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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-05-15
Consolidated Aug. 3, 1881.
M'LEOO FOR PRESIDENT.
MEMBERS OF NEW EXECUTIVE
BOARD MEET TUESDAY.
Democratic Delegates Will Gather i'm
Columbia Next Wcdnes0ay-To
Elect State Chairman.

Columbia. May 12.--The State
Democratic executive committee, elect
6, has been called to meet in Colum-
bia Tuesday night when state chair
man will be elected. The call for the
meeting has been issued by Gen. Willie
Jones. the chairman. The conven-
tion will be held Wednesday. The
supporters of Judge Jones will put
up Thos. G. Mcleod for president Of
the convention. He is q former lieu
tenant governor.
The following is the list Of the
executive committee as announced by
Gen. Jones:
Abbeville. A. w. Jones; Aiken, r.
+. Holly; Anderson. John +. Brea-
zeale; Bamberg. c.. b. Free; Barn
well, r. c. Kirkland; Beaufort,
y. Christensen; Berkeley. r. w. VIII
liams: Calhoun. T. II. Dreher Charles
ton. contested Cherokee. T. p. But.
Ter; Chester. II. Il. Caldwell; Chester
field. w. +. Stevenson: Clarendon. c.
NJ. Davis: Colleton. j. NJ. Moorer,
Darlington, w. f. James; Dillon. Il.
Il. Hamer, Jr.; Dorchester. J. u.
Bivens; Edgefield, a. L. Padgett;
Fairfield. r. III. Ketchin; Florence.
"A. III. Gasque: Georgetown. contested: ::
Greenville. II. Il. Ingram: Greenwood.
j. Il. Parks; Hampton, w. Fred Light
sey; Horny. ]. A. McDermott; Jasper.
r. M. Jeffries; Kershaw. John G..
Richards. Jr.: Lancaster, T. Y. Will
liams; Laurens. w. T. Crews; Lee. W.
X. Scarborough: Lexington, d. ]. Gri'-
fifth; Marion. ]. c. Mace; Marlboro.
Jno. y. Drake; Newberry, Cole l..
Blease; Oconee. e. C. Doyle; Orange
burg. Robert Lide; Pickens, r. L.
Smith, Richland, Willie Jones; saluda,
Geo. b. Lester; spartanburg, j. II.
Gosnell; Sumter. r. I. Manning:
Union, j. NJ. Greer. Williamsburg, p.
ii. stoll:> oYrk, w. e. Wilson, Jr.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-05-15

election to the other faction. The re-
suit was the first fair and honest cleo
tion-as l am told by everybody with
whom l talked-that had occurred
among the white men in Charleston
since '76.
"The strip If land which lies he
! tween the Cooper and Ashley rivers,
where they join has been prolific in
history making, and the people who
live there have many admirable quali-
ties. but somehow and for some rea-
son, which I will not attempt To des-
crihe. IL has been very prolific Of what
Is known I'm American politics as ring
ule.' 1t opposed the dispensary law
with vehemence. yet one of its citi-
zcns was the chief 'boarder,' who help
ed destroy the dispensary system: and
another aggressive and cunning op-
ponent of the dispensary system was
always encouraged by the authorities
Of the city and has at last been ~e-
wardcd by being made alderman.
1T now presents a pitlahle spectacle
tu the state of bitterness. strife ana
Intolerance among It, people. and two
dclcga tions arc Knocking NJ thu door
~ tn" state convention asking nd
mission rs representatives of charles
ton county.
81 Il" not know anything about
the merits of the case. hat from nll
] 500 In the ncwspapors--aud hsvo
learned not To- believe all soc IN -ho
newspapers there was absolute dis
regard of all the rules of fairness ana
doccncy. and the old ring polilcs
cam" To- life In full vlgor. growiut
like mushroom in that SOIL,
"Thc committee ou credentials 80
the state convention viii have mo nm
pleasant task of determining which Df
the contcndlng factions Is entitled to
representation in the state convention.
and with that ! have nothing 90 do
j ] auI sure that they will decide Just
H."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-05-15

