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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-20
A Rude Youth.

How do you account for this.
ma'am| And he held aloft lump Of
coal which he had just dug out from
the sirloin steak.
The landlady slightly flushed.
Il suppose the poor cows sometimes
stray along the railroad track" she
said. but you must admit the steak
ia tender"
de thurnped the coal with his knife.
EYES," he said harshly. locomotive
tender"
And the meal progressed In silence.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-20
Bad Luck.

Mother" said 6ve-year-old Jack.
"how much older than you is father"
"Just thirteen years." replied the un.
suspecting parent.
well. mother" seriously continued
the child. 'the next time you marry.
don't marry man thirteen years older
than you. Don't you know it is bad
luck k"-Delineator.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-20
BIRD FANCIER PAYS FINE.
Secretary James Henry Rice Obtains
Signal Victory for the Audubon
Society.

Charleston. Nov. 16.-Dr. NJ. r..
Cieckley OF Augusta. a we'll known
fancier In birds eggs. paid q fine
OF 800 today to Magistrate w. ID.
Hamilton OF Mount Pleasant and to
Secretary James Henry Rice. Jr.. OF
the Audubon society. for violating the
State law against removing non game
birds eggs from Birdbank Islanl.
Bulls Bay last June.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-20

w. II. Avant. the white man who
killed the wife OF Dr. c.. C. Bigham.
was taken To- the penitentiary Satur-
day morning to begin his term OF
three and half years. DR.. Bigham
who was convicted and sentenced to
serve the same term as Avant. is
still at large and his whereabout are
not known. although II Is reported
that ne IL In Greenville county.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-20
SIX KILLED BY CAVE.N.
Laborers on the SOuthbound Railroad
Buried by Landslide.

Winston-Salem, N. c., Nov. 14.-Six
workmen were killel and a number of
others barely escaped death when
TOUR thousand cubic feet of earth
caved in and entombed a construc-
ton force engaged in building a con-
crete viaduct at Salem Crtek, south of
this place, on the Southbaund Rail
road, at 10 o'clock this morning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-20
Specific Directions,

The message was transmit to the
cub telegrapher. AS writ -. It read I:
"Foundation under freight house
needs attention at once"
AS delivered to the general foreman
the dispatch contained q rather star
Ting bit Of information. 1t read:
Found lion under freight house.
Needs attention at once" TO which
be replied briefly:
Feed the lion ani notify the live
stock agent"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-20
Just Goes Out.

Mother, when the fire goes out,
where does it goT" asked a child of
her parent.
IL don't know, DEAR" replied the
mother. "You might just as we'll ask
me where your father goes when he
goes Outv'
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-20
Useless luxurv.

A sick peasant motions feebly to his
wife to approach his bedside and whis-
pers painfully. II think, my dear, /
could fancy little BROTH"
my dear, what do you want of
broth? Hasn't the doctor Just given
you upw
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-20

Donald Cherry, nine-year-old
white boy, accidentally killed William
Dantzler, negro boy In Orangeburg
county, Sunday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-20

New York. Nov. 1s.---Announced In
Boston. confirmed In New York and
commented on with interest every
where, another billion dollar merger
bcsme reality In the financial world
today with the practical absorption
Of the Western Union Telegraph COM
pany by the American Telephone. and
telegraph company The Western
Union. one Of the developments
OF the late Jay Gould. has been In
the Gould family for a generation
and It was by the sale Of Gould
stock today that the merger was ac-
oompiished.
While the report has been current
that the Mackay companies. controll-
Ing the Postal Telegraph company,
will ultimately be included In tho
plan Of reorganization. no confirma-
tion OF this could be obtained In New
York. Officers Of the Postal were
emphatic In their statement that the
company would remain on an inde-
pendent basis.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-20

frederick Warde will deliver his
famous lecture, "The Women of
Shakespeare" on the evening Of the
Gath of November.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-20

Boston. Mass. Nov. ia long
stride toward the complete control by
one corporation Of all wire communi-
cation In the United States was taken
today In the acquisition by the Amer
lean Telephone and Telegraph Com
pany OF the control OF the Western
Union Telegraph company.
In order to make the absorption
complete. the Incorporation OF a new
$1,000. 100000 company. It is expect
cd. will be secured to include the
tSs2.475.<o0 Of bonds and stocks Of
the American Telephone company.
known as the Bell Company. and the
outstanding s1s5.ooo.0oo of bonds
and stocks OF the Western Union.
The acquisition Of the necessary
sfock and voting rights of the West
ern Union by the Bell company has
been In progress for about six months.
The work has been conducted quietly
and only SUFFICIENT amount to in
suro control SAID to be 81 per cent,
was taken over.
The oficers Of the Bell company
regard the step a. one Of economy
solely. They point out that ever
ance the telephone has been a fac
tor in human life. II has had to COM
pete with the telegraph. Lines have
been PARALLEL and there has been
an Immense amount of duplication.
The oficers Of the telephone campany
believe that the merger will save the
Bell company 375.0oo.000 In new
construction while II will also enable
tn utilization of the same time Of
wires for both telesraphing and teie-
phoning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-20

good crop of wild oats will grow
where weeds wouldn't even sprout.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-20
BELL lBs0aBs v. U. !.


Tho Bell Telephone Company Has
Obtained Control Of the Western
Union Telegraph Company and
Monopoly Of Telephone and Tele-
graph business Is I'm Sight.
Putnam patriot., 1909-05-14
4c d Roll tp are Me Lo,cesf

Let put time against yours and show you Of the finest lines in New York among which the best American and Foreign na<s Come in and something which it would possible hnd city the size ot Putnam t would De awal paper education you.
Putnam patriot., 1909-05-14

Deacon and Mrs Edwin K- Cham heflin celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary May 10th. receiving tnear Ire ds froan2 until o'clock. More
Putnam patriot., 1909-05-14
THOMPSON.

Swift's Arsenate of Lead and Ray mold Pure Paris Green al Burt's Phar- macy.
 Mrs. Harriet tSlafiordl Wilbur, wife of Melien Wilbur. died at her home in Webster Sunday night after long iti- ness. She was born in North Oxford e0 years ago, and married Mir. Wilbur ln Thompson moving to Webster soon afterxard. For numoer of years her husband was employed by S. Slater X sons Co.,, having charge of their milk business. For the past seven years he has been in the employ of \. T. Hurl- but as coachman. Mrs. Wilbur is sur vived by her husband and one daugh- ter, Mrs. Howard Williams, of South bridge. The funeral was held at her late residence on Wednesday afternoon, the burial being in Oxford.
 MT. and Mrs. Albert H. Herrick wei comed young son, Marcus Forest, at their home in Dayton, Ohio, May !.
 Schuyler Babbitt and Mrs. Allen r. Rabbit attended the funeral of Mrs. William NJ. Babbitt at Glocester on Sunday.
 The Seven Ages Bazar to be given in the Town Hall this Friday evening promises to be successful affair.
 The meeting of Quinnitissett grange in the Town Hall next Tuesday even Ing will be public, opening at o'clock. An excellent program has been pre- pared. k. $. Backus will tell "What public improvements are most needed in this vicinity.n Miss Larned will give ssTraditions and history of our town," and Rev. Arnold Huizinga will speak on "New Movements in Educa- tion.u There will be vocal selections by a auartette from the choir of the Congregational church, Putnam, and solos by Miss NJ. Gladys Murfey, so- prano, and Miss Gladys R. Williams, contraIto. The Grange orchestra will also play.
Putnam patriot., 1909-05-14
WOODSTOCK

