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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-12-15
GERMANS LAUNCH ATTACK.
SAID TO HAVE ACHIEVED ONLY
LOCAL SUCCESS,
Huns Attempt to Ovcrpower Rr,,,s,,
Forces by Sheer Weight OF Mum.
bcrs.

London, Dec. IA fierce mass at.
tack was made by the Germans TODAY
against the elbow in the bend of the
Eritish line between Bullecourt and
~ueant (about ten miles west of Cam
rraD, says the Reuter- correspondent
al British headquarters in France
Their intention was to overwho,r,
their opponents by sheer weight of
numbers. Owing to the staunchness
OF the British opposition the attack
only enabled the Germans 70 get foot
ing in about 500 yards OF the British
front line when the attack was arrest.
ed.
Thus the attack was reduced to the
limits Of very small local success at
''he most. The correspondent adds
that it is difficult 10 get details but
the lighting lasted from dawn until
0 CLOCK in the afternoon and the CON
tinuance of firing after that suggest
ed British counterattack
In his description of the battle the
correspondent says:
What apparently was intended as
a determined German attack upon the
sector OF our line east Of Bullecourt
was delivered shortly after dawn, and
owing to the staunchness Of our
very small local success at the most.
The Germans opened an intense
nombardment as the first streaks of
n frosty dawn were paling in the east
crn sky. Our artillery promptly re-
piled with a barage put down be-
tween the opposing trenches in order
to catch any infantry advance.
"Assaulting waves of advancing
troops came over in close formation.
1t was the manifest intention to throw
great pressure upon the front of the
attack and overpower the defenders If
possible by sheer weight Of numbers.
Fierce fighting ensued, but it is too
early to get details since communica- =
tions are always difficult during en-
kagements. So far as l can gather, thu
bEermans managed to get some sort
of footing in about 500 yards of
our front line trenches before their
attack was arrested.
"The artillery duel continued until
about 1.30 o'clock, when it died down
This is really all there is to tell.
l; seems reasonable to believe that
the Germans failed in their project,
whatever it was, since the extent Of
their gain was so small and 80 indef
Lite in point OF tactical achievement
that it is difficult to regard 1t as rep
iesenting any complete scheme of on
crations.
The weather remains fine and dry,
50 that open warfare is still possible
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-12-15

Thomas Wright Bacot, who was grand
master in 1917 when the reunion of
the conflicting grand lodges of Ma
sonry in South Carolina was accom-
plished. The grand Hodge. at its last
session, commemorated this event and
instructed Mr. Mazyck to procure a
portrait OF the grand master OF that
period, to whose efforts largely was
the gratifying reunion due. Mr.. Ma
Zyck had the work executed by q Bal
timore artist. from n photograph of n
portrait in possession of the Bacot
FAMILY The result is beautiful
piece Of portraiture. which will be a
rare addition to the gallery Of grand
masters possessed by the grand lodge
The picture will be hung in the grand
ledge room.
The members Of the grand lodge
generally returned to the homes this
afternoon. Several. the warrant Of
ucers among the number, will remain
over for the annual dinner OF tn,
Fifteen Fellows of tho Craft. which
will be held this evening at the south
Carolina Hall.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-12-15
FOREST RESERVE BLOCK.
Hostile Legislation I'm Georgia Inter.
fcres With Commission.

washington. Dec. 13.-HoAile leg
is'ation passed by the Georgia leeis-
iature last summer has caused the ma
tional forest reservation commission
TO adopt policy refusing to make
further purchases I'm Georgia until at
ter the repeal of that legislation
About twenty-five thousand acres
recommended to the commission will
bc excluded from purchase.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-12-15
Cox Defies Garfield.

Columbus, Ohio, Dec 13.--The work
OF conflscating from the railroads coal
consigned to the northwest. tn slle-
Viate suffering in Ohio, caused by the
serious coal shortage, is being con-
tinued today by State authorities un-
der the direction of Gov. Cox. Gov
Cox issued a statement last night in
which he characterized the coal sitra-
'loh III Ohio as IAN unspeakable out.
rage"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-12-15
THREE ATTACKS MADE.
Germans Try Desperately To Break
British Lines.

