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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-06-24
LOCAL NEWS PARAGRApIrE,.
Items OF Interest Gathered In and
Around the City.

City Engineer w. L. Lee has made
painstaking and thorough inspec-
uoh OF the sewerage system as pos
sible, under the circumstances, as re-
quested by the sewerage commission.
His report has not been made public,
as yet. but 1t Is awaited with con-
siderable interest. Until this report
Is made and the system formally sc-
cepted, house connections cannot be
made and householders living on the
line Of the eastern section Of the sys-
tenn, which has been completed. are
anxious for the system to be turned
over to the city so that they may be-
Gin to realize some of the benefits Of
the system.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-06-24

Mr.. Hilliard Percival Aman and
Miss Lyla Barrett, Of Bishopville.
were married at the parsonage of the
First Methodist church In this city
Tuesday at 12 o'clock. DR.. Watson b.
Duncan officiating.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-06-24

The Farmers Union Picnic. which
Is TO be held at Cane Savannah Cross
Ing July Sth. is certain to be big af-
fair. People from all sections Of the
county will be present and speeches
will be made by Congressman Lever
and other prominent men.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-06-24

Thomas, the little 12-year-old son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. +. L. MCLAUGHLIN.
went withehis uncle. DR.. B. Nc
Lauchin. to the plantation near Ha-
good one day last week.
Soon after they got there, he was
found lying under a large oak tree in
a grove near by in an unconscious
condition. He lay in that condition
Tor several days before he died, but
never regained consciousness.
The supposition Is that he climbed
up into the oak tree after a birds
nest and caught hold Of a dead limb
and fell about S5 feet. as the dead
"mo' freshly broken Off. was lying
near him. m.-Bishopville vindicator.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-06-24

1t adds spice to dreary life, en-
courages the human heart, lifts the
soul out of despair and makes new
life and happiness. That's what Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea does.
53c., tea or tablets. Siberts Drug
Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-06-24

Mr. Z. II. Deal. who was struck by
lightning Monday afternoon and so
severely shocked that he was uncon-
scious for nearly an hour and partial-
~ paralyzed for several hours longer.
has so far recovered from the effects
or the shock that he was able to at
tend to his business as usual yester-
day.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-06-24

The sun shines brighter; skies are
DlNer. and feeling Of youth and
str Myth creeps over the whole body.
rake HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea,
the greatest building up and health
giving remedy ever offered. 35c, tea
or tablets. Sibert's Drug Store
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-06-24

Mr.. George Riser. Of Lumber. Dar-
hnston county. died Tuesday morn
Ing at the Sumter Hospital OF pneu-
monia. after an illness OF only a few
days. He was brought to the hospital
last week critically Iii and grew
steadily worse.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-06-24
DEATH.

From the Daily Item, June II.
Mrs. Selma Bernehouse. wife of Mr..
A. X. Bernehouse. and youngest
daughter OF Mrs. b. r.. Nash, OF
this city. died at Princeton. N. c..
this morning after long illness. The
remains will be brought to this city
for interment. arriving on the $40
a. m. train tomorrow. The funeral
Will be held at 4.30 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon from the residence OF Mr..
j. r. Ligon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-06-24
MARRIED.

Miss Mamie Freeland. Of this city.
and Mr.. Parnell. Of Mayesville. were
married at $50 Wednesday afternoon
at the Be-tlette Street parsonage. Rev.
+. N. satterwhite performing the
ceremony.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-06-24

HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
should be toilet necessity OF every
lady OF social prominence. Makes
orisht, happy disposition, perfect
complexions. The greatest blood and
SKIN remedy. 35c., tea or tablets. ST.
best's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-06-24

The firemen are practicing regular
ly for the Darlington tournament and
the racing teams will give good ac-
count OF themselves in the contests
for which they are entered.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-06-24
NEW ADvERT1sEaaENTs.

sumter Clothing Co.--Great Values
In Clothing. etc.
The d. ,. Chandler Clothing Co..
Clothins Clean-Up.
A. c. L-Cheap Rates to cheraw.
) q. c. g.ysNt
A. c. L-chsap Rates To psflins-
ton. 8. c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-06-24

The Sumter County Summer School
for Teachers will open Monday, June
2sth- The outlook for a full attend
ance Is excellent.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-06-24

The transfer OF MT. Frank Bennett
TO another field Is unfortunate at this
time. a. II is a matter OF impossibility
for new man to take up and carry
on the work that he has inaugurated,
a. successfully as he could.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-06-24

The first week Of the campaign has
not been productive Of sensations. and
the attendance does not indicate any
marked interest on the part Of the
public. s's~ $40
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-06-24

Crops throughout Sumter county
are reported to be in fine condition
ard the outlook for good yield Is
bright.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-06-24

superintendent Of Streets White Is
hard at work claying church street,
and this popular residence street will
soon be In nrst class condition.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-06-24

Among TIE results Of the conven-
ton will b. noted. az usual, q number
of sore throats and earaches as well
as taches.-washington star.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-06-24

Whose duty will II be TO arrest and
impound dogs found running at
large without muzzles?
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The Ice men approve Of the wealth
er.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-06-19
WORTHINGTON PLUMBING CO.,
Plumbing and Heating.

An enterprise that is fully up to the
highest standards and is in every way
a credit to the town is the establish
ment of the Worthington Plumbing
company. This firm is made up Of
Messrs. Oscar F. Blood and j.. u.
Erickson, both capable and experienced
workmen in every branch of their bust
ness, and who have won an excellent
reputation for prompt and careful work
in their line during the two years that
they have been in business here. They
have an attractive office and well ap-
pointed shop on Tenth street, and their
work includes the installing of sanitary
plumbing, heating systems by hot air,
hot water and steam, as we'll as water
systems and roofing. In fact, there is
no contract in their line of work that
they are not prepared to handle. They
have we'll equipped shop for machine
work and forgings, and all work of this
kind entrusted to them receives their
best attention.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-06-19
BARBER & KEITH,
General Merchandise

One Of the latest additions to
Worthington's establishments is the
general store Of Barber & Keith, which
has just opened up on Second avenue.
Neither of the members Of the firm,
however, are strangers here, M. 4 j.
Barber having been resident Of the
county for over twenty years, while
2. Kieth came here {. about six
months ago from Hartley, Iowa. Both
are experienced business men, Mr.. Bar
Der having had extensive experience in
handling several lines Of business, and
Mr.. Kieth was connected with the
store of Broders Bros. & Tagge, at
Hartley, one Of the largest stores in
that part of the state.
they have large stock Of dry
goods, all clean staple goods, mems
hats, gloves and furnishings, a Line
Of the Sell. shoes, in mems, women's
and az chilldren's sizes, hosiery ], ieWelrY,
notions l queensWare, patent med cines,
with a large stock Of groceries and
provisions, ncluding canned goods and
teas, coffees and spices. s7.ss8
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-06-19
THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK.
CAPITAL and Surplus $4,000.


A town is usually judged by the
character and standing of it's banks,
and Worthington is fortunate in hav.
ing none but banks that reflect the
greatest credit on the town by their
appearance, financial standing and man
agement. The Citizens National Bank
is the latest addition to the financial
institutions of the town, having been
established seven years ago, but it is
enjoying fair share of the business
in it's line.
This bank occupies handsome quar-
tiers on the corner of Tenth street
and Fourth avenue The building is
well fitted for the banking business,
with large vault, safes and all mod
ern furnishings. They have a Savings
bank department and pay interest on
savings accounts, and have a large
patronage in all the different depart
ments of a legitimate and well con-
Quoted banking business. It is bank
whose service is highly appreciated by
a large list of clients, and whose man
agement has been eminently wise and
conservative.
The officers are G. w. Patterson,
president, O. G. Gundsten, Frank Glas-
gov, vice presidents, S. M. Stewart,
cashier, and X. V. Mitchell, assistant
cashier, all gentlemen of responsibility
and high standing in the community.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-06-19

pictures has to a great extent always
been considered natural gift and it
is possessed by only a few people. A
great many times you have probably
run across a photo Of a friend or re-
lative taken by an amateur artist or
an inexperienced photographer which
show lack Of good Judgment in sit
ting the subject or rather posing. Such
a photograph is little better than moth
ing at all and is an injustice to the
dealers customers. One of the old
/ established business men Of the city
is B. F. Buchan, considered to be one
of the best photographers in this sec,
ton Of the state Mr.. Buchan has
i been in business in Worthington since
1880, coming to the city when it was
but a very small village, and through
his careful attention to business and
the high grade Of work which he turns.
out he has built up a very large trade.
He has an excellent suite of rooms
especially adapted for his business and
also is the possessor Of the best
ma e e. Of pilot phic lenses which are
such an Important factor in the de-.
elopment Of high grade work. Mr..
Buchan also makes "a speciality Of en-.
larging pictures and his crayon and
#colored work are incomp arabl super
8 ior to the so-called mail order houses
B pr other institutions turning out this
class Of work. sss.8
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-06-19
H. w. STEFFENS.
City Restaurant.

The metropolitan appearance of this
city is the source Of much surprise to
visitors and it has been often heard
of visitors to compliment regarding
this highly desirable state of affairs.
While Worthington's citizens cannot
but feel good over these remarks,
still the compliments are not mde-
served for one would have to go a
long distance to find more up-to-
date city, size considered, than is found
right here. Stores that would do cred
it to the, Twin cities are found here
and in fact have helped to make the
present Worthington. One of the old
established business places in the city
is the popular City Restaurant, con-
ducted by H. w. Steffens. The owner
has always been held in high esteem
and has always been identified with
progressive business methods. He has
an elegant business location, handy for
all who desire a meal or lunch, and
they enjoy a very large patronage
Mr.. Steffens is an experienced restau-
rant man and is ever looking after
the needs and wants of his customers
Meals are served at all hours, besides
lunches may be procured at any time
He also carries a full line of the
choicest cigars and tobaccos. A full
line of the best makes of confection
cry are always on hand, consisting Of
bulk goods and box candies which arc
fresh at all times.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-06-19
OLIVER & MADISON
Meat Market.

liable meatt ct, where it IS
alWay possible to secure the best Of
all kinds of fresh and salt meats, is
the market conducted by Oliver s,
q Madison, al the corner of Tenth street
and Second venue. ennbers Of
the firm are e. Oliver and p.
Madison who have been engaged id
business here for over thirteen years.
ter about I've. years Of st successful
bus iness perience they retired but
about year they blished
their partnership and again entered IN
I to. business have always main
Istained the hest stand ards Of quality
and service III the operation of their
esta bllshne heir market is clean,
order and commodi ous and they al-
have 81 hand splendid stock
I of the choices fresh and saltt and cured
it'll f. lsa ges and lIe
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-06-19
WORTHINGTON NATIONAL BANK
Capital $4,000.

The financial interests. of Worthing-
ton have always been conserved in the
ablest manner by institutions that are
under the direction of capable and
conservative men of wide experience
and the highest integrity. The Worth
ington National Bank was established
in 1894 as the Mobiles County Bank,
and as such built up an excellent re-
putation. Recently it was reorganized
under the national banking laws. They
now have deposits of about $4,000,
and transact a large business every
year. Their building is a neat and
commodious structure on Tenth street.
The line of business comprises
that of regular banking institu-
lions, making loans receiving de-
posits, buying and selling exchange,
discounting good paper, etc. The CON
nections of the bank are such as to
|afford it every facility, and through
out its business career it has always
maintained a. high standing and has
been answering in its fidelity to the.
interests of it's patrons.
The officers Of this institution are
Nv. NJ. Evans, president, and Daniel
Shell, vice president, both widely known
and successful business men, while a..
NV. Fagerstrom, a capable and exper-
fenced banker holds the position Of
m q hVn
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-06-19
JOHN w. TUTH1LL LUMBER CO.
p, Ole Swanson, Manager.

