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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-09

MIR. and Mrs. Beverly r, Selden left
Yesterday for visit to relatives in New
ark and Orange, n. j.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-09

Suit was Instituted in the Law and
Equity Court yesterday morning by j. A.
Pullor against Rodwell, Morris, Woodson
Company for 5000. Trespass on the case.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-09

Judge j. L. Haner qualified as admins
traitor of the estate of f. G. F'rese in the
Chancery Court yesterday. The estate is
nominal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-09

Judge Minor was engaged yesterday in
hearing argument in the suit OF enters
executors against the Farmville and Pow
ilatan Railway Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-09
Chief Baldwin Here.

Captain w G. Baldwin, chief detective
IF the Norfolk and Western and Seaboard
Air Line Railways. was in the city
last week looking for Redd Atchenson.
a white man about thirty years old, who
is wanted in West Virginia on the charge
of numbering a watchman in the employ
of the Norfolk and Western, who was
,xiIled at North Fork Junction. Atcherso"
made his escape from the Bluefeld Jail
January 2Sth. He IS about feet 10 inches
tall. has very red hair, and the general
appearance of a sport.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. X. Lassiter. OF No. SOS
North Twenty-hfth Street. have arrived
home after three-weeks' visit to St.
louis Chicago. Cincinnati, Pittsburg and
Philadelphia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-09

A marriage license has been issued to
Henry 3. Gentry and Matte b. Colt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-09

Mr.. Harry u. Doggett arrived in Rich
.nond yesterday for few days stay. MI
Doggett- who is connected with the Amer
.can Locomotive Company, is now located
in New York city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-09

The Circle will meet tomorrow night
with Miss Love Reams. Of Nicholson
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-31
MAYORS COURT.

Christmas day passed off rather
quietly and the police had little to do.
A small disturbance was caused on
Main Street by Henry Nelson, colored.
Nelson had too much booze On board
to be good nstured, and became offend
ed because young white man popped
a torpedo at his feet. He cursed the
crowd and drew butcher knife to
carve somebody. Officer Weeks arrest
ed him before be could carry his
threats of violence into effect and
Mayor pro tenn Hurst imposed SEN
tence of $40 dollars or 20 days.
julius Edwards, Jr., was also over
loaded and became somewhat bolster
Gus. As he was not unruly or riotous
he was let go with a fine of fifty cents.
Tom Singleton, a colored youth, did
not like it because Henry Nelson was
arrested and followed up the officers
with tirade.saAe was taken in tow
and paid s. fine for interfering with
the police in the discharge of their
duty.
There was butone case before the May
or yesterday, and as might be expected,
it was Divine street case, woman.
Hester Wilson, colored, for cursing and
using obscene language. She paid a
fine of five dollars.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-31
THE home BUILDING AND LOAN as
S0CiATl0N.
What Was Done at the Meeting on Mon
day Afternoon.

At meeting Of the stockholders Of
The Home Building & Loan Associa-
tion held Monday afternoon, the fol
lowing Board Of Directors was elect
ed:
W. NJ. Graham, T. B. Fraser,
Marion Noise, j. a. Schwerin, Bar
tow Walsh, R. I. Manning, H. F.
Wilson.
A resolution was passed that the
books of subscription be kept open
until Jan. Goth next, for the purpose
of making up the full compliment of a
thousand shares, most Of which has
been subscribed and paid in.
The Directors will meet at the Office
of H. F. Wilson at five o'clock p. m.,
on Tuesday, January 9Th, for the pur-
pose Of organizing and preparing a
constitution and bylaws.
The stockholders will hold an adjourn
ed meeting on January 20th..next at five
O'Clock p. m., for the purpose of adopt
ing Constitution and by laws. The
second payment on the stock will be
called probably the 1st and 4th of
February next.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-31
Rultmsn S Xmas Gift.

