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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-30
YOUTH KILLS ELS FATHER.
r.aurens Cotton Mil Operative, For
merly of Tennessee, Meets Death in
LaurenS.

LaurenS.
Iaurens, Jan. 23.-Last night, be-
tween 9 and 20 o'clock, ]. ]. Smith,
mill operative employed at Watts
mills, located just north Of the city,
was shot and killed by his son, John
Smith, a youth Is or 16 years old.
The shooting took place in the Smith
cottage and was the result, so the boy
claims, Of his fathers attack on Mrs.
Smith. After beating his wife, it is
alleged that Smith was in the act OF
shooting her when the boy told him
not to shoot his mother. The gun
shaped when young Smith picked up
a cheap single barrel gun and shot
his father dead in his tracks. The
boy was committed to Jail this morn
ing and the inquest will be held this
afternoon.
The Smiths came to Laurens from
Tennessee about year ago to work
in The cotton mill.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-30

.Nearly every person who is sub
ject to attacks from the stomach suf-
fers from a morbid dread Of a dietie
treatment for relief, that Is three
fourths starvation. and one-fourth
toast and milk. On the other hand
you can eat as you please and digest
the food BY the aid Of a good digest
ant, thus giving the tired stomach
equally as much rest. Eat Wnatyo
please and take little Kodcl for In.
digestion after your meals. It digests
what you eat. Sold by all druggists
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-30
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy assafe
Medicine for Children. s.s

sIn buying cough medicine fors
children, eser be afraid TO buy
chamber1aii1s Cough Remedy There
IS no danger from IT. and relief IL isss
always sure TO follow. e ts Intended
especially & coughs, colds croup
and whoopisg cough, and there issno
better medicine in the world for for.
these diseases, It IS NOT only certain
cure for Group, but when given s AZ;
soon as the croupy cough appears-
wila prevent the attack. Wi,oopinEs
cough Is lot dangerous when this
remedy is gwen as detected. q con-
tains no opium OF other harmfuf
drugs, and may be given as confident
y TO baby as to, an adult For sale
by j. +. W. DeLorne.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-30
HANGED AS SHERMAN RAIDER. RAID az.
But Veteran Lived Forty-two Years
After That Experience.

John McGorgan, one OF Sherman: 9
raiders, died yesterday at his home
IN Paterson, N. j., at the age OF "a.
Mr.. MeGrogan enlisted with the Ts1ir-
teenth New Jersey yol lunteers, and
continued to serve through nineteen
battles and skirmishes until the regi-
ment was mustered out in 1865.
In sherman's march to the sea he,
with foraging party OF eight, was
captured by gusrrillas. The prisoners
were hanged to trees and the guerril-
las departed.
A detachment Of the Union cavalry
reached the spot q moment later. The
men were cut down, but Mr. McGro-
gan was the only one who could De
revived The choking he experienced
destroyed the sight Of one eye.New
York Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-30
A REMARKABLz ACCIDENT.
N-. III. Il. shirer, OF oransebars, XIII
ed by accidental Discharge OF 8

ed by accidental Discharge OF 3
Gun.
Full particulars as to the shooting
and killing Of Mr. NJ. H. Shirer, near
.Orangeburg, Thursday. was brought
TO the city that night by Mr.. Olin M.
Dantzier, supervisor of orangeburg
county, who resides near the deceas-
ed. It appears that Mr.. shirer was
superintending the digging OF stumps
and upon entering the field in Whlcn
the work was being prosecuted nad
placed his gun against an old stump
which ad been removed from the :
ground. In some unaccountable way
the stump rolled over and discharged
the gun. The entire load of shot pen
etrated his body and death resulted
almost instantly
Mr.. shirer was a brother of Mr. ].
d. shirer, Of this city. He leaves quite
q, family to mourn his sudden death
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-30
The Day OF Imss.

