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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-02-23
Sensational Weekly Dynamftcd.

Rock Island, Ill.,. Feb. 16.--The
plant Of the Rock Island News, sem
sational weekly, was dynamited early
to-day, but only slight damage Nis
done to the building and machinery
The office Is located in the residential
quarter, and the windows in many
nearby homes were broken. Dan
Drost. the editor, was asleep on the
second floor Of the building, but was
uninjured
Twelve years ago the plant of the
News, then daily, was wrecked by
dynamite.
Drost several months ago was con-
victed on criminal libel in Davenport,
Iowa, and sentenced to serve a year
in Jail. He is now at liberty on bond
pending re-trial.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-02-23
LOST AVIATOR HAD HARD TINE
And Horrible Journcy-Roamcd the
Wild Plains for Three Days.

Sandersyille, Texas, Feb. 18.--Sol-
diers walked guard to-day outside the
hotel room where Lieut.. Alexander
Pearson, Jr., had the first real rest
since he left El Paso last Thursdd,' :
on a flight in an army airplane %
San Antonio
His uniform In rags, face un-
shaven. worn out from privations
suffered in Texas most desolate Of
waste lands, the 25-year-old aviator
rode into Sanderson last night on a
horse borrowed from ranchers.
Less than three hours flight from
Ell Paso he made forced landing at
1.20 p. m, on Thursday Of last week,
in Reagon Canyon, some ninety-fivo
miles from Sanderson. and the same
distance from any human habitation.
For three days he wandered without
food, taking water from the airplane
radiator to quench his thirst. On the
fourth day he struck the Rio GranLe
and foated down the stream on an
improvlsed raft until he was discov-
cred by ranchers, who gave him food
and mount. His arrival came as
the sixtyfive army aviators who had
combed Texas In search for him since
last Friday had almost given up
hope. Lieut.. Pearson was on his way
from Douglas, Arizona, to Florida to
make an attempt at trans-continen-
tai flight in "a hours on Washing
tons birthday. a strong north wind
drove the aviator from his course,
and then his engine choked, stopp d
before he could choose a landing. and
the wings were damaged on striking
the ground.
The trip back to civilization Was
made, part OF the time, through a ter
rifle sandstorm.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-02-23
Million Packets Of
Flower Seeds Free

We believe in flowers around the
homes OF tho South. Flowers brighten
up the home surroundings and give
pleasure and satisfaction to those who
have them.
We have filled more than a million
packets OF seeds, Of beautiful yet
easily grown flowers to be given to
our customers this spring for tho
beautifying Of their homes.
Wouldn't you like to have five
packets OF beautiful flowers free7
YOU CAN GET THEMi Hastings
1891 catalog Is 118-page handsomely
illustrated seed book with twenty
beautiful pages showing the finest va.
rieties in their true natural colors.
It is full OF helpful garden. flower and
farm information that Is needed In
every home. and. too, the catalog tells
you how to get these flower seeds ab.
solutely free.
Write for our 1921 catalog now. II
10 the finost, most valuable and beau.
tiful seed book ever published, and
you will bo mighty glad you've got Il.
There is no obligation to buy any.
thing. Just ask for tho catalog.
n. q. HASriNoe CO., eEEpsMHN,
ATLANTA, "a.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-02-23
SIT DOWN
A MINUTE
AND THINK
Size Up Your rC0ndition-.Iiook M tho
Facts Squarcly.
TT PAYS no HAVE GOOD HEALTH.
Most Illnesses Are Prevented Dy n
Cool supply of Rich, Red Blood.
Talks Pcpto-AInn:snI, IT,,
Red Blood Builder.

Either you are in good health or
you arc not. There's no half way
You may think nothing Of being a
little run down. 1t may not worry
you If you look pale. You may think
you IL be all right tomorrow or next
day. But will you?
Certain 1t Is when you do not feel
just right, YOU are not right. There
is probably something the matter
with your blood. And while you can
get around and do your york you are
leaving yourself open to any OF the
diseases that are always waiting to
take possession Of rundown people.
When you are pale and easily tired,
when you cannot enjoy your meals,
when you lose enthusiasm, your
blood needs attention.
Take Pcpto ManSan for while
1t is great tonic. 1t will build up
your resistance to disease, and you
will soon feel stronger. The little red
corpuscles are lighters. They battle
with disease germs and win out when
there are enough of them. Keep your
system we'll supplied. Then you will
keep well and you will enjoy life.
But bo certain you get the genuine
Pepto- Mangan. Ask for it by the
full namc---"Gude's Pepto-Mangan."
Some people take it in tablet form
1t is so convenient. The liquid and
the tablets have the same medicinal
value. Look for the name "Gude's"
on the package.-Adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-02-23
HOW DOCTORS
TREAT COLDS
AND The FLU
First Step in Treatment Is Brisk
Purgative With Calotabs, the
Purified and Refined Calomel
Tablets that are Nausea
less, Safe and Sure.

