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KEOWEE COURIER (Established 1840.) Published Every Wednesday Morning ( SUBSCRIPTION PRICE. Ono Year .$1.00 Six Months .C5 Three Months.30 Advertising Ruins Reasonable. Ry Steele, Sholor, Hughs & Sholor. Communications of a personal cbaractor charged for as advertise ments. Obituary notices, cards of thanks and tributes of respect, either by individuals, lodges or churches, aro charged for as for advertisements at rate of ono cont a word. Cash must accompany manuscript, and all such notices will be marked "Adv." in conformity with Federal ruling on such matturs. WALHALLA, 8. C. WEDNESDAY, MAY ?SO, 1020. A DUTY WM OWE. On tho sixth pago if this issue wo present to our readers a circular lot ter issued hy tho trasteos of Wal halla School District, No. 26, to tho tax-payers and voters of tho dis trict. Wo hopo tiiat this statement will he read and corefully considered hy our people, lt ls a plain statement of unpleasant facts, and the situa tion is one that must ho met prompt ly, and settled rightly, ii wo aro to go forward in the matter of educa tion and educational facilities. We may ho inclined to look at the amount of taxes to he paid, hut that is not really a part of thc question at all. What we will lose if wo fail in our duty in tho matter ls what will count in the end. Let no ono seek to put up a few dollars against tho welfare of tho young in our com munity. And really, if wo will hut stop to think, there is absolutely no ground for complaint on tho score of increased taxes. Not one in ten of us but who can deny himself some needless luxury for the year and out of tho saving have something loft after paying the tax. We had intended commenting at some length on tho mailor, but con ditions in our otllco during the week have prevented. And wo doubt If lt would be of value to tho causo any way. We merely ask that each ono read what the trustees have to say, consider it from tho standpoint of tho young In our midst, and thou act ns conscionco dictates. There will bo no neod for an appeal for signatures to the petition for ari oloctlon-no need to worry as to tho result of tho oloctlon. Wo simply cannot afford to nog lect our school. We must go for ward; a step backward would lead toward irreparable damage. Simply sign the petition for an election, then vote for tho additional tax. FOOD SHORTAGE THREATENS. Farmers are urged to plant a lar ger acreage of corn this year In view of tho great shortage of the wheat crop, Just revealed in reports from tho ll. S. Department of Agriculture. If our corn crop is not Increased thm-o will be an alarming scarcity of broad during tho coming year, with resulting high prices for wheat and corn. Dr. W, W. Long, director of Ex tension, has Jdst sent tho following information over tho Stnte: "Reports just received from tho U. S. Department of Agriculture indicate ?M per cont reduction in wliriii acreage this your. Unless something is done to meet this situ ation, Hour will i>o on the same basis as during Hie war, willi tills defer ence, that wo were then blessed with large corn yields. "Owing to unfavorable weather conditions and the natural incentive to grow cotton on account of high prices and fear of Gio wider spread ing of the boll weevil within tito next few years, wo aro liable to have a distressingly low com yield. I am wiring this Information to many far mers, bunkers, merchants, cotton ?oed crushers and newspapers, so that our farmers, even at this late dato, may be urged to increase their acreage in corn. If this is done wo can largely Increase our food supply and thereby snvo a serious situation likely to prevail this fall. I suggest county meetings of farmers, bankers anti merchant* te consider tho situ ation. MONEY WITHOUT BREAD IS NOT SATISFYING." The last sentence of Dr. Long's :Very terse warning contains much /food for thought and should ho a stimulant to action. Oconoo county farmers bought too much corn last year. Duo to scare!ly of labor In the corn belt this year, corn is likely to bo exceedingly scarce and high priced next winter. NOW is the timo to preparo for producting YOUR sup ply. Goo. R. Hriggs, County Agont. Local News fiom West Union. Wost Union, May 2i>.-?pedal: Miss Mao Guntharp ls now at home, aftor having completed her course in domestic scionce at Winthrop Col lege. Quito a large number of persons enjoyed tho mask party tit tho school house, last Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Abbott, of Lib erty, were recent guests In the homo of thoir parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wil burn Abbott. Josh and Jim Shockley, Jr., left last wook for Anderson, whoro they have obtained positions. Their many friends wish for them much success in their new work. Mrs. L. A. Wynne and children, of ***?H***M~M* ?t"M"M??M"M? .f. LOCAL AND PERSONAL. ?fr -The first Sunday In June will be "Come to sunday School Day" at St. John's Lutheran church. -Mrs. Cleo. R. Briggs, wife of our County Karin Demonstration Agonl, arrived In .Walhalla last week and Mr. and Mrs. Briggs aro board ing at the home of Mr. mid Mrs. R. W. Grubbs, in Midway. -There will be a congregational meeting at the Lutheran church next Sunday morning. An important mat ter will come before the members, all of whom, both In and near Wal halla, are urged to attend. . -Reference to the Candidates' Column this week will show that six gentlemen ure announced now! in addition to thoso appearing in these columns heretofore. They are: J. B. Beckneil, Seneca R. F. D., for Su pervisor; J. P. WHliums, of Seneca, and John G. Reeder, of Westminster, for Sheriff; W. P. Mason, of West minster lt. F. D., for the Senate; O. W. Pitts, of 'Westminster, for Clerk of Court; Leon W. Harris, Esq., of Anderson, for Solicitor of the 10th Judicial Circuit. -'Wo have on hand a few good used cars for sale cheap. Special bargain in Ford coupe and Buick roadster. Hughs Garage, Walhalla, S. C.-adv.-20-tf. -On account of Memorial Day, May 30, falling on Sunday this year, the following .Monday (the 31st)wlll bo celebrated as a national holiday throughout tho country. The "Wal halla post ofllce will, therefore, bo closed tho entire day next Monday, except for short periods on arrival of the mails. There will bo no ser vice on tho rural routes, and the vil lage carriers will make tho forenoon trips only. No monoy order business will be transacted. Patrons of the oUlco will please take due notice. -Tho many frlonds of Mr. and Mrs. Will F. Hetrlck, of Marietta, Ga., will regret to learn that tho lat ter is unite seriously ill and has been compelled to conscult a specialist. She has gono to St.Paul, Minn..where she will undergo an examination by tho Mayo Bros., expert diagnosti cians and surgeons. Tho Courier joins with many others In tho hope that these eminent doctors will locate tho cause of tho trouble at once, and that Mrs. Hetrlck will soon be re stored to perfect health. Both Mr. and Mrs. Hetrlck aro well known and pleasantly remembered here, the for mer hoing a son of Mr. nnd Mrs. W. A. Hetrlck, and tho invalid having at ono time boon a popular teacher In the Walhalla schools. -Tho best ls the cheapest, and that ls the Willard. Hughs Garage, Walhalla.-adv, -Tho annual social given by the ladios of tho Presbyterian Missionary Society on last Thursday after - In the church parlors, was a HICHI enjoyable occasion. This wai In honor of Miss Francos Strlbltng young missionary to China from church. The parlors were beautiiuiiy decorated with a profusion of lovely roses and other flowers. As the guests gathered they were given dainty linen handkerchiefs stampod with an "S," to be embroidered. These were for Miss Strlbling, and many loving thoughts were worked in with tho letters. After an hour spent in em embroidering and chat, the work was gathered up, and it was dlcsovered that this annual social In honor Of Miss Strlbling had also boen made tho occasion of a "shower" for Mrs. Hamilton, the beloved wife of the pastor of tho church, and a number of lovely towels, which had been embroidered with her initials and finished with crochet ends, wore pre sented to her. This proved a com plete surprise, and although some what overcome by tho unexpected ness of this feature of tho pleasant occasion, Mrs. Hamilton in a charm ing manner thanked the ladies for their thoughtfulness and generosity. The ladles were then bidden into the church, whore a beautiful music pro gram was rendered, and a number of interesting extracts from letters of Miss Strlbling were read. After this the guests returned to the parlors sud delicious refreshments were sorvod, consisting of chicken salad, sandwiches, crackers and iced tea. As tho evening was closing the guests began reluctantly to take their leave, each expressing her en joyment of a perfect afternoon. These annual social gatherings sorvo two purposes, bringing to mind the dear young girl who is giving up her life to work among the heathen, so as to bring tho light to those who. live in darkness, and fonding also to bring closer together the women who live side by side and yet are not always In touch with each other. It ls to be hopod that those gatherings will be continued for each succeeding May, and that theso good womon may car ry In their hearts, through tho inter vening months, the thought of what they stand for. Hay ls chiofly made from timothy grass, which is named for Timothy Hurd, who brought it into general uso. Irwin, Tonn., aro visiting Mrs. Wynne's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Duncan. Miss Kate Smith, who has been teaching In the mill school at Sen oca, ls at homo for her vacation. Miss Edna Smith, of Anderson, Cushman and littlo daughter, of spout tho week-end with her parents. Mrs. Joannotto Hawkins, Mrs. Phil Greonvlllo; Mrs. Charles "Floyd and Mrs. Claud Myers, of Seneca, and Mrs. J. D. Todd, of Wost 'on, were recoilt guosts of Mrs. L 3' niece, Mrs. J. D. Vissage, who iodides noar Wost Union. Oliver Dodd nnd his sistor, Miss Kathleen, of Spartanburg, aro visit ing tholr aunt, Mrs. W. J. Roedor. Wo aro glad to loam of tho Im provement In the conditions of W. J. Roedor and George Phln\oy, who are In Johns-Hopklna for treatment. Tholr many friends hopo for their early completo recovery and return homo. How Maivv Sc on Your Shoe Wc are sure yo^'^ant t< A great factor in reducing shoe to take a second sole and look li Cheap shoes often canno the stylish lines which they had That's one big reason w cal, They hold their shape and t Our Crossett Shoes are their good looks in spite of hard Comfort is assured b Quality is guaranteed b^ the n sole cA each shoe? A large variety of Spring awaits your inspection* Make a note in your me -Also a ni< MEN'S STRAW anc c. w. P Walha! ^CANDIDATES' COLUMN. Announcements of candidatos will bo published in tills column at u uni form rate of $5.00, this charge carrying tho announce ment through to date of elec tion, including second election announcement for those Who will ranko tlio second race. Kevon lines constitute formal announcement. Pro rata charge will bo made for announcements requiring space in excess of 7 lines. Strictly cash in" advance. No deviation from this rule. ? ? FOR STATE SENATE I hereby announce myself a' candi lato f' >. Uve i?tait SeD&'?oj ftrbjooi. j\<.) the ?viii iii the votera of tj > nco County >u the primary oleMW>:?, hni," uhtmr tn r ti ; ? md ro,:ui:i but >f ? the Den tonya 1 pari ?. \V :.. M . SOV I hereby announce myself a candi date for Senator from Oconee Coun ty, my candidacy being subject to the rules of the Democratic party and the will of the voters of Oconee. I pledge faithful performance of duty. JAS. H. BROWN. FOR SHERIFF: I hereby announce myself a can didate for the omeo of Sheriff of . Oconee County, subject to tho action I of tho voters under the rules of the Democratic party in the primary elections. Your support will be ap preciated. JOHN G. REEDER. I hereby announco myself; a can didate for Sheriff of Oconee County, subject to the rules of the Democra tic party and tho action of the voters in the primary elections. J. P. WILLIAMS, Seneca, S. C. I hereby announce myself a can didate for re-election to tho office of Sheriff of Oconee County, subject to tho will of tho Democratic voters as it may be expressed in tho primary elections. I pledge faithful perform ance Of duty. W. M. ALEXANDER. FOR SUPERVISOR. I hereby announce myself a can dldate for tho office of Supervisor Of Oconee County, subject to the action of the voters of Oconeo and to the rules and regulations of the Demo cratic party. J. B. BEC KNELL. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Supervisor of Oconee County, subject to tho action of tho Democratic voters in tho primary elections. I will appreciate your vote and support. WM. M. FENNELL. I hereby announce myself a can dila to for the offico of Supervisor of Oconoe County, subject to the will of the Democratic voters In the pri man election, if olectod I promise faithful and conscientious service. JAMES C. S H Ofi KLEY. I hereby announce myself a can didate for Supervisor of ?conoe, sub ject to the action of the Democratic voters in tho primary elections. My timo, If elected, will be devoted to tho service of tho peoplo of Oconee. C. W. PATTERSON. FOR CLERK OF COURT. I hereby announce myself a can didato for (Hork of Court of Oconee County, subject to the rules and regulations of tho Democratic party in tho primary elections. Your sup port will bo greatly appreciated. OSCAR VV. PITTS. I hereby announco myself as a can didato for re-election to the office Of Clork of Court for Oconee County, subject to tho rules and regulations of the Democratic party in the pri mary election. JOHN F. CRAIG. I ?les s? 0 cut down your shoe expense? expense is your shoe's ability ike new? t be resoled because they lose [ when new? 'hy quality shoes .are economi hus still look well when resoled? quality shoes that will keep service? y painstaking workmanship? ame Crossett branded on the ? Models for men and women mory to call on us. :e line of 1 PANAMA HATS. itchford, la, S. C. \ SOLICITOR-10th CIRCUIT. I hereby announce myself a candi date for Solicitor for the Tenth Judi cial District of South Carolina, sub i Ject to the actions of the Democratic party in the primary election. If elected I shall endeavor to- make a fair illy impartial officer of the law; if defeated, 1 shall strive to make a useful citizen. LEON W. HARRIS. FOR SUPT. OF EDUCATION. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for tho office of Superin tendent of Education of Oconee, subject to the rules and regulations of tho Democratic party in the pri mary election. O. C. LYLES. FOR CORONER. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for re-election to the office of rwort^r r>r o^ige County, sub J I lo th? ction ot the Democratic part? -n ??- mary election.. I th ak 'riende tar past support. joni M. ABROTT. . ) . hoi obyP. announce mysolf a can didate for the office of Coroner of Oconee County, subject to the rules governing the Democratic primary. DeWITT MOROAN, Wounded Ex-Soldler. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election, to the House of Representatives from Oconee County, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic party in the pri mary elections. J. R. ORR. Rcaverdam H. S. Convention. The Beaverdam Baptist Sunday School Convention will he held with Rethol Baptist church on Saturday and Sunday, May 29 and 30. Follow ing le the program: . Saturday. 10.15 a. m.-Devotional exercises, Rev.4W. C. Robinson. 10.30 a. m.-Representatives ot Sunday schools called for with re ports. 10.45 a. m.-"What aro the pres ent needs of the Sunday schools of this association? How should we moot these needs?" Dr. W. A. Strick land, J. S .Olymph, Rev. W. C. Rob inson. 11.30 a. m.-Sunday school ad dress by Rev. Mark Osborne, Green ville. 12.00 m.-Miscellaneous -business and adjourn for dinner. 1.15 p. m.-"The Value of Mission Study in Sunday School." Rev. J.W. Willis, W. C. Taylor. I. 45 p. m.-'"When is a Sunday School at its best as to Organiza tion?" Rev. Mark Osborne, Rev. L. M. Lyda. As to results, 1. P. Coats. 2.15 p. m.-Reports of Cradle Roll Home Department. Mrs. Cliff King, Miss Jane Hunsinger. 2.30 p. m.-Miscellaneous busi ness and adjourn. Sunday. 10.00 a. m.-Devotional exercisos, Rev. M. J. Stansell. 10.15 a. m.-Representation of Sunday schools called for. 10.30 a. m.-Sunday school ad dress by Hon. Horace L. Bomar, of Spartanhurg, or some one fruin the board. II. 00 a. m.-Sermon by Rev. J.W. Willis, of Seneca; Rev. W. C. Rob inson, alternnte. Tho program is late coming out on account of tho removal from the association of some of tho officers. Come and represent your Sunday school. We expect to have some fine workers and speakers with us. Committee:--J. P. Coats, T. D. Marett, J. O. Martin, K. W. Marett. Carranza Covern mont Overthrown. During tho lattor days of last week the Ctarranza (Mexican) government was overthrown, and while in flight Carranza and a number of his fol lowers were murdered. There seems to be a question as to whether Car ranza was killed by army forces of his enemies or by traitors among his own men. Tho latter theory ap pears to be most plausible. . V OUR MERCHANDISE IS D?PEND ABLE. OUR PRICES ARE REASONABLE. TQM NEWRY Newry, S. C. KE?P THEM OUT! \ It is needless to say anything; more as to the importance of Keeping the Fly out of the house-an educational campaign has been going on now for some years in this connection* We have stock of Screen. Doors and Windows of all sizes and grades; full stock of Fly Netting and will be glad to name prices. A it: ! Seneca, S. C. A Few Dort Automobiles on Hand for Im med? a op, A Carload of Wagons and Buggies Just Received. It will pay you to see us now, for they will be higher this fall. We still have a few Genuine Hyde Cultivators at $6.50 each. Don't wait till they are all gone, for it will be impossible for you tv) ?ecure them elsewhere. BALL MASON FRUIT JARS. J Quart Ball Fruit Jars at 90 cents per dozen. 2 Quart Ball Fruit Jars at $1,00 per dozen? * GET YOUR REQUIREMENTS NOW. Whitmire-Harett Hardware Co., Westminster^ ?? <J? Rainfall and Temperature. Below is a record of meteorological tbeervatlons taken by H. W. Brandt, :o-operatlve observer of tho Weather Sureau of the U. 8. Departmont of Agriculture, during the week ending Hay 23d. 1920, at 7 p. m. (The n8trumental readings aro from gov ;i ii tuon t standard instruments ex uded in the manner recommended >y tho chief of tho Weather Bureau) : Character of Day. t )ate Tempera ture. Xi to 3 Jay 17-Cloudy. . lay 18-Cloudy. . Jay 19-Ptly cldy lay 20-Clear . . Jay 21-Clear . . Jay 2 2-Clear . . lay 23-Clear . . Total rainfall T .43 1.30 1.73 66 S3 7.4 78 80 86 88 r>o 56 66 66 56 G6 r>3 Some forty miles from Barcelona hore is an actual mountain of very ure salt, which is hewn out in the pen air, like stone from a quarry. Warning ho the Public. $100.00 REWA RI) For information and Proof to Convict any so-called Oculist, Optometrist, or Spectacle Pod? dior, who claims to bo represent* ing THE GLOBE OPTICAL CO, or ODOM-SOHADE OPTICAL CO., as nolthor of tho above firms sends out traveling agents through the country or to neigh? boring towns, fitting glasses. GLOBE OPTICAL & MFG. CO., ODOM-SOHADE OPTICAL CO., GREENVILLE, S. O. 19-22 \