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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-01-04


with one to market. 1t Is Won
der they do not borrow my trunk to
carry the list In.
"There are so many, many ele-
plants, great, great, great many
horses. There are camels, glraffes,
bears, dogs, pigeons, deer, llonesses
and lions, tigers and all sorts Of other
animals.
'There are monkeys and there are
members Of the Kangaroo family and
there are many others.
"Just think Of the job of getting
enough food for all Of theml Just
think Of that. Lady Horse.
"And then there are people, the
clowns and the performers. They must
eat. tool
"And think Of how much we eat.
The exercise we do, too, makes us very
hungry, very hungry indeed.
"Of course, l suppose, 1t gets to be
habit to be hOusekeeper for a cir
Gus. but am sure I'm glad haven't
the Job. I'm much happier doing my
tricks, picking up flags and waving
them about, standing on my hind legs
and doing the various tricks expected
of me.
"pd hate 1t II I had to go to the
shop and say to the shopkeeper:
"'pd like million oranges and ap.
pies and pounds Of steak for the clowns
and the performers
II don't believe they'd eat all that
amount" said Lady Horse.
II don't suppose they would, but you
see how hard 1t would be! wouldn't
know how much to get them.
II wouldn't want to get too much
for we need all the room we can have
there are so many Of u.s. and we don't
want too big storehouse.
"And wouldn't want to get too lit.
tie Of anything, for I know that that
wouldn't be nice.
II like to get enough to eat myself
and know that others feel the same
way about it.
"Oh, I'm very glad I don't have to
do the housekeeping"
II suppose" said Lady Horse, INC
one would speak OF it as the house
keeping, for 1t isn't house that Is be.
Ing looked after but circus tent and
all Its people and animals.
II think it would doubtless be more
correct to speak Of 1t as circus-tent
keeping"
Doubtless It would be more correct
Dear me, I could get the right word
all right, but, oh, dear, what Job to
get all tho food
ut is so much nicer not to have any
Of the cares Of housekeeping Or circus
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-01-04
Mother Almost Fatally Wounded.

Greenville, Dec. 29.-G. Warren
Kelly, who shot and seriously wound
ed his mothre, Mrs. L.. X. Kelly, a
week ago, was released from tho
county Jail to-day under bond Of
$500. Mrs. Kelly is now we'll on the
road to recovery. In talking Of the
affair to reporter tonight she said
that the shooting was accidental. Mrs
Kelly Was shot through the head, but
the bullet, although entering her eya
and passing entirely through tho
head, missed the brain by a hairs
breadth.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-01-04
LIFE SAVING CORPS
ENROLMENT 10000

Growth Of Red Cross Life Saving
Corps throughout tho country con-
tinued undated during the last fiscal
year, summary Of the years
achievements by that Red Cross Serv-
Ice shows There are now 100 Corps
wi" " total membership Of more than
TO-, iembers, Of which 1870 are
suftl, tly skilled In the work to act
as examiners. Among the outstanding
achievements Of the Red Cross in this
field during the last year was the Or
ganizatlon at the United States Naval
Acadcrnw, Annapolis, Of what Is per-
haps tho largest life saving corps In
the world.
.
OIlhonriho &ns, Tho GnAlrlox fnnak
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-01-04

l have such a beautiful young girl rid
ing me at every performance. She
dresses In lovely pink clothes. Such
beautiful clothesi
And her clothes are covered with
spangles, too. She is SO lovely And
am proud that am ridden by her.
'But believe my dinner is ready
now. SO l must eat 1t and not talk
any more"
$50 must H. said Mrs. Elephant,
"and how glad am that didn't have
to get the dinner ready, nor did have
to get the food In the first place.
'Yes, my dinner Is ready, too.
Thanks for pleasant chat"
"Neigh, neigh, you're welcome" said
Lady Horse.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-01-04
fur, and toilet articles and musical

fur, and toilet articles and musical
instruments.
The tax on sales Of jewelry, real
or imitation, Is five per cent, and is
payable by the vendor. The tax on
the sale of works Of art (painttngs,
statuary art porcelains and bronzes)
is reduced from ten to five per cent.
This tax, payable by the vendor, ap-
plies except in the original sale by
the artist, or to an educational insti-
tuition or public art museum, or n
sale by recognized dealer in such
articles to another such dealer for
resale.
When payable by the manufactu-
rer or vendor, taxes must be in the
hands Of the Collector OF Internal
Revenue on or before the last day of
the month following the month in
which the sale was made.
Following are forms for making
returns and regulations relating to
taxes, which may be had on applica-
tion to offices,tf collectors of internal
revenue: Manufacturers excise tax
form 1913 revised, Regulations AZ.
revised; tax on works Of art and
jewelry, Form 1913 A, revised, Regu-
lattons 48, revised; tax on bever-
ages, Form 726, revised, Regulations
52, revised.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-01-04

