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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-07-11
HOMICIDE IN oRANGEBURG.

Oran:yeburg, July s.-There was a
shooting affair here this afternoon be-
tween Jefferson NJ Way and John D.
Palmer and the latter was shot dead
by the former. Mr.. Palmer was shot
through the head, the ball entering
about the eye and death ensued. at
once.
The shooting occurred in the store
Of Mr.. Way. just across Market street,
IRON, the postofice. The report is that
Palmer went to Ways store and they
:la& a talk. Later Palmer returned
70 he store and the report is that he
ope1ed fire on Way The latter ran
behind his counter and grabbed his
pistol which he is said to have always
kept hung up, and then he opened
fire Palmer's pistol is said to have
seen eraptied when it was found ly-
ing beside his body on the store floor.
Way is said to have shot four times.
Ways hand was hurt from splinters
from oae of Palmer's balls striking
the store counter.
1t is said that the difficulty grew out
Of Ways objections to attentions that
Palmer was paying to a grown daugh-
ter Of the former. Palmer is said to
have been drinking. Way is a man
over so years old. while Palmer was
about 80 years old.
Sheriff Dukes arrested Way a short
time after the shooting and he is now
in custody-The State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-07-11
STATE CAMPAIGN RE.OPENS.
No HAPPENINGS OF A sENsA-
TIONAL NATURE.
A Good Deal of Hot Tall1-scnator
Blease Renewed His Attack or
Senator Manning. Accusing Him Of
Inconsistency. and Quoting From
Mr. slanning's Record in the House
and Senate.

Columbia, July 9.-The campaign
meeting kere today was divided into
two sections, and aIl-day sucker and a
night matinee for Senator Tillman's
special stunt. Thee were some good
speeches at the day sessions, particu-
larly those Of Senator Blease, General
Youmans and Mir. John Mcmahon.
Mr.. Bleasce unnasked his battery to-
day lie did not use stiiletto, but
got right out into the open and used
his sledge hammer on Senator Man
ming. It is very evident that Mr..
Blease has gotten out his sledge ham
mer for use on Mr.. Manning, as he
welded it evidently against Mr.. Man
ming, no doubt counting him as
worthy meat. One Of the slaps that
Mr.. BIease directed against Mr.. Man
ming was that the backbone Of the
Raysor-M Manning dispensary bill came
frol, the workshop Of Senator Till
man and that it came typewriter
from Senator Tillman to the dispen-
sary caucus. This was the statement
yet undenied.
Senator Manning took a turn out of
Mr. Martin F. Ansel by asking him
wherein was his consistency in deny
ing the option Of hgh license when he
favored each county acting for itself
when he was so insistent in advocating
county action.
Cen. Youmans loses none Of his real
eloQuence with his ripening age. He
made 6. ringing speech and received
real applause. Mr.. Lyon shows that he,
TOO, can steam up and hit out from
the shoulder when so inclined, and he
did so today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-07-11
Death of MI. 3. keels.

Mr.. I. B. Keels, an old and highly
respected citizen of Sumter. died at
his residence on Sumter street Friday
morning at SIS o'clock from stroke
Of paralysis, which he suffered about
a week ago. this being his third OF
fourth attack.
Mr.. Keels has been a resident OF
Sumter for many years and was at
tho tire of his death a valued en-
ploye of the Atlantic Coast Line rail-
road.
Mr.. Keels leaves a wife and four
children, Mrs. Palmer, Of Georgetown;
Miss Gussie, Messrs. Robert H. and p.
Taylor Keels, besides q wide circle OF
friends and acquaintances to mourn
his death.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-07-11
The Recorders Court.

B. H. Honso was tried by Recorder
I:urst Monday on tie charge OF
public drunkenness. lie plead guilty
and was fined $780,. Officer Weeks
made the arrest.
II. L. Bryan and Buford Hussey
were arrested by Officer Weeks and
Gallagher for public drunkenness and
disturbing the peace. They were
both found guilty and fined respec-
lively $500 and $1,000.
There we.e rbree cases ou The dock
e5 of.. Recorder Hurst yesterday
Tor fai1oFe To Go street duty or pay J.e
regular comm10etiou tax. Ihey gere
agsi1s1 John McDoaald. W II. Wear-
er saa ". D. u. Green, ali being az
rested by Officer T1ibble. The first
named has had hearing and was re-
quired to pay the tax with the pen.
atty of s1.5o. The others have not had
a trial yet.
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Dropped Dead.

