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kERsHAW NEWS.

Camden, December 2S.-Christmas
passed quietly here. No accidents to
mar the pleasure Of the day.
Ex-Mayor E. O. McCright, whose
death was announced last week was
buried Sunday in the presence OF a
large c~oncourse of friends. Mr. Nc
lcright was n of Cawden's best citi-
zens, and will be missed in public as
we'll as in his home.
We had the pleasure of making a
visit to the garden spot of Lee county
last Tuesday, near Edwards, or in the
Egypt section as it is generally called,
stopped a few minutes at the homes of
Messrs. n. G. PEBBLES, 2. A. White, j.
W. Wilder, w. M. McCaskill and DR..
IC. S. Britton, who are among the best
| citizens Of Lee county. DR.. Britton
is still as young Is ever and IS ke2s
busy all the time. We recalled many
pleasant hours we have spent in his
hospitable home. When we drove up
to Mr.. Weldon!s we could not do
otherwise than ask if Miss Ada was
at home-habit is hard to change
although she is now a mother, and W.
have kids too numerous to mention.
We went in the interest Of the Colu'n-
| bia Daily State and added severa
names to their list. A community
Will prosper in proportion to h read
ing people, on whom the future de-
ponds. Scatter good reading matter
in a section and ignorance will socn
vanish. There is no better education
than a good newspaper.
Misses Mamie Bardeld and Annie
West are at home for the holidays.
Rev. S. II. Booth is back from. con
ference and preached at Beuiah last
Sunday.
We had the pleasure of eating
Christmas turkey with MI. T. w. 3.
Smith, n of our Oldest citizens. His
friends will regret to know that he
is quite feeble.
Don't think, Mr.. Editor, that our
silence is for want of interest. We
look forward to the coming Of The
Item with pleasure. News here is al
most as scarce as hen teeth"
We hear OF some members Of the
Methodist church in the Sumter dis-
trict, we will not lame the charge,
who are quitting the church on ac-
count of not liking their preacher.
We just want to say publicly that such
members are a drawback to any
church. Let them go, and JOY go
with them. 3. NJ. H.
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MANNING NEWS NOTES.

Manning Times.
Ny. Fred Lesesne, who has been the
bookkeeper for Mr.. David Lewis i'm
mense business at st. Paul, has &C
copied the position of cashier of the
Bank of Kingstree.
Last Thursday a team and wagon
loaded with lumber belonging to Mr..
A. 1. Barron was being driven by Clar-
ence Williams, colored, and through
the ;careless loading Of the wagon
soma of the lumber slipped and struck
one Sf the horses, which frightened
the animal and caused the team to
run. Williams, instead of jumping.
undertook to hold the team and in
doing so the wagon tongue struck a
post and the lumber struck Williams
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WISACKY.

Wisacky, January 1.-The new year
has dawned bright and beautiful and
all nature seems glad and happy.
Christmas passed off quietly and very
pleasantly.
The health Of the community is
very good at this time.
MI. Clifton Ledingham has gone to
Marion to spend the holidays with his
mother.
Master Myron Smith, of Summerton,
is here for the holidays.
Mr.. J. S. Williams and family, of
Timmonsville, have been on a visit to
their mother, Mrs. X. J. Williams, and
'eturned to their home yesterday.
Miss Marie Williams, of Summerton.
is visiting relatives here, and in Bish-
,opville.
Mr.. Edgar Scott has accepted a po-
sition with Mr.. w. w. DesChamps for
the present year.
Miss Idle DesChamps, OF the Fee
male College of Columbia, is spending
her vacation at home.
Mrs. Eva Smith and family, Of
8ishopville, spent a few days with rel
4tives the past week.
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%Stateburg, January miss Kate
McLure, who is teaching school near
Florence, and has been visiting her
sister at Mrs. Bulls, returned to her
post of duty today.
Mr.. John L. Frierson, of Buffalo, n.
Y, is on a visit to his mother.
Miss Daisy Burgess, Of Sumter,
spent last week at the home of her
uncle, Mr.. Fl. L. Pinckney.
Mr.. Walter Lyman, of Privatser. is
visiting his sister, Mrs. S. A. Ramsey.
Miss LIMO Cunningham spent last
week in Bishopville.
Master Sydney Burgess returned II
Sumter today after having spent the
Xmas holidays in midst.
Mrs. James Pinckney and Miss a.
\. Moore spent last week in Sumter.
Mr.. Vivian Manning vas the guest
of Mrs. James Pinckney on Sunday.
Miss H. Lee Moore leaves tomor-
ROW to visit Mrs. A. P. Manning in
Sumter.
Miss Minnie Moore, of Sumter,
spent Sunday with her aunt, Mrs.
James Pinckney.
Mr.. F. P. Burgess returned to Bish-
opville this afternoon.
Miss Mayo Rees, who is teaching
near Sumter, left for Sumter today
after a pleasant holiday spen- at
home.
Mr.. S. Richardson and Misses Min
ma and Lizzie Richardson spent sever
al days last week at Mr.. screvea
Moore's.
Mr.. R. E. Rarnwel is visiting rela-
tives in Georgetown.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. NJ. Anderson, CT
Richmond, Va, are visiting Dr.. and
Mrs. w. W. Anderson.
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MAX.

!. Max, January 1.-On account of
rain yesterday there was nc Sunday
school; no doubt it was a disappoint-
ment to many.
The holidays passed pleasantly and
quietly, in dinings, visiting, gift max
ing, etc.
The girls and boys who have spent
the holidays at their homes in this
community will return to school to-
day.
Mr.. S. C. Carraway has rented out
his farm and has again cast his lot
with the John McSween Company and
will work for them at Beulah this
year.
A Happy New Year to ALL
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PRIVATEER.

Privateer, December 23.@Christmas
here was very quiet, indeed. The tour
nament was a success in every respect.
Mr.. !. .. jenkins o. first prize and
crowned Miss Daisy Lide queen. Mr..
Boykin won second prize and crowned
MISS Edna Ramsey first maid of hon
81. Mr.. Charlie Jenkins won third
and crowned Miss Madge Keels Sec
pnd maid Of honor. Mr.. Arthur Kolb
won the prize for being the most
gracefal rider. Mr.. Moultrie jack
son the prize for having the best dec
Grated horse.
Mrs. L. B. Jenkins entertained a few
OF her friends on Monday night with
q Xmas tree, after which fruit and
refreshments were served.
Mr.. Leroy Wells spent Christmas
at Mr.. w. G. Wells.
Mr.. F. G. Rivers spent Christmas at
his fathers, Mr.. E. w. Rivers.
Mrs. r. H. Ramsey, of Wedgeheld.
has been spending ON time at he,
fathers, Mr.. w. G. Wells.
Miss Laura Whilden, OF Sumter, is
spending some time a t Mr.. G. A. Net
ties.
Mr.. Tai Ingram, of Darlington, is
sepnding some time with relatives in
the neighborhood.
Miss Lizzie Mae Hall and Miss
Madge Keels,, of Sumter, spent sew
eraI days at Mrs. L. B. jenkins.
Miss Annie Wells is visiting friends
at ElIoree.
Miss cammie Nesbit, of Columbia,
is at home on a visit to her parents.
Mr.. Hampton Nesbit. Of Lynchburg,
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IS WHITING at Mr.. Eugene Nesbit's.
Several Of the young folks greatly
en5oved a dance at M. J. r. Kolb's ON
"Wednesday evening.

Privateer, December so--Wedn
day theyoung men of the nelghoor-
and some visitors. had a tourna-
uent al Privateer station. The Gay
was ideal and the attendance large
Nh. Douglas Jenkins, who Won tbs
first prize, chose Miss Daisy Lde as.
Queen of Love and Beauty and
Messrs. Joe Boykin and Charlie Jenk-
ms, the next successful knights, chose
Misses Edna Ramsey and Madge
Keels as maids of honor. Everything
Epassed off pleasantly and the crowd
vas exceedingly well behaved.
On Friday evening quite a number
of young folks were delightfully."- en-
tertained by Misses Ida and Lois
Cain at their hospitable home. A quo
|tation was divided, half being given to
ayoung lady and half to a young mai,
snd when they were matched and the
couples paired off Bible questions
were given them to answer, and the
one having the greatest number cor
rect, winning the prize. Miss Ramsey
and Mr.. Wells were the successful
getting a lovely box of candy.
delightful refreshments were served,
land numerous games INDUCED IN,
then the guests. with reluctance, bid
good night to go to their different
|homes.
The FESTIVITIES of Christmas are al
most over and the college students
and teachers will 500 resume their
duties again.
Miss susong returned from her
nome in Tennessee yesterday and viii
reopen her school on Tuesday next.
Miss Ida Cain Will return to the
tsouth Carolina Co-educational Insti-
tute at Edgefeld on Tuesday.
Captains Lyons and Burns from
the S. 6. C. Z. arethe guests of Cap
tain r. B. Cain this week.
Miss Annie Wells is visiting rela-
'tives at Elloree.
MI. Joseph Boykin from Dalzeli
several days in Privateer this
week. !.
M. Charlie jenkins from the
sorangeburg Collegiate Institute will
sreturn there on Monday.
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TAX RETURNS FOR 1906.
OFFICE OF
AUDITOR, SUMTER co.
Crp+ar G n noo IN 7onS

