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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-21
Mothers Rest Easy.

Several anxio1s mothers have requested
permission to come behind the scenes on the
night of the opera to dress their little tots.
This request s entirely natural, but at the
same time utterly impracticable. 1t could
not be granted to one and refused to another
But each mother may rest assured that every
care possible will be bestowed on the proper
ado.nmens of their little ones. Six spacious
dressing room are iu the theatre fitted with
toilet conveniences, each of these rooms will
be presided ever by two ladies of the Episco-
pal Church. and by the addition of more
stoves the temperature will be constantly kept
at 70 degrees. The dressing and manage
ment of the children will be in the hands o
Mrs. Richard Manning; Mrs Julian E.
Hardy, Mrs Dr.. Spano, Mrs Mark REYNOLDS,
Mrs Tom Sumter and Mrs Frank Spsnn.
These ladies have been invited to assist be-
hiod the scenes and promise the mothers Of
the chill 1ren that every child shall be thor
ougbly aud properly adorned before appear
ing on the stage aod when the opera is over
the parents or frieD ds OF the children who de.
sire to take them home are requested 10 simply
keep their seats and in a few minutes the
cbid,eo will be returned TO them either
dressed as they are, or redressed in street
costume, just as each Child shall indicate
their parents wishes in that regard.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-21

Mr.. Hardin Norris, clerk of the drug store
of R. Shoemaker, Perry, ILL.,, says: "A man
came into our store the other day and said,
Il want bottle of that stuff that caves chill
dren's lives. l read in the News about it.
The children may get sick when We can not
get the doctor quick enough. It's the medi-
cine yon sell for Group" He alluded to
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and bought
bottle before he left the store. For Sale by
A. ]. China.
A new baking preparation is coming and
samples are distributed free. 1t is called
"Leavep,' and the claim is made that it is
half as strong again as the best baking
powder and more reliable than soda because
the yellow spots and soda taste 80 common
with soda biscuits are avoided. If this be
true "Leaven" vii. have most cordial WEI
come. The firm who are advertising 1t are
we'll known house of the highest reputation
and this fact makes it certain that the goods
will justify all thar claim for them. Success
to "Leaven" seems assured ia advance.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-21
Crosland-China.

At the residence of Dr.. A.. j. China on
Main Street, Miss Fannie, the youngest daugt-
ter Of Dr.. and Mrs. China, and Or. W. Cros-
land, of Bennettsville, we're united in mar
riage at O'Clock last Wednesday afternoon,
Rev. Willism Aiken Kelly, performing the
marriage ceremony. The shutters Of the par
lors were drawn and the darkened ROOMS
were brilliantly lighted, 80 that the exquisite
decorations of vines and rare plants and
flowers were seen to the best advantage.
When the bride and groom entered the
parlor, they were preceded By Misses Marie
and Lucille Delorme, the little nieces of the
bride, who were the flower girls. After the
marriage ceremony Refreshments were served
the bridal party and the wedding guests-tbe
intimate friends of the two families. Dr..
Cros'snd and his charming young bride left
on the evening train for thei. home in Ben
nettsvills.
Dr.. Crosland beloogs to one of the old and
prominent families of Marlboro. and is a
young. but rising physician, who has every
promise of adding new lustre to an honored
name. His bride hss been one of the favor
ties in Sumter since her debut few seasons
eince, cod while her friends rejoice with her
in her bappioess, her departure from Sumter
cacses sincere regret to many.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-21
SMALLPOX IN MAYEsvILLE.
Forty Cases Reported to Board Of
Health.

About ten days or two weeks ago Dr.. s.
C. Baker, chairman Of the ci:y Board of
Health, was notified that smallpox was prev
alent in the Mayesville section. He wrote
his informant that Dr.. james Evaos, secre-
tary of the State Board OF Health, should be
notified at once
Dr.. Evans was informed, and Thursday be
went to Mayesvlle and made thorough
investigation. BE found that there were a
large number of well developed ceses-forty
or nore-of smallpox in the Mayesville Sec
tiou, aod thai night be cent the following
telegram to Gov. Ellerbe:
"Mayesville, s. G-Smallpox situation
here serious. Forty cases reported to-day.
Shall take charge for the State p
1t is tie supposition that Gov. Ellerbe will
direct the State Board of Health to take
charge of the Mayesvil!e smallpox epidemic
and to pursue the same course that was found
effective in dealing with the Green Swamp
outbreak.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-21
Another Ice Factory.

