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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-12-26
THE REEL CONTEST.
It was Close, But Delgar Held the
Championship.

The great Reel Contest for Xmas Day, be-
tween Delgar No. 3 and Monaghan No. 2,
came off yesterday morning, and kept Main
Street lively for part of the day. Consider.
able Interest wss manifested by the citizens,
and large crowd WIS present, many ladies
gracing the occasion with their presence. The
members of Dslgar No. 3, were dressed 10
black knee pants white stripes, and black hose,
black caps and black shirts The members
of Monaghan No. 2 were dressed in black
tights, black hose, and black running shoes.
Monaghan No. 2 therefore bad the advan-
tage on account of their running tights and
shoes, but Delgar No. 3's Reel weighed forty
pounds more, and they had one man more
than Monaghan No. 2.
The 6rst contest was for the best two out
of three races.
First Race.-Delgar had choice of position,
and ran first. Time-25 seconds. Monaghan
No. 2 ran next. Time-24@ seconds.
Second Raee.-Delgar No. 3 ran first. Time
-22a seconds Monaghan No. failed to
make connection with the hydraut.
Third Race --Delgar No failed to make
connection. Monaghan No 2 failed to make
connection.
Fourth Raee.-Delgar No. 3. Time-24
Is. Monaghan No. 2. Time-25 Is.
The course was on Main Street from the
Opera House to the hydrant at the corner of
Main and Republican Streets. 100 yards
dash, unreel, and throw water through 100
feet Of hose.
% seconds for 100 yards dash, unreel and
throw water through 100 feet of hose, is
said to be the quickest time heretofore on
record for this State. Delgar No. 3 has the
honor of making the fastest time (22a) ever
made in the State.
Delgar Reel was in better condition than
Monaghan No 2, the hose on the latter CATCH
ing when being unreeled. The contest was
awarded to Degar No.
E. l. Reardol,. of THE Daily Item, presented
to Delgar No. 3. a broom decorated in red,
white and blue, and surmounted by game
cock, emblematical of a sweeping victory.
The broom was trophy from THE Daily
Item and was gotten up for the winning
team. The members of the winning team
evidently appreciated the remembrance Of
the Daily Item as theJ cheered when they re-
ceived the broom and placed it upon the hose
reel and afterwards nailed it up over their
reel house on Liberty Street, where it now
stands as the Penuapt Of Delgar No. 8.
After the championship contest there was a
grab contest.
In this contest the 6remen ran SO yards,
grabbed reel, ran so yards and unreeled so
feet Of hose. Delgar squad ran first and
failed to make connection. Monaghan squad
ran next and made connection but poor time
,-32 seconds.
Considerable friendly rivalry existed be-
tween the two squads, but the entire contest
was good natured and very interesting
throughout, and Sumter has two reel compa-
nies that she can feel proud of.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-12-26
General Manager Millard Receives
q Handsome Silver Service.

At the Office of the Superintendent Of No
tive Power. ufC s. IN. r r. at Sumter
last Friday mornrng General Manager Curt.
Millard was the recipient of very handsome
aud valuable silver service, presented to bin
by the employees Of the G. S. 4 N. shops
General Manager Millard is quite popular
with his fellow officers aud the employees o.
the c.. S. In. R. r. Mr.. Millard was sent
for at his Office and requested by foreman
irwin, II. Raynor to call at his Office. Sir.
Millard went to the Office of the Superinten-
dant of Motive Power, as he thought on bnsl-
ness connected with the road. When be
entered the Office bis attention was directed
to the beautiful silver service set, and with
out the slightest idea that it was for him, be
remarked thatit was certainly very pretty.
Foreman I. q. Raynor then in the presence OF
a number of shop employees, in we'll timed
and appropriate speech presented the silver
set to. the General Manager as testimonial OF
the esteem and respect entertained for him by
his snbordinates Of the Charleston, Sumter 4
Northern Railroad. Mr.. Millard was COM
plsteiy taken by surprise and was deeply af-
fected, and his gratitude was very evident,
but he recovered himself aud in q few elo-
quent remarks thanked the boys for their
kind remembrance aud their friendship and
their good will. he said he fels deeply their
kindness aud was very glad to feel that he
had merited their friendship and confidence,
which were sincerely reciprocated and that he
would always eudeavor to retain it, and
would cheerfnlly look to their interest and
happiness.
Sir. Millard is very efficient and popular
official, very courteous to everyone and ac-
commodating, and his numerous friends IN
Sumter and along the line Of the Railroad
join in with the shop men in wishing General
Manager Millard merry Xmas and happy
New Year.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-12-26

