University of South Carolina Libraries
METHODIST CONFERENCE ENOS APPOINTMENTS FOR COMING YEAR. Itter Named lo Prvsent l>oto*t Ha? hu; to (ionoral Aaeem. r?i>?other Business. Bennettevllle. Dec. 4.?The Meth? odist church wm crowded to Its ut? most capacity by 7 o'clock this even? ing with a throng of eager observers anxious to hear the final proceedings of the conference and to witness the scenes attending the announcement of the appointments by Bishop Kllgo. The resolut Urns of thanks wero pre? sented by Dr. Watson O. Duncan and adopted by a rising vote. Dr. Dun? can also offered a resolution of ap? preciation of H'shop Kllgo's presi? dency, which was unanimously adopt ?>.! Hlnhop Kll<?> was not present at this Juncture, he not having come In. and Rev. Jan. W. Kllgo. occupying the chair. When the minutes were read the bishop requested that this item be stricken from the record, saying hew much he appreciated the ? olrtt of It but he did not wish It tntered upon the ml no tea. By ft o'clock the business was com? pleted except ths answer to tits great question. "Where shall tho preach? ers be ststloned this year?" | The bishop's praise of Methodist preachers as a class was of high or? der. They are ready to get wherever they may be sent without waiting for a sword to drive them. His tribute to the presiding elders was a lofty , me. describing the patience and the prayers with which they perform their difficult and delicate duties. 'A , re\|val of every heart in every con? gregation throughout the conference" Wax suggested as a slogan for the coming year. After a forceful address, the bishop announced the following appoint? ments for 1*1 - The Appointments. j Anderson District?C. B. Smith, presiding elder; Anderson, St. Johns, S. A. Donahoe; Orvllle and Toxaway, A. flasssrd; Bethel. J.. W. Neeley; , Ant rev iib?, p. k. Rhoad; Calhoun , Falls. J. E. Tsylor; Clemson and Seneca. P. A. Murray: Honea Path. O. W. Davis; Lowndesvllle, J. C. Chandler; MeCormlck; N. O. Bel? linger; Pelser, W. S. Myer*; Pendl3? ton; A. V. Harbin; 8tarr. J. L. Single? ton; Townvllle. J. E. Cook; Walhalla. O. C, L*o?iard; Walhalla CI remit, W. O. t'atrlc:.. Westminster, M. O. |*Hh? I ? WQUnnuion I n ton. J T.. Mokes and O. 0. Harmon, supentum ?r?u>, W-lustua circuit ?. M. Brooks. Charleston District?J. W. Daniel, presiding elder; Allondale. J. W. W?l? ling; Appleton. B. Z. James; Teau fort and Port Royal. J. H. Noland; Bethel circuit, R. C. Boulware; Black Swamp, W. W. Williams; Charleston. Bethel. W. B. Duncan; Trinity, R. 8. Truesdsle; Spring Street. O. T. Har? mon. Jr.; Cumberland, J. T. Peeler; ; Mount Pleasant and Young's Island. W. V. Dibble: Cottagsvllte. J. P. In ablnet. Cypress. J. C. Copeland; Ehr? hardt. H. W. Whltaker; Estlll. F. E. I dses; Hampton. O. M. Abney; i II u.. sptssyt nie, W. C. Kelly; Lo Ige. W. >\ Mo* dors, Jr.; Kldgeland. w. S. Hen v Hldgevllle. J. W. Elklns; South 11 n-pton. J. E. Carter; Sum msrvllle, K A. Wayne; Walterboro, H. J <'authen. I Cokesbury District?W. P. Mead ore presiding elder; Abbeville. w. T. Dvi I ? \bbevllle circuit. J. M. Uw. son. I r. F. O. Whltlock; Cokes bury. Q. F. Clarkaon; (Jr. nwood. Mala Strsst. J. W Kllgo; nwood MIIN 1 ft Conne v Oreenw . d Cir? cuit M T Wharton Kit W. R. Raukn'rr". Newberrx, <Ynti 1 J. tZ. Carl ? ? nkland and Jalap i to be suppll ?. n'Nenll Street a? \folln hon. A. M. Gardner. New' y Cir? cuit. J. M. Frldav n | . i\ ft Dlb?.l' ; Parkavllle, B. II r, Ington; T been It. Foster Speer; Prosperity, 8. C. MOHsaj l'rlnr,.t.n. k m DsBOStJ 8-\luda. V P. Tavlor; Waterloo. J. T. Mllh r . v hltmlre i >. \ IsgMoSI -md 1%. F.. Mood; Lander College. J. o. win n preeM nt. asd R v cm uis, nhalnwhll agent. r*elumbla District?W .M >uncan. SJfSjsgihsJ elder; AH-en, J. R Tray Wlrk. \?ken circuit. D. ft Jeffeoat, BaMawfJfjft O, OSSti Hath and Lsngley. A. H. P . ?' b mbla. Washington str. Li ' on; Co? lumbia, Slain str. ;. Herbert; ColumMu. Greet R Holler; i'< ;Mtiibia. (irar Wi'k a*] Co lurnb ? Mroi-kla. '. Wnn; Co rumbi ? Ed-;t h'i.od, .V. ? ' J endon; Columbia. Abandon. Handln Ether Idge; Columbia. \Vav. rle> and Hethel. J. A. <'..mpb. ll. K.lgeth hl. J. It. Wal kf; Falrfteld. C M. Peeler and E. W. Mason, supernumerary; Gilbert, C. S. Kelder; Granite-. Ill- and Vawh'use, J. H. Thucker; Johnston. K. II. Be i< b?m. I.eesvllle, A. E. Drlggcra; LSjSji vi.. i ircull. O. K. Way . b xlngton. j. c. Itushton; LegingtSfc, r .rv. OS. W I'.urif.ys; North Augusta, C. ?:. |?.eb , llhlg \*av. .1. i\ VVinnlnuham, Sprlngtbld, S. II. Mooth; Sw n sea. J. K. lnahln I; Wag. n. r. W. D. Student to Vanderhllt university, J. W. Lewis. Florence District?W \. Masse bcau, presiding elder; Hennottsvllle, Peter Stokes; Bennettsvlllv circuit, M. W. Hoow; Brlghtsville, M. F. Dukes; Bethlehem. J. G. Farr; Cb? * ran, M. Auld; Chestertleld, I* L Bs denbaugh; Darlington, TTintty, R. i\ Tnrntpseed; Darlington. Epworth, P. ft Hook; Darlington circuit, E. R. Mason; East Chest erfleld. T. B. Ov.tns Florence. R. 8, Turlnpseed; Hnrtsvllle. R. Ct. Murphy; Jefferson, J. A. Graham; Lamar R. M. Robert? son, Liberty. J. H. Moore; Marlboro, J Ft. Weldon; McRee. J. U Taylor; MOOoH, J. T. Fowler; Middendorf, W. C. Bowden; Pageland. J. A. McGriw; Tlmmonsvllle and PisKah. W, E. Wig? gins; Tlmmonsvllle circuit, W. B. Ba? ker; assistant Sunday school editor, L. F. Beaty. OreenvlKe District?P. F. Kllgo, presiding elder; Clinton, J. E. Ma haffey; Easley, P. B. Ingraham; Fountain Inn. S. T. Blackman; Gray Court. J. P. Attaway; Greenville, Buncombe street, M. L. Carlisle; Greenville, St. Paul's. E. s. Jones; Greenville, Hampton avenue, J. M. Roger?: Greenville. West Greenville; L. L. Inablnet; Greenville. South | Greenville. J. T. MaoFarlane; Green- j vllle. Bethel and Poe, D. W. Keller; ( Greenvlllo circuit. J. G. Huggins; Greer, E. T. Hodges; Laurens. First church, L. P. McQhee; Laurens cir? cuit. J. C. Davis; Liberty, D. R. Ruff; North Plckens, E. L. Thomason; Plckens, G. F. Klrby; Piedmont, W. U Walt; South Greer, W. M. Owings; Travelers' Rest, Joe D. Bell; West Easley, A. A. Merrltt. Klngstree District?R. L. Holyrod, presiding elder; Andrews, W. O. Hen? derson; Cades, J. L. Mulllnlx; Cordes vllle, J. B. Prosser; Georgetown, Duncan. Henry Stokes; Georgetown, West End. L. E. Peeler. Greeleyvllle, W. H. Murray; Honey Hill. J. C. Tay? lor; Johnsonvtlle and Prospect, E. P. Hutson; Jordan, W. T. Patrick; Klngstree. W. A. Falrey; Lake City, C. C. Derrick and W. S. Stokes, super? numerary; McClellanville, W. P. Way; New Zlon, J. R. Sojourner; Pee Dee, J. O. Carraway; Pineopolls, W. C. Gleaton; Rome, T. J. Clyde; Salters, W. T. Bedenbaugh; Sampit. W. H. Perry; Scranton. J. W. Bailey; South Florence, J. M. Gasque; Summerton and St. Paul's. J. R. Major. Marlon District?R. H. Jones, pre sl liner elder; Blenheim, S. J. Bethea; T bit ton's Neck, W. A. Youngblood; Thrown *vP!e, .7 I. Spinks; Buckaville ? w ft. Barnes; Centenarj R. R. | D^yle;. a A. D, Butts: C?nwaj I circuit. V F. Beofflftav C C. i Herbert; Dill ?n. A. N Brunsen; Gal. I ivants, D. H. Everitt; Latta, A. T. Dunlap: Latta circuit, J. H. Graves; Little River, R. F. Bryant; Little Rock. M. Dargan; Lorla, S. T. Creech and H. L. Singleton, supernunuerary; Marlon. S. B. Harper; Marlon circuit, J. M. Meetse; Mulllns, W. C. Klrk land; Mulllns circuit, W. A. Brekham; North Mulllns, W. C. Owens; Wac camaw. W. M. Hardln. Orangeburg District?M. L. Banks, presiding elder; Bamberg and Bam? berg