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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-11-28
D. BIEMANN & SON.
Come one. Come ALL!

"F HAVE purchased this Fall and
w IL have now in Store and daily arri-
wing the LARGEST STOCK we hayo ever
displayed to the public
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[3RW GOODS

Consisting in part of Domcscs, Sea Isaud and
Hickory Shirtngs. Shcetings. Tickings North
Carolina Plaids, Prints, Scotch and Domestic
Ginghams, Linscys, Bleachcd and Brown Canto on
Flannes, Cambria and India Longcloths, (com-
prising the most popular brands-Ncw York
Mills, Wamsutta and Gold Medal.) Blankets,
Ladies' Single, Double and Breakfast Shawls,
Boulevard and Balmoral Skirts Ladies Cloaks,
&c., is complete in every PARTICULAR.
DRESS GOODS
This Department iy at all times exceedingly
attractive, being constantly rcplenishcd with
the Latest Novelties to suit the season, specially
selected for Richness and Elegance. and includ-
ing oil tho most Fashionable Fabrics in the
Newest Shades and Colorings, consisting Of
Black and Colored Alpacas, Pure and Nonpareil
Mohairs. Imperial, Scotch and French Plaids,
all Wool Cashmere French Merinos, NIohnir
Briliantines, all Wool Serges, Paris Stripes,
Satincs and Velveteens,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-11-28

Mm have now !" seose nd n' dpy aa ap naa
displayed to the public
ASSORTMENT COMPLETE.
Prices Uncquallcd!!
Dry Goods, Prints, shcctings shrtings and
full line Of Foreign and Domestic staple
goods Of every description.
Especial attention is called TO our large,
and well secotod stock Of ltoss Goods, in tho
| latest styles and colors, with q magnificent
line Of Black hlohairs and Alpacas.
Table Daniask, white and colnrcd. Towels.
Napkins, DoyIies, &C.; also the latest novel
ties in Hosiery. Gloves, Linen and Silk
VARIETY OF NOTIONS
Twenty pounds of Zephyr Worstcd, every
imaginable shade or color; a handsome limo
Of Salem and Charlottesville Jeans Cassimers,
and piece goods, so well known for their
choapness and durability.
A complete stock of the latest styles Of
Ready Made Clothing and Cents Furnishing
Goods, such rs Laundricd and Unlaundried
Shirts, Ties, Cravats and Bows, Linen and
Paper Collars and Cuffs, Mcrino Undorehrts,
&c., &C.
Also full line of Boots and Shoes, Hats
aud Caps, Saddles and lIarposs, Leather,
Crockcry and Glassware; Hardware, Groceries,
Bagging aud Ties, &c., on hand ut oil times
and which will be sold at BOTTOM PRICES
for cash or barter
Before purchasing elsewhere, we would be
pleased TO have you give us a call.
All persons indebted to ethor D. Bicmann
or IL. d. Il, Biemann, who do not make satie-
factory arrangements regarding their &C.
counts by January l0th 1870, may oxpoct to
have them collected by law.
5000 Bushels now corn wanted, for
which We will pay tho highest market price
in cash or goods. Respectfully,
ID. Biemann g. Son.
Highest market price paid in CASH for
COTTON.
October o. 1873 40
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Persons wishing to buy cheap and first
class goods will find it to their interest to
give j. HI. SLIGHA g. SON call.
Sept s. 1878 40
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WHlQ11G GOODS.

In addition to the large stock always to b.
found in this department., may be mentioned tn
fresh arrival of Nainsooks, Jackoncts, Organdics
Swiss and Jaconct, Striped and Cross Barrct
Muslns, Bobincts. Illusions, Birds Eye an,
Cotton Diapers. Irish Linens, Table Damasks
Towels, Crash; sc.
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together with the scarcity Of money, we will
sell our entire stock of these goods ut prices
which will defy competition. Our stock Of
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-11-28

