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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-24
ItaGOOd News and Views.

once upon time there WAS a roost-
er mat was very combative. If it is
written that it was in his blood to be
so we have not seen it, Opinion is
that circumstances had much to do
with it because his father or reputed
father was cock of the wall, to all the
nelghbors' yards and his mother. as
cross as an old sitting hen was
eternally pOuncing on something.
principally Little biddies to which she
was very terror, in consequence of
which one rooster easily attained
ascendency over them which he was
not slow on any and all occasions to
assert. He became very proud and
boastful, and was continually seek
ing occasion to display his abilities.
The ambition OF his life was to be SUI
perlor to all rOosters that ever biped.
as fighter, to do which he become
very learned in fighting tactics study
ing all he thought of worth that came
his way. He had three pet phrases
continually on his lips, if you can
conceive of Il rooster having lips:
Might is right" "All's fair in love
and fight" This from Byron: "Onsets
In love and war, when done with all
the force, seem best" This last gave
the gauge of his battle. When he be-
gan to age, unprovoked he gave
hght to another, near ncighbor
who, wonderful to say, had long man.
aged to live at peace with him and all
the rest for that matter. Our roost-
er thought and boasted it would be
an easy walkover because he knew
the neighbor had troubled himself
with little else than the peaceable
pursuits of life. No mention of the
wreckage he wrought in other yards
in order to get at his neighbor. This
neighbor was learned too, but in an
other way and his pet phrase as to
fighting was: He who fights and
runs away may live to fight another
day." Pretty soon after the fight be-
gan neighbor struck trot where
upon our rooster, though not ours but
we have called him so by way of con-
venience, stopped long enough TO crow
We've whipped him out of his
boots" While the words were yet
in his mouth neighbor turned and
dealt Bumcomb such a blow as ne,
Bumcomb thought him utterly inca
pable of. The fight continued for
quite a time till one day neighbor.
with Buncomb utterly exhausted,
turned upon him before he could re-
cover and licked the stuffing out of
him." I'm glad you have borne with
me till 1 finished because this is no
fairy tale.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Shaw of
syracuse, spent the weekend with
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-24
Garden Party for Mrs. Hardy.

very beautiful entertainment was
the garden party given on Thursday
afternoon by Mrs. ID. ID. Noise for her
sister-in-law, Mrs. Isaac Hardy. who
mas been her guest for the past two
weeks. The attractive grounds of her
nome on Broad Street were rendered
doubiy so by the prOfusion of roses
and other flowers used for decorat-
ions.
Tables and chairs were scattered
over the lawn, and delightful salad
punch and cakes were served the
guests during the afternoon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-24
BCRDENS LIFTED.
From Sumter Racks-Rclicf Proved
BY LaEsc of Time.
Rembert, April 16.

Padckache is a heavy burden.
Nervousness dizziness, headache.
Rheumatic pain; urinary ills;
All wear one out
OFTEN effects of kidney weakness.
No use 10 cure the symptoms,
Relief IS but temporary if the
cause remains
If it's the kidneys, cure the cause.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for kidney
ills;
Read about your neighbors case.
Here's Sumter testimony.
The kind that can be investigated:
Mrs. K. .. Briggs, 312 W. Liberty
ST., Sumter, says: Il had a slight
touch of Kidney trouble about two
years ago. Headaches and dizzy
spells bothered me great deal. 1
felt languid and tired and wanted to
sleep all the time. My kidneys actet
irregularly and L felt bad all over.
Doan's Kidney Pills were recommend
ed to me by friend who had used
them with good results, so tried
some. A few doses brought me fine
relief and it wasn't long before / was
cured"
Price G0c. at all dealers. Don't
simply ask Cor kidney remedy-get
DOan'S KID ney PillS-the same that
Mrs. Briggs had. Foster Milburn Co.,
Mfgrs., Buffalo, n. Y.-Advt (55)
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-24

Washington, April 2O.-An official
list of individuals and sections of the
United States army ambulance SER
vice who We're cited by French army
commanders for bravery has been re-
ceived by Surgeon General Gorgas.
fCrty-two separate citations are not
eel. In two instances entire sections
were commended.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-24
"A FIRST CLASS TIP TOP MEMBER
THIS.
Wcdscficld 1Oungster Earns His Own
Money and Buys War Savings
Stamps-Onc More Big Buyer.

