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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-06
REVENUE OFFICERS HERE.
After Those Who Are Selling Beerine
and Malt,

From The Daily Item, Aug. 8.
Revenue officers from Charleston
have been in Sumter looking after
the fellows who are selling "beerine"
and malt. A number of the small
shop keepers who have been doing a
business in the so-called imitation
beer were called upon and required
to fork up the price of the license.
The "beerine" in question is sup
posed to be "soft" drink, and has
been sold as such.
There is no evidence that a very
large business has been done. The
government, after analyzing it has de-
cided that to sell it one must have a
license, as it contains more alcohol
than is allowed to be sold without
one.
Another drink upon which a rev.
enue must be paid is malt toast"
made by the Germania Brewing Com
pany of Charleston, which is said to
be ''non-alcoholic." One firm was
ordered to send s51.01 to Maj Micah
Jenkins. He says that he will send
the money, and the brewing company
will have to foot the bill, as 1t was
sold to him as non-alcoholic.
The city authorities have had an
eye upon both these drinks, and the
action Of the government in requir-
ing a license may have the effect of
causing the city government to sup
press the sale altogether.
1t could not be learned before going
to press whether those recently con-
victed in the police and State courts
for tigering were waited upon as they
were just after the famous raids in
the spring. 1t is likely that the off,
GERS did see those convicted and made
them fork up for the offense.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-06
DEATH OF MRS. Il. e. COCHRAN.
Last Living Mother of Confederate
Veteran In This Section.

Mrs. L. e. Cochran, one Of Ander-
sons oldest and most highly respect
ed ladies, died at her home on River
street this morning at o'clock. She
was 80 years old, and had been in
declining health for some time.
Death was due to old age. Mrs. Coch-
ran being called to her reward for a
long life well spent. The funeral will
be held at the home tomorrow morn
ing at 8 o'clock. and interment will
take place in Silver Brook cemetery.
Mrs. Cochran was the wife of the
late James Cochran who died be-
for the war. and who at one time
was a merchant at Anderson. Sic
was the mother Of Mr.. ]. r. Coch-
ran. Sr., Mrs. J. F. Rodgers and Mr..
Mac Cochran of Charleston, and
grandmother Of Mesrs. e. F. and
John r. Cochran.
Mrs. Cochran, was at the time Of
her death. probably the only living
'N~sA~A " oh dSefNC SohicuoEdtc Vtt-
eran In this section, possibly the
whole Of the State. She was an excel
lent Christian woman. and was in
hear,y sympathy with the cause Of
the Confederacy. It was said of her
that no woman of the Confederacy
was more loyal or more willing to aid
a soldier. and one never passed her
home, but what he stopped to get a
bite. AS many as 60 have been her
guests at once.
Mrs. Cochran was a member Of the
Presbyterian church. and her life had
been a long and useful one. She was
active before her illness In all relig-
ious matters. and ever ready and will
ling to lend a helpful hand to all who
needed It.
The community has lost a good wo-
man In her death.-Anderson Daily
Mail.
Mrs. Cochran was the grand-moth-
er Of Mrs. Joseph M. Chandler of
this city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-06
MARRIED.

A very romantic wedding occurred
Wednesday afternoon, when Miss
Lucille Brunson. Of Summerton, became
the bride of Mr.. While Simpson. of
this city, the young couple having
known each other only about six
weeks.
The marriage took place at Mayes-
vile. whittier the young couple had
gone to surprise their friends, Rev.
Knox, of Mayesville. performing the
ceremony.
Mrs. Simpson Is the daughter Of
Mr.. Sinkler Brunson, Of Summerton,
and was a charming young member
OF Summerton society circles.
Mr.. Simpson holds a responsible
position with the McKeiver Sash and
Blind factory.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-06

The payments on the Y. M. G. A.
ly as hoped for. Twenty per cent. of
the $4,000 subscribed is now due and
payable and Of this amount only a lit
tie more than $4,000 have been paid
in. The Board Of Directors will need
$500 on August 18th to pay for the
lot and all who subscribed should
make an effort to turn in the first
payment prior to that date.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-06
An At Home.

