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The Florence daily tribune., 1901-07-02
Three Days of Amusement and
Hiiarity. for Florence.

July 3 Balloon ascension at 6 p. m
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-04-17
Very Old and Probably Valuable.

Sapphire, N. c., April 15.-Editors
Courier: Will you please tell mo when
our government commenced tho coinage
of copper cents? have very old one
and am anxious to find another like it,.
Mr. Q. +. Hudson, of Greenvillo county,
South Carolina, plowcd this ono up near
his homo some time since. 1t was made
in 1922 and is as largo as our present sill
ver half-dollar. On tho front sido is a
woman's head, hair tied up in bow at
back of neck. Over hor head is tho one
word Liberty" 10. c.
Copper cents were not coined by the
United States until tho year lT02-thrce
years after tho ratification of the Con
stitution. This coin, therefore, cannot
have been issued by tho general govern
ment. Massachusetts and Virginia issued
local coins prior to 1922, but there is no
mention of tho copper cent having been
coined by either. The word Liberty"
on this coin would indicate that it is OF
American origin, and it is highly broba-
bic that it was issued as local currency
by ono of the colonies. England issued
hcr first copper coin (pcnny) in 1907
five years aftor tho United States govern
mcnt authorized the coinage of the cop
per ccnt.-Ed. Courier.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-04-17
The News from Speeds Creek.

Speeds Creek, April 18.-The health
of this community is good at present.
The grip has subsidcd.
There are some few who have some
corn and cotton planted. There will be
no moro planting done for a few days
owing to tho recent rains.
Mr.. Newton Brown, while helping to
movo heavy sill, got his middle finger
caught undcr it, mashing the finger off.
He has been suffering great pain.
Mr.. VIM. Campbell, one of our ener-
gotic farmers, has tho contract to mac
adamize his section of road leading from
Mr.. McLees's gin to Sitton's MILL He
has already done some magnificent work.
RcY. r. w. Nelson will supply the
lIopcwell Baptist church tho remainder
of this year. IIo will preach on the first
Sunday and Saturday before in zach
month.
The Sunday school at IIepsibah has
recently been reorganizcd and new off,
GERS elected. Mr. John Sanders is the
new superintendent and Mr.. Lawrence
Phillips, secretary and treasurer. now
organ has been purchased for the church
and it is their desire to dispose of the
ono formerly used.
Rev. ID. w. 1Iiott breaches at Hepsibah
every fourth Sunday and Saturday be-
fore at II o'clock.
Mrs Ella Heron, Of Columbia, who has
boon in i'll health for some time, will
spend tho summer with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. ID. j. Morgan. ID.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-04-17
NEWS IN AND AROUND WESTMINSTER.
Mrs. P. M. England Critically llI-Local Para
graphs Around the Town.

Westminster, April 1e.-Mrs @. E.
Mason and little daughters visited the
family of Col. r. e. Mason last week.
Mr.. Howell visited DIR. Burt Mitchell
recently.
Mrs. z. M. England was taken sick
vory suddenly Saturday. Drs. McClana
nan and Walker arc in attendance. Mr.
b. M. England, of Habershan1 county
Georgia, has arrived, and all of her chill
dren are at her bedside.
Mrs. f. @. Mcconnell, of Lynchburg
va, and Miss Emma Mcconnell, of Mt
Airy, Ga, arc visiting Mr.. George Nc
Connoll, manager of tho Westminster
Inn.
Miss Dovie Duke is visiting her sister
Mrs. j. L. Gaines.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Sloan, of Walhalla
visited Mrs. p. NJ. England Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Waite and daughter
of Union, are visiting MI. Alfred Tan
nory.
Rev. r. l.. Stanley. of Tennessee, for
merly in charge of the Chapel Car
preached two eloquent sermons in til,
Baptist church last Sunday.
Mr.. w. X. Tannery, of Return, cam,
to Westminster last week, and he ane
his brother, A. w. Tannery, visited Mr.
5. T.. Tanncry, of Tugaloo, and thor,
enjoyed weeks fishing. 1t was pleas
ant for thcso agod mon to be together
engaged in "reminiscences of tho Civi
war, in which they had fought.
DR.. w. II. Mcclure, who was painful,
injured by fall last week, is improving
Mrs. Jane Werner, of Retreat, is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. w. D. Lesly, thi
week. Miss Daisy Foster, hor grand
daughter, accompanied her.
Mr. G. w. Traylor is having his house
rcpaintcd by Mr.. Frank Williams.
Mr.. w. p. Anderson, who has bee,
very sick for the past two weeks, is con
vacscing rapidly. j. M.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-04-17
News from Jocassoe Valley.

