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Evening star., 1917-12-10
1HB STORY OF DR..
FRANK CRANE.

DR.. Frank Crane is the special edi-
torial writer for the Associated News
papers, which includes about forty of
the most prominent papers of the
United States.
Among these newspapers may be
mentioned The Washington Star. New
York Globe, the Boston Globe, Chicago
Daily News. Philadelphia Bulletin.
Omaha world-Herald. ST. Paul Dis
patch, Atlanta Journal. Buffalo News.
Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph. Kan
sas City Star. etc.
OF these papers there are over s.
900, 600 readers. To them Dr. crane
writes a frequent message.
In the history of newspaperdom no
editorial service so widespread haS
heretofore been known.
This influence is always sane, opti-
mistic, and ideal. DR.. Cranes writings
are not mere comments upon the events
of the day. He has vision. He has the
heart of great social. economic. and
national questions and making plain
the truth about them.
He is not afraid of being called rad
ical, nor of being called conservative.
Whatever appeals to him to be the
t~u-h he states with candor and con-
viction.
~, crane was born in Crbana. ILL.,,
on May Il, 1851. His father was James
! L. Crane, well known Methodist min
lister Of Illinois.
He received his schooling in the pub
lie schools of Springfield. ILL.,. and af-
/ terward went to the Wesleyan Univer-
| sity of Bloomington. ILL.,, from which
he carries the degree of Phi. B. From
the Nebraska Wesleyan University at
Lincoln he received in 1894 the degree
| of D. D.
From 1882 to 1902 he was pastor of
various Methodist churches in the west
From 1902 to 1909 he was the pastor of
the. Union Congregational Church at
| Worcester, Mass.
In 1909 he resigned his pulpit and be-
gan writing for the newspapers. hav-
ing the conviction that journalism had
a place for articles upon serious. even
religious. topics IL they were properly
done.
When the Associated Newspapers
was formed DR.. Crane was taken on as
a writer of editorials. and this position
he holds at the present time.
Since 1909 he has lived some time in
| Italy. France and England, but at
present resides in New York city.
| DR.. Cranes life is simple and DEM
oc.atic as his writings would indicate
Evening star., 1917-12-10
RECORDS SHOW DECREASE
TN ARREST OF "DRUNKS"

Maj. Pullman. superintendent of
police, has prepared a statement show.
ing the result of the work of the police
department the first month the city
has been dry" as compared with the
corresponding month of the last year,
the last November under the wet"
laws In the matter of arrests for in
toxication the records show a total of
lss arrests last month as against s3s
the corresponding month of last year.
The largest number or arrests for in
toxication one week Of November, 1915.
was 21S, while the largest number one
week last month was II.
Records show a reduction In disor-
derly conduct cases Of 200, housebreak-
ing, IS; concealed weapons. l6, and
cruelty to animals. 8. 1t is Maj. Pull
mans belief that many violations of
the several laws enumerated are COM
mIted by persons while under the In
nuence Of liquor.
Evening star., 1917-12-10

1ncy COulQfl nave UccH HUI 9
becoming if they had been
planned by Santa himself.
Georgette Blouses, hand em-
broidered. while some are
lace trimmed. High or low
neck styles. Flesh or white.
$s.75, $3.50. s9.95 and SII.95.
Blouses in dress models: some
hand embroidered: Others
with lace medallions and
flet lace trimming. A large
variety of colors. SOS, $H.75
to SI4.95.
Lingerie BIouses, made of fine
voiles. all prettily trimmed
with laces and embroidery.
S1.69, S1.95, $z.z5 to SOS.
Complete line of Black Blouses
of china silk. crepe de chine
or peau de lace. $3.50 to
$3.50.
Second Floor-Lansburgh & Bro.
Evening star., 1917-12-10

LalUn Dresses for Xmas
This year. when turned toward giving prsc-
cal things dresses for the little girls would be very
appropriate. Besides, don't believe there little
girl in the world who doesn't like dresses.
Lawn Dresses of fine quality material with short waist
line and bolero effects Trimmed with dainty embroid-
cry They have full skirts Size to years $I25. p
Wolfe and Lawn Dresses trim Dresses of fine gngham>
med with embroidery and chambray dainty
Some with hand styles. High-wast models
shocking Sizes years with full skirts pockets
$500 $500 values at $l95 Sizes to Sl.0o,
md S125 and S150.
Third F1oor-Lansburgh & Bro
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-25
CITATION NOTICE.

The State of South Carolina, Coun-
ty Of Oconee.-(In Court of Probate)
BY v. F. Martin. Esq. Probate
Judge. Whereas, G. j. Hunter has
made suit to me to grant him Letters
Of Administration Of the estate of
and effects of T. J. Hunter, deceased:
These are, therefore, to cite and
admonish all and singular the kin
dred and creditors OF the said
T. j. HUNTER, deceased, that
they be and appear before me, in the
Court Of Probate, to be held at Wal
halla Court House, South Carolina,
on Thursday the I'd day Of August,
1917, after publication hereof, at
II o'clock in the forenoon, to
show cause, If any they have. why
the said Administration should not
be granted.
Given under my hand and seal this
18th day OF July, A. d. 1917.
(Seal.) v. +. MARTIN,
Judge Of Probate for Oconee County,
South Carolina.
Published on the 18th and 25th
days Of July, 1917, in the Keowee
Courier and Oil the Court House door
for the time prescribed by law.
July 18, 1917. 29-30
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-25
IT CAN'T BE DONE.

Scarcely week passes that The
Courier does not receive Il cOmmuni-
catiOn---oftcn several Of thcm--with
no signature attached or accompany
ing the communication. These. often
very rcgrctfully, are consigned to the
waste basket. rs we simply cannot
handle them. There was time when
we used to print articles the authors
Of which we did not know. but that
time has passed. Several threatened
suits impressed upon us the danger
Of printing articles or letters with
out knowing the authors.
We call attention to this fact be-
cause we want to save time and
write something, but are not willing
10 assume responsibility for their
communications. We do not want
the name for publication, but simply
to protect ourselves against having to
assume responsibility for something
appearing in our columns that might
prove offensive to some one, even
though we or the casual reader
would never recognize in the matter
anything OF an Objectionable nature.
We must know the source Of all in
formation that appears in our col
umns, and when unsigned articles are
received they find their way readily
to the waste basket. Two parties
who this week sent for publication
items without signature. If they hap
pen to see this. will understand why
they do not appear.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-25
COnerOSs Local Notes,

Coneross. July 23.-Special: Little
Miss Lucille Todd, Of Pickcns, spent
last week here visiting her friends,
little Misses Celeste walker and Flo
rina Abbott.
Misses Ora and Esta Arve opened
school at Flat Shoals this morning,
Miss Esta being the principal and
Miss Ora assistant. We hope they
may have all success
DR.. a. E. Brown, Of Asheville, n.
G., who Is superintendent of Noun
tain Mission Schools, was here re-
Gently on business concerning the
building OF the boys dormitory at
Long Creek Academy. He was ac-
companied by f. II. Shirley, Of West
minister, a trustee Of that institution.
Misses Matte and Maude Hesse
had as their guests recently Misses
Annie and Ettie Cobb, OF Walhalla.
Miss Clara Lee Ballenger left last
Saturday for Tamassee, where she
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-25

Will Speak at Auditorium July 10Th
in Interest of Red Cross.

Westminster. July 24.-Special:
The chairman Of the auxiliary re-
Gently formed at Westminster has re-
ceived authority to go ahead with
the organizing OF n chapter at this
place to have jurisdiction over Oco-
nee county. If this privilege is met
within two months this chapter will
be the central unit for the county,
but If no chapter is organized then
the authority is void.
j. G. BreaZcale will act as tempo
rary chairman and Miss Maud Simp-
son, chairman OF the local auxiliary,
will serve as temporary secretary. A
nominating committee will be ap-
pointed and present the names Of
four officers and five members of eX-
ecutive committee. These must be
men and women who bear relation
shilF to the whole county and stand
as representative citizens. Only men
and women OF recognized ability are
at the head OF the national. divisional
and State organizations, and the Red
Cross requires the same of a county
and chapter. This statement is made
that the public may understand and
have confidence in the effort on
foot.
ried on through "chapters," which
are permanent local organizations
representing all the local activities
and agencies Of the Red Cross within
their territory. Branches are subor-
dinate parts Of a chapter. having
their own officers and such independ-
ence as the chapters may give them
within the regulations established.
Auxiliaries are temporary local or
CARNATIONS formed for the purpose Of
doing one or more specific kinds of
work and composed Of members Of
the American Red Cross. Members
Of the American Red Cross pay 81
and receive certificate and button.
The American National Red Cross
Is the only voluntary society now au-
thoriZed by this government to rem
der aid to its land and naval forces
in time Of war. The society, how
ever. does not limit it's work to hos
pitfalls and wounded soldiers alone
1t renders aid in time Of great calam-
tiles. floods. fires. famine and unset
tied social conditions. 1t Is not an
organization for nurses and doctors
alone. There is a work for you. It
is not only for women who sew, but
for every man, woman and child as a
channel through which to serve.
Your membership fee of one dol
lar not only entities you to a place
of service for your country, but that
dollar Is used for the care Of wound
cd and needy. Your son. your hus-
band. your lover may not be called,
but somebody's dear one will have to
go. Some one else may sacrifice a
life. Are you not willing to sacrifice
ONE DOLLAR and little time?
Every citizen Of the county Is not
only invited to hear DR.. Josiah
Morse, but you are urged to come and
boost" this work. You cannot al
ford to be "slacker.'
Dr.. Morse will speak at the West
minister High school auditorium
Thursday Of this week, July Goth, at
$50 D. NJ. Don't fail to hear him.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-25
WALHAIIIAA, 8. c.:
WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 1917.
JERSEY BULL ASSOCIATION.

The Oconce County Jersey Bull
Association has recently been charter
ed with capital stock Of 1000.
The officers are j. j. ThOde, presi-
dent; Fl. d. IIuskamp, vice presi-
dent; G. NJ. Barnett, secretary and
treasurer. The purpose Of the asso-
citation is to improve the grade Of cat
tie produced in Oconee county and
at the same time to create an inter-
est in stock raising, to which indus
try our section Is so admirably suit
ed. Up to this time the association
has purchased and placed in different
parts Of Wagener township three reg
istcrcd Jersey bulls.
The officers named for the aSsocia-
ton are we'll known Oconeeans, Dr..
Thode being one Of Walhalla's physi-
clans, Mr.. Huskamp a progressive
farmer Of the EbeneZer section, and
Mr.. Barnett Is Oconce's popular farm
demonstration agent. The Jersey
Bull Association should prove Of
great value to Oconee county.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-25
TRADING WITH THE ENEMY.
Neutrals Must Satisfy U. s. Goods
Not Going to Germany.

Washington, July 23.---The Ameri-
can governments control Of exports
has resulted in an absolute embargo
on cargoes destined to the northern
European neutral countries. Since
the control was made effective lit
tie more than a week ago, not one
cargo, it was learned to-day, has been
licensed for shipment to these ma
tiOns.
The policy enforced Is described as
temporary, to be changed as soon as
It is possible to put the neutrals on a
rationing basis. Despite submission
Of much information by the neutrals
affected, the government considers
that it lacks convincing evidence re-
garding exports from these countries
to Germany, and 1t wants to take no
chances Of permitting American
goods to go through to the enemy.
Goods destined for the allied coun-
tries are licensed without question, as
other neutrals. Some shipments
have been permitted to go forward
to Switzerland, but not until the
character Of the consignee was estab-
lished beyond question.
gotiating with the British for an ar
rangement by which the export con-
troll will supersede the British system
Of granting letters Of assurance. For
| the present, an export control license
| Is no guarantee against British seiz-
ure, and American exporters must
satisfy the British authorities Of their
own good faith and that Of the re-
! ceiVers Of their goods
The Dutch minister, Mr.. Van Rap
pard, has taken particularly yigor-
Gus stand against the government
policy toward the European neutrals
without awaiting the arrival Of the
special mission to leave Holland soon
to negotiate here on the subject, he
has laid before the Exports Counci
detailed statistics to refute charges
that Holland has been developing al
enormous export trade to the centra
powers. The minister told the coun
Gil the total Of Hollands exports has
decreased considerably since 1914.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-25
CITATION NOTICE,
(In Court of Probato.)

The State of South Carolina.
County of Oconee.-By v. F. Martin,
Esq, Judge Of Probate.-Whereas
John +. Craig, c. c. C. p, has made
suit to me to grant him Letters Of
Administration Of the Estate Of and
Effects Of George w. Broom, de-
ceased:
These are, therefore, to cite and
admonish all and singular the kim
dred and creditors of the said
George w. Broom, deceased, that
they be and appear before me,
in the Court of Probate, to be held
at Walhalla Court House, South
Carolina. on Tuesday, the 31st day
Of JULY, 1917, after publication
hereof, at 1 o'clock in the forenoon,
to show cause, If any they have, why
the said administration should not
be granted.
Given under my hand and seal this
18th day Of June, A. D. 1917.
| (Seal.) V. r. MARTIN,
Judge Of Probate for Oconee County.
South Carolina.
Published on the 20th and 27th
days Of June and 4th, 11th, 18th and
25th days Of July, 1917, in The Keo-
wee Courier, and on the Court House
! door for the time prescribed by law.
| June 20, 1917. $3.50
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-25
Bounty Land Local News.

