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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-08-14
Death Of Mrs. j. o. Is. Haley.
(Tugaloo Tribune, 13th.)

The death Of Mrs. Florence Haley,
wife Of J. o. B. Haley, which occur
red at their home here last Wednes-
day morning at about o'clock, was
a great shock to her relatives and
friends. 1t was known that she was
in delicate health, but very few knew
that she was critically III.
Mrs. Haley was daughter Of Mrs.
NJ. j. Haley, now Of Greenville, and
was born near Townville 43 years
ago. She Is survived by her devoted
husband, two sons and five daught-
ers. The children are Ervine, Docha,
Eula, Curtis. Venice, Elenor and
Helen Grace. The little babe, Helen
Grace, is only ten weeks old. Mrs.
Haley leaves also the following bro
theirs and sisters: II. p. Haley, OF
Dacusville; J. c. Haley, Grccnvillc; !;
Mrs. f.. NJ. Bruce, OF VanAlstyne,
Texas; Mrs. J. w. Gilreath and Mrs.
II. y. Wakefield, Of Greenville, and
Mrs. J. S. Beardcn, of Oakway.
Mrs. Haley was a consistent men,
ber Of the Baptist church here and
was an estimable Christian lady. She
had many friends who deeply sympa-
thiZe with the hcart-broken husband
and children in their irreparablc
loss.
Her body was buried In the ceme-
terry Of Bethel Baptist church at Oak
way Thursday in the presence OF
many sorrowing friends. IMlneral
services were conducted by her pas
tor, Rev. +. G. Lavender, Of West
minister.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-08-14
SAYS HIS MAIL IS RIFLED.
Senator LaFOlIcttc Makes Charge
Against IiitchcOck's Men.

Washington, Aug. 2.-Senator La
Toilette to-day charged officials Of
the post office department with rihing
his mail in an attempt to learn the
results Of an investigation he was
making into conditions In the postal
service. He showed the Senate a
bundle of letters which he declared
had been opened before he received
them.
"My mail was subjected to espion-
age almost Russian in character" de
clared Senator La Toilette. 81 hav,
here bundle of letters showing that
my mail was opened in violation of
the law and riiled by some one hos
tile to the purposes | had in making
the investigation"
The charge was made In connection
with the provision of the post Office
appropriation, which would permit
employees to join associations and
petition Congress for redress or
grievances.
Senator La Toilette said he had
sent out 900 letters to postal en-
ployees asking for exact conditions in
the service.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-08-14
Indian Killed on Track.

Near Rochelle, Ill.,, an Indian went
to sleep on a railroad track and was
killed by the fast express. He paid
for his carelessness with his life.
Often 1t Is that way when people
neglect coughs and colds. Don't risk
your life when prompt use Of DR..
Kings New Discovery will cure them
and so prevent dangerous throat or
lung trouble. at completely cured
me, in a short time, Of a terrible
cough that followed a severe attack
Of grip" writes J. r. Watts, Floy-
dada, Texas, "and ! regained fifteen
pounds in weight that | had lost"
Quick, safe, reliable and guaranteed.
soc. and 81. Trial bottle free at all
druggists
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-08-14
Farmers Institutes.

Editor Keowee Courier: The Far
mers' Institutes Of the county will
be on the following dates and at the
following places:
Blue Ridge. August 81, at 10
o'clock a. m.
Cross Roads, August 20, at 10 a.
m.
On account Of changing the dates
at Salem it will be necessary for it
to bo left out. I regret this very
much.
trust that great interest will he
taken in these important meetings,
and that they will be we'll attended.
All are urged to attend, both ladies
and gentlemen, old and young.
We are looking forward for good
times on these occasions.
NJ. G.. Holland, Agent.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-08-14
Clean Up Your Premises.