Doctors have found By experience
that no medicine for colds and inlu-
enza can be depended upon for full ef-
fectivencss until the liver is made thor
oughly active. That is why the first
stop in the treatment is the new, nausea
less calomel tablets called Calotabs,
which arc free from the sickening and
weakening effects Of the old style calo
mel. Doctors also point out tho fact
that an active liver may 90 a long way
towards preventing j. Flucnza and is ono
Of the most import 1T factors in on
abling the patient tG successfully with
stand an attack and ward off pncu.
monia.
Ono Calotab on tho tongue Mt bed
time with a swallow Of watcr--that g
all. No salts, no nausea nor tho slight
est interference with your eating, pleas
nrc or work. Next morning your cold
has vanished, your liver is active. your
system is purified, and you are feeling
fine, with hearty appetite for break
fast. Druggists sell Calotabs only in
originnl sealed packages, price thirty
five cents, Yonr money will bc cheer
fully refunded if you do not find them
dclightful.-(Adv.)
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-02-23
Three Years In Exhaust Pipe.

New York, Feb. 19.-The open end
Of an exhaust pipe, four feet in diam
eter, connecting two buildings IN
New York, served as home for An
tonic Bolakoru, aged 50, for more
than three years. 1t was disclosed re-
Gently by an investigation. Unable to
obtain employment, and too proud to
beg, he subsisted on morsels taken
from restaurant garbage cans.
He began a thlrty-day sojourn III
the workhouse yesterday. where he
was assured that the beds were much
softer and the food more palatable
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-02-23
Surgeon Removes Own Appendix.

Kane, Pa, Feb. 16.-Dr. Evan
O'Neill Kane, the 60-year-old sur
geon OF this place, who late yester-
day removed his own appendix in one
OF the most remarkable surgical op-
erations on record. spent compara-
lively an easy night and sent word
from his bedside to-day that he is
farther on the road to recovery than
IS usual the day following an opera
ton for the removal Of the appen-
dix.
Just say that am getting along
all right" said tho doctor through
his nurse. Maybe. a little later on,
will have a statement that will be
Of interest,"
1t was stated that DR.. Kane, sin &c
the operation, has dictated number
OF letters and given directions re-
garding the conduct of his personal
affairs and practice.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-02-23
-Four Lose Lives In Fire.

Memphis, Tenn, Feb. l2.-Four
persons, two women and two chill
dren, were burned to death when tho
house in which they lived was de-
stroyed in this city this morning.
The dead are Lydia Newman, wife
of street railway employee; her
sister. Mrs. Velma Simmons and Mrs
Simmons two children. Nellie, aged
3 years, and Juanita, an infant.
The origin of the fire has not yet
been determined. Several other per-
sons who had apartments in the
building, which was ten-room struc-
ture, leaped from windows and es-
capped with minor bruises.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-02-23
OF IMPORTA NOE TO FARMERS.
Planting Seed Must DO Discase-F'rce,
Says Crop Pest Commission.

Clemson College. - Attention ls
called again. says Prof. A. +. Con-
radi, cntomologist for the South Car
,Olina state Crop Pest Commission. to
the regulations Of The commission
governing the transp0 tatioa Of cot
ton seed for plan,l':.
Cotton seed for planting. trans,
ported or sold within this State shall
have attached to every consignment
permit by the South Carolina State
Crop Pest Commission. Clemson Col
lcgc.
Permits are issued only after an
affidavit has been made by th: ship
per, and filed, stating that in case of
staple cotton less than five per cent.
and in case OF short staple cotton les
,han one per cent. Of the bolli in the
field OF cotton from which the seed
were taken showed evidence Of an
thracnOse, and also that the seed flee
from wilt Application blanks and
FULL Information are furnished upon
request. Permit tags are scared
from the South Carolina State Cror
Pest Commission at Clemson College,
at cost
1t is necessary. says Prof Conradi
that these regulations be observe /
in order to prevent the spread OF an
thracnOSe wilt and other Diseases
into and within the State Ul der the
crop pest act Of 1921 it Is tie duLy
OF all citizens to report any viola
tions Of these regulations
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-02-23
NIASTEIs'S SALE.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF OCONEE.
In Court of Common Pleas.

Pursuant to decree Of the afore-
said Court, in the case named below,
l Will offer for sale, to the highest
bidder, in front Of the Court House
door. at Walhalla, South Carolina, on
MONDAY. the 7th day Of MARCH,,
1921, between the legal hours
Of sale, the tracts Of land below de-
scribed:
Mrs. Narcissa A. Watkins, in her own
right, and as Administrative G.,
the Personal Estate OF William
Jesse Watkins, Deceased, Plain
tiff,
against
Jesse Irby Watkins, George Watkins,
Amanda Watkins. Johnny Wat
kins, May Watkins, Mary Watkins,
Cecil Elmer Watkins, Westm!n-
ster Loan and Trust Company, a
Corporation created and existing
under the laws Of the State Of
South Carolina, and w. P. Dick
son, Defendants. !,
All that piece, parcel or tract OF
land, situate, lying and being In the
State and County aforesaid, in Pulas-
XII Township, containing 118 acres,
more or less, adjoining lands Of J. N.
Watkins, Frances Lee, Louisa Rho
letter and George Watkins. being the
same conveyed to VIM. Jesse Wat
kins by Clara G. Thomas.
Also,
All that piece, parcel or tract Of
land, situate in the County and State
aforesaid, in pulaski Township, con-
tanning 6 acres, more or less, on the
north side of the Pulaski road, near
Long Creek Academy, being the same
tract OF land conveyed to VIM. Jesse
Watkins by r. 8. Nichols and by w.
P. Dickson to r. s. Nichols, same
known as the Breedlove Tract.
Also,
All that piece, parcel or tract Of
land, situate in the County and State
aforesaid, in Pulaski Township, con-
taining 15 acres, more or less, on
waters OF Brasstown Creek, adjoin-
ing lands OF T.. b. Lee, George Math-
eWson and others, same conveyed TO
VIM. Jesse Watkins by Charlie Nc
Donald.
Terms Of Salo.-Cash on day OF
sale. That In the event OF the fail
ure Of the purchaser or purchasers
to comply with the terms OF
the sale promptly on day OF sale
that the Master do re sell the said
tract Of land on the same or on somc
convenient Salesday thereafter, at
the same place and on the same
terms as heretofore set out, at tho
risk OF the former purchaser or pur.
chasers, and that he do continue sc
to do until he has found q purchaser
or purchasers who shall comply with
the terms OF the sale.
Purchaser to pay extra for papers
and stamps. w. 0. WHITE,
Master for Oconee County, s. c.
Feb. 1G, 1921. TO
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-02-23
DAN E. GOOD,
High Class
Guttering a S Specially,
Walh0lla, s. G.
CITATION NOTICE.

The State CT South Carolina.
County OF Oconee.-By V. F.. Martin.
Esq. Judge OF Probate.--Whereas.
w. j. Schroeder, c. C. G.. p, has made
suit to me to grant him Letters OF
Administration Of the Estate OF and
Effects Of Mrs. Roxic J. Moss, De-
ceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and
admonish all and singular the kin
dred and creditors Of the said Mrs.
Roxie j. Moss, Deceased, that they
be and appear before me, in tho
Court Of Probate, to be held at Wal
halla Court House, South Carolina,
on Monday, the 21st day OF March,
1921, after publication hereof, at II
o'clock in the forenoon, to show
cause, II any they have, why tho said
administration should not be granted
Given under my hand and seal this
7th day Of February, A. D. 1921.
(Seal.) v. F. MARTIN,
Judge OF Probate for Oconee County,
South Carolina.
Published on the 9th, 18th, 23d
days Of February, and I'd, 9th. 10th
days Of March, 1921, in The Keowee
Courier, and on the Court House door
for the time prescribed by law.
Feb. 8, 1921. Gil
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About YOnr Cloyan


