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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-07-25
Proposed Questions for the Candidates.

Mcssrs. Editors : desire space in
your columns to say to the candidates for
the various county Offices that the fol-
lowin questions will bc asked them at
the campaign meetings, and, further 20
say that direct answers will be required,
without cquvocatiOn or evasion.
Question for Senator and Members Of
the House: DO you favor prohibition.
and will you use your influence to have
it made q law for this State, and cSpc-
cially for this county
DO you favor the dispensary and will
you try to retain it as Il law for this
county E?
How do you like license with constitu-
tiOnal or dicpcnSary restrictions?
Will you vote and use your nhOic inllu-
enco to have these liquor questions sub
mtted to the people for settlement un-
der tho above named three heads, the
two questions receiving the highest num-
Der OF votes at first election to be sub
mitted to a second election two weeks
later
DO you favor liberal approp tons to
| tho public schools and colleges ? If not,
why not
DO you favor the Patton rcdistriciing
bill
DO you favor making levy to- build II
new county jail and to improve the court
house ?
TO County Supervisor and County Com
missioncrs What will be your plan next
ycar for working the roads ?
win you work the convicts on the
roads, hire them to private parties or
send them to the State pcnitcntiary
What uso if any will you make Of the
road machine
Will you vote if elected to tax this
county to raise money to pay for rebuild
ing Prathcr's bridge, thereby building up
a Georgia town at the expense of our
county WATClIMAN.
July %, 1900.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-07-25
Death OF Mrs. Charity Russell.

Wo regrot to ohronic]o tho death ot
Mrs: Charity Russell, which occurred at
hor homo in Franklin, N. c., last Friday
night She was born August, 1915, bo-
ing 80 years, II months and Il, days old
nt tho time of her death. She dicI near
the place where she had lived all her
life. The deceased had boon member
OF tho Methodist church 45 years, and
led an exemplary Christian life. Sho
was the mother of II children, 4 of
whom are living, Mr.. w. G. Russell, of
this county, boing ono of them. iIor
remains woro laid to rest Sunday aftor-
noon in tho family burying ground noar
tho homestead, after appropriate sor-
vices conducted by Rov. Mi. Erwin. Sho
leaves to mourn hor death, besides tho
four children, an aged husband, Mat
thew N. Russell, who SAW tho light Fob.
ruary, II, 1911, ho boing now in his
ninety first year. THE COURIER docply
sympathizos with tho sorrowing friends
and relatives.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-07-25
FOR COUNTY SUPERVISORS.

The friends Of A. LAY announce him
as a candidate for County Supervisor,
subject to the action Of the Democratic
primary election.
The many friends Of NATHANIEL Pull
IIrS respectfully announce him Il 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 the
Democratic party in the primary clcc-
tion. FRED. w. PIErER.
The many friends of S. NJ. Poor hereby
announce him n candidate for County
Supervisor Of Oconcc county, subject to
the rules governing the Democratic pri-
mary election.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-07-25
FOR AUDITOR,

Being solicited by my friends hereby
announce myself candidate for County
Auditor, subject to the rules governing
tho Democratic primary.
A. =. GRANT
The friends of b. A. DAILY respectfully
announce him q candidate for Auditor
of Oconce county, subject to the action
of the Democratic primary election.
Tho many friends of j. p. KKESE re-
spcctfu!ly announce him as candidate
for election to the Office of County
Auu ", subject to the action of the
Democratic party In the primary election.
self q candidate for Auditor of Oconcc
county, subject to the action Of the
Democratic party in the approaching
primary election.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-07-25
-Remember August 23-24 arc tho day
Of tho big celebration.
Rabun Clippings.

