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The evening times., 1895-11-01
SOLDIERS COMPLAIN.
Fort Sheridan Warriors Object to Be-
ing Body Servants.

Chicago, Nov. 1.-Six enlisted men at
Fort Sheridan have Joined in a complaint to
the Secretary of War.
The complaint. which has been sent to
Congressman Mcclure and Outh waite, of the
Committee on Military Affairs, relates to
the practice of officers employing private
soldiers as body and house servants, and
the two Representatives have been asked
10 bring the matter before Secretary La
mont as soon as Congress Is in session.
The evening times., 1895-11-01

Observation-Disclosures Ners,
in natural, white and scarlet,
which sell at from ST to so.
Bunched for Tomorrow at CSC.
The evening times., 1895-11-01

Women's French sateen skirts.
quilted bottoms, lined with flan-
mel, bound with velveteen. Re-
duced from 81 80 tn S1.15.
The evening times., 1895-11-01

All wool skirt patterns, red,
gray. and blue, reduced for Satur-
day from soc to 69c.
The evening times., 1895-11-01

o. T. Holloway, of Crestline, O.; A. G..
Ward, of Warren, o.; A. K. Delaney, Of
Alaska, and Mr. and Mrs. C. NJ. McCuloch
of Fort Wayne, Ind, are numbered among
the Ebbitt's guests.
The evening times., 1895-11-01

At the Nornandie are: F P. Mcintyre, of
Boston; r. ID. Richard, of Summit, n. j.,
and John II. Richard, of Morristown, n. j.
The evening times., 1895-11-01

Some Of the latest arrivals at Wizards
are: DR.. William Beebe, of Bridgeport.
Conn.,; NJ. Mahoney, a well-kno wn real es.
tate dealer, of Troy, N. Y; J. Richmond. OF
Philadelphia; Walter A. Stanton and wife,
of Orange, N. j., and Mortimer Nye, La
porte, Ind, commercial man.
The evening times., 1895-11-01
slL0I7I Will SOON LEIVE
His New Title Of Pro-De|egate is
indicative Of ii.
AVERARDI MAY COME HERE

Mexico Does Not Appear to Desire the
Lately Accredited Delegate There,
and 1t Is Likely He May He Trans
ferred to This COumry-Candidate
for Red Hats.
The evening times., 1895-11-01

Mr.. L. 8. Manner wife and son, tourists
from Liverpool; MIR. J. W. French, of Fort
Leavenw orIh, Kan; Mr.. Joseph Richard
son, OF Jacksonville. Fla; Mr.. Benjamin
F. Caldwell and wife and Miss Mamie
Jones, OF Paunee, ILL.,, and Miss. II. G.
Hutchinson, OF San Francisco, are at the
ShOreham.
The evening times., 1895-11-01

Embroidered flannel for skirts,
tan and brown. gray and red,
cream with cream emb. Instead
of 7oc only SOC.
The evening times., 1895-11-01

Among the guests at the Metropolitan
Mr. Hugh benson, of Alabama; Messrs.
George B. Moore and B. w. Wrenn, of
Savannah; Mr.. w. F. Pomroy, OF Paducaf
KY; and Mr.. c. H. Crane OF Newark n. j.
The evening times., 1895-11-01

dclegate-that is, delegate pro tempore-
and il shows that the American life of
this prelate is almost at a close. No
greater compliment can be paid to him
than that for all with whom he has held
personal relations IL closes regretfully-
The evening times., 1895-11-01

Children's natural wool shirts,
all sizes. Splendid value at soc.
Only 25c.
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Hosiery,

For one day-Ss sturday-we
offer to sell WOMEN'S CSC.
FAST Hack 1u!l ltgular
made hose, which We sell as a
special at 19c. pair, at 15c.
Mems fine full regular made
half hose. blacks and tans;
double soles and high spliced
heels; for which Others get
25c. pair. Only IL 1-2c.
The evening times., 1895-11-01

Women's Red Medlcated wool
Vests and Pants, which Others
offer at S1.45 a garment. Only
CSC.
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Underwear.

Womeu's swiss-ribbed Bal
briggan Vests and Pants; neck
aud front of vest run with silk
tape. Fully worth 45c. gar
uent. Only 2oc.
Woman's gray swiss ribbed bal
briggan vests, silk bound front,
and neck run with silk tape,
which is good value now at 500
Only 25c,
The evening times., 1895-11-01

The following New Yorkers are at the
Raleigh: Messrs. L. Duncan, E. A. Ken:
drick, H. r. Gillespie. 8. W. Perkins, F.
R. KenIy, OF Raleigh, N. C., and s. 8.
Frambes, OF Philadelphia, are at the same
hotel.
The evening times., 1895-11-01

Mr.. T. Bruder, Of Milw aukee; Mr.. Samuel
A. Rippey. of De Soto, Mich; Mr.. Walter s.
Hicks, OF Detroit; Mr.. John F. Templer,
of Sacramento, Cal; Representative By
mum, OF Indianapolis, and Mr.. George T.
Sperry, of Marble Dale, Conn.,, are guests
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81 'R. sc"
COrSets, 8 &c.

ar. & G." extra long waist
corsets, white and black; all
sizes: regular price 81 pair.
Only soc.
The evening times., 1895-11-01

Prices for good, new, reli-
able mercha udise have been
put down so low that they
ought to prove irresistible.
or all days OF the week we
make Saturday the most profit
able in which to shop. Go up
TO the second floor and look
over the stock of wraps. So
many styles and sorts was new
er shown under one roof be-
fore.
Genuine "Cosmo" TUtter-
milk Soap costs lOc. cake.
We shall sell it tomorrow
not more than 3 cakes to any
one cuStomer-at &c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-20
Shooting at the Factory.

On last Wednesday MIR. O. A. Robbins
Superintendent Of the Sumter Cotton Nilia
and Mr.. Hall, one of the department superin'
teudents, became involved in a personal diff
Guilty Mr. Singleton Bradford, the specla
policeman at the factory, interfered and az
tempted to remove Mr.. Hall, who is said 't
have heeu under the Influence of liquor. Mr
Hall drew a revolver and fred at him, al
close range, narrowly missing him. Mir
Bradford wreuched the pisolt from HalPt
hand, and prevented him from shooting
again. Hall then drew a knife and succeeded
10 inflicted a slight cut across Dir. Bradford't
wrist before it could be taken froto him
This ended the difficulty.
1t is reported that a warrant has beer
issued for Mr.. Hall, charging him with an
assault with iu.ent to kill. The report could
not he verified, as Trial Justice Wells was
not in his office when the writer called to see
him.
The case against Mr.. Hall foT assault and
battery with intent to kill was before Trial
Justice Wells Thursday afternoon for a pre-
lirninary hearing. AT the request Of Mr. .
A Robbins who preferred the charge, the
case WAC dropped on account of the fact thai
Hall was drunk ut the time be attempted 10
shoot Mr. Singleton Bradford.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-20
$50 Gallons an Hour.

The Climax Cellar Drainer, which 1t wa:
announced several days ago had been ordered
for the Graded School Building, has arrived
and was put to work Friday morning
1t is operated automatically by water pres
sure obtained from the city water works.
Jet of o~ne-sixteen,h Of au inch being made tc
6ll II one inch pipe with the cellar water and
discharge 1t at the rate of ESQ gallons NJ
hour.
1t is started and stopped by a 6oat which,
when all The water is discharged from the
cellar, drops a ball closing the water JET
and when the water risps IN the cellar the
ball is lifted ry the foa, opening the jet and
putting the dr.iner 70 work. A barrel sunk
in the loves: part OF the cellar, receives The
water, from which il is taken up by the
drainer.
The drainer was ordered on trial and put
in BY Mr.. H. B. Bloom, and from the way j,
has done the work it is thought that II viii
clear the cellar 10 about IL hours, and tina,
by its use the basement of The school building
can be kept clear Of water. Should this one
not have sufficient capacity a larger size eau
be obtained. They are made to dofour time;
the work that this will do.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-20
BOUGHT BY THE,coAsT LINE.
The c.. S. & II. R. R Solo for
$3.50, OOO-Only One Bid.

Curiosity attracted 4 crowd CT not less than
200 10 the Charleston, Sumter l. Northsru
Railroad depot last Friday, al Of them
anxious to hear Aucrioneer Jervey cry OF a
property involving millions Of dollars. A few
minutes before II O'Clock Special Master Ha.
| good and Auctioneer Jetvey arrived at the
depot. followed in a short time by J. T. Bar
rou, E.q., OF Columbia, attorney of the Coast
Line, Col. w. G. Elliott, president Of the
Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta, R.. R.,
Line and Mr. Lee, of the firm Of Symthe Il
Lee, Of Charleston, who have represented the
Atlantic Coast Line 10 this case.
Mr.. Jervey and Special Master Hagood
mounted a truck 90 the rear platform of the
depot, and Col. Hagood proceeded to read
the notice and conditions of the sale from =
a late copy Of the Waterman and South7on.
When he had finished, Mr.. C. NJ. Hurst, Clerk
and Treasurer, of the city of Sumter, stepped
forward and asked permission to read a
notice from the City Council before the sale
was proceeded With. His request was granted,
and be read q notice setting forth the condi-
tons upon which the CITY of Sumter had
granted and decided to the Eutawville Rail
road Company and its successor, the Charles
ton, Sumter l. Northern Railroad Company,
the lot of land upon which the depots are
situated, and also that the said Company had
failed 70 comply With the conditions upon
which the grant Vas made.
Auctioneer Jervey then took charge and
proceeded to cry of the road. He Gentle
men, how much an | bid for this valuable
property? Do ! hear an offer? How much
an ! bid p
Col. Elliott, who was standing near by
said, in a low tone: ''Four Hundred and
Fifty Thousand Dollars"
Mr. Jervey repeated the bid a time or two,
and then down it went first, second, third
and laat time to Col. W. G. Elliott, who had
deposited u certified check for $40, 900 with
Special Master Hagood. Col Elliott stated
that he would give the name of the purchaser
later.
The safe did no, require but a lew minutes,
and it was all over ; and iha Charleston,
Sumter & Northern Railroad had passed
finally into the hands of the Atlantic Coast
Line.
What disposition the Coast Line will make
of the road no one on the outside knows or
can form a trustworthy guess. 1t is TO be
hoped, however, that the road will be operat-
ed 10 the interest Of Sumter and the country
through which il passes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-20
THE DOCTORS FAILED.
Then Jcni. Studied Up HIS Own Dis.
ease and Cured Himself.

Then JcMss Studied Up HIS Own Dis
ease and Cured Himself.
From the Providence, r. l., Butetin.)
There are but few diseases that puzzle
physicians more than rheumatism. There
are q great many theories as to its cause,
and a great many theories as to the best
means Of curingit, most of which areabsurd.
One Of the greatest sufferers of rheunla-
tism known in the annals Of medicine IS
John G.. jerks, Of Riverside, r. l.. He
became the victim Of rheumatism while
in the army, and the disease seems to
have given him 3 taste Of all Its various
tortures. P~hvsiciansand medicinesfaiied to
give him any relief, until at last he effected
his own deliyerance from the bonds Of pain.
Rheumatism" said Mr.. jerks, when the
subject was preached by o reporter who
went to hear his story. "Well, | SHOULD
say I do know something about it; all
learned by actual experience, too. L hrst
contracted rheumatism in the army, and |
have had every variety of the affection
since, and have suffered such agony with it
that at times death was q pleasant thought
to dwell upon. Take medicine? Enough
to stock a drug store, and none Of 1t did me
any good. Then | began to study the dis
ease myself. | made up my mind to get
acquainted with the enemy and fight it on
different lines. I had a theory of my own
and began to look around for a remedy that
was calculated to have the desired effect.
One after another was tried until at last I
hit upon Pain-Killer, which applied freely.
Almost with the first application came re.
lief. Ikepton using it and the rheumatism
was soon knocked out Neither have i had
anv retnrn of the trouble.
IT also used Pain-Killer internally for
the ague, another var relic. 1t did what
pounds Of q%uinine couldn't do.
tPain-Killer keeps guard in my house
against all ills, and it has never yet slept at
its post Of duty"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-20
The School Closed.

