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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-11
Entertainment
 Is Arranged By
 School Children

Each year the children at Maple wood school excel in the line of enter tainment given by young folks in this city. This year they hope to even surpass previous years, when they
 present their dramatic and musical Junior High school, opening on Fri day evening and continuing Saturday
 matinee and evening.
 The children have been exerting
 every effort to make the affair sue
 cess and it is expected that the hall
 will be taxed to its capacity at each performance.
 The program includes many selec- tions by the school orchestra and
 opens with the presentation of a
 musical fairy play given by the tiniest tots, entitled "Midsummer's Eve '' under the direction of Miss Hazel Williams, assisted by Miss Angelus Cunningham and Mrs. Eba Oberg. l The costumes for this play have been designed by Miss Marjorie Mastroni. Perhaps the prettiest and most
 elaborate feature on the program will be the charming Japanese play1et of ''The Japanese Girl" with the scene laid in quaint Japan, which will be | given by the older children, under and Miss Marie Green. The costumes for this promise to be gorgeous and
 were designed by Mrs. John O'Rourke.
 The last number will be a one act | comedy, What Rosie Told the Tail
 or" coached by Miss Julia Farnam who is prominent in amateur drama =
 tics. This will doubtless prove most ! amusing.
 Members of the Glee club will sing and dance the grand finale in cos l tunes accompanied by the orchestra.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-11
FLASHES

Investigation Of the charges of prof1teering in the sales of coal to the War Department was taken up by the Department of Justice.
 After a long delay, results of the official ballot in the recent election was published in Greece There were 999954 votes for constantine and 11O,3S3 against his return.
 Reports received at Moose Jaw, Sask., say the city of Swift Current, with a population of about 5000, was threatened by fire which had already demolished the City Hall. killing one man.
 Four seaplanes of the Navy Squad ron flying from San Diego to Canal Zone reached La Union, San Salva- dor.
 Acting Secretary of State Davis de- r.ied statements of President Carlton, Western Union Co.,, that this country had broughtp ressure to bear on the Cuban goverr ment to prevent landing of the Western Union Barbadoes ca ble
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-11
GREENWICH ON
 TREASURE HUNT

Greenwich, Jan. Il - A man said to be an Austrian and a one-ume convict in Sing Sing prison, was lodg- ed in the jail here yesterday, pending an 1nvestiga tion of a sensational story in connection with his arrest. The lie the name of the prisoner, who was arrested while digging for a sum of money. said to be $150,000. which, the police say, the man claims is buried near Bruce Memorial Park.
 The man procured a permit to dig for the treasure from Newton F. Johnson, first selectman, and he promptly started to turn up the earth at a spot near the upper bridge of the park and adjacent to the Emily Bruce Shelter for Children. when he was arrested by the towns police.
 Questioned. them an said that a convict in Sing Sing who was serving life sentence and who died in the prison not long ago. toh hfan that he had buried $150,O00 at the spot mentioned and that the money was given to him for murdering man Tn New oYrk city. The man held here had paper in his possession snow ing where he might locate the money, s5O,O00 of which he said was in gold and the rest in bank notes. Accord ing to the police. the man claims the money was buried near the park in August. 1916.
 In the absence of Judge James F. Walsh, the Prosecuting Attorney for thet own, no details of the case would be given out, the police said. MT. Johnson admits making out a permit for the man, but would not discuss the spot where the digging was be-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-11
A LINE ON CONGRESS
SENATE,

SENATE.
 and resolutions offered to refuse use of a public building for holding a ball, to investigate extortionate chars by local hotels and to 4ith- hold appropriations for bringin gs the cadets and midshipmen here.
 Resolution to stop recruiting for the army until the 175,000 stage is reached was debated, with an amend ment pending to fix the figure at 150,- 900 without action.
 Hearings on the cable situation were resumed by tt-e Interstate Iom- merce Subcommittee. Senator King announced he would demand an investigation of the naval balloonists' trip. into the frozen North if Secretary aniels does not furnish a satisfactory explanation. Hearing on tariff revision and i'm migration were continued before the Finance and Immigration Commit tees.
 HOUSE. Adopted resolution providing $50,- 900 for the inauguration of Harding Passed a number of private bills Launched into a discussion of Pro- hibition enforcement during consid- eration of legislative appropriation | bill.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-11
SPLENDID CLASSES FOR UNEMPLOYED
 GIRLS ESTABLISHED

