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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30

bales OF cotton on hand when the
1903 crop begins to come on the
market-a powerful club which the
Southern farmer has graciously pre-
sented to the speculator with which
to crush him and beat prices down to
the lowest point.
The farmers of the South are be-
ginning to realize this. The pity Is
that they have not realized 1t before.
In preparing for the 1909 crop it
should be taken into serious and
thoughtful account. There is no use
to longer continue the policy that has
already proved itself process OF
slow suicide to an important industry
and to the very bone and sinew Of the
South--the cotton grower.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30
Ill Health is More Expensive than
Any Cure.

This country is now filled with peo-
pie who migrate across the continent
in all directions seeking that which
gold cannot buy. Nine-tenths Of
them are suffering from throat and
lung trouble or chronic catarrh, re-
sulting from neglected colds, and
spending fortunes vainly trying to
regain lost health. Could every suf-
ferer but undo the past and cure that
first neglected cold, all this sorrow,
pain. anxiety and expense could have
been avoided. Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy Is famous for its cures Of
colds, and can always be depended
upon. Use 1t and the more serious
diseases may be avoided. For sale
by DR.. j.. w. Bell, Walhalla; w. J.
Lunney, Seneca.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30
joyful Christmas on Ramsay's Creek

Ramsay's Creek, Dec. 2S.-Spe-
cial: Marion Durham, of Greenville,
Is visiting relatives here.
Walter Thompson, one OF Pleas
ant HIS boys, spent Christmas
with relatives at Holly Springs.
Several young people enjoyed a
Christmas tree and Santa Claus
with us Thursday afternoon, Decem-
Der 2ith.
Charlie Lee and |. a. Smith are
building new residences below Cross
Roads.
Sloan Fendley spent Christmas
with his parents near Pleasant Hill.
So far as we learn the past Christ
mas has brought more real JOY to
the hearts OF the people than any
other we have ever known. Social
gatherings were numerous, and
while sets were playing to the music
such words as "Joy to you, All have
fun, Make yourself at home, Swing
partners, All run away" etc., were
heard and enjoyed by all. Wild.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30
CAPT. wM. G. TEnRELL DEAD.
Former Oconeean Passed Away i'm
Texas in S9th Year.

Granbury, Texas, Dec. 2O.-Editor
Keowee Courier: Capt. William G..
Terrell died at his home, five miles
east of Granbury, at O'Clock this
morning, in his seth year. He was
native Of Oconee county and was
well and favorably known to many
OF your older citizens. He was cap
tain OF Company f, Orr's Rifles, and
was In command of his gallant vete-
rams when the Confederate flag went
down In gloom at Appomattox.
Capt. Terrell was member Of the
Baptist church and was known and
esteemed as one of Hood county's
best citizens. J. III. d.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30
A Personal Card.

In behalf Of myself and family,
and the Methodist parsonage at Wal
halla, | desire to express to the good
people of Walhalla and Seneca our
heartfelt appreciation of the many
kindnesses shown to us during the
two years OF our pastorate here
Not only have all the { ancial obli-
cations of the church Leen met in
full, and over, but in addition thereto
many useful and valuable presents
have been received. These volun-
tary expressions of love and good
will have abounded during the past
two weeks:
(1st. Through the Ladies' Par
sonage Aid Society many articles,
useful and ornamental, have been
added to the parsonage furniture
Then the Walhalla congregation and
their friends invaded the parsonage
on last Tuesday evening and gave
the pastor a good pounding. The
Seneca congregation, hearing Of this,
at once proceeded to supply an ex-
cellent soothing ointment in the
shape of an elegant suit Of black
broadclcth--none of your modern
bob-tailed sacque coats-but a regu-
lar Jim Swinger. Socks, handker-
.,
and even pair Of patent leather
shoes, are among the items recently
received. About all that is lacking
to complete the outfit is a No. Ga
higl,-crowped black felt hat, and a
pair of galluses-and really | should
not wonder, as New Year is near at
hand.
| ought to do better work, both in
the pulpit and the Dastorate, and
God helping ME | will. Indeed the
Seneca folks said that last Sunday
mornings sermon was the best / had
ever preached there. had on my
new suit, you see, and / felt good
and they felt good-there some
thing in that.
May God bless these kind friends,
and help us all to be more united
and Jealous in furthering the inter-
ests of His kingdom.
q Yonpuo
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30
AS to Managers OF Election.

