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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-04-23

Referring to the opinion recently
expressed by The Courier that "a
great banquet is being spread in the
Democratic hail." the Manufacturers
Record asks, Where is the Daniel
to interpret the handwriting on the
wall?' Oh, well, if it happens
to appear once more, as it did in
Daniels time, Meme, Meme, Tekel,
Upharsin," we will all know what it
means, and we will not need the as
sistance of an Interpreters; and if the
invisible hand springs something new
on us, Woody will interpret it for us.
why should we worry and get a
n
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-04-23
Benjamin John Admits Murder.

Camden, S. c., April 19.-It de-
veloped to-day that Rev. Benjamin
John, a Syrian, charged with the
murder Of his companion, Abe Mi
chael, had confessed to his attorney
that he committed the deed and
stated that he and Michael got in a
dttnculty and agreed to fight and
Michael pulled a pistol. John
Wrenched the gun from his hand and
shot him twice. His reason for not
~surrendering is that he knew moth
ing of the laws and was afraid he
would not receive proper protection.
He says the weapon could be found
near the place of the killing. He
will plead self-defense.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-04-23
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION.

Notice is hereby given that pursu-
ant to an order OF the County Board
or Education Of Oconee County, an
election will be held at Picket Post
School House, District No. At, on
SATURDAY, the Sd day of MAY,
1913, for the purpose OF voting upon
the question of levying an extra tax
or TWO MILLS upon all the real
and personal property in said dis
trict for school purposes. Only vot-
ers living in the district will be al
lowed to vote, and before doing so
each n must show his registra ton
certificate and last tax receipt.
All persons favoring said levy
shal cast a ballot containing the
word YES" written or printed
thereon, and all persons opposing
said levy shall cast a ballot contain
ing the word mo" written or printed
thereon.
j. N. RUTHERFORD,
w. n. TODD,
PAUL ALEXANDER,
Trustees of District No. At.
April 23, 1913. 1918
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-04-23
COUPLE MARRIED ar ELBERToN
Miss Arlie Ray and James II. Farmer.
Groom q Walhalla Boy.

The following item, taken from the
Eberton Star OF Tuesday of last
week will be read with interest by
many Oconee friends of the groom,
TO whom we extend hearty c%ongratu-
lations, and to the young couple
every good wish for a long and happy
tourney through life:
"a marriage which was a surprise
10 their many friends was that Of
Miss Arlie Ray and James r. Far
mer, which occurred at the home of
MIR. and Mrs. James w. Ray on Mon
day evening at s O'Clock.
Arrangements had been made to
motor to Bowman, where the cere-
mony was to take place, but on ac-
count of the inclemency OF the wea-
Their this idea was given up, and it
was decided that they should be
married at the home of the brides
brother. Those witnessing the mar
rlage were Mr.. and Mrs. James w.
Ray and Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Ray, Rev.
w. II. Rich performing the ceremony.
THE news of the wedding of this
popular couple was a surprise TO
many people. While it was generally
GUESSED that it would take place some
lay, few of their friends thought that
1t would be so soon.
mis- Ray is one of Elberton's
sweetest and most attractive young
ladies', and is loved by all who know
her. She numbers her friends and
admirers by the score, and all who
know her wish for her the very best
things in life, for she truly deserves
all the good that can be wished for
her.
Mr.. Farmer is an upright and
deserving young man of our city, and
his good luck in winning such a Iowa
Die and capable young woman speaks
well for him. He is at present con-
nected with Vaughan's barber shop
and his friends extend good wishes
for his future.
Mr.. and Mrs. Farmer will make
their home with Mr.. and Mrs. James
w. Ray for a few weeks, on North
Mcintosh street."
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-04-23
Tho Trees of Yesterday
(Harry r. &

Harry r. Hughs.)
Alas, alas, that l have lived
The t~houghtless day to see
When men should hold so slight
ingly
The things that used to be!
The hearts hat loved to beautify
Lie silent in the grave;
Their labors, much despised and
scorned,
Alas, there's none to save.
Ye trees who heralded in the spring.
Yen see it ne'er again
TomorrOw's u shall see yOu ali
BY ruthless aXmen Slain!
Ge monuments Of those who were
o tell to those who are
That We some loving heart did bless
And cursed who dared to mar.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-04-23
Frenzied Husband Murders Wife.

