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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-12-16

In the twenty years from 1866 IN
1885 there were 10000 divorces in
Kentucky, or 500 Il year That WAS
quite bad enough: but i'm the follow
ing two decades. from 1886 To 1905.
divorces in that State Increased at the
rate of 300 per cent. or from 10000
To 10000 and more. From 500 a
year the divorce mill now turns ont
1,5OO year; and the Louisville Cour-
ier-Journal sees no hope of better
ment. If we take Kentucky as typi-
cal, we should have something like
$4,000 divorces i'm the United States
every year. This reveals pretty bad
mess in our marital relations and laws
and should make us pause before
making faces at France.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-12-16
This l. Worth Rcadirp.

*Leo F. Zelinski. Of 6S Gibson st
Buffalo, y. Y. says: II cured the most
annoying cold sore | ever had, with
Bucklen's .Arnica Salve. | applied this
salve once a day for two days when
every trace Of the sore was gone" ."
Heals all sores Sold under guarantee
at Sibert's Drug store. 25c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-12-16

Love does not stop at the boundaries
OF liking.
crooked life cannot lead on the
straight way.
lie has no force with men who has
no faith I'm them.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-12-16

For Eczema. letter and Salt Rheum.
'The intense itching characteristic
OF these ailments is almost instantly
allayed by Chamberlain's Salve. Many
severe cases have been cured by it. For
sale by all Druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-12-16
TAX NOTICE.

The County Treasurer's office in
Court House building, will be open fof
The collection Of taxes without penal
ty. from the 18th day of October to
the 31st day of December, 1908. The
levy is as follows:
For State. 1-2 mills.
For County, ordinary, ga mills.
For Sinking Fund loan of 1907, /
mill
For Sinking Fund loan of 1908. Ia
mill
For Constitutional School, mills.
Polls, $l.00. Capitation Dog tax.
SO cents.
Also Special School tax as follows.
School District, No. 1, 2 mills
School District, No. 2, , mills.
School District, No. 8, 2 mills.
School District, No. A, 3 mills.
School District, No. s, mill.
School District, No. IL. . mills.
School District, No. II, mills.
school District. No. 1S, 8 mills.
school District, No. II, mills
School District, No. 16 mills.
School District. No. II, mills.
School District No. IS, . mills.
penalty of per cent. added for
month of January, 1909. Additional
penalty Of l per cent for month OF
February. 1903. Additional penalty
of per cent. until 18th day Of March,
1909, when the tax books viii close
for the collection OF taxes for fiscal
year. 190S.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-12-16
Chamberlain's s
Cough Remedy

has never been known to fail in any case and
lt has been in use for over one-thrd OF a cen.
tury, There is none better. 1t can be de.
pended upon. Why experiment? tits pleasant
10 take and contains no,harmful drug. rrica
- cents; large size. 20 cents
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-12-16

An organization has been perfected
in Edgeiield county for the purpose Of
holding an agricultural fair each year.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-12-16
DIVERSIFTCATION OF CROPS.
The Remedy for Nine-Cent Cotton.

price his cotton and get the price he
puts on his staple which represents
his labor? There are three things es-
sential. First, organize yourselves:
second, cooperate together; third. di-
versify your crops SO as to make home
self-supporting. Raise corn, bacon.
wheat, OATS horses, mules and more
live stock so as to make manure to en-
rich your land, and quit buying so
much commercial fertilizer in order
to stay out Of debt. The above system
will free the farmers of the bondage
they are now in, for the cotton that
mas peen sold up to the present time
mas been sold at or about the cost Of
production. The spectators and the
manufacturers are saying to you that
you are making too much cotton. Now
lets take them at their word and re-
duce the cotton crop crop next year to
twenty-five million acres and plant the
other eight million acres in food sup
ply crops. This would make about
nine million three hundred thousand
bales, and the farmer would get as
much money for the nine million three
hundred thousand bales as we will get
for a twelve million five hundred thou
sand bale crop. Just remember, farm
ers' when you make more of pro-
duct than you can control some one
else will take it at your expense and
manage 1t for you for their own in
terest. Now, every one knows that
cotton Is not on parity in price with
anything else. A suit Of cotton clothes
that you could buy three years ago for
$40 now costs you SIS. Cotton should
have sold the whole season for twelve
cents per pound from the time the first
bale was ginned. Now, who is to
blame for it selling from 1-2 to Q
cents? Nobody except the producer
himself, and do, not put the blame on
anyone else, for the farmers have
forced 1T on the market faster than
the spectators wanted it. Never will
the farmers be able to get their prices
until they make home self-supporting
and market the cotton crop as the
world needs'it. 1t takes twelve months
to make cotton crop and we must
take twelve months to market it at
profit to the grower. Brother farmer,
1T Is In our hands to remedy this evil
II 1t Is ever remedied, and the sooner
we realize it the sooner it will be
done. Remember three things to be
done: First, organize: second, co-ope-
ate. and third. diversity crops. Re-
member this is a day of organization.
and all professional and business men
are organized The farmer is also be-
ginning to realize that he is forced to
do likewise for his protection. I will
give below the following statistical re-
port taken from the census report of
1900, showing the number of bushels
OF corn. wheat and oats per capita to
reed each person, horse, mule and hog
In the cotton belt states / ask YOU
Tor a close study OF this report and
you will readily see why cotton IS sell
ing at 8 1-2 to cents / want TO
urge everyone who has not sold his
cotton to hold on to it until the price
goes up. You may rest assured that
the farmers over the cotton belt are GO
ing to diversity crops next year and
thls VIII mean reduction of cotton
acreage.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-12-16

Hou VIII md nothing Of the divine
IL you refuse to obey the voice OF ev-
ery-day life.
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L. w. LEE

Co. Treas. for Sumter Co, s. c.
10-1- 1-mchI5,09
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-12-16

study Of the above statistics will
show the great need Of diversifcation
or crops, and l want you farmers to
remember that your cotton that you
are to raise in 1909 is now already
priced at less than 8 cents. With this
fact before you why will you keep on
in the one-crop system? The man
VINO diversifies his crops is public
benefactor to his country, feeds his
family better, educates his children
better and when he crosses over the
river people will mourn. at his depar-
ture.
b. HARRIS,
president 5. G.. Farmers Union.
Pendleton, :. c.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-07-24

A. Bridgemsn, who has had charge
of the Russell confectionery store, left
Thursday for Mexico, where he will
be engaged at the Sierra Mohada lead
and silver mines. This mine is owned
by the Blue Ledge people, by whom
Mr. Bridgeman was employed as
chief bookkeeper while the Blue Ledge
was in operation.
Elmer Shank the real estate man,
recovered Judgment last Monday for
$40 in Justice Holman'S court asgaint
Frank Moweschat, the same being
his commission for having sold farm
for the latter by Mr.. Shank. The case
was tried by jury who were not out
over 10 minutes before bringing in a
verdict for the plaintiff.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-07-24
RHEUMATIC FOLKS
Are You Sure Your Kidneys are
WellI

Many rheumatic attacks are due TO
uric 'acid.in the blood. But the duty
of the kidneys is TO remove all uric
acid from the blood. Its presence
there shows the kidneys are inactive
Don't daily with uric acid sol
vents" You might go on till dooms
day with them, but until you cure
tina kidneys you will never get well.
Doan's KidneyiPills, not only re-
move uric acid, but cure the kidneys
and.thsn all danger from uric acid is
ended, Here is Grants Pass testimony
TO prove il:
Mrs A. Tempe, F Street, Grants
Pass, Ore, says: For some time |
suffered severely from rheumatic pains
and st times was 80 stiff and lame that
| could scarcely get around. At night
my rest was greatly broken on &C
count Of these pains and as conse-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-07-24

