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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-24
THE NEWS FROM SENECA.
People Passing Through to tho Mountains.
Locals Around Town.

Seneca, July pa number of Seneca
people arc visiting mountain resorts now.
Mrs. B. Frank Sloan has gone to Rus
sell, in Chattooga valley, for several
weeks recreation.
Mrs. Eliza Brooks and Ludic and John
Jordan arc having an outing, being in
Jocassco valley
Mr.. Sterling Blackshoar, of Athons,
passed. through Seneca last week OH his
way to spend the summon vacation in
Jocassoo valley.
Mrs. w. +. Austin and Willie Austin
and Mrs. James Lowery and John Low
cry, of Mississippi, leave tho last of the
week for trip to Russell.
Mrs. o. II. Doyle is spending somo time
in Grecnvillc.
Mr.. S. Y. Stribling, president of the
Roswell (Ga.) Mills, spent Sunday here.
Misses Terrell and Dickson, of Wost-
minister, arc guests Of Miss Addio IIiott
this week.
DR.. w. B. Chorry's condition is much
improved since his recent oxtromo ill.
ness.
Miss Minnie Scurry, of Rome, Ga, is
in town, and will probably remain to
teach class in music. Miss Scurry has
studied for years at Shorter College, in
Rome, and is an accomplished musician
Mr.. and Mrs. James +. McCaroy, OF
Roswell, Ga, arc in Seneca for a while
Their friends hope they may both be
much benefited in health by their stay
here.
Mr.. Lucicn Dumas, of Summcrvillo
paid recent short visit to his sister
Mrs. Ruskin Anderson.
Mrs. Lucicn Dumas and son, Lucicn
and Miss Dora Dumas, of Summorvillo,
are guests Of Mrs. Ruskin Anderson.
Miss Christeno Dickson is visiting hol
cousin, Mrs. Joo Lawrence, ut Grccnvlle
Miss May Cherry is librarian this
month.
Mrs. S. Y. Stribling, of Roswell, is
visiting relatives hero.
Mr.. d. A. Smith, Jr, of Walhalla
spont Sunday in Seneca.
Mrs. II. r. Folder, after visiting rcla
tiyos horo, loft Saturday for Turnerville.
Miss Lido Keith, of Walhalla, has
been visiting her cousin, Miss Carrie
SholOr.
Ono of tho most pleasant places in
town just now is the park, which, with
it's pretty flowers, seats undor cool trees,
and playing fountain, is quito inviting.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-24
Fisticuf OF a DiyiEa.

Charlotte, N. G., July 22.--Mr Craw-
ford, of Winston, N. c., a son Of DR.. l..
w. Crawford, editor of the North Caro-.
lima Christian Advocate, Methodist
church organ. and President j. q. Kilgn
of Trinity College, Durham, tho leading
Methodist educational institution of the
South, had a fight on II train between
Greensboro and Burlington, N. c., this
morning, DR.. Kilgo, it is said, gotting
tho worst of the contest
Soon after tho train loft Greensboro,
it is said, Crawford approached DR..
kilgo and asked an explanation of the
public attacks which ho assorted Kilgo
had mado upon his father.
Kilgo resented Crawford approaching
him on tho subject, and they had some
heated words. Dr. Kilgo called Craw-
ford coward, and personal encounter
onsued.
Tho parties woro separated by pas.
songors OH tho train.
1t is said that tho clash between the
parties is tho result of DR.. Kilgo's efforts
to got DR.. l.. w. Crawford's connection
with the church paper severed.
There has for long timo boon more
Oh less friction between tho factions in
tho Methodist church In this State, and
this probably grew ont of tho samo feel
ing which caused libel suit against DR..
Kilgo and others by Rcv. II. j. Gattis,
another Methodist, and which Is now In
the courts.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-24
Cause Of Mr.. George seaborn's Resignation.

Spartanburg Daily Journal. July goth :
"a good many Spartanburg people re-
gret that Mr.. George Soaborn has re-
signed his position as express agent hore,
as he was an efficient man and we'll liked
by the people who knew him. The cir
cumstances that caused his resignation are
somewhat unusual. A Spartanburg man
took package containing $25, 900 in ne
gotiable bonds to the expross Office to be
shipped to Charleston and gave in q
valuation of only 800 and the charges
were fixed accordingly. The package
was misshipped, going to Charlotte in
stead Of to Charleston, and was thcro
opened by the express pcoplo. When
found to contain $25, 600 in negotiable
bonds instead of 500 the superintendent
of the express company required Mr..
Seaborn to pay the difference in tho ex-
press charges between 500 package and
a 1885, 900 package. AS Mr.. Seaborn con-
sidered himself without fault in tho mat
ter, as he did not know what the package
contained and had no right to open it, he
refused to pay tho charges, which
amounted to $9.65, and resigned
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-24
Death Of Col. II. s. vanDiyiere.

