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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-05-01

The First National Bank of sumter.
ut sumter. in the state OF South
Carolina, at The Close of business.
April 18th, 1912.
RESOURCES:

RESOURCES:
Loans and discounts. .s4S9.951.o7
Overdrafts. secured and un-
secured. ... 5.S53.66
L. :. Bonds To secure circu-
lation.. 80. -. =. E. 100000
To secure Postal savings. 5000. 90
premium on bonds. E. =. 10000
Bonds, Securities. etc. 5000. 90
other Real Estate owned. S42.61
Due from National banks
(not reserve agents) 2O.15S.1O
Due from State and private
banks and bankers, Trust
compan es. and Savings
pahhS.' 1891
Due from approved Re-
serve AGENTS. ... :. :. 19.S0O.32
Checks AMI other cash items 5.2S3.64
Notes of other National
banks. =. =. 100000
Fractional paper currency,
nickels and cents. :. :. 941.64
Lawful money reserve in
bank. viz:
'pcNic'' .lO,0l0.oo
Legal tender notes 100000 19,573.55
Redemption fund with u. S.
Treasurer 6 per cent of
circulation). ... $4,000
Total. :. :. .... .sS12.Os7.So
LIABILITIES:
Capital stock paid in. . 800, 900. 90
Surplus fund. :. E. E. :. 100000
Undivided profits less ex-
penses and taxes paid. :. 55.95S.72
National bank notes out
sanding. =. :. :. :. :. 25,OOO.OO
Due to other National
banks. E. ...... :. =. S,S5S22
Due to State and private
banks and bankers. 357.64
Individual deposits subject
to check. =. :. E. :. .322 927.66
Demand certificates Of de-
posit.. :. 80. :. -. 3.39304
Certified checks. -. E. :. 14443
Cashiers checks Outstanding. 116.2O
Postal Savings Deposits S46.G9
Notes and bills redscounted $4,000. 90
Total. :. .... .s612.097.60
/, j. L. McCallum, Cashier Of the
above named bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to
the best Of my knowledge and belief.
J. L. McCALLUM,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 27th day Of April. 1912.
Geo. L. Kicker.
Notary Public.
Correct attest:
r. =. LEE,
II. d. BARNETT,
GEO. d. SHORE,
Directors.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-05-01
Ward :.

This meeting was we'll attended.
MIR. {. NJ. Hurst was Reelected presi-
dcnt, Mr.. Herbert \. Moses was elect
ed secretary. and Mr.. Winfield :. Din
kins was elected a member Of thr
county executive committee. Mr.. j.
y. Hlanding, Mr.. +. :. Rathold and
TN" president and The secretary were
made membership committees.
When il came to clccting delegates
t" the county convention the club WAS
in rather difficult position as tho
former secretary. Mr. :. L. parrolt
no longer lives here. and had the roll
with him Eight delegates uer,
elected. and resolution passed that
the president be empowered t. ap.
point additional delegates if il vrra
found that the club was entitled T.,
them. The delegates and alternatos
elected were: G. NJ. Hurst. II. /
Wright. II. \. Moses. T. T.. Richard
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-05-01
s240.94S.7S

Iotal'. =. ..$240.94S.7S
LIABILITIES:
Capital stock paid in. =. $50. 900. 90
Surplus fund. E. =. =. 100000
Undivided profits. less cur
rent expenses and taxes
paid. E. .. E. -. E. 6.s3s.s7
Due to banks and bank
ers. .... .... .. e. 96.71
Individual deposits subject
to check. ..... =. ..114.9S5.4O
Savings deposits. .. 25,4S7.31
Time certificates OF deposit. 2.sOO.OO
Cashiers checks. .. :. 24O.49
Bills payable. including GER
tlhcates for money bor-
rowed. ...... =. .. 5000. 90
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-05-01

son. w. S. Dinkins, ]. p. Booth, j. D..
Blanding, f. w. Hurst: alternates. 6.
K. Smoak, Julian Rafield, Richard
Parker, j. d. Graham, r. II. Keels,
and II. G.. Hill.
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-07

Frank A Read, president of the Ho- tel Assoeia tion of New York, has sent a letter to all the members of that or ganizaton telling them that it fayors spending q DOC, 060 to block the plans of the international Hotel Workers Association 10 force the hotels and res taaranfs here to recognize the union and adopt the closed shop system.
 More thez 3.8o0 negro walters from points south were said to be i'll town ready to % to work if needed Upon them the hotel managements are re- lying to smash the strike.
 II was estimated that fifty hotels and restaurants have been affected by the strike While he number of strik- ing hotel employees. including walters. buses, cooks and pantrymen. is guess work. the strike leaders themselves not being able to give q figure there are in the neiehborhood of S,5o0 out. the strikers insisting that there are at least 5.000.
 Washington.-A strike among hotel employees here in sympathy with the New York walkout was forecasted at a largely attended mass meeting, at which Grant Hamilton, national organ izer of the American Federation Of Labor addressed the hotel workers and urged them to organize
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-07
Strike Hay Spread to Chicago and Baltimore During congentions- - President of Hotel Association
 Urges Contribution.

New York.-Hofel and restaurant owners Or Manhattan figured that If they are forced to grant the demands of The striking walters and cooks prices in their establishments will be advanced st least 20 per cent It was pointed out that if the charges are not increased several of the moderate price houses will have to close their dining rooms. Another interesting de- velopment in the strike situation IS the prospect that the walters who ex- pect to be employed in Chicago and Baltimore when the Republican and Democratic conventions are held will take advantage of the crowds and will demand d substantial increase in wages under threats to strike and leave the hotels and restaurants in those cities tied ID.
 Gus Schult. manager Of the Hotel Hermitage said if the association re cognizes the union the moderate price restaurants and hotels ill Manhattan will be compelled to charge p cents for bread and butter for each person.
 He gave the following table of pres ent and proposed prices:
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-07
Prisoner Holds Up Officers.

Waterbury Arrested and taken be- fore Assistant Corporaton E. B. Reilly on a body writ, Edward Hoar drew a revolver and by threatening to shoot anyone who hindered him. made his escape Hoar was taken before Law yer Reilly by Deputy Sheriff Thomas +. McGrath and was to be questioned in regard 10 a complaint made against him by woman who was present al the conference When Hoar was ask ed to hold up his hand to be sworn. he reached into his pocket and drew out the weapon 'I guess you fellows. not me. will have to hold up your hands, he said. Reilly grappled with the man. but Hoar shook Reilly loose and started for the door. Miles G Me Niff. who has an office in the same building, tried to stop Hoar but when the revolver was pointed at him. jumped out of u window onto low shed.
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-07
gla Buildings Several Feet Deep in Mud--Vslusbie Machinery Coated with siime-Force Of Water
 Crushed Brick Walls.

Ansonia.-The presence of quick sand under a huge retaining wall of cement. which formed part Of the large basin within which the water is held. was responsible for the flood that destroyed thousands of dollars worth of property in the business sec tiou of this city and endangered for A time many lives. Despite the fact that the foundations of this big wall extend 20 feet below the bed of this basin, the water found it's way under 1t in a small stream first, but which later developed into a great gaping hole through which tons of water poured. What is called the sopper mill of the Amerian Brass Co. was desolate sight The big buildings are several feet deep in sand and mud. much of the costly machinery being partly covered and coated all over with thick slime. One of the smaller buildings is total wreck.
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-07
Sikeston, Mo. far..1 a,-er.rfbiDg


 have an operation. lwould not 'ist"n to that. and when a friend of my husband told him about Lydia E. Pinkham' s Veg etable Compound and what it had done flor his wife. l was willing to take it Now look the picture of health ane feel hike it, too. can do my own homework, hoe my garden, and milk a COW. can entertain company and enjoy them. l lcan visit when choose, and walk as far les any ordinary woman, any day in the month. l wish l could talk to every Isuffering woman and girl. Mrs. DEMA lBETHuNE, Sikesten, Mo.
 Murrayville, Ill.-"l have taken Ly- tdia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for very bad case of female trouble and it made me a well woman. My health was all broken down. the doctors said must have an operation, and was ready to go to the hospital. but dreadedit so that began taking your Compound. l got along so well that gave up the doctors and was saved from the opera tion. "- Mrs. CHARLES MOORE, K. R. No. 8, Murrsyville, IL
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-07
Asked for Pawn Shop.

Walter C. Campbell of New Berlin. went through Front street, New Hav- en. at night looking for a pawn shop
 He asked a young man to direct him
 The man answered that he ran a pawnshop himself and would buy any thing Campbell had to sell. The New Britain man then offered for sale A Swiss silver watch and gold ring Having taken them in his hand on the pretext of examining them the strang- CT turned and ran, easily eluding Camp. bell by lodging into one Of the yarda
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-07
Estate Win Revert to shelf"

Madison. The will of Mrs Henry O. Hotchkiss of Deep River filed for pro bate here disposes of an estate esu. mated at about S600.000 A daughter. Marie 0, Hotchkiss, is given life use of the estate. and st her death it k to revert to the Sheffield Scientific School, Yale University, to be used to create a fund towards increasing the salaries of professors in that school
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-07
Cars Bear Warnings.

ln all of the double step ears which are now being placed in service by the Connecticut Co. the company has in serted caution signs at each end of the car warning passengers to watch their step in getting off the car. as 1t is equipped with double running board 4 notice is also placed on each side Of the car forbddlng riding on the lower running board
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-07
Sitting the Mud.

Some of the side streets suggested the days Of AZ in the west. when the gold fever was on. Foreigners with all kinds of utensils were sitting and washing the mud, which is full of small pieces Of copper. The tracks of the Connecticut Co were buried three or four feet deep In places for a long stretch and il was not until next even ing that they were unearthed and traf- fife was resumed
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-07
Arrested for shopliftlns.

Stamford -One man and two wom en were arrested here charged with shoplifung They had in their posses sion between s20o and $500 worth of goods chiefly silk dresses and waists They gave their names as Jacob Starr. New Haven. Sophie Fine and Annie Stein. New York City. All profess to be strangers to one another
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-07
Two Headed Chicken.

Danbury Elmer R. Clark. local agent of the Connecticut Humane So ciety. mourned the loss of a two-head- ed chicken matched by a brown leg horn a short while ago. and which he intended to exhibit at the Danbury fs.r The freak chicken was as lively as any of the batch matched at the time, and had two perfectly shaped heads. The freak had three wings. all in working order and two legs Mir Clark has had the chicken preserved in alcohol
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-07

of Young Women Wili Erect Sulta-
 ina and Teach Girls Housekeeping
 Especial Hartford CorrespondeneeJ
 Hartford rdz=Tbe Welfare Ass5eia- ton. formed last August. and which has shown itself so be one Of the most valuable organizations Of recent years. has q program for the summer outlined that will be of inestimabie benefit 10 the children and young peo- ole of Bristol At the annual meeting the officers reported that the stone and underbrugh on Roots Island where the playground viii be, had been removed, large amount of grad ing had been accomplished. and the grounds put h shape for the summers campaign Mr Dillon the superintend= ent of the Boys Cmb, presented 4 de tailed plan for q six weeks tournament of athletic games. He will also give six afternoons Of each week to assist in carrying out the program. He IS to be assisted three afternoons each week during the six weeks period by MT Lloyd Of New Britain. @ho has had charge Of similar events. The Community CMb, composed Of six teen young women Of the Gongrega- lional Church under the leadership Of Mrs Ernest L. Wlsmer, has offered to erect a small house and teach house keeping to young girls during the sum mer vacation This plan has been ac- cepted by the association and is look ed upon as one of its best schemes. Officers of the association were elected as follows President, Dr. Arthur Stone Bracket yicepresident. Mrs Ed son NJ Peck: secretary William R. Russell, treasurer, Peter A Cawieyi executive committee. Oscar Anderson, Samuel J. Large. Judge Epaphroditns Peck, Charles Lawson Woodng. Mrs. Charles S Treadway. Mrs William $. Ingraham, Miss E L. Cote. William ]. Tracy and Wallace E Crumb Reports from the officers showed the finances and plans Of the organization to be in the best Of condition and that it VIII accomplish vast amount ef good for the young people Of the city Che com- ing summer is a certainty.
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-07
Shoots Himself in Head.

Julius l.. Palrnan. who has been proprietor Of dry goods store at No. $50 Chapel street New Haven, for q number of years committed aueide by shooting himself in Che head His act is believed to have been the result of business troubles He fired the fatal shot In the gar+G, ef his brother, pr Theodore Pahmsn Ut No. 420 Win throp avenue He was also a brother Of A Oswald Pallman, city clerk of New Haven
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-07
WalIs Crushed.

The force of the water was so great that the brick walls were forced in, breaking like an egg shell, and the roof fell in over all One of the small offices in the mill yard was under mined and thrown over on its side, Large sheets of copper and much moveable property in the mill yards were swept against a fence which ex- tends along the Main street side of the property, bowling this over like ten pin Big sheets Of metal were swept down Bridge street distance of three or four hundred feet.
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-07
Trolley Conductor Killed.

Bridgeport.-C, E. Wilmot. one of the youngest trolley conductors in the employ of the Connecticut company. was brushed on the running board on one of the new double step cars at No ble avenue and Ashley street by & passing car. and was So seriously in. iured that he died later al the Bridge. port hospital Deceased was g years old Al the time of the accident Con ductor Wilmot was standing on the edge of the inside running beard. when Brooklawn avenue car brushed him of
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-07
Auto Hits Bridgeport Man.

An unidentified man was struck and seriously injured by an automobile driven by k. J. Mcbride of Strattord at Bridgeport The injured man has conoussion of the brain and fractur- ed skull. He was taken to St Vim cents Hospital Mcbride was arrest cd on the charge of reckless driving and released under a bond of $500.
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-07
Threw Axe at Father.

William Doyle was arrested at New Haven. on a charge of breach of the peace It is alleged that Doyle, fol. lowing an argument with his aged father picked up an axe and threw 1t at him. The heavy axe barely grazed him. James Doyle, the father, made the complaint The axe said to have been thrown by the son is at police headquarters
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-07
Cutler Farm Sold.

The tangle about the "Brinley Farm" so-ealled. al Newington June ton. which bas been before the pub lie for some time. has been finally set tied by its sale 10 a Danbury man, The farm with all it's belongings. which included considerable personal property. was originally said 10 be sold by w E. Cutler to Samuel Le- vine of Colchester for $7,000.
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-07
Metal in Place Of Paper.

Metal sheets are proposed as a sub stitute for paper for the pages of books such sheets would be tougher, more flexible. and would absorb ink better than paper.
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-07
Thunder and Llahtnlna.

During an electrical storm twin calves were born on the farm of Sta eey Edwards. near Waterford Mir Ed. wards has named them Thunder and Lightning
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-07
WOMEN SHOULD
 BE PROTECTED
Against So Many Surgical Op- erations. How Mrs. Bethune
 and Mrs. Moore Escaped.

 I was in bed for four or five days at a time every month, and so weak ' could hardly walk. l cramped and had backaehe and headache, and was so nervous and weak that I dreaded to see anyone or have any
 onemovein theroom.
 The doctors gave me medicine to ease me
 said that I ought to
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-07
Thousands of
 Sample Bottles Of Dr. David kennedy's Favoriie Remedy, The Great Kidney q Liver Remedy, SENT FREE

The manufacturers of that justly famous Kidney and Liver medicine, Dr. David Ken nedys Favorite Remedy, offer readers of this paper sample bottle and pamphlet of valuable medical advice dbsolutely free.
 Of course thisinvolves enormous expense to the manufacturers, butthey have received so many grateful letters from those who have been benefited and cured of the vari- ous diseases of the kidneys and liver, and associated diseases, such as bladder and blood troubles, rheumatism, dyspepsia and chronic constipation, and all weaknesses peculiar to women, that they willingly send sample bottles to all sufferers. Write to- day for free sample bottle, or get large bottle of your druggist. Address. Dr. David Kennedy Co.,, Rondout, N. !.
Putnam patriot., 1912-06-07

Roots Island Graded and Prepared for Athletic csme-CommunstJ Club of Young Women Wiii Erect suiidz
 ina and Teach oirts Housekeeping.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-03-22
Wanted: 50 Men and Women
To Take Advantage of Special
Offer M ade by n. q. Dut-
ton. Co.

H. b. Dutton Co., the enterprising
druggist is advertising today for fifty
men and women to take advantage of
the special half price offer he is making
on DIR. Howards cebrated specific for
the cure of constipation and dyspepsia
and get fifty cent package at half
price, 25 cents
So positive is II. B. Dutton Co. of
the remarkable power of this specific to
cure these diseases as well as sick head
aches and liver troubles, that he agrees
to refund the money to any customer
whom the medicine does not quickly re-
lieve and cure.
With DIR. Towards specific at hand,
you can eat what you want and have no
fear of i'll consequences. 1t strengthens
the stomach, gives perfect digestion,
regulates the bowels, creates an appetite
and makes life worth living.
If you cannot call at II. B. button Co. S
store today send him 25 cents by mail
and he will send you package promptly,
charges paid.
Ii. b. Dutton Co. has been able to Sc.
cure only limited supply of the specific,
so great is the demand, and you should
not delay taking advantage of this liberal
offer II. b. Dutton Co. Is making this
week.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-03-22
WHITING.

