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ODONNELL & CO. We owe an apology to our patrons for being so late in making our gJSJJJSJJJJJSJSJSJ Fall Announcement tJ J J J J J J JJ JJJSJ s s J. tJ j J j j j j j j j j j j j j j j But the gentleman who has charge of our advertising department has been so busy attending to other matters, that he seems to have slightly neglected this very important branch of our business While we are firm believers in newspapers as a means of making known the good things you have to offer, our experience is, that the people with whom you have been dealing and who have always gotten ONE HUNDRED CENTS WORTH For every dollar they gaye you are the best advertisers. This we have proven beyond all doubt during the past month, in which our business has been the largest ever recorded in September. Some of our friends attracted by newspaper advertise? ments or curiosity would go into other stores, and after looking through to their entire satisfaction would return and make their bill with us, admitting frankly that we were offering BETTER VALUES THAN OUR COMPETITORS. It takes years to build a reputation of this character and we feel very proud of it. Our stock for the present season is the largest and best assorted we have ever carried, and had we space to displav it we could fill a store twice as large as the one we now occupy, our duplicate stock being larger than what we have on exhibition on the first floor. All this we hope will be reme died after January 1st, when we move into our new store now being erected. Clothin Hats. We established a reputation io this lioe some years ago, that we have "been constantly adding to We sup? ply a good many dealers, who must ?ave money by buying from us, or they would not do so. Outside of our regular line we booghfc 100 Dozen From a commission house at about 60 cents on the dollar. We have Men's and Boy's fine Hate at 25 and 50 cents, and the Man's Hat we sell at 75c would appear cheap, if bought elsewhere for $1.25. This has always been a Rtrong line with QB, and we can assure those who have favored us with their pa? tronage in this department formerly, that we have never had a better line to select from Men's all wool Cheviots, $5, $7 50 and $10. Men's Fancy Worsteds, $5, $7 50, $10 and $12 Men's ali wool Cassimers, $5, $6, $7 50, $10 and $12 50. Men's Clay Worsteds, in black and colors, $5, $6, $7 50, $10, $12 & $15 BOYS' CLOTHING. 750 pairs Boy's Koee Pants, worth 35c, 40c and 50c at 25c per pair. We bought the remnant of a man? ufacturera stock, the quantity 6eeme large, but the way they are going they won't last long 250 Boy's Double Breasted Suits at 75c and %\. These goods are worth ZZ\ to 50 per ceot more. Our line at $150, $2, $2 50, $3 50 and $5 cannot be beaten. Dry Goods. Here will be found as complete a line of Staple and Domestic Goods as the needs of any housekeeper de? mand. Our DOMESTICS were bought on a basis of 7 cents cotton, and while we did not think at the time that cotton was going to 10 cents we in? vested in 50.000 Yards We have 100 pieces of Outings at 5, and 8?c-as cheap as they were ever sold 50 pieces of Flannelettes at 8Jc this is a very desirable fabric for Waists and Wrappers, and is easily worth 10 to 12?c 50 Pairs Tar Heel Blankets. These are not io stock, but will be by the time this reaches you, as they are on the way. You know what they are, and no advance in price. We have a complete line of cheap Blankets from 75c to $1,50. A line of Comforts from 75c to $2 Our stock of Sheeting, Pillow cas? ing, Table Damask, Doylies and Napkins is complete and prices right Shoes. If there is any ooe line ic our bouse better than another we believe this is it All our Shoes are bought direct from manufacturers, and in such quantities, as to warrant us in getting Jobbers' prices, thereby sav? ing the middle man's profit, and giv? ing the benefit of it to our customers. If anything was needed to strengthen this department, we have certainly succeeded in doing so by the addi? tion of the BAY 8TATE LINE and E P. REED & CO'S LINE of Women's fine Shoes This latter line is no stranger to the ladies of Sumter County, as we handled them with a great deal of pleasure and satisfaction up to a few years ago, but for some reason, they withdrew from this territory, and we feel assured their old patrons will be pleased to welcome them back. Reynolds', Bay State, E. P. Reed & Co. and Godman are Hard to Beat. - In addition to these we carry a complete line of Men and Women's staple Shoes Shirts. We hesitate to say bow many of these we bought, as we might be accused of varying from the path of truthfulness, but we are safe in as? serting not lese than 250 Dozen Just think of it l 3,000 SHIETS. You would naturally say,, why do you buy so many ? If you saw what we are selling for 25 Cents You would ask no farther question. You cannot buy goods right unless you buy quantities. O'DONNELL & CO. O'DONNELL & CO. O'DONNELL & CO. The TXew Baptist Church Begun. Mr. J. fl. Brans, of Columbia, the con? tractor for the nsw Baptist Chares ?a this city, has begun excavation for the founda? tion The site i3 on toe east side of the pres? ent chorea, and takes a part of the eround co which the aid church stands which will jnecassitate the raovineof the building. As it is expected to ase the old church until the .pew one is ready, it wi!! be rolled to one ?ide, af.er tsktog down the steeple and front columns, kc. The outside mease remen ts of the entire building, including the Sunday school room at the rear, and.a carriage driveway on the east, will be 84x9? feet. The dimeosioo of the church proper will be 54x57 feet, the in? terior oetog arranged with the seats in semi? circle and the pulpit io the northwest corner. A tower on the southeast corner wili rise 114 feet bigb, and a smaller tower oo the other from corner. A heater will be built under one ead of the boose and connected withanes for warming the interior. The drawings indicate a complete and handsome edifice The term? of tbe contract require the com? pletion of tbe building by next April. ' The Black Biver Hoad. Mr. U. McClam, wbo is building tbe bridges for the new crossing over Black River wa9 in the city Tnursday, aod reported work progressing. Mr Griffith, toe contractors has been badly handicapped oy the scarcity of labor, and bas been delayed on that account ; but he had secured 20 new hands to commence wo-k on Monday, and having gotten thr preliminary work in such snape that tba force can be used to adv*ntage, he hopes co be able, with eood weather, to fioish the crossing io about 15 days more. If the bustne?s teen of Sumter are disposed to t*ke hold of the suggestion to celebrate the completion of the Biack River crossing, it ?S time to act in the m?rt?r Good Prices for Tobacco. O'? Tuesday of last we*k Mr. W. S. Allen, of Fioreoce County, sold at the Sourer Tobacco Warehouse 1,627 pounds of tobacco at an average price for the lot, includinc Errap and all, of 22 cents per pound. This lot, we were informed., was the balance of the crop raised oo two acres, aod came io $357 94. He bad previously sold 400 pounds, for $40, 80 that the crop from the two acres realized for him $39? 94. This ia a long ways better than cotton even at 10 cen?s a poond and a bale to tbe acre. Mr. Hancock says tbat even at 7 cents average per poond there is more money in tobacco than io cot? ton at 10 cents par pound. We are glad to learn that our tobacco warehouse ie doiog a good bosioess. Tb? receipts for the first three days of this week foot op 55,000 pounds, and the farmers are all satisfied with tbe prices Tbe business thia season is considerably ahead of last season, and Mesara. Hancock k S?der have reason to expect a larger besioess during October than they have yet done. Bismarck's Iron Nerve. Was the result of his splendid health. In doinitabie will and tremendous energy are not found where Stomach, Liver, Kidneys and Bowel? are oat of order. If you want ?hese qualities and the success they bring, ase Dr King's New Life Pills They develop every power of brain and body. Only 25c at J. F. W DeLorme's Drag S toro. 2 -6 Bace for Judge. ! What is attracting more attention ju3t now than ?oytbing else is the elections, which will come ander tbe control cf tbs newly elected general assembly. Most of tbe jadees j of tbe circait court will bave to c>? elected S dnriog the two vears years' tera cf this leg* j islature, aad there is already cash talk about i tbe matter. ! It is stated tbat Jidg? Buchanan will not be a candidate for ree'?