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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-04-12

The first bricks in America were
made by the Virginia colonists in
.1611.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-04-12
GET WORST OF III
III Encounter Which Took Place Five
Miles from EllOrcc.

Orangeburg, S. c., April 6.-J. S.
Bardin, magistrate at Ellorce, and
w. l.. Ballard. his constable, lodged
two alleged highwaymen in the coun-
ty Jail to-day. Last night about 0
O'CLOCK two men appeared at the
nome or f.. l.. Eull, who lives about
five miles from Ellorec, and asked
Mr.. Bull to carry them to Parlers to
catch train, saying that their car
had broken down. This Mr.. Bull
consented to do, and when they had
reached the Vance Mill dam, which
is dark and secluded spot, the two
men started TO beat Mr.. Bull with
their fists, IL is alleged. Then they
tried to choke him. Mr.. Bull got his
knife out and cut both severely on
their wrists. Mr.. Bull then got ont
his revolver and shot Cne man in the
ear and the other in tho foot. They
were badly cut in other places. Mr..
Bull was badly beaten and cut up.
The alleged highwaymen also had
guns, but did not use them. The
men gave their names as Stuart Coy,
OF Harrisburg, Pa, and John A. Rob-
lnson, Of Blackstone, NJ The men
were given medical attention at the
jail here to-day. 1t is thought that
they will remain in Jail until the
May term OF criminal court. They
would make no statements.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-04-12
Claims Arrest u "Framc.Up."

Referring to the fact that Rev. S.
O. Whitman, who had been in the
Oconee Jail for some time charged
with violation Of the prohibition
laws, the Farm and Factory Of last
Thursday says:
"Whitman and his bondsmen were
in Seneca Monday, and the three in
timated that the arrest was the re-
suit OF "frame-up" by the orphan
heads enemies. Whitman admits
that he was at the still. but he Is
not certain, he says, that whiskey
was being made, since he was there
only for the purpose OF observing
work which he had often heard of.
He was invited to go to the place,
he said, and had no intention or de-
sire to transgress the law. At the
newspaper Office Monday Whitman
was asked the direct question as to
the identity Of those accompanying
him to the still "That will come
out itself at the trial, ! think, and it
will not be brought out by me, eth
err"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-04-12
MOTHER! OPEN
CIlLD'S BOWELS WITH
CALIFORNIA FIG SYSIJf,

Your little one will love tho
"fruity" taste Of "California Fig
Syrup" even If constipated, bilious,
irritable, feverish, or full of cold. A
teaspoonful never fails to cleanse tho
liver and bowels. In few hours you
can SEQ for yourself how thoroughly
it works all the sour bile and undi-
gested food out Of the bowels and
you have a we'll, playful child again.
Millions OF mothers keep "Califor-
MIA Fig Syrup" handy. They know
teaspoonful to-day saves a sick child
tomorrow. Ask your druggist for
genuine california Fig Syrup"
which has directions printed on bot
tley Mother! You must say "Califor-
MA or you may get an imitation ng
syrup.-adv
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-04-12
NOTICE or FINAL SETTLEMENT
AND DISCHARGE.

Notice Is hereby given that the un-
dersigned will make application to
V. F. Martin, judge Of Probate, for
Oconee County, in tie State Of South
Carolina, at his office at Walhalla
Court House, on FRIDAY, the 21st
day Of APRIL, 1922, or as soon
thereafter as said application can be
heard, for leave to make Final Set
tlement Of the Estate Of JAMES
BROCK, Deceased, and obtain Final
Discharge as Executor OF said Estate
b. G.. BROCK,
Executor Of the Estate of James
Brock, Deceased.
March 20, 1922. 1916
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-04-12

inspectors. The quarrel over the pro-
hibitinn staff and civil service re-
quiremcnts Is still at its height. AL
together the civil service system is
lighting feebly for its life.
Explanation VIII Bc Asked.
James l.. Wilmeth, director, and
others included among the twenty
eight chiefs, superintendent and
foremen Of the Bureau Of Printing
and Engraving, removed from office
several days ago by Presidential or
der, have announced, after confer
ring with Democratic members Of
the House, that they will appear at
the White House and demand from
President Harding a public cxplana-
ton Of their removal.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-04-12
IAN ABoRTIVE BROADSIDE."
Civil Service May IIave Defects, Dut
Nothing Like "SEoils System"

Charleston News and Courier.)
Mr.. Daugherty may have estab-
lishcd reputation for frankness by
what he has said Of the merit sys-
tenn, but his words nevertheless do
not make a pleasant impression. lie
says:
81 believe if it were not for
the civil service we could get along
with less than two-thirds Of the
number Of employees now under
civil service, aud probably get
twice as much work out Of them.
am thoroughly con-
vinccd that the civil service is II
hindrance to the government.
would rather take the recommen-
adtions Of a political committee,
either Democratic or Republican
"a self-respecting committee
for the appointment Of a man or
woman than be compelled to go
through the requirements Of the
Si't ooA WV " oSSoiS GIL Shl"
ployee."
In spite Of the fact that Mr..
Daugherty Is a member Of the cabi-
net, and is supposed to be especially
close to the President-though ac-
cording to some reports not so close
% him now as formerly-it is hardly
necessary to assume that his broad
side against tho merit system augurs
an organized and dangerous attack
upon it. 1t is pretty firmly established
now; and whatever its defects may
bc--and doubtless some, at least, of
Mr.. Daughcrty's criticisms are we'll
foundcd-thc defects Of the fffethod
which it supplanted were vastly
greater. The abuses Of the spoils
system may have faded from the
minds Of many, but they could be
brought back to the public's recol-
lection very vividly if any serious
attempt were made to return to the
old order.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-04-12
MAN SHOT TO DEATH.
Preliminary Evidence Indicates VII
lainy OH Part Of Army Man.

Oklahoma City, April 5.-Lieut.-
Col. Paul w. Beck, attached to the
aviation section Of Fort Sill, was
shot to death here early yesterday
morning in the fashionable residence
Of Jean p. Day, widely known oil
operator Day is held at his home in
custody Of deputy sheriff pending
an investigation.
|. According to statement issued
by r. w. Dick, Day returned to his
house after escorting home a num-
Der Of guests whom his wife earlier
had entertained at cards, and found
Mrs. Day struggling in the arms Of
the army officer. Dick, who Is an i'll
innate acquaintance Of the family,
said that Day authorized the state
ment.
Lieut.. Beck had long been a close
friend of the Days. He came here
yesterday by airplane from Fort Sill
to be one of the guests at the card
party last night, according to Dick,
and was left alone with Mrs. Day
when her husband saw their friends
home in his automobile
Upon his return home, Dick said.
the former peered through q porch
| window, having been attracted by
the cries Of his wife, and saw Mrs.
Day fighting 10 break the aviator's
hO16 hnr N-ristc nov & N n1
stairs and obtained his revolver, ac-
cording to the statement, aud re-
turned to the room where the couple
were still struggling. Beck made
motion as if to strike Day. continued
Dick, and Day struck him over the
head with the revolver, the gun OK
ploding. Beck fell 10 the floor and
| was dead before the police arrived.
Mrs. Day this morning was in a
state bordering on nervous collopse
and would make no statement con-
cerning the affair. =.
Day has been prominent in poll
tical and financial circles in Okla
homa for many years. He was
, member Of the Supreme Court COM
mission and one Of the two men who
! framed Oklahoma's first code Of
statutes. He is SO years old and is
president Of the Foursome Produc-
| ing and Refining Company and vice.
( president Of the Continental Asphalt
and Petroleum Company. He was
active in the political campaign Of
former United States Senator Gore.
Mrs. Day is said to be a few years
| younger than her husband.
Iieut.~Col. Beck was one Of the
first four aviators IN the United
| States army. He had been In the
/ service since 1899, according 10 the
, post adjutant.a at Fort Sill. Beck went
to Fort Sill from Arcadia, Fla, in
July, 1921. He was. widower.
Uater dispatches state that Day
was released on $1,000 bond for his
appearance before an investigation
commission in connection with the
| inquest to be heidi
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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-04-12
HOW'S THIS?

will do what we claim for IT,
cure Catarrh or Deafness caus9o by
Catarrh. We do not claim to c..rc
any other disease.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICI " e
is a liquid, taken internally, md
acts through the blood upon tho
mucous surfaces of the system, thus
reducing the inflammation and re-
storing normal conditions.
All Druggists. Circulars free.
T.. J. Cheney & Co., Tole ro, ....
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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-04-12
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND
CREDITORS.

