Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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tte ?w?M?aa?Sfis?csK >V&DNESDAY, SEPT. 21, iS98. Entered az the Post Office at Slimier, S (?., as Second Glass Matter. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Walsh's Sboe Store. Teachers' Examination. H. Haroy-Look at tb? Nace P?at*. Sumter Dry Goods Co -In the Le-d Schwsr?z Bros.-Eleventh Anni?ersf>y. D. J. Chandler-Fail and Winter Stock. PERSONAL. Mr. Harle, cotton boyer, ha3 returned to the city. Miss Lilah Talley, of Colombia, is visiting Mrs. E. C. Haynsworth. Mr. P. M. Mikel:, of Atlanta, Ga., bas been in the city for several days. Messrs. John Nettles aod Jim Kirkley, of Camden, spent Sunday in tbe city. Dr. T. M HcCotcbeo, of Mayesville, bas been visiting ic Anderson for several days. Mr. John J. McMaban, Superintendent of Sdacation-elect, spent Sunday in tbe city. Mr. Thomas J. Osteeo, of Savannah, Ga , bas Deen visiting in Privateerfor several days. Capt. E. A. Hotcbinsoo, of Rock Hill, is in the city visiting bis daughter, Mrs. G. W. Dick. Mr. J. N. Brand, of Wilmington, N. C., is ia tbe city for a few days on a visit to bis mother. Mrs. Agnes Bogiu and Miss Jessie Moise returned Monday norning from Sullivan's Island. Miss Georgie Ingram bas returned from Hende Bonville, N. C., where sbe baa spent tbe summer. Mr. John W. Baller, of Charleston, former? ly a resident of this city, was ia town Sat? urday on a visit. Mr. W. T. McLeod and family wbo have - been?visitiog at Lynchburg for two weeks, have returnee! to the city.' Mr. Allen Shaw, of Wisaeky, bas come to this city to live ?nd bas a position, with . Witherspoon Bros. ? Co. v Misses Loala aod May Sanders, after spend? ing several days in tbe city, returned to their bose at Hagood last Friday. Mrs. S. H. Edmonds and daughter returned hom? on Saturday afternoon after several months stay in tbe mou D tai os. Miss Katie Sbolar, of Wilmington, arrived in tbecity Monday nigh?, and will spend some day s with Miss Bdna Flowers. Mr. Beary Spann is io the city for a few days stay, bavins retaroed from B trip through tbe Southwestern Status mod Mexico. Misses Bessie aod Lydia Lee left several days ?go for Staun tan, 7a Miss Lydia coes to attend school and Miss Bessie to visit fr. ends. Mrs. H. C. Ingram and family, accompanied by Miss Mary I ?gram aod Miss Marion Gi rardeao, have returned to tbe city from Hen? derson ville, N C. Mr. R. I Mannoiog and family bave come . to|this city to live and are occupying the Ferd Levi residence on Liberty Street, which Mr. Maoni og purchased recently. - Misses Ida May aod Estelle Goess, of Den? mark, and Miss Mary Vidal, of Oraogeburg, wbo bave been on a visit to Dr. Pringle's, io ibis connty, retorced this ttorniog. Capt. A. W. S?der left for Rossel ville. Ala, last wsek to accepta position of re? sponsibility as bead bookkeeper and cashier of a large Iron Ore Miring Company. Miss Mattie DuPont returned to the city last Thursday from Salada, N. C., and bas resumed ber place io charge of tbe dress making department of tbe Sumter Dry Goods Company. Quite aa eveat among the elite of Sa aster's colored society was tbs marriage last Wednes? day at tbe A. M. E. Church of Miss Rowena Andrews, daughter of Sumter's well known caterer, Wa. J. Andrews, aod Rev. Daniel A. Perrin, of TaUebaasee, 71a. Tbe care mooy took plac? at tbe Mt. Pisgah A. M E. Church, wbicb was tastefully decorated for tbe occasion. Rev. A. J. Banter officiated, assisted by Rev J G. Sampson. After tbe marriage a reception for aa hoar was held at tbe residence of tbe bride's parents. The bride and croom teft oz tbe 9 40 trata for Greeawood, the former borne of tbe rj.-oom, where tbey will spend a while before going to Tallahassee. Tbe completion of tba Sumte* ? Wateree Railroad will be of very great benefit to Som ter, botanies* a cotton compress is establish? ed this city will remain as it bas been for sev? eral years, insofar as -be cotton business is concerned-cn tbe same f oting as all other places io this section of tbe State. Every railroad station that baa o cotton boyer rep? resenting a cotton exporting firm is in a po? sition to pay as m neb for cotton as this mark? et, aod the ?mail towns io this and adjoin og counties bave been taking increasing quanti? ties of the conon that formerly came io this place to be sold. Tbe establishment of a compress here wcid enable tbo local buyers to pay at least an eighth more for cotton than the regular export buyers aod io consequence the market would be built np and thousands of balee more cottoo would be sold b>re. A compress owned by local capital and man? aged by mea who arc interested in local af fairs aod local prosperity would be a good thing for So ni ter aod a proStab le investirent for those wbo pot capital in it. It is a prop? osition worth thinking about a jd worth in? vestigation. Andrew Baker, colored was brought ft om Charleston tast Friday by Deputy Sheriff Gaillard and lodged io jail, to await pro? ceed rage on a charge of obtaining rooney of another party oo an express order B*ker bas been io tbe employ of the Ducker ? Bolt man firm for 15 or 20 years, 83 driver and porter, and was considered trosty, bot some? time last winter a letter came to this postoffice from some place in Georgia, addressed to A. Baker, woo it seems was a commer?ai traveller, and did not come here, or left with? out getting the Ie ter; and wheo the !et?er was offered to A od re w Baker, be took it. On opening it and finding that it was not his let? ter, but contained an express money order, instead of returning tb* letter to tbe post ofice, be kept the letter and collected the money from Mr. Spaan, the ageni bere. When A. Baker, tba commercial traveller, returoed to Georgia and learned about tbe letter aod mooey that he never got, he start? ed an investigation that resulted in briogiog the tacts ?bove stated to light, and io July Mr. Spaon was required by tbe Express Com? pany to refund aboot $35, and as Andrew Baker tailed to refund to Mr. Spaon, Andrew was pot in jail While awaiting an investi? gation be was let ont on bond, and forth? with skipped. He went to Charleston, where he soon got on the chain gang for taking something that did not belong to bim. Thi3 oe>og known to tbe authorities here Mr. Gaillard wa9 on band to take charge of An? drew wben his term on the Charleston chain gang was corup!e?e1 New Book Free. A valuable bcok givioir comp.ete informa? tion how I successfully cure consumption and other lung dice?si3 will be seat free t-? lb? read-.rs cf this peper ..duress Dr. BarSZ, A , Inter Ocean Bldg . Chicago, II!. Aug 24-6m Wedded in tbe Mountains. Heodfrsonvi?e, N. C., Sept. 14 -The summer hom? of Mrs I ng ra cc v; A? the scene this evening: ef tbe happy event of ?be nar? riase of ber daughter, Miss V Alma Ingram to Mr CC Fisbburs, ?otb cf Sumter, b C.. tbe Re7 Mr. Wetmore, of the Episcopal charca, officiating Tbe bride w*s beautiful.1}* attired in a be? coming costume of white. ?be is universali_v liked among ber numerous friends for ber wianiog qualities of bead and hear t. Mr Fishbume is a member of one of Charleston's oldest ramil es, and is a young man of ster:ing ousinoss cha.acter. After an mforaai rs eption and an hour of happy congratulations from the few intimate friends present, tbe bridal couple ?eft on toe 6 o'clock train for Asheville, where they will spend some time before reto ming home. The State. - _ DEATH. Mr. John Wesley Stuckey of Bi3bopville, died on Tuesday evening, Sept. I3tb. He was aged sis ty years, and leaves a brother, a sister and ave children to mourn bia loss. Mr. J. P. Thomson died in thia city yes? terday. He was formerly of Hagcod, S C , where bis remains wi ?I be shipped to-day for interment.-The State, Sept. ?7. The Sumter Cotton Oil Mill begun the season's run on Monday. The jury for the second week of court waa drawn yesterday morning. There will be 4 beavvy criminal docket at the approaching term of curr Yon invite disappoiatmeo.t when you expe? riment. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are pleasant, easy, thorough little pills. They core constipation and sick headache just as sure as yoe take them.