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The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24
Flying AeropIane Not Always
Grim Business 1t Is
Painted.
FOOTBALL CAUSES A PANIC
Dropped In Public Square, Soldiers
Scamper for Safety-Another Wit
Drops Woolly Sheep on Deck
Of DESTROYER

Pnris.-Flying an aeroplane over the
front Is not always such grim busi-
ness rs 1T has been painted. The avi-
atOrs are, rs rule, lively young fell
lows, who like ITO have little joke
once in Il while.
Some British aviators were playing
their inevitable football behind the
lines when bright Idea occurred to
Il young wag. He blew up water
soaked old black football and carried
1t In his machine the next time he
went for reconnaissance. Just over
villnge occupied by the Germans he
launched the big ball.
you should have seen those Ger
mans rum" he said later. when they
saw that fearsome object swooping
down to earth they scurried to shelter
like a lot Of rabbits, shrleking and
yelling. 1t fell slap In the middle Of
The square, bounded once or twice and
then rolled into a ditch. For a min
| ute or two not head showed, then a
fat soldier peeped nervously out Of n
doorway and. gradually gaining cour-
age, walked gingerly toward the
| bomb
FINALLY quite n crowd collected--at
| n snfe distance. At last the fat man
who had come out first gathered up
enough courage to touch the bomb
with his foot. 1t moved easily and he
gave it dlsgusted kick and everybody
walked away, probably swearing at the
fool Engllshmen."
Throws WooIIy sheep.
Another British wit took woolly
sheep, such rs children play with In
the nursery and threw 1t on the deck
Of h German destroyer. He laughed
loud when the seamen lodged for shell.
ter.
Sheer nerve and effrontery got a
Russian 'airman out Of tight place
when he was forced by lack Of fuel tC
land far behind the German lines.
He spoke German well and his uni
form was covered by his flying suit
So when detachment of Germans
rushed up to him, he greeted them cor
daily in their own tongue and asked
them where he could replenish his
tank. They oil rushed 70 get pc
troll and few, minutes later he was
flying away with an "Auf VIE
dersehenp
Another good story, from Flanders
is on Britisher. The Tommy wal
: walking along country road when ht
saw an aeroplane In a field and {
}. swathed figure standing beside 1t. No
suspecting 1t might be an enemy ma
q lychipe, he hurried to the aviator, ex
offended his arm and shook hands. Th,
II1ernian responded silently and sadl,
and only nodded hls head lin answer I,
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24
Finds Dime in Fish Gill.

Wichita, Kan.-Even the fish In the
Little Arkansas river ure sturting bank
accounts and saving up their dimes
and nickelS. w. E. Smith Of No. 728
West Douglas avenue was recently
fishing just below the Central street
dam and landed big channel catfish
weighing one and Il half pounds. The
catch was beauty and Mr.. Smith
hurried to extract the' hook from It's
mouth. AS he ran his finger through
the fish's gill he found something me-
tallic, and upon extracting it found
it to be bright, shiny 1O-cent piece.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24
MAINTENANCE OF DIRT ROADS
'illinois State Highway Department
Makes Comments That Partly An.
swcr Oft Repeated Question. n

All through the central states there
seems to be at present an unexpected
interest in earth roads. and there ts:n
widespread drSirc to have an autll0nf-
,tative opinion on ;hc field for which
such roads are adapted. 1t is q sub
Jcct on which many experienced road
engineers are not willing to make: any
statements for fear of being misitn
'derstood or rnisuuotc'l, but the Road
engineer of the lllino'; state highWeiS
department has recently made some
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24
DETERMINE SIZE OF A LOAF
Easy 10 IND Out How Grade Affects
u'--on> Argument Against
Going Around Hill

inc grade In road determines the
'saze OF load that can be pulled ovnr q
a good way to learn tho on,o.t -,
grace IS to ride bicycle on the l,ve,
ana up different grades. 1t viii verv
quickly be found out how grades ofrect
the pun. Ono argument against ro,np
around hill Is that it makes tho die
lance greater. This is not always tha
case. The bail Of pail is no lonyn,
when lying down than when stond,na
up. One bad grade in road mn,
easily double the cost Of hauling. IN.
work of grading down n hill usunl!,
costs more than to buy tho land re-
'quired to 60 around It.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24

highness cantered by group of. An
zacs and failed to notice or acknowl
edge their salute.
Along their line there ran the sig.
nal, zone. two, three, four, five, six
seven, eight, nine. out"
The prince turned to the officer in
attendance and asked what 1t meant
When the reason was explained he
rode back to the overseas men, pulled
up before them and with a genial
smile and all the ceremony he could
command, returned the salute.
In flash the Australian command
er counted him "in" again. "Nine,
eight, seven, six, five, four three, two
one, in," ran through their ranks, and
the prince cantered off to the accom-
paniment Of Il lusty cheer.
a. Is Very Observant.
He is extremely observant, rs one
Inspector at Scotland Yard can tes-
tify.
Whenever the prince crosses or re-
crosses to or from France he is al-
ways accompanied by man from the
special branch Of Scotland Yard.
On one of these trips during the
height Of German submarine activity
the Inspector afterward frankly con-
fesscd he didn't like the thought of
being torpedoed, so he took his stand
by life buoy attached to the rail,
opened his knife and held 1t In his
pocket ready for evcntualities.
The prince came along, noticed tho
Ctff fHt 4 tf<,,.
chief, I see you have picked out your
life buoy"
The Inspector, with feigned mir of
surprise. said: "Why. never noticed
it,"
Like -- you didn't!" pleasantly
retorted the prince.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24

respectfully announce myself a
candidate for reelection to the Nation
al House Of Representative from the
Third Congressional District OF South
CAROLINA, subject to the rules and degu-
lations Of the Democratic primary.
WYATT AIKEN.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24

I hereby announce myself a can.
didate for the House Of Representa-
tives from Pickens county. subject to
the rules Of the Democratic primary
Platform: In favor of the state TAX
Ing guano out Of the hands Of the
speculator and placing It in It's own
hands to protect the farmer and itself.
Not In favor of either the child labor
law nor compulsory education.
w. H. cox
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24
Then He Swore

w
latter concluded the aviator was
French.
Then He SMore.
Just then party Of Fusliers who
had seen the German machine come
to earth hurried up. The soldier, be-
wildered at sight Of their unslung
rifles, lost his head and started to run
for cover. The Fuslllers took him for
the German aeroplane observer and
tried to pot him. Happily, their aim
wos bad and the soldier threw him.
self In ditch untouched. When "cap-
tured" and told Of his mistake his Ian.
guage was unfit to print. The Ger
man guffawed loudly
Commander Sampson Of the British
flying corps carried out clever feint
in the early days Of the war. The
Germans had planted machine guns in
cottage and windmill just behind
their lines and were marrying the Brit.
ish considerably. One day the Germans
saw an aeroplane hurrying toward
them pursued by hot fire from Brit.
ish batteries. They concluded 1t was
German machine returning from o
raid.
What was their surprise when the
aeroplane poured hot fire into them
from almost point blank range! AL
most every German was killed o,
wounded.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24

announce my candidacy for Solici
tor of the Thirteenth judicial Circuit
subject to the rules Of the Democratic
primary. j. D. LANFORD.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24

am candidate for Solicitor OF the
Thirteenth Judicial Circuit and pledge
myself to abide the result Of the Demo-
cratic primary and to support the nom
inees Of same. JNO. M. DANIEL.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24

FRED DOMlNlck is "a CANDl.
DATE FOR CONGRESS SUBJECT TO
THE RULES OF THE DEMO-
CRATIC PARTY.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24

I hereby announce myself q candi.
date for. re election 40 Sheriff of Pick.
ems county, subject 20 the rules OF the
Dsmocrssso primary. n. gIt. RoAFfs.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24
FOR CLERK OF COURT.

o. s. STEWART is hereby announc.
ed as a candidate for the office Of
Clerk Of Court Of Pickens county, Sub.
1ect to the rules and regulations of
the Democratic party In the primary
election Of 1916.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24

Being collected by my friends here
by announce myself candidate for
reelection as Clerk of Court OF Pick.
ems county, subject TO the rules OF the
Democratic primary election. Effci-
ency is my platform. A. J. BOGGS.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24
FOR SOLICITOR.

