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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-11-02


Miss Eva Larkin is visiting in
Spring l.ed.
Mrs. II. II. Reed of Walpole is work
ing at Ray Metcalf s.
Mrs. Mary Rideout of Weston is q
guest in the family of her son, S. c..
Rideout.
Mrs. Jason Mcpherson of Oxford
vile, n. H., is visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Il. 7. Stevens.
Mrs. Richardson of Newport, n. H..
was recent guest of her sister, Mrs.
C.. II. Comstock.
There will be a demonstration of the
new chemical engine Saturday after
noon at o'clock on the grounds back
of s. NJ. Nutting's buildings.
S. A. Pierce leaves Thursday for
Hartford, Conn, where he will spend
the winter. Mrs. Pierce goes to Green
vile, y. H., with her sister, Mrs. Julia
Lyman, for a visit after which she will
join her husband in Hartford.
Tuesday s storm was the worst in
this locality for years. The rain and
wind combined with thunder and light
ming made the day one not soon TO be
i'' -'''' II. III SOIlt lOcullIlt3 ROADS
were badly washed, but no serious
damage was done to trees or property.
Mr. and Mrs. George Howard and
son, Leon, visited last week with their
daughter Lila, who is attending school
in Wobun. Mass. Mrs Ernest Wood.
niece of Mrs. Howard, returned with
hcm. The party spent Saturday and
Sunday in Townshcnd and London
derry.
The chairmcn of the different com,
mittccs for the chicken pie supper and
sale at the town hall next Wednesday
evening arc as follows; Entertainment,
:drs. J. F. Ward; fancy table, Mrs. G.
b. Han; fish pond, Mrs. Herman Bond;
candy, Miss Florence Wellman; SUD.
per, Mrs. Kate Holton. Supper will be
served from & clock to s o clock. A
short farce will follow, entitled Mrs.
Jenkin s Brilliant Idea.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-11-02
A Card,

Mr.. and Mrs, Parker Fuller and Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Fuller wish, through
the medium Of The Phoenix, to thank
their many friends and neighbors both
IN Putney and Westminster for the love
and kindness shown them in the recent
great sorrow brought upon them by the
death Of their son and brother. Walter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-11-02
WESTMINSTER.
Death of Walter Fuller, Soldier.

The funeral Of Walter J. Fuller, %,
who died at Camp Bartlett early last
Saturday Of bronchial pneumonia was
held at the church in this place Tues
day afternoon at ! o clock, Rev. f. w.
Wild officiating. a quartet sang Beau
tifu Isle OF Somewhere and Abide
with Me. Besides his father and moth
or, he leaves one brother, Henry, who
lives in Westminster. The death of
Walter Fuller, a young man beloved
by all who knew him, cut down by
disease when his hopes were highest
in the desire to serve his country,
causes every thinking person to pause
in sorrow.
All that was mortal of Walter Fuller
was escorted to the cemtery by guards
from Bellows Falls. In the downpour-
ing rain these young men, ten in num-
Der, in silence and sorrow marched to
the last resting place of their comrade,
where military honors were conducted
over he grave. The floral offerings
were the choicest nature could bestow.
1t is needless to say that every heart
"oes out in sympathy to the bereaved
family.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-11-02
Sale of Liberty Bonds.

The town of Putney. with its 500
population. did erandly in. subscribing
for $3.50 in Liberty bonds. The Boy
Scouts secured in small amounts 50. 500
The work accomplished by the Boy
Scouts will bring three United
States war service cmblcmS TO the Put
ney troop. Hence, in due time, three
OF our Boy Scouts will be decorated by
the United States government with
medals of honor for their service in
the Liberty loan campaign. Thus Put
ney has Il right TO be proud of her
troop of Boy Scouts of America and
every parent is honorcd whose boy is
Scout.
In the first Liberty loan IS bonds
were sold III this town with q total of
$1,000. The Scouts gave only onc-half
day to the work and secured $50 in
that campaign.
The Ladies Union Aid society Of
East Putncy will meet with Mrs. David
Smith next Thursday, Nov. s, for Red
Cross work.
The next meeting of the Boy Scouts
will be an important one and each Scout
is urged to be present. Tests in sig
mailing will be given. The Scouts are
planning for series Of patriotic meet
ings in town hall in the near future.
Russell B. Howard of New Haven,
Conn, visited his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
III. G. Howard, last Sunday and left
for Fort Slocum, n. Y, where he has
enlisted as mechanic in the aviation
corps. After few days he will leave
Fort Slocum and 60 to Houston, Texas.
bo I ~ I A.
gregational church held its annual
meeting last Thursday. Mrs. r.. d.
Lord was elected president, Mrs. II. G.
Evcrleth vice president, with Mrs. II.
9 Smith as assistant, Mrs. f. T.. Robert
son second vice president with Miss
Jennie Abbott as assistant. They an
nounce a harvest supper Wednesday,
Nov. II. Thursday at 40 p. NJ the
'church prayer meeting will be held.
Congregational church, Rev. Thco-
dore j. Poelman minister, Sunday
services: 1913 a. M, morning worship
with sermon by the pastor; 12.l0, spe-
cial temperance day exercises in the
Sunday school, Nov. j will be Go
to-Sunday School day. The coming
Sunday at 40 p. M. the Baptist
church will unite with this church in
service 10 near rev. EdW. A. Tuck,
field secretary of the Lord s Day
league. lie is strong and enthusiasts
tic speaker.
James Lahey Of Philadelphia has
been visiting his mother, Mrs. f. +.
Blood, and he spent Wednesday with
his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Laughton Of Dummerston, whose 50th
wedding anniversary occurred on that
day, but there was no celebration.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-11-02

The Ladies' Aid society met Thurs,
day with Mrs. Alfred Ranney for din
ncr.
Rev and Mrs. Walter Curtis returned
home from n two weeks vacation Sat
urd0y,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harlan Goodhuc spent
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-11-02

Young Philander Knox is married
again, his first adventure in the field
of matrimonial endeavor having failed
10 "take. Newspaper readers will
remember the alliance of Young Mr..
Knox with Il saeslady on account of
the spectacle the Knox family made
of itself.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14
JTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY ii, 1917
GERMANY WANTS no DISCUSS
Matters Relative to Present Mode of
Submarine Warfare.

Washington, Feb. I2.--The Uni
ted States has replied to Germany's
proposal OF discussion Of the sub
marine situation by declining to en-
ter into any negotiations while the
proclamation OF unrestricted war
fare remains in effect and until Ger
many restores the pledges given in
the Sussex case.
The State Department to-day
made public Germanys proposal,
submitted in memorandum by DR..
Paul Ritter. the Swiss minister. and
also the governments reply, thereby
confirming fully the announcement
made by the Associated Press last
Saturday.
The communication is as follows:
THE Swiss government has hoen
requested by the German govern
ment to say that the latter Is now,
as before, willing to negotiate, for
mally or informally, with the Uni
ted states. provided that the COM
mercial blockade against England
will not be broken thereby.
(Sisned) 'P. Ritter"
Reply to Germany.
My Dear Mr.. Minister: am re-
quested by the President to say to
YOU. in acknowledging the memoran-
dunn which you were kind enough to
send to me on the 11th instant. that
the government Of the United States
would gladly discuss with the Ger
man government any questions 1t
might propose for discussion were It.
to withdraw its proclamation Of the
31st of January, in which, suddenly
and without previous intimation Of
any kino, it cancelled the assurances
which 1t had given this government
on the 4th Of May last, but that It
does not feel that 1t can enter into
any discussion with the German gov
ernment concerning the policy Of
submarine warfare against neutrals
which 1t Is now pursuing unless and
until the German government re-
news It's assurances OF the 4th Of
May and acts upon the assurance"
No other interchange on this sub
ject has taken place between this
government and any other govern
ment or persons" said Mr.. Lansing.
commenting on this latest inter-
change Of notes.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14
CaTlWnZn Enters Lists.

Washington. Feb. l2.-Revolu-
tion swept MeXico's defacto govern
ment entered the lists as an interna-
tional pcace-maker to-day. With an
adentic note to all neutrals it pro-
posed a joint effort to end the Euro
pean war, to be followed, in the
event Of failure. by the cutting off
OF all exports Of munitions and sup
plies to belligerents.
The communication was handed to
the State Department by r.. p. Ne
gri, charge Of the Carranza embassy
here. 1t was received with express
sions Of mingled amusement and
gravity in official quarters. There
had been no decision tonight as to
the American governments re-
sponse, but the prevailing opinion
was that Secretary Lansing would
reply promptly and briefly, referring g
to the futile effort Of President Will
son to bring about peace, and point
ing out that under existing condi-
tions an embargo on exports would
be a breach Of neutrality.
Among entente diplomats Carran-
Za's action was denounced as ano-
ther evidence Of German influence in
Mexico and as a further effort to be-
cloud the issue and embarrass the
United States In the situation result
ing from Germany'S new submarine
campaign
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14
Locals from Long Creek.

Long Greek, Feb. Especial:
Miss Mary Taylor, of the academy.
spent last Saturday and Sunday at
the home OF Mrs. Thos Ramey.
Mr.. and Mrs. !. w. Henry, Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. l.. Handy and daugh-
tor Mae, all Of Milestone, visited in
our community and attended Sunday
school here last Sunday.
Julius Thrift, Of this community,
was recent guest at the Handy
home at Milestone.
Charlie Phillips, Of Montana, and
Clem Phillips, Of milestone, were
visiting their sister, Mrs. John
Thrift, Saturday and Sunday. They
attended services at the academy
Sunday night.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14
WA NTS TO MEET OLD COMRADES
W. Is. BreaZeale, Of Texas, Planning
to Attend Reunion.

Dallas. Texas, Feb. S.-Editor
keowec Courier: 1t is my intention
to attend the reunion of United
Confederate Veterans at Washing
ton June 4. | will register at the
Texas headquarters. giving my name
and stopping place. am anxious
to meet my old soldier friends and
acquaintances from Seneca City. and
| ask that they, or any one OF them,
call at said headquarters, and If am
out at the time, to register their
names and stopping places in order
that | can look them up.
On my return from the reunion,
will stop off at Seneca City about
June 10th, and will be glad to meet
any of my old friends there.
Texas will be well represented on
the reunion occasion. Many of the
old boys Of the sixties from other
States will be there, and can be cas-
lily located at Texas headquarters.
Respectfully, w. B. Breazeale.
(Mr. BreaZeale was member Of
the First South Carolina Rines.)
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14
Many Lost in Hotel Fire,

Minneapolis, Mimi, Feb. 12.-At
least IS are believed to have lost
their lives by fire which destroyed
the Kenwood Hotel last night The
hotel proprietor says II others are
missing. Many guests of the estab-
hshment lost their clothes in tenn
perature OF ten below zero
Fire started in the basement Of
the hotel and many guests were
trapped in the upper floors OF the
four-stOry structure. The police be-
lieve number Of persons were pre-
clpitated into the basement of the
crumbling floors and were buried in
the debris, over which the thick lay
ers of ice formed. Many OF the 7G
guests were transients and the ac-
tual loss may never be known.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14
STATE WAREHOUSE IN POLITICS
Eohn IL. McIallrin Announces Entry
in GubelIlatOrinl Race.
(The State. 18th. }

(lHe State, 1otn.)
A new political faction was set in
motion last night when the State
Warehouse Association recommend
ed" John l.. McLaurin, OF Bennetts-
vile, for Governor, and Oscar K
Mauldin, OF Greenville, for Lieuten-
ant Governor. Mr.. McLaurin and
Mr.. Mauldin promised to make the
race. Senator j. A. Banks presided
at the meeting.
The action Of the members in in
Producing politics into the proceed
ings has caused split in the ranks
of the State Warehouse Association
When State ticket was proposed
NJ. O. DanZtler. OF Orangeburg, and
II. VI. Cooper, of Wisacky, members
OF the executive committee of the as
sociation, and Il. w. Dabbs, former
president Of the South Carolina State
Farmers Union, withdrew from the
meeting.
In his speech OF acceptance Mr.
McLaurin said that he would make
the State warehouse system an issue
in State politics and that he would
begin his campaign for Governor
next summer He said that he would
rather be Warehouse Commissioner
than Governor, but that the present
administration was unfriendly to the
system and that he would enter the
race to save the State warehouse.
The labor unions anu the secret far
mers' societies will be asked to join
in the McLaurin Gubernatorial
boom.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14
China Enters Protest.

A dispatch from Poking states
that a stern protest against the pres
cnt mode OF submarine warfare bN
Germany has been dispatched to
Berlin. After stating the case as
viewed by the government, the pro-
test concludes:
China, therefore, protests ener-
getically to Germany against the
measures proclaimed on February I,
and sincerely hopes that the rights
OF neutral States will be respected
and that the said measures will not
be carried out. If. contrary to ex-
pectation. this protest be ineffective,
China will be constrained, to its pro
found regret, to sever diplomatic re-
lations. 1t Is unnecessary to add
that China's action Is dictated by a
desire to further peace and the main-
tenance Of international law"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14
Americans Ordered Leave Belgium.

Washington, Feb. 2.--Expulsion
by the German military authorities
OF the American Commission for Re-
lief in Belgium and Northeru
France. after its two and hais
years of devoted service during
which the greatest and most sustain
ed relief work in history was built
up, was officially reported to the
State Department to-day in tele-
gram from Ambassador Page. in
London. The news was received
here with profound regret, the de-
yclOpment being regarded as one OF
the most depl0rable OF the many de-
plorable situations which have re-
suited from Germany's announce
ment of unrestricted submarine war
fare on January 81
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14
Death of Mrs. j. A, Beartlcn.
(Tugaloo Tribune, 13th.)


Mrs. Lucy Bearden, wife Of J. A.
Bearden, died this morning at $50
Mt their home in the Oconee mill vii
lage. Mrs. Bearden had been an in
valid for the past ten years and
death came as great relief to her
sufferings. Before her marriage she
was Miss Doyle and was we'll
known and largely connected
throu ghout the county. She leaves
her husband and eight children to
mourn her departure. -Four Of the
children are married and live in
homes of their own. Mrs. Bearden
was perhaps so years old and was
an excellent Christian, being a M em-
Der of Return Baptist church. Many
friends sympathize with the bereav-
ed husband and family. Interment
will take place tomorrow at II a. m.
in the cemetery at Return.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14
('OnerOSS Dots,

Coneross, Feb. l2.-Special: Mrs.
j. S. Abbott and son Collie visited
relatives and friends in Greenville
recently.
Master John Gibson has been at
home with measles for the past
week.
Miss IneZ Douthit, OF Walhalla,
spent Saturday and Sunday with
Mrs. Fl. j. Hesse and family.
Mr.. Watkins. of Clemson, with
some others who are interested in
the cream route, are to meet Thurs
day at the Coneross Exchange. All
the farmers who are interested in
the cream route should be there.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14
!'eTTistorfY and Staff or To-day.

Washington, Feb. 12.-Count and
Countess Won Bernstorff said fare
we'll to-day to host Of personal
friends made during their eight
years in Washington. All day there
was a stream of callers at the em-
bassy. The former ambassador, his
wife and the embassy staff, will leave
Washington for New York late to-
morrow night to sail for home We'd
nesday on the Danish liner Freder-
lex VIII,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14
Scif-Guiding Torpedo Invention.

WillistOn, n. Dakota. Feb. 11.-A
self-guiding torpedo, based on mag
netic control, has been invented by
Chas. ]. Yield, of this city, grand
son OF Cyrus w. Field, who laid the
great transatlantic cable. Mr.. Field,
in announcing his invention, said
that 1t had been turned over to the
United States government. Recent
official tests, Mr.. Field said, credited
the device with seven hits out Of
eight attempts, whereas the ordinary
torpedo has much smaller average
of hits
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14
Lancaster Nun Shot to Death.

Lancaster, Feb. Walter Ev-
ans, a prominent farmer Of Jones
Cross Roads, shot and killed Ed Bal
ley and wounded his brother, J. Y.
Bailey, in difficulty this afternoon.
1t Is said the trouble was Of long
standing. Evans was shot through
the face. but came to Lancaster and
received medical attention, after
wards being placed In jail. All the
parties are prominent in their COM
munities.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14
Advertised Mail.

The following Ia list OF letters
remaining uncalled for In the Wal
halla post office for the week ending
February 13, 1917:
Mrs. Manda Brown, Miss Fannie
V. Cowen, Blsoie Read, Mrs x.
Sharp. Mrs. Lula Whytt.
When calling for the above please
say they are advertised.
N. FAINT. p. NJ.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14
Indiana Going to Dry Column.

indianapolis, Feb. 9.-Governor
Goodrich to-day signed the State
wide prohibition bill making Indiana
dry on and after April i, 1918. The:
law prohibits the sale, manufacture.
giving away or advertisement of all
alcoholic liquors, except pure grain
alcohol for chemical and medicina!
purposes and wine for sacramental
uses. &
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14
Price Loses His job.

w. w. Price, formerly a we'll
known newspaper man in South Car
olina, but who for the past number
of years has been White House re-
porter for the Washington Star, has
been discharged from that paper in
connection with the recent leak Of
tho Presidents peace message.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14
Birmingham Lawyer Kills Self.

birmingham, Ala, Feb. S-Walker
Percy, former member of the Legis-
lature and general counsel for the
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad
Company, committed suicide late this
afternoon at his residence on High
land avenue. No cause is known for
the att.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14
Lost Life in Cotton Seed.

Lancaster, Feb. 11.--The body of
Waddell Mackey, a 15-year-old ne
gro, was dug out Of the seed Of the
seed house of the Lancaster Oil Co.
to-day 1t is said Mackey dug a hole
in the seed yesterday afternoon to
take nap, a pile OF seed falling on
him.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14

Shoes have been invented from
which the uppers and heels can be re-
moved to enable them to be worn as
slippers.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14
MANY ATTENDED, s. SCHOOL
Notnble increases In AttcntlAncs,
We're Made at Various Churches

Last Sunday was "Come-to-Suu.
daS-School Day" and the people OF
VAIN halla seemed to take no little in.
terest in the event. And Walha,ta
Is no mean Sunday school town ut
that. We give below the regular ca
rol!ment at the various Sunday
schools Of the town, with the attend.
ahcc registered last Sunday. These
figures are rs follows:
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14

Pension funds for municipal en-
ployees have been established in 15t
cities in this country.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14

in shape Mexico Is like an enorm.
Gus cornucopia, with It's opening to.
ward the United States.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14

There are a number Of women min
ers employed in Bohemia, and their
average rate Of pay Is % cents day.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14

Note-Tt is due the two Sund,y
schools Of the Victor Monaghan VII.
lage to say that the figures for these
schools are due to local conditions,
there being many cases of measles
still in the village, and not a few
people convalcscing, but stiIl unable
to go out .v,.
At the Hetrick Hosiery Mill J., vii
lagc no Sunday school services were
held last Sunday. nor. have thees
been services there for a month or
more. This condition Is due to the
epidemic OF measles that has pre-
vailed to Il greater or less extent due
ing the past few. weeks. The aver.
age attendance at this school prior
to the temporary closing was 90.
The records made were very graft.
flying to the different denominations
and their Sunday schools. IT Is felt
that great good has been accomplish
ed, not little interest having beeu
manifested on the part Of those pres
ent last Sunday who had not beeu
regular attendants for some time. \
goodly number Of the recruits" wilt
doubtless continue attending the
Sunday schools.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-02-14

The Tugaloo Tribune gives the f0t-
lowing figures as the attendance in
the West m n q or Sunday orhOolc.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-24

I. Are u. S. Government Bonds.
2. Bear 4 per cent interest.
3. Exempt from normal tax.
4. Sold on mStallments. 81 dOUn
each 500 of Bonds purchased;
SIS Nor. Is, 1917; $40 Dec. Is,
1917; $40 Jan. IS, 1918.
5. Convertible if later bonds bear
higher interest rate.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-24
Liberty Bond Facts

Mature NoU. IS, 1912. but may be
redeemed BY Government on and
after NOU. Is, 1927.
Are transferable and can readily
be concerted into cash at any
time.
Place your order nOlD thru your
Banker. Bond Salesman, Post
master or Department Store-and
get 10 Others to do the same.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-11-15
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

On last Saturday, November 10th,
Mr.. and Mrs. II. FallOn entertained
a Jolly crowd of children at their
home in Delaronde Street, the oc-
casion being the fifth anniversary OF
the birth of their son Pat. The house
was prettily decorated and dainty
refreshments were served. Many
game were played among which was
HeIan's Naughty Baby. The first prize
which was a Red Cross pin cushion,
was won by little. Anna Oxman, and
the second, a Japanese doll. was won
bv Juanita BOttO Dancing was IN
dulged in until a late hour.
The little hostess received many
beautiful and useful presents. Each
child received a hand painted plate
as a souvenir.
Those present were: Katie and
Louise Dennis. Lillian Seward
MYRTLE. Anna and Rosalie Oman,
Iuanita and Evelina Botto, Alba and
Grace Crombie and Betty Guy. Mas
tiers. Kenneth Guy, Audley Botto'
George Dennis, Nelson and Pat Fal'
lon. Miss Mary Riley, Miss Mary
Movers. Mrs. Geo. Botto and Mr.. ana
Mrs. H. Fallon.