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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-05-17
Johnny Mine Dead
Was Medicine Man of The
kickapO0s

Douglas. Ariz., May 12.-Johnny
Mine. medicine man of the kickt-
poos. friend Of numerous officials at
Washington and canny negotiator ut
Washington for his tribe is dead, but
his funeral will not be held till six
months. perhaps six years hence when
the money from his estate is avail
able to buy presents for all the tribe.
Then dance Will be held all night
and the presents will he distributed at
daybreaR.
NJ. ]. Bently business agent for the
tribe says Johnny Mines real name
was -Me-Qua-C Che. which means
Leaning Tree" He represented the
kickakoos in all negotiations With the
government Mine had often proved
more than q match for crafty white
who h"d designs on the kickakoos.
He had been TO Washington Il
number of times and on sdch trips al
ways wore Prince Albert coat and a
high silk hat.
a peck of corn will be buried at
his: head to sustain him until he
reaches the happy hunting grounds
There. say the Indians. will be murn
tooG awaiting Johnny. for during his
long life he has killed dog each
sprin" and sent him along ahead 10
forage FOR game aGai: ST lhc day $
n.t:stnr arrived
Mine WAS unmarried and leaves no
Immediate relatives ii" had an NJ
acc tract Of alfalfa in oklahoma said
10 be worth $4,000.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-05-17
Fiume May Be Given Up
Italy Inclined to Press. for Lon
don Treaty

Paris. May (Havas)-Italy. ac-
cording 20 The Echo de Paris seems
inclined to cease pressing, for the
time at least. her claim 20 Fiume and
to demand fulfillment Of. the treaty
of London. upon which her Dalma-
tan claims We're originally based.
In several of the newspapers the
view is taken thattit is in order for
France and Italy TO conclude Il formal
pact OF friendship and alliance while
in some quarters regret is expressed
that Italy was not invited 10 join the
defensive alliance proposed lor
France. and the United States and
Great Britain AS regards the peace
situation. so far as Germany is con-
cerned. the allies are firmly resolved
to present a firm resistance 10 the
Teutonic protests and naneuvers, The
Figaro declares
The Petit Parisien quotes: Colonel
Henry. the French liaison officer. as
specifically denying the runlor that
the German delegation was TO return
to Germany. He said. however, that
it was possible Count von Brockdorf-
Rantzau the chief Of the deleSatlon.
would go 10 Weinar for conference
with the government.
Advices from Versailles today stat
ed that the contemplated trip OF
Count Won Brockdorff-R Rantz1u TO
Germany was believed to be incnli-
nent.
Already six members Of thr German
delegation have left for home. They
were the bearers. however. OF reports,
ETC.. and the personnel Of the parry
was v:.riouSly made up OF technical
advisers and assistants 10 the ch:"i
plenipotentiarics.
The Journcl deS Ocbats is another
newspaper which comments on the
reports that the German delegation
would not sign the treaty, but would
; leave France and it declares that
these reports appear to be ground
less.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-05-17
Liquor Forces Busy
Plan to Begin Fight in Congress
On Prohibition

New York. May l1.-Pians for the
fight against national prohibition 10
be opened ut the outset of the special
session Of congress called BY Pre:'l-
dent Wilson for May - were ar
nounccd here today at Headquarters
of ;he Association Opposed to Nat
ional Prohibition.
The federal prohibition amendment
effective January 6 will be attacked
by Representative Reuben l.. Haskell
of Eoston by the Introduction Of 4
resolution providing for its repeal an"
:, second resolution calling FOR Il t'"f-
crendum on il in every State OF the
Union Representative james a. CAT
liNaa Of Boston, il WAS said. would
:oin forces in the sight.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-05-17
Man and Two Boys
Killed
Coast Line Train Strikes Auto
mobile at EbeneZer

Florence. May 12.-Maxy Odon,
aged 80. Ellis Davis aged 1G, and
Robert Blaton aged II, were killed
Sunday afternoon 1T 7.30 o'clock when
their automobile was struck by an
Atlantic Coast Line passenger train
at the Ebenezer crossing FIVE miles
from here The two boys, Davis and
Blanton. appear TO have been killed
outright Mr. Odom lived about thirty
minutes but never reg;lined conscious
ness after being thrown from the
car. Grover, Odom, aged le, son
OF Ai:tXy Odonl. was thrown a dis
l:trcc lrom The track into the ditch
and escaped with only Il few minor
bruises.
DR.. +. G.. Gregg. who reached the
scene few minutes after the tragedy
brought the injured la dto Flor
cncc and his wounds were treated.
Today the boy is seemingly as we'll as
cvc:. His escape was miraculous.
All Of the victims Of the tragedy
were from Darlington county, their
home being near the Indian Branch
section five miles from the town.
They had been on n visit 10 Ed Hill
in this county and We're returning
home when the accident occurred.
Ellis Davis was driving the car and
on the seat with him was Grover
Odon,. The cider Odom and the boy
Robert Blaton occupied the rear seat.
The impact Of the locomotive seems
TO have ccntercd upon the rear Of the
car
When seen this morning Grover
Odoni stated that no one in the car
saw the approaching train unit! it
WAS upon them. The oncominS train
he stated. struck the automobile al
most before they knew it was upon
them. The bodies of the dead were
terribly mangied. II was midnight
before Coroner Smith completed his
inquiry BY that time relatives had
arrived from Darlington and taken
charge Of the bodies. Mr.. Odom was
a married man and leaves "a widow
and five children He was q well
known farmer Of Darlington county.
The boys, Davis and Blaton, were
friends of the Odoms and had been
invited TO take the automobile ride
with them. They were driving Il
Maxwell car Except for the engine
it WAS torn into fragments.
Those who saw the accident cannot
account for H. There is 4 clear view
Of the railroad track at the crossing
extending for almost u Lnlilr. The en-
ginccr &. II. faltlkcr. testified that
he blew the crossing rs we'll as the
station signal, and that he was run
ming 30 miles an hour. The automo-
bile driven at about the same speed.
The only surviving member Of the
party. Grover Odom. could offer no
testimony ut the inquest on account
Of his daZed condition. but stated to-
day that he did not see or hear the
train until it was upon him.
After taking testimony the coroncr''s
jury rendered :: verdict that Mr..
Odom and Davis and Rlaton had
come to their deaths by being struck
by a railroad train on the Atlantic
Coast Line tracks.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-05-17
The ll7th Engineers
Carolinians Reach Camp Jack
son from Camp Merritt

Columbia. May 1O.-The train bear
ing approximately 400 men and thir-
teen officers OF the 117th Engineers.
RAINBOW Division. arrived in Colu,a-
b:a shortly after i O'Clock tonight
and immediately went TO Camp Jack
son. They were in command of Col
7. Monroe Johnson. of Marion.sS. 6.
Ar )ng the engineers were the South
Carolina companies. from Spartan
barg. Columbia and Marion. The
train was from Camp Merritt. " j.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-05-17
Discharges from Navy
All Temporary Officers Will Re
ceivc Release Within Few
Weeks

Washington May All t"npor-
:,rv officers who entered th. navy for
The war period only will be released
within Il few weeks Acting Secretary
Roosevelt announced today. They
will he replaced by reserve officers
&cccptin. commissions with the aS.e"
n1cn to remain in the service until six
months after peace IS declared.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-05-17
Hi-Y Cub.

On last Sunday afternoon the Hi
Club held tho final meeting, OF the
season. Judge T. d. Fraser made 4
very appropriate talk on mother
CARRYING out the idea OF Mothers Day
MI VII am Moore sang a solo. ac-
companied by Mrs. Stubbs on the pi-
ano. which was enjoyed.
DuPre Rhamc was elected preSl-
dent. Harold DeLorme vice president
for next year. In Il short talk these
new officers Of the club pledged
themselves TO even bigger and bet
ter things for the HiY Club next
Year.
\ rising vote of thanks WAS given
the secretary OF the y. NJ. G. a. for his
interest in the Hi-Y club.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-05-17
Row in Republican
Camp
Senator Lodge Announces Post
poncment of Contest for
Chairmanship

Washington. Aiay 13--ln arranging;
to,iay for The Organization of tn"
conference OF Ecpublican senators to-
morrow the leaders planned TO posi-
poue action on The contest Owe: li.'
proposed election of Senators Pe@r"S1
of Pennsylvania and Warren ~
Wyoming. as chairnen of the fia-
ance and Appropriations Comlnitic 8
respectively. Senator Lodge. Hrpns,!;
can leader. announced today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-05-17
Brutal Dictated Peace
Chancellor Scheidmann Rails
Peace Terms

London. Monday, May l2.--The pos
sibility of a change in the German
government as q result Of the repre-
sentation Of the allied peace terms
was discussed by Chancellor Scheide-
mann at Berlin today, according 10
an Exchange Telegraph Berlin dis
patch The chancellor denounced
the peace terms. which he said rep
resented u brutal, dictated peace"
it said.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-05-17
England to Pay
America

