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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-17

FOR SALE-Three Jersey heifers, one
of them fresh and one three year
old. Grade clyde mare well broken,
for farm use. j. Bowles. r. f. D. l.,
Dallas, Phone Pink 5551 600-9-27
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-17

FOR SALE OR RENT-Modern inn
proved house; five rooms, new; bath
wired and fixtures. Inquire B, F.
Wells al Postoffice. 574-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-17

FOR SALE-Holman Dairy, consist
ing of 20 cows, two milk wagons, two
horses and harness, cooler, cans, bot
ties and appliances necessary for first
class dairy business; this also includes
my established milk route. Good pay
ing business. but good reasons for
selling. ]. f. Holman, Dalals. 592tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-17

FOR SALE--SiX horse boiler, in good
condition. 59S-10-24
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-17

FOR SALE Piano case Organ; also
new 3A wagon for sale or trade for
good gentle horse. N. Hughes Wagon
shop 602-9-17
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-17

FOR SALE-IIorse, buggy, saddle,
harness. Reasonable. Horse, weight
1850 lbs, age coming six John Hub
bard, 40S Levens street. 594tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-17
FOR RENT.
WANTED.

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms for
housekeeping; 413 Jefferson street.
603-9-20
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-17

FOR SALE-Two good homes, 40S
and 412 Levens street, between Court
and Mill John Hubbard. 601-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-17

TYPEWRITERS-F rent or sale.
Hayter's Bookstore, Dallas Ore.
588-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-17

HUN OAIE-Jltdl SttU IUT SdIt, W.
p. Miller, Phone Main 1854. 590f
FOR SALE-'rhirty-ffv horse power
center crank Atlas engine, good as
new f. j, Coad, Dallas Planning
Mill. 5S0-tf
FOR SALE-At a bargain, second
hand business, as ! have other inter-
ests in view. Geo. w TIinshaw COR
ner Main and Oak SITS. 522tf
FOR SALE-Oak and Cedar Posts.
Soehren Warehouse Co. 11tf1S
FOR SALE-One span of mules, har-
ness and wagon. One ropeing saddle.
Inquire Farmers Feed Shed. 550-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-17

the world.
Baby Mine" will be presented at
the Opera House, Salem, on Saturday
evening, September 21.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-09-17

FOR SALE-Cheat seed For sale. w
P. Miller. Phone Main 1854. 590tf
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-21
FIRE MONDAY MORNING.
+. b. Grier's Bakery Burned Causing
. Loss OF Almost $4,000.

A hre originating about o'clock
on Monday almost totally destroyed
the building on North Main street
used as bakery by F.. b. Grier. The
adjoining building in which a store
was kept was only slightly damaged
by the smoke and water.
In speaking Of the fire this morn
Ing Mr.. Grier stated that his loss
would probably be somewhere near
$4,000. although he could not say
with accuracy what the amount
would be az he had not then ascer-
tained what the damage to the ma
chinery and ovens amounted to AMI
whether they could be used again or
not. He said that the building and
machinery was insured. hut the in.
s1rance did not nearly cover the loss.
The fire started above one Of the big
ovens into which the bakers were
just ready to put the bread. 1t had
spread throughout the entire ceilins
OF the building before 1t was discover
ed. the roof being Of tin and making
II hard for the fire to break through
until 1t had gained some headway.
The hose wagons and steamer re-
sponded promptly to the alarm OF
hre and II was not long before two
big streams Of water were being
thrown on the fire which was extin-
suished In short order after the water
was turned on II.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-21
MEETING OF BOY SCOUTS.
Large and Interesting Meeting Held
I'm Chamber of Commerce Hail Fri
day.

A largely attended and enthusias-
tic meeting OF the Boy Scouts was
held In the Chamber Of Commerce
hall Friday afternoon at which the
patrol leaders already appointed
took their oaths and matters of in
terest to the members of the organ
ization were discussed.
IL was decided that another meet
ing should be held next Friday af-
ternoon at 6 o'clock In the Chamber
Of Commerce hall and the members
present were urged to bring as many
other boys to the meeting as they
could possibly get to come. they were
urged to bring at least two other
boys for new members.
As IL will be very much better for
the boys to learn for themselves
about the movement II was stated
that members should provide them
selves with books concerning the
movement. While the books are not
necessary. II Is requested that those
boys who desire to get them will turn
over the money for the books to their
patrol leaders as soon as possible.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-21
Death Of Mrs. Brewer.