mills, W. H. Hodges; Barnwell, W. J. Snyder; Rranchvllle, W. s. Mar? tin: Cameron, J. P. Simpson: Den? mark, T. E. Morris; Edlsto. T. W. God t > Id; Eutawvllle s. D. Vaughan; Gro ver. F. W. Danner: Harleyville, a. s. Lesley; Norway. W. S. Goodwin; Olar. to be supplied; Orangeburg, St. Paul's, H. W. Bays; Orangeburg clrciut, s. If, Henry; Orange, T. L. Bilvln; Pro? vidence, J. J. Stevenson and J. F. Way, supernumerary; Rovesvllle, J. K. Holman and G. W. Dukes, super? numerary; Smoaks, J. C. Counts; St. George. J. W. Arlall; student at Van berbllt university. L. E. Wiggins. Rock Hill District?T. C. (?dell, pre? siding elder; Rlacksburg. J. P. Pat? ten; Blackstock. H. B. Hardy; Ches? ter, J. C. Roper; Chester circuit, J. H. Montgomery; Clover circuit, II. G. Hardln; Mast Chester. R. A. Youngue; K,..v-t Lineaster, G. T. Rhoad; Fort Min. T. J. White; HIekory Grove, w. D Justice; Lancaster. M. M. Brab- i ham; Lancaster Circuit C, p. Carter; .Vorth Rock Hill. j. a. White; Rich burg D. a. Phillips; Reek Hill. St. John's. K. K. Hardln; Rock Hill Cir? cuit. U T. Phillips; Van Wyek. F. L. ciennan; Wlnnshoro, G. C. Hutchin? son] Vorkville, J. F. Anderson. Bpartanburi District- a. j. cauth n, presiding elder; Balmont, L. W. Johneou; Campohello, R, l. Kaaton; Carltale, ?>. x. Rountree; Cherokee, R. a. Brook; Clifton ami Cowptna, J. F Ivlns; Fn..r ?. F. My, is; Oaffhey, Duford s'reet. <;. p. Watson; Qaffney, i imneatoBe street p.. G, Vauffhan; Guffney elrcuU J a. Bladaoej Hunan. ?I. a. c K>k; b neat lila, W, H, Arlall; Kelton, .1. ii. Manly] Paoolet, a. H, Beat aid R, o, Lawtonj Paoolet Mtlla, C. P.. I>a\\see; Kehlvllle. F. l. Mc i Coy; Rpertanburi, Bethel, J. W, Speakes: Bpartanburg, Central. 1;. F. fttarkhouee; Bpartanburs;, Duncan ami Olendale, ''. .'. Guess; Bpartanburs, North Hpartaiibtirtfi W, H, Polk; >ar tanburtr, Weal Bpertanhurg, W, Shell; Union, Buffalo and Green street n. D. Jonen; Union, Grace, J, I L Daniel; Union, South Union .'. '. druff. .1. 11. Frow n. Nettles, editor; J. L. Hay, assistant publisher. Superintendent Anti-Saloon league. J. I.. Harley. Misionary In Cuba, H. L. Powell. Industrial institute, D. E. Camak. Sumter District?\V. I. Herbert, presiding elder; Bethany, T. F. Gib? son; Hishopville. Cr. E. Edwards, Cam den, H. B. Brown; Elloree, J. E. Strickland; Fort Motte, J. V. Davl?; Heath Springs. H. C. Mou/on; Ker ?haw, B, D. Bailey; Lynchburg, J. s. Beaeley; Manning. F. x. Bhuler; 0e? WOgOi T. Wi Munncrlyn; Pinewood, J. B, Wilson; Providence. J. N. Wright; Rlchland. George Lee; St. John's and Uemberts, R. E. Sharpe; St. Matthews, J. Iff. Steadinan; Sum? ter, First church, D. Iff. MeLeod; Sumter, Rroad street. R, W. Hum? phreys; Wateree, Oscar Spires. Transferred?C. A. Horton, North Georgia. TRADE CONDITION THIS WEEK. FjOW Cotton Has Depressed Condi? tions in South?Various Businesses. New York, Dec. 1.?Bradstreet's tomorrow will say: "Weather and holiday influences have dominated distributive trade this week. Cold weather throughout a wide area, penetrating far to the South, has helped fashionable trado in winter grades while spring trade hastened to conservatism. The influence of the low price of cotton upon Southern trade is still perceptible in the reports of de? pressed trado and rather slow collec? tions and the advices of widespread holding of cotton by farmers. In? deed, the slowest trade reports now come from that section. Among the industries there is evi? dent a rather fuller volume of pro? duction than for some time past. Prominent In this line are iron and steel, evoked probably by the recent placing of liberal car orders by rail? roads. Business failures in le United States for th~ week ending November 30 were 213, against 293 last week; I 217 in the like week of 1910; 