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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-05-04

also a little musical entertainment,
games and dancing, and good time
socially.
Mt. Mica Lodge observed the ninety
sixth anniversary of Odd Fellowship at
its lodge room Monday evening with np-
propriate exercises in the presence OF
large number Of the members, Rebekahs
and a few invited guests, making gath
ering that filled the ball. The officers OF
the lodge occupied their chairs and
Noble Grand Robert Paterson presided.
Prayer was offered by the lodge chaplain,
Ransom ID. Gould, and an address oil
welcome was given by Alton G. Wheeler,
In which he spoke Of the history of the
order in Its uinety-six years OF existence
on the American continent, and the
prospects that are before it as II ap-
proaches the century mark. He also paid
high tribute to the late Hon. A. s. Kim
ball, whose work and influence had
meant so much for the good Of the
order. Mr.. Wbeeler's remarks were
very interesting and be held the closes
attention Of all while he was speaking
Music for the occasion was furnished oy
an orchestra composed of Miss Grace anC
Bert Dean, violins; Frank Knapp ant
Frank Kimball, cornets; Harold Merrill
trombone; George Soper, drums; ant
Mrs. Herman Wilson, piano, and thei
work was much enjoyed. Miss Alice
Barden of West Paris was the soloist o
the evening, and was obliged to RESPOND
to enthusiastic eucores after each mum
Der. She was most generous in this 70
spect. Miss Ida Dean acted as her &C
companist. A cornst solo by Franz
Knapp and in response to an encore th'
play ing of "The Rosary" by the SAM
musician, was also feature of the enter
tainmeut that was thoroughly enjoyed
There were also remarks by Rev. Messrs
Miller, Spear, and McWhorter, Mr.. CAM
being out of town aud not present, ant
by Past Grapds Shurtlef and SWEET
After the program was completed To-
cream and fancy crackers were ssive'
and social closed what proved to DO
most pleasant evening.
The Keota news., 1915-01-15
$50 FRENCH SOLDIERS N GERMAN
LINES FOR MORE THAN FOUR MONTHS
Fugitive Fighters Cut of From Retreat in Belgium in eary
Stages Of War Conduct Guerrilla Warfare Against Foe,
infictha Heavy Losses and Damage and Success
fully Elude Every Attempt to Capture Them

only = small guard to protect them
and one BY ono these trains were held
up and their escorts killed BY the
Frenchmen. These attacks occurred
at points 20 far apart that the Ger
mans were unable to discover the ex-
act location Of the hostile force and
although strong bodies Of troops have
been sent against II every search has
failed. Cavalry and infantry troops
have ventured ~ far into the forests
~ they have dared. but 20 thorough .
knowledge Of tho ground have the
fugitives acquired that they have been
able to conceal themselves successful
ly every time.
During the hrst few weeks Of their
forest life the soldiers might have sac
ceeded in getting over the border had
they accepted tho offers Of the inhab-
itants to furnish clothing with which
they could disguise themselves -
peasants and pass through the Ger
man lines N refugees. These Offers.
however. were refused
German Commander killsd.
On ono occasion in the village Of
Houyet. on the Liessa. 20 kilomesers
from Dinant. the fugitive soldiers had
. narrow escape. A German force.
which the French believed to be small.
had occupied the royal chateau l'Ar-
denne and was making merry with the
contents OF = well-nlled lardee and wine
cellars Of the place. while tie few -.
naming Inhabitants in the village
were starving. The commander Of the
French soldiers decided to put IN end
to this condition Of Affairs and under
took personally to trap and capture
the German commander. The sur.
prise Of the latter can well b imag.
ined when during . morning stroll he
came suddenly face to face With .
French of3cer In full uniform who OF.
dered him to hold up his hands. He
drew his revolver instead. but the
Frenchman was quicker and shot him
dead.
The report was heard By the sentry
The Keota news., 1915-01-15

at the chatsan anA bgoaght . stroog
force ol Germans a ~ T01. Tho
Yrooch soldiers VoSo waiting near ~
to assist their chief. but ooo glaocs
vas enough 70 see that tbsy were
greatly outnumbessd and an ned back
to tie woods, not one being even
wounded
A similar incident had occurred only
. few days before at Beauraing. ten
miles away, when . German captain
had been killed. and the military su-
thosities thsrsupoo decided 70 make
thorough search Of the forest to round
up the French troops. More than one
thousand men took part IN the search,
bat not . Frenchman was found.
Meanwhile the attacks have con-
tinued and the Germans in the regions
Of Houyet. Ceduins. 0aint.Hubsrt.
Beauraing and Givet are terrorised.
No odacef dares venture out alooe, no
stranger 10 allowed to pass. u. speyer,
tho Belgian senator, who has taken
charge of the feeding Of tho remain
ing Inhabitants Of these regions, has
been subjected to . close watch dur
AAS8 ~ nv VAD1SDS 0A1V ~ - WsO~s~~~S
tho only one tolerated In these towns.
The authority for this story saw the
French commander only two weeks
ago and succeeded in getting through
the German lines and back TO Paris.
AZ that time the German military au-
thorities had posted throughout the
two Belgian provinces Of Luxsmbufg
and Namur the following announce
msat addressed to the fugitive SOL
diefs:
French soldiers:
I'VE know where you are and have
full information regarding your
strength. In your own interest We ad-
wise you to surrender and promise
that your lives will b safe. II you 70
fuse every ono of you win be shot"
On the following morning the Ger
mans were amazed to dnd written In .
bold hand across several Of the post
ers the following line:
III you know where We are why
don't you como and geE u.s."
And underneath appeared the sigma
ture Of the French commanding ON
'cer. with his full name and rank and
the number Of his regimsnt.
The Keota news., 1915-01-15
Salmon ocab.

One can salmon. one,half cupful
milk. two eGgs. one-half cupful csackoe
crumbs. salt and pepper. Beat yolks
Of eggs and then add the other In
gradients, adding the beaten whites
last Bake one.haH hour. Slice oolA
and serve with or without mayonnaise
dreesing.
The Keota news., 1915-01-15
Casserole ef Rice and Nest.

Casserole Of Rice and Nest.
Two cupfpls chopped meat. pepper
and cayenne. oneQuarter cupful bread
or cracker crumbs, one-haH teaspoon
full salt. celery salt. ono beaten egg.
hot water or stock to moisten.
Line . buttered baking dish With
cooked rico one-Quarter inch thick.
Pack mixture In and cover with rice.
Steam or bake 30 to 20 minntas. In
vert on platter and surround with
tomato sauce.
The Keota news., 1915-01-15
COOKING TOUGH MEAT
NO pereR WAY THAN 0RAislMo
HAS SEEN DEVISED.
Espse,aliy shsuIa Fewi That 10 Net
N Teoaee - Could % Wtoho6 -
Prspared In This Way-eeme
kidney 0lsjsos.

Braising n IN excel1o0t way Of COOK
Ing rather tough meats. - the losS.
slow cooking softens the meat and yet
Ill the nouFishment - preserves ID
tho gravy. A fowl that - tough
should always b cooked In this way.
Take 8 casserole just large enough TO
hold the fowl. Cover the bottom with
sHcss Of fat bacon. add thick aliees OF
onion. carrots and turnips ana put In
the fowl. Cover the dish and let II
cook on the top OF the stove for ID
minutes. Then add . pint Of hot va
ter. Place In the oven. Let 1t sim
mer an hour or longer. according to
the ago and size Of the fowl. Twc
hours will be needed for IN old bird
Dish the bird. Put tho vegetabaes
around the dish and pour over It .
gravy made from the stock.
Kidneys which may bo bought fos
one. two or three cents aptece. nsveS
moro. even In the city. make chsev
and delicious supper. luncheon OF
breakfast dish either grilled or stewed
To stew the kidneys scald. skin and
cut them in halves. take out tho smal.
hard piece and rub In seasoned 0oar.
Heat . little dripping in small casse
role, put In the kidneys and Try them
brown. Take them out and keeD warm
on . plate. Chop . small onion. ny
in the casserole until brown. aa6
little hour and brown. Add tea
spoonful of sharp sauce and one OF to
imato sauce or catchuD. Pour IN slowly
~ much water - required. star1ins
to keep smooth. Return the 6dnoys
to the pan and simmer for about an
hour. Skim OF any scum and davor
with sherry. kidneys that aEo len
over from . supper dish are very good
hashed and served on toast for break.
fast. They should be rewafmo0 With
. brown gravy.
0rilled kidneys may be gEilled IN
their own fAt. or they may b seaIded.
skinned and split and brush44 With
oil. They should be served On toast.
either well seasoned or with . aovil
sauce.
Veal ana ham pie, . very popular
and inexpeasive English dish, u made
- follows:
One pound veal outlet, four ounces
bacon or ham. two hard-boiled sg.s.
pastry. seasoned dour and mushrooms.
Mako q seasoned 6our by MIXING
ono tablespoonful Of -four. one tea.
spoonful Of salt, onehaR teaspooafal
Of pepper; add little grated rinA Of
. lemon and . pinch Of cayenne. Cut
the meat into medium pieces, rub In
the dour and put into . deep pie or
baking dish. Peel the mushEooms and
put them In the dish. Pour In enough
water to throeQuarters MI the dish
and cover the top Of the dish over
with pie crust. Mako . hole IN the
center Of the pastry. Put II into the
oven and bake for IN hour.
Casserole Of Rice and Nest.
The Keota news., 1915-01-15
SAVED FOR PRINCES SAKE
Germans opaes Maubsvos, France. D.
cause 81 Tmatmsnt Given the
kaiser.s Dying Nephew.

Boulogne, Ffanee.-Because Q young
French Red Cross nurse took interest
IN IN eightesa.year-old German lieu.
tenant. who WAS brought unconscious
into the hospital at Naubeuge, and
died three days later. tho city Of Mar
beago has been favored BY its German
conquerors. and 10 enjoying . greater
degree Of freedom than any Of tha
other French border towns in German
territory.
Tho wounded German was the prince
Of Saxe-Neiningen. nephew Of the en-
peror. He had sufIered . fractured
skull and died without regaining con-
sciousness.
At the suggestion Of the nurse. the
local authorities gave the prince the
funeral honors due his rank, photo
graphed the body and CONN. and sent
the photographs, together with the
persooal belongings Of the prince and
. detailed account Of his illness to his
family ut Aeiningen.
The young mans father. the duke
Of Saxe-Aeiningen. acknowledged the
courtestes In letter expressing deep
est appreciation and later-when the
Germans entered Maubeuxe - he
proved his gratitude BY directing the
troops occupying the fortress town to
treat the Inhabitants with the utmost
consideration. The nurse was given q
safe conduct through the German
lines.
The Keota news., 1915-01-15
sar English Language.

~ 9"01S00 e1h6Uao0.
Berlin. - The Beriiner Taeahlatt
asks al Americans to communicate
with German drms. associations O In.
dividuals in German. explainin.:. I'VE
al know EnGiiah. b1t we'd rather have
you approach ~ In our own language
ut now"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-01-09
RECOVER STOLEN JEwELRY.
Negro Who Entered Residence of J.
N. TOlar on Darlington Gang.

The city police department has just
located Charley Cole. alias Charley
Jamison. alias Charley Hayes, and
other aliases. on the Darlington chain
gang and he will be returned to Sum-
tor. upon the completion of his SEN
tence Of ninety days for theft and
vagrancy. Hayes Is charged with
having entered the residence of Rev.
j. N. Tolar in this city last summer,
and stealing two gold watches and
two rings.
One Of the watches was recovered
the day after the theft at local
pawn shop. Recently the department
located one OF the rings in Darling
ton in the possession OF a negro wo-
man. This ring was recovered and
the negro located, and a request made
for him when he has served his sem
tence there. ..
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-01-09
Returns Verdict of Suicide.

The coroner's jury in the case OF
Wells Richbo at Horatio Tuesday af.
ternoon returned verdict that Richbo
came to his death by self-infiicted
wounds. The shot had been fired into
Richbo's chest, the shot taking a
course almost down the body just un-
der the skin. On this account there
seemed some doubt in the minds OF
some that the negro had killed him.
self.
His wife was the only witness. She
stated that after he came home he
went to bed. She went to sleep after
q short time and was aroused by the
shot. She says that he had the gun
resting on the top of the bed and
that he discharged it by pushing the
trigger with a stick, which was lying
by him when she aowke to find him
dying from the wound.
RicbDo, 1t was stated, had gotten IN
trouble some time before by selling
several bales Of cotton on which there
was a lien and he had been dodgine
for some time. He had tried to get
his wife to skip with him, but this
she refused to do.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-01-09
CITY IN GOOD HEALTH.
Health Bill One Of Which ';,mtcr
Has Right to Be Proud.

The health conditions in the. city
just now. as reported by the health
department. is one Of which Sumter
may justly feel proud. There are
no contagious diseases in the city
save a few cases Of tuberculosis,
which are carried over from year to
year and one case Of typhoid fever at
the local hospital, brought in from
outside Of the city. otherwise the city
Is free from contagious diseases and
has clean bill of health.
During the past year there has
been comparatively little sickness in
the city and there has been no spread
Of contagious diseases. Only two
cases Of small pox were reported in
the year and these were among ne.
groes and were prevented from
spreading by removing the cases to
the pest house.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-01-09
COUNTY APPROPRIATION UN.
CHANGED.

Annual Estimate Sent to Comptroller
General Calls for Five and Half
Mills.
The annual estimate. for the coun-
ty ordinary expenses prepared by the
clerk Of the county board and sent to
the comptroller general calls for q
levy Of FIVE and one-half mills, the
same tax levy as that of last year
and other years. A tax OF one-half
mill for bonds is also requested. one
quarter mill TO care for court house
bonds and one-quarter for road bon de-.
The annual meeting of the county
board Of commissioners will be held
tomorrow, when business Of import
ance will come up. At the regular
monthly meeting Tuesday the only
matter Of interest to receive attention
was the authorization Of the supervis-
or by the board to ascerte IN the cost
Of construction Of small steel cages
to be used as temporary guard houses
In various parts Of the county.
]. 8. Brown was granted an ex-
Confederate pension.
A large number Of bills were aud
tied and ordered paid.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-01-09
Suicide Reported at HOratiO.

From The Daily Item. Jan. 5.
1t was reported on the street this
morning that a negro had committed
suicide at Horatio last night by shoot
ing himself with a shotgun, but no
confirmation of the report could be
secured. The case had not been re-
ported to the sheriff's or coroner's Of
fee.
Nater) A telegram was received
by the sheriff shortly before two
o'clock notifying him of the killing at
Horatio, and his deputy and the cor
oner left for that place shortly after
wards. The negro was named Will
Richbo and it was stated by his
brother. who was in the city this
morning to secure a coffin, that it
vas not known whether he killed
himself, or if his wife or someone
else shot him. The inquest will be
held this afternoon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-01-09
Death.
From The Daily Item, Jan. 6.

From The Daily Item, Jan. 6.
Miss Genevieve Beatty of George
town died Wednesday morning about
o'clock at the Tourney Hospital
whore she was taken last week for
treatment. The body will be taken
and the funeral services and inter.
ment will take place there tomorrow
Miss Beatty was a sister of Mrs
John $. Buck and Miss Ruby Beatty
Of this city who will accompany the
remains to Georgetown.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-01-09
10 OPEN SATURDAY EVENINGS.
Commercial & Savings Bank Intro.
duces New Banking Feature to Sum.
ter.

The Commercial & Savings bank of
this cit, will. beginning Saturday.
January 9th, open Its doors on Satur-
day evenings from s to 8 o'clock for
the purpose of receiving deposits.
This is u new feature in banking in
Sumter. although 1t has been tried
successfully In a number of other
places. The banks in the city hav e
been In the habit Of receiving de-
posits In the day after banking hours.
but mona Of them ever before have
made a special solicitation for busi-
ness In the evenings or on Saturdays
when a large number of employees Of
various businesses are paid of for the
week.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-01-09
NEWS OF REMBERT.
Mr.. Samuel Shircr Leaves for Winns.
borO-VisitOrs in Community for
Christmas-Ncw Year Dining.

Rembert, Jan. 4.-Mr. Samue,
Shirer has left our community with
its feasts of fat things, and has gone
to Winnsboro, S. c. Maybe he will
not stay.
Prof. Jesse B. Jackson spent Christ
mas day in Columbia.
Mr. and Mrs. Alex McCabe of
Washington, ID. c., after a most de-
lightful day in our community, have
returned home and so has Miss EN-
ma Allen of your city and Mr.. Clifton
Ledingham Of Wisacky.
Miss Edna Davis of Charleston is
spending the holidays with her moth
| er.
Mr.. Burrel Moody, one Of our
most enterprising and successful
farmers, has been postrated by pneu-
monia, but is reported to be improv-
ing.
The cold, damp weather is not ad-
ding anything to our health.
'ouiN yOu Wdul " Uc Sduld Claus,
Mr.. Editor, If you had to kiss all the
pretty girls? A fine young fellow
posed as Santa's wife, and had to kiss
the boys. None of the young men in
the community are trying to supersede
him.
Some small grain still going in.
You had better reduce that cot
ton acreage whether the law says SO
or not.
We missed the CHEEKY presence of
the Colonel" at a dining given by
Mrs. H. c. Bethea on December 80.
Too much turkey!
Mrs. j. r. Atkinson of Hagood, gives
Ia New Years dining which will be
we'll attended by certain citizens of
the peninsula, one of whom, if nothing
prevents. will do justice to the occa-
sion.
Our good neighbors Cas-. and
Lem McEachern are moving out Of
our community.
We will miss them and their fami-
lies. "Hagood."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-01-09
CANTATA ON SUNDAY NIGHT
Choir OF Grace Baptist Church Will
Entertain Music Lovers.

The cantata which was prepared by
the choir Of the Grace Baptist church
for several weeks ago, but which was
postponed at that time. will be given
on Sunday night at Grace Baptist
Church, corner Of Washington and
Calhoun streets. This will be a great
treat for lovers of music and no doubt
it will attract a large audience.
Several weeks ago the choir Of
Grace church gave a recital of sa-
cred music which was much enjoyed
and the cantata promises to be even
more pleasing.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-01-09
Real Estate Transfers.

l.. ID. Jennings to F. f. Nigles. l4&
acres in county, $500 and assumption
Of mOrtagage of $4,000.
L. d. Jennings TO Emma F.. Osteen.
so acres in county. $500 and assum-
ptinn of mortgage OF $4,000.
Mrs. Eva p. Shaw to w. Lacy Cur
Road, $4,000.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-01-09
Cbs taakhnrau a1h Ssatbrpn


Mr.. and Mrs. Arminius Wright and
little sophia Wright have returned to
their home In Atlanta. after spending
the holidays with Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
~. Chandler.
Messrs. w. ID. lyman and 8. H.
Ramsey Of Privateer have removed to
IAvrens county where they will make
their home In future.
Miss Ellen Duvali. Of Cheraw. Is
visiting Mrs. II. q. Osteen.
Mr.. Irvine Belser. Of Columbia. was
visitor 20 the city on Thursday.
Mr.. n. N. Cantey. formerly of this
city. but recently Of Birmingham.
Ala. n In the city on q short visit.
ihr. W. Q. Manning. Of spartanburs.
made . short visit to his brother. Mr..
r. I. Manning. this week.
Miss 0sorsia Fulmer. Of Leesville.
g. C..Nis spending some time with Miss
Marie Phillips. on Hardy Ave.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-01-09
MASTERS NEW YEAR SALES.
Large Amount of Real Estate Chang.
ed Hands on Sales Day.

At the regular sales day on Mon
day a large number Of sales were
made by the Master for Sumter Coun-
ty. real estate changes be as fol-
lows:
In case of Gene CulIedge against
Liza benjamin, ct AL, two tracts in
Rafting Greek Township, containing
tracts of SO and So acres, respectively,
10 l.. d. Jennings, attorney. $326.O0.
Case Of T. w. Dinkins against Alb
ram Dicks. to Lee & Noise, attorneys.
lot on Lawton street. s25.
Case Of Grace Randle against
Adele Mcleod, to L. d. Jennings,
Is Ia acres in Spring Hill Town
ship. $4,000.
Case Of John F. McNair, ct al,
against William Alex, 2 l-2 acres near
Mayesville, to A. B. Stuckey, attorney,
sS5.
H. ]. Hardy against Rebecca San
ders. ct al, So acres in Stateburg
township, to L. D. Jennings. $1,000:
also tract Of SO acres adjoining. to E.
w A. Bultman, $1,000.
j. H. Winburn against Emma But
ler ct al, three tracts Of 10. 2 and
not given acres Of land on Stateburg
public road, to l.. D. Jennings, $25.
Tindal and Cuttino against Angeline
Griffin, ct al, 20 acre tract, to I. c.
Strauss, attorney, $500.
c. A. Ottoleugui against Thomas S.
Sumter and E. w. A. Bultman, one
third interest in 245 1-2 acres known
as Mcleod tract, to Lee & Noise,
attorneys. $3.50.
E. w. A. Bultman against Peter r.
Camlin, ct al, tract of GO acres in
county to l.. d. Jennings, $1,15O.
| Lena Clarke against Miles NJ. Mar
1 tin and E. w. A. Bultman. 10 acres in
county and lot near city, to Lee &
Noise, attorneys, 500.
| Georgia Granite and Marble Com
pany against 3. p. Cuttino, ct al, lot
on Kendrick street, to Lee & Noise,
attorneys, $500.
Case of Rosa Strauss against A. A.
Cooper and J. A. Schwerin, lot on
corner Of Pear and Main streets, to
Lee & Noise, attorneys, 5000.
The Sumter Trust Company against
Mary Eliza Sanders, ct al, 81 $40
acres, to l. c. Strauss, attorney, ST.
800; also lot on Manning avenue, to
! |. c. Strauss. attorney, 800; also
another lot on Manning avenue. to I.
G. Strauss. attorney, $500; also an
other lot in city containing 5-10O
acres, to Mark Reynolds, 500.