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The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1913-09-26
Sues Saloonists for 100000

Mrs Isaac Wiley DUNN whose husband former
wealthy broker and stock promoter died of alcoholism
several weeks ago, brought suit in the Circuit court
Chicago last week against saloonkeeper and prop
erty owner, who she charges responsible for his
DEATH and asks damages of $4,000 each from the de-
PENDANTS.
John Liars, proprietor of saloon at $500 Clar-
endon where DUNN is said to have been given
the inoxicants which led to his DEATH and Mrs Annie
L. Ryan, owner of the saloon property are named as
the defendants. The suit is brought under the pro-
visions of the dramshop act
According to the bill, DUNN was doing pros
porous business in addition to earning annual salary
of until he began to drink Liars place about
year ago Because of Liars action in selling liquor
to DUNN and of Mrs. Ryans rental of the property to
the saloonkeeper, the widow that her husband
became an habituaf drunkard
Mr.. DUNN was born in Boston thirty-seven years
ago and was graduate of Harvard At one time hes
reputed to be wealthy
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1913-09-26
Drank Whisky on Car and Land
ed in Rockford Jail

Because he took several drinks of whisky while
passenger on an interrban from Freeport Rock
ford, James Eastman, a travelling man, fined $25
and costs in police court This is the minimum fine
provided for under the law. Eastman had purchased
the booze in Pecatonica but got thirsty on the way to
Rockford, and the conductor caused his arrest. He
was sent to the county jail until the fine is paid or
served out.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1913-09-26
Women Vote and Win at
Rock Island

dispatch from Rock Island under date of Sep
TENDER IS says
Final count today the voting here yesterday shows-
that all the propositions favored by the of the CITY
carried The the polls showed greater fam
iarty with the question of issuing 100000 bonds for city
improvements than the and voted the
male voters 1t the first time the women here an
opportunity to vote They the ballots deciding that
city should buy the Island City ball park and
municipal athletic field and playground
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1913-09-26

citizens go through the ormay of electng NJ F. Foker
for mayor, position he has held for many years
Women Work the Reform.
The beginning of the end of the awlessness in Kingston
March, 1906 when half dozen wives and mothers of the
made crusade upon White Elephant and con-
vnced the and the bartender that they sounding
the death knel that public sentiment had aroused through
out the county
This was the seed sown, and today Caldwell county
dry, the old gangs have been forced adopt
safer living, and the people have found there
jails and officers, for everyone is self-governed.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1913-09-26
I own Quiet; Jail Sold; Women
Bring the Reform

The Chicago Daily News sent the following tele
gram to Editor Hampton of Kingston, Missouri be-
of the Associated Press dispatch which said that
the town marshal of Kingston Missouri had quit his
job because there 'were more duties for marshal
to perform:
Please tell Chicago about your model town
And here is Editor Hamptons response
Kingston Mo-, Sept I3-If looking for a con-
spuous example of the change in sentiment
living in single decade he would overlook this little
county seat town of nesting quietly upon picturesque
hills in the of Caldwell county, dreaming the day
when it shall become the manufacturing suburb Kansas
City St Joseph fifty miles away No railroad is nearer
than six miles and much of primitive Missouri to be met
with in journey around Kingston.
Time when the skin cap hourished and the
hound dog lotered about for call old time hunt
ers who are oath to orsake the sports of their youth Up
to five Kingston without saloon or
dive 1t accounted tough vicinity and besides it had
its handy gang Night riders furnished news for the
of nerve and EACH in by river
or Shoa creek that joined the local disorder
that made their headquarters the gambling room
Marshal Quits His Job
But all this has changed Today the town of Kingston
has no marshal nor has need of It's city jail
prime necessity years ago. It advertised and
sold recently and its iron cells have been converted
uses Kingston has had saloon dive in five years and
though big crowds congregae and other
ions only one drunken has been upon streets
IN three 1t has been fourteen years there has
been robbery of any kind within the One arrest in
hve years recorded and that of game
Residents of the town lock their doors
weapon of any kind would be hard find Every spring the
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-04-10
NoDangerof Stomach Distressor
|ndigestiOnif You Take Digestit

Eat what you want and "Digestit."
TWO or three tablets after eating pre-
vents that full uncomfortable feeling
1t digests all the food and makes
your stomach feel fine. Browns Di.
gestit is an aid to Digestion. quick
certain relief for indigestion, and a
permanent remedy for stomach up.
sets. 1t Is perfectly harmless. fine for
children as well as grown.ups. No
use to suffer the tortures of lndiges.
tion, Sour Stomach. Gas, Belching or
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-04-10

other up.sets-Digestit relieves quick.
ly; almost Immediately after tuk!ng
dose, your stomach feels good as now
DiCSstit has brought relief to thon.
sapds-W.hy- you? Try II on our
guAStVrtee We are so confident it
will help you we Will give back yi'ur
money If II fails. Get package to.
day and try II after eating. Just SEQ
how It helps your tired overworked
stomach digest the food--no distress.
Laurens Drug Co.. Laurens, s. C.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-04-10
THE TEACHERS TENURE. OF
POSITION.


24O teachers were employed. or this
number 12 only, or 5 per cent. wore
teaching for the first year in the po-
sltion which they then held. In this
canton teachers are elected for a pe-
riod of six years, and many of them
remain for life in the same position.
In fact, in all except six cantons of
switzerland, after a provisional cleo
ton for year, the teacher is elected
for life, subject to a recall by popu-
uar vote. In all country districts
the teacher is furnished a residence.
usually the second story of the school
house ITSELF and prescribed area
OF garden land. He comes into COM
munity to live the year round. AS
a citizen he takes in everything which
concerns the social, religious, or
business life. Before obtaining n
teachers certificate he must be a
graduate OF recognized teachers
seminary, must be able to play the
piano or violin, and must know how
to teach singing. He is usually the
church organist and choir leader anl
is frequently the superintendent of
the Sunday School, After he has
gained the full confidence of his dis
trict, he is entrusted with other
matters of responsibility connected
with the life of the community. I
met many teachers who were Secre-
taries of the Farmers Union, Treas
urers of the Cooperative cheese facto-
ries, or officers in the village militia.
The teachers of the canton are
thoroughly organized into associations.
and the textbooks used in the schools
have frequently been prepared by
committees of the Teachers Associa-
tions and have been published by the
cantons themselves. Under such
conditions the adoption of the school
10 the needs OF the community is a
natural and easy process. 1t is easy
for the schoolmaster to teach what
he is living every day. 1t will be
noted that ! use the pronom he in
IhiS SolHecllOn. IN many cantOnS
men compose So per cent of the teach.
ing force. The salary is in many in
stances not over 5000 per year, but
the permanence of tenure, the teach
ers home, the garden, and the public
esteem in which the teaching profess
sion is held are sufficient to attract
and hold in it body of men who
would be an ornament to any profes
sion Human nature in South Caro-
lima is not essentially different from
that in Switzerland. The best coun-
try schools in this State have been
developed because a good man has
been in the position through a period
of years and has thus been given an
opportunity to Impress his individual
ity on the school system or course
it will be many years before we can
hope to attain the stability and per-
manencc of Switzerland but we should
strive constantly toward their attain
ment w X Tatn
State Supervisor County Schools
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-04-10
NOT BECOMING
FOR YOUTH
Unsightly Grey and Faded Hair

Why not have beautiful. dark, glossy,
natural colOred hair. full OF lie and
beauty-kecp yourself young looking
and fascinating? It's so easy and
simple to do if you will get a bottle of
Hays Hair Health today You'n notice
change after one or tw6 applications
how quickly the greyhairs vanish
how glossy full of Vie ana vitality
Hays Hair Health win keep your hair.
Don't waste time, get bottle today.
Your druggist is selling more Hays
Hair Health than ali others, because
ne knows it's the most satisfactory,
the incest and cleanest to use and
really does restore color to grey hair
Free: Sign this adv. and take it to theI
following druggists and get a soc. bot.
tie of Hays Hair Health and a 25c
cake of Harfna Soap for SOC; or 81 0OI
bottle of Hays Hair Health and twOI
Soc' cakes of IIarfna Soap Free, for 81 |
For sale and recommended by
LAURENS DRUG co.
Special Agents
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-04-10

Don't be surprised if YOU have an
attack of rheumatism this spring. Just
rub the affected parts freely with
Chamberlain's Liniment and it will
soon disappear. Sold by all dealers
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1913-07-30
Sale Of Valuable City Property.

Pursuant to the terms of a certain
Mortgage Trust Deed executed by J..
R. Mize and wife Alice Mize on Sep
TENDER 23rd, 1912, which is duly re-
corded in the office of the Register of
Deeds for Rowan County, in book of
mortgages No. A, page 142. default
having been made in the provisions
contained in said mortgage deed, and
at the request of the holder of the
note therein secured, the undersigned
trustee and MORTGAGE, will expose for
sale at publ; auction for cash at the
court house door in the city of Sails
bury N. G., on
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23RD,
1918, at the hour of II NJ, the follow
ing described real estate:
Lying in the great east ward of
Salisbury, N. c., on the northwest
side of Lee street between Cemetery
and Franklin streets and between the
old Presbyterian Chapel lot and that
of H, G, Trott and beginning at a
stake in the edge of Lee street, H. G..
Trott's corner, and runs thence north
4212 degrees west POO feet to a stake =;
thence south 475 degrees west 1851
feet to stake; thence south 422 de-
grees west POO feet to a stake in edge
of Lee stree thence north 479 degrees
east with Lee street 128! feet to the
beginning, upon which 10 located two
dwelling houses.
This July 22nd 1918.
JOHN A. AREY, trustee and MORTGAGE.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1913-07-30

North Carolina In the Superior Court
Rowan County J September term 1918
Carrie Evans IVA Pltf'' Summons for Re-
D. r. Evans, Deft. lief.
D. E. Evans, the defendant above
named, will take notice that an action
entitled as above has been brought
against him in the Superior Court of
Rowan county, North Carolina, by
plaintiff Carrie Evans for a divorce
from the bonds of matrimony on the
ground of fornication and adultery.
The defendant D, E. Evans will further
take notice that he is required to be
and appear before the Judge of our
Superior Court at a court to be held
for the County of Rowan at the court
house in the City of Salisbury North
Carolina, on the first Monday after
the first Monday in September, 1913 =,
the same being the 9th day of Septem-
Der, 1918, and answer or demur to the
complaint, a copy of which will be de-
posted in the office Of the clerk of the
Superior Court of Rowan County with
in thirty days hereof. The said de-
PENDANT will take notice that if he fail
to answer to said complaint within
the first three days of said September
term of court, the plaintiff will apply
to the court for the relief demanded
in the complaint.
Dated this the oath of June, A. D.,
1918.
j. F. MCCUBBINs,
Clerk Superior court of Rowan county.
E. G. Gregory, Atty. for Plf. 6-25 Ct.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1913-07-30

As the last legislature 80 COM
p'etely set down IN one Walter
Murphy, a member of the house
from Rowan, during the debate on
the search and seizure. measure,
which he opposed, it is hardly
likely the members thereof will
now reverse themselves take him
to their bosom and make him
speaker. At that time it was said
of him: "Beware of the Greeks
who come bearing gifts" Mr..
Murphy liked cons'dersfle OF
showing his popularity by leading
the ticket last November, in fact
had it not been for the influence
aud power of the Rowan Democ-
raoy lie would not be the "popu-
lar" representative from Rowan.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1913-07-30

Attention Is called to the ex-
pected completion of the Yadkin
River Railroad into High Point at
an early date as noted in another
column. This road runs from
High Rock in Davidson County to
High Point, and gives these towrs
aid sections of country COMPETE
tive railroad service. High Rock
ia a station just across the Yadkin
River at Bringle's Ferry, distant
only fifteen miles in q straight
line fr5m Salisbury, indicating
how little is necessary for Sa!isbu-
~ 60 obtain the railway compsti-
ton she has 30 long wished for,
Another thing worth mentioning
ii this matter lie the fact, shat al.
though there was "nos on The SUE
face sufficient resources to Justify
the expense" yet sh!s road was
built "wishout asking Or begging
any special aid Of the State of
North Carolina or Ct the people
along the route" This sets 8 new
pace for railroad building in North
Carolina and plainly shows the
folly Of towns, counties and town
ships issuing bonds TO help pay
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1913-07-30

THE CAR LIMA WATcHMAN was
originally established July 2Sth,
1882. by Hon Burton Craige, and
has been published without any
considerable interruption ever
since. l. is therefore. eighty.on'
years old. It IVES established to
combat Caihounism and the multi
eostion proceedings originating in
Carolina and taking a
strong hold in this State, which
was being ably championed by
the Western Carolinian, then pub
here and edited by the Hon
White.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1913-07-30
Salisbury, July 30th, 1918.
SHOULD GET OUT.

The Observer is right in its posi-
ton. The man who takes an rfic;
under an Administration is sup
posed to be in sympathy with thai
Administration aud should give il
hearty support. The Republican,
now in office went into office OIL
shat basis. To hold on to the
jobs now simply means that they
were dishonest then OF are dishcn'
est now. The self Prospecting maj
will get out and get out promptly.
The man who hangs on simply
copfesaes that he. is there solely
for the job and such 8 man cannot
be trusted and should not be. or
course ''while the lamp holds out
to burn the vilest sinner may re.
surn," but We have heard of no
conversions among these men ard
they should g out. II they dc
not resign decently and in order
they should be pitched overheard,
-S~tatesville Sentinel,
The WAToHMAN does nos claim
to know much about this business
but it looks like SINE folks are
displaying consldsrable ignorance,
or very little forbearsnce. It is
generally understood, If not spe.
officially stated, that officers must
hold positions until Their success
ors are nam2d. and there is abso.
iusely nothing dishonest about a
man who does this, in fact he can
hardly do otherwise. If no one
has been appointed and q resigna.
slon is not asked for by the proper
person, 1t seems an officer would
hardly be warranted in hastenioe
his official execution. especially
since they are merely following az
old custom aud just what the in
coming officials will be caught do,
ing in the future. When successors
have been appointed and notice to
vaoate has been served how will it
be possible for any one to "hold
overt" The situation is up to the
new administration.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1913-07-30
PalCsflI 0u'Clma Railroad Dispute.

New York, July 26.-The
threatened strike of 80, 900
conductors and trainmen
Of As Eastern railroads for
higher wages aud improved
working conditions will not
be called. Articles of agrees
ment 20 arbitrate, under the
Newlands act, the questions
at issue were signed today by
the employees representatives
and conference committee of
railroad managers.
The agreement was not
reached until the managers
had withdrawn the proposal
that their own grievances a.
gainst the men also should
be arbitraded. The claim.
the managers announced to-
day, they had relinquished to
''protect the public" from a
tie-up which they said the
employees intended to force if
the railroads persisted in
pressing their point.
Toiay's peaceful outcome
of the dispute was the result
of efforts made by the Board
Of Mediation and Cancellation
recently created in the hur>
riedly passed Newlands act
to meet the situation The
board, consisting of Judge
William Lea Chambers,
Judge Martin A. Knapp and
6. W. Hanger, brought a.
bout today's agreement, after
conferences with the dis
putants which continued
more than a week,
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1913-07-30

The practice of having witnesses
kiss the Bible when being sworn is
one thing that should be stopped.
1t has q tendency to spread dis.
ease and is no more effective than
other methods of oath taking.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1913-07-30

others to do a thing that will JUS
tify the outlay without such
bonds. Yet it might be protlta'
BILE for towns and counties to as
sist in the construction of roads
by purchasing the FIRST MORTGAGE
BONDS of such roads.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1913-07-30

Rev. John W. Moore, pastor OF
the First Methodist Church, has
been granted a months vacation
by his congregation. He left
Monday to join his family at
Burnsville.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1913-07-30
Sale Of Land Under Execution.

State Of N. G. T. o
Rowan county. LII oupef'of oour''
J. D. Dorsett Assignee of
Rowan Hardware Co.
vs..
John T. Hall.
By virtue of an execution directed
to the undersigned from the superior
court of Rowan county in the above
entitled action, | will, on
Monday, Aug ust 4th,
1918, at about II CLOCK M. at the court
house door of said county, sell to the
highest bidder for cash to satisfy said
execution, all the right, title and
interest which the said John r. Hall
the defendant, has in the following de-
scribed real estate, towit:
Beginning at a dog wood, G. A
Gufy's corner and corner of dover,
running south 46 degrees east AZ poles
to a stone; thence south 89 degrees
east 80 poles to a stone; thence south q
degrees west SO poles to a stone in
Rudasal's line; thence south 81 de-
grees west 81 poles 10 a stone; thence
north d degrees east So poles to Il post
oak near black smith shop; thence
north 81 degrees west At poles to a
stone; thence north SO poles to a stone;
thence north 81 degrees west Is poles
to a hickory thence north So degrees
east 784 poles to a stone Or dead tree
on south bank of the river; thence
down meanderings of river to Guffy's
corner; thence east 81 poles to a post
oak or elm, Guffy's corner; thence
south 2 degrees west "A poles to the
beginning, containing II acres more or
less.
This 26th day of June, 1918.
J. H.. Mckenzie, sheriff.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1913-07-30

For Weakness and Loss of Appetite
The Old Standard general Strengthening tonic,
GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives out
Malaria and builds up the system. A true e9nio
nd s,,re Annetizer. For adults and children ~
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1913-07-30

To Prevent Blood Poisoning
apply at once the wonderful old reliable DR..
PORTER'S ANTISEPTIC HEALING OIL, a sur
gical dressing that relieves pain aud heals at
the same time. Not a liniment. 25c. Soc. $l.OO.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1913-07-30

By virtue of an execution directed
to the undersigned from the superio
court of Rowan county in the abov,
entitled action, | will, on
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-09-13
SUFFERED
AWFUL PAINS
For Sixteen Years. Restored
To Health by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound.

Moretown. Vermont. 81 was trou.
bled with pains and irregularities for
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-09-13
GRASS LINED BOOTS.
They Are Worn by the Nomadie Lapps,
Who Never Get Cold Feet.

While civilized man suffers intensely
from cold feet every winter. the Lap
lander. living In the far north of Eu.
rope. has no such trouble. \ traveller
writes: Their boots are made of rein.
deer skin and are worn very large. and
the toes are pointed and curve upward
so ms to Ice easily slipped into their skis
The I.app usually Ills his boots hall
full with a peculiar green grass. into
which he thrusts his naked feet lie
then packs the boots full with more
grass. tucks the ends Of his trousers
inside and binds them tightly round
with many turns of a brightly woven
braid. With these precautions they
never suffer from cold feet. and chill
blains. corns ar such like civilized com
plants are an unknown horror e.
them"
Concerning other customs the same
writer says: ''rhe Lapps are essen.
TALLY n nomadic race and spend most
of their lives wandering fancy free
among the wild and glorious scenery
of their northern home. However. ~
times no doubt the stiffness Of the
frozen mountains becomes too still.
and they turn their herds and start
toward their nearest meeting place
Twice a year they hold these general
gatherings-at Easter and midsummer
when they congregatc and hold q
general fair II Is on these occasions
that they celebrate their weddings and
funerals. The revelrics last only about
ten days but many marriages take
place between couples who perhaps
have never met previously.
AS soon rs n Lapp can afford to buy
enough reindeer for himself he leaves
the parental tent. takes wife and
roams away whercvcr his heart OF
reindeer dictates There are no social
distinctions In Lapland. should a man
have no reindeer or possibly have lost
what he hnd he travels with rich
man and helps him tend the herd. but
he lives and feeds with them In tho
same tent aud Is quite on social
equality until he can afford 10 start on
with his own herd. &c Chicago News.