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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-14
RAIN CHANCES POOR
Clouds, However, VIII Hang Ovep
Kansas Tonight and Saturday.
roday's Temperatures.

The temperature for the day av.
eraged degrees above normal The
wind at O'Clock this afternoon was
blowing IL miles an hour from the
south.
ing led Topeka people to hope for
rain and relief from the hot weather
of the last few days. but these air.
castles wire shattered by S. D. Flora,
meteorologist of the local weather
bure IL, w-lo- declares there Is no
chance for rain. altho 1t is badly
needed.
The forecast calls for tartly cloudy
lContinued on Page TwoO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-14
Oldest Resident Dead.

Solomon, Kan, June 14--Mrs. Eliz-
-abeth Driscoll, who died here recently.
was believed to be the oldest resident
of the state. She was 108 and had
lived at Solomon for thirty years De-
spite her advanced years she retained
health and strength until a fall last
winter, from the effects of which SHE
never fully recovered.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-14
RAN CARS THRU FIRE
lfotormen Saved Rolling Stock In
Car Barn Blaze.

St Louis, Mo, June 14.-Fire early
this morning burned probably dozen
street cars and caused damage esti-
mated at nearly 100000 to the car
sheds of the United Railways company
here.
from being burned by running them
thru the fire path into the street
The cause of the fire has not been
determined.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-14
DOWN Fl HUN PLANES
British Lose Only Four-Drop> Tons
of Bombs.

London, June 14.-Twenty-one Ger
man airplapes and a balloon were
destroyed and four enemy machines
were driven down out If control in
day and night fighting by British air.
men Wednesday and Thursday. the
war office announced day. Four
British planes are missing. Several
tons of bombs were dropped on enemy
objectives.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-14
Another Aviator Killed.

Fort Worth. Texas. June 1.-THE
ath of Cadet Gordon w. Cooper. of
.ansing. Mich. in 1.00o-foot fall at
Barron field late yesterday. brought
the total casualties at Fort Worth avi-
alton fields to sixty-one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-14
Support of Ford by President
Causes Stir.
They Agree on After-the-Waf
Program.
CATER TO ORGANIZED LABOR
New Political Alignment Fore.
cast by Many.
Jitney Maker VIII Run as q
Nonpartisan.

Washington. June IA. - H ary
Ford's decision to run for the United
States senate at the request of Presi-
dent Wilson has created a highly in
teresting political situation in cone
gress
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-14
British Casualties Heavy.

London, June 14.-British casualties
reported in the week ending today to-
tailed 34,171 officers and men, of this
4,447 being killed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-14

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-14

CONTINUED on Page Two.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-14

SERGEANT ROSS of Topeka wound
ed in France Today, have yor
honored the flag he followed?
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-03

of the cost of a session of the gener
al assembly was Inaccurate; that it
only cost $4,000 per year; that the
State board of charities and correc
tions cost but $4,000 per year and
saved the State more than it cost by
making those who are able to pay
in the colleges. Mr. Cooper said he
could see no honest way by which to
curtail now. He pledged his support
to law enforcement; said that the
war is the paramount issue in the cam
paign and will continue to be the
paramount issue if he is chosen gov
ernor.
Junius T Lilies and Geo " Wight
man, for lieutenant governor; John
+ Swearingen and Victor Rector for
State superintendent of education, ad
dressed the voters. All of them
made splendid efforts, and the greater
rar. of the crowd remained to hear
them.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-03
CITATION NOTICE

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
County OF Lexington.
BY George S. Drafts. Esquire Pro
bate Judge.
WHEREAS, NJ. D. Corley made
suit to me to grant him Letters of
Administration of the Estate of and
effects of Preston S. Corley.
THESE ARE THEREFORE to cite
and admonish all and singular the kin
dred and Creditors Of the said Pres
ton S. Corley deceased, that they be
and appear before me, in the Court
of Probate. to be held at Lexington
CH S. C. on II July 1918 next, after
publication hereof at II o'clock in the
forenoon, to show cause if any they
have why the said Administration
should not be granted.
GIVEN under my Hand, this . day
of July Anno Domini 1918.
Geo. S. Drafts, a.. s.
Probate Judge Lexington Co. S. {.
Published on the 3 day Of July 1913
in the Lexington Dispatch News :.
weeks.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-03
COUNTY CAMPAIGN MEETINGS

