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b?t (tto? ijmau m m&LscwsL t?BNESDAY, MAY 8,1801. Entered at the Pott Office at Sumter,S (?., as Second Class Matter. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. D J Chandler-$10 Suiti. Wants-Laborers Wanted. Schwartz Bros-We Waat You all. J Ryttcnoerg & Soae-Linen Crash Suits. PERSONAL. Hr. W.O. Cain speot yesterday in town. Miss Kate DeLorme is at home for tee sara . mer. Judge O. W. Buchanan bas returned to the city. Mr. Steadman Yeadon, is ia the city for a few days stay. Dr. N. 6. Osteeo, of Darlington, spent Sunday io the city Mr. C. S. Strange, of Clarendon, was in the city Monday. Miss Blanche O'Neill is spending a few <lays tn Columbia. Miss Ida Stansili is io Colunbia attending the Musical Festival. Jos. F Rhame, Eec, of Manning, speot Saturday io the city. Mr, Tracey W. McCoIluaa was in the city several days last week. Mr. M G. Rytteobere arrived io the city Monday from New York Min A. C. Weeks baa returned from a visit to Lancaster Cou a ty. Mr. Adolph Manheim is again up from a two week's spell of fever. Mrs. L. B. Durant and M:as Nellie Rast are spending a few days io Colombia. Mr. J- W. Weeks, oi Clarendon, waa io the city last Tbuesday on business. Mrs. Rosa Cooper, of Wieacky, ia visiting Mrs. T. H. Dick, Jr., io Columbia. Mrs. Jobo Kershaw retorced Thursday afternoon ta her borne in Charleston. Mrs George W. Dick baa returned frem Rock Hilt where abe baa beeo visiting. Mrs. M L. Barrett aod Mrs. S. F. Flowers have goo? to Bishop ville to riait relatives. Col. J. Harvey Wilson and Mr. W. D. Rhodes, of Majeaville apest Thursday in town Dr. H. B Noble, of Waahiogtoo, D. C , a preceptor of Dr. Geo W. Dick;, ia on a visit to him Mr. E. P. Smith, proprietor of the Floreoce Steam Laun?ry, was IQ town on business Mooday Miss Elisabeth Summereon went to Colum? bia Monday morning to attend the Musical Festival Miss Julia Schwerin left on Wednesday evenioz for New York where abe wili 7ioit relatives Miss Marloo Richards, of Blenheim, S. C , daogb'er of Rev. J. 6 Richards, is visiting at Rev F M Satterwb?te's. Mr C W. Kingmao wa3 in the city Thurs? day. Be ta now on the road as the repre? sentative of Royal Baking Powder. Dr. N W Edmonds waa too unwell Sun? day to preach and io consequence there were oo services io the Presbyterian Church. Mr. aod Mrs. J R. Haycswortb, of Sum? ter, spent severn! days io towo last week with relatives and ?riscds -Darlington News. Mr. T. D. Chandler left this morning for a three weeks visit to bis brcther} Sev S. E Chandler, at Corpas Cbriatij Texaa. Mr J. F Gleno/?ri?? baa beecbuyis? cot? ton in this city tor the firm of Charles E. Johnson & Co , lett Friday morning for bis tome io York vi i le. Mrs J W. L Melton, of Colombia, spent Friday io the city oo her way home from Sommertoo where she baa been visiting ber mother, Mrs. R H Belsar. Col. J. D. Blending returned to the city last week from Corsicana, Texas, where be has been visiting bis son, Judge J. M. Bland? iog, for tbe past few months. Rev. H H. Covington, Dr J. F W. DeLorme and Mr. R i Manc-icg left Monday morning for Greenville to 8t?end tbe annual Council of the Episcopal Church Messrs. Dave Wino, Director, Wm. Moran, Robert Warren and E A Jenkins, of tbe Second Regiment Band, went to Columbia yesterday to attend tbe Musical Festival Rev L 0. McCutchen, of Bisbcovil e, is a member of the senior class in tbe Presbyte? rian Theological Seminary, Colan:bia, a- d will be graduated at the commencement io be he.d on Thursday. The governor bas added to the list of dele? gates appointed to the national convention ct Tuberculosis to fae held at the Grand Centra! palace, New York city, on May 15 &u? 15, the name of Dr. van Telberg Hoffman, o; Sumter. Dr and Mre V?D Tel berg-Hofman left oo Monday for Mobile, Ala, where Dr Hofman will attend the Sixth Annual meeting of the Association of Southern Rail? way Surgeons, May 7ib to 9th. Dr Hofxan is on the programme to read a paper cs "Lame Ba:k in Railway Cases." Mr. F. C. Hyman, of Sumter, wss over in this section last wetk and