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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-06-05
The Band Concert.

The Second Regiment Band will give
a concert in the Opera House on the
evening of Tuesday, June 18th, and if
the public wishes to show that the
band is appreciated and at the same
time aid in maintaining it the house
will be crowded. We all know that
the free concerts, given each week on
the Graded School square, are popular
and that the efforts of the band to en-
tertain the public are appreciated, for
the hundreds that attend these open
air concert attest that the people en-
joy good music. It is to be hoped that
those who enjoy these open air con-
certs will show that they are really
interested in the band and will at
tend the special concert in as large
numbers.
The band has arranged a special
programme Of new music for the con-
cert and the assistance Of several of
their friends has been enlisted to sup
plement the programme with vocal
music, and the minuet and other spe-
cialties.
What will be, probably, the most
attractive feature Of the entertainment
is the Minuet, danced by eight cou-
pies in costume. Mrs. Agnes Begin
and Miss Anita Hardy have kindly
consented to direct this part of the
programme.
Mrs. Henry ]. Hardy will sing one
or more solos, and those who have
heard this sweet singer will know
what treat is in store for those who
love music.
The male sextette, under the direc-
ton of Prof. D. L. Rambo, will give
several selections. The whole pro-
gramme will consume about one and a
half hours and there will be sufficient
variety to hold the attention of the
audience and keep all thoroughly enter
tained. The price of admission has
been made reasonabe-25 cts. upstairs,
IS cts. for the orchestra and parquet.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-06-05
Married in Laurens.

Laurens, May 29.-The home Of Mrs.
J. J. Rowland on West Main Street
was the scene of very pretty home
wedding, the ceremony taking, place
this evening at 9 O'Clock, the happy
couple whose fortunes were linked be-
ing DR.. Harry A. Mcleod and Miss
Fannie Roland, well known and popu-
lar young people Of this city. pr:
Mcleod is rising young pharmacist
who came here from Sumter two years
ago and at present holds a good posi-
tion with one Of the leading oI1s
stores here. The bride Is enc !ovaD7e
and accomplished daughter Of Mrs: j.
j Roland. The Rev. J. E. Carlisle,
Of Spartanburg, brother-in-law OF the
bride. assisted by Rev. Watson B.
Duncan, of the First Methodist
Church, performed the beautiful and
Impressive ceremony.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-06-05
Boating in the High Hills Of stateburs

A party of seven Young ladies and
gentlemen from Stateburg rode down
from the 'Boro to CaneSSavannah Mill
Pond in boat on last Thursday night
and after an excursion on the pond
went back in the same way. Two gen
tlemen of this city who were at Cane
Savannah and saw the party, vouch for
the truth of this statement. They did
not state, however, in what way the
geography of the hill country has been
changed by the recent heavy rains,
but when it is possible to go boating
in the High Hills of Sumter County
it is evident that there has been an
excess in precipitation. It was not
stated, either, what sort Of boat was
used or what was its motive power,
but the boat was something like a
mud skif or canal boat and that horse
power, made the wheels go ronnd.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-06-05
Ordination and Dedication at Bartlette
Street Baptist Church.

Sunday was most important
day to the members Of Barslette
Street Baptist Church. In the morn
ing E. C. Haynsworth was ordained q
deacon and the services were approprl-
ate and impressive. DR.. J. W. Perry,
pastor of the Hartsville Church,
preached the ordination sermon. His
discourse was instructive and attract
i've, and the audience thoroughly en-
joyed his effort. After the sermon
and the ordaining prayer by the
Pastor, Dr.. Perry delivered the charge
to the newly made deacon and to the
church. Wise will be the deacon and
consecrated will be the church that
will measure up to the duties as set
forth by the eloquent divine.
At night the church was dedicated
the holy purposes for which twas en-
tended. Rev. J. o. Cough, OF Man
ming, preached a sermon which thrill
ed Che hearts OF his listeners: 1t is
but seldom that We have been permit
ted TO hear so eloquent a discourse 80
filed with gospel truths outlining the
the duties Of the Chnrch in its battle
for pure religion and nndefled against
she hosts of sin and darkness, and
delivered with all the persuasive gifts
Of oratory with which MY. Cough IS
endowed.
A brief history Of che church was
read by the clerk giving some OF the
more salient facts in connection with
it's organization, and especially
dwelling upon the kindness Of the
people Of Sumter regardless Of demon
national lines, in assisting in contrib
uting funds for a house of worship:
The building cost fourteen hundred
dollars and was paid for at completion.
The church was organized with a
membership of fifteen and has since
received sixteen, and now has thirty
one on the rolls.
After the sermon the dedication
prayer was made by Mr.. Perry and
this closed service which will long
be remembered by those present.
Rev. ". A. Kelly of the Magnolia
Street Church held no servcie in his
church and as a token Of Christian
courtesy attended the dedication ser
vices with most of his members. Bro.
Kelly took part in the services, max
ing the opening prayer which was a
gem and especially pertinet to the oc-
casion. The church is under obliga-
tions to Mr.. Kelly for his kindly
courtesy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-06-05

The Second Regiment Band has
been offered an engagement at the
State Military encampment Of the
State of Georgia at Washington, Ca,
and Col. Coward of the Citadel has
also written to secure the band for the
Cadets encampment in Darlington. 1t
has not yet been decided whether the
band will accept either of the engage
ments, but the fact that the engage
ments have been offered shows that the
fame Of our band is not local in char
acter. It is now admitted by all we'll
posted musicians that our band is the
best amateur organization in the state
and that there are few bands, profes-
sional or otherwise, In the South su-
perior to it. The years of conscien-
tious work the members have given to
study and practice are beginning to
tell and they are rewarded by wide
spread recognition of the excellence of
the band they have succeeded in Great
ing and bringing to its present excel
lence. If the band should accept these
offered engagements it is safe to pre-
dict that entire satisfaction will be
given and that the reputation of the
organization will be added to and that
where it now has one admirer it will
thereafter have hundred.
Two negroes, Cafee Weston and
James Young, got into cutting scrape
down on Divine Street Friday af-
ternoon which resulted in Weston s
being seriously, if not fatally, wound
ed. Weston was paying attention to
the wife of Young, and this interfer-
ence in domestic affairs was resented
by Young. The men quarreled and
fought. Knives were the weapons used
and from the appearance of the com
batants both of them must have un-
derstood how to handle the sharp
edged tool in nearly perfect manner.
Weston received wound in the left
breast Just above the heart from the
effects of which he may die. He was
taken to his home and the chances for
his recovery were slight.
- rave been suf-rlog from dyspepsia for
tha past twa.,tv wears snd have been unable
after tr5ing all preparations and physicians
% g., any rei,at Af:er taking one aort!e Of
Ko4ol D -pep.nl Cure fauad re''ef and sm
VOW in ce,ter heath rrsn | h.vo heen for
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-06-05

By reference to the schedule Of the
A. G.. L. it will be learned that the
train from Charleston. arrives at 8. 81
a. m. and the afternoon train from
Columbia now arrives at 5. 50.
The man who can explain how the
city can continue making improve
ments without increasing the tax levy
or piling up a bigger floating debt
will be entitled to seat in the Coun-
Gil
Rev. j. W. Mckay, preached the
bacculaureate sermon to the graudat-
ing class of the Sumter Institute in the
Presbyterian Church Sunday night.
The church was filed by large and
attentive congregation and DR.. Nc
Kay preached a sermon OF unusual
depth and power.
q The open air concerts attract such
large crowds to the Graded School
Square that the benches are INSULT
cient to seat more than small per-
centage of those present. The negro
nurses are usually the first to arrive on
the ground, and taking possession of
the benches, there are few if any seats
left for the ladies, and these few seats
are SO barricaded around with baby
carriages and go-carts that they are
hard to find. More benches are need
ed on the square or the nurses should
not be allowed to monopolize all of
those now on the square.
Steps are being taken looking to the
formation of a society for the preven-
tion of cruelty to animals. AS soon as
a sufficient number of people have sig
ni6ed their desire to participate in
such an organization the society will
be organized. Some organizer from
the northern states will come to our
city and assist in the organization.
Sumter has needed such society for
many years and we trust the efforts Of
those interested will be successful.
Sumter has now two loan Offices and
both are said to be doing thriving
business renting small sums to ne
groes. This business is probably legi-
innate and no one should complain if
the borrowers do not, yet there have
been SO many abuses growing out Of
the system and the ignorant or dis
tressed have been so mercilessly gouged
in many places that there should be
some system of regulation and inspec-
ton that would tend to give a meas
ure of protection to those who are the
patrons of these poor folks banks. !"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-06-05

This week is commencement week
in Sumter.
Judge Buchanan will preside at the
june term of court.
The band will give concert, assist
eel by some of the best local talent Of
the city, on Tuesday night, June 11th.
Assistant Chief of Police Weeks
was ffty-seven years old Thursday,
and he celebrated the day by running
down negro thief.
The cat crop is ready for cutting
but the land is so wet that the reap
ing machines cannot run in the fields,
and the crop is being damaged.
There will be dance in the Sum
ter Club dance hall on Thursday even
ing, June 9Th. The music will be fur
nished by the I'd Regiment band.
This spring has been the dullest in
the ice business since the first ice fac
tory was built in Sumter.
The court house square is not an or
nament to the city in its present con-
dition, but with a little attention it
could be transformed into pretty ut
tie park.
John Henderson and John Walker
were in the magistrates court Friday
charged with larceny. Walker plead
guilty and goes to the county chain
gang for twenty-five days, Henderson
was released
Street Commissioner White is giving
the bitches into which the street
drains empty the regular spring clean
ing. There are miles and miles OF
ditches radiating from this city and
it is big job to keep them all IN good
condition.
A railroad official remarked, speak
ing of the new passenger, depot and
the new freight yard of the Atlantic
Coast Line, that, when all the i'm
provements planned are completed,
the A. c. L, terminals here will be as
far ahead of the city as they are be
hind it at this time. Surely the i'm
provements contemplated are very
great. -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-06-05
SCHOOL ELECTION AT MAGNOLIA.

The special election to decide as tc
the imposition of special school tax
of 4 mills of in the Magnolia School
District was held on May %. There
were 80 votes cast, and Of this num-
Der 3S were for the tax and only one
against the levy. The establishment
of a first class Graded School is now
assured and with the regular school
tax supplemented with the special q
mill tax. the school will start on a solid
foundation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-06-05
GRADED SCHOOL NOTES.

The exercises tomorrow evening
will begin at 7.50 with an overture
by the Second Regiment Band. I'm
less some unforeseen event takes place
these exercises will begin promptly
on time and it is very desirable that
the audience be in their seats by ten
minutes of eight. The admission fee
in the evening is ten cents, and tick
cts may be purchased at the drug
stores or from the children.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-06-05
DEATHS.

Mr. E. F. Larousseliere died at his
home on Hardy Avenue st !. Is Thusday
after long illness, aged 81 years:
He was native of Charleston, but had
been a resident of this city about "a
years.
The funeral services were held at his
late residence at 5 O'Clock Friday
afternoon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-06-05
WHOSE BOTTLE :?
Found Floating in the santes River.
On Monday the following letter was

On Monday the following letter was
received:
Heineman, S. c., May "a. 1901.
Sumter Item, Sumter, S. G.
Dear Sis: Your bottle found in
Santee River. Please send reward.
Let me hear from you with: check.
Yours truly, J. P. Gamble.
AS no one connected with the Item
would confess to having lost bottle
in the Santee River or elsewhere for
which he had offered OF was willing
to pay a reward, the. above letter was
altogether inexplicable. To clear up
the mystery Mr. Gamble was written
to and az explanation asked.
He replies as follows:
Heineman, IS. c., May 81, 1901.
Dear Sir: Yours of 81 received.
While duck hunting in Santee river
some time last February I found a
bottle floating in the river with the
enclosed note in it. Brought it home
and did not think much about it until
friend asked me to write and see II
anything could be heard from it.
Respectfully. j. P. Gamble.
: The following IS the note rouno IN
the bottle:
October II, 1900.
A reward Of 81, 600 is offered to the
finder of this bottle-Apply with proof
of identity to
Sumter Item (Newspaper)
Sumter, S. G.
The person who wrote this note and
sent it adrift in the Santee River evil
dently felt, just at that time, like a
multi-millionaire, for he offered a re-
ward of 1000 with the careless disre-
gard of money that Rockefeller could
not equal. He had communed to some
purpose with his bottle and felt rich.
If he still feels rich it is time for him
to pay the rewardd.
Mr.. Gamble has done his part and
the Item now advertises the finding OF
the valuable bottle. Whose bottle
was it?
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-06-05
A CHANGE.

Owing to meeting of Quarterly Con-
ference, Rev. S. 7. Bailey announces
that he will preach his sermon 1.-The
Old Confederate Soldier" on the 4th
Sunday, June 23d, rather than second
as already published. Place. Lewis
Cha
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-06-05
BETWEER SHOWERS.

