The watchman and southron. (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, April 21, 1885, Image 3
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Entered ot the ?^OffietM Sumter, S
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EXAMINE YOTJ? OATES.
Wc request each of oar ? J^^^rs to Jj|
?mine the address on bis p?p^ ??$ par
larly to observe the date upon iii- This
?bows the time np to which the paper has
been paid for. Man y of oar subscribers will
thoa see that they have paid in advance;
bot there are many others who will discover
that the? have not.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
C. W. Davis-For Sale.
H. Barby-New Buggies.
Marion Sanders-Sheriff Sales.
A. A. Solomons-Prices Lower.
J. H. Forman-President, S-. A. A.
* Altamont Moses-Insurance License.
J. E. Atkins-Wheat and Feed Mills.
W. H. Martin-Ice Cold Soda Water.
Mrs. White 4 Miss Miller-New Millinery.
Mrs. Altamont Moses-President, S. M. A.
John P. Player-Guardian Est., of H. A.
and D. E. Chandler.
Personal.
Mr. Nath is home again, fat as ever.
Mrs. Lola Heiser, daughter of Mr. C. F. A.
Bultman, is expect borne this week.
Col. and Mrs. J. H. Earle are expected
back to-morrow from their Florida trip.
Mrs. Dove of Darlington is visiting Mr. J.
F. W. DeLorme's family.
!@KnlSusan Pierson, of Charleston is ?pend?
ing some time with Mrs. W. S. Brand.
Mrs. C H. DeLonne cf Dove's Depot, Dar?
lington County, ts visiting the family of Mr*
T. M. DeLonne and other friends in Swater.
Mr. and Mrs. Dye, who have been spending
some days with Capt. B. G. Pearson, have
reta med to Georgia. !
Miss^Bora Bnltman/after a visit of several
weeks to friends in Charleston, has returned
to Sumter.
5 Dr. J. S. Hughson, Capt. W. R. Delgar,"
and Mr. H. Ryttenberg attended the Grand
' ? Lodge of K. bf HI in Chester last week.
Capt. J. E. Atkins of jJayesville called on us
yesterday. We must really go over to Mayes
viUe to see what the progressive men over
there like Capt. Atkins are doing.
Ernest Rhame, who has been working in
this office for more than a year, has been ap?
pointed Out Door Clerk at the Bank. We
miss Ernest from the office very much, but
congratulate him upon his present appoint?
ment.
Mr. W. F. Cook, the clever and accommo?
dating machinery agent called cn us last
week. Mr. Cook should not be allowed to
remain another year in the ranks among
crusty bachelors. Can't some young .lady
.tempt bin to forsake-siogte blessedness?
" Among the number of other friends in at?
tendance upon the Presbytery last week we
would mention the names of Rev. W. A.
Gregg; of Bishop ville and Hon. J. T. Walsh,
of Marion. Mr. Walsh is a good friend-of
ours, and weare always pleased to take bim
bj the hand. He is brother of our accom?
modating Judge of Probate.
Mr. J. R. Keels who spent last Winter in
Philadelphia, in attendu nee upon the law
school, and who returned home last month,
made ns a call yesterday. Mr. Keels expects
to apply for admission at the Spring session
of the Supreme Court.
Our readers will notice the advertisement
offering the Davis House for sale. The ioca
v < tioo is -good for a boarding house, and the .
^f&J*?3?^i* valuable. Mr. J^vis^pirr^cs?S-l.
mo-ring to C^riestoir^which we will ail re- 1
$ret. He lias been* citizen of Sumter for 34
. years, and possesses the respect and esteem of
: ell. .>';
Farmers will notice the advertisement of
C*pt. Atkins' Sour and feed mills.
Have you seen all the latest novelties in all
lines ? If not. ?ali at J. Ry ttenberg k Sons.
The Executive : Committee of the Farmers'
Association will notice the call in to-dav's
issue.
Mr. A. A. Solomons last week told our
readers about his new goods. This week be
tells bow cheap they are.
We publish on our outside, Mr. R. M.
Cooper's instructive Essay. It is worth read?
ing and then filing away for future reference.
Mr. W. M. Graham bas built a large com"
modious shed to replace the one burned last
February,.
Mrs. White and Miss Miller wish our read
crt to know of the many pretty things in
their store. They ask for a cal I, feeling sore
of giving satisfaction.
Messrs. Hoyt k Brother always keep their
?tock of jewelry full, and complete. If yon
seed any thing in their line give them a call.
Jost received one - case 4-4 bleached, equal
to Fruit of Loom, at 81 cents per yard, at J.
Ry tten berg k Sons.
Mr. Carr wishes our readers to know that
be not only keeps lumber for sale, bot will
take great pleasure in putting up a building for
any one needing that necessary piece of for?
ture. See his "Ad."
We have seen several mentions of the splen?
did exhibit of valuable woods, from Sumter
County, at the New Orleans Exposition, lt
may not be generally known that Capt. J. E.
Atkins, of Mayesville, deserves the credit for
getting up this choice selection.
So many Exposition letters have been writ?
ten that the reading public are fighting shy
of them, but we publish one this week which
is good enough to amply repay perusal. We
are ; under obligations to Rev. W. A. Betts
for his racy letter. See outside page.
We noticed yesterday a very fancy sign in
front of the door of one of our neighbors,
which among other items of news informed
the public that be bad 225 sewing machines
for sale. There need be no fear of a corner io
sewing machines in this town.
Marble.
Mr. W. P. Smith showed us some beautiful
work at his Marble Yard, a few days ago.
