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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-07
MARRIED.

Cards Announcing tie marriage Of
Mr.. Robert D. Bradford, of this city,
and Miss Minnie Brockington on
Wednesday afternoon. November Dth,
have beeu issuei by Mrs. j. E.
.Brockingten Of Kingstree The mar
rage ceremony was ssoiemnized at the
home of the brides mother by Rev.
Henry Cauthen. Mr.. Bradford and
his bride came at ouce to this city
and are at home to the friends at 525
West Hampton avenue.
Mr.. Bradford is in the service OF
the Atlantic Coast Line and is young
man Of sterling worth and business
ability.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-07
The SOUTHERN GIVES Is DOLLARS.
Another Contribution to The Fund To
Purchase New Team For Monaghan
Hose Company.

Mr.. ]. R. Clack is in receipt of a
letter from Superintendent J. n.
Hecther, of the Charleston division OF
the Southern Railway, informing him
that the Southern Railway had con-
tributed s25 to the fund raised to pur-
chase team for Monaghan Hose Com
pany No. 2, to replace the team that
was put out of service by the unfortu-
nate accident few weeks ago.
Superintendent Hecther asked Mr..
Clack to inform him in whose favor
the check should be drawn, and as he
replied several days ago the check
should have reached the officers Of
Monaghan Hose Co., ere this. The
contribution brings the total received
by Monaghan Hose Company up to
S1,285.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-07
A FIRE FRIDAY NIGHT.
A Defective Flue Caused the Trouble.

Abous2 o'clock last Friday night, the
residence occupied by Mr.. ". c. Ivy,
No 5. West Harvin street, was dis
covered to be on fire. The house is
two-story building. the top floor
being used by Mr.. J. L. Davis, in
whose apartments the fire originated.
The cause of the Ere is attributed to
a defective chimney, and the fire
burned principally between the ceiling
and the shinaled roof. which made it
extremely difficult 20 locate the flames,
and necessitated the calling out
of the fire department twice. Consid-
erable damage was done By both fire
and water.
The building is the property of Col.
r. D. Lee and was fully insured.
Mr.. Ivy's loss in household goods
amounted to about one hundred dol
lars, which was also covered by insur-
ance. Mr.. Davis had no protec-
tion, and suffered loss of nearly
ninety dollars.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-07
The. Red Men.

At the regular meeting OF Pocahon-
tas Tribe, Improved Order Of Red Men,
held on Friday night, the degrees
of Warrior and Chief were conferred
upon two braves.
The Semi annual election of officers
also was held and the following elec-
ted:
Sachen-N. G. Osteen.
Sen. Sag.-J. A. Lewis.
Jr. Sag.-J. L. Haynsworth.
Prophet-Wm Yeadon.
G. of R.-B. q Wallace.
X. cf We. S. Miller.
T,u>tees-J. H. Haynsworth, j. D..
Craig, L. W. Folsom.
Inaccordance With the usual custom,
a contribution If S. was donated to
the Christmas charity fund
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-07
The Burial Of Mrs. Reames.

The remains of Mrs. F: E. Reames,
wife of: the late Mason Reames, were
placed to rest at the family burying
grounds near Concord. Mrs. Reames
received q stroke Of paralysis Friday
night week ago, from which she
never rallied, and a second stroke
last Monday night put9a end to her
suferings. Mrs. Reames was in her 65th
year. She leaves surviving her four
sons, Messrs Willie. Mason, j. NJ, F.
a. Reames and married daughter.
Her death is greatly felt in her COM
muuity, where her charitable and
amiable qualities had won for he.
innumerable friends.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-07

Friday evening Miss Louise Murray
entertained few of her school mates
at her home, No. 31S West Hampton
avenue. Very tempting refreshments
we're served.
Those present we're: Misses Abbie
Bryan, Claudia Fraser, Leonora Willie
ford, Nellie Chandler, Emmie San
ders, Mary Lowry, Messrs. Harry
Bull, Yates Yeadon, Van Cleve Par
rott, Edward Lowry, Wade Mcconnell,
and David McCallum.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-07

Christmas is approaching ve1y fast
and now is the time to purchase your
holiday gifts. The Sumter Clothing
Co., has a very interesting ad. in to-
days issue along that line so when in
need of anything in their line don't
forget them.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-07
Mr.. W. H. Epperson Officially Notified.

