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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-30
NEGROES TOPUT
Up A TICKET FOR
COUNTY OFFICES
coIored Citizens Union Dissat-
isfied With Methods Of Re-
publican Committee.

Through members of the executive
committee of the Colored Citizens
Union of Essex county announcement
was made last night that petitions
will be taken out today for independ-
ent candidates for county offices.
composing an independent negro
ticket, to receive the support of 1ae
union in the coming election. III
Dissatisfaction with the methodshs
the Republican County Commitn
and its alleged attempts to dictateVe
the negro voters were given as rod
sons for the step. Following the SPIN
according to DIR. J. Leroy BaxNn
president of the union, overtures looA
ing to a reconciliation made by III.
latter organization have been ignoua
by the county committeeman,
this, he declared, has widened #
breach.
Petitions for independent candi-l
dates recruited largely from Mont
clair, the Oranges and this city. will
be put in circulation today by work
ers in the union. Offices for which
the organization will nominate men
Include those of sheriff. surrogate.
supervisor, coroner and member of
the Board of Freeholders. The exec
utive committee, which is headed by
DIR. Baxter is composed of William
Roane, DIR. Walter G. Alexander,
Hamilton Travis and J. G. Atkinson.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-30
Stricken, Bride
Makes Campaign Speeches

ERIE. Pa. Sept. 9O.--A bride OF
only a few weeks. Mrs. Clifford Pin
chot, spending her honeymoon by
travelling with her husband on his
campaign tour of Pennsylvania for
the United States senatorial election,
took the candidates place at meet
ings here today. Pinchot had been
seized with severe attack of pto-
maine poisoning during the night and
was confined to his room today.
Mrs. Pinchot went direct from his
sick room at $50 this morning to a
place where 500 employees of a local
factory had gathered to hear her hus-
band speak. She told the crowd that
Pinchot was ill. and then handed out
copies of his platform to all there,
At score of other places where her
husband was to have spoken she car
ried out the same program.
Pinchot's condition was reported
satisfactory today. He was i'll all day
yesterday, but went through the
most strenuous day of his campaign
to date, with the result that nc
tainted after a big night meeting.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-30
Contempt Charge Against
Bridgeton Mayor Dismissed

TRENTON, Sept. 30.--Supreme
Court Justice Black has dismissed
the rule against Arthur c. Whitaker.
mayor of Bridgeton, authorizing the
latter to show cause why he should
not be attached for contempt of
court.
The mayor was charged with re-
fusing to permit III. Byron Lore. a
counselor to appear before him in
behalf of a client. Justice Black was
satisfied that the rule was IMPROVE
IDENTIFY granted and that the COM
pIainant was not entitled to the re-
lief sought. He, therefore, dismissed
tho proceedings upon motion OF
whitaker s fattorney. ~
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-30
Mrs. w. B. Leeds Barely
Escapes When Auto Burns

LAKEWOOD, Sept 3O.--Mrs. Will
lam B. Leeds, of New York and this
place, had a narrow escape yester-
day afternoon when her touring car
took fire and burned. Mrs. Leeds
together with her son and tw9
friends were enjoying spin on thS
Speedway. The car took fire from,
a leak in the gasoline tank, it Il;
believed. and soon was mass Of
flames.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-30
Use ''Gets-Il," Corns
ShriveI, Vanish !!
lis the New Way, and You'll Forget
You Ever Had COrns

"2 drops put on in seconds, corn
sbrivels, comes clean off y" That's the
marvellous story of GETS IT." the new
plan corn cure. Nothing can be simpler
for the cure of eorns-and 1t never fails.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-30

Through a mistake in transmission
II was said in yesterdays Evening
Star that George l.. Record zap
proved" the resolution to read Blau-
welt out of the party. The word
should have been opposed as ID APP,
peared on the original copy filed with
the telegraph company in Trenton.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-02-25
THE RtRLEY Y-HUDsoN WEDDING.
II. II. hudson, of Greer, Leads Miss
NelttS Burley to Hymen's Altar.

s.. TheSfesidence Of Mrs. e. o. Burley,
on F,aHulty Hill, was the scene of a
quiet wedding last Thursday after
noon, F'ebruary 10Th, when at two
o'clock, Miss Nellie May Burley and
EdWarhsK. Hudson, formerly Of Spar
tanburgs were married. Rev. c. w.
ISmithS Of Greenville, former pastor
of the groom, performed the brief
ceremoW in most impressive man
ner. -
TneEg bride was intensely bride-like
'iin a trailing gown of dead-white mes
salinet simply cut and trimmed with
embreldered applique garniture. A
feature of her dress was the billowy
sweeping veil of lace, an heirloom Of
the family. The groom wore half
tuxedo, with bridal accessories. In
mediately after the ceremony a SIM
pie but elegant luncheon was served.
The#Earlor in which the ceremony
was performed was decorated with
|Eng glishsiyy and potted flowers, the
charming, retrochoir effect being clev-
erly produced. The dining room was
outlinedSwith ivy and fragrant with
pink variations.
Mr.a and Mrs. Hudson will reside
at Greer this State. They left on
the $50 0strain, and if the wishes of
their innumerable friends material
ize, then future will indeed be a
bright one.
In addition to the resident men,
bers of the family there were present
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. l.. Chandler !,
daughter Miss Lottie; Mr.. and Mrs.
w. 'S. Barron and children, of Sen
eca; Misses Ada Keith and Maude
Burley, of Walhalla.
The Courier joins with host Of
other friends in extending hearty
CONCENTRATIONS to Mr.. Hudson, and
to the Young couple all good wishes
for their every happiness and pros
| peritY.4 d
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-02-25
NEWS FROM WESTMINSTER.
Joseph Rearden Critically nI-Pro-
tracted Meeting Has Closed.

Westminster, Feb. 24.-Speciaf,
Miss Blonde Leathers returned Fri
day from a weeks visit to her sister.
Mrs. Brown, in Athens, Ga.
Born, unto Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Car
ter, Friday, the Goth instant, son.
Little Virginia, daughter OF Mr.,
and Mrs. d. l.. Norris, is quite sick.
Her many friends hope for her speedy
recovery.
the home OF his son, John Bearden,
in Eastminster.
Frank H. Cook, OF Atlanta, was 81
business visitor here Monday.
John G. Cole and Miss Maude
White were married Sunday after
noon at $50 O'Clock at the Presby-
terian mansc, Rev. Wallace officiat-
ing. The bride is a daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. N. l.. White, Of the Oak
Grove section. while the groom is a
progressive young farmer of West
Minister. We join with a host of
friends in wishing them long and
pleasant journey through life.
Mrs. H. B. Gilbert, Mrs. H. f. Will
son and daughter LA spent the latter
part OF last week in Atlanta.
Miss Rena Hunsinger, of Coneross,
reorganized the r. A. Chapter at the
Baptist church last Sunday.
The series OF meetings at the New
Westminster Baptist church closed
Sunday evening with several addi-
tions to the membership. There are
ten candidates to be baptised We'd
nesday evening at the regular SER
vice.
Mrs. Florence Smithson and sister,
Mrs. Ellen Brownlee, are very i'll
at this writing. We hope to hear OF
their early restoration to health.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. l.. Brownlee re-
turend from New York last Friday.
They spent about ten days in the
Northern markets, where Mr.. Brown
lee purchased a complete line of
spring goods.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-02-25
STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.
An Appeal for the Oconee County
.. Teachers L" Attend.


The following announcement rela-
tive to the State Teachers Associa-
ton has been received at the educa-
tonal department Of this county.
The State Teachers Association
will meet this year at Spartanburg.
| want to ask that you use your infiu-
ence in helping to get a large at
tendance from your county. will
you please call the teachers attention
to the meeting and insist on their
going? A word from you as to the
Importance Of their going will do
much good. You know as we'll as
do how necessary it is for the teach
ers to attend these meetings.
The State Board of Education and
most of the county boards have rec
commended that all teachers who at
tend be given the two days. 81 6 You
WILL tell them this and speak TO the
trustees you see and urge them to
encourage their teachers to attend
we will have large number from
your county.
The executive committee has de-
cided to give a trophy to the county
having the largest number of its
teachers present. Won't you help
your county win this?
Trusting that / shall have your CO.
operation in this matter, I am,
Yours respectfully,
A. H. Gasque, President.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-02-25
wALHALLA, SOUTH CAROLINA. WED
WEDNEsp sY, FEBRUARY 25, 1915
JETrEN CLEARED OF CHARGE.
Mccklenberg jury Honors the I'm
written Law to Protect Home.

Charlotte, n. c., Feb. 21.-After.
having the case under consideration
but short while the jury returned
a verdict Of not guilty in the trial of
r. NJ. Jetton for Killing DR.. w. FL.
Wooten, who Jetton claimed had in-
vaded his home. a.,
More than ten hours was taken up
to-day and tonight in argument of
the case and the judges charge The
State asked for one of three verdicts.
first degree or second degree murder
or manslaughter. The defense rested
It's case on the "unwritten law" and
self-defense,a contending that Jetton
shot in defense of his home, to save
his eight-months bride from being
wronged by the physician, he himself
being attacked by the stronger man.
The State insisted that Wooten was
not only an intimate friend of 1.-THE
Jetton family but present In the
home that night by invitationSS and
that he attempted no wrong toward
Mrs. Jetton. Sympathizerssw with Jet
ton expressed the opihion in the
court room tonight that the judges
charge favored the prosecution and
went wild when they heard him ac-
quilted.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-02-25

of goods to the Harbin store room in
West End.
Luke Werner, Jr., and j. w. Strib-
ling spent Sunday with homefolks
here.
THORNLEY, Cary, of the fraser
School, Anderson, spent Sunday with
his mother, Mrs. f. M. Cary.
Misses Haley and Prince were the
attractive visitors of Miss Sue DAILY
the past weekend.
DR.. e. A. Hines Is in Chicago on
professional business.
Friday night next a lyceum attrac-
tion will hold the boards at the audi
torium The proceeds are for the
school benefit, and friends OF the
schooi can secure the double pleas
ure of loyalty to the school and a
high class entertainment.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-02-25

FOUGHT TO PROTECT MOTHER.
Boy of 10 Years SIashes Throat of
Grccnville Man.

Greenville, Feb. 23.-Defending
his mother and sister against the
threatened onslaught of Cleveland
Harrison, who, with two other white
men, entered the home of Mrs. XII
lian, in the Monaghan Mill village, at
O'Clock yesterday morning, Robert
killian, l 5 years old, sprang from
the bed and slashed the throat of
Harrison with razor he had snatch
cd from the mantlepiece, and so
frightened the intrduder's accom-
plices that they turned and fled
Harrison was carried to the city hos,
pital, where he now lies in a preca-
riOus condition.
A call for the sheriff was sent in by
the family shortly after the cutting
occurred and the Monaghan Mill dep.
uty was ordered to make an inyest(>
CATION. Robert Killian was arrested
and carried to the county Jail. The
two unknown white men who entered
the home with Harrison could not be
located.
Young Killian is boy in knee
trousers, and the fearless manner iu
which he drove the intruders from
the home has been the cause of much
comment. The boy said he was only
defending his home.
Il had ordered the men to leave
the house." said Kilian from his cell
last night. "They were drinking anG
annoying my mother and sister 1t
was o'clock in the morning when
they came to the house. We had all
gone to bed when they banged on the
door. They called for Henry, my
brother, but were told he was not at
nome. One OF the men said from the
outside that he was cold and asked
mamma to let him in. She got out OF
bed, unbolted the door and built up.
fire for them to warm by.
After sitting about the fire awhile
one of the men took bottle of whis-
key from his pocket, took drink
and passed it to the other fellows.
They took several drinks apiece and
soon they began to curse and abuse
mamma. 1 told them to leave the
house. They only laughed at me.
Harrison. who was drunker than the
others, picked up chair and said he
was going to clean up the house,
Mamma and my sister were SO fright
aned III d 4 }sHpw $ 1Shat ia tltt.
When laarfison raised ti'.y chair Il
leaped from my bed, s>,atched razor
from the mantlepiece end slashed him
across the throat"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-02-25
The Quarantine is Raised.

Laurens, Feb. 22.-By order Of the
Laurens board Of health the quaran-
tine established a week ago against
the county and city OF Newberry has
been raised. A report from the New
berry board of health explaining that
conditions relative to the smallpox
situation had so much improved that
there was practically no danger of it's
further spread was laid before the
local board by the mayor, with the
suggestion that the quarantine be
lifted DR.. Hayne, state health Off
Ger, was communicated with and he
advised that If there had been gen
eral vaccination Of the people OF the
city he saw no reason for continuing
the quarantine.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-02-25
MATTERs OF NEWS AT SENECA
DIR. Hines in Chicago-CoIonial En-
tertainment Thursday Night.

Seneca, Feb. 24.-Special: We call
ton again to the colonial enter
tainment to be given at the school
house Thursday night. There will be
an admission Of 10 cents charged at
the door, and refreshments will be
served. The occasion is attracting
more than ordinary interest on ac-
count of the large number of older
people taking part. Secure a program
and give 1t careful perusal and you
will find yourself at the auditorium
Thursday night.
Mrs. w. K. Livingston was at home
to number Of the friends Of her mo-
ther, Mrs. S. d. Cherry, Monday af-
ternoon, the occasion being in honor
of the mothers birthday. The fol-
lowing friends were present: Mes
danes w. P. Nimmons, e. A. Hines,
w. P. Reid S. X. Dendy, Jr., and It.
e. Stribling. Games sandwiched de-
lghtful social chat, and the after
noon passed delightfully."-. At the
close delicious refreshments were
served.
The young men of the dancing con-
tingent rendered a dance at the hall
Monday night in honor Of Miss Jen-
kins, the attractive house guest OF
Miss Norma Gignilliat.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. A. Edwards are
being congratulated upon the arrival
or little lady at their home. The
22d, and will remain inda6nitaiw
The X. OF p, bonuuet was a no enc
cess and was nofahIa eatborina ~
men, wives and sweethearts Tho
supper was truly a feast of good
things. and the snoecbas nvoo,lont go W
far as they went, The committea wo sc
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-02-25
ME8ICo BoBs UP AGAIN.
Washington Once More Taking No
dce Since Benton's Death.

81 shiIgton, Feb. 23.-Upon devel-
epments within the next day or two
in the aYestigation of the death of
Viii ltaitt y y Benton willsprohably de-
pend y - 11ltef the SeAe To "a ses Is lllasad
in the Mexican situation.
Acting Chairman Shiveley Of the
foreign affairs committee, said after
a conference with President Wilson
to-day il the Senate took up the mat
iet ii would be in connection with
three resolutions now pending. These
have been side-tracked by the admin
istration for several months: One by
Senator Penrose proposes United
States troops be placed in Mexico as
a constabulary for the protection of
foreigners; another by Senator Fall
proposes to put the Senate on record
to the effect that Americans and their
property must be accorded better pro-
lection in Mexico; the third by Sena-
tor Sheppard concerns the recogni-
ton of the belligerency of the Consti-
tutionalists.
In House of Commons.
London, Feb. 23.-The history Of
the Benton affair as contained in
Secretary Bryan's report to Sir Cecil
Spring-Rice, British ambassador to
the united States, was formally COM
municated to the House Of Commons
to-day.
Sir Edward Gray said Bryan refus-
ed to take the responsibility for Viii
las act, but promised full investiga-
tion and said the ambassador had told
Bryan that Benton's death is likely
to seriously affect the European atti-
tude toward the Mexican situation.
Loud cheers greeted this.
Believes 1t Plain Murder.
The killing at Jaurez Of William S.
Benton was the foremost subject dealt
with by the public press here to-day.
The general tenor was that the exc
cution was plain murder There is
disposition. however, to await the
official report following the investi-
cation by the United States State De-
partment before passing final judg-
ment. Much popular feeling is evil
dent
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-02-25
PETIT JURORS, THREE WEEKS.
March Term Will Convene on Second
Monday, the 9th---Grand Jurors.