There seems to be some dissatis-
faction among the managers Of Fede-
raj election on account Of their not
receiving the amount of the accounts
sent in with the returns. The Comp
troller General said that they had
adopted rule not to pay for over
six days at any precinct for holding
an election; that IL one man went
for and returned with the boxes, and
acted as organizer, he was entitled to
three days, the other two managers
and clerk one day each, thus totaIing
up six days. Or If one manager went
for the boxes and another returned
them, each would receive pay for two
days, which would make four; the
other manager and rlyrk, one day
each, would make six days. Nothing
Is allowed for organizing.
II. Y. Chalmers, Chairman.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30
Had n Close l'all.

Mrs. Ada l.. Groom, the widely
known proprietor of the Groom
Hotel, Vaughn, Miss, says: "For sew
eral months l suffered with severe
cough, and consumption seemed to
have its grip on me, when a friend
DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry. l began taking it, and three
bottles affected complete cure"
The fame of this life saving cough
and cold remedy, and lung and throat
healer is worldwide. Sold by all
drug stores. soc. and 81. Trial
bottle free
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30
This same trouble was nxnarinncn

This same trouble was experienced
four years ago, when the accounts at
almost every precinct in the county
were "docked" from one to four
days. The six-das ss-to-a-precinct rule
is by no means new one, but one
which becomes familiar only to a
comparatively few people who are
interested. One day for each mana
ger for holding the election, one day
for receiving the boxes and one day
for bringing the returns and boxes to
the county seat, with one day for a
clerk, is all that can be charged le-
gally, and all that the Columbia off,
cials will pay, except Of course the
actual mileage necessarily travelled
by the managers Of election.-(Ed.
Courier.)
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30
NOTICE OF OPENING BOOKS OF
P1TON-RICHLAN
BRICK COMPANY.

Notice is hereby given that books
of subscription y the capital stock
of RICHLAND BRICK COMPANY
will be opened at Richland, S. c., on
the I'd day Of January, 1909, for the
period of one day, pursuant to the
provisions OF a commission issued
by r. Nj. McCown, Secretary of
State for South Carolina, dated De-
cember 21, 1908.
r. l.. BIVENS,
For the Corporators.
December 80, 1908. So
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30
"A - III % REA.
ssss,ss. sssss ss: ~ Tho KIND y:s !.!: Away: Bought
MILLIONAIRE sPRECKLEs DEAD.
The Sugar King of Pacific Coast Has
Passed Away.

San Francisco, Cal, Dec. Go
Claus Spreckles, widely known as the
Sugar King" of the Pacific coast,
died at 4.3O a. m. to-day at his home
in this city, in his S0th year. The
immediate cause Of his death was an
attack Of pneumonia, which had de-
veloped with alarming symptoms
during the past few days.
Apart from the Importance which
attached to Claus Spreckles as the
pioneer sugar refiner of the Pacific
coast, and as an investor of millions
in California and the Hawaiian Is
lands, the Spreckles family has for
many years been one Of the most
prominent in the State.
John d. Spreckles, his eldest son,
has been for years a deciding infiu-
ence in Oriental trade, apart from
mis- other interests, and Rudolph,
president Of the First National Bank
has been a supporter Of the graft
prosecutions in this city to the
amount OF thousands of dollars, in
addition to his active participation.
Another son, Adolph b. Spreckles, is
an officer in the various Spreckles
concerns.
Claus Spreckles was born in Lam
SIaul, Vel lldlS, Ill 1919, ana came TO
the United States in 1916. After be-
ing employed for some time in Char
lesion, S. c., and New York he came
to San Francisco, reaching this city
in 1855. He established store here
and later conducted a brewery. In
1868 he built the Bay Sugar Refin-
cry and began the importation of the
raw material from Hawaii Prosper-
ing in this business, he established
other refineries and promoted the
beet sugar industry by establishing
refineries and in the farming Of beets
on large scale. He built a refinery
in Philadelphia and invested largely
in the Oceanic Steamship Company
and many other enterprises, includ-
ing the building of the San joaquin
Valley Railroad.
Superior Judge Graham appointed
Rudolph Spreckles and G.. A. Spreck-
les executors of the will Of their
father, Claus Spreckles, fixing their
bonds at $500,000, which was fur
nished. In applying for letters Of
administration IT was said that some
matters connected with the estate
needed immediate attention.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30
Fearful Tragedy in Crowded Street.

