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The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-09-17

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Ernest Freitca,e, tho mail carrier,
came pretty caose 10 passing ID hi
checks he Thurpday. a 90 ponnd
barrel q cement that le svasl le11,R a
slipped from his gtasp and r. ~
his chest. He WAS bruised up 0oueld-
erably and has been laid up'in bed for
several days under the doctors care.
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to be serious one ct this time and IL
Ihegtnsl to look g ii We were goi19 to
have . repetition Of 1891. It5has 6cenl
practically . period of continual rain
Tor the past woweeks and farmeFsa ire
getting discouraged. Only one dry 81
tflreshing was done all last week and
with the heavy rain Of last saturday
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-09-17
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The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-09-17

Jack and his friend saw was q couple
of streaks in the air. Those dogs were
soon lost to view and II that rabbit has
not stopped or died Of heart failure
those dogs are going yet. However,
.Measrs. Brown and Allen picked up
seven birds without dog.
Boys, sags an exchange, when you
speak Of your father don't call him
sold man . Ofcuurse you are older
now than when you learned tocall him
father. You are much smarter now.
than you were then and much more
manly looking. Your clothes are bet
ter; your hat Z modern shape and your
hair IS combed differently. In short
You are s:flyer" now than you were
then. Your father has . last years
coat and a two year old hat and . vest
Of different pattern. He can't3write
such elegant notes a. you can and all
that. but DOM call him the ssold man. .
Call him your father. For years he has
been hustling around to get things tc
gether; he has been held to the thorny
path Of industry for years and the
brightest half Of his life has gone from
him forever. But he loves you though
ne Is quiet about 1t, and II he knew
YOU were bad It would be the heaviest
burden he has to bear.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-09-17
REPORT OF rue CONDITION OF THE

,r coOPsRsrOwN, In the state Of North
,'ak tn, At the. oloss OF business Sept. 9th,
':rY.
RESOURCES.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-04
Death Of Mrs. w. r. King.

After having suffered for several years
with an acute cancer Mrs. Matilda King,
wife OF Mr.. r. w. King, departed this
life on the 25th of February, 1908. She
was daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Elias
Mason. She was in her fiftieth year.
She was for several years an active NOM
Der Of the M. f.. Church, South, haVfhk
joined in early childhood. In later years
she deemed it best to enlist with the
Wesleyan church, of which abe was q
member when she died. She was de-
voted wife and loving and attentiye
mother. Her main and supreme object
IN life seemed to be the promulgation of
happiness to all with whom she came in
contact. She leaves husband and Ave
children to mourn her death. After an
appropriate funeral service her remains
were borne to their last resting place,
where, in the presence of multitude OF
friends and relatives, the last sad rites
were performed at the Wesleyan ceme-
terry at Galway church. Truly 1t can be
said Christian has found peace In her
faith in the great 81 AM" A Friend.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-04
NEWS laasD AROUND WESTMINSTER.

