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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-28

Home canning is kitchen patriot
ism.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-28
NATIONS ARE FREE
TO MAKE TREATIES

London. June 2s.-In reply to q
question 10 to whether the entente
allies we're denouncing their CONNER
cial treaties as to be free to conclude
new treaties after the war, Mr.. Bonar
Law said in the house Of commons
yesterday that Italy had denounced
with two exceptions, all her
cial treaties by which the italian
tariff rates were fixed. France had
intimated her intention of denounc-
ing all Of her commercial treaties, and
Mr.. Bonar Law added the subject
was under consideration by the Brit
iSh government.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-28
SPECIAL

SOC Jap Rose Cold Cream, soc Jap Rose Face
Powder, total value $1.00. Both for only 500.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-28
BULLETINS

Baker, Ore, June 2s.-The
town OF Rock Greek was prac.
tfcally swept away today when
a 5O-foot wall of water struck
the town after the dam ut flooded
killomacue lake gave way. Al
most every building in the town
was destroyed. There is no COM
municatiOn, and II is not known
II there was any loss of life,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-28
Is WILL BE MINIMUM
AGE FOX ENLISTMENT
OF NAVY RECRUITS

All young men between the ages
Of II and Is years who are planning
on joining the United States navy
must do so between now and July l.
On that day the minimum 6 limit
will be 1S years and no recruits
younger than that will be allowed to
enlist in this branch Of the United
States fighting forces.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-28
GAS OFFICE FORMED
BY RAWSTUFFS DEPT.
OF THE WAR OFFICE

Berlin. June ga gas ONCE has
been established by the RaystufYa De-
partment Of the Wa Once. 1t 10 de-
signed to conserve the q supply
throughout the country during the.
winter Of %1917-1S.. It is authorized to
extend existing gasworks or build new
ones or to take any other measures
which may scam necessary to ensure
that enough = will be available for
illuminating, cooking. heating and tn-
dpttrtAlY purposes go i
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-28
PRINCE VI YONG IS
GRADUATED R o THE
MILITARY SCHOOL

Toxic. May 2s.-Prince ii Yong,
the son and heir of Prince vi, Jr.,
formerly Emperor of Korea, was
graduated today from the Military
Cadets School Of Kokio after studying
there for three years. Prince vi is
twenty-one years old. He came to
Japan in 1907.
The marriage Of the Prince and the
Princess Nashimoto. the daughter III
Major-General Prince Nashimoto of
japan will take place next year.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-28
To MEET

Chicago. June 27.-The annual
meeting Of the supreme council Of the
knights Of Columbus will be held In
Chicago Aug I and 3, instead Of in
Old Point Comfort. Va, according to
announcement here today by Leroy
Hackett. state deputy.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-28
SEVERAL PRIESTS IN
MERGERS PARTY ARE
ARRESTED BY GERMANS

Amsterdam. June 2s.-According to
The Telegram several priests Of the
encourage of Cardinal Mercier. pri-
mate Of Belgium. were arrested re-
Gently and imprisoned in Germany.
One OF them is Bishop Legraive OF
| Malines.
Twenty others. the newspaper says,
have been imprisoned in Belgium.
Among them is Cardinal Mercier's
private secretary who was sentenced
to a year in prison for preaching a
sermon on Sunday or Christian char
ity.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14
Money OF Alien DcpoSitors Safe.

Washington, Feb. 10.--A formal
statement giving assurances that the
government has no intention of seiz-
ing bank deposits or other property
belonging to any foreign subject
even In the event OF war, was issued
by the State Department yesterday,
with the approval Of the President
The statement was prompted by
the anxiety Of German subjects In
some sections regarding savings de-
posts and by the many reports in
circulation regarding the intention
OF the government concerning the
war-bound vessels in American
ports. 1t makes no specific refer
ence to the Prussian-Americ
treaty OF 1898, which provides for
the immunity OF such property, but
which has been regarded as of doubt
ful validity.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14
Free Flower GS9sS
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In addition to showing you about all
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beautiful flowers, with which to beau
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Good seeds OF almost every kind
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You arc going to garden or farm
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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14
PROF. w. X. TATE rs DEAD,
We'll Known South Carolina Educator
Passed Away in Tennessee.
(Anderson Mail, Sth)


News Of the death in Nashville
Tenn, yesterday of William X. Tate.
well known educator and treasurer of
Peabody College for Teachers, was
received here in dispatch to-day.
Prof. Tate died OF pneumonia,
Prof. Tate was for number of
years connected with educational
movements in South Carolina, having
gone to this State from Tennessee
ABOUT ten years ago. He was for
seVeral years principal Of the Mem
Munger High School in Charleston,
atter which he was assistant superin-
tendent of the city schools of Charles
ton until he was elected rural school
supervisor. an office furnished by the
General Educational Board Of South
Carolina.
Prof. Tate was the first rural school
supervisor the State had, and to him
belongs the credit Of awakening in
terest in this movement which has
meant so much to the rural districts
OF the State. He held this position
In connection with his duties as lee
turer at the University of South
Carolina, and his untiring efforts
along these lines left record in the
educational world that is spoken of
most highly by his fellow educators.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14
Relieves Serious Case
of Chronic Constipation
DIR. CALDWELL'S SYRUP PEPSiN
CORRECrs CONDITION THAT
SEEMED HOPELESS.

After suffering from chronic con-
stipation until she was so run down
she was unable to do any kind OF
work. Miss II. A. Frees, 200 Adams
ST., Dayton, Ohio. obtained a bottle OF
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and used
it with such gratifying results that
she continued the treatment and has
written to Dr.. Caldwell that her con-
ditlon Is again normal. and that she
wants to recommend Syrup Pepsin to
every one who suffers with constipa-
ton.
Dr.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Is a
combination of simple laxative herbs
with pepsin, gentle in it's action and
free from gripping or other pain or
discomfort. 1t contains no opiate or
narcotic drug, and, while acting read
lily on the most stubborn case of in
active bowels, is absolutely safe for
the tiniest babe, SO that it Is the ideal
family laxative and should be kept on
hand In every household for use when
needed.
Dr. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin costs
only fifty cents a bottle and Is sold in
drug stores everywhere. TO avoid
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14
AN ALL-DAY DAIRY SCHOOL
Will he Held at Coneross Store To-
A1olTOw, 10 Il. III. to 4 y. III,

The dairy specialists from Glenn
son College and the U. S. Depart.
ment of Agriculture, together with
the county agent, G. NJ. Barnett,
Will hold one-day dairy school at
Coneross store OH Thursday, Febru-
airy Is, (to-morrow) from 10 a. m.
to 4 p. m.
The following subjects of interest
to every farmer will be discussed
and illustrated from practical
standpoint: Glow to Mako Dairy
ing Pay" Building up the Dairy
Herd" Feeding for Productions"
"Conveniences for Dairymen;" "Pro-
duction Of Clean Milk and Cream"
''How to Raise Two Bales of Cotton
per Acre instead of Half a Bale;"
'Dairying versus the Boil Weevil."
An Illustrated stereopticon lecture
will be given.
Do not fail to attend this school
and bring your dinner with you.
Bring list Of questions for these
men to answer. Ladies are especial
ly invited to attend.
A demonstration in judging dairy
COWS will take place in the after
noon. Bring a COW with you for this
purpose. w. w. Long, Director
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14
"CASCARETS" BEST III
HEADACHY, BILIOUS,
SICK, CONSTiI'ATED
Best for Liver and Bowels, BAD
Breath, Bad Colds, Sour Stomach.
Get a 10-cent box.

Get a 10-cent box.
Sick headache, biliousness, coated
tongue, head and nose clogged up
with a cold-always trace this to tor
pid liver; delayed, fermenting food
In the bowels or sour, gassy stomach.
Poisonous matter clogged in the
intestines, instead of being cast out
OF the system is re-absorbed into the
blood. When this poison reaches the
delicate brain tissue it causes con-
Gestion and that dull, throbbing,
sickening headache.
Cascarets Immediately cleanse the
stomach, remove the sour, undigest-
ed food and foul gases, take the en-
cess bile from the liver and carry out
all the constipated waste matter and
poisons in the bowels.
A Cascaret tonight will surely
straighten you out by morning. They
work while you sleep-a 10-cent box
from your druggist means your head
clear, stomach sweet, breath right,
complexion rosy and your liver and
bowels regular for months.-Adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14
Pittsburg's $4,000, 900 Fire.

Pittsburg, Feb. 1O.-The machine
shop building Of the Union Swith
and Signal Company, the largest
plant for the manufacture OF switch
signals in the United States, and un-
til recently engaged in filling muni-
tons orders for Europe, was de-
stroyed by fire early tonight with a
loss estimated at $A 100000. Off
cials OF the company believe the fire
resulted from spontaneous comhus-
ton. The machine shop building
covered 100000 square feet. Ac-
cordlng to the president Of the COM
pany on shells had been manufacture
ed at the plant since last November,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14
COURT GIVES 2-YEAR SENTENCE
j. TOWnes Holleman Entered Formal
Plea of Guilty at Trial.
(Anderson Mail, 1Oth.)


J. Townes Holleman, former CASH
ier of the Bank Of Anderson, who
defaulted In the sum Of approxi-
mately $35, 900 Of the banks money,
and who disappeared about seven
and half years ago, recently volun-
tarily returning and giving himself
into the custody Of the law, appear
ed In open court late yesterday af-
ternoon and entered a formal plea
Of guilty to the charge Of breach of
trust.
Gen. NJ. l.. Bonham and John K.
Hood, counsel for Mr.. Holleman,
presented to the court ten petitions,
carrying the signatures of more than
500 representatives Of the county,
asking the judge for leniency in I'M
posing sentence upon the defendant.
These petitions were signed by off,
GERS and directors Of the bank with
which Mr.. Holleman was associated
and by others representing practical
ly all lines Of business in the county.
Gen. Bonham and Mr.. Hood made
earnest verbal pleas. supplementing
the words Of the petition. At times,
during the pleadings Of these gentle
men, Judge Rice was moved to tears,
as was practically every person in
the court room.
When these gentlemen had finish
ed Solicitor Smith spoke briefly, de-
claring that justice would he met, in
his opinion, If the court would eXer-
else great leniency in imposing the
sentence.
Judge Rice then imposed the fol-
lowing sentence:
Let the defendant, j. Townes
Holleman, be confined. at such labor
as you are able to perform, upon the
public works of Anderson county or
In the State penitentiary for a period
of two years."
BY special deputized arrangements
Mr.. Holleman was permitted to
spend last night at the home of his
brother, and this afternoon, in COM
pany with his brother, will 20 to CO.
lnmbia to begin service OF his SEN
tcnce in the State penitentiary.
After sentence had been passed
Mr. l1ol!eman stated that while he
had hoped for sentence Of not
more than twelve months that he
fully appreciated the great wrong
he had done and that he stood ready
and willing to pay the penalty. He
added also that he knew the punish
ment during the next two years
could in no way compare with the
punishment he had suffered during
the seven and a half years when he
was fugitive from justice. He en-
pressed an eager desire to enter
upon the service OF his sentence i'm
mediately, and by good behavior he
will be able to return to his home by
December Of next year, as It is Gus
tom TO cut sentence by one-tcnth
for good behavior.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14
LECTURE SERIES AT SENECA.
iS,. Martin Well known In Presbyte.
rian Church Circles-LocaIs.

Seneca, Feb. 13.-Special: w, p,
Nimmops is confined to his home
with an attack of grip.
Sidney Bruce, Of Pickens, has ac-
copied the position of cashier at the
Citizens Bank in the place of julius
Edwards, who recently resigned.
r. D. Neill recently surercd the
misfortune to have his arm broken
while cranking car. Mr.. Neill has
many friends who will wish for him
an early recovery.
The D. A. R. chapter, "The Wiz
ara OF Famassee," will meet with
MRS. w. S. Hunter on Wednesday
the 2lst instant. which will be the
hrst anniversary Of this chapter.
CHARLES Stribling was business
VISITOR to Greenwood last week.
The Misses Barron have moved
into their home on Townville street.
In the doubled header basket bali
gone last Friday night, when the
two teams of the Seneca High School
played the two teams from Ander-
son high school, the Seneca boys
were victorious. while the Anderson
girls put it over our girls. 1t was q
great occasion and we'll patronized.
The attention Of the public is
again called to the series Of lectures
TO be given at the Presbyterian
church next week. DR.. J. l.. Martin
viii give twelve lectures on the BooI,
OF Revelation, beginning next Sun
day with three lectures and continu-
ing throughout the week. DR.. Mar
tin was formerly we'll known in this
part OF the State, when he was n
member of South Carolina Presby-
terry, and was considered one of the
strongest among such men as Drs.
Adger, Lindsay. Mutually, Pearson
and others. The veteran divine will
doubtless have a good attendance at
these lectures.
The meeting Of the Oconee Teach
ers' Association last Saturday was
well attended and was one of the
most interesting yet held. Two
prominent speakers-Dr. John T..
White, Of Anderson, and Prof Wes-
singer. of Lancaster--added mate
rally to the profit and pleasure of
the occasion. Among other business
matters attended to was the discus
sion of Fair and Field Day. 1t was
decided to hold Field Day, but to
dispense with the Fair. Another
matter disposed Of was the holding
OF summer school in Anderson next
summer instead of Walhalla, as
heretofore. Local talent furnished
music. and at the noon hour a lunch
con was served. The women having
the arrangements in charge desire
to thank those who who so literally
assisted in furnishing the menu.
oeventy-fve were served.
Miss Dell Ramsay, Of Anderson
is visiting Miss Helen Cary.
Tuesday night the Clemson Y. NJ.
<. \. basket ball team will play the
seneca High School team
Miss Rachel Dickinson. who has
been visiting Mrs. w. S. Hunter, left
last Wednesday for Pendleton
where she will visit friends.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14
Carolina Troopers on Way.
tThe State, Feb. 12.D

- NIHe oldtV, F0U. II.
Troop A, cavalry, Charleston
Light Dragons, Field Hospital No.
| and the Johnson Engineers are on
the way to South Carolina. The
three units will reach their home
stations late in the week.
No announcement can be made as
to when the Second Regiment will be
ordered home from El Paso.
The Secretary Of War stated re-
Gently that the regiment would be
sent home just as soon as the rail-
way equipment was available.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14
Rural Carriers Meet Feb, %.

The rural carriers of Oconee will
meet at Westminster on February
22. All the carriers of the county
are urged to be present, as there is
some business Of Importance to each
that will come before the meeting;
also, election OF officers for another
year. Be sure to come.
w. NJ. Lemmons, President.
r. w. Grubbs, Secretary.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14
REMEMBER

That the above offer of Glasses, valued
at $500 elsewhere, for 81 90 pair, is for
this visit only. ALL BIFOCALS and
PRESCRIPTION GROUND Lenses.
$3.50 and up during this sale. Regular
Prices will Prevail After This Visit -
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14

mutations and ineffective substitutes
De sure you get Dr.. Caldwell's Syrup
Pepsin. See that a facsimile Of DR..
CaldwellS signature and his portrait
appear on the yellow carton In which
the bottle Is packed. A trial bottle,
free OF charge. can be obtained by
writing to DR.. w. b. Caldwell, 465
Washington ST., Monticello, Illinois.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14
Peace Bureau Close March 1.

London. Feb. l0.--A Hague dis
patch says the Ford peace bureau
will be closed March Dn account
Of the breach In diplom,. &c relations
between the United States and Ger
many.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14
OUR OBJECT

In making this remarkable offer of $500 Glasses for
$100 pair is simply to introduce service in your
community as well Glasses. OR Glasses have
met with great by many persons who are now
wearing thcm ar-a meeting with the same results
wherever they introduced.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14

The White Star steamship Afric,
l,999 tons, has just been reported
as sunk. She sailed from South Af-
lira on December 3. Seventeen of
the crew are reported as missing.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-01-11
VOTE TO SPEND S106,65O.
FOR PARIS-BR|STOL ROADS
CITY TO JOIN MUNICIPAL LOBBY
Mayor and Council Incited to Contri-
butte to Fund to Watch
Legislation at Madison,

The city of Kenosha has been invit-
ed to have a part in Municipal
Lobby to watch the work of the leg
islature at Madison and it has been
assessed fifty dollars of the cost on
this work by a special committee of
the Wisconsin League of Municipalities
headed by Mayor Dan Hoan Of Mil
waukee. ct think that this is real
investment along right lines" said
Mayor Pfennig this morning. Cities
in the state are interested as much as
individuals and corporations in the
work of the legislature and I see no
reason why these municipalities should
not be advised of hurtful legislation
which may be proposed and be given
a chance to advance legislation for the
betterment Of the cities. y Kenosha is
not forced to join in the work of the
committee, but it is thought certain
that the council will vote the appro-
priation. The plan provides for the
maintaining Of paid force at Madi-
son to look after the interests of the
cities in the state.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-01-11
CHARGED WITH EMBEzzLEMENT
Waukegan Tea Company Charges En-
ployees With Holding Out on
Collections from Routes.

Two charges of embezzlement were
made in warrants issued in the MUM
cipal Court today by the officials of the
Waukegan Tea Company. The defend
ants named in the warrants are Will
liam Menzie and Louis Poskus, both
Kenosha men,. Menzie is under arrest
but the other defendant is alleged to
have left the city. Ia each case it IS
alleged that the speculations amounted
to fifty dollars. The men were EN-
ployed on the wagons of the company
working territory in and about the
city and it is claimed that they failed
to make proper returns of collections
for sales. Chicago police have been
asked to look for Poskus and Menzie
is expected to have hearing in the
Municipal Court this afternoon.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-01-11

increase or decrease in net profits does
not mean the variation was that much
of the gross sales of the merchant. For
example, if merchant reported an in
crease of percent in net profits, he
meant his profits had increased per-
cent over the same period of the year
before. In other words, if his profits
in given period were 800, and he
increased them 5 percent, they were
$105 in 1916.
Except in the column describing the
condition of collections, all figures are
for the index month of November 1916,
as compared with the same month of
1915. In the case of collections, the
figures represent the percentage of ac-
counts on the books of the retailers on
October 81 which were collected during
November. The table follows:
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-01-11
BURY BRISTOL PIONEER TODAY.
Funeral of the Late Mrs. Mary Bryant
Held from the Late Residence
This Afternoon.

The funeral of the late Mary Bryant,
one of the pioneer women Of the town
of Bristol, was held from the late resi-
dence this Wednesday, afternoon.
Mrs Bryant, who was nearly seventy
four years Of age, was the widow of
the late Herman Bryant and she had
resided in the town of Bristol since
1857. She died at her home on last
Sunday evening after a long illness.
iShe was daughter Of the late Oscar
Cannon, one of the early pioneer resi-
dents of Bristol. Born in New York
state, January 5, 1s43, she came to
Bristol as girl. For many years she
was very active in the life of the neigh
borh0od in which she lived She is sur
vived by daughter, Mrs. H. B. judi
son Of Evanston, and a son, William
Bryant, Of Bristol, also by two sisters,
Mrs. M A. Benedict and Mrs. Alice
Rhodes, both of Kenosha. The inter
ment was at the family plot at Hosmer
cemetery.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-01-11
Photos by American Press Association.

Ruth Law, the champion woman aviator
or America, stood on terra firma near Nor
= FOLK, Va, and saw Victor Carlstrom rise
to height Of several Thousand feet in her
new tr1plane, built especially for her for
use In her proposed trip from San Fran
cisco to New York next spring
Carlstron flew over Hampton Roads
and then eircled Newport News and Fort
Monroe. The average speed was more
than sevsnty-five miles an hour, and bet
ter could have been made. The machine
behaved beautifully, and Miss Law clap
ped her hands with glee when she saw 1t
glide and rise gracefully ait the will of the
operator
This was the first time the machine
ever left the earth. Miss Law was not
afraid to be the first to make fight in it,
but wanted to see how it behaved by OBJ
serving another handle it,
The machine is Of 110 horsepower and
was built to make ninety miles an hour
The machine has narrow wings, wide
fusillage and a single motor of 100 horse
power. 1t is believed new speed records
will be made with the machine.
plan for probationary enrolment OF
wonneaa aviators in the army aviation re-
serve corps for such service, back of the
fighting line, as watching for enemy air
craft and submarine mines, in the guard
Ing of cities and harbors, is under consid-
GRAFTON by the aviation board of engineers
In the war department The plan was
submitted by Lawrence Sperry, young
aviator of New York city, who said Major
General Leonard Wood had indorsed the
order and had granted to one woman avn