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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-01
THE WATEREE CROSSING.
Effort Renewed to Establish Pcrma.
merit Highway at Gamers Ferry.
Editor Daily Item.

Editor Daily Item.
The question Of securing q PERI =
nent public highway connection =
tween Sumter and Richland counties,
Over the Wateree river swamp, which
would serve as a connecting link be-
tween the Piedmont and Pee Dee sec
tons Of South Carolina has been dis
cussedi for a long time in meetings at
different places, and in the newspa-
pers also.
The Sumter Chamber of Commerce
has been asked to arrange for =
meeting of the citizens of Sumter wtu
are interested in this matter. in order
that the proposition might be intel
hgently and systematically discussed
with the possible ultimate results of
some definite action being taken by
the next session of the general assem-
bly,, by concerted agreement and ac-
ton of the respective legislative dele
cations, county supervisors, and coun-
ty commissioners of Sumter and
Richland counties.
This commercial organization being
the recognized forum from which any
public matter may emanate, and be-
ing DESTROYS Of giving this matter full
consideration on it's merits, we have
instructed our secretary to call a
meeting Of the directors of this Or
ganiTatiOn Wednesday afternoon, No
vempeg the LIST, at S O'Clock at Cham
Der Of Commerce rooms, and to invite
all who. might be interested in this
matter to attend this meeting and
discuss. with the directors, the county
supervisors, and the Sumter county
legislation the best ways and means
for providing such a connecting pub
lie highway, if in the opinion Of those
WHO attend this meeting. it is advis-
able ,te attempt to build such a high
way and bridge or ferry Of a perma-
nent nature. The meeting will be
open to the public for a full and free
discussion Of this matter.
BY order Of
act,s r. B. Belser, President,
esGABumter Chamber Of Commerce.
Attest; e. I. Reardon, Managing
Secretary.
Hpmter. Oct. 80.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-01
Southern Home Prosperous.

The South Carolina insurance de-
partment has just completed an exam.
nation of the Southern Home Fire OF
Charleston, G. c., as Of July 81, 1916
and the result shows an increase in
assets, surplus and reinsurance re.
1916. The report says: "Thc polio;
of the company is conservative. ani
should, If continued. result in TIL,
same satisfactory growth."-Insur.
ance Herald-Argus.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-01
M. O'RILEY.

proftably ~conducted; that in ener-
gencies the body met, counseled and
spoke plainly it's wishes, and always
was effective.
To the farmers of the State, there.
fore, this announcement is made by
this committee below, and we most
earnestly urge every farmer who has
his w welfare, the upbuilding OF his
section, and the we'll being of his
State at heart. to come promptly into
the body. Those who have gone into
the Farm Loan Association we urge
to become members, feeling sure
that their membership will result in
the wisest handling of the problems
Of the immediate future in this State,
W. o. Stuckey,
b. Harris, :
j. Frank Williams.
e. j. Watson.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-01
HUGHES HAS CLOSE CALL.
Candidate Almost Run Down by His
. Own Train.

NWn lr0lOs
Oswego, N. Y, Oct. 2S.-The special
train of Charles +. Hughes narrowly
missed running down the Republic
can presidential candidate. who was
In an automobile when he returned to
the railroad station after making a
campaign speech here today.
Mr.. Hughes automobile drove di-
'eely in front of the train which, hav-
Ing left the station to turn around
while the candidate was speaking, was
not visible around the curve as it was
pulling back into the station. 4
band was playing and the noise of the
approaching train could not be heard.
The automobile backed away in time
to avert an accident. 1t ran into the
machine just behind and the crowd
on the track scattered quickly. The
train was brought to an abrupt stop
without injury to anyone.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-01
FAKE STATEMENT REPUDIArED,
Mexican Ambassador Gives tho Lie to
Attacks ON President Wilson.

Washington. Oct. 30.-Ambassador
Arredondo today ~repudiatcd the
statement. given out I'm the name OF
Louis Cabrea. attributing border trou-
bles To the failure of American or
Gals to prevent smuggling. Arredon
do will also repudiate the interviews
p%urporting To give the views OF him
self. Carranza. Obregon ard Aguiliar.
criticising President Wilson. Those
latter Will appear In n weekly maga
zine. advance copies Of which have
been received here.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-01
THOUSANDS MOVED TO WEST.
Many Negroes Have Been Drawn
From the South.

