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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-07-24

S. Chandler, Of Mayesville, and Clerk
Of Court L. I. Parrott, in which the
clerk came off leader. Mr.. Chandler
thinks it was a close race, and attrib-
utes his defeat to the difference in
the diameter of the two. He is will
ing, at any rate. to meet the clerk
again. and they viii reverse things by
running backwards and thus put
them on an equal footing.
Mr.. j. 3. Warren had mules leg
broken by a carelessness Of the
plowman, some time ago. The dar-
key claims the leg was broken by the
mules kicking. but the most satisfac-
tory solution is the leg was broken
by a kick with the swingletree or a
stick.
This is coon hunting season, which
helps out the liens and saves the corn,
besides being pretty good sport.
A rattlesnake of considera bic size
was seen at the Black river crossing
at Scottsville on last Friday by three
colored men, who didn't care to in
vestigate the number Of rattles or
attain the title for capturing a reptile
Of this kind and size, so it was left
alone and unmolested.
On account Of annual vacation,
Brick Church will be closed after
next Sunday, for one month.
Mr. Leighton Warren returned
about a week ago from Montreal, \.
c., where he had been since his recent
spell of fever that caused him to leave
school before vacation.
Miss Carrie Durant. Of Clarendon,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. E. NJ. Nc
Elveen.
Mr.. G. w. Mcbride had the misfor-
tune to lose his pet (the rattler) by
its being turned out Of the cage, pre-
sumab by one Of his mules stepping
en- or paving a, hole in the cage,
which was in his horse lot.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-07-24
Oranseburs Won in Florence.

Florence. July 20.-In a slow game
this afternoon between the league
teams Of Orangeburg and Florence,
formerly the Darlington team, Or
angeburg Won by a score Of to 2.
There We're no special features in the
game. The boys from Orangeburg
merely outplayed the so-called Flor
ence aggregation. The attendance was
gf od.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-07-24
Rowdy Game in Anderson.

Anderson, July 17-Greenville de-
feated Anderson again this afternoon.
The game was marked with rows and
quarrels O'Neal and Armstrong
clinched because Armstrong knocked
the ball out Of O'Neal's hands. I'm
pire Weeks benched both Of them.
Both teams and spectators were down
on Weeks decisions throughout the
game. Armstrong and Laval pitched
good ball. Score: Greenville s, An
derson 2.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-07-24
Oranseburg Leads Again.

Darlington, July 1S.-On wet, mud
dy, heavy grounds Darlington was
defeated by Orangeburg by a score Of
to 2. The game was slow and fea
tureless with the exception Of Will
coxs catch of long drive to left field
and Richards catch of wild throw
to first. Heisman, for the locals.
pitched a superb game
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-07-24
Anderson Won Double-Headcr.

Anderson, July 20.-The first game
was long drawn-out this afternoon
and the winning run was not made
until the fifteenth inning. The score
was, Aderson 3; Spartanburg 2. Bat
Thackham and
Hinninger; Spartanburg, O'Mara and
Taylor. Anderson also won in the
second game Score 6 to 5. Schmidt
pitched for Anderson and O'Mara for
Sparranburg.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-07-24
s1A1TER.s LUCK CHANGED.
The Last Game of Double Header
With Greenvillc Won by the Sumter
Teasn-Anderson Defeats Spartan
burs. and Orangeburg Wins From
Florence

Greenville. July 2O.-Greenville ard
Sumter broke even on double
header this afternoon, the locals Win
ming in the first and the visitors IN
the second. The first game was fast
and srappy and was characterized by
good playing by both teams. Sumter
Won in the second by heavy hitting.
.,rnstrong. who worked il tie first,
:.v.ng weakened perceptibly to-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-07-24
MAX.

Max, s. c.. July 22.-Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Tomlinson, Of New Zion Sec
ton, spent Tuesday with Mrs. Melissa
Tomlinson.
Master Chalmers Truluck spent
last week with relatives in Timmons-
vile.
Mrs. Belle Turner, of Lake City,
attended preaching at Bethel Sun
day afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brooks Copeland, of
Timmonsville, spent Sunday at Mr..
J. c. Truluck's.
Master Hugh Truluck is suffering
from cut on his ankle. We hope
for him speedy recovery.
The annual reunion Of old soldiers
will be held at their grounds at Beu-
lah on next Saturday. A big picnic
will be the feature Of the occasion.
The public generally is invited to at
tend with we'll filed basekts.
The little boys Of Beulah went over
to Timmonsville and played ball last
Wednesday. Both teams played
we'll. The score stood 10 to in favor
Of Tinaonsville. This makes a tie be-
tween them this season.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-07-24

Mayor Rhett of Charleston has de-
cided to have all blind tigers that
purchase its liquor from any other
source than the county dispensary,
raided twice as often as those who
deal with the dispensary.
4 new poStoffice building has been
erected at Kingstree. The Office is
equipped with new lock boxes and is
modern in every respect.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-07-24
Close Game in Anderson.

Anderson. July 19.-several times
did Anderson have men on bases
when hit would have meant the
game, but Sitton was invlnclble and
Spartanburg took the game by a score
of 2 to l. 1t was beautiful eXhibi-
ton and there were many fine plays.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-07-24
SUMTER LOST AGAIN.

Greenville, July 19.-The locals
won the game today by punching hits
in the fifth. Both teams played fair
~ good ball, with the points slightly
favoring the Mountaineers.
There was some kicking at Dear
mond's decisions, which detracted
somewhat from what would otherwise
have been giltedge exhibition Of
ball. The teams play double-header
tomorrow.
Score by innings:
Sumter. 900 o ooo-s
Graenville. 900 O40 00O-4
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-07-24
DALZELL.

Ia.z Il. :. c.. july, 23.-At quarter
ta .,c,9cl wit, the thermometer
standing at 96. it is almost too hot to
write. bat if we miss this week again
some one Will be thinking we have
ahsconded or something elese has
happened.
Crops are doing Well but rain is
beginning to be needed again. We
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-07-24
Mems Of Interest From all Parts OF
Sumter and Adjoa,Eag Counties.
aoucE TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Nail your letters so that they will
reach this Office not later than Tues
Gay morning. When the letters are
received Wednesday it is almost an
tnpossioillty to have them appear in
she paper issued that day.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-07-24
punky Game in oranseburs.

Orangeburg. July 23.--Orangeburg
defeated Anderson this afternoon in
slow game, the visitors being out
PLAYED at every stage. Score: Or
angeburg I, Anderson 1.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-07-24
IN THE STATE LEAGUE.
How the Teams Stand in Batting and
Fielding.

Among the teams of the State
league Orangeburg still leads in bat
ting, with Sumter a close second.
Greenville leads in fielding, with Sum
ter only two points behind.
The following tables show the
team batting and fielding averages:
Team, Pot+ino Aror.roc
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-07-24
Tee Cream Festival.

There will be an ice cream festival
on the grounds Of the Gen. Sumter
Memorial Academy at Stateburg on
Friday evening, July 26th, beginning
at o'clock. The public is invited to
attend.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-07-24
snartanburs Defeated anderson.

Anderson, July 1S.-Costly errors
lost the contest for the locals this af-
ternoon. The game, part of which
was PLAYED in drilling rain, was
devoid Of features. Score Spartan
burg 5, Anderson 8.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-07-24
LEAGUE STILL UNCERTAIN.
Meeting in Greenville Next Saturday
Some Object Evident.

Meeting in Greenvi]le Next Saturday
Some Object Evident.
The life Of the State league seemed
rather uncertain last week. 1t be-
gan to look as if there would be no
more baseball around the circuit, but
the meeting of the league directors,
which vas held in Spartanburg. on
Saturday seems to have cleared
away the mist. and there Will be
more baseball There were several
schemes on foot to continue the play
ing until the season is scheduled to
close.
The whole trouble originated from
the fact that Darlington had given
up its franchise. It was going beg
ging. The up-country teams were
anxious to drop Orangeburg and Sum-
ter with the Darlington team and in-
Vie Asheville to join and make a
four team league. Orangeburg and
Sumter objected-the representa-
tives Of these towns evidently made
it clear that they would not be get
ting the proper kind Of deal if they
were pushed out, and so in they re-
main. Florence evidently wants
baseball at all hazards and at all
costs. This plucky city on the Pee
Dee has agreed to assume the trou-
bles and responsibilities Of the old
Darlington franchise, and henceforth
the games scheduled at Darlington,
will be pulled off at Florence. This
is the present programme, but the
league directors have decided on an
other meeting next Saturday in Green
vile and there is no telling what will
be finally decided upon.
Eetween now and next Saturday,
the managers Of the up-country teams
are going to canvass the wishes of
the members Of these clubs as to
whether they would rather continue
a six club league with the low coun-
try towns, or to form a four league
club with -Asheville. 1t is believed that
the majority Of them Will favor the
latter. a number Of Anderson play-
ers Aave already expressed their
hopes Of having a real up-country
league, because of the heat and the
mosquitoes in the low country. The
officials Of the up-country teams say
that it costs too much to jump down
to Sumter, Orangeburg and Florence.
There is no money in the league as
the league now stands, so they de-
clare.-Anderson Daily Mail.
-
BY small degrees more light is she'd
upon the present crisis in the State
League. Now it appears that the rea-
son fo- the dissolution is not only be-
cause the up-country towns are out
classed characterized by many pecu-
liar terms by the up-country papers,
such as long jumps, poor support,
etc. but some one IS after the mon
ey in the game" BaseballN in the
Piedmont is then an investment and
not an amusement The low country 3
towns don't pretend to prodt fnan-
cially directly by reason of the
sport, but are willing to invest the
money that they back the team with
as matter of town pride, and for the Z
future benefits the advertising a good
team is bound to bring. So the Pied
mont cities are out for the coin. Is
that the motive force behind the
prime mover in this squeeze-out play?
If that is his object, we have nothing
more to say. Baseball in Sumter is
not business.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-07-24
Second Gam
Darlington Shut Out.

Spartanburg, July 17.-Darlingtcn's
hold on the cellar was made doubly
strong this afternoon. Spartanburg
won the game in a walk. Score: 9
to 0.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-07-24
Ball at Rocky Bluff.

Rocky Bluff, July 2O.-There was
a slow but hard fought game played
at this place this afternoon between
Oswego and Dalzell, Oswego winning
by the score of 7 to 4.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-07-24
orangeburg Defeated Darlington by
a Narrow Margin. and Spartanburg
Won in Anderson-Rain Prevented
Grecnyille-Sum Game.

Greepville, July 1S-Rain this af-
ternoon prevented the first game Of
the series between Sumter and Green
vile.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-07-24
soarta1,s Climbing.

spartanburg, July 22.-The home
team took the first game Of the series
with Greenville this afternoon by
score OF 8 to 3.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-07-24

wards the last. The games We're wit
messed by one of the largest crowds
Of the season.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-07-24
First Game.

Score by innings:
Orangeburg. -. ..0o2 900 00*-2
Sumter. Z. :. =. 900 100 o9o-l
Second Game.
Score by innings:
Orangeburg. 200 020 o0*-4
Sumter. :. :. ..oO1 ooo o2o-3
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-07-24
Team Batting Averages.

*Ganes at Florence July 19 and 20
not included.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-07-24

Score by innings:
The Prescott daily news., 1907-06-08
WORK OF MPR0VEMET

The announcement that property owners along East Second Street have subscribed the necessary money to grade their street from the court house to the corporation line, is another step towards an improved Prescott. The cost of such move, when considered from the standpoint of real benefit, is practically nothing, and what these public spirited people are doing could easily be accomplished by the citizens along every street in town. Nothing so helps the appearance of city or gives 1t a better name abroad than splendid streets and sidewalks.
 The progress in sidewalk building the past nine months is one of the brides of Prescott, and the work accomplished is a matter of considerable comment by passengers on the train, who cant help but notice the work from the car win dows.
 Now, improving the streets is the next move, and the plan adopted by the East Second Street citizens is a most generous one, and yet is within the means of everybody.
 There is also some discussion at pres ent as to best the plan to rid the town of her crop of weeds, and one alderman has suggested that each person cut the weeds around his premises, and in this manner accomplish the result without any expense to the city. A mans own
The Prescott daily news., 1907-06-08
Not tho Right Man.

A large number of readers, m cluding many clergymen from all over the country, entered the clerical anec' dotes competition of the Church Fam lily Newspaper The first prize goes to Rev. c. Emery, rector of Penmaer' s. O., Glamorgan, England, for this'
 At village church a wedding wss fixed for certain date. The happy morn arrived, and in due course youthful swain and faire ladye pre scented themselves at the chance' steps.
 "The service proceeded smoothly - far as the question, Wilt thou nav. this woman to be thy welded wils' Whereupon the supposed bridegroun' stammered blushingly, Please, SIT : = not the right man. Not the risn, man! exclaimed the clergym mans aghast. Then where is the risA' man?'
 He's down at the bottom or Ws church, sir. He's asheeap1ss to coDS up.'"
The Prescott daily news., 1907-06-08

The awful stroke fell at midnight and immediately the entire land was filled with bitter anguish and with terror. Pharaoh, whose own boy lav dead, the heir to his throne. could not wait for morning, but sent in the night, praying the Hebrews to be gone, and making no conditions.
 Lesson of the Passover.
 If the lesson of the plaques is a mighty warning, that of the Passover is an abiding comfort and confidence God, 1t teaches us. is round about his people. and no harm can befall those that trust in him. One of the most wonderful proofs of Christianity is the exact parallelism between this crowning event of the Old Testament. the Passover, and the crowning event of the New Testament, the sacrifice upon Calvary of the Lamb of God. In the blackness of midnight, while sin was at its highest, he also died. with. out blemish, and no bone was broken.
 A woman enjoys reading old love letters more than a man enjoys writ. ing new ones
The Prescott daily news., 1907-06-08
Clever Autoqraph Fiend.

Hall Caine has great horror of the autograph hunter, but during his latest visit to America he was trapped by a willy collector in very curious way One day a porter at the hotel brought him a registered letter. He signed the receipt, and was then asked to sign a second paper, which he was told had to be returned to the sender of the letter. New to American ways, he did so, and when he opened the letter found it to be note of thanks for his autographs, which he had, of course, appended to the paper.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-06-08
LITTLE PRESCOTT LAWS

Sec. 121. All offenses against the penal laws of the State of Arkansas, cognizable and triable before Justice of Peace, and not punishable by death or i'm prisonment in the penitentiary, are hereby declared to be of lenses against the incorporated town of Prescott, and all persons found guilty of such otfenses shall be punished in the same manner as is provided by the criminal statutes of the State of Arkansas, as now provided by law, or may be hereinafter enact ed
The Prescott daily news., 1907-06-08

tor charity, or do you adver- tise for direct results2
 Did you ever stop to think how your advertising can be made source of profit to you, and how its value can be mea sured in dollars and cents. If you have not, you are throwing money away.
 Advertising is a modern business necessity, but must be conducted on business principles. If you are not satisfied with your advertising you should set aside a certain amount of money to be spent
The Prescott daily news., 1907-06-08

annually, and then carefully note the effect 1t has in in- creasing your volume of busi- ness; whether a 10, 20 CT so per cent increase. If you watch this gain from year to you will become intensely in. terested in your advertising, and how you can make 1t en- large your business.
 If you try this method we believe you will not want to let single issue of this paper go to press without something from your store.
 We will be pleased to have you call on us, and we will take pleasure in explaining our annual con tract for so many inches, and how 1t can be used in whatever amount that seerns necessary to you.
 If you can sell goods over the counter We can also show you why this paper will best serve your interests when you want to reach the people of this community.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-06-08
SCRIPTURE READING FOR TODAY

Matt. r, 36. But 1 say unto you, every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give ac- count thereof in the day of iudg- ment.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-06-08
Spoken With Patriotic Pride.

You have nothing that carries with 1t the charm of antiquity" said the European.
 "Oh, yes, we have" answered the rich American. Tt won't be long be- fore we have the market in that line cornered We're buying up antiques faster than you can make 'em."
 Too much of the best side of life is held in reserve for highdays and holi- days
The Prescott daily news., 1907-06-08

personal pride would doubtless prompt a compliance with such a request.
 The News is always in favor of talk ing the best step in the best way.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-06-08

In deciding to make the levee through Carouse bottom at Steeles Bridge, a sure and safe passageway Judge Dem man is doing for large per cent of the county's citizenship most valuable service.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-06-08
Enlarging Your Business

If you are in business and you want to m a k e more money you will read every word we have to say. Are you spending your money for ad- vertising in hap hazard fashion as if intended
The Prescott daily news., 1907-06-08

It is easy to sit at the helm in fail weather. Danish Proverb.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-06-08
SATURDAY, JUNE s, 1907.
Sr1psrf Good.

Whatever good you boast; that good impart' Inform thy head and rectify thy heart.
 George Crabbe,
The Prescott daily news., 1907-06-08
TELEPHONE Z1Z
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. Any erroneous reflection upon the charac- ter standing or reputation of any person hrm or corporation which may appear Tn the col- umnS of The News will be glaolS correcteu moon it's being brought to the attention of the publishers.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-06-08

Help keep the Sunday law tomorrow by doing your part,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-07-19
WHAT MUST DO TO BE sAvEDp
By Henry F. Cope

BY Henry +. Cope.
"Sirs, what must / do to be saved?
. Believe on the Lord Jesus
Christ and thou shalt be saved."-Acts
xvi, 3O-31.,
The answer that satisfied that par
ticular man at that particular time
may not satisfy every man to-day. At
any rate, when the honest inquirer
comes with such question and re-
ceives an answer in the same terms, 1t
is likely to him to seem like no answer
at all he turns away with a puzzled
look, as If instead Of helping him out
of his difficulties the answer had but
increased them.
The man who asks this question in
any verbal form whatsoever means GER
tain definite things by 1t. Ignoring the
illogical definitions Of salvation, he
seeks to find freedom from certain
habits; he would wipe out torment
Ing, haunting past; he would prepare
for better future. He Is not shaking
with apprehension CT yawning pit
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-07-19

1t Is not generally known, perhaps,
that the United States army is just
completing map Of every inch of the
Island Of Cuba for use In case it ever
becomes necessary for the American
government to occupy the country by
force. The engineer corps of the army
has been devoting most of Its atten-
tlon to the undertaking since last fall,
two Of the three battalions having been
at work on the island in the last half
Of that period. Not nook or corner,
not Travelled road or an obscure trail
has escaped the mapmakers. The
strange part OF 1t is that the Cuban
government has aided the work In ev-
cry way 1t could, giving orders to the
rural guards and local officers In far
away towns to facilitate the engineers
operations whenever possible.