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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-01-03
Visited the Veterans.

During Christmas day Fred White,
one Of the Oconee Confederate Vete-
rams, made point OF visiting each
OF the Confederate Veterans in the
town OF Walhalla and vicinity, and of
those he knew-and he feels that he
knows them all-he found ten. The
number is growing smaller yearly,
and few more years will mark the
final passing Of set OF men that form
the link that connects the present
generation with the past. Those who
AIR. White visited on Christmas were:
Judge J. w. Holleman, Capt. VIM. A.
Strother, John d. Perry, Fielding A..
Lewis, Nathaniel Phillips, II. l..
Brandt, Capt. S. X. Dendy, John D.
Werner. All of these Mr.. White
found in their own homes. He called
on Capt. V. T.. Martin, but failed to
find him. Nehemiah Dunn was visit
ed at the home of another party.
Mr.. White finds that not all Of
these veterans are receiving pensions,
and he thinks that each should be on
the pension roll. He urges that the
delegation in the General Assembly
look into the pension matter and see
that all Confederate Veterans are
placed on the pension roll in the flu
ture. regardless of their financial
standing, feeling that the pension
should be in the nature of a recogni-
ton Of services rendered rather than
of compensation for them or in any
sense a charity.
eve recall two other Veterans not
mentioned by Mr.. White, viz: w. p.
Powell. of Walhalla, and Newton
Crenshaw, who lives in Midway. ].
r. Tribble, Of Walhalla, also saw SER
vice in the Civil War;
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-01-03
Fee Flower Seed
Has .lngs' Catalogue
Tells YoW About It

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large scale or only plant vegetables
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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-01-03

DR.. Thos. G. c. Fahnestock, to con-
test, and ask the paper purporting to
be the last will and testament Of
Mrs. Rosa Fahnestock, deceased,
which bears date the oath day of
September, 1915, to be declared null
and void and Of no effect, and that
the paper bearing date the 1st day Of
January, 1915, be admitted to pro-
bate In due form Of law and be
adjudged and declared to be the sole,
only and last will and testament of
the said Mrs. Rosa Fahnestock, de-
ceased.
And whereas, it has been made TO
appear by affidavit signed by M. r.
Mcdonald, attorney for DR.. Thos G.
g. Fahnestock, Petitioner, that cer-
tain heirs at law Of Mrs. Rosa Fahne-
stock, deceased, are, or may be mi
nors, and that such minors reside,
beyond the limits and Jurisdiction of
this State, and cannot, after due fii-
gence, be found,
WHEREFORE, You and each Of
you, except DR.. Thos. G. C. Fahne-
stock, and all Of the unknown heirs
at-law Of Mrs. Rosa FahnestOck, de-
ceased, are hereby required to an
swer the Petition Of DR.. Thos. G.. c..
Fahnestock, which has this day been
filed In the office Of the Court of
Probate for said State and County,
and that each Of you serve a copy Of
your answer to the said Petition
within twenty days from the date OF
service hereof, exclusive OF tn. day Of
such service. and If you fail aud re-
fuse to answer to the said Petition,
the Court will grant the relief there
in demanded, by default; and that
each Of the unknown minors being
heirts at law Of Mrs. Rosa Fahne-
stock, deceased, are hereby summon
ed and required to procure the ap-
pointment Of some suitable person to
act as their guardian ad litem for the
purpose Of this action, within twenty
days from the date Of service thereof,
exclusive OF the day Of such service,
and If you fail to procure the ap-
pointment Of such guardian ad Item
within the time aforesaid, the said
Petitioner will apply to this Court for
such appointment.
Dated at Walhalla, S. c., Decem-
Der IS, 1915.
V. f. MARTIN, (Seal.)
Judge Of Probate, Oconee County,
South Carolina.
Dec. 20, 1916. Sid
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-01-03
SAFE OF REAL ESTATE.

