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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-01-18
BELIEF IN SIGNS STRONG
Most People Have More or Less Super-
stition, Though They May Not
Admit 1t.

Fear OF the supernatural, which Ia
commonly known as superstition, finds
a resting place In almost every heart.
Everybody knows Of the "13" superstl.
tlon and the thousand and one "slgns"
by which impending disaster or evil
luck Is foretold. Many are aware that
even the strongest minds have been
and are being daily stirred by these
signs, and that all men have more or
less faith In them. Actor folk. gam
blers, business men, flnanciers, women
in all stations of life. freely admit that
they believe In signs to a greater or
lesser degree, and that they are none
the worse because they do not unneces.
sarily run counter to their belief that
divinity shapes our ends, rough-hew
them how we may"
Jay Gould, as young man, had pro.
found conviction that he would die In a
year Of his life which was divislble by
seven. When no was thirty.flve he was
solicitous, and when he was forty.two
the fear of death was strong upon him
until he entered his forty-third year.
When he was forty-nine the old fear
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-01-18
Case LITTER Ck.SE

Plenty More Like This In Waihaila.
Scores OF Wa.ha.la people can tell
you about Deans Kidney Pills. Many
happy citizen makes public state
ment Of his experience. Here Is
case Of 1t. What better proof OF merit
can be had than such Endorsement
B. Co!kcrs, w. Main ST., Walhalla,
gave the following statement March
l6, 1911: MY kidneys were out Of
order and my back panied awfully. I
had other symptoms OF kidney COM
plant. too. was advised to lake
Doan's Kidney Fills and did. They
soon completely cured me-"
On April 10, 1918, Mr Oelkers said:
II think just rs highly OF Doan's Kid.
ney Pills now as when endorsed
them before. an glad to recon.
mend them at any time for they sure.
ly did mo q great deal Of good.
confirm my former endorsement"
Price 60c, at ali dealers Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy--get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Oelkers had. Foster.Milburn Co.,
Mfrs. Buffalo, N. Y.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-01-18
He Know tho Game.

A Greek sailor went to bank on
the New York water front to cash a
check. AS he came out he saw two
men standing on the corner. They
separated, and as he walked down the
street one went before him, one be-.
hind. The man before pulled hand
kerchief. Out flew a thousand-dollar
and five hundreddollar bill. The
man behind ran forward, picked up
the bills and stopped the sailor.
''Hey," he whispered, ''if you keep
your mouth shut I'll divvy with you.
You put In what YOU took from the
bank and we'll split"
The sailor raised his hand and hit
the fellow crack across the eyes.
That game had been tried on him
before.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-01-18
1HE oCoNEE SUNDAY SCHOOL
Will Meet in Seneca
Baptist Church Jan. 25th.

Seneca, Jan. 13.-Special: Pie
Sunday school superintendents of
Oconee county, Of all denominations,
will meet at the Baptist church in
Seneca ON Wednesday, Jan. rs, for
conference on practical problems,
plans and methods for their work.
Leon G. Palmer, state superintend-
ent Of the South Carolina Sunday
School Association, will attend and
take part in the conference.
This Is said to be something new
in Sunday school work, different
from the ordinary Sunday school
conventions. The entire days con-
ference will be devoted to the work
of the superintend dent. In additiin
to discussions, questions and an
swers, there will be an exhibit of
modern Sunday school supplies and
approved methods. Each phase of
the superintendent work will be
taken up in detail and the latest
plans and methods suggested.
The conference will begin prompt
ly at II a. m. and continue, with an
intermission for lunch, unttl $50 p.
m. All are invited.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-01-18
Death Of Miss Hattie f.. Cater.

On Monday, Dec. 10th, 1921, ut
o'clock, the death angel entered the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. J.SD. Cater and
took away their daughter, Hattie.
The announcement OF her death
came as a sad surprise to her many
friends. as 1t was not generally
known that her condition was seri-
GUS until few. days before her. sad
death. She was 81 years and seven
months and nineteen days old. She
was a devoted Christian and earnest
church member. She held her Nom
bership In the Wolf stake Rar.:s'
church. She leaves to mourn her
death her father and mother, ten
brothers and two sisters. One brc-
ther preceded her to the grave six
years. Her body was laid to rest in
the cemetery by the side Of her bro
ther the day following her death. A
large concourse Of sorrowing rela-
tives and friends were present to
witness the last sad rites at the
grave. Funeral services were con-
Quoted by her pastor, Rev. NJ. !.
Stanseu, at 8 o'clock p. m.
There are many friends OF tho
family in various sections of Oconee
who will join in extending sympathy
to tho bereaved ones In their sor-
row. ~
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-01-18
Bituminous Coal Output Greatly or.

Harrisburg, Pa, Jan. IL. = The
coal industry in Pennsylvania Is
passing through the most prolonged
period Of inactivity in Its history,
declared a report on coal mining
operations in the State in 1921, the
report having been given out to-day.
The estimated output for the year
was given as 18A,932,295 net tons.
new low record. Anthracite pro-
duction amounted to 87,530,102
tons-only 2,106,934 tons less than
1920, but the bituminous output
fell off abou. '70,OO0,0O0.
Fatal accidents in the anthracite
region were estimated at $50 and in
the hard coal fields were 263 against
267 in 1920.
In the bituminous region the aver
age was 1873, as compared with 226
in 1920.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-01-18
Branded Ears OF Stock.

In the Office Of the justice Of the
peace of Lyme township. Huron
county. Ohio, are preserved records
extending over the entire period Of
the townships history. One Of these
Is entitled "Record Of Ear Marks in
the Township Of Lyme"
In the days Of early settlement little
Of the land was fenced, and cattle.
hogs and sheep wandered at will.
These ear markings served the same
purpose as branding on the, western
ranches today. The first entry was
made under date Of April II. 1918.
These marks admitted to transfer
from one owner to another. This was
frequently done. The record con-
tanned In all the entry Of 60 different
ear marks.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-01-18
commuter'. cigar HI. Time Table.

The, methodlcal man, whose homo
was about half-mile from the SUBJ
urban railroad station, had never been
known to hurry for his morning train.
While other commuters rushed along
with hurried glances at their watches
and at the clock In the tower Of tho
station he managed to get to his desti-
nation just as the whistle sounded from
the crossing above. His fellow travel
ers generally arrived too soon.
my method Is really very simple"
he explained. "All l do Is watch the
length of the cigar that I'm smoking.
It's an unfailing habit of mine to get
up at exactly the same time each morn
ing, cut breakfast and then light a
cigar of q standard brand and always
Of the same size. Then look through
the news Of the day and start for the
station. If, I'm late can tell by the
degree to which the cigar has burned.
II it's still early there will be an inch
or so left. I throw the butt away just
as reach the station"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-01-18
BRIAND RESIGNS FROM ( CABINET i,
News Fell Lake q Bdmbshell Upon
53 s Arms delegates.

Washington, Jan. lathe resig-
nation Of Premier BRAND was re-
ceived with almost bombshell Of
fect in arms conference circles, the
action being considered likely to
have great effect on decisions al
ready reached or. about to be reach
ed.
A Great Event.
Secretary Hughes announced Of
ficially shortly after noon to-day the
fact Of Premier Brands resignation
to the heads Of several of tho arma-
ment delegations, who were in con-
ference with him at the time. Tho
news was received with expressions
OF dismay.
X 1T Is a very grave event." said
the head OF one delegation.
The belief also was expressed that
the overturn of the 'Briand ministry
would greatly affect the Genoa eco
nomio conference, in which Ameri-
can participation has been invited.
Conference officials declared that,
as customary during cabinet crisis in
france, the resigning cabinet would
remain in power for continuing the
administrative work Of the govern
ment, and in the same way M. Sar-
raut would remain in Washington,
and would continue to attend to the
work OF the conference, but would
not feel entitled to make any definite
decisions or to pledge the action Of
France on any question until the
new cabinet Is appointed.
There was no immediate comment
made for publication by those par
ticipating In the conference, who in
cluded Arthur j. Balfour, of the
British delegation; Senior Schanzer,
Of the italian group; Baron Kato, of
the Japanese, and M. Sarraut, of the,
French.
BRAND Faces Chamber.
Paris, Jan. 12.-Premier BRAND
submitted his resignation to Presi-
dent Millerand and the Elysee Pal
ace to-day after making lengthy
statement before the Chamber Of
Deputies justtfying his attitude at
the Cannes conference.
The premier first presented the
question Of the British pact. "You
have been complaining for three
years." he said, "of not being called
upon to share in shaping French
policies. I am bringing you what
you have been demanding for threo
years, and it is up to you to sag
whether you want it or not"
Premier BRAND, In the course Of
his speech: said the United States
had On agreement to participate In
the Genoa conference.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-01-18
HOW'S THIS?

HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
will do what we claim for it
cure Catarrh or Deafness, caused by
Catarrh. We do not claim to cure
any other disease.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
is liquid, taken internally, and
acts through the blood upon the
mucous surfaces of the system, thus
reducing the inflammation and re-
storing normal conditions.
All Druggists. Circulars free.
F. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-01-18
CUT COTTON. COST
BY MAKING FOOD
Southern Farm Prosperity Absolutely
Dependent on Cutting "cash Crop"
Production Cost Through Food.
Making And Saving.

Atlanta, Georgia.-(Special). The
cotton farmer got his bumps"
again In 1891 between boil weevn, un.
favorable seasons. food and grain buy
ing on credit, combined with price
on cotton insufficient to pay him out
Same old story. the same thing that
has happened three or four times In
the last dozen years," said H. q.
Hastings. President OF the Georgia
Association, an organization for state
wide development
I'VE might Just as we'll face the
fact that with the world wide finan.
cial and political mix-up In Europe
following tho world war, there 10 no
possible chance for using normal
quantities Of cotton at profitable prices
to us Il we continue to grow cotton
on the high cost basis that We have
been doing.
Cotton 10 tho one best money crop
for the South. and probably always
will be. Tho time OF war prices 10
over and tho problem from now on Is
to lower cost Of production and at the
same time afford the cotton grower =
fair profit.
Cost os making cotton is primarily
the cost Of food, grain and 70. age
for tho farmer, his family, his laL or
ers or tenants, and his work stock.
Cutting food. grain and forage costs
by home production will reduce cot
ton costs from one.third to one-half.
PLANT for an abundance OF food,
grain and forage, thus cutting down
store bills. and the lower prices for
cotton will not hurt 80 much. We can.
not, with European countries 30 thor,
oughly disorganized, reasonably expect
high prices for cotton for several years
and we must make cotton at lower
cost. or else quit cotton growing.
Most OF us cannot quit cotton,
hence the absolute necessity Of food
grain and forage planting in 1922 -
the making on home acres OF every
pound OF fooI and grain needed to see
US through.
IN this food production program
take the homo vegetable garden seri
ously. Give the home garden square
deal, and 1t will surprise you in the
amount Of healthful food produced. II
takas the least ground, can be plGnt
ed the earliest, brings quick returns
and iflkept replanted and worked will
stay by you all the season through
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-01-18
A Mar, and a
Dog
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES:
BY ROSE MEREDITH

o. 1921. by Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate.
Under the big maple tree In Mrs.
Addy's front yard sat Mrs. Addy's
boarder-Evalyn Byron, who was
clerk down Ut the lumber mill near
the bridge. Evalyn was an orphan
and had lived for long time with
Mrs. Addy, who had been an old
friend Of the girls parents. Every
Sunday afternoon after dinner, when
the dishes were all washed and put
away. Evalyn came out and sat on the
rustic bench under the maple, with
book or letters to write. Some.
times Mrs. Addy sat there too, but
today some one had taken her for
ride in crowded motorcar and there
was not even room for one more.
Sorry. Eva!yn," called out Mr..
Peters, as the widow squeezed into
the tonneau. "Your turn next time I"
Don't bother about me, Mr.. Peters,"
protested Evalyn, as she waved gay
farewell and returned to her bench.
But when the car had vanished around
turn Of the country road she did
feel rather lonely. Sunday had a way
Of shaking her out Of her daily rou-
tine and making her restless. though
she needed the repose. 1T Is lonely
just us two, isn't 1t, Bob1" she asked
the airedale beside her.
The dog cooked his head on one
side and barked sharply. Then he
Jumped down and ran frantically up
and down the yard. close to the fence.
hn
I mention his name |" murmured Eva
lyn, thoughtfully, "but he Is the dear
est thing, and he's all my own-un-
less someone comes along and claims
him; but no one could need him more
than do, could they, Bobsy7" The
terrier came bounding to put his head
In her lap and caress her pretty
hands.
Some one came whistling down the
path-a tall young man, bare-headed.
sun-burned, athletic looking, with
clear gray eyes and well-brushed
brown hair. Evalyn had seen him be-
f0re-somewhere-it was an effort to
recall. He was q stranger In the vii
lage.
He looked at Evalyn, a fleeing
glance that took in all her glrlish
sweetness, even the blue Of her eyes,
and then he saw the dog, stopped
short, and stared.
The airedale saw him at the same
moment. his ears lifted, and then one
cooked forward expectantly.
"Bob!" warned Evalyn, putting out
hand to stay his quivering body.
But she was too late; in that. fraction
of second he had gained the fence
In two bounds and then sailed over
the barrier to fall in scrambling
heap at the mans feet. Then he found
his balance and clrcled, leaped and
harked frantlcally, scattering dust all
over the nice clothes Of the we'll
dressed stranger.
"Downl" commanded the man
kindly.
The airedale lesped and thrust
pink tongue at his cheek.
"Down. you rascal!" laughed the
stranger, STOPPING down to caress the
dusty little gray hurricane. Then no
lifted his eyes to Evalyn's and smiled
at her. She was leaning over the
fence, panic.stricken for fear Bob had
found his owner.
'Your dog7" asked the hatless one.
Evalyn hesitated. Bob was her
dog, by all the laws Of finding-and
needingi This prosperous.looking
youth probably had hundreds OF
friends--moneY to buy dozens Of dogs
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-01-18
HabItual Constipation Cured
In IA to Fl DAVIS

.LAX-FOS WITH PEPSlN" is specially.
prepared Syrup pTonic-Laxative for Habituai
Constipation. 1t relieves promptly but
Regulates. Very Pleasant to Take. 600
per bottle.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-01-18

returned, but before the expiration Of
the year he had passed away. This
may have been a coincidence merely;
but life Is made up Of these coinci-
dences. and that they are significant
few will deny.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-01-18

In 1880 there was not a single
school in Athens or a reputable
stonecutter.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-01-18

IS cents buys bottle Of "Dan-
derine" at any drug store. After one
application you can not find par
ticle OF dandruff or falling hair.
Besides, every hair shows new life,
vigor, brightness, moro color and
abundance.-adv..
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-01-18

Cocoons are stepped in hot water
in order that the gelatinous SUBJ
stance will be melted and the, silk
threaded. i
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-01-18

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
Harding and Cabinet
 Try Hands Again
(Continued from Page one)

leaders said the situation was not as hopeless as would seem to appear
 The belief was uppermost in White House quarters that the question of seniority-the rock upon which II efforts at peaceful settlement of the strike have been shattered-ultimately will find it's way to the Labor Boaro for decision within a few weeks once the board gets hold of this trouble some issue and renders decision in it, both sides have already committed themselves to accept.
 Just how the matter is to be pro jected before the tribunal at Chicago was not apparent today. But it was pointed out by administration ofhclais that if the strikers would return 10 work, petition the railroads Tor tneir would be denied, then the workers could bring their petition before the board as a "current dispute arlsihs while operations were proceeding
 No Drastic Action.
 President Harding will take no drastic steps in the railroad strike Tn advance of tomorrow's cabinet meet ing, it was stated officially tooay. TO morrow's cabinet meeting Will De a meeting of the general starr to de- wise tactical and strategical plans TOT ending the walkout. it was said by one member of the cabinet :.
 There are marked differences or opinion among President Hardfngs s
 
 step in the present walkout-
 A few members of the cabinet De- Heve President Harding should haui the legendary 'big stick and use IL refusal of peace terms upon which the strike could have been settled without more ado Those same cab1- net members privately express the conviction with some force that the whole seniority issue is false" so lar as the roads are concerned because, they say, few if any of the roads have taken on experienced men Tn such numbers as to make them per manent additions to personnel
 Discipline at Stake.
 On the other hand some members of the cabinet who have been in touch with railroad executives, are known to hold the view that for the roads wo,Ild be a severe blow to the disci- pline which the roads have to main tain in order to render efficient ser vice.
 Railway executives have advised officials also, that they have recruited large numbers of experienced and ex- pert workmen to take the places or the strikers-principally on Eastern roads like the Pennsylvania, New York Central, Erie and others
 According to these executives they sent recruiting officers into the auto mobile industry tor experienced men and obtained them in large numbers because the rates of pay were larger in the railroad industry. Many ma chinists and expert craftsmen also have been recruited from shipyards that are now running on short time, if at all, because of the suspension or naval construction
 These men have been hired, accord ing to the executives, with the chance of Dermanent work and advancement of seniority positions.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
Gamble Reprimanded for Causing Death
 of the Bacon Child

Coroner John J. Phelan severely reprimands Richard Gamble of Strat- ford, the driver of the delivery car owned by the Public Market of this city. which killed Douglas A. Bacon, years, of 131 Denver avenue, July 2S last The coroner finds that while the driver is not guilty of carelessness as defined by law, he should have rtaken more precaution when backing his car.
 The Bacon boy was playing In front of his home on the afternoon or July 2S. last, when the delivery car operated by Gamble, which was titled with market baskets, so that the driver could not see anyone in the rear, backed towards Denver place that the car might be turned It struck the boy who sustained fatal 1n1urles and died before the ambulance ar rived
 the coroner that the failure or Gamble to discover the child does not measure up to the carelessness con- stituting criminal negligence. as de- fined by law, I have no hesitation in reprimanding and representing the driver for his failure to remove the baskets, that his vision to the rear might not be blocked If was impos- sible to do this then his helper should have stood to the rear of the car to warn anyone who might be in the way of the empending' danger
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03

The sensational trial of Sheriff Hezekiah R. EIwood, constable of Fairfield, for the past twelve years, was begun in the Fairfield town court today at 12:05. At press hour the case was still in progress. Report CTS were not allowed to be present at the hearing. From talk heard about the corridors of the town hall it was learned by Times reporter that some very startling testimony had been of fered. It was also learned that sev- eral pictures taken in Haeberle'S road house would be offered as testimony. Before the case had been called Sher- If Elwood was seen by a Times re- porter and said:
 "Al1 I am doing is waiting, but in the meantime I am going on with my regular business and have been aip- bearing as a witness in several minor cases which have occurred in the town.''
 When asked if he were a trihe nervous over the case, he replied, ''Not a bit, for I have nothing to fear. As told you before I did Skebo more good than I did harm, and feel that matters will be adjusted to suit ev- eryone concerned"
 Sheriff Elwood WAS arrested Sun day on a charge of blackmail. It Is alleged that on July 26 he arrested Joseph Skebo on a charge of dr1y1ng a car while under the influence of liuuor At that time he went to Skebo's home and there demanded
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-03
Road House Photos To Be Shown
 As Evidence In Elwood Trial

s125 as bonds for young Skebo. The father declared that he did not nave the money just then, but if ElWooo wished he could take the car as se- ,curity. Elwood agreed to do tnis and the matter was then thought lo be closed.
 It is understood that Skebo went to the Motor Vehicle department ana asked if it was in Elwood's power to keep the car. They explained that it was the usual procedure 1n such cases.
 The following day it is alleged that Elwood received $40 from Skebo ana then continued the case for another week. The following week he re- ceived another $10 and again re- ceived $1O, and then the final pay ment of $65 was made. Elwooo took all the money and kept 1t in an envelope in a desk drawer at ms home on Greenfield Hill.
 Sunday Sergeant Virelh and Ed ward Hickey, two members of the state police come to Elwood ana de- c1ared they wanted the $125- He took them to his home on Greenfield Hill and there handed over the money
 All the principals in the case were in attendance at the court room At torney Hugh J. Lavery is counsel for Elwood Sergeant Virelli and Ed ward Hickey were in attendance this morning and when interviewed both replied, .'We have nothing at all to say about the caSe.'