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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-02-23
. WASHINGTON ". CONQUERED.
GRIP TAKES THE CITY In IT'S
IRON GRASP.
Government Machinery Almost at {
Standstill--Enorm Percentage Of
Employees Stricken with La &
Grippe-Oa pitol at the

f..
Grippe-C apitol at the
Mercy Of the Plague.
Tie grip epidemic is raging in the Capt..
tol City, and fully one.third Of the gov.
ernment employees are sick or suffering
frcm the dread disease. Violent head
ache1, fevers and ohills, sneezing and
running at the eyes and nose, together
with the bone-raoking aches and pains
and o general exhaustion, are the rule
rather than tho exception. The best way
to fight tho grip is to strengthen the
nerves and build up the resistive powols
80 as to throw off the deadly disease
germs, and nothing will do this 80 quickly
and surely as DR.. Miles Nervine. 1t has
restored health to thousands of grip suf-
ferers after every other remedy had failed
when the grip left me ! was a broken
down wreck, both mental and physical.
My nerves were completely unstrung, my
appetite failed, could not sleep and
became 80 despondent that despsired of
ever getting we'll. began to improve
with the first bottle of DR.. Miles Ncrvine,
and whom l had taken seven bottles |
was completely cured. Have been strong
and well ever since and weigh moro than
l over did before"
SAMUEL. II. PILsON,
Staunton, Va.
All druggists arc authorized to sell DR..
Miles Nervine on q guarantee that first
bottle benefits or money refunded. Be
sure and get Dr. Miles Nervine. Booklet
on heart and nerves sent free. Address
DIR. MILES MEDICAL CO.,
Elkhart, Ind.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-02-23
Gone to dhnrIebaon.

M. j. A. Steck, the junior publisher
Of the COURIER left this Crhursday)
morning for n wcok's visit to friends and
relatives in Charleston. Since tho roor
ganization and consolidation of tho COU-
RIEH and The Stock job Printing estao-
lishmont, naerly q year ago, Mr.. Ste6 k
has had charge of tho COURIER job Print.
Under his wise and careful managomo Mt,
prompt and constant attention, The CoU-
KIER job Printing Department has been
80 improved and enlarged as to bo ono of
tho best in tho up country. We wish
him a week of pleasure and recreation In
tho "City by tho Sea-"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-02-23

Senator Tillman has introduced anow
tho bill to construct sanitarium for
soldiers and sailors in Charleston harbor
on tho sito of Castle Pinoknoy. This
project has lain dormant for about year,
because of tho war, but its revival now
probably portonds It's carly accomplish
mont. Senator Tillman's attention to
tho matter Is appreciated and ho will lose
nothing by his zeal In its behalf.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-02-23
Veterinary Surgeon.

President II. S. Hartzog and Dr. G. f..
Nesom, of Clemson College, will bo at
"'ii,,iit Saturday, March 18th. Prcsi-
don't Uartzog will make an address at 1 1
a. m. Dr. Nesom, veterinarian, will
treat animals for an hour and half and
will lecture in the afternoon. In order
that there may be no conflict those dcsir-
ing to have there animals treated will
confer with J. r. Earle, at Walhalla, be,
fore the day mentioned. Only a limited
number can be treated. The clinic will
be OF great interest to every farmer. Any
kind of domestic animal will be treated
free of charge.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-02-23
'EOABTB.
An Honest Medicine for La Grippe.

George w. Waitt, of South Gardiner,
Me-, says: 81 have had tho worst cough,
cold, chills and grip and have taken
lots of trash of no account but profit
to tho vondor. Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is tho only thing that has done
any good whatever. I have used ono 80
cent bottle and tho chills, cold and grip
have all loft mo. l congratulate the
manufacturers of an honest medicine"
For salo by j. w. Boil, Walhalla; w. j..
Lunnoy, Seneca, and ii. I}. Zimmerman,
Westminster
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-02-23
A H'ickenH iiHnrrinKe.

Miss Ora Stewart and Mr.. John Chap
man wero married last week by Magis-
trate Chapman, at tho home of Mr.. Loe
Stansell, in Pickens county. Mrs. Chap
man is tho charming daughter of Mr..
William Stewart Of our sister county.
Mr.. Chapman is we'll and favorably
known, having been associated with tho
Revenue Department here for tho past
three years. He is q brave and fearless
officer.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-02-23
Did Not Suspcnd.

