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Newark post., 1919-10-15
REGULAR ARMY s.
OFFICER PULLS HERO
STUNT AT ELKTON
Leads Midnight Raid Against
Supposed Burglars
Recently

The Cecil Whig in last weeks
issue told in inimitable style the
story of a midnight Raid" in
which a local warrior figured. In
literary style and dramatic denou-
ment it does credit to the distin-
guished author and reflects glory
upon the local hero who was for
tunate enough to be one of the
actors in the thrilling "Meller-
drammer."
The facts as related are as fol-
lows: Charles Bigner, tenant ON
the Booth Farm 3 miles south Of
Elkton, whose wife is away on a
visit, locks up his house securely,
leaving "nobobdy home," and sal
lies forth to spend the evening.
Returning somewhat after mid
night, he is alarmed to find a light
burning and to distinguish three
men roaming about his erstwhile
empty domicile. Being unarmed
he sallies forth to seek aid and
picking up a neighbor or two on
the way comes providentially to
the residence of Frank E. Williams
editor of the Cecil Whig, whose
sons former Captain Wallace Will
liams and former Lieutenant
Frank E. Williams, Jr. were en-
tertaining Captain mike" O'Dan-
iel of Newark who is spending a
months leave at his home here.
Three doughty warriors -
Fletcher Williams armed with a
double barreled shot gun some
No. IL shells, presumably to fit
same, Captain O'Daniel and Wal
lace Williams each provided with
y. S. arms of the --latest and most
approved pattern joined the forces
already assembled and Jared forth
to make the home safe for the oc-
cupant thereof.
Loading themselves, their arms
and Mr.. Bigner, into touring car,
the party hurried to the spot where
free American householder
seemed denied the privilege of
crossing his own threshold. Leav-
ing their car in the main road, the
party brought first aid to the out
ragged by creeping quietly up to
Newark post., 1919-10-15
MERCHANDISE DE-
LIVERED BY AIRPLANE

A unique advance in modern trade
was accomplished on Wednesday when
delivery of merchandise by aeroplane
was instituted by Nathan Miller, Of
Miller Bros, Wilmington.
Mr.. Miller in a bipIane belonging to
the Goldie Airplane Tours, delivered
five parcels, one of them mahogany
sewing table to Newark patrons. A
box of candy and small package of
merchandise were delivered to Mrs.
Arthur G. Wilkinson, a Martha Wash
ington sewing table and box Of
candy to Mrs George Carter, and sup
plies for Delaware College.
The landing was made without mis-
hap on the baseball field, when large
crowd collected to see the plane at
close range. After a stay of 20 min
utes or so the plane departed for Will
mington.
Several representatives of these
tours took up passengers from Jex
field on Thursday and Friday of last
week. George Carter had a narrow
escape from serious accident when the
plane in which he was taking fight
suddenly developed trouble on the
downward path and dyed head first
into the ground. The.occupants mira
culously escaped injury.
Several of the aviators We're guests
Of Mr.. Carter at the New Century
Newark post., 1919-10-15
PERSONALS

