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The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-02-20
ELaSirY Notes.

Miss Katie Scoiiold, If Grecnvillc, is
visiting Mrs. W. w. Robinson.
Miss Essic Steele, Of Grocnville, is
visiting Mrs. Terry, of Pcndlcton.
Plank with a knot place in it should
not lie put on bridge. 1t is not safe,
not sound and the more knots the notter.
James, twelve ycaro old son of Treas
urer Hill, broke his arm by falling from
Il wagon on last Thursday. lie was at
tended by DIR. Bruce.
j. NJ. Rampcy and his estimoble wife
have returned to I.aslcy. lie will sell
goods and no doubt enjoy Il lively trade,
us lie is no stranger among our people.
The Valentine Hop was quite success
and every one was we'll pleased with
their evenings entertainment. There
were several persons oVtr from the City,
that enjoyed the hospitality Of our town.
j. X. Lathcm says there is no fun in
game when ono comes in contact with
the grippe. If lie is disposed to laugh
ut il, lie had better have his laugh first,
for This kind of amusement is not one of
the disease. He just recovered from an
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-02-20
YfroTlI Liberty.

The cotton market is unchanged.
Mrs. Richardson, of Vicksburg, Miss,
is boarding at J. a. Boggs'.
Mr.. ID. II. Templcton, of Laurens, is
visiting relatives in this section.
The Ia grippcd has visited nearly cv-
cry family i'll this section, and some had
it quite bad.
Pros. Sterling has fine school and is
assisted by Miss Needy, of Ncrth Caro-
lima. We are glad to welcome her i'll
our midst.
Two of our citizens happened to have
about fifty cents difference. After II
few preliminary remarks, one lost his
supply of Sunday school langungc and
drew on Old Nick'& vocabulary. The
fury was soon over, but kniro was
seen, so Dame RumOr says.
The engineer and contractor Of the
dummy line are talllin their plans over
for the future. AS the opponents to an
air line road from here to PickcnS two
years ago have experienced change of
mind, we won't hear anything more
from them. We are bound to have our
new road.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-02-20
RIOSH' VSONRSEFe REJE.
ut the New ''Love'' Sewing MA
chiitc"-9Gvcry Lady NEu.t Ask 10
See the Isnchinr.

ut the New ''Love'' Sewing MA
chi.tc--Iivcry lady NEuat Ask 70
See the IsnchInc.
According to Noah Webster. the word
Glove" means 'to delight, to take pleas
IRE, to exercise the affections of love; to
be in love-"
Mr., II. G. Shirley of Central, is tho
agent Of the Glove Sewing Muchinc."
The machine not only docs everything
any other machine can do, but is Il sew
ing that combines the entire range of
family "cwing, and does i'll addition aev
cral important things that no other mn.
can Or will attempt to do.
One of tlo"c things is to mako a row
of stitching zigzaS. The appearance can
DO varied by long or short stitches.
You can place two needles i'll the ma
chino and make seams ut the same time.
These seems can be made either zigZag
or straight.
1t will DO overs scanning or whipping on
all kinds of goods, something invalua-
bic to Ilres9mnkcrs,
TO cap the climax, the machine make,
beautiful buttOn-holcs on any kind Of
goods.
And what ia moro remarkable, it does
all these things without the uso Of at
tachm"ntS OF any kind, thus dispensing
| with the intricate and imperfect parts
furnished by other machines. Tins OK
ira work is donc by simply moving a
little finger Mt the end of the needle bar.
This machine docs six different things
that no other machine can do, and yet it
can be bout for the same money. 1t is
fully warraptcd 10y responsible compa-
ny. Ladies' who have inspected samples
of the work, are perfectly aatonished at
the ease and simplicity with which it il
accomplished. A girl ten years old
without experience can easily do seem
ing the most difficult and yet most beau
tiful work.
A SENTNEti man examined the ma
chine, saw it work and was convinced of
its great superiority. 1t is on exhibition
"t Mr.. II. G. Shirlcy's at Central, where
where he has them for salo
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-02-20
Central Chips.
Central is on a boom.


