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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-27
CHICKENS IN COURT.
phscordant Poultry Chorus stops nm
Interesting Trial before
Chicago Magistrate.

Several chickens and a large Shang-
Aal rooster upset the decorum of Jus
dee Eberhardt's courtroom at the Des-
piaines street police station at Chica-
60 The fowls We're the subject of liti-
CATION between Mrs. Mary Eckels and
Walter Wine and Charles Kinder, the
two men being accused of having stolen
the chickens.
The lawyers in the case scarcely had
begun their arguments when the roos-
ter crowed. The noise startled Justice
Eberhardt, but he managed to preserve
his dignity. He held short whispered
consultation with Bailiff Mitchell as the
rooster again asserted himself.
The result was that Mitchell
scratched his head and cudgeled his
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-27
Officers Installed.

The folio wing officers of Blooming
Lily Court were installed by ID. q. q.
Anna Taylor, Jan. 18, 1900:
w. O.. Mary Carter; w. Inspectrix,
Martha Sayles; w. Inspector, Virgins
Wright; w. Sr. Directress. Reps Tenn
pie; w. Jr. Directress. Alice Briton ;
w. Orator. Cordelia Fleming; w. r
OF ID Lucy I. Scott; w. r. or Act,
Ida V. Wood; w. r. of Dep, Charlotte
Gwathmey; w. Escort, Mary Shelton
w. Cond. Kitty Garrett; w. ASST
Cond., Lucy Hewlett: W. Herald, AIDE
line Jones; w. Protector, Margaret
Patterson.
Sister Taylor was presented n hand
some present by the Blooming Lily
Court for her dutiful work and regu-
lar attendance since their initiation.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-27
From Hartford, Conn.

Miss Clara Randolph, the youngest
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs, Randolph,
died Tuesday evening. Jan. 16, 1909
She was member OF the Congrepa-
tionai Sunday School and also the
CHOIR. the funeral took place at her
home Friday, Jan. 19, 1900, 81 Village
81: Rev. w. K. Wheeler officIated.
MISS Mary j. johnson, q faithful
member OF the Union Baptist Church,
wooster ST., is very i'll at her BROTH
er's, No. 81 Village st.
Mrs. BaYnss. of Windsor St., and
baby are improving.
W. G. WILSON.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-27
SATURDAY JAN. 81, 1900, 5
SHOWED HIS NATURE.
scar, Tanned for Many Years, kills y
Little Boys Pet Terrier Pup
with One Blow.

Accsrding to the Grand Rapids
1Aich-) Press one of the interesting
Features of the grounds surrounding
the soldiers home in that city is the
bear pen, just across the track from
she main building, and the old black
animal therein has been watched for
hours at time by the veterans when
sine hung heavily upon their hands.
DO is said to be .inoffensive and en-
arely free from quarrelsome DISPOSE
eion, and none of the old men would
pver have believed that the bear would
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-27

Grand Chancellor, John Mitchell, Jr.
paid the endowment claim OF. $3.50 to
Rev. 2. r. Graham, administrators OF
the late Sir A. ID. Graham's estate on
Wednesday night, the oath inst, at
the First Baptist Church of Manches-
ter, Va.
A number of Sir Knigkt Is from Rich
mond accompanied Manchester Lodge,
No. IL, Knights OF Pythias, N. A, 8.
A, L A, A. and A. of which deceased
was o member.
Sir J. n. Blackwell, O. O., and Cy.
rus Jones, X. of &. and g., were IN
charge OF the lodge.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-27

A surprise vas led on Richmond
Lodge, No 1, Monday night. jan. 18th,
by a committee of ladies from Pure
Gold Court, No. SO, /. o. of Calanthe.
consisting of Deputy g. W. O., Anna
Taylor (chairman) Mesdamss Ellen N.
Jones. Mary z. Tomlin, Ellen N. Brown
Alice L. Lewis. The lodge was pre-
sented with $40. A vote of thanks was
rendered and prayer was offered. The
Sir Knights were happy. Chancellor
Commander ]. c. Farley presided.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-27
nhnrnh Rntina.

First Presbyterian Church, corne
Monroe and Catherine streets, Rev. w.
E. Partee, ID. D., pastor; Mrs, Olivia
o. Bolden, crgsnist.
Preachin IL A. NJ, and On
P. NJ. Prayer Meeting every Wednes-
day evening ct 8 p. M. Sabbath school
at Q 80 A. NJ. DR.. P. D. Ramsey. super
intendent.
A cordial invitation r. extended to
all persons to attend any and all OF
theseserviees. Oct-2l-1yr le
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-27
FROM NEW LONDON.

New LONDON. Conn Jan. %, 1900.
Mrs. Eugene White. who has been
quite Ill is slowly improving. We hope
80 see her out again.
Miss Carrie L. Rarr has returned af-
ter long visit to XeDis, Ohio.
The good work of Rev. Crocker at
the ChIolot Baptist Church still goes
on.
The Douglass Social Club will have
a business meeting on Monday night.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-27

BERKLEY-Chas. Flemming Berk
ley departed this life Ian. 10. 1900, at
1:15. He was in the 25th year of his
age. de was q devout Christian and q
member Of the 9th st. Bapt. Church for
about three years. He leaves q mother
and host OF friends to mourn their
loss. Our loss is his eternal gain.
MOTHER.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-27
From Newport.
NRwPORr, r. L, Jan. %.

Sir knight Charles P. Holley ia i'm
proving. Mr.. VIM. Suffers son ia dan.
geronsly ills-residence, 2sth Washing
ton st.
The ladies of Newport Lodge gave a
grand New England dinner on the
18th. 1t was q success,
Mt: Olivet Church was crowded.
Two little Children from jenkins Or
phans Asylum of Charleston, 8. q.
were present. There is much sickness as
here aud many deaths.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-27
Not CnmnIim.ntnr

Mrs. Stamford HILL hear you are
trying joint housekeeping with the
Lovejoys. How does it work. dear?
Mrs. Mincing Lane-Oh, splendidlyi
We never have the slightest Disagree
ment.
"Ah, the Lovejoys are so sweet and
amiable, I'm sure they would put up
with anything rather than quarrell"
eLondon Punch.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-27

WANTED SEVERAL PERSONS FOR Dis
w trict once Managers in this state to
represent me in their own and surrounding
counties willing to pay yearly $500, paya.
BILE weekly Desirable employment With
unusual opportunities References ex-
changed Enclose self-addressed envelope
Sa Park 10 Oaxton Building. Chicago
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-27
SOUTHERN AID SOCIETY.
Annual Meeting.

Annual Meeting.
At the annual meeting of the South
ern Aid Society hell Monday night,
January %, 1890 at their Office, 504 N.
2nd ST., the following officers were
elected for the ensuing term:
Armisteed Washington, President
Rev. u. ". Lewis, d. D., Vice Pres.
Walter e Baker, Treasurer Thomas
M. Crump, Secretary and Manager.
Board Of Directors :-Booker l.. Jor-
dan, James T. Carter, Edward Stewart,
Rev. Sidney Stanton, A, d. Price.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-27

DIED-George W., beloved husband
of Patsy Yves Wedn. sdaY morning
January 18th 1 o'clock, at No. 8 w.
Grace St, in the full triumph of faith
His remains were taken to Msidens
Adventure. He had beer married on
~ about two months and was q mem
Der OF the Second Baptist, where his
funeral was preached Thursday, 18th
inst, at 3 p. m. He was q member OF
the /. D. of st. Luke.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-27

brains for Blackstonian precedent
that would give him hint on how to
check the disturbance. The rooster
could not be silenced, however, for the
bailiff's attempt only served to drive
the excitahle fowl to perch on a chan
delier, from which he set up a pro-
longed crow:
Other chickens in the courtroom
clucked so loud and necessarily that 1t
was necessary to suspend the legal pro-
ceedings. When the discordant chorus
had quieted itself the hearing of the
case was resumed, and Wine and Kind
Ter were fined $50 each and costs.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-27
The Little Book Called the
SINNERS DREAM
OR THE
SEVEN SEALS

is sold at 5cts each, and any one de
string to be an agent for them, can do
so by paying los. each and this will al.
low them 5cts on each book. One dol
lar will buy ten. Give this a trial. All
amounts must be paid IN advance.
Books sent free OF postage. Address,
LUCINDA SMITH YOUNG,
Iambertville p. o., II. J.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-27

Rev. DR.. Mcclure will begin his
series OF sermons To morrow night on
the "Ten Commandments" The mu-
sic for the occasion will be of high
order. Tomorrow night Mrs. Mil
dred A. Gross Of the 1st Baptist Church
will sing.
Mr.. Douglass Harris OF Oman
cock, Va, called on US.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-27
Quiet Marriage.

A quiet parlor marriage took place
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
son on Thursday, Jan. 18th, at 2 D. m. !:
the contracting persons being Miss
Buena V. Robertson and Mr., William
d, Ross Of Warwick 90.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-27
AT 4. 80 P. M.

the property mentioned above.
THE DWELLING contains, 8 rooms,
besides fuel cellar, pantry, closets. etc
has iron Versnda, hot and cold bath
bricked range and two latrobes.
THE LOT fronts 25xl36 feet to a
wide alley, and is set in grape arbor
etc. It has been occupied solely by
the owner. has been kept in perfect
order and is most comfortable and
convenient resid ence.
Terms accommodating and snnounc-
ed at sale.
Brown & Co., Asctioneers.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-27
Parlor Social.

There will be parlor social for the
benefit OF the Working Girls Indus.
trial Club st 126 Ashland Place. Brook
lvn. N. Y. Thursday evening, Feb. is,
1900. Admission, Zoe. 1,21 At.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-27
Leigh St. n. s. Church Services.

There will be services at the Leigh
SC. M. e. Church Sunday, Jan, 2S,
1900 Preaching at 3 D. m. by the
pastor, the Rev. j. Edward Gunby, A.
M, b. ID. All friends OF the church
are most cordially invited to attend.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-27
Brought to Time.

"John," she said, softly, shave you
been saying anything about me to
mother lately?"
| mo" replied John, "why do you
;askT"
because she said this morning that
she believed you were on the eve Of pro-
posing 60 me- Now, do not wish you
TO speak to mother when you have
anything Of that kind to say. Speak to
me. and III manage the business with
mother
1 = And John said he WapI64zNtRits.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-27
ACCoMMoDATIoN TRAINS.
daily except Suna }

Goa NJ. Leaves EIbs for CO ntico
90 p. NJ. Lesqes Byrd Il for \ e, ericks.
burg,
s:slP. NJ Leaves Elba for shln1.
6 10 A. NJ d, Arrives ktba from s0lsn7.
:. 5 20 A. NJ irives Byrd street stat ON Z rom
fredericksburg.
06 p. M, Arrives T. ba from Ashland,
w.P. TAYLOR, Traffic Manager,
L. T. ID. Myers, President.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-27

II yeu wish to buy one of the best
homes in the city for yourself, attend
Auction Sale of l06 e. Leigh st.. on
Tuesday next, Jan. Both. at 4:80 p. m.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-27
BILLS AND NOTES

Called 30 accountable coIlectos, OF
courseS-Boston Post.
An egg VIII settla eofpea. but a
Aaav money TO settIe q bm-N. Y.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-27

WANTED-A first-clsss sock and
laundress to live in country near Baiii.
more. References. Apply immedi.
ately at
107 EAST FRANKLIN ST..
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-27

By all means attend Auction Sale
Tuesday. Jan. 30th, at 108 e. Leigh
st., at 4 80 p. m. A rare opportunity
to procure first. class home.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-27
SUNDAY SERVICES
At Mt. Olive Baptist Church.

80 A. M, Rev. ]. A. Bowler OF the
First Baptist Church.
$3.50 P. NJ. Rev. McWilliams of the
Virginia Union University.
SP. NJ, Rev. tG. w. Bryant, the re-
nowned lecturer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-27
D y u RICHMOND,
III, FREDERICKSBURG
& PoToMAc.
Schedule in Eject January 10, 1900.
LEAVE BYRD at. STATION.

saS A NJ. Daily, for wsshtr gton ana
points Nerth. stops only at
Milford and F,edericksSurg.
Pullman Sleepers to New York
30 n. M, Daily. except Monday. for
WsshiB gtop and paints North,
tbe "kew York and Worlds
Srecia,." conposed entiieiy OF
PullDan vestibuled. sleeping
compartment, dining, library.
and OF Servation cars. No ex-
ira charge ether han regular
Pullman fare. Does ret stop
at En "a or local eta lions Gem
mences January 10th
aud points Horth. stops IS ( fI ri.
bs, Glen Aneu. Ashland Tay-
Iorsvihe, Boswell, Huther Glen.
Peno's, Milford, Moodslane,
Guinea, Suemit, Fiedericks-
burg, brooie, and wieewater,
Pullman car.
s.46 A. N Daily, except SUNDAY, for
Wsshin gton and oiuts North
Stops at Elbs, Glen Allen. Ash
lane. Taylorsvil e, boswell
Ruther & len, Pesola. ilford,
Woedslane, Guinea, Summit,
grederick seurg, sroel e, and
Whitewater. hui man car.
90 N. Daily, except Sunday, Cor
Washington and poin Is North
Stops at Elba. Glen Alec, Ash
land. boswell, Milford, and
Frecericksburg, Psrlor car.
Limited al washiRgt9n.
10 P. M, Daily for Washington ana
ASnlano. Dos ~ ell, Milford
FREDERICK sburg. BROOKE, and
Widewater stops at ether sta
TORS sundays. sleeper Rich
mond to New YORK. sleeper
Washington to D hiladelphia.
ARhIvE BYBD-STRKKT STATION.
sac A. IL, Daily. Stops at Whitewater,
Brooke, Fredericksburg, MIL
fore, oSvell, Ashland. snd
Eiba. stops ct other stations
Sundays. sleeper New York to
Richmond.
$500 p. M. hilv, EXCEPT surds- Sips at
Frederick sbu,g, Milford, Dos
we'll, hshl- nd Glen Ailen and
'ls. ssrlor car from wash
tugton.
e.2S P. NJ, psily. st3ps only stFrea'k sburg
D1swell, Ash and md tlba,
pullman cars frOm cw YORK
s,4O p. NJ, Daily. stops at Whitewater,
Broohe, Frederick sburg. sum
init, tsufnea, Wood.lane, Mil
ford, Pen0is, Rp ther Gen, Los
well, TsylorsviIle, AshlsS d,
Glen Allen, and Elba, sleep
ing car.
$40 P. NJ. nsily exceot sunday from
Wash ingion, nd points Moth,
ths New York and Fiortds
speciSri ~skes no cal stops,
and does not stop at ElDa-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-27

That elegant dwelling, los E. Leigh,
will be sold at Auction on Tuesday,
Jan. Both at 80 p. m.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-27

The Beethoven Musical Associst-
ion will meet "Wednesday night at the
residence of Mrs. Rosa X. Jones 52s st.
James street. As there is business of
Importance the Musical Director de.
sires C large attendance.
We were sgreeably surprised to
receive a visit from Mr.. @. n. Comp
ton, of Buffalo, N. Y. who ia conduct
or on the Wagner Sleeping Car be-
tween New York and Chicago.
He is q most entertaining converse
tion alist and we were pleased to well
come him into our establishment.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-27

Mrs. Virginia Cheatbam is sick
at her residence, 1117I6 N. 9th St.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-27

disposed is out again looking as well
as ever.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-16
Married an Arkansas Girl.

