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KBW ADVERTISEMENTS.
J: D. Bradford?To Teachers and Contract
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St. Joseph's Academy?Opens September
1st.
WeaJejan. JFemale Institute?Opens Sept.
^Jr^ Kershaw, Ohm. Bd.?Sum ter Graded
Nomination?Col. E. X. Mellett for County
Personal.
&tffc~2.^ P. Vtuson tus returned from
Texas."
Miss Lisxie Ylnson has gone to Sulhvaus
IsUod.
.- Col. Barle and family have gone to the
tBOBfttftinfl f
Mr. RobL Lu Cooper has returned from
le and Bertha China are on a
umbia.
C. Haynsworth is on a visit to
hi Salem.
iamie^ewell, of Bock Hill, is visiting
Qeo. Di ck
-Seas Boytetoc, of Charleston is visi ting
Beafl, in tbe County. "
. Dates Carson has taken a situation
ipitb Brown *~t*?adler."
Hr. Wads worth of the Racket Store will go
North for goods this week.
Messre-W*,-F^Sbaw"aod D. J. Chandler
have returned from" New York.
Mrs. G. W. Walker of Charleston, is visit
ing ??family of Mr. J. B. Roach
- ttr^Clark, ;of the. Cotton Compress Com
pany, h? moved his family to Sumter.
Mr. Neveland Brand has returned from his
trip North, and is still satisfied to live in
Sumter.
Mr. Sam Cordes and family have gone to
Charleston for a change on account of Mr.
Cordes1 health.
li. O. Pur3y, Esq ., has ^rone on a short
visit to his father in Virginia. He will be
tack next week.
B. R. Nash and family have gone to Rome,
Ga., for the bene6t of the health of his
daughter, Kiss Leila.
- R?v. John Kershaw, returned on last Friday
from Se was ee; Tenn., where he has been for
tbe past several weeks.
Mr. AItamont Moses left for the North last
week, via Pawleys Island, at which place bis
family" have been for some time.
M<". Leon Dove of Doves vi He, and Mr. John
. Brown of Florence, who have been visiting
relatives here have returned home. ' N"
Mr-^. W. Cross well who-has been North
oik a combination business and pleasure trip
fortbe past two weeks is back home.
Mr. Guignard Colclough and family, from
Florida, are on a visit to Mrs. Henry Col
clough, Mr. C.'s mother, in tbe county.
Mfr. C.-P- Oste?n, who is in charge of the
; offiie of the Southern Electropoise Co., io
r Savannen, spent last Sunday at home.
V . Mr. D. J. Wino, Capt: John Reid, Mr. Abe
: Syt?enberg, Messrs. Brown & Chandler have
L bape all gone North during the past week to
^purchase goods. - ?.
& Mr. Neill O'Donnell has been in the North
ern market for ?evera I weeks and his custom
era~wfll no doubt find that he has made good
uee of bis time.
- Mr. Walter Durant, for several years past
in the employ of Mr; A. Moses, has removed
. with his family Jo Bishop ville, and will go
into business at that place.
Mr. A. D. Bicker returned last week from a
visit of several weeks to his old home and
other places of interest North. He took in
the 6. A. R. at Boston before leaving for
* < borne.
Mr. Wesley Villeneuve returned to Samter
on iastSiturday from South Florida, where
beiisa been living for the past six or eight
years.- Be brought his'wife and two children
wiah him.
Mr- Hubert G Osteen has accepted an offer
to teach in Burke County. Ga., and entered
upon his work on Monday of this week
Another South Carolina Pea body Scholaraai
taken by Georgia.
..Mr..S. M. Clartson, of Colombia, who w
formerly in rbarga of the school at B'shop
ville, and was afterwards principal of the
Hartsville Academy, has been elected princi
pal of the Manning Collegiate Institute
Mr. L. W. Did; has been chosen principal
of St. Juha*s Academy. Mr. Dick is a nativ
of -Sumter, but for several years past has been
teaching at Fort Mills, York County. He is
a young man of unusual ability as an instru
tor, and we have been very fortunate in secur
ing his sei vices. Darlington News.
. Among the "have returned home," are Mr.
L. W. Joye's family from Tryon, Mr. and
' Mrs. J. L. Haynsworth from Saluda, Mr. Wm
M. Graham, Mr. R. l>. Lee's family, Dr.
Bookhart and Mr. G. A. Lemmon from
Pnwleys Island Mrs. R. H. and Miss Duitie
Moite from Blowing Rock, Mr. J. F. Pate
and family from the mountains, and Mrs. W.
A. Pringle, Jr., from Charleston.
t Th? following is from the Orangeburg
Ttmes and Democrat of August 13th. The
young geotleman referred to is tbe oldest son
of Mr. Ed. A. Andrews, formerly of this
Gcranty, from the Bethel neighborhood and
ho is a brother of Mr. Wei born J. Andrews :
Mr. J. J. Andrews, of Charleston, has been
elected first assistant teacher in the graded
school by the trustees to fill the vacancy cre
ated by (be resignation of Mr. H.G- Sheridan,
Jr. Notices io vi ting applications for the po
sition bad been published in the papers, and
tb<i result has been the receipt of applications
of a number of teachers, not only from almost
every section of South Carolina, but from
Site a number of other States, including
isois and Pennsylvania. After careful de
liberation and- examination of tbe testimo
nials, tbe board elected the young gentleman
above named, who is a recent graduate of the
Charleston College.
The six-o'clock schedule with tbe stores will
be out of date after September 1st.
Mr. S. F. Flowers has a situation with
? Messrs. Brown k Brown.
i Mr. W. ?. Phillips of Bishop ville has taken
a citcation with O'Donne! 1 k Co.
Mr. Leo. Kennedy will take a situation
with Messrs. O'Doouell k Co. on Sept. 1st.
Mr. John Conyers, of Clarendon, bas taken
a situation with Messrs. Brown k Brown.
Mr. F. A. Trade well's friends will 6nd him
this season ia the store of Capt. John Reid.
Mr. E. F. Larous8eiiere has changed base
from Mr. T. C. SeafiVs to Mr. H. Harby's as
bookkeeper.
The Knights of Honor will meet at half
past seven, instead of half-past six, hereafter.
Members take notice and be on band.
Mr. Good wyn Murray, of Fort Motte, and
formerly of this County, has taken a situa
tion with Mr. B. J. Barnett. and commenced
work. He will remove his family here as
soon as be can gel a dwelling house.
Mr. T. B Curtis has removed to bis new
stand in s he Mcoaghan block, next to the
Sumter Bank.
Messrs. Schwerin k Co. hare occupied their
now stand at the corner of Main and Repub
lican Streets?the store just built by Capt.
Reid.
Tbe Racket Store will remove about Septem
ber 1st from Liberty street to one of the new
* stores now being built on Main street by
Capt. Reid.
Mr. C. S. Stnbbs has had bis cotton office
re*arranged and fitted op generally since the
Bank moved out. and is ready for samples.
He will be assisted in the cotton business this
mil by Mr. Lee Scarborough.
Mr. R. W. Brad ham has just finished an
awning frame for tbe Monagban Block that
is 10$ ft. long. It is made of galvanized
iron piping and Li very neat and substantial.
Mr. Bradam has made special arrangements
for doing this class of work, and has several
orders.
' A Daring Scamp.
On last Saturday a negro named Marcus
Sumter presented to Messrs. Brown k Chan
dler an order purporting to be drawn by
James Gay man in favor of John Carter.
About the- time the order was being filled
Cayman happened to come into the store,
nod on being asked about the order deoied
any knowledge of it. Marcus Sumter tried
to make bis escape, but was caught and taken
before Trial Justice Sturkey, who committed
aim to jail for trial at tbe next court.