-Hugbson-Ligon Co The total number of pupils enrolled in tbe Washington Street Graded School duriog the 6rat week w*a 358. For broken surfaces, sons, insect bites, borna, skin diseases and especially piles, there is one reliable remedy, DeWitt's Witch Hsz;l Salvo. Wbea you call for DeWitt'sdon't ac? cept counterfeits or frauds. Yon will not be disappointed with DeWitt's Witch Bazel Sal vi?.-H ugh son-Li goa Co The regular examination of applicants for certificates to teach in the public schools of this county will be held oa October 21st. When you cali for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salv?, the great pile cure, don't accept any? thing else. Don't be talked into accepting a SUDS ti tu te, for piles, for sores, for burns. Hugiison-Ligon Co. Tbe proposition of the committee on streets to make permanent improvements on Main Street will meet with the hearty approval of ali who have occasion to use that thorough? fare. DoWitt's Witch Hazel Salve baa the largest sale of any salve in the world. This fact and its cent has led dishonest people to attempt to counterfeit it. Look out for the man who attempts to deceive yon when you call for De? witt's Witch Hazel Salve, tbe great pile cure. -Hughsoo-Ligoa Co. Tbe ladies of the Baptist Church wili serve hot dinner oo Monday of mxt cours week. The proceeds are to go to the church build ingfnod. More than twenty million free samples of DeWht'r Witch Hazel Salve have teen dis tircuted by the manufacturers. What better proof of their confidence in it's merits do,you want ? I: cures piles, burns, scalds, sores, in th? shortest space of time-fiugbsoa-Ligon Co. We. repnbiisb elsewhere from the Septem ber number of the Education Magazine an article entitled -An Historical Romance" by Mr. McDonald Forman. Uur reade:S will be surprised to see who the hero was. One Minute Cough Cure surpr se? people by irs quick cures, and children may take it io large quantities without the least danger It bat won for itself the best reputation of any preparation need to-day for colds, cronp, tick? ling io the . throat or obstinate coughs. Hughson-Ltgon Ce. A negro boy named Dow was captured stealing a ride from Mayesnlle by the conduc? tor of the 9 30 traiO|Men?ay night and terned over to the police, fie was brought before the Mayor yesterday morning, bat as the Mayor's court nar no jurisdiction io such cases he was turned over to Magistrate Wells. Mothers, we cai! your attention to Pitts' Carrioative. It acts promptly, it is pleas? ant to the taste, and the children will take it without coaxing. It relieves promptly and permanently If weean get you to use it, yon wi 1 get others to do likewise. lour drogg st sells it. J. F. W. DeLorme. The e agi Deers are still! e.t work on the Sumter and Wate. ee Railroad and wilt not complete the final turvey from wbich the estimates for trestles, embankments, ditches, ere , will be made up for several days Wheo this survey is completed the contracts can be giVi-n ont T. B. Rice, Druggist, Greensboro, Ga , writes as follows : -*In the past eight years, I have sold more of Dr. Pitts' Germinative than ail the soothing syrups, colic drops, and other baby medicines com oined." Sold by J. F. W. DeLorme. The rope to the fire alarm bell was broken on Sunuay morning while Ike alarm was being rung and it was repaired Monday morning, therefore, the occasion?: ringing of the bell. Truth wears weil People have learned that DeWitt's Little Early Risers are reliable lit? tle pilia for regulating tbe bowel-, curing con? stipation and sick headache. They don't gri:e -Sughson-Ligon Co. Mr. Abe Ryttenberg ha3 been abie to secure for os. at considerable expense and eacnfice "Tke Strange Adventures of Miss Brown " Tbis company is the real London and New York saicess, having played 1,000 nights in Londo-i TO crowded bouses, *od a season in New York at the Standard Theatre where the audience showed their appreciation hy filling the houses with continual laughter. This is the first time the company has been able to come South and as the cast is com? posed of tbe very *>est New vork talent, and carries a carload of tbeir own scenery, prom? ises to give us the comedy as originally pro ouced, we hope our citizens wiil give them H hearty welcome so as to encourage many such engagements Look ! A. glitch ia Time. Saves nine. Hughe's Tonic (new 'improved, taste