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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-06-09
FRAME OF NEW PROCEDURE
In Matter Of Securing Pardons-To
BE More Publicity Given.

Columbia, June GA new proce-
dure In the presentation of petitions
for pardons has been adopted. The
plan was recently suggested to the
Governor by the Pardon Board. 1t
calls for publication Of the petition
to be presented in the newspapers
OF the county where the crime was
committed a certain length OF time
before the presentation Of the petit
lion. The matter was brought to tho
Governors attention in the follow
ing letter from the Pardon Board, as
made public by Governor Cooper to-
day:
"The board suggests to your Excel
lency that If it meets with your ap-
proval, you promulgate regulations
requiring petitions to be published
In a newspaper in the county where
the crime was committed, for two
weeks prior to the meeting Of the
board, the fact that the petition will
be presented to be stated.
"The board also suggests to your
Excellency that it would greatly ia
cilitate Il work were the petitions
required to be completed and in your
hands a reasonable length Of time
prior to the meeting of the board.
This Is IN order that the board may
familiarize itself thoroughly with the
record Of each case before attempt
ing to pass upon it.
"1n concluding, the board would
state to your Excellency hat it's ac-
ton, IN every particular, was by the
unanimous vote Of the board. All Of
which Is respectfully submitted"
Members Of the pardon board are
w. p. Conyers, ,Greenville; b. +.
Pegues' Cheraw, and Jos. L.. ,Nettles,
columbia.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-06-09
NOTICE OF SALE OF FORFEITED
AUTOMOBILE.

WHEREAS, by authority Of Act
No. 149, OF the 1919 Session of the
General Assembly, approved the 7th
day Of March, 1919, 1 will offer for
sale, in front Of the Court House
door, at Walballa. 8. c., on MON
DAY, the 5th day Of JULY, 1920,
between the legal hours OF sale, the
following described property, to-wit:
One 7-Passenger, 8-Cylinder King
Automobile,
which vas seized on the I'd day of
June, 1920, for transporting contra
band and Intoxicating liquors, in vio-
lation Of the Prohibition Laws OF this
State, %purported to be the property
of Frank l.. Kinsey. The owner may
redeem said automobile on or before
the day OF sale by paying to the
County Treasurer the actual value
of said automobile, to be determined
by the Supervisor and his Board.
w. M. ALEXANDER,
Sheriff Of Oconee County, 8. C.
June g., 1920. 1925
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-06-09
NOTES FROM LITTLE RIVER.
Crops Now Showing Up WelI-Vis-
itors to and from tho Community.

Little River, June 4.-The farm
ers have been very busy for the past
two weeks in their crops, and the
corn and cotton look fine consider
ing the fact that they were planted
SO late.
Miss Ida Holden Is some better at
present, and she is spending a few
weeks with her brother, John Hol-
den, Of the Cheohee section.
Mrs. G. R. Pike and father, e. A.
Perry, Of Salem, were recent visitors
in this section.
Dover Hudson, of Pickens, was a
recent visitor at the home Of his
grandmother, Mrs. J.. l.. Talley.
Mrs. N. p. Bryson's health is i'm
proved to some extent, and she was
able to visit DR.. Heller's office last
week for the first time in several
months.
D. T. Madden's health Toes nat
teom tD be improving very lapidiy,
hut We hope 0on to he&r that he is
enjoying perfect haalth agutu
Mrr. J l.. INil~y has jua( returned
from rjcKcuS. who're aNn hM.t 1,aN
visiting her daughter, MIS-. Il. A.
Hudson.
William Pearson and family, of
Wolf Stake, were visiting relatives
and friends in this section recently.
Mr.. Pearson is a noted farmer and
gives a most favorable report of the
crops in his section.
Rev. Pick Alexander will fill his
regular appointment at Little River
Baptist church next third Sunday at
Ii o'clock in the morning. The pub
lie has acordial invitation to attend.
A Sunday school has recently been
organized at the Smeltzer school
house with Mrs. Wade Nicholson as
superintendent and Melton Lusk as
treasurer. We are quite sure that
the school will be successful, for they
always have Sunday school here dur
ing the warm weather and have good
attendance.
We are glad to note that the health
OF Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Galloway Is
improving, and they were able re-
Gently to visit their sons in the Oco-
nee Creek section. We hope for a
continuation Of the Improvement Of
their health.
w. M. Perry, who has been con-
fined to his room so long, does not
seem to improve very much Of late,
but we hope for his early restoration
to health.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. R. Burgess, Jr.,
were recent visitors to relatives and
friends near Nimmons' Bridge.
Werner Alexander and John Shep-
pard, OF the Cheohee section, were
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-06-09

recent visitors at the home Of w. NJ.
Perry. These gentlemen are among
the best farmers Of their section.
A. P. Barton is 10Y operating the
Alexander corn mill, which has not
been in use for quite a while.
We are glad to note that w. M.
Barnes, who has not been enjoying
good health for some time, seems to
be improving greatly now.
Chester Burgess, accompanied by
Bryan Holden and others, took a
pleasure trip to Walhalla recently.
They reported a lively time at the
Chautauqua.
Melton l.. Lusk, who has been
teaching school the past winter, is
now engaged In farming on Shelter
Creek.
Paul Elkins, Of the Ebenezer Sec
ton, made a business trip to this sec
ton recently.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-06-09
SHERIFF"S SALE FOR TAXES.

BY authority contained in a GER
tain Tax Execution to me directed
by r. H. Alexander, Treasurer of
Oconee County, s. c., l hereby offer
for sale the following described pro-
perty, to-wit:
ONE LOT OF LAND, situated in
Block 3, Of the Trogdon Survey of
"Eastminster," nea the town OF
Yves, Minister, 8. c., fronting so feet
on back street In Block 3, and run
ming back 1875 feet. Plat more fully
shown In Plat Book a." page 16, in
Clerks office, Walhalla, S. C.
Levied on as the property of M. M.
Shaw, at the suit Of the State for
taxes due for years 1917 and 1918.
TERMS OF SALE-CASH.
w. M. ALEXANDER,
Sheriff Of Oconee County, s. c.,
June 9, 1920. 1925
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-06-09
Verbal Apology to England.

Washington, June 7.-Secretary
Colby, on behalf of the American
government, has rendered a verbal
apology to the British ambassador
for the burning Of a British flag here
last week by Irish womenA
Mr.. Colby said this action had
been taken pending receipt Of an
official report on the incident which
the District OF Columbia has been
asked to submit. When this report
Is In hand a formal apology probably
will be made to the British govern
ment.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-06-09

I hereby announce myself q candi-
date for Solicitor for the Tenth Judi
cial District Of South Carolina, sub
ject to the actions Of the Democratic
party in the primary election. II
elected l shall endeavor to make a
fair tsn9 impartial officer Of the law;
II defeated, I shall strive to make a
useful citizen. LEON w. HARRIS.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-06-09

I hereby 0 myself a candi-
date for the office Of Treasurer Of
Oconee County subject to the rules
and regulations Of the Democratic
party, and to the will Of the voters
as 1T may be expressed in the primary
elections. ROBT. M, SANDERS.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-06-09

I 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 the Democratic party in the pri-
mary election.
JOHN T.. CRAIG.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-06-09
CANDIDATES
COLU MN.

Announcements of candidates
will be published in this column
at n uniform rate Of $500, this
charge carrying the announce
ment through to date of cleo
ton, including seconS election
announcement for those who
will mako the second race.
Seven lines constitute formal
announcement. Pro rata charge
will be made for announcements
requiring space in excess Of z
lines. Strictly cash in advance.
No deviation from this rule.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-06-09

l hereby announce myself a can
didate for reelection to the office Of
Sheriff of Oconee County, subject to
the will Of the Democratic voters as
1t may be expressed in the primary
elections. I pledge faithful perform
ance Of duty. W. NJ. ALEXANDER.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-06-09

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for reelection to the House Of
Representatives from Oconee County,
subject to the rules and regulations
Of the Democratic party in the pri-
mary elections.
j. r. ORR.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-06-09

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Senator from Oconee Coun-
ty, my candidacy being subject to
the rules of the Democratic party
and the will Of the voters Of Oconee.
l pledge faithful performance Of
duty. JAS. II. BROWN,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-06-09

hereby myself a can
dilate for h office Of Supervisor Of
Oconee County, subject to the will
OF the Democratic voters in the pri-
mary election. II elected I promise
faithful and conscientious service.
JAMES G.. SHOCKLEY,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-06-09
FOR SUPERVISOR.

