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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-28
FLAT SHOALS school. CInsEn
Many improvements Made During
Past ScSSion-LOcals.

Walhalla, Il. f. d. 2, March 26.-
Special: Flat Shoals Graded School
closed on March 23d, terminating
what Is considered the most success
tui session this school has ever
known. Our school did more work
this term than any previous term on
record. We are very proud Of our
school. but are not yet satisfied with
the progress we have made. In Or
der to give our undivided time to
literary work, the association voted
down commencement program, and
we feel sure many promotions have
resulted from this course.
1'he organization of our entire
school into a smoothly working asso-
cation Is one of the things we have
accomplished this term, and of which
we are Justly proud. Our association
mas control Of all matters pertaining
TO the school work. which was ably
olrected by our skilled principal. We
nave made record that no unorgan-
lZed school can even hope to make.
Noticeable among the improvements
or our school property Is the reindex-
ing and classification OF our library.
we nave added new blackboards to
our school rooms, and some new
desks. We also have the U, s. flag
lloatlng from a splendid flag pole
that Is fast becoming a source OF IN
SplfatlOn to the surrounding country
We are justly proud of grounds.
which contain two acres, one acre of
which is IN cultivation, one acre be-
ing used for Fairgrounds. We have
planted shrubbery Of various kinds,
fruit trees, flowers, etc.
me improvement to school house
lad grounds made by the association
during the past term is something
we are all proud of, especially since
we took one Of the first prizes
forty dollars-awarded to the best
improved schools by the State SuDer-
intendent of Education.
we pupils are very sorry that our
school ended SO early, but we have
all set firm resolution to do more
and better work in the future than
we have done in the past
Miss Esta Arve. principal, aud
Miss Sue Annie Todd, assistant. our
teachers, returned to their resepctive
homes Saturday, March %. we re-
GREETED to see them leave our COM
munity. We heartily hope they will
come back to teach our 1918
term
j. S. Barrett is visiting relatives in
Alta and Lula, Ga.
We extend hearty welcome to
our new neighbors, Sam Cannon and
FAMILY, who have recently moved
into our community.
Cheer up, boys and girls, and let's
make our work in the fields as pleas
ant as our school work has been.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-28
no TRUSTEES AND TEACHERS.
county Superintendent Brings Im-
pOftant Matter to Their Attention.

10 the trustees and Teachers Of Oco-
nee Rural Graded Schools.
Inc rural graded school appropri-
alton was renewed by the Legislature
III the sum OF SlS7,500. Every ap-
proved application on file with the
state Superintendent should have
been paid by March nth.
some 70 communities are now TAX
ing advantage Of the rural graded
school law. This measure was
strengthened and extended at the re-
cent session of the General Assem-
ply through the efforts Of Represen-
tative Rector, of Darlington, and
representative Riddle, of Orange
burg. These two legislators secured
the passage Of bill that will be es-
peclally helpful to any school en-
ployinS four teachers or five teach
| erS.
another new act provides that in
any district voting an eighteenth tax
for current expenses, paying modest
salartes, furnishing not fewer than
20 nor more than SO pupils to any
teacher. and unable to run seven
months the State Will guarantee
seve en-months' term. Any rural dis
trlct with a large white enrollemnt
Shouid promptly investigate these
Two laws by calling on the County
superintendent for information.
Districts planning to vote n local
TAX IN 1917 should do so in April or
Nay IN order that the levy, If voted
or increased, may be reported to the
Auditor IN time to be entered on his
book before July 1st.
Teachers planning to establish or
| nv,
supplementary readers, are urged 70
raise their private funds at once and
deposit them with the County SuDer-
intendent.
me continued cooperation of
teachers is earnestly requested, es-
| peclaliy in the matter Of filling ont
ana forwarding the four-page annual
| report required of high schools and
rural graded schools.
| Blanks in trirlicate may be OBJ
tanned from the State Superintendent
or County superintendent. This re-
| port Is absolutely necessary if your
rural graded school is to receive
| state aid hereafter. The data con-
talhed IN the report must form one
essential element of your rurar grad
ca school application for 1917-'1S.
me County uperiniendent's work
vii! be greatly Facilitated If the SUI
perlhtendent or principal Of each ru-
raj graded school will give this an
nual report his or her personal at
tentlon promptly at the close of the
session.
Congratulating you on a good
years work, and wishing you con-
tinued success, | am.
Very respectfully,
| THOS. A. SMITH.
County superintendent of Education.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-28
TamaSSee News Notes.

Tamassee, March 26.-Special:
Miss Alice Barker returned to her
home at Mountain Rest two weeks
ago, after having taught most sue
cessful school term
Miss Edwina Kelley delightfully."-
entertained number of young peo-
pie at her hospitable home recently.
Mrs. n. NJ. Kelley and little daugh-
ter are visiting the formers father,
B. j.. Bagwell, of Bounty Land. Mr..
Bagwell has been quite i'll from an
an attack Of pneumonia.
Miss Marion Kelley, who has been
teaching at Speeds Creek. Is expect
ed home this week.
The Singsum Club will meet next
Saturday afternoon, March 31st, at d
o'clock. with Mrs. Hayne G. Jones.
An Easter program is to be arranged.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-28
Notes from Little K:v"n

Little River. March 23.-Special:
This tFriday) morning the rain is
still pouring down. Very little plow-
ing has been done as vet, and our
people seem anxious to see some fair
weather.
Miss Nancy Cannon is just recov-
ering from the measles. Miss Flo
rena O'Shield is also conyalescing
from the same malady.
Mrs. Ella Whitmire and two sons.
John and Walker, have the measles
at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Compton
have the measles in their family.
Mrs. A. r. Galloway is not we'll at
this time.
w. Bryan Holden is spending a
while in Cheohee Valley with his bro
ther, J. NJ. Holden, and family.
c. S. Talley. while cutting ties on
March 21st, happened to very pain
full accident. His axe glanced and
cut very ugly cash on his right
foot. %. P. Holden. w. M. Perry and
his brother, Oliver Talley. helped
He is doing as we'll as could be ex-
pected at present His many friends
hope to see him out again soon.
G. B. Bradley. Of Big Ridge, N. c.,
has moved to our section and Is re-
pairing the Alexander mill and will
tend the same.
Mrs. J. B. Alexander Is making her
home with her son-in-law. A. C.
Smith, and family, since the death
Of her husband.
j. B. Compton and family have
moved to Joe Corn's, in the Tamassee
section.
MIR. and Mrs. Frank Alexander, OF
Fall Creek, had the misfortune to
lose their infant OH March 21st. The
burial took place the day following
at Little River cemetery, after ap-
pronriate funeral services conducted
by Rev. j A. Bond. The bcreaved
family have the deepest sympathy Of
many friends In their time Of sorrow.
Another little crib is empty and an
other rose pluckcd from earth's gar
den to bloom in Paradise.
The good brethren of Little River
Baptist church have called Rev. J. A.
Bond for their supply this year. Bro.
Bond is a good preacher. Come out
and hear him and give him your CO.
operation in trying to build up the
church and community. We think
the church has made a wise selection.
Elijah Chastain and family are
spending while in the hills Of
North Carolina.
There Is quite a great deal Of
honsc-breaking and larceny in our
section. and little Tommy Madden.
while somewhat frightened. in the
absence Of his parents, plugged 12-
gauge hole through the front door.
"Shot bngger."
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-28
DEATH CALLS SAM u. HUBBARD.
Home Community Mourns Loss of
Good CitiZcn--IIOcal Notes.

New Hope, March 26.--Special:
The friends Of Sam B. Hubbard will
be grleved to learn of his death,
which occurred suddenly at his home
IN the FHirview section last Saturday
night. The cause OF his death was
heart failure. Mr.. Hubbard's wife
dled nine years ago. He leaves seven
children to mourn his death. The
children are: Furber l.. Hubbard,
who lives near the home place; Jay
Hubbard, of Newry; Crayton and
Wardlaw Hubbard, who live in the
west; Ray, Hassie and Ocalla, at
home. Mr.. Hubbard WAS prosper
Gus farmer and we'll known citizen
OF the county. He was a member Of
New Hope Baptist church, and was
true Christian worker. Funeral
services will be held at New Hone
church to-day by Rev. w. C. Seaborn,
or Plckens county. To the bereavel
children and other relatives is ex-
tended sympathy in the hour of their
sad af1iction.
Fl. a. Wood made a business trip
to Greenwood last week.
Miss Ruth Berry and mother, OF
Richland, visited friends in this sec
tiOn recently.
Leo Medlin, Of Pickens, was among
friends in this community Sunday.
Mrs. j. G. Huff and four children,
Of Greenville, are visiting relatives
and friends in this section for a few
days
Miss Blanche Cox is visiting her
brothers in Atlanta for several days.
NJ. l.. Tippett and little daughter
spent last Sunday and Monday in
Pickens.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-28
Il CHILD'S TONGUE
SHOWS lie LIVER OR
BOWELS ARE ACTIVE
If Cross, Feverish, Sick, Bilious, Civ,
Fruit laxative ut Once.


Every mother realizes, after Civ
Ing her children "California Syrup of
Figs" that this is their ideal laxa-
tive. because they love its pleasant t
taste and it thoroughly cleanses the
tender little stomach, liver and bow
els without gripping.
When cross, irritable, feverish or
breath Is bad, stomach sour, look at
the tongue, mother! If coated. give
teaspoonful of this harmless "frnit
laxative" and in few hours all the
foul, constipated waste, sour bile and
undigested food passes out Of the
bowels, and you have we'll, playful
child again. When its little system
is full Of cold, throat sore, has sto-
machache, diarrhoea, indigestion or
cOlic-remember, good "inside
cleaning" should always be the first
treatment given.
Millions Of mothers keep "Califor-
MIA Syrup Of Figs" handy; they
know q teaspoonful to-day saves Il
sick chill tomorrow. Ask your drug
gist for a 50-cent bottle of "Califnr-
MIA Syrup of Figs" which has direc-
tions for babies, children Of al
ages and grown-ups printed on the
bottle. Beware of counterfeits sold
here, so don't be fooled. Get The
genuine, made by "California Fig
Syrup Company. ADV.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-28

stands ready to cooperate with the
trustees and patrons Of these schools.
AS we see it, this Is a very worthy
enterprise, and we believe you would
nave everything to gain and nothing
to lose by giving it your hearty sup
port.
we especially ask you trustees to
notice. In what is said above that we
are not proposing to force on you
the scheme outlined. but arc proposv
ing. and promising to Join you and
assist you If YOU see proper to en-
dorsc the enterprise. we believe
that If all will join in it. and give
the helping hand there is bright
future for this school, and moro es-
pecially for the development OF all
the country surrounding 1t
Very respectfully,
Thos. A. Smith
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-28
DEATH CALLS WINTHROP GIRL.
Daughter OF Rev. and Mrs. Edw. s.
Jones Succumbs to Meningitis,
lThe State. 22d.l

Miss Ruth Jones, daughter of Rev
E. S. Jones, Methodist minister of
Rock Hill. died at the Baptist Hos
pital yesterday afternoon. Miss
Jones was but 10 years old. Three
days ago she was brought to the hos
pital, suffering with spinal meningi-
tbs. She was niece of Mrs. e. NJ.
DuPre. The body will be taken to
Spartanburg for interment.
Miss Jones was the oldest daugh-
ter of Rev. and Mrs. Jones. For one
or two years she was a student at
Lander College, but for the past few
months had been at Winthrop Col
lege. She was young woman Of
splendid intellect. of lovable charac-
ter and made many staunch friends
Her father Is a prominent member
OF the Upper South Carolina Con-
ferenme of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, South Last year he was
stationed at Union, but he is now the
presiding elder Of the Rock Hill Dis
trict. He Is native of Columbia,
being brother Of Will Jones, Mrs
Ernest Nj. DuPre, Mrs. Moffat b. Du-
Pre-, Mrs. E. p. Wilson and Mrs. John
Sammons. Mrs. Jones is a daughter
or the venerable and greatly respect
ed Major Kirby, OF Spartanburg.
The funeral party will leave Co.
lumbia on the early train Friday
morning for Spartanburg and the in
ternent will follow Immediately af-
ter the arrival of the train there.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-28
ROAD TO LET.

On SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 1917,
at 1 a. M, on the grounds, we will
let contract, in several sections, for
construction OF new road from Club
House OH Whitewater River to d. T..
Nicholson's place, about two miles.
For plans and specifications consult
d. E. Nicholson.
Right to reject any and all bids
reserved. Signed:
TRI-STATE COUNTRY CLUB.
BY r. IT. JAYNES, President.
BY e. l.. HERNDON,
Secretary and Treasurer.
March 2S, 1917. 13-1 4
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-28
Card of Thanks.

Editor Courier: Please allow us
space in your valuable paper to thank
our many kind friends and neighbors
for their kind assistance during the
illness and at the death Of our dear
little babe. William Donald. May
Gods richest blessings rest on each
and every one Of them is our prayer.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. d. Moss.
Walhalla, r. r.. ID. No. 2.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-28
NOTICE OF FINAL SIGTT r..IIGN
AND DISCHARGE.

Notice Is hereby given that the un-
dcrsigned will make application to
V. T.. Martin, Judge OF Probate for
'Oconee County, in the State of
South Carolina, at his office at Wal
halla Court House, on Wednesday,
the 4th day Of April, 1917, at II
O'Clock In the forenoon, or as soon
thereafter as said application can be
heard, for leave to make final settle
ment Of the Estate Of John G. Law,
deceased, and obtain final discharge
as Executor of said Estate.
JOHN G. LAW,
Executor OF the Estate OF John G..
Law, deceased.
81 Park Lane, Atlanta, Ga.
March S, 1917, 1913
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-28
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND
CREDITORS.

All persons indebted to the Es-
tate of Mrs. S. T.. BARTON, de-
ceased, are hereby notified to make
payment to the undersigned. and all
persons having claims against said
estate will present the same duly at
tested within the time prescribed by
law or be barred.
NJ. G. BARTON,
Administrator Of the Estate Of Mrs.
S. e. Barton, deceased.
March ID, 1917. ii
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-28

The above notice brought deep sor-
row to many in Walhalla, where the
deceased, as Il little girl, was we'll
known, she having spent several
years here during the time the family
resided In Walhalla when Rev. Mr..
Jones was pastor Of the Walhalla
Methodist church. The Courier joins
with hosts of other friends here and
III the county in extending sympathy
in this hour Of great sorrow.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-28

Berlin reports that no matter how
fast . England can destroy German
submarines, Germany can build fas-
ter than they can be destroyed.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-28
What County Board ProDoSc.

70 the Trustees Of Tamassee School
District, No. 45:
In a joint meeting Of the ID. A. r.
school board and the County Board
Of Education OF Oconee county, held
ON March 7th. the following plans
were formulated:
The County Board or Education
would help the trustees Of Tamassee
School District to erect school
house on land given to the D. A. r.
for the purpose OF establishing an
industrial school: said plot on
which this building is to be erected
is to be decided in fee simple to the
trustees Of Tamassee School District,
No. I1, and that the County Board
Of Education would cooperate with
the board Of trustees and the D. A.
r. board. in so far as the law would
permit. in securing State aid and
granting county aid towaTds erecting
school house and maintaining a
public school In said school district
provided the patrons Of slid district
will help by local taxatiol or other
wise. Said district shoy Id main-
tain a special school tai Of eight
mills in order to particiH tie in the
$4,000 appropriation Or needy
schools.
Tamassee is central point and
will connect chain Of sd tools which
we wish to establish md extend
across the upper part Of the county
Norton, No. 81; Salem, No. AZ. and
Chattooga, No. 81, have already heen
established. A new school building
will be erected near bountain Rest
this summer, and also, we hope, the
patrons of TamasseeI will join the
boards in erecting/a new building
The Long Greek Academy will COM
plete n chain OF schools that are
much needed at these central points
The County Board of Education
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-03-28
Fair Play Local Notes.

Fair Play, March 26.-Special: S.
w. Richardson, Of Columbia, is with
homefolks.
Claude Dooley, Of Anderson. was
in our burg last week.
Mrs. S. A. Glenn and Mrs J. Law
renee Sheldon and little daughter
Mary spent Thursday with Mrs. jamie
Stribling.
Floyd B. Watson was business
visitor to Seneca Monday.
Mrs. w. II. Mcclure and Master
Bill spent Tuesday in Anderson with
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mcclure.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Isbell we're
shopping in Lavonia, Ga, Friday.
The preliminary contest was held
Friday afternoon in the school audi
torinm and it was decided that Miss
jamie Rae Isbell will represent Fair
Play in the contest to be held in
Westminster in April.
l1NI1 1s ~x,l \.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-12-07
FOGG WILL REMODEL
HIS STORE BUILDING

H. H. Fogg has this week complet-
ed details Of complete remodelling
and rtEovat,on of the rear and second
story Of his BRICK block on Main st.
w. Edgar Peck has the contract and
is already at " ork with B. F. Martin
tcar:rs out the old frUme hotel part
upstairs.
There were twenty-one box-like ho-
tel rooms here, that have not been us
ed in thirty years and indeed, formed
only q fire trap. However, $500
worth Of perfectly good lumber will be
salvaged and used to build in parti-
tions in the brick part to make five
room apartment on the north, and
four room apartment on the south
side upstairs, one Of them to be occu-
pied by Mr.. Fogg, himself.
From the brick part q fiat elaterite
roof, one story high will be used. .
new brick wall being built in to COM
pletely shut off fire danger. Consid-
cradle of the rear frame will be torn
out entirely.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-12-07
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC AUCTION

The Board Of County Commission
ers Of Gunnison County, State Of Colo
RADIO, will on Saturday, to-wit; the
18th day Of December A. d. 1917,
offer at public auction to the high
est bidder for cash Two Red Heifers
in good hutchering condition. These
cattle will weigh about 900 lbs. each|
and are pest two years old. Auction
to be held at the George McAfee Liv-
cry Barn ut the hour Of 200 o'clock
P. n.
Board Of County Commissioners.
By R. o. Barrett, =.
Clerk, Board Of Co. Comms. =
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-12-07

F. William Nisius came down from
the Doctor mine last Friday, planning
to remain for time.
After taking a few days lay-off,
Mervin Ivy came down from Pitkin
Friday and started back to work.
A. L. Stanley and Frank Porter
were here this week from Whtepine,
the latter planning trip west for q
few weeks.
B. F. Jorgensen took a few days
rest from business matters last week
and made a couple of days visit in
Pitkin, returning Friday.
Miss Mary Kochevar came down
from Crested Butte Saturday and took
the morning train for Bowie, Colo
RADIO, where she will work this win
ter.
Mrs. M. Scott ,made business trip
to town this week end, and spent Sat
urday with her daughter, Mrs. Frank
Wright.
Mrs. P. R. Clevenger returned Sat-
urday from Coldwater, Kansas, where
she has been for about four years
with her daughter, Mrs. W.'B Rob-
ins.
-h-- ssfsagssgs
Mrs. Margaret MCGOWAN left Sat
urady morning for Los Angeles
where she will spend the winter with
her sister. She has made her home
with Mrs. Colon Moore since May.
The people Of Sareents initiated
their new Commissary building last
Saturday night by giving q dance.
The dance was well attended and ev-
eryone had an excellent time. Miss
Anna Lindquist, Messrs. Damson and
; Jencks, of Gunnison, furnished the
music which was quite a treat in
itself.
After spending about week in
Gunnison visiting relatives, Jess An
1 drews left Saturday morning for his
home in Long Beach, California. So
much Of his time was spent in Dem
yer that his visit in Gunnison was
short. He hopes to pay Gunnison
another visit in the spring and bring
his wife and little daughter.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-12-07

NOTICE OF STOCK
HOLDERS MEETING
The annual meeting of the stock
holders of The Gunnison Building
Loan and Savings Association will be
held on January 9, 1917. at 2 o'clock
p. NJ. at its office in Gunnison BaHk
and Trust Company rooms, for the
purpose Of electing three trustees to
serve three years, and the transaction
Of such other business Is may proper
ly come before them. =
w. w. MCKEE,
49-4t Secretary.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-12-07
.l0uL I[Ns n BRIEF


John Hamor spent Wednesday in
town on business.
Mrs. G. A. Lathrop is spending the
week up the valley visiting friends.
Fred Rouvirere spent Wednesday
In town attending to business mat
ters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Dunn were
among the Saturday shoppers, in from
Powderhorn.
Mrs. VIM. Corbitt of Pariin spent
Wednesday in town visiting friends
and shopping.
Fred Brown was in from Spencer
and spent Thanksgiving with his
mother and sister.
Miss Anna Summons came UP from
lola Wednesday to spent = few days
with her parents here.
Business matters called Mrs. George
A. Russ down from Irwin last week
She returned home Saturday morn
ing.
Fred Smith made . trip in from
Doyleville Friday and spent the day
in town attending to business mat
ters.
Roy Dunbar spent . few days in
town this week taking a lay of from
his work and attending business mat
ters.
Mrs. w. D. Allen and Mrs. Grant
Lawrence We're down from Jacks
Cabin Saturday and spent the day
shopping.
Two visitors from Lake City the
first Of the week were Arthur John
son and Charles Winrow, both down
on business.
A good crowd attended the w. r.
c. benefit at the Unique Theatre on
the twenty-irst. The ladies cleared
twelve dollars.
IA
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bruins and chill
dren, and Mrs. Bob Vidal were in
from Spencer Saturday and spent
the day shopping.
A darling baby daughter, Ruth
Eileen, weighing eight pounds, en-
tered the George Aspey household on
Friday at noon. Mother and daugh-
ter are doing nicely.
Miss Lou Lightley, who came home
to spend Thanksgiving, left Saturday
for Lake City. Along with her was
Miss Jessie Hammond who also spent
the holidays with the Lightleys.
Merle Vincent. well known attor-
pey Of Paonia, who spent three months
at the Officers Training camp at Fort
Sheridan, ILL.,, failed to pass the final
physical examination and did not get
. commission. He went thru Gunni-
son Saturday, homeward bound.
Chester Pittser came in on Satur-
day morning from the School Of Mines
at Golden and spent few days with
his parents and attending to busi-
ness matters connected with the Uni
que Theatre, Of which he Is the man
ager. He returned to his school on
Monday evening.
In some counties as high as twen-
,ty Per, cent Of the men sent TO train
IinE camps were rejected by the army
,physicians. The LOCAL boards had
sent even the lame,. the halt and the
blind. So far not : single man has
been returned TO- tGunnison county
which speaks well for the discretion
Of our board and the physical exams
by DR., Hanson.