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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-07-22
BIG FAMILY REUNION.
Rain Needed in Misunderstanding
1inies' Discusses Custom of Candi-
dates.

Dark Corner. July live are
needing rain at this time. Corn is
burning very badly for the last few
days. Cotton is still doing fairly we'll
We have not had a rain in this corner
since we planted our crops, only oc-
casional showers have fallen. Farm.
ers are nearly done laying by their
crops. except on stubble land, where
corn or cotton was planted.
The health of the neighborhood is
pretty good. Mrs. Joe E. Johnston is
the only one know of being sick.
She has neuralgia.
/ attended a family reunion dinner
at Mr.. w. r. Lackey's on the 4th. All
Of his children were present and most
OF his grandchildren. Some Of those
who were present at the dinner were
his daughters, Mrs. j. Byers Brown of
Sumter. her two grown daughters, Mrs
johnson and Mrs. Hatfield, and three
small children, Mrs. j. Dargan Osteen
and husband, Mrs. Thos. j. Geddings,
husband and children of Privateer;
Mrs. Eunice Geddings and children
with the following named grandsons-
in-law. with their families and grand
sons and families: Robert Christmas,
Neal Geddings, John E. Geddings,
Early Geddings. Ramsey Kolb and
Mr.. and Mrs. w. ]. Ardis. About SO
In all were present, including 20
grandchildren and eight great-grand
children. Mr.. Lackey is a Confeder-
ate soldier about rs years old. He
has little girl who will not be two
years old until the 11th of October
next. He says he never gets tired and
can do as much work as a man of
80. He now walks or miles every
day and hoes all day and walks
back home at night. Who can beat
him.
The lid is still on the political pot
In this corner. So many candidates
we are puzzled to know who to vote
for, but we shall vote right, 1 hope, as
we please.
I see from the papers that they
(the candidates) are giving each other
down the country" And yet l sup
pose they are all members of some
church. How do they get over those
passages in the good book "Thou shalt
not bear false witness against thy
neighbor" and "Thou shalt not go UP
and down as a tale bearer among the
people," I suppose they believe the
old saying that all is fair in love and
war; but what will they say when
all hands are called before the righ-
teous Judge. Can they then say Smith,
Blease, Pollock, Jennings, Manning,
Richards, those other Smiths, or the
other fellow. did and not me and
pass the master. No. then each shall
answer for himself and not another.
Let us all stop and consider should a
man claim or want to hold an office
by pulling down someone else to get
1t. Please let us remember Christ's
words: Therefore what so ever you
would that men should do unto you,
do ye even SO to them," and follow
that rule and we will never be far
wrong, says "Old Hard Times"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-07-22
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Pretty Wedding Mt the Home of the
Bride, at ChOppce.
Georgetown Times.

Georgetown Times. -. ;''}rr
The elegant country home Of Mrs.
Henry d. Munnerlyp. of Choppee was
the scene Of q lovely home wedding
on last Wednesday morning at eleven
o'clock. the contracting parties being
Miss Daisy Belle Munnerlyn and DR..
Warren Fl. Burgess Of Sumter.
The spacious parlor where the cere-
mony was performed was beautifully
decorated with smilax, natural roses
and native moso. A large arch Of the
same decoration, with a snow white
ball suspended from the centre. was
made in one corner of the room,
where the bride and groom stood
while the ceremony was being per-
formed by the Rev. n. E. Sharp, of
the Union Methodist church.
Two ribbon girls-Misses Louise
Snow and Louise Munnerly-made a
pretty picture as they came in with
pink ribbon, forming an aisle from
the main entrance to where the arch
stood.
Next came Miss Daisy Brockington
and Mr.. Murray Nelson. and Miss
Emmie Snow and Mr.. Frank Burgess,
then the Dame OF Honor, Mrs. ]. w.
Mole. Of Brunson. a sister Of the
bride. followed by the Maid of Honor,
Miss Pauline Munnerlyn, another sis
ter OF the bride. The groom, and his
best man. Mr.. Chas. J. Levy of
Georegtown, came next. Then the
bride on The arm oT her brother, Mr..
Harry - Munnerlyn. who gave the
bride away. Miss Florence Heming-
way played Mendelesshon's wedding
march for the bridal party to march
In by. Miss Louise Wilson rendered
a beautiful selection very softly
during the ceremony. Just before
the ceremony was performed Mr..
Eugene Yates. who possesses q su-
perb baritone voice. rendered one Of
his charmir,c; ?; selections. "Constancy."
After the ceremony was performed,
tho bride and groom received hearty
congratulations from all present.
Miss Munnerlyn Is one Of the most
beautiful. charming and accomplish
cd young ladies In the county, and is
the second daughter of Mrs. Henry
ID. Munnerly. DR.. Burgess Is one OF
rising young physicians Of Sumter.
The happy couple was the recipients
OF many beautiful and costly pres
ents. Delightful refreshments were
served to the guests.
The bride and groom left imme-
diately after the ceremony by auto.
mobile for Kingstree. where they
boarded the train for Sumter. their
home. The bride was attired In a
chic gOing-away frock Of Copenha-
gen blue silk poplin.
Among those present were: Mrs.
Burgess. Of Sumter. mother of the
groom; Mr.. Frank Burgess and Mr..
Murray Nelson, Of Sumter; Mrs. ].
w. Mole. Of Brunson. DR.. Sidney Bur.
CESS and Mr.. Warren. Of Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-07-22

