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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-06

Prof.. T.. Marion fucker Of the Law
beIartment or the University OF
seufh carohna. delivered the second
" Ahe series of Monday lectures at
the oiris High school at l2.sO today.
The attendance was somewhat larg-
ethan on last Monea-, ths number
OF 4ersinsss men being notieeabiy
greater, bun there was still room for
more In the auditorium. and until ev-
err seat Is filed at these lectures II
Win be felt that the people of Sumter
are nesiectips an opportunity that
cnines to few towns. Prof. Rucker
pcke on the subject: why the Unit
Cd States In in The War" He dealt
largely with facts that all careful
readers Of the press should know In
Eenernl way but that few take tho
time or thought to arrange logically
In their own minds so as to arrive
At n definite conclusion. He dealt
clearly with the facts and drove
nome the thought and the conviction
that America could not do other than
throw It's full strength. physically,
financially and morally into the strug-
vie that France and England have
bsnn making for more than three
years to save civilization. democracy
and christianity from overthrow by
a ru-h'ess and scientific barbarism.
~ his, brief Introductory remarks
Plot Rucker congratulated Sumter
UPON doing the logical thing In utiliz-
in<.she Monday holidays for lectures
oA fhe war issues. He said II was
1s sensible and the logical thing for
every community throughout the
rpitad states to do. but so far as he
Knew sumter was the only town that
han shown the forethought and initi-
stire TO do a.. The exercises were
opened with two patriotic songs by
he school pupils. a prayer by Rev. ].
r,lNiaricu and song ny Miss Marie
Rotholz. 80
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-06
COiored- Auxiliary Red Cross.

On Wednesday afternoon the Al
tucks Community Club held u meet
ing at the residence OF Mrs Leila Il
Williams. In spite OF the very In
clement weather the club was I'm full
attendance 10 hear Mrs. A. C. Phelps
who spoKc of the work OF the RED
Cross. and i'm a very impressive man
ner explained the necessity of every
loyal American TO cooperate with tht
food administration for the success.
o.: food conservation. The spirit o,
patriotism. ana the evident determi
nation Of each member 10 be loya
permeated the meeting all the way
through. Mrs. G.. a. Lawson, super.
visor OF clubs. offered some helpful
suggestions which were gladly ac
copied Mrs. i.eila R. Williams, chair
man OF the club. is ably assisted by {
well orggnized unit. They have re
ported TO The Rcd Cross headquarter:
this week one suit Of pajamas and
seven comfort pillows.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-06

husler Zach X. barr has returned
10 Camp SEWER after fve-day fur
Tough with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis Darr.
Capt. Edwin Randle. who is sta
toned at Camp Jackson. has been
appointed reglmentai adjutant of the
sl7th Field Artillery.
Mrs Abe Ryttenbcrg has returned
from savannah. where she has been
vIniting relatives.
Mlss Josephine wachiet OF savan-
nah. Ga. Is visiting her aunt, Mrs.
Abe Ryttcnberg.
Mr. David Baker returned to Camp
sevIer this morning after visiting rel.
ativcs In the city.
Misses Rubie Andrews and Marie
Mepougall. of Columbia. are spend
ips the weekend with Miss Lilly Fol
sfem! ~
Miss Grace Reynolds left yesterday
for charleston. where she went to nj {.
tend the senior hop at the Citadel.
Mr. Geo. huffman left Friday for
Charleston to join the naval hospital.
whore ne enllatcd about month ago.
NJ and Mrs. Eli Jackson. after
spending some, time with their
danxhe'r. Mrs. c.. W. Mc'srew. have
returned To their home at Elloree.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-06

Chief of Police John II. Sumter was
ready This morning to register all
alien enemies who presented them
selves, as they are required TO do un
der orders recently issued by the Fed
eral government. They are REQUIRED
TO give 1ull Information Respecting
themselves as 10 nationality, place ~
birth. length OF residence in the
United states. occupation, present
residence, etc. All these facts are
entered on u blank to which tyo
photographs of the registrant are at
tached and also finger prints which
are taken by the registering officer.
y full description OF the rceistrant IS
also written on the blank. so that H.,
may be recognized and identified II,
case of need. There are few alters f.,
Sumter and CHIEF Sumter viii moi
have much work to do.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-06
Miss lennon Has Resigned.