238 in! 1909; 234 in 1908, and 272 in 1907. ; Wheat, including flour, exports from the Cnited States and Canada for the week ending November 30 are the largest in two years, aggre? gating 14,855.3D5 bushels. Corn exports for the week are 14 4, 856 bushels. tu11 d lO HI IS < *>m pi I it h Nat tonal Cash Register Concern V cu ted of 1 'ou*p4r*< i. Cincinnati, O., Dec. 4.?Suit was filed in the United States circuit court here late today against the National Cash Register company of Dayton, Ohio, charging the company with participating in a conspiracy in re? straint of trade, and that it be enjoined from further carrying on such al? leged Illegal practices as is set forth in the petition. The government does not seek to destroy the National Cash Register company a.s a corporation, but asks that It be prohibited from selling cash regittsri and other registering devices in a manner that would pre ^ ent com petition. l.adl -v' Ha/.aar Devember 13-l lth. If every one really knew the In? side workings or were acquainted with the prepai itions mude by mem? bers and friends of the Ladies' Aid Society of Temple Sinai, then the Ffllfltr to be held OS the above named dates will be thv. most gi? gantic of |tl kind ever held In the | Oame Cock City. In looking over the plans and data collected by the ladies in charge of j this work, the Item report'r was] struck with the numerous i:na hand- j ?one gifts that have been donated i for thl purpose and that it will be I hear ,y welcomed by the early Nmas | shoppers. Therefore as these same ladies will denote their time and good judgment for it's success, there is absolutely nothing to prevent the happy climax. At the cafe, lunch and regular meals will he ser\e?l from noon to midnight. Smiling waitresses, daint? ily attired will appease all hunger. All you have to do is to give your or? der and eat. From the packages of candies that arc being specially cooked by populaf tnanuafcturers for this occasion, the ardent lover can aid his mumbled words or twisted tongue. Then ha may have a sweet tooth or Papa might have g little friend who likes aweet things. And the country store. From ba* king o\<ns to lingerie, if you need inythlng, sec them. Your old skirt looks shabby anyway. There are other bo..ths and attrac? tions The strict b tter ..f c\ety law Will 1" upheld. The lad I ??? are debat? ing whether \<> sell n lawyer or two. 'i v r< arc some available, A few doc? tors etil be given a w ay, Not as I nluma bul as bona tide aflldea, RUNAWAY CAR CLAIMS VICTIM. C'apt. Thomas Symines Moots Hor rlble Death. From The Daily Item, Dec. 5. As the result of one of the most peculiar accident! that have ever tak? en i ice in Charleston. Capt. Thom? as Symmes, fur nearly thirty years a conductor on the old South Carolina and Georgia Railroad, and a well known man in this section of the State, died yesterday afternoon at the Roper Hospital, only three hours after he had been taken th"re in the automobile patrol. Capt. ByuiRies was struck while pitting off of Car. Xo. 30, at the corner of Reid and Meeting streets, by Consolidated Car Xo. 35. which was stolen from the Consolidated car barns by some very small colored boys. At 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, people at the corner of Line and Meeting streets saw a trolley run? ning wild down Meeting street. The Meeting street switch happened to be open at this Junction point and the car kept on its way. Capt. Thomas Symmes had been riding on Meeting street Car Xo. 30 and got off of this car when It stop? ped at the corner of Meeting and Reid streets on Its trip south. Capt. Symmes turned around, starting be? hind the car to go to the pavement. Ue did not, It is supposed, notice the runaway car. Xo. 35. and this car struck him fairly, nearly severing both of his legs from his body. BLEA8E WILL NOT INTERFERE. Sayn Circumstances Do Not Warrant His Interference. Columbia, Dec. 5.?Gov. Biease gave out this afternoon a statement saying he saw no reason at this time for Interference with sentences of Garllngton and Young, wreckers of the Seminole Securities company. He thinks they ought to confess. If circumstances indicated the Just? ness of Interference and It should la? ter be brought to his notice he might do something for them. The governor Intimates that evi? dence hacing an important bearing on the case has been covered up to shield others. Circuit Court Clerk Walker has not yet transmitted judgment In the case to the sheriff so that no arrests have been made as yet. Seta out On I ? poctlon Trip. Mr. Goo. D t*e y. District Deputy Grand Bx ? ? Etuiei of the ESlki In SwOuUi C&ioiina* lefj *?iouuct> ioi ?* trip to Florence to pay his official visit to the brother lodge of Elks at that place. Mr. Levy's duties require him to visit officially for ourposes of inspec? tion every lodge in the State during the year and this is his first official visit to any lodge. Hereafter he will from time to tune make visits to all of the lodges in the State. He was accompanied on his trip to Florence by Messrs. J. H. Forbes. W. J. Seale, Marshall Was coat, L. H. Deas and others. You will find that druggists every? where speak well of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. They know from long experience In the sale of it that in cases of coughs and cold- t eon al? ways he depended upon, and that It is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by all dealers. AVIATION SCHOOL OPENS WED? NESDAY Augusta. Dec. 5.- dpi ? es DeF. Chandler, the. ofj of the Army Aviati n nounced last night thai ?tot be ready for 11 Ini -oiddl e of th 4 week. 1 Is nounoement because h people might go t ??:;])? ding U see fl appointed. The > amp Is n< i u will not be for thi ie and for that reaso p mg be attempted before ie ? f> {* The hangers fer the m;< nine I up, except ? ne. in wl h the are stored, md It 1' s* r ?? - ry to get the hangers up, to the ia cbine shop, before any actual work is started. The officers who a ? here, how? ever, are .anxious: ?<> ^ . the a'r a tryout, as they b< e that g eat work can be done here. Tin y are delighted with the weather y terday. The other officers who will spend the winter here with the school are not expected for 10 fliys ye< ?"d for that reason only Wright machines win be seen In action for the pres? ent. Roth of th i Wright machines are ready for action as soon as the arrangements can be made for houe* ;Ti!,r them. We wish to * r? 11 your attention to the fact that most Infectious disease! such aa whooping cough, diphtheria and scarlet fever are contracted when tho child has a coi,i, Chamberlain'i Cough Remedy will quickly cure a cold and greatly lessen the danger of contracting these diseases. This rem? edy I* famous for Its curei of colds. !? rrmtnlns no onlum or oM>..r >?? WEDDING BELLS IN SI'MMERTON Miss Ada Tennant Marries Mr. Leroy B, Martin; Miss Bertha Davis and Mr. Felix Dingle United In Mar? riage. Summerton, I>ec. 4.?On Wednes? day morning at 7:1 ? o'clock was solemnized In the Episcopal church of this place the marriase of Miss Ada Tennant, the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Tennant. to Mr. Leroy B. Martin of Maxton, N. C. In spite of the early hour and the in cl tment weather, very many friend* and relatives of the bride and ^room were present to witness the beautiful and impressive ceremony. The up per portion of the church had been tastefully decorated with pot p'.arrs and cut flowers. Immediately preceding the entrance of the bridal party, Miss Mabel Har? per at the organ, accompanied by Dr. O. E. Morris on the violin, play? ed "Slumbers Sweetly," followed by the wedding march, which ushered in the attendants as follows: The ushers, Messrs. Dan McQueen of Max ton. N. O., and Henry Scarborough of Con way; bridesmaids. Misses. Sal lie Anderson of this place and Mamie Richards of Dalzell; maid of honor. Miss Clara Tennant, sister of the bride; and the bride on the arm of, her father. They were met at the j chancel by the groom. The ceremony j was performed by the Rev. John KershaWi Jr., the bride's pastor. The bride wore a becoming travel? ing coat suit of tan with hat, gloves, and shoes to match, and carried a shower bouquet of Brides' roses. The bridesmaids wore shirtwaist suits of blue linen and black picture hats, rnd carried lirgf bouquets of bronze chrysanthemums. Immediately after the ceremony automobiles conveyed the bridal party to the depot to see Mr. and Mrs. Martin off. After a visit to Sa? vannah and other points, they will make their home in Maxton, N. C. As Miss Tennant. Mrs. Martin, had many friends hereabouts, and takes with her their best wishes as she enters upon this new phase of life. On Wednesday evening at S o'clock in the Methodist church, Miss Bertha Davis became the bride of Mr. Felix Dingle, both of this place. This be? ing the first marriage ceremony to be performed ii the new church no efforts were spared in transforming it into ? bower of InveMnoo n'Y>s>rni" should b1: tal:?-:. ?in. .. m.jsi. solemn of I vows. Using >nlj smllai vines and! wb'te cui dowers, the green bt.d white background softened by the rays ot myriads of candles, made a ht and becoming setting for the bri? dal party. Preceding the ceremony Miss Louise Scarborough sang in her usual sweet manner "Because," after which the wedding march from Lohengrin was played by Miss Mabel Harper, accompanied on the violin by Dr. C. E. Morris. The party entered as follows: Ushers, Messrs. Lawrence Chewning with Mr. Jeff Davis, Jr., Mr. Tim Howie with Mr. Harry Davis; brides? maids and groomsmen singly and alternately, Miss Sallie Anderson and Dr. W. H. Carrigan of Charleston; Mlei Jessie Smith and Mr. Charles Wells, Manning; Miss Helen Thames of Manning and Mr. Richard F^w sl] of Rot ! V. Miss May McLauch lln of Bt, V i hews and Mr. Allston James; M 8 I b a Davis and Mr. l>. Beth Jaso the flow? ? girls, Misses Sara Hunt r i d Bessie Mood. .1 ossed in v. hi- and c ryinj? baskets of whit ? c' ry* anthem n ma; the dame lonor, Mrs. J. B, McLeuehlln of Blshopvllle, wearmg a ham: me 'own ? f bordered chiffon over n itin; ths maid of honor, J us rtcho DesChamps of Wlsacky, trlng a lace robe over pink satin ? i pink tarnations and The bride came in on the arm f: thcr. Ron. C. M. Davis, fo - d by Master Allston Gerald who bore the bride's train. The bride, in hn exquisite gown of white crop. in with tr'mmings of pearl and real lace, carrying a shower bouquet of brides* roses, with a wreath of lles-of-the-v 'ley holding In place hr flowing veil, was never lovlier. hi was met t the altar by the gr >m With his Nest man. Mr. V< on Scarborough of Lynchburg? The Rev. .1. \l. T. Mason read the impr ?