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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-05
AMERICAN STEAMSHIP SUNK,
Probably Many Lose Lives-For,ller
ly German Vessel.

London, Nov. 27.-The American
steamship Acteon was torpedoed on
Sunday, a dispatch from Corunua.
Spain, reports. Twenty-one sury-
vors have arrived at Port Camari-
mas. Three boats with the relnaindcr
| Of the crew are missing.
Tcwnty-Six Americans.
New York, Nov. 27.-Fory- eight
men, including &c American ,ctizons
and five naturalized AmericaHs, com
prised the Grew of the American
steamer Acteon, ,/reported sunk or
the European coast.
The London cablegram made no
mention Of United States naval gun
ners aboard, nor do the names OF Any
| appear in the records Of the United
States Shipping Commissioner here.
1t Is assumed there were some on
board, inasmuch as the yescsl was
controlled by the United States shin
ping Board.
Formerly the German steamer hd-
amsturm, of 5000 tons gross, the SC
teon left New York early in October,
carrying government supplies for
Bordeaux. 1t Is believed she vas on
the return voyage when sunk. She
was commanded by w. r. Johnson.
The vessel was built in Germany in
1909 and was seized by this govern
ment after the war with Germany be
gan. The Acteon is the first OF the
seized German steamships to be
sunk while in American trade.
Camarinas is small Spanish
town, 43 miles southeast Of Corruua,
in Northwestern Spain, on the AZ
lantic.
No Word from Sixty-Three,
Washington, Nov. 2S.-Sixty thlee
men are missing in the three unac.
counted for boats of the American
steamer Acteon, reported yesterday
torpedoed by German submarine.
The navy's official report says one
boat with 20 survivors landed ~
Cape Finisterre yesterday, ana adds
nothing more to published accota,s
Of the sinking.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-05
Wages of Fighting Men.

The pay given American soldiers,
compared with the British Tommy,
the French poilu, the Italin Alpini,
the German boche and the other
hghting men Of Europe, seems hand
some wages. The American second
class private will receive $50
month. French soldiers receive ex-
lctly $3.50 less, or $3.50 a month.
rhe Russian private gets 80 cents a
month; the Austro-Hungarian troops
are given about 80 cents a month.
Great Britain allows her fighting men
S7.60 a month at home, with an ad-
ditional allowance for service in
France, Mesopotamia and other for
eign territories. Italy ranks second
in generosity, allowing monthly
minimum Of $3.50. Spain compen-
safes her soldiers with a monthly
wage of sag; Germany has a wage
scale, beginning at $1.65 a month;
Japan's soldiers at home receive So
per year, and Turkey grants her men
S11 year.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-05
Chance Shot Killed Two Americans.

With the American Army in
France. Nov. 29.--The killing Of two
American soldiers and the wounding
OF five others several days ago, al
ready reported, was due to heavy
German shell which hit loaded am
were on the wagon and others we're
nearby when the shell, which was a
chance shot. struck. The wagon with
Its cargo was blown up. Some Of the
wounded are in serious condition.
All OF them are in hospital.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-05
Welcome 10 Bride and Groom.

Bounty Land, Nov. 26.-Delayed.
Specials: Winter is now ON, and
.eVeral fine, fat porkers in this COM
munity have breathed their last dur
ing the past few days.
Rev. ]. Z. Wallace, of Seneca,
preached to quite good gathering at
l'ounty Land school house Sunday af-
ernoon. Mr.. Wallace has consented
20 give us sermon every fourth
"abbath at $50 p. m. The public is
inVited to attend these services.
The numerous friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Gillison extend to them
most hearty congratulations, follow
!lg their nuptial union Of hands and
hearts on Thursday, November 22d,
at the Baptist manse in Westmin-
ster, the ceremony having been per-
formed by Rev. w. r. Mcmillan. The
bride is a daughter of Mrs. s. NJ.
tfunsinger, of the Coneross section.
nd is a young lady Of rare intellec-
'Ial endowment and charming per-
>onaiity. She is accorded a most sim
cere welcome into the Bounty Land
community. The groom Is one Of our
most substantial, upright and honor
able citizens. May happiness and
prosperity be theirs through life.
A. w. Perritt, of Ware Shoals,
spent the weekend with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. D. A. Perritt.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Entrekin visit
I'd relatives at Easley last week.
Jasper Doyle left for Toccoa to-
day to hear n sermon from Billy Sun
day.
Mrs. l.. NJ. Smith has been quite
III for the past few days. Her con-
dition seems better to-day.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-05
TRAIN OFFICERS AT SEWER.
Camp to Open January 5-C1cmSOn
Can Enter Thirty-Eight.
(Greenville News, Nov. 27.)


The officers training camp will
open January 5th at Camp Sewer.
II. l.. Hanson, Of the War Depart
ment, arrived yesterday to explain
the methods Of selecting enlisted
men and officers for this school. The
membership is limited to II per cent
Of the total strength Of the command.
The North Carolina College Of Agri-
culture and Engineering will be al
lowed to enter "a men in this school
and Clemson College Is to enter 3S
men. These college men are to be
selected by the college authorities
and must have taken the military
course offered at these colleges.
Some Of the instructors will be de-
lected from the 30th division and
some will be sent here by the War
Department.
No provision Is made for any civil
ian, other than the college students
mentioned above, to epter. 1t Is
planed to have the most competent
and able men only entered in the
next school.
According to the provisions made,
the number Of men in the training
camp at Camp Sewer. counting the
college students, will be approxi-
mately 521.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-05
,TWO-CENT-A-GALItON GAS.
Inventor Wanted to Sell Out to Ger
many-EnjOined.

Mineola, n. Y, Nov. 28.-An Or
der restraining Louis Enricht, a Ger
man inventor Of a so-called substi-
ute for gasoline, from disposing of
his product and from giving informa-
ion regarding it, was signed here to-
day by Supreme Court Justice Man
ming. The substitute, which is de-
cared to contain a great deal of wa
tcr, and which brought Enricht prom
llence some months ago, is declared
to be Of value in the operation of
submarines, according to bill Of
particulars filed with the complaint
IN which the restraining order was
asked. 1t Is alleged the inventor
planned to sell his formula to Ger
many
This complaint was made by the
National Motor Power Company, in
corp GRATED, Delaware corporation
represented by B. Y. Yoakum, rail-
road director, trustee. Enricht,
who is 70 years old, and who was
born in Germany, is alleged to have
negotiated with "spies and represen-
tatives Of the German government
now in this country" for the sale of
his formula to Germany. The bill of
particulars declares that prior to
Americas s entry into the war, Enricht
proposed to sell his secret to Ger
mapy for $1,50O,0O0; and that on
November IL, he agreed to let it be
sold to the United States government
for 100000 cash and $5,00O,OO0 a
year for fifteen years, on condition
that none Of Americas allies in the
war should share the secret The
complaint continues:
Offer Through Spies.
On q date unknown to the plain
tti', Enricht fraudulently and traitor
"usly entered into an agreement with
the German government through
spies and representatives now in
the United States, under which
agreement, for a large sum Of money,
Nnricht agreed to withhold from
the. plaintiff" who intended the for
mula to be used by the United States,
"ail information Of this ingredient
until the expiration Of the war"
The formula Is said to be in a vault
at the First National Bank at Farm
ingdale. which Is named as a defend
ant under the restraining order. The
latter Is the first move In an injunc-
ton suit begun by the palintiff.
Tests Of this gallon
gasoline" as it was known at the
...le Enricht announced his liscov-
cry have been tai,ing place before
the Automobile Club OF the United
states. ana tho complaint alleges that
>he inN cntor, DUNG these tcsus, sur
reptitfously added a valuable ingre-
1ient, the character Of which he re-
used to disclose.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-05
"OCE BOYS" GAME TO CORE.
Men in France Take to WHr Like
Ducks to Water.

With the American Army in
France, Nov. 23.-The development
OF the men Of the first American con-
tingent in France in the science Of
war was described to-day as truly re-
markablc by the general command
ing the division.
81 have been in the army since
was Il boy" he said. During that
time have observed many Ameri-
can and many foreign soldiers, but
never in my life have seen anything
equalling the men now hereA When
my division landed we had shock
headed boys by the hundreds. They
were clerks, mechanics, day labor
ers, farmer boys, old and young,
from every walk Of life. Some spoke
English and some did not. There
were Poles, Bohemians, Russians,
Jews and Genttles. But in this short
time they have become iirst-class SOL
diers. energetic to the extreme, and
have fallen into the ways OF army
life as never thought possible.
"They are game to the core and
their one idea Is to beat the Germans,
and give them good beating. There
isn't n streak Of yellow in the whole
lot, and their morale, even In the
trenches, Is fine.
Here is an example: One night
recently an officer called for volun-
teers to go patrolling in No Mans
Land. He asked for twenty men.
The whole company volunteered OH
the spot. Twenty were picked and
lamp black was provided for them to
put on their bayonets so that the
light would not shine on them. Dur
ing tho blacking one private who had
been in the army for four months
stopped a moment. turned to a COM
rade and said: Gee, If can run this
into one Of those boches bet he'll
get blood poisoning, and | hope he
does The boy knew the place lie
was to patrol was extremely danger
ous and that he might be a casualty
within 80 minutes.
AT another time | had just passed
line Of soldiers walking along q
road in the rain when | came across
one who was hatless, undiscovered
and limping. l stopped my automo-
bile and asked him what was the
matter. The soldier stood on one
foot, the other being injured. llo
saluted and said his horse had start
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-05

Steel ribbons are woven into q
new glove in such way that its in
ventor claims that it gives as much
protection as though made Of solid
steel, yet 1T is as flexible as leather.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-05
Navy to Operate Merchantmen.

Washington, Nov. 2S.--Naval ope-
ration OF all American merchant
ships engaged in the transatlantic
service is planned by the government
TO safeguard vessels traversing the
submarine zone. The proposal has
the approval Of Secretaries Baker
and Daniels and will be adopted by
the shipping board.
The plan Is to operate the ships
with naval reserves, enlisting into
the service the present officers and
men Of the merchant fleet. Those
who do not wish to enlist would be
shifted to the South American and
Pacific trades. although officials be-
lievc the great majority are ready to
enter the navy service.
Naval operation Of the merchant
fleet has been talked Of since the
United States went to war, but here
toforc the shipping board has OBJ
iected TO naval crews for any vessels
ether than transports. Officials Of
the board finally have been won over,
and at a conference to-day with war
md navy department officials they
endorsed the plan as tho best method
OF getting and keeping trained and
disciplined crews. 1t will be formal
ly adopted. probably next week.
McCrndy to Aviation Service.
Columbia. Nov. 8.-Edward Nc
Grady, assistant State highway engi-
ncer, notified the Highway Commits
sion on his return from Atlanta to-
day that he had passed the examina-
tion for entrance into the aviation
branch OF the United States service
lie is now awaiting his orders to re-
port at training school. Mr.. Nc
Grady is tho eleventh employee OF
the State Highway Commission who
has entered various branches Of the
service since the declaration Of a
state Of war.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-05
Raising 'Taters In Georgia.
Blanks County Journhl)

Joe Caudell, Banks countS's cham-
pion Irish potato raiser, gathered his
crop last week. From nine1tenths Of
an acre he dug $50 bushels. His crop
In all amounted to $50 bushels. He
Is selling them at SO per bushcl. AS
1t takes only seven bushels to plant
an acre, you figure out what he Is
making on an acre Of lard.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-05
Legislator to Resign.
Greenville Piedmont, Nov. %

tGreenville Piedmont, Nov. 49,
Capt. Oscar X. Mauldin, who re-
Gently received a commission from
the officers training camp at Fort
Oglethorpe, this morning announced
that he would offer his resignation as
member Of the Greenville 'county
legislative delegation, to which posi-
tion he was elected last year. This
action was necessitated by his assign
ment to a captaincy in the 55th reg
ular infantry, stationed at Chicka-
hauga Park, where Capt. Mauldin
will report for his military duties not
later thnn Docnmhor 5th
IN a.annB hi- purpose 50 rcsign his
legislative position, cart. NaNidiu
njorwed 10" county chairman tnaf
ne N.2nlG rcaiEn immedtaLrly hut !or
the removal Of Speaker Hoyt from
the State, making the Office OF Speak
er Of the House vacant, and leaving
no other officer to whom he could
properly tender his resignation.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-05
Whenever You Need q General Tonic
Take Groves.

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic Is equally valuable as q
General Tonic because 1t contains the
well known tonic properties Of QUIN1NE
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, 1917-12-05
Blown to Pieces by Explosion.

Memphis. Tenn, Nov. 27.--Joe
Wesson was blown to pieces at the
United States aviation field near here
when blast Of dynamite exploded
under tree he was removing from
the field.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-05


Resources
Loans and discounts. $2904O2 50
Overdrafts 49,. ..... -. 296 10
Bonds and Stocks owned
by the bank ........ $500 90
Furniture and fixtures. 1900 90
Banking house 1900 90
Other real estate owned. 152 AZ
Due from banks and
bankers ..... lG2SS4 5S
Currency 1868 90
GOld .......... 43O W
Silver and other minor
coin 1853 3S
Checks and cash items. 2GS9 10
Liberty Bonds :. ..... 30023 90
Total. ........ .$515485 30
Liabilities
Capital stock paid in. IS 10000 90
Surplus fund .......... 12500 90
Undivided profits, less
current expenses and
taxes paid ....... 24o67 IS
Due to banks and bank
ers 49,. ....... 14614 27
Individual deposits sub
ject to check ....... 231456 SIS
Demand certificates Of
deposit 80. ........ 1880 81
Time certificates of de-
posit 49,. ..... 165500 56
Bills payable, including
certificates for money
borrowed :. . ...... $4,000 90
Reserve fund carried on
general individual or
savings ledger ..... 1915 46
Total. ....... .$516485 30
State Of South Carolina, County Of
Oconee.-Before me came w. l..
Werner, Cashier of the above named
Bank, who, being duly sworn says
that the above and foregoing state
ment is true condition Of said
Bank. rs shown by the books Of said
bank. w. l.. WERNER,
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 28th day of November, 1917.
(SeaD w. D. MOSS, Notary Public.
Correct Attest
c. r. D. BURNS,
j. w. BELL,
J. w. SHGLOR,
Directors.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-05
Inspectors Duty.

1t Is the duty of the State inspcc.
tors to see that the law on explosives
Is enforced. their functions colres-
ponding In this field to thost OF the
food and fuel administrs tors in
theirs. Also the explosive inspectors
will investigate all explosion 'ccur-
ring In their territory.
Francis G. Peabody, Of Chicago,
Federal head of the new division, Is
serving for the nominal coplpeusa"
ton Of 81 year. but the STATE in.
spectors are salaried.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-05
Statement of the Condition of
THE SENECA BANK.

located at Seneca, 8. c., at the close
Of business Nov. 20, 1917:
Resources
Loans and discounts. .$313218 81
Overdrafts -. ...... 885 81
Bonds and stocks owned
by the bank (Liberty
Bonds) -. 5000 90
Furniture and fixtures. . 1400 90
Banking house ..... $500 90
Other real estate owned. 1000 90
Due from banks and
bankers 156545 SO
Currency ...... ...... 24049 90
Gold ...... 80. ..... 1910 90.
Silver and other minor
coin ...... ...... 623 80
Checks and cash items. 2396 SO
Advanced for Liberty
Loan Bonds for Gus
toners .......... 2O041 90
Total. ........ .s9s177o -
Liabilities
Capital stock paid in. Is 204O0 90
Surplus fund ......... 10000 90
Undivided PROFITS, less
current expenses and
taxes paid ......... 1890 81
Due to banks and bank
ers ..... 1916 81
individual deposits sub
ject to check 388377 IS
Time certificates OF de-
post 49,. 9O244 Sc
Cashiers checks 2801 79
Total. 49,. .$B3177O a
State Of South Carolina, County OF
OcOnee.-Before me came r. S.. HOL-
LEMAN, Cashier of the above
named bank, who, being duly sworn,
says that the above and foregoing
statement Is a true condition Of said
bank as shown by the books OF said
bank. r. s. HOLLEMAN.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 26th day of November, 1917.
(SeaD J. n. HOPKINS,
Magistrate Oconee Co., 8. @.
Correct Attest
70. G. DOYLE,
]. Il. ALEXANDER,
J. s. STRIBLING,
Directors.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-05
tary OF the Interior Lane

The inspectors of explosives FOR
the various States obtain their au.
thority from a recent law crea tug .
new division in the bureau o mines
OF the Interior Department, with tnn
function Of regulating the Stlo, pos.
session and use Of explosives jHdoT
its terms all who deal In O. possess
explosives will have to be licensed
and no license will be granted 10 All
enemy
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-05


Of business Nov. 20, 1917:
Resources
Loans and discounts -. S32O747 OF
OVerdrafts -. ....... 491 IA
Bonds and stocks owned
by the bank -. :. $4,000 90
Furniture and fixtures. 90
Banking house ....... 10000 90
Due from banks and
bankers ..... ..... 14oO67 81
Currency ...... ...... 327S4 90
Cold -. ....... 400 90
Silver sand other minor
coin ...... ........ 1892 60
Checks and cash items. 533 25.
Total. ...... .%55O45O SO
Capital stock paid in. S 10000 90
Surplus fund ....s. $4,000 90
Undivided profits, less
current expenses and
taxes paid ...... 94G7-b7
Individual deposits sub
ject to check :. ....... 344389 70
Time certificates Of de-.
post ....... 100000 76
Cashiers checks 1O998 AZ
Notes and bills reds-
counted 49,. ...... 10000 90
Total. .$550J60 Sc
State OF South Carolina, County of
Oconee.--Before mo came Sydney
Bruce, Cashier Of the above, named
bank, who, being duly sworn, says
that Ahe above and foregoing state
ment Is true condition OF said
bank, as shown by the books OF said
bank. SYDNEY BRUCE.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 26th day Of November, 1917.
(SeaD J. N. HOPKINS, Magistrate
Correct Attest
w. J. LUNNEY,
w. S. HUNTER,
s. N. HUGHS,
Directors.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-05
Statement OF the Condition OF
THE BANK OF WALHALLA,

located at Walhalla, S. c., at the close
of business Nov. 20, 1917:
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-05
Statement Of the Condition Of
THE CITIZENS BANK.

located at Seneca, s. c., at the close |
Of business Nov. 20, 1917:
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-05
Statement Of the Condition of
THE WESTMINSTER BANK,


located at Westminster. S. c., at the
close of business Nov. 20, 1917:
Resources
Loans and discounts. .$4051e7 80
OVefdraftS 80. ....... 11122 33
Bonds and stocks owned
by the bank ........ 11450 90
Furniture and fixtures. 1900 90
Banking house. ...... 5000 90
Due from banks and
bankers 49,. ....... 1854 SO
Currency ...... ...... 17674 90
Gold -. ...... 1910 90
Silver and other minor
coin :. 1861 "a
Checks and cash items. $50 AZ
Total. -. :. $3O4488 90
Liabilities
Capital stock paid in. 100000 90
Surplus fund. -. $4,000 90
Undivided profits, less
current expenses and
taxes paid =. :..:. 2s1s4 90
Due to banks and bank
erS :. ..... ...... ). 1888 80
Individual deposits sub
iect to check ....... 226426 90
Time certificates Of de-
post GOO4Ul Al
CaSnlef cneCKS llSA 81
Bills payable, including
certificates for money
borrowed :. :. -. 10000 90
Reserve fund carried on
general individual or
savings ledger ...... 1853 IS
IOtai. S0D44UO w
State Of South Carolina, County of
Da6nr
Anderson, President of the above
named bank, who, being duly sworn,
says that the above and foregoing
statement Is true condition of said
bank, as shown by the books of said
bank. #. PEDEN ANDERSON.
Sworn to and subscribed before me-
this 2Gth day Of November, 1917.
(Seal.) j. G. BREAZEALE,
Notary Public, S. c..
Correct Attest
M. 8. STRIBLING, =
T. PEDEN ANDERSON,
J. G. BREAZEALE, g
Directors.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-05
BANKS INSPECTOR EXPLOSIVES
Newspaper Man Lands Good Federal
Position-His Duties.

Washington, Nov. 27.-Winiain
Banks, Of Columbia, the well-hu0wn
editor and former president es The
South Carolina Press Association, has
been appointed by President Wi'Yhn
to bc iuSu4ctoi OF explosives for TIE
state o. Spnth Carolina, according 20
.atDv = ~ smith .o.daV fra. A"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-05

located at Westminster. S. c., at the
close Of business Nov. 20, 1917:
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-05

Total. ...... 81 02, 7O8 21
State Of South Carolina, County OF
Oconee.-Before me came +. w. Can
non, President of the above named
bank, who, being duly sworn, says
that the above and foregoing state
ment is a true condition Of said bank
as shown by the books Of said bank.
F. w. CANNON.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 26th day Of November, 1917.
(Seal.) A. B. STEWART,
Notary Public.
Correct Attest
g. ZIMMERMAN,
B. M. ENGLAND,
w. l.. DNGLAND,
Directors.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-05
Statement of the Condition OF
THE ENTERPRISE BANK,

located at Walhalla. S.. c., at the |
close Of business Nov. 20, 1917:
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-12-05

located at Seneca, 8. c., at the close
of business Nov. 20, 1917: