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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-08-16
SHOT BY KERsHAw POLICEMEN
w. T. Catoe Seriously Wounded in 3
Difficulty With Policeman.

Kersbaw, Aug. 9.-In difficulty be-
tween Mr.. JEFF Gregory and Mr.. W.
7. Catoe last night Mr.. Catoe was
seriously shot and was carried to the
sanltarium at Chester today for an
operation. His life is despaired of.
MIR. JEFF Gregory, who is one of the
town marshals. was on the beat and
unde rtook to arrest Mr.. Catoe, who
bad double barrel shotgun and a
pistol at the time of Mr.. Gregory's
attempt to make the arrest. This is
the second time Mr.. Catoe has been
shot by Mr.. Gregory, as they had
trouble two years ago.
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EDWARDS.

Edwards, Aug I've are suffering
some for rain now Fodder pulling is
the order of the day.
Mr. Sidney Corbitt, of Pinewood. :;
c. has been wishing relatives ana
friends here.
Mr.. Marvin Weldon and sister, Miss
Irene, spent Saturday in Camden,
also Mr.. L. 4. Wtite and son Law
renee.
Mr.. Leslie Lee of Columbia visited
his parents Mr.. and MIS- \. X. Lee
of this place.
Mrs. J. R. Kirkley who has been
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NEGRO RAPIST IN ENGLAND.
All Lancashire Stirred Up BY As.
sault of Negro Preacher On
White Woman.

London August l2-All Lancashire
is stirred up today over the rapine Of
a white woman, the wife Of miner
by Lifey, the pastor of negro
church He met the woman in tie
road and made Indecent proposals TO
her. Being refused, be attacked her,
she resisted and he then cut her
throat. The people threaten to organ
ize aud lynch him. The county con-
stahulary are guarding the prison
where he is confined awaiting trial.
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DARK CORNER.

Dark Corner, August 12.-We have
had several showers Of rain this week
and on last Wednesday we had a fine
rain. the largest we have had since
last spring, but not enough to hurt
NO storm, just a fine rain, which was
needed, as crops had begun to suffer
from the dry weather.
Cotton is opening rapidly; some
Farmers fear too fast, for if cotton
gets open they cannot get hands to
pull fodder, as they had rather pick
cotton than gather fodder.
/ attended the funeral yesterday Of
ar. c. c. Trimnal, of scswen. Rev.
z. fP. Lide preached the funeral at
me house to a large congregation of
friends and relatives. The interment
was at Bethel church, Mr.. Trimnal
was a Confederate soldier.
saw some fine corn on the ROAD
from here to Soeven, and from there
to Bethei church, and also some very
sorry, but there viii be more corn
made than it was thought possible
SIX weeks ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wash Scott, Of So
even, visited relatives here yesterday.
MRS. r. r. Ards, Of Rocky Bluff,
is visiting her father, Mr. Geo: 7.
Eeddings, at. Soeven, this week, and
attending the protracted meeting at
Bethel church, which Rev. T. P
Iyde, assisted by Rev. Lightfoot, is
carrying on there.
Miss Matte E. Weeks and brother,
Gus, visited Mr.. Joe Geddings, Of
P1newood, last Saturday and Sum
day.
Colds are very prevalent in. the
neighborhood, hardly a family that
escapes. There is no other sickness
sto report this week.
have learned that there is a por-
ZION Of Clarendon county, near Pa
nola, that has not had rain in eight
weeks, unless they have had it in the
last few days.
I hear there was a warm time on
ta,e train last Monday night as they
were returning from Augusta What
8 pity men wont let old John Barley
corn alone and make him behave
himself as he would if they would
INST leave him alone. But, the old
saying, "a fool and his money soon
part
some time soon Will tell your
readers Why this is called "A Dark
Corner
While in your city some time ago
a ssntleman said that there are two
classes, pessimists and optimists, and
was afraid that belonged to the
class that tried to make things look
worse than they are. I deny the
charge
Mr.. Ben Geddings. of Pinewood, is
visiting at Mr. w. ]. Ards today.
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New Haven, Conn. Aug IA
negro assaulted Eliza Henver white
girl. nineteen years old white, while
She wsS enroute nome TO-DAY. He
struck her wish black jack and then
accomplished his purpose. The girl is
in a serious condition. \ posse is
searching for the negro with the in
tent to lynch him when captured.
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COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.
HEWsY LETTERS FROM OUR sPE
CIAL CORRESPONDENTS.
Esems of interest From all Parts Of
Sumter and Adjoining Counties.

