Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1879-08-07

euucutlon. hn uuurcsS on thlS SUBJECT VIII DC
delivered by Mr.. Thompson, Superintendent of
Eddoation. The subject Of education is recciv-,
ing much attention here. and we hope there will
30 large attendance, not only Of teachers, but
also of ladies and gentlemen TO hear him.
Communications for this paper must always
DO accompanied by the names Of the writer's
not for publication, but for our security, This
!, rule will be strictly adhered 10. "aSric on one
sias Or ehe snSet oSayainr1 let your oonmunica-
tions bo as brief as possible and to tho point.
IT your subject is one which can be written up
any day in tho week, do not wait until the day
before publication.
Chew Jachson's Best Sweet Navy Tobacco.
Prenchng ut the Wulhulla Methodist
Church on next Sunday morning and night.
Mi. Rice an'l family, of Florida, have been
spending sometime with Rcv. MIR. Riley Of our
town.
DR.. Smcltzcr is papcrnS and painting the
recitation rooms of tho Fcmalo College. They
arc much fmproved BY the Doctors taste and
Industry.
Call ih and 500 tho fine Office stoyo at Burns
and Hays. They also keep first class cooking
stoves at prices tint cannot fail to command
your attention.
A protractcd meeting will begin at tho
Wulhalln Methodist Church on next Sunday
Tho pastor will bo assisted in his labors by
able ministers from abroad.
The Third Quarterly Meeting Of the Vest
minister Circuit. Dr. S. B. Jones presiding,
will conyonc. in tho Westminster Methodist
Church on next Saturday and Sunday.
After eight days Of wet weather tho sun
lis again master Of the day and the weather
is very warm Crops are greatly revived and
promise better.
Mr.. rcndlcy advcrtiscs The railroad OUTFIT Of
Mr.. Ephraim Clayton at private sale. consisting
OF carts, harness, wagons, &c. The property
be seen at tho residence Of Mr.. John S.
Dickson.
Mr.. Seal, editor and proprietor Of the Sunny
South. II literary Journal Of tho first class, pub
lisled at Atlanta, Georgia, paid Office call
Oh Tuesday last. This is a good family journal
and is worthy of general patronage.
pnos tho grass grow2 Wo hear from all
scctions Il does grow aud unless checked by
hoo and plow will yield large crop. 1t
sccms to spring up, since the rain, like a
mushroom, ind will snon cover the land.
We have bccn requested to state that there
will be special meeting of the Mountainccr
Fire Engine Company at l}icmnnns Hall on next
Saturday night Mt o'clock. Members will be
nunctual in attendance. as business Of impor-
tance Will be considered.
We ale requested by L. d. stribling,
raptan, to givo noticc that tho Richland
ri.
Thursday, the lllh instant. ut 0 A. A., for
tho purpose Of drill and inspection. All
interested will please take notice
We are in receipt of tho official register of
tho Carolina Military Institute, session end
ing June. 1878. with circula, for 1879 and
2aSO appended. Tho above Institute is To-
Gated at Charlotte, N c., and had last session
scvcntytwo students in attendance. Col j.
p. Thomas is the Supcri ntcndcnt.
The best varieties Of turnip seed, the choicest
fruit-ilavorcd French confectionery, consisting
of Blocks strawberry, lemon and chocolate
caramel. aud last but not least Mantoucs Gle
giant cigars Of the following brands; Smashcr,
laGrandeza, On Hand aud others, always in
stock ut II. i. Norman s BROS +
Attention is directed to The sale Of the real
estate of Capt. William Steele deceased, by The
Sheriff, for partition among Tho heirs, on sale.
day III September next This is II large body
of land, Situated OH Colonols Fork Creek within
q few miles "f Westminster, and we'll adapted
to the growth Of cotton and grain.
fire occurred at Pcndlcon on Friday night
last which consumed tho brick storchousc occu-
pied by Mcssrs. G. G. Richards s. Co. Their
loss i'll dry goods, groceries, &C., is several
thousand dollars. The fire is supposed to be
The work of an inc cndiary. The building was
owned b. DR.. John II. Maxwell, of Grccnyic.
Mr.. j. a. Sharp and family, of Barlow County,
Georgia, are OH visit TO their relatives and
friends hero. Mr.. Sharp learned The art of
printing in the COURIER Office, and, OH account
Of his good conduct whilst with us, we have
felt Il kind interest in his welfare. lie has left
the types for the higher occupation Of farming,
and ho has our best wishes for the welfare and
happiness Of him and his.
The meeting of tho Board Of Equalization
called out larger attendance Of our people
lust saleday than usual. Wo hear of good
rains from oil sections with rcyiving hopes
among tho farmers. In somo places tho
rains have been heavier and more frequent
than necessary. but rs yet no damage has
boon dono tho crops by high water.
Mrs Potts reached New Orleans Sunday even
ing, July 10Th, during q rain storm. She is six
days ahead of time She has lost ten pounds of
acsh since starting. Her health is good. She
endurcd the Southern heat better than she did
that Of the North. Shc will certainly mako tba