The watchman and southron. (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, June 20, 1906, Image 6

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING. "Pi?oceedings of the Regalar Session Wednesday Night. Council met in regular session Wed ?esdi^r at S o'clock p. m. Present-W. B. Boyle, mayor; Al? dermen K. D. Barnett, J. H. Chan? dler, P. F. Finn, R. F. Haynsworth, 2L C. Haynsworth, E. H. Rhame and 3U JSL Wilder. Absent-Alderman W. A. Bowman. Minutes of May 30th were read and ?approved. A letter was read from the Sumter Electric Light, Ice and Power Co. asking to be allowed back such part ^of deductions as were made from "their lighting accounts for April and May as council may think just on ac -count of necessary shut down while installing' their new machinery. The .clerk was directed to refund $20 to the company. Report was received from managers *of election of 12th inst., showing 85 l>allots cast for Messrs. J. A. Mood, 3?. Moise, Neill O'Donnel and E. C. Haynsworth as the city board of edu? cation for ensuing two years. There -were no opposing votes and these genf^inen were declared elected. The finance committee reported iney had disposed of all claims refer? eed to them and had examined the -derk and treasurer's report for. May and found it correct. The police and sanitary committee ?reported that they had viewed the ground and recommendel granting the request for a ditch to drain land "between Broad and Haynsworth 'streets and west of Salem avenue in? to Shot Pcuch branch. Provided the -county will bear one-third of the ex? pense; property owners one-third, and the city one-third. The recommenda? tion was adopted. .j street committee was granted lurcher time to report in reference to extension of Warren, Harvin and Mag? nolia sreets. Mr. Chandler stated that lie had consulted with the county comniissioners in regard to exchange of convict labor and they offer to give "Sie city one-eighth of the time, free o? any expense in consideration of city convict labor. The proposition was discussed and on motion of Mr. Finn tie committee was requested to wait upon the board again and request one sixth instead of one-eighth, as that ?terns nearer the city's due., The street committee stated that they had 3iad drain pipe laid on Council street it the railroad track instead of re? pairing a bridge, which was approved. On recommendation of the fire de? partment committee, Mr. E. H. Lynam "was employed to take charge of the Are alarm system at $100 per annum. 3Hx. Wilder stated that some offers liad been made to him for old hand engines and dump wagons, and he "was authorized to sell at his discre? tion. The mayor stated that complaint liad been made to him of excavations made in Mary and Magnolia streets Tty the A. C. L. railroad and same 'was referred to the committee of pub? lic works. On request of Mr. L. E. White, su? perintendent : of streets, 150 feet of ?fire hose for flushing drains was or? dered. The following claims were referred to the finance committee: Ton Ohsen & Shirer.$10 35 ?oses Green..; .. .ll 02 ^S- JJ -Vogel...;. 4 00 T. B. Jenkins, $1.25 and. 15 35 .Sumter Grocery Co. 32 68 Council then adjourned. RAILROAD AGENTS MEET. A Business Conference of Representa? tive Railroad Men. Division Superintendent C. L. Por? ter, of the Atlantic Coast Line, in? vited the freight agents of his com? pany from Florence, Timmonsville, Hartsville, Bishopville, Darlington,' Bennettsvi?le, Orangeburg, Sumter, Columbia and other stations in his division to meet with him at Sumter Friday to discuss the freight service among themselves with a view to fa- \ cflitating the rapid dispatch of busi- | ness, handling of claim?, and such j other business as may be brought up looking towards a first class service. This meeting is not the result of < any complaints made against any of the stations, but Superintendent Por? ter thinks that an occasional meeting of railroad agents, and an interchange of views will do good. Mr. Porter is a very energetic rail? road official and tries in every way ? that he can to keep in close touch ? with the men of his