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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-01
Surprise in Business Circles.
Change in Firm of Wells, Bohart
& Wells-New Member.

Ihe announcement OF change
in the real estate firm of Wells,
Bohart & Wells made etoday caused
some surprise in the business circles
OF our city. In this change Joe
Wells, the younger member of the
firm, retires, having sold his third
interest to S. Howard Leech, of
Missouri. In severing his con-
nection with the firm Joe is doing
SO with the purpose of engaging in
other business where his friends
will all wish him the most un
bounded success as he is a young
man of high standing and good
business ability.
The firm of Wells, Bohart &
Wells is one known far and near
for its unquestioned business stand
ing as well as for the large amount
OF business done throughout the
locality. John Wells, the father
Of the firm has been a resident of
Chickasha for about nine years and
has during all that time been
closely identified with the business
interests of the community and has
for the past six or seven years been
IN the real estate business. He
was first alone, after which he
his sons with him and
then about three years ago formed
the partnership which included Mr.
Bohart. Mr.. Wells is at present
a member of the city council and
one of the leading business men of
the city.
!. A. Bohart is still older citi-
zen Of Chickasha than Mr.. Wells.
having been in this locality for
about twelve years. He has been
with various business
enterprises of the city, having es-
ablished and operated the Bank Of !
chickasha for several years. HeI
las large property interests here
md as one of the sound men of the
,ity has the universal esteem and
of the business world.
S. Howard Leech. the new mem
,er of the'6rm comes from Miss
'uri, where he has lived for several
ears, with unusually high recon-
nendations from some Of the lead
ng men Of the state. Mr.. Leech
las been engaged in the newspaper
BUSINESS there where he has been
ecOgnized as one Of the best
writer's and best business men any
Fhere in the state. His acquain-
ance in Missouri and other states
nth men Of high standing makes
is connection with the firm, which
Ill hereafter be known as Wells.
'ohart & Leech. one of splendid
dvantage.
The firm, as is known, has one
the best locations in the city, in 4,
le second story Of the fine brick
over the Eagle Mercan-
le company, where their suite of
IONS has been renovated aud
1ndsome new tapestry laid Oh the
ain Office floor They now have
ie most pleasant rooms and the
ost handsomely furnished of any 1
al estate firm in the Indian Ter
tory as far as we know. Every
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-01
Methodist Church News
What the w. c. NJ. Society is
Doing

Every Home Missionary as well
as every Christian should study to
be prepared for service. The
ranks may be decimated at any
time and are you ready to fill that
place? Leaders in Christian work
will tell you the excuse that is most
often given is, "T do not know
enough about the work. We
cannot all have experimental
knowledge, but, with all the ex-
cellent literature prepared by our
board and "The Homes" to read
such excuses are out of reason.
Our work in every department
would move along faster and more
would be accomplished if every
member would inform herself re-
garding every detail of the work.
Our Sunday School has begun
preparations for a good Christmas
program.
Junior League was we'll attend
ed Sunday.
Senior League was led BY Mr..
Lovel. The Bible study was taken
up and is very helpful and instruc-
tive to all.
The following is the Home Mis-
sionary program for the week of
prayer:
THURSDAY
Leader, Mrs Kimbro.
Hymn, Doxology.
Scripture reading, Luke ass.
Prayer.
Leaflet, Some H. NJ. problems.
Our schools by committee on ed
ucation, Read by Mrs. Perry.
Prayer.
Suggestions for Auxiliaries by
Mrs. Spencer.
Bible Reading and CottagePrayer
meetings by Mrs. Darlington.
Prayer.
Call for new members.
FRIDAY
Leader, Mrs. Welborne.
Hymn, Doxology.
Prayer.
Scripture Reading, Mark 1881,
Luke 1871.
Our work for the Negroes by
Mrs. Smart.
Prayer.
Press work by Mrs. Darlington.
Deaconess work by Mrs. Gilkey.
Department Of supplies BY Mrs.
<imbro. J
The box that Prairie Carnes fill
d, BY Mrs Perry.
Prayer. II
Call for new members. II
SATURDAY
Leader Mrs. Thompson.
Hymn, Doxology.
Scripture Reading MattIS.Io-7o. y
Rescue work, Mrs. Good. {
How can we make our weekly 7
leetings spiritual and Instructive !
irs Scoffern.
Prayer.
Summary Of 18th annual report 1
latistics, Mrs. Derrington. a
Scripture, Matt. $50. Key to
he Pocket. a
Titheing, BY Mrs. Johnson. =
Why Peiris Green could bring
a offering. by Mrs. Perry. ?
Prayer. 4
Call for new members. n
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-01

All kinds Of scavenger work done
on short notice. Leave your order
at Ken p's furniture store. If
]. B. Boatright.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-01

Subscribe for the EXPRESS.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-20
One of Bill Nyc'x Jokes.

