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Baxter Springs news., 1918-08-02
LARGE FORCE ON SEWER
Have Engaged q Ditehing Machine
and Air COmpressOr-Things
Moving Nicely.

Superintendent Of sewer construc-
ton, Mr.. Wygle, says he has 120 men
at work this morning and that every
thing is going farward in good shape
The city council has contracted for Ne
rent of a ditching machine and an-air
compressor. They have gone 80 far
as to have strings on q second ma
chine and compressor If the first does
not fill the bill. More men are wanted
on the sewer work. It Is undeFsteod
that Ib % 200 men can be used on the
Baxter Springs news., 1918-08-02
MAKING The CONVICT USEFUL

New Jersey is preparing to employ
its convicts in the construction Of
highways and the operation Of state
farms. Freight congestion upon the
railroads of the east is fast transfer
ring local traffic to motor trucks, and
this Is adding to the demand for good
roads. Convict labor is the only kind
of labor that may be employed in
building highways without. interfering
in any degree with, war activities
Hence the mOvement-whieh is. gaining
ground everywhere to employ state
and, municipal eOnvicts in road I'M
Baxter Springs news., 1918-08-02
NEWS AND COMMENT

James X. Kidd don't claim to be
lawyer, but he does claim to know
when he is legally right. The Other
day Mr.. Kidd acted as his own attor-
ney in police court. Mr.. Kidd was
sued by Attorney Station for $16. Mr.
Kidd claimed he didn't owe it. He was
so convinced he didn't owe it that he
said he didn't need an attorney and
plead his own case before Judge Eng
lish. After listening to the pleadings
of Attorney Station and Mr.. Kidd the
Judge, without moments hesitation,
decided in favor of Mr.. Kidd. All of
which shows that Mr.. Kidd is re-
sourceful and very clever. However,
as friends, we advise him to steer shy
of like cases in the future for the legal
profession covers up many a pitfall
for the uninitiated. While the case Is
decided insofar as the judges decision
IS concerned and the whole matter was
good natured on all sides, it is not
unlikely that the case will 60 right
through all the courts to the national
Supreme court before it is finished. 1t
,ught to, according to precedent. At
my rate Mr.. Kidd has the laugh on
Mr.. Station and Mf SSs6tOn enjoys it
Is much as anybody. .'-
Baxter Springs news., 1918-08-02
ENROLMENT OF STU
DENT NURSES RESERVE

During the two weeks from July 20
to August II under the Woman's Com
mittee, Of the National Council Of De
fense an important campaign win be
made throughout the nation to recruit
Baxter Springs news., 1918-08-02

able to get hold of, we find that some
Of the old boys, with due respect to
their memory, had about the same get
rich quick ideas that some people have
in this generation. When they want
ed to cut a mans throat they did it
a little rougher than some of the more
genteel crooks do it today.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-08-02

Mrs. Ethel Woods, who has ben
visiting in Fairview, No, returned
home Tussday.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-08-02

Mrs. U. T. Gaba, of Joplin, visited
Mrs. Jas. Harmon Monday.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-08-02

NJ. E. Reynolds, foreman at the
Daily Citizen office, has forsaken
home ties and familiar spots up at the
county seat and moved his family OF
four fine boys, a wife and a little
daughter to Baxter Springs, where he
will become a part and parcel of the
community. "Mick," as he is famil-
iarly known to the printer boys, is a
has lived in Kansas all of his life eX-
cept for a couple of years in Arkan-
sas. Mick lived at Columbus for sew
en- years and he says he couldn't stand
it to live in the country any longer
hence he moved to Baxter Springs.
1t is limited by some Of the advance
salesman that he government call for
the conservation of certain of the raw
materials will bring forth styles call
ing for yet more scanty woman's
wearing apparel. Any comment on
this subject would be irrevelant and
immaterial.
Along with recommendation of the
Mayors stand regarding the Empire
District Electric Company's service in
this city, the Chamber of Commerce
officers and directors in a communi-
cation addressed to the city admins |
tration mentioned the matter of cost |
Of extensions in this city. The electric
company charges $S5 each for the set
ting of poles for an extension. Mayor
Wright had previously taken up this
matter with the State Utilities Com
mission and ascertained the company
we're well within their rights in this
natter and the city had no jurisdiction
,ther than police-which recourse is
always open. (The city can prevent
,Oles from being set, which they don't
want to do, but they cannot prevent
he Empire people from charging for
hem.) For the side of the Empire
'eople the matter shows another col
r. They don't want to set any poles
[ they can help it. 1t seems this COM
any is hard hit by the war just as all I
theirs and there is no money in set
ing poles-even at $S5, and they are
cry loath to make extensions at any l
gure. Copper wire and many other b
ems are out of sight. The Empire I
are making quite an amount r
Improvement in Baxter Springs r
- +E'tE 4
Speaking of Chas. Wells, our coun- r
Imam from the first ward, he went to q
icher Tuesday and jay drove right b
p in front Of the police station and II
as arrested, fined, liberated and on H
q way before he'knew what had hap q
med. The amount he was divorced a
ON being S10.50. Some Of the eOun- u,
lnien said they could notice a sort
undorcurFonf Of bittarness IN Mr..
Baxter Springs news., 1918-08-02

The City Attorney is preparing q
crusade against those in Baxter
Spring who have not paid their poll
tax. Arrest is one of the dire con-
sequences apt to fall upon those de-
linquent. The city clerk reports that
this source Of revenue has yielded to
the city $119O this year. 1t is rather
cheaper to pay than to have a little
list of costs tackled on to the tax.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-08-02

Quapaw is said to be the first town
in the Komspelter district to respond
to the call for the organization nOftA
mining exchange in the district n
Baxter Springs news., 1918-08-02

If the council is sometimes wrong it
is always well.to remember that the
mayor is always Wright.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-08-02

The city council cut off Mr.. Moore
without a Schilling.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-08-02

In reading up. ths Cherokee county
history and some notes We have BEEN
Baxter Springs news., 1918-08-02

Chas. Wells told the old story Of
the cheese and the grandstone about
checking up Docs books, but Doc said
he had inherited quite a bit Of the
system and as he checked up '1Ong"
instead of "short" he was given lit
tie ovation,
Baxter Springs news., 1918-08-02

Doc Fail turned in his report as city
clerk Tues. night and officially resign
ed, in favor of w. P. Howard. Doc
will spend all of his spare time be-
tween this time and the fall election
in securing votes for himself for the
office of county sheriff-high sheriff.
Mr.. Howard had. his bond present,
which was approved. Mayor Wright
sOlemnly "swore in" Mr.. Howard. AZ
ter the regular form of swearing in
the mayor quite as solemnly mention
ed other duties that Mr.. Howard will
have to perform, among them: Heed
every call Of the mayor, be responsible
to the mayor and council for every ac-
ton, cut all the weeds in town; look
after all the dependent widows in
town, ETC., and a final demand that Mr..
Howard buy a box of cigars for the
mayor and council-at once. This Mr..
Howard did and the reporters and on
IoOkers-including James X. Kidd and
Henry Horton-came in for a smoke
1t Mr.. Howard's expense.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-08-02

Pvt. John r. Greene,
Group Ell, Gun Sheds, M. o. 7. Co.
Fl. Riley, Kas.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-24

Every cent given to Red Cross War Fund goes for
War Relief.
Tho American Red Cross Is the largest and most
eficient organization for the relief Of suffering that
the world has ever seen
1t ID today bringing relief to suffering humanity
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-24

BY helping the starving women and children in
the ruined districts of France and Italy it performs
a distinctly military service. A soldier who knows
that Red Cross is helping his family fights with
renewed spirit.
Thus does Red Cross help to win the war.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-24

both military and civil, in every war-torn Allied
country.
1t is made up almost entirely Of volunteer work
ers, 100000 unselish Americans.
It is there to help our soldier boys in time Of
need.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-24

Congress authorizes it.
President Wilson heads IL
The War Department audits its accounts.
Your Army. your Navy, and your Allies enthusi
astically endorse it.
Twenty-Five million Americans have Joined It
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-24
OF Them We Ask Their Lives:
~ OF You Only Money

There only way give the Red Cross till your
heart says stop. little contribution is only save to pride.
This not to say that contributions Of dollar Of
only one nickel are not desired and NEEDED THEY ARE!
No tell you how much you ought to give Except this:
that Oer There the need great that only by cutting the
quick only by giving all that you think you give and then
more-on by giving little of your but much Of
only by taking from children and from your wife and
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-24

For you to give S. when you give $5or you to give
SIS when you give $780, give 500 when you
give $500s to dodge the heaviest obligation that this
has laid upon you Remember, this is NOT chary:-ths
is DUTY
from YOURSELF the needs Of the who fighting for you
Millions Of loyal Americans will pledge part Of each
months earnings during june july August and September
$lOOOO0O00 must be raised in America week.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-24

c. w. WHiTEHAIR sAYs-"If you and give all Of
our time and most of our money to War Relief Work,
we still unworthy to touch the bood-stained gar
ment of the man who goes over the top"-C. w. White
hair, Y. NJ C. A. worker who has been all European
battle fronts.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-24

To Help Win The War
This Space is Periodically Donated by
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-24

What Will You Do To Help?
Red Cross End War Fund May 1917
500, 000 900 be raised in America in one week
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-24

THE GREAT CENTRAL TEA CO.
THE BOSTON STORE
JORDAN, McMANUS, HUNT & WATERMAN
RICHMOND TIRE SERVICE
CHENOWETH AUTO co.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-10-30
i. !. j. !. j. !. i. j. !. !. ]. j
!. RED CROSS NOTES. 4.
Walhalla Branch, y.
!. j. !. !. i. j. !. i. J. j. ].

Next Thursday has been set aside
as "Mending Day" at the Walhalla
| Red Cros rooms, and the members
are urged to be present ON that day
and help with the mending Of num-
ber Of shirts for the soldiers. These
garments have all been carefully
! washed and put In sanitary condi-
| ton, so no one need fear infection.
The Bureau of Aircraft Produc-
ton Of the War Department has re-
quested the Red Cross to give the
widest possible publicity to the vital
need Of walnut wood for use in the
making Of aeroplane propeller blades
and gun stocks. The matter is ac-
cordingly being brought to the at
tention Of the entire Red Cross or
| ganization In all parts Of the coun-
try, with the request that the state
ment be read in all chapter, branch
and auxiliary work rooms, posted on
bulletin boards, inserted in local
| newspapers and in all other ways
given full publicity.
The Bureau of Aircraft Production
| states that walnut has been found
to be the best and most desirable
wood in the construction of aeroplane
propeller blades and gun stocks. Both
of these are essential parts of war
machinery. Walnut trees are scat
tered through different parts Of the
United States, growing in small
groups, and in taking the necessary
steps to see that the trees are made
available to the government, the own
ers. OF trees have an opportunity to
demonstrate their patriotism in a
most practical and effective manner.
Only a part Of the lumber produced
from each tree can be used, and the
government cannot, therefore, buy
the trees from the owners. When the
trees are sold to a saw-mill whcih
has a government contract for lum-
Der for propeller blades or gun
stocks, this wood will be sorted out
and put to the uses OF which it Is
best adapted. Owners OF walnut trees
can probably find out in their COM
munities which saw-mils have gov
ernment contracts; but if this infor-
nation Is not available, please write,
giving the number of trees and thcir
location, to the Ordinance Depart
ment, Procurement Division, Small
Arms Section, Washington, D. c."
Let every one help the government
In locating these trees and in getting
their owners to take steps to have
them put in this very necessary war
use. Mrs. J. A. Steck,
Publicity Chairman,
Walhalla Branch.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-10-30
CITATION NOTICE.
lin Court OF Probate. )


The State of South Carolina
County of Oconee.-By v. +. Martin,
ESQ, Judge Of Probate.--Whereas
]. r. Johnson has made suit to me
to grant him Letters Of Admins
tration OF the Estate Of and Effects
OF S. c. Biggerstaff, deceased
These are, therefore, to cite and
admonish all and singular the kim
.dred and creditors of the said
S. G. Biggerstaff, deceased, that
they be and appear before me, in
the Court Of Probate, to be held
at Walhalla Court House, South
Carolina, on Wednesday, the 1 9Th day
Of November, 1918, 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
10th day Of October, A. D. 1918.
(Seal.) v. f. MARTIN,
Judge Of Probate for Oconee County,
South Carolina.
Published on the 30th day of Oc-
tober and 9Th day OF November, 1918.
In The Keowee Courier and on the
Court House door for the time pre-
scribed by law
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-10-30

Sheriff, H. B. Campbell.
Return School House-W. II. vii
liams, D. w. Jaynes, ]. w. Graham.
Tokeena-J. A. Patterson, j, A
Callahan, w. H. Simmons.
Oakway-W. c. Myers, j. A. Eu
banks, w. w. Bearden.
Tabor. Wrinn, w. B. Knox, A
A. Morehead.
Madison-W. ]. Walters, J. r.
Spencer, j. A. Cook
Westminster c. p. Mills, A
Gaines, R. B. Honea.
Richland-J. P. StribIing, r. M
Davis, Chas. l.. Werner.
Sencea-R. M. Tribble, j. L. Mar
EFT, J. G. Harper.
Clemson College-E. G. Whjtten,
Z. G. Newman, A. G. Holmes.
'NeWry = c l. Anderson, j. r.
Crenshaw, II. R. Keith.
keowee School House-J l.. Kc]l.
j. A. White, j Fulton Hunnicutt.
High Falls-J. M. V. Clark, John
d. Bowers, Robt. A. Craig.
Salem-T. M. Littleton, Jr., Rev.
G. R. Abercrombie, p. l.. Green.
Jocassee-J. T. Hinkle, II. j. Pat
terson, A. l.. Whitmire.
West Union-Mack Neville, w 7,
Hutchison, ]. H. Adds.
Walhalla-T.A.Gr Grant, Fre1 White,
II. B. Shelor.
Picket Post-I. L. Garrison, w N,
Todd, H. NJ. Harkins.
Tamassee-W. J. Beard, II G..
Jones. J. e. Kelley.
Little River-D. e. Nicholson. A.
P. Barton, c. S. Talley.
Wolf Pit-F. l.. Moody, ]. Brad
ley, John S. Sheppard.
Double Springs-W. B. MongoId,
j. d. Handy, w. r. Hunt.
Long Creek. B. Phillips NJ. D.
Lee. G. w. Smith.
Damascus-M. II. Lee, D. l.. Car
ter, Clifton T. Carter.
Holly Springs-B. NJ. Lee, A. B.
Blackwell, Roland Cobb
Tugaloo Academy. p. Powell,
w. G. Adams, w. Y. Smith.
The Managers at each precinct
named above are requested to dele
gate one of their number to secure
boxes and blanks for the election on
SATURDAY, November I'd, 1918, at
Walhalla Court House.
w. A. GRANT,
w. H. TALLEY,
G. w. DAVIS,
commissioners Of State and County
Elections for Oconee County, s. c..
October 25th, 1918.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-10-30
MASTERS SALE.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF OCONEB.
In Court of Common Pleas

In Court Of Common Pleas.
Pursuant to decree Of the afore-
said Court, In the case named below,
| Will offer for sale. to the highest
bidder, In front of the Court House
door, at Wal halla, South Carolina, on
Monday, the 4th day of November,
1918, between the legal hours Of sale,
the tract of land below described:
J. P. Stribling, Plaintiff,
against
Mrs. s. J. Reeves, j. C. Reeves, w..
e. Reeves, Mrs. Alice Higley, D..
NJ Reeves, Mrs. UZelia Cease and
Mrs. Maggie Howey, or, If she be
dead, Gas defendants. whose names
are unknOwn), her issue and her
and their heirs-at-law and dis
tributes, and all persons entitled
to claim under her, them or any
of them; and all other persons, If
any, names, locations and ages un-
known, claiming as heirs, devisees
or grantees by, through or under
w. j. Reeves, deceased,
Defendants.
All that certain piece, parcel or
tract Of land lying, being and situ-
ate In the county of Oconee, State
aforesaid, containing forty-two (42)
acres, more or less, and adjoining
lands Of G. f.. o. Mitchell estate,
l.. O. Pitts, Blair estate, and lying
on the east side Of Blair Mill Creek
and being the same tract Of land
decided to w. j. Reeves by Frank
IA. Shirley on January 1st, 1914.
Terms OF sale-CASH on day Of
SALE
That in the event of the failure
of the purchaser or purchasers to
comply with the terms Of sale within
five days from day Of sale, the Mas
ter do re-advertise and resell said
premises on the following salesday
or some convenient salesday there
after, at the same place and on the
same terms as heretofore set out,
at the risk of the former purchaser
or purchasers; and that he do con-
tinue so to do until he has found a
purchaser or purchasers who COM
ply with the terms OF sale.
Purchaser to pay extra for papers
and stamps.
w. o. WHITE,
Master for Oconee County, s. G.
October 18th, 1918.--42-44
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-10-30
NOTICE OF ELECTION,
Stale of South Carolina,
County Of OcOnee.

Stale of South Carolina,
County Of Oconee.
Notice is hereby given that the
General ELECTION for State and
County OfTicers will be held at the
voting precincts prescribed by law in
the said County, on TUESDAY, No
yember 5th, 1918, said day being
Tuesday following the first Monday
in November, as prescribed by the
State Constitution.
The qualification for suffrage:
Managers Of Election shall require
of every elector offering to vote at any
election, before allowing him to vote,
the production OF his registration
certificate and proof Of the payment
of ell taxes, including poll tax, as
sessed against him and collectible
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-10-30
Rainfall and Temperature.

Below Is record Of meteorological
observations taken by H. w. Brandt,
cooperative observer OF the Weather
Bureau Of the U. S. Department Of
Agriculture, during the week ending
October 81, 1918, at 7 D. IN. (The
instrumental readings are from gov
ernment standard instruments ex-
posed in the manner recommended
by the chief Of the Weather Bureau):
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-10-30
Gard of Thanks.

Groves TasteIess chill Tonic
destroys tho snalaral GERMS which are transmitted
to the blood by tho Malaria Mosquito Price 6Oc.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-10-30
Tho (luIalne Thst Does Not Affoc. the Head

Tho lul9lne Thst Does Not Affect the Head
Because of It's tonic and laxative effect, LAXA.
TIVE BROMO QUININE Is better than ordinary
4uinine and does not cause nervousness nor
look for the signature OF Il. w. GROVE. soc.
Gard Of Thanks.
Editor Keowee Courier:
| wish to thank the good people of
Oakway and surrounding community
for the kindness that was shown me
IN my recent bereavement in the
death OF my beloved wife. May God
abundantly bless them all.
." Giles f. Brown
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-10-30

A Joint Resolution to Amend Sec
tion 20, Article III, Of the Constitu-
ton by Inserting after the Words
"Viva Voice." the Words Except by
Unanimous Consent"
A'Joint Resolution Proposing an
Amendment to Article X Of the Con-
stitution by Adding Thereto Section
10, to Empower the City Of Abbe-
Permanent improvements.
A Joint Resolution to Amend Ar
ticle x G0) OF the Constitution by
Adding Thereto Section IT, to En-
power Any or All Incorp porated Cities
and Towns to Assess Abutting Prop
erty for Permanent improvements
A Joint Resolution to Amend Sec
ton Of Article VIII Of the Consti-
tuition, Relating to Municipal Bonded
Indebtedness, by Adding a Proviso
Thereto as to the City OF Orange
burg.
A Joint Resolution Proposing to
Amend Section II Of Article VIII Of
the Constitution Relating to Munici-
pal Bonded Indebtedness.
A Joint Resolution to Amend Sec
! ton 7 of Article VIII and Section 5
of Article X, Of the Constitution, so
as to Exempt the Cities Of Rock Hill
and FLORENCE from the Provisions
Thereof.
A Joint Resolution Proposing an
Amendment to Article x Of the Con-
stitution by Adding Thereto Section
16, to Empower the Town OF Pen
dleton to Assess Abutting Property
for Permanent improvements.
Managers Of State Election
The following Managers Of Elec-
tion have been appointed to hold the
election at tie various precincts in.
Fair play-SD. VI Wright, L. p.
Marett, s. l.. Leathers.
South Union-J. e. Farr, Ottie
Burriss, E. G. Harris.
Earle's Mill. s. Smith, l.. II.
Richey, w. D. Giles.
Providence--C. NJ. Mize, J. b.
Lfgon, j. G. Boggs.
Friendship--M. T. Conwell, o. E.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-12-20
cap n Jim Squires,
Veteran Engineer Of
w. ga. Passes AWAY

MARIETTA, Ga, Dec. 19.--''Cap'n'
Jim squires Is dead. This popular
old railroad engineer, who has been
identified with railroads since the
Civil war. died IN Marietta Wednes-
day afternoon at the age Of seventy
six.
For nearly fifty years he was in
the service OF the Western and At
lantic railroad. retiring Ave years
ago. During the Civil war he piloted
locomotive between Atlanta and
Chattanooga. he was always known
as the "cap'n" ana few railroad men
in the country could boast OF more
friends.
Before street car line was es-
tablished between Atlanta and Ma
rietta, Captain Squires drove the
Accommodation" between the city
and this town and was regarded as
an engineer whose efficiency was as
pronounced as his popularity. He
was for some time official smoke In
Spector in Atlanta.
Captain Squires IS survived by
three sons, j. H, r. L. and T. L.
Squires, and three daughters, Mrs.
Harry Williams. Mrs. T. G. Hunter
and Miss Evie SQuires. The funeral
will be held Friday at the First
Methodist church and DIR. W. 7.
Handy and DR.. J. II. Patton will
O1iiciate.