Mssers. Samuel Hunt aud J. J. Collier, the
two distinguished and clever representatives
Of the syndicate of capitalists who are desi-
rious of building the Sumter and Camden
Railroad deserve the thanks of the people of
Sumter for their efforts to build the branch
to Sumter. They would undoubtedly, if it
was left to them, see that the branch was
bnilt without costing Sumter cent. They
are no railroad boomers but honest, conscien-
tious gentlemen who are really doing what
they can for Sumter, but unfortunately for
Sumter, these gentlemen do not control the
capital that is to build the branch. One
thing more can be said in favor of Messrs.
Huut and Collier, and that is they have made
none of the gorgeous and fashy promises
generally made by railroad boomers but
confined themselves to square facts and prop
ositions. They are not money hunters, but
men looking for a hustling ard growing
town to which to bring their 3 C's extension. q.
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Fou1: Big Successes.

Having the needed merit to more thar make
good all the advertising claimed for them, the
following four remedies have reached q
phenomenal sale. DR.. Kings New Discovery,
for Consumption. Coughs and Colds, each bottle
guaranteed-Electric Bitters, the great re medy
for Liver, Stomach and Kidneys-Bucklen's
Arnica Salve, the best in the world, and Dr.
Kings New Life Pills, which are a perfect
pill. Ali these remedies are guaranteed to dc
just what is claimed for them and the deale,
whose name is attached herewith will be glad
to tell you more Of them. Sold ct J. F. w
DeLorme's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-12-26

Speaking of aSouthern training quarters
for the New York Base Ball Team, the Ns,r
Fork RorM says
No arrangements have been made for a
Southern trip. but it is probable that the New
Orleans programme will bold good. Davis
says that he can pick up considerable practice
and money by short trips into Texas and
Florida. His mail yesterday brought him a
very good offer from Sumter, S. c., with the
prospect Of games at Charleston, Augusta
and Savannah, bu. Davis does not think
Snmter far enough South
Sumter is plenty far enough South, and, in
fact much pleasanter for Southern practice
games than other places where several of the
clubs have decided to winter.
Sumter has peculiarly we'll adapted cii-
mate and situation. the average mean tenn
peratnre being about 56 degrees Then
again If the New York base ball team decided
to come here they would be in close touch
with the other. base ball teams of the North
or West that will winter in Columbia,
ChaTlestonan aud Florida. Sumter's fue rail.
road facilities make her also a desirable place,
being on q direct railroad line to Florida
and in qnick railroad Communication with
all Southern points, Augusta, Atlanta, Ma
con, Savannah. Jacksonville, and all base ball
cities. b coming to Sumter the New York
teams conld get plenty Of games with other
teams ard avoid The long jump from New
Orleans to Florida. In fact, Sumter is the
best all around place for Northero or
Western base ball team to come to III he
South, climate and railroad connection and
every thing considered
Being an important railroad ceater, a
growing city with q hospitable and enter
prising people, the New York, or aoy other
base BALI team would do we'll to come to
Sumter. Our hotel and boarding house
facilities are also frst class, aud the people of
Sumter would make it to the interest of any
base ball team to winter here.
Then again the 6ne base ball park in Sum-
ter should be another inducement.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-12-26
ITEMS,

