Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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ttusted at Um Peetoflloe at Sumter, & C, as Seoo*d Claas Matter. i-?g?ggg??g PERSONA!* Mis* Ottrita Molse has returned home from a visit to Miss Maude Weils of Florence. Mise Ttmberlake .of Staunton, Va,, la the guest of Mm. R. J. MtLaurin, Jr.. at her home on Church street. Mr. Belton O. Poby, of Texas, is on a visit to his relatives here and in the county, and shaking hands with his many friends. R is the first time that he has been back since he left here over twenty years ago. Mr. K. 1. Reardon has gone to Flor? ence on business and pleasure. Mri.Qeu. Rhame, of Canulcn, is visiting her mother in the city. Mr. Oeo. Shore is at home from Washington and Lee University for the summer vacation. %Mr. W. D. Stuckey is at homo for the summer from Wofford College. lira Jennie DcLorme Carroll, of Winthrop College, is visiting her sis? ter, Mrs. C. 8. Klngsmore, on Hamp? ton avenue. Miss Mary Barringer, of Concord. N C, is spending the summer with her brother, I>r. O. R. Barringer. Mise Emma Sandel has returned home after a visit In Concord, X. C. Masses Helen and Rhoda Stark, of Elloree, are visiting their aunt, Mrs* Keels, on South Sumter Street. ' Mr. Willie Rhodus, of Orccleyvllle, la visiting Mr. Robert Keels. Mrs. J. Gk Del .or me has gone to Spartanburg on account of the Illness of her father at that place. Mr. Alva Oreen. of this city, who is a member of the graduating class of ?h? University of South Carolina has! been elected assistant to the professor in the department of chemistry of the university. Mr. E. E. Rembert of Rembert was in town Wednesday. Mr. C. W. Chandler of Rembert was * Th'tbwn Wednesday. Miss Mamie Chandler left Wednes? day moaning for a visit to friends in Chester. Messrs. J. W. Maynard and H. P. Duval. Jr., of Cheraw, were In the city today on business. Mr. Maynard is a member et the syndicate that re? cently purchased the Big Springs property near Betbune, which will be developed as a first class all-the-year round health and pleasure resort. ?Misses Ina Singleton and Helen Woods have returned to the city from Columbia, where they attended the June ball given by the students of the University. Mr. Herbert Bultman Is at home from Newberry College, where he won the medal for the best standing in Oreek in the Junior class. Graduates from the University of1 gouth Carolina from this section are: | Miss Lois Ballough, Sumter; Edwin Boyle, and Alva Oreen, Sumter and Matthew Singleton Brohun, Wedge field. Mr. Bernard Manning has gone West Point to attend the graduation oxcrclses of the United States Mill Itary Academy. Mr. Wyndharn Mere? dith Manning is one of the graduates from the academy. Mr. Braxton Wallace Is at home fresst Washington, where he has com? pleted a course in electorlcgj engin issring, I Mise Alb e DtasSJ has returned home -from Converse College for the summer ^vacation. II i i n in "i M.i nniiu: is in the city visiting friends. Mr. Noble luck has gone to Min? nesota to Join the ranks of the stu? dents in that State from the Univer? sity of South Carolina who will work is salesman there this xumtm i. ' Mr. E. I. Ke.irdon has returned from Florence and reports that the 'jOate City of the Pee Dee" is going ??ome when it Bosses ?o progrsss In sgt respect*. He tbmks that Florence is in Sumter'* class and that these are the two Iiwm i Uleg with the best people In South < 'andina La*- Witl*h. A wedding of much Interest |o BBSS tSf people w it I that at Bishop* vgl* Wedm-?du> afternoon when Miss Margaret I .aw. a psasHsf young |ad| .f St Churl.-*, became the bride of Mr. Clinton II. Wnbh of this city The ceremony wa* performed In the Pus i Ti#nun Churgg bi the Rev. Ussrstets, it number oT the slsSS fSSjIatlSSS and iituuiat* ffl*?rT<cs of the contracting SSgftlSS being present. V>11. Sgftfl Mr* Ijiw left on ?he after nopn train for Charleston, where they will spend their h<?n?