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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-04-28
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLE

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLE.
MENT AND DISCHARGE.--Not
Is hereby given that 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, May 1st, 1909, at IL
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 Warren Dean,
deceased and obtain final discharge
as Administrator of said Estate.
W. S. DEAN,
Administrator.
April z, 1909. 14-17
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-09

Pittsburg. Pa, Oct s.-Before the largest crowd ever assembled m re. cent years to witness boxing contest II '"TthuSnderboit," SnS and Wife Lewis, the New York city fighting newsboy, went six rounds at the National sporting night, and at the conclusion of the half dozen periods. Papke easily was given the publics favorable verdict.
 Lewis, half unrecogntZable after ms fifteen minute beating. weakly signi- fled his intention to ask for return match with the Chicago boxer. Papke; he had proven his supremacy over Lew is and would not agree to a match al an early date.
 Both Papke and Lewis entered the hands with Papke. The men were in- structed to break clean in the clenches
 As the gong sounded for the opening round. Lewis rushed in with rapid succession of rights and lefts to ever, having steam behind them. or in- 'uI;s Alter Careful sparring. Papke. led stomach. In the clinches Papke was warned three times to break clean. the crowd hooting the Illinois lads slow I As the men came up for the second round Papke turned loose a right swing to the jaw Lewis. on his guard, took the blow fair and fell to the floor. where he rested until the count of nine had been t0iled or by the referee.
 The third round was repetition or the second. Papke came out from the round without a mark, while Lewis had n badly split lip and his right eye was
 With Papke practically holding his man on his feet, the fourth round end ed amid the hoots of the crowd. who were of the opinion that Papke could Have put his man away, but was stall ing t6 allow the bout to go another round. =. rest in the fifth round seemingly great Iy rested and before Papke could cover. had sprung a series of left and right swings that plainly staggered the Illi- nois wonder. Papke caught himself and before the fifth period had ended. Lewis was waiting for the welcome
 In the sixth and last round, Papke easIlv led the New York lad. Lewis, with A broken nose, which had been half torn of by Papke's ripping upper cuts and in-hghting, was helpless but by hanging on and refusing to break, Lewis finally stayed until the gong
 The light was fast from beginning to end the men coming up strong and willing to receive all that was handed
 In the prellminaries, Billy Berger of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-09
SCHOONER IN TROUBLE
CREW BROUGHT TO PORT ON AN
 OTHER SHIP.
While Lying Near Mexican Coast, Gum beat seases vessel-TeI of Thousands Of Natives
 I.oat h storm

New Orleans, Oct. 8.-The crew of the schooner Caldwell of Pensacola, Fla. arrived here late tonight from Progress so. Mexico, on the steamer City of Tampico, after extraordinary expert ences.
 the Caldwell sailed from Pensa ola one month ago on a fishing cruise. sev- ersl days later the schooner was struck by the full force of the gulf hurricane which caused havoc along the Missis- sippi and Louisiana coasts. After four days. with the vessel badly battered 1t was steered. under many difficulties. to point of the Mexican coast near Progresso. sss,
 According to the men, the work of repairs had hardly begun when the Mexican gunboat Bravo sailed up and took possession of the schooner. It was claimed that the vessel had been engaged in fishing within a prescribed distance from shore, and the Caldwell was formally confiscated. Although the men were released, the scho hooner Is still being held by the Mexican Govern ment.
 The experiences of the Caidwelrs crew was thrilling during the hurri- cane. Men had to be dashed to the deck and every moment 1t was feared that the schooner would go down.
 The City of Tampico brought re- port that from 1000 to 300O natives were drowned on the island off Yuca- tan in the hurricane. The Bravo was returning from these islands with load of refugees when 1t ran across the jCaldwell
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-09
Tbe Excep1for1al
 Eq1zfpSvaer1f

of the California Fig Syrup Co. and the scientific attainments of it's chemists have rendered possible the production of Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, in all of its excellence, by obtaining the pure medic inal principles of plants known to act most benefcially and combining them most skillfully, in the right proportions, with it's wholesome and refreshing Syrup of California Figs.
 As there is only one genuine Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna and as the gen- uine is manufactured by an original method known to the California Fig Syrup Co. only, it is always necessary to buy tho genuine to get it's beneficial effects.
 A knowledge of the above facts enables one to decline limitations or to return them if, upon viewing the package, hefuil name of fthe California Fig Syrup Co. is not found printed on the front thereof.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-09
BRITIsHER IN FINALS.

