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UH HUI HEAR BISHOP?ILLE. f . F. Cr?iech Shot to Death by Spain Kelley. OREEGI WAS HOT ?BMEO. Kelley Used Double Barrell Shot Son and Pistol-Creech Was Shot in the Back. ' Bishopville, May 7.-Mr. W. F. Creech, of the firm of Creech & Lit? tle, live stock dealers, of this place, is dead, and Mr. Spain Kelley, also of this place, oldest son of Mr. John F. Kelley, who is one of the best known men of this county, his slayer, is a fu? gitive from justice. The tragedy occurred on the Cam? den road about eight miles from this place sometimes near 8 o'clock last night. Mr. Creech, Mr. Howard Singleton, ?z. Harleston King and a negro were returning from Camden in two bug? gies and at the place stated they were anet by Mr. Spain Kelley or. horse hack. He was armed with a shotgun and as they met Mr. Creech is report? ed to have said to him: "It seems like you are out hunting,'? and that Kelley replied, "yes, d-n you, I am hunting you." By this time Kelley had passed the buggy in which Creech and Singleton were riding, and turn? ing his horse in the road he Bred at Creech's back. The first shot missed ?Creech, but hit the horse, and Kelley fired again almost instantly. This shot took effect, Creech being struck in the back, below the shoulder-blade. Creech jumped or fell from the boggy and sank to the ground by -the roadside. Kelley sprang from his horse and started to reload his .gun Int-Mr. King who was riding in the other buggy, ran up and seized the gnu and attempted to wrest it out of Kelley's hands. Kelley thereupon drew a pistol and threatened to kill King if ho did not release the gun. King did as he was ordered Kelley then walkod up to where 'Creech lay weering i;i blood on the ground and ?red four bullets from his pistol into Creech's body. Kelley deliberately reloaded his gun mounted his horse -and road off. _ Creech made no statement after be? ing shot, in fact had no opportunity ^to do so dying within a few moments. Neither Creech, King nor Singleton was armed, and they were powerless to do anything, even had they antici? pated that Kelley was waiting on the road to attack Creech. -Mr. Singleton who is bookkeeper for the Little stable in Camden went >j? ^nce io" Camden to notify Mr. a-ueorge Little, Mr. Creech's partner, and Mr. King, who was in Mr. Creek's employ in Bishopville, remain? ed with the body until assistance could Jbe summoned from the neighborhood ?nd he then hastened to this place to bring the news, arriving after mid? night. There ls no known cause for the shooting and- no statement has yet been made that throws any light on the terrible happening. It is currently reported that the killing was the outgrowth of a personn? el difficulty or a family trouble, but Ibis is a mere rumor and without authority. ' W. F. Creech was a native of Whiteburg, Tennessee, and bas been living in this State about eight or nine years. He was about 35 years old and unmarried. Spain Kelley is the eldest son of "Mr. J. F. Kelley, a prominent citizens of this section, who represented Sum? ter county in the House of Represent? atives in 1892-94. , ' ANOTHER ACCOUNT. Bishopville, May 7.-Last night be? tween 8 and 9 o'clock, Mr. W. F. Creech, being on his way from Cam? den ia company with his bookkeeper, Mr. Singleton, and Mr. King, also in his employ, was met by Spain* . Kelley near "Antioch Church, "about six" or eight miles from Bishop? ville and just within the Lee County line. Without any words or statement, Mr. Kelley shot Mr. Creech r?ith a double-barrel shot gun, both barrels. Mr. Creech was not killed im? mediately and Mr. King jumped into tiae buggy with him and endeavored to get away before Kelley could shoot again. He drove as fast as possible, Creech, still living, but they were pursued by Kelley, who shot Creech again with a pistol, and Mr. Creech died immediately after the last shoot? ing. The cause of the shooting is not known. It is reported that Mr. Kelley will surrender himself to the Sheriff, but had not done so at this hour (ll a. m.) Mr. Creech is a member of the firm -^of Creech & Little, who do a large sale and livery business in Bishopville and Camden. Mr. Kelley is a son of Mr. John F. Kelley, of this community. Manning Notes. There is a movement on foot, ad? vocated by some prominent merchants, looking to the etablishing of a public cotton weigher in this town. The purpose being to give the farmers the advantage in price of tho hauling to the depot. Manning needs a board of trade to look after her interests with regard to freight rates. If a proper effort is made we believe a rate on cotton can be procured that will make this ^market the eqnal of Sumter.