There is no John Carter that is known to
any of toe parties concerned.
Death.'
Mr. Charles Cartis who has for many years
been a citizen .of oar town, died yesterday
afternoon, aged 87 years. Mr. Curtis leaves
& widow and several children surviving him,
among whom are Messrs Charles L. and
Horace B. Cartis, well known to our people.
Mr. Curtis died qaietly, and apparently with
out suffering, and was buried at the City
Cemetery this morning.
Mr. W. K. Wells,, of Mt. Ciio, and whose
illness was noticed in the last issue cf this
paper, died on the 13th instant. The funeral
services were held at Wells Church by Revs.
W. S. Bean andE. 0. Watson, after which
the body was taken in charge and buried by
the Masonic fraternity. The beautiful and
imprest ve ceremony was conducted by Col. J.
fl. Wilson.
Programme for the Band.
Following is the programme of the 4th
Regiment Band Concert on Monument Park,
this Wednesday evening, August 20th.
March?"St. Elmo"?Keller.
Wafoz? "Cordula' '?Rohr.
Serenade?"Evening . Shadows"?South
well.
Overture?"Hippodrome"?Boyer.
Galop?"On a Spree"?(Descriptive.)?
Scull.
This is a very carefully selected programme,
and those who are so fortunate as to attend
will be more than delighted with the treat.
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Accident to Col. J. J. Dargan.
We regret to learo tbat Col. Dargan had a
tall last week while engaged in trimming a
tree, by which bis leg was sprained and also
one of the small bones of the leg broken.
We hope bis injuries will not prove serious.
Coi Dsrgaa was in town to-day, on crutches.
Some Fungus.
A friend of ours brought home on Monday
a fungus of the mushroom order, which is
qnite the largest thing of the sort we ever
heard of. It is four feet eight inches in
circumference eighteen inches at its widest
point and twenty-one inches long. It weighs
eight pounds. It grew in sandy soil along
the road from Wedgefield to Stateburg, near
the residence of Maj. W. R. Flud.
Our Share.
Mr. J. J. Neason who sold this morning
<he best grade as well as the largest of the
three bales ot new cotton thus far brought to
the city, did not forget to remember the
Watchman and Southern in sharing out the
proceeds. It all our friends who bring in
cotton this season will follow Jack's example
I they will be sure to have good luck in the
gathering and selling of the balance of their
crops?if our good wishes can do any good.
Eemoval.
T. B. Curtis has removed his Grocery Store
next to Bank of Sumter in one of the Mona
ghan stores just bailt, where be will be glad
to serve his patrons and the public generally.
Hisspecialty, as usual is teas, and the finest
family groceries will be kept, same as before,
only on a more extensive plan, be having
better facilities and accommodations to meet
his increasing demands
The Pond Bluff Branch.
Notice is given by the enegetic general
manager of the C. S. and N., L W. Fowler,
Esq ; that this branch road, extending from
Eutawville to the Bluff, has been declared
open for business. Belvidere and Furguson
are the stations on the branch. It may not
be known to our readers tbat Pond Bluff is
ihe site on which the great mill of the Michi
ganders is being built, on Santee River,
where a planr costing $250,000 is established.
The pond at the bluff will be utilized as a
place of deposit for their cypress, which they
expect to saw and ship. The C- S and N. is
getting to be a big thing, and ^ur people
will do well to realize the fact.
Capt. W. B. Delgar.
It gives us sincere pleasure to state that
oar well known fellow citizen whose name
beads this notice, has been appointed solicit
ing agent of the combined Charleston, Sum
ter & Northern, and the South Carolina
railroads, with office in Sumter. Capt.
Delgar is well and widely known as an
efficient, reliable, and progressive man of j
business, and in his new position he will
doubtless show those qualities which go to
make up a competent solicitor. We doubt
if a belter selection cuuld bave been made.
