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THE lHNl'ENSAItY HM> Nearly 9100,000 to be Sent Various Counties. C'umbiA. March 29.-?Every coun? ty tn South Carolina v. ill receive II cents for every child enrolled In the public schools front the dispensary fund which ts to be distributed on April 1. as a result of a measure pa ess d at the last seselon of the gen? eral asaemhly. The fund amounting to $91,195.60 will be distributed among the various counties of the 8tst?w; uunittee consisting of J. EjMkrearingen. the State superia tsnden?f education; A. W. Jones, the eaaspttoiler general, and K. II. Jen? nings, the State treasurer. Tbere wore 354.270 children enroll? ed Hi lohools of South Carolina last year according to the annual rcporl of State Superintendent of Education, ?wesrlufen. The $99,195 divided ?jBsont this amount will give an a erage of 2S cents for each child. fpertsnhurg county leads the State to the laeotsat to ?>.? received. There gge over H.rtuO < hildren enrolled an 1 that will receive over $5,000 from the fund The following table shows the num ? of children enrolled and tho ?ar?t to be received bv each county ChUirtJIi Amount. Abbr% U. 9.198 $ 2,575.4 1 Alken. 10,103 l\s:,?;.s4 Aadersoa . . 16.632 4.656.96 Bamberg . . 4.864 1,117.4)2 Barnwell . 7.91? 2,219.2s Beaufor 4,967 1.397.96 Berkeley 5.114 1.431.92 Calboun . 4.111 1.1S1.0S fjaariaciin . .. 11 503 3,220.84 Cherokee . . . 5.911 1.655.0s (theater. 6.891 1,929.48 (ghestssfleld . . 5.176 1.449.2* <2>rend< ? 7.724 2.162.72 Qolleton . .. 6.561 1,937.08 Darlington. . . 8.111 3 .71.OS Dillon . . 6.327 1.491.?l Borchester . .. 4.881 1.228.OS Bdgeneld. . .. 7.036 1.969.80 r . . ! INDIGESTION BaCay Mat! BUdeler TrooUea as* Karvea* Debility TieU Readily mi (Wckty to Troehacert wiik IAUAIIS SPECIFIC TABLETS "A SURE CURS" Aim*** Col. Atlanta. O*. ssne-I ksvs ss?C rmmr (jl_ ? mmt k*r r*UW %m\ti I trt*<< jour Ullac* [weald ?k?VTanjr t nmnj jmur Ub'.ots *? i far imdiu?xkm. X*un tr _A *. OJtftJsei. ?L D HA4MAP ''s incmo taaLrra ?in ??? frs?aCWn?s ?? as***, hii i rUU rW kkH ?asl rwsr WKM%md %md r%% vt*. ym lead By )>eLara*e's l?hsrm??j, 8am tor, & C Fan Held.. Florence. . . . Georgetown. Greenville . . Greenwood. . . . Hampton. . . . Horry. Kershaw. . . . Lancaster . . . I^aurcns. . . . Lee. Lexington. . . Marlon. Marlboro. . New berry . . . < N i-nee. (>rangeburg . . Pk Kens. Rlchland. . . Pgjggjt. Spartanburg. Surnter. . . . I'nlon. Williamsburg. . York. 7.870 7.927 4.764 15,083 10,881 5,936 6,709 5,796 7,204 ),tl] 5,370 8.466 4,410 6.570 8.267 7.522 14,510 6,250 11,243 5,770 20,830 10.074 9,838 9.119 12,550 2,203.60 IJIt.fi; 1,333.92 4,223. J I 3,046.68 1,878.52 1.622.38 2,017.12 2.794.68 1.503.60 2,370.48 1,234.80 1,839.60 2,314.76 2,106.16 ?1.062.80 1,750.00 3.148.04 1,615.60 5.832.40 2,820.72 2.754.64 2.5 5 3.3 2 3,514.00 Totals. 354,270 $99.195.60 CASK OF A. C. L. VS. DAWKS. Railroad Sues to ltooo\er Pro|>erty From Mrs. M. A. Rawcs. The case of the Atlantic Coast Line Katlroad Company vs. Mrs. M. A. Dawes to recover a strip of land along ihn ir track opposite the station in this city was continued In the court of "run.on pleas Friday. The property -tied lot is now In the possession of Mrs. Dawes, who claims It by right of adverse possession, while the rail? road claims the property to be theirs, their claim being that it was deeded to thern when the right of way for the old railroad line through this track was made OVO? to the railroad. They also claim, since the deed is lost and no record of the transfer can be found, that the statute gives them the right of way for sixty-live feet on each side of their track. The case was commenced Thurs? day morning and Friday, at the ad? journment for dinner, the plaintiff had put up its witnesses and closed Its case. Among those to testify for the railroad were MV<<rs. Joel K. Brunsen. H. D. Molse. It. J. Bland, Thomas Wilson. J. W. Hrunson, G. B, F.runer and R. A. Brand, their testi? mony being mainly as to property lines. Messrs. R. O. Purdy and Mark Reynolds represented the plaintiff and Messrs. L. D. Jennings, J. H. Clifton and R. D. Epps the defendant. The case Of He bert Tio i :* igglnsi lbs xt'.uitic Coast Lin for $i.