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.I..I..I"I.,I,.I..I..I..I..I"I"I"I"I"I"I"I,.I..I. IJOCAIJ AND PERSONAL, fr % TTITIT'TTT ^ * 1 i* * 1 (Continued from Eighth Page.) -Mr. and Mrs. Will P. Hetrick. who have been spending the past two weeks on a pleasure auto trip to Philadelphia, New York and other points, returned to Walhalla Mon day evening. They had a most en joyab'e trip, on which they were ac companied from Charlotte by H. W. Casque, superintendent of tho Wal halla schools. -A largo number of Walhalla peo ple and visitors enjoyed a picnic at Oconee Station last Friday. The Misses Green, of the "Rock House" were especially hospitable on this oc casion and threw their home open for. the pleasure of the visitors. A splen did dinner was enjoyed by all. The following composed tho party: A. C. Boett and son Fred, D. C. H. Witt, Ervin Suhrstedt, Miss Katie Boett, Miss Dora R?mpel. Charleston; Miss Lula Morgan, Alabama; Miss Mary Fitzgibbon, Columbia; C. W. Burn side, Fred Thellkuhl, Lewis Riehlo, Ed. Slater and two sisters, Henry Otherson, John Z. Brandt, Mrs. Mena Brandt, Misses Rosa Richie, Ollte and Katie Othyi?OU, Minnie, Johanna a*-.u Lena Theilkunl, '.ney Brandt. -Green Thompson, who escaped from the chain gang in Oconee on Tuesday of last week, returned to thc gang on Wednesday night. lie escaped from the guard while on an errand, going to carry out an order, but failed to return. Sheriff J. W. Davis promptly got In behind him with reward cards and personal ef forts to locate him, and through an appeal to his father. Sam Thompson, who lives in the Hepsibah section of tho county, his return was made practically on Iiis own honor. Thomp son is a negro and was convicted of killing ?motlier negro and sent up for a life term in the penitentiary or on the public works ol' the county. Af ter the Sherin had talked for some little time willi Thompson's lather and mother they assured him that they would get word to Green and that he would return to the gang of his own accord. This he did Thurs day night, after an absence of about 4 8 hours. -Mrs. Nannie Williams, of Cross Hill, Laurens county, is spending this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Vernor. She has numerous friends here who are always pleased to meet her. Her brother, Rev. Robt. E. Campbell, D. D., of Jacksonville, Fla., was also a guest at the Vertier home for a few days the past week, but ho unexpectedly shortened his stay here owing to the fact that on Thursday last the church of which he is rector was struck by lightning in lils honie city, doing considerable damage to the building, and he left in order to attend to matters per taining to church work. Rev. Mr. Campbell visited here two years ago, since which time his estimable wife has died. This fact will be learned with deep regret by many, for on her visit, hen! she endeared herself In a marked degree to those of our people whom she met. On his pre vious visit Dr. Campbell occupied the pulpits of the Episcopal and Presby terian churches, and his discourses were greatly enjoyed. -Mrs. Maggie M. Gray, of States ville, N. C., died at her home In that city last Saturday, August 22d, at 2 o'clock a. m. A telegram announc ing this sad fact was received in Wal halla early Saturday morning by N. W. Macaulay, brother of the deceas ed. Mr. Macaulay was unable to at tend the funeral, however, owing to circumstances, and his daughter, Miss Eunice, left on the afternoon train for Statesvllle. Miss Macaulay will be absent for a week. Mrs. Gray was 7f> years of age and is survived by four children. One daughter, Miss Mamie Gray, taught school In Oconee for several years, from 1900 to 190f>, and was (pleasantly known by many. Mrs. Gray was a splendid woman, a devout Christian and an earnest worker in tho church. She was tlie eldest sister of N. W. Macau lay, of Walhalla. Some months ago Mrs. Gray suffered severe injuries from a fall, from which she never fully recovered. There aro many friends in Oconee who will join with The Courier in extending to the be reaved ones sincere sympathy in their sorrow. THE NEWS PROM RICHLAND. Protracted Meeting Begins-Riclilnnd Roys Lose av Tennis. Richland, Aug. 24.--Special: Mrs. S. ?. Hughs and Miss Pearle Ballan ger returned home last week from a two week's stay at Montrent, N. C. Mr. and Mrs. Furman Burns re turned to their home in Fountain Inn last Monday after a week's visit at the home of Hon. E. E. Verner. Mrs. Belle Carmichael, of Carnes vllle, Ga., spent the greater part of the week with her sisUr, Mrs. J. P. Stribllng. Rev. Mr. Thompson, a young Bap tist minister from Atlanta, ls visit ing his cousin. Dean Davis. He preached a very interesting sermon at Richland church yesterday morning after Sunday selico!, which was greatly enjoyed. This was Mr. Thompson's first vis't to this com munity since hoyhooo and he ls to be congratulated on his success ns a minister. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hodgson and two sons, Hugh and Clifford, of Ath ens, Ga., and Mrs. C. M. Walker and children spent Thursday at tho home of J. P. Stribllng. The Hodgsons are on their way for a two weeks' trip through the mountains In their au tomobile. Mrs. John Ramply, of Stephens vllle, Texas, ls visiting her brother, T. B. Wyly, and family. The Misses Berry returned home Wednesday after a several days' visit to relatives In Easley and Green ville. Hayden Coe spent the latter part of the week In Richland. Tho Richland boys went to Seneca Friday afternoon to play the match off with the Seneca boys. The court SWEARINGEN PRAISES OCONEE. Resume of School Work in County. Still Need for Iniproveinent. Tho annual report of Superintend- | ent Thomas A. Smith for the public j schools of Oconee county during the ' scholastic year 1913-14 has been filed I with the State Superintendent of Ed ucation, who, in commenting upon the figures given, announces that the report shows a gratifying progress. He makes the following resume of tho report: "There were ten town and 65 country schools, enrolling 5,7 49 pu pils, an increase of 457 over tho pre ceding year. "The enrollment In town was 8S7 boys and 970 girls, making a total of 1,857 of these. Five hundred and fifty-four boys and 651 girls, a total of 1,205, were in regular attendance. "The enrollment in tho country schools was 3,892-1,988 boys and 1,904 girls. In town schools 65 per cent of the enrollment attended regu larly during the session of 171 days. In tho country schools only 56 per cent of the enrollment attended regu larly during the session of 106 days. The average for the county was 59 per '.ent, a gain of 1 per cent over larc year. These figures Indicate the curiousness of the problem of school attendance lu the rural districts. With only 56 per cent of the boys and girls In the class-rooms regularly for an average session of but little more than live months, lt ls wrose than wasteful for the remaining 44 per cent to be allowed to remain with out instruction. "The average length of the session was Increased almost two weeks. This feature of the report indicates that the county may reasonably hope to secure a six months' term in every school next year. Consid?rable work, however, must he done to lengthen the session. Anion?; tho schools 3 ran less than 3 months, 7 less than 1 months, 17 less than 5 months, and 9 les3 than 6 months. "The report shows that only six i nools enrolled as few as 20 pupils, while only 14 had an average at tendance loss than 20. The teaching corps was composed of 24 men and 104 women. The estimated value of school property amounted to $92, 053.75, almost $16 per child. In many communities this investment should be increased hy the erection of larger and better buildings. "The first grade enrollment of 1,480 snows that 25 per cent of fhe boys and girls of the county are just beginning to rend. The total enroll ment above the Hf th grade was 1,026, while only 324 are reported in the high school. With the growth of rural schools employing two, three or four teachers, this situation ls rap idly improving. "The county ls divided into 7 4 districts, 55 of which have voted a local school tax. During the last twelve months 22 B]>ecial tax elec tions have placed 2 2 additional levies on the tax books. This active co operation on the part of the tax-pay era helps to raise the per capita ex penditure from $8.05 to $8.75. Since the average for the State last year was $13.39 per child, the schools of Oconee still have need to Increase their local taxation and to make use of every form of State aid. "Tiie school fund for the year amounted to $61,883.95. The con stitutional three-mill tax raised $14, 356.20. Local taxation yielded $18, 670.31, or $4.314.11 more than the three-mill tax. The trustees and the county superintendent could not have done better with the resources at their command." WESTMINSTER NEWS NOTES. Remains of Young Mr. Watson Ar rive from California-l/ocnls. Westminster, Aug. 25.-Special: M. C. Sanders, of Atlanta, visited his sister, Mrs. C. L. O'Kelley, last week. Mrs. Hurt Mitchell entertained a few couples last Friday evening In honor of her guests, Misses lilla Mae Martin and Sara Heeks, of Cross Hill. Miss Mary Anderson, of Greenville, is visiting relatives here this week. Miss Mason, of Lavonia, ls visiting Mrs. T. C. Peden. The remains of William Watson, who died as the result, of an auto mobile accident in California, ar rived here to-day. Funeral arrange ments have not been made yet. Ralph Carter ls visiting in Rome, Ga., as a guest of Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Gaines. Rev. and Mrs. H. M. Fallaw enter tained the Baracca and Philathea chisses Monday evening In honor of their guests, Misses Edith Mae and Ruth McCarrell, of Greenville. was almost too wet and the halls In bad condition, so the games were neither very fast nor good. The Seneca boys won two straight sets In both the doubles and singles. The Richland boys were not exactly sat isfied with things, but played on and have challenged the Seneca boys for another match nt Rchland, where new balls will be furnished and a referee who will abide by tho rules. In addition to the sorry playing the Richland boys ruined two new rack ets playing with heavy, wet balls In Seneca. If the Seneca boys come to Richland again they will not have any lawful thing to kick against. The protracted meeting is to be gin at. Rock Springs church this even ing at 8 o'clock and will continue un til Friday night, with services at 10 o'clock in the forenoon and at 8 In the evening. There will be no preach ing Tuesday morning, ns that will he election day. Ttev. M. M. Brooks, of Westminster, will open the meeting, and Rev. J. M. Steadman, of Clem son College, will assist him after to day. Edward Verner, Jr., entertained his boy friends Friday night at a stag party. There were three tables of cards and rook. During the even ing a salad course and Ice tea were served, followed by nablscoes and leo cream. The hasty approach of morn ing made the guests depart, for they vere having a merry good time. BEGINNING FIERCE WARFARE. English People Now Realizing What the Awful Conflict Menus. Paris, Aug. 21.-The French war ofTtce issued the following announce ment to-night: j "The French and English (the plan of attack having failed, owing to unforeseen difficulties) have re tired on the covering posltionb." Reports were in circulation in Paris to-day that the Germans have occupied the unfortified town of Nancy, France. Official announcement is made In the German capital that a German army has defeated a French army at Neufchateau, capturing guns and prisoners, including several generals. The Germans are pursuing the French vigorously, In one case be yond Lougwy. Another German army captured 150 French guns In the French department of Neurthe and Moselle. The Germans are reported west of the river Meuse, advancing against Maubeuge. They have defeated an English brigade of cavalry. The bombardment of Tslng-Tau, China, by the Japanese lleet has be gun, according to the Yomato, in Tokio. The German troops, according to reports from Upper Alsace, are mak ing another offensive movement against the French army occupying Muolhausen. The Russians, according to Paris reports, now occupy territory BO miles wide on the German frontier. A Vienna report says the Austri ans are about to abandon their ope rations against the Servians on the Oriana river to concentrate their forces against the Russian advance. The agreement of Austria to dis mantle her cruiser, the Kaiserin Elizabeth, at Tslng-Tau, has remov ed the danger of war between Japan and Austria, according to diplomatic information in Washington. British Deeply Moved. London. Aug. 24.