We do not believe that a nicer job can be
torne? ont in the State th*n can be obtained
here in Sumter from Mr. Smith.
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Thanks.
Last Tuesday night, the Sumter ice cream
man, W. J.- Andrews, sent this office cream
fer aft hands, flanked with an abundant sup
fly of cake, and all bands enjoyed it. We did
. not koow which most to admire the quality
or quantity. The former was delicious, the
latterabundant. "Andrews also furnished the
cream for the Council's entertainment that
sight, and this faet is conclusive evidence
that he can easily meet even an extraordinary
demand for this toothsome delicacy.
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Batter! Britter !
Mrs. W. R. Delger placed as under obliga
! tiona for a package of gilt edged Jersey bot
I ter, sent ns last week. And Mr. A. A. Solo
mons did the same thiag yesterday. Now, if
a? ?sr friend? kent fine Jerseys, and were as
considerate as Mrs. Delger and Mr. Solomons,
we would not care if oleomargarine was
selling at $t .00 a pound.
The Jail.
We visited that useful institution yesterday
while on the grand round and found every
thing in spleodid order. Lime has been most
generously used, and fences and walks, both
inside and oat, are gleaming white. There
are-so me six or seven prisoners all waiting
for trial. They look comfortable and con?
tested. Some of them no doubt tbiokiog
that a jail beats a corn field all hollow.
Mr. Drayton has made the prisoners do most
sf the work white washing, but unfortunately
two of than? (chicken thieves) sprang over
the fence and escaped last week. They have
not-jet been recaptured. Mr. Drayton will
not be apt to pat prisoners to whitewashing
again except under very close guard.
Mistakes.
We hare & nice, new chair and it is as easy
as rolling off a log. W^en we l?It in
with feet on the desk, and a pile of ex?
changes to look-ow, we feel as independent
?Sjjrtramp. i?ew please^on't think, gentle
reider, that we are starting out to give a
guff to the dealer from whom we got the
diair, for we mean to do nothing of the sort,
but ^merely wish to explain the reason of
?|r numerous mistakes in last week's issue,
lor instance we ga?e our friend, R. P. Mona?
ghan, only 204 rotes for Warden, when he
got 254.
We said that Miss Janie McDowell, of Cam*
den was present at the Presbytery when we
meant to say Miss Jame McCurry, who was
not only presentat the meeting, but expressed
the intention of coming np to see ns, bat
slack-a-day she forgot as.
We were telling about the Strait and Nar?
row path, and were made to say Straight.
An item clipped from the Williamsburg
Star and Herald was credited to the Record.
We had-bat why go on enumerating mis?
takes. But the chair is responsible for it all,
for when propped back ia it we are too lazy
for anything.
Early Closing.
"Early to bed and early to rise
Makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise."
We believe the above exquisite poem is from
Poor Richard, and it reminds ns that early
boars are good, not only for retiring and
rising, but also for other purposes ; for in?
stance, closing stores after the 1st of May.
Trade is not brisk at that season, the days
are long, the weather is debilitating, and no
body xs burt and lots of good, both mental
and physical is done by giving the army of
clerks a respite from the dusty stores at an ear?
ly hour. The merchants are doing it every
year, and we suppose will do so again. The
clerks want it badly, bnt are too modest to
say so, and we, though eqaally modest, bring
the matter to the notice of the clever, mer?
cantile men of Sumter.
Cake, Ice Cream and Lemonade.
Last Tuesday night, the newly elected
Town Connell ordered ice cream, lemonade
and cake, by the ton, more or less, and
spread a delightful free lunch in the Planter's
Ware House A large crowd assembled and
after partaking Iiberably of the appetizing
viands, speeches were called for. Maj. Moise
led off in a capital address which was hearti?
ly cheered by the crowd. Altamont Moses
followed io a neat little talk, and the crowd
then literally hoisted Mr. Monaghan cpon the
counter; but while he is a most successful
merchant and a capital fellow generally? he
does not claim to be an orator, so making a
bow he returned thanks for the honor and
subsided. Dr. Mood was next called for,
but the Doctor is a very modest man and if
he heard the call he gave no sign, and no
speech came from the Warden who headed
the ticket. Zack Walker next spoke. He
gave his hearers a very conservative speech,
which was doubtless endorsed by most of
those who heard bim. Several others follow?
ed, bat we had to leave and did not hear
them.
We congratulate the Council upon arrang?
ing so pleasant a finale to the election. It
was a great improvement upon the nsnal ser?
enading frolic which generally wound up
with a big drunk. It was a pleasaat occa?
sion to all concerned, and we take pleasure in
endorsing the first act of the new Council.
_S ~A C??ver^fes>
-^Who? Why, Dr. Martin. He bas invited
the W. ? S. brigade down to drink Soda
Water, and we are all going, but we can't
afford to be extravagant and waste good Soda
Water, such as the Doctor likes to give his
customers, when the weather is just half way
warm. We want it just sizzing bot, and then
we'll go. _ _ _
Be Sure to Come.
The people of Sumter are earnestly requested
to turn oat to the meeting of the Memorial
Association the 1st May. The purposes of
this Association should not be forgotten or
neglected. We owe it as a duty to our chil?
dren that the memory of our fallen braves
should ever burn bright in their hearts ; and
as each recurring year passes, tell of their
heroism aod devotion to the cause of freedom.
Council.
The new Council met yesterday and qual
ified, assigned the various wards, and after
attending to business of minor importance,
adjourned. Warden Moses was chosen as In
tenden t pro tem ic the absence of the In tendea t.
The election of Town officers was made the
special order for next Monday. Warden
Moses bas the first Ward, Warden Mood the
second. Warden Walker the third and War?
den Monaghan the fourth.
