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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-09-17

Simon Jefferson might be fifty. but he
still had nose for roses.
Old Mrs. Jefferson was present, and
from her wheeLchair bright eyes read
much that dull ears missed. "How
gay Simon is!" smiled the mcther-he
was always her spoiled boy.
Mrs. Gregory called through the
trumpet, II believe Fran has given
brother a fresh interest in life."
Old Mrs. Jefferson beamed upon
Fran and added her commentator:
She pushes me when / want to be
pushed. and pulls me when / want to
be pulled"
Fran clapped her hands like a child.
indeed. "Oh. what gay old world!"
she cried. There are so many people
In IL that like me-" She danced before
the old lady. then wheeled about with
such energy that her skirts threat
ened to level to the breeze.
Don't. DON'T" cried Mrs. Gregory
precipitately. "Fran!"
"Bravo!" shouted Simon Jefferson.
"Encore!"
Fran widened her fingers to push
down the rebellious dress. 'Tf I don't
put leads on me-" she said with con-
triton. I'll be floating away. When
feel good. always want to do some
thing wrong-it's awfully dangerous
for person to feel good, guess. Mrs.
Gregory, you say / can belong to you
when / think about that, want to
dance. guess you hardly
know what 1t means for Fran to be-
long TO person. You're going to find
out. Come on" she shouted to Mrs.
Jefferson, without using the trumpet
always q subtle compliment to those
nearly stone-deaf, II mustn't wheel
myself about, 80 I'm going to wheel
you"
AS she passed with her charge into
the garden. her mind was busy with
thoughts OF Grace Noir. Belonging to
Mrs. Gregory naturally suggested get
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-09-17

What a remarkable child!" mur.
INJURED Grace Noir. as they prepared to
separate. quite o. philosopher In
short dresses"
They used to call me prodigy" !"
murmured Fran. as she obeyed Mrs.
Gresory's gesture inviting her to fol.
low upstairs.
Now It's stopped raining" Simon
Jefferson complained. as he wheeled
his mother toward the back hall.
That's good onen," said Fran.
pressing Mrs. Gregory's hand. "The
moonlight was beautiful when / was
on the bridge-when I first came
here" ,I.
But We need rain" said Grace Noir
reorovinsly. Her voice was that OF
one familiar with the designs of Prov.
ldcnce. AS usual. she and Hamilton
Gregory were about to be left alone.
Who needs IT." called the un-
Abashed Fran. looking over the banis-
ters- The frogs?"
Life" responded the secretary som.
berly.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-09-17

The bicycle thieves are still COM
raitting their depredations, two more
wheels having been stolen this week.
Despite the fact that quite a number
of them we're sentenced at the last
term Of court and several more are
being held for trial at the approach
Ing term of court, there seem to be
some left. The Y. NJ. G. A. is a
popular place for them to make raids.
where a number Of wheels are gem
orally left standing i'm the racks in
front of the building. Several wheels
have been stolen from here, some
of which have been recovered. In
some cases the thief has replaced the
wheel after riding il, or has left it
at some part Of town. whcrc it was
later picked up by the police.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-09-17

sion or bafiled reaching-forth, OF un,
certain striving after sympathetic un.
derstanding. "You darling lady!" she
cried, clasping her hands to keep her
arms from flying about the others
neck. don't you be troubled about me.
Bless your heart, can take care of
myself-and you. too! Do you think
Id add straw to your Now
you hear me: II you want to do 1t, Just
put me In long trains with Pullman
sleepers, for III do whatever you say.
IL you want to show people how tame
! am, just hold up your hand. and I'll
crawl into my cage"
The laughter of Mrs. Gregory sound
ed wholesome and deep-throated-the
child was SO deliciously ridiculous.
Come. then," she cried, with a light.
ness she had not felt for months,
come. crawl into your cage!" And
she opened her arms.
With fash OF her 1.-the body, Fran
was In her cage, and, for q time, rest
ed there, while the fire In her dark
eyes burned tears to all sorts OF rain.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-09-17

bow ,colors. 1t seemed to her that Of
all the people In the world. Mrs. Greg
ory was the last to hold her in affec
tionate embrace. She cried out with q
sob, as II In answer to her dark mis-
givings-"Oh. but want to belong to
somebody"
You shall belong to met" ex.
claimed Mrs. Gregory. folding her
closer.
To your" Fran sobbed, overcome
by the wonder Of It.. ITO you. dear
hearth" With a desperate effort she
crowded back lntruding thoughts. and
grew calm. Looking over her shoul.
der at Simon Jefferson-"No more
short dresses, Mr.. Simon" she called,
you know your heart mustn't be ex-
cited"
"Fran!" gasped Mrs. Gregory In dis.
may. "hush!"
But Simon Jefferson beamed with
pleasure at the girls artless ways. He
knew what was bad for his heart, and
Fran wasn't. Her smiles made him
feel himself q monopolist In sunshine.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-09-17

