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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-06-13
The Telephone Suit.

Some preliminary work vas done in court
Monday evening in the matter of the tele
phone suits. W. H. Lyles Esq made mo-
ton that the Master take testimony iu the
case. and R. D Lee, Esq moved ,ha, in
addition to taking testimony the Master be
Instructed to make a report thereon hr.
Lees motion prevailed, and the Master will
tnereupoc take testimony aud file bis report
probably with the uext court, 10 the fall.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-06-13
Schedule Of Wilson & Summerron
Railroad.

The new schedule on the Wilson 4 Sum-
ton R. r. (Northwestern) went into effect on
Monday, June lI,h.
The local freight, with passenger ecccsano-
datlons, reaches Suuter from Wilson's Mill
and Sunmertcn ct Y 80 D N and will go
,arou2n TO Dalzell Oh Condeo Extension.
Returning from there reaches sun CT at 2. 10
.. 10, and i@a7es for Wilson'S Mill at 3
0 o'ciocn D. N.
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Hle Premium Rance Of The World

1t won the First Gold Medal Prize over
thousands of competitors, and i:s superiority
was clearly demonstrated.
These Ranges are sold only from wagons,
and intending purchasers will fed it TO their
interest to secure them while the opportunity
preseats itself
The Wrought Iron Range Company has
arrived With one of it's divisions, and will
make Sumter headquarters for short while,
canvasslpe this and adjoining counties with
the famous Home Comfort S'eel Ranges.
Tbes. Ranges are complete 10 every perticu-
lar Their many advantages for convenience
and du!sbi.i,y will he thoroughly demon
strated by gentlemenly salesmen TO ali s-
tending purchasers
The following endorsements are from well
known cltIzsns Of Hampton and Williams
burg corLties:
We, tae u designed residents Of Hamp-
ton and Williamsburg couaties, are using the
Home Comfort Range, ana uohesitatipglJ
say il ls ;he rest range ~e have ever used
81 B ScSweeae7, W J Good,ne. Mr and
Mrs F Ks.rse " II Robertson. Gocding,
" P Weekly, f Ksonedy, R G Logan, L
S;sckley, r 4 kel:enan, Cooper B.es.
s. H. DEW,
Supt.
Mav c3-!u*
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Volcanic Erupt,ons.

tre grand, but Skin Eruptions rob life .:
joy. BuciIen's Arnica Saive cures then; also
Did Running and Fever Sores, Ulcers, Doils,
ge,ons, Corns. Warts, Cuts, Bruises, Burns.
Scalds, Chapped HANDS, chi}blains. Best Pile
Cure on earth Drives out Pains and Aches.
Only 25 cts box. Cure guaranteed. Sold
sy j. T. ". DeLorme. ,iruggist
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Winthrop College Scholarship a1d
Entrance Examination.

YN7E examination for tie award Ct vacant
scholarships iu Winthrop College, spa
tor me ,.dmieslon Of aew students "ill be
held a. the COUNTY Court House, 90 Friday,
July 2o:a at 9 a 20.
Applicants must rot 5e less than fifteen
years OF age
N'aao scholarships are vacated after July
20th, they sill be awarded 10 those making
;ta h,goest average al this examination
The Coz. Of attendance, including board,
f;rolsted 'oon., heat, light and washi'g is
only SS so per month.
For further information std catalogue,
address,
PRES. D 3. JOHNSON,
Nay % ROCK HILL, S. G.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-06-13

The friends of HARRY ". sGARBoR-
OUGH would respectfully present bis Dame
to the Democratic voters Of Sumter county at
tie approaching primary as oeing suitable
man for Sheriff of Sumter county, feeling
assured that be vii! De acceptable to the co.
ire people
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MARRIAGE.

% Jane 6, 1900, at The residence of the
brides father, Mr a. S Briggs, near Silver,
s. C., by Rev J. G.. Bailey, Jr Mr.. William
R. Davis of PaUola, S. G., and Mise Camilla
81. Briggs.
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FOR HOUSE OF REPRESENTA-
TIVES.

hereby announce myself candidate for
the House of representatives, sutject to the
action Of the Democratic primary.
THOS G. MCLEOD.
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FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR.

bereoy announce self candidate for
re election to the cGce of County Supervisor
of Sumter County, subject to the action of
The Dernocra Primary, anG pledge myself
to support the nominees Of the Democratic
party MARION EORN.
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FOR SHERIFF.

Believing E. i. wINDHAM to be a auita-
BILE man for Sheriff of Sumter county, we
hereby announce bim a candidate for the
cfice subject to the action of the Democratic
primary election May 9*
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FOR CoNGREss.

Pos. J WIN. STOKES is hereby announced
as candidate for reelection to Congress IN
the Seventh district, subject to the Demo-
cratic primary.
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CLERK OF COURT.

Gentlemen: want to be elected TO the
ofice of Clerk C; tie Court for Sumter Couu.
" No one has as.ed e to be q candidate.
(I guess they just didn't think of it). |
trust, however. you will no. forget me at the
Democratic primary election, which will GET
tie the question, who shall be clerk es far as
am concerned. Hoping to DE yours at the
primary, am
Very respectfully,
J. ". DENNIS.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-06-13

NR FREAN NELLETT is nominated for
County Supervisor, subject to the result of
the Democratic primary. He ia competeat
NAL for the position, Democrat who de-
eer1es the support of the party, aud if he is
elected will render faithful and valuable
services DEMOCRAT.
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FOR SOLICITOR.

o flee of Solicitor, and again soici; the sup
port of the voters of the Third Circuit, SUBJ
iect to the action of the Democratic primaries.
JOHN S. WILSON.
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The voters of Sumter county are asked to
support for sheriff William q. EppersoD,
true snd tried Dsnoerat, a man who was
gallant Confederate soldier and served fouc
years in the ranks Heis Competent and will
i.,thfully discharge the duties Of tie Office
if elected. COMRADES.
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NR A. D. ISES, who hss SO efficiently
filled the position of Coroner during the past
for! vcars is hereby nominated 70. re eec-
;ion. subiec. 10 ;he Democratic ig.ia s7y. He
will receive the hesrty support of
MANY VOTERS.
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tereov aunouuce ,selt candidate for
tse office of Coroner Of Sumter County suo-
jsc, TO The result CT the Democratic primary.
am acqnsluted with tie duties ef The ofics
and il elected will faithfully and eficisntly
perform them. TIE support sad Influence of
the Democrats Of the county is solicited and
Will be appreciated. Respectfully,
THOMAS NJ. JONES.
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To my friends who go nch!y supported me
before and the public generally: wish to
announce myself candidate for the Office Of
County Supervisor, promising to stand by
tie action of the Democratic primary.
Respectfully.
Mch lo* W. H Scale.
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FOR co. SUPERINTENDENT OF
EDUCATION.

The friends OF PROT W. P. BASKIN,
having knowledge of his thorough compe-
tency to 6ll the position, hereby sonoaocs
him as candidate for County Snperintend-
eut of Education, subject TO the action of ths
Democratic primary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-06-13

Believing that the acquain.srce Of the
present incumbent, j. EDWIN REMBERT.
with the duties of the flee, the various
teachers trustees and needs o. the several
communities of the county qaalify him 70.
The ffice Of County Superintendent of Edu.
cation, and that he Is heartily interested IN
the duties thereof. We nominate him for re.
election, sutjsct TO the action Of the Demo-
cratic Primary. MANY VOTERS.
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Meeting of City Board of Educa-
ton.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Davidso College.
q. Harby-Juss Received.
Globe Telegraph College, of Ls1iogton, Ks
For Superintendent of Educauon-W
Baskin.
j. Ryteenberg & sons-Tbsee Shirt wa;st
Values
Estate of John c. Parnell. deceased =
Citation
". B. Boyle-osoorDe Harvesting Ma
ehinery.
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announce myself candidate for re-eec.
ton as Auditor of Sumter County, subject to
the result of the democratic primary.
Respectfully,
j DIGGS WILDER.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-06-13

Appointment of managers for the coming
primary election were made and the commit
tee adjournei
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CANDIDATES.
FOR AUDITOR.

