Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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?,?\* ill ' ?i \> li iSfW^fi SyjtJv *'\?l : ? J t? ^ HA? ?V ^ \*% M* SMfe WEDNESDAY.- JULY 25, 1900 Entered ai the Fost Orfice at Surlier.L 0.. as Second Class fitter. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Stieff Pianos. T. C. S?affi-Follow tbe Crowd. 3. J. Chandler?-Mark Down Sale. H. G- Osteen & Co?Hawkes' Glasses. Frank Hammett?Shepherd Pups for Saie. Estate of Mr9. F. S. Koger?Ficai Dis charge. Satate cf J. Clifton Dinkios?Notice to Debtors and Creditors. PERSONAL. Mr. Walter Dick is in the city, l?r. S. J. Hill wa9 in the city Friday. Mr. Jos. M. Chandler has gone to Ander sen. Miss Marie Lee has gone to Lincolnton, S. C. Mr. H. D. Boyd bas gone to Concord, Teno. Mr. Frank M. Spann spent Thursday in tbe city. Mr. E. R. Murray bas returned from State burg. Mr. Edmund Wilson was in tbe city last Friday. Miss Daisy Scott baa returned from Wisacky. Rev. and Mrs. T. J. Clyde are visiting in Greenville. Miss Sbarlie Graham is visiting relatives in Darlington. Mr. J. L. Haynswortb has gone to Harris Springs, S. C. Mr. Albert E. Aycoek was in tbe city Fri day morning. Mrs. Paul J. Kennedy is at Providence for several days Mr. E. Alexander, of Rural, spent Thurs day in town. Mr. Robert F. Haynswortb bas returned from Florida. Mrs- Dan Dove returned Friday morning ?rom Dove3ville. Mr. Pobt. Graham bas returned from a visit to Wisacky. Miss Sallie Mayes, of Mayesvilie, is visiting Mrs. W. F. Jenkins. Mr. T. H. Clarke returned Monday from Heodersonville, N. C. Mrs. Van Telborg Hofman has returned from Wioneboro, S. C. Mrs. Ervin Branson and children returned from Florence last week. Miss Bertha Kirkiey, of Smitnville, is vis iting Mrs. N G. Osteen. Mrs. R. L Wright and children have gone on a visit to Pineora, Ga. ? Miss Sailie Jones has returned from Colom bia to her borne, near Brogdon. Mr. M. G. Ryttenberg arrived in the city ?as: Wednesday from New York. Mr. aod Mrs. Henry D. Crosswell and Mr. John K. Crosswell are in tbe city. Mr. M Clifton Wallace returned Friday orniug from a ten days vacation. Miss Hattie Auld. of Eastover, is in tbe city visiting tbe family of Col. Auld Miss Maggie Smith is visiting her sister at Cowpens, Spartanburg connty, S. C. Miss Matti? DoPoo;, ber mother and Mrs. Jao. J. Conyers have gone to Saluda, *. C Mies Matti? Gregg, who bas been visiting Miss Theo Gregg, bas returned to Florence. Mies Paoline Davis, who bas been visiting .V:is8 Ada Winn, has returned to Rock Hill. Mits Madge Keels bas returned borne after several week's stay with relatives at Wedge field. Capt. A. N. Freelaod and daughter, Mamie, bave gone to North Carolina on a visit. Mr. George Stuckey, of Bisbopvile, was bere Monday en route to Cleveland Springe, N. C. ^5ol. T^aleb was at his office yesterday for tbe first time after abont ten days sickoess at ?. Mr. H. Stanley Sbelor, of Daorille, Va., is in tbe city visiting his brother, Mr. Robert Sbelor. Mrs. E. M. Pitts aod children left iast Thursday morning for Wedge6eld to spend awhile Mrs. D J. Winn returned Thursday from Virginia, where she bas been for the past six weeks. Mr. Steedmao Yeadon, who has been in the city for several days past, has returned to C'ceraw. Mrs. L. E. Steiomeyer and little Sam Din ktss bave gone to Saluda, N. C , for rest of awn mer. Misses Lina Brad?ey and Mabel Crosswell, of Bisbopville, are vieitiog Miss Maud Wallace. Mr. W. B. Burns went to Saluda, N. C , Saturday to joio his family who went there last week Mrs. S. C. Bryan, of St. Charles, is vi=it ng her granddaughter, MibS Carrie Raffield, a this city. Mr John F. Jenkins, who has a position 'ith tbe Southern Railroad in Columbia, is 3 tbe city. ' ?? Gertrude Jennings returned Saturday spending a fsv weeks at Dovesville and t. Charles. Miss