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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-26
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Tho Accidental Discharge Of q Pistol Causes
tho Death Of Endorlls Dacus.

On last Friday afternoon, goth instant.
Mr.. Endorus Dacus was shot and Instant
" killed on the banks of Chattooga
river, ar the Sandy Ford. He was going
to Georgia, and had just crossed over
tho river, and landed on the Georgia
side. He had d5 calibre Colts revolver
in, q belt, buoklod around his waist. In
taking off the belt. the pistol foil from
the scabbard and the hammer struck
square'y on rock with such force that
the pistol, was fired. The bail entered
the lower abdomen and ranged in the
direction of tho heart. Mr.. Dacus fell
mortally wounded, and died iny few
minutes. He was twenty-five years old.
He had been living in Walhalla one year,
having moved hero with his father, Mr..
Benjamin r. Daous, from Anderson, last
fall. At the timo of his death he was
going to Georgia to evade arrest, for the
time being, on warrant charging him
with assault with intent to kill and re-
sisting officers on tho Sunday night pro.
vious in Seneca. 1t was q sad and un-
timely end of young man, and is re-
corded rs solemn warning to others.
His body was carried to Williamston on
Sunday for burial. The hereaved family
have tho sympathy of many friends.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-26
Union Meeting.

Union meeting Of tho second division
of tho Beavordam Association will meot
with tho Connoross Baptist church on
Saturday before the fifth Sunday in Octo-
Der at 10 o'clock q. IL.
Devotional services haif hour.
Enrolment of delegates.
Sermon at II O'Clock by Rov. A: w.
McGu1iin.
Recess one hour.
Afternoon session,
Query: What is tho greatest need OF
our churches to-day to be model
churches as given us in tho New Testa
ment ? Rev. A. w. McGufIin.
Query I'd: Is not mission work in oul
midst for tho bctterment of our people z
If so, should we not do moro for it s
John Tarnery.
Sunday morning Sunday school mass
meeting. Address by tho moderator.
Sermon at II O'Clock by Rev. p. j
Vcrmillion.
S. G. SMITH, for Committee.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-26
No Right to UpIiness.

Tho woman who is lovely in face, form
and tomper will always have friends, but
ono who would bo attractive must keen
hor health. If sho is weak, sclsly and
all rum down, she will be nervous
and irritable. If sho has constipation
or kidney trouble, hcr impure blood will
cause pimplos, blotchos, skin eruption
and ,wretchod complexion. Electric
Bittcrs is tho best medicine i'm the world
to regulate stomach, livor AID kidneys
and TO purify tho blood. II tgivos strong
nerves, bright eyes, smooth, velYoty skin,
rich complexion. 1t will make q good.
looking, charming woman of q run-du wn
invalid. Only 80 conts at all drug storos.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-26
keese.Reeder.

The wedding bells are ringing onco
again, and sending forth their chimes in
the Oakway midst. Mr.. j. p. Keesc, of
Walhalla, was happily married to Miss
Soula II. Rcedor, daughter Of Mrs. IT. J.
Reeder, of Oakway, S. c., October 22d
Tho beautiful grays were seen vending
their way toward Seneca, drawing Tho
happy couple, accompanied by MI Elijah
Kccso and Miss Eva Rccdcr, Mr.. L. j.
1iunnicutt and Miss Alma Kay. At !
O'Clock on Sunday afternoon, when tho
bridal party reached Seneca, Rev. D. w.
Hiott camo out and greeted them, and
invited them into tho welcome parson-
ago whore tho nuptial knot was soon
tied by Rev. IIiott in his most solemn
and impressive manner. They returned
to tho homo Of tho bride at g o'clock.
AT p. NJ. they were invited into tho
brilliantly lighted dining room where
tho most delicious refreshments were
served. The beautiful bride wore a
handsome dress of castor, trimmed in silk
and passcmcnteric. We congratulate Mr..
Reese on winning his lovely bride. She
is one of Oakway's faircst and most in
terosting daughters. Her polished man
nors and mild disposition have won for
her host of devoted friends who wish
hcr lifetime of uncloudcd happiness
Mr.. Reese is Oconeo's popular Audit II
and has noble traits. IIc is ono of Oco-
nee's most stirring and energetic sons.
On Monday at 8 a. M. the bride and
groom left for their future homo (Wal-
halla). They reached thoir destination
at high noon, whore most sumptuons
dinner was served by Mrs. James Sea
born. May lfe's choicest blessings rest
upon tho happy couple.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-26
Neal Case Continued.

Tho case against Bill Noal, ox-supcrin-
tendont of tho State penitentary, has
been continued until tho April term of
court for Richland county. 1t will be
remembered ho squandered about S11 200
of the States funds. The chaingang is
the right placo for him. 1t is supposed
he intends tho noxt session Of the Legis-
laturc to fix hole for him to got out Of.
If any momber of tho South Carolina
Legislature votes to froo Neal ho ought
to DO beheaded. He is no better in prin-
ciple than the poor devil' who steals u
chaingang.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-26
Four Killed at a Dance.

RICHMOND, VA, October 25.--Joln
and James Flukos and tho young daugh-
tor of James Sparks wero killed. outright
and othors wounded at general fight
at country dance, glvon by John Hoo:
ver, at Drip Rock, in Estoll county, last
Thursday night. Tho participants arc
sold to bayo boon drunk.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-26
In the "Gate City,"

In the "Gate City,"
The following Walhalla citizons arc at-
ing hold in Atlanta: Messrs. J. w. Holle-
man, G. w. Eaton, John NJ. Baldwin, II.
i. Alexander. w. l.. Werner, James
Thompson, 0. III. Schumacher, G. NJ.
Ansol, II. p. Hollcman and Master Doug.
Scaborn, and Mrs. d. B. Darby and
Misses Dcanc Seaborn and Lillian Ver-
nor. Clerk of Court Jas. Seaborn and
DR.. G. G. Probst arc there, too.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-26
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Men Murderpd-Bandits Escape.

ATcIIIsoN, KANs., October 25.-Not-
withstanding the fact that fully 500
armed men surrounded tho island be-.
tween Atchison and Doniphan Sunday
night, the two bandits who Saturday
night killed ono man and wounded ano-
thor, duplicating tho crime near hore
Sunday, whilo being pursued by posse,
escaping before daylight. 1t seems that
tho robbers cropt through tho line of
guards somo time during tho night, steal
ing team of horses.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-26
Marriage of a Popular Couple.

Married, Sunday afternoon, Octobey
22d, 1899, at four O'Clock, at the resi-
dence of the officiating minister, Mr..
John p. Kccsc to Miss Soula Reedor,
Rev. ID. w. IIiott performing the ccre-
mony. Tho happy couple came to Wal
ha'la Monday afternoon and will make
their home here in tho future. The
groom is the popular County Auditor
and the bride ono of Oconeo's most
charming and accomplished young ladies'.
Their many friends extend congratrla-
tons and best wishes.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-26
Election vi Officers Haync Circle.

The annual election of officers of the
IIayne Circle was hold at regular meet
ing Tuesday. The result was as follows
President, Miss Ida Mccullough; Vice
President, Miss Sallic Norton; Secretary,
Miss Ncttio Neville; Treasurer, Miss
Aloe Hicks; Librarian, Miss Hattie Belle
Mccullough. The Circle has commenced
an interesting study of Venice, among
other things taking up Shakespeare s
Merchant Of Venice. The members have
circulating library, which they hopo to
increase.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-26
A Generous Gift.

Baptist Conaier, October Goth "Bro.
Joe W. Shclor, prominent lawyer of
Walhalla, attended chapel service at
Furman n fow days ago and thon heard
DR.. Montague teach n class aud handed
him ton dollars in gold to DO awarded to
tho best speaker at commencement from
tho Senior Glass. This generous gift Of
Bro. Shelor will DO appreciated and no
doubt will move others tn like generous
dccds. Ho is ono of tho trustees of Fur
man, and seldom fails TO visit tho insti-
tuition when in our cityn
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-26
Preaching Next Sunday.

Rev. r. l.. Rogers will preach noxt
Sunday at II o'clock a. III. at Bethel
Presbyterian church.
Preaching in tho Walhalla Methodist
church next Sunday morning and even-
ing at the usual hours by tho pastor, Rov.
j. l.. Daniel.
Thorc will be preaching next Sunday
afternoon at Ebonozer Presbytcl ian
church at 3 o'clock by Rev. J. T.. Daniel.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-26
The Road Question.

BATTLE CREEK, S. c., October 21. 1900.
-Messrs. Editors haven't time to
write local this morning, but if you
fcel disposed to do so you can inform
Mr.. j. j. Haley that tho road leading
from Damascus to Long Creek, by my
house in School District No. 81, has not
been worked this year and is in bad con-
dition, although all of tho commissioners
have been up and said they would have
it worked, but still it is not dohe.
Yours truly,
Nj. Fl. LEE.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-26
A Couule OF LARGE Stones.

VUNuIe VI Large otOHeS.
Last "ool<'s Clayton (Ga.) Tribune
says: "Major York and D. NJ. Turpon
passed through town Tuesday with a
pair of mill stones, cut from tho noted
w. G. Scruggs' quarry. Tho mill stones
were cut for George Watkins, of South
Carolina. Tho weight IF tho runner
stone is estimated at 1000 pounds"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-26
Woods Wanted.

Woods Wanted.
Tho Southern Shuttle and Bobbin Com
pany are now ready to buy timber. They
want about ono thousand cords. Per-
simon, dogwood, biroh, maple, white
poplar, sweetgum, blackgum and sour
wood are tho kinds used. For further
information write w. p. ANDERSON,
President and Treasurer,
Westminster, S. G.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-26
The Missing Link Railroad.

Col. w. l.. Albright, of Blue Ridge, Ga,
is in Walhalla to-day looking after the
interest of the Missing Link Railroad,
projected from Chattanooga, Tonn., to
Walhalla, S. G. 1io is spying out the
ground, preparatory to applying for a
charter. He says tho road is going to be
built, and it is only question of timo
until tho work of construction will
begin. The people of Walhalla and
Oconcc county arc to be congratulated
Oh their good fortune should this enter
prise succeed and tho road become a
certainty.
Wo bespcak for Col. Albright the
hearty support of our citizons. There is
much to be said in favor Of tho proposed
route, and it is conceded that tho road
would fulfil a long felt want. A charter
has already been obtained through the
State of Georgia, and the company will
obtain a charter in South Carolina in the
near future, as soon rs certain prclimi-
nary matters can be arranged Wo wish
Col. Albright and his associates much
and speedy success.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-26
Deaths.

Deaths.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. j. V.
Wcstmorcland, living near tho Walhalla
cotton factory, died on Sunday afternoon,
22d instant, after a short illness, from
inflammation of the bowels. 1t was a
bright and promising baby, aged about
two months. Its body was buried at
Bethel church graveyard on Tuesday
afternoon, the funeral services being
conducted by Rev. j. T.. Daniel.
Died, on Sunday night, October 22d,
1899, after protractcd sickness, Mrs.
Jaspor Greene, aged about forty years.
Her body was buried on Monday in tho
West family burying ground.
Mrs. Polly Watkins, after q long and
useful life, died on last Friday night,
October Goth, 1890. She was quite an
old lady, being in her 80th year. Fol
fifty years she had been consistent
member OF the Baptist church. Sho was
received into tho church by Roy. A. w.
McGutlin, who administered tho ordi-
nance Of baptism. In all the relations of
lifo shc was pronounced to bo most OK
ccllcnt woman, and passed out of this
world leaving behind her host OF
friends and admirers. Sho was truly q
mother in Israel. Sho leaves eight sur.
Viving children to mourn thoir loss.
Her body was buried on Sunday at the
Old family 6urying ground.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-26
We Are
Ready for
Business ! T. .'
OUR S'TORE-ROOMS.
ARE FULL. OF NICE
NEW GOODS.

NOW is tho timo to buy your
School Boy Jeans at. -. :. ........... 1Oc
Onc-half Wool Jeans at. 80. ....... I2Ic
Tho bcst Heavy Jeans at.......... 25c
All-Wool Kirsoys at. t............... 25c
Good Wool Cassimers at. t........ Sc,
23-inch All-WC oil Flannel at. 12Ic
23-inch Twllet Flannel at. ........ 15c
33-inch Shaker Flannel at. 3Oc
50-inch Waterproof Flannel at. go. soc
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-26
stosrsnS Il olslsS ksMBua.

tho al5t ii
union meeting oS The lowor District of
Beayerdam Assoc citation. Plsss, Sliioh,
Anderson county Time, october 2sthi,
and .asn goth, Introd d tory sermon BY Isey.
H. M. Allon on Saturday nj lorning. "
1st Query What is the duty Of ohprch
to pastor 2 z 81 Discussed by a. b. sullivan
and II. M. AZ len. I; sS rs,
I'd Query w by should a chprch hold
stated meetings fos prayer service E y Dis
GUESSED BY Roy. a. I. I. Marett, Rey. r.. wv. h
Nelson and NJ. OK Barton. 2;35 s5s I. ia
Sunday school mass meeting Sunday
morning Lesson taught BY Rev, Il Il. ID ID !. i
Allen. i5.} sl} ~,
missionary sermon OF liam. BY Rev.
j. NJ. Mcclure. H. S2 "A $53 q sS.3s a.S5
j5 .I,. HARRIs, Isl; s3.2
IL .G r, "A. SULLIyAN, 3@s
81 E M. @. BARTON, IN y
sa# 3 81 5,} COMMITTEES. &
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-26

The Cotton Market.
The following are the Wednesday cot
ton quotations for tho Walhalla market:
Middlmg, u; good middling, It; strict
good middling, 7g.
Tho Seneca market roadS tho snmo.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-26

Two deaths at Yemassee; S. c., from
yellow fever and another violent case on
hand. The Governor has sont a corps
physicians to tho stricken district.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-26
Looking Where One Lights
Caught q Fox.

Caught Fox. ..... ......
Mcssrs. Jesse Lay, Jr., and M. G. Crane
caught large fox last Friday morning
on tho beadwators of Little Rivor. They
ran him forty minutes with eight dogs.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-26
|. NEWS IN AND ,ARouap wgsrMIasrsR.i
Shnoiing at q Saw tiIlt4. The Local and
N Personal News. Isl i5 8 5% 5gy

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sa%b,th onuino ~ t%o ;I,mns. NV" nf d. ias'
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Moore oot IN q difs}cnI,y nt paunn,n om"o nn,s,
mill s,s m;ies from WaSt,,;Istor I.% I"st
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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-26
n SYMPHONY
IN COLORS.

The magnificent display of Calicocs,
Ginghams, Pcrcalos, Satteons and Out
ings nave on my shelves must DO seon
to bo appreciated. Mary of the former
have been taken for wool goods, and one
limo resembles silk so closely that lady
shopper was deceived at distance of
five feet I sell tho standard brands at
five conts.
would call special attention to my
line of Jeans, Cassimeres, Virginia Kor-
soys, Linsoys, Eidordown, Daisy Cloth,
Red, White and Blue Flanncls, Blankets,
Sheetings, Shirtings, Long Cloths, Cam
brics, &c. Yours for cloth,
v. [. NORMAN
This wol | belongs
to tho energetic.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-26
j. 3. HARRIS,
r. "A. SULLIVAN,
NJ. @. BARTON, = b IL
u Committed.

The small and interesting town Of
Pickens is to have q large cotton mill,
as already mentioned in these columns.
A commission for a $500, 900 mill has
been secured and 500, 600 has been sub
scribed. Work ON a 10000 spindle mill
Ia to commence about January lat. %t5s
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-26

The prize fight between Joffreys and
sharkey Is to take place on Friday, No
vember 3. it.@t.'a' Ea
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-10-26

Last weeb Philadelphia doctor, who
is 1913 years old, married a woman of 40.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-08-26

The funeral Of Mr. A. b. Carr sr. was
very largely attended yesterday alter
noon at S O'Clock and the business
holses were closed In respect to his
memory The service was conducted
by Rev. ]. T.. McClurken Of Hearne,
Rev. K. d Wilson Of this city, and
Rev. Geo. l.. Cloihier Of wAxahAchie.
Judge Board and Commissioners Ar.
Hngton aud Deems went out 20 the
Bundiek bridge on the Nayasoia river
yesterday, accompanied by Commits
sioner Edge, and met with two Of the
Madison county commissioners. While
no definite conclusion was reached ar
the meeting plans are on foot for the
replacing this important bridge and il
is thought they will be carried ont.
A ten foot extension lie being made to
the rear end Of the two story brick
building occupied by james & McDou-
NetA w hN7 AAA's
G. W. Harris Of Houston, who has
been visiting his daughter, Mrs Q. Ker.
ncle, went 10 Kos-e yesterday.
Mrs. n L. Fountain returned from
Keachie, La. yesterday. accompanied by
Miss Edna Allison Of Natchitoches, La.
Il. Il. Royal Of College Station, can
save you money on fruit and ornament
trees Read his al in this paper. dt
FOR sALE--My residence. Apply
10 G. A. Adams or Sanders < Johnson.
23S.
All kinds Of fine millinery very cheap
at Mrs. G. NJ. Proctors. 1881
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-08-26

Interest at Cornell at present
centers in the completion Of the
new dormitory designed for the
occupancy Of the eats that are TO
be used in DR.. Wilder's classes in
physiology. II is situated in the
basement Of the right wing of Me.
Graw hall, and is a great improve.
mcnt over the former cat house.
II Is well lighted and has all the
modern Improvements for keeping
the eats clean and contented.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-08-26
LOCAL NEWS.

wv. Dyer visited Calvert yesterday.
Mrs. j. b. Reed returned from Waco
yesterday.
Lang the machinist, at Cars Hard
wafe store. DEF.
Two Houses ior Rent-Apply to Mrs
J.. Il Roberts. li2u
Judge J.. W Doremus went 10 Hemp
stead yesterday.
Henry Hurten and Gus steyener we're
In town yesterday.
FOR sALE-My saddle pony. Apply
TO Jno. B lines. 2il
II. l.. Wilson and son we're here from
Tabor yesterday.
Mrs. A. $. Blumenthal returned 70
NAyasota yesterday.
Capt. Gordon Boone vas here from
Nayasota yesterday.
Miss Euna Gustayus returned from
Oakw0ods yesterday,
-. II. knowles is able TO DE ont again
after lengthy illness
Mrs Minnie na,ii ui ifayi0r, is VISIT
Ing Mrs. John b. Mike.
Walter VI. Lang, general machinist
Cars Hardware store. Phone a. dt
J. r. Eden Of Tabor, gave The EagI,
pleasant call while town yesterday
The new law restoring the iurisiic
ton Of city courts becomes effective 20
day
Cotton seed hulls for SO 80 per ton al
the Oil Mill send money with orders
dg36.
J. II. Phillips Of Wickson, was 4
pleasant caller a, The Eagle office yes
terday.
L. Is, Reed, manager Of the West
brook plantation, was in the city yes
tefday.
d. Mike, Jr.. has plenty Of fine alialf
and Forney hay, and all other kinds o
feed stun cheap for cash. Also bee
hour, every sack guaranteed, fur slO
cash. 80.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-08-26

The Eagle Acknowledges the courtesy
Of the management Of the Texas State
fair, Dallas, Tex, in sending season
complimentary ticket TO the Peoples
grand annual conclave Of 1899" The
fair will open the 2sth Of September
and close the 22d ofOctober. The Tex.
~ State Fair and Dallas exposition bids
fair to give Texas one Of the very best
entertainments in the history Of the
association.
The district conference Of ministers
and teachers OF the German Eyangeli.
cal Luthefn synod Of Missouri, held It's
annual session in Anderson, August
18th to Goth. The conference Was well
attended. About thirty preachers and
ten teachers from different parts Of the
state were present.-Grimes County
Record
"A. Vaughn, Ionuie. Vaughn, o. p.
Mcmillan, VI. Wright, VIM. Taylor and
son, W. NJ. Leonard, John Richie, J. C..
Morris and son, 6. + Wallace, J. II.
Wallace, Hub Brown, $. L. Strickland,
Tom May and others, we're here from
Madison county yesterday.
n. II. Hodge aud wife Of Anderson,
we're here yesterday Mr.. Hodge Is ed.
iior Of the Grimes County Record, and
enthusiastic about the new railroad
soon 20 be- tuiIt between his town and
P.antersyIIIe.
The law topreyent the sale Of tobacco
and cigarettes 10 persons under 10 years
old, goes in effect today. Merchant.
would DO vel 10 take notice.
Chas. Elinburgs restaurant IN the
| Zrunau block is now open day and
night. Regular meals 80 cents. shof,
order lunches at all hour. Sept
| Gland Evans, W. f. Reed, W. J,
I Laula, A. A. Phiier and Walter House
we're here from Boggy, Leon county,
/ yesterday
Judge John NJ. wilkins and VIM
Hackney of Bowling Green, KY, were
I here yesterday looking after real estate
Interest,".
/ The ui mill has started up or the
season under most favorable auspices,
with new machinery and an increased
capacity.
Fresh cold beer aud lunch, Wooten
/ Wells soda water AWAY. on hand at "
+ q. Marek's next door o. SANDER q
Johnson. l,lt
The Eagle b. requested 90 announce
that Rev. b. II. Carroll Of Waco, vii
preach at the Baptist church here sun
day. d3jL
For accident and life insurance ethel
.in lodgesot straight lie companies re-,
joe B. Reed. Also sells aour, rice an,
cotIee. II
Mrs. W. :. Wilson, Henrie and Lucy
Wilson, and Frank GARNER are visiting
relatives at Huntsville.
Mrs. B. h. Drury, who has been visit
ing Mr. aud Mrs. Frank Clarke, return
ell 20 Waco yesterday.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-08-26

Temple. Tex. Aug. % The plague
that has the cotton in its grasp this sum
mer l. something that Is killing the stalks.
Every summer there j. something 10
cut down the yield from the perfection
that the earlier season promises. and
usually the gloomy views Of August
give way 10 bright smiles later on, foi
the plant RECEIVERS. Against dead stalks
however there Is no use arguing. TOT
there can I've no come out In some sec.
tons the dying is on a large scale, per
haps worse than was even known before.
Other sections are not 30 badly affected.
but the dead stalk item is going 20
figure heavily in the receipts