News was received in the city on
Friday Of the death at Henderson,
Vile. N. c.. Of Mrs. w. l.. Brewer. the
daughter of Mrs. ]. ID. Graham of
this city. Mrs. Brewer was taken
sick several days ago and has been
In a serious condition ever since, her
sister. Miss Annie Graham. having
gone on from this place several days
ago to be with her. That morning
Mr.. vi. q. Hill and Mr.. w. M. Gra-
ham left for Hendersonviile to at
tend the funeral services which were
held at that place Saturday morn
ing
Mrs. Brewer. as Miss Nina Graham.
was we'll known In this city and had
many friends here. who will hear with
sadness OF her death. She is sur
vived by three small children. two
boys and girl. and besides her moth
er she has several brothers and Sis
ters in this city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-21
FIRE AT SHIRER'S GARAGE.
Prompt Work of Fire Department
Probably Prevents Big COnhagra.
tlOn.

1t was only the quick work Of the
fire department Friday that saved
Sumter from what would probably
have been big confagration. The
garage occupied by j. ID. Shirer and
Company caught on fire in the second
story of the building, but was extin-
guished by the fire department be-
fore it had spread. Only nominal
damage was done to the building by
the fire, the greatest damage result
ing from the breaking in Of the door
in order to get to the fire and the
water dripping through the plaster
ing to the floor below.
1t was thought that fire had been
started by some incendiary, as there
was supposed TO be no one in the
building at the time the fire started
and gasoline had been thrown on the
side Of the wall and on the floor
all around the place where the fire
started. The fire started on the side
Of the wall about three feet above the
flooring.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-21

Mr.. Oregon Texas Andrews, q
civn war veteran and we'll known
CITIZEN OF Sumter. died Friday night at
/. the Sumter Hospital after an illness
OF several months. Mr.. Andrews was
n native Of this city. but spent about
thirty-fIve years Of his life In Boston
and I'm travelling from place TO place.
He WAS sixty-hve years OF age and
icaves a daughter. Mrs. Rose Jack
son. Of this c,ty. and three sons,
! sfessrs. George. Joseph and Oregon
T. Andrews Jr.. all Of Boston. Massa-
chusetts.
The funeral services were held at
the residence of Mr.. Andrews sister.
Mrs. NJ. G. Kavanagh. on Edwards
street. on Saturday at 3:30 o'clock.
being conducted by the Rev. j. ~.
Tolar OF the washington Street Bap-
tist church. and interment followed
ut the Sumter cemetery.
Mr.. Andrews was man OF wide
experience. but was very quiet and
unassuming. He returned to Sumter
about eight years ago after the death
Of his wife. and was In the employ OF
tho =. ID. Craig Furniture Company
from then on TO the first OF January.
when he was to have accepted u posi-
tion with Mr.. Geo. VI. Eurst. but was
prevented from doing so on account
OF sickness. The news Of his death
will be heard with sorrow by his
many friends throughout the coun-
ty
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-21
Death OF Mrs. A. c. jackson.

Mrs. Anna c. Jackson. Of the Priva..
teer section. died suddenly Thursday
night after going to bed in her usual
good health. Her son. Mr.. w. L..
jackson. was called to her bedside
shortly before three O'Clock Friday
morning and found her dying upon
his arrival, life, passing away at about
ten minutes to three o'clock.
Mrs. Jackson was a native OF Priva-
teer and has a number Of children
In that section. She was 81 years of
age and predeceased by her husband
a number Of years. The funeral SER
vices were held at Bethel Church
Sunday morning at 1880.
Mrs. Jackson Is survived by six
children. three sons and three daugh-
ters. Messrs. ]. NJ, w. l.. and l.. M.
jackson. and Misses Ida and Viola
Jackson Of Privateer and Mrs. C.. III.
Miller Of Richmond. Va.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-21
Mrs. Elizabeth o. Dove Dead.

The news Of the death Saturday in
Jacksonville Of Mrs. Elizabeth O.
Dove. the widow Of the late J. C.
Dove Of this city, was a great shock to
her many friends here, many
of whom did not even know that
Mrs. Dove was sick. Mrs. Dove died
at the residence of her daughter, Mrs.
Oscar j. Keep, Saturday evening af-
ter only short illness.
The body arrived in this city from
Jacksonville Monday morning and
the funeral services were held from
the residence, No. 325 Hampton ave-
nue.. Monday afternoon at 4 O'Clock.
The Rev. ]. p. Marion Of the Pres
byterian church. Of which the deceas-
ed was member, conducted the fu-
neral services.
Mr.. and Mrs Dove moved to this
city several years ago from Doves
Vile. Mr.. Dove dying a few months
after the family had settled in Sum-
ter. Mrs. Dove was a native Of sum
ter and was the sister Of Mr.. w. NJ.
DeLorme OF this city and Of the late
j. +. w. DeLorme. She is survived
by one son. Mr.. Leon G. Dove of
kingstree and five daughters. Mrs.
David j. Cunningham Of Darlington.
Mrs. Walter T.. Renneker Of Charles
Vile, Mrs. Eddie II. Pitts Of Sumter
and Miss Pauline Dove OF Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-21
RIOTERS ARRESTED AND in JAIL
Six Negroes Already Secured and the
Arrest Of More Expected to Fol-
low.

Six OF the negroes supposed to have
been concerned in the alleged riot on
Mr.. II. M. Stuckey's place on the night
OF February first when it was claim
ed that more than one hundred and
fifty shots were fired in the melee.
have been arrested.
The six negroes arrested are. Dave
Phillips. Paul Singleton, William
Richardson Tom Harvin, John Mack
and G. T. Williams. While these have
been arrested charged with compli-
city in the riot and with carrying
concealed weapons and assault and
battery, warrants have been sworn
out for a large number Of other ne
groes who have not yet been arrest
ed.
1t is claimed that there were half
dozen or more negroes injured in
the melee, but only one negro was
hurt seriously, he being still suffering
from wounds received in his head
from blow given with a pistol.
No arrests have yet been made OF
the parties alleged to have been con-
cerned in the shooting Of Joe Ran
dolph at Mr.. Davis place on the night
Of February 2.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-21
SMALLPOX IN THE CITY.
Cases Quarantined and General Vac.
cinatiOn Ordered by Board OF
Health.

From the Daily Item, Feb. 10.
1t was reported to the Board Of
Health Monday that there were sew
eral cases Of smallpox in the city and
immediate steps were taken to sup
press the disease before it became
epidemic. There were three cass, all
negroes-one on West Bartlette
street. one on Red and White and the
other In the same section. The Board
Of Health ordered the Health Officer
to enforce strict quarantine Of the
infected houses and a general vacci-
nation was ordered.
Every effort will be made to stamp
out the disease by the Board Of
Health. but the problem will be sim
plified and the task made lighter II
the people will cooperate with the
authorities and see that members of
their families and all servants are
Immediately vaccinated. either by
their own physician, the city ply
sician or the Health Officer. The
danger Of the spread Of the disease
Is from the negroes who may have
came In contact with some of those
who have contracted 1t, and those
who are, wise will see to it that their
servants are vaccinated at once, IL
they have not been vaccinatd within
the past two or three years. They
should also make sure that their
laundry Is not taken to an infected
house. The negroes who are the
ones most likely to contract the dis
ease and who will be the greatest suf-
fers should have themselves vaccinat-
ed at the earliest possible day.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-21
WANT NAMES FOR CORN CLUB
Supt. HaynswOrth Asks Teachers tn
Aid In Boys Corn Club Work.

superintendent Of Education J..
Herbert Haynsworth Is anxious to get
all Of the boys in the county interest
ed In the work Of the boys corn club
and in order to secure as many men,
bers for the club as possible during
the coming year he requests all Of
the teachers in the county to send in
to him the names Of any boys in their
schools eligible for membership in
the club. The boys must be between
the ages Of ten and eighteen and
must be willing to do the work for
themselves.
At the same time the names Of all
boys eligible for membership are
wanted so that DR.. Haynsworth and
Mr.. Williams. president Of the coun-
ty Farmers Union. will know who the
boys are and will know whom to visit
and to try to interest in the work
Of the corn club. Last year there
were not as many members Of the
corn club as were desired and as it
was an abnormally hard year for
farmers, the boys in the club did not
make as much Of a success in corn
raising as they had done the year
before. This year, however, 1t is
hoped that more members will be
obtained for the club and better results
follow from the work Of the boys who
become members Of the club.
The work Of the boys corn clubs
in this State this year will have a
marked influence on results achieved
at the National Corn Show which is
to be held in Columbia next Febru-
ary. 1t Is also impressed on the boys
that large number Of prizes will be
awarded to those doing the best
work In the county corn club with
the possibility of winning prizes in
the National Corn Show.
Teachers. parents and school trus-
tees and Others Interested in this work
are invited to correspond with DR..
Haynsworth, If they have any idea Of
how new members for the corn club
can be obtained and interest in this
work aroused.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-21
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NOTES

The secretary is in receipt of a
number Of premium lists and by
laws Of various State and county fairs
throughout the country in answer to
requests from this office. The secre-
taries Of these fairs are all enthu-
siastic concerning the value of such
fairs for any city and its farming COM
munity. The secretary at Shreveport,
La, states that one million dollars
would not buy the fair from them. Most
Of these fairs in addition to the in
direct value therefrom are earning
handsome dividends on the invest
ment. Every year Sumter is losing
thousands Of dollars to other cities
because of these fairs and carnivals
which attract our people and the only
way Sumter can secure any offset to
this loss is by having a fair OF her
own.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-21
For Transporting Liquor.

only one case was heard by the re-
corder Monday morning. the result
being dose Of s25 or 30 DAYS for
one. John Raeford. Raeford was up
several days ago and examined.
though there was no charge against
him at the time. for violation OF the
dispensary law. Monday morning he
plead guilty to Transporting ilouor for
on unlawful purpose and was fined
$50, which amount was paid
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-21
Two for DisOrderly Conduct.

Louelia Choice and Edna Sharp
were tried in the police court Friday
by Recorder Lee on the charge of
cursing and disorderly conduct. They
were found guilty and sentenced to
pay a fine Of $40 or serve 20 days
on each charge.
Rees James and John Raeford
We're up to be examined concerning a
box Of whiskey which had been left
at Rees' establishment by the other
negro. Rees claimed that he was in
Columbia all of Thursday and knew
nothing about the liquor. while the
other negro claimed that he had left
the box, containing thirty-two pint
bottles of "bOoze" in Rees' establish
ment with Reer' wife. while he went
out to the farm to do some work.
lie stated that it had been his inten-
ton To take the liquor home that
evening after he came back To town.
if the police had not i'm the meantime
taken possession of il.
Both parties were allowed to go
for lack of evidence there being no
charges against either one at the
"no r"' "'c~ worc to'l +Not thov
w"e' "a "u hand if thov were wanted
lotpr
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-21
Runaway on Main Street.

Friday afternoon about 2.3O a horse,
belonging to Isaac Ballard, a negro.
became frightened and started to run
when one shaft came loose from the
wagon. The boy guided the horse
into a nearby field and il seemed that
he would be able to stop him, but Ira
turning into the field the boy was
thrown from the wagon and the horse
started up Main street and turned
the Charleston race horses would
have envied. The wagon was torn to
pieces before the horse stopped and
was caught by its owner.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-21
BAD WEATHER LEAVES BAD
ROADS.
News Notes About Things and People
at Mayesville.


Mayesville, Feb. 16.-The recent
heavy snow and the hard rains fol-
lowing have left this town in a pretty
muddy condition except where the
streets are paved, and such spells Of
weather certainly teach the i'm
portance of building good streets and
roadways, both In a town and in the
country. However, the pleasant
weather of today will help matters
considerably and II no more rain
comes at once. the streets will become
more passable within the next day or
two. Farm work Is at a standstill
and the farmers are patiently waiting
for the time TO come when something
may be done towards the making Of
another crop.
"A small carnival company came
into town last Saturday night rath-
er unexpectedly and the people have
been taking it as we'll as could be ex-
pected under the circumstances. To-
day they are putting up their tents
and stands and hope to catch some
stray money before the week is over.
Mrs. Robert A. Chandler. State
auditor Of the Federation of Women's
Clubs. is attending a meeting OF the
executive board in Greenville this
week.
Mrs T. l.. Kahn spent a few days
at her former home in Barnwell this
week.
Mr.. j. Denmark Ia on a business
trip In the North. purchasing a line Of
spring goods.
Mr.. r. III. Anderson, formerly of
Mayesville, Is back in town after an
absence of several weeks.
Judge r. o. Purdy. r. ]. Bland
Esq, and Mayor l.. d. Jennings Of
sumter were I'm town yesterday on
legal business connected with Mag
istrate DesChamps' court.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-21
conference of High School Teachers