London. Dec. 13.-Three attacks
were made by the Germans in yestcr-
days battle. the war office reports.
The first two were repulsed. on In
hird the enemy penetrated oblitera,
cd British trenches at the apex OF TN ,
orgle in the British lines near RuIIo
court.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-12-15

Greenville, Dec. 12.-In order to aid
the fuel administration. IL is stated
that the public schools here will sus.
pend for a month, beginning De-
cember 14th.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-12-15

Amsterdam, Dec. 13.-No German
peace conditions have been submitted
TO the Russian delegates. according TO
an ofhciai telegram received from
Rome. IL said that nothing had been
discussed but the armistice.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-12-15
Roumania Quit Fighting SUNDAY.

Jassy, Rumania, Dec 12.-The ofi-
cial announcement was mace TODAY OF
the signing OF an armistice in accord
anco with which hostiiities were sus-
pended at 1890 Sunday night unti,
further notice.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-12-15
BATTLES IN THE AIR.
Great Activity on Cambrai Front
Monday.

London, Dec. 12.-There was great
activity in air Monday. especially in
the Cambria region. according to the
omciai statement issued last night.
Five German machines were brought
down. Three British machines are
also missing.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-12-15
RAID AROUND RHEIMS.

Germans Feeling Out French Lines.
Paris, Dec. 12-German ra;ding
parties felt out the French lines north
vest OF Rheims last night, according
to today's way official announcement.
No activity of Importance elsewhere Ia
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-12-15
WAR On AUSTRIA.
First American Shot Fired by Boston
Man.

Italian Army Headquarters. North
err Italy, Tuesday. Dec 1.-THE first
American shOJ against Austria was
fired by representative Tinkham of
to';or. on The lower Piave front when
MIR. Tinkham pulled the string firing
u large hundred and forty-nine mill
imeter gun ard sending the shell to
the Austrian positions.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-12-15
RUSSIAN ARMY DHsBANDrNC.
Russia Will Soon be Helpless in Hands
II Kaiser.

copenhagen, Dec. 12.--The semi
official German news agency saws that
the rehabilitation of the Russian
forces has alscady begun and that
peace negotiations. restricted to the
Russian front, have been authorized.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-12-15
CONFLICT IN OHIO.

Gov. Cox and Fuel Administrator
Garfield Clash Over COnfiscation OF
Coal.
Washington. Dec. 13.-Fuel Admin
istrator Garfield today informed Gov.
Cox. Of Ohio. that he would not be
permitted to interfere with the distri-
button Of coal in Ohio, under the di-
rection Of the State fuel adminstra,
tiCn.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-12-15
FIGHTING IN FRANCE.
artillery Fight I'm Progress on Whole
Front.

faris' Dec 13.--Active artillery
lighting is in progress along tho whole
front, the war Office announced today
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-12-15

Foreign Correspondent - j. l..
Niche.
The business of the session today
was wholly routine. Reports of COM
m'ttees left over from last night were
disposed OF and other matters Of in =
torest to the craft considered
On motion the grand master was re :
ouested to appoint committee to pre-.
pare testimonial from the grand
"dEe 70 the retiring grand master, T..
y. Cooper.
N' 'aS' nights session the trustees
oi the Masonic relief fund were au-
thoriZed and instructed to invest
$4,000 of the funds i'm their charge
IN Liberty bonds of the next issue and
thereafter n similar amount in each
issue OF similar bonds made by the
government until n total of 100000
HAS been thus loaned to the govern
ment for war purposes
The amendment TO the constitution
providing for an increase i'm the SALARY
or the grand secretary. which came
over from last year. was. after an OK
haustivc debate adopted.
w. G. Mazyck. district deputy grand
master. OF Charleston presented to
the Grand Lodge the portrait of
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-03-12
swimming and
Tennis TO BE
\. v. features


Swimming classes in connection
with the Y. w. c. A. are beginning
this week with a large enrolment.
The Glasses formed To date meet on
Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday even
ing. Glasses will be formed on other
days with registration of new pupils
to suit their convenience, The lessons
are given in the Castle tank, an open
air natatOTium at Waikiki. which is an
ideal spot for this sport. In addition
TO class instruction. private lessons
will be given. @.~=
Tennis classes are also beginning
this week. play taking place at the
courts OF the Y. w. C. A. homestead.
instruction vii be given TO beginners
and the courts will be open at all
times for practise and play. Both
swimming and tennis instruction is
under the direction of Miss Marjorie
CappS. ..,.........-... .
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-03-12
FOOD SOURING in
STOMACH CAUSES
INDIGESTION, GAS
"Pape's Diapepsin" Ends All
Stomach Distress in Five
Minutes

Wonder what upset your stomach
which portion of the food did the dam.
age-do you? Well, don't bother. II
your stomach Is in a revolt; il sour.
gassy and upset. and what YOU just
ate has fermented into stubborn
bumps; head dizzy and aches: belcf
gases and eructate undigested food;
breath foul. tongue coated-just take
a little Pape's Diapepsin and in fiie
minutes you wonder what became %
the Indigestion anG distress
Millions or men and women todty
know that it is needless to have a bad
stomach. A little Diapepsin occasion.
ally keeps this delicate organ regulst-
ed and thev eat their fayorite TO ds
without fear.
II your stomach doesn't take Care
of your liberal limit without rebellion:
IL your food is damage instead of
help, remember the quickest, surest
most harmless relief is Pape's Diapep-
sin which costs only fifty cents fer q
large case at drug stores. It's truly
wonderful-it digests food and sets
things straight, so gently and easily
that it is really astonishing. Please
for your sake. don't go ON and on with
a weak, disordered stomach; it's 50
unneceSsary.-Afy. .
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-03-12
SICK WIFE'S STORY
SURPRISES HONOLULU

The following has surprised Honolu-
lu: A business mans wife suffered
from dyspepsia and constipation for
years. Although she dieted she was
so bloated her clothes would not fit
ONE SPOONFUL buckthorn bark,
glycerine, ETC., as mixed in Adler-i-ka
relieved her INSTANTLY. Because
Adier-i-ka empties BOTH large and
small intestine it relieves ANY CASE
constipation, sour stomach or gas and
prevents appendicitis. 1t has QUICK
EST action CT anything we ever sold.
The Hollister Drug Co.-Adv.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-03-12
HEINZ
DEMONSTRATION

You are cordially invited to visit our
store and inspect the Heinz demon
stration, being conducted here daily.
Henry May & Co., Ltd. Fort street.
adv -..s
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-03-12

When Your Eyes Need Care
Try Murine Eye Remedy
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-03-12

A welcome reception will be ten.
dered to Eleve Consul Mural, who ar.
rived in Honolulu recently to succeed
Eleve Consul K. Fujii at the Shin-Riu-
Tel on Vineyard street wednesday
evening. Prominent japanese busi.
nessmen of the city will be the hosts.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-06-28
Snapshots from Salters.

Salters, June 26:-We are now
having some real summer weather.
A shower of rain would greatly
benefit the corn crop here. Cotton is
looking fine. Tobacco bids fair to
make very good crop.
Miss Anna V May of Wade, N c,
is visiting relatives here this week.
Miss Congdon of Georgetown is
visiting Mrs Cooper.
Mrs H T McClary spent last week
in Charleston with relatives.
Miss Emmie Ferrell spent several
days last week in Charleston with
friends.
Mr. ] H Montgomery went to Sa-
vannah Saturday on business.
Mr. ] C Lanham, salesman for E F
A Wieters of Charleston, was here
Monday seeing his customers.
C Fowler has sold his place here to
JH L Chandler and moved his fami.
ly to Norfolk, Va, where he has for
some time been in the employ Of the
ACLR
Henry E Davis, Esq. Of Florence
spent Thursday with relatives here.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-06-28
Hebron Happenings.

Hebron, June 24:-Crops are look
ing fine and tobacco curing has be-
gun among the farmers.
Messrs ] 7 Gibbons and c W Ad-
ans went to Lake City Saturday on
business.
Miss Flora Kennedy has returned
home from a visit to relatives and
friends in Manning and Alcolu.
MrJ T DuBose has returned home
from a visit to his daughter at Berk-
ley. =, ,
Quite a large crowd attended
preaching at Hebron Sunday.
Miss Buddin of New Zion is visit
ing Miss Mae Gowdy.
Miss Jessie McElveen of Bethel
was the guest of Miss Leola Gibbons
last weekend.
Messrs ] T Gibbons and j D Chan
dler went to Kingstree Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs ] V McElveen of
Kingstree spent the weekend with
his parents, Mr. and Mrs B M Nc.
Elveen.
Messrs S B McElveen and G A
Buddin went to Kingstree Friday.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-06-28
Opinions from
Folks Who

For malarial headache,
Liver Regulator entirely r
trouble.3. Height, Wetu1
Had heavy headache.
twice to six times q day.
Of Granger Liver RegulatoI
well-Loundas p. Brindli
vile, Ala. Il
Mother had sick headachl
Liver Regulator did her |
than all the medicine she|
before.-Pearley Davis, II
I never expect to be vi
my home.-Jenie Usey, ca
+ It is q great saver OF dd
Louis N. Kent, Honorary
J There is none better
Cothram, Alexis, Ala.
All druggists sell ,Grai
Regulator-25c. Ty IT.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-06-28
McCutchen-Welch Wedding.

