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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-27
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H. C. BROOKS, OF FAI RM oNsT,s
! WAS sucEssF VI 81 ODER FOR


WAS sucEssFu FuL BlDDERgFoR
WORK AT P'H;lLlPPi. !;
Mr. Herbert q. Brooks, OF this efty.
has been declared the successful sbid.
der on q s25,oO0 paving contract at
Phillppi, Barbour county. There we're
sixteen bidders sol the Work. The
Hammond Fire Brick Company VIM
furnish tie brick.
Mr.. "a. NJ. King, general perntsld.
ent Of the work. viii move the teams
and tools Of Mr.. Brooks from Keysef,
where & contract has Just been snom
plsted, to Palllppi the first ot ns1s
week. n
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-27
Has pra't for $4,000.

G. ". Walker hes a draft for g..
900 the insurance due Mrs. ". E. Daw.
son from the Modern Woodmen OF
America by the death OF her husband.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-03-31
LURED SON no DOOM.
AS Little Boy Ran for nag or Pea |
nuts His Father Shot Him.

Pittsburg, Pa, March 2S.--After
firing two bullets at his wife, point
ing a revolver at his mother-in-law,
when she attempted to help her
daughter, and trying yainly to get
his little daughter out of neighbor-
ing house that he might kill her,
Harry Smith, aged 81 years, living
at Coraopolis. near here, to-day sent
a bullet through the brain of his
6-year-old son, Russell, killing the
boy Instantly, and then shot himself
through the head, dying In few
moments.
The cause of the tragedy is said to
be liquor and jealousy. Smith, who
has been married for 13 years, came
home from work this afternoon, and
upbraided his wife about domestic
matter. Fearing trouble, the woman
sent the two children to the home of
neighbor. During the argument
which ensued Smith is said to have
drawn revolver and fired two shots
at his wife, who ran from the house.
He then pointed the revolver at his
mother-in-law, who tried to quiet
him, but did not pull the trigger,
and left the house, going to the home
of a neighbor, where the children had
been sent. He called to his girl to
come to him, but the child did not
respond.
Hearing his fathers voice, Russell
came to the door and was shown a
bag of peanuts, which Smith offered
to give him. Unsuspectingly, the
boy ran to his father, but the latter,
instead Of giving the lad the peanuts,
drew his revolver, and fired shot
through the child's brain. Without
pausing, the man turned the weapon
upon himself, and sent bullet into
his temple, falling beside the body
of his murdered son, and dying al
most instantly.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-03-31
Daughters of Confederacy.

The women who wish to join the
U. d. G. of South Carolina, appointed
meet at the office of w. P. Anderson,
In the bank, on Friday, April 9th, at
$50 p. m.
Mrs. Robert Welch, president of
U. D. G. of South Carolisa, appointed
me chairman of a committee to col
lect the $50 to pay for two "vete-
rams" in the Confederate Home in
Columbia, and to collect articles for
the home, such as towels, handker-
chiefs, bed linen, and all things to
be used. I want young lady in
each school district to serve on this
committee, and / am not going to
appoint one, but ask her to do as
your father did-offer yourself to
your country. Send me your name
by April 9th. A list will be publish
ed. Surely the finger of scorn will
not be pointed at Oconee any more.
1t is the only county where the wo-
men have not banded together to
preserve the history and care for the
soldiers. Young women, you will
not lose by serving your country.
Please lend hand. Faithfully,
Marye r. Shelor.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-03-31
WOMAN ELEcTRooUrED.
Mrs. Farmer, Convicted OF Murder,
Meets Death In Electric Chair.

Auburn, N. x, March 29.-Mrs.
Mary Farmer was punished for the
murder of Sarah Brennan by death
in the electric chair In the Auburn
prison this morning. Five women
and score of men witnessed the
execution.
The woman left confession In the
hands of her confessor, completely
exhonerating her husband, James d.
Farmer, who is also under sentence
Of death. The woman says her hus-
band was not at home at the time
and had nothing to do with the
crime.
The woman was led to the chair
little before O'Clock. The cur
rent was applied and 1,S40 volts
sent through her body. The current
was kept on her for full minute,
then shut off and again applied for
five seconds. Persistent life fiutter-
ed within her breast and the current
was again applied for three seconds.
The physicians then announced that
death had ensued.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-03-31
Oakway Items.

Oakway, March 29.-Special: We
are glad to hear that DR.. Strickland
is going to move to our little town in
the near future.
We are sorry to heal that Rev. ].
wife went to Atlanta last Wednesday
to consult a physician as to the ad-
visibility of an operation.
Miss Carrie Foster returned home
Friday, after an extended visit to her
sister, Mrs. Cary Poore, of Toccoa.
Mrs. Ellen King is very sick.
About one year ago she fell and Grip
pied herself. She Is confined to her
room all the time. She is at the
home of her son, S. B. King, and
would be glad to see any Of her
friends at any time.
Mrs. ]. G.. Graham has resigned
her position as teacher in our school
on account OF Mr.. Graham's illness.
She Is to be succeeded by Prof. II.
r. Hughs, Of Richland. We are very
sorry to give up Mrs. Graham, but
are more than glad to welcome Prof.
Hughs into our midst.
Prof VIM. McCraw, teacher of
Oakway High School, spent the week
end with his family at Gaffney.
Prof. w. Q. Taylor, Of Westmin-
ster, will lecture at the Baptist
church next Friday at 7.3O in the
interest of our school. Everybody
who can should hear him. We are
expecting something good, and are
sure that we shall not be disappoint-
ed. x. Y.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-03-31
ConneIOss Items.

