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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-12-25
Ladies, Attention., .

Ladies: If you want a fine, pretty
and stylish hat At Cost, call and
look at mine before buying. Next
door to The Sumter Dry Goods store.
Up Stairs. No. South Main street.
Yours to please,
Miss S. A.. Murray.
ltem-12-12 e. 13. w. & S.-12-18 &
25.
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New Years Dinner

The ladies Of the First Baptist
church on Sunday voted to invite all
the city pastors and their wives to
dine with them at the church on New
Years night at o'clock. Written in
vtatiOns will be duly sent out.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-12-25

Miss Sophie Brown and Mr.. George
Huggins. both Of this city, were unit
ed In marriage Wednesday afternoon.
at $50 o'clock. at the home of the
brides mother, Mrs. c. A. Brown. on
Church street. The newly welded
couple left on the $50 train for Lake
City to visit relatives. Only few
relatives and friends attended the
ceremony, which was performed by
Rev. 8. ID. Bailey. The many friends
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Huggins congratulate
them and wish them much success
and happiness. t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-12-25

The Shaw G. McCOllum Mercantile
Co., will begin a cost sale on Decem-
ber @6th for the purpose Of reducing
stock before the annual stock taking.
This will be an opportunity for OBJ
tanning staple goods at bargain prices.
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'A..3il;i ASS .SeiNA;TD
NV. Is. a. JcffcOat Of Oranpeburp
'"tnty Riddlcd With Buckshot

prahgeburg. Dec. 22.-Mr. r. A
"'Hcoat, well known and wealthy
i"rmer Of this section, who lives six
II Hes from North was yesterday sho,
" ON 'ne rear by an unknown person
n"3r swamp creek, three miles from
his home.
Ills morse ran to Mr.. Jeffcoat's
mousse and attracted the attention of
MS IONS, who instituted search
Ih'y went 10 North, falling to meet
MN on the way On their return trip
ne was discovered at the house of one
ofthis tenants, one mile from the
scene Of the shooting. He was then
taken to North and thence to Colum.
bla, where he was operated ON at Co.
lumoia hospital by DR.. Guerry.
1t was found that he had been
struck by three buckshot, one enter
ing his hip, one his shoulder and one
the back Of his head, penetrating the
brain. His wounds are very serious
and will probably prove fatal.
Miss Beaufort Brand Entertains Wed.
ncsday.
Miss Beaufort Brand entertained q
party of friends very informally We'd
nesday evening with a most delightful
dinner party. The long table at which
the guests were seated was beautiful
ly appointed and exquisitely adorned
with slender cutglass vases, filled with
crimson carnations, and cut glass
candelabra softly shaded in crimson.
giving touch Of subdued brilliancy
to the pretty scene.
The place cards were white, with
punches Of Christmas holly attached
and the crimson and white tones were
reflected throughout all the courses
of the elaborate dinner served.
The guests We're congenial and the
occasion was one of great enjoyment.
Among those present were: DR.. and
Mrs. Stuckey, Mrs. P. o. Leak, Miss
Aileen Daniel, Of Augusta, Ca, Miss
Bennett, Of Wadesboro, N. c., Miss
Ethel Hutcheson, Of Kentucky, Miss
Esther Gentry, Miss Theo Gregg, Mr..
G. A. Lennon, Mr.. o. H. Foley, Mr..
c. NJ. Brand, DR.. w. l.. McCutch-
CON- Mr.. Hutcheson, of Kentucky.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-12-25
Teacher Elected,

Miss Edna TObin has been elected
To fill the vacancy caused by the re-
signation OF Miss Daisy Bowman. Miss
Tobin comes highly recommended
and will no doubt fill the place ac-
crptably.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-12-25

M. c. r. Dorrlty and Miss Anna
Hair OF Sumter county were marrieA
at the Baptist parsonage on Sunday
by Rev. c. &. Brown.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-12-25

Miss Estelle Crumpton, OF Ridge
way. and Mr.. e. T, McCoilum, of this
city. were united In marriage In the
Methodist, church at Ridgeway. on
Wednesday. at Nigh noon. Rev. Geo.
p. White officiating. The church wa
beautifully decorated and the ,cene
was one Of lovehness. The bride was
attended by Miss Edith Faribow, OF
Sumter, and the groom by his broth.
er. Mr.. II. W. McCollum. Of, this city.
Fhe ushers were: Messrs. Joe Parker
and Arthur Hines. OF Ridgcway, DR..
Jas. DesPortes, OF Georgetown, and
Or. e. p. puRant. Of Sumter. Mrs.
Robt. Roseborough. Of Columbia, pre-
sided at the organ. and just before
the ceremony. Miss Daisy Wilson, Of
Ridgeway. sang 20. Promise Me-
A delightful luncheon was given a,
the home Of the bride after the cere-
mony. and on Tuesday evening, Miss
Daisy Wilson entertained the wedding
Rarty at her residence in a most pleas
ant manner.
The following party from Sumter
attended the wedding: Miss Edith
FarPow, DR.. H. A. Mood, Dr. f. p.
DuRant. and Messrs. II. w. McCol-
lum and Sam Gillespie.
The bride is well known here, hav-
ing been engaged as q trained nurse
at the Mood-Osteen infirmary for
some time. Mr.. McCollum is one Of
the popular statesmen for O'Donneil &
20. They have the best wishes OF a
host Of friends for long and happy
life.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-12-25

In the publication of the lists Of
officers Of the fire companies a mis-
take occurred. Mr.. H. W. Hood is
captain Of Monaghan No. /, and Mr..
r. E. Wilder, captain Of No. g..
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-12-25

FOR SALE-Several horses, mules
and colts, and some farming imple-
nents. Apply to w. j. Norris, r.
F. d. Nc. 9, Sumter, S. c. Tele-
phone, seven rings, Stateburg lire.
12-1S-3t w.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-12-25

George Spivens will spend his sec
ond Christmas in Jail, but there is
reason to believe that his case will be
reopened within a short time and
that he Will soon thereafter regain
his liberty.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-12-25

10 tones and vitalizes the entire
sysesm: makes life worth living. no
snoitsf what your station. Holsters
Rocky. Mountain Tea Is the surest
prsventative known against dis
49, 60 cents. tea o. i.b'sts Slbert's
} Tu< store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-12-25

When you're languid. when you're
lazy,
When you're loose. lank and lean.
A pitiful Objecr you soon will be
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-12-25

~ M. ,. -. Montgomery. of Durants,
- ~ The city Thursday on busi-
| Mr J. A. Outlaw. Of at. Charles,
N was In the city Thursday.
\ Mr. w. J. Saunders. OF stateburg.
was'in the city Thursday.
~ Dr. n X. Aiford. OF wisacky, was
IN the city Tharsday.
a Mr. Edwin Wilson. of st. Charles.
= was In the Guy Thursday.
4 Dc. p. w Dabbs. of Goodwill.
spent Thursday In the city. -
~ air. n. a. handler. Jr. of Mayes-
3 SShio, Is In the city for the spann-
Mcfoown wodiins.
III M. H. W. Wheeler and family. of
Mes Zion were In the city Friday on
a SHOPPING trip.
Armfa ]. w. Tindsl. Of Tindai. spen,
day l. the city.
Miss Emnn Barnweil. Of stateburg,
In the city Friday.
81. ,. r. pl4 nd. .Jr., of, Mayesyills.
in the oii, Friday.
?. @, w Thomss., who Il attend ;
Fhe pharmaceutical department OF
south Carolina Medical College.
arieston spent Friday In the city.
Hamilton Mckay. whoIds at
the North Carolina Medical
l. at home for the holidays
a. {. Martin. OF Mullins. and
y. Burns Of 'charlsstoh,s , are
their mother. Mrs. Charles
on souta Harvins stre~a
X. Rogers. OF Florence. is
- rs Charles Thames.
>uurS v~vii. OF Augusta. Is visit
ghter. Mrs t. r. Epting
snney. is listing
who has been
~ s4lhc ume az Jonnstonf and
1Qnstz, seturnec home Frtaay nisns.
!. 1ff 8 w. RanieId. OF Goodwill,
i ant Saturday IN the city.
*4 nE John Montgomery, of Kings-
k1p&Foe. ~As In the city. Saturday.
80 1er. l. d. weich. OF wisscky, was
here Saturday.
Ar and Mrs. E. -. colciough. of
Prov'dence,. were in the city Satur-
day.
I nrA See. Pinckney and Misses An
- and Amy Moore. OF stateburg, are
n shs city for the holidays. ..7 !
1ftn Ruth Richardson has returned
. - hor homo at Hartsville for Christ
-
rtt 0r. James Reeves. Of D1rant. was
Il NJ. W. J. Young. OF Rembcrts war
,4oa ~ city Monday.
DR.. Parker. OF Spring Hill spens
"a Monday IN the ctv
v Hon. fhos. q. Mcleod. Of g,shon-
Z. viIIs spert Monday In the city
~ a
D,rt,nrton tn spend .evera, sav.
49, rn~ p.ss -, p s Il
a,,~ an. .o,,e.v. o. A.. L..
ton Association. .ne,, sa,uraav IN
city.
ks,- ..u. a v. p..,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-12-25
DEATH.

Mr. John H. Terry died at his home
In the Concord neighborhocd SUNDAY
morning, after an illness OF about two
weeks. Mr.. Terry was a Confederate
veteran and well known and re-
spected citizen Of Sumter county. The
funeral services was held Monday a,
Bethel church, Oswego.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-12-25

Send us your Job Printing.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-12-25

Unless YOU TAX Rocky Mountaiu
Toa.--Sibert's Drug store.
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Slcw ADvERTIsEAlENTs.


1e~ra }. A. and w. s. Boykin, of
oolssll. were In the city Thursday.
11r. J. -. Montgomery. Of Durants.
- ~ the city Thursday on busi-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-12-25

e. NJ. COOPER, :
GEO. G. COOPER,
i2-1S-2t Executors
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-12-25

IA. Geo. ". Dick has re,urned
from saranac Lake. ". ". where he
has been staying for several weeks
With his son. Eugene. g.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-12-26

Carl G. Witt, who was recently
appointed by the board of railroad
commissioners to make an ap
praisement of all railroad property
in the state, has established his
headquarters in Sioux Falls and
begun his work. He is a civil en-
gineer and was in charge of the
construction of the new steel bridge
at Pierre. 1t is his intention to
travel over all the roads in the
state, inspecting the condition of
the ties, rails and other property Of
the roads, and will file his report
which will be taken as a basis for
fixing assessments and determining
freight and passenger rates.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-12-26

The friends of Gov. Hughes who
are urging his candidacyjfor presi-
dent tell us that he will declare
himself on national issues in his
letter of acceptance should he be
nominated. If Mr.. Hughes had
ever been publicly identified With
national politics SO that the public
knew something OF his views this
policy might be accepted, but on
such questions his views are as q
sealed book and it is asking too
much on a blind faith to urge his
nomination before his views are
made public.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-12-26

The ruling OF Pure Food Conn
missioner Wheaton on the pure
food law, in which he held that all
patent medicines sold in the state
must bear a label on which is
printed the formula giving The en-
tire contents, was argued before
the supreme court last week. The
druggists of the state resisted the
order, on the ground that Mr.
Wheaton had misconstrued the 1as
and gone beyond his authority III
making such a demand The de-
cision of the court has not yet been
announced.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-12-26

Gov. Crawford says be is in ia
vor of an elastic currency so that
it may be temporarily increased
and withdrawn without injury to
trade" This is a beautiful gener
ality. II is something that every
one favors. but so far no financier
has been able to formulate q plan
for It's accomplishment that is free
from serious objections. What
plan does Mr.. Crawford favor ?
Does be endorse the American
Bankers plan; the Central Bank
of Issue plan the New York Cham :
ber Of Commerce plan; the Treat
plan the Fowler plan, or has he a
plan OF his own? In a case of this
kind glittering generalities count
for little.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-12-26
Yankton Herald And now r. s

Yankton Herald And now r. s
Vessey, the insurgent machine pop
gun, has shot his gubernatorial
wad according to program and the
decks are being cleared for the next
sooner" on the 0. I'D list. Let
not the Joy of their performance be
marred, the reality will jar them
soon enough The democrats,
whose support put the Crawford
bunch in control, are going to play
ball on their own grounds next
year and the Huron man and his
coteiie of dictators pro tenn are
doomed to a trimming" by the
stalwarts which will cause them to
seriously reflect on the transitory
character of the political span.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-12-26
BADLY MIXED Up.

Abraham Brown, of Winterton,
II. Y, had a very remarkable ex-
perience lie says: "Doctors got
badly mixed up over me; one said
heart disease two called it kidney
trouble; the fourth, blood poison,
and the fifth stomach and liver
trouble; but none Of them helped
me; SO my wife advised trying
Electric. Bitters, which are reator
ing me to perfect health. One bot
tie did me more good than all the
five doctors prescribed" Guaran-
teed to cure blood poison, weakness
and all stomach, liver and kidney
complaints, by all druggists, SOC.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-12-26

Atty. Gen. Clark has called a.
meeting of the states attorneys Of"
the various counties. to be held in
Watertown Jan. 7th to discuss the
laws of the state and the best;
method of enforcement. While the.
call is for a general discussion it
is believed that the enforcement of
the liquor law is the principal top
lie to be considered.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-12-26

Gov. Crawford for U. S. senator,
R. S. Vessey for governor and MIR.
Carroll for lieutenant governor are
all asking support on the strength
of a % cent mileage law. Consid-
ering that no law of that kind was
passed by the last legislature and
the people are still paying the old
three cent rates the claim seems a
little spurious.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-12-26

Willis J Abbott, Washington
correspondent, says that republl-
can congressman from the west will
urge congress to purchase $4,000,
900 of silver bullion and coin it in
10 silver dollars. The correspond
ent adds that ''it would be passing
strange should the republican par.
ty, having appropriated all the 9TH
er essential principles of Organism,
come forth as the exponents Of ma
ligned free silver" The only
strange thing about this is that
this writer can see no difference
between a limited and an uulimit-
ed coinage OF silver. The republi-
cans have always favored a limit
ed use Of silver as currency, but il
is the free and unlimited feature oi
Bryanism that they object to, and
there is no indication that they are
any more in sympathy with this
than they ever were.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-12-26
Here's Good Advice.

0. S. Woolever, one of the hest
known merchants of lie Raysyille,
N. Y, says: eff you are ever
troubled with piles, apply Buck
lens Arnica Salve. It cured me
of them for good 90 years ago.
Cures every sore, wound, burn or
abrasion. 25c at all drug stores.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-12-26

Gov. Ziebach who has been q
resident OF Yankton for thirty -sev
en- years with the exception of a
short residence in Scotland while
he was editing the Citizen. moved
his family last week to Gregory
where he is engaged in the real es-
tate business.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-12-26

r
To my patrons aud all others
wishing to plant nursery stock !:
| have taken out bonds and have a
permit to sell nursery stock as re-
CURED by the new tree law. | will
sell only the best sorts of trees for
South Dakota, and it will pay you
to wait and buy of me. I will
plant and warrant orchards and
shade trees, also will replace as
per my contracts.
Resp'y yours,
T. I. PATTEN,
s cotland, S. D., Oct. %, 'o7.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-12-26
DIR. T. T. CHURCH
DENTIST.
Office over Postofiice.
Scotland, South Dakota.

The Northwestern railroad COM
pauy has bought land for addition
a side tracks at Huron, Twenty
miles of track will be laid next
year, extending two miles east of
the city.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-12-26

DR.. sprecher Of Tripp has sold
his Office fixtures to DIR. j. A. Hoff
Of Yankton who has removed to
Trjpp. DR.. Sprecher has decided
to locate in Mitchell.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-12-26

=
A few OF the third term boomers
for Pres. Roosevelt, those who had
hoped to use the Presidents popn-
lality to advance their own person
al ambitions, are still insisting that
he should be forced to accept
another nomination The New
York Press sums the matter mp
very nicely when ii says "l'he idea
chat any combination of circum-
stances could have caused the Pres
ident to forget bis pledge of 1904
is an insulting reflection upon his
Integrity
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-12-26

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subscribe now and We will send
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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-12-26
CHURCH SERVICES

The Methodist Episcopal chnrch
Rev. Charles Wilcox, Pastor
Preaching on Sabbath morning at,o:so
Sabbath school at close of morning service
Epworth Leagve at 6:2o p. m.
Song service t7:2o p. M. followed by gospel
sermon
Prayermeeting On Weon.s4.> .en.nP at7:3o
The public is cordially invited to all Of these
ervices. Seats are free. Strangersin the city
are always welcome.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-12-26

Presbyterian Church
Rev. A. D:collins, Phi. D., Pastor
Sabbath services Morning worshipIo:3o
Sabbath school at II m.
Y. p. s. G. E. at 700 p. m.
Evening service a.7:so
Prayer and Conference meeting Wednesday
evening at 500
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-12-26
Wanted

hssa 1sss asa sai to 6e1 6s ss. sr
renewals and increase sub
scription list of a prominent
monthly magazine. on salary and commits
sion basis. Experience desirable but not nec-
essary. Good opportunity for right person.
ADDRESS Pub1isher, Box 81, Station Q, New
York,
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-12-26
CITY DIRECTORY.
LODGES, ETC.

Masonic Lodge.
Every second and fourth Tuesday OF
each month. Visiting brethren cordi
ally invited.
ALEX. BROWN,
ROBERT JAsMANN, w. M.
Sec'y.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-12-26
CITY OFFICIALS.

Mayor-PAuL LANDMAN
AUDITOR. II. SMITH
Marsha]-W. A. COBB
ALDERMEN:
E;rst ward + A. L. JONES
flrst "aru F. :. BIRKINB1NE
c a.a + FRED GoEHRINa
soooone. M. T. BROWN
Th;,a uord Jos. TRoNT1NA
iiiu n. SERR JR.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-12-26
VOLUME XXXlI.
g.. M. & ST. p. Railway
TINE TABLE.

MITCHELL LINE.
Trains going North West
No. l, Passenger 1:35 p. M.
/, No. 3, o:io
No.97, Way FreigL l2:4o /"
No. ol, Time Freight 2:3o "A. M
Trains Going south East.
No. 6, Passenger 1910 z. M.
No. 80, 6 7:i7 A. M.
No. 50, Time Freight 1l:O5 p. NJ.
No. SO, Way Freight 1890 I"
MARION AND RUNNING WATER
Trains going northeast.
No.40S, Passenger 10:45 A. NJ
No., AGA Freight IL: 80 Z M
Trains going Southwest
No. 4O1, Passenger 3'25 p. M
NO. 463 Freight $50 4. M
w. D. GR1FF1THs, Agt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-07
IacksonyilIe's Cefton Mill.

Jacksonville lost to Anniston the capital of Calhoun county, but it is more than making good the loss by es- tablishing cotton mills. It already has a large and prosperous cotton mill, and the papers have been signed through which it will secure the construction of another mill to hold 25,000 spindles If Jacksonville keeps up the pace it will soon be second Talladega.
 The lull In cotton mill building in this state has been remarkable in view of the fact that every mill is earning money Dividends are as numerous as are the mills. All cotton mills earn them, whether they are located in the south, in New England or in Old Eng land, in Japan or in Russia. And yet no town in this state had pulled it. self together to build new mill this year until Jacksonville acted. Jack sonvflle does not furnish all the money needed in the construction of new mill and no town in this state need do that. Local capital Is necessary to ensure good local management, and then outside capital can be procured to do the rest.
 A dozen towns in this state should begin the erection of mills The south needs them, Alabama needs them, and the dozen towns need them. Wages are going up in cotton mills, and the statement that cotton mill operators are not help in the upbuilding of a town is a statement not based on fact
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-07
LOEB'S HEAVY MAIL.
.he Washington Herald.

From the Washington Herald.
 Probably nobody in the United States certainly nobody in Washington-reads and replies to as many letters every day as does William Loeb, secretary to the President Rarely is the number less than 300 a day, and it has been known to ap- epistles, of course, are meant for the President but necessarily the secretary directs the attention of his chief to only a few of them. The number~addressed to Mir. Loeb, however, is rapidly increasing. This is due to the fact that he signs his name to nearly all the letters written on the White House stationery. Every com munication that reaches him Is promptly answered; although, of course, only the barest possible number of words is em- ployed in answering-just enough to be polite and show the writer that the letter has received attention. It is a curious fact that every time Secretary Loeb is made the subject of newspaper contro- versy, comment, or extended "write-up," he is deluged by a veritable freshet of letters addressed to him and marked per sonal." Many of these he has to open himself, and it goes without saying that h. has to reply promptly to every one of them, even though the writer may have only inelosed a newspaper clipping con- taning mention of Loeb and making the inquiry, Have you see this before?" Old employees at the White House say that MT. Loeb's mail is heavier than that of any of his predecessors in the exceed ingly hard office he fills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-07
Shoes Coming Cheaper.

If this pleasant weather continues an- other two months, said a shoe and leather dealer last night, "the price of leather will be reduced at least l cent per pound.
 Tt is true that In laying out stock of shoes for winter, the manufacturer and the merchant, in turn, always figure on a winter with characteristic features, rain, cold, snow, ice and sleet. When ever these conditions do not prevail, then the manufacturer and the merchant have miscalculated, and their profits suffer in consequence. On the other hand, 1t would not pay at all for the shoe man ufacturer to figure on a winter such as this we are at present enjoying. If the present good weather prevails for two more months, we will be able to get shoes and leather cheaper than last spring.
 "Of course, a reduction of 1 cent per pound on leather will not mean much when one pair of shoes is concerned, but when several million pairs are considered such a reduction means almost as much as reduction of an even amount in the price of cotton"