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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1881-12-20
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A. ELO GA Ay,

Practical Watch and Clock Maker, in the 'aOltr
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mucca,
Will give prompt attention to the Repairing of
Watches and Clocks
Jewelry of all kinds repaired
All work guaranteed.
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tentinn.. myi4N
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1881-12-20

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lucky numbers.
First Grand Pr'ze-for Lady-One China Tea
Set, 40 pieces; on exhibition at K. W. Woods
store.
Second Grand Prize-for Gentleman-Ten
Dollars, gold coin.
Az Masks to be removed at II O'Clock,
midnight.
Ezy A cos.umer will be on hand with new
costumes, and at prices less than heretofore
TICKETS (each). h).....................$ Sc so
ar Music by Messsrs Hewett and Fuller
band
ar Grand March at 8 clock sharp.
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cure the same at the CENTRAL HOTEL, at one
dollar each. dl2td
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1881-12-20
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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1881-05-26

CoIuMBus, Ga, November 28, 1877.
DR. C.J. Morssrr-Dear Sir: sinoe learning
its value I always keep your Teothine (Teething
powders) In my house and consider II an indis-
pensable medicine for small children. I hove
known It to remove WORMS when all other
remedies had failed. NJ. NJ MOORE,
Clerk City Council.
COLUMBUS, Ca, February 8, 1878.
DR.. c. J. MoRrETr-Dear Doctor: We can
commend your Teethina (Teething powders) as
the most satisfactory prescription we ever used
for the loose bowels or eruptions Of our children
They have saved us many dollars in doctors
bills. Yours. truly, d. 4. Hatcher,
(Of firm Of MeGehee & Hatcher, Warehouse
and Commission Merohants.) Is
For sale by V. l.. Norman and Wright g.
Sigh. Druggists
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1881-05-26

gents Wanted for the best and fastest
IA selling Pictorial Books and Bibles. Prices
reduced 83 per cent National Publishing Co.,
Atlanta, da. mar 8, 16.3m
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1881-05-26

West Union Is aouriehing. 1t has now in
successful operation by MIR. q. A. Pendley
the Norton tobacco factory. Mr.. Pendley is
manufacturing tobacco In the most improved
mode. N5
Rev. Mr.. MoElhauey, the blind preacher
from, Spartanburg, viii deliver lecture in
the Methodist Church this (Thursday) after
noon at o'clock. ,Subject--"The heroism Of
st. Paul" The public are invited to attend.
We learn from our County Treasurer that
up to the 26th instant he had collected $S,O9l
Of taxes as follows: For State purposes, $l,lso;.
County, $3.50; Special County Tax, 5000;
Schools, $474; Fence, $l98; on Polls, $ll2.
The entire tax levied In this county, including
railroads, is about $25,800. The tax books on
the May installment close on next Tuesday.
Mr.. J. NJ. Mosely, from the staff Of tho Now.
and Courier, paid US visit Wednesday. Mr..
Mosey Is well known to many of our citizens,
with whom he served in Orr's Regiment. He
Is engaged In taking subscriptions for one Of the
best and newsiest dailies In the South and peo-
pie desiring good newspaper cannot do better
than give him their names.
Rev. Mr.. MoElhauey filled tho pulpit for
Mr.. Mann 10 the Methodist Church in the
morning and for Mr.. Morris in the Presby.
terian Church at night Of last Sunday. IIo
preached two capital sermons, taking for his
text in the morning the "Lovo Of God" and
at night Remember thy Creator in tho days
of thy youth" Mr. MoElhaney uses tho
blind Biblo. which is printed with raised
letters. and reads easily and exceedingly
we'll.
The friends of Miss Emma Hair will road
with pleasure the following complimentary
notice. which We clip from the Atlanta Post
appeal: We are glad to learn that Miss
Habr is considered by many Of tho Atlanta
musicians the finest pianist and organist in
the city. The rooms Of the Estey Organ
Company. on the corner of Alabama and
Broad Streets, were again crowded last night
to hear the twelfth concert. The
company began to be fairly warmed when
Miss Emma c. Hair took her position to
play Live Kings Bonbons. Her mastorly
manipulation Of the keys fairly thrilled the
company with rapture and tho audience
oould accept no excuse for it's encore. Miss
Hair won the applause Of the audience again
when che played the accompaniment for Mr..
Cady's "Factotum." Her last place on tho
programme was Hungarian Dances" which
sho rendered 30 suporbly that u persistent
demand was mado for moro. Mr.. Cady
finally presented roll of paper, which was
several yards long, which he said was 20 list
of pieces Miss IIahr was requested to play
this evening" She consented to give "IIomc,
Sweet Home" arranged for the left hand only.
The was the most difficult musical feat ever
attempted in Atlanta, but this gifted young
musician gave thorendition with such skll aud
pathos that she wos gr eeted with wild on.
thuaiasn.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1881-05-26

