Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20, 15?9. The Swater Wotcrwian was roundea *n 1850 and the True Southron in 1866. The Watchman and Southron COT has the combined circulation and influence of both of the old papers, and is mani? festly tbe be9fc advertising medium in Samter We cheerfully give space lo the letter of Mr R C McFaddin, who takes issue with us and others who favor the opening of the new road across Black River. We know" full well that the road will be an expen? sive one to build and will cost a considerable sam annually to main tain ike roadway and keep the bridges in repair, bet even granting this contention of Mr McFaddin and others who do not favor the road, we are still of the opinion that the road should ce built. The people who live on tbe eastern side of Black River need the road and we are reliably informed a "large majority" of them have petitioned the County Board of Commissioners to build the road. The city of Sumter needs the road, and a large majority of the j business men and taxpayers of this city have already placed themselves j on record in favor of the road by signing a petition for it, and we are not going too far when we assert that ninety-five per cent of the tax payers of this city favor the proposi? tion We do not know whether a "respectable majority" of all taxpay? ers of the county favor or oppose the the new road, but we do know that uot only a "respectable majority," but a C4vast majority" of all the citi? zens who have been approached sign j ed tbe petition. Those who have been approached are those most directly Interested and those who are now most seriously inconvenienced by the lack of a short and convenient public highway to the Court House ; and we contend that the wishes of these taxpayers should be respected and their request granted, if there is a practicable route across Black River in the vicinity o? the point indicated, and if the road can be opened at an expense that is not too great in comparison with the value of road when completed. We regret that our editorial nettled Mr. McFad? din, but as the road is a matter of public importance we discussed it from that point of view, and until it is shown conclusively that the road is impracticable we cannot but feel that these who oppose it are unmiud fal of tbe best interests of the peo pie-the taxpayers-who live in the southeastern section of the county and cf those who live in tbe city of Sunder Mr McFaddir: arid others who reside on this side of Black River cannot view the road ia the ! same iight as those who have a personal and vita! interest ir: it, for they would rot only not be benefited by the new road, but would have their taxes increased., and to that ex? tent they would be injured. Conse quer.tlv, we deem it selfish to oppose the road, and it was io this sense j that we used ti?e term In our edito- i ria? We exact t;o pledge from Mr j McFaddin to write r:o additional ! letters, but on the contrary invite j him lo enter into a ful; and free diu- j cussiun of the road question We ? feel sure that a clear statement of the character of ,the swamp and the difli j cuines that would be encountered in j opening thc road wotiid be of value j and interest to ail ?be taxpayers of ', the county The Militia Fund ?o m:k?2? the anaoancc?irn; as to ! i the disrribc:i-n oi -r.t- ??:;U:? appro- ; i propriaioii t :r tb'j militia, one item cf ' ?12 3 -Vj, 1 jiging exneasss ci the O . V XT - - 1 >b,ito troops ta l\S?7 1 S'2, W*3 ^CCI- ; dentally omitted. Tnis k?- ?7?S2f?.5u of itt* rrgioa! appropriation of ?s OOO. Gsa F .; - is now gji??g f.h va i w;*h ! too acDQi! distributions to the cc vc ra i ? ccsmnbs in tho S.