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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-02
News Notes " Wisacky.

Wsacky. Sept. 29.-Farmers are
rushing with the cotton crop. which
seems to be very short. The present
rain interferes greatly with the work.
Some are preparing to plant large
ly Of oats.
There Is some sickness I'm the COM
munity at this time.
Mr.. j. II. Williams has two chill
dren quite sick with malarial fever.
Mrs. X. J. Williams continue quite
feeble. She has recently been Ill
with malarial fever. Her blindness
does not improve.
MIR. NJ. l.. Williams continue to suf-
fer with his eyes. The trouble is
not better.
The girls and boys have returned to
the different colleges and the neigh
borhood Is lonely.
Miss Peck. OF Union. Is teaching
at Wisacky
Miss Outes Of Chester will teach
the Ivanhoc school.
Mrs. Dr. Shircr and daughter of
~. stephens have gccn visiting rcla-
tives here the past week.
Miss Sallic Lcdingham of CONWAY.
is i'm our midst for A few weeks
Mrs. w. II. Shircr and little daugh-
ter. OF BshOpvillc, have been visit
ing here this week.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-02

The advance agent OF Buffalo Bill
and Pawncc BiUs Wild West shows
which vii be here or October % stat
ed while I'm the city Monday morning
that he had been here twelve years
ago and again four Years ago and I'm
that tim" Sumter had grown more
than any other town which he had
visited anywhere IN the West or
South.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-02
SAVANNAH TROOPS At HOME.
Col. OLeary Says Battalion i'm Au-
gusta Should be Able To Maintain
Order There.

Savannah, Ga. sept. 29.-Col. NJ.
j. Q. leary, who has been in COM
mand fthe troops at Augusta. re-
turned To Savannah today. together
with the Georgia HusSars. under COM
mand of Capt. r. =. Mcintyre. ar
riving here ~ ! o,'cck this after
noon. Col Leary said today that
the Waynesboro company had also
been relieved and sent home. and that
the four Augusta companies. under
command OF Mai. Levy. have perfect
control Of the situation The bat
TALON now on duty at Augusta" he
said, should be able to maintain per
feet ordcr thcrc."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-02

Lynn Shoe Workers to Quit Work for
"a Hours

Boston Sept "a 24-hour strike
tomorrow In sympathy with the Law
renee protest" strike was voted
unanimously tonight at a meeting Of
1000 shoe workers in Lynn. The
Lynn workers plan to march to Sa-
lem. where the trial Of Ettor. Giovan-
nitti and Caruso Is to take place.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-02
RICHMOND BOOSTERS APPRE-
CIATIVE.
Letter to Mr.. j. III. Levy Tells Of
Feelings of Visitors for Sumter.

The following letter. which IS self
explanatory, has something of the
true ring" to it and makes Sumter
citizens feel proud of the reception
given at this place to the Booster
citizens Of Richmond: }
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-02

Mr.. H. w Folsom was out ON the
several weeks. during which time he
has been laid up with lnnammatory
eczema.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-02

MI Robert II. Kecls left Monday
morning for Charleston. where he has
accepted a position in the News and
Courier printing department.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-02

Cotton sold for If Sic cents on the
local market Monday.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1912-08-15

of them will be used Tor the agrl-
cultural exhibits. One end of this
will be used as the domestic science
demonstration room. This is going
to be a feature and will not only be
of great practical value but interest
ing to old and young. The country
schools of Kent, Auburn, Enumclaw
and Belvue will each have day of
instructions and they will also feed
one hundred invited guests. Tie
city schools will have the two other
days.
The second building will be turned
over to the women of the county. 1t
will contain the finest lot of women s
work ever exhibited in King county.
The one end will be devoted to art
exhibits and specimens of china
painting. The building has been we'll
constructed and a Waterman will be
provided day and night.
Every precaution will be taken TO
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1912-08-15

What good slogan means has been
demonstrated recently with regard to
Wenatchee. The people of this fruit
district some years ago adopted the
catch PHI ase" Home Of the Big Red
Apple. 1t has become SO we'll known
that a letter addressed to Ween-
alchee- lite. "Home OF the Big Red
Apple, u. s. A." was promptly de-
llvered to the proper person. For
district to become SO we'll known in
dicates that it has pretty we'll ground
its slogan into the minds of the
people. From an advertising stand
point. this is a big asset. Slogan
which fail TO catch are usually clumsy
and not apt.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1912-08-15
APPLES
TWO NEW FAIR BUILDINGS.

