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M---- ni i i mm\i II m i i i WEDNESDAY. KLAH :ti 2S, .900 Entered at tilt fost Office at Snmr- ? as Second Class Matter NEW ADVERTISEMENTS Tbe Sumter Dry Goods Co -1900 Mrs. L. Atkinson-Spring Opening. Candidates' Card-Frean Mellett for Co. Supervisor. PERSONAL. Capt. A. B. Johnson is in the city on besi sess. Mr. Frank M. Spann is at home for a few day s stay. Mr. Henry Spann is in the city for a few days stay. Mr. B. B. Beckham is in town for a few days stay. Dr. L. A. Peebles, of Rora), was in town yesterday. Miss Lizzie Harle, of Camden, is visiting Mrs. J. C. Spann. Rev. J. H. Hammett, of Florida, is in the eily for a few days stay. Miss Archer, of Spartanbnrg is visiting the family of Dr. J. A. Mood. Miss Amanda Thomas, of Charleston, is visiting Miss Julia Cattino. Miss Anne Barnwell, of Stateborg, is spending a few days in tbe city Capt. R. J. Brow D Seid was in the city Mon? ?ny and paid this office a call. Miss Flora Moses is visiting ber sister, Mrs. R H. Jennings, in Orangeborg. " Mr. Frank J. Moses, Jr., of Colombia, vis? ited relatives in the city last week. Mr. B. 0. Ingram went to Manning Fri? day afternoon to spend a few days. Mr W. W. Dick went to Charleston Fri? day afternoon to spend several days. \ Mr. Theodore Kershaw, of Charleston, is visiting his sister, Mrs. L. S. Carson. ~Mr. P. G Bowman, Jr., is in the city on business and will be here for some days. Mr. Arthur J. Knight, of Bennettsville, visited bis brothers in the city last week. Mrs. Dan Dove and children, of Rocky Mount, N. C., are visiting Mrs. Witherspoon. Bishop H. C. Northrop was in the city last week. Ee lectured at St Joseph's Chapel this evening. Dr. Frank Moses, of New York, is in the city visiting his brothers, Messrs. B. C and Altamont Moses. Mrs. Wm. Parker House, (nee Hiss Eva Cordes) of Savannah. Ga., is visiting at Mrs. J. D. Graham's. Miss Adele Osteeo returned to Angosta yesterday morning after a stay of several months in this city. Messrs. Charles Ryttenberg and Harry Spann, of the Sooth Carolina College, aie at ?orne for a few days stay. Miss Gossis Keels has returned home after -a stay of several weekp with relatives and friends in Williamsburg county. Mies Gertrude Epperson, who has been in Philadelphia for some time with ber sister, Mrs. J. H. Dawes, is at home for a while. Mr- J. G- DeLorme returned Friday morn ing from Colombia where he had been for two days attending a meeting of the State Pharmaceutical Board. Mr. Cliff Wallace who went with tr i Tim monsville military company to Savs.cah to take part in the Dewey celebration returned borne Thursday morning. Rev. Y. von A. Riser has been confined to his room by an attack of grippe for several daysaod was unable to 611 bis appointment in Florence on Sunday. He is improving and hopes to be out in a few days. Mr. R. C. Wactor, ac old citizen of the county who bas been residing in Orangeburgr. for the past ten years, wss io the city yester? day. He has been visiting relatives anl friends in the county for a month. Miss Lola Allan, of Waehingtoo, D. C., who has been visiting Mrs. Ella Tuomey for the past iwo months, left for Norfolk, Va., yesterday. Mis3 Allan intended remain? ing io Sumter for some time longer but was compelled to shorten her visit owing tc the illness of her fatbtr, Geceral Edgar Allan, who is at present io Norfolk. Mis3 Allan has many devoted friends io Sumter who will mis3 the sunshine of her presence, and will gladly bid her warm welcome when agaic she comes among us. We trust that she will Snd her falber muco improved io health. Mrs. Jchn 0. Durant of Bisbopville, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. S. F. Flowers. Miss Annie Cook, who has been ?isitiog friends io this city. left yesterday for her home in Richmond, Va. Messrs. W. S. James ao? W. K. Cro35well of Bisbopville, spent the day in this city. Rev. J C Bailey, of