The masons arrived in the city this
morning and a full number Of them
were put at work this morning laying
the brick foundation for the Clare
mont Hotel. The foundation Of con-
crete one foot thick has already
been laid on top Of the hard clay sur
face to which the workmen have exca-
waited, and the brick are being laid on
top of this concrete. Today the work
seemed to he progressing nicely.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-05-15
A STATE ORGANIZATION.
COMMERCIAL BODIES IN CITIES
THROUGHOUT STATE DESIRE
\ CENTRALIZED BODY.
Need of Such an Organization An
parent to All and Good Which Can
BE Accomplished for State-Prob-
able that Representatives will Get
Together to Discuss Matter at
some Early Date

y plan which has been proposed ty
the Sumter Chamber Of Commerce.
along with other similar organizations
throughout the State, that q central
organization in which all of the COM
mercial bodies in the various cities
throughout the State are represented
be formed for the purpose of taking
up those questions which concern the
state as a whole and handling them
most effectively for the good Of the
whole State.
This plan. while first advocated by
Secretary Smell Of the local Chamber
of Commerce, has been taken up by
the secretaries in all of the larger
cities throughout the State and all Of
them, with few exceptions, have CIV
en- the plan their unqualified endorse
tanburg, the three largest cities in
the State, represented by their sec
retaries, A. w. McKeand. Mop. Ham
by and John Wood, respectively, have
all written Secretary Smell heartily en-
dorsing his plan and advising means
and ways for getting their organiza-
tions together for the formation Of
such an organization. Nor are the
other cities backward in their progress
siveness. Secretary Morgan Of Flor
ence, Marchant Of Orangeburg, Brown
of Rock Hill, and the secretaries
from Greenwood, Georgetown and
Union have been heard from endors-
ing the proposition.
The object of the organization, as
stated. is to take up and deal with
, those matters which concern the
State as a whole, and which can be
dealt with by State organization. In
their work for the same end some
times the various commercial bodies
in the State work against each 9TH
or. although they have the same OBJ
iect in view. The State organization
will take charge Of such matters when
several Of the commercial bodies of
different cities are interested in them
and it can better handle the matter
than the several bodies working sep
arately. There are various phases
of commercial work which. it is ap-
fn oil l..
n central body and the various mat
ters which concern only the local COM
mercial organizations will not be
touched on at all by the central or
ganiZation.
| One Of the things. for instance
/ which the central body can handle
most effectively is the advertising of
the State throughout the north and
other portions of the country. While
the various cities can advertise their
separate resources and advantages, at
! the same time the central body can
advertise the resources and advan-
! tages of the State as whole.
| Various ways Of getting together
the commercial bodies of the State
have been advocated by the secre-
taries Of the State commercial organ
, iZations. but as yet no positive steps
/ have been taken to form the central
. organization. although il is probable
1 that the representatives of the com
| mercial bodies will meet at some early
date to discuss the matter and take
whatever action they see fit
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-05-15

NrIeenNllie, May 1.-THE first clash
between the United States Court and
State officials over the recent decis-
ion Of Federal Judge II. A. NJ. Smith.
that the Government has a right to
sell at public auction in a dry
county whiskey that has been seized
and condemned as contraband. oc-
CURED here today.
In compliance with the order Of
Judge Smith. at the April term Of the
Federal Court held in Greenville,
United States Marshall j. Duncan
Adams advertised for sale at public
auction. at Greenville County Court
House. May IL, at - o'clock, two
packages containing Intoxicating liq-
uors. the packages being marked "G.
'. Stoeber" and u. b. Thackston,"
care Of the Hundred Thousand club"
Several days ago Governor Blease ad-
dressed letters to the sheriffs of South
Carolina and to one of the magistrates
in Greenville, advising them to arrest
any party who might purchase contra
band whiskey sold in the state by
United States officials.
Sheriff j. Perry Poole. Of Green
vile, and Magistrate Samuel Stradley
received copies Of the letter and forth
with primed themselves for the
clash. This morning a deputy of
Marshall j. Duncan Adams apear-
ed in Greenville and prepared for
the auction. Shortly before noon the
two barrels Of whiskey were trans
ported from the police station to the
front Of the County Court House,
having been confiscated last October
by Police Chief Holcombe and Uni
ted States revenue officers, because
the barrels bore no markings to in
dica:S" their contents, which is q vio-
latiOn Of the Federal laws.
DR.. j. l.. Dean was employed as
auctioneer by the deputy and and at
the stroke of II he called for bids
for the first package Of whiskey. He
was interrupted by the stentoran
voice Of Magistrate Stradley, warning
the crowd that Governor Blease had
ordered any purchaser Of the bever-
age to be arrested.
coll 70, l.;
and there came an offer Of SO from
Attorney Oscar X. Mauldin, son Of
Senator w. L. Mauldin. The auction
Ger took up the criy. Three dollars,
three dollars" etc. There were no
more offers and the hammer fell.
Bids for the second barrel of
whiskey were called for and Attor-
ney Mauldin made an offer Of ST.
Again rang out the voice Of the auc-
tioneer. but no one made a higher bid
The hammer fell, and to the purch-
aser went $50 worth Of champagne
benedictine and imported Scotch
whiskeys for the sum Of $5. Sheriff
Poole approached the purchaser and
placed him under arrest, while his
deputies seized the two barrels Of
whiskey and bore them into the Court
House. Later the attorney gave bond
of 5000 and stated that he would
take action, through the "claim and
delivery" process. for the recovery Of
the whiskeys.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-05-15
BlEASE ORDERS CARRIED OUT
BUYER OF FEDERAL CONTRA
BRAND LIQUORS ARRESTED.