Philadelphia, oct; s;-Ry defeating Mrs. Caleb Fox of Philadelphia, three up and two to go. Miss Dorothy Camp bell, British champion, will tomorrow meet Mrs. Ronald H. Barlow, Phila- delphia. in the final round for the wo- mems golf championship on the links of the Merion Cricket Club at Haver- ford ,
 In the lower half of the draw; Mrs: : Barlow beat Miss Margery PheIps or Boston. 6 up and 5 to go. Miss Phelps weakened unexpectedly after the hfth hole, where the contest was squared; and after that did not win hole and hailed but one. Cards: Barlow, out ...........6s4 64e s44-l6 Barlow, Tn ..' = 'o'' .
 Mrs, Fox, soon after the start of her round with Miss Campbell. showed the efrect of her hard matehes throughout the week, being little. slack at all points rather than especially weak at one, She, nevertheless, held her youth fui rival even at the turn, but after that did not win hole. losing three and halying four. Cards:
 Campbell. out .........45t 74s 5se-45 Fox .................54s 757 644-46 Fox, In ....'....'''.' '''''ooo fff
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-09
CENTRAL or GEORGIA
 MAY SOON REACH GULF

Albany, Ga. Oct. s--Neither afirma- tion nor denial being given to the well defined rumor that the Central of Geor- gia lines Will reach the dulf shortly, the trip tonight of President J. T. Har- ahan, of the Illinois Central, and Pres- idsnt J. F. Hanson, of the Central of Georgia. to Lockhart. Ala. and Flor ala, Ala. lends strength to the re- port
 The party spent today here on al inspection tour, leaving at 9 o'clock over the Alabama extension. Tomorrow the officials will return here and pro- ceed to Macon. where they will spend Sunday. Monday they win attend tho annual stockholders meeting of the Central of Georgia in Savannah.
 When asked if the Southwestern Di :. vision would be extended from F1orala, Ala. to the Gulf, no denial was enter ed. and the optimistic note sounded by the officials in speaking of the possi. hilities of this section. added unusual significance to their visit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-09
CASE INVOLVING NOTE
 FOR $2,b00 IS ON TRIAL

Handwriting experts were among the witnesses examined in the trial of the case of J. Ql Cohen against Mrs. M. D. Bibb. in the Circuit Court yes- terday. The case involves note for 42,500, held by Cohen. an attorney of New York. which Is alleged to bear the endorsement of Mrs. Blob. That the endorsement Is forgery, Is the con- tention.
 The note was drawn by Peyton D. Bibb. the son of the respondent in the case. Peyton Bibb died two years ago.
 The case Is being tried before c. P. Mcintyre as special judge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-09
FLAMES THREATEN TO
 DESTROY KENTUCKY TOWN

Burnside, Ky. Oct. s.--Fire today threatened destruction of a large part of this town. hotel several stores and other small buildings being de- stroyec. The loss Is estimated at s7b,- GOO.
 The Queen and Crescent car shops, located here, were imperilled for a time. but with the arrival of appara- tus from Somerset. the ire was put under control,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-09
COOK IN WINDY CITY.

Chicago, Oct s.-Dr. Frederick A. Cook. the Arctic explorer, told the story of his discovery of the North Pole to an enthusiastic audience here tonight after he had been extended a royal welcome by special commit tee from the Hamilton Club.
 pr. Cook referred again to his polar rival, Commander Robert l.. Peary, as one of the greatest of polar explorers. mentioning him in galaxy of Arctic scientists whose names will live in history. pr. Cook left after the lee. ture for Detroit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-09
HEARS NAVAL STORES APPEAL. raDoua Case of Turpent1ae Men Re-
 OUenad fn Atlanta.

Atlanta. Ca. Oct. S--AFgument on the appeal of five members and ofiicers of ths American Naval Stores Company. whc were found guilty of conspiracy in rzstraint of trade in the United States Circuit Court in Savannah, was opened in the United States Circuit Court of Appeals here today.
 Tho men involved are !. F. Cooper Myers. Spencer P, Shotter and Edmund s. Nash. of Savannah: George Board- man, of New York. and Karl Moller, of Jack sonvilie. In addition to fines, Shotter and Myers are under sentence of three months each in prison.
 The appellants contend through their attorneys. that there never was any conspiracy or illegal methods of do- ing business and that the indictment against them and the verdict which followed are untensbie.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-09
Admits Wife Murder

Kokomo. Ind, Oct. S.-Wiliiam Rob- ison late today pleaded guilty to the murder of his wife yesterday. and was sentenced to the State prison at Mich igan City for life. Robinson shot his wife in a department store here late yesterday when she reiterated her in- tention of seeking divorce. Robin son said: "I don't want a lawyer, as I don't believe one could do me much good. I did not mean to do 1t. "
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-09
WORLDS RECORD
 FOR FASTEST HEATS

Springfield. H.. Oct. s.-Lady Maud c. owned by pr. Crabtree. of Taylor vile, H., and driven by Charley Dean in the free for all pace at the State Fair races today, equalled the worlds record for the three fastest heats ever paced by a mare in a race.
 Lady Maud c, paced the first mile in 2:O3 IA, equalling her own record; the second in POP l-2, and the third in eoualIinR the worlds record made by The Broncho at Cleveland, August 6. 1908,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-09
DEATH ROLL.
Geerse w. ReynoIds !.

The body of George ". Reynolds, one of the best-known among the residents of Bullock County, who died at his home suddenly yesterday. was brought to Montgomery last night.
 The funeral will be held today from the residence of his brother-in-law. W. T. Hodge, S01 Cramer Avenue. The services will be in charge of Rev. w. NJ. Curtis. pastor of the Perry Street Meth odist Episcopal Church.
 Mir Reynolds Is survived by two sis ters Mrs. w. T. Hodge and Mrs. George Stowers of Montgomery. and brother. James Reynolds, of Bullock County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-09
A. B. and A. Work Prosre..inx.

Birmingham. Oct. s--H. M. Atkinson. President of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad and one of the receivers of the line, announced off, cially today that trains will be run ming into Birmingham over that rail- roads own tracks by April 1 of next year This means that construction work is to begin at once on the sur veyed line between Bessemer and Bir- mingham. The road at present runs to Pelham. Ala. on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. and the A. B. and A. uses the tracks of that road from Pelham into Birmingham. Grading has been completed from Pelham to Bessemer and that work can be com pleted in 6 shor time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-09

come out In the open and give the peo- pie the real reason for the amendment.
 The speaker was in the midst of his argument when time was called by Mayor winn and the meeting adjourn cd as night was falling.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-09
Illinois Thunderbot Has Best
 ofLewis at AM Stages Of Fight

pittsburg. and Tom Mccune, of Detroit. went four rounds. Berger delivered Knockout jab to the Jaw that McCune caught fairly. taking the count of ten and losing the bout.
 Five thousand baseball and fight fans witnessed the bouts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-09
Clothsnw Factory Burns

New Albany. Ind. Oct. S---F'ire of un- known origin tonight destroyed the local clothing factory of J. M. Rob inson- Norton Company of Louisville. The loss is s60.0O0. fully covered by in- st,ranca
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-09
.Unwritten Law Avalls.

Toledo. O., Oct. S.-Charles J. Dresser. a railroad detective. who shot and ktll- ed William Chadderton. in sight of a crowd, July 6. was freed from the charge of murder by the failure of the grand jury to indiet him today. Dres- ser's plea was that Chadderton tra- duced Dresser's wife.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-09
Fred c. Bali Wm. H. Sanford BALL & SANFORD, Attorneys and Counseliors
 7i7.7zo First National Bank slds.
ESCAPED CONNECTS.

ESCAPED cONvICrs.
 On Sept. 7th, Albert Cox, description. coi- or dark, full forehead, heavy mustache, height 5M it.. weight about 1s5 lbs. age 3s to 70, convicted in Etowah County. Ed. Thomas, color yellow. hair black, eyes black. height ft eh in, weight 154 lbs, about bs years old. pistol shot wound on left thigh. scar on right foot. convicted in Montgomery County.
 Alex Talbot. height : ft in.. weight about l4b lbs., age about 2b, color brown. hair black and straight. convicted in Jef- tlOO reward for the detention of each at any jail or for returning to
 WALTER. BROS, --7t. Sprague, Ala
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-09
STORAGE.


 WHEN you need storage. separate loGh/ rooms absolute safety and privacy, e 'phone l0Sb, United Selling Company. St. age Department. five Jefferson St
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-09
Can Raise Rail Rates.

Atlanta, Ga, Oct. S.-By unanimous vote, the Georgia Railroad Commission today granted authority to the Geor- gia Railroad Company to increase It's passenger trates in this State from 2 I-4 to 2 1-2 cents per mile. effective Nov 1.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-09
MISCELLANEOUS.

HORSES AND MULEs--Just received carloads Kentucky Horses and Tonnessee mules. Prices right. Come to our new sta- bles. Abraham Bros. Horse & Mule C.
 --23-5k WE ARE now prepared Co give you an esti~ call phones l7sl or III. Harris & soles.
 --as-ta
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-09
ENGRAVING.

to illustrate your ads VI our cuts; they add 25 per cent to the
 of any ad. talk it over W The Advertiser Engraving Co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-09
FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE.
MULTIGRAPH LETTERS.

LETTERS in quantities from 100 to 1000, GOO can be produced In exact fac-simile of orig inal typewriting and when properly execut- cd and the name carefully matched will have the same effect if each letter was typewritten separately. Our facilities and experience enable Us to do the very beat work of this class Our reputation assures that we will. F. l.. Davant Typewriter Co.,
 First National Bank. -l-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-09
s.n, c.aa

Saul as Csdi.
 Alderman Saul served as Recorder yesterday. at the request of Judge Baber. who was compelled to remain indoors by a slight indisposition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-09
FINANCIAL.

MONEY to IOAN-Loan on improved eft real estate and Montgomery County farm land J. c. Hardaway Co. 509 Beli Bldg. Phone l4B6. -27-tf MONEY to LoAN-we lend money on dia. monds, watches. Jewelry, guns and pistols. Also buy old gold and silver for spot cash
 Montgomery Loan Co.,. !. N. Court St. g7
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-09
GpE CHAT 2sIsl1ll5&
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The friends and acquaintances of MT. Geo W. Reynolds are respectfully invited to attend his funeral services this morning at 10 o'clock from the residence of w. T. Hodge. los Cramer Ave. Interment at Greenwood.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-09
SPECIAL NOTICE.

<sUF>~ Attend regular meet %N9M48fM ing tonight al o'elock. h18 Visiting brothers cordially w A2 M a. R. 0GLEsBY. tH @ Senior Counselor. AUuCIJV A. C. SMITH.
 Secretary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-09
FOUND.
TYPEWRITERs AND REPAIRS

WE can sell you any make of typewriteF you wish at a big discount from nanutae- turers list Repairs and supplies. Southern Typewriter Exchange, No. S4 commeree St.
 Montgomery. -H
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-09
WANTED--sALEsMEN.

WE HAVE already secured two six-cylinder 1910 model insurance men through these columns, who are writing applications for our new policy. We need two more Are you looking for a satisfactory contract? Call between the hours of nine and ten am, af l2 vandiver Bldg, Montgomery. Aiabams
 Greene and Barker. --te
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-09
WANTED-FEMALE HELP

SALESMAN Wanted-Ladfes to sell pianos music teachers preferred. a good proposition, exclusive home territory. For particulars, write Richardson Music Co. scottsboro. Ala
 --4-sat- -su-at wANTED-A woman teacher lcoioredl to teach at Coleridge. Ala Randall Gordy. Glenviile, Ala --4st
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-09
WANTED-BoARDERs.

young men or couple to oc-
 cupy large front room, with good table
 board. two blocks from Court Square. on 21i Church St., Phone 24a6. -7>5t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-09

Referring to the Montgomery con ference. he said it adopted platform declaring that the saloon was eiimin- ated from Alabama. He said the plat form committee. headed by Governor Jelks played a trick on Mfr. ONet.
 The conference adopted this platform, but the men who met there had never done anything to eliminate saloons from Alabama. Those men were great men. some of them" he said, but there Is a new order in Alabama. We
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-09
INTERPRETATION.

wANTED-By young lady. unfurnished front room with board. close in. reasonable. Address A. c. &. care Exchange Hotel.
 R-at
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-09
TOR RENT-oFFTCEs.

FOR RENT-suits of offices over % Dexter
 Ave, well lighted and at . reasonabls price. Prickett-Gsrson Go. --as-sf
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-06
PEOPLE WE KNOW.
They are Newport News People, anu
What They Say Is Of Local
Interest.

When an incident like the following
occurs right here at home. it is bound
to carry weight with our readers. so
many strange occurrences go the
rounds of the press: are published as
facts, people become skeptical. On
one subject skepticism is rapidly DIS
appearing This is due to the ac!ua'
experience of our citizens. and their
public utterances regarding them.
The doubter must doubt no more in
the face of such evidence as this.
The public statement of reputable
citizen living right at home. one
whom you can see every day, leaves
no ground for the skeptic to stand on
H. N. Smith, at $50 Twenty-seventn
street, Newport News, Va. says: i
have used Doan's Kidney Pills with
excellent results I suffered for many
years from kidney complaint ana
backache and was unable to find
remedy that would give me relief. MY
attention was finally called to Doah
Kidney Pills and / procured a box al
A. E. G~Klor's Drug Store. Tney
gave me relief from the first and
have not had any trouble since. This
cure took place in 1902 and I am glad
to say that during the intervening
years, I have not suffered any return
Of the complaint. will gladly confirm
this statement to anyone doubling its
truthfulness."
For sale by all dealers. Price 81
cents. Foster.Milburn Co. Buffalo
New York. sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Dean's-and
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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-06

Theatergoers seem to be more than
ordinarily interested in the forthcom-
ing presentation of Eugene w. Pres
brey's dramatizaticn of Sir Gilbert
Parker's novel The Right Of Way"
which will lie at the Academy OF Mu-
sic tomorrow night.
This is said to be one Of those big
gripping plays that make one forget
for the time being that one is in the
theatre. But it is a play that re-
Quires actors OF brain and Of per
sonal magnetism that can sway an
audience with each varying move
ment they are called upon TO inter
pre-. Klaw & Erlanger are said to
have provided these actors in the
persons of Guy Standing and Theo-
ccre Roberts. Each man in his own
special way dominates the big scenes
Of the play and there are a constant
succession Of them.
The advance sale so far has been
large.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-06
COMMISSIONERS BOOKS
IN FIRST CLASS SHAPE
Grand Jury Makes Examination in
Accordance With Constitutional
Requirement.

Commissioner of the Revenue b.
w. Crump had all OF his books be-
fore the grand jury in the Corpora
ton Court yesterday, and the books
were examined in accordance with
the requirement Of the constitution.
The jury reported to Judge Barham
that the records had been found to
be in first class condition.
The jury had been adjourned over
from the first day OF the December
term Of the court In order to make
this examination.
. Two felony cases we're put before
Jury and true bills were returned In
each. Willie Friend. . negro youth.
was indicted for housebreaking. and
Benjamin Lewis, a West Indian negro.
for felonicus cutting. Lewis. who
was under arrest for cutting George
Branch, a negro gang-foreman EN-
ployed by the Merchants & Miners
Transportation Company. was neli
for the grand jury yesterday by JUS
tice Brown.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-06

public service corporations
The statistics relating to personal
property are decidedly interesting and
in some cases amusing. They come
nearer to revealing the human ma
ture" side OF Virginians than any OF
the other figures. and they prove also
that man is not always over-punc'
tilious about listing his worldly goods
for taxation.
According to Auditor Marves re-
port. there are only siXty-eiSht head
of cattle in Ricnmond. yet little Roa'
noke. which tops the municipal col
umn in this particular department.
cOnfesses to owning 725 head of cat
tie
Richmond pays taxes on 2.o3s
horses and mules and one hog. This
last mentioned animal is regarded as
a treasure ly somebody, as he has
been assessed at 1925.
Richmond falls behind again on
watches. only 657 being reported
while Roanoke shows up with 3,iO6.
There is a similar discrepancy be-
tween the return of the two cities on
sewing machines. Richmond reports
2S5 and Roanoke 1927.
sons in Richmond is assessed at $o4,-
Cpl 1872 and by colored persons at ST.
9l6.l57.
A featuri OF the report worth
studying is the following table show
ing the teal value of the land, town
lots and buildings in the various
cities:
Cities-Alexandria, $3.979,S15; BriS
tol, $2.27s.s00: Bueua Vista. 1851 .4ls:
Charlottesville. $2.371.600; Chiffon
Forge. $1.a04.9b3; Danv1ibe T.OOS.
SOS; fredericksburg, >$1,6SO. O7S;
Lynchburx, ! s11,6as,s62: Manchester
Sa,7s3.475 Newport News Ss.41s,93o;
$s6,17s.14o; Petersburg: 81
567,s75: Portsmouth. ss.642.s6s: Rad
ford, $l.O40.795; Richmond, s56.137,-
$40: Roanoke. ss.Ss9.365: Stauntcn'
williamsburg. $443.137:
winchester. s2.O3s.2s5. Total cities,
$165, OO4,6e4: total counties and cities,
1887 1926.