Poter Giles, a colored man from
Lanes. applied at the office of the
Penn Lumber Company for work last
week. He worked Until the noon
hour and had started for his dinner,
and when about so yards from the
mill he fell to the ground. When those
who saw him fall reached him he only
lived a few seconds. Coroner Flowers
was notified ard went Immediately to
l.old an inquest After examining a
few witnesses and hearing the state
ment of the physicians it was decided
that an inquest was unnecessary, as
the deceased came to his death from
natural causes-probably heart dis
ease.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-07-11

At meeting of CAME Cock Lodge,
10. Il, K. Of P, held on Monday
night. the rank Of Knight was con-
ferred upon Messrs. J. NJ. Brogdon. j.
P. Commander. C. A. Bruner, D. P.
Shuler. Geo. P. Booth, w ". Nc
Conne!l, J. H. Holiday, n. H. Hodge
and J. j. Whilden. There are seven
candidates for the rank OF Page next
Monday night
The Old court house is becoming
very much shut in and if the ewner Of
tne single remaining vacan- OF should
conclude to erect building the coun-
x officers would have to seek other
quarters. It is thought that the
erectie,: of the court house viii re-
qui.e at least a year, aad it viii be
needed iong before il is completed.
Alr Charles Pinc<ney oe stateburg.
has entered the race fer County su-
perintenient Of Education. and viii
make az active contest for the Office
Ize IS quite popular where Known and
is strongly endorsed for the Office by
those wi:o know him best
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-07-11

The guard house is the only proper
place for drunk and disorderly persons
and every man who creates dis
turbanee or uses Questionable Ian
guage in the ball park, be he a Sumter
man or a visitor, should be arrested
and locked up until be gets sober.
There is no use in temporizing or try
ing to deal gently and considerably
with such cattle. Run 'em in in a
hurry and prevent further trouble.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-07-11
The Sumter baseball team has no

The Sumter baseball team has no
grounds for complaint that they have
not received proper support. Sumter
has been back Of the home team to a
man AMI will continue to give the
team hearty and loyal support, but
the team must play ball and play to
win to merit this enthusiastic sup
port If the team gets hacked and
fails to play with vim and determina-
ton, even though defeated few
times, the public will lose interest and
the support heretofore given will be
withdrawn.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-07-11
THE ALCoLU RAILROAD CO.

WI! offer for sale every Friday, Satur-
day and Monday during June. July
August and September, 1906, round
trip tickets over It's road at reduced
ra-es. gooG to return until the follow
ing Tuesday. This notice is subject to
change or withdrawal without notice.
Your patronage is solicited. For fur
ther information, address P. r. Alder
man, Traffic Manager, Alcolu. S. c.
6-6-4rl
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-07-11

There's no git OF earth or sky,
Which your rich stores withhold,
Il is the breath Of .ife to me.
Your famous Rocky Mountain Tea.
-Chiaa's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-07-11
The opinion of the supreme Co

The opinion of the Supreme C"urS
IN the case of the state ". John Hen
derson. indicted Tor the murder of his
wife. Mary Henderson. mas beaa flied.
The tribunal of last resort overruled
all of the exceptions of the defend
ants attorneys and affirmed the cour5
below. Henderson Will be sentenced at
the next term of the Court of General
Sessions
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-07-11

Have you thought about where the
new postoftice should be located to
be most convenient to majority of the
city? Bids for site viii De called for
in the near future.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-07-11
DEATH.

Miss Madge Weldon, daughter of
Mr. R. P. Weldon, of Heriots, died on
July Srd after an illness. of six weeks.
aged 81 years Tie funeral services
were held at ST. Johns Church.
Smithville, on July 4th.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-07-11
Has Stood The Test for 10 I1aIy.
Read What The New York Mercantile and FL
nancial Times has to Say of the Mill
bourne Mills.
(Staff Correspondence. J

