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The age-herald., 1899-08-08
Claimants Want the Recent Sale Set
 Aside. IRREGULARITIES ALLEGED Bill Ol Exceptions Sets Forth That
 There Was Combination TO KEEP SELLING PRICE DOWN Attorneys Have Already Made $40,000 Out of the Properety-The Officials Continue Silent on the Street
 Car Consolidation Subject
TO KEEP SELLING PRICE DOWN

Although the Highland Avenue and Belt railroad was sold last week by the order of Judge Shelby of the United States circuit court and it was supposed that the poor old dummy line was out of the attorneys hand for all time to come, it seems that new complications have arisen which bid fair to tie the road up again.
 A. M. South and Matilda Swope, of this city, have, through their attorney, F. s. White. filed a bill of exceptions to the re- port of the sale which will be made by Clerk N ". Trimble praying Judge Bruce that the sale be set aside. The bill goes on to give number of reasons, the substance of them being that the S176000, for which price the road was sold, will not be enough to pay all the debts and judgments which exist against the road. Mir. South and Mrs. Swope come in the latter class, having judgments aggregating s6,000 or $,OOO against the road for injuries received. These they have never been able to collect, nor will they be. unless the sale be set aside and the road be sold again for over SIC, ,00O Attorney White argues that the property is worth at least $250,0O0
 The bill claims that the sale of the road, which was set for noon, July q, was con- tinued until 3:30 o'clock of the same day without consent of the parties, and also sets forth other irregularities.
 The chief objection is set forth as fol- lows.
The age-herald., 1899-08-08

See the First avenue lot for sale by Chi chester, Yancey & Orr. St
The age-herald., 1899-08-08

Mrs. M. Wells of Guntersvile, Ala. is visiting her daughter, Mrs. F. M. Blake, in Twenty-first avenue, North.
The age-herald., 1899-08-08

InvigGrating and refreshing beer.
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A bargain. that lot on First avenue offer- ed by Chichester, Yancey & Orr. St
The age-herald., 1899-08-08

John Evans, son of City Auditor Evans, left Sunday night for Cincinnati, where he Will spend some time.
The age-herald., 1899-08-08
ELYTON CARS

Take you direct to the Bicycle Races Wednesday and Thurs. day nights.
The age-herald., 1899-08-08

Mir and Mrs. B. M. Brazeal and child let this morning for Sunnyside Va, MT. Bra zears old home. They will be away for five weeks.
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The Fees and O,her Debts

In view of the above legal proceeulnsS which have been begun. 1t is very inter- esting to figure up. as nearly as can be done the debts that will have to be paid with that $176000. In the first place, the original claim of the Columbian Equipment company against the Highland Avenue and Belt is said to be about $SO,0OO. Then James T. Woodward, of New York, bought a claim of about $42, 900 against the road which was at one time owned by the Bir- mingham Trust and Savings company Next come the attorneys fees and those of the receiver, amounting to nearly $O.OOO Jack Martin, the attorney for the Colum- bian Equipment company. and his asso- ciates, if there were any, are said to want s2OO0O for their services. The receiv- CTS fees for the work he has done for the road is estimated at about S12,000, and the receivers attorney comes in for about s5 900 or S6,OoO. Then there are the regular court costs, to say nothing of the fee which will be allowed Special Master Trimble, by the court. In addition to these debts, there are a number of others existing in the shape of judgments and several other large suits now pending.
 Captain Trimble is now engaged hearing testimony as to the amount of the original debt due the Columbia Equipment com pany by the Highland Avenue and Belt, which together with interest and improve ments which were made by the Colum- bian, are supposed to amount to about ESQ., 900. He Is also getting testimony as to the clue of the services rendered by the at torneys in the case and the receiver. He will make out the report of his findings as master, which may OF may not be accepted by the court but which it is supposed will be confirmed
 In this connection there is another piece of interesting gossip. All of these matters, including Clerk Trimble's original report on the sale, his report as master. and MT. Whites bill of expenses, are supposed to come up at the September term of the Fed eral court, but Judge Bruce is now sick at Tate Springs, Tenn, and it is not thought that he will be able to hold court until De- cember. In this event, the fate of the High land avenue line will have to be continued until that time.
The age-herald., 1899-08-08

City Treasurer George Eustis left yester- day afternoon for DeKalb county to spend few days
The age-herald., 1899-08-08

pr. E. A. Wilson mas returned from an extended trip north. While absent pr. Wilson took course in a prominent Chi cago post graduate school
The age-herald., 1899-08-08

Captain N. W. Trimble returned yester- day from short visit to Livingston.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-01

Weary women need 40 occasional dose of
Dr. n A Simmons' Liver Medicine to strength.
90 their nerves and inviRorate their sys,euns.
The boys who deliver The Item bad rough
time OF II Monday afternoon, bot they faced
the wiod and rain and delivered every sub.
scfiber's paper 90 their route before they
stopped. The people who were comfortably
housed, aod were annoyed because their
papers were a little late 10 coming. do not
realize " ha,itmeaps to BOY to 90 over route
Elk or seven miles long in the face Of eale
OF wind aod driving rain, such ss prevailed
that night, through slush and mud that makes
riding . bicycle the most difficult sort Of
work. 1t 10 hard and dis grseable work and
the boys, although paid for it, deserve fnll
credit for the faithful performance Of o trying
and dissgreeable duty, rather than blaue be.
caase they are not az prompt as they are in
pleasant weather.
1t 10 . great mistake for any one 10 leave
home for trip os any length on the railroad
without hrst securing q health certificate.
without q certificate they are almost sure 10
% held up by quarantine officers and suffer
delay, expense and great iucon venience
health certificate COSTS nothing but little
care and foretbou2ht and II IL should not be
called for nothing 10 lost by having it along.
10 travelling from place to place it is wise
Prscaution to bave the certificate stamped by
the ticket agent At each point that q ticket is
purchased, az the stamps on the back of the
ceruhcAte serve as the best and most satisfsc.
tory record Of the travellers itinerary and is
q convincing answer 10 any questions the
quarantine officers may ask about the route
subsequent to the time the certificate was
obtained.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-01

Mrs. Malvena Lee, colored woman of
Sumter, who was we'll known up to the time
OF emancipation, as servant 10 the family
Of tbs late Chief Justice franklin ]. Moses,
and since then more prominently koown as the
mother Of Sam Lee, died last Sunday night
at the home of her son.in.law, 2 E. Walker,
10 this city, where she has resided for the past
two years. For ls years previous to her
return here she lived in Washington, whers
her son and two daughters lived. Malvena,
10 the olden time held a high and trusted
place In the household of her owner, and so
far as We bsve heard has enjoyed the good
will and esteem of the family ever since. 90
October 18th, oo'y few days before her own
death, oos Of her daughters, the wife Of But.
Ter Spears, died in Washington city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-01

Greenville. s. O., Oct. 80 Rev. Geo. G.
Msy@ was installed as pastor Of the Second
Presbyterian Church yesterday uorning A
large crowd was prescott, and Rev. T. B.
Craig Of Fountain Ion presided over the ex.
ercises. Rev. Samuel g Byrd of the Colum.
oia Theological Seminary preached the in.
stslla,ioo sermon. which WAS mssterly and
eloquent. The constitutional questions we're
propounded by Mr.. Craig. who delivered the
charge to the pastor, aod 4 der Martin F.
Aasel ct the Fret Church delivered the
charge TO the people, which was full Of wise
counsel sod was much appreciated by the
congregation. Mr.. Mayes 10 about 80 years
OF sge. and graduated at the South Carolina
College and also At Princeton Theological,
Seminary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-01
PAY YOUR DEBTS.

rss date following your name on this
paper isdiessss The dsle on which your
sabsesipsios sxpisss. or frtm which date you
are is arrears. Examine the da,e on
,eur pspsr sud 10 you o~s ssy,hiug come
10 ss ones sod settle without further remind.
g or areiss. Many suoscribsrs are 10
assssrs. Iss year We aid not prtss them for .
'ssslsnsst ksowisg the scarcity Of money,
bss sew vs need chat is due aid We rtquep,
- early cad full ss,tleneo,.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-01
RELIGIOUS NOTES.

Rev. V. r. CASTOR occupied the Presby-
terian pulpit Sunday morning
Rev. Wn. Aiken Kelly held a service q,
the factory Sunday afternoon at 8 O'Clock.
The service was preparatory TO organising q
Sunday School. The organization will be
effected next Sunday afternoon
At the First Methodist Church Sunday nigh,
the pastor, Rev. ]. A. Clifton, preached a
most impressive sermon from ths text, "Tbe
wicked shall be turned into hell, aud all The
nations that forget God" The church was
filed With attentive people.
On Thursday evening, November I'd, there
will be special meeting Of the Young Mep' q
Christian Association. The meeting is an
important ooe, and every member should
attend.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-01
The School Bell.

