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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-12-06
MURDERED AND BODY THROWN
III Mill Pond Of Appalacl,ia Mills,
Near Greer.

Grecnville, Nov. 3O.-With it's
skull crushed and several deep lacer-
ations across the abdomen the body
OF tiny white baby girl was recov-
cred late Tuesday afternoon from
the Appalachia mill pond, near Greer
Deepest mystery surrounds the dis
coYery and every effort by Sheriff
White, Of Spartanburg, and posse
OF rural officers has failed to reveal
any information which might lead to
the arrest Of the one who destroyed
the infant and threw its body in the
pond to hide the fearful crime.
Coroner Turner, Of Spartanburg.
went to Greer yesterday to conduct
an investigation, but the only evil
dencc procurable were the state
ments given by Mrs. Eaves, white
woman Of the mill village, who dis
covered the body, which were corrob.
orative as to those given by a colored
woman who was called by Mrs.
Eaves to assist her in recovering the
body.
The body was enclosed in a crocus
sack. and this was tied to a tree near
the edge OF the pond. The water be-
came low yesterday and the edge OF
the sack was slightly visible. above
the surface OF the water. Mrs Eaves
had gone to the pond to water her
cow when she observed the unusual
object. She secured assistance and
was finally successful in bringing It
to shore.
Mrs. l;aves said the skull was
crushed and there were three deep
gashes from knife on the abdomen.
Those who examined the body say
that the baby was possibly "a hours
old when the fatal bruises and cuts
were inflicted. A physician examined
the body and found that death came
to the baby before it was thrown in
the water. The body had been in tie
water near two weeks, it is esti-
mated.
The entire Appalachia community
Is stirred up over the affair and every
effort is being made to establish the
identity Of the mother. If this is
successful it is believed that sulticicn.
information will be procured to clear
up the mystery and arrests will prob
ably be made.
1t is understood that the women or
Appalachia held conference yester-
day in the hope Of arriving at some
information which might aid them,
but it is reported that their ityoStiga-
ti"ns have revealed nothing mate
rial. The women OF .Apnalachia 90
not belin,e that the child was born
to any one in tho mill village. They
are OF the opinion that the child was
brought there from some other place
The officers who made the inves l.
cation are bafIled, but they feel that
within a reasonable time information
will naturally leak out and the mys-
terry cleared up.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-12-06
Many Perish in Cyclone.

London, Nov. 30.-The death of
nearly 800 persons In Il cyclone at
Pohdicherry, India, Is reported in n
dispatch from Madras.
tPondicherry Is the chief French
possession in India. It has an area
OF il5 square miles and n population
OF about 170,000.)
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-12-06
Poll Tax, 81.

Poll Tax, ST. Dog Tax, SOC.
Every male citizen from 81 to so
years Of age Is liable for poll tax ex-
cept Confederate soldiers, who do not
pay after SO years Of age, and those
exempted by law.
Road Tax, So.
Every male citizen from IS to 80
years of age Is liable for road tax,
except those exempt by law. This
tax is payable from October 18th,
1916 to March 18th, 1917. after
which time four days work viii! be
required.
r. II. ALEXANDER,
Treasurer Oconee County, S. G.
Oct. 4, 1916. 40
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-12-06
To Cure a Cold In One Day

Take LAXATIVE nRoMo Quinine. It stops the
Cough and Headache nnd works off the Cold.
Druggists refund money II II fails to cure.
L. W. GROVES signature OH each box. csc.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-12-06

Trunk straps made Of steel links
have been invented. They are more
durable than those made Of leather.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-12-06
Drives Out Malaria, Builds Up System

The Old standard general strengthening tonic.
GROVES TAsTELESs chill TONIC, drives out
Malaria. .enriches the blood and builds UP the sys.
tenn. A true tonic. For adults and children. SOC.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-23
CIVIC LEAGUE MEETING

The Civic League met at the Com mercial club rooms yesterday after noon and arranged for a public meet ing at the next regular meeting, which is to be held on Wednesday. April ]. There will be silver tea and a literary program. The entire program has not as yet been ar ranged for, but two topic to be dis cussed are, Problems for Small Com munities" and "The State Wide Beautiful Movement The place where the meeting is to be held has not yet been decided upon. The league discussed the eyer-present library question and the general opin- ion was that an effort should be made by which funds for the renting of 2 room and employing of q librar- ian regularly could be secured. The ladies of the league are very anxious to keep the books of the library open to the public, but feel that it is hardly safe to let them be taken Out without any record being made and during the absence of any one of the officials of the library. MT
 T ne. who has offices at the Com mercial club room, has been giving the work his attention without any charge, but his duties take him away from the office most of the time.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-23
SPRING FASHION SHOW

What promises to be dream of beauty is the spring fashion show to be given by the Toggery tonight The windows have been tantalizinglv draped with coverings for the past several days, but there is a sort of quiet preparation and hushed ex- pectancy all over the big .store, which indicates that the public is going to be surprised and delighted at the display of the latest and most wonderful creations of fashion as they may be seen tonight. It is not ladies show alone, for mems wear IS going to be attractively displayed. The show will be from to 9 c clock D. m. The store will close at r. today in order for the final prep arations. There will be no goods sold during the show. but free
 souvenirs for everybody. The win dow trimming and decorating is un- der the management of R. A. Lehrke. Mir. Lehrke has been trimming win dows both in Europe and America for several years, and has won a number of prizes for the best win dow in the associated window trim mers' contests He recently won q prize of $40 in an event of this character in town in New Mexico.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-23

make his home in Washington District. After seeking q location on the coast in California, Oregon and Washington, he finds that Arizona is superior to live in, and far above either threa statee. He is moving to the farm oc cupied by Mr. Oliver on the south Sturgus ranch and Mr. Oliver takes possession of the north Sturgus ranch previously occupied by Mr. Sutton.
 Mr Buchanan of Alhamora was the house guest of the Martin family over Sunday and attended religious services at the auditorium.
 The Washington Woman's club net ted over eighteen dollars from the sale of pies and refreshments at MT. Sut- tons sale. The proceeds will be used to furnish curtains for the windows.
 The infant child of MT. and Mrs ! Brownsburger received fall from which she remained unconscious for several hours but is fully recovered.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-23
Tempe News Notes
MORk LIN TRE MESA
 ROAD PROGRESSING

Two miles of the new Tempe Mesa highway have been finished and thrown open to travel and the caliche roadbed has thus far given genuine satisfaction. Very similar to pave ment is the new foundation and with the care and hard labor that has been put into every foot of the con- structiOn work, q highway that will stand considerable hard usage and that will last for a long time, is promised.
 Just two miles of roadway remain for the ca!ichc haulers to cover, but with that stretch closer to the gravel beds Try just half the distance re- quireds to be made in covering the first mile out of Mesa, the work will move along decidedly faster. The rain has interfcred but slightly so far in the construction and it is expected that the entire job will be finished within the next month or five weeks The first two miles running west from Mesa have so far been opened for use. The third mile is nearing completion and will be opened within the next few days, and the gravelng of the fourth mile just commenced yesterday morning.
 SETTING HENS-Reds Rocks, and Orpingtons for sale. Call evenings.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-23
SOLD TOO SOON

Ranchers in the Salt River valley have found out to their sorrow that their hay crop was marketed too early last summer and fall. A buyer was in town yesterday offering S17 per ton for good alfalfa hay, but could not supply his needs The unusual scarcity is occasioned by the fact that many thousand head of cattle were pastured in the Mesa section during the past winter and the supply of hay was about all used up.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-23
ARIZONA DELEGATION
 FIR GASOLINE BILL
Congressmen Assure Governor That They Are Strong for Putting
 Duty on Gasoline.

A short while ago Governor Hunt addressed letter to the Arizona con- gressman, Carl Hayden, and to Sen ators Ashurst and Smith, asking those gentlemen to lend all assist ance in their power to the passing of bill now before congress placing an export duty on gasoline.
 The governor stated in his letter that so many minors. prospcctors and
Arizona republican., 1916-03-23
Mesa News Notes
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COUNCIL MEEH,NG

At Q meeting of the city council held on Monday night last the con dition of the septic tank was dis cussed. In the opinion of Mayor Niault, the tank was too low for. high water in the river and was liable to be subject to overflow in times of flood conditions. A resolution was passed authorizing the raising of the walls of the tank three feet higher with concrete. Doyle Eros, sewer contractors, are to receive $500 for the work.
 The council selected April 20 as the date of the primary election and the following were selected to act as the primary election board: W. ]. LeBarron, inspector; Wallace McDon- aid, judge; C. A. Baldwin, judge; Guy AttaWay, clerk; Rose Cox, clerk
Arizona republican., 1916-03-23
WASHINGTON

