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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-11-25
MASTERS SALE.

Ry virtue OF a Decree Of the Court
OF Common Pleas for Sumter County,
In the State Of South Carolina. in the
case Of Marion Noise against Mat
thew M. Geddis, Clara Geddis. Ed
ward j. Geddis, as Trustee, and in his
own right. Anna Paul, Walter Willie
Geddls' Robert Geddis, Arthur Ged-
dis, Jerome III. Geddis, Eavola Paul,
EDNA Paul, Matthew Mckenzie Paul,
JOSIAH Paul, Annie Paul, Bertha
Paul, Lorenzo Paul, Edward S.
Geddis. Clara L. Geddis, Marcus Ged-
dis, David Geddis, Luether Geddis,
Henry Geddis. William Walter Ged-
dis, and e. w. A. Bultman. doing
business under the name and style of
Ducker & Bultman, and II. f.. Walk
er, L will sell at public auction. to
the highest bidder, at the Court
House in the City of Sumter. in the
county and State aforesaid. on Sale
Day In December. 1908, being the 7th
DAY or said month, during the usual
hours OF sale, the following describ-
ed real estate. to wit:
All that tract Of land in Sumter
County, I'm said State. containing
eighty acres. adjoining lands of Scriv-
en- Moore, Herbert Pitts, Edward An
derson, and lands of others. Also that
tract of land in said County and State
containing sixty acres. adjoining
lands of j. Singleton Moore, James
Galluchat lands Of Scriven Moore
and others.
Terms OF sale: Cash, purchaser to
pay for papers.
II. FRANK WILSON,
11-11. 3t Master
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-11-25
THANKS TO EVERYBODY.
n Poverty of Words Prevents the d.
A. Rs From Saying More I'm Appre-
citation of the Occasion OF Their Re-
cent Meeting In Sumter.

The following expression was pre-
sented by the committee and unani-
mously adopted before the adjourn
ment Of the ID. A. II. conference on
Friday afternoon:
This Is an occasion upon which we
feel a poverty of words to commensu-
rateiy express our appreciation OF the
great kindness and courtesy extended
the Daughters OF the American Revo-
luton by sumter's home chapter. and
their friends
We entered the wide open gate Of
the city with delight; We pass out with
regret. carrying with Us the hope that
some day we be permitted to re-enter.
Through this committee the Twelfth
Annual Conference desires to express
their heartfelt thanks to the follow
tng contributors to such lavish hospi-
taiity 40 graciously extended: To Mrs.
e. c. Baker. Regent OF sumter's home
chapter. whose beautiful address
voiced the sentiment. not only OF her
chapter. but OF tho City OF Sumter: 20
Hon. Richard I. Manning for his
graceful Introduction OF the gifted
orator. Mr.. III. c. Haynsworth: whose
Instructive address furnished valuable
Information To- our society: to the cub
ltuied musicians who added so much
10 the pleasure OF this conference; TO
the fair young pages. who so charm
'ingly filled their positions; for the
brilliant reception at the Eagles Club.
given by Mrs Baker. the afternoon tea
lAt the handsome home OF Mrs Marion
Noise. the bountiful luncheon served
by the local chapter. and the elabo-
rate reception rendered us by Dick
Anderson Chapter. ". ID. c.. at the
spacious residence OF Mrs. Perry
Moses. Jr.. and all others who have
assisted In our entertainment. espe-
cially our charming hostesses who
opened their delightful homes 20 the
delegates: To our Regent. Vice Regent
and other state officers. we offer our
grateful appreciation II their services.
SARA ALDRICH RICHARDSON.
MARY ANCRUM SHANNON.
ALExINA EVANS.
Committee.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-11-25
MASTERS SALE.