W. Q. ERWIN.
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Quoted In the Presbyterian Church, this (Thurs-
day. morning, Thanksgiving Day, at l03 a. NJ.
All the various denominations in the town are
cordially invited to unite with the Presbyterians
in observing the day.
Mr.. A. Fischesser advcrtises Christmas goods
in our papor this week. Ito keeps on hand q
choice selection of candies, nuts cocoa nuts,
oranges, lemons, So, and great variety of
toys for the children. Repairs clocks and
watches at short notice. Keeps nice assort-
nent Of jewelry, suitable for bridal or Christ
.aaas presents. Give him oall.
hlr.,H. T. Poo, Agent, requests us TO give
snotice TINT the train on the Blue Ridge Railroad
will be rim on Friday next from Walhalla, re-
turning same day, to accommodate those wish
ding To attend the circus at Anderson. Round
"trip tickets, including admission TO circus, will
be furnished at one dollar and half.
The Edge6eld Advertiser still continues its
elegant portraits and biographical sketches of
distinguished Carollnians and southorners, hav-
Ding already had Calhoun, MoDufie, Governors
Hampton, Vance and Nioholls, and Generals
Butler, Gary and others. Printed on new
Cothrell & Baboock press and using fine calen.
dered nows. II Is the cheapest illustrated paper
in America; only So year. Address "The
Advertiser" Edgefeld, s. c.
The ladies Of tho Presbyterian Church have
5 eoently organized q foreign missionary society,
with Mrs. j. II. Riley as President; Mrs. G. w.
Moore, Vice. President; Mrs. y. L. Morris, SEQ
retary and Treasurer The society numbers
about 81 members; moets on the first Monday Of
each month at tho church; admission fce 25
oents; monthly dues 10 oents.
AT tho meeting Of the Presbyterian Synod,
held recently at spartanburg, the South Caro-
lima Presbytery was divided, and o now Presby-
tory, called Enoreo, WAS made out Of the ooun
ties Of spartanburg, Greenyille, Laurens and
Union. The South Carolina Presbytory Is now
composed of the counties Of 0oonee, Piokens,
s ( Anderson, Abbeville, Edgefeld aud Newberry,
b With Rev. s. u. Morris, of walhaila, as Clesk.
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MgGN0S FURNISHING GOODS
Attention is invited to our large and elegant
stock of Mems Furnishing Goods, consisting of
Scarfs. Tics ard Cravats, Ready Made Clothing,
Suspenders, Umbrellas. Shirts, Undershir,s,
Half Hose, Collars, Cuffs. sc. A full stock of
all Wool and Salem Cassmercs, Docskins,
Broadcloths, Georgia and Kentucky Jeuns.
a full assortment Of Groceries, Crockcry and
Glassware, Hardware, Wooden and Willow ware,
Stationery, Boots, Shoes and Caters. Ladies'
and Gents Ovcr-Shocs. Trunks, Travelling
Satchels, Clocks, Wall Paper and Paper Shades.
Always on hand full line of Tailors' Trim
mings.
Agents for the Weed Sewing Machine.
Wo feel confident that we can please any who
may call and examine our goods. Our polite
and attentive Clerks arc never too busy to serve
you, and will spare no pains i'll showing you
goods. Call and sec usl
Respectfully,
|C 7, RETn 81. CO
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NOTIONS AND HOSIERY,

full assortments Of Ladies', Gents ant
Children's Hats, Trimmed and Untrimmcd
Also, beautiful lot Of Hat Trimmings. consist
ing Of Flowers, Ribbons, Ornaments, sc.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-06-20

PROBABLY no one preparation has
received so much praise from Its pat
rons, nor is SO deserving of commend
alton as Halls Hair Renewer! We
but echo the voice of the millions who
have used it when we pronounce it The
best Hair Dressing IN the sD0rld! 1t
stands unrivallcd. Those who are af-
fected with diseases of the scalp &C.
compaDied with Itching or irritation,
find relief and renewal in this invalu-
able remedy. When the hair is in-
clined to fall of. moderate use of the
Remover will strengthen the roots of
the hair and preserve it, and if it cx-
hibite tendency to turn gray it will
restore the natural color.-[F Fulton
(Mo.) Telegraph.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-06-20

THEincreased demand orDr.Smith's
Cough Syrup has been so great the
past few months that the laboratory
for its manufacture has been taxed to
its utmost. We congratulate DR..
Smith upon the discovery of this rem
edy and the great success he is attain
ing in its widespread introduction,
affording relief to suffering humanity,
and expect at no distant day to see
him erect a large building-more COM
modious than the one now occupied
for the manufacture of his various
remedies. - Erie Adcertiser, DIR.
Smiths Cough Syrup is guaranteed to
prove satisfactory or money refunded.
Sold by druggists at so cents, or for
four bottles sent be express, prepaid,
for 50. DR.. B. Smith & Co., proprie-
tors, Erie, Pa.
Sold by Belding s. Armstrong, and
L. =. Seymour u Co.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-06-20
Close of the Ravenna Union Sci, o