Master Clinton McGrew entertained
some OF his friends at his home, No.
z Myrtle street, Monday afternoon,
from to z O'Clock. A number OF
games were played after which fruit,
Ice cream and sOrbettos were served.
Those present were: Thomas VIII
Hams. John II. and Charles Hayns-
worth Jenkins knight. Charles Cut
tino, Lewis Ledingham, Edward Hin
son and Charlie McGrew. All. on
leaving. expressed themselves as hav-
ing spent a pleasant and enjoyable
afternoon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-06
NOT AFTER BEERINE.
Exempt From Revenue As 1t Contain,
No Alcohol,

No Alcohol.
From The Daily Item, August 4. ~'
In regard to the article published
In yesterdays paper stating that a
number of local dealers had been re-
quired to pay a revenue license for
selling two soft" drinks, known as
Malt Toast and "Beerine" respectively.
as these drinks contained alcohol, we
have been informed by dealers who
handle these drinks, that despite our
information to that effect on yester-
day, no revenue was collected ON
"Beerine."
This drink is manufactured by the
Fairfax Bottling Works, at Fairfax,
being entirely free from alcohol. and
complying with the pure food laws
of the United States.
Revenue was collected, however, on
the Malt Toast, which, notwith-
standing its "non-alcoholic" label,
does contain alcohol and is subject
to the internal revenue tax.
Some Of the dealers in Malt Toast"
are quite indignant that they have
been compelled to pay s50.O1 revenue,
after having been sold this drink with
the understanding that it was entirely
free Of alcohol, and one dealer says
that The Germania Brewing Co., Of
Charleston, who put up this drink,
will have to foot his bill.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-06
Y. Nj. G. A.

Election of General Secretary An
nOunced.
At recent meeting of the Board
of Directors of the Y. M. G. A., Mr..
II. l.. Birchard Of North Carolina was
elected general secretary for the AS
sociation Of this city. Mr.. Birchard
comes very highly recommended and
great things are expected Of him. Be
fore electing him the Board Of Di-
rectors had Mr.. Birchard come to
Sumter for conference. He will
reach Sutemr with his family about
the 10th Of August.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-06
The Recorders Court.

Beatrice Dwyer, charged with as
missed at the request of the prose-
cutor, by paying the cost, 50.
Alex Peterson, up for cruelty to
animals, w. a mule belonging to Mr..
w. 3. Costin, had his case dismissed
for lack of evidence.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-06

The crops in Jordan neighborhood
have improved wonderfully within
the past ten days. There is some fine
corn and a great deal of the cotton
is in excellent condtion-7it has a
good color, is growing rapidly, al
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-06

wi ave 20 -sde returned 10 MS nome
at Eroed'n. s c.. for his summer
VI,
.ces Blackwell, who has
bee rolatives In Columbia,
has --.iuoJ home.
Mrs. W. A. Brown. Misses Rosa
Leo. Anna, and Violet Brown. Miss
Pauline Has ynsworth. and w. A.
Brown, Jr, vent TO Atlanticville this
week where they will spend sev-
eral weeks.
Mes or. =. M. Spence, who has
bocn visiting her sister, Mrs. 8. d.
Nettles on 5 Sumter street. left for
AsheviHe tuesday.
Maj. j. H. Coker. Of Hartsville, was
in the city tuesday.
Miss Jessie La Motto left for
saiuda, y. -. Tuesday.
Miss Mabel Condor, OF Charleston,
Is visiting Capt. and Mrs. Frank Kirk
land on Oakland ave.
Mr.. Joseph r. Poston the popular
night clerk OF the hotel Sumter
ts enicyins well merited vacation
az Statesviue. N. C.
Rev. c. c. Brown. ID. D., left on
Tuesday for Beaufort. where he will
pass his veoation.
Miss Sue DesChamps, OF wisacky.
who has been visiting Mrs. e. s. Des-
Champs ON Church street, returned
e. her home Wednesday.
Nr. Kar, Scott spent Tuesday at
wadgeaeld.
NJ. Julian Wilder is spending few
DAYS with Is family on sullivan's
Island.
Mrs. Maitland Chase has returned
q Tho city after visiting friends at
Camden.
, M. II. r. Epperson. of Pinewood,
wa In the lty Wednesday.
Tho follow .ng left wednesday to
spond several weeks at waynesyills
,. c.; Irs. .. e. stubbs, Mrs. c. l..
stubbs. Master Mack stubbs, and Miss
Emma Mood.
NJ. w. Burns left Tuesday for
spartauburg md Asheville.
Mrs ~. l.. Burns has gone to Ashe-
we 10 spend several weeks.
Miss Murtiu, OF Marion. is visiting
Mrs W. NJ. Wolf on South Sumter
street
Mr. n. y. Jenkins and son, Norman,
let Tuesday night for Lexington,
Ky
NJ Flaum who has been quite IN
Is now regl. ning his health and
strength which will be gratifying to
tn many friends ne has made since
his arrival in sumter.
Mr.. L. T trarvin. manager of the
Mannlng i.o factory and hosiery
mil pas-.. through Sumter en- route
fol AsActi',e Y. c., where he will re-
cuporst. ottei an arduous seasons
work
pr aad MrJ. Wilson. and Miss
Mr. Wilson left Wednesday for
csnada and ,,her points north.
w. Clitino and Miss Innis
cutu., .Ivs one to Horse Shoe, N.
c.
AIRS. H ring Lee Is spending
sonno twt at the Isle of Palms.
Re, ST. iler has gone to Balti-
moro.
hr Cd. d. Yates. left Thursday
for Wr<rts.Ile Beach. N. C.
AZ NJ j 81 ,haux left for wrigths-
vil'o H-acr rHursday.
M'rs Mamie Edmunds has gone to
Hartsvl,a d, ,islt friends.
Mrs W Cutler. accompanied by
M ~ E hristianson. left this
wcck for 't ghtsville Beach.
|, N.~ Ir|,c Smith Is visiting friends
at rsttvius.
Nra Pawn. chewning has returned
&c thc ..i after visiting relatives
a. 'uwucIi,I.
SIR l,,'r NJ Warren has returned
e. tho .', 'rom Hendersonville.
Mg Rhodes, OF Greeleyville.
brother ,Irs. f. G. Reels, Of this
CO. sr no short while in town
Nr'r..'' IN route to Tate Springs.
tL.a Annie Gallagher has return
e 81" N y after short visit to
r .,i. .. G.. 'eeleyville.
5 tU. Maye has returned 10
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-06

The cement side walks are being
laid around the new postofice.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-06

He who exercises wisdom exercises
the knowledge which is about God
Epictitus.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-06

A. that gives glory; that
W '.| n man evorywhere.-
ID, f......
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-06
Y. NJ. c. A. Fund, August 4.

Sumter Savings Bank. $500
Farmers Bank & T. Co. SEQ
First National Bank, $500
Bank of Sumter, $500
Total, s16eeo
Previously reported, 2,ssS.eo
Total, $3,167o0
From a bankers view this Is the
last day of grace, on your obligation,
but quite a number have forgotten to
pay. All the banks will continue to
receive payments.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-06

WANTED-About SO goats. Any
number taken. Write stating price,
or Phone 175. A. c. DuRant.
7-2G-2t w. & S.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-06

SEED RNE-Just received shipment
Rye seed for fall planting in cot
ton and for winter grazing. Booth
Hardy Live Stock Co., Sumter, s.
{. S-6-4t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-06

wit has a great character.-Emer-
son.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-06

Six to eight cents. and there
they invest. that pays them
full line in all weights in
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-22
Tent Meeting Moved Tuesday.
Communicated


The tent under which the evangelis-
tic meeting, being conducted under
the auspices of the Christian Church
has been moved from Darlington st.
to the vacant lot on the corner of Car
oline and Jones streets in order that
1t may be more centrally located. The
audiences and interest are growing
nightly. and the tent will likely be
filled to over-flowing by next Lords
Day. Mr.. Gilmore, the evangelist is
speaker of national reputation. hav-
ing conducted meetings in different
parts of the United States. He was
engaged by the AHti-Saloon league to
lead the campaign against the DESTROY
er OF the home, state and the nation.
The subjects for each evening will
be announced every day on the hill
board down town.
The special subjects for next Lords
Day at II a. m. Will be "a Priceless
Memento" and at 8:15 p. M. THE
Home of the Soul" The song service
will begin at Sis each evening.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-22
OUR SPECIAL NOTICES.

