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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-30
LEAVES ALL TO BRUSH.
Freedman Places Giants Under Hit
Direct Management.

Chicago, Sept. 30-The News says:
When Muggsy McGraw was in Chicago
recently he set at rest all question as
to who is now at the helm of the New
York club by stating that the Giants
are directly under the orders of John T.
Brush only. The captain and manager
of the tail-enders of the National league
passed through here on his way to St.
Louis.
"All orders for the New York club
now come from John T. Brush directly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-30
Gained Forty Pounds in Thirty Days

For several months our younger brother
had been troubled with Indigestion. He
tried several remedies but got no benefit
from them. We purchased some of Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and
he commenced taking them. Inside OF 30
days he had gained 40 pounds In flesh. He
is now fully recovered We have good
trade on the Enthusiastically Bros, Mer-
chants. Long Branch, MO. For sale by
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-30
OSTRICH LOGIC.

rWhen can't see danger there is no
danger" That's the logic of the ostrich
which hides its head and exposes its
body to the hunter. There are not a
few people who seem to have gone to
the ostrich to learn logic The most
dangerous enemies of humanity are the
enemies which can't be seen, the disease
breeding microbes which infect the
blood. 1t is harder to get the microbe
out of the blood than to keep it out, but
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
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$3.50 Chicago to New York and
Return

via Nickel Plate road on October 3, 4,
and 6, with return limit leaving New
York October IA, 1902. Three trains daily
at convenient hours. Vestibuled. Sleep
ing cars. American club meals, rang
ing in price from 35c to 81, served in
dining cars on Nickel Plate road: also
meals la carte. Chicago depot, Har-
rison st. and Fifth Ave. City ticket
office, Ill Adams st. Phone Central
2057. Write John Y. Callahan, Genera;
Agent, 113 Adams St.. Chicago. for par
ticulars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-30
d. G. MERRITT KILLED.
Explosion of Pintsch Gas Fatal te
Santa Fe Man.

D. c. Merritt, superintendent of the
Pintsch gas works in the Santa Fe yards
at Los Angeles, who with his fireman,
w M Barber, was burned by an ex-
plosion of gas last Tuesday, died of his
injuries at the Sisters hospital at Los
Angeles. Barber is reported as doing
well as could be expected and hts
chances for recovery are regarded as
fair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-30
Perry Griffin Goes to Philadelphia.

Perry Griffin, for many years connected
with the; passenger department Of the
Pittsburg the past three years, has been
promoted to the position of district pas
scnger agent. with headquarters at Phila-
delphia. The appointment becomes effec-
tive October /. Mr. Griffin is one of the
best passenger agents in the country and
has hosts of friends.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-30
Ready for Business on Oct. /.

1t is announced that the extension of the
Santa Fe from Beaumont to San Angus
tine, Tex, will be completed and ready for
operation October l. The new road will
open up country that has large bust
ness and has been entirely without rail-
road facilities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-30

eruptions which come from it.
cMy blood was all out of order. and had to go
to the doctor. writes Mrs. James r. Moss, New
London. Stan1y Co.. NC. tile gave me rnedi-
cine which helped me for a short time. In the
winter of 1895 got worse than had ever been.
Ny toflsils were enlarged and my neck swollen
all out of shape: my throat was sore and could
not cure it. My husband went for the doctor,
but he gave me no encouragement. He helped
little. but it did not last long. He attended
me for twelve months. when heard of lady
whose condition was like mine, who was taking
your medicine and was getting well. So Sc
cured some of the medicine and began taking It.
In one week was able to do my cooking. When
1 began taking the medicine could sit up only
a few minutes at time, and could rest or sleep
only little while at time. Ny throat wns SO
sore at times could not even swallow sweet
milk, and my torsils were fnl1 of little eating
sores. MY left side swollen out of shape
and could hardly get my breath The doctor
said would not get well. but three bottles of
DIR. Piercc's Golden Medical Discovery, three
bottles of his Pellets three bottles Of DR.. Sage g
Catlrrh Remedy and the of salt water did
the work and cured mc.r
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con-
stipation and its consequence.
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Sam Black-De cullud folks doan wuclx
so hard in de souf. do dey?
Uncle Ned-Dat's what yo' folks t'ink up
norf. Yo' go to de teayter an yo come
home s'posin dat all de cullud folks do in
de souf am singin' plantation melo5iss!-
Brooklyn Life.
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HAND
SAPOLIO


It makes the toilet something to be en-.
joyed. Itremoves all stains and roughness,
prevents prickly heat and chafng, and
leaves the skin white, soft, healthy. In the
bath it brings glow and exhilaration which
no common soap can equal, imparting the
vigor and life sensation of mild Turkish
bath. ALL GRoc8Rs AND DRuccIsTs.
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$3.50.
st. Louis and Return via Rock Island
System.

Tickets on sale September 20 to &C.
tober 2, inclusive, limited for return
leaving st. Louis October g. See Rock
Island agents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-30

does both, by puri-
flying the bloc d
and then keeping
it pure.
3 If TIL ere are
eruptions on the
skin, boils, piri-
pies, sores or other
signs of impure
blood, use Doctor
Pierce's Gold e n
M edica1 Discov-
cry, w hi CHI will
purify the blood
and cure I he
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-30
Old Home Visiting Excursions.

No matter how prosperous or well
situated man and his family may be,
there is generally desire to look on the
old scenes, into the old faces, to renew
the associations of early life, to get pos
sibly a drink from the old well, to hear
THE bells swing to and fro,
It's music just the same, dear Tom,
Twas twenty years ago.
"Old Home" excursions are conse-
quently popular, and the Erie railroad
has arranged special rates whereby per-
sons living west of Chicago can visit
their friends in Ohio, Indiana and west
ern Pennsylvania during October at
exceptionally low cost 1t is believed
that large numbers will take advantage
of the offer, and that the coming month
will witness many reunions of friends
and old acquaintance who have not
seen each other for years. October is a
delightful season of the year in which
to travel, and the Erie is one of the
best roads in the country. For detailed
information address A. w. Moore,
travelling passenger agent, Erie r. R.,
Kansas City, Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-30

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has a re-
over 80 years. during which time many
million bottles have been sold and used.
1t has long been the standard and main re-
lance in the treatment of Group in thou
lands of homes. yet during all this time
40 case has ever been reported to the
manufacturers in which 1t failed to effect
a cure. When given as soon as the child
becomes hoarse or even as soon as the
croupy cough appears, it will prevent the
attack 1t Is pleasant to take, many chill
iren like it. 1t contains no opium or other
harmful substance and may be given as
confidently to a baby as to an adult. For
sale by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-30

Cling consignments that already have been
started on the way. The output this sum
mer has been one that much outclassed
the production of other years and is nota-
bic for the extension of the market for
Colorado cantalcupes, as well as for the
satisfactory showing made by them when
ever sold.
Train No 9, the west bound Colorado
flyer, made its last trip for the summer
Monday evening. its service having been
discontinued until next spring. The last
No. 10 which will run this season will make
its trip Wednesday morning. The train
has been ore of the finest and best
scheduled as regards speed that ever has
been sent over this part of the system. 1t
has been a special favorite for the sum-
mer tourist business which could be great
ly pleased by trip across the hot coun-
try in the GOODNESS of the night and there
is every reason to believe that the Santa
Fee transportation will see fit to give its
patrons of this part of the line the same
service one summer after another.
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New York. May 9. 1902


New. York. May 9. 1902
Gentlemen: Many years ago I recon-
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Sei ntTai army who wss ereat sfferer
from kidney troubles after long service in
India He took my advice and. after using
was a hale and hearty man when l. saw
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years of age. He has assured me again
and again that he earnestly believed War
ner's Safe Cure saved his life and he swore
1, myself have used your remedy with
the greatest benefits. 1 was refused by
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Tor indications of Brfght's Disease, but
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me well. Yours very faithfully:
,, G. P ARMSTRONG,
dish sediment in your urine on standing. "a
hours. or if it is cloudy, or if particles
and you should at once commence taking
Warmers S2fe Cure. the greatest known
dropsy and all diseases of the kidneys.
to neglect your kidneys even for a day.
WARMERS SAFE CURE
is purely vegetable and contains no mar
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direct, at 80 CENTS AND $1O0 A BOT
TIE.
WARMERS SAFE PILLS move the
bowels gently and aid a speedy cure.
Refuse Substitutes and limitations
There is kidney cure Just as good
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stitutes contain harmful drugs.
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The manufacturers so firmly believe that
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WARMERS SAFE CURE
TRIAL BOTTLE FREE,

There is kidney cure Just as good
as Warmers. Insist on the genuine Sub
Etitutes contain harmful drugs
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-02-19
Daughters OF the American Revolution.

The Chapter of Daughters of The
American Revolution which was Or
ganized at Seneca last November, has
been enrolled at Washington under the
name of "The Andrew Pickens Chapter" :"
1t is the purpose of this Chapter to col
lect and compile history of Oconee
county and its people. The proceeds of
the published work will be used in beau
tifying the grave of Gen. Andrew Pick
ems, which is in tho Old Stone Church
yard.
The Registrar General, Mrs. Miranda
Tulluck, of Washington, in returning
the approved application for member.
ship congratulated the Regent of this
Chapter and stated that the papers OF
the entire Chapter were among the finest
that had ever been sent to the National
Chapter.
The officers of "The Andrew Pickens
Chapter" are as follows: Mrs. M. W.
Coleman, Regrent; Miss Lillian Caldwell
Recording Secretary and Treasurer; Miss
Sallie Norton, Corresponding Secretary.
The ladies who have completed their
application papers will be admitted to
the Chapter II they will send in their ap.
plications to Miss Sallie Norton, CORES.
ponding Secretary.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-02-19
Death Of Mr.. J. M. BIeckley, Of Georaia.

Died, at his home, near Earle's Ford,
on Chattooga River, in Rabun county,
Ca, on February 18th, 1902, j. Marcus
Bleckley. He was in the I'D year of his
age, having been born on the 18th of
March, 1880. He was a progressive and
successful farmer, providing bountifully
for his own table comforts, besides hav-
ing something to sell in the markets.
He reared a large family of children,
of whom six boys are living and two girls
are dead. He has two sisters living, Mrs.
E. A. Bell, of Walhalla, S. c., and Mrs.
Wall, of Clayton, Ga. Logan e. Bleck-
ley, the distinguished Georgia lawyer and
ex-Supreme Court Judge of that State,
and Sylvester Bleckley, deceased, of An
derson, S. c., and Frank Bleckley, of
Rabun county, Ca, are his brothers
For several years Mr. Bleokioy was the
Ordinary of Rabun county, and in the
discharge of his official duties he gave
great satisfaction. Our sincere condo
lence is extended to tho bereaved family.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-02-19
NEWslN AND AROUND WESTMINSTER.
Local and Personal News liems Picked Up
Around the Town.

Westrnnster, February l9.- Mrs. w.
Reid Leathers, of Kansas City, Mo-. IL
on an extended visit to her sister. Mrs.
+. w. Cannon, of Westminster.
Rev. j. o. Shive, Chairman of the
Home Mission Committee, preached two
able sermons in the Presbyterian church
last Sabbath. Mr.. Shive is a native of
Virginia. He has bsen living at the
growing town Of Piedmont, in this State.
for two years. We enjoyed his visit very
much and hope be will come again.
Snow began falling last Friday at noon
and continued until an early hour Satur-
day morning. The average depth was
about IL inches. 1t will be very benefit
cial to the farming interests of our coun-
try. ,S9
Hartwell Sun, February is: "our
highly esteemed townsman, Mr.. j. w.
Villains, is still a very sick man, and
his many friends are concerned about
him. AT his bedside are his children,
DR.. and Mrs. S. p. Smith, of Younkers,
Ga; Mrs. L. N. Carter, Westminster, s.
o., and Mr.. Warren I'll. Williams, of
Chattanooga, Tenn.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. f. White, OF Green
vile, were in town last week.
Mrs, A. Il. Mcclure has moved into
the Englar 4 house, near the depot, where
she win ke.p boarders.
Mr.. T. N. Carter returned from Hart
well on Monday, whore he had been to
see his father-in-law, Mr.. ). w. Williams,
who is desperately ill.
Mr.. John w. Shelor, of Tugaloo, was
in town on Monday last.
Mr.. j. 7. King, one of the old settlers
OF our town, has been quite feeble for
some months, and is confined to his
home. We hope to see him out again.
Some of the mail carriers started out
last Saturday and their vehicles begged
up in snow, and they returned. Mr..
Morgan, the carrier on the Star Route
to Walhalla, made the trip, but was seve-
raj hours late when he arrived. He
drove four different horses to his single
buggy to make the trip. When one gave
out he hitched up another.
Mr.. Ell. b. Zimmerman is having a
commodious barn built. Mr.. l.. III. v.
Hobson is doing the work.
Capt. L. III. Francis, well known in
surance man, of Atlanta, was in town
several days last week.
The roof of the old livery stable, in
rear of Peden Bros.'s store, collapsed
last Saturday afternoon about O'Clock,
caused by the heavy weight of snow.
Fortunately there was but one horse in
the stable at the time of the accident
and it was not hurt in the least.
Mr. Moses Terrill, who has position
on the Southern Railway, has been at
home the past two weeks ON account of
injuries received near Gainesville. He
will be able to resume work in day or
TWO. a. l.. Gossett.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-02-19
The Mystery Beuins to Clear up.

We printed in our issue of last week
the account of the finding, on Brushy
Mountain, mare with her throat cut,
and the further fact that saddle was
also found near by concealed in or about
an old clay root. Since the publication
of said account we have received infor-
nation that mare of similar descrip-
ton had been stolen from Mr.. Samuel
Bryson, who lives in the State of Tennes-
see, and that a saddle answering to the
description of the one given had been
stolen from Mr.. w. d. Allen who lives in
a few miles of Mr.. Bryson, but in the
State of North Carolina. Itappears that
the said horse and saddle had been stolen
and that the parties stealing the same
were under suspicion. Any information
leading to the identity of the parties who
had the mare given to Sheriff B. r. Moss
will be used in capturing the parties who
stole said mare and saddle.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-02-19
Special Meeting.

NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN THAT
IN a Special Meeting of the Stock.
holders of the Southern Shuttle and Bob
bin Company will be held on the 2lst day
of February at $50 O clock p. NJ, at the
office of the Company, in Westminster,
5. O., for the purpose of considering Tia q
following resolution, which was unani-
mously adopted and submitted to the
stockholders 5y the Directors, ct their
meeting on January 10th, 1902, viz:
1st. Resolved, That the capital stock
OF this Company, and the number of
shares therein, be increased as provided
by the, charter of said Company and the
amendments thereto, until said capital
stock shall reach the amount of Fifty
Thousand Dollars, divided into thou
sand shares of the value of Fifty Dollars
each.
The above resolution will be consid,
cred by the stockholders at said special
meeting. NO''
TheSouthern Shuttle and Bobbin Co.,
j. Elwood Cox. Pres't. and Treas.
January 10, 1902, 4e
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-02-19
Conductor Shot by a Negro.

Charlotte, N. c., February 14.-A
special from Asheville, N. c., says that
yesterday morning j. Fl. Salisbury, one
of the best known conductors on the
Southern, between Salisbury and Knox
Vile, was shot and seriously wounded by
negro named Press Dillon, a waiter at
the Glen Rock hotel, in Asheville, where
the conductor was taking breakfast. He
was shot in the abdomen, the bullet pass
ing through him and lodging near the
spine. At last account, Salisbury was
unconscious.
Salisbury had struck Dillon few min.
ute before going to breakfast because
the latter had taken the seat of an old
gentleman and was slow about giving ii
up. In the dining room the waiter said
"You are the man that slapped me, amt
youP" pullinga pistol and firing four
shots, one taking effect.
The negro was arrested immediately
and given hurried trial and locked up,
as railroad men coming in are very in.
dignant.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-02-19
Noteworthy Coincidence.

Keowee, February 17.-Snow began
falling here on Friday and by Saturday
morning it was II to IL inches deep in
CURED. A noteworthy coincidence is
that snow fell here last year, as it did
this, on Friday following Ash Wcdnes-
day. Ash Wednesday came last year on
the goth of February, eight days later
than this. The snow melted good deal
on Saturday and Sunday, but to-day is
very cold and very little melting is occur
ring.
A good deal of sickness, such as colds
and measles, has prevailed in this neigh
borhood for some time past. d. r.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-02-19
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

WILL SELL, to the highest bidder,
i for CASH, at the. late residence of
Elijah Sanders, deceased, in Oconee
county, S. O., near Ebenezer church, on
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21st, 1902, be-
ginning at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, all
the personal property of said deceased
which is at that place, consisting of
farming, tools, lot corn in shuck, six
head of horses and mules, three head of
cattle, two buggies, carriage, wagons, &c.
will also sell on same terms at resi-
dence of s. G.. Porter, near Shallow Ford
on Keowee river, on SATURDAY, 22d
day of FEBRUARY, 1902, at 10 O'Clock
in the forenoon, such of deceaseds per-
sonal property as is at that place, con
s.isting of corn and fodder, and on same
day at Edney Clark's, at Sanders's Mill,
near Talley post office, lot corn and fod-
der, cotton gin and saw mill fixtures, 60.
Also on same day at James Patterson's,
lot fodder and tops.
JOSHUA BARKER,
Administrators Estate of Elijah Sanders.
deceased.
February 8, 1902. e-s
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-02-19
A Valentine Party.


The beautiful residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. John d. Werner, chill Top was
the scene of most delightful occasion
on last Friday night, Misses Lillian and
Annie Werner entertaining quite num-
Der of their young friends. The air was
crisp and heavy snow, which had been
falling all the afternoon, added much to
the merriment of the occasion. The
appearance of the house. as we ap-
preached, looked like fairyland, the
lights refeoting on the beautiful snow
without. The decorations were very
unique and suggestive, as in every nook
aud corner hung hearts pierced by
Cupid's arrow.
The programme of the evening was
GA Musical Love Story" Each guest
was provided with heart and pencil.
AS the music began, which was rendered
by Miss Annie Werner in a very effective
manner, each one was to guess the piece
as she played, which formed medley of
sentimental and comic love songs.
Miss Deanie Seaborn received the prize
for making the most complete list of
songs.
After the musical contest the guests
were invited into the dining room, which
was also beautifully decorated, to par
take of delightful menu, which con-
sisted of chicken salad, sandwiches,
olives, cheese straws, crackers, chocolate,
fruit salad and cake.
When this most important feature of
the evening was over, and as the hour
was growing late, we bid our host and
hostess adieu, and returned home with
may pleasant thoughts of the enjoyable
event.
The following are the names of the
young ladies present: Misses jamie
Neville, Nan Strother, Emma Merrick,
Carrie Dobbins, Alice Strong, Katie Bic.
mann, Margaret Cooper, Ethel Cooper,
Sallie Shelor, Deanie Seaborn, Fanny
Crisp, Maud Kay, Julia Maxwell and
Gertrude Smith.
The following arc the names of the
young gentlemen present: Messrs. G. w.
Bauknight, Jessie Neville, DIR. B. F..
Sloan, E. r. Lucas, Mack Neville, John
Bauknight, John Hicks, George Keith,
Joseph Shelor, DR.. j. II. Crawford,
Hampton Meiburg, Mason Seaborn,
John Dendy, j. w. Ferguson, Kurtz
Smith, Hugh Holleman and j. Y. Jones.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-02-19
Wreck on Southern.

Spartanburg, S. c., February lathe
southbound passenger train on the
Southern Railroad was wrecked at Cliff
ton Station this morning. No one was
seriously hurt. The fireman was some
what bruised and the passengers were
shaken up, but Lot injured. The engine,
tender and several coaches were smashed
and the track was torn up. The wreck
age was cleared tonight. The accident
was caused by the locomotive of No. 80
leaving the track and smashing into a
lot of box cars on the Clifton siding.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-02-19
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

NNHE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
IL Stockholders of vhe Southern Shut
tie and Bobbin Company will be held on
the 2lst day of February, 1902, at IL
O'Clock noon, at the home Office of the
Company, at Westminster, Sofith Caro-
lima, for the purpose of electing a Board
of Directors and receiving and acting
upon the reports of it's officers, and for
the transaction of such other business as
may properly come before the meeting.
The Southern Shuttle and Bobbin Co.,
j. Elwood Cox, Pres't. and ~ cas-.
January rs, 1902, 4-8