\moon, returning to Humter in about two we. ks. Sir** Walsh I* well known in Sum? ter snd ha* many friends who will BS SjgSjd to weh omc her as a perma? nent rejndeip, <>y ? city. Mr. Wnbh Ii ? popular young mas snd he in" \hr* < ?mgltXtuhtthM? of his mans frlendit SjaSfJ Winnm* thin etssrSSHlM >v?ung btdv II bride. M VVI -<H,ll \\ llcautlful Homo Weeding was That of Sumter Maid and Savannah Man. An event of interest to many peo? ple in Sumter, Charleston, and Sa? vannah occurred yesterday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hussey, No. 16 Kendrick Street when their sister, Miss Maggie Leonora Maye and Mr. William Kdward Ogier, of Savannah, (la., \sere united in marriage by Rev, J. M. Hogers of the Broad Street Methodist church. Miss Annie Maye, sister of the j bride, acted as maid of honor, while Mr. Dalton Maye served the happy groom as best man. The beautiful ring ceremony was performed in unit- i ing this couple in the holy bonds of matrimony. There were a number of friends and relatives of the bride and groom present from this and other cities, among the out-of-town guests being Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Ogier, of Charles? ton, parents of the groom. The wed? ding party entered the parlor, where the ceremony was performed, to the merry strains of Mendelssohn's wed? ding march, beautifully rendered by Miss Ammle Teieher of Sumter, wTio also delighted those present during the reception, which followed the wedding ceremony, with many ar? tistic; musical selections on the piano. The pretty and charming young bride was attired in a magnificent gown of white embroidered net over white satin and carried a beautiful bouquet of bride's roses. The maid of honor wore a very pretty dress of pink voile over satin of the same Hhade, and carrying with her a pret? ty bouquet of pink carnations tied with pink robbons. The reception room was prettily and artistically decorated in a pink and white color scheme, interspersed with a srallax background and beau? tiful pot plants and ferns. Delightful refreshments were served by the charming and clever host and hostess, assisted by the mother of the groom and the pretty and charming sisters' of the bride and numerous young lady friends. The bride is a native of the "Game? cock county' and city and is one of our most .popular, charming, and ac? complished young ladies. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Maye The groom is a well known and popu? lar young railway official of the At? lantic ("oast Line with headquarters' in Savannah. Ga. The newly wedded pair left oh the 6.40 Coast Line train for Charleston where, after spending a while with Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Ogier of No. 13 Judith street, the parents of the groom, they will go to Savan-1 nah, their future home. They carry with them the best wishes and congratulations of a host of friends who wish them every t os slble measure of success, health, hap? piness and a long life. E. I. It. Hrunson-Bradford. Greeleyville, June 9.?Miss Georgia Hrunson of Greeleyville and Mr. Lin wood Bradford Of Burn tor were mar? ried Tuesday afternoon last at the homo of the bride's parents in | Greeleyville, the Wtddlng being a| beautiful one. The ceremony was performed by the Lev. Mr. Brown, pastor of the Greeleyville Presbyter? ian church* There were a large number of the friends and relatives of the bride and groom present at the wedding, who were invited to a reception imme? diately after the ceremony. At the depot, When the young couple took the train for Sumter, a large number of friends gathered and the bride and groom were liberally sprinkled with rice. The happy pair will make their home In the country near Datsell, where Mr. Bradford is an energetic young fanner. Hggg Shower for BrMo-r.loct. Miss Mildred Hall, one of Ihe pop? ular brldeoolecl of the week, was the recipient Monday afternoon of n number of presents at a hose shower given for her b) Mra C, i\ King st! her home on Church street. Mra King had tastefully decorated the house In red and white for Ihe occasion. Bin tables were prepared foi the iwenty-four guesta who play? ed heart dice for several progressions The prie/, a pair of white silk hose, M u won by Mrs Barton Walsh, Jr., Wim mads ihe highest score. Follow? ing ihe game of hearts ? delightful salad course was served in the diu Ing room. Bhortl) before Ihe guests took their departure Ihe nit's of hose were pro? ?anted in a graceful manner to the brub -ele< t bv Mrs. Kito: and Mrs. Stewart Mason. Out*town guests for Ihr shower wer?? Mrs. Jahe Peterson <>f Ligonler, l*a ; Mrs. c?e<?. Rhame, Camden, and Mrs Will Tropst of Concord, n c. Marriage License Record. \ license marrs has be HI gram pti ia Mr. ?'