-This day of waiting has brought home the reali ties of war to the British people. Not before! has the whole nation been so deeply moved. Englishmen know that most of the best regiments of their anny are fighting a battle on which thc future of the Empire may depend. Many thousands have rela tives and friends in the army; they know the death roll probably will be longer than tn the case of any British force since the Crimean war. The only Information the country has had regarding the battle is con tained in brief official bulletins, of a vague character, and these have not heen cheering. Throughout London the people to-night aro in a much more serious mood than at any time Blnce they faced the war. There are no scenes of gaiety In the theatres and restaurants and the crowded streets are quiet. This does not mean that there ls any less determir IV?'? ipon rh< part of Britons-only ll peOpb are beginning to rea ? vhs ii i war may cost. On c le'a .rn declarations that tho country munt be prepared for a ong aud exhaust' lng struggle. Thus far, England has felt the war far less than any European nation engaged-probably less than Holland and Switzerland-but now walting for the issue of the battle and for tho lists of killed and wounded the English people understand all that lt means. Every boat from Belgium comes crowded with impoverished refugees, who have fled before the German In vasion. An organization is being formed to care for these people and part of the Prince of Wales' relief fund, which amounts to more than $7,500.000, will be sent to Antwerp for sufferers who have taken refuge there. Thousands of Belgians have crowded the French border for asy lum, and a committee will arrange for their relief. England and France apparently pro IKJse to care for their smaller ally, who thus far has borne the brunt of the hardships which the war entails. Desperate Conflict Continues. Paris, Aug. 24.-"The general en gagement continues to-day with des peration," is the wording of an offi cial communication given out this afternoon. "Already both sides have suffered serious losses. "A general battle ls now being fought In Upper Alsace upon the Vosges mountains and along the river Mourthe. The main body of troops ls under command of Gen. Pan. These forces hold the front heretofore Indicated, roughly speak ing, between Badnovlller and Lune ville. "An army from the North Wavre ls approaching Nuefchateau and is attacking the German forces which have defiled through Luxemburg and are now upon the right bank of the Semole. "Another army from the direction of Sedan has crossed the department of Ardennes and ls engaging the German army corps which has been proceeding between the r /er Lessee and the river Meuse. "A third army corps from the neighborhood of Chimay ls advanc ing to attack the German right be tween the river Sambre and the river Meuse. This third army ls sup ported by an English army, which has come from the vicinity of Mons. "The movements of the Germans, who sought to pass our left wing, were followed step by step, and their right now finds itself attacked by the lert wing or our army, which is working in conjunction with the Eng lish. From his 8lde the battle con tinued vigorously for more than 24 hours, the field extending over the remainder of ihe front." JAPAN NOW AGAINST GERMANY. Declaration of War Followed by Pass port* of Two Countries' Envoys. Tokio, Japan, Aug. 23.-The Em peror of Japan to-day declared war on Germany. This action was taken at the expiration of the time limit of Japan's ultimatum to Germany de mantling tho surrener of Kioa-Chow. Tho Japanese government 'has or dered the beginning of v ot rat luis on land and sea. The proclamation of tho Emperor sent a thrill through the country. Japan's entrance upon the fulfillment of her obligations to her ally, Great Britain, responds to the popular will from one end of the land to the other. Cheering crowds assembled to-day before the buildings occupied by the department of foreign affairs and the administration of the navy. This evening there were lantern pro cessions through tho streets. The popular nunn* 'stations, however, do not approach the enthusiasm which preceded the war with Russia. German Envoy Given Pasaporta* Count Von Rex, the German am bassador in Tokio, has been handed his passports. He probably will leave here for America, either on the Min nesota, sailing August 27, or the Manchuria, which departs on the 29th. Geo. W. Guthrie, the Ameri can ambassador, will represent Ger many. The Diet has been convoked lu special session for September ?1. Tho Austrian cruiser Kaiserin Elizabeth, which recently was at Tslng-Tau, the seaport of Klao-Chow, ls reported to have sailed. She per haps will go to a neutral port and disarm. It is believed this action will keep Austria out of the war in the Orient, although unforeseen cir cumstances may force Japan to change her policy in this regard. No action yet has been taken relative to Austria, and the foreign olnee has explained that Japan will remain friendly to Austria unless Austria adopts an attitude which lt regards as offensive. Jap Envoy Handed Passports. Rotterdam, Aug. 23.- (Via Lon don. )-According to authoritative advices received here from Berlin the German government at noon to-day handed his passports to the Japa nese ambassador. Wounds Are Painless. Paris, Aug. 22.-French wounded being cared for in Paris hospitals fre quently remark that their bullet wounds are not painful. In a large number of cases men who had been shot were not aware of the fact until after the engagement was over. Ono man declares he did not know he had been hurt until t 3 next morn ing. He then discovered a ball had gone through his arm. The only outward indications were two dark spots on tho skin, such as might be made by a lead pencil, one on each side of the arm. O. I. C. HOAR.-I have for service a fine O. 1. C. Boar. Pee, $3. J. P. HEBDEN, West Union, S. C. 36* WASTED-Be.of cattle, hides, bees wax tallow, chickens and eggs. High est prices paid. R. D. OELKERS, 35? ' \/B SAIiE--Pin? black mare seven years dd; partially ood I 100. Good Ohl IWmllv bora . Wi O. HAM ILTON, Seneca, S. C. 32-34 YOUNG MAN, WOULD YOU MAR RY W SUITED? .Many beautiful Indian girls In Oklahoma, who own rich o'l and farming lands, are looking for husbands. Information furnished free. Mrs. M. D. SMITH, Box 597, Muskogee, Okla. 35* FOR SALE-Nice small farm of 95 acres, mlle and half from West minster depot; about 60 acres in high state of cultivation; fine pas ture; good orchard; two dwellings with necessary outbuilding.;; good water. For price and terms see or write W. C. PIKE, Westminster, S. C., Route 6. - 39* FOR SALE.-Only 133 acres left of 283. This lies on both sides of Tamassee road; beautiful location to build on either side; one 3-rooin ten ant house off t'he road; 18 acres in cultivation; 6 of this is good bot tom land; bale-to-the-acre red land to clear. See JOHN LAY, Route No. 2, Walhalla, S. C. 34* FOR 3ALE OR RIO NT.-11 6 acres -15 acres woodland, 100 acres cleared; bermuda pasture; good or chard; 8-room house and 4-room house; two miles from Westminster, on auto road to Walhalla. Five years' time to acceptable buyer for all or part of above land. Also seve ral other farms for sale or rent. T. N. CARTER, Westminster, S. C. MASTER'S SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY. STAE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Oconee. (In Court of Common Pleas.) Pursuant to decree of the afore said Court, in the case named be low, I will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, at th? late resi dence of Samuel T. Dickson, on TUESDAY, the first day of SEP TEMBER, 1914, at ll o'clock In the forenoon, for CASH, tho personal property, goods and chattels below described: Mrs. Effie J. Dickson, In Her Own Right, and as Administratrix of the Personal Estate of Samuel T. Dickson, decepoed, Plaintiff, against Mrs. Eddie W. Burns et al., Defend ants. The followng is a description of the Personal Property, Goods and Chattels ordered to be rold, to wit: Two Cows, named Red and Nell. Two Heifers, One Yearling, One Mule, One Horse, One Hog, One Two-Horse Wagon and Body, One Buggy, One Diso Plow, One Disc Harrow, One Cotton Planter, And some other Implements of amall value. W. O. WHITE, Master for Oconee County, 8. C. Aug. 12, 1814. 