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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02
A Midnight Wedding
Daily Item. Eeh 26

DAILY Item, Feb. 26.
Hark! And on the midnight clear
comes the tolling OF a bell, not the
clarion call Of the church bell. nor
the toll of the fire bell which fills the
heart with fear, but the marriage bell
winch knows neither time or place.
"ut rings from the frozen zones of the
great north to the sun kissed waters
ol the Gulf Of Mexico; whose call is
one OF happiness, and such was the
can which came to the Imperial Ho-
.ei at IL p. m, February 25th. when
Mrs. Mozelle Adams, of Flat RocL
~. C.' and Mr. Ed Easterling of Harts-
vile, 5. c., were joined in bannv
Wedlock by Rev. G. w. Gurley. pastor
OF the Second baptist church of
Hartsyille, S. G.
Nnen Mrs. Thomas, the genial hos
tess of the Imperial Hotel, announced
10 the few guests remaining in the
looby that marriage would take
place In the ladies' parlor, there was
surprise depicted on the countenance
OF every one. However, when 1t was
realized that such would take place
there was immediate preparation
made to render assistance to the ham
py couple. While there were not dulcet
strains of wedding march to herald
the approach Of the contracting par
ties, the merry laughter Of the guests
accompanied them as hey .paired to
the parlor where TIE solemn cere-
mony took place.
After the hearty congratulations OF
those present the happy couple left
Immediately by auto for their future
home at Hartsville amidst showers Of
rice.
Among those y.ev.ot p... 5ire
s;ii]~bCtA Th"mQ~ ano N:. tppa i>.,g
Of SUIAtel, Air. Iier0er, Delien, JoAn-
son City, n. Y, and Mr.. d. L. Pierce
Of Buffalo, n. Y.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02

The saying. "Fatcs are stubborn
thinsS." In trite. Nevertheless II Is
true 1t has become trite because It
10 tras. Facts are stubborn. We may
deny them " We wish. but the denial
does not change them. They remain
facts despite the denial. We may
ignore them IL that suits us, but to
ignore 10 not to destroy. An ignored
tact - stiil fact. and Il may rise up
20 cnbarraw us when we least expect
u. Fact sare like cubes. A cube Is
thp same if approached from any
side. IL also stands securely on any
ono Of Its bases. Turn II over In any
diipctiop and its equilibrium is not In
the least disturbed. So a fact Is al
w,tys the same. II does not vary with
aae. nor is II altered by circum-
stances. Treat as you will, q fact
remains fact, and according to It's
nature it helps or hinders, pleases or
diStresses. blesses or curses. Facts
are stubborn things,
Now II Is fact that all mankind
are sinners. That Ia not theory. II
- q fact. God has said that oil are
under sin, and God cannot lie. You
may ignore the fact that you are a
sinner or you may deny It: but neither
your ignoration nor your denial will
AFFECT the fact. You are a sinner I'm
the sight OF God. You may be high
~ cultured. gentle and renfied. but
that does not change the fact. In
that case you are highly cultured. gen
tie and refined sinner. Nothing more.
nothing less And you may be honest
and truthful. good citizen, a kind
neighbor. a devoted husband or wife,
true-hearted friend. And certainly
these virtues are admirable. But
even they are inadequate to change
your standing before God You are
a sinner Notwithstanding these virtues
There Is only one way 10 be freed
from guilt and condemnation OF sim
and that is TO be forgiven by him
against whom you have sinned. Ev-
cry unforgiven sinner is "a condemn
eel sinner. whatever his culture may
be. or his social standing. or his nat
ural virtues. UnforEivcn In practical
~ synonymous with condemned. That
Is fact that you have got TO face
sooner or later. Why not sooner
Later may be too late. There is for
gtveness with God. lie himself says
so. SEQ Psalm 1904. Why not seek
it nov?
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02

Miss Clara Guthrie. who has been
visiting Mrs. j. III. Guthrie. left last
night for visit u Atlanta and Nash
VILE.
Miss Lucy Wilson is spending the
week end al her home In Manning.
Mr.. Julius A. StrbbH returned to the
clay last night after spending several
wesks In Florida.
Miss Mollie Bowman has returned
70 sumter after viz. Of several weeks
In Charleston.
Rev. j. G. Ferguson has returned
TO the city from Bascomville. N. c.,
whore he was called on account Of the
death Of his mother.
Mrs. n. l.. scaffe has returned home
from Charleston where she was called
during the illness and death OF her
mother, Mrs. w. A. ,scaffe.
Mr. Hammond Bowman left for CO.
lumbia Saturday where he has
been called to be placed on the Unit
ed statss naval reserve list.
Miss Annie Barnett is the week.
end visitor Of Miss Sadie Minis on
salem Ave.
wes Mary Dixon and Gertrude
Z. Or. Of Manning. are the weekend
ossests Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Lee Jones
at 40s Oakland Ave.
Miss Narval Wheeler of Florence is
whiting Mrs. o. v. Player Of this city.
Mrs. Webster. OF Cheraw, Is spend
Ing awhile with her daughter, Mrs.
Y. Ia o'Neal on w. Liberty st.
Mrs. Harriet Muldoon Of Water
town. ~. x. Is spending a few weeks
with her daughter. Mrs II. w. Jefr-
coat on N. Washington St.
Mra James w. bates,s sof Baltimore.
In visiting Mrs. G. T. Mason.
Mr.. j. w. Carroll Is spending a few
days I'm Charlotte this week.
Mrs. Fred r. Deal is enjoying a
visit to Miami. Fla.
Messrs. Jerry Minis and w. A. Byers
Ieft this morning for Columbia.
Mrs Willie Shaw and daughter Miss
Florence left this morning for q trip
to Jacksonville. Fla.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Huger left for
Charleston this morning.
Mr., Henry Edmunds has been a
week end visitor i'm the city.
Miss Sarah Edmunds left this morn
Ing for Columbia.
Mr. J. 8. Markey left for a short
vieit 60 Columbia.
Mr.. Middleton. Of the Jenkins
Spring Co.. left this morning for Char
iotte, Nc.
The Presbyterian Basket Ball team
composed Of Messrs. w. A. Johnson,
Coach, J. y. Hicklin. Joe Mason, d.
Ia Williamson. Jean Galloway. L. z.
and ID. II. Kirvin passed through the
city this morning while returning to
Clinton.
Miss Lille Folsom has returned to
the city after a week end visit.
MT w. A. Lane spent yesterday In
Columbia.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02
Death.

The news of the death of Mrs. Nj.
L. Burns. of Camden, who died Fri
day afternoon shortlp before two
O'Clock, has reached and saddened her
relatives and many friends in Sum-
ter. Mrs. Burns was the wife Of the
late NJ. l.. Burns Of Camden. She had
reached the ripe old age of S3 years,
enjoying good health up until her
last illness which was of a very short
duration.
Mrs. Burns is survived by her two
sons, Mr.. w. B. Burns of this city
and Mr.. James II. Burns of Camden.
The funeral services were held this
afternoon at O'Clock at the Methodist
church in Camden.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02

Train ~. 80, due to arrive in Sum-
ter at G'2O was five hours and fiji
minutes late last night due TO WRECK
on the mainline between Sumter and
Augusta. No. 32 had to detour at
barn"eil, s. c., and came into Sum-
ter on the Southern tracks The
wreck was due TO a spreading OF the
ralls, as we'll as cO'Ald te learned. and
II was state that dozen or more
hoX cars had been derailed and the
trarNs torn up for probably = hH1f
mile.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02
Gree nville Automobile Show.

Greenville. Feb. 27.-Announce-
ment was made today that several au-
tomobile distributors OF North and
South Carolina have subscribed for
space to exhibit cars at the auto
mobile show to be held In the $780,
600 Textile Hall March 1919, inclu-
sive. One hundred thousand square
feet Of floor space is available for this
exhibition. and more than half Of the
space has already been taken.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02
100000 FIRE IN
OKLAHOMA CITY

Oklahoma City, Feb. 26.-A FIRE
causing an estimated damage Of three
hundred thousand which broke out In
the city hall here shortly before
midnight, was brought under control
at 1870 this morning By eight fire
companies. Valuable records were de-
stroyed and the, basement and parts
of two or three floors of the building
were damaged. ss -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02

The big new fire truck has been
unloaded and stands i'm the fire station
In perfect condition awaiting the ar
rival of the expert mechanic, who will
Put the truck through all tests. This
truck is beautiful and mast erty
piece of machinery and is as up to date
rs anything in fire fighting circles.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02
Sumter's bip neuy fra fr,o,, ho

Sumter's big new fire truck has ar
rived in the city and is on the side
tracks of the Seaboard railroad. The
truck VIII probably not be taken out
OF its cratings until the arrival of the
expert mechanic who is to soon ar
rive here from the Seagrave factory
IN Columbus, Ohio.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02
Iona Sitter.

There Is one thing which that
young lawyer fellow Of Elias ought to
be proficient in when he comes to
practice"
"What Is thatT
THE art OF securing a stay."-Bal.
timore American.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02
Bankruptcy Petition Filed.

Charleston, Feb. ga petition in
voluntary bankruptcy has been filed in
federal court by NJ. II, Flaum, a mer-
chant Of Sumter, listing his assets
as S22.362.42, and liabilities as Sill
SS9.73. ...
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02

have you seen the Holt Caterpillar
mule? He is on exhibition at the
County Board Of Commissioners Of
nee in the court house. He is four
footed and sure footed and refuses to
stay down." Call and take a look.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02
RdizU,aZNEMj

We are glad to learn that Mr.. w
A. Walling is reported doing nicely
in hospital in Columbia. We hone
to soon see him back in Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02
MAKES RAPID HEADwAY.
Add This Fact to Your Store Of
knowledge. is

Kidney disease often advances no
rapidly that many a person is flrniiy
In its grasp Before aware of It's pro-
gress. Prompt attention should be
given the slightest symptom Of kidney
disorder. If there is dull pain In the
back. headaches, dizzy spells or q
tired. worn-out feeling. or IL the KID
ney secretions are offensive, irregular
and attended by pain, procure q good
kidney remedy at once.
Your townspeople recommend
Doan's Kidney Pills. Read the state
ment of this Sumter citizen:
William Page. foreman at lumber
mill, 3OS Council Street, gays:
Some years ago had @ slight at
tack OF kidney trouble and ! suffer.
ed with bad pains in the small OF
my back. Headaches also made me
and dizzy spells often came
over me when 1 would have to xit
down. My kidneys acted too often.
hut the secretions were scanty. Doan's
Kidney Pills were recommended and
one box certainly gave me splendid
IcSutlS."
Price 60c, at all dealers Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
that Mr.. Page had. -Anlburn
Co. Mfsrs.. Buffalo. ~. y tssl
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02

Francis Bacon reformed philosophy
by founding it on the observations of
nature after !, had contested cor many
centuries Of scholastic subtleties.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02

We are glad to learn that some of
the freight trains recently taken off
nave been restored. Business must be
picking up little. Hope to see all
OF them running regular again soon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02

Adad, in Babylonia, discovered by
the University of Chicago excavating
expedition in 1904, is considered the
Oldest CT y in the world.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02

Mr.. G. A. Mckinney has taken the
ostion with Mcdowell d Co, brokers.
which has formerly been occupied by
Mr.. W. /. Lamar who is now working
i'm Atlant, Ca.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02

Not all Of us can be heroes. but all
of US can be patriots. Payment of
your income tax helps to make YOU
one.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02
Stccklnn kin Cei,Ar

Dryden-Are you trying to corner
the thermometer market1 see you've
bought 100 gross OF them.
Wetmcre-Sh! They're spirit ther-
mOmeters. Every one Is filed with .
ma, cont alcohol
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02

Judging from the amount Of ma
terial in the average silk dress, a lot
of silkworms have had to Join the
army of the unemployed.-Nash
p ,r
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02

The words in the English language
which begin with the letter z are all
derived from other languages, prin-
cipally Greek.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02

The fixed star Betelguese has been
measured by new process and found
to have a volume $1,000. 900 times that
OF the sun.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02

Nevada has passed "a bill eliminat-
ing the easy divorce. What attrac-
tion has the Sagebrush state to offer
In lieu thcreof?--St. Louis Star.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02
SUMTER WINS
FROM FLORENCE
Takes Games By Score of % to 6

AS was expected of her, Sumter
brought back the bacon in the bas-
ketball game with the Florence High
school which was played in Flor
ence last night. The game was play
ed in the new gymnasium of the Flor
ence schools and was witnessed by
only a fair sized number OF specta-
tors
Sumter played the better game of
the two teams and was nonpariel on
its five man defensive work. Florence
could not cope with this formation
and although playing their best were
only able TO shoot two field goals dur
ir3 the game and these were from
long shot chances.
sumter was always In the lead but
the game had somewhat OF the baa.
Ketoall fastness and snap throughout.
Florence played steady and worked
hard. In both halves Of the game
each team made their same number
Of points which was IL points for
Sumter and for Florence. The score
at the end Of the game stood % points
for Sumter to the. points of Flor
ence.
The lineup was:
Sumter Position FJorrrnu
Wray =. :. =. :. Waters
Forwards
Duch - johnston
burHS Green
Center ..-,
Sholar .. .. :. E. :. Brunson
Guards
wright = ..... Warreu
Substitutes tp. SsH.lfl Wright J.
Tor Buck and Chandler for Wright
Sholar was probaly the hardest wori
er on Sumer's defense.
Florence is to play their return
game with Sumter at the "Y" on next
Friday night.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02

When you talk about "the sick man
or Europe" nowadays. IL is neces-
sary TO give the first and last names
Minneapolis Tribune.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02

Congress continues to treat Presi-
dent Wilson's vetoes just as II they
were solemn referendums.--Cinci
natl Enquirer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02

The four-eyed fish of the Gulf
stream Is a parasite hunter, going for
lts prey into the mouths of larger
hshes which remain perfectly still
whiie the parasite is being removed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02

Captain Fl. p. Scott is now on run
between Orangeburg and Pregnalls.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02

There Is no real suffering in Mex
ico now, except that Of the schoolboy
who Is trying to learn the dates of all
the revolutions,-Balti Sun.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02

Afghanistan has Il traditional law
that no man with any physical af-
iliction may hold a public Office Of
nOnOr or profit.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02

Now that the anti-cigarette law
has been repealed maybe the bows
VIII qut. smoking 'em.-Chattanoopa
News.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02

Mr.. Robert Beaumont, ticket seller,
Florence, was in the city Thursday
and Friday visiting his mother Mrs.
q. A. Beaumont on Salem avenue.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02

Mr.. Oscar White has taken the place
OF Mr.. w. b. Byers as manager of the
Picture theatres Of the city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02

The Usage Indians lived in Kansas
until 1907 when they were moved to
pkiahoma to become the richest peo-
pie on earth.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02

A Kane surgeon operated on him
sch successfully for appendicitis At
this rate man will soon become his
own undertaken. - Harrisburg. Pa.
Patriot.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02

Captain j. g.. Mcleod is now on run
between Sumter and MaXton.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02

In the old days the king kept a
court fool. There was no congress
at that time.-Ba!timOrc Evening Sun.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02

China mas permanent air-ma
service between Pekin and Tien.
Tsin.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02

Galveston has the largest and deep.
est harbor on the Gulf coast.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02

Henry Watterson is eighty-one but
not SO that you could notice it.-New
York Post
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02

Bats In fun flight in the dara will
avoid threads stretched across their
path.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02

William Straycr Of Baker, )re, is
the only democrat In the Or"gon state
senate.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02

~ TEACH THROUGH CORRE-
ONDENCE the same book keep
accountancy and penmanship
ght In our college daily. Very
Ne OF tuition. We are as
as your mail box. Write
or particulars. Bowen's
81 loge. Accredited
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02

Mr.. r. l.. Scaffe has returned to
the city after attending the funeral
of Mrs. Scaffe's mother in Charles
ton.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-02

tERS-I will ex-
~ for your seed,
Dopaid to your
rAnantler. I.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-01-13
Girls Auxiliary

The Girls Auxiliary met with
the Misses Davis on Jan. 4th.,
The meeting was opened with
prayer by Mrs. Donaldson. The
program for the afternoon was
The Need of More Hospitals
and Doctors in China.
Officers for the year were e.
lected : Mary Hodges, President;
Lena Scott Price, Vice President;
Mary Evelyn Abernethy, Treas;
Ruth Engles, Sec'y.
Plans for an entertainment
were discussed, after which
delightful refreshments were
served. We then adjourned to
meet on Jan. 18th with Alice
Fox. Reporter
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-01-13
Ed. V. Price 8 Co.

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the tailor. The sweep of the
lapeIs, the drape of the sleeves,
the clinging Of the collar indi-
cate the quality of the tailoring.
| guarantee that every gar
ment produced by Ed. ". Price
shall possess every recognized
mark of master tailoring. | also
guarantee that the invisible
parts shall be of the highest
quality and tailored in the most
approved fashion.
Have your new clothes tailored
strictly to your order BY the most
reliable tailors in existence.
Come and see our superb values
for Spring and Summer 1921.
HODECKs The Tailor.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-01-13
LAUGHTER OF CHILD -
SCARCE IN POLAND

"In all the time I was In Poland,
scarcely once saw child laugh"
declared DR. Harry PIotz. discoyerer Of
the typhus baccilus, In q report to
the European Relief Council on med
lcaI conditions among the Jewish popu-
Iation Of Poland, based on his recent
Investigations there for the Jewish
Joint Distribution Committee.
"The most deplorable sight Of all
the mlseries in Poland is the condl-
ton Of the children DR.. PlOtz said.
"Infant mortality Ia exceedingly high
because Of under-nourishHnen and the
high percentage Of contagious diseases.
In large part mothers must resort to
artificial feeding as they are unable to
nurse their children. In many cities
saw underfed children, suffering with
diseases, wandering about the streets
with no place to 60, begging for bread"
tuberculosis has become prevalent
among the Jewish children, largely
due to the Overcrowded conditions in
which they are forced to live, their
lack of nourishing food and warm
clothing, according to DR.. Plotz.
Typhus, which killed thousands of
Jews last winter in the worst epidemic
Poland, has ever seen will recur again,
he said, as conditions are much worse
among the Jews than ever before.
"Favus, contagious skin disease,
is new rapidly spreading from child
to child" ne continued "In wilma
there are 1900 cases among the Jew
ish children alone. Smallpox, too, is
prevalent throughout Poland and the
Ukraine and children. with wide
spread eruptions and temperature,
have been seen running about the
streets. There are thousands of cases
every year, which vaccination would
prevent. but there IS no vaccine"
DIR. Plotz told how In Lithuanian
villages he found children, six and
seven years old, unable to walk or
talk, the result Of malnutrition. In
regions where whole towns had been
destroyed during the war, he found
families crowded in miserable dug
outs.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-01-13

More than 800 men and women
engaged in writing insurance,
driven out of business, proper
ties of merchants, other busi-
ness men and farmers left un-
protected; these are some of the
results that may speedily result
from the action of the State
Revenue Agent in suits against
and garnisheeing of the funds of
fire insurance companies now in
the hands Of agents in Missis-
sippi, according to well informed
men.
In factiit is said that business
in Mississippi already has suffer-
ed tremendously as a direct re-
suit of the suit, as outsiders, who
have loaned money to people and
firms in the State are in a frame
of mind at this time to call their
loans. If this is done credit will
be curtailed to the very quick,
and bankruptcy and ruin face
many well established institu-
tions, which have given employ
ment to wage earners in Missis-
sippi for many year.
1t is contended that if the fire
insurance companies have vioIat-
ed the antitrust law Of Missis-
sippi the State Revenue Agent
could have instituted suit with
out resorting to such drastic
measures as he has adopted.
Insurance men claim that the
Revenue Agent was actuated in
his actions by a desire to collect
hugh sums. in commissions.
They state that if his idea had
been solely one to see that the
law was enforced and to remove
any real or threatened violations,
such actions could have been
brought without jeopardizing
every business in the State, and
bringing them on the verge Of
bankruptcy. The criticism heap
ed upon the Revenue Agent BY