The watchman and southron. (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, October 18, 1916, Image 5

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: 1 ' Mrs. W. U Brunson i nd Mrs. F. U Peebles of Sumter art go cat a of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Bru ison;?Marlon ?tar. Miss Lois Rh herdnoi , of George? town. Is visiting hsr sister, Mrs. M. H. Figo?. Mrs. C. J. mimson. >f Savannah. On,, is visiting tow permts, Mr. and Mrs. Oso. t. Epperson Mrs. Edwin Wilson and Missss Ruth sad Juanlta Wilson of St. Charles ?soat Frtady in the city Er. ?. L Shaw of 8 . Charles was in the city Friday. Mr. 1*. MeD. Green if Oca la. Fla., st la the city on busine?. Mr. Orson was formerly a reelden of Lee coun? ty and Is veil known In Sumter end Lee counties. M^sa jfcgljls Bit? ar ived In the etty Friday morning ft jm Montgom? ery, AUW. and left Uut evening for Florence to see bar bro her. Mr. O. 8. Xlna en* will leave F orence Satur? ier moroiog for Loris. S. C. ijrbere she has aecspted a bos lion as teech IdaUae Flowen. of Biahop Tllle; was a visitor to th ? city today. Miss praof Carson. of DalieU, who has been In the city for several daya was one of those to attend the violin recital gl*en by M^s Jd Powell at the Ceieenei* Thestrs on Wednesday ?i?hL Mr. AI Esels, of Newark. N. J . spent the aseh In the city visiting relatives. Be will return to Newark, where he If employed by ths Splltdorf Magnete Company, on Sunday even? ing v Mr. Hosert R. Esels, of Charleston. ?Mat **f4*y m the city with his mm JsVoufea Carson left this raorn Ihg tor^aoieus, wher* she will st tesd thp Causey-Davis marriage fee F!-sm The* faeBy Rem, Oct ' u. Obs of the saddest lea ths which ?te oeourred In Sumter In a long time wiis'that of Mrs. 8. Murray McLeod ******* . . ajf at that sht become crUD death coming at' about 2 o'clock tyis morning. The (yaorel services will be hold at tU residence of Mr. J. H. Chandler, Ml Church street, at 1 i o'clock to? morrow, Tuesday, morning end tho isursssnt w|U be st ths Sumter ceme? tery. Mrs] McLeod was w ?11 known in y end she was loved for her brlghi unselfish disposition by all who knew \ ?er. Her death baa brought a feeling of grief and bei eavement to a wldf circle of friends, although sor? row for her loss Is more keenly felt by the members of her family and those who knew her beat, v.s Miss Jennie Chandlerf, she was married In last Deeember, hsr life belnjr cut off Just as she was entering the blt om of woman heed and s broader field o* ussfulness isd opening before her. ?he Is survived by h? r husband. 8. Murray gteLeod, her mrents, Mr. and Mrs. jj. If. Chaodler, two brothers. Dr. James J. Chandlet of Baltimore, who has been gotiAed of her death and Is expected here tomorrow morning, and Norman Chandler, who Is with the Semter Light Infantry at Bl Peso, Taxa?, and one ulster, Miss Te? resa Chandler. Brother Utes st OiartoUc. Dr. H W Bays of this city, presid? ing elder of the Sumter District, wss called to Chsrlotte last week, where his brother, Dr. W. W. Bays, died on Tuesday. The fvieral services were held Saturdsy, the delay being made so that s son could srrlve from Cal? ifornia before ths services were held. Has Weea'e Wrath* r Forecast. South Atlantic mates.?Tropical storm now ovsr tbs weatern Carib? bean tea will move northward and be attended by ralna an< probably high winds the first part cf the week; the latter half of the week will be fair Temperatures wilt average below the seasonal normal durli g the week. On June I. IBIS, ttere were 343 in? ternal revenue licenses for the retail sals of Minor In Charleston in force. On sept, is, (it*, there were only 71 such licenses In force In Charles? ton, and of these s number were held by drug stores, which are required to have a license to sell certain kinds of medicines. Washington, Oct. I f.?The Ameri? can naval atation or the Island of Culehra. near Porte Rico, was al? most, entirety destroyed by s recent hursjoene. Ms loss at life Is reported. IU?v. W. K. Tita y er, 1'aMor of First HaPtUt Clmioh of, Hm?ter, Visitor nt the EvaWitHUK Tent In Green v!u>. Greenville Neu*. UiMt night t In Greenville friends were, delighted to see on the platform ut the tent on Augusta street ftev. W. E. Thayer, for years pastor of tho First Baptist c lurch of Laurens, and now of Sumter Dr. Thayer came to Greenville unexpectedly. In faci Greenville rial pa jhtm as her own. he having murrled a niece of the late Governor MauJdin. Dr. Thayer hear? ing of the meetings, went to the tenv:, and at the request of the evangelist, gave ? grief outline of the reault of the meeting htld two years ago at Sumter. In no uncertain words Dr. Thayer heartily endorsed the