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Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-08-03
TERRIFIC EXPLOSION
OF WAR MUNITIONS

Property loss estimated at SIS ,000,-
600 was caused early Sunday morn
ing by a series of terrific explosions
o. ammunition awaiting shipment TO
the entente allies and stored on
Black Tom Island, a small strip of
land jutting into New York bay off
Jersey City.
The detonations, which carried
audibly over five states, began with a
continuous rapid fire of small shells,
the blowing up of dynamite, ,and OH
big explosives, followed by the
bursting of thousands of sharpnel
shell, literally showered the surround
ing country and waters for many
miles around.
Five people were killed and a
injured.
Every window in the pedestal of
the Statue of Liberty, on Bedloe's
island, opposite Black Tom island,
was broken and the main door, made
of iron, weighing almost a ton, was
blown off its hinges. The statue it
self however, was not damaged. ex-
cept from the rain of sharpnel which
bespattered it. Although the plant
which furnishes power for Bedloe's
island was shaken and partly put out
of commission, the famous light of
burned steadily throughout
the hours of confusion, flaming high
above the pail of smoke.
The theory of the cause OF the
is that plotters sent a fire
barge to forbidden munition docks.
Thirteen huge warehouses, con-
tanning merchandise valued at
SIS 100000 is said to have been
destroyed.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-08-03
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

VIC f1ODiSl ErlOSOTAL SrlShSi''
The pulpit at the Methodist church
will be occupied next Sunday by
Rev. w. F. Null, Principal of The
Idaho Industrial Institute. Rev. Null
is not stranger to our people, hay-
ing greatly pleased them when he
spoke here last winter. Services will
be held both morning and evening.
We are sure that those who attend
will not be disappointed in the man
or his message.
The Conference year is rapidly
drawing to a close. Those who have
not yet contributed to the church
benevolences, should hand their con-
tribuion to the Treasurer, Martin
Luther.
The pastor and his family are in
the mountains for a ten days outing.
The big annual picnic of the
Methodist Sunday School will be
held in August. Watch for the date.
The Annual Conference will be
held in Gooding, Idaho, September
18th.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-08-03
BUMPER POTATO CRUP
RAISED ON rs ACRES

A. H. Raymond of Appleton sta
ton has refused an offer for a crop
of potatoes he is growing on his
farm under the ditch, that would re-
pay him in full for the cost of 80
acres he bought on the project less
than year ago. Raymond is of the
opinion that his yield of tubers tbs
season will bring him returns that
will exceed even the expectations OF
the salesman for seed house, who
tried to purchase the crop.
The offer for his crop in the field
was made to Raymond by an Idaho
Falls man. The seed salesman after
walking over the potato patch turn
ed to the owner and asked him if he
would sell for $4,000. Raymond re-
Pile that he would not.
Raymond bought the 80 acres he
Iow is farming near Appleton sta
tion nine months ago. He built a
pretty little home on the tract last
fall and has since added other i'm
provements. The raw land cost him
Just $4,000.
Used school" Methods.
This season he decided to raise
only potatoes, setting aside 25 Of
the 80 acres for that purpose. Be-
fore preparing his ground for the
crop Raymond enrolled as a mem
Der of the Potato Seed club, spon-
sored by the agricultural extension
department of the University Of Ida
no. In choosing his seed Raymond
decided upon Idaho Rurals and Net
ted Gem. He made ready his field
and planted the tubers under the
direction of E. P. Taylor, field hor-
ticulturalist with the extension de-
partment
Raymond cultivated his potato crop
in the intensive manner urged by
Taylor, plowing the vines and water
ing the field after the most improved
system.
1t is said here that w. G. Scholtz,
state director of the farm markets
bureau, will attempt to have the po-
tatoes grown by Raymond held in
Idaho for seed purposes. Already po-
tato growers in Oregon have learned
of the success Raymond has had with
his crop this season. and they are
making efforts to purchase the tubels
for seed. .
Scholtz has announced his inten-
ton of helping Raymond find q mar
ket for all of his crop among farm
ers of this state and If the man at
Appleton station will give his con-
sent to the movement, potatoes he
has grown will be sold only to farm.
ers in this state.-Caldwell cores.
pondence In Statesman.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-08-03
WILL REILLY SECURES LEASE ON PAYETTE'S new s5OOGO
HOSTELRY WHICH WILL Be READY FOR OCCUPANCY
ABOUT OCTOBER FIRST.