Westminster, March 3.-Mr. w, X
muikey spent Sunday with his family a
Mr.. Hiram B. Worth has returned
from business trip to Jacksonyille
Macon, Savannah and other points In
Florida and Georgia.
Mrs. John ID. Sheldon, of Fair Play
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall S. Strib
ling during the past week.
Mrs. Lizzie nj. Peden, of Layonia. is
spending while with her sons. Messrs.
w. O. and L. O.. Peden.
The hgures and G changed places in
one OF our paragraphs last week and
made the weight of Mr.. r. N. Vaughan,f
rect weight.
Mrs. Prue s. White and child, of Spar.
tanburg, visited the family of Mr.. j. IT..
King the latter part of last week.
MT. Mark Norris. prominent citizen
OF Anderson, died last Wednesday. He
81 The books of subscription TO the West.
minister Oil and Fertilizer Co. were
opened at IL O'Clock last Thursday, and
by O'Clock they were closed with all the
required capital stock subscribed. Some
OF the larger stockholders had to shorten
down their subscriptions in order to give
all who applied u chance. About $4,000
had to be cut down. The people of our
progressive community are very anxious
to have an oil mill.
Mr., Paul Matheson visited homefolks
at Ioccoa Saturday and Sunday.
: Rev. r. T. Walker will preach in the
Westminster Presbyterian church next
Sunday morning and night.
I, Capt. w. Il. Parker has recently dis
covered some valuable mineral sub
sstances-iron and sulphur ores-on his
farm near, Westminster. The Captain
thinks the ores can be found in paying
quantities If properly developed. he
mas at his home the samples of nuggets
ne gathered, which he will take pleasure
in showing his friends.
terian Sunday school has bought a neat
sectional book case. The library was
organized in October, 1901, with Miss
Elizabeth Norris as librarian. The
standing committee is composed of
Messrs. VIZ. p. Anderson, M. s. Stribling
and d. L..Norris.
Mrs. W. N. Cox was called to Pickens
last Saturday to the bedside of her sister.
Mrs. Il. A. Hester, who was reported
very ILL.,.
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Thos. Peden,
returned to her home at Fayetteville.
Ca, last Saturday.
MIR, Paul Matheson and DR.. c. M. Wal
ker attended the X. of p. banquet at Wal
halla last Friday night.
MIS-. Mamie Barron, one of our millin-
ers, went to Atlanta yesterday to select
her spring goods. She will be pleased
to have all her friends call and see her
line when the goods arrive.
Mr. Q. d. Griffin, of Royston, Ca, has
just finished the work of plastering the
store room of Mr.. M. S. Stribling.
s.~ A. l.. Gossett
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-04
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION.

IFNHE undersigned trustees of the free
IL public schools of Westminster School
District, No. IL, in Oconee county, s. c.,
pursuant to the provisions of an Act OF
the General Assembly of South Carolina,
approved 26th day Of February, A. ID.
at Westminster, 8. o., on the 21st dav OF
MARCH, a. ID. 1908, the polls to open at
3 O'Clock a. m. and close at A O'Clock d.
m.; at which election the question of
issuing bonds of said School District in
an amount not to exceed Ten Thousand
Dollars, to become due and payable in
twenty years after date, and bearing in
terest at rate not to exceed six per
cent per annum, payable annually, and
the coupon for said interest, when due,
shall be receivable in payment of all
taxes levied or due to said school dis
trict--is submitted to the qualified voters
resident in said school district.
The money arising from the sale or
hypothecation of said Bonds shall be
expended by said Trustees in the erection
of free public graded school buildings at
Westminster, s. c., for said school dis
triot and equipping and furnishing the
same.
The trustees of said school district to
be authorized and required to assess and
have. collected taxes necessary to pay
the interest and one-twentieth Q-20) Of
become due in each year until the whole
amount OF said bonds and interest shall
be paid in full.
The ballots to be used in said election
shall be of white paper, and shall have
the words, sin favor of issuing bonds
Yes,' or, "In favor of issuing bonds
No" either printed or written on them |;
and j. ii. Ligon, III. #. Whitmire and 1.
5. Pitts have been appointed the man.
ayers to conduct said election
M. A. TERRELL,
w. M. KAY,
w. p. ANDERSON,
Trustees of Westminster School
District, No. II.
February 1S, 1908. I'll
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-04
New Advertisements this Week.

w. J. Lunney, druggist, Seneca, full
line of drugs and medicines. Special for
spring tonic, Lunney's Compound Ex-
tract of Sarsaparilla.
Sepeca Hardware Co., Seneca, large
stock general hardware, farm impie-
ments, wire foncing, etc.
Matheson Hardware Co., Westminster,
full line hardware, wire fencing, etc.
Call special attention to stoves, ranges
and other household and farm articles.
White & Co., Anderson, marble and
granite monuments, tomb stones, etc.
They control the entire output of the
High Point Granite Works and furnish
all kinds of builders granite and stone
material, curbing, etc.
Norman & Co, Walhalla, household
novelties. china, glassware, picture
frames, etc. Full line novelties, tinware
and fancy articles on hard constantly.
Read the advertising columns of The
Courier. The merchants who use these
columns are live, wide-awake men, do
business On business principles and look
to the interest of their customers.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-04
Items from Conneross.