If you go to school.
And. if you work after school hours
and on Saturdays,
And, if you make money by selling
peanuts.
And. if you make fifty dollars that
way.
And buy fifty dollars worth Of Wa,
Savings Stamps:
Then
You are Tip Top fellow.
Shake.
Fellow citizens. Saving Sammy asks
to introduce you to Nj. l.. Parler, Jr.
OF Wedgefield. He did just that. H..
earned that fifty dollars selling pea
nuts and he bought his Uncle Sans
War Savings Stamps, and he has
them tucked away right now in his
inside pocket. And last fall he took
money that he had earned, not mon.
ey that vas given to him, and bought
a Liberty bond. Answer this ques-
ton: When he reaches manhood is he
going to be hard up all the time and
scratching for living. or is he going
to have nice sum Of savings from
his youth on which to fall back to
establish a good business. The an
swer is easy.
Some boy, he.
Add to Big Buyers:
Miss Martha Osteen, through
Teopies BANK. -. $4,000
We are pegging away. Every day
or so somebody sets the good example
Slowly the others follow suit. Give
'em long enough and maybe all will
fall I'm line. The government has
asked everybody to loan 1t money b,
buying $50 worth of stamps. Hav,
you bought $50 worth? Have yot
bought $50 worth to make up fol
someone else who cannot or will no
buy that amount? You know in wal
times like these we not only have t.
do our part and do a share for those
who cannot do, but we have to dt
a share too for those who can do bu
will not do. We know what we thinl
OF them; we know where we woul,
like to send them; but just the sam
we have to let our deeds make up 70
their lac! of deeds or for their meal
deeds.
Buy War Stamps.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-24

Camp Sewer. Grcenvillc April 1S.-
n grand farewell review of the South
Carolina troops at Camp Sewer by
Gov. Richard |. Manning and STAFF will
take place i'm Greenville within a fort
night. II is planned to have this as
n sort of formal farewell to the sons
or the old Palmetto state who expect
To go overseas within ~ short time
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-24

Fair. cool weather the first par,
OF week with seasonable tempera-
lures by "Wednesday. and fair ant
warmer thereafter are forecast TO,
the South Atlantic States during tn,
coming week.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-24

Boston, April ia change IN
present method of buying and pay
ing for cotton will be considered at
a meeting in New York May 4th, of
committees representing Southern
shippers and bankers of New England.
New York and the South.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-24

Washington, April 19.-The in
crease of the marine corps to seventy
ave thousand. and directing that ma
jor general of marines accompany the
marines to the front was agreed to by
the house naval affairs committee to.
day
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-24
REGISTER WOMEN ALIENS.

President Signs Amended Espionage
Bill. -
Washington, April 19.-President
Wilson today signed the bill extend
ing the provisions of the espionage
act to women and requiring the reg
istration of women enemy aliens.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-24

Ne York, April 20.-The American
steamship Florence H., formerly a
Great Lakes vessel, is reported to
have been sunk with loss of life near
a foreign port.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-24

Mr.. $. Pritchard Jenkins died at
the Tuomey Hospital Tuesday night.
April 10th. aged about forty years,
after several weeks illness He Is sur
vived by his wife and i've children
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-24

The following additional subscrip
tions have been received by Mrs
Nina SolomOns. chairman of finance
committee:
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-12-04

FOR SALE-My farm . mills north of Gar.
field, Ky. in the hollow, 225 acres, 100 in cu-
tivation, balance in woods, tobacco barns.
] stock barn, good old style dwelling house
q rooms. good out buildings. plenty Of good
water, good orchard lot Of young timber.
Price $500, 81, 900 cash. balance in two
annual payments..-Sherman Haynes, Gar
hld. Ny.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-12-04
DR.. j. C. OVERLY
DENTIST
Located permanently in Hardinsburg.
Occupying Office recently vacated by
DR.. Walker.
LET'S RAISE A STONE.