? m Napier ??f Jordan mid Mtm Rllsnbelh i. Hatlerwhlte <>( Hum i" '"? . . j i.j,. Ulli TO WORK FOR COUNTY FAIR, Committee Appointed by Farmers' Fiiion to Co-operate will? Cham? DOT of Commerce. Friday the members of the County Farmers' Union met with the Concord local union at Mr. Louis E, Reames' place at a big picnic and Farmers Union rally at which the principal subject of discussion was the county fnir which will he held next fall. A resolution was passed unanimously endorsing the project and a Commit? tee was appointed with County Presi? dent J. Frank Williams at its head to co-operate with the committee of the Chamber of Commerce, which is' headed by Mr. W. B. Boyle, In secur ing this valuable asset to the coun ty. The county fair was vigorously dis? cussed for some time by a number of those present, all of whom seemed of the opinion that it would be a great thing for the county* Much enthus lasm was shown and It is probable that the farmers in the county will do their full share towards making the, fair a s ccsss. WILL IIAVi: HALF HOLIDAY, Freight Depots In i 'ty to Close at l p. m. on Saturdays. For the purpose of giving the clerks a half holiday, effective June 21st to September i?t, the freight depots of! tMe A. C. L. railroad, Northwestern Railroad of South Carolina, Southern Railway and B. C. W. railway, will be closed at 1 P, M. on Saturdays. The public will please take notice. E. BON BY, Agent A. C. L. and N. W. of S. C. H. A. ROSE, Agent Southern Railway. J. T. CHINA, Agent S. C. W. R. R. Handkerchief Shower. One of the social affairs given dur? ing past week for a popular young lady of the city who will become a ? i bride during the week was the hand? kerchief shower given Saturday after- i noon by Mrs. W. F. Alexander at her home on Calhoun street for Miss Mil died Hall, whose marriage to ^lr. , Robert T. Brown is set for next Wed? nesday. The residence was prettily decorat? ed In s color scheme of red .and white. Nine tables were prepared for the guests, who passed a pleasant hou,r in playing heart dice, the gamo of the evening. The prize, a pretty sat of embroidered collars and cuffs, was. presented to Miss Mabel Parr Oft, who made the largest score during the game, Punch was served during the game by MJm Winifred Alexander and u sweet course was served at the close of the games. J The presents for the bride-to-be were showered upon her from a Jap? aneso lantern suspended from the chandelier. There were quite a num? ber of these, many of them being very beautiful ones. Miss Seitw?rts Entertains. Miss Rita Schwartz was the host? ess Tuesday night to about forty of her young friends at the beautiful home of her parents <?n Washington Street, The occasion proved a most delightful one to all present, the ar? rangements whi? h had been made for the entertainment of the guests prov? ing a most decided success. The tirst part of the evening was devoted to a contest In which ques? tions were asked, the answers of Which Could be found in the names of well known people of Sumter. In tins contest Miss Sallie Rembert was most success of the girls and was i awarded s dainty fan as the girls' prise, while Mr. Clarence Haynsworth won the boys' prise a tie clasp. Alter the guessing contest a card dance was a feature of the entertain* ment which afforded the dancers much pleasure. The rooms had been tastefully fle corated In Pink, a color scheme which was cariied out in the delightful re? freshments which were served after tiie young couples had been dancing for some time. The folding doors of the two big rooms were opened and the rooms thrown Into one, so that the dancers had plenty of space. During the evening fruit punch was Served by Miss Adele Pitts. Informal Dance. The Informal dance given In the Armory Hall Tuesday night was not largely attended, hut it w;is much en joyed bj those present. Schumacher's ??r> hestru furnished sonn- excellent mu*lc foi tin.'usion which added much to the pleaaure of the dancers. Real Estate Transfers. Willis ni Pi ? t>>n I? Met 'allum Realty company, i?'t on corner Wal lace street und Providence avenue. <'b;iiles <; Rowland to s E, Rinn fham, lot on Washlni ion -met, $2, I Mill. Ii v Held In Chn* s Kingsmore lot on I 'alhotin sll t ri. * .'.see. (OLD INJURIOUS TO CROPS, Blankets and Fins in Order Been use of Unusual Juno Wouthei. The farmer! Of the county arc vt-y much worried just now on account of damage which may result, to cotton because of the continued cold wei weather, The oat crop which has not been cut, but whchi is a small part of the general crop, is thought to be practically ruined, while that shock? ed in the fields it is hoped will dry out when warm dry weather returns. Tho people of the city have had to go Into their winter closets and pull out their blankets and replace them for the time, something most unusual in the month of June. At the same time many persons had taken down their heaters and closed up