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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-08-14
.UNKNowN ToNauEy ARrIsrs
tColored) In Clutches of the Law for
Tearing Down Tombstones, Etc.

On last Wednesday afternoon it was
advertised around town that the negroes
who style themselves rs being possessors
OF the unknown Tongue faith, would
have o resurrection ssrytce at Piney
Grove A. NJ. e. church, near West Union,
that night at 0 O'Clock.
There was quite crowd present at the
graveyard at the appointed hour to wit
ness the service. especially the resurrec-
ton Of Silas Wright. who died in June,
1900. The negroes 'traised" Cain gene
rally In the cemetery, tore down tomb
stones, fonces, dug in graves, etc.
On Thursday, s.. M. Wright, oolored,
swore out warrants for eight Of the
dusky damsels and bucks for malicious
mischief. They were arrested and
brought before Magistrate Crisp and
bound over until to-day. Those arrested
were: Lena Ann Woodruff, Jim Knox.
Lille Knox. Martha Majors, Joe Brook,
Henry Young, Silas Wright, Jr., aud
Sister Eta Marett, Of Spartanbnrg, who
has been having shot time' with the
saints, being the leader of the meeting
that has been in progress at Piney Grove
for three weeks.
The participants claim that the resur-
rsction came of, as scheduled, but was
only visible to the saints.
Thss trial &c In progress to-day. It has
been reported that the defendants will
make no plea of mot guilty." but look
to the Lord and talk to Him in the "Un-
known Tongue" for their defense.
1t is rup,ored that Judge Crisp intends
to put every one Of the ''saints" behind
the bars If they talk in any language that
he Is not accustomed to.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-08-14
A Pleasant Social Gathering.

over fifty young people gathered at
the home Of MIR. and Mrs. Marshall
Abbott to enjoy q. birthday party
given In honor of their second daugh-
ter, Miss Katie Abbott, from 8 to IL
O'Clock on Friday, August 9th.
This beautiful country home was
tastefully decorated and the lawn
Was lighted brilliantly by numerous
Japanse lanterns in various colors.
In every nook and corner OF the we'll
shadedelawn were found comfortable
seats on soft rugs. which had been
thoughtfully placed there for the
comfort and convenience of the large
number Of guests. Elegant refresh
ments, consisting of iced water
melons. cake, Ice cream, lemonade
and other delicacies were served in the
greatest abundance by charming lit
tie waitresses-Misss Mallie Abbott,
Florence Burley;. Beulah Elrod--all
of them being attired becomingly in
white dresses. Music was dispensed
by Miss Katie Abbott and Mrs. Lilah
Hunnicutt. This was greatly enjoyed
by all. ta
Those present from distance were
Misses Marie Isbell, Julia Oehmig,
Maggie Brandt, Simon and Plumer
Abbott, Sam lsbell, ]. II Cantrell,
julie Anderson, Dave Cartee and Otto
Fricks, all of Walhalla. From Sem
eca were Miss Fannie Harbin and
Charley Knox, Paul Sigh, w. H.
Barron; A. M. Alexander, Westmin-
ster; Lee Ballenger, Madison; s. M.
Cruce. Gainesville. Ga.
The forty-three presents which Miss
Abbott received attested the popular
ity Of the young lady, who has host
of admirers among her large circle of
friends.
At IL o'clock the gathering began
preparations for leavetaking, and 1t
was the unanimous verdict Of all that
the evening had been one of the most
pleasant of the season.. All join in
wishing for Miss Abbott many happy
returns of her birthday.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-08-14
Attempted Murder.

Last Sunday night about 10 O'Clock
some unknown person entered the
home Of Pink Wright, near Poplar
Springs, and beat his wife, Annie
Wright, over the head, face and body
with an axe, almost killing her, and
she is now in precarious condition.
The husband and family were at
church at the time of the attempted
murder, and the negro woman was in
her bed asleep. Yesterday Consta-
bic Fitzgerald lodged Ophield Evans,
coioTed, In jail, charged with the
crime, he and the negro woman hay
ing had some trouble a few days be-
fore about "some Chickens" On Mon
day the negro woman became con-
scious for short while, and she
stated, so we are informed, that
Evans committed the deed.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-08-14
New AD, eRrlsEmENrs
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM
MISSIONERS will let, to the lowest
responsible bidder, or bidders, at
Walhalla Court House, s. c., on
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 1907, at
ii O'Clock A. NJ, the contract to in
stall Water and Sewer System In the
County Court House. Plans and spe-
cihcations are now on file with the
Clerk of the Board. Successful bid =.
der, or bidders, will be Required to
give bond in sum double the amount
Of bid. Board reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
d. F. McALISTER, Supervisor.
August IA, 19U,.-33-34.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-08-14
Visiting the Schools.

