Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-05-16

The Domourats hayo offered resolution
in tho House Of Representatives to invcsti-
cato tho Florida and Louisiana electoral
frauds. The Republicans fibusterod
against tho resolution, and no action was
taken on tho 18th instant.
Tho farmer who craws out Of bed ut o'clock,
eats poor breakfast, aud then goes Gshing or
hunting, or to The village ocrncr to talk politics,
drink whskcy, and rail against tho State os no
farming country, who takes no papers, and con-
demns book farming, and Threatens to movc to
Texas or California to get revenge on The State
That will not give him good living without
work, is dead weight upon the farming interests
| of any country,
| A man by tho namc Of Smith, who hns
been in Rabun County, Georgia, for sometime,
| is reported to hayo been foully doalt with.
We learn TINT his body was found in Chatuga
River, at Sandy Ford, last week, but has
since disappeared. Wo hopo this case will
bo investigated by the proper authorities.
Wc will publish, tho result of tho inycstiga.
tion with pleasure.
Prof. Evans is about to begin iustructipc
n class in vocal music in our town. All who
have joined tho class or expect to do SO aro
requested to meet at the Prcsbytcrian
church tonight, "Wednesday at which
time the choice Of books aud hours of study
will DO made.
Mr.. NJ N. Chapman, Deputy Collector, and
MIR. "m. NJ Brown, Deputy Marshal, discovered
u still in full operation near Fair Play somc
days ago. The still and beer wcro DESTROYED
| and tho disillcr arrested. The dislillcr taking
advantage Of the kindness of the officers, made
his escape. These officers deserve credit for
| their effective work
The dime reading for the benefit or A,lrcr
College. on last Friday evening, Noted, We un-
dcrstand, $3.50. We were no, able to attend,
but learn that very pleasant time was spent
BY those who were present. Several selected
pieces were read by the lalcs and gentlemen
OF our town with good effect
| In accordance with II resolution of thc County
Convention We make The following appointments
| Of an Executive Committee, one from each
| township:
Wagcncr-H. +. Alexander.
Seneca-M. W. Coleman.
Ccntrc--John W. S;hclor
Tugaoo-O. l. Walker.
| Pulaski-Wm. d. Denton
Chatugh-Abc Robins.
| White Water--J0mcs Fisher
Kcowcc-S. X. Cannon.
| The following persons were elected delegates
on last Sunday to the County Sunday School
Convention to be held in tho Baptist E urch at
this place OH the fourth Saturday in tls month:
From Presbyterian Church-Col. J. J. Norton,
Prof c. ". Moore and John S. Werner, ESQ.
Methodist Church-Capt. j. II. Sigh, NJ. II.
Manning and j.. w Daniel West Union Sunday
| School-D. V. Wright, II. \. II. Gibson and G.
| W. Sadllcr.
The eighth annual maroon of the Mounanccr
Fire Engine Company, day of social enjoy
mcnt, set apart for both old and young, will
| take place at the beautiful grove at Wcbcns
Spring. on next Friday, the 18th instant. The
company, dressed in uniform, with their engine
and hose rec, beautifully decorated with flowers,
mo;toes and cvergrccns, preceded by the Dixie
Cornct Band and followed by the 'King's
Wagon" wagon drawn by four horses bcauti-
fully decorated, containing ling and queen
| and maids Of honor, with guard Of six ourna-
ment knights OIL The sides, will parade through
| Main street to the grounds. On the arrival of
the procession at The grounds the company will
| proceed to target shooting. Governor Hampton
and other distinguished speakers of the State,
and also Of Walhalla have been invited to
address tho public generally at Q p. NJ. Tho
amnscmcn's Of the day for prizes will consist of
pole climbing, bag running. molasscs fishing.
clabber eating, swings, flying jenncs. turning
racks, egg beating and other interesting and
laughable amuscmcnts both for girls and boys
The band will intcrspcrsc the amuscmcnis with
music during the day which combined will
make the occasion very profitable and pleasant
ono Tic public is most cordially invited to
attend and share in the cnjoymcnts of that day.
After the maroon is over there will be pleasant
entertainment at Bicmann's Hall at u o'clock p.
| Nj. Invitations have been been sent and with
good managing committee and good chaperons
tho latter occasion promises to be joyous one.
| QUERY: "Why will men smoke common
tobacco, when they can buy Marburg Brothers
Seal of Nonh Car0lina,' at tho samo price2"
Townvillo Locals.
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