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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9. 1896. Entered at the Post Office at Sumter. S <?.. as Second Glass Matter. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. StirfFe Pianos H. Hart>v_Note this Ad W. H. Ingram, Master?Sales. Cro99wel! Co?Christmas Goods. J. F W DeLorme?Holiday Goods. Schwartz Bro3?The Christmas Spirit. A. B. Stuckey, Co Auditor?Tax Returns. Walsh & Shaw? First Fall Announcement. Sum.er China Hall? Tinware that Won't Rust. E'c PERSONAL. Rey. W. W Mood has gone to Conference. Mr. John McCaa, of Boykios, spent Monday in the city. Dr. J. W. Hudson, of MayesTille, was in the city yesterday. Mr. W. J Rvcse, of Stateborg, spent Fri day in this city. Mr. Samuel Boykin, of B^yki&s, spentMon day io the city. Mr. T. M Bradley, of Spring Hill, was in the city Monday Mr. W. L< DePass, of Camdeo, spent Sun day in this city. Mr W. S. James, of Bisbopville, was in the city Monday. Misses Laura and Jalia Mood returned to Spartanburg Saturday morning. Mr. D. W. Bostiek, of Allenda'e, spent Friday in the city on business. J. N. Nathans, Esq , of Charleston, was in the city Monday on business. ? Mrs Mulligan, of Spar tao hu g was visiting at Dr. J. A Mood's last week. Mr. W. B. Meacbam, of Mayesville, spent several days is the city last veek. Capt. and Mrs. W. E Dick and daughter bave been io the city for several days. Mr. M/G Ryttenberg, who went to New York to speed Thanksgiving, bas returned to the city. Miss Annie Gaillard left last Sunday'even ing for Charleston, where she will study stenography. Miss Dolete Mo?se bas returned from New York where she spent more than a month with relatives. Rev. Mt. Bailey and William Burgess of Summer ton, spent iast Wednesday and Thurs day in the city Mr. W. H. Thomas, of Charleston, Granp Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, was in the city yesterday. Mr.Calboon, of Abberill? who has been visitine bis daughter, Mrs. R. H. Baker, re* turned home on Saturday. Rev. Patterson Bcrgess, of Atlanta, ?Ga., attended the marriage of his brother, Mr. A. P. Burgess, and Miss Marion Mood. Messrs. J. Ed Stuckey, N. Barnett, Frank McCutchen and W. K. Cross well, of Maon ville, were in the city on business Monday. Misses Pearl and Lela Rembert, two of Ridgeway's charming belles, are visiting their sister, Mrs. Warren Bammett, or Mano vrile. Messrs. J. E Mayes, W. D. Rhodes, A. A. Strauss, R. W. Chandler, W. B Mecbam and a number of other gentlemen, of Mayesville, spent Monday io the city. Mise Lizzi* Keese, of Anderson, who has been the guest of Miss Daisy' Nash for the past two weeks, returned to her home yester day morning Miss Keese is a most charming young lady and the many friends she made while here regretted to see her leave. Mr. William McCall and sister, of Florence, bave been visiting Mr. J. E Wilson and fam ily at tbeir borne near Magnolia. Mr. S. Liles Miller, of Charleston, is in the city to-day. Mrs. Et. . Carpenter and daughter, of Baltimore, Md., have arrived in the city and will spend the winter here. Mr J. E Norment, of Darlington, is in the cuy to-day in the interest of the News and Courier. Rev. W. C. Power, Presiding Elder of Sumter District, Rev. J. W. Daniel, Rev. T. G. Herbert end other ministers in charge of Methodist churches in this county left for Abbeville ibis morning to artend the Annual Conference. Mr. J. M. Knight, lay delegate to tbe Methodist Conference, left for Abbeville this morning. There are frequent rumors of Sunday cock &?b?3 in the vicinity of this city. Eegs are growing scarce, and an advance in price before Christmas is not unlikely. % Tbe Dispensary sold out all of tbe bes grades of liquor several days ago, anda rush ing business is don?