While investors are busily search
ing for building material that will
take the place Of wood in dwellings
and other structures, and while the
use Of wood may give way in part to
brick, concrete, steel and other ma
terial, still the fact remains that there
will always be more or less lumber
required to finish all buildings. The lum-
Der business will always be an impor-
tant business in any community, and
especially in . country that is in a
state Of higher development and where
the older buildings are being replaced
with new and better structures.
By One Of the old established yards of
this section Of the country is the
branch Of the John w. Tuthill Lum
Der company Of Sioux Falls, which
was located here more than twenty
years ago and which IN tina u. time has
furnished much Of the lumber for the
bull ding operations around the town
and country The present manager ,
Ole Swans has been connected with
the company's yard here for about ten
years. He is an experienced lumber
man and has a wide acqllai ntance and
excellent business renu ton 1nong
the contractors and the people Of the
town and country s.1g}
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Presbyterian
80 $50, r-.'. - .4.,st 81.
Church

i country is the farm machinery and
implement business. The time has
passed when the farmer planted and
cultivated his corn with hoe, cut
his grass with scytne and harvested
his grain with cradle, all of which
implements could be purchased at any
country hardware store. The business
of farming has made as great advances
as any other industry in this age of
machinery, and the farmer now requires
such a number of labor saving nipple
ments and appliances that his needs
can only be supplied by a firm deal
ing exclusively in these articles.
The Smith Implement company is an
institution that is serving the farmers
of Mobiles county we'll in this line,
carrying a complete stock of machin-
cry for planting, cultivating and har-
vesting the farm crops, including corn
tools, haying machinery, harvesters,
windmills, wagons, vehicles and the
numerous other implements needed by
the up-to-date farmers, and their pri-
ces are always to be found right and
their dealings square. The firm is
composed of three members of we'll
known and thoroughly reliable Worth
ington family, Milton S. Smith, Robert
R. Smith and STEELE S. Smith They
have been established in business for
years and have branch at Brewster
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-06-19
HOTEL WORTHINGTON.
Stanley Moore, Proprietor:

Stanley MoOIe, FIOpI1elOI.
The Hotel Worthington is one of
the landmarks of the town, and for
many years the travelling public and
visitors here have found shelter and
the wherewith to sustain life at this
house, which is located in the bust
ness center of the town, on the cor
ner of Tenth street and Third avenue:
It has fifty rooms, steam heated
throughout, and a sample room for
commercial men. For the past four
teen months the place has been I'M
der the management of Stanley Moore
who has been a resident of the town
for the past five years and who has
large acquaintance locally as well as
among the travelling public. The cui-
sine is excellent and the service I'M
der the present management satisfac-
tory to the travelling men and others
stopping here daily. The present build
ing is inadequate to the towns needs,
but Mr.. Moore. states that plans are
now under way that will give him
new and modern house in the near
future. %.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-06-19
W. B. STOUTMYER.
Transfer Line.

While Mr.. Stoutmyer did not begin
business in this city until May l, he
is by no means a stranger here, He
has been a resident of this vicinity
for the past twenty years, and for
number of years he was travelling
salesman and made his headquarters
here. Having many friends among the
business men and others here, he de-
cided to give up his work on the
road, and is now numbered as one of
the towns most aggressive business
men. Mr.. Stoutemyer owns and oper-
ates eight rigs and is prepared to do
all kinds of moving and draying. He
makes a speciality of moving pianos
and other heavy hauling, and any work
entrusted to him will receive every at
tention. Business men in every line
are making it a point to boost their
town and the different enterprises, and
Mr.. Stoutemyer is in line all the way
through. He is one of the towns
leading boosters and is always look
ing for the advancement of Worthing
ton. The approaching Woodmen pic
mic, the Chautauqua and the fair have
all received his consideration, and hi
has been rewarded in the realization
that he has located in live town
where everyone is working toward one
end, and that is to make Worthingtor
one of the best towns in the state.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-06-19
C. L. COLEMAN LUMBER CO.,
z -. .EI lin her =. =

