Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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n 60MESP0NBENCE. USTTKRA FROM OUR mTK TO OOtHRMirOH WWI ot later then Tuss tbe letter* are It la almost aa to fears them appear la April 20.?Several from hero to hoar Pastor Mltchel end Cody of Oreenvtlle during this while they are preaching et entertainment lest Friday night the closing of the Bayroad school ? attended by a large crowd, the wae carried out splendid I and reflected credit on all concern L The Norwood academy school closed Mtea Smith will return to her In Union today. ? splendid dinner end a game of snssaaall *a the afternoon were the galuclpal feature* of the picnic at Nor> I* Saterday. A few young folks spent a few la social games at Mr. J. A. M. -Carraway's Saturday night Dr. H. T. Kir by and wife visited also at Olanta Saturday and Mrs. Klrby will go to Char today to rislt her mother. Mr. Gamble Moore loot a mule last >k. s Farmers are about done planting Dr. George MeRlveen who has been several years la visiting relatives frleade at Sal loh and elsewhere. I Wanaoky Newa Wleaeky, April 20 ?farmers are lovely weather for their work. that wae planted early is grow Saal)' and will soon be ready for Cotton te getting up nicely and je?! tat to a good aund fiQpn. Oata aaa looking fine and Is head las eat In some places. 9 Vise proopsct for a fruit crop la very saved so far. The health at our community Is wavy awed aft preeent. Udle DoaChairapa, of the Co college, came home at span ding tho Beater with her father and family. > twill return to Columbia on the wae a picnic at Fields Bridge A large attendance and a bert. April 10.?Owing to heavy last weak cotton planting waa ad for a few days, but all the hope to finish up thla week ralue were beneficial to oats and "Hety are looking well. * ~*n?e improvement league of Rafting High achool held a meeting to act Anal arrangements for the ice festival and Easter egg hunt la to be given at the achool leaning next Friday evening. 24th -asset, commencing at I o'clock, and 'fStajlimtag through the evening. I will again extend a warm Invitation IS any Olf Who would like to apend a Evening with Uft. achool here will celebrate their tjhjat commencement two weeka later, can May Ith. ?commencing about 7 ?'clock. As this is the first commence aaant given by the new high achool, arm aay the teachers have arranged a attractive programme and the addition la being fitted up for occasion and the achool extends a 1 Invitation to all who are In In higher education and to awe the progress made by the achool dmrtng the past session. An entertain tag evening Is promised and we hope to have a full house. The trustees held a meeting at the ol building last Friday afternoon reflected the preeent teachers. Prof Crawther and Miss Annie Keels who have given the patrons and school entire satisfaction derlng the past achosastlc term. Mr a S. Use Young after a severe of over three months has recov sufflclent to leave the Infirmary _? is visiting relatives here for a few Mr. 8. Lee Toung and Bert Black weJI of Humter sp*nt yesterday In the neighborhood. Harry Bull of Wedgefield has been . visiting friends for the past week. Jfevra Around Anttoch. Ant loch, April 20 ? We have had trait* a little cool spell of It, but It wwa not cold enough to kill the fruit. Corn Is up and cotton planting Is OJto order oT the day. Oat* #ire look tsaj well. Mr and Mrs. L, A. James of Blsh sawvllla visited the latter's father, Mr. JL W weldon, of thla place, on yester Joe and Ned Rlchbourf ?pent Thursday In Blshopville. ? Mr. R. P. Wei don, of Herlott, spent Friday with Mr. T. A. White, of this place Rev. T. A. Colllas of this place has been attending; the meeting conducted by Rev. Leech In Camden. Mr. Olln Munnerly la visiting his brother. Rev. 8. W. aCunnerlyn at Be? then?. Messrs. Marlon Weldon and Law? rence White visited at Oswego on yes? terday. , Miss Sadie White has been quite sick with pneumonia but Is better now. r The little baby of Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Peebles Is very sick at this writing. Death of Mrs, Thomas. e^de Lynchburg, April 22.?All that was mortal of Mrs. Sal He Thomas re? lict of the late Porter Thomas, was laid to rest In the family plot In the Lynchburg Presbyterian cemetery on yesterday at 11: SO a. m. Rev. Wm. Knox of Mayesvllle conducted the fun? eral services In quite an Impressive manner. The crowd from this, place and vicinity augmented by a nui of friends and relations from the ceased's home was evidence "of thex popularity and high esteem in which she was held here and at her home In Mayesvllle. Mrs. Thomas was burled at the old church where she In her childhood days attended church and Sabbath school. In fact she held her