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St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-09-07
Protect Those at Home

In this day of sadness, sor-
row and bloodshed do we stop
long enough to think of those
who are left in our keeping and
make future provision for them?
There are thousands of our boys
joining the colors to. fight for
liberty and peace. yet the ma
jority of them go with but a
single thought that is to serve
his country, never stopping to
think what is to become of those
he left at home if he fails to
return. And at the same time
the Modern Woodmen of Amer
lea is extending its helping
hand toward you if you will
but grasp it. We have made
conditions whereby every one Of
our boys who gives up his life
that Democracy may live will
have his policy paid up in full.
We all know that the call of the
Great Forest beyond may come
at any time, and you should
seek to forestall the chances of
poverty entering your home
when you have passed beyond.
Stop for just one moment and
think, and doubtless you will re-
member some mother and babies
who were left penniless and
alone. You have seen this same
mother trying her level best to
earn the bread for her little
ones, and how she faced this
cold, unsympathizing world.
You surely don't wish to see
your wife or mother have to
bear burden like that. But
just as sure as you do not make
provisions for them il will come,
and you know not how soon.
The Modern Woodmen of Amer
lea practices the principles of
true fraternity and is always
mindful Of those who need aid
and sympathy. The spirit of
this society is constructive and
is deeply concerned in the well
fare of every member. IL tries
to share with him his disap.
pointments and sorrows and
endeavors in many ways to
help him lift and carry his
burdens. and we especially
promise TO care for the widow
and educate the orphan. The
doctrine of sympathetic cooper
alton in woodcraft is eXempli-
fled in the maintenance and OPP
Grafton Of our sanitorium where
neighbors who are afflicted with
tuberculosis may receive free
treatment in the most scientific
manner. In this commendable
service and effort 20 promote
improved health conditions
among its members and to save
the lives of our unfortunate |
neighbors this society occupies |
advanced ground in leadership |
among fraternal institutions. |
Won't you join with US, so you
may share in this great frater-
nal work and at the same time
protect your loved ones from
possible poverty? The Modern
Woodmen of America teaches
and lives the sublime doctrine
Of peace and cooperation among
the people; il il seeks 10 remove
the handicap of selfishness in
our lives and plant in its place
the flowers of service. bringing |
together of a great common
brotherhood of man.
G. w. Muhm. Consul.
adv. II
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-09-07

At the Methodist church Sun,
day morning the subject of Rev,
j. II. lrvine's sermon will be
"Birthright Christians" A,
1880 y. m. a grand union mobili.
aztion meeting of church and
Epworth League. A similar
service last Sunday evening un
der the vigorous leadership OF
President Spackman and his
cabinet was fine success. Ev.
erybody welcome.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-09-07

Preparing for the movement
of more than 600, 900 recruits
for the draft army that is short,
ly to be assembled. and for the
transportation of especially
heavy shipments of grain and
food products from all sections.
the railroads are facing a de.
mand for freight cars that is
the heaviest in their history
and growing every day.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-09-07

The liberation of the silver
and golden pheasants. an ac.
count of which appears on the
first page of this paper, is a
most commendable act. These
birds are very beautiful in ap.
pearance and become quite
tame. They should be accorded
the gentlest treatment by all
our inhabitants.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-09-07

Labor Day was quietly OBJ.
served in st. Johns. No special
events were scheduled. Many
of our people went picnicing.
motoring. bathing. fishing or
boating, while others remained
at home and took a turn at the
garden.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-09-07

The nation has as much right
to draft men for manual labor
as it has for war. Able bodied
hobos should be compelled to
cease loafing and sponging off
the public and go to work on
the farm or anywhere else
where labor is needed. This
is no time for waste Of any
kind. Ex.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-09-07

The dry period this season
has been of longer duration than
was the case for a number of
years. 1t would seem that the
rain man who had plenty of
water in his can at the beginn.
ing of the season, upset the
same and had none left when it
was needed most.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-09-07

The water bureau reports that
Wednesday Of last week was the
first day in the memory of the
office force when there were no
"kicks" registered. Public util.
tiles have their troubles as well
as private corporations. Usual.
ly from a dozen TO a hundred or
more protests or objections are
registered at the Portland Wa.
ter Bureau. il is said.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-09-07

Work on the new hotel on Fes.
senden street near Crawford,
was commenced Wednesday. II
is being erected by the Marine
Barracks Company. which. we
understand, is an auxiliary of
the Grant Smith. .Porter.Guthrie
Shipbuilding Company. While
the structure for the present
will only be one story in height.
yet it will cover considerable
ground and will accommodate a
large number of workmen. Ii
is the intention of the company
to enlarge as the demand justi.
ies. II is being built for the
accommodation and convenience
of the ship workers.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-09-07

Mr.. and Mrs. j. N. Edlefsen
spent several days the past
week in Seattla and Tacoma.
They also visited the Rainer
National Park, which is one of
the greatest attractions in the
Pacific Northwest. One of the
features of the park is the big
hotel at the summit of Para
disc Valley. Here one can
stretch out his arms. one hand
being i'm snow and the other i'm
bright warm sunshine. In the
winter time the snow reaches
as high as the second story
window. A caretaker has charge
of the hotel during the winter
months, taking in provisions
enough TO last until the snow
recedes. Mr.. Edlefsen states
that there were over 600 ma
chimes registered at the Park
last Sunday. He was highly
pleased with the visit and says
the sights to be seen are simply
wonderful.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-09-07

For Sale New Way traction
woodsaw; must be sold at once.
as owner is in need of cash.
Now is the time to get in the
wood saving business with
lots of work ahead. Also, Smith
Premier typewriter for $l2.
Chief" bicycle cheap; ladies
Ranger bicycle; double barrel
Baker shot gun; $3.50 Winches.
ter rifle and box of shells. These
are all bargains. For particu-
lars, call at this office.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-09-07

Horses for Sale-M. b. Lind.
ley, 1902 Fessenden street;
phone Columbia Sll.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-09-07

Hop picking is now being
INDUCED in by a number of our
inhabitants.
The Parent-Teachers' Associ-
alton will hold its first meeting
of the season in the public IL
brary Thursday. September l3,
at 3 p. m. All parents and
teachers are teachers are urged
TO attend,
The Loyal Daughters, of the
Pioneer NJ. f.. church. met at
the home of Miss Fox for the
election of officers for the en-.
suing six months. Officers We're
elected as follows: President.
Mrs. Bowe; Vice president, Miss
Beulah Titus; Secretary and
Treasurer. Miss Helen Thomp-
son; Corresponding Secretary,
Miss Beulah Zimmerman; Re.
porter, Miss Cora Fox; Chair
man of Lookout Committee.
Mrs. Nolan; Chairman of Flow.
en- Committee, Miss Nellie
Kemp; Chairman of Social Com
mittee. Mrs. Lindley. - Cora
Fox, Reporter
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-09-07

Hop picking is now being
indulged in by number of our
inhabitants.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-04
MILL COSTS HUGE SUM.
To Manufacture Fabric for Rubber
Company In Wfnnsboro.

Winnsboro, March '2s.-According
to a statement issued today by Bos-
ton capitalists, owners OF the Wfnns-
boro mills the big annex now build
ing to the old structure will aggregate
a cost OF s1,5oo,ooO. the operation
Of the new plant to begin July I.
1917. The output of the mill will be
consumed by the United States Rub
Der company in the manufacture Of
automobile tires. ''-'
A large force of workmen is rush.
ing the Job to completion to insure
the starting Of the machinery on con-
tract time. Winnsboro business men
are elated at the prospects of new
industry near the outskirts of tho
town as a concrete evidence Of the
industrial future of the town.
Plans are known to have been sub
mitted for the erection Of hotel on
the min property for the Quartering
Of the Office employees and others but
no definite Information as to the size
and cost is available.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-04
MADE CHIEF APPRAISER.
A. III. Chapman, Columbia, Gets Farm
Loan Bank Position.

= Columbia, March S0.-The Colum-
bia Farm Loan Bank today announc-
ed the appointment Of A. II. Chap
man, for the past two years farm
demonstration agent for Greenvillc
county, as chief appraiser. Mr..
Chapman has resigned his position in
Greenville and will come to Columbia
at once to take up his new duties.
He will have general supervisory au-
thority over other appraisers through
out the district. consisting OF North
and South Carolina, Georgia and
Florida. 80 .''''
J Gov. Manning Is at Barnwell today,
where he spoke this afternoon at the
county's field day exercises. He is ex-
pected to return to his Office this af.
ternoon or tonight.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-04
AID FAMILIES OF VOLUNTEERS.
Completion Of Plans to Disburse SiO,.
OtbO,0OO Announced.