II the grand jury has not been around
to see how the teachers and the schools
are getting along, it will not be very
long until some member Of that honor
able body will call on you. So look out
for them and show them your best be-
havior, lest the schools might be re-
ported in bad condition.
1t was reported to the last Court
that out of the 5000 children enrolled
in Oconee county that only about / 500,
or one-fourth Of them, are in school.
From my own observation, and from
other information, I do not believe
that such statement can be substan-
tiated. For instance: I have visited
one school Tin which there was local
trouble) and found, even under such
adverse conditions, the percentage to
be 30 per cent of the enrolment. Ano-
ther school showed a little more than
75 per cent OF the enrolment. The
average Of all the schools for the month
just closed shows the ratio Of attend
ance to the enrolment to be more than
70 per cent. I hope that even that pro-
portion can be improved. I expect to
go to each and every school and see
the actual condition of things for my
self. Respectfully,
9. L. Craig,
County Superintendent of Education
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-08-14
HON. JOHN D, cApPELs1ANN
VIII Lecture Next Sunday Afternoon
in st. Johns Lutheran Church.

Hon. John ID. Cappelmann, so well
and fayorably known by the people
OF Walhalla, will lecture in st. John's
lutheran church next Sunday after
noon, 18th instant, at a O'Clock. ON
the subject, Public Orinion.n Mr..
| Cappelmann needs neither introduc,
ton nor commentator at our hands.
for his ability sc thinker ana a.
orator are too widely known for that.
Speaking in regard to this particular
lecture, however, we call attention to
the following letters which have been
received by the authorities of the
Lutheran church: bzA
"Newberry, August 10.-INsee by
The Courier that the Hon. JrD. Cap
peimaGH is to deliver his address on
Public Opinion lin the Lutheran
church OF, your place on the 18th in
stant. Naturally the interest that
your people feel in the speaker as an
old Walhalla boy will guarantee him
good audience, but am writing to
say that the speech is strong and
wholesome, and entities him to a
hearing. He delivered 1t at the COM
mencement of Newberry College In
June, and am sure that those who
are 30 fortunate as to hear 1t on the
18th will do so with profit as we'll as
pleasure. Yours very truly,
Geo. B. Cromer."
'Newberry, August 10.-The ad-
dress Of the Hon. John d. Cappel-
mann on Public Opinion delivered
at the recent commencement of New
berry College, impressed me as be-
ling exceedingly thoughtful and far
reaching In its sentiments, and calcu-
lated to be Of great service to those
who may have the pleasure NJ hear
ing 1t. Very truly yours,
"a J. Bowers
1t will not only be treat for our
people to hear Mr.. Cappelmann next
Sunday, but added to the pleasure Of
listening to this excellent lecture wifi
be the pleasure Of seeing and meeting
one of the old Walhalla boys whom
our citizens have ever delighted to
honor. =. Let each one take it upon
himself to see that Mr.. Cappelmann
has large and attentive audience.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-08-14
MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS.

Walhalla, S. c., July II, 1907.
AT a meeting of the Board of d.
rectors Of Oconee Knitting Mills, held
this day, the following resolution was
duly adopted:
Resolution of Board of Directors of
Oconee Knitting Mills, Increasing
Capital Stock to $3O,OOO.OO."
Whereas, an increase of the capi
tai stock Of Oconee Knitting Mills to
| thirty Thousand ($30,00O.OO) Dol
iafs is deemed advisable by the Board
OF Directors of said Uconee Knitting
Mills, corporation organized under
the general laws of the State of So,Ith
Carolina-Therefore,
BE it resolved, That the Board Of
Directors Of the Oconee Knitting
NILS hereby determine to recommend
to the stockholders an increase of
the capital stock Of the said corpora
ton from the sum 3f Fifteen Thou
sand ($15, ,000.00) dollars to the sum
OF Thirty Thousand 0,OOO.OO)
dollars, said increase Of said capital
stock being fifteen thousand ($15,-
OOO.00) dollars In addition to the
fifteen thousand ($15, 5,00O.0O) dollars
authorized on the original certificate
Of incorporation.
1t was also further resolved that q
meeting Of the stockholders of Oco-
nee Knitting Mills be called for FRI
DAY, the 18th day Of August, 1907,
| at 10 O'Clock A. M, at Walhalla
Court House, for the purpose of con-
! sidering said resolution calling for
increase Of the capital stock of the
said Oconee Knitting Mile 20 the
amount of Thirty Thousand $780,
0O0.OO) dollars aforesaid, the adop-
ton OF bylaws for said corporation,
and such other business as may be
deemed proper.
r. T. JAYNES, President.
JAS. M. MOSS, Secretary. SO
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-08-14
Odd Fellowship at Nexry.

Quite number of visiting brethren
were present at the special meeting
OF Newry Lodge, No. 76, I. o. o. f..
held last Saturday night. The initia.
tory degree was conferred upon three
candidates-on two by Newry Lodge
and on one by oconee Lodge, of Wal
balla.
Several members OF Seneca Lodge
We're also present. The work as con-
ferred by the Newry Lodge was a rev.
elation to she visitors, and the beauty
of 1t was that all horse play was
left out. and the work as laid down
In the ritual strictly adhered to, thus
making the meeting one Of solemnity
and full of thought.
The visitors were entertained roy
ally and with an open heart and
hand by the Newry members, i,eing
served with bounteous supper at
the hotel, and elegant refreshments
at the lodge room.
We believe these joint meetings
will bring the Odd Fellows of the diff
ferent lodges in the county closer to-
gether and otherwise promote great
good.
The Odd Fellows Of Walhalla espe-
cially enjoyed the meeting, and hope
to have the Newry team with them at
an early date.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-08-14
Unclaimed Letters.

The following is a list of the un-
claimed letters remaining in the
Walhalla post office for the week
ending August IL, 1907:
Freeman, Miss Annie.
Hunter, G. M.
Hunter, Miss Ameca.
Loyelace, Mrs. l.. s.
Mccarthy, George.
Persons calling for any of the
above will please say that they were
advertised. j. M. Merrick, P. M.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-08-14
Twelve-Mile Evangelistic Services

Rev. w. M. Walker, evangelist, OF
the Twelve-Mile River Association,
will hold revival meetings in said as
sociation as follows:
Whiteside View-August IL to Au,
gust is.
Pleasant Grove-August 18 to Au-
gust %. |"
salem.-August 25 to September 1.
Little River--September 8 to Sep
tember 15.
Pleasant Hill.-September Is to
September %.
Golden Creek--September 20 to
September 20.
T. H. Stewart.
j. s. Fox,
.u Frank Heaton,
Committee.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-08-14
Miss ShelOr Gets Membership.

DR.. Willis Moore, president of the
National Geographic Society, has writ
ten to Miss hlarye r. Shelor, telling
her that she has been nominated and
elected as member of that society.
This action was taken at the recent
meeting held in Washington. This
Is quite an honor, for this society is
doing great work and is composed
of the most learned men and women
OF America. Each member receives
THE National Geographic Society
Magazine" which Is rich treasury
OF geographic information.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-08-14
Farmers Institute and Exhibit Car.

Pursuant to the notice received
from the directors of the Farmers
Institute Of Clemson College, | am
authorized to announce that an in
stitute will be held at Oakway on
August 21st, 1907, at II O'Clock A.
M. Many interesting agricultural
problems will be intelligently dis
cussed by skilful experts. The South
ern Railway will supply two coaches
that VIII contain exhibits from Glenn
son College, representing the results
and plans OF various industrial lines
or work. Encourage all of your
neighbors and friends to attend the
institute and see the exhibit car at
westminster. John w. Shelor.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-08-14
AH-Day Singing Picnic.

