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PRIV?TfiJSR PERSONALS.
f Pkivatbsr-Township, S C , Dee. li, '96.
One of our oldest fit zsns was buried at
Bethel Chuccb yesterday?that was Mrs. Dol
ly Osteeu, who died on Saturday. She had
attained the venerable age of four score and
* ?hree. Mr3*Osteen was an excellent old lady
and a member of Bethel Church. Her maid
en name wae Week3*od she was the widow
of Squire Thomas H. Osteen, a well known
citizen of t?is community.
Got. Evaes has apppointed Mr. John F.
. Ingram magistrate, his place for holding
court will fee the "cabin," a convenient little
** house at the old Pugfa place. Magistrate
Ingram is one of Privateer's young farmers, he
- was bom 32 years ago in upper Kershaw, and
is a great-grandson of James Ingram, who
' was meotiooed in tbese Personals a while
back as ve<y probably the sarre person with
' whom President Washington lodged in 1791
while traveling through Sooth Carolina
There will be a tournament at the Privateer
station oo Christmas day and the public are
invited to cttend. The exercises will com
mence at eleven o'clock.
One of the Confederate veterans of this
township is- Mr. Duke Sackey, who was a
member of ^Gardner's Battery and was present
at Appomattox when Gen. Lee surrendered.
Mr. Sackey Bays he thinks Messrs Daniel Holi
day and i-ka. Alsbrook are the only other
persons living in the township who were pres?
went on that occasion.
Mr. Talley Ingram is a candidate for the
position ofjgaard of the County Chain gang.
Mr. W. J. Ardis, who lives in Manchester
Townsbip,:^cst across the line, is a candidate
for Supervisor of Registration. A promineot
^ citizen of So a, ter save that as the northern
part of the*county has one member of the
board Sumter another member, it would te
rieht for tbe southern part of the county to
y nave tbe other member.
Mrs. Keels, of Sumter, has been visiting
in tbe coawnuuity, and Miss Alice Mason is
visiting at Lake City.
Mr. Frank Ard?s is probably one of th*
tallest yoeog white msn in tbe county. He
was 21 years old last April and is about 6
feet, 5 iucbes in height. Mr. Ardis is a
grandson of tbe late Capt. R. W. Andrews,
who was ?0 famous as pedestrian.
One of 4be Conferences of the Reform Meth
odist Union Episcopal Church (colored) bas
been holding a session with tbe Reulah
Church in this township. Your correspond
ent visited the conference one forenoon last
week and<fwas most courteously received.
Biahcp William E. Johnson and tbe Rev. E.
R. Middleton,- secretary, dispatch business
very weil. D?ring our stay Bishop Johnson
addressed see Conference, and m doing so he
expressed ?the kindest feelings for tbe white
people, also tbe A. M. E. denomination, of
which tbe "Reform Methohist'' is a daughter.
In his recarks, tbe Bishop showed that the
negroes bad no. idea of leav ing South Caro
lina, but tcey wanted to remain right bere
among tbe white people.
BeuIab'Church, at which the Conference
met, is in*tbe northwestern part of tbe towB
sbip and-ls a large and very neat looking
cbnrcb, indeed it is highly creditable to the
negroes. ?The Rev. R. D. Campbell, of this
township, is the pastor. McD. F.
Newsy Oswego Penciliags.
03WBG3,' Dec. 12.?My next letter to you is
past due two weeks. You know we bad a
big frees??up here and then Xmas is coming
so fast Ic?o:t catch op with time. How few
think sadly of this, for lost lime can never
be regained nor past opportunities improved.
But this* I can do?resolve to do better.
Mr. Ri?f.ton is away attending tbe Annual
Conference at this writing, but will be back
e this reaches *y?a~ subscribers. I bear
that every member at Bethel is wishing for
bis retora-for another year and this is quite
rare for Methodists who are used to the
Apostolic itinerancy. A grand plan it is.
All tbe cherches have paid him their share of
bis $825.00 salary except Rembert's church
which paid a little over balf.
Mr. James Terry has pulled up bis engine
and hereafter will toot in the woods about
tbe station and saw Mr- W. J. Andrew's tim
ber, preparatory to building a six room dwel
ling.
I am sorry to hear of the illness of Mrs.