pleasant), tasen in early Spring ana Fail prevents Chills, Dengue and Malaria! Fevers. Acts on the liver, tones up the ays ten, Better than Quinine. Guaranteed, try i it. At Druggists 50c. and Si 00 bottles. x 1 oct. ? Farmers, Break the Buggy Monop? oly. j It ia c!airrpd thar for jenrs buggy manu? factur?is have seemed exorbitant prices for ; their gcodSj bet recently, through the com j bined M3?istance rf the farriers of Iowa, Illi j nois and other States. Sear-, Roebuck & Co., ; of Cbicigo, have got rbe prie-' cf open bug? gies doVn to $1J 50; top buggies, $22.75; { top surries, $?3 75 ?cd uow-.:.i?, and they : ar* shipping them m irrrxiense nuabers dirtc' i to f*rti?e s m every ??a?e Th?y send st: im? mense Buggy Catalogne frpe, postpaid, ?o any one who asks for it. This certainly s a b:g victorv for the farmer, bot a sever* blow to tb? carriage manufacturera and dealers. Aug 24-3mcs. ? ORDERS OP STATE COM? MITTEE. j Official Text of Resolutions on Moses-ManniDg Contest. County Chairman R. U Purdy has received the following official communication from Secretary U. X. Ganter, cf tbe State Demo? cratic Executive Committee : Spartanbarg, S C , Sept. 16, 1898 - The following resolution W93 passed by the Sute Democratic Executive Committee : Re3olvsd, That it is the sense of this com? mittee : l9t. That it is the duty of tb? County Ex? ecutive Committee to enquire into ana pas9 upon each and every challenged ballot. 2d. That county ballots in State hexes and vice versa should not be counted. 3d. That all ballots should be counted when properly cast for any ooe office, al? though upon the same ballot with other votes improperly cast. 4tb. Resolved, That this contest be And the same is hereby recommitted to the Executive Committee of Sumter County to act in ac? cordance with the views hereinbefore an? nounced ; that the Democratic Executive Committee of Sumter County be directed to recount the 7otes io any box upon request of cither the contestant or contest?e, said re? count to be had in the presence of contestant and contest?e and their counsel, and that they also take action on all box?s that are con? tested 5th That all sealed ballots that have been challenged shall be opened and counted or rejected as the fact may warrant. ?. X. G?NTER, Secretary of the State Ex Com. Committee Called Together. County Chairman Purdy has called the County Executive Committee together on Thursday morning to take op the contested Senatorial election case in accordance with the decision of the State Executive Commit? tee. COTTON MARKET. SUMTB?, S. C., Sept. 21.-Total recaipts of cotton daring tbe week ending with this date 1,500 The price paid for cotton from thu wagon to-day ia A\ to 415-16. Market steady. In Their New Home. The Palace Dry Goods Emporium asks your presence at their Grand Fall Opening on Monday, October 3d. Ocr preparations for this event are on a scale that we think bas never yet f-en ap proacbed in the entire history of Sumter's storekeep og. With unsurpassed light, with every article io every department entirely rew, with one of the finest stores iu the State, we promise a diepVy worthy of your preseace. A first show of Fall Silks you will appre? ciate, the strong, deep, powerful harmonies of tbs nsw season's shades aod contrasta Tbe j striking aod brilliant effects of last fall have been toned to a rieb sod more dignified beauty, gainiBg tn power and losing nothing io effectiveness. You will be interested. The oew Pall Dress Good* are here io num hers. You will Sod plenty of originality and "difference" io tbink about. Carefully picked, reasonably priced, chosen with judgment and taste, and, of course, exe! asl ve. It will be a pleasure to show tbetn. SCHWARTZ BROS. Sep 19-21 A Murder on tb9 Coast Line. Daily Item, September I9.