A number of Ohio county boys have
given their lives for their country,
on the battle-felds of France. Let
us raise fitting monument to their
memory. Mr.. Sam Barnett was, we
believe, the first to suggest this man
ner OF honoring our soldier dead. Let
us raise an obelisk single stone, in
the court house yard, and inscribe on
it the names of those who gave their
lives that free government might not
perish from earth; that the generation
that comes after us may be inspired
with the example of grateful peo-
pie to those who will give their lives
for their country-Hartford Repub-
lican.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-12-04
HILL ITEMS

Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Taberling re.
ceived a message from Louisville last
Thursday morning that her mother
Mrs. Van Pate had died suddenly
The message was too late for any
one of the family to leave earlier than
on the p NJ train. Mr.. Taberlng
and daughter Miss Maggie Taberling
went and remained until after the
funeral on Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Joe Carmen and children OF
Louisville come on Thanksgiving for
visit to her mother, Mrs Hester
Carmen and other relatives.
Mr. Earl Fella has sold his store at
Holt and with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Fella who sold their farm
contemplate moving near Louisville
David Allen from near Skilman is
SOillS W iilONS Out Oii [NSHDy NCWDy ,
place.
Mis- Mary Perkins was in Louis
vile last week with her last supply
of sewing for the Government.
Mrs. Jesse Isom and Miss Mary
Kinder spent Tuesday in Cannelton.
The following is an extract from a
letter of one of the home boys in
Camp Mcclellan. Ala, written Nov.
81. 1--WE have just returned from a
hyke over the mountains. am very
tired but not too much SO to write to
any of my Cloverport friends.
1--WE have now been over an area of
Is miles surrounding the camp and
none of the views have attracted me
specially except when on hyke we
passed through a beautiful valley "a
bout 800 yards wide, as level as the
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-12-04

floor carpeted with grass, verdant as
early summer; on both sides a forrest
of tall pines added beauty to the
scene. Through the center a road
way about wide enough for the usual
number of men to walk ARREST The
constant tramp, tramp, tramp of the
boys, and the surroundings stamped
a picture upon my memory which l
shall never forget
On our way to camp we passed a
cotton field OF acres where an old
colored man was picking cotton.
There were 1900 of us we got into
mans work was completed he said
the field and in 80 minutes the old
that was the third picking he had
had this season and would have one
more.
We are having some fun drilling
horses that had been sent in to go
over sea but thanks to our Heavenly
Father the war is over Yes we have
had a few chilly mornings, but go
without our coats yet While we
have been separated from home and
friends we have experimental none
of the terrors and awful sights of
those who have crossed over. have
always heard the southern States
talked and sung about the sunny
south, loveliest of all lands, but to
give me my old Kentucky home
where hope soon to be. Hillary V.
Beavin, B. c. 25th F. A., 9th Brigade
Camp Mcclellan, Ala"
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-12-04
General Pershing To
American Farmers.

This message of appreciation from
General Pershing to American farm
ers was received by Carl Vrooman
Assistant Secretary of Agriculture
who is now in France with a com.
mittee of American agricultural re-
personalities:
American Expeditionary Forces
Office of the Commander in Chief
France, October 16, 1918. Honorable
Carl Vrooman, Assistant Secretary OF
Agriculture. Dear Mr.. Vrooman
Will you please convey to farmers OF
America our profound appreciation OF
, their patriotic services to the country
and to the allied armies in the field.
They have furnished their full quota
of fighting men; they have bought
largely of Liberty Bonds; and they
have increased their production of
food crops both last year and this by
over a thousand bushels above nor
NAL production. Food is of a
vital military necessity for us and for
both last year and this by over a of
our allies, and from the day of our
entry into the war Amepca's armies
of food producers have rendered in
valuable service to the allied cause by
supporting the soldiers at the front
through their devoted and splendidly
successful work in the fields and fur
rows at home. Very sincerely,
John j. Pershing.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-12-04

Irvington, Ky. Nov. 2s, 1918. Dear
St. Nicholas: | am little boy five
years old, please bring me toy
Reeves engine like dady's, roman
candle, some fire crackers, a sky
rocket, doll, pistol, story book,
knife, watch and rots of good things
set of Jacks, some dominoes, a
to eat. And Santa if you will come
and bring me these things III not
watch but go to sleep early now
please do not forget my three little
sisters. Lots of love, Gerard Moore
Foote.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-12-04

FOR SALE-Splendid dwelling, centrally
located. For price and terms write or call
on Jno. ID. Babbage, Cloverport, ny.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-12-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed McAfee of Irv-
ington returned home from Louis
vile, Sunday after several days
visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Baird and son,
Leslie Baird of Holt were in Hardins-
burg, Monday closing up sale of their
| farm
Sgt. Owen Bruner of Camp Taylor
came in Monday night to visit his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Rousseau Bru-
ner of Frymire.
Miss Martha Reid left Monday for
Louisville where she will enter the
Jewish Hospital for course in train
ed nursing.
Owing to the influenza epidemic
which still prevailes in Breckenridge
county the Food Conservation Cam
paign has been postponed indefinitely.
Miss Katherine Eigler of Pittsburg.
Pa, was the week end guest of Miss
Ida Mae English at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank English
Mrs. A. M. Tate of Louisville is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. ]. c. Nolte
and Mr. Nolte. She was accompani-
ed by Miss Eloise Nolte who spent
Thanksgiving with her parents.
Mrs. S. K. Cunningham of Stephen
sport was here last week shopping
and made a pleasant visit to The
Breckenridge News Office renewing
her subscription.
Mrs. Wick DeHaven and Miss Wit
ura Mason of Fordsville, we're in
Louisville, Sunday and visited Mr..
Vivian Pierce at the St. Mary's and
Elizabeth's Hospital.
Lieut.. Burl Parson and Mrs. Par
son of Aver, Mass, are the guests of
Mrs. Parsons parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Nat Tucker during Lieut. Parsons
five days furlough.
MI. anu MIS-. -. FdtHc OI LOUIS
willie arrived Saturday to visit Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Cockeril Mr. Fathe re-
turned Sunday leaving Mrs. Fathe
to remain during this week.
Mrs. w. A. Rolf and son, Marion
Clay Rolf of Bowling Green accomp-
anied by Mrs. Roff's sister Mrs. G.
r. Mccoy of Smiths Grove arrived
and are the guests of their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Pate
Mrs. Mary J. Smith and sons, Chas.
Of Stithfeld, KY, and Robert Smith
Of Fort Smith, Ark, came Monday to
visit Mrs. Smiths daughter Mrs.
Hardee Walker. Mrs. Smith is 81
years old and is enjoying the best of
health.
Sgt. Paul Lewis of Fl. Benjamin
Harrison spent the Thanksgiving
with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Lewis. Sgt. Lewis ex-
poets to receive his discharge the
irst of January.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-12-04
Wanted Miscellaneous


WANTED dozen hens, pure Rhode Is
land Reds. They must be good HENRY
TRENT, Hardinsburg, Ky.
NOTICE
No hunting allowed on my farm or on the
Jim Lay farm which | have rented.
FRANK KENNEDY,
Hardingsburg, X. No. g.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-12-04
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to thank our kind neigh
bors and friends for their attention
and sympathy given us during the
illness and death of our wife and
mother Especially do we thank DR..
Forrest Lightfoot for his splendid
and untiring services.
Mr.. L. c. Taul and
Miss Irene Taul.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-12-04
V. G. Babbage Notary Public.

v. VI. DdDDdSc Notdiy uohS.
Mayor J. A. Barry was in Enron
Monday.
Mrs. Virginia Williams went to
Stephensport, Monday.
Miss Matte Black of Addison spent
last week in Louisville.
Miss Amanda Dean of Glen Dean
returned from Louisville, Monday.
Mr.. jesse Eskridge is i'll with the in
Auenza at his home in the West end.
Mrs. Joe Gedling and Miss Mary
Kinder spent Thanksgiving in Louis
Vile
Miss Cecil Dix of Stephensport was
the guest of Mrs. Frank Ferry, Fri
day.
The Wednesday club will be en-
tertained at the home of Mrs. Harry
Newsom.
Mr. Charles Sparrow, Glen Dean
returned Monday from visit to his
old home near Lebanon, KY.
Mrs. w. H. Bonner will be hostess
to the Ladies Reading clug on Thurs
day afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Payne spent
several days last week in Louisville
at the Hotel Henry Watterson.
Mrs. T. s. Nicholas and daughter,
Mis- Louise Nicholas spent Saturday
and Sunday in Evansville.
Mrs. VIM. Butcher of Lewisport is
the guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joe Morrison.
Mrs. Garfield Burden is in Nc
Quady the guest of her mother, Mr..
Henry Shrewsbury.
Mrs. H. J. Lovejoy of Evansville
returned this week to her home after
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Lizzie Geer.
Mrs. Eliza Board has returned
home from Hardinsburg after visit
ing her brother, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Spuires.
Mrs. John Ferry of Cynthiana and
Mrs. Lloyd of Paducah are with their
son and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas
Lloyd.
Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Pate announce
the arrival of daughter on Nov. 21,
1918 She has been given the name of
Juanita Pate.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Felix Jarboe of
Louisville spent Thanksgiving with
Mr.. Jarboe's parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
J. c. Jarboe.
Mr.. and Mrs Joe Fitch spent
Thanksgiving at Lodiburg with Mrs.
Fitch's brother, Mr.. VIM. Keys and
Mrs. Keys.
]. p. Dietzenbach of the Quarter
masters Corps, Jeffersonville, Ind,
was here for the week end visiting |
his uncle, Mr.. Jno. Farber.
Mrs. Hubert Hall and baby, Bur-
ned Lee are visiting her mother, Mrs.
Matte Black and sister, Miss Matte
Black at Addison.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-12-04
ONE HOG BRINGS 500.

Mrs. Frank Mattingly of The Cas-
tie in this city sold last week to Mr.
Wick DeHaven of Fordsville, a reg
istered Duroc SOW for 500, and pen
of White Plymouth Rock chickens
for SIS.
Mrs. Mattingly and Mr.. DeHaven
are both aggressive in the business of
farming and have been quite success
full in stock raising.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-12-04
Presiding Elders Salary Fixed.
From Meade County Messenger.

At a meeting of the Board of
Stewards, of the Elizabethtown Dis
trict, Louisville Conference, Method
list church, South, held at Elizabeth
town, Wednesday the annual salary
of Presiding Elder Hogard for the
ensuing year was fixed at $1,000. The
correctional claims for the district
were appointed.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-12-04
ENTERTAIN SOLDIERS ON
THANKSGIVING.

Wagner Nat Pelican and Private
Theodore H. Gramshaw were
Thanksgiving day guests at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. ]. Worden.
Wagner Pelicans native home is
in Louisiana, and Private Gramshaw's
home is in New York state. The
young men are now stationed at West
Point
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-12-04

FOR SALE-My farm miles South East
OF Hardnsburg between the Hartford and
some level some rolling all tilable. strong
limestone land, some wood land has a good
two story residence OF rooms and two halls
stock barn and tobacco barn other neces-
sary outbuidngs, large orchard all trees
bearing, well watered. plenty stock water the
year around.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-12-04

The other tract which joins the first has
30 acres. four room house on the Leitch-
field road ia miles from Hardnsburg this
land is all level and tiable. some wood
land, plenty of water. There is no rough
land on either tract. Price $4,000. Mrs.
Lewis Payne, Harmed, Ky.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-12-04
Most Attractive Coon.

A coop Of fowls Of uniform size and
color Is more attractive apA WIN bring
a better price than an une-en lot, and
the same can be said Of an evenly col
ored lot of eggs.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-12-04
Classified Advertisements
FOR SALE

NOTE-Please notify the editor wu,m 70,
desire advertisements discontinued.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-11-08


well and feel fine in the morning and
able to do my work. gladly recon-
mend Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound to make weak nerves
strong. p Mrs. ALBERT Suite, COB
Olmstead St., Winona, MINI.
How often do we hear the expression
among women, II am SO nervous, can-
not Sleep" or cit seems as though Z
should fly" Such women should profit
by Mrs. Suites experience and give
this famous root and herb remedy,
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
pound, trial.
For forty years it has been overcom-
ing such serious conditions as displace-
ments, Inflammation, liberation. irreg-
ularities, periodic pains. backache, dir
illness, and nervous prostration Of
women, and is now considered the stan.
dard remedy for such ailments.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-11-08
More Than Skept;cal.

More Than Skept;cai.
swell, Dick, how's business?" said
one travelling salesman meeting an
other.
"Rotten!" was the answer. "How is
it with your"
. 'Fine! Simply fine! On my last
trip 1 sold one man a $4,000 bill and
another one $1,000"
$50? Well, think l ought to get
a commission on those Sales"
"Whaddye mean, you ought to get q
commission on those sales?"
''Sure I ought to. If you hadn't met
'e you wouldn't have made EN-"