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tutored at the roatofflce- et s unit er, S. C ae Second Class Matter. l?EltM? \i, NEWS. Mr. John I. PfOgdOB of Hrngdon passed through town Tuesda) morn? ing ??n his way to Columbia to attend tin- State Fair f?>r a couple of days. Mr. It. M. Cooper, oj Wisacky, was ono of those passing through the city Tuesday morning oj. his way to Co? lon.Ida to attend the State fair. Mr. is. k. leaden went la Columbia Tuesday gaOfntng to vhttf the Kair. Mrs. James I'iiukney end Miss Aimee Moore, of Stateburg, were in the city Tuesday morning. Mr. K. W Tat m r. of I'ro> idem-.-, was a visitor to the city Tuesday. l?r. K. It. Wilson has returned to the city after an extended trip in the North. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Park and ehltdren, ol Plneom, <;a. who have guests of Mr. and Mrs S. Cht r ry. have gone to Florence la spend a few days before returning to Geor? gia. Mr. Hugh Heiser of Clarendon ?eejBty passed through the city W d lesd i\ morning on his ? ft] 10 I lolUffl I i i to attend the State Fair. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. McCormaeK have gOSM t > Columbia to spend the reet of the week. Mise Anni" Stuhhs. of Georgetown, has returned home after a visit to Nif hioiluT. Mr. S. W. Stuhhs. Mrs. Herbert Monroe, of Marion, Is visiting her mo;her. Mrs. Jessie Krudford. on Fist Liberty street. Mr. William Morel has returned to the city after a visit to Churleston. Mrs. Ceo. Hruner, of Florence, spent tho week with her sister, Miss Maggie Ard. on Harvin street. Mr. lt. Ii. Heiser went to Columbia Tuesday to attend the meeting of real eatate men at that place and . j visit UM Fan- grounds. Mr. r. m. ruts went to Cohunbla Tuesday afternoon to see his son, HeUetto, who is ? student ;it Clemada CoWogti and to attend the State Fair Mr. L. H. II. Den and daughter, Mary Natalie and little Lueile Fol? som .spent Wednesday In Columbiu enjoying the Fair. Mrs. Fred Vassau and little son, i . uro taking In the Fair. Mr. o. I* Y.ites is a fair week the capital city, ?nllle Wannnmnker left for v this BOfnlni to take in the "3. O. II. W ider and Mattel Cuikcnard went to Columbia this morning to attend the State Fair. An Ipproacblag Marriage. Tee following Invttattone, which ba\e in en rei i .? d i?y frlenda, will bo of general Interest Mr. and Mrs 11 -\s ml Jones request the honor of your presence at at the marriage of their daughter Ia\?sslo to Mr. A hb> W. F.radfonl ??n gnagaes efteonooa November the aeeond niueteon hun Irod and thirteen at live o'clock Beogdone, loath Carolina, Heath of t.eorgc .hut lirnwn. fieorge Just Hrown, for many years I ? maen of Sumter, died at the Tou ajMJ HoHpital at 9.:i0 o'clock Monday night after an illness of ten months. He was taken seriotivl ill last Thurs? day night and has been In a critical ? enemies Hex i that time. The funeral HfVteei were held at the Sumter Cemetery on Wed? nesday, morning at 11 o'i lo? k. from the residen? ?? or his son in-law, Mr. .1. I* Nunnarnaki r, No. f#| Fartlctte Street, where the -ode W0J taken from the hospital. Mr. Hrown Was preneOOaeed by hi wife, who died about I ye Of ftgOi but is surMved by his brother. S. C. Frown., formerly of CherlSQlCn? but ROW Ol Spartanhurg. and the following <hil-; dren. Mrs. J. U Nunnai laker, Missi s .Mherta and Susie BfoWl and S. C, Hrown of this i ity. The gemtet eommen In! organise4 Hen has, through inn effleen and beard ei drei tors, joined the United ?atea Chnrnbof el Comntena with bead.piai ters at Washington, 1 C Tins given Ina tarntet chamber* ol t'oinineree an opportunity to get in i touch with bundle.n ,,f the lending ?onimiri i.ii organlxetlona el Iba world, and to receive bullet Ina front Iba Vfaablngton headquarters el Iba gntlenn] orgnii lent Ion end front tho landing eemntefelal organisations throughout Iba eountn and i<.i. Oegnnlantlona Ol many kinds. Tb?- Commercial and Pavings Bunk opens its goofi llnturday, November 1st. at No. II South Main stn-t. A l. Lteaans b president of ihli nee hank and IL A. Uiadhnu l| CHablcr, IMM.W CHARGE STILL STANDS. Waiving Prrtlnilnni j. Clandc h. Ho> gnn still Hosts Under Charge ??r Reenhrtngj stolon GoodSi Nothing further has developed In the case against Claude B, Hogaii charged with receiving a atolen cow, although rumor on the streets this morning had it that, after the negro Alvln Kennedy had been given a pre* liminary, ami bound over to the high? er court, the charge against Hogan had been dismissed. However, thh Is not tlu- case. Hogan is still under $i'oo bond fot nppearance at the higher court. He has waived a pre? liminary thus far, ami even though he should wish to have one at this time, it wmjld he Impossible to grant the request as Magistrate Wills is out in the city, on an Indefinite stay. VA EKKH-L1TTLKJOHN WEDDING. liriiihmt Seeaal Event at Ptnewood on Last Wednesday, Pinewood. Oet 19.?The event of most Interest in IMnewood society wa ? the marriage of Miss Mary Elisabeth Wicks, the attractive and winsome daughter of Mr. and Mis. J. \Y. Weeks, to I>r. Thomas Kussell Little John, u young man of character and worth, on Wedneeday efternooni Oc? tober IS, .at the Haptis>L Church. rin- ohtirch, whi? h was beautifully deeeraled in White and green, Wits well Blind long before the appointed bear, Just before time for the cere? mony, Miss Ernestine Barre, of Lex? ington, sang very swecly, "O Prom isc Mo" and "You and Love," accom? panied by Miss Bessie Geddings, To the Inspiring strains of Lohen? grin's Wedding March, played by Miss Harre, the groomsmen, Messrs. J. W. w?eks, Jr.. ami Rnnsom Rlohardson, entered with the ushers, Messrs. Jeff Davia and Leslie Tlsdalej then came the hridesmaids, Misses Martie Boyle, Of Sumter and Marion Littlejohn of Jonesville. in white lace dresses with green sashes; following the maids came the dame of honor, Mrs. J. R, Fletcher of Wlneton*8nlem, N, C, lit peon oharmense witv overdress of dncheSS lace, Sn train. Then followed the maid of honor, Miss !s;ibel Weeks, in yellow satin with overdress of dew drop chiffon; all carrying arm bou? quets of white carnations. Never more beautiful than on her wedding day was the bride, who en? tered on the arm of her father, J. W. Weeks. She was attired in a beau? tiful gown of Mona Lisa satin, en train, trimmed in real hue with ? lraperies caught up with orange bios* soms. Her veil, worn cap fashion, was most becoming. The bride's only ornament was a handsome brooch of pearls and sapphires, the gift Of the groom* The bride was met at the alter by the groom with his best man. i'r. K. M. Grnhnm, of Florence, when the impressive ring ceremony was performed by the Lev. w. s. Trimble of the Presbyterinn church. After an informal reception at the home of the bride's pnrents, the bride and groom left for a honeymoon trip to Washington. The brides' going away gown was old blue poau-de peche, with accessories to match. Those here from out-of-town were Mrs. K. B, Smith and Miss Marian LlttleJohU of Jonesville, Mrs. Q, C. Perrln, Jr., of Union; Mrs. Fred P. Hamilton of Clifton; Mrs. J. F, w.. h of Columbia; Mrs a l. Munnerlyn of Bishop vllle; Mm Waiter Doyle ami Miss m.ittie I'.ovle of Sunder; Mis". Ernestine Barry of Lexington; Mrs. J. K. I b tch'r and Miss France! Fletcher of Wlnston?8alem, N, C.j Mm L m. Nelson ami Miss Virginia Nelson of Bummerton; Misses Agnes Littlejohn nf Lawndnle, N? <'.; a. j. Plowden and Jas, Nelson of Bummer? ton; BdWln r.oyb Of Columbia ami Dt, R. m. Graham of Florence, Death. l'ishopville, Oct 19,?In the death of Henry Woodward this community suffer* ? loss it enn ill afford. Hin Influence In his church and the affairs of the town and county will be miss* id. He was over 7" years of age. Me is sur\ i\( d by three children, one duttghter and two sons. Hli wife died several years ago. SIMTLH COTTON MARKET. Corrected Dally Hy EruCSl Meld Cotton Hii)cr. Sumter, 1 ?? t. :;a. G.I Middling 19 T-8, Stri< t Middling 1 3 5? I, Middling 19 ."-s. strict Low Middling 13 3-8, Low Middling i ?' T-s. Staple cot ton l G to 11; i New York Cotton Market. New York, I ?et. 30? (i pen Close. Jan.13.64 1 ?'? 32 Men.ia.sa 13.39 May.18.60 13.30 July.18.81 13.21 1?, t.1 1.08 I:; 1 >i. .13.80 13.00 Mr, i IV M if In II has several lin? peclmens of 1 ;- Rhode Islnnd lted? ? Khlblted at I he Fair and ha* bee awarded several pi lacs. FOUND IN THE woods NEAlt 'RIMINI SERIOUSLY WOUNDED. Shot in lioth Legi and in the Side? One Shot Penetrated ihr Abdomi? nal Cavity and it is Thought Thai tho Intestines Wore Perforated ? Condition is Serious and Will Ho Hrought to Tourney Hospital for an Operation?Confesses That lie is an Escaped Convict From North Car? olina. Prom Daily item, Oct. ^t. The while man who made an un? successful attempt to rob the store of K. F, Epperson of Plnewood Monday night, and was shot by Mr. Clyde Geddings, while in the act of break? ing open the store door, was captur? ed this morning In the woods near Rimini, where he has been hiding ?inee Monday night. He has painful flesh wounds in both legs, between the ankles and knees, but Ihe most se? rious wound is In the light side, one shot having penetrated the abdomin? al cavity and it is thought that the intestines arc perforated, lie is in a serious condition and will probably be brought to this city this afternoon for an operation at the Tomm y Hos? pital, as this is believed to he the only chance Of saving his life. The man says his n ime is John Bwlnk and that his home li Ki<>n col? lege, Alamance county, North Caro Ana. He confessed to having es. caped from the chaingang of a North Carolina county, but refuses to tell What c ounty or to give the date of his escape. He further confesses to hav? ing robbed a house in, or near, Co? lumbia recently. He says that he was assisted in this robbery by tWO boys, one of whom was captured, while the other escaped along with Swink by swimming the river. He claims to have secured $.?>00 by this robbery. Bwlnk says that the old man, whose has been his companion during his stay in the vicinity of Pinewood, In the plan to rob the Epperson store. Bwnk says that the old man, whose name is C. C. Sams, of Burlington, N. C, planned the robbery and assisted him in making preparations to exe? cute it, but left the actual work to Swink on account of Sams being lame. Sams has been inested and is being held at Pinewcod to await further developments. Swink is described as folio wee Six feet in heightj 135 to 140 pounds in Weight; erect and athletic build, grey eyes, side whiskers, mu-dache and goatee. These men are believed to dc professional criminals md may be wanted in North Carolina or clse w here. CHAUTAUQUA ASSURED. Necessary Fifty Subscribers Secured I and Week's Visit in May. The coming of the chautaqua course to Sumter has been practically assur? ed. The ncecssary fifty subscribers have been secured among the business men of the ? ly, who heartily co < perated with the v. M. C, A. In Its efforts to have tho chautauqua come to Sumter and the people here are to have Hus treat sometime about the first <-f next May. The big tent which will be brought by tiie chautauqua will seat l'.l'uu peo? ple and the affair will last for the week, which will be replete with In lercsl for all. The chautauqua conn s under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A. W. C. T. I". Meeting. Probably the most Interesting bo eletj In our town at this time is the \v. c. t. r. which meets the third Tuesday In each month In the ladies' parlor of the v. M, C. v. Though organised Just three monl is, there is an aVt rage attendance of flftei n at Iii'? meetings. Lively temperance songs are sung and an Interesting programme given. Questions pertaining to Ihe sobriety and well being of our town are Intel? ligently discussed and so? n the dif? ferent departments <<t worf< will have been organised. The res ilt of this may be small, perhaps, btd anything which Is done in His name ami for Mis sake ami for the betterment of humanity, cannot fall, Every one' honors the woman who irears the white ribbon which, as you know ..i ways stands for purity. The ladies ol Sund? r are Invited to these meet? ings, whether they are members or not. Additional Hank Dlwtors, \ t u meeting i if the b< ard of di? rectors of the Peoples' Bank Monday afternoon, Messrs. \Y. s. Reynolds and Joel Havlfi were elected <>n the board of directors of the bank. ( apt. I inn < Mit \gnln. The mnnj rrlend? ol Capt. P. P. I'inn are glad to see him abb to \<< on the Htreel eguln uftei hin accident of w i? K before last, when he had IiIh 1 < nllar b< ne fracturt il, <'apt. rum is still suffering some from his shoulder ami Is currying his aim in ;? slillg. bill |,it ki h e|| ai t. r his enfoi ? < .1 rest. I le I reporl : Mrs, Pinn as getting on nicely WOFFORD PROFESSOR TO SPEAK. - At Mass Mooting Sunday Night at Presbyterian Church at Eight O'clock, The local y. m. C. a. management has secured Prof. A. (',. liembert of Wofford College for next Sunday and the various churches of the city will' unite for the night service, all meet? ing in the Presbyterian church. This service is the first of a series for the winter that the local Y. M. C. A. propoS68 to have. The general public is invited to hear Pr?f. Rem* bert MAGISTRATE WELLS LEAVES CITY* Governor, in Letter, dives Him Per? mission to Go Out of the Slate on Vacation. Magistrate 11. L. 15. Wells, left the city Wednesday afternoon, and no preliminaries n any cases for the higher court, can he held in this dis? trict during his absence. Mr. Wells went to Columbia Wed? nesday, but it is understood from in? formation received at his office, that his ultimate destination is New York, Washington, and other northern points. He did not state how long he would be away. Permission was given Magistrate Wells to leave the state of South Carolina by Governor Cole L. Please, in a letter deated at Columbia, and reading as follows: '"I have yours of the 27th Inst You are hereby given permission to leave the State as per your request Wishing you a very pleasant trip, and with kindness regards, J am, etc.'* PRELIMINARY FOR KENNEDY. Negro Accused of Stealing Cow Is! Given Hearing Before Magistrate. Alvin Kennedy, the negro implicat? ed with Claude P. Hogan, In the mat? ter of stealing a cow from H. V. Piles, was given a preliminary hear-i Ing Wednesday afternoon before Mag? istrate Wells. Very little evidence w as brought to light, other than that al? ready made public. The negro is ac? cused by C. P. Hogan of selling a stolen cow, but Kennedy, it is stated, protests his Innocence, and says that, when arrested at Hogan's market, the! morning after the buthery of the cow took place, he was only there to repair a shed in the rear of the market. The negro did not make a statement at the hearing given him Wednesday af? ternoon. He was committed to jail, I to await trial in the higher court. It is understood that he has employed F. A. McLeod as attorney. Ill SHAN I) AND WUT: ARE AR? RESTED. Mr. and Mrs. John E. Walten Arc Held at Lancaster following Fire. Lancaster, Oct. 29.?Warrants for the arrest of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Walters, charging them with being accessories to the burning Monday night of J. K. Walters & Co's, store, have been issued and they wens arrested yesterday and are being held. I lacar Taylor, the young man who was in the employ of Walters, at Whose home he boarded, is said to have confessed to the police tin- night of the lire, after being arrested and locked up, that Mr. ami Mrs. Walter? had repeatedly urged him to life the building, promising him $-3 to do the work and while in the store Monday night by himself he consented, he said, to lire the place, which he did by lg? nltlng a lot of old papers and other trash in the rear of the building. Af? ter this he says he locked the doors and want home. He says that before he had gotten far he heard the alarm of lire given from every direction and turning; around and leuking back towards th? Bcene saw the mercantile house of his employer enveloped in flames. Taylor, a son or Hugh w. Taylor of the Tabernacle section of the county, was considered an exemplary young man ami was held in high esteem by his many friends lu te and in other parts of the county. \l. S. Steward of this place has been employed to del".-ml Taylor, who is' now in jail ami will at once make application for ball. IIl it T AT BALL (.AML. Many Injured in Accident at t.iant So\ Meeting. Tlllsa, ?>!<la.. <>et. 28.- One man was killed, more than a score of per? sons wire seriously hurt and twice as many received minor injuries when ;i portion of the bleachers collapsed .iming 11 baseball game between the New York Nationals ami Chicago Vmerlcans lure this afternoon. It i bell? \ i d that s< \ .a al of the injured wHl die. The collapse enme without warning and a section of the bleach? ers feel in length went down, pre eipitating men, women and children a distance of i r. feel below. There were nhout a hundred to go from lu re to Columbia in attendance upon ihe state fair Wednesday morn* . Ing. SHERIFF CARRIES OUT PLANS. i loses Club at Anderson After Giv? ing Fair Waning. Anderson, Ort. 28.?The Dixie So? cial Club has been closed by Sheriff Joe M. II. Ashley, and a small quantity of beer and whiskey, along with the furnishings, etc., of the place, seized. When the place was first raided thir? ty-six bottles of beer and two quarts of whiskey were found, and the doors were closed and locked. Later, when the sheriff returned, he found that a window had been taken out and the beer and whiskey Stolen. However, he Kot the rest of the stuff. The raid was made following his order issued three weeks ago to the effect that all social clubs retire from business, so far as the keeping of any I Intoxicants was concerned. The Dixie i. the only one from which complaint has arisen since that time. The Rowland Buggy Company of this city has the only buggy and ve? hicle exhibit at the State Fair. Their exhibit Is a line one and is well placed in tin- main building where it has at tractcd a gread deal of attention. Geo.H. Hurst, UNDERTAKER AND EMBAJDMER. Prompt attention to day or night calls. AT OED J. D. CRAIG STAND, SOI N. Main Street. Day Phone SSO. Night Phone St.* Helpful A bank account is helpful in a hundred different Z J ways. You've found this out, if you have a bank ac- * count. If you haven't one, we want to see you. The Peoples' Bank. ?t???????????????????????????????? No Other Method J for systematic accumulation is so good, so business-like, so safe, so sure in ultimate results as our Hunk Account Plan. With this plan you do not have to make deposits at regular In? tervals Of in stated amounts. Just deposit your surplus earnings at any time?in even dollars or (Mid sums as best suits your convenience. Let these various ? small sums accumulate until the total is suflicicnt for your pur + pose, then?let it work and earn money for you. Firsl: National Bank ^++<H>++ ?+?+?* ???????????????????? H-M + ? tH? ? 4* 1905 1913 The Farmers' Bank and =Trust Cos-= Our record speaks for itself. We are helping to place the farming interest of our country on a cash basis. We want one thousand additional, ? good farm accounts. COURTEOUS TREATMENT AND AMPL E ACCOMMODATIONS ? ? ? *. -O- _e. m\ m\ m\ m\ m\ m\ m\ m\ m\ ?f? mmMm\*k \%\ m%k*k% -*- m\ m\ J V'F e I 4 A a V A 1 WTTTVTTT V W TiTT 'H'T * T? II If ? i I Climb! f f Don't stand still and X watch the others getting I ahead of you?Climb! tj The way to climb is to have a bank account X and keep it growing. ? ? 4 ? ? t n.-? 11 Bank of Sumter 11 :: j ?