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*f J?DNESDAY, DEO. 5, 1900. J Bater ed at the Post Office at Sumter. S 1 (?., as Second Class Matter. I NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. H. Barby-Jost Arrived. Batate ef Jes. T. Brown-Citation T C. Scaffe-20th Century Novelty and TOV B?Bif. Batate of Lorerco D. Wiokles-Notice to Jestors sod Creditors. PERSONAL. Mr. Lew Hoyt.bas retuned from Denmark. Kilt Teresa James is vi si ti DJ io the ?ty. Dr. H. W. Coopar, of Witacky spent Mon? day ia towo.t Mr. N. Cr. Osteea has goat to Charleston ea botines*, Mr. SteadaaQ Y radon spent Thanksgiving day in the city. Miss Da'Moise rttaroed several days ago front New Ywk. Mr. A. C. Dornst, of Bishopville, vas in tee city Monday. Prof. L. W. Dick, of AikeD, tpeatJThanks ?iviog io this city. Capt. fi. A. Wells, cf Florence, was io the .itv oee tay last week. *TMr. John J. SOM, of Cbarlestoa was io tts city Saturday. Miss Glenoie Biggs, of Florence, is visiting Miss Maggie Bradbam. Mr. M. G. Rytteoberg retorced Satarday ?arniog from New York. feMrs. V. L. Smith, of Caser?n, S. G., is vicitiog Mrs. D. G. Ziegler, ii Mr. aod Mrs. J. B. Levy left yesterday aorniog for Clemson College. Rev. J. Tbos. Pate, D.D., of Florence, S. .C , spent yesterday io tbe city. Mrs. James McDowell bas gone to Charlea? ren for a short visit to relatives. S Mrs. D. M. Dick, ead son Pierson? spent a few days at Stateburg last week. Mr. M. B. Randie bas retorced from Oraogeborg ?here be spent a week. f* Miss Wbilden, of Sumter is visiting at the ?ter. G. M Gresham's.-Maoniog Times. Misa Allan Eilerbe, of H?good, after visit* tog*Mrs J D. Graham bas returned-borne. ~Mr.aod Mrs. Michael Keffer, of Ligonier, Pa., are visiting their daughter, Mrs. W. G Sta bot. Miss Marie Teicber spent Thanksgiving at horre and retorced to Davis Station this af tem oar?. Bis? Lillie Ore ss well, of Bishopville, who j hat been visiting Mrs. D. J. Auld, returned ! kose Monday. Rev Y. von A. Riser ic tfce geest of Mr E. W. A. Baltmao, aod will remaia ia tbs citj | CD til Thursday. P Biases Minnie aod Co land Smith, of ] Cameros, S C, are speeding'a few days ! witb Mrs. 0- Weston McGrew. Dr. J. A. Mood, who is io New York is ; mock improved io health, and is expected home about the ead of this week PM isa Naanie B ack of Memphis, Tenn., aod Mi?s Bettie Black, of Fi. Smith, Ark., are io the city, visitiog Miss Moneta Osteeo. Messrs. Abe aod Sol J. Rytteoberg and Mr. and Mrs. I. C. Strasse weat to Savasnab Satarday evening ta spend several days. Messrs. Barry Green, Ashley Mood aod Burdetts Booth, wbo bave been attending Clemson College, arrived home Monday after ?ooo. Mr?. Altamont Moses and Miss Anote G ra kam are at tending the State Convention of tba Daughters of the Confederacy, io sessioo at Rick Hill. ! Ber. J. A. Clifton and Rev. W. A. Kelly ; have returned from attending!, conference io j Chester. Their many friends are glad- that j they will remain to Samter another year. j Ra mor says that Mr. P. P. Finn is about to accept a position with tbe Seaboard Air j Lia?. Mr. Fian baa many friends, ia Samter who woo ld regret to see bim leave, aod we | ?ope tbs report may ba no foe nd ed. Monday wat sale day aod there was a large crowd on tbe ttnets Coort adjourned Satarday afternooo aod Jede? Gary left os tbs night traio for bis . borne io Colombia. Tbs most effective little liver pills made ara DeWitt's Little Early Risers. Tbey never gripe. J S fisghsoo k Co. Three sew cb arch buildings fa coarse of erection, and tbe fourth contemplated, speaks well for ocr little city. Werk cn tbs Bartlett Street Baptist Cborcb :s progressing ni eely and io a few weeks the baildiog will be ready for use. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are daioty lit? tle pills, bot ibey sever fail to cleanse the ?iver, remove obstructions aod ?avig?rate the system. J S fiogbsoo A Co. All t'c tobar co bought io this State for Dcoville, Va , dealers aod mansfactorers is shipped vi* Sumter over the Sootbero Rail- ; way. The Poverty Party ceder the auspices of *ae Ladies' Aid Society of the Baptist Cborcb will be be d Wednesday evenicg in White's hall. The entertainment is a novel one, and rbe public is eordiallr invited. The proceeds go to the cborcb betiding fand. Wheo you need a soothing and bealing aatiseptic application for any purpose, use the original DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, a well known core for piles and ?kia diseases. !t heals sores without leaving a scar. Beware of counterfeits. J S Hugbsoo ACo. Tbe new road across Black River is rapidly approaching eomp'-etion and it is time some move was made towards opening a straight road from '.bia city to connect whh the new road at the west terminus on this side cf the ! swamp. Tbe rafting mania has struck Sumter and everything imaginable is beiog rtffled. A cbaace cao be purchased cn anything from a ball pop or a billy goat to a diamond ring or a teo dollar gold piece ii-.'.- j Don't use any of the counterfeits of DeWitt's Witch Hsz;l Salve. Most of them are worthless or liable to cause injury The original DeWitt's Witch Heze! Salve is a ce: tain core :"or pile?, eczema, cut?, scalds, bsres, sores and skin dueasta. J S Hugh?oo * Co. Somier ?3 io a *?c:?e plrs'nt fwrbotei Acccm- I jaodat on* than ever before in the history rf ! 'be pl-ce A ver? few o' the St^der hr.ri j FIT Company could be *ccos?n>odited ?t rht ; ftntei? ar d th?y scattered ail f.?-r town hu;?t ! j*>g acrt-r.-irriodf:' r s in the j?r va** r>oard:r2 booses The Marion :?nd the Nizon ?ou?' f.re fall ?ear } ?li th? time nr<"3 it frrq-uently occur? that riritors in the city have irocMe i ;a finding a pl-tre to step j If you wcu'd ba*? ?o r^tetit? like ? br-? sad a relish for your neals take Oharate; Uto . Stomach and Liver tablets They corrtct disorders of the stomach and reg?late the liver aod bowel?. Price, 25 cents Savp'es tr*?, at Dr A. J C?jaa'sdfue store MARRIAGE. Harried Wedoesday evening, et tba resi? dence of the brides purems >n Charleston, Mr. W. Scott Harvio ote of Manning's moBt substantial and progressire citizen*, and Miss Ananda Thomas, daneb'.sr of Mr. Stephen Thomas, of the well known firm of Charles? ton Jewelers, Stephen Thomas & Bro. Manning Times. Dr. A. M Brailsferd and bride of Mulline are Tieiting relatives in this county and are the recipients of much social mention. Wbeo the? reached Falt?n, Saturday even? ing they were received by Captain A. M. Brailsford, the grooms father, and a magnifi? cent reception was given them. Toe resi? dence and ground? were beaotifully illumi? nated, and the trees bung with Chinese lameros. It was the manifestation of a proud father welcoming borne a worthy son with bis precion9 companioo, and well be might, for Dr. Brailsford is "a worthy soo of a noble eire." On Tuesday evening Hon. Henry B. Richardson, Col. R. C. Richardeou, and Capt. John C. Manning, uncles of the groom, gare the bridal coopla a brilliant reception and on. Wednesday eveoing a grand'ball waB given in honer of tba ba; py couple. The baft roora was beautifully decorated and was graced with Clarendon's fairest daughters and gallant BOOS.