When Bill Nye one day happened on
the modest sign Of Major Pond. the
lecturer manager. in Il window OF the
Everett House. in New York. he said
to a friend who accompanied him:
s.Here's the man that incites the lee
turers. Let's go in and see if we can't
induce him to lead better life En-
tering. Nye removed his hat and ran
his hand over the hairless expanse OF
his head and after staring about for
a moment said. ..Thisis Major Pond.
l believe" Yes. sir. What can do
for.you:" answered the major. II want
TO get job on the platform. returned
Nye. ".sh. yes" said the major slowly
Have you had. experience?' Well.
I'VE been before the public for couple
Of years. u''Yes? May ask in what
capacity" I've been with Barnum-
Sat concealed in the bottom of a cab
met and exhibited my bead a. the
largest ostrich egg in captivity.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-20
Drinking and Smoking.

''The prevalent idea that drinking:
and smoking are companion vices is+ al.
together wrong said q physician who
has made a special study Of dipsoma-
MIA Il find, on the contrary, that the
habitual drunkard is not abnormally
addicted to the use Of tobacco. He may
use the weed as lesser stimulant
when not strongly under the influence
of alcohol. but when the drink gets
firmly intrenched in his system he cares
nothing for tobacco. for then it has lost
its force and its influence upon his
nerves. OF course | mean in extreme
cases.
ION the other hand, it is rather
curious fact that in the case Of the
moderate Grinker, who also smokes, the
cutting Off of his supply Of tobacco VIII
increase his appetite for alcoholic bev-
erages. and while at first the liquor
will not affect hin2 nearly so much as
when he is smoking. in the end it will
do him up. Consequently it is safe to
assume that the mSl who always used
liquor and tobacco in moderation will,
# he gives up tobacco, take more
strongly to liquor LIZ fact, this is no
assumption: it has been demonstrated
on numerous occasions. s."-Philadelphla
Record
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-20
DR.. TAYLOR LECTURES TONIGHT
On Porto Rico at the Presbyterian
Church.

DR.. W. NJ Taylor for two years
Superintendent of Missions in Porto
Rico will lecture tonight at the Pres
byterian Church on "Our New Posses
sions." Seats will be free. Every
American should hear this lecture
which has been we'll received by con-
g1egations of ten thousand people.
In this lecture he tells of the people.
their social life, courtshi2 and
marriage, funeral ceremonies, and
their religion, and exhibits some Gu
rios which give an insight into the
character of the people and their reli-
gion.
This lecture will open the eyes Of
the people to some national perils for
which he suggests the remedy. It will
be remembered by the readers of '"The
State'' that DR.. Taylor was quoted
as authority on conditions existing in
the Island in the Ingle-Fleming De-
bate.
This is your only opportunity to
hear him on the subject, but he will
remain in our city for several days
holding evangelistic services.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-20
WIT 6UDBLeS IN TOASTS.
some Numerous Sentiments Pitiiily
siXpresAcd at Eanquets.

y publisher o:lce 2;lve the following
"WoHi:n. the faircSt work in all crea
ton. Tie edition is large. and no man
shouAl be without d copy
This is fairly seconded by Il youth
WHO. giving bis distant sweetheart
said. "Decctabie dear. 80 sweet tEat
honey would blush in Ter presence ana
treacle stand appalled,
Further in regard to the fair sex. W.
dave: w oman. she needs 10 euIogy:
size speaks Tor herself" ~ oman. TIE
bitter bali OF nan.
In regard TO Latrimony some bach
elor once gave Marriage. the gate
through which the happy lover leaves
his enchanted ground and returns TO
earth.
At the marriage of a deaf and dumb
couple some wit wished them 'un-
speakable bliss
At n supper given to writer of COM
edies a was said: The writer's very
good health. May he live to be rs old
as his jokes
From law critic: The bench and the
bar. If it were not for the bar there
would be little use for the bench
\ celebrated statesman. while dining
with a duchess on her eigbtieth birth
day. in proposing her health said:
May you live. my lady duchess, un-
Ill you begin to grow ugly
"I> thank you. sir she said, land
may you long continue your taste for
ANTIQUITIES London Tit-Bits.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-20
Seed for Distribution.
Washington, D. c.. Jan. II, 100!

