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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-09-11

1t is not likely that Governor Nc
Cullough will pardon Marvin A. Nc
Clure, the Rutland bank wrecker.-
Adams Messenger.
Well, this is the limit The idea of
this self appointed censor OF the state
press, which has elected itself the Yer
mont school of journalism, making such
a break. OF course, Governor McCul-
Tough won't pardon him. Will the
Messenger now kindly give us a learned
dissertation on "Why Governors OF
States Should Not Pardon Federal Pri-
soners?'-Rutland Daily News.
The Messenger is kept very busy these
days in educating the other state papers
and must not complain if it is occasion
ally given dose of its own medicine.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-09-11

The number of arrests for drunkenness
for the month of August in st. Johns
bury were two as compared with seven
for the same month last year
The lily-white town is all right and is
setting Rutland, Rockingham, etc, a
good example.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-07-01
TownylIIe Topics.

Townyille, June 30.--Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Bibb, of Westminster, visited
relatives here recently.
Mrs. M. b. Gaines, of Oakway, spent a
few days with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. A. CAN'T, last week.
Miss Anna Holcombe, the invalid
daughter of Mr.. E. w. Holcombe, is very
low and cannot recover.
Miss Inez Schroder,1 of Abbeville, is
with her cousin, Miss Lide Johnson, and
other relatives here.
Miss Maggie Thompson spent few
days in Walhalla last week.
Mr. II. III. McCarley, who is student
at the College of Charleston, came home
last week for vacation.
Miss nellie Harris, of Calhoun, is visit
ing I'M and around town to the delight o1
her many friends.
Mr.. j. w. Dickson, special agent fol
the Prudential Insurance Company, has
returned to Spartanburg after q success
full canvass hereabouts.
Mr.. ID. III. Russell, of Anderson accom-
panied by his daughter, Miss Leila,
made brief visit to friends here last
week.
Rev. Mr.. Strickland, of Seneca, filed
the Presbyterian pulpit here Sunday.
Rev. w s. Hamiter will conduct Sc
r'ee~of meetings here the second Sunday
In July.
DR.. w. T. Hunt spent few days last
week in Greenwood.
The citizens met Saturday to fix up for
the picnic July 4th. The occasion
promises to be grand success. Col. r.
A. Thompson and Maj. S. p. Dendy, OF
Walhalla, Col. Hoyt, of Greenville, and
Gen. Bonham and Hon. e. M. Rucker,
Jr., of Anderson, have accepted invita-
tions TO make addresses. A brass band
will enliyen the occasion with string
music and there will be a game of bali.
The affair will wind up with dance.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-07-01
NOTICE OF ELECTION.

!" HEREAS, an election for the nomi.
wv nation of three trustees for Norton
School District, No. 81, was held on the
goth day of June, 1908, and, whereas,
certain irregularities In the conduct oi
said election have been called to our at
tention, and, whereas, considerable dis.
satisfaction as to the result of said cleo
tion has been expressed by various inter
ested parties ii
Now, therefore, 1t is ordered that aho.
ther election be held at the school house
in said School District, No. 81, on Satur-
day, the 11th day of July, 1908, from 8
TO b O'Clock in the afternoon, for the
election of three trustees for said School
District, No. 81; that o. q. White, s.. J..
Richardson and N. b. Cary, be,5and they
are hereby authorized and fequised to
act as managers of said election; that in
event ono or moro of said managers
should fail or refuse to act then and I'm
such event, such vacancy may be allied
by majority of the patrons and duali.
fled electors who may be present at the
time for opening the polls aforesaid.
We hereby earnestly request all the
patrons and qualified electors in said
school district to participate in said
election.
It is further ordered that notice of said
special election be posted by said mana
gers OF election In at least Ave public
places within said School District for at
least five days Immediately preceding
said election. "
June 30th, 1908.
q. l.. CRAIG,
r. 4. JAYNES,
Board OF Education for oconee county,
South Carolina. 1927
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-07-01
Robber Escapes on IaIIor's Horse. I

Knoxville, Tenn, June 80 Harvey
Logan, the Montana train robber, un-
der sentence of twenty year,, escaped
from the Knox county Jail this afternoon
at B O'Clock. While his guards back was
turned Logan threw a wire over his
head and lassoed him, tying tight to 5the
bars of his cage. Having one entire
floor of the Jail to himself, Logan next
dor of the Jail for use by ofiosrs. If
needed. When Jailer Bell appeared in
answer to knock from Logan the priso-
ner passed out bottle saying he wanted
some medicine. AS the iailer put out
his hand Logan covered him with pis-
tol, forced him to unlock the door and
take him to the basement of the iail.
Then he forced Bell to take him to the
sheriff's stable and saddle the sheriff's
horse. This done, Logan mounted and
rode away in the direction of the noun.
tains. A posse started in pursuit of the
desperate within one hour.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-07-01

Rev. and Mrs. j. T. Dendy win return
20 Korshaw next Tuesday. They go by
way of Richburg TO spend while with
Mrs. Dendy's parents.
Henry Carver, of Ghamblee, Ga, was
here last week. He came over to attend
the burial of his mother,
Died, at the residence of her son-in.iaw,
q. IL Duke, on June oath, Mrs. Eliza
beth Carver, widow of the late Martin
Carver, aged 91 years and 20 days. She
and her husband resided In this sectiop
nearly all their lives and were well known
as the old residents of the county. They
raised 2 family of III children. Six OF
the echildren--four sons and two daugh-
ters--suryiye. Mrs. Carver was Nom.
her of the Baptist church for oyer 80
years. She had lived TO see sec her
ohildren to the sixth generation. Hcr
body was laid to rest in the Chauga cenl-
etery on last Thursday. John, Wilburn
and Henry are the names of three ot
Mrs. Carver's sons. The latter resides
az Chamblee, Ga. The oldest son died
during the civil war. Another son died
IN the Rocky Mountains several years
ago.
DR.. Pelzer Beckman, of Charleston,
has been spending awhile in Westminster.
He is remembered as the nephew Of Mrs.
Robert Lee Honour, who has spent seve,
raj summers here.
O. IS. Beasley, OF Rabun county, Ca,
passed through town this week ON hit
way home from Atlanta, where he has
been at work the past three months.
DR.. II. Q. Mcconnell, who is located In
Atlanta, as Secretary of the Home Mis-
sion Board, has received q call to become
pastor of Cavalry Baptist church at
Kansas City, Mo. Al. T.. Gossett.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-07-01
Toxaway Dam Safe.
4. g.. D..

Charlotte, N. c., June 27.--The Textile
Excelsior says that the Toxaway dam, in
concern, and several engineers have been
sent there for the purpose of inspecting
its condition. The result of this -inspec-
tion is being awaited with great interest
by people in the valley below, who recently
experienced food disaster and il the
investigation results in condemnation
of the dam, they would be foolhardy to
remain in reach of 1t, as this dam holds
the waters of lake twenty-s seven miles
in circumference, and in some places
fifty feet deep. A correspondent of the
Observer to-day says that experts have
examined the Toxaway dam and pro-
nounce it as safe as human skill can
make it,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-07-01
Hons Of News from Poplar.

+ Poplar, s. c., Juno 90, 1903.--.Weli, we
are still among the living, but we had q
hard fight with General Greene that
lasted ten days and now we have him
whore we can manage him.
Crops are looking very we'll, but they
are three weeks behind the crops this
time last year. M
We are glad to note that Mrs. Elizs
McAlister is improving in health.
The ladies of this section have organ.
ICED Woman's Aid Society and they
meet Saturday morning at 10 O'Clock be-
fore the first Sunday in each month; SO
next Saturday, the 4th of July, will be
their first meeting since they organized
and they are going to give what they get
to the Connie Maxwell Orphanage at
Greenwood. y. O., and they want every
one who will join to come and help In
this work. The ladies are going to try
and get up nice coop of chickens to
send to the orphanage, as the railroads
will carry them free Of Charge.
Next Saturday, July 4th, is our regular
conference day, and there is considerable
work TO do and our pastor wants all the
members to be present If possible, as the
will constitute some of the new business.
The prayer meeting has been changed
from $50 p. m. TO $50 p. m. until the
first Sunday in August, as the days are
30 long and nights 30 short.
~ Mrs. Claude Gambrell, who got hurt a
few weeks ago by her mule running
aSway e. with her, is improving. The mule
j. K. Adds, Jr., of Bounty Land,
worshiped with as Sunday.
The fruit crop is pretty good In this
section.
With best wishes to The Courier, am
yours, respectfully, w. ii. Cole.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-07-01
very Remarkable Cure oi DIarrhooa.

