davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-05-09
South Union Locals,

Westminster, II. f. D. No. 2, April
2S.-Special: Our farmers are very
busy during these warm, sunshiny
days.
We are sorry TO know that the i'm
prorement in the condition of Mrs.
S. A. Lewis is very slow.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Roe, of Canon,
Ga, visited relatives here last Sum
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Crawford Wis
tied their daughter, Mrs. Pruitt, in
Lavonia last week.
Miss lanthe Casey is at home for
her vacation, the Earle's Grove
school, in which she has been teach
ing the past winter. having closed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan McJunkin
and little son, OF LavOnia, Ga, were
guests Of the latter's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Tate, last Sunday.
The South Union school closed last
Friday. Miss Wingo, one of the
teachers, left for her home near
Spartanburg this week.
Raymond Tate and Leland Blake
ley attended commencement at Long
Creek last week.
Miss Tennie Smith. Of Liberty, was
the guest Of her sister. Mrs. Lewis,
last week.
We are glad to learn of the i'm
provement in the condition Of Mrs. e.
F.. Richardson.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-05-09

chODping out young cotton plants at
the .amc time the crop is being cult
vatcd, work that heretofore has been
done by hand at much expense Of
time and labor.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-05-09
I:s MISSING FROM ROCKINGHAM.
American Ship Sunk-targo Was
Valued at $3.50, 900.

London, May 2.-Thc American
by German submarine. Thirteen
men are missing.
Two boats containing 33 men were
picked up yesterday. one by Il patrol
vessel. One boat containing l3 men
is missing
Carried 80 Men.
New York, May 2.-The Rocking
ham carried 10 men, including many
Americans. The crew numbered sc
and the naval contingent consisted OF
Il lieutenant and twelve men. The
ship and her cargo were worth 49,
go, 900. The vessel was due in Liv-
erpoOl to-day.
When under the name Ncbraskan,
the Rockingham was torpcdocd off
the British coast less than one month
after the Lusitania was sunk. The
Nebraskan. damaged, headed for Liv-
erpool and. conveyed by GBritish
ships, reached port safely. No one on
board was seriously hurt.
The Nebraskan was Of 4 4,40S tons
gross. She was owned by the Gar
land Steamship corporation
Sailed on April IL.
Baltimore, May 2.--The Rocking
ham sailed from baltimore April IA.
Among the nativc-born Americans in
her crew list were Louis NJ Beasley,
water tender. Norfolk; J. w. Simp-
son, North Carolina. water tender,
and c. Carney. Norfolk, water ten
der. G. y. Grunstead, Virginia, was
third assistant engineer. Twenty
three Of the crew claimed American
citizenship.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-05-09
stop the war before the United States

stop the war before the United States
gets in?"
"of course, anything is possible; ;
but this is not probable
"Why not?"
"Well, it Is not simply a fight or
a test Of strength but it is war Of
conflicting governmental policy. Re-
ga"dless Of what the beginning Of the
war was, it has turned to fight be-
tween one-man government and
democracy, and a fight against the di-
plomacy OF threat and menace
"Now that all parties have their
hands bloody, | look for the issue to
be fought cut to a frazzle-finish."
"What of the Germans here in
Columbus?"
"Well. I think that they are good
fellows. They showed that they had
sense by leaving Germany and com
ing to Columbus.'
"Do you think that there arc any
spies among them?"
81 think not. All of them are
friends Of mine and all are out-spo-
ken in their pro- German sentiments.
A spy is generally slinker who
talks one way and acts another.
"rhe Germans here naturally sym.
pathizc with Germany as the land of
their birth, just as boy always looks
back fondly to the scenes Of his
youth, although those scenes may
have been exceedingly rough and so
disagreeable that he left them as soon
as he was big enough"
What ought to be the attitude Of
the native Americans toward the Ger
mans here during the warp"
"They ought to be given the full
est protection and ought to be abso-
lutely unmolested. For big city Of
native Americans to act oppressively
or rudely toward mere handful OF
inuffcnsivc strangers would be the
height OF cowardice and so un-Ameri-
car in spirit that | do not believe it
will occur. IT any misguided or cow
ardly zCalots should attempt to lnis-
treat the few Germans that are
among us, those attempts should be
sternly and promptly repressed by the
officials and self-respecting citizens Of
ing attention, the police and military
authorities are amply able to handle
it.
Eve native Americans, and espe-
cially those Of Angle-Saxon origin.
0nGht to reverse the case in our
minds. Let us suppose, for instance,
that we were in Berlin, and imagine
how we should like to be treated by
, the Germans. and do as we would be
done by. Not only that, but let us
remember that we damn the tyranny
and brutality OF the Germans very
freely, and praise our own land as
the Land of the Free and the Home
Of the Brave. And also let us re-
member that it would be the exact
opposite, and become the land of op-
prcssors and the home OF towards If
we should allow any Of the few Ger
+, mans In our midst to be mistreated,
no matter how high the war-fever
may 60"
"EIow long will the war last?"
Exactly long enough for Germany
to come up with her hat in her hand
and do precisely what she Is told to
do. without fuss or argument. And
what they tell her will be a plenty.
so that never again will the German
people follow crazy Kaiser who
claims that God Is in the firm Of
Kaiser & Co. as the JUNIOR partner.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-05-09

Drives Out Malaria. Builds Up System
The Old STANDARD general strengthening tonic
GROVES TASrEI.ESS chill TONIC, drives out
Mniaria,e ehric!les the blood and builds up the sys
ten. 4. l. Z tonic. FoT adults aud children. soc.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-05-09
Hastings Sent to Atlanta Pen.

New York, Mav i.-Chas. f. Hast
lhgs. newspaper man who was i'll
volNcd in the scheme Of Albert O.
Sander. a German agent. to send
spies to England to furnish informa-
ton 10 the German government. to-
day pleaded guilty and was sentenced
to year and day In the Federal
pcnitcntiary at Atlanta.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-05-09

A Statewide prohibition law to
forbid the manufacture, sale or gift
Of alcoholic liquors in the State dur
ing the period Of the war, Is being
considered by the General Assembly
of Pennsylvania.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-25
aThe EoLIIes.n

"The Follies" is the big event Of the
coming week 1t is an exceptionally
high class vaudeville and viii be stag
ed by the Red Cross Girls auxiliary
next Thursday night at the sugg. Ev-
cry cent Of the proceeds will go to the
benefit OF the Red Cross, and every
loyal citizen should patronize fl. 1t is
presented entirely by local talent, di-
rected by the same and there is no out.
slider to receive a per cent
Opening with a brilliant cabaret
scene there viii be eight acts with all
the latest musical hits and new stage
features A full evening Of pleasure
for all who attend is the aim of the
Red Cross girls They have been do.
mating weeks OF their time to helping
this altruistic cause. and it is no less
than the duty Of everp patriot to give
at least the price Of a ticket for which
he will receive full value in entertain.
ment,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-25
SOCIETY

"rhe spirit Of Sacrifice is the title
Of the following article written b.
Henry r. Davidson for the September
Red Cross magazine.
u has been my fortune 70 visit
France and England ia the fail 81 each
loi thS fhree years Of the var. and 20
observe not only che military situation
but the situation ia their respective
governments. and 20 some degree to
iroie progressively the results Of the
war upon iAe people
You may read OF il am sou may be
told oi &c all but you can form no ap
probation 81 ii without yourself OBJ
serving it, Perhaps me most s,rsrna
change 20 the people Is the
change in their ideas Of val.
ues-the value OF life is SO dit.
ferent the attitude OF each toward
The other is SO different. Their Ideals
become exalted 1t seems as If their
sifection and regard FOR mankind had
immeasureably increased. They seem
70 be without malice or design. envy
or jealousy. without sordid ambition
to be living on higher and better
plane Even with their terrible sorrow
and suffering they seem 10 be stronger
and surer and more content to meet
whatever may be given them to meet.
What must happen to US that we may
be awakened and purified? ] wish FOR
no 49, but hope and pray that what.
ever may be needed to arouse as to
sense Of sacrifice and cleanse us from
cur seliishness win come to as. If ID
does not we shall be i'll prepared to
live and meet our responsibilities with
respect to o:ner people so eleansed and
Strengthened.
! firmly believe that through the
Red Cross we can not only render
service to our allies-to those who are
today fighting for us-but we can bring
forcefully to our own people a sense.
both Of their obligation and OF their op.
portunity And am optimistic enough .
to believe that the men and women Of
this country Will, in a not far distant
day, rejoice IN sacrifice in real sacri.
fee-and demand that the Red Cross
shall carry to the peoples then living
the heartfelt appreciation OF what they
have done for us. and express such
appreciation by every possible aid
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-25
Farewell for Mr. and Mrs. Laeoon.

Farewell for Mr.. and Mrs. La5oon.
The Knights OF pythias and Pythian
Sisters spent Wednesday evening with
Mr. and Mrs. Wade H. LaBoon making
their last evening in their Chickasha
homo one OF pleasant memories,
though tinged with sadness. About
thirty-five were present. visiting on
the porches and lawns until a late
hour Ice cream and cakes refreshed
the party before they separated.
Mr. LaBoon left the following even
ing for the officers training camp at
eLon Springs Texas Mrs LaBoou
will visit with her Chickasha friends
until the first Of September. when she
viii go to Mckinney. Texas. to make
her home with her mother
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-25

$500 l4Contributed a
Mr. and Mrs w. y. Lacy entertain
ed the Lacy relatives at a family re
union from last Sunday until wednes
J day, having iorty-seven persons pres
ent The party included Mr.. Lacys
mother thres brothers, four sisters
nine nephews. nine nieces. an aunt and
uncle. Mr.. AMI Mrs. o. i. Lacy Of Min
co. an aunt, Hrs w S. Lacy of Ell Re
no, her son Earl and daughter Lillian
and the latte's family Other special
ly invited giests were Mrs Lacy 5
father, Mr.. Heaton. Mr. and Mrs. Glib
son of Anadarko and Mr.. and Mrs. Alb
shere OF Anidarko
A bountifil dinner was spread on
fwo tables, the children's table repre-
senting the flower of the homes At
sqhe other table. the voting men, the
Isrength OF the nationn were ON one
side with tie elderly folk opposite
Mother Ley had charge Of the pro
gram hour md Prof j. II Bearden led
the Joyous png service Many appro.
pirate talks we're given and these were
received with both tears and smiles
Worthy Of pecial notice were the in
strumental elections by Louwonia La
.cy who is only six years of age and
has had ore year OF training under
Mrs. Roche Songs by Dwight and
Leslie Bearten, six and nine years old,
were pleasing and patriotic number,
"If You Dol't Like Your Uncle Sam.
my" was sung by Harold. Eugene
Everett and Cledith Kovar.
On MONDAY Mr. Lacy conveyed the
to the shade OF a big elm
on the washita After picnic ain
ier a swimming party was chaperoned |
,y Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Cunningham
'xpert swimmers A trip to the Wash
ia dam was a feature of Tuesdays
Wednesday come ALI
90 soon for the guests who left for
heir different homes declaring their
ost and hostess delightful entertain
rs
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-25
{ rareMeII party 4 80.

An informal party gathered at the
Country Climb last night to say farewell
to The boys who left Tor the training
camp at Leon Springs Part OF the
crowd danced while others played
cards and coffee and sandwiches. ices
en6 cakes we're served near midnight.
Later ihe crowd escorted the BOYS to
the train. where they were showered
with good wishes The Red Cross girls
gave them comfort bags as they left. ,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-25
swImmIna and pIcnIc Partn.

a merry time was had by a party Of
young people Wednesday evening who
first went to Lucille for a swim in the
Washita and thea returned to The home
ali Rose Ana Crowley for a pic
f.c a.aacr N7.owing ,he feed" dane
ius was enioFed
The crowd inc.udod Hazel Hermcs
Of Muskogee, Pauline Brinkmeyer of
Oklahoma City Mary Ellen Haynes.
rhelma Rose. Carol Rice Wilma Cloud.
Helen Fox, Lucille westfan and Rose
Ana Crowley and Messrs. l. A. Bone.
Glen Forges- Carlos Wilson. Jim Brad
ley Gerald Gowdey Clarence Turner.
Boyd Gilkey Marcus Weaver and
Fayns Harris.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-25
informal Bridge Party.

MI and Mrs, N g. Bowden enter
tanned quite informally at two tables
of bridge Thursday evening, having as
their guests Mrs. Tuttle, Mrs. Shep-
pard, Mr. and Mrs. Harwell and Mr..
and Mrs. John Hyndman Of Hobart.
After several interesting games dainty
refreshments we're served.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-25
JIM PHILLIPS ARRESTED
ON ANTl-DRAFT CHARGE

Deputy T. s Marshal b r. Ray
burn arrived yesterday afternoon from
MARROW with Jim Phillips. arrested for
violating the selective draft act and
the prisoners preliminary examina-
'ign was fixed by Commissioner
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-25

Miss Alberta Smith Of Savannah.
Ca, has been the house guest Of Miss
Marjorie Dwyer this week. and was
complimented by her hostess with
dinner Wednesday night to which );
few intimate girl friends were invited.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-25

speake for August 31 Phmips. All
daFits ailege. is a member Of the sedi
nors element around MARROW whr
have never been reeonciied n con.
seription to. tie point Of renaming
from threats 20 registranls and speak
ing against the draft,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-25
Attend MeadIna IN Kansas cIty.

Mr. and Mrs Hosea Haley returned
Tuesday from Kansas City where they
attended the wedding Of Dr A. c. Gil
Hand and Miss Lucy Fellers. occurring
Monday at $3.50 p M. Mrs. Haley. who
had been spending several weeks in
Cameron Mo. was Joined by Mr. Ha-
ley m Kansas City last Saturday
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-25

Deputy Rayhurn left last night for
Aiuskogee with W S liggett who was
not included in the shipment Of pris.
oAers 70 the federal jail taken over by
Deputy Jim Dillon Wednesday Lig.
gett's houd Nas $500 ias resi- iiag thc
draft
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-25
SOCIETY NOTES
! J. > 3 !. = : = : : : : !.

Mr. and Mrs w. w. Boone Of De-
Leon, Texas, are visiting at the homo
Of their son, Dr. II G Boone.
~&-
Mrs. Hatten of Dalhart Texas. a
sister Of Dr. Z. Boone Of this city
was operated on in Chickasha this
week
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-25

Mrs. John T. LeMaster and daughter.
Oklahoma. returned Yesterday from a
six weeks visit in Jackson and other
points i'm Tennessee. Mrs. Forest Nave
and little daughter Mary Jane Of ii
Reno made the journey with them.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-25

Miss Bess Bulkley returned this
week from a three months vacation i'm
Eureka Springs, Ark
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-25

Mrs A Moseley aud Miss Pauline
Lewis. mother and niece Of Mrs. Wi
liam T Lampe, after visit here Of
several weeks. left this morning for
Stroud.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-25

Miss Annie Worthington. record
keeper Of the Maccabees, received "a
notice this week that Chickasha hao
won the state banner for securing the
most members
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-25

Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Durand Of Fred.
erick were in Chickasha few days
this week to be with Mrs. Durand's
brother Dick Wootten, before he left
for the training camp at Leon Springs.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-24

Washington, June 23.--The adminis-
tration food control bill, giving the
president broad authority to control tho
distribution Of food, feed and fuel for
war purposes and appropriating 1884,
100000 for It's enforcement and admin
isttatlon, was passed by, the -housa lats
tonight after farrcaching prohibition
provisions had been written into It.
The vote was 365 to s. Representa-
tives Mclemore. Sayden and Young
OF Texas. Democrats. and Meeker. Mis-
souri, and Ward. New York. Repub-
licans, voting In the negative.
Drys Get Upper Hand.
After several hours of parliamentary
sparfing, the prohibition element rot
the upper hand and forced adoption of
amendments forbiddinE use of any
1oodStaffs during the war for making
'ntoAicants and giving the president
authority to take over in his discretion
all stocks of distilled liquors.
Amendment Stringent.
The amendment designed to cut off
manufacture of liquors was adopted
l@2 to ia. 1t was submitted by Rep
resentative Barklcy of Kentucky.
Democrat and would provide that no
food. food material or feed could be
used during the war for the manufac-
ture of alcohol or alcoholic leverage
except for governmental, Industrial.
scientific, medicinal or sacramental
purposes.
On the amendment authorizing goy.
erntnent use of distilled spirits, there
was no rofs cali and only a few scat
tered nays were heard Oh the viva yoco
vote.
Bill Goes to Senate.
Prohibition provisions adopted would
prevent use of foodstuffs for manu-
iacture OF alcoholic beverages and
would give tho president authority tp
take over for war purposes all liuuor
now on hand.
The bill now goes to the senate
where it probably will be substituted
early next week for a similar measure
already under consideration. Leaders
hope to get the measure to conferences
by July |.
The most important changes MAGE
by the house outside the prohibition
section were limiting the control
powers of the president to articles spc-
officially mentioned In the bill and sub
1ecting voluntary aids in control work
to the penal provision.
Deabte Is Acrimonious.
There was a hot debate over tho
prohibition features. Vets and drys
accused each other of unfairness and
Representative Meeker of Missouri.
Republican. and Representative Kelly
or Pennsylvania. Democrat. got into
such a row that their friends sur
CONTINUED on PaRe ThreeA
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-24
MAY BE NEXT TO
GO OUT ON STRIKE AT BUTTE

Butte. June 23.-Strikes OH the
Butte metal mines, declared by the
Metal Mine Workers union and the
Electricians union, continued today
without any apparent change. The
mining companies reported that fur
ther gains were made in their work
ing forces and that their output at
present is about 10 per cent of the
normal production.
The machinists' union announced to-
night that authority had been granted
by the international officers to call
out the mach;nists in the Leonard and
High Ore mines of the Anaconda Cop
per Mining company and the Elm Orlu
mine and the Moth Timber Butte
Milling company, properties of former
United States Senator w. A. Clark. II
was said the macnnists at the three
mines and mill would be called out
Monday in sympathy with the cleo
tricians' strike because electricians at
the mines and mill have not obeycd
the strike order.
Would Avoid Meyer.
Action taken at the prolonged meet
ing last night of the different trades
councils when the miners asked en-
dorsement of their strike became
known tonight, The building trades
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-24
Wa,. Summary

ON none of the different battle
fronts Is there much activity except
In the Aisne sector, where the
French and Germans continue to
hammer away at each other. Tho
Germans Friday night captured ad-
vance positions in tho French line,
but their efforts to debouch from
these points proved futile.
1t is believed that the demand for
Russian infantry activity cannot
much longer be delayed. condi-
tions In that country remain un-
settled.
Hard fighting on the Austro-
Italian front has let mp. but the
recent gains of the Italians are
more noteworthy than first sup
posed. as much war material was
captured when the height OF Monte
ortigara fell into their hands,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-24
HOMEsICKNESS
CAUSES ARREST

A desire for news from his home
resulted in the arrest of Merlin Hitch
cock, alleged forgcr, at the postoffice
last night Hitchcock who is wanted
by the Tacoma officers on a charge
of forgery in the first degree, was
taken into custody by Deputy Sheriff
Henry Clemens. when he stepped up to
the general delivery window in the
postoffice and asked for his mail. He
will be held at the county Jail until an
officer from the coast city arrives
here.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-24

councils committee advised the miners
to organize so that they will be recog-
nized by the American Federation of
Labor Certain labor leaders say the
Metal Mine Workers union cannot be
recognized as it is at present organ
lied.
The metal miners replied that they
would not reorganiZe under any plan
that would bring them under the
leadership of International Mine and
Smeltermen's union, OF which Charles
II. Meyer is president
The Silver Bow Trades and Labor
councils committeeman listened to the
miners appeal but reached no definite
decision. rz
The miners union held an open air
meeting today. which was atten ded
by between 1000 and 5000 persons. At
the meeting Il telegram from Miss
Jeannette Rankin, congresswoman
from Missoula, was read and in it she
asked that she be appealed to if the
miners needed her aid.
A resolution asking the federal gov
ernment to make a complete investi-
cation of the local situation for the
purpose of determining il the unions
(COOtjnueds on PAGE EightA
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-24
DIR. FRIEDMAN, UNDER DURESS.
TELLS GERMAN STATE SECRETS

Minneapolis. June 23.-Dr. Eugene
Friedman, informed In the Hennepin
county jail by order of President Will
son. knew that the Lusitania would
be torpedoed and called on the presl-
dent IN an effort to prevent the sail
ing of the boat, he said In an interview
In Minneapolis tonight.
In what is believed to be the first
admission of the kind by German,
DIR. Friedman said that British ayi-
ators destroyed the German city of
F'reiberg. the German Zeppelin train.
ing ground, and that the London air
raids were In retaliation for the towns
destruction. Official dispatches from
Germany said the city Of Freiberg
was bombed but no serious damage
, was done.
II think myself that am interned