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KEOWEE COURIER ( ESTA RU Hil Fi I > I HU?.) Published Every Wednesday Morning Subscription #1 Ter Annum. Advertising Rates Reasonable. -By BTECK, SIIEIiOR & SCHRODER. Communications <>f a personal char acter charged for as advertlse ments. Obi tu.'tiv notices and tributes of re spell, of not over one hundred * rds, will be printed free of All over that number .mist be paid for at the rate of one rent a word. Cash to accompany manuscript. WALHALLA, S. C.: WEDNESDAY. MAY 7. HHS. MERELY EXTRACTS. D. S. Martin, writing in (lie Co lumbia state 01* last Sunday, evi dently leaiing some tree-destroying microbe or pest, present or prospect ive, lias a lew very pertinent para graphs interspersed in a lengthy and deep!) interesting article, We quote: "Tho beauty and glory of Colum bia is in its trees its magnificent avenues of foliage, thai give ?ill the "residence parts of tho city so remark able a charm, lt is to lie feared that many residents of Columbia do not realize the remarkable beauty Of their city in this respect, or, per haps, do not appreciate it. Tho wri ter has resided and visited in many cities of our country, and has seen the aspects of attraction to be found at various places, but knows of no ?city where the tree effects aro so rich and beautiful. "lt is to be earnestly hoped that in any of the so-called "improve mients" in the newer parts of the ?city there may be no serious depar ture from the use of these trees for street adornment and ?bade. They are not only peculiarly beautiful, but they are characteristic of Columbia; and every city should aim, in its dec orations and attractions, to empha size those features which are in any .way distinctive of tho place or the region, rather than to attempt to im itate those that belong to other places. "In closing, tho writer would con grat?late the citizens of Columbia on .the peculiar beauty of their city as given to it by Its noble trees, and would urge upon them to cherish this feature with peculiar local pride. No "modern improvements," and no at tempt to imitate the features of other towns and cities, eau ever give to Columbia the beauty and charm im 'parted to it -by the judicious use of the Dative trees of the region." One or the "distinctive features" ?f Walhalla has long been Its st re et Shade trees. And yet if we are to have free trade,"' says Prof. William Howard Taft, I "lei's have it." Tut, tut, Professor; we don't want free trade. All we want is relief from high protective tariff - a tariff so high that in many instances Americans are forced to pay twice aa much for American made goods as tiley are sold for "on the other side." We want protection for American workmen and Ameri can manufacturers >as against the pauper labor of foreign countries, but not a system that takes money out -V thc pockets of tho many and 'flumps it. unearned, into the coffers of the few. Compliment to W. E. Dendy. (Monroe, (Ja., Tribune.) From the April number of South ern S. hool News, published at Co lumbia, S. C., wo 'mil the following relative to W. E. Dendy, tho popular and capable superintendent of the Monroe public schools: "W. E. Dendy, who furnishes the entertaining and instructive news aotes from Georgia, and who lias for several years been superintendent of the Monroe city schools, has re cently been offered an opportunity to return to South Carolina as superin tendent of one of the leading graded schools. He, however, thought best to decline to consider the position because of the inducements made him .hy his present employers." Monroe is Indeed fortunate in the possession of Mr. Dendy's services, and not only the schools, but every civic, educational and religious en terprise is strengthened and advanced by his active interest, sympathy and inspira(ion. As a school superintend ent he is able, tactful resourceful and successful the righi man in the right plac<-a place that ii exceed ingly difficult to lill right. items from Ebenezer, Ebenezer, May (>. -special: Ed. Hogers recently trapped a large hawk which measured I feed s in ches Hom tip to tip of wings. J. c. Sherman, who lives near West i nion, has been called to the bedside of his aged lat lier, who lives ?lear Piedmont. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Rogers, of Eas ley, ate spending some time with the form? i 's motlier, Mrs. .lames Sher man. Sherman Rogers, of Wiiliam Bton, i.- also visiting at tho Sherman home. Negro Lynched hy Georgia Mob. Harlem, (?a.. May C.-Feeling against drunken negroes who have marauded and tired guns of nights in the vicinity of Martinez culminated early Tuesday morning in tho lynch ing of John Henry Moore, a negro, who was taken from the Columbia ?county Jail nt. Appting, and hanged te a tree. The crowd was very orderly and made so little noise, thal the sheriff, who was Bleeping nearby, was not awakened and knew nothing about the hanging until he found the body e<" the black on the tree this morn ing. BANQUET AT WESTMINSTER Proved Delightful Occasion-Tlie High School Parade- Locals. Westminster, May 6.-S|>eclal: Hazel Smith, of Greenville, wan here N'onday driving a large new Cadal he car. Ile is engaged in the auto mobile business lo that city. Mr. and Mrs. J. Earle Barton and two children visited at the home of M rs. Barton's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Win. J. Strlbllng, Sunday. W. E. Mason, of G men ville, was here among relativos and friends last week. R. (). Harrison returned Monday from Georgia, where he had been spending two weoks with his daugh ti . Wm. P. Anderson is beautifying Iiis handsome residence with a new coat of paint. W. S. Haley, of Lavonla, was hero Thursday driving his now touring car. !!<> had the misfortune to lose a nice car Monday hy dre. Thc parade of tho pupils of iii?' Westminster High School last, Thurs day aboul ll o'clock was witnessed by a groat number of Interested on lookers, lt was very spectacular on account of their Interesting cos ta tues the first grade representing soldiers and Ked Cr OSS nurses; sec ond grade, sun-bonnet girls; third. "Rose Ked" aild "Snow White"; fourth, the farmers; fifth, roses; sixth, students; seven I li. athletes; eighth, wild Howers; ninth and tenth, school spirit. The Behool is indeed a large one. and to see them all In line marching makes a lengthy procession. Tiley had judges to de cide which grade "marched" the liest. Tiley gave their decision in favor of the third grade-the "Rose Red" and "Snow White". We al most forgot to mention that tho jan itor brought up the rear of this pro cession, holding aloft his implement of war, the broom. Oh' George was keeping step and enjoying lt as much as the youngest. J. Q. Breazeale went to Autun Monday In his automobile. George Jones, colored, who lives . near Oakway, had three children bitten by a dog Saturday afternoon last, and on Sunday the dog returned to the home and blt two more of the children. Jones then killed the dog. and on Monday expressed its head to Columbia for examination at the Pasteur Institute, lt is feared the dog had rallies. The banquet given by the West minster Board of Trade on Monday evening proved a great success. There were 150 odd people present. We give the program which followed the elaborate supper: Address of welcome, by Dr. C. M. Walker; "Bus iness Opportunities of the Young Men", K. W. Marett; "Westminster's Past," A. Zimmerman; "Evolution of Agriculture." J. P. Strlbllng, Richland; music; "Present and Fu ture Possibilities of Westminster," W. P. Anderson; "Southern Rail way's Attitude In Co-operating with Boards of Trade in Securing Farm and Industrial Improvement," A. H. Chapman, Greenville; "Possibilities of a Board of Trade," Albert S. John son, Secretary Greenville Chamber of Commerce; "The Necessity of an Organization," D. A. Henning, Tra fic Manager, Greenville Chamber of Commerce. D. B. Traxler, of Green ville, also made a very Interesting .and appropriate address, and Repre- j sentatlves Shirley aud McDonald and j Senator Verner made brief but very | pointed talks along the line of ad- j vancement. This was a very onjoy- j allie occasion and we hope the or- j ganizatiOD of the Westminster Board I of Trade may prove a potent factor in the upbuildil pt and general im provement of ov >. town. Miss Maude S, ribling, of Sanders- ; ville, Ga., ls visiting her father and motlier, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Strib- . ling. W. A. Harrison and wife, of Gainesville, are visiting relatives here this week. ; Oakway School Closed. Oakway, May T>.