The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-28
Eago od Notes.
H1eoeD, S. G., Feb. 26, 1894

Az We are sno ow-bound to-day aud have
nothing else to do, we ,houghs we woald
while away the time by writing letter TO
the dear old Watchman, whose weekly visits
we always look forward to-, and whose
columns we always read with pleasure. Snow
began falling here about IL o'clock on Satur-
day and continued until late in the afternoon,
when it turned to sleet and continued for
almost twenty -four honrs, covering the ground
to the depth of three or four inches. 1t was
the first real winter of the season, and we
trust it will be the last, for we have too much
work ahead to be thus interrupted.
GUYS reply to ]. E. D., week or two ago,
afforded your readers great amusement; also
the way in which j. E. D. tried to ''wriggle
out of it," in your Last issue. 1t was serious
accusation for so good an 'tAnti'' as Guv to
be charged, in public print, with being Till
mantle, but we think he has completely vindi-
Gated himself to the satisfaction of his nuner-
ous friends, and we trust to the Usage of
Pisgah" also. We did not know before, that
simply associating with Tillmanite would
make us one, or vice versa. Ifso We had all
better be more careful in the future.
The most of our farmers have made their
arrangements for the year, and have gone to
work in earnest.
In the list of Jurors, both grand and petit,
as published in the papers, only one has the
honor (?) of being from Rafting Greek: and as
he is above the legal age, he will, in all pro-
bability, be excused from serving. We are
to think that we are favored COM
munity, for it is hardship for any one to be
taken from home during the busy season, aud
be made to do public duty for week.
Rafting Greek has severa! boarders al Sheriff
Sanders popular hotel, aud, 10 all probsbil-
ity, they will soon be transferred to larger
and more commedious quarters on the banks
Of the Congaree.
Only three (3) car loads of fertilizers have
arrived at Aagood this season. Not more
than 60 per cent. Of the usual quantity will
be used. We think that is economy in the
right direction, for great deal of it is not
worth the sacks it is put up in.
The first quarterly Conferencefor Wedge6eld
Circuit was held at Bethesda on Saturday
last. Presiding Elder Power was present,
also Rev. John G. Chandler, PC, and
Rev. Peter Stokes, of the Smithville Circuit.
On account of the snow storm there was no
preaching yesterday, much to the disappoint-
ment of the congregation.
The authorities of the South Carolina Rail-
road have been running regular freight trains
on Sundays, on this division, for some time.
We thought there was a law to prohibit this.
Perhaps if sold Ben's'' attention was called
to it he would put stop to it.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Lea, Of Huckleberry
Bay, have been on visit to relations in this
neighbo,hood.
Messrs. N. L. Hudson, of Providence, and
Charles Frost, of Wedge6eld, represented their
respective churches at quarterly conference on
Saturday.
Mr. aud Mrs. q. r. Thomas, of Wedge6eld,
were on visit to friends in this ueighbor-
hood last week.
Miss Minnie Young, after brief visit to
friends, has returned to her home.
Judge L. D. Jennings was up on official
business on Saturday. &C.