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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-02-20
Death Of Mrs. Mary Ann Crisp.

Mrs. Mary Ann Crisp, wife of Mr.. Robt.
Crisp, died at her homo in Walhalla last
Friday night at 1l.50 o'clock, after
brief illness. Sho was seventy years of
age, having been born August 25, 1881.
She was daughter of tho lato Abraham
Taylor, of Tennessee, who, with his
family, moved to North Carolina. While
living in the lattor State she was married
to Mr.. Robt. Crisp in 1917. Many years
ago thoy moved to this county, and re-
sided in Walhalla some eighteen years.
In early life Mrs. Crisp joined the Bap-
tist church, and for moro than fifty years
had been consistent member of that
church, and her life was that of an
humble and consecratcd Christian. Sho
leaves husband, seven children and n
number of grandchildren to mourn their
loss. Mrs. Crisp was held in tho highest
esteem by all who knew her, and tho sym
pathy Of tho entire community goes out
to her family in their sore bereavement.
On Sunday afternoon the funeral services
were conducted in tho Baptist church by
Rev. G. f. Clarkson, of tho Methodist
church. The remains were followed to
the cemetery by large concourse of
sorrowing friends to pay the last sad
tribute to this departed mother in Israel.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-02-20
Fatal Accident Near Townyille.

On Thursday, February 7th, Mr.. Joe
Thrasher, son of Mr.. w. II. Thrasher, of
Townvllo, who was employed by DR.. w.
L. Hunt, of that place, was returning at
night from his work when tho mule he
was riding became frightened and threw
him. His feet caught in the harness and
he was dragged about half mile by the
running mule until tho frightened ami
NAL was seen by some one at Mr.. James
McCarloy's place. Mr. McCarley ran out
with a, lantern, which blinded and
stopped the mule. Young Thrashor was
body and his flesh badly lacorated. Ho
was taken to his uncle's, a short distance
away, and medical aid summoned. He
was given every attention, but ho lin
gcrcd until last Tusday night, when he
died. He never regaincd consciousness
after tho accident. He was about eigh-
teen years old His body was buried at
the Townvillo Baptist church. Tho sor-
rowing relatives have the sympathy of
many friends.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-02-20
GlOriouS News

Comes from DR.. D. b. Cargile, of
Washita, 1. II. Ho writes: -Four bot
Ties of Electric Bittcrs has cured Mrs.
Brewer of scrofula, which had caused
her great suffering for years. Terrible
face, and the best doctors could give no
help; but her euro is complete and her
health is excellent" This shows what
thousands have provcd-that Electric
Bittcrs is the best blood purifier known.
It's tho supreme remedy for cczema tot
tor, salt rheum, ulcers, boils and run
ming sores. 1t stimulates liver, kidneys
and bowels, cxpels poisons, helps diges-
tion builds up the strength. Only 90
cents. Sold by all druggists in the
county, Guaranteed
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-02-20
CHASTITY TRAGEDY.
Student Killed Himself and His Sweetheart.
Woods We're Fired and Bodies Burned.

Atlanta, February 18.-The dead bodies
of Mrs. II. NJ. Wilson, pretty young
widow, about thirty, and VIM. Hamil-
ton, who disappeared week ago, were
discovered last night in tho woods near
the Chattahoochee river, about ten miles
from Atlanta, by two negro boys. Tho
discovery was not reported until this
morning.
Mrs. Wilson was shot through the
temple and in tho breast. Hamilton was
shot in the templc. The circumstances
point clearly to murder and suicide.
The woods had been set on fire since
the shooting, and both bodies were badly
burned, but are positively identified.
Hamilton was young student of phar-
macy and was infatuated with Mrs. Will
son, and it is believed shc did not encour-
ago him. 1t is not known how he per-
suaded her to go alone with him to tho
river. They had been traced by detec-
tives to restaurant, whore they took
breakfast, and then boarded q trolley
car for the river. Tho last scon of them
alive was at that time.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-02-20
!. n. BRYAN Promoted.