Cochran, Ga, April 21.-While
his wife, from whom he had been
separated for some time, was visiting
at his home to see their SON, who
was i'll, A. j. Thompson fired a bull
let into her body and then turned the
gun on himself, inflioting injuries
from which both will die.
Thompson and wife both had GUS
tody Of the child, who lived half of
the time with his mother and the
other half with his father. Mrs.
Thompson called at Thompson's
home this morning to g her son.
When Thompson entered the room
he drew a pistol and shot his wife
and himself.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-04-23

day. Not only did he honor himself
and his town, but he brought distinc-
ton to the county in that he con-
tinued Oconee as the holder Of the
"O%ratorical Cup" for a second year.
Last year Wilkes Dendy, of Seneca,
did the honors for Oconee, bringing
the trophy cup to our county.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-04-23
Card OF Thanks.

Editor Keowee Courier: Please
allow us space in your paper to thank
the friends and neighbors who we're
so kind and helpful to us during the
sickness Of our darling little son and
grandson. May heavens richest
blessings be with them.
G.. G. Rochester,, ST.,
Mr.. and Mrs. J.. r. Tribble.
Walhalla, April %.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-04-23

Charges OF gross Irregularities in
the weather bureau" have been made.
and the weather chief has been fired,
Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and the
Mississippi Valley can furnish all the
evidence necessary to substantiate
the charges.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-04-23

We congratulate our young friend.
Waddy Duncan, upon his success in
winning for himself and for Wal
halla honors In the Piedmont Ora
torical Contest at Greenville last Fri
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-04-23
a beginning of his career. Hurrah

a beginning of his career. Hurrab
for Walhalla!
At a recent meeting of the congre-
cation OF the Richland Presbyterian
church Rev. +. D.. Vaughn resigned
as pastor and the congregation ac-
copied the same with a great deal of
reluctance and regret. Our people
became very much enGeared to Mr..
Vaughn during his short p~astorate
,here-nearly a year-and opposed
his going to another field. He ex-
poets to leave for his new field in
Fairfield county early next week.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-04-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Farmer have been in
Walhalla visiting at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. r. A. Waite and among
other relatives and friends. They
returned to Elberton Monday after
noon. Their short visit was greatly
enjoyed by old friends of the o O
each of whom the young bride now
numbers as a friend Of hers.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-03
FLOWERS FOR THE coRsAeE
just Now the somber Tones Are
Most Favored by Those Who
Lead the Seasons Fashions.

II you'd be quite in the mode this
winter you'll have an assortment of
the. new big velvet flowers that. .un-
like the real live ones, can be steam
ed fresh when they seem to wilt
The vogue for somber tones makes
carefully chosen corsage bouquet a
touch of particular Importance. To
be in good taste, the blossom must
always be in season.
Just now it's correct to wear a
couple of tawny velvet chrysanthe-
NUNS. or a bouquet of mountain ash
berries. Soon violets will form the
corsage bouquet, scented SO naturally
that one who isn't very sharp will
take them for the really-truly kind
The idea OF matching the flowers
used to catch the stole with those in
troduced on the hat is also used, but
in this case the corsage bouquet
frankly declares itself artificial.
water lily In black velvet, with white
satin lining and a gleam of gold in
the heart OF the blossom, is one OF
the favorite devices in this connec-
tion. while for evening wear the same
flower Is well to the fore. being used
to catch up the soft glistening folds
Of the satin or velvet robe, while II
usually masquerades in metal tissue
trimmed with diamonds. as though q
shower OF dewdrops had been shaken
lightly over the flowers.
A clump of two or three full blown
water lilies, with shower OF close
shut pendant buds dropping from
them. makes a lovely decoration for
an evening toilet which relies more OF
less for its effects upon it's lines.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-03
VETERAN is NOT A CITIZEN
chInaman In Army Thirty Years 10
Refused Naturalization Papers by
Government Officials.

Lincoln. Neb.-After serving the
United States for thirty years as a
solo:or. and being retired on a serv-
ice pension, Edward D. Cahota of
Valentine. Neb., presents an illustra-
ton of a man literally without a
country.
He finds to his dismay that he can
not be citizen unless congress by
special act shall so declare him cne.
His service includes the latter part
of the Civil war. wherein he fought
with General Grant at Cold Harbor.
Petersburg and Appomatox.
Cahota is Chinese. Until recently
he supposed he was an American citi-
zen. He has always exercised his
rights as a voter, and had no doubt
he was full-fedged American. Re-
Gently, however, he desired to take
homestead. and filed at the govern
ment land Office at Valentine. paid his
fee of s14. and expected soon to
take up his residence on the land.
Tb, government officials, upon look
ing into the application. notified
Cahota he was not citizen of this
country, could probably not become a
citizen and, therefore, could never
prove up on his homestead. His s14
was returned. and he was informed
that no court In this country could
grant him citizenship papers.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-03
DESIGNS NOT YET SETTLED
Lines Of Costumes, That Are Regular
In Paris, May Not Suit Women
Of America.

There are all kinds of rumors as
to the new silhouette which one or
two of the leading houses on the
other side Of the ocean are said to
be starting. The tight line round the
hips and knees of coats is yielding to
straight fullness. Some coats gather
at the waistline and SO descend to the
knees. where they often form a point
at the back. The straight line of the
Russian blouse Is ousting the shaped
revers- All this we owe to the Rus
sian dancers but 1t remains to be
proved whether they will suit Amer
lean women.
These coats are carried out in satin.
crepe satin and crepe de chine. not in
heavy stuffs. The blouses have deep
pink sashes from waist to bust. Into
this crossing folds of tulle disappear
back and front The sleeves are long.
There is no collar band. which is re-
placed by Medici collar, the neck
left bare. and very often a band of
fur surrounds the collar Every mar
row., the same on the wrist, with
three little tails falling over the hand.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-03
PIN IN HER BODY A YEAR
Woman Is Greatly Surprised at tho
Severe Pain In Her
Chest.

Boston, Mass.-Miss Catherine
Boyle. nineteen years old, living at
1872 Ashmont street, Dorchester, went
to the Carney hospital the other day
to be treated for pain in her chest.
The surgeon removed a piece of a
safety pin from its place OF conceal.
ment under the skin.
Her sister. Helen, who is employed
In that institution. explained that
Catherine fell year ago while visit
ing in New York and thought that the
pin that was in her shirtwaist broke.
part of it forcing itself through the
skin. The young woman missed the
pin at the time. but thought nothing
of it till Ave nights ago, when the pain
awoke her.
About seven months ago Miss Bowie
went to the same hospital complain
ing Of a pain in her chest. An opera.
ton at that time brought forth half
a needle that was near the skin. II
seems the needle two months before
had worked itself into her chest when
she turned in her sleep.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-03
chIIdren,, pre,,e..

The vogue for belted effects contin-
ues to be strong as it was this fall.
and Norfolk and Russian dresses are
shown In n variety of styles. says the
Dry Goods Economist. MILDLY dresses
and Peter Thompsons are also promi-
nent in the new lines. Vest effects,
reveres and yokes are being used to a
great extent. The vogue for simple
tailor-made effects continues to be as
strong as ever. and elaborate trim
mings are seldom used. particularly in
the colored frocks
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-03
KILL A BIG COON IN
JERSEY HOSTELRY
'Varmint" Visits Hotel and Is
Killed After Fierce Fight With
Many Employees.

Atlantic City. N. J.-Empioyes Of
the Hotel Islesworth on the beach
front at Virginia avenue, battled
with huge raccoon in the kitchen of
the hostelry the other afternoon. The
fight lasted for a half hour before a
clearer thrown by Chef Rush killed
the animal, which when placed on the
scales weighed IS pounds
The coon appeared suddenly in the
kitchen while luncheon was being
served Startled scullions. not know
ing what it was. scuttled into store
rooms and closed the doors. After
they had recovered from their sur
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-03
Dropped a Tray of Dishes In His
Fright.

prise. they Joined in the scrap to
kill the animal
Hen Fruit" vegetables of all kinds.
and everything else handy were
hurled at the coon, but he gave chase
whenever he spotted anybody chuck
ing things his way. Several of the
more daring ones we're badly
scratched up -hilo Walter Clark. a
storeroom boy, was stretched uncon-
scious on the floor when a potato
caromed from the coon's head and
struck him In the eye.
Rush finally hurled his cleaver at
the ''varmint'' ls 1t flashed past him
in pursuit of a negro waiter, who had
dropped tray of dishes in his fright
and attracted its attention. How the
animal got into the big hotel and
where 1t came from are mysteries
that are battling the participants in
the strange fight.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-03
Wanted Slaves FOR Ml..ouri.

