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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-12-29
Four Deaths at Birmingham.

Birmingham, Ala, Dec. 27.-Four
violent deaths, three of which were
homicides, have occurred in Birming-
ham in the twenty-four hours ending
last night. w. r. O'Rourke, a gro
ceryman, was fatally shot by M. C.
Screws, a rival in business, when the
men quarreled over O'Rourke's
charge that Screws had set his store
on fire.
John Turner was killed by a pis-
tol shot fired in a friendly scuffie at
Woodstock, when friend was trying
to take the weapon from Turner's
overcoat pocket. .'
Essic Crockett, negro, was in
stantly killed by a shot fred last
night by an unknown man, whom
Crockett's companions claim was
white.
C.. s. Henley, young man from
Pinson, Ga, was electrocuted at
East Lake while he was attempting
to find an electric light switch in the
darkness. ~ .'
Ten Killed at Bloody Bluefield.
Bluefield, w. Va, Dec. 27.--Death
by accident and assault reduced the
population of this coal field by at
least half a score during the Christ
mas celebration--all said to have
been due to drinking,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-12-29
La. SOUTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY pEo 80, 1909.
AhoTHER KIIdrNG IN ocoNEE.
.;amnef NJ. Butt Shot and Killed DAN
lei Roach Last Friday.

Last Friday evening. about two
miles from Madison, this county,
Samuel M. Butt and Daniel Roach
met In the public highway, trouble
arose between them, and in q fight
which ensued Mr.. Butt shot and kill
ed Roach, shooting him three times
with "a Winchester rifle. Later that
evening Mr.. Butt, In company with
a friend, after going to his home,
came to Walhalla and surrendered
himself to Sheriff Kay, and Is now in
jail awaiting developments in the
case ..e- r.--... ,.E .r.r.a,a
Coroner Kerr went to the scene OF
the tragedy on Sunday, the 26th, and
empanelled jury of inquest, before
whom testimony was taken from q
number Of witnesses. The general
trend of the testimony is such as to
indicate that the killing was in self
defense. 1t seems that Roach was
in buggy with friend. The ve-
hicle was stopped to let one of the
occupants pick up something that
bad been dropped. While the horse
and vehicle were stopped S. NJ. Butt
and friend drove up and attempted
to pass, when Roach jumped out of
his vehicle and attempted to catch
hold Of the wheel of the buggy as it
passed. Butt and his friend passed,
however, and Roach followed them,
the testimony being to the effect that
he was abusing Butt and drawing a
knife. Butt jumped from his buggy,
one Of the witnesses states, and
started to run, and being still fol-
lowed by Roach, he turned and
warned Roach not to follow further
or he would shoot. Roach, 1t Is
stated, still advanced, and Butt fired
one shot, still backing off, with
Roach still advancing. Two other
shots were fired and Roach fell, dy-
ing some three hours later.
The shooting was done with a So
calibre Winchester rife.
Roach was sentenced some seven
or eight years ago to a term in the
penitentiary for the killing of his
father-inlaw, Samuel Chambers,
whom he slew with an axe. He had
returned from re penitentiary about
eight months a.2,.
Mr.. Butt beafs the reputation Of
good citizen, and the tragedy is
deeply regretted on all sides.
The verdict of the Coroner's jury
was to the effect that 1.-The said Dan
Roach came to his death by gunshot
wounds on his body at the hands of
S. NJ. Butt"
The jury of inquest was composed
Of the following gentlemen: G. ].
Ramsay, T. A. Spencer, r. T. Col
Inns, Lewis Spencer, NJ. M. McA lis
ter, T. *. Cannon, John Rothell, w.
j. Carver, Jim McAlister, Dock Dills,
j. H. Williams, Marsh Wilbanks, j..
G. Stewart Clifford pitts
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-12-29
THE COUNTRY STORM SWEPT.
Great Damage to Property and Many
Lives Lost Along Coast.

