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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-07-07
Dependent Relatives Order
Affects One-Third of
Citizen SOldiery
APPLIES TO SEVERAL
BRATTLEBORO BOYS
ALI Cavalry Recruits from Here Thus
Far Examined Have Passed-Relief IF
Fund for Company I Amounted This
Noon to S19O.

While there has been no tabulation
by war department officials of the num-
ber of men in the National Guard now
at the front or in camp who have per-
sons dependent upon them, it is esti-
mated that the order authorizing the
discharge of such men will affect about
one-third of, the present strength Of the
citizen soldiery.
The order of the secretary of war
issued yesterday provides that appli-
cation by such men for discharge must
be accompanied by adequate written
evidence of real dependency. There
are a number of such men in the ranks
of Company l and IN the other com
panies of the Vermont regiment
In telephone message to The Re-
former last night Lieut.. Robert Know
ton, who had been recruiting here for
the cavalry and Company |, said that
all of the recruits he took with him
for the cavalry who had been examined
had passed the physical examination.
Three of them, Duggan, Squircs and
Bristol, were to be examined today.
Wayland S. Graves, who has been
cooking for the recruits at camp, has
been sent home because of continued
trouble with one leg which was injured
last winter. He may be called later.
Col. Ira l.. Reeves, commanding the
First Vermont regiment now at Ea-
gle Pass. Texas, has wired to the Yer
mont Red Cross asking if the organiza-
ton will supply 1000 colored goggles
for the protection of the men S eyes.
Treasurer Harry Howard has re-
| pied that several of the home towns
of the companies have already sup
| piled them. which includes Companies
| NJ and { of Burlington, G of Winooski
aud l of Brattleboro
Mr.. Howard is communicating with
the home towns of the other companies
to try and have them arrange to sup
| ply their own boys with the goggles
but if necessary the society will pro
vide them.
Brattleboro was the first place il
the state to meet this need, as H. F
Jordan. former United States cav
airyman who had served in Texas, bu
is now an opticlan, appreciated tn.
need of such protection and started
the movement which resulted in the
goggles being shipped several day
ago.
Eric Chaquette, who has been EN-
lployed in the printing establishment
of f. L. Hildreth & Co., left thi
morning on the I'LL O'Clock train fo
the state camp at Burlington. He wa
examincd yesterday by Dir. W. II. Ian
and is to join the cavalry troop.
Ben Weedcn, who was once reiecte,
by the examining surgeon at the cam
left on the same train intending t
make another effort to pass the eXam
nation. He has been examined her
again by other surgeons, who say ther
is no reason why he should be reject
ed, He is trying to join Company
| Col. J. Gray Estey this noon had re
ceived total of $l90 for the relief fun
, for Company I, of which 800 has bee
| sent to Lieut. Spaulding.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-07-07
OCCUPATION BY
AMERICAN MARINES
Agreement Reached Between the Dom
inican Peace Commission and
Col. Pendleton.

WASHINGTON, July = Arrange
nents for the peaceful occupation of
Santiago, Santo Domingo, by American
marines under Col. Pendleton were re-
ported to the navy department today
by Rear Admiral Caperton. Under an
agreement between Col Pendleton and
the Dominican peace commission the
marines were to enter the city last
night or today. 1t was during the
march toward Santiago that the Amer
leans had four fights with the revolu-
tionary bands. Admiral Caperton again
predicted an early restoration of peace
throughout the island republic.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-07-07
CHEAPER GASOLINE EXPECTED
Federal Inquiry Almost Done U. s.
Gets Reduction.

WASHINGTON, July Final re.
port of the federal trade commission
on its investigation into the oil situa-
tion IN the United States probably
will be completed within two weeks.
Commissioner Harris predicted re-
duetion in the price of gasolene.
The investigation IS credited among
government officials with large saw
ing to the United States on motor
fuel oil. Three months ago the Standard
Oil company offered oil at S1h cents
a gallen, but the bid was rejected. A
contract has just been closed at 23h
cents gallon.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-07-07
BOYD'S AUTOMOBILE
LICENSE REVOKED
Secretary Of State Acts Because of Ac-
cident in Which Mrs. W. M. Ran
dali Was Seriously Hurt.

Town Clerk Carl S. Hopkins has re-
ceived notification from Guy w.
Bailey, secretary of state that the
license to operate an automobile is
sued to Harry Boyd has been sus-
pended as the result of the automobile
accident in the West River bridge
Monday in which Mrs. William M.
Randall was badly injured.
Mrs. Randall is still in a critical
condition in the Memorial hospital, al
though she has shown slight improve
ment since being taken there Monday
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-07-07
MRS. WAITE GAINS FREEDOM.
Murderer's Wife Has Marriage An,
nulled in Michigan.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, July Z. -
A decree of annulment of marriage has
been granted to Mrs. Clara Louise
Peek Waite, wife Of DR.. Arthur War
ren Waite The man Is in Sing Sing
under sentence of death for the MUIR
der of his fatler.in.law. John Il. Peck
of Grand Rapids.
Mrs. Waite, in petitioning for annul-
sment Of her marriage. alleged that
Waite resortea to fraud in obtaining
her consent to marry him.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-07-07
HERRICK & WYMAN
PROPERTY SOLD
w. Childs -. Wyman Interest Brings
S19,25O, According to Deed.

The Union building property on Main
street, which has been owned by the Her
rick Wyman heirs. has been sold 10y the
heirs Of the estate of Seth \. Herrick and
by Edward c. Crosby, administrator of
the estate of c. w. Wyman, to Frederick
w Childs The deed OF transfer from the
heirs of Seth n. Herrick gives the pur-
chase price as ''one dollar and other val
liable consideration, and that from Ed
ward c. Crosby, administrator, as $l9,25o
Major Childs says he bought the
property for an investment and will
make needed improvements upon it, He
has no further plans with reference tc
it to announce.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-07-07
VILLA is REPORTED
SOUTH OF PARRAL
Said to Have Gathered a Band of
800 to 1000 Men-Most of Guards
men at the Border.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July Z. -
Gen. Pershing reported to Gen. Funston
today that a rumor had reached him
of Francisco Villa s re-appearaace
south of Parral. The report placed the
estimates of Villa s band at irony 800
to 1000. Trains bearing guardsmen to
the border stations were moving in
fewer numbers today.
The greater part of the National
Guard that was prepared to respond to
the call for service already has reached
the border.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-07-07
EPIDEMIC STILL RAGING.
Twenty-Five Deaths and 81 New Gases
of Infantile PARALYSIS.

NEW YORK, July Z. - With city,
state and federal authorities fighting
the disease the epidemic of infanti,e
paralysis showed little signs of abate-
mcnt todav. During the q hours end
ing at 10 O'Clock y more children
died. Nineteen of this number were in
brooklyn There were 81 new eases
reported.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-07-07
GERMANS GET SHIP.
Capture a British Vessel Near the
Coast of England.

BERLIN, July I, via London.-Of
fetal announcement was made today
that the British steamship Lcstris was
held up by German warships near the
English coast aud seized as a prize.
The statement says the Lestris was
held up by portion of the German
high seas forces.''
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-07-07
DEBATING REVENUE BILL.
Final Vote on the Administration
Measure is Set for Next Monday.

WASHINGTON, July THE house
today continued the debate which
started yesterday, when the admins
tration ; revenue bill was taken up.
Beginning tomorrow the measure will
be taken mp section by section for dis
cussion. A final vote is set for Mon
day.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-07-07
NEW WAR LORD NAMED.
David Lloyd George to Take Place
Held by Kitchener.

LONDON, July Z. - David Lloyd
George has been appointed secretary
for war. Sir Edward Grey, the secre-
tarv for foreign affairs, has had an
earldom conferred upon him. The earl
of Derby, director of recruiting, has
been appointed under secretary for
war.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-07-07
RECEPTION TO HUGHES.
Candidate and Wife to Be
Guests Of Hughes Alliance.

BRIDGEHAMPTON, n. Y, July 4.
Charles E. Hughes and his wife pre-
pared to leave their home this after
noon for Roslyn, Long Island. where
they win be rendered reception by
the woman $ auxiliary of the Hughes
alliance. The reception will be held in
the home of Mrs. Harry Payne Whit
ney, member of the executive COM
mittee.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-07-07

This German statement is the first
indication that any of the German
high sea fleet was near the English
coast at the time the Lcstris was
seized. This is the second exploit of
the kind on the part of the Germans
On June 10 the British steamship Bru3-
sells was captured by German destroy
ers and taken with her passengers into
Xccbruegc.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-07-07
Sunday Services.

Sunday morning at 1O.3O, Rev.
Henry C. Mobie y. d., who is staying
in his aummcr home in North6cld,
viii preach
Bible school at Ills. Classcs for all
Evening service at 80, in charge
of the Christian Endeavor society. l..
4. IIawley will speak.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-07-07
THE GANNET SUNK.
British Vessel 245 Feet Long and of
LIP Tons Was Unarmed.

LONDON, July Z. - The British
steamship Gannet of London has been
sunk. She was marmed. The Cannot
was 245 feet long and of LIP tons
gross.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-07-07
THE WEATHER.
Fair Tonight and Saturday Moderate
Winds, Mostly South.

WASHINGTON, July 7. - The.
weather forecast: Fair tonight and
Saturday. Moderate winds, mostly
south.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-07-07

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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-03-29
Send In Your Names.

All who expect to attend the Mis-
will please send in their names as
soon as possible to Mrs. S. f.. Reeder,
Westminster, S. G..
Please state in your letter what
day you expect to come to Westmin-
ster.
All names should be sent in as
soon as is convenient, so that homes
may be assigned our guests. No as
Signment cards will be sent out, but
everybody will be met at the station
and conducted to their hostess.
Let all who can, come.
Mrs. S. f.. Reeder.
Westminster, March 8, 1916.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-03-29
GIRLS! HAVE A MASS
OF BEAUTIFUL HAIR,
SOFT, GLOSSY, WAVY.
2I-Ccnt Bottle Destroys DandrIfY
and Doubles Beauty OF Your Hair.

Within ten minutes after an ap-
plication of Danderine you cannot
find a single trace Of dandruT or
falling hair and your scalp will not
itch, but what will please you most
will be after a few weeks use, when
you see new hair, fine and downy at
frst-ycS--but really new hair
growing all over the scalp.
A little Danderine Immediately
doubles the beauty Of your hair No
difference how dull. faded, brittle
and scraggy, just moisten a cloth
with Danderino and carefully draw
1t through your hair, taking one
small strand at a time. The effect Is
amazing-your hair will be light.
fluffy and wavy. and have an appear
ance Of abundance; an incompara-
bio lustre, softness and luXuriarcc.
Get a 25-cent bottle Of Knowlton's s
Danderine from any drug store or
toilet counter, and prove that your
hair is as pretty and soft as any
that it has been neglected or injured
by careless treatment--that's all
you surely can have beautiful hair
and lots Of it If you will just try a
little Danderine.-Adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-03-29
Pythians Will Go to COll,IAbia.

Columbia. March 20. - Chick
Springs misfortune, that resort hay
ing fallen of late into the bankruptcy
court, has brou ght Columbia the good
fortune Of entertaining this spring
the South Carolina Grand Lodge,
Knights Of Pythias. The annual con-
vcntion will be held in Columbia on
May 23-2i
G. ID. Brown, OF Abbeville, Grand
Keeper Of Records and Seal, said
that inasmuch as Columbia lodges
had entertained the Grand Lodge
only year before last. it was desired
that no expense be incurred by Co
lumbians in connection with the
meeting this year
Headquarters will be established
in the Jefferson Hotel. II. f.. Gyles,
Of Aiken. is Grand Chancellor.
Arrangements had been made to
have Chick Springs Hotel opened for
the FythianS a week i'm advance Of
its opening to the public, but the
financial difficulties Of tho mana ge-
mcnt have required a change IN the
Elans
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-03-29
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
In the District Court of the United
Statcs-FOr the Western District
of South Carolina.
THE UNITED STATES

OF Soutn CArOllna.
THE UNITED STATES
Versus
A certain tract Of land containing
494.13 acres, more or less, situate
in Chattooga Township, in the
County of Oconee, in the State Of
South Carolina, known as w. G..
Russell Tract.
Notice that Application has Been
Made by The United States to Ac-
quire the Land Herein Described,
by Condemnation.
Pursuant to an order made by his
honor Joseph T. Johnson, United
States Judge for the Western District
of South Carolina, on the 9th day
of March, A. D. 1916. notice Is here
by published that application has
been made to the District Court of
the United States for the Western
District of South Carolina, in behalf
of the United States, for the condem-
nation for the public use and purpose
Of National Forest Reserve, Of Ger.
tain tract Of land. owned or Supposed
to be owned by w. G. Russell and
Jane Russell. and an accurate de-
scriptiOn of said tract Of land being
as follows:
All and singular that certain tract
Of land known as the w. G. Russell
tract in Chattooga Township, Coun-
ty OF Oconee, and State OF South
Carolina, formerly said to contain
five hundred (500) acres, but con-
tanning four hundred and ninety
four and 1900 (494.13) acres, ad-
joining lands Of Adaline Bynum, #.
A. Hull, John Lochrie, Nicholson es-
tate and RoXford lands, on the wa
ters Of Chattooga River. on the East
side of Chattooga River, just South
Of the forks Of the East and West
prongs or said river; the line begin
ming at corner one, a rock pointed
out by w. G. Russell as his begin
ming and northermost corner, and a
corner common to the A. b., w. II.
and K. B. Nicholson tracts respect
lively, white oak post beside rock,
set and scribed; thence to corner
two. a Spanish oak post set and
scribcd; thence to corner three, a
pine post set and scribed: thence to
corner four, a white oak post, set and
scribed; thence to corner five, a
Spanish oak post set and scribed
thence to corner six, a sourwood post
set and scribed thence to corner
seven, a chestnut post set and
scribed: thence to conner eight, a
sourwood post set and scribed
thence to corner nine. a chestnut post
set and scribed; thence to corne,
ten, a chestnut post set and scribcd
thence to corner eleven. a sourwOOd
post sct and scribed; thence to cor.
ner twelve. a chestnut post set and
ScCibpd. thoncn IN rCrnar thirtoan 81
sourwOod post setand scribed; thence
to corner fourteen, a chestnut post SET
and scribed; thence to corner fifteen
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-03-29
Good for Colds

Honey. pinc-tar and glycerine are
recognized cold remedies. In nr.
Bells Pine-Tar-EIoncy these are
combined with other cough medicine
in i pleasant syrup. DR.. Bells Pine
Tar-lloncy quickly stops your
cough. checks your cold, soothcs ir-
ritation Of the throat. Excellent for
young, adult and aged. 1t is ono Of
the best cough syrups made. For
mula on every bottle You know
lust what You are taking and your
doctor knows it is good for coughs
and colds. Insist on DR.. Bells Pine
Tar-lioncy. Only 25c. at druggists
ADV. .
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-03-29
Planning for Veterans.

Rock Hin. March 1S.--Arrangc-
mrnts are being made for the enter
tainmcnt Of the reunion OF the South
Carolina Confederate Veterans.
which will be held in this city April
p and 2G. The veterans will be on
tcrtainch in the private homes. and
it was decided at the meeting held
to-day that dinner would be served
each day under big tent in the air
dome lot in the center OF the city.
\ committee was appointed IT, ar
range for the sponsors ball, hich
always forms delightful feature OF
the reunion. The city will be profusc-
~ decorated and the Boy Scouts and
Community Y. NJ. G. A. secretary
Frank CondOn, will be on duty dur
ing the entire occasion. acting as
couricrs and rendering any assist
aAce needed
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-03-29

Il white oak post set and Scribed;
thence S. 3S.55 e. passing witness
corner sixteen, a black oak post set
and scribed; to Il point in the center
Of the Walhalla Road 9.55 chains
from corner fifteen; thence mean
dering along said road; with certain
courses and distances, passing wit
ness corner seventeen, Il red oak
post set and scribed, to corner
eighteen, black oak post set and
scribed; thence to witness corner
nineteen, chestnut post set and
scribed; thence with the meanders
OF the thread Of a stream, to u
point so feet from c.rner twenty, a
stone set by Surveyor E. Callas April
18th, 1908, and a corner common to
the John Lochrie number two, r. A.
Hull "Mongold" and w. G. Russell
tracts, Il Spanish oak post being set
and scribed; thence with the boun-
Diary line of the John Lochrie tract
| number two to corner twenty-one, a
corner common to the John Lochrie
tract number two, J. C. Powell and
w. G. Russell tracts; thence with
the boundary Of the J. G. Powell
tract to corner twenty-five, a siX-inch
pine, All original corner common to
| lhC d. ~. Io"cll titN w. VI. ItuSSGll
tracts; thence to corner twenty
, three, a fourteen-inch white oak, an
| original corner; thence to corner
| twenty-four, a twenty-four-inch
| white oak, marked as the original
| corner; thence to corner twenty-five.
| site of an original rock corner, 4
| white oak post being set and scribed;
! thence to corner twenty-siX, an origi-
nal rock corner, thence to the place
| OF beginning. all bearings being
turned from the true meridian.
All persons interested in said tract
of land. are hereby required to come
! forward on the 1st day of June,
| 1916. and file with the Clerk OF
| this Court, at his Office at Greenville,
South Carolina, their objections, if
any they should have. to the pro-
! posed purchase or acquisition of said
tract Of land by the United States.
J. WILLIAM THURMOND,
United States Attorney.
\ True Copy. Attest:
! (Seal.) ]. B. KNIGHT.
Clerk, u. S. District Court, West.
Dist. South Carolina.
March %, 1916. II
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-03-29
OCOnrS Greek Notes.

OConcc Creek, March Special:
The Rural School Improvement AS
Sociation held u very interesting
meeting Friday night About 40 or
more were present. 4 very interest,"
ing Carolina' program was carried
out by the school children. Coffee
and cakes were served. The meeting
then adjourned. The next meeting
will he held in April
Preparations are being made in
our school for Fair and Hic,h Nay.
County demonstration Agent G..
NJ. Barnett was i'm 0ur community
rrrrn1lv spraying fruit trees.
Miss Elizabeth Stribling attended
the state Teachers Association in
Columbia.
Miss jamie Harrison spcn, the
Weekend in Walhalla
our farmers are busy these DAYS
with the pl0w. Our roads are in
splendid condition now.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-03-29
RURAL CREDITS TKICKSTEisS.
GOvCi nmrnt Warns Farmers to lse
Cautious in Dealing With Them.
tEullctin Of u. S. Department OF

tI!ullctin Of u. S. Department Of
AEriculturc.)
The dcpa rtmcnt has recently re-
ccivCd letters from :, number OF far
mcrS who have subscribed for stock
in rural-crcdit companies. including
which appear to have no real co-opc-
rativo features.
IN some Of these lcttcrS the COM
plant is made that the agents selling
the stock make MISREPRESENTATION as
to when loans may be obtained by
subscribers and THAT the companies
later disclaim responsibility for the
statements made by tho agents. In
Il numbcr Of instances farmers seem
to have gained the idea from the
agent thut they would be able to Sc
cure loans within u relatively short
time. and express Disappointment on
realizing that they must wait for an
indefinite period for the promised
loan and go on making payments just
have agreed to take
Where farmers are confronted
with proposition Of this character.
they should first read the prospectus
and the contract very carefully and
make sure that they know exactly
what these mean. especially the con-
tract II tho contract is so wordpd
that its meaning Is not clear after Il
careful reading. this in itself should
he reason enough for extra caution.
The agents explanation Of the con-
tract is not part OF the contract, nor
is his promise that the company will
do things not specified in the contract
by any means sure to be recognized
by the company.
Farmers ought. first to find out
what provision has been made for the
protection OF the interests OF sub
ScriberS, "ith through responsible
government supervision over the ac-
tivitics OF the company. or in any
other way, and ii they are in doubt
they should consult competent adyis-
ers with regard to the responsibility
OF the company before paying over,
or agreeing to pay over, their own
good money. Always, in the matter
OF subscription to stock in any kind
OF Il company. they should exercise
caution.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-03-29
ii HUSBAND AND WIFE BOTH
SAVED FROM SUFFERING

wish to tell you the good results
myself and husband received from
Dr.. Kilmcrs mp-Root. About
eleven years ago l had a severe at
tack of la grippe and was confined
to my bed about eight weeks under
The doctors care. He pronounced
my case kidney trouble and rheuma-
tism and not receiving the results
from the doctors treatment | should
have received. | decided to try
SwampRoot. After taking several
bottles Of SwampRoot | was able to
get up and attend to my work. About
a year later my husband was affected
with severe attack Of kidney trou-
Bile and doctored for some time with
the doctors and received no benefit.
knowing Of the good | had received,
he decided to try Swamp-Root. His
condition was such that he was con-
fined to his bed and words cannot tell
how he suffered. but after taking
Swamp-Root he was relieved so he
could g" on with his work without
pain. wish to heartily recon-
mend Swamp-Root to all persons af-
hicted with kidney and bladder trou-
Dles and you may publish this letter
If you wish. Yours truly,
MRS. a. e. BRIGGS.
Eldred, Pa.
Sworn and subscribed to before
me. this 25th day Of May, 1912.
IRA MCCARTHY, Notary Public.