Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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C|t Bi m??jluau aili io aiinm WEDNESDAY, OCT. IO, 1894, ?i?er?d dt We Fo?t Office at Sitmter , S C-j as Second Class Matter. J. D Craig-Form*tare. W. H. Ingram, Master-Sales. Schwartz Bros.-A Short Cut. The Simoods National Bank-Statement. Brown, Cuttino ? Delgar-Specialities for October. Ducker <fc Boltman-Cheap ! Cheaper ! Cheapest ! _ Personal. Mr. A. S. Briggs waa in the city Monday. Capt. R. A. Brand spent Monday in the city. Mr. Jobs Cresswell spent Saturday and Sunday ID the city. litas Sallie Mazyck, of Char leaton, is visit? ing Miss Mary Yeadon. Mr. F. A. Tn? de well is now with Messrs. A. S. k W. A. Brown. Mr. fleury S^ana; vrbo has been quite sick a week^aaif is able to be o\iz: Geo. Join I*. Ken oed? of Camden iain, the city to-day, on legal business. D. M. Young, Esq., has opened an. office np-stairs next door to the Sumter Herald office. .|la. W. T. Campbell, aod children re? turned last Thursday from a visit to relatives Mr. 1 t. Sholar, A. C. L. Train Des patcbftr, has mo?ed bis family from Wilming? ton to tbls city. Mr. Ashley Moore is in the city and bas charge of the Express office ia the absence of Mf^.M^SpaiiiO^ - Mr. C E. Dennietoa bas been made Chief Train Dispatcher of the Ch*rleaton Sumter and: Northern lt. R. " Dr. Archie China is spending a while in Charleston and* on Sallivans Island for the benefitof his health. ; ; ? | The hoar for the meeting of the Lodge of Good Templare, ?ro? bow co- \v-ikl be 8 o'clock. Mr. J. Wallace Epperson baa opened a. Livery and Feed Stable on Liberty Street at the stand lately vacated by W. J. McKain. It seems to be settled beyond dispute that the Charleston., Sumter A ad Nortbern Rail? road has been purchased by . the Coast Line Coroner H. CommanderMr. T. B. Kennedy and Mr. Mike Gallagher spent last Friday slaying s5.uir.reU1 in Waterfe Swamp Do yon traver^ Are you " a shipper? The "Rand-lcSaliy Railway Gaide aod Baad Book" contains Al F pertiaeot information. Ask your News-dealer. Bet. J. W. Baoiet will deliver hts lecture, 4iMoon*binev to-m?rrow evening. It is for the benefit of ? worthy cause ano* is sure to be instructive and interesting^ Admission 25 cents. ? ; . Sumter is prolific of newspaper schemes. Tue latest is a monthly journal' to be issued, by the Henry Timrod Society, of Gladed School. It is almost a settled fact that the monthly will beamed. The City Council will, ' i-a future, meet io the Connell Chamber io the new City Hall. Clerk and Treasurer Burst, the Weedier Bureau aad Factenum Isaac, the local weather prophet are now doing business at the new stand. Carnival Days. Oct. 16, 17 and 18 at the- rooms of the Y. M. C. A. During Carnival days the Ladies Auxiliary will serve Punches'* to the hungry ones and refreshments will be on band for the thirsty ones at popular prices. -mm ? > * * a-i Railroad Accident. A son of Mr. D. W. Alderman, of Alcolu, fell under the wheels of a log train on the tram road connected with "bia father's mill and had both legs crushed on Monday. Dr. J. A. Mood went down on a special, and am? putated both legs. The unfortunate young man stood the operation well, and yesterday b i 3 condition waa favorable to recovery. The Daily Item. The first daily for Sumter will be issued from the press of the Watchman and Southron on Monday afternoon, October 15tb. The new journalistic venture will be known aa tba Daily Hem, will be four pages in size and four columns to the page. Mr. Hubert G. Osteen will be editor and proprietor and will be asssisted ia the local department by Mr. E. I. Reardon. The publication of the Daily Item will have no effect on the Watchman and Southron, which will be issued every Wednesday aa heretofore. This office merely does the typographical and press werft. It bas become evident that Sumter needs a daily and the Daily Bern should succeed. Lecture This Evening. Rev. John Kershaw will deliver a lecture 00 South Carolina History this evening before the Library Association. Mr D. M. Young will read a selection from a South Carolina author. Lecture begins at 8 o'clock, All persons in tersa ted are invited to attend. The Grand Opening. Schwartz Bros., Dry Goods Emporium was crowded from the forenoon to late afternoon on Wednesday and Thursday of last week. The lady petrous were out in force inspecting the magnificent stock of staple and novelty dress