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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-01-20
PEssONAD NEWS.

Mr.. Charles Hiliiard nurst. knowr
on the stage as Charles Hilliard. is In
the city visiting his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. G. ~. Hurst.
Mr.. II. G. Manning. vice presiden,
AM head of the sales department OF
the sumter Electrical Company. left
Saturday evening for Chicago. wher.
the sales department OF the COMPANY
has been transferred. Mrs. Manning
and children will visit her father. Mr.
n. NJ. Cooper at wisacky. for severa,
weeks before going on to Chicago to
make their home there.
Mr.. J. Mcrsddcn spann. of Flor
ence. is visiting relatives In the city.
Mr. II. c. PARROT spent the week.
end I'm tho city.
Mrs. John ID. Jennings is visiting her
sister. Mrs. II. II. Thompson, in
Florence.
Mr.. Edwin Wilson. Of st. Charles.
spent the day In the city.
Rev. and Mrs. A. II. Berkeley. of
Philadelphia. are In tho city visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. r.. I. Manning. They
win attend the inaugural ceremonies
In Columbia tomorrow.
Miss Jeanette Henry Is In the city
visiting friends. enrout from Colum-
bia to Sc. Augustine. Fla.
0overnor-elect and Mrs. n. I. Man.
ming and children left on Monday
for Columbia. where they will take up
their residence In the governors
mansion for the next two years.
Mr.. E. Warren Noise left Saturday
evening for Chicago. by way Of Allan
q and Louisville. where he will have
his headquarters In future as one OF
the saiesmen for the Sumter Electrical
Company.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-01-20
NEWS or SUMERTON.
Some Farmers to Continue Their ALI
cotton plan-COntribution for Bel
glans.

Summerton. Jan. 1S.-The few days
OF fine weather last week and the be-
nign influnce of Gov. Chas. A. smiths
administration seem to have had an
inspiring effect on the community.
The hens have started to lay and the
farmers have started work with their
usual energy.
Some farmers are going to continue
their all-cotton farming. This makes
us think Of what the scripture says
about Hope springs eternal" etc.
Maybe 1t isn't from the scriptures
hut anyhow some fellow that bucked
against hard times said 1t, and it
should be adopted as a sort of nation
al anthem for the all cotton farm
ers.
Gov-elect Manning has many
friends and relatives in this commu-
nifty and IL the weather permits no
doubt there will be large contingent
from here to attend the Inaugural
ton.
The Northwestern Railroad has re-
turned to the old schedule. and the
train lays here over night. On ac-
count Of which we have the pleasure
OF welcoming as residents. the fami-
lies Of Capt. Hardwick. the popular
conductor. and Mr.. Seymour.
Among our visitors last week were
Messrs. l.. II. Williamson Of Sumter
and Ben Fl. Harvin Of Harvin. Both
Of these gentlemen are In the fer
tilizer business and report prospects
In this neighborhood satisfactory for
good business.
The sportsmen down here have
been having fine luck this season. sew
eral parties have been on deer drives
recently and killed a good many deer.
One Of our best sportsmen also re-
ports having killed two rabbits.
Last Wednesday contributions were
taken at the school house for the
Belgians. Between seventy and eighty
dollars In cash and merchandise was
contributed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-01-20
FIRE ON HAMPTON AVENUE.
Bed and Bureau Catch from OIL Stove
In Second Story.

From The Daily Item. Jan. 16.
The fire department responded to
an alarm OF fire from the residence
of Mr.. j. ID. Bowen on Hampton Ave-
nue. about $50 o'clock this morning
where a bed and bureau had caught
fire from an oil stove In one Of the
second story rooms.
Mrs. Bowen and her little baby
we're asleep AZ the time and were
aroused to find the house full of
smoke. The fire was extinguished by
the chemical apparatus and did not do
a great deal Of damage. The bed
clothing on one bed and one bureau
were practically all tina: was injured
by the fire. although the house was
considerably smoked up.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-01-20

Standing here in this historic cham
Der to assume Cor the first time the
duties Of the office Of lieutenant gov
ernor, am filed with mingled feel
ings Of JOY and responsibility. Proud as
am Of the generous confidence of
the people of South Carolina which
elevates me to this place Of honor, l
cannot escape, II l would. the obliga-
tions Of the sacred trust. This day to
me, therefore, is day of dedication
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-01-20
Real Estate Transfers.

Master to Hal w. Hardy. lot on cor
ner OF Salem and Hampton avenues.
$500,
Mater to Augustus III. Sanders. so
acres In Rafting Creek Township.
so2s.
Matthews Il. Mayos "a J. Henry
burgess. lot In town of Maycsville.
5000.
Hal w. Hardy To III. ]. Hardy and
u. G. Strauss. lot on corner Salem
and Hampton Avenues. $500 and othe
considerations.
w. T. Rowland To u. r.. McCallum,
one-haif interest In lot on Marshall
Street. $4,000 and assumption of in
dsbtedncss.
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BROTHER SERIOUSLY SHOT.
u n. suoek Hears Of Injury TO ns
Brother I'm Augusta.

Mr. 9. r. smoak Of this city sun
DAY afternoon received a telegram
rom Augusta stating that his broth
o. there had been seriously wounded
by a shot from a nsgro's pistol the
night before. Mr.. smoak left on the
$50 train for Augusta te render what
90 he could TO his wounded brother.
The injured man was q detective an
No Augusta force and went to arrest
Sns negro for some ofelise. The me-
ero shot hin, In the shoulder. the
bullet going clear through and COM
Inc out the back. The wound is said
% be . dangerous one.
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$6S3.3I

Mr.. Manning acknowledges a pair
OF knitted mittens and scarf from
Miss Cirica Dinkins. and two pair or
knitted wrist bands from Mrs. G. H..
Noise; also four bushels OF corn from
patrons of the Baker schol
As MIR. Manning left for Column
bia Monday. Mr.. G. Il. Hurst has been
appointed committeeman to receive
all goods and Mr.. Bernard Manning
an committeeman to receive all funds.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-01-20
HEARING ON IMMIGRATION BILL.
Representatives of Various Organiza-
tiOns to be Heard 10y President This
Week.

Washington, Jan. 17.-President
Wilson will hold an open hearing this
week on the immigration bill passed
by congress. Representatives Of or
CARNATIONS in different parts Of the
country have asked to be heard. The
president is opposed to the literacy
test feature Of the bill, but has not
announced definitely whether he will
veto it.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-01-20
Two Arrests Made.

Jacksonville, Fla, Jan. 15.-Advices
just received from Sheriff Bowling
state that the parties chased in an
automobile from Jacksonville proved
not to be the bank robbers. Two men.
however, have been arrested in the
city and are held by the police as sus-
picious characters until the bank
clerks have an opportunity to identl-
fy them.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-01-20
AGED Woman Found Dead.

Tina Nelson. an aged coiored wo-
man. was found dead near the
Booth-osteen saw mill on Friday
morning. She was found lying near
where log IRE had burnt out. As
:hsre were no signs of foul play an
inquest was not deemed necessary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-01-20

The Sumter County Teachers Asso.
ciation had the pleasure of hearing an
interesting lecture by Prof. l.. p.
Chamberlain of the University of
South Carolina Saturday at the
Hampton School building.
The meeting was well attended. and
matters concerning field day were
discussed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-01-20

and not Of triumph. 1t marks the be-
ginning Of political careers for some;
1t should signify for all the Inaugural
ton of new standards, new purposes
and new ideals in the public service.
1t Is not for me to recommend to
this honorable body what course to
pursue or what laws to pass. That is
the ddt, ~ coordinate branch Of
the government, and 7 shall neither
now nor hereafter eonsci n tiously en-
croach upon the rights o, others or
attempt to arrogate TO myself powers
which do not by right belong to the
office / hold. With singular single
ness Of purpose / shall strive to as
sist and direct the machinery Of this
body SO as to further the work which
you undertake to accomplish for the
welfare Of the sovereign people.
But you will permit me to venture
to suggest a keynote for the session
OF the senate Of 1915. A brief program
OF progressive and constructive meas
ures, concentration Of effort to make
them effective and a speedy adjourn
ment would, in my judgment, make
this memorable session.
Our people are confronted at this
time with economic and Industrial
conditions hitherto unknown. The
terrible European war and the full
iillment of the prophecy Of Isaiah,
"Ye shall buy without money" have
brought distrt &c and suffering to our
State and country. Relief cannot be
had In legislation. But i'm the very
performance Of the task at hand we
can render highly patriotic service.
Rejecting the will Of the people We
can set worthy example in co
serving time and money, in thrift, in
Industry, In courage and i'm optimism
In what we attempt to do. Forgetting
the adversities Of the past and pres
ent, except as they serve to school us
for future emergencies or for the So
luton of perpleXing problems, and re-
membering only our duty to the State,
let us press forward to perform that
duty as God gives us the power and
wishes to see it. Let us address our
selves with devotion, energy and zeal
to the work before us now that we
may merit the well-done of the peo-
pie and enjoy the satisfaction of an
approving conscience.
The people Of South Carolina are
tired OF turmoil and strife, of po-
iitical pickering and discomfort. Of
disorganiZatiOn and disruption. They
want peace and harmony and good
VIII enthroncd. They demand the
restoration of deccncy. dignity and
truth to their rightful places of pres
tige and power.
"A craftsmanship distinguished for
prllliancy such as is represented in
her Calhouns. Haynes and Prcstons
may not be possible. perhaps rs not
needed i'm South Carolina today But
the commonwealth needs and tho
people crave n type of service win II
I'm wisdom. i'm conviction. i'm homes,
and patriotic purpose finds it's high
est expression and true cXcmplilica
tion and glory in Woodrow Wilson
the SOut horn -bnrp S,,,ltb ,',,,J;,,.
trained, Democratic president of these
United States.
senatorial courtcs," is considered
by some II beautiful and time hOnoro
custom Of the South Carolina senate
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-01-20
bETAEA 70 the SENATE,
ADDRESS OF LIEUT..
GOV. STRESSES NEED or
PEACE.

Would Have Senate Work for Cool Or
People Of State Without chickering's
and with Manifest senatorial
Courtesy" to All-Will not En-.
crOach OH PrcrOgatives OF Other
Branches of State Governments,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-01-20

Mr.. ID. e.. Shaw has sold his fine
pair OF matched bays To Mr.. X. ].
Manning. Mr.. SHAW purchased this
rair of harness horses I'm Kentucky
last spring and exhibited them at the
several horse shows In the South Car
olina circuit. winning II number of
prizes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-01-20
Marriage License Record.

a license to marry has been issued
To Mr.. Ed kolb of New London, y.
e., and Miss Estelle Nj. Shuyler. of
Sumter. "A license was also secured
hy X. j. Diggs and Christina l.. Ken
drick, OF Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-01-20
Real Estate Transfers.

John j. BrittCn to David Il. Mccall
lum. lot on Broad street. $5 and other
considerations.
Geo. ID. Levy, special master. To
James A. Manoney, 57.S acres i'm
county. $1,000.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-01-20

The daily use of the split log drag
has had excellent results on the con.
diti0n Of the streets,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-01-20
Belgian Relief Fund.

Previously acknowledged. ..$314.06
- aS' Ahuiot.. u
Baker school collection. :. :. 1.3l
Miss Mary Wilson, chair
man Belgian Bazaar Com
mittec.. E. .......... ..364.9i
Mrs. Louisa q. Ellerbee. =. 200
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SUMTER COTTON MARKET.
Corrected daily by Ernest Field,
Cotton Ruver

Good Middling z 3-4.
Strict Middling z SIS.
Middling Z 1-2.
Strict Low Middling 7.
Low Middling 6 SIS.
Staple Cotton. Nominal.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-01-30
SHERIFF'S SALE
WILLIE T. STEWART.
Versus
FRED and P. j. VOORHEES,
No. 20,23S, 10Th judicial District Court,
Parish of St. Landry, La.

BY virtue Of a writ ct seizure and
sale, issued out of the Honorable Six.
teenth judicial District Court, in and
for the Parish of st, Landry. in the
above entitled and numbered suit, and
to me directed. | have seized and win
efferf or sale, foraash, at public auction,
to the last ana highest bidder, at
the front door of the Court House OF st.
Landry Parish, at OpeloCsas, La, on
SATURDAY, MARCH 9th, 1915,
at II o'clock a.. M, the following de-
scribed property. to-wit:
A certain parcel, or parcels of land.
situated in the original and official
town of Eunice, Parish Of ST. Landry.
State Of La, more fully described as
being Lots Number Three 81, Four
a., Five (51, and Six f61 of Block
Eighty Nine 1897 and is commonly
known as the VOORHEES, Brothers Lura-
Der Yard; between Crowley and Mid
land Branches of the Frisco and S. p.
Roads; together with all the buildings
and improvements thereon located.
save and except all the merchandise
lumber. and all other stock in trade.
Terms: Cash, to pay and satisfy til &
SUI of two thousand dollars, debt, with
interest and costs, unless the same il
Immediately paid.
jan 80 ct Ne. L. SWORDS, Sheriff.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-01-30

to law, at the principal front door Of
the Courthouse, at Opelousas, La, COM
mencing at the hour of II o'clock a. m,
on
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY, 9th, 1915,
by the undersigned Receivers, or any
duly qualified Auctioneer, the follow
ing described property, to-wit:
1. sc arpents OF land, situated in the
parish of St. Landry, La, in section 3.
township 6, S. r. 2E.
2. The manufacturing plant of the
Alexander Hardwood Company, Ltd,
consisting of a saw milling plant and
spoke factory, complete, and pTactic-
ally new, together with the unmatured
portion of the lease in favor of the
Alexander Hardwood Co., Ltd, OF the
lot of ground upon which the same Is
situated in the town of Eunice, La.
8. There will be sold separate and
apart from the mill plant above de-
seribed, that portion of the machinery
described as the Powers Equipment,
machinery, tools and furnishings by
Imperial Spoke & Rim Plant, of Dyers-
burg, Tenn, and upon which the Du-
ranI-Dort Carriage Company, alleges a
privilege as vendor.
Terms of sale: Cash at the moment
of adjudication.
JAS. j. LEWIS,
T. B. MILKY,
Joint Receivers of the Alexander Hard
wood Company, Ltd. 2g3 ct
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-01-30
for the year 1915.

for the year 1915.
Whereas, a special school tax cleo
ton was held in School District No. 5
Of the 4th Police Jury Ward OF the Par
ish of st. Landry, La, on the 14th day
of April, 1914, levying a special school
tax Of five mills on the dollar for the
period of ten years on all the property
in said school district subject to state
taxation; therefore,
Be it resolved by the Parish Board of
School Directors of st. Landry Parish,
La, that a special school tax of five
mills on the dollar on all property sub
ject to state taxation in School District
No. 5 of the 4th Police Jury Ward of
the Parish of st. Landry, La, be levied
for the year 1916, and the Assessor and
Tax. Collector of said parish are hereby
instructed TO assess and collect, as pro-
vided by law, said tax for the year 1915.
On motion of Mr.. Hawkins the resoIu-
ton passed by this Board on August LIST
1914, creating School District No. 6 of
the 4th Police Jury Ward of the parish
of ST. Landry La. was repealed
on account of a defective description in
its boundaries and School District No. 6
of the 4th Police Jury ward OF the par
ish of st. Landry was created to be
bounded and defined as follows, to-Wit:
Beginning at the center of the south
line of Section %, TBS, R-5-E., running
due north three 81 miles to the center
Of north line of Section Is, TBS, R-5-E;
thence running due west one-quarter
IA mile to the northwest corner of
said Section Is; thence running due
north three and one-quarter Is IA
villas {n tho vanish ton ha4nynno fho
parishes of st. Landry and Avoyelles
parishes; thence running due east along
said parish line five - miles thence
running due south six and one-quarter
rs 1-41 miles to the southeast corner of
Sections 30, TBS, R-6-E; thence running
due west four and one-half "A 1=21 miles
to point OF beginning: and containing
twenty-nine and three-fourths 10 81
square miles
On motion of DIR. II. S. Joseph School
District No. Z of the 4th Police Jury
Ward of the parish of St. Landry, La.
was created, described and bounded as
follows, to-wit:
Commencing at a point where the
center line of Township 5, S-R-7-E,
running east and west intersects the
Atchafalaya river, thence west along
said center line of said Township and
along the center line of T-5-S-R-6-E, to
the center line of said Township 5 S. R.
6 E., running north and south, thence
south along said center line to the
Courtableau Bayou, thence along north
banks of said C~ourtableau Bayou south
easterly to the Wsst bank of the At
ehafalaya river, theAce northerly along
the west bank of said Atehafalaya river
to the place of beginning. Within
which boundery1ines is contained about
fifty (50l square miles of territory or
about ~thirty-two thousand {32, 000l
acres of land. AS shown within the
red border lines On map hereto attach
ed.
Adopted Jan. 20, 1915.
O. P. DAILY, President.
c. J.. THOMPSON, Secty. I23-3t
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-01-30
School Board Proceedings
Opelousas, La. January 20. 1915.

