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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-04-16

Mr.. Finn the election proceeded, with
the following result: j. K. Bradford,
Chief of Police, A. H. Weeks, Assist
ant Chief of Police: P. Gallagher, H.
J. Seymour, W. W. McKagen, J. NJ.
Barwick, H. H. Smith, Policemen.
L. e. White, Supt. Streets.
The Mayor announced the follow
ing standing committees:
Finance. ". Hurst, G. F. Ep-
person, D! }. Chandler.
Public Works.-W B. Boyle, P. P.
Finn, J. A. Schwerin and G. F. Ep-
person.
Police and Fire Department-W. H.
Epperson, G. W. Dick and j. A.
Schwerin
The mayor to be a member of all
committees.
Alderman Geo. W. Dick was ap-
pointed on committee in charge OF
regulations at Harvin Street passen-
ger station, vice Mr.. Rowland retired.
Mr. Chandler was made chairman
of paving committee.
Mr.. ". II. Epperson stated that
citizens on west side of Washington
Street from Calhoun to Broad had
agreed to give land for widening the
sidewalk, and moved that Council
accept the offer and order fencing set
back on the new line. Council defer
red action until the citizens interested
shall petition Council for this inn
provement, thus removing any cues
tion of consent on their part.
Mr.. ". H. Epperson reported that &
boy had escaped from the guard house
during the afternoon, through bars OF
cell, and moved that additional bars
be put in to make other escapes i'm
possible. Referred to police commit
tee with power to act.
On motion of Mr.. Hurst, matters
now in hands of committee of 2ublic
works with power to act were with
drawn for further consideration Of
Council, the committee being re-
quested to report their advisability.
Mr.. Hurst suggested the adoption OF
ordinances as follows: To prevent
hitching horses on paved streets, and
to prevent harrows or other things
from going on paved streets, which
will dig or mutilate them. 2. To re-
quire the opening of new streets to be
under direction of Council. No action
was taken.
A petition was presented from citi-
zens for drainage of the savannah
south of Cemetery Avenue. Accompa-
nying the petition was a letter from
Health Officer Reardon stating rules
of the Board of Health in reference
to low places and pools of water. The
matter was referred to Aldermen
Hurst, Schwerin and Dick.
The following bills were referred to
the finance committee: Lukens Lum-
Der Co., SILL: J. Ryttenberg & Sons,
S23. 10; Z. B. Durant, $3.50.
Council then adjourned.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-04-16
S. M. A. Concert.

The Athletic Association of the
Sumter Military Academy rendered a
charming entertainment at the Acad
emy of Music Thursday evening. The
programme was varied with oratory,
reading, music, both classic and rag
time, and closed with an excellent
drill and contest by squad of cadets
for a gold medal. Special mention
should be made of Prof. Shoemakers'
rendition of Mozkowsky's Serenade,
and his cornet solo, Cadet Capt.
Smith delighted his audience with his
defamation "The7 Skeleton in Ar
NOR" and Lieut.. Clark in his dialect
sermon was a typical negro. Mrs.
Shoemaker's reading was greatly en-
joyed.
NJ. Fowies, of Columbia, made the
hit of the evening with his splendid
voice, and his reputation as humor-
ist was amply fulfilled. He received
the heartiest of encores. The last
number was the prize drill. Maj. Lee
and Lieut.. Wilson were the judges.
Senior Capt. Brogdon was the drill
master. After an exciting contest the
medal was won by Sergeant Parnell.
of Sumter county. It was delivered by
Gen. E. W. Noise in a beautiful
speech, which follows:
I have been requested to present to
you this medal, and beg to say to
you and the other gentlemen present,
that every citizen is better citizen
by being soldier, and every soldier q
better soldier by being a citizen. In
country like this-a repubiic-every
man if he has health and strength in
early life should learn to perform the
duties Of soldier. We never know
what emergencies may arise and when
they do, the country expects every
man to do his duty. The most promi-
nent man today in the United States
is the president, who has for the last
few days honored the State of South
Carolina with his presence. He owes
his eminent distinction to the fact
that he is an educated soldier. The
most beloved man in South Carolina
today, who now lies beween life and
death is Gen. Wade Hampton. He is
particularly renowned for his skill and
heroism in battle. It is therefore to
be understood that military education
and military training are essential to
those who would seek the shortest
road to advancement in this land.
now present you with this medal
and trust that you will wear it with
honor to yourself and those connected
with you and to your country.
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Stanford Loses His Case-Extra lur,
Drawn.

The case of Stanford VS.. the At
lantic Coast Line was concluded We'd
nesday afternoon, the verdict being
favorable to the railroad.
The following order was issued by
Judge Dantzler:
II appearing to the court that the
number of causes upon Calendar l for
trial at the present term is so great that
the same cannot be disposed Of during
the present week, and that the Jurors
now in attendance must, in accordance
with the staute now Of force, be dis
charged.
It is ordered, upon motion of
Messrs. W. F. B. Haynsworth, 4. d.
Lee, r. O. Purdy and T. B. Fraser,
a committee from the bar Of Sumter,
that the officers whose duty it IS,
under the law, to draw juries, do
forthwith proceed in the manner re-
quired by law to draw 36 petit. Jurors
to serve for the week commencing the
2sth day of April, of the present term
of said court.
Further ordered, that Immediately
after such petit Jurors have been
drawn. the clerk of said court do
issue his writ of venire facias for sZch
petit Jurors, requiring their s't3nd-
ance on the said first cay of ;h9 week
commenting April 2Sth, inst.
Further ordered, that ICED
COPY of this order be forthwith. g -ved
by the Sheriff on the officers a. we
referred to.
Charles Ct. Dantzler,
Presiding Judge.
The extra jury was Immediately
drawn as follows:
E. W. Nettles, j. 7. Muldrow, j.
e. Haynsworth, D. B. Hodge, J.
Goldman, ". ". Sumter, J. P. Rich
ardson, c. F. McFaddin, 3. R. Du-
rant, j. J. Hatfield, D. C. Mcleod,
W. 4. Talon, B. J. Rhame, j. a.
Lewis, w. w. Reese, L. NJ. Spann,
J. B. Bradley, W. E. Blackwell, J. I.
Lesesne, T. Fl. Harris, A. W. Kelley,
j. G. Kirkley, John S. Kennedy, W.
". McCutchen, j. T. McElveen, l..
S. Jennings, W. D. Boyce, W. O..
Cain, c. L. Tisdale, NJ. L. Mcintosh,
w. Nj. Cooper, j. E. Mayes, J. r.
Wells, r. S. Prescott, W. NJ. Hudson,
]. a. Gillis.
The case of Mary R. White and Ell
len G. Lindsay VS.. Cornelia Walters,
ct al was taken up Thursday. After
arguments a non-suit was ordered
and the case dismissed.
Thursday afternoon the case Of
Henry G. Cuttino VS.. the Sumter Ice
Manufacturing Co. and the Sumter
Electric Light & Ice Co., doing bnsi-
ness as the City Ice Co., was taken
up. The plaintiff was represented by
L. D. Jennings and Cooper & Fraser
and the defendants By Lee 4 Noise
and Purdy & Reyonlds. A demurrer
to the complaint was entered The
arguments were in pro1gess all OF the
afternoon and throughout the morning
session Friday. Judge Dantzler sus-
tanned The demurrer and the case was
ordered dismissed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-04-16
DEATH.

Raymond, the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
R. L. Murrell, died in Columbia at 6
O'Clock Thursday morning. The re-
mains were brought to this city for
interment Fridsy morning on the s. 10
train. Services at the cemetery.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-04-16

Mr.. R. NJ. Cooper was in the city
Saturday.
Miss octavia Hill is visiting friends
in the city.
Mr.. Paul j. Kennedy has returned
to Clifton, S. c.
Mr.. j. E. Cousar, of Bishopville,
was in the city Friday.
Mr.. H. C. Noses and Miss Alice
went to Columbia yesterday.
Rev. and Mrs. J. ". Kilgo left
Miss A. c. Weeks left Friday
te visit friends in Lancaster county.
DR.. and Mrs. Edw. S. Booth re-
turned to Asheville, N. O., Friday.
Mrs. Annie Earle, of Greenville, is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. R. O.
Purdy.
Mrs. John T.EGreen, who has been
visiting in Columbia, has returned
home.
Mr.. NJ. B. Randle and all the young
Randles went to Charleston yesterday
morning.
Rev. and Mrs. William Haynsworth,
Of Darlington, are spending a few days
IN the city.
P. A. Wilcox, Esq, of Florence,
was in the city attending court last
week.
Mrs Z. Motto Lesesne. of Claren-
don. is visiting her mother, Mrs. Z.
A. Cuttino.
Mr.. j. R. Ligon, who has been at
home for several days, went to Ashe-
vile, N. c., last Friday.
Mrs. Sloan Crawford, who has been
visiting the Misses Brown, returned
to Spartanburg yesterday.
Dr.. R. E. Dennis, Mr. Jos. E. Viii
son and Mr.. L. L. Baker, of Bishop
vile, were in the city Friday.
Mr.. Edgar Scott, who las been in
business in Georgetown for several
months, is in the city on visit.
Mr. E. Z. Witherspoon went to
Baltimore on Sunday on a business
trip for the firm Of Witherspoon Bros.
s Co.
Mr. and Mrs. c. S. Curtis and
Master Charles have returned home
after spending several days at the
Exposition.
Mr.. Charlie Witberspoon, of Bir-
mingham, Ala, passed through the city
few days ago on his way 80 visit rela-
tives in Clarendon County.
Messrs. c. NJ. Hurst, Jr., and j. NJ.
Knight attended the Sumter dis
trict conference of the N. E. Church,
South at New Zion Church.
A large force Of carpenters are at
work on the umbrella shed IN front of
the passenger depot.
The Second Regiment Band will give
aconcert on the evening of the oath In
behalf Of the library fund OF Graded
School.
3 The surest and best means to adopt
60 arouse interest in base bail in this
community is to have a few first class
games on the local diamond.
The Firemen's Tournament fund
now amounts to s76l and the commit
tee is assured that:the balance needed
win be forthcoming. The arrange
1nents for the tournament will now be
proceeded with at once.
The City Council and Board of
Health have taken steps to drain the
large pond Of water known as the
Phillips Swamp" on south side Of
Cemetery Avenue. This pond has
become a menace to public health.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-04-16
PROCEEDINGS OF COURT.

The Court of Common Pleas conven-
ed Wednesday morning and the docket
wa sounded
Mr.. Robert Shelor who had been
appointed Stenographer pro tenn,
declining to serve longer, Miss Edith
". DeLorme was appointed Steno-
grapher pro TEN, and will serve in that
capacity during the remainder of the
term. If this is not the first instance
on record in this State where a lady
received the appointment as Court
Stenographer it is, at least, the first
time that such an appointment has
been brought to the writers attention.
The first case taken up was ". ".
Stanford VS.. The Atlantic Coast Line
Railroad Company, salt for damages.
TheIplaintif was represeated by BUST 4
BUST of Charleston and Cooper d
Fraser, of this city. The defendant
was represented byJ. I. Barron of Co
lumbia and Purdy & Reynolds of this
city. This case resulted in a mistrial
when it was heard at previous term
of court.
Stanford Loses His Case-Extra Jury
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-04-16

Tie Me,Aer's Friend does away eu:r-ly
e'i,a ,sc se~iag 90 o. Buttons /: is supplied
with "a adjustable oe!t. which is easily taken
oG whsn the ~eis, IS washed he buttons s.e
eivesed oa the oeis. consequently can 60, b
Corn os. o,saer ~ wearing. ~s<aiac or irouioS.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-03-22

Look cut for Carl johnson. the Wood.
man-just from st. Paul..
Nj. Splitter who resides near
Turtle creek, lost two valuable
COWS during the recent storm.
Martin Mellin, of Turtle Lake
was a caller on the Leader Thurs
day and reported that his stock
came through in fine shape.
Mr.. John Williams, of Wells
county, who has been looking after
some land matters here the past
week drove to Bismarck Thursday.
Joe Patterson had his right eye
badly burned Wednesday while at
work in the shop, by some red hot
sand flying up and striking him in
the eye while making a weld. The
injury is quite painful.
The Baptist church at Koenig,
on Turtle creek has been complet-
ed and is now ready for church
services. The building is 20X36
with IL foot studding. Thismakes
a neat little church.
Nh. DeWet, Of Turtle Lake was
transacting business in the city
this week. He lost a few head Of
stock in the recent. storm-by the
snow drifting in the sheds and
the stock getting down and being
tramped to death.
D1ED.-Mrs. Christian Kuk, ST.,
of Turtle creek. Saturday morn
ing, March 18th. Mrs. Kuk was
u years old and had lived in this
county a year and a half; having
moved here from South Dakota.
The remains Were laid to rest in
the Baptist church yard, Tuesday,
at Turtle creek.
Mr.. j. Beck was in from his
ranch Thursday as a witness at
this term of court in case of St."
VS. Charley Kiel charged W h
grand larceny. MIR. Beck also /,
ported the loss of cattle due to the
snow drifting in and filing up the
sheds. Re also lost five head of
horses which sttrayed away during
t,le storm. He advertises for the
salGe i'll another colamn i'll this
issue.
A meeting will be held at the
court in Nashhurl. N. D.. March
24th at 10 O'Clock a. III. by the
Farmers Fire Insurance, to elect a
clerk and transact other business
as may come before the mec,ing.
New members will be taken in
that day. H. G. Nygaarl, clerk.
Herman Hansen. chairman.
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StraYed.