By virtue Of a Decree Of the Court
of Common Pleas for Sumter County,
in the State Of South Carolina, in the
case of Maude G. SolomOns against j.
Wesley Gamble, Augusta l. Solomons,
Selma Pollock and II. d. Barnett, I
will sell at public auction, to the
highest bidder at the Court House in
the City Of Sumter, in the County and
State aforesaid, on Sale Day in De-
cember. 1908, being the 7th day Of
said month, during the usual hours
OF sale. the following described real
estate. to wit:
!. All that lot Of land in Provi-
dence Township, County of Sumter,
State aforesaid. containing thirty five
acres. more or less. being lot No. 3 on
a plat made by B. H. Boykin, dated
January Sth. 1900, and recorded in
Book T. T. T.. at page AT, in the Of
flee OF the Register Of Mesne Convey
ances for Sumter County: said lot be-
ing bounded North by lot No. Z on
said plat, East by land Of Scale, form
erly OF Edwards; South by lot No. 10,
and West by lots No. 16 and No. II
on said plat.
2. All that lot Of land lying. stu
ate and being in Providence Town
ship. County Of Sumter. State afore-
said, containing forty-six acres, more
or less. being lot No. 10 on a plat
made by b. H. Boykin. dated January
9Th, 1900. and recorded in Book T. T
T.. az page Alt. in the office OF the
Register Of Mesne Conveyances for
sumter County; said lot being bound
I'd on ne North by lot No. 8 on said
paRt on the East by lands formerly
- Edwards. now Of Scale. on the
Qlth ny lands Of Brownfeld and
sf,9ae Belk, and on the West by lands
or capt ain Brownfield. and by lot No.
II on iaid plat.
All that tract Of land situate,
lying and being in the County Of
Sumter, State aforesaid, containing
forty acres, more or less, and designat-
ed as lot No. II on a plat Of the Fur
man Hill Place. which plat Is record
ed In the office Of c. c. c. p, for said
County in Book r. T. T., at page AT,
said tract Of land being bounded as
follows. to wit: on the North by lots
numbers Is, "a. and rs on said plat.
on the East by lots numbers and 16
on said plat; on the South by lot No.
~ on said plat, and by land of
Brownfield, and on the West by land
OF
Terms Of sale: Cash, purchaser to
pay for papers.
H. FRANK WILSON,
I'LL. 81 Master.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-11-25
NEGRO WOMAN SHOT.
rom Levine Makes Deliberate But Un-
successful Attempt to Kill Mary
BrunsOn.

AT negro quilting frolic Friday
night on Mr.. H. c. Jones' place, near
Brogdons. row occurred and Tom Le-
vine shot Mary Brunson through the
neck, inflicting a serious but not fatal
wound. Levine made a deliberate at
tempt to kill the woman, and the bull
let passed through the back Of her
neck from side to side but struck none
OF the large blood vessels. Levine fled
Immediately and has not been cap
tured.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-11-25

IL was confidently expected that the
sewerage system would be completed
and turned over to the city last week,
but unforeseen accidents have super
vened and at the present time no date
can be nxed for the acceptance by the
city OF the completed job. The actual
construction work was completed two
weeks ago and since that time force
of haads has been engaged In cleaning
Gut the accumulation OF sand. and
getting the pipe lines In shape for the
nnal Inspection by City Engineer Lee.
Mr. Lee has been engaged In making
q careful inspection for the past few
days and as a result OF this inspection
several hitherto undetected breaks in
the pipe lines have been discovered
~ was stated several days ago In this
paper that break had been found In
the Oakland avenue 22-inch main and
that "A force OF hands had been detail
cd to repair the broken section OF
pipe. This broken section was re-
placed with a new section after con-
siderable difficulty and 1t was thought
that the trouble was all over. Later
developments. as Maj. Lees inspection
progressed. proved that the break that
had been repaired was but one of
many. go far as can now be ascer-
fained there are "a score or more OF the
, foot sections OF the Oakland avenue
line OF s1-inch pipe that have been
crushed since the pipe was laid and
fhe deep excavation filled In. AS the
excavation was more than twenty feet
I'm depth IL Is a tedious and expensive
proposition that has to be faced. for
AZ will be- necessary to reopen the ex-
cavation and replace each section OF
pipe that has been crushed with a new
section. The breaking OF the big pipe
Is due. IL Is thought. to imperfect
tamping OF the earth around the pipe
when they were laid. but this Is a
question about which the authorities
difYer. By some IL Is predicted that II
will be necessary to relay the Oakland
avenue line with heavier weight pipe
before II will be secure against breaks.
IL IL contended that the pressure on
the pipe In the deep cuts. such as In
Oakland avenue. Is too great for the
terra Gotta OF standard weight to with
sstand. and Il will be necessary to SUBJ
sfltute double strength terra Gotta or
Iron pipe IL breaks are to be obviated
In future. IL Is to be hoped. however.
that this gloomy view Is unfounded.
for the reiaying OF the Oakland ave-
nue. line with new pipes wcald be an
'expensave undertaking and would de-
lay the completion of the system sew
erai months. The repairs that are
now In sight are serious enough to
give those In authority considerable
worry.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-11-25

Sheriff Muldrow Of Lee county came
DOWN Moo:ay afternoon t,f Essex
Smith and Davis the two negroes
who were arrested that day while
trying to sell a mule and buggy to
Mr.. c. w. Stansill for $50. The mule
and buggy were mortgaged to parties
In Bishopville and the negroes will be
sent up to the higher court for dis
posing OF property under mortgage.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-11-25
and space to the proceedings of the
Conference.

