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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-08
FARMERS UNION OFFICERS
ELECTED.
Senator Smith Spoke In the After
nOoll-Criticised Central Bank
Scheme.

The following officers were elected
Friday by the Farmers Union of
Sumter County to serve during the
ensuing year:
President, E. w. Dabbs, reelected;
vice president, w. E. Kolb; secretary
and treasurer, Hugh Witherspoon,
reelected; chaplain, G. w. Mahoney;
organizer and lecturer, H. w. Beall;
doorkeeper, r. NJ. Cantey; conductor,
w. l.. Brunson; executive committee,
J. b. White, ]. H. Robinson and j.
X. McElveen.
With the Union were B. F.
Kellar. of Cameron, executive COM
mitteeman of the Seventh congress
sional district Of the State union; Mr..
Williams. the United States dem
onstrator in charge of the expert
mental farm at Stateburg, anG SEN
ator e. d. Smith. Mr.. Kellar spoke
to the union on warehouse and bank
ing propositions.
President Dabbs announced that
on the 18th and 10th Of this month
Prof. Barrow Of Clemson would have
an exhibit and hold farmers in
stitute In the court house at Sumter,
and all farmers and others interested
were invited to attend.
Senator E. d. Smith delivered an
address at the afternoon session,
which was open to the public. Ow-
ing to the fact that II had beer pre-
viously advertised that the public
session would be held In the fore
noon, at which time Senator smith
would speak, and few learned CT the
change of programme. the attend
ance in the afternoon was not large
and few save members Of the Union
heard the address. Senator Smith
discussed the cotton situation briefly
and then branched off into a discus
sion Of the tariff and the Republi-
can plan to establish a great central
bank and postal savings banks, to
| which ne devoted most Of his time
He was out spoken in his opposition
| to the scheme to centralize the con-
troll of the financial system o. the
country and thereby create a more
powerful and more dangerous mono
| poly than any now existing under the
| fostering care of the Republican
| party. creator and friend Of trusts.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-08

Interest in the proposed Sumter
Columbia highway appears to be re-
viving AND there is now ground for
hope that the road will eventually
be built The route the road will fol-
low is yet undecided, but there will
be strong rivalry between several
communities through which the
road could be built. Wedgefield is
aroused on the subject and is work.
ing actively to have the highway
pass through that town and cross the
river In the vicinity of the A. c. L.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-08
Farmers Union News
Practical Thoughts for Practical Farmers

wabman decided double
Union
practical
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S.
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ed, however great the demand.
This view of the situation force
upon ones attention questions tnat
are worth considering. The tim +,
near at hand when farm lah1r viii
be at a premium, perhap t has
been reached already Those in jua
country have every inducement lo
remain where they are and I'll .-,
tunes in town or city will be ten
ed back to the country. In fact, t..-
tide Of population has even I...
commenced to turn countryw; ? -.
For the last fifty years it has BE-
going the other way, but a chal
appears to have set in. 1t seems To-
be drifting away from the cities r.
should all the people belonging to
our urban population and living
from hand to mouth seek the coun-
try, they would not tend much to-
ward solving the South's farm-la-
Dor problem. What then? Simply
that our farmers would be forced in
to the use of labor-saving machinery
and to diversity their crops They
Will be compelled to that course or
else they must encourage foreign
immigration if they purpose continu-
ing the one-crop system. But rath-
er than destroy their homogeneous
ness as people and endanger their
institutions by the introduction Of
foreigners, we are confident they
will seek to overcome the stress of
their present circumstances by giv-
ing up cotton growing to a large ex-
tent and devoting themselves more
and more to the growing of other
crops Such course means smaller
farms and better cultivation of the
SOIL
So, after all, scarcity of farm la
Dor in the South looks as though it
will prove blessing. The day may
come, unless a practical cotton pick
while, when an eight or a ten mil
lion bale crop will be considered
fair average, with no disposition
ever to make it greater 1t is need
less 10 say that such a limit set upon
cotton production would in few
years enrich the South provided our
farmers turn their attention to the
raising of home supplies and cease
to depend on other sections of the
country for them. We believe the
labor situation of the South is such
that, against every inclination to the
contrary they will be compelled to
this course. The future is big with
promise to them. if they only know
how to make the most of it. Diver
sified farming in the South bids fair
to be the order of the day.-Progres-
siys Farmer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-08

