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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-19
FAITH IN POWELL,
Beers Make skinful Movement That
Shows Comprehension Of the
Situation.

LONDON. Oct, 1S,-There is still no
authentic news from Mafeking, but all
reports tend to confirm the belief that
Colonel Baden Powell is holding his
own, and no credit is given to the
vague rumor that flag OF truce had
been displayed,
A considerable engagement Is antici-
pated in the vicinity Of Ladysmith to-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-19
WANT FIGHTING MEN.

LONDON, Oct, 1S.-A supplementary
army estimate has been issued asking
the house Of commons to vote an ad-
ditional $1,000 men and 100000 pounds
$50 OeO, ,OOO) in consequence Of the sit
uation in South Afric.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-19
SMELLING TROUBLE.

CAMP GLENCOE, Natal, Oct. IS, 3 p.
m.-Roer scouts have been sighted at
Hattingspruit, seven miles from the
British camp, and an engagement Is
imminent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-19
IMPROVEMENT VS.. SENTIMENT

NEW YORK, Oct 1s.-The dwelling
once occupied by former President
Martin Van Buren, at No. 81 East 9th
street, has Just been sold and it is an
nounced that the property will be con-
verted into business block.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-19
NEWARK SAILED.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. S-The
cruiser Newark sailed today for Manila,
via Guam.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-19

Continued on page four.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01
IN GOLD WATER.

Annual Chrfstaas HAndtc.p Of Lonasn
ssrpsatiAs swimmsrs-
Long before most Of US were out Of
bed ON Saturday morning. December
Gath. . shivering band of Serpentins
swimmers stood ruefully surveying
the ice-coated course. over which they
usually hold their annual Christmas
handicap. Ics. as rule, IL q trivfn
matter to those indomitable spiritA
but it is . more serious impediment
where racing is concerned. 80. fos
the first time In thirty -four ysars-ths
whole lifetime Of the club, in fact
the course was reversed. the race be-
ing started from the east instead Of
the west, thus insuring q stretch Of
water free from obstruction. Prevf-
ously the winner had always finished
at flag post in the water; this time
he had to reach the shore. where the
winning nag was held. At O'Clock
in the morning at this time Of year il
not a popular hour to turn out for
open-air entertainment, and there was
not big crowd present: the fact that
the race was held a day earlier than
usual. too, probably took . certain
number Of would-be onlookers by sur
prise. The race itself resulted In .
somewhat easy win for q. Harrison.
CambridBe university freshman, who
vas given . start of 20 seconds.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01
oHINNiNo sHoEs IN tsAvAfsA.


n Il Nov Done hy Aner sA.a q Ne
s ducsa nasss-
Z Until few days ago no Americas.
neero or white, had attempted TO COM
pels with the little Spaniards who
rusned around the streets Of Havana
yeliing "Limpia!" which In English
means shine Ten cents has been
The price for this luxury for time Inn
memorial, and, no one ever dreamed
Of a day when the price would be cut
In half. To-day, however. i've cents
(Spanish) Il al that 1t costs. Yankee
enterprise has invaded the bootblacks'
territory, and : 12-year-old negro Is
retailing at 50 per cent. discount. A
few nights ago the Prado. Havana's
main thoroughfare. was crowded with
Americans in front Of the Gran Hotel
Pasaje. An old negro woman, de-
crepit and ragged, walked BY the hotel
leading negro youth who spoke Eng
lish. Both were penniless and hun
gy. The old woman pleaded with the
Americans for enough wherewith to
buy something to eat for herself and
the boy. Among those who heard her
story was Colonel James q. Tate. .
Baltimore millionaire. who for many
years has spent his winters In foreign
lands. and this year selected Havana
He heard, the story of the woman. and
his heart went out to the young wan
derer who had been brought on I
transport from Savannah by q reg1-
ment Of soldiers. who had abandoned
him on reaching Havana He led the
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01
THE BEAR rLAo PARTY.


'easvtvers - That oasAers.e -
Yt0aseraL
On the 2sth Of January . Napa dis
patch was printed in the ChronicIs
which reported that Harvey Potter
field. aged 70. . resident Of Carneros
Creek. Napa county: Eca Dewill Of
Lake county. and another man of Mem
docino county constitute the sole sur
vivors of the original Bear nag party
which organised at Keliogg's MIL.
three miles west Of st. Helena. in 184e,
and captured sonoma in June Of that
year. Referring to this dispatch. John
Gordon, resident Of Rumsey, Yolo
county. writes to the Chronicle - fol-
lows: IT wish to say that whoever
wrote that dispatch is mistaken. The
Bear nag was raised In the Mission OF
Sonoma. The men who raised It were
Todd. Peter Storm, Abe Elliott, Jim
McChriston and myself. Todd and
Peter Storm made the nag. was
there and saw It made. Ny sister.
Mrs. Nathan Coombs. Of Napa. helped
to sew It. served under tile Bear
flag for four months At soponia gar
rison. Porter1eld was at Sonoma ~
a soldier under the same captain that
served-Capt. John Grigsby. came
to California in 1871 and have resided
in Napa and Yolo counties ever since" !"
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01
BEAVER CREEK ITEMS.
What the People are Doing In This
Prosperous and Progressive
Section Of the County.

DC. Green's family have the
measles.
Sunday school was well attended
last Sunday.
Rumor has it There's going to be
wedding in this good good old
place. and we wish they Wood
riff.
John Huber of Carlile, one of the
best young men in the Arkansas val
ley, is making frequent visits on
Beaver. We(D are glad to see you
John, come often.
Everybody went to the circus at
Florence, and our locality was almost
deserted, Uncle Geo. Toof being about
the only one that didn't see the els-
phant.
Judge McGowen of Glendale. the
Beaver valley politician, is feminist
Congressman John G. Bell because Of
lis anti-expansion speech.
;cu. helso contemplates going to
Wilbur to work his claims this sum-
mer. We hope success will crown
his efforts and that he will strike it
rich.
/ Geo. Green and wife of Fountain,
are visiting Mr.. Green's parents.
Mrs. H. l.. Dixon and daughter,
Helen, who have been spending several
months at Canon City on account Of
Mrs. Dixon's health, passed through
Beaver Sunday on their way to Dem
Yer, where they will visit several
days with relatives before returning
their home at st. Joseph. Missouri.
Several Beaver Creekets will go to
Marshall lass on the excursion June
25th.
Cattlemen around Beaver are NOV
ing cattle up on the head of Beaver
creek, there being no grass on the
range here. Rain is needed badly.
G. H. Bissel, publisher of the Flor
ence Citizen, was getting acquainted
on Beaver last week.
John Hubler was thrown from his
horse Sunday evening, rec living a
severe shaking up. His horse begun
bucking with him near the bridge at
Ed Fulmen's place and kept up the
performance until it fell off the bridge.
The result is, it is hard to say which
is the worst disfgured, John or the
horse. GRAY EAGLE
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01
ENGRAVED
CALLING
CARDS


They cost but a trihe more
than printed ones and are
much more tasty and fashion
able. Well bred people insist
on having their cards engrav-
ed. We furnish the finest
quality of calling cards for la
dies or gentlemen:
100, plate furnished. $500
100, including plate. ST. so.
Orders promptly filed for
engraved announcements and
invitations.
'THECIIY BOOK STORE
:. E. rgLTz.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

Having taken charge of the repair
ing and shoe business of the late j..
c. McQuay, at 215 North Third street,
l shall be pleased to meet all former
patrons of this shop, guaranteeing
the best of work and courteous treat
ment. HERMAN ScHIELEI. 1874
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01
Notice to the Public.

After this date. whenever prisoner
escapes, a signal will be given on the
steam whistle at the State Penitentiary
by continuous blowing for five minutes.
ANY person who makes capture and
return of an escaped convict, will be
paid q reward of fifty dollars.
2Ot4 c. P. HoYT, Warden.
Canon City, Colo. May 18th, 1899.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

Civilization began with the first bar
of soap. The higher the state of
civilization the oftener the change of
linen. When you change send the
linen to the Canon Steam Laundry.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

Good goods are always the cheap
est; Thomas handles the highest
grade wheels manufactured all 1899
models-and he sells them on easy
payments. 13tf
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

Miss Victoria Rudolph departed
Friday for Greeley where she will
visit a short time and attend the
commencement of the Colorado Nor
NAL College.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

A. E. Ford. wife and little boy,
came over from Colorado Springs last
Friday to attend che funeral of Willie
Catlin.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

