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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1917-06-04
0irdlen. an6iLGnnl acfeiert.

@eitern ieierte ole Mooiion Square
bei9ofIitbe Observation-Disclosures, an
ser Goger- iinO Garoline-StroBe, iDr
5O-idbrieeS SubilGum in gebiibren-
Der @eiie inter 2eitung oeS @altorS
Qr. 0on Q. Colt.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1917-06-04
er. 9(nOere % Gents per 9}er-

ne6mer. 9(nOere 25 Gents per Yer.
ion.
3weiter Eag Safe Der &bilaoel.
pbia Eurngemeinoc, -StraBe
uno Golum6ia-g(ue.
Moreeniis 9 llbr @etttirnen Der
Surner 3oglinge imO Onmcn I'M Stll-
geIitoBen unO an Oen @erdtben.
9la6mittass 8 ll6r.- SIN grOBen
Sool. Gon5ert in0 Shoutltrnen
pon Gin5elwetthlrnerlL @lniicr-Eurn-
9laiicn lmo &mOer. aloiicu.
Q(6enos 6 ll9r Ereispert9eiluug.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1917-06-04

merOen bon i6rer beiieren SdIitc be-
gleitet fem.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1917-06-04
snrufcit in 9s6ilaOclp6ia.

@or6ereitungen fir oos Eurnfeit oeS
B6iIooelpbio Eurn6e5irfs per.
ocn in Ser 9uaferitaot 9etrof-
en.-6eIt miro einen turneriib-
potriotii6en G6arofter erboIten.
8oItimorer Gurner DerOen
iib an Dem 6eite betbeiIigen.
gSeitge6enoe @or6ereitrngen wer-
oen sur 3eit fiir oos groBe EurnieIt
ceS @9ilaoelpbia Eurn6e5irfS oes
Geutid- -9lmerifanii1en Surnerbun-
oes eetroilcn. Der tc1niibe gllts.
i6uB oes 9c5irfS bat ole @orberei-
tlmgcn nobe5u beenoigt. @S Weroen
iid an Dem 6eite nidt MIR Die mel
item Surnpereine Der Staot &bilooel-
pbia uno llmecgenO 6etbeilieerL ion-
bern audi 8ereine aus Baltimore,
g8aI6ington ltnO StGOten in Gcnn-
iplpanien. WlGnuer- 3oglings-, 9Il-
terS- uno 9amen.&loiien merOen iidj
aftio oaron bet6eiligen itn0 cs ltebt
81 ermorten, ooB bel Den W2alien-
ii6uugcn ii6er 300 t6eilnebmen. Sin
10.aompf lit ais 8etturnen Der
Wi1nner, 30glinge imo 0omen por-
eeieben fir mel6es wert6pollc
&reiie I'M @etrage bon 500 geitiitet
ueroen. 9luBeroem giebt es Wluiter-
oorfiibrungen Der Dorbergenonnten
&IaiIen, ioipie Shuilturnen BON &il-
bern. PIN Samitog, Den erlten Sag
oes Jeites, am 16. Sunt finOen Die
llebuugen aui Dem it6Otii6en Spiel.
plob aS5oppp 6ollom," @opnc-glUe.
imO 2oaon.StraBe, itatt inter Der
irclinoli6en Wlitbiilie pom 9ltlos
@lub. Ger Gintritt lit fir Seoer-
mann frei. Ger &lab lit am 9eiten
bon Der 13. StraBe aus OurH Gar
SO 5u errei6en iouie Gar 40 bon
Ser 2e6ig6.9lpe. 93olte, oOer Our1
oie &edoing 8u6n sur 8aDne Sumo
tion.Station, Die MIR 5pei 9lodS
bonn Spielpldb entfernt lit. 9as
Set Ioll einen tiirneriib -patriotiiden
G6arafter entiolten iino ioll 0aber
ourd einc groBe 9et6eiliglnlg iinie-
rem 9e5irf bon $500 wiiroig reprd-
ientiren. Die @ereine iinO oesbolb
crluGt in boiler StGrfe nas5uriiden
lmo alle Eurner unO SurnOereine 81
neronloiien, an oieiem ib0nen 6eIte
aftio Gbeil 81 nebmen, iolpie ibre an
oeren Wtitglieoer itno oeren 6relnoe
gum 9eluhe nuf5uioroern
9(m 5peiten Gage, Sountag Den
II. Suni meroen Die Gurniibungen
in ser Saae Ger Ybilaoelpbia Gurn-
gcmeinoe forteeiebt 5li weI6en mir
llitglieOer irnlerer 8rrn.&ereine gu
tritt 6oben. 6olgenOes ,Brogramm
lit fiir oas 5eit nuigeIteat morOen:
@riter Gag -Soppp Sollow SLAP
erounO; 9inGnittogs 2 ll6r. @ett-
tltrnen fiir Oic Glrner-3oglinge im
gSettlprung uno @ettloltieu; OSett-
turnen fir bic Donen I'M Drci-
ipum9 lno NalitoBcn;
4 ll6r- -Muitertlirnen Der Eurner-
s3oglinge, 0amen- mo 9llterSflnnen.
Sdolltllrnen BON &inOcr-&loIiell.
Observation-Disclosures oler am @ett-
unb Dlltitertllrnen G6eil nebmenoen
glbcnos s llbr-S5m fleinen Sadl
ser 46iloOclp6ia Eurngcmeinoc.
&omnerS frei fin oftiuc 5elttbcil-
bung bon Soloaten nidts 6lt tbm 6a-
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1917-06-04

