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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-11-22


nounced most positively that he
would not be q candidate for she
United States Senate to succeed Sena.
tor Stone. he made the announce.
ment at bis home In Washington
when told that such an announce
msnt OF his Intentions had been pub
lished In Missouri. Ssna tor Cockrell
Is we'll pleased with bis work on the
Interstate Commerce Commission.
His health has not been very good
Of late, but his indisposition is 10
garded as only temporary.
Rev. W. E. Carter, Phi. D. an evan
gelist VI world wide experience, is
conducting q protractsd meeting at
the NJ. E. Church South which 10 at
tracing much attention. BE IL an
entertaining preacher, 9 learned
divine and has travelled extensively
In foreign lands. he Is q native Of
Australia and has devoted bis life to
evangelistic work, 10 one Of the no
table pulpit orators Of the times.
He was q prominent figure In the
great WEIGH revival which swept
over Wales, Scotland and England
more than Q year ago, resulting IN
The conversion Of q multitude.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-16
THE GAME COCKS.

Now that Sumter is to soon have a
ball team OF it's own it seems to US that
it is now within the proper province
Of the directors of the Columbia team
to seek some other name for their ag-
gregation Of ball tossers than
Game Cocks. General Thomas Sum-
ter, who was dubbed "the game cock, y
has handed down to the city and coun-
ty that are named for him not only
the glory Of his achievements in the
War of the Revolution, but also the
name that his comrades delighted to
honor I'm with.
There cannot be two Game Cock
ball teams in the State, and it seems
but just that the Sumter team should
have the distinction Of bearing the
that name alone. There are thous-
and names which Columbia could
more appropriately assume, and there
is but little doubt that another selec-
ton will be made.
Sumter has none but the kindliest
feelings for the Columbia team, and it
can be said with certainty that no
team in the league has half so many
admirers and supporters in Sumter as
Columbia. When we had no team OF
our own we were proud for the CO.
lunbia boys to have our historical
name, which they love with charac-
teristice Game Cock spirit, but, as our
own little league is soon ito have
birthday, on which eventful occasion
another tribe Of little Games Cocks
will be born, it would be but courteous
for the older birds to bow their re-
spects to the newly dedged biddies,
and go out to fight their battles under
another name.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-16
MEMORIAL DAY EXERCISES.

Memorial Day was observed Thurs
day with the usual ceremony. The
formal exercises wene held at the
cemetery at 5 o'clock in the presence
Of hundreds Of people who assembled
not only from this city but from the
surrounding country: The exercises,
which were conducted under the di-
rection Of Dick Anderson Chapter, o..
D. c., were simple, appropriate and
impressive, and were participated in
by the veterans Of Camp Dick Ander-
son, the Sumter Light Infantry, the
Gradef School military company, the
Second Regiment Band, the Daugh-
ters Of the Confederacy and hum
dred or more little girls, who deco
rated the graves Of the Confederate
soldiers with wreaths and garlands Of
flowers.
The address was delivered by Hon.
LeGrand Walker OF Georgetown, who
paid noble tribute to the memory of
the soldiers of the Confederacy and
the women of the South who bore the
tcials and hards:,lps Of the war with
heroic fortitude ant were the inspira-
ton and stay Of the soldiers in the
time of active warfare and in the
darker days of defeat.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-16
Gentry Has an Elephant Band.

One Of the main features of the Cen
try Bros Famous Shows this year is
the elephant, band eight in number,
who comprise band of musicians
playing on most every kind of musi-
cal instrument known. This act alone
shows a wonderful part Of training on
the part Of the Gentry Bros. and shows
that they are foremost in the ranks OF
animal trainers in this country.
They are not only musicians, but
assume the roles Of sensational fears
that seem almost impossible. Gentry
Brothers are said to have the best
troupe Of performing elephants with
any circus now Oh the road, for the
acts presented by these sagacious per-
formers are nothing short of marvel
Gus.
9'wo performances will be given by
the Gentry Bros Show which are now
positively twice larger than ever be-
fore, Friday May 1S, at 2:15 in the
afternoon and at o'clock sharp at
night.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-16
What County Board Did.

The County Board Of Commissioners
met May 9Th in the Office of Col. T.
V. Walsh, Judge of Probate and Sec
retary of the Board. Those present
were Supervisor W. 81. Scale and
Commissioners F. 3. Thomas and
John I. Brogdon.
The County Treasurer's report un-
der date of April 18th and Both we're
read, entered and filed.
Mr.. Wood, attorney, was before the
Board as to damages alleged to have
been sustained by a horse of j. P.
Turbeville. Af6davits were submitted
to the effect that that the horse was
certainly damaged on the road from
falling into bridge. The Board was
in possession of communication
stating that s25 would cover the
amount Of damages sustained. The
Board, therefore, approved the claim
for that amount.
County Attorney L. D. Jennings
was before the Board as to the situa-
tion of the Board in regard to cot.
ton weigher's platform. He thought
that the County Board was not au-
thorized to build such platform.
Honorables John II. Clifton and T. B
Fraser. Of the County Delegation, and
Mr. E. G. Haynsworth, of the Cotton
Warehouse Association, we're also pres
ent The Representatives. thought that
it was the intent of the Legislature
for the warehouse to construct It's
own platform.
The report of the Court House
architects has previously been publish
ed The Board authorized them to
advertise for building the new Court
House in The Manufacturer Record,
The American Contractor and The
Daily Item.
After authorizing the payment of a
number of claims, the Board adjourn
ed ..-z 3sEa
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-16
In the Recorders Court.

Friday was Officer Gallagher's day
in the court Of Recorder Hurst. He
made the following arrests:
Josh Gray, public drunkenness,
cursing and resisting arrest. Defend
ant plead guilty and was fined $40.
B. c. Lampley, public drunkness.
Entered same plea and was fined So.
". D. Gass and Willie Simmons.
disturbance of peace and disorderly
conduct. Simmons fined SIS; Gass dis
charged.
Willis Moses was arrested by officer
Clyde for failure &C. Keep engagement
as hackman with Nj. A. ]. Moses and
was fined $1.0o
Matilda Pierson was arrested by Of
ficer Boykin for public drunkness and
was presented for trial on Monday.
She plead guilty and was fined $500.
Peter Tindall was found guilty Of
disturbing the peace and attempting
" CQI JdllSS AOSSS WILL q hllllC. I10
was fined SIS. officers Clyde and Bar
wick made the arrest.
Frank Robinson, for public drunk
ennes was fined 50. He was arrested
by Officer Pierson and acknowledged
the offense in open court.
Lewis Stuttle and Jim Pinckney be-
came engaged in a fight and were
caught and arrested by Officer Rear
don. Stuttle plead guilty and was
fined $500. Pinckney was discharged.
Moses Fuller, who refused to pay a
hackman. was tried by Recorder Hurst
Tuesday morning. The defendant was
found guilty and sentenced to pay a
fire of So 90. Office Tribble arrested
the offecder. The hackmen are gov
erned by very stric. ordinances, and
their rights must be protected.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-16
CALLED MEETING.

Council held a called meeting at
11.3O o'clock Friday morning.
Present: Mayor W. B. Boyle, AL
dermen H. D. Barnett, P. P. Finn, r.
F. Haynsworth, H. c. Haynsworth, p.
II. Rhame and r. K. Wilder.
Absent: Aldermen ". A. Bowman
and ]. H. Chandler.
The mayor stated he had called the
meeting for the purpose Of hearing a
request from the commissioners of
public works for authority to borrow
money to lay pipe line.
Mr.. H. L. Scarborough, representing
the board, was present, and explained
the demand and necessity for main
from Broad street through Salem ave-
nue. to Calhoun street, thence west
through Calhoun to Purdy street,
thence south through Purdy, connect
ing with the Liberty street main. And
other extensions on Salem avenue to
Oakland avenue, and on Sumter street
below the railroads. He stated the
extension will add materially to the in
come of the water works, but will ne
cessitate a large loan, which will have
to be gradually repaid as the income
will permit.
BY unanimous vote the council au-
thorized the commissioners to borrow
six thousand dollars. if so much be
necessary, for the purpose named, and
to execute note. the required form.
with authority to make partial pay
ments and renewals from time to time
as may he necessary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-16
The Land Sale.

The sale Of the last undivided Sec
ton Of the Edwards estate COM
menced Tuesday at a. m. with large
number of buyers present. This Sec
ton, consisting Of 35 acres, was re-
Gently purchased by Mr.. L. D. Jen-
nings and by him divided into lots,
streets laid off, etc. The sale is being
conducted by Howard Caldwell & Co.,
who have successfully put through
several big real estate sales in this
city within the past few months. The
sale will continue until Saturday after
noon, unless all of the lots are sold
before that day.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-16
In the Magistrates Court.

Last Friday faetrnoon Magistrate
Hardy heard the case Of the State VS..
Henry Council, indicted for an assault
and battery. A jury was demanded,
and duly empanelled. L. D. Jennings,
Esq, represented the defendant, and
H. D. Noise, Esq, conducted the pros
ecution for the State. There were a
number Of witnesses examined, which
necessarily consumed much time. The
case went to the jury at a rather late
hour, and after considerable delibera-
ton, verdict was entered in favor Of
the defendant
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-16
Sumter VS.. DalzelI.

The Broad street baseball team
played a good game of ball at Dalzell
against the team of that place on Sat
urday. The score was 9 to in favor
of Broad Street. Chandler for Broad
Street, pitched a fine game and the
home team outclassed Dalzell with the
stick. Blackwell played fine game
at third and Segars played we'll at
short for Dalzell.
Batteries: Broad Street: B. S. Chan
dler and Marshall; Dalzell, Parker, Sc
gars, Williamson and Moore.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-16

Miss Margaret Gibson, daughter Of
Mr.. B. G. Gibson, died at her fathers
home on North Washington street Fri
day afternoon about 7 o'clock. Her
death was quite a shock to her large
circle of friends, for while they knew
that she was in declining health, yet
they were surprised to hear that the
last summons had come.
The funeral services were conduct
ed on Saturday in the Church Of
the Holy Comforter, and her remains
laid to rest in the city cemetery.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-16
KILLED BY TRAIN.

Mr.. L. c.. Hambridge was killed on
the track Of the Southern railroad
near Sumter Junction on Saturday
night. He was sitting on the track
holding a shot gun in his lap, and was
evidently asleep when struck by the
engine. Death resulted almost instan-
taneously The body was said to have
been in terribly mangled condition.
no further particulars are obtaina-
BILE.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-16
The home of Mr.. G. F. McFaddir

The home of Mr.. c. F. McFaddin
in the corner Of Washington and Lib
erty streets, was damaged by fire yes
terday. The fire originated in the
kitchen, made its way to the dining
room which adjoined, and burned the
roof over both buildings to consider
able extent. The response to the
alarm sent in was very prompt and
prevented a further spread Of the
flames. All damage sustained was
covered by insurance.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-16
South Carolina

Sumter County-Court of Com
mon Pleas.
Robert NJ Cook, William H. Cooke,
Julia E. Coleman, Irene T. Lloyd,
William c. Ivey, John w. Ivey, Sin
clair T. Ivey, Adeline O. Mccoy, j..
S. Frierson, L. L. Frierson and Lon
ney Ivey, plaintiffs, against Blanche
Ivey, Annie Ivey, Alice Ivey and
Harry Ivey, defendants.
By virtue Of a decretal order in the
above stated case to me directed I will
offer for sale in front Of the Court
House at Sumter, S. c., on the 4th day
of June, 1906, being salesday of said
month, between - o'clock m. and 2
o'clock p. M, the following described
premises, to wit:
1st. All that piece, parcel or tract OF
land situated in the County Of Sumter,
in said State, represented by plat of I.
NJ. Nichols, surveyor, containing
twenty-five acres more or less, bound
ed north by lands formerly Of Mrs.
Campbell. now of Miller Coulter, east
by lands Of William Jones. south by
lands now or formerly of Phillip Rich
and west by the public road leading to
Wedgefeld, S. C.
ID. Also all that lot Of land situate
in the old Village of Manchester,
County of Sumter in said State, con-
tanning one-half Of one acre more or
less. bounded on the north and east by
land now or formerly of j. H. Aycock.
south by lands formerly of Mrs. Camp
bell. now Of Miller Coulter and west by
the public road leading from Manches
IL lgefield, S. c.
sale, cash. the purchaser to
pers.
E. c. HAYNswORTH.
Special Master.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-16

