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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-05-01
Fourth Division w. nj, U,

The quarterly meeting Of the fourth
division of the W.M.U. will be held
with Beaverdam Baptist church on
Saturday, May 11th.
Program.
lO.30-Devotional. Mrs. r. l..
Wooten.
What help has leader right to
expect from the W.MS.?" Mrs. Ad-
ger Bowen.
What the public meetings mean
to me-" Led by Mrs. r. D. Marett;
expressions from others.
Roll call, reports from societies.
recess.
100 p. m.-Devotional. Mrs.
Steve Smith.
personal service as an important
factor in the Y.W.A." Mrs. w. G..
Mays.
Special song-Mrs. Robt. Brown,
Miss Eula Gibson.
stewardship-(D "Of Our Time"
Mrs. Reedie Gibson; (2) "Of Our
Substance" Miss Alice Cole; 90
"Of Our Talents" Miss Gerto Ma
haffey.
"Our responsibility to churches
with unorganized work" Mrs. w. N.
Bruce.
"My associational ideal" Mrs.
0. K. BreaZeale.
Delegates from each organiza ton
in this division are urged to attend.
Visitors will be cordially welcomed.
Mrs. J. II. Brown,
Pres. Fourth Division.
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Editor Kcowec Courier and Dear
Friends: | am soldiers wife and
our country has called my husband
away to fight for the dear hag-the
flag which we Americans all love and
are willing to shed every drop Of
blood that flows in our veins.
1t is hard to give up our loved
ones, but mothers have to part from
their sons and wives from their hus-
bands, and may God grant that our
boys and husbands may return home.
and can say with bright smile on
their faces that they have offered
their lives for the freedom Of our
country! God grant, Is my prayer,
that mothers, fathers and wives will
do everything they can to help them
to be steadfast in their fight for the
freedom Of the nations and to retain
the freedom Of our own country.
They have gone to sacrifice their
lives, If need be, for us, and | think
it is our place to do all we can to
help them; aud let us pray that God
will be with them in all the battles
they are in, and that they may come
out safe in the end
think the best way to win this
war is to pray more earnestly to God,
and pray that He will be on our side
and that we may gain the principles
for which our men are fighting.
May God help the boys who have
gone to France, and those VINO are
still in the camps, that they may
have the love OF God in their hearts
and that they may gain their victory.
Mrs. S. j. Reese.
TamaSSee & e.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-05-01
DON'T USE THEM AS PREMIUMS
War Savings and Thrift Stamps Not
lsn Advertising Scheme.

The Courier Is in receipt OF the fol-
lowing letter from the S. G.. War
Savings Committee:
Several well-intentioncd mer-
chants, through ignorance Of the
regulations and policy OF the Treas
ury Department, have offered to
give Thrift Stamps as trade pre-
miums. While merchants who do
this doubtless feel that they are pa
triotiaclly boosting tho stamps, the
Treasury Department feels that this
practice helps the merchant more
than 1t does tho War Savings move
ment, and for the guidance Of those
concerned, the South Carolina War
Savings Committee has the follow
ing to say on the subject:
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-05-01

There is no objection whatever to
individuals or firms giving Thrift or
War Savings Stamps as bona fide
gifts; nor Is there any objection to
the practice Of making payment in
Thrift or War Savings Stamps for
services rendered. Those two prac-
tices are to be encouraged, as Is the
practice of employers giving en-
ployees bonuses in Thrift and War
Savings Stamps.
what the Treasury Department
objects to. and requests patriotic
merchants to refrain from, is the
practice Of giving Thrift Stamps as
bonuses with purchases with the in
tention Of increasing the stores bus
mess. Such practice defeats the
fundamental purpose Of the war
Savings movement. The State COM
mittee Is confident that when NOR
chants understand this, no urging
will be necessary for them to avoid
the giving Of Thrift Stamps as pre-
miums. The committee appreciates
the genuine spirit Of helpfulness
which has prompted stores to offer
the stamps as premiums, and feels
sure that In the same spirit they
will refrain from such giving"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-05-01
TAXES RAISE $3,OOO,OOOO,OOO.
Half Billion More Than Estimated
Before the Returns Were Filed.