-Man sing Times. Good Advice. The most miserable beings in the world are those suffering from dyspepsia and liver complaint. More them seventy-five per cent, of the people in the United States axe afflicted with these two diseases and their effects ; such as soar stomach, sick headache, habitnal costiveness, palpita? tion of the heart, heart-burn, water brash, gnawing and burning pains at the pit of the stomach, yellow skin, coated tongue and disagreeable taste in the jnouth,, coming np of food after eating, Jaw spirits, etc Go to your druggist and get a bottle of August Flower for 25 or 75 cents. Two doses will relieve you. 3*7 it. China's Prog Store THE KELLEMEEGH AFFAIR. Cause of the Killing Still a Mys? tery-Statements of the Occur? rence Confused. KELLEY CONTINUES AT LARGE. From The Daily Item, May 8th. Definite information in regard to the lamentable killing of Creech by yonng Kelley, have not been obtainable so far. Each acconnt differs in one way or another, and those who were wit? nesses of the tragedy, it is asid? have been nnable to agree npon a connected statement of the facts as they -occur? red. From the best information obtain? able, Kelley first shot twice with the doable barrel gan and once "with a pistol, striking Creech one time with the Ran. After getting away from Kelley Creech* sfriends, drove for aboat three miles before Kelley overtook them at Mrs. Boykin's place, as they were en? tering the yard. Disregarding the entreaties of King, Kelley proceeded to shoot Creech to death, which he did as he lay in the foot of the baggy, firing two loads from the gan into his, head and neck, and five shots from the pistol, making ten shots in all. The following specials to the State are copied in the absence of any other particulars otherwise obtainable : Camden, May 7.-W. E. Creech, of Bishopville, was killed by Spain Kel? ley, of Lee county, yesterday evening on the public highway leading from Camden to Bishopville, about 10 miles from the former place. It is dtated that Mr. Creech was re? turning from Camden, driving a bug? gy, Mr. Howard Singleton being with him. While going up a hill near the Lee county line they met Mr. Kelly in a two-horse buggy driven by a ne? gro boy. . Kelly evidently did not re? cognize Crech until he was nearly past him. As oon as he did, how? ever, he picked up a pistol lying be? side him and fired three shots in rapid succession which entered Mr. Creech's back. Mr. Singleton got out of the .buggy and was followed by Creech, whose horse took fright and bolted, whereuon Mr. Creech ran up the road toa buggy driven by Mr. King, which was going towards Bishopville. As Creech ran up the road Kelley, who had in the meantime gotten out, seized a. double-barreled breechloader from his buggy and aimed it at him, but Singleton stepped in front of the muzzle of the gun and Creech reached the buggy in safety and was driven off at a rapid pace. Kelley attempted to followed them with his team, but the pursued had made such headway that he realized he could not overtake them. He thereupon unhitched one of his horses and jumping on its back, armed with his breechloader, galloped after the buggy, overtaking it after it had passed the Lee county line. Kelley fired three more shots, killing Creech. It is rumored that this act On Mr. Kelley's part was^ in consequence of an irremediable wrong done by the deceased to a member of the former's family. ANOTHER ACCOUNT. Bishopville, May 7.-This town was shocked this morning to hear of the tragic death of W. F. Creech, who was shot to death yesterday evening by Spain Kelley. Mr. Creech was returning from Camden in company with H. H. King and Howard Siuglteon. About 12 m i lee from this place they were met by Kelley, who was riding in a bug? gy, accompanied by a negro and lead? ing another horse. As he came op? posite to Creech and Singleton, who were riding together, Kelley drew his double-barreled gun from under the buggy seat and aiming his gun at Creech said: "I have been hunting you for 48 hours. " He then fired, but the negro knocked up the barrel and the load went over the. top. of the, boggy. Creech and Singleton then jumped out and the horses ran away. Kelley fired again, the load striking Creech in the side and arm. King then caught Creech and pulled him into his buggy, driving rapidly away. Kelley fired again, the load striking Creech in the s*de and arm. King then caught Creech and pulled him into his buggy, driving rapidly away. Kelley mounted the horse he was leading and rode after the retreating men. King, seeing that Kelley was fast approaching, whipped his horse into a run and this pace was kept up for more than two mlies. Coming, opposite the house of Mrs. Sallie Boykin, Creceh begged King to stop as he could go no further. They drove into the yard, Kelley following. King pleaded with Kelley not to shoot again as the man was dying. Kelley rode up to the buggy and fired twice with his revolver, killing Creech instantly. Neither Creech nor the two men with him were armed. The verdict of the coroner's jury was that the deceased came to his death by means of gunshot wounds at the hands of Spain Kelley. Kelley has not yet been apprehended as the sheriff has been absent on busi? ness for several days. HAD NOT WRONGED KELLEY. Further information in regard to the shocking tragedy was brought to Columbia last night by Mr. John Mil? ady, who was in Bishopville when the shocking news was brought to the town. He stated to a reporter of Trie State that the entire town is in gloom, and practically all work has been sus? pended and stores close. Both of the principals in the awful affair were popular in the town, lt is said that with his dying breath Creech declared his innocence of any wrong toward Kelley. The body of the dead man was taken to Tennessee last night by Mr. J. B. McLaughlin, a lawyer of that palee. From a Cat Scratch On the arm, to the worst sort of a burn. ; sore or boil, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve , is a quick cure. In buying Witch Hazel j Salve, be particular to get Dewitt's-this j is the salve that heal? without leaving a j gear. A ppecific for blind. Heeding itching, ; and protruding piles. Sold by J. S. Hugh son & Co. THE IRISH LAND BILL lt Passes Its Second Reading in the Commons by an Overwhelm? ing Majority. London, May 7.-The Irish land bill passed its second reading in the House of Commons by 443 votes to 26 tonight. During the debate referring to the question whether the bill would make for home rule, Timothy M." Healy pointed out that the measure was sup? ported by the Ulster members, who he said, ought to know its effect better than "English amateur politicians, however respectable." Mr. Healy said he regarded the bill as being a measure of peace, which he hoped would .infuse a new spirit into the hearts of Ireland and England. T. P. O'Connor, while criticising its details, defended the bill. He said it was no leap in the dark. Peas? ant proprietorship in Ireland had been most successful. The evicted tenants must be restored to their holdings. John Morley, Liberal who was re? ceived with opposition cheers, said the bill was a bold and courageous measure and a revolutionary extension of the land purchase system. Mr. Morley said the bill marked the col? lapse of the system by which England had governed Ireland since the union, and that it would create fresh prob? lems and inevitably lead to further changes. In the winding up of the debate Mr. Wyndhm made light bf what he called the "bogey of home rule.,, The con? clusions the Government had arrived at seemed logical. It had arrived at them in view of three considerations which it considered essential, .namely, to deal adequately with the congestion in Ireland ; to cheap and expedite ju? dicial procedure, and to protect the interests of the general taxpayer. The Irish secretary said he desired that this great occasion should not be lost and that he did not despair of passing the bill. The division was then taken and the bill passed its second reading. An analysis of the division shows that all the Nationalists, the main body of the Ministerialists and almost all the Liberals voted with the major? ity. The minority consisted of the radical section of the Liberals, includ? ing Sir diaries Dilke, and a couple of Unionists. In the lobbies of the House Mr. Wyndham's speech was interpreted as meaning that the Government is very willing to consider reasonable amend? ments to the bilL A Pig With "f wo Tails. Laurens, May 7.