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COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE. WKWSY LETTERS FROM OUR SPE? CIAL CORRESPONDENTS. flsanes of Interest Prom sll Parts of Sumter and Adjoining Counties. NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS. Mall your Utters so that they will fach this office not later than Mon Say when Intended for Wednesday's gaper snd not later than Thursday far Saturday's Issue. This, of course, applies only to regular correspond? ence. In case of ltsms of unusual aews value, sand In Immediately by ?sail, telephone or telegraph. Such news stories are acceptable up to the hour of going to press. Wednesday's paper Is printed Tuesday afternoon and Saturday's psper Friday after DALZELL. Dnlsell, Nov. tt.?We sre having dry weather now and a good show? er would be helpful, especially to the roads, for they are so duaty that traveling Is not much plessure. The crops are about all housed and the cotton all sold and yet several are behind with their accounts. Thanksgiving la right on us, so let ne all look around and see how much we have to be thankful for. Turkeys are equal to the demand and we think a good many will be needed to supply the demand from what we have heard, aa several sre expecting company In our community. The ladles of Tirsah Presbyterian Church have had the Inside of the church painted, which adds very much to the appearance. The members of the Dalsen Meth? odist Church are still working, trying to rales money to finish the church. They hare raised something over $1. ?tO up to the preeent time since last spring, which we think, speaks well far the community and the short crop, while the good peop'e of Sum tor have helped considerable, for which they have our sincerest thanks. The school at Deisel 1 Is In a flour? ishing condition now. Miss Sturkey and Mise Alford are doing good work and the patrons are well pleased. Mr. B. W. Seegars spent a short time in the low country at hla saw mill last week. Mr. A. C. Burroughs, who has had charge of Mr. W. A. Bowman's place fbr the past year will move to Rich land county about the first of Janu? ary. We hate to give Mr. Burroughs up. He 1s a hustling young man, but we hope our loss may be his gain, and he will go with our best wishes. Mr. R. U Brlgman apent Sunday In Sumter. We think Sumter has quite an attraction for him as he goes nearly every Sunday. Service at the Presbyterian church next Sunday at 4 o'clock p. m., and at the Methodist church at 7:80 p. m. SMTTRyTLLE. Smithvllle. N<a>. M.?Harvesting Is j about finished and oat planting Is the order of the day. The prospective high price of cotton has not affected the oat acreage?more land Is being planted In oats than ever before. The farmers sre slowly but surely waking ap. They realise ss never before the Importance of growing home sup? plies. Prof Msssey Is a cowpea en? thusiast. The cowpea may grow lux? uriantly In some places. They don't grow so well In this section. The day of the cowpea has seemingly passed. They die with a kind of wilt or blight Of some kind. (The remedy Is to plant the Iron pea which Is said to be blight and wilt proof.?Ed.) Mr. J. W. Robertson's experiment with velvet beans was quite a success. They produce a lot of grain as well as an abundance of forage. Stock ent them with as much relish as the cow? pea. I fully believe they will be grown quite extensively In this sec? tion And others In a few years. It has ben said that they won't ma? ture seed this far north, but that Is a mistake. You can save enough f >r seed at least. They wll prove a bless? ing to the sand hill farmers. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Hatfleld. of Bor? den, visited relatives at this place Monday fight and Tuesday. Mrs. Mary Hatfleld and daughter, spent last Saturday and Sunday at Borden. Messrs. J. W. Robertson. T C. Rob? ertson. C. H. Hatfleld and Rev. S. B. Hatfleld went tip to Gum Spring last night to attend a meeting of -the W. O. W. Miss Mabel naiitlf spent last Sat? urday In Sumt* r. Mrs. t. D. F)xworth spent last? week In Sumter. Messrs. W. H. and J. L. Shiver went to Qamdei last Friday Mr. and Mrs. t. <? Robertson rlslt? sd at th i home of Dr. and Mrs. t. D. Fox worth on last Sunday. Mrs. Joel E. DuvK of Brogdou's Is coming today, to visit her mother, Mrs. Sal lie Robertson and to attend the Thanksgiving exercises at the Methodist parsonage tomorrow. Mr. and Mrs. Wiley McLeod visited Mr. and Mrs. R. S Hatfleld last Frl day. Jack Frost paid us a telling visit last week and killed everything, ex? cept these horrled old tea or iron weeds! Many of our neighbors were having vegetables like summer time. Mrs. H. H. Evans had been serv? ing string beans, Irish potatoes und tomatoes on her table.. She usually has the most beautiful chrysanthe? mums, dahlias and roses besides a lot of other Mowers :oo numerous to men? tion. Miss Hattle Hussey visited friends at Beulah last Saturday and Sunday DURANT. Durant. Nov. 25.?Mr. J. M. and W. P. Montgomery Joined a hunting party at Duke's Lake yesterday. They will begone several days and are ex? pecting big game. Mr. and Mrs. James Meehan are at home for hanksgivlng. Mrs. Elmore Plowden is spending sometime with her son in Marion. Little Lois Thompson entertained a number of her friends last Fr day at a birthday party. Mrs. B. T. Williams has returned from a week's visit to Charleston. Mr. Robt. Durant spent yesterday In Manning. The high prices of cottonseed In? duced a number of the farmers to sell. MAX. Max. Nov. 24.?Mrs. Reaves, after spending several weeks with her daughter, returned to her horn* Tues? day. Mrs. La Coste, of St. Charles, is spending some time with her daugh? ter. Mrs. B. M. Truluck.. Miss Bourne, of Samp it, was one of the many visitors at preaching at Bethel Sunday afternoon. Miss VI- ie Brocklnton and Miss El? len Carraway attended the Woman's Missionary Union at Greenwood last week as delegates from Bethel. They report a profitable and inspiring meeting, also a very enjoyable time. Miss Ellen Carraway made a very pleasant, though short visit, to rel? atives in Columbia last week. She had the disagreeable experience of be? ing in a street car wreck, .but fortu? nately no one was dangerously hurt. Work Is being done by the chain gang, claying the road across the sand hill near here. Mr. Severance is moving back to his home In Darlington. Mrs. Henry Tomllnson lost her purse and watch last week while en route to TlmmonsviUe. Farmers are planting oats. H)gs are fattening and Judging from the number to be seen, pork will be abundant. Today will be generally observed as a holiday about here. The importance of heartfelt thanks being given to Qod for peace, pris perity, closing of dispensaries etc. are apparent. How many will? Several families are dining at Mr. J. A. M. Carruway's today. It is very dry and dust) . PISGAH. Pisgah. Nov. 23.?A ltirht rain fell here this morning, which was very much needed to bring up the oats and allay the dust which had got to be exceedingly unpleasart. A large crop of oatu Is being planted and some whec.t. Judging from appearances, I don't think the price of cotton has turned all the heads of the people lere, though some are ready to mortgage homes l^and all to get means to plant cotton, seeing the pot of gold ai: the end of the rainbow. A phantom vision that can never be reached. The crops are about all gathered and the yield Is what was estimated early In the fall. It looks as if a good many people had their heads turned by Taft's visit to this Stale, especially some of those who shook hands with him. A fine estimate of American citizenship sure, to let the shake of a president's hand elevate them. While In Columbia recently we found out from representative men from different counties that Manning and Blease are the strongest candi? dates out for gubernatorial honors yet announced. Cansler. of Tlrzah, says he will be In the race to win next year. Let us put whiskey on sale at ev? ery cross-roads In the State, then many of those will be satisfied, who seem to be so sour because If can't be sold legally. It comes with poor grace, when a man votes for the best Interest, as he ?Set It, for his county and State, to i<< Impeached by those who wanted thliiKs different. A number had rath? er have evil going on than make an effort to blot It out for the good of j mankind. If OUr fi*Ir ladies could see them? selves as other see them, with their dish pan and fannef hats c n thsy Would led be SO anxious to follow ev? ery ridiculous fashion that oomei along, I'oniiin u sense should he in i all things. "For beauty unadorn< d, adorns the most." The many friends of Uncle Jim Jci vey sympathize with him in the 1 loss of his wife. Those who so often partook of his hospitality, know that the quiet, dig? nified lady who presided at the table not only gave value received in full, but made all feel so homelike that it was a pleasure to be there. Uncle Jim has many friends in this section who are always glad to see him and have him visit here. GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRAT? ED. Maj. und Mrs. lt. R. Briggs Congratu? lated by Their Many Friends. As correspondent to your paper, I deem it no dereliction of duty but j rather a favor granted its readers, to subst tute for my regular letter this week an announcement of the 50th I anniversary of the marriage of one I of Summerton's oldest and most highly esteemed couples. Today, the 24th of Nov. 1909, permits of the celebration of the golden wedding of Maj. and Mrs. R. R. Briggs. Fifty years ago today Miss Elizabeth Miller Caldwell, daughter of Jas. M. Cald well, of Charleston was married tc Mr. Richard Ragin Briggs, of Sum merton. Maj. Briggs was born and raised in this community, his birth? place being on the old family planta? tion some six miles from town; and he has the distinction of being the oldest inhabitant of Summerton. With the exception of a few years' resl Brlggs have spent their entire mar Briggs have spent their entire mar? ried life here, where they have won a host of friends and admirers. It was a source of keen disappointmnt to them both to abandon their inten? tions of a reception In celebration of the day, but owing to the recent ill health of Mrs. Briggs this plan was discouraged by the physicians. They have, however, been "at home" to their many frlnds today, and are the recipients of congratulations, good wishes, and quite a number of hand? some presents. Among the relatives of Maj. and Mrs. Briggs who have arrived here to be with them on this occasion are: Mrs. Mike Powell, of Newnan, Ga., Mrs. A. M. Lee, of Charleston, Miss Fannie Lee, of Char? leston, and Miss Minnie C. Bruns, of Charleston. Sumterton, S. C, Nov. 24, 1909. Hot Supper at Rembert's. Rembert, Nov. 23.?Under the au? spice* of the Rural School Improve? ment League, on Thursday night. 25th inst., at the home of Mrs. Alice Jenkins' of this place, there will be a Hot ;>>pper, which the public Is cor? dially invited to attend. Among the eatables which will be served are oysters, turkeys, ham, hot chocolate, cocoa, coffee, cakes, and all kinds of fruits, also cigars. This supper is held to raise funds to meet a payment on the frame at Rafting Creek school house, which is due on 1st of January. A large crowd Is expected and a pleasant evening is guaranteed to those present. Everything for the pleasure o'f. attendants has been done. We extend to the public a most cordial invitation, guaranteeing perfect order. Come one; Come all. SECRETARY OF LEAGUE. I MINE GIVING UP ITS DEAD. Cherry, Ills., Nov. 22.?Efforts to reach men possibly still alive in the St. Paul mine were In vain today in two parts of the underground work? ings. Although excitement was caus? ed by the finding of a dead miner who was at first thought to be alive, the net result of today's work was the recovery of forty-two bodies. Thomas Badgett, white, of Spar tanburg, was sentenced Saturday to ten years in the penitentiary for kill? ing Brezenia Suber, a negro woman. BLEAKF. ELECTED MAYOR. Municipal Oflicers Chosen ut New iK?rry Tuesday. Newberry, Nov. 23.?Cole L. Blease was today elected mayor of New berry, defeating Mayor J. J. Lang ford, who has served for two years. Mr. Biease received 315 votes, as against 289 for Mr. Langford. An Interesting Prediction. Only last winter a leading stock? man from Iowa who has travelled all over the country, openly predicted that the South Appalachian plateau and the region extending through Tennessee and Northern Alabama and Mississippi from the Cumberland Mountains to the Mississippi River would in the course of 25 years, be the leading live stock section in the United States. He based his predic? tion on the adaptability of the soil to the crops needed for profitable stock raising, to the markets at hand, and to the almost ideal climate of this re? gion. Whether his prediction comes true or not, it is evident to those of us who are in a position to observe that the live stock industry of the South is at the beginning of a devel? opment almost without parallel. The man who thinks of going into the breeding of any kind of live stock will do well to consider carefully the opportunities offered in this section; and the man who has good stock of any kind for sale cannot afford to neglect the market which Is here opened for him. Any man who has good stock to sell at reasonable prices may feel sure that he will have no trouble In disposing of them if he will only adopt the necessary means to get in touch with the more pro? gressive farmers of the South. The Southern breeders have not been able to supply the demand, and with the increasing interest that is being shown, there is a great opportunity to all stockmen who are in a position to supply this Southern demand. The condition of William M. Irby of Laurens county, who was shot and seriously wounded by Parrott Milan, of the same county, and who was car? ried to the Columbia hospital, is now reported as being very favorable to recovery. Dan Cobb and Julius Cobb, broth? ers, engaged in a pistol duel at St. George. Neither of the principals was injured, but Jim Bryant, an in? nocent bystander, was killed. FAIR EXCHANGE. A New Hack for an Old One?How It is Done in Sumter. The back aches at times with dull, indescribable feeling, making you weary and restless; piercing pains shoot across the region of the kid? neys, and again the loins are so lame to stoop is agony. No use to rub or apply plaster to the back in this con? dition. You cannot reach the cause. Exchange the bad back for a new and stronger one. Follow the example of this Sumter citizen. Mrs. B. B. Seymour, 318 W. Cal houn St., Sumter, S. C, says: "I was annoyed a great deal by the kidney secretions, had dull, nagging back? aches and distressing pains through my loins. I used Doan's Kidney Pills which I procured at China's drug store and have not had any trouble with my back since. That was about a year ago and I am glad to say that Doan's Kidney Pills entirely cured me. My son was also afflicted with kidney trouble, being unable to con? trol the kidney secretions, especially at night. Since taking Doan's Kid? ney Pills, he has improved wonder? fully. He is much stronger and is able to control the kidney secretions. I gladly recommend Doan's Kidney Pills in return for the good they did in our family." ? For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Mllburn Co., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States. Remember the names?Doan's?and take no other. M? * NOT FOOD, BUT MEDICINE All sensible live stock and poultry raisers understand how important It la to ko?;p their stock In healthy condition. And for all the common diseases of <'at tle, Horses, M ules, feheep. Hogs and Poultry there la nothing that gives such satisfactory results as Busch's Golden Seal Stock and Poultry Medicine It Is laxative In action and quickly produces a beneficial effect. Veterinary authorities agree In endorsing tlds excellent preparation. {Sold under a guaran? tee or money refunded. Sold by dnnr^lsts and dealers. Price 2r>c., 50c. and $1 a can. Sam pi o on request. GOLDEN CHAIN REMEDY CO., Inc. Evansvllle, Ind. Puseh's Disinfectant aud Dip, guaranteed to destroy MITES and LICE on j your poultry, ??c. Splendid All Round Remedy. I hare Used Buach'l Golden Beel stock and Poultry medlelnoon my stock with tho most satisfactory results. My wife also uses It on the chickens when they get droopy, (several times friends of mine havo been to me as if 1 were a veteri? nary doctor and asked me to see what 1 could do for their stock with tho remedy and whenever they come for me I put tho can in my pocket and ko back with them and give some of It to their animals* The remedy is all right. feiias 0. Rumn SIBEHT'S DRUG STORE. COAT SUITS l.'THE following reduced prices 1 will be given on Ladies and Misses Coat Suits, beginning Monday the 29, FOR ONE WEEK. WE GUARANTEE A FIT. 512.50 SUITS AT 135? 15.00 M 18.00 20.00 " M 22.50 44 44 25.00 44 41 27.50 44 44 30.00 35.00 44 lt $10.00 11.50 12.00 14.00 15.00 I7.50 ?900 20.00 22.50 26.00 Make Your Selections Early. 13 S. Main Street. ? vv ? Sumter, S. C. A Bank Account is Nut Only a Luxury, But a Necessity to a Successful Business Man. Do you know of a man or woman who is con? ducting a successful business without the assis? tance of a bank account. No matter what line of business you are en? gaged in?farming, merchandising, teaching, clerking or one of the professions, you should have an account with a bank?this bank. We furnish a bank book and checks free. ^ Bank of Sumter BANKING The Farmers' Bank and Trust Co., Has the largest capital stock of any bank in Sumter Coun? ty with a rapidly growing surplus, a progressive and ac? commodating set of officials, it is able and guarantees it's patrons the very best that's to be had in the way of conser? vative banking. ($ioo In Goods Given Away 1 urn i 5 Jewelry, the Gift of Gifts I i Ask About Them and How They -Are Given Away AHVANCK SHOPPING. you people knew Hie benefit of early looking. Vo and nil that ?ort of Iiiconvenience. Yon know hoi ou know von miss I bt crowas ana an mm ?un ?>? luwuioumiin, i ou uww now much easier It is to exactly suit yourselves when all lim>s are almost untouched. Then why not take advantage of these advantages. Our stock is complete from Collar Muttons to Diamonds, it comprises the very best lOodsthaJ w?> could buy with our nos? ey, or thai von can buy with yours, you can make your selection now at your leisure and by paying a small deposit may bsvethem laid aside for fou until the ??K\ entful Day." Von an Invited to avail yourself of t his opportunity. W. A. Thompson, Jeweler and Optican, I Sumter. S. C