| Passengers on tbe morning train from Wil? mington who stopped over in this city tell of a murder that was committed OB tbe train soon after leaving Wilmington. A negro who refnsed to pay bis fare, was pat off tbe train at A ?mall way station by Conductor La M ot te and the train bauds, aod at the same station a Mr. Peony, of Wilmington, got off. A montent after the negro was ejected forcibly from the car be drew a pistol and shot Mr Penn- twice, both bullets lodging in bis chest At tbe time be was shot, Mr Peony was approaching the negro, and it is thought he was mistaken by the negro for one of the train hands or Conductor La Mo tte Mr Penny bled prornsely from his wounds and it is believed that be will die He was taken on t?oard the train and the train returned im? mediately to Wilmington in order that be might receive medical attention ?t once. The negro made bis esc*pe as neither the condac tor nor any of tbe train bands were armed The officers of the law were notified and bloodhounds were sent for to be put on the muderer's trail and it is not probable tbat be will succeed in making good his escape. milli' -?<>- - ni l' A Sunday Fire. The house of Julius L Sanders, the col ored merchant, who does busines? and lives on Manning Aveoue, was burned at an early hour Sunday morning The origin of the fire ?3 thought to have been accidental. The fire department turned out promptly and by bard work saved the store which WBS bot a short distance from thc boose. Supreme Court Decision. The following decision was filed with the clerk of the supreme court to-day : George M. Saunders, appellant against the A. C. Phelps Co , respoi dent Reversed. Opinion by Bogers B Gary, A. J ; VJ. Pope, A. J ; and Ira B. Jones, A J ; Mciver, C J., dissents Separate opinion filed -Co .unbta State, Sept. 16 - - ? mm - ? ? ? mm - Col. Blanding's Watch. Col. J. D. Blanding is on the track of the burglar who entered bis house sevrral w*-ek9 ago and etole bis gold water?. He bas b^en notified that a negro, who passed through Sumter about tbe time tb? burglary was committed, has been arrested at Monck's Corner and sentenced to the chain gang for thirty days. He had a large poid watch in his possession when captured, which is thought to be Col. Blanding's A telegram received this morning states !ba*t toe number of the gold watch ttSen from the negro in Berkeley County correa- j pocds with the number of Col. BUndiog's i watch. So his watch is safe and the thief is ; secured. Mr. Foxwortb's clothing will also j ne recovered If you are after comfort in sewing you will . gel it, if you buy the "White." Franklin Anderson was before the Ma;, or last Thursday for riding a bicycle on the si?se- I walk without having a lighted lantern. New Advertisements Schwartz Bros -The Pniate Dry Goods Emporium is DOW ?Q ??S r-e* '?om? m tbs old stand and i' -day an:;o:j!>ce the Eleventh Anniversary 3argsiu Day ?ud :hf Gracd Fa!i Opening. The new horns of the P<i!uce Dry Goods Emporium is one of the hand? somest rtrsd best lighted stores in this secucn of the Siate ?nd is filled with aa entirrlv new stock of seasonubie goods. Sumter Dry Gooes Company.-The new ' advertisement of ?bia progrtssive firm con- j tains information that the purchasing public will receive with interest A. very large . slock cf the mos: fashionable dress goods and trimmings :s now in the store and SQ atten? tive force of cierss will t-<ke pleasure in showing them to ?ls who visit the 3tore. Walsh's Shoe Store -Notice of the recent removal of this store has been given and the I new advertisement to-day tells some facts about tbs large stock of oew shoes to be seen by those who visit the new store in the Opera House Walsh k?ows the shoe business and bas a stock from which all may be fined and pleased. . The attention of the clothes-wearing pub? lic is icvired to the advertisement of D. J. Chandler, ibe Clothier. He effirs sj>ecUl inducements to ea.ly buyers. Lee County Election. The following is the result of the second primary election io Lf-e County : Senate-R E Carnes 648 W A James 512. Honse-D E Keels 615, N Bramlett 6G5. Sheriff-J E Woodbam 632, T S Stuckey 62f>. Clerk of Court-L A Moore 692. J L Par? r?n 547 Co Supervisor-C J Roiiins 679, J A Gal? loway f69. Co. Superioteodent of Education-L V Brown 710, W L Wilson 547. Treasurer-N ? Scarborough 637, W N Ke ly 63J. Wisdom to-day a eaos comfort to-morrow To prove it Doy a White and ose it. Twenty Years Proof. Tutt s Liver Pills keep the bow? els in natural motion and cleanse the system of all impurities An absolute cure for sick