work of the evangelist, telling of the wonder? ful results and of the permanency of the work done by him while holding a meeting t here t wo years ago. In spite of the threatening weather, the tent was utaln full, and after the song service ore of the strongest ser? mons yet heard was preached.. The meetings hav? reached that stage wnere the spirit, Itself, is moving things in a mUfhty way. Strong men srs giving their hearts to Jesus, hun? dreds are concerned, thousands of prayers are going up. and before these meetings close, Greenville will be a different city, NAVAL r XlllIITtNO OFFICER HERE. Jota uX Taylor of CoptsnbU Recruit? ing BUM** Ifeeklng *|e# to Join C. ft. Navy. v . From The Dally Item, Oct. X|. Ohlei Electrician John E. Taylor of the .United Stiaes Naval. Recruiting office at Columbia, a recruiting sta? tten whlsh hau Just been established ss a permanen: one at that place, was In the city today seeking recruits for the United Sti tea navy. lfr, Taylor and his partmr. Chief Boatswain's Mats S. C. McArthur, are In charge of the ColumbU recruiting station and this Is one of the places they gre making on th?lr rounds throughout the ?t?te, whit h they cover as their territory. Cleetrlclan Taylor visits a town, goes) over the ground and talks to possible apBMeirUe lor the navy, and %iM partner follows him A* n couple o; WUfkm to exosUne all applicants and pas* upon thefc 'ntn^ss for jotL.ng the wtty. Xn this manner >|r. sJcArthur wllj visit Sumter on Saturday, October Si, to pass upon applicants for the navy. The Sum Ter postofQce will be headquarters fjr the naval recruiting officers during their ?**y *n Sumter. This |s Mr. Taylor's drat visit to Sum? ter. After spending the day here, he will return to Columbia on the after? noon train. Hereafter visits will be mads hare every month or two In be? half of the navy recruiting station. Recently congress made an appro? priation for increasing the number of men In the navy by twenty thousand men. Efforts i.re now being put forth to secure this lumber of recruits and an excellent opportunity Is offered to young men to see something of the world and gain a lot of experience by enlistment in the navy. To enlist on applicant must be between the ages of seventeen and twenty-nine. Ha must be sound yhystclally and meet requirements us to slss and weight. He must also bs of food character and an American cttisen. Death of John Alexander Chambilss Greenville, Oct. 12.?John Alexan? der Chan,' Mmi, first full graduate of the Southern baptist Theological sem? inary, when i hat Institution was lo? cated in Greenville, died Wednesday In Baltimore. He will be hurled In Chattanooga. Tho Rev. Mr. Cham bliss was a brother-in-law to Samuel .VVauldJr. of Greenville. He was the first president of Anderson college and for some yearn had been actively iden? tified with educational work. During the War Between the Sec? tions Mr. Ch? mhliss served as a chap? lain in the Confederate States army. After the wir he was pastor for u number of years of the Citadel Square Baptist chur:h of Charleston. He later held a pastorate in Ulchmonl, and his last pastorate was at East Or ange. X. J . which he resigned to accept tho first presidency of Ander? son college In this State. For the past few years he has been engaged In ed? ucational work in Tennessee. In 1861 Air. Chambllss married Miss Mary Crayton Mauldln, sister of Samuel Muuldln of Greer 'lie. She with five children survive I. There ure also a rumber of grandchildren. Ilr. Chambllss was pastor of the Itaptlst church In Sumter for several yeurs, leavlrtr that charge to become chaplln in the Confederate army. |il The roller Court. The following cases have been dis? posed of In the police court: Shannon Mlnsop, disorderly con? duct, $ft bond forfeited. Ed Mcltr de, disorderly cofiduct cursing. US or 20 days. DEAD. Well Known Citizen of Sumter Pass? es Aw?y ut Hume on Hampton Ave iiue Yesterday. From The Daily Item, Oct. 13 A. Clarence DuKant, u well known citizen of Sumter, died on Thursday afternoon at hie home on Hampton Avenue, after an Illness of three weeks, although he had he en in had health and gradually declining for several yea re. The end cam? quietly with all of the members of his fam? ily about lqm. He was 57 years of ago. Mr. DuKant was a native of Sumter, now Lee county, and was engaged in farming practically since manhood. He was for many years one of the leading citizens of the Bishopville sec? tion and one of the largest and most progressive farmers in Sumter coun? ty. He moved to Sumter from bis home near Bishopville and after liv? ing here for a number of years return? ed to his farm. Later, about fifteen years ago, he again moved to