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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-12-29
Hago0d News and Views.

Don't YOU like to get out and visit
around. 1t is profitable as we'll as
pleasant to see what the other fellow
Is doing and how he does it. Don't be
such slave to your business as to be
In bondage every day, and above all
never allow your business to run you
but you run II. What a whole lot OF
foiks need is to get away from the
affairs and cares of life for a time
leave these behind and take a rest
That is not exactly what the writer
did last Wednesday, December 26
when he ran down to Latta. At Flor
ence saw a thing it seems I could
be looking at yet. You know it is
not unpleasant to look at a pretty wo
man and when that pretty woman is
busy, actually busy doing lovely
things. It. is SO much easier. Well that
Is what I saw at Florence. only it
was not one but a score or more.
knitting. knitting, knitting, quietly,
steadily, almost without pause or
break. Knitting sweaters for our SOL
dier boys A great big lump got in
my throat and felt proud was an
American because that made me akin
to them.
Down at Latta met a farmer, a
little. old dried up fellow that made
fifty bushels of wheat per acre. Had
heard of it, before 1 went there over
in Columbia. When met him
inquired about 1t and this is the way
II was done. Four hundred pounds of
meal and acid, half and half was
broadcast on good strong upland.
then ploughed in. Then one bushed
and one peck Of wheat, the best seed
obtainable from the mountains OF
Virginia was disked and narrowed in
all done early in October Of last
year. In March an application OF
three hundred pounds Of soda. All
this on one acre, and he had several
acres. They did not always do
things that way. Far back so tits
said there was mill in that country
that ground very slow. A custom.
er complained that he could eat the
meal as fast as it came. "Yes but
now long could you do that? asked
the miller. Until 1 starved"
say. you know that fellow down
there about Sumter who is fretting
about who will attend his funeral
Ills brother lives in Dillon county.
Tie busiest man in all the country /,
there too; at least ! left him there
What Is he so busy about? TRYING
to do things different from the rest
Small grain has suffered much from,
the recent severe cold.
The flour mill at Dinkins Is busv
all the time these days. Right now
there are four hundred bushels op
hand to be ground and more con-
stantly coming i'm.
Mrs. Sam Shircr is slowly recover.
ing.
Mrs. II. c. Bethea is suffering with
severe cold.
Miss Courtney Atkinson is NJ
home for the holidays.
There is quite lot Of sickness IN
our community, resultant from the
recent hard weather.
| 'Hagood"
Rembert. Dec. "a.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-12-29
GERMANS PROTRACTING NEGO.
TIATIONS.
Their Sincerity Again Questioned by
Their Opponents.

Washington, Dec. 27.-Conditions
surrounding Czernin's proposals
for a basis Of peace has caused Of
ficals here to feel apprehension for
their sincerity and there is a dispo-
sition to feel that the object Of Ger
man representative to simply pro-
tracing negotiations as long as pos
Sible.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-12-29
A Suggestion.

II you contemplate giving your kid
a toy bank for Christmas present
don't do il. But instead start him off
with thrift stamps. Then he can see
his money grow and there will be no
temptation to be robbing the bank
for "a few pennies to spend now and
Wilmington Dispatch.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-12-29
ITALIANS REGAIN GROUND
desperate Battle Lasted All Dav
Monday

Monday.
Rome, Dec. 25.-In a desperate bat
tie which lasted all day yesterday the
Italians fought their way back to the
positions FROM which they were
forced the previous day on the Asiago
plateau under a Austro- German at
tack, according to todays war Office
statement Some guns and numerous
machine guns which had been aban-
doned by the Italians in their retire
ment were recaptured when the old
positions were reoccupied.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-12-29

Washington, Dec. 27.-The wooden
shipbuilding program is pictured as
almost a complete failure by Rear
Admiral Powles, assistant general
manager of the emergency fleet cor
poration, testifying before the senate
committee oday
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-12-29

the proper diet, and effecting eco.
nomy; and showed display Of 100
caloric portions OF some common
foods.
The club will meet the first Thurs
day in February; no n. eting v.;u =,
HeId IN January as the agents will
spend that month at Winthron Col
lege.
Rembert, Dec 20.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-12-29