Johnstown, Pa, Dec. 27.-John
Stormer, a blacksmith, on a much
travelled street to-day shot his wife,
her brother, William Kurtz, and the
latter's wife, and then blew out his
own brains in plain view Of crowd
Of Mortified bystanders. Stormer had
not been living with his wife for
sevei2. years, and domestic trouble
Is assigned as the cause Of the trag-
edy. 1t was ascertained at the hos
pital that GurtZes are both danger
ously wounded. Mrs. Stormer was
shot in both legs and sustained a
scalp wound, but will recover. Stor-
mer was dead when the officers ar
rived
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30

When you have pains or lameness
In the back battle the parts with
Chamberlain's Liniment twice daily,
massaging with the palm Of the hand
for five minutes at each application.
Then dampen piece of flannel
slightly with this liniment and bind
1t on over the seat Of pain, and you
may be surprised to see how quickly
the lameness disappears. For sale by
DR.. j. w. Bell, Walhalla; w. j. Lun-
ney, Seneca.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30

The announcement of the death of
Capt. Terrell will be read with deep
sorrow by many. Though he had
long been resident Of Texas, he was
pleasantly remembered by many old
friends all over Oconee county, who
mourn with the bereaved ones at his
death. He was good citizen and a
man whom everybody loved. He
leaves brother, NJ. A. Terrell, of
Westminster, and numerous rela-
tives beside his immediate family. to
mourn his death.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30
Cheswcll Cotton Mill Officers.

recent dispatch to the News and
Courier from Westminster says: At
the last meeting Of the stockholders
of the Cheswell Cotton Mill Company
E. A. Smith, Of Charlotte, was re-
elected president; r. Lassiter, of
Charlotte, was elected treasurer; J.
NJ. Bruner, of Birmingham, secre-
tary, and H. C. Dresser, of Charlotte,
general uperintendent. Mr.. Bruner
and Mr.. Dresser have charge of the
operation Of the mill
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30
How One Doctor Successfully Treats
Pneumonia.

"In treating pneumonia" says DR..
w. j. Smith, Of Sanders, Ala. 1.-The
only remedy l use for the lungs is
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
While, of course. would treat other
symptoms with different medicipns,
have used this remedy many times
In my medical practice and have yet
failed to find case where it has not
controlled the trouble. l have used
1t myself, as has also my wife for
coughs and colds repeatedly, and I
most willingly and cheerfully recon-
mend 1t as superior to any other
cough remedy to my ncwledge." For
sale by DR.. J. w Bell, Walhalla; w.
j. Lunney, Seneca.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30
New Odd Fellow Officers.

At the regular meeting of Oconee
Lodge, No. GA, |. o. o. F., held last
night, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing term:
Noble Grand. w. Lee.
Vice Grand-R. w. Grubbs.
Secretary-Anton Gerber.
Treasurer-F. A. H. Schroeder.
Outside Guardian-D. A. Smith.
The officers will be installed next
Tuesday night, at which time the ap-
pointive offices will be filled.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30
Hon. RObt. G.. Davcy Dead.

New Orleans, Dec. 27.-Congress-
man Robert c. Davey died yesterday
morning at $50 o'clock at Hotel
Dieu as a result of illness from which
he suffered for two years. He was
90 years old, native Of this city and
had served fourteen years in Con-
gress. He was recently reelected.
MIR. Davey for number Of years act
ed as police recorder. Two brothers,
two sisters and two daughters sur
vive him.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30
A Personal ADDeaI.

If We could talk to you personally
about the great merit of Foley's
Honey and Tar, for coughs, colds and
lung trouble, you never could be in
dueed to experiment with unknown
preparations that may contain some
harmful drugs. Foleys Honey and
Tar costs you no more and has a
record Of forty years of cures. j.. w.
Bell, Walhalla; Stonecypher Phar-
macy, Westminster.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30
Chicago Visited by $3.50 900 Fire

Chicago, Dec. 26.-Four firemen
were trapped and nearly burned to
death, three other persons were in
j. red, fifty tenants of rooming
house thrown in a panic, street car
traffic was tied up and the elevated
halted by $650,00O fire that de-
stroyed the garage and thirty auto
mobiles Of the Pope-Toledo Automo-
bile Company. The fire Is believed to
have started from an explosion of
gasoline.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30
"A Healthy Family.

