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|?|e lib?iaaaii?i ??a?p& WEDNESDAY, APBIL 1 1896. ?---i-- -g--wm Entered at the Post Office at Sumter. S 0.. as Second Class Matter. ? mjiiimiwiiui II nm IT i ?in. IM ii mi i III uri ~r-m ti -jum.vm. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. M ale Strayed-Manson Grooms. Miss McDonald-Easter Milinery. The Bai k of Sumter -Statement J. Rettenberg & Sons-Special Cash Sale. The Sumter Dry Goods Co.-Spring 1S96. PERSONAL. Mr. Sol Emanuel is tn the city. Capt T. B. Johnston ts in the city. Miss Robinson. of Columbia is visiting Miss ??arie Lee. Mr H. L. Piockney, Jr , of Charleston, was ic town yesterdav. Mr. S. C. vSeym4oi;r, of Branchville, was in the city yesterday. Mr. 0. B Davis, of Darlington, spent "Sunday in the city. ?? Misses Mamie and Nina Dove, of Dov^sville, ?are visiting friends in this city. Mr. Jack Barby, of New York, is in the city for a short stay with relatives. Mr. Vivian Moses is at home for a few days from the South Carolina College. Dr. C. H. Green, Jr , cf Enoree, waa in the city Monu?y morning for a few hour?. Miss Hattie McLeod, cf Providence, is in the city, the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. E. Lea. Miss Marnie Artledire. H charmin;: vonng . lady of Charlotte, N. C.. is the guest of Mi.-s Daisy Blocrn. Mr. N. G. Os;eer.. Jr , i*'ft this morning for Mscon, Ga., where he wi!! sperd tr.o months or more at the Ga Alt Bu s lu ess 'Co ?Ieee. Capt. ? G, Pierson and Mr J J. Rich went to Augusta yesterday morning to attend the debate between Crisp ard Hoke Smith last night. Capt. W. S. James/ of Bishopville. was in the city yesterdav. Fie is a member of the Board cf Registration of which a meeline was held. The other mern tiers are J D. Wilder and J. M. Knight. Prof. A. S Isaacs, of Columbia College, New York, arrived in therity Friday night. He will SDend several days in the city as the guest of Hon. Altamont Moses. Mr. A. M. Fauntleroy, of the Diamond Racket Store, has returned from New York, where he went to purchase a new stock of goods for sale at racket prices. Mr John T. Green. Jr., returned from Florence Monday morning. His father, Dr. C. H. Green who has been been critically iii for several days is much improved. Mr. J. W Dennis, of New Zion, was in town yesterday He reports that the Puddin Swamp planters have made thorough preparation for a big crop and that a great many new barns bav? been built and others ?re in course of construction. -??? The registration for the municipal election in 1S94 was 947. The registration for the approaching election is : White 443. colored 165 ; Total 60S. The best and cheapest tobacco baskets and sticks. Factorv prices given to farmers. Write for prices to W. E. Lea, Sumter. S. C., or cali on him in person. Mr. W. Y. L. Marshall is building a six room residence on the Statesnurg road, just beyond the city limits. Mr E. J. Dunne, w ho has the contract, is pushing the work and the house is going up rapidly. Julius Lawrence, a young man of Zoar neighborhood, was thrown from a horse Mon? day morning, ar.d had his leg broken at the ankle. He was brought to Sumter ar.d the. fracture was stet by Dr. Stuckey. Rev. S. M. Smith, of Co'umt>iii. will preach the Baccalaureate sermon to the senior class cf the Sumter Institute, on Sond'ay, May 31st. Tbeanrua? address will be de? rived by Hon. W. Cowper Patton, of Co lumbie, on Tuesday, Jjr.e 2. The young ladies who participated in the scarf drill at the Reel Bazaar ?sst night are requested to meet at the' Graced School, Thursday afternoon al 4 o'clock to have a picture taken by Mr. Wilburn. Please be prompt as the picture will be taken at 4 15 and those not therein time will be iff; out. Mr. J. J. Harby received on Friday ihe handsomest St. ?ernr.rd dog tO/t has ever b eeu brought to this city. He is registered ns "Max No. >!57'"' and belongs to orje of the bluest blooded of St. Bernard families. The rf ire of Max is said to t?:?ve &aved five lives. The cog was a present to Mr. Harby from a friend at Red Bank, N. J. ' " A largely attended Republican meeting was held cn the Court House