The Diamond Ring offered as prize
by E. A. Bultman the Jeweller was
won by Mr.. J. G. R. Wilder whose
coupon was No. 1923. The drawing
was held at 9 o'clock Christmas Eve
in the presence Of number of coupon
holders under the direction Of a dis
interested committee, Mrs. J. G. De-
Lorme drawing the coupon from the
box in which all of the coupons had
been placed. Mr.. Wilder happened to
be one Of those present and the ring
was Immediately delivered to him. The
ring has value of S75.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-31
Two men with two performing bears

Two men with two performing bears
are in town.
The police officers dined with Judge
Purdy yesterday. For several years he
has had the officers to take dinner with
hin during Christmas week. A pleas
ant custom to all concerned.
The executive board of the Santee
Association met Monday, and organized
by TIE election of Rev. j. o. Cough,
Chairman, and J. E. DuPre Secretary.
All the applications for aid from the
churches were granted the board
held most harmonious meeting.
Steps were taken towards greater work
by the churches. The board resolved
to meet quarterly in this city.
Tomorrow is legal holiday and will
be observed by the Banks, Postoflee
and Railroads.
The County Treasurer is SO busy
today that he has plugged the tele-
phone in his Office, not haFing. time
= n answer eal Is
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-31
Fire Alarms.

An alarm of FIRE between 70 and IL
o'clock Christmas night was caused by
toy balloon which caught fire and fell
upon the roof of Rev. G. G. Browns S
residence. No damage was done.
Friday morning about 10 o'clock the
alarm brought out the fremen again.
This time small house on Washing
ton Street was found to be on fire
the residence Of our well-known
citizen, jim Wr;~ht, highly colored.
Very little damage was sustained.
At half past one O'Clock same after
noon a two-story house on Sumter
Street, near the jail, occupied by ne
groes, caught fire. The flames were
under pretty good headway when the
fremen arrived, but we're extinguish-
ed before any serious damage was
done.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-31
DEATHS.

DR.. E. G. McCutchen, of Manyille,
died on Christmas day. He was one
of the Oldest citizens Of the county,
being 81 years old.
Mr.. Thomas Hurst died Saturday
morning at the home of his brother,
Mr.. John Hurst, near this city, after a
protracted ilness. The funeral was
held at st. Joseph's Chapel Saturday.
The deceased was a deaf mute, but a
man of considerable energy and con-
Quoted small mercantile business in
this city for several years.
Died suddenly, at her residence, 80
Wentworth street, Louisa Stehle, be-
loved wife of E. Stehle, on the Both of
December, 1902. Age 81 years.
News and Courier, Dec. 81.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-31

Postmaster Shore was the recipient
of one Chistmas gift that was an en-
tire and complete surprise. The en-
ployes of the postofice and the car
riers united in presenting him with a
handsome sterling silver remember
ance, suitably engraved, as a token of
their appreciation Of his uniform cour-
tesy and kindness in their official
relations. The gift was presented by
Mr.. B. R. Sanders, acting as spokes-
man, for the postofice force. Post
master Shore being taken by surprise
had no speech ready, but thanked the
givers in a few Straightforward and
appreciative words for the gift and
the kindly thought that promtped it.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-31
The Pestlferous Cow Thief.

Sumter is bad place for cow thieves.
They generally come to grief when
they get here.
Henry Robertson Claremont darkey
stole COW on Friday night from his
step father. Saturday he brought her
to town and sold her to butcher. He
then proceeded to invest in dispensary
booze, and very soon fell into the
hands of Officer Seymour.
Early Monday morning Chief Weeks
captured two negroes who had come
in to sell a stolen COW.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-31
Store Burglarized.

The bicycle and gun store of Mr..
". S. Reynolds On Liberty street, was
entered last night between s and 8
O'Clock by some one with false key,
and new bammerless gun stolen, for
the recovery Of which be advertises a
reward in this paper. The police found
the door open and notified Mr.. Rey
nolds about 9 O'Clock. The burglar
was in the store at the time the iyolice
found the door open, but made his
escape by the back way while the police
waited to see if Mr. Reynlods would
come out, supposing that be had gone
in to get something without striking
a light.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-31
Cost Clearance Sale.

Attention is directed to the ad-
vertisement OF Schwartz Bros. For
Is days, beginning Jan. /, the entire
stock Of wool dress goods, silks,
velvets, wool underwear, cloaks, suits,
carpets, shirt waists, trimmed mil
linery and embroideries will be offer
ed a6 cost.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-31
A Coming Marriage.

Invitations have been issuedoby Mr..
and Mrs. Richard D. Lee to the MARI
age of their daughter, Elizabeth Dozier,
to Mr.. Samuel Redd Garter, of Ash
land, Va, at the Church Of the Holy
Comforter at 7 O'Clock, Wednesday
evening January Z. Mr.. Garter is a
member of the Richmond, Va, bar,
but resides in Ashland, which is a
suburb Of Richmond.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-31
MARRIAGE.

Mr.. J. Whitworth Rhodes and Miss
Ada j. Mayes, of Mayesyille will be
married at 5 O'Clock p. M, "Wednesday
Dec. 81, 1902 at residence of brides
father, Mr.. j. e. Mayes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-31
Fire Last Might.

The alarm OF fire last night about s
o'clock was caused by the burning Of
the house of John Belcher, On Man
ming avenue. The building was prac-
tically destroyed, although the fire
was put out before it was consumed.
Some of the furniture was saved, and
there was some insurance on the pro-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-31
Enqaqement Of Lieut.. [. S. Carson.

The engagement is announced Of
Miss Francis a. Halliday, daughter of
DR.. and Mrs. F. A. Halliday, to lst
Lieutenant Lawrence Scott Carson,
Sth Calvary. The wedding will take
place in January.-Army and Navy
Register, Dec. 20.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-31
A CARD.

The Sumter Bargain House wishes
to thank the young ladies who render
ed such splendid and efficient help
during the recent rush of Christmas
trade.
The young men too, all did their duty,
especially my youngest clerk, Mr..
Barnwell Sanders, who handled the
fruit department. with complete sue
cess. W. D. COLCLOUGH.
Dec 26-3tt* Proprietor.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-31

The piano recital at the Sumter
Schoolof Music Monday evening by MIR.
Henry F. Parker was we'll attended
and was much enjoyed by the audience
which they evidenced by liberal ap
piause of each number of tie program.
Ir. PARKER convinced all present that
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-31

The city authorities are stirring up
the few remaining license tax delin-
quents. These matters have to be set
tied by January 1st.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-12
GREENSBORO.

Greensboro, January 1t--(Special)-
The largest german of the season was
danced at the Blunt hail Wednesday ev-
ening. The german was led by Mr., and
Mrs. j. B. Stickney, and the following
couples were present: Miss Kenefick of
Virginia with Mr.. N. L. Crabbe, Miss
Threefoot of Mississippi with Archy Pick
ems, Miss Trimble of Birmingham with
j. Webb Cooke, Miss Thomas, of Opelika
with Mr.. A. Sledge, Miss Hunter of
Montgomery with DIR. Charles Poehutz,
Miss Marx of Uniontown with Mr.. R. H.
Locke, Miss Poehutz with Mr.. Alex Wal
Ter. Miss Stewart of Marion with Robert
Hunt. Miss Katherleen Waller with Mr..
c. e. Hutchinson, Miss Julia Randolph
with Mr.. McCan, Miss Victoria Sledge
with Mr.. e. A. Pickett, Mrs. Edward De
Graffenried with Mr.. Robert Evens. Mr..
and Mrs. f. Pride Jones, Miss Mary
Pickens with Mr. ]. H. Locke, and the
stays were Messrs. Robert Poehutz, Chas.
e. Waller, Jr., ]. l.. Powers. W. l..
Ward. J. T. Walton, VIII Tucker. T. N.
Tucker. AZ
Miss Lucy Stickney and Mr.. w. c.
Pickens will be married Thursday morn
ing at Q o'clock. at st. Paul's Episcopal
church.
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prize was won by Mr.. William Mfcou
and the ladies prize by Mrs Robert
Eilenberg. They were a sofa pillow and
a lace handkerchief
Wednesday evening Mr.. and Mrs. Alex
Troy entertained at cards in compliment
to Miss Nora Spann. There were four
tables at which six handed euchre was
played. The first prize pretty FLOCK
was won by Miss Gabriua Watts, ana
the BOBBY prize, duaer little man, fel
to Miss Jamie Watts.
Miss Louise Marks entertained the Sat
urday card club Saturday at the home Of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Marks
on Perry Street. Miss Marks was as
sisted In entertaining by her cousin, Miss
Rebecca Pollard. The club prize, a can
delabrum, was won by Miss Emily Ran
dolph. The consolation prize, a calendar.
was cut by Miss Carolyn Randolph.
Little May Banks daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Banks entertained a num-
Der of her friends Wednesday in celebra-
ton of her seventh birthday
Miss Leonora Davis entertained with a
literary evening Wednesday at the resi-
'denoe of her parents Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Davis. IS Sayre Street, in honor of her
guest. Miss Rose Lowensteln of Nash
vile, Tenn. The prize, a book was won
by Miss Irma Stoll and Mr.. Benedict Gold
berg The bloody" prize fell to Mr.. Nor
ris Marcus. Mrs. ]. M. Davis presided
at. the, punch bowl Refreshments were
served.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Munger Of Kansas
City, Mrs. Clarence Agee of Admission,
and Mrs. Mungers daughter. Miss
Aurelia Fitzpatrick. are the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. A. 8. Knowles at their home
on Perry street.
The engagement of Miss Carrie Bullock
to Mr.. Leon Jackson Is announced by
| her brother, Mr.. James P. Bullock, the
marriage to take place on Thursday, jan
, uary. 16. at the home of her sister. Mrs.
| w. e. FlemIning. on Cleveland avenue.
Mrs. Halls Taylor has issued invita-
lions for reception to her daughters,
Mrs. Mortimer Tuttle and Mrs. Robert
Lee, to be given Tuesday, the 14th ms
slant
Mrs. Charles Westoott will give a card
party next Wednesday in compliment to
her niece, Miss Riley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Sable will entertain
at reception in compliment to their
guests Miss Mendelsohn Of New Orleans
and Miss Hirsh of Columbus. Ga, next
Wednesday from 4 to o'clock in the af-
ternoon and from s to II In the evening.
Miss Fannie Martin has issued invita-
tions toa card party Wednesday in honor
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of the Misses Taylor of Knoxville, Tenn.
daughters OF Ex-Governor Bob Taylor,
who with Mrs. Taylor formerly Mrs
Alice Fits Hill of this city, are spending
some time in Montgomery
Miss Kate Birch, who has been spend
ing the past several months in New Jer-
sey and New York. has returned home,
accompanied by Miss Annabel Frost OF
! New York.
The members Of the Cradle Of the Con-
federacy Chapter U. D. G. will entertain
at an old-fashioned wartime dancing
party some time soon at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. j. d. Beale.
Mr.. and Mrs. George B. Tylor and Mr..
and Mrs. William L. Hunter have taken
the residence on High street recently va
Gated by Mr.. and Mrs. Loren William
son, who have moved to Birmingham.
Mrs. Herbert Dent has returned from
Louisville, where she went to spend the
holidays with her parents. Her sister.
Miss Tinsley, came home with her to
spend the rest Of the winter.
| Mrs. e. A deCampi of Demopolis Is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. James P. Fer
rail-.
Miss Lizzie Durr Fitzpatrick enter
tanned at a reception Friday In compli-
ment to her cousin, Miss Aurilia Fitz-
patrick of Kansas City.
Miss Bessie Thorington will entertain
| the Saturday Card Club Tuesday, 1t hav-
ing been postponed from last Saturday.
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2 :
Ishave; often seen the effects of whisky,
opium, dope and even .absinthe, but l
have never seen an example that served
asieffeetlvely In makingmet take the pledge
IS one seen in New Orleans during a re-
cent stay there. This tale was OF man
who had been sent on dashing road to
hell at the fastest pace possible for an
emissary Of the devil to set. At the time
he was filed TO the utmost with abb
sinthe-that French eoncoction of worm
wood and alcohol which makes the un-
initiated sl1iver. to even taste.
The story was told me In a room on
Bourbon street, near the old Absinthe
House, and, during the recital a servant
was sent into the saloon for three an
isettes made from the green liquid. had
just been talking with one OF the bar
keepers In the place and he had told me
of the drink and its effect, when boy
entered and asked that the old man in
the room across the way be given an
other drink The bar tender knew the
old man. and the drink was quickly sent
out. At the time l was told that I could
see an example of what the consequences
of the drink were IL 1 would go with the
boy when he next returned tot he place.
In the interim between the visit of the
boy and the time when I should go with
him / was told something of the Old
Absinthe House. The place Is one of
the most famous of all New Orleans
places. 1t Is really the one place in the
city to buy your absinthe anisettes or
absnthe frappes. The house was built
in 1752 and has been used exclusively for
the sale of absinthe mixtures since the
year of 1926. 1t is a low muddy kind of
building, and stands at the corner of
two streets on the French side Of town,
three blocks from Canal street. The bar
looks like our ordinary bar. The only
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-12
HUNTSVILLE.