Washington. May l2-A ''c"rnpl"t"
and comprehensive settlement of all
cllinS between the United StItrS and
Great l:rtain growing out Of mllitar>'
on.ra1iorS has beer reached by the
.Nm"ric:n liquidation commission Sc"-
r.tar> nal<"r announced TODAY th"f
ander The settlement the british
Gnvcrnmen! would pay The United
States So 40 0G0 as net aad fin1l
adjustment
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-05-17

Paris. May 13-ln the peace treaty
with Austria. now we'll toward COM
pf"tion. the responsibility clause has
hccn inserted Identical with that in
the German treaty. with the cXccp-
ton that the first clause. providing
for the trial Of Former Emperor Will
liam is omitted The remaining clause
makes provision for the trial OF
military offenders by an international
court martial.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-05-17
Death.

Mr.. Walter C. Cleapcr. of this city.
formerly Of Charleston, died suddenly
at his residence. 302 Council street,
about 113O Saturday nigh after an
attack Of heart trouble which lasted
about an hour He is survived by his
wife and one daughter, Hattie Of this
city: thee sons. Clarence. of this
cit Walter, O.: Charleston: Richard.
oi Florence: one brother. y. II. Cieap-
OF af Washington l.. G and 6lte sis
ter. Mrs w s. Patrick. OF Summer
Vile.
His body was carried to Charleston.
and laid 20 rest in Magnolia cemetery
The beautiful floral offerings testi-
fed 70 his host OF friends and ac-
Quaintances.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-05-17

Mrs. James II. Mcleod. formerly
of Rembert. died at the home of her
sister. Mrs. w. r. Law, Sr.. early Sat
urday morning.
Her body was carried through the
country and laid to rest By the side
OF her only child in the Camden
cemetery.
She is survived by three sisters and
two brothers. Mrs w. r. Law. Sr..
of Bishopville. Mrs j. w. Clark OF
Augusta. Mrs. J Z. Reese of Congaree
and Rev T.. A Mcdowell OF Kings
tree, and w. L. Mcdowell Of CAM
den. The floral offerings testified to
her host of friends and acQuaint-
ances.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-05-17

Guarantee of Depository.

Whereas the Bank of Santee. sum
merton. s. c.. has been designated rs
a depository for the funds contribut-
ed and deposited by individuals for the
construction Of r highway across San
tee, ]. w w Davis. Cashier of sail
hank. do hereby obligate and agrc
to return the amounts contributed
and deposited in above designated
bank on the first day of Decemnrr
1919. Provided The state Highway
Commission or the Santee River
Crossing Co, have not begun the c":l-
struction work on Il crossing before
the above date
Bank of Santce.
by
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-05-17

Paris. May i;-Th~ Hun@.';,'"'
government has not yet accepted tn
invitation 70 name G"'"":'t"s
signing the peace treaty. but il = -
sumed here that the Belakuna 10: -
will. gladly take advantag" "f =
means of establishing relations vi
she outside wsrld.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-05-17
The Santee Bridge
People of summerton Section
Organizing to Push Campaign
for Needed Crossing of
River


After hoping and waiting loi wv
years or more for the state OF coe'i-
" authorities to provide the WAYS
and means or to take some ie'io''
that would insure the constructors %
a caasewav and bridge at Plnchh"S ;
Ta,liinr on ,he S:,ntee River. :,.1t:
nothing having been done. the pe'29-.
OF the Summerton section havs OK
eanized an association and are now
beeinninc a campaign that they con
1idently expect will result in the con-
strnction OF the crossing in the near
future. The purpose of the associa-
ton is 10 raise funds by pablo san-
scription in sufficient amount 10 Sc
cure a part of the Federal, good roads
appropria,ion that is available
through the state Highway CorlniiS-
sien. The officers of the association
are J. E. Kelly. President: W D. Nc
Clary. Vice President: W. W. Davis.
Trea snrer: d. C. Mason. Secretary.
The following contract is being
used in soliciting funds so that those
who MAY contribute will know exactly
what the:@ may expect. The secr>-
tary of the association states that the
campaign will be started in Sumter
county within the next two weeks:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-05-17

To Whom If May Concern:
We the above citizens Of Clarendon
county having been at work trying to
get crossing on Santee River be-
tween this county and Orangeburs,
and getting no relief from our court:
and State Representatives for the past
tive. years. we have formed the above
company to solicit the citizens OF
Clarendon. Lee Sumter, Orangeburs,
Calhoun and Dorchester Counties for
contributions to a fund to turn over
to Clarendon and Orangeburg counties
to use in meeting Federal Aid IN the
construction of q highway across the
Santee River at Pinckneys Landns.
Said Highway to be constructed upon
the estimate Of State Highway Com
mission Of South Carolina their Num-
Der Three. which has been approved
by them. and is as follows: Based on
steel bridge over river, three feet
above highest known water. creosoted
pile trestles across necessary water
WAYS in swamps and earth emban!.::-
ments averaging about four feet high.
which will be above average hign
water Said crossing will cost s154.-
47e00. We receive from Federal A's
against this amount s77.235.00 as set
forth in letter from the State Hi;:h-
way Commission to J. E. Kelly. S:i-
pervisor of Clarendon County. bearing
date Of March 21. 1919. which reads
as follows: With reference to pro
beg to state that it is simply MT
ter of you people raising the money
with which to meet Federal AID
Money raised from private subscrip-
ton may be turned over TO the county
and used for meeting this Federal
Aid" This leaves US balance TO
raise of s77.235.o0 and is s1S.$3n.0o
cheane,. than any other estimate made
by the State Highway Commission
for cross: ngs npon Santee River.
Believing that the citizens OF the
above named counties want cross
ing and are willing to contribute Z
a fund for this purpose. we herewith
submit the following conditions which
the above will be subject TO.
First. The road and bridge across
river is to be constructed under the
supervision of the State Highwa,
Commission of South Carolina and
work is to begin upon the constructor
as soon as funds sufficient are in hand
to warrant a successful completion oi
crossing approved by the said com
mission.
Second In case the Highway Com
mission fails to supervise the con
struction of the crossing. the Santet
Crossing Co reserves the right TO adj
yertise and receive bids from reliahit
contractors OF road construction. ant
have work done, safeguarding the in
terest of the contributors until III
completion thereof.
Third. In case the Highway Com
mission fails 10 receive the Fedora
Aid. the Santee River Crossing Co
reserve the right to construct privat'
crossing with q toll ferry. all toll
from said ferry after paying operat
ing expenses, to he paid to the con
tributors prorata.
Fourth: In case the contribution:
do not reach sufficient amount i'
warrcnt successful completion OF ;
crossing on the river. the Santet
Crossing Co. agrees to have its denoS
itory return the contributions TO IN
contributors in full.
Respectfully submitted.
Santee River Crossing Co.
do here
by contribute s.. to be governe'
and controlled by the above agree
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-12-11
JURY DISACREES;
PORTAGE CASE
Claim Is Made Wire Fencing Was
Not Shipped in Time and Four
Cows Died

Unable to agree, the jury in the
suit of the Page Woven Wire com
pany against E. r. Staudenmayer,
was discharged by Judge Chester A.
Fowler in circuit court at Portage. The
jurors first reported, telling the court
that they could not agree. They were
toldto continue their deliberations and
if possible arrive at verdict. They
could not.
The plaintiff sued for $1,000 and
George Staudenmayer filed an answer
and counter claim for $3.50. The latter
claimed that four cows died owing
to them having to be in the barn, as
the certain fencing ordered from the
plaintiff was delayed in shipment So
days. The company sued for the
amount of the material e. r. Stauden-
mayer was the agent for the plaintiff
company. The suit will probably come
up at the next term of court
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-12-11
NORTH FREEDOM
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

Last Tuesday we listened to two
very interesting book reports, 1.-THE
Wonder Workers" by Miss Myrtle
Deyhle and "The Land of the Long
Night" by Arthur Ritzenthaler.
The state high school Inspector Mr..
futon, last Thursday was here
Our history and English teacher,
Miss Herreid returned to her home at
Madison last Friday night.
The boys of the high school gave a
hard time party last Friday night.
The boys entertained the first part
of the evening. then there were con-
tests between the different grades and
the seniors received all the honors.
The latter part of the evening was
spent in dancing and playing games.
After this the boys served refresh
ments. Everyone enjoyed himself very
much and declared they had not had
such pleasant evening in number
of years.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-12-11
MRS. W. D. HOARD
is DEAD AT FORT
Widow of Ex-Governor Was Near
Iy so; Had Been Invalid for
Several Years