market, mines close, factories are
idle, the farmer seeks in vain for a
market for his products; there is no
market, the working man seeks for
work there is no work. Hard times
are here, the nation and people are
suffering.
Organism, supported by demo-
cratic congress would stop the pro.
gressive advacement of our nation,
his election would be fatal to the pro-
gressive advancement Of our nation,
his election would be fatal to the ar.
tisan aud the mechanic, the laborer
and the farmer, disastrous to the pro-
fessional and business man, from its
far reaching and ruinous effects the
wealthy only, would be immune.
Past political records and estab-
lished political history, show no
other consequences could follow such
disaster as democratic success this
fall.
Our national development and our
present progress can only be continued
uninterruptedly by confidence in our
national administration. The sue
cess of the republican party next No.
vember means established and re.
newed confidence. means success and
further development and higher
achievements as a nation.
For these reasons, the majority of
the thinking voters, actuated by de-
sire to promote the welfare of the
country, will cast their ballots for the
republican candidate for president,
realizing full we'll the importance
OF their responsibility.
G. NJ. HOLMES,
Chairman Republican CITY Central
Com
Bisbee, Arizona, Box 500.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-07-24
JOSEPHINE COUNTY
GRANGE DEPARTMENT
>>>>>>>>>>> ~ NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Grange in Jackson county. Monday
he went on to Talent and met with
the Grange in that settlement. Each
Of the meetings we're well attended
and a very active interest was
shown by the members. Monday Mr.
Johnson attended meeting of Talent
Grange and Tuesday, returned to
Grants Pass to assist Mrs. ii. M.
Parham, county organizer, in forming
a grange in Alpindsle, two miles
north of this city. AS the result OF
a canvass by Mrs. Parham, % resi-
dents of that progressive district met
Tuesday evening of last week, in a
building on II. S. Diffenderfer farm
and perfected the preliminary organi-
zation of a Grange. Prior to sign
ing up of the membership roll by
those present Mr.. johnson gave a
comprehensive statement of the pur-
poses of the Grange and what it had
accom- plished in the various lines of
its endeavor. 1t was decided to hold
an adjourned meeting at the same
place on next Tuesday evening when
permanent organization will be
effected and officers elected. 1t is
certain that the required 30 members
will be secured and that within a
month the list will be increased to
40 or more and that this will be one
of the best working Oranges in
Josephine county. At the meeting
of wilderville Grange on Saturday
evening of last week, the question Of
building hall was considered but no
definite action was taken. This
Grange meets in the Methodist church
at Wilderville. 1t is possible that
when a hall is built that a tract of
land will be secured for a park in
which to hold picnics and other public
gatherings.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-07-24

Organization having proved such
an advantage to the RESIDENTS OF the
towns and cities, where every trade
aud every vocation has its association
or union, the farmers are now
awak ening to the value of organized
effort TO better their condition and
to aid in the bringing about improved
methods of farm work and the in
creasing of the productive capacity
OF their farms. This progressiveness
Of the farmer is giving splendid
growth to the Grange and this strictly
farmers organization now has over.a
million members in the United States
and about 5000 in Oregon.
10 Josephine couny there are now
five Oranges and there is every GER
tainty that four and possibly six more
will be organized.in the near future.
Following the successful celebration
that was held under the auspices OF
the five Josephine county Oranges on
the Fourth Of July at Wilderville,
Mr.. j. J. Johnson, lecturer of the
Oregon State Grange, and who was
one Of the speakers at the celebration
has been making a tour of Josephine
and Jackson counties making official
visits to the Oranges in these counties
and in working up an interest for the
organization of new Oranges. For
the 10 days prior TO Wednesday when
he left for his home in Portland Mr.
johnson led strenuous life, for each
day of last week he met Grange and
on Monday and Tuesday of this week
His itinerary for last week embraced
meeting Monday with Deer Greek
Grange, Tuesday with Illinois Valley
Grange, Wednesday with Wilderville
Grange Thursday with Fruitdale
Grange, Friday with Dimick Grange.
and Saturday with Central Point
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-07-24
A Woman's Back

Has many aches and pains caused by
weaknesses and falling, or other displace-
ment, OF the pelvic organs. Other symp-
toms OF female weakness are frequent
headache, dizziness, imaginary specks or
dark spots floating before the eyes, gnaw-
ing sensation in stomach, dragging or
bearing down in lower abdominal or pelvic
region, disagreeable drains from pelvic
organs, faint spells with general weakness.
II ANY considerable number Of the above
symptoms are present there Is no remedy
that WIN give quicker relief or more per-
maAent CSSe than DR.. Pierce's Favorite
PreSStASoRs has record OF over forty
years Of cufeN Il Is the most potent
inY!goratlDg tonic and hsnilg-Q -Qel-
vine known 70 medical science. 1t Is made
OF the glyceric extracts OF native medici-
nal roots found in our forests and con-
tains not drop Of alcohol or harmful, or
habit-forming drugs. Its ingredients are
all printed on the bottle-wrapper and at
tested under oath as correct.
Every ingredient entering into IA
vorlte Prescription has the written en-
dorsement OF the most eminent medical
writers OF all the several schools OF prac-
tlce-more valuable than any amount OF
non-professional testimonials-though the
latter are not lacking, having been con-
tributed voluntarily by grateful patients
in numbers TO exceed the endorsements
given to any other medicine extant for
the cure OF woman's ills.
You cannot afford to accept any medicine
OF unknown composition as a substitute
for this well proven remedy OF KNOWN
COMPOSITION, even though the dealer may
make little more profit thereby. Your
interest in regaining health is paramount
TO any selfish interest Of his and 1t is an
insult 10 your intelligence for him 10 try
to palm off upon you substitute You
know what you want and it is his busi-
ness to supply the article called for.
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
original Little Liver Pills" first put up
by old DR.. Pierce over forty years ago,
much initiated but never equaled. Little
sugar coated granules-easy to take as
candy.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-07-24

auenoe, would arise in the morning
feeling so stiff and lame that it was q
hard thing for me to perform my
household duties. / tried many
remedies and liniments without re-
ceiving the slightest relief. Hearing
about Doan's Kidney Pills being
highly recommended for such troubles,
| started taking them, procuring a
box at Clemens drug store. l was
helped from the beginning and before
| knew it, / was almost free from the
trouble. Occasionally have a slight
pain in my back. but a few doses OF
Doan Kidney Pills never fail to re-
lieve me, have told others how much
good have receive from Doan's Kid
Ley Pills and would not be without
them in the house" For sale by all
dealers. Price 80 cent. Foster ILL
burn Co. Buffalo, New York, Sole
agents for the United States. Rem
ember the name-Doans' take
no other
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-07-24
Why the Republican Party Should
be Successful This Fall


The thinking and sane citizen who
takes pride in the welfare and ad'
yapcement of his country, who is in
teusely interested in its social finan-
cial and political achievements IRE
spective Of political affiliations needs
no argument to convince him as to
his political duties; as an American
citizen he rises equal to his responsi-
bility.
During this falls campaign, theories
will be advanced and botly argued to
convince the voter how he should cast
his ballot in our national election.
To the average citizen, past politi-
cal facts, past political records must
and should outweigh and govern him
in the exercise of his ballot.
The people cannot forget the me-
chanic and workingmsn will not
forget Coxy armies. The stockman
will not forget the price of cattle,
sheep aud wool. The farmer will not
forget the price of his products, all
sufferers from unwise democratic
policies, unwise democratic legisla'
tion, under unwise democratic ad-
ministrations
With the exception of two intervals
of four years each, for nearly fifty
years, the republican party has been
in power and shaped aud guided the
destinies of our country .and today, it
stands among the foremost.nations of
the world.
The magnificent achievements of
the republican party, accomplished
by the wisdom OF its leaders in the
legislative, administrative and exeou-
tive branches of our government have
established u faith, confidence in
the nation, that stimulates our country
on to progress.
People look to the republican party
and republican principals with feel
inp of safety and confidence in the
party's wisdom. The business inter
ests of our nation feel that the sta
bility of the financial policy of ouc
party is sound. and look upon it as a
guarantee of continued prosperity.
With this feeling OF confidence es'
tablished, capital reaches out and
seeks investment, manufacturers elk
business, merchants and tradosmen are
active in the commercial idustrits.
the stimulating effect of confidence
reaches one and all, extending into
all walks and avenues OF our nations
life, every strata Of social conditions,
every artery of trade and commerce
feels the heslthful, strong and
quickening influences of prosperity.
This established republican confidence
must and should be continued by the
voters of our country. 1t can only be
continued by the election and con.
tinuing 10 power of the republican
party, who has for its standard bearer
Wm. II. Taft.
/ Unrest is caused by uncertainty
disturbing business conditions In CON
sequence financial interests become
timid doubt has hold OF 'he minds OF
the people.
The mere possibility of the election
of - democratic president supported by
democratic congress, creates dis.
trust Capital becomes timid and
seeks + place Of safety. industrial life
grows stagnsnt, labor drug on the
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-07-24
Bad Attack of Dysentery Cured.

"An honored citizen Of this town was suf.
fering from a severe attack of dysentery. He
told friend if he could obtain o bottle Of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy, he felt confident of being cured, he
having used this remedy in the West. He
was told that kept it in stock and lost no
time in obtaining it, and was promptly
cured" /" says NJ. J. Leach, druggist, of VOL
colt, VI For sale by NJ. Clemens.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-07-24
COFFEE

SchillingS Best is a busi-
ness-like name; you know
what it means; and it
means what you want.
Tour srOesr returns your IN ,nsy u you dsnS
- IT, We pay him.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-07-24

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup
acts promptly yet gently on the
bowels, through which the cold is
forced out of the system, and at the
same time it allays inflammation.
Sold by Model Drug Store. 4.S 1St
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-07-24

YlYE wish to call your attention to the fac
that we have recently installed McCasl
wv key account register in our market, wifi
w this system there will be no danger d
mistakes in your account, and you will
always have an itemized list of your purchase,
Call and see this register and have the syster
fully explained, also see just what you want
the meat line, through our glass refrigerato
counter. Phone 453 /,
TEMPLE NEAT KFT1
SYeetland Pummer.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-03-18
WELLS RIVER.

Mrs. Harry Clark returned Saturday
from Bradford Center where she had
spent week with her daughter, Mrs
Welton.
Mrs. II. H. Lee and Mrs. w. II. Good
win were in Bradford, Saturday on bust
ness.
Miss Adine D. Hale entertained the
Thinible club, Wednesday.
Mrs. Sheldon entertained cousin from
Boston last week.
A. H. Bailey and Edwin Bailey were in
Topsham last week.
Mrs. D. R. Allison has been on the sick
list for the past two weeks.
Mrs. J. F. Shattuck is visiting friends
in Manchester, N. H.
Mrs DAVIS of Massachusetts is in town
visiting her sister, Mrs. r. G. Brock.
Twenty four ladies met with Mrs.
Belanger Friday afternoon to make
articles for the fair which is to be held
some time during the summer.
Albert Anderson was taken to the Cot
tage hospital last week and operated on
Tor appendicitis. He is reported as get
ting along we'll
Mrs. Addie K. Bigelow is assistant in
the post office while Miss Markham en-
joys a few days vacation,
Mrs. E. NJ. Smith, who has been CON
fined to the house for two weeks by the
grip, is able to be out again and resumed
her position as organist in church Sun
day morning.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-03-18
EAST LYNDON,

Levi Houghton of Putnev, Mr. and
Mrs. A. w. Bean and E. G. Currier of
Lyndon Center, and Mr.. Dennis of
N massachusetts, visited at !. E. Simpsons
last week
Wilbur Weber and family have moved
from the town farm to his place here
{. II. Hall has moved from here to the
town farm, and George Cole has moved
from East Burke into the c. II. Hall
house
Earl Simpson and Mrs. F. Z. Simpson
are visiting at Pine Shade Farm, Glover.
Mrs. Mabel Simpson has recently DUR.
chased horse of E. E. Hovey.
Some Of the sugar makers began tap
ping their sugar places Saturday.
{ H. Nickerson will work for Dan
Davis through sugaring.
Mrs. {. H. Nickerson and Miss Susie
Hutchinson were in St Johnsbury to
attend the horpital dedication Saturday.
Miss Hutchinson contemplates entering
Hanover hospital.
6 Miss Leona Lee, is visiting friends in
St. Johnsbury.
+: d. Smith, who has spent the winter
IN Florida is now visiting friends in New
Jersey and New York.