Mr.. and Mrs. M. +. Pope. OF Co
lumbia spent Xmas day with Miss
Ncll McKagon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-12-29

The Charleston American has
hnaily been denied second class mail
privileges on account of its pro-Ger-
man sympathies and un-American at
titude. The only surprising thing is
that The American was not called to
account long ago.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-12-29
GRs Saattgulan ana SuatbruR.
Published "Wednesday and Saturday
BY
OSTEEN PUBLISHING COMPANY
SUMTER, s. G.
Terms:
sf.SO per annum-in advance.
Advertisements.

Ausertisements.
One Square first insertion .. ..s1.0O
Every subsequent insertion. :. so
Contracts for three months. or
longer will be made at reduced rates
All communications which sub
serve private interests win he chorga1
for as advertisements.
obituaries and tributes Of respeet
will be charged for.
The Sumter Watchman was found
- n 1880 and the True Southron m
cseo. The Watchman and Southron
now has the combined circulation and
lnnuence OF both of the old papers
ana 10 manifestly the best ADVERTISING
medium in Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-12-29

The annual report OF Misses Mary
Lennon and Annie Keels, Home
Demonstration Agents for Sumter
County shows what they have done
I'm the line Of educational and eco
nomical work during the past year.
Every woman. every taxpayer and
citizen OF Sumter county should read
this report and then. after carefully
considering II. decide whether or not,
the work of these two jealous work
ers for the bettermen of educational
and Industrial conditions in the ru-
raj districts of Sumter county is
worth si,5oo "a year. The work will
cost s2.soo pext year. but the Fed
eral government will pay s1,O4o of
that amount.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-12-29

The Garner's Ferry road to Coium-
bia. which the State Highway Com
mission has not recommended. seems
to be the obstacle that threatens to
prevent the cooperation OF Sumter
county In the bridging of the santee
and opening State highway to Char
lesion and the western part of the
State. Without the financial assist
ance of the State Highway Commits
sion the Gamers Ferry crossing is
an impossibility and 1t would be fol-
~ for Sumter county to undertake
to build and maintain road through
the swamp to the ferry. A bridge at
oarner's Ferry would be desirable.
but IL Is not necessary. and the bridge
Mt Pinckney's landing would be worth
great deal more to this section of
the state than the Gamers Ferry
crossing.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-12-29
FERTILIZERS FOR 1918

The New Year is approaching and a great
many of our friends are considering their fer
tilizer requirements for the next years crops.
It is our pleasure to announce that we are
fully prepared to meet their requirements with
anything in the fertilizer line except Potash, of
which we have only limited quantity.
Fertilizers are high, but not in proportion to
cotton and other farm products. They are
cheaper in comparison with the price of cotton
than when it sold at 10 cents
Order Your Goods Early
Whether you buy from us or not, our advice
is to get your orders in early for it is our can
did opinion that those who delay may be un-
able to get their goods in time Tor the planting
season Everyone who reads the papers, knows
the railroad situation now and the difficulty
in getting goods and we might be permitted to
ask. what do you think it will be when the
fertilizer movement starts?
If you have room in which to house your
fertilizers get them in before the first of the
year,
But Be Sure And Get Our Prices Before Buying
O'Donnell & Company
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-24
FORMER MAYSVILLE BOY MAR.
RE ABROAD

Mr.. Hugh Thompson, clerk in the
postofiice, has received card from
Mr.. Charles Allen postmarked at
Hulterfringen, Switzerland, on which
Mr.. Allen stated that he married on
May of this year to Miss Doris Hortz,
an English girl.
Mr.. Allen was formerly in the con-
sular service for the United States
government and was located at Con-
stantinople, Turkey. He is now en-
route to Berne Switzerland, where he
will take up new duties for Uncle
Sam.
Mr.. Allen is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Bruce Allen, formerly of this city, but
now residing in Florida. He is an ex-
ceptionally bright young fellow and
has risen rapidly since he left Mays
vile several years ago after having
graduated from the Maysville High
School. His many friends here are
glad of his continued success and ex-
tend best wishes for a happy welded
life.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-24
RUGGlEs CAMpGROUliDS
Begins Next ThursdayABlshop Ander.
son to Preach Sunday-Many From
Here VIII Attend.