headache, dyspepsia, sour stomach, con? stipation and kindred diseases. "Can't do without them" R. P. Smith, Chilesburg, Va. writes I don't know how I could do without them. I have had Liver disease for over twenty years* Am now entirely cured. Tutt's Liver Pills TT7ANTED-A young lady desires a posi ff Mon as teacher. References given. Holds firs' grade certificate. Address, "Teacher " Summerville, S C. Aug. 22-tf ??fe Eleventh :::.? ANNIVERSARY. The eleven years work is dose. Standirj upon ibe tbreshbold of the twelfth we loo's oack upon the eleven years just completed witb that pride and satisfaction that is the re wai d only of a (?cod Work Well Performed. We have conscientiously served you to tbe very be5t of our ability-never for a moment losing sight of tbe platform upon which we first and last solicit )Ocr patronage-tbe one thing above all other things tbat we consider Our Special Mission Io this market, namely TO FURNISH BETTER GOODS-FQR THE SAME MONEY. OR THE SAME GOODS FOR LESS MONEY THAN ELSEWHERE It bas been the custom of thia store to cele? brate special occasions with i Special Merchandise Offerings and tbe Palace Dry Goods Emporium's Eleventh Birthday Shall ?ot lack of the proper attrac lions for you Being au event look ed forward to with great anticipation by the entire buying and selling organization of the establishment, the concenetrated power of all de pat tments will now focus into one great effoit-a grand collection of bargains that in variety of offerings, range of values, and unusual mon^y saving: opportunities Will Eclipse any and all the MERCHANDISE MOVEMENTS Past or Pf esent, Here, Elsewhere, Anywhere, We name next Friday as ANNIVERSARY BARGAIN DAY, j Here are just a few of the many cut?: I At rX3p 1 Ol) pen, yd TA ide, Fruit of j Al ?4I' j thc Loom Bleach. ] 1 case 36 iu Bleach, soft and ? j fine, ?pecihi for Friday only ; At Olp ] 10 pitee* 36 io Lansdale ill O2L' j Cambric ?l Iii hric?, an elegant quaiiiy, j for Friday only, ii ) 10 pcs 10 4 Brown Sluet M 1UC j" l0i2i wnrrh 15;. A t 1 On } ^ Piect>s lu Ble*cl3 ^e?>? Schwartz Bros. Palace Dr> Goods Emporium. Sep 1? With many advantages at our command which will be util? ized for the benefit of our many patrons. We extend to the Ladies our Annual Fall and Winter Greeting, And cordially invite them to call and see what is new and novel in Dress Goods and Trimmings to be used this season. Our various lines surpass if possible all former assortments, and the new shades in Drap DeEtes, Vicunas, Poplins, Epingalines, Bayadere effects, Broadcloths, &c, cannot be seen outside of our store. In Silks, we are unapproachable in variety qualities and prices. We conduct the most complete HOUSE-FURNISHING DEPARTMENT In Sumter, showing this season a larger line than ever before of Carpets, Mattings, Rugs, Portiers, Lace Curtains, Curtain Swisses, Poles, Shades, Tblae Linens, Pillow Cases, 10-4 Sheets and Bed Spreads (all hemmed and shrunk ready for use) Towels, Toilet Soaps, Blankets, Down Comfortables, &c, &c Ladies', Misses and Children's Fine Shoes. Every pair guaianteed. Give us a look before making your purchases and we will make it profitable to you. MISS MATTIE DcPONT is in charge of our Dressmaking Department and a trial is sufficient to make a customer of you. umter |jry jjoods Jjo. THE FAIR AND SQUARE DEALERS, AND REGULATORS OF PRICES FOR SUMTER, S. C. Sept 21 Dry MlMMMMMMMMM. GOODS MAMMMMMJlMM. Dry We have always been noted for carrying the largest line of Dress Goods in the city. This season we have eclipsed all our previous efforcs, and are now ready to show you the most complete and extensive line ever displayed here, with prices in accordance with 4c cotton. Shoes* Shoes, We have made a specialty of CHILDREN'S FOOTWEAR this season, and am now pre? pared to show you School Shoes for boys and girls that are guaranteed to wear. Our little Gent's Shoes is the latest thing for the small boy. Clothing Clothing* As usual our stock of Clothing is replete with all the latest weaves and patterns, with prices to match. Our Neckwear is the talk of the town. Come and see for vourself. Iii WE OFFER YOU THE BEST AND LARGEST ASSORT? MENT AT LOWEST PRICES. ! ? i ?i i ?j i ii!