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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-12-16
Marriage i'm COlOrcd Society.

At the home Of her brother, ID. W.
Conner at Mars Bluff. $. c., on Sun
day afternoon December 9Th, 1908,
Boyd A. Diggs, of Sumter. $. G.. and
Mrs. Sallie f.. Thomas were united in
marriage by the Rev. /. f.. Lowery,
pastor OF the M. f., church at Mars
Bluff. A number of the friends of
the contracting parties were present
to witness the beautiful service. The
couple left on the evening train for
their future home In Sumter.--Flor-
ence Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-12-16
TO Bridge the Sanfee

washington. Dec. 11.-Representa-
tive Lever today introduced a bill au.
thorizing the Santee River Cypress
Lumber Company to construct a
bridge across the Santee River near
ferguson, close to the Berkeley and
Clarendon county lines. He will prob
ably secure its passage at an early
date.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-12-16
INSURANCE COMPANY FORMING
S1oO.OOO Fire Insurance Concern BE.
Ing Organized at GrccnvilIc.

Greenville, Dec. 12.-The new year
In Greenville will be marked by the
organization of $45O,OOO fire insur-
ance company, the American Home,
which Will be the second largest in
the South, with home Offices in Green
Vile. At first the business will be con-
fined to South Carolina, North Caro-
line and Georgia, and later extended
to other States.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-12-16
SUNDAY SCHOOL MASS MEETING
Committees Appointed and a Large
Fund Collected.

The annual mass meeting of the
Sunday schools Of the city, which was
held In the Presbyterian church at
o'clock Sunday afternoon, was as
usual attended by very large crowd,
the building was packed to the doors
and still all who sought admission
could not find place within the
building. Everybody in Sumter is in
terested in these annual meetings in
the interest of charity at the Christ
mas season and they are always
we'll attended and those who are pres
ent give literally.
Mr.. nartow Walsh presided over the
meeting. introduced the speakers and
made the announcements. The meet.
ing opened with a service of song,
number Of familiar hymns being sung
by the large assembly, led by a large
choir representing all the churches.
The programme which was carried out
was as follows:
Song Service-Presbyterian choir
and singers from other church choirs.
Scripture Reading.
Song.
Paryer-Rev. H. H. Covington.
Song.
Address--Judge r. o. Purdy.
Song.
Collection.
Appointment OF Committee.
Mr.. Purdy, in his address, gave a
brief account Of the beginnings and
history OF this Christmas charity,
which is peculiar to Sumter, and in
which all the people of Sumter unite
with so great unanimity. He showed
how 1t has grown in magnitude year
by year from small beginning six
ten years ago and expressed the be.
lief that 1t would continue to grow in
every way--in the amount contributed
and in the good accomplished.
The following committees were an
nounced to take charge Of the distrib.
ution Of the fund:
Committee. I. Parrott, chair
man; First Baptist, Mrs. M. H. Yea
don, Mrs. M. A. Flowers; Episcopal,
Miss Martha Wilson, Miss Marie Rich
ardson; Presbyterian. Mrs. w. J. Nc
Kay. Mrs. ]. H. Chandler; First Meth.
odist. Miss Hattie Phillips. Miss Jane
Purdy; Lutheran. Miss Lizzie Muller;
Bartlette 8; Baptist C.Ilrch, Mrs. Jno
l.. Haynsworth. Miss Agnes Hayns.
worth; Broad St. Methodist, -.
Comnlitte requested to meet the
chairman II O'Clock Wednesday, Dec
18th. In the grand jury room, county
court house. t
The contributions announced at the
meeting. as shown by the following
statement, were greater than at any
previous meeting. and when the sup
Elemental contributions are all in It is
expected that the total will exceed
the gross amount received from all
sources last year. when the high water
mark was reached
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-12-16

Antioch. Dec. s.--we are having
some very changeabie weather just
nav. but as whole It has been f,ne
Weather for gathering crops. All of
ne fall oats are up and looking well
uew.
Mr.. ,. w. weldon has returned
erom visit to relatives and friends
- 0sorgetown.
Mr.. 8. A. and Rev. T. J. White have
rsturned from the 8. c. Annual Con-
terence which convened In Lsurens.
Several Of the young folks of this
osnmunity attended carnival In Bish-
eevilie and ali report fine time.
nGiss Leila Fowler Of Woodruff. 8.
T.. has accepted school here and is
new teaching In this community. She
= liked very much by the patrons and
0ore 20 BY the young men.
Rev. T. l. Cole has been called to
Hnpah Baptist church for another
vsAr and niied his regular appoint
0ent there on yesterday afternoon.
christmas II nearly, here and every
ssdy 10 expecting q pleasant time.
The health OF the community is
vsry good ~ present.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-12-16

William F. Downs, head machinist
OF the Tavora Cotton Mill, Yorkville,
was instantly killed Thursday By COM
ing In contact with a live wire in the
power house.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-12-16

Each mother thinks she has the
dearest baby in the world, and, as
a matter Of fact. mono Is cheap.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-12-16

'statsburg. Dec. 1o.-Mr. James
0>il'ard simons. OF Eutawville, and
1aiss Ann4 Parker Burgess. youngest
1nughtsr Of the late Mr.. John H. Bur-
osss. Of stateburg. were married on
rsssday night at the Church OF the
r1osy Cross. stattburg. by the Rev. w.
- Barnwell. The old church was
9ost beautifully and tastsfully dress
= ~ brightly lighted up for the oc-
nesson. and was full. from the door TO
sAs chancel with the friends of the
tide and groom The wedding party
uhrs Afterwards entertained at the
residencs Of Nr. Frank p. Burgess
Aad his sisters
Harrison Saunders, son OF Mr.. W..
Il saunders. Of stateburg. won the
appointment to Annapolis at competi-
uvs examinstion held In Columbia or
- 3sth OF last month. With the ex-
osption Of few months at the graded
school In sumter he has never attend
- any but the country schools around
Sosteburg. People are always talking
about moving to town to hnve their
ehiidrsn educated. but II will be found
upon examination that the boys and
garis from country schools hold their
own with those from the towns.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-12-16
COUNTY Correspondence.
NEwsY LETTERS FROM OUR spE-
CfAL CORRESPONDENTS.


Nail your letters so that they will
reach this ONCE not later than Tues
a~y morning. When the letters are
received Wednesday II is almost an
ssspossibility to have them appear In
tAs paper Issued that day.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-12-16

Many a man Is whole-souled whose
shoes are worn through.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-12-16
SEMINOLE TO Be INVESTIGATED
STOCKHOLDERS MEET AND Az.
THORIZE AN INVESTIGATION.

Meeting Held I'm Columbia Saturday
Trustees Withdraw designations
President Darlington is Present
And Is QuestiOned--COmmi Ap-
pointed to Look Into Purchase Of
Southern Life Stock and to Report
At Called Meeting, December 20.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
STATE CHARITY BOARD MEETS.
Reports of Visits to Various Institu
 tious Under Boards Control.

The February meeting of the State Board of Charities was held at the Capitol at Hartford yesterday. The only absentee was the president, Dr Thomas F. Kane. In his absence Dr Edwin A. Down of Hartford pre- sided.
 Miss R. c. Bacon of New Haven re- ported a visit tO the Naugatuck aims house January 13. which she said she found in excellent condition. She also reIorted visits to Grace hospital and the Friend of the Homeless at New Haven. She mentioned the new build- ing to he erected as a county home at New Haven. to cost S13oGO. saying that the plans were approved Tues day ct a meeting of the county sena- torS and representatives. held in New Haven Mrs F. A. Mitchell and sec- retary C. K Kellogg reported visits to file Industrial SctOol for Girls 10 Nhdietown ]. B. Holman If Say hrrok reported a visit to the D5nbury hozpstal and almshouse. also to the folIozinz towns to inquire into the care ef the town poor- Westbr0ok. Old Savtronk. Essex- SaytFvok- Chester and Haddsm- Dr F. A. Down report sd vfsst to the WuIf1nsntEc alms- house ard St Joseph's hospital
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
Reports Filed.

J. E. Smith and Co. President. r. ]. Boyle: vice president. Y. B. West of Prospect: treasurer. !. E. smith; secretary. !. W. Galavin. The 0fi- eers and K. !. Smith are the direc- tors.
 The Franklin IT. Kalbfeish Co. President. Franklin IT. Kalbneish. Babylon. \. T.: vice president. \. s. MaIe0nson: treasurer. A. B. Savage. Rutherford. Y. J.. secretary. Richand Sheldrick. West New Brighton. L. |. The officers and James ". PrtHder- gast of Brooklyn. \. '. are the di- rectors
 L. C. White Co. President and treasurer. George La White. vice presi- dent. F. T. Lu.iiingtOn: se-refAry. Gecrxe l. White. jr. Directors. ofl- cprs and William IT. White. F VI. Luidinxton and H. W. HarFison-
 White and Wells Co. President and treasurer. George L. White. vice pred dent. william H. White. seerefnry. William E- Norris DlreeforzL cEcprz and GearEe [. White. jr. 1uIl1 H. whIfe. c H. " GriEgs and Ckzriss A Szith-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
THE SUPERIOR COURT
Four Divorce Cases Sci For
 Hearing To-MOrroW.

There are four divorce petitions down for hearing in the superior court tomorrow. They are Mcintyre Lilly vs Margaret Lilly, Kate E. Porcheron vs John l.. Porcheron, Rob- ert l.. Futile vs Nellie l.. Futile and Altana Warner vs Arthur J. Warner.
 Motions for an additional order of notice in the following divorce peti- tions will be heard May Bergernon vs Stanislaw Bergernon, Reba G Marshall vs William E. Marshall. Hermine Hicks vs Charles F. Hicks, Jennie Ward vs Frank B. Ward.
 The Georgia Magnet" alias Anna Baylor, alias Abbott. will also figure in the days proceedings. In the di- vorce petition against her, her hus- band Frank c. Baylor has moved for an answer to his accusation or in lieu thereof, that the case be placed on the ex-parte list.
 In the divorce suit of Henry Keefer vs Olga Johnson Keefer, motion for an allowance to defend the case has been filed.
 Thomas Kelly the baker in his in junction against the city, preventing it from proceeding with the widening of James street, asks leave to amend his complainnt.
 The case of tine Watertown Savings bank and Emil c. Marggraff, one of the bondsmen for B. H. Mattoon its treasurer, are down for a hearing in the form of a motion for judgment and law day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
HIGH SCHOOL OFFICE.
May Be Moved To City Hall Annex
 Soon.

It looks as if there is something in the talk of removing the High school office to the city hall annex. The need of some changes in that building was talked of the other evening at | meet ing of the board of public works, and during the discussion the mayor stated that he didn't think it wise to spend much money there just now, adding that in time, he thought. the High school office would be in the annex, and the clerks of the bureau of water would be removed to the building on Benedict street. This, he said. would relieve the crowding some in the High school and would put the office of the bureau of water where 1t ought to be.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
FRIDAYS BASEMENT BARGAINS STERLING GREY ENAMELED
 WARE
Double Coated)

Double Coated) Cooking Pots or Kettles with cover, 12 quart size, regular price S5c. Friday ...-..... 59, Tea or Coffee Pots, F or 2 quart size, regular prices 40c and 45c. Friday ......... %, Saucepans, with covers, 8 or quart size, regular prices 35c and 39c. Friday .......... 29 Water Fails, seamless kind, 12 quart size, regular price 65c. FTlday 4S Milk or rice double boiler, 2 quart size, regular price Csc. Frlday ...... ..... 4S Soup Ladies, Skimmers, all size spoons and soap dishes, regu- lar price 15c. Friday ....... 10,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
LADIES WILL DRILL.
Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of the
 Clock Shop Aid Association.

With Commissioner of Public Safe ty Phillips as commander in chief, seventeen young lady employees of the Clock factory will give an exhibition drill at the Aid association's twenty fifth anniversary entertainment in the Auditorium, Friday evening, next, which will walk away with most of the hurrahs and handclaps in the build ing. The commissioner, who Is an expert drill master. is enthusiastic in his praise of the soldlery bearing and graceful marching of his pupils in the calcium light, and hopes that a plain clothes delegation of the local police force will be present to get a few pointers on the poetry of motion. and has arranged with the association to reserve box for Superintendent of Police Beach, from which he can get a good view of the evolutlons.
 Mrs George Brown and R. W. Bay ley in vocal selections, the girls class of the Turn Nerein Vorwaerts in gymnastic exercises, real tug of war by teams from the movement and case shops of the company, and the s.Merry Widow craze by the full American band will fill out the com cert programme. A gigantic floral clock. through which all who attend the anniversary will pass. will be erected just inside the entrance to the hall. and decorations of evergreens and flowers will beautify the inter nor. The heads of the Clock company and their families. out of town con- cerns. and officials of other factory Aid associations will he present as guests. Dancing and fun making will follow the concert until everybody ls ready for Home, Sweet Home"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
BEECHER NAMED AGAIN
Mayor Thoms Notified Assessor
 To-Day of disappointment.


 To-day Mayor Thoms reappointed w. E. Beecher assessor for another term. MT Beecher's present term
 will not expire until the first Mon- day in March, but it is evident that his honor deemed 1t best to dispose of the matter now, and thus do away with speculation as to whether there was to be change. MT Beecher received his first appoint ment as assessor from Mayor Kill duff in 1902, and was reappointed in 1905 by Mayor Elton. His reten- tion by Mayor Thoms will not occa- sion any surprise, because he is re- garded as a very competent official.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
Popular Vote on Quay Statue.

Philadelphia, Feb. 6.-Because or op- position to the placing of statue of Senator NJ. S. Quay in the rotunda of the new state capitol David H. Lane of this city, chairman of the Republican city committee, suggests that the ques- ton be put to vote of the people of the state.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
FOR INspECroR-GENERAL
General Schulze for Position Created
 in National Guard.

Hartford, Feb 6.--In the recent re- port of the board of reorganization of the Connecticut national guard, the position of inspector general was created and the work of inspecting was placed in the charge of q de- pertinent with the inspector general having the rank of major at its head. The position is a part of the national guard establishment. and 1t Is not con nected with the governors sta1. An office similar In some respects existed for a time. and was occupied during q part of Governor Roberts's adminis- tration by the late Colonel William HI. Clapp of East Hartford.
 The new office confemplates the in- spection of company books. accounts, etc. and visits on every command In the Connecticut national guard.
 Brieadier General Edward Schulze, retired. is mentioned by a number of military men in the city and other parfs of Connecticut for the position. He retired from the military service of the state in January. 1o07. after an honorable record of thirty-tive years in military capacities. ranging from private to colonel of the First infan- try. C. V. q.
 Adjutant General George NJ. Cole said yesterday. that Governor Wood. run had under consideration tie SD polutment of an 0tficer to ffI the cEfice nut that if was unlikely that any sp- rscIntmeat would be made immediate. ly.
 An aasrpr stated that there wers several names which hsd teen men. tfoned for tise onee. hat that no1s was ready for pabIicatioa at thI' time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
HEAVY TINWARE.

Wash Boilers, extra heavy cop
 per bottom, No s size, regular
 price $1.50. Friday ......... S1 Sud Dippers, quart size, regular
 price 15c. Friday .......... 10, Wash Kettles, round, 24 quart
 size, regular price 35c. Friday 25. Flour Sifters. Friday .. 10c and 25t
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
Registrars Notice.


 The registrars of voters and assist ants will be in session at the follow ing places Friday. February Tth and l4th. laslS. from I2 o'clock noon until D o'clock in the evening. for the pur- pose of placing on the list for Pri- maries and eaucuses the names of those wbo apply that are not on the lists previously prepared:
 First District. Room co. PIatt Build ing. 47 East Main street
 SerUnd Tistrict. Prank PelEa's tsii- or shnp. over Citizens Rank Building Thiri District. Registrars raom. City Hall annex. BsaTenWorth street Fourth District. Auditorium Cigar Co. ZB South Main street
 Tifth District. LawI0r's Cigar store, 4G East Main street
 sixth DfstrSet- Waferviile drug store Voters having ehanEesi tlzeir Fesi- fanee since farmeT rezistrztious sEsuH see t8 having pruFer co-r-stian made Voters who hare eiEanzed thefr rrs7Fpnee sIuea last OcfotEr sh0uIsI also notify tke ursfersiE1ei
 GEORGE M- CHAPMAN,
 HENRY O'COSNOR.
 Rexszrrsrs of vote-z Ctr Han Anzex wsfsrbu-T, Coza. Jan a 1eos.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
WOOD AND WILLOW WARE.

Hollywood Rolling Pins. Friday
 special ............ .. 15t Wash Boards. Friday special .. l9, Fibre Fails. Friday special =. 29, Knife Boxes. Friday special =. 25, Wash Baskets. Friday special .. 49, Fancy Waste Paper Baskets. Fri
 day special ........ 50c and 75 Rattan Carpet Beaters. Friday
 special ...... ........ .... 19
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06

You're losing money every day that tenement is idle. Find tenant by placing a 25c adv in the Demo- crat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
BRUSHES.
HOUSEHOLD SUNDRIES.
THIRD FLOOR


 An opportunity to put savings to good use in buying carpets and rugs. See these prices and prepare for housekeeping.
 5 rolls Brussels Carpet, patterns suitable for either rooms or halls. worth 75c a yard. Special ........ ...... 55c yard i5 rolls Brussels Carpets, all good patterns, worth S5c and Ssc a yard. Special at 69c yard \ rolls Wool Velvet Carpets. sold regular at $1.1O yard. Special at .......-. 7Sc a yard Wool Ingrain Carpets, choice line of patterns, either large or small figures, worth COG a yard. Special at ...... 45c yard Cork LinOleum, good quality. full assortment of neat de- signs ..............- 45c yard Inlald LinOIeum. eolors through to the back, regular SIPS quality. Special ....- s5c yard Brussels Rugs. size sx12 feet. Oriental designs worth s14.50. Special .--.--. -.---.. S99S Wilton Velvet Rugs. woven in one piece. size 9x12 feet. sold reg ular at s275O. Special .... s2l Royal Wilton Rugs. size sE1z feet. Oriental designs. worth $40 Special ..... S295 Brussels Rugs in OTienvl CT floral designs. sire sx13 feet. worth s35. Special at - sI45O BOO Smyrna Rugs. Oriental. floral and animal designs. sine ssx7z inches. worth sz.z5. Special Sl 3e Ertra heavy weight rubber Door Mats. worth s1-5e. Special -+.. -..... ..s.-. S6e each
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-06-27
S423,15O IN NEW BUILDINGS
More Building Going On than at Any
Previous Time in History of City.

People of Pullman town who would
prolong the bliss of somnolence until
the day is a little farther along than
just begun, are nowadays disturbed in
their morning dreams by the rattle of
falling planks and steel girders. the
scraplng OF saws, the pounding OF
hammers, and the din OF building IN
general. For men OF the building
trades go to work early, and care not
at all II the racket OF their doing dis
turbes the town S folk who sleep away
the crisp hours of morning, and tum-
bic dlsheVelled and tly-bltten out OF the
featthers when daylight Is hot and II s
s'lnt IS hall wy TO noon i4iimah Is
growing
Just now we may listen during any
part OF the day' ana near mum OF
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-06-27
Gautrg nf thr GnrnFrHtnuF

The cornerstone of the new Metho-
dist Episcopal church was laid last
Monday afternoon, in the presence of
the congregation of that church, and
many other of Pullman S citizens. The
principal address of the ceremonial was
by Rev. M. H. Marvin, pastor of the
local Methodist congregation, the SUB
ject being "Christ the True Corner
stone" The local Masonic lodge as
sisted in the ceremonial. On the
stone was inscribed, methodist Epis-
copal Church, 1883-1908.
A tin box containing a bible, a
hymnal, the day issue of Spokane and
local city newspapers, and copy of
the Methodist Episcopal Year Book for
1907 was placed in the stone. Also
placed in the box was a very old bible
which for twenty-five years has been
in possession Of Mr.. Marvin. 1t was
given to him by his fellow workers in
a Manchester, England drygoods house
when he was on the point of leaving
for America with no intention of fol-
lowing the ministery. Mr.. Marvin
says he has preached about thirty-five
hundred sermons from this bible. 9th
er papers placed in the box were the
Christian Advocate, of New York !;
The Epworth Herald, of Chicago; The
Pacific Christian Advocate, of Port
land; the annual minutes of the Co.
lumbia River Conference of the Meth
odist church, and an official roster of
the local Methodist church
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-06-27
FIVE ARRESTED ON CHARGE
OF ILLICIT SALE OF LIQUORS

During the campaign of last fall the
stock argument of the supporters of
the "wet" idea was that the booze
would be sold in Pullman whether the
city got the license or not, and it has
been evident for some time past that
the 'wets" were trying to support
their argument by fact Fortunately,
however. Pullman is oflicered by men
who regard their oath of office, and
who believe that when the majority
said they wanted a "dry" town they
meant just what they said.
Monday, on information and evil
dence supplied by Messrs. Howard and
Rominger, members of the Spokane
merchants police, who made a week s
quiet investigation of things in Pull
man warrants were issued for the ar
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-06-27
Prominent Speakers Will Address Aud
fences at Evansville Next Week.
SOMETHING DOING ALL THE TIME FOR THREE DAYS
Ihe Gypsy Queen to be Presented Evening of First
Day by an Excellent Cast Composed of Members
of Pine Grove Grange No. u.s. of Albion.

Nanooar n Il Yorno ,,bo Lo,
beon most active IN orranr,;,,o tho ~
+ols ror tho hio noIaI,rat;a,' , ,;..;o
and etocl, chou, ~ r,,nrtau;Ilo the
ord ord ana a. 49, ~. ~, wy
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''Is poin" ,ar,N;l :; tt lDa S5otS 5;I3 ~ 'oll'e.
w '0'"''~" pug '''i loi
Wv VII, :, O'y
"'"u"y' 'o'y Aho' I'M
p'y9 ioo'race' oo yards' ISL 81;
@'u' ooc'
boys IooIrace' loo yards; lst, $l.5o;
@hu, 'oc'
~lrl3 looIface' oo yards Ist' 81;
@lo' QUO
o pm me gypsy queen, a
oIaiila py members OF Plne Grove
orange NO lio' OF Albion Tins
"'a'i'"' wriI.e" oy horace I. Daie' Is
coil'poSeu ol lour acts ana ls gwen
under Uhe stage dlfecton OF Miss Lo-
reha Fetefsoh, a graduate OF the Chi
c"go ochooi OF hIocution. Music Will