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KILLE? IN AUTO ACCIDENT. .Tullian Jenkin?, of Pelzei\ instantly Killed on Augusta, Road. (Greenville' New?, 4th.) In an automobile accident on the Augusta road, ?bout six miles from the city, yesterday morning about 10> o'clock, Julian Jenkins, 17 years of age, whose home ls in Pelzor, was instantly killed, and Chas. B. Nel son, Pelzer chief of police, was seri ously though not fatally injured. The accident was the result of a tire on the car in ?which the tiwo men were riding having blown out, causing the machine to turn over. Chief Nelson was the owner of 't'ho (machine, a Ford, and was driving it when the accident occurred. According to reiwrts from Polzer last night, the men came to Green ville yesterday morning for the pur- j pose of taking back ?to Pelzer Char- J lie Jenkins, of Camp Sevler, a bro-1 thor of the young man who was kill- ? ed. They found that tho young man ! for whom they had como had gone to I Polzer by train, whereupon they started on the return trip home. When about six milles out from the city tbe tire blew out and the fatal accident occurred. The rate of speed at which they wore traveling is said to have been not moro than 20 miles j per hour. Both the dead man and his injured companion were taken on to Pelzer, where Uhe latter was given medical attention. He was reported last night to (be resting easily and j will probably recover. Julian Jenkins, the young man who was killed, was a book-keeper for the Pelzer Manufacturing Company, and tho son of Matt Jenkins, of that place. Tindee Injured In Accident. Mrs. 'Fred Lynch sustained a frac ture of the jnw and arm, Dr. L. L. Roper had his arm broken and his little son had his leg broken when a car driven by'Dr. Roper went overall embankment between the Remount Station and Cwmip S' 1er late yester day afternoon. It is said that the front teeth of Mrs. Lynch were knocked out. Dr. Roper also hunt his nose, while Mr. Dynah's Hp was cut. The two small children of Mr. and Mivs. Lynch were unhurt. The car, while going nt a moderate rate, wont over the embankment af ter rounding a sharp curve and struck a pino tree. A soldier passing in his automobile brought the occu pants of thc car to the city. Mrs. Lynch, who for some time was un conscious, was carried to tho City Hospital. At a late hour lust night she was reported to have regained consciousness, although the exact ex tent of her Injuries had not been de termined. The party had been out to Chick Springs and was returning when tho accident occurred. Dr; Roper's son was oarried to his home and was receiving treatment ' there last night for his Injuries. Fairview tocal News. Fairview, March 4.-'Special: Bon McKenzie, who ls stationed at. Char leston, visited his sister, Mrs. j. Duff McMahan, recontly. Master Gordon McMahan has re covered from an attack of pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Maxwell have recently moved to their beauti ful new home In this community. Wo welcome them to our midst. Tho Ladles' Aid Society met in February with Mrs. Riley Cox, where wo had a very successful meeting. Almost all the members were pres ent, with Mrs. John Maxwell as a visitor, and she also added her name to our membership. Our next meet ing will bo with Mrs. J. D. Gillespie, on Friday, March 15. John McMahan, from Camp Sevler, hos just returned to camp from a six days* visit to homefolks. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Fred Alexander, who has been very sick, is improving. 'MTS. Lena Cochran, of Greenville, visited her father, W. T. Meares, last week. The local committee for food pro duction and conservation, consisting of John Tollison, J. F. Alexander and J. R. McMahan, are making every effort In their power to make the mooting a success. The meeting will bo held at Fairview church on Fri day night. March 13th, at 8 o'clock. There will he special speakers select ed by tho district board, and there will also be ?jome home talent to speak. Let everybody-every man, woman and child In the community bo present, as there will be matters discussed of gravest importance to all, Our Sunday school 'has taken on' new life with tho coming of spring and with the co-oporation of the three splendid preacher? of the Methodist, Baptist and 'Presbyterian denomlnntlons. We hope to boast of one of the best Sunday schools in the county. We have preaching in the afternoon each Sunday except the fourth, on which day the service is in the morning. Locals frtoitt Wolf Stake. Wolf Stake, March 4.