division, and he endeavors to give the public the very best freight and passenger service possible. The people of Sumter are~delighted to have our railroad friends from any? where to meet in Sumter, and we hope they will make Sumter headquarters for all their meetings. Secretary Reardon of the Chamber ol Commerce was invited to be pres I ent at the meeting, and the Sumter j Chamber of Commerce regrets that j having received notice of the meeting | only as the meeting was about to be j called to order, it did not have time ! to provide suitable means for proper- | ry entertaining the visiting officials, j but there will be another day. BR. CLIFTON BIES SUDBEXLY. A Popular Methodist Minister Called to His Reward. Marion, June 14.-Dr. Jesse A. Clif? ton, the venerated pastor of the Meth? odist church in Marion and one of the most prominent and popular ministers in South Carolina, died suddenly ai ni? home this afternon. Heart failure is assigned as the cause of his death. j The sad occurrence has1 created in I tense grief in this community, where Dr. Clifton had endeared himself to "the citizens irrespective of denomina? tion. The distressing intelligence of his death will carry irreparable ^sor? row to many who honored and loved him throughout the State. He was 61 years old, and was apparently hale .and vigorous. Ht was to have preached the funer? al of Mrs. J. M. Williams, who died yesterday, at about the same hour that death overtook him. Jesse Alexander Clifton was the son of Capt. Jesse C. Clifton and Mary H. Clifton and he was born Sept. 26, IS4 5. After the usual home training and advtanges of a common school, he entered the Ebenezer Classical schoo!, where he was thoroughly trained. From here he went to .the University? of Virginia, where he re? ceived the .action in the higher branches. Intending to enter the practice c. law, he took the course in law at the University of Virginia, but the brilliant young mind that had ! been thus trained and developed was to be turned into other channels of usefulness and service. He was converted under the preach? ing of the late Rev. Ja^b L. Shu ford, joining the church at El Bethel m Chester county in 1868. His con? version, which was in July of that year, at home in his room alone at the hour of midnight, was said to be a most powerful manifestation of the divine presence. In September of that year he felt that he was called to preach the gospel. In December, 1869, Mr. Clifton was received on trial into the South Carolina confer? ence at the session held at church, he and George T. Harmo.n forming the class received. His appointments have been as follows: Columbia cir? cuit, with Rev. James P. Kilgo, as se? nior, 1873; Batesburg circuit, 1874-6; Saluda circuit, 1877-8; Graham cir? cuit, . 1878-80; St Matthews circuit, 1883; Newberry station, 1884-5; Cen? tral church, Spartanburg, 1886-9; Buncombe street, Greenville, 1889-91; Bethel, Charleston, 1892-95; Abbeville station, 1896-7; Sumter station, 1898 1&01; Orangeburg, 1901-05; and Ma? rion, his last charge. Dr. Clifton was married, Xov. 24, 1868, to Miss Mary E. Hicklin, daugh? ter o.e Dr. W. J. Hicklin of Chester, Rev. Jfccoo L. Shuford performing the ceremony. The following are their J children: Dr. Jesse A. Clifton, Jr., of Orangeburg, Mrs. Mary C. Kelly, James S. Clifton, John Hicklin Clif? ton, member of the house of repre sentaves from Sumter; Mrs. L. R. Camp, of Charlotte and Mrs. Kate Hill. Xo man in South Carolina confer? ence had more warm friends than Dr. Clifton. As a preacher he possessed unusual powers. With a fine physique j an intelligent face, with oratorical tal? ents, he was naturally an attractive speaker. As a lecturer Dr. Clifton was popular and often in demand. His helpful thoughts, clothed in a gar? ment of sparkling wit and humor, rendered him an entertaining plat? form orator. Dr. Clifton's popularity in the con? ference was ? manifested by the posi? tions of trust and honor which were ; given him. He represented the con? ference as a delegate in the general conference held in Memphis in 1S94 and also at Baltimore in 1896. COURT IX Bl SHOP VILLE. Bisfaopville, June 13.