Prof Med. Baker of Pckens, is
conducting twelve-day music class
at Hopewell Baptist church, near SEN
eca, which will close next Saturday,
August II, 1907, with an all-day
singing. There will be no concert,
but at the close a program will be
carried out, beginning promptly at 10
O'Clock. In the afternoon there will
be singing by all who will take part.
All singers are especially invited to
come and bring well-filled baskets
and plenty Of water melons.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-08-14

The d. A. r. request the descend
ants OF revolutionary soldiers to send
IN at once an application for a
marker for the soldiers graves. Over
forty soldiers Of Oconee and Pickens
counties drew pensions in 1910. The
government will mark these graves
If the descendants will apply to the
d. A. r. Remember, "A people who
forget the noble deeds of their re-
mote ancestors will achieve nothing
worthy to be remembered with pride
by remote descendants" Address Miss
Marye r. Shelor, Historian d. A. R.,
Westminster, s. C,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-08-14
"A Gard of Thanks.

We desire to extend our heart-f.! {
thanks to the physician and to the
many kind friends who SO atten-
lively administered to our needs dur
Ing the last illness, death and burial
or our husband and father May
heavens richest blessings attend
them one and all.
Mrs. Margaret A. Erwin and Children.
August Is, 1907.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-08-14
...Eerybody Should Kno,v.n

says c. G.. Hays, a prominent busi-
ness man, Bluff, Mo-, that Bucklen's
Arnica Salve is the quickest and sur
est healing salve ever applied to
sore, burn or wound, or to a case of
piles. I have used it and know what
am talking about" Guaranteed by
all druggists. Price 25c.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-08-14
Irregular as the SunW

is an expression as old as the race.
No doubt the rising and setting of the
sun Is the most regular performance
in the universe, unless 1t Is the action
Of the liver and bowels when regu-
lated with DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
Guaranteed by all druggists. Price
25 cents r..
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-08-14
Eczema.

For the good Of those suffering
with eczema or other such trouble I
wish to say, my wife had something
of that kind and after using the doc
tors remedies for some time con-
cluded to try Chamberlain's Salve,
and 1t proved to be better than any
thing she had tried For sale by DR..
J. w. Bell, Walhalla, or w. J. Lunney,
Seneca.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-08-14

claims allowed
invest
+. A. H. Schroeder, OF oN''''-'ois
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-08-14
.sa l COUNTY CLAIMS AUDITED.
on Friday August 2 1907 the following
In Whose Favor and Nature
OF the Claim.

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claims allowed
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F. McAIJ
f. A. H. Schroeder, Clerk OF
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-08-14
Applications Wanted for Markers.

County Superintendent of Educatio
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-02

The people in aud around Colfax
are tn have an opportunity ofseeing
the great Adam Forepnugh and Selis
Brothers combined shows. the point
OF exhibition being at Alexnn,Iria.
and the date November 18th. Since
last seen in this part of the country
this great enterprise has grown to
such an extent that it is much the
largest circns in the world. One nil
lion dollars was spent on the parade
alone this season, for the purpose nf
making it a complete departure from
old Iiues. It is an absolutely new
idea in the way Of street spectacles.
The performance under the main
tent is without doubt the greatest
ever seen in America. The climax of
the great program is an automobile
somerset, performed by young
French woman, who rides from the
dome down steep track in u heavy
machine to within few feet OF the
ground, where a sharp upward curve
in the runway dashes the autonlo-
bile and rider high in mir. The ma
chine pausrs the fraction of second,
then turnsn complete revolution aud
plunges to a spring platform, where
it lands wheels downward.
A fortune was spent in devising for
an Introductory to the regular pro-
GRIM. the greatest sprctacleever pre-
scented, Fighting the Flames" The
cry Of fire is raised, and from the up
per story of n hotela thread Of smoke
is seen issuing. The cIang Of gongs
il heard, firemen mount the ladders
and carry children to safety, women
driven by the flames, jump into the
life nets, wallscrunibling behind them,
aud sending showers of burning
brands high in the air. From this
on To the thrilling climax, the scene
IL me III the most dramatic intensity
aud strikingiy beautiful.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-02
AN oiti,rNANt:E.