| Washington, April 25..-Income
and excess profit taxes are now ex-
pected to bring about $3,000,0O0,0O
! into the treasury in June or $780,
| 100000 more than had been esti-
mated before returns were filed. Sec
retary ,McAdoo announced this to-
day, giving the first official informa-
tion that receipts would exceed pre-
vious estimates of $1,226,OO0,OO0
from excess profits, and $1,000, 0,00O,-
600 from incomes. The taxes are
due June IS.
Despite the size of this taxation in
come. nearly every dollar will Re
spent by the time it is collected, to
meet the 81, 1,000,000,000 monthly ex-
cess Of government expenditures over
ordinary receipts. and to redeem the
$4,000, 100000 OF certificates of in
debtedness falling due in June-$1,- -
500. 100000 Of tax certificates and
$500, 100000 Of loan certificates.
Government expenditures, particu-
larly for the army and for shipbuild-
ing, have increased recently so that
the monthly outlay for all purposes
is more than $1,000, 900, of
which 5000, 100000 is for direct gov
ernment or war purposes. and $780,
100000 is for loans to the allies.
Receipts from customs and ordi-
nary internal revenue sources amount
to about 100000, 900 a month, leav-
ing current deficiency of a billion
dollars. Most Of this must be cover
cd ultimately by Liberty Loans.
The wars cost to the United States
this month has been an average Of
$4O,000.000 a day-$3O, 100000 for
government purposes. and $1O,00O,-
600 for allies loans.
The treasury tonight closed sub
scription books for the block Of
minimum of $500, 100000 certificates
of Indebtedness, the last to be issued
In anticipation OF receipts from the
Third Liberty Loan. Indications
were that the issue had been sub
scribod fully, although complete re-
ports will not be available for a day
or two.
Federal reserve banks have re-
ceived many million dollars from the
Third Liberty Loan. mainly in first
installment payments and cash sales,
but only $1,336,000 has boen def
nitely recorded as treasury receipts.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-05-01
8H 1,zzasaaz1zsusunpEs11ao
wv! SIS |
wAeaylth0o GEAk&0 (
e9otgD ~ Tef6
V1qITED 0TAT8&
@Uv1RRfGAAKNr
Buy Them And
Help Win The War
FOR SALE EVERYWHERE
SPEED UP OR GET LEFT.

We have often called attention to
people who Systematically and, to
all appearances. with malice aforc-
thought" hand in copy to The Cou-
rior Office on Wednesday morning or
possibly as "carly" as Tuesday even
ing just before closing hour. Our
repeated calls for reason III the mat
ter OF early copy" sem but to have
aggravated the situation, and we
have but recently had request that
we take out matter from the forms
after made up and ready for print
ing, in order to accommodate matter
That was desired insertcd-free Of
charge, Of cOurSe-but the writer had
"just forgotten" till the last minute
The situation reminds us Of the COM
plant Of the old schoolmaster who
had labored diligently with con-
stantly tardy pupil, with no appar-
ent good effect, and whom he finally
greeted with
"A dillcr, dollar, you ten clock
scholar,
What makes you come so soon?
You used to come at ten o'clock,
But now you come at noon!"
and ho applied the schoolmasters
remedy-with what effect we do not
know.
;But we know that we, too, must
apply the remedy for tardy copy"
furnishers. Hereafter we will han
die matter that reaches us in ample
time just as expeditiously as posi-
bic. The elcventh-hour comers will
have to wait week." That Is all
there Is to 1t. If you want something
printed In The Courier. get the copy
TO us In ample time-don't wait till
the last minute. We are busily en-
gagged here from Monday morning
I'll Saturday night; as soon as one
weeks issue Is off the press we go
to work on the next. A week In ad-
vance is not too soon to furnish GER
tain classes Of copy" We are going
20 accommodate just as fully as pos
sfble in the future all who come to
us, but we cannot longer nconven-
ience ourselves and interfere with
our business by obliging persistent
eleventh-hour copy furnishers. This.
Of course. does not apply to news
items. We have reference to pro-
grams and similar matters.
Now that we have got this out Of
our system, we feel better. Amy who
have been accustomed to run to us
at the last moment with copy" and
who are inclined to feel, as the old
darkey expressed ii, "a leetle bit
mihled," because we have definitely
discontinued the practice Of accom-
modating lato comers. will please
take the short cut around to q salts
Factory adjustment--that 1t, get the
copy" hore in ample time.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-05-01
Lexington Merchants Robbed

Lexington, April 25.-Some time
last night robbers broke into the new
brick store occupied by Kleckley &C.
Company, grocers. and Lewie Hall,
jeWeler. The robbers entered by
prying open a window In the rear OF
the store. Between 5000 and $500
worth OF jewelry, watches, ETC., was
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-05-01

taken from Hall and between $50
and 500 worth Of groceries was
taken from Kleckley C Company.
There Ia no clue as to who the rob-
bers were or to their whereabouts.
Several years ago the old store which
stood on the same ground was bro
ken into in a similar way, at which
time Hall lost considerable tewelry.
BUY A LIBERTY BOND,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-05-01
TO the Farmers of Oconee.