-Special: The Oakway High School came to a close Friday, May lid. The past term has been one of the liest In the school's history. The teachers, M. M. Crow- j .ther. Miss Louise Earle and Miss ' Cordelia Reardon, were never tiring in their efforts to advance the pupils and lo help the school in every way they could. Following is a program of the ' closing exercises: Prayer by Rev. W. S. Myers; songs by primary boys, "Happy Greetings" and "hit tie Farmers"; Essay ("Ho Who Searches for Pearls Must Dive Be- , low"), by Miss Lola Brown; Essay. ("Character of Charles II"), by Miss . Crace Heller; Song by primary girls, : "Dolly, Stop Weeping"; Declamation, ("American ideals"), by Walter, Mears: Declamation, ("Destiny of; Democracy"), by Kenneth Dickson; i Song by intermediate girls. " 'Scuse < Me, Teacher"; Awarding of diplo- ; ma.s by Supt. M. M. Crowther; Ad- j dress by Rev. W. S. Myers; Song by j high school girls, "Love's Old. Sweet : Song"; Delivering of medals-Miss (Jenora Tompkins, scholarship; Miss Kato Gamhrell, honorable mention; ! Miss Kato Ga mb rel), spelling; Miss' Alice Bowen, honorable mention; Miss Crace Heller, writing; Walter! Mears, honorable mention. King's Assassin .lumps to Death. Athens, Greece, May 6.--Aleko Schinus, who assassinated King George of Greece on March 1 8th at Saloniki, committed suicide this j morning by throwing himself out of a window of the police station In that city. Schlnas was a native of the town ! of Volo, Thessaly. He killed the King by firing point blank into his back while he wat- walking aiong the streets of Saloniki, accompanied by streets of Saloniki, accompanied hy don of the crime that in 1911 he had applied for assistance at the King's palace and had been driven away. A few days ago tho doctors exam Ined Schlnas and an not! need thal he was dying of tuberculosis. Annuity for Amundsen. Christiana, Norway. May ri.-The StOtthlng to-day voted to Capt. Ko ah! Amundsen, discoverer of the South Polo, a life annuity of six thousand krons ($1,020.) SCHOOL CLOSES AT RICHLAND. Touchers Mude Many Friends Ihiring Session-I/o?-j 11 Briefs. \ Richland, May 5.-Special: Nearly everybody bas finished planting and are ready for thut shower of rain We are glad to report that Miss Lalla Hallenger has returned home utter a stay of several months In Allanta, where she went for treat ment by a specialist. Mrs. M. J. McDonald and Mrs. Lucy Burris, of Walhalla, spent the week-end with relatives here. Kev. E. I). Vaughan and family left Monday for their now home near Wiunsboro, Fairfield county, where Mr. Vaughan has accepted a call as pastor. During his stay of one year j here he made many friends, and the whole community was sorry to see ? liim leave, bul he has their best wishes in his new Held. C? P. Ballenger, of Greenville, spent tit?- week-end with home-folks. Dr. .lohn (?. Law o? Walhalla, preached at the Presbyterian chu n b here yesterday and conducted the j communion services. At 4 p. m. Dr. Law, tho session and a few relatives ? hold a special com mullion service at ; tile home of Mrs. E. F. Hughs, as she , was not strong enough to attend services, though able to he about her. home. The Richland school closed a most . successful term Friday, and Friday night the annual contests were held, j A medal was offered to the best dc claimer in the primary department,! one for the best in elocution in the | primary department, and one for | best In elocution in higher grades. ? The exercises began at 8.30, and the following was the program carried out: Invocation by Rev. Boyd; "Guilty or not Guilty," by Virgie I Driver; "Poor Polly," by Mildred ! McDonald; "A Call to the City," by j Edith Foster; "Dolly's Needs," by Bessie May Stribling; "Suppose I j Knew," by Beulah Leopard; "When j Will Turned to a Boy," by Annie Smith. Primary Boys-"His First School Days." by Marion Hughs: "George Washington," by Andre Smith; "Fling the Starry Banner, bi Davis; "The Committee) i." David Stribling; "Advice i a by Jefferson McMahan; "1 I Mule," by Jesse Smith; \ Ch u by John Davis; Knee Dee) Ju -, by Stiles Hughs. Advanced