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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-06-12
A WHITE BOY DROWNED.

Hagood, June 9.-Sidnev, the 13
year old son of Mr.. S. D. Hurst, Of
this place, was drowned in the cotton
factory canal at Camden on last Satur-
day afternoon. He went up that morn
ing to visit his brother and went in
bathing with his two little boys. They
said he got half way across when he
sank either from taking cramp or by
fright or exhaustion. His body was
recovered as soon as possible, and the
doctors did all they could to revive
him without avail. He was buried at
Pisgah Church this afternoon after
services by Rev. Mr. Kenney in the
presence Of a large audience who
showed their sympathy and sorrow for
tn sudden death of the little boy.
T Z, D.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-06-12
OLD MANCHESTER.
"reminiscences Of an Gid Man.

Wedeefeld. S. c., April 29.-Fifty-
nine years ago there We're seven stores
in old Manchester, now there is one
habitation. At that time there was a
Methodist Church there, where both
white and colore3 met every TWO weeks
to hear old Father Ovens preach. He
was man whom TO know was to loTe.
He spent his days in the Masters
cause and is now home at rest.
Manchester was then a resort for the
rich men who lived north and south of
the town. Within an area Of ten miles
there were men who owned slaves, the
aggregate number of which would
reach two thousand. It was place
where games of all kinds were indul-
ged in on every Saturday-horse rae
inc, card playing, cock fights, etc.
It was a common saying, ''if a
stranger came to Manchester he either
had to fight or rIn.' It, though, was
all in fun. In those days men seemed
to be differently constituted. they en-
joyed jokes played upon one another,
without the vile vituperation that is
common now.
For instance, there was a man not
of the wealthy class, but one esteem
ed for his worth and wit. On one oc-
casion he met number of men who
attempted to play joke on him. He
retorted by relating the following !;
when I was here on last Saturday on
my way home conceived OF plan by
which could obtain some of Capt.
Ms land, a little while after I was
shown how could get possession of
some of Col. Singleton's fine race
horses, in my disputation [ stopped,
pulled off my hat looked in it and to
my amazement found had exchanged
it for Capt. Ms: this accounted or 1t
all and I felt relieved.
The Joke was thoroughly enjoyed.
Fifty-seven years ago the Camden
Railroad was being graded at Middle
ton depot. As I was passing counted
twenty-five wild turkeys in one flock,
little farther saw five deer grazing.
Wild geese and pigeons were here by
the thousands. 4 few hundred yards
above Wedgefeld was resort for deer.
Now all these have disappeared, also
most of the men who lived at that
time, and hundreds of bales of cotton
are made where scarcely any was made
at that time. A great many of the big
plantations were deserted on account
of the prevalence of malaria, all the
up lands except the Singleton's black
woods being cleared being the cause.
After while pine trees took posses
sion and the region became compare
lively healthy again.
Now cotton claims possession, conse
quently fever.
The year before the old Ramsey
place was deserted there was an unus-
ual epidemic of fever, and the spring
following a good many of the hands
who suffered the summer before with
fever died of pneumonia.
It is hard for the present generation,
being accustomed to the big openings
around here, to realize this was the
play ground of deer, ETC., 6fty-seven
years ago. This ought to be warning
to the land owners who are every year
cutting down the growth Of pines be-
tween here and the swamp, as there
will in all probability be another
wholesale desertion of farming lands.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-06-12

Prof. Chas. Lane, of Georgia, is
unquestionably the humorist of the
South. Prof. Lanes facial express
sions are fine, his gestures conspicous-
ly suggestive, and his sense of humor
so keen that he can drill it into the
most obtuse. His listeners were so
perfectly under his control that he
could say laugh and they would go
into convulsions.-Montgomery Adver-
tiser.
At the Opera House June 18th.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-06-12
l0NlA HAS POOR CROPS.