Lieutenant George "A. DuIlgai, VI
Aberdeen. Md, spent the week end
with the family of R. A. Nottingham.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Warner McNeal
left Yesterday for -ittsburg, Pa,
where they will attend the wedding
of their son. Daniel Raymond McNea1
tn Miss Clara Louise Beshn which took
place today at 1890 at the BRIDES
home.
H. E. Tiffany left yesterday morn
ing for New York city, where he will
assume the duties of head of the de-
partment of geology at Hunter Col
ege.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grier of Washington,
bride and groom of last Wednesday,
kere the guests of the formers aunt,
Hrs. Rebecca Wilson this week. Mr..
srier returned from overseas with the
10Th Division with which he served
uring the war.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hersey, O.
harrisburg, Pa, were the guests last
eek of the latte1's grandparents,
h.. and Mrs. Amos Osmond. Mr..
Jersey was a member of the 10th
vision. y
Mrs. C. L. Penny returned on FRI
bv afternoon from Nashville, Tenn,
here she has been spending the sum-
er.
Mrs. Frank H. Dean left on Wednes-
y to join her husband on the Pacific
past. She arrived at Bremerton
pvy Yard on Sunday.
NIr. and Mrs. Albert L. Lewis, Con-
d and Adelaide Lewis and Miss
Egie Phillips, Of Wilmington, mo-
red to Baltimore and Washington,
c., the past week end.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Wright are
ending some time at Atlantic City.
Miss Esther Maxwell, of Smyrna,
tied Newark friends on Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. C. Rose spent the
ek end in Atlantic City.
Miss Mary c. Hoey spent the week
at Townsend, the guest of Miss
na Woodkeeper.
Ar. and Mrs. D. J. Wright are
nding ten days in Atlantic City.
Hiss Helen Steele visited friends in
aware City over the week end and
ended the celebration incident to
transfer of the c. & D. Canal to
Federal Government.
Hiss Margaret Shiveler and Mr..
Ehlenberger of N. Y. have been
ting the formers aunt, Mrs.
e Minck.
fiss Agnes Snyder spent the
TX end at her home in Balti-
(e.
phn K. Johnston who has been
Ehicago for several weeks on
Eness returned home the last of
week.
r. and Mrs. Horace Engle of
imore, Md. were week end
pts Of Mr.. andMrs. E. H. Vogt.
[alter Mex. Minnick of Green
lie, Pa. spent the week end Wis
friends here.
harIes L. Medill is spending
vacation in Lancaster, Ohio,
fling relatives.
RS. Mary Donnell and Mrs. w.
pWan are attending the County
Hay School Convention at New
lie.
ss Alva Lockhart spent the
end in Baltimore, the guest
Newark post., 1919-10-15
Work of Gold Miners
Shown in McGrew Picture

In "The Shooting of Dan Nc
Crew." the thrilling story of rough
mining life in the Yukon, picturiz-
ed by Metro from the poem of the
same name by Robert w. Service,
which will be shown in the Opera
House on Thursday, Oct. 16, a
great number of miners are used
Newark post., 1919-10-15
Is Appointed a Mem
Der of Mothers Pension
Commission

Mrs. George L. Townsend was
recently appointed by Governor
Townsend to serve for two years
as a member of the Mothers Pen
sion Commission.
Newark post., 1919-10-15

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Also
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,yark,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-04-26
City Council Meeting
Police to Stand Regular Exami
nations. Board Of Health
Request Enactment of
Milk Ordinance

City Council met in regular session
TUESDAY night. 22nd instant, with al
members present
J. P. Commander presented a re-
quest for permission to erect q wool
en- frame corrugated iron clad building
on the China lot on South Main Street
south Of the old Hotel Sumter Ac-
ton was deferred.
II. G. Haynsworth presented claim
for reimbursement Of cost of clean
ing out ditch on Commerce and Cal
houn streets. Action deferred
r. E. Wilder. Chief OF Fire Depart
menr. recommended necessary repairs
on fire department headquarters the
purchase Of supplies for the quarters
Of firemen and the purchase Of rub
ber coats and boots. The recon-
mcndatons were approved and
Councilman Booth and Chief Wilder
We're authorized to have the repairs
made and to purchase the supplies
and equipment needed
Property owners OH North Purdy
Street filed a petition for the conStruc-
ton Of a sewer line on Prrdy street
north of Calhoun. The matter was re-
ferred to w. W McKagcn to ascertain
probable cost of requested extension.
report to. be made at. next Council
~ reeting.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-04-26
Germany Accepts
Conditions
viii Send Delegates With Full
Powers to Negotiate

Paris. April u (By the Assoc ted
Pressl-Germany has notified the
allies that she accepts all the allied
conditions respecting the Versailles
peace. congress. This official an
nouncement was made tonight
Germany will send the following
delegates to the Versailles congress
with, full powers TO negotiate
Count Won Brockd dorff- -Rantzau for
eign minister; Herr Landsberg. sec
.retary for publicity. art and litera-
ture: DIR. Theodore Melchoir. general
manager of the Warburg Bank:
Herr Leinhert, president the
Prussian assembly and Of the national
soviet congress; Herr Geisbers. min
;ster of posts and telgraphs. and Herr
Schueching-
In all the German party will nunl
ber rs. The arriva! OF the delegate:
can not be expected before April y.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-04-26
A Proclamation

Whereas it has been determined by
the white citizens of Sumtcr County.
in mass meeting assembled. TO have
IL reception on Monday. April 2Sth,
for the white boys of Sumter county
who have been in the service Of the
Cnited States during the world war,
and
Whereas the committee. which was
appointed by said meeting to make
the arrangements for the reception.
have spared no effort in trying 10
make this an occasion long 10. be re-
mcmbcr"1!. and for such purpose they
have y vit%d II very instructive, at
tractivc and Interesting program. and
Whereas it is desired to give all
Hhe citizens Of the county an oppor
tunity to attend this meeting. and do
honor TO the boys who have, in the
providence Of God. been permitted to
return. now, therefore
7. l.. ID. Jennings, as Mayor Of the
City Of Sumter do declare and pro-
claim that Monday. April 2S. 1919.
should be observed by all of the
City Of Sumter rs a holiday
L. D. JENNINGS. :.
Mayor Of the City of Sumter,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-04-26
u. D. c.. Convention
Daughters of Confederacy Meet
in Darlington

Darlington. April 22.-The annual
State convention, L. D. c., met in tht.
auditorium Of st. Johns high school
this evening. The convention was 20
have been held in Darlington las:
fall, but the meeting was postponed
on account Of the influenza epidemic.
The time for the convention was
happily chosen as weather conditions
are now ideal and at no season OF
the Year is Darlington more beauti-
full. There are in attendance upon
the convention many distinguished
guests, men and women. whom Dar-
lington Npleased~to entertain and 10
hear. Among the speakers at ihc
session this evening were DR.. +. w
Skies president of Coller College, ;,i
Hartsviile. The president general
Miss ~ =. poppenheinl Of Charles
ton. was expected to arrive in the
city tonight About 100 delegates arc
here besides numerous other visitors.
The meetings of the convention are
being held in the morning in the high
school auditorium and in the af."r-
noon and evening in the auditorium Of
the grammar school Music for tiss.
convention is beins furnished by the
Darlington Music Club.
One of the most delightful social
events of the convention in the anti
cipation OF all. will be the reception
which will be held at the home CT
Mr.. and Mrs. Bright Williamson
Thursday evening from so to s
O'Clock. Elaborate preparations are
being made for the event.
At the meeting this evening al
dresses of welcome We're made on the
part of the city. the Civic League and
other organizations, together with
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-04-26
Cotton For German
Mills
Economic Council to Consider
Proposals Today

Paris, april 21.-The supreme eco
nomic council Will meet tomorrow to
consider proposals to grant linn
tied supply Of raw materials, no
tab}y cotton. to Germany to enable
the factories there to Start work and
to relieve the Unemployment which is
said to be at the bottom Of much Of
the disorder in Germany. The coun-
Gil, it is said. also Will revise r"Su-
lationS for German exports required
to pay for food imports and prob
ably will discuss the new economic
situation created by the Slackenlns Cl
the stockade regulations applied to
Germany's neutral neighbors.
After April 25, goods and commo-
dites, may be shipped to the neutral |
countries adjoining Germany virtual
" without restriction. the neutrals
themselves assuming responsibility
against the reeXport of prohibited
! wares to Germany. The 'black list
rationng and allied control rcGula-
| 1ions will be abolished from that date.
Shipments may BE made freely after
April 21 from the United States and
associated countries when consigned
to neutral control organizations such
j as the Netherlands Overseas Trust
and the Swiss and the Society Of Sur
veilIance without the necessity OF
cabling applications back and forth
across the. Atlantic.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-04-26
Easter Election.