NOtice-All persons are hereby
warned not to hire ar harbor Betsy
and Mayme Ellison or any others liv-
ing on the premises of NJ. B. Poole, as
all are under contract for this year
j. a. Davis. Laurens, r.. f. ID. No. 2,
June 2 1910. 45-3t
For Rcnt-Desirable eight room
dwelling with garden and orchard, on
Hampton street. convenient to church
and school. Apply to r. Fl. Nelson
ij-2t
For Sale-Sweet potato plants
Plenty of them. Big Stem Jersey and
Early Golden; price $500 per thous-
and; 10000 at $l.65 per thousand
Piedmont Plant Co., Greenville, S. c..
l5-2t
Wanted boy anxious to earn
money outside of school hours can Sc
cure position with us. To our best
boys we are going to give savings
banks and cash prizes. The work
is easy and does not interfere with
school duties. A. NJ. Copeland, Box
1874, Laurens, S. G..
The Byrd,illc Dairy and Stock farm
has purchased fine Tennessee Black
Jack. He is ready for service at the
farm; fee $3.50, insured. Phone No.
10. w. ID. Byrd & Son, Prop, Laurens.
S. c. r.. f. ID. 3. If
Notice Mineral Water, Davis Spring.
Everybody is invited to visit the Davis
Springs, three quarters of mile from
eastern side of city limits, popular
summer resort. Price of water at
spring, . cents per gallon, delivered
inside corporate limits, ten cents per
gallon. persons desiring water deiv-
cred inside corporate limits call up
Brown Franklin. Phone No. 176. For
drinking at Spring, free. Il. f.. Davis.
4i4t
For Sale-Both Cabbage and Colard
plants of the very best varieties may
be had between July 1st and August
by applying to II. G.. Irby, Phone 262.
( 4G-lt.
/ Lost or StOlen-Tan colored auto
mobile overcoat lost or stolen some
time in May. Will pay suitable re-
I ward for return OF same j. j. Dendy
Laurens. 47-2t
/ LOst-Between Harris Springs and
Laurens Sunday, June 10th. one coat
with fountain pen in pocket. Finder
will be rewarded by leaving same at
Parks Auto Service or Advertiser office
Par-a-slt-clde cures itch in 80 min
utes. Price so cents, sold by Young IS
Pharml ICY, Clinton; The Miller Co.
Cross Hill; Laurens Drug Co.. Lau-
rens. Act
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-22
Citation for Letters OF Administration.
The State of South Carolina,
County of Laurens.

BY o. c. Thompson, Probate Judge:
Whereas, Fannie Irwin made suit to
me to grant her Letters of Administra-
ton of the estate and effects of James
Irwin.
These are, therefore, to cite and adj
monish all and singular the kindred
and creditors of the said James Irwin
deceased, that they be and appear be-
fore me. in the court of probate, to
be held at Laurens, G. H.. S. C. on the
lst day of July 1910 next. after publ
cation hereof at Il o'clock in the fore
noon to show cause if any they have
why the said Administration should
not be granted
Given under my hand this 18th day
OF June Ammo Domini 1910
o. G.. THOMPSON.
f'-zt Probate Judge.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-22
Free Concert at wilkes Stare.

Beginning today, Mr. Mcneil who
mas on exhibition at S. NJ. e II. IT,.
Wilkes & Co. magnificent display
OF Schulz pianos, one of the largest
ever seen in Laurens. perhaps. will
conduct entertaining concerts every af-
ternoon from 1890 to $50 MIR. Mcneil
is himself noted violnist. and assist
ed by local talent, vocal and instru-
mental, he proposes TO give his callers
real treat and royal reception. The
page advertisement of Wilkes appear
ing today comprehensively describes
the features of the display.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-22
NOTICE OF ELECTION.
State OF South Carolina,
County OF Laurens.

Whereas, petitions signed by more
than one third OF the qualified electors
and freeholders residing in Youngs
School District No. 3, in Laurens
county. South Carolina, asking for an
election on the question of levying Il
three CD mill tax upon property in
said school district to be used for
school purposes have been filed with
the county board OF education, an
eecting is hereby ordered upon said
question, said election to be held on
the 25th day of June, 1910 at GrayS
school house. under the management
of the trustees of said school district.
Only such electors as return real or
personal property for taxation and
who exhibit their tax receipt and reg
istration certificate as required in
general elections shall be allowed to
vote.
Those favoring the Tax shall vote
ballot containing the word Yes" writ
ten or printed thereon: those against
the Tax shall vote BALLOT containing
the word No. written or printed there
on.
Polls shall open at the hour of z
o'clock in the forenoon and remain
open until the hour of o'clock in the
afternoon when they shall be closed I
and the ballots counted.
The trustees shall report the result
Of said election to the county auditor
within ten days thereafter.
GEO. l.. PITTS.
46-2t County Supt. of Education.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-22
Clemson Agricultural College Exami-
unfinns

The examination for the award OF
scholarships in Clemson Agricultural
college will be held in the County
court house on Friday, July Sth at 8
a. m. Applicants must fill out proper
forms. to be secured from the county
superintendent of education, before
they will be allowed to stand the eX-
aminations. For detailed information,
apply to the superintendent OF educa-
ton, or to the president of Clemson
college.
Applicants for admission to the col
lege. but not seeking for the scholar
ships will also stand entrance eXami-
nations at the court house July Sth.
The scholarships are worth $l00 and
free tuition.
The next session of the college opens
Sept. 14th, 1910
Cost and Courses OF Study.
GD Agriculture.
(2) Agriculture and Chemistry.
CD Agriculture and Animal Indus
try.
GD Chemistry and Geology.
CD Civil Engineering.
t6) Mechanical and Electrical En-
Sineering.
CD Textile Industry
Cost per session, including board,
Laundry. heat. light uniform and all
fees, $11S.70. Books and all other mis-
cellaneous supplies. about $4,000 For
students who pay tuition, $4,000 addi-
tonal.
For catalogue and information, ap-
ply to
w. NJ. RIGGS, Acting President.
43-7t
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-22
THE TROLLEY LINE SCHEME.

The fact must be recognized bv the
citizens OF LaurcnS and surrounding
towns directly interested in the plans
formulating and apparently rapidly
erystalizing in the movement TO So
cure the trolley extension, that opp0r-
tunity is again knocking at our door
Laurons has some strong and intluen-
tlal friends, but they will need the
support of every business man i'm this
section in order to carry the issue
through, if it be possible to accom-
plish ii at all now.
Things look very encouraging i'm
view of recent Developments. and
those IN position to know express
themselves as being very sanguine
over the situation. If the line can be
brought through to Clinton. 1T is pos
sible that Newbcrry and Columbia
viii become Interested in The effort
TO carry the system to those towns
In this connection the following ed
ltorial article is reproduced from
the Columbia State.
The business men of Laurens and
clinton are actively at work to induce
the building from Greenville of an
lnterurban trolley line, one of the cot
ton mill companies at Laurens. opera
ting 1920 spindles. having offered to
subscribe on a basis of 25 cents n
spindle, which would make its sub
scription something more than SlO.-
600 TO the proposed line
information comes to The State
that these towns are eager to have
Columbia cooperate with them. with
the object of obtaining an electric
road from Greenvile with Columbia
al its Southern terminus They saw
mat sooner or later such a line must
be opened and that it is to Columbia's
interest to work actively for it now.
When arrangements for electric rail
road construction in the Piedmont re-
Slons seems to be taking shape
columbia, of course. should not and
VIII not neglect any opportunity to
promote the proposed enterprise: troll.
ley connection with the Up country
would be Of immense commer,ial
benefit and this city could not afford
10 be idle If the slightest chance of
obtaining it should appear
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-22
RIGHTS OF RURAL POLICE.

The Advertiser is in receipt Of a com
munication from one of the rural po-
Lice officers of the county in which
objection is raised to the manner a
certain case was recently conducted in
the magistrates court at Moumtyiiie
by the attorney for the defense.
Without going into the details of the
matter, as somewhat elaborated by
our correspondent. it appears that the
rural policeman was prosecuting a
negro whom he had arrested at a
church gathering, charged with some
misdemeanor and resisting arrest.
AT the hearing before the magistrate,
our correspondent complains that de-
fendants counsel questioned the right
of said officer in going to the church
authority as peace officer, saying his
autority as peace officer saying his
uniform didn't prove that he was an
officer"
The Act provided for rural police
officers for Laurens county was pass
ed at the last session OF the general
assembly, and in accordance with its
provisions two men were appointed for
this county The officers, we believe
have been doing their full duty and
acting at all times within the province
of their high commission. They are
discreet, experienced officers. and we
do not wonder that they feel discour-
aged when an effort is made to belittle
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-22
Notice OF Election.

Notice is hereby given. that an cleo
ton for school trustees will be held
at Ora, S. c. in special school district
NO. II. in the store of w. T. Blake
iy d Co., Thursday. June 3Oth, 1910
Polls open at 10 o'clock a. M, and
close at ! o'clock p. m. Five trustees
will be elected.
S. III. Fleming.
f'-%I Chairman.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-22
MILD LIQUID CURES ECZEMA.
skin Sufferers! Drop Greasy SaIyes
and Nasty Medicines.

That mild. soothing liquid. ID. ID. o.
prescription. stops the awful itch with
the frst drops. prescription of ac-
knowledged value.
Get trial bottle at 25c. 1t will take
away the itch right away and you
Will sleep soundly. We assure you
personally of the merits Of this rem
edy for we know. The Laurens Drug
Co.