Ionia, June live are having
some fine weather for farm work, but
our crops are sorry indeed. 1t will
be impossible for US to make full
crops in this section this year.
The oat crop is very good, but corn
and cotton are the poorest that I have
ever known for the time of year.
We are having lots of sickness,
grass and hard work.
Rev. J. ". Davis and wife are both
quite sick.
Mrs. Carnes, formerly of Ionia, we
are glad to report is some better.
Dry jim.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-06-12
II You Can't See Well Call on
BECKER OPTICAL COMPANY.
PHONE l47

Office over Levi Bros. Store, next
door to O'Donnell. The most com
plete optical room in the State We
make glasses in al the latest shapes
and forms. straighten cross eyes with
out the use Of the knife or pain. We
have the only lens grinding establish
ment in North and South Carolina.
IS years experience Will fill your
physicians prescription with the great
est accuracy.
Prices reasonable. No ready made
glasses handled. Testimonials like the
following from one of South Cardinals
most prominent citizens on file.
Chambers of R. c. Watts, Judge
Fourth Circuit.
DR.. Arthur Becker, Manning, S. c.:
Dear Sir The glasses you made for
me are superb and supply most salts,
factorily long felt want. / unhesita-
tingly recommend anyone who desires
glasses to patronize you and am conf
dent they will be satisfied with what
you furnish them. With the best
wishes for your prosperity, I am
Yours truly,
R. G. Watts.
Do not neglect this opportunity and
thereby abuse the greatest organ God
has given you.
Office hours from 9 a. m. until l p.
m. and 2 p. m. until p. m., every
day except Sunday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-06-12

Rev. and Mrs. Grossman were sur
prised last Wednesday evening by social
visit from members of the Lutheran
Church and other friends, who spent a
very pleasant evening and left the
parsonage richer in choice gifts for
the inner man? Rev. Grossman and wife
are now domicled in their cozy home
on Republican, Street. where the
latch string is always out.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-06-12

DeWitts Little Early Risers search the re-
mo,est part of the bowels and remove the
impurities speedily with no discomfort. They
are famous for their efficacy. Easy to take,
never gBpe.-J S Hugbson Il Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-06-12
stages OF Progress.

''Do you attach any credence to the
theory that men are developed from
mopkeys?" said Willie Washington.
Il think that some are said Miss
Cayenne THE others appear tc have
remained stationary" Washington
Star.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-06-12
Better Yet.

Lady engaging a new cook)-Can
you clean bicycles?
Cook-No, lady, but I can give you
tie address where / have mine cleaned.
-Fliegende Blatter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-06-12

From cliff 1000 feet high one with
clear vision can see ship at oas-
tance Of AZ miles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-22
A Typical South African;store.

.. R. Larson, of Bay Villa, Sundays
River, Cape Colony, conducts a store
typical of South Africa, at which can
be purchased anything from the pro-
verbal "needle to an anchor" This
store is situated in valley nine miles
from the nearest town. Mr.. Lar
son says: 81 am favored with the GUS
tom of farmers within radius of thirty
miles, to many of whom have supplied
Chamberlain's remedies. All testify
to their value in household where a
doctors advice is almost out of the
question. Within one mile of my store
the population is perhaps sixty. Of
these, within the twelve months, no
less than fourteen have been absolutely
cured by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
This must surely be record" For
sale by all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-22

Guizot lived through the most event.
full periods of modern France. He was
born in 1877 amid the mutterings Of the
revolution. GuizOt's parents were mar.
ried by a prescribed Protestant pastor,
and his birth was never legally regis
tered. His father, who wassan advO-
cate, used his talent for public speak
ing in the interests Of the prosecuted
PrOtestants and became a marked man,
After living for several weeks in dan
ger of his life he was ar last arrested,
unwillingly enough, by o gendarme who
knew and respected him.
"Shall let you escape?" said the
man.
Are you married?" replied NJ. Gui-
zot.
Eyes. [ have two children"
"And SO have L" replied the prisoner,
"but you would have to pay for me.
Let US go on"
They went on, and M Guizot died on
the scaffold a few days later At this
time Francois, the future statesman,
who was the elder of the two children,
was six and a half years old and al
ways preserved the recollection of GO
ing to see his father in prison, or what
was euphemistically called the house OF
justice.-Gent.eman's Magazine.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-22
Not In Order.