bought all the cotton that was left of last year's crop. Mr. Hymao is one of Sprunt & Sons' t'ig Ouyers, and perhaps handles more cotton than any other buyer io this part of the State -Alcot correspoadeot Darlington News Maj. S. G. Spann left Mondayta:orniog for Meridian, Miss., to join bis comrade? at their State reunion in that city next Wednesday. After which Mtj Spann will accompany his camp, Daoney H. Meory, No. 1312 of which be is commaoder aod delegate to toe grand reunion in Memphis. The icezoan's turo bas come. AU stores should close promptly at 6 o'clock--not 6 15 or 6 30. The Episcopal Suoday School bad a pic nie at Pccataligo Saturday. Tbe local supply of spring chickens ts very limited and does not begin to meet the demand. ? Try tbe new remedy for costiveossa, Cham berlain'a Stomach and Liver Tablets. Every box guaranteed. Price, 25 cents. For sale by Dr A J China. The Witherspoon Broa ' Co baa applied to the Secretary of State for a charter. The capital stock s to be $40,000. A very enjoyable fish fry and picnic was held at Cain's Mill last Thursday night. A large crowd of young people attended. The front of the Dennis O'Donnell build? ing oo Liberty Street is unsafe, and a roil? ing bas been placed across the sidewalk. The least io quantity aod most io quality describes DeWitt's Little Early Risers, tbe famous pills for constipation, and liver com plaiota.-J S Hogbson & Co Cleikof Court Shepard Nash baa moved into bis handsome new home oo the State burg road just beyond the city limita Ha caw residence is one of tbe handsomest And moat modero in all its appointments built io recent yeara by a citizen of Sumter. DEATH. Mr. Jen-D T. Edwards died nt his home in th 8 city early this morning of apoplexy. His death was totally unexpected, as be was Io his usual good beal? h ap to tbe time be was st.-ickeo down. Be waa * son of the late Rey. E A Edwards. He was about 33ye*rs old and unmarried. Tbe burial sesvice will be held at tbe cemetery, at 10 a. ru. tomorrow The body will be earned from the bouse at 9 45. The following gentleman have been apfoioied pallbearers-J. J Harb?, A G Flowers, Barrow Walsh, Hembv Sartb. Hazai Sinder?, R K. Wilder, H. C. Cottino aod L D. Jennings. Mrs Effis li. McLeod, died at ber home in Lynchburg on Saturday night aged, 56 years. She bad been ill for several months and death brought relief from sufferrne that abe had borne with Christian fortirude aod resigna? tion The funeral services were held in Lynchburg at 12 o'clock Sunday. The church was filled with ber relatives and friends, all of whom loved ber for tbe worth and nobility sf character thar, had made ber an ever present influence for good io tbe community Mrs. McLeod's maiden name was McLean, and she was a native of Robinson County, N.C She was the widow of Capt. W. J. McLeod who died a few years ago. Soe leaves a large family of children and step? children, all of whom will rise op to cali her blessed. Mr. L. M. Crosswell died at bis borne near Elliott's on Saturday night. Be bad been ill for several weeks and bis death was not ooexpected. For several years be had Buf fared from brights disease aod io bis iast ill? ness bis ?ind became deranged as a result of bia sufferings. Be was a native of tbis eoooty, bot for a 'comber of years, until re ceatly, be bad lived io Darlington County. Be was ?boat sixty years of age, and a vet? eran of the Confederate army, losing an arm io the war. Tbe funeral was held at Lynch borg Sunday afternoon. BELIGIOUS ; There will be'preacbiog at Tirzah Pres/by terian Cborcb oo next Saturday mornisg at ll o'clock, preparatory to celebrating tbs sacrament of the Lord's Supper on the fol? lowing day. Tbe public is invited to both sorri ces. Capt. H W. Lucias bas commenced work oa bis residence oo Republican Street Con? tractor McKinney has tbe cootr&ct. it is about time for the Sumter Telephone Co , to begin work on the foil metallic circuit system that is to be installed. Tbe county will have to spend considerable mooey to rebuild tbe jail. It will amount, practically, to buildiog a new jail. DeWitt's Little Early Risers search the re? motest part of the bowels andi remove tbe impurities speedily with oo discomfort. They are famous for their efficacy. Easy to take, never gripe.