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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-11-18

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Of
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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-11-18

INCREASINGLY at It.-"Stark is BIZ
cycle crank, isn't hey" II should say
he was. When it rains he stays home
and runs his cyclometer." Cleveland
Plain Dealer
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-11-18

Death has all seasons for his own, but
the football season is undeniably one
of his favorites.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-11-18

Judging from recent statistics, ap-
pendicitis seems to be growing into an
epidemic in the United States that sug-
gests the idea of quarantine against
the disease.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-11-18

An Evening with Dickens.
'For an Evening with Dickens
advises Fannie Mack Lothrop, writing
of Evenings for Literary Clubs" in
the Ladies' Home Journal, zone of the
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-11-18
A Univeral Weakness.

II never censure lazy peoples.
''Why not?''
.'The LATEST man on earth isn't half
as lazy as / would be if I could afford
it.''-Chicago Record.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-11-18

The Indictment of six prominent Ken
tuckians by the grand jury at Frank
fort for ''poker-playing for money is
regarded by the Chicago Times-Herald
as another sign of the decline Of poker.
For better OF worse, and without con-
sidering the ethics Of gambling, it is ap-
parent to any one who will think OF 1t
for moment that poker is slowly but
surely going out of fashion. Before
the war everybody played it. The
statesman Of those days was as well
known for his skill in opening jack
pot and the SAVIOR faire with which he
staked all of his possessions on his abil-
ity to guess whether his opponent had
filled or merely bluffed as for his TO-
rensic eloquence. After the war, the
game kept it's hold on popular favor to
but slightly diminished degree. But
gradually it has lost its seductive pow
ers for American mankind, until now
hardly anybody plays it. While few
years ago poker was played in every
c1uu, now it is forbidden by the rules
of most. Then, every hotel saw a
dozen or more games in progress. Now
an order to the bell-boy to bring cards
ana chips to the room is a rare occur
renee. Then, everybody played, now
the same men find it difficult to recol-
lect when they last opened a Jack pot"
The game, once "gentleman's game"
has lost it's favor, and with faro and
roulette has become q gamblers game,
played seldom by any one but profess
SiOnalS
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-11-18

When wife puts on too MANY airs
the atmosphere of her home Is not
what it should be.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-11-18

Inc swan always sings before it dies
ana death often ends the MOSQUITOES
song.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-04-21
DEATHS.
Mrs E. Fl. Holman Dies in Lex
lngton, Ky.

The sad intesl;gsn, was received here Sun
day thst Mrs. Leoaora Holman, wife of
Capt E. H. Holman and daughter of Col -.
D. B,suding, died at Lexington, KY at l
O'Clock of the night previous. Mrs. Hol-
man went to Lexington about three weeks
ago to consult her brother. DR.. A. L Bland
ing acous her health, and while her immedi-
a,e family was aware that she was in preca-
iious condition, ,theanaouoce en' other death
was great shock TO them and wholly un-
ext ected to her very mary friends She
leaves beseaved husband, one son and two
daughters to mcorn ber loss To her aged
father, ": ose comio.t she has been for several
years. cur sinre,es, s! mpaihies are ex'eeded
in his Great .fn ction
The remains reached Sumter by the a N.
train Taesaay, and the funeral services were
held il the Presbyterian Church at 10 30
no.. and the body inferred in 'ae cemetery.
Ms w. D. B.andirg, of Lexioston, and
Mrs R A Brapd. Of Augusta, came on with
the 1emsins, and Mrs. L. W Dick. of A,keo,
another sister, also caue on TO attend the
funeral
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-04-21
Rode the Goat.

A few of the Younger pemt ers of Game Cock
Lodge, z of P got hold Of Nr Willie Built
man Monday night and put him
through an extra snb rosa side
degree of Pgihianism TIE victim
was candidate for the 'ank of Page, and
was waiting TO he summoo-d into the pre-.
ciocts of the Castle Hal, when he was captured
by the sub rosa earg, who were waiting for
the lodge to convene, ard they decided to
make the time psss rapidly ty giving him
few wrinkles in Pythlansm
They didn't do thing TO bin but attire
him 10 sheet and lead him a daoce around
Armorv Hail. until he imagined be had been
entered in three months go-as-y you-please
running match Then they steered him up
against that billy goat, that is said to be .
mascot Of No. 2 Reel Squad, which said pro
ceeding was most nauseoos proceeding TO
Willie, for he is very Jealous No. 5 mans
and has conscientious and moral sceu2l,e
against kissing anything except pretty girl
who hsbi,ualy wears No. colors. But kiss
that goat he did, and his embryo mu.tache
and Bliie's whiskers mingled 10 ecstatic bliss
ss their lips net in a long. lingering soulful
kiss But th-t wssn't all and there are other
things that they did to the gn,eess victims
that they don't tell TO uninitiated, aud the
reporter could not Ct into it-perbaps
Willie can tell his solic,'ous friends more
anoat his seance With Bully than the writer
has beeu shIe 10 fad out.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-04-21
Hollywood Camp, Woodmen of the World,
meets this evening.

