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A REOPTIOX Giren By Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Rear? don in Honor cf Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Fagan. From the Daily Item December 28. The home of Mr. and Mrs. George "W. Reardon was the scene of a large gathering of friends last evening at a reception in honor of Mr. and Mrs. at. E. Fagan, of Washington, D. C. Among those present were: Mrs. .Annie O'Neil of Charleston, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Skinner, Mrs. Anna Mon? aghan, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. McKiever, Hr. and Mrs. Geo. F. Epperson, Mr. and i irs. E.. I. Reardon, Mrs. E. H. Moses, Mr. Neill O'Donnell, Mr. Wm. 33. Epperson and others. A bountiful repast was served by tine hostess; music was furnished b} the ladies and a most enjoyable evei Jag was passed hy those present and Mrs. Fagan Trill leave for Wash? ington on Saturday. MISS BOWMAN ELECTED. TDo FM t|*e Vacancy in Faculty of the City Graded Schools. Miss Daisy Bowman, who has been "beaching at Rembers since September, was elected by the hoard of trustees of the city graded schools to fill the vacancy in the facutly created by the resignation of Miss Kate DeLor me. Miss Bowman is a college graduate, -Isas had several years experience in teaching and will undoubtedly fill the position in a very acceptable nnamier. j Miss Emelen Harrell has been placed in charge of the school at Remberts, mod she will commence work imme t?Bate?y after New Tear's Day. MURDER NEAR MAYESVILLE. Tayior Snot Down in Cold Blood By Cupid Lowry. 3Krom the Daily Itemj December 27. A negro frolic on Mr. W. D. Rhodes^. ^Jaatation near MayesviHe was "broken ~v& last night by a cold blooded and apparently premeditated murder? Sam Taylor being shot down- and almost ^tasstanOy killed by Cupid Lowry. liQwry went to the ?party armed -wita a shot gun, which was a rather xcausual and peculiar proceeding if 1? went merely for a night's frolic .Soon after he got there he began a *joarreI with Sam Taylor about the ?theft o? some wood las* mummer. Af? ter oai? a few wo'ds-had been ex efc^hS'M ' Lowrey ta?.neel his gun on ^Riyior rnd let him ha\<5 the load of shot at close ran?c I .o-very Jxa<l not 3?>e>en. arrested at last accounts. Taylor is said to have been a res? ident of this city and has a brother and sister living here. J *One Minute- Cough Cure contains ?ot an atom of any harmful drug, and tt has Jbeerr curing coughs, colds, -troup an* whooping cough so long that it has proven itself to be a tried and true friend to the many who use iL Sold by all druggists. To Ailing Women A Little Sound Advice Will - Help Many a Sufferer in Sumter. No woman'can be healthy and well if the "kidneys are sick. Poisons that pass off in -ibe urine when the kidneys are well are re? tained in the body when the kidneys are sick. "Sidneys and bladder get inflamed and swol? len, crowding the delicate female organs nearby and sometimes displacing them. This it the true cause of many bearing-down jHdns. lameness, backache, sideache, eta Uric poisoning also causes headaches, dizzy ?pella, languor, nervousness and rhumatic pain. When suffering so, try Doan's Kidney Pills, the remedy that cures sick kidneys. Ton get better as the kidneys get better, and isealth will return when the kidneys are well. ?et a Sumter woman tell you about Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. O. E. Bostick, residing at 118 9. Main street, says: "I suffered greatly for some time with pains across my loins, in my limbs and a dull,' heavy aching in my loins The jain in my limbs was sharp and shooting. .sometimes in one place and then in another. "Wbea I would sit xor a while and get up to -Tnlk it would strike me in the knees and then -tte ankles so severe as to make me cry out. IL thought it was rheumatism and was doctor? ing for that, but after rubbing with every? thing I knew of and trying blood purifiers, e?c, I diu not notice any apparent benefit. Seeing Doan's Kidney Pills very highly rec? ommended by well known citizens I went to Dr. A J. China's drag store and obtained a Ibex. The result of their use as directed was very gratifying indeed. The aching in my Sack ceased. I do not have the shooting pains in inv limbs and for the past? two or ?bree months I have been free from the trou ttci. I must say Doan's Kidney Pills brought about these results." For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y" sole ?genis for the United States. Remember the name-Doan's-and take no ethe.-. 34 Chamberlain's Cough Remedy The Children's Favorite -CURES Coughs, Colds, Group and Whooping Cough. This remedy is famous for its cures over .large pari of the civilized woild. It can , always be depended upon It containa ho ' ; 3Aura or other harmful dreg and may be venascoiv-dently to a baby aa to an adult ! Price 25 -cs; Large Size, 50 cte. j POLICE FORCE DINED. Sumter's Guaro ians Were the Guests at ? Christmas Banquet at the Hotel Jackson. From the Daily Item December 27. Mr. A. Jackson Mosas, the clever and popuar proprietor of the Hotet Jackson, entertained the members of the Sumter police force, the health officer and superintendent of streets with a most delightful banquet last evening. At 9 o'clock the guests were invited into the spacious and hand? some dining hall where a most sump tuous repast was spread and their genial host, Mr. Moses, in a few, but sincerely spoken words, expressed to his guests the pleasure it afforded him to have them as his guests. Two large bowls of delicious claret punch had been provided to whet the appe? tites of the officers and it was thor? oughly enjoyed by all. The bill of fare, as'seen below, was all that hu? man beings could desire, and the tempting and pretty manner in which the table was arranged, together with the very expert and attentive manner in which the pretty young ladies who served the dishes to "Sumter's Finest" and the hospitable and courteous treatment of Mr. Moses and his charming assistants contributed in no small degree to the success and pleas? ure of the evening. The Hotel Jack? son's dining room is looked after by a number of expert waitresses from the North, and their close attention to the wants of the guests has helped to make the Hotel Jackson the popu? lar hotel that it is. It was evident that no punch was needed to sharpen the appetites , of the guests as the tempting and palatable repast was sufficient to make a man ravenously hungry, but it was a fact that the punch did not go begging, even if Of? ficers Gallagher and Reardon were the only two present who had reserv? ed seats on the "cold water wagon." Mine Host Moses was in his usual happy frame of mind which was not augmented' by indulgence in claret punch, as fee too was on the "wat?r wagon," but he certainly made his friends feel at "home, and with true, characteristic Southern hospitality, for which this hotel is noted, he was worried because his guests did not eat all that was prepared for them, al? though that would have necessitated calling in the help of the Columbia and Charleston police forces. A very happy evening was spent and the supper enjoyed by all. All joined in expressing to Mr. Moses their hearty appreciation of his thoughtfulness and h.e was assured that ^ he made the Christmas season unusually happy by his friendship for his official guests. Those present were: Sergeant John M. Earwick, Officers W. A. Tribble, W. W. McKagen, A. D. Owens, Peter Gallagher, W. G. Pierson, H. J. Sey? mour, Superintendent of Streets L. E White and Health Officer E. I. Rear? don. The menu was as follows: Claret' Punch. Norfolk Oysters, Saltines. Mixed Pickles, Olives, Chow Chow Turkey, Oyster Dressing, Cranberry ' Sauce. : Steamed Rice, Candied Sweet Potatoes. Duck Stuffed with Sage and Onions. Current Jelly. Macaroni with Cheese. Suckling Pig. Apple Sauce. Roast Ribs of Beef au jus. Creamed Spinnach, Stewed Corn, Celery. Salted Almonds. Lettuce Salad. Asparagus with Mayonnaise. Bisque Tortoni. White Fruit Cake. Black Fruit Cake. Pound Cake. Chocolate Layer Cake. Lemon Layer Cake. English Plum Pudding. Brandy Sauce. Mince Pie. Fruits, Nuts and Raisins. Neufachatel Cheese American Cheese. Coffee, Cigars, Etc. Chief J. K. Bradford was out of the city and did not return in time and was missed by all present. Sergeant A. H. Weeks was unfortunately detain? ed at home by sickness. A Jamar?an Lady Speaks Higldy of Chamberlain's Cough Remedj*. ?Mrs. Michael Hart., wife of the su? perintendent of Cart Service at Kings? ton, Jamaica, Wef t Indies Islands, says that she has for some years used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs, croup and whooping cough and has found it very beneficial. She has implicit confidence in it and would not be without a bottle of it in her home. Sold by all druggists. Alga Hyer, the little daughter of Mr. W. P. Hyer, who was accidentally shot at a Christmas tree celebration on Christmas night by Clifford Stokes, in Charlestin, died Wednesday after? noon. Chronic Constipation Cured. ?One who suffers from chronic con? stipation is in danger of many serious ailments. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup cures chronic constipation as it aids digestion and stimulates the liver and bowels, restoring the natural action of these organs. Commence taking it to? day and you will feel better at once. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup does not nauseate or gripe and is very pleasant to take. Refuse substitutes. Du? rant's Pharmacy. ABOUT TREE PLANTING. -r Some Things to Consider This Winter. It is already time to be thinking about tree-planting, next spring, and there are many things to be consid? ered. Don't think that the biggest tree from a nursery is the best t-ee to plant. Extra size at the start uoe^ not necessarily mean quicker growth of extra size thereafter. Buy medium sized, thrifty trees. . Overgrown giants are usually a disappointment, for, while they are big they often lack the vitality, the rooting grasp, tho stay? ing power and the adaptibiiity ot the younger and smaller specimens. Be? sides, big trees cost more, and they generally fail to earn the extra cost Don't put a bundle of loose, unpro? tected trees in your wagon and then dive five miles to your home. That is don't do this if you expect the trees to live and thrive after you plant them. Protect the roots from sun and wind by covering them with a wet blanket or some damp straw. Never, let the roots dry out, \even for a half hour. A short dry spell may not kill them, but it surely detracts from their vitality. When you get home, don't dump the trees on the ground and let them lie exposed to the sun and wind until you "unhitch" or get j your dinner. No. Get your spade at j once and "heel tal3 the trees, covering every root with moist earth. Then at? tend to the team and your dinner. "Fuss and bother," you say? Perhaps but it pays. Don't dig a six-inch hole and* try to jam the tree roots into a space too small to hold them comfortably. -The labor thus saved isn't money gained. Make the hole large and deep enough to accommodate the roots when spread ont in all directions, as they should go. Don't set the tree too deep or too shallow; set it just right-that is, a little deeper than when it stood in the nursery. You can usually*see the old ""dirt line" on the tree's trunks Don't cover the roots with clod or subsoil; throw in some fine, moist top? soil first, trample it down with your feet, then shovel in the, coarser, or poorer, ' soil. Don't trample the last two inches of soil on top; leave it loose. Don't think that a tree's welfare or rapid growth -depends upon the large amount of "top" you leave on it* "The larger the top the slower the growth," is a good rule^to go by. Shorten in the side branches and head back tbe leading shoots. Don't W afraid to use the knife or the pruning Shears. Remember that the tree has lost during its removal from the nursery much of its root system;, therefore, the top should be cut away until it corresponds somewhat with the lessened root supply. When set? ting the . tree, don't forget to trim away all dead or broken roots. m<J ttlSPENSAKY S-iL.ES. More Liquor M'as Sold La<st Week Th&u Ever Before iu a Similar Period. From The Daily Item Dec. 27. The dispensary had a banuer week ia sales last week, all previous records being broken. Tbe s^les by days were as follows: Monday, $600.20; Tuesday 8663.9o; Wednesday, $711.30; Thurs aav, $957.25: Friday. $1.570.40; Satur? day. $2,364.85. Toral foi the week, $6,867.90. The gross profits lor the week $1,006.15, and the gross profit for Sat? urday $555. ' The sale.-! ou Saturday exceeded the sales ior tue same day j last year by about $300. j Wheu the quan-ity o? liquor sold last I week, and on Saturday tu particular, j is takeu into consideration, the few j cases of public urnuketjuess caused surprise.g Z?? A prominent pittz?? of Marion County who sper.t baturoay in this city remarked that he saw fewer drunken m eu on tn? ti reta here than he ordinarily saw in Mar.on any Sat? urday since the dispensary was voted out T For Infants andS^hildren. fte Kind Yoe Haye Always Bought Signatare of C?^^ff4t?^C Walter Simmons, who was shot in Charleston on Christmas day by Wil? liam Simmons, died Wednesday. Indigestion Overcome. ?Indigestion is easily overcome by the use of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, be? cause this remedy digests what you eat and gives the stomach a rest allows it to recuperate and grow strong again. Kodol relieves indi? gestion, belching of gas, sour stomach, heart-burn, etc, and enables the di? gestive organs to transform all foods into the kind of rich, red blood that makes health and strength. Sold by all druggists. Fred Dunbar, who is supposed to have had a hand in the killing of E. H. Fisher, in Aiken county several days ago, has made his escape. Always Increases the Strength. *A reasonable amount of food thor? oughly digested and properly assimi? lated will always increase the strength. If your stomach is a "little oft?' Kodol Dyspepsia Cure will digest what you eat and enable the digestive organs to assimilate and transform all foods in? to tissue-building- blood. Kodol re? lieves sour stomach, b?lehing, heart? burn and all forms of indigestion. Palatable and strengthening. Sold by ail druggists. Jim Larry, a negro, was fatally in? jured at Dorchester 'Thursday by be? ing struck by a freight train on the Southern railway. i-?--m i-iii m wiwini? ?mm i mn HW MU t Conviction Follows Trial When buying loose coffee or anything your grocer happens to have in his bin, how do you know what you are getting ? Some queer stories about coffee that is sold in bulk, could be told, if the people wjio handle it (grocers), cared to speak oui Gould any amount of mero talk have persuaded millions of housekeepers to use lion Coffee, the leader of all package coffees for over a quarter of a century, if they had not found it superior to all other brands in Purify, Strength, Flavor and Uniformity? Tills popular success of LION COFFEE can be due only to inherent merit. There ia no stronger proof of merit than con? tinned and Increasing popularity. If the verdict ol BOULIONS OF HOUSEKEEPERS does not convince yon of the merits ol LION COFFEE? It costs yon bat a trifle to buy a pac kage. It is the easiest way to convince yourself, and to make yon a PERMANENT PURCHASER. LION COFFEE is sold only in 1 lb. sealed packages, and reaches'70a M pare ana clean as when it left oar factory. Lion-head on every package. Save these Lion-heads for valuable premiums SOLD BY GROCERS EVERYWHERE WOOLSON SKCE CO., Toledo, Ohio. GO TO The Dalzell Mercantile Co. For your Fruit. For Fruit Cake. Christmas at hand. Call for Xmas goods. Full line Toys, Candies and Fruits==all kinds. Dealers in General Merchandise, Dry Goods, Groceries, Notions, Shoes and Hardware. SPECIALTIES : Cake chocolate for baking. Jello, Evaporated Apples, Evaporated Cream, Canned Oysters, Peaches, Toma? toes, Columbia River Salmon, etc. Fresh Fish and Oysters every Saturday at I J 1 o'clock. *1 K A?NIT is considered oy thc high est authorities in the country to be the best-known preventive of cotton blight. "Yellow Leaf Blight" and ?Red Leaf Blight" are the result of impov? erished soil, which Kainit cures. Our 90-page book, "Cotton-Cul? ture," is full of Drcicticai cotton infor iiation, and is free for the asking. A?Oress, K&Z? T7CB33, ' " rt*. Cr*-go. Broad Street. flore Horses and Mules and Better Horses and Mules. Two carnally selected carloads just in. They are right, the price is right and they need selling badly. A full line of Buggies, Wagons and Harness always on hand. I sell the celebrated MILBURN WAGON. Respectfully, A. D. HARBY. TWO CAR LOADS. Received Tuesday, October the 17th, Two Car Load OF CHOICE AND MULES. Four Matched Pairs of Horses in the Lot. ooth live Stock Co, A FAIR PROPOSITION. If you have PROPERTY FOR SALE, it is my business to sell it for you. But in order to make the saie, I must have the matter in business shape. Write me for Description Blank, sign the contract on the back of same, and return to me. If the price given is reason? able, I will advertise arid sell the property for you. The contract I wish you to sign is as follows : The State of South Carolina, County of Sumter I.hereby list for sale the within described property with R. B. Belser for a period of.months from date and authorize him to negotiate a sale for same at che r;iteof.dollars per acre or.dollars for the whole property, on terms us follows: And further agree that during the period herein above mentioned, I will not off-.r the ?aid property to any one at a price lower than that above specified, nor on terms more favor? able than above authorized, and that 1 will refer all applicants to R.B. Belser; Provided it is understood and agreed, that I shall have the privilege o' revoking the authority above conferred after having given thirty days written notice of such intention ; but no attempted withdrawal will be effective under this agreement without such previous notice. And further, in case of sale made by R B. Belser. or through any agency employed by him. whether through personal solicitations, by advertising or otherwise; or if he basin any way contributed to a sale of said property, even though concluded by myself, I agree to pay to said R. B. Belser. as compensation for his services in affecting the sale.per :ent commission on the purchase price for said property, to be paid to him immediately up jn the receipt of tho first installment paid in by the purchaser of the said property. Witness my hand :iud seal this.day of.190 In the presence of: .[Seal! .[SealL I HAVE DEMAND for several NICE FARMS, E. g. : A10 horse farm in high state of cultivation in good community. VTTORNtY-AT-LAW r> R DC? CPD REAL ESTATE BROKER HARBY BLG COURT SQ K. D. DCLJCK, PHONE NO. 309.