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The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-01-16
From HiseCIfy,

Senator O'Dell loft hero for Co.
lumbia this morning.
We notice Jay Boggs il visiting
his old haunts around Liberty.
He has been in partnership with
j. A. Davis in the telegraph and
depot agency business down tho
country for tho last few years.
Tommy Young, who was severe
ly hurt somo time ago by q mule
kicking him in the oyo, is able to
be out again, but cannot sec out
of the injured oye.
Rev. w. ii. Workman preached
very interesting sermon hero yes
torday and left an appointment
for next Sabbath afternoon.
The farmers arc sowing oats and
beginning to prepare for another
crop, now SEQ to it brother you
don't set your pay too high on
cotton, if you do wo arc goncrs
sure.
Lot ovory farmer in laying off
his crop SEQ to it that he first lays
off an ample corn crop first, then
follow with evory other Oh down
and let cotton como IN last as a
surplus and all will be we'll with us.
Tho oil mill has about caught
up with their work, or tho supply
Of seed has run short in othor
words.
The public school will open hore
today with Prof. r. e. Boggs in
charge, and it seems wo aro to
have moro than ono school, SO the
people can tako their choice.
Our Sanhcdrim was called to-
gothor this morning to pass son-
tence on Henry Chastain for re.
fusing to work tho streets in the
town Of Liberty or to pay a com.
mutation. His plea was that the
famous Sanhedrim greatly otfond.
cd him last spring by extracting
1.6O from him on account of hif
calf running loose on tho public
domain of the town. The contri
button would not havo cost him
over 1925 but he won't to jail IL
days rather than pay or work.
Tho ox-intcndant of this famous
Sanhedrim (iust montioneDW. O.
Willard and family havo just TO-
turned to Liborty from Rome
whero he has retired from running
tho Larry hotel of that city. 9.
Jan. 18th 1896.
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cY-OE COURSE
T. D. HARRIS,

Proprietor OF the Cash Store.
Jan. %. Pickcns, S. g.
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AT COST.

[ intend going out of business
and for that purpose everything in
my store will bo sold at COST to
dispose Of them. This is no hum
bug but a rcal reality, 50 como in
and get tho pick. This is for spot
cash. Thero are quito q number
who have not yet settled their III
dcbtedness to mo. 1 want to re-
mind such that I still need the
monoy and thoy will oblige me by
coming up promptly and settling.
w. G., BRAMLETT.
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From E.OODcr.

Mr.. EDITOR :-Christmas has
passed off quietly in this section.
The Christmas tree at Nine Forks
was success and all passed off
quietly. In tho evening some of tbs
brethren concluded they wanted
moro Of the good spirit and they
took 50 much of the good spirit
that the last your correspondent
heard was that they had went of
for q trance.
Rev. G. w. Singleton is critical
ly i'll with dropsy. There is but
little hopes of his recovery.
This section is all down with
colds with the exception of
Jan. 18th 1896. BONES.
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Roll Of Honor.

The following subscribers have
paid their subscription to The
JOURNAL since the last roll was
published:
e Fl Maur, G H Billingsley, j
A Hinton, j B Nowbery, J S Hon
bricks, B j Johnston, S S Childs,
T d Dacus, w Il Bowen, M Il Will
liams, r Bardett, Fred Williams,
e r Perry, Miss H J Bright, II.
3 Hendricks, r f Taylor, J. G
Gilstrap, w + Johnstsn, Nero
Hallums, S II Brown, j Il Newton,
S J Robinson, J e Clark. S D
Stewart, Judge Welborn, S S Ed
ems, w w f Bright, J r Lathem,
E E Kennemore, j o Pickens.
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From Mica

AS I have not seen anything
from this section this year, I will
give you few items.
Christmas was very quiet. Ev-
erybody seemed to have good
time and Pm proud to say 7 mover
saw a drunk man during tho holi-
days.
The new year has now begun.
The farmer should uso every day
preparing for his crop and not
find so many days to hunt birds
and robins.
Miss Rebocca Hunt opened
school Oh the 9Th inst, in Mica
district, with an average atten-
dance.
G. B. Looper, of Pelzer, brought
an infant child and buried it at
Gross Roads church on the 4th
inst. This is tho fifth one that
has been brought from Polzer in
side of four months to this church
and three of them in Mr.. Looper's
family.
). Thomas Looper is improv~
ing.
Rov. G. W. Singleton is very
low.
David Looper cut his foot very
bad on tho 7th inst. BE careful
boys.
G. w. Cox killed a pig last week
that weighed 43O pounds not. j.
Marion Loopcr also killed. q pig
last week that weighed 800 pounds.
Just Lighter than G. w. Cox's.
Don't toll brother "RoAD HAND"
please, for he is so fond of spare
ribs. UNCLE ABE.
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Mr.. Pruo FAINT, of Anderson
county, visited relatives in Pick
ons the first part Of the week. Ho
returned to Anderson Tuesday.
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Executors Sale.
We will sell to the highest bidder
NIIAIaY 90 1900