Lewis & Aiken are having good trade.
Mrs. J. r. Phillips and daughter. of
Coalbnrg, Ala, is visiting her father, T..
p. Taylor. .A
L. Ross Eaton, will soon bave nm ele-
CANT cottage completed on the lot ad
Joining his store OH the West end;
j. L. Duke has been quite sick, but
the Central Eating House continues to
grow in popularity with everybody.
The bright littlo yedr:oid daughter of
y. Frank Morgan died last Wednesday.
It's remains were inferred at Mount Zion,
w. [. Rowland will soon have hand
somc new residence completed. As soon
rs it is finished he will commerce anoth.
er oman adjoining lot, Such men as he are
worth money to any town.
Overton Henry was so we'll pleased
with Central last year and the town SO
well pleased with him, that ho has now
become fixture, although he is mov-
er. He is the manager of the store for
Overton Henry & Co., which has tho
prospect of doing fine business in fam
cy groceries.
Two good farmers several years ago
had been to town and indulgcd freely in
the social cup. Both were good takers
On their way home, the younger said to
the older: GAS smart as L am, (hic)
there is two things L never could do. :"
"Wbnt is (hic) that?' asked the other.
"Why, count simple interest, (hic) and
tcll the timo of day on a clock"
Hon. Eugene b. Gary, of Abbeville,
wPs in town last Thursday in response to
petition of the master masons in this
vicinity for the establishment of q Blue
Lodge. Mr.. Gary is District Deputy
Grand Master. He conducted the exam
imation Of the brethren in the upper
hall of the academy which has been ar
ranged both for masons and the knights
Of Pythias. 1t is understood that Mr..
Gary will make favorable report, and
no doubt a dispcnsation will be speedily
granted. Hon. B. J. Johnston will be
WorShipful Maetcr Of the new lodge, T..
u. Lcnvelle S. w. and j. ID. Parsons j.
w. The brethren look forward to the
return of the Deputy Grand Master with
pleasure, as they are impressed with the
fact that he 10 not only a very bright ma
aon, but also a genial and scholarly gen
tlemnn. He will always be n welcome
visitor mt Central.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-02-20

j. ". Thomas has sold out to G.. II.
Martin & Co., goods and good will to-
gcther. Mr.. Thomas would like for il
to bo stated that he is by no means
"busted'. He is we'll equipped for
farming and wants to return TO tho mu-
sic Of the cocks ahri!l clarion and the
cchoing horn," dinner horn.) Mr.. Mar
tin is no novice in the mercantile bust
ness. His experience and sterling char
actor as a business man will gain him
many customers.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-02-20
Business Notices.

Shilolls Cough and CONSUMPTION Cure
is sold by us on Il guarantee. 1t Cures
Consum ption. G Earle, druggist
Needing tonic, or children that want building
up, should take
BROWNS IRON BITTERS.
1t Is pleasant to take, cures Malaria Indiges-
ton, and Biliousness. All dealers keep it.
Shitohs Nitalizcr is what You need for
Constipation. Loss of Appetite, Dizziness,
and all symptoms of dispcpsia l'ricr 10
and IS cents per bottle G w Earle, drug
gst
Group, Chooping Cough and Bronchitis.
Immediately relieved by Shilogh's Cure
G " Earle, druggist
TlFJST, FOR iHE BLOOD,
%!"1 Weakness, Malaria, indigestion and
BiliouSneSs. take
uI,nWN's IRON EITTI1RS.
Il cures quickly: FOR sale by ali dealers in
medicine. Get the genuine.
For lame hook. side or chest, Use SLi
loh'S Porous Pisstcr. Price % cents. G
w Earle, druggist
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-02-20
Bn ti,c ESlrIScnu Bntj

Sheriff Rich"y has received the follow
ing named gents as bonrders for various
terms. at Uncle Sans expense: John
Cant, ono month; j. d. Taylor, ono
month; Jobcrry Alexander, six months;
E. G. Sanders, one month; e. S. Chap,
man, three months; Waddy AiIhn, one
year; James NJ. Lynch, six months; w.
L. Alexander, three months; NJ. d.
Reese, thirty days; w. b. Youngblood,
two months; Li8o Miller, six months.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-02-20

Geo. i. Boggs, the State agent for
tho Columbia Phosphate and Fertilizer
Company, was III town last Saturday.
His business here was to meet the Sub.
Alliance at this place and maze arrange.
mcnts to furnish them with fertilizer for
this season.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-02-20

-Jno G.WyNtt, Of Eaa!eY, has moved
his saw mill to tho Hagood place north
Of here and commenced to saw lumber
last Tuesday. The people of the upper
section will be ablo to secure lnmbcr
near homo this summer for proposed
improvements.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-02-20

Oscar s. Stewart has on exhibition
fine MOrgan-Blnckhawk stallion. For q
general purpose horse ho will GER
tainly take the libbOn, Stock raiaera
will do well to consult Mr. Stewart's no.
tico this week. Will be in Pickcns
during court week.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-02-20
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The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-02-20
CTATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
~ COUNTY OF PICKENs

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
~ County OF PICKENs
Court of Common Pleas.
W. II. Thomas and Nancy Elgin, as Ex-
ccutors of Allen higgins, deceased,
and Nancy Elgm i'll her own right,
Plaintiffs
Against
Andrew higgins, ct nj. Dcfcndants
Summons. Complaint fled
10 the d"fcMdamtsI Andrew Higgins, Bur
II" higgins, Nancy Crcnshuw, Mary
Hunter, Milly Spc0rman, Rcbccca
Stewart and Clarinda Stewart.
You arc hereby summoned and roQuir-
cd TO answer the complaint in this action
which was filed on january DIST, 1890, in
tho Office Of the Clerk of Court Of Com
mon Pleas for said County and State.
and to serve n copy of your answer TO
the Sald complaint on the subscribers. Mt
their office at Pickcns G. H., $. c., with
III twenty days after the service hereof
exclusive of the day of such service: q,
II you fail to answer the complaint " ~,
III tho time aforesaid, the plujntifr; tni ;
action will apply to the Court fo' tMo '',c 40
hcf demanded i'll the comp'aip' VI" ~
Dated january Goth 1890. ''
SEAL J. NJ. SlEWAP n G. G. p
MEWToN & ROBINSON, pl' ,nt;f a. nt t"rnovs
70 the defendants r ..bocco Stewart ,o,,f, n.y.
Clarmda Stewart. ~''"'o'' ''''" III l all
IlcSs" take nc.cco that the summon
and comPlm'lt In the above ontitln ontio
az" mt ,l."" ',I ne Office Of the Clcrk of tn
I"ui' C" OF Common Pleas for Picken
Cou'.ty 3onth Carolina.
NEWTON & ROBINSON,
! PMintillS Attorneys.
Dated January Goth 1890.
Jan. 23 VIC
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-02-20
M ANSlON HOUSE LAW OFFICE,
4f1 Home No. West Street.
WELCOME. DAY OR NIGIIr.
NIX IL NIX
GREENVII.LE, =. {

GREENvILLE, s. G.
Practice in all the courts of North and
South Carolina. Ten per cent for collect
ing, without contracting for more or less.
Gain the lost! EB"100 cents on the 8
collected for JAS. O'Connor 81 Co., Of
Knoxville, aGter five good lawyers had had
the claim without collecting cent.
lie who can and don't pay is II double
thief. lie steals both confidence and money.
All the latest tortur,s of collecting applied.
to such debtors. Be not 'too late 1t
will cost you nothing to try U.s.
R'fcrmccs: President Hamlin Beattic,
of tn" Grccnville National Bank. and Prs
ld'nt llammo"d, of the Peoples Bank,
treTnV'llr. ian16tf
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-02-20

Farmers will find that Salvation Oil Is
sure rem cdy for frosted feet. Ali drug
glsts keep it, 1t is sold for 25 cents q
bottle.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-11-07
The uots in Robert Dapls. prseinct:
THE STREET ooMMIssIezERs.

Large Sums Paid to John Nolan an2 p.
j. condon for Grove street Paving
The Street and Water Commissioners
held special meeting this morning
Certificates were ordered drawn to
the order of John Nolan for
s101s0 for Improvement of Grove
street and in favor of P. ].
Conaon for s., ,904. for improvements done
on Grove street. The confirmation Of the
map heightenihg the grade Of Vroom
street, was laid over The Chief EuQin-
eer was ordered to prepare specifications
for the cleaning of streets for the year
beginning December l, 1890
Thirty-five hundred dollars was ordered
paid TO E. g. J. Kelly for improvements
made on School No. 4. The sums OF 81 .043
to John Cramer for the improvements OF
Summit avenue; of $500 TO Michael
Curley for the Improvement OF
Twelfth street. of s., 600 to John Trorner
for the improvement of BIeecker street,
and Of 81 500 TO P. J. Condor for improve
ment OF Monmouth street, were ordered
paid.
The sum of si25. deposited for
advertising expenses in each
case, on improvements OF Bright
Irving and Montgomery streets
and Water avenue was ordered returned
to depositors. The Board then ad-
journed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-11-07
{ TAX BILLS NOqREADY "
The Sign That Confronts
Taxpayers in the
City Hall.

The weary taxpay ers. mindful OF the
promise of the Board OF Financial Jug
glers, that the tax levy would be con-
lrmed aud the tax bills leady before
election, are now indulging in a great
deal OF gilt edged profanity expressed or
implied. Every one of them who has
climbed the steep flight OF stairs in the
City Hall to the Office of the Tax Board
expecting to find his tax bills awaiting
him, has climbed down again disap-
pointed and full Of everything but
Christian charity for the foul mouthed
acting Mayor aud his, financial sleight of
hand men.
At the top of the stairs this largo sign
done Ia Rod Eagans' most artistic man
ner, confronts the much abused tax
payer
TAX BILLS.ARE NOT READY
If the taxpayertrefuses to be choked off
) by this sign and insists upon trespassing
upon the privancy of the Tax Board with
any question as TO when the bills will be
ready, he Is told ''about the 18th, or as
soon as the Board Of Finance confirms
the levy"
The Finance Board has not confirmed
the levy yet, Notwithstanding the prom
ise that 1t would do SO before election,
and when they will is'one of those things
fellow can't find out.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-11-07
BAYoNNE.

The Avenial Social Glee Club new or
Qanization, will give a polka dot recep-
ton in Schuyler Hall on Friday evening,
November 2l.
At a meeting of the congregation of st.
John's parish. held on Monday evening,
the following members were elected
Wardens, r. B. Boland and Robert Ben:
nett; vestrymen, Kenneth Mckenzie. Err
nest G. Webb, Julian L. Duryee, Thomas
p. Swift and John Thompson.i
A public examination for teachers will
be held at Public School No. on Satur-
day. November %. Principals Ebenezer
c. Earl and Philip G. Vroom will assist
in the examination.
Miss Harriet Z. Eddy has been appoint
ed assistant teacher In School No. 4 &C a
salary of $500 per annum
Tne Film Flam Whist Club held a
lively game ut the residence OF Mr.. H.
Gibbons, No. 2S Forty fifth street, on
"Wednesday evening, and after some ex-
element in the play. Mr.. Barber and Miss
Gibbons won first prizes and Miss Turav-
lag aud Miss Cramer secured the "booby''
prizes.
Ritualissic work will be performed this
evening by Bayonne Lodge No. eos,
L o. O. f.
Mr. Cyrus F. Jones, of Avenue q, this
city, has, on account of I'll health, sailed
to Europe, where he will sojourn for
some time.
Maurice DAILY. laborer, while making
Avenue A and West Thirty-first street.
was engulfed Tor nearly twenty minutes
by the embankment caving in upon him.
His sufferings were terrible. and it is
thought that he has received severe in
ternal injuries He was removed 10 the
Bayonne Hospital and DispensaIy in the
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-11-07
A SUCCESSFUL MEETING.
Evangelist Telford at the Centenary N.
Il. Church.

Evangelist Telford at the Centenary NJ.
Il. Church.
Last night Centenary NJ E. Church
was thronged with those anxious to hear
the English eyangelist's address on
Queen Esther. Although the address
was specially to women, the sterner sex
was well represented. Mr.. Telford chose
for his text Esther chapter. latter part
of 10 verse, III / perish. / perish" 1t
was n graphic description of the Queen
entering into the presence of King Ahas-
uerus TO get the decree against the Jews
revoked. Queen Esther's resolve, II will
go TO the king" was also noticed and also
her reception.
The address was listened to with great
interest and the after meeting was car
ried on up to a late hour.
Mr.. Telford breaches specially to men
tonight. His subject is Empty houses
belonging to the Devil" with full de-
scription of the property. Sunday and the
following five days of next week will close
Mr. Telford's visit co the Centenary NJ. e.
Church
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-11-07
DIR. PYLE'S ANNIE.
Is She a Victim of Wrong,
or a Little
Fakir?
VERY SICK IN JAIL
Society All Stirred Up Over tho
scaudal---The Doctor will
Push the Case.
SICK IN JAIL

Dr. William L. Pyle was closeted with
ms elder brother when / called at the
iatter's Office on Bergen avenue last
evening. he is determined to push tie
charge Of blackmsil against Annie Jones
for all be is worth In order to sustain his
honor. DR.. Pyle still declares that he
never saw the woman before 10 his life.
he showed me several OF the tnreateninx
letters he had received, but did not allow
me to read them These be claims ere
signed by different names.
The doctor declares that be never knew
such person as Doctor Webb, who, the
woman states. assisted HIM in performinx
the criminal operation. Il boarded as ;
house in Walnut street, Phfladelphias
some four years ago with number of
university students.r said Dr. Pyle II
Is more than likely IL such q
thing really occurred the uomau
mas got me rnpleasantIy mIxcd
up with some Of the other student1
Inen, again. some rascally student may
order TO shield himself Why, does IL NOT
look ike black-mailing scheme on ~
IaceY I'm about to jump into my car-
rIage' woman approaches me and asks
II am DR.. Pyle / say Yes She makes
a startling accusation and follows IL up
with 500 and NUNS the word.
DR. PYLE's STATUS
Young DIR. Pyle came TO this city
several years ago His elder brother, Dr.
Edwin Pyle, had already an extensive
practice. He went of on q trip to Europo
and subsequently to California While
he was away young Dr. Pyle took care q
the elder brothers practice. and upon the
latter's return. the two associated thsun-
selves together and pracIiced under
the firm name OF Drs- Edwin w. and
William L Pyle Each has an ofJcs
however, at his residence The young
doctor, living diag0naliy across the ave-
nue. from the head member OF tne fIrm-
Young Dr. Pyle has cut quite = figure
in the swell society OF the Heights, his
career eliminating in his marriage last
spring into one Of Jersey CIfy's most
noted families-the Apgars. His bride
was one OF the leading society bellies OF
the city. and since his marriage the young
doctor has steadily increased his already
lucrative practice The accusation from
the strange woman fell like thunder
bolt among the social admirers Of the ac-
cused.
ANNIE WILL Eer TALK
Meanwhile the unfortunate woman lies
III and a prisoner In cell OF The County
Jail She refuses to see anyone, giving
as plea that she is too i'll to talk. Justicc
wanser was very kind 20 her yesterday
and allowed her the use of his private
Office until she recovered sufficiently from
the excitement Of the court scene to leave
the court rooul- She IS q respecfabie-ioOE-
ing young woman. of petite figure. with
chestnut brown hair coiled about a classic
forehead. She Is OF a pronounced brc-.
nette type, and traces of sorrow and suf-
fering have not entirely obiiferated the
marks of once beautiful face. She Is
plaid cloth, and wears a fur boa Re
clining upon a lounge in the Trustees
Office yesterday. apparently asleep. she
looked anything else but blaekmaller.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-11-07
WHAT BOY woULDN'T2



why he Was Kept In.
Teacher lin mental arithmetic):-"If
there were three peaches on the table,
Johnny. and yoar little sister should eat
one of them. how many would be lefts''
Johnny:-"How many little sisters
would be lefts
Teacher:--Sow, listen, Johnny. II
there were three peaches on the table and
your little sister should eat one, how
many would be lefts''
Johnny:-"We amt had peach in the
honse this year. let alone three
Teacher.-"We are only supposing the
peaches to be on the table. Johnny"
Johnny:-"Thea they wouldn't be real
peaches?
Teacher:-.sNo.f
Johnny::-"Wonld they be preserved
peaches~
Teacher:-sCertainly not"
Johnnys-''Pickled peaches;"
Teacher:-"No, no. There wouldn't be
any peaches al all, as / told you. Johnny;
we only suppose the three peaches to be
there"
Johnny:-"Then there wouldn't be any
peaches. of course
Toacher:-''Now, Johnny, put that
knife in your pocket or l will take it
away, and Lay attention to what ] am
saying. We imagine three peaches to be
on the table
Johnny:-"Yeso
Teacher:-"And your little sister eats
one OF them and then goes away"
Johnny:-"Yes, but she wouldn't go
away until she had finished the three.
You don't know my little sister,
Teachers-"But suppose your mother
was here, and wouldn't let her eat but
onesn
Johnnys-sMother's ont of town and
won't be back until next week.
Teacher lsternly1:-sNow, Johnny. /
will put the question once more, and IL
you do not answer it correctly / shall
keep You after school. Ii three peaches
were on the table aud your little sister
were 10 eat one of them. how many of
them would be lefts's
Johnny STRENGTHENING up)s-~There
wouldn't be any peacaes left I'd grab
the other two.s
Teacher touching the belll.-.-The
scholars are now dismissed Johnny
White will remain where he is"