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Cbt WitHnon Ml f culbron. ten?Ld it the Pofftofllce at Sum tor, 8. C, e* Second Class Matter. ojypjBaweaBaeeMaaee^ge? i 1 j. rPJUSON AIj m ws. Misses Edna and Loiu^o l'.n e king-1 ton. of Manning, were in the city on Tuesday. Mr U. M. Aman, of Aman, was in town Monday. Mr Siainamo I'-uir.iw-i, of Ilcriot, was in town on Tuesday. Mr. L. W. McLemore, who has 0001 confined to his home by an attack of grippe since the middle of February, la able to be at his otllce again. Mrs. J. M. Chandler has returned home after a stay of several weeks in Atlanta with relatives. Mrs. James M. Carson and Miss tlract> Cars.>n hav?- i^>nr to Columbia to spend the week. Mrs. U. M. Jenkins, of S? Charles, spent Tuesday in town. Mr. A. L. Schane, of New York city, spent the day in the city. Mr. Elliott Foreman, of New York, 'was in the city today to arrange for the presentation of the "Hose Maid." in this oity. Mrs. J. M. Wltsell. of Walterboro, is visiting Mrs. L. C. Moise. The many friends of Mr. James heaves of Sardinia will be glad to know that he hag sufficiently recover? ed from hin recent sickness and op? eration In lllchmond to ret irn home. However, his bttle daughter was tak? en to the Tourney Hospital Tuesd.i to be operated on for appendicitis. Mr. and Mrs. Louis ppelt. of Manning, were visitors to the city on Thursday. Mr. J. A. Bult, a former resident of this city, now having quarters at Wil? mington, was In the city Wednesday und Thursdsy. Mr J. Manly Smith, of Hishopville. was in town Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mason left for New York Wednesday evening, where they will be gone for several days. Mrs. C. II. Dorn, of Hagtod, Is visiting in the city. Mr. L. \V. Myers, of Hagood, spent Wednesday In town. Mrs. W. W Slbert Is visiting friend-, at Mayesville. j? Mr. J. C. Brown has returned to the city after a visit to friends in Oeor gia, FLORENTINES TO VISIT KVMTi.it. Largo Delegation of Business Men of IVm? Dot* City Will Come Tuesday, M.ik Ii 21th. on Boosting Till?. Ths item has received a letter from the seeretary of the Florence Cham* lur of Commcrt e stating that a largo dolt Ration from Florence will arrive her?- on Tuesday, March 14th, at 2.60 o'clock for a stay ol one hour in the Olty. The trip is made in order thai the business men of Florence may have a chance to meet the business men of Sumter and other points throughout this section. The secre? tary's letters says: "A large delegation of the mem? bers of the Florence Chamber of Commerce, traveling "Special," will visit your city Tuesday, March 21th. arriving at 2.50 p. m. and departing at o.?O p. in., which will give us one hour in your town. "In connection with the above, would be pleased to have you give as much publicity to the e\ent as pos Slble, as we are most disirous of meeting a large number of your farmers, your school children, and especially your progressive business men. "The object of the trip is for the purp one of agitating the construction of modern Improved public highways; to push a campaign for *5o,000,000 pounds of tobacco in South Carolina for 1915;' to advertise the many and Varied opportunities Of the 'Fich Pee Dot District,' to boost the Fee Dee Fair, which will be held in Floren is during October; and especially to be? come better acqainted with the busi m ss people of Fastern South Caro? lina. "With kindest regards, and the very t'cst w'shes, 1 om, "Sincerely yours, Luther Ellison, "Secretary." The itinerary of the booster spec? ial Include! stops at: Ftl'mgham, Coward. Scranton, Lake City, Kings trot . Salters, Lanes. Greeleyville. Forreston, Manning, Aleolu, Sumter, Mayesvllle, Lynchburg, Cartersville, Ttmmonovflls Bbeneaer, Florence . The crop of candidates for county officers will be as large as usual this summer, arid it is rumored that there will be some new handshakers and stump speaker! on the hustings this year. It is also currently re] OftOd that there will be cvora' candidates for the s? 1 ate and a bunch in the race for the house, and this Will add the interest to the campaign that Is usually afforded by the hot contests for Clerk o! Court and Sheriff. FIRE HORSE DROPS DEAD. JERKY DM s AFTER HARD RI \ To BROAD HTREET FIRE. Winner of state Record in Race et Rock Hill Tournament is So More ?Was one of Finest Animals In Service in State. Jerry, the handsome iron gray horso belonging to tlie Bumter Fire Department dropped dead about u o'clock Wednesday after a bard run from tin- department quarters to an alarm from Broad Street, where a lire was raging in a tW 'tet. The animal did his best up to the last. It was a hard run to Broad street with the strong wind directly against the team and when Chestnut street was reached Jerry staggered a few steps, pulled his mate over to the side of the street and fell dead. The loss is a heavy one to the lire department as this was the best ani? mal in the service of the city and one of the best in the State. Jerry will be much missed by the department boys, who have always looked upon him with love and prize and who have al? ways depended upon hint to aid them In winning when they went off to lire