davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-29

of the Amateur Athletic union next
September is Harry s. Lyons. He Is
one OF the oldest active athletes in the
club. having represented 1t since 1891.
His athletic career on the cinder path
has been very successful. Numerous
prizes are In his possession. including
the Weeks trophy, which Is emblematic
of the all-round championship OF the
New York A. c. for 1898. Father BIZ
Curtis says that Lyons Is one OF the
best Judges of pace that ever wore
spiked shoe. After running he is able
to tell his time within a fraction OF
second. His staying qualities are good.
II is ne.hing unusual for him to COM
pete in two or three events at set oil
games. His latest achievement OF note
was at Philadelphia, July 4. He was a
member OF the New York Athletic club
relay team, which won the Powell cup
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-29

but Refina stepped in 212A. 214,
214A, and 1t beat the party. Young
Paige. formerly with Malcolm Forbes,
showed a wonder In the 2:3O pace in
the black mare Madeline Pollard. Just
a romp for'her in 2;14%, 2:17A, 216%.
and when they started after her she
put in a half in 106%. Fast as is the
track, there is a couple or so seconds
shy OF Horace Willis track. 1t was at
old Mystic Goldsmith Maid trotted in
2:14.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-29
On the Turf.

Mr. Hamlln says he would like to see
some one lower his triplehitch team
championship record of 214.
Jack Feek In spectator nowaoays'
He has little need of laboring In the
sulky. having a competency.
The sensational Bingen Is working
fairly fast miles over east and may DO
heard from later In the season.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-29
what Tram Rode In.

A Maine Central brakeman says that
tramps are not particular how they
ride or what they ride in as long as
they get the ride. Recently the night
freight out of Waterville conveyed a
hearse in a fat car to Portland. Near
Monmouth, as the brakeman was go
ing over the train, he discovered the
feet of tramp protrudlng from the
hearse, and the man himself sound
asleep.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-29


for a month. finally catching him In
Milwaukee, only to find that he was
not the man wanted. Some five years
ago a jewelry salesman was robbed
on a train going out OF Omaha. /
suspected Bruce of the crime and after
a long search l located him In Chica-
go. He got away to Milwaukee before
we could arrest him, but he was taken
into custody in the Wisconsin city.
When l came to talk with him / be-
came convinced that he was not the
man for whom had so long searched
and Bruce was not prosecuted for the
jewelry robbery.
Bruce, alias Boyd. alias Brown, alias
Howard, alias Wilson. alias Johnson.
gained a reputation as a professional
sneak and counter thief His propen-
sity to escape from Jail, l think, had
much to do with shortening his life.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-29

did go in for the whole thing
when it went in at all. | was
out there something like fifteen
years ago at the time the "square-heel-
and-toe" walking craze hit the town
and everybody was a pedestrian as II
by magic. II man walked in a hurry
along the street racers sprang up along
the way, head and shoulders back la
Dan O'Leary, who wanted to squirt with
him; everybody was trying to outstrip
everybody else. Some time afterward
the wrestling idea crept in, when it
was nothing uncommon to see staid
citizens illustrating and twisting each
others necks anywhere along the
street. Subsequently came the boxers,
with the initial move made by the old
California Athletic club. which is yet
famed for what 1t accomplished in those
days. Two or three contestants killed
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-29
ChIcago.s Great Catcher.

Who is there among the thousands
of baseball cranks all over the country
that has not seen and admired the fast
work behind the bat of our own Kit"
one OF the most popular catchers in the
major organization today? His popu.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-29

maybe they just lop off England and
Australia without mentioning the fact"
Peter did not commit himself as to
whether he would likely enter the ring
again or not; but it is thought in some
circles in England that he will.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-29
An All Around Athlete.

Among the men the New York Ath-
letic club depends upon to help the
winged-foot emblem to the front at the
annual field and track championships
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-29

elnk -. suE tfAhGER.
n ~, VI the Southern league, and did
Of W. Se' mat he attracted the attention
., ,S Umcials of the Philadelphia club,
asoo e National League and American
ana Sa''On, who obtained his release,
phr. ao finished the season with the
nIns ,phia team, participating in
vbIcS championship contests, six OF
deios,a' resulted in victories and three in
one No. lie won two from Boston and
clevoS,aacn from Brooklyn, New York,
defes, 'auu and Plttsburg, while his three
and ~. were by the Brooklyns, Chicagos
hectsS aclnnatis. In 1896 he was con-
Easter" WIN the chichester team, OF the
sone 'easue, and was considered by
sn IN ,as as one OF the best pitch
onmsnsa. league. He was highly rec
bis rs," ueu to the Brooklyn club, and
As m. use was purchased last winter.
'er club had more pitchers on
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-29

Yokes are universally worn. but q
short. stout figure will look better In
a long v.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-29
GENERAL SPORTING.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTES OF
CURRENT DOiNGS OF SPORT.
san Frsncisco's Pugiiistlc Ardor IL
Cooling On-The Worlds Champion
ship-Davies May Go ON the stage with
the Great John L.

HAT feverish fistic
flush OF Frisco has
seemed to cool a
little of late. 1t
was by consider
able odds the
warmest spot in its
especial line to be
found on the CONT
nent up till very
recently. But San
Francisco always
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-29
R,SE BALL GOSSIP.
&c AND COMMENT OF THE
W. NATIONAL GAME.

\ n the Chicago Club Con-
=. .,a.r.Dl. of w's : Notes , ,."%
,,.mood - Kittredge GreA'
catcher
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-29
HE WAS LIKE AN EEL.
r. BRUCE SLIPPED THROUGH
MANY A PRISON WALL.
Bruce First Got Into Trouble In Colo
RADIO and Managed to Escape justice
with Great success-Died In Jeffer-
'sonvIlIs Prison

r A N X b r U CE,
who died the other
day at the peniten-
tiary in Jefferson
vile. could run a
close second to the
C mt of Monte
Cristo in the mat
er of IN a k | ng
escapes.
About five years
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-29

for the third successive time. Lyons
also won the 22O and 440 yard runs
from scratch in fast time.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-29

to-be-forgotten effort to do the senti-
mental in Honest Hearts and Willing
Hands"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-29

There are In Paris 5000 women whs
are heads OF mercantile houses.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-05-07
From Liberty.

We have just had an abundance
Of rain. Between four and five
inches of rain fell in about twenty,
four hours during Saturday and
Sunday nights, washing the lands
very badly IN some places. Some
hail is reported but no damage by
it.
Wheat and early oats are head
lug. A good portion of the cotton
crop and crab grass arc likely to
appear simultaneously. The fruit
crop is promising, though peaches
are dropping considerably.
With few EXCEPTIONS Liberty has
been quiot the past week.
Communion services at tho Bap-
list church yesterday, conducted
by Rev. L. u. Weldon.
Rev. w. II. Workman has an ap-
pointment hore for the second and
third Sabbath afternoons. Also
installation of pastor, Rev. w. IL.
Workman, by Rev. Palmer Reed
and others on the fifth Sunday in
May.
Mrs. II. H. Moore is visiting Mrs.
l.. Sammon,.in Dacusville, who has
been quite sick for some time.
Mrs. S. j. Robinson, visited her
son, Persey, and other acquaiut-
ances in town last week.
There is an election in town to-
day to decide q tie vote between
Il. M. Wertz and B. f. Parsons as
to who shall serve as warden.
May 4, '96.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-05-07
Announcements.
For Supervisor

The many friends Of JESSE II. fROSS
hereby announce him as Il candidate for the
! Office of County Supervisor, subject to the
voters i'll the primary election.
For Sheriff.
| The voters of Pictcns county respectful|v
announce j. Ill. G MCDANIEL az a candi-
date for reelection to the Office of Sheriff of
| llckcnS county, subicct to the voters in the
| the primary election.
| The many friends of WM. j. PONDER
| hereby announce him Il candidate for
the Office OF Sheriff. subject the voters i'm
the primary election.
| Clerk of Court.
The many friends of Maj. j. NJ. STEW
ART respectfully announce him ns y can
didatc for Clerk of Court, subject to the
primary election of Pickens county.
10 the voters Of Picl1cns county, I here
Dy announce myself u candidate for the Of
fice OF Clerk OF Court, subject to the voters
III tho primary election.
JOHN A. ROBINSON.
County Treasurer
We, the friends of j. II. Younrblood
hereby announce him as n candidate for re-
election to the office of County Treasurer.
SnbJect to the voters in the primary cleo
ton. VoTrns
10 the voters Of Pickens county, here
by announce myself Il candidate for the Of
flee of County Treasurer, subject to the va
terS III the primary election.
j. ID. CUREToN.
TO the Voters OF Pickeps County: For
special reasons 1 hereby withdraw as a cam
didate for County Superintendent OF Edu-
eaton, "nd announce myself a candidate
for the Olice OF County Treasurer subject
to the voters in the primary election.
Ilatform: Honesty, competency, inva-
lldicy, Indulgence, and do as you would wish
TO be done by in my condition.
j. ALoNzo BROWN
For County Auditor.
The many friends of N. A. CHBISTO
P1iER respectfully announce him as a
candidate for reelection to the Office Of
Auditor of Pickcns county, subject to The
voters in the primary election.
The many friends Of j. B. CLYDE, here
by announce him az a a candidate for the
voters in the primary election.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-05-07

Died, on Tuesday, May 5th, 1896,
in the Six Mile soxtion, Mr.. Dan
ie! Mills, IN the 73d year Of his
age. His remains were buried at
Six Mile Church cemetery on Wod-
nesday at . p. IN. Mr.. Mills was
sick only a few hours and his death
was a shock to the community.
He leaves a wife and numerous
relatives TO mourn his sudden TAX
ing Off
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-05-07
From Field,

Mr. Editor. 1t was the good for.
tune Of this scribe to be at n diu.
ing on the 25th ult., at Mr.. Sam
Browns in celebration Of his 10th
birthday. These old folks know
just'how to make their guests feel
at home. especially at their table,
which WAS heavily laden with the
most tempting ishes. There are
few couples who have lived togoth-
or as long as Mr.. and MIS-. Brown.
They have been married So years
and .are yet remarkably stout for
people of their age. May they live
to enjoy many more birthday din
ners is the prayer Of ono who loves
to help enjoy thom.
Mr.. J. M. Hayes, Of Tigerville,
Greenville county, was ut bis old
home this week. He reports no
rain OF account in a month.
Mr.. d. e. Hendricks is con-
structing 81 new raco that will
greatly increase the water power at
bis Town Crock role, mills.
We are having fine weather for
the growing crops. If it continues
Il few more days there VIII 30 a
good stand OF cotton.
Flowing and hocing corn is the
order Of tho day and the crAbgrass
is putting in its appearance, just
as | expected, 1t is greatly dread
ed by u CLoDno"pER.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-05-07
a Beautiful WcIIir,g.

Mr.. Editor. Tho marriage of
Mr.. James G.. Seaborn and Miss
Myrtle Burroughs on the 2Sth of
April, 1896, was one of tho most
woll arranged and delightful oc-
cas,ons your correspondent has
ever Witnessed. "a large assembly
of relatives and friends assem-
bled at Praters Crock, Baptist
church and at II o'clock the timo
appointed, the people having as
sembled in the house composed of
old aod young, the walters made
their appearance at the front door
o&s.each isle, Mr.. John e. Craig
coming down the lott isle and Miss
Cora CDell coming down the
right meeting at the altar, facing
each other, followed by Mr.. Char
icy r. SKnoE. of Oconce county,
with Miss Hope Arno!d, Of Pick
ens county, Mr.. II. II. O'Dell with
Miss Daisy Burroughs, both of |
Pjckens county. Mr.. NJ. Leland
Smith, of Oconec. with Miss Nora
Seaborn, OF Pickcps county.
The groom accompanied by his
father, Rov. W. G. Seaborn, and
Tho bride with her father moved
very quietly and gracefully down
each isle meeting at the altar and
facing The large aud we'll ordered
assembly. Eov. J. NJ. Stewart thon
published the covenant Of marri-
age. After many congratulations
from relatives and frieuds Mr.. J. |
e. Boroughs invited the people to
his residence only few hundred
yards away. Many accepted the
invitation and after partaking of
the many good things set before
us at the long and heavy laden Ia
bic, we were forced to leave on ac-
count of business calling us away,
and left with the best wishes for
the young people that their life
may be long and useful.
FRIEND.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-05-07
PiclkcnS Club NEcctfuw.

IN pursuance to The call Of the
preS'do"t, the Pickens Democratic
CLUB met iu tho court house last
Saturday promptly at 9 p. NJ, and
ira sactcd The Following business
W. u. Eowen WAS elected presj-
dert; J. n. Anthony, vice-pTes:-
deht;J IL. G.. McDanlel, secretary
}. T. l;o.;ston was elected exec
.utive committeeman.
Delegates to the county conveu-
t!ol: }. ". Looper, J. M. Stewart,
". G. Robinson, w. n. Bowen, L,
d. Stephens, John II. Iangston, r..
J: Llgon, Warren Boyd, j. Il.
4or agile I'd, G.. w. Dorr, Irwin
Miller, O. p. Field, Barnett Smith
and l.. f. Durham.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-05-07
Rheumatism Cured

After eminent physicians and all othc,
known remedies fail, Botanic BIoo]
Balm, U. b. 3D. will quickly cure
thousands OF testimonials attest this
iact. NO case OF rheumatism can stand
before Us magic healing power. Send
stamp for book of par ,icuar,. II CON-
tains evidence that will convince vn,,
that B. B. Il. is the best cure for ali
blood and skin diseases ever discovorrd
Beware Of substitutes said to be .ius. n.
good.' Sl.0O per large bottle. For sale
by Druggists. '>
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-05-07
Catarrh Cured.

No remedy is as cficctnal in cradi.
eating and curing catarrh as Botanic
Blood Ealm, (B. b. b. 1t purifcs
and cnrichcs the blood, eliminates
microbes, bacteria, etc, and builds
up the system from the first dose.
Thousands Of cases Of catarrh have
been cured by its magic power. For
all blood and skin diseases it has no
equal. Buy the old reliable and long
testcded remedy, and don't throw
the money away on substitutes,pa palm
ca OFF cas- just as good" Buy the
old reliable Botanic Blood Balm.
Price Sl.OO per large bottle. Sec
advertisement in this paper. For
sale by druggists.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-05-07

John A. McCombs and family
take this method Of thanking our
friends and noighbors for their
help and kindnes during our son s
sickness and burial.
JOHN A. MCCOMBs.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-05-07

Money to loan-Call at p. o
Box No. as, Plckens, S, G.
mar12tf
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-05-07

Married, on April 2Sth, at tho
residence Of the brides father,
Anderson Evatt, William Dyars to
Miss Elvina Evatt, Rev. M. l..
Jones, officiating.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-05-07
County commissioners.

The Board of County Commits
sioners mot Monday. All mem-
bers were present. The following
business was transacted
a petition was presented by II.
l.. Robinson and others for change
in road from Clayton Smiths to
Clayton Eeid's place, and to move
the Clayton bridge up tho river to
near Thomas Gassoway's. Petition
grantod and commissioners ap-
pointed to make the survey. N.
NJ. Bolding, N. e. Kennemore and
M. A. Boggs were appointed as
the commissioners.
The American Road Machine
Co., was heard from by the agent,
D. M. Wells. The matter was pass
ed to the next meeting in June.
Tho Board adjourned to meet
the 1st Monday in June.
There arc twonty-ninc bicycle
dealers in Battle Crock Mich, and
3,OO0swhools aro riddon. There is
ono for evory sixth person in the
population a wasberwoman has
bought a wheol on which she deliy-
ers her washing
The Hurricane Township Sing
ing Association mot with Milo
Greek church on last Sunday. The
weather being unfavorablo, the
crowd was not as largo as it would
havo been had it boon clear. The
class was arranged by Prof. J. l..
Murphroe, who, with the otber cf-
ficiont leaders, viz. R. M. Bolding
lC. M. Bolding and w. f. Tomp.
kins conducted the music for the
day. J. e. PARSONS,
Secretary, pro tom.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-05-07
HOSIERY AND UNDER
WEAR.

You all know our reputation in
Hosiery and Underwear.
We are busy in this stock nearly
all the time.
-Four items OF interest in hosiery.
l. lGa cents per pair, former price
20 cents.
2. 20 cents per pair, former price
25 cents.
8. 25 cents per pair, former price
33d cents.
d. 335 cents per par, former price
so cents.
Specials in underwear.
L. Ladies vests at 5 cents would be
good value at cents
2. Ladies vests at 10 cents, would
be good valr" 81 Is cents.
3. Ladies .nts, would
be good val
4. Ladic cents would
be good val
Please as special val.
ues as it money and
bring you Store.
ONES.
Agent S! ns.
Mch2G 8
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-05-07

All announcements for candi-
datos are strictly cash with order
for the samo. IF
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-05-07

Mrs. J. Med. Bruce came home
Saturday evening from q visit to
her father, Col. j. e. Hagood, in
Charleston.
Mr. Jobn U,rr,s Of Croonv;l1e
co,, 49, .,.,..
ma ..:. ..'.'. .
her .e"'
I f....
apc -. .tiy,. ,,,,.,,y;,r,on 70 us-
ten TO his most eloo1cnt discourse
at Secona last Sunday.
w. G. l., mlett Of thc Mica soc-
tion. wat ,wn Mondov. Tho
'Sou;re l.. .....''>o to Jook CON-
s,dor. T.. ....... ,;st
C"pT' l. noruloy
a most pleasan. r.a. ~
among relatives a,. .H.
49,,
Mrs; .. y: Ne"petry ne.
lloneo 70 oa',neS lasC l..'...'..
u, 9, "ooo'e'iV i' ~ Vno " o'so So,
:, ~ ,. 49,,
lev o. " VHi" ION VIII
Pio'c" III V'e h"pV'sC ", cnorch ii,
I'cke,s Oh Ine 'o ou"oay ana
oaCurcay oelore' G "A lul. tu'nouC
~ ieq.'eS'o'' oAi 'o'''''o'S ''' oo"-
,,.,, nv
o'n''!e' I1'''' co!o'eo' ot Aao'G
MorI'a'n' caoSnG IL traP an ow'
:'sI weeh' ' Mplc,i ,''u I,eo.l caIc'' '; :,
t'3 - o"c's, '''o "s''cll li:o''s'',eu u
lo''t leoo e'A JULIUS 'ho'ii UP ~ ''P
D:o, n.:, ,,-
p.ou' a,t, on riu'.oy I n:o,n,nS' sS i'n';t ""y
ti'oa tSv' a>Sei I "i ,Inn s & ~ ~ G,,"t~o' "oou'
~, TTloo u.'SH' ~ 0Inpn ,,va u,s Ia,, tp.
II rv;,," Non, Tono Er;anJuh;n vJ @ e,oth uS
nJ;at "lun ohH,el, "' :" . '0' ~-'''' ''' 90
''' '
.1N'' VII "c',' "' "o
~ .I cao"ua lo To,oa,nho n Wv NJ r MI
,;now & p Mr !ohn y G;ilord
t., Viss Kofc Holcombe Ali Of
A., ,nrsnn countv
no 1ollowihg l'loertyl'es were
'"TVeo on Iho !1 sCre1CS OF 'c"G,a 0
''.. o%Guruty: In:Iy "; y; IN. TT l,t".ol, r, ' nr'
RI, Callahan G.. w. McClana-
.. and Chas. Hutchins.
-,
larso nun .'gr oi @ Hlo c0l't'oe I
VeCeia','' anu "l'o"9 n ot oo''-
faCe so'o'ols "oio III / loNo''S rs
1roay 10 pus III Inolr ci''n,s y 'oi 10;
s1ons 10 'ne Ioilsi ,, 31 noaro
cil WAS III sesslo'l 'ii"o way
H. AoercrolhoIe' IN Inc ok
o secI'on' 'lh'sl'oo Pi".''ili2 CO.., ,
'.' on Il'o l"sV u"y oi np,n s,. "ii,.
-" mo same ove'1t1s tT 1J 1,''., " 0sul"l o,ll
'"otton Plchlns lo 90 nav ho11e I''o I-ad ,UU,
o. his mouse iuii " 'o;,s +hn t',o"o,' aoa
OIL 1io'li 'ii0 S''''A A"'o 80 WV N'"
son"
"l'roducts Of tho Piedmopt' is q
now monthly publication gotten
out at,Spartanbu"g by II. b. Thack-
ston. The copy before us is well
odited and full Of worry readable
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-05-07
Better Raise Muiea
Than BuN Them

JIM HASKELL, weighs about 1000
$40 for a colt
TRUMPET, Is four years old, weighs
about 600 pounds and will servo mares at
do"ld'ngs Creek farm for $6 for colt.
Dec. 5, 1896.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-05-07

We are opening up the best line of
DRY GOODS,
CLOTHING,
SHOES,
Ladies' and Mems Hats.
Tinware, Glassware, Crockery,
Harness and Hardware,
Eyer shown in Pickcns.
They are bought to sell, and we
invlto you all to come.
Yours truly,
j. Med. BRUCE.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-05-07
Fronoh Sardinos at l.. G.. Thorn

Fronoh Sardinos at l.. G. Thorn
ley's.
The candidates are slowly but
surely blooming.
Capt. j. Il. Lathom, of Farr's,
was in Pickens saleday.
Heinz Pickles, perfectly de)ici-
Gus, at l.. G. Thornly's.
DR.. Austin will be in Pickens
May 18th to tho 18th inclusive.
Nice fresh canned goods of ev-
cry description at l.. C.Thornley's.
Major J. NJ. Stewart went to
Greenville yesterday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Harper, of
Six Mile, wore in Pickens Tuesday.
Best assortment of chowing to-
bacco in town at l.. G. Thornley's.
A large crowd was in town sale
day and politics were certa inly
hot.
Spanish Mackerel, White Fish
and Holland Horring, all fiue at
-. !. uOIuloy 3.
A Pekin duck belonging to A. r.
Hamilton: near Easley, is laying
eggs with black shells.
Miss Lena Bowen returned Mon
day from pleasant visit to rela-
tives and friends in Central.
NJ. S. Findley and vito, of Da-
cusvil(e,visited his brother-in-law
j. IL. kennemur, last Sunday.
L. D. Stephens is somewhat
ahead OF the hounds on sweet po-
tato slips. He set out last Satur-
day 100,
Mrs. r. A. Bowen and son, Char
10y, went to Ctreonville Tuesday
10 spend a few days with relatives
and friends.
Married, on May 3d, 1896, at the
residence OF tho officiating minis-
tor, Rev. M l.. Jones, Tbos. Tur-
ner to Miss Axle Gravoley.
Quite a spr;,kl;u Of new candi-
dates appear il this issue. They
are alt good mon. Take your
choico--the votes will do the rest.
An infant Of Mr.. and Mrs. The
odore Lewis died last Thursday
- - ". )urjed the day fol-
.'E. o.. ''. ain Grove church
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-05-07
The Peoples Journal.
LOCAL ITEMS.

The best place in town to got
bargains is at l.. @. Thornloy's.
A very fiuo rain visited this sec
ton last Friday night.
Miss Grace Mcdaniel Is visiting
relatives and friends in Greenvillo
this week.
Messrs. Bon and Ed Mcdaniel
made a flying trip to Greenvlllo
last Monday.
Mr.. j. M. Eampey and Mr.. j.
Gary were IN Pickens on business
last Thursday.
Five cigars for dime. Equal
to any five cont cigar in town at
l.. G. Thornley's.
Mr.. w. II. Chapman Of Liberty,
was circulating on the streets Of
Picke Is Saturday.
Good rains came to the Oolenoy
corotry last week and revived the
spi;its OF the farmers.
E., Observation-Disclosures Maui
din eld MIR. Cad j. Pride, Jr. ,wero
in Pickens last Friday.
Walk up and got your registra-
tion certificate if you want to vote.
Your old one won't do.
J~T. Ligon, of Greenville, came
over last Sunday on q visit to his
uncle, j. H. @. Mcdaniel.
Rev. X. e. Whitaker will
preach at Roanoke school house
next third Sunday at 3 p, m.
DR.. Earle has the finest gardon in
those parts. He has tomato vines
knee high and ate peas week ago.
Mr.. Ben Mcdaniel and family
have moved into tho Ashmore
house opposite tho Methodist
church.
Mrs. j. Med Bruce came home
Saturday evening from a visit to
her father, Col. j. e. Hagood, in
Charleston.
Mr.. John Harris, of Greonville