Two buildings each 10 feet long by
SO wide are just being finished at the
King Couny fair grounds which have
been built with special reference for
the exhibits they will contain. One
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1912-08-15
HAY

Conditioned per cent of normal,
compared with 85.2 per cent last
month, 68.6 per cent last year and
1915 per cent, average for the past
four years. Indicated for the past
four yields per acre, l.. 40 tons, COM
pare with l. IA tons last year and 1.42
tons, average yield for five years 1906
10.
APPLES
Condition-65.8 per cent of normal,
compared with 67.9 per cent last
month, $50 last year and $50 per
cent, average for the past ten years.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1912-08-15
care for eXLibitS.

care for eXLibitS.
The school exhibit will be placed
over the big grand stand where two
promised A lecture room has been
pr ovided and will be valuable feat
ure.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1912-08-15
CROP REPORT.

The August crop report of the crop
reporting bureau of statistics, United
States department of agriculture,
made up from reports of its agents
and correspondents throughout the
country, gives preliminary estimate
of the yield and quality of winter
wheat; the condition on August 1st
Tor at time of harvest) of spring
wheat, corn, oats, barley, potatoes,
tobacco, flax, rice and apples.
CORN
Condition-80 per cent of normal,
compared with 81.5 per cent last
month, Co.. 6 per cent last year and
81. 8 per cent the average for the past
ten years. Indicated yield per acre
26 bushels, compared with 23.9 last
year and 81 averge yield per Gre for
the five years 1906 10.
WINTER WHEAT
1t is estimated the yield per acre is
1871 bushels. compared with IA. 8
bushels last year and 15.5 bushels
average for five years 1906-10. On the
are planted, 25, 744, 600 acres it is
estimated the total production of
winter wheat is 800, 900, 900 bushels,
compared with 43O, CSC. 900 bushels
last year.
SPRING WHEAT
Condition-9O. per cent of normal,
compared with 1913 per cent last
month, 1913 per cent last year and
1913 per cent average for past ten
years. Indicated yield per acre 10. l
bushels, compared with 9. bushels last
year and 49, bushels. average yield
per acre for FIVE years 19O6.1O.
OATS
Condition -9O.3 per cent of normal,
compared with 1872 per cent last
month. 65.7 per cent last year and
8l.4 per cent, average condition for
the past ten years. Indicated yield
per acre 31.9 bushels, compared with
"a. bushels last year and 28.4 bushels,
average for five years 19O6-1O.
BARLEY
Condition-89.l per cent of normal,
compared with 1873 per cent last
month, 66.2 per cent last year and
SO. per cent average for the past ten
years. Indicated yield per acre. 26.7
bushels, compared with q bushels
last year and "a. 8 bushels average for
five years 1906-1O.
The area planted to rye is estimated
at about 2,O97, 600 acres, compared
with 2, 1877, 600 increase last year, g.
1876, 900 acres in 1910 and 2, 1876, 900
acres in 1909. 1t is estimated the
yield per acre is 1863 bushels, com
pared with 1876 bushels last year and
1873 bushels average OF five years 1906
10.
WHITE POTATOES
Condition-87. 3 per cent of normal,
compared with $50 per cent last
month, ~ per cent last year and
A
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1912-08-15
The Center Control
BY r. E. Olds, Designer

Nearly every builder of high grade is design
Ing center control.
In another year. cars with side levers which block
salabe.
Bear this in mind in selecting The side lever
car is back number, every maker knows.
Left Side Drive
In some cars the side levers are merely moved to
the center That idea won't do. Men want to get
rid of the reaching They want the front of the
to be clear.
In REQ the Fifth there is only lever, and that
is placed close to the seat. All the gear shifting is
done by moving this lever only three inches in each
of four directions
There are no brake levers, for both the brakes
operated by foot pedals.
This arrangement permits of the left side drive,
in electric cars. The driver sits close to the
which he passes. He is the up side of the road.
In making any turn which crosses road he is sitting
where he can look back.
to permit of the left side drive Every car is coming
to it fast models be changed. The side
levers and the right side drive going out at
This Years Sensation
REQ the Fifth with the control, has been this
years sensation. Our spring output was five times
oversold.
In all the rs years have spent in this industry
have never seen such popular car.
1t is this amazing demand which has driven makers
to the immediate adoption of center control.
RIM. OWEN & CO., General Sales Agents
Canadian Factory
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1912-08-15

