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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-10-26
On the Safe Side.

The wanderer assepted.
In the violet calm of evening he stood at
the back door of the humble cot His
trousers were frayed at the bottom, and
his coat had known the touch Of the bull
dog.
YES, madam" he said, II was driven to
it by fate"
The lady in the green apron with the yell
low spot in the corner looked sympathetic.
"With"--
Rctrospectively he gazed into space as he
spoke.
-"all these train robberies and rail
road accidents there's nothing to do but
walk if you want to be on the safe side"
She vouchsafed him a slab of apple pie
without further colnment.-Detroit Trib-
uup
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-10-26
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stump int the front yard Of her father hum.
bic cabin with bare feet swinging to and
fro in rythm with the diurnal revolution OF
the massive globe on which we manage to
CLEAN humble and honest living. They
had been talking about snakes and wildcats
and break bone fever, but their voices had
gradually died away TO soft whisperings
and finally ceased altogether as the softness
of the night struck in and produced a feel
ing of simplicity and awe
"Brittyr'
1t was the voice of De Soto Higgins
breaking the silence at last. She was eX.
pecting it and wondering why in Sam Patch
he sat there like a clam, but of course she
gave a start and uttered low scream OF
surprise. A girl hasn't got to go to n semi
nary to catch onto those little things. 1t
was the first time he had ever called her by
her front name and shivers of shyness shv-
cred over her as she half realized what was
coming
"Britty. aXed nam today" he contin-
ued in a choking voice as he looked away
into the thicket wherein the opossum had
her lair and reared her young.
"Yo' ayed yo'r nam, ehI" she queried as
her heart futtered about like wounded
bird.
Yep"
Sand what did yo' ak yo'r mann"
II axed my mann
He paused and gasped and choked, She
pitied him and came to his relief with:
"Yo'r nam is powerful good woman"
"Yes, and axed her-I axed''A-
He was overcome again. Us old reptiles
who have been through the mill three or
four times will smile in contempt, but it
had that same effect on us the first time.
"Soty, shell i cum over thar" queried
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-10-26
Tho Outside View.

Average Man-There's a run on another
bank. Just'look at these depositors crowd.
ing in The foolsl THAT'S what makes
money tight, That whole crowd should be
carted of to lunatic asylum.
Friend-You are allowing your deposit to
remain, presume9
Average Man-Um-er-I haven't any
funds in that bank-New York Weekly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-10-26
Against Her VIII.

Mother--If that young man kissed you
against your will, why didn't you call me3
Daughter-He-he held me so tightly in
his arms couldn't call.
why didn't you call after he let you go'"
"Oh, there wasn't anything TO call for
then. GOOD News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-10-26
Disappointed.

Did You have good time on your west
ern trip" said one girl
Lovely" replied the other.
Pm sure you saw everything there was
TO see"
Yes l suppose So"
you say that as if you might have
missed something"
"Well, you sec to tell the truth, our
train didn't get robbed once "-Washing,
ton Star
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-10-26

would have been human hyena not to
have put his arm around her to prevent n
calamity When she had got nestled and
the three-ouarter moon had assumed her
duties, the fair Britomarte looked up at his
ear and softly queried
And did yo'r nam answer like my pop
did,"
Did yo' AK yo'r popi"
Yep"
And did yo'r pop -say'---
"Hcun said yep And yo'r nam she said
--saidn--
"She I'm Said yep tool"
Old Jones and his wife, sitting in their
cabin without light in order to fool the
mosquitoes, were suddenly amazed ut a lu-
rid flash which turned night into day for
an instant and plainly revealed every knot
hole in the floor They waited with bated
breath for the expected thunderbolt, but
it did not come. That flash was simply the
reflection of the happy grin which over
spread the faces Of DE Soto Higgins and
Britomarte Jones when they realized that
they We're at last actually and really and
truly engaged, and he was liable for breach
Of promise if he went back on her. And
old Jones got up and went to the door and
looked ont to spot the situation of affair,
and growl
wall, he IN has got she TN, and she III,
has got he I'm, and durn thar pesky hides
but l hope they II be fit to be fttenV'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-10-26
And .WouId Remain His.

What tine'have you'" inquired the oily
pickpocket, approaching ithe stout man,
with;the lisaN y'watch' chain.
My own" said the stout man without
taking his watch,aut: sssChicago, Record.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-10-26
Fall and Winter

We show the largest as
sortment and greatest var
iety, including the Ben
nington, American Hosiery
Co s, Wright's Health ind
erwear, French Balbriggan
Derby Ribbed and many
other makes. We also
show this season the most
complete line OF Mems
Gloves, in Kid, Cape, Dog
Skin. Castor, lined and I'M
lined, including the cele-
brated Fish, Clark &FIagg's,
Dents, Myers * Sons. We
shall be pleased to show
you the above goods and
quote lowest prices at
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-10-26
THE DIAGRAM MAN.

TIC Tn Got She I'm and Everything Was
All Right.
The moon was in her third quarter, and
as she looked down upon mountain, valley,
stream and forest there was a buttermilk
softness about things which made every
body feel gentle and reverential. For near
ly an hour De Soto Higgins and Brtomarte
Jones sat in silence Each was seated on a
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-10-26
Good Looking GHntlan1l !

lAND OTHERS
Often place their likeness at the
head of their advertisement,
which by some is considered an
evidence Of egotism. To avoid
any appearance of variety we
beg to state that the above is
not our likeness but is simply
placed there to attract your at
tcntion TO our New Stock of
Overcoats and Suits. A finer or
more complete stock cannot be
found in Vermont
We sell everything for Gentle
men. Underwear, Hosiery,
Gloves, Hats, Caps, Neckwear,
Shirts, Collars, Cuffs, Rubber
and Macintosh Coats. Every.
thing new, no old rubbish to
show you.
Our Boys and Children's
Clothing is the best the market
affords. Our listers for Bows
and Men have never been
equaled by us. We make a spec
ialty of Trunks and Bags Ask
to see the biggest stock of Fur
Coats ever shown in Burlington.
Make no mistake but so to
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-10-26
THE ARIZONA KICKER.

|oundIess Freedom That Must BE Tenn
pered with Good Sense.
Hines HAVE CHANGED.-Up to a year
every local subscriber to The KICKER
supposed to have certain outside priv
es, such as calling the editor by his front
be, loafing about the Office, inviting him
risk and borrowing small sums Of mon
y him. A special privilege was that of
|ing drunk and whooping around town
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-10-26

Che girl as the silence grew long and pain
full
Tiff yo' dast to, he replied.
81 dast."
Il minute later she sat on the stump be-
eide him. 1t was small stump, and he
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-10-26
EPILEPSY or FITS.

Can this disease be cured? Most physicians say
No-Isay, Yes; al forms and the worst cases. Al
ter 30 years study and experiment have found the
remedy.-Epilepsy is cured by it,; cuyed, not sub.
dued by opiatesthe old, treacAerous, quac, treat.
mcnt. Do not despair. Forget past impositious on
your purse, past outrGGes on your confidence. past
failures Look forward, not backward. My remedy
is of to-day. Valuable work the subject, and
large bottle of the remcdy-sant free for trial
Mention Pos-OfliCe and Express address.
Prof W. II. PEEKE, T. D. 4 Cedar St, New York
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1893-05-18
DucusVIlIe Dots.

As We farmers arc very busy at this timo
of year you need not expect to hear from
us very often, and when you do we know
but little to write about. We are all in tho
same boat-trying hard to devise ways
to get little hard cash in the fall. Now
what is the best thing to do to get it is what
troubles us. When to plant and how to
work so as to get the best results is the
talk when we get together.
Your correspondent after consulting his
nclghbors has come to the conclusion that
the cotton crop of '93 is fraction larger
than 03, And so is tho corn crop. We
have used more guano this year than lust.
[ am Of tie opinion that there is more de-
vcrsificd farming now than there was a
few years back. When we maze on our
farms all we need then we live at home
and then high price of bacon and scarcity
OF money will not hurt us 80 bad. | am
sure in this favored land oI ours we can be
self supporting. OLD MAN.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1893-05-18
The IIiiIcnIlilIm Pictured.

A fascinating picture of the posi-
bilities Of future development on the
earth is portrayed in "The Story of
the Millennium" which is made a
special feature Of the June number Of
Demorcst's Family Magazine. 1t de-
picts the condition of mankind on the
earth in the ten thousandth century,
when interplanctary communication
has been established, and the "dream
of the ages" has become q vivid and
magnificent reality. Novel views con,
ccrning the progressive evolution of
mankind during the intervening ep.
ochs are included, and the narrative
Is related in an easy, conversational
manner, the events being supposed
to transpiro through the publication
of the proceedings of the Optimists
Club, TN institution established f91
the purpose of foretel!ing the future
of the world. The story is illustrat
ed by Beard, and is from the pen OF
Arthur Field. This is the first ut
tempt at anything like q complete
pictorial representation of the future
appearance of the earth and its inhab
ltaDts. W. JENNINGS DEMoREsT,
Id East 18th Street, New York.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1893-05-18

."tu, ic.ci iand; VIII make sPlend1c farm; TIM
her is fine; must be sold.
2N9 acres on Little EnStatoe, 40 acres IN cuti-
Vatton, 10 ncrcs bottom II acres in good pasture,
fenced, stable for four horses; this place Is we'll
| whterrd and Il bargain at 25OO.
a farm OF 2;S acres miles west OF TicEensS
] 20 acres cleared, balance i'll good timber; we'll
Satersd BY creek and springs; near Concord
chuIch and school house; desirable neighbor-
hood: price ~ 300.
l23 acres northwest OF Symm's mill 20 acrcs
In cultivation, 25 acres I'm bottom lnnd OH Eff
Teen Mile creek: in high state OF cultivation;
good buildings; fine water and good orchard:
terms. x per cent; time yearR.
a splendid farm Of 100 acres, 2a mile north OF
! ,k"nS on graded r0nd: three good tenant
houses, 60 acres In high state OF cultivation, so
acres best Twelve Mile bottom; does not over
Now; hne pasture Of ~ acres, good fence, good
well OF water and two good springs; will sell or
easy terms: price 81 800
Hl' acres on Big Crow creek IS acres in culti~
vntlon; "5 acres best bottom land: 12 acres OF 1t
without ditch; the bottom land not subject to
overflow; half mile Of mill and gin, one mile
IFS acres near Pumpkintowu IN original forest;
100 acres lies we'll and timber fine; price 1850
$50 iO acres nnlmprOved tract 10 acres bot
tonl unllhprOvcd: $50 acres OF tract In original
timber: price, $3.50 miles from Pickcns ON
graded rOnd tn EaStntOe.
S5 acres miles southwest Of Cross Plains on
Wn'ers OF George Il creek; good cotton land one
h'f tn opigina forest; fine timber; about So
Hcres cleared and In high state OF cultivation;
good water aud necessary buildings terms easy.
IL acres just north OF Pickcns, joins the corpo.
rate limits, al In cultivation, 10 acres Of the lin
cSt bot tom hnd, fine binding site this is good
bargain for II person wanting small farm near
town; price 500, half cash, balance in one year
For any particulars write to Pickens Land
Agency, Pirkens, s. G.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1893-05-18
DIR. Fletcher Porter, of Westminster,
was IN town last Friday.

DR. Fletcher Porter, of Westminster,
was in town last Friday.
The paint brush is again being used in
town. w. 9. Bramlett Is having the store
he occupies rcpainted.
The ladies of the Baptist church will
serve strawberries, ice cream and cake in
the old court house Friday evening be-
ginning at 0 o'clock.
The "boys" have put them up trap.
csc and gymnastic poles in the old court
house where they go to exercise and de-
velope their muscles.
Last Thursday night while Mr. T. G.
Robinson was at church something went
to his house killed and partly cat two
month old puppy and hen. The even
ing before 1t attacked dog belonging to a
colorcd man living on MIR. Robinson 8 place
and hurt him severely. 1t is not known
what the thing is, but is thought to be
catainount or panther.
Since writing the above the animal or
varmint or whatever tits has been playing
havoc with the dogs generally. Two or
three others VIC have heard of have been
Killed by it. We have no objections to its
killing all tho dogs but arc afraid that af.
ter dog meat gives out it will tackle the
hogs. 1t was in town last Sunday night
at several places and was seen on the street.
From descriptions of it we arc inclined to
think it a catamount. 1t is no Icspcctor of
persons in color, religion or politics.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1893-05-18
J.J. LEWIS: JULIUS T., BOGGH
THE PICKENS
Land d.'.Agency!.

