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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-30
WELCOMED NEW PASTOR
Rev. Henry Johnson Assumes New
 Charge in Eufaula.

Charge in Eufaula.
 Eufaula, Jan. 29.-(Special )-Rev. Henry Johnson, the new pastor of the First Methodist Church, has reached the city and was met at the parsonage by-a large committee of the church members, who extended him a most cordial welcome. This morning he preached his first sermon to a large con gregation and tonight the Baptist Church dispensed with its services in crder to allow the members to hear him.
 The Odd Fellows of the city have awarded the contract for some decided improvements in their building. The lodge room will be enlarged and beau tified and the entrance, which was ap- preached from steps from the sidewalk will be changed and put on the side of the building.
 Farmers are gradually turning loose their cotton and every day a few bales finds their way to the market here. About 600 bales were turned loose In the city last week. Quite number of prominent planters in the county seem determined to turn out some of their lands and say they will reduce their acreage at least 25 per cent, and re- duce their guano supply accordingly.
 Information of the death of Mrs. Francis F. Wood, who resided twelve miles south of the city, has been re- ceived here. Deceased was s4 years old and was widely known and uni- versally esteemed. She leaves seven grown-up children and numerous grandchildren.
 Mrs A. J. Lock. who recently sold her home on Cherry Street to Dan Mabry. of this city. will soon begin the erection of a handsome home on a va cant lot on Eufaula Street. near the business portion of the city.
 J. H. Reeves. who has just returned from the Cane Growers Convention in Montgomery. is loud in his praises of the proceedings of that body and the hospitality of the good people of the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-30
SHOT BY A MUTE.
Walter KIniard Seriously Wounded fin
 Hale County.

Walter KIniard Seriously Wounded fin
 Hale County.
 Greensboro, Jan. 29.-(Special. )-Al- len Wilson. a deaf and dumb man. over 60 years old. in a difficulty Friday evening, shot twice with a pistol Wal ter Kiniard, very dangerously wounding him.
 Kiniard is about 35 years old and both of them are unmarried.
 The shooting occurred near Hedge worth's. in this county Wilson came in today and gave himself Up to the sheriff and Is now In jail awaiting the result of the wounds.
 Wilson Is the brother of Lew Wilson, who, was murdered on the same place several years ago.
 MT. Warren Christian has arrived in Greensboro with his bride and is dO- miciIed with his uncle. Judge W. c. Christian.
 He was married in Newborn to Miss Mary Lucy Moore, one of the favorlte young ladies of that place. She Is a daughter of Mir. M. D. L. Moore of New berne and was married at her fathers residence. Mir Joseph w. Whatley. Jr.. of Havana was best man and Miss Laura Christian. sister of the groom, acted as maid of honor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-30
Drummern Orranixe Council.

A council of the United Commercial Travellers of America was organized by local drummers last night. Following the election of officers an oyster sup per was served. A. w. Heuer was elected Senior Councillor; J. P. Boyd, Secretary Treasurer, and the other of- ficers were filled by well-known trav- cling men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-30

Capital City. Mir Reeves will tell the people of his experience through the press in a series of interesting letters which he is now preparing It Is highly probable that the poor house near Clayton will be abolished and similar institution established near this city. The action is the result of the investigations of the late grand jury.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-30
THE NEWS OF SELMA
Advertiser Bureau.

Selma, Jan. z9. W. T. Sample, a collector. who was run over and painfully injured by Dr. W. W. Harper's buggy last Wednesday, is about to leave his home, but Is still suffering from his injuries.
 Mir. Sample. a middle-aged man of delicate health, was knocked down as he was crossing the corner at Franklin and Alabama Streets last Wednesday afternoon. In the buggy were Dr. Har- per and his driver. The injured man was immediately taken to his home and was confined until yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-30
A Big Warehoune.

