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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
Reciprocal Trade Impaired.

The spirit Of reciprocal trade be-
tween the United States and Great
Britain, the privilege long accorded
to the nationals of each to come and
go with their ships and cargoes, to
use each the others shipping, and be
served each by the others merchants
Is very seriously impaired by arbi-
trary and sweeping practices such as
this.
'"Fhere Is no purpose or inclination
on the part Of the government Of the
United States to shield American cit
izens or business houses in any way
from the legitimate consequences Of
unnentral acts or practices; it Is
quite willing that they should suffer
the appropriate penalties which in
ternational law and the usage of nu-
tions have sanctioned; but His Bri-
tannic Majesty's government cannot
expect the government Of the United
states to consent to see its citizens
put upon an ex parte blacklist with
out calling the attention Of His Ma
3esty's government, in the gravest
terms, to the many serious conse-
quences to neutral right and neutral
relations which such an act must nec-
essarily involve. It hopes and be-
!leVes that His Majesty's government
In Its natural absorption in a single
pressing object of policy, has acted
without full realization OF the
many undesired and undesirable re-
suits that might ensue."
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
LADS BODY FOUND IN RIVER.
Hands We're Bound Together With
Wire-Arrest Made,

Atlanta, July 30.-The body of
John Wurm, Is years old, employee
OF local steel company, who had
been missing since Sunday last, was
found III the Chattahoochee river.
near here, late to-day. According to
Fulton county police the boys hands
were tightly bound with wire, and
there appeared to be evidence that
his head had been struck with heavy
blows.
Young Wurm was graduated in
June from the Technology High
School here and shortly afterwards
went to work In the steel mill He
worked at night and was last seen
about o'clock p. m. Sunday. AS
far as known he carried no money or
other valuables with him, and the
police and his family said they we're
at loss to conjecture why he should
have left the plant when on duty.
The Chattahoochee river is mile or
more from the plant.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
MASTERS SALES.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
COUNTY OF OCONEB.
In Court of Common Pleas


Pursuant to DEGREES of the afore-
said Court, in the cases named below,
will offer for sale. to the highest
bidder, in front Of the Court House
door, at Walhalla, South Carolina, on
MONDAY, the 7th day Of AUGUST.
1916, between the legal hours of
sale, the lots Of land below described:
Edward Hamilton, in His Own Right.
and as Assignee Of Il. II. Boyd,
Plaintiff,
against
Anna Fredericks ct al, Defendants.
A certain piece, parcel or lot of
land. situate. lying and being in the
near Seneca Cotton Mill, on
Blue Ridge Railroad, bounded on
the North by Mrs. e. B. Jordan, on
the South by B. T.. Sloan, on the East
by r. M. Tribble, containing one acre,
more or less, same decided to #, L.
Fredericks by r. M. Morgan.
Terms Of Sale: CASH. That In
event Of failure OF the purchaser or
purchasers TO comply with the terms
or sale within five days from day of
sale, the Master do re-advertise and
rcso'l said premises on the follow
Ing saleday, or some convenient sale
day thereafter, at the same place and
on the same terms as heretofore set
out, at the risk Of former purchaser
or purchasers, and that ne do con-
tinue so to do, until he has ,und O
purchaser or purchasers who comply
with the terms Of sale.
Purchaser to pay extra for papers
and stamp.
w. o. WHITE,
Master for Oconee County, 8. G.
July 10, 1915. 29-31
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
NEWS FROM WESTMINSTER.
Many Visitors in TOwn-Othcrs Wis.,
iting Elsewhere.