Washington, D. c.. Jan. II, 1904.
Editor Watchman and Southron
Dear Sir: am sending you a num-
Der of packages Of garden seed, which
I will be glad if you will distribute
as equally as you can among the peo-
pie of your community who would
most appreciate them.
Having only limited number of
packages, and it being impossible to
send to everyone in the State, I have
though best to adopt this method, in
the hope thas the seed will reach the
largest number of people and do the
most good. =
If anyone who has not received seed
will write me, l will try to supply
them.
I will esteem it courtesy if You
Will print this letter in your regular
issue. With best wishes,
Yours very truly,
A. G. Latimer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-20
His Education wasn's Complete.

His Education WASH SONPictc.
No more courteous judge ever pre-
sided at a trial than the venerable for
mer justice of the New York court Of
common pleas. Charles P. DAILY. The
story is still told among OUT New York
lawyers how on one occasion a young
attorney While tryiag 4 case. INDUCED
in considerable vituperatiop. Of his op-
ponent's witnesses, finally going so far
as to answer the court very sharply
when requested to modify his Ian
guage.
knowing that Judge DAILY was some
what of stickler for the dignity OF
the judiciary. lawyers and court at,
tendants gazed at the offending attor-
ney in amaZement.
There was long interval of silence
Finally the judge leaned over the bench
and said. with an ironical smile:
MY young friend, before you are as
old as l am you will have learned that
it is about as we'll to read Chesterfield
as Blackstone '-SucceSS.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-20

Montgomery, Ala, Jan. ls.-The
grand jury in the federal court today
returned the indictments against prom
inent citizens Of this and neighboring
counties for peonage. Among those
indicted were F. NJ. Prestwood and
his son Noah of Coffee county, charg-
ed with holding in a state of peonage
Bob English, an old crippled white
man, and his son, Wiley English.
Prestwood is said to be wealthy and
owns large tracts of land in Coffee
county.
Bloemfoutein, Orange River Colony,
Jan. 19.-About thirty persons were
drowned and three hotels and one
hundred and seventy houses destroyed
as the result of the bursting of re-
servoir here yesterday. Hundreds Of
persons have been rendered homeless
and destitute by the disaster.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-20
,Che Acreage Man.

The factor which is overlooked by
ihcse WHO fear the ;.scendencE of any
1uixotic notion is the existence OF the
average man. This individual is not a
striking personality. b!: he holds tie
balance Of power. Before any eXtrava-
giant idea can establish itself it must
convert the average Nan. He is very
susceptible and takes !; suggestion so
readily that it seems to prophesy the
complete overthrow Of the existing or
der OF things. But was ever a 5nver-
sion abSol,,tc: The best lheologlans
say no. :. great deal of the old Adam
is always left over When the average
man takes up with Il uUiNotic notion.
only so much of it is practically
wrought out as he is ;lble'to comprc-
bend. The Old .Adam'of common sense
continually asserts itself. The natural
corrective OF quiXotism is Sancho Pa1-
zaism. The solemn knight. with his
head full of visionary plans. is follow
ed by Il squire who is rs faithful IS
his nature will permit. Sancho has no
theories and makes no demands on the
world. He leaves that sort Of thing to
his master. He has the fataism which
belongs 10 ignorant good nature AMI
the tolerance which is found in easy
going persons who have neither Ideals
nor nerves. He has no Illusions. though
he has all the credulity Of ignorance
S. N. Crothers in Atlantic.
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The Passing of the Pie.

4 word as to the causes Of the dis
favor with which pie has come TO be
regarded. Like other things, it kept a
place by force of tradition after its
special work was done. 4, being al
ways {, hearty dish. when the savoly
piece Of pie was added to the plenty OF
the prosperous table in the nature OF
things it proved the one straw to"
much and broke down the digestion
already weakened by indoor life and
alright stoves.
The pie is not as black rs it has been
painted. having had to bear the load CT
many circumstances not its own faulIe
The Wand which has usurped its place
at dinner is not as blamcless as 1t IS
commonly held TO be. For children
eating no meat pudding may we'll be
dinner. but for grownups Il helping Oh
pudding gives as much unnecessary
food value as did pic. 1t must be re-
menbered in discussing pastry also
that it was in good hands not the
heavy, greasy kind so often found to-
day. The early cooks attained great
skill in preparing light. haky "crusts.
The passing of the pic is Mot to be re-
gtattesl in view Of the greater abun'
darcc OF fresh food. especially as tne
making Of The pic requires not only
skill, but time. and the baking Of th'
pic in modern stoves IS a matter OF
large experiencc-GoodH Housekeeping
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-20
Enjoyable Dance at Providence.

Providence, Jan. 18.-Friday even
ing, January 18th, the home Of Mr..
and Mrs, a. F. Smith was scene Of
beauty and pleasure, at nine O'Clock
tbe guests commenced pouring in, and,
animated by the strains Of Westberry's
band, INDUCED in Waiting and two
stepping until twelve O'Clock, when
the doors to the large and beautifully
decorated dining room were thrown
open and dainty refreshments served
after which they returned to the dane
ing rooms where dancing was kept up
until the wee sma' hours O. the morn
ing.
Th couples were Mr.. Louis William
son With Miss Helen Jones. Of New
berry; Nj. Herman Myers with Miss
Rosa Cooper, of Wisacky: Mr.. Giles
pie Scarborough with Miss Gertrude
Dixon, of Bishopville; Mr.. Chas.
Dixon with Miss Jennie Scarborough.
Mr.. Theo Scarborough with Miss
Blanche Dixon, of Bishopville; Mr.. FL.
wood Myers with Miss Roberta
Williamson; Mr.. Scott Dubose with
Miss Sadie Rurrows; Mr. Marion
Moore with Miss Grace Carson; Mr.
Alfred Bryan, of Sumter, with Miss
Helen Tindal, of Summerton Mr..
Hamilton Boykin with Miss Angels
Crawford; Mr.. Albert Moore will
Miss Maud Bradford; Mr.. Harry
Parker with Miss Floride Myers. The
stags present were Messrs. Joe Boykin
Robt. Rembert, Porcher Gaillard
Laurel, Clarence, LELAND and Marion
Myers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-20
PUBLIC SALE

OF A VALUABLE and very productive
plantation comprising two tracts, situated
in the Waxhaw District of Lancaster
County, South Carolina, and known as the
Waxhaw Plantation or Wltherspoon Place,
and Cureton Lands respectively, the form
er being 1868 acres, more or less, and
the latter 372 acres, more or less IN area,
and both tracts adjoin. This land is about
9 miles from Lancaster Court House, on
the Charlotte Road and also not very far
distant from Waxhaw on the Seaboard Air
Line. The soil is red clay and very fertile.
This plantation is also we'll adapted for
stock raising. The Waxhaw Plantation is
the historic birth place Of General Andrew
Jackson.
The undersigned will sell at Public Auc-
tion on Monday, the first day of February
1904. in front of the Court House door at
one o'c'ock p. m at Lancaster c. r., s. c.,
all the above described two tracts of land,
more particular description Of which can
be found in the Lancaster Ledger and
Lancaster Review of Lancaster, c. a., 8. @.
The Waxhaw Plantation, firstly above
described has been b-divided into SIX
tracts, and, if not sold as a whole, will be
offered in tracts according to a plat, a
copy of which can be seen at the Office Of
the Watchlnan and Southron. Improve
ments consist of tenement houses and out
buildings scattered ovec the lands.
Terms Of sale. One fourth cash, balance
in equal yearly instalments of one, two,
three, four and FIVE years, or all cash at
the option of the purchaser the credit
payments to pear interest and to be seeur-
ed to the satisfaction of the owners.
A cash deposit of s50o.oo will be requir:
ed of the purchaser.
WIESENFELD & COMPANY,
706 Fidelity Building,
Baltimore, Md.
William Carnes, of Dwight, Lancaster
| County, s. c., Auctioneer. Jan Ga!
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-20

The Sumter Item says that the new
train from here to Columbia will be
a good thing for that town, and the
Item is right. It may be that it will
be a better thing for Sumter than it
will be for Florence, but we needed it
and the merchants of Florence must
see to it that it does not cost them
any of the trade of the people along
the road. Sumter has the best rail
road schedules for. local business OF
any town in the State, Columbia not
excepted, because most of the trains
that run into Sumter have nothing
except the Sumter. business. tc look
after, there are three, and we might
say four, roads radiating from Sumter
into the heart of the country that do
nothing but the local business. And
the trade of Sumter is growing faster
by means of these local rail lines than
the trade of any town in the State, il
YOU do not believe us just speno Gay
at the Sumter depot. How did Sumter
get all these roads? Yen ask those
people ever there how they did it,
The people in this section have long
wanted local lines 30 Florence, one if
badly needed down the country to ALI
sons, and the property owners along
the line are reiady to help build it,
another is trying to get up. this way
from Alcolu, but has been coming
long time and neither of them are II
sight yet. Ask the business men O
Sumter Low they acted in their OWE
case and if you think they acted vel
suppose NE go to work here and do a
they did and get what we need. Flor
ence Times.
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Masters Sale.