-This seems to be a year of monstrosities. The fact was recently noted in this correspondence of the birth, near here, of a puppy with four tail?. Last week a sow be? longing to Mr. Henry Wright, of this county, gave birth to nine pigs, among which is a little rooter with two tails, both of the regulation length. The extra tail is on one side of tue pig. CONFEDERATE VETERANS' REUNION. On account of the Confederate Veterans' Kennion, to be held at New Orleans, La. May 19th to 22d, 1903, the Southern Railway will sell round-trip tickets from all points to New Orleans, La., and return at rate of one cent per mile distance traveled. Tick? ets will be on sale May 16th to 21st, inclu sive with final date to leave New Orleans without validation May 24th, 1903. Origi? nal purchasers of such tickets may secure , an extension of the limit to June 15,1903, by depositing tickets with the Special Agent at New Orleans not earlier than , May 16th or later than May 24tb, upon , payment of a fee of fifty cents. The Southern Railway offers convenient , schedules ana most excellent service, and every effort will be made to assure Veter? ans and their friends attending the Reunion a most pleasant and comfortable trip. Un surpassed Pullman accommodations will be afforded, and the service in every re? spect will be all that could be desired. Full information and particulars as to schedules, etc., will be cheerfully furnished on application by any Agent of the South? ern Railway, or, R. W. HUNT, Division Passenger Agent, W.,H. TATLOE, Charleston. Asst. General Passenger Agent, Atlanta, Georgia. Reduced Rates Via Atlantic Coast Line New Orleans, La.-United Confederate Veterans' Reunion. Tickets on sale May 16th to 21st, inclusive. Final limit May 24th, 1903. An extention of final limit to June 15th, may be obtained by deposit of tickets with Joint Agent at New Orleans on payment of fee of fifty (50) cents. Rate one cent per mile. May 21 Call on ticket agents for exact rates and any other information and see that your tickets read via the Atlantic Coast Line. Approved: H. M. Emerson, W. J. Craig, Trafile Manager. ' Gen. Pas. Agent Cheap Rates Via Southern Railway. On the dates named below, the Southern Railway will sell special round-trip tickets as follows : To Nashville, Tenn., account of General Assembly, Cumberland Presbyterian church. Rate of one fare plus twenty-five cents for the round trip. Tickets on sale May 19th, 20th and 21st, with final limit June 1st, 1903. To Atlanta, Ga., account of National Convention, B. Y. P. U., of America. One first class fare plus twenty-five cents for the round trip. Tickets on sale July 8th, 9th and 10th with final limit July 15,1903. Solid vestibuled trains. Elegant Poll man sleeping car service. Unexcelled Dining-Car service. For full information in regard to schedules, tickets, etc., apply to any Agent of the Southern Railway Company, or, R. W. HUNT, Division Passenger Agent, Charleston, S. C. General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the U. S. A. On account of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the ll. S. A., to be held at Los Angeles, Cal., May 21 June 2, 1903, the Southern Railway will sell tickets at greatly reduced rates to Los Angeles and San Francisco, Cal. Tickets will be sold May 2d and May 11th to 17th, 19J3, inclusive, with final return limit July 15, 1903. Stop-overs will be allowed in Colorado and all points west thereof. All information as to rates, schedules, etc., cheerfully furnished on application to any agen of the Southern Railway, or R. W. Hunt, Division Passengrr Agent, Charleston, S. C. W. H. Tay?oe, Asst. Gen. Pass. Agent, Atlanta, Ga. VICTORY OVER DEVIL. Claimed by a Columbus, Ohio, Pastor, But Congregation Skep? tical. g Columbus, O., May & - The Rev. Paul L. Johnson was dismissed from the pastorate of S. Matthew's Lutheran Church, West Side, by the congrega? tion today because of his declaration made from the pulpit that he has re? ceived some new revelations on the Bible, particularly with regard to the baptism of the Holy Ghost and to faith in Christ. He was remarkably successful in his pastoral work at St. Matthew's church and had just completed the erection of a handsome edifice for his congrega? tion. The doctrine which he preached to his congregation last Sunday for the first time is that after earnest and long praying one may receive a reai baptism of the Holy Ghost, and that after that can heal diseases and per? form other miracles by the aid of faith. He startled his people by declaring that he had by faith cured himself of a certain throat trouble with which he had been afflicted. Suddenly the trouble returned while he was preach? ing and he was scarcely able to speak. He asked his people to pray with him as the devil was trying to overcome him, and after about ten minutes he announced a victory over the devil and his voice returned with its former power. Washington, May 7.-Shortly be? fore 7 o'clock this evening the con? cluding scene in the Venezuelan ne? gotiations was enacted at the British embassy in the presence of Herbert W Bowen, Venezuela's plenipotenti? ary, Signor Mayor des Planches, the Italian ambassador; Sir Michael H. Herbert, the British ambassador; Baron Speck von Sternberg, the Ger? man minister, and Herbert G. Deer? ing, the secretary of the embassy. Mr. Bowen first signed separate protocols for reference to ?The Hague tribunal of the question of the preferential treat? ment of the blockading powers in the payment of their claims against Vene? zuela, and immediately afterward there were signed the conventions providing for the settlement of the allies claims by the several commissions which are to meet at Caracas this summer. Mr. Bowen almost immediately cabled to President Castro the brief announce* ment, "Last protocol signed." The striking feature of The Hague protocol is the concluding clause of article 1 which provides that in case The Hague decides adversely to the blockading powers' contention for preferential treatment, the manner of payment of the other creditor nations shall be such "that no power shall obtain preferential treatment." 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 : UX 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 fctreet, used them. They cured the three of us. I am here in the city every few days and can substantiate the remarks I have made." For sale by all dealers. Price, 50 cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co., Euff?lo, N.T., sole agents for the U. S. Remember the name-Doart's-and take no other. 1 BUDS ?ND FLOWERS OF ? Paine's Celery Compound Makes and Keeps the Children "Well and Strong. Mothers MRIIC It thc Home Medicine For thc LiCUe Ones. Thc children, God bless them, are the buds I and flowers of our homes. Without their j prattle and hearty laughter, our homes would j be desolate. They should ever be carefully j tended in childhood and youth, if we expect i them to ripen into perfect men and women. In the home and at school, the children have their times of ill health and suffering. We often note the pallid and bloodless cheeks, j heavy eyes, nervous movements, and twitch? ing of limbs and muscles. They complain of headache, drowsiness, weariness, dyspepsia, and indigestion. All such symptoms and ail mints mean that the seeds of disease will have a fast and firm hold, unless proper measures are taken to restore a perfect condition of health. Thousands of wise and prudent parents have made their children happy, healthy, and vigor? ous by giving them nature's medicine, Paine's Celery Compound. In many severe and com? plicated cases. Paine's Celery Compound has restored health when the little ones were given up by physicians. If your dear ones are not as hearty, strong, and rugged' as they should be, try'the health giving virtues of Paine's Celery Compound. It makes and keeps the children well. The house is made bright and cozy with fl DIAMOND DYES I Pillow and table covers, curtains, I portieres, afghans, tidies, and chair I coverings, may be dyed beautiful I and artistic colors. Direction book and 45 dyed samplet free, gt DIAMOND DYES, Burlington, Vt. frasg HINDI PO '40?t\ RESTORES VITALm \:%W7? Made a THE ?ft OAY >^>?2k of Me. SRENCH REMEDY produces the above result in 30 days. Cures Nervous Debility .Impotency, Vancocele, Failing Memory. Stops ali drains and , Josses caused by errors of youth. It wards off In I sanity and Consumption. Young Men regain Man? I hood and Old Men recover Youthful Vigor. It gives vigor and size to shrunken organs, and fits a man for business or marriage. Easily carried in the vest pocket. Price Tft PTC 6 Boxes $2.50 fry mail, m plain pack-gy lg I O.age, wit.* bitten guarantee. OR. JEAN Q'HARRA, Patf$ China's Drug Store. STAR BAKERY Next door to Post Office, Liberty street, . Sumter, S. C. Bread, Cakes and Pies of every description. We make as good bread as there is sold in the State and we want your patronage. We carry a full line of Fruits and choice Candies. A first class lunch room for ladies and gentlemen with Oysters any style.' Ice Cream, Milk Shakes, and Gold Drinks in season. April 8 eow2m 50 YEARS' EXPERIENCE TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS &C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an Invention is probably patentable. Communica? tions strictly confldential. Hjindbookon Patenta sent free. Oldest acency for securing patents. Patenta taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific ?rican. A handsomely illustrated weekly. I-nreest cir? culation of any scientltic Journal. Ternis, ?3 a vear : four months, $L Sold by all newsdealers. MUNN & CQ.36,BTad"a"- New York Branch Office. <?? F St. Washington, P. C Call, see and buy our crepe paper. Qsteen & Co. The Fragrant Violet The creeping honeysuckle-all that is beautiful in nature no\ begins to assert itself-perhaps in detriment to the appearanc of one's castle, for does not the harmonious effects of natur? tend to magnify the ugliness o? those weather stained #an< faded spots just behind the blinds, or along the stoop and fence An investment in a gallon or barrel of MOORE S PURE HOUSE COLORS A pure linseed oil paint, will prove profitable whenever there is any portion of the in terior or exterior of your dwelling that requires beautifying or preserving. THE BUENS HAEDWAEE CO., STJMTEE, Will be pleased to quote prices and furnish color cards. SE2TJA2?X2T MOORE & CO., Manufacturers, Brooklyn, 2T. Y. - - - - Chicago, m. Mch 2-e o d-m a m j & s MACON, GA. SUMTER, S. G. ROCKY MOUNT, N, C. Artope & Whit* Co., Gr. E. RICHARDSON, - - Manager. Marble and Granite Monuments, Head? stones and Iron Fencing. Large Stock Finished Work on Yard. You will find our prices much lower than you have been paying. Investigate, call or write for designs and prices. Special discount for the next thirty days. Office and works 33 E. Liberty Street, Sum? ter, S. C. Aug ll SUITED AFTER 35 YEARS. Unsolicited Testimonial Received by Cr. Z. F. Highsmith, the Optician. First Methodist Church, R. Herbert Jones, Pastor. Sumter, S. C., May 2, 1903. Dr. Z. F. Highsmith, Sumter. S. C. Dear Sir and Brother : This is to say that the lenses furnished by you' some weeks ago are giving me great satisfac? tion :. and that I am as well suited, not? withstanding the difficulties, as I have ever been. After an experience of 35 years with opticians and occulists in the leading cities in two States, I make this statement to your credit. You are at liberty to use this letter in any way for the benefit of the community. I would like others to know that they can get any work in your line dene as well in Sumter as they can in Charleston or Atlanta. Yours truly, R. Herbert Jones. May 4-ecd lm FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SUMTER, STATE, CITY AND COUNTY DE? POSITORY, SUMTER, S. C. Paid up Capital 76, OOP 00 Sa rpi ns and Profits - - - - 25,000 00 Additional Liability of Stock? holders in excess of their stock. 75,000 00 Total protectioo to depositors, $175,000 CO Transacts a Genera I Banking Busioess. Special attention given to collections. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT. Deposits of $1 and upwards received. Ia tereRt allowed at tbe rate of 4 per cent, per annum, on amounts above $5 and not exceed? ing $300, payable quarterly, OD first days ai January, April, July and October. A. J. CHINA, il. L. EDHUXDS, President. Cashier GUN AND LOCKSMITH I takevpleasure in giving no? tice to my friends and the pub? lic generally, that, having re? gained my health. I have re? opened my shop, and am ready to do any work in the line of Guns, Locks, Sewing : Machines, &c Prices reasona? ble, work done promptly aud satisfaction guaranteed. Shop removed to No. 22 West Liberty street, two doors from Osteen's Book Store. R & BR AD WELL. The Laipst and Most Complete E?bli?Bes? South Geo. S. Hacker & Sonr -MANUFACTURERS OF DOORS; SASH, BLINDS, Moulding & Building ^ Material. office and Warerooms, King, opposite CAA non Street, CHARLESTON? S. C. ?ar Parchas* our make, which we guaraa-t?. superior to any sold South, and thereby save money. Window and Fancy Glass a Specialty October 16-o fl PAINT SHOP kept by a practical painter of" 30 years' experience, where can be got Lead and Oil mixed any color, also Ready Mixed Paints and Paints for different use, such as Floor, Roof, Iron, Var? nishes, Bronze, Sandpaper, Put? ty, Gold Leaf, Dry Colors, Calso mine, etc. I want some work painting and upholstering. I: will paint your house, Kalso mine or paper the walls cheap, for while at work I am very apt to find a Sofa. Rocker, or Sideboard that needs scraping., and varnishing, also upholstered. I have some pretty colors in Morocoline, Hair Cloth, Mohair Plush, or I may find a Car? riage or Buggy that I will paint for ten dollars and give you a set of harness free, or paint the buggy for five dollars and no gift. Buggy tops $9.00, fitted on Whee.s, steel tires, painted - and put on ready for road, ?10.00 per sett. Shafts, paint? ed and trimmed, $2.00. Agent for Council's Self-lu? bricating Axles. Office in Curtis Houses, Nc 326 South Main street. H. B. CURTIS. 'Phone 196. I paint signs. The hammocks being sold by H. G.. Osteen & Co., haven't a superior ?HS Sumter, at the price.