Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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lie ?&ifisnmu w? jwatiwii WEDNESDAY, KAY 3, 1905. 'Enitrtc a* Tfit /"'cjcr Gjhct at Suv&?er.S (?> af tSecosit? i;<as.< .U nter NEW ADVERTISE3?EXTS. The D. J. Chandler Clothing Co. The Popularity. O'Donnell & Co.-Carpets, Rugs and Matings. PERSONAL. Mrs. Henry Mullins, of Marion, is visiting friends in town. Miss Nina Dove, who has been visiting Miss Moneta Osteen, has re & turned to her home at Dovesville. ^ Mr. S. H. Edmunds went to Colum? bia last week to attend the meeting of the Conference for Education in the South. Misses May Brock and Margu-rite CromtT went to Georgetown last week to spend several days with friends. > Mr John H. Wilson of Scottsville spent Thursday in town. Mr. A. S. Find and Misses Find, of Sfeateburg, spent Thursday in town. Mr. W. D. Carson, of Dalzell, vist ed th? family of Cant. Cai son on Cal? houn street last week. Miss Fannie Broughton, of Bernini, was in town Thursday with friends. Miss-Floyd, of Liberty Hill, is vis? iting in tne city. M?. J. M. Reid, of St. Charles, was in the city on business Friday. Mr. D. lu Shaw, of St Charles, vras in the city Friday. Mr. T. N. Griffin, of Lynchburg, spent Friday in the city. Mr. J. M. Beames, of Bern berts, was in the city Friday. Misses Lydia Lee and Jessie Moise went to Columbia, to attend the Easter Cotillion last week. Messrs. Will Graham and Elisa Car? son went to Columbia to attend the Cotillion. A* Miss Lola Kirkley, left for St 1 Matthews Thursday. Bev. Geo. L. Petrie, D. D, of Charlottesville, Va., who was here j recently on account of the extreme illnr^ of his brother-in-law, Mr. W. A. Cooper, passed through our city Friday morning on bis way home from 5k Florida : He will stop some time at " Wisaeky with Mrs. Petrie and her brother, Mr. R. M. Cooper, where Mr Cooper was removed Thursday. The friends of Mr. Cooper regret ex? ceedingly to learn that there is no possible hope of his recovery. The Hon. McBeth Yoting, former Mayor cf Union, S. C., spent Tirare fe day evening with his old college; * friend. Mayer Dick. Mr. Young has numerous acquaintances here who are always glad to see bim. Having lived and traveled extensively in the great Weet and having taken part in the Spanish-American war, together with his nat ur si flow of wit and humor, he is decidedly entertaining. He was profoundly impressed with the pro? gress that Sumter has and is still making, it having been several years his last stay here his friends not surprised that he hardly ro? ber as the same city he then visited. - / Mrs.^ GN - Y. Cunningham, of Monltrieville,^ C. arrived in the -Mr city Friday rnornftrg to spendfa while witt ber parents, Mr. 4md Mrs. T. M. Jones. Bev. P. F. Kiigo was taken sick in Manning where be had gone to attend the District Conference and had to return home. Among th? lawyers of the Bishop ?ville bar in attendance upon the Court of Common Pleas Friday were : Tbos. G. McLeod, R H. Singletary and B. Frank Kelley. J. BL McLanchlin, Esq is in the city attending court Mr. J. B. McCoy of St Charles was in town Friday. fe. Capt H. A. Wells who was so ^ severely injured in a railroad accident at Pinewood a few months ago was in the city Saturday, and his many friends were glad to see bim looking so well. Jcs. F. Rbame, Esq , and J. C. Durant, Esq , of Manning spent Sat? urday in the city. Miss Flora Moses bas returned from P> a visit to her sister, Mrs. A. C. Phelps, in Columbia. # Miss Lydia Lae is again in the city, after attending the horse show in Co? lumbia. Rev. B. M. Grier, of Georgetown, is visiting friends here. Mr. B. F. McLeod left Monday af? ternoon for his home in Clio to spend two weeks. When he returns to the | gif city he will be with DuRant's Phar? macy. Rev. H. H. Covington, R. I. Man- ! ning, Mark Reynolds, Dr: J. F. W. ^ DeLorme and Dr. J. C. Spann have ! b ' :-. ....... fe gone to Camden to attend the Dio- ! *"c' cesan Council. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Corbett, of Cali? fornia, are in the city visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. X. Corbett. Mr. L. H. White, of Edwards, was In the city today% ^ Dr. A. C. I>ick, who has made his home in this city for the past 15 years, has decided to return to his farm near Heriot's Cross Roads, and will move this week. His removal from the city is a distinct loss to the city, for both as a physician and as a citizen ! he has the fullest confidence and the 1 ff highest esteem of ali who know him. ! Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Frierson. of j Stateburg, spent the day in the city. Mr. W. M. Broadway, "of Tindal, spent the day in the city. Dr. S. C. Baker has returned from Chicago. Mr. D. M. Therrell, of the South? ern Bell Telephone Company, is in tr.e city on business. Sumter real estate prices are firm J nd. Everyone who ?as ?uv real estate in the last ear bas v. mouey* 3IARRIED. Mr. Samuel G. Bryan, of Alcolu, j and Miss Seldon Epps, of Kingstree, j were married at the residence Mr. ?W. T. Brogdon, of Brogdon's Sunday ?afternoon at 5 o'clock, Rev. Mr. Phil? lips, of the Methodist church, ofaeiat ing. They left immediately for Charleston, where they are spending a week w'th ?elatives befor ; re? arn? ing to their home at Alcolu. Rev. E. A. Lapsley and Miss Verrnelle McCutcbeu were married at Wisacky, at tbe home of Mr. Ger.r^e McCutchen, the bride's brother on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. V. R. Gaston performing the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Lapsley left im meditely after the ceremony for their home in Ashland, Va. ^ o m . ck- - DEATH. Mr. James H. Sanders died at his home in Bishopville yesterday of Bright disease, aged about 42 years. His death was very sudden and unex? pected and was a terrible shock to his brother, Mr. Samuel Sanders, and sis? ter, Mrs. Annie Lowrey, of this city, when they received a telegram this morning containing the sad news. ' Mr. Sanders had a severe attack of grippe several weeks ago which affected his heart, but within the past week or ten days his condition had improved so much that he spent a day or two in this city last week. Hr. Sanders leaves a wife who was Miss Emmie Mason of this city, and several children. The funeral services were held at the residence of Mrs. Annie Low? ry, 325 West Hampton Avenue, at ll o'clock this morning?.. MR. ESTRTDGE HURT. Thrown From His Buggy by Runaway Horse and Head Struck a Tree. Mr. B. F. Estridge was painfully injured Sunday afternoon by being thrown from his buggy and his head striking a tree. Fortunately the blow was a glancing one and the skull was not fractured. He, however, received a very severe and painful scalp wound, the scalp being cut in tringular shape on the side of the head and the scalp torn loose from the skull. The accident 'occurred in the yard of Mr. Estridge's residence on Broad street, the horse becoming frighten? ed by the harness breaking and dash? ed off through the yard. Mrs. Estridge was in the buggy with Mr. Estridge, but she escaped unhurt. Mr. Estridge received prompt med? ical attention and is doing as well as could be expected. THE FIRST OFFENDER. Johnnie Lenoir Rf quired to Pay a Fine of $20 for Gi .lng Fire Alarm. As soon as Chief Hood ascertained that the alarm of* fire sent in Mon? day afternoon was given by some per? son who had deliberately tampered with box 2$ at the corner of West Cal? houn street and Salem avenue he be? gan an investigation and in a short time had information that led to the arrest of Johnnie Lenior and Sam Brown. When the warrants were served Sam Brown was able to exonerate himself and Johnnie Lenoir confess? ed that he sent in ?he alarm. He was given a hearing before Recorder Hurst this morning and upon a plea of guil? ty being entered he was sentenced to pay a fine of $20 or serve 40 days on the chain gang. The fine was paid. Recorder Hurst announced that the next person convicted of sending in a false alarm would have to pay a fine of $40 and each subsequent of? fender would have an increased fine to pay until the limit of $100 is reach? ed, and thereafter the penalty for sending in a false alarm will be $100 in each and every case. The Civic Improvement Club could find no better place for the exercise I of its activities than on the grounds surrounding the Atlantic Coast Line Passenger station. The A. C. L. offi? cials would doubtless be glad to co opeiate with the club in beautifying the depot yard. Those who now have water service in their handsome residences are more concerned about securing sewer? age than the extension of the water main, while those who can't now get water are concerned aoout the exten? sion of the water mains. Murray's Iron Mixttui <. Now is the time to takea. spring