-In the Mon? day afternoon session of the Lee Coun? ty Court the grand jury brought in a true bill in r-he two cases of tze State against Jim Dessaussuie, "house? breaking and larceny." and the State against Jim Dessaussure, "assault with intent. tO kill.* The case ot* the State against Grover Mathis, murder, was continued until next Court. On Tuesday, Jone 12, Jim Dessaus? ure was brought up tor trial ia the case of the State against Jim Dessaus sure, house-breaking and larceny. The jory brought .in a verdict of; guilty of burglary. The defendant j was sentenced by his Honor to the Penitentiary for life. The ocher case against him was not j brought up. The civil business was then r.sken up until 6 p. in., wben the Court ad- ; journed until Wednesday morniug. Xo cases were tried. Appeals from decisions in Magistrates' Courts ^-r-re heard and orders issued in default cases, etc. The Court was adjourned sine die at ll o'clock, the dockets being cleared. The Very Best Remedy for Bowel Trouble. *Mr. F. M. Borroughs, an old and well known resident of Bluffton, Ind... says: "I regard Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera ar.d Diarrhoea Remedy as the ? very best remedy for bowel trouble. I make this statement aftc-r having used the remedy in my family for several years. I am never without ir." This remedy is almost sure to be needed be? fore the summer is over. Why not buy it nov ar.d be prepared for such an emergency? Sold by all druggists. THE DAIRY INDUSTRY. Department of Agriculture Wishes to Aid Dairymen in the South. ! Health Officer Reardon calls the ! attention of all dairymen who fur [ nish milk or cream for the city of Sumter to the following letter from the United States Department of Ag? riculture, and requests that all such dairymen send in their names and addresses to the Sumter Health Officer cy mail. This applies to all parties who sell milk in this city: Washington, June 7, li)Og. Dear Sir-This division is endeav? oring to get in touch with all dairy? men in the Southern States, for the purpose of encouraging and promot? ing the dairy industry. We desire to assist them especially in the building of silos and dairy barns; to "encourage them in the pro? duction of clean milk; to give them suggestions in the feeding of dairy cows; and such other assistance as will enable them to make this indus? try successful and profitable. In order to get these names we ask your co-operation. Please send us, j therefore, in the enclosed free mail? ing envelope, the names and address? es of all dairymen producing milk or cream for your city. We will appreciate your help in this work and believe your city- will be benefiatted by the assistance given your dairymen. Respectfully yours, Ed H. Webster, Chief of Dairy Division. ARRESTED IN CHICAGO. Geo. H. Elton Wanted in Sumter for Forgery. From the Daily Item June 13. Geo. H Elton, formerly agent of P. F. Collier & Son's Publishing Co., was discharged by them for cause, and subsequently, according to the affidavit for his arrest, collected mon? ey under their contracts, gave re? ceipts signing the name of P. F. Col? lier & Sons and the name of the agent who displaced him. The money he thus collected he converted to his ovrn use. These transactions took place in Sumter. Elton was located by Collier's men in Chicago where he was recently arrested as a fugitive from justice by the local police. Mr. Samuel V. Edmiston, special agent for Collier, yesterday secured from Mag? istrate Harby a warrant for Elton's arrest. The warrant was placed in the hands of Mr. H. P. Campbell to effect the arrest. \ Mr. Camp'rell went to> Columbia this morning to obtain the necessary requisition papers from Governor Heyward, which, if issued, he will pro? ceed with to Chicago* and bring back Elton for trial. DEATH OF MR. JOHN S. BIRD. One of the Best Known Traveling Men in South Carolina. Mr. John S. Bird, who was for years one of the best known traveling men in this State, died yesterday af? ternoon at the home of Mrs. McQueen at 1320 Senate street after an illness of