We will sell to the highest bidder
JANUARY, 80, 1896,
at 10 4. m, at the late residence Of
James F. Lathem, deceased, all the
personal property Of James +. La.
them, deceased, consisting of house.
hold and kitchen furniture, mules
COWS, hogs, wagons, farming tools
corn, fodder, shucks, wheat, cotton
seed, gin, &c.
Terms of sale, CASH.
J. S. LATnEM,
j. X. LATnEM,
Executors.
ian1Gw2
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Bids. For Rock Pillars.
ian1Gw2

BidS For Rock Pillars.
Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids will be received at and must be
sent to my office in Plckens, by the
18th day of January, 1896, for the
building of two rock pillars for a
bridge over Twelve Mile River at
the Norris Cotton Mills. The size
Of the pillars to average four feet by
seventeen feet and twelve feet high
and to be laid in cement, which will
be furnished the builder.
MATTHEW HENDRICKS,
Supervisor.
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MIR. EDITOR:
January, 1896,


AND THIS IS HOW IT IS!
In addition to the usual complete
stock that everybody IS familiar with
and in accordance with the demands
of our growing county,
THIS BUDGET
has added another new line which
we think will be advantageous to all.
Especially III cold weather. 1t is
DOORS, WINDOWS,
GLASS, PUTTY &c.
And to 60 with these, we have
Pants, Oils, Varnishcs, Brushes and
Building material of all kinds. Call
and sec us.
AND HERES ANOTHER "HOW
TT IS"
Have you settled up or made any
move i'll that direction? We arc not
exactly on the war path, but we are
standing right on tho edge of it, and
must insist on giving a clip hero and
there with our "Tomahawk" where
ever our own rights and privileges
are intrudcd upon. Now you come
and sec us or take chances on a
scalp.
w. II. NJ -EuZZ.
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Tho Pension Board will meet on
tho third Monday in January and
will remain in session only two
days. G. w. EARLE, Chm.
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Married, at tho residence of tho
brido's father, Mr.. James Jones,
on the 9Th inst, Miss Anna Jones
to Mr.. r. e. Chastain, Rev. J. II.
Burdine officiating,
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JUDICIOUS ADVERTISING is THE
FOUNTAIN OF SUCCESS.

does not necessarily imply content and hap
piness on tho part of its possessor. 1t is
not money that gives us pleasure, but tho
things that money will buy.
Some people spend money foolishly, and
fancy they find enjoyment In doing it, but
tho pleasure is moro fancicd than real. No
man who advcrtiscs in or subscribcs for
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-30
TOWNSHEND,
w. S. Holland is in Boston.

w. S. Holland is in Boston.
Nelson Winslow and wife have returned
from Massachusetts.
Mrs. Henry Rand Of Windsor has been
visiting her son, Arthur.
Miss Minnie Cook has so far recovered
her health as to be able 10 take quite a
long ride.
Mr.. Jenson has sold his bobbin bust
ness and machinery TO man from Dover
The machinery was moved this week.
Don't fail to show your colors at the
election next Tuesday. All Republicans
will choose old gold and, as 10 other places,
we understand some Of our staunch Dem
ocrats think gold looks better than silver
this year.
About 20 Masons, including ladies.
went to Newfane last week Thursday even
ing to assist their brother, Arthur Harvey,
in celebrating the anniversary of his birth
day. Refreshments were served and all
had a pleasant time. The fun of the
thing, however, was in the fact that to Mr..
Harvey 1t was a complete surprise.
1t is so common an occurrence for our
people to go to Brattleboro that it is not
regarded as newsy enough 20 mention it
in the paper ordinarily, but here is case
that may be OF interest Tuesday DR.. Os-
good went to Brattleboro with j. NJ.
Campbell to consult Oculist Gorham. The
druggist returns quite encouraged in regard
to his eyes as an examination proves the
trouble to be, what the doctor thought, a
strain which will in time, with great care
disappear. This is one more evidence of
the value Of specialists.
Now for some fun, We have just seen
the following posted in the post-ofiice:
Halloween. The witches night.
Come aud know your fate
Saturday evening. Oct 81,
At early candle light.
"Admittauce five cents, or its equal in vegeta.
bes
Every lady who wishes supper must bring a
IAN Close with grand march Candies out at
/ 10 O'Clock"
We understand the above entertainment
| is for young and old and is TO be held in
| the town hall. II the illustrations on the
| bill are any indication, a jolly time may be
| expected and We may we'll watch OUT for
the genuine witches.
About 80 showed their interest in the
public schools last Friday by listening to
the exercises given by the scholars. All
passed off nicely, showing that scholars
and teachers had done good work. In the
I evening school social was held. In the
upper department, taught by Miss Mary
Under wood, the following named pupils
had no marks asAost their names during
the term. Era Austin, cracie Bailey,
Martha Crane, Lonnie Chamberlain, Har-
ry Cobb, Esther Dale, Lottie Densmore,
Mary Gage, Alma Gale, George Hardy,
Myra Hardy, Ralph Martin, Harry Pierce,
Josie Taft, Hollie Wilson, Bette Whitney,
Alice Franklin, Harry Cudworth. In the
lower department, taught by Miss Emma
Whitman, the following had no mark
against their names Guy Austin, Ernest
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PUTNEY