On Friday evening and on Satur-
day Of this week there will be held
conference Of high school teachers
Of Sumter and adjoining counties.
The following is a list of the names
Of those who will attend. The visiting
teachers will be entertained as Sum-
ters guests. There are still a few
for whom places have not been pro-
vided. Sumter's hospitality is pro-
verbal and far famed. 1t is impor
tant, therefore. that she maintain
this excellent reputation.
Readers are requested to examine
this list and IL they can render any
assistance, let Superintendent Ed
munds know before o'clock to-
morrow afternoon.
The following is the list:
Prof. w. H. Hand with S. H. Ed
Inunds.
Supt. E. S. Dreher with hotel.
Mrs. E. 8. Watkins with Miss Nc
Laurin.
Mr. l.. c. Crum with Mr.. L. c..
Noise.
Mr. Walter Bailey with Mrs. Alta
mont Moses
Miss Clara Berg with Mrs. Mckay.
Miss Bookman with Mrs. Mckay.
Miss Brennan with Mrs. Altamont
Moses.
Miss Hoyt with Miss Brunson.
Miss Squier with Miss Brun.on
Camden:
Supt. r. M. Kennedy witt T.. G..
Noise.
j. A. Marion to be provided for.
Miss Corbett with relatives.
Miss Zemp with relatives.
Mr.. Strochecker with relatives.
Summerton:
Mr.. Teasley to be provided for.
Miss Romanstein with Mrs. Lucius.
Miss Ida Scarborough with Mrs.
Tolar.
Lynchburg:
Mr.. w. T. MCGOWAN to be provid-
ed for.
Miss Olive James with Miss We'll
bourn and Miss Wright.
Manning:
Mr.. ]. c. Daniel with Mrs. J. s.
Richardson.
Mr.. Green with Mrs. j. S. Richard
son.
Miss Brown with Mrs. ]. s. Rich
ardson.
Bishopville:
Supt. G. B. Dukes, Mr.. Bethea.
Mr.. j. F. Muldrow, Mr.. Bethca.
Miss Gregory with Miss Mcleod.
Eastover:
DR.. W. j. Rivers. to be provided
for.
Mr.. T.. Fl. Auld, to be provided for.
Miss Isajore Williams, with Miss
Randle.
Miss Marinda Williams, with Miss
Randle.
Mr.. ]. b. Hanna, to be provided for.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-21
SHOE FACTORY FOR SUMTER
Company Commissioned by Secretary
of State With Capital Stock OF s45.-
600.

Columbia, Feb. 1.-THE Sutmer
Shoe Manufacturing company Of
Sumter has been commissioned by,
the secretary Of State, with q CAPT.
tai stock of $4,000. The company
Will erect factory at Sumter AMI do
general boot, shoe and leather goods
manufacturing business. The petit
toner's are R. I. Manning and J. w.
McKeiver. This is the first shoe fac
tory to be erected in South Carolina.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-21
AINSWORTH DODGEs TRIAL.
Adjutant General Retires at His Own
Request. =,

Washington, Feb. 16.-Adjutant
General Fred c. Ainsworth, who wa.
relieved Of his Office on charges as
sumed to be those Of conduct preiu-
dicial to good order and discipline, to-
day was placed on the retired list on
his own application. This precludes
the possibility Of a courtmartial.
President Taft approved Gen. Aims
worth's application because Of the Of
ficer's years Of service.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-21
Passed 70 Third 4
the Senate Friday.

Columbia, Feb. 1.-THE introduc.
ton in the senate yesterday morning
OF the bill to place the office of the
commissioner Of agriculture, COM
merce and industries in the primaries
precipitated one of the liveliest fights
Of the present session. 1t was finally
passed to third reading unamended.
Several amendments were offered
that would also make the Office of
the insurance commissioners elective
by the people. Two Of these were
withdrawn and the Earle amendment
was tabled by vote OF "a 20 9.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-21

The members Of the legislature
/. from Sumter should he congratulated
Ton the securing Of the passage Of the
commission form OF government act.
II IL possible that tho people of Sum
ter may have the opportunity of vot-
ing on this question shortly and II
adopted that city officials may hc
Elected Hereunder this spring.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-21
n Correction.

In Wednesdays Item It was stated
IN the article concerning buildings i'm
course Of erection. that the McCaI-
lum Realty Company and Wallace G,
Moses building and lot was estimat
ed as worth $f.500, whereas this
should haze been the building alone
was valued at $4,000. tho ,ot hoino
valued at something over $500 It
self
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-21

1t seems that it would be a good
idea for city Council to pass an or
dinance allowing the fremen free use
of hncks in going To fires. The fire
department gets enough hard work
and little enough pay as it is. and
any steps that can be taken To aid
them in r"ochinC fires IN The quick
est time possible should be taken as
a necessary prccaution for the town.