-MaooiDg Times. Two teams collided on Liberty Street, in front of tb? Masonic Temple, Saturday even? ing and one boggy was smashed to pieces. Neither of the drivers sostained injuries bot tbe one io the buggy that was wrecked had a narrow escape. No one can reasonably bope for good health naless bis bowels move ocee each day Wheo this is not attended to, disorders of tbe stomach arise, biliousness, headache dyspepsia and piles soon follow. If yon wish to avoid 'these ailments keep yoor bowels regnlar by taking Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets wheo required. They are so easy to take and mi>d and gentle effect. For sale by Dr. A. J. China. Mr Altamont Mo-ee, as president of the Business League, bag obtained a great deal of interesting and valoableiuformatioo concern? ing the bonded indebtedness, cest of water works, electric light aod' sewerage systems of the towna and cities of this State. Sometime ago be addressed letters to tbe Mayors of all tbe importaDt towns of tbe State asking for this information aod be has now received replies to nearly all of his letters. These letters shew that, with one exception, Somter bas a smaller bonded debt,in proportion to tax? able property, than any other town io Sooth Carolina Another matter of partici lar inter? est at this time is the cost of the sewerage systems constructed io this State is receot years. The Greenville system bas 13 miles of Bewers aol cost $90,0X0 ; tbeSpartanborg system ba?? 17 miles of sewerB and cost $50, 000 ; the Union sy&tem bas been contracted for at a cost not to exceed $35,000-number of miles oot stated. A complete sumnery of tbe facts COD tamed io tbeee letters and a com? parison with the conditions existing in Sum? ter would make interesting readiog. Two Small Fires. Toere were twa email fires Wedoesday, one in the morning and one just after dark. The morning fire was at tbe Baptist Church, the roof of wbicb caught from a cracked stove flue. The old building is being replas tered sioce being moved and a fire was made in a stove to dry tbe plastering. The floe waa probably cracked during the removal of tbe building and a spark escaping ignited tbe roof from tbe inside. Tbe fire was extio* gnisbed without difficulty and little damage was doBe. The fire at nigbt was at George Elliott's boose on Gallagher Row, aod was caused by the explosion of a lamp. Elliott's wife was burned, bot not seriously, aod bot little damage was doe?. Tbe flames were smoth? ered with a blanket before tbe bose wagons arrived. Sow to Oort Croup. Hr R Gray wbo lives near A men ia, Docbess County, N Y, says : Chamberlain's Coogb Remedy ie the best medicine I bave ever used. It is a Soe children's remedy for eronp and neror fails to cure " When given as soon as the child becomes hoarse, or eveo after tbe croupy cough bas developed, it will prevent tbe attack. This sboold be borne io mind aod a bottle of tbe Coogh Remedy fcept at band ready for instant ose as sooo as these symp? toms appear. For sale by Dr A J Cbioa. Thanksgiving for the Cotton Fac? tory School. We wish more of tbe dooors to the feast given the school children of the Cotton Fac? tory could have seen the bright faces that gathered around the well filled tables on our beautiful Thanksgiving Day. The dinner w?3 spread io a grove back of the factory and the two long tables laden with turkey?, meats, pickles, breads, pies, cakes and fruits. Some of the parents ot' the children helped with the feast, a3 weil as some ladies from the towo. The days festivities wound op with a photograph of the pleasant group auder the trees. Mrs. C L. Cra.i? and Mies Sophie Richard? son wish to retcrn thanks to toe following named people for their literal contributions toward tbe Thaok?g.ving dinner fer the Cot? ton Factory school : Tba Misses White, Mrs Perry Moses, Miss Stevens. Miss Fanny Hayr.swortb, Mrs Ja>k Moses. M:?3 Warnie Elmunds. Mrs Dr Baker, Mrs D L Ram*o, Mrs Marion Moise, Mrs Schwerin, Mrs J M