The following marriage notice is from the
Pine Bluff Weekly Commercial, of Arkansas.
The groom s Sumter county boy, from
near Providence, who has been in Florida
since 1895, and who We are pleased to learn
has made success of everything he haa un-
dertakeo since going there BE is merchan-
di.ipg end trucking at 0jus, Dade couoty,
Florida
James ". Ives, merchant of Cjus, and
Miss Made Cason, granddaughter OF Hon
James A. Hudson of Arkansas, were mar
RED at the Congregational church in Sebas-
tiap on Thursday.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. &r.
Lowder, assisted by Rev. u. Laire The
church was beautifully decorated With aow-
e.s. palms and forms
The bridal couple left on the S p. u. train
for their future home at Ojas, followed by a
ehower of rice and the congratulauons Of
theic rany friends Dere.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-16
DEATH

Mrs. Mildred Joye, died at ber bone al
Lamar, S. c. on the morning of May 10th.
She was an es.imable lady, greatly beloved
by all " ho knew her, and will be sadly miss
ed. She was eighty-dve years old
Johnny DuPre, son of Mr. E. DuPre,
Of Pisgaa, died on Saturday ct DR.. Moods
in6rmary from the effects of rife wound
which be received about two weeks ago.
The rifs was accidentally discharged while
be was hunting near his home, and the ball
penetrated the musces of the chest aod pass.
iug upward beneath the collar bone severed
ooe of the large blood vessels. The pressure
of the muscles prevented sn immediate aud
profose bemorrnage and be fingered day
after dav gradually growing weaker from the
loss of blood. On Friday be was brought to
the io6rmary as last resort, 90 that sn
operation might be performed aod thu
heuorrhase checked by tying the severed
blood vessels The hope was vaio, however,
az the wound was fatal from the fret and as
socr as the pressure of the muscles that had
controlled the bemorrbage was removed, be
died from tie ioss of blood
The funeral was held at Pisgah church
Sunday afternoon at 4 O'Clock.
The deceased was sixteen years old, and his
death was peculiarly sad oue The sympa-
thies Of the many friends Of Mr. DuPfe 60
out to him in his bereavement.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-16
REV c. M. RICHARDS ELEcTE1,
Professor of Greek in Columb1s
theological Seminary.

Columbia, May 12-Tbe board of direc.
tors of the Ptesbyteris Theological semi.
nary yesterday elected Rev Chas. NJ. Rich.
ards instructor of Greek to succeed Rev. D..
]. Brimm. D D resigned. The board passed
resolutions expressing its high appreciation
OF he ability and character of Dr.. Brinuo,
Of his usefulness to the seminary and Of his
value as teacher. Dr.. Brimm has been con-
pec,ed with the seminary II years and has
made quite fine impression as teschef aud
as man Of continually developing powers
Mr. Richards is a sou of Rev Jno G..
Richarda, formerly of Liberty Hill and DOW
of Rlepbein, Marlboro County He gradu-
ated with distinction at Davidson College,
tocs the complete couree Al the seminary aud
has had successful pastorate. From 1894
to 1896 he was tutor ID Hebrew at the SEMI
nary. He has been paetor OF Hebron and
Helzibah Churches, Sumter County, for sew
eral years and is most highly esteemed by ali
who know him. He is regarded se risiog
man in the Presbyterian micistry, and be
will 6II the chair Of Greek In the Seminary
with credit to himself and that institution
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-16

The oat crop is suf.ring for rain and gar
dens arc drying up.
De,gar Reel squad is practicing for the
Charlotte Fireman's g Tournament.
The new ice factory Of the Sumter Electric
Light and Ice Company will probably begin
making ice on Saturday.
It is said that there will be three or more
candidates for the Legislature from this city.
With the remainder of the cousty still to bear
f,om theirs will be no scarcity OF legislative
material.
The oas crop in this county has come out
woaderiully since warm weather, but 1t IS
now oeeding rain badly. TIE crop will be
short even with favorable conditions, owing
20 tie injury resultiog from the severe
weather during the winter
We return thanks to Rev. W. S. Stoses,
81 D.. Rector. for an invitation to attend the
commencement exercises Of the CokesonFy
Conference School, May 27-2e.
The State Democratic convention meets IN
Columbia today The delegates from Sum-
.er county went over last night aud sn's
morning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-16

The aucieuts believed that rheumatism wss
the gork of demon within man. Apy
one who has had an attack of scatic or in.
q ammatory rheur .tism will agree that the
ipaic,on is demoniac enough to warrant tie
belief. Ii has never been claimed that Cham
berlain's Pain Balm would cast out demons,
but it will cure rneuma,ism, and hundreds
bear testimony to the tratb of this statement.
Ooe application relieves the pain, and this
quick relief which It affords is alone worth
many times it's cost, For sale by Dr. A. J.
China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-16
Prohibition Mee:lng.

Owing to tho business of The towo and tbs
shor; notice given, only a small ous'oer OF
those favoring prohibition attended the meet
ing at the Court House on Saturday after.
doom Dr.. W. j. Psinele presided ove. the
meeting and D W. Cuttiuo acted AS secre-
tary Messrs E. S,itb, W u Grabsm
and E F Miller were elected delegates, With
A G Flowers. J R Haynswortt aud N
Hurst as alteroates, to represent Sumter
couoy ct the conference in Columbia on the
23d Of May. One queer feature OF this pro-
bibi,ion meeting was that no MAE prese''
had al exc 10 grind, consequently the po!iti-
cal issue "Dispepssrv or Prohibition" was
diseased fsaukiy without fear Of conflicting
opinions Col Jas. A. Host Of Greenvi'ls
was thought the moot suitable 0an to lead
the prohibition cause in Sou:h Carolina aud
several expressed the orin,on that be should
be the uom;nee for governor
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-16
MASTERS SALE.

DY VIRTUE of decree of the Court of
ID Common Pieas for Sumter County in
the State of South Carolina, in the case OF
Mary n. B.anc against Marion Noise (substi-
,rted for James ". Phillips, George e.
Phillips, Msry H. Wilson and Tbeo.
docia f Dennis); Mary L. Paruell
and William B. Philips, Jr, (an infant un.
der the age of IA years) heirs at law and
distributes os ". 3. Phillips, deceased
Raveorl S. Braewell as administrators Of the
Estate of W B Phillips, deceased James
Tnoro we'll, Sias Hickson, G. P. Rush and
Hampton Paroell /; will sell at public auc-
non, TO the highest bidder, at the Court
House in the city Of Sumter iu said county
sad State, en- sseday in June, 1860, being
the fourth day Of said mcu'h, during the
usual hcurs of sale, the following described
real estate, to wiz:
"Ail that certain tract of lard measuring
three brpdred and tea acres more or lees.
situate, lying aod being in the county OF
Sumter, State of: Sou!h Carolina and is
bounded 90 the north ty lads cf B. E.
Wilsoo oo the the east by lanes of J.
Goodaso and ) L.ekeels on the south by
Mrs Elizabeth Wilson, end lies wholly in
township of cf the county afore-
said''
Terms ct sale ore. half caeh and balance in
ore year secured by bend and mortgage OF
purchaser 10 which shall be provided for
couosei's fees is case same has to he collected
oy scit purchaser to have the option OF pay
ing sll cash
H. FRANK WILSON,
Master for Sumter County.
Nav q ;o0o
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-16
HELP FOR THE STARVING.
Meeting of the Citizens of Sumter

The cry Of distress from the starving mil.
lions oe india appeals 10 the great brother
hood of map over tie whole world Nor
should we be inattentive to the cry. 1t is
proposed, therefore, that the ctizsns of SUN.
ter come together, pe1t Sunday uight. in the
Opera House, without regard to denomina.
toual leaning, and that after brief addresses
by Gen. Noise and Pastors Clifton and
Brown, contribution be made by the an.
die .ce, 10 he forwarded to the general com.
mi,tee 10 New York WHO are ip charge of ,be
fupd in the Ccited States for the relief of ths
etsrviDg
In ADDITION to the gentlemen red above.
who will speak, this meeting s called with
the consent of the following, who have
promised to aid BY .hsiT presence aad gifts,
Wig: A Aoeee,
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