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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-12-25

A defensive alliance between the
American republics would be excellent,
but an offensive alliance would be vile.
Senator Tillman has no, had az
opportunity to use his pitch. fork on
President Cleveland. We are waiting
for the circus to begin.
TIE fear Of war has been taken ad
vantage of by speculators, aud they are
forcing cotton down ten points at
time Everything appears to work to
che injury of the cotton producer.
The Sumter edition of the Neesss ssand
Courier was read Friday bv every citi-
zen of Sumter with great interest. Mr..
Normcnt's peu had worthy theme, so
we of Sumter all believe. aud he dis
cassed it practically and gracefully
He has the happy raculty or saying the
most appropriate thing in a feicitous
manner, and in his hands dry statistics
are not dry, but are so set in we'll turned
phrases that the reader takes 10 hard
facts and figures with the same pleasure
that one listens to a good story we'll
told. The showing that Sumter makes
10 this article is one that We can point
to with pride, for there is 90 word of
exaggeration in it, on the contrary We
may say that the half has not yet been
told. Sumter owes Mr. Normeut sin
cere thanks for the manner in which he
has related his story Of progress aud
growth, and she owes the Nc1es and
Courier vote of thanks fer sending
Mr.. NormeDs to Sumter and for the
handsome manner in which the story
has been laid before the world at large.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-12-25

Tn the United States court at Chatta
nooga Judge Severns decided Saturday
that the issue Of bonds made by the
Fast Tennessee Land company to the
Central Trust company, Of New York
for 81 100000 is void as to existing
creditors, but that it holds good as to
subsequent creditors.
At meeting Of directors Of the
Southern Baseball association in Bir-
mingham Saturday the awarding of the
pennart 10 Nashville was affirmed.
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ness is admitted by Reformers
and Conservatives alike, all men

ness is admitted by Reformers
and Conservatives alike, all men
who know him have the utmost con-
6dence in his legal learning and
fairness, especially is he respected by
the members of tue bar in every county
in the State, then why not do the State
an honor and service By placing him
on the Supreme Bench. There is
every reason why he should De chosen
BY the next Legislature and no good
reason why be should not, unless poll
tics are brought in and set up as rea-
son
As We said before, We fear the
Supreme Bench will rot be Strengthened
by the election of Judge Fraser, and
the following paragraph in an editorial
iu to-day's Columbia Register confirms
Us in this opinion
"Who will be the new Justice is a
matter Of some doubt, though it goes
without saying that Justice Pope will
succeed himself. Serious consideration
oeed not be given the candidacy of
Messrs. Geo. S. Mower, D. S. Hender-
son and other gentlemen whose names
have been mentioned in connection with
this race. They are all very able and es-
timable gentlemen, learned in the law
and of the highest integrity, and would
sit on the Supreme Branch with honor
to themselves and credit to the State,
but as matter of fact various circum-
stances, which need not be particular
lied, have narrowed the race down to
e struggle between Speaker of the
House Ira B. Jones aud Col. Robert
Aldrich, with the chances somewhat
10 favor of the former because of his
close connection with the House through
his occupancy of the Speakership.''
Yet we shall hope. until the matter
has been finally settled. that the Legis.
lature will act for the best interests of
the whole people of the state, consider.
ing the merits of each man, being in-
aueuced. not by "various circum-
Stances" but by the fitness Of the men
named for the position, and then select
the one whose qualities and abilities
they are satisfied will give the State
the best Associate Justice. This is
what should be done, aud it is what
will be done, if partisanship is not
famed into life again and factioual lines
drawn in the Legislature.
Judge Fraser does not seek the
Office, be has never sought office, but,
without having couversed with bin on
the subject or ever mentioning it to
him, we know that be would accept the
Associate Justiceship, for he has never
refused to serve when the people asked
his service.
The com uunicaticn from "Ci,izens"
in this issue, presents strong assu-
ments 10 support of the nomination of
Judge Fraser, and We trust the 1aatter
will receive the careful consideration Of
all who desire an able Judiciary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-12-25

The domination of Judge Fraser for
Associate Justice Of the Supreme
Court has been received favorably 10
various parts of the State, aod>we
have no doubt but that his elevation TO
The Supreme Bench would be gratifying
to thousands of Rsformers as we'll as TO a
majority Of the Conservatives. Judge
Frsaer,s fitness for the position is ad-
r,;t,ea bv all, but we greatly fear that
.b;a fitness will not be regarded when
20 ho made His tlt-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-12-25
MEN. WOMEN AND CHILDREN

can always find prize shoes in
our stock. There's nothing
gained by wearing inferior foot
wear. No one ever saves mon
ey by doing so. There isn't
enough wear in a poor shoe to
make it worth while to wear it.
Attempting to make a poor
shoe pass for a good one is like
trying to make a quarter pass
for a dollar; it can't be done.
Our shoes are up to. date in
style, handsome in shape. and
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ty, and low in price. AS good
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more anywhere else.
Come and see for yourself.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-12-25
WEDNESDAY, DEC. rs, 1895.

The Sumter Hatcaman was founded
in 1850 acd the True Southron in 1865.
TIE Watchman and Southron now has
the combined circulation and influence
of both Of the old papers, and is mani
festly the best advertising medium ir
Sumter
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Dec. l8.
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HOLIDAY NOTICE.
drue Store.

DHE SIMONDS NATIONAL BANK AND
THE BANK OF SUMTER will OBJ
serve Wednesday 25th ard Thursday 2o'h as
Christmas Holidays.
Also, Wednesday, January !, as New Year
Holiday.
l.. S. CARSON, Cashier
w. F. RHAME, Cashier
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Desirable Real Estate for Sale.

A VERY DESIRABLE LOT at Efing-
N ham, Florence County, coEtaininng 4
acres, lying adjacent to the depot at Efiug-
ham, on the N. E. R. bounded on all
sides now or formerly by lands of estate Of
John NJ. Timmons, deceased.
ALSO
4 TRACT OF $50 ACRES, situate about
N miles from Effiugham, bounded by
Lypch's Creek. the public road and land now
or forerly Of Jesse James. The last named
tract of land we'll timbered, and admirably
adapted for planting and pasturage. Terms
easy. Apply to
PURDY l. REYNOLDS,
Attorneys at Law,
Oct. 30. Sumter, S. G.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-12-25

For select line Of holiday gifts at lower
prices than elsewhere, go to H. G.. Osteea 4
Co. All we ask is an inspection of goods
and comparison of prices.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-10-04
Closing Up the Valley Mutual Life Co.

The Valley Mutual Life Insurance Co.,
once the most prosperous organization OF
the sort in Staunton, with its stock selling
at $3.50 share, made on assignment on
Monday with John D. Clothier, assignee.
Its liabilities are put at $15O,0O0, and it's
assets, consisting of its Office building and
some bonds. at 81 $50. 1t was started
twenty seven years ago by the Hon. A. H.
Ell. Stuart, Hon. Marshall Hanger and
other well known StauntOnians, and was
very prosperous. 1t has been many years,
however. since it was controlled by Staun-
ton people. Its losses of late have been SO
heavy, and came so thick and fast that it
has been forced to suspend. The insurers
in it will lose nothing. having been rein
sured by the company in the National Life
of Hartford, ct.
Since this company was founded it has
been valuable institution to insurers,
having paid death losses to the amount of
So, 4,O13. Its last annual statement for
1894, showed that it's disbursements for
that year exceeded it's receipts by 1927, 761.s IS,
with insurance in force to the amount Of
$5,764,325. Its assets Jan. l of this year
are put down at $34S, 1880.
The president of the Valley Mutual is
DR.. P. S. Ridelle, of Washington, and a
number Of the directors reside in Washing
ton, among them being s. W. Tulloch,
Frank Hume, Horatio Browning, Robert
Boyd. and the late W. E. Clark
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-10-04
Death Of a Distinguished Minister.

Rev. Geo. Holland, D. D., Phi. D., Pres
ident of Newberry, S. c., College, died
there suddenly at $40 A. M. last Monday
Of heart disease. with which he had long
been afflicted. He was born in Church
vile, Augusta county, fifty-four years
ago, in house that is still standing, and
was son OF the late Robert Holland who
died suddenly of the same disease eight
years ago, and he was a grandson Of. the
late Christian Shuey who lived near
Swoopes. He was brother of Rev. Robt.
Holland, D. D., of Charleston, s. c., Pres
ident Of the United Evangelical Lutheran
Synod, and attended that body when it was
in session in Staunton. He left here Mon
day week in his usual health for Newborry
to attend to the opening of his college.
During the war he service in the Confeder-
ate army and lost an arm in battle. He
leaves widow, who was Miss Bittle,
daughter of Rev. DR.. Bittle, but no
children.
DR.. Holland was graduate of Roanoke
College, Of Union Theological Seminary,
N. Y, and of Gettysburg, Pa, Seminary,
and entered the Lutheran ministry thirty
five years ago, having charge at Harri-
sonburg. The next year he went into the
army. After peace came, he was for three
years a professor at Roanoke College, then
for six years pastor at Harrisonburg again,
and in 1873 he became Greek professor in
the college of which he died the President
He ranked as one of the foremost educators
of the South.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-10-04
Death of an Old Resident.

Mrs. Caroline L. Prufer, one of the old
est residents of Staunton, died at her home
on West Frederick street on Wednesday
at 7:30 A. NJ. She was born in Carlsrue,
Germany, in 1928, and was the widow of
Mr.. Frank Prufer, the well known book
binder, who died about ten years ago, and
whom she married forty-two years ago.
She leaves two sons-J. j. and Charles
Prufer, and one daughter, Mrs. E. E.. Vol
lers. She was of the old time German
Lutheran stock who have proved such val
liable additions to the population of Staun-
ton. was a devoted wife, and a good mother,
whose children are some of our best citi-
Zens.
Mrs. Prufer = funeral took place yester-
day at P. NJ. from the home of Charles
Prufer. 1t was conducted by Rev. j. l.
Miller. D. D., OF Buena Vista, her old pas
tor, in accordance with a requestsh made
some years ago. Rev. Fl. F. Shealy assist
ed. The pail bearers were Professors f.
w. Hamer and c. W. F. Eisenberg, and
Messrs. Rudolph Kinzley, w. Alex. Cru
bert, Ernest Nothnagel and Henry
Pfifferling.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-10-04
The Confederate Reunion at Lewisburg.

The Confederate reunion at Lewisburg,
W. Va, on the 25th ult., was attended by
5000 people. 1t was held under the auspices
of david S. Creigh Confederate Veteran
Camp" a camp that was named after Mr..
Creigh a prominent citizen Of Greenbrier,
who was hung by Gen. Hunter in Rock
bridge, in 1864, for killing a Federal SOL
dier who was making an attack on his
family. He was the father of Mr.. Cyrus
Creigh of Staunton, and was an elder in
the Presbyterian church. Among the
Confederate corps represented at the re-
union were the Twenty second Virginia
regiment, Edgar's battalion, the Twenty
seventh Va, the Fourteenth Va. Cavalry,
Kings and Bryan's artillery, the Sixt1eth
Va, the Bath Squadron, and the Pocahon-
tas cavalry of the Nineteenth Va. In the
procession was cavalcade of 200 young
ladies, mounted, all dressed insConfederate
colors, and led by Miss Mary Preston Nc
Chesney, who carried the rent battle flag
of the Twenty seventh Va. Infantry, one
of the regiments of the old Stonewall
Brigade,
Capt. James Bumgardner, Jr., of Staun-
ton. delivered the address in the morning,
and Capt. Micajah Woods of Charlottcs-
vile, delivered the address in the evening.
Among the veterans present was Capt. T.
G. Morton of Staunton, who commanded
company +. in Edgar's Battalion Of infan-
trV
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-10-04
Churches and Pastors.

Southern Churchman "Mr. j. s. AL
friend, of the Theological Seminary, has
been helping Mr.. II. w. Hilleary, at
Verona, near Staunton, during the past
summer. This is a mission station con.
nected with Emanuel church. Rev. Mr..
Jet, rector. The congregations on Thurs
day nights and Sunday afternoons were
about one hundred and fifty. The number
of communicates twelve; prospects encour.
aging"
At the meeting OF the Baptist Young
Peoples Union in Charlottesville, Thurs
day, the Chronicle says: THE Local
Union as a help to the Pastor' was the
first subject discussed in the afternoon
session. This topic was discussed by Rev.
W. ]. E. Cox of Staunton, who discussed
it from a purely practical standpoint, as
one who has had much experience in the
work, and his address was one Of great
encouragement to the young workers."
Rev. Father John McVerry, pastor of
st. Francis church, left last Friday for a
few days visit to Father Lynch at Roa-
noke. He returned Tuesday evening.
Rev. Father Payne OF st. Francis church,
was called suddenly to Warrenton Monday
by news of the illness of his mother, who
is advanced i'll age. He returned yesterday
evening.
Rev. E. W. McCorkle of Clifton Forge,
gave a very interesting lecture on Pales-
tine Sunday afternoon to the children of the
First Pres byterian church.
Rev. A. A. BushoDg Of Woodstock, will
preach at Mt. Tabor Sunday, Oct. 18th,
and preside over congregational meeting
held to call pastor.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-10-04
The Great Chicago Canal.

Among the contractors for the great
Chicago canal is the firm Of which Capt,
Garrett Il. Gooch is the head. The work
is thirty nine miles long, one hundred and
sixty feet wide and thirty feet deep. The
appropriation for it so far is 100000,
but much more is required. When it is
completed a ship can leave New Orleans,
90 up the Mississippi river, into the Hi
nois river, then into the canal and be float
ed into Lake Michigan. Capt. Gooch has
series of photographs of his section OF the
work which will be finished in April, and
they exhibit one Of the most wonderful
works of modern times. The machinery
used is very costly and all worked by
steam, electricity OF water. The canal
starts in Chicago and then becomes a part of
Des PLANES river which empties into the
Illinois. The U. 8. Government now has
engineers at work to decide how much the
water in Lake Michigan will be lowered
by theopening of the canal.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-10-04
The Double Wedding at st. lanes
Church.

st. James Evangelical Lutheran church
at Fishersville, was very handsomely deco
rated on Wednesday evening of last week
in honor of two weddings which took place
in it at S 2. N. The pulpit and chancel
were decorated with ported plants and
evergreens, and festoons of the latter. The
lighting was very brilliant. Miss Lena
Miller was the organist. Rev. D. p.
-Crickenberger, the pastor, performed the
ceremony after the Lutheran rite, and
Revs. H. F. Shealy of staunton, and B. r.
Stricken Of n. c., assisted. The ushers
were Eugene Coyner, Frank Freed. Melvin
McCune and Wade Coyner. They headed
the wedding procession up the aisle. which
consisted of Rev. Charles A. Freed who
was married to Miss Ada Grove, and Depu-
ty Sheriff J. T. Carr who was married to
Miss Ella Coyner. The brides were gowned
in pure white. The procession halted I'M
der double arch of flowers and evergreens
in which the initial letters of the names of
the contracting parties were woven.
After the ceremony. both couples drove to
Staunton where, after being entertained at
the residence OF Sheriff d. G. Watts. they
took the G. u o. train for n orthern tour.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-10-04
Brief Notes of Local Interest.

The Missionary Committee of the Chris
tian Endeavor Society will give ''bonnet
and necktie party in the lecture room of
the Second Presbyterian church on Mon
day evening next. The young ladies will
make neckties, and the young men will
trim hats. The admission is 10 cents.
Magistrate Taliaferroof Riye-heads, has
given Asbury Carson fine Of $40 and
three months in Jail for assaultlng Lee
Swar.zel at his own home and break Ing
four Of his ribs. Itappears that the fight
was brought by Carson visiting Swart-
eel s wife when he had been warned not t(-
do so.
The local train running during the sum-
mer from Gordonsville to Goshen, ceased
on Oct. LIST going further West than
Staunton. The G. & 0. Co., however, have
very considerably consented to replace it
during the four days of the County Fair.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-10-04
Installing a Stanton Secretary.

Rockingham Register of Friday: ga
public meeting under the auspices of the
Y. M. G. A. was held at the Methodist
church last Sunday afternoon for the pur-
pose of introducing the new General Sec
rotary, Mrs.. Peyton Little of Staunton.
j. P. Houck presided, and Mr.. Little
made brief hut earnest address. He was
followed by Revs. DR.. Waugh. Dr., Palmer.
Anderson, Cruikshanks, and Funkhouser,
representing nearly all of the Protestant
churches of the town, who pledged their
support to the Association and to MI. Lit
tie personally in his work. After the bene-
dietion the audience was invited to come
forward and be introduced individually to
the new secretary. Mr.. Little is making
decidedly favorable impression in Har-
risonburg, and in his hands the Association
interests will continue prosperous.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-10-04

sTsRuSTEE'S SALE.-In execution of deed
of trust given by Robert Criddle and wife
to the undersigned trustee dated July 9th, 1883,
OF record in the clerks Office OF Augusta coun9y
court III u. y. los, page II, default having teen
made as to the two last named bonds mentioned
in said deed, and being required so to DO by the
holder of said bonds. Will proceed on
Wednesday, October Esd, 1895,
to sell at public auction in front of the court
house in the city of stanton, that certain tract
or parcel of land about "a miles N. E. from
Staunton Immediately on the jennings Gap
and Churchville road, containing II acres and l6s
poles, more or less, with the buildings and inn
provements thereon, adjoining Robert knighty
and others. and now occupied by VIM. y. ton
and family.
TERMS-Cash sufficient to pay costs of execute
ing the trust, any unpaid taxes. including
commission offs per cent. to the trustee. and
then the remainder of the debt due on said two
last bonds amounting to about s205 Is, and the
residue upon credit of 6, II and Is months, in
equal installments, bearin interest from day of
sale, to be evidenced by the bonds of the pur-
chaser with good personal security, retaining
title ultimate security.
Sale at ii O'Clock A. NJ.
WILLIAM A. BURNETT,
sep27-it Trustee for Rev. j. u. Donovan
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ton, is guest at Sheriff Ricketts, 2
Mr.. Newton Wright of Frankfort, Ind,
is visiting relatives in Augusta-his first
visit to Virginia in twenty-five years.
Miss Jennie Mae Peck left on Monday
last to resume her position in the Balti-
more Training School of Elocution.
Miss Emily Wilson Of Philadelphia, who
has been visiting her father, Mr.. Jas. M.
Wilson, has returned home.
Grand Master of Virginia Odd Fellows,
Hill Montague, OF Richmond, was here
last week and visited Fidelity lodge.
A young son OF MI. Frank Coiner of
South River, had his skull fractured by the
kick of horse last week.
Mrs. Ida EakIe of Staunton, has taken
the position of Matron at Lutheran
school near Waynesboro.
Miss Sarah Hotchkiss and Mrs. e. d.
Hotchkiss and daughter Of Richmond, are
visiting Maj. Jed Hotchkiss.
Mrs. Judge Kirby who has been visiting
relatives in Albemarle. returned Monday.
MI. E. E. Shumate of Waco, Texas, Wis.,
tied Staunton, his old home, last week.
Mrs. VIM. Wholey is visiting relatives
in Brooklyn, N. Y.
David L. Fultz returned to Brown Uni
verSity, Il. L., on Monday.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-10-04
A Compliment to an Augusta Man.

MI. Randolph Harrison Of Lynchburg, a
native Of Augusta. and a prominent MEM
Der Of the last legislature, was renominated
for the House by the Lynchburg Demo-
Gratis last week. The convention adopted
this resolution without a dissenting voice:
Resolved, That the Democratic party of
Lynchburg. recognizing that honesty, fdeli-
ty, and capabilty are the crucial tests of a
good representative of the people, and that
when such one has been tried and found not
wanting he should receive the encomium,
"Well done. good and faithful servant,
hereby declare that the Hon. Randolph Har-
rison has filled the full measure of such tests,
and is hereby declared the candidate of the
Democratic party of Lynchburg to represent
the people in the House of Delegates in the
next General Assembly.
The meeting adopted aresolution endors-
ing Senator Daniel, and voted down almost
unanimously resolution condemning the
Walton election law.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-10-04
A Bad Fall.

Last Friday morning serions accident
occurred near st. Francis church. which
caused the death Of horse and came neal
causing the death of several men. A gang
stone-to be used in the new church, from
a team of the Dore brothers. The chock
being taken away, the wagon rushed dow
the steep declivity in the alley, the stone
rolled over and one of the horses had leg
SO badly crushed that DR.. Wayman who
was nearby was gotten to shoot him. The
other horse was cut. but not fatally. To
those who saw the accident it seemed a
miracle that both men and horses were not
crushed to death.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-10-04
Special Premiums for .vegeta bIes.

The Virginia Live Stock and Fair Asso-
citation have now in print one of the larg-
est and most valuable special premium lists
for vegetables ever offered at an Augusta
county fair. Among the premiums offered
are SO Swear old, "Ben Davis'' apple trees
by, E. w. Robertson, Piedmont Nurseries
Crozet Va. One ''Gem" garden cultivator
by Henry A. Dreer dealer in garden sup
plies, Philadelphia Pa. One "Jewell" dou
BILE wheel garden hoe. by Mess Griffith &
Turner. Seedmen Baltimore Md, and $3.50
in gold by VIM. T. McCue Staunton.
These valuable premiums will, no doubt
bring out ia splendid exhibit of vegetables.
Secretary Heber Ker will send one of the
lists to any who apply for it. The closing
date for all entries except Races is Saturday
Octo 18th, which should be remembered.