The Sumter Electric Light Company took
the contract for lighting the city at such q
low price that it will be well nigh impossible
70 operate the plant on the Income that will
be derived from the city and private parties
who use electric lights, and in consequences
the directors are looking about for the means
Of increasing the Income of the company. 1t
is absolutely necessary that aome other in.
come producing enterprise be operated in
connection With the lighting plant, and as
,he company has abundant power it is prac-
sically settled. although 10 definite action has
yet bean taken, that an auxiliary manufac-
turing plans will be installed. It is probable
that the directors will decide in favor of an
ice plant of 20 or Is tons capacity per day,
more advantageously in connection with the
lighting plant than anything else. 10 the
sumner when there is less demand for lights
when the demand for lightssis greatest an ice
plant IS shut down, consequently an ice.
making plant can be operated at very little
additional expense to the Electric Light Com
pany, for the came force OF hands is DOW
required the year round apd with few more
common laborers The ice plant could be cpe-
rated, and the income would be largely clear
profit. If the ice plant is Installed large
cold.storage warehouse will be erected for
the use of the public. The warehouse will
be built with facilities for storing beef, butter
and all other perishable articles. and will be
great convenience to the merchants Of this
city.
!, is estimated the, go ice factory operated
10 connection with the electric light plant
can prodace ice and sell it at So so to So per
;on and clear satisfactory profit.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-21
MARRIAGES..
A White end Green Wedding.

Sumter has never witnessed more neauti'
fol wedding than that which was celebrated
at the Episcopal Church last evening. 1t
was ,he occasion of the marriage Of Ar. Paul
]. Kenaedy to Hiss Pauline Peyre Gaillard.
The former rector, Rev. Johu Kershaw, Of.
6ciaten, coming up from Charleston especial
Is for tba. purpose. The church was pecu.
liarly tss,efally dressed. The chancel and a
pcetion bf the body of the edi6ee were most
gracefully festoned with smilax. The Com
munion table had arranged upon i: tiers of
pot,ed plants Of ferns, begonias and ethers.
Interspersed and shining through this pyra.
mid of green were lighted candles. Each
deep shaded leaf formed a background
against which the shioing tapers reflected
their brightness. Beside this, upon the pen
dent glass tips from several chandeliers ofye
olden time, there played and 6ickered the
most brilliant and ever varying nues, the ef-
feet wss most striking. The hushed suspense
of expectancy was most delightfully."- relieved
by solo ''Dear Heart" charmingly rendered
by Miss Bessie Ingram. AS the sweet breath
of this melody aoated through the consecrated
building so tender aud true it formed an ape
propria,e prelude to the approaching nuptial.
AS the strains of the wedding march pealed
forth under the skil,fni touch of Mrs. l.. s.
Carson, all eyes were turned TO the aisle
the scene was yeritable torch light process
zion from Fairy land.
The ushers were Nc. B. J. Rhams and Mr..
W. G. Moses.
The bride, who, of course, was the central
figure of the occasion, was dressed 10 white
silk with orange blossoms. The maid oi
honor was her sister, Miss Annie Gaillard,
with Dr.. b. W Cooper. The brides maids
were Miss Adele Moses with Mr. J. Gail
lard, Jr, Miss Antonia Gibson with Mr.. J.
G. DeLorme, Miss Gertrude Jennings with
Mr. J. q. Burns, Miss Jessie Noise With Mr.
D.J VIM. Jr. They were all dressed in
white organdie with white ribbons. Each
bridesmaid bore in her hand lighted candle
The scene as they reached tie altar was Sim
PLY beautiful, the chancel sail dressed in liv'
ing green," the reverend figure Of the sur
pliced priest, the bride with flush upon he'
cheeks, adding if possible charm to TIT
coyly imprisoned face in the snowy veil and
orange blossoms; the bridesmaids Sin flowing
robes OF spotless white," were picturesquelJ
grouped around the ctancel, their pretty
faces receiving halo as it were from th'
lighted candles in their fair hands, tn
manly figures of the groomsmen ali attired il
the '.wedding garb," the sabdued underton'
of the organ adding to the inpreesiveness
The bride held in her hsad white prayel
book, beautifully symbolic of the purity aue
sacredpess of the occasion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-21
THE NEW LIGHTING CON-
TRACT.
Bids Opened by Council Last
Night - Contract Awarded to
Sumter Electric Light CO.
A Saving Of Sl,24O Result.

The City Council met in regular eesson at
6 O'Clock p. N, last Wednescs.- evening.
All members of Council were present, except
Alderman Purdy.
There were two propositions fer the erec.
ton of house for hose reel company No. 8,
and the matter was referred to Aldermen
Hurst. Delgar and Boyle with power to act:
The purchase of drainage pipe for Mill and
Washington streets and Hardy avenue was
referred 10 the committee on public works.
The ordinance forbidding the carrying on OF
any business en- Sunday was read for the Sec
ond tine. 1t was adopted and ordered pub
lished.
Two bids were received for lighting the
city with electricity at the expiration OF the
present coutracr, one from the Sumter Electric
Light Co. and one from ]. J. Hardy The
bid of the Sumter Electric Light Company
was accepted, being the lower bid, and COM
mittee, consisting of Aldermen Hugbson,
Flowers and Delgar, was appointed to drats
contract.
The bid Of the Sumter Electric Light Com
papy was: For 40 arc lights, 1000 candle
power, $75 each per year; for additional
lights in excess of 40 up to so, $50 each pei
year additional lights in excess of so up to
so at $65 each per year. For incandescen'
lights used in and around the City Hall &c
cents per month each.
| The bid of J. J. Hardy was: For ars
lights, SllO each per annum on 81 Lights.
The new contract will save the city 81, ,20G
per year on arc lights and give three addi
tional lights, and $40 per year on incandes
cent lights.
The question of an extension of the time
for the payment of taxes was brought up
but no action was taken except to direct th'
Clerk to receive taxes without penalty nnti
the next Couacii meeting on December 28th
The Committee on Public Works recon-
mended that committee of three be appoint
ed to consult with the County Board o
Commissioners to arrange for the working
ou the county chain gang of prisoners sen
fenced by the Mayors court, the labor o
said prisoners to be returned in kind unde
the direction of the Superintendent of tn
county chain gang.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-21
MARRIAGES IN B1sHoPv1LLE
Rev. W. T. Duncan and Miss Re-
becca Green the Contracting
Parties.

Bishopville, Nov l5.--A very pretty mar
riage ceremony was performed in the aetho-
dist church today at ll:30 o'clock The
contracting parties were Rev. ". T. Duncan
and Miss Rebecca A. Green. To sweet strains
of Lobeugrin' ssMarch. skiIlfully performed by
Hrs. Eikins, wife of the officiating minister.
the bride and groom passed slowly down the
aisle and took position under 40 arch o!
eyergreens, where the Rev. Mr. Elkins, &C.
cording to the beautiful ceremony of the
Methodist church, united them in the happy
bonds of wedleck.
Messrs. Robbie Muidrow, Theodore Law,
Muldrow Green and John Muldrow acted as
ushers of the occasion. The bride is the only
daughter of Dr.. Henry D. Green, Of Sumter
county. She has been for several years one
of the most popular and Efficient teachers in
our graded school aud the esteem in which
sha is held By ner former pupils was atiested
by the whole school being marched in body
to witness the marriage. The groom, Rev
W. T. Duncan, is a promising young min
lister of the South Carolina Conferences and
host Of friends wish the happy par long aud
useful lives.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-21
NEW ADVERTIsEMENrs.
It Is Important

The Watcaman ard Southron has
had on It's list for many years some
valued subscribers whose subscrip.
tioBs are renewed punctually; but
there are others who have not done
80, and we desire to urge upon them
the Importance of settling up.
Following the name of the address
on each paper is date indicating
che time to which the last payment
vas made and from which the sub
scription lie due Please look at il
and govern yourself accordingly. 4
there is any error in the figures, look
up your last receipt and have the
date corrected. We cannot continue
sending the paper without settlement.
Prompt attention TO this will ssve us
from sending cut bills, which are
being made ont.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-21
Death Of Meier Frierson.

After pretracted illness and in the 72d
wear of his age, Meier Frierson departed this
life last Tuesday night, Dec. l3, at 10 O'Clock
at his home on Liberty Street.
The deceased was remarkable mau Of bic
race. Reared in the family of Mr.. N. E.
Muldrow of the Salem section, and though
of pure African blood, he was treated more
as member of the household than a slave,
aod there was that mutual regard and at
tachmen. which 80 often characterized the
relation Of master and servant IN aute-oeilum
days.
When Meier became freedman be did not
withdraw his church membership from hi5
white friends, but remained consistent mem
ber of the Presbyterian Church of this city
to the time Of his death, being always present
at the services aod regular contributor to
it's expenses he did not withhold his coz
tribations even dnring his months of sickness
but sent ,hsm when unable to attend in per-
son. Aud this Christian consistency vas not
merely outward and formal, but all his pro.
fessions and experiences gave evidence of
possession of vital godliness. The saoJeet Of
this sketch was one of natures gentlemen,
| the type of which was seen SO frequently
among the household servants Of the rehned
families of the olden times. He was neat in
dress, consderate, respectful, courteous and
deferential To this WAS added uprightness,
honesty and falfhfulness. He never aspired
to Office, nor meddled in politics, but was
conten, to pursue the quiet tenor of his way
10 diIieent application 10 his chosen occupa'
tion-that of tsilorirg by which be not
only supplied his present wants, but was
able to lay up considerable in store for the
future.
By the exception al course of conduct which
Meier chose TO follow be estranged himself
in large measure from his own race, and thus
put himself in nos,tion of isolation between
the two races tina. required 6rn,uess to main
tain. BE never sweryed from il, however,
but occupied it with such dignity and stabil-
ity as commanded the respect of the one as
well as the other He regarded and treated
his own people with all the sympathy, con-
sideration and respect that be thought them
eutitled to, out be Dever surrendered bis early
attachments aad respects, but maintained
them to the last aud extended them to the
race to which these belonged. Nor did these
early white friends turn from him, but con.
,ipued to show kindness and respect to him
when in health, and such as had opportunity
| ministered to him in his sickness and death.
So We dc but justice to the memory OF Melzer
Frierson, when We say that in his death toe
Presbyterian Church has lost consistent
| member and our city useful citizen.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-21
Blanding-Ingram.

The marrisge rites of Mr. D. N. Blandicg
and Miss George Ingram were celebrated in
the Presbyterian Church at 80 o'clock last
Wednesday afternoon, in the presence of the
numerous friends of the bride and groom.
The large edi6ce was tastefnlly decorated
with ferns, palms and pot,ed plants and
Was lighted with candles.
The bride entered with her sister, Mrs. c..
C. Fishhurne, and Mr.. Blsnding with h.is
BEST man, Mr. j. MeF. Spsnn, while the We'd
ding March from Tannehauser was played
by AIR. q. J. Winn, Jr. The ushers were
Messrs. W. T. Aycock, E. D. Ingram, J..
NJ. Earle and Edward Haynsworth and they
stood two On either side of the altar during the
ceremony, which was performed by Rev. n.
w. Edmunds. While the solemn and beau.
tiful ceremony was in progress, soft music, in
q miaor key, was played on the organ, filing
the church with melody that was, like an
uDdertone of happiness to the occasion.
The bride who wore becoming dress of
tau colored cloth, trimmed with braid, and a
bat to match, was as pretty and charming a
bride as ever plighted her troth in the old
church She is the youngest daughter Of
Mrs. q. C.. Ingram. and is one of the love-
iest and mest accomplished young ladies' of
this city.
Mr.. Banding is the youngest con cf Col.
James D. Banding; and is well known and
esteemed in the city and elsewhere in the
State, being a graduate Of the South Caro-
lima College, with numerous friends and
classmates in all parts of South Carolina.
Immediately after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs.
Blandiog left for Charleston on the evening
train, ard will SO thence to Aiken where
they will spend few days before going to
Augusta and other places to spend the honey
moon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-21
The Msyesville Smallpox.

1t is stated that the smallpox epidemic in
the country adjacent to Mayesvile is much
more widespread and serious than was at
6rst reported. Dr.. James Evans, secre-
tary of the State Board of Health, pursued
his Investigations further after reporting to
the governor that there were forty cases. and
it was found that there we're more than one
hundred cases, perhaps more in the country
Dr.. King has been appointed to take charge,
and every effort will be made to prevent a
further spread of the disease
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-21
PERSONAL.

