The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-08-31
A Visit to Smithv1lle.

| would like to have the privilege OF .eIl-
ing the readers of The Watchman about the
delightful trip made, together with kins-
man of ui0e, to Spring Hill AID community.
We started from Sumter about o'clock
last Tuesday morning, the 18th, on our
wheels.
The 6rst few miles were very disagreeable
on account OF the heavy dew, and in short
time we were both thoroughly wet. But az
the SUP dried the dew and the roads became
q little better, We got along very we'll.
About o'clock We reached Giliard'sA
Roads, aud, after resting few minutes,
started for Heriet's X ;Roads. The crops
along the way were all unusually good, es-
pecially that of Mr.. r. N. Aman. Mr.
Aman seems to be very successful farmer,
and, combined with this, he runs large
saw mill and gin, besides doing an extensive
mecantie business. Tan o'clock found us at
Mr.. Pope Weldon's, another progressive
farmer of Heriot's K Roads. We were quite
hungry, anG. did ample justice to che good
dinner he set before us.
After four hours rest We mounted our
wheels agaiu for Spring Hill. This part of
our ride was most enjoyable on account of
the beautiful scenery. The magnificent views
from the tops of the high hills, fully reward
ed US for Ghe trouble we had 10 climbing
them. The view from one bill was particu-
larly grand, that on which Mrs. Wilson lives
AS far as tie eye could reach, hills we're
piled up en hills. aud the deep valleys be-
tween gave one the impression that be vas
among the mountains. Up we went until
bout 5 clock, we came to the bill itself.
Springhill Methodist Church is situated 90 its
very summit IN a beautiful grove Of oaks.
Just below Ar. W. S. Smith has erected sD
imposing residence near his store and saw
mill. Below his house is a spring of the
most delightful water in the country. Mr.
Smith has it fixed very conveniently, running
the water through his dairy, aod thence
through large bath, house. The latter took
our notice most of all, as We were quite tired
and very warm.
After writing letter home We started
again on our wheels for Mr.. T. n. Grier's,
who lived about four miles from the hill, but
before we got very far a shower stopped US
and we took the night with Mr.. ice Wilson,
who is said to be one of the most successful
farmers 10 the whole country. Here We were
we'll entertained and the next morning tried
it sgain.
We reached Mr.. Grier's about 10 o'clock
and rested the remainder of the day. he
and his good wife did all they could for ue to
rest our weary limbs, ard gave us all the
fruit we could eat.
This i., indeed, the finest country for fruit
any how, that ever saw. There was 20 erd
to water melons, grapes, peanuts, dgs, ap-
Piles and peaches, and We were in great dan
ger of making ourselves sick, but still they
wanted Us to eat.
The reighborhood for several miles is called
Egypt: why, do not know, and here We
spent most of our time. Everybody was busy
with their fodder, but still they found time to
entertain US we'll.
The crops everywhere were 10 splendid
condition, except for the grass caused by the
late raios. We visited Mr., "Wes' Weldon,
and also Mr. Ben White, both of whom bad
| good c:ops, Mr. Weldons cotton being espe-
cially 6ne. All the crops were good, but
| after seeing them all we came to the conclu-
sion that Dir. Lawrence Whites was the best
of all. His stock and everything around the
place we're in the best condition. He and Nj.
Weldon, his neigbbor, each have one of the
finest colts We ever saw, and it would take
good Judge to say which was the best.
We wish to mention especially the kind
ness If Mr. White and his wife. Besides he-
ing most entertaining IN their home, be
placed his buggy at our disposal and carried
US wherever We wished
One day was spent 10 the old historic city
! of Csmden, which greatly interested us.
The people all seem busy and the old towo
eeems to be moving after its long sleep. On
our way to Camden we passed several splen-
did farms, the owners of which deserve spe-
cal MERTON, but it is impossible since was
stranger in the country aud did not know
their namss Mr. White also took us to the
county campaign meeting at Smitbville.
| ~, FOO
OF Lee County Their speeches seemed to be
all on kissing babies.
On the whole We bad most enjoyable ten
days's vacation, and if any ore wants to
have like time, my advice is to 60 to Spring
hill We chose different road hore and
cane by Oswego The roads we're better and
ora So bo trin rnnch oa aier |, n, W