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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-03-19

] from court Rouse t>'"nS 10 COuTl
! House towns Ga bill for which our
| Mr.. Mcdonald, after voting against
our own good roads bill, voted for) ,
! stood pat for roads from the farms
to the marke cts first. For years our
county authorities have been scrap
ing the dirt in the roads, whore the
very first rain that comes carries it
| into the streams. ! felt sure that
| this practice of waste should be
abandoned and IL system Of Il pcrma-
ncnt nature and Of special benefit
to those of our people who make the
, bread and meat for the world should
be adopted first, and then roads for
joy-riders provided if desired. |
gave all this serious consideration,
and concluded that the only way to
give our people the roads which they
50 much need and desire was to al
low them the privilege Of voting
bonds with which to grade and drain
their own roads; and to this end |
introduced bill submitting the
the building of such roads, to the
people for their decision. held a
consultation with the House men,
bers about this bill, and they, or
over the bond issue without sub
hitting the same to any vote at all!
to which | replied: Never; salts
lied people is worth more than the
people without their consent" After
consulting over the matter we all
concluded that we would put the
bill through, and that as we were
going to put tax on property. Il
higher commutatiOn tax should be
imposed. | had introduced the bill
for bond issue. and Mr.. Mcdonald
introduced a bill to raise the commu-
tatiOn road tax to two dollars and
a half. and he made it a crime not
20 pay this tax. We separated with
the understanding that we would
put these bills through. On motion
vi VT. MCl)OllutN. lle UOnQ Dlll WIS
killed in the House, but neverthc-
less, after he had killed the bond
bill he introduced the communication
road tax, and when it came over to
the Senate | attended its funeral
without much ceremony.
| also introduced bill to pro-
vide for an advisory board to the
Supervisor, to be composed Of two
Of the best men in the county, and
provided that no expensive work
should be entered upon without the
approval Of this board, composed Of
the two men above mentioned and
the Supervisor. This bill became a
law and IS now in torce. e Is the
only one Of my attempted pro,
/ srcs'jvc measures 10 find It's way
I throUEM j. " SholOr.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1919-03-19

good deal for the Red Cross. We
observed the drive week. last
spring and we were all proud of
what Nanking did. Several of the
missionaries gave months salary
and some Joined as life members,
besides a good many British, who
took out life memberships in the
American Red Cross. great deal
of work was done to show the
Chinese what the Red Gross is doing
and some of them gave we'll A
good. many doctors and nurses left
this summer for Siberia, and some
evangc!iSuC workers have gone The
news that we arc getting now is GER
,0irly encouraging If we could
.ris, get or German soil before win
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| hope that you will each accept
this as Il personal message, and will,
ii you appreciate ii at all, answer
it. for | want to hear from you.
| hope this letter will reach you
nearer Christmas than the one that
wrote last year. 1t takes to each
and all Of you the old wish--"A
merry Christmas and bright New
Year. From Eliza \. Lancaster.
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Mr.. and Mrs. E. p. Brown, parents
of the deceased young man, were
formerly residents Of Oconee, having
moved to Georgia from the Noun
tain Rest section. There are many
friends of the family who will re-
gret to learn of Mr.. Browns death.
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SURVEYING.

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late I. III. Harrison, and am prepared
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otic Americans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-22

have some tadpoles that he got barefooted and waded into branch during the snow in January, catching about 15 and putting them into a can.' For fear of paternal ob- jections he carefully hid them under the house where he made stealthy visits, daily feeding his pets and changing the water in the bucket which was their home. The little fellows soon learned to know their master, and gleefully came to the top when he appeared.
 Day by day, Fletcher, who is a reg ular boy" eagerly watched the first in- dications of the evolution which he had learned from his nature study would take place. One might we'll imagine his de- light on an early morning visit to find six young buIlfrogs where the night be- fore he had left only tadpoles While he had kept his secret of the tadpoles for many months, the advent of the young bullfrogs was announced to the entire neighborhood.
 The news of the arrival of the bull frogs was made known by Fletcher him. self, who with dancing eyes and occas- ionally stopping to catch his breath, gave a graphic description of his experience from the snowy day he had waded into the branch after them, placing much stress on the disappearance of their tails and their later development into real live bullfrogs. The large lard can which held the young frogs and tadpoles was the center of attraction for the many visitors who called on the young naturalist
 On hearing F1etcher's story one is re- minded of little verse of the late Ruth McEnery Stuart the south's celebrated author, which follows:
 ''Ol Brer Frog ain't much to sing,
 But he clairs log in a single spring, An jedgin' i'm by his bigoty ways, He's clean forgot is tadpole days.
 But he aint by 'isself in dat, in dat No he ain't by 'isself in dat"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-22
MEDICAL SOCIETY

