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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-01-10
ANOTHER OCONEEA HEARS
Billy Sunday-Energetic and Enthu-
siastic, But Not Vulgar.

). w. Stribling, an Oconee boy
writing from Lowell. Mass, to his
mother, Mrs. Matte V. Stribling O,
Seneca, recently, speaking of the
famous Billy Sunday, says:
stopped over in Boston Ions
enough as l came back from New
Bedford to go to Billy Sundays af.
ternoon meeting. The tabernacle
certainly is a big building. The,
nave had as many as 10000 people
In it, but it was built for about 12..
600, think. The afternoon was
present there were but about 5000
The afternoon meetings we're never
so full rs those at night. On one
night several weeks; ago the building
was packed full, and people climbed
up thu columns that support the roof,
roostfng on the cross-beams like
birds. Even then all couldn't get in,
and some climbed up on the root and
tried to hear through the ventilators,
but the policemen made them come
down. There were several thousands
turned away that night, and all this
happened in driving snow storm.
When | heard him, Mr.. Sunday spoke
about the twelve tribes of Israel, and
he sure "whipped it out" He said
that God gave the Israclites king
in his wrath, as a punishment and
that kings have been nothing but
punishments ever since. He has a
way Of explaining the Bible that l
never heard before, and he makes it
so clear that anybody can under
stand. suppose that accounts for
his power more than anything else.
! was surprised at finding that he
didn't use as much sensationalism as
had expected. While he is force
full in carrying a point, still he had
straight, sensible facts for his argu-
ments; and as for his being vulgar,
| think that is mostly the imagina-
ton Of some OF the overly fastidious,
who think it too common to mix with
the common people at the meetings.
RE certainly does believe in gestures,
and ] think he is the most earnest
man l ever heard speak. His voice
would stay at the highest pitch for
nearly the entire sermon, and at the
time he climbed up on top of the
desk in the excitement of his point,
he used base ball story as an illus
tration. He was telling about the
player sliding into base, and Sum
day started on one side Of the plat
form and slid across the floor just
as the player did. He then jumped
up and initiated the umpire, yelling
"Safe!" at the top OF his voice.
He is all the time springiug sur
prises, sometimes standing on his
chair, sometimes on the desk, and
lying fiat on the floor with
his head hanging out over the edge
in the faces of the people.
I'm going back to hear him some
time, and | sure do wish you could
go with me. He certainly is a won
derful man.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-01-10
). a. Collins Rode on Train.
(TugaloO Tribune.)

j.. A. Collins, who moved here
from Toccoa, Ga, two weeks ago,
came over on train No. 10. Mr.. Col
lins informs us that it was the first
time since 1865--over 81 years ago.
In 1865 Mr.. Collins promised biM-
self never to ride on a train again.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-01-10
Piles Cured In 6 to II Days

Your druggist will refund money II PAZO
OINTMENT fails to cure any case Of Itching,
Blind. Needing or Protruding Piles in % ID days
The h5st application gives Ease and Rest. SOC.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-01-10

The Qulnlne That Does Not Affect The Head
Because of Its tonic and laxative effect, LAXA-
TIVE BROMO QUININE is better than ordinary
Quinine and does not cause nervousness nor
ringing III head. Remember the full name and
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-12-13
A. w. Gleason

II am getting mighty tired of my job.' I heard big husky
 fellow say the other day. This steady grind at the same thing gets me and l am going to quit. v
 1 might have felt a wave of pity sweep over me for the fellow had I not remembered a picture of his home life. konw his wife has had no change for many weary years. It has been the same ceaseless grind with her. The pay has been small mighty small. The days of rest and pleasure for her have been few and far between. It has been a life of fretful babies, big family washinqs, cooking in a hot, stutfy kitchen ana burning the midnight oil mending torn clothes. She had saved and skipped in order that the big husky husband might have things a little easier. The best dress and hat have been made to do" through several addition al seasons. But she never com plained about getting tired Of her job and wanting change, She never threatened to quit.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-12-13
QUARTERLY EXAMINATION

Notice is hereby given that will hold the regular quarterI, examination in Prescott, Thurs day and Friday, December 20 and q, for the purpose of aseer taining the qualifications 0 those teachers who desire t teach in the public schools c Nevada County
 C. NJ HirSt,
 County Examiner
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-12-13

Little Rock, December 10- One of the important questions considered last week at the an nual meeting of the Insurance Commissioners of the United States, in New York, was that of requiring all fraternal insur- ance companies to go on ad- equate rates. It has been dem onstrated that unless this is done. the proper protection is not provided for the assured. The Ancient Order of United Workmen has for ten years been on an adequate rate, employing the American Experience TabIe used by the otd Hne companies.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-12-13
". q. '. U.
TMRs. JOHN M. PlTTMAN.

We have not said much atout the capital of our nation having gone dry November 1st, but we have thought a great deal about, and the part that the W. C. T. | had in making it dry. We raised the men who were lnstru- mental in bringing this thing to pass-the thing which so many thought would never be done. The w. C. T. U. has been busy in- stilling the holy principles of prohibition and purity in the hearts of little children for 43 years. It has a~en "here a lit tie and there title, silently but persistentIy done through these faithful women, the great army of schools and Sunday Schools until a great host has come to maturity whose life and thought are st rated with the idea of making ls world sober and clean tha ,ne unexpected has really hapfa ned and Wash ington City is d.. in a measure. MT. Randall C California has introd yd, in the pres ent congress, q oil to make t bone dry, ard if it is not done now, t Is on the yay, and vii s9uu #ba the fae Washington has added 10G. 10 Eer popuIa. 6oa since the areak ot the war. aaa it he center of acdstI has become. fer the time tie financial and political caa.eaI of the world.
 Under the operation of the redIight injunction law Wash ington is already a city marvel ously clean. Formerly it is said. numbers of houses of prostitu- ton were near the Senate and the House, near the White House, near department build. ings. Many said these things could not be stopped, that enc flew in the face of nature in try ing to stop them. But three years ago they were stopped.
 Now they are saying that pro- hibition will not work, and that the 17,000 arrests for drunken ness and drink crimes in 1916
 will appear again on the police court dockets of 1917. But Judge
 Pugh says No. :" John C. Laskey
 U. s attorney, says Nc. '
 " ashington City will be. indeed,
 "a city set upon a hill. :" and It
 will be American. Prohibition
 sits triumphant in the Nation g Capital, soon to be the dry cap
 tal ot a dry nation.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-12-13

She never even intimated that she was going to strike for high CT wages. When Saturday night came around she didn't demand "a raise. 7" She is still sticking to her job and oft times huns "Blest Be the Tie That Binds. No wonder hades is crowded -
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-12-13

If you desire any part of the twenty-five thousand acres of the Groves farms, timber or cut over lands in Nevada County, on the ten year payment plan at G per cent interest, then get busy or the other fellow may secure what you desire. Our sales al ready exceed one thousand acres per week and rapidly increasing Call and see us.
 MOORE & MARTIN.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-12-13

Nux and Iron Compourd Tal lets a valuable remedy for a. weak and run down conditions Sl. .O0 per bottle at Hesterly Drug Store.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-12-13
State of Ohio, City of Toledo.

Lucas county. SS Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he IS senior partner of the firm of F. j. Cheney X Co.,. doing business in the City of Toledo. County and State afore said, and that said firm will pay the sum of One Hundred Dollars for each and every case of Cattarrh that cannot be cured by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure. Frank J. Cheney. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this the 9th day of December A. D. 1886. (SeaD
 A. w. Gleason.
 Notary Public. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter, nally and acts directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials. free.
 F. J. Cheney X Co.,, Toledo, o. Sold by all Druggists 75c.
 Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-12-13
VIN0L. MAKES
 GOOD BLOOD
Positive-Convincing Proof

Many so-called remedies for anae- mia are only so in name. Their mak- CTS are afraid to prove their claims by telling what their medicines contain. The only way to be honest with the people is to let them know what they are paying for. Here is the Vinol formula. When the doctor knows what a medicine contains, 1t ceases to be a patent" medicine.
 P Cod Liver and Beef Peptones. Itonand
 f Manganese Peptonates, Iron and Am
 rnonium Citrate, Lime and Soda Giyeero-
 phosphates, CascarIn.
 Any doctor will tell you that the in gredients of Vinol. a5 named above. will enrich the blood and banish anae- mia and create strength. When the blood is pure and rich and red, tAe body is strong and robust
 You can prove this at our expense because your money will be returned f Vinol does not improve yoGr health. For sale by Hesterly Drug Store, Prescott, Ark.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-09-20

Of E. I. O'Brien of Kenosha. The lat
ter became the first speaker on the
Red Cross program and presented Mrs.
L. N. Theirs of this city, who discussed
correlative topic, "The Second Lib
erty Loan In speech characterized
by directness and force, Mrs. Theirs
explained the emergency requiring a
second issue of government bonds and
urged the people of Pleasant Prairie
to support the new movement with the
same hberality accorded the earlier
loan. The applause which followed her
remarks proved conclusively that they
had been effective and that the Pleas
ant Prairie community was ready to do
its part in providing funds for the
present war.
At the conclusion of Mrs. Theirs
discussion DR.. Helen Harbert was in
troduced. With an eloquence that
aroused her audience to frequent bursts
of applause she presented the broader
aspects of the Red Cross work. "We
are in the war to win, she declared,
'and the American Red Cross Associa-
tion is a potent force working for the
only peace that America can consider,
a righteous peace with victory.' Then,
explaining the various tasks performed
by the Rec Cross units at the front,
she convinced the audience of the truth
of her statement and persuaded every
one who heard her that immediate ac-
ton was necessary in every community
of the United States if Prussia was to
be defeated within the next two years.
She was followed on the program by
Earl Marlatt, who spoke briefly of the
work of the Red Cross in maintaining
a fighting morale among the patriots
under fire a1d in conserving the man
power of the United States and her
allies.
Mr.. O'Brien concluded the carnival
of oratory with final appeal for or
ganization. With sincerity and direct
ness he urged the establishment of a
Red Cross branch in Pleasant Prairie
and succeeded in securing the sanction
of his audience. Membership blanks
were Immediately distributed and more
than fifty people were enrolled for Red
Cross work within a very few minutes.
With working membership thus as
sured the results of the evening 8 serv-
ice were still further confirmed by the
election of officers for the new associa-
ton.
In the balloting, which succeeded
Mr.. O'Brien IS masterful appeal, the
following cabinet was elected for the
Pleasant Prairie Red Cross branch:
Chairman, DR.. J. A. Lowe; vice-chair-
man, Mrs. Fred Barter; secretary, Miss
Margaret Cleary; treasurer, Mrs. j. E.
Jones.
At the close of the meeting, in which
these real results were achieved, light
refreshments were served in the base
ment of the church. A spirit of patri-
otism and sociability made the affair
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-09-20

The action Of the regents of the
University of Wisconsin in declaring
that no student shall write a thesis
on the present war, is in keeping with
a lot Of other things that have come
out Of Madison. The war is the real
thing in the life of mankind today and
students are expected to study and
write of real things. Patriotism is
just as necessary in the class room as
anywhere else and it is pretty hard to
be really patriotic today without get
ting the war into it. If some of those
high brows at Madison who slipped
over the belligerent countries are in
danger of having their feelings hurt
they can go back over there' and
teach until the war is over.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-09-20
Guarantor.

1t is declared that many of the pat
rons of the company have already
signed the contracts, but few of the
hold outs" have appealed to attor-
neys. These attorneys are carefully
searching the records of the railroad
commission to find authority for the
increase in rates. They have not
as yet received formal notice from
the commission that the new rate
has been promulgated and it was
supposed that the commission still
had this matter under observance.
just what sort Of an action will be
taken remains to be seen. The COM
pany has insisted on prompt signing
of contracts with the understanding
that if they are not signed the com
pany will not be obligated to furnish
heat. 1t is probable that some action
will be taken by the attorneys for
the patrons within the next two
or three days.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-09-20
AFTER FIFTY YEARS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Matthias Werve are
Quietly Celebrating Their
Golden Wedding Today.

Is matrimony a failure2 Mr.. and
Mrs. Matthias Werve are today answer
ing the age old question with a posi-
tive and unqualified "No" and they
speak from fifty years experience too
On September 10, 1867, they were
united in marriage at the German Cath.
Ollie Church in Kenosha, and since that
time they have shared together the
varied experiences off5ife and love.
"Rev. Father Batter performed the
ceremony said Mrs. Werve today
"and he must have done real we'll
The knot s tighter now than it was the
day it was tied and I guess fifty years
is enough to test its strength. Ali of
our attendants are scattered or dead
now, but we're still together and as
lively and lovely as ever" She look
ed it, too, as she stood in the doorway
all "tricked and frounced" in a dress
of becoming white.
The golden wedding was very quietly
observed. Mr.. and Mrs. Werve have
been at home to their friends all day
but outside of that only relatives have
participated in the nuptial celebration
At high noon bridal dinner was
served at the Werve home on Deming
street. The children of the aged couple
were the only guests and they played
the part of hosts to the bride and
groom Of fifty years ago. Unpreten-
tious but delightful, the luncheon was
characterized by true wedding gaiety
and, strange as it may seem, the Lus.
band and wife of half a century 'were
the gayest and youngest of ali the par.
Elephants in the novel celebration.
Mr.. and Mrs. Werve have lived all
of their married life in Kenosha. AL.
though born in Germany, Mr.. Werve
has resided in this city since his eighth
year and in that time has established
himself as one of it's most popular and
able citizens. He is noted for his in
tense Americanism. On one occasion
while visiting in Japan he hoisted an
American flag to celebrate the glorious
Fourth and spent most of the day
guarding it with a shotgun to make
sure that it was not hauled down by
British o.. japanese. Mrs. Werve be-
fore her marriage was Miss Catherine
Bohrn of Kenosha. Like her husband
she is German in descent but once, al
ways and forever, American in spirit
and like him, too, she has endeared
herself to a large circle of friends by
reason OF her amiability and cheerful
ness.
-Four of the five children born to Mr.
and Mrs. Werve are still living and
are well known in Kenosha. They in.
clude Mrs. Anna Rheinharut of Los
Angeles, CAL; Mrs. Calvin Stewart OF
Kenosha; Charles Werve, the popular
furniture dealer; and Mrs. George w
Taylor, also of Kenosla. Most of the
children were present at the wedding
dinner today and heartily congratula-
ted their father and mother upon their
completion of fifty years of mar
ried happiness
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-09-20
PROGRAM IS IMPRESSIVE
Musical, Dramatic, and oratorical Offer
ings, Arouse Patriotism and Organ
ize Branch Association in
Pleasant Prairie.

With patriotism that approached
religion in its intensity, Pleasant Prai-
RE enlisted for Red Cross work in a
meeting held at the Pleasant Prairie
Methodist Church on Tuesday evening.
An enthusiastic crowd responded i'm
mediately to appeals from the ely
ing Squadron" and as a consequence
Pleasant Prairie now has a Red Cross
branch association with total mem
bership of ffty-twc. The results of
the service were highly gratifying both
to the members of the. local committee
and to the Pleasant Prairie people,
without whose cooperation success
would have been impossible.
A musical and dramatic program pre-
ceded the speeches of the evening and
prepared the audience for the message
of the "Flying Squadron. The offer
ings included p1anU solos by Esther
Halle, Mildred Jones and Marjorie
King, vocal Interpretation Of "Flor-
ian s Song" by Miss Elsie Cox, and
dramatic readings of "By Courier"
and "Mrs. Simpkins' Warning" by
Miss Bernez Lowe and Mrs. G. w. Mar
tin respectively. The numbers were
received with an enthusiasm that com
PEELED encores and that indicated not
only the ability of the performers but
also the fine appreciation of the audi
ence.
To people thus aroused to patriotic
fervor, Mrs. J. E. Jones, the temporary
chairman of the meeting introduced
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-09-20

The people who believed that there
were certain periods of the year when
it was an excellent thing to have a
child whoopirg with the whooping
cough, have all been eliminated now.
There is no time when child should
be subjected to the suffering caused
by this disease. Right now the Keno
sha Health Board is trying to- stamp
out whooping cough. Your real duty
is to help them, even if, it is neces-
sary to have quarantine sign on your
own home to do your bit.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-09-20

