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The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-04-27
Don't Regard it as Catch penny.

BRADFlELD's FEMALE RrGULAroR.-Wa
have often road in the newspapers of the
grand success of medical compounds put up
mt the North and elsewhere. Many of those
medicines have had their day, and we hear
no more of them. Their proprietors have
made fortunes, not so much from the curative
powers and virtues ofthcir mixtures, MS from
the notorieiy given them by advertising, by
which people were made to believe all the
good that was said of them. A preparation
is now before the public which is becoming
very popular, and is known as Bradfeld's
Female Regulator put up by l.. II Bradfcld,
OF Atlanta, Ga, at ) 80 per bottle Such IS
its curative virtues, That it has gained wide
spread popularity all over the country whore
it has been made known, and it is being in
troduccd everywhere. We are informed that
immense quantities of this medicine arc be-
ing sold in all sections of the South and South
west, especially in the city of New Orleans
and in Texas.
This much we say in justice to its proprie-
tor who IS Il gentleman of integrity and who
would not engage in the manufacture and
sale of humbug.-La Grange Reporter
Two Miles before Breakfast
In neighboring city in Georgia, there is
married woman, who, after her third CON
fncmcnt, had unccration with all its rcpul-
sivc symptoms. She tried in vain oil ,he
nosrums; her husband carried her TO all the
famous mineral springs, went with her to
New York, Philadelphia, and other places,
to consult eminent obstctricians, to no pur-
pose. After the use of the fifth bottle of
Regulator, she has been fully restored to her
former health and happiness and is now the
joy of the households able to walk two
miles before breakfast.
ap13 1876 80
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-04-27

GooD WuEAr.-Mr. Jeremiah too>
per, one of Our most practical and sao-
cessful farmers, has shown us stalk
of tho finest wheat we havo seen this
season. 1t was hoaded out and look
ed healthy and vigorous. Mr.. L. took
the stalk from afive aero piece of land
on which he made 294 bushels to the
acre two years ago. lie says it is
much better this year than it was
then, and ho expects to make 40 bush
els to the acre, if no disaster befalIs
it. Ho has forty bushels sown, whero
he had cotton last year This is SON.
sible, and Mr.. L. opot has started out
on the right road to real prosperity.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-04-27

PoPULARITY.-It is q self evident
fact that unless q person possesses
sterling worth he will not have the
ostoom of his follow mon. II is true,
that for time he may deceive, but
eventually his faults will be exposed.
This is applicable also to articles
recommended to the confidence of
purchasers. For brief period by
false concentrations and glittering
exterior, they impose on the people,
but as soon as tested they are cast
aside The tost of ten years has proven
the intrinsic worth Of DR.. TUFTS Hair
Dye, and to day no preparation en-
joys greater popularity. From year
to year the demand for it has increas>
ed, and now it is in general use both
in this and foreign countries. No
stronger proof Of its value could be
given.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-04-27

1t you want to hear printer curse,
just let him stroll off on Sunday and
return homo and find the children
have lott the gate open, tho hogs got
in and rooted up all his sweet pota-
toos, and the COWS cat up all his Eng
lish Peas. 1t you want to hear real
English oursing just stand off and
listen to hum; but don't go too near
him, for fear he might set you up
without head.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-04-27

Tho Centennial meeting commences
at Secona Church on Saturday next,
and will be continued until Sunday
evening. The addresses, wo believe
are to DO delivered on Saturday All
who rejoice in religious liborty should
attend this meeting irrespective of
creod.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-04-27

ALL MEN-in Eastatoe Township,
regardless of party or color-who
want an honest state government, are
respectfully requested to attend q po-
litical meeting, at Antioch Church, on
Saturday the 9th day of May, next, at
0 o'clock p. M. Fellow citizens our
interests arc certainly the samo, come
out and let us work together for tho
redemption of our native State.
COMMITTEEMAN.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-04-27

We boliovo that moro wheat and
oats we're sown in this County last
fall than at any othor timo since the
war. If our people will only continue
this good beginning and increase the
quantity every fall until they make a
surplus, they will soon be prosperous
and happy-tho much dreaded guano
notes will have no torroIs then.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-04-27
Notice..

