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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-08-24
cIaIoorne 5. Aussl kllled in Train Wreck.

In head-on collision Thursday morn
ing, 18th instant, about IL O'Clock, near
Keowee, Claiborne S. Ansel was so badly
injured that he died at SIS o'clock that
afternoon. BY reason of misunder-
standing of orders, the local freight
train, on which Ansel was fireman,
crashed into work train, both engines
and a number of fiat cars being demol-
ished. Fireman Ansel was between the
tender and engine shovoling coal, and
both legs were caught between the ten
der and engine and badly crushed. He
was confined there for over an hour and
until the freight engine was brought
from Central to pull the injured engines
apart. AS soon as he could be released
q special was run to Greenville, where
he was given every attention possible,
but he died after the amputation of one
leg. He would have been 81 years old
in September. He was young man of
bright prospects for a useful career.
He had determined to learn railroad
business, and was beginning at the bot
tom to work himself up. His many
friends, as well as the friends throughout
the State of his father, are grieved to
learn of his tragic death. His body was
buried Saturday morning at Greenville,
large ooncourse of sorrowipg friends
attending.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-08-24
Yesterdays Storm.

In yesterdays storm, which lasted
for only about half an hour, and was not
severe in Walhalla, fifty-one phones were
put out of business temporarily. Con-
siderable hail fell in various quarters.
Lightning struck a fine hog belonging
to Rev. j. M. Mcclure. The bolt first
struck the wire fence surrounding the
hog lot.
The house of john Morton, who lives
near the old Suttles mill, was badly
wrecked by the storm yesterday after
noon. The chimheys were blown down
and the house torn apart.
At the w. j. Neville place nearly all
the fruit trees were blown down.
VIM. Mulwee's barn was blown down.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-08-24
Death Of John Duncan.

On last Wednesday afternoon, August
II, death removed John Duncan, one
among the best and most respected citi-
zens Of this county. He resided near
Picket Post, where he was raised. He
was son of David Duncan, and was
about fifty years old. His only surviving
brother is Mason Duncan, who lives near
Bethel church. He is survived by four
sisters-Mrs. Jane Massey, Mrs. Tom
Todd, Mrs. Kirksey Cowan and Mrs.
Tow. Funeral services were conducted
Thursday morning at Bethel Presbyte-
rian church, (of which he was q mem
ber), by Rev. e. S. Jones, pastor of the
Walhalla Methodist Church.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-08-24
Church Notes.

The finest city and village churches
are painted with the Longman s. Marti-
nez Paints, and we want every church to
accept our donation whenever they paint.
8 e. make Id, therefore when you
want fourteen gallons of paint, buy only
eight of l.. & M. and mix six gallons of
pure Linseed Oil with it, making actual
cost of paint about $1.20 per gallon.
Don't pay $3.50 gallon for Linseed Oil
(worth go cents) which you do when you
buy other paints in can with paint
label on it.
sMany houses are we'll painted with four
gallons Of l.. & M. and three gallons of
Linseed Oil mixed Herewith.
Wears and covers like gold.
These celebrated paints are sold by G..
w. Pitchford Co., Walhalla, s. C.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-08-24
Suicide Prevented.

The startling announcement that a
preventative of suicide had been discov-
cred will interest many. A rundown
system, or despondency invariably pre-
cede suicide and something has been
which makes suicide likely. At the frat
thought of self-destruction take Electric
Bitters. 1t being great tonic and ner-
vine will strengthen the nerves and build
up the system. It's also great stomach,
liver and kidney regulator. Only soc.
Satisfaction guaranteed by all druggists.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-08-24
End OF Bitter Fight,

"rwo physicians had long and stub
born fight with an abcess on my right
lung" writes j. F. Hughes, of DUPONT,
Ca, "and gave me up. Everybody
thought my time had come. AS last
resort tried DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption. The benefit received
was striking and was on my feet in a
few days. Now Pve entirely regained
my health" 1t conquers all coughs,
colds and throat and lung troubles.
Guaranteed by all druggists. Price SOC.
and 81. Trial bottles free.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-08-24
Sick Headache.

"For several years my wife was
troubled with what physicians called
sick headache of a very severe character.
She doctored with several eminent ply
sicians and at a great expense, only to
grow worse until she was unable to do
any kind of work. About year ago
she began taking Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets and to-day weighs
more than she ever did before and Is real
we'll" says George e. Wright, of New
London, New York. For sale by j. w.
Bell, Walhalla; the Seneca Pharmacy; w.
j. Lunney, Seneca.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-08-24
Old Stone Church and Cemetery Association.

The annual meeting of the Old Stone
Church and Cemetery Association will
be held at the Old Stone Church at IL
a. m. August 81. Solicitor j. e. Boggs
will deliver the annual address.
The Cateechee Chapter d. A. r. ex-
pect to meet at the Old Stone church at
p. m. on the same day, and hope to
have with them the Seneca Chapter D..
A. r. Addresses are expected from
Capt. VIM. A. Courtenay and j. c..
Striblino
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-08-24
Didn't Sign Dispensary Petition.

Seneca, August Exhibitors Courier: 1
see my name and also the name OF my
son, j. f. Alexander, on the petition
calling for an election for the removal
of the dispensary. Now, Messrs. Editors,
neither of as signed the petition, nor did
any oDe present one to us. This is mat
ter that should be done right to save
trouble in the future. The petitions
should be genuine and not false.
Respectfully, j. G. Alexander.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-08-24
A Collision at Keowee.

In the collision near Keowee last
Thursday several of both train crews
sustained injuries more or less, but @. S.
Ansel is the only one who lost his life.
Will Haynie, engineer of the local. was
crushed one side, but not seriously hurt,
E. L. Hanks was badly scalded and his
head was cut, but he will recover. Hub
Voyles sprained his ankle in jumping.
Several saved their lives by jumping.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-08-24
Fall Examination OF Teachers.

The State Board of Education has ap-
pointed the regular fall examination Of
teachers for Friday, October 21st. At
the meeting of the State Board of Edu-
cation on May 6 it was decided to base
this examination on Hughes Mistakes
in Teaching, yPeterman's Civil Govern.
ment, Silas Mariner, Enoch Arden, and
current history in addition to regular
subjects. Teachers should bear in mind
the date of this examination aud be on
hand PROMPTLY
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-08-24
To Get Election Returns Quickly.

Manager Geo. L. Wilson, of the Oconee Tee-
phone Co., will take election returns over the
wires Tuesday after the polls are closed. Man
ayers are requested to send official returns by
phone to Wahala as early as possible This viii
enable people all over the county to know Tues
day night practically the official result of the
election for all county and State officers.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-08-24
Veterans OF Chattooga Township.

On August Goth the Confederate vete-
rams of Chattooga township met and
unanimously elected Jas. T. Lyles as
their delegate to meet with the delegates
from the other townships at Walhalla on
Monday, September 5, for the purpose of
electing county pension board.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-08-24
Unclaimed Letters.

Following is list of unclaimed letters
in the Walhalla post office for
the week ending August 20, 1904: Burt
Atkins, W. w. Haney, Thos. f. Jones.
j. NJ. Merrick, p. NJ.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-08-24

wv ANTED--AT ONCE-A man who
w is honest and sober, and can fur
nish good recommendations, to sell the
New Improved Singer. Sewing Machine.
Experience unnecessary. Liberal con-
tract. Address, The Singer Sewing Ma
chine Store, 220 N. Main Street, Green
vile, s. @. 33.34a
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-08-24
Four Car Loads OF suaales and Wagons.

l have four car loads of buggies and
wagons that must be sold at once. See
If you want to save $40 TO $25 on
buggy or carriage, $5 to $3.50 on a
wagon, and if you want time you can
get it. Everything must prove to be as
represented. Want to exchange vehicles
for horses, mules and cattle. Come to
see me. Il. NJ. Lowery, Seneca.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-08-24
meteorological Matters.

The following is the record of tenn
perature and rainfall as recorded at the
U. S. Station, at j. D. Isbell's, near Wal
halla, for week ending August 10, as re-
corded by Miss Laura E. Isbell, observer
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-08-24
Meeting oconee Rural School Association.

A meeting of the Oconee Rural School
Association will be held in the Court
House on Saturday, August 81, at IL
o'clock a. M. Marye r. Shelor.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-08-24
Slippers.

Misses and Children's Slippers,
ranging in price from 75c. to $1.50-
your choice 69c.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-08-24

GROCERIES,
Big Blue Bar Soap, weight one
pound, 3 for 10c.; Silver Leaf Soda,
1-pound packages, 3 for 10c.; Good
Luck Baking Powder, half-pound
cans, 3 for 1Oc. Potted Ham, so.
size, 3 for loo.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-08-24
Odd Pants.

Our entire stock to be sacrificed
at prices that will make you an
eager purchaser.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-08-24

See the value of our Hats marked in
plain figures, and if you have a head
that needs covering you will buy.
The oasis., 1904-11-05

Messrs F Vefdapo and Ranel J Ruiz of IlermosiIlo were at No- gales yesterday with lhe Hermo- silllo delegation
 At Patagonia Wednesday Mr. Roy Sorrels ard Miss Jessie Dum- ont were united in matrimonv, Judge Quinn performing the cere- mony. The young couple have many friends who wish them much happiness in their new relation.
 Monday morning MT. Mark Lulley went to Tucson with his son. Alex Grey LuIley, the latter for matriculation in the University of Arizona. Alex is bright boy, and he may be expected to render 3 good account of himself in the University.
 Sunday MT. k. L. Crowell of the Arizona Mexico Investment Co, was out to the Golden Rose mine, which fire property they have under bond. A tunnel is driving to intersect the junction of two veins, with prospect of cutting a fine ore body,
 Wednesday evening Mir. Leoca- dio Escalada, of the firm of Esca- lada Brothers. returned home from an extended visit in California whither he went early in August for medical treatment. The gen. tleman comes home entirely re covered.
 Mir. Homer J. Mapes, republican nominee for justice of the peace in Nogales precinct. is one of the most sterling and reliable of the young men in Nogales. He will make a valuable officer, and should be elected by a large majority. In fact it ought to be made unan- imous.
 The Gardiner. Worthen X Goss Co.,, of Tucson, present q change in their advertisement to which at tention is called. This sterling house manufactures all kinds of mill and mining machinery, hoists, horse powers, whims, etc., etc; and conducts large business all over the southwest.
 Monday Nogales was visited by Mr. H. l. Miller, manager for the Libertad Mining X Smelling Com pany of San Antonio de Ia Huerta, out near the Yaqui river, return ing to Sonora from a visit of three in the east. Mrs. Miller, who is yet in Chicago, is expected to return in December.
The oasis., 1904-11-05
NocALES NOTES.
interesting Items Gathered Around
 the Line Cities.

L. T. Bristol, Dentist, Marsh Bldg Mrs. L. J. Jaeger was here early in the week from Tucson.
 Harry Vaughn was in town Monday from Patagonia.
 George Atkinson was here yes terday from Calabasas.
 Tuesday evening Mark Lulley returned from Tucson.
 Tuesday Colonel J. H. Dickey was up from Hermosillo.
 E. l.. Griswold has returned from tn automobile trip to Tucson.
 Wednesday evening Mir. Joseph Pascholy returned from California. Manuel Mascarefias, Jr., was in Thursday from the Santa Barbara ranch.
 John Brickwood, Jr., was in town yesterday from the Old Sol- dier camp.
 MT. J. T. Mcdonald of Gro Blanco was a visitor at Nogales last Saturday.
 Sheriff Murphy of Pima County was at Nogales Thursday on offi- cial business.
 Deputy Sheriff ]. B. McClana- han of Gro Blanco was in town Thursday.
 c. K. Brown returned Monday evening from a business visit in California.
 Dr. Homer Parr of Magdalena visited the line cities several days this week.
 c. H. Sherman, who has mining interests near Magdalena, is visit ing in New York.
 Bo. Whitesides has been ap. pointed county jailer, succeeding Geo Savers, resigned.
 Mir. Louis Proto of the firm of Proto Brothers was up from Sonora Thursday on business visit.
The oasis., 1904-11-05
Metal Quotations.

Following are the market quota. tations on metals for today. Copper { E. Cathode) lb 13s e 134 Lead, per 100 lbs. 4.30 Silver, per oz., 5Ss cts.
 Pesos. Bullion value 454 Mex. Dol. (local) 46-2.15 American Dollars 2.15 Mexico City Exchange 2.18
The oasis., 1904-11-05
COFFEE

T here S good coffee enough, and good-enough coffee.
 There's good-enough cof- fee, and good coffee enough. Your grocer returns your money fl you don't like s,-l.hnss Best.
The oasis., 1904-11-05

ested near Cucurpe, in the Mazda lena district of Sonora, has return ed from his home in Seattle, and was at Nogales day before yester- day.
 Lawrence J McCabe of the Ann merican House, Magdalena, came up from Sonora Monday, and after short visit in town, started for Los Angeles Thursday morn- ing on a business visit.
 With the party from Hermosillo to meet Vice President.elect Ramon Corral is the famous Twelfth Regi- ment band, which discoursed sweet music in the Plaza Treee de Julio yesterday afternoon. Ernesto Fleischer, manager of the Boston Store at Cananea, arr rived here early in the week and will make Nogales his headquar- ters until his brother Louis B. Fleischer returns from the East.
 James w Pearce, former man. ager of the Southern Commercial Company, was at Nogales early in the week in the interest of a Calif- ornia wholesale house which he represents in Arizona and New Mexico.
 Sunday Mir. John Henderson, the prominent Sonora mine operator, and sons John and Alex started for Boston to join Mrs. Henderson and the other children. They expect to be away from Nogales about two months.
 The third series of stock in the Nogales Building < Loan Associa- tion matured on the first of Nov ember, and lucky shareholders are receiving their money. The Asso- citation is financially solid. and has been of great service in the up building of Nogales. Many homes have been built through the Asso citation, and its loans and securi- ties are gilt edged.
The oasis., 1904-11-05

Railway spent Sunday in Aoeales with his family.
 Several cars of Sonora oranges have passed Nogalcs this week billed to northern points.
 Captain Thomas Rynning of the Arizona Rangers visited Nogales Wednesday on official business.
 Amos J. Yaeger, the Sinaloa mine operator, was at Nogales Thursday on a business visit.
 This week Albert Steinfeld & Company received a carload of meats and lard from Kansas City.
 Mr. and Mrs. Otto H. Herold have returned from their honey moon trip to Guaymas and Hermo- sillo.
 Good single rooms, furnished, for rent cheap. Eligible and cen- tral location. Apply at THE OASIS office. If.
 Saturday evening H. W. Kelsey of Roy < Titcomb returned to No gales from a business visit to Dou- glas.
 Barney Quinn has this week re- turned from q visit at the St. Louis Exposition and other eastern points.
 Captain Cos, inspector of rail- roads for the Mexican government, was at Nogales early in the week en route to Sonora.
 Forgood, substantial service wear Hamilton, Brown t Co.'s Patrol Shoe Shoe, J sold at the Red House, Ra- mon Vasquez.
 Mrs. Reddoch and her son, Mr. James Reddoch, have gone east to attend the Worlds Fair, leaving Benson Monday.
 Sunday J. A. Naugle, assistant general, manager of the Sonora Railway was at Nogales from Guaymas returning north that night.
 TIE OASIS office has just com pleted printing a large supply of custom house forms of all sizes which are for sale in quantities to suit.
 Tommy Sutton. travelling repre- sentative for Bishop & Company, the Los Angeles cracker and candy dealers, called on local merchants last Saturday.
 Wednesday Mr. k. NJ. Dicker- man, republican nominee for joint councilman remained at Nogales, getting acquainted with his future constituents.
 Wednesday evening MT. J. l.. Shepard returned from trip be- yond the Yaqui river, in the vicin- ity of Tonichi, where he has min ing interests.
 This week Mike Maloney has been in from Orc Blanco, where he has been recently developing fine body of high grade ore in a prop- erty he is working out there.
 After this week THE OAsTs will be able to resume it's regular news departments, live stock market re- ports, etc, which have been crowd ed out for some weeks by politics.
The oasis., 1904-11-05

Mr. L. ". Bonney, ho is inter- ested near Cucurpe, in the Mazda lena district of Sonora, has return ed from his home in Seattle, and was at Nogales day before yester- day.
The oasis., 1904-11-05

! D. Mathews. Of lhe Sonora Railway spent Sunday in Nogales with his family.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-06-11
Brave japanese Fishermen.

The japanese as a race are fearless,
This is evidenced by the hazardous
occupation of the little brown men who
earn living far from the rocky coast
lines OF the islands. One OF the chief
articles Of diet in Japan is fish. To
secure ii for the market the Japanese
go many miles from land in their tiny
craft. which to those who do not nn-
derstand their strength and buoyancy,
look as though any ordinary wave
would capsize them. These Japanese
60 two and three hundred miles at sea
to catch fish.
Each year the shores of the islands
are strewn with wreckage from the
boats, while the sea gives up the
bodies of the brave men who were
caught in the feaful typhoons which
sweep around this corner of the earth.
Then. again. the ocean liners take the
lives of many of these doughty Japan
ese. There is never a diminution in
the numbers of the fleet
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-06-11
Mr.. 6Ibee's Opinion.

Alpine. Cal, June 6.--Mr. +. NJ. Al
bee, our postmaster. has expressed an
opinion based on his own experience
which will no doubt lie of interest TO
many. Mr.. Albee is man of few
words. but his well known truthful
ness and uprightness Of character
adds much weight 10 any statement
he makes. He says:
"The first box of Dodd's Kidney Pills
that | used convinced me of their
good qualities and used altogether
four boxes with the very best results.
] can heartily recommend this rem
edy."
This voluntary expression OF opin-
ion will doubtless find an echo in
man homes in California for Dodd's
Kidney Pills have been making some
miraculous cures In this state.
From the evidence already publish
ed il seems safe TO conclude that this
medicine viii be found to be per
feet cure for rheumatism. urinary
trouble. backache and any and every
form or symptom of kidney complaint.
When we speak OF the better classes
we do not necessarily refer to the peo
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-06-11
Revolutionary Pensioner.

Mrs. Rebecca Mayo. the last surv'v-
Ing widow of a soldier of the Reyolu-
tion. is now over seventy years of age,
though when she married Stephen
Mayo, a soldier of the Virginia line,
she was very young. She lives in New
born Pulaski county Virginia, and
Congress recently increased her pen
sion s25 a month
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-06-11
IMMENSE TOBACCO PURCHASE.
Forty Eight Thousand Dollars Paid
for a Fancy Let or Tobacco.

The biggest purchase Of high grade
tobacco ever made In the West by q
cigar manufacturer was made last
Wednesday by Frank =. Lewis, Peoria
Ill, for his celebrated Single Binder
cigar. A written guarantee was given
that the entire amount was to he fancy
sc ected tobacco. This, no doubt,
makes the Lewis factory the largest
holder In the United States Of tobacco
Of 70 high a grading.-Uerdtd Tran
script, Dec. sf, 1909.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-06-11

Defiance Starch is put up 1e ounces
In a package. 10 cents. One-third
more starch tor the same money.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-06-11

mans reputation for wisdom de
pends less on what he really knows
than IT does ON what he doesn't say.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-06-11

EDRH pprnsnentiy cured No ft= NERVOUSNESS afteP
Gbu hrz day OF Dr. KiiDe- Nerve hestors
send for FREE 12 90 trial bottle and tr-.tl-s.
Ia u II. KLisE, Ltd. 93i Arch Street. phiA, Pa
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-06-11

A self-made man seldom mixes
modesty with the material used In his
construction.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-06-11

Many a man IL too stubborn to ad-
nit he H. related to the mule.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-06-11

when we speak OF the better classes
we do not necessarily refer to the peo-
pie who bet.
The Washington times., 1904-07-16
MURDERED WOMAN'S BED
HELD FOR HER SISTER
Auctioneer Ratcliffe Does Rot Sell Piece
of Furniture on Which Mrs. Den
mis- Was Killed.

Owing to change in Attorney Wood
wards plans, the folding bed on which
Mrs. Ada Gilbert Dennis was murdered
In her apartments at lll1 X Street
northwest. on December 10. 1901, was not
sold at RatcInes auction rooms this
mOrning--as was planned. 1t is said JEe
bed has been offered 10 the dead
" Jman's sister If she does not accept
it the attorney will sell il at auction.
There was an unusually large gather
ing at the auction room, but the are
tiOueer did not make any announcement
until he reached the bed, more than an
hour after the other furniture In the
plL"c mad been sold. He said he would
pas = for the present, but might sell
IL lcTeT
IL is understood that Mrs. Dennis
sister would prefer TO keep the bed IN
stead og having 1t sold for a mere trife.
The auctiOneer said he could not set
more than So or 81 for it.. and II - be-
lieved TO be worth more as family
relic A letter has been written TO
the sister but no reply has yet been
received II she consents TO take it, At
torney Woodward VIII have il packed
and sent 10 her. Otherwise IL will be
sold at auction next Saturday morning.
The Washington times., 1904-07-16
NEW WORKERS ARE
SURE OF VICTORY

NEW YORK. July 1G.-"We will win
out. Within forty-eight hours the pack
ers Will have exhausted their supply and
they viii be glad 10 take back the men. %
was the declaration made today by Ii. l..
Eiehclbcrger who has charge OF the To-
cal situation in the butchers strike
Anticipating further disorders in the
slaug ghterhouse district the authorities
sent extra details Of police To guard the
district today. II is feared that any at
tempts 10 employ strikcbreakers would
result in violence A gang OF nOn-union
men leaving SchWarZschild and Sulzber-
ger were stoned last night. and the
police were forced TO use their clubs TO
disperse the crowd. Eichelberger. in
speaking OF the outbreak. said:
1T was hoodlums who started the
trouble The union is not responsible.
From the outset my advice 10 the men
has been 10 stay At home and keep
away from the packing houses. The
packers can hire as many nOn-uniOn
men as they wish. but il means more
trouble for them. Our men did not par
ticipate In the rioting.
IL Is reported that many Of the strik-
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