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The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1885-12-03
Dead

The death of Vice President Hendricks.
which occurred at his residence in Indi.
annapolis, on the Oath ult., has cast q
gloom over the nation. He was respec.
Led by oil political parties, and was aoce,
ded by his political opponents to be "an
honest jurist, nm able and incorruptible
statesman and wise politician, whose
record as Senator, Redresantative, Com
missioner snd State Legislator i" pure
and untarnished."
Thomas A. Hendricks was born in
Mushingum County, Ohio, the 7th of
September 1919, but soon afterwards his
father remoevd to Indiana, where
young Hendricks grew to manhood and
became distinguished as lawyer and
statesman.
MIR. Hendricks studied law in the Of
tice OF his uncle, Judge Thompson, at
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Having
naturally legal mind and q thorough
mastery OF the elementary principals and
the minutiae of the practice of law, he
was alfTays ready in any cause without
any special preparation. It is said of
him, that che was remarkable for the
readiness with which he gathered up and
gotwell in hand the questions both of
law and of fact, and in this readiness no
advocate in the country excelled him
and very few eqnalled him." a.a
Mr.. Hendricks held many and varied
positions in public life, but is mostly
known to tho people of the South as the
Vice. e-President, who was elected with
Mr. Iilden as President, in 1876, and
as the Vice President, whose death, so
early after installation in office, this
great government mourns. ".
Alter a long career as q public servant.
his integrity rs private citizen and as
aen official is questioned by none.
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The Governors Message, and
Circuit Courts.

The message Of Govorner Thompson
is an able and lucid State document as
are all the Governors pspezB. Among
other things he refers to tire Trial Justice
SYSTEM, aad points out, that, with their
limited powers, these courts cannot give
the proper relief to the Courts of General
Sessions, and therefore recommends eth.
or tho establishment of County Courts,
or the creation Of one or more additions,
Judicial Circuits within the State. He
believes the latter course the best remedy
under the circumstances. We believe
30 too.
A County Court, besides being more
expensive, has other Questionable fea
lures, and would not answer the end for
which it was created. Instead of reduc-
ing the busines of the Sessions Court, il
would be more likely to increase the bus
mess by interminable appeals; for these
courts being established at the Court
House, every criminal would employ a
lawyer, and these pugnacious gentlemen,
feeling aggrieved ut every adverse decis-
ion, would, as q matter of course, "take
his case up" Hence, instead of giving
relief, these courts would crowd the higher
courts and clog the wheels of justice; for
many little cases which are now tried by
Trial Justices in all parts of the County
and finally disposed of by them, would
then find their way into the Superior
Court.
In addition to the fact that the estab
llshment of n now circuit would be less
expensive, n strong reason why it should
be established is the great demand for
one. Our Circuit Judges nre over worked,
and in their haste they cannot give that
deliberation to n case thnt its importance
sometimes demands; and either decide
upon superficial examination of the
questions evolved, or keeps the papers
until both lawyers and Htigants are out
of Ill pacience.
Many appeals follow when case is
decided without deliberation, and valu-
able Interests suffer when the papers are
kept beyond reasonable time. Hence,
III either event, there are unavoidable
and vexatious delays or expensive ap-
petls entailod upon the litigants. This
state of affairs does not result from an
inefficient judiciary. On the contrary
we have TN able, conscientious, and
learned corps of Circuit Judges; but the
fact of the business is that they have too
much to do. They are overworked.
They go to place and find the docket
crowded; they have only limited time
to give and are anxious 20 clear the dock
ct before leaving, and hence. court, law
yers and jurors 60 at it with rush,
work hard, deliberate little, and when
the rubbish of the court is cleared away,
many cases find their way into the ap-
peel court that otherwise would not We
think the Governors head is level upon
this question, and we trust the Legisla-
ture will adopt his suggestion.
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YaIuable Medical treaties

The edition for 1885 Of the sterling
Medical Annual, known as Hostetter's
Almanac, is now ready, and may be OBJ
tanned, free Of cost, of druggists ond gen.
eral country dealers in oil parts of the
United States, Mexico, and indeed in
every civilized portion of the Western
Hemisphere. This almanac has been
issued regularly at the commencement
OF every year for over one fifth of cen
tury. 1t combines, with the soundest
practical advice for the preservation and
restoration of health, large amount OF
interesting and amusing light reading,
and the calendar, astronomical caicula
tions, chronological items, &C., are pre-
pared with great care, and will be found
entirely accurate. The issue of Hostel
tors Almanac for 1886 will probably be
the largest edition of medical work
ever published i'll any country. The
proprietors, Messrs. Hostetter & Co.,
Pittsburgh, Pa, on receipt of two cent
stamp, will forward acopy by mail to
any person who cannot procure one in
his neighborhood.
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The Excuse was Sufficient.

BosroN, Nov. 19.-There was an
interesting scene in the equity ses
sion of the supreme court yesterday
Judge Devens was on the bench, and
the case was petition for O writ OF
habeas corpus, the petitioner being
represented by a young lawyer. The
case was set down for hearing at s
p. NJ.
Young lawyer: I can't be present
at that hour.
Judge: You are member of the
bar?
Young Lawyer: I am your honor.
Judge: 1t must be q very Dress.
ing engagement that prevents You
from attending when your case is
assigned.
Young Lawyer Enormously and
feebly): I'm to be married at that
hour.
Judge Devens is q bachelor, and
it took him moment to understand
the excuse, but when he did he sai,l
the excuse was sufficient. If the
lawyer had lived anywhere hear
Greenville he would have gone to
Sloan Bros. and secured paints and
oils for his new house and grass seed
for his lawn before he could have
faced the minister.
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These are Solid Facts.

The best blood purifier and system regu-
lator ever placed within the roach of suffer
ting humanity, truly is Electric Bittrrs liz
activity Of the Liver, Dilousneas, Jaundice
Constipation Weak Kidueys, or any disease
of the urinary organs, or whoever requires
m appetizer, tonic or mid stimulant, will
always find Electric B,ters the best and
only certain cure known. They act surely
and quickly, every bottle gunrnn teed 10 give
satisfaction or money Refunded Sold n,
fifty cents bottle by DR.. g. W. Earle.
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Editorial Correspondence.
ConuMB1A, s. c., Nov. 26, 1885

DEAR SENTINEL: Last Tuesday morn
ing it did not look much like the Leeis-
ihtnre' OF South Carolina was about to
aonvene- The city seemed dull and
quiet, and there was NO rushing to and
mo seeking appointments. No one
seemed anxious or nervouse over his
destiny. The fewest number of men,
bers have anything special which they
desire to press. Everything seems to
indicate quiet and easy going session,
and considerable progress has been made
upon the business continued last sos.
sion.
The Governors mosseage is most
carefully prepared document and has
elected much praise for its clear and
concise statement of our condition and
necessities as State.
Special attention is called to the i'm
portance of on appropriation for the
benefit of disabled Confederate soldiers
which is generally made, but in the
present condition of the States finances,
this appropriation is apt to be small to
have much effect.
The tax bill is mentioned with the
same recommendations given to this
subject last year. The bill rs submitted
will pass with some notifications, but
in the rush and hurry which Of necessi-
ty will attend its consideration, very
imperfect system is expected to result.
The General Assembly ought not to
have adjourned last winter until this
measure had been fully considered. The
Governor urges tho Importance of SIM
Plifying the tax laws, but the short time
to be devoted to its consideration will be
more than apt to mystify.
The Penitentiary is no longor the pro-
ftable institution which it once was.
The new law, requiring the conviots,
while at work on contracts, to be under
the immediate supervision and control of
an officer of the Penitentiary, has made
1t next to impossible, to hire them out to
any advantage; hence tho great reduction
III revenue from this source But while
it has reduced the revenue of the State,
it may have raised her credit for human
ity.
Nhe recommendation that tho State
purchase land for agricultural purposes,
to be cultivated by the convicts, meets
with approval from many Of the legisla-
tors, and seems to be warranted by
the experiments already tried.
The continuance of work on the canal
is urged, with perhaps more propriety
than ever before, for with the limited
amounts appropriated to it in the last
year, much progress seems to have been
made, but to Pickens County man it
still has the appearance of o wild oat
scheme. About five-eighths Of the work
necessary for completion has been per
formed.
The tax system and the Improvement
of our courts arc the main issues before
this Assembly. There is no doubt that
Che University will receive it's share OF
attention, but so far it has boon little
discussed among the members.
1t is thought that ON extra session will
he necessary, for the purpose Of appor-
toning the representatives according to
the census, which may, in the mean time,
be ordered by the Governor, unless the
appropriation be refused, as it WAS last
winter. n.
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a Remarkable Escape.

Mrs. Mary A. Daily, of Tunkhannock, Pa,
was afflicted for six years with Asthma and
Bronchitis, during which time the best ply
sicians could give no relief. Her life was
despaired of, until in Inst October she pro.
cured Bottle Of DR.. Kings New Discovery
when immediate relief was felt, and by con
tinuing its use for short time she was com.
pletely cured, gaining in flesh 5Olbs., in O
few months.
Free Trial Bottles Of this certain cure OF
all Throat and Lung Diseases nj DIR. g. W.
Enrle's Drug Store. Large Bottles 81. co.
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LADIES' Kid, Goat, Glove Kid c,or.
Tops, Dongola, Pebble, Glove CoIf Veal
Calf, Kip, and A. Calf, Shoes in button
and lace of all qualities and styles.
MlSSES-All the above in Misses sizes
school wear i
C1lILORENS'-In Childrens' Shoeg
select styles best adapted to developc the
muscles OF the feet and at the Same time
and qualities. : '">'e"
MENS-oBootso Of best tanncry calf with
single ana and double uppers, plain and
box toes. - pam anu
French Kip Boots, plain and boy ;oes
wax Zip, T. Calf and s. Kip Boots
with peg and screw bottoms. N0''o'
MEMS Dress Shoes of best French C..f
nan na11d%.sGwed' % made in CoDgress, Button
My English Waukenphast Shoes are the
best on the market. ''''
can furnish Hand-sewed, cork sole
shoes in Congress Lace or Button.
Best American Calf Shoes of INV ot,,,o
quality and price. '''''
Frcuch Kip Planter Ties uncoualled for
comfort and wearing qualities. NN '0'
MEMS Heavy Goods. Ioffer o s,oo,. x
0hocs tor everyday wear of pteat ey.
ccllence. VI 5ie"' eN-
E6rfogans, high and medium cut, of P.
Gait lined and unlincd.
ZIP and Wax Brogans, high and medium
CUT peg aud screw bottoms, pIain and
TOP soles' made of first quality stock.
bO IS-Boots and Shoes, running In oIeI-
ny ana style with Mems Goods, at un-
usually low prices. -. t.
nave everything usually kept in a First
Class Boot and Shoe Store.
many years experience as n filter,
enables me to aid those who have tender
feet in selecting Shoes for comfort. Weak
ankles can be strengthened and defornity
Of feet prevented by the aid of an expo-
rienced filter. give my personal attcn.,
ion to this branch of my business.
&c. g. MORGAN,
Successor to Abe, and 3lorgsls.
sent % 1885 @r
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Registration Notice,

NOTICE is hereby given that the Booko
~ of Regiciration for Pickons CoUnty
will be oprne2 at Pickcns c. H., on the
first Monday in each month to enable snch
persons to register as have acquired the
right since the last general election. to
transfer such as have changed their real.
dence, and to renew lost and defaccd Ger
tiicates until and including the first Mon.
day in July, 1886, when tbe law reoniTns
the Books closed, except for the PURPOSES
hereinafter mentioned, namely: Lost and
defaced certificates may be renewed mill
thirty days before the general election, and
young men coming of age after the clos.
ing OF the Books may register until the
day of election. = '"ss
O, l.. DURANT. a
... Supervisor for Piokcns County
march g., 1885 %
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Clerk's Sale.
State of South Carolina
County Of Pickeps
Hm Court of Conn HRA ON F0geas
Joseph l.. Stanselss, against James STAN
sell ct al
ACTION FORPARTITTON,

ACTION FOR PARTITION.
DURSUANT to Dccretal Order. made
j in the above stated case, Oh the Both
September, 1885, by Hon. w. y. Wallace,
presiding Judge, will sell to the highest
bidder at Pickens Court House, during the
legal hours of sale, on SALESDAY in DE.
CEMBRR next, the following IRA CTS
OF LAND:
All that Tract of Land in Pickens Conn.
ty, on branch waters Of Twelve Mile and
Oolenoy Rivers, adjoining lands of j, Fl
Amber Maxwell ChHstain, j. w. Suth-
erland and others, composed of several
Tracts, aud containing in the aggregate q
Seven Hundred (700) acres, more or less
whereon the Plaintiff. Joseph l.. StansclI
now lives,
TERMS One.third of the purchase money.
to be paid in cash on day of sale, the boi.
ance on credit of twelve months, with
interest from day of sale, secured by bond
OF the purchaser and mortgage of the
premises. Purchaser to pay for papers and
for recording the same.
j. j. LEWIS, cor.
nov 12
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ACTION FOR PARTITION.


ACTION FOR PARTITION.
DURSUANT to Decretal Order, made
j. in the above stated case, on the 2Yth
September, 1885, by Hon. w. H. Wallace,
presiding Judge, will sell to the highest
bidder, at Pickcns Court House, during
the legal hours of sale, on SALESDAY. in
DECEMBER 1885, the following des-
cribcd TRACTS OF LAND, belonging TO
the Estate of Jonathan King, deceased, to
wit: = -
TRACT NO. I,
Lying on both sides of Six Mile Creek, on
the road leading from Central to Old Pick
ems, adjoining lands of $. Cannon, N. r.
Kennemorc, Tracts Nos. 2 and 6, contain
ing 254 acres, more or less. On this Tract
there il large Dwelling, Outbuildings,
Store House, and Good Mill.
TRACT NO. 3,
Lying on both sides Of Six Mile Creek.
adjoining Tracts Nos. I, 2, 9, and Z, of
same lands containing 1872 acres, more or
less. There is settlement on this Tract.
TRACT NO. 3,
Lying on both sides of Six Mile Creek,
adjoining lands of Whitner Symmc>,
Tracts Nos and 4 of same lands, con-
tanning 1913 acres more or less. There is
settlement on this Tract
TRACT NO. 4,
Lying on both sides of Six Mile Creek,
adJoing lands of Whitncr Symmes, Tracts
Nos 3 and 5 of same lands, containing 17S
acres, more or less. There is u settlement
on this Tract.
TRACT NO. 5,
Lying on both sides of Six Mile Creek, ad-
iOininp lopfc pf LVh;tbn. ID IL
Lawrence, Crenshaw, Tract No. d of same
land, and others, containing 210 acres,
more or less.
TRACT NO. 6,
Situate OH branch waters of Keowee River
and Six Mile Creek, adjoining lands of
Daniel Hughes, Whitncr Symmes, s. Can
non, and others, containing 307 acres,
more or less.
TRACT NO. Z,
Situate on branch waters of Six Mile Creek.
adjoining lands of Thomas Griffith, Tracts
Nos. and of same lands containing 2SG
acres. more or less.
TRACT NO. 8,
Situate on branch waters of Six Mile
Creek, adjoining lands of +. L. Garyin
Tract NO. 7, ot same lands, containing 22S
acres, more or less.
TERMS Onc-third of the purchase none,
to be paid'in cash, the balance on Il credit
OF twelve months, with interest from day
OF sale, secured by bond of the purchas,
and mortgage of tho prcmiScs-purchas
crs allowed to pay all cash. PurcaScr I,
pay tor all papers and for recording tho
same.
Plats Of these lands can be seen in the
Clerks Oflicc.
j. j. I EWIS, c.c.p.
nov 12
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Sherifs Sale.
The State of South Carolina
PICKENs COUNTY.

1he state OF South Carolina
PIcKENs County.
IN COURT OF COMMON PLEAS,
Nettie Symmes, against ohm NJ. Guyton.
ACTION FOR FORECLOSURE OF
MORTGAGE.
PURSUANT to n Judgment for Fore
IL closeure, made in the above stated
case, on 9th April, 1885, by Hon. B. G..
Pressley, presiding Judge, I will sell to
the highest bidder, at Pickens G. H., dur
ing the legal hours of sale, on SALE
DAY IN DECEMBER next, the follow
ing described REAL ESTATE, to wit:
ALL THAT LOT OF LAND. situate
In Central, and known in the survey
made by j. J. Garvin, surveyor, as Lot
No. 16, and more particularly described
in deed from N. NJ. Madden to John M
Guyton, bearing date the 5th May, 1882
ALSO,
That other LOT OF LAND in Genital
and known in the survey made by J. j.
GarVin, surveyor, as Lot No. IA, and
more particularly described in deed from
+. l.. Garvin, to John. M. Guyton, bear
ing date the 10Th May 1882.
TERMS: CAsH--And if said terms be
not complied with within ten DAYS after
said sale, then to be resold, on the next
succeeding saleday at the risk of the for
mer purchaser. Purchaser to pay for
titles. ava
II. A. ,RICHEY,
.. Sheriff Pickens County.
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Seneca River Land
FOR SALE.

! will sell 200 Acres of MY HOME
PLACE (Cold Spring. in Piokens
directly on Air Line Railroad, aGioin'
ing lands of Fort Hill--oontains 40 scros
River Bottom. Tho highland is f,na
cotton lando--about go acres cleared Hoe Hoe
8 good cottages on it, and is in all res,
address is Pendleton, IS. q. J
y. w. CRAWFORD.
Cold Spring, Pickens County. q n
nov %, 1885 % Il
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ACTION FOR PARTITION.

@AOAb bo%N u VIZ L AM 1oN.
DCRSUANT to a Dccrrtal Order, made
D. IN the above stated case, on the 20tll
Srptcmber, 1885, by Hon. w. II. Wallace,
presiding Judge, l will sell to the highest
bidder at Pickens Court House, during the
legal hours Of salc on SALESDAT IN
DECEMBER next, the following REAL
ESTATE, to wit:
All that Parcel Of Land in Pickcns
County, Hurricane Township, on Six Mile
Creek, waters of Keowce River adjoining
lands of John p. Craig, John Eads, Sa-
rah Mauldin and Israel Merck, containing
30 acres, more or less.
TERMS: One-third of the purchase money
to he paid in cash; the balance on a credit
OF twelve months, with interest from day
OF sale secured by bond of the purchaser
and mortgage of the premises. Purchaser
to pay for all papers and for recording the
same.
nov 10, 1888 =
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Shoes! Shoes B.!

This is one of the best departments
in our house.
A great deal of hard study and
consideration hos been given this
line for years. To be master of the
situation is not accomplished in the
Shoe business in o week, month or O.
year.
1t requires time and practical ex-
perience. You must know just what
Shoe is made of, when it was made
and by whom when you see it.
We handle no shoddy Goods. Our
Shoes are made for durability. We
guarantee the wear of every pair of
Shoes to the purchaser to be Just as
represented.
We mean by this guarantee to
make good to the purchaser his loss,
II not as represented, even to furn-
ishing another pair of Shoes if ne
cessary
You can not get that done any
where else
Ladies grain button Boots, box
toe, concaye heel, bevel sole, the wear
of which is warranted for $1.5U.
Ladies' kid or goat button Boots,
fashioned toe, worked holes, Spanish
arch last, concave heel, really a beau
tiful Shoe for $500.
Ladies hand made Boots.
Misses hand made Boots.
Gents hand made Congrass Gait
ers $4.26.
Boots and Shoes to suit everybody
Out not space here TO describe them J
J. Fl. Morgan & Bro S,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MER-
CHANTS.
GsAs ZEN WILLIE. s.. e..
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johnson H&go0d.

.ET1HIs FINE TH0RoUGH-BRED IEr,
il SEY BULL belonging to II. A. Bower
&c Co., will be at TAYLOR .ODELLR
until the 1st day of December.
oct1, 1853
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Clerk S Sale.

hl"iSilcl Noprr, against Abram Roper,
ct nj.
ACTION FOR PARTITION.
DCRSCANT to a Dccrctal Order made
Il. III the above stated case on the Doth
September, 1885, by Hon. w. III. Wallace.
presiding Judge, will SC | to the highest
bidder ut PickenS Court House, during the
legal hours Of sale, ON SALESDAY IN
DE' EMBE{ next. the following described
TRACT OF LAND, belonging to the cs-
tate of Charles Roper, dcceascd, remainder
after setting offtothe said Margaret Roper
her onc-third in said Lands, to wit:
ALL THAT TRACT OF LAND in
Pickcns County, on six Mile Creek, ad-
i"inng lands of Elisha Kelley, j. E. IIa-
good, Margaret Roper and others, contain
ing 12O acres, more or less. Good Grist
Mill on this place.
Plat can be seen in the Clerks Office.
TERMS: One-third of the purchase money
to be paid in cash; the balance on credit
of one and two years, with interest from
date. secured by bond of the purchaser,
and mortgage of the premises. Purchaser
to pay for all papers and for recording the
same
j. j. LEWIS, COP.
nov 12 4
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a New York physicinn says IL man
will take hot bath and lie in bed six.
teen hours he viii arise three saroo-qnar.
tars Of an inch taller than when he turned
in. Hesays he got a short nan appoin-
tea On the police force in just that waiy.
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
IL COUNTY OR PICKENS ~ 01N a,

SI lie OF SOUTH CAROLINA
- COUNTY OF PICKENS. BY J n
NEWTON. ESQ.,, Probate Judge. Whereas
j. j. Lewis, cor. has made suit 10 me
to grant them Letters of Administrators
deceased '"iA'
Thes"" arc therefore to cite and admonisb
al ara ana singular the kindred and creditors
oftha, said Hsnry Lark, deceased, tbat
they be and appear, before me II 'uas ths
Court Of Probate, to be held Mt pinponS on
c: H., on the 9th day of January Isse sea"
after publication hereof, at II o'cIocEp po, IT,
the forenoon, to show cause, if onv thn,, ~
have, why the said administration sho',iyy only
not be granted. a.. - "iiouid
Given under my hand and seal, this oo,h
day OF November, Ammo Domini 1aes "0'"
LIS; J. II, NEWTON, J,rpc
nov G6, 1885 - ''''f'o;
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Clerk Sale.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF PICKENa.

IN COURT or COMMON pLE4S
John p. Craig ct nj. against Julius Craig
ct a.