*v< ceremony. The bridesmaid white nur salin, s with fringe ? i mlnga and carried whtti a' and ferns. When you have a bilious atti 'k give Chamberlain's Tablets a trial. They are excellent. For sale by all dealers. Tho Price-Campbell cotton picker was given a practical teal In Marl? boro County Tuesday, it was esti? mated to have picked B5 per cent of tht open cotton. A Des Motnea man had an attack of muscular rheumatism in his shoul? der. A friend advised htm to go to Hoi Springs. That meant an expense of 1150.00 oi more. Ha sought for a quicker and cheaper way to cure it MW CONCERN FOR SUMTER. e^ .enoral Store to be Opened Here Next Wednesday. ^ It was announced today that a ew store will be opened in Sumter ext Wednesday to do a general lislness. It will be located at 5 X. Main street. The new concern will sell grocer . s, dry goods, shoes, and all ar'icies to be found in a store doing a gen-^ ?ral merchandise business. The store is to be operated by ladles of this city. This is probably ?be first store of its kind in the State . nd certainly the first in Sumter. The capital was not announced butj It was learned that those backing the enterprise are connected with the Ladies* Aid Society, of this city. From a brief announcement sent* out to the stockholders it was ascer? tained that the store will probably not remain open later than midnight of December 14, the Idea being t<^| sell out the stock of goods on hand by that time. All articles sold will be delivered. There were a numbo. of out-of town visitors here Sunday afternoon to attend the Elks Memorial exe^ eises. SIGNALS OF DISTRESS. cumter People Should Know How to Read and Heed Them. - * Sick kidneys give many signals of distress. The secretions are dark, contain a sediment. Passages are frequent, scanty, pain fut Backache is constant day and night. Headaches and dizzy spells are fre? quent. W The weakened kidneys need quick help. Don't delay! Use a special kidney remedy. Doan's Kidney Pills are for sick kidneys, backache and urinary dis? orders. Sumter evidence proves their rncre^ its. F. G. Copleston. s K. Bartlette ?treat, Sumter, S. C. says: "I have Laken Doan's Kidney Pills and have found them to be a remedy of merit t'ackache and pains across my loins annoyed me and I knew that my kid neya were at foult. Doan's Kidney Pills, which I got at China's DrUP Store, brought me prompt relief and in return I give them my heartiest endorsement." For sale by all dealers. Price 50 ,r.. *? ^~~*~- iftfbttrTi C Buffalo, New York, sole agen: : for the United Bt*te?. I emcmber the .... ?Doan's?and k% DO YOUR XMAS SHOPPING EARLY AND AVOID THE RUSH OF THE LAST FEW We have the goods t will suit you. New and in Jewelry, rings in all blrthstones, bracelets, lockets, LaVallers, mono? gram fobs made while you wait, um? brellas, parasols, toilet sets, lnsterling, plated and genuine Ebony, manicure and military sets, Hawkes cut glassjp sterling silver and plated flat-ware, from the smallest pieces to the large chest We engrave any article bought without charge any design, while you wait. Every article guaranteed. We know what we sell is good W. A. THOMPSON, Jeweler and Gpt.cian. 6 S. Main St. Sumter, S. C. lax Returns for 1912. Sunu>r, S. C, Dec. 11, 1911.?No ik a < reby given that T will an* l person or by deputy at the g places on the days indlcat . a, pectively, fcr the purpose of roc< i tng returns of personal proper is and poll taxes, for the fiscal year i in ti aclng January 1st, 1912. All males between the ages of 18 nd ?' years, must make returns as to whether or not they are liable fcr# l ad duty for year 1912. '\ indat Tuesday, Jan. I. Pri" iteer Station. Wednesday, January 3. Manchester, Levi'S Siding. Thurs . y January Weds (laid, Thomas' store. Frida, anuary 5. H ilaremont station. Tnoaday, Jan. h o > l. Wednesday, Jan. 10. Remherta, Thursday. Jan. 11. i I ?II, Friday. Jan. 11. \v. t. Brogdon's 61 re, Mfmiav Jan. 15. ^ Itayeavlllfc (Barnett's store). Tuesday, Jan. 16. Pleaaant Grove, Wednesday, Jan. 1 7. Bhiloh, Thursday, Jan. 18. Norwood, Cross Roada, Frday, Jan. 19. I < v . go, Monday. Jan. It, ah persons, whose duty it is to make returlni ?1 rid be prompt to meet at those ' All re ns m l 1 e b? re Feb. 20.