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WEDNESDAY, MAY 17. 1905. Entered at the Pok O?ee at Sumter , S O., as Second Class Mttter. Vs? _ J_j_ SEW ADVERTISEMENTS. ' : . X V. Stiller & Son-Harness, Sad? dles* etc. P Winthrop College-i-Entranee ; exam? ination. Sumter Clothing Co.-Success in life, : ; j PERSONAL. t Mrsw H S. Nigels, of Dunden, Fla., is visiting Mrs. C. P. Osteen. Mr. : J. H. Lesesne, of Manning is in the city, today. ^ , Mrs. Archie China went to Colum? bia this morning. Mr. Samuel. G.. Bryan, of Alcoln was in the city yesterday. . Miss Lela Dick-^ho has had charge of the Morganton, C., Hospital for several months retained home a few days ago and is now at Pineville recuperating from an attack" of illness. Mrs. Neill O'Donnell . went to Columbia Friday. rig- Misa Sanders, of Hagcod, is visit? ai friends in the city. Miss Louise Gilland, of Kingsfer.ee, is visiting Miss Gregg, on East Hamp? ton aresne. Mrs.* B. D. Wilson . is/ visiting friends in Wedgefield. Mr. W. S. Brand, of t Augusta, Superintendent of the ?Georgia Rail? road, was in the city Friday, fe Mr% Van Cleve Parrott left on |r Saturday for Irvington, Ky., accom? panying his aunt, Mrs. L. W. Atfc?in Kpson who has been in the ?itv visiting Mrs. W. E. Philips. Mr. J. M.. Woodley, of Providence Repent Thursday;in town; } {* ?. j Mr. Gibson of Columbia is visting his nephew Mr. W. K Harris. Mr. and Mrs. Abe Levi of Manning :4 are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Levi. C Mr. li. F. Epperson, of Pinewood was in the city attending - conrt last week. i? . Mrs. A. C. Fitcbette and children nave gone to Mobile, where she goes to K-ioin her husband who is new located in that city. Miss Sadie Davis arrived in the city Thursday to visit her sister, Mrs. S. H. -Edmunds. She west to Camden Saturday to rem?is until Mosday, when, she expected to leave for El Paso, Texas, to visit relatives. MT. Assley D. Barby I lias gone to Mooresville, N. C., to purchase anoth? er car load of milch cows. Judge J. M. Reid, of St Charles is in the city at tea disc court Mr. Jobs Richardson, of Columbia ig-spent Sunday in the city. Mr.- H. H. King, of Greensboro N. fe C., is in the city. Mr. King lived m is Sumter for sometime a few years * ago cierki ag for Cross well & Co. Mr. Richard Broadway,, of .Tindal, bas returned from Osborne's Business College, where he has been toking a commercial course. Dr. H. M. Stuckey and Mr. J. L. , McCallum have gone to Beaufort, i to attend the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythiass. . Thos. G. McLeod, Esq, of Bishop ville is in the city. P. A. Wilcox, Esq., o? Floresce, is is the city attendiag conrt. Mr. Hugh T. Hart, lias retursed to the city from Spartanburg, where he has been instructing the brass band of that city. Mr. Jerom? Wlison, "formerly of this city, but sow cf' Pensacola, Fla, is visiting in the city Mr. B. F. McLeod bas. retursed from a vi ist to his borne ia Clio, and , is now with the DsRast Pharmacy. Mr. B. F. Wilson, of Mayesville visited his sos, Maj H. Frask Wilsos, last week. Mr. D. J. Chancier left last Thurs? day for Los Angeles, California. He will remain in the West several months, visitisg various poists of in? terest. Mr. R. Stosgh Cherry passed through Lancaster the early., part of last week on bis way to Chester cousty to be married to Miss Ora Lee Thomasson of Mitford. From the I Rock hill Record of yesterday we clip j this sotice : Mr. R. S. Cherry and' bride spent a few days ia the city with the former's sister. Mrs. L. R. Bigham, asd brother, Mr. E. R. Cherry, en route to their home in Sumter.-Lancaster Enterprise. Dr. Herbert H ay ns wort h who graduated from the Atlanta Dental College a few days ago has decided ! to locate in this city and wilt open an office in a short time. Mr. J. R. Ligon who has been at Redlands Cal., for several months is ^expected home in a few days. Mrs. W. lt. Brower of East Orange, ??. J., is visiting her mother, Mrs. G. U. Graham. Miss Annie Graham who has been ill at Hagood for sveral weeks return? ed home a few days since. Mr. D. C. Stevenson, of Sumter, who is so pleasantly remembered here, fae being associated in the drug busi? ness for a number of years, is spend? ing a few days in the city with re? latives and friends.-Rock Hill Herald. Mr. Sam Gillespie of Sumter, a for? mer W. N. H. S. student and bali player, spent last Friday here with bis many friends.-Harisville Mes? sesger. Mr? B. L. Scarborough has retnrn ed from Chicago where he spent a week attesdisg a Ismbermen's meet? ing. Maj. W. Loring Lee, who spent Sssday at home, returned to Bi3hop ville this morning to continsethe sur? vey of the Ssmter & Northern Rail? road from Bishopville to Bethune. Mr. F. H. Hayatt, of Columbia passed through the city this morsisg. ! Slr. Hayatt is treasarer of the Stat9 Cottoa Growers' Association, asd a member of the executive committee. He is in close touch with ti<e raov* ment is this State asd throughout the cotton belt, and he speaks encourag? ingly of the outlook. Mr. L. R Camp, who has filled the position of Superintendent of the local Southern Cotton Oil Mill has been promoted to the Superintendency of the Charlotte, N. C.! mill and will take charge June 1st. He will be suc? ceeded in this city by! Mr. A. F. Mixon, of Columbia, who has already ^entered upon the discharge of his duties. Mr. C. J. Lemmon, of.^Magnolia left last week ror Sewaneer Tenn., where he will enter the Medical De? partment bf the University of the South. He has been attending Clem? son College and was in the senior class. President: Mell permitted him to take his filial examination last week in order to obtain his diploma and leave Clemson in t? me to enter the Sewanee ; Medical Schopl; at the opening of the session. Mrs. W. B. Blandicg, of Lexington, Ky.,-is visiting Mrs. W. E. Dick at Pineville. Before returning tb Ken? tuckey she will spend sometime with relatives ix^tbis city. . DEATH. Mr. William A. Cooper died at the home ?f his brother, Mr. R.- M. Coop? er, at Wisacky Saturday night about 7 o'clock, after a long and painful ill ness. The funeral w?s held at ll o'clock Monday at Brick Church, and the body laid to rest in the" family plot in the church yard. Mr. Cooper was the oldest son of the late G. W. Cooper of Salem and all his life was spent in Sumter, his native county. As a mere boy he saw arduous service in the "War Between the States and'in, all circumstances he acquitted himself like a man' and as became a lineal descendant of one of "Marion's ,Men." In '76 Le was one of the most active and-tearless ?f the ' Red Shirts and at all times and un uder ^11 . circumstances when a man was "needed to do his duty to the pub? lic "BilF\Cooper was ready and will? ing to take his place in the post of danger. He counted his friends by the hundred- and was ever a welcome addition to any circle. Courteous, genial and a tur? and steadfast friend, he will be missed by all who knew him. ;. ; Mr. Cooper never married, but his brothers, R. M. Cooper and A. T. Cooper, of Wisacky, F. P. Cooper, of Charleston and Dr. H. W. Cooper, -ot Cheraw and his sisters, Mrs. Wal? ter Cheyne, of this city, and Mrs. Pe? trie, of Virginia, survive him. Mrs. Rosa I. Cooper died on Mon? day at her home near Wisacky after a-brief/illness. The funeral was held at ll" o'clock Tuesday morning at Brick church. Mrs. Cooper was the-widow of the late G. W; Cooper of Salem; and was about 65 years of age. She was a na? tive of Washington, Ga., and a mem? ber of an old and prominent ante bel? lum family of that place. She had lived in this county so long that she was thoroughly identified with its people and in the communi? ties, Salem and Mt Zion,, in which she resided, was most generally and sincerely beloved. A woman of su? perior education, strong and decided character and charming manners, she made a lasting impression upon those with whom she was associated. She raised a large family and her life was given to their service. Those who re? ceived her loving care and the inspi? ration of her counsel and encourage? ment have long called her name blessed and her memory will be while life lasts 9. benefaction. Her life was the exemplification of the beauties of Christian womanhood and her end was peace. Her surviving children are: Mr. F. P. Cooper, of Charleston; Dr. H. W. Cooper, of Cheraw, Mrs. Walter Cheyne, of this city and Mr. A. T. Cooper, of Wisacky. f Mrs. Harry A. Finlayson died last week at the home of her father, " Mr. R. H. Chaffin, of Mayesville, after an illness of three- months. She was about 27 years old and leaves a hus? band and two children. TRIBUTE OF RESPECT Adopted by the Directors of the Sumter Savings Bank. On April 12th, 1905, after a long and painful illness the worthy Presi? dent of our bank, Mr. Horace Harby, passed away leaving a void in the community felt by all, especially by the Board of Directors of the Sum? ter Savings Bank, with whom Mr. Harby's intercourse in the past few years had been most intimate and confidential. Each member of the Board feels a personal loss to the association of a manly man of high character, and one who, brilliant in all business transactions, was socially sympa? thetic, kindly and agreeable. Mr. Harby was the President of this bank from its organization, and his high business qualifications are illustrated by . the successful career of this institution. BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED. That is the opinion of this Board of Directors the State and County has lost the services of a true and courageous citizen, and this institu? tion has lost a friend. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be in scribed upon pur minutes, and proper? ly engrossed, be forw?rded to the mourning ' family of our deceased friend^ and be published in the local papers. ' . . MARION MOISE, JOHN M. KNIGHT, > Committee. , i-!-WM iiii %w - .Attention is called to the adver? tisement in this issue of J. V. Stiller .