Girls who are out of employment at the present time should take spe- cia1 note of the splendid classes which have been established for their bene- fit.
 At the International Institute on Beach street there is a class on Tues day evening and another on Thurs day afternoon for the girls who wish to learn dressmak3ng, or any other branch of sewing. This class is of special interest now as the white sales will soon start at the various
 stores and then the young women
 will be able to buy at a greatly reduc-
 ed price. cloth from which they can
 make their summer lingerie or
 dresses. The girls are ever welcome at the institute. Mrs. l.. B. Minor and Mrs. Frances Messina assisted by several volunteer workers are in | charge of the classes.
 1 At the Golden Hill house of the Y. W. c. A. registration is now open | for a free class in commercial sub | jects for stenographers or clerks | who have lost their positions. Type | writing, shorthand, arithmetic, spell ing and office equittee will be l taught.
 | The girl who is wise will take ad- | vantage of these great opportuni- l ties during her idle moments. There l is no expense attached and it's is | hoped that there will be many wise l girls who make this dull time wortl I something to themselves.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-11

Judges John J. Booth and John R.
 Walsh resumed the hearing of cases in the common pleas court today with a greatly reduced docket due to several cases not being ready for trial and in consequence dropping to
 the bottom of the calendar. Eight cases however have been assigned to
 ! each court day for this week.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-11
COLD AND GRIP Germs

find their earliest victims among those who are weak and run down and whose resisting power is lowest.
 The pure food elements in Father Johns Medicine build energy to resist Cold and Grip germs.
 The gentle laxative effect of Father Johns Medicine helps to drive out impuri- ties.
 You are safe when you take Father Johns Medicine because it is guaranteed free from alcohol or, dangerous drugs in any form.
 65 years in use.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-11

One of the heaviest snowstorms in the history of Roanoke, Va. occurred during the last 24 hours, a depth of 5 to IS inches being recorded.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-11

President Wilson is now able to work two hours daily without fatigue his physician, Rear Admiral Cary T. Grayson, announced.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-11

The Charities Board has invited the Board of Aldermen at the meetins of Hayloft lodge, I. O. R. M. last night.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-11

Senators Borah and Norris again opposed further appropriations for the use of public buildings for the proposed inaugural ball.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-11
MOTHERS, DO TH|S- When the Children Cough, Rub Musterole on Threats
 and Chests

No telling how soon the symptoms may develop into croup, or worse. And then's when you're glad you have a jar of Musterole at hand to give prompt, sure relief. It does not blister.
 As first aid and certain remedy, Musterole is excellent. Thousands of mothers know t. You should keep jar in the house, ready for instant use.
 It is the remedy for adults, too. Re lieves sore throat, bronchitis, tonsilitis, croup, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, headache, congestion, pleu-isy, rheu- matism, lumbago, pains and aches of back or jcints, sprains, sore muscles, chilblains, frosted feet and colds of the chest Git often prevents pneumonial.
 35c and Csc jars; hospital size $500
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-11
Hamburg Trio
 To Play At
 Musical Club

Another artists concert has been arranged by the members of the Wednesday Afternoon Musical club Tor tomorrow afternoon in the ball room of the Stratfield hotel, when the Hambourg trio assisted by Miss Alice Moucrieff, contralto, will render a delightful program of musical num- bers
 The concert will consist of a series of ensemble selections played by the to, which is composed of Jan Ham bourg, vIohniSt, Boris Hamburg. celloist, and Alberto Guerrero, pianist Following this Miss Moucrieff will sing a charming group of songs
 Jan Hamburg, will play Chopin's s Nocturne as a solo number and the Hymn to the Sun from. 'Le Goa dor" As an encore he will play LAbeille. Rava Reynaud will act as his accolnpanist.
 This concert promises to be one of the best of the group of artist S concerts arranged during the season and is being greatly anticipated by music lovers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-05
THE NEW YEAR EVE DANCE.

The annual New Years Eve dance
given by the Holiday Eve Club was
one of the best dances given here in
members and visitors enjoyed the
evening to the fullest extent. The mu-
sic rendered by the Jolly TESTERS Jazz
Band, of Chicago, was exceptional.
The order and good fellowship pre-
vailing throughout the evening was
quite hitting to the OCCASION.
Dancing started about 10 o'clock
and continued through the end Of the
old year ana into the new. AT 1890
n light salad course with punch was
enjoyed, after which dancing was re-
sumcd with increased merrimcnt and
lasted until 230.
To increase the endowment of the
occasion the club provided confetti,
strcamcrs, and favors for the guests
Among the out-of f-town guests who
helped celebrate the arrival of the
New Year were, Misses ScOville and
Doyle of Orangeburg; Carolina Banks,
Jean Wilson antl Augusta Rembert
OF Columbia; the Misses Brown of
Florence; Miss Bailey of Indiana;
Mr.. and Mrs. Whitner, OF Rock Hill;
Miss Chase Of Jacksonville: Miss Kirk
of Hagood, and Messrs. Sam Mayes
and II r.. Goings Of Columbia; n. s.
Herbert Of Orangeburg. and Paul
Aughtry Of Columbia.
The dance was a distinct success
and reflects credit upon the city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-05
WELCOME NEW
YEAR PRESENTS
Semi-Annual Dividends Paid to
Stockholders of Banks of
Sumter

The semi-annual dividend checks
Will be sent out about January 1st
to the stockholders Of all the banks
of Sumter. The amounts OF the di-
vidcnds paid run as follows:
First National bank, capital stock
100000; semi-annual dividend 6 per
cent.
Sumter Trust Co., capital stock,
100000 semi-annual dividend per
cent.
The National Bank of Sumter, cap
ital stock, 100000; semi-annual divi-
dend per cent
The National Bank of South Caro-
lima, capital stock 100000; semi
annual dividend per ccnt.
The City National Bank. capital
stock, $15O,OOO semi-annual dividend,
per cent.
The Commercial Bank and Trust
Co, capital stock, 100000 semi
annual dividend, per cent.
The Peoples Rank, capital stock.
100000; semiannual dividend per
cent
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-05
ROGAN.BOWHER.

Miss Celia Rogan, of this city and
Mr.. Thomas Bowyer, of Pinewood.
were happily married christmas
night ut the home of the brides moth
er, Mrs. +. f. Rogan at 4O3 w.
Hampton Ave. The wedding was q
surprise to TO their large circle OF
friends. Only the near relatives were
present at the simple but impress
sive ceremony. Rev. j. Il. Derrick,
ofnciating.
The bride is one of Sumter's most
attractive young ladies and has q
host OF friends. The groom is sue
cessful business man Of Pinewood
who leaves scores Of warm friends
wishing him much success
The couple left that night for CO.
lumbia. at which point they entrained
for Greensboro. Raleigh and other
points.
The out OF town guests were Miss
Caroline Bowyer. sister of the groom
and Mr.. William Bowyer, father of
the groom.
To the delight OF their many friends
Mr.. and Mrs. BOwycr will make
heir future home i'm Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-05
ITS FOOLISH TO suFRKR.
when So Many Sumter People Are
Pointing the Way Ont.

You may be brave enough to stand
backache OF headache or dizziness.
But, If, in addition urination is anpr:
dered, look out, If you don't try 1,
fix your sick kidneys, you may fair
into the clutches Of dangerous diseass
before you know il. But If YOU live
more carefully and help your kidneys
with Doan's Kidney Pills, you can
stop the pains YOU have and avoid ft-
ture danger as well. Don't experiment
use the remedy Sumter people are
publicly endorsing. Read this case:
Mrs. A. d .Owens. goa S. Council
St., Sumter. says: About eight years
ago l was down in bed with kidney
trouble and my back felt as IL IL were
broken. had headaches and dizzy
spells, so bad, I simply can't tell how
felt! I was nervous. too and the
slightest excitement would upset me.
1 felt languid and wanted to sleep
most of the time, hut couldn't, on ac-
count of the pains. Finally I uped
Doans Kidney Pills and IL wasn't
long before I was out OF bed ana
cured OF all the trouble"
Price 60c, at all dealers. Dent
simply ask for kidney pemedy--fst
Doan's Kidney Pi!ls-tf& same that
Mrs Owens had. Foster -Milburn Co, ;:
Mfgrs.. Buffalo. N. Y.--Advt tssa
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-05
THE NEEDLE
WORK GUILD
Another National Organization
Represented in Sumter