Mr.. ". Fl. Epperson received Satur-
day official notification of his election
as Sheriff of Sumter county. He is
now having his bond prepared, which
will Immediately be forwarded to Mr..
J. T. CAN'T. Secretary Of State, and
his commission will then be issued to
go into effect about the 18th, inst. {,
Mr.. J. T. Gaillard will be his law
fully constituted deputy, Both men
are popular and their tenure of office
is sure to be both pleasant and sue
cessful.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-07
MASTERS SALES.
There Was Only One Sale---Unusual For
December Day

By virtue of decree of the Court
of Common Pleas in the case of
Grace Manigault and Martha Nc
MILAN VS.. John Westley, administra-
tor, the Master on Monday offered for
sale to the highest bidder tract of
land containing 90A acres. The said
tract OF land being bounded on the
north by land of the estate of T. j..
DuBose, east by lands of Ransom
Williams, south by lands Of Ransom
Williams. Washington James and
Godfrey Wactor, and west by lands of
William Span2.
The land was bid IN by Mr.. T. j.
Kinen, for 81, $50.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-07
SUMTER COUNTY MEDICAL Ass0Cls.
TON.
The Regular Quarterly Meeting Will Be
Held Thursday Next.

The first meeting of the Sumter
County Medical Association since the
adoption of the new constitution, by
which action it became component
society of the American Medical Asso-
citation will be held on Thursday, De-
cember 9Th at noon. The subject fol
discussion will be the Treatment OF
Hemorrhoids. DR.. S. G. Baker will
open the discussion. DR.. Archie China
will read an essay, the subject, select
ed by himself
Dinner will be served 3 O'Clock.
The meeting will be held at the Hotel
Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-07
DEATH.

Howard Beckham, the only son of
the late DR.. F. M. Reckham of Priva-
teer. and Mss. Alice Beckham died at
St. Charles at o'clock last Wednes-
day of eypoid fever, aged 16 years, after
several weeks illness: The funeral
was held at Mt; Zion church on
Thursday morning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-07
A FATAL ACCIDENT.
Fred Mcclellan Killed by the Accidental
Discharge of Shot Gun.

Fred McKellar, the Youngest son OF
the late j., Duncan ~McKellar, aged a
years, was accidentally killed about
5. 80 O'Clock Saturday afternoon few
hundred yards from Mr. W. 0. Brad
ford's home, two miles from this city,
by the accidental discharge Of shot
gun while returning from hunting.
He was riding a bicycle along a
neighborhood road and in crossing the
rut made by wagon wheels the bicycle
twisted beneath him and he fell to the
ground. In the fall the gun was dis
charged, the load taking effect in his
chest, causing instant death. No one
vas with him at the time save boy
several years younger. The little fel-
low ran to the house and gave the
alarm and as soon as possible a mes
senger was sent to this city
to notify Mr.. Bradford who was
here. Mr. Bradford notified Coro-
ner Flowers who went out with
Mr. Bradford for the purpose OF
officially investigating the accident.
He found that after hearing the
facts there WAS no need for an in
quest.
The funeral services were held at
Mr.. Bfadford's home yesterday and
the body was taken to Charleston on
the evening train for interment.
Fred Mcclellan was an orphan. and
lived with Mr.. and Mrs. McKellar to
whom he was related. He was regard
ed by them as an adopted son and his
sad and untimely death was o great
shock to them. He attended the
Graded school and was a bright and
studious boy, popular with teacher
and pupils alike.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-07
Veterans Attention.

Dick Anderson Chapter, Daughters
of the Confederacy, will deliver Crosses
Of Honor on the 18th Of January,
Lees birthday. All veterans who de-
sire to get Cross then are requested
to hand in their applications by De-
cember 81. Applications can be had
from me.
Mrs. Altamont Moses, Pres.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-07

gift from the Ladies Aid Society OF
the congregation.
Especial praise should be accorded
to Rita Schwartz, Rebecca Fromberg,
Wendell Levi for the excellent manner
in which their recitations were de-
livered.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-07
FRUIT OF THE FESTIVAL.