A $l5o,000 fire occurred ii. Cleve
land, O., Thursday night. -Four fire.
men were injured
The Chicago grand jury has voted
to indict thirteen persons for viola
ton of the election law on election
day. Three of the number are po.
licemen.
The employees of the Lake Erie
and Western Railroad shops have de.
manded an increase of work hours
from eight to nine.
The Nicaragua canal people are be-
gining to talk of building the canal
with or without the assistance of the
United States.
Comptroller Eckles has issued a
call for a report on the condition
of national banks at the close of
business Wednesday, December 10.
Will N. Harden has just brought
out a new book. 'sThe Land of the
Changing Sun" is it's title and it is
published by the Merriam Company
of New York. Mr.. Harden is now
in London.
In the hall of the South Carolina
House Of Representatives hangs a
large oil painting of Senator Butler.
1t is said the Tillmanite members of
the House will vote to turn the pic.
ture to the wall and pass an appro-
priation for bigger picture Of TIL.
man to be hung over it.
A naturalized Chinaman in San
Francisco is running for the Legisla.
lature. If he rune as we'll as his
countrymen i'll China do. the pro.
liabilities are that he will not get
left.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-12-26
United States Of
America.
DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT. FOURTH

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT. FOURTH
CIRCUIT, IN EQUITY.
Alfred 4. Howlett against Charleston,
Sumter and Northern Railroad
Company. atlantic Trust Company
against Charleston, Sumter and
Northern Railroad Company.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH the order of the
Honorable the Circuit Court in and for
the Eastern District of South Carolina, made
on Oct. 2sth, 1894, Notice is hereby given that
all parties having claims or demands against
Charles E. Kimball, as Receiver of the
Charleston, Sumter and Northern Railroad
Company are required to present the same
before him at his Office, United States Trust
Company Building, As Wall Street, New
York City, or at the Office of the Receiver at
Sumter, s. c., on or before the End day of
January, 1895.
CHARLES E. KIMBALL,
Receiver G. 8. h N. Railroad Company.
0ss. 90, 1894. Ney, lA-St.
"AVING PURCHASED THE PLANT
of the Atlantic Phosphate Company
together with the entire stock, brands and
goodwill, We take this method of thanking
the friends and patrons of the Chicora
Fertilizer Company for their cordial supper,
and patronage in the past, and now solici,
the patronage of the Atlantic Phosphate
Company, as we'll as the Chicora brands,
guaranteeing that, uuder the management oi
the Cbicora, the reputation earned by the
Atlantic brands will be fully sustained.
CHICORA FERTILIZER COMPANY.
CHARLESTON, 8. c.,
GEO. A. WAGNER, General Manager.
Dec. l2-3m.
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IA cHRIspMAs MUSICALS.
.AcharmIng eoncsrt at st. Joseph's.

=
The Christmas musicale Of ST. Joseph
Academy Friday afternoon was largely at
tended and, as is Invariably the case with all
entertainments under the auspices of tha
time honored institution of learning, It was
brilliant success aud very interesting IN every
particular.
The Sisters Of Mercy seem peculiarly vel
qualified for excellence 10 everything they
undertake, and the young ladies under thei,
training have always enjoyed an enyiaolt
reputation for talent iu everything, but par
ticulariv in eiocution and instrumental and
vocai traditions. There IS not space IN TO-
days issue to do justice to each and every
feature of the programme, but will say tha,
the programme.mes with the hearty approval
Of the large and appreciative audience. The
following programme was rendered:
lst. Convent March-com and render.
ed BY Misses Cecile O'Connell, and Susie
Rodgers.
2nd. Inst. Daet-Valee Brillante-Ludovic
Misses Emily and Marie Alphouse.
srd. Recitation The Angels Of Buena Wis.
"a, with thpantomime-M Lille Rosendorf.
4th. Inst. Solo-Durand's Fifth Waltz
Miss Wilhelmena Bnltman.
5th. The Yale Tide Drili-by twelve
young ladies The Terpsichorean " altzes for
same, composed and rendered by Miss Cecile
O,Connell. ~ s.s
9Th. Recitation Leftover Doll-Katie
Moses.
7th. Vocsl Solo-The Battle Prayer-Him.
nel-M,ss Lo..ie Farrell, accompanied BY
Hiss Beasrice Towies.
ssh. Insf. sDuet-PoIka BriI!ante-Baker-
Misses Arabella and Louise Moses.
9th. Recitation-Da Dannie McKiever.
leths Vocal Trio Three Joyous Reapsrs-
Campana-Nisses Ethel Dargau, Beatrice
Toules aud Salfe Philips.
.llth. Recitation-T he Night before Christ
mss-Alice Moses. : - s.
l2rh. Sonr-The spelling Lesson-by The
Intermediase classes.
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w edgeheld Letter.
WEDesr1ELD, s. c., Dec. Is, lss.

WEDGEFIELD, 8. T., Dec. Is, 1894.
Rev. Joseph Crockard, who has been
preaching irregularly at the Presbyterian
Church for some time past, will be Installed
Sc pastor on the second Sunday in January.
The Rev. ]. e. Dunlop will be present on
that day. he is the Same Dunlop who enter
ed the late war as Chaplain and came out as
Colonel Of his regiment, being placed in that
position BY his men for his gallantry.
Rev. W :. Capers will cooduct services ut
the Church of the holy Cross, Stateburg, ON
next Sunday, 5th Sunday IN December.
Nrs. J. q. Dupont has returned from
Clarendon County, where she was summoned
to the death-bed of her father Capt. Cros.
key.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Stokes and children,
Of Magnolia, are spending Christmas in
town.
Miss Mary Dupont, of Sumter, is spending
the day in town.
Miss Nina Jesman, of Mt. Pleasant, is visit.
ing Miss Hsiiy Ssngiesob.
Miss Natalie Hayward of Columbia, is
spending the holidays in town with relatives.
Nr. and Mrs. F. F. Coying,on and child
rem of Marion. are visitiog relatives here.
Business men complain dreadfally of the
dull times, saying Xmas has not Frightened
up things to any appreciable degree.
Corn and peas are plentiful at 40 and Soc.
per bushel in trade
Hope you bad merry Xmas, Mr.. Editor,
and we wish for you hsppy new year.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-12-26
School Books. q. G. Osteen & Co.

School Books. q. G. Osteeu & Co.
There is no use in writing on shoddy paper
when good, smooth paper can be bought from
n. G. Osteen + Co., for the same price.
Lead Pencils from cts per dozen up, at 4 !.
G .Osteen Co's.
The prettiest toys for children at H. G..
Osteec Z Co.'S. Also lot of books for boys
and girls.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-12-26
THE TOURNAMENT.
A Day Of ofAmusement at Providence.

The tournament, at Providence, yesterday,
was attended by large crowd, and it was
pronounced most successful and entertain
ing occasion by all wbe attended.
Twenty-three knights entered the lists, and
one and all contended valorously for the
prize.
Mr. L. D. Jennings was the successful
knight, and Mr.. George Booth WOO second
honor.
Mr. ". Dukes Carson, discharged the duties
of Herald most acceptably to ali.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-12-26
INQUIRER.

P. S. Another thing How many private
horses and carts are in the service of the
city. TO whom do they belong and how much
per day do they cost?
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-12-26

Bood's Pills are hand made, and perfect in
and appearance. Csc.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-12-26

The New York World for sale by a. G.
Osteen + Co.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1894-06-29
SHERIFF'S SALE.

In the Circuit Court Of the State Of
Oregon for the County of Maltnomah.
s. o. Alexander Plaintiff
F. Wise Defendant.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue
of an execution an order of sale
duly issued out of and under the seal Of
the above named court In the above
entitled Action to me directed and
delivered commanding me to make
sale Of the Real Property described in
said execution 10 satisfy the sum of
$500, with interest thereon at the
rate of eight per cent per annum from
the 9th day Of October A. d. 1892,
and the costs and disbursement Of the
action and the costs Of and upon said
execution said Real Property having
therefore, been duly attached In said
action and / will on Saturday the
30th day Of June, 1894 at the front door
of the court house in the city of AL
bany, Linn county, Oregon at the
hour of / o'clock P. M. of said day sell
at public auction for cash in hand to
the highest bidder all the right title
and interest Of the defendent Il. Wise
in and to said Real Property described
as folliws, to wit: Lots one (1), two
~, three (3) and four (4) in block
number two (2) in Abby's Addition to
the city Of Albany, Linn county, Or
egon, also beginning at the center Of
block Is in Hackleman's second addi-
iion to Albany, in Linn county, Ore
gon, and running thence south, paral-
lei with the west boundary Of said
block 10 feet, thence easterly on the
south boundary line Of said block SO
feet thence parallel with the east bound
ary Of sid block 10 feet thence west
erly 86 feet to the place Of beginning,
the proceeds arriving from said
sale to be applied to the satisfaction Of
said execution.
DATED this 29d day Of May, 1894.
&C. JACKSON,
Sheriff Of Linn County Oregon.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1894-06-29

The italian government and
people willneed great patience to
endure the causeless rabbling and
rapine Of their countrymen in
France without reprisals. Both
races are inhammable, and many
things are likely to happen to pro-
woke and involve the governments
in spite Of themselves. France
will need to be as prompt to dis
'ayow and pay damages for the
riot as was the king of Italy to
condemn the murder.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1894-06-29
Administrator's Notice.

Notice is hereby given that ] have dul
filed my final account in the matter Of the
estate Of Peter Welt, deceased, in the ecounty
court Of Linn county, Oregon, and that said
court has set Monday the 7th day Of May
1894, at the hour of O'Clock P. M. Of said
day as the time for hearing all objections to
said final account and the settlement Of the
same; therefore all persons having any
interest in said estate or having any objec-
tions to said final account are hereby noti-
fed and required to appear at said time and
have such objections heard and settled by
the court.
Dated this 9th day of April, 1904.
An WELT.
W. r. BILYEu. Administrator.
Attorney br Administrator.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1894-06-29
SHERIFF'S SALE.

In the Circuit Court Of the State Of
Oregon for the County of Linn.
David Swank plaintiff,
Elizabeth F. Lands, and s. A. Landis
Defendants.
Notice Is hereby given that by vir-
tue of an execution and order of sale
duly issued ouE Of the above named
court in the above entitled suit to me
directed and delivered, commanding
me to tell the real property therein
described, ] will on Saturday the 23d
day of June, 1894, at the front door Of
the court house In the city Of Albany,
Linn county, Oregon, at the hour Of
"A o'clock p. NJ, Of said day, sell at
public auction for cash In hand to the
highest bidder, the real property des-
cribed In said execution and order OF
sale as follows ,to-wit. Lots ~ two In
block ~ one in the the town OF Lyons
in Linn county, state Of Oregon, as
appears on the record plat ofsaid town
ID the Recorders Office in Albany, In
said county and state. the proceeds
arising from sale to be applied first to
the payment of the costs and expenses
Of said sale aud the costs and disburse-
merits Of suit taxed at 500 10, second to
the payment Of the attorneys fees
amounting to the sum Of S25
and the payment Of the
plaintiif7s claim amounting Ia
$l05 with interest thereon at the rate
often per cent per annum from the
4th day Of March, 1893.
DATED this 22d day Of May, 1894.
&C. JACKSON,
Sheriff Of Linn County, Oregon.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1894-06-29

The railway union has postpon-
ed the Pullman boycott, appar-
emily distrusting its power to cope
with the united railroads Of the
country. It is significant also
that preparations were making to
afford ample police protection to
all the railroads using Pullman
cars, indicating that none was dis
posed to surrender without a battle
Meanwhile it is reported that some
Iof the Pullman strikers are return
ing to work.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1894-06-29
Marvellous Cure!

HARNEY, OREGON April 30, ~.
o. W. r. Mra, Co., Portland, Orc,
Dear Svs,' About year ago wa'.
laid up with rheumatism. | was IN .
terrible state. could not turn over ii
bed without assistance AS there was
no physician in Harney ! tried various
liniments, but they all failed, Whm.
my condition was very serious, as the
pain seemed to be striking near th'
heart, your agent came along and had !,
bottle Of Congo oil. Hearing was IL
with rheumatism, he called upon me
and brought a bottle Of Congo Oil. H.
commenced rubbing me with 1t, and II
less than five minutes / was relieved il
half an hour was able to swing my i"o,
out Of bed, and one hour | was down
stairs. He left the bottle with me and
applied 1t several times From that day
TO this | have not been troubled will
rheumatism. l feel that | owe my IL
to the wonderful oil, All this can h
verified by Fred Haines, Of Harney. als,
the landlord Of the hotel and seypN
Others, ] always carry Il bottle OF Congo
Oil in my grip now.
Yours very truly,
C. H. MORTON,
Assayer Burns, Harney Co., Oregon