~ fNSsy.
Sumter, S. c., Dec. 10, 1905.
Notice is hereby given that I will at
tend, in person or by deputy, at the
following places. on the days indicated,
respectively, for the purpose of re
ceiving returns of real estate, persd nal
property and poll taxes for the fiscal
year, commencing January L, 1906:
TindaFs Store, Monday, Jan. Sth.
Privateer, (Jenkins' store), Tues
day, Jan. 9Th.
Manchester, Gevis), Wednesday,
Jan. 10th.
Wedgefeld, Thursday, JAM 11th.
Stateburg, Friday, Jan. 18th.
Hagood, Monday, Jan. 18th. s.
Remberts, Tuesday, Jan. 18th.
Dalzeil, Wednesday, Jan. 18th.
Gordon's Mill, Thursday, Jan. 18TH
Oswego, Friday, Jan. 18th.
Mayesville, Tuesday, Jan. 23d.
Shiloh, Wednesday, Jan. oath.
Norwood x Roads, Thursday, Jan
25th.
The law requires that all persons
owning property or in any wise hav-s
ing charge. of such property, either as
agent, husband, guardian, trustee, ex-
ecutor, administrator, etc., return the
same under oath to the auditor, who
requests all persons to be prompt in
making their returns and save the go
per cent. penalty, which will be added
80 the property valuation of all persons
who fail to make returns within the
time prescribed by law.
Taxpayers return what they own
on the first day Of January, 1906.
Assessors and taxpayers will enter
the first given name Of the taxpayer
in full, also make a separate return
for each township where the property
is located and also in each and every
case the Number of the school district
must be given.
Every male citizen between the age
of twenty-one and sixty years on the
first day Of January, 1906, except
those incapable of earning a support
from being manned or from other
causes, are deemed taxable polls, and
except Confederate soldiers so years
Of age, on January 1st, 1906.
Under instructions from the Comp
troller General. a. separate return
must be made OF each tract or parcel
of land.
All returns must be made on or be-
fore the goth day of February, next.
I cannot take returns after that date
and all returns made after the 10th
day of February, are subject to a pen
atty Of so per cent.
J. DIGGS WILDER,
Auditor Sumter County. :
December 30 1903.
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DARK

u rAEEEF- <%.EL72 E-F-AE ~
Dark Corner, December 30.-christ-
mas, which has ONE and gone, pass
led off very quietly. / saw no trunks
or anything that was unpleasant. I
heard of some DRINKS, but you know
some men get drunk only one time
a year and It is whenever they can get
anything to make them drunk, let it
be brandy, whiskey, rum, wine, cider
| or beer, just so it wiz make fool come
they are ready to drink it
The Christmas tree exercises came.
off as stated in my last at the Sand
Hill School house on the 26th at
about 8 O'clock p: 4. It was q very
pleasant affair. A large crowd was u
and everybody seemed to be at peace
with themselves and everything else.
Superintendent 5. NJ. Kolb invited the
entire school to his hoase to join in
a chlldren's party that night, which
have heard was enjoyed by all pres
.ent, being entertained with sweet mu-
sic from organ, guitar, violin and
graphophone.
Henry Pritchard accidentally killed
Horace Avin's fine bird dog while out
on a hunt Christmas day.
Jim Griffin accidentally shot Mr.. Z.
n. Barwick, ST., on Christmas day.
They were at a shooting match at
Reds and Barwick stood too close to
the target. Only one No. s shot
grazed him on the neck.
I have just heard that two negroes
were drowned in the wateree swamp
while floating logs yesterday. Have
heard any Of the particulars yet.
Eamp Scott, who lived nea Ram
sey this year, has moved to Mr. W.
w. Weeks, near Pinewood. Jim Brew
er has moved from W. w. Weeks here
on one Of Bob Ards places. ". T.
Kolo will move to your city next week
andiJ. E. Johnston will take his place.
jim Kolb, formerly Of this place,
but now of Ramsey, was married last
Thursday, 28th, to Miss Katsie,
daughter Of James Coulter, Magistrate
Ingram officiating.
Rev. T. P. Lide left the Christmas
tree to go and marry Charlie Ged-
dings to Miss Troutman, all Of Priva-
Eteer.
Mrs. S. c. Kolb is not any better as
far as can be seen.
Mrs. ]. NJ. Ards and children We're
at w. J. Ards last Wednesday.
Miss Edna Graham, of Paxville, is
spending some days with her grand
mother, Mrs. S. C. Kolb, and other rel
atives at the Sycamores.
Well, Mr.. Editor, this is the last let
ter from me for 1905. LIE tus pause a
moment and look back over the past
year and see how many of us have
done their duty, their whole duty to
fellow man, to their country and to
thesr God. And then let US remem-
Der that We will have to give an ac-
count to him that is too wise to make
a mistake or to overlook a willful
nonperfomance of any duty. And let
us profit by the mistakes of the past
and do better in 1906.
Wishing you and your readers a
happy New Year for 1906 and many
I am still old Sidra.
SMITHvILLE.
smithville, December 2s.-Christ-
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REAiHERT.

Rem0ert, January 2.-Christmas
passed off very quietly, not q single
casualty to report from this section,
and the new year opc2cd bright with
a lovely sunshine day. III today is
cloudy and looks l:ke sno~. The
weather has been ve:y unsettled and
the outlook for the farmers is rather
discouraging.
There was a hot supper given by
the ladies of Bethesda church on thu
2Sth of December, 1905, for the ben
eft Of their church at theN esidence
of Mr.. R. NJ. James, and was a most
enjoyable occasion. Sixty-six dollars
was realized, there being every luxury
shat heart could wish. 4 large at
tendance was present and especially
ladies. Two beautiful cakes were raj
fled off, n for the prettiest girl and
n for the most popular. Miss Ida
Chandler won that for the former.
which brought $19.G0 and the other
for the most popular brought very
fair price. Everyone present had what
may be styled "a big time" Mrs. J..
n. Reams furnished the cake Won by
Miss Ida Chandler. Which was ac-
&nowledged % be the handsomest OF
all. Miss May Harvin Won the cake
Tor the most popular girl; said cake
being contributed by Mrs. Leval Jack
son and g very beautiful one it was.
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disturbances Of any kind.

disturbances Of any kind.
The farmers are now looking for
ward to the turning over OF the soil
preparatory to the next seasons crops.
Il was the pleasure of a great many
of US to have in U nciast ar. T. J..
Josey, of Macon, Ca, who has been
visiting his sister, aars. II. Il. Evans,
Of this place. seventeen years ago
FIR. Josey resided in Camden; where
he was wei known.
Miss Resale Evans save g bag par
ty on last Wednesday for the benefit
Of her numnerous young friends. It
was largely attended and very much
enjoyed by aIl-old and young.
Dr.. Howard F. Paddock, Of Adams
burg, S. c., is spending the holidays
with Mrs. W. S. Smith.
Miss Lena Kirkley Of Sumter, Miss
Kirkiey Of Rennettsville, and Miss
Bertha Kirkley of Burlington, \. c.,
are all home for the holidays.
Miss Lula Chandler, Of Sumter, is
visiting Miss Pet Wilson.
Mr.. DIN S. Munneriyn is home
iron Clemson College for a few days.
Rev. B. Nj. Robertson, of the Chero-
tkee circuit, Spartanburg county, is
Visiting the family of his parents, Mr.
land Mrs. Jas. Robertson.
MI. W. F. Smith went to Sumter
Thursday on business.
Rev. S. II. Booth has been returned
Ito this circuit. He and Mrs. Booth
have returned to their home.
Mr. Joe Mckenzie and family have
moved to Columbia, where they will
have employment in the factory.
These people will be greatly missed
in our community, most especially Joe
land Oily.
The Smithville High school closed
only one day for Christmas. The
principal decided that as they were 70
late in beginning, a holiday would
throw the school closing much later
in the summer.
Quite a delightful time was had al
the residence ofMrs. c. L Kirkley on
Christmas morning when a lot OF
young Smiths and Kirkleys assem-
bled there for a Christmas tree. Gooa
things were distributed with a lavish
hand.
Mr. c. L. Kirkley has discontinued
his bottling works. In future soda
water will be manufactured by his
brother. Nj. j. n. Kirkley, at Edwards,
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ITHVII

smithville, December 2s.-Christ-
mas has come and gone. It passed
very quietly here with no drunken
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IONIA.

