Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-07-23

arrival. There is suspicion of foul
play, but 1t is evident that robbery
was not the purpose of the murder,
for purse, containing two hundred
and sixty dollars, handsome gold
watch and chain, an opal scarf pin,
diamond and emerald ring, were
found on his person. 1t is thought
that he was murdered and placed
upon the track for the purpose nf
misleading the public. Some suspi-
cions as to the guilty one have been
rumored, but none have arrived at
definite conclusion. The town is
wrought up to the highest pitch with
excitement and every possible means
will be devised to find the guilty
party and infliot upon him his just
punishment.
After finishing the announcement
Her handed the paper to her compan-
ion and her face became very pallid
as she burst into tears. She could
not speak for some moments. Ere
long Mary Eta also wept. She
threw her arms around the neck of
Her and offered her all her girlish
sympathy.
"It is awful, so horrible! but no
doubt the murderer will be punished
as he deserves" cried Mary Eta.
"Oh, dear!" muttered Her, cit ap-
pears as though my friends must be
snatched from me, one by one, until
all are taken. Irby has always been
kind and true to me and l cannot
realize that l shall never behold his
happy face again. He was man
that considered the pleasures of
others, rather than his own, and pos
sessed such an affable disposition
that none could refrain from respect
ing him highly and admiring his
many good qualities. He has always
proved himself my sincere friend and
was willing to render me any possible
service. have most assuredly lost
true friend. l trust that the hor-
rid wretch who murdered him may
be brought to justice"
"No doubt you are grieved to hear
this-so am I but, dear, you must
remember that everything is done
for good, though it is often difficult
for us to realize the fact. I am
aware that he was even more than a
friend to you, and that you loved
him very much so, of course, it
grieves you greatly to hear of this
horrible affair but, nevertheless, you
must try to become reconciled to
your fate"
go, darling! your words are in
deed comforting, but you do not
know what sorrows have under
gone. My troubles appear greater
than those falling to the lot of others,
and you can never realize what trials
are placed upon me."
At this period sudden clang of
the bell was audible to them and
their conversation for the moment
ceased. Mr.. Frank Edrones went to
answer the call. 1t was q strange
man who asked, 'sIs Miss Stephens
in ?"
EYES," replied the old gentleman,
"but she is at present greatly grieved
over the death of a sincere friend,
and, therefore, will see no one"
"But must see her; business de-
mands it, and if you will not tell her
| will be compelled to search until I
find her, though | would regret to
do this"
"Iler, a gentleman wishes to see
you," cried the old man, as he slowly
opened the drawing room door.
"Father, please tell them I will
see no one at present; 1 prefer
quietude."
"Come, dear, be good girl and
obey at once, for he wishes to see
you on business
"Of course, if it is your desire,
will CO." And she quickly left the
room.
''This is Miss Stephens, / believe"
began the visitor. "I have warrant
for YOU"
GA warrant for me? What can
this mean? 1t is surely mistake"
"It is witness warrant, summon
ing you before the Coroner's jury
this afternoon at 4 O'clock" said the
Sheriff"
"t know nothing of this affair, and
absolutely refuse to CO."
81 regret to speak thus to you,
madam. Although this is a painful
duty, l must perform it, and if you
will not go without, must compel
you to CO."
"She will 60. 1 will see that she
is present at the inquest at $780,"
said Mr.. Edrones.
The large clock in the hall tolled
three.
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