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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-13
Notice of Bids Wanted.
OFFICE OF COUNTY AUDITOR.

OFFICE OF COUNTY AUDITOR,
CUSTER CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA. {
Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids will be received at this office up to
II o'clock m, April 9th, 1895, for the
board of jurors and bailiffs, for a period
Of one year. All payments therefor TO
be in county warrants TO be drawn on
the general fund thereof. The board
reserves the right to reject any and all
bids.
Given under my hand and seal Of the
county this 3rd day of April, A. ID.
1895. + A. SCorT,
[sEAL Co. Auditor.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-13

.,W.hsgeas, lbs, Ealllablc Life Assurance slcie-
ment exiibittng rs condition and bdS'TfSs Tor
the year ending December 81, 1884, conlormaDlc
TO the requirements of the laws of tins state
regulating the business of insurance; and
Whereas, the said company has filed in this
office a duly certified copy of its charter, with
certificate of organization, In compliance with
the requirements of the insurance law aforesaid;
Now, therefore, " J. f.. Hiprle, Auditor of the
state OF south Dakota, pursuant 10 the pro-
Visions Ot said laws, do hereby certify that the
above named company is fully Empowered
through its authorized agents, 20 transact it's ap-
propriate business OF Life Insurance in this
state, according 10 laws thereof, until the 3ist
day OF December, A. u. 1896.
In testimony whereof, | have hereuntO set INV
hand and seal at Pierre, this list day OF April, A.
d.. 1895,
j. T.. NIPPLE.
tSEAbl Auditor.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-13
It TO CREDITORS.

Estate of Orange Webster, Deceased.
Notice Is hereby given by tile undersigned,
Daniel w. Wei ster, executor Of the estate OF
Orange Webster, deceased, to the creditors o
and all persons having claims against the SAID
deceased, to exhibit them, with the necessary
vouchers, within six months after the first pub
LEGATION Of this notice, to the said executor a.
his place of business In Custer City, In tn,
County OF Custer, y. ID.
Dated at Custer City, g.. D., March 18th, 1895.
DANIEL w. WEBSTER,
Executor OF Estate OF Orange Webster, de
ceased.
First publication, March Esd, 1896.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-13


have been made TO keep the de-
the enterprise a secret and with
obable end in view stories have
iculated to the effect that Gen
brkson's mission here was con
with "A matter wholly foreign to
pes and telephone companies.
Clarkson Is staying at theAud-
He is as keen as a fox, and
shifted something in the
night that suggested denial TO
srs. He had retired for the night
I times last night in response to
1 for an interview in reference
of the telephone COM
IS leaked out that ii Is proposed
Ute I'm Illinois, In the New Eng
Ates, In Kansas, In Iowa and
northwestern and northwestern
Generally. This territory in
The entire field covered by the
hpany, the apparent object of
born competitor being to paral-
Bell lines everywhere. cut rates
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-13
ANNUAL

~ the year ending December 81, A. ID. 1894,
OF he condition ard affairs of the Continental
Insurance Company OF New York, organized
under the laws oIthe State New,of York, made 10
the Auditor of the State of South Dakota. i'm
pursuance OF the laws OF said state.
Organized or Incorporated November, 1852.
Commenced business, January, 1853.
i. CAPITAL.
Capital stock actually paid In cash. 81, 10000 90
ii. PROPERTY OR ASSETS OF THE
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-13

A l4x24 engine in good repair. Will
exchange for wood or lumber. Address
j. Il BAKER,
Lead, $. ID.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-13
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Most Perfect Made.
ANNUAL, sTATEMENT

For the year ending Dee. 81. A.. d.. 1894, of the
condition and affairs Of the Equitable Life AS
surance Society of New York, organized under
the laws Of New York, made to the Auditor OF
the State of South Dakota, in pursuance of the
laws of said state.
Principal Office, 100 Broadway, New York.
Attorney for service of process in the state OF
South Dakota, Auditor of State, Pierre, \. ID.
Organized or Incorporated July 26th, 1859, COM
menced business July 18th, 1853.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-13
Notice of Bids Wanted
OFFICE OF COUNTY AUDITOR

OFFICE OF COUNTY AUDITOR
CUSTER COUNTY, ;. ID.
~ 6,iGs Is M lKb bSSn sgla9R, isssa5S, for aal she
county printing for IL period of one. year.
Said bids to include all notices required
by law to be published. also letter heads,
bill heads. envelopes, and criminal sub
poenas. All payments TO be in county
warrants drawn on the general fund
thereof. The board reserves the right
TO reject any and all bids.
Given under my hand and seal of the
county this 3rd day of April, A. ID. 1895.
lsEAI. Il. A. SCOTT,
Co. Auditor.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-13
Ruoklan's Arnica SalYe.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever
sores, letter. chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect s~atisfac
ton or money refunded. Price % cents
per box. For sale by A. J. Jones & Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-13

DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Award.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-13
lOtal expenditures. ."''''''S
NJ MISCELLANEOUS,

VI. NEtlS.
Whole amount OF premiums re eiy-
ed in ahd for the State Of South
Dakota during the year 1SJI...3 20,5S7 81
Amount paid Tor losses IN south
Dakota during the year lS9i...... 1890 On
Whole number of policies issued
during the year in south Dakota q
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 49,. i7C,3sG Oh
fetal amount OF risk outstanding
in South Dakota .."."...".. 9I,So0 u
STATE or NEW YORK. Is
County OF New York ="
Thomas ID. Jordan, Comptroller, and William
Alexander, Secretary of Tie ElHitib,a Life AS
slmance Society of New York, being duly sworn
am; correct statement of the affairs OF said Com.
bona-id owner Of n, least one Hundred Thou
the State and United States Stock, and Bonds,
or IN Bonds aud Mortgages of real estate uuiu
cunt G ed. and worth double the amount for
which the same is mOrtgaged, and they are the
above described officers of said Insurance Com
pany.
THOMAS ID. JORDAN, Comptroller.
w. ALEXANDER, Secretary.
Subscribed and sworn Ia before me this 9Th
day OF March, 1875.
CHARLES EAGER MILLS.
seal Commissioner for South Dakota In
New York.
The State of South Dakota. Once of State
Auditor Department OF Insurance.
COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AU-
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-13
lOldi .''''''g
V. EXPENDITURES DURING

Amount paid for losses and matdr-
ell emdoWmcntS ........."...,S ll,S3i ,2S ~
inutilp commissions. -. go. 5is,G33 Ss
Amount of dividends. ........... 1,@14,576 IL
Surrender values APP
piled 10 paid up in
surancc. nm. .S1.O7j,993.OO
Surrender values appli-
ed to paid up addl-
tons .............. SCI, iJS.47
cash. ." '.'e .o22,54a.42 1881, 200 50
and Managers. .. "'..",H". 244,oS6 90
and other perquisites. ......"... 572,4 Ol CT
Cash paid for commissions ana
bonuses to agents, ctc....."..... ~4,2S3'SIJ -
Amount paid for taxes .......... 400, !73 IL
Cash paid for rents. ............... 2S3,I10 81
1878 2l
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-13

The wife Of Mr.. d. Robinson. a pro-
minent lumberman Of Warwick. N. ",
was sick with rheumatism for five
months. In speaking Of it. Mr.. Robin
son says; "Chamberlains Pain Balm is
the only thing that gave her any rest
from pain. For the relief Of pain it can
not be beat" Many very bad cases OF
rheumatiam have been cured by It. For
sale At so cents per bottle by A. J.. Jones
a Go.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-13
SIM ONI

CfATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, COUNTY OF
- Custer. III Circuit Court, Seventh Judicial
Circuit.
George W. WoCdwCrth. Fiji.
US.
John W. WUOdworih, Ger
trudc v. WoodWOrth and
Abram Whine, Dcfts.
The State of South Dokota sends Greeting:
tn the above named Defendants, John ".
Woodwork and Gertrude V. WO0dworth.
You are hereby summoned aud required 10
answer the complaint OF the above named
plaintiff, a copy of which is herewith served
up0n YOU, and 10 serve a copy of sour answer on
tie subscribers nj their Office in the town of Gus
ter City, South Dakota, within thirty days after
the service of this exclusive OF the
day of service, and il YOU fail 10 answer this
complaint within that time. the plaintiff will
complaint.
Dated / t Custer City, South Dakota, this 18th
day of March, 1895.
WOOD & PORTER.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-13
NOTICE OF BIDS.

Office of Co. Auditor, Custer Co., S. ID.
Notice is hereby given that sealed bid.
will be received at this Office up to /.
o'clock IN. April 9th. 1895, for the care
and maintenance Of the county poor
(of whom at this time there are two per-
sons for a term of one year. All pay
ments therefor to be in county warrants
drawn on the general fund thereof. The
board reserves the right 10 reject any all
Kids
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-13
NOTICE OF BIDS.

Office Of Co. Auditor, Custer Co., s. d.
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids
will be received at this office up to II
o'clock tn, April 9th, 1895, for the board
Of jurors and bailiffs, for a period of one
year. All payments therefor TO be in
county warrants to be drawn on the
general fund thereof. The board re-
serves the right to reject any and all
bids.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-13

TT. LIABILITIES.
Amount Of losses adjusted but not
Vet due policy laiins.......... 1,47G,33i 81
CONT ,.,,~ ~35,514,O5l 90
unwaid. 1ll,2ii 90
Amount of all other existing
claims against the company. it5,sf5,a62 %
Total Liabilities. ........... SiS3, Is,NE9 ~
". INCOME DURING YEAR 1904
Amount of premiums receIved. IS 3~G,o3s,93t 90
ali sonr,rs' 6,OI7,I 6i 4S
Amount received from rent........ 1,5SJ,333 -
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-13

Amount OF capital stock actually
Maid I'm rash lM0
II. ASSETS OF THE COMPANY.

II. ASSETS OF II COMPANY.
The value of its real estate is. e. $50, 4l3,24s q
The cash on hand in Its Office and
in course Of transmission ........ 2.2s7 $40 90
The cash on deposit i'm bank. cess, $50 10
Agents ledger balances. .......... i,350,59 20
Carried ont al marked value. ana. 95,722,li6 90
Amount of loans secured by first
mortgage on real eState........ 26,Si2,S4l 10
Amount Of all other loans (hOw Sc
cured, by bonds, etc). ............ 6,56a,57 20
COMMITTED Commissions ......... 555,lG0 ~
Amounts of assessments unpaid on
tsock or premium notes unsolicited
and deferred premiums. ......... 3,lMfA W
Amount of interest due and rents So, 10 O6
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-13

The State of South Dakota. Office of State
Auditor Department of Insurance.
COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AU-
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-13

Office Of Go. Auditor, Custer Co., s. d.
Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids will be received ut this office up to
II o'clock m, April eth, 1895. for fur
nishing medicine and medical attend
ance for the poor of the county, for the
period of one year. All payments there
for to be in county warrants drawn on
the general fund thereof. The board
reserves the right to reject any and all
bids.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-13
NOTICE OF BIDS.

Office of Co. Auditor. Custer Co. s. d.
Notice if hereby given that sealed bids
will be received at this Office up to IL
o'clock m, April 9th, 1895, for the fur
nishing ofblank books. and supplies gen.
orally for county officers, except bill
heads, letter heads. envelopes, and crimi-
nal subpoenas, for a period of one year.
All payments therefor to be in county
warrants to be drawn on the general
fund thereof. The board reserves the
right to reject any and all bids.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1895-04-09
HdrunldiI Bend.

a. L. Nutier has been very sicl,
for the past week, hut we are glad to
say, is able to be out again.
:. G. Rodgers was in our midst a
few days Ego looking as pleasant rs
usual.
I. y. Bell made a flying trip t.
Creston and other points recently.
Miss Sco;tie Beall was visiting
friends and relatives ON Sycamore aud
/ ire creek last week.
Miss Arric Bell is again visiting
home folks on Bells run.
CharIcy y Hen and b. Smith left
for Randolph county to hunt work for
the summer
Alfred Belts, Of Eowol. run was
visiting his father at this place last
Sunday.
NJ. Hardmon is having considera.
bic fencing made on his farm this
spring.
The report ab,u, wedding in our
vicinity is surely false, As we have
heard nothing more<from "meliler-
for some time.
Success to The Cn"oxrcGn
MAY Flower.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1895-04-09
DaiIiC.'s fsii;,,

~ ~ =, q,
Nr. H'I,e Daley has returned rom
"'i'''''' y" F"s'eF county where he
''', peer, working @" Il mil
n ". ia .,'S er WIFI attend school
~ 'iI'' ''',ne county,
''''.' [,.., N'''' . san " frequent VI
49,. r' -, ''''',''''e i''e""''
Il ''i'''' i 10" "'rN'"S '' 3"
S"T '',,.''
-. ''''' ''' '''''' u nave gone u.
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80, '''','
" '''''> -."' IN. "'' an" "'''
'''''' ''.'''" 90 "''''"'hS me last
'', '"''! ''i" I!"p''' 5
,' ''' ',.''''
- mn "''"' " H'""@ teacher
vas '.' , ~. 4 successful terra
~ - - 900 '' v ''S'''''s' 'H "'S'''c' i"-'
=,
" ''. ''5'' i S'H! I"s I'll
~ - - ''' ~ 'i''" i'e'ch MIG WI"
''' ~" ~, =, v'
>" " iI".''' las cree 'c'' i he" h''fN
y" = 70 ,'''' '',"'
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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1895-04-09

Capt. w. +. Pell was born near
kirgwood, Preston county, Va. june
(, 1919, died March 20, 1898, at
Creslon, Writ county, w va, was
buried at Burning Springs, Beatty
Cemetery, March y, 1898.
The subject Of the above notice was
we'll and tavoTabiy known almost all
over the State. He served a. cap.
tain over two different companies dur
ing the war, retiring from the first
on account of disabilities, afterwar,l
recruiting Company +. with which
lac served o the end If the war lie
WAS noted for his kindness and chival-
ry during the war, and no man ever
suffered who fell Il prisoner in his
hands. tie was member Al the
Bnptist Church, at Burning Springs,
since June, 1876, and always lived Il
consistent and exemplary christian
life. Always kind and generous his
life was marked by good deeds and
sacrifices for the good Of oIAers. lie
leaves wife, one daughter and four
sons TO mourn their loss. The duugh-
ter, Mrs Decvcrs, is the wife Of a
thrifty farmer i'll Writ county. The
i,rr .,n. 81 II ..r,i,.l,. ,,,,..,..,.l =; a..
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1895-04-09

! The Republicans OF Petersburg
elected their Mayor by small major
PITY, defeating Henry $ Wilson. Bm
for the extraordinary fight against
Mr.. Wilson ON account of his owner.
ship of the G.. q X. V. II. r. he would
likely have pulled through, althongn
pthe- efry~is ordinarily Republican by
II small majority.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1895-04-09

IS announced that there is to be
lore public demonstrations at
ton on Decoration Day. 1t is Il
he that h1nors cannot can net be
over the dust ofof the sleeping
We. without men making brutes Of
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1895-04-09

Prince Bismarck, OF Germany, was
% years old April LIST. The day was
pbmpeously observed and celebrated
BY the German Confederation No
pan ever had better hold upon the
4earts of the people than Prince Bis.
narck, and it is doubtful if ever 4
Ereater statesman lived.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1895-04-09

brse flesh is rapidly coming into
pr beef in parts of Germany. 1t
! up new and unexpected mark =
i an over stocked commodity.
ers Tor fat horses will soon be as
mon us buyers for fat cattle.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1895-04-09

Some ubiquitous newspaper man
has caught a forecast 60 wha; the Su-
premc Court decision will he on the
lucome Tax question. At least part
of the law is likely to be declared un-
constitutional, Which will perhaps
render the whole comparatively use
less So far as the exegencies Of the
Treasnry department Is concerned.
II this turns ont to be true ar extra
session of Congress will bea necessity
or else iurihcr loans to carry ON the
expenses of the government will have
I" he made. y deficit of twenty mil
lions i, already in sight and the best
estimate from the Income Tax only
brings thirty million dollars. If half
Of that is lost by the Supreme Court
decision we will see the year close
with the Treasury forty millions or
more in debt. Whatever may be the
differences fopinion among the peo-
pie all will agree kat law that does
not pr duce Il sufficient revenue to
meet the demands Of the government
i, !alpably detective.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1895-04-09

Peylonia Herald is again on
bic. Since it has had few
off, we hope it will he able to
lie the storms Of adversely and
Its appearance regular.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1895-04-09

Rev. ID. II. Reid, leading minis
ter Of Huntington, who lately came
there from Ashland, Ky, is now dan
gerously i'll at his home in that civ
with fully developed case of small.
pox. The place is under strict quar-
antime, and the probabilities are that
it will not spread throughout the city.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1895-04-09

ram rubbing still continues to be
pastime of the average tough.
'douhtedly something will have to
done to check the growth of this
y lucrative business. 1t will soou
more dangerous to travel ON train
IN Ia ~ to war.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1895-04-09

[ileman Jim Corbett will APP.
Parkersburg on the llth OF
Now is the beat chance to see
speciman Of physical
'pnent.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1895-04-09

The experiment of woman's suffrage
Ohio in the Election of School Of
lers does not show any marked
|&;Ages in the result Of the elections.
hey did not seem to unite with any
sgree of certainty ON members OF
cir own SEX who We're candidates.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1895-04-09

