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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-17
Hospitality a Lost Art.
(Irish WORLDLY

hospitality seems to be almost a
lost art in the present age. The DAYS
when the unexpected stranger at the
door was hidden in to eat and sleep
are past. In some parts of the West.
however, one still finds that OPEN
hearted hospitality in homes where
the host and his wife are always glad
to welcome any traveller who happens
to come to their door. But the mod
ern housewife of the East Is almost
unacquainted with impromntu enter
tanning. She must be forewarned In
plenty Of time before she will even
attempt to dine a friend.
1t Is rather pity that this high
est form of hospitality should be al
lowed to die out. After all. 1t Is not
much of a tax on ones hospitality to
entertain friend or two at dinner
or lunch when the invitation has
been given week or so in advance.
Any woman can do that kind of en-
tertaining with ample time for prep
aration.
But ones true metal as a hostess
is shown when a friend arrives unex-
pectedly for lunch or when the man
Of the house turns up with a bust
ness acquaintance or two for dinner.
That Is a sort Of a situation which
tests the real value of ones hospital
ity, and unfortunately very few
housewives rise to such occasions at
all successfully.
Don't let impromptu hospitality die
out In your home. Encourage your
husband to bring his friends home
for dinner and your daughter to
bring her girl chums to lunch. Keen
stock of canned goods always ready
on your shelves and a supply Of olean
table linen In your linen closet for
such occasions.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-17
M. {. CHURCH'S PASTOR
PRAISES IRON REMEDY
DOCTORS HAD ALMOST GIVEN
HIS DAUGHTER UP TO DIE.
NO ONE THOUGHT SHE
COULD LIVE,
WAS A LIVING SKELETON,
Through Uso of Acid Iron Mineral
Daughter Was Restored to
Health, Says Rev. 0. B.
Newton

The following tribute to a medicine
from Reverend Doctor o. B. Newton.
pastor NJ. e. church. speaks volumes
Tor the medicinal value Of natural
iron as 1t Is now concentrated, test
ed, and bottled by the Ferrodine
Chemical Corp. under the name Of
Acid Iron Mineral. He said:
MY little girl suffered from gas
tritis, acute Bright's disease, and de-
veloped symptoms of pellagra. For
several months she was an invalid
and reduced almost to a skeleton. No
one who saw her thought she could
possibly live. The best medical skill
available was applied, but with no
results. She only grew worse until
physicians told us not to be surprised
at her death at any time. Our atten-
ton was first called to kidney and
bladder pill and we gave her part of
one fifty-cent bottle, after which we
gave her Acid Iron Mineral regularly.
She is now we'll and has all her fac
ulties we'll developed again and you
would not guess she had ever had a
sick day in her life by her appear-
ance. We have recommended Aim
to several friends and do most heart
lily recommend it to any one suffer-
ing from any trouble which 1t claims
to relieve Respectfully, (Signed)
o. B. Newton, Pastor NJ. l.. Church,
South, Chatham, Va.
Unlike many prepared remedies
containing iron. Acid Iron Mineral
does not act as a laxative, but the
necessity of keeping the liver and
bowels working normally being so
apparent, the Ferrodine Chemical
Corp. puts up an Aim Liver Pill in
25c. boxes, which are recommend ed
as part of the treatment when using
Acid Iron Mineral. These little pills
are the best we can recommend and
are very inexpensive.
Note: Acid Iron Mineral is Just a
highly concentrated form of natural
medicinal. iron, non-alcoholic and
very economical. Whole families
should take it. 1t never Injuries the
teeth, goes from two to six times as
far and Is many times more powerful
and efhcient than other inferior preD-
arations. A half teaspoonful in a
tumbler Of water after meals makes
delightful, invigorating and most
unusual tonic, stomach, kidney and
bladder regulator. cleansing the
blood. enriching and purifying it.
Watch how quickly the appetite in
creases and the user gains weight
Most druggists sell Acid Iron Mine.
raj in both a large and small size
bottle. Get q bottle to-day.-Ady.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-17

mate value Of $1,000. The largest
YES! els are 2lA inches In diameter
and Il inches in depth, weigh 40
grams each and are worth about $50
each. A single stirring rod may cost
more than 500.
The worlds supply Of platinum
comes mostly from the Ural Noun
tains. in Russia, and has been de-
creased by the European war. In
1909 the worlds output OF crude
platinum was $3.50 troy ounces, of
which 190,087 came from Russia.
Platinum is found also in Canada,
New South Wales, Colombia, Borneo
and Sumatra, and in the States OF
California. Oregon and Wyoming.
The annual output Of crude platinum
in the United States is about 700
troy ounces.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-17
TO THE PUBLIC.

While the Judge OF Probate can
not delegate to any one the right to
sign permits, or turn over to any one
blank permits signed by him,
In order to save the expense of
coming to Walhalla to many mt
a distance who wish to purchase
whiskey for medicinal purposes,
have decided to leave with any Of
the Magistrates, who will attend to
1t, blank affidavits to be filled out by
them. The deponent can then for
ward the affidavit, together with the
Zee OF ten cents, by mail to me and
will send the permit by mail to
him. The fee allowed by law for tho
affidavit is 25 cents.
V. Il. MARTINI,
Judge Of Probate.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-17
CLEANSES YOUR HAIR,
MAKES TT BEAUTIFUL,
THICK, GLOSSY, WAVY
Try This! All DandruR Disappears
and Hair Stops Coming Out.

Surely try a "Danderine Hair
Cleanse" If you wish to Immediately
double the beauty of your hair. Just
moisten cloth with Danderine and
draw it carefully through your hair,
taking one small strand at time:
this will cleanse the hair of dust,
dirt Or any excessive oil-in a few
minutes you will be amazed. Your
hair will be wavy, fluffy and abund-
ant and possess an Incompatible
softness, lustre and luxuriance.
Besides beautifying the hair, one
application Of Danderine dissolves
every particle Of dandruff; invigor-
atess the scalp, stopping itching and
falling hair.
Danderine is to the hair what fresh
showers Of rain and sunshine are to
vegetation. 1t goes right to the roots,
invigorates and strengthens them
It's exhilarating, stimulating and
life-producing properties cause the
hair to grow long, strong and beau
tiful.
You can surely have pretty, soft,
lustrous hair. and lots Of it, If you
will just get a 25-cent bottle of
Knowlton's Danderine from any drug
store or toilet counter and try it as
directed.-Adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-17
Catarrh of Stomach

Mrs. Mary FenneN. II. +. d. Po.
mona, Missouri, writes:
Il wish to say a few words In the
praise Of Peruna. I have used It
with good results for cramps in tho
stomach. Also found it the very
shlng for catarrh Of the head. My
sister was cured Of catarrh Of stom.
ach by the use Of Peruna."
Mrs. q. T. Chomer, So East 42nd
St., Chicago, ILL.,. says: "ManaIfn
best laxative on the market for liver
and bowels, very good for indigestion
and heart burn.
Those who object to liquid medl.
clnes can secure Peruna tablets.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-17
Aut0-IntoxiCati0ii
Causes Death

Do you know why you have sick
headache, diabetes, neuralgia, rheu-
matism and liver or kidney troubles /?
It's because you are being poisoned
by products Of your own body. Your
organs of elimination are not work.
ing properly. Waste material that
should be thrown ont is being retained
That could not happen If the bowels
were kept open with Granger Liver
Regulator. This splendid preparation
is purely vegetable and non-alcoholic.
Demand Granger Liver Regulator at
your drug store--25c box-and take
no other. There is nothing Gust as
good"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-17

Japanese trade has reached the
billion mark. Her investments in
bonds and notes Of the entente pow
ers total $300,0O0,000. Gold re-
serve in the Bank of Japan and the
government vaults amounts to $400,-
100000. Japan has cleared the ORR
entail trade routes, but there Is no
chance Of her sending troops to the
battletields. TO transport 100000
Japanese soldiers, 1000 ocean-going
ships of 1000 tons each would be re-
quired. Japan has only 70 ships Of
5000 tons or more.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-17
Made Well
ADMINISTRATOR
SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

Pursuant to an order Of the Court
of Probate, | will offer for sale, for
CASH. to the highest bidder, ut 10
O'Clock n. m.. on SATURDAY, Octo-
Der 2Oth, 1917, at the residence OF
the late r. N. Rankin, deceased, In
Oconee County, s. c., the Personal
Property belonging to the estate OF
the said r. N. Rankin. deceased,
consisting of Horse, Mule, Cattle,
Farming Tools and Implements, etc.
(MRS.) r. NJ. RANKIN.
Administrative Of the Estate OF r. N.
Rankin, deceased.
Oct. 3, 1917. 4O-42
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-17
PLATINUM MOST USEFUL METAL.
But I6 is Two and One-hulf Times as
Costly rs Gold.
(NeW York Sum-

In chemical laboratories the safety
of the equipment Of platinum vessels
| such as crucibles, dishes, trays and
stirring rods receives constant atten-
tion. Platinum is the eostliest useful
metal in the world, having about two
and one-half times the market value
of gold. A thousand dollars worth
Of platinum crucibles could be easily
carried In mans pocket. Such ves-
sells cost about $50 troy ounce.
Thefts of platinum from laborato-
ries are of frequent occurrence. The
thief usually has received laboratory
training and knows the value of plat
inum. He visits laboratory for pre-
tended professional purposes, and
while discussing scientific questions
with the chemist in charge manages
to secrete such platinum as comes
within his reach and disappears.
Platinum Is so precious that both
It's manufacturers and its purchasers
place upon each article an Individual
mark, which Is recorded, together
with the actual weight. The latter
is computed to the fourth decimal,
which is inclusive Of one-tenth of ii
milligram.
Losses by theft are promptly re-
ported, frequently by telegraph, to
manufacturers and dealers in plati-
mum and scientific publications, the
weight, size and form of each article
being carefully described. There are
only four or five reputable dealers in
platinum for laboratory purposes in
the United States.
The metal is extensively used, how.
ever, in mountings for jewels, and in
the manufacture Of electric light
globes. Its utility for the latter pur-
pose is due to the fact that the CO.
eflicients Of expansion Of platinum
and glass are the same.
The physical virtues of platinum
from the standpoint Of the chemist
and assayer constitute the thiof's
greatest difficulty in disposing Of his
spoils if he is expert without scientific
knowledge Of how to melt or decom-
pose the metal. Platinum remains in
tact in the fierce heat Of an oxyhydro-
gen blow-pipe up to 100 degrees
centigrade, or about 5000 degrees
Fahrenheit. while lead melts at 327,
silver 961, gold at 1,071 and iron at
1850 degrees centigrade.
Platinum Is not solvent in any sin
gle acid, but may be attacked by a
combination Of certain acids with the
result that it becomes brittle. Strong
acids are commonly used in cleaning
platinum vessels in the laboratory.
Peculiarly. platinum Is easily cleaned
by rubbing 1t with round moist sea
sand on the end Of ones finger. In
appearance platinum lacks the rich
ness OF gold, and resembles tin that
has become slightly oxidized.
In well-equipped laboratory for
original research the various plati-
mum dishes, crucibles and stirring
rods have an aggregate weight Of
about 1900 grams and an approxi-
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-17
Il AK MOTTO .
County Trcasurcr's Office,

SouhDy y oIuCS,
Walhalla, S. c., Oct. II, 1917.
The books for the collection Of
State, County, School and Special
Taxes for the fiscal year 1917 will be
open from October 18th, 1917, to De-
cember 31st, 1917. without penalty,
after which day one per cent penalty
will be added OH all payments made
in the month Of January, 1918, and
two per cent penalty on all payments
made in the month Of February,
1918. and seven per cent penalty on
all payments made from the first day
OF March until the 18th day of
March, 1918. After that day all
taxes not paid will go into execution
and be placed in the hands of the
Sheriff for collection.
Taxpayers owning property or pay
inG taxes for others will please ask
for tax receipt in each Township or
Special School District in which he
or they may own property. This is
very important, as there are SO many
Special School Districts.
The tax levy is made up as follows:
State tax -. 8ht mills
ocHool taH mills
Ordinary county tax 49,. 7h mills
Int. on bonds and S. e. ;. ~ mill
For steel bridge over Chat
toOga River 49,. 49,. IL mill
For roads 80. mill
loIal lc'y Il mills
Special and Local School Taxes.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-17
PAUL WIERSE is CONVICTED.
Writer OH Charleston American Knew
of Intended Sinking.

Aiken, S. c., Oct. 11.-Paul Wierse,
editorial writer on the STAFF of the
charleston American, and Johann
klattenhoff, formerly captain of the
German merchant vessel Liebenfels,
were found guilty in Federal Court
mere to-day of conspiracy to sink the
Ilebenfels In Charleston harbor last
February.
The jury returned the verdict at
l.25 o'clock to-day. after having been
IN the jury room since 1896 O'Clock.
AT LIS o'clock they came ont to ask
the court whether they could return
verdict Of guilty or not guilty as to
all of the three defendants, Wierse,
Kattenhoff and DR.. w. Mueller, for
mer German consul at Atlanta, who
Is named with them cojointly in the
indictment. Judge Smith advised
the jury that Mueller could neither
be acquitted nor convicted, as he Is
at present fugitive.
Judge Smith Immediately sentenc-
ed the men. Wierse was sentenced to
pay fine Of $1,000 and to serve two
years in the Federal penitentiary in
Atlanta. Klattenhoff, who is already
serving penitentiary term, was SEN
fenced to pay fine OF 500 and to
serve six months in addition to his
present term
Warden Tcstities.
The first witness for the defense
this morning, when the court resum-
ed the hearing Of the case, was the
warden Of the Atlanta penitentiary.
Warden Zerbst testified that Capt.
klattenhoff had been in the hospital
since he was received at the Atlanta
penitentiary. Klattenhoff did not
take the stand as was expected. The
defense had no further witnesses and
the United States nothing in reply.
Upon the completion of the testi-
mony John p. Grace asked the court
to direct a verdict in favor Of the
two defendants, which was promptly
refused.
T: Waites Waring, assistant dis
trict attorney, made the opening ar
gument for the government. MIR.
warnings argument was clinching. He
woVe from the evidence which had
been presented strong case against
Wierse and Klattenhoff and laid par
ticular stress upon the ccngratula-
tory telegram which was sent by
Wierse to DR.. Mueller on the evening
of January 81, the day before the
| sinking Of the Liebenfels.
Mr. Waring was followed by John
+. Grace. At the close of his argu-
}saHent Mr.. Grace made the statement
that the government had brought the
charge of conspiracy against Paul
Wierse because Of Wierse's connec-
ton with the Charleston American;
that the government officials had
overlooked the German consul and
the son Of the German consul at
Charleston to strike at the Charles
ton American through Wierse.
Court Stops Grace.
You have no right to make such
statements, sir" said Judge Smith,
Indignantly intcrrupting Mr.. Grace.
This court will not permit Them"
MT. Grace then asked for more
time.
Not another word, sir; sit down."
District Attorney f. H. Weston, in
the closing argument for the govern
ment, assumed all responsibility for
the prosecution of wierse, Klatten-
hoff and DR.. Mueller.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-17
Curing Hams.

To cure hams and bacon make a
brine rs follows: Salt, pounds;
saltpeter, ounce; water, 1 gallons.
Put the meat in a barrel. weight
down, and pour the brine over 1t
when cool. Let stand about six
weeks. Then take out the meat,
wash it and smoke.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-17
Poll Tax, 81. Dog Tax, SOC.

Poll Tax, 81. Dog Tax, SOC.
Every male citizen from 81 to 60
years Of age Is liable for poll tax OK
cept Confederate soldiers, who do not
pay after SO years OF age, and those
exempted by law.
Road Tax, $3.50.
Every male citizen from 18 to SO
years Of age is liable for road tax,
except those exempt by law. This
tax Is payable from October, 18th,
1917, to March 18th, 1918, after
which time executions will be issued
There is no alternative for work.
r. II. ALEXANDER,
Treasurer Oconee County, s. G..
Oct. II, 1917. AZ
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-17
All Swetlcs But Two.
(Irish WOrld.)

The mayor Of Boston, while trav-
cling in Minnesota, found himself one
day In Northern town inhabited en-.
tirely, it seemed, by Swedes. To sat
isfy his curiosity he addressed him.
self to one Of the citizens:
"Have you no English in this
town."
NO sir; there ban no English"
"And French, German, Russians @
"No. nothing but Swedes."
"N0 Irish. | suppose?"
con, yes, there ban two Irishers
One, he's the mayor, and the other
he's the chief Of police"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-17
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION,

No&ASAc w AoSAfAA
In accordance with Section 1743,
Civil Code Of South Carolina, 1912,
and pursuant to an order Of the
County Board of Education of Oco-
nee County, South Carolina. notice Is
hereby given that Special Election
will be held at Talley's Store, In Sa-
lem School District, No. AZ, on Sat-
urday, October 90, 1917, for the
purpose Of voting upon the question
Of Issuing school bonds in the sum Of
Two Thousand Dollars. to be used
for building purposes in Salem
School District, No. AZ.
At said election each elector favor
Ing the proposed bond issue shall cast
ballot containing the word eyes"
printed or written thereon, and each
elector opposed to said bond issue
shall cast ballot containing the
word "No" printed or written there
on.
At the said election only such
electors as return real or personal
property for taxation, and who ex-
hibit their tax receipts and registra-
tion certificates as required In gene
raj elections, shall be allowed to vote.
Polls will be opened at Z o'clock
a. m. and will close at 4 o'clock p. m.
w. II. TALLEY,
M. A. MOSS,
r.. NJ. LITTLETON, JR.,
Trustees Of Salem School District,
No. AZ, Managers Of Election.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-17
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION.

In accordance with Section 1742,
CIVIL Code Of South Carolina, 1912,
and pursuant to an order Of the
County Board Of Education of Oco-
nee County, South Carolina. notice Is
hereby given that a Special Election
will be held at Talley's Store, in Sa-
lem School District, No. AZ, on Sat-
urday, October 20, 1917, for the
purpose Of voting upon the ques-
ton OF levying Special Tax of
four mills on the real and personal
property Of said district to be used
for school purposes in Salem School
District, No. AZ.
At said election each elector favor
Ing the voting on Of said special levy
Of four mills shall cast ballot con-
tanning the word "Yes". printed or
written thereon, and each elector op-
posed to said levy shall cast d ballot
containing the word "No" printed or
written thereon.
At the said election only such
electors as return real or personal
property for taxation, and who ex-
hibit their tax receipts and registra-
tion certificates as required In gene
raj elections, shall be allowed to vote.
Polls will be opened at z o'clock
a. m. and will close at 4 O'Clock D. m.
w. II. TALLEY,
M. A. MOSS,
n. NJ. LITTLETON, JR.,
Trustees Of Salem School District,
No. AZ, Managers Of Election.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-16
GOVERNMENT WILL NOT
M0LEST HONEST RACING.
American Public Will Be Given
Opportunity to See Speedy
Horses Step This Year.

LOUISVILLE. Ky, Dec. 15.-The
growing fear among many horsemen
that a prolongation of the war may
next year seriously affect the racing
in this country is not shared by JEFF
f.rson Livingston. who has been spend
ing a few days in this city looking
over his extensive string now in WIN
ter quarters at Douglas Park Mr..
Livingston has just come from WASH
ington, whore he spent considerable
time in conference with the officials
I'm charge of the countrys food con-
servaton, his advice being sought
because of his prominence as man
uhctirer Of certain lines of food
staples.
MIR. Livingston while in Washing
ton was offered opportunity to ascer-
tain the views OF the governments
chief advisers regarding the question
OF curtailing racing and other sports
and from what he learned he does
not believe the government will adopt
any measures that would interfere
fifth any OF the peoples sport or
amusements, at least not during the
coming year.
In support OF the belief on this
SUBJECT Mr.. Livingston is planning
to start the spring racing season in
Kentucky with one of the largest
stables he has owned since he first
took up racing as a means of recrea-
tion. At present his string at the
local track consists of 3s horses.
equally divided between yearlings and
older horses. During the season just
closed 81 of his horses started in one
or more races, and unless something
unforeseen happens this number will
he exceeded during the coming sea-
son. The stable enjoyed a most pros
porous year in 1917, its total earn
ings amounting TO s56.S13. OF this
sum slS,0Si was earned by Colonel
Vennie, the star of the establishment.
The horses campaigned this-year are
now being given a much-needed rest,
nasmuch as their owner, contrary to
his custom of former years. will not
race at any of the winter tracks.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-16

Splendid line of beautiful Diamond
Rings. These rings are set in the
latest mountings and for few
days will be sold at special re-
duced prices. Don't fail to see
them.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-16
Relentless War Against German Trade
Will Bring Kaiser to Knees at Last

large those concerns that Great
Britain and France consider TO be
OF an enemy character, DR.. Pratt be-
licves.
Il am inclined to think that our
exporters In the United States today
would welcome publication of a
blacklist by tho United States gov
ernment" the doctor goes on. "Our
government however. is still cling
ing to the old idea OF a territorial
enemy.
when we say II the allied gov
ernments play together we have
put our finger on one OF the root
difficulties in the present situation.
Tho allies are not playing together,
and II their lack OF cooperation in a
military sense is apparent to every
one, It is not as flagrant as the lack
Of cooperation in commercial mat
ters. Our own government Is un-
doubtedly the worst offender in this
respect. We have consistently re-
fused to cooperate with the allies in
putting down German trade. Until
the United States Is willing to give
up some Of the half-baked ideas that
are to be found In certain high
places we will not he able to accom-
! plish effective work in putting out
| OF business enemy business.
1T Is apparent that the embargo
| imposed by the United States upon
| the neutrals OF Europe has had a
| considerable effect on Germany.
/ That is a purely economic measure.
| To put out Of business the German
| trade organization wherever 1t can
| he found is another economic meas
ure which will bc fnr-reachiny in
breaking down Germany's ecoromic
/ presence"