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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17
FOR SALE

FOR sALE-selling out Poultry fix lures, Cyphers IncubatorS and breeders, feeding troughs and ma chinery. Perfect condition. Oster- hout 90 Hollister Ave. Barnum 6Ol6-12. SIS all"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17
JUNK DEALERS.

JUNK DEALER-Union Junk Co. pays highest prices for everything in junk line. We call for soc worth up. 27 Clarence St. Phone Barnum 2503-2. Try once, you will be satts- fled. G23 alle
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-17
MISCELLANEOUS

CATERER-Mrs. Edward D, Waters, 34 Court St.. Phone Barumn 346e,
 G12 ds"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-20
DRY AT BISHOPvILLE.
Crops arc Needing Raln-Othcr Lo-
cal Items.

Bishopville. July 1S.-It is distress.
lngly dry I'm this section. Have had
little or no rain for six or seven weeks
In some places the corn Is past re-
dcmption. Cotton is holding out re-
raikably we'll and promises q flce
Yield. Gardens are ruined, but mos,
OF them viii be planted over for fall
crops. About Wisacky and all the
way to Sumter by way of Mayesville
and return by Swimming Pens thes
nave better seasons and the crops
are far better, especially corn.
Politics are very quiet around here
Very few announcements have been
made for county offices. What is the
matter? Has Office holding ceased to
oner any charms to Office seekers? II
seems so to majority of them.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. McCutchen
have number of her nieces and
nephiews from Florence and Cha?-
leston visiting at their home.
Mr.. j. G. Scott, after VISITING
friends at his old home, went on to the
mountains of North Carolina where
ne viii spend the the remainder 0.
the summer.
Mr.. Il. Brooks Afford. cousin of DR..
y. \. Afford. who has been servin,
rs vice consul from the United State
% Ri6a, Russia. and who had to leay.
that place on the approach of tn,
Germans, visited in this place AMI
Wisacky last week.
The health of our county is very
good.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-20
The Chickens Coming Homo.

The Greenwood Index carries q
story in its Wednesdays issue to the
effect that the Hon. w. Japser Tai
bert who ran for the United states
senate against Senator Tillman siA
years ago, as a friend of Cole L.
Blease, has announced that il is the
intention to support Hon. y. /
Dial in the race for the United State.
senator, this summer.
The statement that he cannot SUI.
port Blease because he has disobey-
ed the rules and regulations OF thu
Democratic party, aad because II
cannot follow him in his present
course is worth considering.
On Tuesday the Democratic party
through its executive committee. is
sued warning TO the voters of the
State against both Mr.. Blcase and Mr..
McLaurin in which their democracy
is questioned. 1t will be easy enough
to satisfy some people that this was
done because the executive commit
tee is composed of men, majority Of
| whom are opposed to the candidacy
of both of these men.
! But when a man who has been
! friendly to Blease, as Col. Talber,
has been, announces to the people
of the State that he cannot support
him. and will not follow him, i,
shows that Blease is losing out with
Only few days ago we were told
that four men, residents Of this
county, happened to be together
md in tho course of the converse.
ton it came out that ali had for
merly been supporters of the eX-
governor, but that neither of them
would support him this year. Their
are hundreds and thousands of othci
GOOD democrats in South Caroline
formerly his friends, who Will no;
support Blcase again. They will not
stand for q man who Is even sus
pcctcd of attempting to sell out tn
, Dem Ocratic party, or one who StooC
\ ~ ana wanted it defeated i'm tht
hope that he might control Fedora
patronage in this state Most OF
all, they Will not support man VIII
is not body and soul behind n.
country and its accredited leader
in the winning of the W&r.-Abbcviill
Press ana Tanner.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-20
ORANGIZE. MARKETING ASSO
CATION.
Meeting OF Farmers Called for Mon.
day. July ID.