Jake Dye, who for eighteen year.
has been elected annually to tie or
flee Of Marshal Of Marietta, Ohio.
was defeated last week by q man b,
the name Of Parlin 1t was supposed
that Jake had a cinch on The office g..
long as he lived, and it would ma
doubt have been so, but some wicked
politician conceived The idea Of allow.
ing the women to vote in Ohio. and
Jake being a buicbc!or was crushed
in the first avalanche He is n.
smart to stay out long and we Shall
expect to see Jake Dye has Joined
the Benedict| in bold head line. i'm
all the metropolitan paper.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1895-04-09

! recommend Chamberlain, Pain
Balm for rheumatism, 5ame back.
sprains and svelIiugs. There i no
better Eminent made. ! huy. SOLD
over 100 bottles Of it this car AID nil
were pleased who used it. !. +
Person, druggist, South Caicago.
Ill. 1t il tur sale by Barr Br =.
druggists, Grantsyiilc.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1895-04-09
The Teachers Department.

IAN communications for this department
must be sent to :. T. BELL, Henrictla, W.
Va.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1895-04-09

Editor Morris. ofihe Gazette, adj.
ministers to his critics doses according
to the virulence Of their attacks. 10
the mild cases he dispeuses ten
thousand dollar lihcl suit, to the bad
ones he administers from a stIcl, to n
quarter column editorial. We some.
times long for Col. Cooper in the
field, the Others are so easily vauquish.
ed that its getting painful.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1895-04-09

The CHEoNIcLE md Weekly
Wheeling Register will be sent fo
any adde's for s2.25 IN advance.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1895-04-09

Writ IIcntan las made a good re-
cord rs Chef Of rolire Of Purkcrs-
burg, and viii nn doubt hold the
place down for the next two years.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1895-04-09
EoUN CHRONICLE.
cal Weekly Newspaper.

?. Barr 60 BRO,
JorODrietOrS.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1895-04-09

ll:OO 20. ODD Sermon.
300 p m Practical Sunday Schoo
Work.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1895-04-09

The following is the Program for
Sunday School Institute to he held at
Grnntsvillc, April 2Glh, 18th and
2Sth:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-07-24

Our young townsman, Hugh Haynsworth
who has been elected principal Of the West
End Graded School in Greenviile, is thus
spoken of by the papers of that city.
Baptist Courier Mr. Hugh G. Havns-
worth. of Sumter, who graduated from Fur
man University at the last commencement,
taking the A. course, was elected II few
days ago the principal Of the West End
Graded School, Greenvile. Sir. Haynsworih
is a talented young man aud we predict for
him brilliant future
Mountaineer: The selection of the prin-
cipal Of toe West End School is An excellent
one. Mr Haysworth is we'll known here,
where he has attended Furman University for
the last three years. During his whole
course at the University be stood at the head
of his classes, making one year an average
on all final examinations Of ninety-nine and
fraction Mr. HAyswor,h graduated this
year, taking he degree of Bachelor of Arts,
which fact is 10 itself q sufficient guarantee
of his scholarship and ability.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-07-24
SUxrER, S. G., July %, 1895.

Whereas, the meeting of the Reform faction
Of the Democratic party held in Sumter
on Saturday, the 2Otb instant, did by vote
unanimously express the wish to effect a COM
promise, but adjourned without reaching .
definite conclusion as to the matters submitted;
Now, upon petition attached, and in the in
terest of the Democratic yarty as a whole,
aud nsuring a solid white delegation
in the Constitutional Convention from, Sum-
ter County, hereby call upon all delegates
TO the Convention held on Saturday last TO
reassemble 10 the Y. ~ c. A. Hall next Fri
day, the 26th instant, ut II o'clock, for the
purpose Of restoring harmony in our ranks,
and 10 NEE. any concessions held ont TO us
looking 10 Il peaceful and harmonious pri-
mary election among white Democrats. II is
desirable that full representation be had,
and call upon all true and loyal Reformers
10 lend their support and influence 10 she
success of our efforts TO secure our full rep
resentatiou. r. R. THOMAS.
President Reform Democracy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-07-24
Death.

Mrs D A Holland died at the family
home in this city on Saturday night, after An
iluess Of several weeks. The funeral servi-
ces were held at the house Sunday AFTER
noon, Rev. n W Edmunds officiating. The
remains were taken TO Philadelphia tor later
ment
Mrs. Matilda Hudson, wife OF MIR. W.
Hudson. Of Providence, died on TuesdHy
last, July 18th, after an illness Of only a few
days She WAS u consistent member OF
Providence Methodist Church. and in this
church her funeral services were held by Rev.
J. C. Chandler, in the presence of large
congregation.
Mr. S. A. Collias, an old citizen Of Smith
willie, this county, died on last Tuesday, after
4 p,otrac;ed illness.