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The Grit-advocate., 1900-04-27
Well, Not Exactly.

Brown-"I hear you married a very
charming young widow since l last
saw you. Green-That's what thought
the day we were married. Brown
Well, didn't you? Green-No; she
married me.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-04-27
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The Affairs
of Europe

are faithfully portrayed in the original and
exclusive cable dispatches which THE CHI
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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-05-31
Commencement at Furman University.

Commencement time is now on again
and the young men and ladies in the col
lcges will soon have tho pleasure Of en-
jOying an apprcciativc rest with the dear
old folks at home. With the students
the rest times arc always looked forward
to with fond anticipations and with those
who have devoted the time to honest
study Juno always brings much
The commencement of Furman Uni
vcrsty at Grecnvillc, S. G., will begin on
Sunday, the 10th Of June, and continue
until Wednesday, tho 18th. An arc in
vitcd to attend these exercises, especially
tho Baptist1 in tho State. This college
this year has had lSl students, of whom
n are in the senior or graduating class.
At this commencement the trustees
will be called upon to elect Il President
Of the Grccnvillc Female College, and
matters which are of Importance to Fur
man University viii be considered by
the trustees.
This has been the most prosperous
year for Furman University since 1860,
and next year promises even greater
things than this.
This College and Wotford at Spartan
burg have furnished the State some of her
ablcst officers in the last few years, Of
which SIC are justly proud.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-05-31
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

Having the encouragement and solici-
tation of friends, l hereby announce my
self candidate for tho Office of County
Commissioner, subject to the action of
tho voters in tho Democratic primary
and | will chccrfully support all of tho
nominees. S. H. SNEAD.
respectfully announce myself II can
didate for County Commissioner, sub
jcct to tho voice of the people in the
ensuing primary election.
}. Ii. CANTRELI..
The friends of JOHN II. DYAR respect
fully announce him candidate for
County Commissioner, subject to the
action Of tho Democratic party in the
Primary election.
The friends Of w. n. Cox respectfully
announce him a candidate for County
Commissioner, subject to the action of
the Democratic party ia tho primary
election.
The many friends of w. S. PHICnAKD
hereby announce him candidate for
County Commissioner, subject to the
action Of tho Democratic party in the
primary election.
The many friends Of DANIEL J. Nor
GAN hereby announce him II candidate
for County Commissioner, subject to the
action Of the Dem cratic party in the
primary election.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-05-31
Price.McCormick, Cotton Brokers, Fail.

The failure Of Price, Mccormick &
Co., one of the largest commission houses
in the world, was announced on the cot
ton and stock exchange in New York last
Thursday The firm consists Of Thco-
dorc II. Price, w. G. Mccormick, Il. NJ.
Stcart, - Wortlcy, Walter w. Price
and George Croker, the latter a special
partner. Tho firm headquarters were in
New York, and the corporation was one
Of the most active in that city, and bad
large out t-of-town connections. The spc-
cial partner, MIR. Crokcr, is of q wealthy
California family of that name. The an
nounccmcnt Of suspension created great
excitement on tho cotton exchange, and
led to general selling, under which Au-
gust dropped from S.73 to $40. New
Orleans and Europe were conspicuous
sellers on the break. Price, Mccormick
IL Co.'S failure is a bad one. The liza
biliticS are estimated at $l3 100000. The
firm lost $1,000, 600 on cotton. This fail
urc caused n suspension Of Talbot Il Pal
mcr, cotton brokers, of Macon, Ga, who
failed for about $4,000.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-05-31
News in and Around Return.

RETURN, May 20.-Mr. James Stod
dard's dwelling was burned one evening
last week. 1t was known as tho Shields
Martin dwelling About half the con.
tents were saved. The fire was proba.
bly, accidental. The women folks were
in the house when they discovered tho
back end on fire inside. 1t is supposed
rat must have had a match stored away
and ignitcd it.
Mr. John +. Morton has moved his
saw mill on the Sitton land, near Snow
creek. He is cutting lumber for tho
Seneca Cotton Mill.
We are very sorry to learn of the scri-
GUS illness of Mr.. Galway Stone, near
Seneca. lie has been confined to his
room for several weeks. He is about Il
years old, and is suffering from dropsy
Wheat harvest time will soon be here
The thrcshing men arc beginning to get
in shape.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-05-31
The South Carolina CoIleue.