Only few hundred dollars of the
stock of the tobacco warehouse re-
mains unsubscribcd. If all the mer-
chants had done their part the pro-
posed capital would have been over
subscribed. A number of the mer-
chants subscribed literally, taking
even more than their pro rata share
but others have done nothing, stand
ing aside waiting to reap the benefits
to be derived from an enterprise for
the establishment of which they con-
tribute nothing.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-09-17

ting ria or rne secretary. Tc would
be exceedingly difficult "But two
months ought to settle her," Fran
mused.
In the meantime. Grace Noir and
Gregory sat in the library. silently
turning out an immense amount Of
work, feeding the hungry aud consol.
Ing the weak with stroke Of pen and
click Of typewriter.
About this case. number one hun.
dred forty-three." Grace said. looking
up from her work as copyist, "the
girl whose father wouldn't acknowl-
edge her :"
Write to the matron to give her
good clothing and good schooling" He
spoke softly. There prevailed an at
mosphere Of subtle tenderness: on
this island-the library-blossomed
love OF mankind and devotion to lofty
ideals. These two mariners found
themselves ever surrounded by q sea
Of Indifference: there was not a sail
in sight. ut is a sad case" he mur.
INJURED.
"You think number one hundred
forty-three sad case?" she repeated,
always, when possible, building her
next step out Of the material furnished
by her companion. "But suppose she
is an impostor. He says she's not his
daughter. this number one hundred
forty-three. Maybe she isn't. Would
you call her conduct sad?"
Gregory took exquisite pleasure in
arguing with Grace. because her Sc
rene assumption Of being in the right
gave to her beautiful face touch Of
the angelic. II should call It impos.
sible."
Impossible? Do you think it's I'm
possible that Tran's deceiving you ?
Flow can you know that she is the
daughter OF your friend?"
He grew pale. Oh. II he could have
denied Fran--if he could have Joined
Grace In declaring her an impostor!
But she possessed proofs so irrefutabla
that safety lay In admitting her claim,
lest she prove more than he had al.
ready admitted. ~ know 1t, absolute.
ly. She is the daughter of one who
was MY most-my most intimate
friend"
. (TO BE CONTINUED.)
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-09-17
THE week IN CONGRESS,
TARIFF CONSIDERATION PRIOR.
ABLY WILL BE COMPLETED.
House Will Take up the Currency
Bill i'm Dctail-A Full Debate.

Washington, Sept. 14.-With the
tariff bill being completed and the
administration currency bill under
way in the house the coming week in
congress promises marked progress
towards the inscribing on the statute
books the legislation pressed by
President Wilson.
The senace and house conferees,
settling poirts in the tariff bill in dis
agreement between the two houses,
have made much progress. Senator
Simmons and Representative Under
wood are confident that the coming
week will see all differences settled
and little difficulty is expected in Sc
curing the adoption of the conference
report.
The house this week will take up
the currency bill in detail. Republi-
cans and Progressives set forth at
great length last week their objec-
tiOns to the measure, and the Demo-
Gratis entered their answers. With
much of argument out of the way, the
measure now will be taken up for
amendment and although the apprcv-
al Of the Democratic caucus is ex-
pected to prevent any changes, va
riOus attempts will be made to alter
provisions most bitterly attacked.
The section providing that national
banks shall subscribe 20 per cent. of
their capital and per cent of their
deposits to the proposed federal re-
serve banks, and the provisions MAX
ing reserve bank notes government
obligations, will be principal points of
attack.
Attempts will be made to limit the
broad powers now conferred by the
bill on the federal reserve board Ma
jority Leader Underwood hopes to get
to a final vote on the bill this week,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-09-17
II You Own Your Farm, Use Printed
Stationery.


Every farmer who owns a hundred
acres of land or more ought to have
printed stationery, with his name and
the name of his farm and his post
Office address properly given. The
printed heading should also give the
names of whatever crops he special
ICES on, and of whatever varieties Of
seed or whatever breeds of hogs, cat
tie, or poultry he keeps. Printed
stationery gives you standing with
whatever person or firm you are writ
ing TO and gives you u new dignity
besides insuring that your name and
address will always be given properly
and in full.
Moreover, such printed stationery
increases your credit A prominent
advertiser wrote one of our readers
the other day saying: I'VE usually
require cash with order for all our
goods, but we have found that it PAYS
to trust man who uses printed sta
tionery as you do; so we are shipping
your order at once"
If you want to write to your con-
gresham or member Of the legisla-
ture; or if you have Il request to
make of your county superintendent
OF schools; or if you wish to get in
formation from any business house. in
any case your letter will have in
creased weight and get prompter at
tention if YOU use printed stationery.
Even If you use postal cards, buy 200
to 500 at the time and have your
name and address printed in the
corner.
Get the habit of using printed sta
u0nerN. The next time you go to
town, why not drop into one of the
Job printing Offices and give an order
FOR 1000 sheets of printed note paper
and 1000 envelopes to match? 1t
will he one of the best investments
you have ever made in your life
Progressive Farmer.
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however, and send it to the senate.

however, and send it to the senate. ;,
Members of both houses make mo-
conceament of their fatigue from the
prolonged session. Those upon the
finance and ways and means commit
tees have suffered most. Senators on
the conference committee met their
fellows from the house on the last
legislative step of the tariff bills
march, after a grind Of debate that
has seldom been equalled. Many were
SO tired last night that Chairman Sim
mons and Majority Leader Underwood
found it necessary to take an early
adjournment and abandon any
thought Of a Sunday session.
The house, while the senate is dis
cussing it's idea Of currency reform,
may make an arrangement for a re-
cess and vacation, but for senator's,
life in congress now has nothing in
sight but work, and a holiday at
Christmas may be the first long
breathing spell.
The senate banking committee will
resume hearing bankers, financial ex-
perts and merchants Tuesday when
the first Of II witnesses will appear.
Sentiment on the committee is far
from unanimous and with the hear
ings out of the way it may take much
consideration and committee room
argument to bring bill to the SEN
ate.
The house lobby committee after
tomorrow will temporarily suspend
hearings and prepare report. For
mer Representative Ralph D. Cole Of
Ohio, and c. E. Littlefield of Maine
are expected to testify before the in
quiry is concluded.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-09-17

Mr.. w. B. Boyle narrowly escaped
serious injury about Las O'Clock this
afternoon when 9. horse he was riding
slipped on the wet pavement at the
corner Of Main and Liberty streets
and fell, Mr.. BOyles' leg being caught
under it's body. For a few minutes
MIR. Boyle suffered severe pain from
the injured member, but was taken
in an automobile and carried home by
DR.. Stuckey. =
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-28

Sessions Rindges- She was the great sions, a colonel in the Revolutionary war She was united in marriage with Warren Pitt Keith of Eastford, January 27. 1886, and she has passed the remainder of her life here. The funeral services were held in the Congregational church on Monday, June 18th. at 1 p. m. Her pastor Rev. James B.. King conducted the ser vices assisted by a former pastor of North Ashford Baptist church (of which her parents were members) Rev. T. L. Briggs of Cliftendale, Mass. also by the pastor of the Methodist church, Rev. Frank Chamberlin. She had been member of the Congrega- tional church for a number of years, also of the Ladies Aid society in which, she held the office of president until about ten years ago. when she accepted the office of secretary and treasurer, which she had faithfully filled until illness incapacitated her.
 She was very amiable christian woman, and had many friends. A large number attended the funeral services and there were beautiful flowers. Burial was in the Grove cemetery. The bearers were Edward Hammond of East Woodstock, Edward Chamberlin Jr.. William s. Warren and Fred A. Bowen of this place. She leaves her husband. Warren P. Keith, two sons, Edward Sessions Keith, Dana Everett Keith. two. grandsons, Herbert Dana Keith Lawrence Bow en Keith. a sister. Alice Louisa Rindge and brother Charles Thomas Rindge.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-28
HAMBURG

Mrs. Emma Hamilton is visiting her daughter in Hartford.
 Miss Mabel Martin is home from W1llinaantic, where she has been at tending school.
 Miss Dorothy Daniels presented the programme as Flora at the last meet ing of Lyme grange.
 Thelma and Hamilton Bill of Deep River are spending their vacation with their grandparents, MT. and Mrs. Lodo- wick Bill
 B. P. Bill sold the grass on his farm at auction Wednesday.
 Mrs. George Ravens and son of Norwich visited L. D. Harding the first of the week.
 Mrs. William Porter returned to her home in Deep River last Wednesday.
 Miss Emma Beebe and Charles Jen- ninss or Deep River were guests at Lodowick Bills last Sunday
 Miss Maria Harding has returned from trip to New London and Green port
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-28
WEDDING.
chappeII-LeffinswelI.

