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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-10-10


lished tor several years weekly
paper called the Pendlcton Messen-
ger. There he died at ripe age,
always refusing to divulge the name
of the author of the famous letters,
and here the secret lies buried with
him in this old graveyard.
At the lower side of the grounds
there are two huge pine trees about
seven or eight feet apart, towering
far above the surrounding growth.
They are the sole monuments to
mark the grave of Turner Bynum,
who was killed in a duel in 1888 by
B. II. Perry. Both were brilliant
young layers of Grcenville and edi-
tors of rival papers, Perry being
editor Of the Patriot and Bynum
having charge of the Southern SEN
tinel. Their controversy became so
hot during notification times ,as to
bring on duel, which was fought
with pistols on an island in Tugaloo
river, just below Hatton's Ford.
Perry was only slightly wounded,
while Bynum was shot in the spine
and killed. His body was brought
to Stone church and buried by torch
light on dark and stormy night.
There is a tradition that the poles
upon which the coffin was borne
from the wagon to the grave were
planted at the head and foot of the
grave to mark it, and that they took
root and grew and are now the great
trees that sing their mournful dirges
when the evening zcphyrs blow.
But there are those who deny this
and say the grave was dug between
two small pine trees.
Time won't allow me to tell of the
Whitncrs, the Kilpatricks, the Lew
ises, the Hugers, the McBrydcs, the
Ledbcttcrs, the Simpsons, the Ogiers,
inc oharpes, the BISHOPS, the BogGs,
the Storys, the Livingstons, the
Alexanders, the Chcrrys and null
titude Of others who lie mouldcrinp
here, names illustrious both in church
and State and many of them woven
into song or story. If all that is in
tercsting in connection with these
dead of many decades was written it
would make a mighty volume.
Gen. Anderson, another hero of
the Revolution, worshippcd here, he
and Gen. Pickcns both being elders
in this church. lie was buried by
the side Of his first wife across the
river, some three miles away, on the
place now owned by Mrs. Lowery.
.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-10-10
A Merchant Murdered.

A dispatch from Jackson, Miss,
says that the details Of the murder
Of Frank Almonds, a merchant Of
Braxton, station ON the Gulf and
Ship Island railroad, have reached
there. Almonds was assaulted
while on his way home from his
store and left for dead. He rallied
sufficiently to accuse two railroad
laborcrs, Beavers and IIabcrson, Of
the crime, which he said was for rob
berry. Beavers was arrested later
aud is said to have made full con
icssion. Word has also been re-
ceivcd that IIabcrson was arrested
near Brookhaven and was being
taken through the country to West
vile. Feeling is at high tension in
Simpson. Almonds died from the
effects of his wounds.
Feelings Of safety pcrvadc the house
''oit 'iI"h ho'H WV m'hu'c SohSh 'uIt,
the only hG,nioss remedy that produces
immediate results. 1t is infalliblc for
coughs, colds, Group ana nj throat anG
lung troubles. 1t will prevent consump-
ton. j. w. Bell.
The State crop bulctin says that
the cotton crop has been about all
picked out.
1t is said that the negro women
in Georgetown were responsible for
the recent trouble there, as they
usually arc in all such cases.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-10-10
showlngs Of the Census.

