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The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1881-11-17
Hard Times Made Easy
r. H. Anderson & Co.
EHBEESTY. $. G.

To the rendors Of this we would ask you
to pay strict attention to our prices, aad you
will find that "Hard Times can be "Made
Easy" We will certainly make it to your
advantage to sec us before buying or selling;
and we take pleasure in Offering 10 our friends
and customers Goods ut such reduced price.
Calico, Standard Prints, % yards to the ST.
8 Shiring, G!c. per yardj Cotton Plaid, GO.
Bleaching, one yard wide, To-; Ladies' Hose,
5c.i Handkerch;cfs, &c. to ST. 25; Laundred
Shirts. SOC. to 30; Farmer sHiokory Shirts,
30c
We can sell Jeans cheaper than any store
in Pickens County, II to 55c. per yard
large Stock Hats from 25c. to So; war.
ranted Brogan Shoe, $i.15; The Ladies' Polka
Shoe, roc; Ladies' Double Grain Button Shoe,
$1.25; Child's Polka Shoe, 45c.
Always look at our Boots before yot buy,
and we will save you money.
1t is rumored that Flour is on the rise: now
II you want to save money, "cnll on uo'' We
have just received 100 barrels, and will guar
antee TO sell it at Greenvlle prices Remem-
Der this if you have to buy.
We are also, agents for The Old Hickory
Wagon, the best Wagon sold in the State. II
you doubt the veracity of this, we will with
pleasure refer you to r. a. Hester, w. If.
Chapman aud J. j. Wakelin,
Our trade is brisk, our profits are short,
and our prices are tempting.
AS. HI ANDERSON S& GaN.
Liberty, 8. e..
nov 10, 1881 8 6m
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President Arthur's Proclamation Ar
pointing Thursday, November "a.

pointing Thursday. November a.
WAsHINGToN, November The following
proclamation was issued from the depar,mont
of State to day:
By the President Of tho United States of Amori-
cd ProcLGmat!on
1t hns long been the pious custom Of our
people with the closing Of tho year to look
back upon the blessings brought to them in
the changing course Of seasons. to return
thanks to tho all giving Source from whom
they flow, and although at this period whom
the fallen leaf admOnishe5 us that the time Of
our aacred duty is at hand our nation still
lies in the shadow of great bereavement, and
the mourning which has filed our hearts still
| finds its sorrowful expression toward tho God
hetore whom we but lately bowed in grief and
| suppicatiOu; yet countless benefits which have
| shvwered upon US during the past twelve
months call forth eur fervent gratitude and
make 1t hitting that we should rejoice with
| thankfulncss that the Lord, in his infinite
mercy, hns most signnlly favored our country
and our people. Peace without and prosper
| lty within have been vouchsafed TO us. No
pestilcnCc has visited our shores, the hbuud-
| ant privileges Of freedom which our fathers
left us i'll their wisdom are still our increasing
| heritage, and if in parts OF our vast domain
some aHliction hos visited our brethren in
| their forest home, yet even this calamity has
| been tempered and in n manner sancliied by
the generous compassion for the sufferers
which has been called forth throughout our
land. For all these things it is meet TINT the
voice Of the Nation should go up to God in de,
won't homage.
Wherefore |, Chester A. Artt ur, President
| of the United States, do recommend that oil
people observe Thursday, the oath day of
! November inst, MS n day of National thanks
giving and prayer, by ceasing 80 far as they
may from their secular labor and meet ing in
their several places for worship, thore to join
in ascribing honor and praise to Almighty
Ged, whose goodness has been 80 manifest in
our history and in our lives, and Offering ears
nest prayer that Ills bouulies may continue
| to us and to our children.
| In witucSS whereof have hereunto set my
| hand anI caused the seal Of the Unit ed Sta es
| to be affixed.
Done at tho City of Wash hngton, this fourth
day Of November, in the year Of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and eighty one..
and of the Independence Of the United States
| the Que hundred and sixth. Dy the President
CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
JAMES &. BLAINE, Secretary Of State.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1881-11-17
{Fron the Barnweii People,
The Diabolical Contest.

We have received the subjoined contribu.
iiOns from few of our country exchanges,
which we respectfully submit &c the umpire,
the Mayor Of Charleston, that he may award
the jews harp to the most worthy. We would
tender to our readers an excuse for the pcou-
lar style OF the Grccnvilc News imp by re-
minding them that phrnscology of that able
journal has not yet been cmancipated from
the lingo cn"ght BY its editor during his Lii
ber:uu mission.
THE YORKTOWN CEhEBRATlON.
Yankee Doodle came to town
From Yorktown celebration,
With trump aud dram
And flags out Hung
And Civic Delegation.
Yankee Doodle Dood!c Do,
Yankee Doodle Dandy,
The nutmeg lads, though mostly RAIDS,
Wcii pledge in beer and brandy.
The Pcor'e.
Dirty Doodle left the Bay
Whcie Pilgrim Fathers lAndel
a baSur crew
Nc'er passed review
Since blackgnards first wcrc banded.
Yankee Doodle Doodle Do,
Yankee Doodle D"rum,
Their soldiers name is put to shame
lth the filthy til before 'cm.
ta|OhNa DpHTfHn.
Yankee Doodle when you como
70 DiXics pleasant borders,
We hope and trust,
VI come you must,
| lis NOT for trading orders.
Yankee Doodle DJod!e DO,
Yankee Doodle, Darling,
cts grip the hand--a brother band,
And not be always snarling.
iickenS Sentinel.
Yankee Doodle, though wore poor
Wen treat you like q neighbor-
To feast or fight
With all our might
With bottle or with sabre
Yankee Doodle Doodle Do,
Yankee Doodle Dandy,
To feast or pray the live.long day
You'll find US always handy.
[4JJevil, Medium.
Yankee Doodle hab enuff
Oh cole steal and ob powder,
| lie thinks it best to stretch his vest
Wild possum and wild chowder.
| Yankee Doodle Doodle Do,
| Yankee Doodle Dinkle.
De shrlmps am gay on ole East Bay
And de lager oh Bulwinkle.
GrsenpWe Ne,os.
The following from contcmr orary is rulet
| out:
Yankee Doodle, don't you know,
| Our boss is death on numbers?
He'll prove to you three ones arc two
And not disturb his slumbers.
Yankee Doodle Doodle DO,
Yankee Doodle Dngo,
! He'll prove our debt three millions vet
A fact, we swear, by jingo.
Columbia RegiSter.
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The State Fair,

While in Columbia last week attending q
meeting Of the Board Of Directors of the Pom
itentiary, We took advantage of the opportu-
nifty and attended the State Fair one day.
We were very much gratfod at the fine OK
hibit Of cattle, and were informed by the
President of the agricultural society that ev-
cry head Of cattle on exhibition came from
counties whore the stock law was in opera
tion. Mr.. Stribling Of Pendleton had the tin-
est display Of Jersey cattle we have ever seen.
Mr.. John Lewis of Pendleton al 10 had q very
hne Jersey cow on exhibition. Mr.. Humbert
OF Laurens exhibited some very fine Durham
cattle. The exhibit Of hogs was also very
good, being mostly Of the Burkshire breed.
The horses and mules were rather inferior
The exhibits in the household and fancy de-.
partment were very good, but the display of
the held crops, owing to the terrible drough.
last summer, fell considerably behind that Of
ssVeraI years previous. The variety and
breeds in the poultry department was very
fine, Mr.. Stribling also took the lead in this
department. The racing was Indifferent. OK
oept the l.oman chariot race which, owing n
its novelty, attracted q good deal of attention
and was very much admired by the crowd
Four horses were hitched to each chariot, and
they were rushed around the track at full
speed, lady being one of tho drivers. Mr..
d. F. Crayton, who has been the President Of
the Agricultural Society for the last two or
three years, deserves much credit for the in.
terest he has taken in the Society. To his
zeal and energy is due, in a great measure
the success of the Fairs of recent years.
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Recent Elections.

Elections for State and County officers were
held on the 9th instant, in New York. Vir,
giDia, Mississippi, WISCONSIN, Minnesota,
Illinois, New jersey, Maryland, Nebraska,
Kansas Colorado, Massachusetts,, Connecti-
cut and Pennsylvania. In Pennsylvania only
State Treasurer was elected. In several
other States only part Of the State officers
were elected. The greatest interest centred
In the election in Virginia and New York. In
the latter State, the Democrats carried the
day, electing majority Of both branches Of
the Legislature, something they have not
done before in several years. This is Of but
little Importance to tho National Democracy,
as no United States Senator is to be elected
from that State by the present elected Lcgis
lature. In Virginia, the result was Just the
reverse Of that in New York. Through o
collation. OF Readjusters and Republicans lead
by Malone, and supported by the Natio ional
Administration, the straight debt paying De-
mocracy was defeated Federal Office holders
were assessed to raise money for the purpose
| OF carrying the election. In this State, f. NJ
| Brayton, the Internal Revenue Collector sent
out circulars to deputy collectors, store keeps
ers, &c., requesting :hsm to contrihu.e
certain per cert Of their salary. Malone
went to New York and succeeded t. il soiJ
in raising money from some of tho Republioon
creditors of virginia. n por,ion If whoso
credits bc nronosoI r. ronr,;,,; :; a., .
OF the success Of his ticket. The Administer.
tion and the Republican party have given
him money and sympathy, and have made
reputation and communeism popular with
q certain class of voters in tho I1p;on T.
will now be in order for them to nttock tbo
National debt. How this would set upon thc
stomachcs of the bloaled bond -boldors of tbo
North, is amusing to contemplate, Tho rc =
suit in Virginia will prove boomerang to
the Republican partv. Vircinior,s doo,.oJo
tion seems to be complete, for the lowest c,c
mcnts in society have succeeded and virtually
reinstatcd the Republican party in power in
that State, which, with the experience Of tho
Southern States, is aickening to contemplate.
But in the end it nav nrove n blov.;no -,
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Our friend Williams of the Greonvilo News,
who is Virginian by birth, put his journn
In mourning for the loss of his native State
to the Democracy in the last election. The
humiliation Is very great. BIT: had all the
Virginians been rs true to Democracy and
honest government rs Williams, there would
be no occasion for any of them to feel asho m
ed Of their mother. The unhoy mongrol al
dance can't last long-the true mon of Vir-
.ginia will yet triumph.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1881-11-17
Atlantic and French Broad Valley
Railroad.

We are reliably informed that direct
proposition has recently been submitted to
this Company, by capitalists North, to build
and equip the road, under certain conditions,
within eighteen months. The conditions i'm
posed are such, We are informed, as the
Company can comply with, but other corpor--
atons are also negotiating with the Company
and il is not yet determined which of them
shall be awarded the prize. This. we sup
pose, depends upon the terms offered by each
of them. Senator Butler has recently visited
New York in the interest of the road, and
through him certain propositions have been
submitted.
We also received last Sunday, telegram
from prominent railroad man, with whom we
had q personal conference in Cincinnati, last
February, and with whom we have since had
correspondence, stating that he was now
ready to submit propositions to the Company,
and was ready to visit our section for That
purpose. We presume he will be in our
midst in the course Of few days, The
Syndicate this gentleman repI esents propo ses
to build direct independent through trunk
line from Cincinnati to Charleston. OF course
they own certain lines which they propose to
use in making the connection. Two other
powerful corporations are also anxious to get
control of the road with guarantee to build
1t, and it seems now that the only question
with the Company is, who will they let build
1t. The building Of the road is now Ger ,
tainty, and within the course of few months
we may expect to see large force of hands
put TO work along the entire line.
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TNEENSs 9

For subscription, $3.50 per nnnum, for six
months, rs cents; strictly in advance.
Advertisements inserted Mt one dollar per
square Of one inch or less for the first inser~
tion and fifty cents for each subsequent in
sertion. Liberal discount made to merchants
and others advertising for six months or by
che year..
Obituary Notices and Tributes of Respect
charged for as advertisements.
Announcing Candidates FIVE dollars, in
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THE First Forms" of Life.

JGRORAMus. sw
Where was first the egg or the hen?--
Tell me, pray You, ye iearned men.
PfRST LEARNED NAN.
The hen was first or whence the ecg?-
Give us no more Of your doubts, beg.
SECOND LEARNED MAN
The egg was first, or whence the hen?-
Or how could she come, or wherc, or whcn7
IGNORAMUs
fig for your learning? 'Tis fudge, I VOW;
II YOU can answer this quest ion now,
Tell me, pray you, ye learned men,
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1881-11-17
The Penitentiary

This Institution, which was u sourcc Of G,
much expense to the State under R,lical
rule, has become, under Democratic maun~o.
mcnt, moro than self sustaining. At tho last
meeting the annual report Of the Board Of Di e
rectors and the superintendent were brcparcd
for submission to the legislature: Thc report
Will show the following interesting figures.
The institution had on hand from earnings
and unexpended balance from tho approprin-
tion of 1880 $2l, ,l83.43, which amount the
Board were authorized by the Legislature to
use. The State appropriated $23 600, not o.
dollar OF which has been touched. The insti
tuition has now in the bank to is credit S2I,>
l0909, anu expects to realize from the farm
about $4,000, making $33 900 TO its credit
at the close of the present fiscal year. About
$2O, 900 has been spent for improvements con.
nected with the Penitentary. The Board de
clded not to ask for any appropriation for
the present fiscal year
The contract with John G. Seegcrs, wberc,
Dy the Directo ors agreed to hire him one bun-
area conVlcts for term Of one year, was ms
huped with his consent and a new contract
was entered into. Under the terms of this
new contract MIR. Seegers receives 20 conyicts
ior Two years, and pays So NOR tn per cans
it"' renewing the State ofallresponsibiity for
their safe keeping. '''
The Board instructed tho Superintendent
TO place with Messrs. Wise and Cahill all the
convicts which could be spared from the Pen,
itentiary.
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Sheriff S Sale.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COITNTY Of pICYrNo
oct 27, 1881

L
p. Nc. D. Alexander, ct al. against Sunsan
Young ct al
PY virtue Of n Decree of Foreclosure. nade
~ in the above stated case, by His Honor
der, at Pickens Court House, on Saledav IN
December next; -
All that Tract Of Land, lying within or neor
the Town Of Liberty, in said COUNTY and
State adjoining lands of Thomas G.. Boogs
9. W. Brock, Job F. Smith, Miro. Wakelin'
Q l.. Hollingsworth and others, contoin;nn
l49 Acres, more or less, and being oil of the
Tract Of Land purchased by v. Young. of
James +. Hendricks, except 48 acres sold off
by '. Young to j. r. Latimer, Trustee.
TERMs-One half cash, and the balance m
credit of IL months, secured by bond and
pay for oil papers and for recording the san ~
nov 10, 1881
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WILMINGToN, DBL, November IA four
year old son Of John Fox was killed to day
by bull dog belonging to John Doran. The
dog broke its chain, caught the boy by the
throat and horribly mangled him, causing
almost instant death.
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Living Witnesses.

The hundreds of hearty, and healthy look
ing men, women and children, that have been
rescued from beds of pain, sickness and well
nigh death by Parker's Ginger Tonic are the
pest evidences in the world of its sterling
merit and worth. You will find such in olmos1
every community.
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Notice to Debtors & Creditors

A LII persons having any claims against tho
IA estate of GEORGE HENDRIX, de-
oeesed, will come forward and present them
properly proven within thirty days; any one
indebted TO the estate by note or account will
come forward and settle the same.
D. L. HENDRIX, Admir-.
nov 8, 1881 8
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1t is expected that the President, in his an
nual message at the opening of Congress; will
pitch into polygamy. This is no more than
right. man with no wife at all ought to
condemn system which gives many wives
to one man.
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NOTICE OF FINAL, 1ETTTp1Irvm

NJ Office OF FINAL LETTLEMENT
~ Notice is hereby given, that I will app,v
to o. L. Durant, Probate Judge for Picket;Ss
County, on Saturday, l7th day Of Decembar
next, for leave to make final settlement If
the estate of DANIEL DURHAM, deceased
and ask to be discharged therefronn
STU hoBERT STEWART, Admir-.
nov II, 1881 10 .
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BY the time the public debt is paid the pen
sion fund will! take its place. There will be
several years of good stealing" after the
war bonds are cancelled.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1881-11-17

On Saturday morning the 9th instant. the
jury, In the trial. of ex Governor r. X. Scott
% iSr me murder of young Drury, at Napoleon
onlo, ,.S:. orought IN verdict of not guilty The
3Verdict seemed to give general satisfaction
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1881-11-17

AMERrCUs, Ga, November I0--Ed Par
fridge (colered) yesterday whipped his step>
daughter, Belle Holmes, to death. The flesh
was beaten from the body. Tho citi zens
threaten to lynch him.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1881-11-17

The supreme Court Of the United States
decides that railroad corporation ~ nno
State leasing in another docs not become n
corporation of that State, but carries will II
ter, SA'A '''"R- :
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1881-11-17

The Rock Hill Herald supports Capt. Wy
lie Jones of Columbia for Adjutant and In.
speotor General of the State at the next cleo.
ton. Capt. Jones would make most eff
cient officer.
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HEREWITH ANNOUNCE TO THEIR friends
and the public that they have secured the
large and commodious STORE known as the
HoLCOMBE CORNER, where they will be
pleased to serve everybody with FIRST CLASS
GOODS at reasonable prices. We have just
returned from market where we purchased a
full stock of seasonable Goods, including
Furnishing Goods, Fancy Goods, Hats, Boots,
Shoes, Coniectionares, Hardware, Farming
Implements, Groceries, and General Merchan-
disc, and we can safely assert that these
Goods and Prices will compare favorably with
those of any House in the up county.
We mean to sell Goods. Come and see the
bargains in Shoes, Tobacco. &c. Don't fail
to examine our Goods before making your
purchases, for we buy and sell for cash, and
can guarantee bargains in our new and fresh
Goods. Be sure to call. Yours respectfully,
Nh y. SMITH q CO.,
EasAey, S. e..
oct 27, 1881 8 3m
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Cur Northern Exchanges arc talking about
the scarcity ofsilver dollars. We had discov-
cred that some time ago, but didn't think il
worth mentioning.
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ANNOYANCE Avoided.

Gray Hairs are honorable but their prema-
ture appearance is annoying. Parkers Hair
Balsam prevents the annoyance by promptly
restoring the youthful color. 9-3
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General Merchandise.
EbAeEdt$ 4SNED d'K6RINHHGAE&.

All OF which | propose to sell Cheap for
Cash. or exchange FOR Country Prrduc,.
1000 ynrhs finest brands Of Prints
1000 yards J"ana. from Cheapest to i.cat
10000 yards Shirings. Sheetings aud
Cheeks.
% Pieces Ladies Dress Goods. Shaula.
C!r"s", l'onlerards and Flanncls, all kinds
nrs prices
My stock OF BOOTS anil SHOES can no.
DO e1c"llr'l IN quality price.
The fhrGrst amt hes, aslrc,ed stack Of RE!4
pf MADE CLOTHING over brongh, to tLl.
market.
l"rsu assortment OF Hardware, Pockc
Ar'l Table tutlery
My >t"ch OF GROCERIES arc complete. si
prices That dofy compciition-n car load Of
Salt nj Sl per sack
lie s'lro when you como to Eanley 10 ouli
m" SEQ me, for VIC are lIcadpuorlcrs foe
e'EAaiAA' GOODS.
Thu highest Price paid for Cotton. in Cash.
J. WYLIE QUiLLIAN,
RG4A%H.AGY. y. 4.
OCT -. 1891 8 "
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Raum will get shaking up whep his de-
partment comes before Congress. Will he
assess his clerks to silence congressman!
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NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
~ Notice is hereby given that will apply
TO o. l.. Durant, Probate Judge for Pickens
County, for leave TO make final settlement
Of the estate of T. W. ALEXANDER, deceas-
ed, on the Sd day of December, 1881, and
ask TO be discharged therefrom.
ROBERT STEWART, Admir-.
nov 3, 1881 4
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M "A n n G q g ID s.

M "A NJ G q @ IDS
As were ever sold during same length Of time
before. This may be chande, but think IL
proves the old doctrine of tho Survival of tho
fittest," and is an apt illustration of what
energy, low prices and courtesy may do.
Merit wins. If GOODS were not sold hero
cheaper than at other places, and people were
not better tfeated here, then nm at q loss To
account for the vast amount OF
GOODS ESEKNGa SOLID
Dnily to mon &ho tRere never here befo ore,
and who are being fhnde regular customers.
Car load of SALT just arrived ut 81. 90 per
sack.
Read my NOTICE to Debtors in Local
column.
H.. Re. HORTON.
Liberty, S. q.
nov 8; 1881 8