The following has been fixed as a
schedule for the County Campaign
meetings at the last meeting of the
County Executive Committee.
Gilbert August 18th.
Pelon August 18th.
Swansea August 18th.
Brookland August 18th.
Chapin August 21st.
Pine Ridge August 22nd.
Sunmerland August 24th.
Pledges of candidates must be filed
either with myself or the Secretary
Of the Executive Committee at Lees
vile, S. C. by twelve o'clock August
18th.
C. NJ. Efird, Chairman Exc
cutive Committee.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-03
FARMERS MAY GRIND WHEAT
TODO ONE YEAR.

Washington, June 27-Upon com
plant of farmers of South Carolina
that the recent modification of the
regulations governing the grinding
of wheat by farmers permitting them
to grind three months supply did
not remedy the situation, Represent
ative Byrnes today had a conference
with Mr. Hoover and succeeded in in
ducing him to issue an order permit
ting the farmers of the south to grind
I II months supply Of -four. This
Glpply will be determined by allow
ing II pounds Of flour per month Der
person, dependent upon the farmer
including tenants.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-03
For Cotton Weigher

| hereby announce myself for reel
ection to the position of Cotton Wei
CHER at Swansea and pledge myself to
abide BY the result of the Democratic
primary. If reelected I promise
honest and faithful service, as I have
rendered in the past.
I'D. John Y. Hutto.
| hereby announce myself canSi-
date for the position of Cotton Weigh
er at Swansea and pledge myself to
abide BY the result Of the Democratic
primary If elected promise hon
est and faithful service.
H. BENNlE WILLIAMS.
| hereby announce myself 4 carldi-
date for the position Of Cotton Wei
CHER at Swansea and pledge myself
to abide by the result of the Demo
cratic primary.
J. G. Sharpe. !
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-03
MEETING AT CONGAREE
BAPTIST CHURCH

There will be prot1acted meeting
held in Congaree Baptist church at
Styx, beginning July the 18th the
second Sunday. Rev. M. F Allen pas
tor of Oliver Gospel Mission Of Colum
bia will preach at II a. m. and Rev.
Burt Todd pastor Of Riverside Bap
tist church Columbia, will preach at
8 p. m. Also every service during the
week. The public is invited to at
tend. All visitors cordially welcome.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-03
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Recognizing his ability and feel
ing confident that he will represent
the people of Lexington County fear
le@sly and sincerely. we hereby an
nounce the name of DR.. L. E. Dreher,
of Leesville, as a candidate for the
House of Representatives.
FRIENDS.
S. E. Smith, farmer-busiRess
man of Swansea, hereby announces
himself a candidate for reelection to
the House of Representatives from
Lexington County, subject to the
primary rules of the Democratic party
and as before "a farmer for farm
ers."
Recognizing his ability and spe-
cial fitness to represent his County
in the General Assembly; and, believ-
ing that the lower section of the coun-
ty should be represented, we hereby
announce Mr. H. D. Shumpert as a
candidate for the House of Repre-
sentatives from Lexington County,
and pledge him to abide by the result
of che Democratic primary.
FRIENDS.
Having been solicited to make the
race, J. Brooks Wingard is hereby
announced as candidate for the
House of Representatives in the coGa--
ing primary election. He will be gov
erned by the rules of the Democratic,
Party.
In recognition of hisrrsplendid ser,
vices rendered the County and State
during his two years as member of,
the House Of Representatives froas
Lexington County, we hereby AT
nounce Hon. T. Haskell Shull as
candidate for reelection, and pledge
him to abide by the result Of the DEM
ocratic primary election.
FRIENDS
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-03
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CARO-,
LIMA.
Scholarship and Entrance sxamina-
tons

