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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-01-09
Pounded With China.

Rev. C. C. Brown, D. D., the highly
esteemed pastor Of the Sumter Baptist Church
for the las, twenty years, was pleasantly SUR
prised las, Friday night by his congregation
aud friends at his residence. The 3lst DAY OF
December 1891 was the twenticth Anniversary
Of bis assumption of his duties as pastor, His
congregation being desirous of showing their
love and appreciation of their faithful and
beloved pastors work iu their midst, decided
to &c, up surprise china party for his bene-
ct. The congregation assembled at the resi-.
dence of Col. ). D. Graham. on Liberty
street, and in body they all walked to DR..
Browns residence. There was large crowd,
old, middle aged and young, Nil bent upon
doing honor to their pastor. Upon reaching
the house Of DR.. Brown they proceeded at
once to his study, and a more thoroughly
surprised man could not be imagined. DR..
Brown was completely surprised, but as usual
was not a, all non plused OF ut loss for ~oro.
or for that matter for several words.
After the congregation had surrunded Dr.
Brown with china cups, saucers, plates, pitch,
ers and all sorts of articles made Of china,
both ornameu tai and useful, Dr.. John S.
Hughson explained the meaning the demon
stration. Dr.. Browo responded briefly, but
feelingly, thanking his friends for tba> re-
newed testimonial of their love and esteem.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-01-09

Mr.. C. G. Rowland has invested in pos
sum dog and is open to proposals from bis
friends 10 20 hunting any night, Sundays
excepted.
Abou, O'Clock Saturday night colored
man boldly entered the residence of Col j..
D. Graham, on Liberty street, and went into
the room Mr. Will S. Graham. He had
taken all of Mr.. Will Graham's suits and
started out when be was discovered. He
threw the clothes down and made his escape.
Walter Brisbane. the colored man accused
of setting FIRE to the kitchen on Mr.. j. H..
McLeod's place in Rafting Greek township on
January 3. and for whom warrant was
issued on Saturday, made his escape from this
county before the warrant could be served,
but be was captured Saturday afternoon and
was brought TO Sumter yesterday.
Citizens are justly complaining about the
miserable condition of the sidewalks on Main
stree. in front Of the Court House and Opera
House. A composition of sand and clay was
put 0owu over the brick, and now the side
walks are mass of soft slush and sticky
mud The mud would make fine mortar, 1t
has such 6ne adhesive qualities and rubber
shoes are frequently pulled off by the mud.
Some kind OF gravel or hard material should
he put over the mud, particularly in front OF
such public places as the Opera House and
Court House.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-01-09
Bank Elections.

The annual meeting Of the stockholders of
the Bank Of Sumter WAS held yesterday. The
o.d hoard of directors we're reelected as fol-
lows: W. F. B. Haynswortb, Marion Noise,
R. P Monaghan, A. S. Brown, c E. Stubbs
T. B. Johnston.
The board of directors have not met yet for
the election of officers but shere is every rea-
SOD TO helieve that the present efficient ofti-
GERS will be reelected.
The quarterly statement for the quarter
ending December 81, published in last issue,
shows by the large deposit account that the
bank has the confidence of our monied people,
and slso that the business Of the bank is in
good shape The usual semi-annual dividend
TO stockholders has been declared. aud the
bank has reserve fund of SIS 325.2l.
The annual meeting of The Stockholders Of
the Simonds National Bank WAS held yester
day The old board of directors was re-
elected as follows: R. NJ Wallace. A. J
China, K D. Lee, John Reid, Nell o. Donnell,
W Y. L. Marshall and B. R. Nash.
The business Of the bank was reported as
progressing satisfactorily. a resolution was
adopted authorizing the directors to change
the name of the bank, when it was deemed
expedient.
The Board of Directors will meet tomorrow
for the election of President and Vice Presi-
dent. 1t seems to be settled fact that the
President and Vice President, Col. R. II.
Wallace and Dr. A. ]. China will be re-elect-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-01-09
Religious.

There will he service jD.v by the Rev.
John Kershaw at Bradford Springs Church,
on Sunday next, at II 30 a. m The Holy
Communion will be administered.
The Rev D. ". Hiott. the new pastor OF
the Bethel Bapsiet Church, Privateer, and the
Wedge6eld Church, preached at the latter
place Sunday and will preach at Bethel
Church next Sunday.
Regular monthly union services were held
at the Presbyterian Church Sunday night.
Rev T. a. Law, D D., District agent of the
American Bible Society occupied the pulpit.
The Sumter Bible Society was re.orqanized
aud an election of officers was hell, resulting
in the election of Mr.. c. NJ. Hurst. Jr., as
president, pastors of the city exo6dcio vice
presidents, Mr.. j. H. Chandler, secretary
and treasurer. Mr. Barlow Walsh's Office at
Walsh It Sbaw's shoe store, will be the
depository.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-01-09
A Household Treasure.

D. W. Fuller. of Canajoharie, N. T., says
hat he always keeps DR.. Kings New Discovery
in the house and his family has always found
the very best.results follow its use; that he ould
not be without it. if procurable. 6. a. Dyke
man Druggist. Catskill, n. Y, says that DR.
Ki.g's New Discovery is undoubtedly the best
Cough remedy; that he has used it in his family
for eight years, and it has never failed to do all
that is claimed for it. Why not try remedy
so long tried and tested. Trial bottles free at
]. F. W. LeLorme's Drug Store. Regular size
6Gc. and $1,000. s.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-01-09

Quite numbe= Of sales were made bv the
Master and Sheriff in front of Court house
Monday.
Somebody got stuck on sweet potatoes last
Friday and paid Sir. W. E. Minis potato
bank visit, taking few messes.
A daughter, aged l3 years, of Mr.. Jesse
Cerhitt of Smi,hvile, was fatally burned on
Saturday last and lived ou!y sc hours after
wards.
Henry Williams, the colored lad arrested
for stealing meat from the store of Mr.. W. g..
Yates, was tried yesterday before Trial Justice
Wells and found guilty. He was sentenced
to pay 6ne Of s., or 60 to Jail for twenty
days.
Dr.. Archie China, the physician attending
james Brisbane who was struck with stick
several Sundays ago, and so severely injured,
has given a certificate to the effect that he
thinks Brisbane's life is not in danger now
from the effects OF the assault. but it is bis
opinion that Brisbane will lose one eye.
Mack will now be admitted to bail if he can
secure 1t.
, The residences of Col. R. NJ. Wallace and
Mr.. B. R. Nash are being fitted up with hand
some fixtures to be lighted by electricity. A
very convenient thing in this lineis an elec-
trio lamp that can be placed on table or
desk and moved about like any other lamp.
Lighting residences by electricity is rapidly
growing in favor, and by reason Of its bril-
lancy, cleanliness, safety and cheapness, will
soon become common.
Coroner W. n. Commander who fell upon
his door steps and broke one Of his ankles
several weeks ago was out on the streets for
the first time Friday. He was using crutches
-he had very painful time oft, and it will
be many days yet before he will be able to
90 without his crutches His little daughter
who also slipped on the door steps and broke
one of her arms the same day that her father
met with his accident, is getting on nicely,
but her arm is still iacased in plaster paris
The city Council of Sumter, has determined
that the Dspensery law shall be enforced in
Sumter. Chief Bradford aud Assistant Chief
Weeks will be 90 duty in the day time, and
will 90 to the different depots to watch for
contraband liquors and keep an eye TO blind
tigers. Governor Evans has said that thirty
days would be given all municipalities to
show that policemen would enforce the Dis
| pensary law, aud all that did not do so would
be replaced by metropolitan policemen. Sum-
ter city Council have evidently found that
now is the time for them to show their band,
and have proceeded to show down their cards
for Governor Evans to draw from. 1t is nse.
less to add that from Sumter, the Governor
drew q. royal flush.
Citv Council is TO be commended for their
action, for had they failed to comply with the
Governors demand, aud after thirty days
had expired metropolitan police were sent
here, on the grounds that Sumter was no,
complying with the Law, aud if bloodshed
and riots should ensue from the metropolitan
police being here, Council would be held re.
sponsible for it. They are doing right, and
one OF the policemen said to-day that be in.
tended to seize all whiskey Of contraband
nature, aud to try aud keep the blind tigers
| ont of Sumter
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-01-09
Mauy stubborn and ageravatinp cases of

Many Stubborn and aggravatiug cases Of
rheumatism that were believed to be incur
able and accepted as life legacies, have
yielded TO Chamberlain Pain Balm, much to
the surprise and qualification Of the sufferers.
One application will relieve the pain and
suffering and its continued use insures an
efectual cure. For sale by Dr.. A. j. China.
Dr.. W. G. Browne, Optician for the New
York Optical Manufacturing and Importing
Company, is at the Jervey House, to remain
during the week or longer if necessary. He
comes highly recommended by the press
throughout! the State and good and rare
opportunity is afforded old and young, who
may have eye troubles CT suy kind, and
spectacle wearers generally to ge, properly
treated Consultations aud careful and
scientific examinations free OF charge. Don't
fail to see aim al the Jeryey House. ad-t
Lead Pencils from cts per dozen up, al h
G. Osteen & Co.'S.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-01-09
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.

At the regular meeting of Gamecock Lodge,
No II, K. OFF the election of officers for
ensuing year was held with the following re-
suit:
C.C-H. NJ. Stuckey
V.C-A. G. Flowers.
PrelAte-H. 3. Bloom
NJ of W. W. jenkins.
NJ. off H. C Moses
NJ of F and X. of R. and T.-B. Walsh.
n at R K. Wilder.
Trustee for years-D j. Auld.
Representatives TO Grand Lodged J..
Auld, Jno s. F7uphsou. Alternates-J. a.
Lew. Geo " Dick.
The Rank of Knight was duly conferred
upon E.. E. Renbert Nr Remhert now
knows what a good thing is.
The alia;ion Of officers viii! take place
at next regular convention.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-01-09
DEATH.

Mr.. henry Osborn aged % years, led Non
day night. He had been in bad health for
years from consumption.
Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, widow Of Mr.. Frank
Jones, died Monday night at her home in.Con-
cord after a long illness. She was about IS
years old and leaves eight grown children.
Mr. J. T. Scurry, of the Brogdon neigh
borhood, died on Thursday, January 8,
after long illness Of II weeks. Mr.. Sour,
rey was in his 72d year, and leaves family
of eight grown children.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-01-09

Ifyou are no. registered by Friday next
yon cannot vote in the coming city election.
It is thought that the oat crop has been
only slightly injured BY the freeze.
The merchants began to receive appl,ca-
tions for advances on liens before the year
was day old.
Two bachelors, who have been long thought
to be confirmed in their lost estate have
announced determination to get married
before next Christmas.
No changes have taken place at the offices
or shops Of the C. S. 4 N. R. R., as yet;
although it was expected by come that the
Atlantic Coast Line would assume contro! on
January lst. The C. S. n officials and
employees are still in charge, aud these efi-
cient and accommodating gentlemen, it is to
be hoped will be retained.
The lien mules are being put through their
PAGES in the back lots for the inspection Of
the lien farmers. Its 6ne animal that has
two good legs, and something extra with
three.
Mr.. Willie Burkett, baggage master at A.
G.. L. depot, slipped on the ice while going
up the depot eteps and fell, iujuring one of
his knees he was laia up for one day; be is
out now. attending to his duties, but his
knee is still stiff.
Henry Williams colored lad, was caught
in The act of stealing about Eve pounds of ba-
con from the store of Mr. W. n. Yates Thurs-
day night he bid the bacon, but was watched
and arrested. The bacon was recovered and
Williams las locked up in the guard house
laet NIGHT and turned over 10 Trial Justice
Wells.
As hog statistics are now 10 order it might
interest the public to know that some time
ago Mr. Eugene Hogan killed 10 months
old pig of bis own raising that weighed 3l0
los net, and few days ago Mr. C. G. Row
land killed one Of the common piney woods
variety, about year old, that weighed 25O
nounds
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-01-09
Spec linen Cases.

S. H. Clifford, New Cassel, Wis, was troubled
with Neuralgis and Rheumatism, his Stomach
was disordered, his Liver was affected to an
alarming degree, appetite fell away, and he was
terribly reduced in flesh and strength. Three
hottles of Electric Bitters cured him.
Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg H., had a
running sore on his leg of eight years stand
ing. Used three bottles of Electric Bitters and
seven boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, and his
leg is sound and well. John Speaker. Catnwba,
0 had FIVE large Fever sores on his leg. doctors
said he was incurable. One bottle Electric
Bitters and one box Bucklen'. Arnica Salve cured
him entirely Sold by J. II. ". DeLorme's
Drug store.
Toy and Picture Books Of all kinds and al
nricee for sale by Il {. fistaeu & Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-01-09

City Council held meeting last Thursday
afternoon Among the mos, important busi-
ness transacted was a reduction of expenses.
In order to do this it was decided to reduce
the Police Force TO FIVE instead of seven, and
to do away With the Office of Inspector and COL
lector filled by Nr. A. DeLeon Moses. Ac-
cordingly Mr.. Moses was suspended for the
present, and Policemen Sam F. Flowers and
John Barwick were also laid Of
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-01-09
The Giants Coming.

The New York base ball club has finally
decided to come to Sumter for their prelimi-
nary spring practice games, and the an
aouncement is made in the last issue of the
New York Sporting Life. Sumter will be
treated to some great bail playing, az several
of toe big clubs will be located close at hand
and games will be arranged between them.
Boston will be located in Columbia, Wash
ington 10 Charleston, Cleveland in Augusta
and Philadelphia in Savannah.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-01-09

There is good reason for the popularity of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Davis Il
Buzard, of West Monterey, Clarion Co, Pa,
say cit has cured people that our physi-
clans could do nothing for. We persuaded
them to try a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy and they now recommend it with the
rest of u.s. IS and so cent bottles for sale
bY DR.. A. j. China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-01-09
Success in Life

depends on little things. A Ripans Tabule is
little thing, but taking one occasionally gives
good digestion, and that means good blood,
and that means good brain and Drawn. and
that means success 7-25-o
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-01-09

Our customers say We furnish them the
bes, Oil they ever used Our cans are safe,
clean and Convenient. Consumers Oil Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-01-09

Native Red Rust Proof Seed Oats for sal
by w NJ. Graham.
Native Hay for Sale by ". M. Graham.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-01-09
ClarenOnt lodge No. Ga, A. f. NJ

THE REGULAR MONTHLY COMMU-
NICATi0N {: Claremont Lodge, No.
Ga, A. F NJ. VIII be held on Thursday
Evening, January 10th. at s p. m. Brethren
will take due notice aud govern themselves
accordingly.
By order, A. Z PHELPS, \" u.
H. C. MosEs, Secretary.
Jan 2
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-01-09

Stafford 8 copying Iaks and writing fluids
at H. G. Os,een l. Cos.
Day Books, Ledgers, Journals. both single
ard double entry, Record books, Letter Copy
ing Books etc.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-01-09
MARRIED.

Mr.. Bra.tou Ingram, Of Privateer town
ship, was married on the Goth ult, to Miss
Fannie Beasley, of Cypress, Darlington Coun
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-01-09

Major S. G. Spaun, of El Paso, Texas,
and Sirs. T. NJ. Jennings. of Sum,er, were
married at the residence of the bride, on
Washington Street, at o'clock Yesterday
af,ernoou, Rev. N W Edmunds officiating.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-01-09

Hoods Pills are purely vegetable, care
fully prepared from the best ingredients. 25c
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-01-09

Toy and Picture Boohs Of all kinds and all
prices for sale by a. G fss,aen Co.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-07-05

Notice is hereby given that the Commits
meet at their office, in the building occupied
by the Board of Street and Water Commits
sioners, at the corner of Mercer street and
Jersey avenue, Jersey City, N. J., on Tues
day, the twenty-third day of July, 1895, at
nine O'Clock in the forenoon, to appraise and
determine the value of the lands to be taken
and the damage which any owners of such
lands, or of any interest therein, may sus-
tain by reason of
ACQUIRING LANDS AMI CONSTRUCTING
A MAIN SEWER IN MILL CREEK,
between Merseles street and Grand street.
The lands to be acquired for the construc-
ton and maintenance of said sewer may be
described as follows, to wit
All lands within a distance of ten feet, meas
ured at right angles, from the centre line of
Mill Creek as hereby set forth, to witt
Beginning at the intersection of the centre
line of Mill Creek and the centre line of
Merseles street if said centre line of Merseles
street be produced southerly to intersect with
the said centre line of Mill Creek; thence
running southeasterly along the centre line
of Mill Creek to Grand street.
At which time and place said Commission
ers of Assessments will hear all parties in
terested in said Improvement who desire to
be heard before them, on the value of the
land to be taken and the damage the owners
of such land or of any interest therein will
sustain by reason of said Improvement.
Dated Jersey City, July 5, 1896.
HUMPHREY w. CARR,
SCHULTZ, JR.,
CORNELIUS j. CRONIN,
Commissioners of Assessments.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-07-05
SENTENCING A MEAN THIEF.

Judge Hudspeth Wednesday afternoon
sentenced the convicted thieves, who as
employees of the Erie Railroad Company,
robbed freight cars while they were
being towed across the river to the
freight yard. The Court sentenced
Clarke E.. Phillips and Samuel Martin
each to a term of one year and one-ha1f
at State Prison and Allan Long to three
years at the same Institution. Then
turning to Warren Deacon, the leader
of the gang. who turned to States evil
dence, Judge Hudspeth said
"Candidly, Deacon. so far as the
opinion of the Court is concerned you
are the worst and meanest of all the
men convicted. You are a most miser-
able man. The Court has no regard for
you Any man who was brought up as
well as you were, who had a good home,
and who committed these crimes and
brought others into them, and then be-
trayed them in court, should have no
consideration in the matter of sentence.
In some States, persons who give evil
dence for the State are released for so
doing. but fortunately it is not so in
this State always. Those who dragged
others into such practices as you IN
dulged in should get as long a term as
the law can give, yet the Court feels
that some consideration has got to be
shown you"
Deacon was thea sentenced to a term
of one year at State Prison.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-07-05

Sealed proposals will be received by the
Board of Street and Water Commissioners on
Tuesday. July 9, 1895, at 10 O'Clock A NJ, for
IMPROVEMENT OF CLAREMoNT AVENUE.
from Arlington avenue to Ocean avenue.
Said improvement to be made conformably to
the provisions of Chapter 27 of the Laws of
1895. and in accordance with specifications on
file in the Office of the Clerk of said Board.
ties must be obtained at the office of the Chief
Engineer, corner of Jersey avenue and Mercer
street.
About 800 cubic yards OF earth excavation.
About so cubic yards of rock excavation.
About 2,25O square yards of Trinidad Lake
Asphalt Paving.
About 1000 iineal feet of curb stone.
About % square yards of repaving.
About 100 lineal feet of reset curb stone.
About 1872 lineal feet of cribbing.
Time allowed for the completion of the work
The making of the above improvement and
award of the contract therefor will be subject
erty liable to more than one-half the assess
ment therefor on the basis of preliminary
sketch.
Proposals must be enclosed in sealed envel.
opes, endorsed, Proposals for improvement Of
Claremont avenue" directed to John G.
Streets Streets and 7S Sewers" and handed to the Clerk
of the Board in open meeting when called for
in the order of business relating to sealed pro-
No city official will be accepted as surety
nor will a substitution of s~ureties be allowed.
The Board may, under the law above
quoted, exercise its right to reject any or all
proposals.
to Section 4, Chapter 1874, of the Laws of
1891, under the terms whereof no contract
shall be binding upon the city or become
affective or operative until the bondsmen
offered by the contractor have been approved
as to suficiency by this Board and as to
form by the Corporation Counsel, the Presi-
dent of this Board having power to examine
the proposed bondsmen under oath.
BY order of the Board of Street and Water
Commissioners.