AMBITIOUS young men and ladies'
should learn Telegraphy; for, since
the new S-hour law became effect
i've there is a shortage Of many
thousand telegraphers. Positions
pay from $50 to $40 per month to
beginners. The National Telegraph
Institute Of Columbia, S. c., and
five other cities is operated under
supervision of r. r. Officials and
all students are placed when quail
fed. Write them for particulars.
11-18-2t*
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-11-25

The Sumter watchman was found
ed In 1850 and the True southron In
1sss. The watchman and southron
now has the combined circulation and
influence OF both OF the old papers.
and Is msnifestly the best advertising
medium In Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-11-25

Kindness and courtesy need elbow
room and are smOothered to death in
crowd.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-12-31
AGAIN THAT PRAYER CHAIN.
Bishop Lawrence Finds 1t Mighty
Hard Thing to Break.
Ito Be contlnued.)

Hard Thing to Break.
The prayer chain which somebody
started and hitched onto poor inno-
cent Bishop Lawrence bids fair to be
as endless as its promoters planned.
The bishop has been driven to another
denial OF any connection with it. This
time he writes to the Independent:
That prayer chain has been run
ming for two years and a half. 1
have disoWned any connection with
1T through the press twice, have
answered every inquiry in the mega
tiye-and sometimes I have had half
dozen inquiries in day-and have
done everything in my power to stop
IT and disclaim any responsibility for
it.
But as long as people are super
stitious or foolish enough to keep
passing the absurd thing along it will
continue. for it Is Of course impossible
to trace it to its source and it multi
plies of its own weight. have re-
ceived inquiries from Australia to
Russia. It is surprising to me how
many excellent and Intelligent people
would rather multiply the nuisance
than destroy the letter"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-12-31

house he could not have marched in
with more composure l stood in the
hall behind my husband, listening to
the words of reunion
"Wilt, old boy! Give me both
hands" I never heard a heartier,
more affectionate voice.
"Confound you, Lucas! You make
me glad to get you back"
Cant help it, Wilt. l had to come.
Five years, you know. Where's my
dear little sister. Oh! l heard. Ah!"
This last exclamation was to me as
I stepped forward.
Brother Lucas was the biggest,
broadcast, heartiest, rosiest man you
can imagine, and not at all evil look
ing. His high arched eyebrows over
the shrewd, hazel eyes, gave him a
look of constant surprise; his clean
shaven lips possessed a comical twist,
his chin was round and belligerently
prominent. 1t was a face of humor.
and good-latured defiance. He might
be bad as the world reckons; careless,
reckless, but never mean. l trusted
him at sight and liked him.
The appetite of Lucas made me
tremble, although did not begrudge
him mouthful. He was very merry,
and talked like lecturer. His easy
confidence, his manners, his wonderful
command Of language, impressed me
deeply. Could this man have been a
criminal, a Jail bird? would not be-
lieve 1T.
Shortly after eight came the trunk
& of Brother Lucas, hard looking at
fair with a rope about it.
"Pay the expressman, Wilt" said
my brother-in-law jovially. "Tll make
1t right by and by
Poor Wilton! It was only quarter.
but he produced the coin with wry
/ face. Evidently our guest hadn't a
penny.
Lucas retired early. He was singing
Angelina" to the baby at six in the
morning. His delightful baritone sent
me to sleep again with Kathleen Ma
yourneen. While dressing, heard
conversation In the road.
Ramsgate had arrived. The social
4 Lucas was holding forth beside his
wagon. / hurried and went down. In
stalked the farmer. all smiles.
How many eggs can YOU spare" /
put the question nervously.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-12-31
;l'ar 1t.s.--.tar-...'2f-.E|
5 THE STORY OF !
| BROTHER LUCAS !
By ELLIOT WALKER
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Copyright, by Ford Pub. Coz

/
Never shall 1 forget my husbands
facial contortions when he read tina
telegram. Wilton has an expressive
] countenance.
Threatened with assassination"
asked
"Worse!" he grunted. Brother Lu
cast"
l had heard of but had never seer
this family black sheep. He received
no invitation to our wedding; that
remember.
Not coming here?" I gasped.
Read it" said Wilton, sinking back
helplessly.
Reaching for the dispatch, present
ly glanced at his pithy and poetic
message:
BE with you, dear Wilton, tonight
There is more joy, etc. Brother
1t struck me humorously. l laugh
easily.
He might have paid the charges l
complained, biting my lip. eve had
very little money"
HE never pays anything" groaned
Wilton. Except visits" was his
mournful addition.
1T is five years since he has pes
tered me-" he went on. "The last l
learned, he wrote to mother from
some place in New Mexico We fond
ly hoped he would stay there-even
mother. Dear me! Angelina, this is
dreadful"
Is he so very Objectionable?
my dear, he's awful"
/ stopped smiling.
But, after ALL" Wilton's refined,
critical face softened, zone can't help
liking Lucas. He's funny. Too bad.
Too bad! So much ability, and a
really fine education. Well, the west
ern express will land him here about
seven o'clock, l suppose We will wait
supper. He used to be fond of
scrambled eggs. His appetite is enor-
NOUS
l sighed. Eggs were high, and my
farmers bill growing nightmare.
At five minutes after seven Brother
Lucas arrived. Had he owned the
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-12-31
CHAPTER xxvl. (continued.1
sILAS K &, HOOKING.

Clement looked at his watch ever,
few minutes, then consulted the dinsns
room clock. Watch and clock alp
peared to be keeping very well to
gether, and yet he neyersremembered
time TO move, so slowly.
Bice arrived at half past nine. q
4 don't know Il your services will be
required or not, Clement said to him
apologetIcally. But | think it is
more than probable that Miss West
will desire a responsible solicitor at
her elbow"
4 eshall be delighted to take serv.
Ice fpr her." Mr.. Bicesaid, with effu-
sion, rubbing his thin hands as he
did 90. Delighted"
1T is possible there will be neither
money nor kudos in the business,
Clement ventured. In fact, 1t ap.
pears to me almost certain that is,
Judging by what she has told us-that
she has no property whatever .
Y shall be glad to serve her, all the
samep Mr.. Bice replied; and he
smiled kindly.
us good of you, and am sure
she will be grateful and Clement
pulled out This watch again and heaved
q little sigh.
Az last he judged that the motor car
would be fairly on it's way back, and
he crossed the hall and stood on the
doorstep Fifteen minutes at the
outside would be all the time needed
70 cover the distance. 1t took Sam
I my Granite with his ramshackle horse
and cart a full hour, and Sammy rath-
er plumed himself on the achievement
The morning was fine, and the air
keen and frosty; sounds carried a
long distance. He could hear the
boom Of the waves on the Beetles
quite distinctly. His heart gave
sudden bound. Away in the distance
was the "toot-toot!" of the motors
horn He ran to the gate and looked
up the road
loot toot!" It was coming nearer.
d better not let her see me till
/. she GETS into the house." he reflected,
and he returned htrriedly to the
.house.S.
Hy the time he reached the dor step,
he heard the whir and noise OF the
wheels. She was tearing down the
NH atsexpress speed. Clement crossed
the hall rapidly and enteredsthe libra.
Z tle was in greater state of ex-
citement than he ever remembered
being in before. sssf,s
Here they come" Wilkins ejacu-
lated softly, and he rushed to the door
jus asg the motor curved round and
came to d standstill
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-12-31
CHAPTER XVII.
TIE Contents Of the 30,

lglss -
Clement Mawsan looked at Marion
for 9 moment through chink Of the
library door. The swift drive through
the morning u 81 ell had brought the color
back to her pale cheeks, and her eyes
were aglow with excitement. She was
very simply and inexpensiyely dressed
and vet she could not$ have looked
lovelier In his eyes had she been
adorned with Worth's most expensive
creations. Mrs MawganS was shaking
hands with her In very gracious il
+ stately way. and Mr.. Jackson stood a
little way back smiling at the scene.
Clement pulled open the door sud
denly and came forward. Marion lift
ed her eyes with start Of surprise,
and her flushed cheeks paled little.
and yet In spite Of herself pleased
smile spread itself over her face which
4 he was quick to5note.
did not know you were In Corn.
wall she said. advancing to meet
him. and there was just q touch Of
shyness 81 reserve IN her manner.
n came down nearly fortnight
I ago. he answered; taking her out
stretched hand Ia his and holding it
Just for a moment.
am glad your friend, Mr.. Grayton,
i d recovering. have read the papers
very diligently every day. hut how
did yoal find the box n
Clement gave her j brief. recital 81
what had happened the previous day,
4 md then led the way into the library.
there Is the old thing: = Ma.
fion exclaimed. as she caught sight 81
the box on the table. But what 4
c0ndit Hon lt.s III! Z
~ Gan be easily cleaned, Clement
answered. with smile but We
thoas 4 bert " leave y exactly Is
Ounds &
.s BIN nat apa tS DO 3 nov !; &,
sssss Ell&t Ii for sod u decide. Il Won Won
wish an 10 retire while YOU exam
Inc Oh ceate still do 30.
chi ID iii don't, she ar,
sWered hast lie more. the bet
IsSter am beginning Is wonde Ter wheth
5 IN tlle be any thing Of real I'm
port AZ value II the box. But NJ
shall We'd 4 blaeissmith to open IT,
hive th01l pf that. Clemens
II: IN M .E5ls s III III asked Mr. III nh
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-12-31
Merry.