&~S ~" Wv
say2" asked Lady
Horse.
II said that I
was glad I didn't
have to do the
housekeeping for
the circus" re-
peated Mrs. Ele-
phant.
"And why are
you glad Of that?"
asked Lady Horse.
"Why," said Mrs.
Elephant, "j Il 8 t
think Of the job 1t
would be to get
food enough for
all of us here.
Just think Of
the list one would
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-01-04
Not hmona Those Present.

many animals did Noah take with him
into the ark2
Bobby Button-All the animals at
he had 'cept the dog.
Teacher-And why didn't he take
the dog with the other anlmals2
Bobby-'Cause the dog didn't have
to depend upon an old ark, he had 0
Dark Of his own.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-01-04
INTERNAL REVENUE MATTERS.
Number of So-Called "Nuisance''
Taxes Repealed on Jan. 1st.

\ . ----s .
Columbia, jan 1.-The following
statement Is issued by the Acting
Collector Of Internal Revenue, w. r.
Bradley, for the District Of South
Carolina:
In response to numerous inquiries
taxpayers are advised that certain
taxes, among them the so-called
nuisance" and luxury" taxes, are
repealed, effective Jan. /, 1922, by
the revenue act Of 1921.
Patrons Of soda water fountains,
ice cream parlors and similar places
of business no longer are required
to pay the tax Of one cent for each
ten cents or fraction thereof OH the
amount expended for sodas, sundaes
or similar articles Of food or drink"
The small boy may rejoice in the
fact that an Ice cream cone doesn't
cost an extra penny. The tax i'm
posed by the revenue act Of 1921 is
on beverages and the constituent
parts thereof" and Is paid by the
manufacturer.
The tax on the transportation OF
freight and passengers Is repealed
effective Jan. I, 1922; also the tax
paid by the purchaser on amounts
paid for mems and women's wearing
apparel (shoes, hats, caps, neckwear.
shirts. hose, etc., in excess Of a spe-
Gifted price.
Taxes imposed under Sec. 904
(Which under the revenue act of
1918 included the taxes on wearing
apparel are now confined to q five
per cent tax on the following arti-
cles: Carpets, on the amount in ex-
cess Of $4.59 a square yard; rugs. on
the amount in excess Of Sc a square
yard; trunks, on the amount in ex-
cess Of $35 each; valises, travelling
bags, suit cases, hat boxes used by
travellers and fitted toilet cases, on
the amount in excess OF $25 each;
purses, pocket-books, shopping and
handbags, on the amount in excess
OF $5 each; portable lighting fixtures,
including lamps Of all kinds, on the
amount in excess Of $40 each; fans,
on the amount in excess Of 81 each.
These taxes are included in the man
uiacturer's excise taxes, and are pay
able by the manufacturer, producer
or importer, and not by the purcha-
ser, as required by the revenue act
of 1918. Tho manufacturer may re-
imburse himself, by agreement with
the purchaser, by quoting the selling
price and tax in separate and exact
amounts, or by stating to the pur-
chaser in advance Of the sale, what
portion Of the quoted price repre-
sents the price charged for the arti-
Gle and what portion represents the
tax.
The taxes on sporting goods (ten-
mis- rackets, fishing rods. baseball and
football uniforms, etc. are repealed.
as are also the taxes on chewing
gum, portable electric fans, thermo-
static containers. articles made Of
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-01-04
Southern shops at spencer Closed.

Spencer, N. G., Dec. 29--The shops
of The Southern Railway at Spencer,
employing approximately 1000 mer,
will remain closed until further no
tice, according to q notice posted on
the shop bulletin board to-day. The
shop closed two weeks ago as a
Christmas holiday, and only an emer-
gency force has been at work.
Some flies mature and die within
a single day y.
Mother Goose" was a real char
acter, and was born In 1865.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-01-04

tent keeping on
my elephant shoul-
ders.
Il am so glad I
don't have to both
er. / am so ex-
tremely glad Of
that.
"Y es, La dy
Horse, we get fed
and fed we'll. We
h q We no COM
plants to make
and we are all
well-loOked after.
"We are we'll
treated and we
like the circus. I
enjoy the tricks I
have to do"
$50 do +" said
{,af1v HOrse "aud
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-01-04

Some Western berry growers are
now using cardboard boxes instead
Of wooden ones.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-01-04

35 cents buys bottle Of "Dan-
derine" at any drug store. After one
application you can not find a par
ticle Of dandruff or falling hair.
Besides, every hair shows new life,
vigor, brightness, more color and
abundance.-adY
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-01-04
Ddddys
16.Evc,IniI\8
Fairy Tale
CIRCUS DINNER.
6y.WARY GRAHAM BONNER
oovrheMi u VtiYlAN kkNillsfI uf.oli.ss,.-e-...s

"Tm glad I'm not the housekeeper
for the circus" said Mrs. Elephant.
.i HWhnt did Won
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-01-04
$4,000 CANCER DEATHS IN U. y.
Increase Of 5000 Cases Since Report
Made in 101O-Figures Estimated.

Washington. Dec. 29.-Deaths ~
cancer in the death registration area
Of the United States in 1920 totallad
approximately $4,000, according to
report issued to-day by the census
bureau, which, on a basis Of proper
tional population, estimated the to-
tai Of deaths for the entire country
at $4,000, or an increase OF 5000
over the estimate for 1919.
The upward trend of the cancer
death rate, the report said, is accu-
rately shown by the increase to S3.4
per 100000 Of population in the reg
istration area in 1920, from a rate
Of sos per 100000 in 1919.
Using tho adjusted rate for
State and sectional comparisons of
cancer mortality, calculated on IN
allowance for differences in avera ye
"the Northern States have a compar-
atively high and the Southern States
comparatively low cancer mortal
ity." Among States in the registra-
tion area, Massachusetts showed the
highest adjusted rate-98 per 100,-
900, while the rate Of 45.9 for South
Carolina was the lowest
Race comparisons for various sec
tions under the adjusted rates, the
report said, show the white and ne
gro races to be equally susceptible
10 the disease, with both apparently
less susceptible in the South than in
the North.
Colds Cause Grip and Influenza
LAXATIVE BRoMo oUININE Tablets remove tho
cause. There Is only one "Bromo Quinlne." E. W.
GROVES signature on the box. SOC.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-01-04

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-19
Winthrop Grange

Winthrop Grange, No. 209. P. of H,
held an all-day meeting at Grange hall
West Winthrop, Tuesday, April IS. The
regular routine business was taken up
at the forenoon session and delicious
dinner was served at noon.
The question (which pays better
hens or apples?' opened by Frank
Taylor, brought forth general discus
sion. In the afternoon the meeting was
opened with singing by the Grange.
Mr.. Shorey, chief of motor vehicle Off
GERS. was present and addressed the
meeting on motor vehicle laws. His
remarks were most interesting and he
made tho laws plain and clear. A
piano solo by Mrs. Nell Briggs fol-
lowed and readings by Mrs. l.. H.
Millspaugh and Mrs. J. Henry Moore.
The program closed with singing by
the Grange. 1t was voted to hold
boys and girls fair in the fall as
usual and the following committee wis
appointed to lave charge of same: Mr..
and Mrs C. z. Longfellow Mr.. and
Mrs NJ. +. Norcross. Mr.. and Mrs. w.
p. Briggs. Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Frazee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur McIntire, who
recently returned from the South
where they spent the winter, We're
present and gave an interesting de-
scription of their winter there and of
their stay in Washington, 2. c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-19
EAST WINTHROP

There will be an all-day meeting
of the Willing Helpers at the vestry
on Friday. Apr, p.
Rev. J.. +. Cook attended the State
Convention Board meeting at Wa
terville Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alma Gordon Of
North Monmouth were callers at +.
A. Writings Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Charles Freeman and daugh-
ter Mildred. who have been making
q brief stop at their camp, left for
their home in Milford, Conn, Mon
day.
The Crusaders will hold candy
sale at the vestry on Friday after
noon at o'clock. the proceeds of
which are to go towards the contin-
uation campaign of the Women's
Missionary society.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. J. Mumford who
have been passing the winter at Mrs.
H. j. Bailey's, have returned to their
home.
The Tuesday club will meet this
week Thursday at the home of Mrs.
Maude West. hostesses, Mrs. West
and Mrs. Cook
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-19
G. II. S. vs.. HailowelI Today

Although Ole "Jupe" Pluvius took
charge of the weather last Saturday
and made it necessary for the Gardi-
ner-Bowdoin second game to be can
Celled, the local baseball fans are
hoping for better weather today so
that the high school baseball team
may meet the Hallowell High school
team this afternoon on Quimby field
at $50.
AS this game will be the opening
game of the two schools schedules
there will be great deal of enthus-
iasm among the hackers OF the two
schools from the time that the first
man goes to bat up to the last put
out.
AS the day, Patriots Day, is a
school holiday, the game will be call
ed at 2.30 p. NJ, sharp, giving all
the students Of the two schools and
baseball fans a chance TO see a good
game and be at home at an early
hour.
The manager of the team wishes
to state that tickets bought for last
Saturdays game, which was can
celled, may be used for the next
home game that is suitable for the
purchaser to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-19
BOWDOIN

Easter Sunday was observed a.
the East Bowdoin church. After the
usual exercises, the following pro.
gram was enjoyed; Singing ~ me
school. Joy 10 the World, Mrs
Norman Curtis AT the organ. assist.
ed by Leonard and John Curtis with
their Niolins. next rendered n very
pleasing selection: recitation. Eliza
beth Starhird: recitation. Are
Woods; recitation, Cora McAfrec
duct. Mrs Charlie P1bb and Mrs.
Robert McAfcc; recitation. Marion
Curtis; recitation. Henry Woods
song. Elizabeth Starbird: recitation.
Marion Gould: recitation. clifford
Starblrd: duet. Harold ami Marion
curtis: reading. Mrs Robert Nc
Affc"; song. Mrs. Charlie Eahb;
reading. Lclin Starhird: Mrs. cunts
Il sisted by LEONARD and John Gurus
gave another very pleasing selection
The superintendent gave sbon
talk on the value Of SUNDAY scho"
work. In closing Id said that one q
The vital things needed TO hc'p our
state at the head of the column, y
more earnest work In our SUNDAY
schools. In a few years We shall
leave the affairs of the state IN ne
hands OF these boys and girls Are
We doing our hest 10 help m them
for the task? Let us think II over
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-19

Miss Hazel Peck, a teacher at Can
ton, Mass. is the guest of her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. II. ". Peck.
Mrs. Charles Frost mas returned
from q visit with her sister in Port
land. She was accompanied rs far as
Lewiston by her mother Mrs. i. y.
Roberts. who will come to Winthrop
for a visit with Mrs. Frost Il ter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Longfcllow and
two children of Augusta were week
end guests of Mr.. Longfcllow's pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles G. Long
follow.
Nh and Mrs. H. F.. Trask Of Sidney
were Weekend guests Of Mrs. Traslls
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Frost of
West Winthrop. on their return to
Sidney they took with them Glendon
Frost's baby. Harold Arthur Frost,
who will remain with them for while.
Or. and Mrs. Ralph Putnam OF Au
burn were guests Of relatives in town
Monday and Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-19
Winthrop Local News
Local Briefs
TELEPHONE
Observation-Disclosures Observation-Disclosures OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

The Winthrop lakes are clear Of Zee
and several good catches of trout and
salmon have been reported. Roscoe
Lindsay had the good fortune to get a
large trout and Harris Bishop cap
tured a 23-pound trout Monday after
noon.
The Home guards met at the Meth
odist vestry Monday afternoon. Plans
were made for a supper at which each
members may invite one visitor. The
supper committee includes Frances
Edwards, Carolyn Beatty, Helen Beatty
and Doris Clifford. The meeting was
followed by a social and refreshments
were served.
Past Masters Night was observed at
Temple Lodge, +. and A. NJ, Monday
evening. The chairs were filled with
past masters of the order, Past Master
John II. McIlroy occupying the wor-
thy masters chair. There was a large
attendance and the work was followed
by banquet. Other officers who took
part were: Linwood 3. Jones, S. W.;
Edgar II. Penniman, ]. w: Ronald c.
McIlroy, Sec; Herbert E. Foster. chap
lain; Edward r. Jones, S. D.; Winfield
f., Packard, J. D.; Charles i. Kilbreth,
NJ; EugeI1e York. S. s.; Nathan /.
Cobb. j. s.; Frank I. Bishop, organ
list: Arthur A. Walton, T.
The Winthrop Literary Club met
Monday evening with Mrs. Margaret r.
Frost. Roll call was answered by
current events. The program was in
keeping with "Reciprocity Evening"
with Mrs, Rena McIlroy, the president,
in charge.
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DRESDEN

