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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-10-06
The European War Day by Day.

officers were hurled some distance
when a mine was exploded acciden-
tally. One Of Gen. Cremer's thighs
was broken and he was badly burned,
while his companions suffered less
serious in iurieS
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-10-06
French Claims Denied.

great offensive in Artois and Cham
pagne, according to French accounts,
has brought further gains in both
areas, but this is denied by the Ger
mans.
IN Artois the French claim to have
reached Hill 40, which is directly
east of Vimy and is the eliminating
point Of the crests named after tha:
town. The Importance Of the hill
lies in the fact that it commands the
plains to thc east, the network of
roads and the railway which runs
from Lens sOuthward.
SO far as Champagne is concerned
the French appear to be making their
chief effort towards the railway juno
tion north OF Massignes, which ac-
counts for the desperate efforts Of
thp Germans to stem the tide, and
for the Crown Princes counterstroke
meets the German army in the Ar
gOnne with its base at NouZierS.
Heaviest Of Drive.
Perhaps the heaviest fighting since
The battles began is now going on,
for the British are attacking the
German third line Of defense south
of La Bassce Canal ana the Ger
mans have brought up reinforce
mCnts against both the British and
French and are making every effort
10 retrieve lost ground. Dispatches
from Holland say Belgium has been
dcnudcd Of troops, while German de-
taChments are being rushed from the
east to meet what is now known to
be the greatest effort made in the
west since the armies took ur their
present position from Belgium to
Switzerland.
The Germans are trying to divert
the allies by a great artillery bonn
bardment north and south OF the
Aisne, but the French are striving
with all the forces at their command
at the points selected.
Emperor i'm Charge.
1t is reported that the German EN-
peror has arrived at the western
front and that he has already dis
missed some Of his generals for al
lowing their lines to be pressed back
almost to the breaking point
Despite the transfer of some
troops to the west, the Germans con-
tinue to strike hard at the Russians.
Won Hindenburg is delivering heavy
strokes against Dvinsk, while his col
league on his right is pushing for
ward to the east Of Nileika and Mo-
Russian position, and has reached a
point north OF Minsk, while another
army is advancing from the south
west
Won Mackcnsen and Prince Leo
pOld apparently are inactive. owing
doubtless to !he marshes which are
now impossible, but Won Linsingen
still is pressing hard on the Russians
in Nolhynia.
Allies Maintain Gains.
Paris, Sept. 29.--Continuous fight
ing has been in progress all day on
the heights between Souchez and
Nimy, where the allied forces have
maintained all their positions. ac-
cording to to-nights French war Of
flee statement. The statement also
reports further gains north OF Mas
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-10-06
Two British Generals Killed.

London, Sept. 30.-The British
casualties in the recent offensive ac-
ton on the western front included
Lieut.. Gen. Sir Thompson Capper and
Major Gen. G.. II. Thesiger, both
killed.
Gen. Capper, who was born in
1863, commanded the Thirteenth In
fantry Brigade from 1911 to 1914,
and then was appointed an inspector
of infantry. He had been given the
DISTINGUISHED service order and scve-
raj other medals for his gallantry.
Cen. Thcsiger had been promoted
several times since tne war began.
He was born in 1868 and was the
son OF Lieut.. Gen. G. w. ThCsigcr.
He served in the Nile expedition of
1895, and in the south African war.
He was inspector general Of the
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-10-06
French General Hurt

Paris. Sept. 29.-Gcn. Cremcr was
seriously wounded at the Satory
camp while watching experiments
with explosives. lie and his staff
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-13

Peter Koehmstedt from Dresden
was an over Sunday visitor here with
his old friends and relatives from his
home in Langdon township.
We see that Miss Lucy Perius is
home agan after being in Langdon for
two weeks. We understand that after
getting home it seems that life out
here in the country appears to be the
best to her liking after all. This is
only another case where there is a
reason.
1t is actually impossible to mention
every individual person who was
present at Henry Bergman's on Sum-
day of last week. The crowd of
visitors practically included the entire
population of Wales and many of those
living outside of the town. 1t sure
was some crowd and mostly all Ger
mans at that.
. The band boys held their regular
practice and rehearsal last Sunday.
The new members who have only re-
Gently Joined the band are all doing
! fine.
Louis Fischer and Joseph j. Klein,
accompanied by their respective fami-
(, lies. autoed over from Wales spending
the day with Zeno Metzger and
family.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-13

