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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-19

there is no longer such demand for
cannon for use in Europe, we would
suggest that the board now turn its
efforts TO the securing Of cannon
or two 10 be- displayed in Wright
Park in the future.
The Record believes that some
cannon there, as relics Of the present
war, would be an aid in making the
park an interesting pace. and in our
more sober moments would have a
deep meaning for us. as relics of
passing epoch, when the United
States kept apart from the affairs of
the world, TO the new epoch. when the
United States stepped forth into her
new position, as the leader for all
mankind, and the protector and
savior of the weak nations.
Efforts Bonded in the proper
sources at Washington. particularly
to our congressman and our senator's
might have the effect Of bringing 10
Alma some Of these cannon for park
purposes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-19
Y. VI. {. A. NOTES

The following Y. NJ. c. A. news
notes were furnished By L. A. Muir
dick. county Y. ". c. A. secretary:
Recognition Of the sacrifice and
willingness to face death on the part
Of men who put aside their business
TO serve in the war zone as Y. NJ. G.
A. workers is being given by the Red
Triangle organization in the form of
certificates of honorable discharge 70
those volunteers who were not sent
overseas. In a statement announc-
ing this. the personnel division of
the National War Work Council Y NJ.
G. A. sets forth the particular need
Of specialists instead Of general hut
secretaries. developed by the war de-
partment's speed in returning the
American Expeditionary Forces. The
statement follows:
The Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation as one of the arger organiza-
tions that have been serving our mill
tary forces overseas, finds itself con
fronted, following cessation of hostil-
tiles, with the necessity Of radical
revision Of its program. The char
acter Of much of the work required
under present conditions is quite d.f
fernt from that called for while men
were entering leaving or in the
trenches.
Immediately following the armis-
tice 1t was thought that. largely in
creased force would be needed, and
call was made for more men. Later,
when the return Of the army from
Great Britain was put into effect inn
mediately. and the early demobiliza-
ton Of the American Forces in
France was begun, it was found that
entire classes of men needed hereto
fore in considerable numbers for the
Y. NJ. c. \. would not be required.
The "Y" now has over 5000 workers
in France alone. Hereafter, the re-
qurements will be limited to certain
specialists and experienced leaders.
This change Of program will assist
very materially in conserving the
gifts Of the nation. Educational work
will be largely increased for armies
of occupation. and 10 an even greater
tAbtill Aildil VtlOlt an al dlVLill IN''i
Triangle program will be maintained
This will limit recreiting to special
lists
The Gratiot county committee is re-
cruiting men for overseas service. Get
in touch with the committee if you
are Interested
Quotation from cable from f. c..
Carter:
owing SIZE Of army our terrible
shortage y VI c. A. personnel inn
measurably alarming Situation re-
quires 10000 men. We cannot too
strongly urge you make drive for Y.
VI. c. A. men, women, whose con-
tracts shall read, duration of war and
period of rehabilitation or duration
of war and one year after. II is
heart and nerve-racking 10
/ be held responsible for meeting recre-
alive needs 100000 men with force
of workers so lamentably and indie
/ fensibly small Do not regard us as
unmindful of-your colossal burdens
and difficulties, but do regard this as
sincere effort to avoid impending dis
grace and disaster"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-19
OBITUARY

Miss Mary Dickerson died at the
home of Oscar Vibber of pleura -pneu-
monia December LIST, 1913. She was
formerly employed by the Union Tel
ephone company and later entered
the Office Of the Republic Motor
Truck company and was in their en-
ploy until her last short illness.
Miss Dickerson was universally
loved by her associates and was ever
faithful in her work and by her
competence gained favor wherever
she was.
She leaves her mother and brother
at Edmore and her sister Of this
place to mourn her and many friends
who will sorely miss her.
Private funeral services were held
at the home Of Glen Dickerson Of
Edmore on December Bird Burial in
Vinewood cemetery
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-19
SWORD WORSE THAN GUN
There Were No Wounded in Caesar
Casualty Lists.

In spite Of the long casualty lists
of the present war, fought with all
the fendish contrivances of modern
science. the destruction of life is not
SO great IN proportion to earlier wars
when. soldiers fought hand 20 hand
The most deadly of all weapons was
the Roman short sword. Caesar re-
ported that, at the battle he fought
near Namur, his soldiers Slew 10000
OF the Neryii. There were no wound
cd when the weapon was the short
sword. As men began 10 fight at
longer range. the death lists grew
shorter 1t is an axiom Of modern
war that il costs marksman his
own weight in lead to kill one of the
enemy.-From The Peoples Home
Journal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-19
FOR THE CITY PARK

Right now, while the Park Board
IS expanding unusual efforts in MAX
ing Wright Park a place of beauty
and a credit to the city Of Alma, and
when the war has come TO an end and
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-19
ALMA WOMEN
IN WAR WORK
RED CROSS

Some interesting facts about the
years work: The 1918 membership
roll shows ll75 members and 528
Junior members, gain Of more than
300 over 1917.
10 women have earned cross
for the apron (28 hours work.. 60
women have earned the cross for the
Golf (72 hours work.. % women
have earned the cross and the bar
128 hours work.. IS women have
earned the cross and two bars t2l0
hours work. 80 women will be
awarded "A Certificate of Loyal
Service to the Nation" through the
Red Cross, having earned il by work
ing. since April, 1917, 800 hours. in
the work room, in Office or at home.
$40 sweaters have been shipped
and 462 pairs OF socks. OF this num-
Der. Mrs. Byron Nevins Of the Ar
cada Auxiliary has knit so pairs. 4
few pairs of socks over and above
the number to fill the quota. are for
sale at the Red Cross room. please
call Mrs. Stella Moore, 324 Union
phone).
The receipts since April. 1917, have
been sll ,s92l5 the disbursements,
Sl1,073.3S; total balance S8O8.77.
The Red Cross work room will be
closed for the holiday season, begin
ming Tuesday, December oath. 1918,
till Thursday, January End. 1919. by
order Of the general chairman.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-19
PINE RIVER TAXES

| will be at the following places
to collect taxes for Pine River town
slip: At hardware store, Forest Hill.
December II. 10. 26, and January .
and 9. at the First State bank. Alma.
December IL. 20, p. and January 3,
and at the Commercial Savings bank.
st. Louis, December Ia, 81, 2s. and
January 4. 72-4-o
Don f. Hayes. treasurer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-19
Leather Goods

Travellers Dressing Cases in black
seal leather, leather lined, consisting
of ten separate pieces.
Card Cases
Gents Purses
Military Brushes in leather cases
Collar and Cuff Box
Soldiers Kits
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-19
been shipped

The receipts since April. 1917. have
been gil, s92.l5; the disbursements.
Si1.073.3S; total balance $808.77.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-19
Rich Mans Guide TO Health.

Smoke the best. wanigas.-64-tf
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-19
Smoking Sets

a very choice selection OF smoking
stands and ash receivers, ash trays
mounted with cigar rest cutter and
metal match box holder We carry
several styles. Something that will
please the smoker.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-19

The only rule for n rich man TO be
enlthy Is by exercise and abstinence
livr he were poor.-Sir VIII
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-11-20
LUTlIERANS NAME OFFICERS.
DR.. NJ. q. q. Scl,cier Made Secretary
Of tho Great Merged Body.

New. York, Nov. 15.-The United
Lutheran church in America, an
amalgamation Of three Lutheran bod
les. was Incorporated here to-day.
More than one thousand delegates
from this country and Canada ratified
tho merger.
Rev. Frederick II. Knubel, ID. D.,
OF New York, was elected president
on the third ballot. Rev. NJ. G. G.
Schorer, ID. d., OF Charleston, 8. G.,
was chosen secretary, and Clarence
ID. Miller, or Philadelphia, Pa, was
chosen as treasurer.
DR.. Knubel Is a native Of New
York city. He was graduated from
Pennsylvania College, Gettysburg,
Pa. in 1893, and from tht Gottys-
burg Theological Seminary 3 years
later. He then began tho work OF en-
tablishing tho Lutheran church Of
the Atonement In this city, Of which
ne has since been the pastor.
DR.. Scherer was formerly president
OF the United Synod, South, which,
with the General Synod and General
Council Of Lutheran churches, have
been merged into tho new body.
Resolutions wer" adopted pledg-
Ing "the fullest support OF the Uni
ted Lutheran church in America to
the government OF the United States
to meet the problems OF vice which
threaten the spiritual and physical
welfare OF the boys and girls and
men and women Of these United
States"
The delegates were urged by Capt.
Eugene l.. Swan, representing Secre-
tary Of War Baker, to aid In combat
ing Bolshcvik propaganda in this
country.
"There Is n very serious condition
abroad that Ia coming ovor here"
| said Capt. Swan. "There Is u spirit
OF unrest about which wo are very
much worried. You oil know that
here on Fifth avenue the other day
some people started to march up the
avenue carrying red flags, and that.
they we're attacked in the streets by.
| men IN uniform, soldiers and sailors
The fBolshevik propaganda is spread
| Ing like sWildnre In, many, undreameh,
4 OF iola ces and Il peo ple that olt:
would expect to iadop Is a. spirit B OF
honor. rs Hts s;.
"The Secretary OF War, realizing
that the strongest thing In the world
Is public opinion. and that public
opinion Is nodded in communities by
you, gentlemen, sends me here to beg
Of you to do that which, OF course, we
know you are only too willing andi
ready to do. llc seeks your aid IN
| checking this unrest"
|
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-11-20
G.. w. Pitchford,
Wa1ha s. G..
NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION.
People TO Choose Successor to Late
Thomas T.. Sanders.

On account Of the death Of II. f..
Sanders the Democratic nominee for
Supervisor Of Oconee county, the
County Executive Committee has or
dered special primary election to be
held on the last Tuesday in Novem-
berthe 26th--to fiji the vacancy
above mentioned.
All persons desiring to enter the
race must file the usual pledge and
pay an entrance fee OF $40, said
pledge to be filed and entrance fee to
be paid not later than 12 o'clock noon
Of Tuesday, November 10th, 1918.
In said primary the candidate re-
ceiVing the highest number OF votes,
whether 1t be a majority OF all the
votes polled or not, will be declared
the nominee, unless two candidates
receive the same number OF votes, in
wnlch event a sec0nd.primary will be
held two weeks later. In all other
respects the said primary election
VIII be held In accordance with the
rules governing the regular Demo-
cratic primary elections.
me same managers who served in
the primary elections during the past
are hereby requested to
serve In this election, and they will
please call at the Court House on No
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-11-20

$. G. MEN AMONG LOST BRIGADE
Were Among those American Soldiers
Cut on for Days from Comrades.

Cheraw, S. G., Nov. l6.ASeveral
weeks ago the newspapers carried a
story to the effect that a company of
American troops had gone too far
ahead OF the main body Of attacking
forces and had been surrounded by
the Germans for several days. when
they were discovered and rescued
by company Of Canadians, being
then short Of ammunition and ra-
tons. Letters from somewhere IN
france now tell us that this was
the Cheraw Company |. 11Sth Regi-
ment, Thirtieth Division (the old Co.
|, First Regiment, S. G. y. CD 1T
has been brigaded with the British
army and that Is why we on this
side heard SO little of II.
The company, It is said, went into
the war with 24S men and it comes
out with only 81. 1t lost 19I in
killed, wounded and prisoners: and
every officer with the company was
killed except Capt. Gillespie, who is
reported to have been wounded Sc
verely. The casualty lists, Of course,
went to England, whence they were
sent back to Gen. Pershing, but in 80
jumbled form that he returned
them to England for correction be-
fore he would allow them to be trans
mitted to America.
1t Is hoped that Lieut.. w. A. Mol
10y. Of this company, who was re-
ported killed few days ago, is
among the prisoners taken by the
Germans, He was seen to fall, but
after the drive his body could no.
where be found, and it is now hoped
that he was among those who were
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-11-20
JAIL STORMED AND NEGRO MAN
Iynched-IIatcr Discovered that the
Negro Killed was Wrong Man.

WinstonSalem, y. c., Nov. H.
This city tonight is in the hands Of Il
mob. At least three citizens have
been shot. and excitement runs high.
About S O'Clock mob Of several
thousand people stormed the jail and
are said to have shot to death the
negro charged with shooting j. e..
Childress, assaulting his wife and
shooting Sheriff G. T.. Flynt. The
negro was arrested this morning after
wounding Sheriff Flynt in the hand
and neck.
The man and woman were attack
ed last night by a negro after he had
forced them at the point Of a re-
VolVer into deep ravine on the out
skirts OF the city
Later 1t was said that the negro
shot in the Jail was not the right
man, and the mob again formed in
front of the city hall. The mayor adj
dressed them and implored the citi-
Zens to disperse. The fire alarm was
ruhg up and the fire companies re-
sponded. A line Of hose was run out
and the water turned on the crowd.
lndiscriminate shooting then occur
red, and one young member of the
nome guards fell, shot through the
breast, and a young girl was also
more or less seriously wounded
Order Is Restored.
Winston-Salem, Nov 1S.-Ordcr
has been restored here to-day after a
night of rioting, in which four per-
sons were killed and score injured
when mob attempted to lynch Rus
sell High, a negro held in the city
Jail on the charge OF shooting J. E.
Childress, Sheriff Flynt and attacking
Mrs. Childress.
me negro, who was not positively
identified, is believed to have been
removed elsewhere for safe-keeping
The arrival OF $50 soldiers from
Camp Greene and 175 from Camp
Polk to-day had a pronounced effect
on the mob, which dispersed after
word had been passed around that
the prisoner had been taken under a
heayy guard to another city. The
military took charge Of the situation
at once.
The list OF dead includes Rachel
Levi, a young girl who was leaning
out or window OF her home during
the lndiscriminate firing. Robert
Young, fireman, was killed while
piaying stream Of water on the
mob. Chas. j. White, a construction
foreman, was fatally wounded while
driving a motor car near the scene
or the rioting. The fourth victim was
an unidentified negro.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-11-20

SWill devote all Of my time strictly
the duties of the office and SUPER
lSe, every piece Of work coming un-
er my control and supervision, and
se. that every dollar Of county funds
honestly and economically OK
ended, consistent with permanent
Improvement on our location and up
Hep of public roads and bridges.
IsI reside near the county seat, cas-
touch by mail or in person, with
Very section Of the county. My en-
srience In handling labor and in op-
Sating machinery, and tho heavy
Sses of roads in hauling lumber over
5g same for lifetime, peculiarly
Eme, I believe, to handle the chain
shg and bridge building, which are
nsessential in the building and keep
l&sup Of good roads, which IN this
s4ayf are so strongly demanded by the
1ablic. And doing this, l will again
Iedge you my word Of honor that In
of this duty, shall
make "favorites" or "pets" Of
a8ctions OF the county to the neglect
E0thers; but will, by equal and OK
lITights to all and special favors to
give to the people Of Oconee
qAnty the best roads that the money
can build and maintain.
ss$tNhanking you for your influence
nd support, / am,
(s.5Ss Yours for better Roads.
adS.) J. G. Shockley.
"a sSWest Union, S. c., Nov. II, 1918.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-11-20
,CIxAGEs FOR BOYS OVERSEAS
s for Mailing Christmas Packages
3 SEXtentlcd to November Both.

1.-The War and Postofilce Depart
ilknts have issued the following new
isstructtons governing the handling
gChristmas parcels for American
a1diers overseas:
S$As The mailing date has been eX-
through November 80.
||$}ss The War Department has au-
|horized the American Red Cross to
ave printed sufficient additional
exactly similar to those re-
from abroad, to be furnished
request by chapters to individuals
33ttllOa have not received labels from
5hToad,I or whose labels have been
SSst or destroyed.
81 81 sSs Applicants for labels are re-
9atIed to- make afiidayit similar to
NJ ! III eluired d for 4, ,parcels addressed
tSs's'SSaf relief organ fliza:tions WSoTke efs,
and file such affldavit with the chap
Ter official issuing the label. These
labels will be furnished after Novem-
Der 21st.
w. l.. Werner, Chairman,
Oconee County Chapter, A. r. G..
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-11-20
TO tho Citizens OF Oconcc,

I desire to express to the citizens
OF Oconee my appreciation for the
liberal support given me in the past
In my races for public office. I have
been urged to make the race for Cor
oner in the approaching election, but
have no inclination to enter the
present contest. I ask, however,
that all my friends accept my thanks
for the interest shown in me, just the
same as though I had entered the race
and had asked and received their
support. Respectfully,
auy.) Whit Knox.
West Union, II. +. D., Nov. 10.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-11-20
A Gard to the Public.
TO the Citizens of Oconee:


The recent death Of Mr.. Sanders,
Oconee's upervisor-elect, necessi-
tates the election Of a successor on
the 26th instant, as announced by the
County Democratic Chairman. At
the solicitation of friends residing
Iii every section OF the county, have,
after careful consideration OF the du-
ties and requirements essential to an
intelligent, efficient and progressive
administration Of the office, reached
the conclusion that my experience in
life fits and qualities me, by giving
the job all my time, to discharge the
duties Of the office of Supervisor in a
manner fully as acceptable to the
public as any Supervisor the county
has ever had; and upon this founda-
ton ] hereby announce my candidacy
for the office Of County Supervisor
of Oconee county, subject to the rules
OF the Democratic party. II elected,
pledge you my word OF honor that
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-11-20
OUR ANNUAL THANKSGIVING.
President Dcsignates Thursday, No
vember 28th, for Thanks to God.

Washington, Nov. l7.-President
Wilson, in a proclamation to-day,
designated Thursday, November 2S,
as Thanksgiving Day, and said this
year the American people have spe-
cial and moving cause to be grateful
and to rejoice. Complete victory, he
says, has brought not only peace, but,
the confident promise of a new day
as We1l,,ef which jjusticei shall STe-
place force and jealous intrigue
among the nations"
The proclamation follows:
Thanksgiving Proclamation.
1t has long been our custom to turn
in the autumn OF the year in praise
and Thanksgiving to Almighty God for
His many blessings and mercies to us
as nation. This year we have spe-
cial and moving cause to be grateful
and to rejoice. God has in His good
pleasure given lis peace. 1t has not
come as mere cessation OF arms. q
mere relief from the strain and
tragedy Of war. 1t has come as a
great triumph Of right. Complete
victory has brought us not peace
alone, but the confident promise OF a
new day as WELL in which Justice
trigue among the nations. Our gal
lant armies have participated in
triumph which Is not marred or
stained by any purpose Of selfish ag-
gressiOn. In a righteous cause they
have won immortal glory and have
nobly served their nation in serving
mankind. God has indeed been gra-
cious. We have cause for such re-
joicing as revives and strengthens in
lib all the best traditions OF our na-
tional history. A new day shines
about us, In which our hearts take
new courage and look forward with
new hope to new and greater duties.
While we render thanks for these
things let us not forget to seek Di-
vine guidance in the performance Of
those duties, and Divine mercy and
forgiveness for all errors OF act or
purpose, and pray that in all that we
do we shall strengthen the ties Of
friendship and mutual respect upon
which we must assist to build the
new structure OF peace and good will
among the nations.
therefore, |, Woodrow Wilson,
President OF the United States of
America, do hereby designate Thurs
day, the twcnty-eighth day Of No
vember. next as a day of thanksg
ing and prayer, and invite the people
throughout the land to cease upon
that day from their ordinary occrpa-
tions, and in their several homes and
places OF worship to render thanks to
God, the Ruler Of Nations.
In witnes whereof have hcrcunto
set my hand and caused the seal Of
the United States to be affixed.
Done in the District Of Columbia
this 10th day Of November. in the
year Of our Lord one thousand nine
hundred and eighteen, and Of the in
dependence Of the United States the
one hundred and fOrty-third.
Woodrow Wilson.
BY the President:
Robert Lansing,
Secretary Of State.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-11-20

| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Coroner of OconeC, subject
to the action Of the voters of the
county in tho election to be held on
November 2G.h. If elected, ] pledge
myself to give careful and prompt at
tention to the duties OF the office.
Living near the Court House, am
so situated as to hn easily available
to the citizens Of tho entire county by
telephone, day or night. will great
ly appreciate your support.
W. J. o. RAY.
Walhalla, S. c., Nov. IS, 1918.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-11-20
JUST A FEW
WORDS, PLEASE!

THE GOVERNMENT RULING
AS TO PAID-IN-ADVANCTs
SUBSCRIPTIONS WILL GO
INTO EFFECT JAN. I, 1910.
WE HAVE QUITE A NUMBIMs
Or SUBSCRIBERS WHOSE
SUBSCRIPTIONS WILL TX
PlIsE I,EIWEEN NOW AND
THE FIRST OF THE COMING
YEAR, AND NOT A FEW WHO
HAVE ALLOWED THEIR
SUBSCRIPTIONS TO GET
CONSIDERABLY IN Ar.
RIIARS. WE ARE BADLY
BEHIND WITH OUR BOOKS,
OWING TO SHORTNEsS or
OUR FORCE, AND THE ONE
METHOD AT OUR COMMAND
is TO DISCONTINUE ALL
SUBSCRIPTIONS AS TINY
EXPIRE. THIS METHOD
Will, BE PUT INTO FORCE
DECEMBER NEXT IN Or
DER THAT WE MAY BE IN
POSITION AT THE FIRST Di'
THE NEW YEAR TO COMPLY
WITH THE GOVERNMENT
RULING. WON'T YOU Do
US THE ia VOR no LOOK Az
THE LABEL ON YOUR Pa
PER THIS WEEK, THEN
MAKE PAYMENT IN SUFFI-
CIENT AMOUNT TO CARRY
YOUR SUBSCRIPTION WE'LL
PAST JANUARY I, 1910? BY
DOING THIS YOU WILL SAVE
Us a LOT or UNNECEsSsSAI ISY
WORK ON OUR BOOKS, AND
AT THE SAME TIME AVOID
THE UNPLEiSANTNESS OF
HAVING YOUR PAPER STOP
COMING TO YOU AT THE
FIRST OF THE NEW YEAR.
BESIDES, WE NEED THE
MONEY, AND WE WILL BE
LITE RAIL SWAMPED
WITH WORK III ALL THIS
ACCUMULATION is PILED
ON US AT THE FIRST OF
THE YEAR. LOOK AT THO
LABEL ON YOUR PAPER TO.
DAY, THEN PUT YOURSELF
RIGHT WITH THE NEW
POSTAL REGULATION. DO
TT NOW!
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-11-20
st Francis Catholic Church.

Service announcement for st. Fran
cis catholic church, Walhalla:
November 20, 1913 (the 9th Sum
day after Pentecost-11 a. m, mass
and sermon. Subject OF sermon,
THE Lords Supper"
everyone Is cordially invited to at
tend all services In this church.