"WoAEN NEVER IF tho grabbed
old bachelor who uttered this sentiment could
but witness the intense thought, deep study
and thorough investigation of women in de-
termining tho best medicines to keep their
families WE'LL and would note their sagaoity
and wisdom in selecting Hop Bitters as tho
best, and demonstrating 1t by keeping their
families in perpetual hoalth. at q nero nomi-
nal expense, he would be forced to acknowl.
edge that such sentiments are ,baseless and
false.-Picayune.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1881-05-26
TAX RETURNS,
COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
WALHALLA, s. c., May 2, 1881.

WAInALLA, s. c., May 2, 1881.
IN Office is hereby given that The Auditors
office will he open to receive TAX RETURNS
from juno 1st to July Goth, 1881. The Auditor
or his assistant will attend at the following
places at the times specified for the assessment
of Personal Property, viz:
West Union, Saturday, Juno 4.
Seneca City, Monday and Tuesday, Juno 9th
and 7th.
Bird Abbct's, Wednesday, Juno 9th.
sittons Mills, Thursday, Juno 9th.
J. B. Sanders, Friday, Juno 10Th.
Fair Play Tuesday and Wednesday, Juno 2lst
and 22d.
Bachelors Retreat, Thursday, Juno 28d.
Westminster, Friday and Saturday, Juno Oath
and 25th
Thomas Powcll's, Tuesday, juno 28th.
Fenton lIall's Wednesday, Juno Goth.
Mrs. Barker's, Thursday, Juno 30th.
McDades Mills, Friday, July fst.
Wm. Rowland's Tuesday, July 9Th.
Little Rvor, Wednesday, July 9th.
Talley's Shop, Thursday, July 7th.
High Falls, Friday, July 9th. 3,
After the Goth Of July the returns of those
failing to return will be made from the best in
formation that can be obtained and fifty per
cent. added thereto. ~
All male persons from twenty one to sixty
years Of ago, excepting those exempt by law,
arc required to return their polls.
Merchants, Manufacturers and Bankers must
mako thoir returns strictly according to law.
Each lax payer, except when impossible to do
SO, must mako their own return.
All assessments Of personal property must be
'Ghc usual selling prico Of similar property on
Tho usual tcrms at executors or administrators
sales, at the places where the return is made"
J. J. SMITH,
AUDITOR OCONEE COUNTY,.
May 8, 1881 Zoe
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1881-05-26


The next that comes is the Sabbath day,
And then she's too tired to rest or to pray
A drought. very damaging to the oat crop,
is prevailing in our county. Cotton and corn
have been rather benefited, as the farmers
hive had good time for killing grass aud
woeds which came up with the plants in largo
quantities. Crops are now in q lne condition
for growing and with good rain will mako up
for lost time. Tho weather Sunday and
Monday was warm and close, with tho prom
ise Of rain.
H.W. Grady, Esq, Of the Atlanta Constitution,
acre is now In New York completing arrange
ments for the extension Of tho Northeastern
Railroad. 1t is understood that he will accept
the Presidency of tho Northeastern Road and
have charge Of the extension Of that line
through TO Knoxville. Colonel Foreaore docs
not anticipate the slightest trouble in bis scheme
and he will very soon oloso matters up and como
South to enter upon his duties as President Of
the Northeastern and tho line through to Knox
villo."
The Atlanta Consultation, Of the 2lst instant,
says: ave learn from the General Passenger
Agents Office of the Richmond and Danvile
Railroad in this city that an emigranls' home
has been established at the Perryville depot IA
miles from Seneca, s. c., for tho reception OF
immigrants arriving, who will locato on farms
in South Carolina. A large number Of imrni.
grants are expected to arrive to morrow or Mon
day, Tho 23d, and will be distributed as rapidly
as possible among the farmers who have engaged
them to oome, out and work on their farms
Tho homo at Perryville contains four large
rooms and will be very comfortable quarters
This ia tho result Of tho efforts Of Mr. A. Pope
General Passenger Agent, who is actively en-
gagod In supplying all tho help needed in The
sections lraversei by tho lines he erepreSents."
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1881-05-26
BUSINESS LOCALS.

VERY GENEROUS. friend who no doubt
has our welfare at heart suggested that VIC
change the name of tho Kauquta Indian
Worm Pellets TO "Worm Bullets" This
was valuable suggestion and our friend
knew that name would be more applicable,
as they certainly will "kill'' worms.
few nice plaid summer suits will bo
sold at low prices at j. NJ. Carter's.
The best -four in Wnlballa for tho money
it will cost you at j. nj. Carter's.
Good prunos ut 10 gents per pound. Best
oatmeal OF 6 Ia cents. Good Graham -four,
roasted coffee, pcach jelly. cheap at j. NJ.
Carter's
Ladies' dress goods and fne shose at ree
duccd prices Mt j. NJ, Carter's.
g. to Biemapn's and buy you straw hat.
The "Now Reform" unaundried dress
shirts is the best in tho market. Prico ST..
For sale by D. Biemann, Son 6 Go.
Now is the time to paint your houses and
remember that D. Bemann, Son & Co. keep
the best stock of paints and oils in town.
Royal Grown White Lead will look better
and last longer than any in the market.
If you want something that is good in tho
way of pure liquors 60 to Biemann's Bar and
drink F. W. Wagencr s; Co.'s "Old Grow" rye
whiskey.
Just received now stock of dress goods,
piqnes and lawns. on extensive line of no
tions and nice lino Of gents ready made
shirts. Egyptian or pearl millet seed, amber
sugar oaneseed johnson grass seed and pricklY
comfrey roots and q variety Of other seeds.
Something new Goldon spike tobacco, fancy,
at ono dollar per pound. Goods constantly
coming in. Como and examine my stock
before purchasing elsewhere and be COM
vinced am making my words true. Best
Rio coffee at six pound for one dollar, at
w. Il. REID's.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1881-05-26
THE VILLA MSTON
Female College

DESPECTFULLY offers its services to those
IL parents who desire to secure for their
daughters the thorough and symmetrical ou,ti-,
wilton of their physical, intellectual and moral
powers. It is conducted on what is called the
"ONE-STUDY" PLAN, with q EMr-ANNUAL
COURSE of Study; and by system of Tuitional
Premiums, its low Low Rates are made still
lower for ALL who average 86 per cent No
Public Exercises. No "Rcceptions" Gfadua-
ton, which is always private, may occur oight
times year. For full information, write for
an Illustrated Catalogue. Address
REV. 8. LANDER,
President, Williamston, s. c..
October %, 1880 6O-ly
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1881-05-26
PERRY, Ga, April Ia, 1870.

havo watched the use Of tie medicine
now known as "Swift's Syphiltio Specific"
since the year l827-over 80 years-and
have mover heard of a failure to cure when
properly taken. commenced the use Of ia
on my slaves. between 1850 and 1856, und
as also did anumbor Of my neghbors and ia
every case that came within my knowledge
It effected cure. In 1885 my brother-in-,'
law, George Walker, bought at auction a
slave not warranted Aftcr the purchase IL
was discovered that he had had syphilis for
twelve years. His bead was without q hair
on it. He treated him with this remedy, and
in four weeks be was sound and we'll, and in
short time had rs 6ne head Of hair as
was ever owned by a negro. lie owned this
slave many years, and he never had any re-
turn Of the disease, nor lost a days work.
This 10 only one among hundreds Of instan.
ces of remarkable cures made by this medi,
cine. In oil my past life have never known a
remedy that would so fully accomplish what
it Is recommended to do. II. L. DENNARD.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY, Pros
-prietors, Atlanta, Ga.
For sale by NORMAN & Bro, and Wright Slieh.'
Walhalla, S. c.
Call for copy of "Young Mems Friend.
May 5, 1881 25.2m.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1881-05-26