9artcu Der Stnbt Baltimore, onf
iucl@cn bic Dcr6Otenen 3Onen Dcr-
5cihnct iinO, fOnnen BON mir in Ocr
Office Oes u9cntIdcn Correspondent
ten" crlanat iucrSeu. Ger @rciS 1T
cin Dollar Sic Gnrtc.
G6urlcS SiieclmcDer, gtotar.
(Suni1-)
E6OtOs fir &aIiiri6eiue.
@e6t nad SimcM6off'S StitSiO,
Correspondent" Wc6Gnoe. gilber
bel Sag OOcr yludt nnfgcuummcu.
(Suui2 -S)
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1917-06-04

bung bon Soloaten nidts 6u tbum ia.
ben. gci Yenntwortung Der 6rage
9Ir. II auf ser 9ic9iltrirfarte giebt
cnt Mom nllr on warun CT niht
onsge6o6en pcrOen iollte. Der Brd-
li0cnt pirO in eiuieeu @ohen Chill
8e6or0cn erncnncn, ole ieoen 9eirei-
lngs.6oa ciner llnteriudung unter-
Sic6en uno oonn enti6eiocn peroclL
o6 ser 6ctreiicn0e @}ann gum @iili.
tdroicnit 6erange5ogen perOen ioll
ODER nidt. 0ann peroen Die @ipilbe,
BORDEN cine 9lusbebung porne6meh
lolde Dl1nucr, oie ni1t ols Soloaten
gelpiinIdt meroen glusIdnoer uno
gons beIonOers feinOli6e glusldnOer,
auf cine 6eIonoere 2iite lebeu. Soa-
tc cine Giuil.9e60r0e einem Manne
oic geireiung pom @dGitdroienIt oer-
iueigern Oaml iuiro i6m @eIegenbeit
gegeben weroeit an cine 60bere 9e.
b0roe 5it appellircn.
Ole 9tegi6trirIotale.
Gin @er5eiGniB Der 0iegiitrirlofale
uno ser Regiitrotoren fir ole 3t6
|rcciuftc in ser Gtnot beiin0et ii6
ouf cincr onocrell Sditc oicicS @lot-
frS
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1917-06-04

S 100 pro @O6e fit eiuen S 5000 8OnO
S 200 pro @n6e fit cinrn $4,000 SOnO
$1,000 pro gO6c fit ciuCm $5OOOO SOnO
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-06

Lieut.. Bill Watkins of Columbia, an
officer In the commissary department
OF the Governors Guard Of Columbia.
Second South Carolina regiment.
which Is now on the border. passed
through Sumter last 4ight, stopping
over for short visit to Physical Di-
rector ]. w. ii. Duncan. Jr.. at the
Y. Nj. c. A. Lieut.. Watkins has just
come back from the border. He re-
ports the men in good health there,
but anxious to be relieved and sent
back home. Mr.. Watkins Is known
In Sumter as star guard on the Co
lumbia Y. Nj. G. A. bask etball team.
having played in Sumter for several
years against the Sumter Y. Nj. -.
A. team. He says that the boys are
playing much basketball on tho bor-
der and that many OF the players
there are in better shape than usual
among them being First Sergeant Joe
Chandler of Company l.. one of the
Sumter Y. ". g. n. players
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-06