Bounty Land, July 23.--Special:
We are thankful for the sunshine af-
ter the much-needed rains Of last
week. Crops are looking promising
again.
Mrs. J. B. Pickett is spending a
few days at Sandy Springs with her
daughter, Mrs. A. NJ. Milan. She
will visit relatives in Elberton, Ga.
before returning home. The five lit
tie Misses Wright, her granddaught-
ers, also visited, at Sandy Springs, re-
turning home Saturday.
The many friends of w. r. Lynch
will regret to learn that his health is
very much impaired, and will hope
for his early recovery.
Marshall Dendy, of Hartwell, Ga,
visited relatives in the community
last week, returning to Hartwell Sat
urday.
Miss Winona Magill is on a two
weeks visit to her sister, Mrs. w. f.
Crawford, and other relatives in
'Hartwell, Ga.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah Gillison and
family, Of Walhalla, and Burns GILL;
son, Of Clemson, were recent guests
OF their mother, Mrs. ]. NJ. Gillison.
j. Russell Wright has been in the
oonN NoS piN w SSCIlOHS
for the past week.
Rev. I. e. Wallace. Of Seneca,
preached at the school house Sunday
afternoon at S o'clock. He will
preach for us every 4th Sunday af-
ternOon for a few months.
Rev. n. G. Ballcngcr vii. preach In
the school house next Sunday after
noon. A good attendance is expected
The public is invited
Mr.. and Mrs. O. C.. Skinner and
little son. Olan Conway. Jr., and
Major George Butler, principal Of
the Richmond Academy, of Augusta
Ga, returned to Augusta Thursday,
after few days visit at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. D. 4. Perritt
Mesdames S. NJ. Ellison, of Win
ston-Salem, N. c., and w. I. Hutchi-
son, OF West Union, were guests of
Capt. and Mrs. A. Fl. Ellison last
week.
Mrs. Julia D. Shanklin will leave
in few days for an extended visit
to her son, S. NJ. Shanklin, Of Spring
Creek Va
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-25
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
AND DISCHARGE.

Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned will make application
to V. +. Martin, Judge of Probate for
Oconee County, in the State Of South
Carolina. at his office at Walhalla
Court House, on Saturday, August
18th, 1917, at II o'clock in the
forenoon, or as soon thereafter as
said application can be heard, for
leave to make final settlement Of the
Estate of Alvin Lockhart, deceased.
GEORGE LOCKHART,
Administrator of the Estate of Alvin
Lockhart, deceased.
July 49, 1917 29-32
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-25
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
AND DISCHARGE.

Notice Is hereby given that the un.
dersigned will make application to
V. +. Martin, Judge Of Probate for
Oconee County, in the State Of South
Carolina, at his office at Walhalla
Court House, on Saturday, the 18th
day Of August, 1917, at II o'clock
In the forenoon, or as soon thereafter
as said application can be heard. for
leave to make final settlement OF the
estate Of John w. Abbott, deceased,
and obtain final discharge as Admin
istrator Of said estate.
L. D. ABBOTT,
Administrator of the Estate Of John
w. Abbott, deceased.
July II, 1917. 1881
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-25
FROM LITTLE RIVER SECTION.
Patron of School Wants to See Con-
sOlid0tiOn OF Districts.

Little River, July 2O.-Special:
The long dry spell was broken on
the 17th, when the gentle rain drops
came pattering down. The earth is
good and wet this (Friday) morning,
and the rain Is still coming.
The many friends Of Grandmother
Barnes, who resides with her daugh-
ter. Mrs. A. p. Barton, will be sorry
to learn that she Is quite sick at this
time. Her many friends hope to
hear Of her early restoration to
health.
Mrs. Mary e. Holden, who has
been spending some time with rela-
tivcs in Pickens county, has returned
to her home with her daughter, Mrs.
w. NJ. Perry. Mrs. Holden Is the old
est person in our section so far as
the writer knows. If she lives until
the coming autumn she will be 93.
She is enjoying fine health and rests
we'll at night at this time.
j. B. Burgess has smile on his
face. A bouncing boy at his home.
Miss Cary Doyle opened school at
Whitewater last Monday, the 10th.
Her many friends are delighted to
meet her again.
Some Of our young people spent a
most delightful day at Whitewater
Falls recently. They speak of going
again in the near future.
Miss Julia Moore is spending a
| while with her sister, Mrs. Cox, of
| Pickens county. Mrs. Cox has been
very sick. However, her friends are
delighted to hear Of her Improvement
at this time.
Mrs. Tom P. Alexander, OF Newry,
| Is spending Il while with her GRANDPA
ther, e. A. Perry. since the death Of
Mrs. Perry. Her many friends are
glad to meet her again. She has
been away from this section for sew
eral years.
Master John D. Holden, after
spending some time with his grand
mother, Mrs. J. S. Holden, has re-
turned to his home in the Cheohee
section.
Messrs. Porter and Stephens. OF
Pickens county, were threshing grain
in this section the past week. They
threshed 53 R bushels Of nice rye for
E. A. Perry and Mr.. Brewer.
Mrs. +. E. Corbin is now making
her home with her daughter, Mrs. II.
w. Burgess, of this section. We join
her many friends in welcoming her
to our midst.
Now, Mr.. Reader, how about see
ing Little River School District, No.
SO. and SmeltZer, No. rs, consolidate
ed, and pulling to have good school?
There are only about 80 pupils in the
two districts and the school houses a
little over mile apart. If the
school was i'm the center, not a single
child would have to go more than a
mile farther to school. Then why
will we not try to have a better and
more up-to-date school? Now, Mr.
Patron, if you cannot help in this
matter, will you not keep quiet and
let the children have a good school
Hoping to see this new school in q
flourishing condition in the near fu,
ture, beg leave to be
A Patron.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-25

