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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-12-18

The tims for payment of city taxes
is rapidly expiring and few citizens
have yet paid up. The time was ex-
tended from November to December
81, and only two more weeks remain
in which to pay. Clerk and Treasurer
Hurst requests that the citizens be
more prompt and thus avoid any IN
necessary trouble.
William Goldsmith, negro convict,
escaped from the chain gang few
days ago. He ran away because he
had been whipped, but after thinking
over the matter, he went to Supervisor
Scales house and gave himself up.
He is once more at his occupation on
the gang.
Supervisor Scale has made some
needed improvements in tie Court
House. A nice mating has been put
down in the court room and the jury
rooms, witness stands and prisoners
dock will be covered with mating,
also. This is great improvement
and the Supervisor is doing good
work. Splitting on the floor will be
prohibited hereafter. Placards to that
effect will be placed on the walls.
The Improvements are very necessary
ones and the building will have a
more respectable appearance hereafter.
= The Sumter Telephone Company
has now 81 phones in its territory
and untitled orders for Il more. The
company has expended about 81, 900
in the past three months on the coun-
try lines, as follows: WedgeGeld line,
1915; .Stateburg line, $500: Camden
line, $3.50; Summerton line, s675.
Clemson College closed for the holi-
days Monday and large number of
students passed through the city that
night. several stopping at their
homes here and near the city. sAl the
colleges and schools will close this
week and the trains will be crowded
with happy students going home fer a
short season of rest and fun.
There was no Mayors Court yester-
day. Mondays business will probably
keep the transgressors of law and
order quiet, for time, at least;
Moses Farmer paid his fine Of S25 and
was released, but was rearrested on a
warrant charging him with assault
and battery and will be tried in
Magistrate Wells Court next time.
The Sumter County exhibit is in
Charleston now, with the exception
of the exhibit of one of the telephone
companies. Mr.. Edward Haynsworth
went to Charleston Monday and will
install the exhibit of The Telephone
Manufacturing Company of Sumter.
Our citizens will soon be able to gossto
the Exposition and inspect our
exhibit, for it will be ready in a few
days. g
The election of dispensers for Sum
ter, Mayesville and Bishopville, which
was to have taken place Monday, did
not come off, as Mr.. ". S. James, one
of the members of the board, could not
get here. The election is scheduled
for today.
D. j. Chandler, the Clothier, has a
new advertisement today that is as
full Of seasonable suggestions to the
army of holiday shoppers as his store
is of handsome and useful articles
that make appropriate Christmas
gifts for boys and men. A word to che
wise is often sufficient, and, in case
that any reader of this paper has
F, found it difficult to decide on a present
for some friend, the perusal of this ad-
vertisement may solve the problem.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-12-18
Masons Elect Officers.

At regular communication of
Claremont Lodge, No. "a, A. f. M,
held last Thursday night, the follow
ing officers were elected:
W. M.-Bartow Walsh.
Senior Warden-I. A. Ryttenberg.
Junior Warden-Geo E. Beaumont.
Treasurer-Abe Ryttenberg.
Secretary-W. F. Rhame.
There are several other appointive
Offices which have not been filled as
yet. The meeting was largely attend
ed and was q good one. A regular
communication will be held on Dec.
81, st. Johns Day, at 8 p. M. at
which time the officers will be install
ed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-12-18
Cutting scrape Saturday Night.

Moses Farmer and Jim Middleton
got into difficulty on Mill Street,
Saturday night, about 8 O'Clock.
Farmer stabbed Middleton with a
knife in the lett side and the wound is
said to be serious one. Middleton
was unable to be out Monday and could
not attend the trial. From the evi-
dence given it appears that Farmer
was promenading with the wrong
damsel and hence the trouble.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-12-18
COMING MARRIAGE.

Cards are out announcing the
marriage of Miss Ethel Hartzog, of
Orangeburg, and Prof. W. Edmunds
Law, of Mayesville, on Tuesday, Dec.
"a, at 4 p. H., at the home of the
brides parents, Orangeburg; S. @.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-12-18

Cards are out announcing the mar
riage of Miss Sallie Mayes and Mr..
Samuel ". Pring1e, of Mayesyille, at
the Mayesville Presbyterian Church,
on Dec. 25th, at 7:30 O'Clock.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-12-18

WANTED-Ladies and gents to do
writing at home for The Wood Drug
Company. Chester, S. c. Good salary.
For particulars write with stamped
envelope, Mrs. a. j. Roddev. Lindsay,
S. C. Dec 1S-1tA
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-12-18

Cards are out announcing the
marriage of Miss Armida D. Moses,
and Mr.. j. W. Brunson, both of this
city on, January 1, 1902.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-12-18
DEATH.

Mrs. NJ. A. Hoyt, mother of H. A.
and r. F. Hoyt, died at her home in
this city Sunday afternoon. about 6
O'Clock, aged IS years. The funer-
al services were held from the
house Monday afternoon at o clock.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-12-18

Mr.. William j. Duffe, one of the old
est and best known citizens of Colum-
bia, died at his home in that city
yesterday afternoon, aged Y years, Of
paralysis after only one days. illness.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-12-18
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

D. j. Chandler-Things to Give.
Estate of July O'Cantey-Citation.
Hardy & Co-Horses and Mules.
Estate of David McDaniel-Citation.
Estate Of Joseph B. Trimnal-Cita-
ton.
Schwartz Bros.-Marvelous Offer
ings.
j. Ryttenberg & sons-xmas Shop
pers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-12-18

$50 MONTHLY to ladies to write at
home: no paper or tree work: prompt
paw. Send stamped envelope. Address
.'E. +" 165 Line Street, Charleston,
S. G. Dec 18-1t*
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-12-18

FOR SAIE-A limited quantity of
King Cotton Seed. Apply to W. B. Boyle.
Oct 9-tf
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-12-18

WANTED Hickory. Doswood and
Persimmon Logs. SOUTHERN HARDWOOD
COMPANY. Charleston. S. c. nov 20 Am
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-03

We'll made and styshly designed Ladies' Suits a. %7o
Beautiful Cheviot Suits, Ta1eta, strapped trmn;no.
on waist and skirt, percaine lined In blacks nor,as
browns, castors-specia at SIP so.
The new and popular Blouse Suits made up In Cbev;o+s
and unfinished worsteds also Venetian Cloths Rrod1
ETC., trimmed beautifully, made made we'll and a1togo+a
very stylish and up'tod ateal the popular colo AIS
Broadcloth suits beautifully made and verv stv1iel
eton waists, silk trimmed royera waist and skirt o
SKIRTS In black brown navy castor red royal blue price
$40 SO.
Extra fine style Blouse SUITS, made I'D in the vr
latest styles and of stylish fabrics beautifully trine
without being too elaborate but very attractive price
Extra fine tailorma1e a variety of STYLES and
fabrlcs silk lined throughout Is CO.
Too many kinds If suits to give you anything like an
accurate description # them ALL but you to come
and them. You don t have buy. We will try and
make it pleasant for you seeing them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-03
A Typical South African Store.

q. 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: am favored with the GUS
tom of farmers within Ii radius of thirty
miles, to many of whom I have supplied
Chamberlain's remedies. All testify
to their value in a household whore 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 Cham berlain's Cough Remedy.
This must surely be record" For
sale by all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-03
WAS CAUGHT IN A COTTON GIN.
Well Known Farmer Here Is Pain
fully Hurt.

Mr.. William McGarrah, while look
ing after the operation of a cotton gin
on his plantation near Americas yes
terday, was caught in the shaftlng
and sustained injuries that will con-
fine him to his room for some time.
While standing near the revolving
shaft Mr.. McGarrah's coat sleeve was
caught by part of it. Instantly he
was whirled over and over, striking
against the machinery and floor sever
al times ere the Goa sleeves gave way
and released him. In the meantime
the greater portion of his clothing had
been torn from him, and his body and
limbs were bruised and bleeding.
His injuries are very painful but not
considered serious. Under the cir
cumstances, his escape from death was
wellnigh miracle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-03
GOING The LIMIT IN
FIXING A TAX RATE
Council Will Have to Adopt Heroic
Measures.
TO PULL CITY OUT OF DEBT.
Body Meets Tonight to Levy Tax for
Current Year and May Go Full
Limit - Money is Needed to Pay
Debts and Current Expenses.

For some time past the city council
has been sup against" financial
problem-that of cancelling old debts
and paying current expenses with
practically no money with which to do
it. The same situation still confronts
that body. and is not a wholly pleasant
one to say the least of 1T.
For some time past-severaI years,
perhaps, the city's income has been
less than it's fixed charges and current
penses, hence the present problem.
Last year, it is said, the income from
all sources amounted to about $50, 900
while the expense account was $73, 900.
This made little triflng debt of
$3.50 for the solons now at the helm
to discharge. But there were sever
al other debts, while the present coun-
Gil has also made few.
In round sum this floating debt
amounts to perhaps $40, 900.
For some time past-several years
a goodly portion of this amount has
been borrowed of the banks here.
And the present council has also had
to borrow.
Current expenses had to be met;
salary lists running well into the
thousands of dollars had to be paid
monthly. There was no money on
hand with which to pay salaries and
other such city expenses, and there
was nothing to do but go again to the
banks for further loan.
For a few years past the adj vaIorum
tax rate has been $1.25 per 800. This
did not raise money sufficient to meet
current expenses.
In order to pay off the legacy in
herited, as we'll as the new indebted.
ness created in having to borrow mon
ey, the council may have to fix the taz
rate for this year at the full limit al
lowed by the charter-$1 go This
seems the only way ont of the woods
The council is going to meet in spec
ial session tonight.
At this time the tax rate will be fix
ed. Americus enjoys all the privileges
of city, and must foot the bills.
The property of every citizen, in {
manner, stands for this debt. It il
theirs.
The returns of city property last
year amounted to about So, 10000
It will be practically the same this
year. With tax rate of 81 80, and
special taxes added, the city may soon
get upon better financial basis, even
to the extent of paying off some of the
bonded indebtedness.
But the problem the council is now
tackling is not Joyous one by Ions
odds.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-03
Stricken With Paralysis.

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 emf
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. Gro. R. MCDONALD, Man, Lo-
gan county, W. Va. Several other very
remarkable cures of partial paralysis
have been effected by the use of this
lniment. It is most widely known,
however, as cure fot rheumatism,
sprains and bruises. Sold by all drug
gists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-03

Will be glad to show, whether you
wish to buy or not. Modern shoes at
reasonable prices.
ScHUMPERT SHOE Co.
Lawrence Walker, of Madison, was
in Americus yesterday and stopped at
the Allen House.
j. e. Haney came over from Colum-
bus yesterday on business, among
others from that city.
A, M. Eastman registered from At
Ianta yesterday among the several ar
rivals at The Windsor.
Mrs. G.. W. Dozier, of Dawson. is
the guest of Mrs. r. E. McNuIty in this
city, arriving yesterday.
Miss Lizzie NJ. Wooten, q charming
visitor in Americas for a week, return
ed to her home in Dawson yesterday.
Col. W. W. Hubert, general super
intendent of the Southern Express 90,
was in the city yesterday on business.
Mrs. Mary Watts Miller, of Jackson
vile, Fla, came yesterday upon visit
to her parents, Capt. and Mrs. Fl. D.
Watts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-03
Ready-TO-Wear Skirts.

This department so far ahead of anything we have
attempted btfore that truly say that you will
open your eyes with wonder at the very many dsabe
skirts of all kinds to be here. We show fist most
excellent line of the popular walking sta great many
desirable makes and at prices from the very cheapest to as
fine as most any in this part OF the country need
want
Then we have most excellent line of bro dcloh skirts
chevot Skirts unfinished worsted skirts serge skirts vene
tian skirts, pin stripe skirts, silk skirts, etc,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-03
SEND DELEGATES TO REUNION.
Sumter Camp Held Meeting Tuesday
Morning.

At a meeting of Camp Sumter, u. g.
V. delegates to represent the camp at
the great reunion in Macon were SO
lected. Those named as delegates are
John A. Cobb, Murray, Morgan, Chap
man, Persons, Murray Num-, Sieg,
Lockett, McGarrah, Council, Joiner,
Bailey, Hansford, Scales, Black, Eel.
der, Sims, Horne Hardin, McCrea,
Johnson, Glover, Glover, Watts, Roe
buck, Pilsbury, Davenport, Wheatley,
Harris, Bolton, EIdridge, Graham,
Dunn, Markett, Roney, Wilkerson,
Britton, Williams.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-03
ROMANTIC PLOT Is CONTAINED
In Thrilling Play to Be Presented
Here Tonight.

The romantic story of love and ad-
venture which Anthony Hope told in
"The Prisoner of Zenda, and contln-
ued to it's conclusion in "Rupert Of
Hentzau, forms the basis of what is
probably the most fascinating pair of
dramas ever presented upon the mod
ern stage The success of "The Pri-
soner of Zenda" has awakened very
enthusiastic interest in the .dramatiza-
ton of it's sequel, and the appearance
in this city of the company presenting
'Rupert of Hentzau" here this even
ing Is pleasantly anticipated. Ameri-
Gus theatre-goers will accord this sup
erb company an enthusiastic reception
tonight.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-03
Tot Causes Night Alarm.

zone night my brothers. baby was
taken with Group" writes Mrs. J. @.
Snider, of Cuttendon, KY, SIT seemed
it would strangle before we could get a
doctor, SO we gave it DR.. Kings New
Discovery, which gave quick relief and
permanently cured it, We always keep
1t in the house to protect our children
from Group and Whooping Cough. 1t
cured me of chronic bronchial trouble
that no other remedy would relieve"
Infallible for Coughs, Colds, Throat and
Lung troubles. 500 and $1,00. Trial
bottles free at e. j. Eldridge's.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-03

Eating sores, sweIllngs, falling hair,
mucous patches, ulcers, >scrofula, ach
ing bones and joints, itching skin,
boils, pimples, etc, by taking Botanic
Blood Balm (B. B. B. made especially
to cure malignant blood and skin
troubles. B. b. B. heals every sore
and lmakes the blood pure and rich.
Over 1000 cures of worst and most OBJ
stinate cases by taking B. B. B. Drug
gist ST. Describe trouble and trial bot
tie sent free by writing to Blood Balm
Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-03
Keller In Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
Disease relieved in six hours by "New
Great South American Kidney Cure. ;"
1t 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, II 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, 1901-10-03
Ready-TO-Wear Waists.

Why is 1t that look we'll In shirt waists?
We will tell you. 1t is frequently the waist and the
woman which responsible, dainty shirt waist In the
right make and shade will make any good to look
upon We have just been opening come of the most de-
sirabe styles The latest and desirable fabrics for
that purpose made up into waists auny and comfort
able enough to tempt any
The prices rght-ranging from the lowest to as
fine yon d care for.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-03
ssLife REMOVER for Ladies'. !"

Olivia Peterson, of Coldwater, Mich
writes: ''I had not been able to SIT up
O half day at time for thirteen years
until used the Mystic Life Remover.
1t has cured me of of nervous troubles,
headache and very bad stomach. It
has helped me in SO many ways, and
cured me Of Affections that the doctors
said could not be cured. The blessed
Life Remover has done more for me
than all the Patent Medicines, Doctors
and Christian Science treatments COM
bined. It is the most wonderful medi-
cine ever saw" Sold by E. j. Ed
ridge, Druggist, Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-03
Stem ed Into Live Goals.

when a child [ burned my foot
frightfully," writes W. H. Eads, of
Jonesville, Va, (Which caused horrible
leg sores for 80 years, but Bucklen's
Arnica Salve wholly cured me after
everything else" Infallible for Bnrns,
Scalds, Outs, SoreP, Bruises and Piles.
Sold by E j. Eldridge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-03

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, 1901-10-03
THAT JOYFUL FEELING.

With the exhilarating sense of re
wed health and strength and internal
cleanliness, which follows the use of
Syrup of Figs, is unknown to the few
who have not progressed beyond the
old-time medicine and the cheap sub
stitutes sometimes offered but never
accepted by the well-informed. Buy
the genuine. Manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-03
CARRIED OFF DREss PATTERN.
Party Abstracts One But Nothing Is
Said About It.

After the departure of a shopp er
from one of the large stores here yes
terday q handsome dress pattern was
found to have departed as we'll. The
proprietor thought it the part of WIS.,
dom to say nothing and, In in the par
lance of the Navy Bureau, "the incl
dent is closed"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-03
THE FARMERS MEET SATURDAY

Important Session of County Agri-
cultural Society.
There will be an important meeting
of the Sumter County Agricultural So
ciety in the County Commissioner room
at the courthouse. The meeting will
be called to order at II o'clock Satur-
day morning, October 5th. A full at
tendance is requested.
G. H, SIEG, President.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-03
Americas Cotton Market,

AMEBIoUs, Ga, Oct. 3rd 1901.
Received yesterday, ........ 254 bales
Received previously, ."... 5,847 e
Total receipts to date, G,1O1 bales
We quote the market as follows:
Good Middling. .......... 1901 cts.
Middling, Observation-Disclosures. u '
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-03
WHO COME TO THIS
BIG TOWN OF OURS.
People Who Travel in Trains Back
and Forth.
THESE VISITORS TO AMERTCUs.

Are Among the Recent Arrivals Here
Read the List Below and See
If Your Own Name Is Written
There.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-03
Stockings For Women
and Children.

No department IN this store
shows more healthy growth than
our Stocking stock. The elements
lef this growth are; honest right
wearing, right washing hosiery at
at straight forward prices.
Ladies black Isle thread stockings,
high spliced heel, double 1Eo
sole, at,...-...................... AUO
Ladies' black cotton, double sole
and high splced heel, white 0En
foot; real Maco yarn, .ZJO
ehfd7eH taack stoekings;all sizes,
high spliced heel; double 01c
knee, worth 15e, at.,...... IZ2G
Shildren's black fine ribbed stock
ing; all sizes, high spliced heels,
Soluble st knee and toe; worth 25c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-03
That Little List of Little
Things.

A minute of your time to read it
and its economy. We find that it
pays to be careful about the little
wants of our customers.
ChiIdren's hose supporters, patent
fasteners, good elastic, .....15c
Ladies hose supporters, all colors,
also black, at,...,................25C
Ladies' side combs, at........,,,25C
Ladies' hair pins per box..........5c
100 pieces finishing braid, .........5c
Ladies tucking combs 25, IS Ct soc
Coats colored san silk, all shade
a6.....-........,.......
.25 pieces best checked Ginghams
at......................................5C
Ladies' black pleated satin belts
with patent ends, black and
fancy buckles, worth Soc, at. .25C
3 cakes Cosmo Buttermilk soap
fOr........................... .%oe
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-03
Kid Glove Equipment.

Ready for you here Ready for
you now That means that every
line of Kid Gloves car
ried by this store is complete for
your autumn choosing.
Ladies' 2-clasp Kid Gloves in all
the leading shades; every pairCl
warranted, at...................OIH
Ladies' 2-clasp black Kid Gloves,
in all sizes; warranted e.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Y u
Infants and Children's Silk and
Wool Gloves, in light and 0Eo
dark colors; worth Soc, at ZJO
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-03
Wearing Apparel Talk
""For Men and Women.
FOR WOMEN. ~
- The Most Critical judgement
FOR WOMEN.

Even that OF the man who pays the bills finds moth
ing but praise for these choice elegant and perfectly
Ladies' Tailor Suits of ours There are suits here a
of every fashionable material There is sometb,n ha
Ing for every woman and girl in Amercus Na,ar ~,",
about the prioesthey have nothing do with you inst
now What we want is to get you to looztbs hn9;~
part will take Of itself. lug
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-03
% D. WHEATLEY. GEO. D. l,EATLEY.
Pressing Their Claims.

section this shop but strongly its claims be
print tell you all the good things
he prescribed limits Of our advertising impossible. Can
give you a from time time. To
assertion that this
peey ready Winter business province of
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-03

When you have said enough shut up.
Many a man keeps on boring after
striking oil and it runs out at the bot
tom.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-03
Strawberry Plants.

will sell 10000 plants. fine variety
at % cents per hundred. Apply to
Lawson Stapleton.