a few days. He had been in poor health recently and come to this city several weeks ago for treatment and was improving rapidly when he suf? fered a stroke of paralysis from which he never rallied. This was the recur? rence of another stroke which he had about one year ago. There were with him at the time of his death, his wife and a daughter, Mrs. Marshall Jf Sumter, and Mr. Marshall. Mr. Bird was born in Charleston 63 years ago; and has lived there all of hi.s life exaepf during the years of the war when he was at the front, fighting for the Confederacy. Since the war he has traveled for the firm of Wm. M. Bird & Co., of which his brother was the senior member. He is survived by his widow;, one soi , Wm. Bird, of Indianapolis, Ind., and two daughters, Mrs. Marshall of Sumter and Mrs. Ash of Arlington, X. Y.. who is the daughter of a form? el- marriage. He was a member'of the Presbytreian church. The remains will be taken to Char? leston today for interment in Magno? lia cemetery tomorrow afternoon.. The funeral services will be held in Grace church. Those who will act as pall? bearers in Charleston are: Messrs. Waring Carrington. Ceorge W. Wil? liams, Henry F. Welch. Augustne T. j Smyth, Jr.. Adggr Smyth, Nick Wha- j ley, T. C. G. Lucas. Kennedy Marshall, j June- Simons and Mortimer Hasel? ton.-Columbia State, June 13. _ Jury List. Petit jurors for first week of couit: J Ashley Bradford, W. J. Norris, Charlie Thames, J. H. Christmas, J. M. Hodge. S. C. Tisdale, T. H. Osteen, R. W. Kolb, A. J. Moses, Jr., A. H. Saunders, J. T. Cummings. S. Y. Del ear, Ge??. W. Wingate, Xeil? O'Don? nell, J. H. Haynsworth. E. W. Nettles. W. G. Mo.'es, C. B. Yeadon, W. F. Kolb, E D. Cockereil. C. S. Curtis. G. A Lemmon, R. C. Rembert, R. W. Glonn. H. J. Seymour. C. L. Stubbs. A. j. Pringle, B; J. Jackson, J M. Woodley. W. R. Delgar. B. B. j Seymour, J. E. DuPre, J. W. Me- j Kiever. H. D. Tindal, C. D. Cooper, C. G. Rowland. Arni Broken. From the Daily Item June 13. Mr. Oscar Holleman, one of the white workmen engaged in the con? struction of the Presbyterian Church on the corner of Main and Calhoun ; Streets, fell Inte yesterday afternoon from the scaffold around the building, and broke a small bone in one of his arms, fie was rendered unconscious for several hours. When he regained consciousness he cculd give no account of how the accident happened. He is much improved today, and will soon be at work. Mr. Holleman is from Raleigh, N.. C., and has been in the employ o? Mr. Johnson, the contractor for the Presbyterian Church, for three years. Death From Lockjaw *Xever follows an injury dressed with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Its antiseptic and healing properties prevent blood poisoning. Chas. Oswald, merchant, of Rensselaersvil?e, X. T., writes: "It cured Seth Burch, of "this place, of the ugliest sore on his neck I ever saw." Cures cuts, wounds, burns and sores. 25c. at Sibert's Drug Store. Old papers at this offce 20 cents per hundred. How to Break Up a Cold. *It may be a surprise to many to learn that a severe cold can be com? pletely broken up (n one or two days' time. The first symptoms of a cold are a dry, loud cough, a profuse watery discharge from the nose, and a thin, white coating on the tongue. When Chamberlain's Cough remedy is taken every hour on the first appearance of these symptoms, it counteracts the ef? fect of the cold and restores the sys? tem to a healthy condition within a day or two. For sale by all druggists. Old papers at this offce 20 cents per hundred. *There is no need worrying along in discomfort because of a disordered di? gestion. Get a bottle of Kodol for dyspepsia, and see what it will do for you. Kodol not only digests what you eat, but is a corrective of the greatest efficiency. Kodol relieves indigestion, dyspepsia, palpitation of the heart, flatulence and sour stomach. . Kodol will make your stomach young and healthy again. You will worry just in the proportion that your stomach worries you. Worry means the loss of ability to do your best. Worry is to be avoided at all times. Kodol will take the worry