Conneross, March 29.-Special:
Mr.. and Mrs. E. P. Marett, of Wal
halla, spent last Tuesday with their
daughter, Mrs. Selma Barker.
Mr. Dean, of Avalon, Ca, was a
welcome visitor to friends in our
community last week.
Misses May and Lula Smith, Of
Westminster, were the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. S. ]. Barker Saturday and
Sunday.
The young people of this section
are Anticipating attending the sing
E3ng a. New Hope next second Sun
&Ny.
It Is rumored that wedding bells
VIII soon be heard ringing in our
community.
little brother, Of New Hope, were
welcome guests of the Misses Barker
last week
Mrs. ]. M. Julian and daughter, of
Return, spent Friday at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. j. S. Abbott.
Quite number of our farmers at
tended the county union meeting at
Oak Grove Friday. They reported a
good meeting.
Little Daisy Hesse spent several
days last week with her sister, Mrs.
G. Davis, Of Westminster.
Zadie Abbott is visiting her uncle,
Avery Julian, at Return, at present.
We are glad to know that our
friend, r. H. Dilworth, is improving
from his serious Illness.
One of the most pleasant enter
tainments of the past week was a
pound supper given at the home of
Monroe Gambrell in honor of his
cousin, Miss Jessie Doyle, Of Bounty
Land, last Friday night Quite a
number of guests were present.
Westminster, Walhalla, Richland,
Bounty Land, Conneross and Poplar
Springs were represented. The
hostess spared neither time nor
pains in making everything attract
i've. After enjoying several hours
at games all were ushered into the
dining room, where the real plea
sure Of the evening began. The
event was one long to be remember
ed.
Another enjoyable entertainment
was sociable given by Mr.. and Mrs
s. j. Barker at their home on Satur-
day night, March 27. There were
forty-si% present. K. Err
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-03-31
Stiff Neck.

Stiff neck is caused by rheumatism
of the muscles Of the neck. 1t ie
usually confined to one side, or to
the back Of the neck and one side
While 1t is often quite painful, quick
relief may be had by applying Cham
berlain's Linimeut. Not one case Of
rheumatism in Ten requires internal
treatment. When there is no fever
and no swelling as in muscular and
chronic rheumatism, Chamberlain 5
Liniment will accomplish more than
any internal treatment. For sale by
DR.. J. w. Bell, Walhalla; w. J. Lun-
ney, Seneca.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-03-31
An Ideal Cough Medicine.

"As an ideal cough medicine l re-
gard Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
in class by ITSELF" says DR.. r. A..
Wiltshire, Of Gwynneville, Ind. 81
take great pleasure in testifying to
the results of Chamberlain's Cough
Medicine. In fact, l know of no
other preparation that meets so fully
the expectations of the most exacting
in cases OF Group and coughs of chill
dren. AS it contains no opium, chlo-
roform or morphine it certainly
makes most safe, pleasant and effi-
cacious remedy for the ills it is in
tended" For sale by Dr.. J. w. Bell,
Walhala; w. ]. Lunney, Seneca.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-03-31
ocoNEE COUNTY CORN CONTEST
County Union Offers Prize for Best
Yield on Acre.

Westminster, March 29.- Editor
Reowee Courier: The Oconee County
Farmers Union will o. a hand
some prize for the best acre of corn
grown in Oconee county this year.
We hope the farmers, whether mem
bers of the union or not, will take an
interest in this contest. There is no
good reason why there cannot be as
much corn grown per acre in Oconee
as in any other county in the State,
provided the soil is properly prepar-
ed, fertilized and cultivated. We
would also be glad to see the busi-
ness men of the county take an in
terest In this contest and help bring
Oconee to the front in, the production
of corn.
All Interested may apply to the
following committee for full particu-
lars of prize contest: j. H. Barnett,
J.. .B. Harris, A. H. Ellison, Thos. Y.
Chalmers, 7. E. Davis.
j. Wade Dickson,
County President.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-03-31
Good Cough Medicine for Children,

The season for coughs and colds
Is now at hand and too much care
cannot be used to protect the chill
:dren. child is much more likely
to contract diphtheria or scarlet fe-
yer when he has cold. The quicker
you cure his cold the less risk.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the
sole reliance of many mothers, and
few of those who have tried it are
willing to use any other. Mrs. +. f.
Starcher, of Ripley, w. Va, says:
II have never used anything other
than Chamberlain Cough Remedy
for my children, and it has always
given good satisfaction" This rem
edy contains no opium or other mar
cotic and may be given as confidently
to a child as to an adult. For sale
by DR.. j. W. Bell, Walhalla; w. j.
Lunney, Seneca.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-03-31
100000 Prairie Fire.