REQ the Fifth is sold by dealers in thousand
towns. Write for cataog, showing all styles of
bodies, and we will tell you where to see it. Address
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1912-08-15
Then the Price of $1,O55

And the underprce has been another sensation.
We fixed the initial price at ,055, which is 5000
below any in its class.
The price of this must soon be advanced, be-
cause of advancing materials. 1t is much too low.
But the price Tins at 81 ,055 while present
materials last.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1912-08-15
WHITE POTATOES

Condition-87.5 per cent of nor NAL,
compared with 88.9 per cent last
month, II per cent last year and ~ 4
per cent average for the past nine
years. Indicated yield per acre, A
bushels, compared with bushels last
year and 81 bushels average for FIVE
years 19G6-l0.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1912-08-15
But That Isn't All

There are other beside center control for
this cars immense popularity.
1t is the final result of my rs years spent in
building. In every detail it marks the best know.
The built under my supervision And
insist absolute perfection.
The steel is twice analysed before and after treating
The gears are tested in crushing machine of so
tons capacity.
Parts ground and over to get utter exactness
The parts in each car pass thousand inspections
Engines put through five severe tests-48 hours
in ALL
Finished tested and over.
There in this Is roller bearings Ball bear
ings nowhere used, save in the clutch and fan.
The bodies are finished in II coats. The seats
luxurious. The tonneau is roomy
With fetimes reputation at stake on this car,
know am mighty careful
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-05-16
TOTAL POSTAL SAVINGS BANK
DEPOSITS ARE NOW $4,000 900

Washington, d. C.-Nearly half the
total of Postal savings banks deposits
in the country ire in the Offices of
the 80 largest cities, according to a
statement OF the post office depart
ment today. OF deposits aggregating
$16,2OO,O 900 on March 81 $6,473,641
was confined to three cities. New
York and Brooklyn together had ST.
162,26S, Chicago 5000 ,S41. Port
land, Oregon, is third with $407.547.
st. Paul Fourth, San Francisco fifth,
and Cincinnati sixth.
Deposits largely increased during
March, the greatest gain being by
Columbus, Ohio. with 1856 per cent.
The average amounts deposited far
exceed the average withdrawn.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-05-16
CLOTHES LINE CAUSE
OF NC MACNN'S DEATH
ALEXANDRIA. MAN KNOCKED
FROM WAGON AND THE FALL
BREAKS HIS NECK.

Alexandria, S. D.--James McMack-
in. father of Ditch Contractor w. ].
McMaCh.n of this city, was instantly
at 9:3O O'Clock Thursday NOR
ming ~ being thrown from a wagon
and his neck broken in the fall. De-
ceased had lived hero with his son
since last fall, when he came from
his homestead west of the Missouri
river, and was intending soon to re-
turn and complete his term of resi-
dence upon the same. He was q ma
tive of Iowa and has been a resident
of South Dakota since 1905.
The accident was caused by driv-
ing under a clothes line, which, COM
mug in contact with his face threw
him from the wagon.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-05-16
A MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER.

Mrs. f. Ii Winsor and Mrs. Geo,
q. kimball gave m OF the pref
uest social functions of the season
Thursday afternoon, when they EN-
%tertained at a n o'clock luncheon
in honor of Miss RoXena Buttertield
who will be one of the early June
home of Mrs. Winsor. The decora-
lions were of a bridal character, and
were arranged with fine taste and APP
preparedness. The two tables, at
which plates were laid for twenty
guests, were decorated in yellow and
white, with spring yellow flowers and
daises. At the table where the bride
elect sat it was decorated with large
white satin bows at eacn corner, one
OF which was at Miss Butterf 'eld's
plate and two bows adorned the chair
she occupied at the table. The place
cards We're of Il unique character and
will long be retained at souvenirs of
the occasion. The cards were tied
with yellow ribbon, containing the
name of the guest. On the reverse
side when turned over revealed a
photograph of the bride-clect, the re-
tention of which was much appreciate
ed. The luncheon was served in five
courses, and the menu was a delight
full one. After the refreshments were
served, the shower part of the after
noon was carried into effect. A ring
at the door indicated the arrival of
the eXpres3man with a large box for
Miss Butterfield. Amidst suppressed
excitement the young lady opened the
box and to her amaZement there was
revealed many beautiful things as the
gifts of her friends. The shower was
of a miscellaneous character and the
presents were beautiful and a%ppropri-
lite, each one of which spoke of an
exceptionally kindly feeling for Miss
Butterfield. The afternoon was spent
very happily in social conversation,
and at the seasonable hour the guests
took their departure after extending
their sincere thanks to the hostess for
the pleasant afternoon. -
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-05-16
A. MISSIONARY AFFAIR.