OF the 52,s77 enumeration dis
tricts in the United States $3.50
have been counted. The total num-
Der of cards punched is now 50,255,-
1876, or about 1,431 to an enumera-
tion district. If this ratio holds out
the total population will be 1861
900, but the chances are that it will
shrink little.
Announcement of population will
soon be made by States in alphabet
cal order and at the same time it is
expected that the minor civil divis-
ions within the States will be made
public. 1t is the population by States
in which political interest chiefly
centcrs, because upon that the ap-
portionment depends. Ten years ago
Vermont was the troublesome State
how to select ratio which would
leave her number Of Representatives
undisturbcd, and at the same time
not too greatly increase the size of
the House of Representatives, was
the mathematical problem. This
time there is an expectation that Ne
braska may be the State needing
such sympathy; at least half dozen
OF her leading towns are showing the
effects of gross padding ten years
ago, and it is known that the popu-
lation Of the State fell off rapidly in
the early years of this dccrcase-in
fact, it had begun to fall off Just
before 1890. On the other hand,
Nebraska has been filling up rapidly
in the last few years, and just what
the net result of these changes will
be cannot be forctold. Vermont, it
is believed, will again show an ex-
ceedingly slow growth. The State
has no large cities, and is not greatly
interested in manufacturing, and
these seem to be the two elements
which make for growth in the East.
The manufacturing States, in a
diagram of growth by decades since
1900, in the Statistical Atlas, show a
curve of population. In every such
State there is period of slow
growth. almost stagnation; between
the waning of agriculture as a chief
interest and the incoming of manu-
features. Massachusetts went through
this transition in the decades of 1880
and 1910. Her growth was very
slow until manufactures gained a
good foothold, and then it has been
steady until this time, when the
manufacturing cities arc showing a
rate that is almost phenomenal. 1t is
the same with New Jersey, Conncc-
ticut and Southern New Hampshire.
New York and Illinois do not show
the effects Of this transition period,
on account of the large cities of New
York and Chicago respectively;
their growth has made the State
totals press evenly forward. The
gradual extension OF the manufactur-
ing area is one of the developments
OF the successive ccnsuses. It's from
tier is steadily moving southwark
and westward, with islands, so to
speak, like Birmingham, Ala, still
further in advance.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-10-10

WETUMrKA, Ala, October p
Winfield Townsend, alins Foycd,
negro, was burned at the stake in
the little town OF Eclectic, IS miles
from this place, half hour after
midnight this morning. The ncgro's
crime was an attempted assault on
Mrs. l.onnic Harrington, whose hus-
band set fire to the brands which
reduced Townscnds body to ashes.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-10-10
New National Hymn.

Ny country, It's of thee,
Sweet land of pensions fee
OF thee sing!
Land where war told the talc
Land where the beef was stale;
Land where the war-gcncrals rail
Like anything!
oh, hear me rise and shout;
"rhank heaven, Pm mustered outw
CHATS what | singh
Fighting on sea and shore
Ever for me is DER;
Bullets and beef no morc!-
(Thats what singD
f. l.. S. in Go institution
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-10-10

Tho Old Stone Church.
["Warnock," in Anderson Intelligencer.

["Warnock," in Anderson Intelligencor. !
In the southeast corner of Oconee
county and mile and a half from
Clemson College, there stands the
Old Stone Church, building unique
in it's structure and around which
are entwined the memories Of more
than century. It was originally
called 1Iopewell, but latterly that
name is forgotten and "Stone
Church" is the only name it is now
known by. The building is of rough
stone collected nearby, built up
square, the roof and gables being OF
wood. 1t is about fifty feet long by
thirty wide, and the walls some
eighteen feet high. In the north
west corner, and about two and a
half feet from the ground, there is
one stone q little smoother and
larger than its fellows, wherein is
carved in quaint old figures, now
dim with age, 1894. Could these
stones speak they would tell us that
they were laid in place and cemented
there by John Rusk, a sturdy stall
wart lrishman, whose son afterwards
represented the great State of Texas
in the United States Senate. They
would tell us also of the Andersons,
the Pickcns, the Calhouns, the
Rccscs, the Cherrys and many other
illustrlous names who had worshippcd
within those sacred walls in the DAYS
OF long ago. They would tell us,
moreover, of the grand preachers
who had, at different times for a
hundred years, proclaimed The "glad
tidings of great JOY" from its lofty
pulpit.
This ancient cdificc, while origi-
nally a Presbyterian church, is no
longer used by that denomination
exclusively, the organization which
formerly existed here having been
transferred to Pendleton. Preach
ing services are had here OCCASION
ally by different denominations.
Sometimes Union Sabbath school
is kept up. Notwithstanding the
interest which this old church
awakens, probably there is even
more attractions in the city of the
dead hardly. Here lie the dead of
century, many of them famous in
the history of this State and coun-
try. The Rev. Thomas Reese, ID.
d., is belived to be the first person
buried here. He was the pastor Of
the church and died in 1886 at the
age of fifty four. The well mcrited
degree Of ID. ID. was conferred on
him by Princeton College in rccog-
milton OF eminent ability and schol-
arly attainments. In those days
such degree was high distinction.
There is q cluster Of graves, en-
closed by brick wall three and a
half feet high, among which IT, ere is
one worthy of more than q passing
notice. 1t is marked by plain
white marble hcadstonc, less than
three feet high, upon which is the
following inscription:
"Gcn. Andrew Pickcns
was born
18th September, 1880,
and died
llth August, 1917.
He was a Christian,
a Patriot IL Soldier.
Ills character and actions are
incorporated with the
history of his country.
Filial affection and respect
raise this Stone to
his memory"
And this all there is to tell to gen
eratlons to come that This is the last
resting place of the hero of many a
hard fought battle of the war Of in.
dependence, not to speak of his
eminent services in subduing the
Indians Of the regions round about
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-10-10
500 REWARD 500.

