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<bt ?Mattlnnai anb ^oulljrou. pd ?t Um Po?u>giov ml Saum-*, & C, um mmxmmd Cle*s Msutee. rCMMKAL Mi.se Margaret Law returned to st. Charles Friday morning after a visit Co friends in the city. Mr. Brown, of Tlmmonsvlile. was In th Friday morning. Oov Cot? L. Blesse passed through the city Thursday night on his re? turn hreSS Clarendon county where he mitde an address before the Red Men of Olanta. Mr. A. A. Bearlt y. of St. Charles. ? passed through the city Friday morn? ing on his way to Columbia. Mr. James Pagen of Stateburg, was In the city Friday. Mr. William Reynolds has gone to lewanee, Tenn.. where he will be a student at the University of the south. Messrs. Porcher (lalllard. Willie Borroughs, H B. Boykln and J. C., Dunbar. of Dalsell, were In whe city Friday i Mrs. Nelll O'Donnell has returned home after an absence of nearly two months spent In New York and North ?rn resorts. Mr. Chailey DuBose. of Henots Cross ''.uada was in the city Fri? day Mr. C. W. Sanders, of Hagood. spent Friday In the city. j Mr. Louis Appelt. fftatf Senator from Clarendon county, eas in town Friday. Mrs. Rouehe of States/ille. N. C. la visiting Mrs. Walter rolsom on Hampton Avenue. Mise Eva Siros of Charleston, is here on a visit to her sister. Mrs. W. C. Chandler on Harby Avenue, i i Dr. Oeo. M. Dunne has returned to Atlanta, Oa.. to resume his med? ical course. Mrs. E. W. Molse end Mrs. A. ML Bogln have returned from the North. Mr. J. E. DuPre. of Plagmh. was In the city Saturday. Miss La Mayes. of Savannah, who hae been the beautiful and attractive gaset of Mrs. Reld Ard. left Sun? day morning on her return home. Mr. Tom DuBose. of Herlot. wss In the city Saturday. Rev. H. R. Murchison. of Blshop vllle. was la the city Saturday morn Mr. Purvis White went to Colum? bia Saturday. Mr. J. P. Latlmer. of Oewego, was In the city Saturday. Mastsr Edward Atkins- n went to Reidvllle. N. C. Sunday to attend school at that pl*y* IftM winter. Mi* Oeo. W. Dick le spending Sou ? thne at Salu * I Mrs. Lane has returned to Saluda after paying a short visit to Sum ter. Messt a lt. M c ooper and R. M. Cooper. Jr.. of Wlsacky. wrre In the elty Monday. Mr. and Mrs. W. Q. Stubbe have returned to the city after a visit to relatives in Pennsylvania. They will remain In Sumter only a few days aefore leaving for Qre<*nvllle. which will i their future home. Mise Jane Hardee has returned to Columbia after visiting friends in the city and 8L Charles. Mise Hejfcf Koenecke. who has been visiting the Misses Meyer, has returned to her home In Sumter. ?Kingstr?*e Record. Mrs Lula Brocklngton Is In the tnfirmsry st Sumter crttlcallv ill. Ktnsstre** Record. CoL Ulysses B. Roach, of Monti cello. Fl< rwia, SSJ his way home fror? the mountains, stopped In Sumter for a few days on a pleasant visit to his cousin. Mrs. J. Dlggs Wilder and Miss Martha K. Boh. Mr. It|-nle Thoma? ,.f W ?\mx*'ft* !d. eras In Hie ? ity a short time Mond t, snornlng. E. W. I ?ahhs^ of Salem. State Pres ld*r.t of -he KsrnarV (TsJoS, WmM In the city M I Mr C. L Em'tnu* I. -?f IWden. stepped | j town tor a while .Monday on hie way from Charleston. Auditor Wild, r Mp.-nt Sunday In Savannah. Mr. Warrrn ?o,.-nt Sunday in Columbia. Miss Sadie Flud. of Stateburg, is the guest of h'-r < oumn. Mrs M. S. Nelson, on Church street. M-sto-v Thos. D. and Scop |>?i Boer. of Mechanicsvltlo. were In tho ity Monday. Mr. CSMSSSJSVl statement that he "team* to love Tsft for the enemies he baa made." doesn't mean tru?t ''.Ii i "m has changed In any way.? > t k World. ? hitup ''lark i *<ir- that 'be D-m oernts ai I ci./ne hack In 11? 12. still it might t?e i soi.d pi.tn f >r hltn to take out aeeident insurance on bis , , nd? - ?'swa. I H a tli of Mrs. J. II. Kelly. New? was received In this city Friday morning of the death at her homo in Blshopville of Mrs. J. li. Kelly, formerly Miss Rhe* Des Champs Mr. W. r. Rhame, Mrs. R. K. Wil? der and Mrs. Ueo. W. Hutoheson went u\it to Bishops tile that morn? ing on account of the death of Mrs. Kelly, who was well known In Sum ter and had a number of relatives here. Mrs. Kelly has been married only a few years. She leave* a husband and no eh;: Iren. The funeral was be held In Bishopville Saturday at noon. F.ugcne W. Wilson Dead. Mayesvllle, Sept. 22.?Eugene W. Wilson, only son of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Wilson, died at hla home near here last night, after a protracted Ill? ness. He was about 31 years of age and single. The funeral will be held Saturday morning at the Presbyter Ian church, at 10:30 o'clock. The bereaved family have the sympathy of a host of friends. MAN SHOT BY CONSTABLE. Hcjxu-tcd That Vegro Was Shot Frl I flay h> Constable Who Went to Arrest Him. ! It was reported in the city Sat r day that a negro living on Mr. Edens' place, about s*?ven miles from town, by the name of John Ballard, was shot Friday afternoon by the ( unstable who went to arrest him. A full account of the affair could ' not be obtained this morning. Mr. j Mellete. the constable for Magistrate Wells stating that he had no infor? mation to give out about the uffair at j present. It is understood, however, that Mr. Melbtte and Mr. J. A. Epperbon [went out after the negro Friday and ? that when they went to arrest him i he ran. They called upon him to halt, and when he refused to halt, one or both of them fired at him. I The negro was hit by bird shot and i It hi understood that he went on to Mayesville to have his wounds treat? ed. He has not yet been placed un? der arrest. Ballard Is wanted for shooting another negro at Privateer. ORPHANAGE WORK DAY. A Request Made on Behalf of the orphanage* of the State. For the last few years the various orphanages of the State havo united In asking the good people of the .c.tate to give the proceeds of one day's labor to the orphans. The last Sat? urday in September has been set aside at "Work Day." and all, both grown people and children, who feel Inter? ested in helping the orphans are ask? ed to give that day's labor or In? come to the orphanage of their choice. There are about 250 orphans at Thnrnwell Orphanage (Pres.) Clin? ton. S. C. almost as many at Connie Mtxwell (Baptist). Oreenwood. 3. C; 225 at Ep*vorth Orphanage (Meth.). Columbia. S. C; 60 at The Church Home (Eplscopnl), Yorkville. 8. C. The*, orphan children are being clothed, fed and educated entirely by the gifts of the people, and It Is ? irne.-tly hoped that a liberal re? sponse will be made to this appeal. I t none* fall to send the wages or in? come of one day s labor to the or pb .nage of his choice. Make re rnitraT.by check. P. O. M<?ney Or? der or by express to either of the four orphanages named below. Or J. F. JaOOha, Clinton, s. c. lu v. A. T. Jamison. Or -enwood. S. C. Rev. W. B, Wh.irt'.n. Columbia, S. C. Th" Church Home, Yorkville. s. c. Dog Days, Dog days la the name applied to the heated season of the year at the time of the heliacal rising of Sirius, the dog star; that is, the time when It rose Just before the sun They usu ally lasted for about 40 daya. We ptill retalu the expresalon'of dog daya as appl'ttl to the hottest season of ths year, but owing to the procession of the equinoxes it is no longer the time of the heliacal rising of the dog star Ths Building of Lift. Life Is a building. It rises slowly day by day. through the years Every new lesson we learn lays a block on the edifice which Is rising silently within us Every experience, every torn a of another life on ours, every Influence that Impresses us, every book we read, every conversation we have, every act of our commnneet days, adds something to the Invisible building J R Miller. Originally Color Bearers. Enalgn la a word fonmsl on thu Mit of the display of Insignia, badge or device and was formerly much used where we now employ the word colora The company officers in a r?Klment who were, until late years, termed ensigns were, at a still earlier period, more tOTfaaUj termed "ensign bear era." MICH COTTON* AND FEW PICK? ERS. The Personal Now-, of Egypt School Open*, Egypt, Sept. 25.?The farmer! are very despondent here as there is so much rain falling and no crop being; gathered. There have been several big rains during the week and from the pn s nt outlook there's more coming. Mr. Law renco White returned front Spartanl urg Thursday where he went with his brother, olin. who will be at Wofford for this term. Miss Lena Evans returned home af? ter spending a few days with her sister. Mrs. W. T. McLeod. Uev. R. E. Sharpe spent Tuesday with Mr. J. W. Weldon. Mr. J. O. Hudson and brother, of T^ongtown. paid a flying visit to friends here on Saturday afternoon. Mr. J. W. Weldon, with his daugh? ter, Mae, and Miss Lota McLeod, spent Thursday in Camden. Mrs. J. R. McLeod and son, Cason, are spending a few days with rela? tives In Longtown. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. White spent yesterday in Camden. Mr. J. K. Rlchbourg has gone to Bishopvllle today. School opens here the third of October and we are hoping to have a larger one than ever. Messrs S. H. White and Charles Peebles, spent the week-end with friends at Lugoff. Mrs. F. G. Peebles and little daughter, Alma, spent a few daya of this week in Camden. i Road It. The large advertisement of the Sumter Dry Goods Company which has some comforting words to those who are interested in the dry goods market and most of us are. They never feature trashy or low grade merchandise for it is always unsatis? factory to both buyer and seller. We commend what they say for their re? assuring is good, and their well-es? tablished reputation as dry goods merchants should cause the purchas? ing public to agree with them, that they can and will always protect their Interests whenever the ques? tion is agitated. ix>w RATES TO RE-UNION. Rates Same as That During Confed? erate Re-t'nlon. The following communication has been received at the Item Orfice with a request to publish: Winnsboro. Sept. 2d, 1911. 1 have information today from Chairman B. L. Caughmar of the Railroad Commission that a much Lwer passenger rate has been put on the Red Shirt reunion on Septem? ber 27th and 28th than has been pub? lished. We took the matter up with the heads of the railroads and have a very low excursion rate, same as to Confederate reunion. Sumter should be well represented. Very truly, JOHN G. MOP,LEY. Music Ever Helpful Music is the nearest at hand, the most orderly, the most delicate and the most perfect of all bodily pleas? ures; It la also the only one which Is equally helpful to all the ages of man; helpful from the nurse's song to bar infant?to the music, unheard of others, which often, if not most fre? quently, hnunts the deathbed of pure and innocent apJrlta?Ruskin Sampaon at Gaza. A lamlllar story Is that of Sampaon pulling down tlu plllari of the temple of Uaza, whereby 'he roof fell upoD the PfclUstlntl .uIow Samson was able to do thl.s is row known Excava tlona on the site or Gaza show that the plllara of the temple were of wood, and rested upon foundations of atone without being fattened thereto The strong man had. therefore, merely to push theae pillar.- off their supporting stones, when down ivould come the ' ont of the a*holt building t_ "1 j wanted?Young man to oversee harvesting and general farm voik. Monthly salary; must be sober and Induatfioua; furnish good refer? ence-:. Address "Farmari" Bon ne.uis. S. C, S-26.lt. WANT KB?To ex. hange a amall houae and lot in elty (worth about i^r.ii) for amall tract <d* bmd near Sumter. Address, Tanner." care Osteel! Publishing CO. ?J-2'? \\ wiT'.i??Purchasers for two good milch cowi with young calves. B, W. Pubbs, Ifayesvtlle, B, C, Wand Mt-ltaw item *f. w INTEfl?To aell several Gill and How I'ik's. Ton i.d ',,r breeders Is go to butcher, sheep and goats alwayi wi hand. B, W, Dabbt, Ifayesvllls, s. C? Wand sit Itaw- [tarn tf. The Fall Season of 1911 is Again Upon Us! And this announcement would doubtless cause much anxious thought to many had The Sumter Dry Goods Company failed to secure their various lines of merchandise at the time that the Manufacturers' prices struck the low levels. But they didn't fail, and their patrons are to get the benefit of the many bar? gains to be found in their big Fall Stock. Many interior improvements have been made, and shop? ping there will prove a pleasure to you, for they have eliminated all high price anxieties. A cordial welcome awaits you in their Ready-to-Wear Department, where a beautiful display of Suits for Misses, Ju? niors and Ladies is made daily with Style, Price and Quality in perfect accord. Dependable merchandise is always appreciated, and there is the place to find it. If it is Silk. Cotton or Wool they have it; if not in stock they will get it for you. Always a pleasure to serve you. ? T5he = Sumter Dry Goods Co. Old Things Made New. I have just added to my force two high class workmen and am better able than ever to give satisfaction in i RUBBER TIRE WORK, AUTOMOBILE, BUGGY and CARRIAGE Painting & Trimming. If you have an old Buggy or Carriage let me work it over for you. Why buy a new one when I can make the old as good as new and save you money too. Shall be glad to figure with you. THE HORSESHOEING AND WAGON REPAIR Lines are still up to the standard 1 have about 35 One-Hofse Wagons for Sale made by me. They go out with a year's guarantee against defective material and must give satisfactory service. They are HOME MADE, the shop that makes them is right here at you anil here to stay and stand by the guaran? tee. If you want a home? made wagon call and take a look at these. The price IS right. J. J. Whilden. AN ADVERTISEMENT PLACED IN TBE ADVERTISING COLUMNS OF THE DAILY ITEM WILL BRING RESULTS. ' O'DONNELL 6 CO." Window Shades, 25, 50, 75 cte. Lace Curtains, 50 cts. to $5.00 Portiers. - - $2.00 up Couch Covers, - $1.25 up Table Covers, - - 50c. up Center Pieces, 15, 25 50, 75 cts. Bureau Scarfs, 25, 50, 75 cts. We have thejabove in a variety of |Pat? terns and[|Prices.\v Inspect our Stock, Get our Prices and Wefarefsatisfied O'DONNELL 6 CO. 11 il