Chandler. Mrs J S Ricb arCsotj, Mrs George Dick, Mr Levi, Mrs E Dick, Miss Rosa Cooper, Mr D J W?DO, Mrs B?soding Jones, Mrs D W Owens, Mrs S Bradford, Ryuent>3rg & Sons ?nd Miss Mari? Lee as the almoner of the large donations from the Church of the Holv Comforter A M. fe). Conference. Th* oiuth session of N. E South Carolinn annual cooferei-ce ct the African M. B Church will cannae in M;. Pisgah A M E Churcr-, tbie city, next Wednesday, Ir tb io?t , at 9 a. m. Btsbup W J. G*in?, D D , Of Atie.ntH, (H., will preside, and *bout 2-.0 ministers will he i'> attendance. Tbe corner stone of th* new building wbich is now io course of erection wtU t?p laid ner.'. Saturtis , the 8'r:, at 12 m , by B;tbop G=iins and xot-w her? of the con?ereoce, a-suted Dy Masonic f?ud Ucid Fellow iraitrnities. A. J Bunter. VI ill ?on* <iiven Away. It ls '-errain?y gratifying to ?i;<: public to know <>i one concern in the ian?i wbo ?.re >;::: afraid t<> be generous to the needy <>r; I suEer ing. The proprietory <.! ??r A!.;,>'.: Kew i>i covery for Consumption, Coachs and Cold-, have p?ven away over ten :r:il! ??i 'ri.i borrie of this gr^at medicine : ?ni have t^c - i; '.i" faction of knowing it h *? s.h$??!et?!? < ur- j th'iusar.')'* of hopeton cns?s ArtSm*. Br >n chit is. lib?rsenos* coi al. disease* 0f the Tliroat. C.Kest and longs a-e *UT.-.\J cured by it. Call on J. F. W. Deforme. lira?gi'?. and got ? trial bottle free. Regular site 5ne and $1 Every bottle guaranteed, er prie? refunded. 3. County Board of Commissioners. Tho Coanty Board of Coo?missioners met yesterdaj io recolar session. Supervisor Doro, sod Comuiseiooers Scarborough, Rhodes, McNeil, White and Jenkins were present and Commissioner McLeod absent. The County Treasurer reported November 15th that total cellcotion ot taxes amounted to $4,19? 29. The bond of H. W Scarborough, sheriff elect,- for the sum of $10,000, and tbe bond of Samuel F. Flowers, coroner-elect, for the eum of $2,000, ware approved. Both bonds were made by the American Bonding and Trust Co , of Baltimore, Md. E. H. Mathis, foreman of the bridge force; reported tba: be repaired 137 bridges daring the month of November. A communication was read from Mr. J. M. Reid io reference to hi3 bid fer making index for R M. C's office, viz: "that his bid cov? ered cost of books, Ac , and sixty dollars should be deducted from said bid. A ballot was then taken to select ont of the bidders to makt the index. Ou the fourth ballot Mr H. C. Moses, having received a ma? jority of the votes, the chairmao declared bim elected to do the work of indexing at bis bid cf $800. Tbe followiog were the bid? ders for the work : E. C. Haynsworth, $8T5 D. E. Durant, 450 J. Merrick Reid, 960 H. Frank Wilson, 650 B. P. Cuttino, 800 J. W. Dennis, 900 L. I. Parrot, 750 P. P. Gaillard, 840 H. C. Moses, 8C0 A. P. Vinson, 683 John A. Renco, 550 On motion tbe chairman appointed Messrs. White, Jenkins and McNeill a committee to meet the county attorney aod assist bim in case of Wm Newman vs. Sumter County. Commissioner Jenkins broogbt to notice of Board the condition of Court Rouse yard, asked that railing be put up and repaired. The Supervisor stated that be would have it attended to. A number of accounts were approved, aod tbs Board adjourned to meet Dec 22d. Among the tens of thousands who baTe used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds and la grippe during the psst few yeare, to our knowledge, net a single case bas resulted in pneumonia. Tbos WbitSeld A Co, 240 Wabash avenue, Chicago, one of the most prominent retail draggisss in that city, io speaking of tbi?, says : "We recommend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for la grippe io many cases, as it