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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-11-25
REAvERDAM UNION MEETING.
win Assemble at West Union Baptist
Church November 1920.

Following is the program OF the
union meeting Of the Upper Division
fof Beayerdam Association, which will
| convene with the West Union Baptist
church, November rs and 20, 1908:
Devottcna, exercisas at 70 g. III.
by Rev. j. A. Bond.
III Christ has chosen Christians as
His stewards to advance His king
dom, why SO cold and Indifferent? {?
Speakers-J. r. Earle, Rev. l.. M.
LYDIA and j. G. Hpff.
Some reasons why we should re-
joice over the prohibition movement
of our country, and lament over the
condition of our own State. Speak
ers-R. L. Boggs, w. N. Bruce and
Rev. w. e. Hun.
How may 1 know that l am a
Christian and my Christian duty :?
Speakers-Rev. j. H. Stone, ]. H.
Farmer, c. r. D. Burns.
Second Day.
Song and prayer service at $50
a. m. by Rev. A. P. Marett.
"A lecture on Sunday school lesson
for present day by f. M. Cary.
A missionary sermon at II a.. m,
by Rev. c.. S. Blackburn.
Importance Of Christians proving
their faith by their works. Rev. l..
7. We 'don, J. c. Shockley and s. c..
Smith.
Christians Of other denominations
are cordially invited to be present,
with the privilege of the floor.
Hon. e. e. Werner is invited to
speak on the prohibition question.
The union meeting of the lower
division Is invited to meet with the
upper division at West Union on the
2Sth and 20, and consider the pro-
priety of permanently consolidating
the two unions.
II. NJ. Elrod, for Committee.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-11-25
BROKE DrspENsARy LAW.
Col. Thompson, of Spartanburg, Con-
victed In Sessions Court.

Spartanburg, Nov. 19.-Col. Aaron
thompson, bachelor and wealthy
citizen of this county, was convicted
in the Court of General Sessions yes
terday morning on the charge Of SELL
ing liquor. Sentence has not been
imposed as counsel for the defendant
has given notice of an appeal. Col.
Thompson lives at Inman, in the up
per section of the county, where he
has an elegant country home, and Is
famous for entertaining his friends.
Several weeks ago he was suspected
of being engaged in the whiskey
business, and special constables made
out a case against him on the evil
dence which they secured. The case
was to have been Investigated at In
man, but was transferred to Magis-
trate Golightly at Holly Springs. The
hearing did not go lightly, for the
colonel was bound over to Court. The
and the jury returned q verdict of
guilty in fifteen minutes.
Thompson Gets Heavy Sentence.
Spartanburg, Nov. 2O.-The heav-
lest sentence ever imposed in this
county for conviction of the charge
Of selling liquor was that to-day i'm
posed by Judge Klugh on Col. Aaron
Thompson, a wealthy citizen of this
county, who was convicted on three
counts. He was given a fine Of
$500 or twelve months in the peni.
tentiary, or at hard labor on the
public works of the county.
Motion was made for new trial,
but was refused by the court. The
case will be appealed to the Supreme
Court.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-11-25
Unusual Find in Branchyille.

Branchville, S. c., Nov. A23.-
While digging in a we'll on the place
of Mrs. M. e. Murray, in BranchvilIe,
few days ago, some rare geological
specimens were discovered. The well
had been dug about fifteen or twenty
feet when substance was found that
was in striking contrast to the re-
naming soil. On examining it there
was found to be bed Of phosphate
rock, intermlXed with sharks teeth,
fossils and bones Of prehistoric ami
mails. .,.
A great deal Of interest was taken
In the unexpected find. The bed was
found to be about ten feet. The de-
posit Is a valuable fertilizing mate
rial. There have been no more ex-
cavations made to find out whether
there are any more beds in this VI
cinity or not, but it Is supposed that
there are more, judging from the
richness and the great depth Of this
one.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-11-25
COTTON FIRE AT PENDbETON,
Spark from Locomotive Causes Fire
OH Depot Platform.
(Anderson Mail, 19th.)