Col. Houston Solomon VanDiviere died
at his home in Walhalla on Tuesday
afternoon, July 23d, 1901, after lingcr-
ing illness, in the eighty first year of his
age. He was born near Tallulah Falls,
in Habersham County, Georgia, on July
2lst, 1921. When young man he located
in Clarksville, where he spent several
years as salesman in large store.
In February, 1857, ho married Miss
Isabella Starrett. In Decomber 1857,
she died, leaving one child of their
union. In 1860 he married Miss Margaret
Roso Lawrence, of Pickens, S. G. OF
this union three children survive: Mr..
L. r. VanDiviere, of Macon, Ga; Mrs.
Corrio Bell Norris of Greenwood, S. c.,
and Miss Georgia Rose VanDiviere, of
Walhalla. The child by his first mar
riage is Mrs. Elizabeth Isabella Ricken-
backer, of Orangoburg, S. G.
Col. VanDiviore saw service in two
wars-first in the Seminole Indian war
in Florida in 1845, and again in the war
betweon the States ls81-05. In tho lat
tor war he served as Colonel of tho sd
Georgia Volunteers. Ho was bravo
soldier and responded nobly to his
country's call. For several years ho has
drawn a pension from the Fedolal gov
ernment for service in tho Seminole war.
After the close of tho civil war ho re-
moved to Walhalla in tho fall of 1865.
For many years he conducted largo
merchandise business, and his name
soon became household word through
out tho county. About 1886 no retired
from active business and gavo his attcn-
ton in a quiet way to tho conduct of
private affairs.
In early life ho united with tho Bap-
tist church, and in his walk and conver-
sation oxempliflcd tho faith which ho
professod. IIe was also Jealous Mason,
serving inc Craft with fervoncy and
fidelity. Ho frequently went as repre-
sentative to the Grand Lodge, ard at tho
time of his death ho was Junior Warden
of Blue Ridge Lodge, No. 81. A. f. NJ,
whore ho had called the Craft from
labor to rofroshmont and from rofrosh-
ment TO labor for many, many years.
Col. VanDivioro was a remarkable
man in many respects. IIo was % gontlo
man of the. highest typo, considorato and
courteous in his bearing, spending and
being spent in advancing tho welfare of
his fellow man. His four scoro years
we're crowned with lifo of duty VOL
done, and his works do follow him. Tho
influence Of his heroic Christian charao-
tor will ovor bo potont for good, and a
rich Legacy docs ho leave to his widow
and children in tho hour Of their be-
roavement His last audible uttorance,
Lord bless my SOUL" was spoken as ho
gently drew tho drapory of his couch
about him and lay down to pleasant
dreams.
TO his aged widow and to his childron
is extended the sincere sympa .hy of
many friends. But they sorrow not as
those who have no hopo.
Ills funeral services will be conducted
in tho Walhalla Baptist chnrch to.mor-
row (Thursday) morning at 10 o'clock.
His body will bo laid to rest in tho Bap-
tist cemotory with Masonic honors.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-24
lie Kent His Log.

Twelve years ago j. w. Sullivan, of
Hartford, Conn, scratched his leg with
a rusty wire. Inflammation and blood
poisoning set in. For two years ho snf-
fercd intensely. Then the bost doctors
urged amputation, "but," ho writes, 81
used ono bottle of Electric Bittcrs and
Il boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salvo and
my leg was sound and well as ever"
For oruptions, eczema, tettor, salt rhcum,
Bitters has no rival on earth. Try them.
All druggists in tho county will g,iaran-
toe satisfaction or refund money. Only
so cents,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-24
Robbery at Richland.


On last Thursday night, July 18th, at
about midnight, robbers entered the
store Of w. II. Hughs at Richland. A
young man who slept in the building
gave the alarm and Mr. Hughs and othcrs
were soon on tho scene. A number of
shots were exchanged, but without effect,
the robbers making their escape. No
money was taken from the safo, but sew
oral dollars were taken from tho post
Office. A messenger came here for She
riff Moss and Deputy Marshal Corbin
and his blood-hounds. Tho dogs were
put on the trail and ran it to Seneca,
whore the thieves boarded tho carly
morning train. No one saw them there,
as they bought no ticket. If they had
missed their train the dogs would cor
tainly have run them down.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-24
Struck BY Lightning.

Struck BY Lightning. .,gs,S
On Tuesday evening Of last week the
residence Of Mr.. J.L. Talley, near Salem,
was struck by lightning and conBidera-
bly, damaged. The lightning struck the
top of the chimney, bursting it, and
entered the house, demolishing olock,
mantel board and other articles. Seve-
raj members Of the household were
severely shocked, but none seriously
hurt. Tho damage to the house and
furniture was covered by insurance.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-24
House Party at Newry.

House Party at NeWry.
A Newry correspondent of the Augusta
Herald writes that papor rs follows
"The homo of Mr.. and Mrs. j. III. Bryan
at Newry, has been the scene Of many
gaieties during the past ton days. Here
house party has been gathered enjoy
ing the delightful climate of this pretty
little village and hospitablo home. Those
present were the Misses Julia Hal
Bryan, Josie Summerall, of Augusta
Miss Itie White, of Atlanta; Mrs. j. b.
Brown and Mrs. d. A. Ledbetter, of An.
derson; Mr.. r. j. Lummey, of Darling.
ton; Mr.. MoCarley, of Louisiana; Mr.. j,
b. Brown, of Atlanta, and Mr.. Joe
Brown, of Anderson.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-24
Farmers Institute Mectinu.

by invitation of tho Oconco County
Alliance tho Farmers Institute Of Clcm-
son Agricultural College will be hold at
Bounty Land on Friday, August I'd. The
meeting will bo opened at 10 o'clock a..
m. There will bo number of promi-
mont speakers from tho college, and tho
meeting will be made both interesting
and instructive. The public is cordially
invited to attend, and it is especially
desired that tho ladies DO present with
well-fillcd baskets. A. ii. Ellison,
Chairman of Committee.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-24
Prof. J. L. Mann Resigns.

Prof. J. L. Mann Resigns.
Florence Times, July II: "Prof. j. L..
Mann has resigned the superintendency
of the oity schools. His resignation was
tendored this morning and has been
accepted, which means that the schools
Of Florence suffer distinct loss. The
schools under his management during
the past three years havo reached high
point in efficiency, and as matter of
fact, are among tho very best in tho State.
The news of his resignation is received
with genuine regret by Florence people.
Prof. Mann resigns in order to take a
course of study in Germany, and it is his
purpose to leave next month. Quito re-
comfy ho decided to take this step. He
will take tho degree of Ph. d., and will
spend some further time in travel"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-24
Art for tho Exposition.

Mrs. Robert Leo Honour, of Charles
ton, arrived in Walhalla Tuesday ovon-
ing to opon studio for tho preparation
of an art exhibit for tho Charleston Ex-
position. She is stopping at tho Wal
halla Hotel. We bcspoak for her cor
dial welcome and trust sho may receive
earnest support and corporation in hcl
laudablo work for tho Woman's Depart
mont of tho Exposition. A rare oppor-
tunity is thus Afforded of exploiting tho
beautiful in art from our county.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-24
Thousands Sent into Exile.

Every year n largo number of poor suf-
forers whose lungs arc sore and rackcd
with coughs arc urged to go to another
climate. But this is costly and not al
ways sure. Don't be an oxilo whom DIR.
Kings Now Discovery for consumption
will oure you at homo. It's tho most in.
fallible medicine for coughs, colds and
all throat and lung Diseases OH earth.
The first dose brings relief. Astound-
ing cures result from persistent use.
Trial bottles FREQ ut all drug stores in
the county. Prico 500. and 81. Every
bottle guaranteed.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-24
WOODMEN OF THE WORLD
To Picnic at Reeders Ford, Near Oakway.
Senator McLaurin will Speak.

We are requested TO announce that on
Friday, August 9th, Hickory Camp, No.
104, Woodmen Of the World, of Fair Play,
will picnic at tho Reoder Ford, near Oak
way. Everybody is cordially invited,
including noighboring camps, to como
with we'll fillod baskets. Senator John
l.. McLaurin has promised his many
friends to DO present and rondor an ac-
count of his Stewardship for tho last four
years rs United States Senator Thcro
will also bo speeches by prominent Wood
mon. Tho brass band of Lavonia, Ga,
will rondor music for tho occasion.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-24
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

CEALED PROPOSALS will DO received
- by tho undersigned Committee until
NJ odona the deense oeense 'e Coty Court
House, according to plans aud speoiflca-
tions now to be seon at the Office of Archi-
toct T.. II. Mccullough. Tho Committee
rosorvo tho right to reject any and all
bids. VIM. j. STRIBLING,
Chairman,
A. p. CRISP,
2030 j. w. HOLLEMAN.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-24
Food Changed TO Poison.

