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Styt. Mattara aub Sauiljm j W WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1904. tr eti. a,i the to*t U?Uit al ?umier S 0?-, as Second Ufas Mitter NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Casioria. Virginia-Carolina Chemical Co. H. Frank Wilson, Master-Sale. The Sumter Bf nking & Mercantile Co. ?he B. J. Chandler Clothing Co - Clearance Sale Continues. PERSONAL. Mr. John Couser was in the city Mon? day. Dr. Kirk, o? Hagood was in the city Friday. Mr. Scriven Moore of Stateburg was. in the city Friday. Mr. Leo Young, of Remberts spent '" Thursday in town. Miss Emmie Sanders, of Hagood, is , visiting friends in the city. Miss Thea Lopez has returned from .a visit to Jacksonville, Fla. Miss Nellie Eiowe, of Cnarleston is visiting Mrs. J. H. Chandler. Miss Pearl Poat, of Columbia, is visiting Miss Nellie Monaghan. Miss Sarah Nelson, of Statebarg, is -visiting Mrs. W. B. Murray. Mrs. Jas. E. Jervey has returned 1 rom a visit to Winston, N. C. Mrs. Friar, ol'Elm City, N. C., is visiting at Mrs. C. T. Mason's. Miss Jane Purdy returned toN the Columbia Female College last week. . : Mrs. Mamie Fewell, of Rck Hill is visiting her mother, Mrs. H. L Dink ins. Prof. Hugh C. Haynsworth of Fur znan University was in the city last week. Mr. Len B. McCallum, the postoffice mailing clerk, spent Sunday in Columbia. Miss Lucy Graham has gone to Sum? mit, N. J., to visit her sister, Mrs. W. L. Brower. Misses Eva and Bernard Cooke, of .Richmond, Va., ara tbe guests of Mrs. Sichard L Manning. Mr. Sam Gillespie, who spent the holidays in the city, returned to Harts -ville Thursday morning. Mrs. Crawford Sanders of Hagood, who has been visiting at 211 Salem -avenue has returned to her home. Mrs. W. H: Zemp, of Camden, re? turned to Camden Monday morning . -after spending a few days in the city. Miss Bessie Ingram left on Monday 4or Columbia, to spend* the week with her sister,' Mrs. C. C. Fishburne. The friends of Mr. McDonald Fur man will be glad to know that his condition was more favorable at last -reports. Major J. A. Enslow, Jr., of St Au? gustine, Fla., is on a visit to his fa th? or. Mr. J. A. Enslow, on Lis way to New York. Solicitor John S. ?ViIson and Messrs. Charlton Durant and M. C. Galluchat, of Manning were in the city last Wednesday. Miss Marie Fewell, of Rock Hill is . in the city having come to attend the marriage of Miss, Aida Winn and Mr. Geo. Bicker. J?r. Louis G. Warren, formerly of ihis county, but for the past twenty years a citizen of Florida was in the city Saturday. Conductor J. C. McClenaghan has been appointed Station Master at Florence to succeed J. S. Jeffers who recently resigned. Miss L. H. Gregorio has returned to her home at 108 N. Washington street, after spending the holidays with rela? tives at McPhersonville, S. C. Rev. H. H. Covington left on Saturday for Clemson college where he was to hold services on Sunday by invitation of the college authorities. Mr. Moses Moore, who was injured several weeks ago by a fall through the broken flooring in the vestibule of the Masonic Temple, is still con? fined to bed and improves slowly. Mr. Calvin W. Chandler who has i>een living near Cokesbufy for the past few years but recently returned to this county and is now located at Wedgefield, was in the city Friday. Miss J. EL Cairns left for her home in Charleston, S. C., on Tuesday, having spent a most delightful visit to her grandfather, Mr. J. A. Enslow and aunt, Mrs. M. D. Moore. Senator R. I. Manning and Repre? sentatives A. Moses, T. B. Fraser and John H. Clifton went to Columbia yesterday morning to be present at the opening of the General- Assembly which convened at noon yesterday. Mr. R. H. Keels, Sr., has been moved by the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company from Barnwell, S. C., to this city where he will hold a responsible position. Mr. Keels is the - next younger brother of Capt. I. B. Keels of this city. Misses Honor Lang and Kate Sumter have returned to the city after a month's absence in Berkeley county where they were entertained among other guests at a large house-party by Mr. and Mrs. Etseli Gaillard at their hospitable mansion, *'Belmont," on the banks of the Santee. Dr. Hugh H. Young, of Baltimore, Md., spent last week in the city at the Hotel Sumter. Dr. Young is a member of the John's Hopkins Hos? pital staff and a widely known spec? ialist. Dr. Young came to Sumter to spend a few days hunting partridges, but was unfortunate in encoun? tering the coldest weather and the only snow storm of the winter. Mr. D. W. Cunningham left yester? day morning for Darlington where he will open a clothing store in the next few weeks. Mr. Cunningham has been a resident of this city for about eight years and his numerous friends here regret his decision to leave Sumter. Mr. Cunningham knows the clothing business thoroughly and will give Darlington an up-to-date establish? ment. The many friends of Rev. J. E. Stevenson, late pastor of the Presby? terian Church at Mayesville will be glad to hear that he has received and accepted a unanimous call to the pastorate of the Presbyterian Church at Elberton, Ga. He expects to leave for his new field of labor about Febru? ary 1st. WINN-R?CKER. Marriage of Two of Sumter's Most Popular Young People. ' - . I Miss Aida Winn, second daughter of j Mr. D. James Winn, and Mr. George L. Bicker, were married at 7.30 o'clock last evening in the Presbyte- ? rian Church, Rev. ET. W. Edmunds, performing the ceremony. The church was elaborately and beautifully decorated in green and white, smilax vines and white roses being used to carry out the color scheme with a taste so exquisite as to excite the admiration of all of the large and fashionable congregation that filled the church to overflowing. It was remarked that it was wonderful what charming results could be accom? plished with such simple material as smilax and white. roses but these were used with a lavishness that was subordinate only to the artistic taste of the decorators. The decoration was done under the direction of Mrs. Agnes Bogin, Mrs. H. M. Sanders and Miss Olivia Ingram, to whom it was a labor of love. Just prior to the arrival of the bridal party the following musical pro? gramme was rendered "Sweet and Low," Organ, Miss Mamie Edmunds, and Violin, Prof. Schumacher. " Vio? lets^' Solo by Mr. Moore of Liledown, N. C. "Traumeri," Organ and Violin, Miss Edmunds and Prof. Schumacher. "I Promise Thee," Solo by Mr. Moore. As the sweet and tender cadences of the last song was dying away the organist began playing the Wedding March from " Tannehauser" and the bridal party entered the church. The bride and groom met at the altar and beneath a wedding bell composed of hundreds of white roses and feathery smilax vines their troth was plighted and Dr. Edmunds pronounced them husband and wife. The bride was exquisitely gowned in embroidered white chillon over white silk, with tulle veil, and carried a bouquet of white carnations. The pnly ornament she wore was a beauti? ful and costly pearl and diamond brooch, which was the gift of the groom's mother. The attendants were, Master Wal? ter Mirna, who entered first bearing the wedding ring on a silver waiter, and Little Miss Susie Bultman, the flower girl. Then came the ushers, Messrs. W. S. Graham, C. B. Yeadon, W. E. Burgess and Henry Hill, followed by Miss Rhoda Shuford and G. E. Hayns? worth, Miss Lizzie Winn and George Hntcheson, Miss Marie Fowell and G. A. Lemmon, Miss Theo. Gregg and J. G. R. Wilder, Miss Olivia Ingram and Elisha Carson, Miss Pauline Davis and B. J. Rhame, two bridesmaids entering together by one aisle and two groomsmen by the opposite aisle. Then came the bride with her sister Miss Mamie Winn and the groom with Mr. L Harby Moses. From the church the bridal party drove immediately after the ceremony to the handsome home of Mr. C. G Rowland on Broad street, where a re? ception was held. The parlors, hall and dining room were decorated with pink loses ana smilax vines and were for several hours a scene of youth and beauty,"joy and happiness, while the popular young couple were receiving tne sincere congratulations of their many friends and well wishers. The display of wedding gifts was one of the largest and handsomest ever seen in this city, showing in a measure the real and substantial popularity of Mr. Ricker and hi3 charming bride. The honeymoon will be spent in Florida, after which they will be at home in this city. MARRIED. Miss Nellie Alphonse, daughter of Mr. J. N. Arphonse, and Mr. W. J. Wiggins were married in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Georgetown, S. C., at S o'clock p. m. Wednesday January 6th. Brilliant Wedding. Last Thursday evening, Dec. 31, 1903, the Bishopville Hotel was bril? liantly lit up with fifty incandescent lights and the parlor and dining room were beautifully and tastily decorated with ferns, ivy and potted plants in honor of the pretty ceremony that took place that evening. At 8.30 p. m., Mr. Eugene McCutch en and Miss Annie Estelle Carnes took their stand under a pretty arch of green and there before a throng of invited guests pledged their vows for weal or for woe and were pronounced husband and wife by the venerable Rev. W. A. Gregg, the bride's pa?tor, followed by a beautiful prayer by Rev. V. R. Gaston, Pastor of Mt. Zion, the groom's church. The bride, dressed in a lovely white silk and flowing veil, unattended by maids of honor, came j in on the arm of her father, Mr. R. E. Carnes, and met tho groom, who was escorted by his brother, Mr. R. O. McCutchen, under the arch, while Lohengrin's Wedding March was be? ing played by Miss Connie Reid on the piano and Miss Mabel Crosswell on the violin. ,< After congratulations, the guests were invited to thc spacious dining room, where four long tables were laid j and contained everything from the food of the gods, (ambrosia) with nuts, fruit, cakes, pies, etc., down to the substantial table of "Ham and tur? key," "Rice and coffee." This scribe got a glimpse of the tables before supper and there was such a conglomerated mass of good things be can't describe them, only to | say from the pile of turkeys on the side table there most have been one dozen. At any rate it would take a big pile to feed the crowd of nearly 200, but when sapper was over there could have been gathered up twelve wagon loads of fragments. There were four tables with a seating capacity of 63 and there were three sittings. The esteem in which these two popu? lar young people were held was attested in the pretty useful, and valuable gifts from their friends. Bishopville Leader. Married in Texas. Last night at the residence of Mr. Britton Key the marriage of Mr. R. H. Mason "to Miss Ora Barber was solemnized, Rev. Jenkins officiating. The bridal party was led by Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Keys followed by Miss Kathleen O'Brien, of Commerce, and Mr. Frank Mason. The march (Men? delssohn's) being played Mrs. W. R. Commander, of Commerce. When the ceremony was over the bridal paraty marched into the dining room and were served with refreshments. The couple left on the ll o'clock train for St. Louis, Chicago and other parts. They will be at home at the home of Mrs Davidson after January 1st. The bride is a charming young lady from Sulphur Springs who will be a pleasing accession to society circles in our city. The groom is one of the employes of the Katy road and is popular with all who know him. His friends will wish them all the sun? shine in life's journey, and in this wish The Banner heartily joins. Greenville, Texas, Banner, Dec. 22. Mr. R. H. Mason the groom in the above marriage is from Sumter, and the son of Mr. J. Y. Mason. Pitts-Carter. A quiet and pretty home wedding took place yesterday afternoon at the residence of the bride's parents, No. 336 Nicholson street, when Miss Daisy M., the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Carter, was united to Mr. Robert B. Pitts, of South Caro? lina. To the sweet strains of the wedding march, by Miss Gertrude Neagle, the bride and groom entered the parlor, which was neatly and tastefully deco? rated with mistletoe, holly and palms. They were met at the altar by the Rev. David Hepburn, of the Fulton'Baptist Church, who in a very impressive manner, performed the ceremony. Only a few relatives and close friends were present, as no cards were issued. The bride was handsomely gowned in a light brown traveling suit, and carried bride roses. She is one of the most charming and atractivo of the younger set of Fulton, and a bright, sunny and genial disposition has made for her a host of friends, who wish for them a happy future. The groom is a valued and popular employe of the Pennsylvania Railroad, and located at Pittsburg, Pa. After a brief bridal tour to Wash? ington, Baltimore and Philadelphia, Mr. and Mrs. Pitts will go to Pitts? burg, Pa., their future home.-Rich? mond Times-Dispatch, Jan. 8. ""DEATH" Died at her home in Cheraw, S. C., Saturday afternoon, January 9th, after a few days illness of pneumonia, Mrs. W. Allen Benton, aged 67 years. The deceased made her home in this city for sometime a few years ago and had quite a number of friends here. Rev. J. E. Dunlop died last Satur? day at his home in Georgetown after a brief illness. He had many friends in this section of the State who will hear of his death with sincere regret. He served through the war with distinc? tion having at. the beginning of hostili? ties resigned the charge of the Presbyterian Church at Branchville, Ga., and organized a cavalry company of which he was elected captain. At the close of the war he was colonel of the 2nd Georgia Regiment of cavalry. Since the war he devoted himself to the ministry and has had charge of Presbyterian Churches in Marior, Wiliamsburg and Georgetown counties. He was 71 years old at the time of his death. A P0ST?FFICE BANQUET. Postmaster Geo. D. Shore, Te nders a Banquet to ail the Employees. On Thursday evening, after the closing curs of the postoffice, Mr. Geo. D. Shore, the postmaster, tendered the second annual banquet to th? em? ployees of the postoffice. W. J. Andrews, the celebrated culinary artist, prepared the* feast. It was served in the pestomce. The "boys" enjoyed it very much. It was a delicious and beautiful repast. After the "inner man" was satisfied, the postmaster, clerks and carriers'made a few brief and happy remarks suitable to the occasion. Joe Grantham says he hadn't ate anything since Hollywood Camp No. 19, W. of W. will hold a special meeting on Wednes? day night, Jan. 20th. Installation of officers and a banquet complimentary to the members will be given. All mem? bers in good standing are cordially in? vited and expected to be present. R. S. Hood, Clerk. Cotton sold on the local market yes? terday for 13i?al3^. The price of cotton was booming Sat? urday and middling sold for 13 cents. The receipts were light, there being not more than 2? bales on the market. Candidates for Mayor are being groomed i'or the race tnat will soon be run. ^ Why is it so dangerous to go into the stores in Sumter at present? Be cause they are loaded-with bargains and temptations. The Jackson will be open to the public on Thursday 14th inst. Visit? ors are expected from fcur to ten p.m. Kach visitor will receive a souvenir. Mr. Edgar Skinner has been award? ed the contract to build a portable cage for the use of the chain gang. The cage will be a great improvement over tho present system of guarding the convicts at nigbt and will render escapes less frequent. The net profits earned by the local dispensary in 19'J3 were $19,397.08. This will be divided equally between the city and county, each receiving 9, ?.79. CLEARANCE SALE CONTINUES. DITS A AC We have too many Suits and Overcoats, and we are going to sell them. Any man who wants a good Suit or Overcoat and would like to get it for much less than the regular price will, for a short time, have the op= port un i ty of doing so. Lap Robes, Woolen Under= wear and Sweaters will also be sold at cost. T TLYF .1 .J Phone 166 Sumter, S. C. PENSION NOTICE. THE Pension Commissioner for Sum county will be in the Auditor's office every Saturday during the month of Jauuary to receive applications for Pension. No application" received after Satur? day Jany. 30th._Jan. 6-3t. EGGS-Barred Plymouth Rock Eggs. Sitting of 13 SL 00. For sale by N. G. Osteen. Sept. 30-2t 1 This is the season when ??asBBraPB? Our Farming Friends SSE3S32 Will be looking around for the best place in which to buy their fertilizers, and we are pleased to announce thal we are well pre? pared to take care of their wants in this line. Nitrate of Soda, ilurlate of Potash, and Kainit We bought through direct importing agents, and some of it was contracted for more than a year ago, at a saving of several dollars per ton. as compared with present prices. OUR BRANDS Of Ammoniated, and Acid Phosphate, are from the best manufacturer in the State, and have no connection with the trust. The Acid Phos? phate we sell, while guaranteed only 13 per cent., like all other brands, Clemson College Gives it 15.5C, nearly 20 per cent, above the guarantee. This is worth considering.