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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21

One Of the lovelest weddings Of the
season was solemniZed on Wednesday
evening at $3.50 o'clock when Miss Eli
leen Hurst became the bride of Ed
ward o. Conner, the marriage taking
place at the home of the brides par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. &. NJ. Hurst on
Washington street.
The house had been beautifully and
tastefully decorated in roses and pot
ted pla ntS. The French doors permit
ted the front rooms to be thrown into
one spacious hall. The bridal party
entered to the strains of Mendels-
sohn's Wedding March, played by Mrs.
Robert T. Brown. First came Miss
Sibyl Conner, sister Of the groom, who
was beautifully attred i'm white organ
die and taffeta, carrying bouquet of
pink roses. Next came the maid Of
honor, Miss Mildred Hurst, sister OF
the bride, who wore dress Of white
organdie and lace, also carrying bou-
quet of pink roses. Then entered
little Gladys Hurst Hubbard, a niece
of the bride, dressed in pink organdie
bearing the ring in silver tray. The
- S'cOAH ShNShhiS iiciii iilc iiSIll Will
his best man, Mr.. Archie Wilder, was
met at the altar by the bride who en-
tered from the left upon the arm of
her father Here under a CANOPY of
white tulle, roses and wistaria, the
ceremony was performed by Rev. John
A. Rice, pastor Of Trinity Methodist
church in an impressive manner.
The bride was attired in travelling
suit of midnight blue With accessoriea
to match, carrying a bouquet OF brides
roses and lilies of the valley.
After the ceremony q light course
was served. Only members of the
families of the contracting parties
We're present.
The young couple received many
handsome gifts.
After returning from their honey
moon in the mountains they will be at
home to their friends in Florence, s. G.
where Mr.. Conner is engaged in a
prosperous business
On Thursday afternoon, July 8, Mrs.
Robert Brown gave a miscellaneous
shower at her home on Salem Avenue.
in honor Of Miss Eileen Hur St
The house was tasefully decorated
in cut flowers and potted plants, the
color scheme being yellow.
Tables were arranged for heart idce.
In the center of each a kewpie doll
dressed in yellow stood on a large
heart. The highest score was made by
Miss Ellen Siddall, the prize was a
dainty handgsrclrief. which she in turn
presented to the guest of honor. The
gift from the hostess was an exquisite
piece Of lingerie
After delicious sweet course was
served, basket filled with useful and
attractive articles was brought in and
presented to the bride-elect.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21

Wlso nys the world is not getting
oafte'c7 A dealer In music and mus
ical tnstrunents predicts the down
fajl Slf the jazs. and says that The slide
ts0nqbope and other long -winded in
s:rn1''enss which have tortured the
p0bAr ear for the last few years are
oivinls way before demands for the
o'tsNr and mandolin and the type or
seng which can be sung to them. ,f
lt'psesns TOO good to be true. but
Who should know u not the ndealery
o. cpurse vhen he goes on to pre-
dict revival OF the harp. it gets
more dIfficult TO believe--that would
- tbo heavenly. But II the guitar
90 supersede the trombone, and the
rawsnse River crowd out Dardanel-
- shy the prico Of sugar can come
df1.r and rents 30 back to normal.
A. 5sA Of one kind is out. surely the
efkefs are on the way. Heaven speed
~ un'aAed world!
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21

After reading all the good things
- Republicans said about them
setves at the Chicago convention. and
s4tns hard things they said about the
n>mocrats. and after reading all the
aeod things the Democrats said about
tllssf selves at San Francisco. and all
W. hard things they said about the
Htrr'iaicans and deductiue the nee
sfv<liy percentage from each. one 10
forced 20 agree with the charitable
olli formula:
H~There Is 30 much good I'm the worst
'o8 us. and so much bad In the best
~ ts. that II hardly behoov,ss any OF
~ 10 tsIk about the rest OF us" Il
Instead Of an excessive eulogy and
parttsan mud singing. IL we might
oaly have all the good that Is In all
Of ~ devoted to purposes Of pure and
onss'fish citizenship. organiz,d in har-
naony for obtaining the highest good
Of she countryi
The records OF both conventions
vail make fine scrap-books.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21