"About six years ago, for the first time
in my life, had o sudden and severe
attack of diarrhoen,v says Mrs.
Alice Miller, of Morgan, Texas. T.'I got
temporary relief, but it came back again
and again, and for six long years / have
suffered more misery and agony than ]
can tell. Tt was worse than death. MY
husband spent hundreds of dollars for
physicians' prescriptions and treatment
without avail. Finally we moved to
Bosque county, our present home, and
one day ! 6p 6happsned to see an advertise,
and Diarrhoea Remedy with testimonial
of man who had been cured by 1t.
The case was 30 similar TO my own that
Iconcluded to try the remedy. The re-
suit was wonderful. could hardly real
ize that was we'll again, or believe ii
could be so after having suffered SO long,
but that one bottle of medicine, costing
but q few cents, cured me-" For sale by
]. w. Bell, Walhalla; w. j. Eunney,
Seneca ,aI.-.rs s3Ft So $500 2tssg -
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-07-01
Hiah Water In the West.

El Paso, Texas, June 2a.-The high
waters of the Rio Grande, in New Mexico,
have driven hundreds of families from
their homes and these have taken refuge
in the foothills. The high water has
practically rendered homeless every resi-
dent from Mesquite and Eartham south
to White Spur, N. M. All along the road
camping with no shelter. The heat OF
the sun in the hills is intolerable. Many
alfalfa fields are ruined, and many Mexi-
can families are not only homeless, but
are living on short rations. AT El Paso
the river is falling slowly.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-07-01

Three negroes were taken from Jail at
Newton. Ga, last Thursday night and
lynched. They were in Jail for killing
+. >. Builard, white man, who was
called in to quella row at a negro dance,
mob went to the jailer and told him they
had another prisoner to lodge In Jail
When the jailer reached the cell door
with the keys the mob rushed at him
and soon had the door open. The three
negroes wero taken mile from town
and hung to a tree and riddIed with bull
let's. A fourth negro--in Jail for the
turbed, ltg!
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-07-01
Winthrop College Scholarship
and Entrance Examinations.

TIME examinations for the award of
College and for the admission of new
students will be held at the County
Court House on Friday, July 10th, at 8
9. m. Applicants must not be less than
fifteen years of ago. When scholarships
are vacated after July 10th they will be
awarded to those making the highest
session will open about September 10,
1908. For further information and a
catalogue, address President
ID. B. JOHNSON, Rock Hill, s. @.
May 20, 1908. 2O-27
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-07-01
Instruction sncampment.

At the last session of Congress an ap.
preparation was made for the purpose Of
an instruction encampment of State
troops this year. The priyates and Off.
GERS while in camp will receive Same pay
as men in the regular service, and viii
be given same equipment and rations.
Adjutant General Frost returned from
Washington recently and has $31, 800. .25
at his disposal for the encampment OF
the State troops. This is to be disbursed
by an officer of the militia, to be ap
pointed by the Governor, such officer to
give bond. The date for the encamp.
ment has not yet been fixed.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-07-01
A Black Rain Fell.

Parkersburg, w. Va, June 29.--Black
rain fell in Barbour County Sunday. 1t
is>said the water ran in streams 80 black
after the storm that the cattle would not
drink it, The black rain extended all
over the county. The clouds were Of
inky .blackness and columns of black
smoke seemed to rise from them. There
is much speculating as to the cause.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-07-01
July 1, 1908.
BRIDGES TO REBUILD

HHHE County commissioners will let
a to the lowest responsible bidder, al
the respective bridge sites, on the days
mentioned below, the contracts to re-.
build the following bridges:
Chauga bridge, at Horseshoe, July 13,
at IL q. m. 10
Wgington Mill bridge, on Cane creek,
July Id, at IL a. m. sF
High Falls bridge, on Little river,
July 15, at IL a. m. III
New bridge, at Joe Berry Hunnioutt's, s,
July 10, at p. m. dEl@
Sitton's bridge, on Conneross creek,
July 10, at III q. M.
Specifications will be made known on
days of letting. The successful bidder
will be required to give bond. Board
reserves the right to reject any and all
bids. d. Z. McALISTER, Supervisor.
July 1, 1903. 26.27
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-07-01
j. w. RaIl WIN Rux n Raek

You assume no risk when you buy
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and 0iar-
rhoea Remedy. j. w. Bell, Walh or
w. j. Lunney, Seneca, will refund bur
money If you are not satisfied after 4 Asing
it. 1t is everywhere admitted to be the
most successful remedy in use for bowel
complaints and the only one that never
fails. 1t is pleasant, safe and reliable.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-07-01
ChoIera lnfantum.

This has long been regarded as one of
the most dangerous and fatal diseases to
cured, however, when properly treated.
All that is necessary is to give Chamber
lain's Colo, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy and castor oil, as directed with
each bottle, and cure is certain. For
sale by j. w. Bell, Walhalla; w. j. LIN
new Seneca
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-07-01
Most Foul Assassination In Town Of aorway.

Norway, s. c., June 29.--one of the
most horrible murders was committed
in this (Orangeburg) county. John II.
Phillips, white, was sitting down eating
supper with his family, when some un.
known party shot through the window,
hitting him in the back of the head and
shooting out his brains. The shot also
hit two of his children, a small girl about
nine years old and a little boy about
eleven. Mr.. Phillips was a highly re-
spected white man of this town. Last
Saturday evening he and two of his sons
had some trouble with some negroes, but
nothing OF acharacter to provoke such
a deed.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-07-01
rae NEWS FROM SENECA.


Seneca, Juno 80. Mrs. y, w. Byrd and
children are visiting relatives in Town
vile this week. kssS &
Misses LaaelIe Lyle and Annie Farmer
Hunter.
Miss Mary Cherry is anticipating a
house party OF uumbt ,iof her friends
who will yassemble this week et her home
here. She has issued a large number OF
invitations for Friday evening next. when
she will entertaiu in honor OF these
young guests. q
Miss Louise sheldon is spending the
week with friends here.
Mrs. M. w. Coleman Is visiting In
Seneca for q few weeks. S
Mrs, j. @. Gary and son. Whitner, OF
X. Livingston. s
A charming gathering Of tho younger
SGT at the homo of Mr.. and Mrs. A. w.
Thompson, last Friday evening, was o.
bright feature in last weeks social cal
Mrs. J, +. MoCarley is among the in
disposed this week, she having been CON
fined to her bed for several days.
The friends of Ed Sitton are pleased
20 see him able to resume work again afy
ter tedious sickness of several weeks
Mrs. O. II. Doyle and daughter, Miss
Leila, visited Seneca the past week.
Miss Leila Thompson, of Townvilie,
visited Mr.. and Mrs, Frank Hoileman
An impromptu social gathering of
Seneoa's musical people last evening at
the Keowee Hotel proved q most de-
lightful one. Piano, violin and vocal
music, with a reading by Mrs. s.. X.
Dendy from "Leopard's Spots" COM
posed the programme.
Miss Mayfeld Stribling, Of Eatonton,
| SanaNQ au Al N
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-07-01
NEw ADVERTISEMENTS j ,}EE
An 40 Civ b3b !
Notice to Trespassers.

A LII persons are hereby notified not
"A, to enter lands of the undersigned
for the purpose of hunting, fishing, out
ting timber, digging roots or otherwise
trespassing in any manner whatsoever.
Parties entering said lands after publica-
tion of this notice will be dealt with to
the fullest extent of the law.
l.. E. BURGESS.
July l, 1908. s26.29
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-07-01

hesitate TO speak we'll Of Chamberlain, e
Stomach and Liver Tablets after once
trying them. They always produce q
pleasant movement of the bowels, i'm
prove the appetite aES strengJnenS the
digestion. For sale by j. w. Bell, Wal
,halla; w. j. Lunney, Seneca.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-07-01

For lazy liver try Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets They en-
vigorate the liver, aid the digestion, reg
ulate the bowels and prevent bilious at
taoks. For sale by j.. w. Bell, Walhalla;
w. J. LnnnaY Sanaca ..s
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-07-01

State Employment Agent Gerow,
60, ,000, ,000 bushel wheat crop in that State
is very grave question. He has issued
call for harvest hands, but apparently
his efforts are fruitless. Twenty-nine
counties in tho great wheat belt will, Ia
ten days, need the services of $4,000 more
men for the harvest than Kansas car
supply.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-07-01

"A trolly car ran into q freight train n
Chicago June 30. The wreck resulted in
two passengers being killed and many
seriously injured.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-07-01
Situation In Jackson.

a jackson, KY, June 28.--For the first
time in many months evening church
services were held to-day. Prior to this
time the citizens were afraid to leave
their homes after dark. Tom Sharp,
who introduced the usual Saturday night
shooting carnival yesterday, was arrested
by provost guards after two mile chase
over the mountains. This incident he'd
a quieting effect last night and to-day @
feeling of security is returning to The
citizens and the arrest strengthens their
assurances. Joe Crawford and I'd Tharp,
the men accused of burning EVEN 8
hotel, were released on 1000 bail each
and will return to work for Judge James
jeff Tharp are their surety. Their
cases will be taken up by tho special
grand jury July %.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-07-01

State Comptroller X. M. Love was as
sassinated in his Office in the State capi
tol at Austin. Texas, june 30th, by w
9oEill, q discharged employee of the
ORG din, Hill committed suicide imme
diaflsa isNsar the shooting of Love.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-07-01

The reign Of terror continues in Jack,
son, Ky. The Judge who presides over
the city court has received notice oi
militia.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-10
Indiana Obituary.

TERRE HAUTE. Ind, Feb 9-The body
of Rev. William t. Cuppy, who died at
Waveland on Saturday. was taken to Shell
born to-day for burial tomorrow Mr.
Cuppy has been prominent in the Baptist
Church in Western Indiana for many years
He left widow. two sons and one daugh-
ter one son is editor of Public Opinion
New York. and the other is connected with
"A Baltimore paper.
UNION CITY, Ind, Feb. "a message
from Norfolk. Va, TO Mrs. O. F.. Green to-
day announced the death of her brother
Macy Weesner. He had been in the army
for eight years and was in charge of the
laboratory at Fort Monroe. He recently
returned from service in the Philippines
The body will be brought here for burial
RISING Sun. Ind, Feb. 9-James ID.
dent of this county. died at the home of his
daughter. Mrs Susie WILDER. near here.
last evening. He was the father of John
Il. Coles. OF this city.
HUNTINGTON. Ind. Feb. 9-Mark But
the Herald Office and a brother of Editor
Thad Butler. died Saturday night. aged
ffty-two. The funeral will be held Tuesday
morning
SHELBYVILLE, Ind, Feb 9.-Mrs
Catherine Crosby. who died Saturday at the
age OF seventy-seven, will be buried Tues
day morning. Surviving her are nine chill
dIen.
RICHMOND. Ind, Feb. 9.-Calvin Hitter
man, OF Centerville. died yesterday. A
post-mortem was held to discover the cause
OF death. lie left widow and one son.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-10
ONE WEEK.
Postum Coffee Rcmade the Dominic i'm
"a Week.

Where person has no troubles excepting
those caused by coffee Postum Food Coffee
II faithfully used will usually act with re-
markable quickness. Here is an example
even where the coffee habit has been one OF
long standing.
II had been a coffee drinker for % years
and until recently regarded il as one of the
stays OF life. Z" writes a Tennessee clergy
man.
About a year ago an attack of malaria
impaired my digestion and began to use
more coffee than usual thinking il would
help my system throw of the malady. Dur
ing that year l suffered Undesirable ago
MES OF nervous indigestion. Finally l no.
tsced that every time l drank coffee for din
ner or supper 1 was much worse. l told my
wife 1 thought IL was coffee and that
would Quit it and use hot water. Then
thought | would try the Postum We had
heard so much about.
From the very day | left off coffee and
introduced Postum l began 10 improve and
at the end OF one single week / did not
have even the slightest symptom of nerv-
BUSINESS and dyspepsia left. IL Is many
weeks now since then and | have not only
gained I'm flesh but am entirely free from
wife had been nervous and her stomach in
bad condition and when she saw the change
wrought In me followed my example and
after using Postum a short time extremely
beneficial results followed.
II am a Methodist minister In charge of a
shurch at Graysyile. Tenn" Name fur
nishec b. PG9m - Battle Greek Mich
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-10
Calvin Cowgirl, Who Represented the
Eleventh District i'm Congress,
- Near Death at Wabash.
RISING RIVER AT EVANSVILLE
MUCH DAMAGE DONE ABOVE AND
BELOW THE CITY.
Freight Congestion Injuries Business
mt Evnnsviile-Chinese Funeral
Next Sunday-Other state News.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

BLOOMINGTON. Ind. Feb. 9.-The
freshmen OF Indiana University held their
tryout this afternoon for the Purdue track
meet which will be held here Saturday
night. Banks and Ray won the shot-put
with records of thirty-ive feet. Sampson
and Johnson went the high jump at five
feet FIVE inches. Johnson and Wise won
the twenty-yard dash and the twenty-five
yard hurdles. Keepner and Pidgeon took
The mile race in 5:37. Sampse made the
best pole vault and Ogden went half mile
il 2:Z1. The relay team probably will be
composed OF Johnson. Brooks. Banks and
Blair. The freshmen are very enthusiastic
and are confident Of taking their share Of
the honors. After the tryout Barclay.
one OF the track team. ran mile in 4:41,
breaking the indoor record here.