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WEDNESDAY. APRIL i, 1903. ?<tfvi'*?? at ?he foti Ojflce at Sumter. S fJ., ujc Second Class Mitter. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Doan's Kidney Pills. .^??2 D. J. Chandler-New Hats. Dr. Z. F. Highsmith-Notice. E. A. Jenkins-Jnst Arrived. J. Ryttenberg & Sons-Your Easter Snit. O'Donnell & Co.-Come, Gentle Spring. PERSONAL. Mr. E. V, Green is in the city. Mrs. M. H. Beck has returned from ?a visit to Florence. Rev. V. R. Gaston, of St. Charles, spent Thursday in town. Capt S. M. Aman o:: Heriots, was in the city yesterday. Mr. Walter McCoy, of St. Charles was in town Friday. < Miss SElla DeLonne has gone to Charleston to visit friends. Cadet Guy Warren of the Citadel Academy is at home for a few days. Mrs. Julian E. Flowers has return? ed from visiting relatives in Bishop ville. CoL Warren Nelson, of Clarendon, spent Wednesday and Thursday in town. Mrs. W- H. Dorrill has retnrned to Georgetown after a pleasant stay in this city. Messrs. R. W. McCutehen and L. F. Montgomery of Wisacky were' in town Thursday. Mrs. A. C. Phelps and children, from Columbia are on a visit to Mrs. Phelps' parents. Mr. J. V. Wilson has returned from Columbia where he has: been on busi? ness for two weeks past. " Mr. William Auld has returned from Charleston where he has; been attend? ing the College of Pharmacy. Miss A. V. Donnelly of Atlanta . will be the guest of Mrs. Tuomey for some time. She arrived, last Wednes? day. Mrs. Ella Tuomey and Miss Louise 5 Bright reached home last Wednesday after spending five weeks in New Or Jeans and Atlanta. Prof. Hugh Haynsworth of Furman University is in the city on a short visit, having taken advantage of the examination period to get leave of absence for a few days. , Messrs. W. H. Seal, J. T. McNeal and F. E. Thomas of the Board of County Commissioners were in the city yesterday attending a meeting of " the Board. As will seen bp from our Hagood cor? respondence, Mr. Thos. 0. Sanders has been critically ill for several days. His many friends hope for his recovery, out have little encouragement. His -death was reported in'the city yester? day but afterwards contradicted. Mr. Arthur Reames of Bishopville passed through the city Wednesday evening with his bride on their way .home. Mr. Reames married Miss Pet McQuarters of Columbia, S. C., last Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. J. Frank . Fate and Son went up to Bishopville that evening to the reception that was given Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Reames at Mrs. F. S. Beames' Thursday. The new school bonds will be floated at 4 per cent, and they shonld com? mand a premium. ? Andrew Peters, the well known hackman, of this city, died on last Saturday after several weeks' sickness. An elegant line of low cut shoes for ladies is the subject matter of an at? tractive advertisement of J. Rytten? berg & Sons today. Real estate prices are higher than for years and those who have been holding for an advance may hold too long. Mr. George D. Shore has purchased the Stubbs property fronting on Main street and extending through the square to Harvin street. Reports from all parts of the country are that the plant louse or aphis, con? tinues; its ravages on the oat crop. The damage already done is very great and it is feared that more than half of the oat crop-the finest for many years will be a total loss. ' We are indebted to Mr. R. Sumter Williams for an invitation to the annual commencement of the Charleston College of Pharmacy. Mr. Williams is a member of the senior class. The Sumter Medical Association is sparing no effort to make the coming anuna) meeting of the South Carolina Medical Association the greatest sue-1 cess as well the pleasantest in the his? tory of that organization. Before taking steps to bond the city to put in a sewerage system the Council should ascertain if the Water Works can be purchased now. If the owners are willing to sell at a reason? able price the city should buy by all means, for a water supply is essential to a sewerage system. When the Seaboard Air Line builds into this city the building of cotton mills will begin and Sumter will then begin to manufacture a large part of the thirty odd thousand bales of cot? ton heretofore shipped away from this market annually. There have been rumors current for some time of a purchase by the S. A. L. of land in this city, and the report ?was renewed again on the streets yesterday. Direct inquiry made to the owners and agents of the property indicated failed to verify the rumor. The Sumter Military Academy ball team defeated the North Carolina Mil? itary Academy team Thursday after? noon in a very pretty and interesting game by a score of ll to 1. The S. M. A. has a strong and well balanced team and when they play ball for all they are worth, diey are winners. The N. C. M. A. had a good team here but it was nos strong enough to down the local aggregation. The display of new spring goods and millinery on Monday and yesterday by Messrs. Schwartz Bros. was up to their best standard, and was visited and ad? mired by large crowds of both ladies and men all of whom united in praising the taste energy and skill displayed in the arrangement of everything. DEATH. Mr. W. H. Smith, a well-known merchant of Cameron, Orangeburg county, died at his home in that place last Thursday morning, aged about forty years. The funeral was held in Cameron Friday. Mr. Smith had numerous friends in this county who will hear of his death with regret. Miss Elizabeth J. Plowoen died at 10 o'clock Monday morning after a long illness. The remains were taken to Manning, her former home, on the 9.30 train Tuesday morning, where the regular funeral services were held and the interment made. Services were held at the residence of Mrs. H. C. Ingram on East Liberty street at 8.30 o'clock Tuesday morning af? ter which the body was taken to the depot. A Card. To the Churches of the Black River Union. Sunday was a bad day, bad for a meeting. It broke up our Union meet? ing. Like a mighty cohort the wind and rain dashed into the serried ranks j of our plans for the Sunday service 1 and scattered them. Perhaps we found compensation around the peaceful 1 fireside, a compensation not unspiritual. But we failed in the collection for the old preachers. Can't all the churches make a quick collection and thus get compensation in this particular too. Let us do so at the earliest possible convenience and send it to Dr. C. C. Brown. J. D. Huggins. Change of A. C. L. Agent. I I Capt. Rowland having resigned the Agency for the Coast Line Railroad at this place, Mr. Thomas Walsh, has been promoted to fill the vacancy. He has been cashier under Mr. Rowland for several years, and is thoroughly familiar with the work. Having the ability and energy to discharge the duties, and with his well known cour? tesy and attention, he should make a satisfactory agent both to the company and patrons. ? Capt. Rowland resigned in order to be able to devote all his time to his other interests and duties. The change went into effect today. Ready for Spring. 2 Is the announcement of O'Donnell & Co. It is scarcely necessary as it shows for itself ; but we direct atten? tion to their advertisement. Any one who expects to buy anything will make a mistake not to read attentively O'Donnell & Co's advertisement and make a visit to the store before buy? ing. Unveit?ng Exercises, Woodmen of the World. SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 1903. Assemble at Camp-12.30 p. m. Exerciess at Grave-1 p. m. . PROGRAM. Music by the Band. Song-Quartette. Ritual Ceremony-Officers, C. C., Cl., W. & S. Song-Quartette. Poem-Why should the spirit of mor? tal be proud. ' ' Unveiling the Monument-C. C. and Master, Cr. MUS?C?-Band. Memorial Address-H. F. Wlison. Closing Rites. Music-Band. ? The Public is cordially invited. The opening display of the Sumter Dry Goods Company which began to? day and will continue through tomor? row, has been visited today by crowds of people, who have admired and complimented the exhibit as exceed? ingly handsome. I The N6w York Herald of recent date published a sketch of two Monas? teries lately built near Poughkeepsie on the Hudson: at the head of which was an illustration of the Monastery of the order of the Holy Cross, of which Rev. Shirley. C. Hughson formerly of this city, is a member. The article is reprinted in this paper. The Episcopal Church has bought the Whittemore property on the corner of North Main and East Calhoun streets, with a frontage of 50 feet on j Main street. It is stated that a' new church will be erected in the near future on this lot, the old church be lng too small to accommodate the con-1 gregation and a more central location being desired. Sheriff Scarborough Policemen Weeks and Gallagher and Messrs. .C. F. McFaddin and H. H. Smith have returned from Darlington. They testified in the case of the State vs. Grant Williams which was tried in Darlington March 24th. Williams was found guilty of stealing two bale3 of cotton and was sent to the chain gang for three years. Magistrate Nettles of Privateer was in the city Thursday to hold the pre? liminary in the case against John R. Keels, who is charged with taking part in the attack on Tom Connell's house in Groomstown a few weeks ago. Mr. Keels appeared and waived the preliminary and gave bond for his appearance for trial at the next term of court. Although no advertisement had been published for bids for the school bonds to be issued by the city, City Clerk Hurst has been receiving many letters of inquiry about the proposed bond issue for several weeks. These letters come from brokers and invest? ors in all parts of the county, south and west as well as north. Sumter is so certain of securing a public building appropriation from the next Congress that the question of the most suitable site is berni; earnestly discussed. Some people think the building should be on Main street while others are just as positive that the ideal location is io hu lound only on Liberty street. The farmers generally of the State will do well, perhaps, to note care? fully and bear in mind hereafter the report of Prof. Ciiambliss after his investigation of the work of the "oat louse" in several places, that he "observed in all cases, where se Lrious damage was done, the same fields nvere in oats last year, while oats on j lands that were in other crops last ; year were injured, when at all, very slightly."-News and Courier. Meeting of the Charity Association. According to announcement the United Charities Society of Sumter held a meeting in the Opera House last Friday night. The Second Regiment Band was pre? sent and rendered several selections in their best style which were very much enjoyed by the audience. Mayor Stuckey, president of the society stated that the purpose of meet? ing was to receive reports and to elect officers for another year. The secretary rendered a report of the receipts and disbursements. Dur? ing the first year which ended April 30th 1902, there were 179 members who contributed one thousand dollars. A large part of this amount was paid out to the regular beneficiaries in stated monthly sums. A considerable por? tion was expended through the "Ward commitees for medicines, nourishment, ice and milk for sick persons in des? titute circumstances. From the "emergency" fund many calls were met. There was also an "ice fund" and a "wood fund." Great good was accomplished and much suffiering re? lieved. The ladies of the Ward com-' mittees were faithful and self sacrific? ing in their work of mercy. During the second year the membership de? creased and receipts up to the present time are about one fourth of the first year. The expenditures had been of the same^character of those for the preceding year. Rev. H. H. Covington briefly ad? dressed the audience, impressing upon them the "obligations of strength to weakness, riches to poverty and intel? ligence to ignorance." He emphasized the value of such an organization as the Charity Society in the develop? ment of the best traits of character in those who imbibe the principles for which it stands. Major Marion Moise followed in a thoughtful address, beginning with the prediction of Israel's great law giver that "the poor shall never cease from among you" and his exhortation to the rich, to aid their unfortunate brethren with open handed generosity. The Ecclesiastical policy in dealing with poverty he" claimed has largely been a failure, because of the way in which it has been perverted and pros? tituted by systematic, mendicancy in ? all past ages; encouraging improvi? dence and slothfulness by lending some color to the claim that poverty is a blessing from Heaven. The necessity of organized intelligent disbursements to the needy and the suffering were clearly shown. In closing, the speaker commended the work of the society and appealed for its continuance and support. The election of officers re? sulted as follows: President-A. B. Stuckey. Vice Presidents-H. L. Scarborough, H. Harby,% W. M. Graham, Neill O'Donnell, D. J. Chandler and E. W. Hurst. Treasurer-W. F. Rhame. These officers, constitute the Ex? ecutive Committee, together with Chairman of Ward Committees. These committees and the secretary will be elected at the first meeting of the Ex? ecutive Committe. Wedgefield Items. Wedgefield, March 31.