At a recent meeting of tho City Board of
Education 1t was determined that beginning
with next Monday, OCTOBER 3Ott, the city bell
will sound Is times at 8 80 a. n =, as q signal
for the pupils to leave their homes to attend
the Washington Street Graded School. By
actual test II has been found that the school
building may be easily reached from anv
point on or within the city limits in twenty
minutes. rnis regulation will prevent the
pupils from coming TO school too soon while
AT toe same time 1t will be n safe guide for
them TO reach the building by 8 80. 1t is not
the purpose OF tuis provision to request the
parents to make their children leave none at
30; but to ask them TO see that they do not
leave before this tiue.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-01
From New Zsaland.

Keefton, New Zealand, Nov. %, 1895.
am very pie sed to state tha. since took
the agency Of Cnsm oerlaiu's medicines tae
sale ess been very large, more especially of
the Cough Remedy. 1.-two years ! have sold
more OF this particular remedy than of all
other makes for the previous Eve years. As
to its efficacy, have been Informed by scores
OF petsous Of the good results they have re.
ceived from it, and know it's value from the
use OF itln ny own household. It's 60 pleas.
ant TO take that We have TO plsce the bottle
beyond the re- ch Of the children.
E.J. Scsutlebury.
For sale by A. J. China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-01

Thirty.four new lock boxes have lately
been received BY the Post Once and put
10 place. There hes been such Q great
demand Tor lock boxN recently that the
addi,ioosl boxes we're urgently needed.
There are uow thirty.six more lock boxes
10 uss 'nsn there ever was before Mrs
Whitiemors took charge Of the office. The
demand for lock boxes 10 an indication OF the
growing population OF the city aod the
greater prosperity Of the people, and II 10 one
OF the little things that sho Ne that Sumter Il
improving steadily.
The reliable cure for leucorrhoe,, ovarian
disor dsrs and falling Of womb, 10 Simmons
Squsw Vine Wine or Tablets.
The flashing eye, buoysnt foots,ep aod
rosy complexion result from the use Of D, N
A Simmoos Liver Medicine.
There 10 al ord,osnce against hanging
signs across the sidewalks 90 low 90 TO inter.
Iere With the Tree passage of pedestrians.
That the ordinance 10 neither respected nor
enforced 10 torcioly Impressed upon ali vLo
undertake TO walk along Maia Street With an
umbrella up. Signs and sWnioRs srs msov
OF them huog 90 low that it ~ iu . osaibie to
hold up 90 umbrella. They should be re-.
moved 40 u 10 On unreasonable aud useless
imposition on the public to allow them TO
remain % they are now
The tobacco warehouse 10 doing Q fine busi.
ness and the managers have been grati6sd to
have their greatest anticipations more than
realised The warehouse wss oiled several
days last week, and . great deal of the to-
oacco sold Was Of toe 6oGr grades. The
average price has been much higher during
the past few weeks than dSriug the earlier
part OF the season, and the 6uer grades CON-
msnd fancy prices. A good deal OF the to.
oacco sold last week brought 35c (3 4oc per
pound.
To regulate the msuses, stop flooding and
too frequent appearance VI menses. take Sim.
mons Squsw Vins..wioe or Tablets.
Temporary arrangement Of Digestion,
through ovsrwork, worry or emotional ex.
element, are quickly rec,i6sd by Dr. NJ A
SimmonJ Liver Medicine
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-01
JACKSON.SANDERS
Beautiful Church Wedding at Ha.
good.

