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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-06
The draft across the Opera House when the
curtain rises is something Arctic in is charac-

The draft across the Opera House when the
curtain rises is something Arctic in ls charac-
ter.
The white graded school gave holiday
Monday, owing to toe water in the basement
puttiog out the dre in the heater. The ex-
eroises of the school were resumed Tuesday
the water having been pumped out, and the
hres started.
The guilless agyicul;uralist has evidently
cut his eye teeth. One of them was selling
lot Of butter OF very pale complexion the
other day that had an odor that was much
more suggestive of leaf lard than dairy.
L, was evidently an ingenious blend of but
ter and land.
Constable George Just Brown captured
three gallous Of hiskey at the G. S. & n,
depot Thursday morning. This is the first cap
ture Of wbisGey passing through Sumter in a
month, and our police force and the consta-
bles have been wide-awake too. This shows
that it is not safe to ship liquor through
Sumter.
Mr. Hemby Smith and one his younger
brothers we're ia-a buggy Wednesday after
noon about O clock on Main Street, when the
horse attached TO the vehicle, become fright
ened and ran away Mr. Smiths brother
was thrown out, but not Injured. His
clothes got very muddy. Hemby Smith re-
NAMED in the buggy, and the horse ran for
about half mile, bat he brought the horse
TO stop without injuring any one, the horse
or vehicle.
The lecture to the Good Templars last Wed
desday night by Rev. Walter I. Herbert, of
Florence, was attended by larger audience
than the state of the weather warranted.
The lecture was directed to the Good Tenn
plArs in particular, but 10 those who
those who believe 10 the cause of temp, -ance
in general. 1t WAS an able and eloquent ex-
hortation to the Templars 10 persevere in the
good cause, against all odds aud all dscour-
agements believing that, in the end, the right
will triumph, because it is the right and that
evil will be swept away.
Deputy United States Marshall, G. l..
Emanuel, was in the city Friday. He has re-
Gently returned from Victoria Texas, where
he was sent by q. S. Marshall, Hunter,
OF Charleston, after John Tillman, a
white man, who was convicted OF
being implicated in the famous Barrett ct at
postoffice conspiracy cases tried at the
November term of the United States
Court in Columbia. Tiilman was under
bond for his appearance for trial, but did not
appear, but i, is said that an accident and a
misunderstanding was the cause of his non
appearance, and i, was evidently not any
desire upon his part to avoid the trial. Il is
further said that the{e are prospects OF Tlil-
man getting new Htrial.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-06
Executive Appointments:

Governor Evans is now quite busy manipu-
lating the wheels of The appointment mill.
Friday the following additionai appoint
ments were announced
Auditor Oraneeourg County-G. B. Kit
trel
Auditor New berry County-W. G Crome:.
Auditor Sumter Coun,y-A. &. Stuckey.
fral Justice West Wateree township, ker-
shaw County-Thomas Gardner.
Treasurer Lexington County-D. J. Grit.
6th
Member County Board Of Control, Florence
County-James Lawhorn-The State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-06
Colored Anniversary.

The first anniversary of the Mt. Zion Bap-
tist Church. colored,. will he held in the
Lincoln school building on Thursday night,
next, exercises beginning at o'clock Rev.
C. C. Brown, Col. j. j. Dargan, Dr.. Pierce,
of Timmonsvlle, and others are expected to
deliver addresses. The public is cordially in
vite6 TO attend.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-06
The Quaker Tea.

The Working Circle of Kings Daughter:
will give Quaker Tea at the old Jervey
House on Friday evening, February s.h. The
doors will open at $50 o'clock, and all who
pay an admittauce fee of Is cents may enter
in without question. Refreshments will be
served free, by members ofthe circle, who will
be dressed in Quaker costumes. There will be
programme OF music, singing, ETC., 10 make
the time pass pleasantly. The proceeds will
be nsed for charitable purposes in town.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-06
His Shoulder Dlslocated

Mr.. Larkin Jennings, of The Providence
neighborhood, WAS thrown by an Oregon
horse on Friday evening. and one of bis
shoulders 1isccased rhe fall was severe
one, and the young man WAS fortunate in not
sustaining more severe Injuries. The injury
received prompt attention. and be will be as
we'll AS ever in short time.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-06
How is .rhis for Pork Z?

Mr. John l. Broodon, of Brogdon., this
county, recently killed seven hogs on one
dav that netted 1858 pounds of meat and
$50 pounds Of lard He bas killed other hogs
This season, but this is mentioned as specl-
men. There is said to be more meat and
corn ia that section than ever before. The
white farmers will have to buy very little
provisions this year
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-06

The meeting of the Truck Farmers and
Melon Growers Association on the l3'h
instant, will probably be we'll attended II the
railroads vi make favorable rates This
will probably be done as ii is very much to
the interest of The railroads TO have the
trucking industry established along the lines.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-06

Nunnamaker raided the house L. E. Walker
Yesterday, and made n thorough search
for liquor, out failed to find any. The search
warrant was issued on the evidence of James
Wallace, the boy arrested last night with
coptraband liquor in his possession, who
stated that he obtained the liqnor at Walker
house. Constable Brown says that he 's
satisfied tha, contraband liquor is SOLD in
this city by certain parties, and that in time
be will be able to obtain sufficient evidence
to catch them Walker made DO objection to
the search OF his house, but said that be was
glad the search was made after suspicion had
been directed TO him by the arrest of Wal
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-06
A Contributed Local.

The following local was banded in Mon
day afternoon with the reques. 10 publish.
Az it is such an unique bit OF composition 1t
is gisen space:
.'The express driver of our town will take
a short trip off tomorrow. We will miss
him of the wagon Colored j. W Brown. ;"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-06
NEW ADvERTIsEMENTs

City of fSumter-Pubnc Notice.
Brown Chemical Co so Simple
Jesse Luksas Notice of Dissolutio'.
II. Earhy-Co,ton Seed Meal, and Seed
Oats.
Geo. F. Eppersoa-c Car Load Of Fresh
Stock.
Juo. R. Hayusworih, Agent for L!oyds
InsErahce
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-06
Railroad Committee Meeting.

The Committees of the Three C's Railroad
will meet at Col. j. D. Blandng's Office, in
Sumter, 90 Wednesday February l3, at II
m.
ALI papers please publish.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-06
Blind Tiger Caught.

Ianes Wallace Was before the Mayor yes
,er,iav charged with having whskev in his
possession, an,i trat.ickiug II Intoxicating:
l'quorS in violation Of the dispensary law.
BE p;eid guilty of The charge snd the Mayor
lmroSrt FIRE of $40 or thirty days on the
streets Wallace was arrested last evening
by Constable George Just Brown on Council
Street He bad in his possession at the iin-
Il basket containing fourteen half pint TASKS
of whi>kev
Wallace stated that the whiskey beio' gpd
10 L. f Walker. bv whom he was empio, I'd,
but l!is did not miiita.e IL his favor, rs the
sentence imposed ;hows. Sumter is getting
too bot Tor HE tiger. The festive beast will
he finally driven ou' of the iowa if he Is ret
more successful in escaping the police aud
cOuSmbles.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-06

Hoods Pills cure nausea, sick headache,
and billiousDess. 25c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-06
WEDNESDAY, FEB 6, 1895

Entered ct the Post 03ice at Sumter. S
G.. as Secon,3 Class .;'atter
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-06

There are now % prisoners in the County
i,ii, % for trial AT court and one serving out
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-06

Miss Leila Dick is visiting Miss Nay HOl-
Arizona republican., 1895-11-09
PERSONAL MENTION.
lettings About individuals and Their
Actions.

lettings About individuals and Their
Actions.
Miss May Griffith, who has been a
resident of Phoenix for several years,
leaves tomorrow night for Flagstaff,
where she will in future make her
home
T. E. Dalton and bride returned yes
terday from their honeymoon trip and
are now as staid as though the mem
cries of rice and orange blossoms were
of period of many years ago.
Whitelaw Reid has been delayed and
will not arrive in Phoenix before the
middle of the month. Such is the
text of a telegram received yesterday
by Judge Stillwell from New York
Mr.. Reid is now very poor in health.
E. J. Vawter, the Santa Monica
banker, was so much pleased with the
valley that he returned yesterday &C
companied by his brother, W. S. Vaw-
ter, and the two will remain several
days investigating the resources of the
country. They have ample capital and
are likely to become heavy investors.
Arizona republican., 1895-11-09
Highest of all in Leavenng Power-Latest u Govt Report
R!>!al! RRak!Rs
ABSOLUTELY PURE

There will be good game of ball at
the park tomorrow between the Phoe-
nix nine and the south side club. The
latter team failed to materialize last
Sunday on account of the illness of
three of their members, but failed to
notify Manager Dave Goldberg until
the last minute. Positive arrange
ments have been made, hawever, for a
game tomorrow, so the crowd need not
expect to be disappointed. The Phoe-
nix team will be captained by Percy
Childs of the Texas league. He is one
of the best all round players in the
land and a good game is looked for.
A number of sports came down from
Prescott yesterday evening to be pres
ent at the novel race between S.
Marksbury and Col. Rountree's well
known horse, Frank, which takes place
today. Marksbury will run 220 yards
and the horse will run 440 yards, just
twice the distance. A purse of $1,000
will go to the winner. The match was
made in Prescott some weeks ago and
Marksbury Immediately came to PhOe-
nix and has been in active training
ever since. The novelty Of the race
has attracted much interest amongst
local sports, many of whom are making
bets on the result.
Arizona republican., 1895-11-09
UNION LEAGUE CLUB.
To Be Organized This Evening in
Phoenix.

All Republicans of Phoenix and vi
cinity are hereby invited to meet at
the city recorders office in city hall
Saturday night, November the 9th
inst. at 1880, to organize a ''Republi-
can Union League Club
Signed: T. A. Jobs, w. ]. Cotton,
J. A. Marshall, L. H. Goodrich, Jos. H.
Kibbey, J. NJ. Ford, A. J. Sampson,
Thos. Armstrong, Jr., Webster Street,
Pierce Evans, J. B. Early, John T.
Dennis, M. W. Messenger, L. B. Christy,
H. H. Wolfley, J. w. Bolton, W. S.
Pickrell, Frank Shirley, G. S. Scott,
Jas. H. McClintock, N. o. Murphy, l..
B. Hayes, J. M. Damron, E. E. Ford, c..
W. Grouse, D. A. Abrams, Walter Ben
nett, c. M. Frazier, E. L. Taylor, L.
Fowler, H. Goodman, A. ]. Porterie,
W. S. Hadley, Chas. H. Knapp, A. E.
Hinton, Jerry Millay, H. B. st. Claire,
Thos. D. Molloy, Geo. A. Mintz, NJ E.
Collins, Thomas Fitch, c. W. John
stone, J. D. Monihon, Henry E. Kemp.
Arizona republican., 1895-11-09
news TN A NUTSHELL.
Happenings of Streets
and Town.
Epitome of the City'S Local
Intelligence.
The D,oings of a Day in Phoenix and
Its Tributary
Region.

Republican league meeting tonight.
The Ladies' Benevolent society meets
at the opera house this afternoon at 2.
Otto Miller, printer well known in
Phoenix, was married in Prescott,
few days ago to Miss Isabelle L. Har-
Yey.
Col. J. F. Wilson and Assistant Gen
eral Manager Wells of the Santa Fe
were among the Prescott arrivals last
night.
The Gazette has leased the second
floor of the Creighton building on
North First avenue and will move
therein December 1.
The Young Mems Mutual Aid So
ciety of Mesa last night gave ball in
that city. A goodly number attended
from Tempe and Phoenix.
The Henry E. Kemp company yester
day received a carload of stoves and
now cordially invite the public to come
and bother their clerks for prices and
particulars.
A man named Campbell while intoX-
icated yesterday afternoon, struck an
old man in a Washington street saloon
I1t Weo IColCu NY DSpuIy oHCI Ill
McClarty and threatened to lick the
officer, but he went to Jail just the
same.
A birthday party and social was
given last night at the rectory
in the rear of the Trinity Episcopal
church. A very good crowd was in
attendance and a pleasant evening was
passed, the unique admission fee be
ing a merry introduction to the social.
A lonesome inebriate was brought
before the recorder yesterday. The
assessment in his case was S.. Drunks
have been so numerous of late that the
recorder has raised the price from So
to SIS in the hope that the additional
81 imposed will have the effect of max
ing the regular city customers more
careful.
The board of supervisors yesterday
afternoon took conveyance and drove
around to inspect the numerous sites
offered for poor farm. Today they
will cross the river to examine the
places offered on the south side The
board will receive bids on Monday for
the grading of Grand avenue for the
distance of four miles.
jolly Joe CaWthorn played matt
nee to fair sized audience yesterday
afternoon. This comedian has struck
a popular chord amongst Phoenix
theater goers in his character of a jolly
and simple Dutchman. His support is
excellent, the entire company being
artists in the business The company
left last night for San Bernardino,
California.
TriceIs colored jubilee singers will
give a performance at the opera house
Monday. night under the auspices of
the Epworth League of the M. E.
church. The performance will be given
for the benefit of the building fund of
the church. The Epworth League has
undertaken to raise a certain amount
for the church and are trying to raise
the amount.
Sheriff Orme yesterday morning
went to Tempe and placed under ar
rest Jessie Smith, colored cook in
the employ of Perry Wildman. She is
charged with receiving stolen goods to
the amount of about $500, stolen from
DR.. Scroggs at various times by col
ored man in his employ. She was ar
raigned before Justice tombstone. The
grand jury will look into her case.
Arizona republican., 1895-11-09
Afternoon Teas.

Afternoon Teas.
Fit Hartwell in her last syndicate
article SAYS: 81 don't recommend any
special brand of tea for afternoon four
o'clocks. | do, however, know all
about the best tea to take at night.
Parks Tea will certainly clear your
complexion and purify your blood.
You will be surprised at the improve
ment if YOU take a cup of Parks Tea
each night" Sold by G. Eschman &
Co. 5
Arizona republican., 1895-11-09
NOTICE TO OUR PATRONS,

On and after November 1, 1895, the
Phoenix Light and Fuel company's
rates for incandescent lights will be as
follows: 16cp lamps to p. m, IS
cents each; 16cp lamps to 10 p. M, 81
each; 16cp lamps to II p. M, SIPS each;
all night lights, s2.25 each. Meter
rates as heretofore No single light
at less than 81. Lights run after con-
tract time must conform with above
rates.
Arizona republican., 1895-11-09

Personal-George, dear boy, come
back. l want to see you awful badly.
You have been away several hours and
1 can't stand the suspense any longer.
Come to the house at and we will go
to Murray's cafe for supper.
Arizona republican., 1895-11-09

Subscribe for the Weekly Examiner
and get the premium. Every sub
scriber gets something. The Phoenix
Stationery & News company, Examiner
agents.
Arizona republican., 1895-11-09

The Ivy Green restaurant under the
popular management of Mrs. A. Will
hanson, continues to attract new pa
irons and retain those it already has
Arizona republican., 1895-11-09
WORTH REMEMBERING.
HE READ NEWSPAPERS.

ssHaye you observed" said merchant
to a customer, s.ttle handsome advertise
mint have on fence between Phoenix
and Mesa?'' 'No,'' replied the customer,
ssbut if you will send The fence around to
my house 1 will try to read the announce
ment. I read the papers and haven't
time to go around reading billboards."
And the merchant scratched his head.
Arizona republican., 1895-11-09

Little, the stenographer. All work
strictly first-class.
Arizona republican., 1895-11-09

Phoenix steam laundry, corner Jack
son and Center streets.
Arizona republican., 1895-11-09

Guns! Guns and ammunition of al
sorts and sizes, at Dawson & Fish.
Arizona republican., 1895-11-09

Parks Tea is a great blood purifier
and cleanser. A pleasant herb drink
which moves the bowels without pain.
gripping or discomfort. Sold by G.
Eschman & Co. 3
Arizona republican., 1895-11-09

The WEEKLY REPUBLICAN, containing
40 columns of reading matter, six
months for $1.00. Two-cent stamps
taken.
Arizona republican., 1895-11-09

My Sweetheart.
Her cheeks are like the roses.
Her brow is lily white;
And well l know the reason,
She takes Parks Tea each night.
She's strong and well and happy, too,
Her face is clear and bright,
And laughingly she tells the cause,
81 take Parks Tea each night"
Sold by G. Eschman & Co. l
Arizona republican., 1895-11-09

For Sale-Two water rights in
Grand canal. The L. W. Blinn Lum-
Der company.
Arizona republican., 1895-11-09
For Sale

For Sale.
Fine lands with water in tracts from
ten acres up. CLARK CHURCHILL,
81 and 80 South Center street.
Arizona republican., 1895-11-09

Furnished house to rent. Clarl
Churchill, 81 and 80 S. Center street.
Arizona republican., 1895-11-09
HIEROSOLYMA CAPITA.

at Chas. Salarfs S, old stand at Five
Points. =
Arizona republican., 1895-11-09
Notice..

All accounts due the Gazette Publish
ing company up to Aug. l, 1895, must
be paid to F. M. Czarnowski.
By order of ". I. SMITH, President.
J. L. B. ALEXANDER Secretary.
Arizona republican., 1895-11-09
COMING!
COMING!
AT LAST

Monday next, November the 4th, we
will start our slaughter sale. Every
thing in our store will be sold regard
less of cost, and no mistake
THE RED CORNER.
Arizona republican., 1895-11-09
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Best cup OF coffee at Coffee APPS"
Arizona republican., 1895-11-09
Oh Yes.

We keep Parks Cough Syrup and WE
tell everyone it is the best cough cure
we sell. Everybody likes it and We
sell it on a guarantee. Try it for your
cold. Sold by G. Eschman & Co. 6
Arizona republican., 1895-11-09

Tovrea's meat market. West Wash
iDotou CT
Arizona republican., 1895-11-09
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transac-
lions, reported by Coggins & Brown,
abstractors, were yesterday entered for
record: Amasa Insko and wife to E.
W. Wilbur, seA of swA, sec 10, tp 1
n, e, $500; J. F. Meador to Frank
Mayor, lots 1 and 2, block 2, Colder
wood addition; VIM. S. Baker and
wife to w. D. Fulwiler, nwA of swH
sec 4, TIP 8 n, r e; James o. Scott and
wife to W. D. Fulwiler, sw14 of swA
sec 4, tip 8 n, 1 e; F. M. Mognett and
wife to B. N. Pratt, lots and 6, in
block 8, Churchill addition; c. w.
Flory and wife to P. A. Dolber, seA of
sell of ne14, sec 81, tip n, T e, $500;
Andrew C. Merriman and wife to New
England Land Co., n1a, sec 3; s11s, sec
5; e1a of ne14, sec 9; s1a of seA and
nwA of se14, and e1a of swA, sec 4,
all in tip 8 n, r 1 e; Louis Gram and
wife to New England Land Co., swA
of ne1A, sec 9, tip 3 n, + 1 e; w. ]. Stitt
and wife to New England Land Co.,
nwA of neA, sec 9, tip n, e; Frank
P. Mills and wife to New England
Land Co., neA of seA, sec 4, tp n.
r 1 e.
Arizona republican., 1895-11-09

One of the purest and best Whistles
sold in the market is the famous old
Jesse Moore. Nothing equals 1t. In
valuable as safe and wholesome slim
ulent for those who are enfeebled by
illness or overwork. Moore, Hunt &
Co., 404 Front street, San Francisco,
sole agents. For sale by all respectable
dealers. Either Louisville or San Fran.
cisco delivery.
Arizona republican., 1895-11-09
Water Rights

Water Rights
In the Grand canal for sale by
CLARK CHURCHILL,
81 and 80 South Center street,
Phoenix, Ariz.
Arizona republican., 1895-11-09

At McKelligon's you can get the
finest handmade sour mash, Bourbon
and Pennsylvania rye WHISTLES. No.
81, East Washington street.
Arizona republican., 1895-11-09
WEATHER REPORT.

U. s. WEATHER BUREAU,
PHGNlX, Nov. s, 1895.
Arizona republican., 1895-11-09

A good boy wanted to learn the
plumbers trade. One whose parents
live in the city preferred. Apply to
Coon Bros.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-24

ed with interest to the Birds Christmas
Carol" read by their teacher.
Miss Bailey invited Mr.. Finckers classes
into her room to listen to a cantata, San
ia Claus Dream by her children. Two of
Mr.. Finckel's pupils contributed to this.
They were Marie Brown, who entertained
the classes with a reading, and Marie
Howe, who rendered James Whitcomb Ri
ley's December 50 effectively that she
was obliged TO respond to encore. Miss
Bai!ey's program was as follows: Readings
by Viola Rhine. Elwood Bonsall, Laura De-
pue. Rose Mcnamara, Eliot Noyes, Merle
Barton, Helen Brooks, Sadie Dickinson,
Grace Larnie. Lulu Julien and Ralph ST.
mons; recitations by little Dora Lanaghan,
Laura Laupp. Catherine Brown and kath-
cen Noel, and several songs by the school.
Mrs. Mary Burr presented large school
map to the Brookland school as a Christ
mas gift, which was heartily apprecia ted.
Last evening about 80 o'clock fire sud-
denly broke out in Mr. Chas. McGee's sta
bcs, in the rear of his store, on the
Bunker Hill road. AS soon as possible the
Brookland fire brigade and new hose and
fire apparatus were put into operation,
also a small hand engine was used The
chief object of the citizens was to keep the
house from catching the flames rose
higher and broader in the air. Mr.. Brown,
who has had some experience in the fire
department, and Mr.. John Hare did much
good work before assistance came from
town. Hardly fifteen minutes had elapsed
after the breaking out of the fire before
engine No. from the city was at the
scene From This moment the fames
which seemed almost uncomfortable, began
to suhside. The horses in the stable Were
taken out in safety. The loss was about
$Sn0. partially covered by insurance. 1t Is
not certain what caused the fire. The
stables were burned to the ground, but the
store and house were uninjured. Mr.
Brown was burned about the face and
hands
Prof Karl Burg and his son Joseph have
gone to Gallitzin, Pa, to spend the holt
days.
St Anthony's Catholic Church will have
special Christmas music, which will be
rendered at the > o'clock mass. Mrs. Chas
X. Hettield will be organist on this occa-
sion.