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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-08-11
'POSSUM VISITS POSTOFFICE.
Getting Ready for the President i
Seems-ExtraOrlinary Incident.

OF all the extraordinary incidents
that occur around this city. the most
extraordinary and unusual happened
In the postofffce Thursday night about
9 o'clock. Mr.. Furman Tisdale, night
clerk at the postoffice, opened the
back door Of the Office, and q nice fat
'possum walked in. He was so well
pleased with his new quarters that he
utterly refused to depart, and conse-
quently the door was closed upon him
and he spent a pleasant nights rest
behind box. He is now under arr
rest for forcing his way into govern
ment premises, and will very prob
ably be held. pending the arrival of
President Taft in this State in No
vember.
1t Is supposed that this incident is
the shadow of the great event of the
presidents visit in November.
Coming events cast their shadows
before them."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-08-11
ThOmas-Baldwin.

Hartsville, Aug. 6.--A pretty home
wedding. characterized by elegance
and simplicity. took place at the resi-
dence Of Mrs. 9. p. Thomas, few
miles from town, Wednesday after
noon. when Miss Theo Pearl Thomas
became the wife Of Mr.. Vernon Bald
win. The home was tastily decorated
with cut flowers. potted plants. etc.
The ceremony was performed in an
impressive manner by the brides
pastor, Rev. H. B. Jones. The bride,
beautiful at all times, was lovely in
travelling suit Of blue. with hat and
gloves to match. She Is a charming
young woman and has been a very
successful trained nurse for the past
few years. with headquarters at Sum-
ter. Many handsome and useful pres
ents were received. attesting the high
esteem IN which these young people
are Asld. Midst showers Of rice and
congratulations. the happy couple
boarded the $50 train for Wrights-
VILE Beach. whore they will spend
two weeks aftSr which they will go
to Sumter. their future home. where
the groom ID. popular engineer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-08-11
sUMrER's UNIQUE MONOPOLY.

London. England, July 80, 1909.
Mr.. Editor: Sumter has a monop.
oily In a very curious way. and I wan,
to state the case. On reaching Ma.
pies. wished to send a cablegram tc
a friend at home. I wrote the mes.
gage. then addressed It to Sumter
South Carolina, United States OF
America" The tariff on each wore
In the address was thirty-one cents
The operator looked into a big book
OF reference. handed me the mes.
sage. and told me to re-write it ad.
dressing 1t simply Sumter" I de.
INJURED. suggesting that it might &c
astray. He replied that it could not
as there was but one place In thu
world named Sumter, with both g
postofflce and telegraph office: sc
] cut out six words in the address and
reduced the cost of the cablegram b,
nearly two dollars.
Please say to my Sumter friend.
tnat am here in London. getting or
finely. though I'm sure London can.
not be compared with Sumter as 9
place of abode.
G. G.. Brown,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-08-11
Crazy Negro Imprisoned.

Chief Bradford arrested and lodged
In jail Malachi Howard, a colored
lunatic, who was causing some dis.
turbance on Bartlette street or
Friday. The negro was driving and
abusing his horse and raising great
deal Of noise. when Chief rode up and
asked him to get lin his buggy. The
negro Immediately jumped from hi.
wagon and got in the Chiefs buggy
The crazy man Gid some damage to
the top Of Chief Bradford's buggy
but very singularly allowed his hands
to be tied together.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-08-11

OF the five applicants for the
Clemson scholarship only one passed
the examination. Mr.. Peter Dwight
was the successful candidate. and was
recommended to the State Board
which will in turn recommend him t.
the president of Clemson College. 1t
Is rather strange that only one YOUNG
man out of five could stand this ex-
animation. There must be q loose
screw IN the primary and secondary
schools of this county.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-08-11
CHICK WITH NO EYES.
"A Wonderful Freak of Nature Was
Hatched Saturday.

Mr.. ID. F. Stoudemire brought a
very unusual nature freak to this Of
f1ce Saturday, in the shape of a
small chick with no eyes. The chick
was Matched at Mr.. Stoudmire's resi-
dence on Liberty street.
He has given the chick to Mr.. o.
r.. Bostick. who is noted for a freak
collector. Mr.. Stoudemire says he
raises them and Mr.. Bostick sells them
The eyeless variety Of chickens are
valuable. They won't scratch up your
gardens.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-08-11


The Rev. >. p. Marion. pastor si
the Presbyterian church at Sumter,
will occupy the pulpit of the First
(Scotch) Presbyterian church on Sun
day. In the absence of the pastor, the
Rev. Alex Sprunt. d. D.. who is al
Montreal. N. c.. enjoying a months
rest. He will preach here two Sun.
days in the First Church. The Rev
J. p. Marion Is one Of the best min
listers In the Presbyterian church, and
no doubt there win be large con.
sresation to greet him on Sunday
morning. He will also be at the
Sabbath school in the afternoon and
take charge Of DR.. sprunts Bible
class at $3.50 p. m.-News and Cour.
ier.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-08-11
Alabama Clubs Remove Lockers.