their j grates for the winter. Heaters and stoves had to be haul? ed out from the lumber rooms and grates to be opened uP, for the drei felt very comfortable day and night during the past few days. Men and women have been seen on the streets wearing overcoats, wilder hats and other garments, which had been laid by when the warmer weath- . er came and which had to be gotten out again, something most unusual for June, and still there are no signs of a let-up. Entertainment for Miss Nash, Wednesday evening Mrs. John H. Clifton entertained In honor of Miss Mary Nash of Charlotte, who is visit ing at her home on Washington street. A number of her friends gathered for the occasion, which proved a most delightful one. Heart dice was played for some time and afforded much amusement. After several progressions refreshments of Ice cream and cake were served. Miss Elizabeth Lucius served punch dur? ing the evening. Out-of-town guests present were: Miss Bessie Harvin of Manning, Miss Miller of New York City and Miss, Mary Nash, of Charlotte. Death. Mayesvilie, June 11.?Mr. M. A Witherspoon died at the home of his son, Mr. C. M. Witherspoon, near here, last night alter an illness of more than two years. Mr. Wither? spoon was fifty-nine years of age. He had lived in this community for only a few months, but in thr.t time had made many friends, who regret his loss to the community. Mr. Witherspoon was the father of Mr. Carl A. Withe:spoon formerly, assistant secretary of the Y. M. C. A. of Sumter. He is survived by his tour sons and three daughters. The funeral services will be held at Mount ElOn Baptist Church Darlington County on Thursday morn? ing at 10.00 o'clock. A. lt. C. Club Meets. The A. B. C. Club held its regulai semi-monthly meeting Monday even? ing with Miss Claudia Fraser. The meeting proved a very interesting one, tlie principal feature being a debate on the Bubject: Resolved that the Action Taken by California in Her Course Toward Japan Should be Ap? proved." The negative of tin- debate won. The affirmative was represented by Messrs. James Cuttino and C s Anderson and the negative by C. H. Wilson and S. M. McLeod. Jury List for li.st Week. The following is the list of jurors for the first week of court which convenes in this city June 2'i. Joel Davis, j. P. Brogdon, B. L. Brown, F. T. Mein vail, C. E. Sanders, A. E. Tisdalc, Burrell Moody, F. J. Ueddings, m. B. Murray, J. S. Dwlght, W. B. LTpshur, J. F. Morton, c. m. Emanuel, W. V. U Marshall, L. S. White, w. J. Jennings, J. B. Warien, A K. Sanders, K. C. White, j. T. Oreen, H. it. Brunson, Sr., W. C. Wise, W. < ?. St a ley, M W. Bennett, U I Manning, J L. Moor.-. .1 E. Sandels, j H. DuRant, Perry Moses, Jr., ?'. w. K Ingman, I. i\ Kennedy, j K W. M< i 'allurn, ll \. Hoyt, I { I:. Dull ' nt. .1 r., X B. 11 IK ram. T. S KoSS. ? Heal I -tale I ran-dor. Mis s. A. Cluill, as Htibatituted tru Itu i to W . K. Dunne, u>i ..n Blandln SI | . el . I I 00, V BROWN -HALL WEDDING Popular Young Couple Married in Tri nily Methodltd Church. The social affair ?>f the week in Sumter was the marriage on Wednes? day afternoon of Miss Mildred Lee Hall, the daughter of Mrs. Minne M. Hall, and Mr. Robert Tillman Brown, both well known and popular young people of this City, The ceremony was performed in Trinity Methodist Church and is tin lirst service of any kind held In the new church, which is not yet complet? ed. On account of the unfinished con? dition of the building the decorations and pre) .nations could not he made elaborate, but the altar was de. orat? ed With ferns and potted plants and an Improvaed aisle was prepared for the occasion, ribbons ami potted plant! On pedestals being used in its formation.1 The bridal party entered to the strains of Mendelssohn'! wedding march, played by Miss Julia Row? land. The bride came In on the arm of her brother, Mr. B. Murr Hall, who gave her away to the groom at the altar, who entered with his best man, Mr. Perry M. Brown, from the pastor's study, on the right of the altar. Here the ceremony was perform? ed by tile Rev. I?. M. McLeod, pas? tor of the church, who used the full and impressive ring Service of tin Methodist church, in the presence ofi a large number of friends and rela? tives. Upon the arrival of the bridal party and just preceding their en? trance to the Church Miss Keller sang, "Because Tour Heart." ? The bride was tastefully dressed in a golng-away gown of blu , with hat and shoes to match. She carried a beautiful bouquet of bride's roses and lillies of the valley. Miss Elinor Mason was maid