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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-29

journey. Weston hopes to reach Chey-
enne, Wyo., Sc miles distant, before
stopping his days tramp, and as the
| roads north are in much better condi-
ton than those west of Denver, the
veteran will probably be able to reach
the Wyoming capital.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-29

Weston Leaves Greeley.
Greeley, Colo, May 29.-Edward Pay
son Weston, the pedestrian, left here
early this morning on his westward
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-29
SCENTED A TRAGEDY.
Travelling Man Arrested for Display
ing an Empty Revolver.

Chicago, May 29.-Stephen ]. Shook
carried a revolver in his hand because
friends told him that it was against
the law to carry concealed weapons,
but he was arrested just the same last
night.
Shook is a travelling salesman and
halls from Seattle, Wash. After
showing his revolver to several friends
in a saloon he took the cartridges
from it and started for a railroad
station.
Pedestrians who saw the weapon
scented a tragedy, and followed the
man to the station, where he was ar
rested.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14
POLICEMEN SHOOT LAWYER.
Prominent Richmond Attorney
Found at Broken Saloon Window.

Richmond, Va, April 8.-Ordway
Puller, a former member Of the Leg
islature, and a prominent young at
torney of this city, was shot at an
early hour this morning, by police
men just after having broken the
window Of a saloon, and although
he is now in a hospital, he is under
the surveillance of the police on
felony charge. The officers heard
the crash Of glass, and presuming
that some one was breaking into the
place, ran to the scene and discov-
cred Puller, whb made an attempt to
escape. Both officers fired, one of
the shots taking effect in his leg.
Puller dropped and was captured.
His wound Is not considered dan
gerous.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14
GREENVILLE JAIL WAS EASY.
Barton Declares that He Had No
Trouble i'm Getting Out.

Greenville, April 9.-Stubbornly
refusing to give any account Of how
he made his escape from the Jail
here, upon the grounds that he
might want to use the same meth
DDS in leaving his present place of
confinement in the ASherille JAIL
where he was lodged after his SEN
sational capture Monday afternoon,
George Barton, the notorious safe
blower, is taking his capture coolly
and expressing the utmost confidence
in his ability to again reach the out
side world. The Asheville Citizen Of
Wednesday has this story in refer
ence to him.
The Greenville Jail was easy and
III get out of here, too" said Geo
Barton, one Of the champion cracks
men and Jail breakers of the Ccun-
try, who was captured at Craggy
Monday night, in the jail here to-
day.
Closely guarded in an iron cell.
with everything that might be used
as weapon taken from him, his case
seems hopeless one, but there seems
to be little question in his mind that
way OF escape will present itself.
He has broken out of some of the
strongest iails in the country, and
the officers here are taking appar-
entity needless precautions to keep
him safe.
CARRIER Moore, alias Tennessee
Dutch his companion, who was cap
turcd with him, but who made good
his escape, is still at large, but the
search for him is kept up and the
officers believe they will land him
yet.
The post office inspector arrived
from Greenville yesterday and iden-
tilted his erstwhile prisoner. after
which Barton acknowledged his iden-
tity. He and his pal were headed to-
ward Knoxville when arrested he
said. He talks freely at the jail, but
is careful not to tell how he got out
Of jail at Greenville. 81 amt going
to tell how | got out because /
might want to get out in the same
way here" he said to a reporter to-
day.
1t Is believed here that some ma
terial other than explosives was
used, for when the escape from
Greenville was made even the guards
heard no noise. The theory has been
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14
How'ITo
Gain Flesh

Persons have been known to
gain a pounda dayby takingan
ounce of SCOTS Emulsion. 1t
is strange, but it often happens.
Somehow the ounce produces
the pound; it seems to start
the digestive machinery going
properly, so that the patient is
able to digest and absorb his
ordinary food which he could
not do before, and that is the
way the gain is made.
A certain amount of flesh is
necessary for health; if you
have not got it you can get it
by taking
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14
FOREST FIRES TURNING.
Untold Damage Done or the Vander-
bilt Estate.

Asheville, n. c., April S.--Advices
from Pennsylvania to-day state that
forest fires, which have been raging
on the Vanderbilt possessions in that
section for the last two days, have
done enormous damage to virgin
timber, and that two rangers cab
ins have been destroyed. The val
>uable timber tracts in tAe Toxaway
country are also said to have been
damaged to the extent Of several
thousand dollars. Residents in the
latter section, whose property was
endangered by the flying sparks,
turned out and fought the fires day
and night.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14
RHEUMATISM.
Swansboro, Va, Oct. 81, i!

Swansboro, Va, Oct. 81, 1905.
About six weeks ago l suffered an
attack Of rheumatism in my right
leg, and it was hard for me to get
about. l saw Noah's Linimert ad-
Nertised and l thought 7 would try
it, and | found thai it did me whole
lot of good, in fact, it took all the
pain and soreness away. IS have
worked at the iron trade (Old Do
minion Iron and Nail Works) for
about fifty years, and I get bruised
freqeutnly. l find Noah's Liniment
takes all soreness out Immediately.
| recommend Noah's Liniment to any
who suffer aches and pains.
EDWARD RYAN.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14

We often wonder how any person
can be persuaded into taking any,
thing but Foley's Honey and Tar for
coughs, colds and lung trouble. Do
not be fooled in to accepting "own
make" or other substitutes. The gen.
uine contains no harmful drugs and
is in a yellow package. J. w. Bell,
Walhalla; Stonccypher Pharmacy,
Westminster.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14
Mrs. Carmack for Postmistrcss.

Nashville, Tenn, April 9.-An eff
Tort is being made to have Mrs. Car
mack, wife of the late Serator f. w.
Carmack, who met a tragic death in
this city several months ago, ap-
pointed postmistress at Columbia,
rem. Representative Brownlow
viii endeavor to induce the Demo-
cratic members of Tennessee to unite
in asking President Taft to make the
appointment.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14
TO Pay Engineers $500 Each.

Washington, April 8.-After
conference with the President.to-day
Secretary Of War Dickinson announc-
ed that six consulting engineers who
accompanied Mr.. Taft to the 18TH
mus of Panama shortly before his in
auguration would receive as COM
pensation for their serves fee of
$2,500 each and expenses.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14

To save buying SO much COW feed
the next winter, try some cowpeas
this time. They are hay and grain
both. The cownea hay makes the
very best COW feed to feed while Civ
ing milk in winter.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14
No.1 CsaIIsR
g q EA s IN 8 AsH
RlSAsE XSyIE1
IasaahaAssM IsaaahaAGsM WIZ ~ '''oolO oee lsl4Glaaa
NOAH'S Nerve,
Bone and Muscle Liniment.

Contains the old-fashoned ingredients of lini-
ments used by your grandparents and it also
embodies 'he latest and up-to-date discover
les 1t has therefore the advantage over rem
edies that have been before the public 25 or
80 years, in that it Is Up-to-date in it's IngrC-
dients, it is Triple Strength, and the Most
Penetrating, therefore Most Effective.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14

Best for All Nerve, Bone and Muscle Aches
and Pains. 1t strikes almost instantly into
the cords, muscles and nerves in any part of
the body, giving relief more quickly than any
other remedy known, because of it's peculiar
penetrating properties AbsoIn ely pure fer
internal and external uses for il N and beast.
For All Creation. Try it. 25c.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14

SCIATIC RHEUMATISM.

Fast Providence, R. l., March 81,
19OS.-I have been confined to my
room with sciatic rheumatism for
the past three months, unable to
walk and suffering the most intense
pain in my right hip and leg con-
tinually. Recently relative sent
me a bottle Of Noah's Liniment to
Try, and | found it drove the pain
wherever applied. Now l am so /
can walk around the house and have
no doubt it will perform a perma-
nent cure. w. II. FLOOD.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14
Hanged for Murder.

Richmond, Va, April S.-Joel
Payne, a negro, was hanged in Bed
ford City to-day for the murder OF
Reed Swain. his father-in-law, a year
ago. He was convicted before the
e!ectrOcutioL law went into effect.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14
SUFFERED TEN YEARS.

Point Eastern, Va, June IS, 1908.
| suffered ten years or more with
a dreadfuliy sore pain in my back
and tried different remedies, but had
return Of the pain and soreness till
| tested the Noah Liniment," Of
which less than half a bottle seems
to have made perfect cure. | am
much stronger indeed. | think it is
just grand, and l do hope all suffer-
ing with rheumatism and all other
pains and soreness will test it's cura-
tive powers, especially the aged, and
be healed. / used it externally only.
l shall always keep it on hand
MRS. j. d. BILLINGSLGl.
BACKACHE AND STIFF JOINTS.
Abbeville, S. c., Jan. O., 1909.
| purchased 25c. bottle of Noah's
Liniment of G. A. Milford & Co.,
and used it for Rheumatism, stiff
joints and backache, and l can say
1T did me more good than any pain
remedy l ever used. 1t has also
been used in my family for coughs,
colds, cramp and collie, always Civ
ing immediate relief.
REV. GEO. w. SMITH.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14
NEURALGIA AND TOOTHACHE.

Hodges, S. c., April %, 1908.
My wife suffered for several years
with neuralgia and toothache. She
used half a bottle Of Noahs Lili-
ment and got immediate relief.
would not be without it in my house
at any cost.
j. S. FISHER, Policeman.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14

advanced that cotton was packed into
a hole drilled with pieces of an UNI
brella and water poured on this.
When showed newspaper account
Of the theory he only said: "I'Il give
the man who wrote that credit for
having lot of sense. It's not for me
to say whether it's right or whether
it's not"
A telegram was received here in
the afternoon from Post Office In
spector Gregory, who is now in Nor
ristown, Tenn, stating that he hoped
to soon land Tennessee Dutch"
alias CARRIER Moore, alias Ruther-
ford. Dutch" is a native of Ten
nessee and knows the mountains
thoroughly. He will, it is thought,
give the officers considerable trou-
Bile before he is again behind the
bars.
The government, it is understood,
has sent other detectives to work on
the case, and these, together with
the great army of policemen and
city and county detectives who are
searching for the yeggman, ought to
make his continued liberty a hard
matter But the "Garber," as he
is sometimes called, is one of the
most desperate men in the business
Of safe-blowing and jail-escaping.
Repeatedly has he defeated shrewd
officers, and has often gotten away
when escape seemed impossible.
AS to Barton's escape from the
jail at Asheville, this is thought to
be simply idle boasting. There is no
question but that the man is now
being watched day and night, ana
the sheriff Of Asheville is determin-
ed that the man will be there when
the officer comes to take him to trial.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14
. . . - garss 6 !, e., !, ,.,,,

Read what Nicholas Lang, the largest
grocer In Savannah says about p. p. p.
r. LIPPMAN, Savannah, Ga.
Sr:
fact
get of Undetermined
health visited Hot Ark. e.
desperation took r. p p a.
drey cured In the eight symptom of %
F. r F. did the work quick and per.
nent
Yours
Nicholas
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14

CDR. Thomas Eclectric Oil is the
best remedy for that often fatal dis
ease--croup. Has been used with
success in our family for eight
years. Mrs. l.. Whiteacre, Buffalo,
New York.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14
JUDGE THos. j. MAoKEy DEAD.
Fought in Confederate Ar2ny---Elect-
ed Judge by Carpet-bagsers.

Washington, April S.-Judge Il.
]. Machey died last night at the
Georgetown University Hospital, af-
ter an illness OF about ten days, fol-
lowing an operation. At his bed
side when death came was his son,
Capt. Crandal Mackey, Common
wealth's Attorney for Alexandria
county, Virginia. Mrs. Mackey, the
Judges widow, is in New York city.
The funeral will be held at the Vir-
sinia home of his son. The inter-
ment will be at Arlington. Confed-
crate veterans will act as pallbear-
prS
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14
USED AT LARGEST STABLE IN
THE WORLD.

Richmond, Va, Feb. 2S, 1908.
| have been using Noah's Lini-
ment at these stables for the past
two months with the greatest salts
faction, and consider it one of the
best. | have given out several bot
ties TO horse men who have also
used it with good results.
a. II. TURNER,
With Smith Bros s.-McCleary-M -McClel-
Ian Co.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14
IMPORTANT NOTICE

Noal Iinent is sold by nearly all dealers medicine
should gladly get
in
quite
Nome witho
by dealers mrn
NOAH REMEDY
Mass Dealers medicine
Richmond
,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14

Stops itching instantly. Cures
pies, eczema, salt rheum, letter,
Itch, hives, herpes, scabies-Doan's
Ointment. AT any drug store.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-14
SCOTS
EMULSION

Send this advertisement. together with name
OF paper In which 1t appears, your address and
four cents to cover postage, and We will send
you Complete Handy Atlas Of the World"
SCOTT s. BOVINE, 400 Pearl ST.. New York
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1909-08-20

Ever has famed on the hearthstone the
fire of true unchanging love. Helpful
home religion assured the highest mutual
confidence between the members of the
family mot gloom nor tasks nor morbid
consciousness, but simple, unaffected
confidence in God and truth, personal
trust in Christ, and a love for each other.
sincere spirit of goodwill to all at home,
and kindness of action to all who enter
there, or are mentioned there, these make
their family religion, and make Bible read
ing, prayer, and church going as natural
as its social life" Brother Layton feel
ingly said, "God gave to me sixty years
ago, his best earthly gift, good, true wife.
She has always made home happy. Only
once in the long journey has she broken
step account of sickness have not
been i'll more than three weeks during the
time. Some shadows have crossed our
way, but the blessings have been many.
We are grateful to our many friends for
the Joy of this day, for their loving greet
ings, good wishes, and the wealth of friend
ship suggested by their gifts; for the
goodwill voiced by the gifts will they be
treasured" Kindly wishes were voiced
by their pastor, o. D. Clapp. A soulful
prayer for Gods best to attend the be-
loved couple, and if He. should SO ordain
bring them the Diamond Anniversary.
Mr. and Mrs. Layton are constant at
PENDANTS upon church. While he cannot
hear word of the sermon Jhe says :" /
count one, and l love the fellowship of
Gods children" While the vacant chair
is in. the home, reminder of the gone
before" the blessed hope of meeting
again in the Father House, our Heavenly
Home, beyond the smiling and the
weeping " sheds its golden glow.
0. d. c..
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1909-08-20
FOURTH CLASS POSTMASTER
EXAMINATION
Saturday, September 4, 1909.


The United States Civil Service
Commission announces that on the
date named above an examination
will be held at West Topsham, VT,
for the position of fourth class
postmaster of class b at Waits
River, VT. The compensation of
the postmaster at this office was
500 for the last fiscal year.
Age limit, q years and over on
the date of the examination, with
the exception that in a State where
women are declared by statute to
be of full age for all purposes at
is years, women is years of age on
the date of the examination will
be admitted.
Applicants must reside within the
territory supplied by the post
office named above.
The examination is open to all
citizens of the United States who
can comply with the requirements.
Application forms and full infor-
nation concerning the require
ments of the examination can be
secured from Waits River Post
Office or from the Z. s. Civil Ser
vice Commission, Washington, ID. c.
Applications should be properly
executed and filed with the Com
mission at Washington within
days before the date of the exami-
nation, otherwise il may be inn
practicable to examine the appli-
cants.
Q. S. Civil Service Commission.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1909-08-20
MARRIED SIXTY YEARS.

In honor of the Goth wedding anniver-
sary of Mr.. and Mrs. John l., Layton, the
members of the immediate families. to-
gether with many townspeople were
informally entertained at the home of Mr..
and Mrs Geo. King, assisted by other
relatives, on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 6.
The dav was ideal. The occasion delight
full. Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Nussev. of No. Woodstock, y H.; Mrs,
Horace Lindsay and granddaughter,
Misses Lila Gale and Ethel Lindsay, OF
Carroll, N. H.; Mr.. and Mrs. William
Terry. SO, Ryegate; Mr.. +. p Downs and
Miss Louisa Downs, of Groton; Mrs.
Harvey Bailey, and Harold Swan, Of
Haverhill. Thirty relatives residing in
town. and other friends, made the number
present one hundred and seventeen; q
marked testimonial Of the high esteem in
which the worthy couple are held. During
the afternoon, ice cream and cake were
served. and Mr.. and Mrs. Layton were
given numerous presents. They wert
married here 60 years ago the Sth Of
August by Rev II. p. Gushing. pastor Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church Of thi.
nlace. None Of the guests present at the
ceremony are now living. Their life jour.
nev has not led them afar from the beau.
tifill SPOT where the home altar was first
erected. Sixty wears Of diligence in bus.
mes. servencv OF spirit, serving the Lord, .
have greatly endeared this worthy couple
10 a host Of friends. They have lived in
the consecrated sanctuary by the hreside,
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1909-08-20
SOUTH RYEGATE.

Miss Nellie j. Hall of Boston is
spending few days in town. She
sold her household goods at auc-
ton Saturday and expects to re-
turn to Boston the last of the week
H. T. Wheeler of Lowell was a
guest of Peach Thomas last week,
returning to Lowell the last of the
week.
Charles E. F. Miller, who went to
Hanover hospital last week for
treatment, was operated on Satur-
day Tor hernia, and is reported as
doing we'll. He will have to remain
there about month.
Mrs. Elizabeth Miller, who has
been in poor health for some time,
passed away last week Sunday
morning. Funeral Thursday at the
home of her son Samuel Miller, in
terment at Topsham cemetery
Mrs. Miller was IS years of age and
was much respected woman and
will be greatly missed by her many
friends.
Mrs. Henry ]. Park of Passump-
sic, who has been visiting friends
in this section the past two weeks,
returned to her home the last OF
the week.
Mr.. F. Cohen, wife and family,
and John Favor and brother OF
Hillsboro, N. H., were guests at
the home of A. A. Favor last week,
making the trip in their auto.
Mrs. James Mcclure will move to
Boltonville the last of the week to
make her home with her son Char
lie.
Rev. VIM. S, Wallace returned
from his vacation at Mortified,
Mass, the last of the week.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1909-08-20
WEST NEWBURY.

The youngest child of Mr.. ano
Mrs. Percy A. Lund died Sunday af-
ter short illness. The funeral was
held Tuesday, Rev. G. P. Fuller
officiating. Interment at Groton
Mr.. Arson Spear OF Athol, Mass,
visited his brother, j. P. Spear, last
week.
Miss Mary Fellows of Wells River
is spending few days with Mrs. B,
o. Rogers.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. J. Stevens visit
ed in Thetford recently.
Misses Elizabeth and Nettie Stew
ems are visiting in Post Mills.
Mrs. Hutchins of New York is
visiting her cousin, Mrs. Jonas
Tucker.
Rev. o. w. Brock and wife are
visiting his sister, Mrs. j. H. Du-
rant and other friends.
Montpelier-We River stations
excursion to Lake Champlain. See
Adj on mage &