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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-03
New Hope Items.

p New Hope, December 1.--Our church
observed Thanksgiving Day in behalf of
the Connie Maxwell Orphanage. A
prayer and praise service was conducted
by Mr.. T. M. Elrod. The Sunday school
and prayer meetings are in flourishing
While the church and COM
munty regret to lose Bro. Sanders as
pastor, we are as confident of divine
blessing under our new pastor, Rev. A..
p. Marett, as in the appreciated service
of Bro. Sanders.
We are proud of the advancement Of
our community, both morally and finan-
cially. Mr.. j. A. Kelley Is finishing
the painting OF his new house. Mrs.
Harrison Morgan has remodeled her
dwelling house, 80 also has Mr.. NJ. A..
Wood, and Mr.. Arthur Kelley is tearing
away and rebuilding.
Some of our progressive farmers are
serving pork as an introduction to Christ
mas good cheer.
Miss Wannie Morgan opens her school
at Norton to. day.
Our teacher, Miss Berthe Smith, has
progressive school, which does our COM
munity credit.
We are glad to welcome Miss Emily
Compton, of Fair Play, who is teaching
the Wolf Stake school, to our church.
services and community.
Miss BenDie Knox is contemplating an
extended visit to relatives at Greenville.
Mrs. @. M. Wood, of Spartanburg, is
visiting her sons, Messrs. K. p. and M.
A. Wood, for two months. We are
always glad to have Mrs. Wood among us.
Miss BERTHE Jonos and brother, Henry,
of Pickens, attended services here last
Thursday.
The farmers of this section have about
finished gathering their abundant crops
of cotton aud corn. T.. W.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-03
No Cannon Crackers.

In view of the near approach of
Christmas, our Columbia correspondent
thoughtfully calls tho attention of "deal-
ers in f1reworks'--a term which covers
many classes of merchants in the Christ
mas season-to a new statute enacted by
the Legislature at its last session, and
which has doubtless been generally lost
sight of since that time.
The new law, it is noted briefly, "pro-
vides that no firecracker of more than
three inches in length and more than
half an inch in diameter shall be sold in
the State, under penalty of thirty days
imprisonment or fine of $780," and if
this is correct statement of its terms,
it is seen to be we'll adapted for its pur.
poses-which is to abate the insufferable
public nuisance of the firing of "cannon"
crackers by very small-bore men and
foolish boys in this State during the
holidays. The practice is most objeo-
tionable one, because of it's offensiveness
to most people, besides its danger to
those who engage in it, and it would not
be tolerated in any community at any
other time than Christmas. The Legis-
lature has very properly ordered in the
public interest, that it shall not obtain
at the Christmas time also, and the pen
atty provided for the infraction of the
order is quite severe enough to insure
general respect for it.
The issue now rests with the police
authorities. 1t is forbidden that dealers
shall ''selp' any crackers above the pre-
soribed proportions. The collection of a
few 500 fines from early offenders, if
any, will make the prohibition effective,
and help the municipal treasures in the
same measure besides.-News and Cou-
rier.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-03
ToWnvIIle lettings.

Townville, S. c., December 1.-Thanks-
though there was no church services
held. Work was suspended.
Mr.. j. A. Compton gave social Thurs
day night which was much enjoyed by
our young people. The way Mr.. Comp
ton has commenced we think he win
prove quite an addition to our little
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Baylus Bagwell and son
George visited the family of Mr., w. N.
WOolbright last Thursday.
We learn that the Pine Grove school
had appropriate Thanksgiving exercises
Thursday morning, and also raised $3.50
as Thanksgiving offering. This fund
was given to defray the travelling ex-
penses of ayoung man who had just come
into the community, got crippled while
working in a saw mill and was unable to
pay his way back home. This shows
what an energetic teacher will do. Pine
Grove has one of the best informed and
most popular young teachers in Oconee
county.
Miss Clara Hunt came home for Thanks.
giving. She returns to Greenville where
she resumes work in the Greenville Fe-
male College.
We regret very much that the union
meeting was rained out. We understand
there was much preparation made and
only twelve delegates came.
There is considerable moving and swap
ping in and around here this season.
We hope it is an evidence of progress.
The farmers have been prevented by
rains from sowing much small grain.
Listen for the wedding bells II
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-03
The Clemson German Club.