On January 81. ITS, Don Bernardo
de Galvez. governor of the Spanish
province of Louisiana, which included
Missouri. petitioned the king of Spain
for aid for the settlers along the Mis-
souri, river and Mississippi river in
Missouri. THE said Inhabitants" he
wrote, in order to promote the cul.
ture of these plants (flax and hemp,
would desire that the compassion OF
the king should deign to provide them
with negro slaves on credit, for whom
they may pay with the crops afore
said"
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-03
Now Bracelet.

II you have an old-fashioned black
onyx arm band with pearls wear it.
1t Is again fashionable.
A large band looks smaller below
black bracelet. and one woman with
rather red hands wears an inch-wide
band of velvet around each wrist, for
which she has jeweled clasps. changed
to match her gowns.
Sometimes these velvet bracelets
are set with large diamond or pearl
buttons or pinned with cameo or a
seed pearl brooch.
A fashionable series of bracelets
that can be had in French Jewelry is
made of thin hoops studded with col
ored stones. An emerald hoop, lia-
mond. a ruby and pearl one are worn
together.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-03
Looking After His Bait.

Daniel and Harvey. two old, expert
fishermen, were still" fishing for
trout in deep water, sitting with their
backs together, when Daniel acci
dentally fell out of the boat and went
down. Harvey looked back and miss
ed his companion. who at that mo
ment appeared on the surface. pipe
still in his mouth. shaking his wiskers
profusely.
Harvey-Gosh, DAM jest missed
.ye! Where ye been?
Dan-Oh. jes' went down for ter
see If me bait wus all right.-Judge
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-03
STEADY HAND.
A Surgeons Hand Should Be the Firm.
est of All.

For fifteen years l have suffered
from insomnia, indigestion and ner
vousness as result of coffee drink
ing." said surgeon the other day.
Cfea is equally injurious because it
contains caffeine. the same drug found
in coffee).
Ihe dyspepsia became so bad that
l had to limit myself to one cup at
breakfast. Even this caused me to
lose my food soon after / ate it.
All the attendant symptoms of in
digestion, such as heart burn. paIpita-
ton. water brash, wakefulness or dis
turoed sleep, bad taste in the mouth,
nervousness, etc, were present to
such a degree as to incapacitate me
for my practice as a surgeon.
The result Of leaving on coffee
and drinking Postum was simply mar
veious. The change was wrought
forthwith. my hand steadied and my
normal condition of health was re-
stored" Name given upon request.
Read the famous little book, 'The
Road to Wellville," in pkgs. There's
reason"
Fostum now comes in concentrated.
powder form. called Instant Postum.
IL is prepared by stirring level tea
spoonful in cup Of hot water, adding
sugar to taste. and enough cream to
bring the color to golden brown.
Instant Postum is convenient;
there's no waste; and the flavor is al
ways uniform. Sold by grocers-50-
cup tin 30 cts. 10O-cup tin so cts.
5-cup trial tin mailed for grocers
name and 2-cent stamp for pastage
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd, Battle Greek,
Mich. Adv.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-03
SiIenced.

DR.. Henry Van Dyke, the distin.
gulshed clergyman, has a neat way
of silencing the censorious.
At luncheon in Princeton Ger.
| tain bishop was being discussed. and
visitor said:
II don't like the bishop. He is toe
much man of the world to suit me"
Quite So" DR.. Van Dyke retorted
quickly; but which world. this or the
next?"
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-03
BROOM CORN
Growers shipping sroom Corn

As the growers OF broom corn are great.
home for their broom corr. many of them
are now shipping direct to coyne Broth.
broom corn on commission. This hrm re-
port their receipts SO far this season
about $50 cars. most of which have been
responsibility exceeds 100000 one hun
dred thousand dollars. They are safe
and reliable firm. They offer as refer
okla, and Central Exchange Bank.
Woodward. OKLA Other reference fur,
nished on application Coyne Bros, iN
W. South Water ST.. Chicago. Ill -Adv-
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-03
College Secret.

Bacon-What did your boy learn at
college?
Egbert-says he can't tell me.
Why not?"
Says it's a secret"
NONSENSE"
NO; you know. he learned the foot
ball signals"
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-03
TattInp on poyIIes.

A most effective luncheon set may
be made by using plain linen for GEN.
ters of doylies and finished the edge
of each with row of double tatting
made OF not too fine thread. Tatting
OF very fine thread is an exquisite fin.
ish for a dainty handkerchief.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-03
Inherited.

What there ever an informer in
your family?'
What do you mean by such ques-
tion as that, sir?"
Il noticed that your baby is in
clined to be squealer."
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-03
Surprised.