New York, Dec. 28.-The work of
repairing the damage wrought by the,
storm OF the last two days was taken
up in half dozen States yesterday.
Millions of dollars damage has been.
done by the blizzard and the tidal
wave that have buffeted the Atlantic
coast. ~
Seventeen persons are known to be
dead in New York alone, and 1t is
feared the death list will mount up
much higher.
1t was the worst storm In years.
Thousands of miles OF railroads have
been tied up and wire communication
throughout the affected regions badly
crippled. 3
Gigantic efforts are being put forth
by every railroad and telegraph COM
pany to bring order out OF chaos and
conditions are being slowly remedied.
Trains delayed two to twelve hours
began arriving in New York city yes-
terday. .E.
A 14-foot tidal wave did much
damage in New England and many
lives are reported lost.
Many Massachusetts, towns were In
darkness last night.
Many of the victims OF the storm
here were wayfarers struggling to
get home, who htcame exhausted, fell
and died before found
The damage to shipping has also
been severe. @.. s"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-12-29
Alone in a Saw Mill at Midnight

unmindful of dampness, drafts.
storms or cold, w. J. Atkins worked
Springs, Tenn. Such exposure gave
him a severe cold that settled on his
lungs. At last he had to give up
work. He tried many remedies. but
all failed till he used DR.. Kings New
Discovery. after using one bottle" !"
he writes, 81 went back to work as
we'll as ever" Severe colds, stub
born coughs, infiamed throats and
sore lungs, hemorrhages, Group and
whooping cough get quick relief and
prompt cure from this glorious medi-
cine. soc. and 81. Trial bottle free.
Guaranteed by all druggists.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-12-29
Motorman and Conductor Drowned

Seymour, Conn, Dec. 27.-A troll
ley car jumped switch alongside Of
the Nangautic river during yester-
days storm, and, plunging down the
bank, crashed through the ice. Mo-
torman Fred Beard and Conductor
Marcus Donovan, who were in the
enclosed forward vestibule, were
drowned. The five passengers es-
capped.
z The car went down the forty-foot
embanhmert, ine forward end crash
ing through the ice ard rested on
the bottom of the river. The pas
sengers climbed up the seats and es-
capped from the rear vestibule.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-12-29
Delayed Items from Oak Grove.

Oak Grove, Dec. 20.-Special: Leo
Hunt Is suffering from painful in
Jury received from a fall. Two Of
his ribs were broken. He has pneu-
monia. His many friends hope that
he may be speedily restored to per-
feet health.
Samuel Miller, who has been serf-
ously Ill with pneumonia, Is inn ov-
ing. His friends hope that he will
soon be well.
John McGuffin, who was stricken
with paralysis some time ago, is
slowly improving.
Miss Ollie Duvall Is seriously sick
at the home OF her brother, Chas.
Duvall. Y N M
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-12-29

II you are suffering from bilious
ness. constipation, Indigestion, chron-
ic headache, invest one cent in a
postal card, send to Chamberlain
Medicine Co., Des Moines, Iowa, with
your name and address plainly on
the back, and they will forward you
a free sample Of Chamberlain Sto-
mach and Liver Tablets. Sold by
The Seneca Pharmacy; l.. G. Martin,
Clemson College.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-12-29
NEWS FROM WESTMINSTER.
Locals About People Visiting i'm and
From Our Sister Town.