(AnderSon Mail, 19th.)
Fire at the Blue Ridge Railroad
platform at Pendleton yesterday af-
ternoon burned over 1877 bales Of
cotton, 25 of which were consumed
by the flames. The cotton had been
delivered to the road to be shipped
so that the company will have &c
bear the loss.
The flames are believed to have
been started by spark from a pass
ing extra work engine which was be-
ing used in that section. Every ef-
fort was made to extinguish the
flames, but they had gained such
headway when discovered that 1t was
impossible to save more OF the cot
ton.
Much Of the cotton was hardly more
tnan scorched by the flames, and
there will be but little loss on these
bales. The 25 bales, however, were
entirely consumed, and this will
amount to quite neat little sum.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-11-25
BAMBERG's HEAVY FIRE Loss.
Entire Plant of Cotton OIL Company
Destrnyed--Damage $4,000.

Bamberg, Nov. 19.-With a lurid
glare In the sky tonight, Bamberg's
citizens are reminded Of q great loss
which fell upon this city to-day at the
noon hour, when the entire plant of
the Cotton OH Company was totally
destroyed.
Fire started in the press of the
cotton gin and IL a few moments the
ginuery plant was in flames. In a
short while the flames were raging
and reaching out for the seed house,
where a great mass of seed was
stored, and soon this building was
enveloped. From this building the
fire spread to the Office building. All
of the records and files and books of
| the company were removed from the
Office without loss. Then the main
building of the plant, splendid brick
structure, admirably fitted OUT for
the business, was destroyed. Follow
ing this the hull house and the meal
warehouse were consumed. Tons Of
seed and meal were stored away in
these houses and the hardest work of
the citizens Of the town failed to save
anything like large part Of the
meal, while the seed was all Destroy
ed. The company had a great mass
OF seed on, hand, SO much that the
seed house could not contain all, and
huge mound of 1t was on the out
side. The railway company had part
OF Its switches destroyed and lost
two cars, one coal gondola, and the
, other box car, partially filled with
seed.
The damage is estimated at from
$4,000 to $4,000. There Is insur-
ance Of only $40, 6,000-$26,0OO on
the plant, which cost upwards of
$4,000, and $4,000 on products,
valued at S35, 1000. w. NJ. Brabham,
the manager of the MILL when seen
to-day stated that the loss was very
heavy, and that this is undoubtedly
so will be seen from the above fig
ures. Mr.. Brabham was in Denmark
to-day when the fire broke out, he
having been up there looking after
the interests of the mill at that place,
which Is owned by the company mere.
Just how the fire originated is, of
| course, mere conjecture, but it seems
to be the prevailing opinion that a
match was in the seed cotton, and as
1t was being ginned the friction caus-
ed the match to ignite the cotton and
as 1t rolled into the press with the
ginned cotton it spread with such
rapidity that nothing could have
stopped 1t. The waterworks of the
mill failed to give very efficient SER
vice, although the automatic sprink-
lers did little toward checking the
flames for few moments.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-11-25
MANsLAUGHTER FOR WRIGHT.
Verdict of Jury After Being Out Fiv
Hours.

Spartanburg, Nov. 19.-Guilty of
manslaughter was the verdict of the
jury in the case of Elmore Wright,
charged with murder for the killing
Of A. G. Nirkendall, at Moore's, on
the 18th Of October.
The jury went to the room at $50
o'clock and reached a verdict at
about 1870 tonight.
G.. P. Sims, attorney for Wright,
gave notice Of motion for a new
trial.
The case against Elmore Wright
for the killing of A. G. KirkendalI
was tried in the special term Of court
last week, Judge o. l.. Schumpert, of
Newberry, presiding. The jury fail
ed to agree, after being out over Is
hours, and Judge, Schumpert ordered
q mistria1.
According to the evidence brought
out the killing of Kirkendall was one
of the most tragic that has ever hap
pened In this county. 1t appears that
Wright and Kirkendall were running
a distillery and selling illicit whiskey.
The business began to be /" talked
about so much that Wright feared the
officers would catch them and he
would be punished, so he turned
States evidence and had the business
reported to the officers. This made
Kirkendall mad and 1T is said that
he threatened Wright's life and even
went so far as to fire upon him from
the roadside some days before the
killing took place.
Wright was sentenced to serve ten
years and one day in the peniten-
tiary. The case will be carried to
the Supreme Court.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-11-25
., q "A. - To E EA.
eears the n The Kind You Have Always Bough
'Sas'''' a &<Mzzlz<x
Col. John u. Phillips Dead.
Greenwood Journal.)


