The watchman and southron. (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, August 27, 1890, Image 3
WKDITBS3>?Y, AUGUST 27.
K <7., ax Second Clan Matter.
B. Curtis Removal.
J. M. Reid?Gin Sharpening.
For County Auditor?C. M. Hartt.
O'Doune? * Co.?Alliance Bagging.
For the legislature-Mr. L. C Mills.
Met. Sem*! Corde??Boarders Wanted.
Personal.
Miss BiotT Balow of Charleston is Tisiting
Miss Clem Cbica.
Mis? Ade^e Osteen is Tisiting at Johnson's
in Bdge^eW Couuty.
Mi?? tettie Epperson bas returned from her
snouotr trip to Virginia.
Mrs. Joho C. Cband 1er is risiting the
family of Mr. Jas. H. Chandler.
Gen. B. W. Moise expects to return from
hi* California trip in abont two weeks.
Misses Bertie and Fannie China have re
turned some ftom their visit to Columbia.
IfiSB Harriet Ken haw has returned home
from her trip to Charleston and Packsrilte.
Mr. John U Girardean left last Saturday
for a whiff of salt air at Sullivan's Island.
deo. W. Loring returned to his post
the Savannah Valley railroad on M onday.
John S- Richardson, Master in
has returned from his so j<> a rn io the
tee. .
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Dr. W. W. Anderson, Jr. accompanied by
Mrs. A nderson, has jjotie to try the virtues of ;
Pawtey's Island.
Messes Ate Rytteoberg and Isaac Schwerts,
end" Capt. John Reid are back from the
northers markets. .
The Misset Zeigler of She report, La., form*
ertyef AbbcrilSe, S- C, are the guests of
Mrs. A. 3. Brown.
Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Andrews of Charleston,
are no a visit to Mr. Andrews' relatives in
the Bethel neighborhood.
The Rev. E. T. Hodges feels better now.
His eixter Hiss Fanny, and his daughter
Moida have returned home.
Maj. W. ft. Find of Statebnrg is on a visit j
to the city by the sea. We hope he will
derive benefit from bis trip.
-1 Means. C. F. A. Bnltman end his brother
S. WV Betonen have reteroed from their
- trip ?b the northern markets.
Mrs. J T. Poote, better remembered as Miss
Belle -Pheipo, is- on a visit to her mother in
this city. Eer home is in Max ton, X. C.
Willie Scale has gone on a prospective tour
to Bateaburg, Lexington Co. fie may open
up a branch house in that prosperous village.
Mr; Ben T. Wilhams who has U*n at Hot
Springs, Ark., for the last two months has
returned, improved, to hie home in Concord.
Dr. Hamilton Burgess has gone to Pawley's.
He carried his gun and expects to look op the
Rev. C. C. Brown and get up the points from
him.
-The wile and children of Dr. John S.
Hoghson bare gone oq a visit to Mrs. Hugh*
son's mother at Ridge Spring, Edgefield
county.
Mr. H. Bnltmann, for two years book
keeper for Mr. Charles Baltmann, of Flor
ence, has resigned his position and returned
to Sumter.
Mr. end Mrs. L. I. Parrot t have returned.
from their visit to Ken tuck ey, and are ac
? ompan?ed by Mrs. Parrott's sister, Hiss
? Betty Cain. .^ ^
Mrs. X. iWr?y and Bessie have gone to
the High Hills of Ricbland. Bessie is now
rapidfy regaining her strength lost in her
recent severe illness.
The Misses Kramer, of Charleston, who
bar? bees visiting the Miases Ttndall, of
Privateer, returned home last Saturday, to
. the regret of their many friends.
> Editor. J. H- Lesesoe of, the Clarendon
* lb&rprite visited- our sanctum on Monday,
en route to acme cooler clime. He certainly
did not look as if he was in search of health.
Mr. Ferdinand Levi has returned from his
_ bridal tour. Urs. Levi is in Washington,
r^C?, awaking the completion of her hand
some residence on Liberty street near the
C. S. k N. depot.
Mr. B. G. Gibson, one of Aar popular cotton
_ buyers has returned to the citv for the winter
'campaign. He looks well and has. spent a
plissant sammer on his farm near Augusta,
Ga? His family will not join him for several
weeks.
'" Mr. Jos. C. Scott and family, who have
been spending the summer oo the Hudson and
<*t OcSttc Grove, N. V.. will return to their
home in this Coonty this week. In this trip
they took is other'places of interest, and no
?onht had a Rightful time.
Miss Florence Hurst, of Sumter, who
recently spent a week or two with Mrs. J K.
Jennings, bat sent in her application to the
; Soothers Methodist Missionary Board to be
appointed as a missionary to Mexico.? Caro
lina Spartan.
From the Sttmmerton Star.
We regret to learn that Mr. J. P. Brock is
ill.
Muses Marian and Laura Mood of Sum ter,
are on a visit to their aunt, Mrs. Dr. B. M.
