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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-23
qOurIeTEOUa GOEkPAIs,
hbody Reund Swinging from the 8BnpitB
of tho Ghnttnga River.

hbody Feund Swinging from the 8Bnuits
of tho Ghnttnga River.
Mr.. j. +. Rholottcr while hunting for
his sheep Oh tho Chattuga river bank
last Sunday morning, was attracted by n
pcculi&f odor among tho bushes close to
the waters edge. Thinking one of his
shoep might bo dead and decomposing
he made search, and, to his horror, be
hold q sight ho will mover forget. Caught
by tho right arm, to tho ovorhanging
limb CT IL small tree, was n human body,
tho oddying, rushing stroam causing the
same to bow in tho most lifc-like and
courteous manner, and this, coupled to
tho fact that nothing but grinning
skull with teoth knocked out by tho
rocks, sllrmounted an otherwise full
fleshcd body, added additional horror to
the scene.
Nothing but piece Of coarse under
shirt, kept together around tho neck by
means of q brass button, was. on tho
corpse, whose ago did not exceed sixteen
years. Who ho was or from whence he
camo Is mystery. From appearances
ho must have bcon in tho wator at loast
oight weeks.
An inquest was held and tho Jury
brought in verdict Of "cause of death
unknown" but that the unfortunate
young man mot his death by drowning
during ono of tho winter freshcts Is mort
probable. Tho inquest was hold by Mag
istrato M. II. Lco.
Tho romans of tho above deceased
person wore buried at Damascus, in this
county,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-23
HHOTEB GHHANGES HHANma.
Dr. da. N. Neson,, CleHsons Voterinl
rtan, VisIts WnlhnlIR.

Dr. a. nc. Nesonp, CIeH,son's Voterinn
rtan, VisIts WnIhnIIn.
DR.. G. L. Nosom, of Clemson College,
paid us It pleasant call "Wednesday morn.
ing.
DR.. Ncsom was In Walhalla in tho Tor
est of tho hotel ut Clemson, Which has
just changed hands. From this timo
forward tho hotel will be under tho con-
troll of club formed among tho profos-
sors of tho college, as follows: Albert
Barnes. presidents; Charles Hancock,
vice president; DR.. G.. T.. Nesom, score.
tary and treasurer; and II. G. Poats, G.
G. Mcdonnell, j. III. NJ. Beatty, b. T..
Robertson, II. II. Y. Bowman and ID, w.
Daniel, who will undertake to mako tho
hotcl homo-liko and pleasant.
Prof. Albert Barnes is instructor in
woodwork and has charge of the me-
chanical laboratory of tho college and ia
an efficient engineer; Prof. Charles Han
cock Is in charge of tho drawing depart.
mont; DIR. G. Il. NosOm Is tho veterinary
surgeon; Prof. II. G. Poats is in charge
of the machine shops; Profs. Mcdonnell
ana kobertsoh arc assistant chemists
Prof. Beatty Is director of the textile
works; Prof. Bowman has charge of the
forge and foundry department, and Prof
Daniel is assistant in English and the
principal in tho preparatory department.
These gentlemen will conduct u first
class house, and all who visit Clemson
will be well-cGred for at thoir hotol.
DIR. Nes0m has made many friends
during his recent visits to Walhalla.
His future visits will DO source OF
qualification to them, and ho will find q
warm welcome awaiting him at all times
In tho near future tho Doctor contom.
plates another visit to Walhalla for the
benefit of stock owners and raisers OF
stock. Duo notice of tho time and place
will be given In THE CoURIER.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-23
OUtRl SEN SRstHIEG GSh 4 BUT'GE.TI'.
cosDUorED, pYI YIMIss MilAIaYl,E. swANN.

SENECA, s.. i, March 22.-- Major Al. II.
Broyles and Master Whit Mscaulay, OF
Anderson, spent several days Of last
week here. Il 3 g "a
Mrs. 9. K. Livingston and Miss CLARA
hart, to the delight OF their many frienda.
Messrs. w. ID. Holland and O. b.
Smith spent Sunday mt the home of Mr..
Hollands parontsin Hart county, Geor-
gia. IS 3 ;,. RI
: !; Mrs; NJ e. Sigh wont to Anderson
Saturday 81.
Mr.. Eugene Hopkins Ia quito siok al
the homo Of his father, DR.. John Hop.
Misses Carrie and Lidie Keith, of Wal
A.alla, are visiting relatives hero. I'D
Rev. .. w. Hiott preached at the Bap
tist church Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. Drayton Babb, of Townville, nc.
eompaniod Roy. D. w. Hiott and spent
Sunday here. ..,@.fs.
Mrs. w. J. Lunney is visiting Atlanta,
Tocooa and other places.
Mrs. B. +. Sloan has returned from an
extended visit to Gree caville. s. - .
Rev. w. Il. Capers fllled his usual ap.
pointment at the Episcopal ohuroh Sun.
uGS Miss sseRnkI WIFI Cherry is visiting tho fam,
ily. of Row w. Il. Capors, at Anderson,
this week. ...
blr. NJ. s. Stribling has beon quite
sick. He had an attack Of tho grip.
Rov. w. s. Hamiter's sermon at the
Presbyterian nhmrch SUNDAY mornin6
was delivered In his usual earnest man.
nor.
Mrs. j. II. Bryan and Miss julia
Bryan are visiting in Anderson this
week..
Miss Olive Lowery has returned from
IT yiSit 20 Anderson. ........ ...
Tho first quarterly conference of the
Seneca and Walhalla station was hold al
Seneca Monday afternoon.
Rov. J. B. Wilson, presiding cidcl OF
Grocnvillo district, preached at the
Methodist church Monday evening. His
sermon. was strong and impressive, and,
on his first visit to this place, tho people
were much pleased with him.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-23
ROBBED THE GRAVE

A startling incident, of which Mr..
John Oliver, of Philadelphia, was the
subject, is narrated by him rs follows
81 was in most dreadful condition,
My skin was almost yollow, oyes sunkon,
tongue. coatod, pain continually in back
ing weaker day by day. Three physi-
clans had given mo up. Fortunately, a
friend advised trying Electric Rittcrs,
and to my great joy and surprise, the
first hottie made decided Improvement.
| continued their uso for three weeks
and am now n we'll man. I know thev
saved my lifo and robbed tho grave OF
another victim. No ono should fail to
try them. Only 90 cents per bottle at j.
w. Bells, Walhalla, w. j. I.unnoy's, So
ncca, and III. b. Iimmermann's, West
minister, drug stores,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-23
TugalOS Topics.

TUGA.oO, March 20.-Peach trees in
bloom, plenty of leo this morning and
mighty poor prospects for fruit this
year, and, really, it seems as if prospects
were bad for anything except rain and
general bad weather.
Tugaloo and her tributaries were
higher last week than at any other time
this year. This is tho twentieth of
March and not weeks blowing has
6ccn donc. Surely, gloomy outlook
for tho LEAN merchant. We arc simply
distressed, fearing tho farmer won't
mako him (tho lion mcrcllant) q good
crop, but lot us hopo that all will be
right by cotton planting time. You
know cotton is all ho wants, except youl
horse, COW, mule, etc. just on that line
wo will state that our merchant has put
n corn mill attachment to his gin for the
purpose of grinding corn to food his lean
and lion stock. Wo are told that ho has
ono at least that "stcms" wheat blan
| can't masticato tho stems.
"Oh. amt thero no nice girls in New
6orry?' is what young man said when
ho heard that q Newborry man was
about to take another of our fair young
ladies down thero to kcep house for him
1t is said wedding bells will ring in
| this community tomorrow evening. Tho
CoUHIER's esteemed Westminster CORES.
pondont has our sympathy.
,Wondor who tho young preacher is
who goos to Georgia and "wrings" q
farmers Bclle.
What young man went to 500 his Cir
| and got stranglcd at tho dinner table or
fatty bread" and blow tho old mans
| face full of crumbs.
Lewis Knox killed largo blaolt snake
recontly-tho first ono ho saw this soa
son. Somo crank told him it was u sure
sign he would accomplish all his under
takings this year: Now ho says he is
going to got married. l..
Lewis Knox always zoos snakes whom
| he is in Walhalla.1
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-23
OakWay GIeanings.

March 20, 1S00.-Rev. D. l., Whitake,
preached ut Confer church Sunday at II
A. M.
Mr.. Milo Smith, Of Westminster, and
Mr.. Walter Dickson, of Fair Play, visited
Mr.. M. V. McCrackin at Prof. j, S, Jen.
ningss Sunday.
Mr.. l.. A. Edwards made businosp
trip to Atlanta last week.
Mr.. Jackie Rcodor visited Mr.. Walker
Jones Saturday night.
Misses Ellie Rearden and Mary Hi,
spent Saturday night with Miss Josie
Bearden.
Mcssrs. Walker and Vester Beardep
and Misses Mary Hill and Annie Haloy
attended church at Return Sunday.
Entorod into tho rest that remainoth
for tho people Of God Friday morning at
3 o'clock, March 17th, Miss Alma Brown,
youngest daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
M. Brown, of this place. Sho was taken
with convulsions, afterwards beoame
paralyzed and then othor diseases which
proved fatal. She had just completed
hor nineteenth birthday. Although
Alma had never mado any profession by
uniting with the ollurch, yot tho export
once she gavo to hor mother on her
dcath-bcd proved to us that sho died in
tho full faith of Christ hor Saviour and
was trusting in tho Lord and was read,
to go to rest. She leaves fathor, mo
thcr, brothorO and sister to mourn ho,
death. TO them wo extend our heart
folt sympathy. FRIENDS.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-23
Returned from Africa.

Tho Rev. Phillips Werner, son Of Mr..
John s. Werner, of Columbia, returned
last week from tho Congo FREQ State,
where no has been missionary for the
past thrco years. Ho will spend some
time in this country on vacation. lie
brings with him two littlo black savagos
whom ho proposes to educate in this
country, in order that they may return
to Africa as mission aries. Ono is q son
of an influential chief, whilo tho other
Is a son of member of tho tribo. Mr..
Turnor brought with him worry valuable
collection of African curiositios, whicl!
ho will present to tho Smithsonian Insti.
tuto.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-23
A Painful Accident.

Mr.. Mitt Nicholson, Jr., happened
to very painful accident last Monday
afternoon. He started from town to Mr.
G. Q. Smiths on mulo. just before
reaching Mr.. Smiths ho stoppcd at o
branch to water the muln; when tho ami
NAL became frightened and jumped,
throwing Mr.. Nicholson on his head in
tho branch. IIo foil in position that
rendered him helpless, tho whole weight
of his body boing on his head and shOul
doris. Drs. Boil and Thodo woro called
and rendered medical attention. At this
time ho is resting well and is thought to
be out of danger.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-23
Base nBnII mt GlGmson,

Cornoll University and Clemson Col
lego base ball teams will try conclusions
ut tho Clemson grounds noxt Wednesday,
afternoon ut 3 o'clock. A good game Is
promised and largo crowd expected
1t will be woll worth sceing. Tho Clom.
son boys have shown both enterprise and
pluck in securing a game with Cornell
University. They havo made large
guarantee in order to bring tho Cornell
boys South, and wo hopo q largo crowd
will Witness tho gamo. "Popular pricos''
--ladios and children 10 cents, mon q
cents. Go ard enjoy yourself.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-23
THE SURE LA GRIPPE C11RE

Thoro is no use suffering from this
dreadful malady If you will only got the
right remedy. You arc having pains all
through your body; your liver Is out of
order; have no appetite; no lifo or ambi-
tion;. have bad cold; in fact, are com
plotely used up. Electric Bittors Is the
only romcdy that will give You prompt
and sure roliof Thoy act directly on
up tho whole systom and mako you feel
like new boing. Thoy arc guaranteed
to euro or price refunded. For salo at
J. w. BclPs, Walhalla, w. j. I.unney's,
Seneca, and II. b. Iimmerman's, West
minister, drag stores. Only 30 cents pos
bottle, -
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-23
Beard u a.e..siens.

THO board OF Tensions for Nagensr
scsGs.s. + tiis Tie oI.sss5e "a
the Court Honso. on Wednesday, the 22d
instant, and revised tho pension roll for
this township. "A Z!
The names of Jerry Moore, Harrison
Haynes, Mrs. Matilda MoAlister and
Mrs. G. +. KarrsT T'ere dropped from
the roll, they having died within the
past year. 2$'f & Z. IS
The following names wore added to
the roll: Mrs. Sarah j.. Dodd, Mrs.
Sarah L. King, Mrs. Hulda Massey, Mrs.
Z. f.. Tolles0n, John Keeton, John
Campbell, g. T. Sseba, II. j. Hut. a..
Tyler Gillespie, Ns b. 49,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-23
Oconee'a New 'TrensureP.

Mr.. j. r. Kay has received his COM
mission rs County Treasurer of Oconeo
county. He will ontor upon tho dis
charge of his duties tho last of this week,
as soon as Mr.. Bibb, tho retiring trcasu-
rcr, can got his books and papers in
shape. Taxes have boon collected very
nearly in full by Mr.. Bbb for the past
fiscal year, and the ponality is now being
added on tho taxes in arrears. AS soon
as tho penalty book can DO written up
tho transfer will bo mado to Mr.. Kay.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-23
Communion AepVtcop.

Tho regular quarterly communion sor-
vices will be held in tho Walhalla Pros
bytorian church on next Sunday morn
ing after preaching. At tho conclusion
of the communion service thoro will be q
congregational meeting for tho purpose
of electing two elders and two deacons
and tho transaction of any other bust
ness that may como before tho church.
A full attendance Of tho mombors is
desired.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-23
A Card OF Thanks,

Wo wish through your columns to OK
tend our thanks and heartfelt gratitude
to our neighbors and many kind friends,
who assisted us In doing so much for our
dear daughter, Alma, dullng her last
fatal illness, and especially do wo oxtend
our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Burriss,
who 80 faithfully stood by hor for twelve
could possibly be done for hor. NAV
God bless thom all, Is our prayer
MIR. and Mrs. w. M. brown,
OakVav 81 q
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-23
Second to Go.

Gov. Ellorbo has received notification
from tho war department that the I'd
regiment has boon ordered to Savannah
from Cuba for mustoring out. Arrange
monts arc being mado with steamship
companies to transport thom anu utnu,
volunteers at once.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-23

You can SEQ ii. perhaps, ono of DR..
piorco's Pleasant Pellots-but you can't
feel it after it's takon. And yot It does
You moro good than any Of the huge cid.
fashioned pills, with thoir gripping and
violence. These tiny "Peiets," the
smallest and easiest to take, bring YOU
help that lasts. Constipation, indiges-
tion, bilious attacks, sick or bilious head
aches, and all arrangements of Tvor,
stomach and bowels, arc permanently
cured
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-23

Owing to the development of gold in
the Yukon region, Canada now takes her
place as fifth on the list of the gold pro
ducing countries. Her contribution for
1893 was nearly $14,O0O,OOO, her to tai
mineral output footing up nearly $39,-
600, ,0O).
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-23
New Seeds
AT NORMAN'S.

Remember, we give you thrce to
four times moro scotland boo
tor-than you got In packages.
We are headquarters for Drugs,
Seeds, China, Lamps, Agate, Gram
ito, Enamel, Galvonized and Tin
ware, Wall Paper, Baskets,
Brooms, Stoves. Chairs and other
House Furnishings.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-23
To be ESeniodcIcd.

Rcv. Jno. G. Law, pastor of tho Pres
bytorian church of Ocala, Fla, has given
out to contractor, w. l.. Barber, of Hart
woll Ga, a 5000 job to remodel his rcsi-
dence property in Midway, near Wal
halla. Capt. Barber is to oomploto his
contract by tho LIST of May next and it is
expected that Rev. Mr.. Law will spend
tho coming season hero with his family.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-23

1t never disappoints. This is one OF
tho poculiarities of Hoods Sarsaparilla
1t cures scrofula, salt rhoum, humors
stomach and kidney troubles, nervous
ness.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-23

MIR. Thomas Ha. Dcndy Improving.
The friends of Mr.. Thomas II. Dondy
of Richland, who has been seriously Ill
for two wcoks past, will bo pleased tc
learn that ho is reported as resting some
castor now, with symptoms somewhat
more favorable to his recovery, but ho il
still in a critical condition.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-23
White Goods Department.

Our White Goods Department. Is we'll
worth your attention.
The most beautiful Sheer Lawns at T.,
10 and 124 cents and up.
Checked Dimitios and Muslins in great
variety.
Can also give you White Goods In
remnants at exactly half prioo. Note
this, ladies. 'Tis what you want for tho
children.
We arc showing somo excellent values
in Taffota, Silks, black and colors, ut so
cents per yard.
beautiful Changeablo Silks at 85 cents,
and tho "Old Lansdown Silk" OPS
wide, for only 81. Ono and ono-half
yards of this makes q waist.
Besides tho extensive limo of Wash
Goods wo can show q nico limo of
Woolon Fabrics, all at popular prices.
We want ovory man, woman and ohild
to visit our storo this spring and sec
what wo carry, and how many goods a
little money will buy.
And eye landlords" that havo yet
bought no Guano, como and 500 us; VIC
can and will cell you ono of tho greatost
and bcst Fertilizers, used by all tho best
farmers, at pricos that will surprise you,
1t Is "Bluo Ridge Guano" and "Cotton
Seed Meal and Acid"
NJ. ". COLEMAN & CO.,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-23
sumrnor nKomes' Folder, 1900.

Mr. w. a. Turk, General Passenger
Agent of the Southern Railway, is oollat
ing information for Summon Homes
Folder for tho ensuing summon, giving
the nance Of proprietors, post Office adj
dresses, Mt or near what station, convey
ance used, number Of guests, terms per
day, week and month. This information
will be printed IN on attractive form and
o large edition published and distributed
by the various agents of this immense
system throughout all sections of the
country. Persons contemplating taking
boardors for tho ensuing summer are re-.
quested to apply to tho nearest railroad
agent for blank to DO filled out giving the
above information. aud forward at ono
;o ". A. Turk, Genera! Passenger Agontt,
Washington, u. c., 80 that it may reaol,
him not later than April 1st.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-23

Hoods Pills cure all liver ills. Eas,
to take, easy to operate; reliable, siro
D5c
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-23
Small P0x In EdRefieI1.

Small pox is prevailing in Edgefleld
county and three deaths have occurred
from tho disease. Fifty casos are re-
ported from Parksyillo. Governor Eel
lerbc has received applications for holp.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-23
sEsss II ssasssss No sa ) sx,s Ill

1MaHE misery OF sleeplessness can only be
FL realized by those who have expert
- enced it. Nervousness. sleepiessness,
headaches. neuralgia and that miserable
feeling of unrest, can surely be curod by DR..
Niles Restorative Nervine. 30 certain ts
Dr. Miles Of this fact that all druggists are
authorized to refund price paid for the first
bottle tried, providing 1t docs not benefit.
Mrs. Henry Bruins. wife OF the we'll known
blacksmith at Grand Junction, Iowa. says:
II was troubled with sleeplessness. nervous
ness, headache and irregular rmenstruation,
suffering untold misery for years. used
various advertised remedies for female COM
plants besides being under tho care OF local
pbysictans. wlrhont help. I noticed IN Dr.
Miles, advertisements the testimonial OF. o
lady cured OF ailments similar to mihe, and
shall mover cease to thank that lady. Her
t.sstiin& liGl induced no u uBo Ee. Niles
Nervino and Nerve and Liver Pills, which
restored mo to health. I cannot say enough
for DR.. Miles Remedies" g NJ 5s9
DR. Milos' Remedies E6SSSH' NJ, "srSS
are sold by oil drug. ESS eai.a aoo~.@
sists untior {. positive IA sVo'oSl "A
guarantee, first bottle NerVimo II
benefits ts,sas or ~an,, money '; a' re- SRessores
euses OF tho heart and ~, ESsS1se;IS.
nerves free Address, 5 . y g ss s3' 4
DIR. MILES MEDICAL CO.. Elkhnrt, Ind,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-23

NCE tho partnership A.
~ G.
will be
rcspecuy invite nhand
Meal, IIuls,
Cml ana see me. Worry respectfully
u. N. ISTJ.rEAEEGE'ORD.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-23
Junt from Ohio.

.Bunt frosis Ohio.
Mr.. George G. Deal returned to Wal
halla last Saturday from Columbus,
Ohio, after spending nnoton months in
tho Federal prison there. Ho won't from
Greenvillo in August, 1897, for resisting
officers. BY good conduct he earned
four months and twenty four days reduc-
tion in his sentence. George is looking
woll and his friends aro ploasod to 500
him again. IIo says ho has had enough
experience to teach him wisdom and he
intends to so conduct himself in tho flu
ture as novcr to SEQ the inside of n prison
;again-as prison at any rato. During
his confinement he was employed in
making brooms-brooms largo and
small and of every stylo and kind. He
has become an export in this line, and
brought with him two whisk brooms,
tho work of his own hands. Ho received
good treatment from tho officials, and,
altogether, his confinement was rs pleas.
ant as ono could expect undor the cir.
cnmstances. IIo will remain in Wal
halla and 60 to work in q few days. We
hope to see him do woll, and ho has
many friends who will assist I his laud
ab1o ptrOrta
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-23

Appreciated tho Rnnauet. ,...
Tho following lottor was received by
Mr.. G. W. Pratt shortly after tho Pythian
banquet was hold at Pitchford's Hall:
GREENyILLE, 8. c., March 3, 1899.
Mr.. G. w. Pratt, Chairman, Walhalla,
s.. C.-My Dear Sir and Brother: again
wish to thank you, and through you
extend my sincoro thanks to tho ladies
who 40 successfully prepared tho ban
quot, and the members of your lodge,
for tho very pleasant evening spont with
you on February %. certainly enjoyed
ihysoif, and feoi vory grateful 70 you ali.
will continue to grow and spread tho
good works of Pythianism throughout
your vicinity, and in doing this it will DO
a blessing and satisfaction to tho ladies
of your place.
With worry kind regards and best wishes,
am Yours fratornally,
VIM, GOLDSMITH. ,JR