Tuesday, June 24. at noon Miss Nell lie Leffingwen of this place and Ed ward Chappell of New Britain were married by Rev. G. Elmer Lamphere at the home of the brides sister, MT. and Mrs. Warren Thompson. The bride and groom were attended by Mir. and Mrs. Thompson, whose tenth marriage anniversary was observed Tuesday. The brides gown was of white mes saline She wore a wreath and veil, and carried white roses. Her traveling gown was a gray tailored suit. MT. and Mrs. Chappell left in the after noon for Boston and upon their return will reside in New Britain where the groom is draughtsman for the Stanley Rule & Level Go.
 Many at Strawberry Festival.
 There was a very large attendance at the strawberry festival of the Bap- tist church in Palmer hall last Fri day evening. The Maypole dance which was to have taken place on the hall green was postponed until later, owing to rain.
 Mrs. Howes and daughter of Prov Mrs. Howes' sister, Mrs. G. Elmer Lamphere.
 Mrs. Catherine Smith of Norwich is visiting Mrs. Francis Kinkead.
 Maypole Dance.
 Tuesday evening Rev. G. Elmer Lamphere will give the postponed home and reception will follow with light refreshments. Rev MT. Lam phere is desirous of meeting all the residents of the village so all have been invited to attend. The Maypele dance will be held at o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-28
WINDF1AM
Year-Motor Party to Vernont-Aid Society's Meeting.

The following pupils in the Canter school were perfect in attendance for the entire year, Julia Guild, Marjorie Sherman, Emma Richmond, Russell Mjone. Everett Potter Nelson Potter. In addition to these those perfect in attendance for the spring term were Delsie Amas, Clarence Reekwith, Ella ChapreT1, Lloyd Aanes. The members of the graduating class were Louise Adams, Lloyd Amas, Frank Lynch. Gladys Lewis and Ella ehappeil, Meter TRip to Vermont,
 Dr. and Mrs. l.. B. Guild and MF. and Mrs. H. W, HfaGNire are on a week S motor trip to VeRxaent ia the MaGuire car.
 MT. and Mrs. Guilferd Smith and MT. and Mrs. H. c. L4athrop attended the Quakers' convention at Eastern Point Wednesday and Thursday.
 Mrs. Ada J. Larrabee and Miss Julia Guild are spending a week with Miss Elizabeth Clark of Putnam.
 Mrs. H. F. Robinson and Mrs. L. J. Robinson and daughter of Riverlead, L. l., were at the formers old home
 Miss Josephine Keeney and Miss Ethel Manning were in Norwich We'd nesday.
 Miss Josephine Bingham returned Wednesday from a two weeks visit in East Haddam and New London.
 Mrs. Hill Of Chicago IS With nef cousin, Miss Mary Little, for a month.
 L. J. Hammond is spending a week in Winthrop, Mass, with his cousin, Chauncey P. Fenton.
 MT. and Mrs Guilford Smith of South Windham are at their summer home here.
 Aid Society Meets.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Con gregational church held an informal meeting Wednesday and made plans for their annual midsummer fair. The following were chosen chairmen or committees: Supper, Mrs. w. F. Maine; fancy work Miss Anna Patton; pro- gramme, Miss Elizabeth Anderson; candy, Miss Helen Larrabee; table, Miss Gertrude Arnold. The question of a new floor covering for the chapel was also discussed.
 Miss Agnes Knapp of New Hamp- shire has been the guest of Mrs. Wes- ton Follett.
 Mrs. Emily Griggs and Miss Jessie Griggs of Worcester are at pr. Guilds.
 Mrs. George Look entertained her sister and husband, Mir. and Mrs. CooInbs of Providence, over Sunday.
 Mrs, E, W, Loomis entertained the members of the Ladies Sewing society of St, Paurs church Thursday after noHn.
 Ice Cream Sale.
 The K. O.. K A. held an ice cream sale and entertainment last evening.
 Mrs. Ida Pegrun1, who has been in Bridgeport is now with her brother in Wauregan.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-28
CENTRAL VILLAGE
Odd Fellows to Hear Special Address Strong Washing Powder Poison Mrs. John Graham.


 Miss Serena Reed and Miss Bertha Matthews attended a Methodist gath ering in Danielson. Monday evening.
 Mrs. John Rood of Moosup is stay ing for an indefinite time with her sister, Mrs. Albert Clarke.
 Miss Lulu Robbins of Westminster. is spending a week with her cousin. Mrs Allan Moffitt.
 Miss Odna Seguin was at Bradford Hill, Sunday
 Mrs. Charles Bragg had as her Sun- day guest, Miss Belle Cray, of Meosup.
 Miss Lucy Broadhead, and Mrs. George Rouse attended the Masonic service at the Methodist church, Sun day.
 Odd Fellows To Attend Church.
 The Odd Fellows lodge has been invited to attend a special service at the church Sunday afternoon at o'clock when Rev. B. Lewis Wall, who is an Odd Fellow. will give an address.
 Miss Frances Najake of Middletewn is visiting Miss Josephine Armc..rong. She was formerly a teacher in the le- cal high school.
 Judge Shea of Rockville spent Sun day with E. Hoxie Lillibridge. Street Fight Results In Fines and
 Jail Sentence.
 Saturday night the people living in the vicinity of the town hall were aroused by cries for the police and learned, 8 street fight was the cause of it. Officer Frederick Mitchell was sent for and quieted the disturbance. Monday morning the offenders were brought into court and ordered to pay one dollar and costs and leave town. Late in the afternoon one of the trio was found intoxicated here and was again taken to the police station and Tuesday was taken to Brooklyn jail to spend three months.
 Poisoned By Washing Powder.
 Mrs. John Graham has been suffer ing from poison caused by using a strong washing powder.
 Miss Myrtle Mcdonald of Norwich is visiting her cousin. Harold Frances
 Club Room Planned.
 The Eucliea met at the church par lors Monday evening. They will have a club room in the Lillibridge build ing, on Main street.
 Mrs Judson Gardner is entertaining her little nephew from Harrisville, R.
 Mrs Charles Barber was in Wor- cester, Monday.
 Howard Byies, assistant postmaster has returned from New Haven, where he has been taking Yale examina- tions.
 Rosamend, little daughter of Lawyer Bradford Danielsen, of Moesup, spent Tuesday with her aunt. Mrs. John Fletcher.
 Master Ray Bliven of Moosup is visiting his brother. George BHven at the home of their grandparent, Sheriff and Mrs. George R. Bliyen.
 Miss Edna Lillibridge has returned from two weeks visit with relatives in Hope Valley. R. I.
 Edward Gallagher was in Norwich, Sunday to attend gathering of the Knights of Columbus.
 Albert c. Walker was visitor in Brooklyn Sunday
 Raymond Lafrance has returned from Canada where he has been at tending school the past year.
 Mrs Frederick Arpin and grand daughter, Blanche Miller have return ed from two weeks visit with rela- lives in Cambridge. Mass.
 Miss Rose E. Seguin and Miss Dor othy Mcleod returned Tuesday to Brooklyn, N. Y. after spending two weeks with relatives.
 Miss Lucy Pope of Canterbury has been visiting her uncle. John Sulli- van.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-28
EKONK

MT. and Mrs. George Gallup, in com pany with MT. and Mrs. John Baton of Wauregan, went to Worcester last week and attended a sale of Ayrshire cattle.
 Benjamin Wilcox entertained his mother and sister from Jewett City over Sunday.
 Miss Olive Tanner has completed a successful year of school in New Hampshire and returned to her home here for the summer vacation.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Hopkins of Plainfield were Sunday callers here.
 Ella Barber of Plainfield is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Colburn.
 Mrs Charles Hazard of Providence is guest at the Gallup homestead
 Ezra Gallup has been visiting his children in Danielson.
 Children's night was observed in the Grange Friday evening. Worthy Flora Miss Margaret Tanner had charge of the programme A strawberry supper was served after the entertainment The proceeds from the supper will be used to buy fireworks for July 4th.
 MT. and Mrs. George Gallup attended the Masonic service at the Methodist church in Moosup Sunday.