Badger.
Our tows was cheered oo Tuesday by the
pleasant smile sad c Vesting band-shake of
Capt. Gaillard.
* Mr. James Cakh -nd brother of Wedge
* field, have Deco spending s few days in
. town.
Mrs. P. P. Gaillard of Sumter, who has
: been eossned to her bed for some weeks, is
os ? visit to the famiiy of Mr. R. H. Belser.
; ssd wc hope to see her recuperate rapidly
under the influence of our sublime climate.
Misses Mamie Irvine and Mamie Dink ins of
Sumter, who have been spending some time
here with friends and relatives, have returned
to their boose, and several of our young men
ess wot repeat the lines.
? "Of all sad words of toogue or pen,
The saddest are these, it might have been.
The German Club.
We are requested to give notice that this
dob will give a German on Wednesday even
ing, Sept. 3rd., st the Armory of the S. L. I.
yrom Sumter to Augusta via C. 8.
& IT. R. K.
Train leaving Sumter Daily except Sunday,
st 3 P. M., arriving in Augusta at 11.25
P. M., makes connection with Atlanta and
the West. Fare $4.05.
"There's a Reaper, &c."
. On Monday the grass on Court House
square was cut by a lawn mover, which has
improved the appearance of the square about
three hundred per cent.
From the Hob.
r Our friend Geo. P. McKagen has just re
turned from s trip to the Hub, and we are
ander many obligations to him for a supply
of late papers from that preposterously self
esteeming village. George looks well, and
4md a wry pleasant time while away.
Pinewood and Bernini.
Osr city is placarded with bills setting forth
the fact that oo Sept. 16 and 17 a sale of to w a
lots will he held at these enterprising stations
cs the M. k A. Railroad, Excursion trains
will he run So both places, oo the dates
-specified, from this city. Prospective buyers
should take notice of this.
Cool Nights.
Since last Friday the nights have been very
cool in this vicinity. A friend says-he saw
the policemen shivering io their overcoats
Sunday night, sod Capt. Finn says that oo
the earns night, or rather, very early next
morning, he could hardly tell whether the
dew was really dew or frost. These cool
sights are bad on cotton.
Farewell ! Sweet Summer Eve.
Such will be the sad song of the boys oo
ssd after next Monday. The serions business
of life ? supposed to begin Sept. Est, and
the various little post-dosing "after 6
o'clock" engagements they have been accus
tomed to make since the doll season set .io,
will he discontinued until next sommer.
We weep with yon, boys.
Another Colored Excursion.
Barsweil, Black ville and Williston contrib
uted s large contingent of colored excursion
. ist* ?o the crowd that thronged our streets oo
Hosday, They came in on the popular
CS. k N. road. A game of ball was
?yed st the park between Bossard and
ckville. The scots stood 16 to 3 in
?tvot of BlMkfiUe. t
Death.
Mrs. W. R. Burgess, late of Manning,
died on 19th inst., in Mayesville, at tbe
! residence of ber brother, Mr. W. R. Carpen
\ terr
I Little Carrie C, eldest child and-only
daughter of Capt. Geo. W. Loring died at
McCormack' a on Thursday, Aug. 21st. Her
remains were brought to this city and in
terred in tbe Ceaetery oe Saturday morning.
Mr. John C. Hodge of Privateer died on
18th inst. His daughter has since died.
Both of consumption of the l?ngs.
Dr. S. E- McCuteben of Mannville section
lost a tittle son about 6 re years old, last
week, from diphtheria.
Samuel, infaut son of Mr. and Mrs. J.
Scott Dwigbt, died near Ramsey, S. C,
Privateer, Wednesday, August 20th, inst.
Keligious.
Rev. C. C. Brown returned home to day
from Pawley's Island, and will preach in tbe
Baptist Church on next Sunday.
Rev. W. L Waite has, during tbe past
week conducted a protracted meeting at St.
John's (Methodist) Church, Spring Hill, with
marked success. On Saturday tbe Quarterly
Conference of Sumter Station met at that
Church, Rev. J. S. Beasley presiding and
preaching an excellent sermon to a large con
gregation. After services, and during the
session of the conference he delivered an address
on tbe necessity of education, advising his
congregation to patronise denominational
institutions in preference to all others. He
told his Methodist hearers to send their
daughters to tbe Colombia Female College, as
? Methodist institution, but if they preferred
not to do that then patronize tbe Samter
Institute. His views were liberal and tbe
address was well received.
A protracted meeting was conducted at
Hebron (Presbyterian) Church last week by
the pastor, Rev. A. M. Sale, assisted by
the Rev. W. W. Mills, of Camden.
The services were well attended and
mach interest was manifested. Rev Mr. Mills,
preached five clear, forcible and eloqnent
sermons, fully sustaining his reputation a3 one
of the ablest and most eloquent ministers in
Harmony Presbytery, and delighted his
hearers of all denominations. Tbe meeting
was closed on Sunday night by an impressive
sermon from the pastor, who by reason of his
many qualities of bead and heart, is deser red
ly popular and much loved by his entire con
gregation. Hebron Church has but lately
been organized, and is witbont a Church
edifice, but the school house at DuBose'sX
Roads, which is among -the largest and most
comfortable school buildicgs in the county,
was used for tbe meetings.
A protracted meeting was conducted at
Bethel (Baptist) Church last week by Rev. R.
P. Galphin, assisted by Rev. Mr. Clifford, of
Clifford Seminary, Union. Asa result of the
meeting, twelve members have been added to
the Ch arch and more are expected to join on
next Sunday, when there will be baptism.
A Call to Prayer.
We have received a copy of the Christian
Messenger^ a religious paper published at Tim
monsville by tbe Rev. S. M. Richardson, con
taining the' subjoined call to prayer. We
publbb the call in order that all those con
gregations which may concur in tbe propriety
of tbe suggestions offered, may be able to unite
and carry out the object contemplated in tbe
call. If ever there was a time when tbe State
needed tbe prayers of her people, tbe present
appears to be that time
'AU Christians in the State are earnestly
requested to unite ie prayer to God that He
' wiil over-rule all of our political dissensions
for the good of the people, and give us as
governor a pore and earnest Christian man.
That this may be more folly done, we suggest
that the 6rst Sunday in September be ob
served by the churches and congregations
throughout tbe state as a day of public prayer
in this behalf."
Marriage Bells.
The Watchman and Southron begs to ac
koowlege with thanks an invitation to at
tend the wedding of Miss Annie Robertson
LaPar and Mr. Harry D. Shackelford, on
Wednesday afternoon, September 3d, at tbe
second Presbyterian church, Charleston S. C.
Miss Annie is the daughter of tbe Rev. and
Mrs D. X. LaFar, and has many warm friends
in this city who will wish her much
happiness.
For the Legislature.
Mr. L. C. M ills has been nominated for
the Legislature by his friends in Salem. Mr.
Mills stands high as a citizen and a farmer,
and is unquestionably an excellent man for
tbe place. So far we bave the cards of only
three nominees for the House?Mr. Mills, Mr.
Altamont Moses, and Mr. Artbar K. Sanders,
both the latter being incumbents of tbe office
at this time. Their records as citizens and as
legislators are known to all. Both have
proved valuable public servants, and their ex
perience will serve them in good stead shouid
they be re elected, as we hope they will.
The Graded Schools.
Mr. J. B. DuSe, Superintendent of the
Graded School system to our city begs us to
state that he will be at his office at tbe Wash
ington street school every day of tbe week
commencing September 2nd, except Friday,
for the purpose of attending to school matters,
from 9.30 a. m. to 1 o'clock p. ra.
There is every indication of a large in
crease in the number of pupils in the wbite
school. An additional teacher to be elected
will give all tbe teaching force necessary,
and there are other rooms in the building
that will be converted into recitation rooms
if necessary. There will be room for all who
apply, so that none need stay away on ac
count of such an apprehension.
The Messrs. Battenberg.
Flung to the breeze from a flagstaff on the
front of their establishment, by these enter
prising merchants, floats a striking banner
bearing the firm naute, advertising the fact
that tbey are still doing business at the old
stand. Tbe Sooth front of their commodious
emporium has been painted to resemble vari
colored stone work, while the parapet has
been renovated and adorned beyond recog
nition. - A mansard turret caps tbe South
east corner, making a handsome finish. In
side the improvements are ee^ially marked.
Preparations are mak.ug for an immense fall
trade, and everything indicates that tbe Srm
io tends to surpass all previous efforts to sus
tain and enhance their already enviable repu
tation.
The Mikado.
Some of our young people are engaged in
diligently rehearsing this opera, which tbey
intend to render publicly as soon as tbey
find themselves sufficiently proficient in the
singing and acting Competent artists are
instructing tbe performers, and our people
may soon expect to bear and see a most
creditable presentation and rendition of this
popular little gem. It is not often that we
have tbe oppotnnity to patronize borne talent
in this Hoe, and it is sincerely to be hoped
that onr amateurs will be greeted by an over
flowing honse, when they shall appear, due
notice of which will be given in these
columns.
The Last Concert.
The 4th Regiment Band gives their last af
ternoon concert to-day, owing to the fact that
after next Monday tbe stores will cease to
close at 6 o'clock Tbe boys say, however,
that if tbe city fathers will put up an electric
light on Monumental Square tbey will con
tinue their concerts at a later hour, as long as
practicable.
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Zee Cream Festivals.
The ladies of tbe Privateer Amusement
Club will give an ice cream festival at tbe
Alliance Hall on Friday evening of this week.
Proceeds devoted to tbe parsonage fund of
Bethel Church.
At the festival given at TiodaU's store
last Thursday night, forty dollars were
cleared, which go to tbe organ fund of
Providence Baptist Church.
County Items.
Mr. Henry McLeod of Rafting Creek, bas
recently purchased tbe old Cato Mill, and
fitted it op for sawing, grinding and ginning.
He bas a very complete establishment and
guarantees satisfaction to tbe trade.
Capt. C. L. Williamson near Gaillard's X
Roads bas a large field of cotton wbich makes
a remarkably fine appearance as seen from tbe
road. Charley always makes good c:ops.
A very pleasant German was given at
Acton, the residence of Mrs. H. R. Raveoel,
near Statesburg, one night last week.
Several of our ycong ladies and gentlemen
were in attendance and greatly enjoyed them
selves.
A large party of banters will set out from
Wedgefield on Monday next on a deer bunt in
the swamp. We are ready to bet that tbey
will kill a million mosquitoes to every deer
toat they wiil sHarL
*?Killed on the Bail"?
The body of Bad (Robert) Sparks (col
ored) was found on the crossing of the
W. C. ? A. and C. S. & N. Railroads in this
city Sunday A. M., after the "4 40 o'clock"
train passed, lying across the rails of both
roads, his bead having been cut off, and
upper part of body, (the shoulders) entirely
tr.oshed away by the train. Strong suspicion,
growing ont of tbe attending circumstances,
existed in tbe minds of most persons who
saw him, to the effect that be bad been killed
and put there. This idea predominated in
tbe minds of tbe Coroner and Jury, and
strong efforts were made to get any cine by
which to reduce the suspicion to some
thing like a certainty, bnt not a particle of
proof of any kind conld be found pointing
that way, jet the opinion was so strong that
it outweighed the presumption thai he was
killed by tbe train.
Tbe verdict was "Death from causes nn
kcowo to tbe Jury."
We would suggest that a little detective
work in this case might be productive of
good results. On this occasion tbe victim
happened to be a mao little known or re
spected, bot if a uorder was really com
mitted before tbe body was placed on tbe
track, robbery was probably the motive, and
if so, then it follows that on some other
occasion a reputable citizen may meet the
same fate. Human life is beld very cheap
in these days any how, but a Coroner's Jury i
should on such an occasion leave no stone
unturned, bat should exhaust all means at
their command to ascertain the real facts.
Looks Like Business.
We clip tbe following, as a matter of news,
from tbe Sumter correspondence of tbe
Charleston World? The letter bears the date
of Aug 24:
According to appointment the stockholders
of tbe proposed Tillman paper came into
town yesterday, and & meeting was beld in
tbe court house. Since the last meeting let
ters had been received from Messrs. S. A.
Nettles of Manning and James Ranes of
Greenville in relation to editing and manag
ing tbe paper. After discussing at some
lecgth the question of electing an editor, it
was Snally decided to postpone it till the
next meeting and for the present to be satis
fied with effecting a permanent organiza
tion of the body. An election of officers result
ed in tbe choice of Dr. J. C. Spann as presi
dent ; B. Minims Pitts, vice-president, and
H. L. B. Wells, secretary and treasurer.
Board of directors : H. B. Mitchell for Con
cord and Zoar Township, J. W. Broadway for
Privateer and Manchester, Dr. R. Moore for
Wedgefield and Stateburg, S. J. Brown for
Providence Township, R. M. Aiman for
Spring Hill, Dr. Henry Y. DaBose for Swim
ming Pen?, B Prank McCuteben for Carter's
Crossing, Jos. M. Cooper for Mt. Clio and
MayesvHle John M. Miller for Sumter, R. A.
Frierson for Shiloh, J. M. Reames and Peter
Wilson, at large.
Business manager, John R. Keels. Messrs.
H.L.B. Wells, John R. Keels, E. M. Pitts,
R. M. Pitts and R. L. Herriot were appointed
a committee to draft a constitution and
by-laws. Tbe name chosen by the organiza
tion was "The People's Publishing Com
pany of Sumter, S. C." The naming of tbe
paper was postponed till the next meeting.
A canvass of the different clubs represented
showed that a subscription of $3,000 could
be ensi ly raised, one man offered to take as
much as $1,250 worth of stock, but tbe
prevailing opinion seemed to be against allow
ing one man to own so much stock, lest he
should be able to control tbe paper, and a
resolution was passed prohibiting any one
owning more :?an five shares ($25) of
stock. It was also resolved that no stock
should be sold to any but those in sympathy
with the farmers' movement and who are
acting with them at present. Tbe secretary
and treasurer and business manager were
ordered to open books of subscription to tbe
capital stock of tbe company, and to collect
25 per cent, of the subscriptions by tbe next
meeting, tbe balance to be paid when called
in. Tbe secretary w?s ordered to communi
cate with type foundries and press makers
and ascertain prices and terms on outfits.
The next meeting will be beld at tbe court
house on salesday in September.
Sumter-Haised Bananas.
At tbe invitation of Mr. A. A. Solomons
we made a visit to his home on Tuesday af
ternoon, and bad tbe opportunity of seeing
tbe beauties and treasures of bis garden,
which were a revelation to ns of ?hat skilled
care and attention can effect in Sumter.