Huntsville, January 11.-(Special.)-
Judge Milo Abercrombie and Mrs. Aber-
crombie, formerly Miss Madge Lane of
Tuskegee, are visiting Mrs. Abercrombie's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles P. Lane.
Miss Mamie Taul of Farley, is visit
ing friends in Huntsville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Wall have gone
to Austin, Texas, to reside.
Miss Jean Burwell of jeff, is visiting
Mrs E. D. Burwell.
Mrs Edgar Jordan has gone to Column
bus, Ca, to reside with her husband.
Mrs. J. w. Carter is visiting rela-
tives In Talladega-
Miss Mamie Fletcher has returned
from visit in Birmingham.
Miss Alice Borton is visiting in Hop
kinsville, KY.
Miss Alice Patton is visiting relatives
in Florence.
Miss Eva Mcdowell has gone to Fay
etteville on visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. D. McBroom of Chat
tanooga are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. R. N.
Davis.
Mrs. Virginia Clay Clopton is in New
York to attend the marriage of Miss
Louise Coke, formerly of this city, to
Mr.. Benedict.
Mrs. Chas. R. Shyer has returned from
Nashville accompanied by Miss May
Click
Miss Mary Jackson has returned to
Memphis after visiting Miss Lottie
Lewis.
Mrs. D. l. White has returned from a
visit of several weeks in New York.
Mrs. D. L. Adams of Curley is visit
ing friends here.
Miss Walda Harrell and Miss Jimmie
Taylor Of New Hope, are visiting Mrs.
Ira F. Collins.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. c. Pierce of Red Wing,
Mimi, are visiting friends, in Huntsville.
Mr.. and Mrs r. T. Baugh have re-
turned from Gadsden.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-12

Fresh strawberry ice-cream
at Venable's, 2O4-206 North
10Th Street.
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South" by Miss Anne Hobson. Miss
Hobson is already well known because Of
her wide social prominence in Southern
society. Her literary work shows her
to be as talented as charming. j..
Mrs Schuyler Harris Floyd, with her
son John Sherrod Floyd of Huntsville, is
visiting Mrs. Charles. H Calvin at Wood
lawn. Mrs. Floyd will be charmingly re-
membered as Miss Mittie Sherrod
-
Mrs. James L. Gaines, one of Nash
villes most prominent women and who
has numerous friends In Birmingham, is
visiting her son. Mr., Gaines, at the Hill
man. .5T# M
o.. 7, 80. .p.,s4r., - ssss 'sy-r.g
Mrs. James weatherly will introduce
her daughter, Miss George Weatherly, on
February 6.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Grider and Miss
Caldwell will attend the Warner Rich
ardson wedding in Nashville.
Master John and Cliff Lodge. the little
sons OF Mr.. lJack Ladge, and Milo
Giacopozzi returned to st. Bernard Col
lege at cullman yesterday.
Mr' anu ME- - M fsopertson nave re-
turned from an extended wedding trip
to Florida They VIII be at home at
1905 South Ninetesnth street
Mrs. Mary lodge. mother Of Mr.. w. H
Lodge and Mr.. Jack Lodge, who spent
the holidays with her sons, returned to
her home at Ironton.. o.. yesterday.
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Miss Mary Scott .'of okolona, Miss, is
visiting her cousin. Mrs. M. P. Messer,
Is2126 Seventh avenue.
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difference is that most drinkers talk loud
and are given to the repeating OF I'M
probable, dreamIand tales that give
weird kind of halo to the building and
the little inside bar.
Before 1 could learn more of the old
place I was called to the tale OF the
old man by the temperance OF the boy,
and the sending up Of another green
drink. The bar keeper told me 1t was
safe to walk up for the old man had
enough in him not to worry about any
one s. presence. I was told also that he
would gladly give some Of his absinthe
dreams If l would simply. tell him l
would like to hear stories from life.
He did not see me until after had been
in the room some time and ne nan drunk
the concoction. Then he looked up with
pleased smile and said:
sfOh, 1 am Just like the rest OF the
fiands. l once was decent, but now l
am only an old, absinthic drunkard, who
has not even the right to get his drink
without a fight. But l can fight, and
do fight for the stuff that gives me life,
that alls my brain, and makes me for
get that which l should not remember.
Damn them, l always will have It, not
withstanding their attempts to conspire
against me-"
This last he said with marked vehe-
mence. AS he did so he struck the table
a blow that almost knocked the thin glass
from the, stand. The boy seemingly Just
out side was within almost instantly. He
reached for the glass and ran down
stairs.
That's right, you should know what
| want. have beat you enough times
to force 1t into your mind" said the
fiend.
When the boy returned and the man
had drank the poisonous mixture he told
me of his life.
MY life? That what you want to
know? Why, I am great man. am
Ganiiis