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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-11-02
Fourth Ward Mothers Club.


The Fourth Ward Mothers Clut
held splendid meeting at tht
school house on yesterday afternoon
with the evidence of great enthu-
siasm on the part of the parent:
IN the years work.
They believe they are the only
club who can claim that the men
are interested, too, for at Friday S
meeting one father-Mr. Carpenter
was present.
The Glee Club gave an apprecl-
ated selection.
Miss Pauline Higdon's room fol-
lowed with a pretty song
Miss Itea Wolvertons room gave
splendid number in rhyme.
Mr.. Coffman, principal. made such
an opportune and such a practical
talk on the cooperation of parent
and teacher that he inspired the
club to renewed energies this year.
The teachers, assisted by the pu
pills of the seventh and eighth grades
served chocolate and cake.
As souvenirs they gave little
pumpkins, across which was written
Wont you assist in our Mothers
Club"
Inasmuch as the president elected
last fall has moved away, Mrs.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-11-02
IN SOCIETY
By Mary Gwynn Whiteman Telephone l42

presence blessed,
Untouched the pillow that her dear
head pressed
My mourning heart finds no place
for it's rest
Since she went home.
Since she went home
The long, long days have crept away
like years,
The sunlight has been dimmed with
doubts and fears,
And the dark nights have wept il
lonely tears
Since she went home
Robert Jones Burdette, in National
Magazine.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-11-02
Second Ward Mothers Club.

The Second Ward Mothers Club
meets on Thursday afternoon at
the school building with the fcl.
lowing program:
I'll habits gather by unseen degrees,
As brooks make rivers, run to seas"
Roll Call-Quotations on habit
Song-Glee Club.
Paper-Establishe habit of early
mportance-Value to child and par
ent-Mr3 Butler.
Oral Response-FIabit and its re-
lation to characteristics. Washing
ton.
Methods of instilling habit-Mrs.
Mary Williams
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-11-02
Since She Went Home.

Since She Went Home.
The twilight shadows linger longer
here,
The winter days make gray the cir
cling year,
For even summer winds are chill
and drear-
Since she went home.
Since she went home
The robins note has touched a mi
nor strain,
The old glad songs repeat a sad
refrain,
And laughter sobs with hidden, BIT
ter pain
Since she went home.
Since she went home
How still the empty rooms her
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THE WEEKS CALENDAR.
Monday.

Ladies of the Leaf with Mrs.
John Whiteman.
Prayer service at Mrs. D. +.
Aliens.
Woodmen Circle at Hall.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-11-02
MRS. ALLEN SWAN
Alma. Okla.

Agent for Viavi. All mail orders
promptly filled. Present address col
A street, southwest. Phone $50 blue.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-11-02

Washington School Mothers
Club.
ChautauQua Glass at High
School.
Bridge Club.
Cosmos Club.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-11-02

very la est word in fashion.
If you have deferred purchasing
your fall suit or fall coat, come and see
here, today. the latest arrivals created
by the designers of Wooltex coats,
suits and skirts.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-11-02

Pleasant Hour Club at Mrs.
l.. H. Griffin's.
Orio Club at High School.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-11-02
Wednesday.

Ferndale Review Club with
Mrs. Arthur Carpenter.
Bible Study Glass with Mrs.
F. B. McElroy.
Auction Bridge Club.
Philharmonic Club with Mrs.
+. E. Guillot.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-11-02

Ringer was elected in her stead
Mrs. Ringer served as president the
past year and the club feel that
their future is safe in her hands.
Several visitors were present.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-11-02
Tuesday

Christian Ladies' Aid So
ciety at Mrs. Tom Roberts.
Broadway Methodist Mis-
sionary Society at church.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-11-02
Quality First---

only ha policy
to
those who sell goods Of high quality at high On the
snat the er
is h
to
S a 1t S g 70 you pay
S
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-11-02
Cold Weather Has Come

Everything need the Underwear Cloves Shoes Sweater
Item the Newest Merchandise Loves
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-11-02

Now we can announce that final
shipments have brought our stocks to
the point where we are showing today
not only as many garments as we have
shown at any time during the season,
but great number that sound the
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Saturday.

Thimble Tea Club.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-02-14
MILLION WILL
SEE PICTURES
TAKEN IN CITY

Millions of people in the United
States and foreign countries will learn
something about North Dakota as re.
suit of the presence Of the Agricultur.
al College Students Life Special train
Of camera representative of w. N.
selig, the Chicago motion picture mag
nate. Sclig is the leader in introduc-
ing educational subjects on the screen
and years ago he began collecting neg1
tives of industrial and agricultural
processes which are now being used in
educational institutions all over the
world. The unique tour Oh the stu
dents offered Selig an unusual opportu
nifty to secure series Of pictures show
t;ng results accomplished by college
work.
Pictures made in Fargo, Bedford
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-02-14
NORTH DAKOTA
CRIPPLE CURED
Of SUI FFER|NC

Minneapolis, Mimi, Feb. 13-Peter
Nelson, "a years old, who is recorded
as HAVING come to the Ramsey county
poor farm from North Dakota, a help
less cripple from rheumatism, has been
cured by prayer. SO the inmates OF
the institution declare. He has thrown
away his crutches. After lifetime
of Indifference, Nelson began to pray.
He announced that the Lord would an
swer his prayer by February 9.
On Sunday. Feb. 9, Nelson dragged
himself to the Ashbury Methodist
church st. Paul, where he leaned over
Il chair and prayed; when his suppl.
cation was concluded, he leaped to biz
feet, then to the chair, danced and
crossed and recrosscd his feet.
DR.. Ancker, at the poor farm hospi.
tai, declares there is no doubt about
the cure, as he can walk about In fine
shape.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-02-14
GIGANTIC FIRE THIS morning IN CHICAGO
DESTROYED THREE BUILDINGS TOTAL [0SSS
ESTIMATED At THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND
ANOTHER FIRE AT SEATTLE DEs.
rRoYEs THE SEATTLE
TIMES PLANT.

Chicago, ILL.,, Feb. 13.-One building
was completely destroyed and two
others partially burned in fire here
early this morning. The Brunswick
Balke-C e-Collander company makers Of
bowling alleys and billiard tables suf-
fered the greatest loss, while consid-
erable damages was done to the Chick.
ering Piano company. The fire was N
the heart of the city on Wabash ave.
nue. and the total loss is estimated at
100000.
Seattle Fire.
Seattle, Wash, Feb. 13-The Seattle
Times plant was completely destroyed
by fire at an early hour this morning
The origin of ths fire is unknown
Loss is estimated at $4,000.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-02-14
WALSH COUNTY RESIDENTS
PROTEST AGAINST REMOVAL
OF BLIND SCHOOL TO LAKE

Mrs. Harry Burnham entertained 3
few friends last evening at her cozy
little home on East 4th street at sur
prise parcel shower in compliment to
Miss Celia Duell, a bride to be Of next
week. The house was prettily decorat.
ed in hearts and red and white festoon
ing, The evening was pleasantly spent
in sewing and visiting and at eleven
'clock delicious refreshments were
served by the hostess. The guests were
Mesdames Duell, II. Adams, W. Adams,
A. c. McInnes, l.. Stevens, Wyckoff,
Dixon, Joslyn, Russell and Pecholt, and
Misses Belle Spiesman, Malvina Duell,
Mabel Gunderson, Clara Zahl, Mildred
Holmes and Olive Dixon.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-02-14
COMMISSIONERS
Of STATE MEET
HERE NEXT YEAR
COUNTY FATHERS OF STATE PICK
SATANIC CITY FOR THE 1914
MEETING.

A telegram received this afternoon
by the Commercial club from Commits.
sioner 7. n. Maloney who is in at.
tendance at the meeting of the State
association Of County Commissioners
at jamestown, conveyed the welcome
information that the association had
selected Devils Lake as the place for
holding the annual meeting in 1914.
The selection of this city would ip
dicate some; very effective work on the
part of the Ramsey county delegation,
as both Williston and Grand Forks
We're competitors.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-02-14
APPEARED BEFORE THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON STATE
AFFAIRS.

special to The World.
Bismarck N. D., Feb. ia commit.
tee of residents of Walsh county ap'
peared before the senate committee on
state affairs this morning and entered
a protest against the passage of a con
current resolution which if carried IN.
to effect would mean the removal of
the school for the blind from Bathgatr
to Devils Lake.
seen Immediately following the confer
ence stated that no action had been
taken and that no report would be
made on the bill for couple of days
at least.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-02-14
TO MINNEAPOLIS
IN INTEREST Of
LOCAL CLUB
SECRETARY KENNER AND PRES
IDENT HORTON WILL DO SOME
BOOSTING.

Secretary Kenner Of the Commercial
club leaves today for Minneapolis and
st. Paul to look after matters of i'm.
portance pertaining to the club. He
will be Joined there by President Hor
ton who will assist in the work. There
is considerable business to be transact.
cd in NJ uneapolis in keeping with the
various things advanced at the recent
meeting of the board OF directors Of
the local club, and those in charge are
not letting any moss grow before re-
suits are accomplished, striking while
the iron is hot.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-02-14
T |NE DISPLAY
Of CALENDARS
SAMPLES OF 1914 LINE RECEIVED
BY WORLD ON EXHIBITION
AT OFFICE OF H. J. HINCK

The finest array of calendars ever
shown in Devils Lake arc on display
at the Office Of H. J. Hinck, in tho
Bangs block, corner of Fourth street
and Kelley avenue. The calendars ON
display have been secured by tho
World for Devils Lake and Lake Re.
gion trade and there is no necessity
for local merchants and business mon
going to foreign concerns to secure
1914 calendars, when for quality and
price the World has any other calen-
dar representation here or to be here
beaten in every way.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-02-14
BALKAN PRINCESS
MAY. CONE HERE
ANOTHER MUSICAL COMEDY Is
LIKELY EARLY IN
MARCH.

Negotiations are under way for the
appearance here Of the "Balkan Prin.
cess" or some other musical comedy
at the Grand during the early part Of
the coming month. While no definite
announcement can be made the sue
cess Of IA Modern Eve" shows that
Devils Lake wants the higher class Of
attractions and an effort will be made
by the Grand opera house management
to secure the best.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-02-14

Page, Hope, Finley, Sharon, Ane.a,
Neville, Pekin, Warwick and Devils
Lake February 10, the first day of the
tour with the cooperation of the publi-
city department of the Great Northern
railway will be seen by not less than
30,000,000 people within year. Space
was provided on the train for the NOV
ing picture apparatus and the best Ct
results are being obtained. The first
day the films are released more than
1000 picture houses of the highest
class all over the United States will
show incidents of the tour Of the stu
dents as an educational fea ature. Thest
theatres average from six to twenty.
four performances daily and it is con-
servatively estimated that more than
houses of the country will see the films
the first day they are released. For =
year or more the films will tour the
! various states and in twelve months
between so,oOo,OO0 and 50,ooo,ooo PEG.
pie will see the pictures depicting the
tour Of the A. G. students.
In addition to the circulation Of the
films in the United States m. selig
sends copies Of the negatives to the
large centers of population in Europe,
and in fact to every civilized country
where pictures are shown. Considered
as whole the amount of favorable ad-
vcrtising North Dakota will receive
from the pictures will be impossible 70
estimate from monetary basis. Mr..
Selig's enterprise in providing the
equipment for making the pictures and
standing the enormous expense is wor-
thy Of unlimited appreciation on the
part Of the people in the cities and
towns visited as well as the state N
general. The work of motion pictures
to advertise the Northwest fits exactly
into the campaign of Louis w. Hill,
chairman of the board of directors of
the Great Northern railway, to ads
vance North Dakota and the states Of
the American northwest. Mr.. Hill be.
came very enthusiastic over his success
in interesting and securing the coop
GRAFTON of Mr.. Selig in the publicity
and general exploitation work and
while the motion picture man realty
directs and handles the placing of this
Z state before the eyes Of millions o,
people all over the world, it was Mr.
Hills first conception Of the work that
inaugurated the movement and he I,
personally entitled to great credit fo1
the campaign which is bound to make
the Northwest more favorably known
| throughout the world.
The splendid equipment of the Stu
dents Life Special train is made ul
entirely Of Great Northern cars AM
some of the finest rolling stock, wal
sent to Fargo for the use of students
The baggage cars, sleepers, diner ant
observation car makes up one of tn
finest trains ever used for excursio,
purposes in the Northwest.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-02-14

ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR
sHERIFFS IN STATE SAYS
BISMARCK TRIBUNE.

Sheriff Mclean has arrived at Bis.
marck with his three prisoners, Tag.
gart and Hammonds colored, and BaA.
er. According to the Bismarck Tri-
Ibune Jack is one of the most popular
sheriffs in the state and great praise
is given him in that paper. The sher.
fff expects to return to Devils Lake
Saturday.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-02-14
SNOW PL0W ON
500 HELD UP
CONSIDERABLE DIFFICULTY BE
ING EXPERIENCED AT
oonsTo0K.