First Clash Between United states
and South Carolina Authorities. at
Grccnvilc, Since Governors In
structiOns to Arrest Purchasers of
Liquors Sold i'm "Dry" Counties.
Regardless of Judge Smiths Re-
cent Order - Attorney Mauldin.
Only Bidder. Gives Bond.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-05-15

Mr.. Geo. S. Jackson has at last Sc
cured the patents on his hydraui ic
ram and will now try to secure sor1e
permanent place for manufacturing
the improved rams. AT present he
has a number Of the rams in service at
various places in the State, all Of
which are giving good service.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-05-15
Marriage License Record.

one marriage license was issued
Saturday Richard Swinton of Cain
savannah and Margaret Epps Of
Wedgedcld colored. secured the Ii
rpDco
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-07-05
LIT ILf BOY DROWNED.
SON OF "A. RoBBnJs THE VICTIM
COMPANIONS GAVE
NO. HELP .,.

:, Abbie Robbins, the 14-year-old son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Robbins Of Eighth
street northeast was at about one
O'Clock Wednesday afternoon drowned
while in swimming at q point about
one mile north Of the city limits on
the East side of the river.
The unfortunate boy, who was in
swimming with two other small boys,
could swim but little and catching
cramps about 20 feet from shore sank
in 10 feet Of water, he coming up but
once.
His companions could give him no
assistance but ran about mile down
the river where the rivermen were at
work. They went to the rescue, but by
the time the boy was taken from the wa
ter there was no chance to resusitate
the little life, although they endeavor-
ed to do so. ~'.-.~,~>.. -.,
Mrs. Robbins was Immediately made
aware Of the sad accident, but Mr..
Robbins was not in the city, being alb
sent in. Minneapolis.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-07-05
Gf0lOGIST WAS HfRf1txTtND MWIA1I0NEC(
PROFESSOR FROM STATE u. L0oK.s
ED AT CLAY AND STONE IN s
.. THIS VICINITY i

F. f. Grout, a professor in the goo:
logy department at the state university.
came up from Minneapolis Tuesday
noon and spent couple days looking
up the geological formation in this
vicinity, especially as to clay. He
visited the Duclos brickyards, where
he took samples Of the clay and then
went to the M. NJ. Williams farm,
where he examined the out-croppings
Of granite to be found there. He was
shown about the place by Mr.. Williams
and Wednesday morning was taken
along the west side of the river as far
as Pike Rapids, where he examined the
stratas Of rock and their composition,
and paid special attention to the
stereolites found at Pike Rapids. These
are stones resembling the garnet but
which take the form Of a cross. They
are not found in many places. -,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-07-05
A PATROL ON PIERZ ROAD

]. A patrolman has been appointed by
the state highway commission to patrol
eight miles of road between Pierz and
Little Falls, commencing a mile east
0f the city. The patrol will be con.
stantly employed in keeping this
1tretch of road in good shape during
fhe summer, his salary being fixed at
U.s. per month. A. J. Fem, deputy state
engineer, will have personal supervis-
ion over the patrolman whose work will
be checked by the Morrison County
Automobile club which was instru-
mental in securing the patrol for this
stretch Of road.
!. If the experiment. proves successful,
it is likely that more will be appointed
in the county. The same is true with
other counties of the state.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-07-05
CROPS Lo0K'<FIKE