Hollywood Camp, Woodmen of the World,
meets this evening.
The Independent Ice Co., will supply ice
to the people Of Columbia at anti trust prices.
L C. Barr will he their Columbia agent.
Mr. ". ~ Graham has large force Of
hands at work every morning picking straw
berries on his farm The crop is vesg. large
this gear aud the berries are of uug-lly
6ne quality.
There were tbirty-one applicants for teacn-
er's certificates before the Board of Examiu
ess Friday. Tweoty-six were colored aud
Eve whites The examination is said to have
been much more difficult than on former oc-
casiore.
Two years ago R. ]. Warren, druggist at
Pleasant Brook, N Y, bought small cup
Div of Cbamberlain's Cough Remedy. He
sums up the result az follows: Sat that
time The goods were unknown in this Sec
too to-day Cbanberaib's Cough Remedy
is household word" 1t is the same in
hundreds of communities. Wherever the
good qualities Of Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy become known the people will bave
nothing else. For sale BY Dr. 4. J China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-04-21
The Charity Ball.

Nuch interest is being takeu by the yosng-
er set in the coming masked fancy ta' WITCH
will take place on the 29tb Of the month. AS
the time grows nearer those who intend to
participate are either making up their cos
tunes, or giving the subject very serious
thought. The costumes of the ladies will be
very tasty and handsome, and those OF the
gen,lemen quite pictnre que.
The con nit ee cf ladies have appointed
the following gentien en- as an auxiliary COM
ittee Messrs Douglass China, H Moses,
D j. vino. Jr. E. A Solomons. Willie
Burgess and r. A. Moses From any ore of
these tickets Of admission can be obrained for
one round dollar or bill-or small change
will 60 jast as well
As this daaca is something ont of :he ocdi-
narv, a great macy who do not dance intend
10 go 20 look 90. and in fscf, 'be SPECTATORS
will enjoy The occasion qaite as much as the
dancers.
Snmter's regular rnns:cal standby. Pinck-
ney's Brass Band, from, Columbia. will give
forth its usual sweet strains hy e bich :he
dancers mar trip the light fantastic The
leader says they have kept up with al: the
latest music and can make The air hum with
"Ras,us on Parade and "High Time 10 Old
Town"
The committee OF ladies ask the gentlemen
not 10 be- backward about making engage
neots for The german aud for taking the
ladies home &88
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-04-21
The Charity Ball.

For the nene6t Of those who have not been
clearly informed as TO The arrangements for
the coming dance, we would like TO make q
few eta.ements
The ball takes place on Thursday, April
29tb, at Armory Hail. Dancing begins
promptly at $50 O'Clock. Being charity
bail, there will be co nviiations issned. All
gentlemen desiring to attend can obtain tick
els Of admission. price S., from the commit
tee, who are as follows: e. A Solomoos,
! Douglas China, D. J Vim, Jr, H. Moses,
W. g. Burgess, a. D Harby. All ladies are
cordially invited to attend. Al! who parti-
cipa,e in the dance are expected to appear in
fancy costume, and during the early part of
the evening every one must be masked.
Gentlenen are required TO buy their tickets
10 advance. as they will not be ootainsble
that night, excepe bS special request to the
committee CHA1RMAN COMMITTEE
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-04-21
Reduced Railroad Rates.

On account Southern Baptist Convention
tickets will lie sold to Whining TOD, N. G., for
81 IS for round trip: Tickets sold May Sd
TO 7.b Inclusive, limited TO fifteen days from
date of sale. Tickets may beex!euded for an
additional fifteen days<ay depositing same
With the Coast Lioe ticket'agent at Whining.
ton prior TO May 18th.
On account Merry Makers Week in Au-
gus,a, Ga.-April 2sth to May lst-Rouu d
trip tickets will be sold from this point for
SO 10 Tickets will be sold April 9th and
28tb, limited to two days from date OF sale.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-04-21

Why viii you buy bitter nauseating tonics
when Groves TaStelesS Chill Tonic is as
pleasant as Lemon Syrrp. Your druggist is
authorized to refund the money in every case
where it fails to cure. Price. 81 cents.
Housekeepers should read the special offer
of Ciossws.l L Co. on Flonr end Coffee.
Messrs. Jackson l. Arantr, ar,esiaa we'll
borers completed well Friday morning. for M,
W. NJ. Graham 90 his farm near Turkey
Greek Water was struck at depth of l3o
feet aod fow of IL gallons per micute was
obtained.
Coroner A. D Moses completed the Inquest
over The dead body Of Joe McAlIister Thursday
merning after examining The engineer and
fireman q of train No. 80 Tae verdict was
tha. his death was due to au accident for
which q responsibility attaches 10 the rail-
road con pany.
Several pegrocs who were turning home
from church Thursday eiehttecame involved
in row between bis city and Green Swamp
tressie, and, IN addition to 6sts aod sticks,
knives were used in the fight. One woman,
Lo,tie or Lizzie Mack by name, was serious
ly, bet no; fatally cut.
The negro woman mentioned above rs
having been cnt on Thursday night, was
artis,icaly carved BY another negro woman
whose haDdiwork is evidence that she is an
expert with razor The woman @bo WAS
carved had Ter right cheek laid open from
The corner of the eve to the mouth, the left
xsm was cnt across Immediately below the
shoulder, her scalp was split, and the palm
of the right hand was laid open TO the ooue.
The fight vas ,he oufgrowth of n social chat
while the two women were returoiog home
from church, and taken altogether wasa very
friendly little SCRAP
Americans are the nost inventive people on
earth To.hem have oeen issued Desrls 600,-
100 patenfe, OF more than oue-third of All The
patents issued in the world. No discovery of
modern ears has been Of greater benefit TO
mankind than Ghamberlain's Colic, Cholera
and Diarrt oea Remedy, or has done more to
relieve pain and suffering. j. W. Vaughn,
Oakfon, K3.. says: ~ have used Chaa ber-
lain s Colo. Cholera and Diarrt@a Remedy
in my family for several Years, and End i, to
tie the best medicine ever used for cramps in
stomach aud novels" For sale ey Dr. a.
]. China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-04-21
Pension Board.

A,a meeting Of the Confederate veterans
for Sumter Township held in the Court
Honse on the 9TH day Of April, 1897, Col
T. v Walsh was called TO the chair, and j.
D. Wilder requested TO act as secretary. The
meeting then elected the following Township
Board cf Pension Examiners P P. Gail
lard, chairman ; T. " Walsh, g. T. Wind
ham,
The board then appointed the 25th day of
April, 1897, for all applicants (resideut iu
Sumter Township for pensions to appear be-
fore the board at II o'clock a. m.
j. D. WILDER, Secretary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-04-21
DROPPED DEAD.
Heart Disease Takes Robert An
derson Off.

Robert Anderson, colored, who has been
10 the employ of the Lukens Lumber Co. for
lorg time as a driver. dropped dead 90 the
lumber yard early Friday morning. A ph7sl-
clan was sun moned and the coroner notified
After an examiton Of the body it was decided
that death resulted from heart disease. a
jury of i,quest VS. summoned aud formal
verdict in accordance with the facts was rem
dered. Anderson's death WAS entirely
unexpected, and he was apparently in
good health up 10 the raoment of his death
he had gone TO the mi:. to teein his day )
work as usual and he was seized without
warning, dropping dead as suddenly as If
struck by lightning.
This is the second irquest Coroner Moses
vas called on to hold las, week
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-04-21

The Shakers have made discovery which
. destined 10 accomplish much GOOD Real
0g that thrse-fourths Of all our slf-rinQs
arise from stomach trout lea, that the conn
try is literally 6led with people VIII" c-nnot
eat and digest food, without suos quen,ly
suffrrin psio aud distress, and that many are
starving, wasting to mere skeletons, because
their food does them no good, they have de-
voted much study and thought to the sntjact,
and the result is this discovery Of their Diges-
tive Cordial
A little hook can obtained from you- drug
gist that Will point out the way of relief at
once An investigation costs nothing aod
will result in much good.
Children all hate to take Castor Oil, but
not Ls1ol, which is palatable
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-04-21

Mrs. A. Inveeu. residing at 100 Henry ST.,
Alton, H., suffered with sciantic rheumatism
for over eight months. She doctored for it
nearly the whole Of this time using various
remedies recommended by friends. and was
treated by the physicians, but received no
relief She ,len ueed one and talf bottles
of Chambernin's Paia Balm, which effected
complete cure. This is published at her
request, as she wants others similarly sf1iict-
ed to know What cured ber. The 25 and so
cent sizes for sale by Dr.. a. J. China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-04-21
Stores to Close.

