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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
Death of Mr.. I. Hardy Moses

Mr I. Hardy Noses died at his home IN
New York city last Friday at 3 o'clock p. 20
of orceuic heart trouble he bad been Ill
for aeyeral months and for the past few
weeks his death has been expected daily.
His mother, Mrs. O. n. Moses and his sis-
tar, Miss Carrie hosee, went TO New York
two weeks ago and were with him IN his
last illness.
III Moses was the eecond son of the late
jackson Moses and was born 10 this city about
81 years ego. BE was an alumnus of the
Citadel, graduating in the class of 81 He
entered the Confederate States Army imme-
dia1ely after h,s graduation aod served uotil
the close of the war. His comrades in arms
speak of him IS trave and gallant soldier
who did his duty on all occasions faithfully
aud fearlessly. At the Citadel be ranked
high in his classes, especially in English,
end his original ESSAYS and poetical compo-
si,iors we're marked by eie9ance of diction
aud c!esruess Of thought One of bis class.
mates in speaking of him today recall.
ed sna,ches of bis contribution to the
patriotic poetry Of the early years OF the
war that have held a place IN memory
through all the Intervening years. Soon
after toe close of the war NJ. Noses re-
moved to New York where he succeeded in
establishing himself in business, aud bis
efforts were rewarded by such success that
he accumulated competence.
The friends and associates Of his youth and
early manhood preserve au afectionate re.
membrance Of his kiro1y disposition aod
many fee qualities Of n.rd aud heart, eDd
although be has been absen; from Sumter 90
long his death IS felt not as that CT q stranger
bu, az the loss CT ore of Sumter's owu sops.
A large assemble Of the friends of the late
l. Harry Moses aud of his family attended
his fu"eral services which were held at toe res
idecce of Mrs o. h. Moses at 10 o'clock Mon
day norpicg. The impressive service o! the
Jewish faith was read oy Ar. Al,auont Moses,
and his body was taen borne to the cemetery
where il was laid TO rest beneath his native
sod The aoral offerings. many of which
were sent oy the New York friende of the
deceased, we're unusually numerous aDd oeau
,ital. The pell bearers were his pephews and
his old college friends who atteoGeo The cita-
del with him prior 10 the wsr.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
rHE wATCHMAN AND SOUTHRON. MAY 9. 1900

termi:,ed In al otter hiriug Of vehicles,
the Mayor shall, 10 b,s discretion determine
whethe. or 20, The purpose for which such
hiring is done, cones within the spirit CT the
law, Which his fer i'a ofjaci a propes regard
for The Sabbath, and fo:pids lis desecrstoo
BY making II CAY o. pleasure
There was no second 10 'ae substitute aod
toe original not,on Carried nI. Chaoc'er
vo:iog cay
The COMMITTEE Of Funlic forks preser'ed
bill of pipe, uecess.ry now for dreics ~
Wsshiog'oo, Canal, H=rvin aud Bartlett
Streets and sac.e w.s ordered purchased
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02

Tie ascisoss be,ie7ea ;ha, rheumatism wss
TIE work OF demon within uan. Any
oas who has aad al attack os sc,at.c or in-
i4mustor7 rhsumatisa, will agree that TIE
:asic,iou IS 6enoaiac enough to warrant tie
belief I, has never been claimed that Cham
asrja;n's Peio Balm wouid cas- out demons,
sc; Il will cure rheumatism, erd hnodFeds
bes- testimony to tie ,,a;n c: this statement.
One application relieves tie pain, and tbs
quick relief witch it sfoias is s!ore wor'a
many times i.s cost. For sale by Dr. a J.
China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
COUNCIL MEETING.

The City Council n ct at p. N. last
Weduesday evening with ell members pres.
ent The miautes of April liih and 18Th
were read and approved.
Mr. J. G. r Wilder appeared 70: the 4th
Regiment Band and requested couucil to
make an appropriation for tie use of the baud
during the present gear as was done last year.
VIZ Barst moved that Sl00 be appropris ed.
but the motion was lost as it was cecioed
that council hss no right to expend mcaes
for such pnrpoae.
MIR Maxwell asked that steam Laundry,
which be desired to establish here, be exempt
ed from tazstion. The request was BOT
eraoted, rs laua3,ies 90 not come ucder The
lead OF enterprises which may be lawfully
exempted.
TIE Fioance Committee submitted q report
in form Of suggestion of ameunts to be ex-
pended for various purposes duriog the cur
rent year. The report was received ss lcfor-
nation aud ordered spread on the uinotes.
II was as follows:
We recommend that the Opera House be
leased to reliable party, who shall give oood
for payment of reot and care of property {;
that the Board O. Health be requested TO
adoptethe dry earth closet system.
The following appropriations are suggest
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02

