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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02
l.. ID. Jennings Sale Of Durocs.

The big auction sale Of Duroc hogs
which was held yesterday at the farm
OF Mr.. l.. ID. Jennings, about 21A miles
west or Sumter, was in many ways OF
very great importance and interest
to the people Of this county and sec
tion of the country. The sale was
conducted In the sale pavilion. which
Is building specially erected for this
particular purpose and which con-
tains number Of ideas and features
which are new in this vicinity. The
upstairs floor of the building was yes
terday devoted to banquet purposes
exclusively and in the neighborhood
of $50 persons enjoyed the superb
barbecue dinner which was served
yesterday shortly after the noon hour.
The lower floor Of the building con-
tains'a long line Of sale stalls for the
hogs and at one section a show pen
is surrounded by terraced seats for
those in attendance at the sale These
seats were we'll flied yesterday with
farmers. prominent business men and
a number Of ladies.
The list Of hogs sold yesterday
was made up Of 46 sows and gifts
which were all Of the finest pedigreed
DurOC STOCK. IheSe hOES were Won
derful to look at and were classed as
some Of the finest in this breed in the
country. The prices those sows
brought ranged from the minimum Of
$75 to the maximum amount Of $175.
The great majority Of the hogs sold
will be kept in this county and there
fore the great value of this fact Is al
most untold and inestimable. There
has been the great need Of someone
taking charge of this end and Of the
establishing OF a ste,ndard stock for
this community. With Mr.. jennings
splendid equipment this deed is now
an established fact. Mr.. Jennings is
building up right at our door one OF
the finest Duroc hog farms to be
found in the country. There is a treat
yet in store for those who have not
visited this farm. Everyone certainly
leaves the farm with the idea that
something big and great is bound to
be accomplished by this farm.
Among the out-Of-tOwn buyers who
took advantage Of this sale were: The
Sardis Farm, of Union, S. c.. and the
Bradham Duroc Farm, Of Manning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02
PROFESSORS HOLD
CONVENTION

Columbia. Feb. "a hundred
professors Of the classics, from all
parts OF the south. are in Columbia for
the annual meeting Of the Southern
Classical Association which will be in
session through Saturday morning.
Fairfax HARRISON. president of the
Southern railway. will be the chief
speaker Friday night. At one O'Clock
Friday the classical men and the fac
ulty of the University were guests of
the Columbia Chamber Of Commerce
at an elaborate luncheon at the JEFF
ferson Hotel. Prof w. d. Hooper,
Of the University Of Georgia; Prof.
George Howe, Of the University OF
North Carolina and Prof Josiah B..
Game of Florida State College for
Women, are on the program for Sat-
urday
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02
MASONIC GRAND
LODGE MEETING
Officers For Year Elected al
Annual Communication in
Charleston

Charleston, Feb. 24--The 1s4th an
nual communication of the grand
lodge o1 Ancient Free Masons Of
South Carolina, having finished tis
work, was closed in ample form to-
day at half past one o'clock, after
electing and installing officers for
the ensuing year. The only changes
IN the list OF grand officers was in
tho election Of Jesse Sharpe of Char
lesion as grand treasurer to succeed
the late DR.. w. II. Prioleau.
The next grand communication will
De hel din Charleston on the second
Wednesday in March. An amend
mont to the Constitution was offered.
fixing the second Wednesday in Man,
as the date for the annual commun-
iCation.
one of the most important acts of
the grand lodge at this session and
or peculiar interest and concern to
the craft Of Charleston was the pro-
vision for a remodeling of thhe
Masonic Temple. On recommendation
or the committee appointed last year
W coHSiuer the matter, II was re-
solved that the remodeling be UNDER
taken. and authorization was given
TO proceed with it at once, according
to plans tentatively submitted and
subject to the approval of an en-
larged committee, the whole to cost
no more than $4,000.
At high noon the election of Off =
GERS Of the grand lodge was held, and
those chosen were duly installed to-
gether with the appointed officers.
as follows:
Grand m aster, s. T. Lanham. Spar
tanburg; deputy grand master, J. c..
bissell. Charleston; senior grand war
den, G. Is. Chreitzberg, Rock Hill;
junior grand warden, Charlton Du-
Kant. Manning; grand treasurer Jes-
Sc Shoupre, Charleston; grand secre-
tary, 0. Frank Hart, Columbia; grand
chaplain. w. E. Thayer, Sumter; Sc
nior grand deacon, /. c. Blackwood,
Spartanburg; senior grand deacon. l..
NJ. Gasque, Marion; grand marshal. T.
l. Swygert, Columbia; grand pursui-
want, Geo. T. Williams, York: grand
tiler, w. J. Lamb, Charleston.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02
Interesting Meeting Of The Rural
School Improvement Association.

The monthly meeting of the Rural
School Improvement association Of
Staeburg school No. 10, held a few
days ago was a most interesting event
as the program below will show.
The debate between Miss Theresa
Scarborough and Miss Frances Moody.
Resolved that George Washington is
greater than Abraham Lincoln" Both
papers which were we'll written,
splendid, forceful and strong, gave the
judges, Messrs. J. II. Haynsworth,
county superintendent of education,
Mr.. N. b. Murray, trustee OF thu
school and Mr.. E. I. Reardon, a hard
job to decide but they finally award
ed the victory to Miss SCARBOROUGH.
Miss Aurelia Mayer principle and her
assistant teacher, Miss Mable DuRant
who preside over this progressive
school which is housed in one of the
most modern and new school build
ings have a right to feel very proud
Of the showing made by the pupils
and by the patrons.
Program.
Song-America.
Lords Prayer.
Patriotic reading-Mrs. c. j. Jack
son.
Song - "Twenty-second Of Febru-
ary."
Debate-Resolved. That Washing
ton was greater than Lincoln.
Aftlrmative-Theresa Scarborough;
Negative, Frances Moody.
Judges retire to make decision.
Song-"Lncoln."
Recitation by Emma Jackson.
Spelling match by school and So
ciety
Mrs. A. w. Scarborough. president.
Mrs. r. NJ. Moore. secretary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02
Rev. Richard CarrOlls Thanks.

Editor Daily Item.
Rev Richard Carroll wishes me to
express his sincere thanks to the
many friends both white and colored
who assisted in making The Relig-
ious Congress at Morris College on
George Washington's birthday a sue
cess.
Those who did not attend the con-
gress are invited to go out to the
college Mt any time, Sunday morning
or evening and witness the religious
ceremony and enjoy the singing by the
student body
DR.. j. j. Starks president and his
good wife will gladly receive any
friendly visitors. DR.. Starks Is doing
more with a dollar in the way Of con-
structing and building up that school,
than any man that know could do
under such circumstances; he is hon
est and upright.
Yours truly, -
r. w weat thatrv
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02
TAX EXTEN-
SION ASSURED
Gov. Cooper Signs Postponement
Bill This Afternoon

Columbia,i Feb. 25. - Governor
Cooper this afternoon is signing the
act for the postponement Of the pay
ment Of taxes. The act carries a
schedule Of penalties with taxes by
execution only after May Is.
The governor Thursday night signed
the act providing for anew board of
control Of the confederate infirmary.
The board will now consist of nine
members. Five Of them are confed-
crate veterans, and four members of
the United Daughters of the Con-
federacy.
The governor also signed the act
to prohibit common carriers from
limiting their liability.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02
DYNAMITE.
Short Lectures on Nature.
By GlOOm).

Dynamite isn't much to look at
but it's got a lot of pep. You never
can tell by appearance, don't trust
your eyes too far. Business looks
good, prospects look fine, prosperity
stares us in the face, when bang.
something happens. profits go up in
the air. bank accounts are scattered
and everything is turned wrong side
out. We can't see far ahead and
what we do see we only think we see
There is always apt to be dynamite
lying around to upset our plans. Some
people are like dynamite in some
ways. We haven't space to tell you all
this time but will later. Yea
verify, ain't nature wonderful. there
mas been so much written about ii
and 10 much more that never has.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02
BIG FIRE IN MISSISSIPPI

Pascagoula, Miss, Feb. 25.--Eight
buildings. including the plant of the
Pascagoula Chronicle, in the business
district, were destroyed by fire early
today. The loss is seventy-five tou-
sand dollars.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02
NEGROES IN
NEW YORK
Population Increased Sixty-Six
Per Cent.