Miss Edith Stevens OF Rutland spent
two or three days with her sister, Mrs
E. P. Waite, the first of the week.
Mrs. Clara Brown spent several days
in Greenfield, Mass, with N. w. Foster
and family.
The meetings Sunday morning, after.
noon and evening, in which County
Secretary Moran and several young men
from Middlebury college Y. Nj. G. A,
were the speakers, were well attended
and very interesting.
Miss Arda Pierce and Miss Lita Free
gard of Middlebury visited at Arthur
Freegard's Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Mabel Bentley of Middlebury was
the guest of Christine Webster ovel
Sunday.
to the Walker farm.
The many friends of Miss Nellie
Ketcham- Aines, wife of Jesse Aines OF
Rutland, were grieved to learn of hel
death Saturday, March IS. Funera
services were held at the church here
Rev. T. A. Howard officiating. Nearly
all her life she had lived here and was
well known and her death leaves Il
vacancy that can not be filled, especially
in the home. Beside her husband sh,
leaves twin babies, born March 10, boy
and girl, and two brothers, Clyde II
ketcham and Robert Ketcham of Water
bury. There was great profusion o
beautiful flowers. Many friends cam'
from Rutland and the church was filled
with friends and relatives who express
much sympathy for the sorrowing ones
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-03-22
Girl is Injured by an Automobile

Miss Catherine McGilvary, 20 years
old of West street, Cambridge, the
young woman who was struck by an
automobile at the corner of Harvard
and Prospect street, Cambridge, Satu-
day night, is resting comfortably at the
Cambridge Relief hospital. Miss McGil-
vary suffered a broken right ankle and
many decorations.
Miss McGilvary with Mrs. John NJ
Myshrall, attempted to cross Harvard
street at Prospect street and at the
same time car was proceeding along
Prospect street ia the opposite direction.
The automobile came by the end of the
car and caught Miss McGilvary, carry
ing her some distance until the automo-
bile was stopped.
The automobile was driven by Victor
Chapman, Harvard junior, who re-
sides at 33 Apley court, Cambridge.
Chapman carried Miss McGilvary to the
Relief hospital in his machine, and was
then taken to Station by Patrolman
Lamarche, where he was charged with
not having license with him. He was
later released on bail.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-03-22
BRANDON.

Eugene Ottendorf, who is employed at
Jones Brothers grist mill in Sudbury,
was seriously injured Friday afternoon
while starting the gasolene engine at
the mill. A heavy piece of wood which
had lodged in the fly-wheel fell out when
the engine started, hitting Mr.. Often
dorf, breaking his jaw in two places, be-
sides otherwise injuring his head and
face. He was found in an unconscious
condition by other employees and taken
to his home. Sunday afternoon he was
taken to the Mary Fletcher hospital,
Burlington, by DR.. B. D. Colby of Sud
bury.
Mrs. Fitch Warner has sold her place
north of the village to Thomas Lonergan,
who has taken possession.
George Cahee has moved his family
from the Warner farm in Fowler to the
Henry Waters farm north of the
village.
Benton V. Johnson returned Monday
to Youngstown, Ohio, after spending a
week with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F.
w. johnson.
Earl A Thrall dropped dead Monday
afternoon at his home in the Arnold
district. Death resulted from heart
failure. He was 60 years of age and is
survived by his wife, two sons and five
daughters. The funeral was held
Wednesday from his late home at 2:30
o'clock. The Rev j. G. Fisher
officiating.
Miss Mable Fuller. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Romano Fuller, and Charles
w. Chandler of Sudbury were married
Saturday evening at the home of the
brides parents at the stone mill by the
Rev. j c. Fisher.
Miss Helen Skrce was operated upon
Friday at the Proctor hospital for APP
pendicitis. She is reported recovering
satisfactorily.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Peabody have
moved here from Orwell to the farm re.
Gently purchased Of the Vermont Marble
company.
Clifford Hack has moved his family
from Depot street to the James A. Rowe
farm in Sudbury.
Mrs. F. w. Hubbard of Pittsburg. Pa,
is visiting her aunt, Miss Alice Harrison.
w. Fl. Hitchcock has moved from the
Prime farm south of the village to East
Shoreham.
Miss Flora Clark has resumed her
position at the graded school after three
weeks absence on account of illness.
Miss Bertha Sumner, who has been
teaching in the Proctor school for sew
eral weeks, has returned home.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-03-22
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