The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-21
OUR SUMMERTON LETTER.
Crops the Finest-Bank ReOrganiza.
tion-Base Ball GOOd-SOciaI
Events and Personal Movements.

soIHe OF our recent letters may have
conveyed the idea that crop condi.
tiIns III this section were not alto
gethel favorable, it will not be amiss
TO again mention the subject with the
assurance that the prospects are un-
usually good In spite Of the fright
caused by continued rains the crops
are about the finest in years. and The
corn especially gives promise of an
abundant yield. On hearing reports
of the, conditions i'm other farming
sections of the State. it would seem
that Clarendon farmers have been
particularly fortunate in being spared
the damaging weather had in so many
communities.
AS fall approaches there are evil
dences Of preparations for the renew
ed business activity The formal re-
organization of the Bank of Summer
ton took place last Tuesday. A con-
trolling interest in the stock having re-
Gently changed hands, the stock-hold-
"rs met at called meeting to elect
new ofiicers. The election result "a
as follows: President, ]. A. Vein
berg; vice president, c. M. Davis:
cashier. ]. w. Lesesne; directors:
David Levi. I. c. Strauss, w. d. Nc
Clary d. o. Rhame, j. w Lesesne.
Thus strengthened the bank will no
doIbt continue to be greater factor
In advancing the business interests of
the town. The Bank of Summerton
and the Farmers Bank & Trust Co;
should toge ther be able now to offer
all the facilities of up-to-date bank
ing.
The borings for an artesian we'll
which for some weeks have been at
tempted at the home of Mr.. C. NJ.
Davis have been discontinued. A par
tial flow was secured at the depth OF
GAS feet. which Mr. Davis hopes may
become stronger in time.
Mr.. w. A. Avant. manager of the
Summerton Baseball team. promises
some good games Of ball on the local
diamond this week. The Lamar team
has postponed Its visit until next
week. but Mr.. Avant will substitute
some other team and still have sew
eral games here this week.
Rev. ]. G. Bailey, former pastor of
the Presbyterian church at this place,
who Is visiting here conducted SER
vices in that church yesterday. 1t
was a pleasure and a privilege to
have Mr. Bailey with us once more.
and his instructive and interesting
sermon was thoroughly appreciated
by all.
Rev. e. S. Jones, pastor of the
Methodist church. Is at present in
Lynchburg. s. c., where he is as
sisting Rev. S. o. Cantey in conduct
ing a protracted meeting.
Social gatherings Of various kinds
were enjoyed by the young people Of
this community last week. The pres
ence OF quite q number of visitors in
town and house party at the home
Of Mr.. Charlie M. Mason at st. Paul
prompted many social affairs in their
honor The young men Of the town
gave very pleasant lawn party at
the home OF Capt. j. A. James COM
plimentary to the guests OF Miss Eta
Scarborough. @
On Wednesday evening a most en-
joyable entertainment was given Mr..
Eugene Tenant by his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. j. X. Tenant. Several games
were played in progressive fashion.
and lovely picture was presented to
the one who had progressed the
greatest number Of times. This prize
was drawn for by Messrs. Julian Scar
borough, AllstOn James and Miss Eel
la Scarborough, being won by Mr..
James who presented it to Miss Scar
borough. During the evening de-
lightful refreshments were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Plowden have
returned home after very pleasant
stay In the mountains OF North Caro-
lima. While in Ashevlle. Mr.. Plow-
den attended the hardware owen
tion, and reports a most profitable
and interesting session.
Mrs. f.. n. Frierson after a few
days stay with relatives in town has
returned to her home In Stateburg.
Mr.. j. f. Anderson left on Thursday
for a short visit to friends and rela-
tives in Stateburg.
Miss Adele Thomas OF st. Mat
thews. Is the guest OF Misses Kate ant
Sue Cantey.
Mr.. III. Augustus Richbourg and
family have returned from Norfolk.