Grand japonicas, gorgeous geraniums, im
posing bananas, graceful ferns greeted us from
all sides, and left an impression of beauty and
freshness which will long survive.
We were presented with several ripe bana
nas, equal in appearance, and unlike tbe av
erage home raised bananas, tbe equal in taste
of any that come to this market. We feel in
debted to Mr. Solomons for giving this op
opportunity of saying something in reference
to bis beautiful place.
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Pire.
At 12 o'clock to-day a fire broke ont in the
drying room of Lukens and Reifenjder's plan
ing mills, but was extinguished before much
damage was done. The fire department res
ponded promptly. By judicious and rapid
action, a disastrous conflagration was arres
ted._ _
A Matter of Dollars.
The price of cotton is always fixed by tbe
Exchange so as to allow a tare of six per
cent. That is, tbe farmer selling a bale of
cotton weighing 400 pounds, gets pay for
only 376 pounds. The manufacturer aims
to pay for only net cotton, the farmer sop
plying the wrapping. If a bale is covered
with only 3 pounds of bagging and 12 pounds
ties, then tbe farmer loses 9 pounds of cotton.
If tbe bagging and ties together weighed 24
pounds, then in a 400 pound bale tbe lots to
tbe farmer is just what he pays for tbe bag
ging and ties. If 600 pounds of cotton are
put in one bale, then tbe tare is 36 pounds,
and the farmer loses 12 pounds of cotton
besides the bagging -and ties. That is, when
a man sells a 600-poand bale of cotton,
covered with 24 pounds of bagging and ties,
be loses tbe price of tbe covering and tbe
price of 12 pounds of cotton. It is a saving
to put only 390 pounds of cotton in a bale,
and get tbe heaviest neat covering possible.
Very light bagging will not pay
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Building the Coast Line.
From tbe Augusta Evening News, the 20th.
Tbe Atlantic Coast Line is not waiting for
encouragement to build its extension on to
Angnsta.
Tbey are building tbe road withoot con
tributions and are sboviog the work right
through to completion.
The extension is already completed from
Sumter down to the Wateree, and now one
hundred and fifty bands have been put to
work on the road and are building on from
Wateree down in tbe direction of Orange
barg. Orangebarg is quite anxious that tbe
Coast Line paes through tbe town, and tbe
citizens there are holding a mass meeting
to-day to offer inducements to get Maoager
Walters to run the road to their town. Tbe
people there are so anxious to secure tbe road
that it is said that besides offering a depot
site free tbey are even willing to help grade
tbe road.
It is not yet decided tbat tbe Coast Line
will come to Augusta, it may change its
course and go to Millen, bo the people of
Augusta must not go to sleep believing that
tbe road will come here without making an
effort to get it. Tbey mast go to work and
make overtures to secure tbe road, otherwise
Augusta may lose it.
Want It Worse.
A few davs ago it was stated, and not
denied, tbat Columbia had offered one thou
sand dollars to the Southbound Railroad on
its completion to tbat city. By tbe Register
on tne 22nd, we see tbat a Committee of the
City Council will recommend to that body
that Columbia offer ten thousand dollars to
tbe company, to be paid when tbe road shall
be completed to tbat point.
This shows that Columbia wants the
Southbound somewhat, but not enough.
Why ten thousand dollars will Dot build
more than a mile of railroad, nor will it give
very extensive terminal facilities. To get it,
Columbia must want it still worse.
Meanwhile Sumter, like Uncle Remus' Brer
Rabbit, is "layin low and ain't savin
notbio." Tbe Southbound will meet the
Carolina Southern at this point?that is set
tled. Tbe Soutkbound is coquetting with
Miss Columbia, and will jilt her if she does
not take care. Let Columbia *'put up" $100,
000 or "shut up." That will look as if she
meant something. A paltry little ten thou
sand is not a drop in tbe bucket.
The indefatigable T. C. Scaffe has put up
another store on bis lot, immediately adjoin
ing his dwelling. It will be occupied by
Arthur Mason as a jewelry store.
Call at Gaillard & Lenoir's and examine into
the merits of Plastico, a substitute for wall
paper or Kalsomiae.
Letter from Qui Vive.
Pisqah, S. C, Aug. 26, 1890.
Mr, Editor : The meeting at Smithville
closed on Sunday. Presiding Elder Beasley
preached a most excellent sermon, after which,
the celebration of the Lord's Supper took
place, and was participated in by a Inrge
number of communicants.. There is nothing
that can impress us more in the stabili.y of
our country, than to see so many of our
good citizens partake of this most solemn
rite. Three united with the Church during
the meeting:.
Rev. J. J. Myers is now engaged at New
Hope in a protracted meeting. Rev. Mr.
Kenny is aiding him.
Cotton pickiuz is now in full blast, so are
the stores. Cuffie is happy, and he now in
dulges bis appetite to its fullest extent with
out a thought for to-morrow.