Believing T. W. LEE to be fully qualified
to discharge the duties of the cf6ce of Audi
tor, We place him in domination for said
off ce, before the Democratic voters. at the
ensuing primary election. FRIENDS.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-06-13

The Board Of Education met Monday in
the City Clerks Office All members were
preseot Minutes of Nay 28th were read end
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to be held OF H odge's Store for the purpose
Of taking a vote, as TO the place OF meeting OF
said club, said ootice TO be rcsted 10 at least
places. Tre vote TO be taken by the men,
oers of the club as fairly enrolled by the time
of said meeting
MrW G Wells expressed himself as satis-
6ed with the action and thanked the CON-
mittee for its courtesy in giving him bear
ing
un motion of Mi. Noise the chair was
Instructed 10 appoint at his leisure, the regu.
lar committees TO nave charge Of the arrange
meo,s for the State camnaigo meeting 10 be
held in Sumter On Tuesday, June 26;h.
The chairman appointed committee con-
sistipg OF Messrs. Eiwin Wilson, Il Druoe
Tiudali D E keels and John Rafield to
prepare roster of county campaign meetings,
and TO 6x the assessments 90 candidates
Before the committee retired, Capt. keels
mo.ed tha, the magistrates be voted for ID
the primary This wss carried
sr Edwin Wilson no7ed that the follow
ing clause be added to the oath to be admin
ists,e1 10 the voters: ''And that will only
vote r magistrate for the district in which
I i've !" Alter scmo discussion this was
adopted.
The following motion otf REQ oy Mej Noise
vas also adoated:
Rssolvsd, That the 7o;e- shsH have the
right TO des,gnsle ,he ;ussls rate for The dis
tr,ct 10 u bach The vote resldes
Tno fciowloe ppoin'men's were i-ade Tor
csmpAigr neeuags
Privs,eer S;4non Saturday, August 18th
WedseGeid. Tues 1ay, August 7th
Saithville, Sa'u.dny, August llth
Dishopville, Thursday August 18th.
ST. Crarles, Saturday, August 18th.
Lyncaburg, Thursday, Augrst 23d.
Sumter, Saturday, August 25tt.
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= n o111o' -'e1@, ;" 10 % % "e1' oU0 P1ee1o
aotly known to all readers of the Atlanta
Journal, or which paper be was travelling
correspondent in the State of Georgia for a
number of years, has been in the city for
several days for the purpose Of organizing q
lodge of the Na,ional Unoo. He has met
With great success and will organize lodge
this week, there being already forty-three
names oo the roll.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-09-06

Q-2O
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-09-06
Leaders and Subjects.
EPWORTH LEAGUE.

EPwORTH LEAGUE.
Sept. o-Zada Black-"Our sim
pie duty"-Luke I7:7-Io.
Sept. 16-Chas. Boyer-"The
broad way; the narrow way"-Matt.
7:I3-I4.
Sept. 23-Elery Cooper-''Tares
in your feld"-Matt. 15:24-3o.
Sept. so-Ola Fick-"Our fool
ish excuses Luke I4:I5-24.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-09-06
The Temperance Crusade.

A crusade has been begun against
all persons in Meade suspected of
handling anything that produces
foam. Recently some of the ladies
of the city got together and resolv-
ed to demolish the demon, drink,
which is very good motive in any
community when put into force in
the proper manner and spirit. If it
is in the interest of the morality of
the community it is right, but if it
is to promote personal interest and
with malice and spite for the accused
it Is wrong and we stand against it.
We do not propose, at this time, to
argue this proposition, although it is
talked openly on the streets of
Meade by some of the women con-
nected with the movement, that
some of the parties have been too
smart and talked about them, and
that they will get even, etc. This
is not the proper kind of talk in a
matter of this kind, and we hope it
IS not true.
A sort of executive committee has
been appointed, consisting of several
of the ladies who have taken upon
themselves the responsibility of max
ing the complaints before the justice
of the peace. Rev. Enyeart of the
M. E. church is prime factor in
the movement. On last Friday
afternoon a complaint was filed
against w. c. Osgood Sr. by w.
Stowe, and one against Fred Gray
by Allie Barker, and another by
Rev. Enyeart. On Saturday both
of the above gave bond to appear
Oct. for hearing. Saturday after
noon Mrs. E. F. Rieman filed a
complaint against Robt. Smith,
alleging that he violated the law on
Dec. "a, 1899. Later in the day
Mrs. E. w. White filed a complaint
against A. ]. Blankenchip. Monday
morning Mrs. Fuhr lodged another
complaint against Fred Gray, alleg.
ing violation of the law Aug. II.
The ladies above mentioned ART
members of this committee. Othe
members of whom we have learned
are Mrs. Casteen, Mrs. Flick, Mrs
u. E. Roberts, Sr. and Mrs. Viii
lliams.
/ We have understood that com
plants would be filed against othe
parties, but at this time they hav,
not materialized. 1t seems tha
everything is to be "pulled," eve1
to the town pump, which job, W
understand, has been assigned t
the reverend gentleman himself.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-09-06

H. Gruemken shipped his sheep
from Meade Monday to Kansas
City.
New millinery goods at Wehrle's.
The latest styles. Call and make
your selections early.
Fred Gray contemplates moving
his confectionery three doors east of
the present location, this week.
"Peruna" is a scarce article in
town, so Is "Scharnigle"-the next
thing to beer. If you doubt it, try
to obtain some.
Linn Givler helped Mr.. Gruem-
ken drive his sheep to Meade Sun
day. Linn informed us that he is
going in partnership with Mr.. Dye,
at Plains, in the sheep business.
The hail of couple of weeks age
has entirely destroyed most of the
gardens in the artesian valley. Mrs
Shaw informed us that she would
not have any more garden truck fol
sale. Frank Mars watermelon
patch looked as though some one
had been shooting buckshot at the
melons, some of them being spill
entirely open.
The all-day services at the Baptis
church Sunday was a success. The
members came from all direction.
and INDUCED in the sumptuous feas
both for the physical and spiritua
man. Rev. Robinson has succeed
ed in erecting a very creditabl'
church and congregation in thi
sparsely settled country, especial.
when all denominations are consid
cred.
A number of young people attend
: led dance and ice cream suppe
: at the home of VIM. Ellis in Fowle
= twp. last Friday night. One coupl
were unfortunate enough to miss tn
: road and failed entirely in gettin
r there. Otherwise all report a yer
t enjoyable evening, which is alway
S the report that comes wheneve
: there is a gathering of any kind a
Mr.. Ellis.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-09-06
Dentistry.

Dr. Simpson, of Dodge City, will
be in Meade from Sept. 10 to II to
do dental work. All those desiring
work done should call at this time,
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-09-06
For Sale.

10 head of cattle for sale at once.
20 yearling steers, II yearling heif-
ers, the balance cows and heifers 2
and 3 years old.
P. BLAIR & Sons,
o-2o Meade, Kansas.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-09-06
Representative convention.

The Democrats of the I24th Rep
resentative district composed of the
counties of Meade and Seward will
hold delegate convention at Meade
Kansas, Saturday Sept. Sth, 1900,
at 10 O'Clock a. m. for the purpose
of nominating a candidate for rep
resentative for said district.
Said convention shall be compos-
ed of 16 delegates, of whom shall
be elected from each of the ) town
ships of Seward county and from
Meade Center twp. and each from
Logan, Sand Creek, Odee, Cimar-
ron, West Plains, Mertilla, Crooked
Greek, and Fowler twps. Meade
county.
D. B. STUTsMAN, Chairman.
S. D. ADAMS, Sec'y.
The Peoples party will hold a
delegate convention at the same
time and place and be entitled to
the same representation in each
county.
S. M. BENNETT, Chairman.
S. P. BUNCH, Sec'y.
Mr.. w. A. Rhodes. of Garden
City, is in Meade this week canvass
ing for DR.. Farrar's book, the 'Life
of Christ" which is just published.
The book contains about 900 illus
trations and over 500 pages. The
illustrations are superb and give a
thorough and comprehensive under
standing of this great character.
The book is recommended highly by
the divines of all the denominations
as we'll as the press throughout
America and England. 1t is book
that should be in every household
in the land. Mr.. Rhodes will be in
this vicinity for several days and
everyone should avail themselves OF
the opportunity of securing a copy.
The book recommends itself. We
have examined the work personally
and can say that it is as good bool
| of the kind as we have ever seen
The price is S2.a5, which is very
reasonable for a book of this size.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-09-06
County Convention.

The Democrats of Meade county,
Kansas, will hold delegate conven-
ton at Meade, Kansas. Saturday
Sept. a2nd, 1900 at 10 O'Clock a.
m. for the purpose of nominating
candidate for the following named
offices:
Probate Judge,
County Attorney,
Clerk of Dist. Court,
Supt. Public schools,
Commissioner and district.
The several townships are re-
quested to hold their primaries FRI
day Sept. FL, 1900 at O'Clock p.
m. The representation shall be as
follows:
Crooked Greek 7. Cimarron q.
Fowler s. Logan 6.
Mertilla (. Odee s.
Sand Greek d. West Plains 6.
Meade Center 10.
D. B. STUTsMAN, Chairman.
S. D. ADAMS, Sec'y.
The Peoples party will hold a
convention and will be entitled to
the same number of delegates.
S. M. BENNETT. Chairman.
S. P. BUNCH, Sec'y.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-09-06
New ribbons, silks, and velvets at

New goods received this week at
Mrs. Judd's.
w. A. Johnson and wife, of Nye,
were in Meade Thursday to attend
the speaking.
Alb. Stewart and daughter, Miss
Emma, are over at Plains visiting
old friends thss week.
The DeMerres Bros. of Sand
Creek twp. shipphd some cattle to
Kansas City Monday.
Ladies, when in town call and
Mrs. Judd will show you the pref
tiest prints you ever saw in Meade.
Sam Bunch, our enterprising
groceryman, made trip to Beaver
last Thursday, returning the next
day.
We notice that Mr.. ]. R. Burton
will speak in Meade on Sept. IA,
after the Republican county con-
vention.
Remember the Populist and Dem
ocratic Representative convention
will be held at the court house next
Saturday.
c. c. Callahan, of Plains, was
transacting business in Meade Sat
urday and was added to our sub
scriptlon list.
S. c. Sumpter has our thanks for
lot of flower bulbs. We are not
familiar enough with the varieties to
give the proper names.
Shirting, outing flannel, canton
flannel and everything in that line
the cheapest you ever bought in
Meade. at Mrs. Judd's.
We have heard of nearly all kinds
of panics, but Meade is now expert
encing "peruna" panic, the first
of the kind in its history.
Meade could now properly be
called "dry town" from an anti
prohibition standpoint, and to those
not onto the ropes properly.
Dodge City has a base ball nine
known as the ''Never Sweats" but
we notice that they only held out
four innings in a recent game.
Mrs. Judd has just returned from
St. Joe where she purchased line
of the latest styles of Ladies Walk
ing Hats. Call and see them.
Rev. Robinson is in the country
this week doing pastoral work. Ht
will preach next Sunday morning
and evening at the. usual hours.
The Meade State Bank will short
ly put vault into their bank build
ing. This bank is always up-to
date in all the latest improvement
and always looks after the best in
terests of its customers.
| Garden City had a shooting scrap'
last week in which one Henry Nasl
shot Dwight Risley. The troubl
seems to have been of a very trivia
nature. Neither of the parties wer
quarrelsome nor had had any pre-
previous trouble.
]. H. Camp returned last Monda
from trip through Barber and Com
manche counties. He reports ev
verything all right down that way
He says peaches are selling for 2
cents per bushel. He brought HON
several bushels for his own use.
Meade county will have about 9
, much feed crop as usual this year
despite the dry weather. The viii
hay crop is good, and there is col
siderable alfalfa, altho the yield
not so heavy as last year. tn
kafr corn, cane, millet and otht
crops are generally good althoug
e not quite as large as usual. Thel
will be enough feed for all the ca
I. tie, at any rate.
We heard a lady in Meade r,
, mark the other day, that it was oil
ly the respectable ladies of Mead
that were engaged in the prosec,
ton of the liquor cases. Now v
don't believe this lady realized ju
what kind of remark she was NAL
e ing or how it would be construe'
y We want to say for her benefit TIL
she is yery much mistaken, for v