swift's Arsenate of Lead and Ray nod Pure Paris Green at Burt's Phar- macy.
 Arthur D. Chandler spent Sunday with his father.
 Clarence H. Child attended the pro- bate assembly meeting in Hartford Wednesday,, going from there to Greenwich, Conn.,, to visit his son.
 Alfred F. Child and family arrived last week at their summer home at Hillcrest in Elmvale. It is great satisfaction to the people of the town when the Woodstock young men re turn with their families for home NIT. Childs' business for the summer will be in Sewarren, N. J.
 An amusing farce entitled Aunt Robertinan was we'll presented by the young people of Senexet Grange to a good audience in Grange hall Monday evening.
 Mrs. E. R. Rollins and daughter have returned to their Woodstock home
 The people of Elmvale neighbor- hood were pleased to join the East Woodstock church in celebrating the fifteenth wedding anniversary of Dea. and Mrs. Edwin Chamberlin on Mon- day. This worthy couple have greatly endeared themselves to their neighb0rs by their kindly unselffishness through long and useful lives and their friends cannot but wish for them that the bright skies of their anniversary day may be token sunshine and good cheer for the through the sunset of their life.
 Saturday sale at Geo. E. shaw Jack knives, the usual price of which 65c to s5e. Saturday only 47c,
Putnam patriot., 1909-05-14
-. sOs 77-7777'7777-l--- NokrH WOODSTOCK
niversaf,

Eunice Hubbard has been spending a week al home.
 Berniee Lesvitt and Mantii Healey were hefne for over sunday.
 Mrs. Prescott Hammond is spending q week with her daughter, Mrs. S N. Brett.
 The Woodstock Grange drama, 'sBeltet than Gold was given in East- ford on "Wednesday evening.
 Mrs. l.. E. Trask ihas been sick for the past two weeks.
 Patrick Dwyer died at his home in the village on Monday night at : o'eleeS- His age was s6 years. lie bad teen fsiling in health for some weeks bal kept up tlil Saturday. He fell into stupcF from which he never aIeased. His sister Nas with him at the end and his four children came as soon as word reached them of bis death Funeral services were held in aainc- haug Catholic church. Burial in Gros- XenoFdale.
 Mrs. Frank Ghadee has gone Ia Nor wien to visit her sister, Mrs. Rogers.
 Mf. and Mrs. Henry ]. Potter have returned to their farm for the summer.
 Mr. and Mrs. Calvin kawson are in Norwich for the present.
 Mildred Brown had a May basket party Sisist her last Saturday evening.
 Mrs. David Aldrieh and daughter Mary spent Saturday in Worcester.
 Miss Mary E. Potter WAS the guest of Mrs Frank May of New Boston over Sunday.
 Charles Biackmar has sold the Al lard farm to a Polish family.
 Edward Austin who was arrested for fast driving and cruelty 10 ,annimals, appealed to the Superior court. He was held for Sloo bail which was fur nished by J. +. Chandler.
 MT. and Mrs. Olin Chaffee were guests of Mrs. Ainton Upham of Will sonviile on Sunday.
Putnam patriot., 1909-05-14
Banquet of Rho Delta.

A most interesting gathering was held al the Methodist church parlors on Wednesday evening, when the Rho Delta entertained the officers and teachers of the Sunday school at their first annual banquet. The parlo 8 were prettily decorated with the class colors, purple and gold. An excellent menu consisting of rolls, cold meats, salads, cake and coffee was served to about 40 people. A program of vocal and instrumental music, toasts etc concluded most pleasing evening $ entertainment.
Putnam patriot., 1909-05-14
Connecticut General Assembly.

The public utilities bill is plaguing
 the minds of Senators, most of whom
 admit that some sort of bill of that
 character should be passed. But there
 is powerful opposition in the State
 against the passage of any such bill.
 It was discussed on Tuesday, and then
 made the order of the day for Thurs
 day, when it is likely to be finally dis
 posed of.
 A resolution was offered by Senator
 SearIs and adopted, that the Senate
 and House meet in joint session on
 Thursday, May 27th, at II 80 a. m, to
 take action on the death of Governor Lilley.
 The following bill on Quadrennial Statements was passed:
 Section i. The assessors of every town shall, on or before the date required for the filing of their abstract with the town clerk, commencing with the year 1910, and every fourth year thereafter, make an inventory and valuation of all of the property exempt from taxation, but which would be subject to taxation ] in such towns except for such exemp- tion, and shall make and file an ab- stract of such property with the town clerk on the date now provided for fil- 1 ing such abstract; and the town clerk shall, on or beforothe inst day of July, 1910, and every fourth year thereafter, return to the tax scommisstoDers . cor rect copy of such abstract Of property exempt from taxation, stating separ rateiy the total value of such property belonging to educational, benevolent or ecclesiastical societies, municipalities and other corporations and persons, such statement to be made upon print | ed blanks to be prepared and furnished by the tax commissioner at least nine | " days before the date prescribed fos | the filing of said statement. The tax commissioner shall publish such re- turns. and send copy thereof to the town clerk of every town, and 10 each member of the General Assembly next | following the date of such publication. Sec. 2. Every such officer who shall i faii to make and return such statement al the time and in ihe form required shall forfeit to the State one hundred dollars.
Putnam patriot., 1909-05-14
WEST WOODSTOCK

Miss Josie Peindexter has just re- tulned from a syisit with friends ill Putnam.
 Wendell Witter has new horse
 Mrs Byron Bates visited friends in Worcester MT. Bates went ito Nof- eester Sunday and accompanied iMrs. Bates home. Great improvements are going on inside the Wendell Witler home, decorations of many rooms and other mprovements.
 Miss Kate Danielson from Danielson is visiting Mrs. Frank Corbin.
 Miss Helen Carpenter is again at the Brick house after her winter sOjourn in Worcester. \ cousin, Miss Carpenter, is to spend the summer with her,
 Quite number of farms in this parish have been purchased this spring and there are four in the Valley.
 Miss Maud Peckham spent Sunday with Miss Berneice Bates.
 Mrs. Armstrong visited Mrs. F. L. eofbin Friday.
 The spring styles are just appearing in this parish to the astonishment Of Inc natives.
Putnam patriot., 1909-05-14
WEST aLnuCEsTER.

After an illness of week with pneu- ,..a,ia Mrs. William NJ. Rabbit died as her home in this place, Thursday Nav 5. age e4. Funeral was held from inc home of her brother, Albert H. smith. Sunday at II o'clock. She is serviyed by her husband, daughter, Mrs Lorena Evans of New York, and sen. W. Mason Babbitt of this place. psv Jonathan Eidridge conducted the ssrvice Burial at the family cemetery. The bearersi was Ernest Flaw, W. t'Tawford Greene, Cyruss Place and lrvine C. Burrill. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends. There were many beautiful and choice floral gifts from Putnam, Thompson, Providence, and West Gloeester.
 CARD OF THANKS.
 We desire to express our sincere thans sslo kind friends and neighbors who So freely assisted us in our recent sad experience.
 WILLIAM NJ. BABBIrT,
 DR. AND MRS. L0RENA EVANS,
 W. MASON BARRETT.
 West Gloeester, May 10, 1909.
Putnam patriot., 1909-05-14
soNFkE1 LAsnts-
..-....--..-..-..s-xa-s.

har.i of deer is occasionally seen in this locality.
 caa E. Congdon and wife of At ..waugan visited his parents Sunday u. B. CIapp k nurse fer sick .arsn at the Win. cpaidff1g place. u,s White returned home from sbington last week
 u,s J. Whaples is now al home from Danielson-
 Mrs ualley visited her daughter i'll Noonsoeket recently.
 r Kempton was in Providence on b,,siness last week.
 vs much need a blacksmith in this saturday sale at Geo. E. Shaw's. ,.ct knives, the usual price, 65c 10 = only 47e. Every blade warranted suift.s Afsenate of Lead and Ray ,sld Pure Paris Green al Burt's Phar-
Putnam patriot., 1909-05-14
EAST WOODSTOCK.

Walter clemons is in the employ of Arthur Morse.
 John E. Child of Putnam was al Maplewood over Sunday.
 Miss Jenkins is making extensive repairs on her lately purchased pro perty.
 Mrs. Arthur Morse entertained on Tuesday Mrs. Nellie Riebe of Webster and Mrs. Roscoe Alton.
 Miss Florence Cobleigh is remodel ing the tailor shop of her grandfather, {, the late F. A. Rivers, into dressmak- ing parlors.
 John D. Sanger recently purchased of W. NJ. Gifiord, 8 lot on High street last of the home place.
 Mrs. Myron Crawford is spending q few weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Everett Spencer.
 MT. and Mrs. E. E. May entertained Mrs. Chas. NJ. May and Postmaster Geo. 0. Robbins on Sunday.
 Mn. Elizabeth White has returned from Holden.
 Mrs. Ella Skinner is the guest Of Ars- A. NJ. Gildersleeve.
 MT. and Mrs. Marvin Bates recently spent a week with their son. Byron Bates, and daughter, Mrs. F. 5. Per in, al West Woodstock.
 cThe monthly missionary meeting vas held Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. ehas- H. kiliam. Mrs Granville Fer " had the program in icharRe. Topic, The Nearer and Farther East v
 MT. and Mrs. H. l.. Foster have lssoed invitations for the marriage of iaelr daughter, Helen Alice, 10 Oliver H. Lowe, May z7, af one :o'ciock, Con- gfegationai church.
 GOLDEN WEDDING
 Beacon and Mrs. Edwin K- Cham terhn celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary May 10th. receiving tneaf Ire D ds frOm1 until , o'clock More
Putnam patriot., 1909-05-14
Wall Papers and Mouldings

Our showing of wall papers is the bes in Putnam Our prices from
Putnam patriot., 1909-05-14

CaRn OF THASks-Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Jhamberiin wish to express their thanks for the substantial tokens of friendship hieh they received m the occasion of their fiflieth Eaeslsye an- niversaTy- ENksR
Putnam patriot., 1909-05-14

Stops itching instantly Cures piles, eczema, salt rheum, tetler. itch, hives, herpes, seaoics-Doan's Ointment Al any drug store.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-10-06
H0ZeitOn Items.
! ,Ioel Pre,.naIl q Cherokse. Ma..here

Joel Pre,.nall Of Cherokee. Vas her,
one day last week. =zes-''9 E 81
Hazelton. was represented as.the Sl,ar
on fam on Saturday: S.
r 'aWheArsoNms Is about an done on
5Less we get seme7 mach needed ran
soon. t7J
VIII Maltbie and Henry Stalker, res
-idents IT Alfalfa county, both old timers
were N the city laA week. b,
]. A. Hodge. one Of the best agent.
the Santa. Fe ever had here, visited hi.
many mehds here last week! ~ %
AtaAa we have meat market where
you Can buy fresh meat witheut asking
questions. E. NJ. Bradley has bought
the butcher business here and is giving
good satisfaction.
F. A. Eastman was down fromWich-
tia last week to dispose Of his rent corn.
In order to keep peace in his family he
handed US couple Of dollars to keep
the Index force in good humor.
A. w. Moore pulled in his Alfalfa
huller Saturday and reported the work
finished. Alfalfa has not made as good
yield Of seed this year as last but al
the present yield it pays better than q
CON crop.
Our town is liable to lose anothe,
good citizen in L. P. Graves. 1t is re.
ported that he has been offered a gooc
position at Mcpherson and will move te
that place soon. We hope the repor
is not true.
! This is one Of the years that farmer.
| ought to burn the grass and weeds alons
their fences for there is any amount o
chinch bugs in the fields and the les
protection they have through winter tn,
fewer there will be in the spring. 4
chinch bug won't winter well if he ha
to sit on barb wire fence, but witt
plenty Of grass and trash he will COM
out fat in the spring.
From what we are able to learn tn
! Consolidated Alfalfa Milling Co. 9
Newton are having all solts Of houbI
since quitting operations here. The pro
motors are always running up again.
questions that must be answered befor
farmers will turn loose Of their cash. 4
line Of business that will not stand in
ve.deating had better be left alone. w
Investigated FIRST and still have our money
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-10-06
MingOn0 Items

Frank Perry and family were in the
Lodge Saturday. y -
Mrs. Jane Kimball and mother spent
Sunday at Jeff Mills's.
Miss Rosa Cant visited home folks
Saturday and Sunday.
Ralph Nurse, wife and baby visited
at Fred Nurses Sunday.
Jesse Shamberger and family visited
Sunday at Warren Simpsons.
MIR. and Mrs. Thacker spent Friday
with Gtandpa Pan and wife. - ~ - ..- ~
John Wells of Goats i: plasteriins
Harve Tedrow's house this week.
Quite number Of people 10 thi. COM
munity attended the Garten sale las,
week.
Linton and Marquand were doing
carpenter work at Lon Baldwin's last
Thursday and Friday.
Mrs. Moore came home from the
Lodge last Monday. She has been
staying with her mother, Mrs. Myers.
There was a party at H. L. Stick
lands Saturday night. A large crowd
was there and all report good time.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-10-06
High School Notes

Some Of the boys who took part in
the foot ball game are somewhat banged
up.
General exercises were omitted Fn-
day morning, the time being devoted to
study.
The high school got quarter holiday
Friday and the majority attended the
foot ball game.
1t looked natural to see Fred Smith
on the play ground kicking the foot ball
Wednesday morning. 1
Several Of the Pratt boys visited the
High School Friday, deliberately decor
ated with penan.s and colo.s.
The Senior class finding then work
rather heavy have doubled their psychol-
Ogy and method. and management, tax
ing one half Of the time and the other hall
Of the time. :.
Eva and Charley Wise enrolled in
the High School Monday morning bring
ing the number up to l02. They are
county graduates Of thi, county but have
been attending school at Ashland.
The foot ball game Friday was an m
terestins one. The score was IA to 5
IN our favor. The feature Of the game
was a field goal kick by Socks" Rank
in. The next game will be at Pratt on
Oct. 23th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-10-06

The Index desires to thank an un-
known friend who left half Of good
cake a, the Office door one night last
week. The donor neglected to wrap
the cake up and it was, exposed to the
elements and the creeping things Of
earth. twas Temptation to resist thai
cake but, in the fear that it was spiked
or 'doped by an unknown enemy, the
PLEASURE Of eating It was foreeone by US
but some small boys who espied II on the
editorial desk made away with it and we
have thus far heard Of no fatalities. We
now roget that we did not eat the cake
ourselves.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-10-06

Uncle Dick Lawry has added another
crown to his diadem as champion corn
raiser. He took first prize onwhite corn
at the Sharon fair last Friday, pinned the
blue ribbon on and came home with
colors flying. When they beat Unc,,e
Dick they viii have to get up early in
the morning,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-10-06

P. B. Cole, IT,. Of Sharon. bought a
nice bunch Of mule and horse colts here
one day last week. He exhibited them
at the. Sharon fair. and they made lime
showing. Ii was herd that could not
be exceIled in anv country.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-10-06

The city council met in regular session
Monday night. Mayor Skinner was alb
sent and only the regular business was
transacted. Bills were allowed to the
amount Of. .$585.63.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-10-06
A Good Show

BIondin's big show in the new comedy
drama, "The Cowboy. Indian and the,
Lady" The best Of Aall under canvas
shows Just what you want. Friday
October e8haa 81. e q