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Ck ??la?iijnuuiattDSooiiam, W EDN KS DA Y .> FEB 7, 1900. Entered at the Post Office at Sumter. S (?., as Second Class Mutter. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. James Ticks' Garden Sveds. Dr. B. D Frontis-Buff Plymouth Rocks j J. Edw. Rembert, Co Supt.-Teacher's j Examination PERSONAL. Mr. McDonald Forman was in the city yesterday. Mr. Geo S Jackson, the well borer, bas re? tained to Sumter. Mr. James M. Dick, of Stateburg, spent yesterday in town. Senator Manning and Representative Moses vere io towo Monday. Mr. N. B. Scarborough, of St. Charles, was in tbe city yssterday. Mies Pansy Dukes, of Oraegeburg, ts visit? ing at Mr. M. B. Randie's. Dr. E. J. McLaono, wbo bas been quite sick recently, is>ble to be oat again. Miss A. C. Weeks left last Saturday for Oakbctet, Lancaster Co , to visit relatives. Mr. J. Walter Doar, of Augusta, Ga., is in toe city ra a short visit to his aunt, Mrs, N. G. Osteen. Mr. W. R. Delgar tas returned from the Northwest, where be bas been for the past dix months. Rev. Father O'Dooceil, of Scranton, Pa . ii io the city ona visit to bis brother, Mr Neill O'Donnell. Mr. I. H. Moses, Jr., who has been io New York for the past ten days, returned borne Monday morning. Mrs. C. Weston McGrew has retorced from Orangeburg County, where she bas teen vis * iring ber parents. Mr H. A. McLeod, of BisbopviKe, bas accepted a position as pharmacist witb Dr. 3. F. Posey, of Laureas Father Barke, after conducting tbe Mission at St. Joseph's Cbapei dcriog last week, left for Charleston Monday morning. Mr. Jas. L Haynswortb of the Sumter Dry Goods Company went North several dajs ?go to buy Spring goods for bis firm. "Mr. W. J. Seale, of Providence, left Fri? day morning for Richmood, Va., where he will attend tba Massey Business College. Mr. Jno. B Miller bas received an appoint- j ment to a position ia the Government print- j Jag office and left for Washington yesterday afternoon. ' * Mr. James Copes, of Oraogeborg, bas ac? cepted a position as prescription clerk at DeLorme's drug store and entered upon the discbarge of bis duties yesterday. Mr. Joshua Myers, of Providence, wa3 io the city and oo tbe street Monday, f?e is ooe of the eldest white citizens of the county, i>eiog within a few months of 90 years o'd. Mr J. Meedins Woodley, formerly of Clio, b?t now cf Sumter covDty came over last night to buy a pair of mules Bc bought this morning and saved $73 by coming to oar market. Ke returns Friday.-Marleoro Democrat, Jan. 31. We are glad to see tbat Col Wilie Jones, Second S. C. Regiment Spanish war, now ! Commandant of Division of Spanish War Veterans, bas appointed James B Holman one cf his aids, with the rank of captain Oar towosboy deserves it. On tbe first call for active service be left bis medici studies just begun in Lexington, and volunteered io u Kentucky regimen',-got transferred to Sum? ter Company A, Thompson's Battalioo, and when thit battalion "vas made part of the Second Regiment be was appointed Color Ser? geant of the Regiment and carried the old Palmetto Re^im^n flag to Cub??, possibly \ht j only flag in the Uoited States wnich h*3 been unfurled in the capitols of the only two for- j eign countries invaded ny tbe United States, j Tbe montera and most effsctive core3 for constipatioa and all ?iver troubles-the famous little pills known a3 DeWitt's Little Early Risers -J. S. Eugbsoo & Co. Price, McCormick & Co , the New York cotton brokers, telegraph Tbe Item under date of Feb. 4th, tfc^at the unsold remnant cf cotton crop sbouid coxrraod 8? cents short? ly. Those who b?va cotton nre advised to hold it until they can seil for Si cents. Lewis Dennis, Saiem, Ind., says, ''K^dol Dyspepsia Cure did me more good than any? thing I ever took. It digests what you eat and can cot help but cure dyspepsia and stomach