Putrcfying food in tho intestlncs pro-
duces effects like those of arsenic, but
DR.. Kings New Life Pills expcl tho poi
sons from cloggcd bowels, gently, easily
but surely, curing constipation, bilious
ness, sick headache, fovcrs, all liver, kid
ney and bowel troubles. Only 25c. at
all drug stores in tho county.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-24
The Alkahost.

On Tuesday afternoon the Alkahost
Lyceum System, through Mr.. X. E. Ed
wards, effected q local organization in
Walhalla with fifty mcmbers. A meet
ing was hold at the rooms of tho Noun
tain City Club and tho following officers
were elected II. r.. Jaynes, President;
j. NJ Ward, Vice Prcridont; w. L. Vcr-
ner, Treasurer; V. l.. Norman, Manager.
The Advisory Committee consists of tho
above named officers and Mr.. James
Thompson.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-24
DON'T Let Them Suffer.

ing and burning cczoma and other skin
diseases, but Bucklon's Arnica Salvo
heals the raw sores, e1pels inflammation,
leaves tho skin without n scar. Clean,
fragrant, cheap; there's no salvo on earth
as good. Try it. Cure guaranteed.
Only 25c. at all drug stores in tho county.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-24

Mothers who havo always so dreaded
the approach of hot weather whom they
have tcething babe, should not forget
that TEETInNA counteracts and ovor-
comes the effects of hot weather OH chill
dren, keeps them in healthy condition
and makes teething easy. TEE1IIINA
costs only 25 cents per box at druggists
or mail 25 cents to G.. j. Moffott, NJ. d.,
st. Louis, Mo.
For sale by DR.. j. w. Boil.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-24
Dispensers Salaries Increased.

On Tuesday of last week tho State Dis
ponsary Board met and rcarranged the
salaries of dispensers in tho various
towns of tho State. In no case was tho
salary reduced. The increase was mado
OH q basis of increased sales during tho
year 1900 and the first half of 1901. The
salary of tho dispenser at Seneca was
raised from $50 to 500 per month; at
Walhalla from $40 to $45.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-24
Keys Found.

Keys Found.
On this wednesday, morning at ton
o'clock a largo bunch of keys was found
on Main street in front OF Pitchford's 9
the keys by calling at our office, identify
ing keys and paying for this notice.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-24

A bad complexion gonorally results
from inactive livor and bowels. In all
such cases DoWitts Little Early Risers
produce gratifying results. j. w. Boil.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-24
Farmers Mutual Insurance Association.

Farmers Mutual insurance Association.
All members of the Farmers Mutual
Insurance Association arc requested to
meet at Walhalla on the 9th Of August,
1901, at 10 o'clock.
NJ r., Cox prepilont
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-24
1t is Simply Stuff.

When scon Tuesday morning Mr.. Laus-
torcr smilingly replied to a question,
Eyes, have a son Abort and ono named
Rudolph" lie was shown tho clipping
from tho Void. His wife read it and
said there was nothing in it.
Last winter Mr.. Laustcror was handed
similar statement from Knoxville pa
per, and tho clipping was somewhat Of
an "od song to him. He said ho did
not understand why tho report was being
circulated, and doubts if his son and tho
person claiming to bo Albert w. Laustorer
arc tho same. ri can 500 no reason for
my son to make such statcmont, and
do not believe it is hc who is doing it,
Tho whole thing is simply stun and thoro
is no othing in it," When Mrs. T.austcror
read tho clipping sho said it was almost
tho same thing as she read some six or
scvcn months back, and that there was
no truth in it SO far as they were con
ccrncd. They expect thor son Rudolph
to visit them some time in tho future.
Mr.. Iaustorcr has lived i'm Walhalla
about year and has boon an exemplary
citzon. llo is a thorough German and
roads no English. lie lived in Louisville
somo clcvon years, and tho people know
him, and he has heard from there, having
written after his attention was first called
to tho reports. Tho authorities did not
credit tho statement at all, and advised
him to pay no attention whatovor to it.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-07-24
oooneo Singing Convention.