10 the Farmers of Oconee:
Please take notice that the Fer
tlllzer' business heretofore conducted
oy Geo. "A. Harrison, deceased, rep
resentlng the above named well-known
manufacturers, will be conducted by
Baylis w. Harrison and G. w. Pitch
ford. We will carry at all times full
stock at the old Harrison Warehouse
at Blue Ridge depot.
DON'T FORGET THAT THIS IS
UNION GOODS.
GALL phone Or write for any in
formation to
BAYLIS w. HARRISON
G. w. PITCHFORD,
Walhalla, S. G.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-05-01

BUY A LIBERTY BOND,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-05-01
Drives Out Malarla, Builds Up System

The Old Standard general strengthening tonic,
GROVR'S TASTRLESS chill TONIC, drives out
Malaria .enrchcs the blood and build UP sys.
tcm. a true tonic. For adults and children. 6oc
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-05-01
Tho ouInIue That Does No. Aztec. the Head

Because OF Its tonic and laxative effect. I.AxA.
TIVE BROMO OUININE Is better than ordinary
Quininc and does not cause nervousness nor
ringing In head Remember the full name nd
look for the signature Of Il. w. GROVE. SOC.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-12-31

LONDON, Dec. Bolshevism broke
out in German Silesia on Saturday, ac-
cording to Berlin dispatch TO the Ex-
press The miners who are on strike have
seized Officers Of the company employing
them and under menace of loaded rifles
have competed them To sign "alI sorts Of
documents" Ii stated the disorders are or
the Russian Bolshevik character and that
there had been numbering and pillaging
in the affected regions. Silcsia has been
declared Bolshevik republic. il IL said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-12-31
LAS 7 CHANCE
is HERE 7 0
BUY W.S.S.

The last chance for investors in War
Savings Stamps 10 redeem their pledges
to purchase 1918 w. s. s.. and their last
chance to buy additional stamps. and fill
ing up their Thrift Stamp cards, has ar
rived. With the arrival Of December 81
the campaign for the sale of War Savings
Stamps Of the 1918 issue is closed.
Announcement was made = the post
office today that the money order window
at the postoffice will be open until 3
o'clock tonight for the convenience Of per-
sons desiring to redeem their 1919 pied
ges or buv additional w. s. s. The new
stamps will be smaller th1n -.lo-e Of 1918
and the stamps will be redeemable in
1924. Those of 1918 are redeemable in
1929 Attention was called by the postal
authorities to the fact that the 1918 Thrift
Stamps are not rood on the 1919 cards.
rcr or the 1919 stamps eooo on the 1918
cards.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-12-31
BRITISH PLAN
TO
WORLD LABOR
tBy ASSOCIATED PREssl

LONDON, Dec. 3l.-The British war
cabinet j cenalderlnG proposal Mn.ssee 80
may have an important bearing On future
labor questions throughout the world. ac-
cording to the Express. The proposal Is to
ask the peace conference at one Of the
earliest sessions 10 appoint commission
TO enquire into the international adjust
mcnt Of conditions Of employment anu
submit plans for permanent internatlo-
nal court and organizations to secure Joint
action Oh such matters.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-12-31
CBY ASSOCIATED PREss.l

PARIS, Dec 81 Great interest is man
ifestcd among the conference delegates
and in French political circles III President
Wilson's trip TO Italy because Of the inn
porrance Of the subjects he is expected TO
discuss there Foremost amongst these sub
jects it is supposed will be the questions
relative TO the Adriatic. Fiume ard the
Dalmatian coast. concerning which the
Jugo- Slavs and the Italians are not in ac-
cord
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-12-31
REFUSE GRANT
POLES USE
RAILWAY

LONDON, Dec. 3i.--Germaisy has re-
fused 70 accede to the demand of the Poles
that the Polish troops be permitted the
use of the railroad from the Polish from
tier 70 the wilma. according to Warsaw aa-
vices 70 the Mail. The Berlin government
~ said to have based the refusal On tho
ground that permission from the entente
nations was necessary. IN the meantime. ii
stated the Germans have demanded that
German troops returning from Russia BE-
allowed the use or the Polish railroads.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-12-31
WILL ORGANIZE
FARMERS CLUBS
DEMONS STRATlON AGENT FOR CAM
ERON COUNTY LEAVES ON TRIP
THROUGH THE COUNTY

Continuing his work in the organization
of farm clubs throughout the county Farm
Demonstration Agent Tom G. Richardson
announced today program that will carry
HIM to sections of the county south and
north of Arroyo Colorado during the week
beginning the coming Friday.
The demonstration agent will be at Sc
bastian school house Friday afternoon At
80 o'clock, and at Lyford the same day,
at 80 o'clock. fer the purpose of orga-
nizing Boys Agricultural Clubs. and at
beth of which meetings he will discuss how
plant grows.
At Lyford at ! o'clock Friday evening
the demonstration agent viii organize d
farmers club. or rather perfect the orga-
nization of club which already has had
its preliminary organization He svill be at
Raymondville On Saturday night to meet
with the Farmers Club there.
On Monday night. January &. he will be
al the Brown Tract Community House No
to discuss the question Of a community
canning outfit.
On Tuesday afternoon. next. at O'Clock
in the afternoon he will conduct citrus
spray demonstration 1t San BenIto.
Tuesday night. January Z. NJ Harlinger
he viii organize farmers club and viii
discuss citrus fruits. and also boll weevi
poison. which subject he will discuss b.
special request of some of the farmers Of
that community
On Wednesday, one week from tomor
row, he viii be at the Little Indiana schoo
house.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-12-31
WILL D|SbAND
COMPANY OF
RANGERS

The company Of Texas rangers which
has been stationed in Brownsville for the
past several weeks under the command of
Captain w. w. Taylor is to be disbanded
in part due to a general reduction in the
ranger force of the state. according to
word received by Captain Taylor from
Austin. II is understood that four men Of
the organization station here will receive
their discharges. while the remaining four
members will be transferred to other or
ganizations stationed along the border
The reorganization and reduction Of the
force. according to information received
here, has been made necessary By the fact
that the appropriation for the mainten-
ance of the large ranger organization has
been HSed np. The ranger organization
could not be maintained at its present size
without an additional appropriation, which
was impossible until the legislature meets.
: Learning Of the intention to disband the
company here, several prominent business
men have taken the matter up with adju-
tant general at Austin in an effort to have
the company stationed here maintained at
its present strength. with Captain Taylor
in charge. Telegrams have been sent in
this connection. but M to this forenoon
no indication Of an intention TO rescind
the order had been received
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-12-31
THE HERALD WISHES TO ALL
= "A HAPPY NEW YEAR
DROP FLOWERS
.......OYER BIER OF: MAI. KIRBY

Services preliminary to the shipment. to
Admission. la, for burial, of the remains
of Major +. o. Kirby, killed in the air
plane accident near this city Sunday after
noon, were held at the Episcopal church
at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Chaplain Maj
or Benjamin Dennis, rector OF the Church
of the Advent. Episcopal conducted the
services according to the ritual Of the
church
Two airplanes. pioted by Lieutenants
Byrne and Allison Of Kelly Field, San An
tonic paid a solemn tribute to the dead
major, circIing over the Episcopal church
during the progress Of the ceremony. and
strewing flowers along the route Of the
funeral line from the church to the Gulf
Coast Lines depot. The two planes drop
ped down to within one hundred feet OF
the top Of the edifice as they passed ever
When the procession started the march to
the depot flowers were dropped on the
caisson which bore the casket.
The services were attended at the
church by large number of army Off
GERS, soldiers, and by an equally large
number of civilians. al Of whom knew the
decedent asa fellow officer, a fellow SOL
der, and fellow citizen---for, being en-
gagged IN q work which brought him in
contact much with civilians, Major Kirbv
not only was regarded az n soldier serving
his country here. but AZ a man who had at
heart the interests Of the city Of Browns
vile, making him also citizen of Browns
Vile.
In recognition Of his rank in the army.
the fun Second Squadron of the Sixteenth
tavalry, commanded by Major 4. u. vii
son. and the band Of the Fourth United
States Cavalry, escorted the caisson to the
railway station. The final military rite Of
q volley Of shots fired over the the flag
cnshronded coffin. mounted on the cais-
son -~ot alace Il the railway station.
The procession was led BY the Fourth
Cavalry Band followed by the Second
Squadron. Sixxteenth Cavalry. Then came
'ne caisson- followed by Chaplain Benia-
~" i't"hiS' ana the pail bearers. Army
ana clviiian automobiles fell in the rear.
Major Kirby was n member Of the Bene-
violent and Protective Order cf Elks. and
me services Of this order were conducted
over the remains At the railway station.
Inc service here was in charge Of Dr. b.
y Lawrence, exalted ruler Of the local
lodge assisted BY other Officers Of the
lodge
Major Kirby's body was sent "a N.
,'o'"s "A MIS- Kirby. at Admission. Ola,
LOT nur'ai- As there j. an army camp AT
Annis'on second military funeral viii b.
held in that city.
Inc pallbearers wdre: Major McPbe,.
son. Major Wilson, daptain Tuttle. Can
tam Bradford. Lieut. hnal4 ,reiner ~
Ieutspspt Milholland' -
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-12-31
HUGHES TAKES A
SLAP AT HEARST
REFUSES TO SERVE ON RECEPTION
COMMITTEE FOR SOLDIERS
WITH THE PUBLISHER
fBy ASSOCIATED PRESS,