troubles-JSHoghson & Co. 17 degrees above zaro ?3 what tbe ther? mometer registered la3t Thursday corning real cool weather for the s-.iony ?outb. Water pipes burst io a number o* plac?s, and the plumbers were busy that day. We regret to learn of the severe loss by fire that occurred on^January 15th to Mr. N. T. Purdy, at bis home in Lawrenceville, Ya. He and bis wife and child escaped from the building with only a part of their clothing, ?osieg everything else, even bis watch. Mr Purdy is wei! known to our people, as be lived here and did business for several years. Size doesn't indicate quality. Beware cf coanterfeit and worthless salve offered for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Dewitt's is the only original. An infallible cure for piles and all skin diseases.-J. S. Hobson & Co. Mr. J D. Reesp, of Harvin's, Clarendon County, killed on January 2, a 23 months old hog, that weighed net 675 pounds The bog was raised in this city by Mr. T. B Kennedy, wbo disposed of it last summer when tbe anti-bog law was passed. Mr. Kennedy bought the pig from a negro in tbe country, aod does not koow the breed. It was black witb white spots. Col Walsh and his friends by tbe name of Brown are puzzling themselves to fiod the rignt Brown. He bas a letter frcto a man ! named T. G. Mayes tn the State of Kansas, who says he went away from here about ten years ago: owing bis ??ndlord, ? Mr. W. H Brown, near the A. C. L. depot, for bis board. He says he wants to pav op "as fast as be can," and has sen? Col. Walsh ene dollar on account to be paid to Mr j Brown or his executor. --~- ? ? A New and handsome Chicken. \ _ i The Buff Plymouth Rock, is a nr-w variety | cf Plymouth Rock? thur baa rapidly forged to the front i a the !a?t five V-?-S. Io th? large poultry shows Nc th, E- t ard W*?t ] they are close to the old Birred Kock in nop- ! clarity and camber of birds shown. Tbey are required ?o be of the iinu- size and soaps . 83 Barred Rock? ru' oi.r?' ic color. Trie e'en r<uff color. wi;h e'ean yellow legs, bright red combs and watties make a baodsome .fowl O'ir ad'ertis'-r, D B Frontis, of: Hidge Spring, was ou? of the first f-mciers in tb?* Sooth to take up this v-iriety He hus; bred them since 1894. improving them every year. H?3 exhibit at our last State Fair at-! tracted much atteotioo. ?-'ecd to bim for a i sitting of tbese eggs, give thvm proper atten- ', tton, and you will bav* some little beauties growing oe your yard all summer that will [ be worth more io geouioe pleasure than the cost, to say ootbiog of what tbey will be j .jrcrth to you as matured fowls MARRIED. Mr. H. J. Grover, Jr , and Mi33 Susi Ziegler were carriel last W-doesday ever. , ing at the resideoce of Capt and Mrs. W. E. i Z egler, the bride's parents, Rev. C. C. Brown performing tee ctrt-moey. Mr. sod Mrs Grover left on ihe 9 o'clock train for St Louis Mr Grover's fotmer borne, where thpy will speed some time as the guests cf bis parents The many friends of this popular young couple unite ia extending congratula? tions Rnd best wishes for all the happiness that marr>ed life can bring. DEATH. Mr Walter 0. Tamer died at bis borne in Spartanburg, ?. C., at 8 o'clock last Friday night, after about one week's sickness. Mr Turner about three yeirs ago married Miss Jessie Smith, of this city, wbo with one child sorvives him. They have ibe sympathy of many friends here. The Meeting at the Magnolia Street Methodist Church. The services at tbe Magnolia Street Church heid last week, were so ful! of interest that the pastor bas decided to continue the meet? ings during this we:k. Everybody is in? vited to tbese services. The hour of service is half-past seven o'clock. G. H. Appleton, Justice of Peace. Claiks burg, N. J , says, "DeWitts Little Early Risers are the beet pills made for constipation. Wense no others." Qaickly core all liver aod bowel troubles.