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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-27

I'll she had become terribly burned
all over her body.
Mr.. fuckers clothing had become
ignited from that of his wife. but.
after seeing her safely out OF the
house, which is built over the water.
he hurried back to extinguish the
flames, SEEMING to have lost sight OF
the fact that he was on fire. After
extinguishing the flames in the house
he jumped overheard. but his cloth
ing had been literally burned from
his body. leaving it and his face
blackened mass.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Tucker were
badly burned, the former from the
ton of his ankles to the top OF his
head and Mrs. Tucker from her an
kles to the lower part OF the neck
It is supposed that Mr.. Tucker must
have inhaled the flames from his
burning clothing but. in any event II
is said that the burns received by
them would have so injured the blood
vessels of the body to have finally
caused congestion of the lungs.
II was thought. at first. that there
was some possibility of Mrs. Tuckei
surviving but she was the first &c
pass away.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-27
u. S. NAVY YARDS NEED
MANY MORE MECHANICS
Civil Service Secretary at Tampa
Makes an Appeal to the Men
Of This Section

Many OF the United States navy
yards are In serious need OF mechan-
les. according to q statement Just is-
sued by Arthur G. Watson. local sec
ietary OF the Civil Service commits
sion at Tampa. Vacancies in the po-
sitions slited exist In the navy
yards as enumerated below:
Navy yard. Portsmouth. N. H.:
Flange turner's. shipfitters. ship
smiths, boatbuilders.
Navy yard. Norfolk, Va: Machin-
lists. sailmakers. shipfitters.
Navy yard, Philadelphia, Pa:
Poat builders. shipftters. ship
wrlghts. boilermakers' helpers. drill
lers.
Picatinny Arsenal. n. J.: Tin
smiths, machinists.
Navy yard. Charleston. s. c.:
Anelesmiths.
Navy yard, washingtno. d. c.:
Drop forgers. boilermakers. tool
Intermediates. wood patternmak-
ers. machinists (all rouna,.
, Navy yard. Boston. Mass, Ship
filters. ~
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-27
new DEMURRACE
Rates AGREED
ON; $500 DAY
FOR 4 DAYS AND
$500 THEREAFTER
(By Associated Press. y

Washington. April Railroads
OF the United States and chief ship
pers represented in the National In
dusirial Traffic Lea2ue. agreed to the
new demurrage rates. which provide
after May charges of two dollars
daily for the first four days each car
Is detained alters its arrival at des-
tination. and five dollars daily there
after.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-27

case is docketed for trial in the Mont
gomery county circuit court next
Tuesday. The high social standing of
both the accused man and his al.
legged victim. together with the deep
mystery enshrouding the motives for
the tragedy. combine to give promise
of one of the most sensational trials
that has taken place in Virginia in
many years.
Young Heath was shot and killed
in the home of Professor Vawter on
the campus of Virginia Polytechnic
Institute. at Blackburg, on March
13. At the time of the tragedy he
was guest at the Vawter home
Heath died two days after the
shooting. On his death bed he
made sworn statement which is
said to have revealed considerably
more In relation to the case than has
been given out by the authorities
The other occupants of the Vawter
household have maintained absolute
silence.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-27
TO TRY A PROFESSOR
ON A MURDER CASE
virginian Is Under Indictment for
Killing Young Man While Guest
In His Homo

Roanoke, Va, April 26.-With the
near approach OF the date fixed for
the trial OF Professor Charles f. Vaw-
ter, under indictment for the alleged
murder of Stockton Heath. Jr.. inter.
est in the celebrated case has In.
creased to a noticeable extent. The
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-27

In two weeks time the FIRE depart
ment OF Fort Myers will have add.
tional equipment In the shape Of q
light chemical truck. an done has
Just recently been purchased by tn
City Council.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-27
GERMANS CLAIM
SUBMARINE
Successes GREAT
AND LOSSES SMALL
(By Associated Press. ;

Berlin, April 1T is of'cially
announced that the minister of the
navy. Won Capelle, told the Reich
stag main committee that the sue
cess of the submarines continued
great and their losses small. He pre-.
diets their expectations against
England will be realized.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-27
Hearings Start May l
(By A Associated Press

Washington. April 81 Hearings
on the general increase of freight
rates will start before the interstate
commerce commission on May |
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-27
Violent Earthquake
Is Recorded
(By Associated Press. J

London, April 81 There was q
violent earthquake Thursday at
Tuscany and Umbria, many being
killed. and there was considerable
property damage at Monterchi, near
the capital Of the Province OF Arez-
20. according to Rome dispatch.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-27

The splendid factory building for
the Sponge Exchange Cigar Com
pany. OF Tarpon Springs, has been
completed. and will shortly be occu-
pied by that concern.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-27
GERMAN DESTROYERS
ATTACK BRITISH
COAST; z KILLED
3 INJURED
tBy Associated Press. }

London, April 27.-German de-
stroyers attacked Ramsgate last
night, 1t was officially announced,
killing man and woman. injuring Z
a man and two women, and damag-
ling twenty-one houses before being
driven of.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-27
Trade Tariffs
(By Associated Press. }

london. April 27.-Andrew Bon
ar law announced the Imperiar War
Conference had endorsed preferential
trade tariffs between the different
parts Of the British empire. No
change will be made. however, dur
ing the war.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-27
Appeal Of Governor
(Py Associated rress. ]

Amsterdam, April 27-The Ber-
lin newspapers published the appeal
OF General Groener, director OF mu-
nltions supplies. saying "our army
needs arms and munitions. Did yo1r
not read Hindenburg's letter? How
dare you defy him."
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-27
Senate Introduces Bills
Which viii CurtQiI GOp'S S
AppOintipe Powers
GOVERNOR MUST MAKE HIS APPOINTMENTS BEFORE SENATE
90URNS and OLD OFFICERS WILL HOLD OFFICE AFTER TERM
EXPIRES UNTIL SENATE MEETS AND PASSES ON SUCCESSORS

'ome a law without his signature,
but the Governor will not veto il.
as some of his Jacksonville friends
had hoped.
"'he Senate unanimously sustained
the veto of Dade county detective
bill because Hughlett requested that
action.
Farris introduced bill app~oprl-
aiing five thousand dollars for a
bronze statue of Edmund Kirby
Smith.
Faton introduced bill fer a high
license on users of coupons or trad
ing stamps
MacWilliams introduced local
bill creating a court of record in st.
Johns county
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-27
Service Club Bill Passes
tBy II. A. Felkel.)

tBy II. "A. felkel.b
Tallahassee, Fla, April 27.-The
Davis bill extcrminating service
clubs in wet cities pass the House
today and goes to the Governor. 1t
will go into effect July |.
The Farris local bridge bill passed
the House today. having previously
passed the Senate
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-27

avenue
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-18
WEDNESDAY, JULY ~, 1917.
"WASTIG NOT-WhNT NOT"

We have had called to our atten-
ton the fact that there are gardens
IN Walhalla to-day in which there are
vegetables rotting, going to waste.
And this while there are instances Of
actual want among some Of our
poorer citizens. who do not possess
and are unable to buy these things.
Would it not be better to help some
poor person to get these things which
20 so far in piecing out the ration OF
the human nbeing-eSpecially so In in
stances where poverty adds to the
distress that high prices have
brought to many--than to let the
vegetables rot and waste?
Thinl, about this. If you have
more vegetables and fruit than you
can use, find some poor person whom
they will benefit and give them a por-
tion from your abundance. Don't
hunt your neighbor OF comfortable or
ai!lucnt means, who doubtless has as
much as you, and certainly enough
for home needs. but look about for
some one to whom these things will
in reality prove a God-scnd
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-18
New Hope Locals.

New Hope. July lG.-Special: \
nice rain would help crops. Every"
thing seems to be needing rain, and
the farmers are beginning to think
Il drOuth has come.
The prOtracted meeting will begin
at this place on the thir0 Saturday in
August. Everybody bear that in
mind and let's try to have an cold
time revival"
We are glad to make announce
mcnt that the great evangelist, Engi-
nccr Fant. will preach at New Hope
church next Sunday afternoon, July
22d. at $50 o'clock. Everybody is
invited to attend this service We feel
that great good may be accomplished
in this service.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. VI. Glazencr and
baby, Of Newry, are spending several
days at the home OF the formers par.
! ents, MIR. and Mrs. w. II. GlaZencr.
Miss Pearle White left last Satur-
day for Brasstown, near Long Greek.
where she will teach school. Her
many friends wish her success.
sam TipEctt is visiting relatives
and friends in Peizcr.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-18
CITATION NOTICE,

The State Of South Carolina, Coun-
ty Of Oconee.-Un Court Of Probate)
BY v. F. Martin, Esq, Probate
Judge.-Whereas. G. ]. 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
admonlsh all and singular the kim
dred and creditors Of the said
II. 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 on the Court House door
for the time prescribed by law.
July IS, 1917. 29-30
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-18
Fnil'vtJw Locals.

Fairview. July 17.-Special: Mrs.
Herman Biggerstaff and son, S. c.,
OF Grecnrille, are visiting at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. S. G. Biggerstaff.
Misses Josephine and Willie Alex
ander and Lottie Wyatt have return
ed to Rabun Gap, Ga.
Miss Marion Richardson, Of
Greensboro. n. c., visited her cou-
sins, Misses Hassie and Ocalla Hub
bard, last week
The friends of Miss Marie McClain
will regret to learn Of her having
fever. We hope it isn't a serious case.
Jay Hubbard visited in Atlanta last
week. and while there attended the
Masonic meeting.
Miss Frances Coffin, Of Charleston
who has been staying at High Falls,
stopped over in our community a few
hours Friday on her way to Spar
tanburg and Fletchers, n. G.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-18
CITATION NOTICE,
Gin Court Of Probate. }

The State of South Carolina
County Of Oconee.-By v. f. Martin
Esq, Judge of Probate.-Whereas
John T.. Craig, c. G. 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 kin
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 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 June, A. ID. 1917.
lSeal.) V. T.. MARTIN,
Judge Of Probate for Oconee County
South Carolina.
Published on the goth and 27th
days Of June and 4th, 18th, 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, 1917-07-18
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 11th
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.. ID. ABBOTT,
Administrator of the Estate Of John
w. Abbott, deceased.
July II, 1912. 1881
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-18
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!. SCHOOLS OPENING. !.
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Ebcnezer School, July 23.

The patrons of Ebenezer Graded
School are hereby notified that the
summer term will begin on Monday,
July 23. 1t is earnestly requested
that every child in the district to be
enrolled this session be present on
the opening drv and continue pres
cnt every day .. his scholastic year.
We have secured the services OF
three experienced teachers for this
year. and We desire Il full enrolment
and regular attendance. The fol-
lowing teachers have been elected:
John B. Compton, who served in the
capacity OF principal two years at
Picket Post and two years at Earle's
Grove. will have charge as principal; !;
Miss Bessie Gaines, who has taught
in our school three years, will have
charge of the intermediate depart
ment, and Miss Bertha Brucke, who
has served in our school two terms
will have charge Of the primary de-
partmcnt.
The cooperation OF all the pa
irons is most earnestly requested by
trustees and teachers. All the pa
irons Of the school are very cordially
invited to be present on the opening
day to greet our incoming teachers,
and to assure them Of our undivided
support and complete cooperation in
the work which is both theirs and
our. J. II. Cason, Clerk.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-18

Tho government corn crop esti-
mates show that the acreage and
condition indications point to an in
crease in the Southern corn-growing
States OF 06,026,000 bushels in en-
cess OF last years crop--an increase
Of 2 per cent. Last years crop in
the States Of Virginia, North Caro-
lima, South Carolina. Georgia. Flor
ida, Alabama, Kentucky and Tennes-
see was 493,236,000, and this years
estimated crop will be COL. zee 900.
1t may he that there will he among
lis those who will be ready to cry II
told you So the allusion being to a
big crop that will probably not bring
all that was indicated when the cam
paign for increased crops was made
Look at the bright side however.
and ask yourself if it is not better to
have corn to sell at from $l.25 to
$3.50 per bushel than to have to buy
II. as many farmers have recently had
to do, at from $l.75 to 500 per
buShcl?
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-18

Walhalla is glad that the Short
Course for Girls was held in our
midst last week. 1t was a diSapDOint-
mcnt that not all Of the young ladies
VINO were designated to take the
course were able to be present,
but 1t vas pleasure to have among
us those who were here, along with
the instructors 1t is certain that
much good was accomplished not
only for the girls OF the Short Course,
but for the public in general, for
there we're lot a few ladies Of the
town and outlying communities who
availcd themselves OF the oppOrtuni-
ties alfo' led for obtaining informa-
tion along number OF lines. TO Miss
Ruth Berry, the efficient head OF the
Home Economies Department in our
county, IS due in great measure the
success OF the course. Miss Berry is
energetic in her efforts for the girls
Ct G,opre and untiring in her work
Of bringing to the attention Of all the
people the necessity for conservation
Of foods. This great work that is be-
ing done under the direction OF the
general government Is going to DC
wOrth thousands OF dollars TO our
state i'm the immediate future, and
the more distant. future holds in
store its billions for our State
thro"''l an awakening Of the public
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-18
COncrOSS News Notes.

Coneross, July 16.-Special: Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. Roy Alexander and lit
tie son Frederick, of Ardmore, Okla,
arrived here July Sth, having come
from Oklahoma in a Ford. They re-
port a pleasant trip and were on
their way eight days. They are
spending some time In Highlands and
will visit their numerous relatives
here before their return home.
Miss Jessie Barker and brother, J.
c.. went to Pulaski Saturday. Miss
Barker will begin her school work at
that place to-day. She is an energetic
girl and will make successful
teacher. Mr.. Barker returned yes
terday.
Mrs J. b. Suddeth. Of Saluda, S.
c., spent last Wednesday and Thurs
day at the home OF Mrs. Mary Dill
worth.
Miss Marion Rickerson and little
brother Paul. Of Greensboro. n. c.,
are visitors at the home of their un-
Gle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. S. NJ.
Hunnicutt.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Alexander and
children were spendthe-day guests
Of relatives in and near Walhalla
last Saturday.
hii D. Oilile SdlSOu, Ol HluSo
Spring, S. c., was visitor at the
home Of Mrs. Mary Dilworth recently.
Miss Esta Arve is back home again
from Anderson, where she attended
the Piedmont Summer School.
Miss Selma Doyle, Of Walhalla, re-
turned to her home yesterday. after
spending week with relatives here.
Mr. and Mrs. j. l.. Duckworth and
three children, Misses Ada and Clara
and Waster Walter. we're visitors in
Pickens county last week.
Little Miss Marion Alexander. Of
Westminster. Is spending some time
at the home Of her grandparents. Mr..
and Mrs. w. o. Alexander.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-18
IIlG THANK. IL. FOR THE RAIN,

'Werc getting some nice showers y
we venturcd to remark to Il man Mon
day after one Or two slight showers
had fallen. barely w"tting the
ground, but still putting the atmos-
phcrr in real Showcr-drawing condi-
ton.
Yes" was the response, "and
they amt coming any too soon.
either" was the response. coming in
half complaining sort Of way.
"And just in the nick Of time. -
would, We think. have been Il more
reasonable response. for while we
have been getting it good and hot =.
and things were beginning to get
pretty dry and parched, we can see
no reason for complaint.
In this God-favored country OF ours
we have got so much to be thankful
for that we really do not realize
when we are well off. If a wind
comes along in the growing season
and blows our corn and cotton around
little, we whimper like spoiled
children, when our ncighbors in
other States less favored than ours
are busy possibly gathering together
the fragments Of their homes. and
frequently burying their dead, after
a tornado, or cyclone, or cloud-burst,
or some other catastrophe.
We need to learn to take Providen-
tial visitatiOns as they come "and
murmur not. There never was a
situation SO bad that it might not be
worse. Let's turn that sentence over
couple OF times in our minds and
give 1t careful consideration. At any
rate, let's cut out the complaints
about those things Of which God AL
mighty knows more in one second
than we would ever know if we had
been born at the beginning Of time
ard should live till the end of It,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-18
Card OF Thanks.

I desire to extend sincere thanks
to friends and neighbors who so
kindly lent assistance and so gener-
ously came to our aid in our recent
bereavement in the accidental death
Of my husband, J. NJ. Grogan, who
was struck by lightning. These kind
acts and words OF sympathy will ever
he remembered by me and mine, with
the prayer that none may be called
on to undergo similar bereavement
Mrs. Katie Grogan.
Wolf Stake, July ID.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-18

mind to the necessity for outstanding
all resources and to fuller apprecia-
ton Of the reckless waste to which we
as people are so prone. The bene-
fits OF the Short Course are manifold.
but were there no other result than
this awakening along the line Of
wastcfulness on our part, this end
would moro than Justify the labor
and expenditure put forth by these
demonstrators and the government,
under whose direction the work is
conducted.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-18
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND
CREDITORS.

All persons indebted to the Estate
Of JOHN w. ABBOTT, 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.
H. ID. ABBOTT,
Administrator Of the Estate Of John
w. Abbott, deceased.
July II, 1917. 1881
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-18
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 year is
vacant from Oconee County, and will
be filled by competitive examination
at tho county seat on 10th day Of Au-
gust, 1917.
For necessary information and
blanks, apply to
COL. o. j. BOND,
The Citadel,
(IAII.ESI0X G q
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-18
LA,UN DRY.

Have your laundering done by the
Gainesville Steam Laundry, oldest
agency in Oconee. Prompt service.
Work and prices guaranteed.
Laundry called for and delivered in
town. Out-Of-t0wn customers will
leave packages at Gillcspie's Pressing
Club. For further information phone
No 101.
j. II. EARLE, JR., Agent,
Walhalla, s. G.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-18
The Flat Shoals School

will open next Monday morning, July
23d. with Miss Esta Arye as principal
and Miss Ora Arve, assistant. All
pupils OF the school are urgently re-
Qucsted to be present on the opening
day. Trustees, patrons and friends
Of the school are urged to cooperate
G.. T.. Head.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-18
KcOwce School, July 2:s.

We are requested to announce
that the Keowee Graded School will
open next Monday, July 23d. J. H..
Earle will be in charge as principals; !;
Miss Addie Davis and Miss Ellie
Hunnicutt, intermediate department.
Patrons are urged to have their chill
dren in school at the opening, and to
cooperate heartily with the trustees
and teachers
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-07-18
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
AND DISCHARGE.

Notice IS hereby given that the
undersigned 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 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 IS, 1917. 1892