Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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fc'ljc ?'tftotcjjman air? Jroutjitan. Publish**] Wednesday aud Saturday. ?BT? OflTEEN PUBLISHIXI? COMPANY. lUMTKu, a a Ihm ll.lt per annum?In advance. A d ? er i berime uI >ne Square Ormt Insertion.$1.00 ??try subsequent Insertion.GO Contracts tor throe months, or loafer will be made at reduced rates. All communication* which sub? serve private Interests will be charged for as advertisements. Obituaries and tributes of respect erUl be charged tor. The Sumter Watchman was round? est In 1110 and the True Southron lu III?. The Watchman and Southron Sow has the oomblned circulation and Influence of both of the old papers, ud is manifestly the beet advertising medium In Rumter. The government report shows that 1,777,794 bales of cotton had been ginned up to November 14?2,890,146 bales less than the number ginned Bp to the same date last year. Cotton picking In this section, and probably, throughout the South, having bltn practically completed and ginning having kept pace with the picking, it Is difficult to figure out a crop of more than eleven million bales, If that much ess English trade unionists have placed themselves on record, by resolutions adopted at a conference held in Lon? don, as holding the opinion that boose fighting Is more important than fighting Oermany. The resolutions pledged the unions to "resist to the utmost, by open revolt, if neces? sary," tho regulations effective Novem? ber 29, shortening the hours during which liquor may bo sold. If the per? manence and prosperity of the liquor trado is nearer the hearts of the worklngmen of Oreat Britain than the preservation of the empire, and If they have made a hard and fast alliance with John Barleycorn, then it be? hooves John Bull, as officially repre? sented by Premier Asqulth. to make haste to make peace with Oermany on the best terms poslble. When the trade unionists of union ridden Eng? land resolve on open revolt to prevent the closing of the bar-room for a part of tho day the outside world is forced to the conclusion that the out? look for the British Empire is black. Haw can th'" nation win victor} In n foreign ,*ouMry in LB I gN ?r ? in! the Bjstei I I h ? * '.-rid with a Irin* sodden, Usaoatsatad rabellloi ? i ??! I pie at home ha in perl ni, the .vern- I ment In every possible way and going to the length of threatening open re? volt If their opportunity to get drink la curtailed a few hours a day? BI/OCK \I>1 \GAIXST GREECE. Ilavas Athens Correspondent Confirms the Report. Paris, Nov. 21.?Havas Athens cor? respondent confirms a report that the Ertento Powers have declared a com? mercial blockade of QfOSOS, An an? nouncement Issued by the British le? gation at Athens Is given as follows: "Because of the attitude taken by the Hellenic government In regard to certain questions touching closely the security and liberty of action to which allied troops have the rl^ht under the conditions of thetr dlsembarkment on Greek territory, the allied powers have deemed it necessary to take certain measures which will have the effect of suspending the economic and commercial faculties Wkiofc Greece h received from them heretofore. "It is not the intention of the allied powers to constrain Greece to ab?n? dern h< ., to maintain which. In their eyes. Is the best guaranty of her Interests. The alliH governments hayo been somewhat disturbed by Certain allusion* |#fvssjtttal wssjaufsg which If taken by the Helleme govern? ment would app? ar to them to be con? tradictory to assurances they have re? ceived. "As soon as their doubts on that subject?due. no dou?.t. to a misunder? standing?have been dispelled, the powers will be happy to remove the ohstaeles now opposed to the arrival of merchandise In Greece, and to ac? cord any facilities which result from normal relations." PARTY SPLIT TIIRI XTIM.D. Republican* Take Xdvantage of Dem? ocratic Different ? *,. Washington. Nov. 2'J.?I'nless the President ni.11- ? I con' snelOlM le the lie publicans that will \lrtually permit them to write Ins defense program, preparedness is likely to be defeated in the house. With Kit' hen opposing the plan and Mann declaring that the Democrats are "too ha irhra im-d to plan a eomprehensi\e Bft*jfBana'< the Democratic leaders fsar I Spitt In their partv. A BOtJBt of ROSea today revealed that si\t> Democrata are op ?jsaad to laraa eipeadttures Th< v art mostly so. therners and wtsteriors. The TninmiMiv D? ino< ruts are urging President Wilson to take the public into bis coni'iden? e at ones regarding the n?eth"tiM of raisins, the money, DARLINGTON PolLTRY SHOW. K?stern Carolina Association Opoitf Exhibit on Wednesday, Continuing Through Friday. Darlington, Nov. 20.?The Eastern Carolina Poultry association will hold its third exhibition beginning on Wednesday, Xoveml'cr 