davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-07-10

Impressive Services Largely Attend
ed-Nlattcrs of Local Interest.

Richland, July ESPECIAL: 1t
has rained so much recently that king
grass is growing very rank in this
section.
AS usual, the Fourth passed off
very quietly here.
Henry Hughs and Marcus McDon-
aid played ball for the Seneca team
the Fourth at Central in the morn
ing and Seneca in the afternoon.
They furnished the battery and won
the morning game.
Rev. and Mrs. r. D. Vaughn and
children, Misses Ida Vaughn and
Beth Coe, Mrs. Stembridge and chill
dren and Mrs. Vaughn, Sr., enjoyed
J. II. Dendy conveyed them in a
wagon.
Miss Mary Lewis has returned to
her home in Pickens after an eX-
tended visit to her cousin, Miss
Fredda Hughs.
Miss Pearle Werner spent the lat
ter part OF the week with relatives in
Seneca.
Miss Clyde Walton entertained a
large number OF her friends last
Monday evening. Several amusing
and interesting contests were held
Miss Myra Ballenger was the winner
in the flower and vegetable contest.
A telegram contest was next engag-
ed in, Edward Werner being the sue
cesslul one. Later the girls were in
vited mo dark room and sheet
was placed over the door. A lamp
was placed at the back Of the room
and each girl passed between the
lamp and sheet, making shadow.
The boys had to guess who each was.
Ryland ShelOr was awarded the
prize in this contest. Later the boys
were taken into the room and the
girls given an opportunity to guess.
Miss Cornclia Foster won in this
Several Of the boys joined the Girls
Club and were initiated by Mrs.
Walton. Lemon sherbet and cake
were served during the evening.
A very large congregation was
present yesterday to witness the or
dination and installation of Rev. T..
ID. Vaughn as pastor Of Richland
presbyterian church. DR.. John G.
Law presided, propounded the con-
stitutional questions and charged the
pastor In very appropriate way.
Ruling Elder Todd, Of Seneca,
charged the people to uphold the
hands Of their pastor After these
services Rev. Vaughn was given the
right hand Of welcome by almost the
entire congregation. Rev. r. l..
Grier preached the sermon before
the other services. Rev. NJ. r. Kirk
patrick, Of Seneca, was present to
complete the commission This SOL
emn and impressive ceremony will
long be remembered by all present
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-07-10

HEAT KILLS IL IN CHICAGO.
Mercury Hits 100 Mark-Sufferine
Intense Throughout Middle West

Chicago, July 6. - Indications
early to-day were that the period or
excessive heat would be broken or
moderated by showers before night
fall In the city. While the heat was
oppressive, heavy clouds hung about
the horizon and seemed to forecast
a respite from the suns torrid rays.
Reports Of suffering came from many
points throughout the Middle West.
In Chicago yesterday the mercury
neared the 100 mark and the death
toll reached a total Of twelve, with
scores prostrated in the city and
suburbs.
Police ambulances were kent busy
all day carrying the Frustrated to
the hospitals. Hundreds Of poor
persons stormcd the county agents
Office In quest Of ice. Open air nur-
series made all preparations to keep
the death rate Of the "slum" babies
as low rs possible
Traffic in the loop district was
frequently blocked by falling horses.
Pitch oozing from the cedar blocks
caused the animals to slip and once
down they refused to get ur. The
parks were crowded with every one
who could possibly get away from
home or work to get a bit Of cool
breeze If there was any to be found.
The lake was the mecca for thou
sands and all Of the beaches accom-
mOdated record-brGaking numbers.
A large number OF vicious dogs,
maddened by the excessive heat, at
tackled children playing in thes
streets. Several adults were bitten
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-07-10
VAUGHN EXPELLED FROM I.O.O.F
$3.50 Added to Reward; Total Re
ward Now 81, 500.
(GrccnVillo NeWs,)