Washington. Oct. 2s.-More than
10000 men. mostly negroes. are said
to have gone from Florida alone to
Northern Joints, particularly Ohio.
Indiana and Illinois, to take work
offered them In the block during the
past two or three months. the depart
mfIt Of Justice has been informed.
Other States, including Virginia, the
Carolinas and Alabama. have con-
tributed to the exodus. All such
movements r being. investigated By
the department and almost the entire
stan Of special agents " working on
me misfation 10 suard against ,lec-
ir1r1eISz ls11n x1olntlons.-e Of
Many JxrEe parties have gone by
special train. many OF them through
louisville. which accounts for spe-
cial instructions given to the United
States attorney there to report on
names, points Of origin and destina-
t,ons of men moving In large block
to the North.
Officials are disposed t. believe that
l n most cases the movement has
nothing to do with the elections and
Is merely a development In the un
usual industrial conditions with
larger wages Turing negroes from nor
NAL Southern employment. Reports
to the department tend to indicate
that railroads confronted with un-
p~recedented traffic are bringing out
most of these men.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-01

washington. Oct. 30.-Consul Frost
at Queenstown this Afternoon cabicd
tho State department "a German sub
marine shelled American citizens I'm
q life boat after they hsd abandoned
the freighter Rowanmcr on October
&c. Seven Americans we're In the
crew. Five Of them were Filplners.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-01

Washington. Oct. 2s.-The execu-
tive committee Of the National Assoc
citation of Commissioners Of AgricuI-
ture, meeting here yesterday, took ac-
ton providing for active cooperation
with the farm Dan board in organic
ing loan associations.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-01
GREAT AVIATOR KILLED.

Berlin. Oct. 30.-Captain Boclkc,
who had shot down forty Allied aero
planes was Killed I'm a battle with an
English aviator. II Is officially an
nOunced.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-01

Paris, Oct. 2S.--A bomb dropped
by an aviator of the Entente Allies
has killed the engineer driving the
train of Emperor William OF Ger
many. according to information rc-
ceived at Zurich, Switzerland.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-01

Licenses to marry have been issued
to Henry Williams and Thomasina
Lowry, Sumter; Sam Hickman and
Nina Moses, st. Charles.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-01

acs,s. r. b. Belser, President,
eaAABumter Chamber Of Commerce.
Attest; q. I. Reardon, Managing
.secretary.
Sumter, Oct. 80.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-10-14

cost and expense and debt created b.
the construction and improvement o
such sewerage disposal works, in pro
portion to the benefits to the prOpert,
connected with such General Sewer
age System, contiguous thereto, ad
jacent thereto. or tributary thereto
and all expenses in any manner con
nected Herewith.
! That the costs and expenses incurred
| in the construction and improvement
of such proposed sewerage dispose
works, shall be and become lien up
on all the lots, tracts, and parcels Of
land connected with the General Sew
erage System of the City of Moscow
contiguous thereto, adjacent thereto
or tributary thereto.
Fixing a time in which protest OF
protests may be made against the pro-
posed construction and improvement
of such Sewerage Disposal Works, by
filing the same in the office of the
Clerk Of the City of Moscow, and fixing
time when the Mayor and Council
of the City of Moscow will hear argu-
ments and suggestions of professionals
upon such protests as may be filed
against such proposed Sewerage Dis
posal Works and improvements Thereof.
That the time for said protests to
be filed shall be not less than ten days
from the date of the second publica-
ton of this ordinance.
Providing that any sewerage i'm
provements made in the spaces formed
in the junction or intersections of
streets and avenues, and in the spaces
opposite alleys, within the district or
dered improved shall be borne by the
abutting upon, contiguous or
tributary to said intersection and
shall be lien upon said property. the
same as other assessments.
Providing generally for a sewerage
disposal works for the use and accom-
mediation of the inhabitants OF the City
Of Moscow, Idaho.
WHEREAS, the public interest, con-
Tenience, and health, requires that
such Sewerage Disposal Works bel
quilt, connecting with the present sew
Ill extensions which may hereafter
,e made, for the purpose of purifying
'uch sewerage, and preventing the
'ame to be and become noXious and
offensive, end being or becoming a !
Nuisance, now therefore,
BE 1T ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR |
MD COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOSCOW, IDAHO.
Section !. That it is the intention
# the Mayor and Council of the City
# Moscow, Idaho, to build and con-
truct, for the general use of the in
abitants of the City of Moscow,
leverage disposal plant or works, for
district to be. composed of all the
ssessable real property within the
lily of Moscow, which is connected
With the general sewerage system of
aid City, or is adjacent, contiguous or
thereto.
That such sewerage disposal plant
+ works is to be connected with the
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-10-14

Sec. 9.-That the Mayor and Council
may at any time prior to the time o.
the actual building or construction OF
such Sewerage Disposal Plant OF
Works, make or cause to be made, I'M
der its supervision and instructions
such change or changes in the details
and size of the various parts OF the
plant or works, which in their judg-
ment may be to the advantage of the
inhabitants of the City of Moscow, and
for the general good Of The proposed
Sewerage District, wherein it does net
change the general provisions of the
requirements of this ordinance.
Sec. 10. That any person or per-
sons, firm or corporation, owner or
owners of any of the lots tracts, or
parcels of land or property included
in the said sewerage district, and with
in the boundary lines thereof as herein
set forth, and described in Section 5
of this ordinance, which would be or
is affected by the construction of such
Sewerage Disposal Works, and propos-
ed improvements, and are assessable
therefor, as in this ordinance proposed
to be made, or whose lots, tracts, or
parcels of land will be required to
bear and pay the assessments for the
cost and expense of such Sewerage
Disposal Works or who have any
right, title. claim, or interest in any
of the lots, tracts, or parcels of land
included within the proposed sewerage
district, who desire to file a protest
or protests against said proposed con-
struction of Sewerage Disposal Works
and improvements, herein provided for
and proposed, shall on or before the
30th day of October, 1916, file such
protest or protests in the office of
the Clerk of the City of Moscow, to be
thereafter taken up and heard by the
Mayor and Council of the City of Mos
COW, on the Goth day of October 1916,
at the hour of 7:30 o'clock P. M, at
the Council Chambers in the City of
or at such other time there
after as such protest or protests can
be heard.
Sec. II. That for the purpose of car |
lying the provisions of this ordinance
INTO effect, the Mayor of the City of |
Moscow shall appoint three substan-
,ial taxpayers and bona fide residents
If the City of Moscow, who shall be
styled collectively the Sewer Com
"
IFS as provided by the laws of the
State of Idaho, and shall receive suchl
as shall be fixed by the
louncil of the City of Moscow.
Sec. 12.-This ordinance shall take
fleet and be in force from and after
is passage, approval and second pub
ication.
SEAL)
j. G. GIBSON, Mayor.
.TTEST:
R. STRONG, Clerk.
Read the. first time. September 25,
GIG.
Read the second time, September
5, 1916.
Read the third time and passed,
ctober 13, 1916.
Approved by the Mayor, October 10,
916.
Attested by the Clerk, October 10,
916.
Published, October IA and October
5. 1916. 1876
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LEGAL ADVERTISING
ORDINANCE NO 429

An ordinance declaring the intention
of the Mayor and Council of the Cit,
of Moscow Idaho, to construct ant
build general sewerage disposal works
for the City of Moscow, on account
of the increase of users of the present
sewerage system, and having outgrowr
the capacity of the present sewerage
disposal works; and on account OIL
the inadequacy of the present sewer
age disposal works of the City OF
Moscow to dispose of and purify the
sewerage thereof; and on account OF
the present sewerage disposal works
being worn out and obsolete;
And on account of the sewerage dis-
posal works of the City of Moscow,
not properly liquifying and purifying
tie sewerage, and thereby creating
noxious gases and offensive odors;
ind on account of the City of Mos
COW having been enjoined from Great
i.g a nuisance by and on account of
the defective working of the present
sewerage disposal works of the City
of Moscow;
That such sewerage disposal works,
intended to be built, and constructed,
will connect and dispose OF the sew
through the General Sewer Line Sys
tenn heretofore built and constructed
under Ordinances Numbered 254 and
257 of the City of Moscow, establish
ing trunk line sewers, together with
Ill additional trunk line sewers here
tofore built and which will hereafter
be built and all connecting lateral
sewers now built and hereafter to be
all constituting the gen.
eraI sewerage system of said City of
Moscow and terminating and empty
ing into said proposed sewerage dis
posaI works, for the purpose of drain
ing and carrying off all sewerage
caused and accumulated in the City of
Moscow.
Defining the general character OF
The proposed sewerage disposal works; |
Defining the boundaries of the pro-
posed sewerage district that will be
benefited by such sewerage disposal
works and which are adjacent to, con-
lected with or tributary to such pro-
posed sewerage disposal works.
Giving the estimated costs and ex
)enses of the building and construc-
ion of such proposed sewerage dis
2OSal works.
Providing for notice that the cost
ind expenses for the building and con-
,truction of such sewerage disposal
works and all improvements connect
I'd Herewith, is to be assessed upon
ind against all the lots and parcels of
and, within the boundaries of such
proposed Sewerage District, connected
With said General Sewerage System
# the City of Moscow or adjacent to
IT tributary to such General Sewerage
system, each lot or parcel of land
O be separately assessed for the full
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NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS

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Safety Deposit Boxes for rent. La
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II pays TO advertise in The Dali,
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-12-15
PINGREE

Mrs. D. w. Irvine and infant son
arrived from Salt Lake last week;
they are the guests of Mrs. James
Munson and Mrs. Elmer Wolf.
George Mclean, of Sterling, was a
visitor in town Monday.
P. C. Felsted has moved his family
from Thomas to his ranch south OF
town. Mr.. Felsted is building new
barn on his place.
Sam Beebe, who was so seriously
injured in a fall from the Verdin
beet dump in October. was brought
home from Blackfoot, Saturday. Mr..
Beebe is still confined to his bed and
the doctor thinks it will be a month
before he will be able to sit up.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robbins motored to
Blackfoot, Saturday.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Wickstrum on December 7, a
daughter.
The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs
|R F. Moody gave them a surprise
party at their home, Saturday night
The guests arrived at an early hour
with boxes we'll filled with sand
witches, pickles and cake and most
ENJOYABLE evening was spent. The
party was in honor of Mr.. Moody
birthday.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-12-15

work in this neck of the woods in
the spring, as their work has been
very satisfactory.
Charles Parsons made final proof
on his valuable homestead adjoining
the townsite Tuesday, G. N. Cor
bridge and Tone Parsons were the
witnesses, and made the trip with
Mrs. Corbridge via the auto route.
Little Viola Bronson has been very
sick, but is now much improved In
health
L. Josephson, of Pingree, was a
Sterling visitor Sunday.
The roads are almost impossible
to auto travel and that over the
reservation to Pocatello is simply a
terror, little improvement would be
much appreciated and we hope the
road supervisors will continue their
past good work by doing little
leveling at the first thaw.
George Keberline and F. M. Taylor
of. Blackfoot, were Sterling visitors
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Teichert made
a business trip to Pocatello, Saturday
Will Killian, the Pocatello market
man, is making regular trips fol
farm products despite the poor roads
M. A. Driscoll is buying the Ervine
drug stock at Pingree and Sterling
will have an up-to-date pharmacy II
| the near future.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-12-15
GOSHEN

A. E. Christensen, s. Humphreys,
of Shelley, and Joseph Basto, OF Bear
Lake, were speakers at the Sunday
services this week.
The new heating plant for the l..
D. s. church was completed for Sun
day.
J. Ed. Johnston has completed his
large new barn west Of town.
Charles Edwards has the contract
for plastering the Madsen bungalow.
Cortez Christensen came down from
Idaho Falls to spend Sunday with his
parents.
Joseph Nielsen is having new
addition built to his dwelling.
William H. Stringam is confined
to his bed with severe attack OF
rheumatism.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Ainsworth
have returned from their trip to Salt
Lake City, where they enjoyed a
good visit.
Mrs. Belle Hesse had the misfor-
tune to fall on the ice and break
her arm, while visiting with the
Alma Holm family.
The Christensen family held big
reunion at the L. d. s. church, Mon
day There was a large attendance,
coming from various towns Of both
Utah and Idaho, program,
chicken dinner, and good time for
all.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-12-15
STERLING