Summerton, was in the city yes erday. The evening train from Columbia is late more frequently now than it is on time. The delay is caused by the trains from the up country. Cotton is still coming into market, bot in small Jots. Last Wednesday the -vblic weighers bad some forty bales to . ?, the largest day's receipts for eome lime. To secure the original witch hazel salve ask for PeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, well known ai a certain cure for pile3 and skin diseases. Beware of worthless counterfeits. They are dangerous. J. S. Hugbson & Co. Dr. Baker who accompanied Mr Sam Shaw and children to Baltimore, writes that "Lie treaimeot bas begun and that their con? dition thus far is satisfactory, no unfavoraoie symptoms having been observed. Fertilizer dealers in this city have bad an immens business this season, and so great bas been the demand that some of them have sold all that they could possibly get. Tbi9 looks like the farmers are planting for the biggest cotton crop OB record. M. B. Smith, Butternut, Mich., says: "DaWitt's Little Early Risers are the very beat pills I ever used for costiveness, liver and bowel troubles." J. S. Hugbson & Co. j Work on the telephone line to connect this city with Timmoosrille is said to oe making satisfaciory progress and connection with the towns cf the Pee Dee section will be estab? lished within a short time. Again it bes been demonstrated that we j have au admirable fire departtusct. The work done at tbe fire Friday moruing w*s tbe j finest, and the 5 0un? raen who compos? the department aparve every word cf comrxecda tioo they rec?is Lew?3 Ackerman, GOSIJCS, Ind., says. "DeWitt's Little Early ii:=*-r3 always r;::r?'? certain relief, iure my headache a:. J ?f r gripe'' They gently -.'cleanse and invigorate the bow^s ar.d livr. J. S. Hugbson ? Co. The people cf-Sumter are, sp a ru;*', strorg y opposed to co^rs running at large on the streets, ?cd quite r. number have recently ! expressed tbeu.Si'ivfS to the writer in favor of J an ordinance ag?icst unmuzzled dogs run? ning at large. DEATH. The Xew? find Gcarier of last Tbsr3dav ccntaioed t;?e following obituary notice: 5MALLS-o lea or> 'he moroing of March 21. 1900, ??ta Lucy E Smalls, widotrv- of .:r john Smalls Funeral at Denni irk. S C. Tna subject of 'be ubove notice w:? be re n ;-n;0ered bj our older citizens as Miss Lucy R Redford of this pine-:-, whose mother, be? fore marriage, was a Miss S. ann Miss Su ie Rodgers died at St. Joseph's A eade m j Monda;, morning after n>my week's i-laess She was in ber twenty-fourth year, and V7&3 an accomplisbed and loveable young woman, whose death leaves the world poorer, and causes inexpressible sadness m many hearts She came to Sumter when a little girl and entered St Joseph's Academy as a pupil and bas remained ever since. Having spent the greater part of her life here, she was as well koowa as if this bad been ber borne, and her death is felt as keenly by ber msBy friends The fanerai services were held in St Jo? seph's Chapel at 10 o'clock yesterday morn? ing. Bev Mark W. Boyd. Rev Mark W. Boyd, who died at John? ston, S. C., on March 24tb while on & visit to one of bis daughters, was in macy respects a remarkable man. He was boro in Newberry district, February 4th, 1806, licensed to preach in 1842, and was the oidest minister of the gospel in the State Throughout the up country no man was better known nor more loved and respected. To all denominations be was Uncle Mark, and in the Methodist church he was regarded as one of the conse? crated elders, sanctified by a long and useful life devoted to charity and good works. "About two years ago he sold out all bis worldly possessions, and administered cn bis own estate, giving to each obe of bis chil? dren an equal share of bis estate, keeping enough by bim to bear bis expenses and put him away decently bat not extravagantly - as he said. So when the end