81 wanted some lump sugar" ex-
claimed the angry customer, as he
looked over the packages. What does
that grocer mean by sending me soft
sugar %
stWe1l,' laughed the groceTs boy.
as he moved nearer the door. "he said
az you didn't like 1t you could lump 1t. =
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-12-31
North Carolina Turkey Drove,

A drove Of turkeys literally driven
a distance of fifty miles or more from
sWatauga county was an interesting
sight on the streets here last Tues
day The drove numbered 215 when
It left the mountains, but fifty had
been sold before reaching Hickory,
where the remainder were disposed Of.
ss-C harlotte Observer. u 4
Every one should like his kin, but
every one does not.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-12-31
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Potter
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-03-07
GREEN MANURING.
Only Legumes Add More to Soil Than
Elements Taken From II.

Green manuring is the blowing un-
der of any green crop for the purpose
of getting fertility and decaying vege-
table matter into the soil. If it is de-
sired to add fertility, then some crop
must be plowed under that has in 1t
of the soil, for it is evident that if the
plant plowed under has in it only the
fertility that was taken out of the soil.
nothing is gained, so far as fertility
is concerned. So far as we know, up
to this time, only plants that have
pods have in them at any time more
fertility than was taken out of the
soil. Even those plants do not have
more fertility than what came out of
the soil, unless little knots are found
on the roots, which knots are known
as nodules. In these nodules are lit
tie plants called bacteria, which take
free nitrogen gas from the air and
make it into form of nitrogen that
can be assimilated by the plants.
Such plants when turned under en-
IRISH the soil by increasing its nitrogen
content This must be understood by
every person that raises a crop to
turn under. 1t is doubtful If it pays
to turn under other crops, as in that
humus, and in many cases the soils
have in them enough humus and do
not need increased humus content.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-03-07
ALFALFA CULTURE.
Careful, Thorough Ground Preparation
Necessary to Successful Growth.

The ground for alfalfa should be
we'll prepared before the seed is sown.
Pillow as deep as the organic content
of the soil will permit up to eight or
ten inches. Then harrow. There is
no danger of narrowing too much. Best
results are obtained by blowing the
ground in the fall Then as early in
the spring as possible go onto the
ground with disk and disk once each
week or ten days till all danger of
frost is over, then sow the seed.
If the ground has not been plowed
in the fall, it should be broken up as
early in spring as it can be done in
a workmanlike manner. Harrow fire.
quently till the weather Is warm
enough for the seed to be planted. Do
not SOW with nurse crop. Best re-
suits are attended with sowing alone
and in case the weeds get the start
of the young alfalfa, clip with now
err After one or two clippings the
alfalfa will be tall and vigorous
enough to outgrow the weeds II a
nurse crop is sown, it will take too
much moisture from the ground, so
that the alfalfa is injured thereby.
The farmer never cuts the nurse till
it is ripe, no matter how much of an
injury it does to the tender alfalfa. If
sowed without a nurse, crop of hay
may be cut the first year.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-03-07
HOME RECIPE FOR COLDS.
viii Break Up a, Cold in "a Hours or
Cure Any Cough That Is Durable.

Mix half pint of good whisky with
two ounces of glycerine and add one
half ounce Concentrated oil of Pine.
The bottle is to be well shaken each
time and used In doses OF q teaspoon
full to a tablespoonful every four
hours. The Concentrated oil Of pine
comes in one-half ounce walls packed
securely in tin screw top cases which
are intended to protect it from light and
retain all. the original ozone. 1t is q
product 81 the laboratories Of the
Globe Pharmaceutical Co., of Dayton,
Ohio, and is guaranteed under the Ma
tional Pure Food and Drug Act. Don't
use bulk oil of pine or limitations OF
Concentrated. They are insoluble and
work havoc to the kidneys. Any drug
gist has the Concentrated oil Of pine.