14, and con? tinuing through Friday, and the of? ficials say that everything points to an unusually large show. The two previous exhibitions have been the largest held in South Carolina by an gOtual count of the birds, and the judge of the last show, who had boon over the South previously during the fall, said that it was the ISfgSSt and beat show that she had been privileged to see. The show this year will draw birds from several different States, and some of the largest and most pros? perous breeders in the State and South will be represented by large dis? plays. The prizes offered are large and handsome, and the show room, a large tobacco warehouse, is one of the best adapted to a poultry show that can be had anywhere. Darlington is expecting a crowd of visitors during the three days. CREAMERY WILL OPEN. Clcmson College Man Takes Charge at Darlington. Darlington, Nov. 20.?The Darling con creamery will open for business on Monday next. Clint Taylor of Clemson college has been secured to take charge of the business of the plant. The cieamery company was or? ganized hero by the Chamber of Commerce about CO days ago, and the stock was subscribed without the least trouble. Darlington has grad? ually of late shown an increasing In? terest in other branches of agriculture than making cotton, the raising of aOfji and dairy business coming in for a large share of Interest. It is almost certain that the creamery will do well from the start, as Mr. Napier, who worked up the routes, stated some time ago that the farmers had taken readily to the idea, and that ho found in all parts of the county num? bers of them that would have cream to sell. A building well adapted for the purpose has been secured, and tho work will start in earnest Monday. irlington has neon 1 mery company as rilectoi. LAX J . i IN HIGHLAND. Mistake in Auditor's Oflicc Renders Many Receipts Invalid at Elections. Columbia, Nov. 22.?Citizens of Iiiehland county who paid their 191 taxes between October 15 and the time the books were closed by order of the comptroller general, must pay the extra tax of 1 mill before their tax receipts will be honored in elections at which tax receipts are required. The condition resulted from the fact that Richland county property was levied against on a G-mill instead of a 7 mill busls for State taxation, the mis? take occurring in the otflce of tho county auditor. Those who paid their 1915 taxes on a basis of G mills and do not later pay the extra 1 mill levy are sub? ject to having their property levied against by the sheriff, when the bonks are turned over J.> him next year. This would entail a series of extra charges, including fees and costs of collection. Till. SMITH GREATER SHOWS. Some of the Interesting Attractions Which BpBPtatOfl May Sec. The Smith Greater Shows at the horse sho,v grounds this week under the auspices of the Sumter Light In? rantry have i large and varied collec ten of interesting shows and will af ford tunny thrills and much amuse? ment t?? the people of Sumter during 'in- week, Prom Georgetown, where they have Jus! shown, oomea the re? port that the oarnlval la clean and In? teresting, Among the shows is a performing elephant, the Hurdlers, Tango Swings, Art Mystery, w id Animal show, Col? ored Aristocracy, The Busy <"ity. The Annex, Crasy House, Eenola, Motor iirome, ii ttte, a large number <?r concessions ofvortouanind ? I sK h concessions of various kinds keep those on the midway Interested, INI Etfl HJATION DEMANDED. Congressman Tsvenner Charges That Nav) League Is subsidized. Washington, Nov, L"J. Representa? tive Tavenner, el Illinois, will deman i a congressional Investigation on Ihe navy league, This will be his answer to the demand from the league 'iv.it he apohim/e for statins that it was Idlsed by the munitions trust, In a statement Congressman Tavenner makes I he additional charge that the directors of the organisation arc op? posed te i government armor plan*. He wants J, P, Morgan and certain olher dir? ? lors lotesilfy. TALK OF LABOR PROBLEMS. Governors of Sixteen Bouthorn State? and Prominent Mayors Failed to Conference. Washington, Nov. 21,?Governora of 16 Bouthern States and mayors of the principal Southern cities have been asked by Secretary Wilson to ?end delegates to the conference of labor distribution to bo held at Char? leston December 1<1 and 17, in con? nection with the meeting of the Southern Commercial congress. The object of the 'conference, the secre? tary said today, would be to bring into cooperative association federal. State, municipal and private agencies dealing with labor problems and to present, the department's plans for this work to the business men of the South. POST XMAS GIFTS EARLY. instructions sent Out to Postmasters Regarding Quick and Effective De? livery. Washington, Nov. 20.?Co-opera? tion of the public In the handling of the Christmas mails is sought by Post? master General Burleson, who, in an? ticipation of another record-breaking rush of holiday parcels, today sent out instructions to postmasters for the quick and effective dispatch and deliv? ery of such matter. Persons are advised to do their Christmas mailing early. Mr. Rurleson is confident that If the public will aid to that extent the holiday mails will be promptly and efficiently handled. Placards urging tho public to mail parcels early will be posted in all postolllces about December 1. Par? cels mailed early raay bear the words: "Not to be opened until Christmas." Postmasters are advised that clerks and carriers may be required to work overtime during the holiday season, although not to the extent of working a hardship on them. SUMTER COTTON MARKET. Corrected Daily by Ernest Field, Cot? ton Buyer. Good Middling 11 7-8. Strict Middling 11. Middling 10 7-8. Strict Low Middling 10 3-8. Low Middling 9 7-S. Staple cotton 14 to 17c. ?OUTHERN COMMERCIAL CON GHESS, CIIARLESTON?$3.05. For tho above occasion the Atlantic Coast Line will sr>ii excursion tickets from Sumter to Charleston at $3.05. Tickets will be sold for all trains on December 11, 12, 13 and 14 and for trains eheduled to arrive Charleston before noon of December 15, limited returning to midnight of December 22, 1915. Proportionately low farus will be made from all points on the Atlantic Coast Line. This is a convention of tho greatest importance to the South 1 commercial, manufacturing and industrial inter? ests, and will be an opening wedge for its opportunities at this time. In recognition of its Importance the Unit? ed States government proposes to send nine (9) battleships to Charles? ton and In addition there will be a large number of cruisers, torpedo boats and submarines there for the inspection and pleasure of the large number of. the South's representative citizens who will he present. For schedules and further infor? mation, call on 0, V. Player, Ticket Agent, Sumter, S. C. Atlantic Coast Line, The Standard Railroad of the South.?Advt. DOUBLY PROVEN. Sumter Readers Can No Longer Doubt the Evidence. This Sumter citizen testified long ago. Told of quick relief?of undoubted benefit The facts are now confirmed. Such testimony is complete?the evld< nee conclusive. It forms convincing proof of merit. p, R, Maye, retired grocer, 120 e. Liberty St.. Sumter, says: "1 hurt my back and after that I had backache ill the time. Some days I could hard? ly get around. 1 used plasters, lini? ments and several Other medicines, but found no relief. The kidney se? cretions were filled with sediment, and I could not rest well. If I tried to llfl or Stoop sharp pains started through me, <m using Doan'a Kidney Pills the pains in my back left, my kidneys became normal, and I felt, fif? ty per cent, belter in every way. (Statement given Now 14, 1908.) On .hm. 12, l!M5. Mr. Maye said: "Whenever my back bothers me, or : ha\e the least sign of kidney weak? ness I gel a box of Dean's Kidney Plls nl Zemp's Pharmacy. They nev ? r f ?ii to relieve me." Price 50c? at all dealers. Don't simply ask for :> kidney remedy?get I ?i in'8 Kidney Pills?the same that Mr, Maye had. F< itei ?Mllburn Co., Props., Buffalo, N. Y. I Mayc-Jackson Marriage. .Miss Annio E. May of Bumtcr and Mr. J, Ii. Jackson of Atkins, Were quietly married by Rev, SV. E. Thayer, pastor of the bride, Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock, at the ho ne of her broth? er. 1?. Ii. Mayo, Jr. Mrs. Jackson la one of Sumtcr's charming young la? dies, while Mr. Jackson is a progres? sive fanner of near Atkins, S. C. Their many friends.wish lor thein a long and happy wedded life. The marriage was a very quiet af? fair on account of the recent death of the bride's mother. The bride and groom left on the 5.15 train for Atkins, the home of the. groom. Taking with them the best wishes of a host of friends. STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION Of The Peoples' Bank, Located at Sumter, S. C, at the Cl >sc of Bus ness, November 10, 1015. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts.. ...$297,0:54.68 Overdrafts. 63.20 Bonds and stocks owned by the bank. 1,000.00 Furniture and fixtures.... 5,213.11 Banking house. 15,049.73 Due from Banks and bankers. 29.095.54 Currency. 4,217.00 Gold. 87.50 Silver and other minor coin 2,s46.77 Checks and cash items. ... 6,571.56 Revenue stamps on hand.. 59.11 Total.$361,238.20 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in.. ..5100,000.00 Surplus fund. 17,400.00 Undivided profits, less cur? rent expenses and taxes paid. 5,503.51 Dividends unpaid. 20.00 Individual deposits subject to check.SI,774.05 Savings deposits .49,311.50 Time certificates of deposit.16,020.33 Certified chicks .. . 247.00 Cashier's checks . .32;:.74 148,307.22 Notes and bills redis counted. 25,947.47 Bills payable, including certificates fur money borrowed. 64,000.00 Total.$361,238.20 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Sumter. Before me came S. Iff. McLeod, Cashier of the above named bank, who, being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said bank, as shown by the books of said bank. S. M. McLEOD. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day of November, 1915. A. S. Ilarby, (L. S.) Notary Public. Correct Attest: J. W. SHAW, S.W. STUB BS, B. C. WALLACE, Directors. Geo H. Hurst, Undertaker Mj Embalmer. Piowpl Attention to Day or Night Call?, AT J. D. Crslg Old Stand. H. Msln Phones mJm3*oi This TRENTON Watch for an Ingersoll and a Nickel n Day WE will count the full purchase price of an Ingersoll as the first payment on a high grade jeweled Trenton watch-you to let us have the Ingcrcoll when you secure the Trenton you w a Then pay 35 cents a week (5 cents a day) untill your deposits plus the purchase price of the Ingersoll equals the price of ihc Trenton you have selected. I An< Ithcn-thcTrenionisyoura offer open only for limited time YY \. THOMPSON REPORT OF TILE CONDITION OF No. 10000. - The National Hank of South Carolina, at Sumtor, in tho State of South Car? olina, at the Clo^e of Hu>iness, November 10, 1013. HESOURCES: 1. a Loans and discounts (except those thrown on b). 073,998.27 2. Overdrafts, secured, $040.03; unsecured, $115.87 7"5.".>0 I. Bonds, securities, etc: 4. e Securities oilier than U. S. bonds (not includ? ing stocks) owned unpledged. 5,030.45 5. Stocks, other than Federal Reserve bank stock . 4,590.00 6. Subscription to stock of Federal Keserve bank.$19,500.00 a Ix>ss amount unpaid.9,750.00 9.750.00 9.750.00 7. a Value of banking house (if unencumbered) . . . 39,300.27 ?S." Furniture and fixtures. 5,79!.:'7 10. Net amount due from Federal Reserve Bank. . 5,990 fc< II. a Net amount due from approved reserve agents in New York, Chicago, and St. Louis.14,411.17 b Net amount due from approved reserve agents in other reserve cities.?. . ..10,474.77 24,885.94 12. Net amount due from banks and bankers (oth? er than included in 10 or 11). 4,056.38 14. Other checks on banks in the same city or town as reporting bank., 1,4^G.20 15. a Outside checks and other cash items.2,794.38 b Fractional currency, nickels, and cents.4 59.50 3,253.88 16. Notes of other national banks. 1,000.00 17. Federal Reserve notes. 795.00 Lawful Money reserve in bank: 18. Coin and certificates. 14,660.80 19. Legal-tender notes. 500.00 Total.$795,825.32 LIABILITIES: 24. Capital stock paid in.$200,000.00 25. Surplus fund. 125,000.00 20. Undivided profits.47,110.03 L?:ss current expenses, :nterest, and taxes paid . .0,641.46 40,468.57 30. Due to banks and bankers (others than includ? ed in 28 or 29) . 10,957.50 31. Dividends unpaid. 40.00 Demand deposits: 32. Individual deposits subject to check. 21i,32".S3 33. Certificates of depesit due in less than 30 days .. 343.91 34. Certified checks. 980.00 35. Cashier's checks outstanding. 232.74 Total demand deposits, Items 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, and 39.$212,S85.50 Time deposits (payable after 30 days, or subject to 3b days or more notice): 4 0. Certificates of deposit. 47,972.82 42. Other time deposits. 145,975.16 Total of time deposits, Items 40, 41, and 42.193,947.98 40. a Rediscount with Federal Reserve Bank.12,525.77 Total._$795,825.32 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Sumter, ss. i, O. L. Warren, Cashier of the above-named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. G. L. WARREN, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 19th day of Nov. 1915. A. M. Broughton, Notary Public. Correct Attest: C. Q. ROWLAND, ISAAC SCHWARTZ, R. J. BLAND, t Directors. 4V4^4.1?a?IO fl4)M4 ?HM40*eOt 6* I 11 MIMM4?Mt??0:<>0**? I Success Without a Bank Account You never heard of a successful man or woman without a bank account-did you? If you are a busi? ness man you need a Commercial Account here?if a housewife you need a Household Account here. You need the kind of personal banking service we cm give to you. May we have you with us ? THE PEOPLES BANK ._1 4? I A Business Luxury. t A Checking: Account is indeed a business necessity; X and he who tries to get aioug without one is at a great j? disadvantage. " It is not required that a person should have a large JJ bulk of business in order to open an account. Professional men, farmers, and even many women, 0 are running checking accounts. If you have never y JJ done business in this way, and are not familiar with <? the plan, come to us and we will get you Parted. J J j The Fir^l National Bank f 1 . . I 1903 1915 The National Bank of South Carolina? RESOURCES $825,000.00 Largest Pi\rvk In Kastern South Carolina See our last report. Your neighbor's bank. Why not yours. It pays to patronize. C. G. ROWLAND, President G. L. WARREN, Cashier