The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-11-18

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well as instructive affair. A highly en-
Joyab!e music program was rendered
by several of the most talented mu
sicians Of Sumter and refreshment.
were served. Among the Blue Back
spoilers. Mr.. c. M Hurst and Mr. J. l.
Haynsworth tied for the prize, ant
Wien they drew straws for 1t Mr.
Haynsworth won. Miss Katie Nc.
Kiever was the best speller Of the
class from the Girls High school, and
Mr.. Joseph Witherspoon the cham pior
OF the Boys High school. The attend.
ance was quite large and the occasion
| was financial success.
The Sumter Ice, Light & Power
Co., has installed an up-to-date elec.
trically operated mill for grinding corn
and homemade NAL and grist are
now within the reach of Sumter peo.
pie. The mill is ready at all times 70,
instant operation and meal will be
ground while you wait.
Mr.. Eugene Hogan is now the
sweet potato champion, having today
submitted a few samples selected from
his crop, ranging in weight from 1-2
to 1-2 pounds. Along with the
big yams he submits samples Of Irish
potatoes from his fall crop, which
are as fine as can be produced here OF
elsewhere
Sam Richardson, one OF the Game
Cocks pitchers who closed the season
with Savannah has been purchased by
that club and is in the city making a
deal with the local club to purchase
outfielder Springs, and first baseman.
Moran.
The Barbecue given last week by
the ladies of the Lutheran church was
an unprecedented success. There was
a great crowd in attendance and the
delightful supper served was thoro.
ughly enjoyed by all.
The residence of Mr.. w. D. Stur-
geon, occupied by Mr.. Sturgeon and
]. T. Price, on South Main street was
robbed Tuesday afternoon between 4
and S o'clock, while the family was
absent Entrance was effected through
n OF wi {oy>
of the street which is one of the most
generally used thoroughfares Of the
city. The burglar ransacked the house
thoroughly from top to bottom, bu-
reaus being turned out and the con-
tents left scattered over the floor. The
burglar took only money and jewelry
and left all the table silver, ETC., un-
touched. Fifteen or twenty dollars
In cash and a considerable amount OF
jewelry were taken. No clue that will
lead to the capture of the robber and
recovery of the stolen articles has been
found.
Supt Newell Of the Atlantic Coast
Line spent Wednesday in the city and
while here conferred with the special
committee Of city council, consisting
OF Aldermen Stubbs, Finn and Ligon
In refrence to the railway crossings a,
Manning avenue and Sumter streets
The said crossings werc carefully in
spected and an agreement was reach
ed in respect to the precautions that
are to be taken by the railroad author.
tiles to render them safer for the pub
lie than heretofore.
The Bartlette Street church has now
reached it's resting place on the rear
of the Washington street lot, and wa.
equipped with light and heat for
use on Sunday. All the usual service.
were resumed.
Van Nichols, white boy about
fourteen years old was arrested at the
carnival grounds Wednesday afternoon
for snatching a lady's purse. Wher
carried before Recorder Hurst he con.
fessed that he had run away from hi.
nome in Salisbury, n. c., to follow the
Carnival company. A telegram was
sent to his father who wired in repl,
that he would take the next train fol
Sumter. He arrived on Friday anc
the boy was turned over to him, the
lady whose purse was stolen asking
that the case against the boy be drop.
ped. The father Of the boy is a promi-
nent and respected citizen of Salisbury
and the escapade of his wayward sor
is a source Of great grief and humili-
alton to him.
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