Stackhaeee's baby, also of Mrs. Rusbtoo's
baby.
Profeaeor Coviogtoo bas got the Bethel
school-ec a boom, 45 pupils and more to
come. is trying to rent a piano and will
tnen teach a music class.
Mr. John Robertson and wife are off on a
flying trip through Clarendon county via
Maoningj'Summerton and Sumter.
Misses Mamie Andrews, from Darlington,
Maria ftHohau, from Columbia, and Lela
Md?eod'.from Remberts, will spend Christ
mas at their borne.
Some sweet girl will be happy to know
tbat Frank is well again and spins bis wheel
np an?Vbown. 1 hope too that Guv is con
valescent by this time and will give us some
more of his-era and witty quotations from
Hezekiab: I reckon he only had a good cold.
I regret to hear tbat Mrs. Mary Booth has
lost a?ee cow. It really seems hazzardous
to have a fine cow nowadays. Mr. Davie
Rembert i3 now living like an ?-for
bis wife bas left him for two months stay
downun the Peninsula.
Mr. Mike Kavanaugb bas about concpietod
hi.* job of building an addition to Mr. Stack
house's'dwelliog?a nice one too.
Now-scouring and dusting for CtoristniHS is
in order. The children are counting the
days new for Santa Claus to come. Tbe
young forks for sociables and the old folks
for fat turkeys. All this will be gone when
1 write-again unless something unusual bap
peas. ? ?
A gone ine ghost-story ha3 to be attested ;
but not- so a genuine blcod-purifier. Over
and over-again it has been proved that Ayer's
Sarsepari'.;a stands alone among medicines h9
tbe most? r?;:able tonic-alterative in pharmacy.
It stood-a?oae at the World's Fair.
Santa-CIaus, Santa Claus, Santa Claus.
Toys of? every description; Monkeys, Doll
Babies; Cap Pistols, Pop Guns, Air Rifles,
and-i?-fact, everything to please little boys
and girisi Co*e one, come all?to ScafiVs.
?ecr-?^- mo.
TH?? KILLING OF KELLY.
What Constable Brown Has to
Say of the Homicide.
Dispensary Constante, George J. Brown,
who was in charge of the posse that killed G.
Be? Keily at Chesterfield, on Saturday last,
isin the city to-day. He cime from Cheraw
Monday, as he w?s not needed there, Kelly
biiog still alive at that time. He left instruc
tions that he be notified immediately if Kelly
died of his wounds, so that he raieht return
for the legal investigation of the eff*ir. Con
stable Brown's family have lived in this citv
for a year or more, be having been stationed
here to watch the blind tigers for a long lime,
and his presence here at this time is easily
accounted for.
Constable Brown was ordered to Cheater
field on December 1st, but did not reach
there until the 5th. He found the entire
community in a state of excitement and in
dignation over the continued defiance of the
law3 of the place by the men who made the
towD a thoroughfare to and from Hightower's
distillery, which is six miles distant from
the town and ju3t across the North Carolina
line. The whiskey traffickers were not resi
dents of Chesterfield and sold very little
liquor in the place, but they usually came
btck from the ^ til I drunk and disorderly,
and frequently drove through the town
firiog pistols or rifles in an indiscriminate
manner. On some occasions there would be
four or five in a crowd and they would pro
ceed to make threats and defv the law officers
to interfere with tbem These men came from
different counties and were generally despe
rate characters. It wss this condition of
affairs that influenced the people of the town
of Chesterfield to request that an officer be sent
there for the Durpose ot putting a stop to the
whiskey traffic, and at the sa.xe time free tbe
place of the annoyance of being made a
thoroughfare by lawless characters.
Constable Brown says he was welcomed by
the town officials, who offerred to render him
every assistance possible. Tney even went to
theexteot of employing a Mr Brantlyes-a
special police to assist him. On Friday the
constables Crtptured three negroes, two bug
gies, two horses and twenty-seven gallons
of contraband whiskey. The negroes had
two pistols each, but made no attempt to use
them, as'the constables covered jtbem first
and then ordered them to surrender. These
negroes were from tbe vicinity of Limar,
Darlington County, aod were returning from
Hightowers distillery with & supply of liquor j
Ou Friday morning the constables learned
that G. Bea Kalley, of Bishopville, had pass
ed through V..e town oc his way to the distil
lery and would probably return during the
afternoon. He was known to be a desperate
man and would not surrender without a
fight, and it was therefore deemed best to
have a posse of four men present when the at
tempt to arrest bi-i him was made. Mr. Pre33
Douglass, lotendem of Chesterfield, Dr.