will open school to-day Miss Balien-
ger Is graduate Of the Central High
School. We wish her great success
in her first school as teacher.
r.. D. Alexander, Jr., who is spend
ing tho summer here, went to Green
Vile Thursday to visit his parents.
He was accompanied by his cousin,
Wilton Cobb, of Oak Grove.
Mrs. John Fl. Alley and little babe,
of Charleston, were guests Of Misses
Annie and Minnie Butler not long
ago.
Miss Daisy Hesse spent several
days last week in Westminster visit
inS her sister, Mr.. G, F, Davis.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-25
THE FIRST CALL TO OCONEEANS.

There Is no little interest attached
to the selective draft, and this inter-
est seems to have increased with the
passing days rather than abated.
On the second page this week will
be found a list Of 1862 names, each
preceded by serial number-ar-
ranged there just as they were drawn
in Washington last Friday and Satur-
day. There were 10.500 numbers
drawn. Oconee's highest registry
number was 2,l99; therefore, so far
as Oconee is concerned all serial
numbers above 2.l99 are ineffective.
Oconee Is called on to furnish
Isl men OH this first call. Allow
.ance is made. however, for cXemp-
ti0ns, hence double that number, or
1862, have been chosen to appear be-
fore the exemption board at such
time as the board may, in the near
future, designate. Notice Of this
date will be given each man who has
been drawn.
Should it be found that out OF the
first draft Of 1862 men, lSl are not
found fully meeting the requirements
for service in the army, other num-
bers. as they We're drawn in Wash
ington, will be taken and the men
whom tncS represent VIII De called
before the exemption board. 1t is
thought that Oconee's full quota on
the first call will be gotten from the
list published by MS this week.
In this connection it Is, we think,
well to caution any against present.
ing fimsy or inaccurate grounds for
exemption. Good grounds If exist
ing should undoubtedly be presented.
and all such will have careful consid-
Grafton at the hands OF the exemption
board. Trivial, frivolous or un-
founded excuses should not be put
before the board. These gentlemen
will have enough to do to give con-
sidcra ton to proper and well-founded
reasons for exemption as they appear
to the applicant. A safe rule to ap-
ply in the premises is for each man
drafted to weigh well the difference
between an excuse" and reason"
il one must seek an excuse" for
not serving. better not say anything
about It. If one has a treason" to
present, there should be no hesita-
ton about putting it before the
hoard
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-25
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND
CREDITORS.

All persons indebted to the Es-
tate Of G. Il. WALTERS, de-
ceased, are hereby notified to make
payment to the undersigned, and all
persons having claims against said
estate will present the same duly at
tested within the time prescribed by
law or be barred.
(MRS.) BESSIE l.. WALTERS,
Administrators OF the Estate of G. E.
Walters, deceased
July IS 1917 29-32
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-25
THE CITADEL
THE MILITARY COLLEGE OF
SOUTH CAROLINA.

Announced as Distinguished Mill
tary College" by U. S. War Depart
ment. Full courses in Civil Engi-
neering, Sciences, English and Mod
ern Languages. Confers B. S. and G.
E. degrees.
A scholarship worth $500 a year is
vacant from Oconee County, and will
be filed by competitive examination
at the county seat on 10Th day OF Au-
gust, 1917.
For necessary information and
blanks, apply to
COL. O. j. BOND,
The Citadel,
CHARLESTON, 8, G.