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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-07

Heath Springs, July 2.--Thieves
made a, raid on Heath Springs last
night and carried of goods and, cash
amounting to several thousand dol
lars. The large general store of
Springs Banking and Mercantile
company, drug stores of w. T.. Sto-
yer Il Co. and the post office aud the
grocery store of John Dye were
the victims Of the raid.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-07

Columbia. July 6.-Competitive
scholarship examinations for Clemson,
the Citadel and the University of
south Carolina will be held at the
county court house of each Of the 16
counties Friday. July 10. The ques-
tions for these examinations have
been forwarded the respective county
superintendents of education by the
respective colleges
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-07

There Is hole i'm the brick pavinr:
of sumter street, near the corner OF
Hampton, that has been gradually In
creasing In size for several months
Most people who travel that way know
all about 1t, but this report Is for Off
clnl Information.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-07

The high-muck IL muck OF all profi-
'terS was IN sumter today. He was -
poor negro farmer, who not only of
fered to sell but sold the common va
iicty or hcld peas at 25 cents a pint
And worse to relate there were idiot.
who paid the price.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-07

announce myself a acandids4e'
reelection as Treasurer OF ST.
County subject to ths. rales sov

the Democratic primary.
b. C. WAiLsAG
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For ss,erlR.

Having served the county as Dep
ty SheriE under, the late Shef1ff Bra.
ford, and desiring to havs my RECORD
Inspected with a yieH TO propotien,
hereby announce myself as candl-
date FOR the office of ~Shsffff of sum
ter County, subject tt the rules of. NJ
emocratic Primary. @sy'SSsssr
JACK n. foRSEss 6
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II. L. scarborough sikrtbj
nounces himself candidate 10
Election to the office of ciefk OF e
for the ensuing aerpa, subject ID
Democratic party. <~i sszsss
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l hereby announce myself as q c8h-
.didate for9the office OF SSfeffif! sy{b-
ject to the rules Of gke fyesnotf&aic
party. JoffN n. SUMT4Ra
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l announce myself ,yss aidste 1.es
the office of Sheriff OF Sumten CQ,,p$y y
party. -, t~s,. q ss.s
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+ 1 hereby announce mystitt
date for the office Of Sheriff ii the apz
proachlfig Primary electiers or 45it
Democratic paety in sainsef G6u3iiys
elections Ky
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sMfNEEM1Ns.' :

AT Sumter in the Close of Js1s
June tt537f4tt 70.
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: L p. Jennings,
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-10-08

ance, she was relieved by It's absiuca
I had a pleasant two hoarS with Mr..
Sidney, and after that the night pro
duced an occurrence.
Ever since Jed had disappeared j
had been accustomed to taking certain
responsibilities with regard to the
house. The element Of security en-
teredtas a question. knew we were
In circumstances which demanded-at
least asked precautions. SO ! went
about the house at night to see to
locks, In a supervision of the duties
the servants performed in closing the
place-one l took ON myself without
saying anything about 1t.
Hartley house was large, with many
wings. It was nearly a half-hour's
work to visit all the entrances and see
to bolts. Many of the halls and cor
ridors were dark, and l carried an
electric flash to use when needed.
did not say anything of my as
sumed duties. but suggested to Mrs.
Sidney, that. considering the state Of
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-10-08
IlushGOd By Is,@inkyerS Copyright byGeOqe HDordnCO

"Thats a threat, and the people in
this house can make the best Of 1t.
I'm In this case to stay, and my Span
fish client is not easily discouraged or
controlled. You have chosen to deal
with us In this fashion. Wen get the
rest of this evidence, and we'll make
you pay ten times more than we'd be
willing to settle for now. We've got
an equity in this matter, and we're
going to collect 1t. We know all about
you, my friend Jed, and Wen show you
that we do. Where's my cane and
hat2 Pm going to get out of here.
You'll regret It."
"Jed," / said, "show the gentleman
where the door is and don't let the
dogs attack him on the way out"
A disappointed shyster went away In
hurry. was not only perplexed but
alarmed. OF the rapacity of the little
man, OF his lack of conscience and
morals, had no doubt at all. My
only question was whether he could
make his malevolence and cupidity
effective.
Jed showed him to the door and then
came back. l could see that he was
frightened nearly to death.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-10-08