goods, that the Messrs. Schwartz purchased at low tariff prices. In every department the display has never before been surpassed. The millinery department was the center of attraction, and several ladies wbo are always the best judges of such mat? ters-say that the new styles are the most becoming for several seasons. In the arrangement of displays, taste char? acteristic of the Palace Emporium was evident on every band. To use a trite, but io this instance appropriate figure, it was like apples of gold in pictures of silver. - mm ? i i^ It Fays Expenses. The County Board of Control met on Saturday and received the monthly report of Dispenser, and transacted other business. The gross sales for mooth of September amounted to $1,838 30, and the grass profit realized was $358.27and nat profit after pay ieg months' expenses $159.94 against a deficit of about $43. the previous month. After some diacuuaion the establish men t of a dispensary In Mayesville was determined, provided a majority of the citizens declare in favor of it. Court. The business of the Sessions Court was con? cluded last week with the exception of the presentment of the Grand Jury. Mr. George Manotte has been employed by the Grand Jury to examine the books of the county offi? cials, and unti he has completed this work the presentment will Dot be made. He bas completed the examination of the School Commissioner's books and found them correct. He is at work on the Treasurer's books. The following sentences were imposed : Mack Welsh-Larceny of Live Stock. 1 year. Snow Walters-6 months. The court has been engaged in disposing of the civil docket for several days. Marriage. Mr. J. McF. Spann will be married in Selma, Ala., at 4 o'clock this afternoon to Miss Lisette Baker, of tbat city. Miss Baker is a sister of Mr. R. H. Baker of this city. To the happy couple we extend congratula? tions. Deaths. The two year old soo of Mr. and Mrs. G. B Murrell died on Friday night last, after a brief illness. The remains were taken to North Carolina for interment on Sunday. Mrs. M. M. Donglas,yonngest sister of Rev James McDowell, of Manning died un Sep? tember 29th. She was a sister of Mrs. Jno. S. Richardson and Mrs. R. J. Dick, deceased. Mr Xttary S. Stevens, yougest daughter of Bishop William Capers and the beloved wife of Bishop P. F. Stevens of the Reformed .B-piscap&l Church, aftw a long-illness,; died ocr tte1 3d; instant, at her -home w Orange burg, S. C., in her 6lstyear. The burial services were pertormed by Re*. J. Walter Diekson, Presidio g Bider Of tbe Orange bi; rg District-- The State. Capt. Isham Moore, of the Rafting Creek section, died at bis nome on Saturday last. Re was 61 years of age, and was one of the best known men in the county, having friends, in aJJ sections. Bis health had been de?iothg for several -months and his death. was^EKH unexpected:. The fea eral services w?W ueld *r High Hill? Church o? Sunday afternoon and a large congregation was pre? sent Religious. The Baptist Sunday School will meet in the afternoon hereafter. ? :- i There will be no service in the Baptist church next Sunday ? morning or night, on account cf the pastor's absence in attendance upon the meeting of the - Saotee Rapist Association at Magnolia. ' After Mr. Brown's return, the night ser rice will begin at 7:30, instead Of at 8 ; the mor ni OK service at 11:30. Every Sunday, just preceding the sermon, Mr. Brown- will4e4ver a h>e minutes talk to children ta the form of object lessons. ! Last Sunday, he used a 40 foot tape, a y.nrd stick, a two-foot rule and a one foot rule. Io his next talk, he will use the magnet. r Tbs Rer. Jobn Kershaw will officiate at the church ot the holy Cross, Stateburg, next So oday, Oct. 14th, at ?1:30 o'clock a. m. : The Rev. W. T. Capers will preach at the Church of the Holy Comforter, Sumter, next Sunday, at ll o'clock a. rn. and 4 30 p. m. Sour for Sunday School 3:30 p. m. St. James Evangelical Lutheran congrega? tion. F?st?r W. B. Croak. Services will be held ob next Sunday evening at 7.30 p. m., o?ex D ickex & Bullmans atore. Sunday School at iO a. to. The public ?re cordially invited. The ttayesvtlle Presbyterian Church on the 16th of Sept., unanimously elected the Rev . J. S. Sta^eoaoo, ot West Le JU ug 5 oo Presby : tery,*^cyn?d of-'Kentucky, as ?ts pastor. He has not yet accepted tbe cati, out n gi vi cg it bis favorable consideration. The Arr es t of Mr. Holmes. Mr. A. Barron Holmes, who