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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-06-13
The Badge of Honesty

IS on every wrapper ct Doctor Pcrcc Golden Medical Dscov-
cry because iu list OF ingredients composing printed
IN pam ngSh More than forty Of experience
IT'S superior worth boodPufhcr and inygorang TOME for
the cure OF stomach disorders and a liver u.s. 10 builds up the
rundown system other which alcohol is used
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and Black Cheba extracted preserved by the use Of
chemically pure tuple-rc6ncd gyccrne
send TO Dr. K V. Pierce Buffalo y. y for free booklet
winch quotes extracts from wcrcoognlcd medical authorities
Such rs Drs Blholow, King Scuddcr Coc Fnrvood and
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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-06-13

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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-06-13

Store Close a, 5 p. NJ Daily Except Saturday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-10-18
acknowledgement.

Thursday afternoon at six o'clock
Miss Caroline Elizabeth Winn, the
daughter OF Mr.. ID. James Winn Of
this city, was married to Mr.. f. W.
Witherspoon Of Florence.
The wedding was quiet affair
and only a few friends and relatives
were present to witness the cere-
mony which was performed by the
brides pastor the Rev. j. p.
Marion. Immediately after the GER
emony was performed the young
couple left on the afternoon train
for Florence. where Mr.. Witherspoon
Is engaged in business and which
place will be their future home.
An interesting incident of the mar
riage was that 1t took place in the
same room I'm which brides grand
parents had been married sixty
three years ago. and among the per-
sons at the wedding was the brides
grandmother. The time OF the year and
Of the day also conceded with the
marriage of the brides grandparents.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-10-18
BANK OF SUMTER.
Capital Increased to $2OO,OOO-Stock
Largely Over-subscribed..

The meeting Of the stockholders
OF the Bank Of Sumter, called to
take action on the proposition to in
crease the capital Of the bank from
$4,000 to 100000. was held at
noon today The officers of the
bank reported to the meeting that
the application for the new stock
proposed to be issued, exceeded the
total amount OF the new stock by a
large amount, and that number of
those who made application would
not receive as much stock as they
asked for.
A formal resolution was adopted
authorizing the increase Of the capi-
tai to 100000 and the carrying into
effect the plans to consummate the
enlargement Of the bank.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-10-18

Sunday afternoon at six o'clock at
the residence OF the brides parents
on East Liberty street. Miss Jessie
Juanlta Bradford was married to
Adoiph T. Mum. Both of the young
people are Of this city.
The ceremony was performed In
the presence OF the immediate fam
lily of the bride, and some OF the
relstives and friends OF the bride and
groom. DIR. C.. c. Brown. Of the
First Baptist Church. officiated.
Immediately after the ceremony
the young couple left on the after
noon train for Georgetown. where
they will sta, for two weeks. when
they VIII return to Sumter. which
viii he their future home.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-10-18
TRIAL OF COTTON CASES UP.
SUIT AGAINST KNIGHT. YANCEY
& COMPANY ARGUED.
series of Actions Against Failed
ffrm Covers Nearly Half "a Mil
lion Dollars.

Montgomery, Ala, oct. 1G.-Af-
1airs OF Knight, Yancey * Company
the cotton firm Of Decatur. Ala.
whose failure startled the financial
world in the summer of 1910. took
the forefront when the United States
court Of appeals convened in Mont
gomery today.
The first case taken up for argu-
ment was one of a series of cases
now being litigated in the federal
court to ascertain who has title to
nearly 100000 worth of cotton
which was seized by order Of the
federal court. The proceedings un-
Ger argument is that Of Henry
ientz Co., of New York, VS.. Will
liam S. Lowell, trustee in bankruptcy.
in which it is alleged that the bank
rupt firm sold a forged bill of lading
FOR 200 bales Of cotton to the appel
liant and two weeks thereafter mark
ed the 200 bales similar to the SUD-
posed cotton in the forged bills. 1t
Is alleged that the shippers order bill
Of lading was taken out Cor the cot
ton actually shipped.
This transaction involved $4,000.
AS soon as this argument is COM
pleted the court will hear attorneys
In the proceedings brought by
knaugh. Nachod & Kuhne Of New
York vs. William S. Lowell, trustee
IN bankruptcy, to intervene in the
seizure by the trustee Of $500 bales
OF cotton which had been transferred
by Knight Yancey & Co. to Latham
& Co.. OF Havre, France.
1t is claimed that the bankrupt
firm secured s9S,OO5 from Knaugh.
Nachod & Kuhne on forged bills of
lading, this money being used in the
purchase Of part Of the cotton seized.
In the federal court at Mobile.
knaugh, Nachod & Kuhne were not
permitted to intervene.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-10-18
In The Recorders Court.

The following cases were tried in
the Recorders Court Monday:
Ed. Smith. public drunkenness
and cursing, continued.
Julian Scale, riding bicycle al
night without a light. s1.00.
Rebecca Bryan and Anna Boyd
lighting and cursing. $500.
Jas. Shaw. reckless and fast driv.
ing. $500.
John Muldrow. transporting H.
quors and resisting arrest, continued
Butler Ballard, public drunkenness
and cursine, $1,000.
Isaac Michau. fast driving. bond
OF $500 forfeited upon failure Of
defendant to appear for trial.
b. L. Montague. riding bicycle at
night without a light, $500.
A. A. Griffin. riding bicycle at
night, without a light. $500.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-10-18
SUMTER BOY HURT.
r. NJ. Noise Injured i'm Football
Game at Athens, Ga.

Athens, Ga, Oct. 15.-Sufferinp
from blow on the head received
III a football game between the
scrubs and reserves yesterday. F. M.
Noise OF South Carolina, student
at the University Of Georgia. is in a
local hospital in a serious condition.
NOISE was rendered unconscious by
the blow and had not regained con-
sclousness late today. Physicians
state they are unable to determine
the extent Of his injury.
upon inquiry in the city today it
was learned from relatives Of Mr..
franclse Noise, the student hurt
while playing football Saturday at
the University Of Georgia. that tha
account sent out by the Associated
Press despatch had exaggerated the
injuries received by Mr.. Noise. While
ne was injured, it was not seriously.
Today he was removed from Athens
to Atlanta, where his mother, Mrs.
Marion Noise, is now living.
The news Of the injuries to Mr..
Noise was quite a shock to his many
friends and relatives here. most Of
whom knew nothing Of his having
received the injuries until they saw
the account in the morning papers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-10-18
Mr.. t. $. Sumter. Jr., Dead.

News was received in the city Fri
day, shortly after noon. of the deaf
in Charleston Of Mr.. Thomas S. sum-
ter, Jr.. the son of Mr.. r. $. Sum
ter OF this city.
MIR. Sumter was the only son of
his parents and had made his home
In Charleston ever since he grew TO
manhood. He was born at State
burg. but was raised in Sumter and
was we'll known and had many
friends here. He was 32 years OF
age. He had been sick for several
months prior to his death which re-
suited from blood poison.
The funeral services were held
on Saturday. at the Church
OF the Holy Cross at Stateburg.
where the body was inferred.
The body came up from Charles
ton Saturday morning and was
taken from Wedgefeld to Statehurs
church.
MIR. Sumter had peen employed
with several firms In Charleston, and
at the beginning Of his recent illness
was employed by the Simons-
Mayrant Company with whom he
had position of trust and impor-
lance. He was unmarried. but Ieav-
es his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. s.
Sumter. OF this city. and three sis
ters, Mrs. III. l.. Tisdale. Mrs. ]. IL.
Haynsworth and Miss Beatrice Sum-
ter. and a number Of relatives and
friends
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-10-18
Marriage License Record.

There were number Of marriage
licenses issued Saturday and sun
day.
Mr.. Adolph T. Mum and Miss
Jessie Juanlta Bradford were issued
a license Sunday.
The following colored people secur.
ed licenses
Henry Mayes and Katie Foster
Msysville: Joseph Pack and Isabel
Ia washington. Sumter; Lawrence
Johnson. and Mary Brailsfori. surn-
merton; william Saxton and Bessie
Harris. Sumter: John Bompart and
Estelle Johnson. Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-10-18