member? ship, until a few years ago. In this church?the church in which her fath? er, the late James Long, was a ruling elder. The deceased leaves quite a large family, with many, many friends to mourn her loss. One touching scene at the this In? terment was the presence of several old time family ex-slavee of Mrs. Thomas' father. These old darkies sre fast passing away. ACTOR NOW EVANGELIST. Mr. Robert L. Downing Sneaks At Strawbridge Courcti. "I am not telling you that I am bet? ter than you? there are hundreds better than this old converted actor," declared Robert I. Downing, the form? er actor and now evangelist, In Straw bridge Methodist Episcopal church last night. i "But la* I live long enough, I am go lag to be as good as you are. I've given 10 years of my life to the world and I hope that I will be able to bal? ance my account in the service of God. There are many homes in this city that would be filled with happiness If Christ were there. "When you can speak a good word for Jesus do not stand back, but do it. Get your friends to Invite to their homes the meek and lowly'Jesus. See how I drifted away from God In my boyhood days. It It the old story. But borne home to Ood when hs ceJ.t you as little children. He wants you thus. I am only a little more than five weeks In my Father's house. I cannot tell you the Word of God like your pastor, but some day I may be able. "Drink is the worst curse In the world, but, like other vices, there Is a eure for It?to kneel at the altar of God and give yourselves up to God. "I have taken a vow to serve the Lord as long as I live. Give me credit for being successful unless I prove myself a liar.** Mr. Downing spoke before the min? isters' meeting* In Straw bridge church earlier. In the dey. By-Laws of the Sumter Baseball Club. j Board of Directors shall meet 1st and trd Tuesday night* of each month during championship season, and at the call of the president. ? Seven shall constitute a quorum for the transaction qf business. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. 1. Shall approve all bills to be paid by the treasurer. 2. Shall have authority to engage and release players and to control manager. t. Shall not, without consultation with the Board of Directors, expend more than $25 for transportation of any player, nor agree to pay any play? er more than 1125 per month. 4. Shall audit books of treasurer at least once per month. 5. Shall have charge of sale of privileges. GROUNDS COMMITTEE. 1. Have full authority on grounds at all times. 2. shall attend to it that the I ground* are in proper condition for playing. S, Shall see to It thut ticket takers and other assistants are provided reg? ularly and promptly. 4. Shall be watchful of the conduct of the spectators and others on the grounds and of the comfort of specta? tor*. 5. Shall not spend over five dollars without consent of directors. t. Shall clear grounds of every one but officials and players. 7. Shall have charge of all adver? tising. WM. BULTMAN, WM. MORAN, H. C HATNSWORTH. BLACK HIVER FISH FRY. Mr. J. W. Allen, Manager of The Betts Lumber Company Delightfully Entertains a Large Nuniber of Friend*. One of the most delightful fish fries of the season was pulled off Tuesduy night at Black river, about iJ miles from Sumter. The affair was a pleasant occasion tendered by the genial and whole souled Arm of C. M. Betts A. Company, proprietors of the Betts Lumber Com? pany of New Sumter, and their popu? lar and big hearted manager, Mr. J. W. Allen, complimentary to a number of their friends in Sumter and in the territory adjacent to the Betts lumber mill. ' Mr. J. W. Allen had several cars fit? ted up "a la Pullman style" and the 125 or more guests who had ridden out to the Betts mill about two miles from Sumter, In carriages, automo? biles, buggies, and in various other vehicles were given a delightful free excursion ride from New Sumter to the "camping ground," where the generous hosts had provided a menu fit for the gods in the shape of fried fish, fish stew, barbecue, and other refreshments, liquid and solid. The crowd was a typically represen? tative Sumter aggregation, there be? ing business and professional men, city .and county officials, clerks, book? keepers, financiers, teachers, mer? chants, lumber dealers, and others. The ride from the mill to the fish fry waa over the lumber railroad of this company which the Sumter chamber of commerce is endeavoring to Induce the Messrs. Betts to extend Into Sum? ter. It was desirable before last night, from a commercial stand point, to have thla road extended into Sumter and made a' freight and passenger line, but last night it was unanimously agreed that there were other and potent reasons why the railroad, tho mill, and Messrs Betts and and Mr. Allen ahould