Plans are drawn for a big warehouse to be constructed in the eastern part of the city by the Dan Joseph Company. It will be 70 by 22o feet. two stories high and a basement. Various local contractors will submit bids.
 The contract for Thomas Gilbert's three-story building on Twelfth Street will be let this week.
 The work of building the new Crit tenton Home begins tomorrow morn. inR.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-30
LITTLE GIRL BURNED.
Terrible Death of a Child in Columbus,

Terrible Death of a Child in Columbus,
 Ga.
 Columbus, Ga, Jan. 2S-(SpeciaL)-- Sallic Belle Farrow, the 6-year- r-old daughter of T. P. Farrow, is dead as the result of severe burns she received Fri day afternoon.
 She and a number of other children were burning grass near her home on East Highlands. The little girl got too near the burning grass and her cloth ing ignited. Heroic efforts were made to extinguish the flames. but not until after she had been fatally burned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-30

Out of class of thirty-eight appli- cants for license in this county, who stood for license at the January ex- animation, fifteen, of whom were me- groes. only thirteen passed and of this number only one negro. The board of education at Montgomery has fixed the standard so high that school teach CTS are becoming very scarce in this county, and especially is this true of negro school teachers. Some of the most successful teachers in the colored schools have failed to secure license recently.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-30
Condition off Prince Eitel.

Berlin. Jan. 29.-The physicians in attendance on Prince Eithel issued a bulletin at o'clock this morning say ing that during the day the Princes temperature ranged from 100.1 to 109.7, that his pulse was strong at 90. and that he had repeated organizations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-30
Penalty for swindIing Bank.

Mexico City, Jan. 29.-The men who swindled the Central Bank out of $4ss.- 900. have been sentenced. Manuel Batiz goes to prison for fifteen years and eight months; Assistant Cashier Cobos gets eleven years; Angel Batiz. three years and eight months. Manuel Batiz was ordered also to pay the bank $239, ,OOO; Cobos, $16s,0o0, and Angel Ra.tiz S56000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-30
Young Man Discharged Pistol.

Denham Blackwell was arrested and confined at the police station last night for discharging a pistol in the city limits.
 tol in the business district in a crowded street He is a son of Sheriff F. M. Blackwell. The case may be tried in police court Monday morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-30

Jaures and Reroulede, before leaving the locality where they fought their hIoodless duey, gave money for the poor of the neighborhood. Deroulede also presented the owner of the grounds wherein the duel took place with a medal on which is portrait of himself.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-30

Professor Jagger of Harvard Uni versity is to lead an important geo. logical expedition to Iceland. It is ex- pected to start from Cambridge about May 25. There will be about fifty men In the party. which will have as an object oberservation of the volcanic and glacial formations ,etc.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-30
New Munlcipnl RuildInn.

Work on the three-story municipal building. to be used by the police and fire departments. and the military. be- gins tomorrow morning. The c. E. Young Company has the contract. The building will be on First Avenue, near the court house.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-30
County Teacher, OrranIre.

The Muscogee County teachers have organized for their years ork by elect ing the following officers: President. F. L. Wimberly; Vice-President, C. G. Byington; Secretary, Miss Leila Ken drick. The teachers will hold regular monthly meetings.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-30

Mir. waring Smith of Berlin. prom inent citizen and planter of Dallas County, was in the city Friday and Saturday, visiting the families of his daughter. Mrs R. W. Huston, and his brother. MT M S. Smith. He returned to Berlin this morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-30
Ont Cron ia Safe.

Notwithstanding the excessive cold of the past week, farmers think that
 the oat crop in West Georgia and East Alabama was not killed. Serious fears
 for its safety were at one time enter faIned
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-30

A long trip was made by dog owned by Roy Spaugh, of Lookigglass, Doug lass County. Oregon. It was taken to Crook County, Oregon. last September by c. H. Suaph. The dog returned home to Lookingglass. arriving Decem- Der 9.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-30
MRS. HARrsELLE DEAD.
he was a Former Resident of Lime
 afnna.

