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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-09-08
INSPECTION THROWS OUT MANY
Reports Have Been Recently Rcceiv-
ed by Commissioner Watson.
columbia State.

Under the working of the child
labor law, about 5000 children have
been taken out of the various cor
porations, including cotton mills,
stores and other enterprises employ
ing children, during the present year.
In many instances these children
have been placed in the schools. All
OF this has been accomplished with
out any friction between the factory
inspectors and the mill officers and
without decreasing the efficiency of
the mills and without injury to the
children or to their families, Ac-
cording to a tentative report issued
by Commissioner Watson, which is
made up from the reports OF the in
spectors, cards and afIidavits, the
total number of children employed
in the mills under IA years Of age is
5,Ol9, of which 2,729 are boys and
2.29O girls. OF the 5,019, about 552
were under ~ years OF age and
working during the summer months
and Will now go out, and of the 552
there were 314 boys and 23S girls.
Five hundred and ninety children
under ~ years of age (Which num-
ber is included in the 5,O19) are
working under the parents disabil-
ity affidaVits-326 boys and 22O
girls.
The total number of children un-
der II years of age in the mills this
year was 1,14S, leaving 596 in the
mills at present. Taking out the
school children, there were 1854
less children in the mills this year
than in 1907, and 1865 less than in
1905. The total number of children
in the mills, under 16 years of age,
in 1907 was S,121 and In 1905
S,S35. The tentative report as sub
mitted will be embraced in the an
nual report OF the commissioner and
deals with a mill population Of be-
tween 10000 and 10000. The
commissioner expressed himself as
being very much pleased with the
report and was surprised at the
large decrease i'm the number of
working children.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-09-08
Misses Strothcr Entertain.

Misses Eloise and Irene Strother
charmingly entertained the Wise and
Otherwise Club last Monday after
noon in honor of their visitor. Miss
Mable Werner, of Martin. Ga. AL
though only a few minutes were de-
voted to business, two very import
ant matters were disposed OF, name
ly, package of interesting litera-
ture was sent to the Epworth Or
phanage at Columbia, and by each
member donating small sum, one
dollar was raised for the Blind
Babies Home" of New York.
AT this point each one was given
dainty score card, hand-painted, by
Miss Irene Strother, to correspond
with the contest for the afternoon,
which was number of questions to
be answered with the names of trees.
When time was called six had proven
their knowledge Of different trees by
having answered all the questions
correctly. These six then cut for the
prize, and Miss Frances Striblng,
being the fortunate winner, was gra-
ciously presented by Miss Strother
with beautiful pair Of embroidery
scissors. A lovely burnt-wood hand
kerchief box was given the guest of
honor. The guests were then ush-
cred to the piazza to find their places
at tables prettily decorated with
roses, where tempting salad course
Hf salmon and potato salads, butter
waters, olives, egg sandwiches and
iced tea was served. Miss Werner,
who was beautiful in an exquisite
gown Of pink messoline, delighted
every one present with a number of
musical selections. The guests
were: Misses Gertrude Biemannn,
Annie Crisp, Lula Earle, Julia and
Olive Maxwell, Frances, Sallie and
Anna Stribling, Alice Strong, Mar
guerite Brennecke, Bertha Schu-
macher, Mamie Harrison, Mable Ver-
ner, Fannie and Lucy Earle, Katie
Robins, Ellie and Mamie Duncan.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-09-08
HIGH SCHOOL OPENS SEPT. 20.
Important that Pupils Should BE En-
rolled on First Day.

The Walhalla High School will
open at 9 o'clock a. m. on Monday
September Goth. 1t is very import
ant that all pupils enroll the first
day of school.
Our school is now receiving aid
from funds appropriated by the Leg
lslature for the support of high
schools. Any pupil from Oconee
county meeting the requirements for
entrance to the high school depart
ment Will be allowed to attend free
Of tuition.
The superintendent will be in his
once at the school building from
O'Clock a. m. to IL o'clock IN. on
the mornings Of September 10th
ana lfth. j. l.. Ken. dy,
SuDerinteh lent.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-09-08
JAMES Il. SINGLETON DEAD.
Prospe r0us and Respected Farmer
Passed Away After Brief Illness.