We beg to call attention to the adver-
tiscmcnt of the South Carolina College,
published in this issue of THE COURIER
This college is one of, if not the oldest,
institutions of learning in the State. 1t
is manned by AN able corps OF teachers,
among whom is ono of Oconeo's sons, of
whom the county is justly proud, to wit:
Maj. Ben jamin Sloan. This institution
was established in 1901, and has been
continuously open to the young of the
State, except during the years Of the war
and for few years of Radical rule
The session now about to close has
been one of the most prosperous
since the war. During the year 2ll
students have matriculatcd. a large
number of young men and one young
lady will graduate in June two of whom
are Oconce's sons, to wit: w. II. Werner
and John b. $. Dcndy. We long to see
this old college made a university proper,
where the young may go to prosecute
their studies further after having com.
plcted courses in the other colleges Of
the State.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-05-31
The Summer School.

TFNIIE Summer School for white teach
Il crS of Oc0Dcc county, will open at
Walhalla On June 18th, and continc for
ono month. full attendance of tho
teachers Of the county is desired, not
only for a week, but for tho whole time.
Teachers will remember that they can
not get n renewal of their certificates OK
ccpt by attending this school. | hope
none will stay away, even if their ccrtif-
Gates arc yet valid, as You will receive
instructions that will bc of great value
to You in your work. The County Board
will not allow any public school opened
until after the close Of this school for
teachers
We expect to have meeting Of tho
Trustees Of the county some time during
the month, and teachers who are attend
ing the school will then have an 0ppor-
tunity of seeing the Trustees and ar
ranging for their summer school work.
All arc requested to bring their text
books with them, and he hore on tho
| 18th. w. II. BARRON,
Supt. Ed. Oc0noe county.
May %, 1000. 2l-@
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-05-31
Scarcity Of Beef.

CHATrANooGA, TENN, May 25.-Thc
greatest scarcity Of beef cattle ever
vicinity. Local dealers find it next to
impossible to buy cattle in the sections
usually well stocked and the country
towns are unable to supply their people
with home beef, being compelled to buy
Western meat in the nearest market.
Strangely enough the price has not adj
vanccd. Butchers say there has never
been such condition in this section
since tho war and they arc unable to cx-
plain it.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-05-31
FOR SHERIFF,

The friends of j. EDWIN KELLEY
hereby announce him candidate TO,
Sheriff, subject to the action of the
Democratic party in tho primary election
The friends of II. Il. ScURRY announce
him a candidate for Sheriff of Oconee
county, subject to tho action of the
Democratic primary election.
The many friends of w. M. KAY
hereby announce him candidate fol
Sheriff of Oconee county, subject to the
action of tho Democratic party in the
primary election.
The friends of w. d. STRIBLING re.
spcctfully announce him q candidate for
Sheriff Of Oconee county, subject to the
action of tho Democratic party in the
primary election.
respectfully announce myself candi.
date for Sheriff of Oconee county, sub.
ject to the action of the Democratic
party in the primary election.
B. Il. Moss.
The many friends of b. +. DoUTHIT an.
nounco him az candidate for Sheriff.
subject to tho action of tho Democratic
party in tho primary election.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-05-31
FOR CLERK OF COURT

The friends of Hon. g. II. ID. RURNs
respectfully announce him n candidate
for the Office Of Clork Of Court of Oco-
nee county, subject to the action of the
Democratic party in the primary election.
Being solicited by friends. l hereby
announce myself candidate for Clerk
of Court for OcOnce county, subject to
the rules governing the Democratic pri.
mary election. w. II. GRUBBs.
The friends of Col. r. f.. MASON re.
Spcctfully announce him as II candidate
for Clerk Of Court for Oconco county
subject to the Democratic primary.
The many friends of S. p. SrRIBLING
announce him as a candidate for Clerk
of Court, subject to tho voice of the pco
pic in the approaching primary election
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-05-31
FOR CORONER.

We are authorized to announce Ed
WARD CALLAs q candidate for Coroner
of Oconoo County, subject to tho action
of the Democratic party in the primary
election.
Tho many friends of GEO. l.. WILSON
respectfully announce him candidate
for Coroner of Oconeo County, subject
to the action OF tho Democratic party in
tho primary election.
The many friends of j. w. HANsERD
respectfully announce him candidate
for Coroner, subject to the action of tho
Democratic party in tho primary election.
Tho many friends of FRANKLIN TAY-
LoR announce him as candidate for
Coroner, subject to tho action of the
Democratic voters in the primary cleo
ton.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-05-31
" Little Ones Like Me-"

Dear Courier: Please allow me space
in your columns to thank you for re-
minding us of the eclipse Of tho sun on
Monday, 2Sth instant. 1t was bcauti-
ful sight. Papa prepared glass as you
directed and carried it to the field.
Mamma had one at the house. Little
sister Willie, three years old, looked
through the glass and said it looked like
Il horseshoe. am six years old. Hope
you will excuse this scribbling.
Best wishes to THE COURIER.
BERTHA MORGAN.
Return, May %
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-05-31
FOR TIE LEGISLATURES.

At the solicitation Of many friends, ]
hereby announce myself as a candidate
for tho House of Representatives, subject
to the Democratic primary.
j. w. TODD.
e. G. DOYLE is hereby announced as
a candidate for tho House of Representa-
tivcs, subject to tho action of the Demo,
cratic primary.
The friends of w. NJ. Brown hereby
announce him candidate for the Lcgis-
lature from Oconce county, subject to
tho action of the Democratic party in
the primary election.
Being solicited by friends J. hereby
announce myself candidate for the
Legislature, subject to the action of the
Democratic party in the primary election.
j. NJ UUNNIttITr
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-05-31
FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT
OF EDUCATION.

The many friends of w. II. BARRON
respectfully announce him as a candidate
for reelection to the Office of County
superintendent of Education, subject to
the action of the Democratic party iii The
primary election.
Being solicited by my friends, l
hereby announce myself a candidate for
Superintendent Of Education for Oconee
county, subject to the action of the
Democratic party in the primary cleo
tion. g. l.. CRAIG.
The friends Of w. NJ. FENNELI hereby
announce him candidate for Superin-
tcndcnt of Education for OcOncc county,
subject to the action of the Democratic
party in the primary election.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-05-31
Death OF Mrs. J. }. Keith.

Mrs. Eugcnia +. Keith, the beloved
wife Of Mr. John }. Keith, died at their
home, near Walhalla, on Thursday, 9th
instant, at u. Nj after Il lingering ill
ness. She was Il daughter of the late
David and Caroline Boozcr, Of Ncwbcrrv,
5. c., where she was born in 1916. On
December 18th, 1870, sho was happily
married to Mr.. John J. Keith. All of
her married life was spent in Oconce.
She leaves surviving her husband one
daughter and three brothers. In early
life she united with the Presbyterian
church, and of recent years held her
membership at Richland. On last Friday
morning at II o'clock her body was
buried in the cemetery Of the Richland
| Presbyterian church, after funeral ser
vices conducted by Rev X. l.. Rogers.
a devoted wife, ailcctionato mother,
kind friend and truc noble woman has
fallen asleep. Her long and painful i'll
| ness was borne with Christian fOrttudc
and resignation. Her gentle influence
was ever potent for good in the home
circle, in the community, in the church
and society "Shc being dead yet speak
! eth" and the cnnohling influence Of her
| life will long abide. We join with q
| large circle Of friends here and elsewhere
in sympathy for those who are sorcly be.
rcavcd by her demise
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-05-31
FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR.

The many friends of NATHANIEL. Pull
LIPS respectfully announce him candi-
date for County Supervisor of Oconcc,
subject to the action of the Democratic
party in the primary election.
Being solicited by friends | hereby
announce myself Il candidate for County
Supervisor, subject to the action of tho
tion. FRED. w. PIEpER,
The many friends of S. M. Pool hereby
announce him IL candidate for County
Supervisor of Oconcc county, subject to
the rules governing tho Democratic pri-
mary election.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-05-31
FOR THE SENATE.