not only gives prompt and complete recovery, bot also counteracts any tendency of la grippe to result io pneu? monia/' Por sale bv A J China. WEBCK NEAR W18ACKY. One Man Killed end Three Injur? ed. There was a serious wreck on the Bishop? ville branch of the Atlantic Coast Lice, a mile aod a half north of Wisacky, Saturday afternooo. The accommodation train was derailed, 9 cars totally wrecked aod the track toro up for nearly a hundred aod fifty yards Gos Siogletoo, colored, was killed, and Ed Ervin, Ed Rushing aod another oegro in jured. Tbe accident was ci a sed by a broken rail, it is tbooght. The engine patted over safely and tbe passenger coach, which was j attached to tbs rear end of the train escaped. The passengers were shaken op and a few of them bruised, but Done were injured to any exteot. Gus Smgletoo wat riding oo top of a box ear aod wben the accident occurred be was thrown eff aod caught beneath tbe tracks. Be was crushed to death aod buried beoeath the pile of wreckage The passengers were taken oo board tbe engioe aod tender and carried to Elliotts and sent oo to tb?B city. A wreckiog train aod crew wera sent to the scene, the wreck removed and tba track repaired Magistrate Barrett of Bishopville held the inquest over tbe remains of Singleton. --mmm- '?* - Holiday goods, books, art calendars cards, booklets, popular novels aBd children's books. Unusually large stock to select from. Come to us for Christmas goods. H G. ?3teeo A Co. Sumter's Part in the West Indian Expsition. There will be a meeting here Saturday at ' 12 o'clock in the Court House in the interest of the South Carolina Interstate and West Indian exposition. Gen. E. W. Mo se will make a short address on the purposes of tie exposition, a^d Sumter's part in it He'p is needed at once when a person's life is io danger. A neglected cough or cold may soon become serious and should, be stopped at once. One Minute Cough Cure quickly cures coughs and colds and the worst cases of croup,v bronchitis, grippe and other throat and lung troubles J S Hughson A Co. A FEW WORDS OP THOUGHT. BY H. LEWIS, SR. Mr Editor? Please Alow me Space io your Paper to Put a voat of thanks to the Jant mands of the School Baard to the Jantmaods aod Memnors of the City of Sumter Schcol Board. I. Here by Rite to th*nke you Jant mands of granting me, my Reqest of A in Crease of Salary and I fieide that this City Has A God Blest Schoo! Board I Dont I knowe witch of the toj H?9 the Moest watch- ! fol eve of theepe cf tho School Board ore j Poo;ia?man bee coase the Both Keept A watcbfull eye to the City Intr??a Kr,o?e I ! woud lake to save euatbins io the Regardes ! to ?l?e White and Black Rice A inc ttvugt j Ha? A Curd? to my mind A lone: this in-e j the furst i? 'hat God Did Not Exsnct Kvery ?? thing ou: of it)** world un tell He Had mad* j A wor'd Now it Come to tn* to s-oe that I ' Had A very fue Cfcearying frcro in?- colored ? Pei?1 te Bu* A ?*re?t rn^-n?? frpm tNe Whites ! H'M?. I v. i ! -'H\" t h IT f \< :) re tb'OC 'hat Vi .?'.?* th* Wh;*? P>)n J I':?-!;-T P?>?pors .? \:>f cOwS \.jy in J:in<>iir! tuk< 3 ii fi !?.>*'.o i ri i i ?<?hl fo rr; ?r:ri tb*" is tb*'.? if ts ri:?.jj? JW'.a ii.vc ?nd to B i* th?? j X'-. 7't '>?!:?' '.*(..* -v*?.< nr-d that is t> :3 ii J Wore B!--*?r.u li c IT-- an ' give ? tit;? w - !i'<t A loT'g ?rn? line .?;*.? these P'Mvs ! wiH Not Doe H^ven ti the* gn theye 1 .?.);.'! ?cd I Rii?i"g 'rw- fue Sc rating thougt h?'-? co -,s? son:* cf u r white triads R-q^'e j rr* to f>T2soure aod No more to Siyc L. ' atti] Remit?1 you?e H Lewis Sr Sura?er 8 C Dst 3 1900 THE POVERTIE PARTIE. The following mles aod fines will prerail at the Povertie Partie to be giren by the Bap? tist Ladies in White's ball Wednesday eve? ning: RULE3 FOR YE PARTIR. "Ye women must wear ye wool gowneand apron, or tq-ially befitted ?pparal. "Ye menne must wear ye plaie attire. Such menne as do bedeck themselves with gold watch, chain, or brocade tie, sbai! pay ye fine of five cents "Ye mao and ye woman who shall appear a; such partie in garments most euitable shall partake of ye eupper free of compensation. "These rules shall be enforced by ye select committees, who will likewise iotrodoce strangers and also much befriende ye basbfal yoong menoe. "Ye sapper will consist of ginger bread, served with lemonade, at ye price of 10 cents. LIST OF FINES. "These be ye fines for women: No apron lc, stick pin lc, ear rings, diamonds 10c, cotton dress3c, new wool dress 5c, trimmed aprons 3c, plaio fioger rings 3c, diamond rings 10c, pompadour 5c, side combs 2s, steel frames 3c, no glasses lc, bats 5c. "These be ye fines for ye mennt : Moue etacbs 2c, full beard 3:, pateot leather sboea 3c, ye glasees fined same as women, 3 e gold coff bottoo3 5c, je diamond scarf pin 10c, ye plaio scarf pin 5 cents, linen collars 5:, linen cuffs 2c, co moostacbe lc, tao shoes 2c, silk tie 5c. "Extra: Fn'rtiog 33, telling ?ecrets 5e, backbiting 3:, bald-beads25c, partly bald 10s Committees to Examine ye Attira of ye Guests-No 1 : J. A. Clifton, W. M. Graham, Mrs. J. D. Wilder. No 2 : R. K. Wilder, Miss Annie Graham, Mrs. M B. Pearson. Io connection with the Povertie Partie, an Aoctioo Party will be held. Gsatlemeo will be admitted free. Each lady will bring soxe article, made or purchased, worth teo cest3 or more, but not less. These will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder. Walsh & Wilder, auctioneers. Lemonade and Cake wiil be furoished free to all. Tbe above to be followed by a Boo net and Necktie Party, and a grand march io festal array. An imperfect skin is always caused by bad blood. Remove the cause! Improve your blood. How? By tak? ing the blood purifier that has stood the test for thirty years tJofynsf?D's Sarsaparilla! QUART BOTTLE. It has thousands of happy friends. Quart Bottles sell every? where at $i. "THB MICHIGAN DRUO COMPANY." Detroit, Mtcfa._ JJverettes for lira Ula, Th? Famous Little liver HU*. J. S. HUGHSON & CO. Somter,8.C. WANTED, for cash, Dogwood" and Per simmoo Logs. Sootbero Hardwood Company, P. O. Bex 529, Charleston, S C. Nov 14- 4m TSE Standard Warehouse Co., Columbia, Sa C. Cotton Capacity, 20,000 bales. Storage and insnranee 15 ore. per bale per month, or fraction thereof. Special rates on large lots. Liberal advances at low rate of ioter est oo ootton stored witb us. Write to ; EDWIN W. ROBERTSON, Sec, or H. L ELLIOTT, Mgr. Sept 19-3oc -.j State of South Carolina. COUNTY OF SUMTER. By T. V Walsh, Esq., Probate Judge. WHEREAS, LEVANDER ELMORE, k made snit to me to grant him Letters of Administration of the Estate of and effects of Jimes T Brown. dee*??s d These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular tbe kindred and (editors of tbe'said Jmnes T. Bruwo, Nt? of said County and St*te, deceased, that they be and appear before me, in the Court of Probate, to be be.'d at Sumter, C. il , on December 201li, 1900, next, nfter publication thereof, af ll o'clock m the forenoon to ?bow ciuse, if anv iDev have, why ?r-esaid Administra tion sho'j?d not be grnn'ed. Gi^en undi-r my bar?d. ibis 5th day of Drcembc:r, A. D , 1900 TH OS V WALSH. Jtid)je of Probate DfC 5, 1??0_ Es?ate o? Lorenzo Winkles, Dec'd ALL PERSONS laving claims against Hf.;rejaid Estate, wi!i preuent same duly attested, and all persons ic anyway indebted to said Estate will mnke immediate payment to WM W WINKLXS, I)-c n - 3t Administrator. THE SANK OF SUMTER, SUMTER, 5. C. City and County Depositary j Ospita! stock paid in, . . $75.000 00 ? I' divided surplus. . 