The readers of this papc: will bc
pleased to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able to cure in all its stages, and that is
catarrh. lIalPs Catarrh Cure is the only
positive cure known to the medical fra
tcrnity. Catarrh being n constitutional
disease, requires a constitutional treat
mcnt. Halls Catarrh is Cure taken inter.
nally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucuous surfaces of the system, thereby
destroying the foundation of the disease,
and giving the patient strength by build
up the constitution and assisting nature
in doing its work. The proprietors have
have so much faith in its curative pow
ers, that they offer one hundred dollars
for any case it fails to cure. Send for
list of eStimonials.
Address, i. j. CHENEY ~ Co., Toledo, 0.
Sold by Druggist 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-10-10
Es Fss lE:Yeag:5 SsS IN 3eYSy 8, q
fS CURES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS. kJl
EEq Heat Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use Es.J
EQ IN tlmo Sold by druggists. IN
~ Se3SSISE:3ggl ES5nK ON lS< :

Tho South Carolina College has 100
students enrolled, the largest number
present at the opening for years 1t is
confidently believed that there will be
over 200 students in tho course of day
or two,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-10-10
BY JAYNEs, sHELoIs, SMITH u srECK.
BETTER PREPARED THAN EVER
To SERVE Our PATRONS AND FRIENDS!


selected stock
with possible
of
to
occasion c. w. BAUKNIGHT.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-10-10
An exchange dishes on, the follow

An exchange dishes out the follow
ing advice to young men: "My son,
follow not in the foot steps Of loafer
and make no example of him who is
born tired, for verify say unto you
their business is ovcr-stockcd, the
seats on the corner arc all taken, and
the whiting places are all occupied.
1T is better to saw wood at two bits
a cord than to whittlc in loafng
match and cuss the government My
son, away with The cigarette habit !;
for 10! thv breath stinkcth like a
glue factory, and thy appearance is
less intelligent than stone dummy.
Yes, thon art a cyphcr with the rim
knocked Off"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-10-10

Torturing skin eruptions, burns and
sores are soothcd at once and promptly
healed by applying DcWitt's Witch Hazel
Salyc, the best known cure for piles. BE
ware Of worthless limitations. J.W. Bell.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-10-10

I'm Orangcburg county last Tues
day negro attempted to assault a
young lady Of prominent family.
She screamed and the negro was
pursued and caught. His captors
grimly used a knife instead of rope
and the negro was turned loose a
living and terrible warning.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-10-10

The Granitcvillc News is author
ity Tor the statement that among
the persons arrested in gambling
den in Augusta last week was "our
lately nominated for Licutcnat Gov
crnor Of this State"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-10-10


dependence, not to speak of his
eminent services in subduing the
Indians of the regions round about.
While towering monuments of bronze
or stone have been erected by the
government to the memory of many
who did far less for their country
than did Gen. Pickens, it has failed
to do its duty to this illustrious
chicftain. Within two miles of
whore he sleeps he consummatcd a
treaty Of peace in 1777 with four
powerful tribes of Indians-thc
Chcrokccs, Greeks, Chckasaws and
Notwithstanding all four tribes en-
campcd at one time about his home
on the banks of the beautiful Seneca
river. This desirable end was not
attained, however, ill he had sey ercly
punished them in several battles
On The heights overlooking the river
ne had his residence for many years
after the war. The old oaks ard
other marks are there yet to show
tie place whore his house stood.
We are told that in this same
graveyard there lies buried the secret
OF the real authorship Of the cclc-
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-10-10
NV I(noC k -0ut Prices

FOR TIE NEXT THREE WEEKS ARE
1000 yards Extra Wide, Good Quality Cotton F
1900 yards Good Grade Checks only
1900 yards Of 7-ccnt Bed Tick to close out at
1000 yards Of Better Grade from to
$500 yards Of Good Quality 3-l Shcctng only
5000 yards of Good Quality Outing at $ and
Big lot or Wool FLANNEL from Is to
so Pieces of Jeans from 10 to
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-10-10

When you need Suit, from thr,
i've me call. You will find Just what
Mems Extra Pants from 4S cents to
Good Jeans Pants only rs cents.
Sl.25 Pants at S5 cents.
$1.35 and 81 80 Pants at 9S cents.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-07-07
Two Nominees.

The nominees on the Republican
ticket from North Kootenai are the
strongest men that could be select
ed from this locality, Mr.. Geo.
H. Ross, for county commits sioner,
is a good reliable citizen and has
the confidence of the people. He
ran far ahead of his ticket two years
ago, and seems to be even stronger
now than then.
Mr.. Edwin Doust we have known
for 10 years. He is a man no more
afraid of WORK than he is of evil
doors, and by his industry he has
improved one of the best ranches in
Kootenai county. For tour years
he was deputy sheriff, and his
superior officers speak in highest
praise of him. He would step into
his Office perfectly familiar with its
duties.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-07-07
White Man Turned Yellow.

Great CONSERVATION was felt by
the friends of M A. Hogarty of
Lexington, KY, when they saw he
was turning yellow. His skin
slowly changed color, also his eyes,
and he suffered terribly. His
malady was Yellow Jaundice. He
was t ted by the best doctors,
but W TOUT benefit. Then he was
advis i to try Electric Bitters, the
wonderful Stomach and Liver
remedy, and he writes: "After
taking two bottles | was wholly
cured" A trial proves its match
less merit for all Stomach, Liver
and Kidney troubles. Only SOC
Sold by J. F. Cook, druggist.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-07-07
VOLUME x.

The HERALD begins its 10th year
with this issue. Our principal OBJ
ect in calling attention to the fact
Is to once again thank our friends
for their generous patronage
through another year. No paper
IN Kootenai county, and we doubt
if any in the state, is better patron
ize, according to the size of the
town, than the KooTENAI HERALD.
1t has many faults of omission,
as we'll as of commission no
doubt, but it has at ali times been
fair and straightforward in its
dealings and policies, and its faults
have to some extent been overlook
ed 1t has fawned after no man
for his patronage, neither has it
attempted to bulldoze, nor would it
he bulldozed, and above all it has
not attempted to impose the private
likes and dislikes of its editor into
the public columns of the paper.
This course seems to be satisfactory
to the public. 1t seems to us right,
and it will be our policy in the
future. We promise our readers
several improvements during the
year.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-07-07
What is Shiloh?

A grand old remedy for Cough
Colds and Consumption; used
through the world for half CEN
fury, has cured innumerable cases
of incipient consumption and re-
lieved many in advanced stages. If
you are not satisfied with the results
we will refund you money. Price
25 cts so cts, and $1.O0. For sale
by J. F. Cook, Druggist.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-07-07
Dissolution of Partnership.

Notice is given that the partner
ship of w. +. X. Brewster andE. +.
ellison, doing ageneral merchandise
business at Leonis, Idaho,un firm
name of Brewster & ellison, is this
day dissolved by mutual consent,
and that w. E. r. Brewster will
settle all accounts and continue
the business.
Dated at Leonia, Idaho, July 3,
1900. w. e. h, BREWSTER.
! +. E. gibson.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-07-07
It Saved His Leg.
manner.

