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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-03
POTATO ROT.

The potato rot is causing a good deal
Of loss in Jefferson county. Hundreds
of bushels have rotted in the ground
because of the excessive rain of the
past summer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-03

urine scalds the flesh or If, when the child
reaches an age when il should be able to
control the passage. 1t is yet afflicted with
bed-wetting, depend upon il. the cause of
the difficulty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment Of
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due TO diseased condition Of the
kidneys and bladder and not to a habit as
most people suppose.
Women as we'll as men are made mis-
cradle with kidney and bladder trouble,
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect OF
Swamp-Root is soon realized. 1t is sold
by druggists, in fifty fSst
cent and one dollar 6s5fSt
sizes. You may have co
sample bottle by mail FL s Ea..sss3 IL
free, also pamphlet tell Home Of swamp Root.
ing all about il. including many of the
thousands Of testimonial letters received
from sufferers cured. In writing Or. Kilmer
& Co., Binghamton, N. T., be sure and
mention this paper.
Don't make any mistake but remember the name
Swamp Root, Or. Kilmer's swamp Root and the
address. Binghamton, N. Y, on every bottle.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-03
w EsTERN MARYLAND RAILROAD

w EsTERN MARYLAND RAILROAD
Taxing Effect Sunday. June al, 1903
HAGERsTowN AND BALTIMORE.
Leave Hagerstown at 6 30 a m tBlue Mounia
Express OF 3. M. 10 and y 10 p. m
Arrive at Hagerstown at 30 and IL 81 aud a. n
~ and OF p.
EAST Mail, the only Sunday train
Connection at Highheld for Gettysburg Hanover,
Spring Grove, York, Eastern Extension AMI points
on Baltimore and Harrisburg Division.
HAGERsTowN AND CHERRY RUN.
Leave Hagerstown at o8 a. M, IL 90 p. m. and
s OF p. m.
Arrive at Hagerstcwn at IS a. M, 10 35 a. m ane
90 p. IN.
HAGERsTowN AND cHAmBERsBuRe AND
sHIPpENSBuRG.
Leave Hagerstown at Is g m. and ii 90 a. an
90 p
Arrive at Hagertown OF a. m. o5 m and o
p. m.
VIA CUT OFF, HAGERsTowN cHAMBERsBURG.
Leave Hag-istowl at II p. m. Arrive at n p
IN. making connection with B. & J. V. R. K. at
Quinsopia to and from Baltimore.
These trains will run daily except Sunday.
The Fast Mail from Baltimore arriving at Hagers
town at so a. m and leaving foi Baltimore at 10
o. m, being daily.
For Frederick leave Hagersto-n at 6 40 a. m and
10 p. IN. Immediate connes..on at Brueetown.
F. NJ. HOWELL, G. P. A.
S. M. MANIFOLD, Genr Supt.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-03
IMPORTANT CASE DECIDED.
END of THE CASE OF ". X. WEAVER
AGAINST AQUILLA JANNEY.
The Defendant Was Forced 90 Pay
sam Aproximating s3,500-The
Court Notes.

Judge Dailev. Of Romney, who was
presiding over tho Berkeley Circuit
court in which certain cases were
tried which was improper for
Judge Faulkner TO decide. has handed
down decision in the celebrated case
of n. X. Weaver against Aquilla Jan.
ney. This suit grew out OF alleged
carelessness on the uart Of the defen-
dart. who for number of years, was
the guardian of the minor heirs of
harles Weaver. and involves sum
aggregating nearly $500. 1t was
claimed that Mr.. Janney had failed to
exercise ordinary prudence in hand
ling the affairs of the heirs and that
the property suffered to that extent
thereby.
The case was argued before Judge
Daley at Romney about six months
ago, Attorney Howard Emmert APP
pearing for the plaintiffs ADD Mr.. ID.
G. Westenhaver for Mr. Janney.
The suit was decided n favor of the
plaintiffs 1t is rumored that an ao
peal will be taken to the higher court,
but this could not be confirmed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-03
Women as Well as Men
Are Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind, dis
courages and lessons ambition; beauty, vigoY
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-03
COURT NOTES.

While there we're number Ct cases in
chancery yet on the docket, one or two
of which are imp ortant, it is not
thought that court would be in session
for more than few days. Judge
DALEY resumed the session sSatur-
day morning lust long enough tosad-
iourn until Monday, when it was ex-
pected that the final cases of the term
would be taken uD.
No intimation has as yet come from
Judge Faulkner as to when his decision
in the Weaver divorce suit will be
handed down. The suit was filed at
the Anril term and submitted to the
court on briefs by the attorneys. 1t
is expected that the decision will be
handed down before the September
term is closed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-03

Trains NosI, 5 and log run daily between Hagers
townand Harrisburg
Daily.
Daily except Sunday.
H A RIDDLE, WA. GARD, wv. MARTIN
Genl PAS. Agt. Agent. Supp
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-03
4 NUMBEpLAND VALLEY RAILROAD
~ IME TABLE.
I'm Effect May 25. 1908

Trains Nos. ?, and no run daily between Ha
gcrstown and Harrisburg.
Daily.
Daily except Sunday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-03

by druggists, in fifty
cent and one dollar
sizes. You may have a
sample bottle by mail
free, also pamphlet tell
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-12-16
Senator German Wants the Facts.

Senator German took fall out with
the Republicans in the Senate the
other day when he said
ave want to ascertain whether
the investigation which has been
made has been "ntirely OH the sur
face and whether it is true that those
who haye made the investigation are
not as guilty as those who have been
investigated. assert here, as a
Senator that there is evidence
in writing that there were frauds
perpetrated by high officer who ia
allowed to escape entirely. The
facts are what we want. The coun-
try is not satisfied with the thor
oughness of the inquiry and wants
the books laid open for inspection in
order that the entire truth may be
known. 1t is our desire to aid the
President in turning the rascals out,
as we have no doubt he desires to do,
and for these reasons we hope that
the inquiry will be understood"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-12-16
DoWle Rules Again.

Chicago, December 12.-Johr
Alexander Dowie is again in contro
of Zion City and all its industries
This turn in the affairs of the head
of the Christian Catholic church
followed a financial showing made,
which Satisfied all the creditors, who
Immediately made formal motion
before Judge Kohlsant to have the
receivership appointed by the United
States District Court several
days ago dissolved. AS no objection
was offered to the motion by any OF
the creditors, Judge kohlsant granted
the request, and Receivers Blount
and Currier were discharged. While
the Receivers have been relieved
from further duties at Zion City, the
bankruptcy proceedings are still
maintained. 1t is likely, however,
that these will be dismissed in day
or two, or as soon as the creditors
com mittee appointed has an oppor-
tunity to report on the advisability
of accepting Dowie's offer of settle
ment. This provides for payment OF
all merchandise accounts within one
year, and the giving of notes in the
meantime, bearing five per cent
interest. BY the terms of agreement
Dowie has agreed to pay all the ex-
penses of the Receivers.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-12-16
The Moares1 Cochran Wedding.

We clip the following from re-
cent issue of the Pickens Sentinel
Journal
Three miles north of Seneca, at
the picturesque residence of w. Il.
Meares, at noon on Wednesday, Mo-
vember 25, 1908, was solemnized one
of the prettiest of home weddings,
when Miss Lena Meares was united
in marriage to Robert b. Cochran,
of Calhoun.
While "Noyember's chill and win
try blasts" were making a play
ground of the outside world, to bring
into more striking contrast the
warmth and beauty of the large par
lor, artistically decorated with feath-
cry ferns and exquisite chrysanthe-
NUNS.
Promptly at half past twelve
o'clock, as the strains of Mendels-
sohn's wedding march fell on the
ears of the waiting guests, the at.
tendant, Frank DuPre, of Clemson,
with Mr.. Martin, of Pendleton, and
Miss Ona Meares with Miss Blanche
Biggerstaff, of Seneca, entered the
room, followed by the bride and
groom-the bride always lovely, but
now the embodiment of loveliness
In orthodox bridal attire. Standing
under the garlanded chandelier, the
little party presented pretty group
as they were met by the officiating
minister, Rev. j. L. Carey, who, in a
short, impressive ceremony, made
one in the eyes of the world, the
"Two lives with but single aim,
Two hearts that beat as one."
After an informal hour of pleasant
converse, followed by dainty and
delicious luncheon, Mr.. and Mrs.
Cochran, with their. attendants, were
driven to "Mountain View," the
home of Mr.. Cochran's mother,
where reception was rendered them
on Wednesday evening.
Mr. Cochran is young man of
unusual worth, and is desefvedly
popular among his wide circle of
friends, who congratulate him ON
winning the hand of one so o.lovely in
person and character. May they
have long and prosperous voyage
on the sea of life.
The bride is one of Oconee's
most popular and loveable young
ladies and has hosts of friends
throughout the county who join The
Courier in wishing the couple long
and happy life.-Eds. Courier.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-12-16
Items from Speeds Creek.