Square Saturday. R. H Richardson, of Wedgefield was the orator cf the occasion, and spoke at great length The crowd was composed wholly of negroes, although a few white people were standing around on the outskirts nf the crowd off and on during the course of Richardson's speech. In a domestic broil Friday night the wile of Meses Peterson wss shot by Peterson. Very little information could ne obtained con? cerning 'he row, as cone of the police bad been called in, and no one that was interro? gated knew anything definite., lt was re? ported, however, that Peterson attempted to shoot another negro, ene Wilder,and missing his mark, shot his wife. The work of remodeling and repairing the : engine house on Liberty street was cora mer.ced Saturday morning. The house will ne put in thorough repair and refitted for the j use of Monaghan Hoce Co. No. 2. The first : floor wiii contain a stall for the horse and a j room for the bose wagon. The second floor : will have a room for the driver and rooms for I the members of the squad, who will take turns in remaining on duty at night. Deputy Sheriff Gaillard levied on the Southern Express Company's office in this city Thursday afternoon to enforce payment of the $500 awarded Miss M. H. Girardeauat the last term of court. The Express Com? pany had entered notice of appeal, but as no stay of the execution had beeu granted the duty of the Sheriff was to make the levy. The office was not closed as terms were agreed upon by the Agent, Mr. J. M. Spann,and Mr. ; Gaillard. Mr. Gaillard made the levy and took possession of all of the Express Com? pany's property, then turned it over to the j keeping of Mr. Spann, who gave bim a re- j ceipt for it. A burglar broke into the residence of Mr. J. T. Shoiar Thursday night and stole a pi9toi and a half dozen silver spoon3- The burglary was committed between 6 and 9 o'clock p. m. i while no one was in the house. Mr. Shoiar left the house at 6 o'clock, and returning from the depot at 9 o'clook found the back i door open and clothing and other articles j scattered over the floor. The burglar made a through search of the house for valuables, ; going through trunks and bureaus, and left i things scattered in every direction. The cornice above the shelving on the left hand side of China's drug store fell Monday night, smashing several show case3 and the marble slab in front of the soda fountain. The accident was caused by the giving way of the cornice ledge upon which a lot of heavy ! goods had been piled. The side of the store j appeared to be a complete wreck after the fall, but when the debris had been cleared away, it was found that the damage was not as great as first appearance indicated. The actual damage will not be less than $100. DEATH. George A. Keels, the infant son of Mr. and j Mrs. W. T. Keels, died Monday night after a ; brief illness. The funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Charles H. Moise died in Columbia, at II o'clock Sunday night, after a brief illness. His wife and one son, Mr H D Moise, were presenr at his bedside and administered to his wants during Iiis last hours. Mr. Moise was in his sixty-seventh year. He was a native of Charleston. Soon after the close of the w-.r he st-ttled in Sum? ter and here made his home, rearing a large family. The funeral services of the late Charles H. Moise were held at ll o'clock yesterday at the family residence. The ?-ervices were read bv Dr. Abram S. Isaacs, of New York. aiid the body was borr.e to the Jewish Cemetery j for interment. The funeral was attended by : a large majority of the professional ?nd bnsi- ? ness men of the city, who knew and respected j Mr. Moise for the many admirable traits of mind and cnaracter that distinguisbed him as :i man and public spirited citizen, The un? usually large attendance at the funeral was a sincere testimonial of the esteem in which Mr. Moise was held in life by his associates. A telegram was received yesterday by Col. Walsh, announcing the death at Allendale, S C., of his granddaughter Lois Cuttino, eldest child of Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Cuttino. She was about 20 veals old. Dr Chas. L. Crane, one of the most prom? inent and able of the older physicians of Sumter County, died at hi* home near Wi sncky on Monday, the 30th instant. Dr. Crane has been an invn-id for several years and has bepn unable to continue in the active practice of his pm Tessi on. He was gene? ral Iv esteemed wherever known, and by those with whom he was intimately associated he was beloved and admired. The funeral ser? vices were held at Mt. Z on Church yester? day. Rev?. W. A. Greg-: arid W F. Hollings worth, officiating Mr. Patrick O'Donnell, of Hazelton, Pa., died Wednesday night. He was a brother of Mr. Neill O'Donnell, of th's city, and the store of D'Doonell <fc Co. was closed Thursday as s mark of respect to the memory of the de? ceased. Death of Jas. T. Flowers, Sr. Mr. James T. Flowers, Sr., died at 12.45 this morning, after only a few days' illness. He was taken Saturday night wilb heart fail? ure, and grew rapidly worse, until Monday night when he became partially paralyzed and unconscious, lingering in that condition 24 hours. Mr. Flowers was an estimable gentleman of high character and noble prin? ciples. He was an cid Confederate veterans gallant and true Be w-as Jin Garden's bat? tery, Capt. J Dupass commanding. He vol? unteered in 1S61 and remained in service un? til the close of the war. He leave? three son. - Mr. E. E Flowers and J. T. Flo-vers of this citv and Mr Eugene G. Flowers of Lake pity, Fla. His death will be a sad blow to bis many frieuds, for he was loved by all who knew him -Columbia State March 25th. The remains of Mr. Flowers were brought to this city on the morning train from Columbia. The funeral services were held at the Methodist Church Thursday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. J. W. Daniel officiating. Mr. Flowers was a resident of tri is city for a number of years and was weil known by manv of our older citizens. Rector of the Church cf the Holy Comforter. Rev. S. Bacon Hillock, of Johnson City, Tenn., has accepted the cai! to ?he rectorship oi ti:? Church of the Holy Comforter, and will come ct once to take un his duties. He will hold services for the first time on Easier Sunday. *-11 II I ' -oo- -sLixi.- i Easter Services. There will Lr si-tv'ces ir. the Church of the : Holy Comforter, this city, on Sunday next at ll o'clock a. n , by the Rector, Rev 3. B.icon Hillock. Mr. Tiilinghast is arrang? ing ? special Easter s?rvice for a quartette of the best voices it: the city with a full orches? tre accompaniment. The church will he decorated, as customary fet Easte*. The . ladies of the congregation will m?-t at the church on Saturday morning for the purpose cf decorating it. - ilgg- -O O' ll I I St. James Evangelical Lutheran Congrega ? lion', Pastor J. C. Tran ger. Services ? il! he held in their hail over Decker ?z Buitmac's store on to-morrow morning ::t ll o'clock, : and in the evening at 7 30 o'clock. Sunday Schcol at 3 30 p. m. The public are cordially invited to attend ?I bl1"?- -oo- ...... I ? - Board of Segistration Commis? sioners. The Beard of Registration Commissioners was organized yesterday. The Board con? sists of J. D. Wilder, W. S. James and J. M. Knight. T'r.e Board was organiz:-d by the election of J. D. Wilder, Chairman and W. S. James, Clerk. The Books of Registration \ wil] open on Monday, April otb. The statement of the Bank of Sumter for the last quarter, it: this paper, makes a good showing The Municipal Primary. The Primary to nominate candidates for Mayor and Aldermen was held yesterday be? tween the hours of 8 a. m. and 7 p. m. In? tense interest wss manifested, but the election was quiet and orderly and devoid of un Beemly excitement. There were 444 quali- j fied to vote in the Primary, and of these 423 j cast their ballots j The election resulted as follows : For Mayor-J J Bossard 119, A W Suder ! 