Straw woeftles are oelog sOIo on toe st1eets.
All of the stores closed at clock yes
ss.day afternoon.
Some farmers are replaating all the cotton
planted before the big rain.
& few odd bales OF cotton are sti!l being
cold in this market, but the receipts are light
not more than ten or 6fteo bales week.
The Recital at the Sumter School of Music
last Wednesday evening was de;ghtfai
success and most charming occasion in
every respect, and the large audience spent
several hours very pleasantly.
Corooer Moses held an inquest last Wednes-
day over the dead body of Stephen Bradford
The verdict was that in the opinion Of the
,ary death resulted from the effect Of the beat
ing afflicted on the said Stephen Bradford
by one Lewis iarkip oo the night April /.
A defective hue in the kitchen of the house
on Church Street, occupied by Capt. Collins,
caused small Ere last Thursday. The 6:e
department was called out promptly end
the IRE was e1t:pguished before much 6ar-
age was done to the ceiling and roof which
had become igaited.
:! ae Episcopal Sunday school had picnic
at poco,aiigo on Saturday All of the Suo-
day school children attended aud quite a
number of the grown folks vent along to
heIp the childrea have good time. The
weather was ideal for sn outing. and all OF
the pic1ickers spen, very pleasar, day.
Aa exciting runaway occurred on Meiu
stree, last Wednesday piebt about 8
O'Clock A horse and buggy Owned by
Prof. ]. C. Whitaker was ef, standing
in srout of Canpeells market with only
little girl in the ougRy. The horse
became frightened and started of at 8
sros. ATTEMPTS to stop bim only terrified
him the worse, and be increased bis speed to
run He dashed up Main street With the
lines hanging loose, the girl sitting perfectly
sHli and quiet 10 the buggy the whi!e. At
Calhoun street the horse 'uroed the corner
and contioued hs run until be was stopped
near Mr. Reynolds house at the corner OF
New street No damage was done, and the
girl escaped with bad fright.
The Sunday ordinance is 90: yet 6nally set
tied and the action taken at the speclei ueeung
Of the council on Friday Instead ofputtlog 40
eud to the discussion of the pros and cons OF
the matter has had the effect Of stimulating
argument. Everybody is talking about 1t and
.hese are SO maay and varying shades OF opio.
ion that scarcely TWO nen are to be fouud
who agree on oil points Dr. Edmuuds in as
sermon il the Psesoyteriab Church Sunday
rcorning referred to the action Of the conocil
aud took s;rong g.ourds in favor of the
strict observance of the Sabbath day. HIS
sermon was remarkably strong presentation
Of the sutjsc, and has been productive OF q
vas. deal OF discussion by those VINO heard him
snd also by .hose .ho have beard of what he
said.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
An Epidemic Of Whooplng Cough

Last wio,er duyicg an epidemic OF whoop-
ioe cough cay children contracted the disease,
haviog severe coughing spells. We bad
used Cnumoerlains' Cough Remedy very
succe:fuly for Group and naturally turned
to j, at that t.ne and found il relieved the
cough and Elected complete cure -Joho E..
Clifford, Proprietor Norwood Eouse, Nor,
wood, n j. This remedy is TO: sale oy Dr..
A ] China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
PERSONAL.

