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WEDHESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1903. The Sumter Watchman was founded in 1850 and the True Southron in 1866. The Watchman and Southron now bas the com? bined circulation and influence of both of the old papers, and is manifestly the best adverti ?hg medium in Sumter. OR. J. S. HUGHSON DEAD. An Active aa Usetul Life Ended. Dr. John S. Hnghson died at his borne da Broad street at 8.30 o'clock last night, of heart disease, after an illness of brief duration. He was quite sick several weeks ago, but recovered sufficiently to resume his practice and visited his office and drug store regular? ly until last Wednesday. His malady .assumed a more serious aspect last Thursday and, ?rom that time, he was af dangerously sick man, his recovery being despaired or several days ago. He sank into a stupor several hours before hts death and when the final sommons came he passed quietly and peacefully into the great beyond. -Dr. Etaghson was born in Camden, S. C., October 1st, 1840, and there his earl? Hie was spent. He was student at Fnrman University when the war broke out and with a number of his fellow students he volunteered lor the war and joined the Hampton Legion.. .He went to Virignia with that famous command where he re? mained in active service until the close of the war. Returning to South Caro? lina he entered the Charleston Medi? cal College from which he was graduat? ed with-honors in tb? class of 1867. He located in Sumter immediaely after his graduation and became at once identified wita the place and its people and has ever been one of our most re? spected, prominent citizens. /He serv? ed several terms as a member of the City Council and one term as Mayor, stroeeding Maj. H. F. Wilson, when he resigned. Hs was not a candidate - for reelection at the expiration of his term of office. He was one of the char? ier members of Sumter Lodge, Knights ?of Honor, served as Grand Dictator of the Grand Lodge of the State for two terms and twice represented the Grand Lodge as a delegate to the Supreme Lodge of the United States. He was also a charter member of Game Cock Lodge, K of P. and was its first Chancellor Commander. In church affairs he took an active interest and was, for more than twenty-five years, Superintendent of the? Sunday School of ?ne First Baptist Church, and at the time of his death was Superintendent of ?ha Bartlette Street Baptist Sunday School. He was twice married, his first wife "being Miss Turner, of Charleston and - his second, Miss Quattlebaum, of Fair? field. The issue of the first marriage were Miss Mary Hnghson, Be?. Shir? ley C. Hnghson and Mrs. John T. Green, and of the second, Mrs. Brain ?rd D. Wilson and Misses Edna, Bessie, Celeste, Iverbelle, and Eleanor Hugh son, all of whom survive him. The funeral will be held in the Bart? letts Street Baptist Church at ll o'clock tomorrow, Thursday, morning. John Scott Hughson. Dr. J. S. Hnghson is no more. Bis freed spirit burst the bonds that tied him to earth, and has soared into the better land. kAnd as I stood looking at the poor worn body and touched for the last time the hands now so cold but once so filled with the divine gift ol healing, bands which have so often given ease and comfort to me and mine, I thought wno better than I to write a fe^v words of living remembrance. And as I write, not of his work and deeds here in Sumter and a citizen and a Christian (for that I trust will be done by other and better hands), but of our personal attachment for each otser, my mind goes back, back, back for fifty years to our first meeting. I" ?vas an awkward, timid country boy and he was a self-possessed, well dressed, up-to-date town lad, and I little thought then that our lives would move in parallel lines through almost half a century. Three years after our first meeting we matriculated in Purman University, and for nearly four years pursued our studies to? gether, when.the war lever seized us and with fifteen or twenty other stud? ents we enlisted in Brooks' Troop of the Hampton" Legion, afterwards Co. I\ Second S., . .C. Cav. It has often been said that camp life develops the man, both as to his good and his bad qualities, and I can say that with scarcely an exception our college boys proved themselves true and iaithful soldiers, and none more so than John S. Jtlnghsoh ; no heart more loyal to the Souih.throbbed under the battered gray, no soldier more gallant followed Lee over the blood-stained ?iiUs of Virginia. His watchword then as it has been ever afterwards, was "Duty" and to the extent of his ability he did that duty and did it weil. Some years after the close of the war, I moved to Sumter, and found Dr. Hnghson already settled here, and the friendship and intimacy between U9 were renewed ancj ^strengthened. We were members oj^fl ft?hjz.rch deeply work. more nearly together, not only in our religions life but in our social as well ; bnt beyond all else that made ns lov? ing friends was the fact that for more than thirty years he was our family physician. When pain or sickness en? tered the home our minds turned as naturally to Dr. Hughson as a flower does to the Sun. He was to us indeed the beloved physician, and the faith? ful friend as well, and now that he is gone, and the kindly hand which so often soothed the fevered brow, and the cheery smile which so many times cheered the weary sufferer, can be felt and seen no more, we are bereft. I could have wished it otherwise, wish? ed that his hands shonld have helped to close my glazing eyes as I grew cold in daath, that he should have been spared to pen some words to my mem? ory as I am now doing for him, but it was not to be. In later years when our old church affiliations were changed, we went together in our new work, and the old time bonds of friendship grew stronger. What he was in our church his pastor can best tell; bnt oh! we will miss him, we will miss him, and his loss seems now to us irreparable. Gratitude was a pronounced charac? teristic with Dr. Hughson. Twenty three years ago he became very ill and for days his life hung as it were by a thread. Some of his friends devoted all of their spare time to him and night and day hung around his bedside to assist m ali possible ways in his recovery. He never forgot those friends or their kindness and up to the day of his death he cherished its re? membrance,and through the remainder of his life his professional services were freely given as long as they were acceptable to those who gave them? selves so willingly to his help. I am glad that I.have been with him so long that in his troubles-and they have been many,-I have been a sympathiz? ing friend, and that no feeling of uncertainty as to our mutual trust has ever come between us. I have said nothing of the bereaved ones now left in his darkened home, for God aione can comfort and heal their broken hearts, but oh ! the sor? row there. If my merciful Father above grants to me the boon of an entrance through the gates of pearl I know there will be joy in two hearts when before the great white throne ''John" and "'Bil?" once more clasp hands. W. F. Khame. For the Benefit of the Traveling Public. On the 24th of December 1902, with wife and little daughter, I bought tickets and had baggage checked to Fernandina, Fla., via Denmark, on A. C. L. R. R. While waiting to take S. A. L. train at Denamrk, I walked to A. C. L. depot. I saw a negro handling my trunk. He said he knew it was mine for he saw me get; off the train that morning. After placing this checked baggage cn a little plantation wagon he drove off. On my way back to S. A. L. depot I chanced to see this wagon driven into a small yard and into a covered or walled shed, with my bag? gage on it. I saw nothing more of him until a short time before I left on S. A. L. train for Fernandina, due at 1 o'clock p. m. He delivered said bag? gage at R. R. 12 noon. On arriving at Fernandina and opening my trunk I found it.had bee:a robbed of most of its contents. I placed claim for loss with S. A. L. R. R., and after months of delay and misunderstanding they refused to settle. I was then at home in South Carolina. I then plac? ed claim with A. C. L. R. R., with about the same result. On my return trip home my trunk was again robbed. And furthermore my son's trunk two years previous to this was robbed on this same route. My attorney advises me that this is a just and honest claim, that I could collect by legal process; but at the same time the case would likely be appealed to the third court, and would cost me much more than I would recover, which, I, like many others, would not like to do. Under these circumstances and with this advice, I .have abandoned the prosecution of the suit, but, I state this for the benefit of the traveling public, and with a hope that some of our broad-viewed law makers may look into this matter and regulate it so that public carriers may not be so careless in handling baggage and then make it so difficult to collect 820 or $30 losses, without expending more than the loss. W. J. Andrews. Oswego, S. C., Dec. 23,1903. Mr. Wm. i?. Seabrook, the veteran expert cotton ginner of James island, has been engaged by Sir Daniel Mor? ris to supervise the ginning of fine cot? ton in Barbadoes, St. Vincent, Antigua and ctiier of the British islands. Sir Daniel is head of the imperial depart? ment of agriculture of the British Government, and will get valuable information from Dr. Seabrook in the preparation of fine cotton. Dr. Sea? brook has been for years engaged in the ginning of sea island cotton and is thoroughly equipped for tin work. He leaves here on the 27th and is engaged r ninety days. NEWSY MAGNOLIA LETTER. Christmas Festivities and Other Hap? penings of Interest. Magnolia, Dec. 29.-Christmas has come and gone by in the rapid flight of time, and how many are today happier and in a better frame of mind than they were a week ago? We can't answer this question ; can't s. y that the condition of any one, mentally or physically, is in better shape. One thing, however, wo do know about the bad effects and happenings of that day and that is this: Many mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, wives and daughters are today, almost shedding tears of blood from th^ effect of the abuse of the anniversary of our Saviour. These facts are indeed sad but true. Crimes and accidents are wholly re? sponsible for this state of affairs, and whiskey is in a great measure respon? sible for the crimes. Those thoughtful of the children and young folks provided a Christmas tree in the Baptist Church in this place on the night after Christmas, as Christ? mas night was too unfavorable. Tfie holly (tree) was beautifully decorated and loaded with presents of every des? cription, and I don't think a child in the building missed a present of some kind, as it was really a children's Christmas tree. Some of the alder persons got presents that furnished amusement, most laughable. Mr. J. F. McIntosh, Sr., if numbers of pre? sents meant anything, was surely elected to some position. Mr. J. M. Miller made an up-to-date Santa Claus, and will hold on another term. Mr. Geo. Miller, nephew of Mr. John Miller, spent Christmas here. Messrs. J. P. Mathews and Henry Hickson, of Lake City, and Magnus Watts of Sumter spent Christmas here. Mr. and Mrs. P J. House have re? turned from their visit to North Caro? lina. Col. J. A. Rhame has returned from his visit to Sumter, Columbia and eslewhere during Christmas week, and his better-half will return later. Drs. Darby and Tarrant are stirring around in a lively manner, which indicates a good deal of sickness. Mr. S. Liles Miller and family will be residents of Columbia in a couple of days more. Capt. Rufus Rich burg, of Texas was in town today. He married a daughter of old Mr. Jake Keels and moved to Texas over 30 years ago. He says South Carolina is a good country but that Texas is the greatest State in the United States. Capt. Richburg is now 70 years old, and was born near Spring Hill, where he enlisted in the Confed? erate army a3 a first lieutenant being later promoted to captain, and as such was very popular with all his com? pany. Occasional. ^mm i i > i 0MMB HAG00D NEWS NOTES. ff "Krismns comes but once a year, An eber pore nigger muss bab his share." He generally gets it in some shape : a broken head, bunged eye, mashed nose, a few cuts and slashes with razor hold important places in Cuffie's Christmas program. Some try to vary and enliven it with burglarized whis? key, and prolong the season by a service on the county chain gang. But cuffie is not alone; there's manya pale face these festive days whose noggin or whatever you might term it, felt like it was filled with ten penny nails, whose suppleness and nimble legs made him more like an "Old Dan Tucker" than a man. There were some who sat up, not old people, not children, discussin'. At intervals if there was a piano or organ in the house it would peal forth but for a moment, then the "discussin" would go on. My merry Christmas to ali such is that it may speedily, happily terminate in glad fruition. . A merry Christmas to all the bright eyed, sunny faced children, and a happy New Year. The Father took took all mine. I do not complain. How I love tbs little innocents; I am not surprised that Jesus wanted them all. Things on Dinkins' Peninsula are moving along about as usual. Several nice residences arc being built and nearing completing in and around Hagood. Most of the small grain has been planted. There is some complaint as to a stand, due perhaps tolhe cold weather. Mr. Arthur Jackson hasjgone to the land of flowers for the winter. The schools in the nieghborhood were closed for the holidays. Miss Courtenay Atkinson's closed with most delightful exercises, that did great credit to teacher and pupils. Miss Meetz has gone to Lexington to spend the holidays. Mr. Editor, one of the worst colds 1 ever saw has had me the past two weeks: it or some just like it has had a number of other people. Otherwise the health of the community is splen did. Fertilizers have gone up: i think that means fewer tons sold this sea? son, a shorter cotton crop, higher prices. From recent statistics it. really looks like we have reached the limit of production. If a few careless souls, who get their living not between the plow-handles, carry around, as I have heard, a few boll weevils, th? produc two things I don't care to see : the devil and the boll weevil. Let me finish : such carelessness, carrying aronnd.boil weevils onght to be mad? penal. "Hagood." Hagood, S. C., Dec. 28, 1903. MARRIED AND PARTED. t Result of Long Distance Courtship in Hampton County. The following story is from the Hampton Guardian : "On Monday last Mr. Ezekiel Stokes, of this county, and Miss Luella Kerr, of Knoxville, Tenn., were married by Rev. W. H. Dowling. It is said that the courtship has been going on by letter for nearly a year. The young woman was nice looking and intelligent and appeared to be about 25 years of age. She came h9re alone and was met by Mr. Stokes. After the marriage they drove to the groom's home, a few miles from Crocketville. "On Tuesday afternoon the couple came back to Hampton. The young woman went to a boarding house, where she remained until this (Wednesday) morning, when she took the train. She said in a conversation that she was badly disappointed and would not live with the "old fellow" It is said that the courtship has cost the groom about $150, and so endeth the chapter." -.mmmamX9. I l-l I mm The coming year will be full of elec? tions and there will be enough politics to the square inch in Sumter to satisfy all who enjoy the game. The mnncipal primary comes first, then the election, and following comes the county con? vention, the State campaign meetings, tho State and county primary and then the county, State and general election. There may not be enough offices to go around, but there will be no scarcity cf politics. WANTED, Persimmon, Dogwood, Hick? ory and Ho ly Log?. Freight paid on car? loads. JAMES COCKS??TT, Charleston. S. C. " Oct 21-4m. WANTED-Faithful person to travel for well established house in a few counties, calling on retail merchants and agent?. Local territory. Salary 820.00 per week with expenses addi? tional, all payable in cash each week. Money for expenses advanced. Position permanent. Business successful and rushing. Standard House, 330 Dear? born street, Chicago. Nov. ll FOR RENT-One storehouse, with three room dwelling attached, with necessary out buildings, for five months. Three and one half miles from Sumter in the fork of Providence and Stateburg roads. For terms apply to R. M. Edens, Sumter, S. C. July 29-t?._ FOR SALE-Sewing Machine in good condition. Apply at Watchman and South roL Office. feetp. 30-2t. EGGS-Barred Plymouth Rock Eggs. Sitting of 13 $1.00. For sale by N. G. Osteen._Sept. 30-gt NOTICE. HUNTING on the lands of the follow? ing parties is strictly prohibited. Any one violating this notice will be prose? cuted to the full extent of the law. Geo. M. Sanders, W. L. Saunders, A. M. Lee, W. H. Ingram, W. W. Anderson, Chas. Pinckney, J. L. Pinckney, R. D. Cuttiuo,. D. Bull, W. W. Sumter. T. S. Stuckey, H. J. Mc? Call. Dec. 9.-4t. TAX RETURNS FOR 1304. OFFICE OF COUNTY AUDITOR, SUMTER COUNTY. Samter, S. C., Dec. 5, 1903. Notice is hereby given that I will attend, in person or by deputy, at the following places on the days indicated respectively, for the purpose of receiving returns of personal property and poll taxes for the fiscal year commencing January lt>t, 1904. At Office, Sumter, S. C., at ail other times up to February 20th, 1904, inclusive. Gordon's Mill, January G th. Tindal's Store, Thursday, January 7. Privateer, (Jenkih's Store,) Friday Janu? ary 8. Manchester, (Thos. A. Gardiners.) Fri? day, January 8. Wedgefield, Saturday, January 9. S tate burg, Saturday, January 9. Hagood. Tuesday, January, 12. Reaibeit, Wednesday, January 13. Dalzell, Thursday, January ll. Mayesville, Monday, January ll. Shiloh, Tuesday. January 12. Norwood's Cross Roads, Wednesday, January 13. Oswego, Friday, January lf>. All returns must be made on or before the 20th day of February, next. I cannot take returns after that date, and all re? turns made after the 20th day of February are subject to a penalty of 50 per cent. J. DIGGS WILDER, dec 9 Auditor Sumter County. Dyspepsia Cure Digests what you eat. This preparation contains all of the u:gestants and digests all kinds o? food. It gives i aslant relief and never fails to cure. J t allows you to car all the food you want. The most sensitive stomachs can take it. By its use many thousands of dyspeptics have bee J cured af ter everything else failed, lb prevents formation of gason the stom? ach, relieving ail distress altor eating. Dieting unnecessary. Pleasant to take. lt can't help but do you good rcparedonly by F..<\ DEWITT & Co., Chieagf he $1. bottle contains ^Vn times the 50c. size or sale by J. S. Hughson ^Co CHRISTMAS A And with it a large percent age of our stock, BUT We have a few items left that we would much pre? fer disposing of than tak? ing in Km in which we are now engaged. If there is anything you neglected to buy before Christmas and we have it The Price Will Be a Secondary Consideration. ODONNELL & COMPANY. For a New Year's Remembrance An ART CALENDAR is an ideal gift, lt's beautiful and useful and lasts the entire year. We are selling out the remnant of our stock at Less Than Cost. H. G. Osteen o. 16 W. Liberty Street.