The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-25

The extension of the water main from its
old terminus a. the foot of Main Street to the
Cotton Oil Min will be completed next week.
Bryan will probably not come to Sumter
on his Occurring tour-it is said that his man
ayers will require guarantee of $1,000 per
night.
Show judges sesenty-6ve or thirty cents
apiece for the privilege of serving in 80 desi-
rable a position.
The Cotton Mill IS now running full time
With a full force of hands. Toe first ship
ment OF yarn spur sioce the resumption Of
work will De made this week.
The dispensary is getting things down to
6ne point new. The manufacturers OF wh g
key sold by the dispensary have begun to ad
vertise it throughout the State.
There will be a number of visitors from
other places in the city on Thanksgiving
Day. Several charming young ladies are ex.
pected TO cone especially to attend the Leap
Year Ball.
Quite number of men, who have occasion
to risi. the depot frequently, have endorsed
what was said in the Daily Item last Satur-
day in reference to the speed at which the
shifting engine is run within The yard limits
The Ducker / Bultmau Co. are ready for
Thanksgiving, and when housekeepers have
read the new advertisement in to-day's paper
they will give thanks that they live iu the
same town with firm that is the housewives
friend.
ne.<ar Reel Squad had picture of the
wagon and horses taken yesterday afternoon.
There were, of course, more or less Of the
members of the squad around about, as it
was about the hour for evening devstions at
the sbriae
After the dedication services OF the chapel
Sunday all OF the Convent school girls were
allowed to spend the rest of the day with
their friends around the city. It is very sell
and when they do, they make good use of it.
-. The School Board will probably have to
ELECT another teacher TO: the Lincoln Graded
School. The attendance has increased large
ly this year and one teacher now has l08 chill
dreni in her room. The other grades are
large in proportion.
Several OF our young people will gather at
the residence Of Mr. Geo. P. McKagen, on
Thanksgiving oight "A Rainnow Party"
will afford amusement for the evening
The invitations we're sent out to-day. All
of the interested parties anticipate pleasant
evening.
Turkeys at eight cents per pound are as
chsap as beef or pork. There we're a great
many turkeys in town 90 Saturday, one man
having .wo horse wagou load 80 or 90 in
gambler. The ruling price is cents,
although some were boreat for less. The
supply Of turkeys ,tis season is said to be
large.
A negro boy, about fifteen years old, had
tlt yesterday at the corner of Main and
Liberty streets. The usual crowd of loafers
and others collected and watched the boy un-
til he.recovered consciousness He was able
to walk off without assistance after few
minutes.
Tom Johnson, colored, who recently
escaped from the chain gang, was captured
Friday by Messrs. J. g. Gaillard and T.
J DuBose. johnson attempted 10 escape by
running, but Mr.. Gaillard, who was on borse-
osck, beaded him off and brought him 10
halt by putting q pistol under his nose
johnson goes beck to the chain gang to com
ple'e his sentence.
Minnie Madden Fiske is booked TO appear
at the Academy of Music on the evening of
December I'd. This is one of the highest
class attractions now touring the South,
ADD the management Of the Academy of
Music has had to givea heavy guarantee to
secure toe company for this city.
The shifting engine on the Coast Line Yard
is mesace to the lives of those who cross
the tracks at the foot of Main Stree; or on
Mannicg avenue. II frequently runs at a
nigh rate of speed, which is probably
klly unnecessary. Oa more than ooe oc-
Au people have narrowly escaped heing
syer. While the special committee of
fil is making an ordinance in reference
1erowd Of loafers around the depot and
8tforn that obstructs the view on Man
eDue, it would be wise to insert Sec
gula,e the speed Of the engine when
= SRrd. 1t will be too late when /
ban sheen sun over d,