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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-12-29
SOME FEARFUL CONDITIONS.
Revealed by Appeal for Help for Civ
ilinn Prisoners
(Atlanta Constitution. 26thD

Upon receipt Of a cable grant from
the American Relief Clear House
Of Paris, France, Or. +. E May, OF
Atlanta, executive secretary Of the
Georgia war relief committee for
France and her allies, has made an
appeal to the people OF Atlanta to do
nate clothing and food for 10000
civilian prisoners returned to France
from Germany.
The Cablegram received by DR.. May
reads as follows:
I'VE are officially informed of the
expected repatriation OF over 10000
children. women and old men (civil-
ian prisoners) being returned to
France. or this number ) 900 are
insane and 5000 tnbcrculous. Con-
ditions are appalling. Can you help?
Our stock of clothing i. entirely exA
hausted and this is most needed.
I'VE are entirely unprepared for
these 10000 helpless people, aud we,
therefore, call upon the generous
American public to aid us in furnish
ing the rclief promised in answer to
the above cable"
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81 Killed, 20 Injured.

Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 2S..--Tn a
collision between a fast freight and
passenger train on the Nashville.
Chattanooga and St. Louis railroad,
at 4 o'clock this afternoon, between
Nashville and Chattanooga, Engineer
Irby Read, Of Nashville, and eight
negro laborers were killed and Fire
man Harmon Lear, Of Nashville, re-
ceived fatal injuries. Twenty other
laborers were injured. The accident
occurred between Sherwood and
Rockledge, in a deep cut.
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Keowee Courier, Progressive Far
mer and Housewife, one year $1.6O.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-12-29
Many AlpanianS Starve.

Rome, Dec. 27.--One hundred and
fifty thousand Albanians have starved
to death during the last year and an
equal number will die during the
coming year, according to w. w.
Howard. who is doing American re-
lief work. Many are homeless owing
to the destruction Of villages by Ger
mans and Serbians.
Two hundred thousand Serbian
refugees have been added TO the pop
ulatiOn Of the homeless.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-12-29
Christmas at Salem.

Salem, Dec. 27.-Special: Christ
mas is over, and we have had the
incest order we have had in twenty
drinking and every
body in a good humor.
Our rural policeman is right on his
job and has been worth more to us
already than his services cost for a
year. The boys have learned that
he will get them If they go wrong.
We are certainly proud OF him.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-12-29
MIR. FORD NOW RETURNING.
Great Peace Advocate Sick and Una
BILE to Continue Trip.

Stockholm, Sweden, Dec. PA
wireless from Henry Ford, flashed
from the steamship Bergensfjord
was received by members of the Ford
peace party here to-day. 1t gave the
first personal announcement Of Mr..
Ford's departure and OF his future
plans.
The message said Mr.. FOrd's sud-
den return to the United States had
been forced by illness. 1t gave as
surances he would rejoin the party
at The Haugue ii he is chosen one of
the delegates and if his health be-
comes sufficiently improved.
At the public meeting here the
members Of the peace part, annUunc-
ed that all preparations for contiDu-
ing the pilgrimage to The Hague had
been completed. Delegates from Nor
way will join the party at Copenha-
gen.
A permanent arbitration board will
be selected from the delegates from
the neutral countries before the
American delegates return to their
own country.
The mayor said the workers believ-
cd that much good would come OF the
peace trip.
Most Of the Stockholm papers con-
tain long accounts OF the Ford peace
mission, speaking Of it I'm the most
friendly manner Many papers ex-
press regret that Mr.. Ford has been
pnable to continue as leader Of the
pilgrimage.
A cable has been sent to VIM. j.
Bryan asking him to come to Europe
and join the party If possible.
Six Of the ten Norwegian delegates
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-12-29
Pickens Negro to Die.

Pickens, Dec. 27.--At special
term Of court held here to-day Pete
Hamilton, colored, was found guilty
OF criminal assault on prominent
lady of the county and was sentenced
by Judge II. j. Mauldin to be electro
cuted on February 4, 1916.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-12-29
Two Perish in Fire.

Aiken, Dec. 26.--In a fire which
destroyed boarding house at Clear
water, Aiken county, last night.
Charlie Smith was burned to death
and another man who had been with
Smith all Christmas day and whose
name is unknown is missing. The
boarding house was operated by Mrs.
McLendon.
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ROLLNA, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 2O, 1O15.
SUBMARINES MORE ACTIVE.
Several Ships of Different Nations
Sent to the Bottom.

Paris, Dec. 27.-The French
steamer Vile de La Ciotat, with pas
scngers on board, was torpedocd
without warning and sunk iii the
Mediterranean on December "a, the
ministry of marine announced to-day.
Most of the passengers and members
of the crew have been rescued.
No Warning Given.
The statement follows:
The steamer Willie de La Ciotat
was torpedocd and sunk on the oath
in the Mediterranean by an enemy
submarine, without warning. A ma
jority of the passengers and crew
were picked up by an English steam
er. Details have not been received"
The Vile de La Ciotat was return
Ing from the Far East and was due to
arrive at Marseilles to-day. The sur
vivors were taken to Malta, arriving
there yesterday morning.
The Vile de La Ciotat was one OF
| the largest OF the steamships sunk
recently in the Mediterranean. Her
gross tonnage was 6,37S. She was
4S7 feet long and 30 feet beam.
Eighty Lives Lost.
London Dec. 27.-Eighty of the
| passengers Of the Vile de La Ciotat
lost their lives. The remainder Of the
persons on board were saved.
The American consul reported fur
ther that the rescued were picked up
by Moss liner after they had been in
small boats two hours. The torpedoed
ship, the consul reported, was on her
way from Japan, China and Hawaii
to Marseilles. The lost included one
woman, a first-class passenger, a
stewardess and two children.
No Americans on Ship. Is,
Washington, Dec. 2 7.-77-Seyenty-
nine persons we're drowned in the de-
struction of the French liner Vile de
La Ciotat, the American consul at
! Malta reported to-day to the State
| Department. No Americans were
aboard. The ship, he reports, was
torpedoed without warning at 10.15
o'clock on December "a and sunk in
! | ) minutes.
Britisher Sent to Bottom.
London, Dec. 27.-The 4.300-ton
British steamship Geddo, from Cal
cutta. November "a, for Boston and
New York, has been sunk. Her crew
was saved.
Boston, Dec. 27.-The cargo of
the steamer Yeddo, bound for this
port and New York, from Calcutta
was valued by A. C. Lombard & Co.,
the local cOnsignees at more than
S2,0o0,000, although its exact ma
ture was not known, as the bills of
ladlng have not yet arrived. When
last here, six months ago, the Yeddo
was commanded by Capt Brennan
and carried l ) officers and a crew of
60 men.
More Victims 0f Submarines.
London, Dec. 27.-Sinking of the
Belgian steamer Ministre Beernaert
| is announced. The crew left the
steamer in boats, two OF which are
missing. The steamer was a vessel
OF 4,2l5 tons gross, last reported as
having arrived at London on Novem-
Der 23 from La Plata.
The British steamer Cottlngham,
'l3 tons, has been sunk. The crew
| was saved
The British steamship Hadley, l.
TT tons gross. has been sunk.
The British steamer Embla, LIZ
tons, has been beached at the mouth
Of the Thames, afire forwards.
The crews of bOth vessels were
| rescued.
Christmas at Salem.
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w estminster Bank,
Westminster, s. G.

to the peace conclave have been
chosen.
A number Of prominent citizens
called upon the pacifists to-day, as
suring them that Norway is strongly
in favor OF peace.
CASTOR Plaintiff, a business asso-
ciate Of Mr.. Ford, who is with the
delegates, is reported to have a plan
for the reorganization OF the eXpedi-
tion upon business basis"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-12-29

Paris, Dec. 27.-The French
steamer Vile de La Ciotat, with pas-
scngers on board, was torpedocd
without warning and sunk iii the
Mediterranean on December "a, the
ministry of marine announced to-day.
Most Of the passengers and members
of the crew have been rescued.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-09-17
Mrs. elizabeth Adams,

Mira. Elizabeth Alice Adam, vile
OF the late ]. III. Adams died "A
ksf residence, on Railroad ssreet Sun.
day, September IL. 1915 a. i:s5
O'Clock .. m, aged s2 years. Shs
was the last member 81 a large
family.
Mx. Adam had been in poor
health Tor some time and FOR the
past lew years, Mr., aud Mrs. \.
Barkley have been making their
home there In order 10 look alter
her and minister 10 her wants,
y. A. .dsnghtss aieaeA oihastleaeased
brothers we're with her when the
end came.
She had been member Of The
Methodist Church, South. Tor more
than 80 years.
Funeral service was conducted at
the residence Monday al 1890
o'clock by her pastor. Rev. ]. w.
Duret. after which che was laid to
rest 10 Union Cemetery beside her
husbsnd who preceded her TO tbs
grave six months ago.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-09-17
Pardue.

Bro. Woodson began bis orotract
ed meeting at Mt. Liberty last Sun,
day.
Mrs. Willie Thompson and baby
Of Nashville, are visiting her sister,
Mrs. Ellis Smith, this week,
Miss Lena Speight entertained
last Friday evening to compliment,
the Misses Hickersons. Of Charlotte.
Mrs Bette Sutherland and little
grand son, Of Charlotte, spent the
weekend with her sister Mrs. G. A,
Scott.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Scott OF South.
side, spent the weekend with Mr.
and Mrs, Ephie Story.
r. B. Collins and family have re.
turned home from Franklin, where
they have been visiting,
Misses Thelma Turner aud Inez
CARROLL were the guests OF Miss
Mabel Story last Monday.
Tom Bell was the guest CT Mr..
and Mrs. Ephie Story.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Bennett
spent Sunday the guests Of J. B,
Johnson and family.
Misses Ida Batson and Annie
Duke we're the guests OF Miss Ruby
Scott,
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-09-17

Mr. and Mrs. ]. T. Burch visited
relatives at Dickson Sunday.
W, MSHogins and son, Of Dick.
son, were here Thursday.
). II, Burdett Of Nashville. spen,
Sunday here.
Mrs, Maggie Adams is here from
Nashville visiting Mrs. T. B. Ad
cock.
Ernest Newlin, OF Turkey Creel
was here Sunday.
| "Unole Jake" Grabil, who hai
been here visiting relatives. has re-
turned to his home in Georgia.
T, B. Adcoek and John Furry
we're at Burns Friday.
| Kelly Owens Of Humboldt, spen'
the weekend here With his son
Wilbutu. on Pump Hollow.
John Y, Jackson, OF Goose Branch
vas here Sunday.
A few years ago Joseph Nelson
and family purchased some Elorid,
real estate on the installment pla'
and saved their earnings. hnali,
Ipaying for said land. Recently
relatives of MIR. Nelson went to se'
l,he land, and IL is said be found
lto be all under water.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-09-17
Parker's Greek

Emmel Herrin left Tuesday for
lAurireesboro, where he viii enter
the Middle T,,nnessee Normal.
Mrs. Mary Brown, who has been
visiting relatives on Beaverdam,
has returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan Frazier yis-
tied relatives on Turkey Creek Sum
|day.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Lawrence Haning-
ton spent Sunday with Mr.. aud
Mrs. D. NJ. Tidwell.
Mrs. John Thomas is spending
a few days with her son, Mack
Thomas. at Graham.
Several from this place attended
|chusoh ut Turnbpll. sunday, IL, -.
Robert Baker, who il teaching
the Porter school spent the week.
end with homefolks.
Misses Beatrice, .Etha Jordan and
Hattie Chandler Emmett Herrin,
Paul Frazier, Dalton Brown, Edgar
Underhill. Fate Rist, Victor Weems
aud Justus Brown were the Sunday
evening guests Of Miss Elyana lid
well.
Mrs. Pearl Tober. OF indianapolis.
Ind, is visiting relatives and
friends at this place.
Mr.. and Mrs, Elmer Tidwell Wis.
tied relatives at Bon Aqua Sunday.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-09-17
Meeting OF the Parent
Teachers Association.

The Parent Teachers Association
held its regular meeting Thursday
September 9lh. at the home OF Mrs
A. II. Leathers with a good attend
ance. Mrs. Leathers, the President,
presided.
The Secretary read the minutes,
which showed that at the last meet
Ing the Association had gwen $50
10 the Dickson Public School with
the understanding that the State
would donate $40 90, making Sl20.
which would be used in buying ref.
erence books for the Public School
library. A good library is one Of
the first things a school needs, snd
Prof Morrison deplores the fact
that Dickson is deficient along this
line Ii was decided to have q
Book Shower Friday evening,
September 24th, at the Public
School building, asking every
parent, both men and women, to
come and hrIng a book, and il not
,eonyenient, Tor, thru 70 hEing> A.,
book, the price OF book would be
accepted Every parent is invited
to come and meet the teachers who
are teaching their children, II you
are not n parent come anyway and
bring hook, At this time a pro
gram will be rendered and refresh.
ments served.
Mrs. J A. Clement was appoint
ed chairman of advertising commit.
tee, Mrs w. II. McMurry chairman
of the refreshment committee. and
Mrs Fannie Hopkins chairman OF
decoration committee.
The meeting II Hourned to meet
Thursday, September 23td, At the
home of Mrs, W, II MeMury,
Every woman in town is invited to
be present.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-09-17
Woman's Missionary Union.

The Womans Missionary Union
oi the firs, Baptist Church held ite
regular meeting AT the Church Mon.
day afternoon at B o'clock. Mrs.
Eta Davis, who has l,een away Tor
several months was present, and
presided. The subject Tor study
Was a survey OF the Home Mission
work II The Baptist Church. Mrs,
Pitt Henslee. Mrs. benson and Mrs.
Estes read articles ON the snbiect
Mrs. Clements made a blackboard.
talk on the departments of work
under the Home Board, Mrs. Dunn
read q notice of the death Of Misa
Fannie Heck. the President oi the
w. N. IT,, who passed away recent.
Nv at Raleigh. N. G. The annual
election pf officers followed the pro-
gram. Mrs. Clements. Mrs. Dunn
aud Mrs, Keel constitute Tho ncn,i.
mating committee. The following
officers we're nominated and elected.
Mrs. Eta Davis. Pres; Mcsdanies
Dora Henslee and Roscoe Meadows
Vice. Presidents; Mrs. pit Henslae,
Secretary; Miss Annie Gatewood,
Treasurer. A gifi ot $500 was
voted the Training school al l4ouis.
.sille. The various committees will,
be named by the President ~ once.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-09-17
Junior Missionary Social.

The Junior Missionary Society OF
the NJ Il. Church, South, met We'd
nes6ay afternoon, with Miss Louise
johnson. rwenty-six members
were present. The meeting was
conducted by the president. Miss
Dolly Sugg. Interesting papeis on
Cuba" were read by Misses Aline
Fentress and Mary Dauett. A very
interesting quiz on social service
was conducted by the leader, Mrs,
Matthews.
After the meeting adjourned de-
licious refreshments were served on
the lawn, which was very much en-
joyed by all. On leaving, each
child was presented with a bouquet
OF flowers.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-09-17
Iron Hill

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Truit, ol
near Centreville, are visiting theil
daughter. Mrs. Chesley Mccoy, this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w, B. Luther at.
tended church at Willow Springs
Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ephriam Marsh, ol
Lynnhaven. Florida, are visiting
their daughter. Mrs. ]. L, Ostrander
Miss Lula Vaughn was In Dick.
son Saturday shopping.
Miss Hattie Davidson visited
Miss Willie Giles Sunday.
John Welsh Of Beaverdam, visited
Mr. and Mrs. w. B. Luther Satur.
day night,
Miss Hattie Davidson went to
Charlotte Monday,
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-09-17
Library Day.

| A statewide canpsign for more
and better school libraries is now
being waged in Tennessee by the
DiYision Of Library Extension 81
the State Department Of lsublis III.
struction. Of which MM Pearl Viii.
iiams Kelley 10 Director.
State Supt. Sheriff. hes proclaim.
ed Friday, October |, 1915. Library
Day." On that day every public
school 10 the State is expected to
raise funds TO establish or supple
ment the school library. According
to law. the State duplicates any
amount from $1,000 to $4,000 rails.
ed by the school every school
year to establish or add TO the II
brary already established. The Sc
lection of books is restricted TO a
list approved by the State Board
oi Education.
In view OF the pleasure, the dir
eetion aud inspiration they impart.
good books should be in easy reach
Of all the boys and girls OF the
State. The quiet Of the large rural
area suggests betss<&ks opportunity
and need Tor much home reading;
and the fine native stock Of boys
and girls oi our hills and valleys
insures big returns in appreciation
and trained men and women. who
will come forth at the call ot books.
October lst promises to open
new and wonderful chapter in the
States lihrlry history, aud much
enthusiasm is already manifested
bv tne leaders in the educational
world oyer the possibilities of a
carefully chosen, well.administered
library in every public school in
tennessee.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-09-17
Don't Fail to Binq Book or Price Book to the Book Shower Fri Night Sept "A

sleciing oas ill scsa magistrate
who shall serve Tor the same scfln
~ other magistrates N sAid county.
to.wit, until the tirst Thursday III
August 1919 and who shall have
all the poyleEs aud perform all
duties now dssolvins hy las
upon Justices 81 the pescs and
whose successor shall be elected
thereafter upon che sanae day
as other aissices al The pease
Continued on Ind paRe.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-09-17
NEIGHBORHeOD NEWS
BY Our Special Correspondents


