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COURT PROCEEDINGS JUDGE ORDERS "NOT GUILTY" FOR MRS. SHULER. Synopsis of the Cases Tried?Much Interest is Manifested, and the Court Room Crowded Every Day. The court on Tuesday morning got down to business proper. Things did not exactly go with a rush, for our able solicitor. P. T. Hildebrand, Esq., took ample time to see that all concerned would get the justice that was due them, and our efficient and "impartial Judge- Watts meated it ?out properly. The first case tried was that of the State vs. Sam Richardson for arson. Richardson plead guilty and was sentenced to twelve months. Joe Argoe, colored, was charged ?with car breaking and larceny at Springfield on December 14, 1908. Argoe was employed at the depot at Springfield as a porter or man of all work, and the testimony showed that he had been taking various things from the railroad company whenever he left like It and could get the chance. But in this in stance it was a sack of bacon for which he had been arrested. The case against Argoe was worked up by a railroad detective by the name -of C. D. White, who testified that Argoe had confessed to him of break ing Into the car and stealing the meat, and even showing him (White) where he threw the meat off just as the car had left Springfield about 150 yards, and that Argoe wanted to pay for the meat when arrested, "but, of course, his proposition was refused. Several witnesses testifl?d that they had bought bacon from him .at a phenominally low price, which was, in itself, suspicious. Every witness said Argoe had a very bad reputation, except one. When Argoe testified he simply .gave himself dead away, but swore he did not break into the car at all; that he got the meat from the depot and carried it up the railroad track a short distance, where he hid it un til after dark, then he went back and got it and gave it away to some friends. He said he was never ac cused of stealing anything at all, but that he just "tuck" the meat. After argument by Mr. W. C. "Wolfe, who admitted the justness of the charge in the second count, but who wanted the jury to find him not guilty as to breaking into the car, the solicitor made an able argument to the jury in behalf of the State, and they retired. They found him guil ty, and he was sentenced to two years at hard labor. The Stf e against Willie Ricken baker and Jinks Scott, both colored, was the next tried. Some few weeks ago the store of Mr. Joseph McNama ra had been entered by thieves and a quantity of clothing, etc., taken therefrom amounting to about one hundred dollars. There was practi cally no clue to the burglars, but our indefatiguable Mayor and Chief of Police finally located the goods and the thieves, and they were brought back for trial. Rickenbaker plead guilty as to taking some of the goods, but not as to breaking in the store, which had been entered through the transom over the back door. Scott plead not guilty, but his own and other testimony developed the fact that both of them had a hand in it. The ury found them both guil ty, but in passing sentence His Honor gave Rickenbaker only two years, while he gave Scott four years. Eunice Dantzler and Pink Moorer, two negro boys aged, respectively, 16 and 13 years, plead guilty to the charge of housebreaking and larceny. The younger, Pink Moorer. was sen tenced to the reformatory in Colum bia for 12 months, and Dantzler was given 12 months on the public works or in the penitentiary. Willie Shuler, colored, was found guilty of stealing from Dr. A. C. Dukes, but on account of his age he was only given 6 months. Coleman Dantzler plead guilty to stealing a bicycle and was sentenced to 12 months and to pay a fine of $1.00. Lawrence Corley, colored, plead guilty to the charge of stealing a mule, and was sentenced to 3 years and to pay a fine of $1.00. Jake Dupont, colored, plead not guilty of attempting to steal from one W. M. Mays. This little fellow did not know what he was doing, for later he admitted his guilt and was sentenced to 6 months. A sealed sentence left from the January term for Moses Pearsall was read, which fined him three months or $150. The witnesses in the case of Joseph Argoe for violation of the dispensary law was .discharged until further notice. In the case of the State vs. W. G. Antley for violation of the dis pensary law, the grand jury found no bill. Upon motion by the defense In the case of Oeorpre Amaker, convicted of the larceny of a bicycle, a new trial wns granted. Mr. H. W. Byrd. a policeman at North. S. C. was tre prosecutor in a suit against Jerome TTolliday. colored, charging him with assault with attempt to kill. Byrd. in his testimony says he told the npsro he was under arrest and started away ?with him when th<^ n^ero shot at 1 m three times, the third h?llet, taking effect somewhere near the abdomen and passing through the body. H? exhibited the wound and the bullet to the jury. He claimed that nil this time the negro hnd not said a word to him. and he had bis hand on Holliday at this time. This con cluded Byrd's testimony and court adjourned until Wednesday. When the case was resumed yes terday morning a lot of testimony was offered, but it did not amount to anything more than what Mr. MAYOR'S COURT. Some Advice By Hi's Honor and Some Fines. "Slab" is too well known to need any Introduction at our hands, hav ing resided here for many years. This "colored gentleman" can usu t ally be found on our streets "doing j time" for the city, or off in the bush es shooting "crap." He plead guilty to being drunk ana disorderly, so the Mayor gave him five dollars or twelve days. He took the days, [ therefore his board bill is up to the taxpayers, and common "drunks" who pay their way. Eli Bristow, colored, was up before His Honor for being drunk and dis orderly, and?well, we don't know what all. We think that was the way the charge read, but after listen ing to Bristow and to the "testimo ny," you would not know what to call It. Ida ftiley, who said she was a good girl, Jane Adams and Mary Mack, the witnesses, mixed things considerrbly. Anyway, the Mayor fined Bristow five dollars or twelve days, and he took this opportunity to lecture those present from the neighborhood of Bull street (Birm ingham) about their behavior, and said that in future they would have to be good. Mr. George Llndstedt had been reported for reckless driving. He was present to answer to the charge, I but the Mayor quashed the case I against him," saying there were lots of others who ought to be reported. He did not want to make an example of llv. Lindstedt until he had given full warning to everybody, and to that end he gave instructions to the clerk of the court, Mr. Wannamaker, to have inserted in each of the three papers here a notice to that effect. So you automobilists, as well as oth ers, had better pay attention to the "speed limit" in future. Messrs. Charlie Stevenson and Ar thur Robinson were charged with being drunk and disorderly. Steven son was fined two dollars or five days, and Robinson four dollars or ten days. They paid the fines. There were two cases to be tried by the Mayor yesterday morning, but they were dismissed, one of them by request. A LETTER FOR YOU. If Yon See Your Name in This List Call on the P. O. Clerks. List of letters remaining unclaim ed in the Orangeburg Postoffice for week ending May 6, 1909. Per sons calling for same will please say that they are advertised. A. D. WEBSTER, P. M. D. A. Anderson. Irvin Berry. Mary Boon. Mrs. Julia Bun. Maggie Campbell. Mrs. Maggie Cauley. Mrs. Carrie Davis. Bill Dewey. D. B. Ford. Minnie Hughes. Hattie Jennings. Edwin Likens. Kntheriue Martin. Ben Moore. Datey 1 liner. Ida Woman Byrd had already testified to. The case ended about one o'clock and the jury found him guilty. Sentenced to three years at hard labor. The defendant was represented by Messrs. A. H. Moss and J. A. Fanning. The State vs. Mrs. F. C. Shuler, for the killing of her husband, Frank A. Shuler, was commenced at about 3 p. m. yesterday. In appearance Mrs. Shuler is about 50 years of age and of slight build. A jury was selected after a little trouble, many of the jurors being objected to by'the de fens^. When this was completed a recess was taken for dinner. This was a case wherein the testimony showed there had been no intention on the part of Mrs. Shuler to kill her husband, and Dr. A. W. Browning, P. L. Felder, J. H. Rob inson, Sam Miler and Wm. Barton all testified practically to the same thing immediately after dinner, when court reconvened. When His Honor had heard this much of the testimony, he said he thought that it was just wasting the time of the court to continue with the case, and he directed the jury to write out a verdict of "not guilty" without leaving their seats. What evidence had been taken up to this time had all been in favor of *h? defendant, and showed that the killing was accidental, and that Mrs Shuler had no intention whatever to shoot her husband. It was a self acting. 32-calibre revolver which she picked up off the mantlepiece, and it went off sudderly and hit Mr. Shu ler, beeause she did not know how to handle a self-acting pistol. She had merely intended to to flourish it in front of him in order to pre vent his further advance. Mr. Shuler bad made a statement before he died to s?veral of the witnesses that be did not. believe bis wife had intended to rboot him and requested that shr> ho no* pun ished for her unmistakable crime, because he finally believed he was I fatally wounded. ?pvir> fiction of Judge Watts in or tiering ber acquittal before even all of the testimony had b^en of- I fered was received enthusiastically by all present. The ease of th-^ State against Wash Richardson for violation of the dis nensary law, was called next. Rich ardson was not present, but the case was tried in his absence. He was | found guilty, and the judge wrote | out a sealed verdict for him. Check for Hospital Fund. The Osterling Amusement Com- j pany, which was here about a month ago. has sent $17 to the Hospital Association as Its share of the re ceipts of the company while here. D. A. R. ENTERTAINMENT. A Treat Is in Store for All AVho At tend Musical This Evening. Moultrie Chapter, D. A. R., has ar ranged a high class entertainment for music lovers at the Academy of Music this evening. They have managed to bring together artists of rare talent from ail over South Carolina. Mrs. Cora Ligon of Anderson, Mrs. Aull of Allendale, and Miss Foster of Col umbia. Mrs. Ligon's voice is one of un usual beauty, having studied with famous teachers both at home and abroad, all of whom have written most complimentarily of her voice. Among hundreds of other press no tices, we note the following from the Atlanta Constitution upon the ren detion of "The Conquered Banner:" "No sweeter voice could sing it than that of Mrs. Ligon, who has natural bird like tones, not often heard." Mrs. Anil is a comparitive stranger to us, having only recently moved to South Carolina from another State where her delightful voice has been thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated. Sht comes to Orangeburg with the highest recommendations as to her beautiful voice and personal charms. Miss Foster is expression teacher in the Columbia Female College, which we deem recommendation enough, without further comment or publication of the number of good things that have been said of her. The Columbia Female College would never employ any one but the best. The following program has been arranged and will be carried out: Aria Freischuts.Von Weber Mrs. Cora Ligon. Reading .. ..The Worker in Stone Miss Foster. Song.Selected Mrs. Aull. Violin.Selected Prof. Shumaker. Songs? (a) Romeo and Gulietta. .. .Gounod (b) Roses inJune .German Tc) My Heart Sings... .Chaucenade Mrs. Cora Ligon. Reading.Selected Miss Foster. Song.Selected Mrs. Aull. Bass Solo.Selected Songs? The Auld Scotch Songs... .Bethume The Skylark Song.Buch Mrs. Cora Ligon. The whole lower floor of the- opera house will be reserved at 50c a seat Tickets will be sold by members of Moultrie Chapter and *hose tickets can be reserved at Lowman's drug store. DR. W. H. BROWN ARRESTED. He Is Charged With Violating the Liquor Law. On Tuesday Capt. J. H. Claffy, Manager of the County Dispensary, swore out a warrant for the arrest of Dr. W. H. Brown, for alleged violation of the dispensary law. Dr. Brown was arrested and lodged in ail. where it is said, he will remain until his trial, as he will make no effort to be released on bond. It will be remembered that Dr. Brown was taken before the mayor several weeks ago on the same charge and convicted by a jury, and was sentenced to pay a fine of $75 or be imprisoned for thirty days From this verdict and sentence Dr. Brown appealed and executed the proper appeal bond. The hearing on the appeal is to be had at the present term of the court. It is said that Dr. Brown will at some time move the cour* for a change of venue; but, of course, this cannot be dc,ne until after a true bill has been brought by the grand jury. This, however, may be render ed of the term now in progress. It is not thought that this prosecution by the State will in any manner in terfere with the case brought against Dr. Brown by the city. School Commencement. Magnolia Graded School closed Friday, April 1 fith, after a very suc cessful year's work, under the skilled management of Prof. Henry L. Gard ner as principal and Miss Rebecca Morgan"1 assistant. Music was ably furnished by Messrs. Henry Salley. James Stairns and little Miss Annie Gleaton. At about S:30 o'clock the audience was called to order by Mr. Henry Gard ner. Song. Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean, by the entire school. Recitation, "Since Will has Turned to a Boy." by Eulalco Kennerly. Song, "Tennessee," by Joseph Al len Morgan. Recitation. "Patriotic Battle," Sallie Morgan. Sour. "Mrs. Murphy's Party," by Joseph Allen Morgan. Dialogue. "The Widow McGinity," by Henry Gardner. Cecil Gleaton, Olen Salley. Rexford Sallcy, Wilton Gleaton. Leila GleatCu Lottie Tar rant, Mamye Gleaton, Rebecca Mor-1 gan. After the program was over the ' band played a few favorite pieces. ' then ice cream was served. The ben- 1 < tit went to the organ at Hopewell I church. At about the mMnighl hour everv- 1 body returned home, after a pleas ant evening of laughter and merry- ! making. "Uli.LIE." I Writing Advertisements. There is a great deal in writing j an attractive advertisement. Do you 1 give your advertisement your host, attention? If yon expect to (1? a large business on the fact that you know so many people, you will get left. The ones you don't know are in the great majority. How are you to reach them in the most favorable manner at the least expense? By placing an attractive advertisement in the newspaper. ANNUAL MEETING OP THE HELPERS GOSPEL MIS SION HELD Officers for the Ensuing Year Elect ed?The Report of the Superin tendent Is Re id and Approved. At the annual meeting of the Helpers' Gospel Mission, held May 2, 1909, the following officers were elected: Superintendent and treasurer, Mor timer Glover; assistant superinten dent, I. S. Harley. Executive committee ? Mortmer Glover, chairman; I. S. Harley, Mrs. J. W. Stokes, M. 0. Dantzler. The following extracts are from the annual report of the superinten dent: In closing the record of the past year we thank our Heavenly Father for the many blessings and mercies He has bestowed upon us, and for the opportunities presented to us to assist the needy and destitute and i to furnish religious instruction to so many who are hungering for the bread of life. We also thank many friends who assisted us by liberal financial help, and by many material articles con tributed. We highly appreciate the faithful and earnestness of the work ers and the officers of the Mission, who have given generously so much of their time and services to our work, for their visits to the sick and afflicted. No honest, faithful work ever failed of reward. During the past year, besides our regular Sunday school exercises, the Mission has held more than 140 prayer meetings, including meetings in cottages and at the poor house. Our workers have paid more than 600 personal visits, many of which were to homes of the sick. We col lected and paid out over $530., be sides the sum contributed by the Sunday school. I cannot close this report without calling attenton to the superinten dent, who preceded me in this work. With him it was always a labor of love, and he drew about this office an atmosphere of Christian love and kindness which will not soon be forgotten. Wie miss him every day and pray God's richest blessings on him in his present Christian work in another city. It shall be my am bition, in some small measure, to imitate him in his loving service for the Master. Let us see to it that we do our duty with our might. Gipsy Smith says, "We must take the Gospel out into the streets, we have kept it too long within the four waifs of our churches. The souls of these peo ple to whom we are going to appeal are as dear to God as the souls of those who are the pillars of the churches, and if only one soul is brought to God as a result, it will be recompence for all our efforts. Christ preached His Gospel in the streets; can we do better?" Let us bring our zeal to bear on two objects, and on two alone?the glory of God and the good of man. "To be zealous about everything but the one thing needful is an insult to God and your everlasting inter ests." 11 Practice Game. On Tuesday afternoon at the Sel lers Avenue School grounds teams R and C had a very interesting game. The game was very close and was strongly contested by both teams. Team B did not score after the first inning, but the lead she obtained enabled her to win. Team C. Played an errorless game and lost through their inability to hit at opportune moments. The score by innings was: R. H. E. Team B ...200 000 000?2 3 3 Team C_000 010 000?1 3 0 Batteries, B, Henry Sims, Fisher and Kortjohn; C, Hugo Sims and Fairey. A Quaint