One of the prettiest weddings Of
the season, characterized by charm
ing simplicity, was solemized last
Tuesday evening, June 10, when
Miss Annie McCutchen and Mr. H
Olin Welch were united in marriage,
Rev G T Harmon. pastor of the
Kingstree Methodist church. offici-
ating.
The country home of the brides
stepmother, Mrs Julia A McCutchen,
was the scene of the wedding.
The parlor and reception halls were
beautifully decorated for the oc-
sion.
Mrs E C Burgess and Miss Retha
Burgess received the guests.
Preceding the ceremony. which be-
gan at $3.50 o'clock, Miss Eleanor
Kolb of Sumter, accompanied by
Miss Olive Benton of Kingstree,
sang very sweetly, "Beleave me if
all those endearing young charms.
Immediately after this, to the famil-
lar strains of Lohengrin's wedding
march rendered by Miss Olive Ben
ton, Miss Idonia McCutchen, sister
of the bride, entered as maide of
honor, wearing a pretty dress of
white organdie with pink sash. car
rying bouquet of pink carnations.
Next came the ring bearer, little
Delma Burgess. The bride and
groom entered together and took
their place under a huge horse shoe
of smilax, pink roses and candles.
The bride wore most becoming
suit of sand cloth, and flesh georg.
cite blouse with shoes and gloves to
match and her hat was of georgette,
trimmed with tints of flesh and ap-
plioue pansies. She carried show.
er bouquet of white carnations. I'm
mediately after the ceremony the
guests enjoyed the cutting of the
brides cake, and the result was as
follows: MIR w B Logan got the
thimble, Miss Olive Benton the
ring, Mr. Mott McGill the penny.
Mrs Thos McCutchen the dime, and
Miss Louise McCutchen the button.
The guests were then invited into
the dining room where an elegant
and beautiful supper was served
banquet style. The color scheme of
pink and white was carried out in
full, the last service being pink
and white cream and cake.
A collection of many hsndsome
and useful gifts were displayed.
The bride is one of the prettiest
and most charming of Kingstree's
young women. The groom is a
popular young man and holds the
position of secretary and treasurer
of the Williamsburg Live Stock Co.
During the evening Mr. and Mrs
Welch motored to Kingstree. where,
for the present, they will board at
Mrs M S Montgomery on Railroad
avenue.
Besides the immediate family
the following friends were present
who registered in the brides book:
Mr. and Mrs Hugh MuCutchen. Mr.
and Mrs E C Burgess, Mr. and Mrs
Thos McCutchen, Misses Retha Burr
CESS, Eleanor Kolb. Olive Benton.
Delma Burgess, Louise McCutchen,
Rev G T Harmon, Messrs W B Lo.
uan IL Stackley and ] M McGill.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-06-28
FORTY YEARS FOR ASSAULT.
Serious Case From Andrews Heard With
out Excitement.

out Excitement.
Georgetown. June 26:-Stephen
Bellamy, the negro charged with
criminal assault upon a white wom-
an, near the city of Andrews. in this
county, a few weeks ago, was adjud-
ged guilty by jury Saturday, and
upon recommendation for mercy the
court affixed the penalty at forty
years imprisonment. AS the negro
is about forty-fve years of age, this
practically means a life sentence.
The case was called Friday morning,
and was concluded, except the argu-
ment, that night. This morning the
lawyers were heard, and the ry,af-
ter being out a short time, broughtin
its verdict, The law permitted SEN
tence of from five to forty years and
the Judge affixed the maximum.
The crime of which he was found
guilty was committed on a Friday
night. 1t was not reported until Sat.
urday night. when the mutterings
became loud. and but for the quick
action of the sheriff of GEORGETOWN
county, Il lynching would have oc-
Cured. Bellamy was brought to the
jail here and it was learned was to
Be carried to Columbia to await trial.
All the roads leading direct to Co.
lumbia were watched during Sunday
following the commission of the crime
but Sheriff Ward took his prisoner to
Charleston, thence by rail to Column
bia. The sentence seems to give sat-
isfaction and the incident is closed.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-06-28

Do you know you can buy a Sing
er Sewing Machine and pay for it
at the rate of SOC per week? That
al. KINGSTREE FURNITURE Co.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-06-28

Three loads of tobacco. the first OF
the season, were sold at Lake City
Saturday, bringing Is. IA and l5c.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-06-28
Drives Out Malaria, Builds Up System

The Old Standard general Strengthening tonic.
GROVES TASrELESS chill TONIC, drives out
Naiaria, ,enriches the blood, and builds sys.
Heua. A tue tonic. Foe adults and children. SOC.
The Keota news., 1917-07-06
Stewart Store Burned.

The general store belonging to w. r.
Stewart was completely destroyed by
fire Monday evening. The cause of the
fire is not known, but Is said to have
originated in the adjoining building, in
which Mr.. Stewart had placed his fire.
works for the Fourth. and which he was
fitting up a. refreshment stand. The
household goods and piano in the living
rooms were saved, and also the steel
safe and its contents. Insurance was
carried, amounting to 81, 700.
c. o. Dodder offered the use of the
Keota Garage building. and this viii be
fitted up for temporary store until 4
new building can be erected. Mr..
Stewart went to Cheyenne Tuesday to
order q new stock.
The Keota news., 1917-07-06
Markley Now Cashier Of Bank

At meeting Of the directors Of the
Farmers State Bank Of Keota, held
in the bank building Monday. the
resignation of r. A. Martinson ~
cashier was rendered and accepted,
after efforts had failed to persuade him
to reconsider and remain with the
institution. Seth D. Markley was
appointed to succeed Mr.. Martinson as
cashier, leaving the position Of vice
president vacant. He has bought Mr..
Martinson's stock. and the latter
expects to leave in about two weeks for
. visit with his brother in Globe.
Arizona, before deciding definitely upon
his future york. The past six months
have beeY the most profitable in the
experience Of the bank, and dividend
was declared amounting to q per cent
on the capital stock.
The Keota news., 1917-07-06

Certificate Of Authority No. 292
Report Of the Condition of The Farmers
State Bank of Keota
at Keota, in the State of Colorado, at
the close Of business June 30, 1917.
RESOURCES
Loans and discounts unsecured $41 8.88
Loans and discounts secured
by collateral. ........... 14,6Oo52
Overdrafts ................. 625.0O
Other bonds and securities. 328 IS
Furniture and fixtures. ....... 1,172OO
Banking house .............. 1,398.O0
Cash Items (not Including
Checks on other banks)... 295.61
Due from reserve banks. ..... 5,19s65
Cash on hand. .......... .... 2,179.1
Total 67,O86.l2
LIABILITIES
Capital stock. k................ 100000
Surplus fund ............... >. 10000
Undivided profits, less expen-
ses and taxes paid. ......... 2,9las6
Individual deposits. .......... 41,344.95
Demand certificates Of deposit 100000
Time certificates Of deposit. 1O,279.A
Certified checks. ks............. 24247
Total 67,086.12
State Of Colorado ! q.
County of Weld, o.
We. J. A. Rumsey, president, and
R. A. Martinson, cashier, of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best of
our knowledge and belief.
j. A. RUMSEY. President.
R, A. MARTINSON, Cashier.
Attest: J. A. Rumsey, R. A. Martin
son, D. G. Olson, Seth D. Markley, di-
rectors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this day Of July, 1917. My Commis-
sion expires December 4. 1918.
(SeaD Clyde L. Stanley.
u. S. Commissioner.
The Keota news., 1917-07-06
What People Say

Dave Schoonover says he will take
back al the mean things he has said
about Haworth. He was living just as
close the fire as he cared to be Monday
evening.
Lark Bailey says he must be paid -
much As the other speakers if he crates
on "Nigger Fourth"
Porter Macdonald says he may want
The News to announce his marriage
next week.
Tom More says he would get married
next week if it didn't take two to make
bargain.
Strayed: One red bull calf. Notify
William Wagner. Keota, Colo. 20tf