The following letter, which was re-
ceived Monday by member Of the Fes-
tival committee. is straw that shows
how the wind is blowing. People in
all sections of the South are seeking
reliable information and the leading
daily paper of Virginia in order that
it may supply the Information sought
by its readers asks the gentleman to
whom the letter was addressed for
facts in convenient shape for use.
The letter follows:
The Times Dispatch.
Richmond, Va. Nov. 30, 1904.
Ny Dear Sir: Will you not do us
the kindness to send us the latest and
best illustrated publication you have
on your city? We desire 1t for our
Biographical Library, from which in-
formation and suggestions for illustra-
tion, such, as public buildings, street
scores and prominent citizens. may
be obtained as occasion offers. I will
greatly appreciate your courtesy in
giving the matter prompt attention
and will be glad to refund postage OF
express charges if you will kindly drop
me line.
Yours very truly,
S. B. Woodfn,
Managing Editor.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-07

The Baptist State Convention will
meet in Columbia next year.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-07
A Young Folks Party.

Mrs. Altamont Moses, Pres.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-02-03
Mardi Oras Rates.

The annual celebration of the
Mardi Gras Carnival at New Or
leans will take place February
Is and Is, and for this spectacu-
lar event the Southern Pacific
railroad has announced a reduced
rate of one fare for the round
trip from all points on it's line.
Tickets will be placed on sale
February 10 to Is, inclusive,
good for return until February
20. Those desiring to remain
longer in the delightful old city
of New Orleans may do so by
depositing tickets with the joint
agent at New Orleans and may
remain until time to reach home
by March 5. Any agent of the
Southern Pacific can give in
formation concerning the trip.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-02-03
Jean Baptiste Rlzier.

Jean Batiste Rizier, whose
natural and ingenious talk on
various things occasionally ap.
pears in the Crowley Signal, has
this to say on de politick:"
me, I like de politick, yes,'
explains Jean Baptiste Rizier,
but l DON understan' what
come of hall ma frien.' Last
week plenty man come to ma
house an say 'Oui Jean Bats,
you ma frien.' You de bes'
frien' what I got, yes! You de
bes' man hon de bayou, an you
goin' vote for me, yes. Me. I see
one of dem man to-day an he say
Seem like I been know dis Cajan
man before, but I forgot hees
name. Goodbye I'm goin' see
you gin some time Dat man
he dom buy de drink, he don say
How you wife, he dom know me,
Jean Bats Rizier, de bes' man
hon de bayou. Me, I like de
politick, yes-before de lection
come"
Jean also believes in living at
home" and has evidently dis
covered the proper way to be
independent and prosperous, as
witness:
me, I got plenty hen, plenty
pig, plenty corn. If 1 sell ma
rice, da's hall right, but if l dom
sell dat rice, da's hall right, too.
l been raising little bit cotton.
little bit cane, little bit corn, an
little bit rice. You like to heat
de saucisse? Den you come to
ma house! Ma wife she make
EN-. You like to heat de pig
meat? Den you come to ma
house. We kill de pig. If dey
sell de rice, c'est bon, if dey dom
sell de rice, da's hall right, too.
Jean Bats Rizier, he's go'n have
plenty to eat an he dom have to
come to town for him, too"
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-02-03

The Power Of Punctuation.
Equitable Record.
The following lines, found in
an old hook, improbable as they
may seem on first reading, lose
all their improbability after in
sorting colons after the words in
small caps:
81 saw = CLOUD begirt with ivy
round
i saw . sturdy OAK creep on the
ground :.
I saw an ANT swallow up . whale
saw the boiling SEA brimful Of ale
ssw spinal GLASS fifteen yards
deep
1 saw . WELL full of mans tears that
/ saw mans EYES all in . flame Of
hre
/ NV : HOUSE high Is the moon or
higher
I sav the radiant sun even at mid
night
Laws man Who saw this wondrus
sight"
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-02-03
MORPHINE.
What Is To Become Of The Con.
stantly Increasing Number
of Drug Victims?
Can They Be Cured7

This question is agitating the minds
of the best minister's, doctors and
thinking men of TODAY. There are
over a million drug users in the
United States alone, and the number
is rapidly increasing. All unite in
saying that a reliable cure is the only
salvation. This is no ordinary dis
ease and yields to no ordinary drugs
or methods of treatment. We now
offer our treatment which we guar
antee will cure any ease of Morphine,
Opium. Laudanum, Cocaine or other
drug habit or refund your money. To
any person suffering from this dread
full disease we will send a trial pack
age of our treatment absolutely free.
Write to-day. All correspondence
strictly confidential in plain envelopes.
Address,
MANHATTAN THERAPEUTIC ASSOCIA-
TION, Dept B., 1l35 Broadway,
New York, City.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-02-03

This world is not so bad q world
As some would like to make it;
But whether good or whether bad
Depends on how you take it.
CHAT
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-02-03
An Error.

In the card of thanks published
in our last issue. through error
the name of DR.. Mouton was
printed, it should have been DR..
Martin.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-02-03

To Rent,
Two nicely furnished rooms
for rent. Apply at this Office.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-01-22
"a b I'd lied

10 Whos iit Nay Concern: &c
AN persons are hereby notified not
III pAy aly money AZ NJ. s. ~ Wade on
our accosnt for Foods soid hy him tc
~ shippe ~ 20.
You r further notified not 70 ny
my mons 70 any other persons repre-
ssntine ~ unless they have oar writ
| tn aut g mako ccllect ions g
our name
Z veil ept orders thrcuEh sslesT
lnen ~ be rent g. ri III but WIN not be
ponAiole tn ~ ash me anti
y m the zane
fasi Order DspaIt nent. 81
81 lf1C1IAUD BRO
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-01-22
kiDpER e UNITY n Evys.


Tho Republ lean urges the establish
ment Of . creamery '' 81
nm The Northern Pacific has paid its
taxes amounting to nearly s6, 0OO,
James Eccles lost his way while So
ling to- AZ eighbor' and froze both
hands
Steele Is sdiscussing the building of q
town hall and committees have been
appointed at q public meeting to pro-
vide ways and means.
It Is learned from reliable sources
that the Northern Pacific Is perfecting
title TO certain pieces Of property IN
Kfdder county iii order to have no
hindrance In the early commencement
of work on the Edgeley line into Daw-
son in the spring $sss
Steele Ozone: In the case OF Chas.
Hoover, on charge Of rape preferred
by Z. Comfy Rhodes, created 4 good
deal Of interest, but was disposed Of
with the necessary formalities only,
and was of the boards In q few min
utes. The charge was brought on be-
half of q daughter Of mplainant, a
pretty and modest young girl. who de-
clared recently to her parents that
Hoover was responsible for her serious
condition. Defendant is q young mar
ried man, welded about a year ago,
and the announc cement of the accuse
ton came like q bombshell into the
communi ties Of Dawson and Steele.
He had been an inmate of the Rhodes
household more or less for number
Of years, and has always born a good
reputation He stoutly denies his guilt.
His brother, ]: p. Hoover, prominent
farmer, IS standing by him in the
Trouble. Bonds were fixed at $500,
and were furnished BY !. 3. Hoover
and Chas. Carpenter 2s5ss2
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-01-22
Il E
The WEATHER.
Generally fair tonight and Saturday
colder tonight Max. o. Min

~
Generally fair tonight and saturday
colder tonight. Max. O.: NH. &.
You Please hose who have
borrowed ladders from the Banner.
hook and ladder truck will please re-;
turn them IA. Fisher, foreman. @s
zs Failure 1t WashburnIt;is learned
that the furniture firm OF Casey &
MARSHALL at# Washburn owing TO- slow
collections and depleted capital, sus-
pended business Wednesday.
First Train The first train on the
500 road since Saturday arrived about
three Il, clock this afternoon. Great
sdifhculty has been experienced from
drifts, but the road Ii now clear.
Re-eiected the recent annual
meeting Of the stockholders Of the
First National Bank Of Bismarck the
old board Sof directors was reelected
% follows: 9. b. Little F. D. Kend-
rick Joseph Hare, s. M. Pye, r.
Philbrtck. :s
Remains Inferred st Paul Globe:
The remains OF Mrs John Carlson, for
i II II Il /; :, o Az -,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-01-22
OPTICAL. /. OFFICERS

4 SEA a = :.
At the meeting OF the state optical
association at. Fargo the following Of
ficers were elected: 5ss Sl5ss &
Preside lent -E. P. sundberg, Fargo.
First Vice President 6. G. Conyne,
Mandan. ..ss1s $s,=z: i 3 3
Second Vice President Q. Void,
Langdon, s s=s@ H
secretaryW r. BIakely, Grafton.
Treasure Tellner, James.
town. Isl
Board Of Directors Lewis Hanson,
Devils Lake; Geo: q. Monro. Grand
Forks; a. =. Thomps on Mayville;; A.
Blakely, Mimic. :ss
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-01-22
A Good COMPLAINT.

s An editor from the interior of the
state has filed q complaint with the
state board Of q health, protesting
against the practice OF train porters in
sweeping cars while en-: route. A hor-.
roble dust Is raised, the sweeping it not
thorough and greatly discomforts pas
sengers. The editor suggests that cars
besswept only at terminals at q time
when passengers are not seated in the
coaches. # s'} !. ~ " ID. @sg.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-01-22
NOW is THE TiMEtTo UsE.HYoMEl

Cures catarrh and ,Prevents Colds.
No Stomach, Dosing, just Breathe ii.
At this season Of the year, catarrhal
troubles are very prevalent, and near
" every person suffers to q certain ex-
tent. 49,; ~ .ss:i I. $5s.:. Z:
Catarrh is actually the result of q
succession Of colds and can be easily
prevented if the proper treatment is
followed. 5>sE s.s.e. So. V }s., :-,=
Hyomei 10 q natural yet scientific
cure for the colds and grip troubles
that lead to catarrh, as well as 4 posi-
tive cure for the disease Itself. :s1-ss
. The balsamic air of Hyomei breath
ed through the small pocket inhaler
that comes with every outfit is filed
with germ killing and health giving
qualities that penetrate to the minut-
est air cells Of the head, throat and
lungs. It kills all catarrhal germs
frees the mucous membrane from
poisonous microbes, and makes per-
fect and complete cure Of catarrh..
s The complete outfit costs only 81,
white extra bottles 81 Hyomei can
be procured. for SOC. p. u Jones sells
II Hyomei on the no c1re, no pay plan,
and will refund the money Il it fails
- ~ 4.
stoS give perfect satisfaction. You take
no risk whatever in using Hyomei.
II - the only Treatment sold under q
guarantees 81 this nature where lead
ing local druggist agrees to return the
money Il the treatment fails to cure.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-01-22
For sale.

sS AZ great sacrifice. three lots An
block "a O rs; one lot "a block sO
Williams addition; -four lotz "a block
81. Williams add Hon ]: one lotsin block
"a, Mel tenzie,s "a dition III EarIy.
John pnnn.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-01-22

The lecture Course Their Cleary.
who lectures at the sAtheneum on jan
uary 2Sth has no superb on the mod
ern platform. He ~ II man q fine
physique and has q rich full voice.
His manner Ii earnest HE words elos
quent and patriotic and he captivates
and pleases III. IIeis ripe scholar.
I q brilliant orator q Christian gentle
man. and 4 patriotic American.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-01-22
3GREATEsT ioRRo OR OF THE AGE.
800 Souls hurled Into eternity Ii the

TwlnIlInn 81 n Eye. I'd
Most thrilling story ever told; larg-
ut and best book; splendidly Illus
Strated i; Memorial dition. retail only
$1.5o. Best terms; Credit given: Out
sflt free. Send 1oc for postage. Order
at once. Ba first II the held. $1,000
Is dsy 70 agents The Protestant Bibls
House Monon building. Chicago.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-01-22
PERSONALS.

p. Macomber ii down from
Wilton today. s.,. ss,.ss
Captain Grant Marsh came down last
night from Wash burn. VI; s.ss .} ;.$s
=. 3. Allen and Walter Shelton left
for Oregon last night. "A
.#z AZ p. Murphy Of Mandan came over
on the afternoon train. d &
Sheriff WEIGH Is about again after
g q: couple Of days illness. ... ~ 5s= 5 q
y. 7 s 7. Lyons has gone to Iowa to visit
his father now.s5 years old. d
Postmaster H. s. Oliver Of Lisbon
was an east bound passenger this af-,
ternoon, returning from trip to-
Montana s:$, +. 5$;t 5S5s 81
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-01-22
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STATE NEWS.

II is reported that Otto Grethen Of
the Flickertail Flicker has designs on,
Sentinel Butte and will start q news.
paper there. In keeping with his
Goodrich publication he will probably
call It the Sentinel Butte Buzzard. III