The many Oconce friends of Mr.. j. II.
Bryan, formerly day telegraph operator
at Seneca, will be glad to learn of tho
high favor in which he stands with the
Central Railway of Georgia and note his
promotion in tho service of that COM
pany. Wo clip the following from tho
Barnesvillc (Ga.) Gazette: "Mr. j. II.
Bryan, formerly night operator of tho
Central of Georgia Railway office in this
city, has been promoted to the position
of day operator and clerk. This position
was made vacant by the recent resigna-
tion of II. l.. jennings. Tho promotion
of Mr.. Bryan is high, but woll deserved,
compliment. He has been in the employ
Of the Central of Georgia Railway only a
few months, coming here from Seneca,
S. g., where he was connected with the
Southern Hallway. During the recent
strike of the telegraph operators on this
line, Mr.. Bryan was compelled to resign
his position, being member of tho Order
of Railway Telegraphers. Mr.. Bryan's
work here as night operator was such as
to win for him the highest confidence of
his road, and his promotion is proof of
the esteem in which he is hold. Not
only in business life has Mr.. Bryan made
for himself an cnviablo reputation here,
but bo tn he and his charming wifo have
gained host of friends in this city, all
Of whom offer their sincerest congratula-
tions for Mr.. Bryan's good fortune"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-02-20
Carolina Tea.

Charleston, February 1S.-Colonel A.
G. Tyler, president of the Ameaican Tea
company, recently chartered under tho
laws of South Carolina, is getting mat
tori. in shape for the opening Of the big
just as soon as the property is formally
transferred tho lands will be mado ready
for tea cultivation, and while tho output
at first will be small, Colonel Tyler has
given tho assurance that at least 300,-
600 pounds will be raised annually for
the American markets with all the
land under cultivation.
The new industry is destined to
develop much Of the territory near hero,
and will offor employment to hundreds
Of people, mon and women.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-02-20
THE NEWS FROM SENECA.

Seneca, February 19.-Mr. Walter f.
Davis died on Sunday morning at 600
O'Clock. He was working at the depot
on Thursday and on Thursday night he
had an acoute attack of appendicitis.
Mr.. Davis was, at the time of his death,
agent of the Blue Ridge railroad. He
was % years old and leaves wife and
three children to mourn his death. He
was member of Seneca Lodge, knights
of Pythias, and this is the first loss of
tho lodge by death. His romans wore
laid to rost in the cemctery at this place
Monday afternoon at three O'Clock.
Mr.. j. Q. Adams spent Sunday in An
derson.
Mrs. j. A. Terrell, of Westminster,
visited Mrs. D. w. Hiott the first of the
week.
Miss Wiona Moore is visiting friends
in Anderson.
The visitors here last Sunday wore:
Fl. l.. Adams, Charlotte; Frank Gilliard
and Earle Harper, Newry; Walter Bar
ton, Walhalla.
Mrs. e. p. Lowery visited relatives in
Anderson this week.
MessIs. A. G. Merrick aud James
Thompson, of Walhalla, were in town
Monday.
Mr.. w. H. Hester, of Spartanburg,
spent fow hours in town Monday.
Messrs. Frank S. Holleman and D. A.
Smith, Jr., spent Sunday with home
folks in Walhalla.
Mrs. S. NJ. Ellison, of Raleigh, N. c.,
and Mr.. and Mrs. r. NJ. Ellison, of Paco-
let, S. c., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs.
G. III. Ellison.
Miss Bessie Wilson visited relatives in
Westminster this week.
Miss Ethel Fincannon visited friends
in Pendleton last week.
Mr.. David Silverman, of Anderson.
was in town Saturday.
Miss Pauline Schaid returned to her
home in Walhalla last week after an ex-
tended visit to Miss Lizzie Harper
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-02-20
See Governors proclamation.