-c?on, and there are several candidates announced for his position. Aracng the most prominent are Mr. R O Pardy, of Sumter ; Mr. T. B. Fraser, a son of Judge Fraeer, and Mr. Geoge Thompson Gillatly, a promioent lawyer of the Florence bar. The name of Solicitor Wilson has been mentioned in connection with this contest, Dot it is said tbat he will not enter tbe race. -News and Courier. Judge Buchanan's term does not expire until December, 1902, and his successor will not be elected until the legislative session of 1902, and it ie rather early to be discussing the race for the position Io a conversation with the writer today J Judge Buchanan stated that be bad author? ized no one to aneounce tbat*he would not be a candidate for reelection, and any state? ment to that effect is unfounded. At the present time he sees no reason to di?cu39 the matter as the election ie so far off, but his intention 53 to stand for re-election, ; ?nd be believes tbat he wi?l be re-elected j without serious, if aoy, opposition. -W . 4?><ft> I Illustrative Lecture on China. - j Rev. Dr. Davis of Columbia Tb*?^ gicai ; Seminary, who h*3 spent 25 jear3 in China, I wiil give an illustrative lecture on Cbinese j manners and customs ia th1? Presbyteriao ; Church on Saturday evening, Oct. 6:b, at j T 30 o'clock. Sixty colored picture?. Ace j tylene light. As there is eonsiderahle ex? pense attending the exhibition cf these nic tures, a collection will be taken up to defray such expense, tbe ovfrplu-?, it aov, to be de voted to the cause of Forsign Mis3ion3. No admission fee will be charged, and the public cordially invited. On Sabbath morniog, tee j sermon introductory to the communion eer j v:ce will be preached by Dr. Davis In the j evening at 7 30 o'clock Dr Davis will J preach a missionary sermon, in tbe course of which be will explain the situation in China with reference to the outcome cf the present commotions and their bearing upon mission work. The Lutberao ladies will give a MWD Fete on Mr. E. W. A. Bultman's residence lawn next Wednesday, Oct 10th, from 6 tc 10 p. m You are invited. Tetter, Salt-Rheum and Eczema. The intens? kening and >murtinir incident to these diseases, is instantly allayed by applying Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointtnoot. Vany very bad cases hnve been permanotly cared by it. It is equally efficient for itching piles and a favorite remedy for sore nipples, chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites and chronic soro eyes. 25cts per lox. Fer sale by Dr. A J China* Dec 30-0 Manchester Items. Dark Comer, Oct. 2. Sere I am again, Mr. Editor. Newe is scarce, but, nevertheless, I xiii claim some space ibis week. We had a Cae ram Sunday morning which wa3 the first heavy raio we have had since May. It was mach needed, though it came too late to do .nuca good io crops, escept peas, potatoes and cane. Cotton is nearly all gathered, not more than a half crop being made. Peas and bay ; will be almost a failure. I Mr. Ephraim A. Ardis, a native of Priva ? tser, died last Wednesday at Mr. Spurgeon Kolb's. of consumption, eged about 50 years. The deceased was a brother of Mrs L. D. Winkles, cf Swimming Peas, Mr. Jobo W. Ardis and Mrs. Ashby L. Burkett, of Pine? wood, and Messrs Abraham, Joseph M. and Geo. P. Ardis, of Frivateer. He never mar? ried, and was a peculiar mao He had kept house, cooked, sewed, Ac , for soce of the Kolb brothers for the last 15 or 20 years. Mr and Mrs. Joseoh E. Johnston lost their only child by death one day week before last. Mr. Hamp Scott has bad a very sick child but it is a little better. Thanks to the skill of Dr. P M. Sally, of Clarendon. I see-they are pushing business ahead at Clarendon (Pinewood). Two new stores have been opeced up there since my last ! Messrs. Thos. Cuttioo. Graham Broadway i and Robert F Epperson, formerly of your ' city, havs cpened a fine line of groceries. He i has Mr. W. J. Epperson with him. i Weil, Mr. Eiitor, I hone it will not be so j long before I come again, i The new school house at Macksville is j nearly completed. School started yesterday I morning with Miss Mattie Eatzmioger as I teacher. Sidra. - i mm - The State Fair. Arrange your plans early to attend the ? 