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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-03
McLean-BrOwn.

marriage of much surprise to the
people of Latta was that of Miss Lila
Mclean and Mr.. Elvyn Brown, of Os-
wego Thursday at 1880 o'clock at the
Methodist church in the presence OF
only a few friends and relatives, Rev.
w. w. Daniel officiating.
The bride is formerly of Latta,
but has been teaching at Oswego
for the past several years, and Will
continue her school until the close OF
the present term. She is a young
woman of a charming personality and
sweet disposition.
Mr.. Brown is q young business
man who is at this time engaged ia
the lumber business. They will make
their home at Oswego.-Latta OBJ
server.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-03
FUmigate to Kill Weevils.

Clemson College, Dec. 29.-Carbon
Bisulphide is probably the best ma
terlal for the farmer to use in killing
weevils. 1t is colorless liquid, which
on exposure changes into a gas which
is heavier than air, and with an odcr
very similar to spoiled eggs. In
handling this material, the same care
should be exercised as in handling
gasoline, as an explosion will result
# fire IS brought too near. To fumi-
gate barrel of seed, a half tea cup
full of the liquid should be placed on
top of the corn in the barrel. Do
not pour it over the seed. Set the
cup containing the liquid on the
seed, and then cover the barrel with
old sacks with weights on top to
hold them in place. 1t is necessary
that the barrel be as near air tight
as possible in order that the gas
will not escape too soon, or before
there has elapsed enough time for
the weevils to be killed. The gas
IS heavier than air, and as soon as
it forms, it settles down in the bot
tom Of the barrel, penetrating the
whole pile of corn or seed. The
barrel should remain covered for
anlt- farty- eight hours ftep which.
the covering may be removed, but
not the wire gauze. All the wee
wills will be killed, and by examining
the corn or seed from time to time,
other applications can be made as
weevils appear. The Carbon Bisul-
phide can be purchased in 1-pound
cans from most any drug stores.
At present it is retailing for about
fifty cents per pound, but this is Of
minor importance to that of loosing
all the seed taking the time
and trouble to >iect them.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-03
investigating Shooting of Prisoner.

City Council met Friday afternoon
with all of the members present to
investigate the charges against Po-
liceman Ormsby Banding of shooting
a colored prisoner when he attempted
to escape. Blanding was the first
witness. He stated that he and Po-
hceman Owens had raided a house
1ull OF negroes who We're drunk and
gambling. They arrested all in the
mouse, and two of the men broke and
ran. He shot twice. He said he
shot to stop the man and not to kill
nim He had, Immediately after
shooting the negro, had him taken to
the hospital for treatment. Sergeant
owens corroborated Mr.. Blanding's
statement. He said that he believed
that Mr.. Blanding was sorry for the
shooting and would profit by his OK
perience.
Council after considering the mat
ter decided on suspension of Police
man Blanding from the force for 10
days. five days of which have al
ready been served on suspension
from the chief of police, and the
payment by Policeman Blanding of
the mans hospital bill.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-03
NEW CITY MANAGER ON DUTY.
Il. 5. Shulcr Takes Position Vacated
by Z. E. White, Who Becomes SUI
pervisOr.

E. S. Shuler this morning assumed
the duties of city manager of Sumter
relieving Mr.. L. E. White, resigned
who will tomorrow be inducted into
the Office Of supervisor of Sumter
county.
Mr.. Shuler was on hand by sun.
rise this morning to see that the city
hands with their carts set out prompt.
ly to work. He was elected to this
position by council at a meeting last
week.
Mr.. 1. E. White. who has been
acting as city manager since Maj
Robertson resigned some time ago
leaves the employ Of the city for the
county Office to which he was elected
last August.
Mr.. p. M. Pitts, whose term as SUI
pervisor expires tomorrow, is still
quite sick, but was reported to be
some better this morning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-03
williamsburg County Hogs.

We are reli0bly informed by one &C
The leading citizens Of the county THAI
a few days ago there were counted in
the Bethel and Mouzon neighborhood
$50 head Of fattening hogs, which h
claims represent about half the num-
t"r that are being put into slaughter
ing condition in t bat little neck of tn"
county NoW, if the farmers who OWE
all these hogs, will Just go to wor.I
md each plant 3 few acres of wheat
for next cars bread supply they car
continue to live on easy street and
among the we'll fed, regardless OF Tho
high price of flour and meat, and STU
be able to keep their subscription to
The Record paid in advance.-king5
tree Record.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-03
A Surprise Marriage.


A marriage which came as a sur
prise to their friends was that Of MI
Audrey Reeves to Miss Myrtle Nc
Coy, of the Marshalrs Church section.
The young people, in company with
party Of friends, motored to ,Colum-
bia Wednesday, where the ceremony
was performed at the parsonage of
the Shandon BAPTIST church Miss
Mccoy is the popular and attractive
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Nc
Coy and Mr.. Reeves is an auto deal
er Of Bishopville. The young couple
left Columbia for Atlanta where they
will spend some time.-Camden
Chronicle.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-03
Did Not Know Goods Were Stolen.
From The Daily Item, Dec. 20.

Mr.. II. S. Waddell, who was charg-
I'd yesterday with receiving stolen
goods, stated today that he was with
out fault in the matter, as he was
cot at his place Of business when the
goods were purchased. He did not
know that the articles were there, nc
stated, until Mr.. Maurer informed
him Of the fact, when he at once told
Mr. Maurer that he might get what
ever belonged to him. He did not
know that it was Mr.. Maurer's inten-
ton to take out a warrant and was
much surprised and hurt when, on
going up town yesterday, he was
stopped by a policeman and told that
he was wanted at police headQuar-
ters on the charge which was made
against him.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-03

RATTERREE BUILDING SUFFERS
FROM FLAMES.
Quarters Occupied by Chamber OF
Commerce In Part Visited by
Flames.

ROCK Hill, Dec. 31.-Fire early thi,
morning gutted portion of the Rat.
terree building on Railroad avenue
doing damage amounting to several
Thousand dollars. The stores of John
Aver and of Peter Elias were the
hardest hit, their stocks being either
burned or ruined by water.
The fire penetrated the second floor
damaging the entire port, IN GU
pied by the Chamber Of Commerce
the city library and the public rest
room. The furnishings in the Sec
retary's office are SO badly damaged
that they can not be used again until
renovated and some Of the furniture
Is beyond repair. In the library ad-
Joining large number Of books were
burned and hundreds were soaked
with water and the rest room fur
nishings are a complete loss. Hun
dreds Of chairs of the Chamber of
Commerce are stained and smoked.
1t is understood arrangements will
be made for temporary offices for the
commercial organization until the
building can be repaired. The floor
burned through at several places IN
the office and in the library. The
chambers loss will be covered by
insurance. 'The loss to Aver & Son
VIII amount to several THOUSAND dol.
lars. while the store Of Elias & Bro,
IN which the fire originated. will be
still greater. The entire building will
have to be reworked and the loss to the
owner will be several thousand dol
lars, covered by. insurance. The on
tire loss from the flames will be be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000.
=, Good work was done by the fire.
men in controlling the flames. Had
the fire gained considerable headway
the entire block would have been
doomed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-03
ASKED AEU1RlLS 70 ACT,
SECOND PEACE NOTE CALLED ON
NON.CONBATT1NG NATIONS TO
UNITE FOR PEACE.
Allies Rejection OF German Peace Of
Ter and Spain's Refusal to Join
united States in Peace Efforts
frove Heavy Setbaclks to Wilson's
Plans.

washington, Jan. In clearing
up the mystery of reported second
peace note, the administration let it
De known today that additional m
structions had been sent to American
ambassadors suggesting that if the
neutrals had any peace plans now is
the time to act.
Ine allies reply to Germany and
SPANS refusal to support President
wilson are regarded as heavy blows
to the presidents peace plans, but It
Is believed in administration circles
THAT Wilson can keep up negotiations.
Germany is expected to reply to the
allies note.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-03
SprOut Oats for Chickens.

Clemson College, Dec. "a quart
Of oats is soaked in a pail Cf water
over night and the surplus water
poured off next morning. The oats
are then washed three times with
clear water to remove mold or smut
spores and spread One-quarter inch
deep on shallow trays. These trays,
WHICH have wire mosquito netting
bottoms, are placed in a warm room,
and the oats kept damp. In about
five days they are ready for feeding
and make an excellent midday food
for young chicks or mature fowls
About a cubic inch day of sprouted
oats is sufficient for a hen and half
the amount for chick.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-03
Miss jackson Entcrtains.

