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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-08
To My Youthful Valentine.

MY love. she's but Il lassie yet"
So wrote a poet years ago.
Full we'll he knew. the clever bard.
He'd but to wait, and she would grow
And so to you, dear valentine,
With laughing eyes and golden hair,
pray you hurry up and grow
To womanhood; I'll meet you there.
But yet-perhaps I'd better not.
For should time prove to ME unkind.
You then might say. oh. cruel thought,
why. what a queer old valentine"'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-08

Butterflies are said to be very sleepy
headed. They so TO bed early and get
up late.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-11-26
"some Pumpkins" In Tomatoes.

About week ago we printed story
about pumpkin vine in Oconee County
that yielded AZ pumpkins, weighing in
the aggregate about S03 pounds, and chal-
lenged all the rest of the United States
to beat that record; The challenge has
been in vain, and Oconee county is the
champion pumpkin growing county of
the world; but Oconee county Is not the
only county in South Carolina, and
while the returns show that it can grow
more pumpkins to the vine than any
county in this State, in some of the
other counties remarkable results have
been obtained in the cultivation of other
vegetables, the pumpkin, of course, be-
longing to this family.
We are informed by the Horse Creek
Valley News that there is tomato vine
in the yard of Mrs. Williams, who lives
near Langley, which measures % feet in
circumference, feet in diameter, and
81 feet in height. 1t produced nearly
two bushels of tomatoes this year, and
the season has not been as favorable to
the growth of the plant as could have
been wished. A half dozen vines of this
character would yield fruit enough to
feed large family, and garden patch
devoted to the cultivation of this variety
of tomato would run canning factory.
Why in the world the Intelligent,
thrifty Yankee farmers of New England
will consent to live from hand to mouth
in that exacting region, when there are
millions to be made in pumpkins and
tomatoes in South Carolina, we do not
Observation-Disclosures and Courier, Novem-
ber 18th
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-11-26
: - [lYs1sSEs CURE FOR 81
~ CURES WHERE all Else FAILS. len
- BeO& Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use E.d
Es2 In time. Sold by druggists. III
~ . COZ EESIg NESX57l ON |<S 4
A Horrible Tale OF the Sea.

London, November II. The Daily
Mails correspondent at Wellington, N.
H., telegraphs that the eight survivors
from the wreck of the British steamer
Elingamite, who were rescued on raft
by the British survey steamer Penguin,
went through dreadful experience.
The raft from which they were taken
measured only twelve feet long by seven
feet wide, and had sixteen persons on it
when it left Ithe wreck. The only food
on board was two apples. The first
apple was consumed on Tuesday and the
second on Wednesday, each being divided
into sixteen portions.
From Sunday, the day they were
wrecked, until Thursday, when they
were rescued, the survivors drifted
sixty miles on the half submerged raft.
Several attempts were made to land on
Three Kings Island, but without success.
Three men died on Monday night from
drinking salt water. All of the survi-
vors suffered the tortures of thirst, and
four other men and the stewardess died
of exhaustion before they were picked
up by the Penguin. They had a cruel
disappointment on Tuesday night. A
steamer was sighted In the distance and
frantic shouts were raised by those oi
the raft to attract attention. The steamer
lowered q boat, which passed within
fifty yards of then, but the boats crew
apparently did not sec the raft and re.
turned to their vessel When the Pen.
guin was sighted only one of the survi.
vors was able to stand. They were tor.
ribly emaoiated.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-11-26
Homicide in GreenvilIe.

Greenville, November 15.-B. F. Rush,
wellknown merchant of Greenville
and an ex-alderman, this morning, near
the Air Limo depot, shot and killed j. T.
Stephens, freight conductor on the
Southern. There were four shots fired
by Rush, one penetrating the brain,
another entering tho neck, while two
were landed in wall nearby. Rush was
arrested shortly afterward by Policeman
Tucker and is now in Jail. Application
for bond will be made on Monday. The
shooting is said to have been the result
of intimate relations that existed between
Stephens and Mrs. Rush. 1t is said that,
owing to the elimination of domestic
relations, MI. Rush left home two
months ago and went to California. In
the meantime Mrs. Rush left Greenvlle
and it is reported that she is now living
with an uncle in Texas. Stephens re-.
mained in Greenville, continuing his
work as conductor. Mr.. Rush returned
to Greenville three weeks ago and as
sumed charge of his grocery store in
North Main street. While returning
from the Southern Railway warehouse
this morning Stephens aocosted Rush
and said he wished to speak with him.
Stephens then made some remark, to
which Rush replied: ~ don't want to
hear anything more about that matter %
and walked off. He was followed by
Stephens, who caught Rush's coat lapel,
pulling him around. Stephens then at
tempted to pull his pistol, but Rush got
the drop on him and fired. Stephens is
33 years old and unmarried. 1t is said
that letters we're found on Stephens per-
son from Mrs. Rush, in one of which he
was urged to settle the matter with
Rush,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-11-26
Fair Play Items.