came be had j his bouse 'set io order' and went forth to meet his Lord clothed in garments cf spotless purity." He was tbe father of ten children, six sons aod four daughters, all of whom save four are dead. Three of bis sons, Revs. Marion Boyd, Geo. M. Boyd aod D. P. Boyd, were members of the South Carolina Conference M. E. Church, South Funeral of Mr. J. C. Dinkins. A large number of the relatives and friends of Mr. J. C. Dinkins assembled yesterday afternoon to pay respect to bis memory. The members of Game Cock Lodge No. 17, K- of P. were present in considerable force, and the funeral was under their direction. At five o'clock the casket containing his re? mains were placed in the hearse, and convey? ed to the cemetery followed by a long line of vehicles. The Knights in column of twos, followed by the pall bearers beaded the pro? cession At the grave, Rev. C. C. Brown made a short address, and a hymn was sung. Mr. S H. Edmunds then read most impressively the Pythian burial service and tbe Knights one by one threw into the grave a sprig of myrtle, emblematic of fraternal remem? brance. The Pythian service was concluded I with a prayer, and the hymn "Nearer my , God to Thee. When tbe grave bad been filled and sym? pathy's tribute of flowers had been placed on the new made mound, Dr Brown pro- i nouoced the benediction, and tbe crowd dis- , pereed.-Sumter Daily Item, March 20th, mw i i mm ? The rules adopted by the City Executive , Committee require the candidates for Mayr and Aldermen to file their pledges and pay the assessments before 6 o'clocfc p m. March 31st. Tbe mass meeting at which the candi? dates are expected to 9peak will be held on Monday night, April 2d. j j M rs. L. Atkinson announces to the ladifs of Sumter County and city that on Thursday and Friday, March 29th and 30tb, she will hold ber annual spring opening. All ladies are invited to call and inspect her beautiful and varied stock of fashion's latest creatioos in millinery. Mrs. Harriet Evans. Hinsdale, ill,, writes "I never iaii to relieve rov children from croup at once by using One Minute Cough Cur?. I would not feel safe without it." Quickly cures coughs, colds, grippe and all throat and lung diseases. J. S. Hcgbson & Cs ? Oa Tuesd av night, April 3d, the i&dit?3 of j the Baptist Church will serve bot supper ia the vacant store in the Masonic tempie. Proceeds for new Baptist Church. 25 cents is all it will cost you. The city registration book3 close on Satur? day and there will be no other opportunity to register during the ensuing two years All who wish to vote in the primary election, the regular city election on April 10th. or in aay other municipal election that may be held during the next two years should regis? ter now, for unless they do, they cannot vote. Wm. Orr, Newark, O , says, "We never feel safe without One Minute Cough Cure m the house. It saved my little boy's life wheo be bad the pneumonia. We think it is the beat medicine made." It cures coughs and all lung diseases. Pleasant to take, harmless and gives immediate results. J S. Hcgbson & Co. The aspirants for municipal honors are beginning to be made known, and with those aanounced today there are now almost enough iu the fieid to fill all the places in the council. The time is growing short in which the candidates can announce themselves and file their pledges, and it is to be boped that a sufficient number, at least, will be announced to make op a full council. Mrs. Calvin Zimmerman. Miieaburg, Pa , eajB : "As a speedy cure for coughs, colds, croup and sore throat One Minute Cough Cure is unequaled. It is pleasant for chil? dren to take. ? heartily recommend it to i mo'bers." It is the only harmless remedy that produces immediate results. It cures bronchitis, pneumonia, grippe and tbroa and ?ung diseases It wiii prevent consump? tion. J. S- Hughson & Co. Sup^riTtendent Elmond?, of Sumter, J solves the protein of two grades to O.JC* ' teacher in the coiorfd schooi?r by having two ! d- ?ly sessions ; ene .'or each erade. This way ' cf dealing witn this very difficult prco?em is .i most practical on?, arni experience sane ; . ions it.