The School Board posted a notice on Sstur-
day that the Graded School would be DIS
continued until March llth, proximo. This
action was made necessary by the presence OF
so great an amount of water in the cellar,
which will have to be thoroughly drained be.
fore the school can be resumed. The severa
teachers are arranging to run private schools
during the interim, for the purpose of keep:
ing the classes together. All who can afford
to send to these private schools should do so,
as the three weeks intermission will be q
serious interruption to the classes and a loss
TO the children.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-20
DEATHS.

Mrs Eliza,h Tisdale, wife of Mr. +. H.
Tisdale, died 90 Saturday. Feh.l7. st their
home pear Lewis Chapel, in Concord town
ship. She was about 81 years of age.
Mrs. Harriett Haynswortb. relict Of the late
Mai. John F. Haynsworth, of this city, died
Yesterday. The funeral services will he held
at Brick Church to-day. The deceased was
the mother Of Mrs. A. ". Suder, of this city
Mrs. Sarah b.. Nelson, relict of the late
James NJ. Nelson. of S,atehurg, died Thursday
morning, Feb l4th. at the residence Of her
daughter Mrs. Lizzie Frierson Mrs. Nelson
was in her 18th year Her children, Messrs. S.
E ADD Murray Nelson, Mrs. R. NJ. Cantey and
Mrs. Frierson were preeent during her last
hours.
Mr.. James Cato. postmaster ct Catchall,
this county, died a few days ago.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-20
Sumter Boys at College.

That the Sumter boys al the South Caro-.
lima College are taking at excellent stand
will he gratifying news to their friends
Both Courtenay Carson and Marvin Beasley
stand in the front rank Of the Freshman
class. The stand they made at the interme'
dia,e examinations were as follows:
Courtepay Carson-La,in, highly distin-
5uished ; German, proficient; English, dis
tinguished History, distinguished Math'
ematics. proficient.
Marvin Beasley-Latin, proficient; French:
proficient; English, distinguished History.
distinguished
High distinction indicates Il mark Of from
95 TO 100, distinction 81 TO IS. and proh'
ciencv from 80 10 80
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-20
{ Mr.. J. a schwerln's Barn Burned

TIE alarm of FIRE was rung Thursday night
about IL 80 and the reel squads turned out
PROMPTLY. The fire was found to relocated 90
ID. premises of Mr.. J. A. Schwerin Oh Magno-
liza Street, and bis barn and stable was ahiaze
from bottom to top. The barn was situated
only n short distant from the rear OF MIR
Schwerin's kitchen, which caught a6re more
than once, but was exungnished. In the
barn Mr.. Schwerin had a %pteton, 4 road cart
aud a lot of furniture stored, besides forage
aud grain. At one time during the fire II WAS
though, that q negro hoy who slept IN the
barn had been burned with it, but he turned
up later, and ,he excitement was ~alla!ed.
Mr.. Schweriu lost about $3.50 to $500
above the insurance
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-20

The report comes from Snmmerton that a
starch factory will be built in that OWL
This is good news and it is to be hoped that
the factory will pay all parties concerned
The dispensary constables are getting to be
very adeptin discovering contraoand liquor,
but still a great deal escapes them, they are
willing to admit.
Sumter got off lightly Friday when CON-
pared with other places. We had to endure
only a desultory fall of sleet, snow and rain,
while other towns were buried 10 snow.
Clerk Of the Weather Hurst is improving.
The City Hall clock stopped Friday nightat
10 minutes to 3 o'clock. The rain aud sleet
falling against the dials, collected on the
hands and froze them fast 10 the dials, so
that they could not ~revolve. The clock stop
ped again this morning at $50 o'clock.
What is the matter with that clock?
Constable ]. l.. N~uuuamaker seized ten
gallons of contraband whiskey at the A. C..
L.. Depot Monday morning. 1t was in a key
which was packed in the center Of q barrel Of
grist. The key was not exactly full Of liquor
and when the barrel of grist was shaken the
whiskey made a slashing noise. 1t was con-
signed to Taylor b Ball, Elloree.
One of tie city policemen went up into the
City Hall on Thursday night to ring the FIRE
alarm, and got lost in the peanut gallery.
BE blew his whistle for immediate assistance
like q little man, but it was quite awhile
before Chief Bradford beard the whistle, and
found the lost one after considerable search.
The Auditors Office has been crowded every
day this week with people who have
put off uotil the last the duty of making
their returns. The entire force in the Office
has been kept hard at work and they are
taking comfort in the thought that to-mor-
row will be the last day of such work.
There are a great many who have not made
returns and the prospects are that the penalty
will be attached to q large number. This is
neglect that is without excuse, and those who
have to pay the penalty should not kick
against it.
Lot Davis, colored, who attempted to cut
the throat of Albertus Lsvan In a row about
q dog several weeks ago was before Trial JUS
tice Wells yesterday morning for a preliminary
bearing. As the assault Vas of an aggravated
nature, snd Levan narrowly escaped death.
Lot was bound over for appearance at the
higher court. Lot stands an excellentchance
of going from the higher court to the Peni-
Tertiary, where be will have an opportunity
of rejecting over the dangers of razor totiug.
The employees of the Charleston, Sumter
l. Northern Railroad are on the anxious
bench, awaiting some action by the Atlantic
Coast Line authorities. A great many fear
tina; they will lose their positions, and their
fears are well founded for the Coast Line
will operate the Charleston, Sumter l. North
ern So a branch road, aud will have 20 need
aspr the large Office force heretofore employed
? in the general Offices. AS far as can be
learned the Coast Line authorities hare not
taken any action yet and it is predicted that
no definite change will be made until March
lat.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-20
A New Board of Control.

The Reform Executive Committee, at a
meeting on Saturday recommended for ap-
pointmeot on the Board Of Control, Mr.
Henry c.. Cuttino and Capt. E. NJ. Cooper.
The members Of the old board placed their
designations at the disposal of the committee,
it is said, and the committee forthwith dis
posed Of the old board by recommending two
new men.
The third member OF the board will be
Supervisor W s. Dinkins who is ex-ofticlo
chairman of the County Board Of Control.
Gov. Evans will DOUBTLESS appoint the
gentlemen recommended during the next ten
days.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-20
THE JURIES DRAWN.

The Grand Jury for '95 and the Petit Jury
for the first week of court were drawn last
Thursday. They are as follows:
GRAND JURY.
Moses Green, Sumter W Rafheld, & W NC:
Bride, Henry Barnett, ] NJ Belvin, u
Jones, j B Mayes, T B Kennedy, r Tindal:
f Rbame, EJ Dunno, W J Ards, G N
Hurst, Jr., R 81 Brailsford, Paul S Bell
Brad ford Scarborough, Louis DesChamps
W C King.
PETIT JURY.
Murray Davis, Samuel A Tomlinson, T
Richardson, John Heynsworth, If Jenkins
S Davis, Thos. N Rogers, w N Lenoir, :"
C Bagnal, Frank Burkett, John + Hawkins
G F Parrot, Frank Mathis, Charlie Rhame
W S,ansill, W H Scott, j Barrett, jaime:
n Murray, D C DesCnamps, Ashby Moore,
w Cunningham, W J McKagen, D " Gibbs
Thos. a Corbett, James E. Stuckey, Waltel
Stubs, h D Mcleod. R E L Kirvsn, R y
Ives, Charlie Reid, Manning Dorrity, George
G Cooper, Robert Ards, A II Eoerhart, +
S Thomas, Dwight Shaw.
Court will convene on the first Monday il
March, the 4th prox.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-20
Refused to Enlist.
GRAND JURY.

The Mayesville Volunteers have refused to
enlis, in the State militia on account OF the
oath prescribed, and will disband. This &C
ton BY the Volunteers was what was antlcl-
mated by those who know the men.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-20
Speaking by Col. Dargan.

Editor Tie Item: l will speak in the Court
House again next Friday night at 8 O'Clock
| expect very confidently TO be replied TO by
some practical, public speaker on some of my
points a. least. | earnestly invite the people
to come and bear what is to be said in regard
10 this all important matter of the coming
Constitutions Convention. Time is exceed
ingly precious now. Respectfully,
Feb. l9, '95. JOHN J. DARGAS.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-20

O. w. @. Hardmap, Sheriff Of Tyler Co +,
W. Va, appreciates a good thing and does
not hesitate to say so. He was almost pros
,rated With a cold when be procured a bottle
of Chamberlaiu's Cough Remedy. He says:
cit gave me prompt relief. | hnd it to be
an invaluable remedy for coughs and colds"
For sale by Dr.. A. J. China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-20

Hoods Pills are purely vegetable, harmless,
effective, Go not pain or grippe.
Native Hay for Sale by W. NJ. Graham.
Poultry raisers say that the hens quit their
nests last week and hunted a warm place.
Pretty cold weather that
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-20
Prize Hogs.

Mr.. j. K. Young can enter the contest for
the Nsus 4 Courisr's cash prize, for the best
1895 hogs. We saw some pigs at his place a
few days ago, that beat anything we have
ever seen for young pigs.-Bishopv'Hs
Banner.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-20

,Bacteria do not occur in the blood or in
the tissues Of a healthy living body, either
of man or the lower animals" SO says Inc
celebrated DR.. Koch. Other doctors say hat
the best medicine to render the blood per-
fectly pure and healthy is Ayers Sa1sapa-
rilla.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-20
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MARRIED.

Mr.. Charles Curtis and Miss Jones. a
daughter of the late R. NJ. Jones, were mar
ried last Thursday evening at the residence Of
Mr. John DorritJ, this city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-20
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Wants-A Situation.
n. a. Hoyt-Tiu Shop.
James Vick's Sous-S300.
H. z. Aoyt-Watch Repsirer.
Estate of Kelly Wilson-Citation.
Otto Garhardt-Cabbage Plants, etc.
Bank of Sumter aud Simoods National
6ank-Holiday Notice.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-20

Congressman John L. McLaurin, who has
besn ON a visit to his family in Bennettss lille
for, a week past, was in the city Monday
evening en- route to Columbia. He was in a
taakative humor, but not concerning politics
RAILROAD Commissioner, and President of
the State Alliance W. D. Evans, passed
,shrough the city Monday evening or his way
ITO Columbia TO attend the meeting of the State
Alliance. Mr.. Evans made q few very forci-
Bile remarks concerning Congressman McLau-
I'm aud Gel. John J. Dargaa. Of the 6rst be
said:
aHe is a mai that cannot be trusted. Any
man who will ns- a ring to secure a plum
and then put his foot on the neck of the same
ring is unworthy the confidence of either Re-
former or Conservative, and therefore / have
no Communication with the gentleman"
In reference to Col. Dargsn, Mr. Evans said:
There are three classes Of fools-fools, On
fools. and river swamp fools. Dargan be-
longs to the third class"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-20

A DvERTISEMENTS of FIVE lines or less
n will be inserted under this head for rs
cents for each insertion. Additional lines
< cents per line.