<)!?" oe . 1 mimt. * r stilted in t!?e j try returning a verdict for *310. The bowling alleys of the Y. M. C. A. seem to be the greatest at? tractions about the place for the members. Bowling is a good sport and affords splendid exercise. OFFICE CLERKS COMPLIMENTED rhrec Mailing Clerks Make High Marks on Examination Thursday. Thursday was examination day at at the United states postofflce In tiii^ olty for the three mailing clerks. Chief Clerk of the railway mail ser? vile. J. A. IfettS held the examina? tion which consisted of seeing how I QUlCkly and correctly the clerks could PUI up matter for each of the 848 i postofhcsi In the State. High marks, Were made by each of the mailing) derkl and they were complimented upon their achievement by Mr. Meets, who sttited that the average hers ^as very much better than it was in most offices where he had held the examination. Each of the pieces was of a differ? ent shape and size and had to be put in the Correctly marked box to go with certain mall. Out of a possible hundred two of the mailing clerks made 99.17 and tjie other made 98.59. a very successful examination when it is considered that the pieces handled Were of varlOUl sizes and shapes and not the lise or shape which are gen Sarll) handled in the mails. In the contest eight pieces were counted as one per cent. The time in which the clerks put UP the mail was also counted for or against them. Mr. Ifsttfl staled that the examin i tlon was an especially good one and he was well pleased with the show? ing made. PARTY RETURN FROM CAM DEN . Basaler Exhibits Capture Number of PHses at Camdeii Show. The party of Sumter people who went to the Camden horse show Wed? nesday and Thursday returned to the city Thursday night, much elated at their success in securing prizes. They reported a most enjoyable time at the show and that a large number of tine horses were there on exhibit? ion. Among those from Sumter to win prizes were: Roadster pairs, long tail, W. B. BoylS, second. V Single harness horse, 15.2 hands, and under, King and Rlanding, of Sumter. second. Kershaw, Lancaster, Chesterfield, LsSi Sumter, Rlchland and Fairfleld county ,pair, W. B. Boyle second; D. C. Shaw, of Sumter, third. Five gaited saddle horse, IC. J. Moore, of Sumter, third. r, D, C. Shaw, third. It books Like a Crime tte . boy from a box of Buck Salve. His pimples, boils, scraiches, knocks, sprains and bruises demand it. and its quick re? lief for burns, scalds, or cuts is his right. Keep It handy for boys, also girls. Heals everything healable and does It quick. Unequaled for piles. Only 25 cents at Slbert's Drug Store. The Ladies are More Enthusiastic Than Ever Our superb showing of Spring Ready-to-Wear Apparel of every description for EASTER is meeting with approval. Nothing but praise of our offering is heard on every side?new goods are being received daily. Call and see the authentic 1912 Style ideafl in Modish Dress and Coat Suits. 14 S. Main MGCollum Bros. Sumter. S. C. The Store for Kaster Dresses and Coat Suits Are You a Woman J The Woman's Tonic Y. M. C. A. DIRECTORS MEE 1\ Papers and Magazines for Assocta tion Selected! Conunltteee \ppoim e<l?Other Matters. The first meeting of directors of the Y. M. C. A. in the new building, was held Thursday night with the follow? ing directors present: 8. H. Edmunds, President; Geo. D. Shore, s. f. Stoudenmlre, E. C. Haynsworth, C. M. Hurst. R. f. liaynsworth and General Secretary Blrchard. A list of magazines and papers were recommended by the Education? al Committee which were approved, with the addition of one metropoli? tan American Daily and one English paper. Indetinlte absence from the city of some directors; physical disability of others, and the need for a full di? rectorate of active workers, caused a discussion on the question of declar? ing vacancies and electing new men. This resulted in the adoption of a rule or by-law that absence from two consecutive meetings, without good | reason or valid excuse, shall vacate J the office of director. The following committees were ap? pointed: Committee to audit accounts of the Building Committee: C. M. Hurst, e. C. Haynsworth and S. f. Stoudenmlre. Religious work, s. H. Edmunds, chairman. Physical work. R. K. Wilder, chair? man. Boyi work. s. f. Stoudenmlre, chairman. Sft( ial work. Geo. D. Shore, chair? man. The purchase Of coal and wire screens for the building were referred to the House Committee with power to act. The thanks of the directors were Voted to Prof. Daniels of Clemson College for his address in the opera hoin?. on the 17th inst. Tit.- committee appointed to confer with the Civic l eague in reference to transfer of their library to the As? sociation, reported the following terms which had been imposed: The library <?f about seven hundred books, is to pass to the ownership of the As? sociation, with reversion to the League in case of the discontinuance of the Association, such reversion to Include mII b >oka now in the library, and any additional books that the Associate ;i may be willing to include j with the promise of the League to continue a public library. Members <>r' tb? League are to have the use of the books on equal terms with mem? bers ( f the Association, under such rules as the Association may adopt. ! The offer was discussed, but definite action was postponed to a full meet of tb.- board. Mr. i'. s. Courtney exhibited -it this office on Monday a genuine cu? riosity in tin- shape of a pure white cat squirrel, shot <>n Mart h 25 by Mr, John Kinder on his farm near Kings tree, it has attracted great Interest ami ail our sportsmen declare that the. never saw anything like it. This tare animal Is on exhibition at Mr, Courtney's store, and all are in? vited to see it. Kings tree Record, Tl e hanger liter Grip. lb of t. ii in a run d<>\\ n system. We; kin-*!-', nervousness, lack of ap? petite, energy and ambition, with dts ordered liver nd kidneys often fol? low an attitcl < f this wretched dis? ease. The greatest need then Is KVetre Ritters, lb.' glorloUS tonic. blood purifier und regulator of stom? ach, liver nid kidneys, Thousands irr prm ? ?i i hal they wonderfullj strengthen the nerves, build up the system und restore to health and I rood spirits alter an attack of grip. , ii uff. rirc try them. Only 60 cents. i s dd and p rfocl satisfaction guaran? teed >?> B'bert's Drug store. GEORGE H. HURST, UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER 202 N MAIN STREET Day Phone sif :: :: :: Night Ph?ne 201 In every Department of Banking THE FARMERS' BANK & TRUST CO. IS PREPARED TO SERVE YOU IN A SATISFACTORY MANNER. The Road to Success. Save Your Money The 2nd quarter starts on April 1st. Money deposited on that date or up to the 10th of April starts drawing interest from date. Come in and see us. The Bank of Sumter. The Young People. How is it with the young people of your household? Are they saving money'.' Have they learned to appreciate the value of a dollar? Are you endeavoring to instill in their minds the correct ideas concerning thrlfl and economy? Have them open an ac? count with The Peoples'. The Peoples' Bank. For Sale: Farms and City Property. Now is the time to buy real estate, while you can get it at a reasonable price. The skyscraper is going up, cotton has reached ten cents, and is steadily advancing. Real estate is sure to be much higher. Let us know what you want, or better still, call and let us show you some of the nice farms and city homes we have for sale. CirY PROPERTY T"! Vi MX 1 /"> _ REM M A I E LOANS fARV^ K II fllMS^r LO. MORU'iACiFS ANO riMKR UNO *X# S-*^*?*r* V^Vr? INVESTMENTS lit XI. INSTATE Ol \l.l Its. 26 1-2 N. Main Street. Sumter, South Carolina U. B. BELSER, BRNRfrr FIELD