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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-10-22
Blown Up by Dynamite.

Anderson. October 1O.-A premature
dynamite explosion at the rock quarry
at Portman Shoals, about TO- so this morn.
ing, killed James Tobin, white, superin.
tendent of the quarry, and Sam Oglesby
negro laborer. Joe Whitner and John
Robinson, negro laborers, were slightly
injured. - Tobin had force of hands
at work getting out stone to be used in
the masonry in the dam, now nearly com
pleted. A hole had been drilled in a
rock and this was being filled dynamite
preparatory to blasting The dynamite
was in the shape of cartridge and il
was the custom to use six or eight in
each hole.
Mr.. Tobin was directing the operation
and was standing directly over the hole
with the cartridges in his hand. Oglesby
was ramming them down with wooden
crowbar, but the wooden instrument did
not give satisfaction, and he laid it aside
and began using an iron drill to force the
cartridges down. It is supposed the iron
drill struck against the stone and caused
a spark, which ignited the dynamite and
caused the explosion, which was fright
ful. Mr.. Tobin was blown upward and
backward and fell several feet away.
The top of his face was blown off and he
was otherwise terribly mangle'' Death
was instantaneous. The negro, Oglesby,
was bruised and torn from the chest
downward, but lived about two hours
after the accident The other negroes
were hurt by tho flying stones and the
concussion, but their injuries are not
serious.
Mr.. Tobin's remains were shipped to
his home at Norwich, Conn, for burial.
He was about 80 years old and leaves q
wife and daughter at his home in Con-
necticut.
The negro Oglesby's body was carried
to Seneca for interment.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-10-22
reaeher Shoots Trustees, Then suicides.

Grand Forks, N. D., October 10. lin a
quarrel between a school teacher and the
board of trustees at Altoona, a little sta.
ton on the Canadian line, several per.
sons have been shot. One of them is
dead and five others are dying.
The school is near little village In
the tbiclxly. settled part of the valley
which has n population of but few hun
dred people. The settlers are Menno-
mites, who have lived in the vicinity Tor
years. The school has been in charge of
a Mennonite teacher named HilleY
Toewes. There has been some dissatis-
faction with the management of the
school. and this has led to a great deal
of bad feeling in the community.
Three members of tho board of trus-
tees met at the school house during
school hours to talk the trouble over
with the teacher. Hot words were ex-
changed, and suddenly Toewes drew his
revolver aud shot down the three trus-
tees. He then rushed into the school
house, where he shot Kehlers two
daughters, aged and 10 years, through
the body. They will die. The 11-year-
old daughter of Rempt was then attacked,
but the bullet struck her, in the arm,
breaking the bone. Then suicide fol.
lowed.
There has never been strike of such
far-reaching consequences as the present
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-10-22
FARM FOR SALE.

II WILL SELL, to the highest bidder,
j. at Walhalla, salesday in November
next, my farm, known as the Mitchell
place, on Oconee creek, seven miles from
Walhalla, containing AIT acres-50 acres
tion. This will be divided and sold in
three tracts. Plats of same can be seen
on day of sale. The place can be treated
for at private sale previous to above date.
Terms: One-third cash; balance on any
reasonable time to suit purchaser. Pur-
chaser to pay for papers.
b. +. SLOAN,
Seneca, South Carolina.
October 1, 1902. 40-44
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-10-22
NOT ICE. .

Seneca, S. c., September 1st, 1902.
Owing to the death of our senior part
ner, Mr.. M. w. Coleman, all the business
will be wound up this fall and a final
settlement of his estate made, and all
outstanding debts will be closed up.
We will thank you to settle up
promptly and avoid any complications
that may arise.
The business will be in our hands for
settlement until 10th of December and we
are authorized to make settlements and
give receipts, after that time it passes
out of our hands. Please give this your
careful attention.
Oblige yours truly,
M. w. COLEMAN & co.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-10-22
SOWING WHEAT IN THE SOUTH.
With Proper Preparation and Fertllzing 1t Can
Be Made Profitable Business.


