Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Cbe d'?latthman nirti ^cutbron. Entered At the Postoflh c at Sumter, 8. ('., as Second Class Matter. PERSONAR NEWS. Mise Teresa Ch lajdlaf is ut home after a pleasant stay of several days at St. t'haries. lira O. If. Folley hag returned to the city ufter visiting; her mother at I'm mingham. Ala. Mr. E. W. Dabbs, of Mayesville. ?Jtssed through town Monday on his wey to Ooraaihia |oj attend the meet? ing of the State Famu rs* Union und the Plant Breeders' Association. He Is especially Interested In legislation tending toward the eradication of cat? tle tick and aiding the farmers In the flicht against hog cholera. Mr \\ Melhtte. of Spartan burg la In the city visiting his moth? er. Mrs. K. P. Dick, of New York, i \ isuing her parents. Mr. and Mrs. R. I? L-e. Miss Joe Lollls. of Carnden, is spend? ing some time with friends In the city. Mr It. I Manning has gone to New York for a few days. Mr. Stanyarno Burrows, of Heriot, was In the city Tuesday. Mise Lucy Johnson, of Manning, after a pleasant visit to Mr. and Mrs. J. Ii. Johnson of this city, left Wed? nesday morning to visit friends In Darlington. Mlsa Sue Duffls Is at hovne from the College for Women at Columbia on account of sickness. Mr J. H. Johnson has returned from Columbia, where he attended the meeting of the South Carolina As? sociation of Architects. Mr. John? son reports a very pleasant trip. He was elected on the executive commit? tee of the sjsjatl I 'ion. The next meet? ing will be held at the isle of Palms in the summer. Messrs. J. K. Crosswell and John 8. Puck left Tuesday afternoon for Atlanta to attend the convention of Coca Cola men at that pla> ? . Miss LUIle H. Gregorle has returned from a pleasant visit to her sisters in Charleston. She attended the wedding of her niece. Miss Charlotte Simons while there. Mrs. Emerson Scott, of Marion. S. ?C .^Bee Misses Sjjpibelle Paker, Is the inning guest of Miss Schuyler '?per, for a few days. Mrs. H. Ltitojy Witherspoon has ft*'' turned after a vhjjlL to relatives at San ford. Fla. * Miss Prown, c f ^Columbia, Is visit? ing Miss 1.utile Kandfe*on Washing? ton street. liltAlHoPP for. colonel. \iiikmiim?s Ills Candidacy to Succeed i olonel L. P. l.i|n (inil>, Resigned. Major J. W< Bradford today an? nounced his candidaey for colonelship of the seeond regiment, South Caro? lina mllltla, to succeed Col J. T. Lips loml', resigned. Major Pradford has been In the mllltla service for nearly ten years and has risen from the ranks to the grade of batalllon com i iareb r With the rmk of major He is popular with the local militiamen and throughout tho regiment and it 'h probable that he will make a good showing in UM race. |>a\Is-Gtioss Marriage. Miss Vh toria M. Davis and Mr. Jarne? N. Ouesn were married We i assday afternoon at hair after four o'? I ., k. at the homo of llM bride's parents, on Purdv street, Uev. 1>. M McLeod otllclatlng. Tho parlor was tastily decorated with smllax, potted plants and cut flowers, After the i er. rn ? \\ tie gu--sts Were served with delightful reireshnicnts. The happy yottasj SSjSjpM b it on tho ? 40 train for Charleston, where they will spend their hoasf IQQBj, after which they win be at hosAi at Sahara 8. C Death of An Infant Arthur H ywunl S< ott. the live-year, old son of Mr.' and Mrs. Leon ?'. 8cott of Florence, died at the resl d. iu> of Mr. and Mrs. W J. Cn?ws..n. on Monday evening about 7 "Vliuk. after an Illness of thr.e days from diphtheria The fun. ral BOIVkSSS sjsjsa held at 'h. SOieterf this morn? ing at ten o eloek and SfOfS < ..ndtiet ed by tbi- I ' V I ?. M. MeLeod. Mrs. Scot has been IS the eity sev? eral days visiting her parents and it BNSJ while here that the . hibl SfSj taken *lth Hal dlseane. The sympa thv of the KMUl] fin-mis Ol the famiP fMSJ out to the parents in their sad bereavement I.Pens? to inarrv has been granted to Mr. Erm-si Alpheim K" ? ls of Blstl? Opvllle and Mis? Kh/ u FleOtWOOd W.i. ???r of Siunter. also Mr. JSSJISl \ ()ue<M of Sult*rs and Mis. Vutoiia Hal is of Sumter. W ACTOR-KEELS. Beautiful Home Wedding Celebrated on Wednesday Night. One of the prettiest WOddlngl Of the nnnaon 'Aas celebrated on Januar) - ist, at 1.16 P M., at the home of Mr. and Airs. R 0, Wactor, 11 Blandina St., when thOiff daughter, Miss Eliza Fleet wood, was united in marriage to Mr. Brncsl Alphtti Keels of Bishopville, s. c. The color scheme was beautifully carried out in pink roses and carna? tions, farm and smllax. At the tlrst notes of Mendelsson's Wedding March, r< ndered by Mrs. J. P.# Wilson, Jr., the bridal party he tan their deseent from the top of the long stairway, led by the maul of honor, Miss Kstelle Smith. The groom entered with his be>t man, Mr. Daniel Hollis of Bishopville. The bride OailM in leaning or the arm of her father, and beneath the wedding bell the marriage vows were taken; the Ieremony being performed by the Kev. I). M. McLeod of this city. Dur? ing the ceremony M orrison's Medita? tion was softly rendered by Mrs. Wil? son. Immediately alter the cere? mony the guests were ushered into the dining room, where delicious cake, wine and mints were served. Misses Annie Bell Player and Myrtle Boattield pres ded at the punch I bowl in the hallway. The bride was losely in her gown of white eharmeuse, with trimmings of reul lace and pearls, and carried a bouquet of bride's *oses, carnations and ferns. Her veil was caught HP with a pearl brooch ,a gift of the groom. The maid of honor wore a ( harm? ing costume of pink silk chiffon over jink messaline and carried pink car nitions and ferns. Mrs. Keels is the only child of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Wactor, and It one of Sumter's prettiest and most popular young ladies, and has a host of friends here and elsewhere who wish her every joy lite can bring. Mr. Keels is the son of Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Keels of Elliotts, 8, C, gad is very popular in social and busi? ness circles in Bishopville. The large number of handsome presents testify to the friends and popularity of both. ^ FARMERS' UNION OFFICERS. J. Trank William* Ho-elected Prol tdcnt of Association. At a recent meeting of the Sumter County Farmers* Union the following officers were elected: J. Frank Williams unanimously re alerted president. J. K. McElveen, vice president. Ii. W. Warren, secretary-treasurer. W. L, Branson, conductor. W. K. Wells, doorkeeper. W. E. Kolb, chaplain. J. K McElveen, E. W. Warren dal? egates to meeting of State Fnlon at Columbia this week. J. Frank Williams, W. B. Wells, J. M. Kolb, J. K. McElveen, boosting committee for the L'nion Brokerage Co. J. W. Brunson, Hugh I layn.- w <>rth. J. M. Kolb, educational committee. The next regular meeting will DC at 12 o'clock on the llrst Friday in February at the court house. BAJIS HAS PKOSPKHOVS YEAR. Farmers* Hank nml Trust Company Hotter Prepared to do BeatMH Than Etat BefSft?Officer* Fleet? ed. Yho Farmers' Bank and Trust Com? pany held its annual stockholders matting an Monday and re-elected the former board of diftCtO 1 and old of geerSi The ofAcera of the bank are: Praaldanti c. o. Rowland; vice presl detds, Thomas Wilson, [?aac Schwartz aval GSO. D. Shore; cashier, Guy L, W ?rren. it was ntated by Mr. Rowland that the bank during the year, as indicat? ed by its annual stateim- it, made the boat showing Which it had ever made Tin- ttatemenl showed the bank de? posits to be $100,000 more than at ibis Ilm? last year, the number ol patroni considerably larger than last rear and steadily Increasing. This !? H Very Rne * h"N Ing fof tin- bank which l| doing I Hne business. President Rowland ItatOd that at present tin bank is In better chape and batter prepared t.. do business than ever before, a fact which indicates the prosperity Of the bank and its patrons. Notice t.> Debtors ami Creditors. Estate ol Mi !'? Newman, deceased, ah persons having demands against said estate will present them duly at tested, and all in an) a/a) Indebted to said estate will plsaSC settle With W. .1. NEWM IN, Qualified K\< ? utor. Sunder. K. f .1?. 1 Boi 66. The spots cotton market Is cllmblni i idnally dCSpltf the endeavors of til' manipulators lo keep ihc future mar I ket down. t 17, l>. C. ENTERTAINED. Miss Minnie Moses Hostess to Dick Anderson Clmpter on Lee's Birth? day. The United Daughter! of the Con? federacy met Monday afternoon with Miss .Minnie .Moses at her home on West Liberty street, the attendance being very much larger than usual. The meeting was In the nature of a celebration of General Robert E. Lee's birthday, a very interesting paper on Gen. Lee being read by Mrs. Nina Solomons. Mlsi Ammie Teicher as? s-ted |n making the afternoon pleas? ant by rendering several beautiful se? lections. The officers for the ensuing year for Dick Anderson chapter were elect? ed, as follows: President, Miss An? nie Graham; vice president, Miss Kate Moses; secretary Mrs. Lilie