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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-27
ME- DRAINAGE CLAIMS
IT1ENT|ON Of FARMERS
uyy MAKE INQUIRY ABOUT
oosT OF THING PIPE AND
EXPENSE OF LAYING.
r.mnaipn VIII BE Made I'm Dcccm-
her 10 Get All Farmers With
Marshy Land on Their Places
To Have Same Drained.

Farm Demonstration Agent d. ID.
rovd saws farmers of Ellis county
ne taking O lively interest in tile
,rauage this year and he hopes to
\ able to induce them to reclaim
40 to 400 acres of very valuable
and through this method. The pro-
used canvass of the county will be-
ap about the middle of December
and effort will be made to get all
'srmers who have land to reclaim
llerested In the plan.
Drainage pipe Is very reasonable
md can be installed at little ex-
gnse, The government will furnish
sn engineer to lay out the work and
iarmers themselves can put down
he pipe. For the benefit of those
Interested we give the following
prices on thing: 3-inch thing may
s had for $40 per 1000 feet, 4-inch
a ss6; 6-inch at $34, and 6-inch at
H. thousand feet of thing will
% long way towards draining a
iFampy place, so 1t is to the interest
d those who have such land to have
| drained.
Farmers who drained land last
T@r In this manner report making
from half to three-fourths OF a bale
u cotton to the acre on it.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-27
TWO PERSONS KILLED
IN 7: { ?. WRECK
TRAIN NO. 4 CRASHES INTO THE
REAR SUNSHINE SPECIAL"
NEAR sTRAWN.
Engineer and Fireman of Train No.
Crushed to Death Between
Tender and Engine.

FORT WORTH, Texas. Nov. 81
Two persons were instantly killed
and four were seriously injured six
miles west of Strawn. in Palo Pinto
county, at 3:15 o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon, when Texas & Pacific pas
senger train No. 4, eastbound. ran
into the rear of train No. 2, also
eastbound. Train No. is the Sun
shine Special while train No. is
operated only from sweetwater to
Fort Worth.
The dead are:
w. w. OWENS, engineer. Fort
Worth.
EDWARD E. McGREW. fireman,
Fort Worth.
Four Seriously Hurt.
The seriously injured are:
J. A. Taylor. brakeman, Big
Springs. badly cut about the head.
Il. w. Brown, Enloe, Ark. cuts
on head and right arm bruised.
Mrs. r. w. Brown, Enloe. Ark,
back injured.
Ed Witherspoon. conductor, Fort
Worth, injured internally.
According to railroad men here,
Engineer Givens and Fireman Nc
Grew were caught between the ten
der and engine of train No. 4 and
their lives crushed out. The bodies
of the dead men are being brought
to this city.
Ran Over Torpedo Signals.
The Sunshine Special had stopped
at water tank west of Strawn
when the collision occurred. Real
izing that train No. was coming
from behind, Brakeman Taylor of the
Sunshine Special went back quarter
of a mile and placed two torpedoes
on the track. Then he returned to
his own train and climbed upon the
rear platform.
A number of passengers were on
the rear platform of the Sunshine
Special. They heard train No. go
over the torpodoes. but the train kept
right on and was going about TWEEN
ty miles an hour, passenger said,
when the oncoming engine crashed
into the standing coaches.
Both the engineer and fireman of
train No. 4 must have died almost
in their cab. Those In
jured were all standing on the rear
platform of the Sunshine Special or
in the rear coach.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-27
Inter,,rban Car Hits AutomohlIe.

ENNIS, Texas, Nov. 27.--Yester-
day morning about 0 o'clock a south
bound intorurban car ran into an
automobile at Loves crossing. north
of Ennis. tearing up the auto and in
juring two of the occupants. In the
automobile were Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Nash and little daughter. Jewel.
Mr.. Nash received cut over his
eye and his left leg was badly
bruised. The little girl had an an
k!e sprained.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-27
of his prosperity.
Friday l went down to Forreston

Friday went down to Forreston
where / met my old crony, w. II.
Saunders. who had recently moved
back from Waco. / found at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ruel Hamp-
ton that Mr.. II. was gone to Waxa-
hachie. Mrs. Hampton Is In tho hog
business on small scale and seems
to be doing we'll. She can talk hog
as fluently as an old time hog raiser
met Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Hobbs. who
we're buying furniture. They told
me they were moving near Bethel
church. DR.. q. N. Thornton, by FAR
the best physician OF Forreston,
greeted me with smile. n hearty
hand grip and shake and dollar.
Mr.. Prather, who was driving n
car which had never been sold. took
mo to Forreston aud Ed Naughton
brought me home. VIM. Riddle.
who has been farming near town on
Waxahachie b, Ia moving to near
Hamlin, Texas. This Is good
family and thoir friends are sorry TO
lose them, but all join In wishing
them health and happiness. John
Baucum. one OF tho most substantial
citizens of Milford A, was In town
Saturday. VIM. Crawford, COL. had
the Enterprise sent to him on Waxa-
hachie F. Mr. and Mrs. w. l.. Con-
ger. a good citizen OF Midlothian b.
were In town shopping Saturday.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-27
AlDN[LL CITIZENS VOTE
$4,000 IN SCHOOL BONDS
NEW MODERN SCHOOL BUILDING
WILL BE ERECTED THERE
AT AN EARLY DATE.

realizing the need Of better school
aallties the citizens of the Bard
WI community recently called an
'lee'ion to determine whether or not
ne ponds of the district shall be is
'aN In the sum of $4,000 for the
'e'pose OF erecting a new school
'aiiding. The vote in the election
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-27

There was no Sunday school at this
place on account OF the conferences
at Waxahachie.
Mrs. Aday. Miss Pearl Aday and
Mrs. q. r. Pigg attended conference
Thursday.
Miss Alma CASTOR ia spending the
week with her brother. berry Cas-
ton. and wife.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-27
MRS. INEZ MILIIOLLaND
BOISSEvaIN Is DEAD

Los ANGELES. Cal. November
27.--Mrs. Inez Miiholland Boisse-
vain. suffrage leader. died here ear
ly yesterday after an Illness of ten
weeks She was 80 years old
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-27
leld Saturday was 1876 to 81.

Hciu oHturuay Was Ibb 20 81.
The district will erect an eight
room building with an auditorium to
take care of assembly meetings, and
will be equipped for the best possible
school work.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-02-09
"A Night on. Broadway"

The managers of the opera house
are fortunate in being able to hook
"a Night on Broadway" for Satur-
day night, February IL, with Mr..
Harry A. Emerson in the title role,
supported by clever company,
each member of which is star.
This company is credited with havi
ing the most finished production Of
dramatic work, comedy and musica
ability that has ever visited this
section. The success of this compa.
ny in its tour of the south has been
phenomenal and in many places
former records for attendance have
been smashed. Do not miss this at.
traction. You are assured in ad-
vance an evening of unalloyed
pleasure. The prices are within
reach of all. Many Edgefeld people
have gone to neighboring cities,
paying railway fare and hotel bills
in order to see plays that were not
any better than the one that will be
presented by this strong company
Saturday night.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-02-09
Legislative Matters Affecting
the County.

The members of the Edgeheld
delegation have very wisely decided
that a communication tax be paid
in lieu of working the public roads.
ALI able-bodied males between the
ages of l9 and IS years will be re-
quired to pay $500 per annum COM
mutation tax. This is now due and
will be received by the treasurer to
April l..
Hereafter the three supervisors of
registration will be appointed by
the grand jury, instead of being
named in the primary.
MIR. r. M. Johnson, a sterling
citizen of the Red Hill section, has
been recommended by the delega-
tion to the governor for appoint
ment as magistrate of the sixth dis
trct to take the place of Mr.. R. L.
Boddie, who recently resigned.
The matter of taking the offices
of county commissioners and magis-
trate outof the primary decid-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-02-09
Valentine Party.

The ladies of the Methodist
church will give a Valentine party
in the opera house tomorrow,
Thursday, night. A miscellaneous
program has been arranged which
provides fun for everybody. The
little folk and the big folk, the
young folk and the old folk, should
be there. A small admission fee of
only 10 cents will be charged. The
following program will be carried
out:
Cupid's Revel, managed by Mrs.
Wallace G. Tompkins.
A Valentine, Eleanor Minis.
Recitation, Efie Allen Lott.
.Postofice opens at 9 o'clock with
Valentines for everybody free.
Refreshments will be served.
A Guessing Contest, managed
by Miss Mary Evans.
Doors open at 1880 o'clock.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-02-09
A MASTERPIECES.

A very striking and splendid like.
ness of Judge i. w. DeVore has
recently received the finishing
stroke, under the inspiration of AL
artists brush. Miss Eliza Minis has
made a reputation for herself
all over our state for her talent
and skill i'll this peculiar and rare
gift.
The likeness of Judge DeVore' is
perfect and life-like and those view
ing the portrait fifty years from
now will be enabled to see the face
and features as truly portrayed as
had they seen the original. The
whole picture which is very large
and enclosed in a handsome frame
carries with it dignity and value
worthy of the artist and the sincere
admiration of those who behold it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-02-09
Hammond Williams.

We extend sincere congratula-
tions to our young friends, Miss
Sallie Hammond and Mr.. Homer
Williams, who were married at Red
Hill church Sunday afternoon by
Rev. J. II. Littlejohn. Miss Ham
mond is one of Golfers best beloved
young ladies who bears name that
has always stood for honor and
sterling worth throughout Edgefeld'
county, and Mr.. Williams, is one
of Edgefeld's most deserving young
men who is recognized as possess
ing the qualities that make a true,
noble and high-minded citizen.
These deservedly popular young
people will make their home on
Mr.. Williams weil-equipped farm
in the Gilgal section. 90.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-02-09

troubles. 1t is also good for adults
and the aged. Get bottle to-day.
All Druggists.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-02-09
Quarry to be Operated.

Mr.. M. L. Brennan of Savannah
has leased the right to operate a
quarry on the land Of Mr.. George
w. Wise. short distance below
the old quarry at Parkhill. Mr..
Brennan will confne bis operations
to placing crushed stone on the
market, having purchased the ma
chinery used by the J. G. White
Company in the construction Of the
Georgia Carolina Power Company
dam across the Savannah river. 1t
is said that Mr.. Brennan has con-
tract FOR shipping stone that will
last eight years. He is now employ.
ing about 40 laborers putting a
side-track and getting the premises
in shape for the crushing machin-
cry. The number of laborers will
be increased as the work progresses.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-02-09
FOR cHILpR EMS COUCH

You cannot use anything better
for your child's cough and cold
than DIR. Kings New Discovery.
II is prepared from Pine Tar mixed
with healing and soothing balsams.
1t does not contain anything harm
full and is slightly laxative, just
enough to expel the poisous from
the system. DR.. Kings New Dis
covery is antiseptic-kills the cold
germs-raises the phles m-loosens
the cough and soothes the irritation.
Don't put off treatment. Coughs
and Colds often lead to serious lung
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-02-09
MIR. R. }. Moultrie.

In our candidates columns this
week will be found the formal an
nouncement of Mr.. R. j. Moultrie
for the office of county supervisor.
He filled this Office IN the past for
one term of two years, giving the
people an economic, business-like
administration. In addition to keep
ing the records of the Office in first
class condition, Mr.. Moultrie, being
a practical carpenter, saved the tax,
payers considerable sum by Civ
ing lis personal supervision to the
construction of bridges. If elected,
he will serve the people as faithful
ly again.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-02-09
Frances Willard Meeting.

Mrs. Lovick Smith was the hos
tess for the Frances Willard Me-
mortal meeting on Monday after
t, oon. The attendance was large,
a number of visitors being present
and besides several matters of bu-'
siness, very interesting pro-
gramme IN memory Of Frances
Willard was carried out.
Mrs. w. B. Cogburn who has
served so long as local superinten-
dent of literature asked thatshe be
relieved of this duty as she occupies
the position of State Superintendent
of that department. and Mrs. j. A.
Townsend was appointed in her
stead. A very liberal collection
was taken for the Memorial Fund.
Mrs. Peak conducted the devo-
tions, and the New Year Books
we're distributed, also copies of the
Union Signal and the State Report.
Mrs. N. M. Jones received the
guests on entrance and pinned on
each little card containing quo
tation from Frances Willard.
A very interesting and valuable
letter was read from Mrs. Chapin
the first president of the w. G. T.
u. of South Carolina to Gen. M. @.
Gary, by Hiss Mary Evans, in
which reference was made to Miss
Willard and her intended visit to
Edgefeld to be entertained in the
home CT Gen. Gary. Mrs. w. B.
Cogburn read a paper, both instruc-
tive and entertaining, on Prison
Reform" and Mrs. Pendleton
Jones gave a life sketch of Miss
Willard. The last Renaissance
was read by Mrs. T. H. Rainsford,
a sketch of early w. G. T. U. his
tory by Mrs. r. G. Hoyt of Co.
lumbia.
An impromptu quartette pro-
vided that beautiful song, We're
Coming Dear Leader" composed
of Mrs. R. G. Shannonhouss, Mrs.
Tillman, Mrs. B. b. Jones aud Mrs.
w. L.. Dunovant.
At the close of the meeting, Mrs.
Smith served very dainty sand
wiches and coffee with whipped
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-02-09
Fertilizers For 1916.

The Edgefeld Mercantile Com
pany announces to the farmers of
Edgefeld county this week that it
Is ready to deliver the popular
brands of fertilizers that it has sold
in this section for several years.
They represent only the leading
manufacturers and their brands are
true to analysis and altogether de-
pendable. See Mr.. A. E. Padgett
or Mr.. r. G. Padgett about your
fertilizers for 1916 before placing
your order.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-02-09
Excellent Addresses.

It is regretted that greater num-
Der of our people did not hear the
splendid addresses by Prof. Webb
and Miss Ravenel at the Methodist
church Friday afternoon and night.
Sunday teachers particularly would
have found the many Suggestions
made by these Sunday school
specialists very helpful in their
work.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-02-09
For Supervisor.

Mr.. J. o. Scott, one of the best
citizens of the county who resides
in the Meriwether section, announc-
es his candidacy this week for the
office of county supervisor. Mr..
Scott states in his own words else
where in this issue what his plat
form is. Read what he says. Mr..
Scott possesses splendid business
ability and in him, if elected, the
people will have capable and
faithful public servant, one whose
record will be. credit to himself
and an honor to the county.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-02-09
CLEORA

cream. The next meeting will take
place March ---- at the home of
Mrs. H. Fl. Sanders, with Mrs.
Tillman in charge of the programme.
One of the most welcome guests
at the meeting was little Frances
Willard Johnson who pays an an
nual visit on Frances Willard day,
and brings an offering in little
envelope.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-02-09

ed by the county convention which
will be held early in May.
Since the legislature convened,
Edgefield county has been, included
in the list of counties to which the
hunters license law applies. We
believe this will meet with the APP
proval of majority of our people.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-02-09
MANY PEOPLE DON'T KNOW

A sluggish liver can cause a per-
son an awful lot Of misery. Spells
CT dizziness, headaches, constipa-
ton and billousness are sure signs
that your liver needs help. Take
DR.. King's New Life Pills and see
how they help tone up the whole
system. Fine for the stomach too.
Aids digestion. Puri6es the blood
and clears the complexion. Only
Csc. at your Druggist.
~oo~.oNeoSo~-~~~NOe NOe~o~.o~N~N~~~-N
Berkshire and Poland China
Pigs.
[ have 25 beautiful Berkshire and
Poland China Pigs (grades), two
and two and half months old, that
I will sell for $500 to $3.50.
w. E. PRESCOTT,
Modoc, S. G.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-13
Preparing To Entertain
Times Excursion PARTY

Plans for the entertainment of the
Times excursion party to reach Ell
Centro Saturday are being completed
by the Ell Centre Chamber of Com
merce There will be 125 persons in
the party arriving from Calexico at
ESQ. They will be taken for a trip
through the HoltviIle, Heber and El
Centre agricultural districts in a bri-
eade of 80 Dodge cars, collected for
the occasion by Purl Willis, manager
cf the c. W. McCabe Company, local
Dodge distributors. Willis, accom-
PANIED by D. C. Bitter, commercial
agent of the Chamber of Commerce,
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-13
FARM CENTERS ARE
HOLDING MEETINGS

The second series of Farm Center
meetings are now being held through
cut the valley and, according to Wal
ter E. Packard, director at large,
and A. M. Nelson, secretary, of the
county bureau, who also made the
first swing around the circuit, the in
terest in this months meetings is
much greater.
At the Westmoreland schoolhouse
last night the meeting room was so
racked that it was necessary for a
dozen or more ranchers to stand. Mr..
Packard spoke on the irrigation OF
cotton, of which there is much being
planted in the No. 8 district this year
for the first time, and Mr.. Nelson ex-
rlained the work of the County Farm
Bureau.
Paul 1. Dougherty, member Of
the farm adviser staff at Berkeley,
who is in the valley for the grasshop-
FER campaign, told of the bureaus
service in distributing grasshopper
poison. He spent the day yesterday
in the Westmoreland district. The
erasshoppers have not appeared there
in any alarming numbers. However,
the ranchers in the neighborhoqd COM
plain regarding the depredations Of
blackbirds. At the meeting last night
the Westmoreland people took up sew
cral community problems. One of
them was the securing of bridge
near the Westmoreland store. Pres
ident Boats appointed committee to
represent the center in the matter.
Tonight the Seeley farm center will
bold a meeting at the Seeley school
house. President William Moores and
Secretary Shellhorn have arranged a
special program.
Tomorrow night Meloland center
will meet and Saturday night the Mes
quite Lake center. z
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-13
Were Identified.