Mobile, Ala, Aug. S.-The Athels-
tan, Manassas, Fidelia and Elks
clubs announce that as a result of
the passage of the Carmichael state
wide prohibition bill by the extra
session of the Legislature, they have
removed all lockers and stocks of
liquors from their club houses and
will observe the section of the law
against lockers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-08-11
Winthrop Scholarships.

President Johnson, OF Winthrop
College. has published the list Of the
young ladies to whom scholarships
have been awarded for the year 1909
10. The scholarships for Sumter
county were awarded to Misses Irene
Bryan and Genevive Randle, who
were among the fifteen who stood
the competitive examination in June.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-08-11

Col. j. j. Dargan wishes it stated
through the columns of this paper
that the picnic at the Sumter Memo
rial Academy, of Stateburg, will be
given next Saturday, August 14th, in
stead of the 18th, as published in the
Sumter Herald.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-08-11

MT. y. w. Dabbs passed through
the city Friday morning on his way
to Cane Savannah where he spoke
Friday at the Farmers Union meeting
He has just returned from a few days
tour Of Saluda County. He reports a
fine time. and says that there are
some very fine crops In some parts
OF Saluda County. He states that ef-
forts are being made to secure Prof.
c. L. Goodrich. Of the United States
department Of agriculture. to make
one, or more addresses In Sumter
County within the next week or two.
/ What about that dog census which
was suggested several weeks ago?
The first open cotton boil of the
season was brought to town last
week. The first bale of new cotton is
almost due.
Mr.. Ed Lowry. who has been added
the regular force Of the postoffice, is
now In charge of the stamp window.
Read the Sumter Savings Bank
ad. They have added another new
feature to their banking methods.
Postmaster George d. Shore has
been appointed disbursing agent for
.hc United States Treasury Depart
ment to pay out the funds appro pri-
at"d for the construction Of .h- post
office building.
The local Civil Service Board held
a rural carriers examination in the
Court House on Saturday. There were
four applicants present. The route
starts out from osweso, 8. c.
Mr.. L. e. Wood. of this city. was
elected president Of the Palmetto
State stenographers' Association at
the meeting Of ! that association In
Charleston last week.
The approaching election excites
comparatively little interest and the
indications are that much less than a
full vote will be polled.
The blind tigers will begin to get
busy within a short time. since the
supply of liquor procured from the
dispensary will be Iexhausted before
many days have elspsed. The vigilent
enforcement of the law will material
ly hip 20 reduce the deficit in the
City Treasury. Keep the tigers or
the run!
The Greeks of this city are much
wrought up about the conditions now
existing In their native land. The
young Greek proprietors of the Star
Restaurant. who are natives of the
Island Of ScOpelos, say that they are
ready at any call to sail home and
night for the defense of their native
flag; though they would be willing TO
defend the Stars and Stripes, should
they be called upon
President Taft will pass through
sumter when he visits this State in
the fall and there should be no great
diiiicuity in arranging to have him
make stop sufficiently long for the
people of this section to pay their
respects. 1t would be too much to
expect him To change his schedule I'm
order To spend half day here. but
he would probably be glad to accent
an invitation to make brief stop of
an hour or such matter. There are
many people i'm Sumter and adjoining
counties who would welcome an on
portunity to see the president and the
certainty that he would stop I'm SUM.
ter for even a half hour would bring
many people to town on the day of
his visit. The city Council and Cham
Der OF Commerce would be the prop
er organizations to extend an invi-
tatlon to Mr.. Taft to stop i'm Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-08-11

Interest in the Y. M. c.. A. is not
tagging and when the business men
come to the assistance of the young
men, who have taken the initiative in
the movement the Association will be
placed on sound financial footing at
its inception.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-08-11

Charleston is the city for speedv
typcWriters. All three Of the medals
given by the Palmetto State Stcnog-
raphers' Association for speed in
typewriting were won by Charles
tOnians.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-08-11
NEW ADvERTIsEsENrs.

