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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-08-07
Death of Mr.. Dew !.
In Wedgefietd

mr. George Dew, a prominent. citi-
Gen of Wedgefield. was killed in an
automobile wreck last Thursday. He
was injured in the afternoon and died
Saturday morning at 4 O'Clock He
was buried in Wedgefield at IL O'Clock
Sunday. Many friends .moprn the
passing OF Mr.. Dew, as he was re-
spected and loved by all who J Knew
him. t. ~
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-08-07
Mexican Captain Killed
Wednesday

sandiego. Cal, August S. Captain
cepheda. commander OF the Mexican
armed yacht Tecate. was killed in the
streets or Ensensada, in Lower Cal
ifornia, by Cantu soldiers, according
to reports received here.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-08-07
Camp Fire Girls
Leave For Outing
Go To Dinki,s' Mill to Enjoy
Short Camp

Eighteen girls Of the Litahni and
Wahwahtaysees Camp Fires left Mon
day for a week camping trip in charge
Of Miss Mamie j. Chandler, guardian
Of Wahwahtaysee Camp Fire, assisted
by Miss Ercelia Schnler and Miss Caro-
Truluck, home demonstration agent,
in charge of meals. The girls. will do
the cooking under the supervision of
Miss Truluck, and will thus learn
food value. how to- plan and prepare
we'll balanced meals and also how to
conserve food. Mrs. John A. Rice
will be camp mother.
The camp is the. camp of the CO.
lumbia Y. w. CT A, loaned to the
Camp Fire Girls of Sumter for a
week. with tents, screened dining
room and full equipment. This is "a
wonderful opportunity for the girls to
enjoy a camp at a very small cost,
The camp is, s,,located at Dinkins' Mill,
about two miles from Hagood. There
lis a good swimming pool, The girls
will learn hand craft, nature lore, and
swimming and will take hikes. and
cook suppers out of doors. There will
be story telling around the camp fire
i'm the evenings and council fires when
the maidens will be awared the hon
ors they have won, and when Camp
Fire ranks will be awarded. Beside.
ithe regular Camp Fire honors, there
will be awarded special camp hon.
hOrs. There will also be a song con-
test
Friends of the Camp Fire Girls
IL - III
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-03
Lexington CAR MAKERS
FORM BUSINESS union
Alliance Will Cooperate Work OF
Several Highly Organized Plants
az to Increase Production.

s a, closely knit union Of the scvcra
4 highly organized plants devoted te
/ tho. task Of making Lexington Min.
ute-Man Six cars has been effected
by President Frank Is. Anstcd, guild.
ing genius OF Lexington Motor Com.
pany and allied par,s-making indus.
tries, in the organization OF tho
/. United States Automotive Corporation
& OF Connersrille. Indiana. says a. G
Nicolson. OF the Nicolson Motor Com
pany. local representative.
For the past several years. the
Lexington Motor Company has had a
working alliance with these part
making plants Under the United
States Automotivc Corporation these
parts-makinE plants now have the
advantage OF single management,
SO that al, Will work as a unit. CO.
originating plans. materials. brains
and labor, and eliminating all los,
motion. waste and incncicncy.
The new alliance, which has made
possible closer and more effective
organization. has been made ncccs-
sary by the rapid strides OF tho auto
motive industry. Every phase q:
manufacture is being safcguarded.
Capital starts Company.
The United States Automotivc Cor
poidt mas an authorized CaDlt1liZa =
ton OF $lo.00c.ooo Of preferred stock
and 100000 shares OF no-par-vaiuc
common stock OF which 100. 600 shares
are class y. and 100000 shares class
Included In tho new corporation arc
the Lexington Motor Company, tho
LNnstcd Engineering CompanY the
Conncrsvillc Foundry Corporation,
and the Tcetor- Hartley Motor Cor
poration. With the exception O. the
last named. al! OF these concerns arc
located at Conntrsville and all arc
engaged In the hutomotive trade.
Increasing Demand for Cars.
MI. Ansted, in speaking or the au-
tomotive corporation. said: The
United States Automotive Corporation
VIII produce particular line of
motor vehicles. and at the same time
such material units as arc not al
ways Eu:chasahlc on the open mar
The officers OF the automotivc cor
porat.on are as follows Frank B.
ricc-prcsident; Frederic I. Barrows'
Hicc-presidcnt; James NJ. Heron, treas
urer: Leroy y. Hanson. secretary.
other directors Of the company are:
William n, Anstcd. president of tho
CCSntral Manu;acturinG Company:
Gharles c. Hull. president of the Rex
MahufacturinE Company: John G.
Moore, chief engineer of, the Lexing-
toH Motor company: Arthur y. An
Stcd, president OF the Indiana Lamp
Son panS: Emery Huston, vice-prcsi-
dcnt or the Lexington Motor Com
pany. all of Conncrsvillc, and Elmer
j. Hess, former president of tho
western Spring and Axle Company.
ana capitalist o. Cincinnati: o. 4.
Eberhart. former Governor of Min
nesota. and general counsel of ii. ".
DubiSke & Co. Chicago
The new utilization. which has been
in operation for some time, has been
made by Mr.. Ansied and his associ-
ates In order to cope with the evcr-
increasing demand for Lexington cars
both at home and abroad. and to pro-
VIDE means for sane and sober cx-
pansion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-03
INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES
IN PARTS OF SOUTHLAND
New Enterprises DcInE Set on Foot
I'm Four StatcE-Fruit Packing
Great in Florida.