90, Bartow Walsh 90, A N Freeland 78. H ' F Wilson 45 For Aldermen-R H Baker 123, Joel E j Brunson 207, L 3 Carson 190. T B Fraser ' Jr 292, II Harby 237, C M Hurst, Jr 256, j M C Kavanaugh 1G9, H J McLaurin 247, R P Monaghan "239. E H Moses 243, J F ? Pate 94, G W Reardon 189, John Reid 223, | H Ryttenberg 211, George D Shore 351, Edgar Skinner 64. At a meeting of the Executive Committee held this morning a second priman* was or? dered to be held on Tuesday, April 7th iori the office of Mayor ai which J J Bossard, \ Bartow Walsh and A W Suder will be the j candidates. ; The following candidates for Aldermen hav- ! ing received a majority of the votes cast were declared the nominee of the primarv : Geo ! D Shore, T B Fraser, Jr, C M Hurst, Jr, H J McLaurin, E H Moses, RP Monaghan, H'| Harby, Jno Reid. -- i>i - - Births and Deaths. The births and deaths reported to the I Board of health for the week ending March i 26th, are as follows : Births-Two colored females. Deaths-One colored male, 31 years old. ? -mmmWmmw*-mm Headache for Years. "I have bad sick headache for? several years, but it has been entirely cured by Hood's Sarsaparilla." R.E. Poole, Camp? ton, S. C. New Advertisements. J. Ryttenberg & Sons will have one of their Special Cash S ?tes on Mondie, April 6th. Last fall these pales drew such crowds 'hst the ?-i!e h-d to hp eonnued from day to day Read the list of ?<ime of the remarkable bar? gains they are offering. The Sumter Dry Goods Co. announce that they are ready for the spring trade and that although they are having a daily rush, they can wait on all who come and will take pleasure in showing the irnnien.se stock of fashionable faoncs that is heine added to by daily arrivals. Mis? DuPont is just back from New York and thc* Dressmaking De? part men1 i? optter equipped thn'i ever Miss McDonald's Opening. Yesterday and tn dav Miss McDonald's mil? linery store has heen thronged with the ladies of the city. Yesterday afternoon there was scarcely standing room in the store at times. The ladies were coming and going ?ll the afternoon and it would tot he safe to estimate the number that visited the store rduing the morning and afternoon The] cause of the crowd was the Spring Opening that Mt?9 McDonald ha3 made such an attrac? tive feature of her business. The store is beautifully decorated through- ; cut and is more like a bower of beauty than a place of business. The front windows are so tastefully decorated that the attention of even a casual passer-by is attracted. In one window there is an arch decorated with ex? quisite roses, orchids, violets and poppies. Suspended fi om the centre of the arch is a basket filled to overflowing with beautiful flower.-.: of the same varieties On the arch is the suggestive word, "Welcome/', in golden letter? Within the store th beautiful ef feels in flowers, Persian and Dresdon ribbons, ; intensify ?he impression nek red by th" ap pe? ra ore from without 'hat or;!' had won? dered into a pince where taste and artistic perception has leached the highest develop? ment, A great variety of imported pa tern hats and bonnets are on exhibition and all are so exquisite that'the mos? exacting daughter of Eve should be able to find one to satisfy her. The styles this spring are -noticeable for airy grace and harmonious blending of delicate shades of fal Hes and flowers Flood's Pills cure all liver ills. An Affidavit. This is to certify that on May 11 tb, 1 walk? ed to Melick's drug store on a nair of crutch? es and bought a bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Bain; for inSunmilorr rheumatism which had crippled me uti After using three bottles I an: completely cured I can cheer? fully recommend it.-Charles H Wetzel. Sunnurv, Pa. Sworn a:>d subscribed to before ms on Au? gust, 10. 1894 -iValter Shipmnn, ? P. For sale at 50 cents per bottle by Dr. A.J.China. During the winter of 1853, F. M. Martin, of Long Reach. Wesr Ya., contracted a se? vere cold which left him with a cough. In speaking of how he cured it he says : "'I used several kinds of cough syrup but found no relief until I '-oupht a bottle of Chamber? lain's Cough Remedy, which relieved me :<1 most instantly, and in a short time brought ahout a complete cure." When troubled with a cough or cold use this remedy and you will not find it necessary to try severa! "kinds before you get relief It has been in the market for over twenty years and con? stantly grown in favor and popularity. For sale at 25 and 50 cents per bottle by Dr. A. J . China EVERY FAMILY SHOULD KNOW THAT Is a -rery remarkable remc?y. beth for IN*? TERNAL and EXTERNAL usc, and won* cerf ul ia zts quick action to rclicrc distress. tP^&ir*-Kittel!