*a'c. Eich of tjo j com^aaiss will ?et i : 3 ero re.::: share cf I che fand-?173.79. Ia 1?3T ll:. Thomas McIntosh of Ailea toTn. Teas , bad aa atteck cf dysentery which became chronic. ';I w.is treated by the b?3t physicians in East Tennessee without a care," he says. "Finally I tried Chamber? lain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. After usiog about twelve bottles I wa3 cured eoand and well." For sale bj Dr. A. J. China. Japanese doy leys, fancy tisane paper at H. G. Osteea & Co. ! Rural Mail Delivery on ; ! Routes in South Carol Congressman Stokes G Important Information a Suggestions. To Editor Watchman acd Soutfcro: Will you kindly permit rae spec ? say to your readers tbat OD last S J day the Postmaster General signed order which grants to South Car what I have been striving for ? thao a year past to obtain for whole country. This order proi for the delivery of mail along c Star Route in South Carolina. It I be understood that Star Routes ioc j all mail routes where the mail is cai ? through the country by private con ance There are 373 of these rc ic South Carolina, quite a? numbe which run through your county, that they touch almost every neigh hood in the State. This service ?ill begin July 1st i for a term of four years All tba necessary on the part of the pe living ou, or adjacent to, one of t! Mail Rouies, in order tc secure delivery of their mail, is to erect a oe the roadside ic such position f the carrier can reach it without leav the seat of bis vehicle, and thea dit the postmaster to send your mail out such carrier. As this service is being undertai in an experimental way, and in So Carolina only, upon my suggestion ? urgent recommendation, I may bo p doned for feeling some anxiety for st results in the whole State as will just the assurances I have given he Much is depending upon the inter and appreciation shown by cur peopli As a first evidence of proper inter and appreciation I hope our people vs erect neat boxes-don't bo content wi aoy old waste box-and let them ready for the first trip of the carri under the new contracts next July. Very truly, J. Wm. Stokes, Washington, Dec 12. 1899 THE PROPOSED ROAD. f?lr. R. C. McPaddin State His Position on the Matter. Editor Watobman and Southrou : Your remarks io the editorial i the 6 instant io regard to th proposed new road 'over Black- Rive Swamp are unfair and ungeneroui If I know my own mind, my chit objection to the road is on account c the increased taxation it will ceoes sitate, and I was very unfortunate if failed to impress this faot upon th minds of the members of the Roar of County Commisioners. I ac perhaps better acquainted witii rh bsramp through whien this road weuii pass than any man now living warned the couioj.i0sioo1.rs. that i ?7cuid bo a 4 Big thing*' the "Bgges thing'7 of the kind ever ucd-rtaket? i; Sumter Co. I also warned them tba it would require 12 bridges (I thought I was not absolutely certain, but. i couid cc ascertained by person? inspeo ;icc. .t will ;akc a lot cf money s the very outset to build these brid the material for v;h;ca will aave io b. psid for ia money : theo these Bridges will have to be kept, up for ail rime, th? expense for repairing will never ccze.c Now who ?3 to famish tho money, she is to near thin expense ? Why ol course, the tax payer> of ibo couoty, tho tax payers ot the whole county ? dont think any one wiii deny that the ccotity already has more bridgea thac the board cf commissioner-; can possi? bly kaep ?o gond conditio:, without resorting to escessive taxation. Now Mr Editor you claim tbs', "V?S? major ity of citizens" favor opening tho roai, i confess in my. obtuseness, I co not understand exactly what you me^.n, you can't mean a majority cf the tax payers of the couoty whose money keeps up the bridge, becaa;e tho rax payers of tbe county have had no opportunity ~ct of makin* tbeir wishes known. If I v:ere assured that u "va's: ri^j ;ri:y'' or even u respectable majority of the tus payers V?-T2 in fa TOT ot opening tbs road ? would ccise my cppo.;! io:; to it ar oreo Your remarks c thc Crsc par cJinooa1. perhaps about; ha': >.", -:re timciy, sensible, und to tie p'i;;r. but io the latter parr, Lncr \n% a!.L-( sr. entire!? r.y u^t'er < : f-x ation you ?;o out of your way to impure . sellan arj-? ir^'-rfSteJi? motives to iLose who oppose t!??* road Thc cous tv comeiesionen are called upon to peri rm a v?ry gravo duty ? Their responsibility is great, bu- I feel very sure 'hat rhey wii. not bo:':: tn..-re? solves wilh ire ;4?r :.r-s" ot th:? man, or tbat mac, th.