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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-16
POST { IN FINE CONDITION,
OFFICERS ELECTED AT A RE.
CENT MEETING AND PLANS
MADE FOR FISH FRY.
H. u witherspoon to Head Local Il.
Il. A., Men During the Ycar-Dcle-
gates Elected to Annual State Con-
vention at Spartanburg--Otlic
Matters.

At recent meeting OF Post G, T
p A.. officers for tho ensuing yea,
were elected. delegates chosen for the
annual State Convention and Other
matters of interest and importanc,
transacted.
The following officers were elected
President. E. l. witherspoon.
vice-president. w. r. Phillips.
Secretary and Treasurer, Geo. C.
Warren.
Board Of directors for the year: f
J. Henry. c. s. Anderson. l.. /. Par.
rott. C.. ,B. Yeadon. b. r.. Compton
w. Percy Smith. and j. w. McKeiver
Chaplain, j. +. Marion.
Surgeon, Archie China.
IL was found that there were seven.
V-one members OF the post In good
standing which entitled Post G. to 1C
delegates to the annual state Conven-
tlon which meets at spartanbure
May 7th. sth and 9th. The fol.
lowing delegates were elected to &c
to the convention: c. B. Yeadon, L.
i. Parrott, w. II. Phillips. w. b
Boyle. w. Percy Smith. II. l.. wither.
spoon. Geo. c. Warren. +. j. Henry
&. 8. Anderson, and j. w. McKeiver
IL was decided that these delegates
must notify the president. E. L. With.
erspoon. by May LIST, II they will at.
tend the convention In order tha,
their places may be filled by appoint.
ment OF other delegates, SO that the
post will have a full delegation at the
state Convention. The president and
secretary were empowered to appoint
delegates TO mi any vacancies which
might occur. 1t was further decided
to pay the railroad fare OF the dele.
gates to Spartanburg out Of the post
funds and to make reservations at Q
hotel in spartanburg for them dur.
Ing their stay In that city.
Another matter OF interest which
N"sa'o W 80 hht btttAlik was tHe nOlu-
ing OF the annual fish fry. 1t wa,
decided to have the fish fry ut Po.
Gala Springs on Friday. April 18TH
In order to attend the members OF
the post were asked to meet at the
postoffice at 8 o'clock In the afternoon
In order to be taken out to the fish
fry. Those members who have auto
mobiles were requested to have them
on hand at tvs time to aid In taking
out their less fortunate fellow mem.
bers OF the post. The expenses In.
CURED In having the fish fry will bC
paid out OF the post funds.
The following committee has tn,
fish fry In charge: w. u. Boyle, c
B. Yeadon. w. Percy Smith. w. II
Phillips. l. I. Parrots M. III. Beck
and E..L. witherspoon.
Thcopost is I'm a nourishing condi
ton and one OF the strongest in tn,
State. re
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-16

win few more years Of protection,
be able to stand alone without this
aid or any other subsidy. But with
the cane sugar grown here it is differ
ent. chiefly because of conditions Of
climate and soil. But tariff reduc-
tions are bound to come and the pres
cnt bill seems to meet the situation "
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-16
DISCUSS GIRL QUESTION.
Problems Affecting Young Women
Discussed at Convention OF ". w.
&. A. I'm Richmond.

Richmond, Va, April 10.-Prob-
lens affecting the welfare Of young
girls were discussed at today's ses-
sions Of the fourth biennial conven
ton Of the Young Womens' Christian
association. How the association
hopes to deal with the danger to girls
was explained by Miss Mabel Crafty,
general secretary Of the national
board.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-16

The laying OF the pipe on Mary
and Sumter streets has been com
plcted and the line has been extended
for some distance down Bee street.
However, IL still has To he extended
several hundred feet further before
II reaches the lowest point on the
street. to which place Council dl.
reCted It's extension.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-16
COL. HENDERSON TO SPEAK.
Prominent Aiken Lawyer Selected to /,
Address Veterans at Chattanooga
Gathering.

Aiken, April S.-Gen. Bennett H.
Young commander in chief Of the
United States Confederate Veterans
of the South, has given South Caro-
lima the signal honor of supplying the
annual orator at the reunion to be
held in Chattanooga the latter por-
ton of next month. Col. Daniel S.
HENDERSON of Aiken has been invit-
ed to fill that place and has ac-
cepted.
Previously this position has been
filled by many distinguished men,
among them John B. Gordon, John
w. Daniels. Fitzhugh Lee and Ben
net II. Young.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-16

Columbia, April 11.-After hearing
in the case Of Black against The State
for libel, Judge Sease this morning
issued an order granting the motion,
unless the plaintiff would agree to ac-
cept 5000 damages in lieu of $4,000
awarded by jury.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-16

Since the pipe laying on Mary street
was completed part OF that street has
been opened for traffic. but there is
still a considerable distance that has
not been opened mp into street.
There is also n big ditch lying along
the street for several hundred feet
which needs to he filed up.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-16

The Zig floods that hurt the towns
helped the crops Nature IL always
en- Optimist st-Phlladclphia Ledger.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-16

The sale of law at Albany is anothI
rr extra haZardous' business. .-
Brooklyn Eagle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-10
RE AL ESTATE
FOR SALE

Nice room house Columbia road about lot good
barn, outlouses and garden spot Terms if desired.
house Columbia road good lot with
house back yard good barn and ouhouses and garden
New house Covar street. half story be turned
large lot with good garden and bear
ing fruit Easy
Hawange place with about 10 land nice dwelling and
outhouses also three adjoining lots, bargain
Large lot desirable location, block from de-
blocks from posoce e0x443 large barn
in good investment
house with land in Edge6ed bargain.
3acre lot side Beaver Dam known Brick Yard place.
Il land Modoc well fenced dwelling and out
also lot with house and
ing Just across railroad from place easy
l65.acre miles from Red Oak Grove miles from
Clark's Hill bargain easy terms.
l33-acre miles Edgefed New Cut road 90
PASTURE in woodland SO under cultivation,
new DWELLING houses, 2sory barn, buggy
houses house and blacksmith running branches place
bargain with terms to suit
miles from Modoc 90 PASTURE 40 acres in
woodland baauce under cultivation, dwelling, tenant
houses barn. stables and buggy house. also have arac
propositions Georgia and Florida TIMBER urpentne truck
fruit and agricultural Call write write list of
your wants with and will do the
o. P. BRIGHT, Real Estate Agt., EDGEFIELD, S. c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-10
Yes Paint

May be high next year, so much
work has been put off and more
will be.
Men don't know that it cost more
money to wait than to paint; it costs
about 10 per cent to wait, and not
over for the extra price.
What is 5? About $3.50 on the
average job $4,000 square feet; 10
gallons Devoe, Is of average paint,
yes 20 of some.
Suppose there's plenty of oil next
year, won't paint 60 down? Yes, a
little; there can't be plenty of oil;
the demand settles that. Half the
work of last year and this is wait
ing; SO stupid we are.
Devoe.
Stewart & Kernaghan sells it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-10
Masters Sale.

State of South Carolina, County of
Edgefeld, Court of Common
Pleas. Bank of Western Caro-
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Lewis and J. B. Lewis-Defen-
dants.
Pursuant to the decree in this
cause, I will offer for sale at public
out-cry, 20 the highest bidder, be-
fore the Court House Town of
Edgefeld and State of South Caro-
lima, on salesday in October 1913,
the same being the 9Th day of said
month, between the legal hours of
sale, the following described realty,
TO wit:
"All that piece, parcel or lot of
land, lying, being and situate in TIE
Town of Johnston, County and
State aforesaid, containing one ID
acre, more or less bounded on the
north by lands of j. D. Edison, on
the west by lands of J. D. Edison,
south by M. E. church parsonage e
and on the east by the Columbia
road.
Terms of Sale Cash. If purchas-
er does not comply with terms Of
sale within one hour after sale,
same will be resold at former pur-
chaser's risk if satisfactory arrange
ment cannot be made with Plain
tiffs Attorney and the Master.
Purchaser to pay for papers.
S. NJ. Smith,
Master. E. G. S. G.
Sept. 10, l9l3-3t.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-10
Trustees Notice.

The trustees of every school dis
trict in Edgefeld county are re-
ouested to meet me in the Edgefeld
High School auditorium at eleven
O'Clock, Saturday, Sept. 20. We
wish an informal discussion of the
school affairs of our County, and
hope that great deal may be ac-
complished. State Supt- Swearin-
gen will he with US, and it will be q
fine opportunity to bring up any
question. I shall have other expe-
rienced educators who will come to
talk with us and answer questions.
The public is invited to join us, but
l trust large number of trustees
will respond.
w. W. Fuller.
Co. Supt. Ed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-10
Classified Column.

5o-LIGHT DAVIS acetylene gas
generator cheap, along with full
complement of fixtures, piping, etc.
Can be seen in operation now. Will
beIeplaced by electric lights. Make
US an offer. Carolina Public Ser.
vice Co., Johnston, S. G. 9-lo-tf.
GASOLINE ENGINE at bar
gain; 2 horsepower, McVicar, hor-
izontal; in use only short time, in
perfect condition. Being replaced
by electric power. Make an offer.
Carolina Public Service Co., John-
ston. S. G. 9-lo-tf.
FOR SALE: Settur puppies, bred
in the purple. Two months old.
Five dollars. Address Hunter,
c ire Advertiser.
FOR RENT: A suite of rooms in
the Addison residence near the
Baptist church. Possession given
the first of October. J. L. Addi-
son. clio.
FOR SALE: A yoke of young
oxen, we'll broken. Milton Parker.
9-l0.
FOR SALE good milk COW
calf six weeks old. Apply at The
Advertiser Office.
FOR S A L E-A secondhand
square piano, mahogony case. W..
H. Dorm.
FOR SALE--Fifteen horse-pow-
er Fairbank-Morse gasoline engine.
Practically as good as new. j. K.
Cantelou. s-272t.
FOR SALE-Several good milk
COWS and TWO horses. George w.
Adams. 6-27.
FOR SALE-30,0C0 feet of sea-
soned weatherboarding and ceiling.
s.27-6t. David Stroller.
FOR SALE: Large fve-year-old
black mare. H. E. Quarles, Edge
field, S. G.
FOR RENT-Desirable 7-room
house with about an acre lot, or
main street O. P. Bright, rea
estate.
FOR SALE-A cream separator
in perfect condition, one of tht
most reliable machines made. +
N. K. Bailey.
FOR SALE-A fve-room hous,
on lot of three acres more or less
| with barn and outbuildings, know
as the Dobey place; also a thre
acre lot with two-room tenant hous
thereon, running water on botl
places. For price. terms, etc., cal
A. E. Padgett, real estate agent. +
N. K. Bailey.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-10

Every ''THORNHILL" wagon
is made by the mcs' improved meth
DDS, in the most modern plant in
the world, and quality reigns su-
preme. Wilson d Csntelou.
FOR SALE, THE BEST FARM
in Edgetield county. 1905 acres.
Level and fertile. Proper mix
ture of sand and clay; easy to
work. Has magnificent crop.
on it now. Good time to see the
place. I miles southeast of Edge
field. Will sell to one strong
man or syndicate of them. E.
J. Norris, real estate, Edgefeld.
S. G.
Ice tea glasses at soc per set.
Penn & Holstein.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-10
Dierrhoea Quickly Cured.

II was taken with diarrhoea and
Mr.. Torks. the merchant here, per-
suaded me to try a bottle of Cham
berlain's collie, cholera and diar-
rhoea remedy. After taking one.
dose of it l was cured. 1t also cured
others that I gave it TO-" writes M
E Gebhart, Oriole, Pa. That is not.
at all unusual. An ordinary attack
of diarrhoea can almost invariably
be cured by one or two doses of
this remedy. For sale by all dealers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-10
Teachers Examination.

The next regular teachers exami-
nation will be held Friday, Oct. 8.
The subjects will embrace English
Grammar, Geography, Physiology
and Hygiene, Arithmetic, United
States History, Civics and Current
Events, Pedagogy, Agriculture, and
Algebra. White applicants will
report at the courthouse, and color
ed applicants at the Macedonia
School. Work will begin prompt
ly at $50 o'clock.
w. w. Fuller,
Co. Supt. Ed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-10
E. j. NORRIS, Agt.,
Edgefield, S. C..

Farm of ITO acres, with new Q
story colonial dwelling, large barn,
crib. etc.
9 miles north Of Edge6eld, un-
failing. we'll at residence, two others
at tenant houses, l25 acres in high
state cultivation, fine timber lands,
to orchards, splendid pasture, in
side Free School district, a charm
ing place and location.
Nice 7-loom dwelling, nearly new,
in Trenton, interior elegantly and
conveniently finished. Good loca-
tion, ornamental surroundings, a
lovely place.
E. J. NORRIS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-10
Successful Coat Suit Sale.

The made-to-measure coat suit
sale which has been conducted for
tie past two weeks by Rives Bros
has been a decided success. In spite
Of the warm weather they have TAX
an a large number of orders for
special suits and have sold many of
the sample suits. This is splendid
opportunity for the EdgeGeld ladies
to secure suits made to their meas.
ure, or if they like the samples
which are on exhibition they can
buy one of them. ADV.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-10
DIPPY DOPE.
Do You Fear Consumption?

No matter how chronic your cough
or how severe your throat or lung
ailment is, DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry will surely help you: it may
save your life. Stillman Green, of
Malichite, COL, writes: Two doc
tors said l had consumption and
conld not live two years. 7 used DR..
Kings New Discovery and am alive
and WE'LL" Your money refunded il
it fails to benefit you. The best
home remedy for coughs, colds,
throat and lung troubles. Price 500
and Sl.OO. Guaranteed by Penn &
Holstein. w E Lynch & Go.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-10

We have an excellent green cof-
fee that we are selling fer Is cents,
and our new roasted coffee at 20
cents is pleasing a large number OF
people.
Penn & Holsteiu.
We can supply you with roof
paint, good quality, in red and
black at SO and Is cents per gallon
Just as good quality as that which
costs more.
Penn & Holstein.
Treat your eyes fairly. Do not
deny them the help of pair OF
glasses if they need it. Remembe,
YOU will need them for long time.
Geo. F. Minis,
Satisfaction, your money back
or a new wagon"-that's the gist OF
the guarantee that goes with every
"THORNHILL" wagon.
Wilson & Cantelou.
For farm wagons there is moth
ing better made in this country
than the celebrated Stndebakel
wagons. Ask the man who uses
one what his opinion is. Use
Studebaker once and you will always
use them.
Wilson & Cantelou.
DIPPY DOPE
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-10
Methodist Services and Revival

Rev. J. R. Walker will preach
in the Methodist church next Sun.
day morning at IL and again in the
evening at 8 o'clock. MIR. Walker
will begin a revival meeting next
Tuesday evening at eight and will
be assisted by Rev. F. A. Steele,
one of the Methodist pastors of
Columbia who is regarded as one of
the ablest ministers of the South
Carolina conference. We are conf.
dent that he will be we'll received
in Edgefeld by members of all
churches.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-10

Sister Teresa of St. .Joseph's
Academy of Sharon, Ca. is visiting
her sister, Mrs. D. T. Grice.
Mrs. Ellie Brooks Jones, of Co.
lumbia, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
F. F. Moseley.
Mr.. O. Sheppard. Jr., of Allan
ia, spent Sunday here with his pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. 0. Sheppard,
Sr.
Mrs. J. P. Nixon and her TWO
sweet little children, John Jr.. and
Hattie Elizabeth, are on visit to
Mrs. w. H. Dorm.
Mrs. A. U. Wise and little May
Rives. the youngest daughter of
Mr. f. S. Rives, of Cameron, S. O.,
are on visit to Mr.. E. S. Rives.
The Edgefeld cotton mark ct can't
be beat in this part of the country
There are seven active buyers an
they pay full market price for ehe
staple.
Services at Baptist church next
Sunday morning at 1880 and in the
evening at 8 o'clock. Subject for
evening service Sources of pleas
ure."
Mrs. Letitia Bailey will arrive
from Baltimore this week to take
charge of the millinery department
of Rives Bros. for the 9Th season.
Her Edgefeld friends will be de-
lighted to welcome her back again.
DR.. W. D. QUITS and DR.. K. A.
Marsh went over to Columbia yes
terday to hear DR.. Louis Sambon
speak last night. DR.. Sambon is a
celebrated physician of London who
is acknowledged to be the leading
authority of the world on pellagra.
Mrs. Wayne Darlington of
Georgetown is here visiting her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Nichol-
sou, and other relatives. She is &C.
.nied by her eldest son, Ste
phen, and several of the younger
children.
Mr.. Kirkland who resides in the
hail-stricken district near the Huiett
crossroads brought stalk of cot
ton in Monday to the store of w.
w. Adams & Coz that has 139
boles On it. Practically the entire
stalk is new growth that formed
after the hail.
Attention is directed to the large
advertisement It the Corner Store
telling about le many new things
which Mr.. Turner purchased in
New York n person. He will ia fu
ture devote his entire attention to
the Corner Store and it will be a
pleasure to him to serve his Edge
field friends.
Mr.. P. N. Lott, the very capable
county demonstration agent, was in
yesterday and called at
! he Advertiser office while here.
His fame as an agricultural special
ist has gone abroad and the depart
ment of agriculture is calling upon
him to conduct farm institutes
ia different parts Of Y. ,tale.
Misses Josephine, Bessie and
Hortense Woodson complimented
their friends with delightful lawn
party last Tuesday evening. Bon
fires and numerous magic lanterns
lent their rays to lighting the oc-
casion in the absence of moonbeams.
Several spirited contests were thor
oughly enjoyed. Delicious ices
were served at the close of the con-
test. The occasion will be pleas.
ant memory to the yourg people of
Edgefeld.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-10
Buist's Turnip Seed

Now is the time to prepare and
plant your ruta baga and turnip
patch. Let us supply you with Buist
seed fresh from his celebrated
farm.
Penn & Holstein.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-10

''THORNHILL" wagons are su-
perior in material and workman
ship, light running, and guaranteed
the most durable wagon made.
Wilson & Cantelou.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-10

No better buggy made than the
Brockway. Have you ever used
one? Let as show you our stock.
Wilson & Cantelon.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-10
Cures Old Sores, Other Remedies Won't Cure.

rhe worst cases, no matter Of how long standing,
are cured by the wonderful, old reliable DR..
Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil. It relieves
Pain and Heals at the same time. 25c, SOC, $.oo
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-10
A full supply of mineral water
always on hand. Can furnish either
Harris or Glenn Springs water.
Penn & Holstein.

THORNHILL" wagons re-
quire less horse power, less atten-
ton, less up-keep expense and haul
bigger loads.
Wilson & Cantelou.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-10
Sister Teresa of st. Joseph's
Academy Of Sharon, Ca. is visiting
her sister, Mrs. D. T. Grice.

Mrs. Ellie Brooks Jones, of Co
lumbia, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
F. F. MoseleY.
The chronicle=news., 1913-01-15
ATHLETICS AND HEALTH IN THE NAVY


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them They scholar which
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The chronicle=news., 1913-01-15
THOSE TAX NOTICES


hnv"
have
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There q re-
late kick what be helped They
that ~
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butt
this those frankly
that they
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h. to
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The chronicle=news., 1913-01-15
NEGRO CHANGES STORY
OF ARCHBOLD LETTERS

Washington. Jan. i5.-William
WINFIELD. the former Standard OIL
negro messenger. who has told the
senate committee Investigating cam
paisn funds of his participation in
tire sale of the "Archbold letters
made material alterations in his tcs-
timony when lie r.appcared today
before the committee.
WINFIELD told the senators he had
stage fright and II bad headache
yesterday" but that he later rcncm-
bcrcd that one telegram two letter.
copy books and three parcels or let
tcrs were taken by himself and
Stump. another messenger, and for
his share he got Si.5oO which he be-
licvcd to be onc-third of the price
paid. He said he understood they
were sold to the New York American.
The chronicle=news., 1913-01-15
Social Affairs
HSSH LOCAL FU N c I TO- MS iccS4S
IsH AND SOCIETY NEWS 3Iog

Miss Marjorie Northcutt and Miss
Gertrude johnson OF Patriot. Indiana.
a large vase OF pink roses formed the
center piece. and pink candchras also
adorned the table. Those invited 10
meet the charming visitor We're Mrs,
%. l.. Davis, Sr.; Mrs. r. j. IiadfoTd,
Mrs ". W. Taylor. Mrs. W. l.. Law
Ter, Mrs. \. l.. Bransou. Mrs. John
Espcy. Mrs. A. l.. Dain. Mrs. James
McKeoush, Mrs. NJ. j. Shepard. Mis-.
J. e. Hudclson.
Mrs. Churchill Is occupying the +.
Wood home on Second street, during
til. absence OF the Woods. who are
spending the winter IN Florida. and
viii b. much entertained during her
stay In the city. Mrs. Churchill Is
one OF the most prominent and infln-
,ntlal club women OF the state. an!
was u, one time president OF ths
state Federation OF Womcn's Clubs.
The chronicle=news., 1913-01-15
CADET WHO EL0PED
STRIPPED OF HONORS

West Point. \. y. Jan. lj.-Elmrr
T., Adler of Billings. Montana. the
cadet who ran away n week ago to
marry Florence r. Davis. is unfcr ar
rest here. having voluntarily re-
turned to face charges of absence
without leave. He has been stripped
OF his rank as sergeant. but the
military authorities have refused to
accept the letter of resignation
which he submitted. as he is not OF
age. He will be allowed toNcontinue
with his classes until Commandaut
Sladcn learns from the officials at
Washington Just what action should
be taken in his case.
The chronicle=news., 1913-01-15
COURT HOUSE BIDS
ARE OPENED TODAY

Bids for the completion OF the cS-
Icrior and roof Of the new county
court house were opened today by
the board OF county commissioners,
rhc bids received were on two propo
sitions. one for the completion OF the
building In brick with terra Gotta
pillars and the other for Bedford
stone. tho same material used In the
OF the foundation and
first story. The contract VIII prob
ably he let this afternoon.
There were four bidders. as fol-
lows:
W. G, Rupp, first proposition. $780,
OG5: :nd propositions. SS".oG3.
j. A. LauEhlin, LIST proposition.
SS2.35o end proposition $4,000.
+. W. Schnauiicr. ist proposition.
Sr3.2lS. 2Id proposition. $lo2..D".
Morrison iiros., list proposition.
ss3.i.i: 2nd proposition. s'?.",i.