16,000 00 j Individ?a] !tar?i:iH of r;?ockho!i?^r? in excess or their stock, . 7r\000 00 | Traojacts a general banking business; also I hfi? M S?^ing? 3?nk ?>epartmeiit. Deposes of ! and upward received, interest allowed aj toe rate of 4 ; er cent, per annum, payable Sy.r>\ uni-.ual'y W F. B. HAYNS WORTH, President. MARIO? Momie. W. F. RH AMI, Vice-President. Cashier. Jan 31. chwartz Bros. OUR TOY STORE OPENING. The Christmas Shopping-Begin it Now. Twenty-three more shopping days before Christmas ! Ready here ! The whole store his the holiday atmosphere. Its completeness is absolute, nothing is miss? ing, the holiday spirit is supreme. Begin your holiday shopping POW This is the most comfortable time. Toyi, etc., purchased now can be kept and delivered at any time before X'mas. The area of ocr toy department will be mach in? creased this year. A Perfect Panorama of Dollies FOP die Little ifliss. Every imaginable kind of doll furniture, and io fact more kinds of toys fchaa saint Nick himself could dispose of in one load. Even the Edge Papa and Mama will wonder who contrived each pleasant surprises as aro to be seen tu our toy store. Watch ocr Window Displays. Full sets of Band Instruments, Many new mecbanioal toys-The naov Accordions, Hores, Harps, etc. ing kinds to amuse the little ones. We can't begin to give you a description-just let us show you* Holiday Handkerchiefs. Handkerchiefs exclusive, and handkerchiefs of more popular character, for thou? sands of waDters, for every occasion, taste and purse. Handkerchiefs from 3o to $1.50. Handkerchiefs put up in fancy boxes, 3 and 6 to the box, from 70s to $4 50 the box. Many special vaines in Handkerchiefs at 5c, 7c, 10c, 12^3 to Soc-the best we have ever shown. China, Bric a Brae, Dinner and Toilet Sets, and lamps-a very fine gathering, you can be pleased without trouble from this line The following in Sterling Sil? ver articles: Nail Brushes, Cuticle, Tooth brushes, G.'ove Stretchers, Nail Files, Shoe Horns, Batton Hooks, Curling Irons, Darners, Erasers, etc , etc. All at the Special Price 33c The following in Ebony arti? cles : With band-cut silver mcomiogs. Darners, Tooth Brushes Nail Brushes, Nail Files, Button Hooks, Curling Irons, Shoe Hoocs, Glove Stretchers, etc. AU at the Special Price 25? Also in Ebony : Cloth Brushes, Hat Brushes, Combs and Brushes, Military Brushes and lots of other things. Silk Lambrequins and Scarfs, new Umbrellas, new Furs. SHOPPING TIA ?li EASY HERE, Schwartz Bros. Sumter's Dry Goods Leaders. JUST ARRIVED. A fresh car load of Horses and Huies, ? With prices and qualities calculated to -suit any and everybody. All animals well broke and sold on a full guarantee to be sound. That's Ihe way I buy them and they must turn out so to my customers. My usual stock of Buggies. Wagons, Harness. Grain, Hay, Lime, Cement. Plaster, Hair, Fire-brick, Laths, Terra-Cotta and Sewer Pipe On hand, and I am prepared to sell the same at very close profits Our WHITE HICKORY WAGONS can't be beat. Give them a trial. They are as cheap as others and better. Respectfully, 20th Century Jiovelty and Toy Bazar. 365 Days Ahead cf Competitors, Talking about DOLLS-we can show you the greatest aggregation of Dolls south of New York. Come early and avoid the rush. We certainly have tlxe people talking about our store. Come with the masses. We have on hand a com- ^^Pf^^ plete line of l^^r^^'li Cooking and f?Pi I M fl Hea ti ns; Stoves, W More Wilsen Heaters ?o?-i ?i? :-" Largest line of LAMPS ever shown in this city. Oil Stoves as low as ?4. rm rt maa il o'htT a? c i: es tn bia ed. T, C. SCAFFE, The old reliable Stove Dealer.