The watchman and southron. (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, March 16, 1918, Image 5

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C, M Bacoad Class Matter i ??? ilrsonal. Mi*ses Sadie and Madge Rogers, Of Rembert. were In the city today. ?fetor*. J. E. DuPre and T. M. Rogers, of Ptsgah. were In town on business todav Mr. W. E. Murray, who has been In Sumter for the past 18 months, with the SplUdorff Electrical Works, has returned to his former home at Abbeville. 8. C Mrs. Harry A. Boggs, of Charles? ton, returned to her home Monday evening after a pleasant visit to her brother. Dr. J. P. Workman on Cal houn At. Mr. V. H. Phelpe and his son. Julius, left for Detroit. Mich.. Satur? day evening and will return through the country in a Hudson super six ?uto. Mr. HaVey Hood, of Dillon spent several days in the city. Mrs. Sol Baron from Augusta is visiting her sister. Mrs. M. Goldberg. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Cuttino and children; Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Fol som. of Columbia, and Mrs. Louisa Fowler, of Wilmington. N. C, are in the city to attend the funeral of Mr. L. W. Folsom. Mm O. 8. Blackwell, of Columbia. Is visiting her fat bet, Mr. T. J. Baker. No. ? So. Ilarvla. Mrs. Wm. Auld, of Columbia, is vtslttng Mrs. W. H Strickland on West Liberty St. Lieut. Sam M. Dlnkins, after spend? ing a short furlough at home, left on Monday for Charleston to await or? ders. Mrs. T. W. Gllmer Is spending the week-end with relatives in Florence. CONDEMN BOXING BOVT8. Whereas. Informstlon hss reached us through the columns of the Dally State that under the supervision of Capt. Driver. Division Athletic Officer, six boxing bouts are scheduled to take place on the grounds of Camp Jack? son, beginning at 9.30 o'clock A. M. this Sunday. March 10. 1818. Therefore, We the members of Sa? lem Baptist Church and congregation assembled, a band of Christ'a fol? lowers, who have a deep Interest in the welfare of our soldier boys, not only for this life but for the life to come, do most heartily condemn this -evil practice, for God who is all pow? erful, and upon whom we depend, cannot and will not overlook euch flagrant violations of Ills express com? mand "H?memuer the Sabbath day to] keep It holy." Therefore. We beg the officers in Christ's name to stop this presump? tuous sin and degenerating practice. The above resolutions were adopted at Salem Baptist Church last Sunday morning without a dissenting vote. BenJ. P. Cuttino. First Week's .fury. The following have been drawn to serve for the first week of the Court of Common Pleas which will convene Monday, March 25: O. O. Keels. H W Cuttino. ?Met Mellett. L 8. White. H. D. Warren. U I Whltehead, 11 (} McKagen. W D. I ?wens. T H Stuckey. N. 9 Geddings. C l> Prunk. Robert Ardla. A. W. Newman. J. L King. H SV. Flake. I? I Auld. T L Jones. w H Ytttee. Jr. l: K. Lee. W D. Truluck. W It Brunson. Sr. W. Y. Yeadon. W J. Benenhaley, L. B. If. Darr. L iv Whit*. B. F. Myers. I Mnr v ?Imui. 11. A. ItsfuHd. J. A. Middlfton. W. R. Bennert. W. O. Cain. Jr. C M Hurkrtt. J. A. M< Knight. II H Kowland. H W teese. Isaac rlchwarte m? COTTON MARK.ET, P. O. BOWMAN. Cotton Buyer. (Corrected daily at IS o'clock Noon ) Good Middling 32 3-4. Strict Middling 81 1 Mlddllng 33 1-4. Strict I/)W Middling 31 1--. IfmW YORK COTTON M AlvKKT Yesfdye op*>n fllgti Low Clone Ore* Meh . . 32.38 IS.I1 32.15 32 25 32.2?? May . ,SMi 31.85 31.82 |1.88 ll.YI lulv . t1 1* II 42 31 2* 31 22 31.3? Oct. . .30.4?? PMI 30.20 30.20 80.35 (Ol'NCIL OF DEFENSE. Committee on Patriotic Mass Mooting liana for Series of Meetings, it Is no bail idea of the Sumter County Council of Defense to bring the people ol every township, and the people of the city and the country together In cornbinatlon^patriotic mass meetings and entertainments at which refreshments will he served, musical and vocal numbers rendered, and practical us well as patriotic speech? es delivered. Men, women, boys and girls all love the social feature of life. Every one is. or should be interested In the or? ganization of school districts, town? ships, and counties in helping to win the war. Hundreds of people will gather to enjoy an entertainment of a varied and interesting program, and to meet each other, have a good time, and at the same time pay a small sum for entertainment and re? freshments, while listening to one ot two short talks on the needs of the government, where comparatively few will gather to listen to business or patriotic talks. The County Council of Defense plans to hold combination meetings and entertainments at such centers of commerce and education as Concord, Graham. Bhlloh, Du Hose. Salem, Lone Oak. Mayesville, Oswego, Dalzell. Rembert, Trinity, Hagood, Wedgefleld, Bethel, Providence, Pleasant Grove, Stateburg, Horatio, General Sumter and other rural schools yet to he se? lected, at which there will he held patriotic mass meetings with enter? tainments which will incidental^ bring financial benefit to any local or? ganisation selected by the good peo? ple of the districts, such as the loca' Red Cross, Home Demonstration club local school society for school equip ment, libraries, church or charltabh purposes, etc. Doubtless hundreds of Sumter city men and women will gladly motoi out during the balmy spring nights t< Join with their country friends ir. pleasant social intercourse, and pa trlotio affiliation. Any community ii this county is at liberty to arrangi such an entertainment to suit its owi needs and likes, and the county coun ell of defense will arrange fo. the speakers who will deliver shor. talks, and there will he only one o; two such short talks. Such committees as desire to pu on such entertainment are requester to communicate with the followim I committee of the County Council o Defense: Mr. D. D. Moise, Mr. L. D Jennings, A. C. Phelps, of Sumter. Mr. H. Drane Tlndal, of Tlndals; Rev J. W. Klklns, of Oswego; Mr. C. J Juckson. Horatio, or tho Sumtei Chamber of Commerce. Of course the Council of Defcnst can not hold such combination event: unless the ladies and gentlemen of th< respective districts express a desire that such meetings and entertainments be ?o held, and It is up to the peo iple of the neighborhoods Interestec to get busy planning such affairs, set ting the dates, and notifying the com mittee above mentioned. It is desired that these meetings b< held within the next two weeks, 01 sooner If possible. L. W? Folsom. The death of Mr. Lawrence W. Fol? som. announced yesterday, was v matter of jurpi'ls? to some of hh friends, and a cause of grief to all o. them. Only last week he was on the streets and at his businoss, so that hi: serious illness was unknown to many Mr. Folsom was born In Sumter Oc? tober 30th, 1859, and spent his en? tire life in this community. From boyhood h? was identified with IU life and activities. He learned the watch and jewelry business under his brother, Mr. F. Haltom Folsom, at whose death about thirty years ago he became sole propristf of the business and continued it to the last day ol his life. His strict integrity brought him a Valuable asset, and he had the confidence und esteem of his patrons, Ry habits of indust r\ and prudence, he accumulated a considerable propeity. Many yenrs ago he acquired sole ownership of tho ancestral home where he was born, and remodelled It into a modern residence. Theft he had his home for life, and died be ncntli the roof, where llrst he saw tin light of day. He was a faithful and consistent member of Trinity Method? ist church where he redeemed through all his life the promises he had made at her altar, in childhood, to support her InStitutOflS and attend upon her services. In his quiet, un? assuming' mannet of living, in b: faithfulness to family and friends. t<> church and State, he has left a An? example of ths Christian citizen. Mr. Folsom is survived by his wife, OMt daughter. Mis W. H. CtlttlnO three soph, Lawrence, Henjamin and Hill tarn1, and his sister. Mrs. Louisa Fowler of Wilmington. N. C. The funeral services were held ;<t the family residence on Proud street Irtt ft o'clock thja ifternoon. Dr? It S Tiuesdulo un'l D. M. McLeod olticiat I Buy Them And Help Win The War FOR SALE EVERYWHERE The War Savings Committee has worked out a comprehensive line of action lor the next two weeks, that is to culminate in Thrift Day, March 26th. Patriotic citizens are asked to purchase stamps and to induce oth? ers to purchase stamps by forming agencies that will give an impetus to stamp purchasing. A letter has been addressed to all school teachers, trustees, members ol the Council of Defense, ministers and other citizens telling of the move? ment and of the part they are expect? ed to play. The plan for the districts