WILSON FAvORS '"REAsONARJE,, ~,
-, MEASURE AT THIS TIME.
Gives General Approval to Bill Fran.
cd by Florida Member for Present
Session.

washington. Jan. 3.-President
wilson favors a Reasonable" rivers
and harbors bill during the present
session of congress. He told Chair
man Sparkman of the house
rivers and harbOrs committee today
that in a general way he approved Of
the measure framed by Mr.. Sparkman
providing for an appropriation Of
about $2s,OOO,O0O for continuing ex-
listing projects.
Mr.. Sparkman also took up with
tfe president proposed appropriations
aggregating $1O.OOO,OOO for new pro-
Jects. Mr.. Wilson did not pass on
the items but Mr.. Sparkman said
that as it is reported to the house the
bill probably will provide for at least
Few of the most important new
works.
"A provision for the coordination of
river improvements, flood control
work, reclamation and irrigation
wherever possible is being prepared
by Mr.. Sparkman and probably will
be included in the new rivers and
harbors bill.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-06

Mr.. w. w. Towland, Sumter, s. c.
Sir: In lie Of The Item Of jan
uary End we note what you have to
say in reference to the weights of cot
ton this season.
We bought on the local market here
this season about 500 bales and the
average weight by accurate tabulation
was All pounds " also noticed
that the first cotton, ginned and in
mid-seasOn the best cotton, strict
middling. the bales weighed 375 to
45O pounds. Strict low and low mid
ding were heavy bales, about 525 to
$50 pounds.
Richardson & Epperson,
Per Walter D. Epperson
PinewOod, Jan. 3, 1917.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-06
NEW SUPERVISOR INSTALLED.
County Board Holds Monthly Meet
fng-Nlf. Dab6s' Claim Reported on
Adversely.
From Tka Daily Item, Jan. 3.

From Tka Daily Item, Jan. 3.
The County Board Of Commission
ers held its regular monthly meet
ing yesterday in the supervisors Of
flee. Mr.. p. M. Pitts, the retiring
supervisor, Was absent on account of
illness. but the supervisor elect was
present and was inducted into office
under the commission which had been
issued to him.
The board, which upon adjourn
inent OF it's last meeting, had visited
Mr. +. w. Dabbs' place to investigate
certain claims made against the coun-
ty by Mr.. Dabbs. reported adversely
on Mr. Dabbs' claims Two reasons
were offered by the board for their
action, the fact that the payment Of
such claim would set precedent
which would prove bad for the coun-
ty in future In that it would cause all
Kinds of claims to be brought against
tn. county, and because the county
had built two bridges at this place.
which the board considered all that
shCuld be required of the county.
The bond Of w. j. Scale as coroner
was approved.
The letter from Mr.. Brooker con-
corning the Gamers Ferry crossing,
in which it was requested that the
county send hands to assist in the
work on the Sumter county side OF
the river swamp, was read, but it was
decided that no hands could be sent
to this place at this time, in view of
the much needed work at other places
at this time.
A1etter from Mrs. Octavia c. Moses
in reference to memorial for the
late Altamont Moses was read. In
accordance with the request in tho
letter Supervisor White was asked to
name the two men on the memorial
commission.
A letter from Mr.. Pitts was recelv-
ed and read. Mr.. Pitts, the retiring
supervisor, expressed regret at his
absence from the meeting. which was
the only one he had missed in his
eight years as supervisor. He thanle-
ed the board for their assistance 10
him during the time he was super
visor, expressing his appreciation for
their services and extended best
wishes for the success of the incOm-
ing administration. i,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-06
~Dcath Of Mrs. T. w. Leo.

From The Daily Item, Jan. 3.
Mrs. Pauline Loring Lee, wife Of
Tim w. Lee, died Tuesday afternoon
at 1:1O o'clock, after an illness with
pneumonia for about two weeks, at
her home at MillwoOd, about five miles
west of Sumter. Mrs. Lee was one
Of the Oldest native residents Of
Sumter, being the daughter OF the
late Capt. L. P. Loring. She was 60
years of age. She was a woman of
the highest type Of Christian charac-
ter and loved by all who knew her.
Many times her presence had carried
comfort and rest to relatives and
friends in time of sickness, for she
had often served efficiently and faith
fully at the bedside of her sick
neighbors and friends.
The funeral services were held to-
day at noon at the Sumter cemetery,
where the body was inferred IN the
family plot The services were con-
Quoted by the Rev. j. P. Marion OF
the Presbyterian church, assisted BY
the Rev. j. B. Walker Of the Episco-
pal church. The funeral procession
left the home at Mllwood at 10
o'clock this morning and arrived at
the cemetery a short while before
time for the services to begin. A
large number of relatives ana friends
attended the services and beautiful
flowers were laid on the grave.
Mrs. Lee is survived by her hus-
band. T. w. Lee, to whom she was
married fortysiX years ago, two ch,l-
dren, q son. Maj w. Loring Lee, a
daughter, Mrs. G. d. Jennings, Of
Columbia, one brother, Capt. Geo. w
Lorjng, and sister, Miss Anna c.
Loring Of Sumter. She was widely
connected and many relatives and
friends grieve at her departure.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-06
War Hits Clemson,

Columbia, Jan. "A comparison
of the amount Of privilege fertilizer
tax received during the past three
years Is of particular interest at this
time. This tax goes to the support Of
Clemson college. 1t has decreased
principally as a result of the Euro
pean war.
In 1914 the amount received was
$266.O64.O9. In 1915 1t was reduced 10
$lSl .33l.O9. In 1916 it went down "a
$162,49O.35.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-06

Mrs. Horace Hardy Entcatains Her
Friends Wednesday Afternoon and
Evening.

Coming as climax to the numer-
Gus social affairs and festivities which
have been given during the holidays
and at the New Year, were the recep-
ton and dance party given wednes-
day afternoon and evening by Mrs
Horace Hardy at her handsome new
home OH Calhoun street. In the af-
ternoon from four to six o'clock Mrs.
Hardy was the gracious hostess to her
lady friends. while at nine O'Clock In
the evening she was "at home" to all
number Of the young folks of the
city.
Attending Mrs. Harby's reception in
the afternoon were about one hun
dred Of the matrOns and unmarried
ladies of Sumter, who found the oc-
caslon a most delightful one. Mrs.
Hardy was assisted in receiving and
entertaining her guests by her sister,
Miss Mabel Bowman. Mrs. Louis Will
Hanson. Mrs. Perry Moses, Jr., Mrs.
Ansley Hardy. Mrs. Nina Solomons.
Miss Susie Dick. and her mother, Mrs.
p. G. Bowman.
The decorations were sweet peas
arranged In pleasing manner. Mu-
sic was furnished during the after
noon from a victrola, and refresh
ments Of ice cream and cake were
served.
Mrs. Harby's dance party was as
equally enjoyable affair for the more
than fifty young ladies and gentle
men attending. The reception hall
was cleared for dancing and a VIC
trola supplied pleasing music, by
which all found pleasure in this pas
time. After dancing for some time,
the door to the dining room was
thrown open and the guests were in
vited to partake Of a salad course,
with cream and cake. Miss Mabel
Bowman served delicious punch. AS
sisting Mrs. Hardy In serving were
Misses Bowman. Moore. Dick and
Mesdames Williamson. Moses. Hardy
and solomons.
This was the first visit which a
number of those attending the recep-
tion and dance had made to Mr.. and
Mrs. Harby's new home and all were
Charmed with the beauty of it's fur
nishings and appurtenances.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-06

Pisgah. Jan. 2.-At p. m. Decem-
Der ssth at the residence Of Mrs.
colxy Robertson. Mis-, la Ruth Ba-
ker and Mr.. Henry Robertson were
Joined In holy matrimony by Rev.
Murray Robertson. an uncle of the
.groom. The bride is a daughter of
Mrs. c. l. Baker OF this place and is
= fine ana iovabie young lady. she
was dressed In dark blue coatsuit,
'saack picture hat. shoes and gloves
TO match. and she never looked bet
ter The groom is a son Of Mr..
sam RoSsrtson Of smithviiie and Is
a worthy young man and Ia to be
'ccnsratuiated on winning 30 fair q
bride.
Immediately after marriage they
left for thear home in Kershaw coun.
'ty. carrying with them the best wish.
'ss and hearty congratulations of thei,
many friends. Long may they live
anA BE happy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-06

Columbia, Jan. 2.-COlumbia pro-
fessiOnal and business men held q
mass meeting tonight at the Cham
her of Commerce, when the campai gn
To secure a government nitrate plant
was launched COlumbia'S claims
will be pressed more vigorously than
ever by committees. Senator t.. -.
viding for the government Nitrate
plant.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-06