The Sumter County Teachers AS
ISOLATION met at the Hampton school
Saturday with an attendance that was
gratifyingly large. The teachers Of
the county are becoming interested
in the work of the association and it
is believed that great good will re-
suit to the educational interests Of
Sumter county.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-08
ELKs MEMORIAL EXERCISES.


the Dead oil the order.
sunday afternoon In the Acad-
emy OF Music. the members of Sum-
ter Lodge No. S55. B. p. o. E.lks
held their session of sorrow in corn.
memoration OF the members of the
order who have passed away from
this life to the reward OF the Grand
Exalted Ruler of the Universe.'
The program was particularly i'm
pressive and beautiful. Professor
w. $. schumacher's splendid orches-
ira was augmented by the addition
OF number of out of town musl-
clans. the total number In the or
ehestra being eighteen. Their sew
eral selections were among the most
enjoyable numbers on the program.
TIE vocal numbers by Miss l.. e.
Alexander and Mr.. Gay charmed the
large audience. They were both in
fine voice. and their selections were
beautifully appropriate. Professor
Schumacher's violin solo, always an
ever increasing treat. carried his
listeners to that realm of enchant-
ment to which perfect music alone
holds the open sesame.
The eulogy. "Our Departed Dead"
which was delivered by Senator John
II Clifton. was literary gem. His
beautiful tribute to the departed
members of the Order. came. II
seemed from the deepest resources
Of his heart. and found a lodging
place In the hearts of his hearers. 1t
was most beautiful.
Senator Geo. F.. Won Kohlnitz was
selected by reason as his prominence
th the Order and his ability as an
orator to deliver the memorial ad-
dress. The rapt attention Of the au-
dience as they hung upon his every
word. speaks most significantly of
the pleasure that his address gave.
1t was. indeed. an orstorlcai treat.
The program:
Funeral March,. :. :. :. Chopin
BRO. w. 8. schumacher's Orchestra.
Opening Ceremonies :. =. Ritual
s0lo-"Remembcr Now Thy crea-
tor. .... >. :. e. Cowles
Mr.. Gay.
Prayer. :. :. REV. j. p. Marion
Evening star-From Tannhauser.
Wagner.
Orchestra.
Eulogy-"Our Departed Dead''-Bro.
j. III. Clifton.
Solo-"Forever With the Lord
Gounod.
Miss l.. E Alexander.
Memorial Address-Bro. Geo. F.. vo1
Kohlnitz.
Violin Solo,. :. :. E. :. Selected
Prof. w. 8. Schumacher.
Duet. Selected
Miss Alexander. and Mr.. Gay.
Benediction. Rev. +. VI. Satterwhite
Sestette-(From 'Donizette's Opera,
Lucia Di-Lammermoor.")
Orchestra.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-08

bridge. A meeting Of citizens was
held in Wedgefield Monday, a COM
mittee appointed to look after the
interest Of that place. The property
owners Of Wedgefield stand ready to
donate $500 to $1,000 for the road,
If the money should be needed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-08

Short message from President
tart to Congress" Now, who has
the hardihood to say he's CARRYING
out my olicies"!-Louisville Cour-
ier-Journal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-08

ASK Your Druggist for Free Peruna Almanac for 1910
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-08
Bowels ard Stomach.

Miss Mary Jones, -9lS Reynolds Ave-,
Chicago, ILL.,, writes:
"I can recommend Peruna as a good
medicine for chronic catarrh of the
bowels and stomach. have been troub-
led severely with it for over three years.
"One year ago began to take Peruna,
the wonderful tonic for women, and 1
noticed wonderful improvement at
once. I took six bottles in succession and
I always have it on hand to take some
now and then when my cough is bad.
Ask Your Druggist for a Ere
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-08

The Sumter watchman was found
ID In 1850 and the True Southron in
1sss. The Waterman and Southron
now has the combined circulation and
influence OF both OF the old papers.
and Is manifestiy the best advertising
medium In Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-08

Mrs E. West 137 Main Menasha. writes.
"We have used our FAM! n
that it yyha
"AiAihs
taken
keeps robust strong with
ga Of
had pronounced ncurabe o''s
81 much pleased Peruna
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-08

wv ords cannot express my praise for
your tonic. 1 weighed only ninety
pounds before taking Peruna. now one
hundred nineteen pounds"
Catarrh of Internal Organs.
Mrs. b. III. Jackson, r. r D.s New.
man. Ca, writes: "I have had catarrh
OF the internal organs for more than a
year. tried other medicines without
any benefit.
VI was persuaded TO give Peruns .
trial, and the first bottle proved a god.
send, and after taking ten bottles I have
received permanent cure.~
e Peruna Almanac for 1910.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-31
HELIX HAPPENINGS.
MRS. KUPERS DIES AFTER
A VERY SHORT ILLNESS

Was Sick Less Than Week and not
Thought 10 be Serious at all-End
Came Pcacefully-A Resident of
the County for II Years-Leaves
Three Chlldren-NIr. and Mrs.
Bales Being Congratulated on the
Arrival of Twin Boys.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-31

the old to while away their time with
profit to themselves. The room is to
be equipped with the daily papers and
all Of the best magazines.
The people of the Christian church
have arranged to have their church
painted in the immediate future. The
contract was let to f. T. Kidder of
this city.
One of the heaviest rains seen in
this section for some several weeks
fell here yesterday All of the forces
of nature seem to be working to-
gether to Civ US a first class wheat
crop this fall.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-31
Among HOrsemen.

Allen Thomson today sold a fine
team of dapple gray mares to Frauz
Krause. the consideration being S400.
Mr.. Krause has lately located on a
homestead one and a half miles south
Of Echo.
Horseback riding is a popular and
healthful diversion with the ladies of
Echo. One Of the latest additions to
the stables here was when Attorney
]. Frank Shelton bought a splendid
bay of Kentucky breeding for his wife
from Clarence Adams.
Leaves for Michigan.
Samuel Wilson, who had the Co.
Iumbla creamery of this place, left
today for Adrian, Mich, to join his
wife, who preceded him there about
six weeks ago. Adrian is Mr.. Will
sons home and he expects to go in
the fruit business at that place. Mr..
and Mrs Wilson made many friends
during their sojourn here, who wish
them success.
H. G. Hurlburt, who recently sold
his farm on the meadows, have gone
to the Willamette valley, visiting
friends and relatives at several points
between Portland and Eugene.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-31

For 80 years Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has been the standard remedy for
female ills. No sick woman does justice to
herself who will not try this famous medicine.
Made exclusively from roots and herbs, and
has thousands of cures to its credit.
EsSESSSGS If the slightest trouble appears which
E5<USY you do not understand, write to Mrs.
Pinkham at Lynn, Mass, for her advice is
free and always helpful.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-31
The 1nria Glow of Doom

was seen in the red face, hands and
body of the little son of II. NJ. Ad-
ans, of Henrietta, Pa. His awful
plight from eczema had, for five years
defed all remedies and baffled the
best doctors who said the poisoned
blood had affected his lungs and
nothing could save him. But, "
writes his mother, seven bottles OF
Electric Bitters completely cured
him" For Eruptions, Eczema, Salt
Rheum, Sores and all Blood Disor-
ders and rheumatism Electric BitterS
is supreme. Only Soc Guaranteed
by Tallman & Co., Pendleton Drug
Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-31
(Speclal correspondence }

Helix, Ore, March 27.-Mrs. Ma
rie Kupers, aged 67 years, died at
her home three miles north of town
at o'clock last night after very
short illness beginning Monday NOR
ming, March 22d. Mrs. Kupers,
though suffering at times. was not
considered serious and was confined
to her room only part of the time
until, Friday afternoon when DIR.
Grisdwald was called and pronounc-
ed 1t inflammation of the larynx.
The end came very peacefully af-
ter a short family prayer by Mr.. and
Mrs. Kupers and the singing of sew
eral old familiar hymns by the fam
lily Deceased was born in Holstein,
Germany, Dec 81, 1S41. where she
was married to Mr.. Claus Kupers,
Feb. II, 1865 and where they re-
sided until II years ago when they
came to America to visit their son
Carl and concluded to stay. Their
family consisted of eight children, five
of whom are deceased. One boy is
now in the employ of the German
government, another is Mrs. August
Kupers who lives near Helix, and Carl
with whom Mr. and Mrs. Kupers have
made their home since coming TO this
country
Mrs. Kupers was a devout christ
ian and a member of the German
Lutheran church. Interment will
take place at the Lutheran church
near Myrick station Monday. March
20 at 10 a. m.
Mr. Carl Kupers who is wealthy
and time honored citizen of this To-
cality and assistant cashier in the He
lix bank, was married last July to
Miss Minnie Ruther whose father
was killed in September by accident
while working around his threshing
machine. Both families have the
sympathy of the entire community.
Mr.. William and Henry Harms,
cousins of Mr. Carl Kupers, accom-
panied by Mr.. Henry Hinkman, re-
Gently arrived from Holstein, Ger
many, and are visiting with Mr.. Ku-
pers.
Mr. l. y. Bales, the popular and |
cheerful miller of Helix, and wife are !
receiving the hearty congratulations
OF their many friends and well wish
ers of this vicinity upon the arrival
Of twin boys at their home Sunday,
March 2S. Mr. Bales attributes the
number to the increasing
condition of the country
and says he needs more help 10
handle s1.2S wheat than ne did when
wheat was 75c per bushel.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-31
ATHENA is TO HAVE A
PUBLIC READING ROOM
(snecial Correspondence.

Athena, Ore, March 3O.-A read
ing room is to be opened in this city
under the auspices of the Christian
church. The pastor of the church,
Mr.. Harris, is preparing the build
ing and premises for the reading room
and also is soliciting funds for it. 1t
Is his purpose to have a place for the
young people of the city as well as
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-31
Leaves for Michigan.

All the good qualities of Elys
Cream Balm, solid, are found in Lii
quid Cream Balm, which is intended
for use in atomizers. That it is a
wonderful remedy for nasal catarrh
is proved by an ever-increasing mass
of testimony. 1t does not dry out nor
rasp the tender air passages. 1t al
lays the Inflammation and goes
straight to the root of the disease
Obstinate old cases have yielded in
few weeks. All druggists, 75c, in
cluding spraying tubs, or mailed by
Ely Bros, 56 Warren street, New
York.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-31
ECHO NEWS NOTES
SHEARING HAS BEGUN
IN MANY SECTIONS
Several Large Shearing Plants Are
Getting Ready for Spring Clipping
Property Transfers on the Increase
Miss Peterson Accepts Position
as neutrality-suspicious. Riding
Becomes Popular.
(special Correspondence.) J

Echo. Ore, March S0.-Henry
Bowman of Heppner begins operat-
ing his shearing plant at once at the
farm of John Kilkenny near Butter
creek The plant consists of S5 ma
chimes, requiring as many men to op-
crate them. Sheepmen in the sur
rounding vicinity will bring their
flocks to be sheared in the order in
which they are booked.
Jake Watenburger, also of Hepp-
ner, began shearing at Antoine Vey's
place. known as the white House"
His plant consists of 80 machines.
Mr.. Watenburger will shear first
at the White House, then move camp
to Nolin and from thence TO Hepp-
ner. All this week the town has been
full of sheepmen, shearers and help
ers.
]. T. Hoskins is having his sheep
sheared on Butter creek by hand and
the wool is being hauled to the scour-
ing mill.
H. Jurgens, roadmaster of this di-
NlslOn OI lue -. ". N ~, spent Nlle
day here on business connected with
the road.
Mrs. Mary Pearson Of Heppner
bought part OF John shaw's property
in Echo. consisting of two houses and
two lots situated near the school
house Mrs. Pearson expects to make
her home here, occupying one house
and renting the other,
Accepts Position As Boollkeeper.
Miss Avis Peterson has accepted
position as bookkeeper with the Co.
lumbia Land company. Miss Peter
son was a popular member of the
tenth grade in our public school
Teachers and classmates alike were
sorry to see her leave school, but it
was a good position at a substantial
salary and all congratulate her on
securing employment worthy her abil-
ity
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-31

ST..
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-31
All Fools Ball.

The public is cordially invited to
attend an All Fools Ball, given by
Pendleton Camp No. Al, w. o. w, at
Eagle -Woodmen Hall, Wednesday
evening, March 81, 1909, Prizes OF
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-31
Money TO Loan.

C. C. Hendricks, agent for the YER
mont Loan & Trust company, will
place loans on Umatilla farm lands.
For particulars call at room over
Taylor Hardware company.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-31

So each will be awarded to the two
best sustained April Fool characters
gentleman and lady respectively. no
masked. Admission: Gentlemen
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
Public Joint Installation.