All persons indebted to the Estate
Of w. J. Walters, Deceased, are
hereby notified to make payment
to the undersigned, and all persons
having claims against said Estate
will present the same, duly attested,
within the time prescribed by law,
or be barred
h. C.. GRAIlAM
Administrator OF the estate OF ". J..
Walters, Deceased.
April ), 1922. 1i-1T
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-04-12
Let's Reason Il Out !!

Now Is tho time to use economy in
all things-cSpccially in tho Cloth
Line. Wc should always buy where
Wc can save tho most. 1t will pay
you to walk ten miles to save fivo
dollars OH
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-04-12

To Cure Cold in One Day
Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE (Tablcts.) II
stops the Cough and Headache and works of the
Cold. E. W. GROVES signature on each box SOC
Telephone companies in japan find
it difficult to secure girl opera ,prs.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-04-12
MADE-TO-MEASURE
CLOTHES.

Clothes made to your measure will
fit You better, look bcttcr and wear
longer than II rcatly-mado suit
II you havc tho cloth already on
hand, bring IL to us and we will
mako it up to your measure and
guarantee yOu ~ perfect fit. IF you
haven't the cloth, como to us and we
will have your Clothes mndc.
LADIES'!
We will 10 your work also. We will
make any kind OF - Garment for
Indies, Misses and Children and give
You perfect fit.
If you have old clothes and want
them to look like Hew ones, we will
dye them or make them ovcr--and
make thcm look just rs good rs now
ones.
Como in and look over our SAM
pies and get our prices. Our prices
for Two and Tlrcc-piccc Suits arc
$1,000, $500 and $25.OO. We also
do Pressing at 80 cents per suit.
Sec us. On IOstofIicc Block.
]. 6. M holland
No. TOO South Main Street,
W.iLiiALLA, S. G.
11-l7
Evening journal., 1922-05-02

An extraordinary value in
fine quality Aero Cloth and
Poplin Brassieres, made in
built-up and ribbon strap
styles, in pink and white.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-28
LESLIE.

LESLIE, Jan. 28.--Mrs. Roxy
Harp, mother of Quinnie Jones, slip
ped and fell from the porch into the
: yard Thursday morning when the
porch was covered with sleet. Mrs.
Harp was very painfully injured,
hrliising one shoulder badly and
breaking both bones in one leg just
above the ankle. On account of her
age, the fracture will keep her in
bed for a long time.
Miss Dorothy Fargason and Miss
Rnbye. Fillingame were delightfully."-
entertained at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. C. Thomas, of Flintside.
There was no school at Union
High Thursday and Friday on ac-
count of the disagreeable weather.
Rev. C. T. Clark, who was i'll at
the Wise Sanitarium for several
weeks, was able to get out to church
Sunday and take part in the SER
vices.
Miss Dorothy Fargason spent the
weekend a guest at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. b. L. Dell.
Mrs. j. D. Cooke entertained her
Sunday school class Saturday after
noon. There was number of visi-
tors from the Methodist church in
vited also. The children enjoyed the
evening playing games, after which
delightful refreshments were served.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-28
CORDELE ADDS $4,000
FIRE FIGHTING PUMP

CORDELE, Jan. PA new fire
truck consisting of chemical equip
ment and a pump, has arrived for the
Cordele fire department and is now
being officially tested and inspected,
prior to acceptance. This equipment
cost $4,000 and relieves the neces-
sity for high pressure on the mains,
or rather can make the fight whether
the pressure is there or not. The
present equipment, itself late fire
truck, will remain in the local SER
vice. The department with the new
addition has a fine fire fighting out
lay.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-28
C1r,nrhNeta;s
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

Carl w. Minor, d. D. Minister.
0:30 a. M. Bible school, T. Furlow
Gatewood, superintendent. You viii
see in the Index that our school IS
right in the class Of the larger
schools of the state t.veryona do
their best to keep it there.
II a. m. worship, subject: why
Christ Appears to individuals.
6 p. m. Senior B. Y. P. IT,, Frank
Mathews, Pres.
6:15 p. m. Junior B. Y. P. u,
Raymond Parsons, Pres.
Our unions are going fine, but keep
in mind the meaning of the letters,
Bring Your Part Up"
Z p. m. worship, subject: "A Ger
tain Man. This is the fourth sermon
in the series to men. All invited to
hear the preacher talk about "A Ger
tain Man"
Z p. m. Thursday Mid-week prayer,
praise and Bible study Monthly
business meeting.
You will find the church comfort
able, the worship helpful, the fellow
ship an inspiration.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-28

Iher. The papers have printed that
| paid $4,000 duty on them. That s
a good story, but it isn't so. I'd say
$4,000 would cover the cost and the
duty.
you know, like cheap things
best. | haven't yet forgotten the
days | walked because l wanted to
save the nickel carfare."
She told me a lot about those
clothes, but manlike all that ! can
remember is that belts will be looser
in the new styles. | remember that
because | wondered what purpose a
loose belt would serve. | always
wear mine tight.
Oh, yes! Mary said skirts will be
longer, that black is the prevailing
color in Paris, no dark stockings are
beng worn, champagne-colored and
fawn ones being the most popular.
She doesn't like the sleeveless dresses.
so even her evening gowns have sew
eral inches of cloth over the shoulder.
Mary's Eyes.
Mary Pickford has the most un-
usual eye of any person / have ever
met. Several months ago | passed
an entire day with her and Douglas
Fairbanks. The thing that intrigued
me then, as it intrigued me upon this
later meeting, was Mary's eyes. I
couldn't define their color.
On the previous meeting they
seemed to constantly change from
empyrean blue to an emerald green.
We were in a yacht on the water
then.
Today, as talked to her, her eyes
seemed yellow told her of my OBJ
sefvation and asked what color her
eyes really are.
81 haven't determined that N.Y.
self, " she answered "They seem to
reflect whatever color that is about
me. ] think they are a yellowish
brown today because of this dress /
am wearing. Sometimes my eyes
are very dark, sometimes blue, some
times gray. | think that probably
they have no color of their own, at
all. They just reflect COLOR
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-28
2-FOR-l MOVIE
TICKETS READY
May Be Procured Free At Gro
GERS But Not AT Theater
Box Office

Two-for-one tickets to the Ry-
lander theater We're being distribut
ed free at all the grocery stores in
Americas today, and will be avail
able there all next week, Manager
Emory Rylander announces. They
will not be given at the theater box
office, however, so Manager Rylander
warns all who desire to take adVan-
tage of them to procure them in adj
vance and take care of them, present
ing them when they appear at the
theater. Only tickets at the regular
prices will be sold at the box office.
However, when accompanied by one
paid admission the two-for-one tick
cts will be honored at the door They
will also be given inside to the patrons
of the theater.
I'VE are making the biggest
amusement offer Americas has ever
had" said Fanager Emory Rylander,
"and we hope the public will show
its appreciation. Not only are we
giving two admissions for the price
of one, but we are putting on the
biggest program for a week ever
brought to Americas in the way of
pictures, and in addition will present
high class vaudeville musical act
every day. For the first three days
we will have the Belmont Harmony
Three, one of the sweetest singing
male trios before the public. They
will offer a comlpete change of pro-
gram every day and will appear at
each performance.
The program for the whole week
comprises the following:
Monday-"The Great Impersona-
ton with James Kirkwood and many
other stars.
Tuesday-Corrine Griffith in '1The
Single Track"
Wednesday-Agnes Ayres in'"The
Lane That Had No Turning"
Thursday-Marion Davies in EN-
chantment."
Friday and Saturday-David Wark
Griffith's greatest spectacle, the most
tremendous and overpowering picture
ever made, "The Fall of Babylon"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-28
SHILOH