Married, by Judge J. F. RichbouEg
between showers last Sunday at Pax
vile, Mr.. James Shepperd and Miss
Emma Kolb.-Manning Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-06-05

Martin, the two year old son Of Mr..
and Mrs. R. j. Bland died Sunday
morning. The burial services were
held by Rev. G. G. Brown at the Gem
eterv at 10. 80 O'Clock Monday morning,
where the interment was made.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-06-05
PERSONAL. /.


PERSONAL.
Miss Julia Mood is at home for the
summer.
Dr. Plummer Afford of Dillon is in
the city.
Judge Buchanan is holding court in
Manning this week.
Mrs. Henry Strohecker is visiting
Mrs ]. g. Spann.
Misses Sara and Marie Durant are
visiting IN the city.
HI. C.. R. Harvin, of Manning, was
n4fbe city yesterday.
Mr.. Frank P. Cooper of the State
spent Monday in town.
Hiss Hessie D. Richardson is visit
ing friends in Charleston.
Mr. T. J. Lipscomb, Of Augusta,
spent last Friday in town.
Mrs. NJ. E. jenkins is en- visit TO
her son Mr. T. B. jenkins.
Mrs. E. Y. Spann of Charleston is
visiting Mrs. A. 2. Vinson.
!. Miss Josie Hodge of Ocala, Fla, is
visiting Mrs. A. G. Ducker.
Capt. j. P. Brock, OF Summerton
spent last Thursday in eown.
Mr. Eugene Ayeock, of Wedge6eld,
was in the city last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ". R. Scarborough,
of Bishopyille, are in the city.
Miss Celia We'll, of Savannah. Ca,
is visiting Mrs. Abe Ryttenberg.
DR.. G. ". Dick is attending the
meeting of the Dental Association.
Miss Helen Brown, has gone to
.Spartanburg to spend several weeks.
Mr.. Perry Moses, Jr. OF Tompkins-
vile, Conn, is in the city on visit.
Mr.. Eugene S. Miller has gone to
Glenn Springs for a two weeks stay.
Miss Rhoda Shuford who has been
quite sick for several weeks is out
again.
DR.. j. A. Clifton preached in the
Baptist church at Paxville on Friday
night.
Miss Mary Brunson went to Green
vile yesterday to spend several
weeks.
Miss Louise Reames, of Bishopville,
S. c., is visiting at Mr.. J. Frank
Pate.
Miss Dora Richardson is visiting in
the city, and enjoying commencement
week.
MI. R. A. Burgess the Second Regi-
ment Bands solo tuba player, has re-
turned to the city.
Mr. NJ. p. Poole, of Lanrens, has
been on a visit to his daughter, Mrs.
Ri. Bland, in this city.
Mr. jackson Hardy who has been
I'M business in New. York for year
past is at home on visit.
Miss Bette Aycock, of Wedgefeld,
is spending the week in the city as
the gnest3e8 Miss Theo Gregg.
Lieut. Z. S. Carson LEFT Friday
afternoon for Fort Monroe TO be. exam
med for appointments in the regular
army.
Mrs. shackleford, of Charleston,
{nee Miss Annie LaFar) is visiting
Mrs. Ruth McLau.in and Mrs. D.. Z.
LaFar.
Mr.. Frank Lyman. now holding a
responsible position with ". .. T.
Company in augusta, Ga, spent Sun
day in Sumter.
DR.. n. G. Osteen, Of Darlington,
spent Sunday in the city and went
from here to attend the State Dental
Association in Charleston.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Hearon went to
Sumter. last week. They report the
Game Cock City as making steady
and continued growth.---Darlington
News.
Mr. B. NJ. Anderson has notified the
congregation of his acceptance OF the
call to the rectorship of Grace Episco-
pal Church and will enter upon his
work about August 1st.---Anderson
Intelligencer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-06-05
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

b. Harby-Coning.
E. W. Moise-For Sale.
O'Donnell & Co.-Coss Sale.
Schwartz Bros-Special Friday Sale.
j. Ryttenberg & Sonse-Ghase i San
boyn's CoRess and Teas
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-06-05

M7ANrED-oae nuoorso good lA'orers
w tor work 90 the new mill building,
wage. 7sc per day Apply at the new nii!,
Lsuca.:ec. :. C. T.C Thompson Bros.
MAY S-4
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-06-05

Assistant Chief of Police Weeks
was hty-seven years old Thursday,
and he celebrated the day by running
down negro thief.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-11
Three Big Carloads of
 Goods Sidetracked

in the washout and the season half over! These goods MUST BE SOLD at some price and every purchaser win be long life customer who will buy in this sale. Have you seen that $1250 Chamber Set? Or that $3.75 handsome Couch? Let a man have ones of those to rest his weary bones on after eating supper and he won't think of going out nights. He will go to sleep and dream of his angel wife, who provided him with such luxury Every wife can be an angel for $3.75. Also a Go-Cart for $2.25. An Iron Bed and good Springs for $439. A handsome large Willow Rocker for $2.49. A Parlor Table for $1.75. Good Soft Top Mattress, made in two parts, blue and white ticking, full size, $1.9S. A good Refrigerator for $3.75. The public appreciate these values and our clerks are busy in consequence Prompt delivery.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-11
WATERVlLLE.
Lots Near the Pin Shop Regular
 Lake To-day.

Lots Near the Pin Shop Regular
 Lake To-day.
 The empty lots opposite the pin shop appear to be a lake to-day, So great is the amount of water which covers them. As told in these col umns before, Town Health Officer O'Hara paid visit to these grounds and investigated a complaint which had been made concerning stagnant water. As yet matters have not been remedied. After yesterdays rain the place is worse than ever and will be in a bad condition for some time to come The nuisance should be abol- ished at once.
 Robert Wolff of Bridgeport is the guest of his brother, Ferdinand Wolff of Maple street.
 A private sociable will be given by the Merrimac A. c. of Waterbury In Pythian hall tonight.
 The services in St Pauls, St Mich aers and Grace M. E. churches will be at the usual hours tomorrow.
 The Waterville base ball team will play in Union City tomorrow after noon. A corking game will be playea at the local grounds tomorrow after noon. The Jeffersons and the Brook lyn Athletic club, members of the City Amateur league, will be the contest ants.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-11
8R00KLYN BRIEFS

John Lyons Of Alder street Is visit ing friends in New York.
 The funeral of James Magner will take place from the family residence on South Leonard street Monday morn ing.
 The storm last night did little dam age in this section As usual Bank street near the brewery was well swept away.
 There will be preaching at the Third Congregational church by Rev Charlea E. Granger, the pastor, atA 10:30 a. m., and 80 D. m tomorrow. Subject of morning sermon Perfect Peace, Isa 26:3. Sabbath school 11:45 a. nl- Juvenile temple 3 D. m., subject of evening sermon, 1sThe Good for Noth- ing" Jer 1910. A chorus of fifty voices at the evening service. Well come.
 The item in the Brooklyn briefs last evening telling the necessity for each person who sent in petition for abatement to attend the meeting of the committee of abatements in the city court room in the City hall build- Ing last night, must have had it's ef- rect. Every person in this place who had sent in such a petition was pres- ent but one, and the absent one was represented by Alderman Walker. AL though the weather was very disa- greeab3e 1t did not keep them away.
 The game between the Bank street and the St Mary's school teams was not played this morning. Manager kane and his men were on hand at the St Mary's grounds a t the appointed time, but only three of the St Mary's were present. After waiting a consid- erable length of time Manager Kane ana his men returned home disgusted at the non-appearance of their op- ponents. Manager Kane thinks the St MaIy's were a little afraid and wished to crawl He will not give them am other game.
 {. A In regard to the trouble among the parishioners of St Joseph's Lithuanian parish over the proper site for the new parochial school building, Democrat reporter learned to-day that the Rev Father Saurusaitis has informed Bish- op Iierney of the objections to the proposed site and of the meeting 10 be held by the dissenters tonight in Pythian hall. The reply of Bishop I1erney was for Father Saurusaitis to continue the building which he had started and not to mind those object Ing. A Lithuanian who is in favor of the site where the residence is now. being built handed the following com munication to the Democrat reporter to day: Let the public know some thing about the malcontents' knowl- edge of mathematics. They calculated to remove St Joseph's church to the place where the present pastor, Rev Father Saurusaitis, is building the resi- dence, and to make school of the church. Their Intention was to leave more space for a new residence. The residence is only twenty-eight feet wide, while the present church is forty-two feet wide. From the man ner in which the dissenters talk one would think that the parishioners ex- pected to Hvein the residence and not the pastor That is the opinion one gains when they wish to have the resi- dence larger. It is all foolishness td think, expect or talk thus.