Darlington, Juiy 1S-It has been
announced that this city is 10 have a.
visit August ,. from Governor CROUCH
Of Arkansas and several hundred busi~
ness and agricultural citizens OF that
state, The visitors come TO look into
Agricultural conditions and methods
in this county. They vii stay only
one day and that they 1ay see the
most in this limited time tho business
people of the city are making arrange
mcnts to Civ" them ample means Of
seeing. Committees Of the chamber
Of commerce have been appointed to
see that the visitors are well entertain
ed and that they have ample tranSpor-
tatiou over the county.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21
MOTOR MAD AMERICA

The ,English writer who Slys Amer
Ca is 'motor-mad" is about right. II
may be- something for the trade to
Dosst %. but II Is something for the
rsst OF the nation to think about.
There are many desirable and praise
worthy features about having more
auionaobiles in this country than all
the rest Of the world has together. but
automobiles are not an unmitigated
b1tssing.
Every family may have an in
slispable right to own car; for II
n Z most convenient means OF trans
portAtion. and surely transportation
10 fundamental human right. But
vast OF the millions OF families that
buy cars before they Gun afford
them. or buy more expensive cars
th&h they can AFFORD? Nearly every
bocy wants a bigger cur and a faster
car The natural desire Ia be able TO
"gsi about" develops into u desire to
''so fast. and to be always going.
The nation seems TO be developing
q ,eritable motor-mania. state OF
m,rd which wants to be moving rap
idsr regardless OF direction or object,
rhIeh cannot keep stili, which re-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21
NOTICE

BY order OF the Democratic Exc
cutive Committee of Sumter county
campaign meetings will be held at the
places named below on the dates spec
fled for the purpose Of affording OPP
portunity for the candidates for office
to meet and address the Democratic
voters OF the county. All meetings will
open at Il o'clock a. m, unless other
wise specified. The meetings are as
follows:
Privateer, Wednesday, July 28.
WeQgciield, Friday. July 30.
Shiloh, Friday August s.
Mayesviiie, Wednesday, August II.
Rembert, Friday, August 13.
Dalzell, Friday, August 20.
Sumter, Friday, August 20, 8 p. m.
Sumter. Saturday, August 81.
The following assessments have
been levied on candidates:
Clerk of Court, $10O.
Sheriff, $50.
Auditor, $40.
Treasurer, $40.
Coroner, $40.
representative, $25.
Magistrate, 1st district, IS.
Magistrate, 2nd district. IS.
Magistrate, 3rd district, $25.
Magistrate, 4th district, $5.
Magistrate, 5th district, SIS.
Magistrate, 9Th district, $40.
Magistrate, 7th district, So
Candidates are required to file the
pledge required by the rules of the
party and to pay their assessment TO
the County Chairman on or before II.
o'clock, noon, July 9th.
j. II. Clifton, County Chairman.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21

CARDS mere motion as desirable
thing. The continuous physical mo.
ton IN itself tends to create CORE
spending mental motion--a state of
mind lacking repose and power OF
This result is certainly as bad as the
accompanying extravaganza and the
encouragement Of home life. 1t is
In fact, largely responsible for them
a mind not at rest cannot properly
estimate real values and enjoy the
things that give permanent satisfac-
ton, such as old-fashioned famil,
life, literature, music, art, fine social
intercourse and the study Of nature.
This last item would be worthy OF
extended comment by itself. The
motor maniac" cares little for ma
ture. and sees less of it, however
he may rave over the landscapes that
rush past his speeding car. Gas-en-
gines have little to do with nature
The owner OF a magnificent touring
car doubtless has something very
fine; but the man. or woman sitting
quietly under a tree or beside a
stream may have something worth
more than all the automobiles on the
worlds highways.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21
COTTON LETTER
(John f. Clark & Coz

New york. July 19-The strength
IN cotton today came from anroad.
Liverpool sent over strong cables with
n cent and a half advance in spots ara
they bought quite heavily in this
market on the opening, but LATER
turned seller. The map was too weti
IN the eastern section and helped
hold October aro~nd 80 cents. There
was no news except Weather and
cables and no particular improvement
IN outside speculation. Sentiment
is rather against following the ad-
vance rs most traders think the crop
is making good progress.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21

Spartanburg, July 1S-OrganiZa =
tAon of the South Carolina Traffic
League may take place tomorrow at
the meeting of freight committeeman
from all sections Of the state. Mat
thew Hale, president of the South At
lantic States association, is in the state
now and will be present at the confer
enCe.
District meetings have already been
held and with the statewide confer
ence Tuesday, as announced by Mr.
Hale, some definite result is expected
to be had. Il. II. COoncr, chairman
for this state of the South Atlantic
states association, Will probably re-
present Columbia at the gathering.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21

Road of Eriohta-

In the central part of China there Is
very strange road, which leads to
the famous Ming tOmbs. On each
side Of the avenue are huge figures of
elephants, camels and glraffes, liOl.s,
etc. Each animal is carved out of q
solid piece of stone. They are prob
ably more than 500 years old.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21
Better OF Than His Dad.

Nowadays man thinks he is hav-
ipg rough time when he has to help
move the furniture around q pit, for
getting that his glorious dad used to
spend a week out In the back yard
beating the dust out Of carpets and
thought nothing Of 1t.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21
Awful Thought.

At Sunday right supper, after Frank
I'm and his parents had been out riding
with some friends, his mother re-
marked that getting so much fresh air
gave one a big appetite, whereupon
franklin observed: "Gee] mother,
wouldn't you hate to cook for bunch
Of ayiators?"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21

Edgeiicld, July 1S-ThrOugh the ef-
forts Of county demonstration agent,
A. b. CarWilC, and the home demon
stration agent, Miss Patti Major, a
very successful short course of three
days has been held at Edgefcld for
the benefit Of the boys and girls of The
county who have been engaged in club
work.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21

utations as people, Of their word,
and at the same time to make a, little
provision for the future?
Americans are too happy go-lucky
They live too much i'm the day, too
little to they turn their minds to the
days to come. Fair weather does
not last forever. The Liberty Bonds
should be taken up without further
delay.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21
Walk Around a Rlnu.

A Tennessee investigator made n
series Of more than fifty experiments
for the purpose Of disproving the as.
sertiOn that bllndfOlded persons walk
In circles. but he was unable to do so,
for all the persons I'm the tests depart.
ed from the straight line as they
walked away from the starting point.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21
Street Rejoins
Other AviatOrs

Scranton, Pa. July 17--Capt. street.
army aviator en route from AIincola to
Alaska lefo for Erie this morning 90
join three other army aviators. cant
Street was forced to land near here
yesterday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21
NEW ORLEANS COTTON
LIVERPOOL COTTON.

Close: Jan. 22,45; Feb. 22.13; Mch.
2l.Sl; May Pills; July 25.6S; Aug.
25.41; Oct. 23.99; Nov. 23.41; Dec.
22.S5
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21

Now that the two parties have got
{p'AffOrms for the candidates to stand
a. ne next thing Is to get voters to
roaisd Tor them.
rs Germany truly repentant for
her sins7' asks magazine writer.
THIS y the silly season.
Americans may not be producing
1hs s,ocds, but they're certainly pro-
1oefns the price.
Dipt get 80 wrapped up In politics
NAT Ali the bugs and worms, in the
netfhborhood hold convention In
'youf vegetable garden.
Clpthing In still reasonably priced
t-~e1sen a seasons half over. No ex-
tsds fcr not being fashionably dress
- ~ last part OF the summer. at
N eosrtins July 4. there ought to be q
esihr vacation from politics
Dqsr cid ,Irelandl IT, new home
'role plan gives her two senatssi
~.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21
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~ be charged for.
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~ 1850 and the True southron I'm
The watchman and southron
nAs the combined circulation and
osnce OF both of the old papers.
~ Inanifestly the best advertising
alum In Sumter.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-07-16

lieve the distressed, to comfort the
sorrowful, to speak words of hope and
encouragement to the sin-racked soul
and point the way to better things
this was her mission and we'll she per-
formed it. She hated sin, but loved
the smner--cven as did the Master.
Those who knew her best loved her
best, and many an eye long unused to
tears will grow dim when the tidings
come that they will see her no more on
earth. Peace be to her soul.
Mrs. White was born at Donelton,
Texas, in 1868, her parents being Mr..
and Mrs. e. B. Sheppard. In 1878
she was married at Donelton, to CYRUS
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-07-16

W. White, and faithfully and well
through all the vicissitudes Of the
passing years, she kept in their full
ness the vows breathed at the mar
riage alter--a loyal, loving wife, n
tender, patient mother.
Those Of her immediate family who
mourn her departure are: her husband
c. W. White, three sons, Eckie and
Lee White Of Durant, and Howard
White of Broken Bow; three grand
children and the following brothers
and sisters: Dan Sheppard of Green
vile. Texas, Tom Howard of Durant
Joe Howard of Portalcs, N. NJ, II. J.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-07-16