Sum? ter and has been living here since then. Mr. DuKant is survived by his aged mother, Mrs. John O. DuKant, who at the age of ninety-four, is now living with her youngest daughter, Mrs. Shaw at Bishopville; one brother, J. O. DuKant, BlshophiUe; six sisters, Mrs. S. F. Beam.es, Bishopville; Mrs. S. B. Dlxon. Columbia; Mrs- S- f' Flowers, Sumter; Mrs. M. K. Merrltt. Greenwood; Mrs. David F. Dlxon, Camden; Mrs. W. R. Shaw, Bishop? ville; ope son, C. Haskell DuKant; four daughters, Miss Rate DuKant, Mrs. Marie Grady, Sumter; Mrs. B. Frank Kelley, Bishopville; Miss Mitt DuKant, Spartanburg. The funeral services were held at the late residence on Hampton Ave? nue this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock with a large concourse of relatives and friends in-attendance. The In* terment was Immediately following at the Sumter cemetery. The service* were conducted by the Rev. R. 8. Truesdale of Trinity Methodist church. MEMORIAL SERVICES HELD. Large Attendances on Esereises in Honor of Memory of Late W. B. Me Trinity Methodist church was tilled almost to capacity Sundny morning when the memorial services in hopor ojC WUiasn fteltpq Bpglo were ??Jo^to . ths McLeod-Weslyan J?lbh? clais ffi\ honor of their late member, one who had been one of the most regular and enthusiastic members of the class. The services lasted for about three quarters of an hour and were most appropriate and interesting. The pro? gram, as already announced, was ex? ecuted in a very Impressive manner. There were three memoria. addresses, by Messrs. R. O. Purely, vice president of the class, Dr. S. II. Edmunds of the Men's Organized Bible class of the Presbyterian church, and Dr. W. J. McKay. All three addresses were magnificent tributes to the virtues of the departed. A very pleasing and fitting vocal selection was rendered by Miss Keller. Mr. W. W. Rowland, president of the class, presided and presented the speakers. Beides the members of the McLeod Wosleyan Bible class of Trinity church and other members of the church, the Men's Organized Bible class of the Presbyterian church and the Bgraca class of the First Baptist church attended the exercise In a body. ENDEAVOR PRESIDENT HERE. Wyatt A. Taylor of Columbia, the president of the South Carolina State Christian Endeavor Union, which Is to hold its annual State convention In Sumter November 10, 11 and 12ih, and secretary of the all-south Chris? tian Endeavor Union, was in Sunv.er on Friday evening nnd made a most enthusiastic talk to the members of the Sumter Union. The meeting was held at the Presbyterian church and was well attended by an Interesued audience, who were much pleased with the speaker. Mr. Taylor used the word "pep," as his Illustration, saying that In Chris? tian Endeavor language it stood for prayer, enthusiasm and perseverance, three necessary materials In building up a strong and substantial Christian Endeavor Union. Ho talked of the State convention which is to be held hero nnd urged upon the local com? mittees the necessity of preparedness in meeting the exigencies which would arise. The plans of the Sumter Un? ion committees were Informally dis? cussed and Mr. Taylor gave some ex? cellent advice to those In charge, in order that the convention might be assured of a successful meeting. Sunday morning at the Presbyter? ian church, Dr. J. O, Reavtfl took oc? casion to mention the fact that the convention would meet here and told of the lurge number of delegates who would attend. He said thai he had been throughout much of the State re? cently and everywhere reports Indien? - cd much Interest in the Christian En? deavor work and a large attendance. Such as you never thought eould be is yours to command quick as you buy some Prince Albert and ?re-np a pipe or a home-made cigarette! Prince Albert gives you every tobacco sat? isfaction your smoke appetite ever hankered for. That's because It's made by a patented process that cuts out bite and parch! Prince Albert has always gm. - ? ? ? ? . R?? made three men been sold without coupons or premiums, ff^ffpjjm We prefer to give quality 1 On the reverse side of this tidy red tin you will read; "Pro? er.? Patented July 1907," which the national joy smoke has a flavor as different as it is delightful. You never tasted the like of it I And that isn't strange, either. Men who think they can't smoke a pipe or roll a ciga? rette can smoke and will smoke if they use Prince All^ert. .{\nd smokers who have not yet given P. A. a try ou.t certainfy have a big surprise and a lot of enjoyment coming their way as soon as they invest in a supply. Prince Albert tobacco will tell its own story! Buy Princm Albert mvcry mnmrm tobacco it cold in Spy rod bog; Sc f tidy red i, 10c; handtom? pound I half-pound tin humi dot? and that corking fine p&and c tyttai* gtaat hand' dot with mpango-mputcncT ?that hmcpa thm tabatco Ith cltrwr trim always I ?,??