The following merchants will close .htir
stores every evening, except Saturday, begin
niog May 3rd, at O'Clock. until September
lst, 1897:
Levi Bros. Pate's Music House, Kennedy 9
Book Store, Barlow Walsh. R " Durant &
Son, The Sumter Dry Goods Co, Crosswell &
Co, Geo P MeKageo, Sumter Music House, R
F Hoyt, Brown, Cut,iuo & Delgar O'Don-
nell, Barnett. W B Rurns, LeGraod,
Bultmau 4 Bro, O'Donnell & Co, F Nc
Fsddiu, W q Scott, Knight Bros, L w Fol-
som, Juo Reid, Schwartz Bros, D Chandler,
Levy 4 Moses, The Sumter China Hall. W a
Yates, a Strauss & Co, H G osteen & Co.
] Rytteubere h Sons
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-04-21

Died a, Mayes7ille oe Friday, April 10Th,
Mrs. Emily N LIAR, wife of Mr. Mayror v
lzlar. leaving husband and three little
children and sister to mougn her loss. Her
funeral was preached in he Preshy terian
Churca by Rev Mr Stevenson and ber re-
mains sere inferred 10 the family b1ryiag
ground al Swimning Pens.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-04-21
Small Fire.

The rcof CT the bouee of Mr.. Dennis
O. DonneH. ou Hsryio street, was discovered TO
be a6re about 8 o'clock Sunday morning
and he ala. m was given ty Deiehtols who
6rst saw The blsze The reel squads turned
out snd extiueuished the FIRE before any DAM
age Was done.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-04-21
PERSONAL. I

Mr.. Phil Miller spent Sunday in the city.
Mr b. n Cooper epent Saturday in the
city.
Hr h DraOe Tindal spent Monday IA the
i city.
Ms. 2. Aa5es. sr., of aayessille, waain
fbe city.
Mr. K. Sanders, Of Hagood apeot sa,ur-
s. day 10 town.
Nr. R ! Alderman, of Alcolu. spens yes
terday 3:n town.
Ar. VI. n Heron, Of Bishopville, was in
teWn yesterday.
Miss Nan Ghiids, of Columbia, is the CUES,
of Miss Marie Lee.
Xr. Rober. Vinson viIl go to Newberry in
few days TO run an ice house
Ar. Hrgh Frsses, of Charleston, spent
Sunday in the city with friends.
NJ. Ansley D. Cohen, Charlstoo, is
spending few days,in she city
Mt. r. z Breeden, Of Be4nst.sylile, was in
the city for few DAYS last week
Mr. j. @. Mat,iscn. of Anderson, was in The
city co business several days past
Mrs & Arthur u Neill, of Charleston, has
3 beeo the guest OF Mrs. Tourney Tor The past
week
ara. j. Watson, of Coiunabis. is 10 tde
city, visiting her parents, Dr. and Mrs. A J.
Ctina.
Ar. Ioon &. Wbilleu who has beso quite
sick for month PAST was ort Friday for
sfbe 6rst time.
Miss Louis NJ Pate left lac, week to
risis her bro.ber, Rev !. Tbos Pate, DID,.
in Camden, Sc
Misses Agnes Dick and Cooper Doran., Of
Concord, were visiting friends in this city.
Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Lily Delgar left Monday evening for
Bennettsvilie, TO stteSd the marriage of her
friend, Mes Alma Bresden.
Miss May Wilsoo, of Manning, who has
been viaiting the family Of Col. D. J. Aud,
reformed home last Thursday.
Mss Kate DuRant attended the Epworth
Leagde Convention in Spartsnoarg as the
representative of the local League.
Ar. Wolf Aaron, of New York City. was 10
the city last week. He is q pephew of the late
]. Cohen Wilson and one of his heirs.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Beckbam, of Abbe-
vile, arrived in the city Monday evening and
will spend short time With relatives aud
friends.
aessrs Sheppard Nash and C. T. Rhame
left yesterday afternoon for Char 'esson. TO at
tend the State Council of the j. O. q. a. ~,
which convenes in that city to-day.
Measrs Jim Stesdman, Des Davis, Alva
DePass, Willie DeLoacbe and Louis Vaughn,
Of Camden, rode down on their wheels Sat
nrdsy afternoon .and spent Sunday in the
city.
MI. Frank Pate, State cococil Secretary
of the Jr. O. q. A. d., left for Charles'on yes
terday afternoon, to attend the Stale Council,
: which coovenes in that city to-day.
{ The order vii. show a gain Of nearly 500 per
cene. orer last year.
r. q. Sprinkle, Esq., of Charlotte, N. C,
wno has been in the city for ten days past 10
the interest of The Fidelity and Deposit Co.,
OF Baltimore, Nd has returned home after
bringing the business in hand to satisfac-
tory conclusion. After the loss had been ad-
iusted check was Immediately given for the
amount agreed npon, as the Fidelity aud
Deposit Co /, make it rule to settle all poll
cies ss soon as the loss has been adjusted.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-04-21
Excursion Rates TO New York.