Wednesday evening Miss Marion
Jackson entertained charmingly at
her home on North Main street. The
house was bright in it's holiday dec
orations of holly and mistletoe.
After the guests arrived cards were
distributed to the couples and they
We're told to guess advertisements
pinned in various spots over the
rooms. Miss Marie McDougal and
Mr.. Raymond Blanding were award
ed the prize, lovely box of candy.
Punch was served throughout the
evening and conversation" was en-
joyed by all. Those who attended
this delightful affair were:
Misses Lille Folsom, Lila Brown
Elizabeth Osteen, Marion Bynum
Mary Knight, Vermelle Pitts, Mary
Bland. Ncssrs. julius Stubs, Mac
Stubbs, Hilliard Folsom, Aubreth
Bradham, John Green, Henry Spann
Ralph Flowers, Raymond Blanding
George Rowland, Alvin Burns, Whit
Shaw, Alva SolOmons.
The out Of town guests were: Miss
Florine Rowland, Asheville, n. c.;
Miss Blanche Sternberger, Green's
boro, N. c.; Miss Marie McDougal
Columbia; Mr.. Milton PearlStine
Charleston.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-03
Death.

Ed Bomar Blalock, the II year old
son of the Rev., p. p. Blalock of
Edgctield. died Sunday morning at
the Tourney Hospital, where he had
been brought for treatment for ap-
pendicitis. ...-
The body was taken to the station
and left on the afternoon train for
Columbia and thence to Edgefeld
where the funeral services and inter
ment We're. held Mr.. Blalock is pas
tor of the Presbyterian church al
Edgefield.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-03
Bcthea-WatSOn.

Mr.. Corey Watson and Miss Viz
ginia Bethoa We're married on Sun
day afternoon in the Baptist parson-
age in Marion. This marriage came
as a surprise TO the community. Miss
Bcthca is the daughter of Mr. Ro"
Bethea, of the Dillon II. +. H., an
Mir. Watson is the oldest son of M
Furman Watson, of this place. The
young couple have the best wishes OF
n host of friends and relatives. They
will make their home the COMING
year at Silver, s. c., where Mr.. Wat
son has a position.-Latta Observer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-03
BECLAH CHAPTER ELECTIONS,
onccrs' If Royal Aroln MasOns -Chos-
cp for iei7-Hoaded by W. II.
Parker. -.

At'a meeting last night officers OF
Beulah Chapter. No. 25, Royal Arch
Ma'ons. were elected for 1917. The
newly chosen officers were installed
at the same meeting. They are:
High Priest. w. r. Parker; King, A.
T. Tisdale; Scribe, G. R. Barringer;
secretary. w. e. Bynum; Treasurer
Abe Ryttenberg; Captain OF Host. G.
&. Tweed: Principal SojoMner. b.
walsh; Royal Arch Captain, w. L.
Mccutchen; Master of Third Veil. H.
L. Hirchard; Master Of Second Veil,
j. Cooper: Master of First Veil,
= Scarborough: Sentinel. w. s.
Ames: Chaplain ]. p. Marion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-03
McIntyrc-Pethea.

On Dec. .27th, at her home in Null
Inns, Marion county. Miss Annie Nc
lntyre. youngest daughter Of Mrs. Jo-
seph Mc1ptyre, was married to Mr..
Murtis- Bethea Of Wilson, N. c.
Charleston American. ....
Miss Mcintyre visited in Sumter on
several occasions and. had number
Of friends here to whom her marriage
will be matter Of interest.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-03
W. p. sAlI1H RAssEs AWAY.
Wet 'kAowp and Htghly Esteemed
Citizen Dies at Advanced Age.

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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-03
THEIR CHRISTMAS DINNER.
what the Boys Of Company L Had to
Cheer Their Palates on Christmas
Day.

That the boys 9f Company L. Sec
ond regiment. South Carolina Nation
al Guard. did not have short rations
on Christmas day 10 shown by the fol-
lowing menu. which was served them
u Turkey and dressing VI.
Roast Pork rE.s i >. Apple Sauce
Candied Sweet potatoes Sweet Corn
eTprnips-Carolina style A-
Cream Peas Cranberry sance
Celery Olives. Pickles
a. a+ Prunes .r. u,
Min0s Pie Apricot Pie Blackberry Pie
Fruits Nuts Candy j., -.
6rsad ,.s, ~, d. < Crackers
Layer cake and Fruit Punch
cisers v+% Cigarettes
Coffee Tea Cocoa
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-03
Judge Fraser Speaks Mt Rex.

Judge It. B. Fraser was the speaker
Sunday afternoon at the Rex Thsatre
In the Y. ". c. "A. lecture series.
judge Fraser spoke to a good aud
ience whose interest he held through
out his talk. which was a strong ap-
peal Tor Christianity. His subject was:
THE Whole Big Thing" the living OF
a Christian life being the main topic
OF his address.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-03
WoQAmcn MONUMENT ppyeiled.