All persons living in the town Of
Walhalla are requested to make Il
general cleaning up Of their premises.
This is the time of the year that we
need to be very careful. Clean out
your hog pens and closets during the
next few days, as we will send man
around on tour Of inspection after
the Goth. and all places not cleaned
will be ordered cleaned up. Will
also say that on Saturday evening
from 2 to 6 o'clock any and all who
would like to have lime to sprinkle
around the place can get same, free
of charge, for sanitary purposes.
w. NJ. Brown, Mayor.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-08-14
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NOTICL OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
i I'd DISCHARGE,

Notice Is hereby given that the un-
dersigned will mako application to
d. A. Smith, Judge of Probate for
Oconee County, in the State OF South
Carolina, at his Office at Walhalla
court House, on Saturday, the 7th
day or September, 1912, at 4 o'clock
IN the forenoon, or as soon thereafter
as said application can be heard, for
leave to make final settlement Of
the estate OF c. G. Martin, deems
ed, and obtain final discharge as ADJ
ministrator Of said estate.
J, ID. MARTIN, Administrators.
August 7, 1912. 1926
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-08-14
To Beautify Baptist Cemetery.

All those who are interested in the
Baptist cemetery will please meet
there, or they may send some help,
Friday morning, at 8 o'clock, for the
purpose of cleaning off and beautify-
ing the cemetery.
w. NJ. Brown, for Committee.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-08-14

81 was cured Of diarrhoea by one
dose Of Chamberlain Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy" writes M. e.
Geb.ardt, Oriole, Pa. There is moth
ing better. For sale by all dealers.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-08-14

WE WANT to buy one-half million
D0gwood and Persimmon Shuttle
Blocks, from 1215 to 23 inches IN
length. Prices range from $4,000
per thousand downward. See D. L..
Norris, Manager, Tho Southern smut
tie e. Bobbin Co., Westminster, 8. q.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-08-14
Missouri Representative Unscatcd.

Washington, Aug. 12.-Represen-
tative Theron E. Catlin, of Missouri,
Republican, was unseatcd tonight as
q member Of the House OF 3epresen-
tatives, and his Democratic opponent,
who contested the election, Patrick
#. Gill, was seated amid wild en-
thusiasm from the Democratic side
The vote TO unseat Catlin, who was
charged with violation of the Mis-
souri, laws governing campaign ex-
pcnses, was l21 to II. Gill was
seated by vote Of 106 to 70, with
% voting present.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-22
HIs Efforts Unappreclassd.

Charles H. Sheriff.. minister to the
Argentine Republic. who has been In
the United States telling business or
ganizations about the opportunities
to get wealthy from trade with South
America, received a call from middle
aged woman who approached him In
western city with the statement 81
am going to assist you in your work" +"
"Yesf" said Mr.. Sheriff.. II am 60
Ing to take some OF these lecture
dates OF your hands and give them
myself. BY the way, how much do
you get night for them p Mr.. Sher-
rill related with a directness which
carried conviction that he did not get
red cent and paid his expenses be-
sides. Well" said the caller, In
great anger, as she founced to the
door, Il thought you were a business
man, but 1t seems that you are only
doing a great injury to the lecture
market in this section"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-22

Before the advent Of the American,
beekeeping In Cuba was in decidedly
primitive state. the hives being make
shift affairs and very often royal palm
trunks when the American and 9th.
81 foreign settlers began to come to
Cuba. modern appliances began 10 ap.
scar. aud now The use Of the modern
eNe is we'll established with both
natives amt fore gaers There has
sGsued aetter man cement Of apiaries
md a sreater production oi gooi
oney Ike proc sses OF collecting
.oney IN Cuba dlffe in nc essential
arlieulars from tose in TIE tniies
Il ties Tho honey Is generally brough
he msrkei IN strained form. this
recess beinE eifec'ei at the srlars
ne exrortalion o. honey and bees
TX rom Cuba now constitutes an ~
ortsnt financial Elm According &c
oiaeiai statistics O laa9 here Ma
< rr,ed Of honey otal of a.7ei 6s2
.5ands The exvo.ss of beeswax
mounted 10 l.623.35s ponuds-Jour-
al OF the society Of Ar's
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-22