w. j. Observation-Disclosures or Stolen.
The First Nationa, Bank--Pro-
gressive People.
n. b. Belser-Notice.
w. A. Thompson-will you Be
One?
Sumter Savings Bank-special Ger
tiicates.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-08-11

The Georgia legislature voted five
thousand dollars for eradicating the
cattle tick in that State
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-08-11

Negroes in New York are having
Lincoln pennies mounted as jewelry
and call them "emancination mon
ey."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-08-11

"'Sl ok STOLEN-One white male
poodle puppy. Had on green col
iar' Dog License badge No. 50. Re-
ward w. j. Troublefeld, at Sum-
ter Dry Goods Co.
S-11-lt
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-08-11

ioK SNLI-Seed rye and oats. will
have seed wheat, barley etc, later.
Booth-Harby Livestock Co., So
st.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-10-18
LAIo 70 REsr.
Albert RObinsOn's Remains Inferred
In Archer Cemetery.
vestigated

Albert Robinson's Remains Inferred
In Archer Cemetery,
ARCHER, Oct i5,--The body OF Nc.
tie Albert Robinson, who was so bad
ly burned that death relieved him Of
his suffering. was laid 10 rest IN the
Archer cemetery ON "Wednesday. The
remains were taken from DR., Rlce's
Office TO the Presbyterian church. Dr.
Newman preaching the sermon 70 a
large congregation Little Albert was
a general favorite and his many
friends came to pay their last tribute.
Beautiful flowers covered his grave,
His mother. Mrs. Annie b. Robinson.
desires TO express her sincere thanks
TO the many friends who were so kind
and attentive 70 her dear boy Ia his
aniiction and death
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-10-18
cINESVILLE WILL
HAVE TOURIST RATE
.o,o BE GENERALLY ADvER.
TIsED BY CITY
-. win Also Have stop-over
privileges During the Coming
Tourist Season.

c.,,esyIlle viii have the tourist
during the coming season, and
also have stop-over privileges on
,sropgh tickets to St Petersburg
o,ber tourist points, so il was
- Friday by a gentleman who
h.eo in correspondence about the
-.tsr for many months past.
while this matter was agitated a
~ deal during the past season it
ms that only a few Of the most
..s.nt workers have kept the same
.,ore the railway people and It was
,,,ueh their efforts that Gainesville
IN have this prestige and one which
m give her a handsome tourist bust
Il. This season if properly advertis-
and pushed by the Board Of Trade.
That this move viii prove Of great
,.pest to Gainesville and the sur
ouDding country there Is little doubt,
M now the step that should be
,teD at once is for the amusement
n the people when they visit here.
.oye them some places 70 go and
mend their time besides walking
..bout the dusty streets. and II viii
y only a question Of a few winters
More we will have the great overflow
4 travel as was experienced here in
be early days Of the city.
gainesville has two fine hotels,
b Il necessary other places are here
Ia Obtainable that could be easily
sed for the accommodation Of many
eope during part OF the year A few
seIlsatlsfiel ones this season would
able the business another year.
The Board OF Trade should interest
lsmselyes and advertise the town,
b Up an interesting booklet with
sB Of the city and state IN . few
sln facts just what amusements
aa entertainment people could ex-
pa BY coming to this place.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-10-18
CORONER'S JURY HOLD
AN INVESTIGATION
YOUNG RoslNsoN's DEATH DEEP
" REGRETTED AT ARCHER.
Careless Handling Of Gasoline Alleged
to Have Caused Number Of Ae.
oiden,s heretofore.
From FrIday,s paIly sun:

From Fridays Daily sun:
In the case at Archer wherein Al
bert Robinson was burned to death as
a result OF gasoline, Justice Chambln
decided that an inquest was necessary
in the matter.
The jury, which was IN session for
some time. and who heard a number OF
witnesses, rendered verdict 70 the
effect that Albert Robinson came 70
his death by being burned through the
careless handling OF gasoline by him.
self and fellOw-employes of the Crown
Bottling Works G. Il. Linus was
foreman. Of the jury
Rumor has Il that during the past
several months number OF cases
wherein boys and employees have been
'tamperlng' with gasoline have been
reported, but the death OF young
Robinson caused the matter to be In.
vestigated.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-10-18
MATERIAL HAS ARRlvrO.
Was Made 70 order 70 Complete New
Home o. Major Thomas.