one-thlrtl Of the property
tax payers qualified under the con-
stitution and Lawn Of the State uf
Louisiana for such purposes have
petitioned the y,olice Jury of Grant
parish, Louisiana. to order an elec-
ton In school district M. Ii 10
said parish. to take the censas I'll
the voters, authorized by law to
vote In such election, on the Qnes-
ton of voting a five mill tax for u
period Of i've years, beginning with
the year 1905 and ending with the
year 1872. both inclusive. In aid Of
eslucaf ion. for bnilding schoal
houses. employing teachers. and
for educational purposes generally;
and whereas due proof thereof has
bspn submitted to the police Jury
VI Grant parrish, now, therefore,
Be il ordained by the police jury of
Grant parish, State Ut Louisiana. Ia
regular session convened:
Section THAT there be and IL
hereby ordered an election to be held
in said district to take the census Of
the legally qualified voters Of said
district In said matter upon the.quea-
tion Ut voting "A special five mills tax
upon all taxable property situated
in said district. both personal and
real. in addition to all other taxes
levied for other purposes, for the pur-
pose Of education, building school
houses, employing teachers. etc:
Be It further ordained, etc.
Section 2-That said election In.
hall fs, III sllst rfsss NJ. "A MT ssss.s.f,,l
precinct Fish Hreek school house, and
that the same l,e held ON Tuesday.
the 18th day III the month OF Noveln-
lwr. A. ID. 1907.
"a. a. t.r,h.r ,,r,,.,nad .tc
s.r,s,,,, sMrhnt si,s,,,id aid a,..c.
fs,.n ~. s.srr,..d anil s.isl ,.~ vntsS
th.t ,hs ,,r,s....a. 80 s.s.,. ~ shall
-. MO-, xslnSsv..,v =, th. s.,d ,S,.t rscs
s.,r the ,nrm.,ss ~ i.,tllin~ 's..h.m,l
n.,us... .,n,i.,vI.v ,..a..hnr~ and a.,
,,.n.rsi educa ifnnnI ,,,rnosrs
-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-02
AN ORDfNANcE


Ordering special elrtt5Dn nj which shall BE- snb-
mitted to the property Taxpayers Qualined ~
electors under the constitutions and laws Of the
State Of Louisiana. to take the sense ri said
Taxpayers ON the question Of incurring debt.
and the Issuing OF negotiable bonds therefor.
for the purpose of erecting and coustructing .
water works plant for tbs town Of Colfax, La,
and levying and asseeeing ave mile tax On
the dollar per annum for the purpose OF pay
ing principal and interest on said bonds.
section l-Be u ordained By the mayor and
town council Of the town Of Colfax. La, that .
Collar. Ia. on the 10th day a NovsssSsr: n.y.
at which shrll be suhmitted TO the property tax
payers. qualined electors under the consttfufion
and laws Of the state q I>onisiaDa. the qasstion
Of mourning debt and Issuing neeotiabe honds
for the purpose Of erecting and c0nntrocfing
system Of water works in the town Of C0l1ax. La.
and to assess and levy q tau Of ave mille % The
the principal and interest on said bonds 20 Be
issued. and the tax to Be- collected and bvted ~
esrding to LAW.
Said indebtedness TO be Incurred shall r. Slx-
may bs nsrsssary' ssd ssid nssotisSss 6oSds q
be issued therefor shall for period 81 tnirty
yesrs and they shall boar interest 1t ~ rate q
Ave per cent per sse e sse s.s e 3 Isvtsa ead
annuna, and said Indebtedneas to be iucuffed lor'
the purpose Of erecting and o0nefru0flnG sya-
tenn Of water works In the town Of c0j1ex La.
That the bonds to b. issued. to BE- Numbered
each for the sam of Two Hundred and Fffty
Dollars. and shall be due and pay abtes honda
July lst, 1875; bonds. July 1st. 1873 ~ bonds
July list Isss; Is bonds. July LIST Is5s
Said bonds shall bear ON their fscs the DATE VI
their rrpective maturity, and intsfust coupoi,s
shall be attached to said bonds showing the ac-
srusd interest e, each pear yh.eh inssss.t shslI
list, 1903, and thereafter semi-anuuA1ly.
Section z-Be It further ordained b. fhe MAYOR