1t was noticed that ono man who
mad stand Of clover that was fairly
good went into 1t and plowed some
or 1t up recently. Those who are no;
acquainted with crimson clover may
think their stand is very poor indeed
because It looks small and thjniv
scattered at this time. They should
bear IN mind that crimson Glove, vii,
be very small during the winter. a.
most OF its growth comes during ~"
early spring. So it is we'll ma, We
should give our clover chance 10
make good in the spring, especially
since 1t has had little chance to de-
velop in the dry fall. Pull up on, Of
the plants and observe the extended
root system. Then order SOM E:nr.
stone and apply at least two tons to
the acre, scattering it over ,n,,
ground, if your land Is not to, ro'..
ing.
Remember that clover makes
better growth the second yea: or
the same soil, for thu Ii, ;,;at n Is
more complete, and do r,I p. d:s-
couraged because your plants uic
now small.
Cow Peas and Vaisct Rcan..
This will be a good year to save
back an acre Of that gc'.t land that
was planted in cotton last year. Sow
it in COW peas or vnye, beans this
summer, and in th9 early fall turn
this under, then lime and SOW alfalfa.
w. f. Casey, Of South Union and
John Brandt, of Walhalla, have good
stands OF alfalfa, which was seeded
last fall. There should be more sown
next fall, but not on poor soil
Get Dormant Spray Now.
Buy your lime-sulfur dormant
spray without delay if you expect
to use it this year. Over 200 gallons
has been made by Sam J. Isbell with
a steam plant. and this solution is 90
per cent efficient. 1t can be bough.
at saving. This same solution can
be kept diluted to weak strength for
the spring and summer spraying for
control Of brown rot Of peaches. etc.
Geo. r. Briggs, County Agent
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The plans for Girls Club work
have been reorganized and standard
lied so that the work now comprises
Il four-ycar course, which will con-
sist Of one years work in each of
the following: Gardening, cooking,
sewing. general work. At the end Of
each year certificates will be awarded
to those who have satisfactorily COM
pleted the work, and when four GER
titicates have been won, the club
member is then entitled to Il diploma.
The Girls Club at Richland was
reorganized last Monday as a cook
ing club, with ten members. Their
work will consist of lessons on
quick breads, yeast breads. cakes and
cookies, milk and eggs. meat cook
cry, table service. fruits and vegeta-
They will also do some work in can
ming and preserving. Those taking
this course are Mary Foster, Gladys
and Alice Maxwell, Clara George,
Francis Blackwell. Iris Driver, Nettie
keaton, Mary Gambrell, Mamye Dem
dy and Mildred Mcdonald Margaret
Davis will raise Rhode Island White
chickens.
The West Union club Of twenty
one members will do plain sowing
by hand and on the machine. learn
n tn1, o1, Io
tie fancy work. Those interested in
this course are Nell and Ila Gum
tharp, Lucille Todd, Grace and Ruth
Crenshaw, Clara and Nettie Smith,
Iva Lee Henson, Annie and Ruth
Nesmith, Francis Gillison, Emma
Hunter, Bernice Smith, Blanche
Trammell, Lila and Ella Adds, Sallie
and Nora King, Lizzie and Lois Hale.
In addition to the regular club
work, quite number of the girls are
going to enter the Statewide bread
contest. We all realize the import
ance Of good bread, and we expect
great things from this contest.
1t is impossible to visit every one
Of the schools in the county, but IL
your school has not been visited and
you want club in your school, it
will give me great pleasure to hear
from you.
The rain interfered with meetings
at Fair Play and South Union recent
ly, but | hope to visit these commu-
mites in the near future.
Plans for this week include visits
to Tugaloo Academy, Madison, Ia
Dor. Newry. Oak Grove, Zion and
Fairfield. Ethel l.. Counts,
County Home Dem. Agent.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-02-23
Value OF Extension Work.

Besides the potential effects or
extension work there are direct and
immediate results in returning OF
money to the State, says w. W..
Long, director of the extension SER
vice. These include value Of increased
yields over average yields, saving by
cooperative buying and selling
among farmers. orchard improve
ment, increased value in feeding and
breeding live stock. saving by hog
cholera treatment. profits realized by
boys club work. ETC.
The total profits resulting from
extension service activities in 1880
were 1,6S5,592.10. the biggest sim
gle item being hog cholera treatment
'-455. .707.00.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-02-23
A Greenville "Isnth Tub"

Shades Of the rosewater bath, "
says a dispatch from Greenville, S.
C. "Police here have discovered a
75-gallon capacity whiskey distillery
in full operation at the homo Of Geo.
Hall, in a fashionable residential sec
ton.
"A syphon suction system emptied
the liquor through faucets into a
bath tub. When the police arrived
woman hoped into the tub and
splashed around in an effort to divert
suspicion"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-02-23
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND
CREDITORS.

All persnns indebted to tho Estate
OF Jeremiah Wrinn, Deceased, are
hereby notified to make payment
to tho undersigned, and all persons
having claims against said Estate
will present tho same, duly attested,
within the time prescribed by Law,
or be barred.
j. WRINN,
Administrator Of tho Estate Of Jere-
miah Wrinn, Deceased.
Feb. 2, 1921. 5-8
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LICENSE TAX NOTICE,

All Persons, Firms or Corpora tons
doing business in the Town Of Wal
halla, and subject to pay License for
such Business or Occupation, will
please bear in mind that same is pay
able during the Month Of February.
7. A. GRANT,
Clerk and Treasurer.
Feb. 8, 1921. 6-8
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-02-23
Rainfall and Temperature.

Below is a record OF METEOROLOGICAL
observations taken by II. w. Brandt,
cooperative observer of the Weather
Bureau Of the u. S. Department Of
Agriculture. during the week ending
Feb. 18th, 1921, at p. NJ. (The
instrumental readings are from gov
ernment standard instruments ex-
posed in the manner recommen ilod
BY the chief Of the Weather Bureau:
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-02-23
DANDRUFF GOES!
HAIR STOPS FAILING!

Immediately after using "Iander-
ine' you cannot find any dantruff or
falling hair, but what pleas,s you
most 1T that your hair seemi twice
as abundant; so thick, glossy and
just radiant with life and beauty.
Get 35-cent bottle now. Eave lots
Of long, heavy, beautiful liar.-adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-02-23
habltuaI Constipation Cured
In II to u DayS

'LAX-FOS WITH PEPSlN" Is a specially
prepared Syrup pTonic-Laxative for Habitual
Constipation. 1t relieves promptly but
should be taken regularly for IA to 2i days
to induce regular action. 1t Stimulates and
Regulates. Very Pleasant to Take. s0c
per bottle.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-02-23
Pntterson-IsOgers Marriage.

Salem, Feb. Especial: Married.
at the residence OF J. NJ. Patterson,
on Tuesday, Feb. Sth, Miss jamie Pat
tcrson and Paul Rodgers. The cere-
mony was performed by Notary Pub
lie j. D. Talley. Of Salem. The bride
is a daughter Of the late Mr.. and Mrs.
j. NJ. Patterson. OF Salem, and the
groom Is a son Of Mr. and Mrs. Stiles
Rodgers, Of Walhalla r. +. D. No. /.
The young couple have the very best
wishes OF many friends for a long
life happiness and prosperity.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-02-23

England's density Of population
exceeded that OF any Stote IN tho
Omitted States In 1910. -
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-02-23

Inc above does not talk, into ac-
count the value of orchards nutout
rotation systems started, improved
livestock brought in, scrub, elimj-
mated, meetings held. publications
ISSUED, improved seed saved IN f,n
of 1920, and other lines OF work, tho
money value Of which will no, ho o,,,
20 show up until 1921.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-02-23

Colds Cause Grip and Influenza
LAXATIVE BRoMo oUININE Tablets remove tho
cause There Is only one "Bromo Quinine." E. W.
GROVES signature on the box. SOC.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-02-23

The average square mile Of New
York city has living in 1t almost as
many persons as aFe in the State Of
Nevada.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-02-23

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The New York herald., 1921-03-01

island was besieged by Communist de-
tachments for several days.
Moscow advices state that the Soviet
authorities are becoming perturbed over
the conflict against them, which Is as
suming organized shape. In recent
fighting in Moscow many persons are
said to have been killed and hundreds
wounded. Numerous arrests were made
The Soviet Government. the de-
spatches say, has published decree en-
deavoring to pacify the strikers by
promising to grant their demands. The
Government. 1t is declared. even dis
cussed the proposition to invite mem
bers of the right wing OF the Socialist
party to enter the Government. Mem
bers OF the Socialist Central Committee
have been arrested.
The reports say that Leon TrotZky Is
In hiding. Recently he intended to pro-
coed to Siberia. but was forced to re-
turn when he reached Ekaterinburg.
where Cossacks fired on his train.
Denial of alleged mutinies and upris-
ings in Moscow and Petrograd Is con-
taincd in cablegram received from
Moscow yesterday at the office here Of
Soviet Russia. 1t says in part:
Foreign newspapers again carry men
dacious stories about alleged mutinies and
uprisings in Moscow. Cronstadt and Pet
rograd. This is another malicious SLAM
der by the enemies OF Russia In their at
tempts to confuse public opinion abroad.
There have been neither uprising nor
mutines In Cronstadt, Petrograd or Mos
cow"