-?.l-iro!".U'i Teachers' J:"ir? -.1. An examine:ion of thc statistics will de? monstrate t!:e tfre?t of t??:s svft-'n upon tb:- ; at?L'ucan'.-e of the pupils. Tr,e hr^-rt v?ouS fr.ioiicnfnt of pupils in tr.-- roi- .-ed ' Graded School was 370 The *o? ;l .r?rcll oent for :h:s year up to date ;? A's: : number ; rerrninir)^ at 3^hooi, 459 ; average daily at- j tendance, 367. The average daily att"ud.<.nce j is ?ess by on ?y three pupils than the total en- j roilmeot of previous years, i Firemen Invited to Wilmington. Tbe North C-.rollin* Fir-me-i's Association will hold ifs ?nouil mf-fing in Wilmington on Joly loth; IIJ.J, 12 h and 13 During the meei::? tbe anana] tournament is to bo held and ir. addition to the regular priz?s offert i io to ?-e contested for by '.he North Carolina firemen, a number of prizes will be offered to the firemen of other states, so that the tournassent will be in reality an inter State affair. President McNeill of the association, bas already written to the firemen of this city ex?ecdicg to them a cordial invitation to at? tend the meeting or the association and parti? cipate in tbe tournament. Sumter firemen remember with pleesure their visit to Fayette? ville a few years ago to take part in a similar tournament, and it is needless to say that many of them are anxious to accept President McNeill's invitation to visit Wilmington. It is very bard to stand idly by and see the our] dear ones suffer while awaiting arrival of the doctor. An Albany (N. Y.) dairyman called at a drug store there or a doctor to come and see his child, theo very sick with croup. Not finding the doctor in, he felt word for bim to come at once on his return. He also bought a bottle of Cham? berlain's Cough Remedy, which be hoped would give some relief until the doctor should arrive In a few boors he returned, saying the doctor need not come, as the child was mnch better. The druggist, Mr. Otto Scholz, says the family bas since recommended Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to their neigh? bors and friends until he bas a constant de? mand for it from that part of the country. For sale by A. J. China. Candidates Cards. Mr. Frean Mellett bas entered the race for County Supervisor. Mr. Mellett is a true and tried democrat, worthy and capable, and bis many friends will spare no effort to elect bim. Mr. J. W. Dennis bas announced bis can? didacy for tba office of Clerk of Court, and gets right down to the point by saying io bis card tbat he wants to be elected and that no one bas asked bim to run. His candor mer? its some reward and bis friends are asked to think of him on election day. "Why Smith Left Home." The people who went to the Opera House Monday night and found ont why Smith left borne, have not bad a moment's regret since. They spent two hours and a half as pleas? antly as they ever did in the past, or will in the future, and the concensus of opinion was that "Why Smith Left Home," is tbe best, brightest and cleanest comedy produced in Sumter in many a long day and that the company from Smith himself to the cook lady , was tbe most capable that bas appeared io tbe Opera House in several seasons. The play bas merit and the company producing it is composed of people who know their business and understand the art cf pleasing an audience. "I used Kodol Dyspepsia Cure in ny iamily with wonderful results. It gives immediate relief, is pleasant to take and is truly tbe dyspeptic's best frieod," says E. Hartgerink, Overisel, Mich. Digests what you eat Cannot faii to cure.