- "fee <r;.o raaay'' bu- will take *: broad and libera! vie:? of the ma ter, .,':<l : i I diligently coosider tbs inrercsr. and welfare not aiocc o' the 4,v;st majority ot citizens, but of ali thc tasj ayers in tbe county As wo feel a little bit nettled by your remarks, we expect you to puliish this c ?mtnur.ication, and I think I can safily promise that ? will nol trouble you with another. Yours respectfully, R C. MoFaddin. Toe company that m ao af sci uteri cbc soaool charts tba: had suco, a miraculous sale io this eta'e a yea-r ago, i* r.o--? advertising for "active boergetio1' agents to teil Eiore school ecpplus hero Now that the public ha? ^? ?treo on to the wiies of Mr Tu?wiier it ts likely that the nest mao vrho coa;-:? from that bou-e wi!) have a stumpy old row to h. e. Thc managers ol that bom-e o.ay be wi=e, but it dees net look like it lr, try io fish for suckers VT;::.-, toe ?sisa i-ait twice ia tho same hfie - Florence Times Washington. D^?o 1-t -Tho senate today by a decisive vote and practi? cally without discussion laid on the table the Pettigrew resolution of in? quiry as to whether or not United ?tates forces had recognized the Fii piuo insurgents' flag and had turned over Spanish soldiers to the insur? gents It agreed to the house Christmas recess resolution and agreed lo meet tomorrow to receive reports on the composition of its committees for this congress. The vote on the Pettigrew r?solu tion resulted 41 ayes to 20 nays We would call attention of all tax payers to the necessity of paying their taxes before the 31st instant. Last year when cotton was very low it was practicable to get an exten? sion of time for paying taxes, but this year our people csn hardly expect such indulgence, because it is generally recognized and admitted that 1899 has been a good year with prosperous business, and there is no good reason for the extension So that unless there is to be a change of! the fiscal year the State will want tn j collect the taxes due bj' the end of this month, and the very strong probability is that she will insist on j it So it will be a prudent business i precaution for every one to pay his j taxes before Dec 31st, instant Pay j your taxes without delay, and avoid j the rush at the last of the month. Volcanic Eruptions. Arc grand, but Skin Eruption? rob lifo of joy. Bncklen's Arnica Salve cures them ; also Old Running and Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons, Cums, Warts, Cuts. Bruises. Burns, Scalds, Chapped Hands, Chilblains. Best Pile Cure on earth. Drives out Pains and Acnes. Only 25 cts. a box.- Cure guaranteed. Sold b J. F. W. DeLorme. Drn"?- 2-6 Cotton Seed Wanted. Having severed my connection with the Sumter Oil Mill Co., I am now prepared to pay the highest cash prie? for cotton seed a: the old C. S ct N depot. I am aiso handling meal and bulls. See me before celling or ex? changing your seed W. B. BOYLE. S?pt 15-?f Tennessee Mules. A car load of nice Tennessee Moler, select? ed by me io person, have just arrived. Dec 20 W. B BOYLE l?state of Mrs? Hannah M. Cusick, DECEASED. ALL PERSON'S hading claims against said Esttte will present same duly at? tested, end all persons in anyway indebted to said E?tatp wtli make immediate pavment to MICHAEL C KAVANAU^. anj NEJL OCONNELL, Die 2C-3: Qjilifiied Esfcuto^s Estate of Mrs? Leonora J. Mul drow, Deceased. 4 LL PERSON'S having claims agaiart /~\ said EJti>ie present siaa duly at? tested, and a:i p?:85n3 ?noeiieS to said Esn.te will a:skv o<Tcen' orce to JOSEPH Vi U LD ROTT, Dec 20- 2t Qaa?i?ed Exivjtor. Es?a?e of Mrs. Elizabeth Thomp? sons Deceased. 1WILL APPLY to the Judge of Probate o; Sumter County, on December 29tb, 1S99. for a Final Pischtrze. a? Administrator 4-c& ! nonie non, C. T. A." of the Estate of sa-d ,' decei-id. R J. BR-)WNFIEi^D, Admir rte bonis non C. T. A. j Nov ?8tb, l?S3-4n I BELIEF O?iL MES. E. C. COLYEK^ of Salubrity, Gu., Aug. ?? 8th, 1S08, writes: Ben-?: c?ic?a lias certainlv & necii n bies?ing t;; ty sixteen vearp 11 ? danu-; iter. She .as in wretched ! eal?h and had& j missed fourmonth^? | Two bottles of Bcr*? i .cati rd v restore?! her bea I iii. ! 2 1 monthly pertou? have relumed^ ? *?au>i arc now painless and regular.?