"A branch of the Needlework Guild
of Ameria has been organized in sum-
ter The object of this organization is
to collect new, plain, suitable gar
ments to meet the need of hospitals,
homes and other charities 1t Is nom
sectarian and men, women and chill
dren may become members. The plan
Of work Is very simple. An annual
contribution Of two or more new ar
ticles of wearing apparel or house
hold linen, or a donation Of money,
constitutes membership.
Any member attaining contributions
from ten persons Cor the equivalent
twenty-five articles or more and one
money member. becomes a director.
All members give their donations
to their director, who on a given date
takes them to a place designated by
the officers where they are checked
off by director and secretary, and ar
ranged for exhibition. All articles
are kept at home for locla distribu-
tion. The institutions in Sumter re-
ceiving them are:
The Tourney Hospital,
Camp Alice,
The Charity League
The Red Gross Home Service Office,
The City Nurse.
Such money as may be needed for
local expenses will be kept at home.
All over will be sent to help defray
expenses at national headquarters.
The needle work guild does not
overlap any other agency. 1t simply
supplements other work. 1t is the
only organization which collects new
only, the object being two
fold, the real value of new garment
over an old one and the good moral
effect Of having comfortable, clean
new garments in preference to old.
shabby and other useless ones
The annual collection of articles
will be made on January 10th and on
January nth they will be on eXhi-
bition az the Y. NJ. c. A. from TO
O'Clock before distribution. The pub
lie is cordially invited TO inspect them.
The Sumter branch was started
with eighteen directors. Officers are:
Mrs. Nina NJ. SolOmons. president:
Mrs. Heath, vice president: Mrs j.
A. Mcknight secretary: Mrs. Wilson
Green, treasurer
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-05
New Years Party

one OF the most beautiful of ths
New Year parties for the young folk,
OF the city WAS given on New Year,
eve by Misses Emmie and Rsth.r on,
teeh AZ tnelr home on f. Liberty 81
The spacious hall, parlor ana si,-
| tIng ROOMS, which were artisttrsIly
"ecora1ed IN the Christmas greenery
Vi noiiS ana mlstletoe carrying out a
uoior scheme OF red and green, were
.h'oWh together making ample room
ioF the entertaining OF the eighty;
guests who were young folks OF the
city ~
EARLY IN the evening a eue.sius
contest was participated in by,alt n,es.
ent, much 10 their merfment. az a re.
suit OF which Miss Daisy China c,rn.
OH with the prize Of a beautiful t5os
OF candy and Miss Mildred DeI,orm,.
drew the BOBBY, which was q dinun.
itive cupie doll.
The delightful game Of conversa.
ton. was played in the course of the
evening being greatly enioyed bv. alI
A delicious refreshment course OF
ace cream, cakes and candies cley-
ef!y earring out the red and green
coIor scheme, was served.
JUST before the twelve o'clock hour
rather Time was seen to appear be.
tore the guests making a parting
and farewell address filled with w,ot-ds
OF wisdom. Mr.. Julian Prios was thu
cieVer eXecutioner of this cbaract@
AT the stroke Of midnight little mis-.
"alsh dressed all in pink and repre-
senting the New Year ran into, ths
room and among the guests distribut.
ing tavois, so that the. New Year
was nttingly ushered in with the gem
nine laughter, happiness and 1oy OF
everyone.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-05
Of Court for SUMTER County
for Year 1921.
General Sessions.

General Sessions:
Spring term, Februady 14th, Judge
James H. Puerifoy, WATERFORD, Judge
of the 1ith circuit, presiding.
Summer term, July 11th, Judge
John =. Wilson, Manning, Judge of
3rd Circuit. presiding.
Fan term, October 10th, Judge II.
j. Mauldin. Pickcns, Judge of 18th
circuit presiding.
Common Pleas:
Spring tedm. March 2Sth; docket
day. March 18th.
summer term, July 18th; docket
day July 2nd.
ran term, November l4th; docket
October 29th
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-05

