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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-23

Special hit sale-Dowler's.
9-23-it
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30
Where Bnlleta Flew.

David Parker, OF Fayette, N. Y, a
veteran of the Civil War, who lost a
foot at Gettysburg, says: "The good
Electric Bitters have done is worth
more than FIVE hundred dollars to me.
/ spent much money doctoring for a
bad case OF stomach trouble, to little
purpose. then tried Electric Bits.
,ters, and they cured me. Inow take
them as a tonic, and they keep me
strong and well, 50e; at all drug
stores.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30
For that Dull Feeling After Eating.

| have used Chamberlain's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets for some time,
and can testify that they have done
me more good than any tablets l
have ever used. Ny trouble was q
heavy dull feeling after eating.--Da-
yid Freeman, Kempt, Nova Scotia.
These tablets strengthen the stomach
and improve the digestion. They
also regulate the liver and bowels.
They are far superior to pills, but
cost no more. Get a free sample st
DIR. 81. W.. Bell's, WalhalIa, or w. j.
Lunney's, Seneca, and see what q
splendid medicine It Is. \.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30
NEWS FROM WESTMINSTER.
%s5 Elegrnt Banqucts--Thc Christ
mas Calendar Full Socially.
(By A. l.. Gossett.)

Westminster, Dec. 29.-Special:
One of the biggest and the most
brilliant Christmas entertainments
and festivals ever witnessed in West
minister was the first annual ban
quet, on December .25, in Mitchell's S
Hall, given by the young gentlemen
of the town, complimentary to the
young ladies. Over one hundred
guests were present-Oakway, Fair
Play, Townville, Seneca, Walhalla,
Lavonia and Toccoa being repre-
sented. Before o'clock the doors
were opened and the guests began
to enter and were received by Mr..
and Mrs. K. w. Marett. The young
men who had charge of the event
did not leave a stone unturned in
making lavish preparations and won
br themselves laurels. The young
ladies and women who had charge
Of the decorations spared neither
time nor pains in making everything
attractive, tasteful and elegant.
Sprigs Of mistletoe, branches of
holly, cedar and evergreens were in
evidence everywhere, while here and
there suspended draperies OF red
decorations and Christmas bows of
red and green. An excellent menu
was prepared, as follows:
oyster Soup and Crackers.
Turkey. Celery. Ham. Potato Chips.
Waldorf Salad.
Pickles. Olives.
:. Cheese Straws.
Cake. Vanilla and Chocolate Cream.
Coffee.
There was also a bountiful supply
Of choice fruits, nice candies and
salted peanuts on the tables. The
cooking and serving of this costly
banquet was under the management
of Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Mcconnell,
with plenty Of buffers and we'll train
ed help. Four courses were served,
and between each course there were
toasts. Rev. John r. Moore respond
ed to the first toast and entertained
the guests for several minutes. He
was followed by Dr. Burt Mitchell
and A. M. Norris, who spoke of the
young men and ladies of Westmin-
SAA respectively. L. A. Tannery,
WEminster's modest bachelor, clos
ed the toasts by making final ap-
peal to the young ladies to make use
of the remaining days Of leap year.
The feast being over Mrs. j. II. Bibb
recited three selections, namely
"Ruggles' Christmas Dinner"
Calls" and "Kanka Kee and Kanka
MOO. she was heartily encored
Aside from the young men and wo-
men there were present: Mr.. and
Mrs. K. w. Marett, Mr.. and Mrs. ].
II. Bibb, Mr.. and Mrs. J. d. Wither-
spoon Mr. and Mrs. G. II. Ander-
son, Mr.. and Mrs. G. e. o. Mitchell,
DR.. Burt Mitchell and Rev. John r.
Moore, who were the chaperons.
OF the many social functions in
Westminster during the week one of
the most successful and enjoyable at
fairs was the banquet at the Mag
nolia Hotel, given by the young men
Of Westminster Commercial Club on
Christmas night in honor Of their
lady friends. Approaching the hol-
iday spirit in the air, Manager Har-
ris, Of this popular hostelry, made
every preparation necessary for the
accommodation and entertainment
Of the guests. Mrs. Charles G..
Vaughan, acting as hostess, began
receiving at an early hour in the
parlor, which was draped and deco
rated in the club colors, orange and
Awhile. After a round of social chat
and merriment the guests were ush-
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30
FACTS FROM FAIR PLAY.
A Happy neutrality-suspicious. DUR
ing the Merry Holidays.

Fair Play, Dec. 2S.--Special: The
old year 1908 is almost thing of
the past. and may It's sorrows for
ever be forgotten and its Joys re-
membered as q sweet benediction In
the years to come.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. p. Stribling de-
iightfully entertained quite a num-
Der OF friends and relatives at an
elegant turkey dinner on Christmas
day This hospitable home, always
attractive, never looked more invit-
ing than on this happy occasion with
its beautiful decorations of red and
white and green In the dining room,
tastefully arranged by Mrs. Mark ID.
Stribling, Beautiful pot plants
were in abundance, making the en-
tire scene, tadded to the heavily
laden table of many luxuries,) one
OF artistic beauty. One never goes
away from this home without having
felt 1T was so good to be there"
Prof and Mrs. NJ G. Barton, with
their two interesting little children,
OF Piedmont, spent several days OF.
Christmas with homefolks at Fair
Play and Westminster
Miss Pearle Marett, of Brenau
College, Gainesville, Is among rela-
'iNSS ouAln5 tne IOlluuyS. r.
Miss Mary Sheldon, teacher OF
the Pickens Graded School, accom-
panied by Miss Elinor knight,
music teacher OF the same school,
is at home for the holidays.
Mrs. Euna Mays Whitworth and
little daughter, Juanita, of Layonia,
Ga, are spending several days with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Mays
Bolton Marett, OF Furman Univer.
sity, Is with homefolks for the holt
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Miles Davis are Wis
iting relatives at Pelzer.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. e. Dobbs will re-
turn Monday from n several days
visit to relatives at Athens, Ga
DR.. "Bood" Heller, Of the Atlanta
Dental College, accompanied by his
young friend, DR.. McCrutcher, Is
visiting the family OF DR.. John r.
Heller.
Miss Louise Sheldon, student OF
the College for Women, Columbia,
is with her parents, Hon. and Mrs.
j. d. Sheldon.
Invitations have been received to
the marriage of William Earle Bar
ton to Miss Marie Bland Selden, Of
Faunsdale, Ala, December %, 1908.
reception will be rendered the
bride and groom at the home OF
Mrs. John 70, Ford, of Lavonia, on
Tuesday, December 20. Congratu-
lations.
Hon. j. d. Sheldon and son, Lau-
rens, carried Sam Cole to the asy-
lum at Columbia on last Saturday,
Mr.. Coles mind having become so
deranged that 1T was impossible to
keep him under control. They will
return by the way of Newberry to
visit relatives.
Mrs. l.. ]. King, of Toccoa, and
Mrs. John Holland, of Anderson, are
visiting the family Of d. V. Wright.
Miss Anna Marett gave a little
Christmas tree to the members OF
her Sunbeam class on last Wednes-
day afternoon at the Baptist church.
The presents were donated to the
children Of the Orphanage, which we
hope will be as heartily enjoyed as
the little Sunbeams were in giving
them.
A happy New Year to the readers
OF The Courier. II. b. w.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30
Unclaimed Letters.

Following is a list of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Walhalla,
post Office for the week ending
December 28, 1908:
Brown, Miss Lester.
Dallas, Park A.. i
Jorden, Jim.
Turner, j. A.
Whitner, Charley.
Persons calling for the above will
please say they were advertised.
j. M. Merrick, p. M.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30

'My child was burned terribly
about the face, neck and ch sst. /
applied DR.. Thomas Eclectlic Oil.
The pain ceased and the child sank
into a restful sleep. Mrs. Nancy M.
Hanson, Hamburg, N. Y.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30

Children were reported in 39.S per
cent of the total number of divorced
cases, children being present in 46.S
per cent of the cases granted to the
wife and in &c per cent OF those
granted to the husband,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-12-30
New Years Tree.

A novel entertainment will he
given by the Ladies' Aid Society of
the Lutheran church at Browns Hall
Cover the stables) on the evening of
the first day of the year, at o'clock,
in the form of New Years Tree, on
which viii be presents for the hold
ers OF tickets purchased upon en-
trance. The fee will be very small,
10 cents for children and 20 cents
for grown-ups There will be re-
freshments provided and entertain-
ment furnished, which all may enjoy.
The public Is most cordially invited
to attend.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-05-26
GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH.
First Services In Handsome New Edifice
In Prosperity Held on SUM-
day.

Sunday morning dawncd bright
and clcar-an ideal Lords day. At
an carl y hour the old sexton, faith
iul for nearly half century. be-
gan ringing the bell, calling the
worshippcrs to the first service in
the new Grace Lutheran church.
These chimes hcraldcd an hour Of
profound rcjoicing-,rot for Luth-
Grams only. but for the entire COM
mnlnitv--rcjo joicinT because we
could erect and have erected
worthy cdiiicc to the father, cx-
prrSSlVr OF our Tratitudr, rejoicing
that we have such III object lesson,
such an incentive to better and
higher things to all who may chance
to pass this way.
Ms the pastor came from the
vcStrv the congregation arose and
united heartily in singing, "praisc
God From Whom All BLESSINGS
Flow. The sermon was one Of
thanksgiving for the riches and
blessings bestowed upon us, and a
prayer that the riches OF His grace
may abound in our hearts and lives.
and that We may worship the au-
thor and Tivcr Of all these borntirs.
but not the houmicS themselves
that we may bow before God, no,
before man--buldcd churches.
Too much can not be said cX-
prcsSivc OF own gratitude to and
appreciation OF the Rev. NJ. O. J.
krcpS aad his untiring energy and
his .Job-likc patience in pcrscrvcr-
ing and erecting such a beautiful
church. 1t was a monumental un-
dcrtaIing. and it will stand through
wears and years a monument to his
iaiihiulncSS and love for a master
whom he serves SO acCcptablv.
| On Friday afternoon as Il faint
show OF appreciation. and in COM
plimcnt to the silver wedding an
nlvcrSarv of MIR. and Mrs. krcps,
his Pensioners gave them a most
b"unliiul house warming. the CO.
nations ranging /, M provisions to
silver plate.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-05-26

this nomination. Anyone who ell
tcrtainS such views IS mistaken. |
am advocating it because Of the
good results derived from good
roads. together with the benefits
which | know | will receive along
the lines before mentioned. ask
that YOU vote this tax on me, as |
cannot vote myself.
1.-The law requires that none but
registered voters OF this township
be allowed to vote in this election.
therefore, it is necessary that You
should have your registration ccrti-
hcatc. If YOU haven't your ccrtih-
cate, do not fail to get it on Mon
day, June |, which is the only dav
YOU can get one before the day Of
election. Don't forget the date OF
the clcction-Junc 18th. Go to YOU:
voting precinct and vote for good
roads, and it will be the best invest
mcnt YOU will make this year.
TO the good ladies: ask YOU that
YOU think Of difficulties in driving
to church and the children getting
to school during the winter months
over such roads as We have had,
and will continue to have until We
vote to have good roads. And last
but not least. YOU can visit your
dear old father and mother, your
relatives and ncighbors. and make
itc worth living. instead of remain
ing shut indoors for six months Of
the year. Your husband and SONS
can get to town in half the time and
return before night, therefore insist
upon the old man and your sons
aiding i'll getting good roads. Then
be happy and content and enjoy
life, and when you are old, you can
console yourself with a contcntcd
mind, which is the basis Of all hap
pincss; and it is my earnest desire
that YOU will all live long and ell
Joy all the blessings that can be be-
slowed upon good people like
yourselves.
Respectfully,
l.. W. Floyd.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-05-26
The Act Providing For Election In No. &
On Question Of Issuing Bonds For
Permanent Road work.

AN ACT to .Authorizc Floyd
Township No. 8, Ncwbcrrv
County, to issue bonds for per-
mancnt road Improvement.
Section I. BE it enacted bv the
General Assembly of the State of
South Carolina, that the question
Of the issuing and sale Of thirty
thousand dollars worth Of coupon
bonds by Floyd Township No. 6,
III Ncwbcrry County. for pcrnan-
cnt road Improvement, shall be sub
mlttcd to the qualified electors of
said township at an election to be
held for that purpose at time
during the year 1908 to be fixed
by the County Supervisor of New
berry County, ut which election on
ly the qualified electors of said
township shall be allowed to vote !;
said election to be conducted i'm
the same manner as general cleo
tons. including the notice thereof,
except as otherwise herein provided
for. The Supervisor Of Ncwbcrry
County shall appoint managers to
conduct said election. and in case
any manager or managers SO ap-
pointed shall fail or refuse for any
reason to attend and serve, the
managers who do attend shall have
the right to appoint other managers
in their stead. For the purpose Of
this election there shall be prcDar-
ed for the use of the voters two
sets Of ballots, on one Of which
shall be printed the words, "I;or
the Issue Of Bonds" and on the
other the words, "Agalnst the Is
sue Of Honds,' and there shall be
in said township three voting pre-
cincts, as follows: Trinity Church,
longshulcS Store and Rccdcrs-
vile School House. If majority
of persons voting at said election
shall vote in favor Of the issuing OF
coupon bonds in the amount above
stated, then said bonds shall be is
sued and sold as hcrcnaft pro-
vidcd.
Sec. 2. That John B. Smith.
W. d. Sem, !. Henry Dorrah,
David Pitts and l.. w. Floyd are
hereby constituted Il Board of Com
missioncrs, to be known as Floyd
Township Road Commission, for
the purpose Of carrying out the
provisions Of this act. Said Com
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-05-26
RECEIVERSHIP CASE.
Argument on Question of Jurisdiction by
Both Sides In Court of Appeals.

The dispcnsary rcccivcrship case
which has been SO frequently be-
fore Judge Pritchard in the United
States court, in Ashcvillc. during
the past three months will be arg,,-
cd before the United States circuit
court Of appeals at Richmond to
day.
Attorney Alf. S. Barnard of
Ashcvillc, who appeared for the
i'lciSchnann company. one of the
creditors Of the State dispcnsary
and consequently one Of the con
Germs vitality interested in the liti-
cation, will go !o Richmond to
argue the case for his client be-
fore the court and Attorney Gcncr-
'al Lyon and Mr.. b. =. Abncv will
represent the States interest.
Chief Justice Fuller Of the
United States supreme court will
be the presiding judge.
Either two district Judges or one
district Judge and one circuit Judge
will sit with the chief justice.
It is possible that Circui, Judge
:G"n Of West Virginia, who has
been unwcll for some time, will be
able TO sit on the case and IN such
event usticc Fuller. Judge Gon
and one district judge will conSli-
tutc the court
Circuit Judge Pri,chard will not
sit by reason OF the fact that the
case was tried before him, the hear
ing before the United States circuit
court OF appeals being or appeal by
the defendants, the dispcnSarv COM
mi. sion - South Carolina, from
Judge pritchard's rulings in ais
suming jurisdiction, appointing re-
ccivcrs and continuing Injunction
against the holders Of the $500, 900
diSpcnsary trust fund.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-05-26

thirteen miles III length. (2) Start
ing where another public road i'll
tcrSccts the road first above de-
Scribcd al or near the farm OF Mrs.
lack Henderson. Commonly known
as the "Lcwic" place, thence on by
residence OF John X. Spvarman, Mt.
Zion Church. crossing the public
road in front of the John +. Peter
SON place, thence OH by Mrs. Nora
NcrtS residence to the long bridge
over Little River, being five or six
miles in length. 90 beginning at
a point at the pcisrcr Bridge Owe:
Bush River. al l'icstcr'S old mill
place. thence on by Bush River
Church. residence or !. w. Smith,
to the bridge over Bush River
leading to the town Of l\inar,ls. be-
ing about seven ul rsg;lt miles in
length. Said Commission is hereby
authorized to employ a civil en-
Sincvr and to enter into a contract!
or contracts for the purpose Of
permanently improving said roads
Or. in their discretion, to employ a
superintendent to have the work
done under their own supervision.
In case said work shall br Let bv
contract. Il bond in such amount
as said Commission shal! determine
upon, conditioned for the faithful
performance ui Sai-.c. shall be en-
: executed with sufficient surety bv
contractor or contractors. to be ap-
proved by the Commission. The
Chairman. or in his absence one Of
the other members Of said Com
mission shall 81 Sn al warrants for
the payment Of any part of the
funds derived from the sale pi:
bonds, which warrants shall be
countcrsigncd by the Clerk.
Sec. 6. Before any warrant or
warrants can be drawn against the
fund arising from the sale of said
bonds o; derived from the special
levy herein provided for. an item
lied verified statement Of the ac-
count shall he presented To- and ap-
proved by the Commission.
Sec. I. The tax levy herein
provided for shall be levied and cot
lcc,cd annually until the maturity
OF said bonds. or until Suliicicn,
fund has been raised to retire Said
bonds at maturity and TO pay al
annual interest due thereon: ant
the County Treasurer shall be LA,
bic on his official bond for the taxes
collected under the provisions OF
this Act.
Approved the Goth day Of Feb
ruary, a. d.. 1908.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-05-26

Commissioners bingham OF New
York discussing the case Of DO
llccman found guilty Of protecting
gambling houses. said:
"Ihc man lied too naivclv in Gle.
Tense OF his innocence. Elc was like
a carpenter employed last month
by newspaper friend of mine.
My newspaper friend writes a
good deal at home, and his study
nclng next to the nursery the child
rem $ noise disturbed him, and nc
employed a carpenter to make the
wall Sound-prooi between the two
rooms.
"'l'll fix it all right S;ud the
carpenter, confidently. 'Thc best
thing to do will be tn!-linc it with
shavinys.
"IIc completed the job, then he
called the literary man in.
shes sound-proof all right
now, he said.
"'Wc'l test her, said the liter
airy man. You stay here.
"And going into the nursery he
called to the carpenter in the study:
Can you hear me-
No, sir, can't, was the
prompt reply. ~ WashinutOn Star.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-05-26

- '|'.iI'iS hpl'pillttN woman
supervisor Of the public schools one
day happened in a school where a
young incorrigiblc was being pun
..h,I
Have YOU ever tried Kindness :"
inquired she Of the tcachcro
Il did at first. but I've got be-
vond that now" was the reply.
AT the close Of the lesson tn"
supervisor asked the boy to call on
her the following Saturday.
y boy arrived at the hour APP
pointed. The hostess showed him
her best pictures, played linn her
livclicst music and set him deli
c'ou, lu"rh, and then thought it
time to begin her sermon.
"My dear" she began, "wcrc you
not very unhappy ~ stand before
all the class Tor punishmcnt?'
am, broke in the
boy. with his mouth full of cake.
"it wasn't me you saw. 1t was Billy,
and he gave me a dime to come and
take your jawing." ."--Philadclphia
Ledger.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1908-04-10
Mr.. Robinson's Funeral

The funeral OF the late George =.
Robinson Ook pla q from the residence
of MIR. and Mrs. 4. Bruce at 3 o'clock
this afternoon. y large gathering Of
friends Of the stricken family testified
by their presence Of the high respect
and esteem I'D which the deceased WIS
held 10y those who have known him
lonv mud intimately.
Rev. George ID. Greenfield conducted
the services. lie paid lifting trihut,
to the lie and character Of the Deceased
aud spoke words 81 comfort and congulR.
ton to the Borrowing family. Tho ser.
vices were interpreted with hymns 10y
the choir that spoke Of the life beyond
the grave
After the services the remain, follnw
edshy II large procession II rrlntivr+
and fricuds, we're conveyed Ia the OI0
Fellows cemetery and laid away Ia r. st
God grnnt thai the sleep ~ this Z .
man mny no IhbiOkrn 4ntil n are SUN.
mODed Ia meet the Great Judge. Ma,
tie also comfort and sustaiu the be-
reayed family. May their ~nurirn bt
lightenc! by the Thought hat th, il
loved one'- lie was pure, h"Gorabir nn,
upright.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1908-04-10
RANKS OF UNEMPLOYED

A careful canvass OI the country, by
cities and %stniee, the rrlsuta Of which
were published III Il number nf New
York and Chicago papers Sunday, in
dicRtee ilInt almost u million ind n
quarter men are out OF employment in
the United States nc The present time.
The condition Is worst in the east and
best i'll the northwest. Omaha makes
the beet showing Of any city Of its size
in the union. New York ia suffering
most. The accepted estimate Of the
metropolis is 100000, and to this must
be added many thousands more who
are working short hours at reduced
wages. The Central Federated Union
placed the number Of men ont OF work
in New York at halt n million, and Of
these it asserts that lSi 700 are union
mep. In West Virginia, with n work.
ing population ~ $4,000, moro than
&C, 900 are idle. There are 2C0, 900 idle
men in l%ilinOiF, Of whom 10000 are in
Chicago. 10 Phila ,,lphia 100000 men
are looking for work, and many OF those
employ ei lind III, ir earning capacity
greatly reduced.
In the meantime, Investigations made
in the larger cities im,iicntc that the cost
OF living is l%iiil", u nn> less .lmn il wa
before the" pnnic hit the country. 10
other w0rde, il still continue at the
hig hest point regarded u, the IIisi ury Of
the country. Wage wnu l,nv,
lost their jIbs, or Who ace WORKING par,
of The time Tor rdOcrd wages, lind il
costs m mucH la support liz ir families
az 1t di ! III the full ii tc OF prosperity.
Hero, 1t appear., Ia where the trusts
having II big advantage over 'ir ihbor
uDions. Tie unions. ~heu adyeis Nc
conditions come can't save their men
from being throw an: 81 work or from
shorter hours and reduced earnings
But TIE trusts car, mud do, held up The
price 81 The ir products al; exact then
tull pOnGd Of ilpth from II stricken coun
try. The purchaser cnu take liie choice
between yolug witIGut or pay ing the
same old iariff-pro;ccted, iru4t.dicia,c ed
price.
IN time6 OF panir everybody suffers,
Of corrse, excepting possibly u few like
Rockefeller and Morgan, whose powcre
nto 30 great md privileges p" outrage.
onH that they can rice above the univei g.
al lava aud reap q profit ont of disaster
but those suffer most who hive the leasI
marlin on safety - the wage CARRIERS
The farmer still has his farm; the mer.
chant has his goods which people still
must buy; the manufactures hns his
home and he bank account, and ever
II the wheels stand still bis family dose
not sufer for food and shelter. But the
rage Garner Ias only bic days work, q,