-J S Hugbson & Do. i Lum Mathis was the only prisoner in the Mayor's court la3t Thursday, and notwith? standing a plea of not guilty and many tears, be was tent to work tbe 6treets for ten days in lieu of $5. Lum wa3 drunk on tbs streets the afternoon before and would not go home when orderea to do so by the police ; instead he went to sleep and was taken up and put to bed in the guard house. J. J. Sims, a white man and stranger, while intoxicated, went to the residence cf Dr. S. C. Baker, one night last week, and attempted to enter tbe front door. Dr. Baker was not at heme and bis family was very much frightened. In response to a tele? phone call officers Weeks and Gallagher were soon on hand, and took ?Sims into custody. In the Mayor's court next morning he ex? plained that he bsd endeavored to leave the city, but on accouDt of his condition failed to get off; and theo went in quest cf a beard? ing house, and with that idea in his mmd, weet to Dr. Baker's residence. He begged clemency of the court, aud promised to get out of town that dey. Tbe Mayor imposed a fine of S3 00, wbieb was paid, on condition tbat he cake good h?3 promise of early de? parture Rev. W. E. S:tz?r, W. Catoo, N. Y., writes, "I bad dyepepsia over twenty years, and tried doctors and medicines without j benefit. I was persuaded to use Kodol Dys- j pepsia Cure and it belped me from the start j I believe it to be a panacea for all forms of ? indigestion." It digests what you eat. J S. Hugbson & Co. A wire fence is being placed upon the southeast corner of tbe Graded School square. This corner has always oeen a source of some anxiety on account of its exposure to any un? manageable horses that might come towards it from Liberty street. Tbis fence will cost two or three dollars, and will prove an effect? ive preventive of an accident of the nature feared. We have Saved many doctor bills since we began using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy io oor home. We keep a bottle open al tbe time and whenever any of my family or myself begin to catch cold we begin to use the Cough Remedy, and asa result we never have to send away for a doctor and incur a large doctor bill, for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy never fails to cure It is certainly a j medicine of great merit and worth.-D. S. Mearkle, General Merchant and Farmer, Mattie. Bedford county, Pa. For sale by A. J. China. Lum Mathis, to the regret of bis many friends and admirers, the members of the po- j lice force in particular, has left Sumter, to be ! absent an indefinite time. His departure was i sudden and unexpected, and while it may not I have been unpremeditated oo his part, ve: it ! was a great shock to Street Commissioner j Tubble, w ho counted on 'en days hard work j from Lum before th<- u-rrciU?tio') of the cot:- ! tract entered ino wi i h i be city >?? Thursday's j session of Mayer's court Lum went to j work Thurs lay afteri cen as if hi meant PUS- j i ness, but when .the eyes of dpt Tribble were turned i.. another direction be stepped ? away without tbs formality of saving itre- ! v. i-?l H::?": betook himself to more c ing?niai ' cliiD?3 For a time the places tliit have known Lcm will b? vaca w and the police ! will feel bis absence, for they v.:!! no? stum- ! ole ow bis leny legs stretched across the! sidewalk in the darkness of the night after Luin bas put on a blue-Steel nigh; exp nud j dropped asleep peacefully on the downy . coach afforded by the pavement. 1 air. F. B. Grier Burned Out-Fam? ily Have Narrow Escape. The residence of Mr. Frank B Grier. Mtu? at? on Republican Stree', nest to t:.e Grided School square waa bumed Friday ooraine Pl 3 30 o'clock. The fire originated i-? tn? kitchen and it is supoesed that it stsrted from a woodto box in which the hot fishes were placed whc'u taken frc ra the stove. T:iere bad been no fire ic tbs kitchen duce dinner t me Tb jrsday. When the fire was discovered -he entire rear . ortioa of the house was to S^rr.vS, the roof of the kitchen and back pi22Z? had falien in, the ?re had eaten through tbs rea: wall of the building and was sweeping up the passage. Thefan.ily had a narrow escape from death and bad to rush from toe hous? without shopping to dress. The alarm was given at once and the reel equada responded promptly. Three lines ol bose were strung from the nearest hydrants, and the fire was fought from froot, rear and side of the house. That the firemen made s successful fight the appearance of the bouse as it now stands proves conclusively ; for ii is scarcely more than a shell, and when the reel squads arrived the fire was so far ad? vanced end bad so firm a grip on the interioi of tbe building that it appeared well nigh t hopeless undertaking to attempt to save it The greater part of the furniture wai wholly destroyed, and the remainder, excep that in one room, was seriously damaged Mr. Grit r had $500 insurance oo the furni? ture, which does cot cover the loss. Tb? house which waa owned by Mr. J. T. Frie son was insured for $1,000. A Long Trip Made by Two Little Girl 8. Mr. Henry Pannill's little giris, Oly anc Essie, one 8 years and the other 12 yean old, were put on the train at Petersberg, Va. by Mr. Pannill's brother. The train left Petersberg at 8 30 a. m. and reached Sanater, S. C., at 9 o'clock p. m. Mrs. Henry Pannil! went up to Florence on the 6 18 train and met the little girls there. These little ladies will spend several weeks with their fatbei and then leave for their return trip, when they will spend the summer at Virginia Beach, where Mr. Panuill's mother has bet summer cottage. Mr. Henry Pacnill and wife will also spend the summer at the Beach. MA YOB'S COUBT. The following cases were tried in the Mayor's court Monday morning. Marion Durant, alias Buober Evans, public druckeocess. Guilty, fine $2. Lot McCoy and Logan Williams, discharg? ing fire arma in city. Guilty as to Lot McCoy, fine $3; Not guilty aa to Logan Williams. Maria Pring.-;, Aonia Scott and Zelia Richardson, disorderly coadact and disturb? ing the peace. Not guilty. -^mm~~+~+- mm* The Sumter Dry Goods Company Not Selling Off at Cost. Attention is directed to this progressive firm's adrertieement correcting the seeming impression tbat they are selling off at cost. Goods properly bought aod prices reasonably fixed are always excellent trade drawing magnets. To be their patron is a privilege anyone can iii afford to overlook, either socially or financially. LOST-One Water Spaniel Pup, brown wita white chest, answers to name of '.wang." Reward if returned to H M. Sanders. Mcb 26-lt* LOST-One black and tan Houod Bitch on Feb. 23d. in Stateburg townebip. i oe finder of same will be liberally rewarded if returned to J. T. Frierson, Jr., Stateourg, S. C. Mch 14- tf "CANDIDATES. CLFRK OF COURT. Gentlemen: I want to bs elected to the office of Clerk of the Court for Sumter Coun? ty. No one bas asked rr a to be a candidate (I guess they jost didn:t think of it). I trust, however, you will not forget me at the Democratic urirxary election, which will set? tle the question, who shall be clerk ? as far as I am co?C?rned. Hoping to be yours at the primary, 1 am Verv respectfully, 'j. VV. 0?*NNI3. FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR. MR. FR3AN MELLETT is nominated for County Supervisor, subject to the ref ti 11 ol the Democratic primary He is a competent man for ne po>ition, a Democrat who de? serves the support of the party, and if be is elected wi!! render faithful und valuable services. DEMOCRAT. To Djy friends vho so nobly supported me before and the public generally : ? wish to announce myself a candidate for the c trise of County Supervisor, promising to stand by tte action of the Democratic primary. Resi.ect?u?y, Mch 10* W. H SSA LE FOR CORONER. MR. A. D. MUSES, who has so efficiently filled the position of Coroner doriog ihf past four yi-arSj ?3 hereby nominated fer re elec? tion, subject to the Democratic primary. He will receive the heartv support of MANY VOTERS. I hereby announce nnself a candidate tor the office of Coroner nf Sumter Couniy sub? ject to the result of the Democratic primary. I am acquainted with the duties wf the office and if elected will faithfully and efficiently perform tb?m. Tbe support and influence of the Democrats of the county is solicited Bnd will bo appreciated. Respectfully, THOMAS M. JONES. Mrs. IL. Atkinson Announces her wmm OPENING, OF FINE Patten Hats sud Millinery, Thursday and Friday, 29th and 30th. All are requested 'o attend and see the sea? son's latest styles in all kinds cf bead wear. I have an esperi?T.crd Northern trimme, and we guarantee our STYLE- WORK AND PRICE. Call p.r.d PPS c:~<? display "::.! re conv:?ictd that we are headquarters for Millinery. YOURS TRULY, Mrs. L, Atkinson. . i fj| ?N^ge?ab?ePrcparatioaforAs siiT?la?ing ?icroodand?egula tiiig ?he Stomachs andBowels of Promotes Digestion,Cheerful ness andRest.Conta?ns neither <^mm,Moq)tiine norMoeral. NOT NARCOTIC. XeaftofOldllrSAM?ELPmma PumfJan Se? ?l' Ahr. Jenna * Anut Sad. * BiCarixnaetStJ?t'* f&mSetd ??mfwdSager . Aperfect fiemedy forConstipa tion, Sour StomachfDiarrhoea, Worms .Convulsions .Feverish aess and Loss OF SLEEP ??C Simile Signature of NEW YORK. For Infants and Children. fia Kind You Have ways Bought ; Afb months old.. 35 DOSES-35 CE VT s EXACT COPY" OF WRAPPEB. teas ^f/i/fi/k For Over Thirty Years GASTORIJU THE CENTAUR COMPANY. NEW YORK CITY. IOOO. insetting off Jit Cost, Did You ... ... NOT EXA CTL Y but NE ARL Y SO. Keen foresight, practical experience, early purchases and ready cash, are always weighty elements in successful merchandizing. All of these advantages we 3ujoy, and this condition, coupled with the fact that we have the prettiest Spring stock in Sumter accounts for the unusual volume of business we are handling so early, thereby conveying the idea that We are Selling off at Co?t* Besides the long tried and well known fabrics usually found in our Dress Goods stock, -we are showing Manv New and Handsome Novelties in Silks For Summer Wear. Foulards in beautiful effects, cool and durable, for entire suits. Pean de Soie, Repose and Gros de Londre for skirts. Hem? stitched, Grenadine and Corded Taffeta Novelties for waists. Corded Kai Kai Wash Silks, from 25c to 50c per yard. Our Novelty Snit Patterns ID Sewing ?iik Grenadines, Crepe de Ch?nes, Satin faced Victorias and Fin Cord T?n;is Cloths are exclusive, and the high art trimmings to match are "the pink of perfection.'' See the Pac-tei Sh?dings in French Flannels for early spring Waists, ?lany entirely new weaver are introduced this sea? son io the Wash add White Goods Department THE LACES AND EMBROIDERIES which are shown in connexion with these lines are a veritable 3rt gallery. All of these beautiful creations are here for the benefit of our patrons and the public at large. You have a standing invitation to call earl? and often, we are always glad to 6ee yeo. Having added another room to our Dress? making Department Under the direction of Mrs Rowel!, cf Denver, Colorado, we hope now to avoid any delays in the delivery of work, at the same time maintaining oor high standard of workmanship Hoping to have you as a patron, we are Very Truly Yours, 11 I 1 ?ry hoods! 0. HEADQUARTERS FOR LADIES' ANO CHILDREN'S FINE FOOTWEAR, MUSLIN UNDERWEAR AND STANDARD PATTERNS, SUMTER, - - SOUTH CAROLINA. State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF SUMTER. By T. V Walsh. Esq., Probate Judys TT TH ER EAS, WM. B S ELSON, ?nade Vf sui: to r.:i; io gram him Letters ot Administration of Ute Estate of an.i t ffeeis of SAMUEL E NELSON, dece*s;d These arc therefore t>? cite nod ad?no:i?.-h ail and ??G??iar tim kindred an? rred-torn ?! the ?.*.?.J S?mu?! E N? son ! .; r.-.r ?HUI Count? a;.d St* te, deceased, rbat rh-j he and H;-i>f::ir t>t?i\>: f.-, io -he Cou:! ?Jt Probate, to i.e held al Sumter C it , on M ;rc? 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