At the annual meeting OF the con-
gregation of the Church OF the Holy
Comforter held in the church on
Monday evening, the list OF April, the
following gentlemen We're elected TO
the veStry:
Wardens: Messrs Mark Reynolds.
Ernest Field.
Vestrynen: Messrs. III. /" Tisdaic,
JOS. Palmer, G. s. Anderson. 6. T.,
Yeadon. w. w. I;ees, W. Percy Smith.
II. G.. OSteen.
The delegates elected to represent
this parish at the 139th annual meet
ing of the Council OF the Protestant
Episcopal Church of this diocese.
scheduled to be held in Prince
Georges Church. Georgetown. on the
second Tuesday being the 18th day
Of May. 1913. are as follows:
Mcssis. w Percy Smith. Ernest
Field. H. L. Tisdale. 6. :. Anderson
AlternateS: McsSrS. II. G.. OSt"en
Mark Reynolds w w. Hees.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-04-26
Victory Lean
Proclamation
Governor Cooper Calls on People
OF State to Buy Bonds

= Colun, bia, Aprn 22.-Governor
eoosar today issued proclamation
calling. upon the citizens of South
Carolina to support the Victory LIB
.eiYv Loan Campaign which will be
launched Monday and the war saw
snSs movement already under way.
Governor Cooper's; proclamation fol-
low:
ssWhereas. our own South Carolina
hoys have attracted to their native
state the respect and admiration OF
the world because out Of the 4o med
ais awarded by cor gTess and the pres
Went. seven were given to South Car
olfnfals; and the military authorities
Of Great Britain gave the highest hon
ors to our sons-fghtins for US: "nd
s.Wf1ereas this war for the preser-
Tatfou Of American institutions and
tie Liberty of the individual citizen
HAS Seen won. but has not yet been
PAID for;; and
ssWhereas, the government Of the
Jnfted States. has incured heavy OBJ
iigsSions in the conduct Of the war,
and great expenditures will be neces-
sars TO meet postwar conditions; now
therefore.
Robert A. Cooper Governor OF
South Carolina. do earnestly urge the
Dgopfe Of South Carolina to subscribe
to sand in every way within their
power to aid the Victory Liberty
Losasn. ,ssr and that they invest to the full
extent Of their individual means Sc
that the government of the United
States may be able to meet its obli-
gatjpns.'
Governor of South Carolina
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-04-26

J. NJ. Harhy submitted bid on re
pairs To roof OF City Hall and inter
ior OF Opera House for $zG1.'0. The
bid WAS accepted
K. O. PIn.dy and \. y Howell filc:i
petition for extension OF water main
on Broad Street beyond ci;y limits.
The request waS refused. but Counci!
agreed to permit petitioners to make
the extension at their own expense
and connect with city water main,
thcv to pay the regular rates for WI
ter used.
City Clerk Rhame was directed X
obtain prices on an incenerator iof
the disposal Of city garbage.
II. h. Tisdalc. Secretary of the
Board Of Health. filed :; request for
the enactment OF an ordnance Tor
bidding the sale OF milk within the
city except from cows that have been
properly and regularly tested and
found to be free from tuberculosis.
The matter will be investigated and
taken up for consideration 1T the next
Council meeting.
Recorder lIarby was requested to
jnStruc, thc mcmbcrs Of the police
force as to their duties and powers
and TO require the police to stand
regular quarterly examinations. the
result Of the same to be reported to
Council by the Recorder.
J. NJ. Earwick was elected First
Sergeant Of the police force at sal
ary of $40 month.
\ resolution was adopted directing
tlc~clerk to increase the insurance on
the City Hall property $1,000.
The bill for the citys share for the
support Of Camp Alice was approved
and ordered paid Under the terms
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-04-26
Sunday School Festival
Sunday Schools of Sumter to
Unite in Chiidren's Entertain
ment

As a part of the widespread ch1io
Welfare movement which has recently
been inausura led throughout the CIV
iiiaed world. the Sunday Schools OF
America have determined TO hold a
Children's Week. each State selecting
s9iie tine best suited to its needs.
South Carolina has chosen the
week beginning April 27th and end
ing May 4th. and Sumter WILL OF
course. do her part.
,ffTe ministers of the city have
areed TO preach on an appropriate
subject. and the superintendents and
teachers are urged to make every ef-
fort to secure better attendance and
to increase their enrolment in all
departments.
On tie afternoon of May 1st from
s. to Z o'clock. all children Of Sumter
s1naer ten years of age are invited by
the Sunday Schools Of Sumter to an
entertainment on the Graded School
SQUARE. A fine, time is promised 10
an the little. folks Of the Primary
ana Beginners classes, and even the
children on the Cradle Roll who are
able to walk about are asked to come
and join in the fun.
Ministers and Superintendents are
asked to repeat this invitation at ev-
cry Service on Sunday.
- II the weather is not suitable for
an outdoor celebration the gymnasium
at the. Girls High School will be used.
It is hoped that SIX hundred or
more little guests will attend, and If
this entertainment proves Il success
sone for the older children will be
held later.
the Sunday Schools. and the expenses
VIII be small Mr. P. G. Bowman has
this matter in charge.
TIE program for the coming en-
ferffastnnient is as. follows:
Drop Hand Sally
walker and others.
Circle Games-Sunday School
Teachers helping.
! Stoffes-By Miss Mccauley, Miss
;Dorafhy Phelps, Miss Esther Clark.
Mrs. Rumph, Mrs. Green and Miss
anderson.
smerica, Keep the Home Fires
Stunning and others.
S5raigs-Miss Truitt. directing.
Marcr Sunday School Teachers
helping.
Refreshments.
Fortunes-Told by Mrs. Thayer
An white children in the city ten
years, or under. are cordially invited.
All ministers, Sunday School superin-
tendeYts and teachers are invited.
The ministers OF the city are asked
to make an announcement of this en-
ferfainnent at the prayer meeting
services tonight.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-04-26
Labor Bureau and
Employment Station
Discharged Soldiers Seeking Jobs
and Those Needing Laborers
Should Register

II. A. Woodard. colored farm dem
onstration agent Cor Sumter county,
is conducting labor bureau and en-
ployment station. under government
auspices, to assist discharged colored
soldiers in obtaining employment and
at the same time supply laborers to
farmers and others who need farm
hands or other labor. He has al
ready placed a number Of farm
hands and if those who want work
and those Who need hands will reg
lister with him he will be able to car
ry on the work more successfully
His address is II. a Woodard, Farm
Demonstration Agent, Postofiice Box
103, Sumter, S. C.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-04-26
Rcd Cross Conference.

At q meeting of the Red Cross Home
Service Committee last. week The
following members of the Committee
We're elected TO attend the Red Cross.
Conference in Florence, S. c., May
Sth, 9th and 10th: Mr.. Horace ttar-
by, Chairman: Mrs Ferd Levi, MISS
Mamie Chandler. Executive Secretary
This will be q conference OF 1ne
Eastern counties Of South Carolina.
The counties in this district are:
Chesterfield, Clarendon. Darlington,
Dillon. Florence, Georgetown, Horry,
Lee. Marion, Marlboro. Sumter, Will
liamsburg.
The topics to be considered will be:
Our Program During DcmobiiiZation;
Home Service in Families; OrSanlza-
ton Of Sections; Compensation; Vo-
cational Training: Home Service and
Child Welfare; The Future Of Home
Service. and others.
Competent speakers will be pres
ent from the Division Headquarters.
but the effective work of The confer
ence will be done at the Round Ia
bic" Meetings. of which there
will he four A specially interesting
feature will be a class for Home Ser
Vice Secretaries. conducted by Miss
Ada S. Voolfolk, Assistant Director
OF the Department Of Civilian Relief,
Southern Division, American Red
Cross. This is quite a privilege for
Home Service Workers and large at
tendance is expected at the Confer
ence.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-04-26

:. Realize how easy it is to saxe by
,uying. Thrift, Stamps. s......--------.---.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-04-26

Of the agreement with the County
Board Of Commissioners the city pays
onchalf h" cost of maintaining
Camp Alice. thc county and individ
uatS citizens have borne the expense
OF construction and equipment The
city has paid on account Of Camp
Alice during the past nine months
the total amount of 81 1880
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-04-26
Revised Casualty List
American Army Had 33,SS7 hiii'
ed in Action in France

Washington. April 2$.-Revised
casualty totals announced today BY
the war department placed the total
std--ttss-the army amt marine corps
at 7s.344 OF which 3::SS. were killed
III action.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1919-06-12
Enral ann prrannal MFmttnr

For your eye troubles, see Sheldon.
Optical specialist.
Boyd Nero went to Devils Lake on
Monday for a visit with friends.
wanted-competent girl for gener-
al house work.-Mrs. G. r. Gleason. tt
Choice early seed potatoes for sale
at rs cents per bushel-F. A. 81. Smith
Five passenger automobile in fine
condition, for sale cheap-See 81. o.
Sheldon. If
L. L. Stair Of Newburg and J. C.
Miller Of Souris were visitors in the
city Monday forenoon.
E. A. Moline has the contract for
crawling the city streets this year
and already, has 2 gang at work.
The State Normal School presented
its play "Bulbul" at Westhope last
evening to a large and appreciative
audience.
Ford Cylinder blocks rebored and
polished, only $500. This work is done
for me by the Ford Motor Co., G. r.
Gleason, Ford Dealer. It.
# you are figuring on having q well
drilled or bored this s1@ne.. yive me
y chance TO figaro with you..- Percy
Kennedy, So Iris N. l.. Dip.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1919-06-12
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

The services last Sunday were very
interesting and greatly enjoyed by ali
present. There was a good choir; and
the special music and singing, both
morning and evening, was worthy Of
the appreciation accorded.
The pastor delivered a very help
full and instructive sermon at the
morning service on the Chamber of
Memory and in the evening addressed
the graduating class Of the high school
taking as his subject "Man's Market
Value"
Next Sunday morning Rev. Simpson
speaks on "The Victorious Life" or "Is
it Necessary to Have a Soul?" and
in the evening, every person in Bot.
~tineau, not engaged at some other re.
ligious service, should hear the sermon
lecture on "The Necessity Of Common
Honesty in Social, Business, Political
and Religious Life" You are invited
Come!-Contributed.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1919-06-12

!, For your eye troubles see Sheldon.
Optical specialist.
B. Sehm went to Lansford on We'd
nesday for a short visit.
Mrs. Frank Williams of Souris Wis
tied relatives here on Saturday.
For Farm Loans, Quick Ser
vice, Write The Savings Loan &
Trust Co., Minot, N. Oak. If
Ed. Comartin left today for Mime
apolis, where he will resume his stud
les at the University Of Minnesota.
Mrs. A. W. Vivian returned to her
home at Westhope Saturday after I'M
dergoing a surgical operation at the
local hospital. i .
Lost-2-year old sorrel colt, very
heavy, white face, light colored tail
and name. Please notify A. Bibeau,
Dunseith, N. D. 3tp.
Mrs. G. A. Durnin and daughters,
Margaret and Marjorie, left this
morning for Ontario where they will
spend the summer with relatives. =
Bottineau was well represented at
The Nonpartisan picnic at Omemee
Monday. Our band furnished music
during the day and our ball team
fought for honors on the diamond.