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WHAT TO WEAR? ls the one question of absorbing interest in the minds of women these Autumn days-and how satisfactorily THE fllNOR STORE Answers it! Whatever is right ?n the eyes of exacting fashion is here. Whatever is true to the styles most in voguey and greatest in favor with the Ultra-Fashionable World is here-and in marvelous variety-affording a range of Price and Choice broad enough to meet the desire of every Purse and taste. We deem these Stocks as near perfect as it impos? sible to make them. From every Fountain Head we have gathered the Choicest Materials and brought them to our Spacious and Well-Lighted Departments, that you may have advantages of selecting not inferior to those presented by the Great Eastern Houses. Nor do the benefits end here-there is a decided Price advantage, for our plan is not to mark an article as high as it could probably be sold for, but as Low as We Can Possibly Afford to Sell lt. . Miss Mattie Dupont is in Charge of our Dress Making Department. THE NEWEST IN DRESS GOODS, "?AS? Weav-?in Latest Much could be said regarding these new Weaves and Colorings, bnt you know that they are here, and we invite you to come and see them. It is impossible to describe the many beautiful Fabrics in the limited space ot a newspaper an? nouncement. The new Leather Browns, Onion Skin, Burnt Orange, Mandarin, Parsifal Blue and Emerald Greens are attracting a great deaj of attention, ?nd we are showing these favorite shades in Many Beautiful Cloths. The following Attractive Lines with their Attractive Prices should interest you. Many are special: Drap Loraine's in Suit Cuts only-j.$8.00 to 10.00 Rlrifl^ finrwlc Drap DeAlma, Melrose, ?Poplins Repps. Crepe DeLuser's from.$10.00 to 18.00 i^*<awiv UUUUO Silk arjd Wool Crepes< Albatross, French Nub Cheviots from.$6.50 to 15.00 Serges. Cheviot Se-es Sponged and Shrunk. Bouclav Cheviots. Imported Novelty Suit Patterns Exclusive Designs.. 10 00 to 20 00 Silk finished and Silk Warp Henrietta. Granites, Mohairs, Ladies' - Scotch Mixtures from...v.48c to $1 i>0 yd Cloth, etc. Mohairs, in all.Qualities and Colors. Melrose in Black and Colors.....50c to 1 00 C?llfc Chiffon Tapetas, .Liberty Chiffon Taffetas, Peau De Prunellers all shades, worth 1.0Q, price.90c ^IIIV^ Soie, Crepe De Chines,. Checks and Stripes for Shirt Mannish Suitings from. .48c to 79c Waist Suits. Lining Taffetas* all colors, at 35c. Broad Cloths at ., . *... 75, 89, $i.l9, 1.50, 2.00 0 French Flannels at.45c worth 50c I inf 110? P&ES DE SOIE;-All Colors, 36 in, at 30c. Cravinets, Melton,Kersevs &c_. m^YV Earning jn Sumter by The Minor Store onlv. WOMEN'S READY-TO-WEAR GARMENTS A sbowing'of the Beautiful New Apparel which Fashion's most Critical followers will wear this season. We- take much pride in p resenting them, for seldom have garments expressed so much style, so much grace and so much material worth. The best thoughts 0 f the Worleys Cleverest Designers are embodied in these garments. They constitute the most superb stock of Women's OuterAt tt re it has eyer been our pleasure to present and your privilege to see. It may not be your intention to buy at present, nevertheless w e want you to visit the Department and see just what is to comprise the wardrobe of the Faultlessly Dressed Woman this Fall. Our P opuIarrPrice Methods are even more pronounced than form?rly. Over 300 hundred beautiful Suits for Ladies, every one up to the minute from^-.$5.00 to 25.00 ^^^/^^/W-V k Ofl Olir PI?HnerV 0UR CHI?-DREN,S DEPARTMENT- We remembered the /?^^^^ml^m^^M^% 1 J little folks and have a department specially for them, stocked with >i^^^^K^^?^8wLI Ppn^rf HIPtit ??!> all the newest and prettiest things. Cloaks from $1.00 to $10.00. ?lkWM-Lmw i ?? ^ uncuL ?apesfrom^tomM film Bfffg^ff r-i \^ ^av Dv dav our stock of Fall " '?\M???r/fE?$\ Milline/y .??,-,?w?n? stronger and The New Laces & Dress Trimmings ? "^ftSffiflBy M&frmrik ^\ more fascinating and m a few ? 1 ;,^SP^^k"f/*i? / dayS wiU be mcre beautifal and Are attracting lovers of the beautiful and. exclusive prices appeal k iHHHWhv'^*" ^ comprehensive than any ever t0 those who would have the best at economical figures. We went ;%>. ^BBH ? fr show in Sumter. Tailor iiats into the nearest and most remote markets in exhaustive research 'V-K ?S ?IPV ' //* from Gage and other high-class for every worthy novelty-and our showing isa splendid testimon IvVl ??T \ ? fl/ A makers, Dress Hats from Burby ial of our success. As nowhere else you will see here Laces of ^|MHgg?^ %}/s & Webb,5th Ave, Sullivan Quipure, Venise, Alencon, Irish Crochet, Chantilly Oriental, etc ^^^^^^^^^^^ Drew, Jas. G. Johnson, etc., and black, white, Arabe and butter shades, in Bands, Galloons, Inser ??*^^^^J many French Patterns will be tions, Edges and Allovers. Also Dress Trimmings and Garnitures shown making as a whole a charming array. Miss Louise B. Ed- in Jets, Spangles, Silver, Gold, Silk, Mohair, Persian and Applique wa**ds of New York City ^assisted by half a dozen able assistants in Bands, Edges and Galloons and all at popular prices, is working hard to please you. OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT LATER. -s** Cmi?^iol ^e have just received a large FveFV DeDartment o D^ ?pr Stores, 14 and 16 KIO UlOVe ^peCial shipmentoftbeFamousEmpress =gg ^ F^ UHCIH South Main Street are full to Gloves in all sizes and colors. The Empress sells the world over at overflowing with the Choicest Things for Fall and Winter Wear. $1.00 a pair and are guaranteed. The price at the Minor 8<)C ff/jg MtflOT St Ore A C?ty ?n IUe& Tort ia Shoes Set the pace m these United States. ^be Minor Store se?U them jandguarantees en)ery pair & WordfAbaut Corsets. The President of the Dress Mak? ers' Protective Association frank? ly said at a recent meeting, "A Vornan may be dressed with the severest simplicity, with the slightest expense, and yet be sty? lish! v gowned if she wears the correct corset." It is interesting to note that the corset used to demonstrate the new styles at this same meeting was the C. B. a Ja spulte. The highest type of the Ameri? can Corset Makers' Art. The C. B. a la Spirite Corsets are made in a large range of styles, adap? ted to thc varied requirements of different figures, and afford icg the opportunity for satisfy? ing individual taste. The new straight front has won unquali? fied approval and fits 'to advan? tage both those of slender build and those inclined toward embonpoint. It adds rounded contour to the former, reduces thc proportions of the latter, and with any figure gives the advan? tages of beauty and hygienic ar? rangement py lengthening the waist line in front and establish? ing a correct poise of body. We sell C. B. a la ?* Spirite Corsets, And Guarantee Them, Price $1.00 & Up. ^T - Harmony Boot and Gown \ Bj ^^^^^^^^^^u Ear h changing season fords an answering note in the ?ft gm y^^r^^\?///^ Dainty, benntiful, serviceable shoes for every purpose, ?| Jfc^\?S Whatever the season's wear-whether the heavy, mannish boot p^fcojjffiT of midwinter t?r thc exquisite ties of midsummer-all alike hase S Jill #c / X \l IgWKpH / / Vv*e know we ran tit you-ht you exactly. Mm I \^ vl?n^?ilf j\ Why destroy the harmony of a handsome toilette ??S \ AjJ ?S A \ ' witil ?11-fitti,,??? ill-hiking shoes-shoes, may be, jjjB^ \ J that hurt your feet and arc a year behind the j?j^ W ^>^afl8jB^Sfe^g V?LS When ;i pair of Portias-the new shoe jfi&T If m ? wfstf for women who are particular-will ^mdSSr / BM\ % $2.S0 mmmr \ , ^3 00 - ??Pr1 ;/ $3-50 f: The Minor Store ,he REV. W. AIKEN KELLY HAS WANDERED AWAY. The Pastor sf the North Augustia Meth? odist Church Disappeared a Week Ago And No Trace of Him Can he Found. Rev. Wm. Aiken Kelly, pastor of the North Augusta Methodist church, who mysteriously disappeared last Fri? day, and who is supposed to be labor? ing under a mental abberation, is still missing, and the gravest fears as to his safety are entertained by his friends in this city. The disappearance of Mr. Kelly has been kept as quiet as possible, the daily papers being appealed to not to tell the story r in the hope ??bat h 3 could be found and restored to his family. The Augusta police were ap? pealed to several day ago, and tele? grams have been sent to all of Mr. Kelly's previous charges and to his friends thrfoghout South Carolina, explaining his disappearance and ask? ing for aid in locating him. Members of the North Augusta church have also been active in trying to locate their unfortunate pastor. Despite these efforts not one word has been heard from the missing man and there is no clue as to his where? abouts. It is now feared that he may have-met with death by accident, ex? posure, suicide or foul play. In the terrible uncertainty almost every con? ceivable hypothesis has been suggested to explain the silence surrounding the disappearance: His immediate family are prostrated with grief It is known that just Prior to his dis? appearance that Mr. Kelly was men? tally disturbed over the financial con? dition of the church. Recently a new house was built by the congregation. A debt still hangs over the church, owing to these* improvements. The fact that it is due and there is little in the treasury with which to meet it seems to have preyed on Mr. Kel? ly's mind. He was wrapped up in the new ofaurch. . It was through his un? tiring efforts that the edifice was built aaa night and day he has been working to clear it of debt. Several of his friends realized- several days be? fore his disappearance that he was burdened mentally over the