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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20
BROGDON.

Brogdon, May 1S.-Last week was
the most favorable week for farm
work since the opening of spring.
Farmers generally have improved the
time. Those who have been blowing
up and planting over all spring on
account Of big rains still find them
selves without a stand Of corn or cot
ton. So far the crop prospect is very
sorry-the poorest we have ever seen
for the time Of year.
The Rev. Mr.. Funderbunk, the new
minister. and family arrived on
thursday last. On the Friday even
Ing following the Graham and Prov
idence congregations assembled at
the parsonage for the purpose Of
pounding their new pastor. After
spending few hours most pleasant
ly and filling the parsons larder to
overf1owing, all returned to their
homes feeling happier and quite sat
lshed that the afternoon had been
we'll and profitably spent. On yester-
day morning Mr.. Funderbunk preach
ed to an apprciative congregation.
His remarks were especially address
ed to the young people. The words
of his text We're taken from the book
OF Proverbs. II love them that love
me; and those that seek me easily
shall find me-"
Mr.. ]. D. Chandler after spending
some time with relatives here, re-
turned to his home on Saturday.
Miss Clara Plowden, Of Foreston,
spent few days with relatives here
lat week.
Mrs. ]. E. Brogdon and children
are visiting at Mr.. ]. 1. Brogdon's.
Mr.. Dick Freeland, of Florence,
spent few days here with relatives
and friends recently.
Mr.. julius Brogdon and others
from this section attended a fish fry
at Home lake in Brewington swamp
last Saturday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20

Privateer, May 1S.-Quite an en-
1oyable "at home was given at the
home Of DR.. and Mrs. R. B. Furman
last Friday evening. Everything was
arranged most artistically. The dec
orations were ivy, smilax, flowers, and
the grounds were beautifully illumi-
mated with Japanese lanterns. Punch
was served daintily by Miss Daisy
Lide. After the numerous games.
delightful refreshments were again
served. Mrs. Furman is a charming
hostess and entertained all in a most
pleasing manner.
Mrs. 1. E. Minis and children. OF
Elloree, are spending awhile at the
formers Ather's, Mr. E. w. Rivers.
Miss Annie Wells, who has been
teaching at Bennettsville, is at home
for vacation.
Mr.. Ben Harvin, of Silver. is visit
ing his brother, Mr.. S. A. Harvin.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20

Max. May 1S.-Mr. Calle Tru-
luck and Miss Pearl Truluck visited
their sister, Mrs. Lena Keels, and at
tended an entertainment Friday night
and picnic Saturday at Trinity.
Miss Ellen Carraway attended the
same. while visiting at DR.. Kirby's.
Mr.. Douglas Moore has returned
home, after spending some time with
his uncle's family. Mr.. Charlie Steele,
who has been to Gleen Springs.
Mr.. s. c. Carraway and Misses \El-
len Carraway and Mayella Truluck
went to Sumter. Friday.
We have heard that hundred
bees stung Mr.. Bryant Smith one day
last week, while he was taking honey
Crops are small but are in growing
condidtion. Oats are ripening.
Early corn is tosseling, peas bloom
ing, cucumbers bearing, and whortle
berries are ripening.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20
DARK CORNER.

Dark Corner. May 16.-As I have
not written in several days will
send you line. but there is not
much to write about.
Crops are small and stands are
bad. A lot of replanting of cotton
had to be done. but in SINE instances
We had to leave the re off, as it was
nearly a solid plant. But we are
getting pretty fair stand of grass
now, but If the sun shines next week
We expect to kill some Of it. Our
ridge land is getting pretty dry, bu,
some Of our bottoms are still boggy.
There will be fine crop Of peaches
etc., hereabouts this yAar.
Old man Jim Mcintosh is quit.
sick again, also Miss Sally Johnston.
Old man Jim Ardis is a great deaI
better and Mrs. Joe M. Ardis keeps
about the same.
Miss Mary Lee Ardis visited Mrs
w. ]. Ardis last Tuesday and Thurs.
day.
Gus. Dud, Charlie and Corbett
Weeks visited their brother-in-law
G.. w. Scott, at Cane Savannah yes.
terday. returning this morning. ,ac.
companied by Mrs. Scott.
Mrs. Ben Geddings, Of Pinewood, Is
/ x,iatttvH
Well, politics has not struck here
yet. but I expect it will be warming
up now soon. But 1 hope to remain
calm and serene, but I will hurrah
for the Bills. for II it was not for the
Bills how would We do for some to
pick with?
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20
WEEKLY WEATHER BULLETIN.
For the Week Ending 8 q. m. Nay
IS, 1OO8-General Survey,