the house, it would be wise to tell the
household that all doors would be lock.
ed at ten o'clock. Mrs. Sidney thought
this good policy and the servants We're
so informed.
The night which had our
phenomenon as a Development l start
ed through the house at midnight. !
had gone from Mr.. .Sidney's room to my
own, had put on a smoking jacket and
slippers, put my revolver In my pocket
and had laid my watch on the dresser.
l went downstairs and examined the
bolt, lock, and chains on the doors at
the main entrance. In the halls lead
ing from these doors there were cleo
trio buttons, and the house being pre-.
sumably closed for the night and dark
ened, I went from hall to hall, from
door to door, lighting my way by push
ing the buttons and turning off the
lights when had satisfied myself. In
two wings, one to the north and one
| to the south. there was no electric
wiring. In the halls of these wings I
went along easily enough with an oc-
casional fash of the little light ! car
ried.
Jed's room was In the south wing
on the second floor. The windows Of
the hall toward the east showed the
waning moon just rising above 4
grove of oak mixed with larch,, and ]
stopped at one of the windows to ac.
mire the quiet scene. I was attracted
mot startled but turned-by noise
at the farther end of the hall. AT that
end Of the hall were the stairs to the
second floor, where Jed had his. room.
There were no windows at that end
and 1t was in complete darkness, al
though three faint rays of moonlight
reversed the hall from the windows
nearer me.
listened and 1t seemed that the
sound heard was the creaking Of old
stairs under light and stealthy step.
That interested me, and went as
quietly as I could toward the sound.
| | must haye made some noise. The
breaking stopped stood still-in one
of the.shafts of moonlight. There was
an instant of silence. I took another
step toward the stair and lift my foot
against q chair, almost losing my bal
ance.
There was scurry Of feet and a
rustling of skirts from the bottom of
the stairs across the dark hall.
flashed my electric light, and within Its
rays saw a CLINT of white which in
stantiy disappeared down a side cor
ridor which led to a small door used
by servants. I started in pursuit. but
blow on the head, sharp but not pow
erful, coming from behind, Knocked
me down.
| II dazed me bit and felled me. but
was not enough to make me uncon-
scious. Nevertheless got TO my feet
unsteadily and made my way slowly
down the corridor into which the flash
of white had turned. I came to the
door with my electric light illuminat-
ing the hall, and thus I knew no one
was In tilt had 40 recesses or furni-
lure to offer oncealment-and found
the door locked from the outside.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-10-08
CHAPTER vIII-continued.
10

81 cannot correct your convictions"
Isaid. "You must use your best judg-
ment. You have our permission to do
anything that suggests itself to you."
you're going to brazen it out" he
cried.
"We are not going to do anything at
ALL" / said, mot seeing any necessity
for doing anything. might merely
suggest to you that there are legal
provisions against blackmail."
The quiet little man, with his mo-
lions of profit evaporating, suddenly
became savage and desperate.
81 can't be fooled WITH" he cried.
81 know you. You won't assail me
with blackmail charge, because you
do not dare. know | am guilty and
can be punished unless | have real
hold on this family. have taken the
chance that I have real hold. 1t was
not certain, but now ] know 1t. II
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-10-08
SIGNED WITH FINGER PRINTS
Deed Recently Placed on Record In
. New York State Is the First
Of its Kind.

A deed signed with the finger prints
Of Joseph Steinhoitz, who executed II,
was offered for record In the Queens
county clerks Office In Jamaica. The
deed conveyed to Pauline Roth q one
fourth interest In burial plot IN Mt
Zion cemetery and was the FIRST instru-
ment Of any kind executed In this
manner ever filed In Queens.
Clerk Edward W. Cor did not know
how to transcribe the finger marks
upon the record and asked counsel for
an opinion. He was advised to record
It as he would q deed that bad been
executed by signing with mark, and
to make a scroll at the end Of the rec
ord initiating the finger prints and 10
write Joseph Steinholtz with finger
marks"
The New York state statutes pre-
scribe a method Of recording q deed
where a mark has been made but do
not mention finger prints. and the
county clerkfs anxious 10 have a court
decision. II Is recognized that = fn-
ger print IL q more perfect way Of ex-
ecuting an instrument for an IllIterats
person than his marx, but thus far the
method has no legal sanetion.-New
York Times.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-10-08

erll home, splendid type of which Is
shown here. This home is lighted with
electricity, has a real modern bath
room, washroom with running water,
and all Of the latest conyeniences In
home comforts. Built of frame, 1t has
a large front porch which can be
screened in during the summer
months. The square, hip-roof style Is
liked by many. The foundation is sub
stantial, being rough-faced concrete
block set on q concrete wall.
This home. which is two stories
high, is 30 feet wide and 40 feet long.
It contains seven rooms, four on the
first floor and three upstairs. The
front door opens into small reception
hall, fitted with closet for clothes.
This hall leads into the living room,
large, comfortable room, II by IA
feet, lighted by a triple window look
ing out on the front porch. and a dou-
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-10-08
JED ABDUCTED.


