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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-01-24
Compost FcrtiIixer.

Compost fertilizers will become an object
of interest and Importance to our farmers in
the ratio that they study and make them.
selves familiar with the changes effected by
tho fermentation of the compost heap.
And wo, therefore; earnestly advise all
farmers to double their diligence in this
direction for tho future, md cease to expcnd
their money for that which they can mako
just as good themselves. We told you in
this column few weeks ago that one ton
of phosphate -four and ono ton of cotton
seed, compos!ed with one ton stable ma.
uure and two or thrco hundred pounds of
German kainit, for six or eight weeks, will
make rs good fertilizer as you over used,
and at ne.fourth the cost. Mcssrs. VIM.
Burriss, John B. Watson, G.. W. Long, G..
s. Mattison and j. w. Norris, mado aud
used fertilizer by this formula last year,
and are SO well pleased with its results that
they will use double tho amount the preaept
year. Although these parties received
thcir phosphate -four so late last spring that
their experiment could scarcely be regarded
fair one, rot having more than three or
four wccks to complete tho compost. Col.
Matt;son tried two or three ammoniatod
and could sec no difference in growth or
production. The writer made his compost
in the stable and did not remove it until it
was taken up to distribute in the cotton
beds. This formula has been successfully
used by Georgia farmers, and we could give
q score of favorable certificates from those
parties. II is really q Georgia formula, and
is the same circulated among our farmers
over the signature of "E. r. Painc, Score
tary Of Trade Uuiop.' DIR. Ledoux, Agri-
cultural Chemist of North Carolina, re-
commends similar formula for composing.
Phosphate flour is the base of oil com,
mercial guano, and when treated with sui
phuric acid becomes acid phosphate, and
that skilfuly manipulated with Peruvian
guano, fish scraps and blood, furnishes tho
ammonia, DO, to mako complete guano.
But it has been ascertained that the chomi.
oal action which takes place by fermentation
io the compost heap will render soluble and
mako the phosphate -four available without
tho use of aulphurio acid, which is 3 costly
article, and makes up nearly one-half the
| weight of acid phosphate. Hence, the
manifest economy in purchasing tho base,
and by our own labor and skill secure its
solubility with tho necessary ammonia, &o.,
10 mako first class fertilizer.
But if our farmers cannot bo induced to
compost with phosphate -four, then the
next cheapest ,feftilizor would BIO a compos,
OF stable manure, cotton seed and asid
Iphospbato, aud ifsyou canpot afford TO max,
la,compost of thah mis- II we'll with 9cottor
lssed table nlannsc and ot,scrapina naa, aas
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-01-24

The following letter from Rev w. G.
Mansfield formerly pastor OF tho Methodist
Episcopal Church HYDE Park, and at present
snttled in Lnwnli must convince every QUO
VINO reads his letter u',hc wonderful ccrativ c
QnaIiiics Of y EG&TIH;. az IL thorough cleanser
and purifier ni the hlnoi.
HYDE PARK, MAss., Feb. l5, 1870.
Mn. II. K. STEVENS.
Dear SV-Abnut ten years ago my health
failed through the dcplcting effects Of dys-
pepsia; rcarly 81 year later ! was attacked by
tyrhnid-!cvcr lbs worst form. 1t settled in
ms hnck. and took The form of . large deep
seated abscc.s, which was fifteen months in
gahrrng. had ,%o surgical operations by
the best skill in the State, bnt received no
permanent cure. suffered great pain at
times, and was constantly weakened BY a
rrofnsn discharge. | also lost snail pieces of
bone a. different times.
Matters ran Oh taos :,bnnt seven years. till
May, 1874 when II iycnd recommended me
10 y" 10 your Office. and talk with you of the
virtue Of SEcrTiNr. | did 50, and BY Your
hindGc"s passed through your manulnciury,
noting the ingrcdcniS &C.. By which vnur
rcm"1. is rrodnced.
Sv what saw and hcnrl gained some
confidence in YGorrlxE
commenced taxing il soon after, but felt
"Hrao from its effects; still porsevcred, and
soon fe't II was benGiitin2 me III other respects
Vet did not sec the results desired till
bad tukcn it f..;thrully for little more than q
year, when The difficulty in tho back was
cared and for ;sino months ] have enjoyed
The best Of health.
have in that time gained twenty-five
pounds Of flesh. being heavier than ever
before in my life, and | was never more able
to perform labor than now
During the past lcw weeks had scrofu- :
lons sweilinn rs large as my fist gather on
another part nt my body
took FEGETiNE faithfully, and it removed
it level wilh the surface in month. | think
should have lecn cnrcd Of my main trouble
sooner i! had taken larger d"ses, after
having become accustomed to its effects.
Let your pntrnne troubled with scrofula or
kidney disease understand that it ,nkes time
to cure chronic diseases; and, if thoy will
patiently take VEorrlNE. it will, in my judg-
mcnt, cure them. With great obligations, |
am, yours Ycry truly,
G.. w. MANSFIELD.
Pastor of the Methods, Episcopal Church.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-01-24
V E G. E T | N E
Am Excellent Medicine.
SpRINcrIEI,p O. Fch 28 1877

SPKINGFIEED, o., Feb. 28 1871.
This is to certify that have used VEoE~
TINE manufactured by II. r. Stcyons, Boston,
Mass, for Rheumatism and General Pr6stra.
ton Of tho Nervous System, with good sue
cess. recommend VEGET,NEas an excellent
medicine for such complaints.
Yours very truly,
G. w. YANDEGRIFT.
Mr.. Vandesrift, of the firm Of Vandegrirt
4. Huffman. in u well-knnwn business man in
this place. having ono of the largest stores in
Springfield, o.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-01-24
S p. DENDY,
Plaintiffs Attorney.

- To the absent Dcfcndlnts: \ Coruog,
Surviving Executor Of tho last Will and
Testament Of Samuel Knox, dcceascI Mary
Knox, his. widow, Louisa Grisham, wife of
Nv S. GrisbaIu, Fannie Hardy, wife Of
John Hardy, Susan j. Wright, wife Of
John Wright, Leila Lee, wife of jesse NJ.
Lee, Thomas Knox, Isabella Knox, Sannc!
Knox, james Il. Knox take notice that ;hn
complaint and summons in the above stated
action was flod in the Office Of the Clerk If
$the Court Of Common Pleas for Oconce
County, s. C., the first day of January,
1878, for specific performance, relief &c.
S.P DENDY,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
jan 8, 1878 TO
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-01-24
Our NIinister'a Wife.

- LOUISVILLE, KY, Fen. l6, 1871.
Mr. II. r. STEvEHs.
Dear Sr-1Three%cars ago was suffering
terribly with -in;.::r..r story Rheumatism.
Our minister's wife advised me 20 take VEcE-
TINE After taxing one bottle, I was entirely
relieved. This year, feelings rctnrn of the
disease, again commenced taking it, aud an,
being benefited greatly. It also greatly inn
proves my digestion. Respectfully.
Mrs. A. BALLARD.
l0ll West Jefferson Street.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-01-24
IMPORTANCE or HOME PApEns,


Importance Of home papers to the r.
county whare published 0Introt na oS
The home news is some that bhein tho !ov
cannot dispense with and which tbeyfIn " sasa :,
buy elsewhere. An exchange thusV,;.n ooIsoye T.;e
presents tho question: ,;n ot the
"For reasons the large cities can Trust {
out their news at quite low prices. i ;sss4sssA,
lies can bo furnished with knowledgaYtop 81 Z
the world for SO year and postaG8s Bn. u a
there 10 something they caapsof buy ia
New York or Boston-loca! -fAnattcr o,e of
which homo interest and e.A. Erise crow
it is the local newspaper which essss the
knowledge of particular necessifiM to
the value Of individual persons and
means. All the improvements begin in
our small centres become important forcos
by personal application and of public valuo
by the fostering care and attention of the
local press. Tho local press is such an
individual power Us cannot be easily swung
into line to the help of selfish outside q
purpose a towns interests are oil closely
intelwoyea with those home organs Of indi-
yidual expression and country enterprise.
Persons that neglect these for the large.
bids of city daiJies are like tho housewife
who negccts her own fireside for the cares
of other people. - s'-->r
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-01-24
VOLUME KILL. NO. 10.


before planting tme, aud it will give nearly
ammouiated guanos, at considerably less #
cost. We have no private interest to
advance by what we have said in this
article, other than the great desire We have
to sec our farmers prosper and succeod in
their business. s.-Andcrson Intclltgencer.
REST FOR TIE WEARY.-Wbat q
strange thought!-all this restless world is ~
seeking rest. Those who drag their weary
bodies home night after night, and fallS',
down upon restless beds, worried with tho
auxcties and cares of business, arc yet
seeking rest, and yet believe the time will
come when their desire shall be fulfilled.
The caro- worn brows you will meet to NOR 81
row are oil seeking rest, rest It is not 81
found On poverty, perhaps it turks under E.
the rich mans mantlo. And tie rich man,
all tho while, lies groaning upon his couch,
with cares. Where is rest7 What is rcst7
It is the divine principle of peaoo within
that comes from God. AS we'll seek roses
upon the pallid check Of death as rest out
of God. The needle never rosts til it. turns
to the pole If O little child is. frightened, II,
at Ills INlsy, he comes running into tho house
to mother. SsSi,j takes him to her bosom,
presses kisses upon lis hit bioss;, ios; md while sho
sings some lullaby Of love, all fear 1adss sfs{om
his face and he sleeps in peace. God wanfssa,.
to fill mothers place for the whole world If ~
it be misfortune or poverty, or gloomy fore
boding thnt makes one unhappy, God can r
give him rest, and breathe lullaby of love !. s
above his tempest tossed soul that will still
its raging. Rest, peace, is principle chat
lies within us and not without. Some, 4
sessing it, have rejoiced in their rags q direct
poverty; others, not possessing it., hasgn haagnase .
found crowned head uneasy. 0 that eys;os.I
anxious, longing heart would look aways sdioiu
Him who walks among tho golden lasrs. Low
Of Heaven! "Takc my yoke upon you lhomas.
your souls" River, conta
Sdjoning la
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-01-24

The New York Tribune says Secretary
Of the Treasury Sherman, in a conversation.
in that city on Saturday, took gloomy
view of tho situation, and stated that unless
some Democratic members from tho South
or West could DO induced to change their
views, the passage Of the silver bill was
merely matter of time. He expressed a
a fear that it would greatly omharrass the
government by stopping tho sale Of bonds 0,
all oassos.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-01-24

WASHINGTON, January 16.--Tho Com.
missioner Of Internal Revenue has issued an
order suspendng offers Of rewards for infor.
nation as to Illicit distillaton in tho States
Of North Caroline, South Carolina, Georgia,
Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas,
Missouri and Kentucky. Tho Commis--
sionor says that other aud moro effective
methods for tho suppression Of Illicit distil-
!ation inthoso localities are now being put
in operation. s.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-01-24

Fresh flowers nro etill regularly placed
upon tho grave ofthe Lee,s, at Lexington,
Va, and tho students guard is still kept
beside tho Generals tomb. Con. Lse's
'ofice is preserved just ss he left it Tho
nisusoienm which is to contsia Valcntine,'s
lrccumbsnt figure is 5000 StoE Ebe begun SSs
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-01-24

New York, January 16.-A special
from Norfolk, Va, says that the whole
Roanoke River country is laid waste by the
recent foods, and presents startling soene
of devastation. Those who have been up
and down the river say that the farms
along its course, for Que or two miles back,
are nearly destroyed. Farm houses, barns
and stables have been swept away, and tho
fences destroyed All things portray
a general ruin, caused by tho water Tho
complaiots of tho farmers are heart-rending
and real: Tho foods havo ruined them,
and left thom destitute of means to recon-
mencc lifo on their. barren and wasted
land. The picture is riteous one, and
must be seen to be realized Tho Roanoke
again menccd rising to day.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-01-24
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
.@ County of oconee.
ssy In the Court Of Common Pleas.

Sidney Davis and Warren r. Davis, Plain-
tifs, against a. Cornog, Surviving Ex-
ccutor Of the Inst Will aud Testament Of
Samuel Knox, deceased, Mary Knox, his
widow, Louisa Grishan, wife of w. s..
Grishau, Antoincttc Noyill, wife Of John
@. N,vilI, Fannie Hardy, wife of John
s&4 Hardy, Susan J. Wright, wife Of john
Wright, Leila Lee, wife Of Jesse NJ. Lee,
isabella Knox, Thomas Knox, Samncl
Knox. James T. Kuox, Fannie j. Wight,
(nce Knox, widow Of William kuox,
deceased, and his eight children, to wit:
u Fletcher Knox, Tugaloo Knox, Jncy
II Cobb kuox, Samuel kuox, Shoai Greek
KNOX, Matthew Knox, jamie Branch
Knox and Willie Joe 3nox, hcirs-at law
of Samuel Knox, deceased, Dcfendnnts--
e Gomplaint for Specific Performance,
Rclie/, tCc.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-01-24
70 the Dgcndunts ADORE nomea:

..VOU, are hereby summoned ard required
i to answer tho complaint in this action,
which is filed in the Office Of the Clerk of
Common Pleas, for the said Counly. aud TO
serve copy Of yoar answer to the snid
complains. on the subscriber nj his office. On
the public squire in WnfI,alls, s. G., witinn
twenty days after the service hcfeof, cxclu--
sive Of tie day of such service; I'D if ynu
fail to answer tie eamplylnt .witIin the ;inc
fforesaid the plsin,i'lM this action will
apply to the Court fo} the relief demanded
in The complaint.
& Dated Jsuuary ] AS7S.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-09-17
Singular Facts About yellow Fever.