Sundays Oklahoman had an editor
ial about the Oldest papers in the state.
The Chieftain ranks them all with
the exception of the Indian Journal at
Eufaula. The Chieftain was founded
September /, 1882, and consequently
will be 80 years old next September
The Chieftain was here when the first
train was run west to Tulsa from Vim
ita and long before there was a single
section line within the boundaries of
what is now the state of Oklahoma.
The Chieftain was husky, prosperous
weekly when old Oklahoma was open
ed on April 22, 1889. The Chieftain
was a member Of the first press as
sociation organized in old Indian Ter
ritory when there were only five news
papers published within the bounds
OF Oklahoma 1t has witnessed the
development Of great state from
wild Indian country. The present
has had charge for more
than q years.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-22
Ankiets for Hathers.

A curio shop at Atlantic City is Of
fering for sale as a novelty anklets
made of various materials, from gold
to hard rubber. Some time ago Mrs,
Harold F. Mccormick Of Chicago was
reported to have introduced the ank.
let style by wearing one of solid gold
with bangles and the question will
the anklet become popular" was a
subject for much discussion In soci-
ETY. Of the Lake City. The Atlantic City
dealer seems to have solved the Ques-
tion. for his circular reads in part:
The anklet will be the correct thing
with all well dressed bathers this sea.
son. Call and see these of filagree
silver, with or without extra orna-
mentation, and made to fit any per.
son.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-22

The curious powers and duties OF
the coroner. under traditional law, are
illustrated by recent incident at
Southgate, England Some workmen
digging In the Amberley Road found
a large number of ancient coins. I'm
mediately the coroner was called and
he empanelled jury,
An expert numismatist testified that
the coins were Long Cross" pennies
of the reign Of Henry III, 1907 to 1879.
The Jury then found verdict that the
coins were ancient, that they had been
concealed and that their depositor was
unknown.
Then seize the coins as the Kings
treasure trove," said the coroner-and
he did.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-22

the prayer meeting and the Sunday
school. There are a great many lay
men who have neither the tempera
ment nor the training for public teach
ing or public prayer; we blame them
because they do not take up work for
which they are not prepared. but which
lis the only work that is offered to
them.
The church is not merely a school
Il is an industrial organization. The
minister is not merely teacher; he is
a captain of spiritual industry But
the industry which ought to be carried
on by others under general guidance
and inspiration has been thrown on
him, and. dividing his energies be-
tween teaching and administration, he
is not able to do either very well.
The church of Christ does not want
more ministers nearly so much as it
wants more laymen; not passengers,
but crew; not an army looking on to
see how David viii fight, but an army
which will follow David into the bat.
tie; not sentimentalists, but men of
devout spirit inspiring practical phil
men who are not only
harmless as doves, but also wise as
men Of worldly wisdom, who
will use in the service of the church
their practical good sense in making
it effectual for promoting the kingdom
of heaven in the community, and help
ing to make 1t truly "at hand.'
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-22

stores could do a larger business, EN-
ploy more people, and new concerns
would start. Every person owning
real estate or a business here would
see it grow more valuable.
Even the man with nothing would
gain. There would be more property
to tax. hence more public improve
ments. With more money in circula-
ton our fra-ernal societies, churches,
and clubs could serve the community
more efficiently.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-22
sauces tor Elsh ara Meats.

Appropriate sauces for serving with
roast beef. tomato catsup. grated
torseradish. roast mutton, stewed
gooseberries roast lamb. mint sauce;
-oast pork. apple sauce; roast turkey
cranberry or celery, plum or Crane,
roat chicken. current Jelly; boiled
turkey. oyster sauce. broiled steak
mushrooms. fried onions; pigeon pie,
mushroom sauce: roast goose. apple
sauce fried salmon, egg sauce;
broiled mackerel. stewed gooseber
ries: boiled or baked Ash. white cream
sauce: boiled mutton. caper sauce:
roast venlson or duck. currant Jelly
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-22
WHAT THE CHURCH NEEDS.

We have treated the church as
though it were simply school. and
the minister simply a teacher. We
have treated religion and theology as
synonyms, and substituted talking
about religion for practleing it. We
have summed up the whole of Christs
commission by the word preach, and
we have left out heal the sick.
cleanse the iepers. raise the dead. cast
out devils
We have melted the laity to work.
but the only work we have given them
to do Is the wor6 Of religious teaching
and public Worship on small scale. in
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-22
Scientist Gone Astrav.

The serpent is even wiser than the
woman tells us. according to Profes-
sor Maynard, the noted educator of
Cambridge, Mass. In startling state.
ment the professor declared that as a
result of study of snakes he is con-
vinced that had they been able to de.
velop hands and feet instead of being
Obliged to crawl their brains would
have enabled them to dominate the
world.
In that event, he asserts, man prob
ably would have remained in print.
tive. savage state. or possibly even as
an ape.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-22

Laugh and the world laughs with
you, weep and you weep alone" Don't
be downcast, don't feel blue for you
have a good laugh coming for Casey
Jones is among the local theatrical
bookings which comes to this city in
the near future, Don't fail to see
Casey when he arrives. He's a Jolly
good fellow. full of witty sayings and
win hand you an evening of rare pleas
ure Casey Jones is a play written for
laughing purposes only, contains a
bunch of good songs. has a real plot
and is interesting throughout. II is
simple. refined and entertaining. See
Casey Jones and you win feel better.
Coming to the Grand Theatre, Tues
day. January %
Casey Jones, a farce comedy in four
spasms will soon be seen at the local
playhouse here. This play is billed as
a comedy with laugh from the first
to the last act. 1t contains an inter-
esting story, funny situations, clever
witicisms and much music. 1t is clean.
moral and refined and does not resort
to low comedy to obtain laughter but
Is a cecerly written story Casey
Jones entertains; it drives away the
blues and gives you a happy feeling.
Casey Jones is in the hands of a cap
able company so be on hand when
Casey Jones arrives. Coming to the
Grand Tuesday, January 2S.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-22

Oklahoma democrats ought to be for
Governor Wilson for president and
would be were it not for the manipu-
lations of a bunch of politicians who
are playing horse with Champ Clark.
Wilson Is without doubt the strongest
man in the race for the democratic
nomination and Oklahoma ought to
get right and stop fooling.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-22
THE sTAYER.

| like to have a friend blow in to
talk with me a while, few bewhisker-
ed yarns to spin, all in the olden
style. But old Bill Wax, he comes
along at maybe eight o'clock. and then,
till sounds the midnight gong, he fills
the air with talk. He talks Of goose
bones and the like discusses weather
charts. until we long to see him hike
before he breaks our hearts We often
hint he should be gone when we'd to
bed repair, we sit around and sigh and
yawn, but little does he care: he winds
his larynx up and yawps concerning
high and low barometers, and also
crops we raised ten years ago. The
languish in their chairs their
tortured mother squirms, and granny
fans herself and swears in pious. eul-
tured terms. The hours drag on and
still he racks our souls with tiresome
tales, until we wish the old Bill Wax
were shot with rusty nails. OH Gen
tie Reader when you call on friends
ut eyentide, just lean your chair
against the wall and let your language
slidei but when these friends keep
looking at the clock upon the shelf.
hen take your overcoat and hat. and
promptly chase yourself--Walt Mason.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-22

You have the name Of regarding
all your acquaintances with suspi
cion."
I'm sorry to hear 1t. I'm not in
the least suspicious"
That's good news. Let me have a
fiye-spot until tomorrow, will your"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-22

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce E. J. Mcbride of Big Cabin as
a candidate for the office of County
Clerk of Craig County. subject to the
action OF. the Democratic primary.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-22