Jocassce, April 15.-Messrs. John NJ.
Grow, John II. Whitmire, Robt d. Tai
10y, Samuel l.. Grow, Jas. II. Whitmire,
j. II. A. Cash, j. Matt Whitmire, II. Il.
Talley and John B. Mckinney have COM
pletcd fine pasture fence. 1t cncloses
large range in which to pasture thcir
stock. 1t cost a good deal of hard labor
to split the rails, and wc hope it will
prove beneficial to them.
Mr.. j. II. Cash has gone to Grecnvillc
to attend court this week.
Mr.. George Chapman killed maddog
last week at Mr.. James a. Robcrtson's.
Mad ogs arc plentiful in this section.
MI. j. G. Lanning's dog went mad a
few days ago and was killed by colorcd
man, Allen Rogers, who lives at tho Sit
ton place.
MI Lee Grow, of Jocassco, has fine
girl at his house.
Mr.. John d. Hudson has moved his
shinglo mill out near Salem. lie is going
to do good work there.
Mr.. John II. Whitmiro is building a
fine two-story dwelling house. IIo cx-
poets to accommodate bOardcrs thissum-
mer.
People are busy planting corn this
week. Some planted corn in March and
it is likely they will have to roplant.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-04-17
A Thousand Tongues

Could not express the rapture of Annie
+. Springer, of 1926 Howard ST., Phila-
delphia, Pa, when she found that DIR.
Kings New Discovery for consumption
had completely cured hor of hacking
cough that for many years had made life
burden. All othor remedies and doc
tors could give her no help, but she says
Of this Royal Curc-''it soon removed
tho pain in my chest and 1 cow sleep
soundly, something can scarcely ro-
member doing before. l feel like sound
ing its praise thorought the Universe"
SO will every one who tries DR.. King IS
New Discovery for any trouble of the
throat, chest or lungs. Price SO cents
and $l.O0. Trial bottle free at all drug
stores in the county. Every bottle guar
antccQ
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-04-17
RichIand News Items.

Richland, April 15.-Mr and Mrs. j.
p. Stribling are in Grcenville this wcol.
Mr.. Dave Conger is visiting relatives
and friends at Richland this wecl1.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. l.. Coe, with Their
daughter Nell, spent last Monday night
with Mr.. NJ. II. Hughs and family. Mr.
Coo left on Tuesday morning, but Mrs
Coo and Miss Nell will spend week OF
moro with Mrs. Goes mother, Mrs. E.
L. IIughs, and other relatives before
they return to their homo at Blacksburg
S. G.
Mr.. II. II. Hughs, of Blacksburg, spent
Thursday night with his brother, Mr..
w. II. IIughs. Mr.. IIughs has con.
tract with the Southern to grade track
near Toccoa, Ga. IIo has been in this
business for nearly two years.
Mrs. j. r.. Burns and her son, Frank,
came up from Anderson on Saturday to
see her mother, Mrs. IIughs. She will
stay several days visiting relatives. Mrs
Burns has not been at tho old home
before in two years.
Dr.. Joe Land and his cousin, Miss
lSlanch Isbcll, of Fair Play, spent Satur.
day and Sunday with their cousin, Mrs
Matte Mcdonald.
Mr.. Barbour Shanklin, of Anderson
was in town this week.
Mcssrs. Frank Patterson and M. r.
IIughs arc rebuilding tho old Mauldir
mill for Mr. S. N. IIughs.
The RichIand Brick Company started
up their new plant to-day. The com
pany is delighted with their machinery
1t works to perfection.
No sickness nor marriages to report
this week. Youth.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-04-17
Appreciates the News.

Chester, April 15.-At one timo being
an employee of The Keowee Courier, and
highly approaching tho ability of its
editors, and recognizing the excellent
work of the mechanical department.,
naturally onjoy its visits and feel inter
ested in all those connected with it. l
especially appreciate the work of your
local correspondents. Being raised in
Oconee enjoy reading the news from
the different sections. Allow me to OK
press my hearty appreciation of the locals
from Richland, my old home; and let me
congratulate "Wilhelmina" ON the inter-
esting letters from that point. They are
tho first items / look for each week. /
would advise every man to place in the
tho hands of his family first Of all his
county paper. It is a potent influence
for good. 1 could hardly content myself
hero were it not for tho weekly visits of
The Courier.
noticed in your last issue an account
of the suppression of newspaper in
Cuba by the United States authorities on
account of the publication of cartoon
representing Cuba's present condition.
This is liberty with vengeance! Why
suppress Cuban newspaper for prac-
tico indulged in daily by the American
pressp 1t would seem that tho principle
of freedom and justice is somewhat on
the wane.
Oconee seems to bo coming to tho
front notice that she is to have now
Jail and Sheriff's residence, and cannot
see why she should not be ono of the
foremost counties in the State along all
limos. The farming lands of Oconee arc
hard to beat anywhere. Almost every
body in the county can hear tho whistle
of one of the three cotton mills-and
there will soon be another in operation.
Those mills furnish splendid markets for
all kinds of country produce and are
beneficial in many respects. l hope to
note rapid strides on progressive lines in
the future. Rhett r. Doyle.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-04-17
0akway News.

Oakway, April 15.-Rev. Basmorjoin, a
native of Armenia, who now resides at
Boston, Mass, made a very interesting
lecture at tho Baptist church Sunday
morning. He also filled the pulpit for
Rev. G. Wardlaw, and preached q very
instructive sermon from the 4th chapter
of Hebrews, latter part 4th verse. After
the sermon he sang "Nearer My God to
Thce" in the Armenian and Turkish
languages.
Miss Bessie Mattison, after an ex-
tended visit to friends in Bolton, Will
liamston and Pelzer, returned to her
homo, near here, last Thursday.
Miss Eva Reeder visited friends at
Tokeena the latter part of last week.
Prof. j. s. Jennings, of Horse Cove,
N. c., spent Sunday night in Oakway.
Mr.. w. w. Bearden, who has been in
Grecnville for the past two weeks, re-
turned homo Saturday.
Our Sheriff, B. r. Moss, and his
Deputy, w. j. Schrodor, were in town
ono day last week. ***
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-04-17
FOR LOVES SAKE
Young Man Kills Sweetheart and Then Him.
self-Parents Objected.

Summorvillo, Ca, April 10.-J. J..
Arringto and Miss Minnie Cleghorn
woro found dead on one of tho main
streets of the town yesterday afternoon
about 430. She was shot three or four
times through the breast and lived only
q few minutes. He was shot five times
through the breast and died immcdi-
ately.
Ho had been desperately in love with
her for some time, and they had mot on
the street and had boon talking for some
time, and it is supposed she had refused
to marry him, and he thereupon cmpticd
ono pistol at her, three or four shots talk
ing effect, and then emptied tho other
in himself, five shots taking effect. Two
pistols wore found near them.
She said to the first one who camo to
her:
"Oh, why did he do it?"
He was dead before any ono reached
them. They were 4 or s feet apart on
the ground.
Arlington was prominent young
druggist of this place, and Miss Cleg-
horn was the daughter of Capt. j. 5.
Clcghorn, who is ono of the most promi-
mont business men in this part of the
country.
The couple had been swoethearts for
years and is said that both were deeply
in love with each other. Miss Cloghorn' 8
parents objected strongly, it is said, to
their daughter marrying Mr.. Arlington.
Miss Clcghorn had finally broken the
engagement on account of her parents
objections and it is presumed that the
young man brooded over the matter
until his mind became unhinged.
Miss Cloghorn was strikingly beautiful
and was social favorite in Romo, Chat
tanooga, Atlanta and wherever she
visited. She Mas of the brunette typo,
with creamy complexion, dark eyes and
Juno-liko form. She was about 20 years
of ago,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-04-17
Letter to Doctor j. w. Bell,
Walhalla, S. G.

Dear Sir: 1t takes numerous visits from
statesmen to establish a paint agency in a
town. Several well painted sample houses
do tho business quickly, and, therefore,
in your town VIC intend to spend money
in FREE PAINT rather than on sales
mems visits.
Any house oWner who 8cnds us the
measurements Of his house will at once
receive tasty color combinations, and at
the same time VIC will tell him how many
gallons of paint VIC will give him T0l
nothing"
Our house was established in "57''
l'ccn making /" & NJ. Paint for thirty
years. Sold five million pounds last year
Ask any mercantile agency or bank abou,
our capital and reputation.
L. ~ NJ. Paint needs tho addition OF
linsccd oil, covers better and lasts longol
than white lead. You will be glad tina,
you investigated.
Very truly yours,
Longman Il Martinez. Paint Makers,
207 Pearl street, Now York City.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-04-17
chas. r. Webb Shot by M. |. CantrolI.

Tuesday morning about 10 o'clock Mr..
NJ. l.. Cantrell became involved in din;
Guilty with Chas. II. Webb at Carvcr's
shinglo mill, about mile from Wa
halla, and Webb was shot twice by ca
troll, one ball taking effect in tho lcIt
sido, ranging in aud toward tho back
the other striking the right hand at the
base of tho thumb. Tho attending ply
sician was unable to locate tho ball that
entered tho side. The othor was cut out
Of tho arm about two inches above the
wrist. There is a conflict of statements
as to the manner in which tho shooting
took place. Mr.. Cantrcll says he acted
in sclf-dcfonco and fired tho shots while
in the clutches of Webb. Cantroll has q
scar about two inches long on the back
OF his head, apparently made by being
struck with stick. Wobb's wounds arc
serious, but recovery is probable. lIo wat
resting comparatively easy this morning
Cantrcl tolcphonod to Sheriff B. r.
Moss, who wont immt diately to tho
scene OF the shooting, and Cantrcll sub
mittcd to arrest without resistance. Mr.
Cantroll is vory pcacoablo man, bears
| a good reputation, and tho affair is mncl
regretted.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-04-17

Louisville, though It lie their ultimate
intention to enter this city. Tho
promoters have already secured
road running from Port Royal, s. c.,
to Walhalla, s. O., ndyabout 400
miles of track will be constructed
from Walhalla in this direction.
One reason for building,the road,
according to Mr.. Bergstorm, is to get
coal from Kentucky and Tennessee
to Port Royal. He believes it will bo
the means of making Port Royal an
important seaboard point, Sand will
give ready market for thousands OF
tons of coal. $
Mr.. Bergstorm was formerly con-
heoted with the Union Pacific rail-
load. The business mon of Louis
vile think the road will be built.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-04-17
FROM PORT ROYAL TO LOUISVILLE.
Formerly Pacific Behind Syndicate
Build Railroad from Port LousviIeEngsh Capital
Backing the Scheme-Wl WaIhaIIa II Built sss


Louisville, KY, April 16.-Steps
are being taken to organize COM
pany here to incorporate tho Louis
vile and Port Royal Railroad. Olof
Bergstorm, of Gothenburg, Neb., one
of the promoters of the road, is here
and has called upon number of
business men. The matter was pre-
sentod to them, and it is likely the
company will be organized.
1t is understood that the railroad
is to be backed entirely by English
capital, and a local company is only
necessary to secure tho rights of way
and file tho necessary incorporation
papers.
The men who arc backing the road
propose to build it from Walhalla,
s. c., to q point in Kentucky near
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-04-17
HAYNE CIRCLE ENTERTAINED
Last Friday Afternoon by. Miss Daisy Strong.
Prizes Awarded.


Miss Daisy Strong entertained the Paul
Hayne Circle Of Walhalla in an elegant
and cordial manner at her home, on Fac.
a'ty Hill, on Friday afternoon last from
five to seven O'Clock.
Each member present was presented
by Miss Strong with the following pro.
gramme with blanks to be filled with the
names of woll-known authors:
AUTHORS WITH RHYMES FOR EACH.
Every one likes tho novels of--Scott
ana enjoys their intricate-plot.
Much for slavery's overthrow
was done by novel of Mrs.-Stowc.
Common things, from which the mind
turns,
We're idealized by the poot-Burns.
The polished prose- Of American--Irving
Of tho critics praise Is well-deserving
The valuable histories of-Bancroft
In every library should find a-loft.
Far away from the Dutch city-Lydon,
Lived and wrote in England tho poet
Dryden.
For simple nature there's little-hopo
In tho polished verses of English-Popc
OF German classics one strong-pillar,
With his dramas and lyrics, is famous
Schiller.
At least one poem of English-G
In the peoples heart will long hold
sway.
Other poets hold the attention-tenser
Than ho, called "tho poot's poet"-
Spencer.
An epicure's pleasure is eating-venison
A poetic souls is reading-Tonnyson.
Strong and fine, though oft rugged and
-frowning
Is the verse of the English poot-Brown
ing.
Good to read in tho chimnoy-corne
Are the bright and witty essays Of
Warmer.
Methods of science study wore-shaker
BY the great, though unfinished work o.
Bacon.
Genial and gontle, without prido or
Was the quaint and witty ossayst-
Othor poets there are far-wittier;
Mono more pure and good than Now
England Whittier.
After.tho blanks in the programme had
been filed as bost they could, they were
taken charge of b. Miss Alice Strong
the critic, who awarded tho prizes to
those who had filed tho greatest mum
Dor of blanks correctly. Miss Ida McCol
Tough was awarded the prize, n beauti
full Battenburg lace collar. Tho consola
tion prize was given to Miss Hattie
Legare. Dainty refreshments wero thor
served.
The Circle dispersed to thoir respec-
tive homes after having enjoyed ono OF
the most pleasant and entertaining occa
sions in its history.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-04-17
The Ladies' Prayer Meeting.

During Rev. o. j. Copeland's revival
meeting in Walhalla last September a
ladies' INSTRUMENTATION prayer mcot-
ing was begun and is still being held
weekly, on Friday afternoons. The ayor-
ago attendance is about twelve, and thoy
all testify that each meeting is season
of enjoyment and refreshing because of
the presence of Him in whose namo they
meet, At each meeting a leader is
sclectod for the next The loador for
this week is Mrs. n. l.. Fant or Mrs.
Grace Beard. Subject for consideration,
Conversion" The IL Getting will be hold
at the home Of Mrs. j. S. Floyd. Ladies',
young and old, of all denominations, arc
aGectionately invited to attend. The
burden of our prayer is for great and
glorious revival of religion in all tho
churches and homes of our town. Who
could stand aloof and withhold rheir help
in time of such great need of tho out
pouring of the Holy Spirit? ~
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-04-17
Sunday School Convention.

The Sunday School Convention of the
Beaverdam Baptist Association will con
vene with Cross Roads Sunday school OF
Saturday before the first Sunday in May
and continue through Sunday. Every
Sunday school is urged to send delegate
Program will appear next wcok. Morn
ing and afternoon sessions both days.
T. NJ. Elrod,
j. w. Stribling,
G. Wardlaw,
Committee.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-04-17
Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident, of which Mr..
John Oliver, of Philadelphia, was the
subject, is narrated by him as follows
My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunkcn,
tongue coated, pain continually in back
and sides, no appetite gradually grow
ing weaker day by day. Three physi-
clans had given mo up. Fortunately, a
friend advised trying Electric Bittcrs,
and to my great JOY and surprise, the
first bottle made decided Improvement.
l continued their use for throo weeks
and am now we'll man. l know they
saved my life and robbed tho grave of
another victim. No ono should fail to
try them. Only so cents per bottle at
all drug stores in tho county.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-04-17
White Man Killed by a Negro.

Spartanburg, April 14.-IIarrison Dur
ham, aged 10 years, son of Deputy Mar
shall Mark G. Durham, was killed yester-
day by negro, Joe Mills, near Landrum.
Tho quarrel was about farm work. Ian
drum is near the famous Dark Corner,
and tho tragedy is almost sure to result
in terrible rctribution. Mark Durham,
father of tho boy, is brave and influon-
tial man, famous for avcnging grievances.
News from I.andrum is that death is cer-
tain if tho negro is caught. Dark Cor
nor is aroused. Bill Durham, uncle of
Harrison, and Bill Fisher, wero killed in
shotgun battle with State constables
two years ago.
Charles M. Schwab has been elected
President Of tho billion dollar Stcel com
panY.