A New Orleans dispatch says: Another
singular fact is that the first death from
yellow fever occurred on the 21st of July,
on street we'll paved and in the neighbor-
hood of the wealthy "a fact the more
wonderful when it is remembered that
New Orleans has very few paved streets,
and, further, by far the largest number of
deaths are on the streets well paved and
near the Mississippi river, while out in the
rear portion, where the draining canals are
reeking with filth, where dead dogs and
cats are floating around, with green
scum nearly two inches thick, with the
hot sun pouring down upon them at a tenn
perature of about ninety degrees Fahren-
heit, there has not been single death from
yellow fever Again, in the Third district
of this city, where there were over five
hundred deaths from the yellow fever in
1870 not death has occurred so far, and
the same may be said of the Fifth district,
situated on the opposite side Of the river,
surrounded by swamps and very filthy.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-09-17
A Very Strange Case.

A very remarkable case, occurred last
week which comes under the "Strauge if
True" order, and as the New York "Tri-
bune, of Monday, gives the most minute
particulars thereof, there seems to be no
reason to doubt the account. William
Gregory, 1S years old, living at NO. 2
Dover street, was standing at Water street
Peck Slip, Thursday afternoon, with some
companions, when deaf and dumb man
passed by. Gregory began to make fun OF
the afflicted man, when suddenly he felt
shock and afterwards discovered that he
had lost the senses of speech and hearing.
He hurried home and inform ed his parents
of these circumstances in writing. They
took their son to the Chambers Street
Hospital, where the surgeon in charge ex-
amned him, but could make nothing of
the case. He endeavored to frighten him
by means of a shock, but failed most sig
nally. r.
Young Gregory when at the hospital
wrote on a piece of paper that his afliic-
tion was due to the "will of God" His
parents Sunday had him at church, when
prayer was offered on his behalf. The
house surgeon at the hospital says that it is
one of the most singular cases that ever
came under his observation.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-09-17
BLOOMFIELD ACADEMY.
English and Classical School for Ladies'
and Gentlemen.
School year begins
SEPTEMBER End, 1878.

lish education. @ 20
Thorough prepar alton for the best Colleges is
made speciality. -
Students prepared for either Freshmen or
Sophomore year. "
Music, Drawing and Painting
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-09-17
Restored to Complete Health.
Brooklyn, Me-, Sept. Z, 49,

Brooklyn, Me-, Sept Z, 1870.
Dear Sir:-From early youth l was in
feeble health, troubled with humor in the
blood, weakness and debility of the sys-
tenn generally was unable to labor much,
and only at some light business, and then
only with great caution.
Seven years ago, the past Spring, had
severe attack of Diphtheria, which left
my limbs paralized and useless, so l was
unable to walk or even sit up. Noticing
the advertisement of Peruvian Syrup, l
concluded to give it trial, and to my
great joy soon found my health improving.
l continued the use of the Syrup until
three bottles had been used, and was re-
stored to complete health, and have re-
manned so to this day. l attribute my
present health entirely to the use of Peru
Wan Syrup, and hold it in high estimation.
cannot speak too highly in its praise. 1
have several times recommended it in
cases very similar to my own with the
same good results.
Yours truly,
CHARLES L. PEARcY.
Sold by dealers generally.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-09-17

Us jug breaking" is an amusement
IN some country towns in Ohio. People
meet generally at chuch, bringing with
them all the jugs which have accumulated
IN their households. A small admission
fee is charged. While one of the number
breaks the jugs with the hammer, the rest
sing songs, the "Little Brown jug" being
an especial favorite. Some of the more
charitable people put in the jugs various
articles and the contents of the jugs and
the money taken at the door are turned
over to one or other of the churches.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-09-17

ga young friend of mine was cured of
an Unsuitable thirst for Liquor, that had SO
Frustrated his system that he was unable to
do any business. He was cured by the
use OF Hop Bitters. 1t allayed all that
burning thirst took away the appetite for
liquor made his nerves steady, and he
has remained steady and sober man for
more than two years and has no desire to
return to his cups and know of num-
Der Of Others that have been cured of
drinking by it.' From leading r. r
Official, Chicago, Illinois.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-09-17
Something Mewl-" Money is Power. ("

Newest and best book on Finance. Notbing
stale. Old errors exposed. New monetary
principles discovered. No book like it. *
world of information. Monetary history of
nations. Hidden causes of +" hard times %
"crashes," Strikes" instructions, etc. Per-
1ect, symetrical system to cure these evils, sup
less taxes without reputation. No more bonds
EI.'Gov. Hardin, of Mo-, says: SIT Is of de-
cided merit" x.-StaGe-Senator Gatewood. of
MO-, says; sit is by far the best work on
american finances he ever read. Every voter
should have it, and "post up' for the cam.
paign.
1t is neat, popular = the book for the mil
lions Over 300 pages price ST so, Send for
u. Let agents send the price, less the ems
work. It will pay. '1d'f'' N-N 81 w
Address, DAVIS & FREEeARp. 328 North
Aniru STREET, St' Louis, Mo. 2S SIN
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-09-17

G8- Daniel Mayhugh was arrested on
Saturday, on the Perrysville road, Allegh-
epy county, for murder committed In
1867 He had but lately been discharged
from the West Virginia penitentiary, after
serving term for another crime, since
which time he has been passing under an
assumed name.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-09-17

Ok FANCY CARDS with name, 10cts., Plain or
~ Gold. $50 styles. Agents Outfit Ice. Hull
Il Co., Hudson N. Y. 3Sdiw
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-09-17
Our low prices are the envy of all Competitors

High prices repudiated. Never has there been
such time as now to make money by getting
your moneys worth.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-09-17

VaS American cheese is great article
of export. Only few years ago its ex-
portation was begun, and now we are send
ing more than hundred million pounds a
year abroad.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-09-17
PROVERBS.

The Richest Blood, Sweetest Breath and
Fairest Skin in Hop Bitters.''
GA little Hop Btters saves big doctor bills
and long sickness.o
"That invalid wife, mother, sister or child
can be made the picture of health with Hop
Bitters."
When worn down and ready to take your
bed, Hop Bitters is what you need"
"Don't physic and physic, for it weakens
and destroys, but take Hop Bitters, that build
up continually"
physicians of all schools use and recon-
mend Hop Bitters. Test them.'
Stealth is beauty and joy-Hop Bitters gives
health and beauty"
"There are more cures made with Hop Bit
ters than all other medicines"
"When the brain is wearied, the nerves un-
strung, the muscles weak, use Hop Bltters.'
g That low, nervous fever, want of sleep
and weakness, calls for Hop Bitters."
Hop Cough Cure and Pain Relief is
Pleasant, Sure and Cheap.
ga For sale by DR.. NJ b. Strickler New
bloomfield, and b. NJ Eby, Newport Pa. 81 At
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-09-17
TERMS VERY MODERATE.

Address
j. Il; FLTCKINGER, A. B. Principal,
S55t New Bloomfield, Penna.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-09-17

TSTATE NOTICE. - Notice Is hereby Civ
II en- that Letters of Administration on the
estate Daniel Ebert. late of Tyrone town
ship, Perry county, Pa, deceased, have been
granted to the undersigned residing In same
All persons indebted TO said estate are request.
ed 70 make immediate payment and those having
settlement TO ilITI7. .77t
GE0. A. EBERT, 81
WM. ID. EBERT.
or their Atty. J. E. JUNKrN
August 81 1878.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-09-17
Cured of Drinking.

Sold by dealers generally.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-09-17

WHY GO WEST? Send Send 70. for ,dSslo Delaware re
Maps. j. #. MANCuA, Dover, Delaware S6d4w
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1878-04-11

The Senate has gwen its attention dur
ing the past two weeks to the various
propositions relating to the Pacific rail
road debt to Government, which is al
ready sixty millions, and will, with inter
est, reach Sl22 ,0O0, 600 in lo9s when the
subsidy bonds mature. There is a prior
mortgage of So ,oO0,O0O on the road,
which is 1900 miles long, and is not worth
over S95,000000. 1t is to be feared that
if our Government does nothing to pro
tect itself, it will finally lose two thirds
of the bonds lent the road. The Judici-
airy bill, which is before the Senate, pro-
poses that Congress require the road to
set apart small portion of its annual
earnings, for the payment of interest,
and the creation of a sinking fund to
meet the principal at maturity.