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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-01
Robbed the Grave.

startling incident, Of which Mi
John Oliver, Of Philadelphia, was tho
subject is narrated by him as follows
81 was in most dreadful condition
My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunkcn
tongue coated, pain continually in back
and sides, no gradually grow,
ing weaker day by day. Three physi
clans had given me up. Fortunately, 4
friend advised trying Electric Bittcrs,
and to my great JOY and surprise, the
first bottle made decided Improvement
continued their use for thrco weeks
and am now a well man. know they
saved my life and robbed the grave OF
another victim. No one should fail tc
try them. Only 80 cents per bottle ri
al drug stores in the county.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-01
EOR TuE SEN AWE

E. l.. IIERNDoN is hereby announced
as q candidate for State Senator from
Oconcc county, subject 60 tho action OF
tho Democratic voters in the primary
elections.
Tho friends Of T.. p. EARLE hereby
announce him q candidate for the SEN
ate, jcct to tho action of the Demo
cratic party in tho primary election.
We arc authorized to announce MAJoI,
S. y. DENDY as a candidate to represent
Oconec county in tho State Senate, sub
jcct to ratification by tho voters in the
next Democratic primary election foi
said county.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-01
FOR TREASTIRER.

hereby announce myself as a candi
date for the Office of County Treasurer
subject to tho action of the Democratic
primary election. j. II. BARNETT.
respectfully announce myself can
didatc for County Treasurer of OconcC
county, and hereby submit myself to tho
action of the people in tho ensuing pri-
mary of 1900. WM. T.. BARTON.
The many friends of }. r. KAY respect
fully announce him as a candidate fol
re- election to tho Office of County Treas
nrcr, subject to the action of the Demo
cratic party in tho primary election.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-01
sRYAN's PARAMOUNT ISSUE.
The Candidate Says He VIII DISCUSS Imperial.
ism In His Notification Speech.

LINCOLN sts4 July 2snMr, h:.iy Bryan said to.
indianapolis he would follow the plan
pursued ut the notification meeting in
1896. "The platform Of that year." he
said, 'declared the money question to
be the paramount issue, and in my noti.
fication speech devoted almost all the
time to a discussion of that question.
This year the platform declares the
question of imperialism to be the para
mount question, and it will be the only
one dealt with at length in the notifioa-
tion speech. The remaining questions
covered by the platform will be taken
up in tho letter Of acceptance and In
subsequent speeches,"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-01
FOR THE LEGISLATURES.

The friends OF Col. ROBT. A. THoMp-
SON hereby announce him as a candidate
for the Legislature from Oconcc county,
subject to the action Of the Democratic
party in tho primary election.
We arc authorized by many friends OF
JAMES w. BEARDEN to announce his
candidacy for tho House of Representa-.
tives, subject to the rules of the Demo.
cratic party in the ensuing primary clcc.
ton.
BY tho solicitation of many friends !
hereby announce myself candidate fol
tho House of Representatives, subject to
the action of the Democratic party in
the primary election.
WM. O. SINGLETON.
At the solicitation of many friends,
hereby announce myself as candidate
for the House OF Representatives, subjcc,
to the Democratic primary.
j. w. ToDD.
Tho friends of w. NJ. Brown hereby
announce him candidate for the Lcgis
lature from Oconee county, subject tc
the action of the Democratic party in
tho primary election.
Being solicited by friends | hereby
announce myself candidate for the
Legislature, subject to the action of the
Democratic party in the primary election
j. NJ. UUNNICUTr.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-01
Killed His Wife.

LAURENs, July 20.-Will Parkor, col
orcd, came in and surrendered to tho
Shoriff last Monday afternoon for having
killed. his wife in self-dofonso noar Har-
ris Springs Monday morning (tho samo
day. i'm tho field. Parker says they got
into dispute about tho work, and his
wife attacked him with q hoo. Ho had
to defend himself, and in tho scramble
he dealt hor blow with his hoo, split
ting hor head omen.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-01
Good K. OF p. Appointments.

The death Of Col. ID. j. Auld of Sum
ter, created n vacancy in the Office OF
Grand Keeper Of Records and Seals OF
the knights of Pythias, which Grand
Chancellor Won kolnitz filed by the ap
pointmcnt of the Rev. D. H. Thornwcll,
OF Fort Mill. The appointment of Rev.
J. II, Thornwell as Grand Keeper of
Records and Seals made a vacancy in the
office OF Grand Prclatc which the Grand
Hon. George S. Mower, of Ncwbcrry.
Both of the gentlemen appointed arc
we'll worthy OF the honor conferred on
them and their appointment will meet
the approval of the Order all over the
State.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-01
A Thousand Tongues

Could not express the rapture of Annie
l.. Springer, of 1926 Howard ST., Phila-
dclphia, Pa, when she found that DR..
Kings New Discovery for consumption
had completely cured her of a hacking
cough that for many years had mado life
Il burden. All other remedies and doc
tors could give her no holp, but sho says
of this Royal Curc--''it soon removed
tho pain in my chest and l Low sleep
soundly, something can scarcely re-
member doing before. feel like sound
ing its praise thorought tho Universe"
SO will ovcry ono who tries Dr. Kings
New Discovery for any trouble of the
throat, chest or lungs. Price 80 cents
and $l.00. Trial bottle free at all drug
stores in tho county. Every bottle guar
antccd.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-01
EOR MAGISTRATE.

The friends of Jesse Lay, Jr., hereby
announce him as a candidate for Magis-
tratc at or near Choohce in Whitewater
Township, Oconee county, subject to the
action of the Democratic party in the
primary election.
Tho friends of II. A. III. GmsoN, ESQ,
respectfully announce him candidate
for the office of Magistrate at Walhala,
subject to tho action of the Democratic
primary election.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-01
The State Fair.

We have Il copy Of the premium list of
The sd Annual State Fair, to DC held
October 29th to November I'd. 1t is OK
pcctcd that this will be tho greatest fair
in the history of the enterprise. The
premiums aggregate $1,000. The grounds
have been enlarged and additional room
provided for stock and poultry A new
and great convenience will be tho dcliv-
cry of exhibits and visitors on the
grounds 10y rail For space and privi-
lcgcS apply to a. w. Love, General Su-
pcrintcndcnt, Chester, S. G. For pre-
MUM list apply to Thos. w. Holloway,
Secretary, Pomaria, S. c., or Wm. G..
Flcnnikcn, Columbia, S. T..
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-01
FOR CONGRESS.

l am candidate for Congress from
the Third District, subject to the pri-
mary election. f.. T.. WERNER.
G. Il. WYCHE is horoby announced as a
candidate for Congress from tho Third
Congressional District, subject to the
result of the Democratic primary cleo
tion.
l hereby announce myself as candidate
for Congress from the Third Congress
sional District in tho coming primary,
and bind myself to abide the result of
the same. a. G.. LATlMER.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-01
List OF Letters.

LISt OF LeterS.
List of letters remaining in tho Wal
halla post Office, July 3l8t, unclaimed
Daniel Ravcnel, n. IL. Morgan, Il. Il.
CASTOR, Joe Cunningham, ID. A. Mulkoy,
j. G. Maullrop, Wiley Sanders, Jacob
Surtn, NJ. II. w. Pralhcslco, Miss Cldis
Austin, Miss Jamie Allen, Miss Kate
Duckctt, Miss Nora Sanders, Miss Malssa
Sears, Mrs. Maggie Gillian, Mrs. Ella
Rodgers, Mrs. f. A. Phinly. Parties
calling for any of tho above will please
say they have been advertised.
j. NJ. MEKRICK, =. NJ.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-01
E(litor,s Awful Plight,

f. nj. Higgins, editor of tho Seneca
Ull.) News, was afflicted for years with
pilos that no doctor or romedy helped
until he tried Bucklen's Arnioa Salvo.
IIe writes two boxes wholly cured him.
It's the surest pile cure on earth and the
best salve in the world. Cure guaran-
teed. Only 25 cents. Sold by all drug
gists in tho county.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-01

The resignation of capt. Ellison a.
Smyth, Of Pczer, from the United States
Industrial Commission will be regretted
by all who arc interested in the develop
mont Of the South, and especially by
those concerned in the manufacturing
interests Of this Piedmont section. Capt
Smyth was the only native born South
crncr on the commission.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-01
Whoop up the 23 "a OF August. Locate
the changes
To the Members OF the Walhalla Circuit.

Dear Brethren : The Presiding Elder,
Brother j Is. Wilson, has sent the Rev.
Charles Mccain from Travellers Rest
Circuit, being within it's bounds, to serve
the work during the month of August,
it being necessary for me to rest awhile
on account of ailliction The appoint
mcnts will all stand rs given out for the
month. Brother Mccain comes well
recommended. Fratcrnally,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-01
Rathbone Under Arrest.

J. T.. Rathbonc, until recently Director
General Of Posts in Cuba, has been ar
rested on four charges. These allcgc
the unlawful drawing Of two orders fol
$500 each, paying his private coachman
and gardener from the postal funds and
drawing per diem allowance when not
entitled to do so. Rathbono was held in
bonds of S25OOO.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-01
GUN CLUB MEETING THIS EVENING.
important Matters to be Considered and Full
Attendance Earnes.!y Desired.

A meeting of Walhalla Gun Club is
hereby called, to be held this evening,
"wednesday, August lst,) at 9 o'clock,
at Pitchford's Hall. Every member
who possibly can should attend, and be
on hand promptly.
G.. X. MAXWELL,
President.
j. A. STECK, Sec c'y-Trens.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-01
Tint ThrObbing Headache

Would quickly leave you, if you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
of sufferers have proved their matchlcss
merit for sick and nervous headaches.
They make pure blood and strong nerves
and build up your health Easy to take.
Try them. Only % cents. Money back
if not cured Sold by all druggists in
the county,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-01
Death OF Henry A. Powell.

Anderson Intclligcnccr, July %: "Mr.
IL; a; Powell died ut his home in Mill
willie last Monday night. He had been
i'll for two or three days, but was not
confined to his bod. lie suddenly grew
worse and in few minutes expired,
heart failure being the cause. Mr..
Powell was 81 years of age, and wor-
thy, upright man. "A wife and seven
children survive him" Mr.. Powell was
citizen Of Oconcc county and his many
friends here will be sorry to hear of his
death. The COURIER deeply Sympa-
thiHcS with the bcreavcd family.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-01
FOR AUDITOR.

Being solicited by my friends hereby
announce myself candidate for County
Auditor, subject to the rules governing
the Democratic primary.
A. p. GRANT
The friends of b. A. DAIy respectfully
announce him a candidate for Auditor
of Oconcc county, subject to the action
of the Democratic primary election.
The many friends Of j. p. KEEsE re-
spcctfully announce him as a candidate
for election to the Office of County
Auditor, subject to the action of tho
u. II. lsBELI hereby announces him.
self a candidate for Auditor of Oconce
county, subject to the action of the
Democratic party in The approaching
primary election.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-01

convincing PROOF mat the kidneys ana olad-
der are out Of order.
What to Do.
There Is comfort In the knowledge so
often expressed, that Or. Kilmer's Swamp
Root the great kidney remedy fulfills every
wish in curing rheumatism, pain In the
back, kidneys liver. bladder and every part
OF the urinary passage. 1t corrects inability
TO hold water and scalding pain in passing
1t. or bad effects following use OF liquor.
wine or beer. and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity Of being compelled to 60 often
during the day, and TO get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect Of Swamp-Root Is soon
realized. II stands the highest for It's won
derful cures Of the most distressing cases.
II you need medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists In SOC. and 81. sizes
You may have sample bottle of this
$:?:;': $:;: sss .s:s sss1 ;$: s;;,;: Is, ;:7 81;
absolutely free by mail, lEn$s4 lsalses$s4fR2o R
address Or. Kilmer g. Homo of swAmpI,oo
Co., Binghamton, N. Y. When writing men,
tton reading this generous offer In this paper.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-01
Attacked by a Crazy Negro.

In Camden last Monday Isaac Nc
Laughlin suddenly went crazy and at
tackled H. |. Dcpass, who he met on
the street. Mr.. Dopass ran into store
aud securing baseball bat hit the
negro several licks on the head. The
negro became so violent that it took
four or five men to carry him OF.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-01

The indications are that the fight for
white supremacy in North Carolina will
be won on August 2, when the proposed
constitutional amendment to restrict
the suffrage will be voted mpon. The
registration of white voters has been
very heavy, which is promising sign.
North Carolina has gone through trying
experiences during the last few years,
with which we in this State can sympa-
tl,izc fully, and now that she is about to
throw of tho burden wc will encourage
her i'm tho effort and rejoice with her in
the accomplishment. Also if she should
need any hclp a call across tho border
would bring it,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-01
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

hereby announce myself as candi-
date for County Commissioner, subject
to the rules governing the Democratic
primary election. b. j. MARETT.
Being solicited 10y friends, hereby
announce myself candidate for County
Commissioner of Oconce county, sub
jcct to the action of the Democratic
party in the primary election.
w. II. LAND.
The friends of JOHN l.. REEDER an
nounce him as a candidate for County
Commissioners, subject to tho action Of
the Democratic primary.
Having the encouragement and solici-
&ation of friends, | hereby announce my
self n candidate for tho Office of County
Commissioners, subject to the action of
the voters in tho Democratic primary;
and will chccrfully support all of the
nominees. 5. III. SNEAD.
respectfully announce myself can
didatc for County Commissioner, sub
ject to the voice Of the people in tho
ensuing primary election.
j. ii. CANrRELI.
The many friends of JOIN II. DYAR ro-
spectfully announce him candidate for
County Commissioner, subject to the
action of tho Democratic party in tho
Primary election.
The friends Of w. N. Cox respectfully
announce him a candidate for County
Commissioner, subject to tho action Of
tho Democratic party in the primary
election.
The many friends of w. S. PRIcHARD
hereby announce him a candidate for
County Commissioner, subject to the
action of the Democratic party in the
primary election.
The many friends of DANIEL j. MoR-
GAN hereby announce him Il candidate
for County Commissioner, subject to the
action of the Democratic party in the
primary election.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-01
Washington's Big Wheat Crop.

State Grain Inspector Wright says tho
wheat crop Of the State of Washington
will exceed 3O,OOO.OOO bushels, tho lar
gest ever raised. Tho harvest is month
earlier than usual. Washington last
year raised 81, ,000, 900 bushels of wheat
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-01
Georgia's First Bale.

ALBANY, GA, July 27.-Gcorga's first
bale of cotton of tho 1900 crop was mar
kctcd to-day. Tho cotton was grown by
Deal Jackson, Il negro farmer. The bale
weighed 307 pounds, 1t was sold at II
cents and was shipped to Savannah.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-01

1t will surprise you to experience the
benefit obtained by using tho dainty and
famous little pills known as DoWitt's
Little Early Risers. j. w. Boil.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-01
FOR MASTER IN EQUITY.

respectfully announce myself a cand-
date for the ollcc Of Master in Equity
for Oconcc county, subject to the action
of the Democratic primary.
w. OLDRIDGE WHITE.
The friends Of j. w. IIoLLEMAN an.
nouncc him as candidate for Master in
Equity, subject to the action of tho
Democratic urinary election.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-01
Picnic at Little Beayerdam.

There will bo Sunday School picnic
Mt the ford at Little Beavordam, above
st. Pauls (colorcdD Baptist church, on
Thursday, August lG, 1900. Everybody
invited to attend and bring wcll-filed
baskets. Speaking by prominent Sunday
School workers.
MILES PERRY,
~. w. Blown,
Managers.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-01


sediment or set
tling indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton Of the kid
neys; If 1t stains
your linen It Is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent de sire TO
pass II or pain In
the back Is also
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-01

The frog may be in tho swim and tho
grasshopper always on the jump, but it
takes the mosquito to got in tho push.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-01
FOR SHERIFF..

Tho friends Of j. EDWIN KELLEY
hereby announce him a candidate for
Sheriff, subject to tho action Of the
Democratic party in tho primary election.
The friends of r. II. ScURRY announce
him n candidate for Shcriff of Oconee
county, subject to the action of tho
Democratic primary election.
The many friends of w. NJ. KAY
hercby announce him candidate for
Shcriif of Oconeo county, subject to tho
action of tho Democratic party in tho
primary election.
Tho friends of w. d. STRIBLING re-
spectfully announce him candidate for
Sheriff of Oconcc county, subject to tho
action of tho Democratic party in tho
primary election.
respectfully announce myself a candi
date for Sheriff of Oconee county, sub
jcct to tho action of tho Democratic
party in tho primary election.
b. II. Moss.
The many friends Of b. T.. DouTHIr an
nounce him as n candidate for Sheriff,
subject to the action O. the Democratic
party in the primary election.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-01
The State Alliance.

The State Alliance.
The State Alliance hold it's thirteenth
annual session in the hall of tho House
of Representatives at Columbia last We'd
ncsday night. Fifteen counties wore
represented. Messrs. j. l.. Picket and
j. 9. Alexander were present as dole
gates from Oconoo county. Tho propo-
sition to withdraw the $4,000 exchange
money was voted down, and tho Ali.
ance exchange is to bo continued.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-01
A N N o u NJ G E M ENT S


bR Candidates announcements will be pub
llshed until the primary election for Three Dol
lars, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Don't ask us to
credit you! Cards not to exceed six lines.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-01
For CIRCUIT SOLlclT0R.

julius +. lioGGS, Of pickcns, is an
nounccd asa candidate for Solicitor of
the Eighth Circuit, subject to tho Demo
cratic primary.
] am candidate for Circuit Solicitor
of the Eighth Judicial Circuit OF South
Carolina, subject To tho Democratic pri .
mary j. A. MOONEY,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-01
For tho Monument 10 the Pioneers.

Tho following subscriptions for the
monument to Gen. John A. Wagenor and
tho othor founders of Walhalla have been
received by tho Somi-C Centennial finance
committee and reported to us:
Previously rcportGd.;;% d.;;%..............si,l33 90
ii. L.. Brandt, Wahalla. .............. 10 90
w. ID. ptchford, St. Augustine, Fla. 90
NJ. l.. Alexander, QrccnVille... 90
Miss Grace ID. Crcnshaw, Anderson. 90
Total, ,,.....,. 81, lJI 90
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-01
Man and Matrimony."

The Spinstcrs' Club, of Seneca, ap-
pcarcd at Pitchford's Hall last Friday
night, giving an exhibition of how the
officers and members conduct their meet
ngS and themselves. a good audience
greeted them, and all enjoyed a pleasant
evenings entertainments Each Of the
"lady bachelors" assumed her role grace
fully and with ease. The discussion on
"Man and Matrimony" was full Of hui
NOR. The cold maid rcnovator' pro-
vokcd much mirth and laughter. Master
Charlie Brown Ghc Highland laddic) was
heartily cncOicd after his dance, and was
forced to rcappcar on the stage. Alto
gcthcr the SpinStcrS have reason to con
gratula'c themselves on their success as
entertainers Some of the Walhalla boys
are still myStiGcd az to how it happens
the SpinStcrS' Club is composed of this
bcvy OF pretty maidcns If Walhalla
had fewer of the "charming girls" So
nCca'S young bloodS would bc made to
look well to their larrclS.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-01
The County Campaign Meetings.

As the dates for holding the Walhalla
Semi Centennial on August 10th and
18th have been changed to August 23d
and 9th, 1900, the following changes in
the dates for holding the county cam
paign mcctin rs have been made, to-wit:
At or near Oakway, Monday, August
18Th.
Westminster, Tuesday, August lth.
Seneca, Wednesday, August 18th.
Long Creek. Friday, August 18th.
Double Springs, Saturday, August
18th.
Chcohcc, Monday, August 2Oth.
Salem, Tuesday, August 2lst.
High Falls, Wednesday, August 22d.
Fort Madison, Saturday. August 25th.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-08-01
Hunsingcr. higgins.


Married, on sunday, July 22d, 1900, at
The residence of the brides mother, at
Iockhart Mills, $. G., Mr.. John $. Hun
Singer, OF Oconcc county, 5. g., and Miss
jamie Higgins, Rev Mr.. Greer, otliciat-
ing /, VAS quiet, pretty home we'd
ding, only Il iDw intimate friends being
invited, but will be pleasantly rcmcm-
bcrcd Tor many years by those present.
Mr. IIunSingcr moved 20 lockhart from
Oconcc county about SIX years ago, and
engaged in the brick making business,
and Viii, no doubt, bc pleasantly rcmGm-
bcrcd by many Oconcc people. He is q
young man Of noble character and of
sober and industrious habits. and ere
long will make his mark i'm the world.
lie is now fireman on the Lockhart rail
road, II branch Of the southern railway
The bride is a native Of York county.
Size is Il very handsome and refined
young lady with high and noble qualities
aud has many pretty winning ways
wlirh will make life pleasant and easy
Tor herself and others.
Mi llunsinGcl is to be congratulated
IN SccmIng The prize he has won, and
may thcIr lot he ever prosperous and
happy as they sail over the rough seas
OF lS lie, They received many hand
som" aud useful presents. :. Cw ".
Tell your friends that the Semi Ccntcnnia