From what wo can learn Conneross
school, which is under tho management
of Prof. II. l.. Singleton and Miss Jessie
Striblng, is the only school in upper
South Carolina that did not suspend at
least day or two during tho recent snow
and cold spell. Conneross school is in q
ilourishing condition, and, during the
worst of weather, a large crowd of
bright students may be found comforta-
bly, occupying the nice now school house.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-02-23
BuCklen's ArniCa Salye.

Tho best salve in tho world for cuts.
bruises, sorso, ulcors, salt rheum, fover
sores, tettcr, chappcd hands, chilhlains,
cOrns and all skin eiuptions, and posi-
tively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price 25 cents por
box. For sale by ID. B. Darby, Walhal!a;
w. J. Imnney, Seneca, and II. b. Zim..
norman. Westminiater, a
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-02-23
nHsIIlter- Brandt.

Na."ied, February %. at tho home of
tn, iridc, by Rev. j. &. Schaid, Mr..
George j. Hunter and Miss Julia Anna,
daughter of Mr., and Mrs. l.. II. Brandt.
A quiet home wedding; only tho imme-
diatc relatives of the happy couple and a
very few invit cd guests were present.
parlor, sitting and dining rooms were
beautifully decorated with an abundance
of flowers, and tho supper--well, Mrs.
Brandts suppera are always most oxcol-
lent every way.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-02-23
DR.. Picrco's Pleasant Pellets cure con
stipation.

Fifty walnut trees in Cass County,
Michigan, woro recently sold for $4,000
cash. These trees havo now beon follcd,
and will bo shipped to English buyers.
Tho largest tree was sovon feet in diam
eter at its base, and will yield lumber
worth from 800 to $1,000.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-02-23

OF tho money represented by tho OK.
port trado of tho United States last year
moro than $3.50, 100000 was for produts
of tho farm. -.. ,,,. ...,.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-02-23
'Gore Illicit mis,iiioriss Captured.

On Saturday last tho OcOnee revenue
force made ono of the most succ sssful
raids that have been mndo during tho
past year. Deputy Marshals Corbin and
Mckinney, accompanied by Deputy Col
loctor A. A. Phillips and posse, loft horc
early Saturday morning and went to a
section Of tho county known as "IIolps
Hole" on Chauga, captured and do
stroycd an Illicit distillery, which had
been running for q considerable time.
From there they proceeded to Long
Creek and destroyed ono of tho largest
illicit distilcrics that has over operated
in this county. They also destroyed
thirty gallons of blockade whiskey, found
near this di5tillory.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-02-23

Tho House of Representatives, or
Thursday, voted to abolish beer privi
legcs.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-02-23

Arrest
disease by the timely use Of
TUFTS Liver Pills, an old and
favorite remedy of increasing
popularity. Always cures
SICK HEADACHE,
sour stomach, malaria, indiges-
ton, torpid liver, constipation
and all bilious diseases.
TUFTS Liver PILLS
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-02-23
CLAUDE LITTLE {: CO., Westminster, S. G.,
Pension Notice.

Notice is heroby given that meeting
of tho County Board of Pensions will
meet at tho Court House, in Walhalla,
on tho first day of March ncxt, at II
O'Clock A. NJ, for tho purpose of organi-
cation and tho election of physician to
act with said board.
j. @. NEVILLE, Chairman.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-02-23
Dangers of the Grin.

The greatest danger from Ia grippe is
of it's resulting in pneumonia. If roa.
sonablo caro- is used, however, and
Chamborlain's Cough Remedy taken, all
danger will bo avoided. Among tho tens
OF thousands who have used this remedy
for Ia grippe We have yot to learn sin.
gle case having resulted in pneumonia,
which shows conclusivoly that this
remedy is certain preventive of that
dangerous disease. 1t will cure Ia grippe
in loss timo than any other trnatmont.
1t is pleasant and safe to take. For sale
by }. w. Boil, Walhalla; w. j. Lunnoy,
Seneca, and II. B, Zimmerman, West
minister.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-02-23

Treasury statistics 60 to show that
curing 1903 wo exported about double
tho amount of our imports, and that tho
balance of trade in our favor will pay tho
war bill, including the Philippine item,
with tidy surplus loft over.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-02-23
A Member OF the LegisIature-1SO0.

A Member OF the LegisIature-1S0
In the year of our Lord 1900, saM
body of mon assembled at SW
tho Capitol in Columbia, call IR
inG themselves membors of tho W.
General Assembly. w
If tho good people in every 9s)
county throughout tho State Tx
would think of tho VALUABLE W
work the prosont Legislators 4
have done for us, they (the MI
mombers of tho Logislaturc) INN
will look like this picture after MI
tho primary election in 1900. M
IIavo morcy on us ~
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-02-23
Especial tax.

This cash on hand includes balance
brought forward from previous year. 1t
also includes tho dispensary apportion-
mont. There will be q small balance
whom tho taxes have all been paid.
w. III. BARRON,
Superintend Education Oconeo Co.
February 18, 1890.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-02-23
Money Due the Schools In OcOnee
County.

Below l give the amount of money due
tho several School Districts for tho ceho~
lastic year commencing July 1st, 1861,
and ending Juno 3nth, 1903. Thoro will
be small amount in addition to this to
bo divided after all tho taxes havo been
collected. The cash represents amount
on hand at This date:
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-02-23

Do not put off until tomorrow tho
duty that ought to DO done to-day. If
your blood is impure and You feel weak
and weary, tako Hoods Sarsaparilla at
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-02-23

Hoods Pills cure all liver ills. Mailed
for 20 cents by G. l. Hood 6 Co., Lowell,
M
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-05
Married.

HEBERT--ZABoETo.-On Tuesday
evening, July 25 1899, at $3.50 oc-
cur red the wedding of Mr.. Delma
Hepert, of Abbeville and Miss Mary
Zabolio of Jennings, Rev. j. Peeters
officiating, The bride is the charm
ing young daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. B. Zabolio Of this city and the
groom is highly respected young
man of Abbeville, but has spent the
past years in Jennings.
che ceremony was performed in
the! Catholic church in this city ac-
cortling to the approved rites of the
church, after which the bridal party,
together with a large number of friends
ano relatives repaired TO the Zabolio
horne on Academy avenue and were
served with refreshments and other
wise socially entertained during the
evening.
the bride and groom started We'd
ness1ay morning on their wedding
tour, to Abbeville and other points
fors few weeks, after which it is
expected that they will return to this
city to make it their future nome.
The Record joins the many friends
Of she young couple in congratula-
tons, and hopes that life's pathway
mag be strewn with roses.-Jennings
Record.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-05
The Making Of a Journalist.

oddly enough, no book has ever
been published which may be fairly
called an adequate treatment of the
business Of American journalism. 1t
is tp fill this gap that Julian Ralph,
1.-the best reporter in the world, "has
written for The Saturday Evening
Post, of Philadelphia, series of
twelve papers on The Making of a
Journalist.
Mr.. Ralph writes from the view
point of one who has reached the top
of his profession who has labored nm
ceasingly in the newspaper field for
twenty-five years; who has pursued
the.eluslve thing called news into
every corner of the. globe, and knows
the business from Alpha to Omega.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-05
The Toy Dog.

4 copy of Mr.. John Diehl's latest
book on the toy dog has just been
submitted to us for criticism. We
can speek or the neat little volume
only in terms of the highest praise.
The author, who was recognized for
years as an authority on domestic
peta of all kinds, has evidently put
his;best efforts on his last production,
SO Shat this becomes almost invaluable
to all who admire, or intend to privde
themselves with a toy dog. The
book. has been published by the
Associated Faneiers, 400 Northe
Third ST., Philadelphia, Pa. who
offer to mail it to any address on
receipt of 25 cts. preferably in pos
tag! stamps
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-05

shave used Ripans Tsbules with SO much sstis.
faction that can cheerfuI7 recommend them.
Have been troubled for about three years with
what called bilious attacks coming on regularly
once week, Was told by different physicians
that it was caused by bad teeth, OF which had
several I had the teeth extracted, but the at
tacks continued. had seen advertisements OF
Rpans Tabules in all the papers but had no faith
in them, bat about six 1eeks since friend in
duced me to try them. lave taken brt two OF the
small Scent boxes of the Tabules and have had
no recurrence Of she attack g7ave never given
testimonial for anything ., but the great
amount of good which belii 10 has been done me
by Ripsns TgbUlas induces me to add mine 10 the
many testimonials you doubtless have I'm your
possession row. A. r. DEWITT.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-05
NO. 81.

The booty taken by Qaantrell and
| his famous raiders from Lawrence,
/ Kan, in September 1868, it is believ<
! ed by large number of people in
Missouri, now lies buried in a great
mound, $50 feet high, in Bates
county, Missouri. From time to
time searching parties have dug great
holes in the mound in search of the
plundered treasures but none have
succeeded in finding anything, Still
another party has now gone to the
spot to take up the search, it's mem
bers claiming to have found the
documentary evidence which will
assist them.
Frank Leslie's Popular Monty for
August is grand midsummer art and
fiction number. It is brilliant ane
entertaining in its liteary contents
and sumptuous pictorially, as may be
judged from the fact that among it's
writer's are included: W. D. Howells,
Rute McHenry Stuart, Joel Chandler
Harris, Van Tassel Sntphen, Edgar
Eawctt, G. F. Carter, EbSn E. Rex,
ford and R, K. Mukittrick; these
illustrated by such well known artists
as Wenzell, Christy, Mora, Smith, F
Smith, Carleton, Grunwald, H. G.
Edwards, and George r. Brill;
Moreoqer, the single article upon
weddings in art is illustrated WITH
sixteen beautiful reproductions Of
paintings by celebrated European
and American masters.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-05

The two girls we're having quar-
reI{ and as is usual with damsels,
wefe saying as nasty things as they
could think of to one another.
j'Your bathing costume Is positively
indecent, said one.
''And I have my opinion Of a girl
who is givea to play poker said the
other.
The first dalasel pulled herself to-
gelher with great effort and said;
E'You may have whatever opinion
yo,l like about it; but one thing il
certain. You only show your hand
in poker
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-05
Manufacturing is to be one of the

Manufacturing is to be one of the
most important interests of the South
ern States, and the spinning and
weaving of their own cotton is the
industry above all others that can be
best carried on in the Southern States.
1t is to this that the Picayune spe-
ciaIly desires to direct the attention
OF the Southern people, and this is
the reason why such efforts are made
by it to inform the people on the sub
iect,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-05

I want to inform you,
In words OF highest
praise, Of the benefit
/ have derived from
Ripans Tabules. I am q
professional nuree and
in this profession q clear
head 10 always needed.
Ripsns Tabules does 1t.
After one of my cases I
foundmyself completely
run down. Acting on the
advice Of Mr. Geo. Bow
or. Ph. G., 5S8 Newark
Ave, Jersey City. ! took
Ripans TabuleS with
grand results.
Miss BEGaIR WMDNAM
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-05


place without getting 0
headache and sick at my
stomach. I heard about
Ripans Tabules from IN
aunt of mine who was
taking them for catarrh
of the seomach. She had
found such relief from
their use she advised noe
to take SheIn too. and I
have been doing 80 since
Last October, and will
say theT have complete
ly cured my headaches.
I am twenty-nina years
old. You are welcome
to use this testimonial
Mrs. ]. BRooEaYRE-
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-05

Reading anme Of the testimonials In favor Of
Ripane Tabules, tried them. Ripsns Tabules not
onsy relieved but actuaIy cured my youngstef.
the headaches have disappeared, bowels are In
good condition and be never complains OF his
stomach. He is;now red. chubby faced boy. This
wonderful change attribute Co Ripans Tabules.
am satisfied tnas shey will benefit any one from
the crsdls to cid ags II taken according 70 dtrec
ttona. E-W. PBIC8
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-05

To keep young-keep we'll, keeo.
the nerves calm, the body ruddy
and well fed, and with DIR. NJ. A.
Simmons Liver Medicine regulate the
stemach and bowels.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-05

I have been great sufferer from constipation
for over ise years. Notbing gave me any relief.
My feet and legs and abdomen were blosted SO
could not wear shoes on my feet and only q loose
dress. saw Ripans Tabules advertised in our
daily paper. bought some and took them as direct
ed. Have taken them about three weeks and there
is such 8 change! am not constipated any more
and l owe 1t al to Ripans Ta5ules, fam thirty.
seven years old, have no occupation, only my
household duties and nursing my sick husband.
He has had the dropsy and am trying Ripans
Tabules Sor him. He feels some better but 1t will
take some tlme he has been sick SO long. You
may use my letter and name as You like.
Mrs. MARY GoRlIAs CLARKE
I have been suffering from headaches ever
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-05

The legal holidays to be observed
in this State are as follows. January
1st-New Years Day. January 9th
Battle of New Orleans. February
22d Washington's birth day. April
Collaboration day. jury 4th-
independence day. November LIST
All Saints day. November 25th--
Labor day, Thanksgiving day. De.
cember 25fh-Christmas Sundays
and election days.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-05

To prepare girl to be a wife, and
a wife a mother, give her Simmons
Squaw Vine or Tablets,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-05
Full Stock Of Furniture!

The undersigned has full stock of Furniture
and invites the public to call and get prices before
bnyiug as he will make it interesting. Iron Beds a
speciality, also in connection with the above have
Full Stock of Funeral Goods. Hearse on premises
&c.
OPHELIAs BOURQUE
Abbeville, La
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-05

TabpIes regularly. She ksepss few cartons Ripans
Tabules In the house and sys she will not be with.
out them. The heartburn and sieeplessnesg have
disappeared with the indigestion which was
formerly SO great burden for her. Our whole
family take she sbues regularly especially after
o hearty meal. Ny mother is City years OF age
and Is enjoying the best OF health and spirits also
eats hearty meals, an tmpossibility before she
took RipanS TabuleG ASToH n. BLAUKEN.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-05

Ny seven-year-oid boy
suffered with pains in
his head. constipation
and complained of his
stomach. lie could NOS
eat like children Of his
age do and W hat he
did eat did. not agree
with hiHa. He was thin
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-05

EfotheY was troubled
with b eartbarn and
sieepiessness, caused by
indigestion. for q good
many Years. One day
she saw o testimonial
In the paper Endorsing
Ripsns Tabuies. She
determined to give thsra
o TRIAL, was gr ea tly
relieved by their use
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-05

Make haby's birth quick, easy and
painless by taking Simmons squaw
vine wine or tablets.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-05


hbIwpncd nntef
Sspres
megr
FRsyban nahIAnnG pog
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-05

We have received from the secre-
tary of the Louisiana Press Associa-
ton, L. s. Scott, of the Crowley
Signal, q copy Of the proceedings Of
the Associations meeting at Baton
Rouge last April, from 25th to 9th,
inclusive. 1t is neat little book of
% pages, very interesting and per-
feet geographically.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-05

Not long ago little orphan boy
working for q Reno (Kan.) farmer
found a bridge on the Hutchinson
Southern Railway on fire, and he ran
to the station and gave the alarm.
Last week the railway officials sent
him a letter Of thanks containing q
system pass and check for more
money than he thought was in the
whole world.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-08-05

have been suffering from headaches ever
since was little girl Icould never ride in
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21
The Deadly Grip

Is again abroad in the land. The air
you breathe may be full of it's fatal
germs! Don't neglect the Grip" or
you will open the door to Pneumonia
and Consumption and invite death
Its sure signs are chills with fever,
headache. dull, heavy pains, mucous
discharges from the nose, sore throat
and never let-go cough. Don't waste
precious time treating this cough with
troches tablets. or poor. cheap syrups
Cure it at once with DIR. Kings New
Discovery, the infallible remedy for
bronchial troubles. 1t kills the disease
germs, heals the lungs and prevents
the dreaded after-effects from the NAL
ady. Price 80 Gus. and S100 Money
back if not cured. A trial bottle free
at Matthaei's Pharmacy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-21
Position Resigned.

Mr. N. d. Baker. Jr., secretary of
the Martinsburg Choral society. ten
dered his resignation at the meeting
held by that organization in the court
house last Friday night. The resig-
nation was accepted with regret and
Mr.. Bernard ID. Myers was elected to
fill the vacancy. The secretary re-
ported that there was an enrolment
of So. The regular rehearsals were
begun and will be continued on each
Friday night, from eight to ten
O'Clock. Prof. Luscomb, in his in
structions last night, showed super
ior ability as trainer in vocal music.
The method introduced by him is OF
the Italian character, which is ac-
knowledged by all vocalists to be the
best method for voice culture. The
organization will no doubt receive
great benefit from the instructions of
Prof. Luscomb.