Opelousas, La. January20, 1915.
On motion of Mr.. j. w. Lyman, the
following resolutions were offered and
passed, viz:
Whereas, a special school tax elec-
ton was held in District No. / of the
End Police Jury Ward of the Parish of
st. Landry, La, on the 18th day of Au-
gust, 1908, levying a special school tax
of three mills on the dollar for the
period of ten years on all property in
said school district subject to state tax
alton; therefore,
Be it resolved by the Parish Board OF
School Directors of the Parish of ST.
Landry, La, that a special tax of three
mills On the dollar on all the property
subject to state taxation In said School
District No. l of the End Police Jury
Ward of the said Parish of st. Landry,
La, be levied for the year 1915, and
the Assessor and Tax-Collector of st.
Landry Parish, La, are hereby in
structed to assess and collect, as pro-
vided by law, said tax for the year
1915.
Whereas, a special tax election was
held in School District No. l of the 4th
Police Jury Ward of the Parish of st.
Landry, La, on the 30th day of March,
1911, levying a special school tax of
three and one half mills on the dollar
for the period of ten years on all prop.
.erty in said school district subject to
state taxation; therefore,
Be it resolved by the Parish
Board of School Directors of the
Parish of St. Landry, La, that a
special school tax of three
and one half mills on the dollar on all
property subject TO state taxation in
School District No. / of the 4th Police
Jury Ward of the Parish of st. Landry,
La, be levied for the year 1915, and
the Assessor and Tax-Collector of said
parish are hereby instructed to assess
and collect, as provided by law, said
tax for the year 1915.
Whereas, a special school tax cleo
ton was held in School District No. 2
of the 4th Police Jury Ward of the par
ish of st. Landry, La, on the oath day
of June. 1911, levying a special school
tax of three and one half mills on the
dollar for the period of ten years on all
property in said school district subject
to state taxation; therefore,
Be it resolved by the Parish Board of
School Directors of the Parish of st.
Landry, La, that a special tax of three
and one half mills on the dollar on all
property subject to state taxation in
School District No. 2 of the 18th Police
Jury Ward of the Parish ofSt. Landry,
La, be levied for the year 1915, and
the Assessor and Tax Collector of said
parish are hereby instructed to assess
and collect, as provided by law, said
tax for the year 1915.
Whereas, a special school tax cleo
ton was held in School District No. 1
of the 5th Police Jury Ward of the par
ish OF st. Landry on the 23rd day of
1911, leyying a special
tax of five mills on the dollar
for the period five years on all prop
in said school district subject to
state taxation; therefore,
Be it resolved by the Parish Board of
School Directors of the Parish of st.
Landry, La, that a special school tax
Of five mills OF the dollar on all prop
erty subject to state taxation in School
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-01-30
Council Proceedings.
Opelousas, La, january END, 1911;

OpelouSaS, La, january End, 1919.
To the Members of the Board Of Alder
men, City of Opelousas, La.
Gentlemen: You are hereby notified
that there will be a Special Meeting o
the Board held this Friday evening Jan
uary 22nd, 1915 at 7:30 for the purpose
of adopting a Special Assessment Ordi
lance No. 2 levying special assessment
on abutting property on south side O
Vine street from Lombard street *
Veazie Avenue.
Sgd E. L. LOEB, Mayor.
Sgd Attest: H. U. Callahan, City Clerl
Received the above notice on the 2.
day of January 1915 and on the same
day and date | notified all of the mem
bers of the Board in person.
Sgd C.. L. HAYES, Marshal.
The Board of Aldermen met in Specia
session pursuant to the above call.
Present: E. [. LOEB, Mayor, presid-
ing; Aldermen Gosselin, Sicily and
Eastman. There being a quorum pres
emf the meeting was called to order.
SAECIAL ASSESSMENT ORDINANCE.
Ordinance No. 2 of 1915.
To levy a Special Assessment on the
property abutting the south side of Vine
street between Lombard street and
VeaZie Avenue, of the city OF 0pelousas,
La, for the purpose of defraying the
cost OF constructing sidewalks, curbing
and Appearances, on said street, under
contract by the Mayor OF the city of
Opelousas, La, with DeJersey & Naff,
Contractors, of date Aug. 9th, 1914 and
to prorate the cost of construction of
said sidewalks, curbing and appur-
tances between the abutting property
owners, and to provide the manner of
enforcing the payment of said Special
Assessment and to authorize the Mayor
of the said city of 0pelousas, La, to
issue certificates of Indebtedness COW
ering the deferred payments due by
the respective property owners or ac-
count of the construction OF the said
sidewalks, curbing and appurtenances.
Section /. Be it ordained by the May
or and Board of Aldermen of the city Of
Opelousas, La, in Special Session con-
vened, that a special assessment be and
the same is hereby levied upon the fol-
lowing described property in the man.
ner set forth after the description of
each separate piece of property, for the
purpose Of d~efraying the cost of con-
struction of sidewalks, curbing and ap-
p%urtances, abutting said property under
contract entered into by the Mayor of
the city OF Opelousas, La, with DeJer-
sey G Naff, on August 9th, 1914 to-wit:
st. Landry High School--33e.2 feet
front ON south side of Vine street
bounded: north by Vine street; south by
South street; east by Lombard street;
west by Walnut street. the sum of two
hundred sixty-six and 69-1N 1926. 691
DR.. j. A. Haas-172.1 feet front
on south side of Vine street bounded: