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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04
an ORGANIZATION
FOR Law and ORDER.
Legislature Will be Asked to Al
low Towns to Vote Upon Ques-
tion of Removal of Dispen-
saries.

The conference called by commit
tee of citizens was held last night III
the hall of the Y. M. G. A. Col.
James A. Hoyt of Gresnville was re-
quested to act as chairman, and Mr.,
Thos. J. LaMotte of Columbia as
secretary. The object Of the confer
ence, as was stated by the chairman,
was to initiate some practical measure
on non-partisan and non-political lines
to improve the present condition of
affairs in the State, and to concentrate
into some kind Of organization al the
elements that are willing to work for
the destruction Of those forces that
tend to perpetuate and enlarge the
sphere of intemperance and the reign
Of crime in South Carolina
The chairman announced that the
meeting was open for full and free
conference, and there were no restric-
tions on the members present. This
was followed by an Offering of sugges-
tions as to the method Of procedure,
remarks being made by J.. W. Hamel,
j. S. Beasley, P. l. Sturkey, r..
Morrell, W. I. Herbert, Vernon
pAnson and others.
Under resolution a committee was
appointed to report a suitable name
and plan of organization and commit
tee recommended that an organization
be formed under the name of The
South Carolina Temperance, Law and
Order League
The following officers and mem
berssof the State executive committee
we're elected:
j. ". Hamel of Kershaw, chairman.
Howell Morrell Horrell, Secretary
and treasurer.
Executive committee-First con-
gressional district, Simeon Hyde,
Charleston second, George Fl. Bates,
Barnwell; third, P. L. Sturkey, Green
wood; fourth, Thos. J. LaMotte,
COLUMBIA; fifth, W. G. Thompson,
Lancaster, sixth q. Fl. Newton,
Bennettsville; seventh, Joel F. Brun-
son, Sumter.
A resolution was adopted that the
executive committee be authorized to
prepare and promulgate a constitution
and bylaws this organization.
Also, that the executive committee be
empowered to I'll all vacancies in their
body.
Mr.. Hamel offered the following re-
solution which was adopted: That the
executive committee memorialize the
Legislature to enact such legislation as
may be necessary to give the voters Of
municipality the right to vote a dis
pensary out of their community.
Tho oonforopao wac harmonious and
earnest throughout the proceedings,
and the point was stressed by several
speakers that this was an effort to
organize the citizens without reference
to politics and solely for the improve
ment of present conditions, upon q
broad and bipartisan basis. An
address will be issued to the people of
the State when the constitution and
by laws have been framed by the exc
cutive committee. The State. Oct 2.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04
Rydales Liver Tablets.

Rydales Liver Tablets cure all liver trou-
bles. They act specifically on the liver,
the bile, bladder, and bile duct, the intes-
tines and bowels. They stimulate the liver
and cause perfect flow of bile into the
bowels, keep the bile duct healthy, increase
the peristaltic movement of the intestines
and thus restore a healthy action of all
these organs. Rydales Liver Tablets are
easy to take, being small chocolate coated
tablets. They act promptly and can al
ways be depended upon. Price per box of
SO tablets, Is cents All dealers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04
Clifton to be Rebuilt.

Birmingham, Ala, Oct. 2S.-A con-
tract involving the expenditure of
s110,000 has just been signed for the
rebuilding of cotton mill No. 3 at Cliff
ton, S. G. Mills Nos l and 2 are being
remodeled at cost Of s75, 900. These
mills we're practically or totally destroy
ed by the foods of last spring.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04
A Newspaper Change.

Batesburg, Oct. 27.-The Batesburg
Advocate has undergone another
change of hands. Col. John Bell
Towill has sold his interest in the
paper to Mr.. N. Rodgers Bayly. The
liter gentleman has had considerable
experience in newspaper work and
enters upon his editorial duties this
week by no means as novice.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04
Doesn't Respect Old Age.

It's shameful when youth fails to shcw
proper respect for old age, but just the
contrary in the case of DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. They cut off maladies no MAJ
ter how severe and irrespective Of old age.
Dyspepsia, Jaundice, Fever, Constipation
all yield to this perfect PHI. 25c., at j. +.
w DeLorme's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04

San Antonio. Tex, Oct. 27.-The
official yellow fever bulletin issued to-
night shows no new cases and nc
deaths; total cases IL.
No case was reported today as sus,
picious and everybody is hopeful that
the worst stage of the fever in San
Antonio has been passed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04

Cuero, Tex, Oct. 27.--Robert Ben
nett, prominent young ranchmap,
who returned from Mexico, two weeks
ago, died at his home today, II miles
from here. State Healh Officer Tabor
pronounced the case one Of yellow
fever. One other case was found or
the ranch and it was discovered that
Mrs. Bennett had just recovered from
an attack of the disease.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04
THE YELLOW FEVER SITUATION.
General Improvement Noted Ex-
cept at Monterey, Where It's
Still Bad.

Laredo, Tex, Oct. 2S.-The yellow
fever situation is much improved here.
The official bulletin tonight shows:
New cases, %; deaths, 2; total cases
to date, 565; total deaths, 46.
The situation at Monterey does not
show any Improvement. The official
bulletin shows shat on last Friday and
Saturday there were II new cases and
9 deaths, besides II suspicious cases.
Reports from Nuevo Laredo say there
are no new cases in that city.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16
Lincoln School.

Laura Matteson of the eighth grade
has left school.
The girls of the grammar room are
very busy practicing up base ball
with their new ball, bat and glove.
The eighth grade graduation exer-
cises will be held in the M. E. church
Wednesday May II.
The fifth grade has new readers
"The story of David Crockett" by
frances Perry.
Miss Rossman is busy teaching
songs for commencement.
Title Pearson is suffering with q
bruised eye which she got while play
ing ball.
The grammar room is enjoying ex
aminations this week.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16
A Little Early Riser

Now and then, at bedtime will
cure constipation, biliousness and
liver troubles. DeWitt's Little Early
Rlsers are the famous little pills that
cure by arousing the secretions, NOV
ing The bowels gently, yet effectually,
and giving such tone and strength to
the glands of the stomach and liver
that the cause Of the trouble is re-
moved entirely, and if their use is
continued for few days, their will
be no return of the complaint. Sold
by J. R. Kruger.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

Mr.. aid Mrs. Ward Stone cutter
tanned at their country home on the
river, last Saturday evening, as has
been their custom for years, the
graduating class of the high school,
the teachers of the public schools,
the village school board, the superin-
tendent and teachers of the United
States Indian industrial school, Pete
w. Ross and wife, Frank A. Hancock
and aifa and DR.. I'll. L. Hulburd. To
test whether or not conversation is a
lost art there was no formal enter
tainment provided, yet everyone en-
joyed the evening thoroly. A dainty
lunch was served.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

Read the many ads in this issue of
the Leader and then go down to the
city, pay your railroad fare, and from
10 to 40 per cent more for the same
or poorer goods, and then come home
and kick because we haven't more
sidewalks, public library building
and an opera house. Why didn't
you get the city merchants to build
them for while you're down there?
Hutchinson Leader.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

Glenwood is to have third news
paper. Speaking of the same Bro.
Kroshus, of the Herald, sarcastically
remarks: "Guy Thorson and Gus
Wollan intend opening printing
Office here in the near future which
it is expected will put in the shade
all prior establishments of the kind
in the past and present history of
the town."
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

Albert Lee Tribune: Farmers are
planting many fruit and ornamental
trees in this county this year,
probably more than in any one year
in it's history. The apple crop will
soon become one of the most i'm
portant of any raised in the county,
but the rabbits and mice must be
kept from destroying the trees in the
winter.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

