Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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WEDNESDAY, OECEMBE? 3, 1902. Szered at the Fost O?ce at Sumter S 0., as Second Glass Matter. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. W. T. Hall?Price Reduced. First National Bank?Statement.^ D. J. Chandler?Boys'Overcoats.1 0;Donnell& Co.?Shoe Weather. A. D. Harby?Choice Horses and Mules. J. Ryttenberg & Sons?Seasonable specials. *? ^Wanted?Shingles. -? Wanted?Pine Wood. ? Sstate of Thomas Levan?Citation. Schwartz Bros.?Topsy Turvey Sale. H. G. Osteen?Barred Plvmonth Rocks. - , PERSONAL. It. Ollie Yates spent Thursday in Florence. . Urs. M. S. Riser is visiting Mrs. J. M. Chandler. Mr. William Moran has gone to At lanta on business. Miss Ni ta Stuckey is spending a few j days in Bishopville. 3?r. W. K. McCoy, of St Charles, vas in town Monday. Julian E. Harby has gone to rieston for the week. Mr. Harry Pate, of Wilmington, N. spent. Thursday in town. Jdr. O. C. Scarborough of Summer ton was in the city last week. Miss Mabie Hearon, of Bishopville, visiting Miss Soule Willeford. Mr. Nathaniel Tolbert, of Bishcp v?Se, w?s in town on business Monday. Mr. J. M. Knight went to New Berry last night to attend the Methodist .Conference. Mr. Whitt, of'the Artope & Whltt Co., has been in the city several days on business. Mr. Richard I. Manning, Jr., who ' has been ill with fever for two months, is still quite sick. Capt. W. W. Lumpkin, Soliciting Agent of the Georgia Railroad, spent Saturday in town. Mr. W. P. Friar, of Charleston, was in the city to: attend the Mason-Friar marriage last week. Mr. W. S. Smith, of Smith ville, >spent yesterday in town and Went to Charleston last night Mrs. John S. Richardson is visting - her daughter, Mrs. J. Louis LaBruce, at Blantersville, S. C. Mr. Charles J. Croghan, after an absence from Sumter of twenty yeais, m*is in the city on a visit f Capt. A. W. Black, of Georgetown, *spen$ Thursday in town with his neice, Mrs. Edward Si Booth. Miss Eugenia Fraser and little Sam Lapsley, return to Virginia this even ing, after visiting relatives, here. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Barrett, of Camden, spent last Thursday in the city visiting Mr. Barrett's parents. Rev. James McDowell has gone to Edisto Island to spend a few days with his daughter Mrs. E? M. Seabrook. Mr. W. Ed. Dick, who now makes ^Washington, D. C, his headquarters, was in the city yesterday on business. Mr. A, D. Harby and Dr.^ E. S. Booth returned Friday night from St Louis, where they went to buy stock. Gen. E. Moise continues quite sick, and his protracted illness is the cause of much apprehension to his many friends. Rev. J. W. Kilgo, Presiding Eider, and Rev. R. H. Jones and Rev. W. A. Fairy left yesterday for New berry *~io attend the annual conference of the . Church, South, which convenes this morning. * Mrs. IL . Co vington and Miss Bessie Lee have gone to Greenwood to attend the marriage of Mr. Arthur L. Gaston, of Chester. Mr. C. J. Levy, of Georgetown, is in the city. Mr. J. B." Roach, who has been quite ?sick for several weeks, was able to be cut on the street for a few hours today. Mr. Paul Friar has been appointed assistant train master, to succeed Mr. C. L. Porter. Mr. Friar has been in I the railroad service for some time, and f. his promotion is a flattering recogni tion of his merit and ability.?Flor ence Times. Quantities of wood is being shipped here by rail. * City Council did not hold a meet ing last month. O'Donnell & Co. have a new adver |; tisement today. Read it. - The negro who shot Policeman Owens ^has not been captured yet. j? Commissioner White is putting the hard clay on West Liberty Street now. ^C* The cotton mill was shut down last week until Monday, being unable to get fuel to ran the engine. A good many Sumter people will take advantage of the excursion rates to visit Charleston this week. I Mr. W. V. Cauthen, bookkeeper for %he J. D. Craig Furniture Co., is hav ing a neat cottage erected on Harvin ~ Street, near CaldweiL Mr. J. Diggs Wilder is having his dd bouse remodelled in every way. For the present the family is dwelling at No. 113 Mill Street. , ? O'Donnell & Co. have placed two ! ^magnificent lights over each front, door. They light up the front, and the street too. It is reported that there is a move ment well under way to organize a -company with a capital of $35,000 to build a new hotel in this city. The chain gang has been working for the past week or two on a new load that has been opened across Rocky Bluff swamp above DesChamps' mill pond. The crowd usually to be seen in town on December salesday was not here Monday. There were a few sales -by the Master and Sheriff, but none of particular importance or interest. The concert given in the Opera House Wednesday evening bv the pupils of St Joseph's Academy was a most successful and artistic musical