Kr. Geo. NcCaschen, of Wisacky, waa in
the city Friday.
Nr. j. VI. Weldon, of Spring Hill, was 10
The city Monday.
NIL. B. n. Dsgr, of Florence, has been
yisitug in the city.
Nr. W. 20 Cain, of Prisateer, spent yes.
serday IN the city.
Miss Julia Stiles is visiting her sister, Mrs.
a. w. Crosswell.
Miss Annie Furman, of Clemson College, is
visiting Miss Eliza Cooper.
Miss Emma Mood, after stay Of month
in Summerton has returned hons.
Prof. Hugh G. Haynsworth, of Forman
University, IS at home for the holidays.
Mrs. r. q. Jennings, of Orangeburg, is
visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Perry
Moses
Miss Sammie Earle, who has been visiting
se.ssives IN this city has returned to her homo
10 Anderson.
Nr Sam Clifton returned from the Geor-
gia Medica College Friday oight to spend tha
holidays with his father, Rev. J. a. Clifton.
Nc. Isaac Harby, who has just returned
from Puerto Rico, where he spent several
months with the Second Regiment Engineers,
q. 8. ", is in the city visiting his parents.
Rev. John Kershaw, of Charleston, arrived
IN the city yesterday morning, having come
up to conduct the services at the marriage
OF Mr.. Panl j. Kennedy and Miss Pauline
Gsiiiard.
DR.. e. S. Booth, of Mannville, who return
ed this last Thursday from attending the an
npaf meeting of the Grand Lodge A. F. n. il
Charleston. vas appointed District Deputy
Grand Master for the Fourteenth District to
succeed District Deputy r. N. Zsmp, who has
served in that capacity number of years.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-21
A Surprise Party.

On Thursday evening, Dec. 18th, Rev. A.
E. Chandler and wife were visited by quite q
crowd, sixteen in nnmber, of ladies and gen.
,Iemen from the Missionary Society, of tbe
Mission Chapel N. E. Church, and received
from them most generous pounding" and
q genuine surprise as with the exception oi
the usher, Mr.. George Beaumont) not one oi
;he number had they ever met before.
They brought their music books and en-.
liveDed the hearts of that lonely apd aged
couple with their sweet songs, sacred and
secular. Recitations from the young ladies
were also in order. A most enjoyable even.
ing /. was, cheering for days to come With i,a
pleasant remembrance the recipients of tbei,
kindness.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-21

Many 8 household is saddened because
of the failure to keep on hand safe and
absolutely certain cure for Group such as
One Minute Cough.Cure. See that you: little
ones are protected against emergency
Hughson .Ligon Co.
The Mayors Court was in session again
yesterday morning. John Scafe and Charlie
McKagen were before the Mayor for fighting
on Main Street Monday afternoon. They
plead guilty and were fined 81 each.
Late to bed and early to rise, prepares a
mao for his bone in the skies But early to
bed and Little Early Riser the pill that
makes life longer and better and wiser
Hug bson-Ligon Co.
Superintendent Edmunds reports the fol-
lowing enrolment of pupils for the month
of November: Washington Street School
1856, Lincoln School 259; total 645.
Soothing, healing, cleansing, De Wits
Witch Haze! Salve is the implacable enemy of
sores, buros and wounds. II never fails to
cure Piles. You may rely npou it.-hugh-
son-Ligon.
The marriage of Mr.. Donald MtQueen
Banding induced us to ask COL Blandng
somewhat of his family, knowing that it vas
large and ecatiered He permits us to say
that Don is the 18th child be has given
away in marriage; but be has received in
return more than be has given away-ihst
his family older and younger, including
Sons and daughters-n-law, plumber 81, Of
whom "a survive; and these are scattered
over the late Confederacy, from Marion and
Di1ous line to the Rio Grande What a
family record And Col. Blauding, the
head of the family, nearing bis four score
years, is still sticking to the post of duty, after
81 years of active practice in the law and is,
we believe the Oldest living law practitioner
10 the State.
Mothers, We call your attention to Pitte'
Carrainatiye. 1t acts promptly, it is pleas
the taste, and The children will take it
wi,nout coaxing. 1t relieves promptly and
permasently. If we can get you to use ii,
you will get others to do likewise. Your
druggist sells it. J. F. W. DeLorma.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-21
A Costly Fire.

Summerron, Dec. l5.-Capt Sabb Can
tey's barns and stables with 500 bushels OF
corn, 80 tons of bay, 800 bushels of cotton
seed two foe mules and oce milk cow, were
burned last night at o'clock.
The Rev. A. B. Watson also lost q fine
horse in the re. having lef, his horse With
Mr.Cautey while away at conference.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-21
McColl-Scarborough.

At the residence of Col ". D. Scarbor-
ouRh, the brides father, Scarboro, s. c., at
O'Clock last Wednesday afternoon, Miss Eva
Scarborough and Mr.. W. M. McColl, Of Flor.
ence, were united in marriage, Rev. G. c
Brown, officiating. Mr.. aud Mrs. McColl
came to this city imn edietely after the cere-
mopy and took the train for Florence.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-21

A ccoeh is not like fever. 1t does not
hase TO run certain course. Cure it quick
ly and efectually with One Minute Cough
Cure, The best remedy for ali ages and for the
most severe cases. We recommend it because
it's good -Hugnson-Ligon Co.