-oee GOVern0r'S proclamation.
.-Rev. r. l.. Duffie will preach at Fair
view church next Sunday morning Oath
instantly at II O'Clock.
MIR. David Silvorman, of Anderson.
spent several days in town last week with
his friend, Mr.. Louis Bloom.
Rev. j. NJ. Sanders VIZ. preach at tho
Walhalla Cotton Mill o. 10 fourth Sun
day in February at $50 N.
Mr.. G. X. Maxwe' confined to his
room with severe ,Gack of rheuma-
Qsm. We hope soon to SEQ him out again.
Mrs. NJ. E. Johnson, of Seneca, was
halhalla on Monday and Tuesday of this
week.
Found, on tho streets in Walhalla,
bunch of keys. Owner can got samo by
describing keys and paying for notice at
Courier office.
-Rov. Q. j. Copeland will I'll his regu-
lar preaching appointment in tho Wal
halla Baptist church on noxt Sunday
night at 7.30 o'clock.
We regret to learn of tho serious i'll
ness of Mrs. j. w. Holeman, who is
suffering with an attack of the grip
We trust sho will soon bo better.
Mrs. Carrie Rochester, wife of Mr..
VIM. Rochester, died at her homo near
Long Crock, last Friday. She leaves a
husband and several children to mourn
hcr death, to whom is extended the
sympathy of many friends.
Miss Julia X. Maxwell left Tuesday
morning for Atlanta, whore sho will
millinery establishments of that city.
She will be greatly missed by hor many
friends hero.
We had pleasant visit this (Wcdnes-
day. morning from Mr.. Thos. C. Mat
thews, official surveyor, and representing
all lire insurance companies in the United
States. Mr.. Matthews is now making a
fire insurance map Of Walhalla.
Tho report Of tho County Superin-
tcndcnt of Education, showing the
amounts due to each school district, will
bc published next week. This is always
an interesting bit of information to trus-
tees and others connected with school
work.
-To,morrow Crhursday) I'd o'clock
y. M, English services are to be held at
the Evangelical Lutheran church. Next
Sunday tho services will also be in Eng
lish, and the subject is to be "'rhe
glory of tho Christian church member"
All are welcome.
Rev. &. Il. Clarkson left this (Nyedncs-
day. morning for Williamson, S. c., to
attend tho annual missionary conference
Of the preachers of the Greenville Dis
trict. These servants of God are to dis
cnss subjects relating to the great mis-
sionary enterprises of the church, look
ing to the speedy cvangelization of tho
world.
-Nelsic May Barker, infant daughter
of Mr.. Joel Barker, died at the home of
Mr.. n. Phillips, at Long Creek, last
Friday, February 10Th aged two wears
Funeral services were conducted at the
Phillips burying ground, by Rev. M. j.
Moore. The little ono was laid to rest
by tho side Of its mother. The bercavod
family have the sympathy of many
friends in their sorrow.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-02-20
Death Of Mr.. Noah W. Grant.

On Thursday, 14th instant, the dead
body of Mr.. Noah w. Grant was found
on the public road, near the fair grounds,
just beyond tho corporate limits of
Seneca. He had been in Seneca late
Wednesday evening. 1t is thought that
as ho was driving along the road he
must have fallen from his scat in tho
buggy, and was caught in the wheels. He
was badly bruised, and there wore signs
Of his body having been dragged along
was about sixty years old, and lived near
Townville. An inquest was held over
his body Thursday by Magistrate #. j..
Stribling and jury. The verdict was
that no camo to his death by accident
His untimely death is doplored by many
friends.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-02-20
LETTER TO MIR. A. GERBER,
Walha,la, S. G..

Dear Sir: You will not bc offended at
our Offering you gift of pure paint
Not poor paint, but pure paint If our
paint is on the houses Of several citizens
we can easily secure an agent at your
place. Send us tho dim cnsions of the
house and the number Of coats it is to
be painted, and wo will tell you how
many gallons we can give you and sug-
gcst some beautiful and pleasing color
combinations Any bank or mercantile
agency can tell you about our capital
and reputation. You add lnsced oil to
onr paint, same as yon do to lead; covers
better and lasts longer than lead
through your use Of our paint VIC may
get an agent; that's why wo arc gcncr-
Gus; been making this paint 30 years
sold five million pounds last year; it
pays to inquire. Very truly,
l.ongman & Martinez Paint Makers,
POI Pearl street, Now York City.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-02-20
Stamp Creek Dots.

February 17.--Tho wedding bells are
ringing gayly in our part of tho country.
On Sunday, the 10th instant, Mr..
Elisha Holden was married to Miss Marie
Littloton. We wish them every harpi-
ness.
Mr.. r. NJ. Littloton, of Danville, has
recently remodoled his dwelling and
otherwise improved his place.
Mr.. Frank Hoaton has completed the
Mack hoaton house on tho Sittop place.
1t is nice dwelling and great improve
mont to the place.
Mr.. Frank Hcatcn has ono hundred
thousand fino shingles Oh hand and is
holding thom for better price.
Mr.. win Whitehead will movo to tho
Lnm IIcaton house OH the Sitton place
in the near future. Rat.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-02-20
Engineer J. C. Schumpert Injured.

A dispatch from Bolton to tho Green
vile News, February IS, says: ga head
end wreck occurred near here this after
noon, and Engineer j. Q. Schumpert was
and Schumport, sticking to his post, had
his foot caught between the engine and
tendor. 1t was badly mashed, and the
injury may cripple him for long time
if not for life. Tho other men making
up the crew of Sohumport's train jumped
for their lives and all escaped injury"
Mr.. Schumport is nophew of 'Big
Schump." who is we'll known and has
many friends in Walhalla, who regret to
learn Of this accident. The trains col
liding were the Anderson and Bolton
freight, which was shifting on the main
line, and Columbia and Greenville
southbound freight, somewhat behind
timo, running at extra speed. The last
news from Mr.. Schumpert is that it was
found necessary to amputatc his foot.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-02-20
Death OF Mr.. John J. Smith.

Mr.. John j. Smith died at his homo,
in IIartwcll, Ga, on Friday, 18th instant,
after brief illness from pneumonia. He
was nearly eighty years old, having been
born in July, 1921, at Jamestown, N. Y.
lie came South several years before tho
war, and was railroad contractor. He
had a contract on the grading of tho Blue
Ridge railroad along in tho fiftics. with
headquarters at Walhalla. On Juno 9th,
1853. no was happily married to Miss
Elizabeth Neville. She and six children
survive. Upon tho breaking out of tho
Civil war ho enlisted i'm Orr's Regiment
of Rifles, and served four years as q
valiant soldier, following tho fortunes Of
the Confederate flag, while his brothers
fought under tho colors of tho Union
army. After tho surrender ho returned
to his Carolina homo and pursued with
patience the avocati0ns of private life.
The people of Oconeo elected him twice
as County Auditor, and he discharged
his official duties faithfully and eff.
GENTLY. IIc always enjoyed in high
degree the confidence and estcom of his
fellow citizens JIo continued to reside
here until lS03, when ho removed to
IIartwcll, Ga. For many years ho was
a consistent member of tho Baptist
church. His remains wcro brought to
Waihalla Saturday afternoon and laid to
rest in tho cemetery of tho Walhalla Bap-
tist church after appropriate funeral
services conducted by Rev. G.. II. Clark
son. long and useful life has ended,
and good man has gOne to his reward.
To his boreavcd widow and Childron Ia
| extended tho sincere sympathy Of many
friends here and elsewhere.
Former King Milan, of Soryia, died
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-02-20
A Million Dollars Appropriated.

