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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-09
A Tribute to Walter Ryttenberg.
"God moves in mysterious way
His wonders to perform.

144o WOI0O3o w pO11o4A.
None can measure the inscrutable
ways of God. None can read the un-
fathomable mysteries of the universe.
Why pure, fair, beauteous rose
should be cut down in field, rank
with poisonous weeds-why an inno-
cent, harmless and happy flower, the
type of what is best and lovable in
humanity, should fall before the cruel
sickle of death, and leave to flourish
in meretricious pride the herbs of
bitter growth, we. standing on the
lowly plains of Immortality, will
never know. We can only bow our
heads in the dust and stand by open
graves in silent grief It is useless to
mutter with fearful eyes against the
stars. It has been so from the begin
ming, and will be so, even unto the
end.
These thoughts are suggested by the
sad and untimely death of Walter
Ryttenberg, who died last Saturday
evening, in the bloom of young man
hood in. the midst of the brightest
hopes and loving friends We knew
| Walter we'll He was the leading
spirit of every circle in which he NOV
ed. Kindness and goodness shown
forth in his every act. He was the
soul of harmless gaiety, and his
gentleness and innocent mirthfulnesS
made bright for others many weary
hour. He ever sought to contribute
to the happiness and comfort of his
friends, and was far more thoughtful
of them than Of himself He was e
| loving, dutiful son, a kind, affection
ate brother, true and faithful friend.
Surely, this was indeed, fair flower
which was so suddenly snatched from
our midst, to be planted, we trust,
with tenderest hand, where death,
disappointment, parting and sorrow
may never blight it again.
On this earth we will never behold
the kindly sympathy of his manly face
| never hear the magic Of his laughter,
or his truthful voice III genuine friend
ship, but those of US who shall be able
to struggle upward from the tempta-
tions. trials and SORROWS of this life
into higher and purer life in heaven
shall behold him again, and until
then, may the green sod rest lightly
over his bosom, and the violet and the
rosebud, tender breezes. gentle birds
and sweetest dew-drops keep guardian
watch o'er his last repose.
70 the bereaved family to the devot-
ed, heartbroken mother; let this be
your comforting hope that Waiter is
''home at last His spirits barque
has crossed DER life's troubled ocean
and has now found moorings in the
'still waters'' and near the shining
shore Of the new Jerusalem. His
voice is hushed to Us Oh earth, but it
has been caught up in Heaven and
attuned to angels notes in glory.
Early in life Death has snapped the
silver chord and broken the golden
bowl at the fountain Heaven sent an
argel escort to receive his soul, and
he gave it up
/ And then secure
From pain, from grief, and ali that
we endure
He slept in peace-say rather scared
to Heaven,
Upborne from earth by Him to whom
'tis given
! In his right hand to hold the golden
key
That ope's the ports OF Immortality. :"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-09

ST. Louis, Marci, S.-The frame
work for the Russian naval pavilion at
the worlds fair was torn down today
on account of cablegram from ST..
Petersburg to Contractor Lecour. who
has been in charge of the work
Work on the frame work of the
pavilion was we'll under way. The
cablegram was from the department of
the interior briefly ordering such
work as had been done to be torn
down
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-09
MARRIED.

Mr.. Albert NJ. Skinner and Miss
Belle Owens were married by Rev. G.
G. Brown at the parsonage on Sunday
afternoon. Mrs Skinner IS the
Youngest daughter of D. ". Owens,
Second Asst. Disr euser.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-09
PERSONAL.

Mr.. Ted Brnnson Ewas in the city
Monday.
Mr. S. T. Bu1ch, OF Florence was in
the city Monday.
Mr. James Reaves was in the city on
business Saturday.
Mr.. ". S. Briggs, of Silver, was in
the city Thursday.
Mr.. J. E. Haynsworth has return
ed from New York.
Mr. E. ". Dabbs, of Goodwill, vas
IN the city Monday.
Messrs. Henry D. and John z.
Crosswell are in the city.
Mr.. Charlie Poole, of Roanoke, Va,
is at home on sick leave.
Dr.. Geo. W. Dick. returned from
Washington last Thursday.
Mr.. D. j. Chandler returned from
Indiansown on Wednesday.
Mr. ". P. Newman, of Elliosts was
in the city Friday on business.
VIM. David Shaw is the Sumter cor
respondent for the Columbia State.
Mr.. Isaac Schwartz returned from
the northern markets a few days ago.
DR.. Frank Moses, of Washington, is
in the city on visit to Mr. Altamont
Moses.
Miss Mamie Scarborough, of
Bishopvine, is visiting at Dr.. j. A.
Moods.
Mrs. II. S. Watson and little daugh-
ire, Of Columbia are visiting Mrs. JAS
M. Dick.
Miss Theo Gregg, who has been
visiting friends in Charleston for
several weeks, has returned home.
q Mr.. Charlie Winburn, of Tallahassee,
Fla, after spending few days in the
city left Friday afternoon for New
York City.
Mr.. E. L. Witherspoon, has gone to
Atlanta to attend meeting Of the
Southern Coffin Manufacturers Asso-
ciation
Miss Lille 81. Gregorie has returned
to her home. 1o6 n. Washington street,
having spent few weeks in McPhers
sonyille, s., G.
Mrs. VIM. Fl. Hard, after spending
four weeks with her father, Alr. j. A.
Enslow and her sister. Mrs. N. De-
Veaux Moore, has returned to her
home in Charleston, S. G.
.. Mrs. a. D. Kicker returned on last
Saturday from Mercer, Me-, where she
spent the past eight months with her
mother, who died about two weeks
ago, after long illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. John F. DeLorme, of
New York. are In the city for several
weeks stay and are stopping with Mr..
j. B. Roach. Mr.. DeLorme is Sum
ter boy who went north several years
ago and his many friends here are glad
to know that, like SO many other
southern boys, he has made success
in business in his adopted home.
Col. w. A. Neal. of Easley, Capt.
j. q. Knight, County Supervisor of
Dorchester, Capt. J. Harieston Read,
County Supervisor of Georgetown, and
Mr. J. II. Harvey, were IN the city
last week and went with Supervisor
W. 81. Scale on tour of inspection of
our country roads. They expressed
themselves as greatly pleased at the
permanent and substantial improve
ment now being made on the public
highways.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-09

The county board of commissioners
met yesterday. Only business of a
strictly routine nature was transacted,
the greater part of the day being given
up to tie approval of claims. The
board will meet again next week.
The Columbia State exclaims over
the expenditure of s12, 600 on the streets
Of that city during the past year. At
last accounts Sumter bid fair to exceed
that amount during the year ending
April 1st, and our population is still
somewhat less than Columbia's.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-09
DE&TH.

The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. W.
Erwin Brunson died Tuesday morning
at 6 O'Clock. aged about Is months. The
funeral services will be held at Mr..
Brunson's residence on North Main
street at 10 O'Clock tomorrow morning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-09

Mrs. Marion Sanders died at 6
o'clock Monday morning at her home
on Washington street after long and
painful illness, which was borne with
Christian resignation and fostitude.
The funeral services were held at
the First Methodist Church at 1890
O'Clock Tuesday morning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-09

WANTED-Faithful person to travel
for we'll esta blished house in a few
counties, calling on retail merchants
aud agents Local territory. Salary
$4,000 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. u
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Mrs. E. A. Brunson, formerly Of
this city, but for the past ten or more
years a resident Of Camden, died or
Saturday of pneumonia, after only 6
weeks illness, aged Is years. At the
time of her last illness she was visit.
| ing in Georgia, and her body was
brought to this city for interment.
The burial services were held at the
cemetery on Monday morning. Mrs.
Brunson for many years successfully
conducted the Brunson House, which
at that time was one of the two hotels
for the accommodation of the travelling
public. She was woman of fine busi-
ness ability and indefatigable energy.
Walter Ryttenbere. who was fatally
injured Monday, Feb. 10Th, by being
thrown from runaway horse, died at
8 o'clock Saturday night at DR.. Moods
Infrmary. His injuries were known
to be of fatal character and that he
fingered so long was due entirely to
his youth and vigorous constitution.
and was surprise to the attending
physicians.
The funeral services, which were
held at his mothers residence on Lib
erty street at 4 O'Clock Sunday after
noon, we're attended by very large
crowd. including large number OF
Walters school mates. The services
were conducted By Hon. Altamont
Moses. according to the Jewish cere-
monia1. The pail bearers we're James
Graham, Robert Cooper, Hazel Dick,
MUIR Hall, Louis Bryan, Hal Hardy
and Vivian Manning. The Graded
Shcool military company, of which ne
was member, attended the funeral in
body and marched in the funeral
procession Immediately following the
hearse.
This was one of the saddest and most
tragic deaths that has occurred in
Sumter in long time and one that
causes general sorrow. He was 9
bright. popular and promising boy and
among the boys and girls of his own
age was a general favorite. He was a
member of the Tenth Grade of the
High School and mis- untimely death
casts a gloom over not only his own
class but the entire school. He was a
son of the late Harry Ryttenberg and
was in his sixteenth year. He leaves
widowed mother, four brothers and
three sisters who have the sympathy OF
the whole community in this sad dis
pensation Of Providence.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-09

FURNISHED HOUSE in Asheville,
n. c.. property of Mr.. Robert Broun,
near Victoria Inn, will be rented fol
summer months. Apply to Robt.
Broun. Wedge6eld, S. G.
March Gins
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-09
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Robt. Browu-Furn rnished House.
White s McCallum-Real Estate.
A. D. Harby-Nice Horses and
Mules.
Laurens Steam Laundry-Agent
Wanted.
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Seed Irish Potatoes.

100 Barrels of the celebrated BLISS TRI-
UMPH We pride ourselves on being the first
TO Introduce this celebrated brand, which has
proven such valuable adjunct to the vegeta-
bic garden Our first shipment Of these is due
to arrive this week. We buy them direct from
we made our first purchase, as they have never
deceived u.s. In buying from us you are GER
tain to get THE GENUINE ARTICLE.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-09

We will bave car of choice harness
and saddle horses to arrive Thursday
March 10-last car of the season.
Booth Live Stock Co. Mar 9-lt
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-09

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.
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One Way
The Gentle Way.

The feelings and the edges of the collars
are respected, shirts are restored to their
owners free from the rip and tear that
some laandries seem to think are neces-
sary, cuffs are worn out as little as maybe.
As result the linen lasts longer and
wears better when done at the
Laurens Steam Laundry,
Laurens, S. C.
WRITE NOW FOR THE AGENCY.
March 2-3t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-09

FOR SALE-One very fine, full
blooded Poland China Sow: also Berk-
shire Pigs Address E. b. Col
clCugh, Heriot, S. G. Mcb 2-lt
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/ LAlv LII llUlV DU[[ blGD.
judging from the manner in which this de-
Dartnnenf of our stock is moving it would ap-
bear unnecessary for us to say anything ABOUT
It. We have heard it said that
Goods Advertise Themselves
And this expression can truthfully be applied
to our case Our January business in this de-
partment has been
A Record=Breaker
And while February is shorter month, we
want it to show equally as good results. We
find some difficulty in keeping up our stock,
and while there are times we may be out OIL an
article it is only temporary
We have now on hand and to arrive, bought
direct from
Manufacturers and Packers
$4,000 Pounds of Bacon,
10000 Pounds Of Lard,
1000 Bags Of Grits,
600 Bags Of Meal,
$500 Bushels Of Corn,
1000 Barrels of Flour,
500 Bushels of Seed Oats,
100 Barrels of Sugar.
800 Bags of Rice,
100 Bags of Coffee,
so Barrels N. o. Molasses,
IS Barrels Georgia Syrup,
100 Boxes Of Soap.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-18
JUMPED AND
LEFT GIRL.
New Brunswick Couple Figure in
a Runaway AccIdsat in New
Brunswick Ave.

At $50 O'Clock yesterday afternoon
n New Brunswickscouple was driving
down New Brunswiok avenue, in a
light carriage behind aspirited horse,
when the animal took fright at a
plssing lobject and before the man
could pull him in, hc had started
on wild tear down the avenue. The
man is said to have jumped out of tho
carriage. leaving the young lady to
her peril. The horse turned at the
corner near the Knee Pants factory,
and coIlided with small shed. This
1t tore from its foundation, but it was
enough to stop Its flight. Gus
Germs caught it before it started off
again. The owner thon came along
and rewarded Mr.. Germs by giving
him ten cents, after which the
carriage was repaired and the couple
started for home. They refused 10
give their names.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-18
Peter POuIsOn Killed by His Own
Engine While at Work in
Local Factory.
DIED ALMOST INSTANTLY
According to the Story He Had Changed
Places W III Brakeman for Time and
the Latter was Tanning the Engine
Poulson was UncoupIing Soma Little
Clay Cars and Fell Under the Engire.

Pc ter Poulson. twenty-six years
old, of 2I8 Prospect street, son of
John Poulson, was instantly killed at
the Penfield factory at 4:30 O'Clock
Saturday afternoon by being run over
by ono of the small locomotive at the
plant.
Poulson was an engineer In charge
of one of the little engines used about
the factory to haul clay cars. 1t is
said that Saturday he had asked tho
brakeman to run the engine while he
tended cars for awhile, as it was
hot in the stutfy little. cab of the en-.
gine. 1t was while out ON the train
that he lost his life.
He had sent number of the cars
flying down switch, it is said. and
was standing on the platform of the
engine cutting off the car next to the
engine, when he lost his balance and
fell between the car and 1.-The engine.
Before the brakeman could stop it had
passed over Poulson. cutting of. one
OF his legs and crushing his head and
chest. He died almost instantly. His
body was taken to the office OF the
company and later sent home.
Poulson was single man. He
leaves q brother who is a LOCOMOTIVES
engineer at the Raritan Copper Works.
The funeral will be held from his late
home at 2,30 O'Clock tomorrow after
noon and O'Clock from Onr Saviour 8
Danish Lutheran church, State street.
For years Poulson was a railroad
man being, until short time ago. IL
brakeman in the employ of the Le-
high Valley Railroad.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-18
New York Detectives Trace ltal-
ian TO this City and
Get Him.
TAKEN TO new YORK.
Detectives We're Told They Would Have
Go to Police Headquarters but they Got
their Man on the Ferryboat and Once In
New York State All Was wel.-said to
Have Commlited Murder Last Friday.

Yesterday afternoon Brooklyn
detective and an interpreter from the
central office, New York, came to
this city and arrested Joe Moran,
whom they charged with kllling a
man in New York Friday afternoon.
Louis Antonio, the Smith street
bootblaok, who was present when the
arrest was made, and is himself
quite detective, told the News re-
porter that helwas, walking out New
Brunswick avenue. near Woodbridge
road, yesterday afternoon, when he
noticed two men ahead of him, who
acted suspiciously. He decided to
watch them and before they had gone
very far they were joined by two
other men who said s'We will show
you where he is.
Ihe four men, followed by Antonio,
then went into baker shop in New
Brunswick avenue, where one of the
men showed badge to an Italian and
told MIN that ne was under arrest.
Mr.. Antonio told the officer that he
could not arrest the fellow before he
went to police headquarters. The
officer asked him not to make fuss,
but the local man insisted on their
going to police headquarters. They
finally agreed and on the way down
were met by Patrolman William Nc
Dermott. The case was explained to
him and he said they certainly would
have to see Chief Burke.
The New Workers finally got Moran
to say that he was willing to 90 to
New York, and before Antonio could
do anything, they all made dash for
the ferrybont Warren an got it just
as it was pulling out.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-18
Little Boy Ran in Front Of John
H. GreSOry's Big Touring
Car.
HIS LEG WAS BROKEN.
Car was Moving Slowly and was Stopped
Within It's Own Length as Soon as Ac-
cldent Occu r lint tie Car With Mr..
Gregory were superintendent S, e. ShuII,
Judge Adrian Lyon and S. 3. Morgan.

Charles Jones, thirteen years old,
was hit by j. II. Gregory's large
touring car near the post Office corner
about O'Clock Saturday night, the
front wheel passing partly over his
leg, breaking it near the hip. The
automobile was moving slowly at the
time, and stopped almost Immediately
upon striking the boy. DR.. f. O.
Henry was called, and the boy was
removed to the city hospital. in the
Raritan Copper Works ambulance.
In the automobile, as Mr.. Gregory's
guests, were Judge Adrian Lyon,
Prof. S E. Shull aud s. B Morgan.
MI Gregory said this morning:
"The boy seemed to have darted in
front of the machine like shot, for
the first warning had was when /
struck him. I was going so slowly at
the time, that the car stopped within
its own length. | saw the boy yester-
day, and he admitted that his leg
was broken by the wheel running over
it, and not by the impact with the
car.
Those who saw the accident vlndi-
cate Mr. Gregory Of oil blame. He is
known MS one of the most careful
automobile drivers in the city and
his manner of running through the
streets has beon pointed out many
times as model for other reckless
drivers The boy hacked into the
street, directly in front of the car,
looking in an opposite direction.
Everything possible was done for tile
lad.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-18
Lehish Valley Brakeman Had Am
Badly Mashed While at
Work Saturday.
WAS COUPLING CARS.
Drill was Being Made In the Yard Of the
American Smelling and ssfaiug Com
pany Coupling Said 10 Have Broken
, and Caught life Arm Doctor Summon
ed and He was Taken Home

While coupling cars in the yard of
th American Smelling aud Refining
Company. Saturday afternoon, Thomas
Jones, of William street, "a Lehigh
Valley brake eman, Ind his left arm
caugut between two cars and badly
crushed.
AS for as can be learned, it seems
that Jones was between the two cars
and was just about to put the pin in
a coupling when it broRc and the cars,
coming together, caught his arm. A
doctor was summoned and the young
man taken home, where, today, he
is resting easily. Great efforts will
be made to save the arm.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-18
Rev. 3. 7. O'ConnsII Congraiu-
Iates His Congregation on
the Showing Made.
SLIPS GIVEN YESTERDAY


IL now looks us il ST. Mary's new
Roman Catholic church would not
only have oil of the new furnishings
when it is complstel, but that it will
be almost clear of debt AS told in
the News a few weeks ago, the pas
tor, Rev b. T. O'Connell, told the
people that they would have to meet
a note OF 5000 by July 10, and lie
asked that the congregation help to
pay this. Yesterday at all masses the
slips were passed out, showing that
the members had responded to the
cause literally, for in oil the sum of
So, 9l7. so had either been given or
promised. A.---A A.-A.Ss
The pastor thanked the congrega-
tion for the good work and made the
announcement that on the twenty
second of August a social would be
held in Wilder Music Hall. Between
now and then books for prizes will be
issued and the persons holding lucky
numbers will be given prizes of 800,
$50, $50 and S25
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-18
UNDER OPERATION

Mrs. Frances Ling, for many years
resident Of this city, but for the past
year or so with her daughter, Mrs.
Henry Meyers. Woodbridge, is now in
the Elizabeth General Hospital, where
an operation has been performed on
her under the direction of DIR. Hoag-
land, of Woodbridge. Despite her
advanced age. there is great hope OF
Mrs. Ling's ultimate recovery, the
operation having been seemingly sue
cessful
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-18
FOUND NO ROCK

Contractor Kisner, OF Belleville,
who is driving the series of three
new wolls at tho city pumping station
at Kunyon, Inns thus far been very
fortunate in not encountoring rock
The first well went 240 feet, and the
second. 23l foot, tho latter in remark
ably quick time. 1t is expected to
strike water with the tiird in few
days.