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Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-08-05
Pythian School of instruction.

The school of instruction of the
Knights of Pythias for southern
Texas was held at Nayasota
Thursday. The meeting was
held in the castle of Navasota
Lodge No. II. Grand Chancellor
H. P. Brown, of Cleburne, pre-
sided. Henry Miller, of Wealth
erford, grand keeper of records
and seals; E. A. Strickland, of
Georgetown, grand prelate; Ben
S. Rogers, Of Brennan, grand
master at arms, and C. T. Rolf,
of Brennan, supreme representa-
tive, were present in their
stations.
Grand keeper of records and
seals made talk fully explaining
the uses and purposes Of the new
blanks and stationery. Thegrand
officers each made talks on the
objects, attendance and workings
of the order, which were joined
in by all present, and a general
discussion ensued.
The most important subject be-
fore the body at the night session
was the exemplification of the
secret work by Supreme Rep
resentative G. T. Rolf, which he
did in a plain, straightforward
manner, much to the benefit and
satisfaction of all. A splendid
address was delivered by Grand
Chancellor Brown.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-07-14
THE PEOPLES ICE co.
Meeting of Stockholders Yester-
day Afternoon.

The meeting of stockholders of the Peo-
ple's Ice Co which was held in tie Y n C.
a. hall Monday afternooo, was attended by
a large majority of the stockholders. A
statement was made by Secretary and Treas
urer Aud and by the Directors general
discussion followed which was perticited iu
by several OF the stockholders. I, was 6ual.
ly decided that as the plant bad been in ope-
ration but week it was impossible to make
satisfactory and intelligent statement of the
income aud expenses of the company, and it
was therefore decided 10 adjourn to meet on
Tuesday, July Goth, at clock. There was
very evident intention on the part of q
large majority of the stockholders TO support
the Board of Directors in their management
of the business of the company, and to sup.
port the company in every way possible.
The future Of the enterprise is encouraging,
and there is nothing to prevent il being q
financial success, as well as convenience to
the stockholders and protection against ex-
horbitaat prices for ice. ALI that is now
needed. as was stated at the meeting, is the
prompt payment of all that is due on stock
ny stockholders who subscribed for stock but
have never paid 10 the full amount on their
subscriptions.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-07-14

The Sumter Cotton Oil Company will
shortly begin the erection of an extension to
the maiu building for the purpose Of giving
room for new machinery. The mill bad g
prosperous season last year and the entire
output waa sold to advantage The machin-
cry and everything about the mill is being
put in shape for the approaching season and
it is expected that the output of oil and meal
will be appreciably increased over that of
last season.
Travellers, who are not acquainted with
the habit Sumter people have of gathering
at the depot at train time, usually conclude
that some distinguished public personage is
expected. Thursday afternoon several Of the
travellers we're overheard discussing the
crowd, and hey finally concluded that the
Sumter people mag ined that the Senatorial
campaign party would pass through and had
gathered at the depot to see the cadieates
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-07-14
Bradham Throws Up the Sponge

Mr.. Henry J. ecLaurin, who spent yester-
day in Manning and returned TO The city this
morning, reports that Sheriff D. J. Bradham
has withdrawn from the Congressional race
and leaves the four other candidates to fight
it out to the 6oieh. The candidates known
to be in the race are Solicitor J Monroe
Johnson, Comptroller General James Norton,
j. E. Ellerbe and F. D Bryant. All of these
gentlemen are from Marion, and they are all
said to have strong support in their home
county. The race is said to be between
Johson and Norton, but then ante election pre-
dictions do not insure The election Of the cup
posed leader.
The reasons for NJ. Bradham's withdrawal
are not obraipable, bu. is said that his bealth
would not permit him TO undertake the cam
paign at the present time.
The contest will be close and the ntire dis
trict will be thoroughly canvassed by all of
the candidates The effort will be made to
arouse as much interest as possible and bring
out full vote in every county 10 the district.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-07-14
Reasons Why Chamberiain's collc,
Cholera ana D1arrhoea Rem
edy is the Best.

/. Because it affords almost instant relief
in case Of pain in the stomach. colic and
cholera morbas.
2. Because it is the only remedy that
never fails in the most severe cases of dysen-
terry aod diarrboea.
3. Because it is the only remedy that will
cure chronic diarrahoea.
4. Because it is the only remedy that will
prevent bilious colo.
5. Because it is the only remedy that will
cure epidemcal dysentery.
6. Because it is the only remedy that can
elwsvs be depended upon in cases of cholera
iurantum
T. Because it is the most prompt and most
reliable medicine in use for bowel complaints.
8. Because it produces no bad results.
g.. Because it is pleasant and safe TO take.
10. Because it has saved the lives of more
people than any other medicine in the world.
TIE IS aad SOC sizas for sale by Dr.. A. J.
Cbica
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-07-14
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is
only one way to cure deafoess, and that is by
constitutional remedies. Deafaess is caused
by :. n ird.med condition of the mucous lin
ing Of toe Enstacbian Tube. When this
tube IS infamed you have rumbling sound
or imperfect bearing, and when it is
entirely closed deafcess is the result.
aud unless the Inflammation caa be taken
out and this tube restored TO its normal
coudilion, hearing will be destroyed forever
nine cases oct Of ten ere caused by catatrb,
which is nothing but an i5Aamed condition
of the mucous surfaces
We will give Ooe Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness (cansed by catarrb) that
cannot be cured by Halrs Ca,arrb Cure.
Send for circulars; free.
FL CHENEY b Co, Toledo, O
Sold by Druggists 75c
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-07-14
Take JOHlNSON,S
CHILL & FEVER
TONIC. C.1~

The new county election ia drawing near
but there is said to be very little interest
taken 10 it. even ia The territory included
The people within the limits of the new
county should not sleep over :heif rights ;
they should turn out on election day and
vote for Or against the new county.
The bicycle track. around the Graded
School square is very pice and the use of it
will be grea, pleasure TO bicyclis's who bave
leisure to ride around and arouod the moou-
ment and school building, but the average
bicyclist would appreciate great deal more
The improvement Of the ordinary, everyday
sidewalks over which they bump and Jolt
Holes aud bricks sod roots are very much iu
evidence on nearly every sidewalk 10 town,
and the removal of these detriments 10 COM
fortabIe wslaing and riding would appear to
be 10 order before special bicycle track is
laid out.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-07-14
Base Bail.

The ..small boys'' who went to Camden las'
Tueeday to play ball got knocked out 10
short order. They cay that The Camdeo Big
Boysn were too much for them. Turn about
i, fair play.
The game of bal. between the Camden and
Sumter teams Wednesday afternoon was.wi
messed by large crowdof base ball ien.hnsiss.
ats. The gsme was all one way and was moi
particularly interesting The Sumter team
had the game in their hands from the first
and kept it going their way all the time.
The score was, Sumter II, Camden 2.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-07-14

You may hunt the world over and you will
notfed another medicine equal to Cham ber-
lian's Colic, Cholera and Dlarrahoea Remedy
for,boxel complaints. 1t is pleasant. safe
and reIible. For sale by Dr.. Al. China.
The street hands are laying out q bicycle
path arouod the Graded Schoo. square The
crowd of bicyc that congregate on the
square every afterooon and eyeniog will ap-
preciate the Improvement and will derive
much pleasure from il.
Rains have been generak throughout the
connty during the past few days, and the
corn crop, which was needing .ain, was
greatly bese6tted Although corn is small
as a rule, The outlook for good crop is nov
very good.
TIE Sumter Club has received a very pleas
ao. letter from the Manager of the 0raage
burg Drsma,ic CO., expressing the aprrecia-
ton of the members Of the company for the
reception rendered them in the club rooms.
The rnmored intention of few Of the
stockholders OF the Peoples Ice Co, to make
the attempt to place 1ha: company 10 the
hands Of receiver has SO far failed TO mate
riaiizs, aad il is now SAID that The talk was
all wind The factory is running day and
night and bis selling every pound of ice that
can be made.
The report that the Sumter Cotton Mil
would have to shut down for want of cotton
is ursonpded. A large quantity of cotton
has been purchased within the last few weeks
and the supply on hond and in sight is suf6-
Gent to keep the mill ruouiog full tine unlil
the new crop comes into market.
For the week ending July 9, 1897, Healtl,
Officer Reardon, reports births and deaths rs
follows: Birtbs-l white female, q colored
males, 2 colored females. Deatbs-l colored
female ~ days old, colored female 55 yesr
old
Imagination is a great thing. The stand
pipe was painted with sspbaitum paint, but
some OF the kickers areposisiye that ,httssie
of white lead WAS apparent in the water The
other morning
A dance IN the Stateburg neighborhood Fri,
day nigbt was attended by a few of the oung
men of this city. They reached home the
next morning in time to go 70 work.
The tobacco crop in this county is said 10
be short aud it is light and lacking body, but
Of yerg good color Not very much has been
cured yet and it is not known how the late
curing will tarn out.
Hr. Lawson Mathis, Of Spring Hit, killed
Two rattlesnekes in bis barn last week. They
were both among the corn, and Mr.. Mathis
| was sbuckiog corn when be ran across them.
he made narrow escape from being bit on
both occe,iaas. The snakes were about two
feet long a6n had one rattle each.
There will be a big new county pic uic at
Bishopyiile on July 18th Senator Tlllman
has promised 10 be present and deliver an
address All persoos living within the terri
tory included in Lee County are invited to be
present.
The Orangebure Dramatic Co, in the
Bankers Daughter. !" Thursday uigb,d did rot
draw as large an audience as was anticipated,
but the rather small crowd present appeared
to be thoroughly amused. The 0raugeburg
amateurs, while they did not play before q
crowded, house. have numerous friends in
Sumter aud their return viii be always
welcome.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-07-14
WILL BE coMPLETED-
WHEN ?
General Manager Hunt Says the
Ohio River g. Charleston Will
ba Built.

The Knoxville Morning Tribune of Satur-
day contains the following, which will be
read with great interest in Charleston
''Mr Samuel Hunt, receiver of the Cincin-
nati, Portsmouth aud Virginia Road and
general manager of the Three C's also, pass
ed through city ooe rute to Roane Noun
tain, where he and his family will take a
Jest. Mr. Hunt said that the Ohio River and
Charleston would ultimately be extended to
the Ohio River from Charleston. One hum
dred and twenty-five miles have already been
built, and $50 more are necessary for its COM
pletion. Ten miles are now being built from
Bl, cksburg to Gaffoey, S. G., in order to
haodle the business of the cotton mills"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-07-14
Wasermelc.s are now plen,iful asd cheap.
Tha hora have not vef all been banished

Wasermeleos are now plentiful asd cheap.
TIE hogs have not yet all been banished
fom town.
:. The Coroner is having 8 slow time-only
one inquest last week.
The brick work of .tbe addition TO the
court bonse has been completed.
Tbs completion of the swimming pool is
still one of the undated events of the future.
When going away from home on a vaca-
ton remember to have The Item sent to sou.
Il cosis exactly ten cents week.
Why VIII you buy bitter nauseating tonics
when Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic is as
pleasant as Lemon Syrup. Your druggist is
authorized to refund the money in every case
where it fails TO cure. Price. SO cents.
Nessrs. George D. Shore j. Bro have re-
moved their Office from the Monaghan block
to Liberty street, next door to the Watch
mao and Soutbron 5uildiog.
Delgar Reel Squad has received a personal
inv;iation from Chief Mcneil Of the Fay et'e-
vile Fire Department, to participate II the
Firemen's Tournament TO be held 10 that
city on August 4-6.
Nearly every railroad 10 the State, except
the Atlantic Coast Lioe, is giving very low
r6I63 ItOCU SHtVIOoy ~ uoVoooy W ~ 'NA1SSS
summer resorts These 'sweek end" rates
are great convenience to business ipea acd
enaoles many of them to spend Sunday 10
scme cool place.
The Board of Health has been engaged in
good work during the past ten days or two
wseks-pui,ing chloride Of lime aad other
aisiofec.apts in the eutters and In the sand
traps 10 the oreo draios.
"Last summer one OF our grandchildren
was sick with seoere bowel sroub!e trouble, :"
SAYS Mrs. E G. Gregory, of FfedericEstcwn,
No. ssOur Doctors remedy bad failed. then
we tried Cbamberlain's Colic, Cholera and
Diarrboes Remedy, which gave very speedy
relief" For sale by Dr.. A. J. China.
Nj. Joseph Leiacb, the Soutbero represent
ative of Cbas. N. Stieff, piano msnufactnrer
of Baltimore. Nd, is in town looking over
some business for that firm .ar. Leiscb is
we'll known throughout the South as we'll
skilled organ and piano workman, and also
sells great many Of these instruments io
the many towns that be visits. He has re-
Gently opened 6ne music store 10 Charlotte,
Ne branch house Of the well knowo
man nufacturer, Chas VI. Stief, aod sel!s his
instruments direct to the purchaser from the
factory. The customer thereby gets the
closest igares, and an instrument tha. is sur
passed by none in the world.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-07-14
NEWS FROM THE HEALTH
OFFICE.
Board of Health Reorganized and
New Officers Elected

The new board of health, "a recently ap-
pointed by Mayor Bossard met Friday evening
and organized by taking toe oath of cfice
|Apd e!ecting officers.
City Clerk G NJ Hurst administered the
oath of cfice 10 the four former members OF
the old board who were rsappointed, Messrs.
W. MI S. Carson, D. ". Cuttuo, Graham
and Dr.. S. G. Baker Health Officer ardoo
swore in the new member, Dr. 4 NJ. Stuckey'
The term of otice of The me1 bers of he
ne w board are as follows:
W. NJ. Graham, year.
S. C. Baker, M D. 2years.
LIS. Carson, 3 years.
D. w. Cuttino, years.
H. NJ. S,uckey, N. D. S years
DR.. S. C. Baker was elected President OF
the board for ore year.
E. Reardon, the present Incumbent was
retained ss Secretary and Health Gthcer oy
the new board. His term of Office lasts DUR
irg the pleasure of the board Dr. J. A
Mood one of .he members and the President
of the old hoard declined re-appointment as
he ia chairman Of the board of school trus-
tees
The selection of DR.. Baker as president was
a " ise act. His election to The presidency ol
the board will meet With general approval
by ali, particularly Health Officer Reardon
who expressed bimself as delighted at DR..
Bakers promotion These TWO officers have
great deal of work together in the sanitary
line and will work we'll together.
The other members Of The toard are we'll
qualified aud take great interest in their work
Some indisidoals who are inclined to be
careless abou, their premises are going TO
meet with surprise party in the person OF
the Health Officer who. Mill .rrest them, as
the board instructed this officer 10 be de-
termioei and strict in the enforcement Of all
sanitary laws, letting none escape
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-07-14
DEATHS.

Francis Leonora, o'ly surviving child of
Mr.J. j. Neason, OF Rafting Creek Town
ship, died Saturday, July 3, after an Illness
of several weeks with typhoid fever The
in,erment was made the mex. day at toe
family burying ground, near Dinkios' Mill
Earpest, the little son of Mr.. J. William
Geddings, Of Prisateer township, was buried
at Bethel Churca last week.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-07-14
Some Fine Singing.

R.M Mcintosh, the great Southern singer,
will sing 10 the Methodist Church Wednesday
and Thursday nights of this week-l4sh and
l5th--service beginning at 8 80
a. will also lecture on Church Music. Ali
the exercises are free, and the public is cor
daily invited TO attend This will be tbs
last tour that Prof. Mcintosh will make
through this State. Hear him.
J. W. DANIEL.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-07-14
Eatered at the Post Office at Sumter,
as Second Class Halter
new ADvERrIsEMENrs.

South Carolina College
g. E. Rember.-For Sale, Cheap.
ss W ]. DaRans, Co Sups.-Read Read
Estate Jno. 3. Barrett Notice to DEBTORS
aud Creditors
Haynawarsb 3 Haynsvorsb, Anys Sum
mens for Relief
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-07-14

The Atlantic Coast Line will begin next
week TO run through coach from Charleston
TO Ashviile every day The coach will be at
,ached to The regular norting train from
Charleston 10 Columbia and will Re carried
through from the later place to Asheville oy
the Southern.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-07-14
Marriage Announcement.

Cards are out announcing the marriage of
Mr Lee B,uuson and Miss Ella King. in the
Methods, Church, Florence, on July l4sb,
at 80 D ~
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-07-14
RELIGIOUS.

The Baptist Young Peoples Uaion will
meet in the Baptist Caurcn ut balt-past eight
O'Clock tnis evening
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-07-14
PERSONAL.

aisa Delce Noise has gone TO tbe mopo-
taias
Ne. T. A. Rytenberg left for the North
lass Thursday.
Niss Edne Earle is visiting her grand-fath-
er, MR. w Dnlant.
Hiss Maggie Russell, Of Prosperity, is
] visiting Miss Nora Russell
Ar Paul Kenned5 reformed Monday from
Yisit to Southern Georgia.
Miss Ssewar,, Of Phiiadeiphfa, is visiting
the family of Mt. G. T. Mason
Nss1H. u. Casick, is visiting Mr.. J. R.
Mathis and family of Spring Bill.
Misses Lncia and Wessie Roach have gone
Sslnda, N. G., for the semDer.
ar. and MRS. j.. &. Dufie have gone to
Provideocs for several weeks stay.
Miss sLYd:a Lee has gone to Salnda to
spend the remainder OF the summer.
Miss Daisy Nash has returned from Wash
ing,oo after stay OF several weeks.
Mr. n. G. 0steen and Miss Moneta Osteeo
left Tharsday morniDg for G lenn Springs
Misc Carrie Pringie has returned from
Florida where she has been visiting reiaiiyes.
Nj. B.y.is Earle baa returned home to An-
dsrson, accompanied by Mr. Wilton Barrett
Mr. and Mrs. Neill O'Donnell and Miss
Ethel Gobb hare gone TO Headersoos,lie, 6,
NC.
AZ. aad Mrs. T. "a. Clark have rs:nrned
& from Camden, where they spent the past
week.
Ars o. H Moses and Miss Carrie aoses
n
weeas
Mrs z. 81. senniogs, Of oaogebarg. 8
wishing her parents. Mr. and Ars. Perry
Moses.
ars. ii. 8. R.ndie has returned from Or
angebarg, whe,e she mas besa visiting reia-
Nc. x r. Wi,son aud Misses Evie and
CLOSE wilson have returned from Glenn
Springs.
III. John Moran was gone TO Union TO pu,
ia Mason switch board in the telephone
{ exchange.
Miss Maude Earris and her sister, Mrs. B.
Wallace, hare gone TO yisi, relatives II
North Caroline.
Ar. Alfred Borgess. who has bsen engaged
ia business in Gsorgia during tie last lew
years, isin the city.
Miss Angel Cheatham has returued to the
city and Is again win The A. C. Poelps Co.,
Is ;ypsWri,er aud stenographer.
Aeasrs. q. w Hood and Walter Stansill
ieft yesterday for Toronao. Canada While
in the North they will visit several points OF
interest.
3 .a,a.. r.c, md Marie Sesheook of Charles.
- - 80 sastna-sm Hnnse They are
Ssnah,s.s AZ he II Goi Sesnrooks Who was resi-.
s ]. S..,,as ,,,is ar, aonne years ago.
Cant r r. Johnston Neut TO Washington
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-07-14
RESULT OF EXAMINATION.
Resolution of School Board and
Certificates Granted.

A, meeting cf the County Board of Ejn-
cation, Sumter County, 9th of July. he fol-
lowiug resolution was adopted: That all
Trustees shall retain their present positions
until their successors shal be appointed .
As the result Of the examination, held on
25,b ult the Board granted certificates to
reach, 10 the following persons:
WHITES.
lst Grade-Misses Maonie Dinkips, Em1 lie
Whittemore and Mr.. Wn. F. Mi. hau.
I'd Grade-Nessrs. S. d Cain and D.
Buggps.
CjLoRED
lst Grade-E G Dixon
% Grade, Class A-Julet D Green. Hen
rietta B. Greeo, Lulie S Meyers, Ella j Car
ter, Josie S. Rose, E E Jones, SusaD N
Mitchell Katie A. Harrison, Mary E. Pogue,
Coroa James, Eliza Green.
I'd Grade, Class B-J NJ Marin, Mittie E.
Jores. B. J. Poeue, Monte NJ. Spann, Lula
Manoney, Jas G. Diggs, Johnson W Miller,
Margaret Whitaker. Alice E Dove.
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g:le 1lllafl)Illaa. ana goatlroa.

~ RDNRsDAY. July Il. 1897.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-29
ELECTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that at the
Annual Meeting of the Shareholders
of the HAWAIIAN AGRICULTURAL
CO., held this day, the following
named persons were elected to serve as
officers of the Company for the ensu-
ing year, viz:
Chas. NJ. Cooke, Esq, President.
S. C. Allen, Esq, Vice President.
&. II. Robertson, ESQ.,, Treasurer.
T. May, Esq, Auditor.
E. f. Bishop, Secretary.
p. c. Jones, Esq, T. May, Esq, H.
Waterhouse, Esq, Directors.
E. f. BISHOP,
Secretary.
Dated, Honolulu, Jan. 2sth, 1897.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-29
Hawaiian
Electric
Company.

The cleanest, brightest safest and really,
in the long run, the cheapest and best light
for use in the family residence, is the mean
descent electric light Safe; nothing could
be safer A few days ago prominent gen.
tleman of Honolulu came rushing down to
the Office of the Electric Company and said:
"Give me figures for wiring my house, and
want it done at once; no more lamps for me.
Last night a lamp tipped over and it came
so near setting fire to the house and burning
my children and l take no more risks"
This is the sentiment of quite a number in
the past few weeks, who have ordered their
houses fitted with the perfect light.
just think it over and make up your mind
that you want the best and safest light; send
for the Hawaiian Electric Company and tell
them what you want.
We have a complete stock of everything in
this line and have just received a lot of the
very latest designs in chandeliers.