Columbus, N. NJ, April 13.-Jose
Martella, one of the six wounded Mex
leans brought here from the front last
night to be tried in connection with
the raid on Columbus, today was iden-
titled as having been in and about
the town prior to the raid.
A trooper stationed here at the
time said the man formerly was en-
ployed on a ranch a few miles west
Of the town along the border.
Another, Jose Rodriguez, it was
learned, was a Carranzista soldier
who had been arrested by Villa on a
charge of espionage, and who was
being held for execution when Villa
was obliged to abandon him at e.
Vale.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-13
More Maria ges: Fewer Babies.

London, April 13.-Statistics for
1915 available today show there were
more marriages in England and Wales
than during any other year on record,
Births established new low record
and deaths were above the ten years
average.
Marriages during 1913 totaled $780,
5S3 The year 1915 beat that by 49,
600. During the year the birth rate
was 21.8 per thousand population. The
number of births over deaths was
252,201 as against an averaeg of 378,-
$50. The last quarter of the year
showed the lowest number of births
on record.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-13
Wants to Be an American.

Deming, N. NJ, April 13.-Little Je-
sus Paez is at the hospital here with
his left leg amputated at the hip. To-
day it was announced that he will have
a new leg, the gift of Americans at
Deming.
When Villa raided Columbus Jesus
was with his bandit father. He was
told to hold his fathers horse. The
12-year-old did so until an American
bullet shattered his leg. AS he dropped
the Villa band turned and fled.
Jesus said today: q thought Ameri-
cans killed everybody they captured
and I was afraid | crawled away
and hid in the brush. After a while
q big soldier came and got me. He
was good to me. They had to cut
off my leg, but it didn't hurt much.
Now l want to stay here and be a
real American"
Deming folk will give the boy a
chance.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-13
Predicts a Break.

Columbus, April 13 (Censored)-
While it would not be advisable for
the Americans to withdraw at pres
ent, break between the United States
and the de factos is inevitable if Car
1anza's request is not granted, in the
opinion of high officers at Columbus.
Many believe the troops will be with
drawn. They think the strategic po-
sitions the Carranzista soldiers have
assumed along the communications is
for moral support of the request for
withdrawal.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-13

Active cooperation between the
city officials and TIE Ell Centre Cham
Ter of Commerce in the "swat the
fly" campaign was decided upon last
night when the trustees authorized
Trustee E. W. Burger, health COM
missioner, to act with Chairman c.
w. Barton of the civics committee of
the chamber in exterminating flies.
Plans were being outlined today for
{ ceaseless fight against all flies un-
til the. last one is gone.
Garbage and rubbish piles, favorite
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-13
SLOGAN CONTEST
GROWS INTERESTING

Interest is developing in the Slogan
Contest being conducted by the FL
Centre Chamber of Commerce. Sew
eral slogans have been submitted, but
many more are being prepared by FL
Centre young folks who are anxious
to win the S. prize offered by the
Chamber of Commerce for the best
slogan submitted.
Anyone under 21 years of age and
a resident of Ell Centric may submit
as many as three slogans in this con-
test. Each slogan must not be less
than three nor more than ten words.
The contest will close April 18. Ad-
dress all envelopes to Slogan Contest,
Ell Centric Chamber of Commerce, Box
1877, FL Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-13

made a pathfinding trip this after
noon marking out the route to be TAX
en- Saturday.
Upon the return of the excursion
lists to Ell Centro they will dine at the
Barbara Worth, after which short
program will be given in the hotel
lobby. J. Stanley Brown will give his
eloquent address on the mural deco
rations from Barbara Worth" Men,
Iers of the Ten Thousand Club, with
Mrs. A. H. Griswold, president, at
their head, will give the visitors a re-
ception. Officers and members of
the Chamber of Commerce will also
receive the excursionists.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-13
More Men Wanted.

San Antonio, April 13.-Unless the
work of the punitive expedition in
Mexico is accomplished within a very
few days, means will be sought to
strengthen General Pershing's forces
at the front, it is stated tonight. 1t
is expected that General Funston will
ask the war department to move into
the south the 1000 troops that are