The Atlantic Coast Line will sell round
trip tickets TO New York on account of the
Grant Monument Ceremonial, April 9th at
ooe and one-third fare Tickets will be on
sale at all points April 23d to 25lh, with
final limit 10 return Mag 5rh
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-04-21

Spring Medicine is necessity which Hoods
Sarsapariiia grandly supplies, 1t puriies
and vital;zes ,ne blood and thus gives tone
and strength to the whole system.
Hoods Pills are the only pills to take with
Hoods Sarsaparilla. Cures all liver ills.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-04-21
Election at BishopvilIe.

Bishopville, S. c., April IA The munich
pal elecnon passed off quietly here o-day
aud resnl,ed in the choice of the following :
lntendan,, 6 Pnrroft; wardens, 7. s
Joye, G 0 Rogers, D Ed Dlrant and W..
R Shaw. These are all good, substantial
men aod wild /. nooubt. m4nsge The affairs
of the town wisely and we'll.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-04-21
Tie attention cf aubscribers Of this paper

The attention cf Subscribers Of this paper
is requested 10 ths dates following their
address on paper The date indicates The
time 10 which subscription IS paid 10. Some
times errors occur ir changing dates OF in fail
IRE 10 change, in which case by calling at
ten,ion thereto yous date will be made rieh'
Busthere are some dates thai have not been
changed for considerable time and which
ased chaDging-ibe printer also needs the
change necessary TO make the change OF date.
Bills have been sent to some Of the parties
referred 10. and those who responded promp'-
y als hereby thanked Thers are some 9th
ers ;has we are waiting oa and hopiog to
thank very doom
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-04-21
Baccalaureate Sermon.

Rev. j. W. Perry. of Har,sviile, S. c., will
deliver tbe oaccalaureate sermon before The
Sumter Institute.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-04-21

Writing paper 10 pound packages, plain
and ruled, price aud quality. not duplicated
elsewhere H. c. Usteep h Co
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-04-21
ATTENTION.

70 ordering yous paper changed fron ooe
pos, oEce 10 another, always name both
.oafces Very ofseo xe kuou the post Office
81 which subscriber hes been receiving the
paper. hn, sometimes We do DOT; and when
. reqaeat 10 change Is dated snd nailed at
the new Office end the former, aeasess is rot
named. itreqaires son:e guessing ard search
iag through the mail liz, in order to find the
nane-it being necessary to take it off the
former list as well as put i.ou the new.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-04-21
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

TIE Brai6sld Regulator Co.
Il. Harby-Sawiag Machines.
Scawartz Bros AT Schwarfz's.
Brown, Cu,,ino + Delgar-For 10 Days
Western Wheel Works-Cr Crescent Ricscles.
Grosswetl & Co-Speciai Offer 90 Flour
and Coffee.
J. RJ,,eubere 3 Sons-The Great Easter
Rush is Nov Over.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-04-21
Land Surveying.

Mr.. H D NOISE, will give prompt at
teptlon 10 calls for surveying and plating
land Can he found at his Office. next door
TO office Of Lee and Noise, Sumter, S. C.
Nov l8.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-04-21
Meteorological Record.

The following is report Of observations
of the weather taken at Statehurg, by DR.. w
W. Anderson, for the past week ending
April l8 1897
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-04-21

*Parl!y CLOUDY.
The weath.r during the week has heen very
favorable for farm work and cotton flantiog
has progressed rapidly