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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-29
Scout News.

The usual meeting of the Scouts
will be held at the Scout room We'd
nesd:ay eS aning ~ 7:3gs DR.. S. H.
EduInunds Will (: .ess the Troop on
the subject: .'The Scout .Stizen y
A treat is in store for all Scouts. The
parents and friends OF the Scouts are
cordially invited to attend any Of the
meetings OF the Scouts. No notice of
your coming is necessary Simply tell
your Scout son or your Scout friend
that yon would like to go along. with
him to- the meeting. Your presence
viii lend encouragement to the work.
s The Scouts are making plans For an
overnight hike to Second Mill for
this coming Friday afternoon Come
out and see what Scout camp looks
like. IL you viii dine with US you
must bring your own supper as the
Troop is only carrying sufficient for
two meals:
DID dyou know that every Scout be-
fore he receives the TenasTfoot de-
gree, that is the degree that admits
him to a Troop, takes the following
oath:
On my honor will do my best to
do my duty to God and my country.
and to obey the Scout Law; toS help
other people at all times; to keep my.
self physically strong, mentally awake
and morally straight -
A boy who takes this oath and lives
up to it cannot help but be good citi-
zen.
The following caa 5idates have pass
ed the examination for the Tender
foot degree and will be initiated OF
the hike Friday evening: Blanding
Upshur, Buckle Wilder, J. c. Coop
er, Jr., and J. E. Wilder
The Scouts have been very ambi-
tious lately and have been trying to
climb. Several of them, however, tried
to rise a. little too rapidly. If you
don't understand ask Patrol Leader
Buck and Patrol Leader Clark.
We still need Scout Masters in Sum-
ter We have ore OR two good pros
poets in view. Scout Masters come
forward, we will furnish the Scouts.
Do you know the Boy Scout Insig-
MIA, the badge Of better beyhood?
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-29

South Carolina k pay ,i|
Bill For Rnra
portati0l |;

saluda, S. May sinaaifY
recently made by B 81. Hare, soufh
Carolina Field agent t5ie a9SsH
States Bureau OF Crop EssfEaS53
shows the average distance nj
farms In South Garolfna
miles. from market hH aselag zes
wagon load in uIings crops ElE sIss
eeKet is ,56e pounds, the aaeIaze pads
for hauling fertilizers. faThl
ments, feed, etc, fscIn market
the average load for 95xss
to market, being 1,8z2 pound sssss
The average time 81 s'1f aalnna
hauling farm crops fersas1sassS
ITO and from market fers
farm, or, approxi1natefg PEI
all work days:
According to an, estimat te made
rnary I, there were III
that time i 900 firms stEaetar5 49, ~
5S7s motor trucks used for turn
poses. sgssssss
A somewhat similar sidairy
made by Frank Andrews oa the saSllS IS
Burear in i 915 showed tkaf
=erage distance OF. the more eHiefes
farms in. the State was 81 miles 4roan.
market, and the averag nusnb bts
-round trips that could be- nzaAs per
day from farms to nafkee was
The; average size wagon load in t1e
State, including only Gotten
wheat, and corn euasAel He'd IS -
54s pounds The average sdissahce
all, farms in the United State fy0m
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-29
Attentsson-Ex-seryice Men!

MANY ex-seryice men have received
Injuries er.contracted disease. in the
service ard the i'll effect hereof do
not appear, until some time after. their
discharge or resignation, If the dr..
afbfHty resulting from the injury or
disease contacted IN the service does
cot occur before one year after dis
charge orEresignatipn S5sbe rIs- Ee
able to obtain IserIsataen for sfhe'
Law provides that when such dlsapli-
s;y or death occ7ns as shown by the
medical evidence after one year after
yoin discharge, a acertnicate OF injury
ia1,st have been obtained from the Di-
rector of the Bureau within the year
from the datesof yoi,r discharge IN or
der that the Government. mas pay you,
or your dependents.
If you were Injured or contracted
disease while in the service, even
Enough the injury or disease was OF a
minor character, be sure to apply for
4 certificate eof injury before one year
after the date OF your discharge or
resSsnafion, in order to protect your
self and your dependents. Act now.
DO not fail to get this certificate II
syoa sustained injury or disease in the
service. which even though it may
not bother you now, may become ag-
sravated hereafter. Apply to the
nearest District Supervisor OF the Pub
suc Health Service, or write to the
Chief Medical Advisor, Bureau of War
Risk Insurance, Washington, D. c.,
giving your full name. serial number
and organization. and rank at the
fine OF discharge or resignation.
bulletin entitled, New Provi-
sions For Compensation and Medical
and surgical Care and Supplies Under
the War Risk Act and officially list
ed as LD-3O'. is announced by Di-
rector r. G. Cholmely-Jones OF the
Il Bureau of War Risk Insurance as
ready for distribution. This circu'
lar may be obtained from the Bureau
OF war Risk insurance, Washington
D.
To. quote the bulletin: NO com
spensation IS PAYABLE unless the disa
blIity or death can be traced to an IN
jury or disease incurred in the ser
vice.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-29
Ma prohIem at All,

A small boy was seat to the focal
drug store for an empty bottle. and
after waiting his turn the assistant
spotted him and said: well little
man, what can I do for yon y
aDh. want AN empty edicine bot.$
tie, the boy replied.
81 can't lets:you have on with0sft
someff ffane & said the assistant
20 q BE ttae hopeFuf sAyf alzII
ssws1 asseose iItaaa nefsay red
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-29
MARRIAGE LICENSES

J White: c. NJ. Patterson and Miss
Lucille Trembley, Sumter.
Colored: Solomon Spencer and Re-
beeca .Gasl1in, Sumter
) claud n. Brown and Daisy Williams
Eastover.
George Martin and Louise Johnson,
Sumter.
George W. Ragin, summerton, aad
Susan Gaillard, Remini.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-29
NORTON VII
MADE PI1BIEl
Former Vice President Ls
Large sum Of Money

Washington, May 2sAn estase
timated to be worth SO .oae, ,esa
disposed Of by the. will OF Levi e lprss
ton, which was prohated to-day
ton was former vice president OF aes
United States. .s:.s - 5: { 8.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-29
BAN ON TALK ! . !.
ING MACHINES


sLogansport, md, May 27lTshe ar=-3 8
nuaf conference Of the old osaer
OF the Brethren Church closed afleE
declaring against the use OF presssfce
in the home of members oS :talktnes
machines, phonographs and gEsntos
phones. ..sssss.sssss ssss
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-29
SUTHERLAND
DEFEATS WOOD
West Virginia Republicans Cast
Vote for Native Son for
President

Wheeling. W. Va. May 27-Prin1-
sary returns tabuiated by the Intelii-
gencer give Senator sutherland a lead
of nearly 55s.898 over General Wood
FOR the Republi liean Presid eHtial pref
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-29
Miners Convention
Rejects Agreement

Nilsesbarre, Pa. May 23--i'fie Ira-. a...
State Convention of hard coal miners
reiected the proposed wage agreement
rontai inin q fxi1aaiIn offer to- opera
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-30
Under the Red Flag.

Ada News When Senator Gore spoke Thursday
was introduced to the assembled audience by Ed Kerr The
OF fotocio and Coal counties fairly familiar
l her During the draft riots in this Oklahoma in
l9 Kerr was arrested charge of resisting the
spent some time in dnrance vile Prior his
sisng he was known a bitter Socialist W. c. IT,
We are not foolish enough deny that Kerr perfect right
to Senator Gore We admit foolish
moi to accept all the he But do deny right
OF Senator Gore TO cater such support and seek build
al record appealing for such We
Stonewal episode only because truth
loyal during the and that suspected doyaty
supporting Gore
That such elements actually supporting the
IS not due to the accidents of politics 1t something
Just happened They for Gore because his
the and because of his attitude towards the They
hn because he for them They have that when
The draft rioters rounded p 1917 than
had in ms possession letter from Gore nvghng the
draft and against the government They have forgotten that
the Socialists of America sympahed with that
aor Gore opposed measures necessary victory Germany
On hand the evidence that the dSoya elements
OF 1917 are supporting Gore 1920 Hurt of Madl leading the
fight for Gore Marshall county and Hurt is the leading Social
isl of his section Clark Boswell leading fight
IN West Chocaw county and Clark elected office twice
he Socialist ticket and brother of Stanley Clark
lavenworth prison for sedion Brce of Hugo is leading the
fight for Gore his section of the and he recognized
Socialist leader Snder of Seminole active for Gore and
he has been the Socialist leader his eight
part of Ponoctoc county Only week Luther
nominee for in the Fifth district in Wewoka
econeerng for Gore In counties of Oklahoma the
agenent of the Gore campaign has passed entirely Soca
hands
We hardly understand the good people loyal peop
who supporting Gore They the they
They they are lined up with every disoyast in
Oklahoma the a-afnaa nsul h~
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-30

New York.-The supreme court has
denied incorporation to society
calling itself the Institute for Indus
trial and Technical Aid to Soviet
Russia. The application for incor
poriaton gave as the object 'the
mental, cultural and technical de-
velepment of the members of the
Russian colony in the United States,'
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-30
DEPUTY STILL LIVING

Shreveport, 1t. NJ. Owens, depp-
ty sheriff at Emerson, Ark, who a
few days ago was reported to have
been killed by Babe Porter. a ne
gro fugitive. is not dead, according
to information from Homer. La. A
man there said he visited Owens and
found him seriously wounded, but
with a chance of recovery.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-30
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat OF the disease.
Catarrh is a local disease, greatly in
fiuenced by constitutional conditions, and
In order 10 cure IL you must take an
internal remedy. Halls Catarrh Medi
cine - taken internally and acts thr.
the blood on the mucous surfaces of thu
system. Halls Catarrh Medicine was
prescribed BY one OF the best physicians
In this country for years. Ii Is COM
posed Of some of the best tonics known,
purifiers. The pert ct Combination OF
the ingredients In I alfs Catarrh Medi
cine Is what produces such wonderful
results In catarrhal conditions. Send TO-
testimonials free
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-30
WhY Tnat tteadache? ?

When you know the cause of a
disease a cure may often be effected
This is particularly true of head
ache. Headache often results from
constipation or disordered condi.
ton OF the stomach which may be
corrected by taking a dose or two
OF Chamberlain Tablets. Try it..
These tablets are easy to take ana
mild and gentle in effect.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-30

history has that certain old Roman working at his
pow when his countrymen messenger call
position OF high public service lie sitting
and he didn press association deliver
ng bulletins to him to keep him posted proceedings the
senate And that Mr. McAdoo the
dency him under somewhat circumstances
fore the national convention Mae" his coun
try home where presumably he deyotng his
his potatoes ncng the off of his
rustic pastm When newspaper correspondent called
house to ask him whether he would
offered to him, his reply that dn
ed about politics and he politely declined the newspaper
offer TO supply him with from which
indicates that Mr. McAdoo either remarkably
what happens San Francisco that he is
staging the To- be perfectly fair with him.
positive evidence support that anything
sincere in the attitude he has assumed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-30

Woodrow Wilson may be sick but Judging by the en-
tsasm which the mention of his provoked
convention, he isn't dead one by long shot the anti
administration forces had hopes of dominating conventions
th have been rudey dlusoncd by the demonstration
which broke loose few after the convention
order The display of picture of the president
the started commoon which lasted nearly half
AS the convention proceeds with its business it is evident
anti Wilson contingent among the delegates is comparatively
negligible quantity
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-30

II Senator Harding the Republican nominee for president cx
poets to run on the Chicago platform and time make
clear his position the issues confronting country he has
ne niue JOB ON hand in the preparation speech of accent
ane Perhaps he make the people what the plat
form but have doubts about example the party
declaration the League was accented both
by the bitter enders and the mild reservationss as embod
ing their views VIII Mr. Harding to prove that ac
tuay two opposite hngs The are that he will
undertake such impossible task content himself with
Following the example by the platform makers executing
smooth of sradde.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-30

With the postponement of the game
between the Rotarians and the Lions
for couple of weeks, the situation
has undergone n decided change.
Bert Barefoot expects to be in the
Lions lineup now Hitherto II has
looked like the Rotrlans had a little
the best OF it.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-30
MR. ALTO OWNER.

Why not hire your own mechanic
and cut your repair bill in half?
bring my tools and repair your
auto engine or tractor at your own
home or ranch.
Fifteen years experience in this
business. Guarantee complete salts
faction. f.. w. BARTLETT,
Phone 174. Savoy Hotel.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-30

Senator Owens prospects for landing the presidential
ton don look bright at the but the
Of the poet you tell Strange and unexpected
things happen national convention But be this
the nation knows that Oklahoma the convention The Oklahoma
delegation has already managed the newspaper
the front page the way the Chicago
ton No genuine Oklahoman put
der bushe. Yes, il pays to advertise.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-30

j. E. Shelton announces that he Is
a candidate for county Judge, sub
ject to the action OF the democratic
primary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-30

joiced at of every soldier who fell in France
Thus the second phase of the campaign Heretofore
supported Gore in silence and followed the
of they boldly proclaim their allegiance and
O
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-30
County Weieher

s. A. Daddy Keith announces
that he is candidate for County
Weigher, subject to the Democratic
primary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-30
County judge.

