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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-24
CITATION NOTICE.
(In Court of Probate }

The State of South Carolina,
County of Oconee.-By v. F. Martin,
ESQ., Judge. Of Probate.-Whereas
Mrs. Anna G. Smith has made suit to
me to grant her Letters of Admins
tration Of the Estate of and Effects
Of S. w. Smith, deceased:
These are, therefore, to cite and
admonish all and singular the kin
dred and creditors Of the said
s. w. SMITH, deceased, that they
be and appear before me, in
the Court of Probate, to be held
at NValhalla Court House, South
Carolina, on FRIDAY, The I'd day Of
fINEMBER, 1"i7, after publication
J ereof, at II O'Clock In the forenoon,
10 show cause, II any they have, why
The SAID administration should mol
be granted.
Given under my hand and seal this
18th day of October, Al D. 1917A
(Seal.) v. f. MARTIN,
Judge Of Probate for Oconee County,
South Carolina.
Published on the 18th and Gath
days of October, 1917 in The Keo-
wee Courier and on the Court House
door for the time prescribed by. law.
Oct. II, 1917. 42-43
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-24
GIRLS! LEMON JUICE
Is SKIN WHITENEI,
HOW to Make II Creamy Beauty TO.
ton for Few Cents.

Ine juice Of two fresh lemons
STRAINED into bottle containing
three ounces Of orchard white makes
whoie quarter pint Of the most re.
markable lemon skin beautifier at
about the cost one must nav for a
small jar Of the ordinary cold
creams. Care should be taken to
strain the lemon juice through fine
cloth SO no lemon pulp gets in, then
this lotion will keep fresh for
months. Every woman knows that
lemon juice Is used to bleach and re-
move such blemishes as freckles, sal
lowness and tan and is the ideal skin
softener, whitener and beautiner
Just try it! Get three ounces Of
orchard white at any drug store and
two lemons from the grocer ana
make up a quarter pint OF this sweet
ly fragrant lemon lotion and massage
1t daily into the face, neck, arms and
hands.--Adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-24

to me ct times. Lydia E. Pinkham' g
Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills re-.
stored me to health and want to thank
you for the good they have done me. /
have had quite bit of trouble and
worry but it does not affect my youth
ful looks. My friends say why do you
look so young and we'll? / owe it oil
to the Lydia E. Pinkham rc,nci;..%. /"
Mrs. RoBT. STopIEL, Sage Gvl:.ue.
Washington Park, Illinois.
Ifyou have any symptom about which
you would like to- know write to tho
Lydia e. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn,
Mass, for helpful advice given free Of
charge.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-24
,sUSS-GERAIAN NAVAL CLASH.
reports from Action Which Took
Place in Riga Gulf.

Petrograd, Oct. 1.-Two German
'ospedo boats were sunk, two others
we're damaged and one Russian tor
pndo boat went to the bottom in an
engagement Sunday in Soela Sound,
north Of Oesel Island, the Russian
riicial statement announces.
The Russian craft sunk was the
Grom destroyer Of LOO tons, built
il 1914-15, speed "a knots, compile
uent SO mem. More than a dozen
German torpedo boats had forced
heir way through Soela Sound, sup
orted by German battleship, when
hey were met by the Russians and
turned back.
Russ Naval Forcse Trapped.
Berlin, Oct. 1S.-The Germans
nave taken 10000 prisoners and so
suns on Oesel Island, the war office
reports.
The Russian naval forces in the
Gulf of Riga have been trapped by
lhe Germans, according to the an
nouncement. 1t says German naval
units are lying in the eastern portion
Of Kassar Bay, north of Oesel Island,
and are barring the passage west
ward.
Portions Of the German naval
forces pressed forward through the
mine Held IN the Gulf OF Riga TO tho
southern exit Of Moon sound The
s,at1nicnt says Lherc. was 2 short eli.
gaEomeGL. With about % Russian
warshps, which latcr retired to MOUu
sound
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-24

Comparatively few persons realize
how great a toll industrial accidents
take Of our people every year, says
Secretary Redfield. If we are ever
so unfortunate as to hear of the loss
in great battle Of say 10000 of our
soldiers 10000 killed) the nation
will be moved deeply; yet every year,
twice, perhaps three times, that num-
Der are slain in industries of all
kinds and almost without invoking
comment
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-24
Valuable Town
Property for Sale

we oHer fOr sale the Home Place
Of the late J. w. Holleman, corner
Main and Ann Streets, Walhalla.
TIE same fronts hali"acre on Main
Street and runs through to South
Broad street Two dwellings, con-
tanning 70 and i rooms, There arc
also on the lot two Broom tenant
houses.
VIII sell as whole or divide in two
lots. Terms to suit purchasers.
For further particulars see George
Seaborn al Enterprise Bank, Wal
halla, or either Of the undersigned.
f. S. HOLLEMAN,
Seneca, s. c.,
LEE G. HOLLEMAN,
Anderson, s. c.,
Executors.
Oct. 10, 1917. 41-44
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-24
10 British Ships Sunk.

London, Oct. 1S.-Twelve British
merchant vessels OF over 1000 tons
were sunk by mine or submarines in
the last week, according to the state
ment Of the British admiralty last
night. Six vessels under 1000 tons
and one fishing vessel were sunk.
(In the previous week Id vessels
over 1000 tons, two under that ton
mage and three fishing vessels, were
sunk
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-24
NERVOUSNESS I
and Blues
Symptoms of More Serious
Sickness.
Washington Park, III. II am the
mother Of four children and have suf-

fered with female
trouble, backache,
nervous spells end
the blues. My chill
dren's loud talking
and romping would
make me 80 nervous
! could just tear
everything to pieces
and I would ache all
over and feel 80 sick
that ! would not
want anyone to talk
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-24
Triplets Born on Train.

Denver, Colo, Oct. 19.-Mrs. J. G..
Atkinson, Of Seattle, WASH, became
the mother Of triplets aboard a west
bound Rock Island train early to-
day. Two Of the children were born
In Kansas, and the third at Peconic
Siding, just across the Colorado line.
Mrs. Atkinson had Deen visiting IN
the East. Mother and children are
well and now are at Colorado
Springs.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-24
Whenever You Need n General Yo!I!C
Take Groves,

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as a
General Tonic because it contains the
we'll known tonic properties of fQUININE
and IRON. 1t acts on the Liver, Drives
out Malaria. Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. 60 cents.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-24
Russ BattleShiD Sinks.

Petrograd, Oct. 1S-.-A naval bat
tie has occurred in the Gulf of Riga
between Russian and German battle
ships, the war office announces. The
Russian battleship Slava was sunk AS
the result of being hit several times
beneath the water line. Nearly all
the members of the crew were saved
by Russian torpedo boats,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-24
Two French Vessels Sunk.

Paris, Oct. 1S.-One merchantmen
Of more than 1900 tons and one Of
less than that size were sunk by sub
marines or mines in the week ended
October IA. Arrivals at French
ports numbered S55 and clearances
$40.
Five vessels were attacked unsuc-
cessfully.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-24
ANNUAL REPORT
of
IL. II. ALEXANDER,
T'rc,,surer OF OcOnee County, $. G..

To'His Honor, the Presiding Judge,
at the November Term OF Court for
Oconee County, S. c., 1917:
Schedule OF claims paid from cOun-
ty funds for fiscal year commencing
January list, 1916, and ending De-
cembcr 81, 1916.
20 COntinpcnt
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-24

Interesting Rally Day services
were held at Bethel Sunday school
last Sunday morning.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-24

TO Cure a Cold In One Day.
Take LAXATIVE BRoMO Quinine. It stops the
Cough and Headache and works off the Cold.
Druggists refund money II It fails to cure.
Il. W. GROVES Signature on each box. 3oc.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-24

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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-05
KERRY

Mrs, DR., Dixon had tho misfortune.
a few days ago. to fall In coming
downstairs. and thereby sustained a
broken rib.
Mrs. Hattie Floyd spent q few days
last week visiting with her daught tor
Mrs, Al Dean. In Grants Pass.
Miss Agnes Hogue Is visiting with
friends at Holland for u few days.
Miss Eileen and Thelma Lewis arc
spending the week ut home near
Holland. We miss them from the
school.
Miss Grace Mccain Ia visiting
home people during the holiday va
cation at the Normal school, ut Mon
mouth.
Harold White is home from the
o, A. c. FOR the holiday vacation.
Expects to return on Friday.
Bobby" Allen has returned from
weeks business trip to Redding.
Cal.
Billy" Van Cannon and Glenn
Howard made trip to Grants Pass
last week In MIR. Van Cannon's Dodge.
Rev. Crenshaw is spending the
week In Kerby engaged in holding a
series OF meetings which began on
evening.
The o. l.. S. chapter treated It's
members to an oyster supper at It's
last regular meeting on January 81
The Rebekahs gave very sue
cessful progressive SEQ" card party
on Monday evening. Eight tables
were engaged during the game. The
party netted over ail.00. A series
OF parties are to be given. the pro-
ceeds to be donated to the Widow
and Orphan Fund" OF the l. o. o. +.
The games were followed by sup
per and after the supper an hour was
spent in dancing.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-05

Books are frequently ruined through
carelessness. This is less In the han.
ding often than upon the shelves.
Books should not be packed tightly on
shelf. 1t ruins the back and causes
them to tear loose with the strain Of
getting In and out. Often It forces the
leaves to sag to the shelf when pushed
unduly. 1t Ia Just as bad for books to
be too loose on shelf. as they warp.
and the spreading leaves encourage
dust. A bookcase with the contents
at every angle Is not u pleasant
sight. There are some housekcepers
who think yearly busting Of the
books at housecleanlng time sufficient
This Is bad enough when they are
kept under glass When on open
shelves II means ruin to valuable
books. II takes little longer to dust
the backs and tops OF books on each
shelf every day Use soft cheese.
cloth or silk duster and shake It fire.
quently.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-05
Land Of Borrowed osIlohs..


A large part Of the beauty OF tho
verdure and forest Of Italy that at
tracts the visitors attention was un.
known In the olden times and Ii not
properly Italian at all. but imported.
The favored groves of orange and lem
on, with their golden fruit gllnting
among the rich and sappy foliage,
breathe Of the Levant and the dark
skinned Saracenlc invaders from the
east The cactus, with It's prickly pear
fruit, called rhe Indian fg." and the
aloe came straight from Mexico on the
heels OF the Spanish adventurings into
the unknown Ia the sixteenth century.
30 did the American corn or maize.
Even the eucalyptus Is an importation.
modern one, and the great groves of
chestnuts that clothe the shaggy noun.
tainsides so verdantly and give occu.
patton to so many venders Of the hot
and pasty boiled nut are believed
not to be native e.--National Geographic
Magazine.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-05
OBITUARY


Nan B, Dewitt. wife OF J. p. De-
Witt OF the Forest service at Galice.
died in this city Thursday afternoon.
January 4th. OF brain fever. and the
funeral services will be held Satur-
day. January 6th. at IL u. M. at
Halls Chapel. Interment will BE- IN
Odd Fellows cemetery.
Nan b. Raybell was born in the
state Of Colorado on July 23rd, 1889.
being % years, 5 months and IL
days OF age at her death. Her par
ents we're Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Ray
bell. with whom she moved to Galice.
She was married in the spring OF
1910 to j. p. Dewitt. since which
time the home had been made there
except for time In this city. where
Mrs. Dewitt was brought for medical
treatment. She was thought to have
nearly recovered her health and ar
rangements were being made for a
return TO Galice when she was strick-
en- with brain fever on New Years
day, and death came four days later.
The deceased Is survived by her
husband and by two little daughters.
Ida and Esther. aged four and three
years respectively. She also leaves
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W. Ray
bell OF Galice. and a sister. Mrs.
OF Almeda.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-05
GRANTS PASS PEOPLE
ON CORVALLIS PROGRAM

Corvallis, Jan. 5,--A larger per,
centage OF laymen is participating IN
the Rural Church Conference this
year than In any previous session
The conference room was comfort.
ably filled Tuesday at 4 o'clock when
Rev. L. NJ. Booker OF Grants Pass
the vice-president, called to order,
The president, Rev. J, +. Day ol
Carlton. was unayoidably detained
but was present for the second ses.
sion. Wednesday afternoon. Mr.,
Boozer's keynote address provoked a
lively discussion. which brought out
the strength OF rural church work as
well as Its weakness, The critics OF
the church accepted the responsible
ity OF committee assignments. In CO.
operation with It's defenders. to pro-
pose program OF remedying the de-
fects.
Six Committees were named as fol.
lows: Social service. U. l.. upson.
Grace l.. May. q. A. Wells. r. n.
Riley; publicity. II. II. Bushnell.
Edker Burton, @. ]. Mcintosh; vital
izing the church program. A. wyi-
berg. A. F, Randolph. H. Macpher-
son: the village church. F. ,. Chase.
Mrs. Elizabeth McGowan. Mrs. p. l.
Packard: responsibility OF the city
church. r. T, Sherman. J. u. Alex
ander. W. p, Smith; cooperation with
the grange, Miss Hlldegrade Plum
mer, l.. NJ. Booker, Mrs, u. d. Fits.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-05
FERRY DALE

Since our little valley boasts OF
two ferries. We have decided that
Ferry Dale is more appropriate than
Griffin Ferry Henceforth the items
OF this community will be published
under that name.
Captain William Franklin was q
guest OF p. T. Everton for dinner
Tuesday.
G. H. Griffin went to town Monday,
returning Tuesday.
Miss Nellie Green returned to
town Monday spending a few days
with her sister, Mrs. Lester Aldridge.
Miss Audrey Grimm returned to
Grants Pass Monday after spending
the Christmas vacation ut the home
Of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. G. II.
Grifiin.
Miss Maggie Everton Is spending
a few days at the home Of her
brother. p. T. Everton.
Miss Daisey Cole. teacher OF the
A. J. Hussey district, spent the
Christmas vacation at the home Of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. ID. Cole,
returning Monday.
A. J. Hussey went to town Mon
day to attend the Pomona grange.
T. J. Hussey went TO town Tuesday.
p. T. Everton and son. Loris. left
for Eugene Tuesday night. whore he
will attend the assembly being held
at that place. He expects to return
home In about two weeks.
Harry Nicely came out to his home
Wednesday for load OF goats, re-
turning to town Thursday.
Robert Hussey Ia spending few
days at the home OF his uncle, T.
]. Hussey. while on his way home
from Idaho TO Sequel, Cal.
Miss Ina Anderson returned to
school at Grants Pass on Sunday after
spending the holidays with her par
ents.
The ground Is still covered with
a mantle OF snow and coon hunting
is quite popular sport in this country
Mrs. @. II. Griffin was guest nj
the home OF her brother, p. T. Ever
ton, Monday.
William Frankum made trip tc
Merlin on Tuesday.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-05
Mans Eyes and Animals.

Aside from the monkey, man II tho
only animal having what we call binoc.
ular single vision that IL, he can tell
not only the direction Of nn object. but
he can estimate fairly accurately Its
distance. This IN because both of his
eyes point al the same object ut the
same time, Ike two range finders. 9th
sr animals do ns concentrate their
rnze In this way. Their eyes are set
more nearly ut the sides OF the bead.
50 that they see not only forward. but
backward for short distance. Man,
on the contrary, sees clearly only the
object at which he looks directly
Popular Science Monthly.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-05
NAME 4. 9. EMPLOYEES
COMPENSATION COMMISSION

Washington, Jan, 5.--prcsldsnt
Wilson today named tho United
States Employee compensation CON-
mission. sending The following nom-
nations 20 tho senate;
DR.. Riley N. Little. republican.
Swarthmore. Pa. for u term OF nix
years; Mrs. Francis c, Axtell. Bcli-
insham, Wash. progressive. for
term OF four years. and John
Kecgan. indianapolis. democrat. for
q term OF two years.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-05
an TOY Wanted.

A lnte pedestrian Un Dartmouth street.
was approached by two ugly looking
yeggs. with this greeting from one,
while the other menacingly welded Il
slab OF wood stolen from lumber pile.
Say. feller, me nd my partner was
a.plannin' on planked steak. We got
tn plank, nd all we ast Of you is a
stakei''--Boston Advertiser.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-05
Dauntless.

He cleared the sill at . bound and
vanished In the darkness" related Ro.
nance breal hlessly.
But" scoffcd Realism. "only q mo.
ment ago ns was rvctcd to the spot.
Did he die the rlvetsy"
"Oh. no!N rcjoincd Romance. nothing
dauntcd. Fortunately II was only q
small spot, 50 that by 4 supcrhuman
effort he wrenchcd 1t loose and carried
II along with him. Puck.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-05
DRYDEN

Robert Morgan and wife. with
John Nash. came into tho valley a
few weeks ago and have settled on
a piece OF land Joining Clarence Mes
senger's hay ranch.
A Christmas program was held In
tho grange hall Christmas eve and
nuts and candy were given to all
present. All families that did no,
attend were sent . box OF Christ
mas goodies.
Robert Morgan and wife. J. II.
Thomas and wife and John Mash
spent Christmas day aud night with
Messengers, and all reported . fine
time.
There was quite n number OF young
people home from Grants Pass To
spend the Christmas vacation. These
were Viola Walton. Tia DeGrasse.
Mable Hanseth and George Williams.
A baby boy was born to John Har-
mon and wife Christmas morning.
Jerry Pierce and wife spent few
days last week visiting with win
Auslund and family.
John Hammersly and Rufus Nc.
Kinney went for a short hunt into
the hills to "sIwash" Mr McKinncy's
new dog and were caught out In the
snow with out bed or grup and had
quite time getting back to civlli-
xation and home again. Mr.. Ham
mersiy has now left for Evans creek
where he win hunt for u time.
There has been between 10 and
II inches OF snow In the last few
weeks.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-05

~What are you studying thereT'
LAW"
DRY. amt it,
"Not when you like 1t. Just now J
am learning all about negotiable In.
struments.''
II dunno much about law" said Ills
roommate. but do know YOU are Of.
fered mighty little when you try to
sell a mandolin. Pittsburgh Post
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-05
COMING EVENTS

Jan. s, Saturday-Regular meeting
Of Ladies' Auxiliary at 2:30 In
Commercial club rooms.
Jan. 6, Saturday-Children's story
hour at public library at 1O:3O.
Miss Edna Russ, story teller.
Jan. s, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF Etna
Rebekah lodge No. 49. Basket
supper at $50.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-05
NssTEisN OREGON SNOWFALL
II NOW CAUSING AI.AlsM

LaGrande. Jan. Snow has been
falling In unson county the past four
days and Ia beginning to cause alarm.
The railroads already are having dif.
iiculty in Keeping the tracks clear
and large Numbers OF men are en-
ployed keeping the streets OF this city
open.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-05
DIErz AGAIN TO COACH
wAsHINGrON STATE COLLEGE

Pullman. Wash. Jan, Coach
William tl.oncstarl Dictx today sign
ed contract TO coach the Washing
ton State college football team this
fall The salary was not announced,
II Is announced tho contract Ia FOR
one season.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-05
ARTILLERY RATTLE on
THE WESTERN 'FRONT.'

Paris. Jan. 5,--Active interchange
OF artillery fire around Douaumont
and vaux marked last nights night
Ing on tho west front, todsy's oficial
statement said.
Engagements OF advanced posts BY
Scrbians on the Maccdonian front
were also detailed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-05
Give Out Letters

Give Out Letters
Football letters were given out
yesterday at the high school to the
men who played the required num-
Der OF games, Eleven OF the letters
were earned this year, Brief talks
were made at the presentation by
Juel Bestul, captain of the team,
coach Miller and others OF the fac
ulty. 1t Is considered a high honor
by the students TO be able to wear
a letter won In athletics.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-05
To Name Road Supervisors-

-AA~ A~~Su S0tNa vt>pS
The appointment OF the road. sup
erivsors in the various districts of
the county is one Of the duties OF
the county court at its present ses-
sion. In a number Of the districts
there is considerable interest in the
appointment. and In some instances
more or less strife is resulting. Dele
cations have been before the court
from Wolf Creek representing the
claims OF rival candidates for the
job. The Wolf Creek Good Roads
club has endorsed Ed. Jordan for the
position. and delegation OF six men,
bers came down to press his candi-
dacy. NJ. Steward is also a candi-
date for reappointment to the place
which he has held during the year,
and other Wolf Creek citizens have
supported him before the board.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-05
Expectations Realized.

"Look'ee. Cargo. didn' I tell'ee all
tn time my boy would make tn folks
sut up an open their mouths when q
got to Lunnonf'
10 you did. And has g done III"
AYE. Eve started business a. a
dentistr-London Passing Show,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-05
WINNIPEG ALDERMAN WINS 4
MAYoRAITY on RECOUNT

Winnipeg. Jan. b.--AldsrmAn'
Dawson was elected mayor Of winni-
pcs AZ a result OF . recount. BY
twenty votes Mayor Dyson was do
clarcd elected three weeks ago BY
eighteen votes.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-05

Il really believe. VIII Atwood, that
You married me because I have
money" she announced. with q ane
display Of feeling.
"No. you're wrong" returned her
husband candidly, II married you be.
cause ! thought you'd let me have some
Of it"-Exchange.