Miss Hewitt went to Montpelier yester-
day to visit friends
VIM. Robertson made business trip to
New York city this week.
Mrs J. f. Russell and children returned
to Willamstown, Mass, yesterday.
Mrs. Foster accompanied Senator Fos-
ter on his return to Montpelier Monday.
Mrs. James Crawford accompanied her
daughter to Boston Friday for a weeks
visit.
Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Holman of Hol-
yoke, Mass, have been visiting at r. r.
Fenn's.
The preaching services at Pierce's hall
will be continued through the month of
November.
The officers of the Bratteboro order of
the Eastern Star visited the Putney chap
ter Wednesday night.
Miss Martha Eager Of New York, who
has been spending a few days at Mrs. Ba-
ker's, returned home Monday.
A social under the auspices of the Chris
tan Endeavor society will be given in the
Congregational church tonight. Every
body is invited.
Mark Ward, our representative at Mont
peler, who has not been In Putney since
the legislature convened, writes that he
will be at home next Monday and Tues
day.
A subscription paper has been passed
and money raised to place a telephone in
strument in the town hall Tuesday even
ing to secure election returns. Further
subscriptions will be received from all in
terested and any balance secured more
than sufficient to defray all necessary ex-
penses will be turned over to the library
fund.
Arrangements have been completed by
the ladies of the Congregational society for
the election supper to which reference was
made last week. 1t will be a "1G to T.
supper and the admission fee will be on
that basis OF course gold and silver cake
will be found on the bill of fare. Supper
will be served at o'clock next Tuesday
evening and from that time forward until
the returns are all in. This does not mean
! the election returns.
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IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
RROOKLINB.

Miss Fannie Fish of Amherst, Mass,
has been visiting at Norman and Almon
Marsh's.
Mrs. NJ. f. Morse of Worcester, Mass,
has been spending few days with her
cousin, Mrs. NJ. E. Smith.
Herbert and Clarence Bush went on
their wheels to Keene, n. H., last Satur-
day, to attend the Republican rally and to
visit Clarence Bush's father, K. W. Bush.
We have a beet in Brookline that beats
the Brattleboro beet in point of weight.
This beet weighs nine pounds and 10
ounces. 1t was raised by NJ. G. White. 1t
is of the blood turnip variety. The seed was
sown in May and the beet was harvested
Oct. 90 This beet can be seen any time
at Mr.. Whites.
The Ladies Society of United Workers
gave an entertainment and oyster supper
at the Methodist church last Tuesday
evening" So people being present. The en-
tertainment consisted of Rotations by the
children, readings by some of the young
people and songs by Royal Marsh, William
Boutelle and Arthur Robbins.
About 50 of the friends of Rev. and
Mrs. l. n. Compton, met, by invitation OF
Villermer Gray of Townshend, at the Bap
fist chapel last week Wednesday evening
to give them a surprise pound party. Mr.
and Mrs. Compton were well surprised, but
accepted the pounding gracefully. shor
program was enjoyed and supper served
Mr.. and MIS-. Compton received large
number of pounds.
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VERNON,

Miss Lavele, the teacher of No. school,
is at home i'll this week.
Mrs. A. Withheld went to Boston and
Danvers Thursday for few days visit.
Elder f. L. Piper of Boston will preach
in the chapel at 10:30 A. NJ. and 1880 r.
NJ. next Sunday.
John II. Frost is at Bath Me-, with
Fred Bailey for a short stay and Mrs. Frost
is at Winthrop beach visiting friends, I'M
til his return.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Titamore have
moved from Mr.. Frost's cottage at Contra
Park 10 Mr.. Prescotts house near Vernon
station, and George Stoddard and family
have moved into the cottage at the park
d. p Prescott and family have moved
this week to their new house near Mr.
Prescott's mill on the Brook road, Brattle
I boro. They have been residents here fol
many years, and are among our best citi
/ zens and neighbors and their removal is re
GREETED by all.
Mrs. Ray. a lifelong resident Of thi
town, died on Tuesday at the home of he
/ daughter, Mrs. c. l.. S. johnson. Sh'
was the widow of the late Francis Ray
and is survived by three children, Gilber
I F. Ray and Mrs. johnson of this town ant
daughter living in Halifax. Her funera
was held on Thursday at the chapel.
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an11TH LONDONDERRY.

Mrs. S. NJ. Holden went to Boston on
the excursion Thursday.
II. A. Mixter of Worcester, Mass, is
visiting Geo. A. Lackey.
The revival meetings are being continued
this week at the two churches.
Miss Stone, the artist, leaves for her
home i'm New York on Saturday, much to
the regret Of the many friends who have
enjoyed her stays here.
The house formerly owned by Isaac n.
Wyman and occupied by French 0. Prince,
now owned by Mr.. Atcherson of Westmin-
ster, is being newly clapboarded, painted,
and receiving other improvements.
Florence Batchelder died at her home
Wednesday afternoon after a lingering and
painful illness borne with great patience.
The afflicted family have the sympathy OF
the whole community in their bereavement.
1t is only year and half since they
were called to mourn the death of sister
of the deceased
The entertainment of the Carnival OF
books" held at the town hall last Friday
evening was one of the best Of the season.
The grand march on the stage by those in
costume was unique and the names OF
books well represented. The "Little men,
"Little women" the brownies" and the
'Fairy," which were taken by children
dressed in miniature costumes of grown
men and women, added much to the inter
est of the occasion. This was followed by
the reading of Hiawatha, illustrated by II
beautiful tableaux representing the differ
ent scenes in that beautiful poem. The
poem was read by Mrs. II. A. Dudley
There was gallery of inanimate objects
also representing the names of books, anc
Musa Landman was the fortunate guessed
of the greatest number and received as
prize book of poems. An oyster supper
was served during the evening.
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JACKSONVILLE.

D. G. Taylor is on a business trip to
York state.
Sidney Rich intends spending the winter
in Massachusetts.
d. j. Chamberlain and wife visited at
Greenfield recently.
d. b. Collins has bought several cows in
this vicinity for Mr. Tenny of Vernon.
Presidential election is to be held at
Green Mountain hall this year. Nov. 3, at
10 A. NJ.
Charles II. Waste, Foster Grousbeck
and Edward Goddard are in New York
this week.
Peter Riendau has bought the Corse
farm in Wilmington and moved to it the
past week.
James PEBBLES was smashed up last Sun
day while attempting to drive d. l.. Gal
lup's team, which he had hired.
l. L. Hall took 200 lambs, II veals,
seven cows, six pair of oxen and some
young stock to Brighton this week.
North River creamery shows a good re-
port for the last years work. The patrons
receive is cents for their September prod.
uct
Perhaps some of our boys think it is
smart" to play in the streets Sundays,
but decent people are not pleased with il
at all.
f. S. Allen and son of Pleasant VALLEY
| farm have a fine exhibit of samples from
their fields, gardens and orchards, at the
store of c. A. Faulkner.
The Mckinley and Hobart flag became
damaged in the storm and was taker
down, but Grandma Brown, who had Q
son in the army during the late war, in
sisted on seeing it afloat again, SO sh,
mended the flag and it now waves to please
not only her but all true patriots.
North River grange had large and in
teresting meeting Tuesday with the pro
gram in charge of Ceres, Pomona anC
Flora. The members wondered why theil
secretary was late, but he soon appeared
with large tray with 3S varieties of apples
vegetables and corn, the compliments o
"Pleasant Valley Farm"
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NEWMAN e.

Miss Kate Underwood is in Montpelier
this week.
Mr.. land Mrs. A. S. Codding are prepar-
ing to move to Jamaica.
The meeting of u at Mrs. Eager's last
Friday gave evidence Of thriving ladies
aid society lately reorganized.
Mrs. 2. c. Covey of North Sanbornton,
y. H., and her daughter, Mrs. Charles
Blanchard of Fishers Island, have been
visiting in town.
Miss Cora Miller, teacher in district No.
9, reports her school as enthusiastically
raising a flag last week, which the parents
felt interested to procure.
Tuesday evening, Nov. 3, the day on
which Mckinley and Hobart will be elected,
our band will give an outdoor serenade be-
ginning at o'clock. Everyone is invited.
If report is true Miss Eta Morse is to
be private tutor in the family of her uncle,
Mr. Watson, a lawyer of Bradford. Miss
Morse is probably the only teacher in this
town who ever had the title of Phi. D.,
which she obtained at Boston University.
The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Whitaker not only had congratulations for
the young couple in their late marriage, but
for the community, that the pair should
settle in pleasant home on Newfane hill,
the historic spot whose first settlers gave
character to the town.
j. NJ. and S. y. Kenney will sell their
entire personal property at public auction
on Thursday. Nov. >, at 10 a. NJ. sharp.
Thirty head of cattle, including 10 cows, a
handsomely matched pair of twin yearling
steers, 26 sheep and lambs, nine swine,
two horses, all the farming tools and this
seasons crops will be sold without reserve
and no by-bidding. The farm, one of the
best in this section, will also be offered for
sale. If the day is stormy the sale will
lake place the first fair day.
Next week will be marked by two auc-
tions. one on Wednesday, the other on
Thursday. Regrets will be felt in the COM
munity at the NAL breaking up of the Bur
dit home established here long ago. 1t is
within convenient walk of the village and
for many years a large Business was done
there in the undertaking he. ~ R!m
of II. S. Kenny, advertised tor the latter
sale, was formerly known as the Stedman
farm, one of the best farms in town, on
high ground that commands view rarely
exceled. In a century IL has been owned
only by the Stedmans, Z. W. Blodgett and
Mr.. Kenny.
The members of Blazing Star lodge of
Free Masons with their wives and daugh-
tiers, to the number of 40, gave A. c. Harvey
pleasant surprise at his residence on
Thursday evening, the 22d, as a gentle re-
minder of his fortieth anniversary. An
apron, a gift from the lodge, was ably pre-
sented by the master, c. f. Eddy, and j.
NJ. Miller responded briefly, after which
congratulations, a recitation by Miss Grace
Thayer and singing were in order. Re-
freshments followed and the company de-
parted, wishing Mr.. Harvey and family
many happy returns of the day.
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EAST DOVER.

Mr.. and Mrs. 5. II. Lazelle have been
visiting their son, Leslie Lazelle at Hins-
ale, N. II.
Henry Prouty has recovered from his
illness and is again working for his brother,
ID. S. Prouty.
The schools finish this week in this part
of the town. There has been an excellent
school and teacher in No. 4. The scholars
hope the teacher, Mr.. Dobbins, will return
for the winter term.
Two buildings are being put up. Dan
Hale has his blacksmith shop nearly COM
pleted and is ready for business, and Rice
& Jefts have got their steam engine ready
to be covered for the purpose of making
bobbins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Yeaw celebrated
their 10th wedding anniversary at their
home last Friday evening, there being be-
tween 70 and so present from Dover, New
fame, Wilmington and Marlboro. The
friends presented Mr.. and Mrs. Yeaw a
very nice white French clock and sum of
money. An enjoyable evening was spent.
Refreshments were served, after which the
company departed to their homes, wishing
Mr.. and Mrs Yeaw many years of married
life.
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WEST wARDsBORO.

f. o. Robinson is moving his famil,
Wilmington.
G. II. Frederick has gone to Jamaic'
work for DIR. Doane.
Mrs. Phebe Farr of Winchester. y.
has been with her brother, c. II. Rydei
Mrs. S. S. Perry has a lobster cal
which has 20 buds and blossoms upon
Mr.. and Mrs. II. W. Thomas have
to live in the house with Eugene Thou
The broken place in the road near
covered bridge has been thoroughly
paired.
Miss Nora Hall is home from Newt
where she has been at wors. She b
the sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Haskins and
latter's brother, j. Sherman of Milf
Mass, have been visiting at II. 5. J.
| kins's.
Mrs. Philena Ward, who has beenl
fined TO her room for some time, was u
worse last week. She is now more
Portable but very weak.
The school entertainment which is 4
given at the church vestry Saturday ey
ing, the 3lst, is to consist of readings
teachers, songs, re citations, dialogl
character tableaux, ETC., followed b.
social hour.
Mention should have been made in
weeks report Of the harvest home CONF
that the Missionary Sunbeams, a Ii
band of children, had worked for sew,
months before, planting and raising SC
of the vegetables sold; also in max
many Of the articles which required patti
stitching, being assisted by their Leaf
Mrs. +. p. Davidson.