32d Arnual State Fai; at Columbia, Ost. 29;h to Nov. 2d, inclusive S?od to Secretary Holloway at Pomaria, or to W. C. Fleonikeo. Columbia, for a premium list Do not delay to do so The premium list shows an increase in the number of premiums and a decided increase io the value of the premiums The society for the coming fair offers Si.OOO in county displays-of $4C0, $3C0, $200 and $100. ?S will ne well for the various coun? ties to arrange at once io an effort to secure ose of these prizes. *mm ? ? -- QUESTION ANSWERED. Vc.?-', August Flower still has the largest sale of any medicine in tho civilized world, four mothers and grandmothers never thought of using anything else for indigestion or bilious? ness. Doctor? were scarce, and they seldom beard of appendicitis, nervous prostration or heart ?ai?ure. etc. They used August Flower to e'ean out th1; system and stop fermentation of undigested food, regulato the action of the liver, stimulate the nervous and organic action of the system, and that is all they took when feeling dull and had with headaches and other aches. You only reed a few doses of Green's August Flower, in liquid form, to make you sat? isfied there is nothing serious the matter with you? For sale by A. J. China. A HOTEL IMPROVEMENTS. Dr. China Will Enlarge an? Re? model The Jervey House. Dr. A. J. China baa decided tc enlarge ard remodel tbe Jervey House and hare it fitted up with steam beaters, bot and cole water j and all modern conveniences and comforts j A large dining room, office and lobby will j be among tbe additions, and wdeo completed i the hotel will bave 35 bed rooms. It will be refurnished from top to bottom by Kr. A. Peraira, who will be the lessee. The hotel I will be under his personal management, and j he proposes to eiv? Sumter ->oeof the best, j handsomest and most comfortable hotels in the State. Sumter has long needed a hotel of this character, and lt is with a great deal of pleasure that tbe announcement is made tbat ibis long felt want is at last to be Siled. NATATORITJM NOTES. Swimming Contest. A swimming contest will be held at tbe oat. on Monday nigh*., the eighth day of Octo? ber, to decide the relative excellence in swim miug among the various young gentlemen of tbe city. Toe nat. company bas decided to award two prizes, first acd second First to cost not less than $5 and the second to cost not lees than $2 50, or the successful contest? ant can have the cash if be prefers it The contest will take pince at the nat. cn the evening above specified at 9 o'clock. The jidgea will be three io number aod the points upon which they will pass will be a3 follows: Speed, grace and variety io swimming, beautv, daring aiid distance in diving. MPJ. Marion Moise the donor of the medal for hule girls has dfcidpd with the concur? rence of the board of directors to pos'pone the contest for bis medal for the present-the date will ba named iiter. Thursday was scrubbing day at the nat. ! At daylight the cate of the big drainpipe j was opened and at 7 30 the last drop of water I bad passed away. At 8 there were an army of scrubners in the pool an?'' from then till ten o'clock the scene was a busy one. Every crack and crevice was gore over end five pounds of pearline .vanished as easy as mist. But the work was well and thoroughly done and was completed and toe water torced on by noon. Yet while the management does not regret this work it is nevertheless a fact that there was practically no cleaning neces? sary-nothing to clean. After the work was done there was not as much sediment to take out as would fill a tumbler-the water being of such cryetalioe purity as to absolutely leave no sediment oebind. A great deal of discomfiture bas been ex? perienced by tbe spectators in the balcony by having the various young men of the city iqueeze and press through them in their soak? ing wet bathing clothes in an f f?o rt to cet to the edge of the balcony to make a dire. To overcome this difficulty the management is now baviog erected a high platform at the deep eDd of the batb with steps leading up to it for these dizzy divers to leap from. "I wish to express my thanks to the man? ufacturers of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, for having put on the market such a wonderful med ici oe," says W W Massinpill, ot Biaumont, T*xae. There are many thousands of mothers whose children have been sav?d from attack* of dysentery and cholera int'intum who must also fee) thank ai. It is for sale by Dr A J China. Complaint as to Bad Roads. We have beeo requested to makecomol.MOt, acd cail attention of the^ proper officials thereto, as to the bad condition of the road io Providence Township beyond Green Swamp and near the residence cf Mr. Andrew Vin? son, said road leadiaz to Stateburg frcm Sumter. Also ilie road between Burketts and Mrs. Carsons, on the road from Sumter to Catchall. Neither of these roads bare beeo worked this year, says our informant, and they are in very bad condition. The atten tioo of the county supervisor is called to these roads. - - Good Tennessee Horses Cheap Car load of Horses and Mules direct from Tennessee farms Being boogbt on my order aod shipped direct, all middleman ex? penses are saved, and I can sell them low down. W. B. BOYLE. Oct 3-1 Farmers Called to Meet. Having been appointed by the Hoo. J. C. Wilborn, president of the Cotton Growers Association ot South Carolina, to assist io the Organization, all interested ia the grow iog and marketing of cotton are invited to meet in the Court House oo the !7tb day of October, 1900, at ll o'clock a. m. J. C. Wilson. It Saved His Leg. P.A. Danforth, of LaGrange, Ga., suSered intensely fur six months with a frightful run? ning soro on his leg. but writes that Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured it in ten da)s. For .Ulcers. Wounds, Burns, Boils. Pain or Piles it's toe best salve in the world. Cure guaran? teed, Orly 2?c. Sold by J. P. W. DeLorme. Druggist. G Es?ateoOIrs. Margaret C. Wacior Deceased* IWILL APPLY to the Judge of Probate o' Sumter County, on November 3d, 1980, for a Final Discbarge as Administrator or aforesaid Estate. RUFUS C.'WACTOR, JR , Oct 3-4t Administrator. The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF SUMTER. By T. V. Walsht Esq, Prolate Judge. TT7HEREAS, MILLY S. RICHARDSON, \\ widow, o ade suit \o rae to grant her j Letters of Administration of the Estate of j and effects of WILLIS S. RICHARDSON", deceased. These are therefore tc cite acd admonish ali and singular the kindred aod creditors of the said Willis S. Richardson, Ute of said Cona ty and State, deceased, ibat they be and i appear before me in the Court of Probate, to be helci at Sumter C. H , 00 October 17tb, 1900, next, after publication thereof, at ll o'clock in the forenoon, to ebow cau3e, if any they have, why the said Administration should act be granted. Giren under my band thia 3d car of October, A. D., 1900. THOS V. WiLSe, Judge of Probate. Oct 3-2t "Strongestin the World." j "Gillan Free" "For the Asking" "Satisfied." ls th? ::a:nc ci a little l*>ok ' cf TO F-S<--9. ie-ued by thc Equitable Lii<> j Assurinc Society, it ls f.:ied with let? ters from a!i States and Territorien, tell? ing what iic:<3e.-3 of Policies In the | : Equitable think about th? results lh*y j have received from l'ojlcica whfch ha>?e . maturec. lr: thc past twenty ye*ri It alsu contains much other useful ia? I formation and is elven free to any. t;n? ; ?ho will call, or mailed to your adJrcas ! cn receipt of pestai card request. CONSULTATION AND * OFFICE TREATMENT FREE. A. W. CROSSWELL. j Resident Agent, Sumter and vicinit; Stylish - comfortable - the most economical shoe a woman can buy. '1 he or.?y advertised American shoe shown at the Paris Imposi? tion. For house, dress, or walking. Three grades and each enc is guaranteed by thc makers - three priers . nd iach price represents "honest value ter your money." The dealer who sr 11s thc Herrick Shoe in your city oescrves your confidence and trade. He ' the dealer) knows that thc makers of thc Her? rick Shoe have had thirty eight years ot expedience in the manufacture of women's shoes -that they have united in the Herrick Shoe all tiic strong points and have discarded all thc weak mes <t the ordinary "--loe for women. Your drttfer is a ir-.'-d judge-jv? trust r'::m. Oxfords ;cc. a pair !#ss than prices quoted. ^|_WALJi|rS SHOE STORE.