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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-28
City Council Meeting
Changes Made in the License
Ordinance

At Il regular meeting Of council
held in the council chamber Tues
day night. there were present
Councilmen McCallum and Rat
field. the mayor being absent from
the city.
The following changes were
made in the license ordinances Of
city Of Sumter for the year 1922:
! Dealers in automobiles, per year.
$50.
9 Automobile wash racks, per
year, 50.
Cotton exchanges, per year
$50
Express companies, per year,
5000.
Alteratinos and repairs. on cloth
ing, exclusive of suit building,
cleaning or pressing. IS.
Elimination of license for deal
ers in junk and hides for individ-
uals or firms paying a mercantile
license for the year.
Mr. Robert Shelor, manager Of
the Sumter Telephone Co., was
present and explained TO council
how that company arrived at the
charges to patrons for installing,
transferring and changing names
in their telephone directory. Coun-
Gil directed that Mr.. Shelor file
schedule Of such charges with
the clerk for future reference. The
matter Of free telephones for the
use Of the city in accordance with
the charter Of the telephone COM
pany was also discussed. BY the
charter the city is entitled to five
free telephones, only four Of
which are now being furnished,
and three extensions. 1t was agreed
that the free use Of five telephones
would begin as Of January 1st,
1922, and the city would pay for
such extensions as may be needed
at the regular charge of $1.00 per
month.
Application from DR.. L. c. Mer-
ritt for the position as manager
and veterinarian Of the propos-
cd abattoir was ordered filed,
same having been read to council
by the clerk.
The resolutions adopted by the
Civic League OF Sumter on Janu-
ary 2rd. 1922, requesting Council
to adopt the visiting nurse as u
city visiting nurse and be respon-
sible for this office; and, the rcso-
luton Of the Sumter Bar associa-
ton asking that the license fee
charged attorneys at law be
changed so as to be assessed upon
the income Of the past years prac-
tlce in exact percentage on the
whole instead Of q percentage vary
ing on the first and other thou
sands. Action on either and both
Of these resolutions deferred for a
subsequent meeting Of council
Council having been very mich
pleased with the annual report of
the police department for the
year 1921, Councilman Rafield
moved which was. seconded by
Councilman McCallum. that the
police department be commended
for their good work during the
year. past, and that said COM
mendation be spread on the min
utcs.
The minutes of the regular meet
ins of January 10th were read and
approved, and after the discus
sion OF routine matters, council
ad journed
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-28
ppl,oachins Wedding.

.tions have been issued by
win Reiph Thomlinson Of
ton to the marriage OF her
n. Ella Hall, to Mr.. William
Mcleod Of Oswego. The
ITO be soiemnized in Char
1t high noon at the Grace
al church, on the eighth
February.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-28
Notice.

The mcr.bers OF The American
Legion Auxiliary are requested to
attend q meeting Monday after
noon, January goth, at 4 o'clock
at the auditorium OF the Girls
HiSh school. At the meeting cleo
ton Of officers will be held and a
permanent organization perfected.
All ladies eligible to membership
are also asked TO be present.
Mrs. Il. w Dabbs, Jr..
Temporary Chairman.
Miss Sallie Rembert.
Temporary Secretary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-28
Death.

The news has been received of
the death Of Mrs. Alice G.. DeVeauX
who died in Lynchburg at an early
hour Tuesday The bod y will
arrive in Sumter 1T o'clock this
afternoon and will be carried
to StateburS where il will receive
intermcnt at the Church Of the
Holy Cross at $50 o'clock.
Mrs. DcNeaux is survived by her
two daughters, Mrs. W. Dukes Car
son Of Summerton and Mrs. w X.
Smith of Lynchburg, and also sev-
cral nieccs, among them being Mrs.
Z. l.. Sydnor of Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-28
At Parting of
the Ways

Washington, Jan. 2G.-The Unit,
ed States is approaching a condi--
ton Of adverse food balance and
must decide whether TO retain the
proper ratio between agriculture
ana industry. or perfajt the latter
to take a dominant lead at the ex-
pense Of the famers, DIR. E. D.
Bell, of the department Of agriculI.
ture, told the agricultural confer
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Who is Trying
To Defeat Muscle
Shoals Project?

Washington, jan 26.-Thc sen
ate investigation of persons and or
sganizatons alleged to be attempt
ing to prevent the lease by the
government Of the Muscle Shoals
project was asked in q resolution
introduced by Senator Harris OF
Georgia
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Complimentary Dinner Given.

a dinner party vas given Mon
dav night at the home Of Mr.. w.
w. Rowland. Sr.. No 211 Broad
street. complementary TO Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter w Rowlau4. Jr.. at
which were present only members
oc the Rowland family.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-28
Bill to Consolidate
Two Commissions

Columbia. Jan. 26.-The senate
today passed TO third reading the
bills by senator Miller of Darling
ton 10 consolidate the railroad
and public service commission and
TO require intcrurban telephone
companies 10 furnish sevicc with
out additional charge. The indi-
cation is that the bill Will be de-
ba,ed on third reading and amend
mcntS Will be offered
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-28

birmingham. Jan 2G.-The po-
lice are searching for the axe
wielder who mortally injured Joe
Lorraine and wife in their little
shop. -Four others have been kill
ed here by an axe murderer with
in the last two months. Lorraine
said a negro hit him.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-28
rriase License Recoru.

AoN
.gae lisenses hive been is
the following colorcd
sheaIey and Alice Brown
ter.
$ sanders and Ella Young
ood.
r Brunson and Nellie Ben
f Mayesville.
/ Lawrence and Ella Wells
wood.
Thompson. Re1nini. and
Outing OF Pinewood.
h Mcdaniel and Okie Lee
elI
ster Logan and Emma
, OF Pinewood.
Renbert and Gardenia
If Sumter.
$ Howard OF Providence
nina Thompson of State
I'm Wilson and Rosena
Of Paxville.
Wilson and Eva White of
s Wilson and Annie fiar-
of Mayesville.
,e Anderson and Josephine
son of Sumter.
r Wilson and Susan Dwyer
ter.
Williams and Ellen Lee OF
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-28

an optimist-dcfinition num-
Der S,9S7,9S7-is man who, when
mailing a manuscript to an editor,
kisses it good bye.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-28

Washington. IAN 26.-I;cductlon
Of fright rates on farm products
and products OF allied tndustri@s
and the sharing by railroad cor
porations and labor OF detiation OF
charges nov affecting all industries
are recommended hy the subcom-
nittee= OF the agricultural confer
encc.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-28

4 feminine writer says grief for
the departed does not long endure.
Huh. She doesn't know what it
means TO be bald.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-28

an astronomer says the North
Pole is moving. Great guns. Will
that thing have to be discovered
all over again?
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-28

Washington. Jan. 2G.-Eesolu-
tons recommending the stabiliza-
ton Of agricultural products by a
minimum government price guar
antce viii be presented to the as
ricultural conference.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-28

Durham, \. c., Jan. 26.-Thirty
patients were removed TO safety
when fire destroyed the Lincoln.
Hospital here, q negro institutions
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-28

Salem, Va, Jan. 2G.-EIizabeth
College which was destroyed by
fire. VIII be discontinued, the trus-
tees announced
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-28

~ new telephone enables YOU to
sec the face at the other end.
Wrong face, Central, I wanted n
blonde" Will be the new COM
,,1oi,,t
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Rome. Jan 25-The funeral OF
Pope Benedict viii hc held tomor-
row afternoon IT :; o'clock. The
Vatican authorities announced to
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-28

\ wise man never tries to con-
vince a woman against her will or
TO unscramblc an egg.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-28

Add Dictionary Of Smiles: -As
widely Travelled rs Il fr""- vcrSliiel,s :
manuscripts
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-28

Mount Everest continues TO be
climhed-mostiy down.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-28

Tho best thing a citizen of Russia
c:tn hope to get is out.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-28

a driver is known by the tenders
he keeps. .
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Movie bugs" might be defined
IS "rcvclling in-SeX.'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-10
e esgula c,s $3.50 70 S24.OO

Highly polished golden quartered
oak with plate glass, bent sides and
door. Has 4 movable shelves aud
will hold $50 pieces of china.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-10
Re- Reg n $40; Colon S24.75

Solid oak throughout. extra heavy
plank top with mirror back. two
small and one large drawer and
roony cupboard.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-10

One of the best values in the sale.
Every piece guaranteed construction.
oblong or round extension table, go
incl buffet. china closet, server and
a set of chairs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-10

Solid quartered oak. 4s inches In
diameter with 10 inch center post
and extra heavy Colonial style plat
form base.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-10

Queen Anne design. oblong or
round table. 60 inch buffet, grill front
china closet, enclosed server n set
of leather upholstered chairs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-10

Queen Anne period. solid walnut
throughout with So inch Jul table,
&C inch buffet, large china closet, en-
closed server n a complete set OF
tapestry upholstered chairs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-10

Solid quartered oak throughout.
Colonial design. buffet, server and ex-
tension table with plank tops. Extra
large china closet and a set of Col
onial leather covered chairs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-10

One of the best values in the light
two-tone walnut in Queen Anne per-
iod. Complete with silver closet and
enclosed server.
The Washington times., 1922-01-02
INDUSTRY BOOM
FOR 1922 seen
BY CR|SS|NGER
U. s. Currency Comptroller Says
Splendid Opportunity for Re-
covery Il At Hand.
BY w. H. ATKINS,
Internat ional Nevs 0ervice.


The dawn of the new year brought
to the United States a splendid oppor-
tunity for a complete recovery of bust.
ness and financial prosperity, II was
declared today by d. r. Crissinger.
comptroller of the currency.
Business and financial conditions
face vital Improvement during 1922"
Crissinger said. Our business outlook
is greatly frightened and we are
clearly past the most difficult part Of
the period of deflation. In fact. cur.
rent reports indicate that business IL
on the upturn. with the worst features
Of depression left behind In the old
year"
He declared that America had gone
through the period Of depression"
without disaster.
I'VE stand on the threshold of q
new day." the Comptroller added. AN
increasing participation In the affairs
Of the world such a. now confronts
this nation has seldom como to any
country. II we take advantage of 1t
a new era of business prosperity
awaits us.
1--WE can look forward confidently
to 1922 as marking the upturn in
American affairs. It probably will
bring the restoration and rehabilita-
ton of the rest Of the world
The Washington times., 1922-01-02
GIRL CHURCH WORKER
HELD As SMUCClER

PITTSBURGH. Jan. AFTER an
amazing confession of thievery. in
volving thousands Of dollars. Miss
Matilda Kiel, lover Of literature and
music. devout Sabbath school work.
or and trusted bookkep GER, was held
for. further action in central police
court yesterday morning.
Miss Kiel was arrested at the In.
stance Of Peckler Bros. hardware
dealers, by whom she had been EN-.
ployed four years.
The young woman's confession
that for three years she had embez-
lied amounts aggregating probably
$4,000 came as shock to friends.
The Washington times., 1922-01-02
Women to Meet.

A Joint meeting Of the woman's com.
mittee OF the citizens associations,
MRS. Nanette B. Paul. chairman. and
The committee on education for citizen.
ship of the District Of Columbia Fed
GRAFTON of women's Clubs. Mrs. Anna
e. Hendley, chairman. will be held to-
morrow night at 2O07 Columbia road
northwest. -
The Washington times., 1922-01-02

especially those In the Stewart Ave
nue. Lutheran Church, In which she
was a leader. Miss Kiei. who 10
twenty-three years old. declared EN-.
phatically that nobody but herself
had been implicated In the thefts.
The Washington times., 1922-01-02

Meta. Bag Top.-Chain handle firm CATCH plain and
engraved styles; a handy with a bit Of
turn Of these into beautiful little o.
Crds-Large styles colors and kinds in
this lot Of novelty grdles garments 70
Alarm Clocks-Guaranteed! What of thatr~
Usually guaranteed alarm clock considerably
but the sales Of January responsible e. M
F1oor-Lansburgh & Brother
The Washington times., 1922-01-02

Wen admit that these left from tremendous
holiday selling, but quality is intact Every piece in this
lot is branded ware that stands for quality. Every
piece has a pearl handle and although they mostly
individual pieces they practical for your table
giving
Jelly Spoon, Cold Meat Fork Sugar Shell, Salad
Fork and many others. Your Rn
choice (including tax, each. OJC
First Floor-Lansburgh & Brother.
The Sales of January
Suggest Making New Hand Bags
With These Handy
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-12
CORNELL-C|LL
FACTIONS IN
A MERRY WAR

Threats that he, Lawrence ]. Gill,
would split the city convention of the
Dem ocratic parity held last Saturday
night brought to a head the long
fued existing between Assessor Larry
Gill of the Ninth district, and Town
Chairman John IA. Cornell, and has
caused a sharp lime to be drawn be
tween the town chairman and the
popular Larry Open warfare has
been declared between the two fac
tons and no bones are made by either
the town chairman or the cousins
organization from the Ninth dis
trict.
The split between the town chair
man and other leaders of the party
is spreading, it is said today A re-
ported break between the town chair
man and Director of Public WORKS
George NJ. Coughlin was confirmed
by the latter and was also confirmed
by the town chairman.
Coughlin- Cornell Split.
Cornell met Coughlin in the corridor
of city hall Friday last and openly
accused him Of attempting to split
the city convention Director Cough
lin denied that sucha thing had oc-
Cured but the town chairman main
tanned his position and then 1t IS said
declared that he would get Cough
hn The challenge was accepted and
a war to the finish is expected.
Gill still maintins a stole silence
but, his partners on the east side
! Cornell has also threatened. to get
! the official heads of City Clerk
Francis P. DUNCAN, Assessor Frank
Hearn and Assessor Gill with Director
| of Public Works Coughlin thrown in
| for good measure.
Despite these rumors Cornell denies
that he said he would attempt to get
| the heads of Mr.. Gill and Mr.. IIearn.
| In a statement today he said
| IT wish to correct statements
appearing in the newspapers to
/ the effect that there has been any
| threat made on my part toward
| cutting off the heads OF Mr.. Gill
and Mr.. Hearn' or others.
fC0ntiuued on Pa&H 1O.l
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-12
new BALKAN
WAR FEARED
BY BRITISH

London. Sept. 12.-Fear of
Turkish invasion of Europe and
another war in the Balkans is
sweeping the Little Entente to-
day. 1t was learned from official
sources that the allies are pre-
pared to use force to protect the
neutral zones. Europe could not
he invaded by the Turks unless
the neutral zone of the Straits
was crossed.
The Little Entente" comprised of
Roumania, Czeeho- Slo-
valkia and Poland, is demanding the
right to consult with the allies in set
Ting the Near East problem Great
britain is officially opposed to such
fearing complications.
Belief is growing that peace cannot
be arranged at, the Venice conference.
It is believed however. that the con-
ference will meet. but only to make
arrangements for another parley when
the atmosphere clears.
The Greek high commissioner at
has resigned, mean
while urging the Greeks not to at
tempt any military action against the
city, said dispatch from Athens to-
day.
(The Greeks had massed an army
in Thrace and were menac:ng Con-
stantinople from the north when the
Turkish Nationalist offensive began. }
Reports that strike has been
called in Jerusalem in protest against
the British mandate for Palestine. is
officially denied. Jerusalem is said tc
be quiet.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-12
PARISH SCHOOLS
CROW AS PUBLIC
SCHOOLS DWINDLE

An increase in the registration at
the various parochia1 schools in this
city will in a measure account for
the decrease in registration IN tns
public schools, found by reports re-
ceived in the Board of Education.
While the rem oval Of many families
from the city is probably the main
reason for the decrease, it is thought
that there are about 200 more pupils
in the parochial schols than there
were last year.
registered at st. Augustine's church,
which is the largest Catholic school in
the city. About 80 children were re-
ceived from the public school and of
this number many were of the Pro-
testant faith. Practically all the Paro-
chial schools now have pupils Of non-
Catholic faith.
on Monday 58s children attended
st. Charles school, 80 of whom were
pupils at public schools last year.
while Sacred Heart school which has
about 700 pupils, had an increase or
about 40 pupils over last year.
In ST. Mary's. St. Joseph's and st.
CyriPs school the attendance is about
the same as last year and a very
slight increase has been shown.
It is the belief of the principals of
the parochia,1 school that the attend
ance of parochia1 school would have
a greater increase If there was not
the belief in the minds of some Of
the parents of public school children
that the pupils would be kept back
year by changing schools. However
II public school children are recom-
mended for certain grade they are
given a trial in that grade when the
change is made to the parochial
sch oo1S.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-12
CRISIS POINT
PASSED; MRS.
HARDING SAFE

Washington, Sept. 12-The cri-
sis in Mrs. Hardin@s condition
''seens to have been passed. an
official bulletin issued by attend
ing physicians at 9:35 a. m. to-
day, said.
The text of the bulletin signed
by Brigadier General @. E. Saw
yer, White House physician, fox
lows:
Mrs. Harding's condition, 8 a.
m.-temperature, 9S.S; pulse, "a;
respiration, 80. Early part of
night restless. Latter part COM y
Portable General appearances
improved. Enlargement due to
nephrosis decreasing. Laboratory
findings favorable. Crisis seems
to have been passed. Surgical
procedure deemed unnecessary
for the present"
Visitors to the White House wer
given optimistic reports as to the con
iition of the Presidents wife.
Secretary Weeks said Mrs. Hard
ms condition during the night ant
early today was a marked improve
ment over the latter part of last weel
and a steady improvement over yes
-erday.
Senators Kellogg of Minnesota an
Hale of Maine, who also called earl,
in the day received reports as to tn
patients condition which they de
scriibed as most favorable.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-12
700 HOMELESS BY
THREE N. Y. FIRES

New York, Sept. 12.-Seven hun
dred persons were driven from their
homes by three fires in this city early
today The worst of the fires We're ini
the salvation Army Memorial hotel
in the Bowery, where more than 500
men were asleep when a blaze was
discovered at three a. m. A watch
man gave the alarm and within a few
minutes the smoke filled halls and
hre escapes We're crowded with ex-
cited men, most of them half dressed
me hre was attributed to a cigarette
stub.
Many women and children were
carried to safety by policemen when
fire swept through the apartment
house at 8 High street. Brooklyn
One of the most spectacular fires
section Of Manhattan has ever seen,
the Washington Heights residential
took place at 1850 Broadway. A sixty
four year old woman and seventy
year old man were rescued from the
top floor of the building.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-12

Who wrote the platform which makes the public
school system the object of bitter political attack?
Nobody seems to know. It handed to the plat
form committee at Democratic convention in High school
auditorium the other night, nicely type written, with
every little letter in it's place. and it precpitated the
reverberations of which still in the air.
" " - - " '
the
sonebod els said. blovn
al right but not With a
be-
They
ommttee
of the because
no s to aimed by
a
the
mayo
i not
had
be the
disagree
was ~ ~ 0 o'eiANo
We don't know who
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-12
Near East Peace
Program COllapses

Paris, Sept. 12-Plans for a Near
East peace conference at Venice IN
October to settle the Turco-Grece
war have collapsed according to
statements in the French press to-
day.
some newspapers aIlegle that the
conference would be useless if hello
on account of the hostile attitude OF
eIcnalists.
1t is understood that France will
suggest that the peace question be
settled by the Supreme Council
The French are on friendly terms
with the Turkish Nationalists. with
whom they have a treaty
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-12
Tariff Bill Report Is
Due Today in House

Washington. Sept. .12-e.Presenta-
ton in the House today Of the con-
ference report on the tariff bill, with
It's restored dye licensing embargo
provision, which promises to lead to
fight d both branches of Congress
where n was previously rejected. was
planned ~ the Republican confreres
Despite the prospective fight on the
dye emborgo. which Representatives
Fish, Republican, New York and
Woodruff, Republican,. Michigan, de-
cfared they were prepared to make
In the House, leaders generally pre-
dicted final action on the report by
that body tomorrow
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-12
[%
Conm1 ssiener OF Educa41 ca.
Nutmeg Woman, 100,
Never Made Bread or
Swept House Until 40

Woodbury., Conn.,, Sept. 12-
Miss Fanny j. Greene will observe
the Tooth anniversary of her birth
tomorrow She says she never
baked a loaf of bread or swept a
house until she was 40 years old.
Her enjoyment in girIhood was
sleigh rides and straw rides. As
her father did not approve of
dancing she did not attend dances.
or the modern girls she says:
81 just pity her. I pity her be-
cause she thinks she is having q
good time going on as she does"