For the past week Mr.. II. L. Bryson
has been bringing luscious strawbcr-
rics to town from his place just above
town. They are not little wizened
dried up berries either. but az large
and Juicy az the first spring ones, and
this Is past the middle Of JULY
WinnsborO News and Herald.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-07-22
MITCHELL IN CHARLESTON.

Charleston, July 19.-JOhn PurrOy
Mitchell. mayor OF Greater New York,
arrived here this afternoon to attend
exercises tomorrow afternoon in
memory Of his uncle, Capt. John e.
Mitchell. Confederate states army,
who fell in defense of Fort Sumter
during the War Between the Sec
tons
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-07-22
Real Estate Trausfcrs

lssac Strauss to Henry Weinberg. ct
al three-fourth interest i'm tract OF GO
acres In Mayesville township, sI0e
Mrs. Matilda c. Flowers to Edna
Flowers Sholar. lot on Haskell street,
20 and other consideration.
Selma b. Walker to Thomas u.
Bryan. lot on Northwestern Avenue.
$S75.OO. xa1xA
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-07-22
DURANT TEAM WINS.
Defeats Junior Sumter Team by Score
OF 6 to 4.

The Sumter High School baseball
team was defeated at Durant yester.
day afternoon by the score OF 6 to 1
in hotly contested game of ball. The
Sumter team put up a hard fight, but
were not an equal match for their
older and more experienced oppon-
ents.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-07-22

Rain is badly needed In practically
all sections of the county. Corn has
been considerably damaged already
aud the prospect OF the biggest crop
on record has been materially re-
duccd. Cotton is also suffering for
rain and is beginning to shed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-07-22

Marriage License Record.
A license to marry has been issued
to Walter Allen and Alice Rollerson,
cOlOred, Of Wedgefield.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-17
HIGH SCHOOL TEAM
 MAY MAKE TOUR

The Juneau high school basketball team is planning on making a tour of the towns of Southeastern Alaska for ,he purpose of meeting basketball teams of the other communities. Ar engagements have been about complet- ed to play a game at sitka. and nego- tiations are under way with the sol dIers at Fort William H. Seward and the athletes of Sgakway and Ketchi- kan.
 The teachers encourage this sort of sport among the pupils of the schools, and point to the wider view point tours of the character of those planned by the Juneau high school gives the students. They become acquainted with other communities through them, and get touch of that life which is to come to them when they quit school and go forth to act for themselves.
 Of course:s in part. at least, these plans are dependent upon the Juneau team winning the championship from the Douglas team. If they fail in that the Douglas boys might prove more at- tractive to the lovers of sport in other towns than those of Juneau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-17
STRONG ARGUMENT
 FOR MODERN ATHLETICS

Men must work and boys must play, both are physical necessities. Basket ball has been characterized as a most senseless waste of time and energy. A hasty conclusion. Many things have no apparent value to the thoughtless- 1t all depends upon the viewpoint. Knowledge comes with growth and strength. Physical decay is insepara- able from mental decay. Drones acquire the hookworm habit-some call 1t a disease. An extended waistband is no indication of brain power. It only be- trays intemperance, whether worn by saint or sinner. it tells of over.indul- fence in booze, chicken or perhaps only innocent pie. Modern athletics is the greatest temperance advocate of the age. In fact. it goes further and in many instances demands total absti- hence. The lad who wants to make the team must cut out indiscretions of diet and go to bed nights, else his fellows will outstrip him in the race. No pos sible influence will overcome this fea- ture of the game, and today every school boy knows it. It is a splendid lesson in self-control; power. once exercised, that will give the future man a glorious confidence in himself. Douglas News.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-17
CITY COUNCIL ATTENDS
 TO ROUTINE MATTERS

The city council held it's regular session in the council chambers of the city hall last night all being present except Councilmen W. H. Case and w. S. Pullen who are out of the city. There was nothing of great importance brought before the meeting and after attending to some routine matters the body adjourned.
 I.E. Hensler. petitioued for the priv ilege of using a gasoline heater in the Grotto saloon and it was granted. w. w. Batheler asked for the same priv Iege at 23S Seward street and it was also granted.
 The Winter & Pond Co.,. asked for the privilege Of substituting corrugat' ed iron aue for concrete or brick chimney at a store which it is contem- plated 10 erect in front of the ware house on the Pacific Coast dock. The council declined to grant the privilege.
 The renewal of the insurance policy on the city wharf was approved.
 The Juneau Masonic lodge asked permission to amend the survey of the Masonic plot in Evergreen ceme- tery. A resolution was passed provid- ing for the same,
 Labor claims to the amount of S73l.5O were allowed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-17
HOLDS STREET
 SPEAKING LAW VALID

Judge R. W. Jennings, at the con clusion of the hearing yesterday after noon, denied the writ of habeas cor pus asked for in the case of E. c. Briggs, serving sentence by the muni- cipal court for violation of the city ordinance against street speaking. The points on which the habeas corpus pro ceedings were brought consisted in a challenge by the defense of the city's powers to pass such an ordinance and the right of the municipal court to pass sentence without the defendant having trial by jury, In denying the writ Judge Jennings holds that the city did and does possess power to pass the ordinance in question and that the municipal court was within it's powers in passing sentence with out the trial by jury.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-17
TO CONFER OVER
 HOTEL ADDITION

E.. R. Jaeger, who together with c. F. Ericson. owns the Hotel Cain build ing will be leaving for the South on one of the first boats. perhaps the Spo- kane. for the purpose of holding con ference with Mir Ericson, now in Se- attle. over the plans that have been announced for a new steel and con crete addition to the present building. "we expected to have work started on the structure early in April" said MT. Jaeger this morning. but we are not certain whether we will or not. It is for this reason that NIT. Ericson and I will meet and talk the matter over.
 ''The plan of increasing the capacity of the Hotel Cain involves the cree ton of an addition holding fifty more rooms. The proposed structure is to be built to the rear of the present front. and be fire proof throughout. There is no question of the need of more rooms for the hotel. The prob lem is to get the structure finished in time for the spring and summer travel"
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-17
WEATHER REVEALS
 SEWERAGE DETECTS

The long periods of clear weather that have prevailed in Juneau this win. ter are serving to make more than ever noticeable the defects of the city's sewer system. The matter is being discussed by busaness men, and, it is said, women are discussing the formation of civic society which would take that matter up as among the first things worthy of receiving attention.
 "The stench on Front street, result ing from the depositing of the clty's sewage on the tide lands under the wharves and buildings of the city's waterfront, is becoming nauseating," said leading Juneau merchant in discussing the matter today. "The city is in danger of an epidemic of typhoid fever," he continued, "as long as this condition is permitted to con tinue."
 Suggesting remedy. this business man said that the city should make a sea wall by spiking blanks to the piles at about the low tide mark, extend the sewers below 1t 1and compel those dumping refuse into the bay to do so beyond the wall. He said then that the earth from excavations in the city should be used to fill in the ground above the wall.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-17
RAYMOND PLEADS GUILTY.