A fine baby boy arrived at the
home of Bishop and Mrs. Ward,
Thursday night. Mother and child
doing nicely.
A fine girl arrived at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Burg, Monday.
Generalization are in order.
Miss Veda Satterfield returned on
Friday from visit to her brother,
Zed, who is located in the upper
Snake river valley.
Will Barnes left on Fridays train
for Ely, Nevada, where he will be
employed at the mines this winter.
I. N. Meyer left also on Friday for
Pomeroy, and other Washington
points to visit his relatives, and to
join Mrs. Meyer, who is there at pres
ent.
Taylor brothers concluded their
town contracts the past week, and
stored most of their equipment for
the winter. Work is still going on
at the G.. A. Line residence, and
the gentlemen expect to have more
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-12-15
GROVELAND

E. N Bingham is having big
new barn built on his place this
week.
The primary workers will present
the play, "Niobe, All Smiles" Fri
day evening in the ward hall.
Leroy Howard is leaving, this
week for Salt Lake City, where he
will make his home for the winter.
The relief society held quilting
last Thursday at the home of Mrs.
Alice Yancey. Ice cream and cake
were served and all enjoyed the
party.
Mrs. Junius Sorenson is leaving
this week for Salt Lake City to
undergo an operation for appendi-
citis.
Mrs. William Lindsay left Tuesday
for ogden to visit Aer relatives there
Her son, Alfred, and Miss Celia Han
sen are also leaving for Salt Lake
City to be married.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-12-15
SETTLER CAME TO STAY

G. D. Mauch is one of the new ar
rivals among the dry farmers north
of Moreland. Mr.. Mauch arrived at
Blackfoot on the twenty-third of No
vember and boasts of so acres Of
fall wheat in the ground already.
He came here from Texas, but his
father was here ahead of him, and
father put in the wheat on partner
ship plan. Not all Texas people
would be willing to start dry farming
in Idaho before they saw the country.
Not all of the Idaho people are will
ing to dry farm at all, but we predict
that Mr.. Mauch will succeed, and
raise wheat when anybody does.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-12-15
PRESTO


| The ladies' sewing club met with
Mrs. Frank Just, Thursday, of last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Reid, of Basalt,
visited relatives here this week.
James Just made business trip
to Idaho Falls.
| s. Martinell was Shelley visitor
for several days this week.
Miss Clarice Just, who is teaching
at Jameston, and Miss L. Hall, teach
er at Goshen, spent Saturday and
Sunday with their home folks.
Prescott Burrell is visiting friends
here this week.
Miss Kate Vanderwood returned to
her home at Malad, Idaho after
spending a week with the Bennett
family.
Marion and Dorritt Just spent the
weekend here with their parents.
A basket dance given by the teach
Ell, Miss Brenton, and the children,
wa, a success. $23 was given to a
school boy who had his leg broken,
and the balance will be spent for a
Christmas treat for the school child
rem.
Mr.. Seamon left Sunday for few
days visit at Sugar City,
Elgin Mullen left recently for his
home in Ephraim, Utah, to spend the
winter.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Just spent
Sunday afternoon with Mr.. and Mrs.
Layman, at Goshen
Mrs. Kirkpatrick, of Blackfoot, is
spending few days with Mrs. Emma
Just
The little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harden had an arm broken by
fall from her horse when on the
way to school. The animal became
frightened of a car and threw her
off. She was taken to the Blackfoot
hospital to have the bones set.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-12-15
McDOnaldville


Mrs. Peter Anderson is improving
rapidly after a severe illness.
The Van Calder family, who have
been renting the Walburn farm, left
for their home in Colorado this week.
Mr. Capson accompanied them as far
as Pocatello.
Norris Jensen and family. are
spending this week at Goshen attend
ing a family reunion.
Mrs. James Jensen, who has been
on the sick list, is now much i'm
proved.
V. r. Robinson is moving to the
Walburn farm.