Mrs. l.. Lacey McKinnon. OF
Brunswick. Ca. Is visiting friends
and relatives i'm the city.
Mrs. G. w. Hewitt. of Darlington
In visiting her mother. Mrs. ). A,
Brand.
Hon. A. X. Sanders. of Hagood
was In the city Friday night and
Saturday.
Mrs. M. jenkins Pope passed
through the city on Saturday on
her way TO her home at Edisto ISL
and. after visit to Stateburg.
Miss Bessie Harvln. of Manning
was in the city Friday night to attend
the play.
Mrs. Robert Achtrch and little
boys. OF Charleston. are on visit 10
Mrs. Achurch's brother. Mr.. ID. W.
Cuttino. on West Calhoun street.
Mrs. l.. Strauss has returned to
the city after an extended trip
North.
Mr.. ]. r. Brockington and the
Misses Brockington. Of Manning
were In the town Friday.
Mrs. J. j. Dargan and Miss Julie
Dargan of stateburg. were in the
city Saturday.
Messrs. Ben. f. Myers and w. A.
Aston. o.. Hagood. were In the city
Frday night to attend the play
Grs. Annie NJ. Lowry has returned
20 the city from the mountains where
she has been spending some time
Col. J. j. Dargan. OF statebrg. was
In the city for a while Monday
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-10-18

Alderman J. w McKeiver left
Saturday afternoon for Norfolk, Va.
and Elmira, y. Y, TO investigate into
the workings of automobile pumping
engines. He will upon his return
nav a report I'll fl. III >. III 49,;
nave report to make TO Council as
10 Which kind of motor apparatus it
is best for the city to purchase.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-10-18

Mr.. A. J. Moses. one OF the older
citizens OF Sumter. died Monday short
y after noon at the Sumter Hospital
while being operated on for throat
trouble from which he had suffered
much during the past two years.
Mr.. Moses was the son Of Mr.. A.
y. Moses Of this city. and was G3
years Of age. He had lived In Sum-
ter all Of his life. except for a short
while he spent In Tennessee and At
ihnta. During the War OF Secession.
hIr. Moses belonged to Company b,
ssh Battalion. 8. C. reserves. As ne
Was only boy OF fourteen years
when the War began he was TOO
young TO take part In II until during
the latter part. during the invasion
OF the State.
Mr.. Moses Is survived by his wife
and ave children. Graham Moses
and A. j. Moses. Jr.. and Mrs.
Armida Brunson. Mrs. Eugene For
shee. OF this city. and Mrs. M. J..
Moses. OF Colorado. He also leaves
feur brothers. Messrs. Perry Moses,
III. j. Hardy. w. l. Hardy and Julian
Hardy and one sister. Mrs. r. N.
Noise.
The funeral services were held
al the residence on Church street.
Tuesday. at eleven o'clock.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-10-18

While the cotton receipts last
week were heavy, they lacked about
500 bales Of coming up to what they
had been each Of the two previous
weeks. The receipts for the week
were 3.7s3 bales. about 1000 bales
OF which came In on Friday and
Saturday. the receipts for those two
days being 1.oS1 and SCI. respect
lively.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-10-18
Y. NJ. G. A. COLLECTIONS.
Meeting OF Committee Leaders Called
for Thursday Evening.

All committee leaders that have
been assisting in the Y. Nj. c.. A.
collections are requested to meet
with the Y. M. G. A. Board in
Council Chamber Thursday at 6:15
p. NJ
1t is expected that you vi. r.uor,
on every name You have on your MsJ.
as 1t is the intention Of The board 10
publish on Friday the names Of all
contributors who have paid in full.
BY order OF President Y. NJ, G.. A.
Board.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-10-18
leoistztiveiy Expressed

NO one can 20 wrong II he follows
the Ten Commandments" said the
sincere citizen. YES" replied Semi
tor Sorghum. the only trouble aboSt
the Ten Commandments arises from
tho amendments people try to tack
70 them"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-10-18

The laying Of brick on the last
piocK OF Main street, which is to be
paved, was commenced this morning
and 1t is probable that it will be
completed by the end Of this week.
The concrete base and sand cushion
has been laid all Of the way on the
block.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-10-18

County Supervisor Pitts has NOV
ed his chain gang across Black
River into the Salem section this
week. He will be at that section for
some time putting work needed on
the roads and bridges.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-10-18
\ Showing of Knit Goods.

Schwartz Bros. are showing "A
new line Of knit goods consisting Of
Ladies'. Misses and Children g
sweaters and Aviation Caps In
fant's SILK bootees. leggings. Ladies'
short skirts at attractive prices.
Fay Stockings at Schwartz's.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-10-18
The New Corset STYLES

Have You tried the new models?
w. b. Thompson & Memo. Let your
new suit be fitted on one Of them
$1.00 up to $500. Schwartz Bros
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-10-18

The cotton platform is still crowd
ed with cotton and more cotton is
coming In as fast as that on the
platform is being shipped out.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-10-18
New York Cotton Market.

Warehouse stock 53,439.
Certificated 52,955.
Spots $500 up.
Sales none.
Opened steady.
Closed steady.
Port receipts today 1850 VS..
S0.397 last year.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-10-18
Wool Underwear That's Good.

In the Merode and Menter Brands.
For every member Of the family at
Schwartz Bros.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-15

noon, when the annexation ordinance Will
come up for consideration. 1t is expected
that the ordinance will be passed by the
higher board, it having TUESDAY last
passed the common council.
As soon as the higher board passes the
measure the corporation attorney VIII at
once take the necessary steps for the az
QUESTION of the territory involved. which
takes In a part of Alexandria and Fair
fax counties.
George Mason Council, No. 1718, Royal
Arcanum, at its meeting last night elect
ed the following officers: George Schwab
regent: Frank Petty. past regent: C. NJ
Schwab. vice regent; Henry Astryke,
orator: T. H. Fegan, collector: NJ. j. NC
Farland, treasurer; p. c. Cliff. chaplain;
John J. Hanratty, warden: John A MI
gent, guide; c. II. Callahan. sentry; I. j.
W. Summers, Charles Tennesson and w.
F. Smoot, jr., trustees. T. II. Fegan was
elected representatives to the Grand Coun-
Gil. with w. F. Baker as alternate These
officers will be installed at the first b,isa-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-15
HAIR HEALTH
If You Have Scalp or Hair
Trouble Accept This Offer.

When promise your money back for the
mere asking il Rexall ''93 Hair Tonic does not
do as we claim it Will. you certainly have no
reason for even hesitating to try it, We do not
ask you to obligate yourself in any way.
We could not afford to so strongly indOrse
Rexall "93' Hair Tonic and continue to sell 1t
as we do IL 1t did not do all we claim. Should
our enthusiasm carry US away and ReXail '93
Hair Tonic not give entire satisfaction to the
users, they would lose faith in US and our
statements, and in consequence our business
prestige would suffer.
Therefore when you that Rexall
..93'' Hair Tonic will promptly eradicate dan
druY stimulate hair growth and prevent prema-
ture badness, you may rest assured we know
what we arc talking about.
We honestly believe that ReXall 49, Hair
| Tonic will do more than any other human agency
toward restoring hair growth and hair health.
II is not greasy and will not gum the scalp or
hair or cause permanent stain 1t is as plea Mt
TO use as pure cold water. 1t comes in two
sizes prices so cents and S100. Remember.
| you can obtain ii only at our stores-The Rexall
| Stores-O'D onnelrs Pharmacies, 904 st. NV,
Dol Pa. Sc, Wis. and II st. NV.
Wis., ave. and st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-15

That stolen typewriters find a ready
sale somewhere in this section OF the
country is evidenced by the fact that the
theft Of typewriters in both Alexandria
and Fairfax counties continues without
the apprehension of the thieves or the
recovery of the machines.
Approximately ten machines have been
stolen within the past month, all Of them,
with the exception of one. being stolen
in Alexandria and Fairfax counties.
But one was stolen in this city. The
authorities of both counties, together with
the local police, have redoubled their eff
forts to apprehend the thieves.
A kerosene lamp suspended from the
ceiling in the dining room of the home
of Frederick Ayers 1904 King street. fell
last night and exploded, causing a slight
fire. Neighbors rushed in and extin-
guished the flames. An alarm was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-15

Dr. Cecil French objects to the House
of Mercy being conducted so close to
his residence. at Goth street and Park
road, and has brought suit for Injunction
against the Association for Works OF
Mercy. by which the home is conducted
DR.. French. through attorneys Digs &
Rothschild claims the home authorities
never secured a license from the District,
which he claims is necessary. He also
says the proximity of the establishment
il Injurious to his property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-15
.LEXANDR|AAFFA|RS
Installation of New Pastor of
Presbyterian Church.
HUSBAND NOT A WORKER
Wife Says He Has Toiled But Two
Days During Past Three Weeks.
Court Gives Him Chance,

Special Correspondence of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, December 10, 1911.
The installation of Rev. DR.. John Lee
Allison as pastor of the Second Presby-
terrain Church will take place at 1880
o'clock tonight.
The following members Of the commits
sion to install Rev. Dr. Allison will be
present and conduct the service: Revs. A.
r. Bird and James H. Tyler of Washing
ton: William Chesin of Warrenton, Va,
with Elders Clark and Warden of Wash
ington and William Campbell Of the Sec
ond Church of this city.
Rev. DR.. Harris e. Kirk Of Baltimore
will preach the sermon.
The choir will be assisted by the Dunn
barton Avenue Nj. E. Church choir of
Washington, under the direction of Wash
William Glover, and will give the cantata
of the incarnation.
Rev DIR. Allison was for the past five
years pastor Of the Gunton-Temple Me-
mortal Church, Washington, and year
ago accepted charge in Tennessee on
account of his wife's health. He has
the past few weeks. and the congregation
extended him unanimous call to become
its permanent pastor.
Labor Days Are Few.
Judge, he worked but two days in the
past three weeks, and the remainder of
the time has been drunk was what Mrs.
Ale told Justice Cation in the Police Court
this morning about her husband. Walter
Ale, whom she charged with n-support.
The woman said that she had three little
children. one Of whom was in her arms
as she testified against her husband, who
stood in the dock with his head bowed.
What is the matter with your" asked
the court of Ale.
The court told Ale that II 1t would do
the wife any good 1t would send him to
Jail for year. Ale promised he would
do better If given a chance. He was
acquitted and told that If he did not do
better he would be sent up for six months
to work on the rock pile of the state
convict road force.
James Cokinis was arraigned to answer
a charge of assaulting Frank Belts jr.
The evidence was that Belts picked a
banana from the sidewalk. where fruit
was being taken into the fruit store of
the accused. The court thought that the
whole thing was a misunderstanding and
acquitted Cokinis.
Meeting Of Aldermen.
The board of alderman will hold q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-15
Summary of Appeal.

The bulletin sums up its appeal in these
words:
The best thing that can be done for the
old, wornout horse is, of course, to give
him a.. good home in the country-such a
home as it Is exceedingly hard to find
The next best thing is to keep him in his
old stall IN the city stable, where he be-
comes IA guest-no longer a boarder, but
practically pensioner, freely supported
in consideration of his past services. The
third best fate for the old horse is the
swift bullet, that saves him from slow
death by semi-starvation, cold. pain and
inconsistencies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-15
The Feast Of Chanukah.

The Jewish feast Of Chanukah, or the
feast of lights or dedication. will begin
this evening at shutdown. Special services
are to be held at the Eighth Street Tenn
pie by Rabbis Stern and Simon. The
feast was instituted In memory of the
publication Of the temple at Jerusalem
by Antiochus. tho Syrian king.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-15
Sues for Absolute Divorce.

Suit for absolute divorce, naming
correspondent has been filed by Blanche
McCord against Arthur w. McCord.
They were married July IS. 1893, and
have one child. seventeen years old. The
VIE asks the custody of the child. At
torneys Montague & M0riarty appear
for the wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-15

sounded. but the services OF the firemen
were not needed.
Potomac Lodge OF Odd Fellows will hold
a business meeting at its hall tonight, at
which the third degree will be conferred
on one candidate.
Both services at the Bethany Methodist
Protestant Church next Sunday will be
conducted by Rev. F. T. Tagg, editor of
the Methodist Protestant of Baltimore
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-15
Fear Forty Fishermen Are Lost.

EMDEN. Germany. December 15.-It is
feared that three. fishing luggers belong.
ing to this port and carrying crews total
Ing forty men foundered in the recent
storms in the North sea. The craft are
al len1 overdue