-We have had rain, wind and frost in the past few days, but it is not thought the fruit is damaged yet. Mr. J. E. Goff of Rocky mount, N. C., and Miss Carrie Wright, daughter of Mr. R. L. Wright of our town, were quietly married yesterday afternoon, Rev. R. H. Jones of Sumter officiat? ing. They left on the evening train for their North Carolina home. Miss Decca Singleton of Charleston is spending a few days at Dr. F. M. Dwight's. Ex-representative W. A. Nettles of Privateer, spent today in town. Messrs. J. H. Aycock & Sons have added to their clerical force, Mr. Ernest DuBoise of Timmonsville. Miss Sallie Pooser of Forreston who has been spending some time with Miss Bessie Kelley returned ghome, to? day. Lee County items. From the Leader and Vindicator. Slight frost was reported seen by several last Friday morning. We are sorry to hear that our good old friend, Mr. K. McCaskill, has been very sick with grippe. He is a able to be up again. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Decker with their three children, after spending a few weeks with Mr. J. C. Rhame, father of Mrs. Decker, returned to their home at Claremont, Fla., last week. J. DeJough, Esq., of Florence, at? torney for the A. C. L. for the past 25 years was in town last week get? ting the particulars of the throwing of the brick bat into the car near Wis acky. He called to see us and said the detective had arrested two parties as the guilty ones and thinks he has the right ones. Supervisor Durant has taken a trip over to Richland county to see some of the roads over there that have been put in splendid order with road plows and champion road machine. He was so pleased with the work done that he has ordered a plow and one of those machines and has bought six able bodied mules. He will put them to work at once on those sections of roads that need the work most. The mad stone that was applied to the wounds on the face of Mrs. Cly burn's little boy, made by the bite of a mad dog, stuck to one, but failed to adhere to the wounds that had the bruised flesh cut out. The little fel? low is doing very well. Mrs. Annie H. Wheeler, wife of Mr. C. O. Wheeler of Syracuse, Darlington county, died last Thursday, March 20, of consumption. The body was taken over to St. Charles and there met by relatives and friends and conveyed to the Mayesville cemetery and laid to rest. Funeral was conducted by Rev. E. M. Haynesworth. Mrs. Wheeler was about 43 years old, of lovable char? acter and a consistent member of the Baptist Church. Mr. S. H. Edmunds went to Co? lumbia Saturday to assist in the ex? amination of applicants for the ap? pointment as midshipman at the Naval Academy at Annapolis to be made by Congressman Lever. Sumter is tile banner market for old boss sales: there is always a big crowd present and our people are eager bid? ders and some of them will try to buy everything offered whether they have any use for it or not. LECTURES ON FORAGE CROPS. Profs. Spiliman and Newman to Speak Here April I5th. To the Editor of The Item : Please permit, me through your columns, to call the attention of the public to the fact that arrangements have been made with the Agricultural Department for holding a series of Farmers meetings in our district, commencing at Lexington Court House April the 13th. These meetings are a continuance of the policy adopted last year of trying to arouse interest among farmers in stock raising, and general diversified farming. To this end, a number of meetings held were in the Spring, and were largely attended and highly commended. The department officials, interested in this special work were much pleased with the results, and report to me, an encouraging interest in the grow? ing of forage and hay crops. These reports, and the number of requests for special forage crop seed, encouraged me to continue the agitation begun last year, in the hope, ultimately, of bringing about practical results for the farmers in the district. The meeting at Sumter, will be held on the 15th, of April, from 12 to 2 o'clock, in the Court House. Professor Spillman, or Ball, of