A large company thoroughly enjoy
ed the special program given by the
young ladies of the university Fri
day night in the parlors of the First
Methodist church. The program was
under theS auspices of the Woman's
Foreign Missionary society. Miss Ogin
had charge of it. Mrs. Hoaglend con
Quoted the devotions. The ladies re-
presenting the various countries were
finely arrayed in the characteristic
garb of the natives. The program be-
gun with a brief address by Prof. Mar
tin. Japan was represented by Miss
Ludwig, Mexico by Miss Shepherd,
India by Miss McGill, who was born
in that country. An interesting letter
from Miss White formerly of the ID.
w. IT,, now in Japan, was read by
Miss Whalen. Miss Florence Morris
gave a beautiful vocal solo and Mrs.
Vermilyea, the president of the dis
trict, conducted the birthday offer
ing. Many curios were on exhibition
and after the program refreshments
were served. The bill of fare was
Chop-suey from China, tea from Jap
an and chilli from Mexico. There were
many visitors present and it was in
every way a delightful occasion. e
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-05-16
IN SOCIAL CIRCLES

fine finish. Pref. G. S. Dalgcty, OF
the University, presented a reading
in his usual good style, and in a way
to receive the strong applause OF the
audience. Al of the numbers were
encored and Il double program was
given as & result. The collection
taken at the door was a generous
one. and the receipts go to help de-
fray the expenses OF the orchestra.
The scholars in Mrs. Tilley's Sunday
school class sold ice cream during
the evening and added quite q little
to the receipts. The orchestra Is a
strong feature in the service of the
church and is heard with a good deal
of regularity.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-05-16
TWO KILLED AT SWITCH.

Vincennes, Ind.-Two were willed
and others We're injured at Smiths
Switch today, when the Chicago &
Eastern Illinois railroads Dixie Flyl
er side swiped a freight train. The
dead are w. L. Miller, of vicksburg,
Ind, and S. NJ. Hyatt, of Shelbu1n,
Ind. The fatally injured is Joseph
Ramsey. of Clinton, Pa,
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-05-16
RAISING MORE SUGAR BETS

Gale, S. D.-Sugar beets will be
grown extensively in the Belle Four
che valley this year. Farmers under
the project have become interested
and the commercial clubs have taken
it up and are offering prizes for the
best beets grown. The beet sugar fac
tory at Scotte Bluff, Neb., has agreed
to take all the bcets that can be sup
piled rom this section and will pay
$3.50 per ton for them delivered in
Belle Fourche.
eli.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-05-16
COLLEGE CLASSES BANQUET.

Friday evening occurred the annual
banquet Of the seniors and juniors of
Dakota Wesleyan university, and this
is one occasion of the year when the
two classes can be seated at the same
table and get along in harmonious re-
lations. The banquet was held in the
of the Congregational
at $50 o'clock, and vas serv-
ed by the Ladies' Aid society. Plates
were laid for sixty guests, and the
tables were profusely decorated with
lilacs. The seniors appeared in their
caps and gowns in honor of the oc-
casion. After the splendid menu had
been served, Miss Grace Piper, who
acted as toastmistress. called for or.
der and presented the speakers of the
evening, when four toasts We're re-
sDontled to, as follows: Looking
Backward Miss Lois Anderson;
Looking Inward, DR.. j.. l.. Seaton;
Looking Forward" Guy Cook; and
Looking Outward" Prof. S. d. var
Benthuysen. The remarks We're very
much enjoyed and some fine thoughts
and suggestions were offered by the
various speakers. One Of the good fea.
lures of the evening was the music
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-05-16

If We purify. our blood, keep our
bowels regular, We are most certain
to keep off dangerous spring diseases.
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea is the
leading blood purifier and bowel reg
plator; cleanses the system of all i'm
purities. 35c, tea of tabs.--J. H.
Ferris.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-05-16

