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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-10
THE cOLoRED FREE MAs0Ns.
Annual Communication Now Being Held
in This City.

The most worshippful Grand Lodge
of F. A. NJ. of South Carolina con
vened yesterday at noon in its 34th
annual communication in the lodge
room of st. Paul Lodge No. s, of this
city. It is large and representative
gathering of we'll known colored men
from all parts Of the State, there be-
ing over hunded delegates from the
seTenty-fve lodges. which are COM
posed of the regular colored Free
Masons of South Carolina. The fol-
lowing are the officers present:
G. G.. johnson, M. W. G. M. Co.
lumbia; B. F. Mcdowell, R. W. D.
G. NJ. Greenville: T. L. Shiver, R.
". S. &. ". Chester: ". H. Robert
son, II. ". j. G. W. Charleston: e.
J. SAWYER, r. ". G. Secretary, Ben
nettsville: l.. D. Davis. R. W G.
treasurer, Sumter; Mcdonald Ragins,
". G. Tiler, st. Paul.
The Grand Master delivered his
annual address, which showed great
revival in the work CO tie craft. many
new lodges having been opened during
the year.
The Grand Lodge Of Sorrow vas
beld at the NJ E. Church last night
which was open to the public as
will also be the installation at the A.
NJ. E. Church tonight, where an ad-
dress will be delivered by the Rev. G.
G. Brown, D. D. The Mayor of the
city viii also be present.
The Chapter of Royal Arch Masons
and the Consistory viii both be held
in connection with the present meet
ing. The sessions Evil probably end
. IN III, rcrlau
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-10
Marriage at Providence.

The hospitable home of the Rev.
Mr.. J. j. Myers, Providence Springs.
was the scene Of really beautiful
wedding, Wednesday, Dec. 3rd, when
his third daughter, Miss Mary Ella,
became the bride of Mr.. Alexander
Fraser Neyle, of Walterboro. The
house was elaborately decorated with
smilax, roses and chrysanthemums.
At one end of the hall an arch sur
mounted by horse shoe Of white
hrysantaemums, made most fitting
setting for the picture made by the
lovely bride, as she stood plighting
her troth to the man of her choice.
Roses were everywhere, stair case,
tables, mantles, all showed the lovely
roses of our sunny south.
After a royal dinner to the friends
and relatives from neigboring towns,
who had gone out to attend the mar
riage, the guests assembled in parlor
and hall to witness the event OF the
day. Promptly at four O'Clock the
wedding march played by the
brides sister, Mrs. Jodie Rawllnson, of
Richmond, announced the coming
Ol Gu0 O440ceA VIZ StS'
stand under bower Of flowers, en-
tWined by loving fingers, they were
made one by the brides father, Rev.
j. j. Myers.
The bride wore an exquisite gown of
pearl gray, relieved at the throat by
soft pink silk tucking, and elaborate
ly trimmed with silk applique in Per
sian effects. Her bouquet was pink
carnations and bride roses, making a
truly lovely bride, as lovely in person as
loyable in character.
The groom. Mr.. Neyle is prosper
Gus merchant and planter now of Ha-
good formerly of WATERFORD. Many
handsome presents attested to the
esteem in which the bride and groom
are held by their large circle Of friends
nature did all she could by
smiling upon them with her sunniest
smiles.
After visiting Charleston and other
Southern points they will be at home
to their friends at Providence Springs.
Fl.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-10
OFFICERS ELECTED.
The Annual Meeting of the S. |, l..
Held Thursday Night.

Friday night there was large and
enthusiastic gathering Of the members
Of the Sumter Light Infantry in their
Armory for the annual meeting.
After routine business was transact
ed, the company proceeded to elect
officers for the ensuing year, which re-
suited as follows:
Captain, G. B. Yea0on: lst Lieu
tenant, j. 4. Minis; End Lieutenant.
G. z. Lesesne; Surgeon, Ii. II.
Stuckey: Chaplain, II. II. Coyington.
Uncle Isaac was reappointed
janitor.
An amendment was offered to rule
10, providing for the payment Of a
secretary and defining his duties.
Adopted. Mr. Lesesne was elected,
but resigned after being elected End
Lieutenant Messrs. ". D. Shaw,
j. S. McCutchen, David McCallum
and Perry Parrott were placed in
nomination for the secretaryship,
Messrs. Shaw and McCutchen de-
clined. Mr. Parrot was elected.
After each nominee was elected a
speech was called for. Capt. Yeadon
said he had been a member of the
company almost since it's organization.
Had been captain since August. Would
always do his full duty. It was his
ambition to see his company the best
in the State. Great applause.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-10