To All Farmers Interested i'm INTEL
gent and Systematic Marketing
Farm Products:
Gentlemen DR.. w. w. Long, Drec-
tor of Farm Extension of the United
states Department of Agriculture
with headquarters ut Clemson College
has just wired me that he will be in
sumter on next Monday morning,
July 22nd. instead of next Tuesday &c
rSanize cooperative marketing as
sciation.
meeting of those farmers inter-
's.ed will be held at the Sumter
hamber of Commerce, at IL o'clock
to discuss this matter with DR.. LJnS
and to organize this association 1
deemed advisable to do so. This is
natter of more than ordinary import
cnce to the farmers OF this and ad :
joining counties as you well know. an
requires no extended explanation on
my part. to induce you to meet with
DR.. Long. Kindly do your best to ad.
vcrtise this meeting among you,
farmer ncighbors and not only at
tend yourself. but bring as many more
as possible to hear DIR. Long ex
plain this important matter and the
plans OF organization.
Yours truly.
Frank Williams,
County Agent
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-20
Cut, SAW, and Hurn Wood.

America is saving and storing its
tuel this summer, TO guard against
coal famine this winter. TO kccy
ships bunkered, the wheels OF war
Industries turning, and to guard
against children in cities freezing this
winter, country and village homes are
urgcd 10 use wood lots instead Of de-
pending on freight hauled coal. The
use Of woodpile, saw, and ak is q pa
triotic service at this time, when the
United States Fuel Administration
urges the use of wood for fuel. Ac.
cording to the United states rorcsl
Service only 10 TO i per cent. OF tn
iuc! used in America today is wood.
although enough wood is standinr in
wood lots Of the States east OF the
Mississippi to supply fuel for the
farms and villages Of those States ana
to save coal in freight congcstcd dis
trictS.
Iiouscholdcrs are asked to make
this pledge voluntarily so that tho
lives Of thousands Of babies and aged
and intirm people may re saved this
winter:
l Promise
TO clean NY furnace, pipes, ana
chimney at once.
To keep them clean all winter.
TO run my own furnace this winter
instead Of putting an ignortant, care
less, underpaid keeper in charge OF il.
To visit one of the coal-savinga
stations that the local fuel admins
tration is establishing in our town
TO learn from the heating experts
It tho savings station exactly how TO
i!m ny furnace to avoid waste.
TO use tcam-hauled wood as a con-
substitute whenever | can get it, even
if ii costs as much rs coal
TO guard every Ton OF coal and COX
and every gallon of. fuel oil.
70 practice these economies that !
may savo orr fuc!, thus preventing
:ttcr suffering and coal famine IN
American homes and thus suppiyin-
my government with the fuel power
that is absolutely necessary to win
IN the giant struggle against satanjc
a. .e ht ana evil
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-20

Reports have bccn made to TN
county food administrators that whit,
men In the rural districts are telling
the farmers, white and colorcd. that
the food administration forbids farm
ers selling chickens and eggs unless
the farmers have "A license to do so
II II also reported that some Of thoso
who are giving out Nis erroneous in
formation arc buying up tho eggs and
chickens for rcsciling.
Food administration representa-
tlves throughout the county are urged
to spread tho information that only
those who engage In the business OF
buying chickens and eggs for resell
Ing are required to take out license
and that producers OF poultry and
eggs do not have TO do So
Colorcd ministers throughout the
county should correct this erroncou.
report. The twenty-thrce county food
administration representatives have
been written TO TO investigate IL sim
liar reports are being circulated IL
other parts OF tho county. and If so
by whom. and TO take necessary step.
to prevent erroneous information be
ing circulated
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-20
Notice to tEc Public.

1t has been brought to our atten-
tion that some person or persons have
circulated the report that in all wheat
ground at our mill we are putting i'm
corn meaI or some other substitute
IN ;he flour. We desire to state
most emphatically that this ru-
Nor is absolutely false and malicious.
We manufacture only pure flour
from whole wheat, and have never
manufactured anything else. Our mill
is now in full operation. We welcome
Inspection and will be glad to have
anybody call ut the mill and see for
THEMSELVES that our statement is ab-
soiu,ely true. We are grinding for the
: ual toil and guarantee fair, square
treatment TO everyone.
SUMTER ROLLER MILLS,
y. c. Phelps, President.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-20
TIE COUNTY FAIR.
Arrangements Under Way for Biggest
and Best Fair

The directors of the County F,i~
Association met Tuesday in tbe onic,
Oh MI ri. L. Tisdale and perfected
plans for holding the third annual fair
In Sumter county. All nine of the li
rectors were present and they were
very enthusiastic over the prospects
OF making the fair this fall q success.
The council authorized the directors
10 enter into negotiations about Sc
curing a carnival or shows and at
fractions for the fair. 1t was also
decided to increase the prizes in the
premium list and to pay premiums
whether or not there was any compe-
tition where the judges decided tha
there was merit in the exhibit. Su-
perintendents are being secured for
the various departments and commit
tees were appointed for getting out
the premium lists and putting every
thing in readiness for the great fair
of 1918.
A special feature is going to be
made of the individual farm exhibits
this year. The standard set last yea,
was very high, but there is always
room for improvement and we hope
to have many farm exhibits as good
or better than the best we had last
year.
Another attractive Offering will be
the Sumter Business Mems premium
list under the auspices of the Sumter
Chamber OF Commerce in which All
business and professional establish
ments will be allowed to participate.
thee business enterprise premiums be-
Ing widely advertised in the premium,
LIST for the 1918 fair and in the news
papers.
III. l.. Tisdale, Secty
q. a. Lennon, Pres.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-20

Dr. &. r.. King died at his home IN
Maycsvllc yesterday afternoon of ap.
oplexy after an illness Of only two
hours. lie had been unwell for IL
week or more but was able to attend
to his practice as usual up to the time
ne was stricken in the Afternoon
shortly after returning from visit 10
"a patient in the country. The funeral
services will he held at G o'clock this
afternoon i'm Maycsville.
Dr.. Kiug was Il native of Darlington
county but located i'm Maycsvillc more
than twenty years ago soon after con-
lletins his medical education. II
'o'n tu.l; up large practice In tn
town aHl surrounding country. Hc
IT, survived by his wife and two sons
nd two daurhtcrs. his eldest daugh-
'cr Mrs. l.. VI. Dcas, hcing rcsidcn,
at this city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-20
Municipal Ownership Meeting.

The municipal ownership mass
meeting at Opera House Monday night
was attended by approximately the
same number as the previous meetiny;
out t was new crowd. only few
OF those present having attended the
other meeting. Mr.. Neil O1Donnell
served as chairman of the meeting.
Mayor Jennings presented the case in
behalf or municipal ownership, show
Ing conclusively by figures and sta
tistics that could not be disputed that
In cities that own their public utili-
ties--water works and lighting plants
that the public receives better SER
vice at lower rates and that the mu-
nicipaiities receive the large profits
mat the plants earn. He had the
ngures TO prove that the Sumter
Lighting Company has earned In sew
en- years more than enough to pay for
the plant. He also proved that sum-
ter is paying higher rates than any
1870 WV" w tho Sdiue class In this
section OF the country. Also that the
local corporation is tremendously over
bonded and capitalized in compari-
son with the actual value OF the plant.
and that the city of Sumter and the
citizens are paying rates that en-
aoied the corporation to pay interest
on s252.0o0 In bonds and dividends on
100000 OF watered stock. He stated
that he was I'm favor OF the purchase
or the plant at fair valuation, based
upon the actual worth OF the physical
property-not upon the bond and
stock issues outstanding-or, IL the
owners OF the plant show themselves
unreasonable aid refuse to sell at
fair price. then to build a new plant
AT the conclusion OF Mr.. jennings
argument Chairman O'Donnell called
for replies. and no one volunteering
asked Mr.. g. q. Rowland to discuss
tho proposition from the ncgativ,
oofnt or Wow. Mr.. Rowland related
his personal experience as one of the
owners OF the Sumter Lighting plant
a number of years ago. which con-
vinced him that 1t wos an Improbable
enterprise. lie Is opposed to munici-
pal ownership at this time. He sug-
gested In lieu of the immediate pur
chose OF the existing plant the cree
tion OF a new plant by the city. the
renewal of the contract with tn
company for short time until tn.
war is over and conditions become
normal Mr.. Jennings replied to Mr.
Rowland. Before the meeting ad-
journcd a rising vote on the question
was called for and. with few excep
tions. the crowd stood up in favor OF
the acquisition by tho city of its owr
lighting and power system. The
meeting was ninety-five per cent for
municipal ownership.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-20

The wool for sweaters has been re
.eivcd at headquarters. The follow
ing is the latest instructions for knit
ting The sweaters:
1 pair Red Cross needles No. 8.
Cast on - stitches.
Knit .. purl ;, .or , inches
i[E!t aclCss and purl back for 10
inches.
Knit 1 row.
ca Anit 9, purl across; and knit
last 6 stitches.
(B) Knit all the way across.
Repeat Al and (B) for s inches
Knit across and back times
(.naking 4 ridges.)
Knit C; then purl /. knit /, for Ii
stitches; knit 6.
Find off 26 stitches for neck.
First Shoulder:
Knit G; then purl /, knit /. for /,
stitches: knit 6.
Knit Z; then purl /, knit /, for 10
stitches; knit 8. Continue to knit
ana purl back and forth in this way
Ia times, which leaves the wool at in
ner edge
Break off wool and tie it on at nec;
cpc ming for
Second Shoulder.
Knit Z; then purl /, knit /, for ic
stitches; knit 6.
Knit 6; then purl /, Knit /, for Il
tltChcs; knit 8. Continue to knit ana
purl back and forth in this way Ii
times, which leaves the wool at in
Lcr edge.
Cast on 26 stitches; knit 6; then pur
|, knit /, for / stitches; knit g.
Knit across and back S tiincs
! (riaking 4 ridges).
! CO Knit all the way across.
ID Knit 6; purl across; and kni,
last & stitches.
Repeat Co and CD for 8 inches
Knit across and purl back for II
inches.
! Purl 2, knit ., for 8 inches
| Bind off loosely. Sew up sides leav
ing 9 inches for armholes.
Single -Crochet l row around necl
and armholes.
! Measurements: Neck (Who,
, Stroched), II 1-2-12 IL inches
Across chest (not stretched), 17-2t
inches.
Those who have any idea of knit
ting sweaters are urged to cut tn,
above directions out and save them
as the supply of these instructions il
limited
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-20

Mrs. :. a. Brand has received no.
lice that her son. Maj. w. S. Brand,
+ Augusta. Ga, of the L S. Engineers
has arrived safely in France. Major
weeks ago and was in this city about
three weeks ago on a farewell visit to
his mother. Maj Brand has been su-
ocrintendent Of the Georgia Railroad.
With headquarters in Augusta for
many Years
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-20
COIOrcd Red Cross Fund.
County Agent

Stateburg. July 1S.-There have
teen contributed to our Red Gross
chapter since last reported the fol
owing: Miss Thominsina White, 81;
Mrs. Roche Fricrson 81; Mrs. Jac
Atkinson. 81; Mrs. Mary Brown. 81
Mrs. Henry Moody, 81. Messrs
Odonell Pced. 81; Eugene Reed. 81
Caesar Clca. 81; Willie Singleton, 81
Brass Wright. Jr, 81; Willie Hunter
81: Joseph burgess. 81; total, $12.00.
Mrs. III. d. Taylor, Secty.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-20

ono hundred and fifty negro s.
:cemcn lor, sumter at o'c!ocl We'd
noalay over a. c. l.. on a special trair
for Camp Jackson. The men ASSEM-
bed at the Court House at 1.@'
whore shor, exercises were held in
;hcir honor. They then formed ~
column Of rours and marched
,hYou-h Naiu street TO tho station. ac
companicd by a large crowd of ne
gro friends and relatives. The entire
crowd seemed TO bc in high spirit,
and anxious 10 get to camp.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-20
Bonds OF the Fourth Liberty Loan.

Bonds OF the Fourth Liberty Loan
are now being turned out by tn"
thousands daily by the Treasury
Burcau OF Engraving and Printing
Tho bonds are similar In form and
Ccsign 90 these of the third loan. and
space has been left ON each bond for
Insertion of the exact terms of tn
bonds
II Is believed that sufficient mum
Ecr Of the bonds will bc ready to make
possible immediate delivery OF al
bonds of tho fourth lo1n as they ar;
a.. l. sell
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-20
WRECK AT TIMMONsvILLE.
Freight Trains I'm Rear End Collision
This Morning.

freight train No. 219 ran into No.
200 at Timmonsville about 3 O'Clock
this morning. The caboose of No.
200 was completely wrecked and some
other damage was done.
Flagman Guy Killian of No. 200
was caught in the caboose and killed.
Mr.. Killian was from North Carolina
but has been on the Sumter-Augusta
run for several years and has many
friends i'm this city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-20

A citizen Of Lee county, who has
had considerable experience in poll
tics since long before Lee county was
established, stated Il few days ago
that Thomas G.. Mcleod would ro-
ccivc a ma ajority OF the votes cast IN
Lee county i'm the first primary. Thr
indications are that he will also re.
cciy" u large vote I'm sumter county.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-20

All graduates Of the last class il
Surgical Dressings may get their Ger
tificates and red crosses by calling a
headquarters for them.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-20
Red Cross Notes.

The Surgical Dressings workroon,
VIII be closed until the allotment fol
july Is sent in from Atlanta head
quarters. Notice OF this will appea,
IN this paper
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-20

Sweet potato storage" is the ti:l'
al Farmers Rullctin go recently js.
sued by the Department Of Agricu,-
ture at WashinCton. Send to the D;-
vision Of Publication for n copy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-20

The wor'> or fight ordinance of thn
Il y of %U.'tcr is now IN effect. and 80
''"forv w.ll nc permitted in the cly.
i WORT or got Out Of Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-20

Tn" club books close on Tuesday.
July 23rd- nest Tuesday II YOU DO
not sign the roll you cannot vote in
,hc primary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-20
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-20

many Years.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1918-10-24

and pupil of Townley, and for fay.
orlng the election of S. j. DOYLE, the
democratic candidate.
League Opposed the War.
Mr., Burke says Governor Fraz,er
the nonpartisan Lacquer, is backed by
socialists and that he did not sunnort
the administration in the prosecution
of the war" but on the contrary took
the same steps in opposition as his
leader, Townley. president of the
league
Mr., Burke says that Frazier took
the same position on the war "as does
the pacifist. the l. w, w. and the So
cialist," and adds
III everybody had taken the same
position we would have been unable
TO raise the money necessary to win
the war"
This disposes of the question of the
attitude of the Wilson administration
on the nonpartisan league. 1t is OPP
posed to it, and on loyalty grounds, as
stated by Mr. Burke a member of the
administration.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1918-10-24
NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT OF THE
CAPITAL STOCK OF AJAX MIN
ING COMPANY, WALLACE, IDA
no, OCTOBER II, 1918.

Notice is hereby given that at a
meeting of the Board Of Directors of
the Ajax Mining Company, held on
the 18th day of October, 1918, an as
sessment of one cent per share was
levied upon the capital stock of the
said corporation, payable on or before
the 18th day of November, 1918, to
Mr.. j. A. Havighorst, Secretary
Treasurer Of said corporation, at ia
West Fourteenth Avenue, Spokane,
Washington.
Any stock upon which this assess
ment remain unpaid on the 10th day
of November. 1918, will be delinquent
and advertised for sale at nublic auc-
ton, and unless payment is made be-
fore, will be sold on the 14th day of
December. 1918, at 800 o'clock p. m.
at the office of said company cat the
office of James +. Howarth Company,
COS Cedar street, Wallace, Shoshone
County, Idaho. to pay the uennquent
assessment, together with costs of ad-
vertisng and expenses of sale.
J. A. HAVIGHORST,
Secretary Treasurer of Ajax Mining
Company, ia West Fourteenth Ave-
nue., Spokane. Washington.
Oct 24-NoV- IA Ats
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1918-10-24

54l shares be retained in the treasury
until such time as il may appear ne
cessary and advantageous to the
board of directors of such corporation
to sell the same or distribute il, pro
rata among the stockholders of the
corporation"
II was further ordered by the reso-
luton that upon the ratification of
TINS action by the stockholders, the
president and secretary of the Sher-
man Development company are re-
CURED to execute all papers neces-
'"is 10 carry the same into effect.
Soon Be a Producer.
Inc agreement with Mr.. Day in
sures continuous development of the
property until it reaches the produce
i've stage and there is every reason
10 expect that stage to be reached
within a few months. AS is generally
known, the Sherman was formerly
hhoWh as the Union and is situated
near Burke, the present DEVELOPMENT
operations having been recently de-
scrlbed in the Miner. The raise from
NO, . tunnel is now over 100 feet
above the level and continues in
ftne body of lead silver ore. In the
Hidden Treasure tunnel, 500 feet be-
low No. ., drifting is expected to be-
gin within a few days, probably about
the LIST of December. The extension
Of this tunnel 900 feet is expected to
cut the same ore body that is expos
ed in No. and also in the Oreano
tunnel, 500 feet above No 5, and to
which the raise is being made.