Preaching services were conducted Sunday 5y Rev. Amstutz of Phoenix.
 Mr. Winno who was injured in the employ of the [. s. R. s. has been released from St. Marys hospital after treatment of seventeen days and is now able to resume work
 AIr. Emmett Sutton's sale amounted to several thousand dollars His friends arc all pleased to learn that he will
Arizona republican., 1916-03-23
HEAVY CONTRIBUTORS

The Kirkman nursery of Phoenix has' through the efforts of MT. Knox, contributed great many trees to the Mesa High School agri- cultural orchard. The school has re- ceived from them 175 choice trees. including two varieties of peaches, two varieties of oceans and twenty five almonds of various kinds.
 There has been much interest shown by different nurseries over the country in the orchard project in the endeavOr to obtain variety results for the Salt River valley.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-23
SOME BASEBALL TODAY

Tempe high school and the Evans will play one of the regular sched- uled games on the local diamond this afternoon commencing at three o'clock. Mack Nevitt will probably do the twirling for the locals, and every point will he strained to gain revenge for the defeat administered by the Evans early in the season.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-23
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

The town of Tempe will build a cross walk at the intersection of Sth St. and Mill Ave, per specifications on file in the office of the town clerk.
 Bids for the performance of the work will be received at the office of the clerk at or before, F o'clock NJ. of April l, 1916.
 By order of The Common Council.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-23

small ranchers used the commodity in Arizona that the high price was working a positive hardship.
 Yesterday he received replies from Hayden and Ashurst, assuring him that they would beth do everything in their power to have the bill made q law.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-23
BRINGING OUT REFUGEES Republican A. p. Leased Wjre1

GALVESTON. Tex, March 22.-The oil tank ship Topila. of the Morgan line, is reported en route to Halves ton tonight from Tampico with a number of women and children. fam lilies of oil men in Mexico, who are being sent out of the republic for safety. The tank ship will dock at noon Wednesday. It is reported here that the sailing of the battleship Kentucky under sealed orders tonight was for Tampico.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-23
J.'W. lESUEUR IN PHOENIX

J. w. Lesueur was in Phoenix yes terday on business but that did not prevent this progressive firm enter ing busily on the first day of it's two weeks special sale. Mr. Lesueur is enthusiastic over the prospects for busy spring and summer in the Salt River valley. He considers his firm as fortunate in having purchased heavily of staple lines prior to the recent heavy advances in price oc- casiOned by the war
Arizona republican., 1916-03-23
ANOTHER CANDIDATE

The first sign of competition in the race for trusteeship in the gram mar school loomed up yesterday with the announcement of Will F.. Laird's candidacy for the office. By request of the citizens of the town MT. Laird has consented that his name Le used on the ballot. M. F. Curry, whose term of office expires at this election is going to run for a second
Arizona republican., 1916-03-23
AT THE EPISCOPAL cHl,Rcu

Dr. Clark preached last evening on
 The Way His subject for tonight Will be "The Truth There will be a children's service this afternoon at 4:15 and all parents are urged to ask their children to be present On Friday morning at 9:3O there will be celebration of Holy Communion.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-23

gasoline service station at their store They claim that distillate may be used in many instances where gaso- line is now considered as the only possible fuel, and are suggesting to their customers the advisability of endeavoring to economiZe along this line.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-23
OPERA HOlISE

Tonight one of E. W. Hornungs stories will be the feature at the opera house. It is "The Taking of Stingaree.' This is the fifth of Mese series and each one has increased in interest. The Honor of the RoaJ, ? a MurGock McQuerrie drama and Following the Scent" a comedy.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-23
SHOCK SHIPMENTS

J. G. Peterson shipped car each of hogs and steers to Los Angeles car of beeves went out yesterday billed to Tovrea Bros. at Bisbee Allison Bros. shipped three cars of beeves to c. A. Mcdonald, Phoenix, yesterday.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-23
DUAL PERSONALITY

A case of feminine Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde is shown in "The Case of Betty" as seen at the Majestic last night. Blapche Sweet occupies the dual role of Dorothy, a sweet lovable character, whose other personality, Becky, gets her into constant trou- ble. A young doctor with hypnotic power kills off the, Becky personality and marries Dorothy. At the Ma jestic again tonight.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-23
NEW ARRIVAL

Roy Mathis, formerly Of Phoenix, has moved his family to Mesa, and they are located in one of the Dr. Brack cottages on East First avenue. MT. Mathis is employed by the Gem City Market.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-23
POSITION AS ZANJERO