out of your stomach. Sold b; all druggists. Following the Flag. ?When our soldiers went to Cuba and to the Philippines, health was the most important consideration. Willis T. Morgan, retired commissary ser? geant U. S. A., of Rural Route 1, Con? cord, X. H., says: "I was two years in Cuba and two years in the Philippines, and being subject to colds, I took Dr. King's New Discovery for consump? tion, which kept :me in perfect health. And now, in Xew Hampshire., we find it the best medicine in the world for coughs, colds, bronchial troubles and all lung diseases. Guaranteed at Si ibert's Drug Store. Price 50c. and $1. Trial bottle free. Unknovm Friends. ?There are many people who have used Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with splendid re? sults, but who are unknown because they hesitated about giving a testimo? nial of their experience for publication. These people, however, are none the less friends of this remedy. They have done much toward making it a household word by their personal re? commendations to friends and neigh? bors. It is a good medicine to have in the home and is widely known for its cures of diarrhoea and all forms of bowel trouble. For sale by all drug? gists. FRECKLES AH?) PIMPLES REMOVED ia Tea Bays. ?N adi ft ola The Complexion Bea-ali?e? is en i~i dorscd by thousands j?ws ??araai:?<s? io remove g|? ali racial discolora J?jtA lions and restore thc beauty cf youth. The worst cases in twenty cays. 5?e. and $1.00 at all leading' drug" stores, or hy mail. Prepared by' NATION*!. Tn;r.ET CO.. G Paris, Tenn. Hakes Kidneys and Bteddsr Right KILLTHZ COUCH AND CURE THE LUNGS W,TH OL King's New Discovery Mn /TGNSUMPTION Price FOR I OUGHSand 5Gc&$1.00 ^OLDS Free Trial. Surest and Quickest Cure for all THROAT and LUNG TROUB? LES, or MONEY BACK. CHICHESTER'S ENGLISH , 'ENNYR0YAL PILLS ". CrJarlnul a^?i Only Genuine. ?-\/^fc-'V\SAr e.. AUaysrc?aM? Li.?itc?. Pruecint ?j\ f r CHICHKSTKK'S ENGLISH ia lt::u and <;?:,! metallic boxes. sealed 'xi;^ Jerir V>n. Take no o'.her. Ref aft? J? ?>anC^rP"* .".ii?>*ti:ution? ao? Imita. , f?f Home. ?if roar 1>: UK'pi't. or lend te. m l?? ft* "Heller fV.r LudieV m Utter, by rc -V - ?J turn Mall. 1 (?.OOO ~\ cttimoaikl*. So VI t,s " r~~J, ?3 Drogfiat*. CMcli?ater Chearie*) Co.. Sfcu?ea tim papes. Undlsoo Square PJIJJUU PA. 4 PENT IS ALLAIT WILL COSTJOft m B^fiS&v m 1 Bl Wm a to write for our hiS FREE BICYCLE catalogue ff 0 ? KW?. BS la ll J showing the most complete line of high-grade fk _? ??Yt& ag w-?-i * BICYCLES, TIKES and SUNDRIES at PRICES J&?kxh tef?k, ^ii BELOW any other manufacturer or dealer in the world. fM fmML DO NOT BUY A BICYCLE ml \ m /Hft Hm?MI cr on C7VV kirui ?f ^f7KS< until you have received our complete Free Caia Kk 1*1 M? f|[]fsUk lo!?aes illustrating and describing every kind of high-grade and low-grade ?I\1I\ALH?I ?Kt?A^ bicvcl?sVo?d patterns and latest models, and leam of our remarkable LOW Kv tifiift?JBfcffil I & an? wonderful new offers made possible Dy selling from factory B\jT^gBffWBsffli I ?i"?Ct *? rider with no middlemen's profits. ?UHrEXSpifr I WE SHIP Off APPROVAL without a cent deposit, Pay the Freight and B a^r-^BKOlVr J allow IO Days Frte Trial and make oilier liberal terms which no other B^fni^BSTW'ln f "nousc *n the world will do. You will learn everything and get much valu M'14 rt! BK/ wi L able information by simply writing us a postal. B flu \\m \i??* We need a Ride* A&esjf in every town and can offer an opportunity WA! V? J M make money to suitable young men who applv it once. \/$8.50 PUNGTURE-PROOF TIRES ?" kl Regsster Price tm Q f% -?S^^S^SS^ ^ffil' ? ~ ?0.50 per pair. VJ| ^Q|J /^^^^^S^^S|RB^^R PAIR NO M0?E TROUBLE VROT? PUNCTURES. ^^^^^^^^p^P8^B|^ 'Result of 15 years experiencejin tire ^S?OT??a^^SS^^^^^^^^^^^I^ making. No danger from THORNS, CAC- ? ?1 __ ^ ... , . TUS, PINS. NAILS, TACKS or GLASS. fjS ^ZfUtt^ Serious punctures, like intentional knife cuts, can 1ST and "D," also rim strip "H" be vulcanized like any other tire. JflL to prevent rim cutting. Th!? Two Hundred Thousand pairs now in actual use. Over W SS?sorgm^aS?S Seventy-five Thousand pairs sold last year. ? ?? EAS? RIDING. 