81 am going to bring my son up SO
that like George Washington he can
say: cannot tell lie.'"
Why, l thought you were going
to bring him up to follow in your foot.
steps?"
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-03
Pessimism.

Willie-Paw, what is pessimist?
Paw--A man who takes an umbrel-
la along when he goes to ball game.
Cincinnati ENQUIRER
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-03
His Status.

That man is something more than
a mere marine"
DO you mean he is an ultrama'
rine?"
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-03

Smile on wash day That's. when. you
use Red Cross Bag Blue. Clothes winter
than snow. All rrocers. Adv.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-03

Much of that which is called pure
cussedness" is nothing but human
nature.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-03
Doubtful.

"Have you good cook now?"
81 don't know. haven't been home
since ast!"-London Opinion.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-03

This dear little suit is OF white
pique simply made. The jacket has
wide double box plait in front, with
wide turnover collar and cuffs Of the
material and cravat of colored SIR
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-03
January 2, 1868.

The battle of Stone river. or Muir
freesboro, Tenn. begun on the last
of the preceding year and fought to a
draw by the National forces under
Rosecrans and the Confederates under
Bragg, was resumed and continued
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-03
january 5, 1868.

Captain John j. McNeill. of limbo
den's Rangers, making descent upon
the National troops in Hardy county,
Virginia, succeeded in killing one and
capturing thirty-three men, sixty-one
horses, with accoutrements, besides
several revolvers and articles of value.
This was accomplished after the Con
federate forces under General Jones
had retired from Mooreield
By direction of the president of the
United States. the troops of the Fed
eral armies in the Department of the
Gulf were constituted the Nine
teenth army corps. and Maj. Gen. N.
p. Banks was assigned to command.
The English sloop Avenger was cap
tured by the Federal gunboat Saga
more while endeavoring to run the
blockade at Jupiter Inlet.
Captain w. b. Cushing, with the
schooner Home. made an expedition
up the Little river, North Carolina,
surprised and captured a Confederate
fort. destroyed its stores and defenses.
and retired without casualty.
Brig. Gen. r. H. Milroy, command
ing the National forces at Winchester.
Va. issued notice to the citizens of
his intention to remain and enforce
the Emancipation Proclamation.
Confederate pickets eighteen miles
below Kingston. N. c., were driven in
by the advance OF General Fosters
force.
Copyright. 1918, by W. G. Chapman,
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-01-03

prise. they Joined in the scrap to
kill the animal
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-26
THROWS AWAY HIS CRUTCHES
AFTER USING AKOz FOUR DAYS
Contractor ]. [. RapheId Has
Remarkable Recovery From
Agonizing rheumatism

]. L. Rapheld, proprietor of the j..
L. Rapheld Roofing Company, 673
Monadnock building is the marvel of
his many friends as a result of his
speedy recovery from case of rheu-
matism that has had him in bed or on
crutches much of the time for five
years. He was able to throw away
his crutches four days after he be-
gan to use Akoz. the great medicinal
mineral discovered by John ID. Mac
kenzie, president and manager of the
Natura Company. In eight weeks he
was comparatively we'll, according to
his own letter to the Natura Com
pany, vas follows:
Il had rheumatism for five years,
during which period / was confined to
my bed for eight months. When l
first started to take Akoz / was bare
ly able to hobble around on crutches.
Every move was torture i used
Akoz water compound and dusting
powder. and in four days | was well
enough to throw the crutches away.
The intense pain left me and / con-
tinued to improve rapidly.
After eight weeks / was compara-
lively we'll Akoz has done me so
much good | intend to keep on using
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-26
Billiard Men Join
to Eliminate the
Word PooIroom
Pocket Billiards Is New Name Given
to What Is Generally
Termed Pool

CHICAGO. Sept. 26.-In an effort to
eliminate the use of the word pool
room in connection with places
where billiards are played, the
billiard hall owners of Chicago have
formed an organization which has
been successful to a large degree.
The billiard men pointed out that
the word pool is misnomer and apt
to be applied to places where pools
or other bets are taken on horse
races. For this reason they have in
duced many of the billiard hall own
ers to replace the word pool with
pocket billiards which is the correct
name of the game played with 16
balls.
AS a result Of the campaign there
are but few of the places left in
Chicago where there is chance for
a mistake to be made. The billiard
men are making 1t their business to
eliminate all self-styled pool rooms
that are conducted solely for gam
bling.