Synopsis. = DR.. John Nicholson,
just beginning his career, becomes
resident physician and companion
of Homer Sidney at Hartley house.
Mr.. Sidney Is an American, a semi
invalid, old and rich and very de-
sirous to live. Mrs. Sidney Is a
Spanish woman, dignified and ret-
cent Jed. the butler, acts like a
privileged member Of the family
The family has come from Monte
video. South America. Hartley
house Is fine old isolated country
place, with a murder story, a
haunted pool" and many watch
dogs, and an atmosphere OF mys-
terry. The haunted pool" is where
Richard Dobson. son of former
owner of Hartley house, had killed
his brother, Arthur Dobson.~ Jed
begins operations by locking the
doctor In his room the very first
night Doctor John Axes his door
so he can't be locked in. He meets
Isobel. daughter of the house. and
falls In love at first sight. In the
night he finds the butler drunk and
holding Mrs. Sidney by the wrist
He interferes. Mrs. Sidney makes
light of 1t. John buys a revolver.
John Overhears Jed telling Mrs.
Sidney he will have his way. In
reply she says she will not hesitate
10 kill him. Mrs. Sidney asks John
to consent to the announcement OF
his engagement to Isobel. The
young people consent to the make
believe engagement. Later they
find 1t is to head OF Jed, who
would marry Isobel. Jed tries to
kill John, but the matter is
smoothed over. John, though ZEN
gagged" to Isobel, conceals his love.
Mr.. Sidney visits nearby prison
and has Dobson, the murderer,
pointed out. Jed tells the story Of
the Dobson murder. The family go
to South America for the winter.
John Is left at home. but the ZEN
gagement" Is not broken. John
hears the story OF tragedy that
might have happened in Monte
video." The family returns. A
mysterious Spanish sailor appears.
Jed recognizes him and wants to
Kill him. The sailor plays burglar.
Mr.. Brown, attorney" for the
sailor, calls on John and makes de-
mands.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-10-08

rooms are Is by IA feet, IL by 10 feet,
and II feet 9 inches by 10 feet, and
each contains a clothes closet ample
for the needs Of the occupants.
This home answers the question:
"what sort OF a farm home can ]
build that will be satisfactory In every
way and not cost me whole lot OF
money! The square type Of house
Is economical to construct and always
provides plenty Of room. Today the
modern farm home is one that COM
bines comfort with the least expendi-
ture of effort. The farmers wife will
certainly appreciate home Of this
type, because 1t furnishes her with the
means to do all her work in the most
pleasant manner possible.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-10-08

to the kitchen. A bedroom also adj
Joins the dining room. and can be used
very conveniently for the cook OF
maid. The kitchen, Is feet 9 inches
by II feet, Is laid out according to
modern ideas, and so arranged as to
make the work as light as possible.
Immediately adjacent to the kiteh-
en- is a small washroom very handy for
the men when coming into meals. They
can clean up before tracking up the
house. A lavatory is also provided for
In the first-foor arrangement.
Upstairs has been divided into three
bedrooms and a bathroom. The bed
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-10-08

ssvou Are in for Trouble" He Said.
I'VE Know What You Have, and
Well Get II"
is not enough OF hold. but II Is
enough to keep you from making trou-
BILE for me. and I'll see that soon 1t
viii be enough to make you listen to
me"
~You may do anything you want TO
do" | said.
He became quiet and cunning again.
~Then, II yeu don't mind, I'd Ike to
speak to Jed" he said.
rang for him.
When Jed came. the little shabby
aayyer became excited again and got
iup out Of his chair to shake his finger
at Jed.
sYou are In for trouble" he said.
ave know what you have, and wen
get II. They don't dare stop us. and
i want to give you notice that you are
marked. That's all You'll be follow
ed and bounded and run down In the
end. and theren be an end to this
:supercilicusness here. II may be when
you're dead
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-10-08
SPLENDID TYPE
Of FARM HOME
Comfortable and Attractive, Both
Outside and In.
ALL ROOMS WELL ARRANGED
Layout VIII Appeal Strongly to the
Housewife, In That the Building ls
Designed to Make the Home
Work Light as Possible.
BY WILLIAM A. RADFoRD.

Mr.. William A. Radford win answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject or building work on the farm. for
the readers Of this paper. On account Of
rs nls WIDE experience as Editor. Author and
highest authority on ali these subiects
Address all inquiries to William A. Rad
FORD. No. l6N Prairie avenue. Chicago.
reply.
There was a time when the home
on the farm was the least important
building. The dairy barn, hoghouse
and other farm buildings were built
to last and contained all the latest
improvements in the way Of equip
ment. The home was merely shell
ter and could wait. What was the re-
sult7 The farm wife had whole
lot Of unnecessary work to do with
out any convenlences. Comfort was
almost entirely lacking.
But times have changed. Today the
farm home Is one Of the big buildings
on the farm. As well as being the
most attractive, 1t Is the most mod
ern, being equipped with the latest la
bor-saving and comfort producing de-
vices to make the lot Of the housewife
a pleasant one and to make home life
In general one that will appeal and
keep the children contented. One
great cause for the discomfort Of the
farm boy has been home conditions.
When the hard grind Of the day was
done he did not have attractive sur
roundings In which he could spend his
spare time.
Electric light and running water
have worked wonders with the mod
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-10-08
agnes, the new maid. can
not be found"
Gro BE coNTINUEDJ
The EVE Of the Cat.