I. O. G. T. 0
Sumter Lodge will nominate officers at
their meeting to-morrow night. This is the
last meeting prior to the meeting of the Grand
Lodge and the members are anxious to have a
large and enthusiastic meeting. Let every
member possible be present.
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A Race.
A sudden shower came up last Friday
afternoon while a couple of ladies were
taking their afternoon stroll, whereupon
they took fright at the prospective ducking,
and fled up street at break-neck speed. We
always imagined that feminine toggery some?
what inhibited rapid locomotion, bot a
glimpse of those fleeing mir ones bas forever
dispelled that illusion. They can run, and
run fast-when scared.
More Stealing.
A horse belonging to W. E. Bronson, was
stolen Saturday night from the lot in rear of
Mr. Yates'. Dr. Au Id's fowl house was raid?
ed a few nights ago, and we bear *of others
being relieved of their feathered responsibili?
ties in the same way. WTe wonder if the two
escaped prisoners bad any thing to do with
these frolics.
Eyttenberg Bros.
A copy of last week's Winston, N. C., Senli
n<Z contains a lengthy and graphic description
of the Spring opening of the Trade Palace of
those merchant princes, Ryttenberg Bros.
Their large store rooms, including the various
departments of dry goods, Boot & Shoe de?
partment, Notion and Millinery room, and
Gents Furnishing room were thoroughly ex?
plored and admired by crowds of visitors.
They are not Coming.
We advertised last week that the "Two
John's" would be shown here this week, but
we take it all back. The Company crawfished
ont of their agreement and will give us the
cold shoulder. Well, we suppose that we can
survive our disappointment. It is said that
their agent was in town last Tuesday night
and looked over the audience which greeted
Wilioughby Reade, and concluded that Sum?
ter was a bad place to get a crowd.
Depot Improvements.
We notice se/veral improvements at the De?
pot. The side track is nicely gravelled and
the platform to the passenger office bas been
extended down below the pomp, so that
passengers can get off the train when it stops
sit the pump, without risking the dislocation
of their limbs. Both improvements will
prove a convenience to the travelling public.
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Willoughby Reade did not have an over?
whelming bouse last Thursday evening. The
evening was unfavorable awl sometimes our
folks are very sensitive of the Weather. We
regret the failure very much, for the affair
was gotten up in the jnterest of the Library
Association, which needs all the encourage?
ment possible in its new efart into^ift.'
Dime Reading.
There will be a Dime Reading at the resi
dence of Col. J. D. Graham, next Thursday
evening, 23d instant. An elaborate pro
gramme has been arranged and it is intended
to be the grandest s access of the season. Miss
Dulcie Moise, Master Graham Moses, Capt. D.
J. Auld, Dr. J. S. Hugbson, Miss Annie La
Far, Miss Lucia Roach, Rev. H. F. Chreitz
. berg, Mis? Janie Mikell, Master Robert Delgar,
Col. J. H. Earle and Mr. D. B. Anderson will
furnish Recitations or Readings; while Miss
E. B. Ewell, Mrs. H. J. Barby, Misses L. and
A. Cooper, Mrs. McLaurin, Mr. J. L Hayns?
worth, Mrs. G. U. Graham, Mr. Lucius Bult
man, Mrs. Lula Heiser, Miss L. R. Thomas
and Misses L. and M. Cuttino will furnish
music, both instrumental and vocal. A large
crowd and good time are confidently expected.
Privateer Items.
Notwithstanding the changeable weather
cotton planting may be said to be fairly com?
menced, indeed several have nearly finished.
It is reported that a farmer, some miles below,
on Sammy swamp, had a part of his cotton
op to a stand and the frost on Tuesday morn?
ing sent it back.
Corn is later than usual but what is np
looks well.
Oats that escaped the cold are fine.
Our commnnity was agreeably surprised at
the marriage of our Legislator, Dr. F. M.
i Beckham to Miss Alice Wilson, at the resi?
dence of her father, Mr. Robert E. Wilson,
near Mayesville, on last Wednesday morning.
We congratulate the happy couple upon the
good taste shown in their mutual selection,
and extend a hearty welcome to the lovely
bride.
Miss Lizzie Reaves of Kershaw is visiting at
Dr. Beckham's.
Dr. and Mr. J. H. Furman are on a short
visit to the son and daughter of the former,
who are attending school in Charleston.
Mr. T. J. Baker and his sister, Miss Jacque?
line, paid a flying visit to Dr. Furman aud
family a few days ago.
Rev. B. C. Lampley preached a very earnest
and instructive sermon at Bethel on Sunday,
from the text; "Likewise the Spirit also
helpetb oor infirmities: for we know not what
we should pray for as we ought; but the
Spirit itself maiceth intercession for us with
groanings which cannot be uttered."
We are glad to learn that Mr. Lamplers
wife and children are some better. They have
been quite sick, but we hope are out of danger
and will be all right again soon.
A little child of Mr. Compton (living on
Mr. Lampley's place) died of Bronchitis a few
days ago.
We feel folly compensated for our little self
praise by getting "Poor Farmer" to tell how
well he can plow. He is really the most im?
portant personage on the farm. DEW.
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Providence Items.
PROVIDENCE, April 16, 1885.
Mr. Editor: Cotton planting is fairly under
way.
The recent frost injured the gardens to
some extent. Small grain is doing well and
will make a three-fourth crop. /
Wheat to a small extent is planted, but as
a general thing it does not pay. The fault
may be with the planters, but the general
opinion prevails that our soil is not adapted
to its culture. It occurs to me, if it had the
attention of king cotton, it would be a suc?
cess.
One of our wealthiest land owners says i
does not pay to raise corn. The thought is
absurd.
Mumps prevail, to a great extent, going
through entire families, embarrassing farm
work considerably.
Several horses and mules have died frorn^
some unknown cause in the jaj?Jbsr weeEa.
Mr. H. R. Strange,, of Wedgefield, was!
vfl^rxi^^#^i^T6Th^ul^ to Miss Laura, j
daughter of Col. H. E. L. Peebles, of Smith?
ville.
In a late number of your valuable paper,
your Smithville correspondent advanced the
idea, "Should England go to war with Russia
ber Majesty's eldest daughter (the U. S.)
should Tend a helping hand to ber mammy,
and will demonstrate that she is a power of
the first class in every thing." The brother j
sniffs the battle from afar, but let bim remem?
ber that boasting is not to bim that
buckleth on the sword, bot rather to bim
that taketh it off. He has forgotten that this
government has not gotten over the demoral?
izing effects of the late war. It was remarked
of a certain General in the civil strife, that he
never said to his soldiers "Goon!" but in?
variably shouted "Come on !" Brother, go
and do likewise.
There is unrest in the public mind of many
nations. Grave questions relating to indi?
vidual interests and national welfare, are
under discussion. Our own country, happy,
prosperousand free beyond all others, is involv?
ed in some of these issues ; but here they should
be settled by American methods and American
institutions. With a free press, a sound pub?
lic opinion, and constitutional ballot box,
there can be no danger to any man's interest
or righ ts that cannot aud will not be explained
and removed. Certain it is that in such a
country passion or violence sbjuld never be
brought into these questions. Every mao on
this soil be be a native or a foreigner, bas in
his keeping the honor and welfare of a country
ruled by its people. A failure of self-govern?
ment here, an introduction of any element in
the discussion of grievances, except those
which are the outgrowth of free institutions,
will cause the sun of liberty to set for our?
selves and all other nations. The patriotic
and wise men who founded the Republic of
America, not only established constitutional
liberty, but provided methods for the redress
of every evil of the individual and community.
Therefore it would be be a stigma on her
national banner to interfere with the broils of
others. As ever, VOX.
[For the Watchman and Southron.]
Mrs. Eugene D. Holleyman, with her two
infant flowers, took the train at Mayesville,
13th instant, for her new home in the Land of
Flowers. Mr. Holieyman will meet his family !
at Jacksonville snd will take them thence to
Orlando. Mrs. H. has been delayed fro?^ go?
ing at an earlier day on account of sickness.
She has been with her sister, Mrs. J. R. Phil?
lips. Mr. Holleyman is-perfectly delighted
with Florida and thinks it a real Land of
Flowers. May his pathway thro life be peace,
prosperity and baopiness. *
Lynchburg Items.
LYNCHBURG, April 20, 1885.
Mr. Editor: The Lynchburg Ciceronian
Literary Society was re-organized last Friday
night.
Rev. A. M. Hassell of Newberry County,
the former pastor of the Presbyterian Church
of this place, paid us a flying visit since the
adjournment of Presbytery, and was warmly
received by his many friends. Yesterday be
preached an able sermon to a large congrega?
tion. His text was, in St. John, 1:9, bis
subject was, "Confession, placed in the plan
of Redemption." He expects to leave heie to?
night. His stay bas been short, but pleasant
and we all hope he will come again.
The Presbyterian Church of this place is
now vacant, ns its pastor, Rev. H. B. Garriss
has accepted a call to another field of labor.
He was pastor of this Church four years, and
during that time, he bas gained many friends
who will deeply mourn the loss they have sus?
tained by bis leaving,
Farming interests are progressing. Some
of the farmers are through planting their en?
tire crops of cotton, and have their hands
folded waiting to see if jack frost will corns
out on the scene. This cold snap that we are
having is giving them some nneasiness, Oth?
ers are waiting until the weather is settled.
A mad dog created some excitement here
last week. It bit a fine hog belonging to Mr.
J. J. DuRant which is the only damage that
it is known he did. It then went into the
yard of Mr. J. B. Clark, who, in self defence,
shot it, at the distance of four feet with a
double-barrel gan, and missed it, and did not
succeed in killing it until several shots were
fired. No doubt Mr. Clark was excited.
The general health of our community is
very good, it ought to be, for we have four
doctors in our midst. I must close.
SAMBO.
We are glad to see that "L." bas come out
of winter quarters, and is ready for the Spring
campaign. We are much obliged for his kind
invitation to eat fish with our Bisbopville
friends and will most certainly do so if thc
convenient opportunity-ever occurer
MayeBville Items.
MAYESVILLE, S. C., APRIL 17, 1885.
Mr. Editor: Fine weather for planting
gardens and cotton. I visited Mr. Thomas
Mayes* garden some days ago and it is fine
the finest I have seen.
A new public road has been located to ran
from Mayesville to Magnolia, along the line
of railroad. When it gets smooth from con?
tinued use the traveling public will find it a
great convenience. Sub-Commissioners Wil?
son, Lowry and Atkins supervised the work
Mayesville is continually offering induce?
ments to those desiring a p learnt home.
Good schools, ch arches, lands, roads, water,
and last, though by no means least, the very
best people in the County. So come on every
body and buy a lot with a good building on
it, or a lot without a building. We have both
kind. I had a con versa*'on with Sheriff San?
ders last week and he says he expects to bring
the White Bouse here, so come quick before
real estate gets too high.
Mrs. Dr. Frtersoo from Lynchburg has been
visiting friends in Mayesville.
There are some measles in our town.
"Young Farmer" is not so young as be
makes out, judging from the bard licks be
gives Bildad and Dew. He goes at em faster
than a calf a-j umping and bits them square
between the eyes. Cheer np Bildad, cheer op
Dew, don't get down-hearted, bot get op and
try again ; I'll staod by and say hurrah, if
yoo will oot bit out in this direction. I want
you to hit Yoong Farmer bard for he had the
impudence to talk about our Salem Farmers.
Hurrah for Salem and especially the Mayes?
ville portion of it. DUGGAN.
Bishopville Items.
BISHOPVILLE, April 16, 1885.
Mr. Editor : Cotton planting is being posh?
ed with a vim-frost or no frost. Most of os
have poor stands of corn, caused by early
planting, frosty nights and frozen ground.
On the morning of the 13th instant frost and
ice were plentiful.
The probability is that that the peach crop
is hurt, oar hopes to the contrary notwith?
standing.
The oats crop proves to be not as dead as
we once thought it was. Some fine oats in
our section, despite the severe weather for the
last four mooths.
Colic among the horses, cholera with the
fowls, and measles among the children, still
predominate. Mr. W. A.James. Jr., lost a
mole, and Mr. John Shaw a horse recently,
sopposed to hare died from the effects of
colic. Several of Mr. R. C. McCotcheo's
children have been, and one of them still is,
quite sick with measles.
Mrs. Henry Scarborough has been quite ill
for several weeks. May she speedily be re?
stored to health, is the wish of all who koow
her.
Fish fries will soon be in order, as the
season for catching perch is near at hand.
Come op, Mr. Editor, some time the first of
May, and join os in eating Lyuches River
perch. I don't think there is the least dan?
ger of their hurting you, as your correspon?
dent has escaped dyspepsia thus far.
A number of us-fish hungry-took a trip
to Pee Dee River, last week, in search of the
fio Dy tribe, and I am glad to say we bad
better thao the osoal fisherman's luck. We
ate herring, bream, perch, &c, until we were
thoroughly satisfied, for that time at least.
Several of os io waot of fishing poles betook
ourselves to the cane brake, about three miles
distant from the lake, where we were fishing,
aod there found cane which for quantity and
quality surpassed anythiog I ever saw before.
On our way to the river from the lake, I
saw come of the best land I have ever seen
Texas or Mississippi lands not excepted.
Why go West in search of rich land, while
There are thousands of acres of as rich land as
; the SUD ever shone on, in our own State
I lying i?tejor wa nt^f^Ojne^neto properly
1 cultivate it? After fensung^olTiaosriif^^t\
good things of this life for two days, we com?
menced our journey homeward earjy Satur?
day morning, with enough fish for oor fami?
lies to eat, as long as they would keep fresh.
About a mile from our camping grouod we
stopped at Capt. Paul Whipple's, to look at
bis fine cattle, hogs, poultry, &c. The Cap?
tain, who is a Northern mau, seemed to take
pleasure in showing us ?round, and telling
us his mode of raising, feeding and caring for
his fine cattle and bogs. He has both Jersey
and Holstein cattle, euch kind about as good
as 1 saw at the State Fair. He says he thinks
the Holsteins equally as good milkers, and
far superior to the Jerseys as beef cattle. He
keeps the Berkshire and Essex bogs-both of
which are very fine. In fact everything
arouod him ia the shape of stock is hard to
equal. Of coorse all his stock are well boos?
ed, which accounts in a great measure for his
success. Among other things a hage turkey
pooler (weighing 40 pounds) is on hand and
always ready for a fight. I kave always
beeo accustomed to askiDg people to mind
their dogs-but there it is, "please mind
your gobbler." He will fight, and don't you
forget it, if yoo ever go there.
Passing throogh Darlington village, oor
attention was attracted to the new Hotel and
Factory building, both of which are magnifi?
cent buildings, and would do credit to any
city. Somebody has money over that way,
as I am told no foreign capital was used ia
the construction of either building. For
fear som~ may think me possessed of cacotthct
icrilcndi, I close. L.
Smithville Items.
SMITHVILLE, S. C., April 17, 1885.
Mr. Editor : Io my perambulations I no tice
that cotton planting is in full blast. Some
are done and ready to plow coro-oseless la?
bor before the 1st of May where the laod was
well prepared before planting.
Tbe frost bas cutdowo com,Trujh potatoes,
&c, in streaks, killing down some hills and
missing others. How is this? Does it go io
streaks or spots?
The following agents are abroad in the
land : Sewing Machine, Stove, Clock and
Watches and Fruit Trees, the last the greatest
fraud of all, as some of us can abundantly,
to our sorrow, testify. All sales are on time.
W<; are getting to be known as a nation of
credits.
A gentleraao said the Watchman and South?
ron is getting to be an agricultural journal.
Is it?
A severe wind storm passea over this sec?
tion yesterday about sunset, blowing down
fences, gardens, trees &c. It came up very
suddenly. QUI VIVE.
Louisa Williams, the mother of Rev. B.
Lawson, died on Tuesday night, and her
fanerai was preached on Thursday at the col?
ored Baptist Church, by Rev. C. C. Brown.
Old Maum Louisa was about eighty-five years
old, aod has been long aud favorably known
in Sumter and the adjacent country. In the
days of slavery she was the servant of Mrs.
Garden. About nine years ago, she lost ber
husband, and since then bas been living with
ber children. She maintained to the end a
reputation for faithfulness, uprightness aod
integrity, and in a good old age has gone to
her grave. C. C. B.
POWDER
Absolutely Pure.
This powder never varies. A marvel of
purity, strength and wholesomeness. More
economical than the ordinary kinds, and can?
not be sold in ' ompetition with the multitude
of low test, short weight, alum or phosphate
powders. Sold oidy incant. ROYAL BAK?
ING'POWDER CO., 106 Wall-st., K. Y.
The Weather.
6 A.M. 12K. 6 P.M.
Ap?l 13-39 64 53 Clear.
Ap'l 14-34 60 57 Clear.
Ap'l 15-42 74 69 Clear.
Ap'l 16-60 84 81 Cloudy afternoon.
Ap'l 17-64 60 55 Cloudy-rain at
night.
Ap'l 18-47 53 51 Cloudy.
Ap'l 19-50 71 67 Partly clear.
Fine weather for work, but rather cool for
tender vegetation.
- - --M?M^; . . . . -~+mm~~-.
Full line of Butterick's patterns for sale by
J. Rettenberg ? Sons.
- i . 9 i mn -
The Temperance Worker,
We are glad to say that this paper is boom?
ing. The last issue required more than 1100
copies which found their way into every por?
tion of the State.
Merchants in search of a good adverting
medium would do well to consider its claims.
It is hardly necessary to say that its success
is in a great degree owing to the earnest and
indefatigable work of its editor, Rev. H. F.
Chreitzberg.
WOMEN
Xeedlag renewet ttrtmwtk, or wko aaffer tnm
Imf rad tie? ?Mailar ta their tex, skoal* try
THC
TONIC
Thii medicine combines Iron with pure reseUble
tonics, and is invaluable for Diseases peculiar to
Women? and all who lead sedentary lives. It En?
riches and Purifies the Blood? Stimulates
the Appetite? strengthens the Muscles sud
Nerves-in fact thoroughly Inri* ora t e?.
Clears the complexion, and make? the akin gmooth.
It does not blacken the teeth, cans? headache, or
produce constipation-all ether fron medici nu do.
Mas. EuzaBEXB BAIKD, Ii Farwell Are.. Milwau?
kee, Wis., aays. under date of Dee. 26th. 1881:
"I have used Brown's Iron Bitters, and it has been
more than a doctor to me. having cured me of the
weakness ladiee have in life. Also cured me of Liv?
er Complaint, and uow raj complexion is clear and
rood. Has been beneficial to my children."
Genuine has above trade mark and crossed red linet
on wrapper. Take no other. Made only by
BBOWV CHEMICAL CO.,BALTIMORE, MB.
LASOS' HAND BOOK-useful and attract??e. con?
taining lift of prizes for recipes infonnsttun about
coins, etc., ?riven away by all dealers in medicine, or
maOed to any address on receipt of 3c. stamp.
WAR! WAR!
WAR!
War now seems imminent
between
RUSSIA ENGLAND,
But what is more interest?
ing and comes nearer home
is that
ALTAMONT MOSES
has declared war against old
TIME PRICES
and is now selling goods at
THE SMALLEST MARGIN
^^g^erjtnown in the history of
the people! -
Kemember 'tis the nimble
sixpence that soon runs into
pounds, and in these hard
times people should look at
his goods before they buy, as
a penny saved is a penny
made. He does not offer
shoddy or mean goods, but
first class in quality, weight
and measure. Then why not
buy where you can save mo?
ney ? Remember that if you
take care of the cents the dol?
lars will take care of them?
selves.
He is now receiving a Beautiful Lot of
Calicos, Lawns and White
Goods for Spring and
Summer wear.
HANDKERCHIEFS AND HOSIERY IN
6REAT VARIETY.
Just the LOVELIEST SUITS
for the men, both young
and old,
EMBROIDERY SILK
On quills, in all colors. Just what the ladies
need, and a great improvement on
the old style of skeins.
HAVE YOU SEEN THE
10 Cent Tin Counter ?
It is having an immense ron.
If a friend is
to be married, it is here that you can get
a lovely wedding present, and here
the young couple can buy their
Groceries cheap to start
housekeeping.
FLOUR $4.50 per Barrel.
LIGHT BROWN SUGAR 16 pounds for a
dollar.
GOOD COFFEE 12$ cents per pound.
Have yon tried our Sugar Cured Meat?
Oh I what elegant Hums and such nice
Bacon, direct from the West. The people are
now buying at home as it is cheaper than
buying in Charleston.
We could go on enumerating the good
things, bnt the Watchman and Southron can?
not spare any more of their valuable paper
to him. Ir. Fertilizers he has
SOLUBLE PACIFIC GUANO.
CRESCENT BONE SUPERPHOS?
PHATE.
POMONA GUANO.
Remember to call at
ALTAMONT MOSES,
N. E, Corner .Main and Libertv Streets.
March 17
J. F. W . DELORMTT
TOILET SOAPS, PERFUMERY.
AND ALL KINDS OF
Druggist's Sundries
USUALLY KKPTIN \ FIRST-CLASS DRU?
sro UK.
Tobacco, Snuff and Segars,
GARDEN SEEDS, &?,,
Physician's Prescriptions carefully
compounded, and orders answered
with eau? and dispatch.
The public will find my stock of j
Medicines complete, warranted genii- j
inc, and of the best quality.
Call and Bec for yourselves.
Sumter. S. C . .Ism. 20.
TWO PAIRS FINE BLACK PIGS from
a blooded E&rex Sow by a pure bred
Berkshire Boar. Price $5.00 each or $10.00
per pair.
Seven ? Berkshire and $ Essex Sow Pigs
from good breeders, by same sire.