For the Week Ending 8 q. m. 8Iay
Is, 10O8-General Survey.
The week was warmer than usual.
with ample sunshine. generally light
winds. and light rainfall.
The mean temperature was from 2
degrees to 4 degrees above the normal,
the greatest departures having occur
red in the interior. The minimum
temperatures were unseasonably low
in the beginning Of the week, with
gradually increasing warmth until
Friday when the maximum tempera-
lures were in the nineties over practi-
cally the entire State; the last two
days were not quite so warm. The
temperature extremes were 95 de-
grees at Florence on the 18th, and 45
degrees at Dillon on the 18th.
There was no rain until Saturday,
when light rains fell in the western
portion; the rain area extended east
ward to the coast on Sunday, in the
form Of scattered showers and thun-
derstorms in all parts Of the State
though many localities received no
! rain. The weeks rain fell generally
after the reports from correspondents
had been mailed, and the indicated
general need Of rain has been par
TALLY relieved.
The percentage Of cloudiness was
very small during the first five days.
but the last two days were generally
cloudy in the central and western
portions. and partly cloudy in the
eastern portion
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20

In the matter Of the organization
OF holding company for that prop
erty lying at the foot Of Liberty street
In the westerly suburb Of the city of
Sumter. mention OF which was made
at length in last weeks paper.
II Is gratifying to report that al
ready 32s.00O has been subscribed
and the additional sum attentatively
secured Following our suggestion
II is likely that this latter sum will
be subdivlded into smaller holding so
as to put behind this proposition the
great moral force that comes Of num-
bers and diversity Of interests. Tues
day next Is fixed upon as the day to
wind up the subscription. and any
one who may be by chance overlook
ed by the canvassers and who nigh,
wish To become subscribers to the
stock TO see MIR. w. II. Ingram OF
Maj. NJ. Noise before the entire is-
sue Is taken. as to our mind this l.
an opportunity for not only a safe in
vestment but one that also promise.
much for our city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20
DAN ROBINSON CAPTURED.

Negro Who Assaulted Mr.. Lawrence
DuBOse Arrested In Columbia on
Wednesday Night.
Dan Robinson, the negro railroad
porter who made .murderous as
sault on Mr.. Lawrence DuBose on
the night Of January goth last, strik-
Ing him on the head with a brick.
and infiicting q serious wound. was
captured In Columbia Wednesday
night by Deputy Sheriff Rafield.
Robinson went to Camden on the
night the crime was committed, and
there trace Of him was lost. despite
all the efforts Of the Camden and
Sumter officers to locate and arrest
him. The search for him was not
abandoned however. and several days
ago Sheriff Epperson learned that
Robinson had been seen In Columbia.
Enlisting the services Of a negro Who
was we'll acquainted with Robinson
to identify him, Deputy Raffield went
to Columbia Wednesday and that
night succeeded in finding him asleep
In railroad watchman's station
house. The arrest was effected with
out difficulty and Robinson was
brought to the city on the morning
train and committed to Jail.
Robinson has made no statement,
but there Is clear case against him
and he will be tried at the next term
of court.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20
AVER WON VICTORY.

In an opinion handed down Tues
day the supreme court sustains the
victory Of Hartwell M. Aver won
against Walker, Evans & Cogswell,
who sued him for the purchase mon
ey of two empire typesetting ma
chimes. Aver was not only relieved
of paying the balance due, but was
awarded verdict of $500 on a coun-
ter claim for his expensive expert
menting with the machines which
would not perform the work. A dis
senting opinion was filed by Chief
Justice Pope.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20
SCHOOL BONDS EXEMPTED.
important Act of Legislature Has
Results I'm New Buildings.

important Act of Legislature Has
Results in New Buildings.
Within the past few months a
large number Of school districts in
the several counties of the State
have voted bonds for school building
purposes. This has been due in part
to the efforts OF the School Improve
ment association and also to the
work of those in charge Of the high
school appropriation of $4,000 given
by the general assembly for two years
At the last session an important act
was passed exempting these school
bonds from taxation. This will doubt
less increase the school building. The
act says:
BE 1t enacted by the general as
sembly OF the state Of South Carroll
ma. that all bonds hereafter issued or
sold by the trustees Of any school dis
trict. or school districts, pursuant to
the vote Of the majority of the quail
fed voters Of such school district or
school districts. voting at an election
therefore, or hereafter held for the
erection of buildings. for equipment
for maintaining public schools in
such district or districts, shall be eX-
empt from all taxation for state
county municipal or school pur-
poses"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20
TERRIBLE TORNADO IN Me-
BRASKA.
At Least Twelve Persons Killed and
Much Property Destroyed.

Omaha. Neb., May 12.-Twelve per-
sons are known to have been killed
and a score injured by a tornado
which swept the northern part OF
Sarpy county at S o'clock this after
noon. The storm, which gained q
velocity on its way south, started in
Omaha about 4.30. At Bellevue the.
college buildings were damaged to
the extent Of probably $1,000 and
several persons injured, none fatally.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20

The most important matter before
the voters Of Sumter county this year
is the establishment Of County
Court. The special election to decide
the matter will be held on the first
Tuesday In June. There is much to
BE- said pro and con and between tais
and the election the whole question
Will eb fully aired In this paper.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20

When Columbia. Camden or Che
raw wholesalers are able to deliver
goods throughout this section at low
er prices. thanks to water freights,
what will become Of Sumter as a
wholesale center? This Is a condition
that must be met within the next few
years. and there Is no use in ignoring
facts. Sumter must prepare to meet
competition. Neither Turkey Creek
nor Green Swamp can be made navi-
gable. but the santee River is only a
few miles distant and Sumter can OBJ
tain water rates by building a freight
road to the river.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20
= Early Peaches.

DR.. c. s. Kingsmore brought to
the Item office Monday a half dozen
home raised peaches. He obtained
the first ripe peaches from the trees
In his yard on the 18th instant, and
as the trees are heavily fruited he is
now having peaches In abundance.
This Is pretty early for peaches, but
1t shows what can be done in this cli-
mate.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20

, Quite a number Of delegates to the
State convention passed through the
city yesterday en- route to Coium-
bia- The convention does not COLI
vene until noon today. but as q
great deal Of the real work OF the con-
vention Ia outlined In caucuses and
hote, lobby conferences the delegates
usually gather In Columbia n day
ahead Of the convention.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20

The Belts Railroad Is bigger
thing than the T. p. A. convention
and would beneht the business inter-
ests OF Sumter more than all the
conventions that will be held here and
elsewhere during the next fifty years.
Why can't the business men of
Sumter get together and have this
road brought into the city? All that
is needed Is unity of purpose. enthu-
siasm and the determination that ev-
cry man will do his part.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20
DEATH.

Mr.. M. c. Kavanaugh, aged SO,
died at his home 104 South Washing
ton street Friday at IL O'Clock. He
Is survived by his wife, an adopted
son Mr.. Charlie Kavanaugh and two
sisters. Mrs. Ellen Brown of Sumter
and Mrs. Lizzie Jones Of Bishopville.
Mr.. Kavanaugh had been in
bad health for the past two
weeks. The funeral services were
held at st. Joseph's chapel Saturday
afternoon at O'Clock.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20

Mr.. John B. Raffield announces his
candidacy for county treasurer. Mr.,
Rshield In now the efficient deputy
sherin and has wide acquaintance
throughout the county. Mr.. Rafiield
was county dispenser for several
terms and the fact that he succeeded
In keeping everything straight and
left that position with clean record
is proof Of his ability to handle large
sums Of money and keep his accounts
accurately.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20

Mr.. E. P. Kicker. of this city, and
Miss Elizabeth Kerrison, Of Charles
ton, were married in Charleston on
Wednesday evening. Mr.. and Mrs.
Kicker, arrived in this city Thursday
and will make their home here.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20

TIM city will never obtain the In
sursncs rates to which II 10 entitled
until the nre department equipment
Includes . nrst class steamer. The
saving on Insurance rates will pay
for TIE engine In . few years. A big
nrs that the department could not
handle with the present equipmen,
would cost the town ten times what
. steamer would.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20

Mr.. L. I. Parrott has formally an
nounced his candidacy for reelection
an clerk Of court Mr.. Parrott has
made q record for efficiency In the
discharge OF the duties of his ONCE.
aus II is said that there Is no better
kept clerks ONCE In the State. and
ne seeks reelection on his official
record.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20

Mrs. r. B. Dinkins died at her
home in the Jordan neighborhood on
Monday night after long illness.
She is survived by her husband and
a large family of children The fu-
neral was held at Dalzell Wednes-
day morning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20

In the course Of the next ten years
Columbia and Cheraw and. perhaps.
Camden will divide between them
selves the control Of the wholesale
business OF interior South Carolina.
II they intelligently and enersetically
make use Of the advantages that they
possess in river navigation and the
attendant lower freight rates. Sum-
ter's only hope Of competing with
these river towns lies in the neglect
OF these towns to improve their op-
portunities or the construction Of an
independent railway to Wrisht's
Blufr or some other suitable point on
the Santee River and the operation
In connection Herewith Of boat line
In the interest Of Sumter. It would
be large and ambitious undertaking
for Sumter. but II would keep the
town in the line Of growth and prog
ress.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20

Recorder Hurst win continue to
preside over the city court for four
years more. There may be homes,
differences OF opinion as to the wis
dom Of combining the Offices Of clerk
and treasurer and recorder. but there
are none as to Mr.. Hurst's qualification
for the office and his efficient dis
charge of his duties.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20

Sumter needs a stringent ordinance
for the suppression Of the itinerant
beggar nuisance, They are entirely
too many maimed, halt and blind
mendicants plying their profession on
the streets Of Sumter. They come
from all countries and all climes and
Sumter is not called upon to con-
tribute to their support. We can and
do provide for our own poor and un-
fortunate In a proper and lawful
manner. but these wandering beggars
who are here today and somewhere
else tomorrow are a tax and a nuis
ance that We should not endure.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20
MARRIED.

Mr.. T. NJ. Watts, Of this city, and
Miss Bessie Stokes, of Lynchburg,
were married Monday night at the
residence Of Mr.. Jones on South Sum-
ter street, Rev. F. NJ. Satterwhite Of
flciating.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20

The howsrs that have been planted
on the Dassnser station grounds will
Improve their appearance greatly.
but there 10 stili room for improve
ment. a>
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20

Every man who II qualified to vote
should see that he has registration
ticket - a. to be able to vote In the
county court election to be held on
the t1rst Tuesday In June.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20

We have on hand Singer. New
Home. Domestic and Wheeler & Will
son sewing machines. will sell at
reduced prices. NJ B. Randle. 5-2O-tr
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20

The court house was almost de-
serted ~ oalcials Friday. = majority
ef them having sons to Philoh to at
tend . bic picnic.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20

Recorder Hurst had . full mourn
srs' bsnch Monday. but none Of the
casss were os much importance.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20

Ths new council should take q shy
at the dog nuisance. There should
b some means to keep the ours OF
the streets. 81
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20

Msssra n. =. Haynsworth. c. M.
Hurst J. III Chandler. L. e. White.
- l. Rsarden and several others left
ysstsrday .. m. for santee River on a
nshlng expedition. =
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20

suntsr has bsen put on the vir-
ssesa-cAroisns Racing circuit and
mAny Of the best horses that visit the
so~th VIII race on the local track thi,
fAh Ths sgsrssass amount offered
IN purses on the va.-ca. circuit will
sxessd sss.oos. t' cN
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20

sprsFg chickens ought to be ripe.
hut tIsrs are few on the market. IL
the crop short this Year,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20

rns pstition for IN election to vote
eet the dispsnsary he's bssn ais.i
o1sh euesrvisor Scale. who win care
fsi1y ssrutiniss " and. II II b founi
- seososm 10 the terms Of the law.
- Vim order thi slsct,os.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20

The electric lighting contract will
rive the city council something to
think about before long. II IL a ques-
tien that must be settled during the
term q the present council.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20

yss n . mad dos scare ia sever
aftovAs In this state and ordinances
- nc@ss an doss have been adopted
- several towns. There y no mad
eog ssArs IN sumter. but there are too
aany deg running 1t large on the
sersssl Nlf e
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20

The Northwestern railroad has
sssn worth thousands to Sumter an
nsAlly. and the Belts road to shiloh
win bs equally ~ beneficial.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20

: Ihe regular spring teachers exam
ina1sn wss held In the court house
Friday. rhsrs were twelve whites
asA About twenty negroes who took
ths szAMlnation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20

The Jumbo Of all onions was sent
to this once few days ago by Mr..
n. 8. whilden. one Of sumter's most
successful amateur sardners. No at
tenmpt has been made to survey the
onion. as the Item stan does not
boast q civil engineer, but In an oft
hand way II II estimated that this
onioh would furnish q feast for seven
lovers Of the fragrant succulent and
leave enough fragments to perfume a
nine acre truck farm. South Carolina
holds the ohicial record for TIC great.
est yields Of corn and oats per acre
and this onion will come mighty near
cinching the unofilciai big onion rec.
ord.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20

siss!t's Drug store-Bloodine.
LOCAL NEWS PARAGRAPlHO. -
sss.s os hsere.s oasher-d IN and
Around tlse CITY. q
Recorder Hurst had Q full mourn
srs' bsnch Monday. but none Of the
easss were OF much importance.
spripg chickens ought to be ripe,
hut t1ers are few on the market. Il
the crop short this year,
The new council should take q shy
at the dog nuisance. There should
b some means to keep the ours OF
the streets. 81
The Northwestern railroad has
been worth thousands to Sumter an
nsally. and the Belts road to Shiloh
win bs equally ~ beneficial.
The court house was almost de-
serted ~ oascials Friday. = majority
Of them having sons to Philoh to at
ssnd . bic picnic.
The Sewers that have been planted
on the Dassnser station grounds will
Improve their appearance greatly,
but there is ssili room for improve
msnt -
Every man who II oualined to vote
should see that he has q registration
ticket - N to be able to vote In the
county court election to be held on
the fsrst Tuesday In June.
AsssrA n. =. Haynsworth. c. M.
Hurst. J. H. Chandler. L. Il. White,
=. I. Rsardon and several others left
ysstsrday q m for santse River on a
nshlng expedition.
--0 t
The electric lighting contract will
rive the city council something to
think about before long. II 10 a ques-
tisn that must be settled during the
term q the present council
= The regular spring teachers. exam
inaeIsn was held In the court house
Friday. rhsrs we're twelve whites
- About twenty negroes who took
ths szAmination. 81
rns petition for an election to vote
eot the dispsnsary he's been nis.i
en- supervisor Scale. who win care
euily ssrstiniss u. and. II II b found
- seofosm 10 the terms Of the law,
- Vim order thi slsctlos.
Tlsrs n . mad dog scare ia sever
nktowAs IN this state and ordinance,
- n10es an doss have been adopted
~ several towns. There u no mad
esg s'Ars IN Sumter. but there are too
many deu running 1t large on the
stresnI Nftf e
Sumtsr has been put on the vir.
Caroline Racing circuit and
many Of the best horses that visit the
south VIII race on the local track thi.
fAiL Ths sgsrssats amount offered
In purses on the va.-ca. circuit will
sxtssd sss.oos. t N\
Tim city will never obtain the In.
sursncs rates to which Il 10 entitled
until the flre department equipmen,
Includes . nrst class steamer. The
saving on insurance rates will Day
for tie engine In . few years. A bis
nrs that the department could no,
handle with the present equipmen,
would cost the town ten times wha,
. steamer would.
Recorder Hurst viii continue tc
preside over the city court for fou,
years more. There may be hones
differences OF opinion as to the wis.
dom Of combining the Offices Of CLERK
and treasurer and recorder. but ther,
are none as to Mr. Hursts qualification
for the ofiice and his efficient dis
charge OF his duties.
-
Quite a number OF delegates to tn,
State convention passed through tn,
city yesterday en- route to Colum
bia. The convention does not con
vene until noon today. but as
great deal of the real work OF the con
A. Il