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The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-01-13

DenisoR. Tex. Jan. l1.-Nhen the
Katy flyer from the north pulled into
the union depot Wednesday night 1t
brought in eight passenger coaches
express. mail and baggage cars. the
largest overland train that has arrived
in DeniaOn for many months. There
were 408 passengers on the flyer, near,
!y all OF whom were home seekers
from all parts of the world. This ag-
sregation of foreigners viii be distrib.
uted to all parts OF TEXAS,
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-01-13
Killed by Switch EnpInc.

Palestine, Tex, Jan. 1l.-Henry Will
liams, one Of the cjty's policemen, was
killed in the international and Great
Northern yard in this city. a switch
engine was making mp train and Will
liams was walking down the track 60
ing to the west end when a car was
backed against him and he was thrown
against the wheels, which passed ovt
both legs, severing them entirely from
his body.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-01-13
Portion of Deposit Pafd.

Austin. Jan. S.-The First National
bank Of Austin is just four days ahead
of it's contract with the state The
bank Monday paid $97. 921.29 into the
state treasury, as the first payment in
returning the $397 900 which was on
deposit there when the bank failed.
The contract did not call for the first
payment until Jan. 10.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-01-13

Galveston. Jan. lin the course Of
q short time all the tracks OF the Santa
F'e will he laid with 75-pound steel
rails. Last year 60 miles or new
heavy rails were laid, and the good
work will be continued this year
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-01-13

Mckinney. Tex, Jan. IA young
man named VIII HUMPHREYS pleaded
guilty il the county court to driving
horse to death, He was fined and
sent to the county road
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-01-13
RGCEPTiC q SHAW.

Rev Secretary of the Trcnsnry Honored
by Friends His Elevation
Des Moines, Jan. 11.-Gov. Leslie M.
Shaw was given public reception
Thursday evening by the Grant club,
in honor OF his elevation to the secre-
taryship of the United States treasury.
The reception was followed by ban
Duet at which covers were laid for $50
guests, which included nearly all the
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-01-13

Vernon, Tex, Jan. III. D. Hagter.
the promoter of the cotton oil mill at
this place, says the entire stock OF $50
900 has bee; subscribed. Work will be
commenced at once
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1902-09-03
W. Boyd Evans to the People.

l.desire to express my thanks to my
fellow Democrats in South Carolina
for their expression OF confidence in
me as candidate for Railroad Com
missioner in the primary, leading my
opponent for the second race by near
ly two thousand votes, asking for
their suffrages in the second primary.
All of my opponents aud myself dis
cussed the question in reference to
the Railroad Commissioner office
and the welfare Of the people 10 every
County, and separated as friends.
My opponent is from the same ter
ritory as the two incumbents. When
Mr.. Wilborn retires, the great cas-
tern, northeastern and south eastern
sections of the State, comprising the
largest part Of the State, with the
largest railroad mileage, will be abso-
luteiy unrepresented on the Board.
Living IN the Central part oe the
State, and being a native of Marion,
by which County + was endorsed for
the position, l submit that I am in q
position, if elected, to see that all
sections Of our progressive State are
properly represented.
If am honored with your suffrages
you may rest assured that I will per-
form the duties Of the Office of Rail-
road Commissioner WIFI the fidelity
that have served my people in tie
past. W. Boyd Evans.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1902-09-03
To Extend the Southern.

The Murphy branch of the Southern
is to be extended. This line is out
from Asheville and is 1873 miles long.
According to present plans the road
will be carried on from Bushnell down
the little Tennessee rive- to aiaryville,
about GO miles. 1t is authOratively
stated by the management Of this road
that their ultimate intention is, when
this Murphy extension is finished, to
push line through Rabun Gap into
Eastern Georgia and Western South
Carolina, making short connection
with The Southern's other lines in these
States from the coal fields. Two corps
Of engineers are already engaged at
work on this extension. A short cut of
this kind into the coal fields would save
Southern railway thousands of dollars
monthly in haulage, employees, etc.
A project of this kind has long been in
contemplation by officials of the road
and its building may be looked forward
to with certainty.--Ashev Citizen.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1902-09-03
A Sad Suicide in Spartanburg.

Spartanburg, s. c., Sept. 1.-Eber
Brewton, about 90 years old, auditor Of
the county. committed suicide early
yesterday morning. He had been in
bad health for several years and re-
Gently he was confined to his room a
hopeless invalid. He was preparing to
shave yesterday when he arose and his
wife went to the kitchen for some
warm water. On her return she found
the door bolted, and getting no reponse
to her call for him she entered the
room through window. She found
him bleeding from several wounds in
ilicted by a knife and razor. He lived
only n short time. He served through
the war between the States, was audi
tor of the county several terms and
was an excellent citizen. He will be
buried this afternoon.
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Lynched for the Usual Crime.

Monticello, Ga, Aug. 3l.--John
Brown, a negro, who attempted to GRIM
inally assault Miss Johnnie Choffin, a
19 year old white girl, near Monticello
yesterday, was lynched early this
morning by small posse of men seven
miles north of this place.
Brown was captured six hours. after
his crime and given preliminary hear
ing before district justice of the
peace who ordered him sent here for
safe keeping.
When seven miles from town the
deputy having Brown in custody was
surrounded by posse who demanded
the prisoner. The deputy was power
less to resist, and the men carried the
negro into the woods, hanged him to
tree and riddled his body with bull
lets. s
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1902-09-03

AOtaI".... .33 ,SSl
This requires that Jones and Walker
must make the second race.
SUPERINTENDENT EDUCATION.
o. b. Martin 4s.s50, John j. NfoMahsu
45.S9l. Mr.. Martin will not have tn
worry with aecond primary.
ADJUTANT AND INSPECTOR GEN.
ERAL
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1902-09-03

w. H. Sh-arer, Surveyor. Yon will
find me Mt Dean < Rat,iffe's. Long dis
tance Phone at ms residence.
Just received TWO Cars q: Buggies, all
prices-s35. 90 for u Top Buggy up.
Veuiiver Brps. Il Major.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1902-09-03
To Register the Voters.

The members of the County Board
of Registration will be at the places
named below on the dates for the con-
veDiecce of persons entitled to register
as voters in Anderson County:
Honea Path, Monday, Sept. 6.
Bolton, Tuesday, Sept. o.
Williamson, Wednesday, Sept. 10.
Pelzer, Thursday. Sept. II.
Piedmont. Friday, Sept. 12.
Pan.llatOn Sent 13
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THE OFFICIAL RESULT.
Tie State Committee Canyassed the
Returns.

Columbia. S. {, August 80 The State
democratic Executive Committee met at
$50 O'Clock last night with a full mann.
bership present aud u committee Of five
consisting of Messrs. Moss, NIagill, Davis.
Traxler and Kitchen, was appointed to
examine the tabua,iou made bv the
chairman and secretary from the Official
returns.
Tho results Of the election were declared
as follows:
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1902-09-03

Congressman Lstimer and former Gov
erhor John G. Evans, therefore, make
thy that each Of the Senatorial candidates
who failed to make the second primary
received vote within the limit Of the
i30oO. Perhaps the thirteen was hoo
doc to them
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-10
Tribute of Friend.
GEN. EDWIN WARREN MOIsE-AT
REST.

AS the shades of evening fell on yes
terday, there passed from earth cne
whose noble example it would be well
for the youth and manhood Of all time
to initiate. His open-hearted charity
was extended to all alike, his bounty
knew no race or religious distinction.
When stricken on his bed Of suffering,
his thoughts were for Others than
himself, and his last acts could be re-
membered among the "boons that
Heaven holds DEAR In him the I'M
fortunate, the widow, and orphan,
have lost friend whom they can never
replace. Whatever duty was presented
to him he faithfully discharged-to
God, country and friends. In the Civil
War he served bravely for the cause
that he believed to be just, and ever
received the highest commendation
from those noble leaders, who have
"passed over the river, and rest under
the shade of the trees. -
In the dark days of 1876, his hand
largely assisted in guiding "The ship
Of State'' into haven of peace,
through the dark waters of oppression
and rebellion that threatened to en-
gulf her. Since then his record has
been one of kindly acts, and noble
deeds. The sorrow of the entire COM
munity attests his loss. Let those
whose hearts mourn him today, ind
comfort in the thought, that through
the portals of the great Beyond, may
be heard the echo of those blessed
words, crest well, thou good and
faithful servant, enter thou into the
Joy of thy reward. 7" A Friend.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-10
FUNERAL OF GENERAL NOISE.
Business Suspended and Schools Closed
as Mark of Respect.