DR.. Sapero takes no incurable cases
consult him at the Central June 1st
to June llth. Consultation and ey-
animation for glasses free.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

Rev. Mcmillan returned Tuesday
from the General Assembly, where he
had been as delegate.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

Money to loan; amount, large o.
small, on long or short time.
l8 j. NJ. RAGsDALE & Son.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

M. Belle Minor, principal in the
high school, will pass the summer in
Missouri. She left Monday for Kan
sas City.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

If yon have granulated lids, sore
eyes or any defects with the ear,
nose, throat, or catarrh, consult DR..
Sapero, at the Central hotel, June
lst to June l1th. Consultation and
examination for glasses free.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

Mr.. Coleman, the well known min
eral hunter of this city, spent a day
or two in Wet Mountain valley last
week.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

The Westcliffe Tribune says that
the owners of the Rock of Ages, a
Grape creek property in which gold
in paying quantity was recently dis
covered, are energetically developing
the mine.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

The autocrat Of the breakfast
table is bread made from Grown
Patent" flour. Your grocer has it.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

News has been received of the
death of w. B. Decker at his home,
Battle Creek, Michigan, last week.
Mr.. Decker came to Canon last sum
mer and was for some months mana
ger of the Hot Springs hotel.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

The regular meeting of the AS
sociated Charities will be held at the
C. P. church June 9Th, at 2:3O p. m.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

New Styles of Ladies and Gents
Shoes for spring and summer, just in
at Davis. 3l3 Main street. l3
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

Judge Eldred came in Monday
from short visit at his old home in
Illinois.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

W. NJ. Lewis, the undertaken, has
been in Denver for several days at
tending State meeting of his pro-
fession.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01
Harry Tarbell Of Denver looked
after interests at Dawson last week.

Harry Tarbell Of Denver looked
after interests at Dawson last week.
Money to loan on real estate at 8
per cent, by Woodford & Dawson.
Mrs. j. D. Wells is in the city for
short visit
Hall Morrison is now located at
Hiatt's grocery store. Hall is all
right any place.
Ore glasses and compasses. Fine
assortment. Beecher's Drug Store.
Mrs. Jack Palmer visited last week
with Mrs. Stanley Harrinton at Grip
pie Creek.
Il is claimed that the Independence
mine is producing gold at the rate of
$4,000 day.
The RECORD handles engraved call
ing cards. Best styles and lowest
prices.
W. P. Tucker and wife Of Denver
spent Thursday and Friday with Mr..
and Mrs. T. M. Harding.
Miss Mary Marsh departed Satur-
day for her home in Gunnison, where
L. xxx.n wnao %ha o,,vvnrnor
Bicycles on the installment plan on
almost any terms at Thomas Bicycle
store. l3tf
Miss Mabel Handbook left Saturday
for the home of her parents in Leaven-
worth, Kansas.
Buy your new Hat at BethePs.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

Mayor Thomas has been selected a
member of the State racing board for
the l.. A. w.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

Happiness is this world is mostly
in little things-one of these is good
bread make the flour that will
make the best. Ask your grocer for
Grown Patent" flour.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

On account of the Colorado Chris
tian Endeavor society the D. & r. G.
will sell tickets to Greeley and return
at one fare for the round trip. Tickets
on sale June 1st and End.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01
Save money, buy your underwear
at Betheps. 20t4

On May 2Sth there was born to
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Anderson, son.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

Distilled water, SC per gallon.
Free to invalids, Canon Steam Laundry.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

For your strawberry boxes go
10 Smith Mer. Co
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

New Kodak Booklet, Free. Beech
er's Drug Store. 20
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

We are selling and exchanging con-
siderable good property. Ifyou have
either to dispose of, list it with us.
18 ]. M. RAGsDALE e. Son.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01