Charles Robinson, for several years in the employ of the o. s. Stapley Hardware company, has resigned to go to work for the reclamation ser vice as Zanjcro.'
Arizona republican., 1916-03-23
CHURCH SOCIAL

The ladies of the Christian church have arranged for a reception to bo given tomorrow evening to the new members who recently joined. An elaborate affair is being planned and if the Weatlfer permits, the festiv- ities will be held on the lawn.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-23
EASTERN SIAR TEA

The ladies of the E.astern Star will give tea Friday afternoon from , till o'clock at the Masonic Hall. The public is invited.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-23
THRILLING ACTION

, Fssanay's six act photoplay, "Grau- stark" from the novel of George Barr McCutcheon, is replete with thrilling action and dramatic intensity. The scenic effect is of a beauty and gor- Seousness that can not be surpassed. Part of the scenes were taken in New York and Washington. "Graustark' is coming to the Tempean tomorrow evening and manager Roy McCrack. en is anticipating two of the bigges; shows of the season. Tonight the Tempean is showing another of the Mutual Masterpictures. "The Toast of Death q romance of India in four acts.
 FOR RENT-Cement block house PIT E. 7th St, Tempe. Five rooms and bath room connected up to sewer Rent $500. Mrs J. L. Johnston, or phone IF. (Adv.N gb
Arizona republican., 1916-03-23
PYTHIAN SISTERS

The regular meeting of the Pythian Sisters will be held this evening in the Odd Fellows lodge
Arizona republican., 1916-03-23
AT METHODIST CHURCH

Dr. Atkinson will preach tonight on "The Friends of Jesus" The re- vival now being held will close with Sunday nights services.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-23
South Side News

term and apparently opposition in the lace will center between these two parties.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-23

WANTED-Girl for general house. work in a small family. F. P. Spang- Ter, Phone 2S6. (AGv) dl
Arizona republican., 1916-03-23

FOCND-Rochford watch. r Jewel movement. Apply to Republican, Tempe. (Adv.) dl
Arizona republican., 1916-03-23
NEW DiSTILLATE STATION

The F. E. Griner Hardware com pany have put in a distillate and
Arizona republican., 1916-03-23

provides the balance of the six reel show.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-23

SETTING HENS-Reds. Rocks, and Crpingtons for sale. Call evenings. Jay Blount, Tempe. ak
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-12

DR.. Dold then told Miss Inman Just
what allied her.
Several witnesses said that the In
competent was keen about money
matters, and all agreed that she never
had shown violence.
Miss Inman has a tvo-thtrds inter
est in the property at 203 West Twen-
ty-second street, which is assessed at
S11 900. and owns seven other houses
In the same block. whose assessed
value aggregates $4,000. She aleo
owns the property at 81 East Sixty
seventh street. which had been her
residence.
Her other real estate consists Of a
winter cottage and twenty-five acres
Of land at Jupiter Island, two-thirds
interest in 1850 acres OF land, In
Georgia, and 1s2-acre tract Ia vfr-
ginia. Her personal property, IN Sc
curities in one or more safe deposit
boxes and cash in banks, amounts "a
thousands OF dollars more.
When the inquiry had come 10 an
end. Miss Inman was anxious 20 be
heard. Mr. Mccall held that she had
a right to a hearing. II have no
statement to make" she said, but
they may ask me any questions
Mr.. Mccall asked Miss 1mnan
whether she understood the proceed
ing Yes she replied. 1T is an I'm
quiry 20 determine whether am
competent 20 manage my affairs"
Two jurymen questioned the woman,
and she reiterated her belief that She
had seen dead bodies.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-12
PRODUCE SHIPMENTS.

Fruit shipments, according TO the
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Wash
ington Railroad, with the exception
Of apples, show a perceptible increase
for the week ending December over
the same period OF 1915.
The shipments for the week on the
roads entering Wilmington show the
following figures: Apples. Psi baskets
as against 762 baskets in the previous
year; sweet potatoes. 23,5s7 barrels
compared with 21,535 barrels In 1915.
and white potatoes 1924 barrels with
only SS5 barrels in 1915. The follow
ing is the total shipments TO date:
Quarts Of berries, 21264,S6a: baskets
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-12
DEAD ROB MIND
OF RICH v MAN
Miss Inman. Haunted by
Phantom Bodies, Ad-
judged Incompetent
HER MEMORY CLEAR;
KEEN IN BUSINESS

