Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1880-01-22
LOCAH MATTERS.

Mr. j. w. Shclor has been appointed and
commissioned Notary Public.
Sow oats to bridge over tho scanty supply of
corn. Red rust proof oats can bo had of G. L.
Reid h CO.
Let us all try this year to raiso our meat and
bread at homo and prepare in tho future to make
our fertilizers in tho stable and barn yard.
The second session OF Adger College
will begin on Monday, tho 9th day Of Feb.
ruary next.
Rev. A. w. Moore, pastor, will preach
10 the Walhala Methodist Church on next
Sunday morning aud ut night.
Wo learn That our young FRIEND Mr.. w. J.
Beard, has removed to Manning, in this State,
whero ho will continue to read law. lilo has
our best wishes for his success in life.
During last week we had several GOLD days
and nights, with white frosts and somo icc but
last Saturday tho weather moderated and since
that time has resemblcd spring moro than
winter. We fear fruit will bud and bloom 50
early that it will bo killed.
Mr.. J. c. Carter, formerly of tho firm of
Carter & Werner, of Walhalla, but now doing
business in Atlanta, Georgia. paid us n visit last
Monday. He is looking we'll and says business
is lively in Tho Gate City.
The best is tho cheapest, buy Shrincr's
Indian Vermifugc, as it is guaranteed to
destroy and expcl worms-tho chid's
greatest enemy.
Mr.. Carson Wcndclkin, who lives in the
upper end of Main street, has recently
added another story TO his dwelling house,
vphi 81, ntr;h hnto oI>
convenience.
We arc glad to learn that our Probate Judge,
Richard Lewis. has been appointed and com.
missioncd Master in Equity for Oconcc County
The Probate Office, under tho recent decisions,
is worth very little and this position will add
something TO its perquistes.
Attention is directed TO the advertisement Of
G. L. Reid & Co., Of Fcrry's fresh garden seeds,
Weeds sewing machines, red rust proof oats,
Avery plows anu farm tools generally, as also a
full limo of dry goods, notions and general
merchandise. This firm has tho reputation of
keeping only the best goods and sells at rcasona-
bic profits.
Miss Whites Blind Concert Company gave
two entertainments in Wuthalla MS announced for
last week. On both nights they had good au-
dicnces The first night was devoted TO sacred
music exclusively and the second TO instrumental
music and comic songs and melodies. Our pco-
pie were we'll pleased with the performance and
VIC wish them success wherever they may 20.
Tho election for Intcndant and six wardcns
for the town of Walhalla, held last Monday.
excited very little interest. The entire ticket as
nominated was elected, there being no opposition
ticket The result was as follows: For Intend
ant-lion d. Bicmann received SO votes. For
Wardens-C. l.. Reid received 5G votes, @. Wen
delkn 5G votes, \. Fiachcsscr 55 votes, j. Il.
Hendrix So votes, Wesley Pitchford 55 votes W.
G. Erwin 81 votes, scattering !.
We have received from Col J. ". Livingston
long and elaborate reply TO our editorial OF
Z last week Oh the Columbia Canal Act. We
regret that VIC unable 10 insert it in this ssuc
but advertisements and other communications
ahead of it have crowded ont some editorial
matter. We will give il circulation in our next
issue with pleasure.
The revenue force, which has been stationed,
here for some time, were heavily reinforced oil
last Saturday, and on Sunday morning, unlc,
command Of Col Johnson, left for Rabun County,
Ga, on hunt for illicit disillcrs. 1t is
rumored that the revenue force has been sho,
at several times by the moonshincrs, with what
effect il is not stated.
On tho 10th instant twenty six nppli
cants were examined before The Supreme
Court for admission to the bar, twenty five
of whom passed and received certificates.
Among them We arc pleased to ncution
Mcssrs. Joseph W. Shrlor and II. a. H..
IN NJ
Boggs, Of Pckens G. H. These young
gentlemen, wc hear, stood excellent cxami.
nations and have our best wishes in their
chosen profession They will not find it a
bed of roses, but it is profession in Which
good man may accomplish much good.
The Air Line Railroad has paid two years
Of back taxes without the penalty, rs provided
in ihc Act of the last Legislature. From this
there will be about 81 800, to be applied to the
past Indebtedness Of the county. After this is
done the county debt will be over $l,4O0, rs it
was about $4,000 in all, instead of $4,000, as
VIC stated sometime back. We arc obliged to
fall behind next year by reason of an expensive
court rs also from the fact that the valuation of
property as basis Of taxation has been largely
reduced. An extra levy of one mill would have
cleared off our county debt.
Mr.. 7. o. Dowd hns OH exhibition at Bicmann's
1Ietel n collection Of beautiful miniature paint
lngs in oil coors. The art is new one, having
been patented in January, 1870, and is certainly
an accomplishment which can be made pleasant
useful and profitable, especially to ladies. The
ground work of the picture is photograph,
but it presents very different appearance after
tho application of Mr.. Dowd's art, being