tions.
The examinations for the award Or
vacant scholarships in the University
of South Carolina and for admission
of new students will be held at the
county court house OF Friday. July
y, 1918 at \. NJ. Applicants must
not be less than sixteen years Of age.
When scholarships are vacant after
July II. the will be aW;.rce ed 70 those
making the highest average AZ exam
nation. provided they meet The con
ditions governing the awari. Appll
cants for scholarship should write to
President Curreil for scholarship eX-
animation blanks. These blanks pre-
perly filled out by the applicant.
should be filed with President Cur
rell by July 5.
Scholarships are worth 500. free
tuition and fees, total Sl56. Next
session opens September IS, 1918.
For further information aGG cata!og
ue, address
THE PRESIDENT,
- +, 1-\-;I-C,oCr.rr- .I- - L
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-03
SEN. TILLMAN DEAD

United States Senator Benjamin
Ryan Tillman died at 4:20 o'clock
this morning at his apartments in the
city OF Washington, following q
stroke of paralysis on last Thursday
The funeral and burial will be held at
Centerville, Edgefeld County on to
morrow afternoon at o'clock. He
was II years of age.
The death of Senator Tillman leav
es only three candidates in the race
for the Senate-Cole L. Blease of Co
lumbia; N. 3. Dial of Laurens; and
James T. Rice of Anderson.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-03
PEAK RAISES $1,000.

Our attention has been called to
the fact that in publishing the amour
is raised by the different towns in
the second Red Cross drive. Evidently
this amount was included in the Cha
pin report Peak Raised $1,000 and
we gladly make this correction.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-03
FIRM NAME CHANGED.

Notice is hereby given that after
July 1st, 1918 B. A. Wessinger will
become a partner in the business for
merly conducted by J. S. Wessinger
at Chaplin and will continue to do
business at the same stand under the
firm name of J. S. Wessinger & Son.
All obligations of the former busi
ness will be assumed by the new firm
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-03
LEXINGTON cINNERS TO MEET

At a recent meeting of the South
Carolina Ginner's association held in
Columbia June 17th it was decided
that the quickest way to get the gin
ners organized would be to have each
county form similar organization
and Mr.. F. S Evans president of the
state organization has requested me to
ask the ginners of Lexington county
to meet at Lexington Monday July
9Th for the purpose of effecting a
county organization. Jas. Z Swygert
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-03
FOR PROBATE JUDGE

Recognizing efficiency service and
faithful performance of duty in the
past, We the Many Friends of George
S. Drafts announce him as a candi
date for reelection as Judge of Pro
bate for Lexington County and pied
ge him to abide By the result of the
Democratic Primary.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-03
OPENING BOOKS OF
SUBSCRIPTION.

Notice is hereby given that Books
Of subscription to the capitol stock of
The Hartley Mercantile Co., of Pelion
S. C will be open at the store of Hart
ley Mercantile Co., in Pehon on Fri
day July 5th at II o'clck in the fore
noon. MIM
Fred G. Hartley
J. Albert Hartley.
INCORPORATORS.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-03
ENROLL NOW

The enollment book for Gilbert
Democratic Club is roy at Ioor Hays
::tore and will remain there until July
%. All voters at the Gilbert pre-
cinct are urged to enroll On Or before
the above named date.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-03
T AGAIN WRITES
SENATORS ABOUT WHEAT,

IN our issue OF June OLn we publish
ed a letter from Solicitor George Bell
Zimmerman to our United States Sen
ators and representatives in Congress
from this district in regard to the mil
ling of wheat by farmers. Since that
letter the federal food administration
has issued a new regulation allowing
farmers to mill a supply sufficient for
their needs until October, and allow
ing them. to store years supply of
wheat but the rule does not permit
the producer to sell any Of his supply
to his neighbors to be ground into
flour.
We publish below letter written
by Solicitor Zimmerman to the Sena
tors regard to this latter rule.-It
is as follows:
June 27, 1918.
Senator E. D. Smith,
Washington, D. c.
Dear Senator:
When l wrote you under date June
1st in regard to wheat conditions and
regulations governing the milling of
the same by the producers of it, you
were kind enough to manifest an in
terest in procuring some relief for
the farmers .affectcd.In the last few
days l have noticed though the pap
ers that some good has come from
the efforts made and that the farm
crs will be allowed to have ground
into flour suppy to last them until
October 1st.
Another very serious question
arises, and that is: What is the farm
er to do with his surplus wheat, all
that he has in excess of enough to sup
ply him until October 1st? A state
ment was CARED in the papers to the
effect that he will be allowed to keep
enough wheat to supply him flour
for the entire year, if he has it; bnt
as stated in my former letter, and as
is we'll known here and elsewhere, it
is utterly impossible for the farmer
in this territory to preserve his wheat
$50 as to have it ground in winter mon
tbs. The statement read by me also
says: Farmers will not, at the pres
ent time be permitted to sell wheat
to their neighbors to be ground into
flour" In case one has a surplus over
a years supply, what is he to do with
it?
The farmers generally with whom
l have talked do not object to govern
ment regulations, in fact they expect
them but they had hoped that the gov
eminent would hit upon some rule
which would permit them to have
their years supply of flour milled be
! fore the weevil attacks the grain, and
further that they would be permitted
as soon as possible, to make disposi
ton of any surplus which they might
have over years supply. A large
quantity Of wheat in this territory
will become useless for milling pur
j poses, if it is kept too long.
! If You can do anything further in
i this matter, it will be appreciated.
! hope you understand that l have
no disposition to interfere with the
j business of someone else. But / fee
H.. the tines and conditions wa1
iant every loyal and interested citizer
=: Go:::.~ ~ ~ cal., cth>r 5y action OF
ji::.,.c 10. - aid The government.
= n ::,t: personal regards / am
Sincerely yours,
Cco@e Eel Zimmerman.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-03
IRMO GOES OVER TOP

The Irmo district in the recent War
Savings Stamp drive was the first IN
the county to "go over the top" The
having been over sub
scribed more than S11, 100000 being
raised.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-03
ANNOUNCEMENTS
GEORGE BELL ZIMMERMAN
FOR CONGRESS
THOS. c.. Mcleod
BlSHOPVILLE, S. c.
CANDIDATE FOR MEMBER OF
CONG SEVENTH DISTRICT

l hereby announce myself as a
candidate for reelection to Congress
from the 7th Congressional District
subject to the rules and regulations
Of the Democratic Party.
A. F. LEVER
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-03
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

! hereby announce myself cands
date for re election to; the Office OF
County Treasurer and (. promise 40
faithful service in. the future as I
have rendered in the past. | pledge
myself to abide by the rules Of the
Democratic party.
. c. E Leaphart.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-03
RAST-FCRT.

RAST-FCR1.
Holy Trinity Lutheran church was
the scene of a simple, but very impres
sive marriage service, on Sunday at
ternoon June %, when Miss Rean
Mary Fort became the bride of Lewis
Oliver Rast, of Swansea. Promptly
at six o'clock the bride and groom mar
ched down the middle aisle to the
strains of "Lohengrin's Bride Chorus.
They were preceded by little Miss
Gladys Kneece who was flower girl.
They were met at the altar by the
groom's pastor Rev. T. A Shealy, who
performed the ceremony.
The church which was crowded with
the relatives and friends of the young
couple, was decorated with pot plants
and cut flowers, Carlisle Rast presid
ed at the organ, playing Mendellson's
Wedding March after the Ceremony.
Just before the appointed hour,
Miss Jimmie Fort sang "a Love Song
by Hastings"
The natural beauty of the bride was
heightened by her wedding dress of
white georgette, with touches of EN-
broidery in palest blue and silvers.
Her hat was of georgette, also and
she carried an armful of white carra
tions and ferns.
After the ceremony at the church
many friends gathered at Sycamore
Slope the home of the brides mother
to extend their congratulations.
Wedding cake and fruit punch
were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rast left by auto late
in the afternoon, for an extended
trip. 1t was their intention to go to
Washington, D. c. in their. car and
from there to more northern points
by train, The bride who is the elder
daughter of Mrs. Lessie H. Fort, has
spent all of her life here. Her father
was the late Capt. ]. G Fort, who was
the founder of IPeion. She was grad
uated from Limestone College, being
the youngest member of the class of
1916, receiving besides her A. B. de
gree diploma in Piano and one from
the Minnie Davis School of History.
She is very musical, and is the author
of a number of creditable unpublish
ed compositions.
!: The groom is the only son of Mr.
and Mrs. w. B. Rast
; Since his graduation from Wof
ford College, four years ago he has
been associated in business with
his father, being junior member and
manager of their manufacturing en-
terprises at Swansea. After July TO-
Mr.. and Mr:. Rast will be at home to
their friends at Swansea.
Hugh S. CroSson, son Of DR. D Il
Crosson of Leesville who has bcen
with The Murray Drug Company in
Columbia for the past several years
is now in the army and is stationed
at Camp Jackson. Drafts Crosson
another son of DR.. Crosson, is in the
last draft and will likely be called ir
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-03
FOR AUDITOR

Recognizing his ability and special
fitness for the position, We hereby an
nounce Mr.. D. L. Shealy as candi-
date for Auditor of Lexington Cour-
ty. and pledge him to abide by the
result of the Democratic primary
FRIENDS.
l hereby announce myself a can
didate for Auditor Of Lexington Coun
ty, subject to the rules Of the Demo
cratic party
E. W. Burnett.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-03

s. G. UNIVERSITY. Cciurnhiss 5.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-26
Other Men s Views
An Editorial That May or May Not Square
With The Views Of The Forum
The Kansas City Star,

The Kansas City Star:
Another old institution is threatened in Kan
sas-the summer normal school for teachers, In
counties 1t has been abandoned already,
and in its stead three~day lecture course has
been established.
From the beginning, so far back, indeed that
the Oldest citizen cannot recall when 1t was not
the custom, the summer normal school for teach
has been to the Kansas county seat what
the season" has been to Atlantic City. All the
a four-week term Of summer study. No teacher
would think of missing it, and the county seat
regarded it as Of more Importance than the coun-
ty fair or the old settlers reunion.
Next to the Christmas holidays the teachers
normal" the big event socially of the small
town. When the teachers came to town on
Saturday before the beginning of the term, the
folks who scheduled to take teacher to
room and board went to the office OF the
county superintendent to speak for the young
woman, who used to teach the children out at
Rock creek before the family moved to town.
paper printed the list of homes and gave the
names Of teachers who were being "entertained'
in them, just as the city papers print the list Of
those occupying boxes at the horse show.
The first week of the normal" there was
the teachers reception" where the mayor made
a speech telling the teachers how proud the old
town felt to receive them, and assuring them
that they held the destiny of the nation in their
hands, and after the speech the promenade"
where every one found partner and marched
around the room, getting acquainted. 1t was
the nearest approach possible to the dance, for
in the good old days dancing was prohibited for
the school teachers.
The second week of the normal was marked
by the Dig lawn fete' IN the court house square,
where the town folks gave the teachers ice cream
and cake and lemonade and the young men de-
serted the town girls in order to "eat supper"
with the schoolnaarms from the country The
old home town band always donated its services
for this occasion and the band boys their
gold braided uniforms in honor of the event.
The town mayor made another speech to the
teachers on this occasion, telling them how
proud every one was of them, and how the des-
tiny Of the nation was in their hands
Them there was the annual Evolutionary con-
test, which had to be held in the opera house"
made another speech to the teachers, in which
he again placed the destiny Of the nation in their
hands And sandwiched in between the big
events Of the normal there were church "socia-
bles and lawn parties and moonlight nights
ana the next summer about one-half the teach
Of the year before came to live in the county
seat town as wives Of the young men they had
met while attending the normal the year before
1t was grand and glorious old custom, and
the next legislature, after passing the appropria-
ton bills, should pass law to keep it alive
What's three-day lecture course compared to
the old-fashIoned teachers normal. Shucks.