& Son, who have recently moved to Sumter' and -are conducting a har? ness store and repair sop. Mr. . Stiller is a practical workman and all .work has his personal . supervision. Some men are of the opinion that it; d.oes not matter how they are dressed so long as they are living. This is a great mistake. To convince you look; up; the Sumter ; Clothing Co.'s advertisement. ' . t The resignation of Mr. B. J. Rhame, as Teller of the Bank of Sn uar ter, has been accepted to take effect on such date as may be agreed upon, by Mr. Rhame ?nd President Manning. In accepting Mr. Rbame's resignation the board adopted resolutions testify? ing to Mr. Rhame's high character faithful service and business ability. Mr. Bartow Walsh was promoted to be Teller to succeed Mr. Rhame ard Mr. D. M. Blandine was promoted to bookkeeper. Mr. Blanding's place as Collection Clerk has been filled, but the directors do not care to make pub-" lie bis name at this rime. Murray's iron Mixtt?i ??. .*...- .? .., -?_ce-;"; ...?'".'*>../;.. ' Now is the time to takea. spring tonic. By far the best thing to take is Murray's Iron Mixtur?. It makes ..pure blood and gets rid of that tired feeling. At ail druggists 50 cents a bottle or direct from the Murray Drug Co., Co? lumbia, S. C Winthrop College Scholarship and Entrance Ex? amination. The examination for the award of "vacant scholarships in Winthrop Col? lege' and for the admission of new ^students will be held at the County ? Court House on Friday, July 7th, at 9 A. M. Applicants must not be less ?than fifteen years of age. When I scholarships are vacated after July 7, I they will be awarded to those mak I ing the highest average at this ex famination provided they meet the conditions governing the award. Ap? plicants for scholarships should write to President Johnson before the ex? amination for scholarship applica? tion blanks. . Scholarships are worth $100 and free tuition . The next session will open September 20, 1905. For furth? er information and catalogue address [.Pres. D. B. Johnson, Rock Hill, S. C. j May 17-July 6. Success in Lite Often n IK BAAC MAVfcSCER ft ! HARVARD SACK SST ?9MJ9C0L To bo well dressed does not ^necessarily imply that you should dress, expensively or ,have your clothes made to or? der. In fact, we make it pos? sible for you to be as well dressed as any man can desire at extremely moderate cost. For proof of this you have but to come here and see our Fashionable Sack Suits at $15. They are correct in every fashion detail, superbly tailor? ed, made of all-wool fabrics in the latest weaves and patterns, and fit in every size as if made to order. A first class tailor canrt duplicate it for less than $30. Nothing will please us better than to have you come here and examine our clothing the fabrics, lining, trimmings, tailoring and the fit and hang of the garments. Underwear and Hosiery are here in all grades, to suit all men, and all purses, ranging from 25c to $1 ; hosiery from 10c to 50c Bats at prices tb suit your pocketbook. The best Panama hat in the country for the monev. Cail and look at them. Remember when Walk-Over Shoes go on trouble goes off CLOT Phone 170. No. 5 S. Main. rsey Cow Cows That M&lce Good Butter. I am headquarters for good Jersey and Grade Cows. Ah gentle and, have young calves. Also some nice Springers. Other cows taken in exchange. Prices reasonable. Eli who love comfort should wear SERGE SUITS. They are the dressiest summer suits and the coolest. Our Serges are the | sort that hold color and shape-beware of the flimsy, fadeable ma? terials, falsely called Serge. ti Any Serge bought here is guaranteed for perfect satisfaction in every respect. i -:- Serge] Suits -: $10, $12, $15 to $16,50. THE DJ. OHANQLER 0L?THING SO. Phone 166 Sumte^^^ THE SUMTER IRON WORKS - Phone 337. JOHN I. BRUNSON, President. W. E. BRUNSON, General Manager. E. W. MOISE, Jr., Sec. and Treas. We are now in a position to furnish you Engines, Boilers, Saw Mills of the following makes : (Engines) Liddell and Wa? tertown ; (Boilers) Lombard, Nagle, Erie City Iron Works and. also, Boilers manuf;ctured by The Sumter Iron Works ; (Saw Mills) Hager Mil!, Chase Turbine Mfg. Co rs Mill and, also, The Chattanooga Machinery Co. Improved Drag Saw The J I Casi Traction Engine and Treshing Machines and all other machinery necessary for the waals of the people kept in stock at a;l times. We also make a specialty of repairing engines and boilers from 1 to 100 horse power ; also machine shop work and mould shop work, casti< gs made from 1 to 3,000 lbs, such as iron sills, ?columns, gratings, ventilators, andirons, fire backs, etc. We also handle The Deering Harvesting Machine, including Reapers and Binders, Corn Harvesters and Threshers, Mowers and Rakes, Peg Tooth i?SS and Disk Harrows, Hay Balers. The above machiner}' being the best soIdt the only bali bear? ing machines on the market. We are also in a position to olVer the public the lb'lo wing wagons: The Weber Four Wheel Broad Tire, and The Colum? bus. And to the Mill men we offer the Hattiesburg & Lindsay eight wheel wagon. Come and see us, Corner of Washington St. and Oakland ave. One block north of the Southern Railroad Depot. Sumter, S. ?.