J. c. Raymond this morning entered a plea of guilty to the indictment charging obtaining money under false pretense, and this afternoon he was sentenced by Judge R. w. Jennings to six months in the Juneau jail.
 Others Plead Guilty.
 Charles Davenport, Charles Smyth and Jchn Harris each entered pleas of guilty to the indictment charging them with selling liquor to Indians and will be sentenced this afternoon.
 At S:3O p. m. Judge Jennings sen fenced Davenport to 16 months in the McNen's island penitentiary, This was Davenport's third conviction, and Judge Jennings reprimanded him se- verely when pronouncing sentence.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-17
GEN. OROZCO
 AMONG THE DEAD

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17.-word re. ceived here today that Gen. orozco, one of the Federal commanders of Northern Mexico is dead. The infor- nation was contained in the report Of Gen. Bliss of the arrest of Gen. Sal. agar.
 Gen. orzco was one of the most eff fectlve officers with Madero in his sue cessful war against Diaz. Later he quarreled with Madero, but remained supporter of his government. After Madero's death he allied himself with Huerta.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-17
SENATE WILL VOTE ON RAILROAD BILL JANUARY P
Mccoy SENTENCE
 IS SUSPENDED

Lawrence Mccoy was given a sus- pended sentence by Judge R. w. Jen- nings of the district court this morning on the two indictments of larceny and burglary respectively. The court made a very effective address telling the boy that on account of his mother and his own youth that he would give him a chance. Judge Jennings drew graph. ic picture of the end that awaits those who take the downward and criminal career, pictured the horror of prison life and impressed the fact that if he were not good boy that he would be brought back even from the ends of the earth and made to serve the sentence that was being suspended. The court told him that if he were to live a thousand years and continued doing good he could not repay the aged mother for all that she had done for him.
 Mrs. Mccoy, who was in the court room with her son at the time, was visibly affected. After thanking the court she left with her son with tears streaming down her face.
 Watson Gets Three Months.
 Sam Watson, who plead guilty to two indictments for selling liquor to Indians was, after being questioned and establishing that 1t was his first offense, given a sentence of three months in the Federal jail for each in. dictment the time for each sentence, however to run concurrently.
 Sullivan, Six Months.
 Harvey Sullivan, who plead guilty to the indictment for selling liquor to Indians, was sentenced to six months in the Federal jail. He was convicted last term and shortly after getting out got drunk and fell again.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-17
GOLD CREEK WATER
 SUIT STILL LINeERs

The hearing on the application for a temporary restraining order in the case of the Alaska.Juneau company against the Alaska-Ebner company ov- CT the right to the Gold creek water is still being conducted at night ses' sions of the district court.
 The defense is still putting in evil dence. Last night several witnesses were called. F. J. Wettrick, J. M. Carl son and. Dan Reardon were recalled. L. c. Hill, Halverson, A. Riendean and D. D. Muir followed in succession. It is not known at this time how much more evidence the defense will put on. The plaintiff will offer some rebuttal and the case will probably run well in- to next week.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-17
NIL DONNELLY SEEKS
 ADMISSION TO BAR

Michael J. Donnolly, formerly of Fairbanks, who served as messenger of the Senate during the first session of the Alaska legislature is seeking admission to the Juneau bar. Attor- ney H. B. LeFevre proposed his ad- mission and Judge R. W. Jennings this morning appointed Attorneys R. A. Gunnison. L. P. Shacklcford and J. H.. Cobb a committee to examine the ap- plicant.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-17
MORGAN TO STAY
 WITH STEEL TRUST

NEW YORK, Jan, 17.-J. P. Morgan said Friday afternoon that he proposed to remain a director of the United States Steel Corporation. His mem- bership on the bank boards would be dependent, he added, on construction of the directors liability clause of the currency law.
 "The members of the firm," he said, "are not reslgning from boards because of pique or annoyance, but simply be- cause, as explained in our earlier state ment, we believe the course best for the investors in the corporations and accordingly the best interests of the firm"
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-17
sKAGWAY PIONEERS
 DAUGHTER IS WE'D

SKAGWAY, Jan. 15.-Phil Abrahams received the announcement this morn- ing of the marriage of his daughter, Alice Graham Abrahams, to Dr. w. J. Wright, Edmonton, Alberta. The mar riage took place at the Holy Rosary church, Portland, Oregon, on Dec S1'
 The bride formerly lived in Skag- way, where she was favorite in the younger set, and the announcement of her marriage vii, be surprise to her friends here.
 She left last fall to go outside on a visit, but gave no intimation of her intention to get married.
 The gentleman whom she married is a rising young eye specialist of Ed monton.--Skagway Alaskan.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-17
GRAND JURY SAYS NOT A
 TRUE BILL FOR JUUSOLA

Gust Guusola will not have to stand trial for the killing of c. Lassila at Tenakee, December 22nd last. The grand jury this morning returned not a true bill in his case and he was re- leased from custody. The tragedy oc- cured in a cabin at Tenakee and there were no witnesses present. The de- fendant claimed at the hearing that it was done in self-defense. United States Commissioner J. B. Marshall bound the defendant over to await the action of the grand jury.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-17
MANUFACTURERS
 FAVOR HIGHER RATES

CHICAGO, Jan. F. - The Illinois Manufacturers Association, which op- posed the railroad rate advances in 1910, has sent to its 15,O0O members, including many of the largest shippers in the West, the following request: wire the President, wire your Sena. tors, wire your Representatives to use their influence for five percent. hori- zontal raise in freight rates in official classification territory. Make business boom."
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-17
VIRGINIA AFTER WILL
 OF MARTHA WASHINGTON

RICHMOND, Va. Jan. 17.-A bill win be introduced in the Virginia Leg islature instructing the Attorney-Gen- eral of the State to sue for the pos, session of the will of Martha Washing ton, wife of the first President, which has been located in the library of J. P. Morgan. The will was stolen during the Civil War from the records of Fair fax County, Virginia. It was lately discovered that 1t was in the Morgan collection and a demand for it's restor- ation was refused, though Mir. Morgan said that he would furnish authenticate ed photogragraphlc reproductions of 1t.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-17
TWO SENSATIONAL
 SUICIDES AT FRISCO

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 17.-Blanche Wood. aged 24 years, last night shot herself to death in the presence of her uncle, A. B. Wood, said to be form or member of the Supreme Court of Tennessee living under an assumed name. owod immediately after his niece had killed herself seized the same gun that she had, used and took his own life.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-17
INDIAN TOWN OF KAKE
 ADOPTS CITY G0YERNM'T

The Indian village of Rake has com menced to put on the ways of the whites. Recently the 25O inhabitants created town government by the election of a council and this body un- der the direction of George J. Beck, su- perintendent of missions at that place. hase passed several improvement ordi- nances. The town has already com menced making street improvements and otherwise undermining the com munity.
 The custom of living in tribal or community houses is being discour- aged and many of the inhabitants are building individual family habitations.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-17
SESSION
 AMONG POSSIBILITIES

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17.-Another all.summer session of Congress is in prospect, according to those intouch with the legislative program of Presi- dent Woodrow Wilson. This will prob ably be made imperative by number of big questions which will be put up to Congress, including legislation con corning the trusts, rural credits, pro- hlbition of gambling in cotton futures, construction of an Alaskan railway and the control of water power rights.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-17
PLEAD NOT GUILTY.

Henry Cooman entered a plea of not guilty this morning to the indict- ment charging him with sending un- mailable matter through the United States mail.
 William Kim this morning entered plea of not guilty to the indictment charging him with selling liquor to In- dians.
 Paul Brown, an auburn-haired In' dian, also entered a plea of not guilty to the indictment charging him with selling liquor to Indians.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-17
wlNDHAM BAY NOTES.

WINDHAM, Jan. 15.-G. Sutton, the trapper, came down from shuck yes terday. He reports that he has been having poor luck this winter. D. Dick Rowe, Jr:, contemplates making a trip to Juneau soon.
 Capt. Orr is making the plans for a new residence for himself.
 Mir. Ketchmark and MT, Kelder were guests of MT. and Mrs. Rowe, of this place, Sunday. Saturday they with Miss Rowe were guests of Mir. and Mrs, Yates.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-17
NEW BASEBALL LEAGUE
 IS AFTER TY COBB

CHICAGO, Jan. IT. - The Federal Baseball League club of this city has offered Ty Cobb, the famous Detroit player and generally regarded as the greatest baseball player in the world, a contract for five years at salary of $15,OOO year to play with it..
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-17
SAILORMAN MUST TRY TO
 SUPPORT HIS WIFE

CHICAGO, Jan. F. - Albert Hors- will who had charge of the last life. boat to leave the Titanic told the court yesterday in hearing that he is unable to support his wife, aged IS years, whom he married last Novem. Der. Judge Uhlir ordered him "to stay on the job" and do the best that he can.