/! "3 rv> rou stttfer'frGm Painful, Irregulari SJ r suppn; ;e<l Jfonitntatiori? ?er;c?icw \fi ! '??v ? eui'.- i many suffering women ami ? i *.* ..nil c;:r-j vou tn the privacy ci" youri ! us act! .i m I ^ . . ?.w& \:- irlJS?\mj .1/ J ... Iii ,'; / . . -.V-N ._ _ , ss 7 ^mm?. hons them = >r]mt I atv re-rularan.l ; ?:/:/.'.:i< ss. Ni'rvo^?sn Ol Dn:se?s?s < r san v^'-v W ?or ? . 'M<...:::ly ' K. . fills I?.* :cc?o?. is vvitii oac:i ?.?oit?(- >-\ LAD2ES BLUE ROOK pent :;.-?<. ton:\v ail ? T. tire ?5. \ > : 111 * j >?.? t?ox oi**Morith.iy" Mex- ': : vulatJntrl*llls sent for J"?*. in stamps;.g. ! i \!!f--. Woman's I>cpaitnient. Newi? ? jfe'Soencer Medicine Co.. Chattanooga,Tenn.? , v5 Maitfan this i?i?>, .?. fr, i gr :S: ~r- ^ -v}5 ^ ?2*^5? ^ ^'?ii Sold by H^gbsoo-Ligon Co O T A S H suives color, flavor and fir7]mess to all fruits. No good fruit can be raised without Potash. Fertilizers containing at least 8 to 10% of Potash will give best results on all fruits. Write for our pamphlets, which ought to be in every farmer's library. They are sent free. GERMAN KALI WORKS, 93 Nassau St., New York. TEE ATLANTA NURSERIES IS MAKING A DELIVERY OF FRUIT TREES at Boyle's Stables On Liberty Street Al! their customers are requested io cai I and get t?eir trees at once. Dec 20-1:* Sale Personal Property Estate of W. Hayne Gordon, DECEASED. IWILL -ELL at cabive outcry at the Ute residence cf ?.iid D?^ced, or, SATUR? DAY, JANUARY 6:b, A. D. 1900, tie Per? sonal Property ot said jK*::ate, cor.3?-?iog of T .vc 3r!n!es. two Sors es. one Wagoo, Cern, Fodder, Peas. Gee MDwcr, Farming Implements, Half Interest ia Slr.chicery, H?ge, Potatore and Sryup, &c.,f&2. Terms cisb. By order Probate Court, Dec. 20, 1899. .Vp.3 ALICE C. GORDON, Adm'x. Per C. O'. BROWN, Attorney. Dec 2D 2t The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF SUMTER. By T. V. Walsh, Esq, Probate Judge WrHEREAS, Da. W. J. PRINGLE made suit to me to grant him Letters of Administration of the Estate or' and effects of Mrs. Sarah Gordoo, tate of said Coaoty and State, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Mrs Sarah Gordon, aj aforesaid, de? ceased, that they be and appear before me io the Court of Probate, to be held at Sum? ter C. H., on December 37. 1899, nest, after publication thereof, at ll o'clock in tbe fore? noon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administraron should not be grant? ed. Given under my hand ihis ?3th day of De? cember, A D. 1899. THOS V. WALSH, Judge of Probate. Dec 13-2t Estate of Alfred E. Gregg, Dec'd, IWILL APPLY to tbe Judge of Probate of Sumter County for a. Final Discbarge as Administratrix of aforesaid Estate oo Jan? uary 6th, 1900 .VHS CELIA R. GREGG, D?c C-4t Administratrix. .??S?.' J -ry)- /""^f r?as i p?as ! is an ominous sound to the man who isn't isFured, when he ?PC* his home disappearing io S?m?:5 and smoke. We C*?J hardly have any compassion on biro, when it is so easy ard at such a small outlay :o provide against such loss A policy io the Hartford Insur? ance Co. costs you but a small sum when we draw it for you, and gives you security as safe as the Bank of England. A. o. nm% co,, Gen'lfneurance Agents, Sumter, S. C Mch 15-0 PLAIT WHEAT, Wc have bought .-. NOSBYKB & NORMAN ROLL- i EB Kl ILL. And v i . be ready :o rann.;*?.-? ure tc? next ; er-.-;? . r ivce-it Jato tba or; t qunlirv of Fiour. I r'.ir:-' ! j ?UP hereby giv^n ;?:re:,v notice, in ? i r=;' r !'-i? <ii! ?no 0'.'?:re to pi-.u: <* b?-?t. tu?y i do -o ? nb the assarr ncc that ibey can nave I '!. :;. c;>.> grou ? toi?. f?r Sod re-.dy > mtirfefarssm? j Newman & Minis,: ?icc 6-lm ELLIOTT, S. G. SCs . and Trade-Marks obtained r.r.d all Pat <J< : ! ; :coa?uc:s*.? r wc or RATS Fees. JO-JP. Cr: ice is 0??os;-f- U. S. F'A-sr? ? o^-ice J v.e< ta: ? :>.;:. ia less t..::iu t::a:i .iiuac ? ?cnd mode:, c::-v. ng or pinto., with dr.