The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-17
OUR sUNIAlERTON LETTER.

Tar q correspondent may carry his
praises Of or faith In the community
OF which he happens to be q resident
before II Is considered his hobby, we
do not try to ascertain, believing that
facts are always acceptable. Indeed
to lead from ones strongest suit"
has been considered a good rule, and
IL takes not an inveterate gambler
nor yet an occasional card player to
see the principle Of this phrase ap-
Piled In many spheres of life. AS the
harvesting season draws to a close
and our farmers are partially max
Ing plans for another crop. it is inter-
esting and gatifying to note the EVIL
dent prosperity they are enjoying.
Excepting those few who sustained
serious loss from the recent storm,
there are but few farmers, large or
small. who will not actually adroit
that they have done petty we'll" this
year. Even IL We were not possessed
OF the facts in the case, we would
naturally conclude from the contin-
ual visits OF life insurance agents, ad-
vocators OF various farm improve
ments and time and labor saving ma
chimes. that they are doing a good
business In our community. Only yes
terday a casual bserver was heard to
mention some $500 worth OF i'm
provements made on a single farm
this season; and this Is only an in
stance. there are numerous similar
cases.
The stage of transition from the
close Of the toilsome harvest season to
preparations for another crop is luck
iiy accompanied by one OF the well
come sporting periods; and many are
there ready and eager to grasp this
means Of recreation. In fact, this
community is we'll supplied with good
shots as well as plenteous game; and
this particular season Is always thor
oughly enjoyed.
IL seems quite probable that before
many more weeks shall have elapsed
another brick building will be erect
ed in town.
Mr.. w. +. Ulmer Is having brick
hauled upon his lot between the
buildings of the Farmers Bank e.
Trust Co. and DR.. ID. o. Rhame. Mr..
Ulmer. II Is said. will engage in
fruit and fancy grocery business.
Among the events of social interest
during the past week was the "Ini-
tiation meeting" OF the recently or
ganized Book Club. Mrs. Ellison
Capers entertained the club from
to on Friday Afternoon. A guessing
contest. literary In nature, was the
feature of entertainment and Mrs 7.
"A. James was awarded the prize as
the most successful contestant. After
the contest. Misses Katharine Capers
and Elmore Mcknight in dainty watt
resses' costumes served a delightful
salad course.
Mr.. j. Fred Lanham with MS
bride. who was Miss Mamie Scar
broough, arrived here last Tuesday
evening. Their marriage took place
af McColl. s. c.. on the night of the
7th. being known by but few of
their friends here until the day OF
their arrival. Both Mr.. Lanham and
Miss scarborough spend a part of
each year here. and were well known
In the social circles Of Summerton.
Miss Ida Scarborough spent Sat-
urday In Manning.
DIR. ID. o. Rhame spent Tuesday in
Columbia.
Hon. o. c. Scarborough spent
Monday In Sumter.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Johnson were
called to Sumter on Friday by the
death OF Mrs Johnson's mother, Mrs.
Pringle.
Mr.. r. B. Belser. of Sumter, was In
town on Friday.
Mr.. w. @. Belser. OF Columbia was
visitor In town last week.