County Commissioner Henry Gassert
and Martin Viechrek were out to
Hillman Tuesday where they met with
the town board of Hillman and con-
ferred on the matter of the state road
to Foley. When this road is completed
it will provide one of the finest Of
highways.
Commissioner Viechorek stated that
the eastern part of the county has been
receiving plenty Of rain, receiving an
exceptionally fine shower Tuesday. All
the small grains, hay and clover is look
ing fine. He states that wheat in the
vicinity Of Lastrup is ahead of the
wheat to be found in the other parts Of
thegcounty.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-07-05
CLUB INVITES PACK REGION q.
IA. B. TO HOLD 1913 ENOAhdP-
Sc: NENT IN LITTLE FALLS

AT special meetlus Of the COM
,mercial club held at the city hall Mon
day evening, at which committee
from the G. A. r. and Mayor Brick
waited on the club, an invitation was
extended the Park Region Of the g. A..
B., which this week has been hold
ing encampment at Sauk Centre, to
hold their 1913 encampment in this
city.
[: The club agreed to do all it could to
give the old soldiers line entertain-
iment. n
It is expected that there will be be-
'tween three and four hundred delegates
ATTENDING the encampment. Most of
them camp in tents while others visit
with friends and still others stay at
the hotels during the three days. en-
which is to include July
:4th,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-07-05
. N. p. CLARK DEAD

N. P. Clark, Is, passed away satur-
day morning at his home after serious
illness of about two years. He had been
ailing for many years.
: Mr.. Clark was an early pioneer and
. very successful banker, agriculturist
and stock breeder, and had made a
name for himself not only throughout
the northwest but throughout the
United States.
s. Mr.. Clark was born April 8, 1886 at
Hpbbardston, Mass:
]; Deceased is survived by three chill
dren. They are Miss Charlotte E. and
Mary a. Clark Of St. Cloud and Mrs.
Ellen DsGoIyer, Evanston, Ill.
. The funeral was held in st. Cloud
Monday afternoon, Rev. Paul Dan
,Anehegg hciating. -. g: s.-a: -a -. - 4: a
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-07-05
WANT ASSESSMENT ABATED

The board of equalization for the
city Of Little Falls, composed of Mayor
s. P Brick, City Clerk Victor Schallorn5
and Vice-President Frank E. Hall ~
the City Council, at its meeting Mon.
day and Tuesday, heard number Of
complaints from the property owners
on Broadway east, west Of First street.
It is claimed that the raise Of 25 per
cent made by the state board Of equal
ization last year on the. Broadway east
business property was this year left
on the part Of Broadway west Of First
street, while it was taken off on that
part Of Broadway east of First street.
The matter was taken under advise
ment by the board, which will likely
abate the assessment Of the complain.
ing taxpayers. -.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-07-05
YOUNG MAN DROWNED
. AT BRAINERD

-. AT BRA1NERO
William H. Lamb, %, Of st. Paul was
drowned Sunday morning just below
the junction Of the Crow Wing river
and the Mississippi river while in
swimming with s. English Of Brainerd
The young man was taken with q cramp
and called for help, English going to
his rescue at once. The latter attempt
ed to swim to shore with Lamb but
snt a9a Saey
English with launch just as he; was
going down for the last time.
No more was seen Of Lamb until
Tuesday when his body was found
floating at Ft. Ripley. :
! The young mar, who was a nephew
OF Mrs. w. n. Genmell, had been en-
.ployed as stenographer in the II. a il
offices 1t Brainerd. -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-07-05
1853 GALL, STONES

Mrs. Ed. M. LaFond was operated on
for gall stones at the local hospital
Monday morning, total Of 1858 be-
ing removed. This is an extraordinary
large number, sclipsing anything in
Oxner's cases by %, Mrs. LaFond is do
ing nicely.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-07-05

Merrill Lemay arrived Monday after
noon from Great Falls, Montana, to at.
tend the funeral Of his mother, but ar
rived too late for the obsequies. The
other children were all here for the last
sad rites. =,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-07-05

I Sylvester & Nichols, now located in
their new quarters, worked day and
night crew manufacturing ice cream
for their Fourth Of July trade; Over
$500 gallons Of ice cream were made
up to Wednesday for the great cele'
bration. 4~- --..-
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-07-05

Three of the local mail earriers made
g motorcycle trip to Mile Laes ~, ,1aks
Saturday afternoon and Sunday. They Tlh.
went over the wrong road through mis-
direction and were forced to stop over
night near Vineland; otherwise the
trip was q very enjoyable one. (. <. r. +.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-07-05
PIKE CREEK BRIDGE OPEN, TO
s. TRAFFIC.

