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The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-06-22
The State of South Carolina.
PICKENs COUNTY.
IN PROBATE COURT


S. D. Keith, Nathaniel Lynch, and Matthew
Hendricks, Executors Of the last Will and
Testament of Tyre Roper, deceased, Plain
tiifs,
Against
Darcus Roper, Samuel Roper, Amos Roper,
Mary q. Sutherland ct al. Defcndants
Summons for Rclief-complaintn not served.
TO the Defendants, Samuel Roper, Amos
Roper, Mary o. Sutherland, Rebecoa C..
Lewis and Elijah Roper.
VOU are hereby summoned and required
Il to answer the petition in this action, Of
which copy is filed in tho office Of the Pro
bate Judge, for said County and State, end
to serve copy of your answer to The said
petition on the subscribers at their office, St
Pickens Court House, within twenty days
after the service hereof, exclusive of the day
of such service; and if you fail to answer the
petition within the time aforesaid, inc Plain
tiff in this action will apply o the Court for
the relief demanded in the petition
Da'cd May 26, a. D. 1876
IOLC0MBE & CHILD,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
To Samuel Roper, Amos Roper, Mary
o. Sutherland, Rcbecca G. Lews, and Elijah
Roper, Defendants Take notice that the pe.
tition in this case was this day filed in the
office of the Judge Of Probate for Piokena
County.
HOLCOMBE & CHILD,
,o-o Plaintiffs Attorney.
June !, 1876 80
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The Cincinnati Candidates.

Tho Republican Convention which
convened at Cincinnati, on tho 14th
inst, nominated Governor Hayes, of
Ohio, for President, on the sevonth
BALLOT. Judge Whocler of New York
was nominated for Vice-Presidcnt.-- -
These men, we presume, are the
"Great Unknown" and are lkoly to
remain so aftor tho election. Tho
times are not favorable for tho flying
of the bloody shirt, hence, the defeat
Of Blaine and Morton. How this
ticket will be received by the country
il is not possible to say at this time.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For the Legislature.

Basn The many friends Of d. F. BRAD
LEY, Esq, respectfully announce him as a
candidate for the Legislature subject, how
ever to the Democratic Nominating Conrcn.
ton.
Mr.. BRADLEY served US faithfully in the last
Legislature, and more indefatigablc worker,
or watchful servant of the interest of his con-
stituents can not be found in the County.
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For Clerk of Court.

Ds9e The many friends of JOHN j. LEWIS
respectfully announce him as u candidate for
Clerk of the Court of Pickens County at the
ensuing election, subject, however to the
Democratic nomination.
Mr.. LEWIS is true and tried Democrat,
and his fine business qualifications emincntly
fit him for the Office
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G. Communications

Mr.. EDITOR: In view of tho proxi>
mato action Of tho different Demo>
cratic Clubs upon tho plan of nomina-
ton by primary election, rocontly sub,
mittod to them, fow thoughts upon
fho subject arc submitted for tho con>
sidcration of tho readers of your val>
uablo papor. Tho systom in quc>-
ton, allowing as it docs to ovory citi-
zon, direct vote in nominations, ap~
pcals so powerfully TO his democratic
instincts, that ho is apt TO overlook
its disadvantages, nor woigh carefully
tho "pros and cons" 1t is proposed
to briefly notice somo of tho defects
of the system. A multiplicity of nom
incos would probably follow the ad-
option OF this plan, thorcby giving to
the largest box tho general nominee;
the power of determining tho indi-
vidual TO be supported by tho cntiro
Democracy of the County. Now, there
would be no special objection to this if
the club making this nomination were
capable Of SOLICITING nominee for the
whole County. But from tho nature
of things, tho contrary must be the
case There are doubtless in cvory
club in tho County, men capable OF
selecting the strongost-tho best men
with whom 10 oppose tic Rad!ca!
candidate, but it is idle TO suppose
tie majority of any club is composed
of such mon. Again, supposing all
the clubs to be numerically equal, the
case is not altered as regards tho pos
sblo unftncss of the nominee, except
upon the assumption Of o thorough
acquaintance of cur citizens, one with
the other throughout the County. The
plan will not bear examination. The
old way is the bottor-that of nom
ination by delegation, acting in con-
vontion, whore tho demands of the
common veal and tho claims of all
arc considered and discussed, and as
result, the man for tho County Sc
lected. Some Of tho advocates of the
primary election plan urge as an OBJ
jocLion to nomination by convention
the liability of the latter to be in
flucnccd and managed by a "Ring."
This is tho only objection bcaring
oven tho scmblanco of reason, that
can bo brought against the mode Of
nomination by convention, and it's
pucrility becomes ovidcnt when we
consider tho simplicity of tho remedy.
We have only to select as delegates,
mon whose loyalty to principle and
zoal for the common veal, will not al.
low them to turn aside from the per-
formanco Of duty to pandor to tho
wishes Of an individual or q "Ring," if
such an influence should cvor be
brought to bear upon the action Of
our convention. And, fortunately,
thorc are many such good citizons in
every club in tho County. The great
advantage to bo dorivod from u mons
mating convontion-if not the only
reason for convcning ono at all, is to
be found in tho opportunity it affords
for conference and discussion, whore
By it is enabled to select not only the
best men, but tho strongest men for
nominoes--mcn whose characters arc
such us to carry not only tho Demo-
cracy to n man, but to demand tho
suffrage of tho wavoring and irroso-
luto Of the oLhor party.
GOLD FoGY"
Easlcy, S. c., June II, 1876.
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Assessment Notice !!
OFFICE OF COUNTY AUDITOR.

OFFICE OF COUNTY AUDITOR.
PIcKENs e. H., S. c., June Is, 1876.
/ WILL attend the following places on the
l. days designated, for the purpose of re-
ceiving tho Returns of Taxable Property for
the year 1876, to vii:
Easley Station, 10Th, Goth and 21st June.
Liberty Station, 22d and 23d June.
Central Station, 9th and 28th June.
J. j. Herds, Goth and Both June.
Dacusvllo, 4th and 9th July.
Pumpkintown, 7th and 9th July
Eastatoe, 1lth and 10Th July
Taxpayers will please remember that nv
Books close on the goth July, 1875; after
which time the penalty will attach
ALONZO NJ. FOLGER,
Auditor Pickens County.
June 10, 1876 4l
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The Freshet and It's Damages.

On Sunday, the l1th inst, rain commenced
falling in this section, and continued at inter
walls, during day and night until Saturday night
following, when it seemed that the Heavens
had opcnd and the floods turned loose, caus-
ing the most destructive freshet that, within
the memory Of the oldest inhabitants, has
ever visited this section. The Rivers and
Greeks were overfown and the water extended
from hill to hill washing large channels
through the bottom lands, covering up the
corn with sand and mud, causing, in many in
stances, o total destruction of the crop. The
up-lands, though not so extensively washed,
have been seriously damaged. All the bridges
in the County, with but one or two exceptions,
so far as we have been able to learn, were
washed away, and those not washed away,
were considerably damaged On the Saluda
River, we are informed, every one in the
County, except that Of Blytho's, wore swept
away. We have not heard from all the
bridges on Twelve Mle but so far, only one,
known as Rogers, three milest West of this
place, escaped The Sccona bridge was
partly washed away, but tho citizens in the
vicinity repaired it on Monday last, sufl
ciently to be passed. We have not heard
from the Keowee. On Town Greek and W off
Creek, near this place, we believe there is not
bridge left. The bridge on the Eighteen
Mile Crock, near Pendeton, was completely
carried off. The damage to mill dams, so far
as we have been able to ascertain, has been
equally as great. The dam at the Wool Fac
tory, and the mills of Messrs. Griffin & Les
ley, on Wolf Creek, and Of Messrs. Folger s.
Newberry, on Town Creek, were broken and
nearly oil carried away, but tho houses and
machinery escaped serious damage. In the
neighborhood Of Central Station. the rain was
accompanied by heavy wind which uprooted
nearly all the trees within its scope, and blew
down several small houses Mr. L. j. Hams
ilton informs us that ii LEV off the tons and
the limbs of his cotton, totally destroying his
crop The storm in his neighborhood was
not exceeding half mile in width, but how
far 1t extended, or tho extent of tho damages
done, he was not able to inform us. The dam
ages to the AirsLinc Railroad in the County
is very great, and will require great deal
of expense and labor to repair it, Two deep
fills, one about two miles East of, and the
other about the same distance West of Easley
Station, were washed out, and, though the
work of filing them up again is very heavy
we learn the company has large force a,
work, and will, in a few days, have The trains
running regularly over them. An accident
occurred, during the rains, on the Georgia
end of the road, by which an engineer and
perhaps one or two others were killed. We
have also heard that an accident occurred on
the road in Spartanburg County, in this
State, but on account Of the obstruction of the
mails, we have learned no particulars. AT
this time it is not possible to even approxi-
mate the amount of damages done. We trust,
however, that they may prove much less than
is now supposed.
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For Sheriff.

Gas" The many friends of j. RILEY FER
GUSON respectfully announce him as cam
didate for reelection to the Office of Sheriff
of pickens County at the ensuing election
subject, however, to the action of the County
Democratic nominating Convention.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-06-22

g4y Ex~Govcrnor r. B. Vanco has
been nominated by the Democratic
Convention of North Carolina for
Governor of that State.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-06-22

10" Governor Porry's first choice at
ST. Louis will be Hondricks--hc will,
however, support the most available
man.
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For Probate Judge.

BEs" The many friends Of W. G. FIELD,
respectfully announce him as candidate for
Judge of Probate of Pickcns County at the
ensuing elcction-subject however, to the
action of the County Democratic Nominating
Convention.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-06-22

gsB" Josh Billings punctuating crit
tor is worry numerous and postiiorous
this season.
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BG- Next Tuesday tho National
Democratic Convention moots at st
Louis, for tho purpose of nominating
candidates for President and Vice,
President Of tho United States. No
doubt i!s selections will be wiso and its
candidates successful in the election.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-06-22

B@' Political Slatos arc being made
up and the wiros pulled with ven,
gancc.
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Sherif's Sales.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
PIcKENs COUNTY.

PIcKENs COUNTY.
Jesse Crcnshaw ys. Sarah Julian and G.. w.
Julian.
by virtue of an execution to me directed.
- | will sell TO the highest bidder, at Pick.
ems Court House on Salcday in July next,
during the legal hours of sale,
Ohc Tract OF Land, containing Sixty Acres
more orloss, bounded by lands of Ii. N. Looo-
er, Solomon Looper, Lucrctia A. Dacus and
others. Levied on as the property of Sarah
Julian.
for titles.
J. RILEY FERGUSON, SIC.
June 8, 1876 40
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For School Commissioner.

Bs2S" The many friends of Prof. j. II. CAR
LlSLE respectfully announce him as n cans
didatc for the office of School Commissioner
of Pickens County at the ensuing election,
subject however, TO the action of the Demo
cratic nomination. x'
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FOR SALE.

fEEIlE undersigned will sell Mt Private Sale,
IL his valuable PLANTATION, known rs
the Lnrkin Hendricks place, containing ll2
acres, on which there are about 40 acres Of
first class bottom. There is also good new
Cotton Gin and Press Oil the place, good
Dwelling and all necessary Outbuildings.
ALSO,
Another Tract, containing 1851 acres, on
which there arc fno Up Lands, well timbered
and first class bottom and fine Orchard
ALSO,
All my Interest in Larkin Heudrick'e
estate.
If not sold at Private Sale before The z0th
of next September, all the above property
will be disposed of at Public Sale.
+. o. address, Dacusvillc, Pickens County,
5. G.. JESSE CRENSHAW.
May IL. 1876 &c I'd
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EASlEy HIGH SCHOOL,

TNHE Second Session of the above named
Il School will open Tuesday, June 9th,
1876.
For terms, &C., address the Principal.
j Q. STOCKMAN.
May Is, 1876 38 If
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| am still Agent for tho "EURE>
KA" FERTILIZER, ono of the bost
in tho market.
Prico payable in cotton at 15c. 1st
Nov, $4,000 per ton.
Price payable iu currency 1st Nov,
$500 per ton.
Prico payable in cash on delivery,
$47.50 per ton.
Freight $500 per ton, TO be added
to this point, and must bo paid in
cash.
Last but not least, let mo impress
it upon those who aro due mo on acA
count for 1875, that neod tho money
and MUST HAVE SETTLEMENTS.
Pay up at once and favor mo as
favored you.
M w. FORD.
Feb II, 1876 "a II
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EASLEY STATION, s. G.
Feb II, 1876 "a II
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-08
Crops in Texas.

We learn from a private correspondent
in Paris, Lamar county, Texas, that the
cotton crop in Lamar aud Red River
counties has been greatly injured by the
ravages Of the boil worm; the
splendid promise of but a few
weeks since has dwindled, until
now it is the opinion OF the most ex-
p~erienced planters hat it will require ct
least four acres to make one bale of cot
ton. We have no reliable information as
to the extent of the injury to the crop in
the other counties of the northern line,
but presume they have suffered to a like
extent. The corn crop, however, is un-
usually abundant, the yield being much
better than for many years past, re-
ducing the cost Of living to its minimum
figure.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-08
PersOnaI-A "Reminiscences.


Mr.. W. B. Scott, editor Of the Mary
vile Republican, will 90 out with Mr.
Sparks this afternoon, and speak at
Somerville tomorrow afternoon, ut 3
o'clock. Mr.. Scott was promised an op
portunity to speak last night, at the Elk
position, but was cut off by the endless
%harangues of Etheridge and Turner.
He belongs TO the colored race, is con-
sentative, well educated, supports Tildeu
and Hendricks, and is entitled to a hear.
ing. We bespeak for him a good crowd
In the heated canvass of 1868, between
Brownlow and Etheridge for Governor,
the latter gentleman went to Maryville
to speak against Maynard. Excitement
ran very high aud q mob was raised to run
Et~heridge out of town. Mr.. Scott, then
a Republican, and his son interfered
at the risk of their lives, to
protect Mr.. Etheridge from VIC
lence. In this they partially sue
eeeded, for be was permitted to go to a
private house and remain until Maynard
got through speaking, and then leave
town un~disturbod. Mr.. Etheridge had
an opportunity last night to recognize
that generous act of the colored Repuli.
can, who probably saved his life. Bul
Mr.. Etheridge is not the man to remem
Der en- act of kindness, He never even
looked % Mr., Scott or spoke to him
Scott, although promised a division o.
time, sat back in the crowd unnoticed, q
stranger in a strange place. And this il
how Etheridge repaid Scott for an III
merited kindness.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-08

Messrs. Bob Lamb, Bob Speed, Joe
Trabue and Jeptha Fowlkes left yester.
day on a Centennial visit. They carried
baskets Of commissary stores with them
10 cheer the inner man on the inland
voyage,
Messys. John Wendell, G. A. Eekerly,
George Handwerker and Joe Walter,
tae representatives of the Memphis
schutzen Club, have returned from
Philadelphia, where they witnessed the
schutsenfest. They brought no prizes
back,
Miss Anna Tobin, one Of our most
charming young ladies', leaves this af-
ternoon with Mrs. Babb on the steamer
j. W. Gaf for the Centennial and an
extended tour through the East and the
Cauadas. We unite with many friends
in wishing her a delightful trip and q
happy return.
DIR. N. W. Chafiu aud Miss B. Ecklir
we're married on Wednesday afternoon
near Baskerville, at the residence of thu
brides mother, in the eastern part o
this county. We congratulated thu Groom
on having secured such a prizs in the
pottery OF marriage-sn elegant and &C
compIished lady, universally admired b.
all who enjoyed her acquaintance. Sh'
& Git d 10 make a happy home
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-08

Col. Heating was empowered by the
Convention TO appoint a Congressional
Executive Committee in place Of the
present committee, whose term Of Office
or service has expired by limitation.
Attention is directed to a dispatch
from Vicksburg, received by Mr.. P. W.
shesrer, agent Of the "Logue or Cham
pion Tie" in this city. 1t will be seen
that the company guarantees to protect
all buyers from loss, as their tie is no in
iringement whatever on the American
tie"
AT New Orleans yesterday Mr.. H. L.
Smith, formerly a reporter Of the Appeal
and LEDGER, but Of late a reporter on
the Times Of the former city, shot and
killed q Radical leader named L. j.
Sour, who attacked him Oh Canal street
and firing four shots at him wounded
him in the hip. As base ballists say
one run for Smith, with Sour put out on
a 6y ball. The affair grew out of a local
and political article published in the
New Orleans Times, and criiicising Sour
in a severe manner
The number of candidates for State
Legislative honors who are soliciting the
suffrage of the people in Memphis, aud
the number yet to come to the front,
proves that filthy lucre in the shape Of
four dollars per day for ninety days dur
ing the business season of the year is not
what men are after, but they seek honor
and glory. AS Byron truly wrote:
"Great men always tcorn great recompenses;
Epaminondas served his Thebes, and died
Not leaving even his funeral expenses;
And Washington had thanks and naught be,
side"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-08
The barber shop OF the Puture

A Detroit barber has been thinking,
and planning, and dreaming, and in his
minds eye he sees what can be brought
about as 1901 as he has earned the mo-
ney to pay the bill.
he sees a three-story barber shop on
the corner, with elevators carrying the
unshaved from floor 10 floor, aud send.
ing them down again. Billiard rooms,
a gymnasium, summer garden, and .
dancing hall are in the plsns.
A silver fountain throws streams Of
Cologne water to the ceiling. The bar
Der chairs have niekle.plated legs. The
razors have handles OF solid gold. The
walls are mirrors, in which the happy
face Of the proprietor is reflected ten
thousand times. A band plays soft, sad
strains. Angelic whispers float through
space. Unseen silver fans cool the brow
Of each customer. While he is being
shaved his boots are blacked, a ten dol
lar bill is slipped into his pocket, per
fume thrown over him and a tailor meas.
ures him for "a suit Of clothes which is
not to cost him a cent. As he goes out
he is given a ticket TO the opera, a lot.
terry ticket, q new silk hat, a gold.headed
cane and a stem winding watch, aud if
ne offers to pay for the shave, the pro.
prietor of the shop softly replies: If
you has been made happy de grand oh.
jock am accomplished"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-08
The Pennsylvania Railroad,
THE GREAT TRUNK LINE
Fast Mail Route o. tie United States

will he most direct, convenient and economi
cal way of reaching Philadelphia and thls
great Exhibition from all secsions ot w
country. Its trains to and from iaNHeSIprhl
will mass through a GRAND CENTENNlAn
nEP0f. which the Company have erecten a.
he Main Eutrancet TO the Exhibition Grounds
or the accommodation of passengers VINO
wish To stop at or start from the numerous
large hotels contiguous TO this station and tne
ExhibitiOn-a convenience OF the greatesI
value to visitors, and Afforded eKeiusiVed Iu ~
ONLY LINE RUNNING DIRECT III III
GENTENNIAL BUILDINGS. Excursion
trains will also stop at the EAcampmebt OF
The Patrons Of Hosbandry, at Elm STATION on
his road.
The PENNSYLVANIA Railroad is the gEandest
railway organization in the world. IL con-
trails seven thousand miles OF roadway, FORM
inr continuous lines to Philadelphia, new
Work baltimore and Washington. Over which
luxurious day and night ears are run from
Chicago, st. Louis, Louisville, C~Incinnatl, In
d%ianapolis, Columbus, Toledo, Cleveland ana
Erie, without change.
Its main line is laid with double and third
tracks of heavy steel rails upon a deep De1 OF
broken stone ballast, and its bridges are all OF
iron or stone. Its passenger trains ~
eauipped with every known improvement iOI
cemfort and safety, and are run at faster
speed for greater distances than the trains o.
any line on the continent. Tho Company ha;
largely increased its equipment for Centennial
travel. and will be prepared to build IN ID
own shots locOmO ives and passenger cars a
short notice sufficient to fully accommodate
any extra demand Tho u%pequaled resources
al the command Of the Company guarantee
the most perfect Accommodations .ior. all III
patrons during the Centennial Exhibition
I'm MAGNIFICENT SCENERY for which
yba pen,, %sylvania RAILROAD is so justly cele
brSted p~res.uts to the traveller over its perlec
roadway an eyCr-changing panorama OF river
mountain, and landscape views unequaleu II
America.
THE MANIFESTATIONS on this line ar
unsurpassed. Meals will b. turnlshea a
suitable hours and ample time allowed 10
enjoying them.
EXCURSI0N-TICKETS, at reduced rates
will be sold at all principal Railroad Ilcke
Offices in the West, Northwest, Southwest
Be sure that your ticket reads VII
the Great PennSl lVania ROnte to tn
Centennials
FRANK THOMSON, D. M. BOYD. JR..
General Manager. Genl Pass'r Agent
1O-35d&w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-08
MURRAY & RIDGELY.,

IS Madison street, Memphis, Tenn,
Merchant tailors and direct importers Of
the very best makes Of French, English
aud German fabrics. We take pleasure
in announcing to our numerous patrons
aud the public that we have the very
best facilities for getting up suits in the
most approved styles, and we solicit an
inspection from gentlemen desiring ele-
CANT and fashionable fall and winter
clothing. MURRAY d RIDGELY.
IN
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-08
Memphis, September s. ls76.

Advertise 10 all papers containing the
advertisement referred to that the
" Logue or Champion Tie" is no in
fringement on the American Tie" and
that we guarantee all buyers Of ties
against loss from suit, and will protect
them. BoNHAM& MITCHELL.
Vicksburg, September 8, 1876.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-08
Excursion TO Iuna Springs.

Tie Memphis and Charleston Rail-
road Company will issue excursion
tickets to Iuka Springs and return for
Que fare-good going on both trains
Saturday, returning on either train Sun
day or Monday. Tickets will be sold
Friday and Saturday Of each week dur.
ing the season.
W. P. JOHNSON, G. P. and T. A.
I22-tkf-f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-08
Parents

Before you purchase anything in the
school line, cali at Mansford's and ex.
anime the
Patent Rubber C0Fnered Slate.
No more breaking of states. Will last
a lifetime. IL