has travelled in the interest of Walker, Evans & Cogswell Co., Printers and Stationers, of Charles? ton for many years and baa made regalar visits to Somter, was io the city last week soliciting orders. Be was seen by City Clerk C. M. Hurst, aod informed that in accordance with an ordinance of this city be would have to procure a license. Mr. Holmes objected and asked for time to write to his bouse for instructions. Bis request was granted. Later he waa seen by one of the po? licemen,and told substantially the same thing, who did oot know that Mr. Horst bad already seen him. He was oot arrested as has been staled. It is currently reported that he received j instructions from tis house not to pay the j license, but to emplpy an attorney and fight the ease. Tbe sections of th? ordinance UDder which Mr. Holmes and ali solicitors for job work, blanks, ?c., are required to pay a license is as follow?: Printing Offices-Job Printing, other than regular newspapers per year $5.00. Job Printing-Dealers or agents, transient, soliciting orders for job work, blacks, etc., per day $5.00 This ordinance, as all residents of Sumter know went into effect on Septemoer 1st, and that it provides ? license for every Hoe of business, a certain amount per year of each resident, permaoeo; dealer, mechanic, doctor etc., anda certain amount per week or month of each transient. This is the law of the city, enacted for the purpose of raising revenue, and as long it is the law it should be enforced." Accidental Shooting. Mr. F. L. Player killed another negro on Saturday night. The killiag occarred io M ay es ville, and was accidental.' Mr. Player was in the store of Jackson & Smith and was examining the pistol of Mr. H. S. Thomas, who clerks in that store. While examining toe mechanism of ths pistol, it was dis? charged and the ball struck James Rem bert, a negro boy about sixteen years old, who had jost a moment before stepped into tbe store, mortally wounding bim. The negroes-those ot Mayesville being somewhat noted for obstreperousness-began making threats against Mr. Player and if the white men of the town, led by the Mayor, Mr. J. ?. Mayes, had not taken prompt measures the threats may have been followed by some overt act As it was they were forced to keep tbeselves within bounds. Wheo Rembert died oext day at 12o'clock, j Coroner Commander promptly took charge aud held the inquest. It happened that the jury was composed of twelve white men and two negroes, which furnished an excuse for more insolent talk by the negroes. One or more of them went so far as to tell the Coroner that be should not hold the inquest unless he drew a new jurv to be composed of seven negroes and seven white men. The Coroner told them that he would hold the inquest with the jury as drawn by the Sheriff, notwithstanding their objections. This quiet? ed most of them, although it is threatened that a warrant will be taken out for Mr. Player, charging him with murder, despite the verdict of the jury signed by all fourteen of them, that the shooting wa9 wholly acci? dental. -- Death of a '76 Democrat. John Malony, (commonly koown as John Brown and also John Darr) an old crippled negro, who worked in the old Sumter News, and True Southron printing offices for years, and subsequently in other offices as roller boy to the old Washington band presses, died last Thursday night aged about 72 years. Daddy John was always a Democrat, even during reconstruction daj9, and in '76 voted for Hampton. He bas voted at every electioo since that time, and in all the Democratic primaries, except the last, from which he was debarred by the rules of the Irby Executive Committee. Old John was an humble man, but true to bis friends. Hood's Pills are the best family cathartic and liver medicine. Harmless, reliable, sure. China Soda Fount will be in full blast dur? ing the Carnival, and every one most drink and be merry. Bring your friends and let them see what fine soda can be bad in Sumter. Tbs best assortment of Toilet Soaps can be bad nt China's Drug Store from 5c. to 75c. per c*ke. Call and see. MAKE IT A SUCCESS. An Address to the People of Sumter. SUMTER, S.C., Oct. lo, 1894. I desire to impress upon everyone io our city, regardless of age, sex and condition, the necessity ot* ocr working day and night to make the Carnival a succ?s*. Lay aside your business for awhile, give your em? ployees and clerks the opportunity to help us, and we