situation and in a despondent mood but did not for a mement realize that rtr was seri? ous. From what could be- lewrned Mr. Kelh* ba:+ suffered from these mental abberations on two other occasions in his life,, disappearing mysteriously. But on these occasions-he always reap? peared within a few days* While the family was greatly concerned when he did not show up last Saturday the belief was general that he would re? turn home before the close of Sunday. Failing to return or notify the- family of his- whereabouts- from day to day apprehension is now general. Dr. Clifton,, of* Orangeburg,. S. C., the father of Mrs. Kelly,, has arrived in the city. Mrs? Kelly is prostrated with grief.. She will leave for her father's home either today or Friday. In the meantime every means of locat? ing Mr? Kelly are being-used. Any information as to his* whereabouts or that would lead to his Donation would be greatly appreciated and can Be wired to the family or thecheSf of police of Au gas-a.-August Chro niele, Sept. 22. _ Th* Lee Gotm-ty debt. The Biishopville Kew? Era of the 20t*b ; instant saiys> in reference to Judge Purdy'? decision m toe suit to compel Supervisor Iterant to make immediate settlement of the debt due by Lee County to Sumter County : " Supervision- Dorant was seen this ; morn rn g and said that no notice had ?been serged; on him. Said that the rna i ter was in Mr. Hay's bands as at? torney aad that he supposed he would ! carry it to the Supreme Court." Lee County - News Notes. MK L L. Fraser was in town last Monday. He says he is going to pro? test the election for magistrate in the St. Charles judicial district, on ac? count of some irregularity in the vot? ing st Heriot and Well's X Roads. The Graded School opened last Mon? day moraine with an enrollment the first day of 16(5 pupils. The Bishopville postoffice has been raised from a fourth class to a third class office and also made an Interna? tional money order office. Mrs. L. L. Baker, after a three weeks visit here, returned to Colum? bia last Saturday. Misses Bertie Bradloy, Annie Lee Shaw, Gracie Dell James, Alberta Woodward, Clara DeWitt and Pansy DuRant left Tuesday morning for Winthrop College.-The Vindicator. Special Presentment of Lee County Grand Jury. To His Honor, C. G. Dantzler, Pre? siding Judge, September 1904, Lee County, S. C. : The Grand Jury submits herewith the papers transferred from Sumter county in the case of the State against G. M. Barrett for malfeasance in office while magistrate at Bisbopvilie formerly in tiie county of Sumter. Said papers being in the form of a special presentment by the grand jun-, an order from the court together with the testimony taken under said order in the court of Magistrate, H. L. B. Wells. We recommend that the Solicitor take the proper steps to bring this case to trial. J. A. Rh a me, Foreman. Graded School Notes. The enrollment in the white schools has reached already 578. There is a general complaint among graded schools of their inability to hold the boys until the course is com? pleted. By way of contrast it is pleasant to notice that in our schools in a tenth grade of 18 pupils there are 12 boys. Emergency Medicines. It is a great convenience to have at hand reliable remedies for use in case of accident and ?>r slight injuries and ail? ments. A good liniment and one that is fast becoming a favorite if not a house? hold necessity is Chamberlain's Pain Balm. By applying it promptly to a cut, bruise or bum it allays the pain and causes the injury to heal in about one third the time usually required, and as it is an antiseptic it prevents any danger of blood poisoning. When Pain Balm is kept at hand a ?praiu may be treated be? fore inflammation sets in, which insures a quick recovery. For sale by China's dru* store. MOBE ABOUT COTTON WILT. Bureau of Plant Industry Writes Con? gressman Lever Concerning Disease rn Samter County. _? . Congressman A. F. Lever,, who has interested himself in the effort to have a government expert sent to this coun? ty to investigate the cotton wilt dis? ease that caused considerable damage in sections of Smarter county, sendsfus the following letter which is self ex? planatory : Washington, D. C., Sept. 10, 1904. Hon. A. F. Lerer, Lexington, S. C. Dear Sir : Referring again to yonr letter of August 9 ra regard to the cotton wilt disease in Hagood, S. C., we have to inform yon that our Mr. Orton, who has investigated this disease, was unable to visit Mr. San? ders on account of the pressure of other duties. Since much of Mr. Orton's time has been spent in South Carolina, he is acquainted with your local conditions and has written Mr. Sanders instructions for controlling the disease that will enable him to avoid much future loss, and ft is real? ly unnecessary for- him to go to Ha? good. Our investigarnos of the cotton wilt have given us quite definite informa? tion in regard to the cause of the dis? ease, which has been proved to be a soil fungus which persists in the land for many years. Although no direct remedy has been found, it has been shown that it is possible to breea va? rieties resistant to the diaease and several such are in process of develop? ment, lt is our intention to push this line -of work as rapidly as possible, in orderte relieve the farmers by the substitution of these improved varie? ties for those susceptible to the wilt which they are now cultivating. Ons of these strains will be distributed in small quantities next year.. It i's not entirely resistant, but it is so much superior to the ordinary as to be pro? fitable on infected land. Very trulv vour, * A. *F. Woods, Pathologist and Physiologist. FALL FESTIVAL IDEA P8P?LAR? Many Sumter County People Want to At? tend Another Game Cock Carnival. Pisgah, Sept. 19..-We have-a repeti? tion of year before last in cotton as rt is opening all at once, The fields are white and the laborers few and hard to get. The farmers are* terribly wor? ried because they can't get it out and on the market. Some of them look like they will, soon be fit subjects for Dr. Babcock's institution. A dis? tinguished physician of this country said that worry killed more people than one would believe and it issor for from January to December it is a hurry fret and fume,, with lots of peo? ple, and their guiding star, a dolla:*. lt all of this bore grand results- there might be some excuse, but L see nor-h hing more than usual except prema? ture old age, and a break down of the nervous systeim Mr. *B. W. Morris who went from here to Florida,, thence to Georgia, the first part of the year;, has returned home. He did not find the money en trees in Florida, except m oranges, fie says the crops in Georgias are not good. Says South, Carolina is good enough to live in ;. something all sensi? ble people know. In a letter to the writer from Mr. John Alfred McLeod* who- has recent? ly returned to his home at Cypress, Fla., says it is scorching hot there. The trouble with our roving popula? tion is that any place but the one? they live at is the best, and so hungry fish ever Jumped at- a baited book more- eagerly ^tban they swallow every tale they hear of fabulous wealth. Tiie fact is that Lois of people don't want to work and want to beat their way through life in pleasure and foodie. Ben Franklin taught tbe haughty French Court a lesson along the line of true manhood, that they did not forget. News is scarce here. The only noise I hear is the gin whistles. We country folks would be delighted if Sumter would have a Carnival this fall. It would pay handsomely, and be such a splendid advertisement for the city. These who attended the one in 1894, know what a fine one it was and Sumter today is not what she was then. Lots of goods would be sold, and people of all sections would see the fine and substantial improve? ments made in ten years. Pleasant acquaintances would be made, old friends would meet again and all would have a fine time. If under the adverse financial troubles, the coun? try labored ten years ago, with cotton about i}-2 cents per pound, such a fine Carni val" could be gotten up, surely the matter could be easily provided for now, for the financial condition of your city and the cc atry at large, would scarcely admit of a comparison with what it was in 1894. There is a case or two of fever through this section, which is said to be malaria, but what could give rise to malaria here no one knows, for the health of this commuuity is always good. Our water is fine and the pure air of the hill country is proverbial. What branches we have are running ones, with no stagnant pools to gener? ate fever. So it must waft in from other places. If any typhoid develop es I will let it be known. Down in the Cato Mill section there were a few cases of fever last spring, but all have recovered. The friends of John H. Earle are glad he is elected. If he is anythine like his father he will make a good commissioner. _-????- ? ? ? ? ^r^^< THIS IS OF IMPORTANCE TO YOU. Another Building and Loan Association is Being Gotten Up in Our City. If yon are quick you can get in for some of the stock. Put your mor.ey where it can work for you. Figure out how many dol? lars you can spare each month and subscribe for as many shares as there are dollars. $1.00 paid in for a term of 100 months will net you 8150.00. If you want to own your Home, borrow 8150.00 on each share and pay S2.0o per month $14.00 per month paid to the Asso? ciation will enable you to own a home for which you would pay $12.00 rent and always be homelesss. See Bartow Walsh or Davis D. Moise, and subscribe at once. Sept. 15-lw.