F"SV'sV V'WH'UU SVIvvhNVH' - N N Il..I ~
The 0conee County Singing Conven-
ton will meet at the Baptist church In
Westminster on Saturday, August Sd, at
10 O'Clock sharp, fast time. All Sunday
schools and ohoirs invited to send dele.
gates. Norton Cox, Secretary.
County papers please COPY.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-08
STRIKERS ORDERED BACK.
New York Central Must Meet De
mands of Machiplsts,

Toronto, Ont, June 7.-At the 1nterna-
tional Association of Machinists' Con-
vention, the action of the men employed
in the shops of the New York Central
Railroad, at Depew, was taken up for
The officials were very
reticcnt in regard to the matter, but
it was learned that the convention de-
ridcd to order the strikers to return to
work pending arbitration of the trouble.
1t was conceded that the men at De-
pew had 4 grievance, but that their ac-
ton in going out was precipitate, in
sufficient notice being given to their en-
ploycrs of their intention.
In the event of the New York Cen
trail not complying with the demands of
the men, general strike on the whole
system may be ordered.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-08
TALK OF STRIKE AT ROGERS.
Union Men Would Refuse Work
Coming From Erie Railroad.

Paterson, June Although work at
the Rogers Locomotive Works has bare
" started there is talk Of a strike there
among the boiermakers. The new Com
puny has received a number of old en-
gincs from the Erie Railroad to repair.
The union men say that the Erie simply
sent them to the locomotive works here
because of the strike of the boilermakers
in the Erie shops. The boilermakers
have not decided vet what to do, al
though meeting has been held on the
matter.
The boilcrmakcrs cmploye. by Samuel
Smiths Sons in this city are on strike in
consequence of an order from the union,
because Eric Railroad work is being
done by the MesSrs. Smith. the men
did not want to strike, but they mad to
obey the mandate of the union. They
have sent a communication to headquar-
tiers, saying that the work being done
at the Smith works was contracted for
before the Erie strike began and that
therefore they should be allowed to finish
it. The union will send representative
to this city to investigate the matter.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-08
Strikes q Rich Find,

Il was troubled for several years with
chronic Indigestion and nervous de bility,"
writes f. J Green. OF Lancaster, N. H.,
mo remedy helped me until gan US
Ing Electric Bitters, which did me more
good than all the medicines evar used
They have also kept my wife In excellent
health for years. She says Electric Bit.
tiers are Just splendid for female troubles,
that they are q grand tonic and invlgora-
tor for weak, run down women. No other
medicine Gun take its plsce in our faulty
Try them, Only 50c. Satisfaction guar.
auteed by N. b. Danforth.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-08
FIRM SAYS No STRIKE.
Official Of James Smith Company De
MES Plant is Crippled.

Philadelphia, June 7.--One of the
officials of the james Smith Woollen
Machinery Company, Nos. All to All
Race street, takes exception to the
statements issued by the striking Ma
rhinists' Union, in which it was claimed
that the plant was crippled for the time.
This official said
1--WE have never been pettioned for
any time or monetary concession either
by our men individually, collectively Or
by any of the machnists unions or rep
rcscntatives thereof
I'VE granted all of our employees in
our shops voluntarily concession Of
hours with full pay, which contribution
on our part was unanimously accepted
and for which we were thanked and con-
graduated. Within forty-eight hours
after this contribution on our part TWEEN
ty-sevcn employees out of total of over
200 walked out of our plant. thereby for
feiting their positions. The positions
have been filled satisfactorily to our
selves; no strike exists against this COM
pany, and we are in no way crippled by
the action of these few men,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-08
COAL, MINERS PEACE PLAN.

COAL MINERS PEACE PLAN.
Shamokin, June IA movement to
organize a Central Grievance Committee
at each colliery Of the Ninth United Mine
Workers District was started last night
by representatives of the 1900 employees
of the Cameron colliery. An Executive
Committee Of four will have charge of
presenting the grievances of the men to
the mining officials. The purpose Is to
avoid petty strikes and prevent friction
between employer and employees. In
side Of month the 10000 workmen Of
the district will be represented by the
committees.
AMALGAMATED ASSO-
CITATION SESSION.
Milwaukee. June 7--Further discus
sion on the report Of the Constitution
Committee occupied the attention of the
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel
and Tin Workers today. Changes in this,
connection pertain chiefly to the interna-
tiona workings Of the association, and
have not been made public.
The conference between manufacturers
and the Amalgamated Association over
the iron scale will be held on June IS.
No decision has been made as to the
location Of the conference. but it is GER
tain that it will not be held in Milwau-
kee. Some more central city probably
will be selected.