Clemson College, November 2S.-The
Thanksgiving german given on Wednes-
day evening by the German Club wes a
pronounced success, and O most enioya-
bio occasion for the members OF the
club and their invited guests, ladies and
gentlemen, from various points. The
club, though recently organized, is al.
ready q strong factor in the social life of
the cadets and of the people con the
Hill' generally, and it ia to be congratu-
lated. Tho aggregation of beauty and
gallantry on this occasion exceeded the
expectations of the club, and the dance
VIII be remembered most pleasantly by
all who attended.
The spacious hall in the third floor of
the agricultural building was used for
the occasion, and the music was fur
first decided touch of winter lent zest
to the dancing, and the merriment.
which began shortly after o O'clock
went on unabated until far into the
"wee sma' hours" of Thanksgiving
morn.
Greenville, Anderson, Walhalla, PEN
dleton, Piokens and other neighboring
towns supplied Clemson's deficiency in
young ladies.
at IL o'clock luncheon, which adds
credit to the reputation of Mr.. Schillet-
ter, was served before the german was
begun.
The club consists of 35 cadets, mainly
or the higher classes, as active embers,
and half dozen or moro members of
the faculty as honory members.
Success to the Clemson College Ger
man Club!
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-03
To Get Weather Forecasts,

The Weather Bureau is making ar
rangcments for furnishing the daily fore
casts on the rural mail routes in the
future. AS soon as the signals and flag
statfs are received by tho authorities mt
Columbia and distributed over the State,
the system will be put in operation. The
minister has been put in, and the rural
carriers from that point will bo among
the first to display the weather flags.
The carriers leave Westminster at II a.
M, carrying on their vehicles the flags
denotiug the weather as forecasted from
p. m. of that day till p. m. of the day
following. Parties on the rural routes
can get cards describing the signals by
applying at the Westminster post Office.
This is new system that will be of great
benefit to those living in the country
aud it will be we'll for all the carriers in
the county to have them
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-03
lack Bavis, Contortionist, Dead.

Jack Bavis, one of tho members of the
Bra5ton Comedy Company, who spent
last week in Walhalla, sleeps peacefully
in Westview cemetery. Mr.. Bavis was
ill when he came to Walhalia about ten
days ago. but on Monday and Tuesday
nights he performed at Bells Halls with
his associates, and it was hoped that he
would soon recover. Tuesday night,
however, he grew much worse. and ply
sicians were with him during the entire
night. He was revived, and hopes were
brighter for him, but his system was SO
shattered and weakened that he could
eat nothing, and Saturday afternoon,
about 3 O'Clock, he .breathed his last
Like all humanity Bavis had his faults
and weaknesses, but he was one of those
men whom everybody liked, and the
announcement of his death was received
with genuine sorrow. The immediate
cause of his death was heart failure, due
to an excessive use of alcoholic and
other powerful stimulants. After short
service, conducted at the Walhalla Hotel
Sunday morning by Rev. John G.. Law,
the remains were laid to rest in West
view cemetery. Notwithstanding q
steady down-pour of rain there were
quite number who attended the SER
vice at the hotel and followed the re-
mains to their last resting place. A
stranger in q strange land" yet he
found friends here who will remember
him in days to come and who will not
soon forget the lonely mound in West
view. The deceased was born in Mil
waukee, Wis, and was twenty years
of ape
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-03
Death OF hlrs. N. F. Ashmore.

Mamie, wife of DIR. w. f. Ashmore
and daughter of Capt. and Mrs. Jas. T.
Reid, Of Oconee county, died in Atlanta,
Ga, Friday night, November 28th, 1902,
where she had gone for treatment. Mrs.
Ashmore was born September Goth, 1874,
and was married July Goth, 1893. She
was consistent member of the Presby-
terian church, and was a faithful wife, a
loving daughter and sister and devoted
mother. She leaves, besides her husband,
q little girl twenty months old, father and
mother, one sister, Mrs. l.. r. Webb,
Washington, D. O., and three brothers,
Sam and Geo. T. Reid, of Oconee county,
and W. r. Reid. of Chappells, and host
OF relatives and friends to mourn her
death. After funeral services by Rev.
w. s. Hamiter at the home of Mr.. Geo.
T. Reid, at Seneca, on Sunday after
noon at o'clock, her remains were laid
to rest In the cemetery at that place in
the presence of large concourse Of sor-
rowing relatives and friends.
"Blessed are they who die in tho Lord"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-03
Arbor Day al Proyldenoe School.

On last Thursday the Providence
school in District No. observed Arbor
Day. Miss Efiie Stribling and her bro
ther Leo are the teachers. The exer-
discs were largely attended and quite In
teresting. Addresses were made by DIR.
Il. q. Doyle and r. T. Jaynes, Esq. The
flag Of the United States was presented
to the school by Miss Marye Shelor for
the Youths Companion. Several songs
were rendered by the pupils. The Trus.
tees-Messrs. @. t. Phillips, r. A. Moore
and j.. II. Zachary-deserve the "well
done" by the patrons of this school for
the substantial and comfortable school
house now owned by the District, worth
ut least $500. This Is one of the very
best schools in the county, supported by
one of the best communities. 1t was q
real pleasure to us to be with them for a
few hours on this auspicious occssion.
May the bright eyed boys and girls grow
up to be good and useful men and wo-
men.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-03
Does Danger Lurk in the Cabbage 7

Messrs. Clark Crumpton and w. D.
Rogers left with us last Saturday bottle
containing what is supposed to be one of
the dreaded cabbage snakes. 1t was
taken from head of cabbage grown by
MI. Crumpton near Salem. He has
taken a number of them from his cab
bage this year. but thought nothing of
them until he saw an account in The
Courier announcing the death of several
members of North Carolina family,
caused by eating cabbage in which was
discovered the ''snake worm" or a'cab-
bage snake" Upon seeing this notice
Mr.. Crumpton bethought himself that it
might bo possible the thread-like rep.
tiles in his cabbages were the same, and
he brought one to US, and requested that
it be sent to Clemson College for exami-
nation. The little snake was sent to
that institution, and we are awaiting
with considerable interest the official re-
port as to what it is and 10 what degree
it is poisonous. In the meantime it
might be the part of wisdoro to examine
carefully all cabbage brought TO the
table, or better still, avoid its use en-
tirely for n while.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-03
A Million Y0icas

Could hardly express the thanks of
Homer Hall, of West Point, Iowa. Listen
why: A severe cold had settled on his
lungs, causing most obstinate cough.
Several physicians said he had consump D.
ton, but could not help him. When all
thought he was doomed he began to use
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
.tion, and writes: at completely cured
me and saved my life. / now weigh 227
pounds" It's positively guaranteed for
coughs, colds and lung troubles. Price,
SOC. and 81. Trial bottles free at all
druggists.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-03
U " DuVCKIOy,
f. A. III. Schroeder, Secretary
A Pleasant Surprise for the Poor.

Last Wednesday the children of the
Graded School carried with them to the
school house bundles of cakes, apples
and other fruits, and many little articles
of food, to be sent out to the county poor
house for distribution among the unfor-
tunate inmates. 1t was 3 happy manner
in which to remember the poor on
Thanksgiving, and to Misses Brunson
and Jones, the originators of the plan,
as well as the cheerful contributors of
the many nice things sent, tho inmates of
the poor house are grateful. Steward
w. r. Cobb reports that his wards were
made happy by this little act of kind
thoughtfulness and appreciated and
enjoyed the donation heartily.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-03
oakway Post Office to be Discontinued.

After December 3lst the post Office
at Oakway will be discontinued. The
patrons of that office will be served by
rural delivery from the Westminster
Dost Office. Those who live off the route
of the rural carriers can, by application
to tho postmaster at Westminster, have
their mail left at the sub-station at Mrs.
Dobbins's store. 1t will be we'll for all
concerned to look after their mail facili-
ties at once, so that when the change
takes effect there will be no confusion or
delay In delivery of mail matter.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-03

/. Harvey Logan, the Montana train rob.
ber, was given ten sentences, aggregat-
ing one hundred and thirty years. Eight
sentences are for fifteen years each, to
be served concurrently, and two SEN
tences are for ten years each, to be
served concurrently. This reduces his
sentence to twenty years. Judge Clark
selected Columbus, Ohio, as the prison
In which Logan is to be confined. The
defence may appeal to the United States
Court Of Appeals at Cincinnati.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-03
Heptasophs TO Elect Officers.