-J. S. Hughsoo & Co. Alba Heywood, tbe prince of comedians, is coming. That means foo by the ton, Laughs galore, beautiful music and a delight? ful time ail around. The press comments tell ns that Heywood is funnier than ever, that bis work is all new, and his company weil balanced. It is with a keen anticipation of pleasure we await the appearance of this company, for with Heywood's name there always goes a guarantee of something go<,d He will be seen here on the evening of Feb? ruary 21st. L ?T-. Travis, .Agent Soutfcero R. B., Selina, Ga., writes, "I can not say too much ia praise of O?e Minute Cough Cure. Io my case it worked iike a charra." The only harmless remedy that gives immediate results. Cures coughs, colds, croup, bronchitis, and all throat and lung troubles.-J. S. Hughson Co. Cotton was ?2iiicg for Scents in Somier last Friday, and the demaod was greater thao the supply. The cortbern aud European cotton mills are running short oa cotton and are finding out that the snpply is short They slept over their rights, and for once the cot too holders command the sitoatioo. Catii the southern farmers commit thefoily of pro- j docing a crop in excess of the needs of the world they will receive a fair price for their crop. Sunday night about II o'clock the police were startled by a soocd as of a piste! shot fired ?D a bouse, io tbe vicinity or the City Hali. In attempting to iocate the noise officer McKagea discovered a maa ia the alley between the City H*II and Durant s store, who fied at th i officer's approach and escaped up Main street. Subsequently it was roar.? that the glass in one of the gu .rd house windows had teen smashed imo pieces by a olow from without. That was probably the cause cf the noise Who the miscreant is or what bis purpose, are ootb unknown. '.I am indebted to One Minute Cough Cure for my health and life. It cured me of lung trouole following grippe." Thousands ewe their lives to the prompt action of this never failing remedy. It cures coughs, colds, croup, bronchitis, paeumocia, grippe and throat and lung troubles. Its early us? prevents consumption. It is the only harm? less remedy that giv^s immediate results -J. S. Hughson & Co. Sales by the Master. The following parcels of property were soli Monday by fi F Wilson, Master: W J Fuilwcod V3 Nelson Leaf et al. 153 acres in Concord, towosbip ;o Marion Moise for S3?0. Manoa Moise vs Margaret E Jones, 70 8-1C acres in Spring: Hiil township, to Marion Moise for $375. Hannah Harris et al vs S E Samplia et al, (Est. J. Coben Wi^oc): Ocelot oo corner of Liberty and Harviu Streets, to S E Saroplin for $866. One lot and brick store on south ?ide cf Li'certv Street lc RO Purdv, attorney, for Si,625. An Scitor'sLiife Savecrby Chamber? lain's Cough Remedy. During the early part of October, 1896 I contracted a bad cold which settled on mv i lungs ena was neglected until I feared that consumption had appeared io an incipient state. I was constantly coi gbicg and trying to expel something wbicb I could not. I became aiarmed and after giving tbe local doctor a trial bought a bottle of Chamber? lain's Cough Remedy and the result was im? mediate improvement, and after I bad u?ed three bottles my lungs were restored to their healthy state.-R S Edwards, publisher of The Review, Wyam, III. For sale by A J China. Woodmen of the World. In spite of the very inclement weather a large crowd assembled at Providence church on SuDday to witness the ceremonies of the unveiling of the monument that ba3 recently been erected to the memory of sovereign T. P. Wactor. Sovereign R S. Hood was mas? ter of ceremonies and Consul Comm.mder W. B. Murray conduced the memorial exercises. Io the absence of soveieign H G Osteen, the poetical selection was read by Mr S H. Ed? munds. The music v?H3 lurnisbed by a dou? ble quartette with organ accompaniment, led by two cor nets These rn?.moria! exercises incident io the unveiling of the moricoipot, thai tbe Grand Lodge erected tu every deceased Woodman.arr ! very impress'-ve nr..i the large crowd 'hat ?a- j ? -r.