MANY combinations have been tried, but mono
with such happy results as Rankin's Extract Of
Buchu and Juniper. II yoh are suffering from
any arrangement Of the kidneys or bladder,
gravel, pain or weakness in the back or hip, get
a bottle--one or two will relieve you. This
article has been before the public for nearly ten
years and its sale Is constantly increasing-and
that with very little advertising proves
it to be an article of merit. We hove testmo-.
malls from some Of the leading physicians Of
Georaia, South Carolina and Florida and other
States, in regard to It's reliability as diuretic
aud remedy for the diseases for which II Is
recommended. Prepared only by Hunt, Rankin
g. Lamar, Druggists, Atlanta, Ga, and for sale
by v, L. Norman and Wright & Slfgh.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1881-05-26
Mayors ORr1cE,

LEEsDURa, VA, April 10. 1870.
Messrs. Hutchinson & Bro: It affords mo
pleasure 10 testify to the great virtues Of your
Neurnlgine for the cure of neuralgia and sick
headache. It is the best remedy for these
most distressing complaints have ever used.
II should be in every family in tho country.
4 Yours truly, GEo. h. HEAD,
Mayor Of Leesburg, Va.
For sale by v. L. Norman and Wright &
Sigh.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1881-05-26

The Piedmont Factory has declared semi
annual dividend on It's paid In capital Of $780,.
900 of 4 per cent. Tue company alsb has o
surplus Of 100000 from it's profits.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-06-09
Making Clover Hay.

PROM 10" Clover Leaf
Those who have not cut their
clover for hay while in the early
bloom, and have not taken care in
properly cutting it, have but q poor
idea Of what good clover hay is. One
Of our largest iarmers-morc because
his other work would soon begin 10
crowd him in his efforts 70 take care
Of all-began his haying much earlier
than any Of his neighbors, and against
the advice of several of them. A
large force was set 10 work, and all
his hay was cut in early bloom and
properly cured and got in. The re-
suit is that he has far more hay in
weight and bulk than he estimated,
compared by all former experience.
II is in better condition, because he
had good weather, while those who
waited had much of their hay caught
in rains and washed. This farmer
says the same bulk seems to 90 about
one-third farther in feeding than
when cut in n nearly ripe state, be-
sides having his stock looking in
better condition. lie has become an
enthusiast for early haying.
1t is certain that good. nutritious
hay can only be made by cutting the
grass early-before the seed is form
ed-while the juices are in the stalk
and leaf When left until the grow.
ing ceases, and the ripening process
commences, the juices become alb
sorbed in the seed formation and the
woody fibre of the stalks, thereby
losing the most valuable and nutri.
tious Of food elements. In cutting
the hay care should be taken that it is
properly wilted and cured without
undue bleaching by the action of the
sun or rain. II is thought a safe es-
timate in saying that half of the hay
crop of the country is materially
damaged and often nearly destroyed
by careless management in curing
and stacking.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-06-09
Young Chickens and Insects.

The practice Of excluding chickens
from the garden, especially in mid
summer, is bad both for the chickens
and for the vegetables. The Young
chicks will not thrive in confinement.
as in freedom, and the growing plants
are in good measure protected from
insects by the chickens. We have
never succeeded better with Young
broods than by putting them with the
mother, in the vegetable garden.
The mother is kept confined in a coop.
and the chickens have free access to
her through the Stats. She follows
her instinct in scratching over the
ground under the coop for worms
and grubs, and after a few days the
coop is pushed along tc new soil.
The chickens are regularly fed with
scalded meal, or boiled screenings
they supply themselves with animal
food from the garden. The chickens
are too small TO do any harm TO plants
that are well started, and yet they
pick up an immense number Of in
sects. The more highly the garden
is manured, the more rapidly do in
sects multiply, and the greater is the
need of birds and fowls TO keep them
in check. The chickens can 20 be-
meath cucumbers, sqnashes, beans, to-
matoes, etc, and pick the eggs and
worms from the undersidc of the
leaves, where they are generally
found. They eagerly chase every
moth and bug that flies, and if one
alights within striking distance, it is
sure 10 be devoured. When the
chickens are large enough to do in
jury 10 the plants, they arc easily re-
moved 10 other quarters.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-06-09

THE potato beetle seems more
plentiful and ravenous than ever this
spring, and unusual watchfulness will
be required to save our crop. Where
the acreage planted is small, daily
hard-picking OF the old hard shells
at the time Of their first appearance
is quite practicable, and very efficient: !:
but where this cannot be done. and
they are permitted TO deposit their
eggs, the crop Of youngsters which
will soon appear will bc destructive
Then the best remedy is Paris Green
or London Purple. These are equally
effective, and arc applied in the same
manner, We prefer the latter be-
cause its color makes it easily dis
tinguished, and it is much cheaper
than the former. In the use of either
we are decidedly in favor of water as
the medium of application. There
is no possible danger to be sppre-
hended from their absorption by the
potatoes, but we have known families
to be seriously poisoned by using let
tuce grown next to lows of early po-
tatoes in the garden, and to which
the poison had been applied in its
dry form. The wind had carried the
poison to the lettuce. BY the use of
water this is entirely avoided. OF
the Purple, one ounce TO three gallons
of water is the strength directed by
the manufacturers. 1t is best 10 mix
this amount with three or four times
its bulk of -four, rub this up to a
thin paste to avoid Jumps, and then
add it TO the water. The -four will
help it adhere TO the leaves, and pre-
vent its being so readily washed off
by showers. 1t may be applied from
n common watering pot, but more
economical way is to put it on with
whisk made Of straw, or fine brush
tied in a compact bunch, or part Of
an old corn broom.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-06-09
Paris Green on Potatoes.

Much anxiety has been expressed
In regard TO the consequence OF the
use OF Paris Green on potatoes, as a
preventive Of the potato bug. The
following certificates of an expert
ment, the past season, will be of in
terest, both 10 growers and consum-
ers. We may add that Paris Green
is probably the best and surest RENE
dy for the cucumber bug, apply it
just the same as TO potatoes for the
potatoe bug:
This is to certify that last July
opened hill OF potatoes and put one
ounce of the best Paris green into the
hill around and on the potatoes, which
were about one.third grown. They
were dug September !, and laid away,
without washing till October u, when
took them TO Prof c. o. Thompson, of
the Worcester Free Institute, for an.
alysis. herewith submit his report.
II. {. FisH,
ljG Union st., Worcester, Mass.
LABORATORY WORCESTER, Free il. }
srGruTE, Oc@ber II, 1880.
lESRY c. FIsn, Esq.
Ny Dear .Su-l have carefully exam.
ined the potatoes left here by you on
the 18th of October, and find
!. Considerable Paris Green adhering
10 the skins of two Of the potatoes,
which is easily removed by washing.
2. When the skins have been washed
and then thoroughly boiled, no trace of
arsenic is shown.
3. When the starch, after peelng the
potato, has been boiled, no trace Of
arsenic is found
4. No trace OF arsenic appears in skin
or starch after washing aud boiling.
Yours truly,
CnAELEs .. Thomson.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-06-09
The Garden on the Farm.

President McGregor, of the Ok.
ford Farmers Club-as reported in
the Farm and Fireaide, of Ohio, says
that we run too much TO the great
staples, and the average farmer has a
contempt for eggs, butter, honey,
etc. {; he looks upon them as small,
peddling business. The truck patch
will pay in dollars and more in health.
All the interests of the farm depend
on health, and the road TO health
often runs through the truck patch.
At n dish of red raspberries and
cream the farmer forgets his weari-
ness. Apiarists tell us that the egg
which under ordinary rearing pro-
duces the working bee, If put in a SUI
perior cell and fed on the royal jelly,
makes a queen. So the diet and sur
roundings of our children have much
TO do with their characters. Many
children have been injured by ginger
snaps and painted candy, but by cx.
tract of white clover and ripe fruits,
never. Many luxuries are beyond
the reach of farmers, but strawber-
ries they can have, and these he be-
lieves to be means of grace. He.
doubts not that hog-and-hominy has
often been the means of back-sliding.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-06-09
A New Enemy to the Corn Crop.

The Chester Daily Times states
that John Flower, of Chester town.
ship, Delaware county, has lost about
six acres of very promising corn. IL
had come through the ground nicely,
and q new kind of q worm, little
green one, cut nearly every stock off
even with the ground, and has neces.
STATED the replantIng of the entire
field. 1t is said that salt will pre-
vent these worms from making an on
slaught on the tender stalks, and
when the corn comes through again
Mr.. Flower win apply salt to it. This
worm does its work quickly and pref
ty thoroughly.