> every day. Wild docks are beginning to appear in large droves on tbe ponds and savaenabs in tbe vicinity of this city. The crowd of loafers around the passeoger depot continues to be an annoyance to all wbo have business there at train time.. Tbe chain gang was at work Monday e'ear ing^away tbe limbs and trasb that oas lit tered tbe Court House Square eioce tbe freeze. There bave been several marriages in this city sicce eerly autumn, hot the knowing ones sa;, that there are to be several otbers before Ceristmas Tbe provision of tbe game law that pro hibits the selling of game by anyone is a dead letter, not only in this section, but everywhere else in the State. Mr. Tbos. Edens, of Marlboro, wbo was reported to bave purchased a place in the Wedgefield neighborhood, bought tbe A. S. Brown plantation in the Providence section. Tbe chance to get a pair of horses cheap will beat the Delgar Bazaar when tbe pair given by Mr. H Harby will be raffled. ? Tbe Opera House should be leased during tbe summer months by the People's Ice Man ufacturing Company. It is a magnificent and costly refrigerator, and. if in summer, it is proportionately as cold as in winter, an ice plant can be operated in it most economi cally. Thecrowd.io town Saturday was larger than was expected and tbe trade was good. The thaw brought out all wbo have been kept in forced retirement during tbe last few days.' Town people and country people were both to be seen in large numbers on the streets duriog tbe forenoon. Now is a good time to recollect that we shall need ice next summer and that there pre still a few shares <;f Peoples' Ice Mfg., stock unsubscribed for. If we want cheap ice, we should not neglect the opportunity of ob- ( taining it. Holiday goods, and Cbrisimas p-esents now onfall display at The Sumter China Hall. Dec 9?lm New lot of Library and Stand Lamps just received. Can't be beat in price elsewhere, for same goods. T. C. Scaffe. Dec. 9?1 mo. MARRIED. Mr. J. R Butler, of Reidsvil?e, N. C . and Miss Nannie Munnerlyn, of Smithvilie. this county, were united in marriage on Wednes day, December 2i, at the residence of Rev. VV. Muncerlyn, the bride's father. Mr. Butler and bride will make Mayesville their home. Mr A. Plummer Burgess, of Summerton, and Miss Marion Mood, eldest daughter of Dr. J. A Mood, were united in the boly bonds of matrimony last Wednesday evening at the residence of the bride's father on Washington Street The ceremony was performed by Rev. Henry M. Mood, the grandfather of the bride. The marriage wa? ? quiet home affair and only a few guests were present, and these were members of the families and intimate friends of the nrideand groom. After the ceremony tb<* wedding supper was served. The evening was pleasantly speit by the guests despite the blizzard that beid ali the world outside in a chilling em brace. Mr. and Mrs Burgess lett Thursday for Summerton, which will he their home in future and with them weut the best wishes of the wide circle in which the rride was a favorite MARRIAGE. The invitations to the marriage of Mr. D. Reeee McNeill and Miss Caroline Meredith Alsop, of Newport News, Va., have been re ceived in this city by the freinds of the pros pective groom. "The marriage will occur on the evenire of December 9th to the Thir teenth Stree: Christian Church, Newport News, Va. Mr.vMcNeill is a native of this county and wos for a year or more a resident of this city, holding a position in the office of the Generel Manager of the C. S. & N. Rail road. DEATH. Mr. A. D. Ricker died'Wednesday night at his home in this city after an illness of several months doration. and his end was not un expected. He had the advantage of the best medical attention obtainable and his life was nodountedly prolonged by the skill of his physicians. Mr. Ricker was a native of Msioe and removed to this State immediately subsequent to the close of the war, ranking Sun ter his home He wae successful in busi ness and amassed a comfortable fortune with in the last thirty years. He leaves a family consisting of a wife, four sons and a daugh ter. The fnneral services were held Friday morning at 11 o'clock. New K. of P. Lodge. A new lodge of Knigbts of Pythias will be instituted in Timuonsville on Wednesday night. Arran2ementi? ere being nade to secure reduced rates on the railroad for all Knights who go over to participate in and witness the ceren oey incident to the instal lation. A large number of Knigbts from Game Cock Lodge exp?'ct to