Speeds Greek, December 12.--
Hog killing time is at hand, and
everybody is feasting on backbones
spareribs and sausage.
Rev. Mcdaniel, of Greenville
preached his farewell sermon a,
Hepzibah last Sunday to large con.
gregation. Rev. Mcdaniel is an
able preacher and we regret his de-
parture very much.
Paul Frederioks, of Spencer, N
O., is at home enjoying a much
needed rest.
I'll. +. Cox is making some i'm.
provements on his dwelling.
Oscar Campbell took in the carni.
val in Anderson last week. He re.
ports having had a most enjoyable
time.
Miss Annie Richie visited home.
folks at Walhalla last Saturday.
Gus Patterson, of Pendleton, was
in our community recently.
Speeds Greek school is progress.
ing nicely under the management Of
Miss Annie Richie. The enrolment
is unusually large. We think the
trustees made fine selection in EN-.
ploying Miss Richie.
Searchlight.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-12-16
Synopsis OF the Presidents Message.

The annual message of President
Roosevelt, which was read to both
houses Of the Fifty-eighth Congress
on Monday, December 7, comprises
fifteen thousand words, being esti-
mated at over fifteen columns of
printed matter.
The message deals principally with
the isthmian canal, the reputation
of the canal treaty by Colombia, the
revolution in Panama and tho con-
sequential course of the United
States in relation to the isthmian
embroglio.
The recent postal frauds, public
land frauds, the creation of the De-
partment of Labor and Commerce
form specific portion of the mes
sage.
The President recommends addi-
tional enactments in regard to these
newly instituted departments, stat
ing that the Department of Com
merce and Labor will be for the
fair and equitable control and ad-
justment of all labor and capital
dissensions.
Strict economy in national expen-
ditures is emphasized, the surplus of
expenditures for 1908 being the basis
for the President's recommendation
Needs of the financial situation is
discussed, but the President express
ing his OPP inion that it will be unwise
and unneces sary to attempt, at the
present time, reconstruction of the
entire monetary system.
The necessity of an immigration
bureau by which undesirable immi-
grants shall be kept out entirely is
mentioned.
The extension of rural free deliv-
cry service is praised. An additional
appropriation and facilit lies are rec
commended.
The policy of building good roads
Is approved.
The preservation of forest reserves
receives special mention.
The prompt enactment of instant
remedial Legislation to prevent dam
age by the boil weevil is requested.
The necessity of enlarging the
safety appliance on railroads is
endorsed.
The other points in the message
only relate to army and navy and
civil service matters, and to the
Panama canal and our relations to
foreign powers.
The above are the only points that
are of interest to the general public.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-12-16
|aiIE=ysSEs gsggESq5 IYsy;y 1,
81 CURES WHERE AL ELSE FAILS, k3,d
"a EeSt Cough syrup. Tastes Good. Use ~
.S In time. Sold by druggists. Ell
: cor MS gIN NHSIIl ION g
Cleveland Denies Report.

President Cleveland denies the report
that he is about to foreclose on Penn
sylvania line 16 miles in length in default
of an interest payment on bonds which
he holds.
The Bradford, Bordell and Kilpen
road" he said, sis narrow guage road
10 the oil regions. Nearly ten years ago
some of its stock came to me, partly for
professional services. / deposited my
stock with a committee and five or six
years ago the committee sent me $1,000
worth of bonds, which were to paw inter-
est only in case of the road proving pro-
fitable. Several payments were made.
but two years ago payment was refus, d
when the coupons we're sent and nv
bonds were again solicited by commit.
tee which was to act as it thought best
in the matter. Since that time / have
heard nothing from the committee"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-12-16
Negro Clerk Is Suspended.

Washington, December 10.-For
writing love letter to young
white woman who is clerk in the
census Office, negro clerk named
Ferguson has been suspended, pend.
ing an investigation by Director
North. Ferguson is muiatto and
was appointed from Alabama. In
his letter Ferguson declared his ad-
miration for the young white woman
and asked to be permitted to give
her gold chain and brooch. The
young woman Immediately appealed
to Chief Clerk McCaulay for protec-
ton. After making the complaint
she became i'll and had to be sent
home.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-12-16
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an infamed con-
dition of the mucous lining of the eusta-
chian tube. When this tube gets inflamed
you have rnmbling sound or imperfect
hearing, and when it is entirely closed
deafness is the result, and unless the
Inflammation can be taken out and this
tube restored to its normai condition,
hearing will be destroyed forever. Nine
cases out of ten are caused by catarrh,
which is nothing but an infiamed condi.
tion of the mucous surfaces.
We will give one hundred dollars for
any case of deafness Caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrll
Cure. Send for circulars free.
+. j. CHENEY 81 CO., Proprietors,
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by druggists, TOO. Halls Family
Pills are the best.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-12-16
The Drop Of Melted Lead.

A little while ago the engineer of
passenger train on one of the
great roads running into an Eastern
city saw the signal set right for him
to cross certain line coming down
from different section of the coun-
try. He threw the throttle wide
open and hurried to get over, but
before he was clear his engine
crashed into a train and immense
damage was done.
At the investigation which fol-
lowed, the operator whose business
it was to tend the signal at that
crossing declared very positively that
he knew the signal was properly set
He had done it with his own hands
The engineer of the passenger train
was equally as positive that the aig-
nal gave him the right of way. What
was wrongP Then they climbed up
to the arm of the semaphore which
regulated the signal and carefully
examined it. Here they found out
just what was the trouble. The lead
which had held the arm in place had
been brought into contact with q
live electric wire and melted and
run down in little telltale drop
fENl
This let the arm fall ont of place, 80
that although the operator was right
about thinking that he had shifted
the light properly, the engineer was
just as right when he said that the
signal was set to give him the right
of way. Such a difference did il
make whether or not the drop OF
lead was where it belonged or
whether it had melted and dropped
offl
just now the world is full of young
men asking the way to success
"How shall we win in the hot strup-
gle ?" "What can we do to gain
the advantage over the other yoopo
men who are pushing SO sharply to
the frontr" Aud there are papers
published just for the purpose OF
telling how to do this. Books are
also pouring from the press, all aim.
ing to tell how this may be done.
Aud the young men are following
the instructions thus given. If the
books and the papers say aPush !'
they try TO push. If the word
given is perseverance,, they work
hard to develop. that quality. Study,
exercise, courage, cheerfalness, pa
thence, Vim---all these and MANY
other words of advice are given (;
and the youth of the land press ON
brayely, hoping to win the crown
which they earnestly believe lies at
the end of the race.
And yet, not all of { ar youne
men reach the truest suo, ,ss in life.
Many of them make :. wretched
failure of it. What is wrong?
They follow the signal as it is set.
The men who write the books and
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-12-16

publish the papers are sure that they
have shown the right light. Still,
wreck and trouble follow.
Just one question hers Is there
always q vital contact between the
instructions given by those who
teach our youth the way to success,
and the Hand which sends power
out over life's linesp Or have they
failed to keep the connection un-
broken 2 1t does not make such a
difference whether our actions are
inspired by Him who never makes "a
mistake or by some mistaken notion
OF our own. 1t is not enough to say
that we think we are acting as we
should. 1t is important to know
whether or not we are in living, vi
TAB communion with the Father. If
we have allowed the standard to
drop down, the light we are steering
by may be entirely wrong and bring
disaster.
A few months ago sea captain
followed false light a hundred
miles out of his course. He thought
he was right, but he barely escaped
destruction. 1t will not do to take
chances of that kind.
The first thing for us to do is to
cit down and ask whether or not our
signals are true. There is just one
way to be certain of that. We must
climb up and see if all is right be-
tween us and God. Are we press
ing closely to his side, so that the
current flows straight through us
from HimP The world has many a
crossing where we will meet danger
If we are not very watchful. We
need to be sure that no one has made
a mistake before we venture out
upon the track.
But there is this grand thing
about the life of the man
who looks to God for His
guidance, he will not miss the
way himself, and he will not lead
anyone else astray. Would that
every man who sits down to tell
others which way to 60 might hold
out the sure signal, the signal lighted
in heaven and kept true by living
contact with Him in whom, is no
yariableness or shadow of turning |!
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-12-16
Millionaire Rescued.

Bristol, Tenn, December 12.-Af-
ter a desperate hand to hand battle
between posse of detectives and a
gang of rough mountaineers, Ed
ward Leizenring Wentz, the kid
mapped millionaire, has been rescued
and is with friends to-day. The des-
perate bandits were cornered in a
deep mountain gorge, where they
have tried to escape the rescuers
three days. Wentz is mental and
physical wreck, He was hurried to
Cincinnati, but it will be months be.
fore he reooyers his normal condition.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-12-16
wALHAhnA. SOUTH oARol1sA. pEc. 10. 1908.

pretty well that night. Next morn
ing early / called the Doctor In.
Soon after the Doctor coming in, ma
ture seemed to give awy, 8 the Gene
raj tainted, when the Doctor re-
marked he is gone We laid him in
bed-when he Immediately recovered
--he then called all his little grand
children with the members of his
family around him.. took them by
the hand and kissed them.-Told
them (the children) that they must
all be obedient children-keep holy
the Sabbath Day, and read the New
Testament. His son then came and
took him by the hand & said !:
5"Father, how do you feel--do you
know mea" sKnow you, yes. /
know you all if could but see-bring
my spectacles." He put them on g.
said, where is my Daughter q
Marion.-God will care for you--for
me. | am my Gods. belong to
Him. ! go but a short time before
you, and ! want to meet you all in
he aven, both white and black.
He exclaimed then: "What is
the matter with my Dear Children,
have 1 alarmed your Oh, do not
ory-be good children 81 we will meet
in heaven" He then dozed away
calmly q resignedly expired at 8
DOL ock in the evening 9th June 1916.
Buried on 10th June 1845.
Divine service by the Rev'd DIR.
Edgar. Discourse from the 7th
chap. 18th 18th verses of Revelation,
read Goth Psalm, and sang the fol-
lowing hymns-Why do we mourn
departed friends? Sd hymn I'd
Book.
Why should we start g. fear to
die? 3lst hymn, 2 Book 6 sang the
two following hymns:
| would not live Away DC, Go.
How firm foundation ye Saints
of the Lord.
Respectfully yr friend g obt svt.
A. Jackson, junr.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-12-16
$824,502,146 for Government.

Washington, December 12.-The
Secretary of the Treasury has trans.
mitted to Congress the estimates of
appropriations required by the Gov
'nment for the year ending June
80, 1906. The appropriations asked
for aggregate 1924 ,502, LAG, as against
$5S9,lS9, ,l12 asked for the year 1904.
The present estimates and the appro-
priations under each head for 1904
are recapitulated as follows.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-12-16
An Admirers Mistake.

"That man Bryan is a wonder,
ain't he ?''
"What has he done, now ?"
"Didn't you notice There's been
o contest over which ia the best
American poem and Bryan won it
hands down"
"Indeedp What's the name of
the poem ?"
"Thanatopis."
"But Bryan didn't write that"
"Eh! Who did?"
civilian Cullen Bryant"
Thunder! ! thought they said it
was Bill Bryan p 4
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-12-16
SHERIFF'S SALE.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COIINTy OF OrnNEE

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF OCoNEE.
The Carolina National Bank of Colum-
bia, against Mary w. Southern.
pY VIRTUE of an execution, to m
I'D directed by Clerk of Court of the
said county and State, dated th day of
January, 1883, in favor of The Carolina
National Bank, of Columbia, s. c., against
Mary w. Southern, l will sell, to the
highest bidder, at public outcry, in front
of Walballa Court House, on salesday
in January, 1904, during the legal hours
of sale, one lot in the town of Seneca,
s. c., No. 522, bounded on the east by
Townvlle street, bounded on tho south
by North Third street, bounded on the
West by Lot No 52l. and bounded ou
the North by Lot No. 547. Levied on
az the property of Mary w. Southern to
satisfy the above execution.
Terms: Cash. Purchaser to pay for
papers. b. r. MOSS,
Sheriff OcoDee County, >. G.
December 8, 1903. 1862
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-12-16
A Thousand Dollars Worth Of Good.

A. III. Thurnes, well known coal
operator of Buffalo. o., writes: "I have
been afflicted with kidney aud bladder
trouble for years, passing gravel or stones
with excruciating pain. got no relief
from medicines until l began taking
Foley's Kidney Cure, then the result was
surprising. A few doses started the brick
dust like fine stones and now / have no
pain across my kidneys and feel like a
new man. 1t has done me $1,000 worth
of good" Sold by j. w. Bell, Walhalla