For your strawberry boxes go
10 Smith Mer. Co
W. M. Lewis, the undertaken, has
been in Denver for several days at
tending a State meeting of his pro-
fession.
Happiness is this world is mostly
in little things one of these is good
bread I'VE make the flour that will
make the best. Ask your grocer for
Grown Patent" flour.
Joe McKeehan is now drawing soda
water and washing bottles for Hunter
Palmer. Joe is always good at any
thing he goes at.
Miss Knorr of CINCINNATI, Ohio, is
visiting Canon for pleasure mot for
health, and is stopping with Mrs.
Kester at S19 Harrison avenne.
Nice new styles in Ladies' Shoes
for spring and summer, just received
at Davis, 3l3 Main street. l4tf
Mrs. Jane Robinson and daughter,
Miss Will Vaughn, returned Friday
to Victor, after month pleasantly
passed in Canon City. Mrs Robinson
is building at Sixth and College.
Miss Lucia Lee Priest is a promi-
nent candidate in voting contest in
augurated by the Cripple Creek Times
for free trip to Niagara Falls this
summer.
Alice & Lewis delivered a large
load to Florence and another to
Chandler last week.
B.NG. Woodford, Notary Public,
with Woodford & Dawson, RECORD
office.
Invitations are ont for the wed-
d;no of Misc Mary pannev IN Mr.
Fredrick P. Wilson. The affair will
take nlaca at Christ church Wedres-
day evening, June 7th, at 8 30 o'clock.
w u n..;ou -. ..,., :. e.,;a.
Sd. -:
80 s.s;s;t;. " -
year.
MISS anna macAin, instfuc.or IN y
must =, IN 'i,e oahoh oi.y Schools ie''
ias' ihurSoay vi d WISH " ner ofo.n-
ei q. TUT Logan. from 'nere sne
r.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

An invitation to the graduating
exercises of the Colorado State Nor
NAL school at Greeley bears the
names of Miss Stella Roberts and Miss
Ethel Amick of Canon City. Tn.
commencement occurred Wednesday,
May 31st.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

Bicycles on the installment plan on
almost any terms at Thomas Bicycle
store. l3tf
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01
Spectacles, Beecher's drug store.

SpecbaCleS, beeCnerS 8 0TuR STORE.
Bee Hives at
SMITH MER. co.
A. R. Waters, the osteopath has
moved to the parlors over Mayhew's
jewelry store.
New stationery. Beecher's Drug
Store. 20
Benz. Steinmeyer visited his daugb-
ter, Mrs. c. W. Lanning, at Lamar
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Marks combined
business with pleasure in Westcliffe
last week.
Our bicycles are the best on the
market and we are selling at the low
est prices and on the easiest terms.
l3tf F. E. THOMAS.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

Joe McKeehan is now drawing soda
water and washing bottles for Hunter
Palmer. Joe is always good at any
thing he goes at.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

Nice new styles in Ladies' Shoes
for spring and summer, just received
at Davis, 313 Main street. 14tf
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

Herb Bowlby returned last week
from prospecting trip in the north
western part of the State.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

Miss Mabel Handbook left Saturday
for the home of her parents in Leaven-
worth, Kansas.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

Miss Knorr of CINCINNATI, Ohio, is
visiting Canon for pleasure--not for
health, and is stopping with Mrs.
Kester at 819 Harrison avenne.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

Miss Mary Marsh departed Satur-
day for her home in Gunnison, where
she will pass the summer.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

Mrs. Jane Robinson and daughter,
Miss Will Vaughn, returned Friday
to Victor, after a month pleasantly
passed in Canon City Mrs Robinson
is building at Sixth and College.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

Buy your new Hat at Bethers.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

Miss Anna Mackin, instructor in
music in the Canon City schools left
last Thursday on visit to her broth
er at Fort Logan. From there she
goes to Osceola, Nebraska, for the
summer. Pfc
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

B.NG. Woodford, Notary Public,
with Woodford & Dawson, RECORD
office.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

Invitations are out for the we'd
ding of Miss Mary Penney to Mr..
Fredrick P. Wilson. The affair will
take place at Christ church Wednes-
day evening, June 7th, at 8:3O o'clock.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

w. P. Tucker and wife of Denver
spent Thursday and Friday with Mr..
and Mrs. T. M. Harding.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

Alice & Lewis delivered a large
load to Florence and another to
Chandler last week.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1899-06-01

W. H. Dozier was taken to Salida
Sunday, where an operation was per-
formed for appendicitis. Mr.. Dozier
has been suffering for more than a
year.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20