tournaments. Death of Mrs. Screvcn Moore. News reached here Wednesday of the death in Charleston Wednesday of Mrs. Bereven Moore, a native of Sum ter county who has lived In Charles? ton for the past few years. Mrs. Moore came from the Stateburg sec? tion ?l the county and was long a resident of near Wedgeliehl. She has many relatives in Statcburg and Wcdgeticld ,as well as in this city. Relatives here state that Mrs. Moore was sick only a short time, it being unknown here until Monday noon that she was ill. She had ty? phoid-pneumonia and passed away about fl o'clock this morning. Death. _ Mr. W. E. Home died at his home near fifchopville on last Wednesday, lie was in his tilth year, and the fatherjoi ^1,s- ^- J*mes of Bum* mert?n! Death. Died at his homo near New Zion last Friday Mr. Hugh Baker, aged 12 years. Tin- funeral took place at Mid" Way Saturday and Rev. W. B. Gib bon conducted the service. SIIELLEY-RHAME WEDDING. Miss Etta Shelley Becomes Bride <>i Mr. Ernest Rhame at Quiet Uomc Ceremony. The homo of Mr. and Mrs. VV. H, Shelley on Bast Calhoun street was the scene of a quiet hut beautiful home wedding, when, on Wednesday evening at 8.30 o'clock their daughter, Miss Carolyn Etta, became the bride of Mr. Ernest H. Rhame. At the c< remony were only the members of the immediate families of the con? tracting parties and a lew of their most intimate friends. The bridal party entered as Mrs. Lucio Rogers played Mendelssohn's wedding march, and played softly "Hearts and Lovers" during the cere? mony. The attendants of the bride were: dame of honor, Mrs. lt. C. Wil? liams of Columbia, a sister of the bride, who wore while crepe dechine Chiffon over messline; maid of hon? or, Miss Hattie Shelley, Bister of the bride, who woore white crepe dechine over satin. Loth carried pink car? nations. Master James Shelley of Wilmington was ring bearer. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. C. C. Brown, pastor of the First Bap? tist church, io which the bride be? longs. The bride was married in a going away suit of blue moire and wore hat and gloves to match. She carried a bouquet of bride roses and lillies of the valley. The room where the ceremony was performed was tastefully decorated in green and white , a pyramid of ferns and white carnations, in front Ol Which the bride and groom stood for the ceremony, being the chief deco . ration. Lighted tapers placed on this j softly illuminated the room. The dining room was decorated in pink, ! with p? ted plants and cut flowers placed SO as to add to the beauty of ihe scene. The presents received by the young couple were placed on dis? play in the parlor, which was arrang? ed in green and white. Mr. ami Mrs. Rhame left on the 9..50 train for a bridal trip to parts unknown. ' : Among the visiting guests at the wedding were: Mr. and Mrs. James H. Shelby and son of Wi mington; Mr. ami Mrs. u. c. Williams of Co? lumbia; Miss Mary Shelb y of Mullin? land Miss Annie Williams of Colum i bia. i The school boya have commenced ; practice for b tseball and expect t<> j have a fast team. 1 This Should Interest Every I g^p^^gjpjpj^BjpjBjp^p^p^Pjl t^^MM^aAJK^^MMBMMn^BHMl jwa^fc'J^MMSr^WBBMi^C^?aMiB??SaaeMMBMSBBSS^S? Man Who Wears a Truss. 1 n 1 i I 1 On Saturday, March 28 We Will Have at Our Store Mr. Fay M-Donald, Expert Truss Fitter. From the factory <?f t',r> Ohio t ri:-- c tnpany, of (IncinnnU, O. Mr. McDonald lies made truss fitting a life work; he will gladly advise ><!u uh i?) what kind < i truss fits your Individual need without charging you one cittii tor this advice. Wo have had Mr. McDonald < < me licre with the idea of glxinj? real benefit t<? our friends and to mors, and \vr hope you will accept this offer to be of assistance to you. And any truss you may buy here not only lias (lie factory guarantee, hut our own per-< nul guarantee, as well, behind it. Come and see Mr. McDonald k*xl Saturday, March 2Sth. Hearon's Pharmacy, "SERVICE TO CUSTOMERS'' 2 11 S. Ma.in Street Sumter. S. C. *> *? 1 r. .? n +*? I 1 1 n H V: ??# SHINGLES, LATHS. WOOD e^nd COAL We have the Goods at Bight Prices. No Order too Large or too Small. SUMTER RETAIL 5 LUMBER CO., A. ISowell Mgr. Lumber, Lime, Cement, BUILDING MATERIAL GENERALLY AND FELD OF ALL KINDS. Booth-Shuier Lumber & Supply Co. Successors to Booth-HarLy Live Stock Co. and Central Lumber Co. Geo. Epperson's Old Strand Opp. Covirt Hous<a SPRING SAY "Good-bye" to your old Winter Suit when everybody else is blossoming out in Spring things. There are many new style features this Spring and you cer? tainly do not want to trail along in the rear of the procession. Drop in any day just to see what's what in the Spring Suits. THERE are new Suitings in Handsome colors. New style cre? ations in the way of narrow shoulders, soft roll Coats. Coats are cut shorter, and Trousers smaller. Some of the new Spring models are very "Englishy" you know. With all our superior styles iand Suit goodness we're never up in prices?Never. $10.00, $15.00, $18.00, $20.00, $25.00. Suits Made to Measure $15 to $40. Boy's Knickerbocker Suits, $4.00 to $12 The D. J. Chandler Clo ? > ?3>i< WJfm Mil i f 1 I e 9 Phone 166 "15he Home of Good Clothes Sumler* S. C