The large auditorium at Jonesboro is
expected to be packed to Its utmost
capacity Monday evening, the occasion
being a joint installation of officers of
all of the Jonesboro lodges. This will
be a very interesting event, and as the
public is cordially invited to be pres
ent, it is expected that large number
will take advantage of an opportunity
that has never before been accorded
them. The following programme has
been arranged for the OCCASION
For Odd Fellows-Speake J. f. Will
son; installing officer, George w.
Cough; noble grand, B. F. Ezell; vice
grand, I. Vines; secretary Lee Vines;
treasurer, E. ]. Ray.
For Reb ekahs-Speaker, w. D. Hous-
ton; noble grand, Mrs. ]. M. Smithson;
tary, Mrs. J. R. Houston; treasurer, Mrs.
J. II. Whiting.
For woodmen-Speaker, Ellis Hous-
ton; installing officer. J. N. Slogget;
council commander w. B. Dulaney;
advising lieutenant, Leo Costello
banker, e. A. Ward; clerk, C. H.
Brown; escort, w. NJ. Bennett; watch
man, s. V. Sullivan; sentry, Lawrence
Smith.
For Red Men Sp eaker, Harry Racer;
Installing officer (deupty great sachem),
Harry Racer; sachem, w. B. Dulaney;
senior sycamore, T. M. Wilson; junior
sycamore, d. Dennis; chief of records,
Arthur Jacobs; prophet, Rufus Hill
keeper of wampum, M. c. Keller.
After the installation of officers the
Rebekahs will serve refreshments.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
Bic EXTENSIONS At
BESSEMER PLANT
Soil Pipe Company viii Spend
100000
NEW CHURCH AT BRIGHTON
Four Jonesboro Lodges Will Have
Joint Installation of Officers To-
morrow Night-Personal
and General News.
NEW CHURCH AT BRlGHT TON
BY j. 3. HOUSTON.

Bessemer, January Especial. AS
a new year starter, the Bessemer Soil
Pipe company will add to it's plant i'm
provements amounting in the neigh
borhood of 100000. This is authentic
and work will commence Immediately.
Some of the head officials are in Bes-
semer now from st. Louis, and an arch
iteet is working today on the drawings
for this new work. There will be IA
new floors added ranging in size from
to 6-inch pipe. The plant has been
working only II floors. and this will
necessitate doubling the size of the
building. installing a new boiler. new
engine and blower, and a new cupolo
When completed $50 more men will be
added to the weekly pay roll of this
plant.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
e E NJ E F = e p x r 7 w e ~ Il

rice. He had enough money to buy the
necessary farm machinery and horses and
to pay the canal company for the water
the water that he used while raising MS
first crop. He made enough money off or
his first years crop to buy the land.
While rice growing Is the principal in
dustry of the Japanese in Texas, tho
Webster and Deepwater colonies raise va
rious other kind of products. These two
colonies are typical Japanese communi-
ties. They are a bit of transplanted
Japan. 1t Is planned by the leaders of
these colonies to establish a number or
Japanese industries in Texas. The manu-
facture of mats and tapestry, the utiliza-
ton of rice straw in other. ways and the
Introduction of various kinds of industries
which now are peculiar to Japan are to
be undertaken
The marked success of the Japanese in
Texas in rice growing has caused many
of the American planters who are engag-
ed In the industry to adopt their methods.
John n. Simpson is said to be the largest
rice grower in this state. He has a farm
of 10000 acres in Matagorda county. He
had 5000 acres of this farm in rice this
season, and the threshing of the crop has
just been finished. The total yield was
upward of 100000 bushels, which were sold
for more than $350.000. 1t took eighteen
threshers nearly four weeks to get the
enormous crop out of the straw
The introduction of rice growing in the
Gulf coast region of Texas has caused
enormous increase in land values in
the localities where the industry is being
carried on. Big ranches which were for
merly devoted exclusively to cattle graz
ing have been cut into farms and con-
verified into the cultivation of rice. Land
which a few years ago went begging at
50 to So an acre now is valued at $35 to
500 acre The rice-growng territory
extends from the Louisiana border on the
east to Victoria on the west, embracing
a strip along the Gulf coast about 200
miles long and fifty miles wide.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
Violet Music Club Entertained.

Miss Lillian Lewis charmingly enter
tanned the Violet Music club this aft
ernoon. The hostess, Miss Lillian
Lewis. acted as the juge in the music
contest, and the prize, a box of candy
was awarded to Miss Margaret Doug
lass. Miss Dorothy Moody was elected
president and Miss Mabel Lee secretary
for the ensuing term. The contest cards
were very pretty, and delicious refresh
ments were served.