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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-29
A Flower Drill.

De!gnr Reel Squad will give an ectertain-
men, in Armory Hall on Monday night, Feb
ruary 10th, for the purpose Of raising funds
tcr The better equipment Of the SQUAD. The
entertainment will be given under ine dlrec.
ion OF Mrs George y" Lnrinc and the
.ourg lady friends of the members Of the
squad
Tie chivt attraction of thr evepng Will be
a flower drill ty twenty four Young ladies in
costume, Col. D. J. 4 uid Will be in command
OF the acqust Of dowsr girls aud IS now
drilling thar, so that they will be veterans in
discipline when the dress parade comes off.
Refreshments viii! be served by the young
ladies. and the entertainment promises TO be
a very successful and entertaining affair.
Nothing will be Jeff undone to make i,
worthy of tie patronage of the pubic, and
those who attend it will be assured pleas
ant evening.
The cause is g. worthy one and there is not
more deserving organization in the city,
ror one tina, has contributed more freely and
worked harder for the public welfare than
the FIRE department. On this occasion
the people of Sumter lave an opportunity OF
showing their appreciation Of 'ne services of
the volunteer 6remen in tangible manner,
and ii is nc; stating it too strongly TO say
that it is the dutr of the people Of Sumter 10
evidence their appreciation Of the 6remen by
attending the entertainment 10 lhrongs and
contributing freely 10 make it fall and
complete success.
The fremen do not ask anything for them
selves; far from it, they ask for aid in COM
peiing their equipment for fighting FIRE in
the service OF the public.
Let everybody make it point to turn
cut aud give the Delear Reel Squad boys q
big send off
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-29
Old People.

Old people who require medicine to regulate
the bowels and kidneys will lind tie true
remedy in Electric BitterS. This medicine
does not stimulate and contains no whskey
nor other intoxicant. but acts as tonic and
Alternative. 1t acts mildly on the stomach and
bowels, adding strength and giving tone to the
organs, thereby aiding Nature in the rerfor'
nance of the functions. Electric BitterS is an
excellent appetizer and aids digestion Old
People find it just exactly what they need
Price Fifty cents per bottle at j. +. ". De
E4nrnlc'S Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-29
DEATHS.

iirs. w Bu7l;ett died oa Friday even
ing last, a. be. home near Pisgah this com
.v. and on the following evening her bus
band. Mr.. W j. BurNe,,, died. They had
both heeu i'll several weeks ngo, and were
lust able TO sit up when ,hey contracted
measles from another member OF the family
In their weakened condition they succImoeo
TO the disease after Al illness OF ABOUT ooS
week.
Their death WAS particularly sad, AS they
were both young and had been married out
few weeks. Mr.. Burkett was the onl! son o
Mr.. J. Il. Burkett and was but % years o!d
Mrs Burke,t WAS the only daughter OF Mr.
W. A. McManus, of Spring Hill, and had cu
recently reached her fourteenth year.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-29

The Leap Year bal! will be give: CO this
"Wednesday evening TIE vonng lades met
at the residence Of Mrs. L. S. Carson At high
noon Thursday and after session of two hours
matureG ali plans. appointed committees,
elected the leaders Of the German, decided on
the invitation list made out, and every de-
tail for The most brilliant event of the anti.
Lenten season was perfected.
The committees are SO follows:
Floor Committee-Misses Nina Noise. Pau
line Gallard and Belle Sanders; colors
Blue and Cold.
Reception Commlt,e-Nrs. Archie China
Miss Matte Carson, Nrs. Agnes Begin ano
Miss Marie Lee colors, Pale Blue.
Refreshm-nl Committee-Mrs ". H. In
gram, Mrs S c Baker, Mrs. F. NJ. Spanr
and Mrs. Agres Bogin.
Invitation Commt,ee-Miss Jessie Noise
and Mrs l. S. Carson; colors, Orange.
The Columbia Orchestra will be engaged tt
furnish the music; and a elegant lunch vii
be ser7ed at midnight. Dancing will oegit
promptly ct O'Clock and the ball will b.
brought 10 an end at 2 o'clock.
The young ladies will select their escorts
and the gentlemen not so fortunate as TO b.
chosen will receive invitations from the invi
tation committe, all Of whom are expected Il
attend aud assist in making the onll gram
success and, at the same time, ENJOY IN
evening 10 the fullest extent
Asa youog lady very sagely remarked
ssthe bows who have escorts should tnani
their stars in that they are so fortunate, tnos
who do not, should 20 anyway for they ar
sure to have nice time
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-29
The Post Almanac.

The Washington Post Almanac and Ency'
ciopedia for 1896 is fresh from the press. il
is !. compsc, volume Of 500 pages and /:
filed with valuable Information arranged IL
the most convenient and available shape. Nc
husv man can afford 10 he without it On hi;
desk, as i, will be four& tire saver every
dav. 1t may be obtained from the publish
ers, the Post Co., Washington, D. c for 2;
cents
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NEW ADVERTISE MENTS.
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Personal

NTH. D. Noise has gone to Charleston on
business.
Senator Altamont Noses speOt Sunday
a: home.
Gen. f. W. Noise has gone to Charleston
on business.
Col. Junius A. Rhame, Of Magnolia was in
tie city Monday.
Miss Maud Solomous left Moacay af-
ternoon for New York.
Mr. J. E. Mayes. of Mayesvile, spent the
day in town on business Monday.
NJ. Joe Warren left for Laurens yesterday
morning to work on the telephone exchange
Mrs. NJ. B. Rande, who was reported quite
sick few days ago, is somewhat improved
Miss Kate Moses, of Philadelphia, is visit
ing the family of her brother, Mr.. Atlumont
Moses.
Mr.. Elisha Carson has accepted position IN
Charleston and will! leave for that city IN q
DAY or two.
DR.. W.R. Lowmsn. of OrangeouTg, has
been spending the last few days with Mr. and
Mrs II. B. Rande.
Mrs Sol Emanuel, who has been the guest
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Atamoni Moses for some
tine, left Sunday afternoon for New York
Mr.. Frank N. Spann has been quite sick
since Saturday aud is still confined to bis
room. His friends trus, that he will have
rapid recovery.
School Commissioners DuRant went to Co.
lvmba TO attend meeting OF the County
School Commissioners Of the State, called tc
meet in that city to-day.
Col. J. Harvey Wilson was in town yes'er'
day. He missed conDection with toe train en-
route to Columbia, returning to his duties !c
the House of Representatives.
Rev. E. A. Wyman-au,hor Of "Ships by
Dav." in answer to 'sShips that Pass bJ
Night"-is coming to Sumter 10 spend tb'
months of February and March. Mr. Wy
nan is Baptist clergyman.
Mr.. A c. Warren, who has recently beer
appointed State Organ izer for the Junio
Order, United American Mechanics benev
olent society, entered upon the discharge o
the duties of that Office Monday morning. HI
goes 10 Camden to organize lodge a, tha
place. Mr. Warren is we'll qualified for to
position and we wish him success.
Rev. J c. Trauger, Of Minersville, Pa, ha
accepted call as pastor Of the St. JAIME
Evangelical Congregation Of this city, and !!
expected 10 arrive here with his family OF
next Friday. He will reside n this city, an'
hold services every Sunday except once
mouth, when be will hold service ct Eutaw
Vile, which congregation united with th
Lutherans in this cit! to call him.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-29
Went for Chickens but Got Shot.

Jack Johnson, colorsd man :-ho lives on
Main Street, below the depot, has been an
noyed recently by chicken thieves, so he de-
cided he would stand on guard f9r several
nights and see if he could rot catch the thief.
He climbed up in little tree on his premises
With gun 10 hand, and before many minutes
had ELAPSED! he saw man going to his coop.
He GOT down out Of the tree AS qucHl" as he
coui, but the fset-foosed rogue got away,
not, however, nntil Johnson had given MIN
;he contents of one barre; Of his gun.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-29
E1 $~N@

Many merchants are vel! aware that their
customers are their best friends nnd take
pleasure IN supplying 'herl with 'Ea best goods
obtainble. 4 5 IN in;:ance we mention Perry
4 Cameron, prominent druggists of Flush
ing, Michigan They say: "We have no
aesita;ion IN recommending Chanbe7ialr' S
Gongh Remedy to our customers, as i; is the
best cough medicine We hnve ever sold, and
always gives satisfaction. For sale at 25
and 30 cects per bottle by Dr.. a. j. China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-29

Old Pianos taken in exchange for new ones
st the Sumter Music House.
~ have been great sufferer with ndiges-
ton and general weakness. concluded to
give Hoods Sarsaparlla 9 trial and after |
had taken two bottles | was crred." Mrs.
c. f. Woodrow.
Why suffer with Coughs, Colds and La
Grippe when Laxati7e Bromo Quinine will
cure you ia one dsy. Does not produce the
ringing in the head like Suphate OF Qainire.
Put uy in tablets convenient for taking.
Guaranteed 70 cure, or money refunded.
Price % Cents. For sale by A. j. China.
Nov. 2G-6m.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-29
Death of A. S. Farrow.

MIR. A. S. Farrow. oce of the leading mem
hers of the Charleston bar, led Wednesday
afternoon after brief illness. Mr.. Farrow
was Virginian by birth, but has been
resident of this State for n number Of years
He was in his thicty-,hird year, and was
Justly regarded as one of the most promising
men ia the legal circle Of the State. He bad
a number of friends in this city who regret
his sudden and uptimely end.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-29
P. G. Bowman Acquitted

The trial Of Pey;on G. Bowman for murder
hiss been concluded in Birmingham, Ala,
with verdic, Of not guilty. The case was
given 10 the jury at 9 Is p. m. and the verdict
WAS rendered next morning at $40 o'clock.
The case has been on the docket for more
than year and has excl ted great deal o
interest in Alabama, rs it grew out of the
political disturbances that have existed in
that state during the past few years.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-29
Religious Note.

St. James Evangelical Lutheran Coogrega'
tiou, Pastor J. G. Trauger. Services will be
held ir their hall over Ducker Bultmar
store on next Sunday morning at IL O'CLOCK
and in the evening at 30 O'clock. Sun day
School service al $50 p. IG.
The public are cordially Invited to attend.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-29

Mr.. Marion Alien aud Mrs NJ. f. Moore,
were married on Thursday night last at the
home Of the latter, near Cntcha!l, this
county. Mrs. Moore WAS the widow of the
late Can't Isham Moore.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-29

Died at ber home near Greeleyville last
Saturday morning, Mrs. II. Anna Burgess,
wife of Dr.. J. Madison Burgess, aged anou'
sixty-one years The deceased retired Fri.
day night in her usual good health, and
when the family awoke in the morning they
found her cold in death. 1t is supposed neu'
raleia of the heart was the cause Manning
Times, Jan. "a
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-29
PRE- AT CLAREMONT.
The Store of L. D. Jennings Burn
ed Yesterday Morning.

The store Of Mr. l. D. Jennings At Clare
monl..was burned Yesterday :mornlng ABOUT
O'Clock. The FIRE extended 10 building
containing a car load Of cotton seed, whl"h
WAS also burned The particulars corcern'ng
tire Ere are not obtainabe at th:s time me
loss is said to amount TO ST, 900, with only
partial insurance.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-29

Mr.. Wells Nunnanaker and Miss Mary
Hudson were married on Sunday night by
Rev. r. G.. Heroert. There were ie"
friends of the contracting parties present
wbea the ceremony was performed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-29
s>ucI1;Cn's .ArCtca SaI2o.

Tae aess salva IN sho wo,!yi 20 t,a:s, H-;s:sea
szss-.s, U!cc.,. SCI: Eaca.n Ee7c- Se-:s, Gcs:e:
rhaarc2 :;....;s cA;t.sig.=. Cork: and ai
$ l. Erur:ioae. ara posi,i"c,.e es-es *i:es er
rs .5 -oq~ifcli. L g :;..&r&r;oed % give Fer-
..scr satisfaction, G. money refunded .2rice
q c.z..s pr o31. For saio b. Dr.. J. Z. X. De
LcrSo
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-29
Claren0lt LOdge No. 64 A. T. N.

nNHE REGULAR MONTHLY CoMMU-
1 NICATION Of Claremont Lodge, No.
64, A. 2. M. will be held on Thursday
Evening, January 30,h at i }p. m. Brethren
will take due notice aud govern themselves
accordingly.
By order, F. NJ. SPAAN, ". u.
H. c.. Moses Secretary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-29
Farmers Meeting.

Mr.. A. D. McNair, Of Danviie, n. Y,
will give free lecture on the Use OF Fer
tilizers. at the Court House 10 Sumter, on
Saturday February /, al P. NJ, book
on fertilizers will be given to each farmer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-29
Married..

Sunday morning, cy the Rev. W. w:
Mood. a, his residence, Mr. Jno. j. Minis and
Miss Lizzie Minis were ur,ed in marriage.
All cf Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-29

Mr.. H. W. King was called to Orangehurg
Sunday 10 attend the funeral OF his sister,
Mrs. J. B. Josey. who died o. Saturday, at
ter several week 8 illness.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-29

Charaheriai1ss Eye and Skzn Ointment
IS uneq:ml!ed for s..czena, letter, Sai;,
Rhciln, >c;:l Head, Sore NipD!es, tAalred
Hands, ltch.ng Pies isJ:ri:s. Frost BITES,
Ci.yo..ic >;o-, l:voa':, Gr;'':::: ,.2d !.e Dit'S
ioi. :;c b. druggists >. - cea!S ;,er a2:'.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-29

TOR SALE-Very fine (bigh grade) COW,
II fresh in milk. Will give IA TO le quarts
per day. Can be seen u miles from Mayes-
willie. Price So Apply to A. ": Baker.
Ian 2e-2t E. NJ WILSON.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-29
T II E.
SINONDS NATIONAL BANK
OF SUMTER. S. G.
SUMTER, S. c., January 90, 1895.

III, y 81
DY ORDER Of the Board Of Directors CT
ID this Bank, Special Meeting OF tie
Shareholders of this Bank, is called, to be
held - the Bank, in Surlter, at p ~, on
Monday: March "a, 1895, 10 consider an
amendment to orr Articles OF Association,
to change tie name of the Bank TO, "The
F'irs; National Bank Of Sumter.
R. VI. WALLACE, President.
Jan 30 At
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-29
w A N =.

A DvERTISEMENTS of FIVE lines or less
" will be inserted under this head for 25
cents for each insertion. Additional lines
5 cents per line.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-29

TINE FRIENDS OF GEORGE P. McKA-
| GEN propose to run him fer Sheriff ct
the coming election.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-29

UTANTED-My friends and the public
w generally TO Know that, owing TO the
discontinuance of the firm of Schwerin 4
Co., have accepted position with Spenn =
Co., where Will be pleased 10 see and servo
them on and after March lst.
Very respectfully, JSo +. "HMoEN.
Ian II
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-29

The merchants will he leaving for The
North within a few weeks to buy spring aad
s.:mmer goods. a fne spring trade Is aH'lc-
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-23
RAUgTERSvILLE.

The representative of the Virginian for
this town interviewed the sanitary officer
MT ID. NJ. Harding, 10 get tn. facts
ahout IN" smallpox scare emanatin
from lO4 and 105 Chapel street extended.
lie also called at said places and saw
inc parties in question. They were both
up ana about and quite far removed
from anything like smallpox
MT. j. L. Holland Jr., of Outten street.
was suddenly taken sick yesterday and
was so seriously affected as to alarm his
friends. but he was better later on in
the day.
AT Huntersville NJ. T.. Church this
morning at IL o'clock the pastor. Rev.
): q: Lennon. will preach on 1.-The Chris
tian's Rest Attained by Faith At night
his subject will be Wells of Salvation. :"
Sunday school at $3.50 a. m.
capt. II. Nugent, of Outten street, is
In Petersburg, Va, to attend the funeral
OF his neice, Miss Lottle Nugent, which
takes place to-day.
The Ocean View case Is represented bv
Justice y: II. Hawks to be in statu quo.
Mr.. and Mrs. y. NJ. Crump, of 572 Cen
tral avenue. had the misfortune to lose
bN death yesterday their infant, Hazel
Louise. aged 10 months and DAYS. 1t
suffered great deal during the week and
Tell asleep in Jesus al l:i0 p. M The
FUNERAL Will be conducted from the res
idencc at $50 p. m, Rev. Virginius
Wrenn officiating.
Mr.. r r. Gornto, OF Con street, return
ed from Petersburg. Va, yesterday ac-
companied by his s!ster-n-law. Mrs. ].
w. Saddler. of Church street, they hav-
ing gone with Mrs r. T.. Gornto and Mrs.
Ada Tally to attend the funeral of Mrs.
EVELYN Webb. sister OF Mesdames
Gornto and Saddler. Mrs. Gornto and
Mrs. rally viii return home later on.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-23
81 Linens and White Goods =.