The dispensary sales for October
exceeded ten thousand dollars and for
November were more than nine thou
sand dollars. The December sales
are expected to break the record.
There is some talk of starting a
movement to induce the business men
of this city te unite in giving their
employees two days holiday at Christ
mas Christmas day and the day fol-
lowing. Several merchants have al
ready agreed to give two days if al
the others will do likewise.
Judge R. O. Purdy began his
first regular court in Spartanburg on
Monday. Judge Buchanan's term
expired last week and Judge Purdy
who succeeds him will take up where
Judge Buchanan left off in Spar
tanburg.
Mr.. D. NJ. Blanding is erecting a
handsome two-story residence next to
Dr.. Bossard's, on Harvin street.
Mr.. Perry Moses is having a neat
two-story house erected at the corner
of Washington and Calhoun streets.
Mr.. w. NJ. DeLorme'S nandSome
new residence on West Republican
street is nearing completion.
There ought to be something
doing'' toward that big new hotel.
The merchants have agreed to close
their stores for two days at Christmas
Christmas day and the day follow
ing.
Postmaster Shore has arranged to
keep the General Delivery window
open all day hereafter. 1t will not be
closed at all between the hours of open
ing and closing. The public
will ind this a great convenience, for
heretofore the General Delivery has
been closed a considerable portion of
the day, during the distribution of
mails, and those who called for their
mail OF stamps during that time
have been kept waiting.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-10
Golden Wedding.

The 50th anniversary Of the wedding
day of L. L. Fraser, ST., Esq, and
his wife (nee Adelaide Dick DeLormel
was celebrated November 25th, A. D.
1902, near Mechanicsville, S. G. Three
sons and three daughters, three sons
in-law and two daughters-in-law and
nineteen grandchildren prepared the
feast and enjoyed it with them. Their
pastor, Rev. j. G. Bailey, Jr., who was
among the invited guests, closed the
festivities of the day with an earnest
prayer of thanksgiving for the many
mercies of the past and an invocation
for Divine blessing and guidance in
the future.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-10
NOW JUDGE PuRDY.
Commission Issued to Him BY the Goy-
ernor Saturday.

The governor on Saturday issued a
commission to Hon. r. o. Purdy,
elected at the last sesson OF the gen
eral assembly to be judge Of the
Third circuit, succeeding Judge
Buchanan upon the expiration of the
latter's term. Judge Purdy has since
his election presided at several
special terms of court by appointment
Of the governor. He is now presiding
as a regular circuit judge at Spartan
burg.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-10

Rev. T. G. Herbert died at his
home in Leesville, S. c., Saturday
morning, aged 73 years. Mr.. Herbert
had many warm personal friends in
this city and county, who will hear Of
his death with sadness. He was
Presiding Elder OF Sumter District for
four years, 1882, and made his
home here during that period.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-10

Mrs. Moses Green received letter
Saturday night from her former home
in Russia that conveyed the sad intel
ligence of the death of her mother.
Her father died just year ago.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-10
RELleLous.

There will be no services at Tirzah
and Wedgefeld Presbyterian Churches
on the second Sunday of this month,
the 14th inst, owing to the absence of
the pastor.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-10
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

E. A. Bultman-The Kind CT
Frames.
D. ]. Chandler Christmas Gifts.
II. Frank Wilson, Master-Sales.
S. Gregory-To the People.
3. D. Wilder, Aueitor--Notice Of
Tax Returns.
Schwartz Bros.-Dolls and Toys.
z. A. Bultman-Ch Christmas Jewels.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-10

jenkins Bros. have just received large
of ball bearing, drop head, New
Home machines. See them. Under Ma
sonic Temple. July 80.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-10
TO the PEOPLE.
HERE And EVERYWHERE.

From now until January [
will sell you cheaper than ever
before-any and everything
that I carry in stock-for cash.
I have an immense stock and
must sell it before the year
closes If you are a judge Of
furniture and are looking for
bargains, see me. I have more
stuff than I can getin my store.
I have shades from l5c to
Sl.25 apiece.
/ have lace curtains, 81 to
Sc per pair, spreads 81 to So
apiece. blankets, from l to IS
per pair, comforts l to Sl.25
apiece, rugs, l,50 to $40 apiece.
Lamps, have beautiful line, and they
must go, from 25c to s.. Clocks from soc up.
Pictures, as pretty q line as has ever been
shown in Sumter also frames. all sizes. at
prices to sell them, Easels to go with them.
Screens for hall rooms and for fire place.
rocking chairs. no end to them. many styles
and kinds in willow and oak. dining chairs.
from 40c to 3 apiece, baby carriages and 60
carts, from s. to 81, boys wagons at your
price, not mine, baby cradles at any price to
get rid Of them. ladies' desks. gentlemen
desks, china closets. trunks, lounges Sofas
and settees, bedroom suites, odd dressers,
odd bedsteads. iron beds. springs and mat
tresses. iron cribs, side boadS, wardrooes,
safes; dining tables; center tables. hall trees
&c. Please see me before you buy.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-02-15
THE SOUVENIR BUTTONS

A Junior button is given to every con-
tributor for his first paper printed, pro-
vided- 1t is not prize winner nor N
nhonorable mention" Only one junior
without application. The new year began
Sept 8. 1901. =
An Honor Button is awarded for an
honorable mention" and is sent without
An Honor Button is awarded to everv
Junior who has three papers printed.
which are neither prize winners nor hon.
orable mention. These must be claimed
An Honor Button is awarded for IN
accepted contribution to the Storyteliar
column, and is sent without application
together with an order for a book.
Any number of Honor Buttons NAV b>
won.
A Prize Button is awarded for every
prize paper, without application. Two
prizes g only 1Sain in one a1eay year r, may be won
awarded for three papers printed, are sent
out the Monday following publication, and
all notices Of failure to receive them must
be sent to the editor on the SaturdxY
following the publication.
The High School Credit Contests.
These contests are for writer's in
and above the Ninth grade
Two prizes Of $16 and $3.50 for pictures
every LII 80 MOuSAS " tue Two d1l2
schools winning the highest number af
credits
The first prize of SIS may be won but
once during the school year.
Winners of the second prize Of $50 axo
not barred from winning the first prize
No. school in Minneapolis. and no toua
in the northwest, will be given more tha1
must be sent on topic for high schoul
to be considered in the contest, and there
must be at least twelve papers a month.
A Journal Junior prize button ID sent
for the first High School Credit paper eZ
each competitor during the quarter
The first quarter began Dec. I, 1sm.
and ends March 8, 1902.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-02-15
To M0onuiile and Back

0NE summer day the sky grew dark
and the peals of thunder and sharp
flashes of lightning added to the wind
made regular cyclone it seemed to me.
The thought had no sooner entered my.
mind than the Shouse was suddenly lifted
and Whirled along. crouched in the
0pener, but as the house moved along in
. very smoo:k way, ventured to the
onnr, followed by my cat, who, forgot
. mention, was the only living thing in
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-02-15
How to Prepare the Papers.

Write in ink, on one side only of tha
paper. Leave space Of three inches q
the top Of the first page. Use no head
lines. Put the number of words in tho
upper left-hand corner of the first paSA
Sign the name and residence at the end
at the right, the grade and school at tAo
end at the left.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-05

Among the most pleasing results
of Yesterdays election was the SPLEEN
did victory of Judge NJ. J. Wade. of
Iowa City. in the Second Iowa dis
trict, just across the river. He tri-
umphed i'm the face of the most bit
ter opposition from the republican
state committee that exhausted every
energy TO defeat him in order to give
the Hawkeye state a solid congression-
al delega tiOn. His defeat of Hoffman,
the republican nominee. is for this
reason all the more remarka BILE. The
strong personality of Judge Wade
was the most potent factor in the
campaign; wherever he went he made
friends. and these friends respect his
Judgment and admire his manhood.
Judge Wade has intellect. polish and
force of character and will render a
good account of himself in the halls
of congress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-05
sion for renewed interest in and de-
votion to party welfare in the county.
Hopeful sign for Democrats.