-r?p-?f J>;i P.. Vc advise, i: patenta ?c < r r.. t, ?:;-c o? ciiarere Our tee not clue tilt patent i- secured^ ?A PAMPHLET, ** Ho^ to Obtain latents." with. co:>t pi tame in'thc U. i:. and tercian countries] sent free. Address, < C.A.SNOW&CO.i OPP. PATENT OFFICE, WASHINGTON. D. C. ? Yours for a very Merry Yes, it's the same old story, we know how you feel. Just dorrt know what to buy for Xmas gifts. Now listen, we don't intend to say much, but what we do say, goes. We have one of the largest varieties of new and seasonable, also useful as well as ornamental, stocks to select from that we have ever displayed. It makes no difference who you may want the present for we can please you. All we ask is a look, come in, make yourself at home, if you don't buy, you'll find just the same treatment as if you had. Space will not permit us to mention all the different lines, so will try and content ourselves with a few. Of course the children are first. ? . " DOLLS? Well.I should say so ; all kinds at any old price. ' BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS. You know what our holiday line of books have been in the past : well, just look at this years line. All kinds, all prices. Publishers' prices smashed to pieces by us. See the books we offer at 12c. it7s a wonder and no mistake. Complete line of Chatterboxes. Wish we could tell you all we really have in our book line, but space will not permit us. HANDKERCHIEFS FOR ALL. UMBRELLA S. Xew and complete holiday line just opened. There is noth? ing else that makes as nice and serviceable a present as a nice umbrella. Just see the line we have for both ladies and gen? tlemen. You'll not find their equal elsewhere. We have marked them very close, just to make fast selling, that's all. Neckwear and mufflers always acceptable. We have them, too. All the new kinds and colors. A few displayed in our window. Take a peep in here, it will save you a restless night or two before the holidavs. Last, but not least, Groceries for the Holidays. We have a full and complete stock, at low down prices. Be? fore you buy your groceries for your cakes, give us a call. We may save you a penny or two. x If you can't come early come late. Our stores will remain open every night from the ISth for your convenience. Yours for business, . j. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SUMTER, STATE, i'ITY AND COUNTY DE? POSITORY, SUMTER, S. C. Paid up Capital.$ 75,000 CO j Surplus acd Profita - - - - 25,000 00 Additional Liability cf Stock? holders in excess of their stock. 75,000 00 ! "ota! protection to depositor?, $175.000 00 ; Transacts a General Bankin? Business. Special atteaticn ?ivfn to collections. SWINGS DEPARTMENT. Deposits of $1 and upwards received. In- ; terest showed at the rnte or 4 per cent, per j annum, on amounts above S3 nnd not exceed- j jog ?30?, payable quarterly, ca first divs of ? January, April, Julv md October. " Et M. WALLACE, 1 L. S. CA&SON, [; res i deo L Cashier. ?JA VING TAKEN tb? Bonbon Maia I _| Street second door sotito of the Nixon j House, i am prepared to accommodate a rew 'f^ui.it t oarders, and .".iso iodgit g aud casa; to transient customers. Terms reason^ le. MKS W. B. SMITE: Sept. ft ? I NOTICE TO TEACHERS ANO ! TRUSTEES, j ?J N JNO. J. 5fcMAMAN, State Super-j ? inier.ds t of Education, vr111 address . .. .."..!:(.! - nt-?rustres cf this conn:? on * ?turca*, D^cem* er J6ih, MT 12 o'clock in ; c.- Graded Schoo! building in this city. .\ I teacbe?S and trasteas uro eirr.estiyi t ?j fited to he present A county tochers association will be or anir.ized. J. EDWIN REM BERT, Co. Supt. Ed. No*. 23-2t. Welsh's ?Shoe Stove Again in "full blast," NEW SHOES ARRIVING EVERY WEEK FROM HEADQUARTERS All shoes that were on shelves August 1st sold regardless of what th.ey cost. Walsh's Shoe Store, Under City Clock. Sep 2T-r IRS. L ATKINSON, FASHIONABLE MILLINERY. I have just bini lu my stcck"w:tb a cco ?V.e'o ! i nof Fall and Winter Mil? linery. The '?test novelties in shapes and trimming, and tue newest effects o a S: e^t Ha's. We CAO furnish s stylish h t at fhe lowest price, ?cd guaranteeour work to t?e neat ana" up-vo-dat? ;-; every respect I have Northern trimmer who bas been working in l.irjie cities t^r years S:uee our opening we have been so busy \lr.\i it kefps tour hand? busy with 'bs work e.!! the time. Cal! in an.: see us and you cannot fail to be pleased out of our large assortment of trimmed bats, and compieie stock of goods. Yours ^ruly, Mrs. L. Atkinson, Oct 18 SUMTER, S. C.