Mrs. Gertrude Richardson visited 10 this
city last week.
Rev. James Mcdowell, of Manning, was in
the city Monday.
". q. Lyles, Esq of Columbis, was 10
the city yesterday.
Mr. George Stuckey, of Bishopville,
spent Monday in town.
Ar. William Aud has accepted situation
in DeLotme's drug store.
Miss JAMIE Lou Mcdowell went on visit
TO Bishopville last week.
Mss Virginia Resmes, Of Bishopvil!e, ls
visiting at Mr.. J Frank Pa,e's.
Hon JOS ". Barnwe!:, Of Charleston, was
in the city yesterday on business.
Miss Annie Gaillard went to Columbia last
Friday to spend several days
Mrs. P. P. FINN wen: to Columbia Thurs
day morning to spend few days.
Messrs. Walter l. Hardy and Ans!ey D..
Hardy, of New York, a;e in the city.
Mrs. Paul ]. Kennedy went to Columbia
last Thursday to spend several Days.
Mrs.. Il. Ry,tenberg and Sol Rgttenbe.g
left last Friday morning for Andersoa.
Mrs. W L. Brewer and Mrs. Eva House
have gone to Hagood to spend q few days.
Dr.. ". J. Grassland, of Beoue.tsville, is
epeodiog few days with Dr.. A. }. China
Miss Marian Girardeau. of Richmond, Va,
IS in the city visiting Miss u. b. Girardesu.
ars. Eli Jackson, of Orangeburg county,
is visiting her daughter, Mrs G. w. Nc
Grew.
Rev P. D. Hay returned to the city on
Saturday after stay of two weeks in Barn.
well County.
Mr. J. &. Tharp, who has teen In Georgia
FOR the psst year, has returned to toe city for
short while.
Mr.. and Mrs J. Walters, who have been
10 Atlanta during the past year, have return
ed to the city.
Mr.. Tbos. G. Mcleod was 10 the city Mon
day. BE will make The race for the house
of representatives.
Mrs. James Bosswrieh', Of Moneita, Edge
Geld county, is in the city visiting Der niece,
Mrs Robert HayDswor'h
Miss Pauline Saoders. Of Sumter, S. c,
arrived yesterday 10 visit the family of Mr.
John T. Fowler Wilmington Messenger.
Dr.. E. P;uner Afford, stopped in the city
last Thursday night with his brother, DR.. W
3. Afford, ou bls way to his home ID Ma
rioo Coerty from Atlanta, BE was gradu-
ated fron the Atlanta Dental College few
days ago with high hono1s, recei1ing the FIRST
nonor gold medal for operative dentistry.
Rev. Y. ZOE A Riser and Mr.. " G. Stubbs
we're ir attendance upou the District Confer
ence of the Lnthersn Church, in session at
Cameron, Oraogeourg County last week. Dir
Riser is president of ,he Conference and enjoys
the distinction of being the youngest pre-
siding cficer of .uch body Of his church
in the State
Mrs. C. S. Curtis and children have re,ura-
ed home, after p;easan, visit to Savannah,
Ga.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
DEATH

Mrs J. 5. Bradley died on Monday evening,
April 23d, after severe illuess. The re-.
mains were Inferred at Wells Cbarch on
Tuesday, 10 the preeence of many frieods and
relatives of the family. She left husbaoo
aud sx small children who beve the sympa-
thy of the community 10 their sad bereave-
meDt
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02

herecy announce myself candidate for
the cfice of Coroner nf Samter County euo-
i.ct TO the result of the Democratic primary
am acquainted With toe duties ~ me omee
ond if elected will faithfully and efficiently
perform them. The support acd Influence OF
the Democrats of the county is collected and
will be appreciated Respectfully,
THOMAS N JONES.
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Mch low
FOR co. SUPERINTENDENT OF
EDUCATION.

Believing that tbe acquaintance Of the
prpsent incumbent, J. EDWIN REMBERT.
with the duties CT the flee. the various
teachers, trustees aud needs Of the sevefa!
connnoi:ies cf tse county qnalify bin for
the ffi .e of County Superintendent Of Eau
cation, sud hat be ,s heartily interested 10
the duties thereof we nominate him for re-
election, auej-ct TO the action OF the Demo
cratic Primary. MANY VOIERo.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02

The friends CT HARRY ". SCARBOR.
OUCH wo3!d respectfully present his name
to the Democratic voters cf Sumter county at
the approaching primary ss being suitable
map for Sheriff Of Sum:er county, feeling
assured that be will ue acceptable to the en-
tire people
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
MARRIAGE.

Mre. 81. ". Willefo.a has issued Invitations
10 the marriage of her daughter, Miss Tbayer,
10 Mr. Co verse Reid The happy event will
take place ct the ref fdence of the brides
mother on Republic4" s,rce:, ST balf-past foar
O'Clock, Tuesday afternoon. May 18th.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02

M FREAN MELLETT is ooGina,ed for
County Supervisor, subject TO the result of
the Democratic primary He is competent
MAJ for ,be position, a Democrat who de-
serves the suppor, of the party, aud if ne ls
elected will render faithful md valuable
services DEMOCRAI.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
For SHERIFF..