Pursuant to power Of attorney
duly executed by the heirs and dis
tributes OF the estate of Miss T.. O.
Alexander to w. O. and n. D. Alex
ander, the undersigned will offer for
sale. on sale day in February, 1917,
in front Of the Court House door in
Walhalla, Immediately after the sales
by county officers. to the highest bid
der. all that piece, parcel or tract Of
land situate, lying and being on the
West side Of the public road leading
from Westminster to Walhalla, be-
tween ConerOss church and the creek,
containing forty-six and one-half
acres, more or less.
Right to sell at private sale before
above date hereby reserved.
Terms Of Sale: CASH. Purchaser
to pay extra for papers.
w. o. ALEXANDER,
II. d. ALEXANDER,
Attorneys in Fact.
Jan. 3, 1917. l-s
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-01-03
THE NORMAL TRAINING CLASS.
Second Session Will Open Next Mon
day, January Sth.

The second term of the Oconee
Normal Training Glass will begin
next Monday, January Sth, at 8 a. M,
in Pitchford's Hall. In addition to
the regular studies in eubject matter
and methods, an observation class
Will be taught in turn by each men,
Der Of the class. This teaching will
be observed and discussed by the
members of the class.
The session for 1861 has been
divided into the following terms:
Oct. 2, 1916, to Nov. 25, 1915.
2--Jan. 8, 1917, to March 3, 1917.
3-Mar. 5, 1917. to Apr 2S, 1916.
Apr. 30, 1917, to May 26, 1917.
Summer term-June IS, 1917, to
July 13, 1917.
This class is open to all teachers
holding valid certificates. and to pu-
pills who have finished the course of
study Of a high school or of other
schools doing ten grades Of work or
its equivalent
The course of study prescribed by
the State Board Of Education is as
follows:
Text books Colgrove's "The
Teacher and the School," and Bag
ley's Classroom Management.
Matter and method in reading,
writing, drawing, spelling, English,
language, geography, history, hy-
giene. sewing and cooking.
Observation and practice teaching.
The only expense to members of the
class will be board and few dollars
for books.
Every teacher who expects to at
tend this class is urged to be present
ON the opening day, January 8.
The instructor OF the normal train
ing class extends most cordial invi-
tation to the teachers of Oconee coun-
Ito visit this class as frequently as
possible. Sallie Stribling,
Instructor Normal Training Glass.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-01-03
State Of South Carolina,
County Of Oconee.
S u NJ Nj O N S.

State of South Carolina,
County Of Oconee.
In Court of PrObate.)
EX Parte, DR.. ThOs. G.. G.. Fahnestock,
In Re
William John Owens, Thomas p,
Owens, ROsana Grumbly, jamie
Elise -----------, Mary Ellen Proc
tor, Mary Walsh, William Owens,
Mary Owens, John j, Owens, Ros-
ana Owens and James Owens, and
all the other unknown heirs-at-
law Of Mrs. Rosa Fahnestock. de-
ceased.
Summons.
TO All OF tho AbOVe-Namcd Parties
(exccpt DR.. Thos. G. @. Fahnc-
stOcls,) and Also to All Of the I'm
known Heirs-at-Law Of Mrs. Rosa
Fahnestock, Deceased, Please Take
Notice:
That whereas, DR.. Thos. G. c..
Fahnestock, by his petition in writ
Ing, filed in the office of Judge Of
Probate for said State and County, on
the 18th day OF December, 1916,
praying that this Court do require all
the heirs-at-law OF Mrs. Rosa Fahne-
stock, deceased, and especially the
aboVe-named, to prefer a petition in
writing to prove said Last Will and
Testament In due form OF law and
that witnesses may be sworn and ex-
anined concerning same, and since It
ls the intention Of the said Petitioner,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-01-03
CrOlner-SiInnlOnS,

A wedding Of much interest, and
one which cane as a surprise to their
many friends, was that Of Miss Eliza
beth Cromer and VIM. II. Simmons.
The marriage was solemnized We'd
nesday, December 13, at ii o'clock
at the home Of the brides sister, Mrs
w. L. Stevenson, Seneca, r. f. d.
Rev. G. d. Boyd omciated. The par
lOr. where the ceremony was perform
ed, was beautifully decorated with
smilaX and holly. The wedding was
beautiful but quiet one. only the
immediate families Of the bride and
groom being present.
After the ceremony, the guests
were invited into the dining room,
which was decorated with potted
plants and cut flowers. where a deli
ciOus course luncheon was served.
The bride was becomingly gowned in
= handsome blue cloth suit, beaver
trimmed, with hat and gloves to
match
Mid showers of rice this happy
couple left by auto for Seneca,
from which place they took the train
for ten days trip to Charleston,
Florida and other points South.
Mrs. Simmons Is originally from
Anderson, but for some time past
has been residing with her brother,
Ezra Cromer, near Seneca. Mr.. Sim
planter Of the Cross Roads section Of
Oconee, at which place they will be
at home to their friends.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-01-03

Seneca, r. T.. ID.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-01-03
NOTICE TO ROAD OVERsEERs.

All County Road Overseers In Oconee
are' hereby notified to discontinue
work on the public roads until further
orders. Close up all work in hand
at the earliest possible moment, and
take up nothing in the way of new
work except in cases where roads in
your respective sections are reported
and found to be impossible.
d. e. NICHOLSON,
r. A. REEVES,
County Commissioners.
Jan. 2, 1917. l.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-01-03
MRS. j. l.. McCARLEY DEAD.
She Was An Excellent Woman-Had
Been In Bad Health Some Time.
(Anderson Mail. 1st)

NTAhuoi ooil aIall, ISL
Mrs. Adelia Whitaker McCarley,
wife or James Lawrence McCarley,
died at her home three and one-half
miles east Of this city at Sis O'Clock
Sunday morning, after an illness Of
about two months, aged II years.
The funeral services were held at the
residence at 10. O'Clock this morning,
being conducted by Rev. w. II. Fra
%er, d. D., pastor of the First Presby-
terian church, Of which the deceased
was faithful member
Mrs. McCarley was a daughter of
the late H. H. Whitaker, and was
born in Broadway township, near
the place of her death. She and Mr..
McCarley were married when she was
quite young woman, and to this nm
ion eight children we're born. She is
survived by her husband and the fol-
lowing children: T. W., J. w. and l..
P. McCarley, who live east Of the
city; Fl. Fl. McCarley, superintendent
of education OF Charleston county;
l.. c. McCarley, Of Townville; Mrs.
r. l.. Bowie and Mrs. W. E. Giles. of
Townville, and Mrs. J. T. Long, of
Hickory Flat. She is also survived
by sister, Miss Cornelia Whitaker.
who lives east Of the city, and one
brother, J. y. Whitaker, of Westmin-
ster.
Mrs. McCarley had been suffering
with Bright's disease for some time,
but two months ago she began suffer-
ing with heart trouble. Her death,
while not altogether unexpected,
came as great shock to members of
her family and a large host of friends,
She was a fervcnt Christian, a faith
ful wife and loving. mother. She
numbered her friends by her ac-
quaintances
Interment was made i'm Silver
Brook cemetery, this city.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-01-03

the golden wedding of the aged par
ents they again gathered to pay tho
last sad tribute to this the first one
OF their number to "cross the river"
The large number that gathered at
Rock Springs Methodist church yes
terday afternoon at the funeral SER
vices was a silent testimony of tho
high standing Of this good man
throughout the county.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-01-03
Card Oe Thanks.

Editor KeOwee Courier: We de-
sire through your paper to express
our thanks to our friends and neigh
bors for being SO good and helpful to
us during the illness and death of
husband and father. and sympathiz-
ing with us in our sore bereavement.
May God bless each and every one OF
yOu is our prayer
Mrs. II. A. Leroy and Children.
Seneca r. t. d.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-01-03
MEXICAN NIATTERS UNSETTLED
Withdrawal OF PeIShing Forces Not
at All Probable.

washington, Dec. 29.--Continua-
ton OF the conferences Of the Mexi-
can-American joint commission, with
out regard to tho questions OF with
drawing American troops from Mexi-
co is proposed by Gen. Carranza i'm
his message refusing to ratify the
protocol. Coupled with this sugges-
ton, however, is a new appeal for re-
call OF the Pershing expedition and
declaration that such action by the
United States would permit adjust
ment Of all remaining questions
"within a week"
There were Indications tonight
that the American members of the
commission might be disposed to
comply with the request for further
conferences. 1t was officially stated
that nothing yet had occurred to al
ter the administration policy to-
ward Mexico, and it is generally un-
derstood that so long as Northern
Mexico is in it's present unsettled
state Pershing's men will stay where
they are.
Wow Situation as Grave,
Washington, Dec. 31.-Washing-
ton is more disturbed over the Mexi-
can situation, according to report,
than 1t has been at any time since
the Carrizal affair. which resulted in
the mobilization Of militia on the
border. There are potentialities in
recent developments which persons
close to President Wilson fear will
nullify all the attempts which the ad-
ministration has made to assist in re-
establishing law and order in Mexico.
The situation. as understood at the
State Department. may he thus sum-
married.:
Villa is virtual dictator Of that
section Of the State OF Chihuahua
south OF Gen. Pershing's column. He
is also in control Of Durango, large
part Of Coahuila and adjoining
States, from which the Carranza
generals" supposed to control them
have fed. Their hungry troops will
ingly have joined villa. Villa,
through recent raids, has acquired
foodstuffs, while the CarranZa gene
rails have confiscated everything pos
sible and sent it across the border to
sell at fancy prices in Texas.
From a handful Of ragged follow
ers Villa has made a force Of nearly
10000 men. All Of CarranZa's gar
risons in the northern section do not
approximate this number. Felix
DiaZ, acting as a figurchead for Ro-
bles, has assembled formidable
force in Puebla and Oaxaca and is re-
ported to be prepared 10 move north
ward at a signal from Villa.
Hapata, in the State Of More]os,
has complete control Of the country
in the vicinity Of Mexico City and Is
reported to be prepared to join with
Villa and Robles.
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-28
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Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-28

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H.adInf daf.t newspaper at nIu srr
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$500
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-28

Rssa the Caller for ne latest ana
mat ~gnpietr. news ~ the aay.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-06
Central Powers Negotiating
With Russia Under an
"Evasive Declaration"
NO POWER TO TREAT
WITH OTHER NATIONS
Russians Handed Proposal for an
Armistice on the Eastern Front Which
Their Military Experts at Petrograd
Have Under Consideration.

PETROGRAD, via London, Dee. g.,
to admiralty, per Wireless Press
Representatives of Germany, Austro-
Hungary and Bulgaria met the Russian
cmissaries to discuss terms Of an
armistice. The delegates of the cen
tral powers informed the Russians that
they had power to negotiate only the
condition of an armisticc which Rus
sian official communication calls an
.'cvasive declaration.
The request of Russian delegates that
all the belligerents be asked to take
part in reaching an armistice on all
fronts was met by statement of the
cneiav that il dId not possess such pow
ers.
The Russians then presented a proj
Get for an armistice on all fronts, the
promise that the Austrians would not
send forces from the eastern front K
other fronts and that the Germans
should retire from the islands around
Moon sound.
The Russians were handed a pro
posal for an armistice on the eastern
front. which Is now being examinet
| by the Russian military experts.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-06

Wire communication between this city
and Halifax was interrupted soon after
the explosion and before more than frag-
mentarv report, had been received The
munitions ship blown up was said to have
been an American. AT the moment OF
the explosion fierce storm was sweeping
the harbor and it is supposed that the
collision of the vessels was due to this.
II was reported that transport was
in the harbor at the time, but nothing
definite concerning this could be learned.
One of the buildings that suffered Sc
verely was occupied by the Western
'nion Telegraph Company and was the
terminus Of the cable line TO the United
States One report says that two tele-
graph operators were killed and another
1 that several employees lost their lives.
1t is possible that the censorship at
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-06
Highest Average, with One
Exception, Since Begin
ming of Sales
LARGEST PRICE FOR
ONE ANIMAL 81, ,205
Was e-Year-Old, 3o-Pound Cow-Aver-
age for 115 Head S262.35 - Some
Heavy Buyers-Alcartra Backers to
Be Made Red Cross Members.

With a single exception the amounts
received from the 18th two-day sale of
registered Holstein- Friesian cattle un-
der auspices of the Purebred Live
Stock Sales Co., i'll its pavilion Tues
day and Wednesday, averaged higher
were sold under the auctioneer 5 ham
mer for $30,l70, an average of $262.35.
John F. Benjamin of Barre topped
all other buyers for the amount of
| money paid in, paying $j,205 for IL
head, but W. l.. Clark of Stoe kbridge,
Mass, averaged more than any, taking
away five head for which he bid $3,
| ls5, including $l,2o5 for nine year
| old 30-pound COW. This was the high
est amount paid for one animal during
| the sale. John E. George and Mrs.
| George Of Sudlersville, Nd, were
close second for big purchases, paying
$3,505 for la head.
Other outstanding sales were as fol
lows: e. w. Billings, Holliston, Mass,
two head, $7S5; C. f. Buckley, North
boro, Mass, two head, $l,0s0: c. c.
Abbott, Waterbury, Conn.,, two head,
$685.; O. W. Amerdon, Grove. two
head, s4s5; NJ. T.. Carrigan, Concord,
Mass. one animal, $3.50; II. NJ. Cur
rier. Pelham, \. H., one $7o5; j. s.
Dearborn, Suncook, \. H., three, $40;
w. H. Fairbanks, South Sudbury,
Mass, two, s6l0; E. B. House, Mont
pelier, eight, $2,105; r. l.. Howe, In
derhill, three, $3.50; f. NJ. Herrick
Bellows Falls, one, $500; James II
Jones, South Hadley, Mas,., one, 1850;
George E. Jones, Concord, Mass, two
500; Kelsey ranch, Lexington, Mass
two. $500; Benjamin Lang, South Lee
\. H., eight, $l,a155; Ira L. Lewis
J Framinghani, Mass, two, $500; Rs.
chael NJ Morrison, Brattleboro, one
$215; George f. Merrill & Son, Gray
Me, two, 500.
At the Red Cross board meeting to
morrow it is planned to make c. W
Ellis, jr., of Cortland, n Y, Dr. JohI
!. ID. Clark of Lexington, Mass, and F
| H. Metcalf of HoIyoke, Mass, honor
ary members of the Brattleboro branch
for their efforts in behalf of the OF
ganization in connection with the func
from the heifer Aleartra, and tn,
thanks of the organization will be duly
expressed to them.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-06
RED CROSS DRIVE
BEGINS DECEMBER II
Windham County's Quota for New
Members Is 1,092-Many Places
For Arousing Interest

Herbert f. Stiegler, secretary to Os-
ear Benson, chairman of the Windham
county Red Cross campaign committee,
was busy today sending out notices to
various towns of what must be accom-
plished and asking those selected to
serve as town chairmen. AS soon as
they have been heard from the entire
organization will settle down to hard
work for the big drive which opens
Dee. II 10 continue one week and dur
ing which 1892 new members is Wind
ham quota.
In order to keep the field forces and
headquarters III intimate touch with
every development The Red Cross Mem
bership Publicity, four-page publiea-
ton, has appeared. This suggests all
kinds of tips for carrying on the work
and will be sent out at frequent inter
walls. 1t is edited and sent out under
direct auspices Of the New England
Telephone and Telegraph Co., of which
Theodore n Vail is head as well as be
ing chairman of the national member
ship committee.
During this campaign every new
member enrolled gets, in addition Il
his membership certificate and hi:
Christmas button. window deeora
tlon known as a service flag. This j:
sheet Of translucent paper SKI:
inches, with blue border, in the cen
ter of which is a red cross on a whit,
ground. 1t is designed to be affixet
| against window pane and when so af
fixed says to the passer-by "There i
a Red Cross member in this house
hold. For every additional member
| smaller Red Cross viii be given to o
pasted on the white field
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-06
U. S. AvIATORS HELP.
Direct Batteries So That Shells Hit
Locations in Short Order.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, by The Associated Press,
Dee. 6.-American army aviators are
now working with the artillery and the
results so far have been most salts
factory to both branches of the service,
Yesterday American airmen flew over
a certain section of the American zone
and took photographs. The artillery
today started firing at FIVE separate
targets located from the photographs
The first shell fell wide of the mark
but within four minutes aviator oh
servers were able to correct this with
wireless messages to the batteries sc
that the shells began to hit the loca
ton.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-06
GOVERNMENT OPERATION.
President Considering Plans for
Railroads If Congress Does Not Act.

WASHINGTON, Dee. 6.-Presi-
dent Wilson today took up the in
terstate commerce commission s rec
concentrations for government oper-
alton of railroads in the event that
ongress does not act to permit their
practical umification for the war s
emergency.
At conference with Chairman
Hall of the commission the Presi-
dent went over the recommendations
in detail with the possibility that he
might also make some recommended
tions TO congress on the subject.