of honor. She wore a beautiful dress of pink Chameuse, with a white pic- j ture hat and carried pink Klllarney roses. Mrs. George A. Rhame. of Cam den, a sister of the bride, was dame of honor. She wore a dress of white chiffon over white chameuse with a white picture hat and .she also carried pink Klllarney roses. . The groomsmen were the three brothers of the groom, Messrs. Al len, Chfton ami Lee Brown, and w. Brooks Stuckey. Out-Of-tOWn guests for the wed- i ding W.erc Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Rhame of Cam den; Mrs. Jake Peter? son of Ligonier, Pa., and Mrs. Hugh m. Propst of Concord, N. C. After the ceremony the happy young couple left on the evening train for Washington and other points north, where they will remain for a week or ten days. Upon their re? turn to Sumter they will make their home with Mrs. Hall, the bride's mother. No. 211 Bast Liberty Street The bridal party was given an in? formal reception the nmht before the wedding at the residence of Mrs. Minnie M. Hall on Baal Liberty street. Many valuable and useful pres? ents were received by the young couple, both of whom are very popu? lar members of Sumtcr's younger so? cial set. organ For Presbyterian C hurch. The big m w Pilcher organ secur? ed by the Presbyterian Church is now being pul together and will prob? ably be In use by a week from now. The organ Is a Hne instrument and will add much t<? tile church when it Is In operation. STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION Of The iw i. s- Baak, Located m Sumter. S, C. at the Clone <?f U11 lacss, .hino I, Itlt, RESOURCES. Loans Mid discounts .. , .$l?t,7SI II i Overdraft!. 7 .',2.1 i Furniture and fixtures, . . 1,041.11 Ban kins House.14,4(4.11 Dim itom Banks and bankers.11,1 14.4)1 Currency. 2,?;78.n0 Gold . ISO.oo Silver and other Pjlinof Coin 2 3 13.27 Checki and cash items,, .. l IfJr>o Exchanges f<?r the Clearing house. 1,114.17 Total.$216,403.32 U ABILITIES. Capital slock paid in.$30.000.00 Surplus fund. 3,000.00 Undivided profits, less cur? rent expenses and taxes paid. 6,516.67 Due to banks and bank? ers. i,$*s.ti Individual deposits sub* jeet to cheek.44.710.'?8 Savings deposits.3a,7.ro.74 Time certificates of de> post!.10.355.85 Certified checks., .. . .. loo.ou Cashier's checks. 104.00 Notes and hills redtscounted o,50o.oh Dills payable, Including" certificates for money borrowed.62,500.00 Total.$216,403.32 state <>f BOOTH carolina? County of Sumter. Before, me came S. It. McLcod, Cashier of the above named bank, who, being duly sworn, says that tho above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said bank, as shown by the books of said bank. s. It MeLEOD, Sworn to and subscribed before me this 12th day of Ji.ne, IIIS, O. L. Yates, Notary Public. Correct Attest: C. P. OSTERN, l. D. JENNINGS, , P. 1 >. KNIGHT, Directors. SUMTER COTTON MARKET. - i i e Corrected Dally Bv Ernest M. Field, Cotteu Buyer. Sumter, June 12. j i fj <b?od Middling 12. Strict Middling 11 7-8. Middling 11 3-4. r St. Dow Middling 11 3-8. Dow Middling 10 3-4. Staple cotton 12 to 14 for whito grades. t New York Cotton Market. New oYrk, June 12. Open Close. Jan.11.16 11.29 Feb.11.16 Mar.11.27 May. 114 4 July.ll.M 12.05 Aug.11.73 11.85 Sept.11.11 Ocl..11.21 11.37 Lee.1121 11.35 ( MILD BURNED TO DEATH. Ployed with Maali.s While Moihci Was Absent. Spertanburg, June 10.?Bsthei Lee, four-year-old daughter of Ban ter Le, was burned to death at he home at Trough today. Dining her mother's absence she played with matches and her clothing caught Uro. The ? ook found her terribly burned. Tin- child lingered for several hours before death etided her suffering. Ladies To drop in at our ladies* rest room when up town shop \ ping, and make themselves at home. It is for the use Jj^-yrj^io^j of the ladies of Sumter and surrounding country. The Peoples* Bank ^???^ ???????????????? Do You Want Your Boy ! to ?o through the same butdiiCKs problem* you ti:i?i to rare in get* tlng your start when lie i*an k*am i^irnni btitdneMj habits and us? ages, leur 11 lliem practleuyy, and at no expense I lave him -tan an aivumit with us. encourage him to keep it 9 growing. -how lilm ho\\ to |Mop?-il> I'll re for if and bo lid up a Hunk \t-< omit. Stive him Hie worry ami distress you had to shoulder in your lime, \\ lim you ere reads to turn i?%er to him what ytss ha%e ae? ruiiiiilaietl ho will lie equipped to lake rare of and atigusnenl it. I Iii- hank will ho gtad to ll||\?* hi- account m> matter how miiail iin Kian. FIRST NATIONAL BANK | ?????????????????????????t