Howard Of Dallas, Texas, M. E. Mac
key Of Durant.
From girlhood she had been an ac.
tive member of the Methodist churcl,
and in the sacred edifice where she
mad $" often met for worship and for
worh with re kindred of her faith the
funeral services were held
well done, thou good and
faithful servant. thou hast been
faithful over few things, will
make thee ruler over many"
Funeral services were held at 4 o.
clock Tuesday afternoon, conducted
by Rev. G. b. Cross and Rev. o. C
Fon,aine The church was made beau.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-07-16

tiful with flowers, the tributes Of the
many friends her kindly life had made.
At the conclusion of the services in
the church, the casket, followed by
The sorroving relatives and friends
Of ,hc departed, was conveyed to
Highland cemetery where the beauti-
full funeral service of the Eastern Star
Of which Mrs. White had been an
honored member, was rendered by the
ladies' of that order.
Among the relatives of Mrs. White
who were 20 attend the funeral
were Mcssrs. Ellsworth White, of
Point, Texas. II. J. Howard, of Dallas
Texas and Mrs. Elkin, of Emory. Tex
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-07-16
-, ~ WHITE IS CALLED
> l. w. TO HER REWARD

.,.,,,. noon Mrs. c. W. White,
FuNa"it t' IT, known and best be-
% l,a '' ~ purant answered the
f" ".' .nc Angel of the Sable
".' .j 90. ed from the Sorrow
r. .hc land of the Living
og... na4 Christian. Not
y" auwaid but from the
p '"' sd; and she was hu-
,.,. n. Where there was
z . a.,~ death, she was to be
,rring angel. To re-
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-07-16
Red Tag Sale Opened O.! @ - July 18th
14-More
14--More Big DaYs--14
It's Sac That Has
Never Disappointed

PERKINS RED TAG SALE needs no introduction TO
the buying public of Texas and Oklahoma 1t is an exeh1
that has won the CONFIDENCE of the people through
out the length and breadth Of these two great STAYS
simply by VALUE-GIVING. 1t is an ORIGINAL IDEA
originated by PERKINS BROTHERS COMPANY ana
had for it's purpose then as now the Final CLEAh, AK
ANCE OF REMAINING STOCKS OF SPRING AND
SUMNER MERCHANDISE. You can n only buy 1 tnat
MERCHANDISE in RED TAG SALE that you need
for immediate use and the opportunity comes to you
not at the end of the but right in the midst OF IT,
You not buy wrong by purchasing merchandise at a
PERKINS RED TAG SALE because it is merchandise
you NEED and affords you mighty saving on eacn n
item. And remember PERKINS does not offer JOB
LOTS nor SPECIAL PURCHASE MERCHANDISE
during RED TAG SALE. Every item is taken from
our REGULAR STOCKS and is DESIRABLE and
PRACTICAL and in many instances offered at pflEes @
mat are LESS than is oftmes quoted on CHEAP, IN
DESIRABLE merchandise 1t is SALE. that mas mas
Ar disappointed and at this time when all the r, W0Ti1
wing VALUES, BARGAINS etc. the PERRINo
AZ HED TAG SALE Is READY AS NEVER BEFORE to
DE NONSTRATE itself as event SURPRISING an IN
Ef.AL GENUINE VALUE-GIVING: Make your plans plan
NUW TO be present at the OPENING DATE: OF ZEN I'm
hiNS RED TAG SALE the ORIGINAL VALUE-GiV-
ING EVENT OF THE SEASON. THE SALE that has has
GIVING.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-10-18
Has a Familiar Ring