Sarah Cleapor of Charleston, is on a isit to bsr sister, Mrs. E. F. LaRoosseliere, arby Avenue. Mrs. Tboe. Childs and children bave gone Sullivan's Island to spend a month with r. Childs' mother. Miss Hattie Stobb*, of Leicester, S. C , bas turned boma, accompanied by Mies Alice ibbs, of this city. Misses Jimmie Brennan and Beulab Tindal gone to New York. They went by utter from Cbarleitoo. ilr Abe Ryttenberg left Sunday eveniog Atlantic City, where be will spend a few eeks and then go to New York. Mrs. C. S. Curtis and children have re rned- borne, after a pleasant visit to rela es in tbe Brogdon neighborhood. 'r. and tors. H G. Osteen returned from eraw and "pent Thursday in this city, y went to Glenn Springs Friday moroiag. "r. Snmter Williams, who bas been clerk in China's drug store for some tim?, bas e on a visit to hie parents in Chester, r. and Mrs. D. M. Blending and child Monday to spend awhile in the" mono 3. Mr9. H. C. Ingram accompmied j i is3 Emma Schwartz left last Wednesday ' Charleston From thero she takes 3teamer j New York wbere the rest of the summer ? s^ent. Misses ?tibie and Nonie McGcwao, of Orangeborg, S C, after a pleasant vi?:: to I the family of Mr. J. Digga Wiider, have re turned) home. Miss Lizzie James, of Darlington, S. C, ; an*, the Misses Hattie and Tbi-resa Sanders, j ?mmmi??bbw bp?M??aw: w. Mr. A?ex C Tbo?a?:?;?:?>. who has for sj:r> tiroe ? oh ba?i'it-?s posi ion a? Mcotgon cry ? Aia., t? tbe ci?5 co .?.? He is a *en 0 Vir. il.r..r: M. Thompson, d? Clarendon. Mr. S?ocktODj social pension ^^eat of tb. . S. Feu ?i on Barest:, was i a the city las week ioc-kirjg after ?ion clavr?s?prioci pally those growing ou; of the Spanish American war. ? Mrs. C A Dcz?er, of Atlante., is visititi* ' her niece, Mrs. Gto D Shore. This is be i first visit to Sumter since 1S60 when 3b : cams as ft bride and visited ber husband1 ! relatives, the family of Col. G W Loe. j Miss Addie old was elected by the Board i of Directors of the Ci:izea3 Building and ; Loan Association, at a m?ct:ng Monday, t 6?1 the place beid by her father, Col. Aula, as secretary and treasurer of that association. Mr. G. E. Bruner, road-master of ths At lantic Coast Line, has moved bis family from Florence to Columbia. His division cow extends from Florence to L?ureos ?State. The friends ?f Mr. E I. Reardco will regret to know that his injuri?e from bis runaway accident are more serious than at first thought. It ha3 been found that bis shoul der was broken. Col. R. M. Wallace arrived in the city yes terday morning. He says tbe rain Monday night did not extend more than a few miles below Sumter 00 the railroad, and that crops are parched up all along tbe road from bere to Charleston, and about that city. In tbe city it is so dry that vegetation is dying. Mr. G. M. Sewald, tbe traveller for Morgan k Wright, of Chicago, and who was reported killed in a railroad wreck at McDooough Ga , on June 2 i, was in the city last week and was welcomed by his friends, as if from tbe dead. He was not on the ill-fated train, but was thought to be by one of his customers, and one of the three unrecognized bodies was be lieved to be bis. He was, however, at Jack sonville, Fla., at the time, and his cus tomer who gave out ths information had mis read his postal card. The rain Monday night washed up tbe bridge on Harvin Street at the intersection of Cans? Street. Reports received from several poiots in the country state that good rains fell Monday night. Small in size and great in results are De Witt's Little Early Risers, tbe famous little pilis that cleaose the liver and bowels. They do uot gripe.?J S Hugbson k Co. Per ?ec days at T. C. Sciffe's goods will be sold at great r?duction from regolar prices ?some lines at any price. See bis advertise ment. There were tv. elve young ladies at tbe office of School Commissioner Rembert last Friday goiog through tbe examination for Winthrop College. All who suffer from piles will be glad to learn that DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve will give them instant and permanent relief. It will core eczema and all skin diseases Be ware of counterfeits.?J S Hugbson k Co. Monagbaa Hose Company's house warmicg to which invitation had been is3oed for l*st Thursday evening, was postponed 00 accouLt of the death of Col. D. J Auld. Mosquitos are more plentiful in tbe city J this summer than usual. Assistant Chief of Police Week3 says tbey are so bad th*t be bas not been able lately to sleep comfortably. Tbe item of spool cotton was under dis cussicn last week, and a merchant who knows about what quantity is bandied by tbe four seeding stores in Sumter, made tbe statement that ahout 64,000 dozen of spool cotton have been sold here in the past six months Tbe Chinese ask "bow 13 your liver ?" in stead of "bowdoyou do?" for when tbe liver is active the health is good. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are famous little pills for the liver and bowels.?J S Hugbson k Co Jerry Hams, a colored man, was killed by lightning at Ebenezer, Florence Co., Monday night His sister, who cooks for Mr. R. D. Cottino's family, received a telegram inform ing h?r of the fact. Mr. Bartow Walsh bas commenced work on tbe organization of a new Building and Loan Association in tbis city It is proposed to have 1,000 shares?all stockholders ro be come borrowers. He bas today secured sub scriptions for 220 shares. Ivy poisooing, poison wounds and all other accidental iojuries may be quickly cured by using DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. It is also a certaio cure for piles and skio dis eases. Take no other.?J S Hugbson k Co Bill Andrews has improved the appearance of his place of business by taking away tbe old chicken coop and putting a new one in place of it. A few plank over tbe gutter on which to put bis wheelbarrows would be an additional improvement. Tbe train from Augusta Friday after noon was about three bours late in reaching this citv, canned by an accident at Crest?n As the !oc*l freight was going upon tbe side track, the passenger train ran into it disabling the passenger engine and breaking up several cars of tbe freight train. So far as learned no one was hurt. Reports show that over fifteen hundred lives have been saved through tbe use of One Minute Cough Care. Most ot these were cases of grippe, croup, asthma, wboopiog cough, bronchitis and pneumonia. Its early use prevents consumption.?J S Hugh6on k Co The hot wave which has preveiled for seve ral days was broken Mooday night, by a most welcome rain, accompanied by mucb thonder and lightning. Tbe drop in tbe mercury was considerable and made tbe night cool and refreshing. Tbe new advertisement of D. J. Chandler 13? an eye opener. Summer clothing and fnrmsbiog goods must make way for tbe fall Stock and those who are in tbe market can secure big values for a small outlay of cash. Starvation never yet cured dyspepsia. Per sons with indigestion are already half starved. Tbey need plenty of wholesome food. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat so tbe body c; be nourished while the worn out organs are being reconstructed. It is the only preparation that will instantly relieve and completely cure ail 6tom?ch troubles. Try it if you are surf-ring from indigestion. Ii will certainly ?0 you good.?J S Hugh soo k Co. Occasionally in the past three or four days a terrific explosion Iris been heard in this j city : suddenly and without warning. This j is quite startling during these stirring tirafs j of Philipino icsarrfction ao? uprisings ? On investigation however, it proves to be j merely a blowing up of old stumps by Mr. ! Tribbi?, with dynamite cartridges, and not a ; bombardment by invading foes A boy with ? wheelbarrow load ci ice fro;a Cutfino's ice boose, was ruu i. '-o last Satur- i day night out on the western suburbs by * man on bicycle who was riding without ! light on his wheel The t>ny h vi stopped to j rest, whether b? was taking ?1 ;?.; ia not known. Tbe bicyclist, wbose name tbf re- ? porter di? not learn, was so eoragad that be j threw tee wheelbarrow iato the sireet a Passes Away Unexpectedly in Charleston A telegram was received bj .Vr. D::r?:i'.j J. Auld, Jr., ia?t Tbur2d.1v CGrning statins that bis father, Col. D. J. Auld, died in ""htrlestoo :hi? morning. Xo particulars were given, but that Col. Auld d:ed suddenly and unexpectedly is beyond question Co!. Auld has been in failing health for sevpril months, but about ten dtiys before bi3 central hesl'h V.P.3 better and be and Mrs. Auld went to the Isle of Palms tc epend several wck?. The 3tay at the seaside had been beneficial to bis health, and it wa3 hoped that there would be a permanent improvement :n bis condition. Col. Auld WS3 one of tbe bsst known resi dents of Sumter and has friends in every sec tion of Sooth Carolina who will bear with sincere regret of his death. He had been for a number of years actively identified with military affairs, first as captain of tbe Sumter Light Infantry and then aa colonel of the Fourth Regiment. He was a prominent member of tbe Knights of Pythias, having been for the past five or six years Grand Keeper of Records aod Seals, Grand Lodge K. of P. He was a Confederate veteran, a good citizen and, all in all, a man who will be missed from the community. Tbe funeral took place at tbe Presbyterian Cburcb at 10 o'clock Saturday morning, was in charge of tbe Knights of Pythias, who accompanied tbe body from bis late residence to the church and afterwards to'tbe cemetery. The services at tbe church were conducted by Dr. Edmunde assisted by Dr. J. H. Tborawell. The K. of P. funeral ceremonies were conducted at the grave by Rev. Dr. J. H. Tbornwell, Grand Prelate, K. of P. of S. C All the stores by agreement closed from 10 to 11 o'clock, during the funeral. Tbe remains were accompanied from Char leston Thursday by Grand Cbancellor Geo. F. Von Koloiiz acd a representative from each of tbe of P. lodges of Charleston, viz: Von Moltfce Lodge No 66, . H. Teck lenburg ; Calboun Lodge No 23, J. R. Lewie; Carolina Lodge No. 9, Joseph Sarvis ; Stone wall Lodge No. 6, A. Petscb, acd Messrs. C. . Hurst, Jr., aod L. I. Parrott who went down oo Wedneeday night as a committee from Gamecock Lodge. Three elegant floral tributes also accom panied the ren?aio3, furnished by the Grand Lodge of P., and by tbe Grand Chan cellor K. of P. and jointly by tbe four Lodges of Charleston. DEATHS. Tbe seven months ol? daugh e* c r. and Mrs. Joho I. Brunson died last Wtt oe3d?y. Joseph E. Wilson, Jr , a promising young man of Bisbopvil ?, about 20 years oid, died os the 18tb instant after aoout three weeks sickness from typhoid fever. He wee a son of Mr Jos. E Wilson, one of our well known citizens, formerly of the Lyncbburg section. Tbe parents bave the sympathy of a large circle cf friend?. Died lajt Saturday, at the home of ber son Mr. Robert Chandler, of Mayesville, Mrs. Sarah H. Cbandier, relict of tbe late Captain R A. Chandler, aged about 65 years. Tbe loternent took place io tbe Manning ceme terv Sunday afieraooo?M*noiog Times, July 18 County Commissioner L. B. Jenkins was in the city Friday. He says tbe county blood hounds are doiog well. They are learning to trail, but nave not yet learned to tree. They have not yet oeen sent to tbe Reed farm, but be expects to send them next week. He thinks they are bloodhounds, and that with some practice with the dogs at tbe State farm will soon be in good training. Neglect is the short atep so many take from a cough or cold to coasumption. Tbe early use of One Minute Cough Cure prevents con sumption. It is tbe only harmless remedy that gives immediate results. It cures ail throat aod lung troubles. Cbildreo all like it aud mothers endorse it ?J S Hugbson & Co. Owing to tbe great demand for brick, and their inability to manufacture tbem fast enough, the Messr3. Rytteoberg have decided to increase tbe facilities of their brick yard, aod on yesterday signed np contract for a steam dryer, having ft capacity of 30,000 brick per day. This will enable there to continue work without interruption from bad weather. Josh Stattler, who may be remembered as a son of Lewis Stuttler, colored, and who left Sumter as a boy about twelve years ago, was the city last week. He ia a member of the Ninth U S. Cavulry, in which be re-enlisted about three weeks*ago, after serving three years and receiving an honorable discharge with "fxcellent character." His command wa3 in New Mex.co when he received his die charge, and a furlough after re rniisting It is echeduied to sail from San Francisco for China about AugU3t 9?b, and he left Samter yesterday to rejoin his command Josh went to Cuba and was in several battle3, in the Spanish-American war which are named in hi3 discharge papers. H is mother, Annie Stuttler, was better known to some of our old citizens aa Annie Black, and was one of tbe old time good cooks. Unless food is digeated quickly it will fer ment and irritate the stomach. After each meal take a teaspoonful of Dyspepsia Cure. It digests what you eat and will allow you to eat all you need of what you like. It never fails to cure :be worst caees of dyspep ia. It ie pleasant io take.?J S Hngbsoos & Co. ? A difficulty occurred Thursday afternoon oo tbe train from Augusta, between Conduct or Bruneon and a passenger for Darlington named Howard, tnat culminated in uo : aiterca'ion when about five mil^a from tbie city. Mr. Howard and hie wife stopped io city and remained over Friday. The account of tbe an*Air, as told on tbe street is that Howard claimed that Conductor Bruneon took his ticket after leaving Augusta, and did not give it back to him. When be came again for the ticket on near* ing this city, tbey had a dispute which grew warmer until they came to biowa in which Mrs. Howard aleo too!: a hand Conductor Brunson claims that after punching the ticket it was returned to Mr. Howard who mus; have dropped it. Mr. Howard asked Conductor Brunson for his ticket several 'iccee ae be paeeed through the train, and when be asked for it again when approaching this city the difficulty occurred. The ticket .vas afterwards given to Mr. Howard by the porter of the car, who claims that be picked | it up at end of the cir by ihn water cooler, j It is said that Mr. Howard has put the case ; in 'he hands cf an attorney. An Epidemic of* Diarrhoea. ? Mr A. Sanders, writing from Coccanat I Grove, Fi.i , save there bas be.-n quito an <*pi- ? demie o? diarrccsi there He bad a -evere ! attack and was cured by four ?oee3 of Chare- I I be:l*M;'e Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem- I c tt? 7? ? ' ?i. ti,. Tri" *??rm of Gre i-?t Thursday r?f; ;r":;cn ; ; e-1.'- e ?!0"? the bakery arid residence of Jo - dan D.cks o:i ;Le other side of Factory . I Branch The Bakery was burnt ?tout ; anon, 'ind it is thought to .\~:?. cr-en eet on ; S fire by n 5?