Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Cbe ?5Lilti)iuaii anli Soutbron OL, ae Mmom? Class Mailt. ..in ' ? . ? - j ri.hm?\,\i. Ueut H C Maker, <> II. M ?V, who baa t?een taking a course hi surRcry In New York In ut home for a few days before returning to Comp Wheeler. Mucon, Uu , where he In atutloned. Mm. Alex Teure, of Fayetteville, If. C?, who has been visiting the fam? ily of her aunt. Mr*. <5eo. W. Dick, on I mm i Mtreet, has returned home, ac? companied lr. her Kramlmother, Mrs A. K. Ilutchlnaon. Capt. Edwin Handle, who has been stationed at Camp Jackson, Is In the city visiting his mother herore leaving for Port Sill. Oklahoma. lAvrence Kirve-.i, Charles Shaw and rial Clarke, who are attending Presbyterian College at Clinton, have been at home for a few days' Htay. Mr. .las. N. HurRess, formerly of this place. now of Charleston, Is spending the week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Q. II. Burgees, on liroad street. Mrs. Kate B. Drier is spending sometime in Charleston with her daughters, Mrs. E. T. Brailsford and Mrs. 8. P. Walker. Mr. Mood Dollard left yesterday for Cam den, where he has accepted a position with the Kershaw Motor Co. ? I.I AN-I P WllKK. i M> Board of Health Seeks lo hellst lateeevt of All the People off Sumtei hi Effort to Have a (Vun Town. At u recent meeting or* the City Board of Health it was decided to set apart the week of April 8th-13th as clan up Week for this city and to con? duct a preliminary camp?lgn for the purpose of interesting all the civic organisation* In the movement and to arouse public sentiment so that the fullest and most energetic co-opera? tion of all the people may be obtain? ed. Tha purpose of Clean- up Week Is to so thoroughly enlist the co-opera tlsn of the people that euch and ev? ery ettiien will pledge himself to have a thorough cleaning of his premises lo tha end thut the city may be both sanitary and sightly. A clean city Is a healthy citv and to lie clean it must not only look clean from he outside, but everv back > aid and let must be swept clean of trash, garbage and dis? ease breading filth of all descriptions. It Is not asking too much to expect each house-holder to lo his shore by making hia own premises spick and span and thia la all that the Board of Health will ask or <xpe?t. At a la? ter date tha Board of Health will make further announcement of the plana fm the cie.n up Week cam asdgn. Married. Miss Mae King of thla city and Mr. A. F. Jones of Mt. Airy, N. C. were quietly married last Thursday after? noon at 4 o'clock at the Methodist pareoaaRe by Dr. Truesdale, in the presence or a few relatives and friends Mr. and Mrs. Jones left on the evening train for a short visit to the groom's home, after which he will resume his duties traveling sales mas. Mr. and Mrs. Jones have the bsst wishes of their many friends. Hon. John I. McUtuiln has ac? cepted, in response to a petition from ties eltlsens of Mayesvllie, an Invita? tion to deliver an address on the war BOd cotton .tu,mm. in Mayesvllie on Monday night. March 20th. at K O'clock. Mr William i. Daughtrcy. who has been with the Rowland Warehouse Compsns for the past year, Is now sesociuted with the Anchor Auto & Truek Comp m, State distributors of the Mitchell automobile When the vagrancy law Is strictly ?sfoieed there will he less complaint sf tbs scan ity o:' labor and fewer Insurers hanging around the streets There is m? gieat shortage of man power in this section, but a greut sur B>tus sf men who do not woik. Com planting in Sumte county is ?all advanced und a good many farmers are planting cotton this week They are taking u long shot on the Chance that theie 'rill bs no late frost to kill the cotton bat all signs point to so early spring sir John Player, of Elliotts, has pun tm-m,! Rbudyslde farm from Mr. C L. Cutttno mid will establish there s modern dulry farm lie has a rorce of ban is at work now remodeling the haras and will soon begin the con? struction of two iarK#. Mlloa. At the atari Mr. Plover will have a herd of ? i??ut one hundred Ouernos cows at Rhadyaide and thla number will hi Increased when Ihe farm la lully equipped. Dr H. L ftnyder will apeak at Trin? ity Methodist Church next Sunday nlgbt as behalf of the umi-tubei cuIobIh asm pslgm. HELP PO!! I&FXC?ANS. Heil Cross Culls for Asslstaiu* Hot People of Belgium and France. To The People of Sumter County: The American National Bed Cross is calling' for assistance for the peo? ple of France und Belgium. Assist? ance wanted is of the character which enables every citizen of Sumter to participate. The Bed Cross wants your spare clothing for the suffering people of Belgium and northern Franc? in the territory occupied by the enemy. We attach a list of clothing which Ctin be used. It does not make any difference how much the clothing is patched so long as the material is strong and durable. The Hed Cross also wants dis? carded shoes. If they are clean they can be used. The leather In them is used for repair work,; scrap leather Is very much needed. The Sumter chapter has appointed a committee to receive all contribu? tions or clothing, shoes and bedding. Contributions will be received at the Masonic Temple building on West Liberty street during the week of March 1?. 