Westminster, Dec. 2S.-Special:
Mrs. S. G. Spearman and daughter,
Miss Dora, visited her sister, Mrs.
r. d. Poore, last week.
Belton Marett, who attends Fur
man University, Is with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. e. c. Marett.
Miss Emmie Barton, of Townville,
visited at the home of w. ]. Strib-
ling last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Miller and children
are visiting relatives in Royston- and
Elberton, Ga.
Miss Winnie Carter, OF Gainesville,
is visiting her brothers here.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Benson have
gone, to Atlanta to make their home
in the future. .....--
beth Powell were quietly married
! Sunday evening at 6 o'clock, Re-.
r. l.. Duffie officiating. The bride,
a lovable young lady, is the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Upson Powell.
Mrs. o. K. Anderson Poore and
son, Mortimer, of Bolton, are spend
ing the holidays with her mother,
Mrs. Clarissa Dickson.
Jack Reeder, of Dalton, Ga, is
spending a delightful week with his
mother, Mrs. J. Reeder.
Miss Daisy Foster, of Winthrop
College, is with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. c. l.. Foster, for the holi-
days.
Mrs. Andes Morgan and Miss
Amanda Reeder visited Mrs. B. Mes
ser this week.
Sidi Perkins, of Atlanta, spent
Christmas with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. A. Perkins.
X. w. Marett will entertain his
!, Baracca class Wednesday evening.
The pleasures in store are many.
D., Miss Eloise Harris, of Anderson,
Is spending the week here with Mr..
and Mrs. Oscar Harris.
Miss Valera Waite is visiting in
Greenville.
Marvin Sewell, of Lavonia, Ca,
was in town this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. w. Matheson and
son, William. are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Matheson, of Toccoa.
Miss Barnie Freeman is visiting
her brother, Burt Freeman, in At
lanta.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. f. Geer and son,
James, of Anderson, are visiting Mr..
and Mrs. r. D. Poore.
G. G. Whitmire, Of Toccoa, visited
IT. ". Carter, who is very sick, this
week.
Mrs. J. II. Stonecypher spent the
Christmas holidays with her parents
in Conner, Ga.
Miss Nell Hellams. Of Greenville,
Is visiting her college friend, Miss
Ada Marett .....'..s
Henry Watson, Of Fair Play, visit
ed Frank Stribling this week. ..,..,
Miss Rosa Mcdonald, of Moore, S.
c., Is spending the holidays at
home.
The death of Frank Barnett
brought sorrow to many hearts. He
lived with his brother, J. II. Barnett,
at Oak Grove.
Miss Mary Simpson, who Is study
ing to be trained nurse, is at home
from Atlanta for week.
Misses Winnie and Gladys Carter
are visiting in Toccoa.
Gray Macaulay, a student of Ers-
kline College, Due West, is at home
for week.
Mr. and Mrs. w. e. Gaillard and
children are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
1 Greer, of Greer, S. G.
Miss Maude Simpson, OF the Col
lege for Women, Columbia, Is home
4 for the holidays.
Mrs. John s. Hull, of Madison,
y visited Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. NJ. full
& last week. S.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-12-29
Col. Gordon Named Senator.

Jackson, Miss, Dec. 27.---Governor
Noel to-day announced the appoint
ment Of Col. James Gordon, of Kolo-
ma, as U. s. Senator from Missis-
sippi to succeed the late Senator A.
J. McLaurin. 81. .... .-.s .
The appointment is temporary un-
til the Legislature can elect a Sena-
tor for the unexpired term of three
years and three months, and is made
with the understanding that Senator
Gordon will not be candidate for
the unexpired term. .t.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-12-29
Looking Ones Best.

It's woman's delight to look her
best, but pimples, skin eruptions.
sores and boils rob life of Joy. Lis.
ten! BuckIen's Arnica Salve cures
them; makes the skin soft and vel.
vety. 1t glorifies the face. Cures
pimples, sore eyes, cold sores, cracked
lips, chapped hands. Try 1t. Infalli@
BILE for piles. Csc. at all druggists.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-12-29
Stung for Is Years

by indigestion's pangs-trying many
doctors and $500, worth of medicine
In vain, B. +. -.yscue, of Ingleside,
N. c., at last used DR.. Kings New
Life Pills, and writes they wholly
cured him. They cure constipation.
biliousness, sick headache, stomach,
liver, kidney and bowel troubles.
Csc. at all druggists.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-12-29

The peculiar properties Of Cham
bcrlain's Cough Remedy have been
thoroughly tested during epidemics
of influenza, and when it was taken
in time we have not heard of a single
case of pneumonia. Sold by J. w.
Bell, Walhalla; c. w. Wickliffe,
West Union
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-12-29
FOR sAHE-27O acres OF land Al

FOK SAHJE-ETU acres OF land, 40
per cent inside incornorate limits OF
Pendleton. oDc-quarter OF 1c,le frcm
Graded School, oil mill, cotton mill
and depot Would sell for one
sou~th Gosh, balance to suit pur-
chaser. Write e. H. SHANKLIN,
SSasley, s. c., or apply to A. II. WILL
Son, Pendleton, S. G. 42-52
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-12-29
SENATOR McLAURIN DEAD.
Had Represented Mississippi Sine,
1894-61 Years of Age.

jackson, Miss, Dec. 22.-United
States Senator McLaurin died sudden
ly at his home at Brandon at 7
o'clock tonight. Senator NcLaurin
had been i'll for some time About
two weeks ago, after eating fried
oysters for breakfast, he was at
tackled by ptomaine poisoning. The
doctors despaired of his life from the
first
The Washington bee., 1909-03-27

1t is worthy of mention that the
Judgeship now held by Honorable r.
H. Terrell is the most elevated one
held by any colored man in the United
States. Judge Terrell is q Howard
Law alumnus.
Th resignation of DR.. w. D. Crum
of the Collectorship of the port of
Charleston, South Carolina, calls at
tention to the excellent record which
this Howard alumnus has made dur
ing his six years incumbency of a
most trying position.
A meeting of the Gennerat Alumni
Association will be held in the Me
mortal Chapel on Saturday evening
Goth, to perfect plans for the annual
reunion in May and to take steps
towards assisting the Trustees in
their plans for the enlargement of the
University.
The best grand stand used during
Ss-@s~s~~ ..-t.
ID
The Washington bee., 1909-03-27

/ of such a creditable offspring. The
undertaking arrangements by Arnold
and Lutterloh, funeral directors, were
perfect in every detail.
The services at the church and the
grave were witnessed by a large con-
course of citizens male and female.
white and black, and were inspiring
in their solemn grandeur. Five of
the seven sons are living elsewhere.
Mr.. Warren, the oldest, is a success
ful business man, conducting a first
class grocery store in Richmond, Vir-
ginia Honorable A. w. Scott, is one
of the best known and most success
full lawyers practicing at the bar of
the courts of the District of Columbia.
MIR. Benjamin Scott, Jr., is a valued
employee of the Alexander Sprunt
Sons champion compress, this city.
and is considered to be a cotton
grader of proven ability; Mr.. Thomas
Scott is an experienced tailor, cutter
and filter and is doing a large bust
ness in Brooklyn, New York, where
he has L nnt establishment and resi-
dence; DR.. Arthur Scott is a busy
practitioner in the city of Philadel-
phia; Mr.. Egbert is yet in college and
graduates this year from Biddle
University, while Mr.. Robinson Scott
has been his fathers chief clerk and
confidential business associate.
Mr.. Scott was a charter member of
Free Love Lodge, Grand United Or
der of Odd Fellows. which lodge in
laige numbers escorted the remains
and performed the last sad rites of
| the order at the grave Attendent
upon the funeral were Rev and Mrs.
| ]. z. King, of Raleigh, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred Robinson, of Norfolk,
Virginia.
The deceased let a will naming his
wife as chief beneficiary. Interment
was made in Pine Forest Cemetery
Many letters of coincidence were
sent to Mrs. Scott from many distin-
guished citizens in the South; among
few of them were Mr.. ]. Hayes,
president of the Bank of Washington,
North Carolina; Recorder ]. C.
Dancy, Bishop ]. w. Hood and
others.
The Washington bee., 1909-03-27

years ago he came to Wilmington to
live. On March p, 1870, he took to
wife Miss Margurite Alfalfa Robin
son, and from this happy union and
happy spent married life there came
seven fine sons to bless the home.
Mr.. Scott for many years conduct
ed livery stable in this community
and after his establishment was de-
stroyed by fire opened a grocery store
which he conducted most success
fully to the very week of his death.
As a business man he was, most pros
porous and accumulated a good bit
of valuable real estate, besides his
comfortable two story residence on
the corner of 9th and Walnut streets,
from which he was carried to his last
resting place.
In temperament Mr.. Scott was
dignihed, though unassuming. A man
of fine physique and aristocratic
bearing, he was generally known as
man who attended strictly to his
own business, a gentleman in con-
fuct and morals, and a true lover Of
his home. wife and family whose best
interests were his one absorbing care.
About one year ago he made d
confession of faith and was baptized
by his brother-in-law, the Rev James
f. King, of Raleigh, North Carolina,
in the presence of the rector of St.
Marks church. Throughout his i'll
ness, Rev. Mr.. Bennett, of St. Marks
was in constant attendance upon him
and it was his purpose to be confirm
ed in the class soon to be presented
in that church. Rev. Mr.. Bennett
was present at his bedside and in the
presence OF the family administered
the last sad rites of the church, ere
he breathed his last.
The funeral was held at St. Marks
church on Tuesday afternoon, at go
O'Clock, Rector Bennett officiating. It
was a sad yet ennobling sight to see
the seven handsome sons bearing
their fathers body to the tomb, yet
it was fitting that it should be, as
few families in the State can boast
The Washington bee., 1909-03-27
HOWARD UNIVERSITY NOTES

HOWARD UNIVERSITY NOTES
TIL corner stone of the new fifty
thousand dollarCarnegie Library will
be laid during Commencement Week.
This library will supply one of the
most urgent needs of the University,
relieving the upper floor of the Main
Hall of an immense weight of books
and releasing for class use the space
now used for stock and reading
rooms.
The Science Hall which has just
been made possible through the gener-
Gus provision of Congress will soon
be reality. The University is plan
ling large extensions in the Depart
nent of Science and the fine new
Iuilding which is soon TO adorn the
outh end of the campus will go a
reat way towards meeting the needs
I IuC idI SC StuuCIl DONJ "iAANh AiO"
.umbers more than twelve hundred.
Large crowds attended the Song
-ervice on March 7 and the regular
vesper Service on March ii. when
he address was delivered by DR.. Ed
vard Everett Hale, the venerable
haplain of the United States Senate.
It both of these services hundreds
vere turned away for lack of room,
EMPHASIZING the need of a large au-
'itorium in which all the friends of
he University may be accommodated.
The work of Miss Eloise Bibb at
he Colored Social Settlement COM
nends itself to the sympathies of all.
Miss Bibb is a graduate of Howard
md the University takes much pride
and an active interest in her work.
The Washington bee., 1909-03-27
MIR. THOMPSON IN SOUTH
CAROLINA

Mr.. R. w. Thompson, the national
newspaper correspondent, returned
Tuesday from ten days tour of the
State of South Carolina with DR.
Booker T. Washington. Mr. ThOmp-
son reports that the colored people
of the Palmetto State are prospering
to a surprising degree, and that con-
ditions touching the relations be
tween the races have been grossly
misrepresented. The best white peo-
pie and the best colored people are
standing together in promoting the
welfare of all the people and cooper
ating in placing a premium upon
thrift, industry, intelligence and good
citizenship. In the whole time which
the Washington party spent in the
State, not a single instance of race
prejudice arose to mar the pleasure
of any member thereof. At the April
meeting of the Mu-So-Lit, Mr.
Thompson will speak briefly of some
of the interesting phases of the South
Carolina tour
The Washington bee., 1909-03-27
Death Of Mr.. Scott
Well Known Citizen and Business

Well Known Citizen and Business
Man Died Last Sunday Morning.
Wilmington, \. C.-Mr. BENJAMIN
Franklin Scott, well known citizen
and successful business man of this
city died on Sunday morning at 10 rs
just as the sweet church bells were
ringing.
Mr.. Scott had been in rather bad
health for two years, suffering with
an affection of the heart complicated
with stomach trouble.
Sixty-three years ago he was born
in Petersburg, Virginia, where his
aged mother still lives, and who on
account of her feebleness and advanc-
cd years could not be in attendance
Upon the obsequies. Forty-three
The Washington bee., 1909-03-27
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON'S
TOUR

The Wizard of Tuskegee" Receives
a Ovation at Many Points in the
Palmetto State-Both Races Bene-
fitted.
Charlotte, N. c., March 22-Dr,
Booker T. Washington's tour of
South Carolina, which started from
this city last Sunday morning, came
TO an end last night at Gaffney, South
Carolina. The itinerary included
Rock Hill, Winnsboro, Columbia,
Sumpter, Oragneburg, Florence,
Charleston, Anderson, Greenville and
Gaffney, with stops at numerous 9th
er places on the road, where the
Wizard" addressed the assembled
multitudes from the rear platform of
the special car in which the party
travelled.
Great crowds greeted Dr. Wash
ington at every city visited, and the
largest opera houses and auditoriums
were wholly inadequate to hold the
people who wisnrd 10 near the mes
sage the races most distinguished
man had to deliver. In every au-
dience and at every railroad stop,
among the thousands who listened to
the speeches of DR.. Washington were
many white people, who joined heart
ily with their colored neighbOrs in
making him welcome, applauding his
remarks to the echo. Mayors, mem
bers of city councils, boards of alder
men and other municipal officers wed
The Washington bee., 1909-03-27
A Good Selection
SELECTED
A Young Washingtonian Succeeds
Mr.. John +. Cook
SELECTED
DR.. JOHN R. FRANCIS

-OulS " dSIllllS tOllldA OuCCCCuS
Mr.. John +. Cook
DR.. John r. Francis, one of the
leading and most prominent physi-
clans and surgeons in this city was
selected last week to succeed Mr..
John F. Cook as member of the
Board Of Children's Guardians.
DR.. Francis is native of Washing
ton, District of Columbia, who has
won his way as a leading member of
the medical profession, by study and
industry. He was the first physician
0 color to establish a private santa
rum in this city for his people in one
Of the most prominent sections of the
city DR.. Francis comes from one
of the leading and best known fam
lilies in Washington; his father and
mother were among the best known
citizens of Washington.
DR. Francis was formerly a member
of the School Board, in which posi-
ton he did much to advance and inn
prove education among his people.
He was also active in his capacity
of surgeon-in-chief of the Freedmen's
Hospital, having been so designated
by Honorable Hoke Smith when he
was Secretary of the Interior under
the late President ClevenIand. Had
DIR. Francis remained at the head of
the hospital there is no doubt but
that the citizens of this country
Rould have had one of the greatest
institutions in the United States, for
colored people Dr. Francis is also
a member of the Board of Trustees
of Howard University and it is said
that he is very helpful to that insti-
tuition as a member of the Board.
This recent appointment as a mem
Der of the board of Children's Guar
dians comes to him unsolicited On the
of this eminent physician, which
is an evidence of the high esteem in
which he is held by the people and
those who selected him. DR.. Francis
was the unanimous choice of Hon
orable Ashby NJ Gould, of the Su-
preme Court of the District of Colum-
bia, and Judges l. G. Kimball and
Alexander Mullowney of the Police
Court. DR.. Francis is eminently ft-
ted for the place because he is the
father of two successful professional
SOS in this city and he is a man who
knows the wants of children.
The citizens of Washington feel
grateful to these gentlemen for hav-
ing selected DR.. Francis because they
know that he is a man who will close
ly guard the interest of the children
of the race to which he is identified
and will no doubt be a great acquisi-
tion to the Board, which has and is
doing so much to protect all classes
and nationalities of children in their
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