The frost last week did greater IN
dury to young cotton and vegetables
than was apparent the day after the
frost.
The changing is making the dirt
fly on West Liberty street and the sand
bed will soon be converted into a hard
clay roadway. In no other respect has
Sumter improved as greatly within the
past five years as in public roads lead
ing out Of the city in all directions.
A gentleman who made a business
trip through the Shiloh section last
week reports that he found the people
there enthusiastic over the proposed
railroad from this city to Beulah. They
all believe it would be a good thing
for their section and for Sumter and
they will be delighted with the open
Ding Of a direct route to this city. A
great many Of them say that they will
do everything within their power to
assist in making the undertaking a
success and that there will be no dif-
dculty about securing the. needed
right-of-way. If Sumter will do her
part the railroad can and will be
Quilt in the near future.
Not so very long ago the Atlantic
Coast Line authorities set aside a
small lot Of land near the passenger
depot to be used as a park, and for
the Identification Of the railroad
yards. It is the opinion Of the writer
that this piece Of property was turned
over to the Civic League and that
some flowers were planted there; how
ever. this may be incorrect. Neverthe-
less the work of beautifying the place
was started, and it seems a shame that
cows are now allowed to Craze on the
land set aside for an entirely different
purpose. Such a sight must give to
the stranger who chances to pass
through our city most unfavorable
impression Of Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-16
CANDIDATES. CARD.
FOR MAGISTRATE.

I hereby announce that I am can
didate for office of Magistrate at Sum-
ter, and I need every vote I can get.
I ask that you give me your votes and
pledge myself to give you my best
service and abide by the results of the
primary. H L. B. Wells.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-16
PE:RSO ONAL.

Mr.. NJ. g. Rgttenberg has resurned
from New York. .s..,,-s:.-.~.-.ss.as.-.
sMr. j. b. lesesne, of Manning. was
instown Thursday.
Mr.. Frank M. Spann is in the city
for few days stay.
Col. j. j. Dargan, Of Stateburg. vas
in the city Saturday.
ME-. &. NJ. Cooper, of Wisacky, was
in the city Saturday
Mr.. e. 81. Smith, Of Charleston,
was in town Monday.
Mr.. &. NJ. Jenkins of st. Charles,
spent Thursday in the city.
Miss Fannie Duvau, Of Cheraw, is
visiting Mrs q. G. Osteen.
Miss Mable Welsh, of Orangeburg,
is visiting friends1:n the city.
Bon. r. E Manning .etnrned to the
city from Greeiville Friday night.
Mr.. Joe Aud has returned to the
city after short trip to Georgetown.M
Miss Edie Burnett, Of Florence,
spent Thursday in the city with
Miss Minnie Sims.
Messrs. L. G. Noise and W. E. Har-
tis have returned from Columbia,
where they spent two days. !.
Dr.. E. P. Afford. who has been
visiting his brother in Marion Coun-
ty, has returned to the city.
Miss Rosa Cooper, Of Wisacky. is
visiting in the city as the guest of
DIR. and Mrs. Geo. W. Dick.
Miss Virginia Hardy left Monday
afternoon to visit her brother, Mr..
Isaac Hardy. in Trenton, n. J.
Mr.. Perry Moses went to Atlanta
ON Monday TO attend meeting of
the State Cotton Crushers Association.
Mr.. Ashleigh Mood, who has been
attending the Richmond, Va, Medi-
cal College, has passed his final exam
ination and iS now full-hedged
physician.
Mr. G. A. Lennon went to Green
vile Thursday to attend a meeting
of the South Carolina Bankers Asso-
citation, as the Representative Of The
Sumter Savings Bank.
Messrs. j. Z. ,Crosswell, A. c.
Ducker, NJ. q. Beck, L. j. Wallhouse
and C. B. Yeadon, of Post g., 7. P.
A., attended the T. P. a. Convention
in Columbia last week.
Mr.. T. B. Kennedy andsfamily have
removed to Lynchburg, where he has
extensive lumber interests. Mr.. Z.
Ii. Williams has purchased his resi-
dence on kendrick Street.
Mr.. Geo. ". Hudson and wife have
returned from a visit to relatives IN
Charleston. While there Mr. Hudson
had an operation performed on his
eyes. he can now see better.
Miss Anna Smith, who has been
spending the winter in Florida with
relatives, has returned to her nome in
this city. She was accompanied bone
by her aunt, Mrs. l.. j. Abbott.
DR.. and Mrs. J. A. Mood have gone
to Richmond, Va, to attend the COM
:nencement of the Virginia Medical
College, from which Mr.. Ashleigh
Mood will be graduated this week.
DR.. W. L. McCutchen has been over
8 great portion Of this State and
North Carolina signing ball players
for the Game Cock team. He return
ed Monday afternoon and made ia
vorable report to the manager.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-16

/, There has been a substantial in
crease in the assessments Of city real
estate by the township board of asses
sors. The increase has been so sub
stantial that lot Of the property
owners will kick vigorously, for they
object strenuousiy to having their
wealth made matter of record. 1t is
one thing to pay big price for piece
OF property but something wholly diff
6erent to pay taxes on a valuation any
where near the purchase price.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-16
DEATH.

Little Samuel Jackson, the infant
son of Mr.. and Mrs. S. ]. Hill, died
at the home of Mrs. NJ. ]. Hill on
Church street on Wednesday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-16

Just received car load of extra
nice buggy and saddle horses. Car
load of COWS to arrive next week. A.
D. Hardy. 9-4t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-16

The effort being made to have a
mail clerk put on the Orangeburg-
Lanes train will probably be success
full.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-16
Leyan Monument Fund

Mr.. Editor:
Since last report I have received the
following contributions to the above
fund.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-16
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.


Gentry Bros Famous Shows.
II. L. B Wells-For Magistrate.
The Bank of Sumter-Statement.
Booth Live Stock co.-Horses and
Mules.
Farmers Bank and Trust Co.
o'Donnen & co.-This Weeks Of
ferings.
Statement
The Bank Of Sumter comparative
Statement.
S. D. Cain, Co. supt. of Education
Teachers Examination.
Howard Caldwell & co.-Auction
Sale Of Building Lots.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-16
Bank Statesnents.

The Farmers Bank and Trust
Co. today publishes its first state
ment under the call of the State Bank
Examiner which office was established
and the duties thereof prescribed by
the last session OF the legislature.
Heretofore all State banks have been
required to publish quarterly state
ments at the end of March, June,
September and December, but under
the new law they will publish state
ments as called sor by the State Bank
Examine. just IS national banks are
required 10 Go when called upon by
the colrcpe~alle, # the currency. The
statemen; II ne Farmers Bank and.
Trust Company IS a satisfactory one
in all respects.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-16

Who are sweetest things that paint
ers paint, or poets sing, lovelier than
anything? Girls who take HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea. 35 cents, Tea
or Tablets. China's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-16

The appeal case of the State Us
John Henderson, Indicted and convict
ed of murder, will be heard by the
Supreme Court early in the month of
June.
Colclough stukes hangs on Friday.
Sheriff Epperscn is having the scaffold
constructed, and is getting everything
in readiness for his gruesome task.
The scaffold will be built within barn
in the Jail yard, in order to obstruct
the gaze of the curious public. Stukes'
appeals for executive clemency have
so far been in vain.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-16

The s5s.eecne.:1 Of the Bank Of Sum-
ter is auo ishad today in conformity
with the STATE banking law under the
call OF STATE Bank Examaner Hole
man. -ne s:a1e,nent shows that the
Bank OF sumter is doing large and
safe business and is growing stea dily.
Arizona republican., 1906-08-11
WESTERN GENTLEMEN
 DEMAND SQUARE DEAL
In the Carrying Out of the Meat Inc
 spectiOn Law.

Chicago, Aug. 1O.-CattIe raisers of the west met Secretary of Agriculture Wilson in this city today and asked for a square deal" Secretary Wilson assured them. as well as representa- tives of Chicago packers.I who came into the conference late, that a Square deal" was exactly wbat the govern ment intended to give to every branch of the meat industry in this country. and at the conclusion of the meeting expressions of the utmost satisfaction were voiced by all interests concerned.
 Secretary Wilson's visit to Chicago was for the purpose of discussing with with the cattlemen and representatives of the packers the interpretation and the working out of the rules recently promulgated by the department of az riculture under the new meat inspec- tion law.
 The cattlemen for the time have gained an important point in the in- depreciation of the regulations with re- gard to the time of weighing cattle. Under the interpretation of the new rules accepted at tOday's conference, cattle will be weighed before inspec- tion and if the animal is condemn, d either before killing or in the post mortem inspection the producer will stand the loss