Epitaph. Many beautiful tributes have been paid to the worth of woman; and to her virtues as wife and mother. And many an epitaph inscribed upon stone and marble has expressed the grateful appreciation of husband and children, but for its nuaintness, con ciseness and snggestiveness the fol lowing, inscrihed upon a moss eaten stone in an old country church yard, is worth recording: "A Sarah to her Husband, A Eunice to her Children, A Lois to her Grandchildren, A Lydia to God's Ministers, A Martha to her Guests. A Dorcas to the Poor, and An Anna to her God." Be Sure and Go. The ladies of the Presbyterian church will give an entertainment at the home of Mrs. J. A. Berry on Fri day afternoon from five to half-past, six o'clock. This will be for the j children and no admission will be I charged, but refreshments will be I sold. At half-past eicht o'clock in tli" evening an entertainment with fine musical pmsrram will be uiv?n ' fn" the oMer folks. To 'bis an ad mission fee of ten cents will lie charg ed. All are invited to attend either afternoon or evening. Colored College Closed. T!n!b Ch'flin and the State Colored College had their closing exercises| yesterday. The exercises were of a ! most interesting character and seem-| ed tn lie enjoyed by the targe crowd j of colored folks who came in to wit ness them. The city was full of visitors. They walked about and saw what was to be seen. They were a sober, orderly crowd, and so far as we heard there was no trouble of any kind. JOLLY PARTY OX OUTING. Orangeburg Young Folks Rode Out to Mr. Farnum's Mill Pond. A charming party of young folks enjoyed a pleasant waggon ride Tuesday afternoon out to the mill pond of Mr. Farnum, about seven miles from Orangeburg, and there enjoyed a fish fry. An abundance of fish had been caught and were on tap for the merry party?and they ate fish, and ate fish?and then some more fish were eaten. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Perryclear gave themselves over to the young folks and served as chaperones. "Uncle Dick," the fish fryer that can fry fish as no one else cm in this neck of the woods, j was there with the pan and grease, ! and he certainly made good his repu tation. The lights of Mr. Culler's auto mobile- were pressed in to service and used to illuminate the spread that was so bountiful and tempting heath the beautiful shade trees. The following attended: Misses Maud Houser, Leila Marchant, Chiv olette Tharin, Corrine tziar, Kate Mewbourne, Rai Zeigler, Sybill Iz'iar and Georgia Culler. Messrs. Mike Perryclear, John Durr, Mannie Rick enbaker. Stewart Harvin, Bob Arant, James O'Dowd, Cecil Culler and Izlar Sims. After arriving the . party was joined by Miss Nellie Farnum, Miss McRae, Oliver Farnum and Wesley Farnum. NORTH PROVIDENCE SCHOOL. Notes From One of the States Flour ishing High Schools. Prof. A. C. Carson, of the Univer sity of South Carolina, lectured here Friday night to a large audience. His subject was well handled and the experiments accompanying the lecture were entertaining as well as instructive. The closing exercises of the school will be held on Friday, May 21st, commencing at 10 a. m. State Superintendent of Education John Swearingen is the speaker for the occasion. An interesting program is being prepared by the pupils. The exercises will be followed by a picnic. The public is cordiaily invited. Miss Lilian B. Wendt, teacher in charge of the grammar department, will immediately return to her home in Pennsylvania, where she will spend the summer in study. Miss Annie W. Shuler, teacher in charge of the primary department, expects to attend the Summer School at Wofford. Principal Geo. Harris Webber an ticipates spending the summer at the University of Chicago for further study in Biology. County Superintendent of Educa tion L. W. Livingston, has accepted our invitation to be with us on the 21st. Rev. J. J. Stevenson will be with us on the 21st. The students in the "Prize Essay Contest" are hard at work, each confident of wearing the gold medal offered for the best paper on "South ern Literature." Name the Farm. Farmers bestow names upon their cattle, horses and dogs, but usually the farm itself is nameless or, if it possesses one, it is likely a nickname or one that conveys no real meaning. By all means let the farm have a name that will give it individuality, appeal to sentiment ano foster a le gitimate pride in the farm for which, out'of the realm of historic associa tions, natural features or location, some appropriate name cannot he