Mr. J. W. Burket showed me a curious
stalk of cotton in his field that has leaves
like the fingers on your band, and about
four bolls to the limb.
Your correspondent had the painful mis
fortune not long since, in getting bis eyes
and face badly bruised from bis horse dodging
under an oak tree, and from this grew out
that be got the "black face" in the fight the
Democratic Executive Committee had last
week. Such is this campaign, everything that
is imagined, is told as a fact. Qci Vive.
The Racket Store will remove about Septem
ber 1st from Liberty street to one of the new
stores new being built on Main street by
Capt. Reid.
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Ice.
W. J. Andrews gives notice to bis many
customers that be will continue the Ice busi>
ness, aod will sell as cheaply as they can buy
from anywhere else, and be solicits a con
tinuance of their patronage. Aug. 13?4
mv??*
Plastico, mixed with a little water makes a
splendid substitute for Kalsomine or wall
paper. For sale by Gaillard & Leuoir.
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Drops, Weggs-like, Into Poetry.
"Softer than sleep's are Tonic1 s caresses,
Kinder than love that betrays and blesses.
Blither than Springs when ber flowerful
tresses
Shake forth sunlight and shine with raio.
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 be,
for its formula bas in it ingredients that have
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 THE LEGISLATURE.
We the friends of Mb L. C. MILLS wish
bis name put in nomination as a candidate
for the Legislature. Knowing the past work
that he has done and the manner in which be
did it, we are willing to trust bim in the
future. SALEM.
Mayesville, S. C. _
Believing that faithful service in the past
is the best guarantee for the future, we pre
sent the name of Mb. ALTAMONT MOSES
for re-election to the House, subject to the
action of the Democratic Primary.
Many Friends.
Mr. Editor: Mb. A.K.SANDERS having
served Sumter County one term in the lower
House of Representatives, and given entire
satisfaction to bis constituents, is respectfully
requested to serve us another term.
_Many Fabmbrs.
FOR COUNTY AUDITOR.
I hereby respectfully announce myself to
my fellow citizens of Sumter County as a
candidate for the office of County Auditor,
subject to the action of the Democratic party,
and solicit their support. C. M. HURST.
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 respectfully,
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 bauds the duties of the office would
be faithfully discharged. Subject to the De
mocracy of Sumter County. Voters.
FOR PROBATE JUDGE.
Mr. Editor: The 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 bave 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 the 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 him
started, believing that his 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
renomioation by the friends of
July 28, '90. Education.
FOR THE SENATE.
Editor Watchman and Southron :
We who know Col. W. D. SCARBOROUGH
to be a man possessing the courage of his
convictions, and one thoroughly identified
with the general, and whole interest of our
County and State, heartily endorse bis
nomination for the State Senate, and trust
that he will consent to serve the people.
His Neighbors.
Providence, S. C, June 23, 1890._
To be entirely true to our be3t interests as
a people, we must keep in office the man who
has shown the most fitness, 1 therefore
nominate for the Senate Maj. MARION
MOISE, 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 votiDg,
ask yourself if Major Moise has not been true
to the best interests of Sumter county as
every occasion arose in the office be fills. As
you will have to answer affirmatively, I feel
sure that you will remember that a people
honor themselves most highly in honoring a
faithful public servant, otherwise their best
interests suffer. Farmer.
WOFFORD COLLEGE,
SPARTANBURG, S. C.
JAS. H. CARLISLE, LL. D., President.
Founded 1851.
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 lines of railway and their connections.
Seven Professors with corresponding Chairs
of Instruction, offering two A. B. Courses, in
one of whirh Modern Languages are substi
tuted for Greek.
Living cheap and good in Wightman Hall
and in Alumni Hal!; board in private fam
ilies $15 00 per month.
The ^overment is tnornl and paternal, but
without espionage or constraint.
Terms for entire session of eight and one
half months: Tuition, $40 00; Matriculatiou
fee, $10.00.
Fall Session Bep 1st (Mote, 1890
For Catalogue and further information, ap
ply to J. A. GAMEWELL,
Secretary of Faculty,
Aug. 13. Spartanbnrg, S. C.
THE UNDERSIGNED has established a
Real Estate and Collecaon Agency in
Sumter and desires property holders having
property for sale or rent to list same with
him. Tenants secured and rents collected
promptly. Beet references given. Office on
Mtiu Street at T. B. Curtis' 6tore.
Apr. 30, W, H, COMMANDER,
All true glory rests?
All praise, all hope for health and happiness-^
In SWIFT'S SPECIFIC (S. S. S.)
Indorsed by Leading Physicians.
Have used Swift's Specific (S. S. S.) in treatment of Blood Taint with remark
able success. J. WILEY QUILLIAN, M. IX, Easley, 8. C.
I cheerfully reoommend Swift's Spbcific (S. S. S.) as a tonic and general health
restorer : also in cases of Blood Poison it always give* satisfaction.
R. S. GORDON, M.D., Mfc Carmel, 111.
I have tried Swift's Specific (S. S. S.) in a very bad case of blood disease, and
take great pleasure in saying it was a perfect success, producing a complete cure. 1
have also tried it in many other cases with g^od results.
J. "S. YERION, M. D., Millsap, Texas. 4
Treatise on Contagious Blood Poison mailed free.
CopyriolUed by & S.S. Co. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. Atlanta, Ga. *
JUST RECEIVED.
One Car Load of the celebrated
White Hickory Wagons.
TO ARRIVE.
About September first, one Car
Load of Tennessee Wagons.
There will be no scarcity of either One or
Two Horse Wagons at my establishment this
Fall; nor Buggies, Carriages, Road Carts or
Harness,
Sumter, S. C, August 11, '90.
Parties who contemplate moving to
ARKANSAS, TEXAS, MISSOURI, KANSAS, NEBRASKA,
COLORADO, CALIFORNIA,
OR ANY OTHER PORTION OF THE
GREAT NORTH-WEST
SHOULD WRITE TO .
A. A. Gallagher, Agent,
ffissoiri Pacific and Texas and Pacific Railways,
103 Read House, Chattanooga, Tenn.,
Wbc will send Maps, Books, Pamphlets and other important descriptive matter
Free of Charge, and cheerfully answer all inquiries as to Passenger and Freight
Rates, Prices of Land, &c. July 2.
FINE SHOW OASES
?JLns Lowest IPssices.?
Also Wall and Prescription cases, Cedar
Chests, Barber Furniture, Jewelry Trays
ana Stools. Cabinet Work of all kinds. Complete Outfits for Stores and
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CHOICE
rn
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We are headquarters on the
above articles. Our stock of
Green, Black and Mixed Teas
are of better flavor and finer
quality than anything shown
for the money in any city. Our
Teas at 50cts. will equal any
thing sold at 75 cents. Our
75c. Teas we will guarantee to
be equal and in many instances
far surpass anything sold for
$1 per lb.
We handle only choice Cof
fees, fresh and ground fine.
"Our Blend" is without a doubt
the choicest article sold in this
city. Our 30cts. Roasted Cof
fee will equal anything seen
here for 35 cents.
You have only to try our
Teas and Coffees once to be
convinced of the above facts.
We mean what we say and will
refund money when our goods
do not satisfy the purchaser.
Our Stock of
Butter and Cheese
is fresh every week. We buy
direct from the finest cream
eries of New York State. We
have made this branch of our
business a study, and we are
satisfied, as others can testify,
that our goods are fresh, pure
and sweet. Our
Hams and Breakfast Strips
are of the well known and
highly quoted house of Hal
stead k Co., and they instruct
us to refund money when their
goods do not prove A. 1.
We sell only
Pure Leaf Lard,
and that at prices asked for the
inferior article.
If you will give us a call or
send in your orders we will fill
them to your entire satisfaction
and will give them prompt de
livery. You will find our sales
men prompt, attentive and po
lite to all callers.
Kingman i Co.
May 28. Main Street
for mm mim
rfrrarpTfRFcr IGST or FAILING MANHOOD;
Vl|rnjlI|jmGeneralandNERVO?S DEBILITY;
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?iitm JERIK MEDICAL CO., BUFFALO, N, Y,
f? ? TTTlTftV W. L. Donsria? Shoes arc
l/AUIlUil warranted, ana every paix
has his name and price stamped on bottom*
W. L DOUGLAS
$3 SHOE GENTLEMEN.
Fine Calf and Laced Waterproof Grain,
The excellence and wearing qualities of this shoe
cannot be better shown than oy the strong endorse
ments of Its thousands of constant wearers.
Se.00 Gennlne Hand-sewed, an elegant and
O stylish dress Shoe which commends itself,
00 Hand-aewed We?t. A fine calf
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$?.50 Goodyear Welt is tec standard dre*
*3
Shoe, at a popular price. . ? j ^ .
JSO Policeman's Shoe is especially adapted
for railroad men, farmers, etc
All made in Congress, Button and Lace.
$3 & $2 SHOES LAFo?tls.
have been most favorably received since introduced
and the recent improvements make them superioi
to anv shoes sold at these prices.
" if h
postal for order blanks.
Ask" your Dealer, and if he cannot supplyyou send
-'--d price, or a
direct "to factory enclosing adTertlaed" p
r order olanks.
W. Ii. DOUGLAS, Brockton, Moss.
FUR SALE BY
J. Battenberg & Sons, Agents,
Jan. 1_SUMTER, S. C
SHAVING
DONE BY ELECTRICITY
G. G. REDIC'S,
Next door to T. C. Scaffe.
Jan 1
H. A. HOYT,
Successor to
C. I. HOYT k BRO.
Gold and Silver Watches,
FINK DIAMONDS.
