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The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-08-12
EIdersrand Deacons' Meeting

Mr.. EDIToR:-The Piedmont Con-
ference of Elders and Deacons con-
vened at Carmel church on Friday
before the first Sabbath iirst.y ut 10
o'clock, n. M, and was in session two
days. 1t WIS opened with sermon
by the Rev. A. p Nicholson, the pres
idcnt presiding. All the churches in
Pickens County were represented, ex-
cept Central The officers Of Midway
church in Anderson County were en-
rolled as members, which church was
also represented by g. W. Gentry,
one of its elders. The association is
now composed of seven churches, six
in Pickens County with the Easlcy
church recently organized, snd one in
Anderson County which includes tho
two pastorates Of DR.. j. r. Riley and
the Rev. A. ?. Nicholson. Of the
questions submitted by the Executive
Committee for discussion at this meet
ing, two Of these; Home Missionary
Work and Family orship, consumed
nearly all of tho time. In regard to
family worship tho following resolu
tion WIS adopted, viz:
Resolued, That it is the feeling of
this conference that there is great de-
linquency in the practice of praying
ut home, and that we urgo upon our
christian families, more diligent per-
formance Of this duty, and that dele
gates to the next meeting of this body
be requested to report as to progress.
A resolution was adopted as to
home missionary work, earnestly 10.
questing each church session within
our bounds to divide its territory into
so many sections, each elder to take
charge of one of these sections, to have
special oversight and care of NIL its
members, and those as we'll, who arc
not members of the church, md report
how thing are CONG, to the paste,
Upon opening the question box OF
Saturday evening other questions O
importance were found, but the holu
was growing late and these questions
could uot be discussed
|
These meetings which are semi -an
nual are full OF interest, and could b,
made still more interesting, If all oul
members who attend would take DarI
in the discussions. A suggestion was
made that the constitution which re
quires that a programme shall be
arranged and published in the count,
papers at least thirty dnys before
each regular meeting be enforced
1t was Thought that if our executive
committee would conform strictly to
this part of the constitution, all would
study beforehand the questions sub
mittcd, which would give rise to q
moro general expression Of opinion on
the part of all our members. The
next meeting will be held Mt Liberty
Church, convoning at 10 o'clock, q. m.,
on Friday before the second Sabbath
in February 1887. SEC.
Equality, S. c., August 9th 1886
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Old Esickeus.

The Keowee Courier, under date
Of July 29th, contains the frollowing
from its correspondent, "Particeps,'
in regard to the reunion of the sur.
Vivors Of the town of Old Pickens:
The annual reunion of the surviv-
ors OF the town of old Pickens was
celebrated on last Thursday, the 22d
instant, The day was auspicious and
the occasion brought together few
OF the surviving inhabitants of the
ancient town and quite number of
Their descendants and friends who
Still feel and cherish q lively interest
IN the historic grounds, where once
stood tho Court House, town, and
public buildings of old Pickens Dis.
tr1ct, with their surroundings. but
Where now scarcely zone stone is left
upon another" md almost nothing
lett to mark the site of what was once
prosperous town. The only build
ing OF any public interest that remains
Ii TIE Union Church, neat and sub
st"nhal brick building, where towns
people were wont to meet and wor-
ship. This building is still used for
Union church purposes. Upon these
sacred grounds few of the survivors
or the Old town and neigborhood have
met once year for u few years past,
Tor the purpose of spending day in
pcrpetuating the memory of the old
town. On this occasion there were
prcsnt representatives from Pendle
ton, Now Pickens, Walhalla, Seneca
City and from the neighborhood OF
the old town, numbering about sev,
enty-tive in all. The day was spent
} in revisiting the various spots of in
tercst and recalling pleasing incidents
and hallowcd associations of the past
About l o'clock p. m., a royal pic mic
was spread in the brick church, which
! was superabundant and consisted of
1 not only the substantials, but also of
every delicacy that the ingenuity of
L woman has been able to invent, and
rich and rare enough to satisfy the
greatest Epicmcan. Thanks to the
: ladies' for their splendid DINNER.
Q About 4 o'clock p. m., after hay
ing resolved to meet again next year,
+ a little later, SOY about the first of
August, and extending Il most cordial
= invitation to all survivors, their de
sccndants and friends who feel an in
forest in pclpetuatinS the memories
! Of the old town, to come and ioin
them in this annual association and
festival, tho participants Of this JOYOUS
} occasion left for their homes, iubilnnt
and refreshed by the social pleasures;
= of this happy reunion day.
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Interesting Experiences

Hiram Cameron, Furniture Dealer of
Columbus, Ga, tells his experience,
thus: "For three years L have tried ev-
cry remedy on the market for Stomach
and Kidney disorders, but got no relief,
until L used Electric Bittors. Took five
bottles and am now cured, and think
Electric Bitters the boat Blood Purifier
in the world"
;, Major A. b. Reed, of West Liberty.
KY used Electric Bittors for an Old
standing Kidney affection and saws.
Nothing has over done me SO much,
good as Electric Bitters Sold at fiftv
900 cents bottle by DR.. G. w, Earle,
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GiAt ESifacR, Company I'D. Manp-
ton A@giOn. Survivors AS
aOci0tiOn.
ANDERSON, S. c.. July % 1885,

ANDERSON, S. c.. July % 1856.
Orr.s Regiment Survivors Associa-
ton having extended to us IN invita-
ton to meet with them ut Sandy
Springs, on Tuesday, August 18th
proX., after consultation with a
number of our members, it was dcci
ded to hold no meeting at Williamson
on the Dist Of July as agreed upon at
our last annual meeting, and accept
the invitation from Orr's Regimcnt
and go into encampmcnt with them
at Sandy Springs.
Sufficient quarters on the grounds
to accommodate all.
Don't forget, at Sandy Springs, 10
o'clock Mr., Tuesday, August II, 1886.
BY order of T. w. PICKENS, Pres
idcnt
j. L. MAULDrN, Scc'ry. G. RS.
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Fort Worth 1;o,ootoh - rl>,

A Fort Worth dispatch Of Thurs.
day says: All day yesterday wagons
loaded with families and their effects,
from tho western counties, were stree.
ming through the city. They are
fleeing from the drouth prevalent in
the western counties and have como in
quest of work. They give most gloo-
my accounts of the condition of the
crops and the lack of water for stock.
Hundreds of families arc abandoning
their cattle and homes and going
eastward to keep from starving to
death. Tho situation is critical. Rain
seldom falls in that district during
August, and by the timo it comes
there will be, it is feared, nothing left
i'll the country.
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For School Commissioners,

Sss The many friends of MIR.
THOMAS N. HUNTER respectfully pre-.
sent him as candidate for the Office
OF School Commissioner, subject to
the Primary Election. =, :
neO" The friends of Mr.. LApAN
MAuLDlN respectfully present him as
a candidate for reelection to the of.
ice OF School Commissioner, subject
to the Democratic Primary Election.
geS" The many friends of REV. G.
W. SINGLETON, respectfully announce
bin as IL candidate for the Office of
School Commissioners, snbject to the
Primary Election.
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j. L. MAULD1N, Scc'ry. G. r. S

Henry Clay, statesman, once went
to Philadelphia. He attempted to
show some little boys how to hitch q
billy goat. He grabbed the goat by
the horns and aftor being buttted
"roundpromiscuously he yelled out in
despair:ss"What must do with him7"
The inevitable small boy answered.:
You durn fool turn him a-loose."
Morale II a statesman can't man
age a h'lly goat, how can some people
manage government
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Public Meetings.

Tuesday the 17th day of August was
fixed for the Primary Election. Sc
ries OF meetings were ordered, and
candidates aro expected to bo Mt each
meeting and give their views upon tho
public measures of the day. The meet
ings' will be held as follows:
Central, Wednesday, August. ...... .4th
Hurricane, (School House, Thursday,
August. ................. 9th
Bastatoe, Friday, August. ..... 9th
Pumpkintown, Saturday, August. 7tll
Fosters Store, Monday, August. -. 9th
Dacusville, Tuesday, August. 10th
Cross Plains, Wednesday, August. .11th
Easley, Thursday, August ...... 18th
Liberty, Friday, August. 18th
PicknesC. H., Saturday, August. ..14th
r. A. CHILD, Chr'n
@. II. CARPENTER, Sec'ry.
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r. S. MORGAN.
BANK BLOCK,
%reenville, -. Co.
DEALER In BOOTS AND SHOES
Custom Made Goods a Speciality.

