The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-03-16
MiIESVILEE HEARS DIR. MITCH
ELL.
Buugett of Interesting News from
Mayesville-POlilics Grows Inter-
Csting.

Aayesville, March 12.-Dr. S. c.
Mitchell, president of the University
OF ou'h Carolina. delivered a most
Interesting and instructive lecture on
Thursday evening in the school aud
ltorium. DR.. Mitchell came here un-
der the auspices of the Civic League
and his lecture was given to the citi-
zens free by the ladies of the league
as an appreciation of the aid extend
ed to the league in its work bv the
peGp.c of the town in general. There
was good audience out and the
no,td educator made a yerv favor
aDle impression upon his hearers.
l he lecture dealt with the great pro-
sress Of the world. Maxine. the Ital-
Ian prophet of the nineteenth century.
being the central therne, the speaker
sno"lng the developn ent Of the diff
ieio'' countries In recent years.
corcluding with the late movements
IN CAina. 1t is hoped that the Civic
League may be able to induce others
of the university faculty to come
mere and address the citizens.
Rev. James Mcdowell, one Of the
veteran ministers of the Presbyterian
denomination in South Carolina.
preached two able sermons on Sunday
morning and night in the PRESBYTERIAN
church here. Large congregations
heard both discourses and were
deeply impressed as usual bv the
preaching of this venerable minister
If the Gospel.
The continual rains have put a stop
20 almost all kinds of outdoor work
ard the situation is becoming serious
among the farmers. Some fertilizers
are being hauled. but with the condi-
llon of the roads as they are, this
work, too, is badly handicapped.
However, the inclemency of the wealth
er will probably be help in reducing
the cotton crop. so that it may be
blessing in the long run.
The Tuesday Afternoon Book Club
viii meet this afternoon with Mrs.
| Robert a. Chandler. This will be
the first meeting of the club in it's new
year, the last regular meeting being
postponed on account of the failure
OF the new books to arrive in time.
Municipal politics are being dis
cussed now but it is not known who
VIII run for mayor and wardens. Nav
or >Womble has made no expression
yet as to whether he. will offer for re-
election or not. 1t is rumored that
several others are thinking seriously
or running for the place. The election
takes place on April 1st The nomi-
mating meeting will probably be held
a week earlier as this has been the
| custom heretofore.
Rev. Fl. A. Knox preached at Glenn
Springs on Sunday, returning home on
Monday night.
Mr.. IL. s. Thomas has accepted
| position as engineer on the North
western railroad of South Carolina
and has moved his family to Sumter
! to live.
Mr.. Robert d. Cooper of Sumter is
visiting relatives here.
Miss Sara Wells of Manning. who
hes been visiting Miss Leila Burgess.
! has returned home.
Miss Pearl Ballinger Of Richland is
visiting her sister, Mrs. II. a. Knox.
Mrs. Minnie Chandler and Miss
Fannie Chandler have returned home
P TT + visiting relatives in Yorkville
! and Columbia.
"r. j. w. Blackman of Society Hill
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
| Il RHlcrt \. Chandler.
A,r. Il. c. Chandler and Mr.. ]. A.
FoNworth went to Sumter today on
lusiness.
Misses Elma Mayes and Netta
Cooper spent last Saturday in Sumter.