In a certain Lanarkshire village a
meeting was called to consider the adj
visibility of erecting a bridge over a
creek which had been heretofore cross
ed by means of stepping stones.
The sch0Olmaster, who presided over
the meeting, warmly advocated the
erection of a bridge in an eloquent
speech, when a local worthy, who was
something of a character and noted for
his outspokenness, got up and inter
rupted:.
"Hoot, foot, schulemaister, you're fair
haiverin', mon! Wha wad gang an
put a brig over siccan a wee bit creek
as yon? Losh, mon, l cud cross it WI
a stannin' jump
"Order, ordern' exclaimed the chair
man angrily. you are clearly out Of
order"
81 ken I'm cot O. order" rejoined the
interrupter amid the laughter of the
audience. eff 1 was in order, I cud
jump as faur again. - London An
SWerS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-22
RIue Predominant.

He was from the country and stood
helplessly before the naughty young
lady clerk of the downtown store.
what do you want, pleaseY' she de.
handed icily.
He gulped down his embarrassment,
for he was hOpelessly young and shy
and awkward, and she was a most su.
periOr looking creature.
Il want twelve yards of blue FREEDOM.
inant," he finally said.
What" demanded the startled clerk,
''T-twelve yards of b-b-blue FREEDOM,
inant," he stammered again.
I'm sure [ don't know what you
mean" said the clerk Then, womanly
kindness and intuition getting the bet.
ter Of her hauteur she said, Tell me
just what it was your mother or your
sister told you to bring"
He gave a sigh Of relief and said:
"They wanted some wash goods for
my little sisters dress. They said they
were not so particular as to quality and
color, just so [ got blue predominant.
Can't I get it e?"-Memphis Semi.
tar.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-22
Very Tired

1t has remained for a little girl to
nearly, if not quite, equal a famous
witticism of Leigh Hunt. Of course
she spoke in childish innocence, where
the English essayist and wit used his
ripened intellect.
Hunt, in describing an exceedingly
warm day, it will be remembered,
spoke of it as one which tempted him
to strip off his flesh and sit in his
bones.
The little girl had been romping and
running all day. Toward nightfall her
father met her. ''Are you not very
tired, little one?' he asked.
"Oh, not so very tired, papa" she re-
piled. Then in a burst of confidence
she whispered, "Only l do feel as
though I'd like to take my legs off and
carry them awhile"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-22
Keller In Six Hours,

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
Disease relieved in six hours by ''New
Great South American Kidney Cure. :"
Tt is great surprise on account of it's
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
in bladder, kidneys and back, in male
or female, Relieves retention of water
almost Immediately. IF you want
quick relief and cure this is the RENE
dy, Sold by E. J. Eldridge, druggist,
Americas, ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-22
Stricken With Paralysis.

s Henderson Grimett, of this place,
was stricken with partial paralysis and
completely lost the use of one arm and
side. After being treated by an emil
nent physician for quite while with
out relief, my wife recommended Cham
berlain's Pain Balm, and after using
two bottles of it he is almost entirely
cured. GEO. R. MCDONALD, Man, Lo-
gan county, W. Va. Several other very
remarkable cures of partial paralysis
have been effected by the use of this
liniment. 1t is most widely known.
however, as a cure fo4 rheumatism,
sprains and bruises. Sold by all drug
gists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-22
A Prominent Memphian Writes.

DR.. Fl. Motley, Manufacturing
been q great sufferer for three years
from indigestion, and been treated by
many physicians, who failed to give
any relief. Continuing to grow worse
my brother advised me TO try DR.,
Mozley's Lemon Elixir, which remedy
he had used for several years. I COM
menced it use, and must say that your
Lemon Elixir is the greatest medicine
on earth. 1 have never suffered a day
since [ commenced using Lemon
Elixir. r. Z. Rocco.
2O6 fernando St., Memphis, Tenn.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-22

81 had long suffered from indiges-
ton, "sswrites G. A. LeDeis, Cedar City,
"Ao. "Like others tried many prep
arations but never found anything that
did me good until I took Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure. One bottle cured me. A
friend who had suffered similarly I
put on the use of Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure. He is gaining fast and will soon
be able to work. Before he used Ko-
dol Dyspepsia Cure Indigestion had
made him a--total wreck. w. A. Rem
bert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-22
A Long Sleep.