32-34 Roofing . Building ! We have just rece V CRIMP and C GALVANIZE] SHE] This material is gua every sheet perfect. Get our prices on Materials. We have full stock c Solder, Etc. Cider Mills, Apple I Ballenger Hdw. Seneca, Soul MADE Tl Rushed Welt"* No rough edge* -No ravelling Down back of lee. to rip or tear Aside Reinforced " With yarn same ?liada bo<b~~almost invisible Inserte*! Heel Special procesa i_ {nat possible the use T pta stror?er yam than by usual method Nt Seuss To kart ?olea of f ?et Reinforced Soie Proof against wear Elastic U W?1 not break b FOR SA HUNT Seneca, Sou ?a* *?* Por ?3* ?3* First-Class Painting, Paper Hanging "..and Interior Decorating..., -- See-? Joe R. Leahey, "The World Wide Painter," Bes! Work and Cheapest Man. Can Be Found at Whit Grant's Boarding House. FOR SALE. 24G Acres of Vnlunblo Farm Land, near South Union church, and about five miles south of Oak\,ay, Oconee county. Two d veilings; 100 acres In cultivation; ho remainder well watered and timbered; known as the Mary Malone place. Price $35 per acre If sold in bulk. Will divide if desired. Terms easy. Address T. M. ELROD, SENECA, S. C. July 1, 1014. 26-40 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS. All persons Indebted to the Estate of Miss Louisa Prater, deceased, are heroby notified to make payment to the undersigned, and all persons hav ing claims against said estate will present the same, duly attested, within the time prescribed by law or barred. JOHN C. BOGGS, Administrator of the Estate of Miss Louisa Prater, Deceased. Aug. 19, 1914. 32-35 DISTRICT COURT NOTICE. The United State? of America, Western District of South Carolina. Whereas, on the 19th day of Au gust, 1914, The United States flied Its Information, Attachment and Mo nition, in the District Court of the United States for the Western Dis trict of South Carolina, against the following described property owned by James Patton: One and nine teen one-hundredths of an acre, more or less, bounded as follows, to wit, beginning at a stake In Spring Branch, thence southeast sixty yards ived a carload of CORRUGATED 3 ROOFING ETS. ====== ranteed fully coated and general line of Building )f 3 lb. Tin Packers* Cans, ^rers. Etc. and Furn. Co-, th. (Jjirolina. 3 WEAR attic Rib Top >miortablo and Shapely ?ry Joint Ul oot ooma apart or drop-ttkclt ie Oese Stitch h Silk Luttra (permar* ?nd ?rill not wuh out) * Djroa-Non-Po: 25? 'Trw Shape not wrinVlo yartla wLE BY EilaiWI? Shoo cannot nib ta h nita ^f" Inserted Tte Special prnceat makin? poaaibte the uao of atroo? .er^rant thaa by W%L tm th Carolina. to stake near pear tree; thence southeast ninety yards to stake near road side; thence north eighty-nine yards and six Inches to stake under wire fence; thence to brandi, and up same to beginning point, and bound ed by lands of .lames Patton and Brasstown Creek, at foot of Boat wright .Mountain, in a cause of for feiture; And, whereas, by virtue of process, in due form of law, to me directed, returnable on the 20th day of Octo ber, 1!?14, I have seized and taken (lie said land and buildings, and have same in my custody Notrtco is Hereby (?Wen, that a Dis trict Court will he held In the Uni ted States Court Room, in the City of Greenville, on the 20th day of Oc tober. 1914. for the trial of said premises, and the owner or owners, and all persons who may have or claim any interest, are hereby cited to be and apjiear at the time and place aforesaid, to show cause, if any they have, why a final decree should not pass as prayed. JAS. L. SIMS, United States Marshal. August 26, 1914. 34-36 A RMINISTRATRIX'S SALK OF PERSONALTY. Pursuant to order of the Court of Probate In and for Oconee County, South Carolina, 1 will sell, to the highest bidder, at public auction, at the residence of Samuel T. Dickson, deceased, near Wetsm'nster, S. C., on Tuesday, the first day of Septem ber, 1914, at ll o'clock In the fore noon, certain Goods and Chattels be longing to the Estate as follows, to wit: One One-horse Wagon, One Corn Sheller, Shovel, rake and Blade, One Saddle and old Harness, Two Pigs, One Trunk, One Refrigerator, One Dining Table, Ono Trunk, Three Center Tables, One Sewing Machine, , One Suit Case, One Cradle and Table, Six Chairs, One lot Kitchen Utensils, One Safe, One Stove. Terms: CASH. EFFIE J. DICKSON, Administratrix of the Personal Es tate of Samuel T. Dickson, Deceased. Aug. 10. 1914. 32-34