-ibieo Sunday reit amply repaid for Laving ; braved the clements. Lunch and Oysters. i'n the first Mocdey, ard day afar, of j .Varch, tbe Lutheran ladies will again offer i to the : friends lunch ^.::d o;.siers: :n order to reduce their church deoi Priceot lunch, j 15c ; oysters, 25c. Go to ??f the ladies then, . '?..k" a iriend ai ?cg. You will be pleased aud get more '.han your money's worth. F. li. Tcirkield, Heaiih Inspector or Chi- ; ca?o, says, 1 Kodol Dyspepsia Cur;* cannot be recommended too highly. It cured me of severe dyspepsia." It digests what yon eat aod cures indigestion, heartburn sad all forms of dyspepsia -J. S Hughson k Co. BOLL OF HOTfOB The foi'owing ia the Roil of Horor of tb? Sa oater Graded School for ihj p?5t qcarter : FIRST GRADE. 1st Division- Henry Brinkley, Herbert Bal tasan, Ciemsoo G-ddings, Bernie Innbi nett, ?Ta Weathers. Special Mention-Mar? garet Hoyt, Mam-e Fromoerg. Franc s ?oise, St George Manning, Hattie Gibson, Harold McFadden A oa Cottinn, Nellie Moore, Carb? arn.e Hammond, Lois Belien Second D vision-Marie Du Prc, Robert McLeod, Lucilf Baker, Mildred HaU, Oo-sie Hood, Milte! Patron, John Duff!-, Jo*' Fr?ns? berg, Donald Hinsoo. Albert Keels. E:*acor Hukhson, Liura Richardson, Is*';elle Bn-.m -rarrir.fr. Special Mention-Sallie Wright, Alex Hayoswcrib. Ceo Geddings. Annie Mae Votiei, Sarah Ri.-bardsoc, Madge Ki'C R:ai, Ernest Rhame, Roreri Hyman, Claude My:: an, Raymond htaDaill, Julien Schwartz. SECOND GRADE. Er.ma Biker, William Haynswortb, Pani Bowman, J^mes Chat dler, Mi-nie Hough. Special Mention-Juani'a How, Wendell Levi. Frankie Lesesne, Lula Hough, Ada Seymour, Bolly Brown. THIRD GRADE. Marguerite McLeod, Es3;e Murray, Jefsie Brown, Louise Yeadon, Mabel Welch, Ray Ry ttenberg, Fraczesca Teicher. Sneciai Men? tion-Francis Joye, Jame Spann, Fred Nash, Ollie Delgar, Wyndham Maumcg, Lou;se Carson. FOURTH GRADE. Alma Campbell, Edna Stack, Nellie Mellett, Willina Cook. Special Mention-Annie Pig ford. Prevented by absence from being on Roll of Honor-Lydia Richardson, Bertha Bu it man. FIFTH GRADE. Belle Brinkley, Louise Murray. Sp?)lal mention-Mary Lowry, Bernard Manning, Robert Cooper, Barlow Walsh, Cbatle3 Richardson, Charlie McGraib. "N. SIXTH GRADE. Florence Keels, iiary Burgess, Edith Lamp ley, Lottie Pigfcrd, Murr Bali. SEVENTH GRADE. Johnnie Rowland, Douglass Geddings, Genie Hoy t, Gaignard Jones. Sptcial Men? tion-Ed McCutcban. EIGHTH GRADE. Miss Isidore Teicber. NINTH GRADE. Special Mer.tion-Misses Alice Moses, Ruth McLaurin, Leona Jennings. TENTH GRADE. Special Mention-Miss Arn ida Moser, David McCa?um, Cecil Wilson There is no better medicine fer the babies than Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. its pleasant taste and prompt aod tffectu.-il cures make it a favorite wiih mothers and small childreo. It qaickiy cures theil coughs and colds, preventing pneumonia er other serious consequences It also cure? '?rcup and has been used in tens of thousands cf case? wnb out a single failure so far a? we have been abie io learn. It not only o:ns croup, but wren given as soon as the croupy cough ap? pear?, will prevent the attack. In cas^s of ..yhoopi::g cough it liquefies the toush mucus, making it essitr to exptci&ra'e, and lessens .he St-verity and fuquer.cv cf the parctiy.-ms j:. cr-cg?icg, ttas oe.nvir.g 'hat disease of all-dangerous consequences. For sate ny A ?: China. - wll . ? ? m m -- MAYOR'S COURT. Jomco Ricers ard Jarre* Bracey w?re be? fore the Maye: lest Thursday morning ror c-trelc-ss and reckless driving on the etr.:et After bearing us mon, thc .Meyer dismissed the cases On Saturday night officers Seymour r.od McK^geri raided a negro's house on Sumter Street, which had been reported a? a gam? bling den. They found six riarkifS engaged ir. a gae?; of cards and eapiur^d tho slake, whtch was Sfty five cents. The gsmo;?;r rinde a break ar.d four of the six made good their escape. Tem Wilson a:;d George Richardson wete t>.ken into cuptody and pie.