the Department of Agriculture, and Prof. Newman of Clemson College will be there to de? liver lectures on subject of practical interest to all farmers. I trust to see a large crowd of those interested present. The day, I am sure, will be weil spent, in listening to these experts. Literature will be distributed, and an opportunity had for securing these special seed, for experimental purposes. Come yourself, and bring your neigh? bor with you. Very repsectfully, A. F Lever, M. C. 7th S. C. ATTENTION ! Dick Anderson Camp, No. 334. U. C. V. Headquarters Dick Anderson Camp No. 334, U. C. V. Sumter, S. C., March 30, 1903. The regular annual meeting of Camp Dick Anedrson, No. 334, U. C. V., will be held at the Court House in Sumter, S. C., on Monday April 6th 1903, at 12 o'clock noon. A full at? tendance of members of the Camp is requested as business of importance is to be transacted., including the elec? tion of officers, delegates to the con? ventions to be held at New Orleans and Columbia. All members are earnest IVx-requested to pay their dues on or before said meeting. Unless our Camp dues are paid to the proper head mast? ers in time we will not be allowed re? presentatives at either convention. By order H. C. Moses, P. P. Gaillard, Adjutant. Commandant. NOTICE. I have bought out the entire stock of optical goods and fixtures of E. A. Bultman. If you have eye troubles tell them to me. Dr. Z. F. Highsmith, Graduate Optician. Corner Main and Liberty streets, Sumter, S. C. April 1-2t The Horner Boys to Try Conclusions With the Crack S. M. A. Team. On Friday and Saturday afternoons the team from the Horner Military Academy of North Carolina will line up against the nine V)f the Sumter Military Academy. The local team has been practising hard since their recent victories and promises to be in fine trim for the two games this week. The Tar Heel team has played several games and will give the home boys a tough fight for the victory. The games start at 4 o'clock and only 25 cents ad? mission fee will be charged. It is hoped that a large crowd will be on hand as the games will cost about $50. A Fatal Mistake Is Often Made by the Wisest People. It's a fatal mistake to neglect backache. Backache is the first symptom of kidney ills. Serious complications follow. Doan's Kidney Pills cure them prompt ly. Don't delay until too late. Until it becomes diabetes-Bright's dis? ease. Read what this gentleman says : Capt. D. W. Welsh, keeper of the Wood County Infirmary, Parkersburg, W. Va., says : UI had to go around trying to evade pain constantly, aware that a false step, jerk or twist would bring punish? ment, and I was afraid to handle anything for fear of a reminder in the shape of a twinge of pain. I trade at Dr. J. N. Mur? doch's drug store on Third street, and have something to get in the drug line every time I come in. It was theie I learned about Doan's Kidney Pills and I took a supply home with me and used them. My wife used them and my sister, Mrs. A. Amick, of No. 645 Seventh street, used them. They cured the three of us. I am here in the city every few days and can s?b.-tantiate the remarks I have made." For sale by all dealers. Price, 5n cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. Y., sole agents for the L". S. Remember the name-Doan's-and take no other. 1 WANTED-White people to work in I Sumter Cotton Mills. Apply to D. ! Jas. Winn, Superintendent, j Mch 25-3t. j WANTED. A man to sell Sewing Ma i chines. A No. 1 contract to ri<_;ht kind of ! a man to *tart on. with good chances for j promotion. Experience not necessary, j Call on or address THE SINGES MVG. CO.. V.V2C) Main Street. Columbia, S. C. March 18-4t. WANTED. -Respectable young women to learn cigar making. $6 to ?8 per week can be made in two months time. Endorsed by the ministers of Charleston. Board seemed for girls from the country. AMEBICAN CIGAB Co., Charleston, S. C. March ll-6t. Jf*ew Mats. We are never behind with Hat styles. If you are a Stiff Hat man or a Soft Hat man, you will find the Hat here to fit your face-as well asfyour head. The Spring Derbys are handsome. Wp have differ-, ent blocks-suitable for men of different ages and of dif? ferent build. The Knox hat and the Hawes hat are here, as well as many other good makes, $1 to $5. Phone 166. ll V mm Ea l l J Sumter, S.fC. 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