Home Of Major Thomas.
From Saturdays Daily sun.
The material Tor the new and hand.
some home OF Major w 4. Thomas
has al last arrived, Il was especially
constructed for this building. which
means that Il viii now he completed
without further delay
This place, which was started by
the late c, w Chase, Is probably the
most expensive house in the central
part o. the State Az 81 the do0ru
mantols, sash, mSulilags aud llInds
had 70 be specially made Coz the bulid.
lng, and Il has taken the company
that bad che contract something over
SIX months 20 on the order
Major Thomas stated Friday thar
he was glad that they bad At last ar
rived, and on Monday be would star,
the carpenters 81 work aud not cease
until the same Il completed and ready
ior occupancy
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-10-18
More sidewalk Building.

G. X. Broomc Is having new grano
llthio sidewalks placed 10 front % hla
property on the cast side Of the square.
while benson a Son are having side.
walks placed In front Of their property
on East Union street IN ali sccilonn
of the city Improvement Is noticeable.
and az this season Il - needed 20 AZ.
siHt Ia the appearance Of tho city Tot
the reception Of the winter people
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-10-18
JACKSONVILLE VISITED
BY $4,000 CONFEDERATION

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Oct a.
Flames which originated In the second
story OF the J, e. T. Bowden building,
125 to 1877 Bridge street. shortly after
y o'clock last night, partially destroy
ed that structure, which was originally
known as the Coliseum, and damaged
the Lilienthal building, next adjoining
to the north and extending to the
corner Of Bridge and Adams streets.
The damage totals between $4,000
and $4,000. Insurance will cover loss
ON the building and the large part OF
the loss on the stock OF business
houses which occupied the first FOO,
and rooming house on the second.
The origin OF the fire, which viii
probably never be definitely known.
is thought to have been either the &C.
cidental oyertuning Of gasoline
stove In quarters occupied by colored
performers OF the Baxter vaudeville
house. or from spontaneous combus.
ton IN the storage room OF the brit.
tain secondhand store on the second
floor Mrs. Britain declares that the
Ere Ola not start IN her place, while
Baxter says Il did not start In his part
of the building.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-10-18

II e. la time 81 sudden mishap OF
accident that Chambcrinin'a Imminent
can be relied up0n % take the place
Of the family doctm, who cannot ~.
ways be found a the moment Then
d, IL that Chamberlain Linlment h
never fouhd wanting Ia case Of
aprains. cuts. wounds and bruises
Chamboriain's Eminent takes Oui mo
soreness aud drives aWas the pain
Sold By an druggist
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-10-18
DOING THEIR DUTY
Scores Of Gainesville Readers Are
Learning the Duty Of the Kidneys.

Scores Of Gainesville Readers Are
Learning the Duty of the Kidneys.
To filter the blood is the kidneys
When they fail to do this the kid.
neys are sick.
Backaehe and many kidney ills fol.
low;
Urinary trouble, diabetes.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure them all
Gainesville people endorse our
claim.
Mrs. Y. E. Spence, 2O1 W. Arlington
street, Gainesville. Fla, says: 1T
would be hard TO describe how SUI.
fered from weak and aching back.
AT times the pains were so intense
that could not get up or down. /
was also troubled by rheumatism and
different parts of my body became
stiff and lame. A friend finally ad.
vised me to try Doans Kidney Pills
and procuring a box, | began their
use. am glad to say that they lived
up to representations, removing the
pains and disposing of the rheuma.
tism. ! can honestly say that Doan's
Kidney Pills did me more good than
any medicine l had previously taken.
For sale by all dealers, Price so
cents. Foster.Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the Uni.
ted States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-10-18

G y wood. tho populur'aud efficient
Dookks,y.r for tbe Gainesville Hard.
ware Company. has raaraed from hlr
annual vacation. which va spout 10
South Fioraa "a tbs Gplf coasl 40
iad a most delightful time hunting and
fishing and found The oyster tery
good for The early season
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-10-18
DISCOVER LOST MAN
SERVING SENTENCE.

ALEXANDRIA. Va. Oct. I3.-Miss
ing FROM his clearinghouse for about
Ia month and believed TO Dc the vic
tim OF foul play. George House. IN the
employ Of the Packard Land Company
OF Pensacola. Fla. was yesterday
traced 20 the jail OF the District Of
Columbia, where he Is serving a term
Of nine months for assault.
When House dropped out Of sight
diligent search was made for him.
Not until yesterday was Il learned
that under the name 81 Williams be-
had been convicted and sentenced
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-10-18
lEoRelA MAN HELD
IN TAMPA FOR MURDER.

TAMPA, Fla, Oct, 1S.-wanted In
'ihCh county, Georgia, for murder OF
,ns Vlning w. w. Delks was ar
''ed here last night. Delks was tell
friend OF the killing while rid
INTO Tampa on a train. The con-
patton was overheard and the po-
aoiiaed Delks admits he Is the
wanted and the Georgia authorl.
nave been communicated with.
tn claims the killing. which oc.
~ On August -, was accidental.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-10-18
Slightly Colder With Snow.

When you see that kind OF weather
forecast you know that rheumatic 10,
weather Is at hand. Get ready fof
~ now By getting a bottle ~ pallnrd's
Snow Linimcnt Finest thlng made
for rheumailsfn. ehll0lains. fros, bite.
sore and stlG joints and muscles. an
aches and PAM. 25e. J0c and 500
bottle. Sold By W. N. Johnson.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-10-18

May all DO very well 90 far as the
trusts are concerned. but not whom
Il comes 10 ehlils and fever and ma.
laria. Quit the Qulnlne and take a
real -Ballard's Herblne. Con.
talns no harmful drugs and Is as Ger.
tain as taxes. II Il doesn't cure. you
get your money back Sold by w. N.
Johnson.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-10-18

HoarteBess IN q ehild sabiect %
Group h q sure indleatIou q me 40.
preach q the disease, n chambsF.
Ialns Cough Remedy is Eivsa a oaoe
after The erOupI eouEh has appeared.
q vin prsycni ths Sftack coniains
10 poison. Sold. by aii tFuExiSiG
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-10-18

Y0ar eouzh aanogn yea &asp On
haekinr an6 tesflng ~ etiieafe neH
tfanss a yeer fafaat n rea oanl 81
- nuEovn pa u SOC aa Fs
- ~ g. raffa tata cars
n aSn4 Be,t " a.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-10-18

Monroe brown, one Of the old and
influential citizens Of ooala, but who
has for the past number Of years beon
making hia home with his daughter.
Mrs Knox Of Mlcqnopy, died AZ tho
latter place on Wednesday. the funeral
occurring ON Thursday Al Mlcanopy
cemetery.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-10-18
FUNERAL or MISS SHANNON.
Remains Laid 70 Rest IN evergreen
cemstsry Thursday Morning.

The remains Of the late Miss IN
Ian shannon were laid 10 rcst Thurs
day morning IN Evergreen Cemetery.
q large circle o. friends following
them 10 their last restinEplacs
The services were conducted from
The home Of the deceased b. Rev. y
r. bridges 81 10 O'Clock
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-10-18

FLAMES shieh are th0ugbi % have
originated FROM q Kasoiias stowe dam
aesd properly b YboF cly Tuesesy
70 tbs amoaEf ~ fieeoo. Ths ere
gss in gte basiasas seesi0a
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-10-18

Ths pleasant puFgailVe eject 81
.pegieneed b. az Who use Charibof'
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablots. sna
sho healthy oou6itioa ~ the BODY aa4
niad whscA thsy create. makes ons
leei ioyfal Sod 10 az tsuggistE
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-10-18
STOMACH TROUBLE.
Tor Years Until He Heard Of
N'''--I' w. MecOIlum q CO.
Sell IL

9Stl ".
~ 'O1er from Indigestion, beich.
Z gas lump Of lead on stomach.
@ dizziness, foul breath.
constipation, or head.
p.e j. w Mecollum & Co. SO
way for a box Of Mona. the
stomach prescription. and
cure YOU they viii give
~ 80 money back. II relieves
,OHach distress IN ave min.
Rad The following:
stomach trouble FOR years
aug ! would be troubled for
q 30 With Indigestion. j
~. box Of Mi-o-aa tablets
.-asy Drug Co. which corn.
4, 'a ne That was ~ months
~ = 'ls day | have not been
II. r. Haskey ca8.
April 20 1905.
-, .ae best prescription for
ever written; not
give quick relief. but 4
y s.,. .'a'IJ because Il thor.
B d, - renovates. buiIds 90
49, - into the stomach
~ A., Mona Is put Up In TAB.
A.. small and easy q
lsA,s, =, ~ leadinE druggists
a'C.r,, I. .a oainesvilis 81 y
a.. : Co vho risidly guar.
a1a,, =, -, ample free. AZ.
-loha, Bunaio Ky
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-10-18

the sam ONCE for calling yards,