The grand and petit jurors for the
March term of Court, which will con-
vene in Walhalla on the second Mon
day Of next month, March 9th, have
been drawn, as have also the new
members of the grand jury. The
petit jurors have been drawn in three
sections, those for the first week to
begin their service to the county on
Monday, March 9th, those for the
second week on Monday, March 10th,
and those for the third week on Mon
day, March 23d. The list of grand
jurors and the petit jurors for the
full three weeks are given below.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-02-25

A new hydro-electric power plant
has been opened and placed in ser
vice in Utah where energy is gene
rated for Salt Lake City, 1876 miles
away.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-02-25
STORM TAKES HEAVY TOLL.
Seven Lives LOst-Property Damage
Estimated at $4,5OO,OOO.

Los Angeles, Cal, Feb. 21.-With
a loss OF probably more than $4,50O,-
coo and a toll Of seven human lives
since Wednesday, Southern Califor-
MIA tonight began to recover from
the effects of the worst storm in it's
history. With the sun shining most
q to-day, the situation improved
considerably, and while nearly all Of
the towns affected remained isolated
tonight, progress was made toward
re-establishing wire and rail commit
nication.
1t is estimated that Los Angeles
was damaged to the extent of at least
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-02-25
Several Atlanta Firemen Injured.

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. 22.-Five fire.
men were slightly injured here to-
day in a spectacular fire, which did
damage estimated at from 100000
to $150,000 to the Mckenzie buiid-
ing, located in the heart of the city
and Immediately adjacent to two of
Atlanta's largest hotels. One OF the
firemen fell from a ladder, two were
painfully cut by flying glass and two
more were overcome by smoke.
The.fre was discovered shortly be-
fore Q o'clock, at an hour when the
streets were thronged with people.
For several hours the blaze resisted
the efforts of Atlanta's entire fire de-
partment.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-02-25

eral Assembly, and hereafter Mr.
Bonham will be Solicitor for the new
Circuit embracing the counties of
Greenville and Pickens, which have
been cut off from the Tenth. The
Judge for the new circuit will be
Hon. T. j. Mauldin. of Pickens coun-
ty, who was last week elected by tho
General Assembly. The division OF
the circuits will become effective at
ter May LIST, this year.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-02-25

81 100000. One hundred and fifty
thousand dollars represented the
damage to city streets alone. The
rest represented losses sustained by
railroads and by citizens whose
homes were swept away by the foods.
Except in the vicinity OF Pomona,
this county, where young groves suf-
fered severely, orange growers re-
ported comparatively little damage.
Ranches and small farms in the low
lands were inundated, but No reliable
data could be. obtained as 10 the
amount of losses.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-02-25

Grand Jurors.
J. F.. Alexander, Keowee.
]. H. Barnett, Tugaloo.
j. n. Bfeedlove, Whitewater.
H. G. Busch, Walhalla.
J. S. Entrekin, Seneca.
J. H. Evatt, Keowee.
S. f. Johnson, Wagener.
w. l.. Littleton, Keowee.
u. S. Lowry, Seneca.
c. G. Myers, Center.
J. A. O'Kelley, Newry.
S. n. Pitchford, Walhalla.
Petit Jurors-First Week.
John A. Ansel, Walhalla.
J. p. Armstrong, Center.
w. w. Bearden, Center.
o. d. Boggs, Tugaloo.
l.. O. Brock, Center.
II. G. Bryant, Keowee.
3. B. Burley, Walhalla.
Clifton Cobb, Walhalla.
w. S. Cox, Tugaloo.
w. H. Crooks, Seneca.
J. p. billiard, Seneca (Town.)
j. w. Dyar, Seneca.
j. w. George, Keowee.
J. o. Graham, Seneca.
f. w. Harbort, Wagner.
j. G. Harper, Seneca (Town.)
]. N. Hart, Center.
j. Wesley Head, Keowee.
w. j. Holloway, Seneca (Town.)
r. f. Kaufman, Walhalla.
r. H. King, Center.
l.. A. Lay, Wagner.
Marcus D. Lee, Pulaski.
Warren Long Tupaloo
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-02-25

will be presided over by Judge John
Proctor A. Bonham, of the Tenth
Circuit will act cficially hare for the
last time, as the division of the Tenth
Circuit has been passed upon favora-
bly, by the present session of the Gen