Tony keiffer was in town Saturday
and as his auto refused to leave, we
nearly succeeded in keeping him here.
We expect to "get his goat yet.
N. P. Biwer who has been with a
gang of men putting up a barn and
granary on his farm at Antler, N. D.,
returned Monday evening and reports
crop conditions good.
E. r. Howard, manager of the
hardware here, went down on the
freight Saturday to visit over Sunday
with his family at Edinburgh return
ing on Mondays train.
Fred Koehmstedt of the Courier
Democrat was in town on business
Tuesday, as also were Ralph Lorenz
and Alex McNab.
Henry Johansen, John Pavek and
Aug. Everslage motored to LaRivere
on Sunday on a fishing excursion but
reported that the suckers wouldn't
bite. They returned by way of Snow
flake and report crop conditions good.
Our announcement of the ringing of
wedding bells in Dresden soon has
created considerable comment anc
inquiry but we cannot give the news
at this writing and to those who are
inquisitive we would say watch the
Dresden notes.
Mrs. A. G. Olson, who had her in
dex finger of the right hand injured
by a bruise last August, underwent ar
operation Tuesday morning in which
the finger vas taken off at the frs
joint, the operation being performed
by Doctors Stromberg and Mcqueen.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-13
OLGA

Painter Fred Beauchamp is busy
painting the ]. B. Lepire residence
this week.
There will be no services here next
Sunday, Father Mahieu going to Park
River to attend the dedication of the
new church there.
There will be a dance in the hall
next Friday the evening of the 18th
inst. All are cordially invited and a
good time is assured.
We understand commencement exer-
cises will take place at the end of the
present. school term and the pupils
will soon be busy preparing for same.
Landlord Ralph Placement is offering
the best of accommodations to the
travelling public. Be sure and see
him if in need of a good square meal
and a comfortable bed.
Thos. Cregan was down to see w.
L. Stewart, who has been very i'll for
some time past and reports him very
much improved. This will be good
news to his many friends here.
Many of our farmers are reporting
a large acreage sown this year and
the rains of the past few days cause
everybody to think of a bumper crop.
Many acres of corn and potatoes will
also be seeded.
The Hebert Bros. of Cavalier, will
be here Wednesday, May 26th, with
their moving picture show and will
give a dance after the show; they
have an excellent orchestra and should
get a good crowd.
Chas. Marcelin received a letter
from his brother, Antoine, last week,
who is just recovering from a very
severe illness, and is hardly able to
get around in the house. We hope his
health willfrapidly improve as the fine
weather of summer advances.
PercyELittle was in town last Tues
day with his new motorcycle. 1t is
one of the best and Percy can certain.
ly cover the ground with it. in fact
distance 10 no object now and whether
she lives near or far he will be able
to make regular visits.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-13
NEKOMA

/ j. G. Stewart and son, Harry, mo-
tored to Langdon Sunday morning.
Steve Hosua and two daughters of
Adams spent Sunday with friends
here. Nh. Hosua resided here for
merly.
Miss E. Reutscher, one of the
teachers, visited with friends at
Wales Sunday, at which place she
taught a term of school several years
ago.
liver Dahl and wife and the for
mer's brother-in-law, also Gunder
Nelson of Osnabrock, motored over
from that place Sunday to visit
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Goodbody,
Mrs. E. Goodbody and James McLau-
rim of Milton, were entertained as
Sunday visitors by Mr.. and Mrs. ].
G. Stewart east of town.
A. A. Seeley and wife motored over
from Langdon Monday, accompanied
by their daughter, Mrs. Harvey
Boomgarden, who departed on the Soc
passenger for her home at Bisbee.
Our base ball squad motored tc
Iona Sunday and crossed bats with
nine of that city's professionals, the
result at the close of a ten inning
battle. They put it over US by one
run more to their tally than ours, the
score being 7 to 8. About fifty of oul
citizens motored up there to witness
the national pastime. 7~
1t is our sad duty to chronicle the
death of Miss Ruby Oakland, which
occurred Thursday morning. Deceased
was Is years of age and had been ir
the very best Of health until three
months ago when she took i'll with
tuberculosis of the bowels. Inter.
ment took place at the Lutheran
cemetery east of town Friday after.
noon. Beautiful floral wreaths were
placed on the casket by her numerous
friends as a last token of friendship.
Much sympathy is extended to the
bereaved family. The fureral wa:
very largely attended.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-13
CORRESPONDENCE
DRESDEN

The Dresden base ball team have
organized with Henry Johansen as
manager.
Pearly Sumo is working for a short
time in the Schulke Trading Palace
in Langdon.
R. T. Burke was in Dresden Tues
day to see about putting a telephone
in the Corner Store.
Mr.. Rath of the firm of Winston,
Harper Fisher Co., was in town on
business Tuesday.
Geo. A. Williams received word
last week of the death and burial of
his father in Derby, England.
Geo. A. Williams is overhauling
the rear room of the Corner Store and
getting it in shape for a store room.
Messrs Dawson, Terhaar and Bless
ner autoed to Langdon to attend the
funeral of DR.. Reilly on Wednesday.
Hitching posts are being put up all
over the town and there is everv indi-
cation that the farmers teams will be
looked after this summer.
We are pleased to announce the ar.
rival of a ten pound boy at the home
of B. A. Hill Monday night. If any
one doubts this statement it is report.
ed that he (the baby will be on duty
in a few days.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-13
MT. CARMEL

Sebastine l. Koehmstedt has been
on the sick list for the past couple of
weeks.
Theodore Kraemer, the Wales hard
ware man, was visiting with friends
here last Sunday.
Tony Schmidt was here visiting at
the S. l. Koehmstedt home last week.
He is from Wales.
The crop seeding in this community
is just about all done, or will be by
the end of the week.
Don't forget the big entertainment
which is to be given here at Mt. Car
mel on the 24th of May.
Henry S. Bergman was seen out for
the first time with his new car at
church last Sunday, and both Henry
and his family seem to like it fine.
Tony Hutton was visiting here with
his father in law, H. S. Bergman,
bringing his family with him from
their home neal Dresden. They made
the trip in an auto.
1t has got to our notice in a round
about way that the people of Mt. Car
mel are a little bit disappointed with
their correspondent. Of course YOU
can't blame them.
Peter Schneider is another of those
new auto drivers. He is the owner of
q brand new Maxwell car, which he
brought home from Langdon just
about O week ago.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-13

Tom Burke of Langdon is with us
for a few days this week on business.
The Beaulleu base ball boys are
giving a dance in the Beaulieu hall on
the evening of Friday the 21st inst.
for their benefit and the committee in
charge is doing all it can to insure a
pleasant evening to those attending.
Let everybody attend and give the
boys a boost.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-13
Letting of Road Contracts

The board of supervisors of Moscow
township, will meet at the town hall
on Monday, the 31st day of May,
1915, at the hour of nine O'Clock in
the forenoon and proceed to let con-
tracts in the south half of the town.
ship during the forenoon, and in the
afternoon in the north half of the
township.
The right is reserved by the board
to reject any or all bids.
CHARLES w. DOE,
4o-4o Town Clerk.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-13

The name-Doan's inspires conf
dence-Doan's Kidney Pills for kid
ney ills. Doan's Ointment for itching
skin. Doan's Regulets for a mild
laxative. Sold at all drug stores.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-13
Jumped at the Chance

Jumped at the Chance.
You are so clever. Mr.. Jean, you
talk so well-you really ought to
write"
Willingly. Will you give me your
address ?'-Frou Frou.
Anticipatory.
"You look tired, Bill. What's the
matter"
Been studying for a makeup exam
nation"
THAT so? When did you start in?'
'Tomorrow."-Columbia Jester.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-13

Impure blood runs you down, makes
you an easy victim for disease. For
pure blood and a sound digestion
Burdock Blood Bitters. At all drug
stores. Price ST.. 90.
The Detroit times., 1915-09-18
SUFFRAGE BECOMING
VITAL GOLF ISSUE

Can IL be that within fewsyears
we will have some women golfers
Who arc skilled enough to seriously
challenge the men FOLKS for cham
pionship duel, Maybe not. but there
n beginning to be reason for Jerry
and Francis and Robert TO look to
their laurels. The sensational man
ner in which this 1T-year-old Miss
Stirling. from Atlanta, Is romping
over the links is familiar TO readers
of golnng news.
Now comes the word from Chicago
that a l3-year-old girl. Miss Dor
othy Higbie. led field Of 40 women
In the qualifying round of women
championship at the South Shore
Country club. and that her score
was Sc A third OF the entrants In
the mems national amateur tourney
did no better In the qualifying
round
That the score Is not the result Of
m unusually easy course is indicat-
ed by the fact that the second low
est card was 80 With these child
phenoms springing up. suffrage in
golf is bound to have an inning be-
fore many years.
The Detroit times., 1915-09-18
"Be More Aggressive
and You'll be a Won.
der" says Branch.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1s.-George
sisler, the Browns wonderful young
man Of all work. has proven the
sensation Of 1915 major league base
ball, but Manager hickey 10 out
with the prediction that he has even
greater possibilities. sisler has
done everything that has been
asked Of him. despite the fact that
he Jumped from the University Of
Michigan campus 10 . big league
club with no intermediate exper-
fence In q minor league.
With little previous experiences.
even in college. as . nfst baseman.
he has held down that position In
q manner that has brought applause
from alien fans, and ~ an outfeld-
or he has proven that he can play
that position In an acceptable man
ner.
Most Of all. however, he has reg.
istered q remarkable hit ~ a bat.
ter. Opposing the best pitching In
the land for the first time. he has
complied q batting average close
10 800. When II IL taken into con
The Detroit times., 1915-09-18
GRID WORLD Is
WATCHING RUSH

The eyes of the football world Ii
on Princeton. and more particularly
upon a tiny individual known as
speedy Rush. the new coach. Rush
never played football. but made q
reputation for himself as q coach At
Cleveland prep school He has
brains and pep and personality, and
the Tiger school decided 10 gamble
on him. II be makes the grade, his
success will be as revolutionary as
that OF Bob Zuppke. OF Illinois, and
even more so, for Zuppke played
football al Wisconsin. although he
never made the varsity.
Rush has made good 10 date. HIS
spring practice was dandy, and he
already has the confidence Of his
men. For material. he has a vet
eran backfield that Is above the sv-
erage. two good centers. a pain OF
guards and a oorking good tackle.
his opportunity is great, for Prince
ton football coaching has been \
failure for some years, and last year
the system In vogue was dynamited
by a revolt in the Yale game that
proved its point. even If il did not
completely turn the tide OF victory.
The Detroit times., 1915-09-18

In a fashion patterned after the De-
troit demon.
You have all the natural quail
locations OF Cobb. and there's no
reason why you can't do the things
he docs" Hickey informed bis
young star. "You must be more
aggressive in all the things you do
and attempt to do on the ball field"
Rickey's argument Ia that Sisler
hasn't had his feet wet as yet He's
still a bit timid In doing many
things. But George Is learning and
II wouldn't be surprising II he
proves a whirlwind on the ball
field.
Sis apparently In taking Rickey's
advice. But day or two after
Hickey had administered his little
talk 10 Sister, George faced Guy
Morton. the Cleveland Highlander.
The Detroit times., 1915-09-18
WHITE sOx AFT ER
GUlFPORT CAMP

First thing the Tigers know. they
will have 10 train az NsNahachie or
some such place next spring. Ever
since waxahatchie, Tex. was men
toned as a possible Jungle encamp'
ment, a return 10 Gulfport has been
growing in favor A good hotel is
certain there, and SO is a good CLUB
house and diamond There are tie
coast winds, but then the Tigers
have done fairly we'll this season.
considering the handicap they
thought they were under while all
the inland camps were being frost
bitten.
However, the White Sox have no
tilted the Gulfportians that they are
ready to close contract for spring
training quarters. The Mississip-
plans are holding out for word from
Detroit, 1t seems, for they like the
Jun galeers down there. and since
they saw Sam Crawford play golf,
they are certain that no spring
would be worth while without the
wahoo persons presence at least
But they won't wait long.
The Detroit times., 1915-09-18
Willie Richie Wants Some
OF This Soft Gotham Coin

ly the Shugrue affair. not because
he doesn't think the Jersey boy .
worthy customer. but because he IL
aiming higher. He sees the pos
sibility OF getting a big piece OF
money boxing Mcfarland. and for
that rea son wants him.
"rll agree 10 let Packey weigh
142 pounds ringside," he said. Il
saw him box Gibbons the other
night, and ! know from his appear.
ance that he should have little diff
Guilty in getting down to the weight
I suggest. He'd be good at Ia
pounds and capable Of putting up
a finer exhibition at the lower scale
than he did at LAT pounds. At 142
pounds he will have something on
me. but not very much. for I would
work hard TO build up. think the
match would be good one. and
maybe worth, AZ drawing AFFAIR,
as much as the Gibbons and Nc
Farland setto.
The Detroit times., 1915-09-18
Bang! off Goes the Lid and Football Is With Us Again.
Here's HaruardS First VARSITY Lineup for Ne1D Seaso