Capt. Delgar's resignation as Count j
Auditor, an office which he has administered
with great satisfaction to all concerned, for
many years, will take effect in October,
though his appointment as solicitor goes into
effect at once. The best wishes of all his
friends accompany him in his new position.
New Cotton.
The first bale of new cotton in the Sumter
market for this season was received yesterday,
August 19; h, by Messrs. Levi Bros., from
Daniel Billups, colored, of Pinewood, Clar
endon Co. The sample was not good, being
badly gin cat. The price paid for it was 10
cents. The bale weighed 537 pounds.
Messrs. Levi re-sold the bale to Mr. C. E.
Stubbs.
The second new bale was received this
morning. This also was from a customer of
Messrs. Levi Bros., and from Clarendon, also
a colored man, Dan Harvin. The baie weigh
ed 559 pounds, aod is of a low grade sample,
being badly cut.
The third bale was brought in soon after to
Docker & Bultmaa by Mr. J. J. Neason.
This was a heavy bale and good sample, much
better quality than either of the other baies.
It brought 10$ cts. and the bale weighed 702
pounds.
Four or five other bales are said to be on
the road, coming in to-day.
The County Ex. Committee.
This body met to-day and discussed the
situation. It was intended, previous to the
meeting, to issue the call for a nominating
Convention, bat ia view of the fact that the
Executive Committee appointed by the late
Convection is to meet to-morrow in Colum
bia, and the old (and legal) Committee is
called to meet on Friday, the County Com
mittee decided to await the action of these
two State Committees before making their
call. It is hoped that these two Committees
may get together and agree upon some plan
of action which may relieve the present ten
sion, and leave the County Executive Com
mittees more unembarrassed in their course
than they cow are?a consummation devoutly
to be wished.
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The Carolina Southern.
The Engineer corps of this road, which i8
to come here from Cheraw, arrived in the
city on Monday. They have staked their line
and, it is believed, located it, though this
point cannot be regarded as settled. At any
rate it is a certainty that the road is to be
built at once. Its southern terminus is un
decided, but there are strong reasons to be
lieve tbat it is striking for Savannah or per
haps Jacksonville.
We are informed that it runs parallel with
tbeC. & D. for fifteen miles, and with the
C. S. & N. extension for twelve miles. This
indicates an air line, and gives evidence of the
intention of its builders to make it a through
trunk road. The road up to this point runs
through ooe of the best farming and timber
sections of the State. Success to (he Caroliua
Southern.
A New ??Psalm of Life."
The following, which was found in an ex
change without credit or other mark of owner
ship, is appropriated and made to do service
for onr locai coicmns by the change of only
the name of the place :
Tell as not in mournful numbers
Samter is a place of gloom ;
For the man's a crank who slumbers
In these piping days of boom.
Life is real, life is earnest,
And the grave is not its goal ;
Every dollar that thou turnest
Helps to make our new town roll.
But enjoyment and not sorrow
Be our destined end or way ;
If yon have no money, borrow?
Buy a corner lot each day I
Lives of great men all around us
We can win immortal fame ;
Let-us leave the chumps behind us,
And we'll get there all the same.
In this world's broad field of battle,
In the bivouacs of life,
Let us make toe dry bones rattle?
Buy a comer lot for wife!
Let us then be up and doing,
With a heart ?or any fate;
Still achieving, still pursuing?
Booming early, booming late.
Messrs. Pringle & Co., railroad contractors
bave over 400 bands now at work. Be.-ices
J00 convicts received from the Penitentiary
last week, they got about 40 from Eutawville.
Two Republican Candidates for
Congress from this District.
From the News and Courier, August 15.
The Democracy in the the 7th Congres
?ional District will bave a complete walk-over
in the coming Congressional election if there
is no chnoge in the Republican programme
before that time. Both Miller and Brayton
are candidates, each of them claiming to be
the regular nominee of the Convention at
Lincoloville.