Traffic on the 500 Line was some.
what hampered this week when the
snow plow used on the road broke
down at Comstock. The crew has been
busy at work the last couple Of days
in order to get traffic in motion again
and expect to complete the job Of op'
ening the line from Fordville to Drake
by morning.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-02-14

Mrs. D. W. Leonard and Miss Susan
Traynor Of Rolette who have been IN
the city for the past few days shop
ping and visiting with friends return.
ed to their homes this afternoon.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-02-14

Mrs. Leslie Stevens entertained a
few friends yesterday afternoon at her
home, 40 9Th street. The afternoon
was pleasantly spent in sewing and
chatting at the close Of which delicious
refreshments were served.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-02-14

The Cardo girls basket ball team
ave expected IN this city tomorrow af
ternoon where they will contest with
q local high school girls team.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-02-14
NEW AMERICAN
INDOOR RECORD
MADE YESTERDAY
o. z. uEDLAND OF BOSTON EsTAB
1.IsHEs A NEW MARK IN
MILE RUN.

New York, Feb. ia now Ameri-
can indoor record was made by o. E
Hedland Of the Boston Athletic asso.
citation yesterday Hedland running
from scratch in the one mile handi.
cap, at the annual indoor games Of the
New York Athletic club, made the dis.
tance in four minutes and eighteen So
eonds.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-02-14

Miss Nellie Fulton and Mrs. Free
,btrg are spending a few days in the
city in attendance at the Methodist
Sunday school convention.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-02-14
ECONOMY FIGHT
IS NOW WACEO
BY DEMOCRATS
WARRING FACTIONS STRUGGLE
OVER NAVAL APPROPRIA-
TiONs BILL.

Washington, Feb. 13.-Economy diff
ferences between house Democrats yes
terday reached leaders of the democrat
is, side and an efert, was made to .resen
cile the warning factions which threat
cncd to precipitate trouble and struy
gle over the naval appropriation bill.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-02-14
TRIAL Still. ON.

There has been no change in the do.
ing in district court today, the trial Of
the Farmers Bank Of Lawton against
Bertha Olson being still in progress.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-02-14
REBELS won IN DAY BATTLE
FOREIGNERS TAKEN TO AMERICAN
STATION, ESCAPING THE TROUBLE
REFUGEES LEAVE IN AUTOMO.
B1LEs AND ARE NOT MIXED
IN AFFAIRS.

Mexico City, Feb. 13.-The Rebels
won in yesterdays battle. No foreign
ers were mixed in the affair, all for.
eign refugees being taken. in automo.
biles to the American embassy for
salty.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-02-14
) t+444<4+~~@+++% = = =
DIED FROM ms INJURIES.

. DIED FROM HIS INJURIES.
. Carl W. Bengtson, Of Devils
Lake, N. D., who tried to COM
init suicide at Cokato the first
part Of January by cutting his
: throat, died at the Robertson
: hospital last Friday and was
buried Monday afternoon in the
cemetery here. Kis injuries in
: the throat led to an abcess Of
; the right lung, which was the
: direct cause of death. He had
+ two cousins from Devils Lake
here to look after him: His
+ home was at Warwick, N. D.
: His parents live in Sweden and
+ he was an only son.-Ltchfield
+ CMinn.) Independent.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-02-14

Arthur Borrassa of Grand Forks is
spending few days in this city at
tending to business matters and visit.
ing as guest of the Ed. Richardson
home.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-02-14
CHARLES MAJOR
AUTHOR PASSED
AWAY ! THIS A. N
AUTHOR OF "WHEN KNIGHT
HOOD WAS IN FLOWER"
DIED TODAY.

shelbyville, Ind, Feb. 13-Charles
Major, author of "When Knighthood
Was In Flower,'' died this morning
after brief illness. He was one Of
the most noted authors of recent years
and his works will live as monu-
ment to his memory.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-02-14
CHILD BADLY soALDED.

Reeder, N. D., Feb. 13.-Lit-
tie Billy Smith, son Of Fred
Smith of the Commercial hotel.
was badly scalded when pan
of boiling water was accidental
ly spilled on him. He was badly
burned on the back and arms.
It is thought the burns are not
deep and that he will soon re.
cover. ~:
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-02-14
CHICAGO AUTO BANDITS
IN 1O|[S--ONE MEMBER
CONFESSED To ROBBER|ES
POLICE HAVE BEEN MONTHS IN
RUNNING DOWN GANG OF
ROBBERS.

+ Chicago, Feb. 13.-Chicagos
+ latest crew OF auto bandits
!: were arrested today. One mem
! Der of the gang confessed to
+ numerous robberies. The police
! have been months in running
i down the gang which has been
:. responsible for the theft of
!. thousands of dollars worth of
:: property.
+
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-02-14

+ + + + + + + + + ****
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-07-12

Sow 10 have this body propose n
garnishec law, and to stop jobhcrs
from selling To consumers, and to
stress the buy at home" policy in
Just the way II Is done in recent in
tcrview In the Daily Item looks like
a renewal of hostility We Sumter
County farmers. and the city con-
sumcrs. )and IA somebody said at IA
recent conference that attended
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-07-12
HELD ON SERIOUS CHARGE.
Rufus King Faces Charge Of Vio-
lating the Mann White Slave Act.

Florence, July 9.--Rufus King, a
young man Of Lake City, who has
come to this State for the tobacco
season was brought to Florence today
under charge of violating the Mann
white slave act. 1t Is charged that
King brought a girl TO Lake City from
Virginia for immoral purposes. The
community Of Lake City is the prose
cutting power. Assistant District At
torney II. E. Young was here and had
j. p. McNeill OF this city and Leroy
Lee of Kingstree to assist him. The
defense is to be represented by J..
Monroe Spears Of Darlington and ID.
Gordon Baker of this city. The hear
ing was postponed for two or three
weeks, the prosecution being stayed
by. the request of the government in
the matter. p. Is. Bacot, United
States commissioner, will hear the
case.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-07-12
CPOWleSS ROOStcrs.

Atlanta. July S.-Wild rumors on
the local stock exchange have il that
common and preferred stock in all
companies making alarm clocks is go
ing soaring to the skies this year
The national movement is under way
to take the crow out of roOstcrS.
or as Mr.. Goldberg would put ii to
take the chant out of ChantiClccr
These ruthless disturbcrs of sweet
slumber are to have their vocal chords
cut uut--a painless operation, it is de
Clared-and henCcforth they will rear
back, stretch their neCks and whisper
To the hens beside them on the roosl
that morning light is breaking
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-07-12
JOTTINGS FROM REdBERT.
Many Visitors to Rafting Creek Neigh
Observation-Disclosures Day Success
full.

Rembert, July 9.-Miss Mary Le~
noir Of Camden is spending a few
days with her aunt, Mrs. II. C. Be-
thea.
Miss Emma Allen Of your city spent
the 4th with her mother, Mrs. Mary
Allen.
Mr.. w. s. Allen has just returned
from st. stephens.
What influence does the hot wealth
er have on ones love Mr.. Editor?
Because some fellows drive long
way these hot summer nights and
Don't tell tales out of school" / do
declare these Rafting Creek girls set
prettier every day. Our last surely
look best. These are not the words
of an old bachelor, a widower
A fly Is piece of impertinence and
no cuss words Editor. He will not
be screened off nor beat off.
We had a fine rain last Sunday,
June 29, and crops are showing the
effects of 1t, especially corn.
Mr.. Editor your correspondent,
"HagOod" got things mixed about the
Children's Day at Bethesda church.
possibly because he was anticipating
the Fourth. He certainly did cause
lot OF confusion In the minds of
many people.
1t was my privilege to attend the
! above named exercises and they were
good, some particularly fine. Mrs
Stuckey certainly did her work well
in training the children.
l viii not attempt to set the ac-
| Casion before your readers, as that Is
/ the task of more capable talent.
There is Mr.. Strother visiting
here. He comes from Fairfield coUn
~. We have some as nice corn ant
cotton az he could wish to look az.
"Whew. Amt IL hot?"
Amy Chapman, mother Of Gil
Champman. himself an ancient negro
died yesterday. July t, aged 100 year,
having been the mother of ten chill
dren, forty grandchildren, and or,
hundred great grand children.
Sunday July 9Th, was one of tn
hottest days we ever knew, the ther
mOmcter showing around ninety Ugh
from IL to u. NJ. The highest rec
ord with us this year before this wa
ninety-twO.
Mr.. Archie shaw il visiting In GU
community. -. j."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-07-12
DIRECTORS TRANSACT ROUTINE.
No Action Taken OH Cancellation OF
Hosiery Mill Labor Contract.

Columbia, July 1O.-Routine mat
meeting of the board of directors held
yesterday at the State penitentiary.
The disposition of the several hundred
cOnvicts now employed in TIE hosiery
mill after November was infor-
mally discussed but nothing of a def
nite nature was decided upon. The
general assembly abolished the con
tract with the management of the
be found for the cOnvicts now employ
ed by the company.