outside of the city centers on the school house. In the territory of each school house' the citizens are asked tc form at least two war savings so? cieties; and it is asked that in each school that there be formed by the pupils at least two war savings so? cieties. The friendly rivalry that the members will hold for each other, and that the societies will hold for each other, and that finally the school dis? tricts will hold for each other will g/ivc great impetus to the buying of stampt and aiding the country. It -is asked that these societies keep records ol what they do and send these in aftet the 26th. The records of the society and school accomplishments will 1>p read out at the county school day ex ercises which are l.o be held some time in April. To crown the work of the period every school territory is asked to hob sometime on the 26th Thrift Day ex? ercises. Each school can, of -course decide on its own program, but it hat been suggested that the schools have patriotic songs and recitations, that reports of what has been done in tht stamp purchases be read, that a com? mittee have stamps on sale at the ex? ercises, and that patriotic addresses be made. It has been suggested that in the territory of each school that the trus? tees, members of the council, minis ters, or other interested citizens; take the lead and form committees imme llately to start this work. In the schools, the teachers are txptotod tc form societies among the children, t< Instruct them about stamps, and to otherwise encourage them in their| savings and in the purchasing o! stamps. For the city of Sumter the plan worked out varies just a little. It it j proposed to have a great patriotic ga? thering the night of the 26th. Eael i school in the city, whether public oi private will be asked to render a re port of what is done by the school to closing hour that day, and this report will be read at the meting. It is plan? ned, too, to have read a report of what etaeh ageney in Sumter has lone In the way of selling stamps, and a report of what has been aceom-1 plished by the two canvassing teams, the Army and Navy, and of other in? dependent canvassing teams. It is hoped that a feature of the evening can he had In the reading of excerpts from letters of Sumter boys "ovei there" to friends and relatives at home. A first class orator will be se? cured for the evening, one having al? ready been invited, but not yet heard from. / The sale of Thrift Stamps and War) Savings Stamps is not negotiated in one campaign, and is then over with as Is the case with bonds.* They will be on sale the entire year, and prob? ably as long as the war lasts. Sum? ter countyi however, is very far be hind In this work, and the committee hopes through this two weeks' cam? paign to Introduce these stamps to every man, woman and child in th> 'county, Columbia, March 18. The act au? thorislng tin- estate of Thelma Sandel and Minnie Sandel to bring suit against tht State for damages for the deaths of the two chldron al Lone Star in 1916, alleged to have resulted from the injection ot anti-typhoid se rum, tupplltd by tht Statt Hoard of Health, was signed today by Oov, Manning. A humbcr Of other person itt that time were made ill, it w.'is al leged, by beim Injected with this same serum, The case i1- to be brought In Iht ?'ouit of Common Pitas for Rich lund County under authority of the ink'. His remains wert laid to rest hi Sumter cemeterj In tht presence <? 11 largt concourss ??f sympathetic i rlends. The following gentlemen served us pall Inarms J, J. Hritton. \Y. H Muni? w R. Rteohson, Rartow w.iiMi H. a. Hoyt and C. M. Hurst. \ Labor Enrollment Service. Mr. A. C. Phclp8, enrollment agent lor Sumter county of the Depart? ment of Labor, United States Public Service Reserve has appointed the following citizens of Sumter county as special agents to enlist all citizens who desire to work to help win the war: E. I. Reardon, Sumter, Assistant Enrollment Agent for County of Sum? ter. Special Agents. P. W. Andrews, Oswego. J. L. G?lls, Rembert. H. L. Thomas, Mayesville. W. W. Green, Shiloh. C. \ Gaillard, Dalzell. E. E. Aycock, Wedgefield. W. If'. Lenoir, Horatio. Walter Sanders, Hagood. W. W. Cunningham, Pleasant Grove R. F. D. Lynchburg. S. J. Mims, Trinity Section, R. F. D. Lynehburg. I M. Truluck, Shiloh Township, R. F. D. Lynehburg. H. Drane Tindal, Tindal, Privateer township. J. If. Kolb, Privateer Township, R. F. D. No. 2, Sumter. R. If. Jones, Concord township, R. F. D. No. 1, Sumter. J H. Wilson, Mayesvillo Township, R. F. D., Maeysville. C. M. Emanuel, Borden. S. W. Gillespie, Claremont. The headquarters of the United States Public Resere is at the Sumter Chamber of Commerce, In charge of Assistant Enrollment Agent E. I. Reardon. ' Kind of Men Needed. All classes are joining the Reserve, professional men, engineers, laborers of all kinds. The Reserve welcomes every patriotic citizen who wishes to serve, whatever his qualifications. It is a democratic organization in which all classes meet in a common de? votion to our country. Men especially needed are mechan? ics, artisans, skilled laborers, men who can work with tools. There it great need for such men now. Only men who are really ready and able to respond when an opportunity for ser? vice comes should enroll. The Re? serve does not want to be swamped with records of men who are merely expressing patriotism but who, when it comes down to business, are not going to be able to work where they may be needed. Men of draft ago are not wanted if likely to be called *oon. Enrollment in the Reserve h no ground for exemption. No obliga? tion exists to respond to the call wln-n it comes, the Reserve merely presents the opportunity, trusting to the judg? ment and patriotism of its members to lead them to accept, if they shoubi accept in view of all the circumstanced and of their country's need. Full information furnished by an;, of the special agents or the United States Public Service Reserve, Cham? ber of Commerce, Sumter, S. C. Death. Willie Scarborough, the sixteen year-old son of Mr. W. Rogers Scar? borough, of Bishopville, died at the Tourney Hospital this morning after an illness of only four days, of ap? pendicitis. The body was taken to Bishopville on the 1.30 Seaboard train and the funeral services will be held at 11.30 o'clock tomorrow morning. FOR SALE?150 bushels blight proof Toole cotton seed a $2.00 per hush el. Apply to II. II. Winkles, Sum? ter, R 4 or Schwartz Bros., Sumter, S. C. COTTON SEER FOR SALE^Genuine Dixie Blight Proof cotton seed. Ap? ply to H. D. Barnett, Sumter, S. C. W. J. Rivers, Providence, S. C. IRISH POTATOES?our seed Irish potatoes have arrived and we will be glad to rill your orders. O'Don nell & Co. FOR SALE?S. C. Rhode Island Red eggs. American Beauty strain. 11.50 per 15. Cockerels $2.B0 and $3.r?0 each. Mrs. C. J. Jackson. Ho? ratio, s. C. ________.___________________.-_-??-_ FORD TIRES?30x8, $8.20; 32x3 1-2. 113.78 to $16.00, 34x4 $20.00 to $:'::.00. All other sizes in propor? tion. Largest stock cut rate tires in State. Standard makes. The Cheap Tire Co.. Columbia, S. C. FOR SALE?F. O. B. cars. Camp Juckson, stable manure; very little straw. Car load lots only. Chemi? cal and Fertilizer value rated very high hy Clemson college. A. A. Strauss, Sumter, S C_ Geo. H. Hurst, Undertake and EsjSjSW Prompt Attcntin to Day and Night Call? At I, 0. CRAIG Old Stand. N. Main Phonee: 8f,? Married. Plegah, B. C, March 12.-Mr. J. L Bhilver and Miss Pearl Robertson were married at Plegah church Sunday at 5 p. in., after preaching, by his pas? tor, Rev F. A. Liles. Mr. Shiver mo? tored his bride up to the front steps of the church and Mr. Liles stood higher up in front and bound the two for life in a very interesting ceremony in the presence of a large congrega? tion, who came from many places to see what is always interesting and to witness the happiness of their friends. After congratulations they motored off in their new car to their new home to commence life in its stern reality. Mr. Shiver is a successful and pro? gressive planter, and his bride is a niece of Rev. Murray Robertson of the Methodist church. All wish for them long and happy lives;. Death. Mrs. Rosalie D. Moses, widow of the late I. Harhy Moses, of New York, died on Wednesday. The body will be br .ught to Sumter for Inter? ment, arriving Saturday night The funeral sei vices will be held from the residence of Mr. H. J. Harby, gg 10 A. M. Sunday morning. tmrnmummuutim.i.nmmm BEES AND HONEY;. Also Beekeeping Supplies. Honey is the best substitute for sugar, and by keeping bees you can have your own sweetening;. I have colonies of Bees in improved hives that I will sell, and now is a good time to move them. I also have a number of the Government Bulletin on Bees