Miss Mary Lennon, for the past
I'VE years Home Demonstration
Agent for sumter county. has resign
cd to accept u similar position i'm Lee
county and will enter upon the dis
charge of her duties i'm that county
next week. Miss Lennon leaves the
work i'm this county to take up the
same work in Lee for two reasons.
because she will he able to be- IN
home. her father living near ElliOtts
Lee county. and because the salar:'
offered by Lee to obtain her services
is larger than she has received from
sumter county. The larger salary
was not the first consideration. hut II
had some weight i'm influencing Mis-.
i.emmon's decision, as il was an evil
dence that the work that she has
done I'm Sumter county is appreciated
by the authorities OF q neighboring
county. The Hone Demonstrators
work is not as wei! organized Ii,
Les county as il is IL Sumter and II
was for the purpose of getting the
work on an efficient and progressive
basis that Miss Lennon was induced
TO make the change. The work in
this county will be continued by Miss
Annie Keels. who has been assistant
TO Miss Lennon for several months.
and an assistant 10 be selected as soon
as possible by the State Supervisor,
Miss Edith Parrott. Those who are
familiar with the work done by Miss
Lennon and especially those who
have worked with her and have had
the benefit of her instruction will sim
cerely regret her resignation. Sumter
county was one OF the first three
counties In the country to undertake
the home demonstration work and t.
employ an agent regularly. and Miss
Lennon had a great deal OF pionee
work To do. for II was n new field and
the practical application OF tho the
ories formulated hy tho directors o.
the work had to be worked out and
tested by experience. That she has
accomplished n valuable and practica
work for the county was most con
clusively demonstrated recently
when the people who have been III
close touch with the work rose en-
masse to protest against the proposal
that the work be discontinued. Will,
Miss Lennon will be missed the
work is left In capable hands and will
be carried forward on the broader
lines that have been planned by Miss
Keels.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-06
Must serve Fifteen Years.

Boston. Feb. IA sentence Of
hiteen years imprisonment i'm the
federal prison at Atlanta. imposed on
Pietro Romano. OF Lynn. convicted
by court-martial OF failing TO report
under the draft law. was confirmed
today by Brig. Con. John \. John
ston. commander Of tho Department
OF tho Northeast.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-06

Tlae I'm Annual 0esaion Nero Hooe
ComfesenCe In Ooaumhla.
The twelfth annual session Of the


Negro Race Conference Of South Car.
olina will meet at Zion Baptis.
Church. sos Washington St, Column
bia. February 18Th. Matters of great
Importance concerning the race IN
South Carolina are to he discussed by
leading men, white and coiored Thc
committee of arrangements is any
ious for only leading negroes to come
to this Conference, Wednesday, Feb
ruary lS. such as, preachers, teach
ers. farme-s. laborers and heads OF
societies.
For further information concerning
the conference colored men can ad
dress the Rev. Richard Carroll or the
Rev. j. G. White. ID. d., or any OF
tn following named members of tn"
committee of arrangements: james
~. Brigham. 1901 1-2 Assembly ST.. J.
$. Leevy, 1921 Taylor St.. W II
Thomas. 1917 Washington ST.
Among the speakers on the pro.
gram for Wednesday are DR.. e. D.
Gray. Secretary Home Mission lIonr1
Atlanta. Ca; Gov. Richard I. Man
ming. Hon. VIM. Elliott, Chairman
Council OF Defense: r. w. Westberry
Chairman Negro Council of Defense.
9. e. Bobo, Laurens; Joseph McC,,l
loueh. Emmett j. Scott and others
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-06

Effective. January 3oth. 1919. f. ].
Reardon ~ assistant food administra.
Tor for Sumter county rndcr appoint
mont from q. A. Lennon. county food
administrator. by order or William
Ehiott. Federal Food Admins
traitor FOR South Carolina. Mr.. Rear.
don has received his commission from
Washington.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-06

Washington. Feb. 4.--General Man
eyer. Iiez OF the Emergency Fleet
Corporation has asked the governors
oftf,e suites TO help enroll a quarter
q . fnilioR workcfs in shipyards by
Hftlns pros9smafiohs urging the en-
8GHseut. ~ mechanics. ~
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-06

FOR SAIE--F. q. b. cars Con,
Jackson. stable manure: very little
straw. Car load lots only. Chemi
cal and Fertilizer value rated very
high by Clemson college. A. A
Strauss, Sumter, s. C.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-06
Car Lots q Specially
Cars Average So Tons r

We are daily making shipments of this product into all of the
and being received with entire satisfaction excellent
and condition arrival IL destination.
1t cnaS objectionable such grass
oa straw the only bed ing used and the
quantity! but not sue make Objectionable
than its weight makes it
valuable fertilizer
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-06

Japan got To Vladivostock ahead Of
the Bolshcvilu ana may never come
away any more.-Spartanburg Her
aid.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1918-09-17
Renort of Registration

The registration OF the Is to 45 men
for military service, last Thursday.was
more than had been anticipated. The
total in the first district Of Burlington
county was 259S. OF this number 1885,
were native born; As naturalized citi
zens; II citizens by fathers naturaliz
alton before registrants because OF age
AZ declarant aliens who had taken on,
first naturalization papers; and 101
aliens. The number of white regist
rants was 246S; negroes 12S; Orientals
and Indians /.
In this district the number of reg
istrants aged Is was 1853; 10, 156; 20, 1e1
81, Is; 80, 81; 33, 179; "a, 175; IS, 1853
SO, 1913; 81, 1877: SO, 10; 80, 139; 40, 141
Al, 100; AZ, 1872; 4s, 1862; "A, 14O; As. TO-
The number of registrants in Mount
Holly was sos.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1918-09-17
Opinion by the Solicitor

There was much discussion over the
payment of the bills of Justices and
Officers, so the Board of Freeholders
asked Solicitor Peacock to give an
opinion on the liability of the county
for those items. Mr.. Peacock filed the
following with Auditor Worrell:
81 find under compiled statutes
page 1858, that no fees or costs shall be
paid by the county collector for The
services of any Judge, Justice or Off
Ger of any police or criminal couri
where such Judge, Justice or Office
receives salary. Therefore, under the
above law, it will be necessary for vol
to inquire from the various police
courts and municipalities OF this coun
ty for list of the Justices and Officers
receiving salary, and when the vari
Gus bills for criminal, drunk or disor
derby cases are presented, if you fine
they come within the above law, yol
will be justified in refusing payment 0
the same. II you find in a crimina
case that no constable was available
for the serving of warrant and that i
is SO stated on the back of the warran
that public justice warranted the serv
ice Immediately, then you can pay tn
| fees in such case. =
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1918-09-17
Liberty Sing

The fine weather on Sunday after
noon and the interesting programm,
promised, brought out the record at
tendance at the Liberty Sings thus fal
held in Mount Holly. AS usual, il
took place on the court house lawn.
The colored people carried out the
first part of the programme, consisting
OF the singing of plantation melodies
by large chorus of mixed voices
under the leadership of Reuben Gaines
number of selections by quartette Of
soldiers from the 8l1th colored infan.
try, Camp Dix, which were excellently
rendered, and stirring and eloquent
address by Rev. w. d. Perry.
Rev. A. H Hill, chairman of the
Mount Holly committee on colored sol.
diers recreational activities, was chair
man of the meeting.
The second part of the exercises con.
sisted Of the singing by the large au-
dience of selections from the commun-
ity song sheets.
A good programme is being arrang-
ed for the sing next Sunday afternoon.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1918-09-17
Republican Picnic

Nearly $50 members of the Republi
can party, with generous sprinklinf
OF those of other affiliations, met al
Rancocas Park, Saturday, to listen to
talks by gentlemen who had been in
vited to be present. United States
Senator Baird was on the ground early
in the afternoon but could not stay
Senator Frelinghuysen, Comptroller
Bugbee and State Treasurer Reed were
unavoidably detained. Governor Edge
and Congressman Bacharach were pres.
ent.
The Governor opened his talk by re.
ferring to his candidacy for United
States Senator. He said he had not
done much speechmaking, but with
the warm feeling he had always enter
tanned for the Burlington county
people he had made special effort to
be present. He referred briefly to his
Gubernatorial record and said he was
perfectly willing to stand on that plat
form. If he had done his duty. had
kept his pledges, then he hoped the
people would support him, but if they
felt that he had failed in any way then
he thought they should be perfectly
free to express their opinion on that
ground. Leaving that subject he
spoke at length on the work done by
the Republican party in all parts of the
country and Of the loyal support given
by it's members to the President and
he assured those present that in all
matters in which the welfare of the
public is at stake he will, if elected
Senator, do his utmost to serve the
people.
Congressman Bacharach was the
next speaker and he said he had not
made any political speeches. His
time at Washington had been taken
up entirelywith his duties as represent
alive of the Second Congressional dis
trict. and he said If anybody thought
it was soft snap to be Congressman
let him try it. Without referring to
his own candidacy, Congressman
Bacharach touched upon the subject Of
politics is adjourned, giving many
instances to show that such was not
the case at Washington. He felt that
there is great necessity for Republi-
can House of Representatives and he
felt that such would be the outcome OIL
the next election.
This concluded the. talking and
those present spent the rest of the
afternoon discussing local politics. All
the candidates for county offices were
on hand.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1918-09-17
Affairs at Court.