NEW YORK. Dec. 12.-MisS Wnfe
Lee Inman. beneficiary OF a 100000
trust fund created by her father, the
late william H. Inman, cotton broker.
has been adjudged an incompetent by
q Sherlffs jury. She is the owner of
much realty and personal property.
Testimony by several alienists and
lay witnesses. before comm. ssiOn
appointed by the Supreme Court, and
consisting of ex-Judge Edward Il. Nc
Call. DIT. William Sturgls Thomas
and Talbot ELEPHANT, was TO the eff
feet that Miss Inman, who is Mt
years old. has an hallucination that
she sees dead bodies everywhere.
In Halifax, Nova Scot a, last June
Miss Inman was arrested and sent 10
an institution because of her peculiar
actions. She is now in the Rivercrest
Sanitorium. az Astoria. Long Island.
Strange Case TO Dec de.
Miss Inman's case is one OF the
Etrangest that has come before g
Eheriff's jury. The purpose OF III
proceeding was 10 legally declare he
Incompetent to manage her vast in
eerests. that n committee might b.
appointed by the court 70 look after
Them.
Although undoubtedly erratio or
ehe subject OF the bodies. and some
times thinking that she is being perse-
euted. Miss Inman's mind on fnancia
matters rs keen and her memory +
good She insists ON being present
81 the inquiry In the Sherin's court
When asked by Mr.. Mccall whethe
she understood the nature OF the pro
oeedinRs she gave an immediate and
correct answer
Seated Just behind the witness
chair. within view Of the Jury and
me commissioners. Miss Inman inter
iected information constantly. FIRE.
cuently iuterrupting the testimony Of
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-12

witnesses. Also at times she would
furnish answers 70 questions asked
OF witness on which the latter
showed some doubt.
An alien ST could not remember the
name OF an island mentioned by Miss
Inman. OF which she said she saw
some bodies floating. Jupiter Is
land" spoke up the incompetent,
meaning an island near Palm Beach,
Fla. whore Miss Inman owns some
property.
Quick to Make Replies.
Again, when John r. Taylor, attor-
ney for the Hotel Chelsea, in which
property Miss Inman and her sisters
have financial interest, was being ex-
aninod, she gave answer to questions
while the lawyer was searching
through some papers for the desired
information
Let her tell about 1t, and we will
get along quicker" said Clifford
Boese, appointed by the Supreme
Court as guardian for Miss Inmaa in
the proceeding.
Miss Inman has two sisters. Mrs.
Margaret T.. Davis, who lives iD, Viz
MIA, and Mrs. Jennie Inman Payne.
OF Paris. Each receives the income
from trust left by their fnthev,
which is equal IN amount to the one
for Miss Inman. Mrs. Davis testified
that she received on an average S22,-
500 a year.
The hearing had hardly started
when NJ IS Inman objected to the
presence OF Mrs. Davis in the court
room. This woman claims a rela-
tionship to me-" she said, (which does
not exist. l insist that she leave the
room"
SO that the subject Of the inquiry
should not be exc ted Mrs. Davis
went into another room. whore she
, broke down and went. She deprecat-
cd the necessity for the hearing. and
said that she and her sister always
had been close companions before
Miss Inman's affllctlon.
From time 20 time during the in
curry Miss Inman would raise her
glov6d hand high above her head and
eold il there. sometimes for full
minute. She did this. DR.. William q.
Dold. OF Rivercrest Sanitorium, tes-
/ lied. as a protest.
Dr. Dold said that Miss Inman told
him President Wilson should have
been defeated at the last election he
cause he and his Administration per
nitted her persecution The aliehlst
pronounced her case as one Of demen-
Ia praeco9. which Is incurable.
Woman Told Of Malndy.
Suppose you tell me what that is"
poke IN the person thus described.
Nr- Mccall ruled that Miss Inman
lhad q right 10 have the explanation
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-12

of apples. S52,e1s; baskets OF
peaches. ss.4s7; baskets OF pears,
s12,447; baskets Of tomatoes, 1884,
345; pounds OF grapes. s.s7e.O17; bar
rels OF sweet potatoes. $4,000; bar
reIs Of white potatoes 2217s1: car
riers OF cantaloupes, 5se,716; carloads
OF watermeions, 94e.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-12

The Russian note is seen even IN the
motor coats OF nutria,-often belted
and collared with a darker fur.