Christopher IIunsingcr and Dock
Smith, of Walhalla, S. g., are at tho
Langston House.
Mrs. T.. A. Boil and Miss May Boil, of
Walhalla, $. g., are tho guests of Mrs.
Emily Wall.
Deputy Shcriif Boone Moss, of Oconco
county, 5. e., is in town to-day. He is
over in Georgia after somo Carolina Of
Tenders. lilo arrested Will Ware herc
and left for Walhalla to-day. Ware is
charged with an assault
Sheriff Ritchie and Deputy ShcriT Nc
Conncll came in during last night from
South Carolina with Virgo Nicholson
who is charged with disturbing public
worship. They also arrested Pat Wclch
and Everett Nicholson who made bond
after getting in Georgia. These parties
were arrested undor acquisitions from tho
Governor of South Carolina. Clayton
(Ga.) Tribune, July rs.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-07-25
Taber items.
Tho holidays havo como at last,
With mono 30 happy as I,
For I'll cat fried chicken and I

Tho holidays havo como at last,
With none 30 happy as !,
For III cat fried chicken and peaches,
And deyour the blackberry pio.
Somo Of our farmers are in deep de-
spair on account of such poor prospect
for corn and cotton, but il they could
have u slight glimpse of contiguous
communities ~thoy would see that tho
worst was not theirs.
a series of meetings are being hold at
the Baptist church this week. Rev. A.
p. Marriott, tho pastor, is conducting
tho meetings. May much good be &C.
complished.
Rov. j. S. Dickson, Of Rabun, Ca,
will preach tho funeral of Mr.. Wheeler
at Tugaloo Baptist church Gn Georgia.
Sunday, July ,20th, at II A. NJ. We
make this announcement because Mr..
in our county.
MIR. John Sam Kay, who has been off
to Toxas for few months, is again in
our midst.
Mr.. Henry G. Singleton, of Catccoheo,
is with his numerous friends and kins-
people this week. Henry is speaking of
moving back to his former home OH tho
Tugaloo.
Mrs. a. p. Marctt, Of Fair Play, was
with her sister, Mrs. Geo. E. Singleton,
Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. w. II. Sanders is The guest of his
nephew, MIR. John Martin, near Seneca.
Miss Lula Dickson, OF Westminster,
was tho delight of her many admirers in
our quiet burg Saturday and Sunday.
MIR. S. nj. Singleton, ST., has just rc-
turned from an extended stay at and
about his former home in Anderson
county. lIc has been engaged in supor-
intending a thrcshing machine
MIR. John Parker is dangel lsly i'll
with fever. llo has been in bed for
many weeks.
Mrs. }. A. lTarbcrt is also very sick at
this writing.
Tho school at this place opens up
quito auspicously under tho manage
mont of Miss Lizzie Bruce, of Town
vile. That Miss Bruce will have tho
most proSpC GUS school over taught ut
this place il highly probablc; thai she
will DO her work faithfully and we'll is
certain. Our trustees have for Onco)
acted wisely and deserve credit for it.
WatcrmconS arc ripc, peaches are
turning, and, if we don't injure our
selves sweeping yards and eating
melons, when peaches do mature We arc
going to get fat
"Lo be holy"
BILLY BASIsTEK.
Tabor. ,JIlV 2J
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-07-25
The State Campaign.

COLUMBIA, S. G., July 23.-Anothcl
week of tho campaigning has passed
and still there is no apparailt change in
tho standing of tho various gubcrrato
rial candidates, beyond tho fact that
Patterson is losing ground. This fact
has been so potent tho past week that he
is no longer given serious consideration
by tho leaders, Gary, Iloyt and McSwcc-
ney. Of course, thcro is an occasional
furry, but generally speaking tho cam
paign is n mrnotonous grind. The
friends Of Gary, McSwccnoy and Iloyt
seem to DO confident of success, while
tho knowing ones will not attempt to
name tho winner.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-07-25
ESCAPED LYNCHlNG.
Two Negroes Secretly Carried TO the Pcnitcn
tiary for Safe Keeping.

COLUMBIA, $. G., July 23.--Thc two
negroes charged with aSS1uitimg Il young
lady in Florence, were safely placed in
tho pcnitcntiary this morning. They
came on special train under the pro
lection Of the TimmOnSvillc Guards. \
circutious route was taken from Marion
where the prisoners were arrested so rs
to avoid any lynchng party from Flor
cnce which might attempt TO intervene
them. No trouble occurred. The train
went to Chadbourn, y. G., took another
branch Of the Coast Line and came tC
Columbia via lcnncttsvllc, Darlington
and Sumter. One Of the negroes was
wounded before being captured and it is
amputatcd.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-07-25
A Life and Death Fight.

