. . . .'. W . are : '..v.eJ to males this o:fvr : yt a J ., .J.J ; .-. ;. Jg. W.ll'.t the ? ' ; .i \ ' r s.irnrlc pa.es. tera.*. ?U-. tw *? UJ. "it . ,.>.?-. ? v"~'J?ATp COLUMBIA. S. C. TO LEASE OR RENT FOR ONE YEAR OR A TERM OF YEARS. CLERK AND TREASURER'S OFFICE, 1 SCMTER, S. C., .Mitre!) 7. '95. J rF,HK OPERA HOUSE DEPARTMENT IN J[ Kew City Hall building, Sumter. S. C. Handsomely furnished, with Scenery, Chairs, etc. Proposals will be received until 15th day ot April. IS95. Lessee will be required to give bond, with satisfactory security for performance <>:" Contract. Apply to Cry Council ol City of Sumter, S. C . or to C. M. HURST, March Clerk and Treasurer. NOTICE. I-WANT-every man and woman in thc United States interested tn the Opium and Whisky habita to have <-ne <>f my books < n these ?!i> enses. Address B. M. \VToollev ia, Oa. Box 3?2, ai:d one will be stn; o . HARB Y $ CO.. (Successors to H. J. Harby.) Brokers, COURT HOUSE SQUARE. SUMTER, S. C. OATS-Cer, Choice Texas, jost arrived. FEED OATS-Car just received. WHEAT BRAN. COTTON SEED MEAL-Car just re? ceived. . FLOUR-Car just received. LARD. MEAL-bolted-on hand. GRITS AND CORN-Constantly received. HAT-2 car loads No. 1, borne raised. (1(0 lb. bales) $13 per ton. ORDERS BY SAMPLE FOR COFFEE, ? SUGARS, SYRUPS. BUTTER, CHEESE, RICE, TOBACCO, ftc, SOLICITED. STRICTLY WHOLESALE. Jan . 2. 1890. 1894. A. G. PHELPS & GO., General Insurance Apis, Sumter, ?. C. Fire, Life, Accident, Steam Boiler, PU.te Glass, Bonds of Surety for persons in posi? tions of trust, and Liability Insurance in every branch, written in the very best Amur? can and Foreign Companies. Over sixty-five millions of capiial repre? sented. Office at Messrs. J. Ryttenberg & Sons, 2d Floor, Front. Mcbl4-o SUMTER TIN SHOP. HAVING PURCHASED the tools a ad outfit of the shop formerly of E. Cardarelli, I will conduct the Tin business in its different branches at the same stand, DR Republican Street near Gruham-s Stable*. Orders for Roofing, G-irn-ring and gece-ai Repair Work will have prompt attention I have good workmen employed, and guarantee satisfaction Feb. 20._H.A. HOYT, Agent PATRICK MILITARI isrrmsm ANDERSON. S. C. Seventeenth Session OPENS SEPTEMBER 12TH. GOOD COURSE in English, Mathematics Latin, Greek, German, French, Draw ug, 3ook-Keeping, and Tactics. Se?d for Catalogue. COL. JOHN B. PATRICK, Aug. 15 Supt. Opposite Fnient Ofice. Washington, I). C