When glance the pages history find many
and commercial establishments which stand
connecting links the Philadelphia of the present and the
Philadelphia the past but there probably that
that so widely avoby known under title the Mlbourne
Mills Company Its long and successful representative
one type which American commercial
pursuits high standard passing beyond all foreign
rivalry approach of the hundred and fteh of
marks and important epoch its long and useful
connection with the and business interests OF the
Quaker City.
history of the company year that Samuel Sellers
purchased from William Penn tract OF land and ad
Joining the of the present Mlbourne Mills at Sixty
third which about that time small flour mill
built 1t until I7 however that John Sellers hrst
grandson the original purchaser began the property
and larger MILL which later to become the great l
today In 1914 the second mill erected by
John Sellers second and operated for period of fifty years by
Jof Sellers third as lessee and Improvements were made
and in 1885 the property passed into the control
the Mbourne Mills Company of which John Sellers tourt be-
the first President.
the trouble glance back the history
trade effort in Philadelphia he will probably find
which to the unusual distinction OF having
successful practically
than hundred fifty while at the same time the
energy ability have been displayed the of
during all of these years have had the gratifying result
steadily broadening its operations Our
referring old ard important enterprise merely that of
particuazno it as one commercial establishments of
the Quaker CITY that should attempt
description of the complete of the plant
of the superior facilities command for general manufacturing and
would be equally this celebrated brand already
Joys reputation for its uniform excellence purity and
Wholesomencss
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-07-11

DIR. l. J. Corbett. in association
with Dr.. J. A. Hayne and NJ. j. r.
Rutledge have organized the South
err Oaks Sani.arium Co. Of Green
vile, S. c., with a capital stock OF
$1,000. Dr.. Corbett is native Of this
city. a son OF SIR. ). n Corbett.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-07-11
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

The Bank of sumter-s1atement.
Charles Pinckney-For superinten-
dent of Education.
Mrs. Ella Morgan osteen-sum-
mar. Boarders Wanted.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-07-11

returned to the city Monday, after
two weeks pleasant stay on Pawley
Island.
Mr.. j. H. yilleneuve, of st. Au-
gustine, Fla, is in the city on a
visit to his sister, Mrs. J. Walter
Durant.
Mrs. E. j. Conner and Miss Julia
Phillips came up from Charleston to
spend the Fourth with Mrs. l.. B.
DuRant.
Miss Jennie Barnett left for the
mountains on last Thursday, where
she will remain for the balance of the
summer.
Mr.. James s. Rogers, of Mccall, S.
O., made short call to Mr. Howard
Jones, Of Brogdon, one afternoon
last week.
Mrs. P. G. Bowman and Misses
Lemie and Mable Bowman havs re.
turned from visit to relatives in
Darlington.
Mr. 6. ". Connoe, graduate of
Northern Illinois College Of Optics, is
now in the city with the view of
locating here.
Mrs. E. Wells and Misses Ethel and
Mary Carson have gone to the noun
tains of Western North Carolina to
spend the summer.
Mr D. L. Rambo returned on Sat
urday from Hartsville, whore he has
been teaching in the Pee Dee Sum
mer School for the past month.
Mrs. G. ". Bostauer aud soas.
Henry, Clarence and Carey, Left On
Tuesday for Statesville, n. C., where
they will remain until September.
Miss Elliott Taylor, CT Dallas, Tex,
IS visiting Ser uncle. Mr.. W. H.
Scale. She is a daughter Of Mr.. John
". Taylor, formerly of this county.
Mr.. Aueustus Merrimau, of Orange
burg, has accepted the position of
bookkeeper for Mr.. ". B. Boyle, and
has entered upon the discharge of
his duties.
Mr.. D. E. Jordan, who hss been in
the employ of Mr.. J. K Doyle for
some time past, left on Sunday night
for Asheville, n. c., where he Will
spend some time.
Judge r. o. Purdy has rented the
Careton residence and Will move into
it in few days. Judge Purdy is no
stranger N Pickens, having spent che
summer here.-Picke-s correspondent
News and Courier.
Mrs. .Alheit Brown and children.
Albert and Louise, of Charleston. are
on visit 20 her mother, Mrs. NJ NJ.
Willeford, at No. 10 Church Street
Mrs. Brown has many friends here
who are glad 10 sSe her again.
Mrs. Wm. Patterson, VINO has been
spending some time in Charleston with
relatives &nd friends. has returned to
the city, being accompanied by Miss
Minnie Elizabeth Rivers, who will
spend some time as her guest.
DR.. Il NJ. Stuckey and family re-
turned 10 the city on "Wednesday.
after an absence of about six weeks, a
part Of which time was spent by DR..
stuckey IN Chicago, where ne took a
postgraduate course on the diseases
of children. Mrs. stuckey and emil
.dren in the meantime being on visit
to her old home in Kentucky.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-07-11

The Third Regiment has been or
dered 10 leave Charleston for Chatta-
nooga on July 21tIl to go into camp at
Chickamaugga.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-07-11

A Npa5nless cure for pain. ones
pain, are curable. HOLSTERS ROCKY
Mountain Tea comes TO ones relief
Immediately. Tea or Tablets, 50
cents. China's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-07-11
PERSONAL.

Nj. j. V. Wilson has returned from
Cheraw.
Gr. Cecil Wilson has returned from
Glenn Springs.
Hon. 7. G. Mcleod was in the city
Friday afternoon.
Miss Rosa Bregdon is spending q
month in Beaufort.
Col j. j. Dargan, of Stateburg,
w.s in the city Monday.
Nj. T. T. Upshur has gone to Vir.
ginia to spend some time.
Miss Gussie Hood is visiting Mrs.
Marie Baker at Calhoun Fails.
Miss Agnes Corbett, of Greenville,
is visiting relatives in the city.
Mr.. j. j. Team and little Miss Mat
tie spent Sunday On Pawley Island.
Miss Eva Bethea, of Latta, is visit
Ing her sister, Mrs. I. 7. Hamilton.
Mr.. A. j. Moses is at home from
Wrightsville Beach for few days
stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. W. McGrew have
returned from visit to Orangeburg
county.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Harry Spann ar.
rived in the city Saturday frcm their
bridal trip.
Mr.. D. ". Cuttino and family have
gone go Horseshoe, n. c., for stay
of two weeks.
Dr.. and Mrs. Il. T. Abbott and
daughter lett yesterday afternoon TO,
Niagara Falls.
Mrs. Theo. Barbie and little son,
Theo, Of Olengeburg, are visiting
Mrs. T. E. White.
Mr.. Van Gregory, formerly Of this
city. but now Of Cneraw, town
for few days stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Bull and boys
are at home after having spent several
weeks in Charleston.
Misses Margaret and Gertrude
Fagen, Of Washington, D. c., are
visiting Mrs. j. W. McKeiver.
Miss Willie Brunson returned home
Friday evening from very pleasant
visit to friends in Atlantis, Ga.
Miss Leila KibIer, of Monroe, N.
G.. is visiting her sister, Mrs. ". A..
Kinard, on West Liberty Street.
Miss Mildred Mellett, who has been
spending some TINE III this cisy, 6es
Iezuraea 70 her home Il WedgeGeld.
Mrs. S. Berry. OF Macon. Ga, and
her daughter, :.tlss adeie, are visiting
Mrs. " S. Cherry OF Church Street.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-07-11
Memorial Servings.

The friends Of the ate james Z.
Tindal a.e invited 70 attend his mem
orial services at Calvary Baptist
church SUNDAY morning. July l5tfl.
AZ Il o'ciocb
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-07-11

You are often out Of sorts. your
body lacks energy. your nerves are
weak, bad taste in your mouth; Why
not heln nature ~ taking Holster :
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-07-11

Entered at the Postoffice at Sumter, S.
c., as Second Class Matter,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-07-11

Those who have been buying this -four from,
Us for Is or more years will confirm the state
12eslt as to It's unifoina excellence purity and
Wnoles01aeness.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1906-05-01
In the District Court OF the State of
Nevada, In and For the County of
Ormsby.

In the Matter of the Estate of Mary
Hopper. Deceased.
Pursuant to an order of sad Court,
made on the 9th day of April, A. D.
1906, notice is hereby given that
Saturday, the 18th day of May, A. D..
1906, at 10 o'clock A. M. of said day,
at the Courtroom of said Court, at
the Courthouse, in the City of Carson,
County Of Ormsby, have been ap-
pointed as the time and place for
proving the reputed lost Will and
testament OF said Mary Hopper, de-
ceased, and for hearing the appH-
cation of Margaret Lloyd, for the
issuance to her Of Letters Testament
ary, when and where any person in
terested may appear and contest the
said Will, and many file objections n
writing to the granting Of Letters
Testamentary to sad petitioner.
Dated, April 9th. 1906.
H. B. Van Etten. Clerk
Harrison & Moran, Attorneys for Pc
titioner.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1906-05-01
The Eagle Market.

We offer you choice raeats fresh NJ
cold storage as you please, lard, bacon
Hams and Boiled Hams in quantities
to suit you, eggs and butter, strictly
fresh. Our goods are nll good. put
up in good shape. Our service is
good, our prices are good for you.
Gives US your order for chickene u
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1906-05-01

Frank Mpunce, has been Jailed in
Sacramento on a charge Of entic'ng
young girls to go to Manhattan for
illicit purposes.
Manhattan raised $4,000 in coin in
one hour for San Francisco's stricA
en- people.
A group of copper mines in Har-
mony Canyon. five miles from Win
nemucca have been bonded to an
eastern company.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1906-05-01

The New York Evening Mail and
Express estimates over eighty mill
ions has been invested in Nevada
mines by capitalist of that city.
Water has been found at q depth
of fifty feet in the desert part Of
Churchill county.
The concentrating plant of the Ne
vada Con. Company, operating IN
White Pine county, will have daily
capacity Of 1000 tons.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1906-05-01
TOURIST EXCURSION PARTIES TO
TIE EAST

Over the Scenic Line of the World
If you are going East and want to
save money, yet travel with pleasure
and comfort, it will pay you to inves.
tgate our personally conducted Tour.
lst Excursions. These parties are in
charge Of Manager who accompanies
the cars through to st. Louis, Chicago
and the Atlantic Coast, and gives his
personal attention to the welfare OF
each passenger in his charge. The
schedules are arranged so as to pass
through the world-famed scenery on
the Denver and Rio rande Railway
by daylight. Open-top observation
cars something entirely new) are
free to all passengers. Let US know
where you are going and we will be
glad to give you full information about
your trip, the lowest rates of 1are. and
send you free of charge some beauti.
fully illustrated books Of travel.
w. J. SHOTWELL,
General Agent Denver and Rio Grande
52o Market Street, San Francisco, Cal
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1906-05-01
TOURIST EXCURSION PARTIES TO
THE EAST.

Over the Scenic Line of the World.
If you are going east and want TO
save money, yeti ravel with pleasure
and comfort, it will pay you to In
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of a Manager who accompanies the
cars through oSt Louis, Chicago
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the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad
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w. J. SHOTWELL,
! General Agent
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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1906-05-01
DR.. cHAS Won DADESkY,

physician and Surgeon, Once opposite
the State Capitol, Cor. King aud
Carson Street.. Residence, Judge
HawIey HOUSE.
Office Hours.-1 to and to 3
p. M.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1906-05-01
TheLittleRe eX
Gas Burner

Makes its own gas from oil and takes the place
of wood and coal for cooking and heating stoves
Clean and Economical, No Smoke, No
Fumes and no SCOT
Fits any kind of stove without drilling holes, and
can be adjusted instantly 1t is SO simple and use
full that no FIRMLY can afford to be without it.
Will be exhibited for few days only at
The Park Hotel Sample Room
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1906-05-01
Pound to Open

The City Marshal has received Or
ders from the City Trustees to en-
pound all loose stock found on the
streets of this city. From this date
the Marshal will follow the aw to the
letter and all stock found upon the
streets will be empounded and re-
main there until the owners pay the
damages.
VIM. KINNEY,
City Marshal
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1906-05-01
DR.. ALBERT E. MERKLE.

Physician and Surgeon. Office over
Nye and 0rmsby County Bai-.
Office Hours-A. M. 10 to 1G;
p. M. 1 to 8; p. M. 7 to 8.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1906-05-01
OFFICIAL COUNT OF STATE
FUNDS.
STATE OF NEVADA.

County of Ormsby, s.
John Sparks and W. G. Doug
lass being first duly swo'n
say they are members of the
Board of Examiners of the State Of
New, than on the 9th day Of Feb rs
they, (after having ascertained froro
the books of the State Controller the
amount of money that should be in
the Treasury made an Official eXami-
nation and count of the money AMI
vouchers for money in the State Tire
asury of Nevada and found the same
correct as follows:
Coin 257,242 30
Paid coin vouchers not re-
turned to Controller 4O,911 rs
Total 29S,154 ub
State School Fund Securities.
Irredeemable Nevada State
School bond 3S0,00O 90
Mass. State 3 Per cent
| bonds 537 900 90
/ Nevada State Bonds 1o5,7O0 90
Mass. State 311a per cent
bonds $4,000 90
United States Bonds 215,000 90
Total 1.996,S54 66
w. G. Douglass
John Sparks
Subscribed and sworn before me this
9th day Of Feb, A. D. 1906.
J. Doane,
Notary Public, ormsvy County, New
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1906-05-01

Custom suits and overcoats will be
sold at reduced prices-and reason
able time given for payment.
No advantage in waiting-put n
your order and receive your goods
before Christmas
CHAUNCEY LATTA.