At a meeting Of Mountain Lodge.
No. 10, |. o. 0. r., held Friday night.
T. U. Vaughn, a member OF tho
lodge, now a fugitive from Justice
with serious charges pending against
him, was expelled, and $3.50 was
added to the reward for his arrest.
: The occasion was the regular
monthly, meeting Of the lodge,
thong lll4 "a seyeral pfomipent&t al IA aSslaS
fro oii 4 otl lie lties were nfesait
z After the regular bnsiness fiad
been attended to a committee an an
pointed to Investigate charges
against Vaught reported. They re-
ported that IT, u. Vaughn had been
summoned by writing to appear be-
fore the committee and make q de-
tense OF the charges preferred
against him. At the time appointed,
Vaughn, being fugitive from jus
tice, did not appear either in person
or by attorney. The committee then
considered the case, and finding the
charges against Vaughn to be true.
recommended his expulsion from
Mountain Lodge and from tho Order
Of Odd Fellows.
Tho recommendation was sane.
toned by the lodge and the secretary
was instructed to erase the name OF
~. u. Vaughn from the roll OF the
lodge and to notify the Grand Lodge.
The committee which considered
the charges preferred against
Vaughn and recommended his expul-
sion was composed Of seven Past
Grand Masters.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-07-10
THREE HURT IN AUTO WRECK.
Car Ran Into Rope Stretched Across
ROad--SiX in PARTY.

Anderson, July S.-Miss Beulah
Armstrong, Miss Virginia Latimer
and James Latimer were seriously
injured this afternoon when DR.. II.
O. Kirkpatrick large automobile,
driven by James Latimer, ran into a
rope stretched across the public
road to warn against n washout and
to detour drivers on road around
the washout. The accident occurred
five miles south of Anderson as the
party was going from Anderson to
their home at Lowndesville. At 10
O'Clock tonight the three injured
ones are in the hospital and are still
In an unconscious condition. Doc
tors say they are unable to tell the
extent of the injuries until they re-
gain consciousness They fear inter
nal injuries in addition to the fear
full bruises and cuts which all three
sustained.
Six persons, including Mrs. Kirk
patrick and two small children, oc-
cupied the automobile, which was
making about fifteen miles an hour.
They had just come over this partic-
hlar piece Of road and were not
aware OF the rope having been placed
young Latimer under the chin, cut
since they passed. The rope shat
GU TIC WlnuSllclu ana tnen caught
young Latimer under the chin, cut
ting his neck to the bone and jerk
Ing him out Of his seat, hurting him
against the ladies and children on
the rear seat. The flying glass caus-
ed many gashes. When Latimer was
snatched from his seat the car went
wild, crashing into a piece Of woods.
The rope caught Miss Latimer under
the chin, and besides fearfuny CASH
ing her, also knocked out her teeth.
All OF the occupants were thrown in
heap in the bottom of the car and
were gashed and bruised before the
car could be stopped. Young Wen
dell Latimer, who sat on the front
seat, had presence Of mind enough to
cut off the gasoline and the machine
came to a standstill
James Latimer, who is 21 years Of
age, and Miss Virginia Latimer, aged
ID, are children of Mrs. Kirkpatrick.
Miss Armstrong, about 20 years old,
Is OF Honea Path, and was on her
way to visit relatives at Lowndes,
lle.as M rs i irk p atri icls and the { vs.
III l,r racf ssI7i
anjury beyond being bruised slightly
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-07-10
HEAR +. Is. FIELDER IN FRIDAY.
Will Hold Another Session July 10
at Columbia.

Spartanburg, July G.-Scnator II.
b. Carlisle, chairman OF the dispcn-
sary investigating committee, has
fixed Friday, July II, as the time
for taking the testimony OF Thos.
f. Fielder, the Atlanta attorney, In
Augusta. The hearing will be held
at 10 O'Clock in the morning in the
county court house. 1t IS expected
that large number OF South Caro-
linianS will be present. There will
also be a meeting Of the committee
at O'Clock Wednesday morning,
July 10, in Columbia. Mr.. Carlisle
said that a good many Of those
named as the men "highcr up" in
the alleged grating at Charleston
had been summoned as Witnesses.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-07-10
Mr.. Baldwin Replies to Charge.

West Union, July S.-Editor Keo-
wee Courier: Will you please allow
me space in your valuable columns
to reply to an article of the Hon. NJ.
G. Long in a recent issue? He ac-
cuses my son (James Baldwin, and
myself OF circulating malicious cam
paign lies In regard TO the Clown
vile murder case" Now, in our
own behalf, and with all due respect
to Mr.. Long, ! say emphatically that
he (Mr. Long) did beg, and tried to
hire, my son to swear that Dock
Welborn was dead when put in the
guard house at TownviIle. Further
more, Mr.. Long tried to scare James
Baldwin to swear to suit him.
Now, Mr.. Long, ] can provo what
I've said by witnesses and letters of
your own handwriting. Please do
not think am replying to your ar
ticlc to raise controversy, for | do
not care to do SO. And as for these
facts being circulated to injure you
in your campaign, want to tell you
that said all | have said long before
! knew you announced your candi-
dacy.
Mr.. Long may not be aware Of the
fact, but he certainly has the honor
Of being the first man, to my know
ing, to accuse me Of malicious lying.
But ] can assure Nr. Long that I
Will try not to lie nor deceive myself
at the polls August 27th Hoping
this Will satisfy Mr.. Long and the
many readers Of The Courier, I am
Yours truly, r. II. Baldwin,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-07-10
Trolley Crash--3 Killed; 20 Hurt.

Marion, ind, July 7.-Threc per-
sons we're killed and more than a
dozen seriously, some perhaps fatally,
injured in head-on collision be-
tween two interurban cars on the
Marion, Bluffton and Eastern Trac-
ton line in this city this afternoon
Tho collision was between regular
car and one loaded with merry-mak-
ers. NO cause has been assigned for
the accident, as the cars were run
ming on a straight stretch of track
me Two cars were teleScoped, the
heavy interurban passing half way
through the lighter park car. Dur
ing the excitement that followed the
wreck several persons were robbed.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-07-10
HIS FIRST WRECK WAS FATAL
Engineer Thirty Years i'm Service.
Fifty Passengers Injured.

Greensboro, N. c., July 6.-Engi-
neer Thos. G.. Beach, OF Alexandria.
Va, was fatally injured and more
than fifty passengers more or less
seriously hurt when tho Southern
Railway limited tran No. SO, Allan
ia to Washington, collidcd head-on
with freight engine in the local
yards at $40 o'clock this afternoon
Engineer Beach died at the hospitaY
late tonight.
The wrecked train carried between
$50 and 400 passengers, and is said
to have been going at great sDeed
when Engineer Beach applied the
emergency brakes, so yards before
the crash.
Beach and his fireman both jump
ed from the engine, but the latter
was not seriously injured. Among
the injured were J. B. Long. Atlanta
and E. d. Brooks, Grcenville.
The wreck was caused by the ell
gine Of train 3G taking an open
switch, throwing It. from the north
bound track onto the southbound.
The freight engine was less than 200
yards from the open switch and the,
impact was terrific.
Operator BIamcs Engineer.
The operator declares that Engi-
ncer Beach disrcgardcd q danger
signal. Officials state that the acct
dent was due to an open switch, the
responsibility for which has not been
determined.
Engineer Beach had been in the
service thirty-two years and to-day's
was his first wreck. He was the old
est engineer OF this division in point
or service and among the veterans
Of the system.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-07-10
Die from Drinking Wood Alcohol.

Ninety-SiX, July 9.-The body Of
Curry Taylor was taken to Augusta
on Saturday and that OF Hugh Alton
was buried here Sunday afternoon.
Both died from drinking GONE kind
OF beverage said to contain wood al
cohol. 1t Is most iamentable affair.
All sympathize with Mrs. Alton and
children and The parents of young
Mr.. Taylor. They were employees
OF the cotton mill and were wela
thought Of.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-07-10
EasIcy Carrier Had Narrow Escapc.

Easley, July 5.--John Mauldin
had narrow escape from drowning
while returning from a trip over his
X. f. ID. route. He was attemDting
to cross swollen stream when the
team got over its head. Mr.. Maui
din, holding his mail sack with one
hand, cut the mule loose with the
other, and after stubborn battle
with the rushing water managed to
reach shore. Throughout all his
thrilling experience the carrier never
lost his grip on the mail sack, deliv-
cring 1t safely at the post Office on
his return. muleback. The heavy
rains Of last night and to-day have
washed away many bridges, and the
streams in many localities are re-
ported higher than for years.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-07-10
THE UNION S. s. PICNIC.
Children Will Enjoy Day at Hughs
Pasture Next Tuesday.

The annual picnic OF the Walhalla
sunday schools will be held next
tuesday. July 10th, at Hughs' pas
tnre. Those who expect to attend
are asked 70 congregate at the Ban
tist church by 8 o'clock, not forget
ting to bring well-flled baskets. Au-
tomObiles will be in waiting to con-
vey the crowds to the grounds.
There will he lemonade for all
games for the children. shady walks
for lovers, wide, reclining hillside
for the older people; swings will be
provided, as we'll as sce-Saws, quoits,
etc.
Besides the above the following
athletic events have been arranged
for.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-07-10

If you are a housewife you cannot
reasonably hope to be healthy or
beautiful by washing dishes, sweep
ing and doing housework all day, and
crawling into bed dead tired at night.
You must get out into the open air
and sunlight. If you do this every
day and keep your stomach and bow
els in good order by taking Chamber
lair's Tablets when needed, you
should become both healthy and
beautiful. For sale by all dealers.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-07-10

Buy 1T now. Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy IS al
most certain to be needed before the
summer is over. Buy it now and be
prepared for such an emergency. For
sale by all dealers
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-21
LOG ROLLING
CONTEST, EVERETT

MnchlnistH Union No 100. OF Ev.
erett. IL going 20 have a iog.rollinE
contest next Sunday NJ } .. IN. az
city dock. for the purpose OF rats.
ing funds for the use of sick and
disabled member of the union. who
has resided ia Everett for the past
10 years. No effort IL being spared
10 make the log rolling contest one
of the higgcsi events Of the Kind
ever held in Everett A challenge
has been sent 20 the champion los
rollers % the Northwest 10 come
here and participate. and Everett
has some performers IN this line.
who will meet them In competition.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-21

Pace powder heirs that ''shiny'' lock
unly fxN miputeH ana thyn when
rubbed Oft NeahanA appearance u
worse than ever true com rie xloa
nsautifieF Ia made ~ disneletns an otiN-
inal package of maNatone IN a half mint
witch basel uvntiN rub this lotion ever
face. nVeh and arms every morning "a
heids. AZ daY lens. and youF complex
len sunn 10 clear smooth. EAuny and tree
lfum hieinish
Ercat ADVANTAGES Of a dry shampoo
y that one is not compelled 30 devote
hours C. dtNinG the hair. The hest shaw.
PEG rewdes Il mixture ~ fout ounces
vt urfin fuut aud an afislnai package az
ihvfVN sprinkle a little on the head.
brush through the hair. and h fsfnos -
dust. ell and dandfuff, leuVtnH the scatn
clean. copt aud refreshed. and tho hair
light nuffy aud iusfr0ut
TIE make thln. Khcrt ryelashe. stp~
In Ions. Thick aud silky with a beautiful
curt Apply plain rffeNln 90 the lash
roots With thumb and fofvfinsef daily
RuhbiuG pNrustn On stfaakly systfcwa
VIII make them Ions and sithy ,--sAdvt
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-21
WILL TRY
DRIVER FOR
MANSlAUGHTER

Harry J. Smith. chauffeur OF the
automobile that knocked Mira.
secvca down Monday night, fatally
iniuring her. will be tried for man
slaughter. according 10 statement
made last night by Prosecuting Al.
torney Murphy.
At the inquest held over the death
OF the woman n was clearly proved
that Smith was going at n hiFh
rate OF speed al the time OF the ae'
cldcnt. the eoroner'a jury finding
that the deceased stepped off the
sidewalk at First av. and Spring Vt.
and coilidod with the side 81 an an.
tomoblle going al rate OF speed
greater than allowed by the city
ordinance"
Smith said that he was taking a
party home from the breakers; that
Just before going over the Madison
81. crossing on First. he shifted TO
the intermediate gear. as the
springs on the car were weak, and
he had 10 40 slow over the cross
ings. but shifted back TO the high
after crossing Madison. He saw the
car standing at Spring. but noticed
that the gates were closed. and did
not see the woman standing ON the
sidewalk. lie said that he was
running about two feet from the
curb. and that when the woman
stepped off the sidewalk. she
stepped right In front Of the ma
chine.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-21
FOUND GUILTY

Jury la the federal court in the
case % John NJ. Hanaiker. charged
with fraudulent returns while work.
lng on tho 1910 census. found bin
guilty as charged. but recommended
him 10 the mercy Of fhs court
No evidence WA offered In be-
halt ~ isunHiksr. A motion for a
asw trial will be filed today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-21
GENERAL
CONVENTION
WOMEN'S CLUBS


SAN FRANCISCO. June n The
first OF the delegates 20 the nth
biennial convention Of the General
Federation OF Womena Clubs.
which conVeueH here June Is. reach
ed here today with the arrival from
Los Angeles of Mrs. Josiah Evans
Cowies. first vice president. and
Mrs. Frank ~ shiek. correspond.
ins secretary OF the federation. To.
Night the special train. bearing Mrs
Philip ". Moore. president of the
federation. and other officers. Ia
due.
Up TO today more than 1000 dele
gates have sent In their credentiai
cards, and have been assigned TO
state headquarters,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-21
TAKING UP
BOWS WORK

J. n S,irrat % stirrat q Coesn
has gone TO Prince Rupert. where
he will complete the contract for
the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
that was started BY Matthew Dow
before hS death. The contract calls
for the building OF docks. ware
houses. etc. which will cost $3.50.
Gee.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-21

The following are the average
prices paid ~ local eomnlaalou
merchants 90 the producers ard
prlrss paid ~ the resaiier 10 tho
faffnera Genes pnder .buylnR prize
ara the SUN raid ~ The retailer
nader ~aelslng price, Prices IN all
eases ar. nabfert 20 variation. ac-
cofdinm 80 frsshneaa and sene al
esralleneo. but these prices nnicas
otherwise sndicsssds are for strictly
frat grades.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-03

The western storm center occupies
nearly The eame position as on yestcr-
days map the barometer is falling.
however, 10 the cast II the center and
rising rapidly over the Rocky Noun
iains and extreme Northwest. The
iaiHng pressure has caused local
riOrms ~ considerable violence In the
Migaisnippi Valley and western Lake
Region. Milwaukee reports a maximum
Wind velocity Of IS miles from tho
eaat. accompanied by thunderstorm
during which 112 inches OF ruin fell.
Very warm weather prevails In the
central valleys, with "a temperature OF
90 deg. az FAR north as ST Paul at Z
q. ~. The rise I'm barometer I'm the
west and northwest has caused clear
ing and much colder weather over
those sections, Modena, Utah, reports
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-03

killing frost and 1t is showing at Sher-
idan. Wyoming The barometer con-
tinues high over the East, with the
highest readings over the st. Law
renee Valley; fair weather is general
and moderate temperatures prevail.
Rain IL indicated in this vicinity
during the rext 50 hours. II will be
warmer tonight. Moderate easterly
winds will DC general although squalls
OF higher wind may be expected.
II. Il. COwDRICK,
Official i'm Charge.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-03
4ouo-foN sREvlrlEs

Il. w. Wright returned on this morn
! ings Northwestern train from Flor
ida, where he spent the winter.
Eight births and. four deaths were
reported in Portage township during
the month OF april
Arrangements have been made for
wrestling match al South Range on
Saturday. May 25, between Charles
Salotti OF Calumet and Mnaloff Of
South Range
Marriage licenses were issued today
by the county clerk to Peter Narrai
and Lucy Gedda of Calumet and TO
James Gennara and Marie Mussatto,
also of Calumet
The May party given last evening
at the Masonic temple by the joint
Masonic societies of Houghton. was a
most delightful affair, the attendance
being large and the music and re-
freshmcnts Of the best
The freighter Duluth of the Western
Transit company arrived in Houghton
this morning east bound with mer-
chandise freight. The steamer Ed
ward Smith with barge Lozen. passed
up light this afternoon.
Three Portage Lake boats were reg
lstered for the first time by Inspector
ole Berg OF Superior yesterday. The
boats are owned by Fred Robarge of
the Michigan Smelter ferry. Reid and
Dieter and the Ripley Houghton ferry,
Eleanor.
Thomas w Barry of Chicago has
purchased from the James Healey
agency the residence formerly occu-
pied by Mr.. Blendell in west Hough-
ton. the latter having moved to the
Lake mine. Mr.. Barry has been i'm
the habit of spending his summers
near Aston. He will improve the
property and will occupy the residence
about June I.
Announcement is made that the
third annual library ball will be held
on May 10 at the Amphidrome. It
will be public and everybody is invit-
cd to attend. Klingkammer's orches-
ira will provide music and refresh
ments viii be served.
Eight persons were taken from
Houghton county to the state asylum
for the insane nj Newberry during the
month of April. and there are now
three N the county Jail awaiting COM
mitment. Patients from this county
are still being sent TO Newberry, the