\ 100000 cottonsccd oil mill is be-
ing erected and equipped at Fountain
Inn S. c.. which has been incorpor-
atcd as the Fountain Inn Mill and
Fertilizer Company.
The Bahan Tex;iicsMachincryC Com
pany, recently incorporated at Union,
5. c., with sIJl,oo0 capital stock. has
hccn organized. George +. Rahan is
president. and Charles Il. House is
secretary Of the company.
The SEQ Oil and Development COM
pany. incorporated at Florence. S. c..
with $l25.000 capital stock TO estab-
lish co;tonseed oil mills there. has
elected A. }. Officer: president and
The Mauldin Gin Company. newly
organized concern. has commenced
business at Mauldin. S. {.
The Naldosta Rctort Company. in
corporatcd at Naldosta. Ga, is build
ing a factory At that place for tho
manufacture on large scale of cop
per rctorts.
Albany. Ga. by the Consolidated Air
plane Company, recently organized
and Incorporated by j. f. Burke and
associates.
\ frui, packing plant to have daily
capacity of five or six carloads is
being installed at Fort Pierce. Fla.
by. the Florida Citrus Exchange.
Company has been Incorporated at
Winter Haven. Fla. with sl00.000 cap
itai stock. Charles Il. Flanagan Is
president and Norma Swanson is sec
rotary of the company.
The birmingham Cotton Oil Com
pany. recently incorporated with
100000 capital stock. to establish
Ala. has been organized and COM
mcnccd operations.
The National steel Products Com
pany has begun the rebuilding of that
Of CT g INN Y.1n NJ nf
Bessemer, Ala, that was recently
burned.
The Kelly Dry Dock and Shipbuild-
commenccd the erection Of a $50, 900
power house and machine shop at
it's Mobile plant.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-03
DEVICE FOR MIXING GASOLINE
AND STEAM INCREASES MIL EAGE
Demonstration of Automatic Sprinkler Shows More
Than 25 Per Cent Greater Efficiency in Distance
Covered-Keeps Motor Clean of Carbon

Charlie McGcc, who is the district
manager for the Southern Automatic
Steam Carburetor Company, OF Char
lotte, y. c.. has been giving several
demonstrations OF this wonderful
gasoline saving device for automo-
bilcs in Richmond this week; has
shown that water can be turned into
power with an automobile motor "a
we'll az steam engine. These tests
were made by disconncctinE the
gasoline tank and substituting by
putting quart of gasoline in the
vacuum tank, then running without
the steam carburetor over n certain
course until the car stopped and
then going back over the same course
and making similar test with the
steam carburctor.
Tho actual test made on cars show
between 80 per cent and 40 per cont
increase in mileage ON tho same
Henry Armstrong OF The Times Dis
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-03

patch. was n Maxwell car, owned by
.. Is. Hin. ard was also witnessed
by /. w. Downes and Il. b. OdeI. OF
the AlSop Motor Corporation, showed
an increase Of 3S IL per cent after
tho steam carburetor was attached.
The speed Of the car was increased
about ten miles per hour.
tharlfe McGce, in explaining this
device, says that the whole idea is
based on the fact that the automa az ic
Steam Carburetor Co. has invented a
mccnanical device for properly
turning water into steam and mixing
the oxygen with tho carbon-that is
the gasolinc-and turning it into Il
very explosive gas. The Auto
matte not only is guaranteed to give
more than 20 per cent increase on
gasoline mileage, hut is also guar
antced TO keep the motor clean OF
carbon at all times and will not
Sacrihce any of the cars performance
remark a bic degree
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-03

Lower prices havo to come. and tho
way TO get them Is to inauguratc
them ut once. deductions can como
only from tho top down. Tho man.
nfacturer has to make the first
move. and, AZ q result. tho fabricator
and producer OF raw materials will
fall In line.
Necessarily. the Atlantic Motor
Company will take II temporary loss
on materials on hand. which were
purchased at figures out OF line with
tho now price scheduled for tho COM
pany's automobiles. We shnll en-
dcavor TO obtain rcadjustmcnts OF
existing contracts with vendors to
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-03
COAL DIGGING IN LEE
PcnnSyirnnla Money Invested In Win
ernis In Lee County-DarbyNilIc
Homo OF New COmpauy

JON tSSFlllIE. VA, Oct. 2.-Pcnn-
Syivahia capitalists have invaded Lee
county and propose to do extensive
business IN the development OF coal
INNING properties. They have or
Sanized the United Coal Mining Com
panE. with 100000 capital stock.
the coal lands acquired by the new
,,SIhPany lie around Darbyville. where
Louisville and Nashville Railroad in
Lee. II Is understood here that the
company has already commenced the
uesetopinent OF the tracks purchased
anu IN snort while will be turning
out coal In large lots for shipment
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-03

1920. amounted to .31,oo1. $685.. This
exceeds the total during tho yearly
period ending August 81. 1919. by
SIi.56l.934.92, and represents an IN
crease OF So per cent. Foreign sales
showed an Increase OF 166 per cent
wages ut the Atlantic nlant
VIII not be affected by the lowering
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-03

OF prices. but will remain at their
present level. Our action also has I'm
mind the responsibility OF manurac-
turcrs To keep labor employed, and
the only way 1t can DO done Is l."
set prices on basis that will rclicvc
congestion in trade channels, regard
less OF any temporary sacrifice or
profit"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-03

meet the new conditions and to place
now contracts at figures below what
We have been paying.
AT tho present time our orders
amount to about ono months pro-
duction. Business dono by tho COM
pany for tho year ending August 81.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-03
FRANKLIN CARS DROP TO
MEET TRADE CONDITION
Policy of Company Is to RcadjuSt
on Basis OF Raw Material

Following the announcement last
Thursday Of reduction OF prices OF
Franklin cars. !. j Shaw. proprietor
OF the Atlantic Motor Company, local
distributors, made this statement:
The way TO rcadjust Is to rcadiust.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-03

OCTOBER M 625
481 81 BLUE
DETROIT MICHIGAN 351 Pm
ALSOP MOTOR CORPN
ia WEST BROAD ST RICHMOND VA
AS PREVIOUSLY ADVISED THE PRESENT COST OF
LABOR AND MATERIAL ENTERING INTO THE
CONSTRUCTION OF SCRIPTS BOOTH CARS WILL, NOT
PERMIT A REDUCTION IN THE PRESENT LIST PRICES
OF THESE CARS HOWEVER IF THE COST OF THE
LABOR AND MATERIAL ENTERING INTO THEIR
CONSTRUCTION CAN IN ANY WAY BE REDUCED
SUFFICIENTLY TO ALLOW THE LOWERING OF THE
PRESENT LIST PRICES BETWEEN THIS DATE AND
MAY 1ST 1921 WE WILL REFUND TO EVERY PURCHASER
OF A NEW SCRIPTS BOOTH CAR WHO BUYS WITHIN
THE ABOVE PERIOD AT PRESENT PRICES THE AMOUNT
OF SUCH REDUCTIONS
SCRIPTS BOOTH CORPN
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-16
Sign Your Name. # You WUntXnlns Basket

The Salvation Army, is going to be let e fn SStfssm su hH gone s sbaoe oae lutely innocent because the appli- sants for Christmas baskets some HJnes forget tossign their name to their letter of application. Today for example postcard came from two women who said they were both wid- ows and had four children, asking for d Christmas basket, but unfortunately they had failed to give their name and address.
 The list of applications is growing daily and the investigators are being kept busy looking up the references in all cases. In the store room of the citadel on Elm street work is go- ing forward daily preparing the baskets and the sugar, rice and such similar commodities are being weigh. ed and parceled ready to put into the baskets the day before Christmas. Ip each basket there will be chicken. al the necessary perquisites to prepare the 'fxins," some fruit, sugar, rice and lot of other good food.
 The Christmas tree which is an annual affair of the army's and held
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-16