announce my candidacy for Solici-
tor Of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit,
subject to the rules and results. OF the
Democratic primary election.
J. ROBT. MARTIN.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24

l hereby announce myself a candi.
date for reelection to the Office OF
Auditor * OF Pickens County, subject to
me rules of the Democratic primary.
N. Al. CHRISTOPHER.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24

am candidate for the office Oh
Clerk OF Court OF Pickens county, sub
ject to the rules OF the Democratic
party. J. Il. BOLT.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24
Must Do HIa Share

The citizen who expects his commu.
nifty to go forward and build good
roads must do his share of the boost.
ing.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24
FOR CONGRESS.

announce myself a candidate for
Congress from the Third Congression.
al District OF South Carolina subject
to the rules of the Democratic party.
JOHN A. HORTON.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Solicitor OF the Thirteenth
Judicial Circuit, subject to the rules
Of the Democratic party.
d. w. SMOAK.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24
FOR AUDITOR.

HENRY A. TONNES Is hereby an.
nounced as candidate for Auditor
or Pckens county. subject to tho
rules Of the Democratic primary,
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24

hereby announce myself candi-
date for the House of Representatives
from Pickens county, subject to the
rules Of the Democratic party.
w. e. FINDLEY.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24
FOR SHERIFF.

At the solicitation Of q few friends
I hereby announce myself candidate
for the office OF Sheriff OF Pickens
county, subject to the rules OF the
Democratic primary. 4"
w. ANDERSON LOoPER.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24

am candidate for Clerk OF Court
Of Pickens county and pledge myself
to abide the result OF the Democratic
primary and support the nominees OF
same 3. II. MCDANIEL.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24

| hereby,announce myself as can.
didate forAre-eleotion to the office OF
Treasurer OF Pickens county, subject
to the rules OF the Democratic pri.
mary election
TAYLOR H. STEWART.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24

l hereby announce myself as q can.
didate for reelection for County SUI
pedntendent of Education, subject to
the action Of the Democratic primary.
r. T. HALLUM.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24

H. II. HARRIS is hereby announced
as candidate for Solicitor Of the
Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, subject to
the rules of the Democratic primary.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24

I announce myself candidate for
Congress from the Third District.
will abide the rules, regulations and
results Of the Democratic primary.
>HENRY G.. TILLMAN,
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24
FOR REPRESENTATIVES,

The many friends of w. CLARENCE
MANN hereby announce him as a can.
didate for the House Of Representa-
tives subject to the rules Of the Demo.
cratic primary.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24

w. L. PrCKENS is hereby announc.
ed ais a candidate for the House OF
Representatives from Pickens county,
subject to the rules Of the Democratic
party.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24

am candidate for Congress from
the Third Congressional District, sub.
ject to the rules Of the Democratic pri-
mary A. H. DACfNALL.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24

The many friends OF ]. s. LEOPARD
hereby announce him as candidate
for the f. se OF Representatives, sub.
ject to the rules Of the Democratic
party.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24

hereby announce myself candi-
date for member OF House Of. Repre-
sentatdves from Pickens county. sub
ject to the rules of the Democratic pri.
mary. JOHN p. SMITH.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24
FOR TREASURER.

i am candidate for Treasurer Of
fackens county, subject to the rules
OF tho Democratic primary.
OLAR Il. HINTON.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24

l hereby announce myself a candi.
date for the office of County Treas.
urer, subject to the rules of the Dem.
ocratic primary.
BENNETT II. POWERS
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24

w. S. RICHBOURG is hereby am.
nounced as candidate for tho office
OF Superintendent Of Education of
Pickens county. subject to the rules
OF the Democratic primary.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24
F. VAN CLAYTON.

l hereby announce myself candi.
date for Superintendent of Education
of Pickens county, subject to the
Democratic primary G. l.. CRAIG.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24
FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF
EDUCATION.

| hereby announce myself candi.
date for County Superintendent Of
Education of Pickens county, subject
to the rules Of the Democratic pri-
mary.
F. VAN CLAYTON
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24
play JOKES ON THE ENEMY

the Tommy's queries. From which the
latter concluded the aviator was
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-08-24
Second Primary
Sept. IL.

'econd Primary
Sept. IL.
- :.
IN this column for Five
apy IN advance. t '
zzux-
FOR AUDITOR.
HENRY A. TONNES Is herebv an.
hounced as a candidate for Auditor
oi Packens county, subject to the
fules OF the Democratic primary,
hereby announce myself a canda.
date for reelection to the office OF
Audltor OF Pickens County, subject to
me rules of the Democratic primary.
N. A. CHRISTOPHER.
FOR TREASURER.
Il am candidate for Treasurer NJ
f.chehs county, subject to the rules
OF the Democratic primary.
oLAR T. HINTON.
l hereby announce myself a. candi.
date for the office Of County Treas.
urer, subject to the rules of the Dem.
ocratic primary.
BENNETT H. POWERS.
| hereby ;announce myself as can
didate for1re-election to the office OF
treasurer OF Pickens county, subject
to the rules of the Democratic pri.
mary election.
TAYLOR H. STEWART.
FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF
EDUCATION.
l hereby announce myself candi.
date for County Superintendent OF
Education of Pickens county, subject
to the rules of the Democratic pri-\
mary.
F. VAN CLAYTON.
l hereby announce myself candi-
date for Superintendent of Education
of Pickens county, subject to the
Democratic primary. G. l.. CRAIG.
w. S. RICHBOURG is hereby an.
nounced as candidate for tho office
Of Superintendent OF Education Of
Pickens county. subject to the rules
OF the Democratic primary.
l hereby announce myself as q can.
didate for reelection for County Su.
perdntendent of Education, subject to
the actton Of the Democratic primary.
r. T. HALLUM.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-21

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The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-21

ENDORSEMENT GIVEN TO
CANDIDACY OF HUGH MOORE

Prof. J. Hugh Moore, who has
been principle of the Taylorsville
High School during the sessions of
1911 1875 and 1915-1916, has, in
our opinion, proved himself to be
one OF the ablest educators that have
ever taught in this part of the State,
measured by any correct educational
standard. The work that he has done
in the school at this place, stamps
him as man of superior gifts, at
tainments and thoroughly qualified
for the practical handling of educa-
tional problems.
The advancement of his pupils has
been rapid and thorough and his en-
forCement Of discipline has been
such as to win the admiration of
trustees and patrons generally
We. the trustees and patrons of
the Taylcrsville High School, most
gladly endorse him as a gentleman
and scholar, and are confident that
in what ever capacity he may offer
or choose to serve the cause of edu-
cation he never will be found want
ing in these qualities of mind and
heart that always insure success.
w. F. CASTOR, Trustee,
w. d. Trippe, Trustee
F. o. Davis, Trustee
j. w. Kennedy, Trustee,
w. NJ Kennedy, Trustee,
Il. H. Davis, Trustee,
j. |. Harris, Trustee,
J. T. Parker, Trustee,
l.. w Jolly, Trustee,
r. b. Hitchcock, Trustee.
0. L. Trippe, Patron,
J. H. Jolly, Patron,
w. NJ. Dorsey, Patron,
j. l.. Whiteides, Patron,
O. F. Kay, Patron,
J. r. Shaw, Patron,
J. p Davis, Patron.
(advD
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-21
SECTIONS REPORT.

To the Mayor and Council Of the
City of Marietta.
Gentlemen:
| make the following report for
the month of March 1916.
lnterments, Resident, White >
lnterments, Non-resi dent, White :
lnterments, COlOred ;
TOTAL .
have collected for digging graves
during the month, $21.O0.
| hold Clerks receipt for the above
amount
Respectfully submitted,
S. Nj. BRUCE. Sexton.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-21
TREASURER'S REPORT.

To the Honorable Mayor and Coun-
Gil of the City of Marietta.
| beg leave to submit the follow
ing report for the month of March,
1916.
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand at last re
port $7,553.S7
Received from Clerk $l,26S.79
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-21
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE CITY CONUCIL
APRIL 9th, 1910.

Present, Mayor and full board of
Councilmen
Bids on hauling, lumber and Gem
ent read
On Mr. Groves motion, seconded
by Mr.. Welsh, Black Bids. Supply
Cos. bid of $3.50 per thousand feet
on oak lumber to be delivered in
any quantity to streets, was accept
ed 'fgaHa
On Mr. Welshs motion, seconded
by Mr.. McCleskey, Black Bldrs. Sup
ply Cos. bid of $3.50 per thousand
feet on pine lumber, was accepted
On Mr.. Groves motion, seconded
by Mr.. McCleskey, Black Bldrs Sup
ply Cos bid of $2.lO on cement, was
accepted.
On Mr.. Hodges motion, seconded
by Mr.. Wallace, employment of
teams was left to the street commit
tee.
Officers reports read and approx
ed.
Mr. Black makes a motion, second
ed by Mr.. McCleskey, that the City
pay for the Police uniforms in fun
Motion unanimously passed
On Mr.. Groves motion, seconded
by Mr. McCleskey, vouchers were or
dered issued for the following az
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-21

Mr.. Hodges reports for Ordinance
Committee on Laundry agencies.
Mr.. Black makes a motion, second
I'd by Mr.. McCleskey, that original
ordinance in regard to license for
laundry agencies, stand Motion
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-21
TOTAL

TOTAL $1,80781
Respectfully submitted,
Y. b. WADDELL, Clerk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-06
WON'T HOLD BOY WHOSE BICYCLE
 KILLED OLD MAN
Coroner Decides Not to Find ,Cr i m i n a Negligence
 Against Ralph Adams. /

Ralph Adams, the 15-year-old cyc- list whose machine struck and fatal ly injured George J. Wheale last week, will not be held criminally respon- sible, according to the finding of Cor oner John J. Phelan made today. It was admitted by the boy that he lost control of the wheel as he was riding down the North Main street grade but on account of his youth it was not thought advisable to hold him for court.
 This morning Coroner Phelan heard the testimony of William Loftus, boy who was riding with Adams at the time of the accident. Loftus said he and his companion were on their way to work and were going at fast clip. He said Adams was not an expert wheelman. Loftus thought there were some other persons nearby who saw Wheale as he walked into the street to hail a trolley car. Howard Wheale, son of the dead man, was with his father at the time and he did not think any other spectators were near
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-06
HONOR MEMORY
 OF FIR. JANKOLA, SLOVAK CHAPLAIN
(Continued from Page 1.)

may rest in peace forever"
 Rev. J. Kubasek, of Yonkers, N. Y., appeared before the convention today to request amalgamation of the var ious lodges of the Slovak Union, a beneficial organization, with the Cath olic Slovak Federation. A vote will be taken by the individual lodges throughout the country upon recom- mendations transmitted through the local convention.
 A motion for the support of the Slovak Federatin resulted in the vote to print free of charge a publication known as Flowers the proceeds of which are to be devoted to the cause.
 Greetings were extended the Union by grand officers of the Society of the Wreath Stephan Buda, high treas urer, and Joseph Stenfpel, first trus- tee, both of this city, were the me- dium of the greetings. They were heartily applauded for their speeches of welcome. s
 The reading of telegrams from var iouss officers of lodges throughout the country took up the balance of the morning.
 At 2 o'clock the convention began the discussion on bylaws.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-06
CALL MITCHELL
 TO AVERT N. Y. /. RAILWAY STRIKE

New York, Sept. 6-Rrospects or
 settling the difficulties between the
 employees of the subway and elevated
 railways and the Interborough Rapid
 Transit company looked a little more
 favorable today, although neither side , has receded from its uncompromising position. The labor leaders have de- cided to pass the responsibility for calling strike to mass meeting of union employees tonight. There is hope, however. that even if the
 meeting votes to strike no action will be taken until Mayor Mitchell and the public service commission have an opportunity to see what can be done through mediation
 A message received from the mayor, who has been attending the military training camp at Plattsburg, indicat- ed his belief that the crisis is not
 immediate and he is not expected to reach New York before Friday morn ing. ,F The union employees of the New
 York Railways Company, which op-
 crates the surface traction lines, met
 this morning and discussed what &C.,
 tion would be taken if a strike were
 called on the subway. and elevated lines.