Mrs. George Cox and children,
spent Monday with Mr. and MFs.
4. j. Bush and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Bouldrop
and little daughter. Maggie Lee. oil
AshlAnd CITY, spent Friday and
Saturday with relatives and friends,
MIR. and Mrs. ]. j. Bush spent
Sunday wi,h Dir. and Mrs. p. 8,
Miller.
Felix Duke and Ewing Pardue
spent Sunday with Howell Walthall,
Miss Ruth Organ was the guest
Monday Of Miss Mary Bush.
I0e Pardue has returned to bis
homsin Nashville, after spending
several days with bis uncle and
.aunt. Mr.. and Mrs. ], NJ. Pardue.
Harden Psrdue is spending a 10 "
days 10 Nashville.
Oliver Rockey has returned to his
home in Nashville, after spending
several weeks with homeiolks.
Shelby Nicks spent Saturday
night with his grandparents, Mir,
aud Mrs. ]. NJ. Pardue.
Mr.. and Mrs, Don Oakley has re-'
turned 10 their home in Nashville.
after spending several days With
homefolks.
Scott Martin was the Sunday
afternoon guest Of Miss Lottye
Hooper.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-09-17
Family Reunion.

Mr. and Mrs. I. +. Nieks were
very pleasantly surprised Sunday
when their children and grandthild.
rem began coming in by wagon
loads, bringing with them nicely
filled baskets. The dinner was
spread on the ground in the shade,
which all seemed TO enjoy very
much.
The children present We're; Mrs
M, II, Fussell, W, l.. Nicks ot
Almagordo. New Mexico, K, X
Nicks, Daily Nick, T. +, Nicks, Jr.,
and Mr., Walter Rodger; All being
present except Mr., ] B, Nieks, on
account OF sickness in his home.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-09-17
Double Branch

Mr.. and Mrs. Winfrey Peeler
we're the guests Of Andrew Frazier
aud FANNY Sunday.
Misses Pearl and Dosia Kimbso
were in Dickson Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Noel Kimbro and
Misses Pearl and Dosia visited I,
Sam Yates Sunday.
Miss Josie Dudley spent laat
week with her sister. Mrs. Jack
Lyle.
Lee Moore and sister. Miss Lizzie
attended the Bush Arbor meeting
on Bear Greek Sunday.
Misses Iona and Sarah Nelson
were the guests Of Mrs. Jack Lyle
Sunday.
JEFF Frazier and little son, Dale
visited J. r. Dudley and family
Sunday afternoon.
Miss Claude Donegan Of WesI
Piney. 10 spending a few weeks with
her uncle, Sam Yatss.
Monroe Holland and family were
at the Bush Arbo7 meeting Sunday,
Misses Dosia Kimbro and Msry
Holland were the guests oi tbs
formers sster, Mrs. Ida Bower
Tuesday night
Mrs. Lille Nelson visited hAl
parents, Mr., and Mra, J. v. HasseI
! Of Spring Creek the last OF ths
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-09-17
Card Of Thanks.

W. wish 10 return cur heart.
feh thanks TO the many generous
iriends who stood by Nv with sucI,
unweerying kindness during the III.
ness and deati, ci Mrs, Adams.
May fiod bless lha n0ble big
hearted citizens oi ,his listis city,
Ia cur prayer.
Mr. and Mrs. j. y. Harksey.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-09-17
Worth Their Weight in Gold,

Il have used Chamoerlain's Tab.
lets and found them to be- just az
represented, quick relief TOR head
aches dizzy spells. and other sysnp.
toms denoting torpid liver and a
disordered condition OF the digest
i've organs. They are worth THEN
weight In gold,' writes Miss Clara
A. briggs. Eiba. N. Y. 0btainable
everywhere, adv