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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-05-12
FATHER IS KILLED BY HIS son.
Alleged that He was Beating His
Wife when Tragedy Took Place.

Aiken, SC, May Tommy Dun
bar, aged 15 years, was placed in jail
here at midnight last night, charged
with the murder Of his father, Cliff
ton Dunbar, a farmer, living In sight
of Mount Calvary church. Dunbar,
who, 1t is said, bore the reputation
Of being a wife-beater, had ordered
his wife to the field from the wash
tub, and because the oma did not
comply with the order, he struck her
across the mouth with a heavy stick,
and continued beating her, 1t Is said.
The lad, a witness to the affair, Sc
cured a shotgun and stepped up to
within a few feet of where his father
was beating his mother, and shot
him through the head, killing him
instantly. At the sherif's office this
afternoon a coat streaked with blood,
which was worn by the woman, it Is
claimed, when she received the whip
ping, was viewed by spectators. The
attorney for the lad Is arranging to
secure bond for the lad this even
ing.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-05-12
NIoKinney-smith.

Highlands, N. c., May Especial:
A beautiful wedding was solemnized
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. N. II.
Mckinney on April 26th, when Miss
Edna Mckinney became the bride Of
Harlie A. Smith. The bride wore a
gown Of white georgette and carried
a bouquet Of white lilies. The groom
was dressed in a blue conventional
dress suit. The maid of honor was
Miss Agnes Mckinney, sister of the
bride, who wore q net dress trimmed
In real lace, and carried q bouquet OF
white carnations. The best man was
Walter Bryson. who wore a dress
suit of brown cassimer. The home
was beautifully decorated In jon
quils and American Beauty roses.
A buffet luncheon was served
ham and monac sandwiches, tomato
salad, hot chocolate with whipped
cream, fruit cake and strawberry ice
cream. y.
The groom's present to the bride
was a beautiful string Of pearls, and
there we're many handsome wedding
presents of silver, linen, china, cut
glass and aluminium.
After spending q few days with
Mr.. Smiths homefolks, the young
couple left for their future home in
Walhalla, s. G.. There are many
friends here who wish them every
JOY and happiness.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-05-12
Rainfall and Temperature.

Below is a record Of meteorological
observations taken by H. w. Brandt,
cooperative observer of the Weather
Bureau OF the U. 8. Department of
Agriculture, during the week ending
May 9th, 1920, at Z p. m. (The
instrumental readings are from gov
ernment standard Instruments ex-
posed in the manne recommended
by the chief Of the Weather Bureau):
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-05-12
HOUSE OF, REPRESENTATIVES,.

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for reelection to tho House of
representatives from Oconee County,
subject to the rules and regulations
OF the Democratic party in the pri-
mary elections.
81 J.. r. ORR.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-05-12

hereby announce myself a can
didate for Supervisor of Oconee, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
voters In the primary elections. My
time, il elected, Will be devoted to
the service of the people Of Oconee.
&C. w. PATTERSON.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-05-12
Drainage Engineer Inspects.

Senior Drainage Engineer j.. ".
Phillips, Of the Bureau Of Public
Roads and Rural Engineering, ac-
( ompanied by tbs County Agent, on
last Wednesday made a preliminary
inspection OF Little Coneross creek,
which empties into Big Coneross
creek near the lands Of J.. D. McMa-'
han. This inspection was for the
purpose Of finding out whether, or
not q drainage district should be
organized for this creek. For the
benefit Of interested landowners
along this creek, 1t is encouraging to
state that Mr.. Phillips found the
creek apparently satisfactory and
suitable for drainage after carefully
examining the outlet.
George r. Briggs,
County Agent.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-05-12
Singing at Poplar Springs.

The Wagner Township Singing
Association will hold its regular
meeting with the Poplar Spring Bap-
tist church on Sunday next, May 49,,
beginning at 2 o'clock p. m, Every
body Is invited to attend and join in
an afternoon Of good singing.
H. A. Wood, President.
w. D. Brewer, SEQ. and treas.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-05-12
FOR sHERIFF:

gg!i hereby announce myself a can
ditate for re election to the office Of
Sheriff OF Oconee County, subject to
thu win OF the Democratic voters as
1T nay be expressed in the primary
elections! I pledge faithful perform
ant OF duty. w. M. ALEXANDER.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-05-12
Cloth BY Express to New England.
(Anderson Mail,

Probably the largest single ship
ment Of express from Anderson was
the recent shipment of cotton cloth
from the Orr Cotton Mill to a New
England city recently. The weight
OF tho shipment was 10000 pounds,
and was&a rush order from a New
England firm. The shipments Is
thought to be the largest single ex-
press shipment ever made from the
city Of Anderson.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-05-12
o SUPERVISOR.

hereby announce myself as a
candidate for Supervisor Of Oconee
County, subject to the action Of the
Democratic voters in the primary
elections. I will appreciate your
vote and support. y" +'rt
F, WIN. M. FENNELL.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-05-12
+ ,*SsS !.
4 COUNTY AGENTS. n
81 NOTES. i,

Corn, Pig and gowpeay Clubs.
The following Siss the statement Of
enrolment OF members who Ehaye
Joined the corn, pig and coWpea clubs
OF the various schools or Oconee:
Oakway-Corn: Henry Lee Pra-
ter, While Prater pig: Bonneau,
Dickson, Holland)G Mitchell, Nellie
Cain; CoWpea: - Oscar }. Graham, Ce-l
Gil n. Bowen, Gary Bowen, Clarence
Hardin.
Fairyiew-Corn: Oscar Oliver,
VIM. B.SMeares, James PEBBLES, j. II.
Kennedy, Jr.; Pig: Frank Gillespie
Mollie Kennedy Roy M. Cox; Cow
pea: j. F. Kennedy Jr.
Ray Brock Earl Spurlock, William
Ham; Pig: Minnie Spurlock, Clar-
ence Crow, John r. Cowan.
Picket Post-Corn: Francis w.
Galloway, Berry Galloway; Pig:
Evelyn Burrell, Blanche Medlin,
Pauline Medlin, Phidelle Burrell,
Claude Brewer '
Richland-Pig: j. Boyd Gambrell,
sMayme Dendy, Bessie May Stribling,
Mildred Mcdonald, David Stribling;
wpea: David Stribling.
Oconee Creek-Corn: Davis Hall,
George Taylor; Pig: lola Poore and
Mamie Orr.
Blue Ridge-Corn: Henry l..
Brandt; Pig: John, J. Brandt, Karl
#. Brandt.
Keowee-Pig: Ernest Kell, Ralph
Smith, Tommie Elrod. y
Oak Grove-Corn: Frank Cobb,
Geer Prichard; Cowpea;. Ernest
Arve.
Ebenezer-Corn: George Leroy;
Pig: Junice Powell.
>Newry-Corn: Leonard McAlis,
ter, Paul Hawkins.
Fairfeld-Pig: Mary G. Fowler.
Bounty Land-Pig: Eleanor G.
Stone.
Membership totals for the county
are shown to BE- as follows: Corn
club, 20 members; pig club, 20;
cowpea club, 7 members. Total in
all, sc members.
1t will be noted that some Of the
schools show a very small member
ship, and it is hoped that there will
he more enrollments in all clubs be-
fore May 15th, when membership
closes.
The county prizes are to be an
nounced soon, and these prizes will
perhaps be grouped according to
membership in sections Of the coun-
ty. If you are not enrolled, send in
Your name at once. The prizes will
probably be given out at the club
show to be held here in the fall.
Members are also urged to plan
to go to Clemson College for the
short course during the latter part Of
June. 1t will be a very entertaining
and instructive trip.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-05-12
FOR CLBRK OF COURT.

hereby announce myself as a can
didate for reelection to the office Of
Clerk Of Court for Oconee County,
subject to the rules and regulations
of he Democratic party in the pri-
mary election.
JOHN II. CRAIG.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-05-12
FOR CORONER.

! heieby announce myself a can
did &c Tor the Office Of Coroner of
Oconee County, subject to the rules
governing the Democratic primary.
DEWITT MORGAN,
.~&{S Wounded Ex-Soldier.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-05-12
Best Sentenced to Life in Pen.

Pontiac Mich, May 1.-The jury
in Circuit Court late today found
Arson Best, a Flint, Mich, youth,
guilty Of the murder Of Miss Vera
Schneider, a telephone operator,
whose body was found on the porch
Of an u%noccupied dwelling In a re-
stricted residence district here on
April IS. Best was sentenced to life
imprisonment.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-05-12
FOR sUP1. OF EDUCATION.

I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the Office Of Superin-
tendent Of Education Of Oconee,
subject to the rules and regulations
of the Democratic party in the pri-
mary election.
O., G.. LYLES,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-05-12

hereby announce myself a can
dilate, for the Office Of Supervisor of
Oconee County, subject to the will
OF the Democratic voters in the pri-
mary election. If elected I promise
faithful and conscientious service.
JAMES G. SHOCKLEY.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-05-12

COLUMN.

Announcements Of candidates
will be published In this column
Mt q uniform rate Of $500, this
c'tar@0 carrying the announce
mrIL through TO date of cleo
ttnn including seCnnS election
nnYoNncerneiit for those who
WiR make Dhe SscoDl rucc, a5
frr"n tines constitute fplmal
nnponic lnent. Pro rata charge
Mill tn tu,ade for announcements
rcluiring space In excess Of 2
ia&S. Stvictly cash I'm advance.
No deviation FROM this rule.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-05-12
An.Day Singing at stamp Greek.

There will be an all-day singing
at Stamp Creek church on the third
Sunday In May, the 10th. All sing
ers and lovers of songs are invited
to attend and bring books and we'll
filled baskets. J. Il, Campbell.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-05-12

Gets IT," The courier-s1.oo,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-07-01
Town of Wilma

Mr.. Lewis has purchased a
Ford.
Henry Snyder is working near
Frederic, Wis.
Geo. Matson returned home
some time ago.
Mr.. Van Alstein is helping Mr..
WATSON with his barn.
A. H. Anderson and daughter,
Harriet, have gone to Rochester.
A number of men have been
working on the road the past
week.
Mrs. Bates uncle, Mr.. Garner
and family, from Iowa, made a
visit.
Miss Bertha Webster spent the
week end with Miss Birdie Hen
bricks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Moore at
tended Sunday school at Dux-
bury Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bates spent a
pleasant Sunday afternoon with
Mr.. and Mrs. WATSON.
Mr.. Gebhart hauled big load
of goods for H. 0. IHanstad from
Markville, in his truck. Friday.
Mr.. Hendricks will preach July
4th at the hall after Sunday
school which is at 1000; preach
ing at HOO. Everybody is in
vited to attend.
Mrs. Ed. Randall, a former re-
sident Of Duxbury, underwent
another very serious operation
but recovered nicely. They are
living in Casper, Wyo.. now.
Mr.. Randall runs a truck between
there and the oil fields.
The Republican picnic June
22nd was a success from all
standpoints. because everyone
.had a good time and plenty to
eat Senator Adams gave very
good speech and the rest of the
program was fine. The races
were lots of fun. A very large
crowd attended the dance at the
hall in the evening. People came
from a distance.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-07-01
Danforth
c. A. Newcome has purchased

C. A. Newcome has purchased
a Ford.
The Ladies' Aid met with Mrs.
Newcome Wednesday.
A large crowd attended the
program given by the Sunday
school Sunday.
Mrs. M. /. White visited at
the Percy Moore home, Tuesday.
Rev. Gjertson conducted Swed-
ish services at the school house
Sunday morning.
Reverend H. A. Mathews
and family of Council Bluffs,
Iowa, spent a few days last week
at the G. +. Hendricks home.
Mrs. Steiner and daughter
who have been visiting for some
time at the C. A. Newcome home
returned Monday to their home
in Iowa.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-07-01
FILIPINO LEGISLATORS
DEBATE IN ENGLISH

The English language recently was
used for the first time in the debates
Of the Filipino House Of Represents
tives
The fact was cabled to the United
States Insular Affairs Bureau. Th..
principal speakers were Messrs. Benz
tex De Guzman and virata. Thes.
members are graduates from the Uni
versity of the Philippines.
English is taught exclusively In the
public schools Of the Philippines and
IL is announced. will continue Ia u.
il Independence is granted. Accord
ing to an estimate based on m.
census just completed. seventy pe,
cent Of the inhabitants Of the Phli,,
lines over 10 years Of age are liter
tie. This IL higher percentage ~
iteracy than that OF any South Amer
IAN country.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-07-01
TOWnOf Norman

VIM. Bonnin went up near Ker-
rick to saw lumber this week.
Robert Teitz called at the F..
Darnell home Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Ogilvie re-
turned from their visit Monday.
Mrs. Art Wood and children
left for Kimbel, Mimi, for a vi
sit with her parents.
The Ladies' Welcome Society
meets with Mrs. A. F. Forsyth
Saturday, July the 10th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Anderson
and three children from Fair
mont, were visiting at the F.
Darnell home this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. August Trouth
from Quicken, Mimi, were visit
ing their daughter, Mrs. Fred
Darnell and family, this week.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-07-01
SAYS ALL FiLip,Nos
WANT lNDEpeNneu~.

1T is frequently said that only -.
politicians in the Philippines w.n. :"
dependence, but do not think sn,.. =
the case" said DR. n. N c.r,'.
superintendent of the Californ;s 49,.
Saloon League. who has i,,, r.,n.n,
from the Philippines II hav. -
all classes Of people from y,rr,a',s
par.s 9. me Islands and all alike seem
to me 10 desire ildepcn,enc. 10
inclined to think that they hsva a.. -"
ability to govern themselves ".
developing q socia! and pol,;ca, 90
science In America and they WA,
ve'or one there: and l verv ~,
doubt that they will harn !. Ivy !
under present conditions ..
would under complete ina.,an., "'
independence in some form i -. 90
10 come and am inclined n -
mat II had better come seen
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-07-01
Oh, Boy!

The teacher was instructing the
primary grade IN the correct use Of
like and love. She told them they must
say. ~ like apples and ice cream"
but II love my mother and father"
Little 7-year-old Kenneth, who had
been very quiet and attentive during
the lesson. suddenly and mischievously
exclaimed:
"Say, va can't love anything va can't
hug, can ya?"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-07-01

When In houbt tell the truth
"Is ID true" demanded the wOm-
ans dean sternly. that you were
found smoking cigarettesT
Eyes" said the girl.
"What explanation have you for
your unladylke conduct?''
II didn't know IL would be found
out" said the girl
The deans brow relaxed.
II couldn't give better reason my
self You are excused. "-Pittsburgh
Press
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-07-01
RIAL, FILIPINO MARTYR,
WROTE REMARKABLE POEM


Every year June 10 is celebrated oy
Filipnos as the anniversary OF the
birthday of the Filipino martyr, LII.
Jose Rial. regarded as the greatest
man the Malay race has produced -
Rial, who spoke seven languages
and was a cultured and much Travelled
man ton one occasion he travelled
across the United States), earned the
enmity of Spanish governors in the
Philippines by protesting against me
oppression of the Filipino people AS
boy he had witnessed scenes mat
sent shafts of grief into bis poet
soul. and he early Dedicated ms NE
to the liberia ton of his LAND adored.
At the risk Of his life, and at the
sacrifice of his career. friends ana
loved ones, he became the spokesman
for the stified grievances OF the voice
less multitude, and thus became 1.-The
living Indictment of SPANS wretched
colonial SYSTEM
Rial could have saved his life, as
he had been warned by friends not to
return to the islands He could not
be dissuaded, but before returning to
Manila left q letter with friend In
Hongkong to be opened after his
death. in which he wrote: Gladly do
20 to expose myself to peril, not as
any expiatiOn of misdeed flor in this
matter believe myself guiltless of
a., u
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-07-01

Little Helen's older sister was con-
ferring on her some bits Of useful
knowledge as she helped the child
undress.
"You know. dear" she said, "all the
stars are worlds like ours"
well. IL that's SO. I shouldn't like to
live on one of them" declared Helen
stoutly. ut would he so horrid when
II twinkled!"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-07-01

If you have something which
you want to dispose of you can
very soon find out if there is sale
for it by using American want
Ads.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-07-01

preached ought
to which ad
willingly
Besides
Philippine reforms Spanish
Tin life a
Rial
death But had
teachings of Rial
Filipino
patriotism Of Rial
Of
30 1885 Rial
himself redemption
While the Philippines
mind could az
the leadership Of Filipino
the
pendence he
Rial
he dead his
ture aons the homes the families
his while
In life Rial was beautiful character kind
life
With such spirit as its national help hut
OF
While awaiting death his cell during Ria, vrot.
remarkable MY Last
acoh" cooking lamp where found follows
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-07-01
MY LAST FAREWELL.
ey Or. JOSE RIAL.

ey Or. 20
Farewell: dear istheriand. elm. Of the
Pearl of the Orient seas. our Eden lost:
Eiaoiy now | GO to give thee this faded
And were II brighter. fresher or more
stin would I Civ. II thee, nor coun, tn.
On the feld OF battle. midst the frenzy Of
Others son nSvs or f SssS their lives without
the place matters not--cypress or laurel
scafrold or open plain. combat or martyr.
IT'S ever the same to serve our home and
countrys need
die just when I see the dawn break
Through the gloom OF night. to herald the
And 4 color is lacking my blood thou
Pourd out at need Tor thy dear sake.
To dye with its crimson thy va king ray
My dreams, when life nrst opened to me.
Ny dreams, when the hopes Of youth beat
Were g see thy loved face, o gem Of the
From sloom and sr'ef. from care and
No blush on thy brow. no tear in thine
eve
Dream OF my life my living and burning
desire.
All hail cries the soul that liz now to take
fight
An hail And sweet It is for thee to expire.
To die for thy sake that thou may II
aspire.
And sheep in thy bosom eternity. long
night
II over my grave some day thou seest
grow
In the grassy sod. q humble flower
Draw II to thy lips and kiss my soul so.
While may feel on my brow in the cold
tomb below
The touch Of thy tenderness thy breath's
warm flower.
Let the moon beam over me soft and
serene.
Let the dawn shed over me its radiant
flashes.
Let the wind with sad lament over me
keen;
And II on my cross . bird should be seen,
Let II thrill there its hymn Of peace TO my
ashes
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-07-01
On the Col

On the Go!
Few married women are really
happy. Even II she marries man
after her own heart she IL In mortal
dread that he may. some day, be after
another wOman's heart.
Magazine.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-07-01

Let the sun draw its vapors up to the sky.
And heavenward in purity hear my tardy
protest:
Let some kind soul DER my un,imely fate
And In the stin evening /. prayer b. u,,.o
on high, w '''0"
From thee. o my country. that in God
Pray for all those that hapless have d,.A
For all who have suffered the unmeas,E'd
pain: 'e~u'
For our mothers tina, bitterly their woe.
For widows and orphans. for captive. nv
torture tried ~
And then for thyself that redemp,ion tho,
mayst gain ''oo
And when the dark night wan. ~.
graveyard around, -'' '"e
Nth only the dead in their vigil 10 sea.
pr nfo %s reposs or the mystery
And Ppe xrnn thou may'st hear . sad
It's l. o my country raising a song unto
When even my grave is rememh.r.u .,
Let the pillow sweep throSsh o. q : stone, 80
turn II DER. ~ 'he SPADE
That ny %s ashes may e.rp., tn, earthly
''N~ 'sSeMAh8u ness AZ last
Then win oblivion bring me M c.
As over thy wales and plains I 49,
i"'0o ON ana cieansed in thy space and
win color and light with song ana
Ever repeating the faith that ll.
My fatherland sdored. that saa,.
sorrow lends ""ess 70 my
Beloved Filipinas hea,
goodbye Nv" my last
friends: Aihofed and
For 60 where no slave h.,o
cppressor bends oeiore the
mere Iaitn can never kin Ana
reiEns e'er on high Aho God
Farewell father and mother ana ,
dear friends OF the fres;Xa ''others.
thankful We should he for me tha,
At the end Of the long dav maj rest
Farewell sweet from the s,ray
my JOY and my comrsde, ger land
Farewell. dear ones farevsl;
to rest from our laborst 10 Ole y
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-07-01
Cruel Critic.

Cruei Crittc.
That's my last canvas" said
D'Auber. II started that six months
ago. You see. some days l paint
away feverishly, forcefully, absorbed
ly. while on other days l cant paint
Mt ALL"
II see" said Crittick; you painted
this on one OF the other days."-LOn-
don Tit bits.
The most successful trained nurse
Is the one who succeeds in marrying
her weulthiest patient.
Music Is said to be the food Of love,
hui after marriage there Is apt to be \
demand for liver and bacon.
oldtime religion and Oldtime morals
steered many human ships into har-
bOrs of safety and contentment.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-06-24
CASE DROPPED
And Plaintiff in Alienation Suit Was
Assessed for Costs.

Newfane, June 24.-In windham
county court yesterday the case OF
Linsey A. Turner, colored, of Grafton,
against Harry Farnsworth of that
place, a former constable, charging the
alienation of the affections Of Mrs
Turner and asking $4,000 damages,
was discontinued and the defendant 5
casts were taxed against the plaintiff
The case was set for trial Tuesday,
but the plaintiff and his Boston at
torney, Daniel J. 0'Connell, had not
aFrived so it was continued to yester-
day. JIG. Sargent of Ludlow and Fred
B Pingree Of Bellows Falls were the
other attorneys for the plaintiff Mr..
0'Connell arrived Tuseday night and
returned that night, evidently having
been informed by his Vermont asso-
eiates on investigation that there was
not much merit in the case. Barber,
Barber 4 Miller were counsel for the
defendant