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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-01-16
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How good and how pleasant it is
for families to dwell together in
unity
That was demonstrated at Rich
land on December 25th, at the home
Of Mrs. Matte Mcdonald, when all
of her children and grand children
met with well-filled baskets to cele-
Drate their annual reunion with this
most estimable lady.
The day was much enjoyed by
every one. At high noon dinner was
announced and everything was on
that table to satisfy the longfngs of
the inner man; and<evefy one en-
joyed it to entire satisfaction. 1t
was indeed happy occasion. Every
countenance was full Of benign plea
sure, and welcome was written there.
Many fond recollections that had
been dormant were rehearsed; Joy
and mirth reigned supreme. And
when good-byes were said each one
carried sweet memories which will
linger for years to come, of this hap
py gathering. The tender love and
affections that the children showed
to their mother appealed to us; and
her affection for them is the very
same as when they were helpless
babes, for mothers love knows no
creed, no race, no age, no limitations.
Mothers voice Is sweet music to her
child, her smiles it's brightest day,
her kiss its guardian, her arms its
safety, the balsam Of its life, her
lips its faithful counsellor, her bosom
its softest pillow, and her prayers the
ablest- advocate Of heavens blessing
on its head.
Mrs. Mcdonald Is now spending
the evening Of her life in her home
at Richland; and in her declining
years may she enjoy the bright sun
shine Of peace and contentment; may
the gates Of plenty stand aiar for
her; may the bolden bowl of health
be full, like the pool in the valley,
where flows the water from the
springs hidden in the heart of the
hill; may her soul be filled with a
sweet charm like unto a gentle mur-
mur Of silver fountain stealing
forth midst bed of roses; and every
evening may she lie down in the
green pastures of Gods love, and by
the still waters Of His grace, where
the Angel of the Lord will watch
over her until the morning comes.
Guests and Visitors.
The. following relatives and visit
ing friends were present at the re-
union: Mrs. w. G. Foster and fam
lily, r. D. Mcdonald and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. p. Blackwell and
family, J. N. Mcdonald and wife,
Hugh P. Holleman and wife, NJ. R.
Mcdonald and family; Mrs. Mary
Reid, OF of-Anderson, sister Of Mrs. Nc
Donald: Miss Eliza Blackwell, of
Reidsville, N. c., sister Of J. P!
Blackwell; and this scribe.
j. Russell Wright.
Seneca, S. G..
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-01-16
MAKE YOUR TAX RETURNS.
Auditors ONCE, Oconco County. SO,

AUDITORS Onlcc, Oconcc County, SO.
The Auditors Office will be open
TO receive returns OF real and per-
sohal property for taxation from the
lst day Of January, 1918, to the goth
day OF February, inclusive.
The real estate-lots and build-
ings'-are to be assessed this year.
Taxpayers will be careful to list
exactly the number Of acres, number
of lots and number OF buildings ON
their returns, rs the assessment made
now will stand for the next four
years.
The Township Assessors are re-
CURED by law to list for all those who
rail to make their own returns with
IN the time required >by law. Hence
the difficulty OF delinquents escaping
the 90 per cent penalty, as we'll as
the frequency Of errors resulting
from this practice, BY all means !,
make your own returns and thereby
save expense and confusion.
All able-bodied men 81 to 60 years
Of age are taxable polls.
Please don't neglect returning
your dogs.
For the convenience Of taxpayers
the Auditor, or his deputies, will re-
ceile returns at the following times
and places:
jan 17-Cherry's Crossing, 10 q.
m. to II M; Clemson College, to
3 p. NJ.
Jan. 1S-Newry.
Jan. 19--Richland.
Jan. 21-High Falls, Clark's store.
Jan. 22-Salem.
Jan. 23--Little River. p,
Jan. 24-Tamassee. Il
Jan. 25-Mountain Rest.
Jan. 26-Whetstone. =
Jan. 28--Long Greek.
Jan. -30--Westminster. =
Jan. 81 and Feb. Seneca.
Feb. madison.
Feb. 4-Tugaloo Academy.
Returns will be taken at all places
from1 10 o'clock In the morning until
3 o'clock in the afternoon, unless
otherwise noted.
D. A. SMITH,
Auditor Oconee County, 8. G.
Jan. 2, 1918.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-01-16
GAFFNEY MAN LOSES IN TRADE.
II u. Ellis Apparently Poisoned and
Robbed Of Thousand Dollars.

. Gafney, Jan. 10.-F. e. Ellis, an
Industrious farmer of Cherokee coun-
ty, has just returned from trip to
Atlanta, Ca, where he had very
strenuous and costly experience. He
stopped off In Atlanta for a few
hours on his way to Jacksonville,
Fla., where he was going to purchase
some real estate. While waiting at
the station there he made the ac-
quaintance OF man who claimed to
be q tobacco salesman and represent
cd to ELLIS that he owned ga acres of
valuable land within five miles of
Atlanta which he would sell for $40
per acre. When Ellis informed him
that the purchase price was more
fhan he cared to pay, the man told
& him that there were two men in the
neighborhood who would buy "a
acres Of the land and that he would
sell him the remaining 40 acres for
~, 900, provided he was pleased af-
ter Inspecting the premises. He was
then introduced to real estate man
who posed as the agent of the ven
dor. The party then drove out to
the place where they met two men
referred to, who agreed to purchase
II and 13 acres, respectively, at s45
per acre.
On their return to Atlanta the
yen dor demanded Of Mr.. Ellis $3.50
to close the trade. Not having that
amount with him, he wired to the
Merchants and Planters National
Bank, Of Gaffney to telegraph the
amount to him, but when the wire
arrived in Gaffney the bank was
closed, and Mr.. Ellis, being anxious
TO closesthe trade, came to Gaffney
and drew from the bank $1,025 and
. returned to Atlanta, where he met
his. man, who invited him to lunch,
and carried him to an uper floor Of
one Of Atlanta's slyscrapers, where
Mr.. Ellis ordered oysters. When
the bivalves were served Ellis re-
marked that they. had taste Of
smoke on them and the waiter in
formed him that the range on which
they wele prepared was smoking.
Mr.. Ellis remembers no more until
he found himself in Greenville, with
not cent Of money, and no deed for
the property. On consulting a physi-
clan he was Informed that he had es-
capped death by a narrow margin.
Mr.. Ellis has no hopes OF recover
: Ing the money, realizing that he has
been the victim Of sharpers who
framed up the whole intrigue after
( he reached Atlanta.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-01-16
Incendialy Attempt Frustrated.

SStaunton, Va, Jan. 1O.-An at
tempt early to-day to fire the Angus
ia Hotel, In the heart Of the business
district here, was frustrated by
guests who extinguished flames in
.oil-soaked straw which had been
placed In bureau drawers in room.
The police are searching for man
who registered at the hotel shortly
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-01-16
FUTURE PEACE MAGMA c1HARrIA.
U. s. Declaration Favorably Regards
ed In Great Britain. &$

London, jan. 9.-President VIII
sons speech, like all his utterances
since America entered the war, takes
the leading place in both the news
and editorial columns Of the London
press. One newspaper describes 1t
as The Magma Charta of future
peace" aE
Coming 80 closely on the heels Of
Premier Lloyd Georges address at
the labor conference, the words Of
the heads Of the American and Brit
ish governments are compared close
ly. While some differences are found
In the manner Of discussing the va
rious questions, this evenings news
papers find no disagreement in es-
sential policy.
Sympathy for Russia.
1t is noted that the President deals
more sympathetically with the Boil
sheviki than did the premier, but it
Is pointed out that America has not
suffered from the Russian collapse
as the western allies have. How
ever, the Westminster Gazette vel
comes Mr.. Wilson'S careful, sympa-
thetic language" and says it hopes
that "all misunderstanding which
may have arisen from other state
ments will be removed by the nm.
equivocai language in which ) the
President adopts the Russian de-
mands as his own"
The speech appears in the news
papers under big headlines such as
A merica's Terms to Germany"
World Peace Program" and Great
Program Of International Reforms, ;,
UGH CALOMEII MAKES
YOU DILA THT,V cICTS
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-01-16

Train No Mixed Daily except Sunday, mot
sGhctnled ab0ve) leaves WalhalIa at i,26 n. M.
west west Union Mt l.3b anu arrives Seneca at y. m,
tTnih lies over Mt Seneca until following dny
anu runs from Seneca to Bel on as No. 8.
Flag Stations: Anderson Freight Depot. West
Anderson, Dcnver, Sandy Springs, Autun Cher
ry's Crossing, Adams Crossing, Jorlnnin.
Steam trains viii stop on flag at Woich. Tox
away, Phnney's, james. VA
J. Il. ANDERSON, Stunt.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-01-16

after midnight as Allie Brown, Of
Beckley, w. Va. After Brown was
assigned to a room he left the hotel
and later smoke was discovered is-
suing from it. The damage was
slight
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-01-16
Sprays and dOuches will never

sprays and dOucheS VIII never
cure you.
Catarrh is annoying enough when
it chokes up your nostrils and air
But the real danger comes when it
reaches down into your lungs.
This is why you should at once
realize the Importance of the proper
treatment, and lose no time cx-
perimenting with worthless remedies
which touch only the surface. To be
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-01-16

Retail dealers Of insecticides are
exempt from the licensing regula-
tons covering trade in white arsenic
and arsenic insecticides. The only
companies required to obtain licenses
are wholesalers and iobbers.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-01-16
mississippi Ratifies Dry Amendmen

Jackson, Miss, Jan. 9.--Missis-
sppi to-day has the distinction of be-
ing the\ first State to ratify the ma
tional prohibition amendment to the
Federal Constitution. Only eight
dissen ting votes were cast when the
Legislature voted on the question
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-01-16
Code COMMISSIONER Kesigns.

Columbia, Jan. 9.-The resigna-
ton of j. Rion McKissick, Of Green
vile, as Code Commissioner, was
transmitted to the House tonight by
Governor" Manning in a special mes
sage. Mr.. McKissick gives as his rea-
son for resigning the pressure Of his
duties as editor of the Greenville
News.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-01-16

Piles Cured III 6 to ~ Days
Your druggist wilt refund money II PAZo
OINTMENT falls to cure any case Of Itching.
Biind, Needing or rProtrudinR Piles In 6to days
The frat application gives Ease and Rest SOC.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-01-16
Patriotism In Civil Life.
Drives Out Malaria, Builds Up system

The Old Standard general strengtheniuy tonic
ERoVES TASTEIySS chill TONIC, drives out
Malaria enriches the blood and build upt the sys.
tetn' tf'ie tonse' For adults aud children. 6oc
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-16
ADJUSTMENTS All advance notices furnished by
 Theatres.
BEST THEATRE

Geraldine Farrar, the beauty of the opera stage and beloved favorite of the stage and screen stars in "The Devil Stone," which shows at the Best Theatre, Monday and Tuesday.
 The story is widely different from the picture in which Miss Farrar has appeared recently. "The Woman God Forgot was magnificent spec tacle. "Joan the Woman" was spec tacular and beautifully spiritual. "The Devil Stone" is a dramatic story and play of heart interest and love, not stressing the spectacular aspects but presenting especially beautiful, artistic picture, and a tremendously interesting love story of fisher maid who becomes the wife of wealthy American and learns that marriage is not always happiness. The action of the play is founded on superstition, but the chief interest is the love theme as played by Miss Falrar and Wal lace Reid. In the role of Martha Manot, Miss Farrar's interpretation reaches sublime heights of artistry. She is ably supported by cast in- cluding MT. Reid, Tullv Marshall and Hobart Bosworth. Martha has in her possession a beautiful and valuable emerald which was believed to belong at one time to queen upon whom a curse was pronounced because of it, Bad luck has always followed the stone and it seems sure to do so in the case of Martha. Upon this supar- stition the wealthy American plays in order to get possession of the stone, but the Americanizing of Martha coupled with her own sharp wit and her love for her husbands young sec retary bring about situation in which old superstition has no part and which leads to a tremendous climax.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-16
0RPHE0 THEATRE,

Mrs. Vernon Castle, widow of Cant Vernon Castle. who was killed yes tef,G$ WAi5e attiug IS instructor in an aviation school in Texas, will ap- rear al the Orphe3 theat-e today in 3 society drama. ''NengeaNGA is NTirc.' This picture was run yesterday and was conceded 'by the capacity au- diencc that Witnessed ii to be as good a picture as has been in Pine Bluff Mrs. Castle appears as a cabaret per former in one of the most fashionable carahets in New York ciiy, and. Yr addition to wearing some dazzliae gowns, does some of the wonderful dancing that made her and her late husband famous. Elliot Dexter. pop ular leading man. is Mrs. Castle's co-star. With this pair at the head of clever cast and such well writ ten story as Vengeance. is Mine" the patrons, of the Orrhco can expect a real picture treat. Special music has been arranged by the Orpheo Symphony orchestra.
 In addition to the above feature a very funny Lonesome Luke" comedy will also be shown.
 With the dancing
 With the Russells dancing models and the musical comedy, it can easi- ly be seen that it is advisable to be early to get d seat
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-16
MOVING PICTURES
 ON MERCHANDISING
Practical Ideas Along Lines of Ef- ficiency to be Shown Merchants,
 Clerks and Others,