Altogether the LincolnvilleConvention was
a very complicated affair, and it would take
a dozen Philadelphia lawyers to unravel the
tangle. There were gross irregularities in
both nominations. Miller secured his nomi
nation under a temporary organization, and
Brayton was nominated by a self-appointed
Convention. Of one thing there can be no
doubt and tbat is that the Convention was
one of the most disorderly ever held in the
State.
The first business yesterday, the third day
of the Lincolnville Convention, was to knock
down and drag out several of the delegates.
The fight was reopened by the Berkeley dele
gation to replace Ostendorff and Middleton
by alternates.
Chairman Green, after listening to the
boisterous arguments for some time, ruled the
discussion out of order, as the Convention
had no jurisdiction-over the actions of dele
gates. He then, upon motion, placed the
Johnston delegates of Sumter on the roll.
Then be announced the name of Miller as
candidate for uomination and proceeded to
an election. The roll-call was dispensed with
and the result was announced as being?
Miller 21, Brayton 11, Murray 7. This vote
is accounted for as follows:
Miller?Georgetown 4, Beaufort 6, Colleton
3, Orangeburg 3, Williamsburg 3, and Osten
dorff and Middleton, of the Berkely delega
tion, making 21.
Brayton?Berkeley 9, Richland 2, total 11.
Murray?Sumter 7, total 7.
After the chairman had announced this
vote he declared the Convention adjourned,
and the Miller men, having accomplished
their purpose, retired.
Then the Brayton men took charge. They
perfected a regular organization, seated the
Tuomey delegation from Sumter, substituted
two delegates on the Berkeley ticket to re
place Ostendorf and Middleton and seated the
Brayton delegates from Colleton. R. H. Jen
kins was elected chairman and Bray toa was
declared the nominee of this second conven
tion, with a vote of 23. This total is ac
counted for as follows : Richland 2, Sumter
ter 7, Berkeley 10, Colleton 3, Charleston 1.
A committee on resolutions, consisting of
E. D. Bennett, A. G. Spears and R. K. Wash
ington, was appointed, and R. K. Washing
ton, of-ihe Committee gave the Reporter the
following resolutions as adopted by the Bray
ton Convention :
Resolved, That we denounce and condemn
the action of John H. Osteudorff and Daniel
T. Middleton, delegatesfrom Berkeley County,
in voting contrary to the explicit instructions
of the Convention of said county, and unqual
ifiedly endorse and approve the compliance of
the delegation with their instructions, in ex
cluding said Ostendorff and Middleton there
from and replacing them by two others loyal
to the trust reposed by the people.
Resolved, That the action of Mr. Miller's
friends, influenced by him, in bolting the
regular Convention of Colleton County indi
cated the course to be pursued in this, and
we call upon the voiers of the 7th Congres
sional district to place the seal of tbeir con
demnation upon said action by giving their
undivided and hearty support to the regular
nominee of this Convention.
Resolved, That the arbitrary, unjust and
unscrupulous course pursued by the delegates
who left this Convention call forth our un
sparing condemnation and denunciation ;
that by said course they have proven them
selves unworthy the sacred trust and confi
dence reposed ; that they can find no justifica
tion for tbeir action, and must thereby forfeit
their claim as true representatives of the in
terests of the people.
There can be no doubt of the fact that the
two opposing candidates will fight each other
to the bitter end. Either one would prefer to
see Congressman Elliott re-elected than to
have his enemy victorious.
The Miller faction held a conference in the
Custom House last night it is understood.
Milier will claim the regular nomination,
especially as he is supported by the Adminis
tration.
Letter from Qui Vive.
Pisgah, S. C, Aug. 19, 1890.
Mr. Editor : The heavy rains of the last
few weeks have certainly rained the vitality
out of the cotton in this vicinity. The fine
yield promised a few weeks ago is a vision of
the past. Corn is not an average crop.
Peas are fine.
Religious meetings are now in progress at
Antioch Baptist Church, Ker&haw, and at
St. John's Methodist Church, Smithville.
I am informed tbat Rev. Mr. Wait will have
no meeting at night, at bis Church, as possi
bly be does not wish a repetition of the dis
turbances ?f past years. The good people
of Smithville haver been much troubled in
this respect in their meetings.
Rev. Manning Hunter (colored) is now
engaged in a series of meetings with bis
Churches. I am informed that he has met
with much success so far. He, and Rev. S.
P. Taylor, (colored) seem to work hard for
the elevation of their people.
The Tillmanites gave a picnic at Rattle
snake Springs on Saturday last. Capt. S.
D. M. LaCoste delivered an address on the
soidiers. After dinner, speeches were de
livered by Messrs. McCutchen, DuPre, aud
LaCoste on the issues of the day.
Granison Westberry, (colored,) and bis
two boys, about six and seven years old,
enlivened the crowd by music on the violins.
The Westberry family is certainly a musical
one, and the little boys referred to bid fair to
be veritable chips of the old block, who is
certainly an accomplished "bow drawer."
A3 usual, the ladies were out to lend
enchantment to the occasion. . What would
the world be without them ?
The action of the State Convention is en
dorsed, as far as I have beard.
The Republicans in this section are much
exercised over their next Congressman. They
say if Murray is not nominated they will vote
Tor Elliott, but this scribe knows better than
that. Mr. Editor, Gen. Grant said, ''Let us
have peace," but I want something better
than tbat. I want a united front against
every radical and independent that dare show
his head after the 10th of September.
We are sorry to hear of the accident to Col.
Dargan. Hope he will soon be out again.
Qci Vivb.
On Wine.
Dry wine is the only healthful wine from
the fact of its containing no sugar and little
alchol.
Claret should be drank at a temperature of
from 65 to 75 degrees.
The decrease of drunkenness in California is
due to the use of wine.
Physicians in this city are recommending
A. P. Levy's claret.
Cheap wine with French labels is no wine
at all, simply coloring matter, acids, tannin
and water.
Drink home production which is pure, at
A. P. Levy's.
Always drink claret with meat.
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Ice.
W. J. Andrews gives notice to bis many
customers that he will continue the Ice busi
ness, and will s<;ll as cheaply as they can buy
from anywhere else, and he solicits a con
tinuance of their patronage. Aug. 13?4
Jefferson Davis, A Memoir, by His
Wife.
This valuable work, published by the
reliable firm of Bdford Company, New York,
will be ready for delivery in July and can be
bought only by subscription. It is the only
complete work )n our ex-President which pays
a royalty to Mrs. Davis. Two handsome
volumes, finely illustrated, and bound in
best English cloth, price, $5.00. Parties
desiring copies of the Book can procure them
by subscribing at once through their agont,
E. F. Miller, Watchman and Southron office.
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Plastico, mixed with a little water makes a
splendid substitute for Kalsomine or wall
paper. For sale by Gaillard & Ler.oir.
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A prominent Alliance man predicts
that the Farmers' Alliance will have a
Presidential ticket in the field in 1892,
with Gov. Palmer, of Illiuois, for
President and Gov. llill, of New York,
for Vice President.
The Tillmanites of Chesterfield coun
ty had a resolution passed through the
recent couufy convention compelling
all teachers io the public schools of the
county to be choseo by primary.
Lines on the Death of Little Eessie.
affectionately dedicated to heb bereaved
pares-s,
By Mrs. F. P. Chandler, Florilla, Ga.
One little darling laid to rest,
Deep in the graveyard lonp,
One little cberub robed in light.
Before the great white throne
One little vacant chair is left
Beside the ionely hearth ;
One little balf-worn pair of shoes?
Oh 1 who can tell their worth ?
One little store of treasured toys
Is sadly laid away ;
One little prattling tongue is still
That called "Ma-ma" all day.
One little golden harp is tuned
To sing the Saviour's praise,
One little angel-voice up there
Its hymns of glory raise.