Thos j. O'Neill announces that he
10 candidate for county Judge, sub
ject to the action Of Democratic vot
ers.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-30

And here well take occasion to
hand our coincidence to Mr. HALO
well, the new boss OF the Chicks
Heavy, heavy hangs over your
head" Butterfat, II you don't deliver
the goods.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-30

IL. F. Allon announces that he is
candidate for county superinten.
dent. subject to the action of the
democratic primary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-30

Whites Cream yermifuge is Ger.
tain destruction to intestinal worms
1t Is harmless to children OF adults
Price s5c. Sold by Wren Drug Co.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-30

AS starter in the way of advice
to Mr. Hallowell, we suggest that he
arrange for breaking the home run
habit which that Springfield slugger
has acquired.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-30
COUNTY TREAsuRER-

l.. A. Sanders announces that
he is candidate for County Treas
urer, subject to the Democratic prl-
mary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-30

VIM. Stacey announces that he Is
a candidate for county attorney, sub
ject to the Democratic primary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-30

T. NJ McElroy announces that he
candidate for County Commits.
sioner Northern District), subject
70 the action OF the democratic pri-
mary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-30
County Superintendent.

Meta Chestnut Sager announces
that she is a candidate for County
Superintendent, subject to the action
OF democratic voters.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-30

Mrs. Edna T. Watkins announces
that she Is a candidate for court
clerk, subject to the democratic pri-
mary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-30
County Commissioner.

N. NJ. Driskill announces that he is
candidate for county commission
er. Central district, subject to the
democratic primary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-30

Wireless advices from the streams
down in the Wichita mountains are
to the effect that all the finny tribes
are in Il state bordering on panic as
a result of having received word Of
the coming invasion of Chickasha
Boy Scouts.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-30
EXPRESS PAckAoETTEs

The time Is short enough at best.
open TO the winds my breast,
open to the winds my breast,
And walk the way
Il V. Chenn
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-30
Court Clerk.

e. G. (Curly) Reynolds announces
that he is candidate for Court
Clerk, subject to the action of the
democratic primary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-30
A STOLEN SMILE 'ER TWO

We'll, Mrs. Blank" said the doc
tor to the wife of patient who had
led her a miserable life, Il hope your
husbands temperature is not higher
today
We'll" was the startling answer,
that's just what | was wondering
sir. Ye see, he's been dead since
noon"
AT one of the army schools the per
spring aspirants for knowledge were
going through the intricacies Of
arithmetic one raw youth was hav-
ing particular difficulty with frac-
tions.
IT'S very simple" encouraged the
instructor. See this foot role, now.
How many tenths are there in it.?
Ten. of course. Now how many hun
dredths? One hundred. Now. how
many thousandths?'
Wow" exploded the sufferer.
There must millions of EN-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-30

Jack Haze announces that he is a
candidate for. county. commissioner,
Central distrlct) subject to the ac,
tion OF the Democratic primary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-30


Another thing, il isn't q bad idea
to have somebody page the eleva-
tor when you receive an invitation
to get in on the ground floor of an
oi proposition,
The loud noise you hear in the di-
rection of San Francisco is probably
made by the boosters of pas son-in'
law.
II is perfectly all right for a man
to devote part OF his time to ar
guing politics, provided he doesn't
take it seriously.
81 Simp says he notices that the
heat is always more noticeable on
hot day.
The news that whole scads OF wa
termelons are growing in the neigh
borhood of Rush Springs ought to
help some, Smile, please.
Also, we'd like to see the demo
Gratis in their platform declaring un-
alterable opposition to the bagworm.
This is one good bet that the G, O.
p. overlooked.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-30
County Assessor.

j. d. Bryan announce that he Ii u
candidate for county assessor sub.
ject to the Democratic primary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-30

NJ II. EVANS announces that he
is candidate for County Commits
missioner, Southern District, subject
to the Democratic primary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-30
County Attorney

County ATTORNEY
BEN GOFF Announces that he Is
a candidate for county attorney, sub
ject to the democratic primary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-30

NJ. /. Stokes announces that he IL
candidate for county clerk, sub
ject to the action OF the democratic
primary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-30

GEO. w. PETTY announces that
he Is a candidate for County Com.
missioner, central district, subject to
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-30

w. A. Bryant announces that he
Is a candidate for county commits
sioner (northern district, subject
to the action of the democratic prl
mary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-30

Matt Sankey announces that he is
d candidate for sheriff, subject TO the
action OF Democratic voters.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-30
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w. r. (BlLLY) CLOUD Announces
that he Is candidate for county
clerk. subject to the democratic
primary.