CHURCH ORCHESTRA CONCERT.
The Baptist church orchestra
gave it's first concert of the season
day evening to an audience of very
showed the highest appreciation of
the efforts of the members, whose
m%usicianly ability was displayed in
several numbers of the better class of
music. The personnel of the orches-
ira is made UP of the following:
First v%iolins, Whitney Morris, Isaac
Jackson; second violins, Marguerite
Tilley, LYDIA Kjelmyr, Harold Meyer;
clarinet, p. Lynch, cornet, l.. Bricden-
bach; trombone, c. A. Neish, bass
viol, Mr.. Niblick; pianiste, Miss Ada
Tilley. The orchestra is directed by
Mrs. Benz. F. Tilley. and she car
Bried successfully thru several excel
lent numbers, among which were Re
lance overture, by Hazel, and
Lang's "Flower Song both of which
were rendered with admirable pre-
cision and unison of tone quality
that was fine. the "Credo" over
ture and the descriptive number
Anthony and Cleopatra" were pre-
sente6 with splendid skill. C. A.
Neisch played a trombone solo with
good tone quality and technique.
Ada Tilley added to the richness of
the program with a vocal number,
given with a pure voice that was at
tractive. Messrs. Norris and Jacob
son played a violin duet that demon
stratcd a fine adaptability on their
part, end gave tie number with a
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-05-16

Mrs Sidney w. Smith entertain
ed the members of the Wednesday
bridDe club at Ter home Wednesday
afternoon and had in as guests Mrs.
d. j. Noble and Mrs. c. w. Downey.
The afternoon was spent in playing
bridge whist, which the members
and guests enjoyed to the full. Mrs.
Smith held the high score'and was
awarded the club fork. Mrs. Noble
was awarded the guest prize. The
hostess served some delightful re-
freshments at the close of the after
noon. 4
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-05-16


Fred Glaze of Chamberlain, S. d..
and Miss Edna Willioms of Hastings,
Iowa, net in Mitchell Thursday af-
.ternoon to be joined in matrimony.
After securing the necessary license
they repaired to the office of Judge
Drak@, who tied the matrimonial
knot in the most approved fashion.
The bridal couple was attended by
Mr.. and Mrs. c. NJ. G~eave relatives of
tno bride. Mr.. and Mrs. Glaze de-
parted on TIL evening train for
Tripp, where they will remain for a
few days and then return to Chamr-
beriain to take up their home.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-05-16

A quiet wedding event occurred
Wednesday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac
Spears, 500 Fourth Avenue east,
when Miss Grace Fultz, daughter of
Mrs. Spears, was united in marriage
to Haleck Harold. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. II. w. Loose,
pastor of the German Evangelical
church, in the presence of a few
friendG and relatives. THE bride =
Wore a gown CT pale blue silk and
carried flowers. The decorations
apple blossoms and were used
in pro'usion. After the ceremony
and the congratulations mad been
extended, a fine luncheon was served
by Mrs. Spears. The bridal couple
received some very nice presents
from friends and relatives as an at
hesitation , respect and esteem.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-05-16

Wednesday was the eightieth birth
day of George Murner, one of the old
and respected citizens of the city and
county, and in honor of the occasion,
without letting Mr.. Murner know of
what was in store, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
lam Koch invited a few of oldtime
friends and acquaintance of Mr..
Murner to spend a social evening,
which was made up OF cards and Wis
iting. The old gentleman enjoyed the
affair very much indeed and was
much surprised when the group came
in upon him. The friends remember
ed him very kindly with some tokens
of respect. Mrs. Koch served refresh
ments during the evening, and many
kind wishes were extended to the
venerable gentleman when the guests
took their departure.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-05-16

Mrs. Thomts Morgans entertained
Thursday afternoon at a Kensington
in compliment to Mrs. Hattie Nc
Keen, who formerly lived mere and
bass many friends who We're glad in
deed to meet her again. The time was
spent in doing fancy work and visit
ing, until the time came for the eA
freshments, when the hostess served
an appetizing menu. Mrs. McKeon,
has been visiting her mother, Mrs.
Goodwin, and departed Friday night
for her home at Chandler, Mimi.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-05-16
rendered by the university orchestra,
which played several fine selections
while the menu was being served.
LOCAL SOCIETY NOTES.

The Dakota club was entertained
Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. ID. c..
Cordry at the last meeting of the year
and the game of bridge whist was
played with an unceasing interest.
When the cores were counted up, the
head prize vas awarded to Mrs. Vir-
gil Boyles. The O for the year has
also been kept and a prize was award
ed to the lady that held the highest
for the season. This was presented
to Mrs. G. f. Kleinau. At The close
of the afternoon soma fine refresh-
ments were served, which were o n
tributed by the members.