Abuse and showered upon President Wilson for
his course in and peace sounds remarkably like that
bestowed upon George Washington at the conclusion of his
second term president Washington styled despot,
autocra dictator usurper hypocrte, and other similar
terms. Wilson is also styled auocrat dictator usurper
hypoce phrase maker Utopian, deceitfu nsncere
rowguaged etc.
If ever nation debauched by the American
nation has been debauched by Washington if ever nation
deceived by man, the American nation has been de-
ceived by Washington said the Aurora published in
Philadelphia in Ireland change the and it will do
republican speaker party newspaper in the pres
ent campaign.
When retrospect is taken of the Washington admins
traton for eight it is subject of the greatest aston
ishment that single individual should have conquered the
principles of repubcansm in enlightened people just
emerged from the gulf of desposm and should have carried
his designs against public liberty far have put in
jeopardy it's very existence said correspondent in the
same few days laerwhch with the substitution of
Wilson for Washington sounds like the republican platform
of 1920
These quotations dug up by Dr. Charles w Eliot,
president emeritus of Havard in exhaustive study of
political issues entitled The Voters Choice in the Coming
Election which beginning tomorrow will be published daily
IN the Capital Journal until election day.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-10-18
GumShoeS Latest
=: Old DObbin :.
To Canter Softly

Akron, Ohio, Oct. is. - Old
Dobbin is to be gumshoed..
Yes, the old bay mare is going
to have rubber soles for her tired
aching feet.
Instead of gathering over the
cobblestones with steel plated
hoofs, Old Dobbin soon will be
stepping along like a quiet lady.
Her hoofs will be manicured for
rubber horseshoes. The idea, which
is to be developed on a very wide
scale by the E'irestone Rubber com
pany, was developed and patented
by Philip Rooney. 1t is figured
enough rubber horseshoes. which
fit in a steel shoulder will be turn
ed out to prevent a slump in the
rubber business, which is now
threatened by the break in the au-
tomohile market.
There are more than 63,00. eco
Dobbins in the United States, some
Ss0,000 of them being in Ohio. So
for all the Dobbins' feet
each Dobbin you remember, hav-
ing four feet will be quite an
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-10-18
Just Folks r.... 2 s' Cues.

The Flaw.
He made his bid for fortune
through his youthful days
and sunny,
| The spur to his ambition was the
yellow stuff called money:
( Tie slaved for it and saved for it,
the heat and cold be
braved for it,
He daily watched his holdings
grow until at last he came
to know the fortune he had
wanted SO;
Then one mistake he chanced to
make--he saw the tickle
market break and others
rushed his wealth to take.
lie must beware who counts in
coin the total of his happi-
ness,
And builds his joy upon the sand
where money-seekers find
success,
Fer yellow gold is hard to hold, it's
slippery stuff and very cold:
Since first its power on earth be-
gan, in 1t no loyalty we
sean; it serves, but never
loves the man,
And who shall make but one mis-
take. wherein his fortune is
at stake, at morn to poverty
shall wake.
Another spurned the road to wealth
to be brother To his neigh
bors,
He shared their sorrows and their
Joys and knew their bur-
dens and their labors,
And he was kind of heart and
mind, to friendly ways he
was inclined.
And all he knew to him were true
they knew the good he
tried to do;
Mistakes he made, but friends they
stayed: wheA trouble came
they rushed to aid, 'till ev-
cry debt of love was paid.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-10-18
School or Hospital =?

The Mckinley school house has been occupied by the
Salem hospital association for nearly two years and half
for hospital purposes to the derment of the district for
which it constructed.
It's occupation supposed to be but temporary to give
time for financing and erecting hospital In the than
years the school mas used nothing towards building
hospital has been accomplished although last spring nearly
100000 pledged in subscriptions for the erection of
hospitabu the drive completed due to failure
of the Salem people to cooperate
The growth of the city and the consequent increase in the
number of scholars, the overcrowded condition of the
schools made relief imperative The hospital association
poses build temporary school house to accommodate the
pupils deprived of the of the Mckinley school, To this
the people of the locality proery object for it might
ndefnate occupation of the school house hos
pita If any temporary structure is erected it should be
temporary hospital.
part of the school boards province to furnish
munity hospital facilities at the expense of school welfare
In the present instance it has done its share perhaps
ceeded it's authority 1t would up to the community
to make other hospital arrangementsto get behind the
hospital in earnest and its speedy construction
The hospital board is not to blame for the absence of hos
pta facilities Possessing hospital site, that under terms
Of the deed cannot be mogaged for the erection of build
ngs is necessary to have all the money for construction
sight before building begins Strenuous efforts to
his money have been made-but Salem Iethargy too
strong to be overcome.
If the city is deprived of hospital facilities, and the policy
If teporizng abruptly ends it will the people to the
emergency existing in public health conditions and insure
he construction of the hospital Nothing else apparently will