AS showing how widely the perms-
nently blue eyes Of cats differ from
Other eyes, II Is noted that immediate
ly he eyes Of white cats that are 10
have permanently blue eyes open they
shine bright red in the dark. No 9TH
er colcred eye does this.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-10-08

After long days work in the hot
sun It is quite treat for the farmer
and his help to be able TO come home
and take a refreshing bath in mod
ern bathroom and spend restful eve
ming reading or in some other recrea-
tion In pleasant rooms well lighted
and furnished. Modern equipment has
helped the farm wife UNNECESSARILY In
performing her tasks, and has made
possible her entrance into social ac-
tivities.
Comfort in the farm home is essen
tial. The old idea Of Fall work and
no play" is no longer held by progress
sive farmers, for they have found by
actual experience that happy, content
ed homes increase the efficiency and
earning power Of the farm.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-10-08

bic window on the side The stairs
leading to the upper floor start in one
corner Of this room
Diagonally opposite and connected
by an open doorway 10 the dining
room. II feet 9 inches BY IS feet II
Is also lighted BY q triple window and
very conveniently located with regard
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-10-08

Ever notice how every one OF The
near-centenarians thinks his one god
habit Is the secret OF longeyity1
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-10-08
Same Thing

sThe officer who rose to be colonel
began at the bottom"
~why, he told me be began a. tco
sergeant" =
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-12-01
SIMPLE WAY TO GET
RID OF BlACkHEADS

There is one simple, safe and sure
way that never falls to get rid OF
blackheads and that is to dissolve
them.
TO do this got two ounces Of
calonite powder from any drug store
--- sprinkle u little on "a hot, wet
spouge-rub over the blackhoads
kly--wash the parts and you will
be surprised how the hlackhcads
have disappeared. Big blackheads,
no matter whore they are. simply
dissolve and disappear, leaving the
parts without any mark whatever.
Blackheads are simply a mixture OF
dust and dirt and secrctions from the
body that form In the pores of the
skin. Pinching and squeezing only
cause irritation, make large pores
and do not get them out after they
become hard. The calonite powder
and the water simply dissolve the
black heads 30 they wash right out,
leaving the pores free and clean and
in sieir natural condition. Anyone
troubled with these unsightly blom-
ishes should certainly try this simple
method.--Advt.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-12-01
P|MPLY? WELL, ,DON'TBE
People Notice II. Drive Them
OF with DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets

A pimply face will not embarass you
much longer # YOU get "A package OF
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets. The skin
should begin to clear after you have
taken the tablets a few nights.
Cleanse the blood, bowels and liver
with DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets, the
successful substitute for calomel, there's
no sickness or pain after taking them.
DIR. Edwards Olive Tablets do that
which calomel does, and Just as eifec.
lively. but their action 10 gentle ard
safe instead OF severe and irritating.
No one who takes Olive Tablets Is
ever cursed with a dark brown taste"
bad breath. dull. listless. no good"
feeling. constipation. torpid liver, bad
disposition or plmply face.
Olive Tablets are a purely vegetable
compound mixed with olive oil: you will
know them by their olive color.
Dr. Edwards spent years among pa
Gents afflicted with liver and bowel
complaints. and Olive Tablets are the
immensely effective result. Take one or
two nightly for week. See how much
better you feel and look. l5c and soc.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-12-01
Dandruff Surely
Destroys the Hair

Girls-if you want plenty OF thick,
beautiful, glossy silky hair, do by all
means get rid Of dandruff, for 1t Will
s,arvo your hair and ruin 1t II you
don't.
II doesn't do much good To try TO
brush or wash II out. The only sure
way to get rid OF dandruff Is 10 dis
solve II, then you destroy 1t entirely
TO do this, get about four ounces of
ordinary liquid arvon; apply 1t al
night when retiring; uSc enough to
moisten the scalp and rub IL in gent
ly with the finger tips.
by morning, most II not all, OF
your dandruff will be gone, and
three or four more applications will
completely dissolve and entirely de-
s,roy every single sign and trace
of It.
You will find, too. that all itching
and digging OF the scalp will stop,
and your hair will look and feel "A
hundred times better. You can get
liquid arvon at any drug store. IL l.
inexpensive and four ounces is all
you viii need. no matter how much
dandruff you have. This simple
remedy never fails.--Adyt.