the same by Mr.. Win Reilly, who
for more than five years past has
been proprietor of the Commercial
Hotel in this city.
Mrs. Reilly and Mr.. ]. A. Lauer
will go to Portland the last of this
week where they will make the
selections of the most modern furni-
ture for the entire building.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-08-03

ed the Hotel Bancroft" in honor
of the late vice-president and gener-
al manager of the Oregon Short Line
Railroad, w. H. Bancroft. deceased.
The new hostelry will be ready
for occupancy about October first
and a lease has been secured on
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-08-03
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE.
To the Voters of Idaho:

To the Voters OF Idaho:
/ hereby announce my candidacy
for the nomination for the office Of
Secretary of State on the Republican
ticket, subject to the will of the
electors at the primaries to be
held on Tuesday. September 5th.
1916.
have been a resident of the
state for over 20 years and, while
my home is at Nesperce, Lewis
county, feel that 1 can serve the
people of the state, as a whole,
without prejudice or partially
and with equal rights to all and
special privileges to none"
1 have never held an elective of,
flee, but have had considerable
clerical experience and believe
am fully competent to fill the po-
sitioo for which ask your sup
port
/ heartily endorse the Republi-
can state platform and if elected
will do all in my power to help
fulfill its pledges.
/ am in favor of the good roads
movement and hope to see the
plan carried out whereby convict
labor can assist in this work.
/ am a firm believer in the State
of Idaho, having my little worldly
possessions invested here, and am
interested in its progress. be-
lieve one of the most important
ways of bringing Idaho into her
own is to encourage the develop
ment of her resources and to i'm
prove the farms and homes. i am
persuaded by experience that this
can be most effectively accom-
plished by giving the farmers cheap
er money with which to make these
improvements and developments, and
in order to do this l would favor
the state taking the lead in lower
ing the rate of interest and suggest
loaning state money to farmers and
school districts at five per cent; the
basis of the farm loan being made
on a certain per cent of the assessed
valuation of the farm.
/ shall be very grateful for any
support you may see fit to render
in nv behalf and promise that !
shall use every endeavor to rur
the office as economically as pos
sible-as / would were it my own
business.
Respectfully submitted.
s1tf. CHANCEY WALLACE.
C. A. Sunderlin, Republican candi-
data for Atturney~ (AAvl
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-08-03
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

The pastor Is taking his vacation
the fore part of August SO there will
be no preaching service next Sun
day nor the one following. Sunday
School and Christian Endeayor meet
ings rs usual. -
Rev. Reed will take to the hills
in few days either In the Tama-
rack country or up In the North
where Howard is at Wallace, Idaho.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-08-03
NOTICE

We had a large shipment Of fan
shoes OF an kinds made esp ciaIiy
Tor us therefore wesNsfe OBLIGED tcl
accept them. You usg have youi
choice Of these newnoes at whole
sale prices- wipdolpx's Closing Out
,Sala. PsSsttA ..
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-08-03

Mrs. Clarence Dunn has returned
home from Boise where she recently
underwent an operation at st. Al
phonsus hospital.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-08-03

Senator NJ. j. Sweeley of Twin
Falls who is a candidate for the
Republican nomination for attorney
general. is Payette visitor today.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-08-03
YELLOWSTONE PARK

EXCURSIONS
August 18th, via Hotel Route.
August 14th, via ''wyhe Way see
o. S. L. Agents for details and
folders, a1-ta.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-08-03

Buy school shoes now and save
money at Windolph's Closing Out
Sale, Payette.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-08-03

Malheur County Fair, Ontario, Ore
gon, September 10, 20, 81 and 20,
1915. Special rsily0sd ratss, sl-t%
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-08-03

Doctor Steele, the Eye and Nerve
Specialist, will be at the CONNER.
cial Hotel, Monday, August Z. Call
early, us
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-08-03

One good horse, buggy and har=
ness for sale. Phone 95, 31-t2.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-08-03

Grain sacks, 10 .1-2 cents and IL 1-2
cents. Farmers Society Of Equity.
Phone 81.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-08-03

Good Utah Nut Coal, $500 at bin.
Farmers Society OF Equity. Phone
u. 39-tt.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-08-03

C. A. Sunderlin, Republican candi-
date for Attorney -Gsasssl (Ayl
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-02
Makes Big Bond.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Nov. 2S.-As a
result Of a preliminary hearing, Fred
result of a preliminary hearing. Fred
X. Conelison, undo arrest on the
charge OF larceny OF $4,000 from the
Southern Express companies wagon
last Monday night. has been admitted
to a bond Of $4,000 by the criminal
court today. No new evidence was
brought u and the defense did not
Introduce my witnesses. Cornelison
had no trouble In making bond.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-02
HOLIDAY EVE CLUB DANCE.
Enjoyable Affair Is First Big Dance
Of Season Given I'm Sumter.

The Holiday Eve Club dance in the
Armory Hall last night was a most
enjoyable affair to the twenty-five or
more couples and others who enjoyed
the dancing from 10 o'clock until af-
ter ] o'clock. The music was all
that could be wished for and the
dancers found every dance the best.
About midnight a delightful sup
per was served to the dancers, who
stopped dancing only O. short time to
at. Punch was served during the
evening. The dance broke up earlier
than was expected because of the fact
that the lights went out and it was
impossible to continue the dance in
the dark.
Qunite a large number Of visitors
were in town for the OCCASION,
among them being: Misses Sara Nc
Laurin, Bennettsville; Isabelle and
Jessie Williamson. Darlington: Melba
Brown. Columbia: Belva Jones, Flor
encc; Lois Jackson, Anderson; Agnes
Severance. TimmOnsville; Henri
eta DeLoach. Camden; Bessie Trip
petit. Boykin; Minnie Fair Lykes,
Lykesland; Messrs. Scott, Kingstrcc;
r.. w, Wilson. e. T.. Johnson, j.. w.
Brunson. G. w. Stikcleather, Donald
MCLAUGHLIN Florence; Q. ID. Williford.
VI. q. Hers, w. II. Bristow, G. Il.
Sigh Darlington; II. King Breeder,
4. r.. Drake, Hartsvillc; Il. Swaills, j.
G. Williams, A. C.. Jeffords, Florence;
f.. III. DeSaussure, G. G.. Green, Char
lesion; Edward c.. Smith. c.. w.
Slide, Florence.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-02

Miles Nervine. and I began to improve
before I had finished tie first bottle
until / was entirely cured"
MRS. JOSEPH SNYDER,
zee Hudson ST., TiHin, Ohio.
Many remedies are recommended
for diseases Of the system
that fail to produce results because
they do not reach the seat of the
trouble. DR.. Miles Ncrvine has
proven its value in such cases SO
many times that it is unnecessary
to make claims for it. You CAN
prove its merits for yourself by
getting a bottle of your druggist,
who will return tie price if you
receive no benefit.
MILES MEDICAL CO., EIknart, Ind.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-02
WON'T CHANGE PLANS.
Bankers Stick to Scheme for Treas
ury Notes.

New York, Nov. 2S.-The proposed
Offering Of a series Of short term
treasury notes by j. p. Morgan & Co.,
for the British and French govern
ments, { was authoritatively stated
today. would be made regardless of
the warning issued by the federal re-
serve board. The notes. ranging from
so days to six months, will be issued
in limited amounts In response, it was
said. to a widespread demand from
banks and investors and will not be
Bankers representing the entente
allies declined to say to what extent,
IL at all. future international under
takings may be affected by the action
Of the reserve board. {.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-02
SOUTHERN COMMERCIAL CON.
GRESS.
Norfolk, Va, December nth to nth,

AANAA W
The theme of the congress will be
THE Changed Outlook" and the "In-
t%ernational Reconstruction Resulting
from the European War" Many
cabinet officers and other important
~fersonages of national and interna-
tional fame will be present, and
President Wilson is expected.
Every Southerner should lend a
band. at least by his presence and
ilnbibing and profiting by what he
Will learn, in helping the nation.
through this important congress-, in
IT'S efforts to build commercial re-
.lations with the Western Hemis-
iphere and other. matters of equal
Importance which will be discussed.
Co-ordinating organizations which
exill meet at the same time are: Wo-
mars Auxiliary of the Congress;
House of Southern Governors, Amer
Ilcan COMMISSION on Agricultural Or
ganization, National Association of
Commissioners Of Agriculture and
Southern Commercial Secretaries AS
sociation.
Fol- this occasion the Atlantic Coast
Line will sell excursion tickets to
Norfolk at s10.25 from Sumter, and
at correspondingly reduced fares
from ell points on it's line, for all
trains on December s, 9, 10, ii and
II, limited returning until December
10.
Sleeping car reservations and fur
Their information may be obtained
from o. v. Player, Ticket Agent,
Sumter.LAdvt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-02
THE WATCHMAN N sotTHRoN, DECEMBER 2. 1915.
REPLY BY
Democratic Chairman Answers Libel
Charges.

New York, Nov. 2S.-In answer to
the suit for alleged libel brought
against him by jeremiah A. O'Leary
for a statement published on October
3. filed here today. Vance Mccormick.
national chairman, de-
clared that his assertions were justi-
fled.
MIR. Mccormick quoted in full Mr..
OLeary's telegram to President Will
son on September 29 maintaining that
his criticism of the president for the
sale of war munitions or loans to n
nation or nations with which the
United States is at peace was ground
less.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-02
NEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
To Be Organized 1t Baker School
Sunday Afternoon.

A new Presbyterian Church will
be organized at Baker School on Sun
day afternoon, under the authorize
tion OF Harmony Presbytery which
met and decided on this action at a
recent meeting in Sumter upon rec
concentration of q committee pre-
viously appointed to look into the
matter and report.
The sermon will be preached Sun
day afternoon at 8 O'Clock by the Rev.
l. b. McCord of Manning. ,o
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-02
Arrested on Serious Charge.

Sam Buckner, a Turk from the
Stateburg section of the county, was
arrested several days ago charged
with attempting a criminal assault up
OH a young white woman Of the
Catchall section. Buckner was placed
in Jail on a warrant taken out by the
young woman and is held for dispo-
sition of the case.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-02
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that q sale
Of the personal effects Of the Estate
OF stock, cattle, farming implements,
corn. hay, ETC., will be held OF Thurs
day. December 14th, at II O'Clock
II. M, at the residence Of the late A.
j. Jones, near Tindal, S. c.
ELLA j. JONES,
Administrators of Estate Of A. j.
Jones, Deceased.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-02
In The Police Court.

The following cases have been dis
posed OF In tho Recorders Court:
Eleanora Thompson. storing whis-
key for unlawful purposes. mistrial
ordered.
sam Howell. obtaining whiskey
from express Office by false pre-
lenses. ss5 or 80 days.
Watles Anderson. drunk and curs-
Ing. $50 Or 30 days.
Roosevelt Gaillard. petty larceny,
$40 or 20 days.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-02
TURKEY PRICES DROP.
Boycott in Chicago Brings Graspine
Dealers to Terms.

Chicago, Nov. 29.-An unorganized
boycott on turkeys caused the price
to drop to thirty cents, eight cents
less than the price demande few
days ago. The Housewives .efusal
to pay the high price has caused a
panic among the dealers. Eggs also
dropped two cents on the dozen.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-02

Oak ia the most suitable wood IN
csrving. on account Of its durability
and toughness, without being tor
hard. Chestnut. American walnut,
mahogany and teak are also desir-
ahie, while for fine work Italian wal
nut, lime, sycamore. apple. pear or
plum are generally chosen.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-02
FIVE THOUSAND BALES LESS
More Cotton Ginned in 1915 Than In
1915,

More cotton was ginned in Sumter
county up to November 14th, 1915,
than to the same date of 1915, the
difference being 5,197 bales. The
glnnings up to November 14th, 1916.
are 10000 bales against 25,757 bales
for last year at the same time.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-02

SIX months /
was belfast with
nervous prostra-
ton. / had sink
ing spells, o cold,
clamny feeling
could not stand
t h g slightest
noise. At times
l would almost
fly TO pieces;
stomach very
weak. My hus-
band insisted on
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-02
SUBMARINE CONTRACTS AWARD
ED.
Secretary Daniels Places Orders for
Twenty. Nine.

Washington, Nov. 29.-Secretary OF
the Navy Daniels today awarded con-
tracts for twenty nine submarines for
the United States navy. They will
cost seven hundred thousand to over
a million each.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-02

The governor a received an in
curry from the Cuban-American So
ciety, inquiring if he and his staff
would accept an invitation to visit
Cuba along with executives of other
States and prominent Americans. The
trip would be made on a warship Of
the Cuban republic.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-02
WATSON BEGINS DEFENSE.
Neighbors Testifying as TO His Char
acfeI.as q MAn2

Augusta. Nov. 2s.-Thomas E.
Watson's defense began this morning
with the introduction OF evidence as to
the defendants character. Postmast-
err Barnes. of Thomson. who had for
merly testified for the government
gave Watson an excellent character as
an author and as q man.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-02
MEMPHIS FOR BOYCOTT.
Mass Meeting Called to Put Ban on
Eggs, Butter and Meat.

Memphis, Nov. ga call for a
mass meeting OF women to boycott
butter, eggs and meat has been sent
by Mrs. Willingham, president Of the
Century Club. She also advocates the
use of Southern corr bread instead
of flour.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-02
A Nervous Woman Finds
Relief From Suffering.

Women who suffer from extreme
nervousness, often endure much
suffering before finding any relief.
Mrs. Joseph Snyder, of Tinin, O..
had such an experience, regarding
which she says:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-02
Marriage License Record.

Licenses to marry have been issued
to Carl Belden Epps and Miss Mary
s. Purdy, Sumter; d. G. Rembert, IT.,
and Miss Laura A Fraser, Oswego; ].
III. Keels and Miss Esther K. Kelly,
Lynchburg.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-02
Forest Notes.

? The stand of timber IN L.. , two
great National Forests in Alaska Ii
by the Forest Service as
over 70 billion board feet, while the
annual growth will, it is said. pro-
cuce OF pulpwood alone enough Ifot
tho manufacture of three thouand
tons of wood pulp a day.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-02
A Disappointing Trip.

Il hear that you were invited to
take a four day automobile tour with
Mr.. and Mrs. Whitby."
Eyes"
How did you enjoy it," go
"Oh, I didn't care much for 1t. Mrs.
Whitby was so enthusiastic over the
scenery and things that she never told
me a thing about any of our friends
that / hadn't heard before ALBANY
Knickerbocker Press. sY
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-02

The State of Pennsylvania will next
year have 5000, 900 Seeding trees set
out in it's effort at refOresting. The
trees are of timber varieties.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-02

The annual ceremonial Of Omar
Temple, Ancient Arabic Mobiles of the
Mystic Shrine, will he held i'm Green
vile ON Thanksgiving day.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-02

BRING YOUR HOGS-Iive or dress
cd, and cattle. to Palmetto Mar
kct, 212 South Main street, OpI}o-
site Claremont Hotel. Highest cash
prices paid.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-02

Berlin, Nov. 29.-The British forces
north of Arras are becoming active,
an attack last night which
was repulsed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-02
Notice.

All persons are hereby warned
not to trespass on my lands by hunt
ing or otherwise.
II. D. TINDAL,
Tindal, S. c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-02

~ Spo3N1u8 10 inc StuuentS OF the
high school today. Superintendent
Edmdnds In urging them to return
with determination to do their best
work cited some Illustrations of what
may DO done by the students who
wish TO make the most Of their time.
He reminded them that from the
Sumter high school there had gone
ons Rhodes scholar Z o have the bene-
ne Of three years training in England.
That only recently anotl = Nad pass
cd the examination Of . Utility for
this scholarship. This successful as
pirant In mt present a student In one
OF the leading educational institutions
of Virginia That from one Of the
leading institutions Of North Carolina,
he had seen the statement that one
Of u boys Is 'the best student in the
class from every standpoint and has
handed In a paper which was the best
examination from any student that
n instructor had ever seen." That
In our own State ut one of the lead
Ing institutions for young men the
leader Of the college is a Sumter boy;
and at n OF the educational institu-
tons for young women. the leader Is
n Sumter girl. The very pertinent
question was asked: II this can be
June by others. why can 1t not be
done by you? There Is only one way
and that Is preparedness through a
long period OF preparation and this
requires determination to excel in
that which Is best and which. there
fore. counts for most, What has
been done. certainly a be done. Why
should II not be done by you?
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-02

Paris. Nov. 2s.-French troops
have captured Hill 1860, near Mon
astir.