The rickens Land Agency now has for sale
the followinS desirable lands:
.383 acres In Easley Township, 4 miles from
Fahlcy 10 miles from Grccnvile, settlements
on plantation, good orchard, lT5 acres in culti-
vaeon, bnlnncc in woods. Ono of the best farms
in the county.
80 acres ~ miles below Liberty; l25 acres in
nigh stnte OF cultivation; good orchards;
dwellings, and other houses level; the best
small farm In l'ickcnS county: terms easy.
30 acres ON Wolf creek, good farming or pas
turc lnnd; 20 acres i'll cultivation: mile from
Pickcns on Ensley road; on this place il good
water power with grfst m4il cotton gin and
press, and double set wool cards with braker and
NIL fixtures; all rim by LeTcl water wheel;
dwelling house with well OF good water and nli
necessary out buildings: also house for miller; q
d desirable and profitable place. Terms easy.
l5 acres on Town Creek one mile west OF pick
ems; splendid power; saw MILL cotton GIN feed,
er and condenser a@'ser press, grsS mill mill
ers's house. machinery In operation: good run
of custom; onehnlf cash, balnce ensy annua +
| payments
| 23i ucrcs OH graded road to pumpkintown, 4
| miles north OF PickcnS. One hundred acres in
| cultivation; 25 acres best Twelve Mile river bot
tom Good cotton and grain land. One good
dwelling and one good tenant house Terms
easy. Liberal discount for nll spot cash
| lS,NO acres mountain land: good for range.
vineyards, orrherts. etc Finely timbcred.
| ITO res on waters Of &aludu river mile from
Pleasant Grove church and school house; .r
!, acres cleared lard, II acres branch bottom; OH
public road. we'll wntcrcd price $500 cash.
2l5 acres Of lind III hurricane township near
Dalton: Is acres in cultivation balance in orSai.
nal forest nbnundinG in the best pine timber;
well wniorcd; price, 5000, one-hnlf cash balance
AT Fer cent.
COG nrrca IN Enstatoc township, good tenant
honSe; Is acres IN cultivatiOn bIlalice fine TIM
Dor and grass: 81 200 on long time.
| "2O acres III Central township. l5 acres in cul-
tivntion 10 acres fine pasture, balance In host "s
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1893-05-18
Flowers and Feathers

Ostrich Tips, Pom Pons, Black and Col.
Plumcs, Bunch Flowers, Single Spray
Monturcs, Roses, Daisies and Wrcathcs.
shildren's Caps in Lawns, Silk, Satin,
Plush and Velvet also handsome and
we'll selected stock of Fancy Gilt, Steel
and Jet Ornaments, Trimming Pins, Hat
Crowns, Piquets, etc.
Now don't put off till tomorrow, hut
come at once and get your choice before
CtT Millinery Stock is picked over.
We arc offering everything in our Milli-
merry Department and great many goods
in our Dry Goods Department at and bc
low cost.
apr27 .93m3.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1893-05-18
From Rock.

Farmers arc about done planting corn
and cotton.
A large concoursc Of people attended dc.
vine services Mt Oolcnoy church the first
Sunday in this month. The services were
conducted by Rev. d. &. Freeman.
Mr., a. b. Tallcy, Jr., killrda catamount
last week which weighed nineteen pounds.
1t was three feet and three inches long and
had caught ten of Mr.. Talley's lambs.
Mr.. John a. Cox came very near being
killed recently by his horse.
The attention of the County Commits.
sioncrs is called for the twentieth time that
three bridges or the road leading from Mrs
Susan TrOttcr's to Saluda river arc worse
than dangerous.
Uncle Joshua says he will make thing:
warm for the Commissioners il the bridges
are not repaired soon.
Mir. Bob. Edcns is convalcscing.
EIHGIJ
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1893-05-18
Tools to WS..Gz with:

Let the Gully washers md Trash
movers go on their own way. What
you want now are grass tanglers,
crust breakers and clod rollers, and
they are here.
Your good wife needs some Furni-
ture and Window Shades and probn-
bly, Stove or somo Crockory or Ia
ble Cutlery.
The girls want a new Hat, Il Spring
Dress, Parsol, Gloves. Ribbons,
Embroideries and Laces. Let them
make their own selections.
And then the boys: Don't be un-
easy about them, they'll tell you what
they want, and you'll scratch your
head a few times before they
get it..
But here arc feww.things that will
come in mighty handy now pretty
soon: Grain Cradles, Harrows,
Sweeps, Hoes, Double Foot Stocks,
Mouldbonrds and Wings, Paints, Oils,
Vnrnishcs and Brushes, and lot of
Corn and Peas. NeW goods every
week. Come and Sec us.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1893-05-18
Notice..

4 meeting will be held at Cross Roads
school house in Bethlehem school district
of the tax payers of said district, for the
purpose of lcvying special tax for school
on the 3ist of May 1898 at 2
o'clock p. III. BY order of the Board of
Trustees. NJ. w. NEWTON,
Is. f. LESLEY,
T.. S. GRIFFIN.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1893-05-18
Our Millinery on Street Floor.

We are determined to sell or offer for
sale for the next few weeks our entire
stock of Fine Millinery and Fancy Goods.
Now, if you want anything at all in Rib
hons. Trimmings, Surashs, Pongccs, Qua
Dcchinc,
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1893-05-18
Groceries !

Nice line OF Canned Goods, Pickles, Cod Fisfp
salmon. New Orleans md HomeSpun Syrups.
ihe best Coffee To DO had. Teas, Sugars Pure
spices silver Leaf Lard, CanvuSScd Hams, Ben
NH, Lily Patent. Golden Sheaf and \. ! Fiours
All reliable brands and prices arc right Cong
md see for yourself
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1893-05-18
CHAINED LIGHTNING

The railroad has got yet come to Pickcns, bue
II you are In Enslcy or Pickcns and wish to-
talk to anyone in the other town, just step to-
the "phone" and call the one you want.
Telegrnms promptly transmitted and correct
nehs guaranteed. Al messages for piokens and
vicinity promptly delivered.
PICKESS TELEPHONE CO
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1893-05-18
Notions &!

Ribbons, :HandkercLiefs, Ladies, Mens onp
Childrens Hosiery In abundance, Gloves and,
SILK Mitts, Black, Torchon Lnccs, Suisses and
Enibroidelies Insertions. Fancy Edging, Nice
Pearl buttons, l}albriggan Undnrwear Thomn
sons Corsets, Fancy yelling.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1893-05-18
1903,
MCFALL'S
ALMANACK
--FOI;-
L 8 . e.
1898.
U<zas-,s
May.

This is the time O the year when
everybody should attend to thei: own
business and let other peoples alone
It's this Almanacks business-not
to tinker with the weather and pre-
dict storms and whirlwinds and dry
spells and tell you what you must
and what you mustn't, and how you
must and how you mustn't, but to al
ways have on hand what you want
and what you are bound to have.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1893-05-18
HAG0OD, BRUCE & Co.'s,
SPRING CATALOGUE
Dress Goods =

ings, Co1ddie Roi, Fancy and plain Lawns,
Titaina Novelties, Fancy Muslin Dresses, Fancy
Stripes SeinSooks, Dotted and Figured Suisse
end BLACK Lawns, Cashmers and other drcss
Novelties.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1893-05-18
KALAMAZOO WAIST.

And would be glad to furnish You tcstimon-
ials from many Of our customers tcstifying
to their qualities of comfort, elegance and
dnrabiiiiy. There is no Corset on earth
that will last longer than the FGatherbonc
CorsctS.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1893-05-18
T. A. Walker & Bro,
Gree1lvRIIc. s. e..

If you want Corset that is absolutely
unhrcakablc and one that is recommended
by eminent physicians don't hesitate to try
one of our Corscis, They arc the --latest
Model, Most Elegant Shape, and Long
Waist. Patent Expansion Bust, Perfect
Form and Comfort and everyone of them
boncd with Fcatherbonc and made from cx-
ira fine Satccn. We call special attention
to orr
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1893-05-18
had Debts.

Wc won't name these. You know whether
yours IL bad one or not. We can only Judge
by tho way you act. Are you acting fair and
square about Il!
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1893-05-18

At meeting of the Baptist ID Their new
church last Saturday, the following rcsolu-
tions were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, Our Presbyterian brethren of
this place have kindly allowed us the use of
their church since our organization and
while we were without house of wor.
ship OF our own, and have by many
christian kindncsscs extended 10 us a much
appreciated welcome:
Hc it Resolved. by thu Baptist church Of
FlckcnS Court House, III regular confer,
rncc assembled that we tender to the Pres
bytrrian church Of this place our hcarlicst
thanks and sinccrc assurance of apprccia.
ton for these favors.
And hc il futhcr resolved, that it is tho
sense of this body that we tender, in all
especial manncr, our thnnks to the Presby-
terian iutlics for their Kindness and co-opcr.
alton both in our church and Sunday school
services.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1893-05-18

We, the undersigned merchants of Pick.
ems agree to close our stores promptly ut
$50 o'clock, (railroad timc,) everyday cx
ccpt Saturdays and public days, bcginuing
Monday the 18th inst, and continuing un.
til September the list:
HAGooD, BRUCE Il Co.,
J. Is. NEwBEEy,
W. II. MCCALL.
JoHN II. LEWIS Il Son.,
IT. y. HARRIS,
a. NJ. Norris,
w. G. BHAMLETr,
&. l.. DENNIS.