Pisgah. Jan. 2.-Christmas and
New, Years day passed of quietly
here. 4 few gums were fred to re-
.miud one that the days had come
Again. ~
Some moving is going on. but not
like In former years. ~
Christmas week was a harvest of
death Of the State from various causes.
1t certainly produces q feeling CT
sadness to hear Of so much lawless-
ness.
The death Of Mr.. Chandler was
d. ply regretted here. He was vol
known and had many friends here.
Surely the grim monster struck his
family hard. First q loved daughter,
then Murray Mcleod. his son-in-law,
so liked and loved hero. where he
was born and raised. then hirasclf.
Such troubles draw out the tenderest
feelings Of friends and loved ,ones.
President Wilson's efforts to make
peace seem. to have fallen OIL
rocky soil. The writer hopes that
Germany will wipe the earth of
those who try to destroy her.
Mr.. c. l. Baker. Mr.. w. F. Baker
and wife from Sumter were up last
week to attend the marriage Of their
sister. Miss Ila Baker. v
Rev. 8. b. Hatfield Of Cassatt paid
q snort visit to friends here.
Rev. Murray Robertson and fam
lily Of the upper South Carolina Con-
ference spent sometime with relatives
here. Their many friends were glad
to see them. He says he is getting on
we'll with his work.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-06
BOUGHT MILK COWS HERE.
Orangeburg Man Comes to Sumter 10
Purchase Cows for Creamery Par-
poses.
,rangeburg Evening News.

Orangeburg Evening News.
Mr.. George Whissenhunt returned
to his home near this city last even
ing from Sumter. Mr.. Whissenhunt
went to Sumter for the purpose of
buying milk cows which he will use
In furnishing cream to the Orange.
burg Creamery. About 20 head were
purchased and will be used by Mr..
Whissenhunt on his farm, one Of the
cream routes already laid out pass
ing by his home.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-06

The Sumter County Trustees As.
sociation held meeting yesterday In
the superintendent or education's Of
nee With Superintendent OF Educa-
'tion r. y. Browne OF Clarendon as e
visitor for the occasion. The meet
ing vas an informal one. superintend-
snt Browne leading In q general dis
eassion Of tho duties OF trustees and
NV sAsS ssu,A improve their schools.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-06

a New York bank has issued q
statement TO the effect that $1,000
100000 In gold has been mined dur
ing the past twenty-five years. or n,
much az had been mined i'm the 400
years preceding.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-06

Stockholm. Jan. A dispatt h
from Berlin today states that it is
learned on good authority that the
central powers will give no direct re-
ply to the entente note, but will
merely issue a bare acknowledgment
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-06

Chicago, Jan. 4.-OttO WintHrmeyer,
a druggist, was found dead today be-
hind the prescription counter in his
store. His head was hack 81 to pieces
with hatchet. The murder is belicv-
ed to have been the work OF drug
fends.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-06

Bank Organized Mt Elliott.
The Bank Of Elliott has been com
missioned by the secretary OF State
with a capital stock Of $4,000. The
petitioners are: r. f. Law, ]. L.
Scarborough and ID. H. Skinner,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-06
LIGHT WEIGHT BALES.
At PincwOOd Cotton Bales Averaged
Only All Pounds.

The following letter adds further
evidence to support the contention
that the average weight Of cotton
bales Of the 1916 crop is consider
ably less than average weight in pre-
vious years:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-06
Corrected Daily by

Corrected Daily by
e ERNEST FIELD. Cotton Buyer.
Good Middling II IA.
/, Strict Middling II 1-S.
Middling II.
strict Low Middling 16 ga.
Low Middling 16 IA.
Staple cotton 20 to 23.
NEW YORK COTTON MARKET.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-06

Th national debt Of England on
March 81, 1916. amounted to s1O,-
65.73S,22O. according to am official
statement issued q few days ago.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-06
Marriage.

Miss Daisy Browder and Mr.. Geo.
Cutter were married Tuesday at the
parsonage of the First Baptist church,
Rev. w. f. Thayer officiating.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-06
. &str5man als Ssatsyon


~ -----
:, Miss Aiakyie Nay scale left yester-
@ythsfx66n f0s- -rtrAo.. wlSsre she Is
snsasyd' m rsachihg. after spending
the holidays In the city with her
mother.
Miss Abbie Bryan left yesterday for
Rock Hill to resume her work as
tsAchsr In the mill school.
e Aiss Marearet Cheyne left yester-
DAY for York. after spending the hol-
fdays at home In tho city.
Mr.. Dewitt Brunson, who spent tho
holidays at home. returned to the
citadel this morning.
Mr.. C. H. wilson, has returned to
the city. after several days spent u.
Blytl.Swood.
Aiss Halle Cuttino left this morn.
Ing TO return to ,1reenville woman's
College. = "!
Miss Marian satterwhite, who has
been visitor in the city during the
chsistmAs holidays. left this after.
noon On her return TO Winthrop Col
ISsN whste she is an instructor in tho
ars department. I
Atss Frances Smith and Miss
l-oniss King of slayesville left this
hornins for Converse College to re-
srme their studies at that institu-
yion. 'S ~ -'H - |
Mrs. John Pstsrkin and Miss Clara
Remnant ef summerton. passed
thronsh the city today on their was
70 Fort Aotts. ''
Mr.. Russell Dick left yesterday AZ.
tsrnoon on his return to the Univer-
stty Of Virginia.
Nh. Louise Carson left this morn
ine Tor Union to visit Miss Thso
Young.
Mn. L. G. Noise has returned
home. aftsr spending Christmas with
relatives In Newberiy.
Nra H. r.. Mccown. OF Florence.
= Visiting Mrs. r.. r. Haynsworth.
Hon. A. X. Sanders. OF Hagood, WAS
> visitor to the city today.
Mr.. ). v. wilson. Of Columbia,
spent the day in town.
/. Rev. Harry J. Mikell~ of Nashville
y Msiting relatives in the city.
Ais F1ossis stondeamire of Or
snssbnrs is the guest of Mrs. J. d. !
bbirsr.
~. ana Mrs ". e. Howell. who
lcyo ben xi,itips ,hssr .son. Mr.. v. |
M res.s9s'a 70 tAsirl
- ~ ~ szett len thisl
fSlSls4 Eqr Colpnsla where hs en-.
{a = Etpehpn:s busdntss college.
~. aAA Mra John Wilson have re- |
turned hons from, their wedding trip. |
Before her marriage or Christmas
day. Mrs Wilson was Miss Mabells
Eifreds Webster Of Keene. N. H.
4 Mr., and Mrs. 0swoed Krsps zeaxler
lave returned from yhelr bridal trip
p Augusta and Fort Mstte. |
\ Miss Blanche sternberger mas re.
turned to her home at Greensboro,
After . pleasant stay In Sumter dur.
ing the holidays with her srandpar-
ensss Ar. and Mrs. A. A., Strauss.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wright and Miss
Sophie Wright have retained to At
AnsA after spending the holidays
With Mr.. and Mrs, Jossph NJ. Chan
!alsr. ~. i
NJ. W. d. lyman. OF LAurens. al
farmsr resident OF the Privateer sec
fion 9f this county. was In the city
today. Mr.. Lyman is well pleased
With his new home In the up-country
and vill probably reside there psrma-
nsntly. 80,
= Ar. r. NJ. Aman and daughters, Of
Hsriot. we're viaitors to Sumter today.
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-06
SUMTER COTTON MARKET.
Corrected Daily by

Corrected Daily By
HARDY & CO.. Cotton Buyers.
Good Middling II.
Strict Middling 16 7-S.
Middling 16 "a.
Strict Low Middling 16 1-2.
Low Middling 16.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-06
REPORT OF THE CONDITION or
No. 1900.

The First National Bank Sumter
Carolina, o Business, on ccml o. 1916
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-06

q Break your Cold or I.aGrippe with
q few doses &c sss.-Advt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-06
GEW YORK COTTON MARKET.

New York spots 1856.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-03-08

Rice Davis. Wilmington. Del: Mr. and
Mrs. w +. Bode. Chicago. ILL.,. F. S.
Terry. r. Stevenson. New York City,
Miss Eliza beth A. Channon, Chicago.
H., Mrs W II. lawkey. New York
City: Miss E Austin. Detroit, Mich;
Mr. and Mrs c !. Savage. New York
city: Mrs NJ NJ Sheriff Chicago.
ILL.,. " r. Hubbard, Miss Mary Hub
bard Flint. Mo.