pledge our faith, that you will never regret it. The time given will be retuied with full interest, and the whole community will be benefited thereby. We think we have arranged a very attractive programme, something to please the visitors. Hundreds of strangers will be here, and we are anxious to demonstrate to the world that the "Game Cock" City is the garden spot of the State, prosperous aod progressive. We court comparison, and by your help we will bear off the laurels. A9 we succeed so will our city prosper, the greater our success, the greater our city's prosperity. Come then, one and all, help us with your work, help us with your purses. We depend upon you. We extend a "'Welcome" to everybody to visit tis, aod'experience the hospitality of Sumter, especially to '?The Press," the leaders and exponents of the thoughts of the people. Ob Monday next, every citizen must take of bia coat, and in some manner deco? rate his place of business and bis home. ' The Carnival wilt'commence on Tuesday next, and there will be no postponement on account ot the weather. H. C. MOSES, Chairman. ?'? - i i i Number the Houses. Mr. Editor: Wouldn't this be a good time to number the bouses in the city as has so often been suggested by the Watchman and Southron? It will never do for the Carnival to come and go and designate the places by a number. When it is done I suggest that the numbers begin at the intersection of Main and Liberty streets, running out each (4) ways; And all the streets crossing Main Street should number each way from Main, and those paralM with Main Street should number each way from Liberty Street. Then North Main and South Main and East and West Linerty would be the names of the respective parts o these streets, and all streets parallel with Main would haven North or South prefix.-?nd those crossing Main Street au East or Wes' prefix. W. The C. S. and N. to be Reorgan? ized. The Charleston, Sumter aud Northern R. R , which went into the bands of a receiver in 1891 will shortly be reorganized and pass into the bands of some larger system or be taken in hand hy its new owners. There have been rumors of a deal and a reorganization for sometime, but until last Friday and Saturday there was not sufficient basis for the rumors to gain general belief. On Friday and Saturday there were develop? ments that enabled those interested to state positively that there bad been a deal, that the road would be reorganized or change hands, and that ail outstanding indebtness would be paid up within ten days or two weeks. Immediately there was quite an effort by those who were posted to buy up the outstand? ing time checks, which previously had been a drug on the market At a heavy discount. If the checks are paid off as stated, several knowing ones will be ahead on the transac? tion. As to who has or will acquire coctiol of the road there are numberless reports and surmises, but not one can be verified, and those best informed say that it will be seve? ral day s before the matter will be public. The reports say that the Coast Line has bought it ; that the Seaboard Air Line bas bought it, that the Louisville and Nashville has bought it together with the South Caro? lina road, and so the reports go. It is to be boped that some strong system other than the A. C L. has bought the C S. & N. as it will give Sumter the benefit of continued competition. To be bottled up by one system would be the death of Sumter's ambitions. The Carnival Crowd. A large crowd is assured from Columbia. Aslo from Orangebarg, Darlington and the country along the C. S. AN. will be well represented. The W. C. & A will bring a big crowd each day from between this city and Florence and beyond. / The Central will come loaded each morn? ing, if all come who expect to. The Manchester and Augusta will have the largest passenger traffic since it was opened. And ali the dirt roads will be fi ll led with vehicles coming towards Sumter. Our Advertisers. J. D. Craig, the veteran undertaker and furniture dealer, bas an advertisement to-day that no" dne "can fail-reading. It is promi? nent and attractive, and ?9 full of facts that the careful buyer will want to know. Mr Craig's years of square dealing is sufficient recommendation. Schwartz Bros', have a new advertisement to-day and a store full of new goods. Brown, Cuttino & Delgar have a stock of clothing that was bought to sell. They tell to-day something about bow they will sell