! At the weekly session of court, or
Thursday, several criminal cases were
disposed Of.
Howard A. Abrams, who on the pre-
vious Thursday had pleaded guilty tc
breaking and entering public school
building at Moorestown and stealing a
number of articles, was sent to state
prison for from one to seven years.
John Apologize, who pleaded guilty
to robbing Samuel Lambs store at
Wrightstown, was reported 10 have
been indicted into the military serv-
ice, and is now soldier at Camp Dix.
Louis Arnold, of Kinkora, guilty of
fornication, it was learned had not
been registered for military service.
This formality will be carried out and
ne will be given some position in the
army.
James Bennett was charged with for.
nlcation at Wrightstown. He pleaded
guilty. He said he is not citizen of
the United States, but is an English
subject He was released under bail to
appear before the court on September
26th. In the meantime it is presumed
he will enlist in the army, as he is
within the draft age.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1918-09-17
Lincoln Club Opened

The formal opening of the Lincoln
Soldiers Club, 22O Washington street,
took place on Saturday night with APP
propriate and interesting exercises.
The lawn in front OF the building
was prettily decorated with Japanese
lanterns, the house was illuminated
from top to bottom, and there was a
large attendance Of soldiers and citi.
zeDs.
The exercises consisted of instrument
tai selections by an orchestra of colored
soldiers from Camp Dix; address OF
welcome by Rev. w. ID Perry, pastor
OF St. Paul's M. E. Church; a patriotic
address by Senator Harold B. Wells;
addresses by H. J. Rupert, represen-
tative of the War Community Service,
and by Robert Street, who is charm an
of the club house committee.
The musical part of the programme
beside the orchestra numbers, consist
ed of vocal selections by male quar-.
tette of soldiers; solo by William H.
Bradley, entitled Deep River" the
singing of the'"Star Spangled Banner
by Miss Leotta Cotton and a solo bv
Mrs. Edward Cotton, with chorus OF
mixed voices.
Rev. A. H. Hill, chairman of the
local committee on colored soldiers re-
creations, acted as chairman of the
meeting and master of the ceremonies.
He offered prayer.
The programme was interesting and
inspiring, and was rendered in prompt
order.
The house is admirably fitted for the
purpose of club. 1t is located son a
large, well-kept lawn, with beautiful
shrubberY, and contains all necessary
dining and sleeping &C.
commodations. 1t is nicely furnis he'd
Throughout, has steam heat, and has
sleeping accommodations for SO
soldiers.
The property and furnishings are
owned by Mrs. E. B. Seals Ross, from
whom it is rented. She has been select.
ed as matron, and is excellently adapt
I'd for that position.
The club is conducted under the
supervision of the War Camp Com
munity Service, and is the only one in
New Jersey that has been provided for
colored soldiers. In addition to the
club house there is a building not far
distant, known as the bungalow rest,
which also will be open for soldiers.
Dances will be held there on Tuesday
and Thrsday nights.
Announcement was made that fine
victrola had been presented to the club
by Albert w. Atkinson, of the Victor
Talking Machine Company, and a
handsome United States flag by Will
liam c. WetheriIl.
During the evening free refreshments
were served to all present.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1918-09-17
Political Notes.