1918. A committee will be In attendance each day and all day. Send in everything you can spare, except men's stiff hats, women's stifl hats, women's fancy slippers; good* containing rubber in any form, such as suspenders und garters. Every? thing eine in the way of clothing can be used. Please help your Red Cross. NEILL CVDONNELL, Chairmai (torments Needed. Men's Wear?Shirts (preferably ol light colored flannels), undershirts, underdrawers, trousers, coats, work suits (overalls) suits (3-piece) shoes overcoats, Jerseys, sweater vest, sockK (size 10 1-2 and 11.) Women's Wear?Shirts, drawers, corset slips, petticoats, blouses, skirts overcoats, suits (--piece, pinafores, shoes, cloth hats, knitted caps, stock? ings, (sizes 7 and M) shawls. Boys' Wear?Shirts, union suits, un? dershirts, trousers, coats, suits shoes overcoats. Jerseys socks 0*izes 1-9). Girls* Wear?Dresses, skirts, over coats, night dresses, drawers, stock? ings (sizes i-?)i. undergarments, pet tlcoats, suits (S-pieee), blouses shoes. Boys' ind Oirls* Wear?Hoodec: | 1 capes, planfores, woolen union suits Infants' Wear?Swanskin swaddling * clothes, cradle chemises, bodices, era- I die dresses, bonnets, bibs, nickerchiefs * diapers, shoes, baby dresses, hooded cloaks. Jackets, shawls, sweaters s socks. 1 Miscellaneous ? Bed ticks, bed ' sheets, pillow cases, blankets, muf flers. Nitrate of Soda Distributors. Harby & Co. were notified yester? day by wire of their appointment as distributors for Sumter county of ni tr?te of soda supplied to farmers. Harby & Co. will act in co-operation with J. Frank Williams, County Farm Demonstration Agent, who has rep? resented the government in receiving the orders of farmers for government nitrate nnd forwarding same. Harby & Co. will use their otgalzatlon to systematize the distribution and save loss of time and confusion that would most likely occur if the soda is ship ped to individuals. The Tuberculosis Camp. The work preliminary to the estab llshment of the Sumter county tuber? culosis camp. Camp Alice, made pos? sible by the donation of a site and ten thousand dollars in cash by Mr. H. J. Harby, has been practically complet? ed, and as soon as County Supervisor White clears oft* the land and prepares the SiffOS for the ouildlngs. the work of construction will be sturted. Messrs L. EX Jennings, J. J. Blitton and H. J. McUiurin, tin* committee uppointed to solicit lumber for the camp buildings, have completed their work und re? ported to the officers of tie associa? tion that local lumber men have con? tributed all the lumber needed. The lumbermen giving the material were R. C. McNeal, Forbyn Lumber Co., Hynum Lumber Co., Cooper & Me l?uurln. Booth-Parker Lumber Co., H N. Forrester. Imperial Lumber Co., lYnn-Sumter Lumber Co, O, 11 rollev. .laekson-Tweed Lumber Co. Messrs Hi l Harby, c. O, Rowland and W. H. Burns, committee to solicit geneial donations, reported that a lurge pan of the necessary hardware and other material had been contrib? uted by the following linns: W. B. Hovle Co, Sumter Brick Works (4M bih k), Sumici Sash, Door and Blind I'mrtory, w h Burns, Duftant Hard wart- Co.. W B. Hums .V Son, Mm an |g Co. Sumter RgllWgy and Mill Sup ply Co. As stated everything is now In icadinc^ to t.egin building the camp and Mr. J. M. Harby who will do the work is ready to start as soon as the site is cleared off by the Supervisor. HOHE FOR SOLDIERS. Mill HAL OFFER Or HAMILTON CARHARTT TO OVR GOV? ERNMENT. Offers His Plantation, ami All it Con? tains, Free of All Cost. (Hock Hill Record.) The following letter will he read with interest: Hock Hill, S. C, March S, 11?IS. Dr William C Gorgas,. Surgeon (Jen? em!, l\ S. A., Washington, D, C. Dear Sir: The writer owns about 1,100 acres of beautiful rolling land, located at Carhartt station on the Southern Railway, twenty miles south of Charlotte, N. C? and live miles north of Hock Hill, S. C, a map of which is attached. This land extends for three miles along the Catawba river in the foothills of the BlUO Hidge mountains. Something like one-half of this propery is under state of cultivation ami it has splendid outbuildings, farm houses, tenant houses, dairy barn, mule barn, cattle barn, together with a herd of pure-blooded Guernsey cat? tle, and seven saddle horses with full equipment for riding. The writer has his own temporary home, or lodge, on an eminence over? looking the Catawba river. Nearby there Is an extra cottage for visitors, and gardener's cottage. All of these are in a splendid state of repair, and furnished throughout completely. Photographs enclosed. The thought has occurred to me that Southern soldiers, invalided home from "over there," would much pre? fer to recuperate in the Southern at? mosphere and environments, which are so dear to them, and I now pro? pose to turn this entire property, with ill of its buildings and belongings, to the United States government, to he jsed as a hospital station, without *ny charge whatsoever for the same. I will not only do this but will con lider It a personal favor if you take Ihls proposition under consideration, md, If possible, accept the same and. n addition, I hereby tender you my personal service in any capacity thai fou can use me without any cond? ensation whatsoever. If you deem it vorth while, l will come to Washing ion at my own expense for an inter dew. My own home, or lodge, can be tsed as headquarters for the ohieer* ml superintendent of the place, and ixtra buildings can be put up ver> aslly for hospital wards, at location.1 hat would be thought most desirable. The plantation is well-supplied with IfOtor from an artesian well and from uitural mineral springs, the Water* if the latter having been analyzed and hown to be above reproach. Tho buildings are all electrie iffhted, and thee is an abundance of dectrlc power furnished fron? un in? exhaustible supply from the Southern Power Company, one of whose greai mwer stations is located nearby. The land that is not under cultiva? tion is heavily wooded with pine, ce lar, Juniper, maple, hickory and other vends, and are Intersected with foot ind bridle paths throughout, and all n all, It seems to me that this would nake a most desirable location for o lospltul unit. The writer also owns 2 cotton mllll n the near vicinity of this property, xnd if any of the maimed or crippled mldiers wanted to have employment we would go out of our way to see that it was given them, and we would freely give of our time and money tc ice that they were properly trained In the vocation of the cotton industry Trusting you will see and appreciate ihls offer, and that I may have th< BOUrtOOy of an acknowledgment at your convenience, I am, Yours very truly, IIAMIUTON CARHAHTT. Kemhcrt Red Cross. The high school girls of the .liinior Rod (Moss of the Raniberl school, will give an entertainment at tin1 school building FTIday evening March 12, for the purpose of carry ing on the Rod Cross work which this Junior Auxiliary has undertaken. Ad? mission I Sc. Canny Meldend, Seety. PhJIathen class Mooting, The regular monthly business meet mg or the Phllathea class of Plrei Baptlol church was held at ihe home Ol Mis C. L. Cuttlno, "Shadyxide," Thursday evening. .Much 14th, With a very good attendance. Some new business was brought be tore the class and all expressed themselves freely, but owing to ab? sence Of ? few members Ihe BUbJeeU Under discussion could not he full} decided upon After all business bad adjourned We were inviied into the dining room where most delightful refreshments were served by our hostess' ohnrmiiu' llttlO girls. Mary ami Marguerite Cut tino. The hour for our depart nr. came too soon for it is always with reluctance we leave Mr. and Mrs Cuttlno's home. GOOD ROADS CAMPAIGN. Important Conference Between State and National Officials Held at Green? rille. The attention of the people of Sumter is called to the following local news item appearing in The Greenville Daily News of the Kith, which should prove of special Interest to them al tihis time. After stating that an im? portant conference was held Friday night at the Imperial Hotel between the Officials of the South Carolina) State Automobile Association and F. H. Murray, acting State Highway En? gineer, H. H. Hotter, Senior Highway Engineer, United states oihccr of pub? lic roads, and W. H. Evans, resident engineer, State Highwa**y Commission, at which road conditions and the pros? pects of future road work In South Carolina were reviewed and thorough? ly discussed, The News continues: At the outset it was emphasized that there would be hearty cO-opera tion between the State Highway Com? mission and the South Carolina Auto? mobile Association in everything per? taining to the improvements of roads In this State. The conference last night came about as a result of a desire on the part of the officials of State Automo? bile Association and the State Highway Commission for a focusing of efforts and the agreement of plans on the part of organizations for bet? ter road conditions in the State. The | roadway officials are in the city on an Inspection tour of the improve-1 ments of the roadways in progress around Greenville, it will be recall? ed that Work has just been started by the Highway Commission In the partial expenditure of South Caro? lina's apportionment of the Federal aid road fund, with the eommenee ing of two projects near Greenville, Dne of which is the road leading to Camp Sevier from the city. The other project is the building of the road from Camp Wadsworth to Spartanburg. It was brought out at the con? ference last night that the Federal lid fund was made available through Lhe combined efforts of the Ameri? can Automobile Association, the state highway office and the United States office of Public roads. The federal aid act was passed by Con? gress, making available $86,000,000 n the furtherance <>f road work In Lhe United States within the next three years. Mr. Murray stated that .he two projects now under way arc he first in South Carolina to be started under the appropriation. Mr. Murray also staled that the State Highway Commission had received the approval of the United States Office of Public lloads On thirteen other projects In other counties in South Carolina. Work will be com? menced Vpn these projects ill the near future, Mr. Murray said. Mr. Murray expressed himself as I highly pleased with the work of the automobile association in ROuth Carolina and expressed the hope that local clubs would be organised in every county in the Stale. Mr. Mur? ray believes that the automobile as? sociation will be of untold benefit to the Stale in the betterment of its highways. He stated that he was ready and willing to co-operate with the association in any way possible in the furthering of its efforts. WORDS FROM KOMB. Statements That May be fllweaUgSlfd Testimony of Sumter citizen. When a Buniter citizen comes to the front, telling his friends and neighbors of his experience, you can rely on his sincerity. The statements of people residing in far away places do not command your confidence. Home endorsement is the kind that backs Doan's Kidney Pills. Such tes? timony is convincing. Investigation proves it true. Helow is a statement of a Sumter resident. No stronger proof of merit can be had: William Page, loreni: n at lumber mill. 'las Council St., Sumter, says: "Six years ago I had a slight at? tack of kidney trouble ^nd I suffer? ed with bad pains in the small of my back, Headaches also made me miserable and dizzy spel ? often came over me when I would have to sit down. My kidneys acted too often, but the secretions were scanty. Doan's Kidney Pills were recommended and one box certainly gave me splendid results." Price 80s, at all dealers. Don't Simply ask for a kidney remedy? get Doan's Kidney Pills?the same that Mr. Page had. Foster-Milburn Co.. Mfgrs., Buffalo. X. Y?Advt. (SO) AHMV OF WAR PRISONERS. Tokio. Thursday, March H (Via Shanghai)?It is reported that the Hermans are trying to organise two army corps of German war prisoners of Russia. One corps, it i sold, is be? ing secretly organized at Irkutsk, Si? beria. Two cavalry corps also are be? ing formed. ADDRESS BT RR. SV\T)FR. The v omen of the Sumter County branch of the .National Council of Defense have the work ahead of them <?f labing the amount necessary to furnlfttl the Tuberculosis Camp soon to be est iblished near Sumter. The total amount to he raised is trifling in these days of large sums, only two thousand dollars is needed, and the amount h to he raised by the white and colored people of Sumter, town and county. A mass meeting of tha white people will be addressed by Dr. Bnydor at Trinity Methodist Churcu on Sunday night, March 24th, in the Interest -f the camp, and town and county people are asked to con e and hear Dr. Snyder, and learn how they ?an help to tight the great enemy that is i ayin.g our people white and black. A ad then too it is a prepara? tion for he soldiers who are said to come bar,, in such large numbers in fed. m1 with tuberculosis. A farther notice will he given of Dr. Snyder's tanning ami the hour will be an? nounced. It is hoped the churches will close for that night and every one who has the interest of the health of our town and county at heart will be on hand ?o hear Dr. Snvder. COTTON SEED FOR SALE?Genuine Dixie Blight Proof cotton seed. Ap? ply to H. D. Barnelt, Sumter, S. C., W. J. Rivers, Providence, S. C. WAXT?To sell a limited quantity of Potash, analyzing 27 per cent. On hand for immediate delivery. O'Don nell & Co. Inc. FOR SALI>?150 bushels blight proof Toole cotton seed a $2.00 per bush? el. Apply to H. EL Winkles, Sum? ter, R 4 or Schwartz Bros., Sumter, S. C. FOR SALF?S. C. Rhode Island Red eggs. merican Beauty strain, $1.50 per 15. Cockerels $2.50 and $3.50 each. Mrs. C. J. Jackson, Ho? ratio, S. C. FORD mm?30x3. $8.90; 32x3 1-2, $13.75 to $15.00, 31x4 $20.00 to $23.00. All other sizes in propor? tion. Largest stock cut rate tires in State Standard makes. The Cheap T re Co.. Columbia, S. C. FOR SALE,?F. O. B. cars. Camp Jackson, stable manure; very little straw\ Car load lots only. Chemi? cal and Fertilizer value rated very high by Clemson college. A. A. Strauss, Sumter, S. C. Your Easter Outfit. Your Easter outfit is liere. All the new things in Suits, Hats and Furnishing Goods. Suits, $15 to $42.50. Hats, $2 to $6. Shirts, $1 to $6.50. A Beautiful Assortment of Ties, Hosiery And other essentials to the well dressed man. Don't wait come in before the best ones are gone. The D. J. Chandler Clo. Co., Home of Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes.