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The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-09-27
Negro Statutes
Judge

Memphis, Tenn, Sept. 26-When
Judge Richards of the first criminal
court began a lecture yesterday
morning on pistol "toting" Walter
Ayers, a discharged soldier, came to
attention. Ayers stood in that posi-
ton until the judge had finished the
reprimand, which included warning
about the workhouse and the courts
attitude on concealed weapons.
When the judge had waved the Ne
gro aside Ayers resitated just long
enough to "snap" real salute to the
Judge and wheel about in real mill
tary form. Ayers wore an army SHIRT
at the hearing. He was dismissed
Evidence showed pistol had been
found in the pocket of coat hang
ing in a room next to that in which
Ayers was arrested. But ownership of
the coat could not be established.
A charge against Chas. Thompson,
Negro, was changed following his
arrest. Thompson had been taken
into custody when large, heavy
knife was found on his person. On
closer examination it was discovered
that a 32-calibre cartridge could be
fitted into a groove on one end OF the
knife and one of the blades could be
dropped against the cap, causing a
discharge. When the discovery was
made the Negro was charged with
carrying a pistol. He was fined $50
and cost
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-09-27

"Twice before we have won our
demands. l believe we will again, also
let conductors get better pay since we
are also fighting for conductors pay
if only the porters will effect COM
plete organization"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-07-09
News Notes from Richland.

Richland, July 7.-Special A
handsome new organ has just ar
rived at the Richland Presbyterian
church, having been presented by the
Ladies Aid Society Of the church.
This new organ adds greatly to the
new church.
The Fourth Of July passed off very
quietly in our community. The only
picnic we have heard of was that
given by the managers or the Wal
halla and Seneca Cotton Mills to their
employees, in the grove in front of
the Marett home. Big preparations
had been made for the entertain
ment Of the children especially, and
quite crowd enjoyed the day.
B. II. Stribling, who is attending
the summer school at Clemson Col
lcge, spent the weekend at home.
Rev. and Mrs. II. A. Knox and
children, Of Liberty, spent Friday at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Bal
lenger.
David Conger and William Morris,
Of Lavonia. Ga, visited at the home
of the formers sister, Mrs. J. p.
| Stribling, the first part Of the week.
Mrs. j. d. McMahan is visiting
relatives in Roswell and other points
in Georgia.
Mrs. G. 3. Jordan and daughter,
Miss Emily, Of Greenville: Mr. and
Mrs. Sloan Bruce and John Bruce,
Of Avalon, Ga, and Mr.. and Mrs. NJ.
S. Striblng, Of Westminster, were
| spcnd-the-day guests at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. J. p. Stribling on the
| 18th Of July.
MIR. and Mrs. Strcm, Of McCor-
| mick. Gre visiting ct the home of Mr..
| and Mrs. j. Allen Dendy.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-07-09
SHELDON REUNION AT LIBERTY
Family Of DIR. w. a. Sheldon Spends
Day Pleasantly at His Home,

Liberty, July 5.-An occasion of
! much interest was. the Sheldon fam
lily reunion at the home Of DR.. w. A.
Sheldon here on July I. The splen-
did grove, with its grand old oaks
and deep carpet Of green, aided
much in the entertainment Of the
crowd. The weather was ideal
At l o'clock the long table in the
grove was the centre Of attraction,
and everything from the substantial
foods to the delicacies was found
there. Just before the party dis
persed group picture was made Of
the nine Sheldon children, it being
quite remarkable in connection with
this family that the ties Of brothers
and sisters have not been severed by
death. An only surviving aunt Of the
Sheldon family, Mrs. Maud Maxwell,
Of Walhalla, was present, and with
her sweet, gentle nature afforded
much pleasure.
The following were present:
Mr.. and sis. j. d. Sheldon, Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. S. Stribling, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. d. Sheldon, Of Westminster;
Mrs. jamie Stribling. Mr.. and Mrs. J.
l.. Sheldon and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Mark d. St!'ibling and family, Of
Fair Play; Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Kib-
| ler. Mrs. NJ. S. Fellers, Of Newberry;
Mr.. and Mrs.G. T.. Hunter and fam
lily, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Anderson, of
Prosperity; Mrs. II. e. Todd, Mr..
and Mrs. j. r. Shelor and daughter,
Of Anderson; Robert Paysinger, Of
Newberry; Mrs. Maud Maxwell and
Miss Julia Maxwell, of Walhalla; DR..
and Mrs. w. A. Sheldon, Mrs. w. G.
Sheldon, Eugene Sheldon, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. B. Glenn. Mrs. Bessie G.
Smith, Miss Marie Smith, DR.. j. p.
Glenn and Mrs. Sallie Templeton, Of
Liberty.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-07-09
Flat Shoals School to Open.

The Flat Shoals Graded School will
open on Monday, July 21st, at nine
o'clock, fast time. All parents are
requested to keep this in mind and
be ready to send their children reg
ularly.
The School Improvement Associa-
ton will hold meeting Immediately
after the opening exercises on the
first day Of school. Definite plans
for this year will be arranged and a
full attendance is desired.
The night school will begin on
Monday night, July the 21st, at 8
o'clock and continue on Monday,
Wednesday and Friday nights Of
each week throughout the summer.
All who are interested in this work
will please be present on the first
night. Esta Arve,
Principal.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-07-09
j. ID. Welch Buried ut Seneca.

The remains OF j. d. Welch were
laid to rest beside his wife and only
son in the family lot Of the ceme-
terry at Seneca, his old home, last
Saturday afternoon, July 5th. The
following friends acted as pall-bear-
ers: J. w. Todd, r. NJ. Richardson,
r. NJ. Tribble, w. O. Hamilton, J.
W. Byrd, J. N. Hopkins, j. G. Har-
per and S. x. Dendy. Services in
Greenwood were conducted by Rev.
r. B. Turnipseed. Of the Methodist
church, assisted by Rev. J. r. Jester,
Of the First Baptist church, and were
concluded at the grave by Rev. j. s.
COrpening, OF Seneca.
Relatives from Greenwood attend
ing the burial We're: Rev. l.. G.
Craig, Misses Helen and Pearl Craig,
John a. Welch and Mrs. Welch,
Major w. N. Welch, Miss Lila and
Claud Welch, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. l..
Thompson, Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Tim
norman. Those from other cities
were: Joe A. Welch. Of Raleigh, N.
c.; Mrs. Edmund Chamberlain, of
Charleston, and Mrs. w. l.. Morris,
Of Knoxville, Tenn.
There were many beautiful floral
offerings. The u. ID. G.. chapter of
Greenwood sent laurel wreath with
the Confederate cOlorS.
Mr.. Welch was we'll known in Oco
nee county, and there are many who
will learn with regret Of his death
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-07-09
PROMINENT MILL MAN DEAD.
John NJ. Geer, of the Easley Mills,
Died on the First OF July.

Greenville, July John NJ. Geer,
one Of the foremost cotton mill ex-
ecutives Of the South, and a promi-
nent citizen Of Greenville for almost
thirty years, died here at 4.2O p. m.
yesterday, after an illness of several
weeks. At the time Of his death Mr..
Geer was president and treasurer Of
the Easley Cotton Mills, was presi-
dent OF the Alice Cotton Mills Of
Easley and was largely interested
in the Hartwell (Ga.) Cotton Mills,
the Lois Cotton Mills, of Douglas,
Ga, and the Franklin Mills, of Gro
yer. this State. He was at one time
president and treasurer of each Of
these mills. Mr.. Geer was 61 years
OF age.
Funeral services were held at the
First Baptist church here this after
noon and the interment followed in
the family plot in Springwood ceme-
terry. A section Of the church, at the
request Of Mr.. Geer, who made his
own funeral plans few days before
his death, was reserved for the resi-
dents Of the Alice and Easley Cot
ton Mi villages, to whom he was
peculiarly attached. Mr.. Geer was
deacon Of the First Baptist church
and prominent in all work for the
hetterment Of Greenville and vicinity
as we'll as in the villages OF the mills
in which he was interested
The deceased was one of a large
family Of two sisters and ten broth
ers, the sons and daughters of Sol
omon and Mary Holmes Geer, of An
derson county. OF these the follow
ing are still living: Mrs. r. j. AL
derman. Alcolu; d. A. Geer, Bolton !;
Easley; NJ. G. Geer, Douglasville,
Ga; D. A. Geer, of Greenville, and
B. E. Geer, a prominent cotton man
ufacturer and mill president of this
city.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-07-09
News Notes from Bounty Land.

Bounty Land, July s. Special:
This section was blessed with re-
freshing showers Sunday, and crops
are in fine condition.
Joe Head, of Anderson, was
guest at the home Of Mrs. r. n. RAN
kin last week.
Mrs. Robert Mcdonald attended
the Woman's Missionary Conference
at Starr. She represented the Rock
Springs Missionary Society.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. l.. stone are Wis
iting J. e. Fredericks at Adams
Crossing.
Miss Pauline Davis. who has been
attending the teachers summer
school at Winthrop College, returned
Sunday on account of the illness of
her brother. John Davis. Young Mr..
Davis is afflicted with typhoid fever
and has been remvoed to the West
minister Sanitarium for treatment.
His friends hope for his early recov-
cry.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. p. EIolleman and
Mr.. and Mrs. D. s. Abbott and son,
ID S., Jr., were with relatives here
the first of the week.
Miss Cary Doyle entertained the
rs. w. G. Club Tuesday afternoon.
About 5 members were present. An
advertisement contest" was an en-
joyable feature Of the occasion, Mrs.
Grover Hubbard winning tho prize,
book entitled "The Salt of the
Earth Ice cream and nabiscoes
were served. The club meets with
Mrs. Hubbard Tuesday afternoon,
and the meeting is looked forward
to with anticipated pleasure.
}. Fl. Magill has returned from a
several weeks visit to his daughter,
Mrs. Asa G. Gambler, Jr., in Atlanta.
lie was accompanied home by his
grandson, John Gambler, who spent
several days at 1.-THE Hermitage"
returning to Atlanta Thursday.
Samuel Pickett, Jr, is visiting his
grandmother, Mrs. j. B. Pickett.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-07-09
New Series No. 7l0. - Volume LXX. - No. os
MORE BOYS ARE COMING HOME
Columbia War Camp Community
Sends List of Names.

We have received the following
list Of names Of Oconee boys who
have recently received honorable dis
charge from army service at Camp
Jackson, Columbia:
Harmon, Samuel R. b., Seneca.
Rogers, Joseph, (colored,) Salem.
Corbin, Lee c., Salem.
Colley, VIM. b., Walhalla.
Wilbanks, VIM. c., Walhalla.
Lay, Frank, Walhalla.
McCarey, Guy NJ, Walhalla.
Tannery, Homer, Westminster.
Land, Elijah ~, Seneca.
Crumpton, VIM. c., Westminster.
Lewis, Lamar e., Walhalla.
Sitton, Sam, Seneca.
Cox, Chas. j., Walhalla.
Wilson. Dewitt r., Westminster.
Porter, Julius, Walhalla.
Burnside, Wessie c., Westminster.
Carver, Bob, Westminster.
Carter, Oscar NJ, Walhalla.
Young. JOS, Seneca.
Carven. Arthur, Seneca.
Crew, Edgar, Walhalla.
CAN'T, Garrett, Walhalla.
Doggins, Dover, Walhalla.s
Hudson, John A., Walhalla.
Fayonsky, Harry, Walhalla.
Jaynes, Layton, Seneca.
Lusk, Walton, Walhalla.
Land, Robert, Westminster.
Rholetter, David NJ, Walhalla.
Wilbanks, Arthur, Madison.
Presley, VIM. H., Walhalla.
Crompton, John ", Westminster.
Barker, Joe, Salem.
Grant, Guy A., Walhalla.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-07-09
PclZcr Man Dies Suddenly.

Pelzer, July 5.-The sole unpleas-
ant feature Of the holiday here cast
a shadow Of gloom over the town
yesterday morning when A. A. Her.
bert, for 81 years resident Of Pei
Zer, dropped dead from heart fail
ure while watching the games being
staged as a part Of the July Fourth
program.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-07-09
Four Children Burned to Death.

Maysville, KY, July 5.-Four
children OF Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Stamm and a child by the name Of
Thompson, whom they had adopted,
were burned to death, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Stamm were injured seriously
when fire destroyed their home near
Petersville; Lewis county, to-day.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-07-09
Services at Oakway.

We are requested to announce
that there will be service and preach
ing at the Oakway Presbyterian
church next Sunday. July 18th, at d
o'clock p. m., new time. The public
is cordially invited to attend.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-07-09
CONFEDERATE HONOR ROLL.
Names Of Those Who Participate in
Distribution Of Special Fund.

If Confederate veterans and the Wild
)ws Of Confederate veterans who vii
in the distribution of tn,
special honor fund appropriated from
he State treasury by act Of the las
Assembly. There are tw,
classes III this list-Class No. /. t,
receive $4,000 each, and Glass No. 2
who receive 5000 each. The funt
Is now in the hands of Judge O
Probate V. f. Martin, who is disburs
nS Il at present:
Class No. $4,000.
1 Brown, w. NJ.
2 Brock, James.
3 Brown, r. J.
4 Cannon, John w.
5 Grant, Samuel, Sr.
6 Mason, Elias.
7 Marett, S. II.
s Riley, j. Oliver.
Glass No. 2-$3O.OO.
| Bagwell, Baylis e.
2 Blanchett, w. n.
3 Bearden, Andrew.
Bearden, w. T.
Baldwin, Stephen.
6 Bruce, A. G.
Burgess, James B.
8 Burgess, j. Baylis, Sr.
8 Crenshaw, Newton.
10 Cantrell, J. p.
II Cobb, Ephraim.
12 Driver, B. f.
13 Ellison, A. II.
ID Gaines, NJ. B.
15 Grant, Presley A.
16 Gambrell, N. j.
II Green, G. z.
IS Hunnicutt, Thomas H.
10 Harbin. John A.
20 Hunt, w. H.
21 Jones, Leonard #.
% Jenkins, F.. T.
23 McGill, w. r.
"a Manning, !. G..
25 Martin, Vincent f.
2G Mulligan, John l..
27 Mauldin, e. NJ.
' 2S Moody, B. j.
20 Moore, J. r.
80 McAlister, w. r.
81 Nimmons, W. e.
32 O'Kelley, Jesse w.
33 Perry, e. A.
81 Patterson, G. G.
80 Reeder, John l..
36 Sanders, j. A.
81 Sanders, j. NJ.
3S Stewart, J. II.
80 Stribling, w. D.
40 Todd, John w.
~ Thompson, NJ. l..
AZ Whitaker, j. n.
43 Zimmerman, Albert.
IA Zachary. John r., Sr.
40 Adds, Mrs. James.
4G Brown, Mrs. Newton D.
47 Burnside, Mrs. w. w.
As Brown, Mrs. II. r..
40 Billingsley, Mrs. A. J. NJ.
80 Bruce, Mrs. l.. o.
81 Brandt, Mrs. II. l..
SO Craig, Mrs. Robert.
53 Dickson, Mrs. Marshall.
"a Duffie, Mrs, Reuben l..
50 Dickson, Mrs. John NJ.
sc Dendy, Mrs. Stiles P.
81 Foster. Mrs. Edmund.
IS Harris. Mrs. James.
80 Holden, Mrs. Frank.
GO Holly, Mrs. Daniel.
61 King, Mrs. Elisha.
62 Lay, Mrs. Archelaus.
63 Lusk, Mrs. II. e.
Cd Messer, Mrs: Moses S.
65 Sanders. Mrs. oh.
&C Shanklin, Mrs. Julius L..
67 Terrell, Mrs. NJ. A. '.g
6S White, Mrs. Wesley B.
60 White, Mrs. N. l..
In cases where persons do not ca,
at the office, checks will be sent b
mail. V. T.. Martin,
Judge. Of Probate.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-10
ACCIDENT TO NAVAL RESERVES.

special Correspondence of Every Evening
Icwe,. Jan 10 Tuesday evening
wlnlo returning from the dance given
., III, Delaware House, Rehoboth Beach
by The ladies Of that seaside resort. the
naval auto bus became unmangcable.
and before the river could get proper
control the bu> with it, human freight
turned over spllling the boys gu, and
hurting quite a number Of them In all
There wcre 20 boys, three Of whom were
badly injured, one fractured wrist
and tue other two BADLY cut about the
head and face
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-10
Poverty Grows With Riches.

jniuntown, Pa Jan 10 With millions
- dollar Icing made IL The coal busine&s
IL faye,-r County within the last year
II two and with thousands pf persons
earning rom S. 70 81 day, the number
81 iur.,r", "f the County Poorhouse in
crcaecd stead oi decreased until II
prcs,nf rerc aIc inorc than 200 men and
women Who have been compelled to take
relugc there for The winter Al least
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-10

through three of the last battles Of the
war, and is now enjoying a brief furlougli,
at Nice, France. 1t Is "a great pleasure 10
his many friends, To learn that he is well
and thai he expects 10 be with them soon
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-10
1t. Rutan Saw Hnyd Service.

Mrs. FredrIck w. Rutan of Bellefonfe,
has received word from her son. Lieut..
Paul ]. Rutan, who is with the 3l9th
Infantry S0th Division. that he was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-02-21

authorize the issuance of notes instead
of bonds.
This prompted Secretary Glass to
reiterate that the campaign would be
held as planned; that it would begin
April II or possibly earlier, and that
it would be popular in nature, with
the expectation of selling the securi-
ties to millions of Americans of small
means.
The Secretary further expressed
strong confidence that the loan would
be. not only subscribed but oversub-
scribed. Patriotic impulses of most
citizens will prompt them to subscribe
to the limit of their abilities, said the
Secretary, and business interests Will
give strong support for the additional
reason that the financial and CONNER
cial soundness oS the country depends
on the governments payment of its
debts.
Mr.. Glass said the Treasury had not
determined the denominations of the
securities to be issued. but he init
mated that they would be as small as
$50, as in past loans. The notes would
carry no coupons and would mature
within five years.
Secretary Glass to-day made public
correspondence with the Investment
Bankers Association, which had
pledged "absolute and unqualified sup
port" to the Victory Liberty Loan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-02-21

Gratis and Republicans, however, that
there Is no possibility for legislation
OF any kind, affecting either perma-
men. solution Of the railroad problem
or an extension Of the period of Fed
eral control, to be put through at this
session. On the other hand it is prob
able that the question will be taken
up anew ct the extra session with the
possibility that the Republicans, then
IN control OF the committee, will adopt
the suggestion for more thorough in
quiry into the affairs OF the railroad
administration.
In the absence from the hearing to-
day Of Samuel Rea, president of the
Pennsylvania Railroad, brief was
submitted to the committee in his be-
half. 1t not only supported strongly
the plan submitted in behalf of the
railway executives for permanent
method of regulating the roads under
private ownership and management,
but made an effective plea for central
lied Federal regulation as opposed to
the existing conflict of regulations be-
tween the Federal government and the
states
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-02-21
Earl of Reading, British
Envoy, Returning to q. S.
General Charlton Sails to As.
sumo Aerial Attache at
Embassy Here

LONDON, Feb. 2O.-The Earl of
Reading. British Ambassador to the
United States. sailed to-day to resume
his post at Washington.
Brigadicr General Lionel E. O. Charl-
ton sailed from England yesterday on
the steamer Aquitania to assume the
post of aerial attache of the British
Embassy in Washington.
General Charlton served in South
Africa in 1S99-19O2 and was twice
wounded. receiving the Distinguished
Service Order. He first served in the
European war as a captain of infantry,
and later became a squadron com
mander in the Royal Flying Corps In
1916 he was made a companion of the
Order of st. Michael and st. George
He is also a Chevalier of the French
Legion Of Honor.
General Charlton's mother was Miss
Mary Grant, daughter of Archibald
Campbell, of Washington. He was born
in 1879 and is unmarried. Major +. H
Charlton and Captain w. II. Charlton,
of the British army, are his bfothers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-02-21

paid to the road. The road is in the
hands of W. P. Sullivan, L. NJ. Will
Hams and John F. Lewis, receivers.
For the test period the roads annual
edeficit averaged S562 contract was
also signed with the Augusta South
ern, subsidiary, for rental of $685.
SIS.
at would be interesting to know
why the Georgia and Florida received
such favorable consideration and
whether it presages similar treat
ment of other special compensation
cases John SHELTON Williams was
at one time pesident of the road and
chairman of the board"
EDO you think that | or anybody else
would have the right to take your rail
road and use it for year and not pay
you anything for it?" asked Repre-
sentative Decker, of Missouri.
If it was a railroad in which myself
or my family was interested, and | haC
charge of the financial part of the rail
road administration. | should think il
ought to be investigated, replied Rep
resentative McFadden.
Representative Decker said he con-
sidered the Pennsylvania members
statement an "unjustitiablc insnua-
ton and declared that the President
and Director General of Railroads
were responsible for the negotiation
of railroad rental contracts.
81 think it is reasonable to suppose
said Mr. McFadden, chat the director
of finance of the railroad administra-
ton passes on these matters, and that
his report is probably accepted by the
Director General of Railroads. If
am wrong in that impression J. would
be very glad to be corrected"
"Who is the financial director"
asked a mem Der.
The financial director is John Skel-
ton Williams" replied Mr.. McFadden
Attacks BY Weeks
The Senate Committee spent virtu
ally the entire cay hearing an attacl
on Williams by Senator Weeks, ant
counter attack by MIR. Weeks Wig
controller went after Mr.. Weeks Wig
orously in his reply because of &
statement Mr.. Weeks made in speech
in Michigan several years ago in which
he said he thought the banker SHOULD
be the judge of the interest rate to be
oXacted. Mr. Williams spent nearl.
all the afternoon session reading from
letters he had written to the officials
of the Riggs National Sank, and from
q speech nc ndd MADE IN kcntuCEy II
reply to Mr.. Weeks's speech III Mich
gan.
Charging that Senator Weeks haf
inserted in the record a number OF
"inspired editorials" against him, but
excepting "The New York World" from
the charge of having been inspired
Mr.. Williams said he wished also te
insert some editorials and letters
which were not inspired.
Senator Norris, following the sug-
gcstion of Senator Weeks that perhaps
Mr. Ryan's testimony would be inter
esting as to Wlliams's record in pri-
vate business, with particular refer
cncc to his having squeezed and been
squeezed" wished to know the details
about Scaboard Air Line deal.
"Mr. Ryan and | had contests in
raj road matters great many years
ago said Mr.. Williams. Il have nc
cnmity or bitterness toward Mr.. Ryan
I have had no business with him fol
about fifteen years. 1t seems to me
to be barking back to go back a decade
and half"
Mr.. Williams denied that his Office
as controller had brought him in con
tact with Mr.. Ryan in any way.