Athens, Jan. 9.-(Special. )-Mrs. Eliza Hartselle. one of the best known and most popular old residents of this place. died at the home of her daugh- ter in Mississippi. last week after a short illness. She had been there on a visit for some time. and her death
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-30

Robert H. Mangum this afternoon addressed the members of the Young Mems Christian Association on where Abraham Journeyed."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-30
DEATH OF MIR. JONES
A FORMER MCCLELLAN EXPIRES IN
 LOUISIANA.
His Body Will Be Shipped To Selma for Interment--Second Mistrial in
 the Russell-Alba Case.

Mobile. Jan. 2s.-(special.)-New was received here this afternoon of the death at Crawley, La. of Mir. Henry Jones. of Mobile.
 Deceased was about forty years old, and brother and partner of MT. Winston Jones of this city. and was wealthy. He was extensively engaged in rice culture in Louisiana.
 The remains will be brought to Mo- bile, and from here will be taken to Selma for interment.
 Mrs. Sophia Werneth, mother of Office werneth, and a life resident of Mobile died in Pensacola, Fla. today at the home of her daughter, Mrs. P. W. Kelly. She was a most estimable wo- man. Besides Mrs. Kelly. she leaves three daughters, and two sons here, Mes danes. F. E. Tutwiler. W. H. Williams, and Ed. McGraw. and Messrs. Office and Charles Werneth, and daughter. Mrs. McCrary, of Grand Bay. The remains of John E Carlson. were inferred in the Catholic cemetery this afternoon. The funeral took place from St. Josepn's church at o'clock and was largely attended. After being out since Friday even. ing. the circuit court jury in the case of Cyrus c. Russell versus Peter P Alba, was discharged at 3:45 o'clock this afternoon. not having reached a verdict.
 Russell claimed to be a son of Mrs Alba, now deceased. This is the se- cond mistrial in this case The case has created considerable attention in this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-30
Nfinor Selma Mattern.

J. l.. Hicks has been appointed cus- todian in charge of the Old Folks Home, which will soon be built several miles from this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-30

The position of night clerk has been created in the Selma postoffice and J.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-30

this section.
 She was the mother of Mrs. Clara P. Clay. one of the brightest women in this State, Mrs. Hartselle was a wo- man of much refinement and culture. Her remains were buried in Mississip- pi
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-30

They say old Colonel Hankthunder Is as proud as Lucifer.
 He is-and with about the same kind of a personal record to be proud o&"-ChicaKo Tribune
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-30

During the evening Prince EiteIs res- piratiOn was somewhat more difficult and his cough increased.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-30
WAITS AND SPRAYS.

Going to get out here to stretch your legs?" asked the passenger of his neighbor as the train stopped.
 What place is this?' asked the man addressed.
 St. Louis"
 Is this where the fair was?" Yes"
 NO, I'll not get out. had my lega stretched here once."-Yonkers States man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-30

The largest and best Minstrel organiza- tion in the world. Ths best Comedians, The best Vocalists- The best Dancers. The pest Musicians. A grand noon-day Parade.
 MATINEE PRICES-Lower floor. Soc and 75c; dress circle, soc and 75e; children, soc. Seat sale opens this morning for both mat lnee and night performances. .s
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1905-04-05
.RussIn AndsrsSn's Big Sale Next Saturday.

Next Saturday, April 9th, Rpskin An
dersons of Seneca, will throw open his
doors for another mammoth, bargain sale.
During the day Of his. first special sale,
two weeks ago, his store was visited by
over 1000 people, and his sales far sur
passed his brightest hopes, and his ous-
toners haven't quit telling about the
bargains they got.
For mis- sale next Saturday Mr.. Ander-
son has arranged a very attractive m emu
in the way of prices, which he has carved
and sliced according to the most ap-
proved manner to meet the requirements
OF twentieth century bargain banquet.
Ali the delicacies and substap tials of the
season--fine dress goods, e,nbroideries
and laces, clothing, shoes, hats, notions,
furniture, stoves and groceries be
there ready for the purchaser. Consult
Anderson's announcement on the 7th
page of The. Courier this week. You
will be sure to find something that will
interest you.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1905-04-05
Deficiency Money for ooonse Schools.

The allotment of the dispensary school
fund has been made by the Comptroller
General for every county except Chestei !.
field, from which no return has been
received. The method Of allotment is
Jas follows: If in any county the regular
school funds do not amount to s75 for
each of its public schools, an allowance
from the dispensary fund is made that
county sufficient 60 bring 1t up to that
level; the remainder is divided among
all the counties pro rata to the number
of public school pupils. Deficiencies ex-
listed in twenty-six counties and to make
this good required $9,552.53. The re-
prainder of the fund was divided among
a the counties. 1t amounted to $780,
O2S.Os and each county received slightly
over 34a cents per scholar. The def
ciency money for Oconee amounted to
$8S2.16, and of the remainder this county
will receive $2.113.s7.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1905-04-05
Do Not Obstruct the Public Roads.

The County Supervisor and Commits
sioners are having the public roads of
the county worked out and put in good
condition as rapidly as possible.
The Supervisor desires TO call special
attention to the farmers along the pub
lie highways not to trespass too near the
public roads. They desire, too, that the
practice of throwing rocks, stumps,
roots, etc., in the roads and water ways
be discontinued; also plowing in the
edges of the roads and bitches must be
discontinued. There are three classes of
public roads provided for in our statute
law, the width of which are 20, 1S and 18
feet, and the road beds must not be OBJ
in any manner. The Supervi-
sor desires, too, that the sand in the
ditches along the highways be not dis
turbed-that is, hauled away.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1905-04-05
Charles NJ. Ridley. sr.. Dies Suddenly.

The citizens of Walhalla were sur
prised and saddened last Monday when
the news of the sudden death of Charles
NJ. Ridley, Sr., of Cherry Hill, this
county, was received. Mr.. Ridley was
apparently enjoying good health. While
about his usual duties at his home he
was suddenly seized with severe illness,
fell in the yard and was dead when as
sistance reached him. He was about 65
years of age. During the late war he
was a gallant Confederate soldier, being
member of Company X, 18th South
Carolina Volunteers. His comrades
speak of him as an ideal soldier, ever
ready for duty, faithful to every trust
and obedient to all commands. He pos
sessed to marked degree the qualities
of daring and fearlessness that charac-
terized 30 many of tho members of the
Confederate army. While his life was
spent principally in the comparative oh
scurity of the citizen of the hill country,
yet he was known widely for his many
good traits. He was q good citizen, and
he will be missed not only in his home
community, but in other parts of the
county, where occasionally he made
short business trips and mingled pleas
antly among his friends. To the be-
reaved family is extended the sympathy
of many friends.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1905-04-05
WaIhaila Baptist Revival Meeting.

The series of meetings in the Walhalla
Baptist church, which continued morn
ing and night for eleven days, closed on
Sunday morning, at IL o'clock, amid
much interest and deep manifestation
of the Spirits power. The door of the
church was opened and seven candidates,
mostly young people, presented them
selves for membership. The preaching
by Rev. III. p. Fitch, ID. d., the Baptist
State Evangelist, was practical, forceful,
convincing and in demonstration of the
Holy Ghost The preacher got near the
hearts and consciences of his hearers as
he unfolded the Gospel plan of salvation
by his deep earnestness and persuasive
Christian spirit. His work of grace
here and In the community among our
people we feel sure will be lasting and
productive of much good. The senti-
ment of those who attended upon the
ministrations of the Gospel at this revi-
val meeting, was for a return, at an early
dap, of this man of God, to conduct
another series of meetings for the benefit
of all the people in Walhalla and tho
community in general. DR.. Fitch is now at
Piedmont where he is conducting a or. at
revival union meeting in the Baptist
church of that mill town.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1905-04-05
Wedding at Pendleton.

Last Wednesday at noon, March Goth,
a beautiful wedding was solemnized at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. q. #. Douthit
in which their daughter, Miss Blanche,
and Baskin Lawrence were united in
marriage. Early in the morning guests
began to assemble until the spacious
rooms were filed to witness the ap-
preaching marriage.
10 the sweet strains of the wedding
march the bridal party entered the par
lor. First came Ralph Watkins with
Miss Sophie Wanner; Norman Douthit
with Miss Virginia Lawrence. The
bridesmaids were daintily gowned in
white organdy. Then oame the groom
with his best man, Lee Cochran, fol-
lowed by tho bride, who wore lovely
dress of cream silk, trimmed iu lace,
with her maid of honor, Miss Annie
Whitten, dressed In white mousseline de
sole.
The parlor was tastefully decorated in
green and white. The couple stood
under large heart suspended from the
ceiling, while the Rev. S. w. Henry per-
formed the ceremony. Immediately
after congratulations were offered, the
crowd was ushered into the dining
room, where sumptuous dinner was
served
On the following day the crowd assem-
bled at the home of the groom's parents
in Pickens county, where an elegant re-
ception was rendered them.
The bride is the eldest daughter of
|, b. f. Douthit. She has charming dis
position and is possessed with many ac-
complishments. For the last three
years she has successfully taught in the
school room.
The groom is son of William Law
renee. He is man of sterling worth
and many noble qualities.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence were the re-
cipients of many beautiful and useful
presents. They have the best wishes of
host of relatives and friends for a sue
cessful and happy life.
Among the many visitors present were
Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Brown, of Mountain
Rest; Miss Annie Stucke, of West Union
Miss Sophie Wanner, of Tallapoosa, Ga.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1905-04-05
Ansel to Deliver Commenceme Address.

Martin f. Ansel, who will be candi-
date for Governor in the next election,
has been invited to deliver the com
mencement address before the gradual
ing class of Winthrop College The in
vitation has been accepted. This is an
honor and one which is fully appreciated
by Mr.. Ansol. In the primary two
years ago Mr.. Ansel was the candidate
from the Piedmont country. He made a
splendid run and now he is out as the
logical candidate. There are between
and he will expect each one of them,
after he has made his commencement
address, to go home and make votes for
him. m.-Greenville News
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1905-04-05
Some Blue Ridge Road Items.
lAnderson Mail. j

An analysis of the return az the Blue
Ridge Railway Company to the Comp
troller Generals Office for the current
year reveals some facts that will interest
Anderson people. The Blue Ridge rail-
way, proper, extends from Anderson to
Walhalla, the branch from Anderson to
Bolton being leased from the Southern
Railway. The whole traokage. however,
is included in the return.
There are 1894 miles of main track,
returned at $4,000 per mile. and 400
miles of side track, returned at 5000
per mile, the total trackage being 1898,
returned at SAG, 100, assessed at $153, 100.
The five locomotives are returned at
$1O,5O0, which is at the rate of S2,1OO
each; seven passenger coaches are re-
turned at $1,000, or little over 5000
each, and the returns were allowed to
stand by the assessors.
The seven depots, returned at $4,000,
are assessed at $500; wood and water
station, returned at 5000, is raised to
S2,100, and eight other buildings, re-
turned at 81 300, are assessed for taxation
at S2,850. The total valuation of build
ings listed on the return is $3.50, but
they are assessed at $1O,25O.
The total amount of the roads
property is listed at S184,09O, but the
board of assessors raised it to S169, 800.
The return is supposed to have been
made on basis of 100 hundred per cent;
the assessment on basis Of 80 per cent
of the actual value. AS will be seen
from this abstract, the assessors made
some drastic changes in some features
and allowed others to stand unaltered
Neither the return nor the assessment
upon it is correct, but the two taken in
conjunction give very fair idea of the
size and value of the road.