-Special: Tho Sunday school ls progressing nicely at this placo with Willie Brew er as superintendent. Preaching ser vices wore held at this church Sun day afternoon by our now pastor, Rev. L. W. Langston. Mrs. Hugh Harklns, of Picket Post, visited her mother, Mrs. Geo. M. White, recently. Mrs. Katie Grogan visited at the horne of hor brother-in-law, Nowton Grogan, recontly. The fnrmors of this Community aro very Ku ny getting ready to plant. Tl\ei? is quite a lot of cotton to pick in this section yet. SOME) STARTLING FACTS. Moro children die during the teeth ing period than consumption kills annually. Tho pain and discomfort that comes with thin disease of chil hood may bo avoided. Save doctor bills and sleepless nights by giving tho sick, crying and restless child a few doses of Dr. Thornton's Ensy Toathor ns directed. It tides the tiny folks ovor the critical period of life safely. "Give the baby a chanco." 18 dosos for 25c, at all dealers. Easy Teether Medicine Co., Canon, flrt."-Adv. THOSK INJURED IN WRECK, Fourteen Report**! ia Hospitals Ono Week After Wreck. (The State, 4th.) Persons Injured In the Southern Railway wreck near F ost last Mon day are being gradually cleared from tho hospitals in Columbia. Throe of the 18 talton to the Columbia Hospi tal died ano three have since been j discharged. Of tho ten taken to the Baptist Hospital, only two remain and these are recovering rapidly. Of the twelve remaining at the Co lumbia Hospital tho condition of two ls still somewhat precarious. These aro W. S. Bonner, connected with the State Department of Agriculture, Commerce and Industries as a cotton mill inspector, and W. C. Davies, of Ohio. Mr. Bonner is injured in the spine and hips and 'Mr. Davies had & leg fractured ?nd hip dislocated. Others ut the Columbia Hospital ure: Mrs. M. C. Killingsworth, Po maria; Mrs. Melvin Robertson, St. Matthews; Mrs. J. W. Shulor, St. Matthews; J. A. Meredith, Columbia, conductor of train No. 18; James H. Brown. Westminster} J. C. Franklin, Anderson; John G. Kelley, Holly Hill; J. C. McAUstor, Greenwood; Robt. E. Leavell, Newberry; A. M. Kirby, Princeton. The two who remain at the Baptist Hospital are: T. C. Poole, Greenville, and A. S. Tompkins, Edg^fleld. Bounty Liu ul Local News. Bounty Land, March 4.-Special: Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Mllam and chil dren, Master Henry and Miss Corne lla, of Sandy Springs, were guests yesterday at the home of J. R. Wright. Mrs. J. B. Pickett accom panied them home. J. H. Wells leaves to-day for Wil llamston to stand the physical ex- j aminatlon of registrants. Misses 'Ferol Acker, Lura Perritt and Cary Doyle attended the Teach ers' Association at West Union Satur day and report a most royal recep tion by the hospitable ladles of Wes' Union, 'and a delightful mooting throughout. Lee Lynch, of Pisgah Forest, N. C., is expected as a guest of his brother, W. R. Lynch. Mrs. Myrtle Nicholson and baby daughter, of Calhouu, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. .R. Cleve land, last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Gillison, of Clemson, were in tho community Sunday, having come up to attend the funeral of Mrs. Gillison's mother, Mrs. William W. Burley, which took place in Walhalla at 3.30 Sunday. Mrs. Wm. Rutledge and children, of Fair Play, are visiting the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Orr. J. M. Barron and family, of Sen eca, were recent guests of Capt. and Mrs. A. H. Ellison. A. G, Shanklln, of Clemson, was In tho community n short while last week. Wo wish to congratulate 'the edi tor of The Courier on the patriotic editorial In the last issue of The Cou rier. Tho writer of the article which he so emphatically denounces as unpatriotic surely cannot bo the .mother or even a sister of a soldier, or she would most certainly be bet tor informed as to what classes our soldier? are drawn from. There ls no favoritism shown in the draft system, and no special privileges are granted the sons of the rich. It is not our Intention, however, to reply to the article In question, nor is a re ply necessary, since the editor has discussed its unpatriotic sentiments quite to the satisfaction of all Its right-thinking readers. From Westminster Route 3. Westminster, R.F.D. 3, March 4. Special: At last wc are having some pretty weather, for which we -are truly thankful. Everything has fbe gun to look "springy" at last. The farmers are busy hauling guano and preparing their ground for planting. E. Chris. Butler is quito ill at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William A. White. His many friends hope for his speedy restoration to health. Mrs. S. A. Cox, of Anderson, spent last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Morton. Miss Annie ?Norris was a recent vis itor to Anderson. Miss Mary Simpson entertained quite' a number of the young folks at a candy drawing last Saturday night. Every one reported a most enjoyable time. Jack Morton, of Anderson, spout tho wok-end hero with homefolks. Mr. Stegall, of near Walhalla, was a rocont visitor to this community. Carley Carver, of Westminster, spent tho week-end with his friend, John White. R. L. Gllstrap and daughter, Miss Leona, of near Walhalla, were recent visitors at tho White home. Picking cotton ls ono of the many occupations of this community, but we think this job will soon end till next fall. Coneross Loon! Nows, Coneross, March 4.-Special: Miss Grace Keys, of Anderson, spent a few days with her sister, Mrs. John Grif fin, last week. Next Sunday morning at 1 1 o'clock Row L. H. Raines will conduct me morial services In honor of tho sol dier boys of the Coneross Baptist church. Supt. AV. C. Taylor, of West minster, and other speakers aro to ho present. We hope to have all of tho boys with us. R. A. P. Dean, Ben Denn and Miss Lillie Boil? Sill?, of Avalon, Ga., spent last Sunday with Mrs. H. J. i Hesse and family. Mrs. R. A. P. Denn was a guest of Mrs. S. M. Hun singer. Mrs. Gortrude Vandivor, of Antrc villo, S. C., spent some time last week with her sister, Mrs. John Grif fin. Wm. Walker, of Greenville, spont the past wook-end at the homo of his father, J. W. Walker. The missionary soclotios of Cone ross Baptist church will hold a public meeting -next Saturday night at 8 o'clock. All members are expected to bo present. Wo will also havo our pastor with us, as it will bo our regular evening for preaching ser vices. "A-I-H" IS A WO/WAN'S FRIEND 80 Siivs Florida Lady Long- Suffering With Voe* Health Who Quickly Recovers by Its Use. READ WHAT SHE SAYS. .'.Oh, I think Acid Dun Mineral is just wonderful for women troubled Uko 1 was with poor health," say? Mrs. A. H. Gallagher, of Antioch, Florida. "I was terribly poor in health. I had nervous indigestion so bad I co.'ld scarcely eat anything at ail. Gas would form on my stomach so bad I would almost choke to death. 'Kidney trouble, aches and pains lu ray back, rheumatism aird fournie complaints, all combined, managed to make lifo 'miserable for me until a friend told me about this Acid Iron Mineral. It Is everything they claim it to be. I gladly recommend it to all my friends. It relieved me of indigestion and gastritis, ?nd the fe male trouble has disappeared," saye Mrs. Gallagher. Acid Iron Mineral is, strange to eny, not an acid medicine. It has no alcohol or dope to deaden pain or senses. It Is just the simple, highly concentrated compound made from ore dug out of a medicinal iron ore mine, leeched, filtered, tested and bottled, very powerful ifor home use and use in hospitals ?nd by doctors. I tis so strong that just a teaspoon ful or less iii a glass of water 'intakes <i powerful dose. How quick lt acts oven in the most stubborn cases is easily proven. -Get a bottle to-d'ay alt your drug store or send $1 direct to the 'Ferrodine Chemical Corp.? Roanoke, Va., for fresh twelve-ounce bottle prepaid.-'Adv. ?J? ?J? ?J* ?J? ?J? ?J? ?J* ?J**!* ?J* *I* *I* .!* *I* *?* *?" *** .{.. TIIORNWELL'S APPEAL. .{. .j? ?j? ?j? ?j? ?j? ?j? ?j? ?j? ?j? ?j? ?j? ? j* ?j? ?j? ?j? ?j? ?j? ?j? l>o You Love Orphan Children? The Thornwell Orphanage. Clinton, S. C., is a homo and school for orphan children, where the effort is made to make the best mon and women out of them ?ind where they are cared for by "Ulcers, matrons and teachers just as If they were their own children. The institution depends upon the public for support by contributions. For 42 years it has done its great work, and lt has been nu inspiration for the development of many other orphan Institutions. This year tho Thornwell Orphanage will cost $10, 0 00 more than In a normal year be cause of the high war prices. Thus far God in Ills mercy has put it into Hie hearts of His people to supply Hie needs ol' the institution, but those needs being greater than usual ne cessitates this statement. (Tod leaves it to you, dear reader, to answer the prayer Of the orphan child, "Give us thin day our daily bread." Hence, thc question at the head of this ar ticle, "Do you love orphan children?"' ? For t<heso children are your little bro thers and sisters. If circumstances bad fallen other wise they might have been your own children, They are trying hard to help themselves. They work four hours a day, attend school throe hours a day, study two hours . or more additional and have only a lit tle time for recreation. They are splendidly worthy of your love and your help. If you would have a part In mak ing them splendid Christian citizens and fitting them for self support, and for useful lives, send your contribu tions of money, food, clothing, or any useful article to the Local Board of Trustees, Thornwell Orphanage, Clinton, S. C. Railroads and express companies frequently assist when re quested to do so by giving half rates or dead-heading the freight on goods. God will richly bless you for your part in the care of His fatherless lit tle ones. K. of P. Grand Lodge hi lHay. (Columbia State, 4th.) Columbia has been selected as the place of meeting of the annual Grand Lodge meeting of the Knights of Pythias. The big body of Knights gather on tho fourth Tuesday In May and about 350 Past Chancellors and Grand Lodge olficlalc compose the convention. The Jefferson Hotel has been secured for the occasion, and the meetings will be hold in the au ditorium. Oild Fellows Undecided. Grand Secretary S. F. Killings worth ls preparing a voting iblank which will be malled to the officers of the Grand Lodge who will ballot on the place of meeting for the 1918 convention. The Odd Fellows meet on the second Wednesday in May, and the membership of the Grand Lodge numbers about 200. Throe Negitocs Lynched. Rayville, La., March 1.-Three ne groes, whose names wore given as Jim Lewis, Jim Jones and Will Pow ell, were lynched by a mob of white men near Delhi, La., in an Isolated section of Richland parish, Tuesday. Tho triple lynching is said to have been thc outgrowth of trouble be tween whites and negroes near Dol hl, Sunday, when a white farmer and a negro wero killed. Wilson Thinks and Works. Woodrow Wilson ls the greatest living exponent of the good old ad age, "If you wnnt a thing well done, do lt yourself." Other Presidents who have achiev ed reputations for their groat State papers have been content to have their cabinet ofllcers and political ad visers submit drafts of proposed doc uments Whjoh they made their own by revision u'nl modification. But all tho great messages and addresses of the Wilson administration have been the exclusive product not only of his own brain, but also of his own hand. In the President's inner office there ls a battered old typewriter, which any fastidious $12-a-week ste nographer would scorn to touch, on which ho has pecked out,- letter by lotter, word by word, tho messages which have thrilled the world. Car Load And Car Load Fine Pigs and Brood Sows. For immediate sale, we have just order ed shipped to Seneca an extra choice car each of Cows, (heavy springers and milk ers), and Pigs and Brood Sows. We pick ed these animals with the view of helping in a practical manner to increase pork and meat production in a county peculiarly adapted to this work. Any wide-awake farmer can handle these Milch Cows profitably, and at the same time materially increase farm production. There is no section more attractive just now for ^dis posing of pork and dairy products. Get a Cow, or a Pig. and HELP HOOVER ! We expect this stocK to arrive in Seneca Monday or Tuesday, March 4th or 5th. Seneca Oil Mill. - OR SEE - W. C. KING, W. T. EDWARDS Townvillo, S. C. Citizens' Bank. J. II. DARBY, Sonoca Oil Mill. Blue Ridge Cafe Just opened. Wide awake eating house. When in town call around at the Blue Ridge and get what you want. Opposite post-office. Chas. D. Gillespie, Walhalla, S, C. WE PAY CASH For Hide? of ail kinds, and w< ALWAYS give tho HIGHEST nuirkoi price. WE A?.?X) BUY FURS. Furs aro bringing a good price m this time, and it will pay you to sent nil Furs at once. Wo also buy Beeswax, Tallow Wool, Rags, Brass, Copper, Alumi num, Auto Tires, Inner Tubes, H erar Rubber, Scrap Iron, and in fact any. thing in the junk line. Wo also loan money on Improved Farms at a low rate of Interest Terms to suit borrower. Call and seo UH or writ*?. Toccoa Hide & Junk Co. TOCCOA, GEORGIA. CAR LOAD Horses