be required to move into Sumter. The barbecue by itaelf would aeem to have settled that part of the proposition, Independent of business reasons. The evening was pleasantly and profitably spent. Mr. Henry J. Mc Laurin, Jr.. made a brilliant, patriotic, public spirited and historical apeech. but the official stenographer was sud? denly taken ill, and the general trend of the apeech waa lost in the noise of the whirling- river, but the next time Mr. McLaurln makes a speech at one of theae fries the Messrs. Betts are go? ing to have a phonograph recording machine to catch his remarks. There were several speeches made and very much enjoyed. All of the guests ex? pressed themselves as having had the time of their lives, and sincerely, hope that the Bett.\ people and Mr. Allen will get in closer touch with Sumter, commercially and socially, and the* don't know of any better way to do these things than by repeating last night's programme. A Pleasant Picnic. The Union Chapel picnic held Mon? day was a very pleasant and en? joyable affair. The day waa an ideal one, the Sin? gleton grove an Ideal place, and the feast waa typical of the generosity of the friends who prepared and made the occasion auch a pleasant one to the many who gathered there. The day was diversified by songs, recitations and games of different kinds. Evangelist Ely lent himself to the occasion and Hellghted the crowd by humorous as well as aacred songs. Mr. Small rendered appreciated recita? tions. Enjoyable Intrumental music waa furnished by local talent. To the good women around there and to Mr. Robert Bradwell and Mr. Jos. Singleton is due a large measure of the success of the day. McCOOMER CASE ARGUED. Attorneys In Sumter Homicide Case Ask for New TtriaL Columbia, April 21.?The supreme court yesterday heard arguments In the cae of the State against Jack Mc Coomer of Sumter county, who is serving a life sentence In the peni? tentiary for the killing i.f 'lad '.ail lard near Manning. TV- argument was made for a new t!lal on the ground of after discovered tvldutico and a de? cision will be rendered shortly by the court. It will be recalled that Mc Coomer, alias "Compnre Pill." who was a negro attache of the Cole Bros, circus, was convicted along with the business manager of the company, a white man, (Jen. Splvens. Both wer? sent up for life and the latter obtained a new trial and was acquitted after the Jury had been out only 20 min? utes. Since then It Is claimed that "Campflre Bill" was not the negro convicted and numerous affidavits are presented to show this. Whltelaw Retd, the American am? bassador to (ireat Britain, and many other distinguished persons nttended the Basque Feters arranged In Sare, France, In honor of King Edward. His maesty, who Is sojourning at Biar rltx. was iprervented from attending however, on account of a storm which prevailed there. SERGE IS KING T HE Serge Suit is the Sum? mer favorite, always. It's the Noblest Roman of them all." ' We never grow tired of re? commending Blue Serges? they cover such a variety of requirements. For outing purposes, they are cool and comfortable. For business, they bespeak the successful man. For semi dress, they answer for all in? formal occasions. And so, whatever the need, the Blue Serge is the suit for general utility. Little wonder, then i u 'c i6^ r?v that the demand never slack I Hart Schaffner Sc Marx ens?and that we make them one of our strong cards. . ? Our Serges are strictly reliable inweaves and color. They are cut and tailored by skillful hands. Single and Double Breasted Styles in two or three i garment models. We guarantee our Serge Suits. \ $15, $16.50, $18 to $22.50. The Man with a Serge Suit want, will do well to bring it here. The D. J. Chandler Clothing Co. Copyright 1908 by PHONE 166. SUMTE R, 8. C. FIRST BLOOD FOR GAME COCKS. _ / Dingle's Chickens Take Opening Game From Columbia Mechanic*?Score 11 to 0. Tuesday afternoon Dingle's Game Cocks started things off at a lively clip by taking the first game of the season from the Columbia Mechanics j by the decisive score of 11 to 0. The j visitors never had a show to score. This was the first time that the lo? cal bunch has been together this sea? son, and while some of the boys still have a little rough edge on and have not worked down to the fine point of perfection,- still yesterday's exhibition was encouraging, for if such results .an be accomplished without practice and team work, the prospects of an? other pennant under Dingle's manage? ment are most bright. The best thing evidenced by yester? day's game was the ability of the lit? tle South Carolinian who is to engin? eer Sumtcr's baseball fortunes this season on the rough road to success. The boys all seem to like him and de? light in working for him, Jmd