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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-08-06
WESTMINSTER LOCAL NEWS.
improvements to Streets-Rev. Mar
EFT, of Arkansas, on Visit.

Westminster, Aug. Special
Crops are unusually good through
out Oconee county and the farmers
are greatly encouraged. Quite a
number OF farmers say they have the
best prospects they have ever had.
j. A. Durham will close a two
weeks singing school at Clearmonf
this evening at o'clock with a free
concert. Mr.. Durham is very thor
ough in music, and those attending
MS shcOol are fortunate to have such
a great opportunity.
b. NJ. England and +. w. Cannon
are in Atlanta on business.
The ladies of the Civic League are
getting up play to be given in the
near future. 1t is entitled "Al Mar
tins Country &tore.'
The streets of Westminster are
Delhg greatly improved, much need
ed work being done. Quite a lot of
cement walks are being laid, which
greatly adds to the looks as well as
the convenience, especially in bad
weather.
j. NJ. Norris and family left this
week for Hartman, Tenn, whore
Mr. Norris will engage in the shuttle
block business.
John Dortch, Of Lavonia. was a
business visitor here last week.
Rev. A. p. Marett and daughter.
Mrs. J. II. Carter, Of Arkansas, are
here for several weeks visit among
friends. Rev. Marett came to be
present at the Beaverdam Associa-
ton, which is in session this week
at Shiloh, Anderson county.
A series OF three games of ball
will be played here this week be-
tween the local team and Royston.
Ga. The first game was played Mon
DAY afternoon, resulting in defeat
for the home team by score of II
to ~.
Quite number left here this
morning for Shiloh, Anderson coun-
ty, to attend the Beaverdam Asso-
citation.
j. n. Arnold, of Pelzer, was here
Monday on BUSINESS.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-08-06
Zion Local News.

Zion, Aug. 4.-Special: The many
friends of Mr.. Rholetter are very
sorry to learn of his death. He re-
sided near Pleasant Hill. The place
OF interment is unknown to the wri-
ter. He had been in bad health for
some time and death came as re-
lief to him. The family have our
deepest sympathy.
Curtis Hunt and sister, Miss Nina,
OF Oak Grove, were recent guests of
the Misses Manning.
Miss Minnie Burton, Of Walhalla,
was a recent guest at the homes of
e. Nj. Mckee and /. G.. Manning.
Rev Farmer is carrying on pro-
tracted meeting at Pleasant Hill Bap-
tist church.
Mrs. Ida Norris and daughter.
Miss Lily, OF Anderson, were recent
guests of the formers sister. Mrs.
VIM. A. White.
Miss Maggie White, who has been
very sick, is able to be out again.
II. Clifton White, OF Piedmont, is
spending this month with relatives
and friends here, who are always
glad to welcome him.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-08-06
His First Auto Run Fatal,

Huntington, w. Va, Aug. 3.--In
attempting to pass an automobile on
a narrow road skirting the Mud
river, east Of Blue Sulphur Springs,
near here, Joseph l.. Cook, aged 60,
running his new automobile for the
first time, caused it to plunge down
3O-foot embankment into the
river. Mrs. Cook and her son Rus
sell, three years old, were hurled out
OF the car. Cook remained in the
machine until it hit tho bottom. Mrs.
Cook received probably fatal injuries,
according to physicians at the hospi-
tai here. The baby was badly bruis-
ed and Cook seriously injured,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-08-06
Ten Thousand Experiments.

Washington, Aug. 2.-The extent
OF the cooperation the department
OF agriculture is receiving from per-
sons entirely outside the govern
ment service is repeated by the
statement to-day that at present
about 10000 persons are expert
menting with new varieties Of for
eign plants sent by the departments
explorers from all parts of the world.
The department is seeking to ascer-
tain where and under what condi-
tions these strange shrubs, fruits and
grains will thrive.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-08-06
Posses Fire on Each Other,

Cairo, Ga, Aug. 3.-Hardy Rawls
was killed and two other men were
wounded near here early to-day,
when two parties Of citizens search
ing for murderous negro fired upon
each other in the dark. Rawls, Cray
ton Singletary and Zoe Hall, who
were hunting for Ed LeConte. a he
gro who attacked a white family Fri
day midnight, were fired upon by
Lint Singletary and Arch Adams at a
negro hut, where both parties
thought they might find LeConte.
Rawls dropped dead and his compan-
ions returned the fire, wounding one
OF the other party Hall then re-
ceived, load Of shot in the face,
after which the two parties found
out their mistake.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-08-06
INTEREST GROWS IN TUE ROAD.
Walhalla, Anderson and TOwnvillc
People Are to Confer.
ATho State. 5th.)

Interest grows in the project to
Jpen practicable touring route
across the Blue Ridge by way Of
Walhalla and ToXaway. Yesterday
commissioner Watson, in response
20 letters from Anderson, Townville
and 'Walhalla, tentatively appointed
dates, August and -, for meet
ingS on the subject in Anderson and
Ralhalla.
W. NJ. Brown, mayor Of Walhalla,
votes to express his qualification at
the progress made and to promise
ihat officials and citizens OF OcOnee
county will lend their aid toward i'm
1rOVement Of the sections Of high
way occurring reconstruction. He
proposes mass meeting in Wal
halla at some early date, to which
representatives OF the Chambers o.
Commerce of Anderson, Westminster
and Seneca would be invited. "In
lhis way" Mr.. Brown says, we will
All become better acquainted and
can devise ways and means to carry
fhe work forward. Our peo-
gle are very enthusiastic.
FoWnville people put forward the
claim that from Anderson to Wal
halla the best route lies via Town
7iIle rather than via Clemson Col
9ege. j. w. Dickson. secretary Of the
Board Of Trade Of Townvillo, writes
TO ask that no route be settled on
nntil Townvilic shall have been given
hearing. Porter A. Whaley, secre-
tary OF the Anderson Chamber of
Commerce, assures the commissioner
OF his cooperation.
Commissioner Watson says that
the section OF the road badly in need
of improvement is only Sl2 miles
il length.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-08-06
SENECA ITEMS OF INTEREST.
w. j. Duncan Returns from Trip to
EurOpe-VisitOrs from Texas.

Seneca, Aug Especial: John L.
McWhorter arrived in Seneca Monday
night from Jacksonville for months
vacation, making the trip by boat
as far as Charleston.
Mrs. II. Anderson is quite sick at
her residence here. This is distress
ing news to her many friends, who
were pleased to note the improve
ment in her condition during a stav
OF three weeks at Highlands.
Mrs Guy +. Grove and attractive
daughter, Miss Louise, Of Childress,
Texas, are visiting at the home Of
Mr. and Mrs. w. p. Reid. Mr.. Grove
will join them later.
Luke w. Werner is in Snartanburg
for an Indefinite stay.
Misses lvOr and Hannah Brown
LETT Monday for SpartanbuIE, where
they Will join large party from
Chester for camping trit through
the mountains of North Carolina.
Mrs. G. Y. McCarey and daughter.
Clara Werner. returned from High
lands last Friday afternoon.
!. s. Stribling and J. +. McMahan
lctt last week with their families for
Horse Cove, where they will occupy
cottage for several weeks. They
wcro accompanied by l.. w. Werner.
Jr., and Miss Kate McClanahan, Of
Westminster
Mrs. Ethel Ashe and Miss Stella
tincannOn will leave Seneca ncxt
Sunday for visit of several weeks
to their brother, Cliff Fincannon at
Lynchburg, Va.
DR.. JOHN Hopkins returned Mon
day from visit to relatives in Green
vile county.
The friends OF Joe McCarey will
be pleased to know that he is making
good at Highlands, where he is run
nlng stable through the summer
months. He has made many friends
there, both among the permanent
and visiting residents Of this popular
resort
B. l.. Lowry has purchased a hand
some car, and will use it in making
visit to his family in Mississippi,
leaving this week.
Miss Verna Stribling entertained
the guests Of the recent mountain ex-
cursion at tea last Thursday evening,
the afair being given in honor of
her attractive guest, Miss Frances
Wlkle, or Marietta, Ga. Those enjoy
ing the informal affair wero Misses
Mary Julia Reid, Sue Ellen Hunter
and Frances Wikle; Messrs. Oliver
Doyle, Will and John Edwards and
j. w. Stribling
delightful event Of the past week
was the moonlight picnic and water
melon cutting, given by the young
men to the young ladies of the place,
at the dam.
Several young men attended the
dance at Clemson last Thursday
night
The dance last Friday evening was
attended by number Of visitors
.|'N N9'EhbOri1G tuWus J. 0u.-
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-08-06
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION.

Pursuant to an order of the Coun-
ty Board Of Education of Oconee
County, South Carolina, notice is
hereby given that a Special Election
Will be held at the school house in
Oakway School District, on Satur-
day, August 9th, 1918, for the pur-
pose of voting upon the question Of
'eTT'nE 2U additional extra two mills
upon an me ra3l and personal nrnn-.
"r'N iN 0akwNy School District, No,
., t"r school purposes il said dis
CriCt. ...
A. aatG election each eipGtor fayor-
ing -Ae proposed levy shaii cast bal
lot containing the word Eyes" print
ed or written thereon, and each elec-
tor opposed to said levy shall cast a
ballot containing the word mo"
printed or written thereon.
AT the said election only such
electors as return real or personal
property for taxation, and who ex-
hibit their tax receipts and registra-
tion certificates as required in gener-
raj elections, shall be allowed to vote.
Polls will DO opened at. 7 O'Clock
a. M. and will close at O'Clock D. N.
Fl. j. MYERS,
w. N. BRUCE,
]. W. BEARDEN,
Trustees Of Oakway School District,
No. 5, Managers.
July S3, 1918. 30-S2
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-08-06
Lincoln's Son Celebrates 10th Year

Manchester, VT, Aug. 2.--Robert
7. Lincoln, son Of President Lincoln
and former Secretary of War, to-day
is Septuagenarian. He celebrated
his 10Th birthday last evening with
dinner party which included Hor-
ace G.. Young and Geo. II. Thatcher,
OF Albany, and Robt. NJ. Janney, or
Philadelphia, who, with Mr. Lincoln,
comprise what is called the Lincoln
'lour-scme.' Mr.. Lincoln is hale
and hearty and enjoys his round of
golf every pleasant afternoon.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-08-06
Suffered Eczema 80 Ycars--Now Well

Seems a long time to endure the
awful burning, itching, smarting.
skin-disease known as "tetter''--an-
other name for eczema. Seems good
to realize also, that DR.. Hobson's
Eczema Ointment has proven a per-
feet cure. Mrs. d. l.. Kenney writes:
II cannot sufficiently express my
thanks to you for your DR.. Hobson's
Eczema Ointment. 1t has cured my
letter, which has troubled me for
over tifty years" All druggists, or
by mail, soc. Pfeiffer Chemical Co.,
st. Louis, Mo-, Philadelphia, Pa. ad.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-08-06
THE NETZOV PIANO
An Instrument of Superior
Quality.

There is no flaw in the Netzow
scale; it has treble clear as crys-
tai; Is sympathetic as the human
voice in the middle register; and
full, resonant and rich in the base.
The action OF the NetGow Piano Is
so finely balanced and even that it
gives the performer a means Of the
most accurate Interpretation.
For sale on right .Grms and at
right prices.
IL. w. GRUBBS, WalInaIIa, 8. @.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-08-06
Hucrta Will Not AbdiCatc.

Mexico City. Aug. 2.-Forcign in
ierfcrencc in the conduct Of the task
Of paciiication will not be tolerated
by Provisional President Huerta. He
proposes to stay in the Presidency,
and Will brook no interference on the
part OF nationals or foreigners. This
Setermlnation was expressed In a
statement issued this evening by DR..
a Urrutia, Mexican Minister of the
BnSerior, on behalf OF the President.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-08-06
Finley Has Not Resigned.

Washington, Aug. 2.-The report
from Atlanta to the effect that Presi-
dent Finley, Of the Southern Rail-
road, was to resign September | was
emphatically denied yesterday at the
company's offices in this city. Mr..
Finley's confidential secretary said
there was no truth in the rumor
He stated it was the second time
within the last two months that such
a report had been circulated.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-08-06
Beats Camefs Record.
(Helmet, Cal, Dispatch }

VTIeImet, Cat, DlsDatch.)
Charles r. Kickoff, of this place,
has not touched water for four years.
Neither has he taken liquor or any
liquid save that secured by absorb
ing the Juice Of fruits. Some years
ago Rickoff, who Is the son OF a mil
lionaire living at Orange City, Iowa,
determined to try a health cure of
his own invention, He lived In the
open air every possible moment,
drank nothing, and ATE nothing but
nuts and fresh fruit. He says he Ia
In perfect health.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-08-06
Risked Life to Save Children

Rochester, N. Y, Aug. 2.-Elsie
Parish, writer Of children's verses.
and Mrs. VIM. Sterling, Of Pittsford,
sucked the wounds OF two children
bitten by dog at Miss Parish's sum
mer home. 1t was later determined
by Cornell chemists that the animal
had rabies. All four to-day show
symptoms of hydrophobia and are
under treatment.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-08-06
Negro Kills Deputy Sheriff.

Greensboro, N. c., Aug. 2.-R. L.
Balm, a deputy sheriff, was shot and
Killed tonight at Pomona, a village
near here, by Jim McCloud, a negro,
whom he was trying to arrest. Nc
Cloud, after taking part in a disturb
ance that grew out OF an argument
ever q banana, had armed himself
with a shotgun and defied arrest. He
ssca ped after killing Balm.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-08-06

Toe u',@r DAY ~ Ghiyagn 70 arm
eg' woman cast ,Ivr O>Uol FOR she
81. tu,e, Scratching" taL &rNats
with her foot. This may seem to in
riicate that she is somewhat Of an old
hen, but we feel sure there are lots
N women in the country who could
even though armless, footless and
headless, cast a ballot more iatelli-
gently than some men who have
voted for many years. And at that
we are not rampant advocate of
Votes for wimmin"; but if the dear
girls want to vote. why not let 'em?
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-08-06

William w. Ball has been made
editor of the Columbia State, to take
the place Of William e. Gonzales dur
ing the latter's absence from South
Carolina in the capacity Of Minister
1v Cuba. Mr.. Ball is a well-known
newspaper man, possessing signal
ability. and The State and Mr.. Ball
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-08-06

W. }. Ouucan Nag arrived /. Hrn.
eca from a tvur of ooalo ien.tn .A
Europe. The especial object Of Mr..
Duncan's visit was the meeting Of
me International Sunday School Con-
ference in Switzerland.
Miss Mary Julia Reid entertained
the members of her set at a delight
iul social junction on Monday morn
ing in honor Of Miss Frances Wikle.
Tables were placed for games, and
at the close a delicious ice course
was served.
George Parker, Of Georgetown, is
visiting his family here, who have
been visiting in Seneca for some
weeks.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-08-06

Over in Chester the other day two
negroes "fout it out" over some
peaches, one negro being almost kill
ed, the other seriously hurt. Gee!
II the cassus belli had been a water
melon doubtless there would have
been race riot
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-08-06

Creek Baptist church and died in the
hope Of blessed immortality. About
week before he passed away he
spoke of his peace with God and told
his children he wanted them to meet
him in heaven.
Mr.. Rholetter is survived by his
devoted wife, four sons-Lawrence
Lester, Reid and Mackey Rholetter;
three Misses Essie and
Melvenia Rholetter and Mrs. Lee Pei
frey. He leaves, besides his immedi-
ate family, five brothers and one sis
ter, as follows: John, Joeberry,
Nicholas, Daniel and Golman Rholet-
ter, and Mrs. Lucy Swofford, all of
whom reside in Pulaski township, in
the western part Of the county.
Mr.. Rholetter was an honest, hard
working farmer citizen and leaves
many friends who sympathize with
the stricken family.
His body was buried at Long Creek
this afternoon at o'clock. Funeral
services were conducted by Rev. l..
ID. Chambers.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-08-06
COUNTY CLAIMS APPROVED.

The following is list of county
claims approved by the Board of
County Commissioners on Friday,
August 1st, 1913:
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-08-06
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION.

Pursuant to an order of the Coun-
ty Board Of Education of Oconee
County, South Carolina, notice Is
hereby given that a Special Election
will be held at the school house in
Neville School District, No. 25, on
Saturday, August 10th. 1913, for the
purpose Of voting upon the question
Of j"NyiH" Al, 3d''GonaI extra two
m'lIs Ea2 up0U &U tho real ana per
s"-:. arrECriT iu NuF,', ScuUO. Dis
uict, No. rs. fCr school purposes in
sail dis'ricc.
At said election %,>-h otector Tavcr-
ing the proposed levy snail casr q bal
lot containing the word Eyes" print
ed or written thereon, and each cleo
tor opposed to said levy shall cast a
ballot containing the word mo"
printed or written thereon.
At the said election only such
electors as return real or personal
property for taxation, and who ex-
hibit their tax receipts and registra-
ton certificates as required in gene
raj elections, shall be allowed to vote.
Polls will be opened at o'clock
a. m. and will close at o'clock D. m.
TOM DEATON,
w. u. BLANCHETT,
j. H. CRUMPTON,
Trustees Of Neville School District,
No. 25, Managers.
Aug. 8, 1913. 32-33
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-08-06

Some men are honest--just as
some women are silent.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-08-06
A. Nj. RhOlettcr Dead.
(Tugaloo Tribune, 5th.)

The death Of Allen Mackey Rho
letter occurred at his home on RAM
says Creek, about tiye miles north of
westminster, yesterday morning at
l. l B o'clock. Mr.. Rholetter had been
sick since the middle Of March, suf-
ferlng from complication Of trou-
bles. His death, although sad, did
not come Unexpectedly.
Mr.. Rholetter was in his 55th
year, and was born in the Holly
springs section of the county. His
rather was the late Joeberry Rho
letter, who came to the United States
from the German Empire in the early
part OF the nineteenth century. The
elder Rholetter was accidentally
Killed by falling tree on Stump
house mountain eoc~ ,ftc~ 40 cIoso
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-07-27
Prough Attributes Success to Long Arm
Finger ssz Inches


Frank Belt, now a resident of Keo-
kuk, made the pitcher out of Willie
Prough, the leading mount artist or
the Southern league, just the same as
he made ball playing third baseman
out of young Red Corridor, the star
of the Cub infield OF interest to the
fans, the Birmingham (Ala.) Age-Her-
aid of recent issue had the following
short story on its sporting page:
"Wee Willie" Prough is the premier
pitcher of the Southern league with
his wonderful record of Is victories
and four defeats. And Bill says the
cause of it is the wonderful length Of
his arm. Recently to satisfy an Idle
curiosity, Prough measured from fin
ger tip to finger tip and was astoun6-
ed at the result. He measured 81A
inches. He is but feet 2 inches tall.
When the elongated Highlander
winds up and prepares to deliver, op,
posing players become baffled at the
waving fingers which shoots the pei
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-07-27
SENEFF BRILLIANT,
!. THEN GROWS WEAK
keokuk Loses the Ninth out of Eleven
Road Games in Defeat at OF
tumwa, Saturday
to 6.
GARRISON GROWS STRONG
Was Soft Tor the Indians in the
Early Games But There in the
Pinches-Locals Get
10 Hits.
Especial to The Gate City.l

OTTUMWA, Iowa, July 26.-Ot-
tumwa won one of the most interest
ing games of the season here this aft
ernoon from the Manush Indians, )
to 6. Seneff pitched brilliant bali
for six innings but weakened in the
seventh and Ottumwa pounded out a
victory. Rhinehart, a new outfleider.
secured from st. Joe, made his debut
and was big factor in the locals
victory.
His hit knocked in two runs in the
seventh, and with the count tied, he
stole home. Garrison was hit hard
in the early frames of the contest
but was strong in the pinches. Sen
eff opened the third with hit, wen,
to second on Miller's sacrifice, toog
third on McGaffigan's hit and scored
on Wallis error. Singles by Manusn,
Kline and Miller and Martins double
enabled the Indians to score four in
the following round. Miller and Jacks
singles Ind Pat Hilly's triple enabled
the visitors to count twice again in
the seventh Callahan and Kensel
walked in the fourth and scored when
Wall knocked a long homer over the
center field fence. Singles by samp-
son, Link, Garrison. Rhinehart ana
Kensel and Wallis double and Rhine.
harris steal of home enabled the
Speed Boys to count five times in the
seventh and romp away with the
game.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-07-27

let across the platter at a remarkable
speed. Bill says the wonderful length
Of bis arms causes the smoke to be
generated. Walter Johnson. conceded
to- be the speediest pitcher in the ma.
jors, exceeds Prough's measurement,
by one-fourth of an inch.
Prough is slated to go to the mai
ors this season. Although he was civ
en- trial in 1912 the twirler did moi
have the necessary experience and
lacked finish. However, since that
time he has acquired fine know.
ledge of clever tactics and appears to
be one of the smartest pitchers in the
Southern. Another cause of Proueh,s
success is his determination to avoid
cutting the middle of the plate. Bill
always works the corners
There is but one setback Wee vii
lie is slow on his feet and is not a
very good fielder. His record this sea.
son has been Is victories, 4 losses and
| tie. Price, Coyaleski and Elmer
Brown follow the Baron.