Most people today to not pretend to
be satisfied with everything the Presi-
dent does but more and more every
day are certain that the President is
doing the best he knows and that he
knows lot better how and when to do
than some of his most carping critics.
We did not support President Wilson
in the election, but we are supporting
him now and so is every other person
who wants to be a real patriot.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-09-20

The Marinette Eagle Star says:
" Every time we hear of man being
forced to kiss the flag we feel sorry
for the flag" Never thought of it in
this light before, but we agree with
the Eagle Star that the proper way to
serve those disloyalists is not to have
them kiss the flag, but to throw kiss
to the statue of libery as they leave
after being deported.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-09-20

If the people really want a walk out
in the Bonds Woods park district it
might be advisable for the city to build
walk about the sides of the park just
like it makes other property owners
build. Such walk would not in any
way interfere with any handspring
plans for the future and it would help
lot to make it easy to get other prop
erty owners to build walks.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-09-20

Sure, keep the dogs muzzled till
Christmas and then start in again at
New Years. A muzzled dog is the
only kind of reasonably safe" dog
to have running the streets of the city.
And besides the dogs have got used
to being muzzled by this time and they
would feel out of place without the
leather or wire contraption over their
faces.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-09-20
RUSH SIGNING
ON NEW CONTRACTS
CONTINUED from page u

fcer or agent of the Company at vari-
ance with the terms of this agreement
shall be binding upon the Company and
this agreement shall not take eff
feet until approved by the prop
erly authorized officer of the Company.
Dated at Kenosha, Wisconsin, this
........ day of........ 1917.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-09-20
ALL DEPARTMENTS MEET.

The various departments of the
Women IS Auxiliary of the Park Ave
nue. NJ. E. Church will all meet on
Thursday afternoon at $3.50 clock fol-
important meetings. The West Group
will meet with Mrs. Frank D. Brasie
1925 South Rowland avenue, where
Mrs. Grant Ledger will be the assist
ant hostess. The Central Group will
meet at the home of Mrs. F. W. Ward,
421 Sheridan Road, and the East Group
will be entertained by Mrs. A. Van
Westrienen, 169 Deming street, with
Mrs. Gels as assisting hostess. The
meetings will start the fall and win
ter activity of the auxiliary and it is
hoped that large attendance will be
reported from each group.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-09-20

Of course if the Chicago Tribune s
story on "Slacker Russia" making
separate peace with Germany fails to
materialize, the people may forget all
about the prediction, but just think
how the 'Ftime honored Tribn will
say, GIVE told you 500 if Russia does
turn tail and run.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-09-20

And there is still lurking suspicion
that the senate held up the passage of
the liquor provision of the food bill
long enough to let the distillers get
enough on hand to last them for all
the years that war could possibly last.
The way to fool 'em is to confscate
the present stock and turn it into
"spirits" for use in war automobiles.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-09-20

Everything gets monotonops if you
keep at it long enough. Even "going
over the top" becomes an old story.
If you do not believe us just ask Ser
geant Major Mitchell of the High
landers. Going over the top and the
goose step are one and the same thing
to soldier. All that is necessary is to
show him how couple Of times.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-09-20

And when the next Liberty Loan is
placed on sale in Kenosha county the
people in the rural towns must not be
overlooked. These men were sighted
the last time, but some one must be
made a committee of one to see to it
that they have chance to put their
dollars behind their patriotism now.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-09-20

It may be that the city council is
not yet ready to accept the suggestion
of Alderman Sullivan that it secure
a city manager, but the aldermen should
at least be willing to have a ring mas
ter to preside at council meetings.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-09-20

Costa Rica wants the world to know
that her heart is in the right place
even though she may not be able to do
lot of fighting. 1t just goes that
much farther toward making the senti-
ment against Germany unanimous.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-09-20

The men who have taken upon their
shoulders the rebuilding of American
Socialism must adopt as their cardinal
plank, ono compromise with disloy-
atty and dishonor.''