One little pair of snowy wings,
To come in dreams of love ;
One little cord of gold let down,
To draw sad hearts above I
Two lonely, crushed and bleeding hearts,
With anguish sorely riven !
Dear Saviour, reach in pity down
And draw them up to Heaven.
The~Mt. Clio Club Matter.
Wisacky, S. C, Aug. 18, 1890.
Editor Sumier Watchman and Southron :
In reply to "A Card" from seven members
of Mt. Clio Democratic Club No. 1, I desire to
say, that in my recent communication I made
foor main points, viz:
1st. That if the forty-fonr old members of
Mt. Clio, which they bave on their roll, is a
majority of all the old memhers left in tbis
township, then Mt. Clio did not have an hon
est roll of one hundred and thirteen in pre
vious campaigns, and this must be proved be
fore I can believe it.
2nd. That my definition of an active mem
ber was correct, full and fair, and that under
that definition they can not prove that they
have a "decided majority."
3rd. That they were not "outnumbered by
importation" and cannot show it.
4th. That they weie offered all the repre
sentation they claimed, and that on fair and
honorable terms.
Now I re-affirm every word of it; and
claim that it has not been disproved. If they
are willing for it to remain as it is, it is all
right with me, and I shall take pleasure in
bidding adieu to the readers of the Watchman
and Southron. Robert M Wilson.
Drops, Weggs-like, Into Poetry.
"Softer than sleep's are Tonic's caresses,
Kinder than love that betrays and blesses,
Blither than Springs when her flowerful
tresses
Shake forth sunlight and shine with rain.
The musing poet, who has burnt his mid
night oil until the over-taxed brain beats
feverishly against its bounds, has found
health in Dr. Westmoreland's Calisaya Tonic,
and pays tribute to its virtues. Well may he,
for its formula has in it ingredients that bave
alleviated human ailments since the world
was young. But the combination is new and
destined to revolutionize the treatment of
nervous disorders, malarial symtoms, liver
complaints and deranged digestive organs
and chronic headaches. It is for sale by all
druggists, and wholesale by Dr. A. J.
China.
NOMINATIONS.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
Mr. Editor : I hereby announce myself as
a candidate for the office of County Commis
sioner of Sumter County at coming election.
I am, from past experience, fully acquainted
with the duties of the office. My earnest
effort, if elected, will be to discharge the
duties of the office for the benefit of the whole
people. Very respectfullv,
F.M. MELLETT.
Recognizing the energetic, efficient qual
ities of Capt. J. N. PHILLIPS, we would
respectfully place bis name in nomination for
the office of County Commissioner, feeling
that in his bands the duties of the office would
be faithfully discharged. Subject to the De
mocracy of Sumter County. Voters.
FOR PROBATE JUDGE.
Mr. Editor: Tbe present Probate Judge,
having served the County for several years,
announces himself as a candidate for re-elec
tion, at the coming election, subject to the
action of the Democratic Party. The people
of Sumter County desire faithful officers. If
they think I have tried to serve them faith
fully in the past, I will be glad to continue
to serve them for the next four years.
Your obdt. servant,
_T. V. WALSH, Judge of Probate.
FOR SCHOOL COMMISSIONER.
Appreciating tbe honest, earnest efforts put
forth by our efficient School Commissioner,
JOHN T. GREEN toward the improvement
of our public school system and the conse
quent advancement of all classes, realizing the
importance of continuing the work by biro
started, believing that bis official record is
generally approved, and knowing of no one
better qualified to continue these reforms than
Mr. Green himself, he is hereby presented for
renomination by tbe friends of
July 28, '90. Education.
FOR THE LEGISLATURE.
BelieviDg that faithful service in the past
is tbe best guarantee for the future, we pre
sent tbe name of Mr. ALTAMONT MOSES
for re-election to the House, subject to the
action of the Democratic Primary.
Many Friends.
Mr. Editor: Mr. A.K.SANDERS baviog
served Sumter County one term in the lower
House of Representatives, aud given entire
satisfaction to his constituents, is respectfully
requested to serve us another term.
Many Farmers.
FC% THE SENATE.
Editor Watchman and Southron :
We who know Col. W. D. SCARBOROUGH
to be a man possessing the courage of bis
convictions, and one thoroughly identified
with the general, and whole interest of our
County and State, heartily endorse his
nomination for the State Senate, and trual
that he will consent to serve the people.
His Neighbors.
Providence, S. C, June 23, 1890.
To be entirely true to our best interests as
a people, we must keep in office the man who
has shown the most fitness, I therefore
nominate for the Senate Maj. MARION
M OISE, our present senator, and appeal to
the voters of Sumter County to show judg
ment and true manhood as electors in exer
cising this our highest right. Before voting,
ask yourself if Major Moise has not been true
to the best interests of Sumter county as
every occasion arose in the office he fills. As
you will have to answer affirmatively, I feel
sure that you will remember that a peopW
honor themselves most highly in honoring s
faithful public servant, otherwise their best
interests suffer. Farmer.
W?rT?SFWLLEOl,
SPARTANBURG, S, C.
JAS. H. CARLISLE, LL. D.( President.
Founded 1S51.
LOCATED IN THE HEALTHY PIED
mont Region of Upper South Carolina
Accessible from all parts of South Carolina,
Georgia and North Carolina by four differ
ent lires of railway and their connections.
Seven Professors with corresponding Chairs
of Instruction, offering two A. B. Courses, in
one of which Modern Languages are substi
tuted for Greek.
Living cheap and good in Wighttnan Hall
and in Alumni Hall ; board iu private fam
ilies S15 00 per month.
The go ver ment is moral and paternal, but
without espionage or constraint.
Terms for entire Session of eight and ono
half months : Tuition, $-50 00; Matriculation
i^ee, $10.90.
Fall Session BeciBs 1st Ocloto. 1890
For Catalogue and further information, ap
ply to J. A. GAME WELL,
Secretary of Faculty,
Ang. 13. Spartanhurg, S. C.
REAL ESTATE AGENCY.
THE UNDERSIGNED has established a
Real Estate aud Collection Agency in
Sumter and desires property holders having
property tor sale or rent to list same with
him. Tenants secured and rents collected
promptly. Best references given. Oifiee on
Main Street at T. B. Cur lia' store.
Apr. 30. W. H. COMMANDER.
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When water-lillies blow.
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Oft on the vernal season attend
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A thickening oi the blood.
ThlsS. S. S. ne'er falls to cure,
The blood to make healthful and pure.
Cured by S. S. S. after the Potas?i and Sarsaparilla Mixtures Tailed,
I contracted a severe case of Blood Poison in ISSS and my physicians put mo un
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with doctors and their remedies, and commenced taking Swift's Specific (S. S. S.)
After taking seven bottles I was entirely cured, and I have not had any symptoms
of a return since. I have recommended S. S. S. toothers, who have used it with
the same good results. J. C. NACE, Hobby ville, Green County, Ind.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free.
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About September first, one Car
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There will be no scarcity of either One or
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Fall; nor Buggies, Carriages, Road Carts or
Harness.
Sumter, S. C, August 11, ?90.
Parties who contemplate moving to
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April 23. ^TlXXXtOr, SL O.
F A C ^
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dward JL? Gernand,
July 9
General Agent, Columbia, S. O.
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INSURANCE AGENTS,
SUMTE?, S. .
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J. M. SPANN, Sumter, S. C.
July 10?I
CITY LOTS AND FARMING
LANOS FOR SALE.
fE HAVE ON HAND more than 206
business, and residence lots, many of
thf .alter improved, l'or suie ou easy terms.
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us before buying, and those having property
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place same in our bands and we will fiud
purchasers.
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W. H. IN G KAM,
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