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The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-06-18
About a Remarkable Hand He
Held in a Game with a
Stranger.

Disquieting information had been
lodged with Joe Bassett concerning
he activities Of some unidentified
malefactors. who were committing
depredations in outlying districts ad-
jacent TO II not included in his BAIL
wick. and as sheriff Mr.. Passett had
organized a posse for the purpose OF
discriminating the evildoers. AS
there was an excellent prospect for
excitement in the enterprise Jim
Blaisdell. Sam Pearsall and Jake
WinterbottOm had responded readily
to his invitation to be of the party.
but when old mar Grcenlaw was
asked to join he demurred. says the
Washington Post.
I'D "a went along cheerful twenty
year ago, joe" he said. but l amt
got no enthusiasm TO- them pleasure
excursions no mo-. An b'sides that
| can't ohO'd to neglect business. TIL
amt nobody round what I'd like to
have ron my cash drawer while I'd
be away. II they is any o. them hell
yons left alter yo' is done rounded
en- up I'll try EN- as justice o. tn
peace when yO' git back. but | reCk-
on my fust duty is TO keep tn s'loon
goln.'"
Had Troubled Expression.
The party had accordingly started
out without him. and he sat alone in
the saloon when a l~ong-legged, loose
jointed, powerfully built individual.
with a troubled expression entered
and without preamble proposed that
they two should liquor. After the
ceremonies had been duly performed
he spoke further.
us lookin' TO- information. sab"
he said in n tOne that was almost
pleading in its carnestness. AN l
done herd what yO' all was the best
'nfo'med man in Arkansas City, so
Just nachully I done come hyar TO-
to git it,"
II reckon yo' done come to the
right place." said the old man with
~pardonable pride. They is c'nsid'-
able information to be had I'm some
others in the c'munnity. but mostly
faint 10 he relied onto. not to no
greet 'Xtent. What is it yo' all wants
to know"
well. I done lost my old man
about a week ago." replied the 9th
er, IAN I'm trying to find out whar
he's at"
II sh'd say that d d'pend c'sId'able
on faith" said the old man, cautious
~. but anyways them questions is
best left to Imagination. It's mo-
comfotin' like TO- them rs 'breaved
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-06-18
C. 7. MARTIN OF
FIRST ST. ON THE
WENTWORTH LIST
Man Known the County Over Gives
Good Advice to Fellow
Sufferers.

Mr.. Martins hosts Of friends in
this city and in the country districts
will be keenly interested in the means
which he used to secure the blessings
Of health. And here is what Mr.,
Martin said over his own signature:
Burke's Drug S%tore--I have been
taking Nerv-Worth for soreness in
the back. side and chest and I am
glad to tell you the is all
gone. for which l have suffered for
three years.
l was I'D up in my chest and
at times l could hardly breathe and
l can praise Wentworth for the re.
lief.
And I will say to all sufferers OF
aches and pains. II you don't want to
surrender your aches and pains don't
battle with Wentworth or you will
have to give them up.
c. T. MARTIN.
1875 First street.
No policy OF drift for Mr.. Martin.
He was more than willing to surren-
der his ailments to Wentworth and
II took that wonderful tonic but a
short time to take them over.
Your dollar back at the Burke
Drug Store II no benefits from Nerv-
Worth come to you.-Advertise-
ment. !
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-06-18
The Weather is Bum"
Sun Spots and War Are Declared 10 Be Responsible for Thi,
Obnoxious Weather.

whats the matter with the
weather." asks the Washington Star,
vOiclng a inquiry that extends over
a great portion OF the United States.
Having asked the question which ev-
cry one else Is propoundIng to every
other person he meets, the Star then
prints the following article, in an at
tempt to suggest n reason or two
for the remarkable climatic condi-
tons this country is experiencing:
What's the matter with the wealth
er?
That Is the question puzzllng citl-
Eens and scientists alike. The re-
cent series of afternoon thunder
storms started everybody to think
Ing seriously, and amid the soaking
rains that have recently and frequent
~ dampened the streets and the spir-
It's Of those who trod them. the ques-
ton became acute. What's wrong
with weather?
What good Is II. for instance. that
the weather bureau promises part
~ overcast for today and tomorrow"
II the city Is to be plunged into imI-
tatlon winter, or treated to a few
days OF spring several months late,
or suddenly slammed right into the
middle OF summer without one single
solitary hour OF preparation there
for?
Investigates and Sums Up.
To solve this perplex1ng weather
mystery a citizen started out this
morning on a tour OF Investigation,
that he had not enough on hand TO
cover Il. He called. however, for all
he had. and the stranger showed him
4 straight flush.
As the, old man reached for his
bungstafter the frst stranger re-en-
tered the saloon with a gun In his
hand and a hard glitter In his eye,
Come along. pop. he said, Il
reckon We better be g'wine away I'm
hyah,r And the two departed,
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-06-18

-if-and the Six

If we were not the worlds largest producers
of Four and Six cylinder automobiles
if the Overland factory were not the largest
automobile plant in the world
if our facilities, equipment and resources were
less
we could not sell the Overland Six at $1l45.
But it is because of our size, resources, methods
and means that we can.
The Overland Six is acknowledged to be the
most remarkable automobile value of the year.
Before you buy look it over.
Newcomer Auto & Supply Company
Corner Mains Street and Monticello Avenue
The Wilys-ovenand Company, Toledo, Ohio
"MAAnuaA"
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-06-18

But the stranger said:
What's the use OF chips among
two players? We can play with mon
ey Just as well. and save trouble"
Unable TO Make Killing.
So the old man put the chips back.
1t seemed evident from the very
beginning OF the game that the
stranger was n reckless at the poker
table as he was at the bar. All he
seemed to are for was the excite
ment Of betting without regard to his
chance Of winning, and as old man
Greenlaw was cautious in his play.
as indeed he was In many other
things, he found no small satisfae-
ton in the way the game went on.
Presently, however. there came TO
him on the others deal a hand which
seemed to require no caution on his
part, seeing that he held four kings
and an c pat. He bet out, there
fore. with some confidence and was
pleased enough when the other rails
ed. Feeling justified In re-raisIug, he
did so, and the pot was very large
before the draw.
The stranger took two cards after
the old man stood pat, and seemed
highly pleased when he saw them. He
was so pleased. in fact. that he threw
an enormous wad In the pot after old
man Greenlaw had ventured the bet
OF a dollar They counted tho money,
and the old man found 70 his ehagsin
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-16
Death of Mrs. Kennedy.

Mrs. Adelaide F.. Kennedy died at
about midnight last night at the res
Of Mr.. r. II. Clarke on
Church street. where she has been In
declining health for several months.
Mrs. Kennedy was i'm her S9th year
and had outlived all OF her children.
She Is survived by the following
grandchildren: Mrs. r.. ii. Clarke,
DIR. F.. X. Holman, Mrs. Geo. l.. Rick
err. Mrs. Thomas Mcintosh, Mrs. T..
w. Vitherspoon. Of Sumter and Mr..
ID. j. VIM, Jr.. of Florence.
The funeral services will he he'd
tomorrow. Wednesday, morning at II
o'clock from tho residence Of MI. Il.
III. Clarke on Church street. AMI in
terment will be at the Sumter come
terry.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-16
CHESTER MAN HURT BIZ CAR.
Frank Orr in Hospital i'm Serious Con-
ditiOn as Result Of Accident.

Chester. Dec. 11.--Frank Orr, n
we'll known Chester county young
man. is in a serious condition at the
Chester %sanatorium, resulting from
injuries sustained in an automobile
accident late yesterday on the Ross
Vile, road about five miles from Ches-
ter. Bud Price was likewise injured
however, by no means as painfully as
Mr.. Orr. There were four other oc-
cupants of the automobile. who were
unhurt. The car was coming from
Great Falls TO Chester. 1t was driven
into a ditch to miss a buggy hat was
met on a sharp curve and the car
turned turtle. pinning Mr.. Orr under
1t. He sustained n fractured pelvis.
and is also hurt internally. The
windshield was smashed. and one Of
the tenders ripped off. otherwise the
automobile was not damaged.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-16
VISITORS TO d. A. r. MEETING.
Sumter Home Chapter Entertains La.
dies from Lynchburg and Bishop.
VIVA l.,

There were a number Of ladies
krom d ID. A. r.. chapters at Bishop.
VILE and Lynchburg yesterday aftor-
noon in attendance upon the meeting
OF Sumter Home Chapter d. a. T.,
which was entertained by Miss Kate
Moses at her home. on Washington
street. Miss Moses Is regent OF
Sumter's Home Chapter.
Miss Edith DeLorme, State secre.
tary. gave an interesting account of
meeting Of the State Chapter, d.
A. r.. which was recently held at
4~ohnsonsills. After q pleasant busi-
Q session. refreshments were sorv-
cd and q social session was held.
The visiting ladies from Lynchburg
We're Miss Mary Sue McNein. Mrs.
Maude c. Mcintosh, Mrs. ]. A. Rhanna,
Mrs. VIM. +. Mcleod Miss G. b Nc
Elveen, Miss Martha f. Mcintosh,
Mira. HATTIE A, Anderson; from Rlsh-
opvills. Mrs. William Reid, Mrs. Wal
ter James and Misa Ruby DuRant.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-16
THIRD MERCHANT SUBMARINE.
Another Addition to Ocean Dacllsllumd
Fleet, Soon to, be Ready for Ser
vice.

Washington, Dec. l1.-A third mer-
chant submarine for the trans-Atlan-
tic service now is, under construction
in Germany. Advices from Berlin
say the names for the vessel and her
sister ship. designed to replace the
lost Bremen. have not yet been Sc
lected. 1t is said the merchant fleet
composed of the two new boats and
the Deutschland will he ready to travel
on regular schedule between the Unit
ed States and Germany late in the
spring. In the same sources it IS
considered improbable that the Deut-
sch]and will start on her third voyage
to this country until the winter wealth
er on the Atlantic moderates.
Perfection of minor details is all
that is lacking for the establishment
Of q submarine mail service with Ger
many.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-16
PREPARING FOR BOIL WEEvIL.
Much Interest Shown by Farmers and
Business Men on Near Approach OF
Fcst =. .ars5>.r E.a1 .r, Sal ~

The near approach Of the cotton
Doll weevil, and the fact that this dc,
vastatine and unavoidable; pest wiz
reach South Carolina within one yea,
instead Of three to four q hence,
as was confidently expected some time
PACK, has suddenly aroused unusual
interest among the officers and .direc.
tors of the Sumter Chamber of Com
merce. - .,t.
At the meeting of the commercial
organization directors held last Mon
day afternoon. the boil weevil was the
chief order Of discussion for a couple
OF hours and plans were act on foot
to call the active members Of the
Sumter Chamber Of Commerce to-
gether In conference within a few
days, probably pext Tuesday evenings,
Gov. Manning will be invited to, the
Business Mems Rally. and local Farm
Demonstration. j. Frank Williams, to-
gether with several leading Sumter
business men. will lead the discussion
looking towards rapid organization
lhstNQt1n the huaineas men OF Sumter
and the farmers OF Sumter county.
The Sumter Chamber OF Commerce
has been doing its best for the last
three or four years to impress, upon
farmers. bankers, merchants, land
owners, and all citizens xsSseity and
rural districts the Imperial OF pre-
pairing for the boil weevil." But few,
IL any of our people, had any idea
that this great calamity was SO near
the South Carolina line.
The wideawake business men of
Sumter are uneasy and anxious to see
something started towards organizing
for the boil weevil. That is evident
to any n who will discuss the mat
ter with any progressive. f~ar-seeing
and thinking Sumter business man.
Many progressive farmers and land
n are also worried over the un-
expected early approach of the boil
weevil.
But much can be done towards min
imizing the disastrous effects of this
pest even within II or two years.
But ""get busy seems to be the motto
of the, wide-awake business men of
Sumter. Cooperation between city
and country and widespread organiza-
ton, Investigation, cream routes,
live stock, poultry, tobacco, grain,
fruits. leguminous crops, and live
at home" are the remedies.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-16
WASHINGTON TALKS Of PEACE
ANAlOUSLY, AWAITS COMING OF
,TERs6S sRR0ROsED by GER.
MANY IN, ITS NEFER OF
pANt PEACE. D 40,
SOa. Hoese Confcrs- with Secretary
, ,Aalssttp-Expected Tint He Will
pes Srqhtto Europe as. Representative
- Eresklfnt, II Entente H. MILKING
to HaaeHas Cessation OF War !ii,.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 13.-Col. House
returnedttot New York at noon. after a
conference, with Secretary Lansing. 1t
is runsN3ea after the conference that
the Gsrl1aR peace proposal had reaeh-
ed WasAington, but this was denied
by Sccttaary. Lansing. To Whether Col.
House arSlaa 80 to Europe suon as peace
re~presnt3tiva Of the president will
NOT ba, Needed until after the atti-
tude os Ne entente is SHOWN,
8 Vont nPrnstorf denied that he or
other TI9patonie official had received
copies IL what Germany would con-
slider tagsibie terms for peace.
1t is hslieved that the entente lead
ers WITHHOLD a conference when the
Germany sggestlons reach England
and ,Frak Nee It is expected that the
terms WIN not be fatty rejected, but
that the leaders will enunciate terms
on which they are willing to make
peace. Washington officials do not
expect the situation to crystalize be-
fore the first of next week.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-16

Break your Cold or LaGrippe with
. few doses Of ess.--Advt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-16

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Wcrshipful Master n. L. Barchard
ana senlps wsrdsn II. p. Moses of
ersmont<f~d ss, A. p. N. left Mon
svsuplls for Charleston 10 attend
tAs Crane LoAxs meeting of ,Mssona
Mr.. q. q blackwell. of salem. was
: visitor q the city today.
Pref. v, 9. schumachsr., Of Co.
lumbta. spsns the day IN the city.
lliss reuMne Dove has returned
home after an extended visit to rel.
at'vss at Inherent points In the state.
Mr.. oJDs Keep. Of Jacksonvil.e.
IA. n W slng her sister. Mrs., e. p.
ritss and Miss Dove in the city.
hrs. Ella Hsvsoa leaves this after
aeon for New Smyrna. Fla. to spend
tyo months with her, sistsr. MIRA ".
- Thompson.
Mn. william r. Brochinston and
1snshter. NTIss Edna Brockington,
wtferin the ety. shoppins yesterday.
1fiss Ruth Wiisos returned 20 her
1870 ~ 4chsvsss chr mslnips. g.
~ ipsndlnf 4 couple Of. days With
~ stlstsr: Man y, NecAuyn "a The
~ Going her christmas shopping.
Nh +. II. Gentry Of summsston
va IN Sumter for the day.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-16

Through inadvertence I'm trans
cribins the subscriptions Mr.. l.. T..
White was credited with giving soc,
when he gave one dollar.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-16

Fdasth o~uarteriy Mccttng os Foartt,
Division Held at Home Branch
CHURCH. DecqmbeF Sth,s "A
The fourth quarterly meeting of the
Fourth Division of the Santee Asso-
citation was held at Home Branch
Church on December Sth. was we'll
attended and was a most inspiring oc-
casion. There were a number of ad-
dresses Of more than usual merit and
interest and the session was much en-
toyed by all In attendance. Mrs. w.
d. SPHINX Of Concord presided and
Mrs. Touchbcrry conducted the de-
votional exercises.
Mrs, Mira Broadway entertained
the audience with a reading entitled
christian Stewardship" Miss Flos-
sic Hill read a selection entitled "A
Modern Knight" and Miss Sallie Jones
discussed the STANDARD Of Excel
lence." Her Good Intentions was
the subject Of a sketch read by Mrs.
r. d. Hodge. An appeal for foreign
missions by Or. j. F.. Love was pre-
sented by Mrs. NJ. s. Broadway. 1.-The
Love Of Souis'' was the title OF a pa
per rsad by Mrs. Henrietta Touch
berry. At the conclusion of this pa
per and devotional exercises, a recess
was taken during which a social
hour and delightful lunch were en-
joyed.
In the afternoon q feature was u
missionary play given by ladies Of
Graham Church. Mrs. Scarborough
spoke about the apportionment Of
money to be raised to carry on the
work. and explained the Circle Plans
In Churches" She said that only one
society could be organized In a
church. but that several circles
might be kept going in one society.
At the conclusion of her talk. q col
lection amounting to $2.70 was taken.
The next meeting of the union will
he held In Dudley's Church the first
Thursday in March.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-16

Mr.. ]. @. Dinkins of Manning was
q visitor TO the city today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-16
LECTURES AT v. Nj. G.. A.
Physical Director Blackburn of Uni
.vcTSity Tells Men OF Dict and Excr.

SISSs
Physical Director Blackburn of the
University of South Carolina on Tues
day night made Il very interesting
talk to the members If the business
mems class at the Y. M. c. A. con-
corning proper diet and exercise,
showing them why they should take
the exercise and why certain articles
Of food should be tabOOed. At the
rector Duncan Of the Y. Nj. c. A. gave
an exhibition wrestling match which
lasted for about twenty-five minutes.
W: Il the visiting director placed Mr..
Duncan's shoulders to the mat.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-16
A license to marry has been issued

A license to marry has been issued
to James Walter Weldon and Miss
Ethel Irene Ross, Providence. Lii
censcs to cOlOred couples were Char
lie Johnson and I,ebecca Bradley.
Mnycsville; Sam Lewis. Sumter, and
Sarah Pringlc, Dalzell; Talbert Nc
Rae and Rosa Ben, Sumter: Henry
Ransom and Carrie Capers. Oswsgo.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-16

DIR. Grant, cOlOred, was arrested
yesterday Ivy Deputy Sheriff Forbes.
for practicing medicine without q Ii.
cense. He Is now in Jail awaiting fur
Their development of his case. He
stated that he was n preacher and
that he had been practicing in other
counties.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-16
SUFFRAGE AND PROHIBITION


Washington. Dec. 14.--The house
judiciary committee today voted to
reported to the house resolutions pro-
viding for constitutional amend
ments for both women suffrage and
national prohibition.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-16

Paris. Dec. 1.-THE premier's
Apeech In the chamber Of deputies In
regarded ss Frances answer to the
German proposals. although the note
hay not been fernally received.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-16

Those persons who know OF cases
Of distress aaa Of cases whore the
parents are unable to provide the
children bf The family with Christ
me- gifts' are asked to notify Mr..
nartow Walsh between now and next
Tussday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-13
COOL DRINKS BEGUTLE
HOT DAYS OF SUMMER
Recipes for Home-Made Bever-
ages Show How to Make Old
Fashioned Favorites

You won't need to complain of the heal
| IL you can retire to the cool front porch
! and sip some homemade beverage. II makes
| you feel better There arc lots of recipes
| for old-fashioned drinks that are still use
| full Here are a few OF tnem:
Fancy lemonade-Roll, peel carefully and
| slice thin six lemons Put into a pitcher
| or bowl with alternate layers Of granulated
sugar slightly melted. Leave on the ice
until you are ready to serve, then add a
quart of chilled, charged water and a large
lump of ice Add cut bananas oranges,
cherries and Strawberries.
Mint punch is an old Southern recipe,
, a non-alcoholic substitute for the mint julep.
Put into your punch bowl a cupful of gran
uated sugar, the Juice Of six lemons and
allow them to melt. If they do not melt
quickly enough, put them over the fire for
n minute Now add three peeled lemons
sliced very thin, and leave on the ice until
ready to use Now add a dozen sprays Of
fresh, well-washed mint, slightly bruised
and quart of cracked ice Stir well then
pour from a height into this two or three
bottles of imported ginger ale.
Tea punch is an Improvement on iced tea
Pour quart of boiling water on four tea
spoonfuls of good icing tea, cover and leave
for five minutes. Strain and cool Half
fill pitcher with cracked ice, add cupful
of granulated sugar and the strained Juice
of four lemons. Pour the tea over these.
and when it Is ready to serve add pint of
charged water Strew mint sprays on the
top and serve Immediately
Iced chocolate is always good Heat two
cupfuls of milk and the same amount of
water Rub six tabespoonfuls of chocolate
to n thin, smooth paste with cold water
pour the water gradually on il, put into
saucepan and bring to boil. Cook thus
for five minutes, tEen add the milk and
boil for 10 minutes longer. Sweeten to
taste. Put on the ice to chill, and serve
with cracked ice and "A cap of whipped
cream.
Strawberry punch is easily made. Pour
two cupfus of strained fresh strawberry
juice upon heRping cupful of granulated
sugar Stir T:il the sugar Is dissolved
Add the juice Cstrained) of n lemon and
four cupfuls of cold water Let II get thor
oughly chilled, then stir we'll and pour into
your punch bowl. Just before serving add
tablespoonful of maraschino and half
cupful of fine, whole or cut-in- half straw
berries. Cap with whipped cream on top
of each glass
Different Ginger Ale-Boil six ounces of
bruised ginger in six quarts of water for
a half hour, Now add five pounds of loaf
sugar. gill of lemon juice, a quarter-poun |
of honey and IL quarts of ice cold water |
Strain through n cloth. When 1t is cold |
put in an egg and two teaspoonfuls of es-
sence of lemon. Bottle after il has stood |
for three or four days
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-13

cral fine white ones, a smart navy sergs
tailleur and neat black velvet toute, with
touches or blue on it. georgette creme
russian blouse in rose, taupe ce blue or
light tan would do nicely for afternoon
wear \ warm topcoat of broadcloth
gabardine' wool velour or duvetyn, in navy
or dark green, should complete your outfit.
The styles of evening gowns are SO merrill
Gus In the early fall that should play safe
and get black gown for evening. BIacl,
net relieved by touches of crystal or rhine
stones usually flatters brunette. If YOU
prefer light coored frock of taffeta or
silk net may be worn
Dear Madam-I want a very light ve,pbt
ohI,f coat for summer wear at the seashore | have
noon noon W'ar 70 card parties, etc Is there any
sort OF material that will make a smart coat
besides tafeta? ATLANTIC cry
Yes tussah, Shantung. pongee and ra In h
SILKS are all smart. as we'll as serviceable
for afternoon affairs. Many of them are
made with waist-deep cape, sometimes
graduating to shawl collar at the front
large loose belt and patch pockets of the
same material are the finishing touches.
Striped and plain silks of this variety COM
bined also make a stunning cloak.
Dear Madam--How can restore the cooring
20 taqed pink dress? II ia made of cha m,
bray believe, and the color has faded out in
Spots Ihahking you in advance. l am.
Some women use dyes for this purpose
others use fruit colorings. In either case
II you follow directions on the package, YOU
viii get good results. Red ink solution is
a!so recommended, but this is likely to fade