Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-02-08
Tabor Topics.

TABER, February 8.-"Mush ice" on
tho iivor was barrier to navigation for
several days last week.
A nico rain Sunday wac groat 'ad-
vantage to small grain aftor 50 many
freezes.
No sickness of any serious conse~
quonces. Everybody seems to DO halo
and hearty.
Miss Sue Hayes, of Tokeena, spont a
few days on Tugaloo, with Miss Sallo
Singleton and others, last wook.
Mr. G. M. Singleton, of Novctta, Ca,
is now associated with tho firm of J. f.
Singleton Il Bro. rs salesman and assist
ant postmaster.
Masters julio Knox and Eugono Sin
gloton, two l5-ycar-ol old boys Of tho Tabor
Academy, became dissatisfied with pa
tornal jurisdiction and decided to go
"Wcst." They spont q fow days in tho
Empire State, after which thoy found q
cordial reception in their respective
homes. They found truth in tho old
axiom, "Thorc is no place liko home"
Tom Bolt, a one eyed youth of twenty
summers, crossed Tngaloo river near
here last Tuesday, with his supposed
wife. About two hours aftorward Mr..
w. III. Kindlcy, q prominent citizon Of
iavonia, crossed in hot pursuit and re-
vcalcd the fact to Oconoo pooplo that
Belt had stolen his (Kindloy's) daughter
tho night before and had not been soon
since. Tho community was aroused by
worry liberal reward offered by Kindloy
and began general search. About 10
=. NJ. Tuesday Mr.. Newt finch found
tho run-aways noar Iarbm's and secured
tho reward. Mr.. Kindlcy carried them
both back to Georgia, whore Belt will be
dealt with for stealing some money from
him. Tho girl was only twelve and ran
OF unprcparod, not taking any clothing
or money.
Rcv. a. =. Marott has been called to
supply tho Tabor Baptist church and
tho probabilities arc in favor Of his ser
vices for the present year. His election
was unanimous.
Miss Ellie Stribing, of Westminster,
has been wisely chosen by tho trustees
term, which was caused by tho rcsigna-
ton of Mr.. Smith, who was compelled
to give up the school on account Of non
qualification.
Miss Clara G.. Russell has q most flour
ishing school at tho "Block." Miss Rus
sell is teacher of ample capacity, and a
young lady of matchlcss beauty and rare
accomplishments.
Rev. ID. w. Kcllar will preach here
aftor at II 4. NJ, instead of lP. NJ, at
Nazareth, rs heretofore announced.
Come and hear Mr.. Kcllar and you won't
regret it.
We appreciate the sympathy of the
Chcohcc girls in behalf of your humble
scribe in his sore displcasurc at being
"slippcd." We are standing with drawn
pen ready to congratulate any of them
who might be SO fortunate rs to ''catch'
some Of Grccnhorn's sandlappcr
bachelors. Wo have enjoyed many
happy days in dear old Chcolcc, and
have profound respect for her people.
Mr.. S. p. Tanncry (Tnclc Sam) is suf-
fcring with vertigo, or some disease Of
the head which makes him giddy. We
hope he may soon be up.
The package Of CouRIEES, under date
of January %, failed to reach Taber, and
We "kindcr' got behind the times. We
are confident the non-arrival was neg
lcct of some Office and not Of THE Cor
RlER.
Farmers around here seem to bo going
i'll very literally in the use Of acid and
tuto for guanO. Several tried it last
year and arc we'll pleased with the re-
suits. The acid and meal being several
dollars cheaper per ton than the guano,
it looks reasonable to suppose a change
would be economical.
BILLIE BANNISrER