DR.. Soca, an English physician, re-
ported the case Of a young girl of sew
enteen taken with syncope after a cold
''tub" who slept for seven months in
the hospital to which she was admit
ted. When she was aroused from sleep,
she responded drowsily to questions
put and fell asleep again. At the end
of seven months she died of pneumo-
mia, having slept herself out of life
Sometimes she was fed in her sleep
and at other times while they kept her
awake.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-22
The haughtya are always the victims of
their own rash conclusions.
Purely The Blood.

By taking the old reliable Botanic
Blood Balm (B. B. b.; cures ulcers,
scrofula, eczema, pimples, itching skin,
aching bones. bolls, carbuncles. IF
you are all run down take B. B. B, It
will give life, vigor and strength to the
blood. B. B. B. makes the blood pure
and rich. Druggists, 81. Trial treat
ment free, by writing Blood Balm Co.,
Atlanta, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-22
DOG and WOLF.

There has been some dispute as to
the descent of the whether it is
an improved progeny of the wolf or a
distinct variety. That it is a different
species is proved by the fact that the
dog and the wolf will mate and pro-
duce offspring. Nevertheless it is prob
able that the dog is merely descended
from the same original stock with the
wolf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-22
MOZLEY'S LEMON ELIXIR.
the Liver, Stomach, Bow
els and Kidneys.

For biliousness, constipation and
malaria.
For indigestion, sick and nervous
headache.
For sleeplessness, nervousness and
heart failure.
For fever, chills, debility and kid
new diseases, take Lemon Elixir.
Ladies, for natural and thorough or
ganic regulations, take Lemon Elixir.
SOC and 81 bottles at druggists.
Prepared only by DR.. FL. Motley,
Atlanta, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-22

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is not a mere
stimulant to tired nature. It affords
the stomach complete and absolute rest
by digesting the food you eat. You
don't have to diet but can enjoy all the
good food you want. Kodol Dyspep-
STA Cure instantly relieves that dis
tressed feeling after eating, giving you
new life and vigor. W. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-22
A Prominent Minister Writes

After ten years of great suffering
from indigestion, with great nervous
prostratlon, billiousness, disordered
kidneys and constipation, I have been
cured by DR.. MozleY's Lemon Elixir,
and am now a we'll man.
Rev. Q. G. DAVIS,
Ed. M E. Church South
No % TstnaIl St., Atlanta, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-22

G. N. Phelps, Forestdale, Vt. says
his child was completelyscured of a bad
case of eczema by the use of DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve.@ Beware of all
counterfeits. It instantly relieves piles.
W. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-22
Sometimes man misleads people by
being perfectly honest with them.

W. T. Wesson, Jacksonville, Va.
druggist, writes: "You One Minute
Cough Cure gives perfect satisfaction,
My customers say it is the best remedy
for coughs, colds, throat and lnng
troubles" W. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-22
Why He Escaped.

The Literary Editor - That fellow
Scribbler sent in a poem this morning
entitled ''Why Do 1 Live?'
The Editor-What did you do with it?
The Literary Editor - Returned it
with an inclosed slip saying, Because
you mailed this instead of bringing it
personally. indianapolis News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-22

Chas. r. Wessmar. Evanston, Ill.
writes: "My boy 2 1-2 years old had
severe cold which refused. to yield to
any treatment until we tried Foley's
Honey and Tar. he was completely
cured before using one bottle" Take
none but. Foley's. John r. Hudson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-22
Some men seem to think they are
better than they ought to be.

A new remedy for biliousness is now
on sale at all drug stores. It is called
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
let's. 1t gives quick relief snd will pre-
vent the attack if given as soon as the
frat indication of the disease appears.
Price, % cents per box. Samples free.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-22
A broad mind isn't necessarily deep
The sharpest man has his blunt points.

Mrs. T. Briddleman of ParshalIville,
Mich, was troubled with salt rhaum for
thirteen years and had tried a number
of doctors without relief. After two
applications of Banner Salve, her
hands became better and in a short
time she was entirely cured. Beware
of substitutes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-22
A Word to Travellers.

The excitement incident to travelling
and change of food and water often
brings on diarrhoea, and for this reason
no one should leave home without a
bottle of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy, For sale by
all druggists,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-22

Other remediesl only alleviate the
symptoms of dyspepsia MULTIPLICATION,
DR.. Loyal Ford's DYspepticide cures
by attacking the root of the disease,
and thus makes.a healthy stomach that
will perform all its functions perfectly.
j. r. Hudson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-22

A Report from supt. J. C. Gluck
Reform School, PrunYtown, w. Va.
Oct. 18Th, 1900. CATER trying all 9TH
or advertised cough medicines we have
decided to use Foley's Honey and Tar
exclusively in the West Virginia Re-
form School. I find it the most effec-
tive and absolutely Eharmless. John
r. Hudson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-22
a Card.

This is to certify that T used DIR.
Mozley's Lemon Elixir for neuralgia
of the head and eyes with the most
marked benefit to my general health.
| would gladly have paid $500 for the
relief it has given me at a cost of two
or three dollars. IT. A. BEALI.
CLERK Superior Court Randolph Co.,
Ga. =,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-22
1t is almost as easy to fall in love as
it is to fall out again.

DeWitt's Little Early Risers never
disappoint. They are safe, prompt,
gentle effective in removing all impuri-
ties from the liver and bowels. Small
and easy to take. Never grippe or dis
tress. W. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-22

s. A. Ingalls,, Crown Point, N. Y,
writes: ''My wife suffered from kid
ney trouble for years. She was induc-
ed to try FOley's Kidney Cure and in
less than week after.she began using
it, she.was greatly improved and three
bottles cured her, John r. Hudson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-22
Many think they are called to fill
offices, but few are chosen.

Mothers everywhere praise One Min
ute Cough Cure for the sufferings it
has relieved and the lives Of their little
ones it has saved. Strikes at the root
of the trouble aud draws out the in.
fammation. The Children's favorite
Cough Cure. w. A, Rembert
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-22
Killed by Bursting Saw.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Oct. 19.-Infor.
nation has reached here from Vine Hill.
Ala, to the effect that by the bursting
of a circular saw at that place, N. L.
Marooney, sawyer for the Eden Lumb Der
compHny, was instantly killed. No one
else was hurt SO far as could be ascer-
tanned
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-22

Lewis Ockerman, Goshen, Ind: "De-
Wits Little Early Risers never bend
me double like other pills, but do their
work thoroughly and make me feel like
a boy" Certain, thorough, gentle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-22

When you have no appetite, do not
relish your food and feel dull after eat
ing you may know that you need dose
Chamberlain's Stomach snd oliver Tab
lets. Price % cents. Samples free at
all drug stores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-22
Never be afraid of what is good; the
good Is always the road to what is true.

Do you suffer from piles? IF so do
not turn to surgery for relief. De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve will act more
quickly, surely and safely, saving you
the expense of,gan operation. W. A,
Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-22

When suffering from rackingl cough,
take dose of Foley's Honey and Tar.
The soreness will be relieved and
warm, grateful feeling aud healing of
the parts affected will be experienced.
John r, Hudson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-22
Her Assumed Name.

He-Yes, she is living under an as
sumed name.
She-Horrible! What is it?
He-The one she assumed immediate
ly after her husband married her.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-22

Itch on human ouredgln 30 minutes
by Wollford's Sanitary Lotion. This
never fails. Sold by E. J. Eldridge.
druggist. Amarions. Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-22

This would be much more peaceful
world If lots Of grown up people as well
as children could only be seen and not
heard.-Chicago News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-22

After exposure or when you feel a
cold coming on, take dose of Foley's
Honey and Tar. It never fails to stop
cold if taken in time. John R, Hud-
son.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-22

Family quarrels would't be so bad
if other families would keep out of
them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-22

When man is reticent about his
ancestors he is either a bad man of q
good family or good man of a bad
family.