Oconce Conclave, Improved Order Hep
tasophs, will meet in Masonic Temple
tomorrow Crhursday) night (wet or dry)
please be prompt, and let there be full
attendance. Several matters will come
before tho Conclave. Officers will be
elected for the ensuing year and import
ant resolutions will be introduced. The
A: d. K. degree will be conferred and a
klan instituted. Remember, the meet
ing will be held-rain or shine.
j. @. Shockley, Archon.
+. A. III. Schroeder, Secretary.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-03
Blgges! Ranch Yet.

Salt Lake City, November 27.-The
purchase of millions of acres of Mexican
territory on the border of the United
States for the purpose of creating the
largest cattle raising ranch in the world,
Is the result of the recent negotiations
nearly 1000 square miles of territory
along the border, 159 miles west of El
Paso, Texas. The initial expenditure
was $21, 100000.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-03
The Value Of Expert Treatment

Everyone who is afflicted with a
chronic disease experiences great diff
Guilty in having their case intelligently
treated by the average physician. These
diseases can only be cured by special
lat who understands them thoroughly.
acknowledged the most skillful special.
ist in the United States. Write him for
his expert opinion Q. your case, for
which he makes no charge.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-03
Collecting Cotton Statistics.

Census Agent, B. r. Moss, will take
an additional report from cotton ginners
on December 18TH, to be sent to the cot
ton statistics department. of the census
bureau. This report will ask for COM
plete returns of the pumber of bales
ginned up to and including December
18th, and the approximate per cent
ginned by that date of the total crop this
year; also, the date at which, in the
opinion of the ginners, the crop viii. all
be in and Oinned ~
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-03
Saved at Graves Brink.

81 know I would long ago have been in
my grave" writes Mrs. S. Fl. Newsom,
of Decatur, Ala, elf it had not been for
Electric Bitters. For three years suf-
fered untold agony from the worst forms
of indigestion, water brash, stomach and
bowel dyspepsia, but this excellent m edi-
it can eat heartily and have gained 35
pounds For indigestion, loss of ap-
petite, stomach, liver and kidney trou.
bles Electric Bitters are a positive, guar
anteed cure. Only SOC. at all drug stores.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-03
. Let the little Kids
Come in =
A Noted Horse swapper.

pickens Sentinel, November 81: ''Bob"
Miller, of Walhalla, one of the most
noted horse swappers Of the up country,
has been in Pickens this week, and while
he has not made many deals in t'bone
yard" stock, he has succeeded in getting
the boys interested in having big con-
yention at Pickens the first three days in
December.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-03
FOiIs n Deadly Attach.

"My wife was so i'll that good physi-
clans we're unable to help her." writes
M. M. Austin, of Winchester, Ind, "but
was completely cured by DR.. Kings New
Life Pills" They work wonders in
stomach and liver troubles. Cure con
stipatiOn, sick headache. 25c. at all
drug stores.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-03
Alliance assana.

Bounty Land Alliance will meet at
Bounty Land Academy on Saturday,
December 9th, at 10 O'clock q. m. All
the brethren are requested to be present.
as we want to set'le up this years. busi-
ness and formulat, plans for next year,
and elect officers for the coming year.
Don't forget that 1T is the day to. pay
up your dues for next year.
& III. +. Patterson, President.
A. III. Ellison, Secretary.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-03

Cut this out and take it to DR.. Bells
drug store and get free sample of
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets, the best physic. They cleanse and
lnvigorate the stomach, improve the
lar size, 25c. per box.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-03

Business failures in the United States
this week are 213 and In Canada 18, total
220, against 200 last week, 285 the pre-.
ceding week, and 3O7 the corresponding
week last year, of which l8S were in the
United States and % In Canada, --Dunn's
Review, November 30.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-03
Car Load Of Tombstonss.

Anderson Daily Mail, November 20.
white Il Co., the marble dealers, sold
q few days ago a solid car load of monu-
ments and ton,bstones of different grades
to be shipped to Walhalla. This 10 said
to be the largest amount of work ever
sold to any one place at one time by any
marble dealer in the State"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-03
The Pride Of Heroes.

Many soldiers in the last war wrote to
say that for scratches, bruises, outs,
wounds, corns, sore feet and stiff joints
Bucklen's Arnica Salve is the best in the
world. Same for burns, scalds, boils,
ulcers, skin eruptions and piles. 1t
cures or no pay. Only 25c. ut all drug
stores.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-03

A large party of negroes left York
county over the Southern to try their
fortunes in the cotton lands of Missis-
sipPi., There we're about thirty in the
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-03

A potato raised by William Erwin,
near Zadok, on the Latimen place, meas
ures ~ inches around and weighs 81
pounds.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-03
Matters Masonic.

WdEeTS WdSUnIC.
.Courtenay Lodge, No. -, A. f. M,
will meet in regular communication n ext
Saturday evening at eight o'clook in the
new Masonic Temple at Newry., T,e
Master Mason's degree will be conferred
on five candidates. A cordial inyitation
to attend is extended to the members of
other Lodges. 1t is expected to be a big
Masonic gathering. Let there be full
attendance of the Craft.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-03
Roll Of Company K, Fourth Regiment South
Carolina Volunteers.

The following is list Of Company X,
Fourth Regiment, South Carolina Volun-
teers, as made up of mon in and imme-
diately arou d Pendleton and from por-
tions of Oconee and Pickens counties.
| AS we understand it these gentlemen
composed the original muster roll of men
who fought, bled and died for their
country on the battle fields of Virginia
and elsewhere in the late civil war be-
tween the North and the South. Not
many Of these brave men are living to-
day to tell of the terrible struggles and
hardships endured in that fierce and
bloody conflict of arms. The list will
make interesting reading just now:
Colonel. B. E. Sloan.
Lieutenant Colonel-E. S. Mattison.
Major-J. III. Whitner.
Adjutant-S. M. Wilkes.
Captain-Jnlius L. Shanklip.
John Q. Cherry-First Lieutenant,
John W. Daniels-Seoond Lieutanant.
Michael Bellotte-Third Lieutersut.
Austavius A. Symms-First Sergeant.
Augustus j. Sitton-Second Sergeant.
Wadell j. Hillhouse-Third Sergeant.
Richard w. Grubbs-Fourth Sergeant.
John A. Harris-Fifth Sergeant.
Daniel Magill-First Corporal.
John 0. Skelton-Second Corporal.
VIM. r. Jones-Third Corporal.
Edward T. Maxwell-Fourth Corporal.
John NJ. Jolly-Sixth Corporal.
PRIvATEs.
John A. Amick, James o. Beard,
John Brooks, Samuel l.. Bowden,
VIM. NJ. Bellotte, l.. M. Bolt,
j. j. Browning, JOS. N. Chastain,
John W. Cox, Patrick Clifford,
Thos. Crow, Sam. II. Cromer,
j. G. Caminade, Jos. A. Croker.
Carole N. Pickens, Nj. G. Dickson,
j. a. Daniels, Geo. w. Dodd,
James l.. Dickson, Theo. Derricote,
James M. Duke, Jacob Eskew,
Edward Fant, VIM. w. Graham,
Thos. w. Grubbs, Thos. II. Gerard,
John G. CAN'T; VIM. w. Hamilton,
Leonard Hamilton, Porter Hillhouse,
Ed. M. Hall, John w. Hopkins.
Henry Osgood, G. r. Hix,
Robert Hackett, David G. Keasler,
Newton King, John Il. Lewis,
David Il. Lee, Thomas Massey.
Sid j. Marshall, Samuel MAYS,
Geo. W. Mccoy, John w. Morris,
>wt L. Martin, VIM. McLeskey,
Turner Osborne, w. r. Pickerel,
Milt H. Palmer, Palmer Chandler,
Plnckney Rogers, Crayton l.. Reid,
Ed. b. Stephens, James l.. Smith,
M. L.. Smith, Charles Steele,
VIM. Steele, Frank FL. Suber,
w. II. Stephenson, George P. Scars,
L: N. Sears, j. Richard Simpson,
VIM. G. Smith, w. r. Sims,
Samuel j. Taylor, l.. r. Tribble,
Edward Wilson, David A. Wells,
Ed. P. Werner, A. f. White,
Elias White, James w. White.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-03
Of Course

You will want to select nice
gifts-something that it is worth
while buying, and something
that may be kept and will be
appreciated by the ones who
receive them.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-03

Intend making presents this
year to your friends or relativesp
1t is a custom 30 general and 30
appropriate that It is scarcely
worth while to ask the question; ;
and
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-12-03
gueal a1rb 9ersnmal.

Two hundred pairs of shoes going at
cost at w. II. Reeder's. Bargains!
Read j. w. Byrd e Co.'s new ad.
Note their line of Christmas presents, etc.
"A few pattern hats left to go at cost
until January 1st, 1908.
Mrs Mamma Rorrpn