Noy1CE 10 CORRESPONDENTS.
Mail your letters so that they will
-reaca, this Office not later than Tues
nay snorning. When the letters are
received Wednesday it is almost an
asnpossability to have them appear in
me paper issued that day.
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Heriot, Aug. 15.-The little daugh-
ter, Mary, of Mr.. and Mrs. S. J. Hill
died last night at II o'clock. She was
sick only about two days. She was
about three years old. Our sympathy
is with the bereaved parents.
Mr.. Earnest Wactor and family Of
Sumter, have been visiting Mr.. r. c..
Wactor, and Will return to their home
this afternoon.
Misses Cora and Madge Weldon are
visiting Miss Cola Robertson at
Smithville, and they will attend the
meeting at Pisgah this week.
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DREW THE COLOR LINE.
Collector Crum Refused Wheel
Chair at LAsbury Park.


Asbury Park, \. J., Aug. IL Dr.
VIM. D. Crum, the colored collector
of customs at Charleston, s. c., who
is a summer visitor With his wife at
West Park, tried today to hire a
wheel chair for his wife for a ride on
the boardwalk. The proprietor re-
fused to order any Of his white lads
to push the chair. but said Dr. Crum
might have one if he would himself
wheel his wife. Dr. Crum declined
to do So
\ freight train of 50 cars was de-
rallied and wrecked at Pacolet Mon
day morning. The damage is esti-
mated at $2o.0Qo.
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Pipewood, Aug. 9.--Miss A. G..
Weeks, of Sumter, is visiting her
brother Mr.. j. ". Weeks.
Mrs. Cope IF Orangehurg, is on
visit to her brother Dr.. P. NJ. Salley.
Miss HELEN Broughton, Of Sumter.
and Miss Beaufort Smith, OF Richland
are on a visit to their uncle MI. u.
W. Smith.
The Rev. Carl Bartb, Presbyterian
Evangelist and Rev. Porter are con-
Quoting very interesting services at
Pinewood this week.
Messrs. W. D. Epperson and Z. A.
Lawrence have retn rned from Atlanta
Ga.
Mrs. Inez Stack, of Florence, Mrs.
". F Stack and daughter Wilhelmina,
of Sumter are visiting MI. N. =.
Stack.
Maj. q. B. Richardson has returned
from trip to Pamela, s.. @.
DR.. G. W. B. Smith, of Summer
ton, spent several days in town Last
week. 4
Mr.. Jas. P. Lawrence. Jr:, who
has been sick with fever in Sumter
Hospital is well and is at home again.
DR.. Murray has completed additions
to mis- Office which is very conven-
iert and comfortable building.
Several parties from here took ad-
vantage of the cheap excursion rates
to Augusta Monday returning thursday
morning somewhat fatigued.
Mr.. Frank Grifiu, son Of Mr.. b. y.
Griffin. ls undergoing an operation at
the Mood -Osteen In6rmary in Sumter.
Nh. j. G. Lanaham, of Summerton,
was noted in town Monday.
We have had very seasonable weather
for the last month. Crops are good
as can he expected.
Miss Susan Richardson has returned
from Glenn Springs.
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ming, are visiting friends in town.
Mrs. Inez Stack, of Florence, re-
turned home Monday.
Miss Camilla Geddings arrived
home Saturday, after spending some
time in the mountains.
Mr.. Arthur Toomer, Of Charleston,
is visiting the home Of DR.. J. B.
Richardson.
Miss Matte Dukes, of Orangeburg
is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. S
Broughton.
Rev. Carl Barth left Sunday after
noon for Summerton.
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visiting relatives IN Orangepurg has
returned home, accompanied by her
sister, Miss Annie Mackey.
Mr.. apd Mrs A. K Weldon of
Braun spent Satuday and Sunday with
relatives here.
Mr.. Mavin Weldon spent Sunday at
Braun.
Oakland and Spring Hill mines
crossed bats Thursday. The scores ran
fifteen to four in favor of Spring Hill.
Mrs. F. G. PEBBLES and daughter.
Mrs A. B. White are in Camden
today.
Mrs. J. R. Mcleod has returned
home after a pleasant visit to relatives
near Ridgeway S. G.
Misses Eva and Lucille Britton are
visiting their sister, Mrs. D. M. Nc
Caskill of Camden.
Max, Aug. i4.-rhree trusty's. Of
the chain gang under supervision of
S. ]. Tomlinsor did little road work
about here last week.
The recent rains were refreshing !;
and cotton is opening rapidly.
One day last week while two ladies
were driving across Lynches river their
horse became frightened and backed
of the causeway and turned the buggy
upside down: but fortunately the ladies
had gotten out, in haste, no doubt.
Two gentlemen came along and soon
set them right After all, mep are
right serviceable.
Miss Selma Burgess of Mouzon is
spending this week at the home OF
Mr.. J. L. Moore.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-06-28
RIDGEWAY
{ From the Review. }