this morning to WoIford College i'm
| ISpaftanburg to resume their Studies
| Mrs. E. IL. O'Ncif returned to tbo
city after visit of several weeks i'm
Cheraw and Gastonia.
Mr. Ralph Flowers left last NIGHT
for Georgia Tech.
Mr.. Hubert Osteen returned ,os+
night to Hobart University. Geneva
N. Y.
Miss Sue .Brunson. of Asheville. IS
VISITING Mr. and Mrs. w. a. Brunson
on n. Main st.
Mt Dennis Hill OF Bshopville
passed through the city this morning
whiie returning to, the Medical Col
leGe OF Charleston.
Mr.. II. s. Kolb returned to the citv
this morning after visit OF several
days I'm Columbia.
Messrs. DuPre Rhame and Charl-
ton Walsh returned this morning to
furman University at Greenville.
Mr.. Jake Hill passed throuh Sum-
TER TINS morning while en- route to
Wofford.
Mrs. Walter Boyle and son went to
Columbia this morning.
Miss McNab OF Barnwell passed
through sumter last night while re-
turning to her home from visit i'm
Florence.
MISS Ruth Harrington and Miss Ina
McNally returned last night to the
city for the opening Of the schools.
Miss Bessie Mears has returned to
the city.
Miss Sarah Lucius of Elliotts is the
visitor of Miss Mildred DeLorme on
Hampton Ave.
Mr.. j. T.. King of Columbia spent
sunday in the city.
Messrs. Clinton j. McGrew. John
r.. Haynsworth. Robert Mellette have
returned to Clemson college after
spending the Christmas HOLIDAYS at
their homes i'm the city.
Miss May Antley of Hartsville has
returned to that city after spending
some OF the holidays with her sister.
Mrs. Stoudcnmire
Miss Eunice Antley Of Winthrop
COLLEGE is visiting in town.
MIR. and Mrs. G.. l.. Stubbs have
returned 10 the city after visit to
the Florida west coast
Mrs. w. il. Montgomery of Will
mingfon. y. c.. spent the week end
with her mother, Mrs. w. L. Benbow.
of sumter.
Mr. r.. f. Rembert of Rembert is
spending the day in the city.
Mr. Hal Clark left last night for
Philadelphia to resume his course of |
study at Jefferson Medical College.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-05
NEW ORLEANS COTTON
iLvERPOOL COTTON.

Governor Cooper is rieht in de-
claring that this is no time to sus-
pend the building of good roads Tho
salvattoH OF this state. under boil
wecvil conditions. is wrapped up in
diversified farming. and this cannot
be carried on with maximum profit
without first class transportation fa-
cilities within easy reach OF all farm
ers. Good roads save annually more
than their total cost--wc pay more
for poor roads than we would for
good roads.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-05
Married.

Miss Agnes Lee. daughter OF Mr.. f..
{. Lee. Of Dalzell, and Mr.. Johnnie
McElveon, of Shiloh were married
"Wednesday afternoon, December Goth
at o'clock by DR.. Thayer. A few
friends and relatives witne ssed the
ceremony. The happy couple left for
"a short trip by automobile and Will
be at home In Shiloh after January
1st.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-05

Chief of Police BarwiCk has given
notice that he will enforce the ordi-
nance against skating ON the streets
and sidewalks with shictncss and that
parents who do not want their chill
dren arrested and fined should heed
this warning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-05

sumter county can make it's own
hNlng TINS year even though cotton
sells for less than cost of production.
The farmer does not have to plant
cotton either To live. That fact is
the silver lining to the cloud Of de
preston that now overshadows this
section.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-05
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.

Mr.. and Mrs. Joel David Charles
or Greenville. $. c.. announce the
engagemtn OF their sister Gertrude
Elizabeth Hunt to Mr.. j. Benjamin
Folsom, OF Sumter. The weddinnC
Will take place In February.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-05

Albany, Jan. l.-Nuthan I. Miller.
OF syracuse. was inansurated govern
or of New York today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-05
TOO MUCH TO-
BACCO PRODUCED
North Carolina Tobacco Ware.
housemen Waging Vigorous
Acreage Reduction Cam
paign

Inc tobacco farmers and ware
housemcn of North Carolina are
facing disaster from over production
ana low prices and their financial Sit
uation is fully as distressing as is the
distressing situation of cotton farm-
ers OF South Carolina. AS a remedy
Tor the conditions that tend to bring
hpou' the complete bankruptcy of
prlsht tobacco growers the tobacco
men OF North Carolina have inaugu-
rated an earnest and vigorous cam
paign to reduce the tobacco acrea ge
MY per cent. The subjOined resou-
.ohS adopted at n Wilson, N. c., meet
ing OF tobacco men indicates the sem
uineht In the bright tobacco region of
North Carolina:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-05

Look forward with hope and cOur-
age, rather than backward with re-
grct and diSCOuragcment.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-05
Marriage IaceuseS

A marriage license has been insu,s
10 Emanuel Brown and Spma purapt
OF Sumter, colored -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-05

White man lynched in Texas. Wen.
mistakes will happen-Dayron News
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-05

Government Cotton Graders Office.
The following reports give the
prices paid on the stated markets on
January LIST: