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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1891-11-12

Officer Candidate-..Y Yes. a month
ago placed myself in the hands of my
friends" How are you now?" i
would like to borrow 10 cents to get a
dairy lunch. - Baltimore american.
We went to the seashore in search of
health, and when we returned we found
the office closed. The Sheriff was in
possession, but he is now occupying
our lot in the cemetery and the paper
comes out as usual. atlanta Constitu-
tom.
You know so much, Miss Vassar, y
said young Pert. that | thought, per-
haps. you could tell me why the sea-
side?n Certainly she replied, equal
to the emergency; doubtless it was
because the sea was blue. ''-BGltinore
american.
Gabriel What do you think of
these religious rows on earth, St.
Peter?n St. Peter-"O, the arguments
on both side are interesting. The
writings of both parties remind NE of
the average Englishman impressions
on America. ''-PucE.
A.-"So you have sworn off from
using tobacco?" B.-"Yes, | suffered
good deal during the first week, but
after that / felt all right What did
you take to allay the craving for to-
bacco?" Il took to smoking again.
That allayed the craving right OFF,
Teas SJztags.
Floor Walker MADAM. may | in
quire why all this paraphernalia is
spread out right in the way of custom
ers?" Madam lcalmly)-"This is my
portable table, folding chair, alcohol
lamp, lunch basket. and sewing bag.
I have bought spool of thread here,
and thought might as we'll make
myself comfortable and improve my
time while waiting for my change. -
N. Y. Weekly.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1891-11-12
Health is Wealth !!

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vulsicns, Fits, Nervous Neuralgia, Headache, Ner-
vous Prostitution caused by the of alcohol
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ing of the Brain resulting in insanity and leading
misery, decay and death. Premature Oh Age,
BarrenneSs, Loss of Power in either sex, Involuntary
Losses and Spernatorrhoa. caused by ouer-eKertion
of the brain, self-abuse indulgence. Each
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six boxes for $500, sent by mall prepaid, re-
ceipt of price.
WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES
To cure any case. With each order received by us
for six boxes, accompanied by $500 will send the
purchaser written guarantee 70 refund the money
if the treatment does not effect cure. Guarantee
issued only by,
STARKwEATHER CO, Druggists,
Sole Agents, KENOSHA WIS.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1891-11-12

Both the method and results wher
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
TEN efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to ali and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in Soc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cGre it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
UYstHLF. xE NEW YoR&, S.K
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1891-11-12
It is said that the average doctor is
the worst of penmen.

For lame back there is nothing better
than to saturate a flannel cloth with
Chamberlain Pain Balm and bind it
on the affected parts. Try it and you
will be surprised at the prompt relief it
affords The same treatment will cure
rheumatism. For sale by G. FL. Hurd
and J. B. Starkweather.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1891-11-12

Savernake forest. one of the most
famous estates in England, has beer
sold for 81, 600, 600.
A full line of lamps, made by the Lane
manufacturing Co., of Kenosha, at fac
tory prices at Hurd's. X
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1891-11-12
SALESMEN !!
WAN TED
Local and Travelling.

Tu represent our we'll known house. You need
no capital TO represent firm that warrants nursery
stock first-Ciass and true to name. WORK ALL The
YEAR. 500 month to the right man. Apply quick,
stating age. l.. l.. MAY g. CO.,
Nurserymen, Florists & Seedsmen. ST PAUL, MINI
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1891-11-12

Many old soldiers, who contracted
chronic diarrhna while IN service, have
since been permanently cured of it by
Cham berlains Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhpa Remedy. For sale by G. Fl. Hurd
and J. B. StarkWeather g. Co.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1891-11-12

Whom the Lord loyeth he
chasteneth." and it must make him
feel very tired to hear the guilty men
who are justly punished for their sins
lay their punishment TO the extreme
love of the Lord. -AtchiSon Globe.
Citizen-"I hear you are running for
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1891-11-12

ShN FRANCISCO, CAL.
UiSt kLFo KK. NEW YORK, NY
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1891-11-19
From Gates.

The reason Of the dereliction of the cor
respondent Of the SENTINEL ut this place,
was because of his absence on a visit to
Canton, Ga.
Crops are about all gathered and nrc far
short OF what the expectations Of the far
mers were during the month of September.
The tax collector and all other collectors
are in the land. If they will Just wait our
people will pay up, for we have set of
honest men withsus, and women too.
Some parties passed this place last week
on their way across the banks of sweet de-
livcrancc, to let the limpei waters of Tu-
galoo cancel their debts.
/ DIR. Burner, OF GaiTney met with bad
accident last Saturday while on his way
from Easley to Plckcns G. IL. On the
road just west of the railroad crossing his
| horse fell through small bridge and pitch
ed him out OF the buggy and hurt him very
bad.
While your correspondent was in Easley
last Saturday, he heard with sorrow Of the
death Of Cnclc Luke Arial. Ilc was man
widely known and highly respected by all
who knew him. flc always attended tC
his own business and said nothing of his
neighbor to his injury. Hc was the first
school teacher your correspondent ever had
the plcasur Of going to. | extend sympa
thy to the hcreavcd widow and other mem.
bels Of the family.
Mr.. IT, III. Gassaway, fell from new
stable he was building and broke his collar
bone.
The hig and little Jonescs all saw the
moon in eclipse last Sunday night. 1t was
visible even IN Gates. Bob JONES.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1891-11-19

Gen. Palmer, Of the G. \. r., made
himself ridiculous by getting into such a
Hurry about the tattcrcd banner being dis
played in the procession at the unvciling of
the Grady monument. lie knows as little
about Southern sentiment as he he does
about Southern To-! atty to the Union. No
people who could forget their devotion to
the prlciplcs Of justice and the glory OF the
lost cause, could be loyal to anything. Be
sides the tattcrcd banner was not a ba,lrc
OF the procession, but the private cnsignia
or the veteran company which bore il, and
withit !h"y Loyalty and gladly marched un-
dcrthc stars and stripes. 1t is snrprising!that
there is so little common, practical sense in
the midst Of so much promotion, Mr..
Palmer ought to resign in favor of GOV
nrno)pOt O,Dln
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The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1891-11-19

Our very highly esteemed c0ntcMp0rarr
the Grccnvillc News, devoted about col.
umn of its valuable space to the discussion
OF prohibitory tax upon crruScS. and
credited this paper with having advocated
the passage of a law to that end. Our
friend Is mistaken. 1t was our esteemed
brother of the Easicy Democrat that made
the assertion, and we should not he rcJuir-
cd to answer for anyone else. Our vuNa-
BILE and highly esteemed friend Of the
Grccnvillc News, seldom makes = mistake
anu we know this was not an intentional
wrong done us.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1891-11-19
Clerk Sale.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. &,
County of Pickens. {
In Common Pleas.
Complaint for Partition.

In Common Pleas.
Complaint for Partition.
BY virtue Of decrotal order made
in the above stated case on Sth Oct.
1891, [ will sell to the highest bidder
at Pic';ens court house during the le-
gal hours for sale, on
Saltday in December,
next, the following real estate:
All that piece, parcel or tract of
land, lying, being and situate in the
county and State aforesaid, in Easley
Township, containing twenty-five and
onehalf (223 acres, more or less,
bounded on the north and west by
lands OF John Lathem, on the east
by John T. Merrett, on the south by
Glenn Smith and J. w. Ellison.
Also all that other piece, parcel OF
tract of land in the aforesaid county
and State, adjoining the first men.
toned tract, Glenn Smith and Mon.
roe Ellison, containing twenty-five
(22) acres, more or less. These two
tracts will be sold together.
Terms cash within one hour afte,
sale. Purchaser to pay for all papers
j. NJ STEWART,
nov.9 Jerk of Court.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1891-11-19

The Rev. Joseph Prichard, who had
charge of the E9slcy High School two
years ago, has been admitted to practice
law and is now candidate for Solicitor Of
the second judicial district. Democrat.
We read the above as being jos. II.
Prichard. The gentleman referred to sirns
his name "Jos. p" If there is a ".Jrs. II. =
1t must bc he that is running for Solicitor.
The office needs more experience and prac.
tice than Jos. p. can possibly have in this
time, though hc.i quite a&tutc learned ..ard
fine speaker
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1891-11-19

With the railroad to this place real estate
will double in value in less than two wears
not only here but all around, above and
below. Our friends in the mountains will
find convenient market for all their pro-
ducc, and in very short time will have a
bonanza i'll selling their fine timber. In
two years after the road is in operation
those who voted for i,.wouldEnot take twice
what it cost TO get it, and those who voted
against it will be mighty glad lhus they did
not get their way.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1891-11-19
Land gSargains.

The real estate market was never so nc.
tive in this county as now If YOU want
to pick up bargain in land, you should
subscribe for the Sentinel and watch M
the advertisements. Something like ,hc
Land Agency has been greatly needed In
this county. 1t has been selling and buy
ing some good bargains for its customers,
and If you wish TO sell or buy, send in
your name aud a description of what you
have to sell, or of what you wish to buy.
The Agency will be more than apt to find
some one to stisde with you. -
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1891-11-19

VIC made mention last week OF Cover
nor Tillman cnquirng of Auditor Clyde
as to whether We lad Il poor house, and if
80, was it self sustaining. Our best iilror-
nation is that il is sustained principally by
q half mill..upon The taxable property OF
the County. The. farm which is owned hy
the county. is n good one and has produced
very well, but siicrc is an assessment every
year of half mill for the poor The luf
mill this year will raise about $3.50.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1891-11-19
Notice to Creditors.

by virtue of an order of Hon. j..
i. kcr5haw, made on 5th November,
1881, notice is hereby given to all the
creditors of George w. Miller, de
ceased, to come i'll and establish their
demands before me on or 10y the 18th
of December, 1891, or be barred
from participating in the funds of
the estate of said George W. Miller,
deceased. j. vi. STEWART.
noviW4 &. G.. p.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1891-11-19

The Easley Democrat changed hands
last week. it was made by its former cdi-
tor, Maj. Bradley, bright and ncwsy pa.
per, and was fearless exponent of demo
cratic principles. Mr. john II. Gossctt is
now editor and co-proprictor an old news
paper man, and we predict that the Demo,
crat will continue to be the same firm
pillar. Brother GosSctt will hcw to the
lire regardless Of whore ihc chins mnY fall.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1891-11-19

Senator j. l.. NJ. Irbv in an interview
with the Laurcns correspondent of the
areenville News stated that he thought
Cleveland would be nominated by the dem
ocrats for president, and if he was that he
was satisfied that the Allianccmcn of South
.GaEolina would fall into line and suppOrt
most TO q nan. The Senator said
hay be a few like Kci't who will not
vote FOR him, but they will never amount
to much. AS We understand matters, Mr..
Keitbis considered big fish in Alliance
circles now, and we would like to know
of Senator Irby if he thinks Mr.. Kcitts in
fuence against Cleveland would amount
to anything. 1t seems to us that if Mr..
Keitt voted or intended to vote against
Cleveland that he would use his influence
with the Alliancemen to do the same thing
The question: now is whether Mr.. Keitt's
who will vote against Cleveland if he is
nominated will amount TO anything in this
State. AS 10 The scope of Mr.. Kcitts in.
fuence we know nothing, that is with AL
liancemen, it seems 10 us that he would use
that influence as well as his vote to defeat
Cleveland Now as Senator Irby is in the
ranks of the Alliance we would like very
much TO know, IL convenient, the scope Of
Mr. Kcitts influence. Our Senator made
one rash statement, we think, in his inter-
view when he said, The Farmers ALI
ancemen of this State are democrats
(Which we do not doubt) ''and they may be
relied upon to vote for the democratic
ince, IL II 10 the devil. We may bcmistak-
en but we DO not believe that the Alliance
men Of this State would vote for any man
as the devil II they kncwit |
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NJ. Hunter, ct al. Defendants.

VS..
M. NJ. Hunter, ct al. Defendants.
Complaint for partition
By virtue OF decree for partition
made in the above stated case, by
Hon. j. B. Kershaw, on the 5th OF
Nov. 1891. I will sell to the highest
bidder before the court house door,
on
Saleday in December
next, the following described real es-
tate towit: All that tract of land sit
uatcd in the county and State afore-
said, Oh waters of Is Mile Creek, ad,
Joining land Of the Plaintiff, DR.. H.
q. Miller, estate of Mellow, and 9th
erS, and containing one hundred and
twenty four Q2D acres more or less
Terms, one half cash on day OF
sale, the balance on q credit of IL
months, secured by q bond of the
purchaser and mortgage of the prem
lses with leave to anticipate payment.
The premises are sold subject to q
lease for tho year 1892, the purclas,
er receiving the rents if he comply
with the terms of sale.
Purchaser to pay for all papers.
j. NJ. STEWART,
Clerk of Court
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1891-11-19
4 V1TT for tI,c Orphans.

Times are t-ht and there are II hundred
children 10 feed. That is the state Of al
FAIRS at the ThOrnwcll Orphanamn. Think
of it, there are children gathered together
ut Clinton, from nearly every southern
state. 1Ecy are falhcrlrSs and moihrrlcss
and would be h"mrl"sS but for the good
hand OF God VIII" las gathered them under
these protecting roofs and raised up friends
to help thcm. You, reader, are one Of
those friends, if you will quickly sit down
and write out Il check or enclose y gifl to
DIR. Jacobs, Clinton, :. G., and help him
TO feed those orphans. Or send q barrel OF
flour or a sack Of corn or barrel of peas,
or rice, CT moiasScS. The children are
from seven different denominations. There
arc as many OF baptist origin rs Pr, sbyte
rian and as many Of Methodist as Baptist
among them, SO don't stand back on ac-
count of II word CT doctrine. They don't
send oil child, there, hrcauSc thr parents
don't happen to he Of their faith. Thanks
giving is close at hand. The very time to
give ihamk-u!icriEg to the helpless.
Christmas is close by How could yoI
forget to make the orphans happy ut such
time. And, mark you, if YOU, and pco-
pie like You, d" not pity ana help, those
orphans will have nothing 10 cat or wear.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1891-11-19

The Legislature meets next Tuesday. 1t
promises to be n busy session and very
lengthy one. Wc..supposc that all tho econ
through. 1t is very certain that it will
take two or three weeks to read the codi-
fed laws prepared by Judge Mahcr and to
ratify them and if it does it viii be very
expensive session.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1891-11-19
THURSDAY, NOV. 10, 1891.

The special trade edition of The State,
which was issued during the fair, was a
marvel of enterprise, industry and care.
II was gotten up in the ncatest and most
modern style throughout
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1891-11-19
THE CRsASnI IsigrDGED.

There are always men IN towns and cit
les who want to hold office. There arc
men in the country who want the same
thing. Those who come forward for pub
lie favor arc generally mcn of influence.
and they often make chasms b,tw cen their
respective supporters. These soon close
up and new Chasms arc formed in another
direction. There arc no good reasons for
chasms being made or continued between
the sensible people in the town and the
country. Their interests arc the same
There is as much to be gained 10y the pro-
motion OF harmony between them as there
is by tho cultivation of friendly feeling
in country community. ALI good people
in every county are interested in keeping
down divisions and unreasonable preiudi-
ccs. All citizens alike suffer from the in
furious effects of such things. Only those
who have not sense enough to 90 anything
! else will try 10 make the impression that
there is any hostility between the interests
of country and town people when all arc
citizens of the same county.
The citizens of Piclcns county who have
had The opportunity have nobly risen above
all such pre- juhiccS and stood by the town
OF Pickcns. The people of the county
generally believe in Tie future Of this place
and harbIr towards il no jt al0usics what
ever. Th" thinking, prudent people who
live here, appreciate this sentiment and arc
ready at all times to cultivate it. There
could hc no more eloquent expression OF
the unanimity OF town and country thar
was had in thC railroad vote of last Sntur
day. 1t is true the railroad will benefit all
hut tic people have no more mutual inter.
est in this than they have in everything
else. III a town is Of any use at all TO the
| country, the better il is, the more use it
will he. If the surrounding country helps
Il town in the least, the better that country
is the more help il will be tC the town.
! How silly then for any one to encourage
divisions! Town and country should
ever pull together for The common good
|
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1891-11-19

An old physician, retired from practice
having had placed in his hands by an East
ln"la missionary the formula Of a simple
VrHr'anlc remedy for the speedy aud per
lnan"nt cure OF Consumption, Bronchitis
Catnrrh, Asthma, and all throat and Lunc
Affections. also II positive and radical cur,
ior Nervous Debility and all Nervous Com
paints, after having tested its wonderful
curaliv" powers in thousands Of cases ha:
frIt 1t his duly to make it known to his suf
tcrinG fellows. Aciua;c by this motive an,
desire To relieve human suffering. ! vii
send free ct charge, to all who desire it
this recipe, in German, French or English
with tn!l directions for preparing and us
ing. Sent by mail by addressing with
stamp. naming this paper. w. \. Noycs,
-" Powers Book, Rochester, n. y.
aIr:iOyl
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1891-11-19

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The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1891-11-19

Does The State, of Columbia. know any
thing about the married Slalc?-i'ickcns
SENTINEL.
Only rs "thcory," not as "condi;ion. ."
The State.
Then the arguments Of our contcmpnra-
ry for divorce law are entirely theoretical
and not based OH the necessity for a Change
iii the ''condtiun'' Of our law. Get more
knowledge some that is not merely ,hco-
rc'lcnl-ih"n your zeal may he commended.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1891-11-19
&5.Sri{f'S tIDsC

Sheriff - Sale.
GTATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
" County Of Pickcns.
L. ). Smith i'll his own right, and as
executor of the estate of Lucinda
Russell, deceased, in behalf of
himself and all other creditors, if
any. Of the estate Of said deceased =,
Plaintiff,
against
Sarah A. Smith, Defendant.
By virtue of decree made in this
case by his Honor, j. b. Kcrshaw, on
the 9th day of June, 1886, l will sell
before the court house door on
Salchay i'll December,
next, during the legal hours for sale,
the following described tract of land:
All that lot or parcel of land in
Central Township, in said county and
state adjoining lands of Silas Curtis,
Aubrey Brewer, ID. G. Parsons, and
others, continuing one hundred and
twenty five Q25) acres, more or lcsssI
it being the the place whrre&n'Tm
da Russell lived at Jt.1c6 time of her
death. x.-
T&Ga4rrrs Onc-third cash. Balance
m one and two years time, with in
tcrcst from day of sale, to be secured
by Il bond of the purchaser with a
mortgage Of the premises sold. Pur-
chaser to pay for all papers.
IL. A. RlCfiEY, S. p. G..