Apply to E. W. DA BBS,
March 31- Sumter, S. C.
JUST RECEIVED,
.A LOT. OF
NEW AND PRETTY BUGGIES.
TO ARR?VE,
ID addition to thc stock oo band, I am daily expecting
ONE CAR FRESH WHEAT BRAN;,
ONE CAR CHOICE TIMOTHY HAY,
ONE CAR FEEDING OATS.
April 17
18%. SPRING. 1889.
J. R??TE1B &
INVITE ATTENTION TO TH??R
Attractive Line of Genuine Bargains
m THEIR WELL SELECTED
Stock pf Spring Goods.
IN DRESS GOODS, we display
Some of the LATEST FRENCH NOVELTIES in
Combination Suitings, also all the leading shades in
Armures, Albatross Cloth, Pongees, Tricot Cloth,
Henriettas and Plain and Chenille Dotted Nun's Veilings,
Elegant line of white and colored
Embroidered Dress Robes,
Beautiful line of Summer Silks, in plain and fancy,
from 50 cents up.
IN WASH GOODS, we have
Lawns, Muslins, Toille Du Nords, Seersuckers and Ginghams,
from 5 cents per yard up.
Largest line of White Goods of every description, ever shown.
! WE ARE SOLE AGENTS FOR
MADAM DEAN'S SPINAL S?PP0RT1KG CORSETS.
PRICES AS FOLLOWS :
Ladies', with shoulder brace, made of fine Coutil, double stitched, $3.00
Ladies', without shoulder brace, - - - - - - 1.50
Young Ladies', with shoulder brace, ..... 2 00
Misses', 10 to 14 years, ....... 1,50
These are recommended by all the fashionable Dressmakers aod most emi?
nent Physicians in the United States. Every pair warranted.
Wc also still keep
The Celebrated Juno,
Which we have reducedto 90 cts.
We add ajJ9*4ta1e^^
Best ever sojtfwr the money.
Lx_Jf?rgest Line of Lace and Embroideries
Ever Shown, consisting of All Over Lace, Hamburg and Swiss Embroideries,
from 40 cents to $3 per yard.
Towels in endless variety from 5 cents up. An elegant Damask
Towel, 24x40, for 25 .cents.
Our Hosiery Department?
As usual, contains ALL THE LATEST NOVELTIES for Children, Misses
and Ladies. .
Large Line of Plain and Fancy Mattings, from 15 cte. up.
WE HAVE ADDED SEVERAL WELL KNOWN MAKES TO
OUR SHOE DEPARTMENT," ;
and the prices will be found cheaper than ever. ALL SHOES WARRANTED
TO GIVE SATISFACTION. , . - .
We are prepared to show the Best Assorted and Nobbiest, Lane of
Gents' and Youths' Clothing,
and at PRICES THAT DEFY COMPETITION. Also in V '
GENTS5 FURNISHING COODS AND .HATS.
OUR GROCERY DEPARTMENT
needs no mention, as the prices and goods speak for themselves'.
* Call early and make your selection, ere the stock is broken.
Samples sent on application. "\~ " -
J. RYTTENBERG- & SONS.
JOHN R. LONDON, General Agent,
Rock Hill, S. O.
W. E. BR?NS?N,
AGENT,
SUMTE K, S. C
-FOR
j Steam Engines, Separators, and Saw Mills,
E. VAN WINKLE & CO.'S
G-ins, Feeders, Condensers, and Press,
HUNTER'S CORN MILL.
If -ou want nn Enjrine, Boiler, Saw Mill, Grist, Mill. Cotton Gin, Cotton Press, Thresher,
Reaper, Mower, or Twine Binder, write to us and we will mail you prices and terms that
caunot he beat. We also put all machinery up free of charge, and guarantee satisfaction.
I have sample machinery on hand which I will he piad to show to my friends and the public
geuerallv. We sell a carefully selected line nf Ginning and Harvesting Machinery, aud can
put ont the best and che;ip?*st Threshing and Ginning Outfit in the Marker.
All orders by mail promptly attcuded to. W. E. BRUXSON, Agent,
April 7 x_Sumter, S. C,
AT THE OLD STAND AGAIN !
T. C. SCAFFE,
TAKES PLEASURE IN ?NNO?NCING
TO HIS OLD FRIENDS AND TUE PU8L?C GENERALLY,
THAT UK IS AGAIN ?'f IllS OLD ST A ND. AND . A
Invites them to Call and See His New Stock,
WHICH EMBRACES * . .
STOVES,
Pumps,
Wood and Willow-wares,
Crockery and Queen's Ware,
LAMPS, CHIMNEYS, BURNERS,
TIN AND GRANITE IRON WARE.,
PAPER BUCKETS AND WASH BASINS,
BATH TUBS WITH HEATING , ATTACHMENT,
FEATHER DUSTERS,
SHOE. WHIST. STOVE, PAINT AND WHITE WASH RKUSHES.
LAP BOARDS, LADIES' WORK BASKETS, CLOTHES PINS,
CURRY COMBS, HORSE RH US H ES,
Pocket and Table Cutlery. Steam Eugine Fittings.
Gas pipe cut and threaded from i to 2 inches. Gunsmith
material on hand. Guusmitliirg done neatly ant] promptly.
Sept 16" *~
TAX NOTICE.
-o
THE- TREASURER OF SUMTER GOUX
TY'gives notice1 that his books will be
open'from 'the FIRST DAY OF: MAY, 1535,
to the FIRST DAY 'OF JUKE, 1385;
for the collection of Tas?is for"the Fiscal
year commencing November 1st. 1S84, in
Sunter County. ' ' " . ? ' " ?'