* is a ?'?rr> cero fer Sore ?%?*~SIJl6'i Tnroat. onsns, ? !u?2s, Diarrhsrn, Dysenterr, Cramps, (.'hulera; cud all Jijiccl Cwtpteints. Sickness. Sic': Kendni-KC, :V.: J in tho 15a eli or .?sitie, Xheumatisni and LieuraJffia? 31 AD E. it brings sprtityanct permanent relief In ail cast's of Bruises, Cut*, Si?'aiiiei, Severe Barns, &c. TSatTd-l^?l?&fr :v> the well <riod ana ra.2AA-i\.l??^M. trusted friend of the Mechanic, Farmer. Planter, S:i?:o;-, and in fact ail classes wanting n medicine always at liant!,and safe to use internally or externally with certainty of relic;*. IS RECOMMENDED By Physicians, by ?li?sionaries, by Ministers, by ?Icchanics, by A'itrses in Hospitals. BY EVERYBODY. P'trn- if?tif**? is a Medicine Chest in tl-itsejf. aud few vessels lea-. "r: without a supply of it. fi'?i-.Vo family can afford to be without this invaluable remedy in the house. Its price briners it within the reach of all. and it will annually save many times irs cost in doctors' bills. Beware of imitations. Take mzd but th? genuin? "PSB?* DAVIS." WANTS. DVERTISEMENT3 of five lines or less j will be inserted under this head for 25 : cents for each insertion. Additional lines i 5 cents per line. M?USE-CULUKED MARE MULE, strayed from premises last Sunday. Had a brand mark, don't remember what. Informatic thankfully received, and charges paid for recovery, bv Manson Grooms, care of O'Donnell ?fe Co., Sumter, S C. THE FRIENDS OF GEORGE P. McKA CEN propose to run him for Sheriff at the comiDg election. THE MAN IN ! THE raONT KOW | v. . , - world is thc one ?ho m in thc husmos ??ri advantages |j realizes cleary au ^ pur- M I which he mai den*; he cannol g I chase or i"v^1'^ aU points in B LOOKS, SASK, BLOTS^I B lumber, sbhigfc?and B woodwork of ^.?-"g?ading, and a, j m important itemsTAmw *m h M we are *?^?0r?m first hands M the belier. - ; ^ %ve guann m ir^ lo^oin^ grade, -UJ Wi '"iendior Price List. It wllU-e an agreeable etrpns? to persons The Sumter Music House, in Masonic Tem sabject :o attacks of billions colic to iwni p,e>stn pift00S, Organs and Sewing Machines, mat prompt re!ief may he had Ky uki ns true, for on a tboasaud bills that flag hns Chamberlain's Colic, Choi*T and DiarrroM bhen defended bv the lifeblood of the South's Remedy. In many ir.sur.ces ?hs attack may DOblest soi;? When the Orchestra, catching he prevented by takiog this remedy a? soon | ^ inspiration, began to plav Dirie, they HS the first symptoms of the di<e?.e appear i qtiit applauding and veiled. "And so ended 25 and 50 cent cottles for s-tle by Dr. A. J. the Kurniva! Ci)! "tt msBia?na?aerteBf*wBaxan?a?nmsBQczMst^^ Business is Lively At the store of and to purchasers who will buy where they can do best for themselves, we announce to them that 9 TS rsa a&Eta Our stock is entirely new, the only one in Sumter which has this especial ad? vantage. A Cordial Invitation is extended to the ladies especially, to call and acquaint themselves with the new Fabrics for the present season. To show them is our pleasure. Miss Mattie DuPont Who 1ms charge of our Dressmaking department has just re? turned from New York, and her advanced ideas in making and trimming dress will be of some advantage to you. Agent for Standard Patterns and Delineators. Yours very truly, jg, Corner Main and Liberty Streets, H. I) CROSS WE LL. A. W. GROSSWELL. KSVMOTSMEBM JMB3-MW ->I J. K. CROSSW2LL. ES fi fl P O S ? il p2^ f -?.. - . ... - -rc-r.-r~-r?r.~v Ul UL'L'f lU'bi ? Vi w m m & ? illili r- ? MM w " U ? U Vbl 1-Ui? e Having bondit at a reduced price the stock of Staple and Fancy Groceries Of the old firm of Cresswell & Co., (F. W. Cresswell, deceased) we are enabled to offer to the many customers of the old firm and to the public at large inside prices on everything in our line. And Special Bargains on many things. WE WOULD MENTION MORE ESPECIALLY Canned Groocls. in this department we have an assortment consisting of some of the finest goods packed, which wc shali oiler for tho same price* now being paid for the cheaper kind. At the low price we have paid, and in order to make room for new purchases we can save you dollars by making your purchases from the Many will take advantage Of this opportunity of laying in a supply of the best goods at lew cost prices, sot You? >Vhy It will pay you to. Of course these will be followed up by other bargains which we will tell vou about further on-but you'll be ready for them, -?M? Don't forget the "Corner Grocery,59 Cromwell & Co? -!?o;o?? Having sold out to the above new firm the entire stock of groceries form? erly belonging to the old firm of Cresswell & Co., (F. W. Crosswell, deceas? ed) together with my good will, &c , I take this opportunity of thanking the public for the many favors shown the old firm and bespeak for the new firm of Crosswell Sc Co., the same kind consideration. Yours very respectfully, W. K. CROSSWELL, Administrator. O?) ? GUARANTEED IA" WRITING. Stu? dents complete in HALF the time at HALF the expense required elsewhere. Ten to thirty placed monthly. Actual Business Depart? ment equipped with genuine commercial bank and office fixture?, superior to the equipments of any other college in America. Purely practical instruction and daily drill in real hunk nod office transaction Penmanship by the only Graduate pen-artisi in Georgia. The only Southern College fully abreast with the spirit of progress and teaching Electric Shorthand, the lightning system of the cen? tury. The only college which it is cheaper to attend than to remain idle. Premiums from Four Expositions. Enrollment 700 per year. Address at once GEORGIA BUSI? NESS COLLEGE, Macon Ga. Nov. 6.-o ALL COME NOTICE SURVIVORS. A LL SURVIVING Soldiers and Sailors, j?\ who were in the service of the Confed? erate States, in the late war, residing ia Sumter County, are earnestly requested to meet in the Court House at Sumter, on Mon? day, April 6ib, 1836, at ll a. m., to elect by ballot two survivors r.s members of the County Examining Board of Pensioners. This call is made under Act of General As semblv of South Carolina 1S96 A.B. STUCKEY, Co. Auditor. H. L. SCARBOROUGH, Co.Treas. March -J5, 1836-2:. Chrmceriain's Bye and Skin Ointment Is uneona?icd for Eczerna, Tetter, Salt* Rheum, Scaid lierai. Sere Nipples, Chapped Hands, Itching Piles, Bums, Frost Bites. ChronicSore Eye-sand Granulated Eye Lids. For sale by druggists at 25 cents 5)Cr box. r tm TO HCH3E OV7Z-7SE3. Fer putting a horse it: a fine healthy con? dition try Dr. Csd"*s Condition Powders, liicy toni: :;]) the system, aid digestion, cure Io-.-: of nppetite. relieve constipation, correct kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving new lifo to an old or over-worked horse. 25 cents per package. For sale by druggists. For sale in Sumter, by Dr. A J. China. TIic Slimier NEXT DOOR TO POST OFFICE. Pianos, Organs and Sawing Machines of-the best grade sold cheap for cash or on easy terms Old ones taken in exchange for new ones. CLEANING AND REPAIRING DONE PROMPTLY. We also keep NEEDLES, OILS, And parts of every Sewing Machine. We have some rare bargains iz Pianos, Organs and Sewing Machines. ; M. B. R?NDLE, Jan Manager. Tiie Larps? sit Mi Complete Goo. 8, Hacker & Soo. -MANUFACTURERS OF OOORSp SASH, Bi?NBS, Moulding & Building Material. OfSce and Wareroouis. King, opposite Can? non Street. CHARLESTON. S. C. ?SS"Purchase our make, which we gnarantea superior ro any sold South, and thereby save money. Winctcv; and Paney Grlass a Specialty. October 16-0. Hardware, Cutlery and Guns, rAKJB, POT WARE., AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS For sale at lowest market prices. MARSHALL, WESGOAT CO,' CHARLESTON, S. C. Oct. 16-x. BUY NONE BUT THE GENUINE. 8,000 Merchants sell Hawkes' Spectacles successfully. Half of them handle other Spectacles without success, Showing the Great Popularity of HAW? KES' GLASSES over all others. These Famous Glasses are fitted to the eye it A. J. China's Drug Store, Sumter, S. C., Dec. H-0.