P. Knight; treasurer, Miss Minnie 1. Moses; historian, Mrs. Nina Solomons: registrar, Mrs. 11. P. Moses. Refresh? ments were served. HUCiOA' DAMAGED BY AUTOMO? BILE. Occupants of t ar Do not Stop to See What Damage has Been Done. Monday evening Mr. P. C. Wil? liams had his buggy considerably damaged when it came in collision with an automobile on the Mayes? ville road several miles east of town. The occupants of the car, when it struck the buggy, seemed indifferent as to whether or not they had done any damage, for the car went right on leaving Mr. Williams to repair his buggy as best he could by himself. A lady was in the buggy with Mr. Williams, hut fortunately neither one was hurt in the collision. WINTHROP ALUMNAE MEETS. Entertained by Misses Grace and Lu CUe Handle on Friday Afternoon. On Friday afternoon the members Of the Winthrop Alumnae Association meet with Milses Grace and Lucile Handle, a good attendance being pres? ent and a very pleasant afternoon be? ing spent by all. The matter of raising one hundred dollars by the alumnae association to send a Sumter county girl to Win-' throp college was discussed, it is proposed to raise this amount by next September. It was decided to dis OUSS the matter further at subsequent meetings, which it was decided to hold on the second of each month at the home of the members. The committee on membership, con? sisting of Misses Grace Randle, chair? man, Mis. Geo. Rlcker and Miss (Pace Carson, was asked to see other alum? nae and ask them to join the associa? tion. Refreshment! were served before the meeting was adjourned. He Sure and Make the Trip. To Sumter next week for the big white sab-. Matters not the distance you'll feel well repaid and buy, for you can't help it. Schwartz Pros.? Advt. Gats Long Sentence. Robert Anderson, colored, who was tried lust Friday on nine charges of petit larceny to which he plead guilty, was sentenced On Tuesday to serve a sentence of 270 days or pay that many dollars Milligan, another negro whom he charged with being his assistant in the depredations, was found not guilty on trial. Carrie Ron plead guilty to the charge of storing whiskey and was sentenced to pay $50 or serve 30 days. Look For It. The big ad telling about the gretJ white sab'. Study the list carefully. Take advantage of the great savings and supply your wants. \W want every home represented. Schwarte Pros.?Advt. Talk by Rev. .!. H. Wilson. <>n Sunday afternoon at the Y. m. C. A. ReV, j. P. Wilson made a very int? resting talk to about thirty young men who had gathered there to hear the regular Sunday afternoon talk at the v. m. c, a. The Day is Set For tin* big trade event the Hchwarts white sab-. Begins Tuesday 27th January, Bnds Monday night, Februar} 2nd. We hope every laty in the county vviii share In the bar? gains, Schwnrts Uros.-?Advt. Long and Short Staple Cotton. I am In Hie market for all grades and lengths of cotton; make a spcehil \\ of long Staple It will be to your advantage to see me before selling. ERNEST FIELD BeUer Building 26 N. Main St. LEE'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED. Exorcises Hold in Various Class Rooms at Cit> Schools. Lee's birthday was appropriately celebrated at the city schools on Monday, January 19th. No holiday from lessons was granted because of the fact that it was so soon after the Christmas holiday! and because the| Classes were in the midst of their mid term examinations. At the Calhoun school the high classes gathered in the chapel, where a short but earnest talk was made to them on General Robert E. Lee. In the other schools Utting exercises were held in the various class rooms commemorating the birth ol the Souths greatest chieftain. STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION Of The Peoples' Hank, Located at Sumter, S. C, at the Close of Bus? iness, January 18, 1014, RESOURCES. Loans and discounts.. . . $ 172,196.04 Overdrafts. 3,317.93 Bonds and stocks ow ned by the bank. 1,000.00 Furniture and fixtures .. 5,150.11 Banking house. 14,981.73 Due from Ranks and bankers. 23,702 60 Currency. 2,489.00 Gold. 230.00 Silver and other minor coin 3,861.00 Checks and cash terns. . . . 4 02.81 Exchanges for the Clearing House. 532.5? Total.$228,163.78 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in.$50,000.00 Surplus fund. 4,000,00 Undivided profits, less cur? rent expenses and taxes paid. 3,008.97 Due to banks and bank? ers.Nothing Dividends unpaid. 08.00 Individual deposits sub? ject to check.112,278.83 Savings deposits. 44,261.(12 Time certificates of de? posit. 13,568.72 Certified checks. *100.00 Cashier's checks.. .. .. 207.1 4 Notes and bills rediscount" ed.Nor. e Hills payable, including certificate! for money borrowed.None Total.$228,153.78 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Sumter. Before me came s. M. McLeod, Cashier of the above named bank, who, being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said bank, as shown by the books of said bank. S. M. McLEOD. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day of January, 1914. R. L. McLeod, Notary Public Correct Attest: L. D. J ENNINGS, B. C. WALLACE, a F. D. KNIGHT, Directors. J. S. McFaddin Improv'ig. Han in, Jan. 21,?Mr. Joseph Sid? ney McFaddin. Of Baltimore, who was' taken suddenly ill some weeks ago while visiting brothers at and near Manning, is improving and his many, friends hope that he will soon be en? tirely well. Remember to <;o. To the big white sale which begins at Shaw and McCollum's Monday. January 26th. Bigger and better than ever this year. Shaw and M> Collum?Advt. - - i . m. i. . i i IB - ? YOUNG STRAIN?Single Comb White Leghorns. Front several hundred raised past season selected 25 for breeders. Cock birds same strain Unrelated. Free range, eggs $1.50 per 15; $8 per 100. Pecania Poul-1 try Farm, Davis Station, S. C. CLOSING OUT BVSINESS?At bar? gains to quick buyers. doing to Alabama state, will carry noth? ing. Stock of nuerchandlse consist? ing of dry goods* notions, clothing, shoes. if can t soli all of the stock to otu- part.v will ^?11 In lots to suit purchaser; also ovne cable piano, one Underwood tj'pewrlter, almost new; one thorougtlbred bay mare, years old. kind .and gentle; one buggy, one horse and wagon. Ad? dress I'ox 7:? or calf at '.? Bast Lib? erty street, Sumter, 8. C. II. A. IIOYT?The old reliable watch? maker for 1?? years at the old Hoy! stand will open on his on account in a week or two in window ol Ii. L. Tlsdale. Watc^h for announce? ment. FOR HALE?Hastings blight up right two bale cotton mostly lock. Nancy Hall potatoes. $1.00 per bushel. Intern? tlonal hay press cheap. ?irder pr< mptlj. J. M Fi user, (towego, Rou e 1. Z ?I Tobacco Barn = Flues = i I I have contracted for a large quantity of material ? for Tobacco Bain Flues and can furnish flues prompt | lyand at the right prices. QUALITY GUARAN * TEED. See me before placing orders. i E. T? Brailsford, 12 E. Liberty St. Smtir, S. G. Plicne 420 ^?*f4++4^f4^^ ??????????????? I Do You Buy Things From ! =zzzi a Drug Store? r I I You are invited to call at this store ? and maKe it your headquarters f when in town. You'll find any I and everything you may need in * drug line. Even if you don't want to buy anything?drop in and see us?leave your bundles here. You are Always Welcome?Well Be | I Glad to See You j HEARON'S PHARMACY, x t II S. MAIN ST: SUMTER, S. C. PHONE 36 I Simpkins* Prdlific Cotton. ?-"-* Puts the farmer at an advantage because he is first in the market with his crop. EARLIEST COTTON in the WORLD Ninety Days From Ranting to BolU Grows mere Cotton to the Acre. Supply is Limited. Order Quick. The Only Genuine Sold in this State. W. H. Mixson Seed Co., - Charleston. Bole Dlitribntors Fof Bon til CmoUoa. Also All Other Seeds. Write for Catalogue ! Lumber, Lime, Cement, BUILDING MATERIAL GENERALLY AND FEED OF ALL KINDS. Booth-Shuler Lumber & Supply Co. Successors to Booth-Harby J ive Stock Co. and Central Lumber Co. Geo. Epperson's Old Sta.:\d Opp. Court Hovi5e ???????????44444?4^4444^*4-4>4>+4-*?4+*4*???*< 4444444444 OUR WATCHWORD: ? ? SAFETY, EFFICIENCY, PROGRESS, COURTES\. START 1914 RIGHT ^^?4^ | I The Farmers' Bank and Trust Company. ^4^444444<4444044?444444??444?<><?<>??4444444-t?444?4?444 +++>++4444444? 44>444444444~f4444444444444444> + ? t ? t ?4 r> The OfffGers of the First National Bank Extend their thanks to tlic people of Sumter and vleialty for their hearty support during the past year. The development ?>t die business oi* this bank during the Year X 1913 \\.?s especially gratifying, it was a praetleal demonstration of ><mi- eonlldenee In our conservative business methods ;uul an ippreelatlou ?>i tlic service we give i X However, w>' have not reaelied ihe ?t.i^t? where wt are willing ? ? to rest. We liope to add many new accounts bei ween ik?w and + 1915. We are equipped to < are for more buatnei and to ^ivc T even better service than tlial of the past year. 4 Fir^t National Bank I ?. S. DEPOSITORY I