>.-?? - t R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO, Win-ton-Salem, N. C PUSHING CAUSE OP EDUCATION. No Illiteracy in South Carolina in 1820 |a Aim of S. C. S. I. Associa? tion. The South Carolina School Improve ment Association has appointed No V!fan>p[ Uth as "No Illiteracy Day" In TltlrNltaW, anq letters have been sent" to county officials, college presidents, etc., throughout the State to this ef? fect, but it is impossible for any movement to succeed without help from the press. In 1910 one-fourth of the popula? tion of South Carolina could not write their names. By 1930 we want not one illiterate in the State. Kentucky taught 40,000 men a:\l .'omen to read and write in two years; 18 other States have started a similar fight against ignorance. Shall not South Carolina keep up with other States? Of pur 1G6 mills, 98 hod night schools last year, with over 5,000 en? rollment. Besides these wero a num? ber of city and rural night schools. This was a good start, hut If wo are to have no illiterates by 1920, when the next census is taken, we must do better. The press in other States has been generous and faithful in assistance. Will you do the same for South Car? olina? Urge teachers, advanced pu? pils, and all educated people to teach at least one illiterate, politi? cians to vote an additional tax for the the maintenance of night schools, ministers to preach on the subject . November 18th, jailors to start schools i for their prisoners, and arouse the public in genernl. Will you for the next three years keep this subjest so before the public that we need no longer be ashamed of our State? Success depends largely on your co-operation. When we suc? ceed in 1920, will your paper have a right to claim its just share of the glory? E. Julia Seiden, South Carolina School Improvement Association. BRITISH DEFEAT BULGARIANS. British Force Retirement on Mace? donian Front. London, Oct. 16.?The British have penetrated Dcmlrhlsslr, forcing the Bulgarians to retire, the war offico announced today. BEESWAX WANTED Cash paid for any quan? tity of good Beeswax IN. C. Ostcen Sumter, S. C. THK COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER Tourney Hospital Staff Endorses Ac? tion of County Medical Association ??Would Have Executive Commit? tee of Association as County Board of Health. Editor Daily Rem: ?Jfhe.attending ntnff nf.tne TnnmcE. Hospital at a meeting endorsed the action of the Sumter County Medical Association, in recommending a full time county health officer who shall be a physician trained in sanitation. These gentlemen went a step further and recommended that the County Medical Association should he the County Board of Health, through an executive committee composed of three or four physicians, who live in different sections of the county, and so through residence and service are familiar with the health conditions of each section. The precedent has been established for many years, success? fully, by the State of South Carolina, for the State Board of Health, is the South Carolina State Medical Associa? tion, through its executive committee of seven members, from the districts of the State. The advantage of this plan Is first lack of expense and secondly, effi? ciency, for the proper helmsman will guide this county boat of health. This Is separate and distinct from the City Board of Health, whose mu? nicipal problems of health are dif? ferent. The County Health officer would then he subject to the orders of the executive committee of health appointed by the Sumter County Med? ical Association. This would not he experimental, for the State for many yeat-B has proved its worth. . * Respectfully, ' " ^ Walter Cheyne, M. D., Sect/. SNOW IN MICHIGAN. Worst Blizzard in Ten Years Raging in lake Superior Region. Calumet, Mich., Oct. 16.?Three inches of snow have already fallen tn the worst blizzard in ten years. All shipping has been forced to seek port. Lake Superior deserted. Geo H. Hurst, Undertaker ui UUHtf. Prestpt AttMttM Is Bet et NtfttCsHe; AT I. 0. Crslf am Stsss, h Phones K*Jm?oi You Must Have 4 I Sf CURITY AND SERVICE | % < H 4 ? 1 i * " ' : * 0 ' In Your Business. This Bank Offers Both ! THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK f The Oldest Banking Institution in the County The National Bank o! South Carolina $950,000.00 LEADERS Our steady growth and new accounts tell the story. Safety and preparedness first and at all times. Your patronage solicited,1 C. 6. ROWLAND. Pf 68 M. L. McC)Y, Anting Cnah'r.