LADIES-Kid, Goat, Glove Kid, Glovr
Tops, Dongola, Pebble, Glove Calf Veat
Cait Kip, and A. Calf, Shoes irssap or
anu race "t all qualities and styles.
MlSoES-All the above in Misses sizes.
oa,5 WIN some grades specially adapted for
CHILDRENS'-1n Cb;,dro,a, o,, O.,
select styles best adapted to deyeIone tho
muscles of the feet, and at the same tims
give ncatncss in appearance. All grades
and qualities. s'""e"
MEMS S-Boots of best tanncry calf with
single and and double uppers, plain aud
bstocs. r'"'H "A"
Frcnch Kip Boots, plain and box toes.
wax mp I. Calf and S. Kip Bootar
with peg and screw bottoms.
hENS'-Drcss Shoes of best French Calf.
hano: sc"ed, made In Congress, Buttef,,
and Bals "''O"
My English Waukcnphas. Shoes are the
best on the market.
can furnish Hand-scwod, cork SOLE
shoes IN Congress Lace or Button.
pest American Calf Shoes of any STYLE
quality and price. ''
Freuch Kip Planter Ties mcualled for
comfort and wearing qualities.
MENS'--Hc Goods. offer q s,oo, ~
a.,I. N'I'y"hJ wear, OF great eX-
brngans' high and medium cut, of p.
Calf, lined and unlined -
hip and Wax Brogans, high and medium
cuI' peg aud screw bottoms, plain and
top s"les' made of first quality stock.
BO1S-Boots and Shoes, running in on,,-
ity and style with Mems Goods, at un-
usually low prices.
have everything usually kept in a First
Class Boot and Shoe Store.
E9 Many years experience as filter.
enables me to aid those who have tendcr
fcet in selecting Shoes for comfort Veal
ankles can be strengthened and deformitv
OF feet prevented by the aid of an exnc~
ricnccd inter. give my personal attcn.
tion to this branch Of my business.
Es. s. MORGAN.
Successor to Abel and Nor esap.
sept "a. 1885 s,n
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For the Senate.

nS~ The friends of Hon Jovs
IL. BowEN respectfully announce him
as candidate for the Senate s,1b.
Ject to the Primary Election.
=, geS" The many friends of Hon. w.
L. FIELD respectfully announce him
as a candidate for re election to tho
Senate, subject to the Primary.
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For Probate Judge.

Boy Mr.. J. B. NEwBERY is presen-
ted as n candidate for the office of
Probate Judge, for the County of
Pickens, subject to the Primary
Election.
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announcements.
For CONGRESS-.

We The friends of JUDGE J. s
CorAhAN announce him rs n candi.
Gate tor Congress from the Third
congressional District, subject to the
@ctlon OF tie Democratic Primary or
adopted. 10
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PlChENS o. II. S. c.:
THURSDAY, AUGUST IL 1856.

For subscriptions 81 1.6Opcrannum,
strictly in advance; for six months, 7Sc.
Advertisements inserted at one dollar
per square of one inch or less for the first
insertion and fifty cents for each subscg,l-
ent insertion. Liberal discount made to
marchants and others advertising for six
morths or Ivy the year.
Obituary Notices exceeding five lines,
Tributes Of Respect, Communications
offs personal character, when admissible,
will be charged for as advertisements
For Announcing Candidates, five
dollars each, strictly in advance.
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For County Auditor.

HG8" Mn. D. GR1cE is presented to tho
voters of Pickens County, as candi-
date for the Office of County Auditor,
subject to tho Primary Election.
MANY FRIENDS.
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--THAT-- 49,

L have in Stock full line Of seasona.
bic goods for summer, and that I
mean to como down in Prices like
the rain did in torrents,
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Reunion of OrI''a Regiment.

To the Editor of the .ibJrHi" .Uyd,um:
After consulting with different
members of the Regiment, and find
ing that the time fixed for the rc-un-
ion ut Sandy Springs conflicts with
other local gatherings, I have chang
od the day of the reunion to Tues
day evening, the 18th day of August
next, at which time all of tho survi-
vors of Orr's Regiment of Rifles are
invited to come to Sandy Springs,
prepared to camp until Thursday
morning following. The survivors of
all other companies or commands from
the Counties Of Abbovillc, Anderson,
Marion, Oconce and Pickcns, are in
vitcd to attend this reunion, and
quarters will be assigned them. All
necessary arrangements for pleasant
encampmcnt will be made, and it is
hoped that full attendance will be
present. G. Med. MILLER, Pres.
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ta7" Mn J: 3. CLYDE is presented
rs candidate for reelection to the
office Of County Auditor, subject to
tho Primary Election.
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--THAT-- --

always keep ON hand a good lot of
Tobacco and Cigars. If you want a
pleasant and exhilarating smoke
come to my store; I have the best
s cent Cigar in town.
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A LIN A N AC

IN ~ W u ~ Il
Lookout for two eclipses this month.
One on tho 18th, visible in Pickens
about sunset, and will astonish the
Natives.
The other on the Goth, visible at
sunrise. Some coolness may be ex-
pected, but no frosts.
Therefore, this Almanac advises n
large sowing of
TURsNHHo SEED.
The campaign liar will give several
free entertainments during the month
and the grass will be growing all
the while.
This Almanac has supply of the
GRASS BLADES.
AND advises that good Hay Crop
DO saved.
"EtermM Tigileo,cc Is tic Price Of
Liberty"
But advice is cheaper than that
and this Almanac advises that YOU
vote for the man tllat blows his own
Horn. LEI his name be Ton, or
Dick OF Harry.
DON'T forget that this Almanac is
Headquarters for
A LHKHNDS OF SOAV.
From nice Little Toilette to regu-
lar C0n$cicncn Cleaner, and advises a
free use OF the latter throughout the
month.
DON'T forget the Turnip Seed.
DoN,r forget the Grass Blades.
Don't Forget the Soap.
And above all, Don't forget the
MAN who ESS0vyH HHis Dwm
las>HsS.
ReIneInbcI, THAT this
Almanac keeps constantly on Hand,
Choice and Fresh Lot of Hats, I'M
brellas, Checks, Yarns, Shirtings,
Flour, Meal, Bran, Grits, Rice, Ba-
con, Pork, Hams, Lard, Coffee and Tea.
All the above named GOODS
and Plenty More, too num-
erous to mention can DO
had by calling ut
the Store of
w. TN. hMSFuall
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Our State Ticket.

For Governor.
JOHN PETER RICHARDSON, Of
Clarendon.
For Lieutenant Governor.
WILLIAM L. MAULDIN, Of Green.
Vile.
For Secretary of State,
W. q. LIETNER, of Kershaw.
For Comptroller General.
W. e. STONEY, of Borkely
For Treasurer.
I. 8. BAMBERG, of Barnwell
For Attorney General.
JOSEPH III. EARLEHof Sumter.
For superintendent of Ecucation.
JAMES H. RICE, of Abboville.
For Adjutant md Inspector General.
4. M. MANIGAULT, Of Georgetown.
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--TIIAT-- --

My line of Fancy and Staple Grocer
los is complete, and in prices and
quality will compete with any in
town.
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--THAT-- $50

I always carry large Stock of Crock
cry, Tm-ware, Stoves and Stove fxt-
ures. Come and get you stove, no
family should be without one.
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CATCH ON TO THIS!
--

L have purchased complete Stock of
Fancy Goods and Notions embracing
every article usually kept in these
lines, at Prices to suit the severest f.
nancial depression.
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--THAT--

I guarantee satisfaction to the most
fastidims and, exacting buyer, and
with this assurance l Irespectfully so
icit liberal patronage from the
public.
AR TRnrnTS
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nay" The friends of MIR. e. M.
Hunt respectfully present him as q
candidate for the Office of County
Commissioners, subject to the Prima-
ry Election.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-06-03

ship soon existed between us. As we
were parting for the night he invited
me to call at his room in the real of the
bank the next evening and we would
visit the opera-house. I was on hand
at the appointed hour, but, as he had a
little writing to do, he handed me a
cigar, with the request that l should
make myself at home for a few minutes.
While thus waiting I allowed my mind
to wander back over the past few
months, and was thinking of the muir
der when my companion announced
that he was through with his writing.
For want of anything else l made the
remark that it was rather strange that
n trace had ever been found of the
murderer of the old man on the hill. As
l said this a deathly pallor came over
his face and he shook from head to foot
as if with a chill. He arose and COM
menced to arrange his papers on the
desk, vainly trying to conceal his agita-
ton, but in doing so partly upset a bot
tie of ink. Not pretending to notice his
discontinue, I made some jovial re-
mark, and when he brought a cloth to
wipe up the ink, l asked MIN if he had
ever noticed the popularity of the under
part of a persons thumb. He had never
heard of it, and entered heartily in the
experiment., soon regaining his self
composure. With little trouble l secured
one of the pieces of paper on which he
had placed his thumb, and we were soon
on our way to the theater. l paid little
attention to the play, and when it was
over rushed home to compare the mark
on the piece of paper with that on the
block. They were identical; every line
and curve was the same. / knew that
was proof enough to convict him; and
the next day a warrant was sworn
out for his arrest. [ accompanied
an officer to the bank, and the
warrant was read to him. He seemed
cool and collected now, and requested
to be allowed to enter an adjoining
room for his hat. He had hardly disap-
peared before a shot was heard, and,
rushing into the room in which he had
gone, we found him lying on the floor
blood streaming from his head. He was
conscious, but lived only long enough
to make a confession of the crime. He
said that gambling was the cause of it
all. He had lost heavily of the banks
funds, and, knowing that detection was
imminent, he resolved to replace it by
robbing the old man, having heard that
he kept a large sum of money in the
house. The old man had awakened
while he was searching for the money
and recognized him, and he was forced
to commit the murder. The real cause
of the suicide was eve generally
known, the affair having been hushed
up as much as possible by his relatives.
] vas remorseful that / was the cause
of his death-although it was far better
than for him to have spent the re-
mainder of his life in the ~penitentiary.
l resolved to give up the profession, and
marry the old mans granddaughter. 1
moved to Minnesota. This may seem
a very improbable story, but it is never
theless true."-St Paul Pioneer Press.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-06-03
A CURIOUS
How the Young Mon of Purbeck ''Take
Up" Their Freedom.

How the Young Mon of Purbeck "Take
Up" Their Freedom.
A curious old custom among the
quarrrymen of the Isle of Purbeck was
observed lately at Corfe Castle. There
is among the quarrymen acharter bear
ing the date of 1851, which is vigorously
obeyed, in order to keep the working OF
the stone quarries in the hands OF free
men. To be able to take up ones free
dom one must be the legitimate son OF
q freeman. He must be twenty-one
years of age, up to which time his wages
belong to his parents. Once during the
year the quarrymen meet at Corfe
Castle town hall, and there read the
charter, and on that occasion-namely,
Shrove-T boys" claim and
take up their freedom. On this morning
a large number Of quarrymen assem-
bled in the town hall, Corfe Castle,
and proceeded to the election of
officers, after which about twelve
freemen were sworn in. Each man has
to sign the roll of freemen, pay a fee of
Is. Sd. (about $1.65), provide a penny
loaf made on purpose by the baker
of the place and to buy a pot of beer.
The man thus sworn becomes his own
master. Should any of the, freemen de-
sire to marry during the next year he
has t o pay to the stewards a marriage
shilling;'' and should he neglect to do
this his wife loses all interest in the
quarry, and can not take an apprentice
to work for her. After the above bust
ness was transacted the ceremony Of
.'kicking the BALI commenced. The
ball is provided by the man who was
last married among the freemen, and
is presented in lieu of the marriage
shilling" If it should so happen that
no freemen has married since the pre-.
vious Shrove-T Tuesday the old football
is used. The ball was taken from the
town hall to a field at Corfe Castle anc
there kicked about by any one wht
wished. Those very novel proceeding
terminated by the ball and q pound o
pepper being taking to the lord of thu
manor as an acknowledgment to him il
respect of the way to river Ower.-In
fo1.ior