found. Far more than most people suppose such a name brings increas ed affection for the farm home and corresponding contentment with ru ral life. Other things being equal the farm with a name is more likely to be kept in better order and made more attractive than the farm that is nameless, and this is still further the case when the family stationery bears the farm name. All the plan tations in the lower part of the State have names that wore given to them a great many years ago. They are recorded by these names and are known by them for miles and miles around. Let us do the same thing with our farms, and it will add to their value in time to come. State of Ohio. City of Toledo, Lucas County, ss. Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm of F. J. Chrnev & Co., doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State afoitrsaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of one hundred dol lars for each and every case of Ca tarrh that cannot by cured by the use of Mall's Catarrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn fo before me and subscrib ed in my presence, this fith day of December, A. D. 1886. (Seal) A. W. GLEASON, Notary Public^. Hall's Catarrh Cure is*taken inter nally, and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials free. F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, O. Sold by all Druggists, T.'c. Take Hall's Family Pills for con stipation. Pointed Paragraphs. Don't try to n>f a creat truth fori wholly selfish ends lest yon make a lie out of it. Don't make the mistake of trying to acquire a forgiving spirit by prac ticing on yourself. Don't try to measure a life by the distance between its early pov erty and its lat^r income. Don't forget that no man wastes more time than he who has not time to spare for his friends. If men fail to find love in you they will fail to find your Lord through you. Statement of the Condition of THE FARMERS' AND MERCHANTS' BANK, located at Orangeburg, S. C, at the close of business April 28th, 1909. Resources. Loans and discounts . .$ 86,779.35 Overdrafts. 3,227.43 Furniture and fixtures . . 2,391.95 Due from banks and trust companies . . . . 9,740.38 Currency. 186.00 Gold. 7.50 Silver and other coin . 1,203.97 Checks and cash items . . 388.52 Total.$103.925.10 Liabilities. Capital stock paid in . . $ 30.000.00 Surplus fund. 4,000.00 Undivided profits, less current expenses and taxrs paid. 859.87 Individual deposits sub ject to check. 40.336.70 Savings deposits. 16.22S.53 Bills payable, including eetrificat.es for money borrowed. . 12,500.00 Total.$103.925.10 State of South Carolina, County of Orangeburg. Before me'came W. B. Thompson, 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. W. B. THOMPSON, Cashier. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 4th day of May. 1909. (L. S.) THOS. J. HAY DEN. Correct?Attest Notary Public. J. W. Sandel, W. L. Moseley, L. E. Riley, Directors. Statement of the Condition of THE EDISTO SAYINGS BANK, located at Orangeburg, S. C. at the close of business April 28th, 1909. Resources. Loans and discounts ..$296,269.05 Demand loans. 13,879.50 Overdrafts. 5,101.29 Bonds and stocks owned by the hank. 32.451.53 Furniture and fixtures . 4.095.74 Other real estate . . . . 7,068.22 Due from banks and trust companias .. .. 12.642.8J Currency. 4,700.00 Gold. 122.50 Silver and other coin.. 3,408.31 Checks and cash items . . 1,827.06 Total.$381,566.01 Liabilities. Capital stock paid in ..$100,000.00 Surplus fund. 30,000.00 Undivided profits, less current expenses and taxes paid. 7,895.02 Dividends unpaid. 32.00 Individual deposits sub ject to check. 92.628.72 Savings deposits. 143.653.53 Cashier's checks. 2,356.74 Bills payable, including certificates for money borrowed. 5.000.00 Total.$381,566.01 Stat? of South Carolina, County of Orangeburg. Before me came W. L. Glove.-, 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. W. L. GLOVER. Cashier. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 5th day of May, 1909. fL. S.) ROBERT LIDE. Correct?Attest Notary Public. B. H. Moss, W. F. Fairey, J. M. Oliver. Directors. Statemet)* nf the Condition of THE BANK OF BOWMAN, located at Bowman, S. C. at the close of business April 2Sth, 1 909. Resources. Loans and discounts ....$41,771.28 Overdrafts. 96.94 Furniture and fixtures .. 1.100.00 Due from banks and trust. companies. 5.892.41 Currency. 976.0(1 Cold. 60.on Silver and other coin .... 4" 1.07 Checks and cash items .. 241.90 Total.$50.".39.60 Liabilities. Capital stock paid in .. .$11.335.00 Surplus fund. 1.500.00 Undivided profits, iess cur rent expenses and tax- s paid. 2.179.00 Dividends unpaid. 8.tut Individual deposits sub ject tn Hm c' .1 0,479 "I Ravings deposits. 4,266 07 Time certificates of de posit . 5.671.0? Cashier's clicks. 100.9:1 Bills payable, including certificates for money borrowed.l5.ono.00 Total.$.-.0.539.60 .Stat.-> of South Carolina. County of Orangeburg. Before me came E. N. Mittle, cashier of tlr^ above named bank. w'id. bei lie; duly sworn, savs that the above and foreornfnc statement is a true condition of said bank, as shown by the books of said bank. E. X. MITTLE. Cashier. Sv.'ern to and subscribe*' before me, this first day of May. 1909. S. A. FAIR. Correct?Attest Notary Public. C. R. Fairey, S. U. West. L. G. Weathers. Directors. A Good Game. The Sumter Watchman and South ron says th^ ball game at the park Friday afternoon was attended by a large crowd. As a whole the game was a good exhibition of amateur ball playing. Orangeburg won out. Score. Orangeburg Collegiate Insti tue 5, Sumter High School 4. LOCAL NEWS ITEMS. PICKED UP ALL ABOUT BY OUB REPORTERS. J What Is Happening in the Country as Well as in the Cities and Towns. Quite a large crowd were in th* city yesterday. Meet me at Mrs. Berry's Friday evening at 8:30. Next Monday being Memorial Day all the banks of the city will be closed. Snpt W. H. Hungerforc, of the Soutiiciii Railway, was in the city Tuesday. Fron: May 17 to May 22 will be devoted lo cleaning up the city from top to bottom. Every one should take part in it. The opening game of this year's City League season will be played this afternoon at the Seller's Avenue School grounds at four o'clock. The game will be between teams A and B. The Orangeburg Knights of Pyth ias have been very active the past few months, they having increased their membership by the initiation into the mysteries of the order a number of applicants. We call the attention of our read ers to tre advertisement of Mr. R. C. King in this issue. It will pay all who are in the market for furn iture of any description to see him before buying. He can save you money. Consul Herman Herman L. Spahr is in the city on a visit to his fath er and mother. He represents this country at Breslau, Germany, and is on a vacation of several weeks to this country. We wish Mr. Spahr a pleasant visit to his old home and friends. Statement of the Condition of . BANK OF ELLOREE, located at Elloree, S. C, at the clos^ o' business April 28th, 1909. Resources. Loans and discounts .. .$49,347.27 Overdrafts. 163.94 Bonds and stocks owned by the bank. 3,465.46 Rurniture and fixtures .. 1,100.00 Due from banks and trust companies.31,751.31 Currency. 2,050.00 Gold. 195.00 Silver and other coin ... . 393.23 Total.$S8,466.21 Liabilities. Capital stock paid in ..$15,000.00 Surplus fund. 3,000.00 Undivided profits, less cur rent expenses and taxes paid. 1,521.03 Due to banks and trust companies. 15.34 Dividends unpaid. 4.00 Individual deposits sub ject to check.37.911.26 Savings deposits . . . .. 25,509.97 Cashier's checks. 504.61 Bills payable, including certificates for money borrowed. 5,000.00 Total.$8R.4G6.21 State of South Carolina, County of Orangeburg. Before mie came W. M. Fair, cashier of the above named bank, who, being duly sworn, says that the above ann foregoing statement is a true condition of said bank, at shown by the books of said bank. W M FAIR. Cashier. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 3rd day of May, 1909. fL. S.j S. D. MONTGOMERY, Correct?Attest Notary Public. Joe S. Weeks, E. F. Trick. W. F. Stack, Directors. Statement of the Condition of Peoples Bank located at Orangeburg. S. C, at the close nf business April 28th, 1909. Resources. Loans and discounts ..$175,499.75 Demand loans. 9,070.00 Overdrafts. 7,927.10 Bonds and stocks owned by the bank. 5.814.2.". Furnitur.' and fixtures . 2,000.00 Cash and due from banks. 31,9 IS. 4 0 Total.$232,829.50 Liabilities. Capital stock pa: 1 in ..$ P.O.000.00 Surplus fund. 20,000.00 Undivided proiits, less current expenses and taxes paid. 2.052.OR Deposits.165.7S7.42 Hills payable. 15,000.00 Total.$232,S29.50 State of South Carolina, County of Orangeburg. Before me came .T. W. Culler, 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 books of said bank. J. \V. CULLER. Cashier. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 3rd day of May, 1909 M. E. ZEIGLER. Correct?Attest Notary Public. D. O. Herbert, B. F. Muckenfuss, A. M. Salley, Directors.