Mr.. w. a. Hines, of Manchester, Ia,
writing Of his almost miraculous escape
from death, says: "EXposurc after meas
les induced serious lung trouble, which
ended in consumption. | had frequent
hcmorhagcs and coughcd night and day.
All my doctors said | must soon die
Then began to use DR.. Kings New Dis
covcry for Consumption, which com
plctcly cured me. | would not bc with
ont it even if it cost 50 bottle. Hun
drcds have used it on my rccommcnda
ton, and all say it never fails to cure
throat, chest and lung troubles" Rcgn
lar sizes, 80 cents and 81. Trial bottles
free at all drug stores in tho county
Every bottle guaranteed.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-07-25
FOR SHERIFF.

The friends of j. EDWIN KELLEY
hereby announce him candidate fol
Shcriff, subject to the action Of tho
Democratic party in tho primary election
The friends of r. r. SCURRY announce
him a candidate for Sheriff of OconcC
county, subject to tho action of the
Democratic primary election.
The many friends Of w. NJ. KAY
hereby announce him candidate fol
Sheriff of Oconco county, subject to the
action of tho Democratic party in the
primary election.
The friends of w. d. SrRIBIING re-
spectfully announce him q candidate for
Shcriff of Oconco county, subject to the
action Of tho Democratic party in the
primary election.
respectfully announce myself candi-
date for Sheriff of Oconec county, sub
jcct to the action of the Democratic
party in tho primary election.
B. r. Moss.
Tho many friends of b. L. DoUTiIIr an
nOunce him as a candidate for Sheriff,
subject to the action of the Democratic
party in the primary election.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-07-25
Lost Child.

If anybody knows anything about a
girl by the name OF Mattio Busby
wish they would please be so kind as to
lot mo know it. Sho will be iiftcon
years old in coming August Sho loft
homo with hor half-aunt about four
years ago. Last heard Of hor sho was
living near Pendleton. Any information
concerning her whereabouts will be
thankfully received.
ROBERT BUsBY.
Walhalla, S. G..
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-07-25
FOR CLERK OF COURT.

The friends of Hon. G.. r. ID. BURNS
respectfully announce him a candidate
for the office of Clerk of Court of Oco-
noe county, subject to the action of the
Democratic party in the primary election
Being solicited by friends, hereby
announce myself n candidate for Clerk
of Court for Oconce county, subject to
tho rules governing the Democratic pri-
mary election. w. II. GRuBliS.
The friends of Col. II. f. MASON re-
spcctfully announce him as Il candidate
for Clerk of Court for Oconco county,
subject to tho Democratic primary.
Th many friends Of S. p. SrRlnLING
announce him as n candidate for Clerk
of Court, subject to the voice of the pco.
pie in the approaching primarY election.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-07-25
Glorious News

Comes from DR.. d. b. Cargilc, of
Washita, |. II. lie writes: "Four bot
Ties of Electric Bittcrs has cured Mr..
Brewer OF scrofula, which had caused
her great suffering for years Terrible
sores would break out on her head and
face, and tho best doctors could give no
help; but her cure is complete and her
health is excellent" This shows what
thousands have provcd-that Electric
Bittcrs is the best blood purifier known.
It's the supreme remedy for eczema, tct.
ter, salt rhcum, ulcers, boils and run
ming sores. 1t stimulates liver, kidneys
and bowels, cxpcls poisons, helps digcs-
ton builds up the strength. Only 80
cents. Sold by all druggists in the
county. Guaranteed.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-07-25
FOR TIE LEGISLATURE,

The friends Of Col. RoBT. A. TnoMp-
SON hereby announce him as n candidate
for the Legislature from Oconce county,
subject to the action Of tho Democratic
party in tho primary election.
Wo arc authorized by many friends of
JAMES w. BEARDEN to announce his
candidacy for tho House of Representa-
tivcs, subject to tho rules of the Domo-
cratic party in tho ensuing primary cleo
ton.
BY the solicitation Of many friends
hereby announce myself a candidate for
the House of Representatives, subject to
the action of tho Democratic party in
the primary election.
WM. @. SINGLETON.
At the solicitation of many friends,
hereby announce myself as a candidate
for the House Of Representatives, subject
to the Democratic primary.
The friends Of w. M. BROWN hereby
announce him Il candidate for tho Lcgis-
laturc from Oconco county, subject to
the action of the Democratic party in
the primary election.
Being solicited by friends 1 hereby
announce myself candidate for tho
Legislature, subject to the action of tho
Democratic party in the primary election.
j. M. lIUNNICUTr.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-07-25
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

! hereby announce myself rs candi.
date for County Commissioners, subject
to tho rules governing the Democratic
primary election. B. j. MAKErr.
Being solicited by friends, | hereby
announce myself candidate for County
Commissioner of Oconco county, sub
jcct to the action of tho Democratic
party in tho primary election.
w. ~. LAND.
The friends of JOIN l.. REEDEE an
nounco him as a candidate for County
Commissioner subject to the action Of
the Democratic primary.
Having the encouragement and solici-
tation of friends, | hereby announce my
self candidate for the oilico of County
Commissioner, subject to the action of
the voters in the Democratic primary
and | will chccrfuly support all Of the
nominees. $. II. SNEAD.
respectfully announce myself can
didate for County Commissioners, sub
jcct to the voice of the people in the
ensuing primary election.
j. III. CANrKELT..
The many friends of JOHN y. DYAR re-
spectfully announce him Il candidate for
County Commissioner, subject to the
action of tho Democratic party i'm the
Primary election.
The friends of w. n. Cox respectfully
announce him candidate for County
Commissioner, subject to the action of
the Democratic party in tho primary
election.
The many friends Of w. S. pEIcnAED
hereby announce him n candidate for
County Commissioner, subject to the
action of the Democratic party in the
primary election.
The many friends Of DANIEL j. Mon.
UAN hereby announce him Il candidate
for County Commissioner, subject to the
act ton of the Democratic party in tho
primary election.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-07-25
The County Campaign Meetings.

IS The dates Tor holding the Walhalla
lTth have been changed to August 23d
and 9TH, 1900, the following changes in
the dates for holding the county cam
paign meetings have been made, towit:
At or near Oakway, Monday, August
l3ih.
Westminster, Tuesday, August llth.
Fort Madison, Wednesday, August
Ijth.
Long Creek, Friday, August 18th.
Double Springs, Saturday, August
18th
thcohcc, Monday, August goth.
salem, Tuesday, August DIST.
High Falls, Wednesday, August I'D.
Seneca, Saturday, August 18th.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-07-25
To My Friends in 0concc.

TEKrIA, $. G., July 2:}, 1900. McssrS.
Editors ] appreciate the notice that
some friend made Of my 'kncSS and
candidacy in your issue Of $40 weeks
ago. am improving slowly and hope |
will be able to see tho people III the diff
fcrcnt sections of the county before the
campaign closes assure my friends Of
my sincere appreciation Of their kind
ness and interest in my behalf, and prom
isc them if elected to give my best
thought and efforts to the promotion Of
their prosperity. Thanking you for your
kindness, am very truly yours,
E j, EARLE.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-07-25
FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT
OF EDUCATION.

The many friends Of W. II. BARRON
respectfully announce him as candidate
for reelection to the Office of County
superintendent of Education, subject to
the action Of the Democratic party in the
primary election.
Being solicited by my friends, |
hereby announce myself candidate for
Superintendent of Education for Oconcc
county, subject to the action of tirr
ton. G. i. CRAIG.
announce him candidate for S,lperin-
tendent Of Education for Oconcc county,
subject to the action of the Democratic
party in tho primary election.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-07-25
FOR AIAGISTRiTE.

The friends Of Jesse Lay, Jr., hereby
announce i'm rs a candidate for Magis-
tratc at 0 near Chochce in Whitewater
Township, Oconce county, subject to tho
action Of thc Democratic party in the
primary election.
The friends Of H. A. III. GIBSON, ESQ,
respectfully announce him candidate
for the Office Of Magistrate at Walhalla,
subject to the action of the Democratic
primary election.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-07-25
FOR TuE SENATE,