sup,erinte of Clinics Miss fHpgo of the. Public Welfare building, is at it agatM: 3 dwith- the aiAslof .fke good fairies who helped last year, pensary per .kiddies theft annual Christ mas tree which she originated last year. S~
 Oh. didn't youaknow we have "dis- pensary'' kiddies Well. we have and they nave been with us long way a small legion for Miss Hugo es- inmates that she has between TOO and 800 this year to look after.
 A "dispensary'''. kiddie is a k1ddie
 who is very poor and who comes to
 the clinics at the Public Welfare
 Miss Hugo knows most of them by
 their Christian names. To get in on
 this Christmas treat the: candidate
 must show his. or her 'tdispensary
 what it says for last year quite a
 number of little chaps showed up at the Christmas tree but on investiga- ton it was found that they had their grandma ther's or their mothers or some other persons card.
 The tree will be held in the rotun-
 da of the receiving room, between the hours of three and five o'clock.
 Friday, December z4. Last year
 Mary" who plays the "hurdy-gur- dy mana. organ around the streets of Bridgeport came in and furnish ed the music and everyone had such a good time that they almost broke up the personnel stafrs party up- stairs. Now is a chance for the Good Fellows to get in line. Last year one "Good Fellow furnished 25l half-pound boxes of candy and an | other gave fifty pounds of bulk can i dy. . l Candy, fruits, nuts. toys suitable tc I rh hofx 6A and twelve years are, wanted Las, year the response was very 1ibera-
 and it is hoped that it will be SC | again. You can send most anything
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-16
SOCIETY APPL.AUDS
 GOVERNOR AND MRS.
 EDWARDS AT. .ASTOR

Cheers by fully 2ooo men and women of society and applause that caused many split gloves among the fair sex greeted Gov. Edward ]. Edwards of New Jersey and his wife, Mrs Edwards in the ballroom of the Astor Hotel in New York. There was no political significance to the recep- ton given for the Governor and his wife.
 It was arranged by Mrs. Noble Mo Cornell, president of the New York Mozart Society and group of the members who have their suburban homes in New Jersey to show their appreciation of the courtesies extend ed by Gov. and Mrs. Edwards when the members were engaged In war work for the Lafayette Battalion Ambulance Corps in that state as well as in New York city.
 Mrs. Edwards showed she was in full accord with their efforts during and after the war and became an en- thusiast over the aims of the parent society to further the cause of good music, in addition to its efforts for patriotism and charity. Members of the Governors staff in their military trappings, were with the party.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-16

the day after Christmas for the poor children who have no Christmas .tres will be a real affair again 4his yea, and there will be real stockings filled with candy, nuts, etc. for a. local retailer has made the stockings possi- ble. He had on hand a large stock of good stockings which were going over the counter at. 40 cents per pair and he has agreed to supply Commandant Dermody with all he needs at a ridiculously low price. The dealer told the commandant that it was a certainty he would have to take a loss of the stockings after Christ mas any way and so he prefers to give the loss to the army.
 The story told in The Times of the kiddies who are writing to Santa Claus seems to have had good ef- feet on the public for today the ket- ties were being treated kindly and peeping into them couple of times the reporter saw several substantial looking greenbacks snugly esconced under a mass of nickels and pennies. incidentally last Saturday when the kettles only accumulated ss3 there were over 1000 pennies given.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-16
Dispensary Children
 A1uditing Christ tnlas

Al the tree last winter a gallant young man aged seven years edged his way through the s.crowd until he reached Santa "t Claus'.. side and de- naanded a sewing, box
 1But you, have had your present" " said Santy. "I know, but want a sewing box" Now it so happened that Miss Hugo had just one sewing box, which she gave the youngster and then watched to see what he did with it.. Elbowing his way proudly through the thropg of kiddies he made his way to a shy little miss of about seven years and presented hef with the sewing box.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-16

New Britain National bank has started to audit the accounts of Ray mond R. Healey, former vice-presl- dent, charged with embezzling sS.- O75.3s from the U. $. Bank of Hart ford.
 Governor-eIect Everett J. Lake to- day informed State Police Chief eist on a strict enforcement of the dry laws after he takes office.
 Hartford has been selected by the government as a training center TOT maimed soldiers. By the first Of the year there will be a school equipped to take the care of 150 veterans.
 Masked trio hold up two couples at their suite on the second floor of the Hotel Astor at o'clock last night. A fight ensued and a bell boy ring leader of the gang caught r..
 Writer in London paper asserts that DeValera is soon to land at some Irish port.
 Last payment on income tax in New York approximated $100.0o0- 900.
 Judge E. H. Gary. chairman of the U. B. Steel Corporation, in an address at annual dinner of Japanese Society defended naval policy of Japan.
 It Is understood that deportation of Ludwig Martens. self-styled Russian Soviet ambassador to the United States, has been virtually decided upon by Secretary of Labor Wilson.
 Several large wholesale bakers of New York have reduced the price of bread about a cent a pound
 Trouble between Rumania and So- viet Russia is forecast in reports from Ukranfa-
 Seattle is now in the lead for the divorce championshfp. During the past year it has had 2.430 cases The percentage is one divorce for every two marriages
 According to the figures of party enrollment New York is now a Re- publican city.
 French officials are considering raising the price of the fees for the wise on passports.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-16
COULDN'T RETIRE.

Medford, Ore, Dec. 16-A. M. Ar thurs, eighty-one years of age, thought he had worked long enough a year ago, so he retired. But Ar thur found that leading an inactive life was the hardest work he had ever done. So he purchased his for rner property near this city and will soon be pounding his old anvil again.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-16
Women's Gloves

Fabrics, white, gray or beaver, 75c.
 White silk, suede lined, $1.50.
 White Cape, with black stitching, s1.95. 4a' Novelty Chamoisette strap wrist gloves ss1.95. + Double Silk Gloves, brown or black, $2.50.
 Trefousse French Import ed Kid Gloves, S2.95. . White Chamois-silk, silk lined, strap-wrist, S3.25.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-16
VICTORY MEDALS ARRIVE.

: The local Army Recruiting station at 925 Main street has received a large supply of Victory Medals for distribution to all ex-service men who have not as yet received or ap-
 piled for their medals.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-16
Gifts for Boys

All Wool, Fancy Suits now on Sale at
 S1O.90, S14.90 and $1S.90 Sheepsl1in lined Goats, $13.9O. Corduroy Suits, S10.90. Shirts and Blouses, $1, $1.50 up.
 Leather belts, soc and $1. Mercerized ~ports Hose, $2 Ties, soc.
 "Koveralls'' for little tots, $1.50.
 Outing Flannel Pajamas, $2.50.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-16
Gifts for Men

Smoking jackets, bath robes house coats, um- brellas, canes, shirts, ties, neckwear, pajamas, belts, sus p e n d e rs, handker- chiefs, glove S, hosiery, mufflers, etc.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-16
EXPLAINS ITSELF.

Husband Cat wharf)-Didn't I ca blc you not to bring your mother back with you?'
 Wife-"Yes, she saw the cable. That's why she's here.'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-16
At the Blouse Section

At the Blouse Section Georgette Blouses, $5.9O up Organdie and lace collars, S1 and S1.5O.
 Pearl Beads, graduated, S2 and $2.50. Windsor Ties, all colors, 75c.
 Wool Sweaters, $50.
 Wool Tie-Back Sweaters, with roll collar, $3.95.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-16
APRONS

Pretty tea aprons of lawn, 75c and S1.
 Kitchen Aprons of neat percales, 65c, 69c and 75c.
 Bungalow Aprons, S1.75 to $2.50.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-16
Kinonas

Figured cotton crepes, $4. Silk and cotton crepes, SS.95.
 Silk Kimonas, $16 up. Corduroys, $12 up.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-16
Petticoats

Jersey Silk Pettibockers, $5.5O.
 Silk Petticoats, S5.95.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-16

Seattle is now in the lead for the divorce championship. During the past year it has had 2.43O cases. The percentage is one divorce for every two marriages
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-16

According to the figures of party enrolment New York is now a Re- publican city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-16

French officials are considering raising the price of the fees for the wise on passports.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-16

Trouble between Rumania and So- vfet Russia is forecast in reports from Ukrania-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-16
FLASHES

New Britain National bank has started to audit the accounts of Ray '1nond R. Healey, former vice-presi- dent, charged with embedding sS,- O75.3s from the U. s. Bank of Hart ford.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-16

Several large wholesale bakers of New York have reduced the price of bread about a cent a pound.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-16

= { Women's muslin envelope c he m es, lace-trimmed, $1.95. :. Hand-embroidered chem ises, linen lace at top, $3.50. Exquisite lace trimmed chemises, $3.50.
 Philippine Hand-Embroid- cred chemise, $4.50.
 Pink Crepe de chine chem ise, $4.25.
 Muslin Corset Cocers, $1.35
 Silk Camisoles also satins, $2 and S2.25.
 Dainty muslin gowns, g up.
 Crepe de chine gowns, $5.75.