aroused too fully to the Importance
of planting considerable area of
their farming lands in wheat during
the next sixty days, particularly in
all those sections where our lands are
favorable to it's growth and profita.
BILE development.
The price of provisions and all
KINDS of commodities used on the
farm are continually advancing in
price. Provision bills within the
past twelve months have almost
been prohibitory to the farmer who
has been heretofore depending upon
his cotton crop to pay for supplies
and all other costs for the operating
expenses of his farm. The prices
for which we are forced to sell our
cotton is not on parity with the
high prices which we have to pay
for the things that have been bought.
The margin of difference has been
too heavy in favor of the seller of
such commodities as we have been
in the habit of buying, reducing the
margin of profit on our money crop
to about the cost of production. We
could better afford to run the all
cotton system on basis of 6 cents
for that staple two years ago at the
prices then prevailing for supplies,
than to buy provisions at the pres.
ent prices and sell our cotton for 8
cents. The crop of cotton this
year has been short in most sections
OF the cotton belt, taking into con-
sideration especially the shortness of
the staple. Ordinarily farmers are
quite busy with their cotton during
the time that should be taken ND in
preparing their lands for wheat.
This trouble, however, will not be
on us this fall, and nothing short of
Indifference will stand in the way of
icing able to plant a goodly area Of
Hland on every farm in this valuable
grain crop. The first question of
prime Importance to decide, is
whether or not the crop can be
made a profitable one by giving it
that attention which is necessary to
secure the best results. The question
of an extensive area is not impor-
tant. A few acres properly prepared
and highly fertilized will turn out a
heavier yield than double the num-
Der of acres on poorly prepared land
with little or no fertilizers. The
general unfamiliarity of our people
with this crop renders it necessary
to discuss in detail many of the i'm
portant features essential in making
an effort to secure the best results.
This | shall endeavor to cover as
fully as possible in this article.
There are. many successful wheat
growers in the South annually turn
ing out as heavy yields per acre as Is
made on the best lands in the great
wheat regions Of the west. The
possibilities of our southern soils to
meet competition from any section
has been fully established not only
by experiments, but by hundreds of
practical farmers in yearly yields of
the different crops planted. No
man should ever become discouraged
in making an earnest, active effort
to provide the food crops necessary
for sustaining all the requirements of
his family and farm animals. 1t is
the key note to successful farming in
the south where conditions not only
render diversified farming possible,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-10-22
Valuable Farm for Sale.

GITUATE on Cane creek, miles west
house Sc Monntaip M road road ''s Contains ~ uIR W
acres, two-story dwelling house, good
barns, stables and outhouses; 10 acres
bottom land and 10 acres upland in Guilt
walton. Well timbered; good water.
Same known as the homestead of the
late w. j. Neville. For terms apply to
r. T. JAYNES,
Walhalla, s. @.
September 1, 1902. 3m.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-10-22
LAND FOR SALE.

NNE TRACT, 2O4 acres, whereon b.
~ Q. Crawford now lives, two miles
east of Clemson College, and adjoining
lands of same, good dwelling, barn, etc.
One tract, wood land, about 80 acres, one
mile southwest of Pendleton, S. @. Fol-
prices call and see or address "
j. j. SITTCN, AGENT,
35.42 PendIeton. 8. C..
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-10-22

Henry Jones, colored, was hanged a
ElbertOn, Ca, last Friday for crimiually
assaulting white woman in Elber
county in September.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-10-22

New York is threatened by water
famine as well as a coal famine, for coal
is used to pump the water into city.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-10-22
TRESPASS NOTICE,

IN to fish, hunt, cut timbers, or tres
pass in any other way on the lands of
the undersigned. Any person or persons
disregarding this notice will be punished
to the full extent of the law.
w. ii. Land, G. r. Moore,
j. S. Callas, Edward Calias,
Posey Bottoms.
October 8, 1902. 41-44#
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-10-22

Henry Jones, colored was hanged at
Elberton, Ca, October 10, for crimnally
assaulting white woman in that county
in September,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-10-22
TRESPAss NOTICE.

A LII persons are hereby forewarned
IA not to trespass upon any of the
lands of the undersigned in any manner
whatever. Hunting fishing and QUITTING
timber especially prohibited. Any one
disregarding this notice will be prosecu-
ted to the fullest extent of the law.
James ii. Whitmire, w. G. Hodges.
j. II. Cash, John Nj. Grow.
Emma Whitmire, s. l.. Crow.
October 8, 1902. 41-44#
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-10-22

NOTICE OF FINAL, SETTLEMENT
In AND DISCHARGE.--NOT is
hereby given that the undersigned will
make application to ID. A. Smith, Esq,
Judge of Probate for Oconee county, in
the State of South Carolina, at his
Office at Walhalla Court House, on
Saturday, the 25th day of October, 1902,
at IL O'Clock in the forenoon. or as soon
thereafter as said application can be
heard, for leave to make final settle.
meut and discharge of the estates of
Thomas A. Patterson and Adaline Pat.
terson, deceased. w. III. DOYLE,
Administrator of the Estates of Thomas
A. Patterson and Adaline Patterson,
deceased.
September "a, 1902. 39-43
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-10-22
Executors Sale of Per-
SonaI Propertv.

WTE WILL sell, at the homestead of
w John T.. Liddell, deceased, on
Keowee river. all the personal property
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4th, 1902. Said
property consists of Household Goods,
one Wagon, one Mule, two shares in
Seneca Cotton Mill, (preferred stock),
q quantity of rent Corn, Fodder, Hay,
etc. Terms: CASH.
i. SLOAN,
j. E. LIDDELL,
Executors John t. Liddell, deceased.
Seneca, S. c., Oct. Is, 1902. 42-44
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-10-22

The farmers convention at Macon, Ga.
last week urged the cultivation of silk.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-10-22
Notice to TrGSpassers.

NOTICE is hereby given that all per-
~ sons are forbidden to enter upon my
lands for hunting, fishing or any other
trespass. j. b. PALMER.
October 1, 1902. 40-43
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-10-22

Electric heat is being used very largely
to replace coal in many places.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-10-22

CONTRACT FOR STEWARD The
" County Commissioners will let, on
Friday, November z, 1902, at their office,
in the Court House at Walhalla, s. c.,
the contract for. Steward of Poor Farm
for 1908. Steward will be required, If so
desired by the Board, to receive and
work the county chain gang. Board
bids. None but sealed bids will be
received, which may be handed in any
time by day of letting. Applicants must
give number in family, and their ages.
s. M. POOL, Supervisor.
October s, 1902. 41.44
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-10-22

There has never been strike of such
far-reaching consequences as the present
coal strike.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-10-22
Mexican
Mustang
Limimnemt

Never fas-not even in the most aggravated cases.
Cures caked udder in COWS quicker than any known
remedy. Hardly o disease peculiar to muscle, skin
or joints that cannot be cured by it.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-10-22

MONEY TO LEND.--we can lend
lEl money ON first mortgages on Inn
proved farms ut per cent interest on
sums of 81, 900 and over, and per cent
interest on sums of less than 81 900. No
commissions charged. Borrower only
pays for Investigating title, drawing and
recording papers.
JAYNES & SHELoR.
September 10, 1902. 3T46
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDI-
IN TORS.--Al persons indebted TO the
estate of Frederick III, Brandt, deceased,
are hereby notified to make payment TO
the undersigned, and all persons having
claims against said estate will present
the same, duly attested, within the time
prescribed by law or be barred.
MENA BRANDT,
Administrative of the Estate of Freder-
iok III. Brandt, deceased.
October 8, 1902. 41-44
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-10-22

Mexican Is tho best on the mari fol-
Mustang Lininent 1tkeepshorses andmassn oonditidn
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-10-22
A toad under
a harrow

suffers moro than the faithful horse
is tortured with Spavins, Swinney, Harness
res, Sprains, etc. Most horse owners know this
and apply the kind of sympathy that heals, known
far and wide as
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-21
CITY eReWrlEs.

There are undelvered telegrams at the
Office OF the Western Union Telegraph COM
pany for Hattie Fawcett, j. b. Propst, Ar
thur Axtell, Mrs H. s. Putnam, Edna Gas
ton (colored) c. A. Carter II. 10. King, w.
d. Caldwell.
The Ladies Circle. Woodmen OF the
World, win give an entertainment ut Gale
DOMAIN hall tomorrow evening, An excel
lent vocal and Instrumental program has
been prepared.
The Jewish residents OF this city viii
unite IN giving an anair at an early date
home, located at New Orleans The ar
rangements committee will meet at Monte.
fore hail at $3.50 O'clock this afternoon.
Dick Bowling camp will meet this even
ing al 3 o'clock In their hail Interesting
matters Will be presented and large at
tendance Is desired All eX-Confederates
and friends cordially invited
There win be special meeting Of the
Sharks club at their hall today at 4;30
o'clock, by order Of the president, Fred
Mundes.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-21
personal. MENTION.

Mr. and Mrs. Myra Tobin Heth have
tleir niece, Mrs. r ". Scott, win them
fer the holidays. wac wa be p.eased 90 see
her friends ~ 1903 Dall4s avenue.
Miss Mary Lawson OF Courtney Is visit
Ing friends It 1909 Pease avenue. aud will
remain during tle Christmas holidays.
Mrs. Nicholas Cahall Reed is here from
New York 10 spend the winter WIN her
son, Mr.. John Arcner Read, NJ l-o2 Whlher
avenue.
Mr. Theodore Fulton will epend Christmas
IN Chicago with his friend, Mr.. Preston
pohbins.
Mr.. e. Cecil seaman has returned from
the University Of the South, at Sewauee,
Tenn, to spend the holidays nj home.
Misses Ethel aud 9laacne Bettison, the
will leave the city Tuesday morniug, De
cenlber % for Retugio, Texas. where they
will spend two months with relatives.
Miss Jennie Glass is home from San An
tonic college and Nessrs. James and George
CLASS are nome from the Agricultural aud
Mechanical college at Bryan to spend the
holidays with their parents, MI. aud Mrs.
George l.. Glass.
Judge r. NJ Brown Of Bay City is in
town and leaves today on the international
and Great Northern fast mail for Evans
VILE Ind, wheIe he will visit his brother
during the huldsys
Mr. r. j. sullivan Of the Texas City I'm
provenient conppny leaves today 10y tho
International and Great Northern for Chi
cago TO spend the holidays with relatives.
Nieesrs. Louis Weber and NJ. Seltz LEFT
yesterday on the International ana Greai
Northern fast malt for st. Louis
Mr. j. h. Slmp left yesterday via the
international ana Great Northern fol
Washington, Ind.
Mrs, r.. n. Lowing left yesterday fol
Strubcnyille OHIO, 10 spend the holidays
Mr. II. H. Foster OF san Antonio Is II
the city visiting his mother, Mrs. Margaret
Hadley Foster and leaves today via the
international and CirvAt Northern on
business "trip To Chicago.
Mr. w c Stamps leaves today by the
International and Great Northern Tor
holiday trip to his old home at Knoxville
Tenn.
Mr.. ]. II. Baker leaves today for Flor
ence, $, c., via the International and GreaI
Northern. Mr.. Baker expects to return
next month with a number OF relatives
who will make this c5ty their future home
Mrs. T. NJ Eison and John II. Myers
leave today via the International anI
Great Northern for Memphis, Tenn, &
spend the holidays.
oswald Wilson, wife snd son, Harold, re
turned TO their home In Houston yesterda!
after u three weeks stay IN washing
ton, d. c.
q. G. Kelly, a prominent attorney o
Wharton was In the city yesterday dom
Christmas shopping.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-21
rrAE MINISTER'S SON.
w. 3. Patton in the Title Role Created .
Favorable Impression.


Favorable Impression.
THE Minister'S SON. drew fairly good
houses at Sweeney s Coombs opera house
yesterday, matinee and night
The play itself, while presenting no ex.
traordinary feature, is one OF merit and
possesses some very strong and impressive
situations. which are rendered stiil more
effective by the personality OF Mr. w b.
Patton, the leading man, who IS advertised
as peculiar" comedian. Mr.. Patton S
style is peculiar" ana is very unlike any
witnessed here this season. his individuality
as comedian giving him a distinctive
position in histrionic art As simon Ray,
tue inventor. his peculiar drawl, torciule
utterances and nonchalanr bearing, viii
long be remembered by all who witness his
playing ana the eject he leaves upon an
audience is deeply felt
Mr. Pattons support was good, with the
exception that some OF .ht minor parts
might be Improved upon Miss Annie
Hamilton as Rose Ray interpreted the part
very cleYerly aud feellngly. Miss Ida
Florence Campbell looked aud acted the
part of the minister's wife TO perfection.
and Miss Louise Foster as Mollie simon e
sweetheart, displayed a Vivacity that was
pleasing Fred w Barnard gave a very
striking interpretation OF the part OF the
aged minister. while William MaCaulay as
Wesley Coles drew upon himself the Well
earned Kisses Of a deeply Interested gallery
IN his accurate impel souation or deep
dyed Villain.
The stage settings were excellent and
some of the scenes very Affecting, par
ticuinrly when the minister's family gather
around the organ ana slug Rock OF
ages, while the sou looks la through the
window for last goodbye rs he goes out
into tho world 10 sock his fortune.
The next performance viii be on Tues
day, when Kate ClaNton appears In the
Two Orphans matinee and night.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-21
Ex.MEMBER PARLIAMENT
INTERESTED IN. SOUR LAKE OIL
PROPERTY.
Representative OF English Syndicate hav-
ing Option on that Fieid--Heavy ES
penditures Have Been Made.
The sonr Lake oil property continues the

The Sonr Lake oil property continues the
source OF much interest to investors.
Right Hon. James Roche. formerly q
member OF the British parliament, repre-.
senting County Kerry, Ireland, In the
house Of commons for eighteen years. is a
distinguished visitor TO Houston at this
time.
Mr. Roche is at the head Of q syndicate
OF English capitalists who, it is stated,
have secured an option on the oil neld at
Sour Lake, they having spent more than
$4,000 In its development in the two
months the field has been under their con-
troll. Mr.. Roche is an authority on the sub
ject Of oil and It's production, having been
Interested IN the ields at Baku, Russia. He
has also been Interested IN the handling
OF oil by freight schooners and his first
visit 10 the oil nelds at Beaumont was
along this line. He visited the Sour Lake
property and became very much impressed
with It, and SO favorable was his opinion
regarding it that he Ut once endeayored
to secure an option ON 1t, though not sue.
ressful at first There is a great siml.
lhritS between the field at Baku and that
at Sour Lake, said Mr.. Roche 10 Post
reporter yesterday, the conditions being
alike and the oil is Of exactly the same
grade. The proven territory at Sour Lake
has been increased lately by two hundred
acres, and is now not only the largest
Aed in Texas, being now four times the
size Of Spindle Tops proven territory, but
for the amount OF OIL which it shows I'M
der It's foundations, is the largest in
America. The wells at Sour Lake have "A
good steady dow, and the results which
have been attained there are most salts.
factory to myself The building Of the In
tern8tional and Great Northern railroad
extension is looked forward TO With a
great deal Of interest. it being believed,
and certainly fully hoped, that 1t will
touch Sour Lake"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-21
BRITISH CLUES SMOKER.

Mrsie and Song and Good Comradeship
Abounded Last Night
In their rooms IN the Fox building last
night the members OF the British club as-
aemblcd 20 enjoy smoker and listen to a
program OF music and addresses iu which
the club members participated Good cheer
was the watchword. and the evening was
one OF rare pleasure
The club was organized some twelve
months ago, and IT'S object Is To keep alive
the patriotic spirit ami memory OF Britain
in the hearts OF her sturdy sons The club
las membership Of 100 and IS IN a Hour
iahlng condition.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-21
Music AZ Shearn Church.

At shearn Methodist church at 80 this
evening most excellent musical program
Is to be rendered. The feature will be a
motel. Song OF Miriam" (Schubert,, which
viii be rendered by the choir assisted by
tho Cecllian octet The rendition OF the
song viii occupy twenty minutes. IL will
be the third number OF the program, tie
remainder OF which is as follows
Sabbath Day kuittur. Male Chorus
Coclian octet
Conualto solo "Callest Thou Thus. oh,
Muster tMct2kel. .........
,....,..,....,. Miss Camille Bradburn
Solos by Miss Hughes aud Mas Bradburn
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-21
To Meet Mrs, MCCOY.

Mr.. and Mrs George Mccoy OF Dunsmuir
CAL, are stopping over in Hosuton few
days with Mr. ana Mrs. j. D Anderson, on
their way TO New Orleans Mrs. Anderson
requests the Ladies Auxiliary, the engi.
Deers and their wives TO meet Mrs. Mccoy
Monday afternoon from TO 10 at her resi-
dence, lilo Elysian street.
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Held 10 Grand JUN.

Justice Marmlon yesterday held Barrie
McFadden, colored, TO the grand jury IN
bond OF $3.50 10 answer to the charge OF
murder. The defendant Is accused OF kill-
ing Charles Evans. also colored, last week
Ia the Fifth ward McFadden, who was
badly cut Mt the time Of the killing, still
suffers much pain from the wounds
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-21
Tho Independent Masauerade.

The independent Social club viii give a
grand masquerade ban Monday night, De
cember -, 1902, at their hall in the Fifth
ward, on the Montgomery avenue car line.
The members are as follows. David H.
Luce, Bert Peters w. H. Cockrelt. W.
Wells, g. d. Woodhouse, ED Lake, Louis
Maher, kennie Porter, w. L. Bleike and
Ed. Boiling.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-21

IN the war between the States evoked this
letter from the veterans, She accompanied
Hoods brigade as a part Of the hospital
service during the war, She had the rare
distinction OF being woman who WAS
paroled in the southern army aud has
always since chung TO the principles Of the
Confederncy.