NEW YORK. Dec. 3I.--CharIes =.
Hughes made public here last night cor
respondence exchanged with Mayor Hy-
Ian. in which was made known his refusal
to serve on the mayors committee to well
come homecoming troops. because Will
liam Randolph Hearst was q member. 9th
CIR prominent New Workers have also re-
fused to serve.
In letter declining his sppointme ut
Mr. Hughes said ne regarded "this relation
of Mr. Hearst of the city's welcome a.
most unsuitable" and "our men cannot
fail to resent IT,"
Mayor Hylan replied that Mr.. Hughes
pleasure ut the return Of the troops
you allow your personal feeling against
an individum to interfere more than your
duty to the soldier boys" he added.
IF you and Mr.. Hearst rad been Of
draft age and had been calIeu by the gov
ernment, you would have refused to
serve!r
Mr.. Hukhes answered that he could
show his appreciation q the soldiers worl
without participation n the eity's vel
come" : sehiele foF pulls Testimonial
20 M. (orr(
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-12-31
$4,000 Troops Are
10 Be Sent Home

WASHINGTON, Dec 31.--GeneraI Per-
shinE notified the war department. today
that additional units with total strength
OF approximately $4,000 men have Beer
assigned for early convey home They In
elude the 32sth and the 330th Infantry Of
the Eighteenth Division, with a strength
of more than fifty Officers and 3.400 men
each, and the 4th regiment Of the Air Ser.
vice. including about sixteen air squad
rons
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-12-31

MUNICH, Dec. Seventeen promi-
nent men, including one ncn-Bayarian
duke, were arrested here last night by the
police assisted by members Of the local
Soldiers Council The arrests caused the
greatest sensation experienced By the city
since the revolution. They say they vere
arranging Cor recruiting citizen-soldiery
but the police accused them OF aiming an
attack on existing institutions"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-12-31
Has No Desire For
German Cabinet Job

COPENHAGEN, Denmark. Dec. 81
Herr Loebe. whose appointment to a place
in the cabinet was announced yesterday.
has informed the Central COUNSEL Of Sol
diers and Workmen Of Germany that he
does not wish to enter the government
preferring to continue his work ut Bres-
lau where he i, editor Of newspaper, ac-
cording to q sEmi-official statement pub
ished in Berli4
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-12-31
Conference Held In
Germany About Foods
tBy ASSOCIATED PREssl

MUNICH, Dec. 3l.-Kurt Eisner. the
Bavarian premier. went to Stuttgart Sun
day to share in the important conference
relative to food supplies. 1t is understood
states are participating in the conferences
which also will discuss the unity of the en-
pire and the south German demand for
equal rights.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-12-31
ArchaneeI Situation
Declared Favorable
tsY ASSOCIATED PRESS ,

WASHINGTON. u. C.. Dec sl.-Fsv-
orable reports on the situation in the Ar
changel region of Russia. where some un-
official reports have pictured the North
Russian Allied and American forces a.
facing destruction at the hands of the Boil
sheviki in overwhelming numbers. have
been given the state department by rep
resentatives here Of the Archangel gov
ernment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-12-31
is Lives Lost When
Ships Is Cast Ashore
fBY ASSOCIATED PfEssA

MANILA. Y. 4. Dec. 3i.-Sixteen lives
are believed To have been lost when the
United States shipping Boards steamer
Quantico, was driven ashore IN storm
Christmas night on Tables Island. twenty
five miles east Of Mindero The missing
were passengers and members Of the crew
of the vessel
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-12-31
Peasant Attitude
Alarming lenine
tsy ASSOCIATED PRESS

PARIS. Dca 3i.--The attitude Of the
peasants in the Moscow region Is alraming
the lenine government. according to the
Petrograd correspondent Of the Journal.
Early in December. he reports. the peas
ants actively revolted and il was week
before they were subdued.