In the ''cold gray dawn of the
morning after election, the demo-
Gratis of the country, Notwithstanding
that they have not had the satisfac-
ton of landing their candidates, see
much in the election from which to
derive satisfaction. The result is
particularly gratifying and not lit
tie significant in the chief state, from
the situation in which all political
elements must base their estimates.
In the Empire state the democrats
have made the remarkable gain on
the general results of 100000 votes.
while in Illinois. Connecticut. Colora-
do and Kentucky the party has like
wise witnessed revival that is of the
most wholesome and as it will prove
of the most substantial nature. Add
ed to this the republican majority in
congress has been cut down nicely.
The party is getting together not
only in the states mentioned. but as
will be seen in future elections
throughout the country. and two
years hence will see il restored to
power in the nation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-05
NEWS FACTS IN OUTLINE


The cost of the temporary work OF
the twelfth census, according to the
directors. annual report was $ll.S54.
SlS.
\. l.. Bennett. champion wing shot
of the west. died nj Creole. Colo. yes
terday. of typhoid pneumonia.
There is no change in the situation
on the iSthmus of Panama.
Prince ChaSrabonsge. brother of the
crown prince of Siam, has sailed for
Bremen. Germany,
Chop Yong Sin has been appointed
foreign minister of Corea. He is pro-
Russian.
DIR. G. l. Cook. said to have prac-
ticed medicine in Ohio for thirty wears
is dead at New York: suicide: aged rs
years.
The dismissal of Grand Duke Paul
AleXandrOvitch. uncle of the ear, from
the Russian army was the result of his
marrying divorced woman.
Laura Biggar has given herself up
to the sheriff ut Freehold. y. J.. be-
cause 'of the charges against her in
connection with the Bennett estate.
Chicago police have been asked to
find Victor I.aughlin. 15-year-old boy
who ran away from his home in
Brooklyn, II. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-05
ProfenaiouaI Pride.

Newspaper men, from great editors
down to rural correspondents, are
proud OF their profession. although not
all sit as secure as John Black. for
many years the chief of the London
Chronicle.
Black supported the Melbourne ad-
ministration' in his paper, yet he never
asked a favor of any of the ministers.
On one occasion Lord Melbourne said
to him:
you are the only man in England
who forgets that 1 am prime minister"
''How SO, my lord" inquired Black.
supposing that he had been inadyer-
tentIy disrespectful.
Because" replied Melbourne. you
are the only man 1 know who never
asks a favor of me-"
81 have no favor to ask" said Black
quietly. 81 have no favor to ask any
one in the world You are prime min
lister of England, but ] am editor Of
the Morning Chronicle. and l would
not change places with the proudest
man in England-not even, my lord,
with YOU"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-05
weepinr .t = wedatpx.

A Chinese marriage is all ceremony
no talk, no Ievity and much crying.
The soleInnity of funeral prevails.
After the exchange Of presents the
bride is dressed with much care in n
red gown, brocade or silk, IL she can
get it; her eyelashes are painted deep
black, and she wears q heavy red veil
attached to a scarlet headdress, from
which imitation pearls are pendent
over the forehead. A feast is spread
upon q table, to which the blushing
bride is led by five Of her best female
friends. They are seated at the table,
but no one eats The utmost silence
prevails, when, finally, the mother leads
off in a cry, the maids follow and the
bride echoes in the chorus. Then all
the bridesmaids leave the table and
the disconsolate mother takes a seat
beside the chair OF state where the
bride sits. The bridegroom now enters.
with four OF his best men. The men
pick up the throne on which the bride
sits, and. preceded by the bridegroom,
form In procession and walk around
the room or into an adjoining parlor.
signifying that he is carrying her away
to his own home. The guests then
throw rice at the happy couple. Gus
tom we have borrowed from the
heather.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-05
Cured of Piles After Forty Years.

c. Haney. of Geneva, Ohio, had
the piles for forty years. Doctors
and dollars could do him no lasting
good. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
cured him permanently. Invaluable
for cuts, burns. bruises, sprains. la
cerations, eczema, letter, salt rheum,
and all other skin diseases. Look for
the name Dewitt on the package
all others are cheap, worthless coun-
terfeits.
Harper House Pharmacy, \. j..
Riess' drug store, corner Seventh Ave-
nue. and Twenty-seventh street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-05
Asleep Amid Flames.

Breaking into blazing home, some
firemen lately dragged the sleeping
inmates from death. Fancied securi-
ty, and death near. It's that way
when you neglect coughs and colds.
Don't do it. DIR. Kings New Discov
cry for Consumption gives perfect
protection against all throat, chest
and lung troubles. Keep it near, and
avoid suffering, death, and doctors
bills. a teaspoonful stops a late
cough, persistent use the most stub
born. Harmless and nice tasting; it's
guaranteed to satisfy by Hartz & u
lemeyer. Price, so cents and 81. Trial
bottles free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-05
A Fine Showing.

In Rock Island county the interest
yesterday centered mainly on the
election of sheriff, and Cornelius Dom
ovan. the democratic candidate, al
though defeated, not only conducted
a campaign, but made n run which
should be a source of pride to himself
and his party. He proved a model
candidate and has strengthened both
himself and his party by his efforts.
Apart from the excellent showing
made all over the county. one of the
best evidences of his worth is the
vote that he received where he is best
known-in his own township of South
Rock Island. where of 349 votes but
OF were east against him, and in the
city of Rock Island. In this city. in
deed. he succeeded in turning the po-
litical tide to the extent of over LOO
votes as compared with the normal
republican majority in the last presi-
Dental year. He not only carried the
city of Rock Island by nearly 300. but
succeeded in capturing six out of
seven wards. and on the legitimate
vote was entitled to the Seventh.
Considering some of the elements
that entered into the situation, the
errors in misplaced leadership that
developed i'm party control over the
question of the minority representa-
tive nomination, and the bolt of the
disgruntled faction in Moline that
drove votes to the socialist
ticket that would otherwise have
been democratic in that city. the
democratic party in Rock Island
county must see in the results ocea-.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-05
A Pollosmap,s Testimony.

j. y. Patterson, night policeman of
Nashua, Iowa, writes: Last winter
had bad cold on my lungs and
tried at least half dozen advertised
cough medicines and had treatment
from two physicians without getting
any benefit. A friend recommended
Foley's Honey and Tar and two-thirds
of a bottle cured me. L consider it
the greatest cough and lung medicine
in the world" All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-05
GET YOUR SHARE.

Chinee, Hindu, Japanee,
1laCkman, Whiteman, Redman
all are busy eating away at
the worlds food supply
every day-three times a day.
Every man woman and child
is entitled to a share.
Are you getting yours ?
Does it do you good?
If not, you are losing flesh
md need SCOTS Emulsion
Much rich food-in little space
with strengthening medi-
cine-that's Scott s En- ulsion
1t provides an easy way to get
properly fed.
When disease, or weakness,
or worry cause loss of flesh
take SCOTS Emulsion. 1t
feeds and strengthens till one
can eat anything and enjoy it.
restores the flesh of young
and old.
Send for Free Sample.
cf,OJ~T g. pOUNE (.ba,p;<,s 400 Pearl ST N v.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-05

Over 100000 persons visited Central
cemetery. Vienna. the largest in Eur
ope, Saturday and Sunday. Monu-
ments to Mozart. Beethoven and
Schubert were decorated with flow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-05

Inc fact that Chris Manner defeated
J. l.. Pickering for clerk of the llEl
nois supreme court is another indica-
tion that worth cannot always win i'll
notifies
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-05

Putting all else aside. there is a
grain of satisfaction to be had in the
fact that Samuel II. Van SAINT, who is
reelected governor of Minnesota. is a
former Rock Islander.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-05

The defeat of Martin Il. Madden
for congress in Chicago will be some
thing of standoff for the reelection
of Congressman Billy Lorimer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-05

The democrats. after all. made dis
tinct gains in the greatest state of
the union and are swinging into
shape to round things up in the pres
idential election two years hence
And as goes New York so goes the
country
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-05
Don't Accept a Substitute |!

When you ask for Cascarets be
sure you get the genuine Cascarets
Candy Cathartic! Don't accept
fraudulent substitutes, limitations or
counterfeitsi Genuine tablets stamp
ed c. c. c. Never sold in bulk.
all druggists, Ioc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-05

The telephone girl in New York
who is learning 70 be lion tanjer
ought to be fit for the job. Tele-
phone girls are great on keeping
1.-THE line" busy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-05

TERMs-Daily. 10 cents per week. weekly.
d 90 per year in advance.
Accommodations of political or argumen-
tative character, political or religious, must
have real name attached for publication No
auch articles will be printed over fictitious
signatures.
correspondence solicited from every town
ihip In Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-05
just Like enc REM rhlng.

$50 your amateur dramatic club is
success:'
We'll. in one way it's real profess
sional - everybody in it is fearfu!ly
jealous of everybody else."-Philadel-
phia Bulletin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-05

Quay is again in the saddle in
Penns ylvania. No one will begrudge
the state any satisfaction it may gain
from the fact.