"Our whole family has enjoyed
good health since we began using DR..
Kings New Life Pills, three years
ago. says l.. A. Bartlett, of Rural
Route l, .Guilford, Maine. They
cleanse and tone the system in a
gentle way that does you good. 2Fc.
at all drug stores.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30
PUBLIC AUCTION SALE.

| will sell at public auction at my
residence on Milestone Creek, on
SATURDAY, JANUARY 9th, at II
O'Clock, all my household and kitchen
furniture, corn, fodder, hay, farming
tools, etc, and three heifers, one
hog. Lot of canned fruit. Be sure
to be there promptly on time.
e. M. HANDY,
MILESTONE, S. c..
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30

For Eczema, letter and Salt Rheum.
The intense itching characteristic
Of these ailments Is almost instantly
allayed by Chamberlain's Salve.
Many severe cases have been cured
by 1t. For sale by DR.. ]. w. Bell,
Walhalla; w. j. Lunney, Seneca.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30
COnnerOss Farmers Union.

Conneross Farmers Union will
meet at Conneross school house on
Friday, January 1st, at O'clock in
the afternoon. The change in date
is made so that members can attend
the county meeting. A full attend
ance Is desired.
w. II. Butler, President.
A. n. Prichard, Secretary.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30
Would Mortgage the Farm.

A farmer on Rural Route 2, EN-
pire, Ga, w. A. Floyd by name, says:
Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured the
two worst sores ] ever saw; one on
my hand and one on my leg. 1t is
worth more than it's weight in gold.
l would not be without it If had to
mortgage the farm to get it," Only
25c. at all druggists.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30
Charles T.. Phelps Dead.

Baltimore, Dec. 27.-Charles E.
Phelps, formerly judge of the Su-
preme Bench of this city. and widely
known as jurist, soldier and author,
died early this morning at his home
In Walbrook, subrub. He was T5
years old
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTIE-
MENT AND CdA..GE.-Notice
Is hereby given that the undersigned
VIII make application to D. A. Smith,
Esq, Judge of Probate for Oconee
County, In the State OF South Caro-
lima, at his office, Walhalla Court
House, on Friday, the 18th day of
January, 1909, at II o'clock i'm the
forenoon, or as soon thereafter as
said application can be heard, for
leave to make final settlement of the
Estate of Albert l.. Dillard deceased,
ana obtain final discharge as tie
quallned administrators Of said es-
tate: CALLIE r. DILLARD,
Qualified Administrators.
December %, 1908. 52-2
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30
NOTICE OF FINAL sErvTI.E-

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLE.
MENT AND Observation-Disclosures
Is hereby given that the undersigned
VIII make application to d. A. Smith,
Judge Of Probate for Oconee county,
IN the State Of South Carolina, at his
once at Walhalla Court House, on
saturday, January %, 1909, at II
O'Clock In the forenoon, or as soon
.hereatter as said application can be
heara' tor leave to make final settle
nent or the Estate OF r. o. Tribble,
deceased, and obtain final dia-
charge as Administrator of said es-
tate. r. M. TRIBBLE,
Administrator.
December so, 1908. o3-3
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30
NOTICE TO DEBTORS and CRED-

NOTICE TO DEBTORS and CRED.
IIORS.-All persons Indebted to the
Estate of CHESLEY D. GILES,
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 he
barred. A. r. MARETT,
(Fair Play, S. Co.
GEO. E. SINGLETON,
Westminster, S. c., Route y
Qualified Executors.
December 16, 1908. 51-1
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30

Don't use harsh physics. The re-
action weakens the bowels, leads to
chronic constipation. Get Doan's
hegulets. They operate easily, tone
the stomach, cure constipation.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30
Twelvc-Mile River Association.

AT the recent meeting of the
Twelve-Mile River Baptist Associa-
ton, held with Keowee church, No.
vember 1929, the following officers
were elected: Rev. B. F. Murphree,
moderator; j. l.. Murphree, clerk.
The meeting adjourned to meet again
with the Fall Creek church on Janu-
ary 30-31, 1909, when the following
Will be
The Program.
Saturday, IL a. m.-Introductory
sermon by Rev. l.. NJ. LydaA
Subject No. l. "Why do church
members do wrong?" Opened by ].
F. Findley.
Subject No. 2. "Why was the
death of Christ necessary for the sal
vation of man." Opened by Rev. B.
F. Murphree.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30

WANTED.-Second hand bags and
burlap; any kind, any quantity, any
where; we pay freight. RICHMOND
BAG CO., Richmond, Va. $50
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30
MGDWIClE.
j. FURNIAN MORTON

J. FURNIAN MORTON
has over three hundred pairs of
Shoes to go at reduced prices for the
next thirty days. '..
Men so Shoes. cut price $3.1O.-
Mems 81 Shoes, $3.50. JT
Brogans, worth $3.50, cut to $r.35.
Women S $1.60 Shoes cut to $1.4O.
Women's $3.50 Shoes cut to S1.3O.
Women's $1.35 Shoes for $1.25.
Lot of Underwear and Fine Dress
Shirts and Neckwear to go at close
prices. ..
GROCERIES OF ALL KINDS.
packs Arm and Hammer Soda
for &c.; 2 bars Borax Soap for &c.:
2 packages Washing Powder, &c.;
OIL lac. per gallon; 2 boxes Matches,
SC.
VIII deliver goods to customers in
West Union or Walhalla.
GO TO
j. f. NORTON,
West Union,
FOR BARGAINS.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30
Marriage at Salem.

Married, near Salem, on December
20, 1908, by w. II. Talley, Magis-
trate, ,Balus Ridley, OF Oconee county,
and Miss Margaret Stywinter, of
North Carolina. We wish the young
couple much happiness through life.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30
STEEL BRIDGE TO LET.

The Board of County Commission
ers will let, to the lowest responsible
bidder, at the bridge site, on FRI
DAY, JANUARY 8, 1909, at II a.
m, the contract to build a steel
bridge over Conneross Creek at the
Livingston Bridge. Board reserves
the right to reject any and all bids.
Successful bidder will be required to
give bond in sum double the
amount OF bid, or certified check
for the amount Of bid. Plans now
on file in the County Supervisors
office at Walhalla S. G..
d. F.. McALISTER, Supt ryi4or.
December 30, 1908. 53-1
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLE.
MENT AND DISCHARGE.-Noti
is hereby given that the undersigned
will make application to d. A. Smith,
Judge Of Probate for Oconee County,
in the State Of South Caro-
lima, at his Office at Walhaila Court
House, on Thursday, January 28th,
1909, at II o'clock in the forenoon,
or as soon thereafter as said applica-
tion can be heard, for leave to make
final settlement of the Estate of
ID. F. Lumkin, deceased, and OBJ
tain final discharge as Administra-
triX of said Estate.
SARA A. LUMKIN,
Administrators.
December 80, 1908. 1913
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-06
A VICTORY IN MEDICINE

Castor Oil in pills! For over four
hundred years medical men have tried
to find a way to strengthen or concen-
trate castor oil.
A rare combination and a peculiar
process of COMPRISING castor oil with
refined sulphur and other excellent
medicines has resulted in a most like
able product. that physics more pleas
antly than any preparation ever dis
covered. Most all druggists recon-
mend Blackburn's Castor-Oil Pills, be-
cause they are sweet and little. and
delightfully."- effective and beneficial.
The public like them for the same rea-
sons, and because they get fifteen doses
for ten cents or forty-five doses for
twenty-five cents. All reliable drug
gists sell them: limitations do not have
portrait and signature of Mr.. Black
burn on the back of red cornered pack
age
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-06
A GREAT SUCCESS.
Thousands Attended Cards Opening
Observation-Disclosures of Prize Winners.

No more successful opening of /
store was ever held in MarshallloWn
than that at Cards furniture store Sat
urday. The actual number who regis
tered was 2,744. and it is estimated
that not less thar 1000 people visited
the store during the day and evening.
Thousands of souvenirs and flowers
were given away and many were the
favorable comments made on the hand
some new store. The contest for the
four prizes was very spirited and the
estimates on the number of beans in
the jar varied from 200 to 100000, one
aged woman giving that number as her
judgment The actual number was s.
59S and four persons guessed within
two of that number, 5000. The four
were Mrs Mary Cronk, Mrs. c. B.
White. Mrs. e. A. Phelps. Mrs. A. Liant.
Mr.. Gard will leave it to the four la
dies to decide how the prizes shall be
distributed. While there were a num-
Der of visitors from distant points COW
ering half dozen states registered. the
prizes will all go to Marshall county
people, all of the successful ones living
here,