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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-01-12
SAID 10 HAVE KILLED NEGRO
II. II. King OF FYOrence Arrested IN
Darlington OH Serious Chapae.

II. II. King OF f1orence Arrested I'm
Darlington OH Serious Charge.
r. H. King Of Florence. who is
well known in Sumter where he spent
a part OF last year and the year before
mrkfng and selling tobacco 'nues, it
was stated last night in 'teiephonic
communication from Florence to po-
lice headquarters here. killed negro
In Florence some time late Sunday at
ternoon- ana afterwards lsft in an
automobile. A later message statsd
that King had been caught and arrest
In Darlington. ard returned to Flor
ence. '''.if .F
Besides the message to the police
here nothing is known Of the alleged
killing. 1t was stated that King had
been drinking before he shot the ne
gro. 'D'
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-01-12

"A license to marry has been issued
to j. F. LenOir and Miss Elise San
ders, Sumter. Licenses to colored
couples were: Isaac Shaw and Mary
Johnson. Sumter; Ransome Richard
son and Elizabeth Sumter, Stateburg;
Abraham Bradford and Evilina Hick-
man, Sumter; Sam Williams. Hora-
ito, and Rosa Murray, Claremont.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-01-12

n1n1E I'LL IN TAR PIT.
- 2 q, 8. .,.As e; e;

AlAp1 1nlenolng - Gas F1aht Was
eesRsA vvith Tar. 49,
- - w horse used by the sum-
NJ - a64 Power plant Tor doing ia
l1oe about town : few days ago
3 neh peculiar and probably very
= 16>efsil hath. The animal waa
M = the plant when il bscams
dent and began backing. putting
y Iron fsisht 70 which Il vsas hitch
vt<h & - Il bccksd, The wagon
49, 6cttd over : coal tar tplt In the
Mary yard. but the boards were not
o1topS snouth to hold up the horse
~ thsy rave way. prsciptAting the
e4toDql downward into the val OF coal
~ he PIT was not deep and the
eoli1q1 as doom cut loose from the
v>Go4 IA prizsd out Of the hole with
: po6t!pg Of TAR hap inch thick over
nh66< of III body.
Mr.. Austin at once ordered the
nAnda 10 wash of the .tar With warm
water And soap. which were literally
sAesc until the tar was removed. no,
Very easy job. however The horse
w thshf given thorough rubbing
With linssed OIL. and suffered no III
sescts from its unnatural bath. The
oil was washed on next day ard the
h6fss has'bssn AZ work since the same
- hsuAl. 'se Nf "a 'r
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-01-12

Licenses to marry have been issued
to Robert Cabbagestalk and Maggie
Jenkins. PrOvidence; = Hodge and
Mamie Butler, Tindal; Henry Brad
sham. Greeleyville, and Annie John
son. Tindal: Stephen Law. Darlington,
and Emma Harvin, Stateburg; John
Jenkins and Lilly Froneberger, Os-
wsgos
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-01-12
British Exodus stopped.

Washington. Jan. 10.--The depart
ment has been notified that the Brit
ish government will issue no passports
to British males OF military age. This
action was taken to prevent an exodus
due to cOnscriptiOn.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-01-12
Residence Burned.

Mr.. Robert Anderson's house near
Herriott Cross Roads was destroyed
by fire last week. Mr.. E. Alexander
was living In 1t and we understand
lost heavily. The house VISA partial
ly insured.-Leader and Vindicator.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-01-12

- - suan1er Quintet.
fsaskstbsnis the word for next Fri.
day night wien the fast team from
the Columbia Y. M. C. A. viii try for
hsnors with the local squad.
That me Columbia team 10 n worthy
opts6sxt there n no doubt for their
record II enviable and they are in the
b>6k ofYorm. IS 'fr ''f
Our local ''five" Will consist OF the
bdR snstsrial available and will give
. wholesome account of Themselves
and. n tifv- Columbia team In able to
gst the victory. re wffi be-in one of the
be1s sSaxlbitsons -of she game evet
ssbh'kspx ~yss' ~i'w -'''r flr
Dsc6djAss (hs locals by~a large
so~1 ssssSossys. '' 80
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-01-12

Mr.. and Mrs. J. o. Sanders an
nounce the engagement Of their
daughter, Rosa Louis. to DR.. Mat.
thew Singleton Moore Of Charleston
the wedding to take place in Colum.
bla on February 9.--Sunday State.
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EWPAsr6R AT GRACE BAPTIST
CHURCH EXTENDED
So COURTESY.
People OF City Join I'm Exercises to
Make Welcome Recent Addition tu
1efhastssia1 Force 6f sumter H[Ati.
drcs by Pasaors and Others. ~

The people Of Sumter filled Grace
baptist church to capacity Sunday af-
tsrnoon at 4 o'clnck to Join in the
exercises Of welcome to DR.. John A,
Brunson. who has recently come from
st. Matthews to Sumter to be pastor OF
that church. The exercises of vel.
come were most heartily rendered and
were joined in by people from all Sec
tions of the city and OF all denomi-
nations.
i The services were presided over by
DR.. w. Z. Thayer Of the First Baptist
church. who extended a welcome to
the new pastor on behalf OF the Rap-
lists of Sumter. who were glad to have
In the city one OF the most highly es-
teened divines OF the Baptist church
Of this State.
The welcome on behalf Of the other
churches was extended by Rev. J. p.
Marion Of the Presbyterian church
whose remarks were very timely and
appropriate. Mayor L. -. Jennings W
bis remarks OF welcome for the city
OF Sumter. as'a whole. stated that the
prosrsss OF civilization made in Amer
ica was due TO the Christian religion
which had been preached for two
thousand years. ss i
Prayers were made by DR.. y. H..
wilson. OF B.. James Lutheran, church,
Rev. r. 9. rruestlals Of Trinity ana.
REV. y. n. Rogers aof Broad Street
Asthodist churchss. A feature tof the
singing Mas = hsssuttfuf sufos rendered,
BY Afiss ,Hi9da1l.s : " ~ !
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-01-12
SUMTER COTTON MARKET.

Corrected Daily by ERNEST F1eld. Got.
ton Buyer.
Good Middling IL 1-8.
Strict Middling II 7-8.
Middling IL 5-8.
Strict Low Middilng II Is.
Low Middling 10 5-S.
Staple cotton 13 to Ice.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-01-12

en- intR lfnetas llaas 'ont HarstnI
'-ss f's<ss- ---,s. ~ '------ - ', =, 80.
? Chssssv DAVIS -t,o,orsd. was arrested
last hIEhv between 'twswe and one
'o'cessk'at the home OF Mrs. Melisttl
on Harvtn str<bt. sintv ashAch It n al.
jeged- that he broke .vxriier In the
hisht. He Was later lodgsd In jail on
The charge OF burglary. svs7.
\ n - statsd, ,ithAs 'tx6ftsy after mid
night the Mjs,ea Msllette were
swAtsgeA :by theasipE :.omsons In the
too.e an iinritheits shd.s. ssscoining
trtshtsnSd, they ilwoks isMr. r. asx.,
BuFsesk Who ifvgs'smafhe upstairs
fpotns Of the hdSAS. ,ohrcomins uown,
esess ss1s~Hs 49, rs ssslsS his ss-
cape throns6 tht window into tire
back yard. The police officers were
e once NOTIFIED and an examination
'of the premises showed that the man
'hsd made his escipe. J1owsver, while
they were In the houss Charley Davis
came to the front door IN HIS sock
feet ana asked Me-. Burgess, wsho went
to the door. II he was inssurtStsr. The
ofscsra Msssrx Owenss aud schahdIerI
st once afreStsd siims Hin tsoss swsis4
found at thsibaok door snd his traoks
went from there to the lAiAe window, (
where he had made his entrance to-
thelhouse, He had removed the back
door key from the look and had II
with him. evidently In order to make
his escape that way. II interrupted in
his efforts at robbery It was while
ne twas In the dining room. which
was next to the room in which the
Attses Nsllstts slept. that he was
hsard ana scared by their cries from
the house. i,.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-01-12

/<t t-- -<<>t. - .H->>bE IT,
. MAIN fsvy. Who has
vN(Ihs ~. Md Mrs. ID. III.
-. lsft last night Tor her
\ - ~ I1'to1vo<e6n, Tsxas.tst's ".
|as h p. =: yorssmsH has a. her
- a1y W,bst. Of Reading.
4 4 ,un,xsH ~ moved from sum.
en4 WIN fsym on the Emanuel
~ plats nssr Marlboro sta
~ twhSo ~ 4 ~. Pisrson Of
~ - Dss AdvocAts.
~ Len ~. Green. who has been
~ 4ofk city Tor the past few
~ l6ln6 frss lsncs newspaper
ellkae work. arrived IN the
1l41Ay ana win be here V f1r
- &a{6 bsfors going 70 column
Vniep Rs 1iil make ms head
~ 1oflne the coming ssssion OF
y: 1ascstwsll. a salem. was
h. x mcleod. 1s, Rich
~ iijd rrancis No went to-
~ on 1hutsdly nisi etssnd'
ri . kss1ass ox ixias vlviSj xStes OF
~ = NJ Dsns RI ..
III 1Asfy or.sn ana rts's NJ,
~ vlnftlng MrsL GREEN'S - ~
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-04-27
Big Exhibit May as.

This is good year to start thrift
plans. No man can be in the prime
Of life always. 1t is well to save
while saving is possible.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-04-27
IN
SCHOOL CASE
IS CONSIDERED
Advisability of Renewing
Fight Against School
Taken Up.

The matter Of making an applica-
ton for rehearing in the case
brought to prevent the construction
of new high school on tine Central
site. the injunction against which has
just been dissolved by the supreme
court of North Dakota. is under con-
sideration. according to information
received this afternoon from George
A. Bangs, one of the attorneys for the
plaintiffs.
No Decision TIL Saturday.
Mr.. Bangs stated that decision
as to what action shall be taken will
probably not be reached before Sat-
urday.' The plaintiffs have 20 days
in which to make an application for
a rehearing. at the end of which time,
IL no application is made. the board
of education and contra ctors would
be at liberty to proceed with the erec-
ton of the building.
Walt for Time Limit.
Superintendent 7. Nelson Kelly
stated that no steps would be taken
toward the erection of the building
until the 20 days have elapsed
AS the matter stands at present,
Supt. Kelly said last night. the Gray
Construction company of Watertown
S. D.. and the Healey Plumbing and
Heating company of st. Paul. Minn.,
are under bond to erect the building
under the terms provided in the con-
tracts signed last spring,
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-04-27
REVENUE INSPECTOR
LAUDS COUNTY OFFICE
w. S. Lowry of Devils Lake Pays
Tribute to Register of Deeds After
Checking Books.

w. S. Lowry of Devils Lake. dis
trict deputy revenue inspector fol
North Dakota. left last evening for
Devils Lake after spending a week
checking up the revenue stamps at
tached on warranty deeds fled at the
office of Register of Deeds : A. M.
Lodmell for the past week.
"I'm very much pleased with your
way of doing business" said the gov
ernment man. II found everything in
first class shape and wish to compli-
ment you"
E. H. Mattingly. government rev.
enue inspector from Washington. D.
c., who spent some time checking up
the Grand Forks county Office, left
several days ago. He also was pleas
ed with the conditions he found ex-
listing here.
The revenue men had very little
trouble with taxpayers in this county.
the war tax. which has been in effect
since last July, being met with with
out much grumbling.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-04-27
GOOD ROADS BODY
PLANS A new MOVE
CuumEciAl Can6 Committee Would
Have Certain 6troets I'm Grand
Forks Improved.

The good roads COMMITTEES Of the
Grand Forks Commercial club u con-
Gdering the proposition Of starting :
movement % interest soms section OF
the city n the matter OF i1nprovinS
i1'sfssts With ,Grxyel md by the con.
Gl1Oct1en sof conceate guftoeo and
curbG SECRETARY CIV. 04a1a1 4statSd
to6ay. Il 4 y ;zs q 3 81
& Tttg form Of pavtnG Il = ppautxd
ouk wo11A - szosDt1oaAlly woiI
aAae1pl - s1Gno y1eg3SonGs n
E0eanl - - DsvnY uslsel1,
EinpGss1n1alf II would 3 - n 5e r
hah t 80 ~ thet chSap6ot fSem ol
eosersts paytns ma iu tfien Wsnil
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-04-27
ARAB PATROL PLAN
FOR CEREMONIAL
Meeting to Discuss Big Shrine Festivi-
ties in Grand Forks in June to
be Held Sunday.

The Arab Patrol of KEN Temple
will meet Sunday morning at s:45
o'clock at the Masonic temple to
make some preparations for the big
Shrine ceremonial to be held in Grand
Forks in June.
No definite plans or program have
been outlined as vet. However, a
large attendance from all over the
state is anticipated and great time
predicted.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-04-27
ARCHITECT VISITS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
A. Norman of st. Paul Confers With
officials Relative to Remodel
ing of Structure.

A. Norman, of A. Norman d Co.
of st. Paul, architects and contract
was here yesterday comforting with
First National bank officials regard
Ing the renodelling of the whole first
floor Of the bank building.
The law and claim departments of
the Great Northern railway, in charge
Of c. J. Murphy and T. P. O'Connell
respectively. were today moving from
the first to the fourth floor Of the
building in order to make way for the
changes planned. Their new Offices
have been freshly fitted up and are
very attractive
When the improvements are COM
pleted the entire first floor Of the
building will be occupied by the First
National bank. General improve
ments throughout the bank building
are contemplated.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-04-27
USE LETTERS
TO RAISE fund
Novel Means Employed to
Secure Money for War
Relief.

A chain letter, for the purpose Of
raising a fund for the relief of the
suffering among thu British and CO.
lonial soldiers ana I filors in the Euro
pean war isl slbeingS circulated through
out the country. - -.
A number of busines men in. Grand
Forks have already received a copy Of
the letter and contributed to the
cause.
The letter was begun in Grand
Forks with the sending of three copies
to local business men. Each person
receiving a copy Of the letter is ex-
pected to contribute 10 cents to the
headquarters Of the fund, and to
make three additional copies.
When the number Of the letter
reaches 100, the chain will be stopped.
The total amount which will be col
lected In Grand Forks through this
medium will amount to over $4,000
| when completed.
Following is a copy Of the chain
letter:
This chain is for the purpose of
raising money for, the relief Of the
| suffering among the British and CO.
lonial soldiers and sailors incident to
the war. Out of the proceeds it is
keep Of two beds in the Red Cross
hospital at Natal. at the approximate
cost of $4,000. The residue to be
turned over to the Overseas club in
London.
please make three copies Of this
letter and send them to your friends
numbering them, each letter, the num-
Same number for all three letters.
Send this note and 10 cents to s. G.
| Greaves, corresponding secretary OF
the Overseas club. in care Of British
consulate. Portland, Ore. This chain
will end with 100. Those receiving
that number should not make copies
but send 10 cents.
Finally, do not break the chain, as
over $4,000 will be lost to a Avorthy
cause" No..
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-04-27
DREAMS OF WEALTH.

If came into 4 million pounds, .
said Pat to his workmate. ''1'd 90 to
wan o Thin biE hoteis. ana I'd tell
the ~. 'hlvs me called ut 8 o'clock
tomorrow mbfFniin.' 1hsn I'd 80 to
me room annd put dowsn,the Blinds. and
wiin first they called me I'd not an
swer. and whin they yscalled me louder
Td -, SO lYSaWid .ysg! I'm not
Obliged to 30 Wofk1n:: I've got mon
ST. \! e. N I, ~ =,
A.,. I, .,ae.....a Tn Z, :. hs u once p
w0rsa : lnilnon1h61$ dsrnandsA Pal, 4.
:ss4 Me- I'D Tim. TIA haye Q half
foot meEo iength to this pickhandle
And aaSv ne pooP ba0k. .,'-AnsWoS
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-04-27
GLEE CLUB IS
WELL RECEIVED
University Mems Organization En-
Enthusiastically Greeted at Ellen
dale Concert.

The University Mems Glee club,
which is making its annual spring
tour, gave the second concert at Ell
lendale, where they were greeted by
an unusually large and enthusiastic
audience. Features of the concert
were baritone solo, "On the Road
to Mandalay." by S. Cuyler Anderson;
reading, can Old Sweetheart Of
Mine," by Louis M. Knopp, and a car
toon monoloeue by Howard DeLong.
The club gave its third concert at
Valley City.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-04-27
OLD RESIDENT
ANSWERS CALL
Mrs ]. S. Onion, Former
1nkster Resident, Dies
Of Old Age.

Word has been receivsd In the city
Of the death Of Mrs. J. q. Onion OF
York. N. D., . former well known
resident Of Grand Forks county, after
. lingering illness resultant from old
ago. t,S IA,
NF. Onion was former pastor Of the
Presbyterian church Of Inkster, where
they resided for shout IA years. AT
tho time Of his death, ave years ago,
Mrs. Onion removed to the home OF
her daughter. Mrs. Peter Chuson. at
York. whore she has resided since.
Deceased was born In England,
near London, and shortly after her
marriage to Mr.. Onion, ilnmigrated
to this country. settling near Peoria,
Ill About 20 years ago she settled
g She u survived by two daughters,
Mrs. Clauson and Mrs. John Meyer
OF Inkster, and . son, Walter al
Peoria, Ill. I /,
The remains Win - shippad from
York on Saturday morning 70 Ink1tSr,
whore the funeral VIII te held on
Saturday aftsrneon.y4Itis Il - expoutad
that Waltsr Onion WI b (rSonuk q
the funeral Afk s06ion ~ 80
yksN known h 0ean1sysg1u 80 -
1sunx11 IN s4AkD 11S6A Wa.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-04-27
HIGH SCHOOL
BOYS fine As
WO0DWORkERS
Beautiful Articles of Furni-
ture and Cabinet Work
Turned Out.
BIRD PALACES
GALORE BUILT
Eighth Graders Make Fine
Progress and Finishing
Up Early.

Excellent work is being done by the
classes attending the manual training
department Of the Grand Forks high
school, according to Instructor NJ. F.
Pittman
The eighth grade classes are pretty
fast this year. he said this morning,
"and are finishing up earlier than
those Of last year.
Pittman is Pleased.
Footstools. bird cages, tabourets and
by the eighth graders. and they are
showing a marked aptitude for that
line OF work.
ut certainly is gratifying when you
have classes Of pupils who enjoy their
work and make real progress said
Instructor Pittman today.
The high school classes are taking
up the more advanced stages of man.
ual training. making splendid oak
chests, chiffoniers. chairs. tables and
other fine and substantial articles OF
furniture.
Articles at Premium.
These articles are at a premium
and are really very beautiful. The
boys do their own wood-staining by
the most efficient process with the use
of varnish, shellac, etc. Some Of the
products Of their toll are beautiful
pnd IL sold would no doubt bring
handsome returns.
Mr.. Pittman states that he fire.
quently gets requests for furniture
made by the boys and that many per-
sons have offered to pay good prices.
None Of the articles is sold. however,
as they are priced too highly by their
makers and the parents of the lads.
Homes for Birds.
Lately an unusually large number
of bird houses have been made by the
manual training students. Little
houses, big houses miniature man.
IONS and palaces, Of the most unique
skillful hands of the young students,
who are becoming very fond Of their
work.
These bird houses are taken home
as fast as they are made by their
proud owners and placed around the
different residences Of the city. There
will be great increase in the number
Of bird houses tomorrow when bird
and arbor day is celebrated in Grand
Forks as compared with last year.
Big Exhibit May as.
The annual manual training and
domestic art exhibit Of the Grand
Forks high school will be shown at
the Central school building on May
25, when the last meeting Of the year
of tho High School Parent Teachers
association will be held.
At that time there will be some
exceptionally fine articles Of sewing
and manual training made by the stu
dents OF the school on display, ac-
cording to Mr.. Pittman.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-04-27
new PAROCHIA[
SCHOOL GOING Up
Excavation and Con1eAo Work Il
Under Wsy It Site Of Proposed
CaEholic Inseitut1un.

Dinnie Bros, local contractors;
have begun tho work Of excavating
and putting In tho concrete for the
neW Catholic parochial school to be
located near st. Michaers pro-cathe-
draL
It II expected that tho now school
win b completed In time for the on
ening Of the regular term next fail.
Tho structure Will be q mo one and
one Of the best OF its kind in the
state.
Dinnie BroA have also started the
construction Of q new department
Utore (Sox130 feot) at Grafton for Mr.
Erie, . prominent merchant Of that
plaoo. =
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-04-27

be q material factor in beautifyine
the streets. members Of tho commit.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-04-27
GRAND FORKS
TO Be SECURED
CLEAN OF DIRT
Cleanup Day Will be Carried
Out in City Tomorrow
by Pupils.
Schools. City and County
Offices to Close on Big
Occasion

Arbor and Bird day will be fittingly
celebrated in Grand Forks tomorrow
At the same time Cleanup Day will
also be held, and elaborate plans have
been made to: make the occasion q
success.
Offices in the courthouse and city
hall will be closed and all of the
schools of the city will observe the
occasion by suspending activities for
the day.
Cleanup Big Feature.
Probably the biggest feature will be
the cleanup activities planned by the
Women's Civic league of Grand
Forks, together with the school and
city authorities.
Mrs. F. L. McVey. president of the
Civic league. and Mrs. r. A. Sprague,
pure food inspector and chairman of
the streets and alleys committee of
the league, have been working to
make the cleanup a success
The teachers in all the schools of
the city have urged the children to
clean up their yards, berms, alleys,
etc.
All to Do Share.
Everyone is expected to do their
share In cleaning up yards and alleys.
Not a paper. rag or tin can will be in
SiSAl dAu everything VIII De III apple
pie order IL the plans Of those behind
the movement materialize.
The cleanup brigade will scour
Grand Forks from end to end and
when they get through the town will
have undergone a marked change.
Citizens are urged to plant trees
and shrubs around their homes, and
IL is anticipated that a great deal will
be done in the interest Of the city
beautiful movement. However, there
will be no tree planting at any Of
the schools.
Many Cages Made.
Many bird cages have been made
by the students attending the manual
training classes of Instructor M. F..
Pittman of the high school and these
are being distributed around their
homes.
AS a reward for what they did last
year in the cleanup campaign. the
school boys Of Grand Forks who did
their share at that time will be enter
tanned at q moving picture show at
the Metropolitan theater Saturday aft
ernoon when 1.-The Regeneration" is
to be shown. together with a number
Of slides Of last years cleanup work.
The entertainment for the boys is
being given by the Women's Civic
league.