The following are the rates per centum of
the levy : *
I . For'St?fe' piii-'poe?s-five'and one-hialf
mills on every dollar of the value of all taxa?
ble property.
2. For" County" purposes-tiro' and one
half mills oo every dollar of such'val?e. "
3. For iupport'of public schools-two mills
on every dollar of sud: vftlue. '
4. One dollar on each taxable pofl,?[to wit,
between the ages of 21 and 1-0 years.}
The tazes are payable in two equal; install?
ments-the Srst from the fir^t :'day of| May to
the Erst day of june,' !835, ?a ' second ' from
the first day of October to thc thirtieth day of
November, 1885. !f tte* first installment be
not paid at the time Srst mentioned, a pee?
alty of five per centum thereon' will bi added.
The whole tax may be paid at the time the
first insullmen? ls payable.; ""'" :"
The Treasurer will'in per'so"n or'by ''deput/
attend at the following places and times for
the collection of the ??d-tares :
Manchester, Friday, May V.
Privateer, Saturday, May 2. ->
Lewis Chapel, Tuesday, May 5.
Sh?Toh, Wednesday- May' 3,' -- ''
Lynchburg, in Lynchburg Township,
Thursday, May 7.
Reid's Mill, Friday, May?/'
Mayesvill?, Saturday, May ?.
WcdgeS?ld,'Monday, May ll. '
Mechanic?ville,'Tuesday; May 12.
B?sh?pv?ll?, Wednesday, May 13.
Manvil?e, Thursday, May 14.
Stateburg;'Monday, May 18." '
Sf. Sanders' former "Office)'in Rafton Cresb
Township, Tuesday, May 1ST. -
Smithville,- Wednesday, May 20. 'r*.'
. Scarborough's"Store,.near Tirzah Church,
Tht;r??ay, JJay'2L. ;. ... '?:x.:r
. - ---r?Ni5-r?-r.....
On the other,days from. May 1st to June
1st, 1835, at his office at the County Seat.
-i " W. F.B.'"HAYNS WORTH,
March. 3?> . Ta?asgfe^^amt?^Coiin^
McLOY, RICE & CO.,
?? PROPRIETORS- OF t?S-.?tDEST ]
Dry ffoofis and Carpi Hoi'
- -NOW. EXISTING IN
Charleston, S. C., -
Respectfully direct' the attention "of
the PEOPLE OF SUMTER and tbtf
snrroanding Counties to their magnifi?
cent display of
DRY GOODS, -
CARPETS, V
WINDOW SHADES, ;
V LACE. CURTAINS,
AND FURNITURE DRAPER?,
-FOB TEE
SPRING- OF
The Stock Embrl
NEW} FRESJ^ ,7;;
MCLOYTRTCBPWWT sell- goods on a
closer margalo of profit than any other house
in the Southern country. '.. \ ..- * "-c. r
They b?ye always ' conducted .a successful
City and'Country business, but with enlarged
facilities the cry is more ! more ! " * ,.
lt inconvenient to 'come = to '.Charleston,'
write to the Fir'mr Every "facility " will* bo
afforded for successful and satisfactory par-^
chases by mail. :. $
Samples ' senti ?n? freight prepaid on all
retail packages over ten dollars.
MR. J. D; WITHERSPOON, - .:?
Is now in oiir employment and will be pleas-'
ed at all times'; to hear from his friends in
Sumter. -^Respectfully,
McLOY, RICE & CO.
March 24 .-- '. """ - . v
. .C. T. .MASON, ,
Watchmaker and -Jewelers
. Makes a Specialty of
Eye-Glasses and Spectacles.
With his approved apparatus he cm accu-,
rately fit glasses to eyes affected with Presby- j
opia. Hyperopia, Strabismus, fcrose-eyes,) '
Myopia, (near-siffht,) or -indeed, any defect
of visipn, except blindness. . ^
"Watches or Jewelry Repaired
with neatness find despatch.
March 24
Aro voa failing, try TFELLS' HEALTH ES
KEW?B, a pure, clean, wholesome ?
9
?"or Brain. Verves. Stomach. Liver, "Ktftcjv,
Lin irs. Aa Uaeqcoled Invyroraat. Curt? -
Headache, Fever, Asue, Chills, .
DEBILITY & WE?KNESS.
Nico to take, true merit, unequaled for
TORPID LIVER and Hight
Sweats, Nervous Weakness,
Malaria, Leanness, Sexuai Deonne.
$1.00 per bot., 0 for65.C0.at VrJgzlsts.
E. S. WELLS, Jersey City, X. J., UTS.
mum
Buchu-Paiba
I?onsarkaMe Gu ros of Catarrh cf the
Bladder. Inflamiaation, Irritation of kid?
neys and Dia?der. Sronr or i?mvel Dis?
eases of thc- Prostate Gland; Propsjcal
Swclimirs, FcniaTo Ciscases. Incontin?
ence of Urmo, all Disenscsoi the Genito?
urinary Organs in either sex. For Un?
healthy' or Unnatural Discharges use
also ''Chapra's Injecf.-ion FJeur.V each ?L
For SYPIiTT.fS, either coritmotod or
hereditary taint, usc Chapin's Constitu?
tion Bitter Svmp, $1.00 per bottle, and
I Chape's Syphilitic Pills. $2.00; a^dCba
I pin's Syphilitic Salvft, $1.00. 6 bottles
? bvnip. 2 of Filis, 1 Salve, bv Express on*
i receipt of $10.00, or atPruz^ists. . - .
E.g.WTXLy. Jersey Orv, N.-J.,- JJ. SSS