Many from this section are making
preparations to go, and quite a few
have already gone to Ruggles Camp
grounds to enjoy vacation for the
next two weeks. Campmeeting begins
next Thursday and by that time all
the tents on the grounds will be filled.
Yearly there are more calls for cot
tages than can be furnished and the
hotel is filled to overhowlng. 1t is
thought that before long the Camp
meeting Board will erect more cot
tages 80 as to accommodate larger
numbers.
Next Sunday everyone will have the
privilege Of hearing Bishop William Fl
Anderson of Cincinnati, who will fill
the pulpit at both the morning and
evening services. Rev. T. Howard
Jones. pastor Of the Ashland M. e
Church, Is on the program to preach
the second Sunday, but owing to the
fact that he recently underwent sur
gical operation, 1t is not known wheth
er or not he will be able to come.
Miss Mary Wilson of this city will
have charge Of the young people,
work which Is guarantee that thes,
meetings will be Of much benefit Il
the young folks.
With good weather this should b,
banner year at this famous old camp
ground. AS usual the Ledger will hav
an interesting news letter every da,
concerning the happenings on tn
grounds.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-24
RUSSIAN PREMIER
Told To- Fight Enemies Of Order TO a
Finish - "Str0ng Man Entrusted
with Task Of Restoring
Order.

Petrograd, July 23--At a Joint sit
ting Of the Executive committees Of
the Council of Workmen's and Sol
diers' Delegates and the Council Of
Peasants Delegates, there was passed,
252 to 81, a sweeping resolution grant
ing to the provisional government un-
der Premier Kerensky unlimited pow
ers" to Cripple with the sinister forces
that have threatened to wreck the new
Russia. ,N1
The chaotic conditions prevailing on
part Of the Russian front are disclosed
In telegram sent to Premier Keren-
sky, the provisional government and
the Council Of Workmen's and Sol
diers' Delegates and Peasants by the
Executive committee and the commits
sioner Of the provisional government
with the Second army, on the south
western front. The telegram an
nounced the inauguration of stern
measures to combat disaffection. The
message reads:
I'VE unanimously recognize that the
situation demands extreme measures
and efforts, for everything must be
risked to save the revolution from
catastrophe. The commander-in-ch chief
on the western front and the COM
mander Of the second army today have
given orders to fire on deserters and
runaways.
LET the country know the truth.
Let 1t act without mercy. Let it find
enough courage to strife those who,
by their cowardice, are destroying
Russia and the revolution"
Referring to the threatened disas-
ter, the telegram says:
Most military units are in a state
OF complete disorganization. Their
spirit for the offensive has utterly dis
appeared They no longer listen to
orders of their leaders and they me-
glect all exhortations Of comrades
even replying by threats and shots
Some elements voluntarily evacuate
positions without even waiting for the
approach of the enemy. Cases are on
record In which an order given to pro.
coed with all haste to such and such
a spot to assist comrades in distress
has been discussed for several hours
at meetings and reinforeements con.
sequently have been delayed severa
hours These troops abandon theil
positions at the first shots of the en-
emy. For a distance of several hun.
dred versts long files of deserters
armed and unarmed, men in good healf
and robust, who have lost all shame
and feel they can act altogether will
impunity, are proceeding to the rear
Frequently entire units desert in thi.
manner"
| Rear Admiral Verdervski, comman
der of the Baltic feet, has been ar
rested for communicating secret gov
ernment telegram to sailors commit
tees.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-24
"PURITY. Is COMING