Ninety-Six, Nov. 16.-Col. John p.
Phillips, who has been afflicted with
paralysis for several weeks, died at
his residence in this place on the
18th instant, aged 62 years.
Col. Phillips moved to this place in
1872 from Anderson county, since
which time he had conducted a mer-
camille business. He had been sue
cessful, and no man has ever lived
among us that has more nearly lived
up to the Golden Rule" His hon
esty, integrity and fair dealings have
always given him the confidence of
the people. He was a member Of the
knights of Honor, Masons and the
knights Of Pythias.
When convinced that charity was
desired he was one of the most chari-
table men we ever knew. He loved
his neighbors and friends, and while
not demonstrative, he was ever will
Ing to help all who tried to help
themselves. His virtues are a herit-
age to his children that they should
be proud of. His remains were bur
led in the Presbyterian cemetery,
Rev. E. L. Hodges officiating. The
bereaved widow and mourning son
nave our warmest sympathy.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-11-25
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.

We will differ for sa!e, in front of
the Court House door, in Walhalla,
on MONDAY, DECEMBER z, 1908,
(Salesday), Two Hundred and Seven
(2OO acres of land in Oconee coun-
ty, four miles northwest of Walhalla,
bounded by lands Of Lee, Kuemmer-
er, Cleveland, Kuhtmann, Wagner
and Burklein, and"known as the Fin
kenstadt Place.
Terms Of Sale: CASH. Purchaser
to pay for papers.
j. f.. FINKENSTADT.
VIM. G. FINKENSTADT
CHAS. FINKENSTADT.
November II, 1908. 46-49
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-11-25
Raw Lungs.

When the lungs are sore and in
famed, the germs Of pneumonia and
consumption find Judgement and null
tiply. Foley's Honey and Tar kills
the cough germs, cures the most OBJ
stinate racking cough, heals the
lungs and prevents serious results.
The genuine is in the yellow package.
j. w. Bell. Walhalla; Stonecypher
Pharmacy, Westminster.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-11-25

Foley's Honey and Tar clears the
air passages, stops the irritation in
the throat, soothes the inflamed mem-
branes, and the most obstinate cough
disappears. Sore and inflamed lungs
are healed and strengthened, and the
cold Is expelled from the system. Re-
fuse any but the genuine in the yell
low package. J. w. Bell, Walhalla !;
Stonecypher Pharmacy, Westminster.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-11-25
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLE.
LAWN AND AlGillIh RIIN A1a+Iaa

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLE.
!!EGNNT !!EGNNT AND DlSCHARGE.-Noti
Is hereby given thnt the undersigned
will make application to d. A. Smith,
Judge Of Probate for Oconee county,
In the State of South Carolina, at his
office at Walhalla Court House, on
Saturday, November 28, 1908, at Ii,
o'clock in the forenoon, or as soon
thereafter as said application can be
heard, for leave to make final settle
ment Of the Estate of d. G. Alexan-
der, deceased, and obtain final dis
charge as Administrator of said es-
tate. ELISHA ALEXANDER,
Qualified Administrator.
November 4, 1908. 45-4S
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-11-25
VOO-DOO TEST APPLIED.
Causes Negro i'm Arkansas to Confess
to n Murder.

Little Rock, Ark, Nov. 20.-Sam
Haywood, prof 'nent farmer of near
Monticello, was called to his door
Saturday night and assassinated by a
man standing at the gate, who emp
tied a charge of buck shot into his
body. Louis Hursch, arrested on sus-
picion that he was the slayer, COM
mitted suicide In dramatic manner
Last night Hursch was taken be-
fore coroner's jury. He denied his
guilt. A negro juryman demanded
the "Voo-Doo" test, saying If the
prisoners gun was discharged and he
was guilty, 1t would "sweat blood at
the muzzle." The gun was charged,
and Hursch, mistaking the rust on
the barrel for blood, plunged a knife
into his throat, expiring before the
jury without uttering a word.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-11-25
NOTICE TO TRESPASsERS.

All persons are hereby notified not
to permit stock run at large on
any Of my land on Big Brasstown
Creek. All trespassing cattle will be
taken up and owners thereof prose-
cuted to the full extent OF the law.
SILAS N. BUTT.
October %, 1908. 44-47
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-11-25

A specific for pain-Dr. Thomas
Eclectric Oil, strongest, cheapest lini-
ment ever devised. A household
remedy for 25 years.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-11-25

ANY skin itching Is a temper-tester.
The more you scratch the worse 1t
itches. Doan's Ointment cures, piles,
eczema-~any skin itching. At all
drug stores.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-11-25
NOTICE TO DEBTORS and CRED.

NOTICE TO DEBTORS and CRED.
1TORS.--All persons indebted to the
Estate Of Mrs. Emma l.. Anderson,
deceased, are hereby notified to
make payment to the under
signed, and all persons having
claims against said estate will
present the same, duly attested, with
In the time prescribed by law, or be
barred. S. N. HUGHS,
Qualified Administrator.
November II, 1908. 46-49
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-11-25
TRESPASS NOTICE.

All persons are hereby notified not
to trcspass in any manner whatso-
ever on any lands owned by us or
under our control. Entry for hunt
ing Is hereby positively forbidden.
Trespassers will be dealt with to the
fullest extent Of the law.
]. p. Freeman, r. A. Wilson,
j. f. Freeman, w. j. Wilson,
j. G. Freeman, G. r. Wilson.
November /, 1908. 45-4S*
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-11-25
A Guarantee.

"A NuATAhtSSs
This Is to certify that all
druggists are authorized to re-
fund your money If Foley's
Honey and Tar fails to cure
your cough or cold. Contains
no opiates. The genuine is in a
yellow package. REFUSE SUBSTITUTES
j. w. BELL, WalhaIIa.
Stonecyphcr Drug Co., Westminster.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-11-25
FoleyS
Honey
and Tar

Will cure a cough or cold no
matter how severe and prevent
pneumonia and consurr ption.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-11-25

This woman says she was saved
from an operation by Lydia Il.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Lena V. Henry, of Norristown, Ca,
writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
g 1 suffered untold misery from fe-
male troubles. My doctor said an opera
tion was the only chance had, and !
dreaded it almost as much as death.
lone day read how other women
had been cured by Lydia e. Pinkham's S
Vegetable Compound, and 1 decided to
try it. Before l had taken the first
bottle / was better, and now 1 am en-
tirely cured.
Every woman suffering with any
female trouble should take Lydia K.
Pinkhams Vegeta BILE Compound"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-11-25
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN

For thirty years Lydia f. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic, pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, flatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness crnervous prostration.
Why don't you try It?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-09-04
WESTMINSTER.

George Dascomb is spending the week
in Boston.
Miss Sylvia Derry of Putney was a re-
cent guest of Miss Nellie Fem.
George Bailey of Acworth has entered
the employ of George b. Hall.
d, DR.. Hall of Greenville, N. H., is spend
ing a few days at S. A. Pierce's.
Miss Gladys Dudley of Boston and Miss
Vaughn of San Antonio, Tex, are guests
of the Misses Dascomb.
Harry Winchester, who has long been
in the employ of George b. Hall, left last
week to accept position as chauffeur for
Mr.. Dewey of Boston.
Mrs. Lee Rugg and little daughter leave
for their home in New York city Satur-
day, after spending the summer with her
mother, Mrs. Eva Atcherson.
DR.. and Mrs. Buck and daughter Max
inc of Boston spent Sunday at Ira Hol-
tons. Mrs. Holton, who has been ill
for some time, remains about the same.
Mr.. and Mrs. John P. Holmes, who re-
Gently moved here from Walpole, delight
fully. entertained large party of young
Monday evening. The party was in hon.
or of their three sons, who expect to leave
home soon for their different positions.
Following is the list of teachers for the
coming year beginning Sept. 8: No. /,
Miss Bessie Lake of Saxton's River; No.
2, Miss Maud Goodell of Westminster
West, No. Z, Miss Margaret Taylor of
Bellows Falls; No. s, grammar, Miss
Edith Peck of johnson; primary, Miss
Julia Smith of Belchertown, Mass; No.
}, Miss Margaret Savage Of Bellows Falls;
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-09-04

hep Monday for wait with her sou. w.
II, Eddy. al the Maxwell farm. to remain
until Thursday.
Mrs. Fred Uoomhs, her ION. Clsde. and
daughter inris, wet 10 Ohio last Neok
Ia Visli her father, Mr., Goddard, expect,
ing 10 rrlnrn about the 18th Of this
month,
Mr.. Smith 81 NoHhieh. Howard WI,
son ~ lirTnaRlsion and Lawrence Tubbs
II GuilioFd went 10 Springfield and Am
hepi, Mass, Tuesday, making the trp
by automobile,
Mi.s ncrniee Boyd has returned from a
visit to her home, to resume her work a.
teacher ia district No, ", The school a,
Packer Corners began Aug, "a with Miss
Alice Thomas a. teacher.
Mr.. Eunice Minis 81 llinsdale was At
the home Of her brother, Fred A. Thomas,
Last week Tor visit returning 10 ilins'
dale THURSDAY, Mn. Thomas Is not i'm
proving and Is very feeble in strength.
Our iownspeople were shocked TO learn
of the sudden death last Monday al Mrs.
William y, Hudson Of llraitlcboro, daugh
ter 81 Mr.. and Mrs. Franz 4. Jacobs Of
this town. where she was born and spent
most Of her life. Her memory will long
BE- cherished here aud there are heard
ia every home expressions Of sympathy for
her family and relatives, The funeral
was held Wednesday at her home ia Brat.
tloboro, Burial was IN the cemetery near
The Frank King farm now owned BY Mrs |
HaFtw.ll
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-09-04
GuILFoRD CENTRE.

Fred johnson Of East Dover spent Sun
day at II. r. Waitc's.
Frederick kentzcl Of Bridgeport, Conn.
spent la.t week at II. I. Mates.
Mr.. Carl Reed Of Dummerston i
spending the week with her cousin, Mrs.
George Prouty.
Crcon Miner returned Tuesday from
Hinsdalc, y. IT,, where he spent a week
as guest at Henry Barretts.
Mrs. Charles Clark Of Springfield,
Mass. came Saturday 10 spend the fall
with her daughter Mrs. :. VI. Bullock.
Miss Myra Hobart. who spent last week
with her sister, Mrs. Eta Ward, returned
10 her home in Townshend last Monday.
George =. Miller was chosen as repre-
sentative from this town last Tuesday.
His many friends extend congratulations
T.. A. Pierce Of Chester, a former resi-.
dent OF this place, came Tuesday on busl.
ness connected with his farm here which
he still owns
John Clark has moved with his family
from the Potter farm 10 the farm which
he purchased last spring formerly owned
by the late Joseph Cutting.
Mrs. Andrew GRAY Weeks and daughter,
Rosamond. and Miss Ruth Anthony OF
Boston came Thursday for a short stay
al the Guilford Springs farm. Miss Mag.
gle Ahern and the Misses Crowley came
Tuesday
The many friends Of Mrs. Alta Jacobs
Hudson were saddened to learn of her
death which occurred at her home on
Pine street in Brattleboro last Monday
afternoon, and the sympathy OF all go out
to the husband, her father and mother,
and especially to the three little children
bercft OF mothers care.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-09-04

eily Tuesday.
Efcesl Wileox and family moyel IA
"fovnheld Sept, |,
Joseph hechihsky j. 60 enter the uni-
N~fsi'y al Valparaiso. Ind,
Edward fnssell left lasi week Friday
!" enter obctlln college. u,
Heonge i'uringlon VI Calrain was a CUES,
over Tuesday night al ;, {. Severance,
hrs, heorge nrnnison entertained a
PARTY Of ten a, dinner Tuesday. A very
iirasan1 Time was enjoyed,
hiss licftha Maldien Of Greenfield WAS
ne guest at Gertrude Souter at her
islh"rs SATURDAY and sunday.
James Fairly II Chicopec, who has been
Al q. ,, se,efanec's Tor several weeks, no
'nfnei 10 his home Last Friday.
Mlss Gross Of Montague visited at +.
X Fosters and A, l., Wrighl's the last
OF last week, remaining over sunday.
G., y q. Miner Of Charlemont visited
his brother NJ, ID, Miner his daughter,
Nm, WIZ Strange, aud his sister, Mn.
iialiie Dennison, within a few days.
Rev. David Raines Griiliths, who has
heen enjoying a vacation in Mortified
aai LeAnch, returned Ia take up his
work again at spuyten Duy,il, \. y.
Mr. aud Airs, Martin Pixlcy Of Spring.
held we've guests al G. 4. Severance
thursday afternoon and over night, and
nlay morning went 10 Charles Robot
,,ols aud went back 10 Springfield Satur,
Prof; Robert Burlington left for Free,
vile, y; u, where he will spend two
weeks lie viii Join his wife there at
ne home Of her parents and later they |
sill 90 TO their new home at 0berlin, o., |
hhsr he has a position as professor OF
biology.
Mr., and Mn. Levi Rogers OF East
3harlemont and their daughter and hus.
and, Mr.. and Mr.. Monnn, with their
on OF Greenheld, took carriage drive
o Leyden Thursday and visited the CEN.
terry, and called ON old friends, return.
ng 10 Greenfield over East Hill and took
ca with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Braman.