SHILOH, Jan. 28.-Among those
attending the singings at Mrs.
Cheeks home Sunday were Misses
Louise Arlington, Ruth Still, Hazel
Bostwick, Dora Pitcher, Lois Pitcher,
Katie Young, Olga Halstead and
Clifford, Milton and Lewis Pitcher,
Terrell Bostwick, Marvin Howell,
Watson Halstead and Hilda Pitcher.
All reported jolly time.
Clifford and Milton Pitcher had as
their guests Sunday Lewis Pitcher
and Marvin Howell, of Americas.
Misses Jessie Daniel and Irene
Reid were weekend guests of Miss
Katie Johnston at Concord.
Mrs.sR. d. Moore had as her guests
Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Moore. of
Americas.
7 The many friends of Mrs. Henry
Battlereg retto hear of .herse rious
illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. McAnally spent Sat
qrday night and Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. Allen Battle.
Mrs. J. E. DAME lspent a short
Miss Jessie Daniel had as her
guests Sunday afternoon Misses Kate
Johnston and Irene Reid and Frank
Freeman.
Joe Johnston spent short while
Friday night with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. j. E. Johnston.
The singing at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Allen Battle Saturday night
was much enjoyed. Among those
present We're Misses Louise AIRING
ton, Katie Young, Margurfee Cheek
Ruth Still, Dora Pitcher, Mrs. Willie
Halstead, Mrs McAnally. Mrs. Eu
gene Pitcher, Joe Johnston, Anderson
Darden, Wallis Cheek, Johnnie Wal
tiers, Milton Pitcher, Hilda Pitcher
John Ed Young, Allen Barnes anc
Manly Wellons.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-28
FORD SLASHES
TRACTOR PRICE
Announces Single Drop OF $3.50
New Price $3.50 Delivered
On Farm

The most sen: ationaf price cut Of !
REIMBURSEMENT times was made today
by henry Ford on his Fordson tae'
tors, the announcement being given
ont local. by the Americas Automo-
Bile company, dealers here TIE Ford
son is cut from 1926, f Q. b. Detroit,
10, 1896, drop Of $3.50 at one time.
With freight and delivery charges
added. the price placed on the farm
will he $3.50 from this time forward,
il is announced.
News from Detroit is that retail
sales of Ford cars, trucks and Ford
son tractors have again exceeded the
million mark for the year 1921.
The Ford factory and assembly
plant production figures reached a
total of 1,05O,740 cars, trucks and
tractors for the year, with retail
sales by dealers approximating 1885,
600, which in the United States alone
surpassed 1920 retail sales record by
1e4,2l3 Ford cars and trucks.
The Ford compa>g says the out
look 1OG 1JZZ is QCClu0UIy OptlHllAllS'
In fact, concrete evidences already
exist in that car and truck retail
sales for December, 1921, exceeded
December, 1920, sales by almost %
per cent, and Fordson tractor retail
sales for the same periods show an
increase of over 100 per cent for
December, 1921, as well as an IN
crease over the total tractor sales for
the month Of November.
These facts seem to indicate that
not only are the farmers buying more
freely, but that the general public is
becoming more responsive and re-
eeptive.
Another point brought out by a
comparison of production figures for
the past two years shows that Ford
enclosed cars are gaining in populari-
ty, as % per cent of the 1921 pro.
duction were sedans and coupes as
against a total of 10 per cent for tht
year previous.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-28
DEF:sAIf16IS
Nj. c. SUTTON.

Funeral services were held this af-
ternoon at Vidalia for NJ, C. Sutton.
popular roadmaster of the Seaboard
Air Line railway, Americas Savannah
division, who died Friday at his home
IN Vidalia after an illness of week.
Mr.. Sutton was an uncle of Joe SUIT
ton, OF Americas, and he and Mrs.
Sutton attended the funeral exercis-
sc.
Mr.. Sutton who had been suffer-
ing from the effects of a carbuncle
on his neck, was thought to be entire
ly out of danger from blood poison
ing. until the latter part of the week..
when his condition became so alarm
ing that all relatives were summoned
to his debside.
He was wen known here and great
~ beloved among the officials and
employees of the Seaboard division,
and the announcement of his death
has been received with profound sor-
row.