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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-12
NOTICE OF FINAL SETT uES1ENT
AND DISCHARGE.

Notice is hereby given that the un.
dersigned will make application to
V. F. Martin, Judge Of Probate for
Oconee County, In the State Of South
Carolina, at his office at Walhalla
Court House, on MONDAY, the
7th day Of January, 1918, 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 William Laus-
terer, deceased, and obtain final dis
charge as EXecutrix of said estate.
(MRS.) D. G. LAUSTERER. 4
Executrix of the Estate of William
Lausterer, deceased.
Dec. 3, 1917. 1852
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-12
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION.

In accordance with Section 1743,
Civil Code Of South Carolina, 1912,
and pursuant to an order OF the
County Board OF Education Of Oco-
nee County, South Carolina, notice Is
hereby given that a Special Election
will be held at the school house, in
South Union School District, No. z,
on Saturday, December, 10, 1917, for
the purpose OF voting upon the ques-
ton Of Issuing school bonds in the
sum Of Three Thousand Dollars, to
be usedafor building purposes in
South Union School District, No. 7.
At said election each elector favor
Ing the proposed bond issue shall cast
ballot containing the word Eyes"
printed or written thereon, and each
elector opposed to said bond issue
shall cast ballot containing the
word "No" printed or written there
on.
At the said election only such
electors as return real or personal
property for taxation, and who ex-
hibit their tax receipts and registra-
tion certificates as required in gene
raj elections, shall be allowed to vote.
Polls will be opened at o'clock
a. m. and will close at 4 o'clock p. IL.
OTTIE BURRISS,
j. A. MORGAN,
J. e. FARR,
Trustees Of South Union School Dis
trtct No. z, Managers Of Election.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-12
UnbecOming a Gentleman.

Atlanta, Dec. 1O.-Second Lieut..
@. w. Ferguson has been sentenced
to one year and one day at hard la
Sbor In Fort Leavenworth Federal
prison following conviction at Camp
Gordon by courtmartial on the charge
OF engaging In conduct unbecoming
an officer and gentleman" it was
announced at the camp to-day. Fer
guson's home address was not given.
In addition to the prison sentence
Lieut.. Ferguson will be stripped of
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-12
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND
CREDITORS.

All persons indebted to the Estate
Of Mrs. Lucinda Alexander, deceased,
are hereby notified to make pay
ment to the undersigned, and all
persons having claims against said
estate will present the same, duly
attested, within the time prescribed
by law, or be barred.
A. G. SMITH,
Administrator Of the Estate OF Mrs
Lucinda Alexander, deceased.
Dec. S, 1917. 1859
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-12
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION.
In accordance with Section 1742,
Civil Code Of South Carolina, 1912,
and pursuant to an order of the
County Board OF Education OF Oco-
nee County, South Carolina, notice Is
hereby given that Special Election
will be held at the school house in
South Union School District, No. 7, on
Saturday, December Is, 1917, for the
purpose Of voting upon the ques-
tlon Of leyying a Special Tax of
four mills on the real and personal
property Of said district to be used
for school PURPOSES in South Union
School District, No. 7.
At said election each elector favor
ing the voting on Of said special levy
Of four mills shall cast ballot con-
tanning the.word >"Yes" printed or
written thereon, and each elector OPP
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-12
: Red Cross Cllristm9s Seals

can be purchased at the Bank of
Walhalla, Enterprise Bank, CIV.
Pitchford's, Cash Grocery Co.,,
Norman's Drug Store or G. w. G.
J. e. Bauknight's. Only one cent
each. Use them on your letters
and packages. Every penny spent
for a Red Cross Christmas Seal
helps to fight Tuberculosis.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-12

his rank und dismissed from the SER
vice. The sentence, the first imposed
upon an officer at Camp Gordon, has
passed before the reviewing officers
and will go into effect Immediately.
The trial Of Ferguson followed an
investigation by military authorities
into his manner Of living, 1t was
stated
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-12

posed to said levy shall cast ballot
containing the word "No" printed or
written thereon.
at the said election only such
electors rs return real or personal
property for taxation, and who ex-
hibit their tax receipts and reglstra-
tion certificates as required in gene
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-12
FOR SALE AT AUCTION.
Administrators Sale Of Personal
Property.

On TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18th,
1917, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, will offer
for sale, at the residences Of A. G.
Smith and ]. B. Alexander, deceased,
the following:
Cow and Calf,
1 Hog,
Lot Of Corn and Fodder,
Lot Of Household and Kitchen Fur
niture.
| Buggy.
Terms Of Sale: CASH. ~
Sale Will begin at Smith residence,
continuing at the Alexander Home
stead until concluded.
A. G. SMITH,
Administrator Of the Estate Of Mrs.
Lucinda Alexander, deceased.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-12

raj elections, shall be allowed to vote.
Polls will be opened at z o'clock
a. m. and will close at 4 o'clock p. m.
OTTIE BURRISS,
j. A. MORGAN,
j. E. FARR,
Trustees Of South Union School Dis
trict No. z, Managers Of Election.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
and delightful surprises.

and delightful surprises
 Cyrus Martin, president of the soap trust. has a son, Rodney, who has shown few symptoms of setting the town afire. He has done nothing but spend the allowance he receives from his father-and then some-not in riotous living, but in just living. To get the boy started, to awaken his am bition, Martin senior, f"sics" his. pri- vate secretary, a very charming girl. on the young man, both secretary and father realizing that the boy is in love with her which love, however, is not reciprocated-at first. The girl simply acts as an agent of the father, who has promised a generous reward for her efforts, if she is successful in aroQsing the young man and inducing him to adopt some business career.
 She is successful, and the boy, aided and abetted by the young woman and Ambrose Peale, a theatrical press agent with a full appreciation of the value of publicity, starts in with mea gre capital to buck the soap trust. How he finally succeeds in bringing the trust to terms and in winning the girl of his heart shall remain untold It will be better enjoyed by seeing for ones self. Although for the most part the farce is bubbling over with funny situations and lines, there is, by quick transition, more serious note, that carries with it an appeal to the heart. Matinees. Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
Amusements
POLI'S

valeska Suratt. the great attraction to womanhood because of the stun ming gowns she always conceives and displays with marvellous abandon, and an attraction to men because of her supreme fascination is the drawing -Swer at Poh'< theatre today, and en- hanced in her success by the seasons s greatest vaudeville successes from New York.
 Among those are Crazer and Bell, whose dancing glory in the midnight frolic, "Blue Paradise and "The Century Girp' have made both fa- nous; Gygie and vadie, the supreme artists of musical and motion poetry; Bicknell. a sculptor in clay; Al Shayne, foremost character comedian, and Lulu Beeson & Company in the screaming farce, "The Road to New Monia." Hearst-Pathe News also adds to the great features, showing interesting and thrilling events throughout various sections of the world.
 Polls show, in its last days appear ance IS one that should not be over- looked because of the special attrac- tons which are assembled at one time
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
PLAZA

Mary Pickford's new screen produc- ton, "A Romance of the Redwoods" will be given final presentation at the Plaza theatre tonight in conjunction with "A Maiden's Trust" the two act Mack Sennett Keystone comedy; 'The Martonettes" two reel O. Henry story and Her Anniversary a MT. and Mrs. Sidney Drew comedy.
 Sunday nights attraction, that Is the main attraction, is ''Little Miss For tune" with Marian Swayne starred.
 Next week will bring "The Bar Sim ister," the remarkable drama of race prejudice in nine acts will be present. ed with special music and novelty eff. fects.
 "The Bar Sinister is from the pen of the most successful of all photo: play authors, Anthony F. Kelly and was directed by that wizard of stage craft. Edgar Lewis.
 It seeks to establish the spiritual equality of men of all races, creeds and colors.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
LYRIC

William Fox has become the biggest plunger of the motion picture world. Tomorrow, Sunday. the patrons of the Lyric theatre will be given an oppor- tunity to seeNthe feature on which he staked million dollars, and won. They will be able to see where every dollar of the vast amount was well expended. The theme is fascinat- ing flight of the imagination, narrat- ing the vicissitudes of the souls of a baby boy and girl who left this old "wayside inn of earth'' at a very ten der age. Triumphant reincarnation, mythological and fairy-lore, oriental opulence and medieval battles all figure in the tale.
 The action in it's intirety required 10000 people, the mob and populace scenes being recruited from the na- tives of the island of Jamaica, where the picture was filmed. The mermaid episode, only one of six tremendous features. displays the carefully select ed beauties of the water kingdom, disporting in summer seas and on glistening coral strands.
 Miss Annette Kellermann, the only living woman who could portray the trials experienced by the "A Daughter of the Gods is truly termed ."The Diana of the Surf''; she is, in fact the Diana of both earth and sea because she is the mos perfectly formed woman in the world today. No Dryad of Pans Mountain was ever more wonderfully fashioned, more really akin to the verdant forest, no Triton's daughter was ever closer to the moods and bosom of the great sea.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
SCHUBERT.
Saturday

At the Shubert theatre, New Haven, this afternoon and evening is to be seen the newest musical comedy en- titled My Lady's Glove.'' the latest effort of Oscar Straus, the celebrated composer of .AThe Chocolate Soldier,n which attained much fame by reason of its charming musical score few seasons ago.
 The new play is said to be we'll supplied with genuine song hits and clever Comedy, the latter being the work of Leo Stein, who did similar work in "The Merry Widow" a\i Leopold Jacobson. The entire pro- duction was staged under the. personal direction of MT. J. J. Shubert, and the cast includes Charles Purcell, Frances Demarest, Charles Judels, Vfvienne Segal and other popular favorites, be- sides a. big grille chorus. Following its New Haven presentation My Lady's Glove" will open a summer run in New York at the 44th Street thea tre.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
for on the installment plan. the com pany making the purchase on behalf of the employees.
DAUGHTER OF FORMER
 PRESIDENT ENGAGED.

New York, June 16-The engage ment of Miss Marion Cleveland. youngest daughter of Glover C1eve- land, to William Stanley Dell of this city, was announced in Princeton, N- J., today, by Mrs. Thomas J. Preston, Jr., who was the wife of the late pres ident.
 Miss Cleveland has been a student here at the teachers college, Colun- bia university, for two years Mr.. Dell was graduated from Princeton in 1916 and is connected with the edi- torial staff of the New York Evening Sun.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
Mailed Fist" Pledged
 to Place Constantine
 Back on Greek Throne

Rome, June 16-A telegram from Berlin says Emperor William has ad- dressed the following message to one of the Greek diplomatic representa- tives abroad for transmission to former King Constantine:
 "I have heard with wrath of the infamous outrage committed by your enemies upon you and upon your dynasty. I assure you that your de- privation can be only temporary.
 "The mailed fist of Germany, with further aid from Almighty God, will restore you to your throne, of which no man by right can rob you. The armies of Germany and Germany's al- lies will wreak vengeance on those i who have are so insoIently to lay their criminal hands on you.
 we hope to welcome you in Ger many at the earliest opportunity. A thousand cordial greetings from
 YOUR WILLIAM
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
THE STRAND

Tworthirds of the lovers of drama in this city have witnessed the pie turization of Bayard veiller's sensa- tional dramatic success, within the Law' during it's showing at the Strand theatre this week. Tonight is the last two times one has a chance to see the greatest screen play of modern times. Picture shown at 6 and s:30 p. m.
 The entire week the attaches of the Strand had their hands full with the photoplay lovers who were turned away at both matinees and evenings,
 There are nine big parts chock full with virile action of the most en- crossing sort. It is a film production that appeals to the classes and the masses and without doubt the great est cinematographic production of the day.
 Alice. Joyce is seen as Mary Turner and Harry Mercy, the co-star of the production, as Joe Carson, the best little forger in the country.
 The picture abounds in tense and highly melodramatic situations and the stars supported by the pick o1 the Vitagraph forces make the sub- tect drama of all absorbing interest with message that will live in youl memory forever.
 Remember, this will be the last times -photoplay enthusiasts will have for many moons Off ever) the oppor. tunity of seeing this great melo- drama.
 It is a masterpiece which tells the plain truth, straight-from the shoul der, about phase of life existing to day in every large American city. I will make women more consideratt of the girls who wait on them in thu stores and will make tfe men wht have number of saleslat les who toi faithfully day in and day out for then in their places of business mor' thoughtful.
 Within the Law has been acclaim ed as doing for the working girl what Uncle Toms Cabin, has don for the, slaves.
 If you have seen the. play and reat the book be sure and don't fail t see the screen version of this great est of all melodramatic successes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
Rumanian Oil Fields
 Below Normal Output

Copenhagen, June 16-In contrast to the recent semi official statement that Rumanian oil production had been resumed on 8 normal basis the Berlin Vossiche Zeitung, in an article or conditions in Rumania, says that while production has been resumed it will be some time before peace con ditions are reached in the oil fields.
 The question is one of high inn po7tance to Germany on account of the role that gasolene, lubricants and fuel oil play in the operations of the navy and in railroad transportation Difficulties in both these directions have been due in no small measure to thelack of lubricants.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
O,OOO TONS OF
 FOOD TO BELGIUM

London, June 16-The American commission for relief in Belgium an- nounced today that since June ', II of their ships, carrying an aggregate of 50,000 tons of foodstuffs. have ar rived in Rotterdam.
 The receipt of this foodstuff will aid in relieving the serious food shortage in the occupied portions of Belgium and France.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
PARK

Bright as new dollar from begin ming to end and as clean as it is bright. "It Pays to Advertise which will be seen all next week at the Park theatre by the Spooner Stock Co, is a distinct addition to the lit- erature of the theatre. A well de- veloped plot is at the bottom of it all and it comes guaranteed to furnish the most delightful entertainment one could well wish, to see. The action is rapid, the fun follows fast, the theme is original and contains many novel twists that comes as distinct
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
Strikers Compromise
 and Return to Work

Stonington, June 16-The strike of 800 machinists employed by the Att wood Machine Co.,, has been com promised, the men agreeing to accept 50 hour week in place of the old 65 hour schedule at the same pay.
 The employees of the Atwood Co. took Libert bonds to the extent of $13,O0O, most of which are to be paid
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16

After the newspapers have given to the Liberty bond and registration campaigns, unlimited space that has cost them millions of dollars, the gov 'ernment then proceeds to tax the ad- vertising that pays revenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16

After denouncing the rich for not wishing to pay thousands in war taxes which won't come back to them, many men have refused to buy even a $50 Liberty bond which can be turn ed into cash at any tina.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
MIDDLEBURY GRADUATES
 CLASS NUMBERING 66 TODAY

Midd1ebury, Vt., June 16-Middle- bury college began today the 117th annual commencement program for Reorganization of 66 members. To- day was class day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16

Among the distressing deficiencies iE the equipment of the United States troops is the lack of baseballs, bats, mitts and bases.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1917-04-19
incest girls of the land for half an

incest girls Of the land for half as
IN any years. And with thoughts burn
Ing. passionate. and words embarrass-
ingly torrential at hand to give them
utterance, they only spoke common
places!
''How Is the bridge getting along7"
asked the girl. repeating her fathers
words Of Il few minutes BEFORE as
these two fell behind the others march.
ins down tho long pl atform, while the
maid standing by the private car with
the porter looked curlously after the
moving group and wondered II that
gray-green, long-legged young man was
the reason for the New York gown!
''1t's doing splendIdly." was De an
swer, md even with his heart full of
the girl by his side whom ha longed
to clasp in his arms but did not even
are touch the hem of her garment,
some little enthusiasm came into his
voice. at Is the greatest bridge that
was ever erected" he said.
"How you love It," said the girl.
Did Meade love the bridget All,
there could be no doubt us to that.
He had studied It's growth hour by
hour. AS the great steel web rose, his
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1917-04-19
They Saw Her Round, Red, Full Face.

can't so out on bridge in that gown
and those slippers. tramplng over dirty
tracks, piles Of steel, rough wooden
planks, paint and"
Cant II" she said; you just see."
II hate to see you spoil your Dress"
he said uncertainty us she stopped.
Really what gown on earth was
worth half m hour of her society? At
least that Is the way he felt about it.
and evidently she felt the same way.
ut is settled, them" she said, Slip
ping her arm through his us they
walked down the long wooden plat.
form near the siding. At the end of
the platform, rs they turned about the
temporary station and storehouse. be-
fore them rose the bridge. The moon
was rising over the high hills that
sprang up from the steep clifflike bank
of the other side of the vast river.
They saw her round, red, full face
through IN interlacing tracery Of steel
The lower part OF the bridge was still
In deep shadow. Indeed, the moon had
just cleared the hills Of the opposite
bank of the great gorge cut by the
broad river flowing swiftly In its dark
ness far below. At the farther end Of
the suspended arm extending far over
the water the top of the traveller glls-
tened. The cantilever on the opposite
shore, incomplete and sunk under
high rise Of sand, was still in shadow
and not yet dlsccrnlble.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1917-04-19
CHAPTER II.
Tho Witness for the Defense.

One OF the pleasant evidences of the
possession Of riches Is in the luxury
OF q private car. Although Colonel
Illingworth was personally man Of
simple tastes as became an old cam
paigner, there was no appointment
that wit could devise or that money
could buy which was lacking to make
his private car either more comfortable
or more luxurious In Its napery, glass,
china and silver the dining table need
ed not to apologize to any other any
where. The colonel was most pune
tilious in dressing his part and Meade
and Abbott were both scrubbed to
within an inch of their lives. but,
climbing about the bridge, their hands
were scratched, roughened, stained and
torn. Aside from that, Meade was GER
talnly most preSentable, and old Alb
bolt, In spite of his Indifference to
such matters, looked the able and pow
erful man he was.
The conversation at dinner was at
first light and frivolous.
"I'm lost" began Abbott. "overpow-
cred with all this silver and glc0s md
china"
"Yes." laughed Meade. 1--WE should
have brought along our granite ware
and tincups. then we would be free
from the dreadful fear that we are GO
Ing to drop something or break some
thing"
you can break anything you like"
said the colonel with heavy pleasan-
try, $50 long as the bridge stands"
"And that Is going to be forever, isn't
1t. Mr.. Meade?" asked Helen quickly.
II don't think anything built by man
will survive quite that long" he an
swered rs much to her father and the
others us to her. "but this gives every
promise Of lasting its time"
you know" observed CurtIss, "there
was some question in my mind about
these big compression members. When
I first studied your fathers drawings.
I wondered II he had made the laclng
strong enough to hold the webs"
THAT matter was very thoroughly
gone into" said Meade quickly. ut
was the very point which l myself I'D
questioned. but father Is absolutely
confident that we provided lattlcing
enough to take up all the stresses.
looked into that matter myself" re
went on with much emphasis.
~ guess It's all right" said Curtlss
lightly. II examined the webs and lac
ings carefully this afternoon. They
seem to be us right rs possible"
"Those trusses," said Abbott emphat.
ically, will stand forever. You need
not worry about that"
"Arc you going to finish this Job on
timer" asked Severance. the vice presi-
dent. You know the financial end Of
1t is mine. and much depends upon the
date OF completion"
That depends upon you people at
the shop, doctor. II you get the stun