E. l.. IIERNDoN is hereby announced
as candidate for State Senator from
Oconco county, subject to tho action OF
tho Democratic voters in tho primary
elections.
The friends of +. p. EARLE hereby
announce him candidate for tho Sen
ate, subject to tho action of the Demo
cratic party in the primary election.
We are authorized to announce MAJOR
). Il. DENDY as candidate to represent
Oconee county in the State Senate, sub
jcct to ratification by tho voters in the
next Democratic primary election for
said county.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-07-25
FOR CIRCUIT SOLICITOR.

julius T.. BoGGs, Of pickens, is an
nounccd as a candidate for Solicitor of
the Eighth Circuit, subject to tho Demo
cratic primary.
| am n candidate for Circuit Solicitor
Of tho Eighth judicial Circuit Of South
Carolina, subject to the Democratic pri-
mary. j. A. MOONEY.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-07-25
Good Base Ball.

The Westminster and Walhalla base
ball teams crossed bats on the latters dia-
mond yesterday afternoon and played
five innings. At tho close Of the live in-
ningS the score stood 2 and 2. The balls
the teams had on hand were burStcd and
the supply depot in Walhalla was cx-
hauStcd and the game thereby was
brought to close. The game was clean
and interesting. The Walhalla boys will
play the visitors on their grounds at
Westminster Friday.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-07-25
FOR MASTER IN EQUITY.

respectfully announce myself candi-
date for the Office OF Master in Equity
for Oconcc county, subject to the action
of the Democratic primary.
w. OLDRIBGE WHITE.
The friends Of j. w. IIoII.EMAN an
nonncc him rs a candidate for Master in
Equity, subject to the action of tho
Democratic primary election.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-07-25
Survivors Association.

An organization in the nature Of a
survivors, Association, in which all
teachers and students OF White Rock
Acadcmy are eligible, was set on foot at
the Semi Centennial there last Thursday
Rev. w. w. LcathcrS was made tempo
rary president and Prof w. a. Dickson
was chosen secretary Mcssis. w. a.
Dickson, John w. Shclor and S. p.
Stribling were appointed II committee OH
constitution, bylaws, &C, and the next
meeting is subject to the call Of this
committee. The preservation Of the his
tory of the school and kindred objects
is the aim Of the undertaking and it dc
serves to succeed.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-07-25
FOR CONGRESS-.

G. II. WrcHE is hereby announced as
candidate for Congress from the Third
Congressional District, subject to the
result Of the Democratic primary cleo
ton.
hereby announce myself rs candidate
for Congress from tho Third Congress
sional District in tho coming primary,
and bind myself to abide the result of
the same. a. T.. IATIMER.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-07-25
The Appetite OF a Cont

Is cnyicd by all poor dyspcptics whose
stomach and liver are out of order. All
such should know that DR.. Kings New
Life Pills, tho wonderful stomach and
liver remedy, gives Il splendid appetite,
sound digestion and Il regular bodily
habit that insurcS perfect health and
great energy. Only % cents at all drug
stores in the county.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-07-25
FOR TREASURER.

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 the
action of the people in the ensuing pri-
mary of 1900 WIN. T.. BARTON.
The many friends of J. r. KAY respect
fully announce him rs n candidate for
re- collection to the Office of County Treas
urcr, subject to the action of tho Demo-
cratic party in the primary election.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-07-25
lie Fooled the Surgeons.

All doctors told Rcnick Hamilton. of
West Jefferson, Ohio, after suffering Is
months from rectal iistula, he would die
unless costly operation was performed
but hc cured himself with five boxes Of
Bticklcn's Arnica Salvc, the S,lrcSt pile
cure on earth, and tho best Salvc in the
world % cents box. Sold by all
druggists in the county.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-07-25
-Whoop up the 1924 OF August. ''Locat
the changes.
County Executive Committee Meetinn-

| The Executive Committee Of the
County Democracy is requested to meet
ut Walhalla Court House next Tuesday
morning, July 81, at | | O'Clock sharp. a
full attendance is requested, as business
Of Importance will be transacted con
corning tho county campaign.
}. {. ALEXANDER, Chairman.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-07-25
4 N N OUN CE M ENT S,
Primary will Held August asth 1o

eiy Candidates announcements will be pub
lishcd 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, 1900-07-25
Beckham Wins in Kentucky.

LEXINGTON, July 20.-The Democratic
State convention nominated Governor
Bcckham for Governor by acclamation
this morning at 3.05