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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-06-24
COTTON BLOOMS COMING FAST.
General Reports Indicate Fair Con-
ditions Despite Extreme Drought.

In the local columns this week
several early cotton blooms are men,
TONED, these having been received by
us during Monday. Yesterday we
received blooms from the following:
Henry s. Harden, Westminster No.
l.. Mr.. Harden reports blooms gene
raj over his field on the date he sent
his bloom to The Courier-June %.
Reports good showers, late cotton
coming up we'll and a good stand be-
ing worked out. Early cotton look
ing fine.
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Murphree, Walhalla
Route l, also sends blooms picked
from field June 22d.
Robert Wood, of the New Hone
sections, sends us a bloom which
was taken from his field June 22d.
The New Hope section is said to pre-
sent a good appearance of fields also.
b. e. King, Westminster Route
No. l, reports blooms and sends us
one picked June 22G. He says Of
his cotton that the str ks from which
his blooms n taken stand about IS
inches high. His fed is on a high
nil, in plain view Of the mountains.
The cotton was planted early-about
April IL, one week before the last
good rain Of April 10. Stalks look
healthy and strong despite the long
drought.
John d. Maxcy, Seneca Route No.
l, sends bloom picked from field
June 22d. Mr.. Maxcy states that
they have not had much rain in his
community.
l.. J. Wood sends bloom picked
from held on farm of Mrs. M. E..
Harris, Fair Play, on the 23d. Mr..
Wood has three acres he says will
average knee high. Noticed first
bloom June 20.
j.. A. Morgan, West Union, No. /,
sends bloom picked from field of
Pick Todd, near Dug Hollow, on the
21st. Reports crops fine considering
weather conditions.
John A. Nichols, who farms Just
west OF Walhalla, also sends to The
Courier a bloom from his field on
the I'D. Mr.. Nichols has a promise
Of good yield on his early crop.
&. e. DuBoSe, a young farmer on
Walhalla Route No. /, sends us a
bloom picked from his field June 22.
Has fine crops.
bloomer. He is farming west of
Walhalla, on Major VIM. j. Strib-
ling's place.
j.. d. j meson, who lives about
three miles west of Walhalla, pre-
sents q small boil formation from
which a bloom fell Sunday last, the
goth, and states that he has &c acres
in one field, throughout which yes
terday C23d) the bloom swere notice
able on all sides.
AS early a report so far as we
have received came in yesterday in a
letter from Rural Route No. 3, Fair
Play, the letter dated and envelope
postmarked r. F.. d. June 10th, in
which w. n. Powell sends us two red
blooms, and remarks: 81 have a. one-
horse crop-16 acres in cotton, and
have plenty Of cotton blooms. Am
sending you two. think they are
the first for this section Of the
county"
Louis Knight, colored, sends
bloom picked from field June 22d.
knight farms in the Ebenezer sec
ton of Oconee.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-06-24
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,:

| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for reelection to the House of
Representatives from Oconee county,
subject to action of voters in Demo-
cratic primary election.
FRANK H. SHIRLEY.
l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for reelection to the House of
Representatives, subject to the will
of the Democratic party in the pr
mary election for the nomination of
said office. NJ. r. MCDONALD.
I hereby myself a candi-
date for election to the House Of Rep
resentatives of South Carolina from
Oconee County, subject to the action
of the Democratic party in the pri-
mary election.
HARRY r. HUGHS.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-06-24
TEACHERS SUMMER SCHOOL.
-Four Weeks Session. Began Last
Monday-ThoSe Attending.

The Oconee. County Su inner
School for Teachers opened VI Mon
day, the 22d instant, at 8 M, in
the Walhalla High School building.
The formal exercises were held in
the new auditorium, and we're open
ed with prayer by Rev. j. B. TIMBER
GER, of the Lutheran church. Col.
K. T. Jaynes was introduced by Prof.
l.. A. Sease. Col. Jaynes was at his
best, and in his usual happy style
welcomed the Summer School to
Walhalla. Prof. Sease responded
briefly, and in behalf of the Summer
School thanked the town of Walhal-
la and her people for the opportu-
nifty of meeting here,
Prof. Sease then introduced Miss
Stribling, Prof. Wells and Prof. Hun
ter. Prof. Wells and Prof. Hunter
each responded in a few we'll chosen
remarks.
After various announcements and
enrolment the teacher-pupils went
Immediately to the various class
rooms and entered upon their work.
The County Board of Education
has passed a rule requiring all who
uSHilS SlSuIl lol "olhI Ill lnG summer
Schoo, to be present at least fifteen
day and take the examination at
the close, and also that each one
must take at least three subjects.
The faculty Of the Summer School
is as follows:
l.. A. Sease, Clemson College, Eng
lish grammar, composition, litera-
ture and United States history.
Miss Sallie Stribling, Walhalla,
primary methods and geography.
B. j.. Wells, Clemson College, civ
les, pedagogy and agriculture.
j. f.. Hunter, Clemson College,
arithmetic, algebra and geometry.
Those attending are:
Miss Floy Cox, Seneca.
Miss Vera Crawford, Fair Play.
Miss Lucy Davis, Walhalla, Rt. 2.
Miss Pauline Davis, Richland.
Miss Selena DuBose, Walhalla.
Miss Dora Duncan, West Union.
Miss Alma T. Dunlap, Westmin-
Ster.
Miss Frances M. Earle, Walhalla.
Miss May England, Westminster.
Miss Wilda England, Westminster.
Miss Ethel Eubanks, Seneca, Rt. 4.
Miss Carrie G. Grant, Tamassee.
Miss Eulah Grant, Walhalla.
Miss Beulah Holland, Walhalla.
Miss Hanna Miller Harrison, WAL
halla.
Miss Theo G. Hughs, Walhalla.
Miss Annie Keown, Tamassee,
Rt. /.
Miss Lola King, Westminster,
Rt. /.
Miss Matte e. Lewis, Walhalla.
Miss Lula May Linler, Walhalla.
Miss Pauline Marett, Fair Play.
Miss Leila Martin, Westminster,
Rt. 2.
Miss Ploma Martin, Westminster,
Rt. 2.
David McMahan, Richland.
Milton Nicholson, SALEM.
Miss Hattie Pell, Nit. Rest.
John r. Plyler, Greenville, S. c..
Miss Bertah Ritter, Walhalla.
Miss Cassie Smith, Madison, Rt. 1.
Miss Flora Smith,, West Union.
MISS Kate Smith, West Union.
Miss Annie Walker, Seneca.
Miss Irene White, Walhalla.
Miss Ada Wyly, Richland.
Miss Mamie Wynne, Westminster.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-06-24
FOR TREASURER:

With appreciation for past support,
l hereby announce myself a cand!-
date for reelection to the office of
County Treasurer, subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic voters in the
ensuing primaries.
r. II. ALEXANDER.
On the same platform advanced by
me In 1912-thorough competency
ior the duties OF the place. hereby
announce myself a candidate for the
position OF Treasurer of Oconee
County, subject to the action of the
democratic party In the primary
elections, JOHN H. BROWN.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-06-24
so Years Without Accident.

New York, June 22.-Dennis j.
Cassin, who has served the New
York Central for fifty years as engi-
neer without accident, Is about to
retire because of the encroachment
of the electric engines. He said to-
day he would not give up his throttle
and become a motorman for $1,000
a week, and, as he is 20 and eligi-
BILE for retirement, he decided to
quit.
Cassin got his first job with the
York Central in 1861, when the old
wood burners were the highest type
of engine. He has run the Empire
State Express for a number Of years
and has carried millions OF passep-
gers in that time in safety.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-06-24
Dress
Your Crops

This cotton that is just now coming up should be
side dressed as quick as it can be thinned out. If you
side dress it with our 96 (nine per cent. ammonia and
six per cent. potash) it will outgrow and make more
than cotton that has been up a month and not side dress
ed. Where your cotton IS up, our 4-7-2 or our 4-10-2 is
what it needs. The outlook for a big cotton crop is not
good now, and where you have a fair chance at a good
crop you want to help it on as much as possible, and
make every lock of cotton you can, as it looks now as if
cotton would bring a good price this fall.
Fertilizer used in side dressing pays better than any
fertilizer you use. You have gotten rid of the grass so
that will take none of it you have thinned out your
crop so that the crop that is left gets all the fertilizer
you use and then your crop gets the full benefit of it
just when it is fruiting, when the strain is greatest.
Give your crop plenty of plant food and it will not
shed. 1t can stand drought better, insects and pests and
diseases better, because it is better fed and stronger.
1t is estimated that for every dollar you pay out for
side dressing, you get back from three to four dollars.
That is fine interest for a four months investment. 1t
brings your cotton in earlier and early cotton weighs
better than late cotton, and then 300 pounds of seed
cotton that has been side dressed makes as heavy a bale
of cotton as l 800 pounds that has not been side dressed.
There is more lint on the seed. 1t pays to side dress.
There is nc mistake about that. It should be applied
early. You want the best, of course Get the best, and
forget the rest.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-06-24
FOR AUDITORS:

| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the Office of Auditor of Geo.
nee County, subject to action of the
Democratic voters in the primary
elections. HUGH p. HOLLEMAN.
| respectfully myself a
candidate for reelection to the Office
OF Auditor Of Oconee County, subject
to action Of the Democratic voters at
the primary elections.
DRESDEN A. SMITH.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-06-24
t"t'St$."S"'.Ns.'S'ss" Observation-Disclosures.
J. ANNOUNCEMENTS. =.
Observation-Disclosures. .{..S..f..f"S.&..$..S..

announcements of candidates for
office in Oconee county will be ac-
copied and printed at a uniform rate
of So, strictly in advance. Announce
ments at this rate must be confined
to six lines. Extra charge for all
in Xcess of that space.)
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-06-24
Girl Scout n Heroine.

Washington, June 22.-For heroic
conduct in saving the life Of a man
who had been overcome by gas while
digging a we'll. Miss Doris Lippman,
a girl scout of Savannah, Ca, has
been awarded a prize Of $50 by the
National Red Cross Society, 1t was
announced to-day. 1T was the first
award made to a girl scout by the
society.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-06-24
COlorcd Teacher REFLECTED.

w. j. Thomas, of Seneca, who
taught the colored school in Wal
halla during the past session., was
last week reelected to this position.
Thomas did a remarkably good
years work the last term, and the
colored people are glad indeed that
the trustees have chosen him for
another term.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-06-24
Mrs. II. A. Cooper Dead.

Laurens, June 22.-Mrs. r. A..
Cooper died at her home here this
morning at IL o'clock after a short
illness. Before her marriage she
was Miss Mamie Machen, daughter
OF Capt. Jas. r. Machen, of Prince
ton.
Mr.. Cooper is solicitor of the
Eighth Circuit, and is also a candi-
date for Governor.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-06-24
Card of Thanks.

Editor Keowee Courier: Kindly
allow us space in your paper to
thank Il friends and ncighbors for
the kindness shown us during the
illness and death of our dear babe.
We are also grateful to DR.. Collins
or his skilful efforts. May Gods
richest blessings be with them all.
MIR. and Mrs. j. d. Talley.
Salem, s. c.. June 20.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-06-24
Shake OF Your Rheumatism.

Now Is the time to get rid Of your
rheumatism. Try a twenty-five cent
bottle Of Chamberlain's Liniment and
see how quickly your rheumatic
pains disappear. Sold by all deal
ers.-AdV.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-06-24
How To Give oulnlno To Children

FRBRILINE Is the trademark name given to an
improved Quinine. 1t is a Tasteless Syrup. pleas.
ant to take and does not disturb the stomach.
Children take II and never know II Is Quinine.
Also especially adapted to adults who cannot
take ordinary Quinine. Does not nauseate nor
cause nervousness nor ringing In the head. Try
II the next time you need ouiuine for any puf-
pose. Ask for 2.onnce original package. The
name FEBRILINE 10 blown In bottle. rs cents.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-06-24
Only One "BROMO QUININE"

TIVE BROMO QUININE. Look for signature o
4. w. GROVE. Cures a Cold In One Day. Stop,
cough and headache, and works off cold. Csc
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-08-06

The long deferred building of
the new bridge here begin this
week.
Miss Addie Reed returned to
her home at Boothsville last Thur
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Stalanker,
of Elkins, are visiting relatives
at Kirt.
The singing school at Central,
taught by Wayne Phillips, will
close next Sunday night.
DR.. ], w. Myers, two sons,
Karl and Hugh, are spending a
few DAYS here.
Born unto Rev. and Mrs. Doutt,
a fine boy.
Miss Stella Gamer, who had
been in this vicinity for a couple
months. returned to Fairmont
last week.
Miss Maude Miller resigned her
position here and will return to
her home at Davis, after spend
ing a few days the guest Of Miss
Polling, Of near Kalamazoo.
Most the people aronud here
attended the dedication at Lam
bert Chapel last Sunday.
The Sunday School convention
at the Log Church last Saturday
was well attended.
Mrs. Frank Long and daughter,
Of Sugar Creek, were shopping
here on Tuesday
The dedication of tn e n ew
church at Lambert Chapel was
largely attended. The people of
that community are to be COM
mended for their success in erect
ing the beautiful church that they
have. Rev. Cunningham, of
Fairmont, preached the dedica-
tory sermon; and the crowd was
abundantly fed, thanks to the
hospitality of the good people of
Lambert.
RAMBLER
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-08-06
Fined For SEEMING

Jack Welfare and Harry Perry
were arrested by State Game
Warden Viquesney last week for
seining in Mill Run. A third
man was in the party, but escap-
ed. The two were fined $1,000
each and costs. Thesemen were
with Noxon's Carnival. The
third man who escaped will be
dealt with severely when caught.
Mr.. Viquesney wants all viola
lions Of Fish and Game Laws re-
ported promptly and every effort
will be put forth to prosecute the
same. >mr
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-08-06
An All Day Meeting.

There will be an all day meet
ing at the Baptist church Of Bel
ington, the third Sunday Aug. Is.
There will be two services,
morning and afternoon, with din
ner on the ground, the preacher
will be one of our state workers.
The object Of the meeting will
be to cancel the debt and turn the
building over to the Lord free Of
debt.
All the members and friends of
the church are earnestly request
ed to be present. All will be vel
come.
G. D. GRIFFIN, Pastor.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-08-06
FIVE OF THE GREAT EUROPEAN POWERS austria
ENGLAND FRANCE GERMANY AND
RUSSIA AT WAR

| NEW YORK, Aug 5. Direct
cable communication with Ger.
many was stopped today. The
German Atlantic cable lines from
New Pork to Enden. via the
Azores were cut about 1:30 a. m.
at some point east of the Azores,
possibly by British warships.
The Commercial cable Company
which operates the American end
of this line made the announces
ment of the cutting and refused
to accept messages for Germany.
1t was denied that the line had
been cut by British warships on
this side Of the Atlantic. The
cable was working according to
announcement as far as the
Azores. Charles p. Adams, Sec
ond vice president Of the Com
mercial Cable Company. said
there was no trouble with'the re-
gular Commercial Cable Com
pany's lines. which run from
New York to Novia Scotia and
thence to points on the English
coast. Communication with Eng
land over these lines was still be-
Ting maintained. No hope was
held out however for any immed-
late restoration of communication
withGermany over the direct line.
The cutting of tn German cable
between Enden and the Azores
virtually completes the isolation
Of Germany from communication
with the outside world expel in
sofar as messages may be ex-
changed by wireless.
All direct communication with
the United States is served. Here
after all news of happenings in
Germany will have to filter thru
hostile countries, Russia on the
East. France on the West and
England ON the North.
The last direct Berlin message
received by tn Associated Press
was between IL and l O'Clock
last night. 1t was the official ac-
count of the British ambassadors
formal announcement to the Ger
man foreign Office of the declara-
ton of war and the ambassador S
request for his passports. Up to
that time direct communication
over the line that was served to-
day had been constant and quick
although subject of course to cen
scr ship at Berlin.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-08-06
RAMBLER

Don't fail to come to see the
worlds greatest Photo play
commencing Saturday night
Aug. 9Th. Grand Theatre. The
Million Dollar Mystery.
The first series Of the Ad-
ventures of Kathlyn, which
was shown at Grand Theatre
last Tuesday was one of the
finest pictures ever shown,
The regular program was high
class. Next Adventures will
be shown next Tuesday.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-08-06
New Pews.

The new pews have been in
stalled in the M. E. Church. They
are up-to-date and comfortable.
It is hoped that every member
will make it a point to attend at
least the morning service next
Sunday, A special invitation is
hereby extended by the pastor,
Rev. R. O. Phillips.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-08-06
BELGIUM CHECKS KAISER'S
TROOPS ALL ALONG LINE.

BRUSSELS, Aug. 6.---Ger-
many's advance through Bel
GUM suffered a disastrous
check. Several thousand dead
and wounded is the roll paid
by the German army of the
meuse for its attack on liege.
Every German attack was met
by a heroic counter attack on
the part of the Belgians.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-08-06
Millions On Land And
Sea Ready To Strike
ABOUT THE FAIRMONT FAIR.

OF course it was premeditated
three months ago when the en-
tries were made, but the first day,
racing at the coming Fairmont
Fair, August Is, %, promises to
be about the classiest day of sport
that has ever been seen on a West
Virginia track. On the premier
event are scheduled the 2. 80 trot,
the 2.25 pace and the 2.11 pace,
all stakes for $1,000 each. The
latter race which has attracted
the smallest entry of the trio will
have sixteen starters. 1t may
be necessary to split the two other
events to get all Of the horses on
the track. But the best thing
about the races on the opening
day is not the large entry but the
class of the horses entered.
Harness race lovers who read
the summaries of the sport over
the country in the daily papers
are reading daily now of the ac-
lions Of many of these horses.
On the Western circuits, the Lake
Erie and even on the grand cir
cult the speedered who will per-
form here on that day are maxi
ing records for themselves and
proving that they are horses Of
consistency and class. In each
of the opening races will be sew
eral horses that are proving early
season wonders and will be watch
ed with much interest by those
West Virginians who will gather
in Fairmont for the races
AS has been announced, all of
the thirteen events at Fairmont
are $1,000 stakes and all of the
races are well filled. It report
that the free for all will attract
the greatest bunch of speedy
PAGERS that has ever raced in
Fairmont.
Announcement just made by
the management of the organized
Fairmont association is that Rob-
ert Strader, Of Lexington Ken
lucky, who gave excellent salts
faction at the course when he
presided before will be in charge
Of the stand and that Frank Wal
ker, also of Lexington will do the
starting.
The officials proclaim that the
fair features this season will ex-
eel past efforts and that the ex-
position will be the best all round
show Of its kind offered on the
new and excellent plant.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-08-06
ISIT SAFE TO CARRY
FIRE INSURANCE?

The thinking public are becom-
ing 'shaky" Of Fire Insurance.
Judging from the undertone
which will bring about certain
legislation that will establish a
safer and more dependable class
of Insurance Companies than
some Of those who operate at
present. The business men Of
this country who carry insurance
and who are on to their jobs are
now employing expert inspectors
to examine every clause OF their
insurance policies, and why? Be
cause they know it pays. This
extra expense would be unneces-
sary if our laws were right, but
as matters now stand under ex-
listing laws the closest scrutiny Is
necessary, while the Insurance
Companies have their way.
| A number Of Fire Insurance
Companies are taking the policy
holders money because the policy
says they are entitled to it, the
same policy says that in case. Of
fire the owner is entitled to q GER
tain amount Does the policy
holder always get it? When
| / q comes whether by accident
or incendiary causes, doesn't the
Insurance Company usually
squirm, make delays, and virtual
" make no payment Il they were
not forced to do it?
Belington may have had some
incendiary fires, much to the dis
gust and disapproval Of her good
citizens, but why should that bar
any property owner from getting
the insurance? The fire rats
and in many cases the Insurance
Companies "hirelings" are the
criminals that should be punish
ed; but instead and in a number
of recent cases the policyholders
are held off unjustly, or paid off
by a pitiful compromise sum.
Policyholders have sought in
surance for protection Al man
may lie down at night and the
next morning find that some ma
licious fire rat" set fire to his
building or to his home, and with
out some kind of protection he
then may become bankrupt.
So the question, Under my poll
cy am really protected" has
arisen in several minds of Bel
ington people and has arisen in
the mind Of others away.
The action Of certain Insurance
Companies in dishonoring their
own contracts in this city is very
Eevident that the policyholder is
not protected, which has brought,
and is bringing many men to the
conclusion that some Fire Insur-
ance Companies are fakes, I" and
rather than be whipped about and
worn out thru the courts, with
stand circumstantial criticism, he
takes the risk and stands the loss
if any himself. This is the corr
dition of several men today rot
only in Belington, but everywhere
where Insurance Companies try
to void their own contracts.
When shall an intelligent pub
lie arise and permit these fakes
no longer?
I
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-08-06

The ffy's attack is insidious
and therefore the more to be
guarded against. He buzzes
into the houses, drops his
deadly disease germs wnere
they will fertilize and buzzes
out again to pick up a fresh
cargo, Swat him. he is your
enemy.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-08-06
WIFE OF PRESIDENT DYING

WASHINGTON, Aug o..
At an early hour this morn
ing the news from the white
house leaves but little hope
for the Recovery Of Mrs Wood
row Wilson, whose illness
battles t h Q physicians in
charge---the President, at her
bedside, alternates between
hope and despair---death mo-
mentarily expected.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-08-06

GU. Stalnaker is erecting a
new house on his land near the
old Fair Grounds, where he ex-
pect to go into the extensive rails
ing of ginseng. This house will
be occupied by his son, Porter.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-08-06

Ebert Deakins, stud ent of the
Iowa State College of Anils, Iowa.,
stopped off a few days last week
the guest Of ]. C. Rinehart on
his way home in Preston County