! One of the amusing parts of the cam
paign is letter received by THE News
from township clerk, asking what
time the polls will open and close on
election day. This clerk-with several
! others-has advertisements in another
paper announcing that the election
will be held and, notwithstanding the
notice has his signature attached, the
hour for opening and closing the polls
has been omitted as it has from all the
notices, and he writes to The NEWS for
the information he is supposed to have
given in his official notice. The polls
will open on election day at six O'Clock
in the morning and close at seven in
the evening.
Next Tuesday will be primary elect
ion day aud there ought to be good
vote polled. 1t is not only privilege
but it is the duty of every citizen to go
to the polls and express preference
for the candidate who desires to be on
the ticket or party. Very frequently the
voter has some business that he thinks
needs his special attention and that
there will be enough votes cast with
out his. This is a mistake. There are
several matters that need careful at
tention at the ensuing election. In
this township there will be vote on
Liquor or no liquor" and the subject
of small board of Freeholders will be
considered throughout the county.
The polls, under the law passed by the
last Legislature, will open at half-past
twelve and keep open until nine
o'clock in the evening. This will give
every voter chance to get to the polls.
Do not rely upon your neighbor doing
what you ought to do yourself. Go to
the polls and cast your vote according
to your own judgment and desire.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1918-09-17
Entertaining Soldiers

The Ankokas. Soldiers club, Mount
Holly, is becoming so popular with
the men in uniform that its capacity
at times is being overtaxed Last
week was an exceedingly busy time at
the club. The number Of meals serv-
ed was 1861, and on several nights the
sleeping accommodations we're in
sufficient. Donations of potatoes,
peaches and beets from farmers were
received during the week and much
appreciated. These contributions as
sist materially in serving cheap meals
to the soldiers, all of whom express de-
light at the good service, good food
and low prices maintained at the club.
This house not onlyaccommodates and
gives pleasure to many visitors, but is
the information bureau for all sundry,
religious, fraternal, amusemen t
and social activities of the town and
vicinity. Persons desiring to enter
tain soldiers in any manner need only
to telephone to the club and any
number of men will be sent wherever
desired.
The Presbyterian and Methodist lee
ture rooms were open on Saturday
night to entertain soldiers, and a
number of the men took advantage of
the pleasant social features provided.
Beginning September 18th, dances
for soldiers will take place every We'd
nesday and Saturday night, in the
Masonic Temple, Mount Holly,
Under the direction of the War Camp
Community Service. Girls who at
tend will come only by invitation of
patronesses, and proper chaperonage
will be maintained.
Free moving pictures of an educa
tional character, addresses, and other
forms of suitable entertainment for
soldiers will be held in the Mount
Holly theatre every Sunday afternoon
at three o'clock, beginning September
18th, under the auspices of the War
Camp Community Service,
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1918-09-17
Heavy Loss by Fire

Harry Nixon lives on the farm of ]
Howard Burr, on the road from Smith
vile to Jacksonville. He hai been tt
the fair Thursday and as he drove VI
to his home about seven o'clock in the
evening he noticed smoke coming
from one of the barns at the extreme
eastern end of the place. The wind
was blowing from that direction and
the fire started in part of the farm
W here the flames would spread rapidly
t owards all the other buildings. and
dwelling house and this they did
rapidly. In a short time the entire
lot Of barns, COW houses, and other
buildings were a mass of flames and
the sky was illuminated so that the
light was seen for miles.
Two engines went from Mount
Holly, one from Columbus and one
from Burlington, but as is the case on
nearly every farm there was a lack of
water and the chemical engines were
powerless to do anything except
to watch the dwelling which was in
danger from flying sparks several
times. A large tree in front of the
house probably aided in preventingithe
sparks from reaching the house, but
two other trees not far away caught
fire and burned for long time.
The farm was formerly the property
OF William G.. Lippincott, ST., by
whom some of the barns were built.
To these Mr.. Burr had made additions
and 1t is doubtful if any farm in the
county had more barns and stables
than this one. In them were stored
the grain and hay that had recently
been gathered and there were. several
hundred bushels of rye destroyed.
Wagons, machinery and harness all
went. Fortunately there was not
any live stock in the buildings.
The loss has not yet been estimated
but Mr.. Burr said, Thursday evening.
that it would far exceed the amount of
insurance
How the fire started is a mystery.
The man employed on the place said
he was in the fields driving the cattle
up when he saw the flames. Before he
could get to the barns the fire had
reached such proportions that he was
powerless to do anything to stop the
damage.