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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-03-22
COOPER TO MANAGE
THIRD LIBERTY LOAN
Il Chairman of Committee i'm
Charge of Third Sale i'm Seven
Congressional Districts.

Columbia, March 21.-Robert A..
Cooper of Laurens, has been desg-
mated chairman of the group of the
seven congressional district chair
men of the third Liberty loan drive
to be made in South Carolina next
month. Mr. Cooper came to Co
lumbia Saturday for a meeting with
the other members of his committee
in the Office of Edwin w Robertson.
State chairman. Plans are being
steadily worked out and organization
effected throughout the State for the
thorough canvass which is to be di-
rected. No apportionment has yet
been made. but South Carolina will
rot be called upon for less amount
than in the second loan when the
maximum figure was placed at $780,
coo, 900.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-03-22

housewives are learning much about
food conservation.
Miss Edna Lyles spent a few days
last week in Columbia for the pur-
pose of having her eyes tested by
DR.. Quattlebaum.
Miss Arlie Sims. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. r. l.. Sims, of this place,
and Mr.. John Henry Dinkins, of
Ridgeway, have recently been united
in wedlock. Mrs. Dinkins is one of
the teachers in a school near Ridge
way, where she met Mr.. Dinkins.
She was very popular girl in this
community, having been teacher in
the public school, teacher in the
school and church organist.
Her absence is deplaced, but a long,
happy and prosperous life is the sin
cere wish of her many friends here
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-03-22

chairman and executive committee.
that every chairman, and member of
the executive committee will be pres
ent, and influence just as many of
her county council women to attend
as possible. DR.. Shaw has been
speaking in ten of the Southern
States, and will no doubt have a
message Of inspiration and instruc-
tion for us. Let us rise to the oc-
casion and give her a representative
audience for it will mean much to
our work in the State.
Yours faithfully.
F. l.. Mayes,
Chairman Women's Council of De-
fense.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-03-22
He Who Delivers the Goods is En-
titled to Greatest Honor.

preparation that gives results.
delivers tue goods, restores your
health deserves your consideration.
and isrhht you wantj L-Rheumo
cures rheq qmaNsm and gout-that's
why those who\ suffer from rheuma-
tism want L-Rheum6. You should
get bottle wheA ybu feel that first
pain. L-Rheumol Is rejuvenating,
eliminant. laxatiye. Its use insures
success. Don't listen to druggists
who offer you so mething else, you
know the Eeas pn. Guaranteed
Price one dollar.
For sale Standard Drug Co., Lam
caster, S. c.! or write Chapman-Alex-
ander Laboratories, Greenville, S. C
ADV.
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Mr. Clarence c. Crimminger, Of
Camp Sewer, was at home on a five
day furlough last week to visit his
father, Mr. G.. A. Crimminger He
has been troubled with appendicitis
for some time and when his furlough
expired he left for Rock Hill, where
he will undergo an operation in the
fcnnell infirmary.
Mr.. II. o. Reeves motored to
Hartsville recently, carrying Misses
Fannie Barfield and Bertha and
Bennie Crimminger and Mr.. j. II.
Crimminger to visit relatives.
Mr.. Otis Twitty. who has been
working in the Novelty mill at
Hartsville, returned home a few
days ago to assist his father. Mr..
p. w. Twitty, with his work on the
farm.
There was an ice cream supper at
the CASTOR school house last Thurs
day evening. the proceeds of which
are to be used for the benefit of the
school.
The woman's home demonstration
club met at the CASTOR school house
last Wednesday afternoon. 1t is
through this club that our patriotic
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-03-22
Utilize Burning Mines Blast.

At Iwickau. In SaXony, fire is still
burning, or was burning when war was
declared, which began i'm the fifteenth
century. This also is burning coal.
mine, and as long ago as 1897 that Ger.
nan thoroughness which the world Is
learning so sadly to understand put
even n burning mine To use, by convey
ing the not air through pipes to con
servatories of vast extent and produc.
tiveness
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-03-22
Red Cross Worker Honored
By Nurses Association
Miss Jane Van De vrede Nominated
Director For 1919.192O.

