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The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1875-09-30
The Greenyille News of

ANSWER. The Greenville News of
the 22d inst, asks lis to inform it
"whether or no, the people of Pick.
ems are desirous of having term of
court held at the next term" We
answer, they do not For the
same reasons that induced the
taxpayers to ask Judge Cooke
not to hold court last July,
they do not care to lave o
term in November. 1t would be
very economical court that could be
held i'll this county for seven hun"
dred dollars. The whole amount of
the three mills tax, fines and licenses,
is only $4,440.15. Three courts,
under no circumstances, would cost
less than twenty one hundred dollars;
cost of dieting prisoners not less than
$500; paupers, $3.50; salary of
county commissioners and clerk oil
board $3.50. These three items
alone, taking the lowest possible esti-
mate, amount to &3,10O, leaving a
balance of only $40 Tor the purpose
Of repairing and building bridges,
public buildings, etc. The estimated
cost of three courts is based upon the
expense Of the last March term, and
we think it very reasonable 10 pre-
sumo that some OF the terms during
the year would cost much greater
sum, and We might very safely say
that the tour items above mentioned, ,
would consume the entire amount Of
the county's revenue, leaving it
without a cent to apply to bridges,
public buildings, and other incidenr
tai expenses. Oar people are peace,
able, quiet and law abiding, and there
arc seldom any criminal cases before
the courts. One term of court a
year is sufficient to dispose Of all
the business that would come before
it, and We trust that in the future
there will be only one court held
during the year for this county,
unless circumstances should make it
necessary to have called term.
This 'nrse, We feel confident would
meet the hearty epprobation OF Il
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
PICKENs COUNTY.
in PROBATE COURT.
Winny Howard, Plaintiff, against Elizabeth
Riorins Emclinc Rippins ct al

Winny Howard, Plaintiff, against Elizabeth
Higgins, Emclinc higgins ct al.
Complaint in partition.
by order of l. II, Philpot, Judge of Pro-
bate, will sell ut Pickcns Court House, on
sale day in October next, the real estate of
Zion higgins, deceased, to-wit.
One tract of land. lying and being in the
State and county aforesaid, adjoining lands
of Jordan Rice, Daniel Alexander and sthcrs
containing one hundred and forty four acres
more or less sold for partition.
Tcrms-On n credit of twelve months,
except so much as may be necessary TO pay
from date. Purchaser to give bond and mort
gage of premises TO secure purchase money.
Also, to pay extra for titles and mortgage.
j. RILEY FERGUSON,
Sheriff pickcus County.
Shcrih's Office,
Piokens Court House, Sept. :, 1875. S24t
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Mrs. A. M. Clemson, wife of the
Hon. Thos G. Clemson, and tho last
surviving member of Ohm G. Cahoun's
Immediate family, diod suddenly of
apoplexy, at PendIoton, on the 22nd
INST, and was buried at Fort Hill, on
tho Oath inst.
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
PIcKENS COUNTY.
IN PRORATE COTRT.


William N, Walker, Plaintiff, against Rcbccca
I. Covha" {; al. DeEeiaan:s
Complaint in partition.
by order of l. II. rhipot, Judge of Pro
bate, | will sell at pickcns Court House, on
sale day III October next, the real estate of
james Walker, deceased, to-wl:
One tract of land, lying and being in the
State of South Carolina and county of Pick
ems, or waters of Eastatoe, waters Of Keowcc
river, adjoining lhnds Of Alpha Barton and
others containing one hundred and sixty
acres more or less sold for partition and
payment of debts.
Tcrms-Un a credit oC twelve months, with
interest from date, except so much as may be
necessary to pay tie cost of these proceed
.ngS. Purchaser to give bond and mortgage
o! premises 10 s"c"r" purchase money. Also,
10 pay extra fOT titles and mortgage
j. RILEY FERGUSON,
Sheriff Pickens County.
PicEcns Court Court House, Sept. :, 1875. }2 4,
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Hero is how shy Sam Bowles of the
Springfield Republican puts il: Ell
the people go on voting Democratic
State and Congressional tickets in this
careless way, what is to become Of
the great Republican party2 They
shoRld think of this"
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1875-09-30

An exchange says "If we had
cheap telegraph rates person
living in Detroit could, for fifteen
cents, telegraph his mothcr~in>law in
Now York not to como-family got
the smallpox
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1875-09-30

Nothing Is SO discouraging to Il
young lawyer, just rs mo wakes clo>
quont about angels tears, weeping
willows and tomb stones, as to be in~
tcrruptcd by tho coId~bloodcd justice
with "You'ro off your nest, bub; this
is case OF hog.stcaing.
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NOtiCe!

BY order of |. II. Philpot, Judge of
sell to the highest bidder at Pickcns Court
House, on Saturday, the 10th day of October
next, the notes and accounts belonging to the
estates of Allen and Matthew Keith, deceased
that have been appraised doubtful and worth
less S. ID. KEITH,
Administrators De Bonus Non.
Sept 81, 1875. no5 st
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The propriety Of organizing the
Democratic party in this State is
being pretty thoroughly discussed by
most of the Democratic journals in
the State. Some of our exchanges,
tor which VIC have a high regard,
are opposed to organization upon the
grounds of expediency. They seem
to think that the only way to redeem
the State is by giving one or the
other OF the Republican factions our
votes and influence. Assuming this
standpoint to be correct, would we not
be in better condition to give the aid
If perfectly organizedF Without or.
gahlzation there can be no concert Of
action, and if the party is to be
forced to support either of the Re.
publican factions, they can do it
most effectually through organiza-
tlon. Will those who advise
agalnet organization think of this E?
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PAUpERs. From the "Poor returns
for the year ending Sept. 30th,
1875" We extract the following
items: The number of paupcrs sup
ported in Poor House during the
whole or any part of the year, is 1G !;
average number, IA; supported out
of Poor House, / average weekly
cost Of supporting each paupcr in
Poor House, $l.00; ont Of Poor
House, $1,15; number Of white
paul. ers, u ; number of colorcd, 5;
number Of insane supported in Asy-
lnm, 9; cost OF supporting paupcrs
during the year, $3.50 +; number OF
acres Of land attached to Poor
House, $50; value, $4,000; personal
property, $400; total, 81 100; F.; eati-
mated value of crops retained for
use on the Poor House farm, 5000;
estimated value of all labor per-.
formed by the poor in Poor House,
$25; number supported in Poor
House at present time, 13; ont of
Poor House, 1 assisted out Of Poor
uousc, 1 children under IL years
Of age supported at public charge,
3 ; whites, 2 colorcd, /.
The present crop on the Poor
House farm, we arc informed, is
very fine, and the Poor Iiousc will
be next year, nearly, or quite self
sustaining. Last year the crop was
not good, besides two bales Of cot
ton raised Oh the farm were destroyed
by an accidental fire. The Poor
House farm, according to size, is one
Of the best in the county, and can,
we think, with proper management,
be made solt-supportiug.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1875-09-30

His Excellency, the Governor,
has appointed James A Liddell a
Trial Justice for this county, vice w,
E. Holcombe, changed domicile.
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A Western paper says; "You
might as woll attempt TO shampoo
an elephant with u thimblolul Of soap
as to attempt to do business and ig>
more advertising"
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TABLE ROCK.

The Hotel at this Popular Summer Resort
is now open for the reception of visitors The
table will be supplied with the best the coun
try affords. The rooms arc we'll furnished
and scrupulously clean. No pains will bo
spared to render the stay of visitors pleasant
and agreeable.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1875-09-30

DEMOCRATIC VICTORIES. Tho Dom.
ocrats have mado q clean sweep of
Wyoming Territory, cccting clovon
OF thirteen members of tho council and
eighteen Of the twcntyscven members
OF the house. The tidal wave still rolls
on.
HE returns from Now Mexico,
which are now ncarly complete, inr
dicato the election Of Mr.. Elkins,
Democrat, by about 800 majority.
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A blind mcndicant wears this in
scripCion round his neck "Don't be
ashamed to give me a half ponny. |
can't sec"
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1875-09-30

Glass can be drilled with tool
moioiond with diluted sulphuric acid,
and yet you cannot drill some people
INTO paying their debts
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1875-09-30

Peters Creek, Shady Grove,
Mountain Springs and other churches,
have promised to send up their
amounts to aid the State Mission
Board to carry on its work. These
and all others who may tcel inter-
csted in this work, will
please forward their contributions to
me, and the same will be duly ac~
knowlcdgcd.
GEO. w. SINGLETON,
Missionary for Pickens and Grcen~
vile.
Sept. IS, 1875.
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DEAR SENTINE 81 desire to &C
knowledge through your columns,
the receipt of the following contribu>
f;ono.
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Important TO the GrangerS
and Planters of Upper
South Carolina. faA
1000 GRANGE PLOW STOCKS
FOR SALE. 'l.'6
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
COUNTY OF PICKENs. 'y3
In Probate Court.

William N. Walker, plaintiff, against Rcbccca
l.. Corbn, Mary a. Stansin ct. al.
IT appearing to my satisfaction that a. i.
Walker, NJ. a. Stansll, Sisson Walker, Max
we'll Walker, and some other person OF per-
sons reside from and beyond the limits Of
tlis State,
On motion Of G. Is Ilollingsworth Pro. Pet
il is ordered that they appear personally or
by attorney, at my Office in Pickons Courts
house, on Tuesday, the 3lst day of Aus
gust, 1870 to show cause if any they can,
why the prayer OF the petitioner, now on fle
in my office, should not be granted, or their
consent will he cntcred of record
Given under my hand and seal, this 2lst
July, 1873.
!. II. PIIILPOT,
no41 6w Judge Of Probate.
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Thomas W. Russell,

FALL AND WINTER GOODS
AT RUSSELL'S.
Ready Made Clothing, ranging
from 50 TO $45 suit,
At RUSSELIiS.
Good Supply Of Yarns, Shirtings,
Fall Prints, etc. 81 20 bunch for
Yarn, and other things in proportion,
AT RUSSELL'S.
Good Lot OF Groceries on hand
and to arrvo. If you want anything,
or want to sec anything,
Call on RUSSELL.
If you want ELiwan Dissolved Bone
for Wheat,
Call on RUSSELL.
If you want to find polite and gon-
Llcmanly clerks, call on Mr. Robinson
and John,
At RUSSELL'S.
Easlcy Station, S. g., Sept G, 1875.
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Josh Billings says he don't care
how much people talk if they would
only say it in u few words.
"Con animals suffer pain Y' is tho
latest question. Stick Pin into
muIc's hind log and see.
a Chicago woman sworo that her
husbands conduct WAS enough to
"iriBalo an angel"
Arizona citizen., 1875-12-25
Local Mining Affairs.

Thomas Gardner came in from the Trench mine on Thursday. Twelve men are now at work and more will be as soon as he returns with necessary tools Ore k being taken out of two tunnels-one run from the surface and another from the bottom of shaft about one hundred feet down. We par ticularly inquired of him about the quantity of ore, and he promptly re piled that it Was plenty and rich. Smelt- ing will soon commence.
 Workmcn have been put on the San Xavier and within d few months that mine will be made productive.
 MT. E. \. Fish is now on a trip with Dr. Bronson and Maj. Blakeney to the Patagonia, and Gov. Stafford will meet them at the mine
 Joseph COllingwood writes Us that Niman & Nash's mill at Stoneman be tween Florence and Pinal, is about ready to start up.
 Dr. C. II. Lord has sent MT. Libby, a machinist, to Apache Pass to examine and report upon the condition of a To- stamp gold mill that has been lying idle there for some years, with the view of turning it to some practical account Tn this neighborhood.
 D. C. Thompson has been in this week, from the Ostrich mill and mines about there, and reports as fayOrably as we think man ought. He says the practice of exaggeration is bad, and that he will not encourage it, but is en- tirely contenteG with the show of ore in that section, both as regards quality and amount.
Arizona citizen., 1875-12-25

SANTA MoNIcA.-Railroad enterprise cause new towns to spring up and new fields of labor to be opened for all classes, and no old town within our knowledge has been more largely ben cited in this way than Los Angeles which has railroads reaching out in every direction, and among other i'm portant connections is that with Santa Monica on the Pacific. The news papers are giving Senator Jones much praise in this connection, and The Ex- press says:
 Senator Jones has reserved three lots fronting on Ocean and Arizona Avenues as the site for an elegant res idence for himself. The Senator will spend much of his time here next Sum- mer as he greatly prefers Santa Moni- ca to the noted watering places of the east.
Arizona citizen., 1875-12-25
EaVapai Items.

From the Miner of December IT.:
 The latest news from the Peck mine, we received this morning from Al Doyle, who says they were to start up their furnace to-day or tomorrow.
 The school meeting last week, passed 0 resolution declaring the sense of the meeting to be in favor of building an addition to the present school-house, and the employment of an assistant teacher.
 Mayor c. A. Luke refuses to be a candidate for reelection, and is will ing to let some other man have the office.
 Charley Beach returned from the Moggollons few days ago. He says the Little Colorado Is of more impor- tance than 1t has credit for. and good loads are loudly called for.
 General Kautz, Lieut.. Anderson, Mrs. Kautz and Miss Kittie Hitchcock returned on Friday evening from a visit to Tucson and Posts in the South
Arizona citizen., 1875-12-25
Christmas in Tucson.

It is needless to say to-day is Christmas Tor to repeat what It means. No general festivities are coming of In Tucson. Yes terday the one hundred and forty public school children had an elegant entertain. ment, including a present for each one picked from a be tutiiully decorated Christmas tree. The blinds were closed, the rooms lighted, and with band of mu- sic all that cared to, enjoyed dance after the presents were distributed and tlll evening. A happier lot Of youngsters probably never were together in Tucson. They enjoyed everything with a zest only appreciated by children; the ornamented and richly laden tree; the joyous expecia- lions before and during the distribution of the presents; the nice lunch prepared and set out for them; the music and the dance: and we think not less than any Of these, the general attendance Of loading gentle men and ladies and the evident interest manifested in their welfIre-C Governors Sahord and Mccormick, Mayor Ochoa and others in town being present, and Ma Jors Compton and Lord Of the army from Camp Lowell. We observed several la- dies there from abroad. Tie increasing and successful interest exhibited in the public school here, is cheerful 10 contem- plate, and shows how safely this great in- JereSt is in the hands Of the people gen. orally.
 The schools under care Of the Catholic church will also have Christmas trees this -vening, filled with presents for the chil- Jren.
Arizona citizen., 1875-12-25

ern portion of the Department. The Sth Infantry Band geve them a ser enade on their arrival home.
 Iii just as we'll to say plainly what every body knows to be true, and that Is that unless a good wagon road is constructed betw en Prescott and the Bradshaw and Peck mines. Prescott is in danger of losing her prestige as a center of trade, and what Prescott loses Yavapai County which IS mainly dependent on Prescott for a market also loses.
Arizona citizen., 1875-12-25
Placer Mining near Ehrenberg.

Following is from San Francisco exchange:
 Gentlemen recently from Arizona report to the San BernardinO Guard ian, that the recent placer discoveries near Ehrenberg are turning out mag nifcently. The diggings are on the Arizona side of the river about ten miles from Ehrenberg. Rich gold dust Is found throughout an area of 10 miles in length and l5 i'll width. The dirt pans out incredibly rich. About 500 men are already on the ground, and i'll a few weeks 1t IS anticipated that there will be several thousand. The rush from Prescott to Ehrenberg Is daily increasing in volume, and the excitement through out the Territory Is at fever heat. It Is claimed that ten dollars day IS considered poor banning out by the the least fortunate digger.
 A man came to Tucson early this week, from these diggings as we are told, to get his friends to go up there. We saw several pieces of the gold he brought with him, which were worth from two to about eight dollars. He a good many men at work, but the above seems to be an exag- peration of the number of miners and value of the diggings. Mir. Philip, of the Arizona and New Mexico EX- press company, says he saw four pounds of the gold at Ehrenberg. There is no water, and dry washing is the process used,
Arizona citizen., 1875-12-25

l DI;. W. x. BRONSON azd Maj. T. J. Blake .ney, well and iayorably known in Cali .ornia street and amung leading mining men ot San Francisco and Virginia City, arrived in Tucson last Saturday by Sonora
 stage. They came via GuayInas and will return in about ten days by way Of Yuma. 1 Probably no two men ever were more wide awake than they on trip through sonora. At all points they were warned of the danger attending such a trip at this
 time, and at Hermosillo they were advis-
 ed that it would be simply foolhardy to go ahead. But love of adventure and
 faith in their repeating rifles and ability to use them, impelled them tO continue. They would not recommend others tO take the trip, but are delighted over their own. They made particular inquiry into the
 revolutionary feeling among the people and found it almost universal. Their own talk in behalf Of PeSqueira, only elicIted
 words Of sympathy for Serna, and when
 asked why they dId not go and help Serna,
 shrug of the shoulder was about all the reply given. They were treated kindly by all parties, but think at times their repeat ing rifles exerted a peaceful influence.
Arizona citizen., 1875-12-25
HE CITIZEN.
L OCAL WA TIERS.
DeviIish Attempt at Murder.

There seems to be no doubt but that an attempt has recently been made to mur- der a very well known man Tn this town and county. Details are given of various transactions 10 accomplish the muiderOus project. It almost makes ones blood run cold to think that this commu- nity has people to suggest the act, much less commit il; and yet it did not need this internal illustration 10 prove that like most all other places, people are found right here 10 pay men for commit ting murder and that there are others ready To receive the pay and do the deed. Whether facts enough in connection with the present case, can be established in open court to insure a conviction Of the guilty party or parties, we do not know. but to this end the most searching inves- tigation should be made and if possible publicly expose and severely punish any and all guilty participants. The good peo- pie Of this town owe it 10 themselves, to join heartily in aiding in every just and legal effort to sift this plot 10 the very bot tom. If for few hundred or even a thou sand or more dollars, the murder or a man can be effected here. the fact is simp- ly terrible 10 contemplate. IL is appalling enough to think that communities have men who in passion will kill another, but to know that people in our midst will de- liberately hire men 10 commit murder, is more appalling, to say nothing Of the abandoned wretches who will for a little money and in cold blood, kill their peace able fellows. This recent attempt at mur- der goes to show that Tucson has both these grades or infamous people, and the good citizens ought not to leave a reason able effort untried 10 fully expose and le- galIy punish them.
Arizona citizen., 1875-12-25

NEXT to the high price Of barley to uE-
 fortunate contractors, and the Sonora troubles, the weather is a subject of much
 solicitude So far, it has been too nice for the best interests of miners and farmers and therefore to all our people. Except n little wind and few flying clouds, our Fall and Winterso far has been very mild, and rain in the valleys and snow in the mountains would be received with pleas ure by the people generally.
Arizona citizen., 1875-12-25

AMONG the late Improvements worthy Of note m Tucson, is that in MaiSh X Cos brick hotel now occupied by Joseph Braun for saloon, with the name or Park Brewery Depot" on a beautifully painted sign. The front room in which the bar Is situated, is small but very tastily finished and furnished, and to the rear is a large carpeted room with tables, chairs, papers, etc, for quiet recreation and refreshments. Ia the bar are fine liquors, Havana and Key West cigars, and in an adjacent room rich lunches for serving at all hours. An advertisement Of this elegant place will appear next week, and we may say by the way, that gambling is strictly pro- hibited in the place.
Arizona citizen., 1875-12-25

FoUR wagons of I. Goldberg's train a. rived on Monday with 5000 pounds oi freight for Zeckendorf Bros. Mansfeld's News Depot, Fully, Ochoa & Co. and the Cosmopolitan Hotel; and Contreras' team arrived same day with goods for Theodore Welisch.
Arizona citizen., 1875-12-25

A TEMPERANCE journal, after pitch ing into the liquors furnished in sa- looms, gives all accurate and simple recipe for compromising them. And Eve said unto Adam: Dear Adam, his is a bad apple, and may give you he collie. Try 1t and see if it will.
Arizona citizen., 1875-12-25

THE artesian well borers are busy al work every day, making gradual progress. Yesterday we understood the well was about forty-five feet deep. An occasional rock has been encountered. More partic- ulars next week.
Arizona citizen., 1875-12-25

ROBBERS are around, and according to report rather bold ones too. We hear that while Joe Mills momentarily stepped out of his store on Convent street, Thursday, two robbers were caught at the drawer; also that he followed and shot one in the neck, some distance south of town.
Arizona citizen., 1875-12-25

C. H. LABEREE has remarkable hen, at anyrate she recently laid remarkable egg which measured 734 inches one way round and 6l{ another. When broken two complete eggs were found inside the shell,
Arizona citizen., 1875-12-25
HuHmwam mmA a

JUDGE C. A. TWEED and wife arrived veyance. The Judge comes 10 attend the January term of the Supreme court Of the Territory.
Arizona citizen., 1875-12-25

WEDNESDAYS stage brought MeSsrs. Brown and Finn from Santa Barbara brother and brother-in-law ofG O. Brown. They come 10 look about with a view to settlement.
Arizona citizen., 1875-12-25
s. W. CARP l. V TER. B BORDER OF PIMA COUNTY
 Office in the Courthouse, Tucson.

NOTARY PUBLIC AND CONVEYAN-
 " cer. Notice Of location of Ranches Wa;er Rights, Mines and Miil-sites, Deeds, Mortgages, Bills Of Sale and all other Legal Documents executed properly and promptly at moderate charges.
 Records searched FREE Of charge.
Arizona citizen., 1875-12-25

FULLY, OCHoA X Co. received 23 900 pounds new corn this week from Samuel Hughes, produced in the vicinity Of old Camp Crittenden.