P. A. Danforth Of LaGrange, Ga,
suffered for six months with a
frightful running sore on his leg;
but writes that Bucklln's Arnica
salve wholly cured it in five days.
For Ulcers, Wounds. Piles, its the
best salve in the world. Cure
guaranteed Only 25cts. sold by
J. F. Cook, druggist
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-07-07
Working Night and Day.

The busiest and mightiest little
thing that ever was made is Dr..
Kings New Life Pills. These pills
change weakness into strength,
listlssspess into energy, brain-fag
into mental power They're won
derful in building up the health
Only 25c per box. Sold at Cook
drugstore.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-07-07

A careful poll Of the voters in
the five northern precincts of Koo-
tenai county made by three of the
best posted Republicans in the
Valley shows that the Republicans
are in the lead in this locality. The
fusion forces carried these precincts
by $50 majority two years ago.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-07-07
The Appetite of a Goat.

Is envied by all whose stomach
and Liver are out of order. But
such should know that DR.. Kings
New Life Pills, gave a splendid APP
petite, sound digestion and a regu-
lar bodily habit that insures perfect
health and great energy. Only 25c
at Cooks Drug Store.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-07-07

Hon. FRANK RAMSEY is fnnoun-
ced by his friends as candidate for
the Republican nomination for
Governor The HERALD believes
that the Republicans could not do
better, and it predicts Mr.. Ramsey's
nomination.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-07-07

New arrivals at Hollinger's
Dept Store. The latest in Ladies
side and Back Combs, New Pulley
Belts and Buckles, Black and Cream
Color Silk Mitts, Summer Vests
and Hosiery, Ties, Laces, etc.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-07-07
Republican Platform,

tons:
The republicans of Kootenai
county, in convention assembled,
viewing with satisfaction and pride
the admirable manner in which the
republican administration has con
Quoted the affairs of the nation
during the past three years, and
looking forward confidently to sue
cess in the approaching election,
make these declarations:
MCKINLEY AND ROOSEVELT
We affirm the principles
enunciated in the national repub-
lican platform adopted at Phila-
delphia on June 20, 1900, and
firmly pledge our support to the
same. We unqualifedly endorse
the administration of President
William Mckinley and commend
the wise and patriotic manner in
which he has discharge evry duty
and preserved the principles dear 20
American people. We especially
endorse the prompt and patriotic
manner in which President Nc
Kinley has ordered the navy and
army Of the nation to proceed to
Chinese waters and to land the
marines and army on Chinese soil,
and directed the army to proceed
to Peking to relieve or beleagured
representatives and American
citizens within the walls of that
city,
We enthusiastically endorse the
denomination of President William
Mckinley and the nomination for
vice president of Governor Theodore
Roosevelt, and firmly pledge our
earnest support to these standard
bearers.
SENATOR sHoUP EMBOSSED.
We are justly proud of oar
worthy senator, Geo. l.. Shoup,
and feel that he deserves the CRATE
full esteem of the people of Idaho
for the able manner in which he
has guarded and advanced their
Interests and promoted their well
fare. By his successful efforts in
the passage of the free home bill he
has saved to settlers of Kuotena
/ county over three-quarters of &
million dollars. In all matter.
pertaining to national Legislation /
he has proven himself to be wise
able and efficient senator and biz
public acts merit our highest com
mendation and approval. We fee
that the state of Idaho can not
afford to dispense with his inAuenc,
and experience in the nations
e senate.
COUNTY EXTRAVAGANZA.
With regrets and commiseratior
for the unfortunate taxpayer w
: condemn the incompetent and ex
r travagant methods to which the so
+ called reform and fusion admins
s tration has treated the people O
o Kootenai county during the pas
S enc and one-half years. We con
slider that the amounts of salarie
= paid to most of the county officer
are too high ana should be reduced
r and that, as the current debt of tn
:. county has been considerably in
;e creased, the candidates on the re
n publican ticket pledge themselve
is to decrease that debt and to admin
t, lister the affairs Of the county in a
II economical and business lik
lie manner.