-J S Bugbson & Co. Ice dealers io several towns io this State tbat do cot enjoy the possession of ice facto? ries are ad ver tisi o g to sell ice at 4C cents a bnudred. The strawberry crop from Graham's farm will be viiry small this, year owing to the re? daction io the acreage planted in berries. Tbe strawberry acreage now is less than a taird it was two years ago Mr W J Baxter, of North Brook, N C, says he suffered with piles for fifteen years. Be tried many remedies with no results until be C3ed De Witt's Witch Hazel S?lve and that quickly cured bim.-J S Bugbson & Co. One of the veterans of the police force took a day off last week to go fishing. He fished miostrioosiy all day ?od landed one Big cray-fish He is going again soon The Northwestern R. R., carried three and a bali cars foll of picnickers to Providence Friday morning and the Somter k Wateree Carried five ears foil to Somter Junctioa. Recruits are wanted fer tb? U. S Artillery stationed on Suilivun's Island A recruu iog office has oeen opened in Columbia. This is an opportunity for those who wish to eater toe army. Too are much more liable to disease when your liver and bowels do not act properly. DeWitt's Little Early Risers remove the C >use of disease.-J S Hughson & Co. Trie successor of Magistrate R. W. Hudson deceased, of Mayeaviile, ?ill be appointed by ice Governor opon the recommendation of tbs Legislative delegation. No oas has shown a exposition accept the pr?.position of the County Board, relative io loe erection of the new j ii 1 in the suburbs instr ad ot on tbe old jail iot. Sun affections wili readily disappear by usiug DeWitt's Witch Hczsl Salve. Look out for counterfeits. If you get DeWitt's you will get good results. It is the quick and positive cure for piles -J S Hugbson & Co. Attention is directed to the ne? advertise? ment of D. J. Cbaidler, she Clothier The warm weather calls for a light weight suit, a straw bat and other garments suitable to tbe season Chandler can supply all your needs. The Natatorium will open today and the huaareds wi j patronized it last summer will be glad to koow that they will not h-.ve yesterday stated that the openog would be "Wednesday of next week." This was an a week ionger ie wait. "Our little girl was unconscious from strangulation daring a sudden and terrible attack of croup. I quickly secured a bottle of One Minute Cough Cure, giving ber tbree doses The croup waa mastered and our little darling speedily recovered " So writes A L Spafford, Chester, Mich.-J S Hughson & Co The veterans left for Columbia this morning to attend the State reunion. Be Biles the delegates from Camp Dick Andvr soo and the sons of veterans who will go as delegates from the local camp, quite a large number of veterans and sons will go over io spent several dar3 io Columbia white ibe reunion is in progress. Every once io a while a report is circulate 1 that the ACL officials are ccosiderioii plans for tbe long boped for new passenger depot and train shed. The depot is a neces? sity aod will be built in time, but it is hop*d that the rumors now going the rounds have solid fact to back tbem and that the depot will be built tbis summer. Zo Sept Sis Lsg. Twelve years ago J W Sullivan of Hartford, Conn, scratched bis leg with a rusty wire. In? flammation and blood poisoning set in. For two years he suffered intonsely. Then the be?t doctora urged amputation, ' but," he writes, "I used one bottle of Electric Bitters and i; boxes of Bucklen'e Arnica Salve an<l my J?{ was .??und and well as ever." For eruptions, ecxeina, totter, salt rheum, sores and all blood disorders Electric Bitters has no rival on earth* Try them. JF W DeLorme w ll guarantee sat isfaction or iefund money. Only 50c. 5 capt ?? acott Carson Hesigns. ". IT reply to a letter tendering his resigna tioo as a member of toe staff of Gen. C. Ir? vine Walker, commander S. C Division- U C. V , Capt E Scott Carson Das received the following letter : Summerville, S C , May 7, 1901.. Coi. E. Scott Carson, Sumter, S C. My Dear Scott : Yours of the 4ib inst, to hand. I regret exceedingly tbat you feel it necessary to resign from your positioa on the division staff of the So. Ca. Division.. Io deference to your wi?hes I must accept it. Be assured that I have highly appreciated your long filling ot the office, frons your 'splendid war record and our long personal friendship, both of which, particularly tbe former, qualified you for tb? position. Yours very truly, C. ? Waiker, Comdr. S. C. Div. U. C. Y. If people only knew what we know about Kodol Dyspepsia Core, it would be used io nearly every household, as there are few peo? ple who do not suffer from a feeling of full? ness after eating, belching, flatulence, sour stomach or water-brash, caused by indiges? tion or dyspepsia. A preparation such as Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, which, with no aid from the stomach, will digest your food, cer? tainly can't help but do yoo good.-J S Hngbson ? Co. At least a thousand people were on the gra? ded school square last Wednesday afternooo during the concert by the Second Regiment band Tbe programme was one of the best the band bas ever given. Many of tbe old favoritee were among the selections bot there were a number of oew pieces on the pro? gramme. The band bas reached a stage of excellence that entitles it to take rack with bands made up of professionals aod the peo? ple of Sumter do notfollv appreciate* our band until they bear otber bande play The weekly concerts will be fully as popular this summer as tbey were last and more benches will be needed on the square. The Business League is the proper body to take bold of the matter of haviog a special exhibit of Sumter County tobacco at the Charleston Exposition. It is conceded by ?Il tobacco men that the best bright tobacco produced io Sooth Carolina ie grown io the Puddin' Swamp section of tbis county, and an exhibit would not be complete with? out specimens of Puddin Swamp brights. ' I have been suffering from dyspepsia for .'.he past twenty years and have been unable after trying all preparations and physicians to get any relief. After taking one bottle of Kodol Dyspepsia Core I found relief and am cow in better health than I have been for twenty veers. I can not praise Kodol Dys? pepsia Cure too bighiy," tbo9 writes Mrs C W Roberts, North Creek, Ark.-J S Hugh son & Co. Io places cotton that wat thought to have been killed is coning op to poor stands, bot the ce.jorityof farmers did not care to take the risk of waiting and they have replanted. Raio is now badly needed 'o bring up the cotton aad the oat crop ia suffering Instead of the oat crop being unusually fine it is now feared tbat, owing to the dry weather jost as it is beading, it will be a partial failure If there is not rain within the next few days the yield ot oats will be very light. It is reported that the fire insurance com? panies doing business in this State will in? crease their rates on all mercantile risks and perhaps ou dwelling houses also. No authoritative announcement bas yt been made but the information is said to come from a source that entitles it to full credit. If this be true there will be nothing for the public to do bot grin and bear it Insurance is a necessity and if all the companies increase their rates the public will be helpless Tbe rates appear to be bigb enough now and DO one will pay more with a good grace. Biliousness is a condition characterized by a disturbance of the digestive organs Tne stomach is debilitated, the liver torpid, the Dowels constipated. There is a loathing of food, pains in the bowel.?, dizziness, coated tongue and vomiting, first of the undigested or partly digested food and theo of bile. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets aHay the disturbances of the stomach and create a healthy appetite. They also loee up the liver to a healthy action and regulate the bowels. Try ibfm and you are certain to be much pleased with the result. For sale by Dr A J China. The Witherspoon Bro3. Co., which will sorceed to tbe business of Witherspoon Bros. & Co , as soon HS the charter is issued br toe Secretary of State wi!! enlarge and expend the Ou?iness of manufacturing furniture and coffins which bas already grown to large pro? portions With a c.tpital of $40,000 in the business it is reasonable tc expect big things of the new company. Rev. W A. Kellv, Chaplain of the Sumter L:cbt Infantry, pre?ched the an nu*! sermon to the company Sunday night. The cfimpaoy attended in uoirorm ?nd listened attentively to the earcest and interesting sermon deliver? ed by the Chaplain. The Presbvterim Church, where the services w"?re held, was filled by the large congregation that was present. "It ?3 with a good deal of pleasure and sati fiction that I recommend Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy," says Droggist A W Sawtelle, of Hartford, Conn. "A lady customer, seeing the remedy expoeed for sale on my show case, said to ie : 'I re .liy believe that medicine saved my life the past sommer while at the shore,' ?ud she be? came so enthusiastic over its merits that I af once made up my mind to recommend it in the future Recently a gentleman came into my store so overcome with colic pains tbat be sank at once to tb-? flior. I gave him a dose of tbis remedy which helped bim. I re peitpd the dose and in fifteen minutes be lefc my store B TJ i11 o sr informing me that he felt ss well as eve.- " Sold by A J China Speaking of the Associated Charities So cie'y suggests an experience Secretary Hurst had the morning after the mass meeting. vSoon after be reached his office oue of the leading professional beggars called on bim and demanded her share of the thousand dollars be had to divide out among tbe poor people of tbe city She was assured that there were ro thousand dollars to be divided and she could not be given anything She would not be con vined, however, and persisted in demanding her anare This is the class of ppople that will give the society the most trouble and Seer*. Hrv Hurst will have the brunt of the trouble to bear WANTED-One hundred good laborers for work on the new mill building, wnges 75c per day Applv at the new mill, Lancaster, S. C. T. C. Thompson & Bros. May 8-4t You want a Ten Dollar Snit We want to say to you that uncommon suits for Ten Dollars is our kind-they are good fitting, well tailored suits, such that any man might wear with dignity-suits that are satisfactory the very first time they are put on, and that continue to satisfy 'till they're worn out. We've a ten dollar line that includes All Wool Serges, Cheviots, Scotches and Cassimeres in plain colors, handsome mixtures and patterns. They are the best values we ever offered at this price. Try one on if you like-we shall not insist upon your buyiDg. If we cannot satisfy you, your money isn't wanted. It is easy to match the price of these suits, but not so easy to match the quality at the price. We also have Lower and Higher priced Snits in numerous styles. Men's Negligee Shirts 50c to $1.50 A beautiful line of Children's Wash Suits 50c up. D. J. CHANDLER, THE CLOTHIER. &e&evo&e cece JOGO CABBAGE PLANTS. OAA AAA Cft0Da?e P'antt for sale, ^ vU?Uv\/ per hoodred 15c, per thou? sand $1 JJS, D,?tO or over $1 per thousand. Address, E M DOAR, May 1 Georgetown, S. 0. All who have Hay :: Corn and Oats To buy it will pay you to see us. We are prepared to fill your orders from one bale to a car load. And wheo you bay grocpries without seeing os or getting our prices you don't know what you are missing We are here to save you money and if you will give us a chance we will do it We invite yon to come and see oar large aod sssrT ed stock We are looked between the A C. Lioe aod Southern depots Our phone nam ber is 53 Sound oar pulse over it and we will go back at you with socb prices that will coovince you at onoo that it will be worth your time tbac you take up talking to as Yoars very truly, GROSSWELL & CO., PHONE 53. FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN. 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