Crop prospects are good. Wheat
is already out of the ground and up
enough to cover the fields with a
mantle of green. Farmers are busy
putting in oats and corn. The acre
age of corn in this county will be
very large again this year, farmers
not being deferred any by the soft
corn of last season.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

The position of preceptress Of the
Red River Valley University-the
Methodist College at Wahpeton,
North Dakota has been rendered to
Miss Rebecca Colyer. The position
was rendered Miss Colyer without
her seeking it and is another testi-
monial of her high ability as an
instructor.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

The Ladies Aid Society of the
Congregational church, will hold a
sale at the church parlors Wednes-
day afternoon and evening, May 81.
A full line of ladies aprons, komona
and fancy work will be sold. The
Japanese ladies will dispense tea dur
ing the afternoon. A general supper
will be served from 6 to o'clock.
All come.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16
RUS SBbIo Sc
JOHN ON
MACHINE SHOP
Morris, Mimi.

We have established branch at Morris
and will be located at Kerl & Watzke's
blacksmith shop. We are prepared to do
all kinds of machine repairing, and we
make speciality of repairing and rebuild
ing threshing engines. Engines would be
shipped to our foundry at Glenwood we
have a special arrangement with the
N. p. whereby engines can be shipped
to G1enwood at 81 each. two on car.
The smaller class of work such as re-
pairing hues, cylinders, etc, would be
done here. If you have an old engine
worthless to you let US hear from you. We
can either repair it or buy it outright,
Our foundry at GlenWood is
the best equipped establish
ment in Central Minnesota
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

The sage of the Granite Tribune
sights by a row Of hitchlng posts to
get his bearings, and observes that
if the grain does not root this spring
the thought occurs that the seed
sown did not terminate; that the
humps are in town and third rail-
road soon will be; chat street fair is
assured and street sprinkler is
suggested and that three pair of
mules il town certainly makes lis
metropolitan.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

The latest pipe dream in the line
of railroad rumors is that the Great
Northern is to build line from
Appleton, Swift county, due north
through Morris and Elbow Lake to
Fergus Falls, making direct line
from Winnipeg to Sioux City and
Omaha. If this connecting line
should be build it would be great
benefit to the western part of the
state. Elbow Lake Tribune.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

Land in OLIVER county is now
selling for about 81 for very choice
tracts. OF course it will be higher
this fall. Are you going to wait till
fall and pay more for it or go out
now and get the benefit of the adj
vance yourself? Talk with Pete w.
Ross about it.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

For liver troubles and constipation
There's nothing better in creation
Than Little Early Risers, the famous
little pills
They always effect cure and save
doctor bills.
Little Early Risers are different from
all other pills. They do not weaken
the system, but act as tonic to the
tissues by arousing the secretions
and restoring the liver to the full
performance of its functions natural
ly. j. r. Kruger.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

Services in All Saints Episcopal
church tomorrow as usual; subject OF
morning sermon, ga Staff to Lean
on" evening, 'The Man with the Iron
Mask" A cordial invitation is extern
ded to all to attend.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

I have several houses and lots for
sale, also some choice building lots.
[ think some them are SNAPS.
Whenever you think Of buying come
in and see me. | have a house for
rent too. PETE w. Ross.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

Whenever you make up your mind
to go out to MORTON or OLIVER
county, North Dakota all you have
to do is go to Pete w. Ross and tell
him you want to go and he will at.
tend to rates. You can go out any
day with Ross.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

The land Office at Marshall has
been discontinued by executive order,
and the business of that Office will
hereafter be done at st. Cloud. The
order will take effect June Both.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

Are you going to build? The
Smith & Rogers Lumber Go will be
glad to learn of your wants in any
kind of lumber or building material
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

A state band contest is announced
to be one OF the features of the Min
neapolis June fair and c.rnivdl, June
l to Ii, inclusive.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

The cheapest safe land on the
market to-day is that in OLIVER
and MORTON counties North
Dakota. Talk with Pete w. Ross
about it.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

Nels johnson was brought down
on last nights train from Donnelly
to have injuries att ended to which
he received in runaway accident
yesterday.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

Misses Indie and Ruth Reeve went
to Paynesville today to visit friends
for few days.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

The expected has happened and
the electric light war between the
city of New Ulm and the private
company has ended in compelling
tie city to pay $500 for the
franchise, poles and wires of the
private company airmont News.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

Ole Lien, a druggist of Tacoma,
Wash, was the guest yesterday of
DIR. Game, and was on his way to
visit BROTHER at Glenwood.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

B. W. Brokaw, eye specialist and
optician will be at Krueger's drug
store the 9th and 7th only, of every
month. Eyes examined free.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

There is not an idle mechanic in
the city at present
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

Ole Rigg, of Glenwood, ac-
companied by about twenty five land
seekers from that place and Star
buck, were in Morris Monday enroute
to Souris, N. D.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

Tompkin's hired man is an old man,
who has seen better days" and now
has to work for just his board and
old clothes. Have you located him
here in Morris yet?
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

John Flnnegan is Iayed up this
week with an attack of pleurisy.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

Harry Johnson, of Elbow Lake,
spent few days in Morris last week.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

WANTED Immediately good boy
also young woman who is not afraid
of machinery, for Morris Steam Laun-
dry.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

Everything for house building pur.
pose in the way of lumber, from stills
to shingles, is to be had of the Smith
& Rogers Lumber Co.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

Warden Wolfer has disposed of
every pound of the binder Irvine pro-
duct for this season Every bit of it
goes to farmers and none to the deal
ers this year, condition that has
not been obtained in former years !.
The factory will be kept busy to its
full capacity until Aug. to bill or
ders from farmers now on hand, and
no more orders will be accepted. The
output this year will amount to more
than seven million pounds. Next
year an effort will be made to in
crease the output to nine million.
The factory will be kept busy during
the fall and winter with a view to
making as much Irvine as possible.
Saltwater Gazette.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

Jerry" is one of those lubberly
country lads who always mean al
right, but who get at things in their
own odd way.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

The Eastern Express which goes
thru here at 9:43 had on board Que of
the express cars, one day last week,
two mules which were being shipped
from Montana to points in North
Carolina. These animals were Grated
and accompanied by an attendant.
The express charges amount to S2lO
on both animals.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

Old man Tompkins loves Louise
best and Mrs. Tompkins Julia, You
know what that results in in every
home!
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

St. Peter Herald: When small
boy wins few marbles playing
keeps, that's gambling. When a
woman wins a cut glass vase at a
euckre party or church fair-well,
that different, you know.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

The first new potatoes of the sea-
son were received in st. Paul last
week. They came from Florida and
sold at 81 bushel.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

PASTURAGE For horses and
colts, only. Sections Nine, Fifteen,
and Sixteen, town of Horton. Ac-
cessible to river water. Salt furnished.
W. E. NORMAN. If
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

Two furnished double rooms for
rent. Suitable for sitting and sleep
ing rooms. Enquire of Mrs, G. II.
Stinson, Morris Mimi. If.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

A street fair will be held at Ben
son June "a to II.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

II. Parker, of Sank Center, the
travelling auditor of the Northern
Pacific, was in town Thursday night.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

A race meeting will be held at
Graceville Thursday and Friday,
June 25 and 26.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

Go to Morris City Mills for
New Gold Patent Flour, Silver Leaf
Fancy Patent, Bran, shorts a''I
middljngs.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

Mr.. Christ Nelson, of Clinton and
Lenard Lindbeck, of Chokio, left for
Langenburg, ASA, Canada with
carload of horses last Thursday.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

Bass fishing is not legal until May
80.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

What does the Smith & Rogers
Lumber Go. do? Sell lumber of
course
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

Early Minnesota yellow and white
dent and Pride of the North seed
corn at Stewards Mill office. Guar
anteed to terminate. 3tl9
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16
Tompkin's Hired Man.

| A street fair will be held at Ben
son June "a to II.
There is not an idle mechanic in
the city at present.
John Flnnegan is layed up this
week with an attack of pleurisy.
Misses Indie and Ruth Reeve went
to PaYnesyille today to visit friends
for few days.
A race meeting will be held at
Graceville Thursday and Friday,
June % and 26.
Fred Watson, of Lake City, is now
employed as drug clerk at ]. r.
Krueger's drug store.
Are you going to build? Consult
the Smith & Rogers Lumber Co.
about your lumber.
II you don't iall in love with Ruth
Tom2kins, when you see her, it's be-
cause you have no heart left in you.
Litchfeld has passed an anti-spit-
ting ordinance. Hereafter it will be
unlawful to spit in any public build
ing in that village.
Farmers say that the recent cold
rain has laid foundation for good
crop of small grains and put the land
IN good condition for corn,
Mr.. Christ Nelson, of Clinton and
Lenard Lindbeck, of Chokio, left for
Langenburg, ASA, Canada with
carload of horses last Thursday.
Mrs. w. P. Fowler and Mrs. F. B.
Desch returned la It night from Min
neapolis, where they have been
attending the grand lodge meeting
of the Eastern Stars.
Strength and vigor come of good
food, duly digested. "Force," al
ready-to-serve wheat and barley food
adds no burden, but sustains, nour-
ishes. invigorates.
ST. Peter Herald: When small
boy wins a few marbles playing
keeps, that's gambling. When a
woman wins a cut glass vase at a
euckre party or church fair-well,
that different, you know.
The expected has happened and
the electric light war between the
city of New Ulm and the private
company has ended in compelling
TIE city to pay $500 for the
franchise, poles and wires of the
private company.-Fairmon News.
Whenever you make up your mind
to go out to MORTON or OLIVER
county, North Dakota all you have
to do is go to Pete w. Ross and tell
him you want to go and he will at.
tend to rates. You can go out any
day with Ross.
Crop prospects are good. Wheat
is already out of the ground and up
enough to cover the fields with a |
mantle of green. Farmers are busy
putting in oats and corn. The acre
age of corn in this county will be
very large again this year, farmers
not being deferred any by the soft
corn of last season.
Lincoln School.
Laura Matteson of the eighth grade
has left school
The girls of the grammar room are
very hI1av nraoticinU m haaa haIl II
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

Rev. r. j. Mooney delivered his
lecture on ireland" at Breckenridge
Thursday evening.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

Mrs. G. E. Seeley, of Chokio. is
quite i'll in a hospital at Duluth,
where she recently submitted to an
operation for bronchial troubles.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

These are the days when you want
chain aud paddock attached to your
umbrella.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

Mrs. W. P. Fowler and Mrs. F. B.
Desch returned la 1t night from Min
neapolis, where they have been
attending the grand lodge meeting
of the Eastern Stars.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

Fred Watson, of Lake City, is now
employed as drug clerk at j. r.
Krueger's drug store.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

Are you going to build? Consult
the Smith & Rogers Lumber Co.
about your lumber.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

Strength and vigor come of good
food, duly digested. "Force," a
ready-to-serve wheat and barley food
adds no burden, but sustains, nour-
ishes. invigorates.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

Services will be held at the Nor
wegian Lutheran Synord church
Sunday evening at 8 o'clock.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

We are now prepared to 10 feed
grinding on short notice. w. P
FOWLER.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

Farmers say that the recent cold
rain has laid foundation for good
crop of small grains and put the land
IN good condition for corn.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

Miss Lizzie Ness returned this
week from Minneapolis where she
has spent the greater part of the
winter.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-16

If you don't iall in love with Ruth
Tompkins, when you see her, it's be-
cause you have no heart left in you.