Close of the Ravenma Union Sch ools
The Ravenna Union Schools closed
their school year on Thursday last
The year has been one of great profit,
and teachers, scholars and parents are
highly pleased with the marked pro
gress that has been made.
The graduating exercises of the
High School department took place
in Union School Hall on Thursday
evening and were of a very interesting
character. The graduating class was
the largest for years, numbering fifteen
ladies and gentlemen, as follows: AL
ice NJ. Robinson, Cora B. Wadsworth,
Katie Merits, Rose L. Richardson, Rose
Barber, Lille N. Norton, Ada r. Hurl
but, Clara L. Cook, Nellie Munson,
Della S. Kenward. Elsie r. Branch,
Charles III. Durham, Marion G. Nc
Bride, John p. Hurley, and Arthur
Seaton. The hall was filled to it's ut
most capacity, every foot of standing
room being occupied. The literary
exercises we're of very high order,
rejecting great credit upon the mem
bers of the graduating class as well as
upon the teachers to whose care they
had been committed.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-06-20

THERE is strong suspicion that Mr..
Williamson Carter, who was found
dead by the side of the railroad track
ago, came to his death by foul means.
and Rev. Mr.. Potter, late of Limaville,
with whom Carter had had difficulty,
and who is reported to have made
threats against Carter, is suspected to
have been instrumental in causing
his death. He left Immediately after
the occurrence for Kansas. 1t is re-
ported that he has been arrested and
is to be brought back to answer to the
charge of murder.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-06-20

The CATHOLIC SCHooL.-Thec closing
exercises of the Catholic School of
Ravenna will take place at Reeds OPP
era House next Tuesday evening, June
25th, commencing at eight o'clock.
The programme for the evening is an
excellent one, embracing choruses,
songs, speaking and an Operatta in
five acts entitled Maud Irving, or the
Little Orphan" The school has been
under the instruction of Miss Anna T.
Giblin, IAN accomplished and competent
instructor, and will show commenda-
BILE progress. The former entertain
ments of the pupils of this school have
been very interesting and pleasant,
and we feel assured that this one will
be equally meritorious and worthy of
the liberal patti onage of our citizens.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-06-20
DIR. Kings New Discovery.

The Worlds Great Cough Medicine.
DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption will cure cough in one
half the time necessary to cure it with
any other medicines. and it does it.,
not by drying it up, but by removing
the causes, subduing the irritation, and
healing the affected parts. For all
cases of hOarseness, suppression or loss
of voice, any severe chronic or linger-
ing cough, brochitis, or affection of the
throat and lungs, it will be found to
far surpass all medicines that have
ever before been offered to the public.
1t has wrought a complete change in
the cough medicines. Is entirely off
ferent from all others. Is perfectly
harmless to the smallest child. TRIAL
BOTTLES FREE. Regular size, 81 90.
For he by. Watsr.na n also by E.
p. Brainerd & Son.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-06-20
WINDHAM.



The 11th of June was an cventful day for the
citizens of Windham. The 171st o. h. g., held
their Bird Reunion here. 1t was estimated that
concourse of 1900 persons were present.
Bands from Warren, ,Kinsman andPalmyra fur
nishcd the music. E. +. Jaeger. ESD. of Wind
ham was President OF the day; +. 5. Wood
worth. SECRETARY, MI. Potter, Of Warren, Treas
urer.
Rcvs H. n. Stcadman and z. v. Wilson were
the orators. A sumptuous repast was served.
Toasts were given and responded to. A COM
municatiOn read. written by DIR. +. G. Apple
gate, relating to stirring scenes. He was an
eye witness at the battle with John Morgan at
Cynthiana, KY. June 11th 1864. Three boys
from this town were killed and several wounded.
The Regiment was called out for dress parade.
under command of Lieutenant Colonel Har-
mon, of Warren.
The Regiment will hold their next Reunion
at Niles, June 11th, 1879.
REV. Z. v. WILSON preached in the NJ. Il.
Church last Sabbath morning, and Rev. John
Tribby in the evening
The Ladies Aid Society of the NJ. f. Church
held u lawn fete ON the grounds of f. d. Snow.
Friday evening. june 18th. Receipts, $36.
The Congregational Church is without pas
tor OCCASIONAL
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-06-20
UNION SCHOOLS ALUMNI MEET,

One of the happiest reunions it has ever been
our fortune to attend, was the meeting of the
Alumni of the Ravennl Union Schools at the
Commercial House, in this village on the even
ing of the l4th inst. Nothing remained undone
by the afable and courteous landlord to make
the place OF meeting at once convenient and
homelike; and the attendance of members was
more numerous than at any previous meeting
of the society. After an hour of social inter-
course the society was called to order in the
parlors of the House, and briefly and happily
addressed by its President. Jay p Dawley ESQ,
Then roll was called and letters from absent
members were read by the Secretary; after
which an election of officers tor the ensuing
year was had, resulting as follows:
President. Mark W. Phelps; Vice President,
Mrs. z. K. Smith; Secretary, Miss Della Ken.
ward; Treasurer. Miss Hattie King.
Material amendments to the Constitution were
submitted. and, after discussion, duly adopted
by which the permauency and usefulness of the
Society were insured,
On motion the Society then adjourned to the
dining hall to partake of one of the richest most
savory and generous suppers which it has been
our lot to enjoy. The taste exhibited by our
host in decorating the parlors and halls of the
house had been out done in the preparation OF
the palatable "loails under which the tables
groaned"
Supper over. several toasts were offered and
pleasingly responded to. when the Society ad j.
journed to Citizens Hall, there to pass away the
remainder OF the evening in social chat and
dance. Nor was the social less enjoyable than
the literary sports of the evening. Music lent
its charms to minds busy in hap py memories of
our schoOl-days,'' and AN went merry as a
marriage bell.'' until - the hours were small
Happy in the remembrance Of relations long
since severed; glad in the hope of reunions yet
to come; proud i'll the work our alma mater is
achieving. and. under her efficient corps of
teachers, is destined to achieve we parted One
thought and one alone marred the harmony of
the meeting-sincc our last reunion we had lost
our Campbell; but. as one hundred and twenty
Of our members had assemble without its use,
VIC felt that we had abquired Hal, and more in
the numerous and superior class of IT'S.
REP.
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LETTER TO THE GRANGERs.

Ifmy friends will excuse me for neglecting
them so long 1 will try to write good deal.
My observation has convinced me that new
ground yields better crops than land that has
been cultivated for twenty or thirty years. un-
less it has been very cafefully supplied with as
much nutritive substance as has been taken
from it in the crops that have grown upon it
few years back 1 knew two farmers in this
town who had IA good profit on what they sold
yearly the products of their farms. But
they do not yield SO well now as they have just
had the richness taken off the soil. l went with
a neighbor by his wheat field u few days ago
On one end Of the field he had put bone-dust or
phosphate. ON the other end he had put barn yard
manure. Both patches looked fine The wheat
will be good Between these pieces the land
was rich enough, as was thought. to raise a
good crop without any manure, hut the wheat
looks as though it would not be worth cutting
No need to plow more than You can put manure
on, if you expect to get a profitable crop OF OF
old land. Meadows need something to keep
them up unless they receive the wash from
other fields that have been manurcd The grass
does not seem as heavy as it did before moving
machines were used to cut it. Onc-half the ex-
tent of meadow ought to yield much as the
whole does. The money spent for buying mOw-
ing machipes would put the harvest in the barn
in better orier than it is now put in. and one
third more hay could be made, If it was cut by
hand. Very often farmers leave their meadows
stand till they are dead r.pe because with one
hired hand they cannot get to them sooner;
they are then cut with a moving machine. the
stems are dry as sticks. the knife splits. tears
and pulls them OF, half the stubble dies and the
next crop is much lighter than the present one.
Nearly all the profits of the farm are spent on
farming implements. Something new is brought
round and the best farmers must have it. A
farmer in letter to the Tribune compares
threshing with machine with threshing with
a fail, and shows that most expense is with the
machine. Many men, who are out of work,
might have employment If more moving was
done by hand, and more threshing with the
fail. The sewing machine might have been a
great blessing to the mothers and sisters. But
when We remember how farmers have been
bored and cheated by agents, and the addition
al expenses that is brought into every family
that uses one, we can only sigh and say with
the great poet w Whittier: - 1t might have been"
AS the prOductiveness of the land is not as rcat
as it was some years ago, we will have to use
more economy than our fathers did. 1 often
think of DR.. Franklin's rhyme:
He that by the plow would thrive,
Himself must either hold or drive"
AtWater, June II, 1s1a, W,
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a....rsa. Abandoned.

Tic Bufia.u. Col y & Pittsburgh
Railroad, The old exc ss.cut from Broc-
ton TO Mayville, ha. been practically
abandoned. All tralt have been TAX
CT off the road. and 1t is not known
whcn the road vii resume traffic.
This leaves but one inc to Lake Chau-
tauqua, the Atlantic " Great Western,
as the B., T.. Sc p. formed the connect-
ing link for the C., G., g. & I. and
Lake Shore Railways to that point
Cincinnati Gazette.
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SHALERSVILLE.
Correspondence.

Correspondence.
Farmers are busy working their corn.
Pleasant showers last Sunday afternoon.
Do not forget the picnic next Saturday.
The festival last Wednesday evening at Mr..
Hurd's was very well attended and all speak
highly of it. The receipts were about $25.
Mr.. F. ID. Reese is repairing his barn on his
farm in the west part of town.
Miss E. Colby has built new dwelling house
this spring on the farm of the late Samuel
Colby.
Rev. Andrew Wilson. of Ravennr spoke at
the school house iu the Infirmary district yes
terday after noon.
Rev. j. M. Van Horn of Ravenna, will speak
to morrow evening in the church at the Center
The people still hold their temperance meet
ings at the Town Hall every Saturday evening,
which are well attended, showing that they
mean to 6 Hold the Fort" AID.
June IT, 1878.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-06-20

Our Fluid Extract of Smart
Weed.
Is as good, ifHot better and stronger
than any Smart Weed now before the
public, and put up in larger bottle
holding full four ounces. We have
sold it for years oyer our counters
with a steady increasing demand every
year. For Colds, Sprains, Bruises,
Cuts, Sore Throat, Lungs aud Chest,
it is invaluable. Price so cents per
bottle. Prepared by <. X. Thompsou,
Wholesale Druggist, Titusville, Pa.
For Sale by e. p. Brainerd & Son
and Ii. Waterman.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-06-20
DEERFIELD.
Correspondence.

On Friday. the 14th. case was tried to jury
before Justice Hoffman, wherein Mr.. Beach, of
Randolph. was plaintiff, and Ely Day, of Deer
field, defendant. Suit was brought on a prom
issory note given by defendant to Mr.. Belden,
Sewing Machine Agent. for Domestic Machine
for $3S, Payable one year after date. Belden
sold the note to Beech the next day. after which
he gave orders to parties on Mr.. Day to purchase
flour and feed from him, which orders Mr., Day
accepted and paid over the amount of the note
So TO- all of which Belden said was endorsed on
the note. Mr.. Beach presented the note Jor
payment with no endorsement thereon. Mr..
Day refused payment on the grounds, first. that
there was no endorsement on the note, and Sec
ond, that Mr.. Beach was not an innocent pur-
chaser and holder of said note. The case was
opened by Mr.. Siddall. attorney for defendant,
in very logical and bus iness like manner.
stating facts, &c. He was followed by Mr..
sears. of Randolph, for plaintiff in a pow erful
and deliberatiye address. After examination
of witnesses, and some very strong and conflict
ing testimony, the case was closed by Mr.. Sid
dali submitting it to the jury. After few re-
marks by Justice Hoffman. the jury retired to
deliberate and returned with verdict in favor
of Mr.. Day. on the ground that Belden was Mr.
Bcachs agent.
Mr. Joseph Taggart raised thirty three EARLY
Rose potatoes from one hill. weight Il pounds.
being the earliest we have seen in this vicinity
The Colorado bugs are making sad havoc on
late potatoes. but most of the early crop is too
far advanced far material injury.
The weather the past week has been very dry i:
days very warm and nights very cold.
Wheat, oats and meadows all look well. We
will have an abundant crop of apples and
peaches, but the grapes are done for this year.
Farmers say the wool clip will be light this
season. owing to the cool weather. 1t clips very
dry and hasky. There are only 1867 sheep in
this township.
There was Strawberry and Ice Cream Festi-
val at the Bartlett House on Saturday afternoon
and evening. About fifty couples sat down and
par oOk of u bountiful repast. consisting of
cake, pie, ice-crOam, Strawberries. SC. Mine
Host can cater to the wants of all those desiring
to live long and die happy.
On Sunday morning we had a nice shower
continuing till about p. m, when came a
heavy thunder storm, the heaviest we have seen
for many years, lodging large amount of
wheat. but it will be very beneficial to pasture
and all late crops.
A Sabbath School has been started in Mott
Town. Election of officers took place on Sunday
June 10. John S. Wilson, Superintendent.
June II, 1873. OMEGA.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-06-20

WE regret 10 announce that the ex-
tensive dry.goods establishment of j.
S. Smith was leyied on by the Sheriff
on Saturday evening. Mr.Smith has for
q score Of years been one of our lead
ing merchants and business men. Dur
ing all these years he has been ener-
getic, industrious and economical, and
has deserved better fate. But he
wae uuaoio 10 foresso aud avOi6 the
breakers upon which so ,.sny &C the
business men Of the country have been
wrecked.