tonic. By far the best thing to take is Murray's Iron Mixture. It makes pure blood and gets rid of that tired feeling. At all druggists 50. cents a bottle or j direst from the Murray Drug Co., Co- | lumbia, S. C - m ? ? ? ? ^ Tbe excessive use of ice and iced j drink? is Fai6>4o be highly injurious tb the human system, but only the j very weatbly among ?Sumter folks can ! alford to acquire the ice habit. Ordi- ! nary folks will take ice in borneo path ic doses this summer. Overworked Kidneys. Murray's Buchu, Gin and Juniper is | prescribed and endorsed by eminent ! physicians. It cures when all else faii^ ! Prevents Kidney Disease, Dropsy, j Bright's Disease, etc. At all drug ! stores $1.00 a bottle or direct from the j Murray Drug Co., Columbia, S. C. / COURT PROCEEDINGS. Two Suffer for Car-Breaking and Larceny. J. Bethea was arraigned Wednesday for car breaking and larceny; he en? tered a plea of guilty and was sen? tenced to serve at hard labor for the period of eight months. . Isiah Joye was indicted for the ame offense but pleading not guilty he put the state to the expense of prov? ing his guilt, which was established by the verdict of the jury, and his sentence was to serve at hard labor for thirteen months. Tunie Williams was arraigned for murder and plead not guilty. The de? fendant was not ready for trial and the usual three days was allowed her. The Court of Common Pleas will open tomorrow. Thursday afternoon the Grand JUTV returned "no bill" in tbe perjury case of the State vs. Zeigler. The founda? tion for this action was brought about by the civil soit of Zeieler vs Minor. The entire time of tbe court Thurs? day was taken up with the ca?e of the State vs. Bill Bowen, indicted for perjury. The defendant was represent? ed by L. D Jennings, E>q , and R. D. Lee, Esq., assisted Solicitor Wilson with the prosecution. Up -to recess time only three witnesses were examined. PETIT JURY. Those Who Will Serve the Second Week of Special Term. R. M. James, E. C. Lee, J. M. Reames, T. B. Jenkins,, James Tru luck, J. H. Burgess, T. H. Jackson, W. R. Wells, Samuel G. Green, T. S. McLendon, L. J. Seymour, W. S. Bur? kett, H. W. Poplin, W. S. Thompson, W. L. Pate, J. E. Whilden, J. A. Boykin, J. S. Folk, John K. McLeod, Geo. M. Drew, Albert E. Aycock, Geo. W. Geddings, T. P. Lynam, S. W. Young, H. W. Bennett, J. J. Morrisey, D. M. Campbell, A. M. McElveen, W. W. Fort, J. T. Hodge. S. M. McCall, L, D. Goodman, W. H. Jennings, Jr., W. J. Pringle, Jr., E. S. DesChamps, J. W. Betts. Maj. H. Frank Wilson has been in? vited ' to deliver the address on Memorial Day. The new schedule on the North? western Railroad between Wilson's. Mill, Summerton and Sumter went into eEfect Monday. The only change is in the leaving time of tbe passenger train. It leaves at 3.30 p. m. instead of 3 o'clock, it is due to arrive at 12.30 p. m. The Sumter Telehone Mfg. Com? pany bas recently purchased more land j adjacent to the rear of the factory lot j and will further enlarge the plant in the near future. THE WAGES OF SIN John Henderson Sentenced to De Hanged-Jury Cut More Than Five Hours. The trial of John Henderson for the murder of his wife is over, and in con? sequence of the deed a jury of twelve citizens of the county say tha*: he must pay the penalty of death. The last murder trial in this coun? ty in which the defendants were found guilty as charged was the cs.se of the State vs, Century Butler and Hamp? ton Nelson, who were tried and con? victed at the March term of the Court of ^ General Sessions in 1891. They were executed on the 10th day of April, 1891, in the yard of the county jail. These defendants were found guilty of the murder of Cap? tain John Maxey, of the Bradford Springs section, and the cause of the deed was attributed to robbery. John Henderson was charged with having murdered his wife 'by inflict? ing upon her two mortal wounds with a butcher knife. On last Friday night the foreman of the jury announced that it was im? possible for an agreement to be reached. The judge had deputies sworn, had the jury locked up and adjourned court until 10 o'clock. At ll o'clock, after h?ving been out for more than five hours, a verdict of guilty was rendered. A motion for a new trial on Saturday was overruled, and the prisoner was then sentenced to be hanged on Friday, the 2d day of June. The defendant, through his attorneys, Geo. D. Levy and H. D. Moise, filed