This II day Of isms But Nor
monlsm is the outrage Of all the isms
had somewhat to say recently. but
quite briefly, about this modern mon
strosity, the modern Paganism. I am
sorry it is so, but in that brief refer
ence to this inposture stated that
people Of intelligence Of the blood
were being duped by it To one we'll
acquainted with its teachings and in
structed in the Bible this seems well
nigh, if not, incredible, yet it does
happen, as I have occasion to know,
and in this way: There are people,
brought up apart from, yet not
wholly, the church, who recognize the
authority of the Bible, who have a
smattering of it's cardinal doctrines,
but who know little or nothing Of its
text, whose acquaintance with the
creeds Of the various evangelical
bodies is only nominal, going no fur.
ther than the bare knowledge Of their
existence, who if asked to examine
into the claims Of one Of these creeds
for Bible support would refuse to do
it on the plea that they know it al
ready. To such the examination
would be too dry, wholly lacking OF
interest, but when Mormonism ap-
peals, forthwith its enormity appeals
to their curiosity and they who never
before examined the old Book, forth
with become interested students to-
see If this or that text quoted In sup.
port Of their errors is in the Word
OF course, they find it and immedi-.
ately conclude that Mormonism is
biblical enough. They have not swal-.
lowed the Bible, but it is remarkable
with what avidity they have swallow.
ed Mormonism. This is the case as
clearly and as concisely as can state
it that makes me so sick.
Another ism with imposing name
is a set Of holiness fanatics, covenan-.
tiers, teaching that the church is an
Institution Of man. There are peo--
pie who profess holiness, highsou1ed,
pure, the salt OF the earth, but those
Of whom ! now speak use the name
as cloak to their deyilish practices.
I see little difference between them
and the Mormon, because they teach
free love. SO their teachers lead
about sister, generally some other
mans wife or widow. Verify, the
religious professions and practices Of
some are enough to astonish the Dew
il. 4 have not written ignorantiy, but
what has come within the range Of
my knowledge, and could give names
if necessary in support OF it all.
Hagood.
Darlington, Jan. 1e, 1907.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-30
Cotton Dseasc Investigations.

Practical Investigations upon the
diseases Of the cotton plant in South
Carolina have been started at The
South Carolina Agricultural Expert
ment Station and these Investigations
can be materially aided by the CO.
operation Of the cotton growers in
the State. During the coming season
specimens of diseased cotton plants
are earnestly solicited from growers
who will send with the specimens the
following information:
I. When planted?
Q. When were diseased plants first
observed
8. Do you find lice or red spiders
on the under side Of the leaves of the
plants which appear diseased and
when were they first observed?
4. What kind Of fertilizer was used
(formula) when applied; how; and
how much per acre?
S. Do you find the bo1l-worm doing
much damage? When did it first
appear?
6. What crops were grown on the
same land the three preceding years?
Z. is the 1Sou Ieu Clay, yoA1o" Sto',
pipe clay or sandy clay; loan,
sandy Joan, or chiefly sand; ie black
soil, bottom land or upland?
8. Has the weather been dry or
rainy and is the crop growing vigor-
ously or is it unhealthy?
9. Has the particular trouble re-
ported been observed in previous
years and are the affected areas in
circular or irregular patches, or is
it scattered here and there over the
field?
Address all communications and
specimens relating to this subject to
the Botanist, Clemson College. S. c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-30
w0mAN's HOME COMPANION

has the largest subscription list
of any ten cent magazine-three
million people read this one mapa-
zine every month. Besides toe
helpful, intimate things that wo-
men want to know, there are de-
lightful stories and articles by
Kate Douglas Wiggin, Eliza ETH
Stuart Phelps, Jack London aud
Mary E. Wilkins Freeman; in
spring editorials by DR.. Edward
Everett Hale; Miss Gould's fash
ion pages, her dressmakinp lesson
and her free shopping service
Miss Farmers cooking depart
ment; the children's own pages
in all twelve useful departments
something for all the family and
for the woman-everything.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-30
TAX Returns FOR 1907.
OFFICE OF
COUNTY AUDITOR, SUMTER COUNTY,


COUNTY AUDITOR, SUMTER COUNTY,
SUMTER, S. c., Dec. Z, 1906.
Notice is hereby given that I will attend,
in pereon or by Deputy, at the following
places on the days ind Gated, respectively.
for the purpose IF receiving returns of
personal property and poll taxes for TIE
fiscal year, commencing January lst, 1907 ::
Tindalps Store. Thursday, Jan. 3rd.
Privateer, jenkins S.ore,> Friday, Janu
uary 4th.
Manchester, Lewis Store, Tuesday. jan
uary Sth.
WWedgefeld, Thursday, January 10th.
Stateourg, Friday, January 11th.
Hagood, Tuesday, January 18th.
Remberts, Wednesday, January 10Th.
Daizell, Thursday, January 18th.
::9ordon's Mill. Friday, January 18th.
Mayesville, Tuesday, Jauuar, 22nd.
Shiloh, Wednesday, January 23fd.
Norwoods X Roads, Thursday, Jan
uary Oath.
Oswego, Friday, January 25th.
The law requires thai all persons owning
property or in anywise having charge OF
such property, either as agent. husband
guardlan, trustee, executor, administrator,
ETC.. return the sane under oath to the
Auditor, who requests all persons to be
prompt IL making their returns and save
the 81 per cent penalty which will be
added TO the property valuation OF all
persons who fail to make returns within
the time prescribed by law.
Taxpay ers return what they own on the
FIST day of January, 1871.
Assessors and taxpayers will enter the
first given name of the taxpayer IN full,
also make a separate return for each
township where the property is located
and also in each and every case the Num-
ber of the school district must be given.
Every male citizen between the age OF
twenty zone and sixty years on the hrst
day of Japuavy, 1907, except those lncsp-
able of earning support from beng
manned or from other causes, are deemed
taxable polls, and except Confederate SOL
diers so years of age, on January, lst, l9o'.
All retarns must be made ON or before
the 20th day of Feb; b;uarv, next, l cannot
take returns after that date and all returns
made after the 10Th day of February, are
subject to penalty of 80 per cent.
y. DIGGS WILDER,
Audito, Sumter County
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-30
REVIEWS OF REVIEWS


The more magazines there are the
more necessary is the REVIEW
OF REVIE n, because it brings
together the best that is in all
the most important montblies in
the world. Such is Ghe food Of
periodical literature that nova
days people say the only way to
keep up with it is TO read the
REVIEWS OF REVIEWS. En-
tirely over anu above this review
ing section, it has more original
matter and illustrations than most
magazines. and the aaost timely
and important articles printed in
any monthly. The REVIEW OF
REVIEWS covers Eve continents,
and yet is American first and
foremost.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-30
BARGAIN FOR PRINTERS


We have one 8 Point Simplex
Typesetting Machine and about
$50 pounds Of type that will
be sold cheap for cash or on
time to responsible person. In
good order. but discarded to
make room for Linotype.
Also one 6x9 Job Press, in
good order and now in daily
use, but to be displaced BY a
larger press.
Also one 2 h. p. Gasoline En-
gine.
osteen Publishing Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-30
Why suffer with Rheumatism?

why Suffer With Rheumatism?
sDo you know that rheumatic pains
can be relieved, # you doubt this
just try one application Of Chamber
lain's Pain Balm. It viii make rest
and sleep possible. and that certainly
means great deal to any one af1ict-
ed with rheumatism. For sale by j.
F. W. DeLorme.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-30

When the test vote was taken tn
the house Thursday on the Richards
bill to repeal the lien law, Mr. Fra
ser voted against the bill and Messrs~
Dick and Stubbs for it.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-30

e..r1sy IKE the taste az well as
narls sugar." l. what one mothsF
wrote Of KenAedy's LAXATIVE CouGk
Syrup. This modern cough syrup -
absolutely free from any opaate OF
narcotic. Contains honey and tar. Con-
forms to the national pure food and
drug law. Sold by all druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-30

Col. Jasper E. Brady, of Chicago, is
in the city for, the purpose Of closing
the deal for financing the street rail-
way. Final arrangements have been
practicable concluded.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-30
How to Cure Chilblains.