event and the appreciative audience present enjoyed every number of the well arranged programme. C^SgfiBS MARRIED. The marriage of Miss Emma Mason, eldest daughter of Mr. C. T. Mason, and Mr. Ernest Friar was solemn ized in the First Methodist Church at 5 o'clock last Wednesday after noon, November 26th, in the presence of a large conc?n rse of rela tives and friends. The chnrch was comfortably filled, bnt not crowded, admission being by card and the nsnal crush was consequently prevented. The decorations, which were con fined to the chancel, were very appro priate and pretty, consisting of a wealth of large and handsome palms and potted plants. The music?the March from 1 Tanne haus^r, when the bridal party entered the church, The Sweetest Story Ever Told, during the ceremony, and Men delsohn's Wedding March as the party left the church?was beautifully ren dered by Prof. Shoemaker on the violin asd Mrs. Sneed at the organ. The bride wore a handsome going away dress of green broadcloth and carried a boquet of white carnations,v while the bridesmaids wore white organdie and carried, boquets of pink carnations. The ring ceremony was impressively j performed by Kev. E. Herbert Jones, the pastor of the First Church. The attendente were: Messrs. George Uutcheson, Geo. L. Eicker, John Clack and Jesse T. China, usbers; W. S* Graham and Miss Eosa Gillespie, James Copes and Miss Mamie Winn, E. . Chase and Miss Rhoda Shuford, C. M.' Brand a^d Miss Louise Bright, Elisha Carson and Miss Pauline Davisr F. C. Manning and Miss Pauline Sanders, W. K. Burgess and Miss Theo Gregg, B. J. - Ehame and Miss Blanche -DeLorme, Clay Friar, best man, and Miss Aida Winn, maid of honor. From the church the bridal party drove immediately to the depot where Mr. and Mrs. Friar took the train for Washington where they will spend sev eral days before going farther North on an extended bridal trip. They took their departure amid a shower of rice and old shoes, good wishes and the congratulations of a host of friends. On Tuesday evening a reception was given for the bridal party and a very few other intimate friends and rela tives at the handsome Main Street residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Mason. The halls, parlors and din ning room were beautifully decorated. The reception was a brilliant social success and the gay and? joyous party of young people present spent a delightful evening. On Nov. 27, 1902, at p. m., at the home of the bride's mother, by Eev. J. C. Bailey, Mr. W. D. Simpson, of Columbia, S. C, and Miss Elise Singleton, daughter of the late Eichard Singleton, of Wedgefieid, S. C. A quiet Lome wedding took place at the residence of Mr. G. G. Alexan der on monumental square on Wednes day evening, Nov. 26, last. Miss Mamie, his second daughter, was married to Mr. John Furman Jenkins, formerly of Suinter, but now a promi nent young business man of Camden. The ceremony was performed by Eev. J. L. Stokes, on?y a few invited friends and relatives being present. No cards. Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins will reside at Mr. Alexander's for a few weeks until their handsome new cottage which is now building, is completed.?Camden Chronicle. Marion, November 26.?Mr. Malcolm C. Woods and Miss Sara Power were married. yesterday afternoon in the Methodist. Church at this place. The ceremony was performed by the Eev. W. C; Power, father of the bride, as sisted by the Rev. R. E. StackhoE.se. No invitations were sent out and th? ceremony was witnessed only by the families of the contracting parties and a few intimate friends. Mr. Woods is the son of the late John Woods, of Darlington, and a nephew of Mr. C. A. Woods, of this place, with whom he is associated in the practice of law. The bride is a granddaughter of the late Gen. William Evans and is a beautiful and accomplished young lady. Newberry, Nov. 27.?Today at noon at the residence of Mr^ and Mrs. Jno. A. Summer, the bridges parents, Rev. . Von A. Riser and Miss Jessie Sum mer were married. The ceremony was performed by the Eev. W. L. Sea- j brook of the Lutheran Church of the | Eedeemer. Only a few intimate ? friends and the immldiate relatives of the families were present. After a de lightful dinner Mr. and Mrs. Riser left for a pleasure trip before going to their home at Etheridge, S. C. DEATrT^ Mrs. Annie Crane died at Easton, Pa., Monday afternoon after several months illness. Mrs. Crane was the widow of the late Dr. C. L. Crane, of Wisacky, this county, and made her home in this city in recent years, re moving to Pennsylvania in the early -summer in the hope that a change of climate would prove beneficial to her health which had been failing for sev eral months. While a resident of Sumter Mrs. Crane was greatly interested in mis sion work among the cotton mill opera tives, giving her entire time to the work. . She rented a house near the mill village, and lived there for three years, establishing a day school for the factory children wno could attend and a night school for those who worked in the day. The funeral services of the late Da vid M. Pierson were held at 11 a. m, last Saturday morning at the residence of Mrs. S. A. Brand, on Harvin street. Mr. Pierson, who was a brother of Mrs. Brand and the late Capt. B. G. Pierson, of this city, was a native of Clarendon county and was about 50 years old. He died on Thursday at Fitz gerald, Ga., where he has made his home for several years past. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. A. Parai ra died last Thursday afternoon after a brief illness. The funeral ser vices were held Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock and the interment was in the Jewish cemetery. Card of Thanks. The members of the Second Eegi ment Band desire to express their thanks to the merchants, citizens and ladies who so generously contributed to their Bazaar but especially to the ladies who helped them at the Bazaar, they appreciate their kindness more than they can express. Thanksgiving at the Factory. The Thanksgiving dinner given at the factory Thursday for the mill ope ratives by the generous people of the city was, as in previous years5 a successful and pleasant occasion both to the recipients and the givers. Ow ing to the cold and disagreeable weather the dinner was served in the chapel instead of in the open air as had been planned, but there was room for all in the chapel. Thanks to the efforts of the ladies who arranged for the dinner and those who contributed so liberally there was an abundance for the large number present at the chapel and enough for them to take home for those who were unable to come out. The ladies who had charge of the dinner appreciate the liberal contribu tions of the people of Snmter and they ask that thanks be returned in their behalf for all the assistance given them in providing a real Thanksgiv ing dinner for the mill operatives. Contributors are asked to call at Mrs. George W. Dick's for the crockery and other articles loaned for the din ner. CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Time for Payment of Taxes Extended to December 15th. There was no regular Council meet I ing held in November, and a special meeting was called Monday night to attend to business of an urgent nature. Aldermen Chandler, Dick, W. H. Epperson; Finn and Schwerin were present. Alderman W. H. Epperson was call ed to he chair. Minutes of Oct. 22nd and special meeting of Nov. 10th were read and approved. The time for payment of city taxes having expired, an extension was or dered to Dec. 15th. A penalty of five per cent will be collected on all taxes unpaid at that time and on January 1st the full penalty of twenty percent will be imposed. The clerk was directed to publish a notice to that effect and to adher strictly to the rule adopted. The Clerk reported that he had paid the First National Bank six thousand dollars on loans; and that a certificate for four thousand five hundred is now due. A renewal of that amount was authorized should it be found neces sary. An order was passed directing the Chief of Police to enforce the ordi nance against leaving vehicles upon streets and sidewalks. The Clerk and Treasurer's report for October and several bills, were refer redt- o the Finance Committee. Coun cil then adjourned. Last Quarterly Conference. The Fourth Quarterly Conference of the First Methodist Cnurch was held last Thursday evening,Rev J. W. Kilgo, Presiding Elder, in the chair. The several reports from the various depart ments of church work revealed a healthy and encouraging condition. Some forty-five members have been added to the membership, though much of this increase has been overcome by heavy losses from death and removals. The finances of the charge are in advance of which they were at this conference last year. In all, a prosperous year has just closed. The following officers were elected fos the ensuing year: Stewards?R. 0. Purdy,D. J. Chand ler, C. M. Hurst, L. D. Jennings, L. W. Folsom, J M. Knight, W. B. Burns, A. R. Flowers, W. A. Brown, J. D. Craig, J. T. Green. Trustees?A. B. Stuceky, J. A. Mood, W. B. Boyle, A. W. Crosswell, G. A. Lemmon, H. G. Hill, L. . Durant, A. J. China, J. H. Clifton. Sundav School Superintendent?R. 0. Purdy. The Gagnon-Pallock Stock Co. has been booked for a three night engage ment at the Opera House next week. Jenkins Bros, have just received a large shipment of ball bearing, drop head, New Home machines. See them. Under Ma-1 sonic Temple. Jnly 30. DOG LOST?Strayed or stolen a brin dled bob-tail Bull Terrier, with white on chest and throat, had on collar with H. G. Osteen, marked on name plate. Dog is about 6 or 7 months old and not quite grown. Any information as to his whereabouts will be appreci ated, and a suitable reward for return. H. G. Osteen. 3>E. A. C. NOOT, Eya ' Sight Specialist, Can be consalted from 9 a. m. till p. m. at Chi na's Drug Store, for one montk. If your spectacles do not suit you hare your eye3 examined, as it will cost you nothing. Main office, 34, 8th Ave., New York. Branch office, 366 King St., Charleston, S. C. . B.?People of Sumter who purchased glasses of me four years ago iu Charleston and have outgrown them, can have them changed free of charge, as I warrant all glasses five years. nov 26?lm IS YELLOW POISON in your blood ? Physicians call it flaiarial Germ. It can be seen changing red blood yellow under microscope. It works day and night. First, it turns your com plexion yellow. Chilly, aching sensations creep down your backbone. You feel weak and worthless. ROBERTS' CHILL TONIC will stop the trouble now. It enters the blood at once and drives out the yellow poison. If neglected and when Chills, Fevers, Night-Sweats and a gen eral break-down come later on, Roberts' Tonic will cure you then?but why wait ? Prevent future sickness. The manufac turers know all about this yel low poison and have perfected Roberts' Tonic to drive it out, nourish your system, restore appetite, purify the blood, pre vent and cure Chills, Fevers .2nd Malaria. It has cured thous ands?It will cure you, or your money back. This is fair. Try It. Price, 25 cents. A. J. CHINA, T. D. CHANDLERS BOYS' We have given as much care to our Boys' Overcoat stock as we have to the men's. We have the long coat with vertical pockets?the long, double-breasted coat and the medium length coat?all made and copied right after the men's styles. Get the boy one of our stylish Overcoats, and he will be very proud of it. Sizes, 4 to 19. Prices, $2.50 to $8.50. D. J. CHANDLER Phone 166. Sumter, S. C. Just a few items that the weather will make of interest to you : Any Youth's Suit -IN OUR Entire W*inter Stock, One fancy lot and one lot of blacks, only, excepted, Some good, some better, none bad. ?ll worth more money. All sizes from 13 years to 20 years. It embraces suits at all prices from 5.00 $ 1 ?.O?. You must use your judgment?pay your money and take your choice. ?7ote?This offer is for cash only?no cards. SPECIAL NO 2. We find that the sizes on our odd pants are badly broken and in consequence we have too many larg;e sizes on hand. Here is the big man's chance : All extra pants, 38 to 48 waist measure (all lengths), At Actual #?t. We have made some very deep cuts in our Blankets. We quote one lot only. All the others can be bought equally as cheap. 10-4 Wool Blanket?, absolutely new goods, never sold for less than $3.50 and $4. Now $2 89. We haven't more than 15 pairs of these left. Catch the idea ? The above items for cash and no cards punched. j. There is doubtless a great many of our friends in the country who have postponed buying their family supplies of footwear on ac count of the mild winter, but now that we have been suddenly transformed from Sprisig to Wmter They will be forced to do their buying hurriedly in order to avoid the risk of colds by the sudden change of the weather. We have had a very satisfactory shoe business, and our stock was badly broken early in the season, but recently all the gaps have been filled by the receipt of fresh supplies. 9 HOES, We still adhere to The H. C. Godman Line as being the best value we can get for the little ones, and we know of no investment that will yield better returns to a parent than to buy his children's shoes from u?. The prices range from 50 cents $1 25, according to size, and every pair warranted. SHOES FOR WOIE?. Here, also, we make a specialty of The Godman Line in medium grade. It is the only shoe we carry in stock to sell for $1.50, and the flattering reports received from them justify us in the belief that no better value can be put in a shoe for that price. We are constantly increasing our trade on E. P. Meed & o.'? Line And the lady who is seeking style and quality combined with ease and comfort will be sure to find it here. MEN'S SHOES. Here our strong point is, as it has been for some years, The L. M. Reynolds Line, and they are so well known that there is nothing new to be said of them, except that they are constantly improving on the style without increasing the price. THE RESILIA SHOE. This is a new line which we have recently added to sell at $5. This shoe seems to have filled a long-felt want, inasmuch as it has an Invisible Ventilated Cork Sole, ventilates at every step, and the proper shoe for this cool, damp weather, as it protects the foot from moisture. Neat and dressy, of the finest material and highest grade workmanship. It will immediately impress you with its merits, if you will but take the time to call and examine it. We picked up a few cases of these that were made under contract for the government at $4 per pair. They are hand sewed, high cut. Our price, while they last, is $3 per pair, ?'HONKELL & CO.