Chapman, a practicing physician and one of
the wardens of the town, and Mr. Press
Sweeny, formerly deputy sheriff of the coun
ty, volunteered to go with Constable Brown
They stationed themselves by the roadside
in the edge of the town and wailed for
KeMey.
About 4.30 m. he was s:gbted. Tbe
four men were in plain view when be arrived
at a point opposite where tbey were staiion
ed. Constable Brown stepped out into tbe
road and commanded Kelley to balt, teliing
him that be was a State constable end would
seize the contraband liquor in tbe buggy.
While Brown was speaking be beard one of
his companions call to Kelley :
"Don't draw! Don't draw!" And then
one of tbem fired. Kelley was in tbe act of
shooting Brown, and had almost succeeded in
leveling bis pistol on bim, wben shot himself. *
Kelley was shot in the forehead and face with
a shot gun, which was loaded with squirrel
shot. Only four shot took effect, but as two
of these penetrated the brain, one entering
just above either eye, it was seen at once that
tbe wounds would prove fatal Kelly fell
back in bis buggy as soon as shot, dropping
his pistol in the foot of tbe boggy. He was
given prompt attention, but tbe wounds were
tooj serious for any relief to be given hi&.
Kelley had two five gallon kegs aod a three
gallon jug full of whiskey in his buggy,
which the constable seized.
Constable Brown says further that be re
mained in Chesterfield until he was informed
by physicians tbst Kelley would probably
linger for several hours or longer, and he
then went to Cberaw to make a report
to headquarters, #it being impossible
to do so from Chesterfield, there being neither
telegraphic nor telephone communication
with tbe outside world. He will return to
Chesterfield within a few days, as he received
a telegram from Cheraw yesterday morning
stating that Kelley died Monday night.
Tbpre is a good deal of curiosity to know
who Kelley is and where be" comes, from,
especially, as tbe first reports made a mistake
as to his first name.
G. Btn Kelley was a resident of this coun
ty, his home being a few miles above Bishop
ville, between that place and the Kelleytown
section. Kelley himself bad a record that
was not to his credit, nor one that * good
citizen would 6eek to rival. About two years
ago be killed a negro, for which he was tried
at tbis place about a year ago, A. B.
Stuckey, Fsq , appearing for him. He was
acquitted after a hard fight, but it was an
ugly case against bim. A short time ago he
was convicted in Darlington county of vio
lation of the dispensary law and was sen
tenced to the chain gang. The case was ap
pealed to the Supreme Court aod he was re
leased on bail until the appeal could be de
cided.
He was "generally considered a desperate
and dangerous man, quick with his pistol
and not at all averse to using it at any time.
IP I SHOULD DIJE TO-NIGHT.
Air. Editor : As a companion piece to that
in issue of the 4th instant, we send you tbe
following : Yours truly,
Gcv.
"If I should die to-night
And you should come to my cold corpse and
Bay,
Weeping and heart sick o'er my lifeless clay
If I should die to-night
And you should come in deepest grief and
wo?,
ADd say "here is that long due $10 I owe,"
I might PS3 up in my great while cravat,
And say, "What's that ?"'
If I should die to-n???)?,
And you should come to my cold corpse and
Clasping ray bier :o show the grief you feel,
I say, If I should die to-night.
And you should come io tue and then and
there
Just ev?ri hint about paying me that Ten
I might arise awhile?bul?I'd drop dead
again."
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A Splendid Assortment of Cooking Stove?
ranging in price from ?7.50 up to S50 and
bighfr. T. C. SCAFFE.
Dec 9?1 mo.
Lamp shades when artistically made of
crepe tissue are things of beauty, if you
want to m?ke shades to beautify jour homes,
H. G. Osteen & Co. can supply tbe materials
A large stock of crepe tissue in ten foot rolls
ust received.
Art Calendars, Christmas Cards, Booklets
in all styles and prices for sale by H. G,
Osteen & Co.
THE Di?LGAR RWEL SQUAD
BAZA?R
! A Successful and Enjoyable En
te; tammenj.
The Deigar Ree! Squad BaZiar held ia the
j D?ckor & Bultman nail Ust Thursday night
j was attended by a large crowd that enjoyed
the entire evening from rir^t to la.-t.
I The first feature of the entertainment was
I a Scarf Drill by the music class or Miss
j Mamie McCallum, which w*s very pretty in
deed Tne ciass is composed of a number or
little girls, end thev kept such perfect time
through ail the difficult figues executed, that
the applause was of 'he heartiest character.
Tbis drill was nut arranged tor the Baz.iar,
but for ooe o: tbe : ? * ? entertainments that
Miss McCallua occasionally gives her class
a patrons, and some of the friends of
Delgar Squad having seen the drill requested
triHt it be repeated at trie Bazaar, wbicn Miss
MeCallum kit.d?y consented to do
Ths* O'Xt riumoer on the programme was
tbe w-iter drill by 24 young ladies, who were
trained by Col. D. J. Auld. They were all
in costume, and were, cf course both charm
ing and gracefnl. The drill was quite com
plici'ed and was executed with a precision
tbut wa3 admirable and would have been
creditable to regular soldier3. The forma
tion of the figure 3, syabolic of Delgar Reel
Squad was the crowning achievement of the
drill and this naturally celigbted the firemen
and their friends
Ooe of the most attractive features of tbe
occasioo was a vocal duct by Crosswell Ra
gin aud Miss Anita Harby. Tbis was not a
part of the regular program; but as it had
been so favorably received on the evening be
fore at a musical at Mrs. Harby'e, those who
were present at Mrs Harby's requested that
tbe duet should be given at the Baziar. Tbe
story of this little song is very touching and
interesting and it was well rendered
The side show in an anie room, under the.
direction of Mr Dmke was largely attended
aud hugely enjoyed ; for it was an unusual
and unique eniertainmant and has *o he seen
to be fully appreciated. The show wa3 run
on the regulation side show principle.
A continuous performance was given and
as rapidly as one crowd left tbe room another
filled it. The side sr.ow realized a goodly
sum, **.nd at the request of those who were
so highly pleased last nigh:, it will be re
peated to-day.
The Oys:er Parlor was natrooized through
out the eveniug, as was also, tbe Ice Creara
Saloon.
A number of articles were raffled and a
great many of the contribuied articles were
disposed off.
Tee Delgar Reel Squad Bazaar was brought
toa close Friday night, and all the Delgar
boys are wearing smiling fices, the enter
tainment having proved mure successful in
every respect than they bad dared anticipate.
In tbe 6rst place, it was more succsssful
financially than tha' of last year, and all
who attended expressed themselves a3 de
lighted with tbe eoterrainmeut afforded them.
The Waiter Drill was repeated, and refresh
ments were served throughout the evening,
but tbe feature of tbe eveniog was tbe raffle
of the numerous articles that had been con
tributed by tbe people of Sumter and by the
friends of the squad elsewhere, There were
a great mauy priz? wiuners, for "there were
many articles to be disposed of, ?od no par
ticular individual appeared to bave a monopo
ly of the smiles or tbe fickle goddees, For
tune.
The members of P??g?r Reel Squad are not
only thorough firemen and always ready to
respond to the call of duty, but they are an
apprecative set of young men, and for tbe
many kindnesses shown them, ard the liberal
contributions they have received for their
Bazaar they are grateful and those who bave
aided them will not be soon forgotten.
There was ooe gift that seemed to have in
spired a great raaov members of tbe squad
with a feeling of especial appreciation, and
that was tbe contribution of tbe Home In
surance Company of Columbus, Ga. Tbis
company bearing of tbe Bazaar and the ob
ject for which it was to be given sent a check
for a substantial amount to the committee,
and with tbe check the hest wishes of tbe
company for the success of the entertainment.
In token of tbeir appreciation the squad had
a large sign of the Home Insurance Co. hung
on the walls of the bsziar hall, and they
trust that when the friends of Delgar Squad
have insurance to place they will remember
tbe Home Iosurance Co., of Columbus, Ga.
The net proceeds from tbe Baziar is coi
yet known, as all of the committees have not
reported, but that the sum total will be some
where between $400 and $500, is a settled
fact.
rTp/?rsTt?court ???sl
THE COMMITTEE of County Board of
Commissioners, on repairs to Sumter
County Court House, will receive Bids undsr
specifications prepared by Mr. Cbas. H. Moise,
Architect. Specifications can be seen at his
office, and all information there obuined.
Bids can be filed with Col. T. V. Walsh,
C?erk of County Board, up to Jan'y 4th,
189/, when they will be opened and acted
upi.n. Tbe Committee reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
N. S. McLEOD, Ch'm Committee.
ROBT. J. BROWFIELD,
Sec'v Committee.
Dec 16?3t.
"public notice.
OFFICE OF SUPERVISOR OF SDMTEIl COUNTY.
THE COUNTY BOARD OF "COMMIS
sioners" of Sumter County will at tbeir
meeting January 4th, 18^7, elect a Superin
tendent of County Poor House, Physician to
Poor House, Jail and Overseer and Guards ol
the Chain Gang Applications can be filrd
wirb Clerk of Board on or before said dale
of meeting. Right to rej-ct bids reserved.
AH persons bo'ding claims (not already pre
sented) against Sumter County will present
same immediately
By Order of Board, THOS. V. WALSH,
Dec. 16?3t Cierk.
HARB Y W"CO. \
WHOLESALE BROKERS,
-AND
Cotton Storage Warehouse
PROPRIETORS
(JP-TOWJ? OFFICE:
COURT HOUSE SQUARE,
1,000 Tons High Grade Am
moniated Fertilizer,
1,000 Tons Acid with Potash
500 Tons Dissolved Bone.
500 Tons German Kainit,
400 Tons C. S. Meal,
For Sale.
We are prepared to meel
any and all prices for STAND
ARD GOODS. Get our prices
before purchasing.
Respectfully,
harby & co.
Dec. 16.
News From St Charles
; St Charles, Dec. 15, 1896.?St Charles
i is in statu quo No fights, dea;h?, inarriagi-2
or liquor Seizures, or sensation o?' auy kind
or character. We are cairn and serene.
I Mr. S. M. Jenkins bes erected a residence
j which is nearing completion and we will
; soon lose him us our next door neighbor at
1 Gregg's X Roads.
Mr. Nick Donald will move here on tbe
Corbett place which he has bought.
Mr. Kershaw McLeod will be a candidate ?
for Captain of the chain gang. He has quite J
an imposing array of namee of tbe best citi- '
zeus from different localities recommending
him for tbe position, and as competent to till
the same. Kersh. has had experience with
convicts in the past, and bis qualifications
will merit serious consideration from the
Board of Commissioners. We all wish him
good luck without wishing bad luck to any
one else. Yours, 4 Raps.
Headache Destroys Health
Resulting in poor memory, irritability, ner
vousness and intellectual exhaustion. It
induces other forms of disease, such as epi
lepsy, heart disease, apoplexy, insanity, etc.
Dr. Miies' Nervine Cures.
Mrs. Chas. . Myers, 201 Hanna St., Fort
Wayne, Ino-, writes Oct. 7, ?S94: "I suffered
terribly with severe headaches, dizziness,
backache and nervousness, gradually grow
ing worse until ray life was despaired of,
and try what wo would, I found no relief
until I commenced using Dr. Miles' Nervine.
I have taken five bottles and believe I am a
well woman, and I have taken great com
fort in recommending all of my friends to
use Nervine. You may publish this letter
if you wish, and I hope it may be the means
of saving some other sick mother's life, as it
did mine." _
On sale by all druggists. Book on Heart
and Nerves sent FREE. Dr. Miles Medical
Co., Elkhart, Ind.
Dr. Miles' Remedies Restore Health.
DU. ALVA SOLOMONS,
DENTIST.
of?ce
over store of sumter dry goods company
juirauce on Main Street,
Between Dry Goods Co. and Durant & Son
OFFICE HOURS :
9 to 1.30 ; 2 too o'clock.
April 9. 2
Holiday ^sm<
Goods.
We have bought a nice assort
ment of these goods, end
would be pleased to have you
you call and see if we have
anything to suit your fancy.
You may select what you
want aud have it put aside,
we will deliver earne at any
time for you.
CELLULOID GOODS.
This season's novelties in cel
luloid, of which we have a
nice assortment, show luany
new and beautiful effects?
Cuff and Collar Bores, Glove
and Handkerchief Cases. Jew
elry Boxes, Traveling Sets,
Manicure Sets, Infant Sets,
etc.
We also have a nice line
of Quadruple Plate Goods
which we guarantee, such as,
Brushes of all kinds, Combs,
Hand Mirrors, Stamp Boxes,
Bon Bon Boxes etc.
FINE PERFUMERY.
Have you tried Blue Liilies or
Violets of Sicily ? They are
two of the most delicate odors ;
on the market We have just
received a fresh supply of'each
and would be pleased to have !
you call and see what they are. j
We have handsome cut glass ,
bottles filled with the very ]
best Extracts The Extract j
is worth more than we charge
for Bottle and Extract
We guarantee our prices on all
the above goods to be 25 to !
50 per cent below all oil.ors. ;
J. F. W. DeLorme,
Pharmacist & Prescription Specialist j
Phenvo-Caffeine, for Neuralgia
and Sick Headache, 10 and
25 cents.
areiont LoWo. 64 i 1.1!
HE REGULAR MONTHLY COMMU
NICATION of Claremont Lodge, No.
14, A. F. M.. w:il be held on Thursday
?vening, Dec. 17th, at 7? p. m. Brethren
rill take due notice and govern themselves
c.-ordingi v.
By order, F. M. SPANN, W. M.
H. C. Moses, Secretary. Oct 21-0
Land Surveying.
H. D. MOISE, will give prompt attention
o cail? for surveying and platting land Can
2 found at his office, next door to office of
?ee and Moise, Sutnter, S. C.
Nov. 18.
It's a case of "Charmed at the First Sight
and Sound" in see ?nd heur a STIEFF
PIANO That's just why a STIEFF would
r:e a roost appropriate X M AS PRESENT, it
exemplifies the lates; phase of Pianoforte
Construction We only ask an eXH& ination
of our instrucents and their eoa pur.son with
others Their exquisite tone and delightfully
?ocal effect gives then; a recu!i?r charm. Ac
c raDodating terma CHAS M. STIEFF.
Baltimore?9 N. Liberty St.
Waihingtoo?521 Eleveotb St. N. W.
Note This Ad.
orses.
We received a car load last week, but having
sold most of them, had to order more and we
will have them in next week.
We will also have in a car load choice Mules
about the same time.
WAGONS.
We have at present the largest and most complete assortment
of wagons in the city, both 1 and 2 horse, and in addition, have
a, car load each of White Hickor}^ and Auburn 1 horse wagons
to arrive.
BIGGIES.
Have just received a car load buggies, and have a large assort
ment of Buggies. Phaetons, Surreys and Carts in Stock.
o
1 Oar Horses, 1 Car Mules,
1 Car White Hickory 1-Horse Wagons.
1 Car Auburn 1-Horse Wagons.
Samter, S. C, Dec 9, 1896.
HOLIDAY GOODS.
We have a iarge stock of carefully selected articles suita
ble for Christmas Gifts for old and young. The stock has
but to be seen to satisfy the demaods of al! who are seek
ing the latest and mcst artistic articles at bargain prices.
Gift Books s
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First, we weuld direct attention to the assomment of
Art Editions of Standard Books. It is without doubt the
handsomest and most complete ever seen in Sumter. Iq
cheaper editions we luve a full line, prices ranging front
l?e for a Cloth Bound Book to $1 50 for a substantial
and Handsome Library Edition.
Toy Books s
For the children of all ages a very large stock of Toy
Books is exhibited. Parents should not fail to examine it.
Calendars, Christmas Cards
New \rear Cards and Art Booklets in great variety.
Celluloid Novelties, Leather (roods. Pictures. Picture Frames,
Dressing Cases and similar articles .at
iiriccs too numerous to mention. [They must be seen.
We cannot begin to enumerate the
Holiday Goods we have and shall not attempt if. We invite
everybody to visit our store and if
they are in doubt about making a selection, perhaps we can
be of assistance.
Liberty Street.