The ft,rpds of Deputy Sheriff JAMES E.
GAILtAaD take pleasure N dominating
him for Shtr.f Of Sumter County, sutjsct 10
the action of ,be Democratic primary His
ioox aod Efficient service 80 Deputy Sheriff,
bis faithful discharge of every duty devolv
ing upon him and his thorough familiarity
wi!h every detail necessary to the proper
administration Of the eheri8's cfice qaalify
him for The position.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02

yn A D. MOSES, who has so efficiently
filled the position of Coroner during the past
four years. is hereby nominated for re e:ec.
lion, subject to ;he Democratic primary. He
will receive tee hearty support of
MANY VOTERS.
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FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR.

hereby announce myself candidate for
re electiou 30 the Office OF County Supervisor
of Sumter County, subject to the action OF
The Den nocrat;c Primary, and pledge myself
TO supper; the nominees Of The Democratic
par.y MARION LORN.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02

The votes of Sumter county are asked to
supper, for sheriff Willlam Il. Epperson, a
true and tried Democrat, man who was
gallant Confederate soldier asd served fou.
yeats 10 ti1s ranks He is competent and will
faithfully discharge the daties Of the office
if elected COSRADEo.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02

To my friends who 80 oooly supported ne
before ann The public generally: Wish TO
announce myself candidate for the cfhcs Of
County SUPERVISE, proa'ieing TO stacd by
tee acton OF the Democratic primary
Respectfully,
Mch lo@ H Scale
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02

r9ERP FOR sALE-oue foil blood South
- down ram, Two or three fne lambs
ha,f biocd-of same Also few native
ewes Apply to R R. DuRsnt. Js Du-
Rant p O.S C. Apr 2s-2t*
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02

To the Defendaot above named
YOU ARE HEsEBY SUMMONED and re-.
oui.ec to arswer the complaint IN this action,
Of which copy is herewith served upon you,
sod to serve copy of your answer to the
said con plsint cn the subscribers at their
cfice in the ci:y OF Sumter, S. c., within
t~eoty days after the service tereof. e1clu'
sivs of the day CT such service aod If you
f.il 10 answer The comp'aiot within the ''ms
aforesaid, The pia,niiff 10 this action will
apply TO the court for The relief demanded in
this complaint; aud you are hereby notified
that tbe complaint 10 tee above entitled ac-
tioa was fled IN the ofice Of the Clerk Of
the Court Of Common Pleas, for Sumter
Cous,y, in the Stare aforesaid on the 23rd
day of February, 1900.
Dated Feorusry %. 1900.
PURDY l. REYNOLDS,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
49,. o,
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CLERK OF COURT.

Gentlemen: want to be elec.e1 10 the
cffice of Clerk of the Court for Sumter Coun-
ty No one has asked TO be caoaldaie
(I guess they just didn't think OF iD.
trust, however, you will no. forget me at the
Democratic primary election, which will set
tle the question, who sbel be clerk as lar IS
I am coocerned Hoping to be yours at tbe
primary. em
Very respectfully,
J. w. DENNIS.
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Geek ~: Tseasn,e

01iuc to tne above i: vi I~cessiate 'ae
oiscontluu.nce OF the re22!a: opea slf Cot
csst5 w:..ch were locked foreaaid 20 pf'':, 50
u,ucn p,en2ure oy Gotta TIE 3aac aae tan.c
Fourth ReyiDeat Bad
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
FOR CONGRESS.

Eos "a. STOKES is aereov announced
s5 6 c.u .iGate fer re-ciectioD 70 Congress in
the Seventh dio:ric:, sutject 10 TIE Gepo.
cratic nrimSry.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
CANDIDATES.
FOR HOUSE OF REPRESENTA-
TIVES.

/ ha.eh7 u, nouoce N, self candicrte fer
the fieuse cf Representatives. srtie TO the
sc,ion Ct ihe Dea ocra':c primary.
TAOS G. MCLEOD
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NOTICE TO TEACHERS.

TN Compliance With distractions of State
Sup.. Of Education every teacher, white and
oacs. 10 Sumter County is requested to send
me lat of books Of each kind (giviog nsme
and autbcr) owned ty children In their
school.
Apr 10 Go; Supt. Ed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02

Eut.eg:ck,' Delinea,or, Standard Design
er. 4. G. Os.een & Co., Liberty Street.
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FOR CORONER.

