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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-24
Chicago Meat Prices Drop.

Chicago, December 2O.-The Wholesale
prices OF dressed meats are from three
to five cents pound lower in Chicago
than they were six months ago, accord
ing to statements made by the heads and
members of the leading packing COM
panies here. 1t is the general under
standing among Chicago brokers and
livestock men that meat prices will de-
crease from present figures, and that the
average prices of all dressed meats will
ne five cents a pound lower before
spring. Members of packing firms,
however, will not talk about future
prices. ~
The reason for this drop in prices.
given by Chicago packers, is the heavy
corn crop this year. The lar. amount
OF corn brings enough cattle md sheep
and hogs to the Chicago market to sup
ply all demands, it is explained, and this
is the one factor in the reduction of
wholesale prices. Livestock shipments
to Chicago last week were unusually
large. The cattle shipments amounted
to $4,000 head, the largest in eleven
years. The shipments of sheep were
$4,000 head, which entirely broke all
records in Chicago livestock dealings.
The hog shipments were 241 900 head :,
which is not quite on level with the
other shipments. .: ~;a!t
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-24
Kidnapper Captured.

Augusta, Ca, December 3D. A.
Whiteley has just returned from Oceola
Ala, whore ne captured James AIRING
ton, who on November 18th kidnapped
two children near Spread in Jefferson
county. The children were Marshall
and Madeline Stewart. He also stole
800 from Seaborn Adams, the father. of
Marshall. by whom he had been en-
ployed.
Mr.. Adams offered reward for the te-
covery of his son, and Whiteley, acting
as private detective, took up the claea.
He found that Arlington had tako,i a
Georgia train at Harlem, traced him to
Chattanooga, Birmingham and . other
places, and finally arrested him at
Oceola. The children had not been, i'll
treated. The detective brought all of
them back.
Arlington was placed in Jail at Lotiis-
vile. Why he abducted the children is
a mystery, since he made no demand for
a ransome and had no cause to seek re-
yenge. Indignation is very great among
the people, and there is talk of lynching
If it develops that he as-yiolated the
girl, who is about twelve years of age.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-24

SHERIFFS SALES.-By virtue of q
- tax execution, to me directed, b,
j. r. Kay, Treasurer of Oconee county
South Carolina, dated July %, A. b
1902, will sell, to the highest bidder, al
public outcry, in front of Walhalla Court
House, on salesday In January, 1908
within the legal hours of sale, the fol
lowing real property, to wit:
All that piece, parcel or tract of land,
In Center township, Oconee county
South Carolina, containing one hund red
and fifty-six (l58) acres, moro or less, and
bounded by lands of j. j. Haley, j. d.
Verner, 3. b. Martin Estate and others,
Levied on as the property of Julia III.
Smith at suit Of State for taxes.
Also, at the same time and place. ]
will sell the following real property,
to wit:
All that piece. parcel or tract of land
In Tngaloo township, Oconee county,
South Carolina, containing fifty (50I
acres, moro or less, and bounded by
lande of j. p. Powell, Abraham Long,
Il. u. Powell, VIM. McWhorter, Jesee
Davis and others, known as the Dry
Branch place. Levied on as the prop
erty Of II. l.. Powell at suit Of State for
taxeB.
Terms: Cash.
B. Il. MOSS,
Sheriff Oconee County, SO. Ce,
December 10, 1902.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-24
Christmas.

Hark throughout Christendom Joy bells
are ringing;
From mountain and valley, o'er land
and DER sea,
Sweet choral melodies pealing aud thrill
Echoes Of ages from far Galilee;
Christmas In here,
Merry old Christmas,
Giftbearipg, hearttouohing, joy-bring-
ing Christmas,
Day OF grand ndmemories, king Of the year.
In volume majestic deep anthems are
pealiDg,
Harmonies heavenly swell on the air;
Lofty and lowly In brotherhood kneeling,
Peasant ana prince mingle praises and
Christmas ia here,
Sanctifed Christmas,
Christ-bearing, life-giving, soul-saving
Christmas,
Day Of fond memories, king of the year.
Tender remembrances softly are stealing
Over the souls of the weary and worn
Mists of tho past, full OF balm and OF
healing,
Soothing the sorrow Of sad and for
lorn;
Christmas is here,
Many-voiced Christmas,
6rleI-SOOtnlnR, heart-cheering, hope
bearing Christmas,
Day of sweet memories, king of the
year.
Day of the poor, bringing Jesus the
lowly,
Bearer Of burdens and giver of rest,
Comforter, Saviour, Redeemer most
holy;
Christianity's birth-time, eternally
blest;
Christmas is here,
Merciful Christmas,
Faith-raising, love- bearing, all blessing
Christmas,
Sweetest and holiest day of the year.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-24
ANNUAL MEETING.

THE County Supervisor and Commits
Il sioners of Oconee County will hold
their annual meeting in their office, at
Walhalla Court House, on Friday, Janu-
ary 2, 1908, at II o'clock a. M, at which
time they propose to wind up all the
business done by them during their term
of two years, and to then turn over the
affairs of the county to the new Supervi-
sor and Commissioners.
NOTICE TO OvERsEERs.
All overseers (and others) that have
any tools of any description belonging to
the county are hereby notified to turn
them over to tho Board on Friday, Janu-
ary 2, 1908. Don't fail to bring all picks,
mattocks, shovels, axes, wheelbarrows.
PRESENT ALI. CLAIMS.
All persons are hereby notified to pre-
sent all claims, properly proven, on or
before said annual meeting day. No
claims will be received after the Board
meets, and claims not presented for
audit before IL O'Clock on Friday morn
ing, January 2, 1908, will be barred.
8. M. POOL, Supervisor.
+. A. II. Schroder, Clerk of Board.
December 10, 1902. 5O-53
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-24
The States Finances.

The Columbia State, of last Friday,
published the following interesting and
instructive article concerning the States
financial condition:
South Cardinals condition is such,
owing to the slOwness of the collection
of taxes, that there seems to be abso-
lutely no possibility of the extension of
the time for their payment. These ex-
tensions have been granted year after
year, continually causing trouble, until
now the point has been reached when an
extension promises serious consequences.
A glance at the status of the State
treasury will be interesting in this con-
nection. On January l, 1902, there was
due for money borrowed in 1901, the
sum of $4,000; the appropriations for
1902 called for 1,136, 900, making a total
expense account for the year of 81, 1885,
Now the cash balance in the treasury
on January /, 1902, less amount expended
on appropriations of $1901, was $50, 900;
during 1909 about $4,000 has been col
lected in fees, etc., and there has been
coi.ected on the taxes of 1902 about
500, 600, leaving balance due of about
There will be realized from the taxes
OF 1902, now in course of collection,
about $985, 900.
thlS sum Coulu De palu 1nCO the
State treasury by the 3lst instant it
would leave cash balance of $549, 900
with which to begin the year 1908 and to
meet the appropriation for the coming
year. When it is considered that up to
date less than 800, 900 has been received
by the State Treasurer on account of the
taxes of 1902 and that the interest on
the State debt must DO paid on January
l, amounting to over $3.50, 900, and fur
thar that fha limit nf S0ln 900
during the year to meet the appropria-
tions, must be repaid, one sees at glance
the absolute necessity for taxes to be
gotten in and that the State treasury
must be hard pressed before the taxes Of
1902 are collected.
Already remedies are being thought of.
Some suggest a straight ak mill levy this
year to enable the State to catch up;
another suggests as o cure for the future
the opening of the tax books on October
and closing them on December l of
each year, issuing executions promptly
on December /, thus securing a prompt
settlement of taxes and an early account.
ing for them by the various County
Treasurers.
In view of the above facts, the figures
given in round numbers, there is very
Comptroller General extending the time
this year. =
Gov. McSweeney says he has received
number of letters from Auditors an,
Treasurers suggesting an extension, o.
account of the new act. He says he has
written to each of them, saying as far as
he is concerned, he is opposed to any
extension and he is satisfied the Comp
troller General holds tho same view.
He considers it purely matter of bust
ness, something that must be met
squarely,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-24
A Troublesome Negro.

w. r. Parker, the old negro of Fork
township, who has been figuring in the
courts In various capacities for SO long,
ia atill mixed up with the law.
Parker, 1t will be remembered, had q
lawsuit with the late o. III. p. FAINT over
little tract of land. Mr.. FAINT held a
mortgage on the place, and when he un-
dertook to foreclose Parker claimed that
his wife owned an interest In the land.
MIR. Fant won the case In the courts, but
Parker paid no attention to the verdict
and after the land was put up and sold
and bid in by Mr.. Fant, Parker remained
on 1t after being notified to vacate.
Many efforts were made to get Parker
and his family to move, but they were
obdurate, and finally patience ceased to
be a virtue. Last week tlispossessory
papers were issued by Magistrate VIII
son, and yesterday Deputy Sheriff Emer-
son executed them. The officer loaded
ParkeTs goods and chattels In wagons
and hauled them off the plantation and
dumped them on the side of the public
road. Parker did not resist the REMOVAL,
but intimated that he might sue for dam,
ages. The threat was laughed at. Gsaeo
During the lawsuit with Mr.. FAINT it
developed that Mr.. Parker had forged
Mr.. Fahps name to paper. He was
tried and convicted and sentenced to n
term of imprisonment. He was i'm Jail
for o long time, being unable to be of
service on the chaingang, but was finally
pardoned by the Governor upon his
promise to Sheriff Green and others that
he would leave the State never to return
He has paid no attention to the promise,
howeVer.--Anderson Mail, December 10.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-24
Little River Dots.

Little River. Deoenhsr % NJ u :.
Perry recently moved from Salem ~ ~, 70
the farm which he has nn,chassS IL ,t;s ~
community. We gladly welcome him Nm
among us. --
Mr. b. Vaughn expects 10 move "a
Georgia at an early date, W. La III. -
much success in his new home s"'nin
Mr. b. +. Doathit spent Friaav n,oh,
Mr.. j. r Tailey. while cbonn'nn h. mI,aen. fsood
accidensly GU his leg. The wound II
Mr. Martin Hopjsins died ne b,s home
| in Cheohea ab,ut two waais 400 = tie
was an old soldier and about hinefy y YEAR ,s
of age. '''.'f'ts '-'''''''''
The people of wb;tm;ra,ss ,,iyt .ia,5,,,
| welcome the return of Rev. ]. i sSipks,
On December 10th we had the bIeaS,,re
of attending the entertainment given at
Little River scbooIfT M,ss iiiia,oi.. !,
Douthit, the teacher. had eyerythins
arranged nicelv The erarciaea warS
opened by singing aGarolinaS Follow.
| ing programme was carried ont.
Reoitstion@SLittle f' lit I Jasi,S Su'i by Lille
Whitmire.
Recitation-oNo Stockings to Wear. .
by Ina Alexander. 20 -
Recitatiop-"I Would ~ Conldn nv
Mary Cantrell. -
Music on the violin by Mr.. b. II,
Doutbit
"How Father Carved the Duck - read
by John Holden. -
Recitation-"FIy Away Little Birdie. u
by Dora Alexander.
Song-"Littie Boy Blue" by the
school.
Recitation-"TheyS Say ;" by Ida Talley,
| Observation-Disclosures WasH;nuinu' !" l.,
Ida Holden. y
| Dialogue-"Good Adyice.p bv Cbris.
topher Talley, oliver Tailey and BRYAN
Holden.
Recitation-"TheR Road toy Yesterday. ,,
by Pearlie Alexander. III 80
| "Kate Shelley, read by Mary Talley.
Music on the violin by Mr., b. r.
Douthit.
Recitatiop-"The Watermillion." by
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-24
Items Of Interest from Fort Madison.

Fort Madison, December 22-As every
body is done gathering and fixing for
Christmas, we want to give few dots
from the garden spot of South Carolina.
Speaking of gathering and good crops,
we will say, we don't think any one can
beat our friend, b. K. King, of this Sec
tion, on crop. Mr.. King made forty
bales of cotton, good crop of hay, and
good crop of oats, not to mention the
peas, fodder, and other small crops. Mr..
King is hustler from away back yon-
der.
Wish the editor would come down and
see our little town, for everybody is a
subscriber to the dear old Courier. 1
think he would find Fort Madison de-
lightful place at Christmas.
Mr.. JEFF Jones, of Taber, has moved
to Fort Madison.
Mr.. Arthur King is studying agency
work at Madison.
Mr.. Jim Jones killed porker which
weighed, when dressed, 374} pounds.
Mr. MACK" got left. Jim got the hat.
Walters & Bro. will soon have their
new store completed, which will help
out the looks of Madison very much.
If this finds its way, and is published,
we may come again. Best wishes to the
Courier and it's officers. ia,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-24
MASTERS SALE.
The State of South Carolina,
County of Oconee.
IN COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
Mary McGuffin, Plaintiff,


Mary McGuffin, Plaintiff,
against
John Fl. McGufin ct al, Defendants.
PURSUANT to an order signed by His
Il Honor j. @. Klugh, Judge of the
Eighth judicial Circuit, will sell, to the
highest bidder, at public auction, in
front of the Court House door, in Wal
halla, South Carolina, on salesday in
January, 1908, within the legal hours of
sale, the following described real estate,
to wit:
An that certain piece, parcel or tract
OF land, situate, lying and being In Oco-
lima, on both sides of Rocky Fork, a
branch Of Colonel's Fork Creek, waters
OF COnneross Creek, waters of Seneca
River, containing ninety-five acres, more
or less, adjoining lands owned ON tho
9th day Of January, 1860, by DIR. j. w.
Earle and others, being the tract of land
conveyed by DR.. j. w. Earle to Andrew
w. McGuffin by deed bearing date the
7th day OF january, 1850, and recorded
ance of Pickens District in Book "I.n
Page 468, on October the 10th, 1860, and
being more fully represented by plat
OF the same made by Robert Fullerton.
surveyor, on the 9th day of January
1850, the Same being the tract of land
whereon the said Andrew w. McGuffin
resided at the time of his death, on De-
cemoer the Sd, 1901.
TERMS OF SALE One half cash on
the day of sale and the balance on a
credit Of twelve months, the credit por-
tion to bear interest from the day of sale
and be secured by bond of the pur.
chaser and q mortgage of the premises.
with leave to the purchaser to anticipate
payment. Purchaser to pay extra for
papers. w. o. WHITE,
Master.
December II, 1902. 5i.53
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Items from TugaIoo.

Tugaloo, December 23.-Hog killing
is quite popular just now. There have
been many fine ones killed in this sec
ton within the last week and the wea-
ther has been fine for saving the meat.
There are quite number who have
not gotten through sowing wheat on
account of the excessive rains.
The school at South Union is progress
ing finely. Prof. Macaulay has full
school and is managing it very satisfac-
torily.
The South Union Sunday school is in
flourishing condition. 1t recently
raised collection of eighteen dollars for
the Connie Maxwell Orphanage.
1t was recently our good fortune to
dine at the New Keowee Hotel, Seneca.
Now, Messrs. Editors, II we are Judge
OF anything it is good eating, rnd we
ought to know something Of hotel,
having been born and raised in one. And
we do say that the New Keowee is as
near perfect in every respect as any
hotel we ever saw. Everything is as neat
and clean as new pin.
May the whole Courier force and the
devil, too, have real enjoyable Christ
mas and q happy, happy new year. and
may they all live to see and enjoy many,
very many, more. T..
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-24
How TO Prevent Group.

1t will be good news to the mothers of
small children to learn that Group can be
prevented. The first sign of Group is
boarseness. A day or two before the
attack the child becomes hoarse. This
Is soon followed by peculiar rough
cough. Give Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy freely as soon as the child becomes
boarse, or even after the rough cough
appears, and it will dispel all symptoms
of Group. In this way all danger and
anxiety may be avoided. This remedy
ia used by many thousands of mothers
and has never been known to fail. 1t is,
in fact, the only remedy that can always
be depended upon and that is pleasant
and safe to take. For sale by j. w.
Bell druppist
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-24
Notice Of Opening Books Of
Subscription.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
DURSUANT TO A COMMISSION
Il issued to the undersigned aa corpo-
rators by NJ. Il. Cooper, Secretary of
State, on the 11tb day of December, 1902,
notice is hereby given that books of sub
scription to the capital stock of the
TENNESSEE, GEORGIA AND SOUTH
CAROLINA RAILROAD COMPANY
will be opened at the Office of b.. r.
WHITNER, ESQ, in the Peoples Bank
Building, In the City of Anderson, County
OF Anderson, State of South Carolina,
on tho 10th day of January, 1908. at II
O'Clock A. NJ.
The said proposed corporation will
have capital stock of $3.50, 900. 90,
divided into two thousand five hundred
shares of the pnr value of $4,000 each,
and will be empowered to engage in the
business of owning, constructing and
operating railroad from the said City
OF Anderson, State of South Carolina,
to some point on the Chattooga River, In
Oconee County, In said State, on the
Georgia Stace line in the direction of the
City of Charleston, in the State of Ten
nessee. w. %. FRINK,
MERRILL SKINNER,
l. Ii. HARRISON.
December 18th, 1902. Slot
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-24
Bank Robbery In Marion.

Marion, December 1S.-The Bank of
Mullins was entered by burglars last
night and robbed of $500 in cash and
quantity of silverware, which was in the
bank vaults for safe-keeping. The outer
door of the vault was blown open with
dynamite. 1t is not known at what time
of the night the robbery occurred, as it
was not discovered until this morning.
There is no clue to the robbers, who
have apparently gotten off with their
plunder. A strange young white man
was seen yesterday near Mullins, with q
dressing case on his shoulders, riding a
bicycle. Yesterday afternoon the same
man was seen on the railroad near here,
going toward Mullins on q bicycle, and
carrying the same dressing case. 1t is
suspected that this man was one Of the
robbers. The bank will not lose any
thing, as it carried $4,000 burglary in
surance.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-24
A Timely SuuuestIon.

This is the season of the year when
the prudent and careful housewife re.
plenishes her supply of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. 1t is certain to be
needed before the winter Is over, and re-
suits are much more prompt and salts
factory when it is kept at hand and given
as soon as the cold is contracted and be-
fore it has become settled in the system.
In almost every instance severe cold
may be warded off by taking this remedy
the cold appears. There is no danger in
giving it to children for it contains no
harmful substance. 1t is pleasant to
take-both adults and children like it.
Buy it and you will get the best. 1t
always cures. For sale by j. W., Bell,
druggist.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-24
Legal Advertisements.
A. NEW ORDINANCE.
Number @.

An Ordinance to Regulate the Shooting, of or
Keeping In Possession Fire Works.
Be 1t Ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen OF
the Town OF Walhalla, in Council assembled,
and by authority of the same:
Section 1. That it shall be unlawful for any
person or persons to light or sheet or TO advise
aid or abet In the lighting shooting of any fire
cracker, cannon cracker, Roman candle, sky
rocket, torpedo or other Are works of any de,
scription within the corporate limits OF tho
Town OF Walhalla: Provided, however, that be-
tween the hours Of o'clock ON the 2lth day of
Decemb Der and twelve o'clock p. NJ. (midnipht)
on the 25th day of December of each and every
year 1t shall not be unlawful for person, on his
own premises, to shoot any of the aforesaid Are
works, except cannon crackers or fire crackers
measuring moro than one-half inch In diameter
and three inches In length.
section z. That 1t shall be unlawful for any
session, or Tor any one to have on his person. any
cannon cracker or fire cracker meas,irine moro
than one-half inch In diameter or three inches
In length.
Secion3. That any person violating any pro.
vision OF this Ordinance shall be deemed guilty
OF misdemeanor, and, upon conviction, be nun
ished Iat the discretion of the Mayor, within the
limits of his authority. ~
Section =. That Ordinances Nos. 7 and 8 are
hereby repealed.
Done In Council and ratified under the corpo-
rate seal of the Town Of WalhalIa on
H.. 81 the 18th day OF December 1902 and in
the 121th year of the sovereignty and
independence OF the United States of America.
c. w, Pitchford, Clork.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-24
Does 1t Pay to Buy Cheap.

A cheap remedy for coughs and colds
is all right, but you want something
that will relieve and cure the more severe
and dangerous results of throat and
lung troubles. What shall you dop Go
to warmer and more regular climatep
Yes, If possible; if not possible for you,
then in either case take the ONLY remedy
that has been introduced in all civilized
countries with success in severe throat
and lung troubles, "Boschee's German
Syrup" 1t not only heals and stimu-
lates the tissues to destroy the germ dis.
ease, but allays inflammation, causes
easy expectoration, gives good nights
rest, and cures the patient. Try ONE
bottle. Recommended many years by
this reliable remedy at Stribling Drng
Co., Seneca, and j. Fl. Darby, Walhalla'
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-24
CO NJ f.
Out and Make Your,
Tax Return.

HNHE Auditors Office will be open from
j. the 1st day of January, 1908, to the
goth day of February following, for the
purpose OF receiving returns OF personal
property and real estate for taxation in
Oconee county for the year 1908. For
the convenience of Taxpayers the Audi
tor, or his deputies, will also receive
returns at the following times and places:
South Union, Thursday, January
Retreat, Friday, January Q.
MT. Tabor, Saturday, January 8.
,Hair Play, Monday, January5.
Iokeena L. o., Tuesday, January 6.
w. n. Woolbrights, Wednesday, jan
Friendship, Thursday, January 8.
Clemson College. Friday, January 0.
auams's Crossing, Saturday, January 10
seneca, Monday and Tuesday, Janu-
Westminster. Wednesday and Thurs
Kichland, Friday, January 10.
Newry, Monday, January 10.
Salem, Tuesday, January 20.
Jocassee, Wednesday, January 81.
G1es,e ChsrD1 kfyer' HtI' Thursday, january %.
Tamassee, (Kelley's Store), Mondav.
January 20.
Mt Rest, Tuesday, January 81.
Conley's Store, Wednesday, January 2a.
Cannon's Store, Thursday, January 20.
u. f. Carter's, Friday, January so.
Iugaloo, Saturday, January 81.
Fort Madison, Monday, February
Oakway, tuesday, February 3.
Every male citizen between the a1ea
OF u and 60 years. except OK Confederate
soldiers and those incapable of earning
a support from being manned or from
other causes, shall DO deemed taxable
polls. Ex.Confederate soldiers are Iia.
Bile for poll tax until 80 years of aye :"
Note all transfers of real estate since
making your last return, from whom
acquired or to whom sold.
1t is absolutely necessary to mako nj,
returns before the goth day of February.
After that date so per cent penalty for
non-retnrns will be added, according TO
law. p KEESEs W
Auditor Oconee County, s. C..
December 10, 1902 bo68