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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-12-10
SUMTER POLICE
ON THEIR JOBS

The police Of this city are after vi
olators of the prohibition law as is
evident by the recent capture of two
of it's members. Having secured the
desired information Sergeant J. NJ.
Lawrence and Patrolman 3. r. Du-
Rant went down East Liberty Street
near the city limit. where they ar
rested one Jack Kirsh, who is a
stranger here, for violation of the
law. Upon searchiny the automobile
in which Kirsh was riding the officers
of the law found four suitcases we'll
filled with liquor. A bond Of s40o
was taken from Kirsh and a bond Of
500 from the chauffeur. named
Thomas. The chauffeur is said to be
from Mayesville, from whence the
liquor was coming. Both Kirsh and
Thomas forfeited their bonds. Thorn
as was charged with transporting
Wniskey.
The whole police force are doing
all within their power in enforcing
the law and request the cooperation
of the public. The officers who made
these arrests made neat haul. 1t is
supposed that Kirsh was bringing the
whiskey to Sumter with the intention
Of disposing of it here. However, he
got no farther than the city limits.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-12-10
December 4th, 1919.
Death of Mrs. r. S. Watts.

Mrs. T. S. Watts died at her home
at 1O7 S., Banding Street Thursday
morning. Her death was very sudden
and comes as a shock to her family
and friends. Yesterday morning, Mrs.
Watts was about her household du-
ties when the end came. She was in
her 9th year and was apparently in
good health Before her marriage
she was Miss Sarah L. Cummins. The
funeral services were held at the
house and interment at the Sumter
Cemetery. DR.. John A. Rice conduct
ed the funeral services which were
held at O'Clock Friday. Since early
childhood the deceased has been a
devoted member Of the Methodist
church.
Besides many friends and relatives
Mrs Watts leaves her husband, Mr..
T. S. Watts, five daughters and three
sons, Mrs. J. NJ. Lawrence. Mrs. L. d.
Brown, Mrs J. H. Hinson. Mrs. C. L.
Baker all%of Sumter and Mrs. Frank
Ards of Dalzell, and Messrs. Bennie
Watts. T. NJ, Watts, Jr., Of Sumter
and Mr.. c. H. Watts of Virginia.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-12-10
CJJRTAIL PASSEN-
GER SERVICE
A. C. L. Federal Manager States
Service Will Be CurtaiIed
December 9Th

Federal Manager Lyman Delano Of
the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
states that owing to the serious con-
dition brought about by the coal
strike which is causing great hard
ships and suffering in certain portions
Of the country, the United States Rail-
road Administrator as further aid
in conserving fuel supply and in or
der to ameliorate as far as possible
the condition Of those who are with
out coal, has decided to make reduc
ton in passenger train mileage effec-
tive on Tuesday morning, December
9Th. In making this curtailment it
is the intention of the Railroad Ad-
ministration to take off trains which
will cause the least inconvenience to
the greatest number of people. The
public will be given full notice as to
the changes and the reductions in
train service and he is confident they
will appreciate the necessity for this
action.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-12-10
German Trade With Brazil.

Rio de Janeiro, Nov. 8.-Letters re-
ceived in Porto Allegro from German
commercial firms in Hamburg state
that Immediately upon the conclusion
Of peace, freight and passenger steam
ship service will be resumed between
Hamburg and the port OF Rio Grande'
Porto Alegre is the capital OF the
State of Rio Grande do Sui, one OF
the most prosperous states in the un-
ION. A large proportion of the popu-
lation is German.
Before the war large quantities OF
fruit, grain and meat products were
exported to Germany from the state
By direct lines of steamers The let
ters just received from Hamburg
stated that it was proposed to resume
this trade, especially as Germany was
sorely in need OF the foodstufs when
Rio Grande do Sui produced in abun-
dance.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-12-10
Sunday Meetings.

A very large and attentive audience
assembled at the local Y. NJ. c. A. at
3.15 p. M. yesterday to hear the ad-
dress Of Dr. D. II. Douglas upon the
subject: "Our Personal Responsible
ties" The speaker, who is very
gifted man, made an excellent adj
dress in which he told of the respon-
sibility Of Christian man at this
particular time. The halls Of the Y.
NJ c. A were filed with men eager
to hear what the speaker had to say.
Next Sunday the authorities in
charge Of the meetings hope to hold
the meeting in the Rex Theatre. They
also intend to arrange for special nu-
sic
The meetings to date have all been
successful and wei! attended. On the
21st the promoters of the meeting
will make a supreme effort to have
the largest meeting Of the season. All
college men will have returned to the
city for the holidays. Major Henry E.
Raines of Charleston is the speaker.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-12-10
PASSENGER TRAINS
ARE DISCONTINUED
Fuel Shortage Forces Atlantic
Coast Line to Reduce
Service

The following orders have been is
sued by the. Atlantic Coast Line Rail
road:
Effective at noon Monday, Decem-
Der Sth, on account Of fuel situation
we will discontinue the operation Of
passenger trains 6S and So between
Sumter and Columbia. Give this to
the press quickly and request publica-
ton. Post notice at stations for in
formation Of the public.
Effective 1901 "A. M. Tuesday, De-
ceraber 9th on account Of fuel situa-
ton the following trains will be dis
continued between Orangeburg and
Pregnals, No. 21 and No. %, Al and
~ Give this to newspapers. and post
at stations coi1spicuously.
Today an order was issued discon-
tlnuing Train No. 46 and At, Sumter to
Florence, via Lanes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-12-10
Auto Thief Caught by Police.

On Saturday about p. m. Mr.. c.
NJ. Phifer Of this city reported to the
police that his automobile had been
stolen.
After gaining some evidence the
authorities found the car on Calhoun
street about one hour after it had
been reported to headquarters. The
evidence all strongly pointed to Will
lie Frierson, colored, as being the
guilty party. The car was near the
negro's home and is believed to have
been driven there by him. He was
imediately arrested and is still in Jail
awaiting trial.
TIL car was evidently taken for the
purpose of a JOY ride. It was return
ed to the owner within a very short
while after it had been stolen.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-12-10
Banking in Brazil.

Rio de Janeiro. Nov. s.-President
Pessoa has just signed decree
charging DR.. Cardoso de Almelda.
president Of the Bank Of Brazil. to
arrange for the establishment OF a
clearing house for banks in this city.
Heretofore only three per cent Of
the business in Rio has been done %!
thecks, the rest being liGuldated by
actual currency, according TO an Of
fetal of a prominent American bank
which has branch in this city In
the United States. he said, about "
per cent. Of the business was done by
check.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-12-10
Forty, Cent Cotton.

Mr.. S. Weinberg, Of Wedgefeld. to-
day sold to Hardy & Co. one hundred
bales Of short staple cotton at 40 cents
a pound. This was probaly the high
est price paid on the local market
this season for a round lot Of cotton.
Caterham, Eng, Nov. 15.-Foster-
down Fort, at White Hill, near here
is to be offered for sale. It is one of
a chain built many years ago along
the Surrevy hills for the defense OF
London, and has an extensive view
over three counties and is 500 feet
above sea level.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-12-10
General Persiling Passes Through.

K
Last evening about 1925 General
John J. Pershing and his staff, con-
sisting Of several officers and enlisted
men. passed through Sumter en- route
to Columbia, where he will today in
spect Camp Jackson and be the guest
Of honor of the Capital City. The
war hero is making tour Of inspec-
ton of. the cantonments throughout
the South.
Several hundred people gathered al
the A. c. L. depot hoping to catch
Il glimpse and if possible hear a few
words from the man who led the A.
E. F. in France during the world war.
The ladies OF the American Red Cross
presented the General with a beauti-
ful basket of flowers and also gave
huge baskets of sandwiches and 9TH
er presents.
AS the train rolled into the station
there was a mad rush Of the throns
for the two rear coaches which We're
occupied by the distinguished visitor
and his staff The General was not
TO be seen at this juncture, however
u ulSIID0I III ltie Sloll- SClHS " LIN
platform in response tot he yells and
said that Genera, Pershing would
come out as soon as the cars were
shifted When this was done the
General appeared wrapped in smiles.
Before he had chance to utter
word the gifts began to pour in and
the General opened the gate on the
platform as if to descend. but un-
fortunately the train began to rol!
away and the only words uttered
were. 81 thank you a thousand times >
When last seen the General was
still standing on the platform smil-
ing and giving his characteristic sa-
lutte.
1t was hoped that the train would
stop long enough to permit few
words and had it not been for the
shifting of the trains there is no doubt
but that this would have happened
Tomorrow General Pershing goes to
Charleston, where he will attend the
Grace Church in the morning and
inspect the corps Of cadets Of the
Citadel in the afternoon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-12-10
Marriage Licenses.

Generalization Gaymon, PaXville
and Henrietta Brunson, PaXville.
Harry Wells, Sumter and Camilla
Richardson, Sumter.
Benjamin Spann James, Sumter
and Lou May Gilman, Sumter.
James Lee, Oswego and Hattie
Gregg, Oswego.
William McGee, Oswego and Inez
Wilson, OSwego.
Anderson James, Sumter and Dora
Parham, Sumter.
Tony Montgomery, Mayesville and
Emma Marshall, Mayesville.
John DuRant. Oswego and Annie
Dicks, Mayesville.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-12-10
Death.

The friends of Mr.. D. V. Keels will
regret to learn Of his death at home
at; Rembert on last Monday. Mr.
Keels had been in declining health for
some time.
He was one of the most progressive
planters in his neighborhooa and will
be greatly missed.
Iae funeral services were held
on Tuesday afternoon and the inter
ment at the Hagood cemetery. He is
survived by one brother, Mr. Gamer
on Keels Of Clio, and two sisters.
Mrs. Philip Miller and Miss Annie
Keels Of Bennettsville
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-12-10
Salelal's Salutation.-

Editor Daily Item:
Will you, just this once again. al
low me the use Of your columns to
give expression to the very great feel
ing of appreciation, and thankfulness
that fill the hearts of the members OF
Salem Baptist church, and their pas
tor for the very generous manner in
which our: friends CAME to our rescue
in lifting the Indebtedness off of the
church. 1t delights me beyond ex-
preston to be able to anounce that
the debt has been cancelled in toto,
and that, therefore, we are rejoicing in
the possession of our emancipation.
May the richest blessings and bere-
dictions Of Him whose cause they
helped. and whose name they honored,
rest and abide upon each and every
one whose hands reached out in help
fulness.
E. W. Reynolds, Pastor.
December 4th. 1919
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-12-10
The Hi-Y club met st 8 3. III. at

the Y. NJ A. yesterday afternoon.
About fifty members Of the cfus were.
present and enjoyed an excellent ad-
dress by Mr.. William Winn upon tie
subject Preparation for Co1Tege
Days" Mr. Vim told of the differ
ent kind Of preparations young man
must make to assume the duties Of
a college man.
Mrs. Alexander very touchiHgly rem
dered violin solo, accompanied by:
Miss Irma Smith. S2.z
The next meeting of the club will be
at p n1 Sunday, 14th. DR.. S.H.-
Edmunds will be asked to address this
meeting. ..s..,,.4s,z-.a ,..sts
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-12-10
Sending Food to Germans.

Rio de Janeiro, Nov. S.-Large
quantities of foodstuffs are being ship
ped by the German colonists in the
sttae of Bahia to their relatives IN
Germany The shipments, which have
been authorized by the state food
commission, consist principally of
-four, rice and sugar.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-12-10
PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given Of a school
election to be held in Rfating Creek
School District No 6, Tuesday, Dec.
l1th, between the hours Of seven co
o'clock a. H., and four (4) O'Clock
D. ,n., at T. j. Browns Store, Rem
bert, S. C. For the purpose of voting
an extra levy of six CO mills, for
school purposes.
Only qualified electors, who show
registration certificates and tax re-
ceijpts, and who pay real estate or per
sonal property tax, may be allowed to
vote. by law.
The trustees will act a smanagers.
By order OF the Sumter County
Board of Education.
t. d. MCLEOD,
Chairman School District No. 8.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-12-10
Marriage Licenses.

COlOred-
Isaac r. Tindal. Sumter, and Hat
tie Burgess, Manning.
, Lee Donald Mcknight, Sf;tIon, and
Alma Benn, Mayesville.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-12-10

Mr.. L. Alpert will in the near fu-
ture commence to remodel and en-
large the building now occupied by
the City Drug Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-12-10

The police department of this city
has declared war upon the vagrants
Arrests and fines have been imposed
and will not cease until the Migrants
either go 10 work or leave the city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-12-10

A good many bicycles are being
stolen at present by thieves. The po-
lice department is doing its utmost to
apprehcnd these thieves and predlcl
that arrests will soon follow.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-12-10

Paris. Dec. 5.-Gernany's repE 'f
the allied note protesting a96naS'
Gc!manys armament increase reache.
Paris today, according to The Temps
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-12-10

It. ID. MCLEOD,
Chairman School District No. 8
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-05-09
WARN AGAINST
AUTO SHARPERS

Springfield Ill, May g-Look ont
for automobile sharpers who represent
themselves as government agents sell!
ing cars Uncle sam has ne further USE
Tor since the signing OF the arms Gce.
This is the warning given the public
from the war department Il came
in answer 10 a request for information
after a large number Of state house
nplO}es narrowly escaped being
q 'eced. The scheme is this An au.
mobile agent appears He repre-.
SCENTS himself as a government worker
ceiling automobiles the government
inhot u3e because OF the ending OF
tire war The machines are new and
Tie price is $3.50 cash down aud So
GA delivery But Uncle Sam stepped
il and said it Was all fake when
tts attention was called ITO il by
esedul0us near investors here. Tie
giudlers, il Is said, are operating
roashoat the country and have al
ready obtained more than $4,000
from the scheme
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-05-09
ROBINS NO HARBINGER
OF SPRING -PROF. SMITH

Champaign. Ill. May 9.-Robins dc
not herald the coming of spring. ac
cording 10 Frank Smith, professor il
/ the department of zoology at the Uni
yersity of Illinois.
The sight of q robin does moi
mean that spring has come he says
! "As matter of fact. here in central
Illinois we have robins which stay
with us all winter, getting their food
from berries. The majority of om
robins winter in the southern part oil
the state. flying north with the slim
ulation of a warm wind. Seeing q
flock CT robins shows that there has
been migration. but it does not
Indicate an early or late spring be-
cause the robin has no way of telling
the present or future weather condi-
tons. The presence of migratory
birdi from farther south as the gulf
states, indicates weather conditions
there, Iut not here. If there is a
snow storm after the robins arrival.
he vii freeze and starve, for he has
not wit enough to fly south again.
So our theory is blasted--robins are
not harbingers of spring"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-05-09
REVIVE INTER-
SCHOLASTIC MEET

urbana, Ill, May 9.-The annual in
terscholastic track and field NEE
which has always been one of the big
eest athletic events III the UniyerSity
Of Illinois calendar will be revived
here this year on May l6 and Z after
tWoyear period of non-eXistenee
The classic will be bigger than ever
before, with added attractions TO mn ke
i interesting. Entry blanks have a.
ready been sent out to all the state
high schools. ana responses indicate
that the keeuest competition will marx
the track contest
Major General Leonard Wood viii
be on hand 10 review the university
troops Friday, AMY l6. The annual in
terseho4astic circus is scheduled for
the following night and two baseball
games and a track meet between Wis
consin ANA Illinois viii be added to
the program.
The preiiminaries for the high
school track meet Will be held Friday
and the finals in This competition viii
De run of Saturday morning. May nj
The second annual high school golf
tourney viii be held both Friday and
Saturday. and the tennis tournament /
will be carried ont on the same
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-05-09
Don't Let Soap .
Spoil Your Hair

When you wash your hair. be careful
what YOU use. Most soaps and prepared
shampoos contain too much alkali, which
IS very injurious, as il dries the scalp
and makes the hair brittle.
lhe'best thing TO use is Just plain null
sinea cocoanut, oil. for this is pure and
beats the most expensive scans or any,
thing else all to pieces. You can get
'Ils al any drug store, and few ounces
VIII last the whole family for months.
simply n1oisten the hair with water
ana rub 1t IN. about teaspoonful is all
mat IS required 1t makes an abundance
OF Iich' creamy lather, cleanses thor
Gughiy, and rinses out easily. The hair
dries quickly and evenly. and is soft
fresh looking, bright. fluffy. wayy and
easy to handle eBesiGes, Il loosens and
dandruf. S1' N11s 1'sN
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-05-09

health. | believe the Compound will
cure any female trouble. Mrs. ALICE
HELLER, Christopher, I'll.
Nervousness is often a symptom of
weakness or some functional derange-
ment, which may be overcome by this
famous root and herb remedy, Lydia
Z. Pinkham' Vegetable Compound, as
thousands Of women have found by
experience.
II complications exist, write Lydia E.
Pinkham Medicine Co, Lynn, Mass, for
suggestions in regard to your ailrnent.
The result Of its long experience is
at your service.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-05-09

10 furnish a dining-roor.
attractively the wall COVERING
must be restful and unobtru-
slve. You can obtain these
results with
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-05-09

hrehe Shrine convention. All Masons
and their families are entitled 10 at.
tend the entertainments on procuring
subscription ticket This ticket must
be presented at The door for admis-
sion
CARRIE LOUISE HAHN, w. Fl. p.
ALBERT +. SCHOCH. W. $.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-05-09

uel HOuStleSs, u n y
was in a run down
condition. Two of
our best d tors
failed to do me any
good. ! heard SO
much about what
Lydia E. Pinkha.n $
V eye t a Bile Com
pound had done for
Others, | tried it
and was cured. |
am no longer nar-
Yous, am regular,
n "a n IN .ayuo1l-u%
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-05-09
Attention, White Shrine

All members of the White Shrine
are entitled to attend all sessions
and entertainments during the Sa.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-05-09
ILLINOIS BRIEFS.

Naukegan.-Great Lakes Naval
Training Station here expects to keep
-J.gB9 men on peace basis. Since the
aFmistiee was signed between q 600
and 10000 men have been released.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-05-09

Camp Grant-Priyate John Hogue.
Letroit, has been termed a social
eliper' here and sentenced To Jail for
stealing diamond rings and other val
Hibles from women. Authorities say
ne borrowed" the jewelry and then
threatened 70 20 to relatives OF the
women with framed stories" II they
tried TO recover the gems.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-05-09

Springfield,-Health conditions in
! snois for the week just ended were
normal, a health department report
s ates.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-05-09
HOW THIS
NERVOUS WOMAN
GOT WELL
Told by Herself. Her SIN
cerity Should Con-
vince Others.

Christopher, H." For four years /
suffered from Irregularities, weakness,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-05-09

Nokomis Authorities here dispelI-
ed a near boisheyik riot when two
men attempted 10 start a Eugene V.
iisbs demonstration May | az MAY
DAY event The leaders, Ralph RE-
lnski and J. Wyka, were arrested
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-05-30

Dollar Day Specials
See the Electric Shop Window
For Dollar Day Bargains
THE ELECTRIC SHOP
419 Chickasha Ave.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-12-11
Worlds Smallest Republic.

The smallest republic in the world. so far as area is concerned. is St. Goust. situated in an almost inacces- sible part of the Basses-Pyrenees. St. Goust is hardly a square mile in area, with population of practically 13U persons. who rule themselves. The president Is elected by council Of twelve, chosen for five years by the people. and he is likewise judge. as sessor and tax collector. This little republic has been ruled it is said, for more than 2,0OO years through a council of elders. The smallest self-governed state in the world in regard to popula- ton is Tavolara. an island but little known off the north coast of Sardinia. It is about five miles long, with an av- craze width of half mile, yet 1t Is a free and independent, republic of about seventy inhabitants, who are their own rulers.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-12-11
Eternal Leap Years.

There exists at least one place in the world where men consider it below their dignity to notice women at ali. much less to make Overtures of mar riage. Consequently the proposing is left to the women. When a New Guinea woman falls in love with man she sends piece of string to his sister or, if he has no sister, to his mother or another of his lady relatives. Then the lady who receives the string tells the favored man that the particular woman is in love with him. No court ing follows, however. for it is consid- cred beneath New Guinea mans dig nifty to waste time in such pursuit. If man thinks he would like to wed the. lady, he meets her alone, and they decide whether to marry or drop the Idea.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-12-11
SELECTED SAYINGS

The night brings cOunsel.-French.
 The will Is the soul of the work German.
 Sleep upon it, and you will take counsel.-Spanish.
 Let not thy right hand know what thy left hand doeth.-English.
 Measure twice, not but once. See ond thoughts are best.-English.
 Choose neither jewel. nor woman nor linen by ndlelight.-English.
 you may ding the Dell into wife; but yell ne'er ding him out O her. Scotch.
 No action will be considered blame less unless the will was so, for by the will the act was dictated.-Seneca
 If you want wife, choose her on Saturday, not on Sunday. No woman is ugly when she is dressed.-SpaniSh.