Last Thursday morning the citi-
Zens of Walhalla and vicinity were
shocked by the news that James II.
Singleton, prosperous and highly
respected citizen and farmer, who re-
sided near Walhalla, had died at IL
O'Clock Wednesday night. The cause
of his death was pneumonia, and he
had been sick only five days. Very
few, except his close neighbors, knew
of his illness, and consequently the
news of his death came as a shock
to those who had known and re-
spected him foI years.
James Thannan Singleton was
born January 3lst, 1852, in Pickens
county, at the old Singleton home
stead, Dacusville township, his par
ents being the late Thomas and
Nancy Singleton. In 1874 he was
happily married to Mrs. Malissa
Looper, also Of Pickens county, who,
with two children, survives him. The
children are John l.. Singleton and
Mrs. Robert e. Lee. both OF whom
reside near WalhaIla. He is also
survived by three brothers, John C.
Singleton, of Forsyth county, Geor-
gia; Miles Singleton, of Pickens
county, and w. o. Singleton, of Wal
halla. There are hosts Of friends of
the deceased in Occnee, pic!tens, An
derson and Greenville counties who
VIII learn of his death with deep sor-
row.
On Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock
funeral services were conducted at
Rocky Knoll Baptist church by his
pastor, Rev. l.. Nj. LYDIA, after which
The remains were lowered to their
last resting place in the cemetery
near the church, in the presence of
large concourse of Sorrowing rela-
tives and friends. Mr.. Singleton's re-
mains were the first to be buried in
theRocky Knoll cemetery.
Only few weeks ago Mr.. Single
ton attended the reunion OF his fam
lily at the old homestead, and he was
instrumental in bringing about the
reunion. He seemed conscious even
then that If the few remaining men,
bers OF the once large family were
ever to meet together an early as
Sembling was necessary. To that end
he bent all his energy, and two weeks
after the gathering he was called to
his reward.
Mr.. Singleton joined the Baptist
church in 1865 and was q consistent
member of the Rock. Knoll church
at the time of his death. He was a
good citizen, honest and upright in
all his dealings with his fellowmen.
and will be missed by wide circle
of friends, and deeply mourned by
his immediate family and numerous
other relatives. To the bereaved
ones goes out the sympathy Of many
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-09-08
Policeman Kills Negro Highwayman

GAINESVILLE, Ga, Sept 5.---Lack of
discrimination In picking victim cost
negro highwayman his life at Mil
ner. near here, last night. Marshal
Sims was making his regular rounds
when the negro sprang from a hid
ing place, choked the officer and
pressed a knife against his throat
He demanded the marshal's money.
The marshal, while giving 1t, drew
his gun with his free hand and fred
twice. The negro dropped and died
In few minutes.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-09-08
G. IL. Carter in Georgia.
(Cordele, Ga, Rambler.)

G. K. Carter, former warden of the
Crisp county chain gang and super
intendent of road building, left to-
day for Walhalla, S. o., where his
family resides. He resigned his DO
sition about two weeks ago, because
Of urgent business at home. AS SUI
perintendent Of road building, Mr..
Carter has accomplished much i'm
provement. He has given perfect
satisfaction, and it was with much
regret that the county commission
ers accepted his resignation,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-09-08
THE WORLD HONORS COOK.
Has Arrived at COpcnhagen.-Darin
American Given Great Ovation.

EhHicilCith NlSen IfcaC ovation.
Copenhagen, Sept. 4.-The civil
lied world, through its representa-
tive in Denmark, to-day paid honor
to DR.. Frederick A. Cook, the dis
coverer OF the North Pole
The American arrived here at 10
o'clock this morning.
The hotilla of torpedo boats in
the harbor thundered a salute as the
colonial Danish steamship Hans
Egede came into the harbor with the
daring explorer, who . as planted the
American flag at the top of the
world
DR.. Cooks eyes dimmed with tears
at the scene
The American yacht Fedora own
ed by George w. Gould, broke away,
carrying the American minister,
Maurice f. Edgee, and a party with
American flags futtering, following
the Hans Egede into port.
The harbor was alive with yachts
and steamers and the great crowds
cheered DR.. Cook.
The Danish and American flags
were interturned from every peak.
The piers and housetops were
black with excited, shouting masses
OF humanity. The scene was a most
striking one.
For moment mighty stiffness
settled over the multitude, but only
Tor a moment. Then great cheering
broke out.
DR.. Cook in response to the cheer
ing stood upon the bridge of the
ship and waved his hand
The ceremonies which commenced
upon his arrival will be continued
during Dr. Cooks stay in Copen-
hagen
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-09-08
The Road to Success

has many distractions, but none so
desperate as poor health. Success to-
day demands health, but Electric Bit
ters is the greatest health builder the
world has ever known. 1t compels
perfect action of stomach, liver, kid
neys, bowels, purifies and enriches
the blood, and tones and invigorates
the whole system. Vigorous body
and keen brain follow their use. You
can't affod to slight Electric Bitters
II weak, rundown or sickly. Only
0Oc. Guaranteed by all druggists.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-09-08
Best Treatment for n Rurp.