Il. l.. HERNDoN is hereby announced
as candidate for State Senator from
Oconee county, subject to tho action of
the Democratic voters in tho primary
elections.
The friends of l.. p. EARLE horeby
announce him candidate for tho Son
ate, subject to the action of tho Demo
cratic party in the primary election.
We are authorized to announce MAJOR
S. +. DENDY as a candidate to represent
Oconoe county in the State Senate, sub
joct to ratification by tho voters in tho
next Democratic primary election for
said county.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-05-31
T0kccna Dots.

ToKnENA, May 2S. Wen, after such n
nice rain from tho East, we arc having
some fine summer days.
Mr.. j. +. Mckern says he can boast
over nice mess Of garden beans for
Sundays dinner.
Mrs. William Whitfield is very low at
this writing.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-05-31
Dry Goods.

TO arrive in few days:
A beautiful line of Pcrcalo and White
and ColOred Lawn Shirt Waists, Black
Brlliantinc Skirts, Sattecn and Seer
sucker Underskirts, &c.
In the house:
A complete line of Colored and Sheer
White Lawns, Crgandics and Piqucs,
Colorcd and Princess Ducks, English
Covcrts, Nainsoocks, Pcrcalcs and other
scasonablc novelties.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-05-31
No Change in the Attitude.

CmuCAGo, May 2G.--By a vote of $40 to
300 and after a debate which exceeded
in bitterness anything yet heard during
the session, the Methodist General Con
ference practically decided to-day to
make no change in the attitude Of tho
church in regard to card playing, dane.
ing, theatre going and other forms OF
amusement, which, since 1872, have been
under the ban Of tho church.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-05-31
A Powder Mill EXPLOSION

Removes everything in sight; so do
drastic mineral pills, but both are mighty
dangerous. Don't dynamite the delicate
machinery Of your body with calomel,
croton oil or a!ocs pills, when DR.. Kings
New Life Pills, which arc gentle as a
summer breeze, Go the work perfectly
Cures headache, constipation. Only 25c.
at all drug stores in the county.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-05-31
Gen. CrOnie Should Have Il.

LEN"IE, y. g., February Is, 1000
Send one half gross Goose Grease Lini.
mcnt, 25.ccnt size. There is no doubt az
to the curative powers of Goose Grease
l.inimcnt. We have used different lni.
mcntS, but yours cXccls all.
Yours truly, lIENKEL Bros.
These people arc among the largcsl
dealers in mules and horses in the State,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-05-31
Volcanic ErlIptiOnS

Are grand, but skin cruptions rob life
Of JOY. Bucklcns Arnica Salvc cures
them; also old, running and fever sores,
ulcers, boils, fclons. corns, warts, cuts,
bruises, burns, scalds, chappcd hands,
Drives out pains and aches. Cure guar
antecd. Sold by all druggists. Only
% cents box.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-05-31
Quarterly Conference.

The second quarterly conference fol
Tie Seneca and Walhalla Charge will
meet in the Walhalla Mcihnhist church
next Saturday afternoon at half-past
three o'clock
Rev. j. b. Wilson, Presiding Elder
will preach here Sunday at II n. IN. and
$50 p. m.
These services will be the beginning OF
a meeting which will last three or foul
days. The public arc cordially invited.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-05-31
FOR TREASUR

J respectfully announce myself can
didatc for County Treasurer of Oconee
county, and hereby submit myself to the
action of the people in the ensuing pri-
mary of 1900. WM T.. BARTON.
The many friends of }. X. KAY respect
fully announce him as a candidate for
reelection to tho Office Of County Treas
nrer, subject to the action of the Dcmo-
cratic party in the primary election.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-05-31
Iota( ano llcrsonal.
Next Monday is salcsday.
Dutch hcrrinTS at Schumachc,


Town store.
Born. unto Mr.. and Mrs. John Rose,
on May -, 1900, Il son.
Col. Il. l.. Bowen, Of pickcns county,
"a$ !" Waihalla this week on business.
Drop in and pay your town tax be-
fore the books close and save the penalty.
Did You see the eclipse? There will
hr one OF the moon ON the night Of June
18th about 90 O'Clock.
For pure, fresh drugs 90 to DR.. j. w.
Bells. Prescriptions promptly and ac-
curatcly compounded. No SubStitutions.
In the primary election in lS9S for
Governor, G. G.. FcathcrStonc carried
Oconcc county for prohibition by 2l6
majority.
-Ecv. @. J. Copeland, of Anderson,
will preach in the Walhalla Baptist
church next Sunday morning aud even
ing. Public invited.
-Fniton n Ycaglcy, Denton, Texas,
will pay for names and addresses Of the
heirs Of joel =. Wonord, who was in
Texas in early days
A young boy, about twelve years Old
Salem, in this county, died after a lingcr
ing illness on last Saturday morning.
Spring chickens are Il scarce article
in the Wnlhalla market They are not
to be had for love or money. What few
have appeared in town brought fancy
prices.
MIR. VIM. Reese, Of Columbus, Miss,
4, ~,
and left sunday morning for Bnwcrsvillc,
Ga, accompanied by his brother, Mr..
George Reese.
". l.. Norman has Il new advertise
mcnt in this issue. Read it and give
him Il call lie will be pleased to see
you. lie has complete line OF dry
goods, notions, etc.
We are in receipt Of an invation from
Prof. Walter Stewart Peterson to at
tend the commencement exercises
of the Lees Graded School, on Thursday
and Friday evenings, May Hlst, and June
lSt. Lees. ). G.
MIR. John Orr died on the 22d day of
April, 1900, aged - years, and was buried
at Wolf Stake. Rev. j. NJ. Sanders Will
preach his iu"cral at this church on the
second Sunday in June at I o'clock in the
afternoon.
For the first time in the history Of the
national census there will be an cnumcra-
ti"n this year Of animals cml,nycd in
cities and towns. Heretofore the live
stock census has been confined cxClu-
Svcly I" farm animals.
Mr. Trenholm Maxwell, of Char
l"ttc, y. G., arrived ia Wnlhalla last sat
urday evening. He has been Oh the sick
list tor some time, and will -. md Scvc-
raj weeks r"Cupcrating here among his
relatives and friends, who are always
glad to welcome him back to his old
home.
~ las, the diSprmaary profits, placed
to the credit Of the school fund in the
State has been appnrii"mcd among til"
several counties. Dcuu"c county gets
Sl,":i'.2O, which is her quota OF 80, ~ .t.i
on an enrolment $50, which was the
deficiency required to make up the -
per capita in This county.
Beef in the Walhalla market is sell
ing at : To 10 cents per pound. Mr., g.
+. DourlIit. our butcher. iutimairs ,hat
tIio price may 90 lIp 10 III to H. cents per
pound before the summer is over The
Great scorci,y of beef cattle thIolIuhout
the cunntrv is ASSIGNED as tlc chief
c,usc for. ihr l,,rrc in the price of beef
Nj ". Coleman Il co., Seneca, have
Il big advertisement in his issue. Read
;,~,,; AN ,r,,,.. -.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-05-31
We D..Off
Our | ] at
to the
len !!

Are you raising chickens -?
Why not?
We can help you!
We have secured the agency for
NJ. NJ. S. POULTRY FENCING,
and are selling the 4S-inch at 10 cents
per rod N64 feet.)
This is what is claimed for it:
"'rho M. NJ. S. Poultry Fencing is no
only the most economical, but the
strongest; cable solvagc and cable cacl
foot in the height. Easy to erect, does
not sag, bag or narrow, requires no tor
or bottom rail and retains its shape per
fcctly with posts lG to 20 feet apart.
at is fact that a four-foot fence
without rail will turn moro fowls thar
a six foot fence with rail-
Come and See ity
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-05-31
Sure Death for Potato Buus.

we are new sblo 10 give oui readers
a remedy for destroying potato bugs.
Inc formula was given us by our yonora-
bio friond, Mr.. w. NJ. Grahl, who used it
this season for tho first timo. Tho rem
cay Is poisonous, in consequence of
which you do not run any risk of losing
your life like you do when you uso Paris
greon or other poisonous bug deaths.
Evory person knows may apple. Get
this herb and make q strong ooze from
II and sprinkle the potato vines and
your bugs will all DO gone. Tho ooze
also acts as a fertilizer to tho vinos and
thoy will grow luxuriantly.