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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1893-02-23
In Memoriam.

Died, near Chappelrs, Newberry coun-
ty, January 5th, 1898, Mr.. Robert E. Lee,
in the twenty-second year of his age.
He was born August 10Th, 1872, and if
he had lived until next August would
have been twenty-five years old. he had
moved with his mother and other rela-
tives into Newberry county, near Chap
pelrs Depot. Mr.. George T. Reid, his
mothers brother, had lost his wife, and
his mother had gone to live wish him,
and after very short time Bobb!e, as he
was familiarly called, sickened and died.
The physician who waited upon him
said, when he first saw him, that he was
very sick, and gave his mother no hope
of his recovery. He rapidly grew worse
and the end came sooner than it was ex-
pected. He never murmured, and when
asked if he was afraid to die, answered
no, and told his loved ones not to weep
for him. All was done that love and at
tention required, but we could not keep
him with US. God has taken him away
from us, and we bow in submission, and
say thy will be done. His father pre-
ceded him few years ago to the spirit
land, and now his eldest son follows.
He was the son of Mr.. L: B. anG Mrs. I.
C. Lee Bobbie was a quiet young man,
attending to his own business and wish
ing everybody well. BE was his mothers S
stay ard support. She was just begin
ming to lean upon his strong arm, when
God removed him from earth. God CON-
fort her and sanctify this affiiction to the
spiritual good of all his relatives and
friends. r. VS..
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1893-02-23
Mr.. Latimer Calls Conference.

Correspondence Greenville Daily News
SENECA, S. c., February 21.-A great
many of our citizens were wondering
Yesterday afternoon at the cause of the
gathering of a considerable number Of
the Alliance, but the cause was easy to
explain when it c%as learned that they
had come tot confer with Congressman
elect Latimer on the prospective post
masters of this county. A meeting was
held last night, open to any one who de-
sired to attend, in which nominations
were made for postmaster at the different
Offices as they were called out by Mr..
La:imer. After the list had been gone
through Mr.. Latimer announced the
meeting adjourned, and a prominent AL
lianceman announced meeting of AL
liancemen to take place Immediately.
The intelligent reader is left to surmise
whether or not anything more was done
in the line of parcelling out the Offices.
1t seems from the speeches made last
night that man must be in The move
ment' to entitle him to any consideration
from Mr.. Latimer.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1893-02-23
Blizzard in the Middle States.

New YORK, February 20. Reports
from towns throughout New Jersey,
Pennsylvania and New England are TO
the effect that the storm of last night
and to-day is the severest since the biz
zard of 1888. Considerable property has
been destroyed. Railroad trains are
several hours late and telegraphic com
munication is crippled. The wind blew
a man from the Erie railroad bridge at
Patterson, N. j., into the Passiac river
and he was drowned. The unroo6ng
and partial demolition of buildings were
common incidents. Several cases of
death from exposure are reported.
NEW YORK, February 20.-The wind is
blowing a gale this morning from the
West at Sandy Hook and very heavy
sea is running. Tugs and small crafts
about the bay are having = hard time
buffeting the wind and waves, and reports
are beginning to come in of vessels in
distress at Sandy Hook, City Island and
other places along the shores.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1893-02-23
June.
BRIBES WERE OFFERED.
A Sensation Developed in the Sullivan
Murder Case at Anderson.

ANDERSON. S. c., February l7--There
was genuine sensation here to-day
when it became known that an attempt
had been made TO bribe the jury in the
Sullivan murder case Atiicavits were
read in court to-day before Judge lzlar
to the effect that 3. p Trammeil. one of
cur policemen, had offered bgibcs to the
jury in the Sullivan case. The Judge is
very wrathy over it. and has ordered
Policeman Trammell to appear before
him tomorrow for Investigation.
1t is also rumored here tonight that
some of the jurymen accepted the bribe.
Tie bribe was one hundred dollars each.
Policeman Dillingham; told the writer
that Trammell offered him one hundred
dollars to assist him in his work. This
Dillingham; refused and exposed Tram
NELL Dillingham; says Trammell had
several thousand dollars in cash when
he tried 10 get him to assist him.
II viii be remembered that J. Minis
Sullivan killed Herman Gilreath in
Greenville about eight moaths ago. Sui
livan did not think that he could get a
fair trial at Greenville. so the case as
moved to this place and Sullivan would
have been tried here yesterday for the
murder of Gilreath had it not been that
the Supreme Court interfered and or
dered the trial postponed. Thus the
matter stands to-day. Developments that
will astonish the public are expected at
the investigation tomorrow.
ANDERSON. February IS.-When court
convened this morning the solicitor
brought up the rule to show cause issued
against B. p. Trammell yesterday. but
the respondent did not appear. Mr..
Wardlaw. his attorney asked the court
to pass the matter for the present. The
court said that the matter would be
postponed until the conclusion OF the
FAINT case, then on trial. but that the
rule must then be answered. At2 o, clock
the matter was again called up. The
respondent was not present and made no
answer to the rule and it was therefore
made absolute The Judge then sen
fenced Mr.. Trammell to pay fine OF
800 and to stand committed until said
fine is paid. 1t is not known. where the
defendant has gone. One rcmor is that
he has gone to his uncle's, near Honea
Path, but the general impression is that
he has Skipped out for some other
State
From affidavits made, the substance OF
which is published il the Greenville Daiiy
-NerS. We do not believe there is any
truth in the statement published. that
effort was made to bribe the jury in the
case Of the State against Sullivan. for the
killing OF Gilreati III Greenvilie.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1893-02-23
Seneca Items.
SENECA. S. c.. February %, 1898.

SENECA, S. c., February %, 1898.
DEAR COURIER: The many friends OF
Mr.. J. W. Sriblng will be glad to hear
that he is improving.
Rev. S. L. Wilson, of West Virginia, is
visiting his brother, Rev. ]. A. Wilson.
he preached last Saturday and Sunday
in the Presbyterian church. he is fine
preacher.
Work has been begun on the water
work g The railroad company proposes
to puS a fine system.
Mr.. D. J. Galloway has begun the erec-
ton of machine shop and general manu-
featuring establishment.
The man who let his stock of fire-wood
run out, thinking spring had come, has
certainly missed it.
Rev. W. T. Matthews will begin meet
ing at Keowee Chapel next Sabbath.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1893-02-23
Return Items.

RETURN, 5. C.. February u. 1898.
DEAR COURIER: Farmers are not pro-
crossing very fast with their crops in this
community owing to the bad weather we
are having.
The citizens of this neishborhood are
in very good health as far as know.
There is tlourishing school going on
at Return under or good teacher, Mr..
Plumer Dendy. On account of i'll health
he has been at home for two weeks. His
brother has been teaching in his place
during his sickness. Weare glad to learn
that Mr. Dendy is at his post of duty
again.
There is more small grain sown in this
community than there has been for
several years. l believe that the people
are going to live at home instead of
abroad Our people will feel better and
be on the road to prosperity when they
decide to make their living at home.
We regret to chronicle the death of
Miss Cora Hayes, daughter cc Mr.. Chas.
HAYES. which occurred on Sunday, Feb
ruary 18th We sympathise with the be-
reaved father and mother and other sor-
rowing relatives and friends. The Lord
giveth and the Lord taketh away; blessed
be the name of the Lord. We. X.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1893-02-23

PULASKI, T2SS., February 1S.-News
has reached here from remote prtt Of
Lewis county. about twenty-five lies
from Pulaski, that Mormon preachers,
whu have been III that section for some
time past preaching Mormonism, after
being repeatedly warned to leave the
county, while preaching to small crowd.
were assassinated by masked band of
men, who rode up to a side window of
tie house in which the Mormons were
holding meeting, and, firing through
the window, killed both instantly. No
one else was injured.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1893-02-23
Westminster Dots.

WESTMINSTER, S. c., February Il, '93.
DEAR COURIER: The beautiful farm
residence of Mr.. T. W. Ballenger. stu
ated one mile below here, was destroyed
by fire on last Sunday afternoon about 2
o'clock. The house was occupied at the
time of the fire by Mr.. John Walker,
Mr.. Ballenger having moved his family
to his mothers, since the death of his
brother James. The origin of the fire
was accidental, having caught from de-
fective stove lue. Mr.. Walker had built
a fire in the stove for the purpose of pre-
pairing dinner, and :, ,ent to the pasture
to see about some stock. While gone to
the pasture he discovered the fire and
ran back to try and save his household
goods. The wind was blowing at rapid
rate and ne succeeded in saving but
few things. Most all of Mr.. Ballenger's
household furniture was burned. The
house was almost new, having been built
some two or three years ago. The loss is
over one thousand dollars, with no insur-
ance.
The hot supper given by the ladies Of
this place, for the benefit of the Metho-
dist church, was served in Maj. B. 81.
Cross's storehouse on last Thursday
night. On account of the inclement
weather there was not as large crowd
present as desired. There were plenty OF
good things to eat and everybody seemed
to have enjoyed the occasion finely. The
amount realized from the hot supper and
the contributions from parties who did
not attend was near fifty dollars.
Rev. w. T. Matthews closed his revival
meeting at the Presbyterian church on
Monday night of last week. There were
nine accessions to the church. Toward
the close of the meeting the church was
crowded to overfowing. Our people are
very much impressed with Rev. Matthews
and they all want to hear him preach
again.
Two freight cars, loaded with guano,
were knocked off the track and COM
pletely torn to pieces at this place one
day last week.
The Mason Banking Company now oc-
cupy the new bank Office in the brick
building. The Office is very large and
convenient. The safeis kept in a large
brick vault and money deposited in that
safe will indeed be safe.
Col. R. E. Mason made flying trip to
New York city last week on professional
business. He reports travelling through
snow in many localities.
DR.. J. B. Mobley is in Texas. We learn
that he and his family are going to move
to that State soon. We Will regret very
much to lose the doctor. he has been
in Westminster nearly two years and has
become one OF our mostvaluable citizens.
Miss Minnie Traylor is visiting relatives
and friends at her former home, Spartan
burg.
Mrs. W. J. Porter, of Gainesville, Ga,
is visiting her parents, DR.. and Mrs. J. W.
Quillian.
Mrs. ". ]. Lunney and little son, Vic
tor, of Seneca, visited the family Of her
parents, Col. and Mrs. r. Z. Mason, this
week
The Westminster High School now has
on roll nearly one hundred pupils. l..
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1893-02-23
Sheriff Riser's Strange Contrast.
columbia State.

columbia State.l
The conduct Of Sheriff Riser, of New
berry. in the railroad contempt cases, is
in strange contrast to that of the other
Sheriffs, especially Gov. Tillman's pet,
Nance. whom the organ has seen fit to
condemn in loudest tones, for his con-
duct. Sheriff Riser is hot Conservative,
yet he is The only Sheriff who is standing
firm in Charleston, and sticking the con-
tempt matter out. The three Tillmanite
Sheriffs are at their homes, and he is
making Gov. Tillman sore by being the
only one wit. the nerve to stand the
affair out to the end.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1893-02-23
The Case of Sullivan for Killing Gill
reath, of Greenyille.
Especial to the Grcenville Daily News.

ANDERSON, S. c., February 17.-This
morning Solicitor Ansel asked the court
what disposition would be made of the
Sullivan case. Judge Izlar said:
''Under the circumstances think l will
continue the case for tins term. The
Supreme Court has apparently assumed
Jurisdiction of the case, and do not care
to complicate matters by any conflict Of
jurisdiction between the Supreme Court
and myself. l will file an order giving
them more fully my reasons for continu-
ing the case.
The witnesses received their checks and
will return to their various homes to-day.
The case is now transferred to the
Supreme Court and the attorneys for the
State feel confident that that court will
promptly vacate Justice Pope's order.
Judge Melton, in conversation with
your correspondent this morning, ex-
planned in very lucid manner the
defense's side of the case. He declared
that Judge Aldrich in the Greenville
court had no authority to transfer the
case to Anderson, because no motion was
made to that effect and because no affi-
davits were submitted to prove that the
defendant could not get fair and impair
tial trial in Greenville, which, under the
law, is the only ground on whicE a change
of venue can be had. When the defense
made the motion to quash the jury panel
on account of Sheriff Gilreath; ; relation
ship to the deceased, Judge Aldrich did
so. In view of the fact that the same
state of affairs would exist as long as
Sheriff Gilreath remained in office, which
would certainly be five years if he should
live to serve out his term, Judge Aldrich,
of his own accord and without any
motion or authority of law, transferred
the case to Anderson. Now when the
case is called fer trial the defense does
not, as supposed by some, ask to have the
case taken back to Greenville, but simply
denies Anderson county's jurisdiction.
Judge Melton said that the defendant
ana his friends were quite willing to have
the case tried in Anderson, but the trial
would be illegal, and even should Sulli-
van be acquitted he would be liable to
another trial, and he did not want to be
tried twice.
The appeal will be heard in she latter
part of May. If the Supreme Court
decides that Anderson county has no
jurisdiction, of course no other county
has jurisdiction, and the case cannot oe
tried in Greenville as long as ?. D. Gill
reath or any kinsman Of the deceased
holds the Office of Sheriff. The inevita-
BILE result would be to postpone the case
for years or until the death or resignation
of p. D. Gilreath as Sheriff.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1893-02-23
Jocassee for Sale.


r WILL SELL at private sale that
i splendid place, known as JOCASSEE,
containing two hundred and fifty acres.
more or less. and adjoining lands Of j.
VI. Whitmire and Others. This tract is
improved and has dwelling and out
buildings thereon. The place is sus-
ceptible of a high state of improvement,
and is one of the best points for hotel
in the country. The scenery surrounding
the place is grand. The tract lies on the
Southwest side of Whitewater River, in
Oconee county. South Carolina. and con-
tains a large quantity of bottom land.
Ilr. James Fisher resides on the tract
and will show the same 10 those who
may desire 10 purchase. For terms ad-
dress me at Robertson p. o.. Clay county,
Mississippi. Il. G. CARADINE.
December |. 1892. 4S-2m"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1893-02-23
In Need

of laxative to try Ayers Pills" -
Boothbay (Me.), Register.
Between the ages of FIVE and fifteen,
I was troubled with kind OF salt
rheum, or eruption, chiefly confined to
the legs, and especially to the bend Of
the knee above the calf. Here, running
sores formed which would scab over,
but would break Immediately on NOV
ing the leg. My mother tried every
thing she could think Of, but all was
without avail. Although child, Tread
in the papers about the beneficial effects
of Ayers Pills, and persuaded my moth
er to let me try them. With no great
faith in the result. she procured
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1893-02-23

CHARLESTON, S. c., February 1.-THE
sale of the South Carolina Railway,
ordered to take place in April of this
year, has been postponed on an appeal
from the decree CT sale by F. W. Bound
and other second consolidated mortgage
bondholdcrs. The appeal cannot be heard
before October next.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1893-02-23
LOCAL MENTION.

Good Friday. March 81.
Easter SUNDAY, April >.
Easter eggs are coming aud crinoline
will have to give place 20 anime.
Miss Blanche Wall, Of Clayton, Ca. is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. f. y. Bell. of
Walhala.
Gov. Tillmap has appointed Mr.. a. B.
McGutfin. Of Fort Madison. Oconee coun-
ty, Notary Public.
Drop in next week. when at court, and
subscribe for the COURIER. You cannot
well get along without it.
Mrs. J. s. cozby, after protracted
visit to her daughter Mrs. G.. G. MayeS.
returned TO her home, in Newberry, on
last Monday.
Miss Sue Dendy returned home Tues
day evening after pleasant visit to rela-
tives and friends at Autun. Pendleton
and Spartanburg.
Dr. Fahnestock in Office till i P. NJ. on
February a. %. y, March i. , and ;.
Teeth extracted without pain. Terms,
cash at each sitting.
The Legislature OF Alabama has passed
the Australian ballot law by a small ma
jority We think it would be good law
for Sor-h Carolina.
Hon. W. y Roach, Democrat, has been
elected United States Senator from North
Dakota. This will give the Democrats a
majority in the Senate.
Married, on February Sth, 1893. at the
residence of Mr. T. H. Stribling, by Rev.
J. a. Wilson, Mr. John Lawrence. of
Pickens county, to Miss Sue Alice etrib-
ling, of Oconee county.
There are some people in oconee
county who are reading the COURIER
that are not subscribers. Friends. don't
do this any longer, but come up to the
Captain Office and subscribe lik man.
Quit borrowing your neighbors PAPER.
Mr.. J. P. Gibson. D. G.. c. T., State
lecturer and Organizer of the South
Carolina Grand Lodge Independent
Order of Good Templars, will deliver a
free lecture this Thursday evening in
the Walhalla Baptist church at s o'clock.
The greatest question of the day will be
discussed. All cordially invited. Don't
miss it.
jefferson Reeder. son of Thomas
Owens, colored, died, near Walhalla,
February the Goth, 1893 He was born
January 27, 1871 he was sick one year.
He said that the Lord had come for him
and that he was going forest. He called
all the family, one by one, and told them
all goodbye and asked them to meet him
in heaven. He was raised up in the Sun
day school. He said the Lords prayer
and passed away. BE was buried at Flat
Rock burying ground after appropriate
funeral services conducted 6y Rev. Moses
Cherry, pastor Of the Methodist church.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1893-02-23
4 Friend

Wishes to speak through the Register Of
the beneficial results he has received
from q regular use of Ayers Pills.
He says: "I was feeling sick and tired
and my stomach seemed all out Of order.
I tried a number Of remedies, but none
seemed to give me relief until I was in
duced to try the old reliable Ayers
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feel like a new man. think they are
the most pleasant and easy to take OF
anything ever used, being so finely
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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1893-02-23
Highest of ali in Leavenng Power-Latest s. Govt Report
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ABSOLUTELY PURE

WASHINGTON, D. c., February 1s.-The
House Committee on Elections to-day by
a majority vote decided to report in favor
OF Elliott, Democrat, the sitting member
in the contested election case of Miller
VS.. Elliott, from the "shoestring' or
black district of South Carolina This is
the last election contest before the COM
mittee.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1893-02-23

People troubled with sick and nervous
headaches will find a most efficacious
remedy in Ayers Cathartic Pills. They
strengthen the stomach, stimulate the
liver, restore healthy action to the digest
i've organs, and thus afford speedy and
permanent relief,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1893-02-23

Paints, oils, glass. machine and castor
oil (by the gallon), brides, saddles, col
lars, buggy and wagon harness, road
carts, buggies, one and two horse wagons.
cheap for cash or on a credit until fall.
The Carter Merchandise Co.,
Westminster, S. G.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1893-02-23
Westminster Grange Notice.

All the stockholders of the hall are re-
quested to be present at the next regular
meeting on Friday, the Sd day of March.
Fail not, as there is important business
to be attended to. Those failing to be
present will forfeit their claims. BY
order of the Grange.
JOSEPH BEARDES, Secretary.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1893-02-23
- -

CHARLESTON, S. c., February IT.
Marion F. Campbell, the colored post
master of Beaufort, S. c., was arrested
to-day for embezzling and taking 500,
but the shortage is greater. His bonds
men have money and the government will
lose nothing.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1893-02-23

WASHINGTON, D. C., February 1.-THE
Committee on Foreign Relations reported
to the Senate in exccutiv6;session to-day
the Hawaiian annexation treaty, with
the recommendation that it be ratified.
1t was placed on the executive calendar,
where it can be reached by a majority
vote at any time.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1893-02-23

Ex-Governor Taylor, of Tennessee, has
new joke. 1t runs like this: Pat was
about to die. The priest had been called
and had administered the last services.
Then he said: Pat, is there anything
else you desire?" YES" said Pat, II
want to be buried in Third Party grave
yard" "Why, Pat" said the priest,
'Why is that?' ''Well, your reverence"
says Pat, "a Third Party graveyard is the
last place the devil would look for a
Dimocrat."
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1893-02-23

One car of genuine red rust proof oats,
six hundred barrels flour and large lot
of \. o. molasses, sugar and rice, bought
for cash before the late advance, which
we will sell cheap for cash, or on credit
until fall.
The Carter Merchandise Co.,
Westminster, S. c.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1893-02-23

If you want bargains in shoes, cloth
ing and hats we have marked them down.
They have to go. Weare obliged to have
room for our spring stock.
The Carter Merchandise Co.,
Westminster, S. G.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1893-02-23
THE LOST BOY.

If John R. Buchanan, who left bis
home, in Chester, S. c., on the 4th of
November last, will ~ make known to
his father his whe- It's and condition,
he will greatly .eneve suspense and
anxiety about him, and he will not be
interfered with.
JOHN II. BUCHANAN,
Chester, S. C.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1893-02-23

CHARLESTON, S, c.. February 17.-Fire
in Florence to-day destroyed a tobacco
warehouse with $4,000 worth of manu-
factnred tobacco.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1893-02-23
HSKE Z e: ~ 4:
6 81 Ez1zzzsG1zzz0BM. NJ. .WOOLLEY MD.
O y Atlanta, sIs. Office lQ4E WhitehallS st.

COLUMBIA, S. C., February 22.-The
Union Store Company, of New York,
which established five Alliance stores
in this State, have not~found the bust
ness profitable and the agencies have
been sold out to the managers. The rea-
son given is that the company wanted to
do cash business, which they could not.