davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-03-24

and lOOc goods that we bought
at a price. Our regular line
from 75c to Sl.75.
Browns Skirt Fas-
teaeB'-The first and only
appliance perfectly closing the
placket and absolutely securing
the Skirt Band about the
Waist. Price, 25 cents.
LACES-A Feature of the
stock this season is the Lace
Department. It comprises all
the novelties in imported and
domestic Laces, 10 white, cream
and black, in all widths and
qualities, prices ranging from
&c to Sl.25 per yard. It will
be worth your time to look at
them.
SHOES AND SLIPPERS
We are always improving
our line Of Ladies and Mems
Shoes, and have not almost
reached the climax with our
present display, Of Shoes, Ok
fords, Sandals, Strap Sandals.
Prices are lower than the
lowest.
CLOTHING-We have as
always Strouse & Brothers Gel
ebrated line Of High Art Cloth
ing. 1t needs no comments to
Sumter buyers. For our Sum-
mer goods we have the choice
Of Alfred Benjamin & Cos line,
the acknowledged leaders in
their line Of business. Max
Brummer's fine Trousers still
hold the lead in our estimation
and also our customers.
OUR CUSTOM DEPART
MENT.- When we have moth
ing in stock to suit you we will
make you a suit guaranteed to
fit you. Two of the largest and
finest line of woolens in the Z.
S. for you to select from.
SHIRTS-Just wait Until
you have seen our line Of
Shirts. Our buyers spent some
time before deciding which was
the best line. When you see
them you will be convinced
that their efforts were not in
vain. Prices, oh, the price is
the smallest part about them
the shirts are full sizc.
NECKWEAR-We have al
ways held our good reputation
for nice Neckwear and always
will Ties for everybody. Ties
for 10c per doz. Wash Ties at
Sc, l0c and l5c a piece. Bows
at l0c, l5c, zoe aud 25c. Silk
Ties at 25c and SOC.
sPECIAL-l0 boxes 5oc..
Silk Band Bows, as a leader.
25c a piece.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-03-24

We have secured for our
leader this season in Black
Goods, the celebrated GOLD
MEDAL" brand. A line never
sold before in the South. We
do not hesitate to say that this
is the BEST line of Black Hen
riettas, Mohairs, Brilliantines,
fancy and plain) serges, Jack
nards, etc.. ranging in price
from 25c. to $3.50.
Our Novelty Dress Patterns
are things Of beauty and JOY
for ever. A special feature
about them, there are NO TWO
ALIKE. Ladies take notice
Of this.
NOVELTY sUITINGs-l
case Of Novelty Sultlngs, ~
inches wide at llzc., regular
l5c goods-an elegant thing
for Shirt Waists and Suits for
this season.
A LEADER--25 pieces of
Wool Challie, nice patterns
very stylish, a leader, Sc.
Have you a little time to
spare? 1t will be a mutual
pleasure to have you look at
our assortment Of Organdies,
Lawns, Ducks, Linens and
Summer goods. They are pos
itive1y beautiful. You will
agree with us when you see
them.
Have you seen the new Gilt
and Silver Tinsel effect Organ
dies. We have them. They
are great.
LINING GS-Every season
brings forth new things in the
way Of Innings, but the spring
Of '97 has surpasses them ali.
There is not a shade Of goods
for which we cannot supply a
suitable lining.
The latest in foundation
skirt Innings are the Moire
Antique and Gros Grain Rust
leine, Satin Stripe Taffeta Lin
ing, Silkaline Innings from sc.
to l5c. per yard. Cambrics at
the usual price. Every shade
Of Percalines and Fancy Waist
Linings l0c to 25c per yard.
We have a special founda-
ton lining, 40 inches wide 90.
Organizes in all light shades.
STANLEY SHIRT WAISTS
This is going to be a great
shirt waist season. You have
heard Of the Stanley Waist. 1t
is we'll known with its Flarette
Waist Adjuster and Skirt
Hanger. Our line is well Sc
lected to please the Southern
trade. Look at the line in our
window at soc, they are 75c
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-03-24

DIRECT.

All of the latest Spring styles and Novelties that the
Northern market Affords with European mportaons
in stock, with new additions arriving every day
Our buyers been the market for several weeks and
everything possible has been done tc make our selections this
season surpass our always well assorted stock
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-03-24

George Murray, Samps Pope, Law.
son Melton and other Republicans
from this State are in Washington
seeking Offices.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-03-24

cinco Cigars are made by firm with AZ
years. experience and reputation for hrst
class goods only. Sold 10 Sumter exclusive.
~ by Il. 6. U-te-n 6 Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-03-24
Hoods Pills take, easy to operate. s5c.
otice!

TINE partnership existing between
Peterson 4 Cu,hbert has been dissolved
by mutual consent. Ned Peterson will COO
tinue the business at the same stand With
an experience of twenty -eight years in the
Cabinet Shop of Sir. j. D. Cra1g, he is we'll
qualified TO ccaduct business of this kind.
Cleaning and repairing furniture a speciality.
The preparing and dressing of desd bodies
Tor burial will be promptly aud carefully at
tended 10.
Shop opposite The Episcopal Church.
NED PETERSON.
Mch II.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-03-24
SOME INTERESTING TOPICS FOR
FARMERS.

The following suggestions by Il pr;sc-
teal nan are valuable as calling atten-
ton to very vital issue among farmers.
To make farming generally profitable IS
to solve the labor queslcn:
Would it rot be possible for some IN
telligcnt cu;tivator of the land to make
a little handbook of popular instruc''cA
which should tell strong man OF 81,
who has good health, has muscle and
pluck, how he may start III the world
which is nearly virgin world, how he
NAV break up the soil to Gods sun and
rain. how he may put ccrn and wheat
into the ground and ho5y he nay make
a Lying. for himss;1f aid 1c;:; rs fs.ai-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-15
NEGLIGENT coNGREssMEN ELECT.
I xenty. nine Of Them Have Failed to File Ger.
tifica.es With Clerk OF House.

Washington March. 1.-the congress
men-elect have been singularly negligent
in forwarding TO the clerk of the House
their certificates of election. so as to get
their names placed on the roll which the
holding-over clerk of the House will read
ut the meeting of Congress in extraordi-
nary session. Monday next. No one
whose certificate has not been received
can be placed on that list except by unan-
imous consent. At neon. Friday. there
were % certificates missing. This negli-
gence is the more remarkable. as the
representatives begin to draw pay from
March !. as soon as the certificates are
enrolled. Those who are not on the list
cannot. of course. participate in the or
Ganization of the House. and it quite like
" that nearly all the present absentees
will turn up. Monday, and bring their
certificates with them. They were all
notified at the beginning of the week to
have their certificates ready.
Mr.. Mcmillan of Tennessee. who is Il
prominent candidate for the Democratic
nomination for Speaker. is one whose cer-
titicate is missing. II was only Friday.
that the certificates of the election of
Messrs. Richardson of Tennessee. and
Bailey of Texas. who are Mr.. McMillans
opponents for the honor of Democratic
leadership in the House, were received.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-15

Cnaries w. Day of Skowhegan, is
now the proud possessor of one of the
hest two-year-old colts in this county.
The name of the little speeder is Keel
Croix. He is by st. Croix. 2.141. The
dam is by Jack. he by Gen. Knox. He
was purchased a few months ago of
Wits Emery of North Arson. by his
present owner. Up on the river the
cther day. Webster Williams, the We'll
known Skowhegan horseman, and
owner OF st. CroiX. was there with a
mare which could step a 40 clip easy.
"A hot contest followed and Keel Croix
was an easy winner. Parties here in
town nave placed money on this colt
against anything of like age in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-15

All now bids fair that the benefit for
the Gardiner polo team will be q
success. a large number of admission
tickets have already been sold and also
n goodly number of dance tickets
Numberless attractions are offered.
First polo game between the Sells
and 'Swells." then one between the
Lewiston and Bath league team. Gar
diner playing the winner. Between
the rests there viii be races OF different
kinds, an orange, three-legged, skat-
ing. purting ard the like so there Will
be no let up Of amusement from the
first game begins until the last one
closes. The management viii have
everything timed so as to have the
Grand Ball which comes after the con-
osts begin by 10 O'Clock sharp and the
best of order will he maintained. En-
trance will be had to the floor from one
Of the corners which will be removed.
The dance will be under the direction
of the team. Capt. Doherty acting as
floor director and the players as aids.
Monaahan's full orchestra Of - pieces
will furnish the Music. Tickets are
now on sale by all the players and at
Tyler's clothing store where the seats
may be had. a number of the best vet
remain unsold
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-15
DIAMONDS ARE MISSING.
Another Complication in the Bragg Attempted
Murder Case a. Chicago.

Chicago. March IA new feature in
connection with the attempted murder of
Mrs. Catherine 2. Bragg presented itself
today, in the disappearance OF SioCOj
worth of diamonds supposed to have been
concealed in the fiat where the mysteri-
Gus shooting occurred. Josephine Rosso
concerned in the shooting. is the legti-
mate daughter of Ernest j. Parker Lynn.
Mass. She was legally adopted by Mr..
and Mrs. Bragg when but three weeks
old. -
Mrs. Bragg. it is said. has requested
that the father be requested to again
take charge of his child. 1t is expected
of Josephine by the police Josephine
again. Friday. maintained that she was
innocent of any crime or connection with
the shooting of her foster mother She
does not know that she has a parent liv-
ing in Lynn, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-15
ARM0R PLATE BIDS.
Secretary Long Advertises for Proposals at
Not Over $500 Per Ton.

Washirg ton. March 1i.-Secretaiy Long
issued any advertisement. Friday for $3.50
tons oS nickel steel. Harveyized armor for
the battlcships Alabama. Illinois and wis
consin. together with the necessary holt.
and various hollow forgings. ammunition
hoists. etc. The time of commencing the
deliveries of armor and the rate at which
they will he continued must be stated in
the bids and in awarding the contracts
die weight will be given to the needs of
the government. rendered separately
Under the law the secretary of the navy
is authorized in his discretion to con-
tract with either or all builders of huils
and machinery of battleships Nos = 3
and +? or any one or more bidders for
furnishing the entire amount of said
3rnor at a cost not exceeding Il limit of
500 Il ton, If he shall deem it for the
best interest of the government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-15
TWO NAVAL FLYERS.
The San Francisco and New York Prove
Themselves Very Fast Vessels.

Washington. March i:.-Gratifying re-
ports are received ut the navy repart-
mcnt of the speed OF two of the finest
fagshps of the navy. under ordinary
service conditions--the New York and
San Francisco. The San Francisco. after
her recent docking and cleaning al
Genoa. according to the report transmit
ted by Admiral Selfridoe. had a run in
the Mediterranean. maintaining n speed
slightly in excess OF is knots for a period
Of 10 hours. the record speed of the vessel
FOL. Il four-hour burst having been 1915
knvts. and this with picked coal and crew
amy an extreme forced draught.
Captain Schley reports that the New
York. on the recent voyage from Hamp-
ton Roads to New York. kept up an Is
knot gait for four hours. and this was
draught and with u foul hull. Captain
Schley expresses the conviction that the
New York can make q knots over long
distances whenever haste is required.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-15

J. H. Burleigh, civil engineer, of
Nassalboro. has opened an office in the
Burleieh building over the street rail-
way waiting room. Mr.. Burleigh is a
graduate of Maine State College, class
of 81. and for the past few years has
had charge of street and sewer depart
ments, in different Massachusetts
cities. Besides being a thoroughly
competent civil engineer. Mr.. Burleigh
is something of disciple of Isaac
Walton in his love for outdoor sports.
Saturday he was exhibiting to his
friends in town handsome trout
weighing six and one-haif pounds
which he took from Great pond Friday.
1t was a pretty catch, and caused the
eys of our local nimrods to turn green
with envy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-15
a Piece of Pnrchmcnt.

When unwritten on. is not more colorless
than the cadaverouS countenances of those
unfortunate persons whom we are ac-
customed to call confirmed invalids"
What msnomer, implying to despair,
4 giving up for lost. AS long as the WV
flying power of HOstetter's Stomach Bit
tiers can be felt. and that is possible so
long as there Is no absolute collapse of
the faculties fresh vitality can be in
fused into wasted. feeble frames: color
and flesh can be brought back TO wasted,
pallid cheeks with this grand sheet an
Choir of the debilitated and the sickly 1t
Is u tonic of the greatest potency and the
utmost purity, and a remedy for and pre-
ventive OF dyspepsia, bilious. malarious.
rheum9tic. nervous and kidney COM
plants. Appetite and sleep are greatly
undue fatigue. or excitement. and nulii.
fies the often perilous consequences of
exposure in Indictment weather or damp
clothing. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-15

The Senate committee on foreign reia-
tions. Friday, considered the arbitration
treaty with Great Britain for two hours.
The committee adjourned at Las without
reaching "A conclusion. and a further meet
ing will be held. Monday. Prior to the
ADJOURNMENT Chairman Davis put each
senator on his honor not to say anything
about the discussion. 1t is known. how
ever that the committee favors the
previously reported eliminate
ing from the scope of the treaty all ques-
tons pertaining to the domestic or for
oign policy of each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-15

Stop drugging yourself with quack
nostrums or cures" Get q well
known pharmaceutical remedy that
will do the work. Catarrh and Cold In
the head will not cause suffering II
Ely's Cream Balm Is used. Druggist
will supply 10c. trial size or SOC. full
size. We mail it.
ELY BROS, Sc Warren St., N. Z.
city
Rev. John Reid. Jr., Of Great Falls,
Mont, recommended Ely's Cream
Balm to me. can emphasize his state
ment, 1T is positive cure for catarThif
used as directed. Rev. Francis w.
Poole, Pastor Central Pres. Church,
Helena. Mont.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-15

Friends in this city and Chelsea of T..
n. Rolfe were deeply grieved. Saturday
morning. upon learning of his sudden
death. which occurred. Friday night He
came over from Chelsea. Friday. for Il
visit to his daughter. Mrs. +. a. Tenney.
and although he had not been feeling well
during some time past. felt unusually
well on retiring. He expired during the
night. probably from an attack of heart
trouble. Mr.. Rolfe has been familiar
figure in this city for many years. For
a long term of years he was in the en-
ploy of the Hallowell Granite Works. and
later purchased Il farm and removed to
Chelsea. For many years he has been
the superintendent of the Hallowell and
Chelsea ferry. The funeral will be held.
this afternoon. from his home in Chelsea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-15
Your
Vitality?

The essence of life is force.
Everybreathyou breathe,every
heart beat, every motion of
your hand, takes force. The
measure of force we calf vital
ity. IF this is lacking, there is
loss of flesh, lack Of resistive
power, a tendency to catch d.
sease easily, especially a tend
ency to Consumption. For low
vitality nothing is better than
Scott's Emulsion. It supplies
force furnishing the nourish-
ing, strengthening elements Of
food in an easily digested form;
enriches the blood, and builds
up the system. When ordinary
food is Of no avail, Scott's
Emulsion will supply the body
with ali the vital elements Fife.
Two sizes, so cts. and $t.oo. All
druggists.
If you will ask for It we will send
you book telling you al about SCOTS
Emulsion. Free.
SCOTT & BOVINE, New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-15

The Waterville Military Band has
already commenced practising fer this
seasons engagements. The organiZa
ton is again very fortunate in retain
ing Prof. r. B. Hall as leader. The
boys are trying new march which
Prof. Hall has recently composed. We
are not informed of the nature of the
piece. but that it is a dandy" goes
without saying among those who know
Prof. Halls talent as composer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-15

A young woman was in IL market shop
in Dexter one day recently when the
clerk offered to wager Il chicken that she
without a paper around it. She took the
wager. and about four o'clock that after
noon pedestrians stopped to see a sty-
lishly dressed young woman vending her
way up the hills with I, large chicken
firmly grasped by the feet. 1t is said that
she cooked the bird and invited the
young man to dinner the next day. I'm
engagement announcement may be eX-
pected any day now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-15

A Parsons Outing in the Maine
Woods" by an ardent parscn sports
man and eloquent speaker is what Rev.
W. f. Berry's lecture. next Friday eve
ling, will prove. The lecture will be
made more Interesting by a display of
a genuine campers kit. canoe, etc. and
The trophies Of the hunt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-15
FRED WENTWORTH FOUND.
$ Sic k at Lawrence. Mass His Wife Cor S
After Him.

Portland, March 14--The wife of Fred
&. Wentworth. the missing commercial
traveller for Bragg. Cummings & Co.,
Bangor. whose residence is in Westbrook.
received a letter from him, Friday. dated
Lawrence. saying that he was in that
Wentworth went to Lawrence, Friday
night. and will return with him as soon
as he is able to be moved. Wentworth
disappeared. three weeks ago last Thurs
day. and was last seen at Eagle hotel
Haverhill, where he left his grip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-15
The Somerset aotsl, IarA llsol, II,

sportsmen and the commercial man whom
in this section of the State. The hotel p
but a short distance from the best n1h
The livery connected with the house. y
ample and the very best. The cuisine
speaks for itself sud the terms are 0oge
reasonable. When making plans Tor
erset hotel. Geo. H. Clarke, proprietor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-15

G. *. Howe. agent of kennebec River
mills, has just completed Is years of ser
vice with that firm. With c. /. Barker
he first worked paymaster. and later
under j. T.. Brann and J. NJ. Harvey and
last under NJ. Nj. Stone. Mr.. Howe has
had charge of the companys property
since the closing of the mill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-15

The friends of Miss Florence i. Haines
will be sorry to learn that she is i'll with
pneumonia AT the home of her mother in
Grave fears are entert aimed
for her recovery. She was pupil at the
South Mann school in this city until May
last. when she accompanied her mother
to Minneapois.-New
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-15

Miss Marion f. Longley, of the
Waterville High school, has returned
to her home in Plymouth. Miss Long
ley will teach during the spring and
summer. having already taught
several terms most successfully.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-15

Uniform Rank, X. of P. is ta''.---
of giving concert and dance. If it
is as good as was the one given by the
subordinate ledge, the other evening.
the tickets will be in great demand
That was an elegant time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-15

w. A. Yates will leave, today. for
New York thence to Liverpool, on his
way to the West Coast, Africa. where
he will manage the business Of Yates
Bros. Il Shattuck for the next two
years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-15

The Nickerson Comedy Co. will appear
at Wilson hall. Thursday evening of this
week. for an engagement of three nights
and two matinees. A military band and
orchestra is carried. and concerts are
given in connection with each perform
ance. Press notices speak we'll of the
company, which has met with good sue
cess in MANY Maine cities and towns this
winter On Thursday evening. THE
Gamblers Wife will be presented
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-15

Wider Narney. junior member OF
the hrm, Folsom & Narney. undertake
efs, VIII leave, today for New York.
where he Will take a course in en-
balming
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-15

A large invited party were gathered
IN Memorial hall, Thursday evening,
the occasicnbeing an Old Folks dance.
the hall was filled with nearly all the
older people CT the dancing population
OF the place, and enjoyed themselves,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-15

Have you seen the silk quilt. in
Heald's window. which is to be given
away at the Ladies' Relief Corps Fair?
1t is beauty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-15
A Dose Of Nauseous Medicine.

Saco. March 14--Dr. l.. D. bennett.
practicng physician. whose drug store.
Wednesday. was raided by City Marshal
Burns. Friday. was fined 500 and costs
and sentenced to the county Jail for two
months. He appealed to the supreme
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-15

In the window of Dow & Carter
there is on exhibition a flag which
was carried through the late war by
the ord Mass. Volunteers. 1t will be
used in the coming production of the
Carnival of the Republic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-15

y meeting of the Daughters of the
Revolution win he held. this afternoon.
with Mrs. Ellinor w. Lewis at O'Clock
All members are requested TO he pres
c.t and also those who intend joining,
will be cordially welcomed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-15

The LegcmCthenian Club of the High
school Will hold a, debate. next Friday
evening. and have selected the follow
lrg subject. Resolved. that the Re.
publican Party Has Produced Greater
Men than the Democratic"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-15

Mr.. and Mrs. W. 3. Brown of Hart
lard, have returned to their home. hay
ing passed several days as guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Washburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-15

"A grand missionary rally will be held
IN the Congregational church, March
20. Among the speakers present will
he u. r.. Hatch. secretary of the soci-
ETY. and Rev. c. l.. Parker of Ashland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-15

owing to the prevailing epidemic.
the course of Germans. of which the
ilrst was to have taken place last Fri
DAY evening. has been indefinitely
postponed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-15

Watervill Lodge +. and A. M. will
work the third. this evening. Visitors;
from away are expected and refresh
ments will be served. All Masons in
the city are invited.