Westminster, Aug. Especial:
Miss Duke McCracken, who has been
visiting Miss Carolyn Carter, was
called to her home at Graham, N. c.,
last Wednesday on account Of the
illness Of her mother.
Mrs. George w. Walker, Of Green
vile, is spending a while with her
sister, Mrs. J. A. Durham, who has
been quite i'll for two or three weeks
Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Bruner enter
tanned last Thursday evening at their
beautiful home on Walhalla street in
honor of their attractive guests, the
Misses Simpson, Of Alabama. The
spacious living room and library
were thrown together and with the
wide porch formed a lovely setting
for the gay throng OF young folk.
The entire evening passed pleasantly
away, and at a late hour delightful
cream and cake were served.
Mrs. Al. G. Barton and children, of
Piedmont, and Mrs. Earle Barton and
children, Of Townville. are visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Stribling this
week.
Mrs. C. J. 'Mulkey is visiting rela-
tives at ToccOa this week
Mrs. Mamie Barron, Of Greenville,
40 'ioiIih6 HSl SiSISl, mIS. y. hUOX
Anderson.
Miss Carolyn Carter is visiting
Mrs. Quillain at Gainesville, Ga.
Miss Stella Miller has returned
from a visit OF several days duration
to her sister, Mrs. Paul Ballenger,
in Atlanta.
Misses Edith and Frances Carter,
OF Walhalla, are the guests Of Mrs
Mrs. j. ID. Witherspoon this week.
Rev. J. Dean Grain, Of Easley;
filled the pulpit at Westminster Bap-
tist church Sunday evening and
preached a most interesting sermon.
Miss Kate McClanahan has return
cd from visit to relatives at Seneca
Mrs. Ella Terrell, who has been
spending a part Of her vacation with
relatives at Fountain Inn, stopped Off
for a short visit here Monday on her
way to Atlanta.
Truman Holmes, OF Hiawassee,
Ga, spent several days here last
week with his aunt, Mrs. w. II. Nc
Clure.
l.. A. Tanncry, OF Liberty, was a
visitor here the first part of the week
Mrs. Julia Mcdonald Is visiting her
daughter. Mrs. Frank Leeson, in
Greenville
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02

This is likeness of Leon l.. Rice,
Esq, candidate for Solicitor Of the
Tenth Circuit. Mr.. Rice Is a fire.
quest visitor to Walhalla and Oconee
county, and has great many friends
here who will support him in his
race. When asked as to his prospects
In the coming primary, Mr.. Rice re-
piled THAT is a question the people
can answer. 1t Is the peoples Job
and they can give 1t to whom they
please. l can only say that l am
meeting with much encouragement.
| have never felt inclined to claim
the whole earth, even in politics, for
while am claiming it, the people
might disclaim it. l hope before the
campaign Is over to know the people
OF Oconee county as well as the peo-
pie Of Anderson county know me,
and if a clean race based on merit
alone can win, then l hope to be the
next Solicitor Of the circuit adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
Is. r.. MOSS,
REAL ESTATE DEALER.
Walhalla, 8. @.
FOR SALE!

If not sold before, l will sell to
the highest bidder, at public sale at
Walhalla Court House, on salesday
In AUGUST,
240 ACRES OF VALUABLE
FARMING LAND,
near South Union Church and about
iive miles above Fair Play, In Oconee
County, known as the Mary Malone
land. Divided into two equal
tracts.)
Terms: Three equal annual pay-
ments, first due the 18th Of Deem
ber; $50 on day Of sale,
A chance to secure desirable
home. Titles good. Address
Il. NJ. ELROD, SENECA, 8. @.
Juno II, 1916. 24-t,ds,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
NOTES FROM RICHIIAND.
Chautauqua Party Newest Thing in
TOwn-PersonaI Items,


weather was very unsettled here on
the first "dcg day." and If that is ny
indication of the KIND Of weather W )
Will have for the next fortnight we
may expect to have plenty of rain
during the rest OF the season.
Rev. and Mrs. H. A. Knox and
four children, formerly of Miami,
Fla, but who will be at GEORGETOWN
In the future, arrived last week for a
ten days visit at the home of ]. ].
Bailenger.
Miss Pauline Anderson returned
Thursday from her trip North and
elsewhere and was accompanied BY
Mrs. r. L. Stokes, of Greenville, who
Is visiting her sister, Mrs. Stiles N
Hughs.
Layman Dempsey, of Rome, Ga.
spent Friday night at the home of
II. B. Wyly.
Miss Annie McMahan is at home
again after taking six weeks course
at the Peabody Institute, Nashville
On her way home she spent two
weeks with relatives in Roswell, Ga.
Miss Fredda Hughs has Miss ELLA
Lewis and her friend, Miss Florence
Stewart, of Pickens. as her guests
this week. They were the honorees
at chautauQua party given by Miss
Hughs last Thursday evening. Those
present boarded the o'clock train
for Seneca, took in the sights of that
city, attended the moving pictures
and fiddlers' convention at the chau-
tauqua tent, and returned home on
the II O'Clock train--one OF the lux
uries that Richland and Westmin-
ster people are enjoying. Not only
did all Of the party have delightful
time ell route, but all the time was
very pleasantly spent. This is the
first chautauqua party ever given to
our young people, and to Miss Fredda
Hughs is due the honor Of arranging
this unique method Of entertainment,
The greatest drawback to these par
tics becoming popular Is the fact that
chautauquas happen only once a year.
Mrs. George Goode and son, of
GAINESVILLE, Ga, are visiting at the
home Of II. B. WHY.
Miss Abbie Stokes, of Greenville,
is the guest Of the Misses Anderson
at the home Of S. N. Hughs.
DR.. S. G. Jones and family, of Co
lumbfa, are spending some time at
the home Of l.. M. Berry.
Mrs. j. J. Lewis, of Pickens, IS Wis
iting her sister. Mrs. w. H. Hughs.
at the preaching service held here
Sunday Rev. Wallace announced that
series Of services would begin at
the Presbyterian church here on
Wednesday morning at the usual
hour. II o'clock, and continuing,
twice daily, through the ensuing Sun.
day. At the morning service on Sun
day communion services will be held.
Mr.. Wallace will be assisted at times
by Rev. Mr.. Knox and DR.. S. G. Jones'
Robert Witherspoon, of Atlanta,
spent the weekend here with his
cousins, Misses Pauline and Chris
tine Anderson.
In honor of Misses Lewis and Stew
art the young people assembled
about 9 o'clock Friday evening and
gave Miss Sallie Davis surprise
party. Delightful music was given
by the hostess, "Red Wing" proving
the most popular All present had a
most enjoyable time.
Besides the 'chautauqua party" a
goodly number Of Richland people en-
joyed the Seneca chautauqua. Quite
a number have a perfect record of at
tendance, while greater number
missed only one day.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02

cotton, and was, therefore, an ap-
propriate garment for the occasion.
The woman's department was full
and interesting, but it Is impossible
to go into further detail. One Of the
most encouraging features was the
perfect good humor which prevailed,
everybody carrying the chautauqua
spirit.
The chautauqua dance was char
acterlZed with great eclat. The deco
rations were elaborate, the music
splendid the dancing girls gracing
the affair with beautiful gowns. It
was the general verdict that there
were a greater number of pretty Wis
itors than ever before, and large
number OF stays added greatly to the
pleasure Of the dance,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
Walhalla High School Notice.

TO the Patrons Of Walhalla High
School:
The next session Of the Walhalla
High School will begin Monday, Sep
tember 4th.
Examinations for promotion will
be held on Saturday, September Cd.
All conditional pupils are required to
stand these examinations No pupil,
having conditions, will be promoted
unless conditions are removed.
Respectfully,
H. w. Gasque, Supt.
Marion, 8. c., July 81, 1915.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02

j. N. Stricklin, editor of the Che
raw Chronicle, has a peach tree and
an apple tree growing close together
at, his home in Cheraw. This year
the apple tree Is full Of small apples,
but when the apples are opened they
are all found to contain peach ker-
nels; while the fruit on the peach
tree has no kernels.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02

John Herbert has been giving
demonstrations to Newberry county
farmers in the budding of pecans on
hickory trees. An interesting and
rather extensive plantation of this
character Is to be seen on the Taylor
plantation along the Bluff road few
miles below Columbia.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
FOR SALE.
| offer for sale
2O5 ACRES FINE LAND

This tract lies three miles west OF
Walhalla; 1S5 acres tillable; 5S
acres under cultivation; 20 acres
bottom, 3S upland; 11-room resi-
dence; four-room tenant house: on
public road; one-half mile Of school:
good pasture and orchard. Can be
sub-divided. VIII grow cotton, corn.
all small grains; potatoes, all vege-
tables Price, $50 per acre. Terms.
$l,600 cash, balance one. two, three,
four and five years.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
Revenge Probably Motive.

Detectives are working on the the
ory, said to have originated from a
conversation with an employee of the
steel works, that there was feeling
against young Wurm for having re-
ported to the night superintendent
that he had found an employee Of the
steel plant asleep when supposed to
be on duty, and further because
Wurm had been employed by the
president Of the steel company per-
sonal]y and was regarded as likely
man for rapid advancement.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
An Arrest Is Made.
(Atlanta Constitution. 1st

(Atlanta Constitution, 1st.)
City detectives last night arrested
B. S. Crane, a former employee of
the Atlantic Steel Company, in con-
nection with the murder Of John
Wurm, night time-keeper for the
steel company, who disappeared last
Sunday night week ago, and whose
body was discovered in the Chatta-
hoochee river, near Atlanta, late
Sunday afternoon. Crane was en-
ployed at the steel works as night
Waterman up to Saturday night, July
%, which was the night before
young Wurm disappeared. He is As
years old and lives near the steel
mills.
What circumstances caused the ar
rest Of Crane were not made known
at the time Of the arrest.
No Signs OF Violence.
Monday afternoon Dr.. G. e. Dow
man, the Wurm family physician,
made a post mortem examination of
the body and reported that there
were upon the body no signs Of phys
ical violence further than the cuts
which the wire binding his wrists had
made in the young mans struggles to
free himself.
The report that there was wound
upon his head which might prove to
he from bullet proved erroneous,
and with this discovery faded q the.
ory that pistol shots heard in the vi
cinity Of the steel works OH the night
Of Wurm's disappearance had been
the cause Of his death.
The Police Theory.
The police hold to the theory that
young Wurm was attacked near the
steel works when he left the office
Sunday night about 10 o'clock for
the announced purpose of getting a
soft drink, was bound, thrown into
an automobile and taken out Howell
Mill and PAGES Ferry roads to the
PAGES Ferry bridge, where he was
thrown, hands bound, into the swol-
len current of the Chattahoochee.
This theory is strengthened by the
discovery of an automobile, mysteri-
ously left upon a Cobb county farm,
across the river from Atlanta, on the
night that Wurm disappeared. 1t is
further remarkable that upon the
night Of the discovery Of Wurm's
body, the automobile disappeared as
suddenly as it had appeared. 1t is
said that the number of the machine
reveals that it Is or was owned in
Columbus, Ga.
Whether or not young Wurm was
dead before being thrown into the
river Is question, but it Is regarded
as likely that his death was the re-
suit of drowning.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02
Well-Known Remedies.

There are well-known remedies
and penalties for breaches Of block
ade, where the blockade Is real and
in fact effective, for trade in contra
band, for every unneutral act by
whomsoever attempted. The gov
ernment Of the United States cannot
consent to see those remedies and
penalties altered or extended at the
will of a single power or group of
powers to the injury Of it's own citi-
Zens or in dcrogation of its own
rights. Conspicuous among the
principles which the civilized nations
Of the world have accepted for the
safeguarding of the rights Of neu-
trails is the just and honorable prin-
ciple that neutrals may not be con-
demned nor their goods confiscated
except upon fair adjudication and
after an opportunity to be heard in
prize courts or elsewhere. Snch
safeguards the blacklist brushes
aside. 1t condemns without hearing,
without notice, and in advance. IT Is
manifestly ont Of the question that
the government Of the United States
should acquiesce In such methods or
applications Of punishment to its citi-
zens.
Whatever may be said with re-
gard to the legality, in the view OF
international obligation. Of the act Of
Parliament upon which the practice
OF the blacklist is now employed by
His Majesty's government is under
stood to be based, the government Of
the United States Is constrained to
regard that practice as inconsistent
with that true justice, sincere amity,
and impartial fairness which should
characterize the dealings Of friendly
governments with one another.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-08-02

[,
The decorations in the dining room
we're IN pink, and in the parlor ex-
quisite white dahlias were seen. Mrs.
Bacon's experience in entertaining
renders her most efficient hostess,
and her affairs are always greatly en-
joyed.
Mrs. G. v. McCarey will entertain
few friends very informally Thurs
day morning in honor of Miss Minnie
Warwick. ..
Chautauqua passed off gloriously,
and from the standpoint OF attend
ahce and interest was even more sue
cessful than last year. On account
Of conditions of the railroads, some
Of the speakers could not reach SEN
eca. However. others were secured,
and the program did not lack in in
terest. Prof. Gaines, OF the A. M.
College OF Mississippi, a visitor to
his mother here, Mrs. w. A. Gaines,
responded to an invitation to speak
and made splendid impression upon
the large audience. His manner
showed broad culture, and his splen-
did talk, sandwiched with delightful
jokes, brought hearty applauseA
Rev. I. 10. Wallace was master Of
ceremonies, and carried the long
program through to queens taste.
In his Introductory remarks Mr.. Wal
lace apologized for appearing with
out his coat. There were two rea-
sons for this-first he wanted the
men to follow the example set and
make themselves comfortable; and.
second, he wished to exhibit the shirt
he wore, which was designed and
woven by an Oconee boy from Oconee
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-02-20

KEOKUK's BEST GAME
Local Players Show Finest Form Of
Season-ls Tenth Win for
Purple and
White. ...

| Keokuk high for the second time
this season demonstrated it's super
tor1ty in basketball over Burlington
The local team administered a severe
drIbbing to the visiting Purple and
Gray squad, the final score being AZ to
a. This is the highest score that
Keokuk has rolled up against any
team this season and was Burlington q
most disastrous defeat. With this
victory, Keokuk has won ten games
and lost one only. that one to Mount
Pleasant by a narrow margin, and the
local players are certain that on Feb.
ruarv 26 when they play the up state
lads. that the loss will be retrieved
Burlington displayed some good
| team work last night at the local bat
Ting ground. but Keoluk's was better
| The local squads whirlwind attack,
combined with excellent guarding,
left little chance for Burlington to get
in the running.
In fact the game was Keokuk's from
beginning to end. The Purple and
White had annexed sixteen points at
the start before the visitors scored
once. Keokuk held the lead through
out the contest and was never in dan
ger of being overtaken.
Keokuk's Beet Came
The whole team not only displayed
the best form of the season but the
individual stars never shone as bright.
Dan McQuoid. one Of the fastest and
most dangerous players In the state,
fairly outshined himself last night. He
made twenty-five of Keo1uk's points,
almost half. eight baskets being his
", fir, l,,l oil
connected for five. Davidson played
his usual fine game at center, while
Wygle and Hubinger at guards. looked
like some Of the best material in the
state
For Burlington. Lohmann starred
as basket shooter, while Captain
Nau distinguished himself at guard.
Referee Lang, from Christian Uni
verstty at Canton, Mo, proved Ell
cient as Judge.
During the last five minutes of play,
Keokuk sent in a second team compos-
ed of Garrison. Hancock, IaFaivre,
Sterne. Meador and Roberts.
The Lineup.
Keokuk. Burlington.
McGaw, Hancock ......,.. Lohmann
Left forward.
McQuOfd, Garrison -. TObin, Daniels
Right forward
Davidson, LeFTaivre ...... Hohl
Center
Hubinger, Sterne. Roberts =. Harsch
Left guard.
Wygle. Meador ....... Nau (C4ptain)
Right guard.
Referee: Lang. Christian Univers-
ity. Canton, Mo.
Score end Of first half: Keokuk
"a: Burlington. 6.
Baskets: Keokuk. McGaw. s: Nc
Quo1d. II: Davidson. 4; Hubinger, I:
Hancock, /. Burlington. Lohmann. 5:
Tobin. I: Hohl, l: Harsch I: Daniels,
2.
Free throws: Keokuk Wygle, two
ont OF three chances; Hancock. one.
Burlington. Harsch. two out of five
chances: Daniels, two.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-02-20
Cured His RUPTURE

was badly ruptured while lifting
4 trunk several years ago. Doctors
gaid my only hope Of cure was an
operation. Trusses did me no good,
Finally l got hold of something that
1uickIy and completely cured me.
ears have passed and the rupture
has never returned, although l am
doing hard work as carpenter.
There was no operation, no lost time,
no trouble. | have nothing TO sell,
but will give full information about
how you may fird a complete cure
without operation. if you write TO me,
Eugene NJ. Pullen, Carpenter, SO b,
Marcellus Avenue, Manasquan. n. j..
Better cut out this notice and show
1t to any others who are ruptured-
you may save a life or at least stop
the misery of rupture and the worry
and danger of an operation.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-02-20
"Waivers on Wood"
is Latest Rumor

United Press Leased Wire Service !
BOSTON, Mass, Feb 19.-"Waivers
on Wood" was the runor which In
vaded hibernated Boston fandom to-
day and brought the grandolddope
out of it's winter sleep and right onto
its feet. II it comes to pass, it will
mean that Smokey joe" one Of Bos-
tons greatest pitchers-the man who
humbled the Giants in 1912 and was
the leading pitcher Of mas league-has
gone by the route awaiting all old
timers.
For three years Wood has been the
most consistent bench warmer among
the Red Sox pitchers and If he will
not consent to the cut in his salary,
the chances are that ,wner Lannin
will let him go to someone else who
may be able to get some work out of
his arm
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-02-20
ADJUSTMENTS.
TRIANGLE Plays.

The management Of the Hippo
arome theatre are not exaggerating a
particle the supreme quality OF Fri
angle plays in stating to the patrons
of this theatre that these photoplays
will prove to be a revelation to those
present at the initial showing of Tri-
angle plays next Tuesday afternoon
and evening at this theatre.
Triangle plays are so far superior
10 any other feature productions now
being presented to theatre goers that
It is great injustice to these SPLEEN
did pictures TO compare them with
c-others. Upward of a million dollars
is expended monthly for famous
artists salaries and for buying the
copyrights Of we'd known plays for