If for no ether reason, Chamber
lain's Sa're should be kept in every
household on account of it's great
value in the treatment Of burns. It
allays the pain almost instantly, and
unless the injury Is severe one.
heals the parts without leaving a
scar. This salve Is also uneoualed
for chapped hands, sore nipples and
diseases Of the skin. Price, 25 cents
For sale by DR.. j. w. Bell, Walhalla;
w. j. Iunney, Seneca.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-09-08
WorthingtOn Found Guilty.

Cartersville, Ga, Sept. AT a
special term of the Barlow County
Superior Court here, Jack Worthing-
ton, white, was convicted OF crimi-
nal assault upon young lady here,
with recommendation to mercy, and
was sentenced to twenty years in the
penitentiary. Dink Worthington CO.
defendant. was acquitted
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-09-08
A HuII'y-UD Call.

Quick! Mr.. Druggist-Quick,-
box OF Bucklen's Arnica Salve-
Here's a quarter--For the love of
Moses, hurry! Baby's burned HIM
self terribly-Johnnie cut his foot
with the aXe-Alamie's scalded-Pa
cant walk from piles-Billie has
bOils-and my cOrns ache. She got
it and soon cured all the family. 1t
is the greatest healer on earth. Sold
by all druggists.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-09-08
Go With a Rush,

The demand for that wonderful
stomach, liver and kidney cure, DR..
Kings New Life Pills--is astound-
ing. All druggists say they never
fail to cure sour stomach, constipa-
ton, indigestion, biliousness, jaun-
dice, sick headache, chills and mala-
ria. Only 25c. Sold by all drug
gists.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-09-08
WEATHER REPORT FOR WEEK
Ending Tuesday, Sept. 7th-OniciaI
Weather Record.
Day. -Temp.- Sunshine. R'nfall

Observations made at go D. m.
on Midway Hill, Walhalla, S. c.:
The Falls City tribune., 1909-08-20
some TIMELY SUGGESTIONS
WITH REGARD TO THE UPLIFT
OF YOUR HOME TOWN
What to Be and What Not to Be
Be a Booster At All Times
Never a Knocker

A town whose citizens have no pub
lie spirit is on the way to the ceme-
terry
The citizen who will do nothing to
help his own town is helping to dig
its grave.
The citizen who growls about his
town being ''The worst ever" is
assisting in its burial.
The business men who will not ad-
yertise is driving the hearse.
The citizen who is chronic grnm-
bier and always pulling back in ev-
cry public enterprise is throwing bo-
quets on the grave.
The citizen who" knocks and howls
"hard times breaches the funeral Sc"
mon.
Point to town whose citizens
count every dollar gotten from their
neighbor as gain; and every dollar
given to a school or college or church
or library or Chautauqua or lecture
course as loss, and you point to a
town on which there rests a business
and social blight, which will be
known throughout your state as "a
good town to move from" Do your
part, then, as citizens! Count for
something in the affairs of your town
or city. Pledge your word and honor
that so long as you reside in a COM
munity it shall be your constant aim
to boost it in every way you can.
That you will not KNOCK" but will
do all you can for every public en-
terprise that has for its object the
best interests of the community. That
you will submit to the majority rule,
and not growl if things are not al
ways as you think they should be.
That you will keep in mind that if a
town is good enough for you to make
your money in, it is the legitimate
place for you to spend it,and will buy
everything you can of your hometown
merchants. That you will always say
something good of your town and
people or keep silent, except in case
of a public nuisance. That you will
not encourage nor contribute to in
furious reports about your neighbors
or business competitors, but will use
the scales of charity in weighing the
shortcomings of your fellows. Prac-
tice this teaching and your town will
be one into which the best families
will come as the children gather round
the fire on a winters night. Take
big dose of cheerfulness and feel
that the best is yet to come.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-08-20
Burch.

Mrs. Margaret Burch died at her
home in this city,at the age of fifty
nine years, two months and fifteen
days, Monday, August 10th. She
was born In Andrew county, Mo-, in
1850.
She was an old settler in Falls
City, having been married to Richard
Burch here in 1868, to whom seven
children were born. Three sons, JOS
eph, Marion and Haley, and two dau-
ghters, Mrs. Minnie Alexander and
Mrs. Matte Whitney survive her.
Her husband preceded her in death
two years ago.
The funeral services were held at
the home on North Harlan street on
Tuesday morning at nine o'clock, Rev.
c.. A. Mastin officiating. mterment
at Steele cemetery.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-08-20
Brunk.

A baby girl, five months old, the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Bfunk, who live one and half miles
northwest of Falls City, was called
away Monday night, after two
weeks illness. The little one had
suffered from complications and had
not the strength to recover.
Funeral services were held from
the home, Tuesday afternoon, Rev.
Relehel of the Baptist church of this
city officiating, after which the little
one was taken to Fairfax, Mo, for
interment.
Schuyler Mears and Wife, neigh
bors of the family, accompanied them
to Fairfax.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-08-20
THE PRIMARIES.
Hot Weather and indifference kepI
Many From Voting.

Tuesday was primary election day,
but an old fashioned county conyen-
ton would have created more enthu-
siasm than it did.
Aside from a few candidates, who
had competition in their own party,
being a little active, one could have
easily forgotten it was primary day.
The vote in the county was light,
extremely light, and encourages dis
satisfaction with the new law.
The returns have not been official
ly counted, and some precincts have
not been estimated, but the following
nominations for county officials are
practically certain.
Republican.
For Treasurer-George Reichers
For Clerk-R. w. Daggett
For Judge-A. r. Scott
For Sheriff-W. p. Fergus
For Register of Deeds-F. NJ. Boss
For superintendent ID. Sargent
For Coroner-Geo W. Reneker
For Surveyor-R. e. Grhstead
For Supervisor Dist. No. 6-John Hin
ton.
Democratic
For Treasurer-John J. Hutchings
For Clerk-Geo. w. Morris
For Judge-John Gagnon
For Sheriff-W. T. Fenton
For Register of Deeds-L. G. Edward
For Superintendent-T. J. Oliver
For Coroner-Dr. M. L. Wilson
For Supervisor Dist. No. 6-Warren
Hutchins.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-08-20
Be an Optimist.

81 admire the man who is always bal
ing hay;
Who is smiling through his galways
every day;
Not the cheap, shoggy grin of the
fellow who's all in,
But the smile of those who win in
the fray.
There's too much of vain repining in
the land
And | weary of the whining, grunting
band;
And | love the cherry chap who en-
counters any hap
With the smiles that overlap, who has
sand.
And | don't believe your growing, or
your yelps,
Or your kicking or your growl-
- ing ever helps;
For the thoroughbreds are still, when
the fight is going ill,
And the howls that split the air come
from whelps."
The Falls City tribune., 1909-08-20
THE WEEKS SOCIAL EVENTS
AS TWAS TOLD TO OUR So
ClETY EDITOR
Various Kinds of Entertainment by
Individuals. Lodges, Clubs,
Churches, Etc.

A sufficient number of guests to
play three tables of whist were enter
tanned at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Uhlig on last Thursday ev-
ening. Mr. David Graham. of Ore
gon, being the guest of honor. The
game was enjoyed on the porch and
punch was served Mrs. Bert Reayis
and Simon Davies were the most
skillful at the game, having the best
score to their credit at the end Mrs.
Katherine Wylie assisted with the
serving of the delightful refresh
ments
The Falls City tribune., 1909-08-20
A HOUSE ON STlLTS.
House Fell-"And Great Was The
Fall Thereof"

Workmen had raised George
Dts house preparatory to putting a
foundation under same, with the aid
of jacks In digging the earth to
find solid place some of the jacks
had become undermined and in the
evening, after the workmen had left
Monday, the house fell, going into the
cellar.
There was one occupant in the
house at the time of the accident,
Mary Murphy She was frightened,
but not injured. The house was con-
siderably wrecked, but can be repair
ed very easily. The household goods,
dishes and bric-abracs were all
heaped together, and but very little
damage was suffered by them.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-08-20
Bean.

Friends of VIM. Bean, formerly OF
this city, received word Saturday OF
his death at Leavenworth, Kas. Mr.
Bean moved from here to NORTH
about a year ago, after his invalid
wife died from the effects Of the
burns she had received when their
house was in flames. About three
weeks ago he went to the Soldiers
Home at Leavenworth, where on Sat
urday. about three o'clock, he was
found dead on the pavement near
there.
He was taken to Morrill, where
funeral services were held in the
Progressive church, and interment
was at that cemetery,
Mr.. Bean was seventy years
of age, had been married three times,
four sons and three daughters being
born of this union. He was we'll
known in this county, having years
ago lived on a farm on Pennsylvania
Ave, south of Salem, and in this city
several years.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-08-20
RuLo STREET FAIR.
Humboldt Band Made Many Friends
A General Good Time.

Special from Rulo.
The three days picnic closed Sat
urday night at midnight. A good
crowd from all the neighboring towns
attended as well as large crowds from
the country. The weather, IL 1t had
only been a little cooler, would have
been perfect.
A number of refreshment stands
took care of the wants of the people.
A balloon ascention was made each
evening.
The Humboldt band furnished mu-
sic and made many friends among
our people
1t was a place where many friends
met, who had not met for some time
before, but owing to the excessive
heat and the length of time which
the picnic was held very tired crowd
was glad to see the close.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-08-20
Wanted in Illinois.

Chief of Police Marts and Sheriff
Fenton picked up a fellow Saturday,
who claims Iowa Point as his home
and that his name is Ray Titus. His
description tallies with that of man
who broke Jail at Monmouth, Ill,
wAile confined there under the name
of Scott. The sheriff of that town,
upon being notified of his arrest, tel
egraphed instructions to hold him
and that they would be here and get
him.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-08-20
Don't Be a Pessimist.

A pessimist is one who has an in
growing grudge against humanity in
general, and himself in particular. He
sees failures hopelessly.
An optimist is one who has sue
ceeded in associating with humanity
for some time without becoming a
cynic He sees the failures but never
loses faith in the manhood and woman
hood of America.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-08-20

In the neighborhood of a hundred
friends gathered at the German hall
Monday evening to celebrate the
birthday anniversary of Mrs. Mary
Buchholz The evening was spent in
games, dancing and a general good
time. Those present were members
of the German Society. Refresh
ments consisting of cake and ice
cream were served, and after stay
ing until late hour and wishing Mrs.
Buchholz many returns of the occa-
sion, the gathering departed for their
several homes.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-08-20

sister and numerous friends. lie
was laid to rest in Harris cemetery.
Rev. zike had charge of the servi-
ces, which were conducted from the
house.
Uncle George Ulrich had been a
familiar figure in our midst for a
number of years and 1t is with great
sorrow and regret that the entire com
munity mourns his loss.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-08-20
COUNTY MORTUARY RECORD
NUMEROUS DEATHS RECORDED
FOR THE WEEK
Joseph G. McGinuis of Near Minis
City Passes Away Was In
jured In a Runaway
McGinnis.
cial from Minis City.

McGinnlS.
Special from Minis City.
Joseph G. Me Ginnis dieo at his
home near here Sunday afternoon at
about five o'clock. Some few weeks
ago he sustained broken limb.
the result of being thrown from a
load of hay in IA runaway. At the
time his friends-every one who knew
him-hoped for a speedy recovery,
but it was not to be. Blood pois-
oning from the injured member oaus-
ed his death.
All that was possible To do was done
To save him--Dr. Geiger of st. Joseph
was sent for, with hopes that an am
putation of the limb would save him
but all to no avail. He that doeth
all things well, called him home.
If people in this community had
been asked to name one person who
could be spared, it would certainly
not have been Joseph G. MeGinnis
But man proposes and God disposes,
and when he was summoned he obey
ed in the same way that he did all
his Enthusiastically and without a
question.
Mr.. McGinnis was born In Adair
county, Kentucky, February 4, 1850
and came to Nebraska at the age of
fifteen years. During his young man
hood he spent about one year in Utah,
but all the rest of his life had been
spent in this section. In 1874 he was
united In marriage to Miss Rose
Nelson and shortly after their mar
riage he purchased a farm on Rat
tlesnake Creek, which has been their
home ever since.
To them were born six children,
Edgar, the oldest dying six years ago.
or those remaining Mesdames Edith
Smith and Luella Wise live In this
section; Mrs. Grace Swisegood In
Wallace county, Kas., and Mrs. Mag
gle Beutler and Hugh McGinnis near
Nokomis, Canada.
WI. h'piuhiS was wen hho"h
throughout the county, having been
prominent in politics and always
steadfast in upholdng what he believ-
ed to be right. He has served the
school district in. which he lived as
director for thirty-three years and at
the time of his death was holding
the responsible position of president
of the Dawson, Nebraska Telephone
Company.