/ hereby announce myself a can
didate for the Office of Supervisor of
Oconee County, subject to the action
OF the voters Of Oconee and to the
rules and regulations Of the Demo
cratic party.
J. p. pFCNNrTJT
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-06-09
FOR SHERIFF.: d.

The friends Of j. G.. MITCHELL
respectfully announce. him as q can
d1dat for the office Of Sheriff Of
Oconee County, subject to the action
and rules of the Democratic party
In the primary elections.
FRIENDS.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-06-09
FOR STATE SENATE

hereby announce myself a candi-
"date for the State Senate, subject
to the will Of the voters of Oconee
County in the primary elections and
under the rules and regulations of
the Democratic party.
w. p. MASON,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-06-09

I hereby announce myself a can
didate for Sheriff Of Oconee County,
subject to the rules Of the Democra-
tic party and the action Of the voters
in the primary elections.
j. P. WILLIAMS,
Seneca, S. G..
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-06-09
FOR CLERK OF COURT.

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office Of Clerk of Court
Of Oconee County, subject to the
rules and regulations Of the Demo-
cratic party and to the will OF the
voters in the primary elections.
WILL j. SCHROEDER.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-06-09

I hereby announce myself a can
didate for the Office Of Sheriff Of
Oconee County, subject to the action
OF the voters under the rules Of the
Democratic party in the primary
elections. Your support will BIO APP
preciated. JOHN G. REEDER.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-06-09
FOR AUDITOR.

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office Of Auditor Of Geo.
nee County, subject to the action of
the voters in the primary elections
and Of the rules and regulations Of
the Democratic party.
J, r, ROBERTSON.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-06-09

I 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, II elected, will be devoted to
the service Of the people of Oconee.
G. w PATTERSON.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-06-09
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The friends of w. l.. DALTON an
nounc him q candidate for House
Of Representatives from Oconee
County, subject to the rules and reg
ulations Of the Democratic party.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-06-09
FOR SUPT. OF EDUCATION,

/ hereby 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, 1920-06-09

hereby myself a can
didate for the office Of Coroner Of
Oconee County, subject to the rules
governing the Democratic primary.
Dewitt MORGAN,
Wounded Ex-SOldier.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-06-09
FOR TREASURER.

| hereby announce myself d candi-
date for reelection to the office OF
Treasurer Of Oconee County, subject
to the will of the voters Of the county
and the rules and regulations OF the
Democratic party.
r. H. ALEXANDER,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-06-09

I hereby myself a can
didate for Clerk Of Court of Oconee
County, subject to the rules and
regulations Of the Democratic party
in the primary elections. Your sup
port will be greatly appreciated.
OSCAR w. PITTS.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-06-09

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office Of Clerk Of Court
OF Oconee County, and offer myself
for the consideration of the voters
of Oconee subject to the rules and
regulations Of the Democratic party.
FRED WHITE.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-06-09
FOR CORONER.

I hereby myself as a
candidate for reelection to the office
Of Coroner Of Oconee County. sub
ject to the action Of the Democratic
party in the primary election. i
thank my friends for past support,
JOE NJ. ABBOTT.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-06-09

A frozen fish six months out Of
the water is chemically fresher and
better for food than a fresh fish 8
days out of the water.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-06-09
SOLDIERS OF FORTUNE"
An Allan Dwan Production.

We personally guarantee this pic
ture to be as big n production and
as entertaining n picture IS any we
have over shown here.
The story Is by Richard Harding
Davis (his best boOk), and the pro-
duction is directed by Allan Dwan,
and tho producers are Real ARTISTS
u triple combination that cannot DO
surpassed in the motion picture
world. :,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-06-09

horc"r announce nlysNlt as a
candidata For Supervisor rt OCDncc
CoWlty, subject to ,he action OF thc
L~lnMllANN-L. NMthrN In I'M nnE-An..N
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-06-09

elections. l will appreciate your
vote and support.
VIM. NJ. FENNELL.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-06-09

ERS ATTENDING THIS SALE
AND PURCHASING AS MUCH AS
%2S 90 WORTH or SiFRCVaN-
WS&. Az ANY, nNE DAY, WILL
HECEINN y CENTS ElGt UACF
niIN SRA VKLEN (A0 MIBNS
tENTlHt.
NC NI.AlI4.l. Ii IOU COME
no THIS SALE BY TRAIN, AUTO,
HORSE OR MULE BACK, WALK
OR FLY, YOU WILL RECEIVE
THIS REFUND.
WHEN MAKING YOUR PUR-
CHASES, PLEASE Make YOUR
TRAVELLING DISTANCE KNOWN
TO MANAGER IN CHARGE OF
THIS SALE.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-04-30
EFFECTIVE GAME PROTECTION.

II 20 fr Al IL has had the compliment ana the authority. the anne protec-
= ton department OF the state government has been well administered. We
line enthusiast IN The WORK Rd who has done tn work 10 te I'VE OF ~
That - rrpecaiB tr Of the present warden. who knows his business and
same rejection and increase, RRd for the development OF the states import
ant game resource The salary 81 the warden. as hxed by law Is not attractive
~ salaries ~ thcue days and Il Il fortunate that an enthusiast las been found
70 take he place. hut me department needs a hroadened scope more eu-
uhonty and more means II should be empowered TO carry ut a broader
For the nnt lime IN TINS state a way seems TO be opening for an effect
I've plan for the protection and management Of the big game resources o. the
frcarms good roads and automobiles. We are Twins under al anuquated
and inenechy. system Of same protection. suitable perhaps In earlier days
this system Is that the state gam warden Is made largely a mere police
omoer and that any measures taken to prevent the determination OF game
animals q 20 build up the snppiS nus a p"n me pleasure ot " 'us "'
9' m New Nerieo Game Protective association in It's recent convention At
lion the governor to be a member, and at least two other memher to be
selected from the saenunc stats Of the state University and the state AEn-
fnmhiar with rame management This commission would have authority To
hire The game warden. just a. the Albuquerque city commission hires Nh city
The mos significant par OF the plan rs m broad powers conferred On
the commission. Among these bowers Will be authority to lose the season
piethon. TO eoae reeenny-stocked strtans to fishing; 80 create state game
lefuress and 10 purchase public huntinF srounds In other words ,e com
mission viii have 'here0 those poNes OF decnon and ae"oh u' my wei"
managed business requires for sneees 49,,
The comniNaones will serve without pay and the scheme VIII cost
ueenses srHdent funds "a meet the cost OF the proposed plan. II ne game
resources Of this ate are wisely managed they will ultimately yield " "cN
In order to hy all their cards on the table. the organized sportSHen
ave a dinner during the convention at Santa re. invited public officials IN
Gable and political leaders. including Judge George Craig and Arthur sehs-
man. and laid the proposal before then. Although these gentlemen d."
nous f,eInr ht he sportamen had presented a practbable plan ~ that
tners was no reason why it should NOT receive the enthusiastic support o.
II Therefore seems probable that by early nex year Nw Mexico viii
have m OF the most advanced game departments In the unid stau. win
4, not he hunts should get behind the organized aportsmen In heir enors
10 get q game commission clothed with enough real power to save our WANING
same and ths New Mexico Game Protective association seems 20 he COINS
after nor game IN a business-hke practical M economical way,
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-04-30
SWEDEN TRIES SOCIAL
DEMOCRATIC

LONDON. April 2O-ln sweden o.
wears ago % was considered that mcm-
h'if - the liberal party were unfit
i" govern. This was deemed tho alb
snluic privilege OF the conservatives.
Today fhr king presides az cabinet
councils al of whose members are
7n'iIl democrats, five being 81 tho
intellectual type ana the remaining
-iA Icing genuine workingmcu.
lu other words, sweden leads all
the world iu having the first genuine
7nci"l democratic government Rus
-it government j. anarchist and that
"i Germany. under Ebert, WAS e non
rdoscript.
The wHu who has brought this
state 80 affairs iu the once a%rIstOCratin
France ut the North ls Uialmur
Ifriniinr one Of The greatest figures
boo Europe
fo1rlessuDes h one or mis- char
n'i'rihiirr lte never feared 90 ch1l-
l"uEr iht supremacy uf the proud
mobiles ana ~trlstocruts of sweden.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-04-30
State Capitol News
HARRY S. HALL
TRIAL IS BEGUN
Is Charged With Larceny
From an Interstate
Shipment

SANTA FE, n. NJ, April So
The Harry s. Hall case WIS nut on
trial In the United states district
court. after the Hutchinson case had
heen given TO the jury. Hail was
tried In Albuquerque last fall. under
one OF the indictments, hut the jury
failed to reach a verdict. II H. said
that the government In this trial will
present q strengthened ease. N. G..
spicer. OF Socorro. and \. u. Rene
han. OF santa Re. will conduct the
defense.
There are three indictments against
Hail a former deputy sheriff at Mag
dalena. One charges him with i'm
personnting a federal officer: another
with violation OF the Reed amend
ment TO the Webb-kcnyon act. the
third charges larceny from an inter-
state thipmcnt. IL vas on the last
named indictment that Han wua tried
In Albuquerque. and on which the
trial here l. being conducted. when
the case h finished. Leo Epperle and
Bernardo Olguin will be put on trial
under a charge that grew out OF the
former Han trial.
Land Patents Certified.
Lands to the extent Of L.sbTgt
acres have been certined to the seq
Rotary Of the interior. for issue Of
patent. by Nelson A. Field. commits
sione OF public lands aud oN .unicio
secretary OF che Carey land act board
Of the state OF New Mexico. These
lands which nave been certified for
pateut have been reclaimed under the
Carey act, as provided for under the
federal acts OF August Is. 1924. June
II, 1895, and March 3. 1901. Ac-
complaining the certificate and the
list furnished by the land commits
sioneri IN an AFFIDAVIT from T.. A. Gil
lett, the state engineer, which certi-
tics, ~ part. THAT he ~
amined the lands designated on the
foregoing list. and tina an ample
supply OF wster has been actually
furnished In "A substantial ditch or
canal for each tract In said list. sur
ticient TO thoroughly irrigate the IT.
rigable portion thereof aid reclaim
IL. n TO prepare Il 10 raise ordinary
agricultural crops"
Holiday for santa ne.
Tomorrow, May /. proclaimed yy
the governor of New Mexico aud The
mayor OF Santa Fe as American Day.
VIII be observed generally in santa
Re as a holiday. Public offices will
te closed all day. but there will be
no exercises In tho morning. In the
afternoon there VIII be- d big parade.
with practically all the schools and
organizations taking part. The parade
viii form on Federal place, marching
downtown n around the plaza. Fol-
lowing the parade there will he pa
triotic speeches In The auditorium Of
the new museum.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-04-30

rang out in donuuci1tion of tho Ger
man invasion ~ Belgium. e. was
hi~ influence and that of his party
which dtd muc 60 keep sweden
neutral.
As 10 socialist leader ho believes
lu evolution rather tutu revolution.
When tho coalition cabinet rec
signed Utlufiuu WIS called upon bv
tho kiur Zoo form th, new cIbturt
This Dee has dou, retaining tho four
socialists FRO NTH" old cabinet. and
adding s"yep more tu 10. himself bee
Ing ono uf these.
lu assuming office Brautlur said
his program 81 democratic reforms
was Inspired hy the hope 81 abolish