SIR. E,to:: You will please announce
SAMUEL F. FLOWERS candidate for
Coroner for Sumter Coon,y and obliRe
HIS FRIENDS.
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No Concerts This Summer.
Samter, S. c., April 20, 1900.

ocea air coocerts thls seasoE, We nsVe fece!Vsc
The following:
sam,er, S. c., April 20. 1900.
81 j. G. r Wilder, C;ty,
Dear Sir: City Council refused yonr re-
oaes, for ao appropriation foc the Etb Reai-
neo, Bsad. Tnsy are Al friendly - ;ae
Band, but have DO right or su,hori;y 70 laete
sr eporcpriation 40. purpose OF ti.ls k!t:u
TeI- ;r.:ls yG::,s
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
The State of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF SUMTER.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
SUMMONS FOR RELIEF.
(Complains served

George D. Shore and Bernard P. Shore, CO.
psrrere doing business under the firm
aame Of Geo D. Shore 4 Bro plaiatifs
against Eugene Hogan, defendant.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02

Mrs. Gertrude E Richardson VISITED IL this
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
The ERight Way TO BUY Cl0

The Reht WAY is to buy good Clothing ar price Ihas u
been teaching it in Sumter past Every year we add
ong business we qualified and better prepared to teac
season we have placed stock large assortment OF
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1900-11-28
The Nations Grocery Bill.

In one of our exchanges the Dairy
Commissioner of Wisconsin is credit.
ed with the Statement that the aggre-
gate expenditure of the people of the
United States for food products. ex.
elusive of meats, is $3.50. GOT, 600
This is the Nations annual grocery
bill. The Commissioner estimates that
there are in round numbers 15.OOn, OOO
families in this country. and he gets
Sl,91o, 900 total by multiplying the
number of families by $3.50 which he
estimates Is tho sum annually spent
by each Of the families for groceries.
AT Sl30 4 year each family Is cred,
tied with an expenditure of $232 a
week for groceries. which seems IA
very low estimate. Perhaps 81 n week
would be nearer the mark, and if we
start with that average we get Il wear.
ly bill of $l56 for each family and a
total of $2,340,000, 000 for the whole
country.
A generation ago sugar constituted
nearly one-fourth of the grocery sales
of the country. but, owing to the Won.
dertul increase In the trade of canned
goods and groeers specialtles, the sta
pie occupies greatly inferior rank.
It's saves being perhaps no more than
one-twelfth of the total sales Of gro
eerits
Whichever of these three estimates
We accept, and IT is impossible TO say
which ia nearest the mark, IL is obvl-
GUS that the distribution of grocer.
les Is II very important branch of
trade. ana it would Seem that there
is room therein for large number
of dealers without danger of over.
crowdlng. Merchants Review.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1900-11-28

They have reporter on one OF the
Williamsburg papers, who may not be
much on style. but for placid. neryy
get there" he Is a jewel A little
while ago he was assigned to u politi-
cal meeting and asked TO give a good
report of 1t. Now. It happened that
the festivities were conducted entire
ly In Polish, language OF which the
young man knew nothing. This, how
ever, did not feaze him bit. He
made his way through the hall, push
ed up to the platform and sat down
with the secretary. For several min
utes he industriously took notes. and
presently the secretary turning to
him. pumped out volley OF Polish.
Il am not In 1t, dear boy" retorted
the young man as he turned again TO
listen to the speaker.
The secretary looked surprised.
Finally he went out and brought In
a man who asked In English:
"Are you Polish reporter"
Nope" was the reply. I'm an
American one"
do you understand our language"
Il never heard IL before.' retorted
the scrlbbler. but think have pick.
ed up enough since | have been here
to give a rafting good story"
And he dld.-New York Press.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1900-11-28

For destruction and complete radiance
of Cock Reaches, Beetles, W God and Water
Bugs Bed Bugs, Ants, Rats, Mice, etc,
Rough on Rats. though poisonous. il
used with care is most effective In fact,
it is the only thing that will permanently
annihilate Bed Bugs aud Cock Reaches.
As an extelminator of Rats and Mice,
Rough Gu Rats is the old reliable that
never fails nor disappoints They "don't
die in the house. is sold all around the
world. Is used by all civilized nations of
the earth. Is the most extensively adver-
tised, the best known and has the largest
sale of any article of its kind on the face
of the globe. 1t gives satisfaction every
time. Beware of limitations. employ
no peddlers. Have suspicion of any
dealer offering substitutes said TO he as
good. l5c and 25c.