From our ranch Friday night
March 18th, five head of mares:
branded z on left shoulder
two bright bays, largest bay mare
has crooked ankle, left front foot
standing inward, one light grey.
one dirty grey and one roam mare
heavy with foal, weight about
1915. Suitable rawlr1 for their
recovery. j. A. Beck s Go
Harvey, N. Oak.
Sec 26-147-78. s miles east of
Brush Lake.
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T.. A. LAMB
} :: LOCAL NEWS ::
At Sutton. hall. Apr:il2 Carl johnson.

At Sutton's hall. Apr:ll2 Carl Johnson.
Mr.. David Kuk of Turtle creel /,
called Oh the Leader Wednesday.
Rev. Runions Of Coal Harbor,
was a visitor i'll the city Wednes-
day.
VIM. jaeger went to Bismarck
last Saturday to be absent several
days.
Ed Caarle'oois was elactsd judge
but was not allowed to act until lie
set up the cigars.
Two Of tie jurymen Just reach
ed here Frilay-having been on
thekcad since Monday morning.
Clerk of the Court Schmidt is
one Of the busiest men in town
nowadays looking after the court
affairs,
H. G.. Marshall, of Wheaton,
Mimi. came up last week with a
large party and went on out to the
ranch.
Work on the boats is progress
ing nicely and will be in shape for
work when navigation opens in the
spring.
lack ellsworth had the mis-
fortune to lose three more horses
during the storm. This makes
five horses he has lost within the
past month.
Postmaster Wahl has been hav-
ing an easy time Of it during the
blockade, but when the first con-
segment Of mail reaches here he
will be on the jump for several
days.
Mr.. w. H. umpleby made a trip
across the river the first of the
week to see if every thing was all
right on his claim. He returned
Tuesday and reported every thing
all right.
Ralph Ward is down from the
ranch as . juryman. Says that
their stock passed through the
storm all right. They had fifty
head out III the storm, but all were
alive when rhe storm abate,l.
Fred Hoover; returned from Bis
marcks Tuesday. He has been in
the hospitals he past two weeks
with throat trouble. He is nov
able to be- around though his
throat is still sore.
There has been q: scarcity Of lig-
mite coal in Washburn the past
week, The mill shipped in 9 car
from Wilton and have been sup
plying someof the business houses
with fuel. The mill has been
closed the past few days owing to
the fuel shortage, s5 S
Carl johnson, the Woodman
This play viii be given under the
auspices of the Modern Woodmenl
Of America, of Washburn on, a
18th. in six music by the
ashb,urnorcchnestra and will also
play for theSSd dance to be~ giYelNafttel
4 the play. Come one Come all
C5arl will give your moneys worth
u Spttons ball. sss5
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Start YOUR Journey Right

By seeing that your ticket reads
via Wisconsin Central Ry. Daily
trains leaves Minneapolis and st.
Paul at convenient hours for Man
itowoc. Milwaukee and Chicago,
where direct connections are made
with eastern and southern lines.
Folders and further information
from nearest ticket agent or J. S
Pond Gen. Pass, Agt., Milwau-
.kee. Wis
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Cattle Wanted to Herd.

I will take 600 head Of cattle to
herd for the summer. Good range
plenty Of good water. Located at
Brush LaEeon sec 27-147-79 Best
of care given stock. Price Sl.OO
per head for the season and furn-
ish salt. Will come for stock in
the spring. j. L.. French,
Turtle Lake, N. D.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-03-22

FOR RENT-A fine improved
farm 22O acres under cultivation,
good buildings, good water. one
half mile from school house an1
one-half mile from Weller po t
Office. For particulars enquire Of
Mann and Digen.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-03-22
The Bachelors Banquet.

The Bachelors Banquet.
One of the most complete events
of the winter that has taken place
in Washburn, was the
reception and banquet given by
the bachelors of Washburn and
vicinity on Tuesday evening Of
this week. Every thing was
complete in every particular.
Over a hundred and twenty-five
were present and the bachelors
made every one feel at home by
their true western hospitality.
The following programmes car
ried out:
Speech Of Welcome, Geo. Gibson,
Response, Aug. E. johnson,
Music, Joseph I'll. Taylor,
Experiences of a Bachelor,
Mr.. Rolling,
Experiences on an old Maid,
u. 7. McCulloch,
Music, Orchestra.
Why 1 am a Bachelor,
Prof. Olson.
Advice to old Bachelors,
DR.. Forbes.
Advice to old Maids,
DR.. Dillon.
Music, Joseph Fl. Taylor.
Mr.. Gibson, as president of the
society, acting as chairman. Sew
eral others were called upon res
ponded in a happy manner. The
speakers of the evening. having
been assigned their subjects some
time before, had made great prep
arations and had the advantage
over those, who without a moments
notice called upon to get up and
discuss one of the great questions.
The various speakers handled the
different topics assigned to them
in the usual happy manner. It
was expected that Judge Winches-
ter would be present. He and at
torne,y Philbrick were assigned
places Oh the program, but owing
to the storm and delayed trains
were unable to be present. After
the program elegant refreshments
We're served in the hall by Mrs.
Edwards. The floor was cleared
and the rest Of the evening being
spent i'll dancing.
The party was voted a success
by all who participated and voted
the bachelors royal entertainers.
Some grain is reported coming
i'll by the elevators.
There. was. not much moving
around during the storm as every
one kept close totneir OWL dresld' !.
Carpenters are rushing the
.Oberg building to completion and
will soon have it under cover.
Hicks predicted the recent storm
up to the very day. He predicts
another one for today or tomorrow.
The sheds for the Lyons Lum-
Der are completed and a stock Of
lumber will be put in at once.
VIM. Jager's teams started for
Coal Harbor with freight for the
merchants at that place.
It is reported that an entire fam
ily were frozen to death near An
amoose. consisting Of husband,
wife and five children.
A number of strangers were
snowbound in Washburn tie first
of the week waiting for the train
to get through.
The blockade on the Northern
Pacific was one of the worst that
has been known in years.
I. Royig is not to be out done in
the general Improvement of Wash
burn. He has began painting his
residence and will soon have on
first coat.
The screen door on the front Of
the Leader Office failed to keepout
the snow. It may be all right fol
flies and SIGH, but we can't recon-
Lmend it for a blizzard.
Mr.. S. "A. Faulkner was shaking
hands with friends in Wash
burn Tuesday, Says. that the
Istormsdid no damage out his way,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-03-22

Good clean seed for sale. Scotch
Fife wheat. North Dakota oats
whey yielded II bushels per acre
the past season, also a good quail
ity of flax. John ]. Robinson,
Coal Harbor, N. d.
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New Bakery.

Fresh Bread, Pies. Doughnuts
and Cake made to order ut Steiber's
Restaurant. Washburn. N. D
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$50 Sawyer Ave. Chicago, III.

Now is the time to secure your
drills, plows and other farm ma
chinery. Call on Axel Nelson aud
let him fix you out.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-03-22

March came in like a lion, and
farmers will be looking for a place
to purchase machinery. Axel Mel
son handles the Hoosier light run
ming shoe press drill, the best on.
the market. Look them over.
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For Sale.

The Southeast quarter of Sec
ton s, town IA. range 81, Nc
Lean county. North Dakota, 80
acres pillow land; 70 acres timber,
pasture, living water. thick vein of
coal, can take out same by running
levels; q miles from Washburn.
A fortune in this land for you.
J.. S. Black.
OsO Cor,or va Nh;ooro TIL
The Alaska prospector., 1902-09-18

were. l enquired about them and
find they are hard mushers, handy
men with No. 2, and are all
around good fellows. They have
been to all parts of Alaska since
Upper last saw them.
There are many delightful stories
about them floating around the
creek, and some are floating down
the creek. One story about the
beautiful flowers f1oatcd into the
Tacoma ditch. 1t got into the hose
and poked it full of holes. / helped
pull the hose off one of the Taco
ma people the other night and saw
the holes, so / know the story is
correct. MoIKE.
The Alaska prospector., 1902-09-18
CHURCHES SOCIETIES ETC.

ENDEAvOR CONG. CHURCH-Cor.
Glacier Avenue and Hobart
Street. Rev. d. w. Cram, Pastor.
Services every Sunday at 1890 IL
m. and 8 p. m. Prayer meeting
Wednesday night. Christian En-
deavor Society meets Sunday even
ing at 7 o'clock. Melvin Dempsey,
President.