they know that his Judgment is good. The Game Cocks had the Mechanics completely outclassed. A runner push? ed across the rubber in the opening Inning and runners crossed the pan in nearly every other Inning until 11 runs were chalked up. Lee, who pitch? ed for the locals, was very effective. He allowed but Ave bindles and did not haye to exert himself either. Wil? liams, the Columbia twirler. was effec? tive until the fifth inning, the runs made in the opening innings being the result of errors and slow fielding, but In that terrible fifth, he was walloped all over the lot. Three two baggers and three singles, one after the other, resulted in five earned runs. Some base stealing was going on at the same time. All of the locals did well, especially Lee, Springs, Stephens, Dingle, and Murphy. Out of five times up, Springs got three ?aftlea, one for an extra sack, stole four bases and reached first the other two times on hard hit Intleld ball? that caused mlscues.. Fetner and McPherson did the best work for the visitors. RESULT. R. H. E. Bumter.n 12 4 Mechanics.0 5 7 Who got the hits for the game Cocks? Dingle 2, Springs 3. Perkins 1, Murphy 1. Wells 2, Stephens 1, Lee 2. Remember the Benefit for Daugh? ters* of the Confederacy at the Thea torlum Thursday. BASEBALL YESTERDAY. Result of Games Played In the Big Leagues. j South Atlantic. At Jacksonville: Jacksonville 10; Charleston 9. At Columbia: Columbia 4; Augusta 4. At Macon: Macon 1; Savannah 0. American League. At Boston: Boston 0; Philadelphia 4. At Detroit: Detroit 5; St. Louis 8. At Cleveland: Cleveland 5; Chicago I. At New York: f New York 16; Washington 13. National. I At Cincinnati: Cincinnati 9; Pittsburg 4. At Brooklyn: Brooklyn 1. New York 6. At Philadelphia: Philadelphia 1; Boston 3. STANDING OP THE CLUBS. South Atlantic League. Won. Lost. P.C. Jacksonville.8 1 889 Columbia. 5 3 625 Macon. 5 5 500 Savannah. 5 6 455 Augusta.5 6 455 Charleston.2 9 182 LAST LYCEUM. NUMBER. Parlaiul-Newha 11 Quartette Will Be Here April 29th. The last number of the Lyceum course will be a male quartette known as the Parland-Newhall Company, taken from the name of its second bass and first tenor. This male quar? tette which has sung from Maine to California and has been greeted with enthusiasm everywhere, also does some work with brass instruments and in bell ringing, making a very varied programme. This entertainment will take place in the opera house on Wednesday evening, the 20th of April at S.30 O'clock. Admission to this will be $1 for the orchestra and corresponding prices for other seats. The election of Dr. C. F. Williams M State health officers created a va? cancy on the executive committee of the State board of health which has been filled by Dr. W. . Lester of Co? lumbia. Under the act creating the office, however, Dr. Williams is still secretary of the board and will fill that office. Hie Regular Election Passed Off Quietly Wednesday. The regular bi-enndal municipal election, which waa held Wednesday,, waa a very quieit and unexciting af? fair. There was only one ticket iiK the field and all of the nominees off the Democratic primary were triumphantly elected, the total vote being 67. The following well known Citizens will manage the affairs of the city for the next two years: Mayor?W. B. Boyle. Alderman?H. D. Barnett, Williej Bultnmn. P. P. Finn, R. F. Hayns wo4-th, H. C. Haynsworth, J. R, Ligon, W. O. jyubbs, R. I* Wright Commissioner of Public Works?R. L* Edmunda, \ CIVIC LEAGUE RECEPTION. The Civic League will hold an after? noon reception from 5 to 7 p. m., on Friday afternoon, April 24, at the Elk Club. Reports will be read of the; work the club has done in the past year. A regular programme will be carried out of mfuslc and papers bym this league. the*Stateburg Rural Club/. The Cultu8 and the Literary Club of Sumter. All members of the league are urged to be present. And all ladies a>f Sumter who are interested in the work o fthe Civic League and. would like to cooperate, are invited^ to attend. This is to celebrate Reel- < procity Day, and a large attendance is requested. The committee yti\\ do' all In their power to make the afternoon* a success. TEACHERS EKMIIKITIOI. i J 4 The regular examination for teach? ers will be held at the court house on Friday, May 15. beginning at 9 o\ a. m. S. D. CAIN. County Superintendent of Education. April 20. 1908. Item 20-27-May 4. W. & S. 22-29-May 6. isc on ?doch IXIST?Large white setter, broi ear*, with brown spot over one ej Reward if retiirne 1 to F. L. Wtcedt* Jt Sumtei Ice, Lieht & Po vei Co. 3-26-tf 3 FOR SALE?Reaper and Binder perfect condition, used but Can be bought at a bargain. Durant. 2t ler isVj little^ 4-15-tr FOR SALE?About 75 bushels peas. Apply to Newsom Bros., DalseU, 8? C, for prices. f , .