Miss Jane Van De Vrede, Of Savan.
nah. director OF the Bureau OF Nurs-
ing, Southern Division, American Red
Cross, has recently received word
from Mrs. Charles d. Lockwood, chair
man OF the nominating committee Of
the American Nurses Association, Of
her nomination az director OF the as
sociation for the term OF 1919-192O
This is one OF the highest honors
that can be given a member Of the
nursing profession and comes as a
recognition Of Miss Van De Vrede's
splendid service. The nomination
will be confirmed at the association
convention the first week in May.
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kerShaw, S. c., r. F.. ID. 5, March
21.-Our farmers are getting right
down to work. Some have planted
corn and considerable acreage will
be planted during the next two
weeks. Wheat is Just fine" If the
wheat continues to do well this sec
tion will be self supporting in the
bread line we think.
No doubt cotton will not be for
gotten, but it seems that we can't
'overdo" in that commodity. not
withstanding our desire.
The health of our section is good
except measles have been right num-
erous. They were in the school but
the attendance remained good.
Our people were delighted to hear
Sergt. William DeVaney's address
last week. He spoke to the school
and the public. His message was an
to the school and a bene-
diction to the public. He was well
received and the reception Of many
cheers. Mr.. Greaber also spoke on
food economy and production. He
has a host Of friends here. who are
glad for him to come any time.
There is no improvement in the
condition OF Mrs. G. r. Adams, who
has been very sick for some months.
There is very little visiting in this
section these days.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-03-22

To the Alumnae of Winthrop College /:
The following communication has
been received calling for our CO.
operation in the sale of the third
series of Liberty bonds.
THE woman's Liberty loan COM
mittee of South Carolina. in planning
for the great April drive. is making
an earnest appeal to all the mem
bers of the women's organizations
and individuals. May we ask YOU
as president of your alumnae asso-
citation to cooperate with us by is
suing call to all members OF your
alumnae throughout the State urg-
ing them to do their utmost towards
helping South Carolina to sell her
apportionment of Liberty bonds.
Surely it is small thing to ask
the women to give their personal SER
vices and money when the Young men
are giving their lives. Won't you use
your valued influence towards secur-
ing the cooperation of ali members
OF your alumnae throughout the
State?
Most sincerely yours.
"(Signed) Mrs. Leroy Springs.
Chairman, Statewide Women's Or
.ganizations."
knowing your loyalty and the
promptness with which you respond
to all such calls l feel sure that we
have only tO call your attention to
this opportunity for service to have
YOU respond in the same loyal man.
ner which you have already shown
in the purchase of Liberty bonds OF
the two former series, of thrift
stamps, the call of the Red Cross.
and all other activities. What we
have already done is only a promise
OF what we can do, so let us each one
purchase at least one Liberty bond
of this series If not more, and let us
urge our friends and relatives to do
the same. Let us make sure that we
ere doing our utmost and not our
hit.
Yours sincerely.
Hetty s. Browne. President, Alum
nae Association.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-03-22
Switzerland's Live Stock Prices.

The price of oxen bought at II re-
cent sale ranged from $40 to $3.50
the pair; bulls We're sold for $1G0 to
$3.50 each; cows. S240 To $3.50 each;
young cows. S1G0 to 5000 each; goats,
SD To Sl8 each; small porks, S12 to
SlS ench. medium-siZed porks. $40 to
$50 the pair; fnl perks. 30 cents per
pound; sheep. $l2 to l6 each.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-03-22
Marvellous Cure.

And you say that Brownley was
cured of bad attack OF insomnia by
suggestion?" "Yes-purely by sugges.
tion. His wife suggested that since he
could not sleep he might as we'll sit up
and amuse the baby. 1t worked like
q charm -
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-03-22
WINTHROP ALUMNAE
TO HELP BOND SALE
Appeal Goes Out From President,
Urged by Chairman of Women's
Organization.

The Alumnae Association of Win
throp college will assist in the big
Liberty loan drive in South Carolina.
scheduled for April. Mrs. Leroy
Springs. chairman OF the Women's
Organization, and Miss Hetty s.
Browne. president of the association.
Rave issued an appeal to the mem
bers to assist in the approaching
campaign with the same zeal and en-
thusiasm as characterized their help
in other campaigns:
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-03-22
Occupation.

"I failed to reach you by telephone
either Mt your office or Mt your home.
Don't you work any more?"
"Of course, I work." protested Mr..
Chuggins.
whereabouts?
"On street corner or in the middle
OF country road-any old place the
tivver happens to quit on me-"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-04-24
MEETING APRIL 20.
Program of First Division W.M.U. of
BeaverI1am Association.