..To enjoy freedom from chill
blains,, writes John Kemp. East Otis
deld, Me-, 81 apply Bncklens Arnica
salve. Have also used It for salt
rheum with excellent results Guar
anteed to cure fever sores, indelent
ulcers, piles, burns, wounds. frost
bites and skin diseases. 25c at 81
bert drug store.
The National Guard association OF
South Carolina which was in session
in Columbia for several days this
week recommends the appropriation
of $4,000 by the legislature for the
maintenance of the militia.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-30

The: W1ttekind sailed frous Brener
for Charleston Thursday with a cargo
of kainit and liz Immigrants -.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-30

Bishop W. w. Duncan is improving
slowly and may recover from his
illness.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-30
SENATOR ALGER DEAD.
Death Due to Heart Disease-He Was
once Secretary Of War.

washington, Jan. 24.-senator
Russell Alger, of Michigan, formerly
secretary Of war, died at 9 o'clock
this morning at his home here. Heart
trouble caused his death. He has been
suffering with the disease for some
time.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-30
SUCCESS MAGAZINE

enters upon its tenth year with
an editorial plan and policy differ
ing from that of any other existing
periodical. It aims to be the one
indispensable magazine in the home
1.-THE Great Home Magazine Ct
America - While still retaining
as a foundation principle the idea
of Inspiration and Uplift, it has
broadened into far wider field
the Work of the World. In the
lighter and more entertaining Sc
rial and Short Stories, and its Spe-
cial Departments. it will present
the best work of the most brilliant
writers of the day. The art COW
ers of Success Magazine are fine
productions of paintings.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-30
Bsd stomach Trouble Cured.

sHaving been sick for the past two
.years with bad stomach trouble. 9
.slend gave me . dose Of Chamber
.iains stomach and Liver Tablets.
They aid me so much good that 7
bought bottle Of them and have
used 70 bottles in All. To-day am
,weu OF a bad stomach trouble Mrs
John Lowe, Cooper. Maine. These
tablets are for sale by =. F. Y. De
Lsorme. a5
sid Smith Will play with Atlanta
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-30

subscribing periodical Every refined home where
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These
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-30

q Sid Smith viii play with Atlanta
again this season.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-30

practically Concluded
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-29
LADIES SHIRT WAISTS

one lot Ladies shlst Waists worth sale price ace
Ladies Shirt Waists 81 g. sale price 7oo
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-29
Wait for the great clearance sale Of the Peoples &ors Co., Bud W. V
Opsnns SATURDAY MORNING JULY

~ o'clock The srsate bargain closed Friday
July 18th TO mark down phes The doors this great bargain event will
Saturday morning July 10th o'clock Thousands surprises You
Vs attended ssat sales tbs know what they you
TO miss this the sreate them ALL One price ALL We
stocked he most extreme hve besn adaptsd for immediate disposal
which means the saving Of dollars you
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-29
SILKS.

800 yards silk 45c, sale price 20c.
900 yards silk was 80 and 6Oc sale price SOC.
200 yards silk was Soc sale price 31c
Black Taffeta silk the 81 % kind, sale price 98c.
100 yards short length silk at about half price.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-29
Stamped Linens

Stamped Linens worth 25c lie price
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-29
THE PEOPLES STORE COMPANY
s A / E !!

Evsms offered this announcement for this great clearance
marked at that deserves emphasis axe that this sale
will be the greatest importance TO the people for radius Is
thousands of dollars will therefore the
marvellous bargains that going pa for ten days bsmns %
day JUDY ZOh at o'clock these bargains tbs best will know the
moment you make an HONEST comparison
Await every who is a lover of true economy and
desires the best and for the least money The doors
to the great bargain open promptly o'clock
Saturday morning, July 20. Come the opening
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-29
cHILDRENs AND MISSES SHOES

Childrens shoes worth 25,, sale price 19c.
Cmldrens shoes worth soc, sale price 39c
ChIdrens shoes worth 81 90, sale price Zoe.
Childrens shoes worth 81 %, sale price 98c.
Childrens shoes worth 81 80, sale price 81 10.
Childrens shoes worth So CO, sale price 81 90.
$50 pairs of broken lots athalf price.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-29
WHITE GOODS

Indian Linen worth 10 to - 1-2c sale price 8 ID.
Indian Linen worth 15c. sale price 1-2c.
Indian Linen worth zoe sale price 14c
India Linen worth Csc sale price 19c.
Madras worth 25c. sale price 18c
Persian Lawn worth 15c sale price lie.
Prices slaughtered all white goods.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-29
DRESS GINGHAMS

Zoe, Dress Ginghams at Size.
15c, Dress Ginghams at lie.
25c, Dress Ginghams at 19c.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-29
LADIES SKIRTS

