The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-26
MAGNOLIA NEWS NOTES.
Late Corn ImproyIng---Merchants Expect
Big Trade This Fall.


late corn are every thing the farmers
could wish, and if they had absolute
control of the seasons they could not
improve on it as regards its effects on
late corn; but cotton is getting en-
tirely too much water, and will, no
doubt, throw off lots of its fruit.
But, it can lose one third of it's fruit
and then, retaining two-thirds, make
full crop; for this writer has never
seen better fruited cotton than several
Of the farmers in and around Magnolia
have. l could name the farmers around
here who have such fine cops, but in
doing this I would have to leave soma
Of my best friends in the cold, as they
have the little breed (properly called
by some, Bantam') and I'm afraid
to put rating on it just now.
The W. j. Mcleod Co. and Messrs,
Griffin and Rhame are making big
preparations for the fall trade, which
is evidence of their opinion 'of the
crop outlook, and fine prices.
Col. J. A. Rhame had just returned
fromg a flying visit to Bennetsville
where. his better half is making an ex-
tended visit
Mr.. T. N. Griffin is making quite a
change in the appearance Of one Of his
stores in this place, and building q
large two story warehouse in rear Of
his store. Painting is the order Of
the day here. The nimble hand of MIR.
Frank S. Potts, with his brush, is
in constant motion from early morn
till late in the evening. making pretty
some of the buildings in this place, ex-
cept, when he is sitting or talking,
and. he's as good talker as he is a
painter.
Mr.. Tommie Mcintosh is well
enough to be out riding that big mule,
which did his old father up SO
badly last week.
Several of Magnolia's pretty ard
popular young ladies are visiting
abroad-will not return for two
months yet, and-and Messrs. Johnnie
Mcintosh, his little brother Ernest,
Lee Fitzpatrick, Walton Mcleod his
little brother Frank and Tommie
Miller can now sing, "Ber bright
smiles haunt me still,' with tears
trickling down their little cheeks.
Mr. Gordon Griffin has fully recov-
cred Of the scratches and bruises by
his fall through that bridge.
Mr. - Truluck while working on
the roof Of store of Mr.. Grimn's on
yesterday, lost his hold, and after
sliding to the caves of the house. he
made a successful leap of Is feet,
catching on his feet and hands. He
was considerably Jared, but otherwise
uninjured. OF course it was more Of
an accident that be caught on his feet,
than otherwise.
Friend Bill Tom, deceiving his looks,
was really sick and had to call in a
physician; but he's out now, wearing
as pleasant smile as ever.
Miss Carrie Joye of Sumter is visit
ing relatives in this place.
Rev. T. NJ. Dent is conducting a
protracted meeting at Wells Church
(old .name-"Rock Church) and al
though the weather has greatly inter.
ferred with the services,aa number OF
accessions to the church and conver-
sions are reported and much interest
ed is manifested. Nr. Dent, so far,
has had no assistance. He is certain
ly great and effective worker, and
wins a body over in such kind,
pleasant and Christian way.
DR.. y. A. Darby being in such feeble
health, breaches but very seldom now.
We trust be will soon regain his form
er strength and fill the pulpit many
times yet. Occasional.