Miss Anna Williams of Monona,
came yesterday for visit with Miss
Helen Baker.
Martin Qualey is here from Lake
Andes, S. D., making visit with
relatives here.
Mrs. Geo. Schamel, of DEBORAH,
has been making her parents, VIM.
Kratz, a visit this week.
Rev. l.. A. Haatvedt, of Grand
Forks n. d., came yesterday for a
visit with relatives near here.
Mesdames o. r. Ringoen and Ed.
Bakken drove down TO DEBORAH, Tues
day, for a visit with relatives,
Ed. Reed and wife, who have been
taking view pictures here the past
week, left for Ossian the first Of the
week.
W. & Johnson went TO Rossyllle
Yesterday, in response to a telephone
message stating that his aunt, Mrs.
Barlow was not expected to live.
Misses Tilda and Emma Anderson
returned home from Conover last
Tuesday, where they have been visit
ing the past week.
Richard and Geo. Bothner, who
We're called home by the illness and
death of their mother, returned to their
work at the Twin Cities.
Mesdames Libbey and Maricle went
to Burr Oak the first of the week TO
attend an Old Settlers picnic and for
visit with relatives.
Miss Bertha Hopen, who has been
trimming in Annie Evans millinery
shop, returned to her home at Chippe-
wa Falls, Wis. this week Monday.
Mesdames Lyon and Ringeon depart
ed Tuesday evening for an extended
visit in Chicago. They were joined
at Calmar by TWO of Mrs. Ringoen' S
brothers from DEBORAH
W. G.. Johnson and Henry Butz
went to Milwaukee last Sunday eve
ming. Mr.. Johnson goes for the pur-
pose of placing his patent hame clip
with jobbing house thele. He has
the clip already OH the names now, and
undoubtedly has them in such shape
now that jobbing houses will handle
them, which means for Mr.. Johnson
good income from his invention
We hope that his trip will enable
him TO get his goods placed on the
market. He certainty has good
patent; something that every horse
man ought to have.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-06-28
RAVENA
From our regular correspondenn

(trbm our egularcorfespondenD
June 26, 1905.
The Misses Martha and MALTA Brown.
Carrie Sersland and Maria Orvella,
were up to Minneapolis several days
last week.
Beckman Bros. gave dance i'll their
barn "Wednesday evening.
Roman Holtey was up from near
Fesina Sunday, the guest of relatives.
Bonnie Eimers expects to celebrate
the 4th at West Union.
Philip Wagner returned from Prairie
du Chen the latter part of the week.
August Lansing was a Postville
visitor the fore part of the week.
Mr. and Mrs. August Peck were
visiting with relatives in Ossian
Sunday.
Miss5Laura Lerdall is visiting with
friends in this vicinity at this writing.
Mrs. Fritz Averng of Postville
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
Alderman Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Caster from
near Eldorado were visiting with
friends in Ravena Wednesday.
Mrs. Hernes of Postville was a
visitor at Z. Alderman the fore
part of last week.
The remains of Albert Rosa. of
Nebraska, were inferred in the Green
wood Cemetery Sunday at p. III.
The funeral services were conducted
by Rev Smith. of Calmar.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-06-28
Highway Notice No. 1858.

To all whom it NAV concern:
The Commissioner appointed TO
view and locate a highway, COM
mencing at n. +. corner of Section
10. Township 81, Range ., west of the
9th P. M. in County Road No. chilli
in Winnesheik County, running
thence S. 1915 chains, thence s 49,
degrees West 10 chs. Thence s. 10
degrees W. As iks-then s. 49,
degrees W. IS ks. The last
two courses being the cen er of a forty
foot road. Then 30 TT. road 5. 20
degrees W. $40 chs then West 80
chs. Then 5. SO degrees W. 10 chs
then s. 161a degrees West > chs. the
last course crossing c. NJ. q St. p. r.
r. right of way. Then 5. 30 degrees
". "a chs TO the n. q s IN line then
South on d line SO. 30 CHI. to connect
with Road No. CIV. and there termi-
mating Said Road to be 90 feet wide
and etfecting land owned by Daniel
j. Falnes, Wenzel Frana, Ingval
Olson. f. j. Dyrland, Andrew Peter
son and Matthias Philips has reported in
favor of the establishment thereof, and
all objections thereto or claims for
damages must be filed in the Au-
ditor's office on or before noon of the
1st day of September A. ID. 1905, or
such highway will be established
without reference thereto.
1. LINNEVOLD.
Auditor of Winneshiek County,
Iowa. 25-4.
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john Elwick's berries at Marsh 5
grocery store. Also anything else you
want in the fruit or grocery line.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-06-28
Notice Administrators Sale.

To all who may be concerned:
You and each of you, will take notice, that
the undersigned, administrator of the estate
of Samuel Rosa, deceased under order of the
District Court of Iowa, in and for Winnie
shiek County, will at the front door of the
Court House, at the City of DEBORAH, Iowa,
on the 22nd day of July. 1905, at 80 O'Clock
p. NJ. offer for sale to the highest bidder for
cash. the following real property, to-wit:
Lots and 10, block 8; lots and 10, block
I. Also that part of lot II, of the subdi.
vision of $. w. "a. of the n. K. a, of Sec
ton 2l.9S-S, not heretofore conveyed to l..
o. Rogness, and North of his line to
line running East and West, parallel with
the south line of lot owned by one Ole
Mikkelson Also lots !, s, 9 and &c. block
s, all in Paine X O'Connors Addition to
the City of DEBORAH, Iowa.
The said administrator reserves the right
to reject any and all bids, and the said sale
when made, to be subject to the approval OF
the said Court.
Govern yourselves accordingly.
Dated at DEBORAH. Iowa, nth Of June, A. ID.
1905.
ELMER Rosa,
25-4 Administrators.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-06-28
CLAY HILL
tFrom orr regular correspondence

From our regular correspondence
June 26. 1905.
Mr. Henry Gross returned from q
two months sojourn in Dakota and
Minnesota last Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Stve and Mrs. Grenna of De-
corah We're calling at Geo. Frye s
home last Monday.
Miss Gladys Goocher of Cresco is
guest at the home of O.. L. Pearson
She came with Mrs. p. who was visit
ing at Cresco.
Ida Larson of Canoe is staying at
F. j. 4anson's.
Mr.. Jesse Brown of Princeton,
Mimi, is guest at the home of his
grandmother. Mrs. Geo. Tyler.
Mrs. Rastetter and Mrs. Peters were
at DEBORAH Wednesday.
Canoe were calling on friends Monday.
Miss Allie Seegmiller Sundayed at
DEBORAH.
Mr.. Albert Christen of DEBORAH was
in our burg Friday.
Miss Judith Sorenson spent Friday
at Franklin Prairie.
Fred Elwick is at home from school
duties at Mt. Vernon.
Mr.. Stokoph of Locust was at John
Matters Friday.
Miss Bessie Mcmahon is spending
the summer at her uncle's, Mr.. Will
JAMS.
E. Harvick of DEBORAH was in oul
burg Sunday evening.
Mrs. Pearson concluded her visit al
G.. L. Pearson's Saturday.
Carl Gilbertson and brother Sunday
ed in our burg.
Miss Cynthia and Ira Steele were
callers in our burg Friday.
Quite an excitement was caused il
our burg Thursday concerning the
smoke that was seen towards Free
port. 1t was later learned that the
paper mill burned.
A number of people attended the
social at Smiths on Franklin Prairie
last Thursday. and also the ricnit
at Halse's Friday.
Miss Half returned to her home a,
DEBORAH last Saturday, after a visit
at the home or her sister, Mrs. g.
Glover.
The game of ball played yesterday
between ClayHillSeniors and Decoral
was won by the former.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-06-28
Work is for the Worker

Your savings are the visible sub.
stantial proof of work that is done.
They are the evidence of industry and
thrift. Now, why not (let your
savings work for you. Bring in what
you have today and we will give
you pass book with the amount you
leave with us, credited thereon.
From the moment you leave your
money here il will work for YOU
faithfully and each January and July,
we render an account Ito you of..tht
work it has done. in the interest that
we place to your credit.
Winneshiek County State Bank, De
corah, Iowa. 25-2
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-06-28
CASTALIA
From our regular correspondence