Columbia. S. c., February 19.-The
general appropriation bill will carry
ovor million dollars appropriations.
Comptroller General Dorham is not in
olined to pay the $4,000 additional to
pensions, on the ground that it is not in
tho appropriation act, and ho is required
by law to pay out such money as is
ordered to DO paid out by tho general
appropriation act. Attorney General
Bollingcr will decide that tho State
should pay the additional $4,000.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-02-20
Tho WaIhalIa TeIephone companv.

Work is being pushed OH rapidly by
tho Telephone Company, and in short
time tho central Office will be moved. 1t
was found that the business was growing
to such proportions that in short while
the present Office would not be sufficient
to accommodate the compapy's business,
and Major Stribling is taking time by
tho forelock and moving to more commo-
dious quarters. The now Office will be
in rooms of tho building occupied by
Messrs. Stribling e Horndon. New
poles arc bong sot, and the street wires
will be raised about six feet. Other i'm
provements will be made.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-02-20
A Life and Death Fight,

Mr.. w. A. Hines, of Manchester, Ia,
writing of his almost miraculous escape
from doath, says: Exposure after meas
les induced serious lung trouble, which
ended in consumption. | had frequent
hemorrhages and coughed night and day.
All my doctors said must soon die.
Then began to use DR.. Kings Now Dis
covcry for Consumption, which com
pletely cured mo. i would not be with
out it even if it cost So n bottle. Hun
dreds have used it on my recommends
ton, and all say it never fails to cure
throat, chest and lung troubles" Regu-
lar sizes, so cents and 81. Trial bottles
FREQ at all drug stores in the county
Every bottle guaranteed.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-02-20
Death OF Mr.. n. w. M. Boggs.

Mt. IT. ". NJ. B0ggs died at his home,
in Oconcc county, on Tuesday, February
18th, 1901 He had been in failing health
for many years, and was worn out in tho
struggle for existence He was in tho
10th year of his age. lie was a native of
Pickcns District, and was one of our
best citizens. lie had been member of
the Presbyterian church for many years,
and was also true and tried Mason Of
long standing. 10 leaves a wife and
eight children, besides host Of friends,
to mourn his departure. IGo will be
buried at New Hope Baptist church this
wednesday, afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The funeral services will DO conducted
by Rev. w. S. IIamitcr, of Seneca, and
by the Masonic fraternity.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-02-20
Charleston to Have a Modern Hotel.

Mrs. Rosa Lawton Douglas, of At
lanta, has bought the Mills hotel of
Charleston for $4,000. Plans havo been
drawn for the improvement of tho prop
erty, which will cost 100000 additional.
Mrs. Douglas got immediate possession
of tho hotel, which was built at cost
of $4,000. Work was started last Mon.
day and Mrs. Douglas says that tho
house will be in shape by tho opening of
the Charleston Exposition ip December.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-02-20
CLEMSON's TEXTILE SCHOOL.
The Institution Is Run on Practical Lines and
Graduates Readily Find Employment.

Tho Clemson Textile School is do
partmont of Clemson College, Clemson,
S. c., and is under the directOrship of j !.
II. NJ. Beatty, who is fulfilling tho duties
of his Office with marked satisfaction.
The school was started in the fall of
1873, and has had steady and healthy
growth ever since. The plant is now
considered to be worth about $4,000, of
which the value of donated machinery is
placed at 81, 600.
The period of instruction extends over
course of two years, and includes at
present carding (combers to be installed
this coming spring), spinning on rings,
frames and mules, plain weaving and
fancy weaving, up to and including
jacquard work, designing, cloth analysis,
etc., as we'll as general information
about the various processes in the mill.
this month, and It Is expeoted that in. n
structons in it will begin about March l..
The school is run on as practical plan
rs it is possible, teaching first the princ-
pies underlying factory work, and after
ward as many details as can be conyen-
iently taken up.
There are now in the school about 100
pupils, ranging in age from 16 to % years,
all of whom seem to be much pleased
with the work, and are accomplishing in
their studies much moro than was at first
anticipated. The class that graduated
last Juno has beon very successful in get
ting good places in the mills of South
and North Carolina, and, in consequence
Of this, tho school is overrun with appli-
cations for admission.
1t is considered that tho school is past
it's experimental stage, and is now on a
firm and solid ground, giving promise
of doing all that was anticipated for it..
The people of South Carolina have given
it liberal support to the extent of their
means, yet more money is wanted in
order to carry out successfully the plans
that have been inaugurated. The mill
owners of tho State, as we'll as the opc-
ratives, have taken deep interest in the
school, and extend all the help in their
power to advance its work.-New York
Comm crCial
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-02-20
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Quite Number OF Purchases Have Been
Recorded In tho Past Two Weeks.

The following real estate transfers
otfaa since y, 5ruary 4, 1901:
Walba'ia--;N. G. latham to Susan
Hodge, lots, 1926.
Pulaski Township-D. Ramey to J. NJ.
and l.. v. Phillips, 80 acres, $500.
Seneca Township-Thos. Fl. Dendy to
Stiles N. Hughs, 47a acres, s515; H. f.
Alexander to D. f. Lumpkin, 10 acres,
$770.
West Union-W. I. and j. A. Hutohi-
son to NJ. Susan, Ernest o. and Eugene
P. Hutchison, lot and 81 acres, s..
Center Township-L. A. Edwards to
w. T. Gibson, "5 acres, $500; j. J. Haley
to Nancy G. and j, j. Stoddard, 154
acres, $17l; J. L. Lindsay to Lucy r.
Lindsay, 27 acres, 5000.
Tugaloo Township-Forsh Allen to @.
l.. Parker, II acres, $27.50; Forsh Allen
to w. D. Lesly, II acres, 25; w. D. Lesly
to Fl. l.. Werner, acres, $50; Executors
of NJ. S. Stribling to Horny l.. Werner,
102 acres, 5000; b. Blackwell to the
Trusteos of Holly Springs School Dis
trict, No. 18, acre, 81; J. T. Simpson
to S. D. Burns, acres, $323.44.
Keowoe Township-Miles Moss to Fan
nie Smith, 150 acres, $50; Burdett Nc
Gu"in to 1. f. Hammond, 3S acres,
$1l2.50; John Rose to j. e. Nix, 25 acres,
$3.50; w. p. Barker to j. e. Nix, G5 acres,
500; d. II. Rowland to Chas. and Eliza
both Melchert, 80 acres, $3.50; Moses l..
Emerson to Louis r. Redmond, acre,
$40; j. w. Holleman, Master, to j. j.
Fretwell and S. Josephine Peoples, ex-
ecutrix, 100 acres, 5000.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-02-20
Death OF Mrs. Martha GilIstrap.

Mrs. Martha Gillstrap, wife of Mr.. w.
II. Gillstrap, died at their home, near
Seneca, on Monday, February lth, aged
thirty years. She leaves her husband
and eight children to mourn her death.
Her body was buried Wednesday at
Bethlehem church, in Pickcns county.
She was born and reared in Pickens
county, but removed TO Oconce about a
year ago
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-02-20
Death OF Mr.. Joe Rochester.

The many friends of Mr.. Joe Roches-
tor will regret to learn of his death, i,
which occurred in Birmingham, Ala, on
February s, 1901. IIo was sick only four
days with pneumonia. Ho had boon in
the mercantile business thero for two
years, and he and his brothers, Bon and
Andrew, wore going into business for
His body was brought back to his native
State, and was inferred at Old Lebanon,
Anderson county. IIe was reared near
Walhalla, being son of tho lato II. d.
Rochester. TO his relatives we extond
sympathy.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-02-20
May Become Residents of 0conco.

Mr.. and Mrs. Il S. Dodd, of Jackson
county, Georgia, are visiting relatives in
Oconce county. Mr.. Dodd was in Wal
halla last week, and paid us an apprc-
ciatcd call. He speaks of locating here.
lie is a mechanic by trade. He was
born and reared in this county, but his
residence has been in Georgia about
nineteen wears.