-d guilty in crur* this morning. The Mayor impo3cd a sentence ot ?3 riot or six days labor on the streets. Ben Sanders, colored, was arrested for drcckeocfsa and profanity or the streets Sunday H- acknowledged bis guilt, and was discb irged oo promise of amendment of bis ev;! habits. There was another case of gam'oliog be? fore thc Mayor's ccu rt yesterday. Alber? tus Elliott a hitr-en year old negro boy, an expert cr?p shooter, plead guiltv and was secteocec" to pey a tine oi three doit'.rs, or do six days labor cn tb? stree'.?. K;s partner in crime, a country coori by the nerrie of Wil? liam Wright failed to an pear, r.nd thereby forfeited a denosit of live dollars. Charley Yaughn, likewise also colored, WHS arrested for drunkenness, and carelessly driving into vehicles cn Main street, being unable to s.eer himself strai?ht, to ssy noth? ing of a mule and wagon His ca?e w? s con? tinued try request cf nis attorney umil io day. "I think I would go crazy with pain were it not for Chamberlain's Pain Balm,' writes Mr W H Stapleton, Herminio, Pa. "I have been filleted wiih rheumatism for several \ears and have tried remedies without cum? ber, but Pain Balm is the best medicine I have got bold of" One application relieves tbep?ia. For sale by A J Cbtna. Pr. Browns Birthday Banquet. The congregation of the Baptist Church is never weary or giving testimony pf their love and esteem for their pastor, and last Thors dav night ihey gave in a unique manner re newed evidence of the respect they entertain for Dr. Brown. They gav? in the Y. M. C. A Hill in honor of Dr ?od Mrs Brown a birthday banquet, ihe occasion being Dr. Brown's birthday. The bacquet was attend*d by the members j of tbe Baptist cocuregation ?ad thc pastors j of the other churches. The supper was pre- j par^d hy ?he l^di r, of the congregation, *'.r.d : they vifd with each \<>. loading the table u- ti: it groaned beneath tbe byrd'": or good j ti;i gs. The table which seated nearly one ? hundred persons w.i? tor only laden with dainty viands, but it v,-.i? hean; fully decora? ted, and the hall w ?? a scene oi pl ensure and good ?jril?wship. The bann net wi ? a s ti nin? nie ny one ?tai was >*r oyed ; v those present-, for ul! :h(r" were friends und there w*8 an absence of stiffness i nd restrain! '.'..'.);?.(> so often rons such large gatherings. Talks were made by Revs. Cl'fron, Bi.-? r, A j res at d Edmunds; and Dr. Brown respond? ed in bis own inimitable st; m a talJt that was filied wiih wi*, humor, sentiment ?t:d softer ?*a meet ness Atter an evening cf the greatest et ny mem ar:d pleasure the as-enibiV^e WHS dismisS'd by Dr. ('litton, and they went to their homes ? the better for having met. toce-her. They gave the beqauet to do honor to their pastor and his wile and to give them pleasure, and tb ia purpose was fully nccomnlishad, but more tbao ibis resulted from their kindly efforts, for each one received fully 88 much pleasure as those io whose honor tbey labored. MeetiDg cf County Board cf Com missioners. Tbe County Board met in regular monthly ! meeting yesterday. Present, Supervisor I Dorn, and Commissioners Scarborough, White, Rhodes, McLeod md Jenkins. The minutes cf Inst meeting were cor Brm ! fd, a number of accounts a: proved, acd the fellowing maners considered : A petition was presented for opening a road about three miles long, r'.om Manning Ave? nue to Radical Road, siarting from M doning Avenue between places of Kingrran and Dibble and crossing lands of Vaughn, Webb Meses and HarDy, Hiram James and ethers right of way to be given. Commissioner White was appointed