From our regular correspondence
June 26, 1905.
All are invited to come and see the
fire works Fourth of July night
Mrs. Frank Dowd and Glen went to
Cedar Rapids Monday to visit her
mother.
Willie Putnam visited at Postville
last week.
Mrs. James Hunter returned from
Des Moines last week.
Alta Thornton has been on the sick
list but is recovering.
Miss Martha Yarhouse returned to
Giard Monday, after few weeks
stay at the Haefner home.
Mrs. Willard Bollman and children
of Lime Springs arrived Tuesday for
a visit with the John Spahr family.
About twenty of the young folks
picniced out in Caldow's woods We'd
nesday afternoon. The picnic was for
Miss Ada Lawson before her departure
from Castalia
Mrs. r. Cornell and baby came
home from West Superior Monday
night.
Mrs. James w. Windell and son
Vern came down from Chester Wednes-
day, to visit while Vern is recovering
from his hard siege of sickness.
Mrs. Riggs came from Clear Lake
Thursday to visit at thehome of her
son. W.K.
Miss Lena Peterson has returned
home to Farmersburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Steve Allen and child
rem returned to DEBORAH Friday.
Miss Bessie Allen went to DEBORAH
Friday and returned Saturday.
Miss Ada Lawson returned to Ches-
ter Saturday.
b. Fortcamp and family of McGregor
visited Sunday with Will Cooks.
The Junior Leaguers spent Saturday
down in Caldow's woods and you may
be sure they had good time.
RICHARDS. George Theron Rich
ards was born April 3, 1882, and pass
ed to the great beyond OH June 23rd,
1905. Altho death was not unexpected
it came as shock to his many friends.
He went TO Seattle. WASH, about 2
years ago for his health from which
he derived but little benefit. He re-
turned and remained here until Sep
tember and then went to La Junta,
Colorado, with his brother Wellie.
remaining there until the latter part
of May and then returned home to
spend his remaining days. AL the
kindness and care his loving brothers
could give him was given cheerfully
but of no avail, the disease had done
| its work. and every thing possible was
done to make his last days peaceful.
1.-The |. T" as he was Familiarity called
was an exceptionally bright AND
talented boy. Always happy and
cheerful and with pleasant WORD
for all. He leaves to mourn his loss
one sister, Mrs. G.. l.. Wihdell OF
Seattle, Wash. and brothers. w. +.
of La Junta, Col. A. NJ. of Salem, 5.
ID. and Lester of this place. "A. Nj.
Richards of Salem, s. ID. was the only
one able TO attend the funeral, the
distance being SO great for the Others.
The funeral was held Sunday from
the Universalist church and intermeni
in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Mrs.
Olmstead of DEBORAH preached the
| funeral sermon. The brothers have
the sympathy of the entire community
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-06-28
HESPER
From our Regular Co respondent

From our Regular Co respondent.
June 26. 1905.
Miss Retta Mitchell has returned
from attending School at Fairbault,
MINI.
An ice cream sociable takes place
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. b. NJ.
White tomorrow evening.
Miss Mamie Slack of New Sharon.
Iowa. is making an extended visit
with her numerous Hesper friends
B. G.. Street is marketing fine
lot of strawberries this season.
J. NJ. Lein Of Mabel took cha rye
of the Blacksmith shop in the absence
Of Mr.. Reid.
The little daughters of Mr.. and
Mrs. f. D. Baker Of DEBORAH are visit
ing grandpa and grandma Carter.
DR. Jensen of Spring Grove was a
professional caller on Mrs Gu. Tam
hes Saturday.
Mrs Lucy Rust has returned from
Prairie du Chem. She recently ac-
companied her father, G. b. Pike.
who is taking treatment at the SAM
tarium.
Miss Mae Decker is spending the
week with DEBORAH friends.
Peter Hammervold and family of
Kendallville passed through town this
morning.
y large crowd of men are hauling
stone from the T. O.. Meader quarry
for the erection of the new church of
Mabel
R. Reid accompanied his brother
John to La Crosse last week, where
he goes to have an operation on his
face.
Rev. II. g. Carter and Rev. +. +. Lee
are on the program for addressed the
18th.
Childrens day was observed at the
NJ. E. church Sunday morning. The
rostrum was prettily decorated with
beautiful palms and flowers. The
program was very appropriate for the
month of June. a large audience
greeted the occasion.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-06-28
SPIELVILLE.

From our Regular Cores pondent)
June 26, 1905.
Fl. Huber was down from the Fort
Thursday.
The masons have began laying the
foundation for the Kovalik residence.
\. g. Heck aud I. Schmitz were
callers i'll our vicinity one day last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Cooper and Miss
Regina Kapler were calling on friends
at Calmar last Friday.
Mds. Mikesh and Mashek were visit
ing friends at Protovin last Sunday
returning home Monday.
Miss Lou Kapinos returned home
from McGregor last week for an eX-
tended visit at her parents home.