Manager Triebel of the Pastime has
been successful In securing the won
derful picture Purity for showing at
the Pastime on next Thursday, July 20,
afternoon and night. This picture in
which Audrey Munson is featured as
Purity" had a wonderful run at the
Grand Theater in Cincinnati not many
weeks ago. No children under 16
years Of age will be admitted. Admis-
sion will be 25c. Afternoon perform
apces at 2 and $3.50. Evening Z and
$50.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-24
!. i. 4 !. i. i. j. j. !. !. j. + +

Washington, July 13 - Registrants
under the selective draft law are not
eligible for voluntary enlistment In
the regular army or the national guard
after their names have been posted
by local exemption boards as sum-
moned for examination.
Brigadier General Crowder, provost
marshal general, promulgated this rul
ing today to make definite the status
Of men on the registration lists who
now may desire to join the regulars
or the national guard. The ruling is
supplementary to instructions sent to
recruiting officers by Adjutant General
Mccain.
The ruling by General Crowder was
necessary in order to establish def
nitely the time when registered man
was to be considered as falling with
in this prohibition.
Official Tallles About Complete
Checking the official tally sheets OF
the draft was about complete today
and printing the master sheets which
will guide local exemption boards in
summoning the men for the first in
crement of $4,000 troops proceeded
rapidly. The sheets probably will
start out in the mails late today.
Regulations to govern the applica-
ton of the master lists by the local
exemption boards have already been
promulgated and include method by
which any difficulties arising from
confusion of serial numbers are tc
be overcome. The plan is to regard
such registration cards as additional
to the number already provided ant
the local lists.
Separate Drawing BY State Officials
A separate drawing will be held BY
State authorities to place these add
tional cards and such other cards al
may have come in by mail since July
10 In order as they are drawn. The!
will then be appended to the registra
tion list of their district and immedi
ately affected by the selection drawing
Of last Friday just as thought they ha'
been included in the list at that time.
officials of Provost Marshal Gen
eral Crowder's office were preparing
today for the great number of in
quiries and requests for ruling
which they expect from the loca
boards as soon as examinations Of tn
men for the first quotas begin. Pro
badly it will take several days for tn
) boards to become thoroughly familia
, with their work. After that, official
expect the examinations and exemI
) tions Of men or their certiflcation t
the higher board for military duty wi
proceed rapidly.
Within week after the local board
; begin operations, the district board
. also will be able to begin their wor
.. and take up questions Of industrial g,
emptions as rapidly as they arise.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-24

First proclamation Of the approach
ing marriage Of William King Eppen-
steiner formerly Of this city, but for
some time resident Of Cincinnati, to
Miss Elenora McMannus, also Of Gin.
cinnati, was announced Sunday at st
Patrick's Church.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-24
ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING
REGISTRATION NUMBERS

Beginning tomorrow and continuing
for the next three days the Ledger
will run in installments the numbers
and names of those who were called
In the draft last Friday. We would
like to run the entire list at one time
but can not do so for lack Of space
Save the paper each day and when
the three installments have been run
you will have the complete list.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-24

Rev. Locke White, pastor of the
Central Presbyterian Church, left yes
terday afternoon to make a visit to
relatives and friends in Virginia. He
will return next Tuesday. Rev. Hoop
er, pastor of the Washington Presby-
terian Church, will fill Rev. Whites
pulpit next Sunday morning.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-24
NOTICE

To all members of Maysville Lodge
No. 704 B. P. o. Elks. At our regu-
lar meeting Wednesday, July 25, there
will be business Of Importance to ev-
cry Elk. Your attendance is desired.
W. FRED THOMAS, E. Rulers.
w. r. Smith, Secretary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-24
A CORRECTION

We were mistaken yesterday when
we stated that the Annual Kentucky
Conference Of the Methodif Episcopal
Church would begin August 27. The
date should have been August 29, two
days later.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-24

Mr.. Joseph W. Evans Of Houston,
Texas, arrived Monday for a few days
visit with his parents, Rev. and Mrs.
Joseph M. Evans, Of Limestone street.
Mr.. Evans came by way Of Ashville.
N. c., where he left his wife and fam
lily.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-24

Mr.. e. l.. Manchester returned to his
home in this city yesterday afternoon
from the East, where he has been for
some time for the benefit of his health.
He was accompanied by DR.. George e.
Borden Of Adamsville, R. l.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-24

Elsewhere In this Issue will be
found the advertisement Of the sale
Of the property Of the late Godfrey
Hunsicker on next Saturday. This ID
some Of The best property y Mays
Vile and nhould md : ready sale.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-24

Mrs. Cora Peddicord, superintendent
Of the City Mission, returned Sunday
night from a six weeks stay in New
York City and other eastern points.
While in New York she took a course
in one of the leading schools of phil
anthropy so as to be better prepared
to do her work here
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-24
POLICE COURT

In Police Court yesterday afternoon
Judge John L. Whitaker assessed the
following fines:
Hattie Smith, breach of peace. $3.50.
Kelley Grandson. breach of peace,
$500.
Robert Humphreys, breach of peace,
$3.50.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-24

Mr.. John p Rains died at his home
near Ma. Olivet yesterday afternoon at
o'clock Mr.. Porter Ray of McIlvain, :,
Knox & Diiener Co. went out yesterday
afternoon to prepare the body for bur-
ia1
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-24
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jackson

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Jack
san Of the Hill City pike on Monday
morning a ten-pound son. Mother and
child are doing nicely, thanks to DR..
l.. II. Long.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-24

Mr.. Grover E. Buchanan, master me-
chanic at the Maysville Cotton Mills,
enlisted in the signal corps of the Unit
ed States Army here yesterday and
left for Fort Thomas. Mr.. Buchanan
is single man and would have been
caught in the draft.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-24
SQUIRE BAUER'S COURT

Squire Fred w. Bauer disposed of
the following cases in Magistrates s
Court yesterday:
Mandy Dempsy, using language cal
culated to provoke breach of peace
$3.50.
Mrs. John Simpson, same charge
SETS.
Ham Combess, same charge, $5.15.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-24

Mr.. John Brisbois, the furniture man,
has presented the boys of the Fire
Department with fine set of chairs for
their station house. They are GER
tainly much appreciated.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Rampe of Of
iowa. Ohio. were visitors in the city
yesterday en- route to Carrs, KY, where
they will visit relatives.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-24

The Knitting Glass will meet at the
Woman's Club Wednesday morning at
8 o'clock. Those desiring to learn to
knit will please come Lessons free.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-24
DriscOII

A fine daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Driscoll Of Philadelphia, Pa,
Sunday morning. Mrs. Driscoll was
before her marriage Miss Margaret
Devine of this city.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-24
PATRIOTIC CITIZEN

Will some patriotic citizen loan the
local exemption board a typewriter
for few days.
SHERMAN Arm, Chairman.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-24

A new stock of Waterman Fountain
Pens received. Come in and try your
hand. ]. 7. KACKLEY & co.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-24
RUSSELL'S NEW TRUCK

The M. c. Russell grocery company
is sporting a new one-ton Service de-
livery truck. 1t is certainly a beauty.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-24

The condition of Mr.. James N. Kirk
is favorable this morning, having
spent very comfortable night.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-24
DRAFTED MEN

Cannot Enlist After Names Are Posted
Ruling Likely To Cause Jump
For Army-LOcaI Board To BE
In Old Standard Bank =
Building.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-24
NOTICE

To all Baraca members. There will
be call meeting of all Baracas We'd
nesday evening at Williams Drug Co.
at 8 o'clock. Please come
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-24

Captain C. M. Phister was Cincin-
natl visitor yesterday.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-24
NOTICE

NOTICE
CarlOt buyers Of coal will be repaid
In seeing or calling up r. A. Carr.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-24

Mr.. T. d. Ward, who has been visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Z. Dawson of East
Second street, returned to his home in
Chicago Monday.