them. Read aad go early to avoid the rush. Ducker & Bultman always have a com? plete assortment of goods in every depart? ment of their big store. The gooda are always new and seasonable because they be? lieve in advertising, and cannot keep tbe goods long on band. There is a new ad. to-day. Bank Statements. The regular quarterly statement of the Bank of Sumter was published in the last issue, and, owing to the late hour at which tbe copy was brought io, and the burry in going to press, a notice was omitted. The statement shows the bank to be in a healthy condition, and the amount of deposits are larger than when the last statement was made. The management of the bank deserve the utmost credit for the good showing it makes after several years of the greatest finan? cial stringency this country bas ever expe? rienced. Attention is directed to the regular state meat of the Simonds National Bank, pub? lished to-day. The deposits are $40,000 in excess of deposits the same date last year. The rediscounts one-half less, and the busi? ness has increased one-third in the same time, judging from the deposits. Since the state? ment was called for, a large'deposit? has been made in New York by the C. S. b N. R.R., and piaced to the credit of the bank to cover pay rolls for five months, which are now being paid out here. The Simonds Bank is thus acting in the capacity of a U. S. sub-treasury as the C. S. & N. is in the bands of the U. S. Courts. Winbura's Gallery is now open. He will continue business at old stand until he moves into his new gallery. Two hundred and fifty Novels expected to arrive within a few days by H. G. Osteen k Co. ?PE?ULTIES For October? Men's D. B. Sack Snits, $7.50, They are all wool and well worth more money. Boy5* Knee Pants Suits, 65c. And nicer grades $1.50, $2JOO, kc. Knee pants 4 to 16 years in size, 25c. to $1.75. AH-Wool Underwear, ?1,00, Well worth $2 to $3. Sam? ple Lot Come in soon, they won't last long. Our Hats and Caps Are good bargains and you can get what you want, ali sizes and prices. CARRY THE BEST LINE CLOTHING, HATS, ETC., IN SUMTER. So if you fail to see us when you are here, you will lose money sure. Call to see us. Brown, Cuttino & Delgar, Corner Main and Liberty Street, Sumter, S. C. Trade ^j^^Mark. 30 on A ??ORT Cut % NDO OO Often prove6 the longest way. BUT HERE IS A CUT That is sure to make short work of ali these goods. We place on sale to-day an attractive and serviceable line of NOVELTY DRESS GOODS, 36 to 38 inches tfide, at 16, 18, 21 and 25 cents per yard. Just a third sliced off the price. All of our Cashmeres, in black and colors, formerly sold at 25c. now go at 20c, and our 35c line for 25c The Senate did this with its Little Tariff Hatchet, and we hasten to give our patrons the benefit of same. To keep you posted is th0 object. Therefore, watch for our prices weekly. We have the goods and plenty to supply you all. We mean what we say: CHEAP GOODS YOU SHALL HAVE. Note the following and profit thereby: Domestics 1 case Calicos] at 4c. yard. l|case Calico-Indigo, Blues, Mournings and Fancy styles at 5c. Best goods made. 1 case Ginghams (good quality) in Fancy Dress Styles and Small Aprou Checks at 5c. 1 bale 36-in. Sea Island at 4c, worth 6c. 1 bale 36-iu. Sea Island at 5c, worth 7c. 1 bale 36-in. Sea Island at 6c, worth 8Jc 1 case Ladies* Fast Black Ho6e at 10c. and 15c. worth double. 1 case Fast Black (Misses') Ribbed Hose at 10c. Our entire stock goes at just such remarka? bly low prices. G-ive us a Call and save money. SCHWARTZ BROS. Millinery and Dressmaking, Will buy an all-wool suit, sizes 34 to 42. 5?c. Will buy a Boy's Knee Pants suit. 25c. Will buy a pair of Knee Pants, -At the store of D. J. CHANDLER, The Clothier. My Fall & Winter 8tock is now in and I am ready for business. I have as complete a line of Men's and Boy's Clothing, Hats and Furnish? ing Goods, as you will find io Sumter. I also carry a very good line of Men's and Boy's Shoes from $1.00 to $3.50. I have ||J^Y5 forMen&Boys At 25c. ^at wear very (OnHnBHI well indeed, Also the finer grades in the latest and most popular styles. in Clothing I can show you most any style you want from the cheapest to the finest. The long "Cambridge" and "Oxford" Sacks and "Regent" Cutaways, will be very popu? lar this season. I will appreciate your pa? tronage and think you will save money by buying your goods from me. Respectfully, D. J. Chandler, THE CLOTHIER. Sep 12