and Will Arrive To-day Wednesday, March 6thf Fine lot of Horses and Mules that are going to be sold quickly on small margain of profit. These animals have been specially selected with a view to meeting the needs of our section. Be sure to see me if you need a good animal. J. E. GRANT, SENECA, S. C. Eye Sufferers Who Need Glasses! UR i I road faro paid ono way to our Oconcc County Patients Who Purchase Glasses. Eyes examined by specialists and glasses made while you wait. Kodak Films Developed by Experts. Thc Globe Optical Company, A. A. Odom, A. H. Schade, President. Sec'y A Treas. Consulting Optometrists. Masonic Temple, Greenville. S. C. TO Hog Breeders! I offer the services of my Thorough bred Du roc Hoar, "KING! OF OCONEE," No. ?0817, to tho farmers of this and adjoining counties, lie is a perfect Duroo in every particular and a real beauty. If ho ls not tho prettiest hog you ever Baw, will give service free. "Klug of Oconoo" was sired by Twlttlhale's Pal, No. 7355; dam, Jones' Red Jacket, No. 147856. See the hog and talk to mo about particulars. W. ('HAS. BURNSIDE, Walhalla, S. C., R. 1<\ 1). No. 1. (One Mile South of Court House.) Fob 20, 1018. 8-11 CITATION NOTICIO. Tho State of South Carolina, County of Oconoo.- (In Court of Probate.)-Dy V. P. Martin, Judge of Probate.-Whereas, W. 15. Meares has mado suit to mo to grant him Letters of Administration of tho l? tate of and Effects of George P. Meares, deceased These are, therefore, to cito and ad monish all and slngulnr the kindred and creditors of tho said George F. Meares, deceased, that they bo and appear before mo, In tho Court of Probato, to bo held at Walhalla Court Douse, South Carolina, on Monday, the 25th day of FEBRUARY, 1918. afto.- publication hereof, at 11 o'clock i In tho forenoon, to show cairne, if any tboy have, why tho said administra tion should not l o granted. Given under my hand and soal this 5th day of February, A. D. 1918. (Seal.) V. F. MARTIN, Judge of Probato for Oconee County, South Carolina. Published on the 6th and 13th days of February, 1918, In The Keo wce Courier and on tho Court House door for tho time prescribed by law. NOTICE OP FINAL SETTLEMENT AND DISCHARGE. b Notice ls hereby given that the I undersigned will make application to V. F. Martin, Judgo of Probate for Oconee County, In tho Stato of South * Carolina, at his office at Walhalla . Court House, on Friday, March 29, > 1918, at ll o'clock in the forenoon, or as soon thereafter as said appli ' cation can be hoard, for leave to make final settlement of the estates j of Robert Wales Lowery, Thomas Marshall Lowery, Loulo Emma Low * ery, Minors, and obtain final dis charge as Guardian of said estates. THOMAAS M. LOWERY, Sr., Guardian of Estates of Above Named Minors. Fob. 27, 1918. 9-12 NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND DISCHARGE. Notice is hereby given that the un dersigned will make application to Y. F. Martin, Judge of Probate for Oconee County, in the State of South Carolina, at his olhco at Walhalla Court House, on Friday, the 29th day of March, 1918., at ll o'clock In tho forenoon, or ns soon thereafter ns said application can bo heard, for leave to make final settlement of the I Estates of Robert Wales Lowery, Thomas Marshall Lowery, Louie Em ma Lowery, Minors, and obtain Anal discharge as Trustees of said Estates. WILLIAM R. DOYLE, THOMAS M. LOWERY, Sr., Trustees of tho Estates of the Above Named Minors. Feb. 27, 1918._9-12V CITATION NOTICE. The State of South Carolina, Coun ty of Oconee.- (In Court of Probate) .-By V. F. Martin, Esq., Probate Judgo.-Whereas, Mrs. Salina E. Hicks has made ault to me to grant her Letters of Administration of tho Estate of and Effects of Jamos B. Hicks, deceased These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular the kin dred and creditors of tho said JAMES B. HICKS, deceased, that thoy bo and appear before ?T?O, in tbs i Court of Probato, to be held at Wal halla Court House, South Carolina, on Thursday, tho 21st day of March, 1918, after publication hereof, a?t 11 o'clock In tho forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why ' the said Administration should not be granted. Olven under my hand and seal this 1st day of March, A. D. 1918. (Seal.) V. P. MARTIN, Judge of Probate for Oconee County, South Carolina. Published on the 6th and 13th dave of March, 1918, In The Keowea Courier and on tho COMH House door for tho time prescribed by law. Marche, 1918. ICU