lOQld, december ZS.1CIlT1SlL1dS udS
come and gone, another new year is
about here and we are still living, for
all of which we are very thankful,
Another thing we are thankful for is
that we have not seen or smelt a drop
Of "red eye"
The colored labor is moving from
place to place. Labor is so scarce
here that n cannot get hands unless
one buys them. The farmers r buy
ing and selling like mules, some bring
ing as high as SIS.
Mr.. D. \. Matthews, who is attend
ing the Medical College in Charleston,
is home for the Christmas holidays.
Miss Viola and Nj. c. P. Chewing,
who have been attending the Leesville
college, are spending the holidays at
home with their parents.
Miss Emma Pipkins, our school
teacher, has gone home for the hol-
idays.
Rev. S. H. Booth has been sent back
to US again this year, for which we
are glad.
We have no marriages TO report.
Our boys and girls won't marry.
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BRoGDoN.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES S
SBregdon, December 2s-Araong
dhesestiviHeso Of the Christmas season
Ills place was family Christmas
rsa at the home Of Mr.. w. 9
on Monday night The cosy ST
fsng room was a scene OF beauty with
Is decorations ofeandlss, holly 4
40 house plants infhe centre $1,000
bic tres full of dignity 2 sympathy,
sxf1ndingi It's graeefM branches to re-
xelyg It's many gifts, which arrived
s4nrodghout the a and were placed:
upontunepened Much vas the 9
TsoatySand surmlsesas to the contents
of packages ashley hung on the
4ree. bu not until evening and the
ca1dIes weresIghaed wasthe spell OF
-1xpeefancy broken. the happy
famav gathered around he heavily
IadenelI tree JOY, peace and happiness
reigned supreme, and many Werethe
exelauadons of surprise and delight as
secs were revealed: more than one
ua tie happyrecipient Of $40 gold
pfece 5 mhegenerous hand Of Mr.
For the sdcEes of the tree much
credif isausMr and Mrs. Trabue
RarksdalesWho { spending the holi-
aays with MrsW- Brogdon, an
amt ofsMrs Barksdale. An unusual
feature ABOUT the e was b Ihs
recipieas of these gifts represented
1our generations
The young mensof the neighbor
hood en5eyeda tursasshoot onschrasrSz
Many HzfIeheart the Graham
Bapuschurch Sunday school were
gsaddened lastnight by Christmas
mee given at the church. The presents
were numerous and tastefuNy ar
grznged among beautiful cleaning can-
Ilesandthe usual Christmas + dec
Hkt4l4OuS.EI1
Hutmost capacity. Before the distri-
.budon Of the presents, the large au-
dsenee was entertained by a nicely ar
Ranged and wei conducted program
ii songs Rotations and pantomime
performances.
Quite a number of young people en-
5oyed the hospitality OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Davis last night.
Nj. Blackwell has purchased
aes home recently owned by Mr. ] ,.
Davis near Graham church and has
moved his family there, Mr.. Davis
haslngmoved t a place above sum
Aiss4Grace Brogdon, Of Chicora
college and Miss Lessie Jones, of this
MelshsNeck High School are home
ior the holidays.
Misses king, OF Hartsvi1le are Wis
9ting at the home of Nj. Howard
Homes
Messrs. >. a Blackwell and Clinton
Brogdon spent Tuesday in Charleston.
MAX.
Max December 27.-The young
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LAX

Max, December 27.-The young
soiks OF this community are enjoying
parties this week.
There was a tournament yesterday
near MIR. Allison Truluck's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Truluck spent
Tuesday in Gainesville.
Mrs. vermene Roberts, ofcolumbia,
IS spending ON time with her aunt,
ArE Carraway.
Miss K Ellen Burgess; OF Timmons-
vile, is spending tsis week with rel
atives in this community.
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COUNTY gaRaEsPQH1EHg
sMEWsy REFERS FRoMGUR SPE-
Sens of Interest," From al Parts OF
sumter and adjoining Gounties
sxfHycE 10 coRREspoNDENTs.

MyfTCE no CORRESPONDENTS.
Mail your letters SO that they will
reach thissomce not later than Tues
nay mornEng When the letters are
raceged Wednesday Il IS almost an
amposslbnieyto have then appear N
ne paper Issued that day.
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STATEBURG.

A Happy New Year to all
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PALE d c0TH GOWN WITH APPLIQUE TWO TONED BLUE VELVET

elaborate costumes and as a rule are
chosen for afternoon and reception gowns,
which are built on quite different lines,
made of fine, smooth cloth or velvet, and
in light colors more often than dark, and
heavily trimmed. Pinks, blues light grays,
white mot so often seen as last year,,
green, tan and red in every conceivable
shade are all Immensely popular, while if
by chance black be chosen it is always
relieved by so much color and so much
trimming that it does not look in the least
somber.
The gowns for afternoon are almost with
out exception made with long skirts and
skirts and Jackets are both deliberately
trimmed Oddly enough, while it is quite
unusual to see the skirt of a morning cos
tune long, it is equally noticeable to see
short skirt with an afternoon gown. 1t must
be admitted that long skirts are more be-
coming and more graceful, and give the
effect at once of the gown being in a more
elaborate design. Exceedingly attractive