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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Mrs. Bum who has been visiting
at the John Parrot home, left Mon
day for Extra where she will visit rel
atives before returning 10 her home.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

District court has been in session
the past week with little doing. The
jury in the case of Mcfarland VS.
Scott gave Mcfarland verdict for
$500. Art Waterson, indicted for
forgery, was released on an $500
bond. Naturalization papers were
granted Morius Petersen, Chris Ras-
musson, Geo. Thorngren, Chris p.
Christensen and Mikkle Frosig.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

The Modern National Reserve is to
organize. its lodge here Thursday
evening, Nov. II. g'ney will have a
good sized lodge.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

w. b. Swaney, of the Audubon
County Telephone Co., and a force Of
men are working on some farm lines
in north Greeley, south Melville, and
east Hamlin townships. Over fifty
phones have been contracted for by
farmers in those townships. The lines
will be connected with the Audubon
central. The company recently NOV
ed their central Office at Extra into a
building on main street.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

j, ID. Wychotf, for a long time a
prominent resident of Viola township,
now living in Dedham, was an Audu-
bon business visitor yesterday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Harry Sampson writes home that he
is nicely located in Chicago and is
enjoying his work in the law depar-
ment of Chicago University.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

DR.. Irving Eddy is home for few
weeks vacation. He has completed
his course in medicine and surgery at
Chicago and is spending this year in
hospital work in one OF the leading
hospitals in that city. He is in good
health and is getting splendid exper-
fence for his future work.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Harry Farmer was here Saturday
storing his household goods. He and
his wife left Sunday evening for Om-
aha where Harry has employment for
the winter.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Miss Mamie Richard of Des Moines
is here visiting at the home of her
brother, w. II. O'Connell, also to be
present at the VanGorder wedding.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

We hear Judge Green is planning
to go to Chicago in few days to take
treatment. We are sorry to know OF
his continued indisposition.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Tuesday night the A. o. U. w. held
a meeting to celebrate the 35th ami
versary of the organization of the or
der. A pleasant social time was had.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Mrs. Charles Van Gorder and MIR.
and Mrs. Ed Van Gorder give a din
ner party this evening at the home of
the former in honor of Mrs. Laura
Delahoyde, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Del
ahoyde and Miss Rachel Fish. They
also give luncheon at O'Clock to-
morrow to number OF their lady
friends.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Mrs. Greenwaldt left Monday for
Dubuque where she goes to attend the
wedding of her sister. Mr.. Green
waldt accompanied her as far as Man
ming.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Mr.. and Mrs. f. A. Buthweg and
son Harold are visiting relatives in
Des Moines and Valley Junction,
pOing Yesterday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

The young folks are preparing to
celebrate Halloween in a royal man
ner. Numerous parties are planned
for either Friday or Saturday night.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Bert Dollahide has resigned his
position in Mccall & Brockways store
Gerson Laubender is now clerking in
his place.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Lawrence Il. Jensen has bought
Hans Hansen's interest in the hard
ware store at Poplar. They have a
nice business.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Mrs. Geo. Stetzell and Frank Mix
Jason left Saturday for Coucil Bluffs
to visit at the Arbuckle home.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

DIR. A. L. Lauyer returned Saturday
from Chicago where he has been TAX
ing post graduate course of four
weeks at the Chicago Post Graduate
hnsnital
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Mrs. Dopp has moved into the up
stairs of DR.. Wilson's house across
from the Presby terrain church.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

This week Bagley and Nelson sold
the 100 acre farm in section %, Cam
eron township, belonging to Daniel
Kelley, of Casey, to Henry Schrader
for $50. per acre.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29
RAILROAD TIME CARDS.
can. W. AT AUDUBON.