The Bessemer Medical society held most interesting meeting and banquet at Dew Drop Inn" at West Lake Friday evening. A four-course dinner was served and a number of visitors were present Dr. E. P. Lacey president of the associatio ion, acted as toastmaster and introduced the speakers. Dr. J. D. Dowl- ing made the principal talk of the even- ing, having for his subject Public Health Service" Dr. B. L. Wyman of Birming- ham spoke of ''The Pioneer Physician" ;" and Prof. L.. l.. Vanns subject was Ed ucation." The Rev. E. H. Huchison made talk on "The Minister in the Army The meeting was the most pleas ant since the organization of the asso- ciaton and was attended by a large num- Der of the local physicians. Resolutions were introduced by Dr. G. D. Waller for the erection of Y. NJ. c. A. build ing as a memorial for the Bessemer heroes of the war, and was unanimously adopted. It was the unanimous opinion of the society that such building would best serve the interest of Bessemer and this community as commemoration of the supreme sacrifice made by a num- Der of young men from the community on the battlefelds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-22
CURED HER FITS

Mrs. Paul Gram, residing at 916 Fourth street Milwaukee, Wis, recent ly gave out the following statement: T had suffered with Fits (Epilepsy) for over 14 years Doctors and medi- cine did me no good. It seemed that was beyond all hope of relief, when at last I secured al preparation that cured me sound and we'll. Over 10 years have passed and the attacks have not returned. l wish every one who suffers from this terrible disease would write R. P. N. Lepso. 40 Island avenue, Milwaukee. Wis, and ask for bottle of the same kind of medicine which he game me. He has generously prom ised to send it postpaid, free to any one who writes him."-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-22

Company D. saith infantry, Eighty first division. whose home is at 161s Fourth avenue, Bessemer. has been cited for special bravery in the Ar gonne-Meuse forest battle by his col oneL
 The citation states that "On the night of November g, 1918, during a heavy artillery fire, you repeatedly went out into the darkness at great personal risk, and succeeded in estab- fishing communications between the platoon leader and the company com manders. This letter should be re- tained by you as evidence to your fam fly that you are very brave and ef- ficient soldier" Mir Marks is at pres ent at Fort McPherson for treatment for wounds received on the night of November g. after a visit to his mother.
 Fire Chiefs J. I. Reeder will leave Sunday for Kansas City, where he will attend the International Associa ton of Fire Engineers. MT. Reeder will be absent from the city for a week and during his absence Assistant Fire Chief Leo Hill will have charge of the department force.
 Ray Tillman left Saturday afternoon for Smiths Station, where he will be married on Tuesday to Miss Ruth Pierce.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Lowe of Nash vile and little daughter. Thevor, are the guests of Mir. and Mrs. E. E. Rear.
 Dr. c. w. Burnson is the guest ot Miss Elizabeth Phelps at her home On Fifth avenue.
 Mrs. James Slaughter Is the guest of relatives in Athens.
 Mrs. J. A. Majors left this week for Corinth, Miss. where she was called by the illness of MT. Nabors. MT. and Mrs. Lee Moody will leave
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-22
Striking Exhibit at
 the Public Library

There are some striking photographs now on exhibition at the public library in the city hall. These pictures were sent by the Red Cross institute for the blind and disabled, and show vividly the good work being done in Europe as we'll as America.
 On exhibition are photographs, taken from life, of disabled and maimed sol- diers being attended by members of the Red Cross institute, who are beng taught to be useful to Themselves and others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-22
Y. M. c. A. CONFERENCE

The four delegates appointed to at- tend the high school Y. M C. A. con- ference at Blue Ridge, N C.. will leave Monday. George Waller will go as the representative of the Bessemer high school, Noble Bennett from the First Methodist Sunday school, How ard Bailey from the Presbyterian Sum- day school and Meredith Waller from the First Baptist Sunday school The boys will be at Blue Ridge for week and are expecting very pleasant and instructive stay.
 The Victory Liberty Loan organiza- ton of women will handle the state memorial drive in Bessemer, with Mrs. R. w. Waldrop as chairman. Plans have not been completed for making the campaign, but house. toulouse canvass will likely be undertaken. Mrs Wa1drop will have the same workers with the exception of a few changes, and the campaign will be- gin Friday, June 27, and will last a ua
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-22
MASONIC ELECTION

Bessemer Lodge No. 45S, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, will hold meeting Monday evening, when off, ficers for the coming year will be elected. The membership of the lodge numbers over 300, and the end of the Masonic year has shown a steady in- crease in membership during the year. Every fifth Monday during the year the lodge will observe as a special oc- casion, which will be featured by the roll-call of members, and an effort will be made to have every member present. Refreshments will be served on the fifth Monday meetings.
 All circles of the Woman's Mission ary union of the First Baptist church will meet at the church Monday aft- ernoon at o'clock, when a mission ary programme will be given. The subject for the afternoon will be Christian Education" and Mrs. N. B. Parker will be the leader.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-22
COMMUNITY SING

The community sing Sunday afternoon will be especially for the returned sol diers. who will be the guests of honor Ar interesting programme has been ar ranged by Director B. L. Michaelson, and Bewen's orchestra will give several num- bers. Short impromptu talks will be made by some of the soldiers. Special features of the programme will be a trombone solo, and Hode Eastman will sing The Tumble-Down House in Al tone,' with orchestra accompaniment. There will be several songs for every body to sing, and altogether the pro- gramme will be unusually fine. The sing will begin promptly at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-22
EVOLUTION OF HIS
 TADPOLES ID FROGS
 OVERJOYS FLETCHER
Aquatic Pets Loved Their Youthful Master and Wig gled to Water Surface
 at His Appearance
Bv ETHEL. GILLEN

Mamma, please don't throw my tad poles away" said little Fletcher Karr, the 7-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. Je- rome Karr of Bessemer, when his mother discovered a bucket of tadpoles which he had been treasuring for several months and had hidden under the house.
 Fletcher had been very interested in nature study, and so anxious was he to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-22
PHONE BEssEMER 612-J

Bessemer, June H.-(Special.)-No solu-
 ton of the telephone problem in Bes-
 semer was offered at the mass meeting
 held at the crcuit court room Friday
 evening when the recent raise in rates
 and the 1O-cent toll from Bessemer to
 Birmingham were discussed with officials
 of the telephone company, but a decision
 was made to invite the state public ser
 vice commission to investigate the con-
 dition existing here, and with a commit
 tee from the Board of Trade and officials
 of the telephone company, arrive at some
 adjustment of the matter.
 The committee appointed by President
 J. B. Morton of the Board of Trade
 were J. E. Rogers, W. J. Long, Dr. J. c.
 Curry and Jasper Bryant.
 District Superintendent Knox stated
 the telephone eompany's position in
 frank manner, inviting an investigator of the records of the company's books,
 representing that the raise in rates were necessary in order to bring the stock of i the company back to a dividend paying basis, so that bonds could be floated to raise money for improvements and the increased cost of operating the business. He brought out the increased cost of ma terials and labor, and also stated that large improvements, with an outlay of $750,000, would be made in the district within the next few months.
 The only relief offered so far as the 10-cent toll was concerned was to have
 telephone connection direct with the Birmingham exchange where the number | of calls justified the added expense of maintaining two telephones, the rate of ! charges for the special telephone to be based on mileage rates.
 The meeting was perfectly harmonious, fr1ir Is ,,ffS r1c expressing disapproval of the toll, J. F. Rogers making the principal talk voicing l the dissatisfaction, but stating that he 1 desired an amicable settlement of the
 matter without any antagonsm.
 l He Stated that the toll charges from his business alone would amount to from 50 cents to $1 a day, which was an un-
 reasonable amount to be paid for the
 service. in addition to the monthly rate. Another meeting will be called by MT.
 Morton as soon as the committee appoint
 e6 to make investigations has reported to him.
 VALLEY CREEK CANAL ] The press reports from Washington of 1 the denisl by the chief of engineers that the board of engineers had abandoned 1 the Valley Creek canal project without carrying out the survey ordered by Con- ! gress, and that the survey would be made as soon as practicable, has served | ta raise the hopes of the Bessemer cit izens supporting the project that upon in vestigation the canal will be found to be l feasible.
 i A few months prior to the entrance I or the country into the war army en- l gineers reported that the equalization of | Valley creek was inadvisable for the reason that the railroads were supply ling all of the transportation facilities l needed in this district.
 A later survey of the creek bed was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-22

despite their affliction. The pictures show the maimed heroes at work in the shop.
 home, field and office and those showing the blind being taught to read and write are very interesting as well as instruc-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-22
NE WS OF BESSEMER|
MRS. H. l.. BANS. c

made by Colonel Sanford of New Orleans, chief of engineers of the southeastern states, and it is said to be upon his rec concentrations that the new survey was ordered The declaration of war caused a postponement of the work and the re- cent dispatches from Washington stating that the survey would be made as soon. as engineers were available have been re- ceived with qualification in Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-22
CHURCH NOTES

The Woman's Auxiliary of the Pres-
 byterian church will hold a meeting in the parlors of the church Monday afternoon at o'clock. Mrs J. B. Morton will lead the meet ing and a missionary programme will
 be carried out. The Wednesday Music club will hold a meeting at the residence of Mrs. A. D. Sturdivant Wednesday afternoon at o'clock. Business of importance rela- tive to the community sings and the years books will come up for discus sion.
 Rev w. P. Price will preach at the First Baptist church Sunday morning
 at II o'clock on the subject. "Primacv of the Teacher" and in the even;ng his subject will be "The Things I'll /
 Last"
 /Rev. I. F. Swallow will use as hts subject Sunday morning at the Pres byterian church The Worlds Hope" and at the evening service his subject will be Initial Work Regular services will be held at the
 Church of God, with visiting minis i! ter in charge. Rev. T. J. Caffee and Mrs Matte Parsons were married in the probate clerks office, Judge Sam Huey per-
 forming the ceremony. Mir. and Mrs. Caffee both live at Virginia Mines. where he is a well-known Baptist min
 ister.
 CITED FOR BRAVERY 1 Private Samuel Thornton Marx.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-22

Sunday for a visit to Sandusky, Ohio.
 Mrs. Lucy Armstrong is the guest of Miss Ruth Pierce at Smiths Sta tion
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-05-22
WANT0N DESTRUC-
! TON OF PROPERTY

The editor visited the Chautau-
qua Park yesterday afternoon in his
rambling around and after taking one
glance at the auditorium we turned
absolutely sick at heart to see the
wanton and uncalled for destruction
that had been wrought on that fine
building by roughnecks whose only
thought in life is to see how much
damage could be done-because peo-
pie who will do these things certainly
have no valued place in this world and
will never amount to a picayune in
whatever place in life they will be call
ed upon to fill. Nearly every pane of
glass in the auditorium has been brok-
en- and in some instances the window
'&srames themselves have been broker.
out. Benches. and seats have been
thrown around and it looks as if the
place had gone through St, Mihiel
drive or Hun air raid. There is
positively no license for srlch destruc-
tion and it seems to US that the au-
thorities should take some steps to
try and find out who is responsible
for this work. The city has acquired
this property at big price and now it
will cost the city several hundred dol
lars to replace the damage done. In
the first place the building was not
properly looked after last fall. The
doors were left open and blowing to
the winds and so that anyone could get
inside, instead Of being nailed down
secure. The windows could have been
boarded up at one-fourth the expense
it will cost to replace the broken
glass. The vandals have even gone
so far as to go inside the building
and deliberately smash out the win
dow lights in the rear windows back
Of the stage that had been boarded up.
The sight is certainly s;ckening and
disheartening one to any person who
believes in law and order and who ab-
hors destruction of property in any
form. That is the way it struck us.
We certainly wish for once that the
culprits could be arrested and that we
could be the court to impose sentence
they would get the limit.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-05-22
BARNES COUNTY
PLAY DAY

The following is the program for
the Barnes County Play Day which
viii be held on Saturday, May "a. at
the Normal campus and fair grounds
in Valley City.
Play Day is for the people of Barnes
county, old and young. Plan to come
early. The program Of the day will
begin promptly at 8 o'clock. Bring
your picnic dinner and enjoy the beau
ties Of the park.
$500 a. m.-Assembly All teachers
and contestants meet in
N Ormal auditorium
promptly for instruc-
tions.
1880 a. n.-Field and track meet on
fair grounds.
ll.SO q. m.-Prehminary contest
games. On the Normal