9 DESCRIPTIONS Made in aH sizes. It is lively and easy riding, very durable and lined inside with a special quality of rubber, which never becomes porous and which closes up small punctures without allowing the air to escape. We have hundreds of letters from satisfied customers stating that their tires have only been pumped up once or twice in a whole season. They weigh no more than, an ordinary tire, the puncture resisting qualities being given by several layers or thin, specially prepared fabric on the tread. That "Holding Back" sensation commonly felt when riding on asphalt or soft roads is overcome by the patent "Basket Weave" tread which prevents all air from being squeezed out between the tire and the road thus overcoming all suction. The regular price of these tires is $8.50 per pair, but for advertising purposes we are making a special factory price to the rider of only $4.80 per pair. Al l orders shipped same day letter is received. We ship CO.D. on approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined and toucd them strictly as represented. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby making the price S4.55 per pair) if you send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this advertisement We will also send one nickel plated brass hand pump and two Sampson metal puncture closers on full paid orders (these metal puncture closers to be used in case of intentional knife cuts or heavy gashes). Tires to be returned'' at OUR expense if for any reason they are not satisfactory on examination. Wc are perfectly reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a bank. Ask your Postmaster." Banker, Express cr Freight Agent or the Editor of this paper about us. If you order a pair of these tires, you witt find that they will ride easier, run faster, wear better, last longer and look fi ner than any tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We know that you will be so well pleased that when you want a bicycle you will give us your order. We want you to send us a small trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. AM m SiSMM SflTGr built-up-wheels, saddles, pedals, part? and repairs, ind Ir trJM> A mtf%~BrOMBlaL&j everything in the bicycle line are sold by us at fralf the usual prices charged by dealers and repair men. Write for our big SUNDRY catalogue. Jt/1 ??f+T \MRfnr but us a postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a Aro/ rS%J> i WffMi' 2 bicycle or.a pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful offers we are making. It only costs a postal to leam everything. Write it NOW. MEAD4CYCLE C8BFANY,* Sept. "J I" G H 1CA60,*?H When Buying' a Fence The weight per rod and size of wire must be taken into consideration ; also the CONSTRUC tion of the FENCE. . < - Heavy wires and the best galvanizing arg always used on the AMERICAN, and the quail? tit J: already in service on farms is good evi dence of its merit? The HINGE JOINT on the American allows for CONTRACTION and EXPANSION, to with? stand sudden and severe pressure from contact with animals, without bandings stays, the fence springing back to place the instant pressure is removed. The most secure, lasting fence is the AMER? ICAN. Sold by CAROLINA HARDWARE CO. Lime Cement, AND HAIR, BUILDERS' - - HARDWARE All First Class Goods. The Durant Hardware Co. gives you a feeling of independence and security thar adds to your good cheer, bring* contentment, and makes your whole life easier to live. These happy results ?;. > no.; require a big bank balance. Every dollar saved and deposited just that much more placed between you and the ever possib.e time of need. Begin ^i th any ?nail amount you can spare and add to it regu? larly from your surplus earnings of these prosperous days. We will welcome your account and give careful attention LO your banking needs. Te offer you every protection of mo?em, con serva:ive banking - - ------ THE BANK OF SUMTER. N. G. Osieen, Jr., Dentist, -18jWest Liberty Street, Over Sumter Book Store. Hours : 8.30 to 1 : 2 to 6. OFFICE PHONE 30. HOUSE PHONE 8