4 monument wac unveiled ,yester-
day afternoon BY, Holly Wood Camp
No. 10. TO the ,late .ChAslss. Henry
JaPaes. at the Sumter cemetery. The
address was made by pr. s. H. Ed
munds.. A3args contingent Of Wood
men turned ont for, the services
which were conducted with the, usual
solemnity and impressivsness Of these
OccasiOuR ,-.-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-03

Berlin, Jan. 1.-Sharp fighting ON
the eastern front in which the Ger
mans Were everywhere successful is
reported by the war office. South of
Riga strong Russian attacks were re-
pulsed. Near Pinsk the Germans
stormed two Russian positions sue
cessfully.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-03
This Was Some Hog.

Mr.. ]. w. Mack butchered a Tams-
worth hog last week that tipped the
scales at $40 pounds. He got $50
pounds Of lard from this one hog.
Two or three such hogs would solve
the meat problem for a small family
for several months -Orangebure
Evening News.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-03

Montreal, Doc. 31.-Forty-six wo-
men We're burned to death in are
that DESTROYED ST. Ferdinand de Hal
flax ASYLUM at st. Ferdinand de Hal
ifax. Megantic county, Quebec. late
Saturday night, according to a report
received here.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-03

Chicago, Jan. 1.-Both railroad
ana brotherhood officials today ex-
pressed confidence that there will be
no general or sporadic strikes. pend
ing the supreme courts decision on
the Adamson eight hour law.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-03

Berlin, Jan. 1.-The allies answer
to the German peace proposals have
been received in Berlin and are gem
orally regarded as a fiat refusa! to
end the war.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-03

Every good word you send out into
the world is mighty power working
for peace. health. love, joy, success,
to all the Notwithstanding yourself
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-03

A home orchard on every farm IN
South Carolina is our aim. Make
your plans now to put out one this
winter. See your county agent. He
will be glad to help you select the
best varieties for your section, and
help You set them out.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-03
A4arrlRs,e.

Mr.a Harry T.. Grant OF Union
Springs. Ala. and, Miss Lucy, Saliva
OF Myrtle Beach. IS. c.. We're married
Saturday morning in the Hotel Sum-
ter parlors. the Rev. w. E. Thayer
pastor Of the First Baptist church.
officiating. e.. ..-.---.... ..........
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-03

Miss Mary Lennon, Home demon
stratiOn agent for Sumter County,
has gone to Winthrop College, where
q special course is being given during
month OF January for the home dem
onstratiOn agents throughout the
state.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-03

Columbia, Jan. 1.-Two thousand
four hundred children were auto
matlcally shut out Of cotton mills to-
day. when the new child labor law
went into effect. The mills had cur
tailed child labor to great extent II,
advance.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-03

Cotton seed for planting purposes
Win be- high next spring. Save your
saed and don't have to pay on ex.
horbitant price for them next spring.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-03

The : ~ Year ives started right by
the citizens. OF Sumter, for there was
not single case to he heard In the
Recorders court today. something
unusual. Recorder HARDY was given
n holiday frsin the police court.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-03

1aa1a ~ - HsV6o)lss . annss.. 3.
9. - ssssa1 e(g 1asss.. : :


Miss Helen Cad. of Philadelphia,
is tho attractive guest of Miss Fran
csa Smith during the holldays.
4 dx. Nat Brown i, a. home from
Csdss spr,nRs and is upendine IN.
holidays win his parents Mr and
Mn, ]. N. Brown. 'f
Mias Ruth Brown ia spending tho
honAays In ares,syvilie with relativeu'
IAwrsncs McDaniel and family
who have been farming near Chic,
pas,ed. through the city. In the 21xt
going 20 Sumter 20 make his nome
with his sister. Mrs. A. }. Jones. :
Pee Dee Advocate.
Mrs l.Rs Tssxue. Of Henderson. N.
C.. y the guest Of Mrs, Simon X.
Rowlssd on Washiton street.
Hnsim Hampond Bowman Of the
unissd stetss Pattlsship Delaware at
Nosioh " visiting his parents. Mr..
ana mrn =. q. Bowman.
Ma chafiss ". Kipgmap and Miss
S'dney hnsman are visiting the
torners deayhtsr. Mrs william Lee
hcrrtaoa - eevennah. ..a,.,
MO- osnssisve boyd. who is teach
ms ~ ssvnsos this year is visiting
",esss spd rsletiyes IN tlae city.
etscr wiesn' VINO has been
~ ".r ISr tne past ye.r' 70 spend
vM " toNp VIII ner
He7N@rsnFA ~. ana Nrs 3. q.
aee ~ WITH nsr % hsr
~ ~ setpef Hoyt OF sumter
yeN Heseue ~ - go.
Ar& }asiah Dear and her t.~ughter.
M lfhY4 =. FoFhsH: who have been
MNQH9 frtsnds and crslssiyep In the
3cftv< have .retprreA TO- their homo In
fuWterEgeQrgetpTn Tims&: q
r.-sAnd sMrs. =. n. atureeon and
soRs M. T4& Jpye and Mr.. StW-
ssdp .lsft, khis .morning 10, the,r car
to visat relatives ut Lynchburr and
Lahe City. - si-tsS s.sN. 4, ..
II. Charlie Joya. ana family have
rstss1qd 60 Rock AuL after spending
ChrtslmA4 With relatiyes in Sumter.
nra Susie n. sewell. Of Atlanta,
Ca n xiHttng her. niece. Mrs.. Dolly
JeNpinpe 14k Wet Hampten Ave
nu4 ana Athsr rSlstiyes IN the city.
MA n - .GrteF. returned from
hepHl99 wtdnesdsy, where she spent
"a 4 = r.r. /.
~tA& ~ 49y4>ft Anf AyaRttyt VA
}cloQt 4fi4px VI cp}pn-
n \, ..,.< ~ t 81 \, Z, -,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-03

Break your Cold or LacripIs with
s.fsw doses Of sss.-Advt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-03
Marriage Liccpse R0csrd.

Licences to marry were issued to
two colored couples: Francis Martin
and Annie Chestnut. Sumter: and Ju-
Illus Nc Pherson and Rose Lewis,
Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-03

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., EslisNss
rheumatism. spvains. neur,lgia. etc.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-27
CRUCES SCHOOLS
To OPEN SEPT. 8
Faculty Is Strengthened
This Year by Addition of
Several Teachers.

Las Cruces, y NJ, Aug. 27.-The
/ Las Cruces schools will open septem-
Der 8.
Prof D. T. Rice. who has just COM
pleted a summer course. for a degree
I'm Columbia university, viii be the
superintendent. The high school viii
have the strongest and most expert
enced corps Of teachers that il has
ever had. Miss Fannie French. who
holds a life certificate in this state.
viii again be the principal. Miss
Clarabeu B.ckford. instructor in
mathematics. is a graduate of Oberlin
college. Ohio. Frank Il. Kelly. Of
Terra Haut Ind, is instructor in
manual training. and is normal
school graduate Mrs. Katherine d.
StOes will again be instructor in his
tory and science. Miss Ruth Phelps
viii be the Instructor In domestic
science She has degree in that
branch and this summer has taken
special work along that line at Santa
Barbara, Calf Senior lEuaciO Nj
randa, a highly educated refugee from
Mexico, will again be the instructor
in Spanish. Senior Miranda returned
TO Mexico during the vacation. was
Imprisoned and his life threatened. but
Miss Bell Reed will be the instructor
in the commercial department and this
will be made especially strong. A
banking system viii be installed. All
teachers are experienced and a large
number OF pupils is expected
Red Cross Supplies shipped.
The Red Cross society of Las Cruces
last week shipped two large boxes of
supplies 10 the Denver headquarters
Contributions form the auxiliary
oh "a Hr-rrnrHrHre. D. ] %
Mesa and Mesilla Park were sent
along with the articles from Las
Cruces The articles sent included
hospital linen, operating gowns and
paJamas. An audit is being made Of
the funds collected.
James r. Paxton is in Las Cruces
accompanied by his wife After Mr.
PaUtou's last official trip TO Mica
ragua for the department Of state. he
spent some time in the east Recently
he was married 20 Miss Bertha Mean
tire, daughter Of j. W McIntire1 Of
Joplin. No.
Gen. Salvador Nercado. formerly Of
the federal army OF Mexico. and later
ranch owner south of Las Cruces,
was in town yesterday
Lee BarkSdalc and wife, OF Garfield.
were here yesterday.
Tom Brownlee, who has been en-
ployed as mill wright at salt Lake
City, is here visiting his parents. Mr..
and Mrs. A. y. Browulee He has been
called in the draft.
Army Day Postponed.
The loyalty day or army dav cele-
bratiOn announced some time ago for 4
Sept p, has been postponed and viii 4
not be held tonight.
The town trustees have drawn I'd I
an ordance against gambling and 4
gambling devices
Frederick ". Townsend has gone to /
the training camp az Leon Springs
Born, 10 Mr. and Mrs. Bliss Free /
man. a son.