Washington, Feb. 25.-The negro
population Of New York city is 153,-
oSS. an increase Of 66.9 per cent. The
white population is 5.459,0O4. The ne
sroes Of Boston number 1882, an
increase Of 2o.6 per cent The me-
groes Of Terre Haute. Ind, number
3,646, an increase Of 40 per cent.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
"o' "'~' No. .
The First National Bank of Sumter
Al '"m In the State OF
FL,
RESOURCES:

= Loans and discounts including rediscounts
except those shown in b and CO.. :. >. :.
sTotal loans
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02

London. Feb. 25.-The Turkish
delegations to the near east confer
ance here have accepted the proffered
arbitration of the supreme council as
Dtwcen Turkey and Greece in deter
mining the status Of Smyrna and
Thrace. The Greek delegate said he
Mould telegraph the Athens govern
MT and submi. n nronoaal .
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02
ILLINOIS TRAIN
ROBBERY

Roodhouse, ILL.,, Feb. 25.-Posses
today are combing the Mississippi
river bottoms In the vicinity of Quincy
Junction where four men held up the
Chicago and Alton passenger train
from Kansas City to Chicago after
midnight and escaped, after forcing
the mail clerk to give up three reg
istered letters and registered pack
age. Officials believe the amount
stolen will not exceed fifty dollars.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02

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Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-12-08
MERCHANTS AID
 GREAT MOVEMENT
RESULTS OF REGENT COTTON ACREAGE CAMPAIGN IS AP-
 PLAUDED.
CONVENTION BLAZED WAY
Diversfication Provided Satisfactory Food and Feed SuppIy-President
 Walker Writes Letter.

Memphis.-The Cotton States Mer. chants association is squarely behind the proposed campaign to prevent an increase in cotton acreage. This splen- did organization joins the bankers and cotton growers of the south in an eff fort to make the convention to be held in Memphis December 12 and 13, even more successful than was the conven- tion held in Memphis last year for the purpose of bringing about reduction in cotton acreage.
 M. A. Walker of Covington, presi- dent of the Cotton States Merchants association, has sent out to members an urgent request for them to be pres ent. In this letter the necessity for sane and safe farming methods is em- phasized. His letter, in part, is as fol- lows:
 "A great convention was held in De- cember, 1920, and adopted a platform touching the acreage to be planted in cotton in 1921 and the method of fi- nancing the crop, which was accepted as being sound not only for the present but for all future. Then the financial boat was rocking and the outlook was gloomy. This convention blazed the way, lighted the gloomy path and the people followed the leadership.
 You know quite well the advanta- ges to the entire south, to the entire country, of the successful cotton acre. age reduction campaign of last year. Cotton is now at good price and di- versification has provided a satisfac- tory food and feed supply.
 We merely urge you, as member of the Cotton States Merchants asso- citation, to use your influence for a continued farming program calculated to assure better future and urge your friends and customers to attend the convention in Memphis on December 12-13, 1921.
 But permit us to remind you that psychological conditions greatly fla vored the work during the last cam paign. Now it is quite different. It seems to us that the public mind is more inclined to drift back to the old method of overproduction of cotton and underproduction of food and feed, therefore it will take line upon line and precept upon precept to hold them to the point gained in the acreage planted and cultivated in 1921.
 "The result of the cotton acreage reduction program last year is deserv- ing of the commendation of every southern man and evidence of this as- sociation's support of their splendid effort for a continuation of the pro- gram can best be given by the pres ence of you and your neighbors at the meeting December 12-13, at Memphis"
 A rate of one and one-half fare for the round trip on the certificate plan has been granted for delegates who attend the convention.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-12-08
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never
 Suspect It
Applicants for Insurance Often
 Rejected.

Judging from reports from druggists who are constantly in direct touch with the public, there is one preparation that has been very successful in overcoming these conditions. The mild and healing influence of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root is soon realized. It stands the highest for it's remarkable record of success.
 An examining physician for one of the prominent Life Insurance Companies, in an interview on the subject, made the as- tonishing statement that one reason why so many applicants for insurance are re- jeeted is because kidney trouble is SO common to the American people, and che large majority of those whose applica- tions are declined do not even suspect that they have the disease.
 D.. Kilmar's Swamp Root is on sale at all drug stores in bottles of two sizes, medium and large. However, if you wish first to test this great preparation send ten cents to Dr. Kimer & Co.,, Bingham ton, N. r., for a sample bottle. When writing be sure and mention this paper. Advertisement.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-12-08
Jump May Cause Death.

onesboro.-Efforts of William Mar cum to halt his runaway team may prove fatal, officials at St. Bernard's s hospital declared. Marcum was stand ing at the edge of the sidewalk talk ing to a friend who was seated in an automobile, when suddenly his team started to run. Marcum's friend start ed the auto and he jumped to the run ming board, remaining there until the car had passed the team. Before the auto came to stop, Mareum jumped. striking his skull against the sidewalk and suffering a severe fracture.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-12-08
"Turkev For Peace"

Constantinople.-Y Renal, the Turkish nationalist foreign minister has sent to the allied high commission CTS, who have been endeavoring to SC. cure peace between Greece and the nationalists, a note stating that Tur. key is anxious to become a peace in strument, that she does not desire to prolong the struggle, which is merely defensive one, and expressing the hope that England and Italy may come to terms with Turkey by mutual con sessions.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-12-08
Bib and Tray Cloth

Balloons, in bright colors, and an angular elephant decorate the ample bib and tray cloth to match, made of oilcloth, as pictured above. They will afford the youngest member of the family much joy and his mother much peace of mind at the dinner table, Therefore the donor of this gift will be twice blessed and long remem- bered. The mottled oilcloth is cream colored and the bib Is bound at the neck with white tape which is extend ed into ties.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-12-08
CALOMEL GOOD
 BUT TREACHEROUS
Next Dose May SaIivate, Shock Liver or Attack Your
 Bones.

You know what calomel is. It's mer. cury; quicksilver. Calomel is danger ous. It crashes into sour bile like dynamite cramping and sickening you. Calomel attacks the bones and should never be put into your system.
 If you feel bilious, headachy, consti- pated and all knocked out, just go to your druggist and get bottle of Dod- sons Liver Tone for few cents which is harmless vegetable substitute for dangerous calomel. Take a spoonful and If it doesn't start your liver and strafghten you up better and quicker than nasty calomel and without making you sick, you just go back and get your money.
 Don't take calomel! It makes you sick the next day it loses you a days work. Dodson's Liver Tone straightens you right up and you feel great No salts necessary. Give 1t to the children because it is perfectly harmless and can not salivate.-Advertise
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-12-08
Elks Mourn Sunday.

Conway.-M services were held Sunday afternoon by the Conway Lodge of Elks, with the oration by the Hon. James A. Gray, past exalted ruler of the Little Rock Lodge, and presen- tation of the memorial tablet by the Rev. R. L. Jetton, chaplain of the Con- way lodge. Only one member, Sam Heiligers, has died since the institu- ton of the lodge here in May, 1919, and the services were held in his memory.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-12-08
FIND MASH IN CEMETERY.
Sheriff Declares No Place sacrosanet
 to Sinners.


 Hot Springs.-What the Arlington cemetery is to the nation, Greenwood cemetery in Hot Springs is to this peo- pie. The pioneer families have their headstones there pointing heaven ward. It Is the resting place of the scions who have gone before, and is expected to furnish haven for the coming generations when lifes trou- bled dream Is over.
 Federal Prohibition Officers E. C.. Thompson and w E. Smith, aided by Deputy Sheriffs Goodwin and Briggs visited Greenwood cemetery on tip they had received from some mourner. They did not find still there, but they found a barrel of mash and some of the still accoutrements and a cap and the place where the oil burner had been set about some rocks.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-12-08

One of the easiest ways tor dress 10 make lamp, candle and electric light shades or lanterns of crepe or tissue paper and tinsel. To make the small lantern pictured two rings of cardboard are covered with plain black or gold paper pasted over them. A length of light green tissue paper is folded along the center, slashed into narrow strips and pasted inside the rings. Under this length of rose-colored crape paper narrower than the green is pasted; this causes the strips of green paper to spread and stand out. Silver tinsel hangs from the wire handle at each side.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-12-08
AIR TAXI IN ENGLAND.
Aids Business Men in Visiting Neigh
 borhood Trade Towns.

London-An aerial taxi service which cuts the price of ground taxicab serv- ice has been inaugurated by the Berk-
 shire Aviation company with headquar- ters at Birmingham. It will enable Birmingham business men to make
 speedy business trips to places like Norwich, Hull and Bristol. If they wish to catch boats at Hollyhead, Liv- erpool or Southampton the aerial taxi service will accommodate them. The charges are based on mileage rating.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-12-08
Arkansas Grows lemons. Too.

Mountain Home.-Florida has noth- Ing on Baxter county when it comes to raising lemons. Mrs. C.. A. Baker of this place has tree three years old which has borne a crop for the last tow years. Last year she gathered IS lemons from this tree and this year it has 10. They are much larger than the ordinary lemon one buys at the stores, being as big as an oatmeal bowl. She uses them in cooking and for pies.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-12-08

Christmas never brought lovelier remembrances to fair women than the picturesque hair ornaments for their gayer hours which this season pre- sents. There are many of them made of ribbon, beads, flowers or mock jewels in headbands, and finished with a feather or blossom or other ornament. The sparkling piece pie tured is merely filet of rhinestones that encircles the head and supports a small poinsettia flower at the left with a few sparkling rhinestones scattered on it's leaves.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-12-08

For true blue, use Red Cross Ball Blue. Snowy-white clothes will be sure to result. Try it and you will al- ways use it. All good grocers have it. advertisement.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-12-08
GuiItv of Eorderv-

Little Rock.-Jaron Bright, who pleaded guilty to three counts of forg- ing checks, was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary by Judge Wade the other day.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-12-08
Given Life Term.

Little Rock.--The supreme court sustained the conviction of Emanuel West, the negro convicted of assault ing young white woman In Little term in the penitentiary at his second trial, the first resulting in a mistrial.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-12-08
Freed In Chjcaoo.

Chicago.-Mrs. Eva Heil, recently was released by the police here from charges of robbing residences where she was employed as maid, when her husband offered to restore the stolen articles or to pay for them.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-12-08
Ereshen a Heavy Skin

With the antiseptic, fascinating Cuh- cura Talcum Powder, an exquisitely scented convenient, economical face, skin, baby and dusting powder and perfume. Renders other perfumes su- perfluous. One of the Cuticura Toilet Trio (Soap, Ointment, Talcum) .-Ad- yertiSement.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-12-08
File Intervention Suit.

Little Rock.-An intervention suit for the recovery of $1,250 delinquent franchise tax was to be filed by At torney General Utley against the Fourche River Lumber company of Rigelow. Charles s. Mccain is the re- ceiver for the company.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-12-08
Police Armor Favored

Los AngeIes.-Recomm that Los Angeles policemen wear coats of armor when answering riot calls, or seeking for desperate criminals has been made by Capt. k. Lee Heath of central police division.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-12-08

Miss Edith Mae Patterson of Pins Bluff, Ark, has been selected as tho most beautiful girl In the United States In the St. Louis Globe Demo crat beauty contest. Miss Patterson has been awarded the grand capital prize of $2,5oo, and also an additional $1,00o for being the most beautiful
 girl in the district in which she lives.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-12-08
Sheriff Fined S25.

Little Rock.-Judge Wade, in cir cult court, fined Sheriff Walter Tay- Tor $25 for failure to have jail pris- oner in court when his case was called for trial.