to look into the matter and report. Coamissioner McLeod ef committee on Lodebar road reporter! that the road would be' a great convenience, to church goers aod would also sbcrten the distance to Somter ; only about two miles wouid h?V3 to be open? ed through woods, and road hands would cut through tbe pwamp. Oo motion of Com? missioner McLeod the petitioo was granted, the road to be cut out by road bands and bridges to be boiit when convenient. Committee co road across Black River were not ?eady to report. Commissioner Jenkins of committee to visit Columbia and see delegati?n on certain matters reported having done so, acer under? stood that delegatioo bad made some changes, but not as :-s'.ied for. In the matter of Factory bra-pch drainage, on motion of Commissioner Jenkins it was ordered "bat the Supervisor be authorized to cut the ditch, but the board declined to do other work as nques^ed. In tbe matter of cl-im by M:?s Eilerbe for damages, Miss Eilerbe appeared before board and presented itemized bill for $33, which after reference to County Attorney was order? ed paid. Petitions for raise o? salary of Sam^4"' Newman, d9y guard for chain gang, were considered, and salary raised to $40 per month-not appliab'e to any other guard. Claim cf H L Johnstoo for $25 damages to horse and harness in bridge on Pudding swamp W23 refrrred to Commissioner Mc? Neill. Mr. Cummings, superintendent of bridge force, reported that sicce bis lest report be bad repaired 130 bridges Claim of Mr. Strauss of SS 50 for damages to vehicle and barcess in Sept. 1897, was or? dered paid, same having been before old towcship board. Cn motion of Commissioner JenSins it. wes y decided to renew the notes of the board com? ing due ?o the Fire! National Bank, ins'ead cf oorrowing ether funds that would ne needed. Toe supervisor ?tatcd thru Horace Dennis I was et ii 1 IcarJcg a-oirjj ;i:e Poor House, sod ; w?s a nuisance, cud was giving trou ale Be j gcc3 about vita .i dos and ga') >::;i e.ns ra j tions furnished th? Dennis famil) of paupers j st Poor Boose On motion clerk was io i strumed to notif. Horace Dennis that he mus": get alome elsewhere or he would be dealt ' wiib accorde? to law Dr. Boll's Cough Syrup never disappoints these who use it :or ocstioate cough?, colds. I and irritations ci ?ha throat and Jiangs. It siarjds unrivaled ns ? remedy for throat and IUD g diseases ^o;d by a;i diuggis;s at 25 cts. Tee price cf cotton is tending upward, and j the several opinion ii, that before another j crop :s maiteied tbe price wM ce 10 cents j per pound. A Sumter Boy's Success. W? note with pleasure :h<ii Mr J. J Cress? well, the popular .md efficient route agent cf ihe Southern Epr^ss Company, formerly with headquarters at Fayetteville, N. C , bas been transferred to the highest posiiioc :r, the Superintendent's Divi-i^a cf the company's service, with heao'q-:artris at Weldon, N. C. Tr,e fcllowiog from ?be Fayetteville Observer, Mr. Crosswc-li's home paper, show* in what high esteem Mr Cres weil was heid by the j peopie cf his adcp.ed hom'.- : i "We btlitve we speik the sentiments of the j entire community when we say that they will j bear with the utmost regr?t the news th?t j Mr. J. J. Crossvrell, the route, ?gent of the Soutbern Express Company, siationed at Fayetteville, is about to leave us. They will r o less heartily j JIG US IO rejoicing at the information thtir our inss ts his gain, for the c^u--e cf bis tfavicj: us his promo ion to the highest position in :h;s S'jpeno<endent'.-< I division of the company's service, v'z : the ' A. C. L. division running from Rrcnrxond to Wilmington, with headqoa.t.ers at Weldon. Apart from Mr. Crosswells well knowo efficiency in his bucir.ess, he and his moit estimable fimily have become roofed in the community-almcst every ?ccial and charita? ble movement of our people, young and o'd, deriving advantage* from trie participation and help of himself and bis good wife and interesting fimily We learn that Mr. Cro?swe!l begins his new duties ou the 1st ot February, but his family will remain here for some little time Every? one, we know, will pia us in the heartiest God speed to bim and his in tl! their future life. J I Bevry Logaotoo, Pa., writer, 'I am w.llir.g to take my oath that I was cured of pneumonia entirely by the uss of One Mioute Cough Cure niter doctors failed Ic also cured my children cf whooping cough " Quickly relieves and cures cough?, colds, crouo, grippe ?t'.d throat and lung troubles Children nil like it. Mothers eodor.-e it.- j J. S. Hughson & Oe. VuT*; I*.T**- Uheuroa ?V ti--:, and Sores. Price, 25 cts. I ? i Soi 1 b- Hughson Ligoo < ! . BARREO ?immn BOOK From Thoroughbred prizr? Winners $1 50 FOB 15. Safo Arrival Guaranteed. L. G. DARSEY, Box 12. SUD ny Side, Ga. Jan .'-tl 2m lik UUKtS ViHtllk ALL ?loi FAILS. Hg Host Coimb Syrup. Tastes (.HXK?. Usc intime. Sold by druggists._CL i ?M\W%m ?iTii lal -/a $%3P9 & Ira?*, TOP ?fl BBS s <^ g? *a #ik wi ? OP M ?l w J H? W W ?91 ?. BL ^ S il & J5? Ii Thc Kind You Have Always Bought, and which has beca in use for over 30 years, has borne thc signature of - and has been made under his per ?? sonal supervision since its infancy? *&t&ry/, /<Z?c??#? Allow no one to deceive you in this. Ail Counterfeits, Imitations and "Just-as-good99 are but Experiments that trifle with and endanger the health of Infants and Chii??ren-Experience against Experiment. What is CASTOR IA Castoria is a harmless substitute for Castor Oil, Pare? goric, Drops and Soothing Syrups. It is Pleasant. It contains neither Opium, Morphine nor other Narcotic substance. Its age is its guarantee. It destroys Worms aad allays Feverishness. It cures Diarrhoea and. Wind Colic. It relieves Teething Troubles, cures Constipation and Flatulency. It assimilates the Food, regulates the Stomach and Bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep* The Children's Panacea-The Mother's Friend, GENUINE CASTORIA ALWAYS S} Bears the Signature of The EM You Haye Always Bought In Use For Over 30 Years. THt CENTAUR COMPANY. 77 MURRAY S7REET. NEW YORK CrTV. If you want the best Seeds Bu v Vick's kV OUR OWN GROWING AND THE WORLD'S CHOICEST Thc handsomest and most com j plete Catalogue we ever issued ?sent free, if you state in what ! you are most interested-Flow? ers, Vegetables or Small Fruits, JAMES VfOI'S SONS? RSSHESTERj N. H. Feb 7 BUFF PLYMOUTH ROOKS: Wi!i sell ? limited BU'Xber of Si tri rps ci Eggs from this popclar rarieiy of few! at $2 per 13. B?ff Reeks are large, handsome fowls, witb c!e*o yeilo'v le,:*, yellow ?kin ard beautiful r.-'-ff plumee Tse'- grow rapidiy and f rc wo- derfu! lavers Biy some e^rcs i3<l rear-a ! v-?rd cf i'?R'i? differeoJ treoj vowr oti^bt-or DR, 0. B. FRQNT?S5 Fen 7-22 Ridge Spriog, S C. Ottton Sets AND Garden Seeds. A supply of Onion Sets, of choice varieties, and fresh Garden Seeds for the season's planting, now on hand FULL LINE OF MEDICINES, PERFUMERY j and Fancy Articles, I Usually found in a first class Drug Stare. Prescriptions carefully com- j pounded at reasonable prices. I J. F. W. DeLorme. ? Oct 2?._j Notice o? fieiistratioii. Tho Stare of Soutn Carolina-Samter Coon tv - OSc: (?? SnpftTijicrs o? Registration, Sooner County. Sumter, S O , February . 1st, 15103. Notice ii hf re??} given ibai i.^ accordaoce with an Act .': fh? g?nerai Ass> rani und io conformity -.v..h li ri 1 : r;..-:? : 1 f 'be State Goo3?i;ot>onv?be ? !?<.;...- :". r thc registra:ion iss?iii>g of tr?; ? t\. v. i-l i>. open tbs orTic* of Sct<erT?sors oi Reg^straxio'i ::. th< court bo?se? biiLAfi-n tho t.i o' 9 c'cloeK a ir< . ar::: 3 o'clock }?? m . OD li;' ?rSvMob day of-each '0 . 'h. .:.':;>l ?hit!-. .'; sys r-i.n the r.ext genera! ejection. 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