The funeral of Gen. E. W. Noise
was held at II o'clock this morning
in the Jewish Lecture Hall which was
filed to the doors with those who had
gathered from this city and county and
Other parts of the State to pay the
last mark of respect to the memory of
their friend. All business was sus-
pended III the city and the schools were
closed for the day, and the bell in
the city hall tower was tollea while
the funeral cortege was moving from
Gen. Noises late residence to the
Lecture Hall. The cadets Of the Sum
ter Military Academy, and the Sumter
Light Infantry forming the military
escort. proceeded the hearse and the
Confederate veterans, Of Camp Dick
Anderson followed.
The city officials, council and police
force, attended in q body and the chill
dren of the advanced grades of the
Washington Street School were present
and occupied the Sabbath School Room
opening into the Lecture Hall.
The funeral service was read by Rev.
B. a. Elias of Charleston, who also
made brief address which was a
feeling, eloquent and true tribute to
Gen. Noises character as man and as
citizen.
The pail bearers we're:
Honorary-W f. B. Haynsworth,
/ M. G. Ryttenberg, ". F. Rhame,
Neill O'Donnell, Horace Hardy, d.
ActiTe-Ee.d Levi, W. NJ. Graham,
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BLIZZARD IN The NORTH.
oIdsst 9Th Of December in New
ferlk for ID Years.

New York, Dec 9.-New York and
New England have experienced during
the last a hours the coolest weather
For many years. In this city 1t was
the coolest December 8 in Is years,
the thermometer registering as 1t oId
II that year s above zero. The
seFarity Of the cold was intensified by
tie fact that the people we're not pre-
pared for 1t, the cold wave having
descended upon the country suddenly
and without warning. Then, too, the
scarcity OF coal caused much suffering
snong the poorer classes and even
Chose abs TO afford the luxury Of ton
sof anthraite had TO use it sparingly
for fear that the cold snap would last
and they would be unable to get a
fresh supply. Every effort is being
put forth to alleviate the suffering,
charitable organizations having taken
steps to supply the poor and the board
sos aldermen having voted 800, O0o to
help along the good cause.
The cold In the city was mild COM
paxed with that prevailing IN the
northern sections Of the State and IN
New England. At Albany the mercury
fell TO 10 below zero and in some near
by districts it went down to 20. The
riTsr is frozen over at Albany, putting
IN end TO navigation. Ballston re-
ported 50 below, the lowest registration
since 1851 and Saratoga felt the grasp
of weather 80 below. The cold wave
struck New England at the same time
ii arrived in New York. Norwalk,
Conn. reported a temperature of % be-
Iow zero, the coolest in many years.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-10
i Big FIRE IN ATLANTA.
Less Estimated at Half Million
Dollars.

tlanta, Ca, Dec. 9.-Fire today
In the heart of the down town section
OF a 4tIanta wiped out almost block of
business houses, causing loss esJi-
mated at between 800, 600 and $780,,
600 The FIRE originated in the furni-
Fure store of Snook & Austin, on the
Whitehall street viaduct and was first
discovered at { o clock in the morning.
IT spread With great rapidity to the
Noreross building, a structure or the
corner of Peachtree and Marietta
streets, whose six stories were largely
taken up with the Offices Of physicians,
dentists and attorneys. TIE Nor-
cross building and the Shook building
were entirely consumed, only portions
sof The walls remaining.
The building occupied by tie jacobs
Te34 rynaey company. adjoining the
ar.goss building on Marietta street,
vaS completely eatted and the jacobs
company and the Shook company SUE
tsiaed the heaviest individual losses Cd
the fire. Water did considerable dam
age TO several stores adjoining and
across the street.
The Williams house, small hote
located on the upper floor Of the Jacobs
pharmacy building contained about 6s
iodgers and for some time rumors pre-,
vailed that loss of life had occurred
among the guests Of the hotel; bu1
Fire Chief Joyner declared tonlghl
that al the guests had ee:ssFsed I'LL
Els~sle1
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-10

latter place the last fight Of those
troops during the war occurred. Maj.
Noise was detailed with his regiment,
the Tenth Georgia, of Gen. Buffers
division and Gen. Hampton's corps,
to burn the bridge and cover the re-
treat of the troops. He fred it, and
escaped amid thick rain OF bullets
aimed at him and his command by the
Federal troops, who we're following
them in hot pursuit. At the battle of
Bentonville, on the third day, the ex-
treme left of the Confederate line
was attacked by a solid column OF
Federal infantry, which was met only
by a thin lire of dismounted Confed-
crate cavalry. This line was Instantly
swept away, which would have re-
suited in the capture of Bentonville
and the inevitable loss of Gen. Joseph
E. Johnson's army, but at the
critical moment Gen. Hampton rode
up with his couriers, 25 to 30 in num-
Der, and Immediately dispatched one
to Gen. Hardee, informing him OF
the situation. Hampton then dis
mounted with his staff and manned
battery of artillery, which was used
with such effect upon the advancing
Federal line as to check it till Hardee's
troops came up and drove back the ad-
vancing force. In this intricate and
dangerous manoeuvre Maj. Noise
bore conspicuous part.
After the war was over he settled IN
Sumter, where he commenced the
practice Of law in the provost court IN
which he was very successful. When
he emerged from the war he had only
one wounded horse, which he sold to
pay the first months board Of his
family, in 1865. Up to 1876 he prac-
ticed law and in that year he was
elected adjutant and inspector general
upon the ticket headed by Hampton.
He was reelected in 1878 and served
until 1880, when he declined any longer
to be a candidate.
He was presidential elector in 1880
and has served many times as delegate
to State conventions. He was never a
secessionist, but was Douglass
Democrat. He was delegate to the
Reconstruction convention which met
in Columbia in 1865. Previous to the
breaking out Of the war he took the
stump in Georgia in opposition to the
secession movement.
In 1864 Gen. Noise was married to
Miss Esther Lyon, daughter of Georgia
Lyon, of Petersburg, Va, and to them
were born eleven children. Mrs.
Noise survives her husband with the
following children: Major Marion
Noise, of Sumter, Messrs. Charles and
Ed Noise, of San Francisco, Mr. Cliff
ton Noise, of Sumter, Mr.. Albert
Noise, of Philadelphia, Mrs. Ansley
Davis, Of New York, Mrs. Andrew
Davis, of San Francisco, Mrs. A.
Cohen, of Charleston, Mrs. Begins,
Mrs. Solomons and Miss Jessie
Noise, of Sumter.
Gen. Noises father was Abraham
Noise, who was born on the island of
Hayti IN 1900 and came with his
parents to Charleston in 1872, where
he studied law and was in 1924 ad-
mitted to practice. He was partner
of the late r. W. Shand until Mr..
Shand entered the ministry. His wife
was daughter Of Isaac G. Moses
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-10
TAX BEIU8NS FOR 1908.
OFFICE OF
COUNTY AUDITOR, SUMTER COUNTY.

SuMrER, S. c., Dec. 5, 1902.
Notice is hereby given that I will attend,
in person or by deputy, at the following
places on the days indicated respectively,
for the purpose of receiving returns OF
personal property and poll taxes for the
fiscal year commencing January 1st, 1903.
At Office. Sumter, S, c., at all other times
up to Feb. Goth, 1905, inclusive.
Tindalrs store, Monday, Jan. 5th.
Privateer. Jenkins store, Tuesday, JAN
9Th.
Manchester, Geo. T. Geddings. Wednes
day, Jan. 7th.
Wedgefeld, Thursday, Jan. Sth.
stateburg, Friday. Jan. 9th.
Hagood, Saturday. Jan. 10th.
Rembsrt, Monday, Jan. 18th.
Dalzell, Tuesday, Jan. 18th.
Gordon's mill, Wednesday, Jan. 18th.
Mayesville, Thursday, Jan. 18th.
Shiloh, Friday, Jan. 10Th.
Norwood's X Roads, Saturday, Jan. .17th
Oswego, Monday, Jan. 18th.
The law requires that all persons owning
property or in anywise having charge OF
SucQ property, SiIAOI Cd eLSSo': NoS
guardian, trustee, executor, administrator
ETC., return the same under oath to the Audi,
tor, who requests all persons to be prompt
in making their returns and save the sc
per cent. penalty which will be added tc
the property valuation of all persons who
fail to make returns within the time pre-
scribed by law.
Taxpayers return what they own on the
first day of January, 1903.
Assessors and taxpayers will enter the
first given name of the taxpayer in full
also make separate return for each town.
ship where the property is located ano
also in each and every case the Number OF
the school district must be given.
Every male citizen between the age OF
twenty.one and sixty years on the first day
of January, 1903, except those incapable
of earning support from being maimec
or from ether causes, are deemed taxable
polls, and except Confederate soldiers 81
years of age, on January 1st, 1908.
All returns must be made on or before
the Goth day of February, next. I canno'
take returns after that date and all return:
mace after the Goth day of February, arf
subject to penalty of so per cent.
J. DIGGS WILDER,
Auditor Sumter County.
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The State Of South Carolina
COUNTY OF SUMTER.