Don pomeroy. who has had en-
ployment with his team at a port
able mill in Whitefield for number
of months, has returned to 3. A.
Bailey's.
+. T.. Jewett and c. D. Houdlette
are hauling hay to Damariscotta for
Mrs. Fannie Il. Plunmer.
Harry Mari. who has been in Port
land serving on the jury for the past
two weeks is at home for few days.
He expects to return Monday.
Stanley Hatch OF Lawrence, Mass,
was in town calling on old friends
Saturday.
Mrs. George f. Bailey of Gardi-
ner, was the guest of her aunt. Mrs.
Grace Bailey, for a few days last
week.
pcrley Jones of Washington. who
lost a finger from an accident in a
portable mill here, is able to use his
hand now.
Smells are coming up the river in
large numbers this pring. Many of
the boys having made good catches
at the Falls.
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PlTTSFIE:L.D

Mr. and Mrs. L. w. Hyde of Au-
gusta were over Sunday guests Of
Mrs. Hyde's mother. Mrs. Maude
Hurd on Pleasant street.
DR.. l.. II. Blanchard has returned
from a business trip to Boston.
The pittsfcld National bank will
close for the day April 10. Patriots
Day.
Walter Borrill Burse is in town.
the guest of his mother, Mis-. Nellie
b lrsc. Mr.. Burse is a student at
the Harvard Law school in Cam
bridge, Mass.
Easter Sunday was most appro-
priatcly observed in the local
churches. Special music was rem
dered by the chUirs. The floral
decorations were very beautiful and
the sermons were most appropriate
w. II. Watson of st. Adams was in
town Monday, leaving later for Wat
erville on business.
Arthur Wing was called to Winter
port recently by tho serious illness
Of his mother, Mrs. j.. ID. Wing.
Deputy Sheriff 6. a. kimball, who
10 dllciullS COuA / III S-hcN htSdii
passed Sunday at his home in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. +. Jones returned
Monday from Brewer, where they
were over Sunday guests of Mrs.
Jones' parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. w.
Glidden.
l.. w. Brown of Sebattus has re
turned to his home after visiting in
the home of his brother, a. G. Brown.
Weekend in town with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Porter p. Soule, re-
turned to Augusta Monday.
DR.. and Airs. t. y. Drake have re-
turned from a weeks visit in Boston.
j. w. Manson has returned from
Boston, where he passed several days
on business.
Francis Smiley has returned to
Bangor after passing Easter with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smiley
on Grove street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Webb, who
have been residents of this village
for some Tins. have moved to the
farm which they recently purchased
near the Eel. Weir bridge
Mr.. and Mrs Ira CLARK have re-
turned from Newport, where they
have been guests of Mrs. Clark
brother, Nelson Maloon and family.
r. a. Spencer of Waterville was in
town Tuesday on business.
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CEDAR GROVE

Miss Lilly and Edith Twycuss have
returned to their home at the Grove,
after having passed the winter in
Augusta. They are thinking of open
ing Cedar Grove for the summer sea-
son.
Miss Abbie Barker and sister, Lois,
are guests of friends at the Grove for
a few days.
Mrs. Q. l.. Ham passed Sunday in
Augusta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elliot Foster and
George Tinsley are guests of Mrs.
Fosters mother, Mrs. s. Croker.
Miss Helen Ham. who is employed
in the Office of the c. NJ. +. Co, of
Belfast, passed Monday with her par
ents at the Grove.
Olive Candy was a business visit
or in Gardiner, Monday.
Miss Mildred V. Moody passed
Wednesday in Gardiner and Augusta.
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Mrs. Hsrrie, c. Inman

Mrs Harriet q. Inman. GH widow
or TAYLOR T. 1nman OF Ualow.r
died sunday night at the home al,
her daughter. Mrs J, W Barbou-
40 Middle street, Bath. after yeart
Illness She was horn in Halov,.
ana went TO Bath nearly n,c year,
ago. She leaves three sons Sanu,
Imam OF Bath: Frederick lumun d,
Lewiston and George Inman Who 10
supposed 20 have lost his life IN m,
World War: also two daughters. Mr.
Barbour and Mrs. Beatrice Mcpor.
all both Of Bath. and one grand
daughter Miss Thclma Barbour O.
Bath The funeral wa. Tucslsg
morning ~ q O'Clock ~ the home O.
Mrs. Barbour and the body was stt'
to HallCwcll for burial