Girls-"How little Ka tie Knocked at tho Door o Ilea' n," by Vera Coe; "That Hire liri bj Carrie McMahan; "Asie*,. \t thc Switch." by Lula Wyly; ". ' leg Oil Cans." by Belle Stribling. While the judges. Su; D. L. Bramlett, or Seneca High } hool id Mesdaenis Jas. G. Breaze i D. Stonecypher, of W- nun er, were out making their de< i.t ter Will Foster entertaine? i? ence with a speech- ?fii) \ :. Day." Between each contest tho audience was favored witl ippi ate vocal selections by Mis ?ea !' rle and Myra Ballenger and ' " This was greatly enjoyed lbj all. When the judges returned Bramlett announced that M '' ^gio Driver had won the medal Hi pri mary girls' contest and Miss Kditb Foster was second. Jeff- i VI Malian won the medal In he boys' j contest, with David Strlb lu sec j ond; and Miss Belle Stri din the medal for the advam ed girl with Miss Lula Wyly secon. judges made special ment in >i th? 1 high order and proficiency of the work done by the girls in the high school grades In elocution. We wish here to thank the judges for coming and deciding the winners in these contests. Our teachers. J. O. Slngley, and MHs Mamye Cromer, returned to ? their homes at Prosperity and New- | berry, respectively, to-day. These teachers made many friends while here who tried to get them to spend , the summer with us. Wo wish them | a nappy vacation. | Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Stribling will attend the banquet in Westminster ' to-night given by the Board of Trade, i Mr. Stribling is on the program, hav- I ing been assigned the subject, "Evo lution of Agriculture." Charming Music Event. Seneca, May 5.-Special: On Tues day afternoon of last week tho Sen eca Music Club held an open meeting at the homo of Mrs. S. K. Dendy. This club is composed of the number of Mrs. Dendy's music class and sev eral others who are Interested In the ' study of music, history, biography ! and current musical topics. About thirty guests were present and en Joyed the classic recital glveu by the members. Every plano selection was from the masters, each giving an Interesting item from the life of tho master whose music she render ed. This club is doing splendid work, as was shown by the skill of the performers. Delightful punch was also a pleasing feature of the after noon. Mrs. Dendy ls a teacher of rare ability, and her class promises well for the musical entertainment of our town in the future. From Rural Westminster. Westminster, R. F. D., May 5. Special: Our farmers are getting very blue owing to the continued dry weather. Miss Lillie Crooks, of Greenville, is spending some time with her sis ter, Mrs. C C. Miller. Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Julian and Mr. and Mrs. Walker Sanders were "re cent visitors at tho homo of Charles Ert/.berger, near Richland. Clarence Crooks, of Arcadia. Fla., is visiting homefolks this week. Mrs. S. A. Grant, of Oakway, vis ited at C. C. Miller's last week. Mrs. J. L. Miller ls doing nicely after undergoing a very painful ope ration .tomo time ago. Haskell Dearden, who moved to South Georgia last fall, has moved back to this section. Lawrence Owens and family, of Westminster, visited the family ot Alex Boarden the latter part of last week. Work at l>odd Cemetery. All persons Interested In tho Dodd cemetery should ho present there on Saturday. May 10th. that'being our regular day for nttendlng to tin- nec essary work on the grounds and at tho graves. W. T. Dodd. CONtiltOSS AND COMMUNITY. Servie*? Held for Aged Member of Church-<Hher Ijocal New?. Coneross, May 5.-Special: Mr. aud Mrs. S. M. Hunnicutt were re cent guests of S. H. Hubbard and family at Fairview. M hw Todd, of Walhalla, spent Saturday and Sunday with her cou sin. Miss Vaughn. L. D. Mitchell and Brunis Alexan der and Misses Rena Huiisingcr, Rosa Dil worth and Katie Abbott have been appointed to arrange a short program for Children's day ex ? ercises. which will be held on the I third Sunday in .lune. I Bryan Qipsoil, of Newry, spent last : Wednesday night with Iiis brother, John Gipson% at the home of Mrs. ' s. M. ilunsinger. I Mrs. It. A. I*. Dean and Ben Dean, of Avalon, Ga., were welcome vlsit ! ors hero recently. Our pastor preached at the home I of Mrs. Betsey Broom, one of our aged members, who is unable to at tend services at the church. Sunday I at 1 p. m., and the service was very much appreciated. There were also a number of others present, who con ducted a song service. Tho mem bers ot" this church and community presented to Mrs. Broom a number Of pounds of different useful things on lier birthday some time ago, which also delighted her very much. Miss Jane Hunslnger spent several days last week very pleasantly in Walhalla. T. I). Alexander and two little granddaughters. Lnurnmac and Mar garet Alexander, visited lp Greenville last week. They were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Alexander. The members of the Royal Ambas sadors, with their pastor and leader and a number of girls, met at 9 o'clock with their dinner and fish hooks and spent the day in fishing on Coneross creek one day last week. They carried with them cooking ves- ' sels and at noon prepared and fried the fish they had caught, which, with their lunches, made their dinner very appetizing and added much to their amusement. A number ot our boys and girls stood the teachers' examination at Walhalla Friday. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Du Bose visited at the home of their uncle, F. G. Barker, of the Double Springs sec tion, recently. J. H. Hunnicutt has returned to Seneca after having spent a few mouths with relatives here. Mrs. Jane Fricks, who has been visiting lier cousins, Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Hunnicutt, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Beatty, near Walhalla. She was accompanied yesterday 'by Mr. Hunnlcu tt. A program tor an entertainment at the -close of Blue Ridge High School is being arranged. A num ber of interesting plays are being gotten up, and there will be con tests for two medals. Constipation Cured. Dr. King's New Life Pills will re [ lieve constipation promptly and get' ?your bowels in healthy condition again. John Supsic, of Sanbury, Pa., says: "They are the beat pills lever used, and I advise every one to use them for constipation, indigestion and liver complaint." Will help you. 'Price 2 5c. Recommended by all dealers. adv. Frederick Puckhaber Dead. (New.s and Courier, May 6.) The funeral af Frederick Puckha ber, who died in the 33d year of \u? age on Saturday last, was held yes terday at his lute residence on Cal houn street, the interment follow ing at Bethany cemetery. Mr. Puck haber, a lative German, came to this country some years before the Civil War. Settling in Charleston, he be came thoroughly imbued with the spirit of his adopted home and had a creditable war record, serving In the ranks of the German artillery. He continued his connection with this company until his death. He con ducted a successful grocery business for many years. Surviving him are a widow, one son, three daughters and fourteen grandchildren. Rein licit Out for Governor. Columbia, May 3-George R. Rem bert, member of the House of Rep resentatives from Richland county, has announced his candidacy for Governor to succeed Governor Cole L. Blease. This announcement fol lows close on the heels of the with drawal of Attorney General Peoples from tho Gubernatorial lists. "I consider it rather tor. soon to make a definite announcement," said Mr. Rembert, "but my friends from ali over the Stale have urged me to let thom know what. I Intend to do. Therefore. I will say that, unless something unforseen happens, I shall foe In th? race for Governor next year." CITATION NOTICE. (In Court of Probate.) Tho State of South Carolina, County of Oconee.- By V. F. Martin, Esq., Judge of Probate.-Whereas, William JR. Zimmerman has made suit to nie to grant him Letters of Administration of the Estato of and Effects of John H. Zimmerman, de ceased : These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular the kin dred and creditors of the said John [ H. Zimmerman, deceased, that they be and appear before me, In the' Court of Probate, to be held at Wal halla Court House, South Carolina, on Monday, tho liith day of May, 1913, after publication hereof, at ll o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not bo granted. Given under my band and seal this 3d day of May, A. D. 1913. (Seal.) V. F. MARTIN, Judge of Probate for Oconeo County, South Carolina. Published on the 7th and 1 Uh days of May, 19 13, in Tho KeOwee Courier and on tho Court House door for the time prescribed by law. May 7, 1913. 19-20 BALLARD'S OBELISK fl is sold under the most attract ?rofit-sharing plan ever conceiv lach sack contains "good-as-ca Profit-Sharing Coupons which j can exchange for useful and < mental articles of value by m ing them to The Profit-Sharin Premium Company at Louisville Ky. Begin today to save th< Coupons which -Sole C. W. PITCHF< "SWAT 1 An Universal Appea Town Organizations, is g "Swat the Fly*'-but not! without your homes bein have a complete stock of S< and Gauze Wire, both Bia? know your needs and we \ - BASEBALL A full stock of Reach ] Cobb" Bats, Iltec, to select - PAINTS / We have the best to tx Hams and Mastic Paints, fo with you about the Paint si Ballenger Hi Furnitu (Successors to SENECA Seneca, Som WI NTH ROI? COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AND ENTRANCE EXAMINATION. The examination for tho award of vacant scholarships in Winthrop Col lege and for the admission of new students will he held at the Countv Court House on FRIDAY, JULY 4, at 9 a. m. Applicants must he not less than 16 years of age. Whan Scholarships are vacant after July 4 they will be awarded to those mak ing the highest average at this ex amination, provided they meet the conditions governing the award. Ap plicants for Scholarships should write to President Johnson before the ex amination for Scholarship examina tion blanks. Scholarships are worth $100 and free tuition. The noxt session will oi>en September 17, 1913. For fur ther Information and catalogue, ad dress Pres. D. H. Johnson, Hock Hill, S. C._19-28? ' LIVE STOCK At OaRway, $. C., Saturday, May 17,1913 AU farmers of Oeonee who are In terested In Insurance for Live Stock are urged to meet with us at Oak way on SATURDAY, May 17th, at 2 o'clock p. m.. at which time Officers will be elected nnd other matters of business attended to preliminary to placing Live Stock Insurance within tho reach of every farmer in Oconeo. Remember this date-SATUR DAY, MAY 17,-and moot with us. .1. B, HARRIS, T. D. MARETT, II. li. VF, RN ICR, J. D. ?SB.ELL, Commit !<.<>. May 7, 191H. " 19-20 Look cor our ! ag; proilt-Sharlntt ^ coupon? 1 foy 3RD, Walhalla. S. C. PHE FLY." 1, from Medical, Qty and joing out to thc people to ling can be accomplished, ?' properly screened. We :reen Doors and Windows ck and "No Rust." Let us /ill do the balance. SUPPLIES. - Mitts, Gloves, Masks, "Ty from at right prices. LND OILS. - z found in Sherwin, Wil r all purposes. Let us talk ibject. ardware and re Co., HARDWARE CO..) th Carolina. MUNICIPAL TAX NOTICE. Treasurer's Office, Town of Wal halla, S. C.-Notice Is hereby given that the books for tho collection of all Municipal Taxes and Street Taxes will be open at the omeo of the Clerk and Treasurer during the month of May, 1913. Taxes must be paid dur ing ino month of May, as there will bo no extension of time. Taxpayers .will take notice and govern them selves accordingly. All malo citizens between tho ages of 18 and 50 years are liable for Street Tax. JAS. M. MOSS, Clerk and Treasurer. April 23, 1913. 17-21 -1 NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION. Notice is hereby given that, pur suant to an order of the County Board of Education of Oconee Coun ty, an eloction will be held on Tues da.y May 13th. 1913, at tho school house in Norton School ni?trlot. Mo. 37, Tor the purpose of voting upon the question of levying avi o'xtra tax of TWO MILLS upon all the real and personal property lu said dis trict for school purposes. At said election each person of fering to vote must present his regis tration certificate and last tax re ceipt before he will be allowed to cast his ballot. Only resident elec tors of the district will be allowed to vote, All persons who favor said addi tional levy shall cast a ballot con taining tho word "YES" written or printed thoreon, and all persons who op|ioso said levy ?ball cast a ballot containing the word "NO" written or printed thereon. TUGS. lt. KEITH. J, H. M. WIHTMIUIO. NOAH DY A lt. Trustees or District No. 37. Anrll 30, 1913. 18-19