NOPlCE is hereby given, that Edward F.
IN Allgood and Samuel j. Hester, Exccu.
tors of the Estate of Il. 4. Rodgers, has this
day applied to me for leave to make Final
Settlement of said Estate, and to be discharged
therefrom; the same will be heard at my
Office at Pickens Court House, on Thursday,
the | lth day of May next.
|. II. PHILPOT, J.r.r.c.
mp 13, 1876 81
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-04-27
NOTICE

A LII parties having clNmis against the
IA Firm of Il. IL. Griffin s. Bro. are rcQuir.
cd to present them before me on or by the
28th instant, or be barred and those indcbt-
ed to said firm must pay the same by that
time, or pay the costs of a suit
j. G. GRIFFIN, Survivor.
mp 13, 1876 81
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-04-27
Sheriff. Sales.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
PICKENs COUNTY.
H. Smith Plaintiff vs Joroo poooa NJ

Il. Smith Plaintiff, vs. James A. Boggs, De-
fendant.
PY virtue of an execution to me directed,
ID will sell TO the highest bidder, at Pick
ems Court House on Salclay in May next,
One tract Of Land situate in Pickcns Coun.
ty, on braneh>watcrs of l8 Mile Creek, adj
joining lands of s. w. Clayton, Mrs. Ficldcn,
more or less. Levied on rs the property of
James 4. Boggs. at the suit off, Smith.
TERMS CASH-Purchasors to pay extra
for titles.
J. RILEY FERGUSON, s.r.c.
ap13 1876 81 8
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-04-27

J. Riley Ferguson, Shoriff, we arc
Informed, has givon now bond, which
could not have been any bottor for
tho amount, if Commodore Vanderbilt
had signed it. We arc not without
Sheriff yet.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-04-27

The picnic soason is on hand, and
we are informed that the Good Tenn
plars of this place propose having one
on CLASSY Mountain on the 18th of
May.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-04-27

The members OF PicIicns Lodge, No.
1O8, |. o. G. IT,, arc requested to at
tend the regular meeting, on SaIur-
day evening next, at 7 o'clock, as bus>
inoss of Importance is to be transact
cd ut that timo.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-04-27
COMMITTEEMAN.

DAcUsvILLE DEMoCRACY.-W are
informed that Democratic Club was
organized at Dacusvlle on last Sat
nrday. We havo not boon ablo to
gettull particulars of the organization,
but are Informed that thore was quite
n large meeting, and much interest
was manifested in the movement.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-04-27

We have nover seen finer weather
than the past week. Vegetation is
putting forth rapidly, and the woods
arc nearly as green as they are in sum
mCT.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-04-27

Bean and Pea blooms have been ro
ported as making their appearance in
the gardens in town.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-04-27

Rufus Oats, an old citizen Of this
County, died at his residence at old
Pickensvilo, last weoI1 Mr.. Oats
leaves a arge family to mourn lis
doaih.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-04-27

The County Commissioners were in
session last Saturday. We learn that
nearly all tho "bridge money" under
tho specific apportionmont, has al
ready been expended.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-04-27

The "dry" ticket in the recent cleo
tion in tho town of Easley, was car
ried by very heavy majority. The
citizens of Easlcy, we think, have got
their heads level at last on this quos-
tion.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-04-27

Tho public we'll has at last been
cleaned out, to the great delight of all
concerned.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-04-27
SHERIFF. - SALES.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF PICKENs.

Martha A. Steele and Susan NJ. Alexander
Plaintiffs, vs.. ID. NJ. Alexander, Admir-
l.. N. Robins, Executor, Defendants.
DY virtue of m execution to me directed,
ID L will sell to the highest bidder, before
the Courthouse door, AZ Pickens c. H., on
Saleday in May next,
One tract of Land, situate in Pickcns
County, on Mile Creek, waters of Keowcc
River, containing 200 acres, moro or less,
adjoining lands of l.. N Robins and others.
Levied on as the property OF Hardin Price,
deceased, at tho suit of NJ. a. Steele and Su +,
san Nj. Alexander.
TERMS CASH. Purchasers to pay extra
for papers.
j. RILEY FERGUSON, s.Po.
ap 13, 1876 80 3
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-04-27

Chickens were never soarcer in this
market. A good price can be obtain
cd for them now.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-04-27

Certain parties in town are rubbing
up their old rusty firearms propara-
tory to a "scrimage." We will go
ten cents towards funeral expenses,
provided, always, nevertheless, not
wishstanding, howsomever, that tho
right person is "kiIt."
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-04-27

There is q stranger in town. 1t is
o boy, Congratulations JULIO.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-04-27

Centennial cravats are fashionable
this season.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-04-27

Local items are nearly as scarce as
hens teeth.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-04-27
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE.
u. 8. INTERNAL REVENJ E
Special Taxes,
MAY l, 1876, to APRIL 80, 1877

o.
TINHE Revised Statutes Of the United States.
Il Sections 1882, 1887, 3238 and 3230, re-
quire every person engaged in any business,
ayocation. or employment which render him
liable to Special Tax. to procure and place
conspicuously in his establishment or place
of business n Stamp donating the payment
of said Special Tax or the Special Tax Year
beginning May ], 1876, before commencing or
continuing business after April 30, 1876.
The Taxes embraced within the provisions
of the law above quoted are the following, viz;
Rectifers, 5000 90
Dealers, retail liquor, 81 90
dealers, Wholesale liquor. 100 90
Dealers in malt liquors. wholesale, so 90
Dealers in malt liquors, retail 20 90
Dealers in leaf tobacco, 25 90
hetail dealers in leaf tobacco, 500 90
AND on sales of over 81 900, fifty cents
for every dollar in excess of 81 900.
Dealers in manufactured tobacco, 500
manufacturers of stills, so 90
And for each still manufactured 30 90
And for each worm manufactured, 5000
Mahulacturers oftobacco, 1000
Manufacturers of cigars, 10 90
feddlars of tobacco, first class (more
Than two horses or other animais) so 90
Peddlcrs of tobacco, second olass uwo
horses or other animals) 25 90
feddlers OF tobacco, third class Zone
horse or other animal) IL
Peddlers of tobacco, fourth class ION
foot or public convcyance) 1000
Brewers of less than 500 barrels so 90
Brewers of 500 barrels or more, 100 90
ANY person so liable, who shall fail to COM
ply with the foregoing requirements will be
subject to severe penalties.
Persons or firms liable to pay any of the
Special Taxes named above must apply to L.
CASS CARPENTER, Collector of Internal
kevenueot Columbia, S. c., and pay for and
procure the Special Tax Stamp or Stamps
they Hecd' prior to May l, 1876, and without
further notice. d. ID PRATT.
Commissioner of Internal Revenure.
Office of Internal Revenue,
Washington, d. c., Feb. l, 1876.
March 23. 1876 90 m2oo
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-04-27
LOCAL ITEMS.
Church Directory.

Church Directory.
Rev. Hugh McLses, Let Sunday at 8P.a
Rev. w, IL. Ariail, I'd LAM
Row.. g. Hudson, Sd 11A.
Rev. J. Q. Stockman, 4th HAM
Rev. w. d. Singleton ut Sacona every
lstsunday and Saturday before, at II q. m.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-04-27

We hear that some of the peaches
throughout the County escaped the
frost.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-08-03

At last they were arrested and lodged in
Jail at Stroudsburg, where they were kept
several weeks. While In jail the discovery
was made that they were both women.
Subsequently the authorities learned that
they belonged to Delaware county, N. Y.
aud thither they were sent. This pretend
ed man and wife were Lucy Ann Slater
and Mrs. Wilson. who had been leading
this vagabond life for four years.
In the mean time Msry Ann Slater, the
daughter Of Lucy Ann, who had been
taken from the Delhi almshouse In 1859 or
1850. had found an excellent home, and
had grown up to be an intelligent and at
tractive young woman. A young man
named Stone lived near by with his
widowed mother, whom he supported.
He loved Mary Ann. and being q worthy
aud promising youth, the foster-tather OF
the girl saw no reason to oppose match
between her and the widows son. The
widow, however, was so strongly set
against her son marrying the young lady
that the whole neighborhood wondered.
number OF young men In the neighbor.
hood were jealous of Stone, and one dark
night they waylaid Mary Ann. The out
rage drove her almost insane, but Stone 8
affection was undiminished. He still
pressed his claim for her hand. At length,
when their marriage seemed certain. Mrs
Stone revealed state of affairs which
fully accounted for her opposition. She
told her son that she was not q widow,
and that Henry Slater was his father as
well as the father of Mary Ann. So the
evil doings of one mscreant are known to
have wrecked four innocent lives.
Lucy Ann Slater and Mrs. Wilson again
left the Delhi poorhouse, and have ever
since been living in caves and cabins in the
woods. The former is at times entirely
deranged. All last winter they lived In
cave ten miles from Honesjale. Lucy
Ann wandered into the town the other day,
and she was arrested.
A round, wrinkled, sun.burned face !;
small head crowned with thick, shaggy,
gray hair, that fell down over and almost
cor cealed the blackest and sharpest OF
eyes; a tall slender body. clothed in scant
and shabby female garb. and lower limbs
ehcased IN tattered trousers-this was the
occupant of the cell-I.ucy Ann Lobdell
Slater. better known as the "Female Hun
ter of Long Eddy"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-08-03
The WoOllen Interests.

One Of those strange and unnecessary
periodical panlcs,, which so seriously af.
feet, and for time pr0strate, the WOOL
growing and woollen manufacturing inter-
ests, seems to be approaching. The first
symptoms of the outbreak are occurring 10
California. that home Of alternate flush
times and panics-Of the most sanguine
expectations. or the most reckless hope.
lessness. We read of fiocks being sold
for one dollar head, or slaughtered by
the deluded owners for their pelts aud
tallow. Ii is To be hoped that this absurd
feeling may not spread. 1t is the most
iuinousothing in all our agricultural af-
fairs, this eager haste To abandon pur-
suit'at the first fear Of falling of in profit
Tor there Is no question OF any loss Ia the
business. Wool does not bring SO good a
price MS formerly, ard instead of taking
the bad seasons sith the good, and
awaiting the surely coming turn In busin-
ess, farmers throw awHy their hocks aud
abandon sheepkeeping. The consequen.
ce will be, scarcity by-snd-by, aud then
the pressure will come upon the manufac-
turers. who, from the lack Of material for
their factories. will be obliged to pay ex-
orbitant prices. or seek foreign markets.
The high prices will then put farmers In q
fever again, aud st length the usual re-
vulsiOn vii! come once more. So occurs
this childish or foolish alienation, which
brings disaster. and prevents proper re-
gard being given to the Improvement Of
our fiOcks. Had not few men In Ver-
mont preserved the blood Of our MerinOs
pure, and kept their fl0cks intact when
others slauy them for their pelts,
where to-day would have been the Amer.
lean Merinoss Extinct and al the lsbors
OF those patriotic sud thoughtful men who
hrst introduced the Spanish Msrinos into
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-08-03
Prom the Galaxy for August
To Love, to Forget, and TO Die.
~ JOAQUIN MILLER.

BY the populous land on the lonesome sea,
Three miserable gifts. snd only three:
To love, 10 forget, 10 die-and them
To love in peril and in btter-sweet pain,
And then. forgotten. lie down and die
one moment of sun, whole seasons Of rain.
Then night is rolled 10 the 6oor of the sky.
To love: To sit at her feet and to weep:
To climb 10 her face, hide your face in her
hair;
To nestle you there like babe in it, sleep.
And, too, like babe, TO believe-it cuts there.
To lover 'Tis TO suffer. Lie close TO my
breast,
Like fair ship in haven, o darling cried.
"Iour round arms outreaehing 10 heaven for
rest
Make signal to DEATH 80. Death came and
love died.
To forget' To forget, mount horse and clutch
sword,
Take ship and make sail 10 the iee-prisoned
Write books aud preach lies; range lands; or
go hoard
A grave full OF gold, and buy wines-and
drink lees:
Then die; and die cursing, aud call il a prayer
j. earth but q top-a boy gods delight.
To be spun for his pleasure while mans de-
spair
Breaks out like a wall of the damned through
the night!
Sit down in the darkness and weep with me
On the edge of the world. So love lies dead
And the earth and the sky and the sky and the
sea
Seem shutting together as book that is read
Yet what have we learned: We laughed with
delight
In the morning at school, and kept toying
with all
Times silly playthings. Now, wearied ere
night,
We must cry for dark-mother, her cradle the
pail.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-08-03

America would have been in vain. Unit
this senseless and destructive habit can be
cured. and farmers learn to stick to
a chosen line of business, through fair
weather and foul. we can never hope to
become independent Of foreign nations,
either for our stock or for our wool.
Neither can our woolen manufacture be-
come steady business, but will always be
injured and discouraged by alternate
prosperity and reverses. Wool can be
grown at profit for thirty cents pound,
when mutton can be sold at present prices,
and where pastures are SO cheap so cost
less as In the far West, half this price will
pay fair profit to the shepherd. Instead
of abandoning the persuit, it would be
profitable thing to do to improve the flock
and make each sheep produce more wool
and mutton, which. II sold for less price.
will bring just As much money. Wool
manufacturing will then be put upon
steady basis, and farmers can afford to
laugh at tarffs.-American Agricultur-
alist.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-08-03
Vol. xxi. Whole No. ll22. No. 81.

closely pursued, he took refuge beneath
the smoke-hOuse. This building, like near
y all houses In the South, was raised from
the ground on small pillars about foot
high and Old Jack had gone under it with
Sans money. He dropped it on the
ground and crowed loudly, adding insult
to injury"
Sam had begun to cry, but that trium-
phant crow changed the current of his
thoughts. He resolved upon measures Of
war
Arming himself with corn-cobs, he be-
gan vigorous fire upon the enemy. Old
Jack, however, did not appear to mind IL
much. 1t Is hard to throw corn -cobs un.
der house with any degree Of force or
precision. Sam discharged all he could
find, but 10 vain. Then be sat down and
scratched his head.
rs gwine to gilt dat money, somehow"
said he; "Fs jes' got to hab IL, shore, and
dar's no use talkin' bout 1t. or jacks
got to git out from under dar; you heered
me; aint a-foolin' now"
So Sam got down on the ground and be-
gan crawling under the smoke-house.
Whether Old Jack dreaded combat In
such close quarters. or whether lie had
fully satisfied himself that the half-dollar
was too hard to be digestible, or whether
he was Influenced by both considerations,
is unknown; but when he saw Sam, he
rushed out from his retreat, leaving the
silver piece behind him. But Sam was too
quick for him. He grasped Old Jack by
the leg, and scooped up his coin with the
other hand st. Nicholas.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-08-03
American Rifle Practice.

A hundred years ago there was no
doubt as to the nationality OF the rifieman
lie was peculiar TO the only republics
then existing, America and Switzerland.
The Swiss. until very recently, have
changed little In their habits and weapons.
The short Wager rife. with its two grooves
and heavy bullet, has retained its super
iority tor the short-range work OF the
mountain side. where a chamois must be
stopped with a large wound if you hope to
save him. Outside of the mountains the
shotgun has been the hunting weapon Of
all who shoot at all, and rifle shooting has
been held In small repute.
In America there has been, on the other
hand. a great change of habits. Step by
step with the advance Of civilization, the
use Of the rife has disappeared from the
old and settled States. passing away to the
west aud southwest, but lingering in the
valleys OF the Allegheny ridges. while the
borderers of the extreme west only retain
It within the march of the bison columns
awd Indian raiding parties. The revival OF
the rife as weapon in these late days has
been accompanied with considerable
change In its form and manner OF use.
consequent on the new role it has TO play.
The rife OF the last century, both IN Eu-
rome and America. was first hunting
weapon. and only secondly an Implement
of war. The American rife, long and
heavy. carrying = bullet hardly larger
than pea, had special value for our old
trappers and frontiersmen. 1t enabled
them to carry great many rounds In
small compass, and to start out for sum
mer's trip. like the trappers Of the North.
western Fur Company, with . pound o
powder and four pounds of lead for theiI
whole provision, allowing two shots day
for six months. Its aim, within hundred
| and fifty yards or so, WAS amazingly &C
eurate, and the stories Of squirrels shot il
the eye on . tree top. or Of ''driving thu
| nail" into q tree with bullet. ut one hun
dred PAGES, were no exaggerations. VIII
such q tiay bullet it was necessary to shoe
close. aud touch brain or heart Of ths
game every time. when dinner depsndet
on success.-CTAe GALAXY for Augmss.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-08-03

If you had been around the Great
Western depot on Atwater street at noon
yesterday you might have seen the CAM
paign opened. Said man sitting on
doorstep to man leaning against lamp
post:
'.What do you think hof the nomination
of AZe2"
IL think he ought to eat you," WAS the
reply. His name isn't Aze any more
than your name is Mud"
s'Then wot his hit
"The right name OF the Cincinnati can.
dldate is Hazen Wheeler"
Hi guess not"
Il guess your fool
Hi guess there's other fools hsround
ere, too"
That was the commencement of rough
and tumble fight which covered half
block-and destroyed the peace of mind of
score Of men. They might have been
fighting vet. had not an old man with gray
hair announced that both were wrong.
lie said that he had seen the names of the
candidates up town and that they were
"Waze and Heeler. r."-l Detroit Free Press.