City Council ne. in regular session last
Wednesday night.
The finance Committee reported unfa7ora-
bly on claim Of Mrs. Rosa Morris for dam.
ages to goods in front of h7r store, alleged to
have been sustained by careessuess Of super
iotendent of streets while sprinkliog streets.
Courc! approves the report and for the
further reason, for if even bad there ben
damage it was 10 the nature Of trespass
for which the city was not liable.
Committee on public works reported that
the Comfy Board OF Commissioners could
not undertake tie drainage OF Factory
Branch until after the January meeting
that toe Southern Railway had agreed to do
their share of the work
The FIRE departu ent committee reported the
purchase of lot 90 Liberty Street upon
which to erec; house for Delgar Reel Squad
Action of the committee was approved.
The clerk presented appeal OF w. Y. l..
sisrshall from the judgment of the Mayors
Court requiring him to pay brokers' license
and 20 ger cest peoalty, amounting to $50
Hearing of appeal was deferred until ne1'
meeting.
Couocil accepted the Offer of II. Curtis
w poIUt duu wv U y StlSee oi6So.
Action was deferred ca the petition ]. D.
Davis and others for Ere hydrant and arc
light oa Mannipg Avenue.
Clerk presented discharge by secretary
of state of the City Hall property from
lien of taxes for 1897 and 1898. BE stated
that reductioo in valuation from $1,000
to S7,00 had been granted that taxes and
penalty thereon amounting to .Sl7S 49 bad
been paid Report approved.
The committee appointed TO look after
electric light contract repor'ea 'hh. The Sum-
ter Electric Light and Ice Co, successors to
the Sumter Electric Light Co.. hsd assumed
performance Of contract entered ia'o by their
predecessors.
The eIk was instruc.3s to prepare an or
diosnce forbidding uhhatered horses and
mules be;og driven through the streets.
Al 1iinance amending an ordinance fer
The protection Of the Sumter Water Co. had
its second reading, was adopted end ordered
published
resolution was adopted TO put up mail
boxes eecured b. Coneressmen Stokes II the
most con vehiect locslltiss and to have tbs
meii taken up twice daily by policemen.
Corncl ordered tie erection os one Of the
three additional arc lights at Withe7spooo
Bros & Co factory. The other two 10 be
located al such po!ats es the committee 90
public works shsl ccss!der best.
A report was susrl:t:ed by NJ. Finn show.
iog cost Of nacadam work which ls proposed
to be doue, aod it was resolved that the
auouat OF bonds TO BE Issued for this ana
other improvements shall be $4,000
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20
THE CHRISTMAS OFFERING.
Collections for Christmas Gifts fo
the Poor Of Sumter.

A: the joint nee,iog OF tSSe Sunday scoools
held 10 the Preabyterian Church Sunday
afternoon, ip accordance with the custom Of
former years, a collection was taken up to
provide Christmas dinner and gifts for the
poor of the city TIE coilectioa amounted to
Sts.l2 The following coz mi.fec was sp-
pointed l.. |. Psrrott, chairmsn. From the
Methods. Church, MISS Blaoch Pate; Pres
byterisn, Miss Lucia Roach and Dr.. G w.
Dick !: Lutheran, srs. Lsugbery and Mrs.
Laffer.y Daptis, Church, Misses Helen
Browa end Eliza Chandler Episcopal,
Misses JAMIE aikeil ard Bessie Lee; Msgnolla
Street, Mrs Turcer aod Miss Lucy Briokley
at the siethod;st Courch Sunday night 8
collection amounting to Sl4 IS was taken up.
Gauecock Lodge K. OF P contributed Slo,
and Sl.23 was given Monday which msde the
total amcunt oa hand SIS.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20
August Flower.

''It is Surprising fact, says Prof. Hou-
Ton, ";has n my travels 10 ali paris Of the
world, 70, the last ten years, have net more
people having used Green's August Flower
than aoy other remedy, f., dyspepsia, de-
ragged liver and stomach, aud Tor cousiipa-
tion. | fod for tourists aud salesuen, o. for
persons Sling ofice positions, waere head
acaes aad general bad fce3icgs from Irregular
habits exist, that G,een's Angus, F.ower IS E
grand remedy. Il does not iaja,e the sys'em
oy freqaect use. asd IS exceileo. foy sour
s.ouechs sue .ndigession" Sample bottles
free at Dr. a China's. Sola By dealer5 in
all civilizsd countries 1918