Hagood, Oct. 2S.--Oae Of the prettiest
weddings that has ever taken place 10 this
section was solemnizsd at the Church of the
Ascension yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock,
when hr. r Furmsn Jackson end Miss Loula
Sanders were united 10 the holy bonds Of
vediock. The church had been beautifully
decorated for the occasion BY the friends OF
the bride; the wiudows we're darkensd and
then With lighted lamps presented . scess of
brilliant splsodor.
Promptly ~ the appointed hour the bridal
party arrived, and TO the sweet strsios of
Nsodslssohn's wedding wsrcb under the skill.
foil touch Of hrs. e. e. Rsmbsrt, entered the
church in the following order: Miss Leila
Boy ykis, Of Boykis, With Mr.. J. n Burns, Of
Sumter; eiss Elise Sanders, of Hogood, With
NJ. lshsm Moore, Of HaRood; Mise Matt Boy.
kin. Of Boykio. with Mr. D. v. Keels, Of
With Mr.. II. J. AcLauriu, Jr., Of Sumter !;
Miss Annie Gaillard, Of Sumter, With Mr..
Bspj. Halle, Of Camden; Miss Lissie Halle, OF
Csmdeo, With Mr.. Eugene Isgram, Of Sum.
ter.
Then came Miss Nay Sanders, the maid of
honor, followed by the fair bride leaning on
the arm OF her father, Mr.. r. p. Sanders At
the altar they were joined by the groom and
bis best man, Mr. W. p. Gelssr, OF Charles
ton, Who entered FROM the ves,sy room. The
bridesmaids formed 90 the left and the
groomsmen on the right, presenting q sceue
OF beauty rarely ever Witnessed. Then the
bride and the groom stepped forward, where
the Rev. W. II. Bsrnwell, the popular rector,
perforwea the ceremony 10 bic nsual impres.
sivs mapner, which made them man aud
wife. As coon ss the bsnedic,ion wac pro.
uounesd the bridal party, led by the BRIDE
and groom. marched slowly down the aisle
aod took carriages, which were waiting on
the outside, aud drove at once 10 the home of
the bride where 90 elegant reception wss held
from 4 uotil 8 o'clock.
The bride and the groom we're the recipients
Of many valuable and useful preseats. After
receiving the cougratulatious Of their pun.
srous frieu:s they we're driven TO Wedgs6eld
where they took the trsis for Columbia aod
from there they will 60 on sn extensive bridal
tour 10 various points Of interest.
The bride, Mics Louis Sanders. il the
sldest daughter OF Nr. r. P. Sanders, one of
our hest aud most promioent citisens. She
youog lady Of rare beauty and ID richly
endowed With those graees Of hand and heart
that have made her . social favorits 10 this
section OF country. Mr. Jackson, the groom,
10 q native Of Sumter county. He is Q young
man of high character and socisl standj 10 .
and numbers bic feieuds by the score he
- TO Dc congratulated on Winning the heart
and hand Of such fair bride.
After the honey moon they will make their
hone at Charlotte, N. O., where the groom
holds q lucrative position With large uau.
ufactoring house OF that city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-01

CAPT. z. b. Dick is 10 the city on business.
Hies bs:a's L<s has soos 70 Nsw Jersey to
tislt fsisods.
NJ, " ?. Es~uss. Of Elli,us. ~ss 10 The
Gly ysss9day.
M. ssssis Jsrvs has goos to Ohsrls.,ou
% vssis frisads.
Dr.. II. ". Rsysolds, Of Pseksvills, was 10
o. ely lest rhsssdsy,
No Blslss Ssopplsbsis, of ca srlss,oo, I,
v|slslsg Der ssst. nss 3. W. H,us.
Ne. n. q. Rssbsss. Of Oswsso, has goos
" Florida FOE several mooths stay.
Dr.. L. George Cosbeu aud daughter.
Aecss. Of Prosperity, were 10 the city las,
br. J. B. Rsnssrs bss removed TO Mschao
isssiiis, ssd ossssd . general merchandise
es,ss there.
~. =. = oescsssa. after visit or 10 this
ecussy Tor . ysar past, bee returned to bis
e1opssd Ssass-rsxss.
nie Rsssses Ssssi. Of Jacksonville, Fla,
70 70 tbs sisy 81 the fsaraa hosss, 90 Q visit
- ~ breshss, NJ. q Ssgsi.
nss Bdesr Stisnss ssd little daughter.
Ina have goes on Welt 10 relatives at Got.
sAgevilis. ColAssoo Coussy.
Ar. Hsny Wilsoa. vho moved his family
= Seosss soos tine ego, hss returned 20
Camden. .-wsssrss Messenger,
Ne. y. o. neC.ssasAss has bssu changed
% ses Pseessil'e oraseh Of the A. q. L., asd
ete hoi'y vii 5000 remove 10 Florence.
Rsv. o. O. Browp aud Gel T.v Walsh
esseetsd shs 0sesss Baptist Assoeistos which
- With Pilot Ban Church, 10 Ksrshaw
Q1eav, isss week. -"
Cspt y. W. LAuotts hss beer ,ransfsrred
g Soossr. ssd 10 nov yssduastss st ,bs,
poiut Capt. Lahotss and family vii, leave
tonight for their nee hone Ia Sumssr, TO the
ssgru cf their numsrous frisods 10 fiorspce
--F1orsocs Timss, Oct. a..
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-01
MARRIED.

Rev b. N. Bradin, formsr!y rector Of the
Episcopal Church, this city, and Miss Eliza.
es'n Es'oo Smith we're NJ 'rried Wednesday
afternoon, Oct. 26,b, at Tryon, N O..
Mr.. Peter l.. Jones and Miss Maige Stukes,
daughter Ut Nj j. q Stukes, of Brogdon,
wers married lsst "Wednesday night at the
hone OF the brides parents. Rev. 8. d. Bal.
ley officiating.
large number OF the friends Of the cou.
tracing parties weie present To witness the
marriage, and after the ceremony al elegant
supper was servsd.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-01
PUBLIC SALES.

There are only two official Gales advertised
for next Monday (saleday) viz:
BY the Sheriff: One lot in Mayesville as
the property OF Hillary B. Hollemau at the
suit Of Cba:. B Rouse
By the Master: Ia the case of Wm ] Full.
wood against Nelson Leaf and Others. Tract
OF lob acres on Wild Ca. Bay, bounded by
lands Of Hoyt, Stephen Leaf aud Fannie E.
Fullwood. Teru, one.half cash, balance 10
one year.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-01
MOTHERS FRIEND
FOR SALE.
Sept l6-tf

\ DESIRABLE FARM, noted for health,
IA containing l30 acres, more or lee3, part
cleared and under cultivation, and part choice
timber land Large two.story house with
kitchen attached, and outbuilGngs Good
pastures. Oo popular public road, inter.
sec'ed by State Road leading from, and 3
miles from Lynchburg, S G, known as the
Miller Place. Now occupied by ore of our
best farmers, Mr.. Erby Trunk. Apply 10
MEssRs HAYNswcRTH h HAYNswoRTa,
Oct 3l-lu& >umIer.S C.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-01
The Best Plaster.

A piece Of flannel dampened with Cham.
oer,sin's Pain Balm and bound on to the af-
fec'ed Parss Is superior to any plaster. When
troubled with pain in the chest or side, or
q lame back, give 1t n trial. You are certain
TO DO more than pleased with the prompt
relief which II affords. Pain Balm is also a
certain cure for rheumatism. For sale By
Dr.. A. J. China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-01
A ROLLER FLOUR MILL.
Enterprising Millers Of Elliotts
Lead the Way.

/. Aessrs. Newman h Minis. OF Elliotts, 10 this
cousty, have decided to put up a roller mill
for making -four. and will have It ready for
the next crop. The mill will be of 25 bar.
rels day capacity, and the machinery will
De 90 arranged that every cus,ome. CT the
mill can Ret.tte -four from bis own wheat.
rais should encourage our farmers to plant
wheat. and now is The time to put II 10.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-01
Miss Bardin Married.

Ths following marriage notice appeared 10
the News aud Courier Yesterday:
Bakewell- -Bardin.-O Wednesday, Oct.
ls, ~ New York city, by the Rev. John
Husks, Bsrjsnin Campbell Bak.wer, OF
Piusourgh, Pa. 10 Eliz,bs,h, ycunges,
daughter OF the late Isaac v. Bardin, Of this
city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-01

Hosrsssess 10 . child that 10 sutjsct. to
Group 10 . sure indication Of the approach Of
the dlsssss RChamberlain'sC Cough Remedy
10 given 80 soon as the child becomes
hoArss, o: even sfter The croupy cough
has appeared, 1t viii prevent the attack.
Many mothers who have croupy children
always keep this remedy at baud and God
that saves them much trouble and worry.
IL Gao always he depended upon aod 10 pleas.
ant To take. For sale by A. China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-01
DEATH.

Mrs. Anna Wheeler, the widow Of the late
K. N. Wheeler, Of Mayesyille. died near
Mayes'ille Thursday, OCTOBER 26th, aged 81
years.
Miss Jane Cnpel, aged 81 years, died a, her
home near this city ou Saturday, October
2lst The fuueral services were held the fol.
lowing day at the late residence of the de-.
ceased, Rev. @. G. Brown, officiating.
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Hymeneal.

Cards have been issued aououuciug the
coming marriage Of Rev. Wm. Hayuswor,h
and Aiss Ida ..y Guess, of Denmark. 8. @.
The marriage will take place 10 The Baptist
Church, iu that place, November 7th, at three
o'clock 10 the afternoon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-01
Cotton Seed Wanted.

Having severed my connection with the
Sumter Oil Mill Co., am now prepared to
pay the highest cash price for cotton seed at
the old O. s h N depot. am cleo handling
cal and bulls. See me before telling or ex
changing your seed
W. B. BOYLE.
Sept l6-tf
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Engagement Announced.

Cards are out aoocrpcing the engagement
OF NJ. Joseph StrAuss, . wsll-knoWu aod
popular yous9 mao of Aayesvi!le. to Mics
Jennie X Welsh, Of our sister city, Florence.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-01
NHW ADvERTIs1M .Nrs.

MioD UeDooald Milissry.
g.. Y. Bppsssos-Por Sale 90 Horsss.
9syss~es'h 4 Hsynswor,l-Yasu For