Mrs. Elizabeth B. Hoard, widow of
Ex-Governor w. d. Hoard, died early
Tuesday at her home at Fort Atkinson
She was aged nearly 80 and had been
an invalid for several years, failing
rapidly following the death Of Cover
nor Hoard in November 1918
Mrs. Hoard, formerly Elizabeth
Bragg, was born Feb. 8, 1910, in Yer
gennes VT and was married to Mr..
Hoard at Lake Mills, Wis, in 1860.
She resided in Madison from 1889 to
1891, during Governor Hoard's term
of office. She was cousin of the late
Col. E. w. Reyes Of Madison.
Mrs. Hoard is survived by three
sons, H. L. Hoard of the Jefferson
County Union, Arthur Hoard propri-
etor of the Hoard creamery and Of
the Better Sox knitting mills and F..
w. Hoard of Hoard's Dairyman be-
sides nine grandchildren and three
great grandchildren.
The funeral probably will take place
Thursday.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-12-11
HOLIDAY EVENT
AT REEDSBURC
Community Chorus VIII Sing and
Secretary Dinsmore viii Recite
a Christmas Story---at Armory

Reedsburg is to have big COM
munity Christmas program and sew
eral enthusiastic meetings have been
held to plan and make necessary ar
engagements The date has been Set
for Wednesday evening, December II,
ats O'clock, at the armory. The rea-
son for having it SO early is to not in
terfere with other Christmas pro-
grams and plans. 1t is to be free
entertainment, everybody being in
vited. The program will be varied
with interesting numbers for all tastes
The singing will be conducted by
Prof. Gordon of the state university
who has been drilling large chorus
at Reedsburg for some time. County
Y. M. G. A. secretary, c. H. Dinsmore
in his touching way, will recite the
Christmas story. There will be a
large Christmas tree and a treat for
the children. All committees have
been appointed and are busy.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-12-11
MADISON GIRL AND
LIEUTENANT SLIP OFF
TO CHICAGO AND WE'D

Miss Ida Meyers, daughter OF Mrs.
Elizabeth Meyer West Main street,
and a former baggage clerk at the
Park hotel, Madison who lately receiv-
ed surprise gift Of a Saxon roadster
from an unknown benefactor, Slip
ped from her home Friday night and
went to Chicago where she was mar
ried to Lieutenant Kenneth Custer
Kurtz Of Portland Oregon. Lieutenant
Kurtz met Miss Meyer while in Madi-
son as member of the personnel of
the student army training corps,
ranked as a second lieutenant. No
word has been received yet from the
bride and groom.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-12-11

FOR SALE-We have large mum
Der Of houses listed with us in the
city of Baraboo but we would like
to call your special attention to No.
IA on Second avenue. No. Is on
Sixth avenue. No. IS on Oak street.
No. 81 on Birch street. No. % on
Maple street, No. %, building lot on
Oak street. No. "a good house and
barn and three acres of land on
Eighth street. No. 27 five building
lots.No. % on Second avenue. No.
38 one of our best bargains, fully
modern house and barn acre and one
half Of land on Eighth street. No. 61
on Lake street. No. So one of the
finest residences in the city on
Third street. These are all describ-
ed in our city booklet. We would be
glad to give you one for the asking
J. 7. Bates & Son, City.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-12-11
HILL POINT

We are sorry to hear of the sudden
sickness of Henry Kollmyre who
was taken with hemorrhage of the
stomach last week and was taken to
Madison Sunday.
Mrs. Mary Drout of Lloyd visited at
the Walter Harris home Sunday
Harold Kollmyre was called home
from Reedsburg last week on account
of the seriousness illness Of his
father.
Every body in these parts enjoyed
Thanksgiving.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Goodell and
children of Lime Ridge spent Sunday
at the O. Goodell home.
Dave Goodel is assisting Walter
Harris this week with his building.
Edith Morgan spent few deys Of
last week with her mother and ass
listed with some sewing.
The road work between here and
Wards corner has been suspended
until spring.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-12-11
KILLED IN YARDS
AT MADISON
Coroner Believes Train Started
While Williamson Street Man
Was Working Under Car

While coupling cars in the Monona
yards for the c. e ". w. east bound
freight No. $40 Joseph WinRler, car
tester living at 815 williamson was
His body was dragged 20 or 80 feet
run over and killed by the freight.
and horribly mutilated. The acct
dent occurred at about 8 a. NJ. Tues
day.
Nobody Witnessed the accident, ac-
cording to the report received by F. j.
Zoelle, Northwestern agent at Madi-
son. Coroner W. e. Campbell stated
early Tuesday that the most probable
explanation Of the death was that
somebody signalled for the train to
start, unknown to Winkler, and while
he was under the car.
Joseph Winkler was about 35 years
old and married. He has been en-
ployed in the Northwestern yards for
three years.