The best carpenter with the finest
tools is not able to- do a creditable job
without good lumber to work on, and
one of the lumber firms that has sup
piled much of the material for many
of the handsome homes and substan-
tial farm buildings in this vicinity, is
the c.. L. Coleman Lumber company.
This company, whose head office is in
La Crosse, has operated a branch yard
here for about six years: They are
located on the corner of Tenth street
and Second avenue, and their large
shed, 6Oxl54 feet with lS-foot posts
7 is always filled with Timber of every
grade and variety for all classes Of
work, which is supplied at the right
prices. This firm also handles wood
and coal. P. G. Johnson has success
fully managed the company's business
here for the past four years and his
business methods are satisfactory alike
to the company and to their patrons
Nels Anderson has been here for the
past two years to assist Mr.. johnson
in the business. sS5 =. e. ] J. G
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-06-19
THE WORTHINGTON HOSPITAL.
Drs. Manson & Geyerman.

An institution that is a monument
to the enterprise of two of Worthing-
toms physicians, and at the same time
is of benefit to the people at large and
of material advantage to the town, is
the Worthington hospital. ~ .'@ ..
: About two years ago DR.. F. M. Man.
son became aware of the need of a
hospital in this territory, and as there
appeared to be no other way of secur-
ing such an institution, he built one
himself. The wisdom of his action can
be Judged by the fact that after only
two years the hospital is crowded and
it has been found necessary to en-,
large the building, and plans toward
this end are now nearly completed.
The hospital is located on the corner
of Fourth avenue and Eleventh street
The building is of the best constructio
and interior finish, built with especial
reference to those needing medical and
surgical attention. It is well ventilated
and lighted, with sound deadening ma
terial in walls and floors, and is pro.
vided with steam heat, electric lights
and modern plumbing. It is equipped
with modern electrical xray and
hydrotherepeutical appliances and has
the best services of a corps Of trained
nurses in charge Of Miss Carrie M
Kinley, a graduate nurse of ter. years
hospital experience. The hospital has
its own electrical plant and is in every
way = thoroughly equipped genera
hospital :#s .s
35 The first floor includes a large, re.
ception hall, private cosul tation rooms
"a general practice office and drug ane
]. supply room, with a ward containing
\ four beds. On the second floor is thu
operating room, sterilizing room, nurses
room and bath room, with private
rooms. The equiplne nt Of the operating
room is. thoroughly modern and mos
B complete On the third floor IS a sun
bath room. s
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]: c.. CAsARETo,
Confectionery.

As fine store as: will be found in
any city is the one conducted by J. c..
Casareto. He owns and operates the
business and conducts neat and all
around store. Mr. Casareto is an ex,
perienced candy dealer and knows
every detail of the business. He car
ries full line Of candies, fruits, cigars
and soft drinks, and his business place
is a great rendezvous for everyone dur
ing the warm season as he has ar
ranged and put in an attractive and
homeike parlor where ice cream and
some drinks of every description are
served. Everything in his store is
modern and the big line Of goods he
carries is very creditable. He has a
choice lot of postal cards on sale, con-
sisting of Photographic views of the
city, and cards of every description.
Ice cream is served by the single dish
or in quantities for home USE
The proprietor of this we'll known
confectionery store is we'll and favor
ably known. having been business
man of this city for the past four
years. Commencing in an unpreten.
tious manner, Mr.. Casareto has al
ways made it a point to accord to each
and every customer square deal, and
give them the finest goods the market
will afford at right prices. That the
people appreciate this standard is
strongly evident by visit to his store
and meeting the constant string of
customers that call there daily. Mr..
Casareto has a wide acquaintance with
the best men in his particular line
throughout the country and always
keeps in close touch with his business
with a view of bettering his service
in every department.