The quarterly meeting OF the first
division of the W.M.U. Of Beaver
dam Association will be held with
Liberty Baptist church Friday, April
26. The ladies of the first division
are invited to attend, and the differ
ent churches are urged to send dele
gates whether they have societies or
not. The first division consists Of
the following churches: Walhalla
No. /, Walhalla No. 2, West Union
Poplar Springs, Rocky Knoll, Wolf
Stake, Pleasant Ridge, bethlehem,
Double Springs, Liberty, Damascus,
Long Creek, Mountain Grove, Cone
ross, Mount Olivet and Village Creek.
Divisions Nos. @, 3 and 4 also
have a hearty welcome.
The following program will be
carried out.
1890 a. m.-Devotional. Mrs. NJ.
j. Stansei.
Greetings by the local society. Re-
sponse by Miss jamie Alexander.
THE Importance Of quarterly
meetings and why we should attend
them Mrs. M. A. Wood and open
discussions.
"The reporting system--Do we un-
derstand it?" Mrs. ID. "A, Perrttt.
"Our fts-Apportionment and
gifts to other objects" Mrs. O. X.
Breazeale.
Special music.
"The woman who does not care
How shall we reach her?" Mrs. T..
o. Simpson.
"The woman who does not come
How shall we draw her" Mrs. J. P.
Vaughn.
"The woman who works-How
shall we help her?" Mrs. JOS w.
Shelor.
'The woman who prays-How
shall we multiply her?" Mrs. w. l..
England.
Roll call, with reports from the
societies in the division.
Proyer for our soldier boys.
Noon hour.
'.%v, =. H. n--Dcvotional Miss
Annie Hdalcr.
R"sI1iNaiTH m6rr667T'y:'' mee&iTj$z G,g ltvt
,l@'%% society, with usual program.
Mrs, -. d. Huskamp, president.
what our society needs most q"
Mrs. j. l.. Vaughn.
Address by the pastor, Rev. NJ. ].
Stansel.
Bible study and prayer.
Business; collections; adjourn.
(Miss) Minnie Barker,
Divisional President.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-04-24
COncrOSs Local Notes.

Coneross, April 22.-Special:
Misses Maude and Daisy Hesse spent
last Saturday afternoon and Sunday
with their sister, Mrs. C. F.. Davis, of
Westminster.
Mrs. Wilburn Abbott and daugh-
ter, Miss Annie, Of West Union,
spent last Tuesday evening and We'd
nesday with the formers sister, Mrs.
Sue M. Hunsinger.
All members Of the Coneross Y.
WAS are requested to be present at
the regular meeting next Saturday
afternoon at 2.30 o'clock, new time.
We also ask that all girls who would
like to become members meet with
us at this time, as we expect to elect
new officers.
The Coneross w. M. S. will also
meet next Saturday afternoon at
$50, new time. This meeting will
be held at the home of Mrs. Sue M.
Hunsinger.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-04-24
THREE GREAT LINES OF WORK.
Oconee County's Liberty Loan, Red
Gross and Sunday School Work.

Editor Keowee Courier: A promi-
nent man in another county, who is
president Of three banks, attorney
for and largest stockholder in one
Of the largest and the oldest banks
in his county, said to me, a few
weeks ago:
"Oconee's Liberty Loan Bond
work and her work for the Red Gross
were simply marvellous"
For three years Oconee has been
"a Banner County" in the South
Carolina Sunday School Association.
Why do group these three? They
are good works carried on by the
good people of this county, regard
less of township or ecclesiastical
lines. Here we have a fine illustra-
ton of>good results from allied ef-
forts in good cause.
Other drives for sale Of Liberty
Bonds and subscriptions for Red
Cross work will soon be on. Oconee
may be counted on to do we'll her
part. The 41st annual State Con-
vention Of the South Carolina Sun
day School Association will he held
at Greenwood May /, 2, 3. Oconee
Will be represented. Are you going?
All Sunday school workers invited.
No credentials necessary.
Greatest array Of talent ever Sc
cured for Sunday school conven-
ton.
Registration fee Of 81. Admission
to all sessions by badge.
Homes secured for all delegates
at reasonable rates.
First session begins at 3 p. IN.
Wednesday, May 1st.
Trains will be met by committee.
No special railroad rates.
VIM. S. Morrison,
State Executive Committeeman for
Oconee County.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-04-24
NOTICE OF FINAL, SETTLiGAiENg
AND DISCHARGE.

notice Is hereby given that the in.
dersisned will make application to
'. #. Martin, Judge OF Probate FOR
Oconee County, In the state OF South
carolina, at his office at Walhalla
Court House. on SATURDAY., the
26th day OF MAY, 1918. at IL
O'Clock In the forenoon, or as soon
thereafter as said application can be
heard Tor leave to make final settle
mont of the Lstate Of J. B. Alexan-
der, deceased, and obtain final dis
charge as Administrator OF said es-
tate d. T. ALEXANDER,
Administrator OF the Estate OF J. B.
Alexander, deceased.
April "a, 1918. 1920
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-04-24
Tennessee Negro Lynched.

Lexington, Tenn, April 22.--Ber-
ry Noyes, a negro who shot and kill
ed Sheriff w. e. Mcbride, near here
last Saturday, was hanged in the
court house yard to-day by a mob.
Later the negro's body was drag
ged through the streets to the scene
Of the killing Of the sheriff and
burned at the stake tonight.
The negro was located late to-day
by a posse in woods near Wilders-
vile, northeast of here and after
barricading' himself, resisted his pur-
suers until his ammunition had been
exhausted. Several shots were ex-
changed, one Of which wounded
Noyes. The negro shot and killed
Sheriff Mcbride Saturday when the
officer attempted toEarrest him on a
charge of violating the liquor law.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-04-24
THIRTY-THREE MORE CALLED
no Serve Countiy-Eight White Go
Friday, 20 Coloreda Monday.

The call has come for. more Of
Oconee's men to go Into training for
Uncle Sans lighting forces. Eight
white men willsleave for camp Fri
day Of this week and 25 colored men
Will leave Monday OF next week. The
names Of those called follow:
White Men.
Thos. Johnson Cherry,
Walker B. Duckett,
James Franklin Grissop,
William Clifton Lyles,
Arthur Wilbanks,
Arthur Tarrant,
JulianeL. Posey,
John Paul. Spencer
Colored Men.
JohnsCraig, Manuel Shelton, B. II.
Benson, Robert Mckinney, Louis
thompson, Franklin Reese. James
Fruister, Laland Harbin, Sam D.
Harris. Americus Carson, Ounce
Moss, Larry T. Turner, Wade Earle,
John c.. Lovinggood, Henry Keith,
VIII Harris, Frank Strickland, Will
liam III. Craig, Wilbur H. Daniels,
David w. Thompson, Edward Ran
dolph, James Barton, Willie Long
street, Clarence Holland, Henry
Simpson.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-04-24
NOTICE OF FINAL SET'TLENIEN'r
AND DISCHARGE,

Notice Is hereby given that the un-
dersigned will make application to
V. e. Martin, Judge OF Probate for
Oconee County, in the State Of South
Carolina, at his office at Walhalla
Court House, on Wednesday, the
29th day Of MAY, 1918, at II
o'clock in the forenoon, or as soon
thereafter as said application can be
heard, for leave to make final settle
ment OF the Estate Of Thomas Fl.
Prater. deceased, and obtain final
discharge as Administrators of said
estate.
JOHN G. BOGGS,
w. o. PRATER,
Administrators Of tho Estate of Thos.
II. Prater, deceased.
April "a, 1918. 1920
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-04-24
SOME STARTLING FACTS,

More children die during the teeth
Ing period than consumption kills
annually. The pain and discomfort
that comes with this disease Of chill
hood may be avoided. Save doctor
bills and sleepless nights by giving
the sick, crying and restless child a
few doses Of DR.. Thornton's Easy
Teether as directed. 1t tides the tiny
folks over the critical period of life
safely. "Give the baby a chance" I"
1S doses for 25c., at all dealers.
Easy Teether Medicine Co., Canon,
Ga, ADV.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-04-24
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND
CREDITORC

All persons indebted to the Estate
OF Thomas II. Prater, deceased, are
hereby notified to make payment to
the undersigned, and all persons
having claims against said estate with
present the same, duly attested,
within the time prescribed by law or
be barred
JOHN G. BOGGS,
w. o. PRATER,
Administrators Of the Estate Of Thos.,
II. Prater, deceased.
April "a, 1918. 1920
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-04-24
AMENDED
SUMMONS FOR RELIEF.
The State Of South Carolina,
County Of Oconee.