Conneross, March 2.-The Conneross
school is now in fiourishing condition
under the management of Mr.. j. S.
Colley.
The storm struck our community in
fnll force Friday night, but no serious
damage is reported. The streams were
considerably swollen from the heavy
rains.
Miss Evie TolIison, one of New Hopes
charming young ladies, who has been
visiting. Mrs. w. b. Dilworth, returned
to her home last Saturday. During her
short stay Miss Evie made many friends
who will be pleased to welcome her
again. -.
i. The health of our community is good.
There was party at Mr.. and Mrs. w.
b. Dilworth's last Tuesday night, given
IN honor of their guest. Miss Tollison.
Quite q number of our young people
were present, and an enjoyable time was
the verdict of all.
Miss Emily Compton, of Fair Play,
visited relatives in our midst recently.
Anon,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-04
Quarterly Conference, WaIhaIIa clroui,

The first quarterly conference for the
Walhalla Circuit will be held at the Wal
halla Mill Chapel, March 7-9, 1908. A
full attendance of all the members of the
quarterly conference is requested. The
stewards meeting, which was rained
out on January Goth, will be held at this
time. Kiss your wife and babies and
come on, brethren-yes, you; and let us
have full meeting, 80 that no one will
have chance to complain--not even a
Child. Be on time. Preaching ct II
o'clock. Start early, so you will be sure
to hear the Child preach. Our presiding
elder, Rev. r. A. Child, will also preach
for, uss at the chapel on Sunday at II
O'Clock a. m. Jno. /. Spinks, p. G.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-04
Alliance Exchange Stock.

1, as county trustee stockholder for
Oconee county, have received letter
from Mr.. j. L. Keitt, secretary of the
Farmers Alliance Exchange of South
Carolina" (Limited), giving the follow
ing sub-alliances as stockholders insfhe
exchanges: Fairview, 2 shareB; High
Falls, share; Oakway, 4 share; Rich!
land, 1t shares; Salem, share; Shiloh,
l share; Wolf Stake, 1 share; White
Rock, share; Bounty Land, | share;
Tugaloo, share.
If there are any Alliances that took
stock or hold certificates not mentioned
above, would be glad if they will CON
fer with me. This information is de-
sired in order that the funds may be
properly distributed to those who paid
In. j. B. Pickett,
County Trustee Stockholder.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-04
stabbIaa a. clayton Near cour. House.

Clayton, Ge, Fehrnary 2a.--This after
noon, in sight of the Court House, while
Court was in session, q fight occurred, In
which Humphrey Giles stabbed and
probably mortally wounded Berry Beck.
officers out and had a number of the dis
orderly persons arrested and sent them
to Jail for contempt of Court. Giles was
arrested and ordered to Jail without bail,
TO await the result of the stabbing.
Glenn Hunnicutt and Abe Philyaw are
also in jail, and it is probable others will
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-04
Long Creek and Chauga Schools.

and Chauga were closed with appropriate
exercises. Miss Annie Richie has taught
for three terms at Chauga, and the pa
irons and trustees are highly pleased
with the results of her work. The clos
ing exercises on Friday consisted princi-
pally of public examinations, speeches
by the trustees, cts. Altogether it was
both q pleasant and profitable day-a fit
ting close to the work of the school term.
The Long Creek school has been in
charge of Miss Bessie Richie during the
past session, and has done excellent
work. At the close of the school there
was spread magnificent dinner at which
the trustees, patrons and children made
merry. The "little soldiers drill' was
the source of much pleasure to all. These
two schools have been fortunate indeed
in having such excellent teachers,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-04
Zion SchonI cInsas.

Miss Hattie Rutledge clased her school
at Zion on February 9th, after teaching
there the past five or six months, and is
at home now taking a much needed rest.
This is the fifth session Miss Hattie has
taught at Zion.
Miss Goldie White won the prize in
spelling in the Zion school. She did not
miss word dnring the entire session,
and it must be remembered that the les
sons were not recited orally but wore
written with definitions. This spes
well for Goldie. Others who made good
records in spelling are: Eva and Fred.
Manning; Mason, Jesse, Earl and Glenn
son Simpson, and Peyton and Fred. Nc
Kee. Patron
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-04
Card OF Thanks.

Lockhart, s. c., February 24.-Editors
keowee, Courier: We desire, through
your columns, to thank the friends at
Walhalla and of Oconee county for the
kindness shown to our dear. brother.
Christopher Il. Hunsinger, and for the
sympathy extended to us. We appre-
ciate your kindness and loving sympa-
thy, dear friends, and pray that our
Father, who doeth all things well, may
abundantly bless each and every one Of
you. His Brother and Sisters,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-04
No Court Next Week.

On account Of the prevalence of email
pox in the town and county the circuit
Court viii be adjourned TO the first Mon
day in July.
This action was taken at joint meet
ing Of the Walhalla Bar and Board of
Health this morning.
A telegram was sent to Judge II. o.
Purdy informing him of the prevalence
OF smallpox, and asking that he order
the Court adjourned. 1t is taken for
granted the continuance win be ordered.
Jurors and witnesses need not come to
Walhalla next Monday.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-04
Letter % MAYOR auslls, Seneca, !. {.

Dear Sir, You are interested In the
prosperity of your town, and eyery dol
Far anybody saves adds TO the wealth OF
tho place.
People can save half their money on
paint--more than half. Devoe Lead and
Zinc takes fewer gallons than mixed
paints to cover q house, and lasts twice
or three times as long as lead and oil.
Paint is saved; labor is saved; and the
quent.
When Devoe Lead and Zinc is estab-
lshed In Seneca, Seneca will get more
out OF it than we shall. Yours truly,
il. w. Devoe & Co., New York.
4 r. S.--G. w. Gignilliat sells our paint.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-04
Notice to Associates.

With the closing of the 1908 session of
school, the Bear Swamp school library
will again be opened at the usual days
and hours-every first and third Satnr-
days from until 6 o'clock-at the Bear
Swamp school house. The public is cor
daily invited to come and enjoy our
nice library with us, to which we have
recently added lot of new books. RI
member the days and hours.
Maude A. Burley, Cor. Member.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-04
Compulsory Vaccination for SMALLPOX.

There are several cases of smallpox in
Walhalla and compulsory vaccination has
been ordered by the Board of Heal5h
The disease has been prevailing In diff
ferent parts of the county for two
months, and has reached Walhalla at
last. Drs. Bell and Wickliffe have an
nounced that Mrs. w. o. White is suf-
fering with smallpox. A colored boy
who works for Rev. j. M. Mcclure has q
severe case. Let everybody assist the
officers and physicians in the effort to
stamp out the disease by vaccination at
once
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-04
Tragedy AYerted.

"Just in the nick of time our little boy
was saved" writes Mrs. w, Watkins, Of
PLEASANT City, Ohio. "pneumona had
played havoc with him and terrible
cough set in beside. Doctors treated him,
but he grew worse every day. At length
we tried DR.. King's New Discovery for
He 10 now sound and WE'LL" Everybody
onght to know it's the only sure cure for
coughs, colds and all lung diseases.
Guaranteed by all druggists. Price soc.
and 81. Trial bottles free.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-04
March Sales by the Master.

The sale of the Thomas Smith tracts
of land was made Monday at IL o'clock.
The various tracts were bid in as follows
Home place, house and two acres, in
West End, facing South Broad street,
sold to Mrs. Maggie I. Robins for $4O7.
Four-acre tract of land, West End, fac
ing South Broad street, opposite home
place, sold to Prof. d. f. Nicholson for
$780,
Fifty-acre tract Of land, on Cane creek,
Qot No. 43, German Colonization Asso-
ciation,) sold to Girard Q. Smith for 1876.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-04
More Riots.

Disturbances of strikers are not nearly
as grave as an individual disorder of the
system. Overwork, loss of sleep, ner-
vous tension will be followed by utter
collapse, unless reliable remedy is i'm
mediately employed. There is nothing
SO efficient to cure disorders of the liver
or kidneys as Electric Bitters. It's a
wonderful tonic, an effective nervine
and the greatest all around medicine for
run down systems. 1t dispels nervous
ness, rheumatism and neuralgia and ex-
pels malaria germs. Only 50c., and salts
faction guaranteed by all druggists.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-04
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
ist who understands them thoroughly.
DR.. j. Newton Hathaway, of Atlanta, Is
acknowledged the most skillful special
ist in the United States. Write him for
his expert opinion of your case, for
which he makes no charge.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-04
Prominent Lecturer at TownvIIIo.

The citizens of Townville and vicinity
are to be treated to lecture by Prof.
John G.. Clinkscales on Saturday night,
March 14th. The lecture will be in the
ceeds will be devoted to the completion
of the Methodist church. The following
admission prices will be in force: Adults,
25 cents; children under 12 years, ID
cents; two or more tickets to one family,
20 cents each; family tickets $1.OO.
Prof. Clinkscales is an able speaker, and
no one should lose this opportunity to
hear him. The subject of the lecture
viii DC The Utilization of WASTE" or
NWhat Shall do with It2O
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-04
Gard OF Thanks.

Editors Courier: wish to thank nv
friends and neighbors through your col
umns for their kindness to me in the
sickness and death of my wife. To each
and every one wish to extend sincere
thanks, and / hope that Gods richest
blessings may be theirs. Your kindness
will ever be remembered by me.
II. w. King
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-04
Working OyartIme.

Eight hour laws are ignored by those
tireless little workers-Dr. King's New
Life Pills. Millions are always at work,
night and day, curiag indigestion, bill.
iousness, constipation, sick headache
and all stomach, liver and bowel
troubles. Easy, pleasant, safe, sure.
Only 20 cents at all druggists.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-04
Two Appreciated Letters.

Gillisonville, February 81. - Editors
Keowee Courier: / have read the dear
old Courier year, and the only fault 1
can find with it is, that after reading the
names of some whom used to know in
childhood and in my youth, it makes me
homesick, and l long to return to my old
names see in the dear old town are
new and strange to me. Very truly,
Mrs. Emma Adair Moore.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-04

Pendleton, February 21.-Ed;tors Keo-
wee Courier: Enclosed please find one
dollar, which you will please place to
my credit on subscription to The Courier.
L can't afford to be without the "weekly
welcome visitor" which seems to i'm
prove with age, and appreciate it more
and more when 1 remember it as the
first newspaper 1 ever read. With best
wishes, very truly yours, j. p. Dendy.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-04
1t Saved His Leg.

p. A. Danforth, of LAGRANGE. Ga.
suffered for six months with a frightfui
running sore on his leg; but writes that
Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured IL
in five days. For ulcers, wounds, piles,
it's the best salve in the world. Cure
guaranteed. Only 25 cts. Sold by all
druggists.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-04
Mutual Insurance Association.

WalhalIa, March 4.--The vice president
and the township directors of the Farm
ers' Mutual Insurance Association OF
Oconee county are requested to meet at
this place on Tuesday next doth instant)
at 10 o'clock a. m. Please be prompt in
attendance. Business important.
j. w. Holleman, President.
Thos. Bibb, Secretary and Agent.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-04
Total. Is mills

The levy last year was 13t mills, the
additional levy of mill for past indebt-
making an increase for this year of 1s
mills. The alternative as to road work.
ing is the payment of 81 Communication
road tax, or the putting in of four days.
work on the roads of the county. The
time for paying this tax expired Satur-
day last
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-04
Hunter, DENLY 3 co.
Seneca. S. C.

This is the season when all panning spring
Clothes and when they take get
all they want and know prices
paoeswe landlord wants to place hs
business where he knows all his having
ness stered whore
and tools OF all kinds
that
boyood days whenit cat for
viii buying we will
promise to give you the best possible hgho
goodsseoond to he up country.
Yours, anxious to
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-03-04

BEAUTIFUL PICTURE FRAMES
D 10 and 20c., at NORMAN co.
BEAUTIFUL LARGE FRAMED>PIC.
I'D TURES, only 25c. at Norman's.
A LII KINDS MUSICAL INSTRU.
IA MENTS and Strings at Norman's.
S EEDSl SEEDS SEEDSi Q papers
~ for cents at NORMAN'S.
MACHINE NEEDLES AND OIL,
lXl Thread, etc., at NORMAN'S.