A. J. Fem came in from Long
Prairie Wednesday, where he had been
overseeing some state road work.
MI. Fem states that the Pike Creek
bridge is now open to traffic, and that
the approaches to it on both sides have
been fixed so that approaching auto
mobiles and wagons can be seen before
thriving at the bridge. Seven or eight
teams have been at work during the
past week cutting through the hill and
removing the trees, ETC., obscuring the
view on the south side.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-07-05

The G. J. Jackson saloon, located in
the John Dolan building on Broadway
east, has been disposed Of to Albert j.
.Halland Of Monticello, who expects to
take charge Of it about July 18th. Ap.
plication has been made by him for 9
liquor license. -,.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-07-05

John Bursey, son of Joseph Bursey,
Route No. l, Royalton, passed away
Thursday afternoon of last week at the
local hospital, death being due to
Pneumonia. Deceased had been at the
hospital but a few hours when death
ensued. =
The reamains were taken to Bowlus,
where interment took place.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-07-05

The printers as well as the other
citizens of the city enjoyed the Fourth
and as a consequence we will have no
notice Of the occurances Of the day
until next week.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-07-05

j. W. Berg has purchased a Baby
Six Mitchell automobile and it was
brought up from Minneapolis Tuesday.
Congressman G. A. Lindbergh purchas-
ed five-passenger Ford car and It was
brought up Saturday night. .sss
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-07-05

The special term Of the district court
to be held here. for the Page murder
case will convene next. Monday, with
Judge N. D. Taylor on the bench: !,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-07-05

German Evangelical Lutheran Church
Luther lions congregation, Rev. F.
J. Oehlert, pastor, 400 Third avenue
northeast. Randall, mission feast fore
noon at 10 O'Clock and afternon 2:30
by Rev. Leopold Kruger, -Melrose,
city services p. m.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Clemmens OF
Minneapolis are guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrew Swedback. Mr.. Clemmens is en-
gagged while here in painting the in
terror OF the Beaver Dam Creamery,
which is being given three coats Of
white paint, which when completed win
give very neat appearance to the
creamery. I.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-07-05

= Willie Young Of Little Falls town
on Wednesday collected $3.50 bounty
for a wolf which he killed in the town
Of Belle Prairie.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-07-05

Chemical company: No. /; ~~>~,..
Z services -. $50.
Hose. Co. No. 2, services. ..~x: 3.75
Hook and Ladder Co., services 4. 90
Hose Go. No. l, services. .....,: $50
Mrs. Rose: Sumner, Washing
towels 4.3o
Carlson Bros, merchandise for .
city hall .. ................. 10
Morrison County Lumber COM
pany, wood ................ 200
VIM. Burkel, hauling apparatus $50
Frank Sand, hauling apparatus $50
Miscellaneous
Ed. Smitzer, assisting city en-
glneer ........... 1.zo
Victor schallern, recording deed 200
G. n. Enke, fixing flag staff etc 48.85
Joseph Lafond, hauling rock. 1.12
Walter Randall, assisting city
Phil. issSfs 5. Randall, giving grade: 100 100
Little Falls Plumbing and
Cycle company, merchandise. 2.S5
John Hinder, laying cement
1lOOr l1.V
Morrison County Lumber COM
pany, lumber >. .......... 2.1S
L. J. Drellack, sidewalk rebate $40
Brown Transfer Co., freight
and drayage ............ 30
Little Falls Water Power COM
pany, supplies ............. 2.60
Little Falls Water Power COM
pany, lighting .. ........... 307> >12
Little Falls Water Power COM. .
pany, hydrant rental g.. .... $40. rs
Transcript Publishing company,
legal printing :. ......... 464. 10
Phil 8. Randall, city engineer. $500
Ed. emitzer, assisting city en- :
Morrison County Lumber COM 4.
{ pany, wood for city hail.. 2.85
j.. L. Metcalf, hauling rock. -: 1.8S
Little Falls Hardware COM ~.
pany, coal, etc. to city hall ..13. 80
Camille st. Marie, cleaning
s vanlt ..r...:.. 80. ..... =. 90
Eich & Siefert, -culvert material %. .43
Street commissioner pay roll. 395. 10
Poor
Carlson Bros, merchandise. 90. 1900
st. Gabriel's Hospital, care Of
poor 4o.OO
Bill of Howe Scale company, sum Of
$4O5, was laid on the table until the
lob was entirely completed.
Bill of st. Gabriel's hospital, sum
Of $42 for room for cancer patient, left
on table for investigation.
& Adjournment was taken to July 13.
John Simon was granted q liquor
license at q special meeting OF the city