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ROAD BUILDING IS AN ENGINEER.
ING PROBLEM


Highway construction has reached
such proportions and expenditures
have become so enormous, that the
probleri threatens to become one of
prime economic Importance to the
country at large.
The amount of road money eXpenl-
ed in the United States of America is
in excess of $500 100000 annually.
The popular opinion that money
spent on engineering is wasted, is
clearly fallacy. What Commercial
organization would appropriate huge
sums Of money for any purpose with
out making provision for the proper
expenditure of the funds?
The old hit-or-miss expenditure of
money is an economic waste.
The proper handling of tobacco
crop Is the result Of training and ex-
perience; SO is the rider of a winner
4, of the Kentucky Derby.
Why should we have the construc-
tion Of our roads Involving an expen-
diture Of large sums each year, to an
unframed man?
You would not think of allowing a
carpenter design steel bridge You
would secure some one. who knew
steel and bridges.
Even as the proper spacing Of rivets
In that bridge is problem. for train
ed mind; 80 is the economic location
Of a road, its drainage, its grades, the
sizes Of its bridges and culverts, the
selection and placing of the surfacIng
material, a problem requiring the
knowledge Of a man skilled on that
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time. Don't go about your routine af-
fairs dreading the coming of the dark
hours; and above all, don't hold your
neighbor up to tell him how you
never closed your eyes all night"
when, as fact, you had a good many
hours of sound slumber.
The public ledger., 1918-03-18

quiet life is generally good sleeper,
for such a person is more than apt to
be temperate in his imaginings.
Any doctors will give you the regu-
lation prescription of food and exer-
else for sleeplessness; but another
good cure is to forget it in the day
The public ledger., 1918-03-18

Sincere and constructive criticism the conduct of the
useful thing But all be careful that neither
ing criticism tends the slightest degree to divert decrease
the haess with which all support and reinforce the president
and his officers carrying this warEhu letter the
Congress Of National Service.
The public ledger., 1918-03-18

However appalling situation, there spring
certain Tightening of the heart This especially happy fact
this since leaves everybody free carry his determination
to persist in the things he do to help win.
The public ledger., 1918-03-18

The fellow who stands in his own
light isn't throwing anybody else In
the shade.
The public ledger., 1918-03-18
SPENDING 100000 MEN

Word from Germany that the military leaders have fig
ured out that they smash through the front
expenditure of 100000 and that they willing pay the
cost
Hndenbug and Ludeno said to have guaranteed
at this price The kaiser hesated realizing that million add
ed Germany would
remnant of But he finally consented and gave the
word to go ahead.
The situation inevitably reminds of the celebrated remark
Artemus Ward during the Civil War; 'Im determined this
war if takes the last drop of my blood-reaons!'
What it that Hindenburg Ludendor and the
their military ring determined to bolster up their waning prestige
and it takes the last fighting Germany They II
keep spending long the will stand for it,
The public ledger., 1918-03-18

Now that Dr. Garfield has abolished the heatleshday
hope the coal man will have heart and do likewise
The public ledger., 1918-03-18

Many man never thinks of putting
his best footforward until he has had
his leg pulled. Il
The public ledger., 1918-03-18

Senator Gainger remarks that the Congressional Record is
only uncenored publication have and the people ought
to have the privilege of reading it,
Thanks senator The public will feel more like avaing itself
the privilege thought when the and representatives them
selves stop nkerng with that mendacous document give
Congressional Record that prints congressional speeches they
actually delivered
The public ledger., 1918-03-18

carload Of coal consigned to P Morgan confscaed by
the fuel administrator Mr. Morgan didn't need it. He's got money
to burn
The public ledger., 1918-03-18
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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-07-10

joined the navy about year ago, has
been wounded and is now in hos
pital in France receiving treatment.
Mr.. Coe was engaged as a stoker on
one of the convoy ships, but was
transferred to the position Of a gun
ner, and his wound was received
while in action on the 21st of June.
The convoy and transports were at
tackled by a bunch of five German
submarines, which opened fire on the
American boats, and the fire was re-
turned with vigor. One of the shells
fired from submarine, however,
burst so close to that part of the ship
In which young Coe was stationed
that splinter from the she'll struck
him In the side, breaking several
ribs and making an ugly wound,
though not very serious one. Four
Of the submarines, it is reported, got
away, though probably damaged,
while the fifth came to the surface
and surrendered to the Americans.
1t was noted that the submarine had
no captain when prisoners we're
counted up, and it was discovered
that the captain was dead and was
being towed by a rope behind the
submarine. Nothing is known as to
whether he was accidentally drown
cd and his comrades had been inter-
rupted in the work OF rescuing the
body, or If he had been killed by the
submarine crew, The fact remains,
however, according to the report,
that the body was tied fast to the
submarine by rope about the cap
tain's neck, and the body was being
towed through all the movements of
the sub, sometimes on the surface,
sometimes being submerged. Young
Coe Is recovering from his wound,
which, while ugly and painful. is not
considered a dangerous one. He and
Edwin Hughs, Of Walhalla, enlisted
in the navy service at the same time.
They are cousins, young Coe being
son Of Mrs. S. Fl. Coe, Of Richland,
while Edwin Hughs Is a son of Mr..
and Mrs. M. T. Hughs, of Walhallu.
Edwin is still in the radio service,
presumably at some point on the At
lantic coast, though possibly now in
the foreign service.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-07-10

Major Mitchell fell from his seat and
his body struck almost at the feet Of
Lieut.. McCafferty. The body, which
landed head first and was badly man
gled, was left at the field until to-
night, when 1t was brought here. The
airplane. single scatter scout, went
skimming on without a pilot for half
mile and then fell 500 feet, COM
pletely demolished
AS soon as he was informed Of the
accident Major Luckie, senior medi-
cal officer at the field, with two la
dies, went to Mrs. Mitchell and in
formed her Of the death of her hus-
band. She received the news calmly
and asked to be allowed to remain
alone. She also stated she desired to
make the trip to New York unaccom-
panied. The body was sent from
here to New York tonight.
(John Purroy Mitchell was a ne
phew of Capt. John G. Mitchell, a Con-
federate soldier, who was killed in
defense Of Fort Sumter. Several
years ago the late John Purroy Nit
chel went to Charleston and visited
his uncle's grave.)
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-07-10
MAJOR mitchell MEIyrs DEATH.
Former Mayor OF New York Killed at
Gerstner Aviation Field.

Lake Charles, La, July 6.-An ex-
animation Of the wrecked airplane
from which Major John Purroy Nit
chel, former Mayor Of New York,
and an officer in the aviation section
of the signal corps, fell to his death
at Gerstner Aviation Field early to-
day revealed that the safety belt was
unfastened at the time Of the acct
dent, causing Major Mitchell to fall
when the plane went into a nose
dive at height OF about 600 feet.
Major Kirby, commanding officer at
the field, declined tonight to specu-
late as to why the belt was unfas-
tened. 1t Is rule, he said, that all
flyers fasten themselves in the plane
with the belt before ascending. The
investigation has not been complet-
ed, Major Kirby stated.
Major Mitchell, in excellent spirits,
went out to the field early this morn
Ing with his instructor, Lieut.. John
McCafferty, also OF New York. The
instructor remained on the ground
to observe the students climbing op-
erations. When about 600 feet up
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-07-10

ly injured, but nothing serious. Ad-
ger Adds and Hamp Morton are the
original flghters-that Is, the first
row was between these two, and nei-
ther was then hurt to any extent;
S. NJ. Morton had his arm badly
bruised and injured; Jesse Rowland,
a grandson OF 8. M. Morton, was cut
on the neck with a knife. Harley
Morton, Jesse Morton and Harvey
Morton were uninjured. 1t is said
that shotguns, heavy sticks, knucks,
axe handles and knives were used
very promiscuously and with a reck-
lessness that induced several by
ISLANDERS to "move on" at good gait,
some entering stores at the front
door and beating hasty retreat
through the back door Both rows
took place on Main street In West
Union, directly in front Of the store
building belonging to Strother G.
Phinney. Physicians here gave at
tention to the injured, and 1t was
but a brief encounter. Preliminary
hearing was waived and all parties
were released on bond. For some
time the Mortons and Addises have
been estranged over personal mat
ter.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-07-10
Fight in West Union Last Saturday


What came near being a serious
affair took place at West Union last
Saturday afternoon, when two fights
took place, about an hour apart.
About o'clock in the afternoon Ad-
ger Adds and Hamp Morton became
involved in controversy of some
kind, hot words bringing on blows.
The two young men were separated,
however, and those who had wit
messed the mix-up supposed that the
incident was closed. But they were
mistaken About an hour after the
encounter between the two young
men 1t was noticed that Hamp Nor
ton was back in the same vicinity,
and 1t was not long after the arrival
of the old combatants until a new
row was In progress. In this there
were several new entrants, and
things began to look decidedly fav-
orable for real storm after the brief
calm. 1t was between 5 and 6 O'Clock
when the wounded" began to arrive
In Walltalla for treatment, and as
best wc can learn the casualty list"
embraces the following names, Will,
brief statement OF the nature Of
the wounds sustained: Miles Adds
received a lick on the head from a
stick, and q cut on ono ear; Adger
Adds was struck over the head with
the barrels Of double-barreled shot
gun; Hamp Mcrton's arm was slight
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-07-10
Death Of Mrs. Jesse G.. Sanders.

The body of Mrs. Jesse c. San
ders, who died In Atlanta last Mon
day. arrived In Walhalla yesterday
afternoon and interment was made
about $50 o'clock. Immediately af-
ter the arrival OF the train here, Mrs.
Sanders had been in feeble health
for some time, and some months ago
moved to East Point, Ca, to reside
with daughter, Mrs. j. Ed Mulkey,
but later went to Atlanta for the
purpose Of receiving treatment at a
hospital. 1t was discovered that she
was suffering from an abscess on the
lung, for which an operation was
performed about three months ago.
A second operation was necessary,
and the interval between operations
was spent at the Wesleyan Hospital.
Death came as the result of the sec
ond operation. Mrs. Sanders was
we'll known In sections of Oconee.
Before marriage she was Miss Lucy
Miller. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. J. Miller, Of the Coneross Sec
ton. Her father died q number of
years ago, but her mother survives,
and still resides at the Miller home
stead in the Coneross section. Mrs.
Sanders was the widow of the late
Jesse C. Sanders, who died about
four years ago. She is survived by
nine children--three sons and six
daughters. One son, Lewis, Is in the
army IN France, having gone over
with tho 11Sth Infantry, Of which the
old Butler Guards formed the base.
She is also survived by three broth
ers and one sister-Ervin M. and
John w. Miller, Of the Coneross sec
ton; J. w. Miller. Of Martin, Ca,
and Miss Emma J. Miller, Of Cone
ross. Mrs. Sanders was little more
than 44 years Of age, having been
born in the early part OF 1874 She
was consistent member of the Wal
halla Baptist church, with which she
had been identified for many years,
and her life was consistent with her
professions. There are many friends
who will learn with deep regret Of
her death. The interment took place
In Westview cemetery, the service
being conducted by Rev. l.. w. Lang
ston, pastor OF the Walhalla Baptist
church. The Courier joins with
other friends OF the family In ex-
tending sympathy to the bereaved
ones. J. w. Miller, OF Martin, Ca,
attended the funeral
John Coe Injured by Shell Fragment.
Information has been received
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-07-10
Sol diers' Comfort Kits.

A great many ladies have already
filled comfort kits for the soldiers,
but still there are others who
haven't; and to these we extend an
invitation to come to the Red Cross
rooms and get bags to fill, for Tin
July especially there seem to be
more men going into training, and
each man must have a kit, for away
from home the bags must help do
what the women would do If they
could" These bags contain needles,
thread, buttons, safety pins, powder,
soap, postal cards and pencils.
Let us have full corps OF volun-
teers for filling the comfort kits.
Mrs. II. r. Hughs.
For Comfort Kit Committee.
Killed Wife, Daughter and Self.
Kittrell, N. c., July 6.--~Oscar w.
Blacknall, a prominent business man
OF this place, just after the noon meal
to-day, shot and killed his wife and
his daughter, aged "a, and then
with the same weapon, killed him-
self. No one was at the home when
the shooting occurred except tho
three persons who are dead. Tho
family and close friends of Blacknall
attribute the deed to temporary in-9
sanity, superinduced by oyer-work. ~
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-07-10

I hereby announce myself candi-
date for Representative from Oconee
county, subject to action of the vot-
ers in Democratic primary elections.
J. r. ORR
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-07-10
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the House Of Representa-
tives, subject to the action Of the
Democratic voters of Oconee in the
approaching primaries.
JAS. II. BROWN.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-07-10
FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR.

| hereby announce myself O can
didate for Supervisor of Oconee, sub
ject to the will of the voters in the
Democratic primaries. will appre-
ciate your support. w. r. HUNT.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-07-10

l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Supervisor Of Oconee Coun-
ty, and pledge myself to abide the
decision Of voters in the Democratic
primary elections.
T, E, SANDERS.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-07-10

| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the Office of Supervisor of
Oconee, subject to the rules of the
Democratic party and the !. ill of the
voters Of Oconee county.
w. w, ARDEN
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-07-10

| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office Of Supervisor Of
Oconee County, subject to the rules
and regulations of the Democratic
party. II. G. WALKER.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-07-10

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Sheriff of Oconee County,
subject to the action of the voters in
the Democratic primary.
w. M. ALEXANDER.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-07-10
i T. :. j. f. !. j. j. j. !. !. !.
i. CANDIDATES. =.
!. ANNOUNCEMENTS. =.
!. i .Ss !. j. !. i. !. !. i. !. !. .is
FOR SHERIFF:

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Sheriff of Oconee County,
subject to the action of the voters in
the Democratic primary elections.
w. F.. ORR.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-07-10

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Sheriff Of Oconee county,
subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic voters in the primary elections.
JAMES M. MOSS.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-07-10

Information has been received
to the effect that John Coe, who
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-07-10

| hereby announce myself O candi-
date for Sheriff Of Oconee County,
subject to the choice of the voters in
the Democratic primary elections.
LUTHER a. MARTIN.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-07-10

l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Sheriff Of Oconee County,
subject to the action of the voters in
the Democratic primary elections.
w. Nj. KAY.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-07-10

John Coe Injured by Shell Fragment.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-07-10


Il CANDIDATES j.
!. ANNOUNCEMENTS. !.
4 4 i + !. !. !. i. j. i. !. !. i.
FOR SHERIFF:
l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Sheriff of Oconee County,
subject to the action of the voters in
the Democratic primary elections.
w. f. ORR.
| hereby announce myself O candi-
date for Sheriff of Oconee County,
subject to the choice of the voters in
the Democratic primary elections.
LUTHER a. MARTIN.
| hereby announce myself q candi-
date for Sheriff Of Oconee County,
subject to the action Of the voters in
the Democratic primary elections.
w. NJ. KAY.
hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Sheriff Of Oconee county,
subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic voters in the primary elections.
JAMES M. MOSS.
l hereby announce myself q candi-
date for Sheriff Of Oconee County,
subject to the action of the voters in
the Democratic primary.
w. M. ALEXANDER.
FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR.
I hereby announce myself q can
didate for Supervisor of Oconee, sub
ject to the will of the voters in the
Democratic primaries. will appre-
ciate your support. w. r. HUNT.
hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Supervisor Of Oconee Coun-
ty, and pledge myself to abide the
decision Of voters in the Democratic
primary elections.
T. Z. SANDERS.
hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office of Supervisor Of
Oconee County, subject to the rules
and regulations of the Democratic
party. II. c. WALKER.
| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office Of Supervisor Of
Oconee, subject to the rules of the
Democratic party and the !. i'll of the
voters Of OcOnee county.
w. W. BEARDEN.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the House Of Representa-
4
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-06
ENEMY A|RSH|PS
ATTEMPT ANOTHER
RAID ON LONDON
OF THREE IN SQUADRON ONE
WAS BROUGHT DOWN IN
FLAMES AT SEA AND ANOTHER
BADLY DAMAGED, BUT ESCAPED.

LONDON, August 6.-Of three Ger
man airplanes that attempted a raid
upon The East Coast of England last
night one was brought down at sea
i'll flames and another was badly dam
aged Ihis latter, it 10 thought man
aged, however, to reach its base
safety The Admiralty Announcement
of the attempted raid today states
none of the enemy planes were SUI
cessfl'l in The efort to penetrate into
tie IN, md. but that all were brough:
down or forced to retire before get
ting nesr any vulnerable point on The
British da!Huses.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-06
FRIENDSHIP B. !.
?. j. WILL MEET
THIS WEEK IN GEN.
TRIAL BAPTIST CHU' II
FRANK H. LEAVELL AND OTHER
WELL KNOWN BAPTISTS WILL
BE HERE FOR GATHERING
WHICH WILL BE ONE OF INTER-
EST AND IMPORTANCE TO BAP-
fists THROUGHOUT THIS SEC
TION.

The annual session of the B. Y. P.
u. of Friendship association will be
held at Central Baptist church here
this week and a notable assembly of
Baptists will come together for the
occasion.
Frank H. Leavel, state secretary
of the organization and Miss Velma
tanner, another worker of state
vide reputation will be here, and in
addition there will be a number of
visitors from throughout the confines
Of Friendship association.
The first session OF the gathering
will be held on August Sth, and the
gathering will continue in session
during two days, with programs fill
ed with interest to be rendered on
both days. The address Of welcome
on behalf of Central Baptist church
Y.P.U.'s will be delivered by Miss
Frances McMath, a graceful and elo-
ouent speaker, and the response W
be by Miss Josephine Weaver, repre-
sert,ng the visitors.
D tier Mcdaniel, Of Americus, is
active in making preparations for re-
ceiving the visitors, and has already
received assurances that a large
crowd will be here for the sessions
e the gathering
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-06
AMERICUS STATION
READY TO RECEIVE
YEOMANETTES NOW

The navy recruiting station Of
Americus has been notified to ac-
cept ladies as Yeomanettes in the U.
S Navy, and this affords all young
ladies' who have experience in type
writing ard stenography the oppor-
tunity to serve the country and at
the same time receive excellent pay
for their services. Recruiting officer
W. B. Leverett and B. H. Rawls, will
take pleasure in furnishing any pros
pective applicant with all the infor-
nation necessary, with reference to
the examination and etc. The navy
recruiting Office in Post Office build
ing is accessible TO all interested.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-06
SM|THv|LLES SOOkTO
Be WITHOUT ELEC-
TRIO SERVICE ACT
OF FR.R.COMMIss|ON
WELLS MILLS FISHING CLUB CIV
EN- PERMISSION TO DTSCON-
TINUE SERVICE AND LTTTLE
TOWN WILL BE IN DARKNESS
AFTER HAVING LONG ENJOYED
CONTINUOUS ELECTRIC SERVICE
FOR YEARS.

Announcement has just beer All
thorized that as the result of an ap-
plication made some time ago to the
Railroad Commission of Georgia the
electric current furnished the town
of Smithville by the wells Mills Fish
ing Club during a number of years
past will shortly be discontinued.
The current derived at SmithTllIe
has been derived from the water power
at Wells Mill and has long been fur
nished that town at nominal price
according to the information of the
Times-R Recorder, there being plenty of
power generated by the plant main
tanned for the convenience of the club
members. Recently, however, there
has been a growing scarcity in the
water supply available, and this cou-
pied with the increased cost of every
thing else connected with the genera
ton and transmission of electricity,
has now made the furnishing of cur
rent to Smithville a distinctly un-
profitable venture for the club.
In view of these facts the club re-
Gently filed application with the Pail
road Commission of Georgia for au-
thority 70 discontinue the service, AID
this application has just been grant
ed The service will be continued
7rief tine, however, in order TO ar-
nit residents of Smithville to prepare
1,ner methods of illumination.