-:!c frota ihs ::?. ght train on the j i M. ? A ?.. R., which run? very near to the ; I -premises, and which o&f?ed at II o'clock.) ; Toe t>? rn took f?n- from th3 bakery and ox tended to all the other buildings, including . lue residence. ? ! The fi re department tu-ned cut pro^P1'^ 1 bat there is co water in reach and rothing ! could be doce except by per?yn"il efforts Tbe following iafjrtaation w?s obt-.ir.ed from Jordan Dicks : The fare was Srsr discovered burning tbe straw in his lot, of which there was consid erable as be had lately hauled straw into tbe lot. The fire was discovered by a neighbor who called to his family. His hands were all out in tbe fields, but he was himself oo the premises. Before he could get help and ex tinguish tbe fire tbe wind bad carried tbe flames and burning straw under the bakery, setting it on fire and burnlDg it down. Some ebucke in ooe of tbe diT?3iooa of bie barn caught afire and water had been put cn them to put it out, whicb be thought had ( been done. About 3 o'clock the fUmes broke oat in the barn and ourned so rapidly that nothing could be done to stop it. Every building on the place including bis dwelling was de stroyed, with nil bis uteosils and much of his household effects. He bad no insuraHce except on bis dwelling. Tbe bouse of a neighbor, Lem Davis, caught on fire but was saved. - mm - * - -a^. - Meeting of Survivors. Camp Dick Anderson met last Saturday in pursuance of the call as published. Delegates were elected to tbe State reunioo to be held at Greenwood oo August 1st aod 2nd, as follow? : Delegate??J. D. Wilder, W. D Scarccr ougb, J. Har7?v Wilson, W. M. Grabsm. Alternates?P. P. Gaillard, Perrj Moses, J. W. Cooper, R. J. Brownfield. Tbe matter cf inviting the next State re uniou to Sumter was considered, and Messrs. J. D Wilder, aod W M. Graham, of dele gates, wrre constituted a committee to confer witb City Council and prominent citiz?ns as to the advisability of extending the ?ovita tion, and if encourage to do so, they are to invite the Veterans to come to Sumter in 1901. Tbe natter of S. G. Spacn'3 military record and eligibility for membership was j brought up, and after some discussion on both sides, the Camp decided to hear the re I port of the committee and dispose of the matter. This was begun at 2 o'closk. witb ex planatioosand discussion between Mr. Spann aad membsrs of the committee and continued until late in tbe afternoon, when, it being? found that a satisfactory conclusion could not be reached io the time remaining, tbe matter was laid over until th9 first Monday in Octo ber and tbe camp adjourned without further ac?on upon that or any other matter, except as above reported. ? Action upon tbe report of tbe committee not having been reached, we defer attempting I any further report until the camp completes the investigation r.nd disposes of same. Fine Beef and Mutton. A car load of fine Beeves, Sheep and Limbs just received for the Citizens' Meat Market, therefore we are prepared to furnish our cus tomers with tbe best Beef, Lamb and Mutton. Respectfully, D. M. Campbell, July 24?2t Manager. ? ? - -???^?? Hammocks from 5Gc to $4 at the book store of H G 09teen & Co Health Officer Reardon Injured. Health Officer Reardon was painfully but not seriously irjured last Wednesday, and will be unable to attend to bis duties for a week or longer. He was hurt by being mo over and bruised in the act it getting into a boggy. Just 83 he got betweeo the wheels and bad ! one foot on tbe buggy step the horse became frightened and dished off, knocking him down between the wheels The bind wheel passed over bis body, and or.e arm and shoul der were seriously bruised. At first it wne feared that bis shoulder was dislocated, but it has since beeo found to be broker. RHEUMATISM and CATARRH CURED -BY Johnston's Sarsaparilla QUART BOTTLES. !H THE SHADOW OF DEATH. A. Whole Family Cnr,>d. Mrs. C. II. Kingsbiiry. who keeps a millinery and fancy goods store at St. Louis. Gratiot Co.. Mich., and who is well known throughout the country, I says: " i was badly troubled with rheuma tism, catarrh and neuralgia. I had liver complaint and was very bilious. I was in a bad condition; every d?fy I be gan to fear that I should never be a well woman; that I should have to j settle down into a chronic invalid, and ? live in the shadow of death. I had JOHNSTONS SARSAPARILLA rec ommended to me. I TOOK FOUR BOTTLES AND IT CURED ME, and cured my family both. I am very glad that I heard of it. I would cheerfully recommend it to every one. I have taken manv other kinds of medicine. I prefer JOHNSTON'S to all of them.* MICHIGAN DIS l G CO., Detroit, Mldu J, S. nUGHSON & CO. Sumter.S C TXTaNTKD?The Public to Kocw That we W grind wbeit only on Saturday. Satisfaction gu?rante! Give us a trial. Cooper Bros., Mayes^ille S C July 11-41 * SHEPHERD PUPS FOR SALE. ALITTER of fice thoroughbred Shep herd Puppiei, old enough to take from moth'T. Prier-, $5 euch. Come und ? *? them, or write to FRANK HAMMETT, Juiy 20. Rural, S. C. E*ate o? J. flilio? Dinkins, DECEASED \LL PEl?i?XS holding claims neainst Slid Estate will present s-me <it::y at tested, and all persons >: : indeb'ed to said Estaie win mske imm dia*e payment ? to Mi s ULRICA i'lNKINS. July 25?lit Qualified Kxecatr": . Estate o! Mrs. F. S. Ktger, Dec'd. 1WILL APPLY to the Judge of Proba'e of Sumter County on Augusi 25tb, 1900^ tor a ' ? - I li S a S3 S 2 g Sii | g g S g-g g ? |Jf ?Jy f 4 < ?J ? ? k fij 11 II i? U S IL i ? ? il i y Kit PlfnKKh I H? ll'MwIiflD i s H S?? a ^ ?j I ra LfOi? 9 ?5? -3 ?C>0 3 O' Balance of our SI 50 and ?1 75 White 00G Shirt Waists, 99 69 Balance of our $1 00 Colored Shirt fiflC Waists, Ladies' White Ribbed Vests?the 20c j Jj? quality, [if Infants Lawn Caps, worth $1 50 to A OC $2 25, alance of isses' Shirt Waists. TALCUM POWDER, 98 25c 4 &9C ALL OF THESE ARE TALK CREATORS. Just opened new line Gentlemen's White and Colored Negligee Shirts. Ask to see our 1-2 Hol iday Collar-?it's a new one. J. Ryttenberg & Sons. CROSSWELL & CO. Sumter, S. C. Oo account of big advance on everything io tbe Grocery line We can save you money, if you will see us before you buy. As we bought largely before tbe advance. Bslow we give you a list of articlee that we eao gave yea money on : 200 Sacks Rice, 2|c to 4c per lb 22 bbls good Carolina Rice 4c per lb Cakes and Crackers as follows : F. O. B. factory in 5 box lots. Soda Crackers, 4o Gioger Soaps,4 o Rouod or Square Lemon Cakes, 4-Jo Nie Nace, 4Ja Sugar Cakes, 5c Molasses Cakes, ?c Cream Lunch, Prices subject to change. These are low prices and you should take advantage of them Parrott & Monkey Baking Powders, $1 60 for case of 50 10-ozcans. Rex Baking Powders?100 5c cans to case, 50 10c cana to case, S3 60 per case. Delivered ia 5 case lots Ship direct. Beat Urge Lump Starch, 40-lb boxes, at 3ic per lb Star Lye $3 per case delivi-red in 5 case lots. Ship from Su?oter, S C. 3 lb Tomatoes 2 doz in case, 90c a doz, 2 lb can Tomatoes 2 dcz io case 70c. Big bargains in Tobacco, Cigars and Cheroots, Cigarettes, &c. Get our prices on Sugar, Coffee, Molasses, Bacon, Lard, Grils, Me3? and Soap, before you buy. FLOUR we can always give you at mill prices. The "Rcilfr King'' fancy patent ia the fioeat on earth. "Alpine Sdow" i patent is fine. "Red Star" family $3 50 barrel. A6k for price shipped direct from mul in 5 barrel lo:s or more. Crosswell & Co. Phone 53. Sumter, S. C. CO LU CD CD LU iJLi O fr eo GS GZ O > Follow the Crowds* IO Days. C USTOMERS?It is our custom to take stock at this time of year?before we receive our Fall Goods. Don't blame me customers, it's your own fault if you don't take advantage. The opportunity is left open for ten days from date. FANCY GOODS At your own price. We have to unload?Somebody will sain bv it. We name a few articles to convince you. 4-gallon Water Coolers?sold for $2 50, now $1 50 2 gallon Water Coolers?sold for ?1.75, now ?1 00 Croquet Set??old for $1 25. new 99c. Croquet Set?sold for $2 0", sow ?1.20 i/insps?sold for ?2, now ?1. Everything in proportion. No goods charged. Our Chuintes* is a world beater. Xo auc tion goods. All straight from factory. ^ G. SCAFF