for distribution to parties interested. Still have some honey for sale. Also Beekeeping Supplies. N. G. OSTEEN, 320 W. Hampton Ave. Mrs. Harry R. Hale, of Charleston, has returned1 to her home after mak? ing a pleasant visit to her eon, Ralph M. Hale. We Grind Lenses, examine the eyes scientifically and fit eye? glasses i erfectly. Let us worl? for you. We have all prescriptions on file. Broken lenses replac? ed promptly. Graduate Opto? metrist and Optician in charge. I W. A. Thompson, JEWEL*: & OPTOMETRIST. t ttimmtrrmmtrmtinnuui i ma No. 10660. Reserve District No. 5. REPORT OF THE CONDITION' OF The National Hank of South Carolina, at Sumter, In the State of South Car? olina, at the Close of Business, on March 1, i918. RESOURCES. 1. a Loans and discounts (except those shown or ; ' b and c). .$1,149,429.if Deduct: d Notes and bills rediseountcd (other than bank acceptances sold) (see item 57a). 20,000.00 1,129.42 1.72 2. Overdrafts, secured, $36.75; unsecured, $921.41 . 95H16 4. a Customers' liability account of "Acceptances ' executed by this bank and now outstanding .... 25,000 00 5. U. S. bonds (other then Liberty Bonds of 1117): a U. S. bonds deposited to secure circulation (pir value). 150.00C.00 6. Liberty loan bonds: \ Liberty Loan Bonds, 3 1-2 per cent and 4 por cent, unpledged. ??.?? ?*? ?* 20,45?".00 7. Bonds, securities, c?tc. (other than U. S.): * e Securities other thaa U. S. bonds (not incl ing stocks) owned unpledged. ?*?..... 3.00C.00 Stocks, other than Federal Reserve Bank stock . 4,210.00 Stock of Federal Reset re Bank (50 per cent, of subscription).... 9,750.00 a Value of banking house . ?. 35.D22.46 Furniture and fixtures. .. .. .-. ... 3,698.19 Real estate owned other than banking house 8,825.06 Lawful reserve with Federal Reserve Hank... . 84.150.45 Items with Federal Reserve Bank in proce,; j of collection (not available as reserve) . 15,421.30 Cash in vault and net amounts due from nat? ional banks.. - 2,23>>.S3 Net amounts due fron, banks. I ankers, an I trust companies other than included in Items 1: , 14, and 16.~ ?. 71.066.16 Checks on other banks in the same city or town as reporting bank (other than Item 17). 3,115.36 Checks on banks located outside of city or town of reporting bank and otlnr cash items ., 4,963.11 Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer and due from U. S. Treasurer. .. ... 7,500.00 ? .. $1,579,680.48 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 18. 19. 20. Total... w m LIABILITIES: 24. Capital stock paid in Surplus fund 30. 33. 2K a Undivided profits. $24.157.68 b Less current expenses, interest.and taxes paid .5.0C3.40 27. Interest and discount collected or credited, in advance of maturity an 1 not cvmeM (approxi mate).??? ? . * Circulating notes outstanding . . . Net amounts due to tanks, bankers, and trus* companies (other than included in items 31 or 32).~ ~. Demand deposits (other than bank deposits) sub? ject to Reserve (deposits payable within 30 days) : Individual deposits subject to check. Certificates of deposit due in less than 30 dayu (other than for money borrowed) .. ^. ,. Certified checks.. ? ?. Cashier's checks outstanding .-....., Dividends unpaid ...-... ?? . Total demand deposits lother than bank de? posits) subject to Reserve, Items ::4, 16, 16, 37 38, It, 40, and 41. Ill,494.70 Time deposits subjcci to reserve (payable after 36 days, or subject to 30 days or more notice, and postal savings): Certificates of deposit (other thnn for money borrowed ). Other time deposits.??. Total of time deposits subject to Reserve, Items 18, 4:?. 44. and 45 .... 4T6,163.61 1 a Acceptances executed for customers.. 1. 36. 3 7. 10. 200,000 06 150,000 00 16,164.11 14,000 00 149,000 00 22,979 4 T 494:224.86 23,461.84 573.5a 3.122.50 112.00 12. 1 ftl.666.6f S6t.166.tl 25,000.00 Total. $1.r?79.r,?N0.48 .".7. a Liabilities for redtaoounts, Including thoee with Federal Reserve Hank (see Item Id). 36.666.4i 6TATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Sumter, gg, I, F. E. Hinnant, Cashier of the above nam< d bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best <>f my knowledge and be? lief, F. E. HINNANT, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn o before me .this 11th day of March, 191S. A. M. BroUghton, Notary Public. Correct Attest: C. rj. ROWIGAND, R. J. BLAND, YV. H. 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