The best appointed stock IN Norfolk
good goods sold at wonderful priccs-a &c
culiarity OF our own-a oeculiarity whi.h
often benefits .you, and makes this depart
ment more and more popular.
All Linen Crash, Sc. yard.
l6-ineh Brown Linen Striped Stair Crash,
y lie:
IS I-2-ineh Brown Linen Striped Stair
Crash. t5c.
24-inch Brown Linen Striped Stair Crash.
Zoe.
5S-insh full b1eaehed cotton Table Da-
mask, 25c.
4S-inch half bleached Table Damask, 19e.
4Slin 1i Turkey Red Table Damasls,
Good White Flannel good weight, 16c.
Excellent all wool White Flannel, zoe.
Brown Furniture Linen, stripes, 3 Yards
wide, several patterns, 42c.
lO.4 Ready Made Sheets, fine quality,
worth 49,, Our price is So.
Another lot 45x36-inch Bleached Pillow
Cases, 6 Lac.
New lot "a B1eachcd Sheets for 39c. each.
Good "a Bieached Sheet;ag for iee' i'
Good 1914 Bleached Sheetinq for 2Oc.
Heavy "a Unbieached Sheetinq for f8o.
Heavy )0-4 Unbleached Sheetinp for zoe.
White Dotted Swiss, for draperies, 40
inches wide, several patterns, y J-2c.
New lot colored Serims at Sc. yard.
Is Some Special Things. st
:, A few things gathered at random from
this great stock-cvtry department is in
tensely interesting visit will prove prof
liable.
That e4c. Summer Venti1ating Corset
eoual to most $1.00 ones, and better than
any Use. corset on the market.
Ladies' Tan Hosiery, excellent grades Of
Tered you at u 1-2c., 15c. and nc,
bromo Pcpsin Chewing Gum,2 packages
Our Steel Rod Paragon Frame Umbrellas
at 9Se, worth $1.25, and equals any at that
price.
Ladies' 75c. Isle Thread Union Suits fer
SIC. ' ''' '''
Star Linen Note Paper, 15c. ib.
ENVELOPES. Sc. pack.
:, Stafford's lndeGble Marking Ink, tic. bot
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-23
Among Onr Cotton Men.

DRY weather and intense heat still
prevails In Texas. Louisiana, Mississippi
and Arkansas
Future contract market in Liverpool
declined 1 to points. closing quiet and
steady.
The New York contract market de-
clined 8 to points, closing steady. sales
$4,000 bales. August, S.41 to S.44; Octo-
Der 1886 to s.s7: January, $50 to $40.
United States port receipts yesterday
were $500 bales. against 973 bales last
wear and 2.2o8 bales in 1894.
new Orleans market advanced 1-16c.
Memphls and st. Louis advanced &c
Mobile and Charleston advanced 3-lec
while Galveston and Houston markets
midd,ing. iva
The Financial Chronicle OF New YorI,
hass further deterioration of cotton crop
an some sectsonn and opening rapidly.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-23
The Last Opportunity =.

Afiorded Our patrons to select from a COM
2stc stock Of Wash Goods at such prices
| his week winds up the Wash Goods sea-
son here-we need the space the stock occu-
uies, and such prices III help us get it quickly,
Thousands Of yards regular 10c. Din1ities,
Sc.
One lot yard wide Percale at &c. ward,
soft finish and worth y I-2c. ward.
Regular I5c. Dress Ginqhan. every d.-
sirabls effect and coloring, striccd and plaid.
now &c. yard.
Beautiful Prints in Dress effects, Persian
and other styles. this lot goes at &c. yard.
low Linen Suiting, for ladies' and gents
suits, t5c. yard.
Striped Ducks, the y lie. values for Zoe.
Striped Ducks, excellent values for u 1-2c.
Large line StriDed Outings, in light and
dark effects Sc.
An exquisite line of Difnities, black
grounds with colored figures, were il I-2e.,
now &c. yard.
Turkey Red Roy) Prints, the ,4e.
&c. yard.
, Lancaster Apron Bingham, Sc. quality
for Sc.
Good Apron Bingham, the 6 1-4c. kind
Shifting Ginghams, (many co1ors), Zoe.
Shepherds Plaid Sattsen. good quality,
" lie, black, white, brown and old rose
mixtures.
All our y lie. Figured Linen Lawns for
6 1-4r.
One lot dark calicoes, grays, tans, &c.,
lapanes Tinsel Draperics, yard wide, y
LIE.
One dozen styles y lie. Si1kolins for
drapcries, &c.
One lot White and Black Prints, fast dye,
Sc.
> Lovely Crstonnes, the 1oc. values to 90 at
7c.
New lot plain Outings and F1annclettes to
20 at y lie.
Indigo Blue Prints, twenty patterns, the
kind hat washes well, now Sc. yard.
New Shepherds Plaid (black and white)
Percales, y lie.
Entire new lot dark figured Percale, navy
and black GROUNDS, daintily figured and
striped in white and colors at u 1-2c.