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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-14


The pantry thief visited the Presby-
terian parsonage last Friday highs. The
kitchen was entered, an axe being used
to break open a window. No provisions
had been left in the kitchen and the
thief get only cup Of sugar. He did
not break into the pantry.
The Mechanicsville and Pisgah peo-
pie who were taken into Lee county
against their wishes are already at
work to have an election to vote them
selves back into Sumter county, but
as Lee county has but few square
miles to spare, these dissatisfied Lee
county folks will have to be very care
full how they run the lines marking off
the territory to be annexed to Sumter
| county.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-14
MORE TELEPHONE PR0cRasTlNATloN
City Council Holds Called Meetlaa io
Take Action Gil Long Distance and
Pastpones Everything.

A called meeting of the City Council
was held at 2 o'clock Monday with
Mayor Stuckey and Aldermen Boyle,
Chandler, Dick, Hurst, Schwerin and
W. H. Epperson present, and Alder
man, Geo. F. Epperson, absent.
The Mayor stated that the meeting
had been called to confer with Messrs.
F. L. Beattys, Jr., and E. G. Hayns-
worth, attorney, representing the
American Telephone and Telegraph
Co., in reference to locating their
poles in the streets, and also in refer
ence to making correction in their
franchise ordinance as required by
Council.
Mr.. E. G. Haynsworth stated that
the ordinance in question had been
obtained for the purpose Of construct
ing long distance line. The American
is long distance company, and whether
or not they would be authorized IN
der the ordinance to establish a local
exchange he was not prepared to say.
He had no knowledge of the policy Of
the company and could not say whether
or not they would consent to changing
the ordinance to apply to ''long dis
tance station only But the company
is here now with their construction
force at large expense to put in their
long distance station as demanded oy
Council, and yet the work is prohibit
ed and prevented by authority OF
Council
The Mayor explained that the one
obstacle that confronts the company is
the fact that they have an ordinance
under which they might attempt to
establish a local exchange; whereas
they applied for the privilege of a
long distance line only. Now Council
asks them to so alter the ordinance
as to restrict it to a long distance sta
tion-s will the company agree to this
and put the matter right?:''
Mr.. Beattys answered that the com
pany would not consent to alter the
ordinance in any manner, but they
are not attempting to build local ex-
change. He asked that Council permit
them to proceed with their work.
Alderman Schwerin moved that the
Street Committee be authorized to
direct the location of poles in the
streets, but there was no second
to this motion.
Alderman Dick moved, "that the
matter be postponed to the regular
meeting on the 18th instant, during
which time these gentlemen might
hear from their company; and, that
Council now adjourn. Alderman Boyle
seconded the motion to adjourn and
it vas carried, Alderman Schwerin
voting, No.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-14

More tobacco will be planted in
Sumter county than last year, but
there is nothing like a toabcco craze
in the county. There will be nothing
like a general planting of tobacco until
there is a market in this city, for it
does not pay the farmers to grow a
crop that they are forced to ship to a
distant market. The effort to establish
a warehouse here seems to have died
still born.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-14
LEGISLATURE MEETS,
sniei i Smith, Of EersIlaw,
Elected Speaker on First
Ballott---Tbe Senate Or
ganized and Ready
for Business.

oIgn.loia. Jan. l33.-The house of re-
presenSatiTes was called to order at
no0a By Col. Tom G. Hamer, clerk
ST she last house of representatives.
On. AItamont Moses was CHOSEN
porary chairman,
e members elect presented them
IS Before the speakers desk and
sworn IN. ~.
nations for speaker being in
rder, Mr.. B. q. Morgan OF Green
secured the Aoor and nominated
Oh Smith of KershaW coun-
his vas seconded by Mr.. Whaley
Charleston, Mr.. E6rd OF Lexington,
Lancaster Of Spartanbnrg. Mr..
hards OF KershaW and Others.
CASTOR OF Chester, put in
n.stion the name of Hon. z.
1cay III Hams OF Lancaster. This
seconded By Mr.. Halle Of York,
roE Of GreenVille, Mr. Moss of
burg and several Others. There
is6 Fotes cast, of which Mr..
Ia recsiYed 81 and Mr.. Williams
following voted for Mr.. Smith
Auli, Bailey Baker, Banks,
Bates, Black, BlaekSood, Bo-
FsSrooks. Brown, Bunch, Callison,
CarWile, Clifton, Coggeshan,
er euler, Davis, DeBruhi.
50 DeVore, Doar, Donald, Dow
Doyle, Edwards, E6rd, Fox,
s. Cause, Glover, Gourdin,
Earrellson, Haskell, Hen
Herbert, E.. Herbert. D..
Eif Hinton, Holman, Rum-
Irbg, James, Jarnegan, John
Tseliey, Kibler. King, Kirby,
sser, Lannahn, Leayerett, Les
IIsae, Little. Lotion, Lyles, Nc
Mace. MagiH, MahaTey, Mid
Minis, Morgan, Moses, Mich
PANEL, Paterson, Peagman
<. ainsford, Rankig. RayTlin-
Readg, Richards, Richardson,
SeabrooR, Ssnith, j., Smith,
StackEeRse, Stuekey, Tatum,
S, Toole, TowiH, Traylor, Trib-
ode Walker, Wall, Webb,
ey, Mingard, Wingo.
following voted for Mr.. Viii
l:ss fessrs. Barren. Beamguard,
Co!cock, DesChamps, Dow
Eerae, Castor, Halle, Mccain,
din, Moss, Peagman, Peurifoy.
sinkler. Strong, Wise, Wright
Youmans-21.
ere we're three nominees for
ant-at-ar Mr.. J. S. Wilson,
lancaster, Mr.. W. Il. Grant, OF
s3Yiilie. and Mr. Geo. W. Asb;H,
sesviae. Mr.. Wilson received
es, Mr.. Grant 81 and Mr. Asbill
Wilson was declared elected
as sworn IN. This is his second
John S. Withers, of Chester,
opposition for the position OF
clerk, an Office which he has
with great acceptability fol-
years. Mr.. Withers is very
member Of the speakers staff.
house adopted a resolution pre-
by Mr. John P. Thomas, Jr.,
fro the use of tue hall to the
Bar association for It's annua.
Thursday night, Friday after,
nd Friday night.
motion of Mr.. Morgan com.
of three waited on the governor
rni him that the house was
zed and ready for business. a
message was sent to the senate.
ernor submitted IA messages
al message, y messages sab
reports of State officers, ETC..
I nnouncing the death Of Hon.
.Iver, chief justice.
Sc concurred in the senate re
appointa a committee to at
Aeral Of Judge McIver. The
binted Messrs. 7. y. vii
neaster, John P. Thomas,
lland, j. o. Patterson, o.
L. Mauldin, Of Green
Wbaley, of Charleston
gas excused on account
sability and Mr.. Alta
Situted.
motion of Mr.. Johr
then adjourned unit
honor of the deceased
SENATE.
llman, the retiring
Senate. called the
noon. Senator Ed,
chesterfield was the
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-14

Pisgah correspondent makes a
few observations on the value OF adj
vevtssing thar The merchants and 9th
basiness men of Sumter will do
eH to consider. The Watehnaan and
southron goes into almosteyery house
hold ii that section Of country and an
Fertissment in this paper will reach
hundreds Of families who live nearer
Camden than TO Sumter, and who,
atil recent years, were accustomed to
The bulksof their trading in that
pIaee.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-14
SENATE.

llman, the retiring
Senate. called the
noon. Senator Ed
hesterGeid was the
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-14
llslltl aaS sotlt5rol.
WEDNESDAY,, JANUARY "a, 1908.

he Ssnstes, 4 'tsc:s.en'sess vas taeneas
10 IS590 assa the 9irue Sosssas.oss Il 1860
EEYascsaeaat as.d Soeas5asscs aes.. -;
sRe coashsaed circulation ana s;:.alt.lo>
10th a she cid papers, sad Is as;.l-
ss tic Oest aavessis;og asa5Eal u
he City Council has postponed a
decision On the telephone franchise
ouestion SO many times that proeras-
nation seems TO have become g habit
and whenever they are IN do1bs on
any question they play trnnps,'-
postponement TO the next regular meet
RE STATE lost one Of her strongest,
ruess and visast sons when Chief
Justice Henry McIFer passed away on
Eonday. he vas an able jurist, q
clear and logical thinker, high-toned
fearless Of cnsequenees, who dis
his duty as he saw.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-14

here were three nominees for
ap5-at. t.arms, Mr.. J. S. Wilson,
aneaster. Mr.. W. Il. Grant, Of
9Yiilie, and Mr. Geo. W. Asb;H,
aesvilie. Mr.. Wilson received
es Mr.. Grant 81 and Mr. Asbill
r. Wilson was declared elected.
VAS sworn IN. This is his second
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-14

The section on the dispenasry is
shorter than it has been in any mes
sage for ten years. He suggests a
special hospital for epileptlcs and
idiotic people so as to relieve the pres
sure on the hospital for the insane.
The preservation of the historical re-
cords is recommended. The necessity
for a department of immigration is
pointed out ard it is suggested that
these duties might be devolved on the
secretary of state and geologist.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-14

eaagged his duEy as he saw.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-05
s@z w. j. LanceIot

K. G. Lancelot was Carroll visitor
Saturday.
Lottie Delaney is visiting at the
Shelley home.
Bert Altman is now much rushed
with mason work.
Ethel Lathrop and father of Man
nlng were on our streets Wednesday.
Henry Low was up from Atlantic
Monday attending to matters of bust
ness.
Clio Beers came up from Audubon
tuesday evening to be present at the
social.
Mr.. Finn, of Manila, visited at the
nome OF VIM. Lewis, south of town,
last week.
Edna Beers departed for Monroe for
an extended visit with her uncle at
that place.
Jesse Higgins who works down near
Hamiln was present at the box sup
per Tuesday.
MT. and Mrs. G. II. Ramsey, his
mother and Mrs. Thompson visited at
the Wilson home Sunday last.
The Misses Frank and Ruth Ander.
son, of Audubon, visited with their
sister, Mrs. j. A. Campbell, this week.
Rev. Hicks began revival meetings
at Botna Wednesday evening. His
brother, N. F., of Toledo viii assist
him in the work.
IT these items appear unintelligible
remember they were prepared by q
sleepy mortal next day after the "Bip
Doin's' at Gray. Next big Doin,s5
November Is.
The City Council appointed two
fiue inspectors Monday evening with
the result that number of chimneys
over town have been condemned and
are being repaired.
Elmer Audas, Van Bridenstine
and VIM. Blakelee came in from
Des MONIES last week to perform
the important act of casting their
ballots on Tuesday. They return
ed to school Wednesday morning
We are unable to learn the partic.
ulars OF the case at this early date
put we think we are quite liable to
nave two butcher shops soon. Pete
peterson intends putting in one.
we are also told an Audubon party
intends opening one. When W,
learn more of it we'll tell you.
The Chicago Ladies Lyceum
Quartette and the first number of
our lecture course, will appear here
Friday evening, Nov. 18th. This
will be rare feast for music lovers
and we guarantee it to please. We
want about 100000 present and
ask that you will help swell the
crowd. We will look for you at the
Woodman Hall Friday, Nov. 18th,
The big box supper has transpir-
cd. 1t happened Tuesday evening.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-05
early English Meals.

In Anglo-Saxon times the great mea
was noon meat, or dinner, about {
O'clock, served with bread, bacon, horns
of ale, cheese, salt butter, cabbage and
beans.
Kneeling slaves offered long spits, or
which were steaks of beef or venison
Poultry, game and geese followed, and
in grand houses. wine was sent round
in goblets of gold or silver. In later
Saxon days supper came into fashion
as evening food.
The Normans dined at o'clock il
the morning, took light meal on ris
ing and ate again just before going to
bed.
In Chaucer's time breakfast was al
8, dinner at Q, supper at o'clock, ani
he pictures for us the prioress who die
not dip her fingers too far into the
sauce and the jolly franklin who de
lighted in fat cartridges and stewed
Dream or pike.
Queen Elizabeth's court dined al
noon, using rosewater before theil
meal and quaffing sack, or "lamb's
WOOL seductive compound of SOUND
old ale, spice, sugar and roasted crat
apple, with sprig of rosemary to stil
its fragrant depths.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-05
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Carried 1t Too Far.

A Chicago millionaire, George L.
Cline, had an extraordinary hobby.
He was a connoisseur of Irishmen, ac-
cording to the local papers. Though
on himself he would never spend more
than 10 OF 20 cents day, he thought
nothing of buying Irishmen sumptu-
GUS dinners, with champagne, in order
to hear them talk in their musical
brogue. An Irishman once played
Colonel Cline false. He stole pair of
boots from him. Discovering the theft,
the millionaire pursued the Irishman,
overtaking him as he was about 10 en-
ter a pawnshop with the boots in his
hand. Those are my boots; you have
stolen them," said Colonel Cline. "Sure,
it was only joke" said the Irishman.
But the memorable millionaire hailed
the thief before a magistrate, and here
again the man repeated, 1T was only
a joke, your honor "Only joke,
hey?" said the magistrate. well, Mr..
Cline, how far away from your house
had he carried the boots when you
overlook him?' cover mile, SIR" re-
piled the millionaire. Held for court"
said the magistrate. ''This is case Of
carrying the joke too far"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-05
Dinner Versus Inspiration.

Whistler's laXity in the matter CT en-
gagements was notorious. No one ever
knew if he We're coming or not to af-
fairs. But his point Of view is ex-
planned in his answer to a friend Of
his who knew that he had an engage
ment to dine with some swells in a
distant part of London and who felt
that it was most impolitic for Whistler
to offend them. 1t was growing late,
and yet Whistler was painting away.
madly, intently.
my dear fellow" he said to him at
last, sit is frightfully late, and you
have to dine with Lady Such-a-one.
Don't you think you'd better stop?"
"Stop?" fairly shrieked Whistler.
stop, when everything is going beauti-
fully? Go and stuff myself with dis
gushing food when can paint like
this? Neverl Never! Besides, they can't
do anything until get there-they
never do!' And the entire speech is
most characteristic of the man.-Har-
per's Weekly.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-05
OF Course Not.

A judge of one of the United States
circuit courts has five-year-old niece
of whom he is very proud. A few days
ago she came to him and said with a
very serious air:
Uncle, there is question about law
want to ask you"
well, dear, what is it?' patiently In
quired the judge.
Uncle, if a man had a peacock and
1t went into another mans yard and
laid an egg, who would the egg belong
top
The judge smiled indulgently and re-
Piled:
"Why, the egg would belong to the
man who owned the peacock, but he
could be prosecuted for trespassing if
he went on the others property to get
it,"
The child seemed very much interest
ed in the explanation and then OBJ
served innocently:
"Uncle did it ever occur to you that
a peacock couldn't lay an egg|
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-05
A Scientific Discovery.

kodol Dyspepsia Cure does for the
stomach that which it is unable to do
for itself, even when but slightly dis
ordered or overloaded. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure supplies the natural
juices of digestion and does the work
of the stomach, relaxing the nervous
tension, while the inflamed muscles
of that organ are allowed to rest and
heal. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests
what you eat and enables the stomach
and digestive organs to transform all
food into rich, red blood. Sold by
Nick Doffing & Co., Extra; c. l..
Bison, Brayton.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-05

and was one of the crowning events
of the season. Everyone had a
good time and the boxes sold high.
A short program was rendered be-
fore the beginning of the auction
sale which lent zest to the occasion.
Rev. Hicks and C.. E. Mertz were
the auctioneers and the way they
turned those pretty little boxes into
cash was miraculous. About $3.50. 90
were realized which leaves a profit
of about $4,000 from the affair. The
bureau is we'll satisfied with the re-
suit and promise to show all an
even better time next time they en-
fertain
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-05
Disastrous Wreck.

Carelessness is responsible for many
a railway wreck and the same causes
are making human wrecks of suffer-
ers from Throat and Lung troubles
But since the advent of DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds, even the worst
cases can be cured, and hopeless re-
signation is no longer necessary.
Mrs. Lou Cragg of Dorchester, Mass,
is one of the many whose life was
saved by DR.. Kings New Discovery.
This great remedy is guaranteed for
all Throat and Lung diseases by Nick
Dofhng & Co., druggists Price SOC,
and $1.00. Trial bottles free.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-05
Forgot Something.

1t was in a hotel, and girl of sweet
sixteen had left the table, at which her
parents were still seated, and had gone
the entire length of the dining room.
when she paused in the doorway, and
her fresh young voice cut the air with
the word:
"Maww
"Well?" replied her "maw" shrilly.
81 forgot my gum. Fetch it when
you come upstairs. It's stuck under
the table right underneath my plate.
I'll want it for the matinay this after
noon, you know."-Lippincott's Maya
zine.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-05
Mixed on Her Geography.

The postmaster of the house of com.
mons tells story of his early expert
ences of postal work good many
years ago. 1t was London branch
Office, and a customer came in and
handed letter over the counter to the
young woman who was serving
stamps and who, after reading the adj
dress, said it would be fvepence. "But
have never paid more than twopence
halfpenny before" objected the Gus
toner. us it overweight" No, il
wasn't overweight, said the clerk. but
all letters to China We're fivepence
and as this was addressed to ORES
dom
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-05
soldering, on bis superior officer.

soldering, on MS superior ofncer.
When Sir George Grove was a young
man in the West Indies, superintend-
ing the erection Of lighthouses, he met
an English army officer who was SC
exceedingly well dressed that he was
moved to say:
"You don't get those clothes here,
SUPPOSED"
"Oh, yes,' replied the officer. "The
regimental tailor made them for me-"
us it really possible that the regi-
mental tailor can fit you so well?" ex-
claimed the young engineer in surprise
II should think SOP the officer an
swered. He had better fit me!
would give him three days heavy drill
If he didn't-and he knows it!''
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-05
ROSS

Fred Sewers visited among friends at
Gray last Sunday.
Max Ehlert visited at the Diest
home on Saturday.
Chas Ramsey visited Sunday at the
home of C.. d. Hart.
Hanna Sandrock is staying at the
VIM. Deist home now.
J. r. Luse, of Carroll, visited his
friends here on Sunday.
Charley Ruhs visited at the home of
Henry Ruhs last Saturday.
Mrs. Allie Quinby who has been
visiting her relatives is again at home.
One of the best dances of the season
was that held one evening last week.
Jess Northup is doing a fine job of
plastering on the Albert Fest residence
Farmers were engaged in picking
corn last week until the rain called q
halt.
Lue Roberts and wife were enter
tanned last Sunday at the home of F.
Miller.
Max Ehlert having disposed of all
his goods at Coon Rapids is again in
his store in this town.
Fred Ruhs and Cameron Ross at.
tended the box supper at Gray Tues
day night and report a fine time.
VIM. Deist now enjoys life as he
rides around in that fine new Kratzer
buggy, purchased of j. Shingledecker
last week.
Several of our citizens interested in
Modern National Reserve lodge
went to Gray and attended the meet
ing one night last week.
The boys of this town were out Sat-
urday night and several that were not
merely boys, but grown men, engaged
in painting the town beautiful car
mine, which they did in the tradition
al manner of all jewellers on Halloween
night.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-05
cretly wishing she had only Invited
the boys.-Leaf River Qll.) Mirror.
Not nm Authoritx.

"You don't pronounce that word
right" said the stranger, who was do
ing his first fishing in northern Wis
consin lake. Webster calls it mus
kellunge.'"
II never heerd of Webster" fiercely
retorted the old guide, "but Pm willin'
to bet he never ketched a musky in his
life. Chicago Tribune
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-05
Feminine Deceit.

Did you ever take note of the ex-
traordinary efforts girls make at an
exclusive girls party to pretend that
they are having as good time as they
would if the boys were present? The
dear things know they are acting very
deceitful in their affectation Of joy,
when each Of them Is all the time Sc
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-05
Big Difference,

"What is the difference between a
violinist and fiddler?"
"The difference" answered the con-
cert manager. sis enormous; anywhere
from $500 to $4,000 a week. wash
ington Star.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-05
GRAY
B argains In Land

100 acres near Gray at $500, fine improve
ments.
I7o acres six miles from town at $1,000, well
improved and near the German Lutheran
church.
SO acres near German Lutheran church at
$500.
so acres near German Lutheran church at
10000, this farm is fine one.
100 acres near Manning at S67.5o If taken
within thirty days.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-05
Her Mournfu1 Jest.

$50 you decided to try light house
keeping?"
Eyes" said young Mrs. Torkins; ''but
after we had two or three gas bills we
wished we could try dark housekeep-
ing. ".Exchange.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-05

The Reason For the Fit.
The work of the regimental tailor
may or may not be addressed to style.
1t all depends. as in. other lines Of
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-05

The mother who shows partially
among her children is doing both her
self and them a great wrong. If one is
brighter or more beautiful than anoth-
er the mother has no right whatever
to ever make any allusion to the fact.
Sisters and brothers become imbitter-
ed against each other because of this
showing of Partially from parents and
even grow bitter toward the parent
too. Jealousy leads to hatred, and nei-
Their emotion can thrive in any home
and conditions remain harmonious and
happy.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-11-05

Poverty is very good in maxims and
in sermons. but it is very bad in prac
teal llfe-Bucher.