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce Robt. L, Chamberlin as a can
didate for the Office OF Sheriff OF Craig
County subject to the action OF the
Democratic primary.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-22

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounee L. p, Smart as a candidate for
the Office of Sheriff of Craig County,
Oklahoma, subject to the Democratic
primary, August, 1912.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-22

4 portion OF our people seem dis.
inclined to patronize the home mer-
Ichant except when they can't help it.
They will ask grocer to deliver a
yeast cake to their back door. But
when 1t comes to ordering winters
supply of canned goods, they write to
some distant department store.
1t should be needless to say that if
everyone did thus, we should have
stores to rent, fewer opportunities for
people to earn living at home.
On the contrary, if we all bought
everything possible at home, our
stores could keep even better stocks.
1t is great convenience to be able
TO make selections from a good line
Of goods at home This becomes pos
sible where everyone Loyalty supports
the home merchants.
Under such circumstances existing
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-22
Another View.

"They say that old men won't do
for business these days"
"Oh, l don't know. When they get
too old to be interested In canoes or
mandolins or race horses. I find EN-
pretty good for work"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-22

The Chieltain is authorized to an.
nounce the candidacy of II. E. Riden.
hour for reelection to the office of
Sheriff of Craig County. Oklahoma,
subject to the action OF the Democratic
Primary Of August. 1912.
H. E. RIDENHOUR.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-22
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Chieftain is authorized to an.
nounce the candidacy of e. N. William
son, to the Office Of Register Of Deeds
of Craig County, Oklahoma, subject
to the action of the Democratic
Primary of August. 1912.
E. N. WILLIAMSON.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-22

| hereby announce myself for re.
election to the office of County Clerk
of Craig County subject to the action
of the Democratic primary of August.
1912. II. f. NIX.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-22

The insinuation by Champ Clark
that Mr.. Folk might bolt the next CON
vention comes with poor grace from
one who is now boiling the last demo-
cratic platform. says Mr.. Sanders, the
Folk campaign manager. Which, come
to think of it, leaves the Clark rooters
with very few words available for re-
tort purposes. Kansas City Times.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-22

Mr. d. J, Mcbride of Big Cabin has
his announcement for the office of
county clerk in this issue. Mr. Be-
Bride has lived at Big Cabin for the
last two years and has been engaged
as bookkeeper and teacher His can
didacy is subject to the democratic
primary
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-22

The Chieftain is authorized to an.
nounee the name Of Geo, II. Ogden as a
candidate for County Treasurer of
Craig County, subject to the action of
the Democratic primary in August.
1912. GEO. II. OGDEN
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-10-27

nave occupied they nave Deen Gay
Iaborers, ~orking at their desks as
many hours as the workman who is
industrious and faithful to his task.
The very fact that they have been
selected as candidates for the office Of
president and vice president OF these
United States is an illustration Of one
of the great boasts OF the American
people that the man who is faithful 10
his trust. honest in his work. fearless
and courageous in his opinions, will in
time be noticed and receive a reward.
They have watched with concern every
side Of our political life that enters
into the government OF our people,
voicing their approval or disapproval
Of situations as they arose.
...-. Are Typical Americans.
No one can safely challenge the
soundness Of their views or their lead
ership where economic questions enter
into our governmental affairs. They
are typical Americans.
Governor Wilson and Governor Mar
shall have both been before the people
when they received the approval Of a
majority of the citizens of their re-
spective states for the high office Of
governor. If it be the good fortune
Of the country to have these two gen
tlemen occupy the presidency and vice
presidency OF these United States we
have the assurance that N their deeds
and acts they viii labor to remove the
unrest that has been created in the ad.
ministration Of our governmental az
fairs and that there viii be equal laws
for all the people and not special laws
and special protection. and that the
highest,ideals of a government Of the
people, by the people and for the peo-
pie viii be brought into fullest reslizs-
fion