Harvard Candidates Lined W Sev
the Opening psae3es % ths esasen.
Below. Trainer Donovan. Coach
Percy hsughten and Capt Mahan
Of Harvard.
The football I'D has been
pried on BY nearly all the big col
lege elevens In the east and some
of those In the west. The school
term has not opened 1t some An
stitutions. but coaches called can
didates early for . good start
The Harvard eleven, champions
last year. was one OF the arvt to
get into action. Harvard will have
q hard row to hoe this fall. Cap
tain Mahan 10 about the only star
left over from the Yale and Prince
The Detroit times., 1915-09-18
But 20 Riders to Be Allowed
To Start In Chug Chug Derby

only will be allowed to star IN me loomi national
be
said be probable One OF the latest to
Portland and the Pacific coast
magnitude mate mas
The OF the Great Cvon the und:pussd
Of the
This rider in 1914 made the mile On the 81 Louis
in Authenticity OF the
when duplicated the time this year Barney old
H. unable to 40 better
rs track crevisson VIII team win Marty Grsvsrs
and St Paul and with Kenneth kra.y Hq verr Verne
has just announced the appointment OF
the B. Mcconnell
representative the for Ohio will assist Mr. Adcoct oths
the william DeBree Toledo former
w sler Fred Kssier Robinson
Charlie Scorers nagmen
Detroit
association
has
srands a welcome fair
The Detroit times., 1915-09-18
BROOKLYN WILL
BRING LINEUP
OF REGULARS

The Brooklyn Nationals viii show
practically their regular lineup In
the exhibition game with the 8. 4
8. club at Mack park Sunday. &C
cording to word received from
President Ebbets, who VIII accom-
pany the team here. being en- route
with the club during its final west
ern invasion of the season.
Manager Robinson will be In uni-
form and the following lineup 10
announced: O'Mara, a.: DAubert.
ID: Nixon, II: Smith. m Cutshaw.
%: Pfeffer. RI; Gets. sb; MCarty
and Miller. c; Coombs. Marduard.
Appleton and Mails. pitchers. All
but two Of those players. Smith
and PfefRer. are regulars At their
announced positions. Smith IL the
nrst utility man while Pfsffer ranks
A. ono Of the best pitchers IN the
league and IL . capable gardner
The 8. 4 8. battery will be Hart
nsr and either 0raeme Snow. re-
Gently OF Brooklyn. sold to Topeka
IN the Western league. or FREDDIE
PAYNE. former White sox receiver.
The rest Of the team will be - fol-
lows: rrutis. ID; Baxter. 20; kr
hagen. 20; Frye. 3b; schuao. m;
Lavens. II; Laurent. RI; Mckihsn'
utility.
The Maxwells and Pfeiffers Fam
ous club will furnish the prelimin.
ary. Sunday will be boy Scout
Day" At Mack park. some 1000
Scouts having been invited 40 the
managements guests. Doc Har.
mon will umpire. First game called
at 1880 and the Brooklyn contest
At Ais.
The Detroit times., 1915-09-18
New Mentor a Bear
Cat When Under
Handicap

Some men are born with the fac
ulty OF facing every task that
comes before them with m in
dominatible spirit Harry Costello.
erstwhile Georgetown star. faces a
tremendous task At the University
Of Detroit. where he In trying to
inculcate the first principles OF the
sridiron game to a squad OF young
sters. However. Costello u one Of
those fortunate men possessing the
inconquerable spirit referred to
above. His past record proves
this
Down at Georgetown where he
held sway for four years. Virginia
was the problem that he solved in
the most satisfactory manner. vir-
ginia In to Georgetown what Har-
ward Ia to Yale. Their annual
meeting II the football classic for
both institutions.
The year that Costello first n.
rived at Georgetown. football AZ.
fairs were In q rather chaotic con-
dltion. The stars Of the precedfng
year had gathered. Costello hap
pened along. saw the situation and
In his own fighting manner set out
to remedy H. So well did he solve
the problem, that Georgetown was
returned an easy victory over vir-
ginia. chiefly because OF the man.
ner IN which Costello propelled the
pigskin over the sticks by the drop
kicking route. For four years he
played on Georgetown and Inn
proved his style of playing SO much
that twice he was named by Glen
Warner, the Carlisle coach, for his
AllAmerican first team and placed
by Walter Camp on his All-Amer.
lean second team. So you see Cos
tello IL some football player.
However. 1t Is hard TO say the
same about any OF the members OF
his present squad Green young
sters. eager and willing TO learn
form the personnel OF the class
taking their instructions from Cos
tello every evening He plans to
make a light fast team. with q
varied attack to do the work Of the