go over aad the Grand Lodge officials expect Knigbts from other places be present also. From what can be gathered at present the rccasion will be somewhat in the nature of a grand Pythian festival. The oat crop has been damaged, but not serionsly, by the blizzard. Art Calet.dars, Christmas Cards, Booklets in all styles and prices for sale by . G, Osteen & Co. The police bad instructions last week, it is reported, to arrest any person found snow balling witnii the fire limits. Miss Adele Moses has accepted a position in the Post Office and will take the place of Miss Annie Gaillard. The operatives at the Sumter Cotton Mill were paid off Saturday, and as a result, busi ness was somewhat livelier with our mer chants'. The books of regi tration were open Monday for the registration of those who failed to register last summer and fall, or who have attained the legal age since the eleetion. Very few registered. Rev 'W Hundley, who was announced to preach at the union services in the Method ist Church'Sunday night, was unable todo 50 by reason of illness, and Dr. Edmunds filled the pulpit. The mail from Smithville, Providence and Scarboro failed to come in on both Wednes day and Thursday. The mail carrier was snow bound and the roads were almost im passable from fallen trees. Mr. L. E. White is a candidate for the posi tion of Superintendent of the county chain gang. The election will be held by the Board of County Commissioners at the meeting in January. % The work of clearing the streets of the broken limbs and other debris left by the blizzard is progressing slowly, but there 5s no need of irrp*tience, for there is a great dea! of work to be done and the street bands are doing all that they can Johnny Mack, colored, was the only law breaker before the Mayor Sunday. He was found guilty of disturbing the peace and was sentenced to thirty days on the streets or to pay a fine of ?15. Monaghan Hose Company, wbich has been off duty for several davs while the new bosses were heing trained, went into active service Monday and is now ready to re spond to all fire alarms The claim that the Monaghan team is as fine as any to be found in the State cannot be disputed by anyone that ?3 a judge of horses. Santa Claus, Santa Claus, Santa Clans. Toys of every description; Monkeys, Doll Babies, Chp Pistols, Pop Guns, Air RifLs, and in fact, everything to please little boys and girls Cosse one,.come all?to Scaffe's Dec. 9?1 mo The Baby Show will be better by reason of the postponement, as the committee will have more time for developing several new plans that will add to the attractions and pleasure of the occasion. The sales of tobacco at the two warehouses during the ten cays prior to the blizzard were very good and the prices were fine. All who sold tobacco here were very much pleased. There hare been a number of arri vals this week, since the weather has mode rated. It will soon be time for something to be done toward miking the yearly collection to provide Christmas cheer, for all of the poor and needy in the city of Sumter For sev eral years the custom has not been neglected and to insure success aa early start should be made this year. A large pocket book containing a bank book of the Bank of Manning in the name of R. E. McFadden, jr.. was picked up on j the Mayesville road Monday. It has been | left at the store of The Ducker & Bultman Co. tor safe keeping until claimed by the owner and ownership proved. As usual, a well selected assortment of cheap China and Glassware will be found at SCAFFE'S. Dec. 9-1 mo. Celluloid novelties for Christmas gifts for sale by H. G. Osteen & Co. The exercises of the public schools in a grea' many towns and cities of this and other Southern States ware entirely sus; ended j for several days last week on account of Hie j blizzard. The Graded Schools of Sumt-jr, j however, last but a singie day, and even.on j Wednesday, the most disagreeable day.-' on ! record, quiten number of the school chiijren braved the elements and went to school at the usual hour. I CHAPTER MASONS. The Officers of Beulah Chapter, E. A. , for Ensuing Year. The Annual Meeting of Beulah Chapter, R. A. , was held on Tuesday night and the annual election of officers held. Tbe follow ing are the officers who were elected to serve tbe Lodge durinp the ensuing year : L S Carson ?High Prie3t. W. F. Rhame?King. Abe Rvttenberg?Scribe J. Rbame-O. H. I. C. Strauss?P. S. C. E. Denniston?R A C. L. I. Parrot?M 3 V. J. F. Laugbrry?M. 2 V. H. C Moses?M 1 V? H. Ryttenberg?Treasurer. F, M Soaon?Secretary. A. D. Moses?Tyler. Thursday, Dec. 10th, was appointed for the conferring of P. M. and M. E. degrees and for installing of newly elected officers A yood set of officers bave been elected and much work is expected the coming year. Tbe secretary and treasurer made bis report which shows tbe finatces of Chapter to be in fine trim, much better than for years. KNIGHTS OP HONOR. Officers Elected for Another Year. * Sumter Lodge, No. 1077, Knightr-of Honor, heldja regular c eeting Monday night. Tbe an nual election of officers was held aod tbe following officers selected to conduct tbe af fairs of the lodge during the coming year : I Levy?Dictator N G Osteen?Vier Dictator. B G Pierson?Asst Dictator W J Durant?Past Dictator. H C Moses?Reporter. C M Hurst?F Reporter. H Ryttenberg?Treasurer. J S Hugbson?Chaplain G D Sbore?Guide. G H Hurst?Guard. A D Moses?Sentinel. Trustees?Altamont Moses, H Harby and B G Pierson. The Grand .Lodge. The city will be in the hands of the Masons to-day. Three hundred representative men of the Siate will be in Charleston Monday as delegate? to tbe annua! communication of the Most Wortbr Grand Lod-e of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina The lodge will me?? at Masonic Temple at high twelve Mayor J. Aduer Smyth will extend a welcome to the delegates, and this will be followed by the address of Col. Claude E Sawyer, Grand Master. This will regularly open the lodge for business, and the '-rand Secretery wiil also make a report Tbe condition of Ma sonry "hroughout the State will next be shown by tbe reports of the various District Deputy Grand Mastere from aU over South Carolina Tbe lodge will hold afternoon and evening fessions and likely consume three days, although it mav be able to dispose of the business io two ?News and Courier. Telephone Exchange Closed. The Telephone Exchange was closed Friday at 11 o'clock and is still closed. There were so many of tbe lines down and not working that it was thought best by the manager of the exchange to close until all repairs cao be made and all lines be put in working order again. Sumter People Abroad The News aod Courier of last Thursday bas the following references to two well knows Sumter people in the report of the Baptist State Convention ?tben in session in that city : A prominent laymen is Mr. T. V Walsh, of Somter. Mr. Walsh has been Probate Judge of Sumter County for more than thirty years, and is not often seen away from bis office and home. He is an houored and wel comed visitor here aud is enjoying meeting his brethren. Tbe Rev. William Hayneworth, a native of Sumter, now pastor of the Denmark Church, is in tbe city. Mr. Haynsworth ?3 one of the educated and rising young preachers of this strong South Carolina denomination and is an earnest worker. ?^? A Splendid Assortment of CookiRg Stoves ranging in price from S7.50 up to $50 and higher. T. C SCAFFE. Dec. 9?1 mo. Standard books, poems, novels, essays, etc . in varioua bindings and edi.ions at H. G. Osteen k Co's. Several new editions to be found only at this store will make exquisite Christmas gifts. There need be no immediate uneasiness about the postmastership of 'his city, for Postmaster Gaillard has a little more than a year vet to serve before his terra expir?e It ?9 a fact, howev.T. that, notwithstanding the long lease Capt. Gaillard still has on tbe po sition, tbe?-e are sever.-.! who are looking with longing eyes in the direction of the post office, and are making plans to capture the coveted position. They will have a long campaign of it and it will require great pa tience to sustain them while the tedious months pass slowly by. Four or five Marlboro County farmers bave purchased large plantations in the county within the last three months and hr"? al ready removed, or will remov? to this Cu. to live f>bout January 1st Mr. Thorny Edens, a brother of the gentlemen who pur chased the A. S Brown plantation, has pur cha ed the Fox Grove place, formerly owned by J. R Phillips, and will take possession of it on January 1st. The natural fertility of the lands of Sumter County is beginning to be appreciated and the low price at which they can now ne bought is attracting pro gressive and enterprising planters from sec tions where it is impossible to pur chnse farming lands at a reason able price. There is an abundance of la?d in Sumter County for all who desire to cast their lots with tbe fortun?e offne Game Cock county; and for all progressive, enterprising and law abiding citizens, who will assist io developing the magnificent resources of the county, there is a warm welcome. It is an omen of a brighter future for any county when prosperous and intelligent men invest their capital in land and make their houses with in its borders ; when tbe unprotable and uosatisfactoiy tenant system can be abolished and the county settled by a thrifty popula tion of farmers who own their own land and live on it, the wealth of the county will in crease and a substantial prosperity, greater han ever known, will follow. Holiday novelties in our Front Window, i See them. J. F. W. DeLorme Read our advertisement in this issue. It say interest you. J. F. W. DeLorme. It isofien a my s ter}' how a cold has bren "caught." The fact is, however, tlmt when the blood is poor aud the system depressed, ooe becomes peculiarly liable to disensfs. When the appetite or the strength fails, Ayer's Sarsaparilla should be taken without delay. " ^ Toy nooks tor children. Tbe largest, cheapest and o ost artistic stock in the city. H. G Osteen k Co If you wan' the cheapest and most econom- j ical stove on earth, buy the Chip Burner It will pay for itself in a week?at SCAFFE'S. Dec. 9?1 mo. Eoads Blocked. The roads across Rucky Bluff S?*rap ; and Cow Pen Swam;) are both said to be par- | tially blocked by trees that were broken i down by the freeze last week. The road ! bands bave not been called out to remove the ! obstruction, and those who had to travel the j roads mentioned in coming to town on Mon day and Tuesday, con plained seriously of the condition in which they found them. Our Advertisers. The holiday season if at hand and all minds are absorbed with plans that will give pleasure to their friends and themselves. The wise closely scan the advertising columns of this paper for they know from a lifetime experience, that the progressive merchants and business men of Sumter m?ke use of this means of informing the patrons of the good thines they have for them. In to-day's issue the following new advertisements appear : Scbwariz Bros.?Holiday Goods in Im mense quantities. Walsh & Shaw.?Life Size Portraits with Ten Dollars worth of Fine Shoes, at Prices that defy competitors. J. F. W. DeLorme?Holiday Goods and Specialties. See them before buying. H. Harby?Horses, Mules, Wagons, Bug gies. Sumter Chioa Hail?Tin Ware that Wc?'t Rust, Holiday Goods, Tots, Chinaware Crosswell & Co.?Good Things for Christ mas. The Bestand the Most for the Least .doney. These are the facts. Christmas Gifts for the Poor. The Dorcas Society bas been reorganized and the members will canvass the city for articles and money to be used in maki?g a Christmas offering to the poor and needy of the city. For a number of years a collection has been taken up for the poor aod a great deal of good has been done. The Dorcas Society has undertaken the work this year, and the people of the city should assist liber ally. The most acceptable present for a gentle man? a reliable fountein nen. A complete steck to select from. H. G Osteen & Co. Births and deaths reported to Health" Of 6cer Reardon tor past week, ending Dec. 4th, 1896, are : Births?Colored?Two females, and one male Deaths?White?One female 55 years old, and one maie 70 years old A large water fowl, having a strong resem blance to a goose was brought to this office last Friday. The fowl was almost as large as a common domestic goose, but with a longer neck. The back was a dark grev, while the breast and under part^f the body was white The loon, if it be a loon, was killed on the savant ah near the Richardson place, A large flock has been on the savan nah for severul days, but so far one only has been killed. Health Officer Reardon is distinguishing himself as a runner-in of disorderly negroes On Saturday afternoon be had a small sized riot all to himself on Canal Street fie suc ceeded in landing bis man jin the guard bouse after a lively tussei, but the six or eight ne groes who showed a disposition to interfere escaped, as he had his bands quite full with one. The sbade trees in every portion of the city are worse broken and disfigured than was anticipated. Tbe melting of the snow has not improved appearances at all Why will you buy bitter nauseating tonics when Grove's Tasteless Chili Tonic is as pleasant as Lemon Syrup. Your druggist is authorized to refund tbe money in every case where it fails to cure. Price, 50 cents. A few of the stores were lighted by elec tricity Thursday night, as one circuit was not down, but a large majority of thi-m were forced to resort to kerosene oil or to close at an early hour. Very few places of business kept open after 7 o'clock last night, as there was no business and everybody wanted to be at home r>y a comfortable fire. Thestreets were in utter darkness throughout tbe night as the wires were down in so many places that it was impossible to repair the broken cir cuits yesterday. The telephone lines are still out of service and several days may e'apse before tbe sys tem will be io thorough working order again. The wirc3 are broken in innumerable places and areso tnngled with broken limbs and fallen tree tops that tbe labor rt quired to straighten out the wires and re stretch them is almost incalculable. The trees throughout tbe city are wrecks of what they were before the blizzard de scended upon them, and it appears as if tbe chief beauty of tbe city?the magnifi cent oaks?has Jbpen practically destroyed. The tuin may not be as great as appearances indicate, but e that as it may, theshade trees bave been sadly crippled and it will require years for them to recover their wanted sym metry and beauty of form. The committee from tbe Board of County Coram:s?ioners appointed to consider plans for the repairs of the Court House, held a meeting yesterday, and it was decided to call a meeting of the full Board to be held on "aturday, at which time the plans will be braitted and the Board will decide oa what action will be taken Books in cheap editions, prices not dupli cated in Sumter. Osteeu & Co. A choice stock of fine stationery, leather goods, etc., at H. G. Osteen & Co's. The whole Story of the wonderfu I cures by Hood's Sarsapariila is soon told. It makes tbe blood rich, and and nourishing. It cures scrofula; catarrh, rheumatism. Hood's Pills act harmoniously with Hood's Sarsapariila. Cure all liver ills, 25 cen's. See our Holiday goods before you make your selections. J. F W. DeLorme. The cold wave was behind schedule time, but there is no doubt about it getting here Tbe whole wave came, for if any of it had been sidetracked on the way, there would have been less of it here, and there is no dis puting that Sumter had entirely enough. Pain-Killer. (perry davis'.) A Sure and Safe Remedy in every case and every kind of Bowel Complaint is ! ? This is a true statement and it can't bo j inado too strong ur too emphatic. . ? It is a simple, safo and quick euro for ? ? Cramps, Cough, Rheumatism, jp Colic, Colds, Neuralgia, ? Diarrhoea, Croup, Toothache. 'c TWO SIZES, 25c. and 50c. Land Surveying. H D. MOISE, will give prompt attention to calls for surveying and platting land Can be found at the office of Lee aod Moise, Sum ter, S. C. Nov. 18. That heritage of rich and poor, has saved many a life. For Throat and Lung affections it is invaluable. It never fails to cure Cough, Cold, Croup and Whooping=Cough. DR. BULL'S COUGH SYRUP is the best. Price 35 cents. Chew LANGE'S PLUGS.The Great Tobacco Aniidote,10c. Dealers or mail, A.C.Meyer & Co., Baito.,M<L filili filili. SCHWARTZ'S. The Christmas Spirit Pervades the Store. Holiday G-oods are Appearing on Every Side. Holiday gift-choosing is sometimes difficult unless you know just what you want. More often you are at a loss what to select. Our Holiday Stock grows more complete and attractive with every passirjg day. GOODS FOR GIFTS ARE ALL OVER THE STORE. You will r,e sure to Snd something suitatle among the vast and varied aggregations of new Holiday Goods. Ail people whose thoughts busy them with tbe holiday season must turn their steps to The Palace Dry Goods Emporium The most extensive line of Fancy China. Bric a Brae, Engravings, Pastels, Cups and Saucers, Plates, Fancy Odd Pieces, Jardiniers, etc. Also an entire "new line of Fancy Silver Articles just in, com prising almost everything made in fancy silver pieces. Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Cadelabra, ! Silver and China Clocks, Silver Mirrors, Atomizers, Jewelry B. xes, Trinket Boxes, Vaseline Holders, Pin Cushions, Pin and Hair Pin Trays, Ring Trees, Silver Baby Garriages, Bon Don Dishes. We cannot mention all. The best cata Si'.ver Picfure Frames, Ash Travs, Match and Cigar Stands, Silver Tooth Pick Holders, Silver Slipper Cushion, Salts and Pepperp, Work BAsieti. 50 Fine Rugs to go at $1. logo* of tbe store is a walk through. You j Fine li-)e of Colognes, Toilet Articles, are welcome. S japs, e c % HANDKERCHIEFS AKD OLOTES, AND SILZ DRAPERIES. The largest variety of these lioe3 ever brought to Sumter. Just see our display and the pri?es ? We call especial attention to a line ot Ladies' White Embroidered Handkerchiefs? put up six in an attractive box?each one different. Brought out for Holiday presents. HANDKERCHIEFS FROM 3c APIECE T7P. 75 doz Fine White Embroidered Handkerchiefs to be sold vt 10c.?Elegant value. Ladies' Initial Handkerchiefs at 6z., 10c, 12?c to 2Cc. Ladies' Initial Silk Handkerchiefs?special at )5c. Ladies' Fine White Hemstitched Handkerchiefs at 5c, 6$ , 8.?, 10c to 25c. Ladies' White Embroidered Handkerchiefs from 5c to 75c. See our display of the New Kid Glo?es. Dress Goods in all the Fancy Weaves and Black for X'raas gifts In suit lengths marked from Si to $7 50?worth 25 per cent more - Just in?New Line of Capes. Closed out by the manufacturer. We offer these at prices never before seen in Sumter for such qualities Tbe prices are from Si to $4 98. Try to match these anywhere. We have too many Blankets and Comforts?So here goes the knife into these. We will arrange thfse into several lots ?\ off price?If you need any don't delny. Remember we have everythiog you want ant; at prices everytirr.e the lowest. Schwartz Bros. ? Palace Dry Goods Emporium. muni Christmas 1111113 Will ????i Be M And everybody will buy something nice, and buy it cheap, so we invite you to come and buy from us. We will surely save you money. 250 Bbls Flour at less than Mill Prices. 100 Cases 3-lb Tomatoes, 50 Boxes Starch. 100 Boxes Soap, 100 Boxes Crackersand Cakes. Farcy Patent High Patent Half Patent Straight Good Family Choice F^milv See our prices below FLOUR. ? 2 Bu.' Bacs 2 Bu. Bags GRITS. MEAL. $5 50 5 25 4 90 4 75 4 00 3 75 @ SI 30 ? $1 ?0 RICE. Good whole Carolina Good white broken ? 93. - "4 LARD. Pure, 50-lb Tins 0 6c APPLES. 50 Bbls, finest in tbe market at $1 90 and give us your orders: CHEESE. N>w York Stato, full cream at l?e BUTTER. J-ifn s town Creamery ? 30c CANDIES. Gilt Edtre Stick @ 6c per lb Gyod Mixture, 30-ib pails at G$z. pr lb Special Bargains in Crack ers and Nuts of all Hinds. RAISINS. 20-lb Boxes, ? SI 90 per box. Big Bargains in Soaps, Washing Powders and Lye, Good Cigars, 50 in a boz, 50 Don't fail to see us before you buy. Crosswel! & Co. It makes more Loaves ot Bread than any other Flour. Use the eld reliable PATAPSCO SUPERLATIVE PATENT FLOUR, Ground from the cream of Maryland and Virginia wheat,^stands in tbe lead not only at home but in foreign markets. For purity, strength and uniform quality ij has no equal. If you want the best be sure you get this brand. For sale by . CROSSWELL & CO.