The state OF South Carolina,
County of Oconee.
(In Court of Common Pleas.)
J. p. Stribling, Plaintiff,
against
Mrs. S. J. Reeves, j. C. Reeves, w. u.
Reeves, Mrs. Alice Higley, D. M.
Reeves, Mrs. UZelia Cease and Mrs.
Maggie Howey, or, If she be dead,
inS Defendants whose namos are
uukoOwD) her issue and her and
the heirs-at-law and distributes,
aud 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 rs heirs, devisees
or grantees by, thru or under w.
j Reeves, deceased, Defendants.
hm"ndcd Summons for Relief
5(EoInplaint &erved.)
To tae Defendants Above Named:
4fou are hereby summoned and ro-
dnired to anHwer tho Amended Com
plaint. lii this action, OF which a copy
is herewith served upon you, and to
serve q copy Of your Answer to the
said Amended Complaint on the sub
scriber, At his office. on the Public
Square, at Walhalla Court House,
South Carolina. within twenty days
after the service hereof. exclusive OF
the day such service; and II you
fail to answer the Amended Com
plant within the time aforesaid, the
Plaintiff in this action will apply to
the Court for the relief demanded in
the Amended Complaint.
Dated this 30th day OF March, 1918.
J. E. s. DENDY,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
To tho Defendants Above Named:
Take notice, That the Amended
Summons and Complaint In tho above
action were filed in the Office OF John
F.. Craig, Clerk OF Court for Oconee
County, s. c., on the 30th day OF
March. 1918; that the object Of this
action Is the foreclosure of a. real es-
tate mortgage given by w. J. Reeves
to Frank II. Shirley on January 1st,
1914, recorded in Clerks Office for
Oconee County, S. c., in mortgage
book "MM", page 297, and that no
demand for Judgment against any
one or more of the Defendants per-
sonally is made
J. 3. s. DENDY,
Plaintiffs Attorney
Walhalla, s. c., March 30th, 1918
April 3, 1918. 1916
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-04-24
ADMINISTRATORS sALE.

On Monday morning, MAY 9Th,
1918, (Salesday) will offer for
sale. for Cash, to the highest bidder,
In front Of the Court House door, at
s. c., Sixty one-hundredths
Of share IN the Trust Company OF
the South, Atlanta, Ga, belonging to
the Estate Of j. b. Alexander, de-
ceased. d. Il. ALEXANDER,
Administrator Of the Estate Of j. b.
Alexander, deceased.
April ID, 1918. 1918 #
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-04-24
RICHLAND LOCAL ITEMS.
$4,000 of Bonds Subscribed at Meet
ing-Otller Items OF Interest.

f&tiehtatSfd!. .Aprl &2.~~Spocial: The
Liberty Loan DIGrti1$ al Richland
, academy Tuesday night WINS quite y
hit. Seneca turned ont on mass and
furnished splendid choir OF patri-
otto singers. The songs were brim-
ming full Of patriotic sentiment. The
colored band from Seneca Institute
was present and played an import
ant part in the exercises. DR.. Aus
! tin presided with characteristic ease
and dignity and introduced DR.. D.
w. Daniel, of Clemson College. DR..
ID. cit the rag" that "set off" the
seething cauldron Of patriotism in
the great, heaving Richland bosom.
At the close Of this address e. l.. Ver-
up without previous notice, and they
took turn about. ten minutes each,
stirring and aggravating the flames
as they reached skyward from this
blazing cauldron. Approximately
$4,000 Of Liberty Bonds were sub
/. scribed for on the spot-and the end
Is not yet.
On Friday night the Richland
schoolNwas divided, one delegation
going with their teacher and speaker,
David Stribling, to Greenville to the
Piedmont Oratorical Contest, and
part going with their representative,
! Bessie NJ. Stribling, to Walhalla, to
/. the County Expression Contest. The
big contests are over and as usual
our little school has a prominent
place in the picture. We have gone
up against some 20 schools embrac-
ing the best talent and highest train
ing in the Piedmont belt schools of
nearly ten times our number, almost
unlimited resources and equipment,
some speakers nigh on to double the
age and physical stature of our
! speakers, our oldest barely turning
| into the teen age and the other
smartly below the teen age; yet in
the final roundup. as they were
Judged by masters of oratory and ex-
preston, we find Richland's bantams
with childish fingers and hands and
, terrible grip hanging close to the
topmost rung in the oratorical and
expression ladders, and the judges
allowed them to stay there. We are
still looking and aiming higher and
are determined to go cover the top"
! when wa ara bipyar
We rise up to congratulate Wal
halla High School in taking Jeffer-
son McMahan, late of Richland
school, and still using the Richland
selection, and "nossing" him up
somewhat and putting him in long
pants and winning first place in the
county contest. Earmarks of the
Richland training and spirit are still
visible, and we are proud of him and
his success. Here's hoping he will
go over the top in the State contest
at Columbia-that Is, If Richland
can't go flrst-handed.
The Richland friends OF Sloan
Jordan, Of Greenville, will be glad
| to know that by special permission
the War Department has granted
him q commission as I'd lieutenant
OF artillery before he Is 81 years Of
age.