l Every successful merchant in busi- ness at the present time sutilz- ing every mean possible to help him advance and build up better trade. Realizing this, the Chamber of Com. merce has securnd one of the most instructive educational moving pie lures ever put on the screen, entitled, "The Troubles of Merchant and How to Stop Them" The pictures will be shown at the Hauber theatre on Monday, February IS, at o'clock. The film is a three-reel Essanay feature and is brim full of ideas re- latlng to retail business. It shows an old-style store building, high win dows preventing good display of goods, bad arrangement of stock, lack of proper management and no sys- tenn, which makes the clerks indiffer- ent-resulting in the proprietor al- most becoming a failure. The scene changes, however, when the merchant concludes to adopt system-the store takes on an attractive appearance, goods are displyed so they will t. tract the attention of the customer, the clerks become more valuable thru courteous and prompt attention to the trade-in fact. there is such trans formation that new customers are at- tracted to the store, nd the merchant aGaln becomes prosperous.
 C. W. Sullenper will lecture with the pictures. By aid of stereopticon slides, he will deal with the following subjects:
 1.-Retail failures and their causes
 2.-Store organization.
 3.-Newspaper advertising
 4.-Window display. 5.-Clerks' efficiency.
 6.-Selling methods.
 7.--Gredit business.
 8.-The delivery problem.
 9--System in retail business.
 This lecture was secured through the courtesy of The National Cash Register company, of Dayton, Ohio. 1 It has received the highest commen- dation from business organizations wherever it has been shown
 There will be no charge for ad- ! and every business man and nrk in the city is expected to take ef this unusual offer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-16
PINE BLUFF MEN TO
 VISIT PENAL FARM

V. o. Alexander, F. M! Goodwin, s. P. Dowdy, l.. w. Seymour, Oscar Lagle. Fred West, Bert West and P. D. Gathrignt Will go to Tucker Sun day to conduct religious services at the penal farm, the trip being made at the invitation of F. NJ. Pipkin, chaplain at the Tucker farm. Two services will be held, at one camp in the morning and at the other in the afternoon. Short talks are to De made by Messrs. Alexander, Goodwin, Dowdy and Seymour, and hymns and favorite old songs vii be sung by the cotton belt quartet, composed of Messrs. Lagle, West, Gathright. and West. The party will return to Pine Bluff in the: afternoon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-16
Conserving Tin Cans.

All over the world many uses are found for used five-gallon tin cans. In the Orient, Africa, Latin-America, the West and East Indies. the natives pur. chase them for innumerable purposes There are men engaged solely in buy. Ing and selling these containers. Tho tinsmith coverts the containers int, all kinds of household utenslls-lamps cook stoves, pots, baking pans, sprink. lers. small pumps, plates, measures 1rinking cups, rat-traps and buckets With one face removed and glass sub. strnted therefor the can becomes a dis. play oox for grocery stores, or rice containe". Cut diugonally in two it serves as es sSast pan. In Latin-Amer scan cities t ls used by peons to cut grass in parks, being formed into a sort of knife. Used entire 1t is good for shipping camphor, lime, alcohol and molasseS. It makes an excellent hower-pot.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-16
SAYS MANY
 DECEIVE SELVES

Speaking on "The Lest Christi at the regular weekly meeting at the Gotten Belt shops yesterday, Rev. A. Homer Jordan. minister of the First Christian church, said many pec2le deceive themselves about Christ not being near them. He drew the les son from the Bible record of the in cident when the 12,year-old Jesus, became separated from his parents in a crowd and they believed him lost. He pointed out that today people be- lieve that Jesus it not near, when he is With them all the time. There was a good attendance at the meet ing, which is held under the direct ion of the Y. M. C. A., with $. P. Dowdy in charge
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-16
Natural Aristocracy.

The democratic element in moder. society is undoubtedly gaining ir strength every year, and there is no good reason for lamenting its advance But it will never do away with the natural aristocracy which has made skill in the conduct of business the en- dowment or the acquisition of few The weakness of cooperative produc- tion thus far has been it's gross under valuation of the manager.--NichOlas Paine Gilman.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-16
V St ls - 2 ' ,; Name Fite the Tree.

fhs largest tree in Japan hasa name whfels seems .2,to fts it's ,size1cercidi- phyllum jaronfcum. In its native land this tree grows nearly 100 feet high and produces from the crown cluster of stems With total circumference of 90 feet or more. A specimen of this tree now growing in the arboretum is about thirty years old and has proved perfectly hardy. It is very attractive in the autumn, when the leaves change their color tn 2 clcor vollnw.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-16
Hand Flow Built From Bicycle,

A farmer in California had nc hand blow, so he proceeded to tmprovise one, says the Popular Science Month ly. The body of the blow he made from an old bicycle frame. The bi- cycle handle-bar was taken off, turned backward and set solidly in the frame. The wheel was taken from large gate valve. The plowshare is attached to the frame by U-bolt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-16
JUDGE GOULD GOES
 EAST ON BOND DEAL,

Judge James Gould left yesterday morning for Cleveland, O., and Da- troit, Mich., to consult with banking interests in those cities over a busi- ness deal, which. if successfully ter minated, it is understood will mean a great deal to Southeast Arkansas, as well as Pine Bluff The enterprise, it is understood, is closely connected with and grows out of the big Arkan- sas-L Louisiana Highway Improvement district.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-16

}, The reduction price on the Sealy Mattress holds good for only a few days longer. Get your mattress to- day and save money on the purchase. We give terms on these mattresses so that the payments are easy. Simpson & Webb Furniture Co.,, 212-214 West Second Ave. Phone 4O5.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-16
Keeping The Quality Up.

LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE. the World Famous Cure for Colds and Grip, is now 30c per box. On account of the advance in the price of the six different Medicinal Concentrated Extracts and Chemicals contained in LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE, it was necessary to increase the price to the Druggist.
 BIG SAVING.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-16

One customer says he quit tobacco after 20 years use. after taking one third of a bottle of N0-Bac-C0 Mouth Wash. Now saving $s per month, formerly spent for tobacco.
 Feels better, looks better. family loves him better. Nothing to swal- low. No constitutional disturbances or ill effects. $1 per bottle. W. T. Brasher, Druggist, Pine Bluff, Ark w & Sat. tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-16
NEGRO CHURCH CONFERENCE.

The first quarterly conference of the New Hope c. NJ. F. church, Twelfth avenue and Georgia street, will be held Monday evening, Feblrl- ary IS. Dr.. F. scigh Bowey, presid- ing elder, will speak at both services Sunday, and Dr. w. Conway Smith, the pcctor, announces that the entire membership i3 expected tt. be pres ent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-16
Strongest Wood.

Lancewood is said to be the strong est wood known; its teDsile strength per square inch is 23,OO0 pounds that IS to say, that weight is required to tear asunder piece of 1t 'one inch square.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-16

NEED A NEW SEWING MA CHINE? If So call and let us show you our large stock of both the NEW HOME and the FREE Machines. These machines are the best made and our prices will suit you. Simpson & Webb Furniture Co.,, 212-14 West Second Ave. Phone 405.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-16
4 Time for EverythIna.

Edith-"Is 1t true that you have quarreled with Jack?" Ethel-"I should say noti My birthday is next week."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-16
PINE BLUFF BAGGAGE ANn|
 TRANSFER CO.

The best. cheapest and only r l liable baggage transfer company In the city. Baggage and all Kinds Of small packages called for and dellr. cred to any part of the city, w.! have bonded uniform agents to meet all trains at union station. We make a speciality of moving, packing, stor ! ing and shipping household goodl Padded moving vans with eypen. enced white men in charge. Office t \ Union Station. Phone 61 or G. !
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-16
Questions. The most simple questions are gen. orally the most lucid.
Questions.
STOP! LOOK! LISTENl


 Patronize place that tries to treat you right at all times and will not take advantage of any of it's custom CTS. If our work doesn't please you. tell us. If it does please you, tell others. SNEED'S DRY CLEANING PLANT. Sig Hyman, Proprietor. Phone 2216. Motor Delivery.
 1O9 Main Street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-16
Webster on Opinion.

Inconsistencies of opinion. arising from changes Of circumstances. are often justifiable. Daniel Webster.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-16
The Horrors of War

Those who have not experienced the horrors of wax only know of it's ter TOTS by "hear-say,' but even then it's bad enough.
St. Paul tidende. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1902-1928, 1918-01-18

(True translation filed with
the postmaster at St. Paul,
Mimi, Jan. Is, 1913, accord
ing to act Of. Congress of
Oct. e, 1919