washington, March 29.-CompletiOn
OF machinery to collect and disburse
a fund Of $10.000.O0 for families OF
100000 naval volunteers in case of
war was announced tonight by the
Navy League of the United States at
a meeting at which Sir Herbert B.
Afnes. organizer Of the Canadian pa.
triotic fund, was the principal speak
er. -
The Navy League, with it's 1000
branches. will cooperate in collection
OF the fund, which will be known as
the war relief fund for the navy, and
pay all administration costs. Branch
es will be formed in every State, and
by May IT, Is planned to have sew
eraf Thousand local committees ut
work. A large sum already has been
pledged.
The immediate purpose Of the fund,
as announced by Col. Robert M.
Thompson, president OF the Navy
League. Is to encourage many Of the
$4,000 former navy sailors to reenlist
in response to President Wilson's call
for the navy. 1t is proposed to pay
the families Of volunteers a sum about
equal to the difference between their
bread winners present income and the
government allowance to enlisted men,
Rear Admiral Richard Wayne
wright, u. S. ~, retired. chairman of
the leagues war relief committee. was
appointed a director Of the fund.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-04
CALLS TWO UNITS FOR DrTy
summons Naval Militia.
men Into Federal Service to Pro-
tect Property.


Columbia, March 3O-cov Mo-,
nins Yesterday ordered modified the
First and Fifth divisions of the na,,va,
iniiitia with headquarters at Charles
ton. The divisions were called ont .for
INC purpose or protecting government
ahd private property" The order for
the mobilization was signed Yesterday "
afternoon at 1:45 o'clock, after a con-
ference with Admiral Beatt;e NJ rbo
leston over the telephone. Thirty
minutes later a telegram was received
from the chief of the militia burea y
in Washington, ordering out the two
divisions for tour duty instruction
two weeks with possible extension"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-04
STAFF FOR FIRST BRIGADE
Commander, w. A. Clark OF CoIums,Ia
Announces Commissioning ot Com
'fedcrate Officers.

Columbia, March 30.-W. A. Clark
Of Columbia, brigadier general, com.
'mandfng the First brigade, soatf
Carolina division, United Confederat.
Veterans, has announced the follow
ing staff appointments:
D. w. McLaurin. inspector general,
Columbia; d. J. Griffith, quartermay.
ter, Columbia; w. B. Lowrance, COM
missary general. Columbia; James
Simmons, judge advocate general.
Charleston; the Rev. I'll omas Whal-
ing, chaplain general, Columbia; Dr.
Julius H. Taylor. surgeon general, CO.
lumbin. The staff thus appointed
each TO have the rank of lieutenan.
colonel.
The following aides are also ap-
pointed, viz: d. James Winn, Sum
ter; VIM. q. Hinson, Charleston; !;
Townsend Mikell, Edisto Island,
Francis H. Weston, Columbia. The
officers thus appointed to hold the
rank of major upon the staff Of the
commanding general.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-04
DIR, RISER AT WEDGEFTELD
Director of Sanitation Visits Sumter
Town.

Director of Sanitation Visits Sumter
''< Town.
Wedgef1efd, March 29.-Dr. L. A.
Riser, director Of sanitation of the
State board of health, delivered an
interesting illustrated lecture in the
school auditorium here last night to
an appreciative audience. DR.. Riser
was accompanied by E. I. Reardon.
secretary of the Sumter Chamber OF
Commerce, who spoke of the value
to the county Of the contemplated
health survey. Misses Mary Lennon
and Minnie Jones, home demonstra-
ton agents. were also visitors, tho
latter among the speakers.
The oat crop that escaped the
freeze is putting on new life now.
and wheat is looking good now, and
the large acreage sown here will
bring relief to many from the high
price of flour.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-04

that the spirit the white people show
ed in contributing was worth walking
25 miles to see. Some Of as good peo-
pie live in the South as anywhere in
America. We simply need a better
understanding between the better
element of the negroes and the better
element Of the white people. 1 write
this letter that the colored people of
Sumter as well as the white people
will know that under no circumstances
had 1 spoken against m'yration; nei-
ther had a single white man asked me
to speak against migration or offered
to pay me one cent for SO doing. I did
not even go there to raise money for
the colored school, but r. w. West
berry, a colored man in whom 1 have
the utmost confidence, man interest
ed in the development of the colored
people in the South, asked me to talk
along the line did, and no white man.
, 1 promised that on next Monday
night or in the near future to return
to Sumter If arrangements are made,
and deliver a humane lecture on
God Luck and How To Get IT," and
as I made an appeal to the white peo-
pie Sunday to extend justice and mer-
cy to the colored people in their
midst, In the next lecture I shall make
an appeal to show mercy to birds,
horses, dogs and all Gods dumb erea-
lures. These meetings are hot held
for the purpose OF raising money or to
court the favor of white or <c,o,ored
people. but to proclaim the messages
of the Prince Of Peace. s-%.-.-'r
Richard Carroll. 4,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-04
FOUR N. G. APPOINTMENTS.
Announced by Gov. Manning i'm Quar-
r termaster COrDs.

Columbia, March 2s.-Gov Man
ming tonight announced the Follow
ing appointments for the quarter
master corps Of the National Guard:
Major. F. w. Glen, Major A. c.
Doyle, Capt. Andrew Ancrum and
Capt. d. H. Cotter, all of Columbia.
Major Doyle was supply captain Of
the Second South Carolina regiment
on the border. Capt. NCotter is a re.
tired regular army sergeant.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-04

A number Of farmers in Lee
county have Organized for the pur-
pOte OF employing co-operatively a
man 90 collect their cream for ship
nlsnt TO the creamery In Darlington.
The cream route has been In opera
tlou since the first Of March and dur
Ing this time the weekly collections
Nave increased from ten gallons to
more than thirty. On Monday, March
18th. the patrons met at scgar's store
and chose Mr.. A. 8. Flood. president,
and Mr.. r. Alexander. secretary
treasurer.
The patrons on tho route, to be
Known as Lee County Route No. Q. are
~ follows: III. r. BasNn, L. l.. Ba-
ker. Mrs. n. b. Wilson, w. 8. Wheel
Or. w. b. Jenkins. Miss Helen La
'Coste. X Z. Wells. w. f. Moore. d.
w. Segars, r. N. Scgars. w. M. Will
con. A. s. Floyd. J. L. Skinner. e.
Alexander.
Mr.. w. w. Wooten, who Is the col
Ijofor on Cream Route No. /. has
bSsh employed to collect on both
sd0tts The frst route has been in
operation since January 1s16.>
As6srs. 8. N. Welsh and E. A
onsrud were the principal movers In
ssttins this route esta abiished.-Bish.
opvilJs Leader and vindicator.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-04
'M0lE bll FOUND.
DISCOVERED AT SEVERAL POINTS
NEAR FIRST FLOW.
Still Uncertain What Exudation From
the Earth I'm Marlboro Amounts To.

Blenheim, March 30.--Interest still
continues in the oil we'll on c. H.
Jackson's place at Five Forks near
here. OH has been discovered at
other points adjacent to the first flow.
The oil does not overflow, but seeps
up through the soil, which is Of d
reddish gray character In small dark
globules. Between 1900 and 1000
people are reported to have visited the
"oil well" last Sunday. coming from
many points in North Carolina.
An interesting coincidence of the
discovery Is that q fortune teller"
some years ago told man who owns
the farm adjacent to the one where
the oil well Is locate that he would
discover deposits Of oil and iron and
other minerals upon his property.
The quality Of the oil is being
tested by experts in Columbia, and
samples have been forwarded to the
Standard OH company for analysis.
1t is reported here that the oil has
been analysed and found to contain
kerosene and gasoline. hut the report
has not been verified. The discovery
Of oil would mean much to this sec
tion. and would most likely be the
occasion of the extension Of the At
lantic Coast Line railroad from Clio
to Blenheim, a project agitated some
years aE6. and this entire section
would be greatly developed
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-04

Secretary Of War Baker has an
nounced that there will be no general
internment of German citizens or
reservists resident in this country In
the event Of war between Germany and
the United States. Everybody of
every nationality who conducts him.
self in accordance with American law
will be free from official nolestation,"
says the secretary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-04
ksNn nlFtaol1 tllRleN
f tS VNOGu0SEA WIN.
~ Tx1t1rBUCC1css.
e16 1kas rSw S.bma4,hs Have
eoxspe1NoysG 'vvnns- .rsiorzh6ds
4oaaage Of Enemies Has Been Re-
zheved frosh 1faahc.

Ausferdam. March 50 (via Lon,
toq) .--In = CONFIDENTIAL statement to
~ rsichstag main committee, as re-
.4exev1 n = tsiegram from Berlin.
~ Admiral Won Capslle. German
HAnistsr Of the navy. nid all .expec-
4 <'cQrp rSoArding the submarine war
~ ben realised TO the fullest ex-
xAe total of tonnage oficiaily ,'e-
ytfted - having been sunk in Feb
1noF3.s amounting to 7s1.5oo was de-
ck>Qpe u spite Of unfavorable
,vp0&nee end leo foes.
,4Hqrel ves the bess prospects for
~ egfure. hs ssssrtsd all the moro
pceYoa the numbsr of submarines
- adeiva service was iacrsasins con-
u(on1k and because the craft were
ef9eSs bsecmins more smcient.
an ~ reports In hostile and neu-
~ herspapsrs regarding the de-
oeFucflon' of numoers of submarines
veFe fAnes. continued Admiral Won
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vcn,x ~ a.. m,r,.t.r ,t.,.a 49,
1Seh svsvvv y,hsrs - ~. $3.50 -.
(. 11iorS IA i,sssv been ,rusrc.n,,h,v
'rocroGlIn - shipp,ne. an. .uhm. ,....
l1vihe n<ountered f.r fever va..si.
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-04

Because Of the State departments
vote announcing it's intention of abro-
eating the treaties Of 1893 and 1923
with Germany. it is believed that the
United States will seize 90 German
merchant and naval vessels now in
American ports.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-04

A prudent mother is always on the
watch for symptoms of worms in her
children. Paleness, lack of interest l.
play, and peevishness is the signal for
Whites Cream Vermifuge. A few
doses of this excellent remedy puts
an end to the worms and the child
soon acts naturally. Price Csc per
bottle. Sold by Sibert's Drug Store
AdVt
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-04

Mr.. Eugene Hearon last week took
10 Washington a car load Of stock
consisting OF l23 hogs. 2s cows. IL
'eoits and g sheep. which he gathered
from the farmers OF Lee county. He
Got good price for every ono and
Made nice little proht for himself.
BIshopv.lls Leader and vindicator.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-04
SWEDISH CABINET OUT.
King Accepts Resignation OF Entire
Ministry.

MlnlSlTys
Stockholm. March 28 (via London) 4.
The King has accepted the resigna-
ton Of the entire cabinet headed by
Premier Pammarskjold.
Tne swedish ministry resigned
March s. according to previous Stock
holm dispatches. but King Gustavc
requested the ministers to retain office
which they consented to do temper
arily. The resignation on that occa-
sion followed a defeat of the govern
ment in parlia ment on the matter of
an appropriation to be used for the
preservation OF Swedish neutrality
only one-thitd of the sum requested
being grantQd. -.-.i ~
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-04
Big Cotton Deal.

Perhaps the biggest cotton deal ever
pulled off in Blshopville at one sale
transpired last week when Mr.. Matt
HearOn sold over 500 bales of long
staple cotton to Mr.. r. o. Alexander,
Of Charlotte, n. c., receiving therefor
a check for over 73.000.-Bishop-
Vile Leader and Vindicator.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-04

Farmers and others who live at dis
tance from drug store should keep
in the house bottle of Billiards.
Snow Liniment. It may be needed at
any time for cuts. wounds, sores.
sprains or rheumatism. It is a pow
erful healing and penetrating REM
edy. Price CSC, SOC adm 800 per
bottle. Sold by Siberts Drug Store
Advt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-04

= To have fine healthy compilation
the liver must be active, the bowels
regular and the blood pure. All this
is brought about by using, Herbine.
1t thoroughly scours the liver. stom-
ach and bowels, puts the .hody In fine
condition and restores ), that clear.
pink and white complexion SO much
desired by ladies. Price soc. Sold Ivy
Siberts Drug Store.-Advt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-04

Bad breath, bitter taste. dizziness
and a general mo account" feeling is
a sure sign of Il torpid liver. Herbine
is the medicine needed. 1t makes the
liver active, vitalizcs the blood, regu-
lates the bowels and restores O fine
feeling of energy and cheerfulness.
Price soc. Sold by Siberts Drug
StOre--AdXt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-04

If you cough all night YOU get no
rest nor does anyone else In the house.
Keep within reach a bottle Of Bal
Iard's Horehound Syrup. It Is then
easy to stop the tickling which causes
the cough, whenever It appears. Price
s5c, soc and $1.0O per bottle. Sold by
Sibert's Drug Store.-Advt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-04

President Wilson will soon call a
conference Of the governors Of all the
states. to mobilize all the resources of
the nation.