Clocks, Jewelry, Spectacles,
MERIDEN BRIT A NI A SILVERWARE, Ac.
REPAIRING A SPECIALTY.
Feh 1_
DAILY HACKS
-FROM
Rieb Hill to Glei Springs,
Six and One-Fourth Miles.
FARE, Baggage included - - - - $1.00
D. M LANCASTER,
July 23 Proprietor.
GAILLARD & LENOIR,
SUCCESSORS TO EDWARD E. REMBERT & CO.,
Are the men to call on
WHEN YOU NEED ANYTHING IN THE LINE OF
HARDWARE.
AGENTS FOR
Planet Jr. Cultivators and Horse Hoes.
Write for Catalogue.
Are pleased to call the attention of the public to the fact that
they can buy of us
Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Brushes,
The genuine Red Star Lead, cheaper than in any other market.
Try Regal Ready-Mixed Paints and be convinced.
PLASTICO?A substiute for Wall Paper and Kalsomiae,
Greatest Discovery of the age.
BUY THE
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As the hot season approaches everyone wants an Ice Cream
Cooler. Call and examine our stock.
FISHING TACKLE, HAMMOCKS, FLY
FANS.
Stoves of every description.
Oil Stoves from $1.00 up.
Tinware, Potware, Wo^enware.
We call special attention of the Carpenters to
OUR UNE OF TOOLS.
Hubs, Rims, Spokes, Bar Iron, Iron Pipe.
DuPont's Gun Powder.
Fuse Caps and Powder for Blasting purposes.
AGENTS FOR
S***1' abaker Wagons and Road Carts, Bug
gies, Carriages and Phaetons.
REPOSITORY ON MAIN ST,
April. 23. Sxxrrxtoir, SL C.
WORTH REMEMBERING !
MUTUAL, LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY,
OF NEW YORK.
RICH'D A. McCURDY, Pres.
ASSETS - - - $136,401,328.02
LIABILITIES - - 126,744,079.58
SURPLUS - - - $9,657,248.44
1843. 1890.
When solicited to insure in other Companies remember tbat The Mutual
Life Insurance Company, of New York, is entitled to your first consideration,
since it holds the foremost place among the Life Insurance institutions of the
world, and offers superior advantages in all the features of business, together
with unequaled financial security.
1.?It is the oldegt active Life Insur
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2 ?It is the largest Life Insurance
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3?It is the strongest financial in
stitution in the world, its assets
amounting to more than ?136,000,000.
4. ?It is the safest company in which
to insure.
5. ?It is the cheapest company it)
which to insure. I'.s large dividend
returns reduce the final cost of insur
ance to a minimum.
shows economic management.
9. ?Its new policy is the most liberal
ever offered by any insurance company.
10. ?It places no restrictions upon
travel, occupation or residence alter be
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It.?Being practically non-forfeitable
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and not a lawsuit.
12 ?It is the simplest and most com
prehensive form of insurance contract
ever issued. If the policy-holder pays
his premiums while be lives, the com
Q ?It is the best company in wbicb j pany will pay the full value of his policy
to insure, as it combines all the ad
vantages of age, large and select mem
bership, financial strength, absolute
security, and the cheapest insurance
tbat is honestly possible uoder any con
tract which has a defiuite value to tbe
beneficiary.
7.?It has no stockholders to claim
any part of the profits. Tbe assets and
surplus all belong to the insured.
8 ?Its ratio of expenses to receipts
when he dies.
13.?Ail claims are paid immediately
upon acceptance of proofs of death.
14 ?The distribution policy of this
company presents a most attractive in
vestment feature. It not only accumu
lates the surplus arising from the premi
ums over the cost of the insurance on
each policy in force during the distri
bution period, but increases it by com
pound interest.
ALTAMONT MOSES, Agent for Sumter.
Edward L. Geriiand,
July 9 General Agent, Columbia, S. C.
WILSON & SPAWN,
INSURANCE AGENTS,
SUMTER, S. C.
Representing some of the best Fire Insurance Companies doing business in the
United States, for Sumter, Clarendon and Williamsburg Counties, we beg to
solicit a share of the patronage of our friends in these counties.
FRANK N. WILSON, Manning.
J. M. SPANN, Sumter, S. C.
July 10?x
CITY LOTS AND FARMING
LANDS FOR SALE.
WE HAVE ON HAND more than 206 !
business, and residence lots, ninny of |
the latier improved, for sale on easy terms. 1
Those wanting lots would do well to consult :
us before buying, and those having property !
in city or country lor sale are requested to j
place same in our bands and we will Mud i
purchasers.
W. A. BOWMAN, k
W. H.INGRAM,
May 21 Real Estate Brokers k Agents.
DRESSMAKING.
LADIES' DRESSES CUT AND MADE
in the latest style, fit and work war
ranted and satisfaction guaranteed, by Miss
Adele Osteen, Republican street, opposite
Harby Avenue. Prices as reasonable as good
work can be done for. Feb 8
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