These goods the fabric
olors TO select
one lost skirts $500. sale price $319.
one lot skirts $500. sale price s887.
One lot skirts Sc sae price $42s.
One lot skirts $3.50. sale price s5.49
One lot skirts $1,000. price s7.lS.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-29
Ready-to-Wear

All ready toy and and trimmed Millinery ut
cost
All Ladies Coat Suits at and below cost.
All ladies Silk Jumper Suits at cost.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-29
CALICOS AND LAWNS

A good quality Of calico at sc
The best quality Of calico at &c.
A good quality Of lawn at 4c.
II lie, quality of lawn at DC.
15c, quality of lawn at &c.
25c, quality of lawn at 19c.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-29

LADIES VESTS &c.
very good for &C.
One lot vests worth ID C.. sale price &c.
One lot vests worth 15c. sale price Tic.
One lot vests worth 25c. sale price &c.
Corset covers worth 25c sale price 19c.
Corset covers worth 35c. sale price pc.
Corset covers worth soc. sale price &c
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-29
Shoes and Oxfords

100 pairs of broken lots at half price
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-17
Change in the Wind.

There has been number of occa-
sions on which Mr.. Ha1loran had re-
GREETED his too prompt offers Of neigh
borly service, and had grown wary. He
hesitated now and looked thoughtful.
"Was It tomorrow noon you were
AKIN me aboutT" he inquired Of Mrs.
Leahy, with one eye on pile Of rub
bish in his neighbours yard. We'll,
now I'm not sure If I'll be coming
home or where I'll be. TITS a Friday,
you mind, an that's called an unlool1y
day by most, an niveF like to lay me
plans too firm, an So"
"You can take yure eyes off that
hape o. roObish," interrupted Mrs Lea
by, tartly. "Timmy'Il be home to-mor-
rer an he can CART It away. Twas
because he'd be home was planning a
grand turkey dinner, an as you've
been so handy-but If you've amy
fears"
"oDn't shpake Of thim," and Mr..
Halloran swept off his hat in a gallant
bow. "I'll cast thin from me-it's a
poor thing to be giving up to supersti-
tons, Mrs. Leahy, anyway. At what
time would you like me here, rain or
sinner
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-17
The Old Country store.

I have shopped in London, Paris.
Berlin, Edinburgh, and CoEk,
HenolUiu and Havana,
Boston, Denver, and New York,
hut Delight has never thrilled me
Az It did In days Of yore,
When 1 bought a stick OF candy
At the little country store.
What a wealtA Of things to covet
Spread before my youthful eyes,
Painted toys, and cheese, and crackers,
CaIicoes of gaudy dyes
Everything, from pins to plasters,
Needed on this earthly shore.
Was dispensed across the counter
Of the quaint old country store.
There it was the village fathers
Gathered to discuss the crops,
And the children's boarded pennies
Went for gum and licorice drops.
Memory brings the gray-haired owner
Clearly to my gaze once more,
Tying up the tea and sugar
In the dim old country store.
There our mothers used to weigh US
On the antiquated scales,
And the village waited weekly
The arrival of the mails.
On the wall for all to read it
Hung the slate that held the score,
But the poor were never harried
By the good old country store.
Drugs and food authorizations
Then were tricks as yet undreamed,
And the butter and molasses
Were exactly what they seemed.
Oh! the world would be the better
And more solid at the core,
Gf its business was conducted
Like the dear old country store.
-Minna Irving, in Leslie's Weekly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-17
A River Wedding,

A very pretty river wedding took
place at Bray, near Mafdenhead. The
wedding party proceeded to and from
Bray Church by electric and steam
launches gaily decked in green and
white.
The brides launch-an electric boat
was lavishly decorated with cherry
blossom. lilies and spirea, and when
occupied by the bride, wearing a lace
dress of honiton applique trimmed
with silver embroidery, and the brides
maids, in pale mauve eolienne, and
bouquets of pink roses, presented a
very picturesque sight. Five other
launches followed. The wedding party
started by water from West Court, in
Bray Beach, and disembarked and re-
embarked at the vicarage lawn. The
contracting parties were Miss Mary
Gosset Mayall and Lionel Forbes
Bridges. The church was crowded
and hundreds of people watched the
bridal procession pass up and down
the river.-London Daily Graphic.