By Thos. V. Walsh, Esq, Probate Judge.
Whereas, James Mccoy made suit
to me to grant him Letters Of Admins
tration of the Estate of and effects of
Thomas Levan, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and admonish
all and singular the kindred and creditors
of the said Thomas Levan, late of said
County and State, deceased, that they be
and appear before me, in the Court Of Pro-
bate, to be held at Sumter, S. c., on
Dec. 18th, 1902, next. after publication
thereof, at II o'clock in the forenoon, to
show cause, if any they have, why the
said administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand this Sd day Of
December, A. D., 1902.
Dec 3-2t Judge of Probate. :
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-10

AS mark of respect, all places Of
business were closed today during the
hours of theafuneral-l1 a. m., to | p. m.
The Mayor and Aldermen Of the city
attended the funeral in a body and
the cadets of the Sumter Military
Academy attended and acted as a
military escort.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-10
AlIlIII JIIlSL G!I!IIllSlIS

There were three men-all dead noW-Whose
mems could have done justice to our Toys and
Dolls, Charles Dickens Robert Louis Steven
son and Eugene Field had the rare genius and
ardent imagination to advertise them properly.
look into the faces of children as their eyes are
fastened on all the wonders Of the make-be-
7ieve world-awe, amazement, sublime delight,
rivet every gaze.
Dolls of every size and kind pianos mechanical and mag
ne novelties horns drums tops banks accordion doll urn
ure carriages go-car velocpedes chairs cradles oeas
trains balls blocks tool chests tea sets, cooking utensils
etc. etc.
T6ev are among the things that make Christmas for chill
Overland through hen inspire adults with the spirit ana
sentiment of the holiday time No man or woman VINO mas
the happiness of little child at heart can De utterly se
be at this season. when preparations for are upper
most in The mind All who connect economy with the tnouga'
-of hving should see and know prices.
Decorated China Artistic Pottery and BricaBrac-We have
lust finished opening the largest line of the above that has ever
anded in Sumter The display novel and brilliant II It's
.anvtnng in china you'll save time by stopping here
We also desire to call attention to famous line OF HAND
kerchef for Christmas gs-the best we have ever SHOWN
Fancy Neckwear Toilet Cases. Silver Noveles-ln ac the
whole store is full to oyerowng with variety found nowhere
else.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-10

The mail carriers have collected
several letters from the mail boxes
addressed to Santa Claus, Sumter,
S. c." The little ones are looking
forward to his coming with Joy. Don't
forget them. Remember how you felt
when you were boy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-10
Cotton Market.

The receipts during past week have
been heavy for this time of year. The
quotations on local market to day
were:
Middling 7.S5a7. go.
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Automobile in Town.

!: Friday afternoon Mr.. C. 7. Mason
was riding DR.. Archie China in his
handsome automobile. This is the
first machine of this kind to be pur-
chased in Sumter. It created a great
deal OF interest on the streets. The
horses looked amazed, some of them
pricked up their ears and rolled their
eyes in astcnishment.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-10

Atlamont Moses, R. D. Lee, J. H.
Levy. H. B. Richardson.
The interment was made in the
Jewish Cemetery, Rev. Mr.. Elias
reading the burial service. There
were several hundred present at the
service; great many negroes having
also gathered at the cemetery.
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asE)nal alla 50QtIr81t.
EDNEsDAY, DEeEaBEE ,e 1902.

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