notice of appeal to the State Supreme Court. WE'LL BUY WATER WORKS. People Vote Eight to One for Muni? cipal Ownership. The election held Wednesday to de? termine the question of municipal own? ership of the Water Works resulted in a sweeping victory for the advocates of the purchase. The vota stood as follows : lu favor of the bond is3ue and purchase, 180 Opposed to purchase, 26 The vote for the Commissioners of Public Works was: H. L. Scarborough, 205 W. B. Bnrns, 204 E. L Edmunds, 205 A municipal electric lighting plant could be profitably operated ia connec tion with the water woiks. It will be a mistake to continue the present unsatisfactory contract system. Sum? ter should have an up-to-date lighting system and tbe only wey to get it is for the city to establish and operate Phone 237. JOHN I. BRUNSON, President. W. E. BRUNSON, General Manager. E. W. MOISE, Jr., Sec. and Treas. We are now in a position to furnish you Engines, Boilers, Saw Mills i-f the f din wing makes : (Engines) Liddell and Wa? tertown ; (B( ikrs) Lombard. Nagle. Erie ciry Iron Woiks and, also, B ilers nianuf ctured by The Sumter Iron Works ; (^aw Mills) Ba-er Mils Chase Turbine Mfg. Co Ja Mill and, also, The Chattanoog* Machinery Co. Improved Drag Saw The J I Case Traction Engine and Trashing Machines and all other machinery necessary for the wants of the people kept in stock at all times. We also make a specialty of repairing engines and boilers from 1 to 100 horse power ; also machine shop work and mould ^op work, casti gs made from 1 to 3 00 > lbs, such as iron sills, columns, gratings, ventilators, andirons, fire b^cks, etc We also hand-e The Deering . ?' yc-vV*v Harvesting Machine, including >^^^|^y^^|tS[ Reapers and Binders, Corn !tm^^^^^^m Harvesters and Threshers, ^^^S^^S^ m^^^ Mowers and Rakes, Peg Tooth ^?^M&^^^^S^ and Disk Harrows Hay Balers. ^^^^.^r^^^^5jf^^"-""" The above machinery being. V^?^0?^^^:^T^-. -' - the best sold, the on y ball bear- ? ing machines on the market. We are also in a \ osition to ofter the public the lo lowing wagons: The Weber Four Wheel Broad Tire, ard The Colum- j bus. And to the Mill men we offer the Hattiesburg & Lindsay eight wheel wagon. Come and see i s, Corner of Washington St. and Oakland ave ? One block north of the Southern Railroad Depot, ?uniter, ?. C i i The Popularity Of our clothes, among men who have worn "made-to order" garments, is accounted for by the "custom look" that distinguishes our clothing. Hundreds have tested the merits of our clothes-it will be to your advantage to do likewise. Our garments fit correctly, because they are cut right, they nold their shape per? manently because they are tailored properly, they wear satisfactorily because they are made of reliable fabrics. In short, our clothing is "made right at the right price." It bears the * S M. & S." label and the prices are $10 to $20. Afford us an opportunity of showing you some of our late styles. Phone 166 Sumter, S. C. A Noteworthy Display of Spring' Suits For Men, Youths and Boys. Noteworthy, because of the magnificence of the display, which consists of a great collection of the most superbly tailored Spring Suits we have ever shown, Every garment is the ar-s. tistic production of some noted maker and r?*^ inarkable for the smartness cf the style, the beauty of the fabrics and the elegance of finish* Consider this a personal invitation* to you to come and see the new styles for this s?a?fcto-it will be a pleasure for us to show them to fo&* and you will certainly enjoy your visit. Spring Suits for Men and Young Meit Are here in so many styles, fabrics and pat? terns that you will be able to make a selection - that will please you in every detail, and at the price you wish to pay. Besides the ever-dressy black and blue fab? rics, we show all the new patterns in light, me? dium and dark color effects-many exclusive designs that you will not find elsewhere, nor be able to dupli? cate at our reasonable prices. But come and see for yourself, the big values we offer at $10 to $20. Our Boys' and Juveniles' Clothing for Spring Is attracting wide attention among thrifty parents If f you have a boy whom you wish to dress tastefully at ?>inaU cost, it will pay you handsomely to come here and examine our showing of spring apparel for little mm-come at your earlies convenience Yours respectfully, Ciotfe-TUj'* MAOC tr* uaiavntu. BROTH as tea Phone 170.