BY VIRTUE of a Decree of the Court
of Common Pleas for Sumter County, in
the State of South Carolina, in the case of
Catherine NJ. Werber against W. O. Cain,
in his own right and as Guardian, Marion
Noise, William NJ. Cain, S. R. Cain, Carrie
E. George, Helen E. Ramsey, Thomas j.
jackson, B. J. Jackson, and j. B. Harvin, l
will sell to the highest bidder at the Court
House in the city of Sumter, in said coun-
ty and State, on sale day in February,
1904, being the first day of said month,
during the usual hours of sale. the follow
ing described real estate, to wit
1st. All that tract of land situate in
the County OF Sumter, State aforesaid,
containing one hundred and thirty ty-three
acres, bounded on the north by lands
of H. D. Cain. south by lands John j.
Rowland, and Isaac Ballard, east by estate
of R. B. Cain, known as the Mill Tract, ,
and west by land of A. J. China.
I'd. All that tract of land situate IN
said county and State, containing one
hundred and seventy-fve acres. bounded
north by lands of j. s. Richardson, south
by lands of j. R. Cain, east by lands of +
NJ. Mellett and by the estate of R. NJ. Cam
aud west by land of j. 7. Jackson.
Except the ninety five acres of land
heretofore conveyed to Jane Rose and
David Nathaniel.
Terms of sale cash. Purchaser to pay
for papers.
H. FRANK WILSON.
Jan Master for Sumter County.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-20

A party of Knights of Pythias went
to Mannville last Thursday night to
attend the annual banquet of the
Mannville Lodge. The Mannyille
knights spread most tempt
ing repast-the best, so say
those who went from this city,
they ever sat down to since they have
been attending z. Of P. banquets, and
that statement leaves nothing more te
be said There was a large crowC
present and the occasion was an unus.
ually pleasant one to all.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-20

Special meeting of Hollywood Camp,
No. 10, ". of w, will be held to-
night. Installation of officers. Three
candidates for introduction after
which banquet complimentary to
the members will be given. All
members in good standing a5s invited
aud expected to be present.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-20

WANTED-Faithful person to travel
for we'll established house in few
counties, calling on retail merchants
and agents Local territory. Salary
$1,000 per week with expenses addi-
tional, all payable in cash each week.
Money for expenses advanced. Position
permanent. Business successful and
rushing. Standard House, $50 Dear
born street, Chicago. Nov. II
FOR RENT-One storehouse, with
three room dwelling attached, with
necessary out buildings, for five
months. Three and one half miles
from Sumter in the fork of Providence
and Stateburg roads For terms apply
to R. NJ. Edens, Sumter, S. G.
July 29-tf.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-20

The members Of the Legislature
have exhibited thus far disposition
to get down to work and to curtail'
to some extent, useless debate. Never
theless it goes without saying that
the session will continue for full forty
days and at the tail end Of the session
there will be rush and hurly burly
in which many of the most important
measures will be slaughtered out OF
hand TO clear the calendar or continu-
ed until next year.
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Changed His Mind.

Nasssby-l thought You were never
going to work for those people again.
Wasgshy-l did say so. but since that
time they have decided that might
come R:;lt;nlorc American.
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Not His Kind.

Would you die for ne?' she asked
dreamily.
"Oh. say" he retorted in matter OF
fact way. "if you haven't any more am
bition than to be looking for dead ones
you're not the girl for met'-ChicaSo
Post.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-20

The City Hall bell was tolled for a
half hour Thursday as mark of re-
spect to Gen. Gordon whose funeral
was held in Atlanta that day.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-20

The railroads are coming in for their
usual share of attention from the Leg
islature. The first bill to further regu-
late them before the House is to re-
squire them to transport zoe lbs. of bag
gage free of charge for each passenger.
This will help the drummers material
ly, but is of no great benefit to anyone
Selse,