Fair Play, November 2O.-The
farmers are all busy gathering their
crops and sowing grain and also dig
ging the good old "yallow yams."
The singing given at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. L. l.. Wooten last Sun
day night was enjoyed by all who
attended, as they had some very nice
singing.
Rev. Sam Jones delivered an i'm
pressive sermon Sunday afternoon
at Jones's Chapel. We regret very
much to give up Bro. Jones, as he is
one among the best preachers we
have ever had at the chapel. We
wish him much success wherever he
may 60.
Our skilful physician, DR.. j. r.
Heller, seems to visit Richland very
often. Go ahead, John; we see
where you are right.
Mr.. Horace Grubbs, from Texas,
is visiting his cousin, Mr.. Frank
Isbell, and family.
Mr.. Will McLesky and Miss Ada
King, one among Cross Roads best
looking couples, spent Sunday with
friends near here. Mr.. Sam Brown
and sister, Miss Hattie, attended
services here Sunday.
Mr.. Martin Marett will leave for
Texas in few days.
Mr.. Claude Shirley, one of Town
ville's most industrious little fellows,
visited his aunt, Mrs. S. L. Smith,
and family Sunday.
Prof. r. w. Grubbs is teaching a
singing school over in Georgia at this
writing.
Mr.. Jim Bruce passed through our
little burg on business. l tell you
Jim's case.
Messrs. j. @. and S. L.. Shirley, of
Neva, s. c., spent Tuesday night
with relatives near this place.
"Old Rastus."
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-11-26
TugaI0o Observations.

Tugaloo, S. c., November 90
All are about done gathering corn
in this section and everybody is
pleased with the result. 1t is said
to be the finest crop for years.
Now for sowing wheat. We think
it best to wait until we have real
killing frost before sowing. If not
the crop is apt to be destroyed by
insects. The Hessian fly is almost
sure to attack as soon as it appears
above the ground, unless they are
prevented by cold weather.
We attended Children's Day ex-
ercises at Bethel church on the first
Sunday. There was a delightful
programme and it was excellently
executed. The young people of that
community manifest tho fact that
they have had most excellent train.
ing, which reflects much credit on
their former school teachers. The
music furnished by the choir was
appropriate and most admirably rem
dered. The house was beautifully
and appropriately decorated with
evergreens and seasonable flowers.
The Misses Bearden, Reeder and
other young ladies did themselves
proud in the beautiful manner in
which they had the church building
decorated. The address by Hon.
Joe w. Shelor was fine and appro-
pirate. We heard many favorable
comments on it.
Married, on last Thursday, No
vember 18th, 1902, at Lavonia, Ca,
Mr.. Lows Knox, of Oconee county,
s, O., to Miss Parker, of Hart county,
Ga. No cards. Mrs. Knox as Miss
Parker was very popular young
lady, possessing many noble traits of
mind and heart, which 80 to make a
perfect woman. She Is connected
with the widely known family of
Parkertown, near Shoal Creek Fac.
tory. Her father is the principal
professor in the Hartwell Institute
Mr.. Knox is known by everybody in
Oconee, who wish him and his lovely
bride life of unalloyed happiness
and prosperity. Mr.. and Mrs. Knox
will be at home to their friends al
his mothers delightful residence on
] Choestoe Creek, l..
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-11-26
A Message from the Pulpit.

In the old days, and probably to
some extent at the present day, the
Scotch clergyman was very much
the pastor of his flock. He looked
out for the big and little needs of
their souls, and also of their bodies.
Dean Ramsey, in his book, "Scottish
Life and Character" tells story
vouched for by one of his CORES
pondents as authentic.
John Brown, burgher minister at
Whitburn, grandfather of the author
of "Rab and His Friends," was trav-
cling in the early part of last century
on small Shetland Pony to attend
the summer sacrament at Hadding.
ton. Between Musselburg and Ira
nent he overlook one Of his own
people.
"What are ye dain' here, Janet,
and whaur ye gaun this warm
wather ?"
"'Deed, sir" replied Janet, "I'm
gaun 10 uaudlngton Tor the occasion,
an expeck to hear ye preach this
efternoon."
"Vera weel, Janet, but whaur ye
gaun to sleepp"
81 dinna ken, sir, but Providence
is aye kind, an III provide bed"
Mr.. Brown logged on to Hadding-
ton.
After service in the afternoon, be-
fore he pronounced a blessing, he
said from the pulpit:
"Whaur's the auld wife that fol-
lowed me frae Wbitburn ?"
"Here | an, STRIP piped shrill
voice from back scat.
"Awell," said Mr.. Brown, 81 have
fand ye bed ye're to sleep wi
Jennie Fife"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-11-26
Z" / wrote to Doctor
Pierce, who sent me
a very kind letter
and advised me-"

Thousands of weak and sick women
can trace the beginning of new life Of
perfect health to that letter written to
DR.. Pierce.
Sick and aiiing women are invited to
consult DIR. Pierce, by letter, free. All
correspondence held as strictly private
aud sacred1y confidential. Address DR..
r. ". Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription cures
weak and aching backs, headaches, nerv.
BUSINESS and other womanly ailments by
curing the womanly diseases which cause
them.
ain the spting Of 1900 became very III, n
writes Mrs. Alyiena Schoits, OF Lake Washing.
ton, Lssueur Co., MINI, Ufny back was very
weak and ac.hed so that could do no work AZ
all, SO I was Obliged to take to nay bed. felt a
constant desire to uripate and the pains In
abdomen were almost unbearable. I wrote 10
DR.. Pierce, who sent me very kind letter, and
advised me TO take his 'Favorite Prescription
and Golden Medical Discovery I took ok
bottles Of each and am a well woman now. !
cannot say enough In favor Of DIR. Pieree's
rnedioines."
cFavorite Prescription" makes weak
women strong, sick women we'll. Accept
no substitute for the medicine which
works wonders for weak women.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
nioet desirable laxative for J delicate
womsp.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-11-26
How,s This 2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of oatarrh that cannot -bs
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
r. j. Cheney 6 Co., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known f,
j. Cheney for the last'15 years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all bust,
ness transactions and financially able ia
carry out any obligations made by their
firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o.
Walding, Kinnan 6 Marvin, Whole.
sale Druggists. Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood aud
mucous surfaces of the system. Price,
75o. per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-11-26
Valuable Farm for Sale.

r WILL SELL, to the highest bidder
Il at public auction, in front of Wal
halla Court House, within the legal
hours of sale, on salesday in December
next, the valuable farm,
Situate on Cane creek, 2 miles west
Of Walhalla, on both sides of Stump.
house Mountain road. Contains IN
acres, two-story dwelling house, good
barns stables and outhouses; Is acres
bottom land and 15 acres upland in Guilt
walton. Well timbered; good water.
Same known as the homestead of the
late w. j. Neville.
Terms: One-third cash on day of sale,
balance on a credit of one and two years,
secured by bond of the purchaser and
mortgage of the premises. Credit por-
tion to bear interest at eight per cent
per annum, with leave to purchaser to
anticipate payment.
r. T. JAYNES.
Novem ber IL, 1902. 4649
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-11-26
Hanged by a Mob.

Elisabethtown, KY, November 10.-
Harlan Buckles, who was yesterday sen.
fenced to life imprisonment for the
murder Of Robert l.. Reid, was hanged
by mob shortly after q O'Clock this
morning. The mob included from fifty
to seyenty.1ve men, some of whom are
supposed to have come from Larue
county. On account of their number
they had littlo difficulty In getting
Buckles from the Jail.
He was taken to the Court House yard
and hanged to treo. after which the
mob dispersed Reid was a deputy
marshal here at the time he was killed.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-11-26
LUNNEYs YHE DRUGGK@Ts
Legal Advertisements.

CHERIFF'S SALE.-By virtue Of an
~ execution to me directed l will sell,
at public auction, in front of tho Court
House door, in Walhalla, South Carolina,
on salrsday in December, 1902, within
the legal hours of sale, the one sixth un-
divided interest of Miss Il. II. Norris in
tho following described real estate, to-
wit:
All that certain piece, parcel or lot of
land, situate, lying and being in the
Town of Westminster, in the County Of
Oconce, of the State of South Carolina,
fronting 1853 feet on Augusta street, and
running along Retreat street 200 feet,
said lot being known as lot No. s in tho
plat of said town, made by E. II. Doyle,
and situate on the corner of Augusta
and Retreat streets as aforesaid, and
being the same lot of land conveyed by
Vim. j.. Stribling to Emma L., +. M, j.
g., F. E., A. 4. and l.. A. Norris by deed
bearing date the 9th day of January,
1888, and recorded in the office of tho
Register of Mesne Conveyance for Oco-
nee county, South Carolina, on August
18th, 1899, in Book "V," Page 214.
Levied on at the suit Of l.. Dannen-
baum's Sons & Co., Plaintiffs, VS.. A.. r.
Norris, Defendant.
TERMS: CASH.
B. r. MOSS, Sheriff Oconee County.
November IL, 1902. 46-4S
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-11-26
MASTERS SALE.
The State of South Carolina,
County of Oconee.
IN COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.

IN COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
Daniel Oglesby ct al, as John Silvey g.
Co., Plaintiffs,
\ against
Dora j. Mickler, Defendant.
Judgment for Foreclosure and Sale by
the Master.
DURSUANT to an order, signed by his
Il His Honor r. G. Watts, Judge pre-
siding at the November, 1902, Term of
Court of Common Pleas for Oconee
county, South Carolina, dated November
9th, 1902, will offer for sale, in front of
the Court House door in Walhalla, South
Carolina, on salesday, December 1st,
1902, between the legal hours of sale, to
the highest bidder, for cash, the property
described below as follows:
All that certain piece, parcel or lot of
land situate, lying and being in the town
of West Union, County of Oconee, State
of South Carolina, on the north side OF
Main street, beginning at corner near a
p. O. at the side of the street, thence
running N. SO K. 1O45 to stone 3x on
old r: R., thence s. 479 w. 10.41 along
line of Mrs. Dora j. Mickler to a corner
on the side of the street, thence west
along the street to the beginning corner,
containing one and one-tenth acres, more
or less, adjoining lands of Mrs. Dora j.
Mickler, b. r. Douthit and Gertrude
Stolbrand Gibson, and being the lot of
land conveyed to Mrs. Dora j. Mickler
by Gertrude Stolbrand by deed of con-
veyance dated 10th day of September,
1907.
In the event of failure of the purchaser
or purchasers to comply with the terms
of sale within five days of sale, the Mas
ter do re-advertise and resell said pre-
misses on the following salesday or on
some convenient salesday thereafter. at
the Same place and on the same terms as
heretofore set out, at the risk of former
purchaser or purchasers, and that he do
continue 80 to do until he has found a
purchaser or purchasers who will comply
with the terms of sale.
Purchaser or purchasers to pay extra
for papers. w. o. WHITE,
Master for Oconee county.
November IL, 1902. 46-48
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-11-26
NEW sEBHHs, NO. 24O.vOLUME LIIE--No. as.

were fitted to adorn various ayoca-
tions of domestic and intellectual
life. We of the present day are
hopefully looking forward to the
developing of native talent under the
able instruction of Prof. II. p. Clink-
scales and his two associates. The
conscientious and efficient work done
by the principal is sufficient guarau-
tee to insure to the public generally
and his patrons especially that no
ordinary guide of these young minds
is at the helm.
Elizabeth w. Taylor.
Pendleton, s. @.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-11-26
When the leaves Realn TO Turn.

November, perhaps the busiest month in
all the year, is here with it's fading for
ests and golden hues of beauty. How
lovely even in death are the handiworks
of nature. The forests die in blaze of
glory, while bright flowers cheer the
.autumnal views and summer sinks to
sleep in the arms of winter, wrapped in
a mantle of beauty, woven by natures
deft fingers. Every shade and tint of
exquisite loveliness is mingled in the
landscape views that charm and delight
the eye of man. This is the month of
ingathering; the time of harvest; bring
ing in the snowy fleece; housing the staff
of life and showing up the results of the
year. The balance sheet must be struck.
How will it stand Profit or loss ?
Which will it be ? Reader, how is with
you
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-11-26

GHERIFFS SALE.-By virtue of an
~ execution, to me directed, will sell,
to the highest bidder, at public auction,
in front of the Court House door, in Wal
halla. s. c., on salesday in December
next, within the legal hours of sale, the
following described real estate, to wit:
All that certain piece, parcel or lot of
land, situate, lying and being near the
corporate limits of the Town of Seneca,
of Oconee county, in the State of South
Carolina, containing onc-fourth of one
acre, more or less, being the lot con
veyed to s. M. Rucker by r. #. Jaynes,
as administrator of the estate of VIM. A.
Lowery, deceased, by deed bearing date
the 10th day of March, 1900, recorded in
Office of Register of Mesne Conveyance
of Oconee county on April 18th, 1900, in
Book "W," pages 1877, 1913 and 100, and
having such metes and bounds as shown
by q plat of same made by j. w. Harper,
surveyor, on February 1, 1900. Levied
on as the property of s. M. Rucker, de-
fendant, at the suit of j. j. & j. K.
Maddox, plaintiffs.
Terms: Cash.
b. r. MOSS,
Sheriff of Oconee County, 8. C.
November II, 1902. 46-48
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-11-26

A Missouri editor apologies to
his readers for the lack of news as
follows, which shows the trials to
which country editor is often sub
ject: eve expected to have a
marriage and death notice this
week, but violent storm prevented
the wedding, and the doctor being
sick himself, the patient recovered,
and we are accordingly cheated out
Of hoth Items"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-11-26
Can Bury His Wife Alive.

Emporia, Kansas, November a.
Judge Madden in the District Court last
night decided that man had the right
to bury his wife alive. The case was in
the City of Emporia VS.. Prof. Vanora
ct AL, an injunction being issued to pro-
hibit the professor giving an exhibition
of hypnotism by burying his wife under
The city claimed the exhibition en-
dangered life. The hypnotist claimed
the city had not the right to draw dis
tinction against this kind of exhibition.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-11-26

GHERIFF SALES.-.-By virtue of tax
~ execution, to mo directed, by j. r..
Kay, Treasurer Of Oconee county, South
Carolina, dated July 49,. A. D. 1902, I
will sell, to the highest bidder, at public
ontcry, in front of Walhalla Court House,
on salesday in December, 1902, within
the legal hours of sale, the following real
property, to wit:
All that piece, parcel or tract of land,
In Keowee township, Oconee county,
Son'' Carolina, containing thirty (3O)
acr' moro or less, and bounded by
landso of Mrs. l.. K. Knox, John Brucke,
}. NJ. Hunnicutt1 II. M. Elrod and others
Levied on as GO property of James
Robinson Estatessat suit Of state for
Also, at the same ufie and place, /
will soil the following real property, to
wit:
Ali that piece, parcel or tract of land
IL Seneca township, Oconee county,
South Carolina, containing twenty three
(2S) acres, more or less, and bounded by
lands Of Seneca Cotton Mills, Mrs. Mary
Hunnicutt, Willis Abbott, John w.
Harper and others. Levied on as the
property of Julia A. Wilkins, at suit of
State for taxes. b. II. MOSS,
Sheriff Oconee County, s. C.
November 18th, 1902. 48.49
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-11-26
MASTERS SALES.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF OCoNER.
In the Court Of Common Pleas.

~ONtN3SsSf
In the Court of Common Pleas.
DURSUANT TO DEGREES OF THE
Il AFORESAID COURT, In the cases
mentioned below, will offer for sale,
to the highest bidder, in front of the
Court House, at Walhalla, s. c., on
MONDAY, the lat day of DECEMBER,
1902, between the legal hours of sale, the
tracts of land below desoribed:
Albert Zimmerman, Plaintiff,
against
Lucy Malloy ct al, Defendants.
All that piece, parcel or tract of land,
situate, lying and being in the State
aforesaid, and County of Oconee, forty
acres of land, moro or less, as per plat
made by B.. +. McCay, December 18th,
1879, bounded on tho South by Henry
Pugh, West by G.. w. Phillips, North by
Phillips and A. Zimmerman and others.
Terms. Cash. Purchaser to pay extra
for papers. w, O. WHITE,
Master for Oconee County.
November II, 1902.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-11-26
j. B. Burgess, Jr., Plaintiff,
against
Catharine Revis ct al, Defendant,

Catharine ReVis ct al, Defendants.
All that certain piece, parcel or tract
Of the State of South Carolina. on % Rice
creek, adjoining lands of j. b. Burgess,
Sr., w. j. Duffie, containing six hundred
and sixty acres, more or less.
Terms: ODe-half cash on day of sale
and the balance ON credit Of twelve
months, secured by q bond of the pur-
chaser and a mortgage of the premises,
with leave to the purchaser to anticipate
payment. Purchaser to pay extra for
papers. w. O. WHITE,
Master for Oconee County.
November IL, 1902. d8.dS