No. 81 Ar. $50 a. M. No. SO De. $50 a. m.
No. s. Ar. 1855 p. IN. No. 81 De. 5:45 p. IN.
Sunday Passenger arrives at 2s4o p. m. and
departs at 5;4op. m.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Joe Dixon went to Atlantic Tuesday
to paint the Gilispe building, which 1T
win be remembered was partially torn
down by cyclone but has since been
fixed
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Dan Lynch has been dangerously i'll
the past two or three weeks with stom-
ach trouble He is able to walk a.
round again. We hope he may soon
recover
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Albert Puck, cashier of the German
Savings Bank at Manning, was a
business visitor in Audubon last
night.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Mrs. John Kempf and children and
Miss May Johnson were visitors at
the Chas. Kempf home in Manning
last week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

C.. s. McLeran, ID. ID. s., office
over Brorson's Drug Store Audubon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Rev. Ale. Kiser,of State Center, il
here visiting G. F. Browns his wifi
is expected soon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Oren Eddy left yesterday for Boone
to attend the Epworth League Con
yention in session there.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

improvements are being made on
the front of Griffith and Co.'S drug
store. Lowering the plate glass to
the floor Is the most important of the
chances
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Mrs. A. A. Nelson is receiving a
visit from her mother, Mrs. Brown,
of Anita.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Harvey Moon is able to walk up
town again. rheumatism has been
bothering him some since he got over
the appendicitis. He had u hard time
of IL
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

l.. A. McGinnis is around the street
again after being in bed ten days with
a most painful carbuncle.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29
FART LOANS

5 per cent interest, once a
year, 500 optional payments,
with Davenport Savings Bank.
BAGLEY & NELSON.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Will Conway is building barn or
his farm south west of town. A. III.
Dollahide is the carpenter.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Marion Johnson, agent for the
( Iowa Children's Home society, is in
the city today.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Another chance for both of us.
Buy your furniture of G. w. Hoover.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

VIM. Bintner, of Extra, returned
through this city Friday on his re
turn from visiting relatives in Chi
cagO.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Hans Sorenson, living eight miles
west of town is quite sick with inflam-
atory rheumatism.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Worthy Talbot, of Ames, is here
visiting with his brothers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Mr.. and Mrs. John Needles of Man
ming, and Mr.. and Mrs. Deems of
Gray, visited Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. A. II. Needles at this place.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Lew McGinnis Is laid up this week
from a displaced collar bone.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Mrs. Ellie Hoffman Rogers, who
has been visiting friends here return
ed Monday to her home in Des
Moines.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

B. b. Harris, of Colorado, is here
visiting his sister, Mrs. DR.. Harris.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Roy Hibbs went to Scranton Tues
day where he has mason work to do.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Several go to Extra tonight to at
tend the Sid Foster meeting.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

I. b. Creveling of Gray, was a
business visitor in town Monday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Delahoyde were
up to the wedding yesterday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Boy Herrick, of Extra, was a bust
ness visitor in town Tuesday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Lars. P. Larson asks that the party
who borrowed his spring seat return
n -
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Mrs. Peter Henderson went to Bray
ton Saturday visiting relatives.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Charley Stowe, formerly of -Audu-
bon has recently moved from Red
Oak to Glenwood.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Martin Smith is walking with a
cane, rheumatism being the cause.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Mr.. and Mrs. John Gray, of Casey,
were Audubon visitors yesterday,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

New and elegant cement walks have
been put in about the f. M. Leet resi-
dence during the past week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

r. L. Talbot moved this week into
the house vacated by Harry Farmer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Mr.. and Mrs. John Gray Of Allan.
tic, are visiting at the home of Mrs.
G. b. Russell this week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Clyde Baker returned Saturday
from two weeks stay in Omaha.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

The longer you use 1t the better you
like it. Riverside Ranges and Cooks.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Mr.. and Mrs. w. III. Scott, of Cedar
Rapids, are visiting their daughter,
Mrs. j. A. Humiston, this week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Mrs. w. B.. Swaney, of Manning,
was an Audubon visitor the first of
the week,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Richard Gault, of Extra, was here
at the VanGorder-Kirk wedding yes
terday
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Its time to make selections-See
the Riverside Heaters before you buy.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

See smutney. How 10 get the beau.
tiiuI suite free.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

DR.. Dean, father of Mrs. Frank
Adams, is here visiting.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

G. Il. Talbot returned the fore part
of the week from q several weeks stay
in Dakota.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

George Scott had an operation per-
formed the other day by DR.. Brooks
by which growth on his lip was re-
moved
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Try the quality, learn the price,
Riverside Base Burners at Hoovers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Mrs. John Gates visited last week
at the FL. j Cooley home below Bray
ton.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Peters and
daughter, Anna, of Manning were
guests the latter part of last week with
DIR. and Mrs. j. NJ. Hollenbeck.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Miss Mollie Lowney was called to
Dedham Monday to nurse.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Fred Sievers, of near Ross, went to
Atlantic Monday to attend stock
sale.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

10. 81 Ar. s:45 q. m. No. $40 De. 1901 p. m.
10. Si3 Ar. 400 p. m. No. sii De, $50 p. m.
W. w. SMITH, Agent.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

vi. Culver has been on the sick
list this week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Charley Farnham, of Cameron
township, went Saturday to Dallas
county to visit his parents.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Miss Vida Masterson was in Extra
between trains Saturday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29
REPuRLlcAN SPEAKING.

Geo. w. Cosson and Fred II. Blume
of Audubon, will speak at Audubon
Center school house Friday evening,
Oct. 30, at 8 o'clock. Good music will
be furnished.
Hon. L. w. Weeks, Of Guthrie Cen
ter, and w. C. Elliott, of Audubon.
will speak at Melville Center school
house, Saturday evening Oct. 81, at 8
O'Clock. Good music win be furnished.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Mrs. w. Il. Loughrey and children
visited in Coon Rapids during Mr..
Loughrey's absence in Oklahoma.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

DR.. c. e. Brooks, Dental office
over Talbott's Restaurant.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Election is next Tuesday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Leonard Jordan reports his wife as
much improved in health.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-29

Leonard Jordan reports his wife as
much improved in health.
Miss Vida Masterson was in Extra
between trains Saturday.
Miss Mollie Lowney was called to
Dedham Monday to nurse.
Mrs. Peter Henderson went to Bray
ton Saturday visiting relatives.
Martin Smith is walking with a
cane, rheumatism being the cause.
r. L. Talbot moved this week into
the house vacated by Harry Farmer.
Try the quality, learn the price,
Riverside Base Burners at Hoovers.
Mrs. John Gates visited last week
at the FL. J. Cooley home below Bray
ton.
Richard Gault, of Extra, was here
at the VanGorder-Kirk wedding yes
terday.
Hans Sorenson, living eight miles
west of town is quite sick with inham-
atory rheumatism.
Charley Stowe, formerly of -Audu-
n \
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-21

A pretty marriage ceremony was
solemnized at the pleasant country
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas D..
DuBose, in the Mechanicsville section
last Wednesday evening, when Mr..
Malcolm Rivers and Miss Mamie Du-
Bose plighted their troth. The parlor
was. made beautiful for the occasion,
being entwined in ivy, artificial flow
ers, and lovers knots. The hall and
other rooms were decorated with
smilax and holly
The guests OF the occasion comprised
only the Immediate family and some
near relatives of the bride and groom,
together with a few close friends OF
the family.
The ceremony took place at $50
o'clock Wednesday evening, and was
performed very impressiEely by Rev.
John G. Bailey. Jr., pastor of Hebron
Presbyterian Church. Mr.. j. T.
Rivers, Of Charleston, brother Of the
groom, was best man, and Miss Kate
Pollock, Of this city, maid of honor.
The bride entered with her brother,
Mr. Theodore DuBose, and the maid
.of honor. They were preceded by Mrs.
d. J. Winn, Jr.,i of this city, who
made lovely Dame OF, Honor. The
groom came in with his best man, and
the bridal party stood under large
canopy ofiyy, white roses and lovers
knots while the ceremony was being
performed.
The bride, dame of honor and maid
Of honor all wore becoming street
costumes, and the bride carried "a
shower bouquet Of white carnations.
After the. ceremony refreshments
were serTed to the guests and an hour
or, more was spent most Delightfully."-.
The groom was warmly congratulated
on all SIDES and many good wishes
were given the young couple forstheir
future happiness. They were the re-
cipients of large number of valuable
and useful gifts, which testified to
their popularity with a large circle
of friends.
Among the guests from elsewhere
than the Immediate community were
Col. J. Harvey Wilson, of Mayesyille ;
Mrs. Frank Rivers and Mrs. j. T..
Rivers, Of Charleston; Judge and Mrs.
r. o. Purdy, Maj. H. Frank Wilson,
Misses Daisy and Kate Pollock, Miss
Ada DesChamps, Misses Marie and
Holly Brown and Gertrude Knight,
John NJ. Knight, Geo. f. Epperson,
To8ton Kelley, Mrs. II. Lee Scar
borough, and Mrs. D. j. VIM, Jr.,
of this city; Miss Annie Gaillard,
Providence.
: The groom is former resident .of
Charleston, but has lived in this city
for the past year. He holds respon-
sible position with Schwartz Bros,
and is young man of excellent abili
ty and fine character.
The bride is the second daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. D. DuBose and a
sister of MRS. John NJ. Knight, of
this city. She is fine young woman
in every respect, and Mr.. Rivers is
to be congratulated
Mr.. and Mrs. Rivers will make their
home in Sumter, and their many
friends here wish for them many long
years of welded happiness.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-21
The Sumter Savings Bank.

The stockholders of the Sumter
Savings Bank met in the Office of the
Bank at II o'clock Wednesday, 328 out
Of the 500 shares of stock being re-
presented. Mr.. c. G. Rowland vas
made chairman of the meeting, with
Mr.. Abe Ryttenberg secretary. The
annual statement showed the institu-
tion to be in a highly healthy condi-
tion, and the stockholders expressed
themselves as being much pleased
with it's safe, conservative manage
ment. Though the youngest Bank in
the city it is doing a nice business,
which is continually on the increase.
On motion it was decided not to
declare dividend at this time, but to
place the profits so far earned to the
credit of surplus fund, thus giving
greater security to depositors.
The following board of directors was
elected:
Horace Hardy, Marion Noise, l. G..
Strauss, D. J. Chandler, G. A. Lem
mon, DR.. IL. NJ. Stuckey, and John
M. Knight.
The directors met Immediately after
the stockholders meeting adjourned
and elected the following officers to
serve for the ensuing year:
President-Horace Hardy.
Vice President. G. Strauss.
Cashier-Geo. L. Kicker.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-21

Friday afternoon in the parlors Of
the Nixon house the Ladies Whist
Club, recently organized, held its
initial meeting as the guests Of Miss
Dulce Noise. The game was INDUCED
in for couple of hours, after which
delicious refreshments were served.
The first prize, handsome card hold
er, was tied for by Mrs. j. Greenville
DeLorme. Mrs. Perry Moses, Jr.,
Miss Davis, of ofCamden, and Mrs. Louis
Lyons, Miss Davis receiving the prize
in the play off. The consolation prize
was awarded to Mrs. Ansley Hardy
and the BOBBY prize to Miss Flora
Moses. Among the number present
were Miss Dulce Noise, Mrs. S. G.
Baker, Mrs. Frank Spann, Mrs. j. G.
DeLorme, Mrs. J. M. Knight, Mrs.
Ansley Hardy, Mrs. Perry Moses, Jr.,
Miss jamie Mikell, Miss Annie Ora
ham, Miss Flora Moses, Miss Kate
Habernicht and Miss Maude Solomons.
The new club bids fair to- be one Of
the most popular organizations formed
in Sumter and will hold weekly meet
ings at the homes of the different
members.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-21
The Sumter Telephone Manufacturing Co

On Monday, the 10Th inst, the Bro
annual stockholders meeting of The
Sumter Telephone Mfg. Co.. was held
at the company's Office.
A statement of the affairs, and oper-
ations of the company for the fiscal
year ending December 31st, 1902, was
submitted by the managing officers,
showing the business to be in a very
prosperous condition.
A dividend Of 10 per cent was paid on
the 9th inst, and at the meeting on
Monday, the Board of Directors, con-
sisting of G. 7. Mason, R. D. Lee, r.
I. Manning, W. B. Burns, G. G.
Rowland and F. G. Manning were re-
elected. Mr.. Neill O'Donnell was also
elected a member of the new board tc
fill the vacancy caused by the death Of
Col. Wallace.
The officers elected for the ensuing
year, are, G. 7. Mason, President
F. G. Manning, Vice President anc
Secretary; C. G. Rowland, Treasurer,
The business of the company has de-
veloped so rapidly and to such an ex
tent that the present large factory i:
inadequate, and in order to meet the
demand for the compauy's wei
known products, additional room Ia:
become necessary and a large two story
brick building will at once be added
to the plant.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-21
MEssENeER SERVICE ESTABLISHED.
The Western Union Telegraph Company
lnaugurates System in Connection
With Local Office.

Nj. Lewis j. Maxwell, of Jackson
vile, Fla, assistant superintendent of
the Western Union Telegraph Co.,
spent Friday in the city arranging
for the ablishment OF messenger
service in connection with the local w.
U. T. Office. The messenger system
to be inaugurated here will be in all
respects similar to the systems in the
largest cities in the country and will
be a great convenience to the business
people and others who have need
from time to time of special mes
senger to deliver notes, packages or to
60 on errands of any sort. A messenger
can be employed to deliver a single
package or by the day or hour, and
the charges will be reasonable. AS
many boys will be regularly employ
ed as the patronage of the system de-
mands and as they will be under the
control of the Western Union Co., their
reliability and honesty will be guar
anteed. For the present messenger
may be engaged by calling up the
Western Union Office by telephone,
but special system of call bells will
be put in as soon as the material ar
rives and call boxes will be put in at
all public places and in such business
houses, Offices and residences as shall be
found necessary or desirable to promote
the popularity and efficiency Of the SER
vice.
The establishment of the. system in
Sumter is due to the recognition by
the Western Union officials Of the
growth of Sumter and its Importance
as a business center, as well as the
constantly increasing business of the
local Office.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-21
Medgefeld Items.

Wedgefeld, Jan. 2l.-Our people
were greatly shocked at the brutal as
sination of Nh. N. G.. Gonzales of the
Columbia State by Jira Tillman. I
was not much surprised, though, for it
was only in keeping with his record
of the past few years in bringing him.
self prominently before the public.
Will be stretch rope, or in few months
go on with his assassinations. This re-
mains to be learned later; it is hoped
though, that the twelve men who decide
this will set an example once more in
the proud old Palmetto State, and not
be Influenced or bought.
Miss Lissie Singleton of Virginia
is on visit to her relatives here.
Mr.. B. P. Kelley, I am sorry to re-
port had to return to DR.. Bakers In
frmary this Afternoon. His friends wish
him a speedy recovery.
Mr.. W. 7. Aycock of Columbia,
spent Monday at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Burgess, of
Cleveland, Ohio, who have been on an
extended visit to Mr.. and Mrs. F.
N. Tryon have returned North.
Farm work has been delayed by
the bad weather, but our farming
friends are still picking cotton, and
will commence ploughing later.