Plain View, Texas, March "a
prairie fire which swept Crosby coun-
ty fifty miles south of here to-day
caused a loss estimated at 100000.
The fire destroyed a number Of resi-
dences and stores at Emma, the
county seat. Citizens have left the
town to fight the blaze, which is be-
ing famed by 60-mile gale.
Cattlemen throughout the county
report loss Of residences, barns and
farm implements. No lives were re-
ported lost. The fire destroyed grass
which was greatly needed by live
stock
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-03-31
Wagon Talk !!

Somn Reasons Why Farmers and
Others Should Use the Best Made
Wagons to do their Hauling:
First. You will save money to buy
the best wagon that Is put up. In
doing this you also save time and
other loss.
For example,: You buy an ordi-
nary two-horse wagon for $45.00,
and this looks cheap enough and
looks pretty we'll. Now, then, add
the interest on your money to the
repair bills and time lost, and we
ask you what is your answer. We
venture to say that you are paying
25 per cent per annum, and yet some
people say that they are not able to
buy good wagon; and If you are
not really able, the reason for 1t is
that you have paid 1t out to the
blacksmith. ...
Buy a MILBURN WAGON, manu-
factured by the Milburn Wagon Co.
1t will cost you around $4,000. Every
part Of the wagon Is guaranteed for
twelve months, and we give 1t to you
in writing.
Add the interest on your money
to the repair bill for five years and
we feel safe In saying that it will not
cost you over 10 per cent per annum.
For everyday use you can run the
MILBUEN WAGON every day for
three years cheaper than you can
run lower grade of wagon one year.
An old wagon that begins to go to
the shop is dear property, and If you
will allow yourself to make some
figures on it, you will agree with us
that 1t is better to make firewood of
them.
We have now on hand a full car
load of MILBURN WAGONS, and
they must go in the next four
months. Our prices and terms are
right. We mean business and will
trade If you know values.
We carry these Wagons In stock
at Fair Play and Westminster. When
in Westminster call on X. w. Marett
at the Oil Mill.
Il. G. MARETT & SON,
Fair Play, 8. G.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-03-31
Public Meeting ut Westminster.

Westminster, March 27.-The citi-
zens OF Westminster (and Of Oconee
county residing on the line Of the
proposed railroad to Townville, be-
tween Westminster and Oakway) :,
are requested to meet at the City
Hall on Friday at 8 p. m., April I'd,
to consider a proposition made by
TownVile in .eference to building
said railroad. A. Zimmerman,
Mayer.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-03-31

WE WANT our friends and patrons
to leave their Printing and Engraving
orders with us. Prompt attention
and best service. Call and see our
line Of samples.
THE KEOWEE COURIER,
Walhalla, S. G.
Evening star., 1909-07-16
bEDWELL AGAIN
LANDS TWO WINNERS
Western Horses Romp Home
at Empire Track-Surprise
in WhirI Stakes.

NEW YORK. July BE. c. Bedwell.
who won two races at the Empire City
track yesterday, repeated the achieve
ment today by taking the second event
at six furlongs with Fireball and the
program closer, l 116 miles, with Belle
view The unexpected happened in the
Whiri stakes, which was taken by Aron-
dack.
ETHEREAL was a prohibitive favorite but
he got bad ride. He was away slowly,
while Practical cut out the pace for near
ly six furlongs. Then Arondack went to
the front and won. practically pulled up,
by length from ETHEREAL, who made his
run entirely too late. Practical was
length out Of the place
The time was 1.4O 40.
First race. hve and one half furlongs-zephyr
l0S lMartin), 20 to l. won; Madeline L.. 30
liss 20 th1a to T;ms & sec11a I'd Iyras 80 apIin'
riett and Jack Frost also ran.
-, SECOND race SIX fnriongs...Fireball. 104 TAP
s to j. second: Miss Crittenden ss tMsrtin,. 4
to l. third Time. 1.l3 20. Billy Bodemer,
Harlacbs COUNTY FaT T"s Temps SNAP
Third race. one and one-s,xteenth miles-Stan-
Needles. loS @ tBut1eIb to l. 0 second as ISa DR..
Barkley. e5 page. to 1. third. Time LAT As.
AIuIl ana Zenap also ran.
Cahey). to 1, won: ETHEREAL, 1O8 Cullen, 1
to g. second; Practical. 100 (Dugan). s to 1,
third. Time. ]: 40 rs. Gliding Bell also ran.
some. 10 Powers,. to 5, won; Pocket. no
5 to 2. third. Time. LOS 2-5 Soma, Modon,
Gray Goose and Shamrock also ran.
view. 100 (Taplin). even. won; May River, ~
Creevy), to /. second: Lord Stanhope. rs
CUraD. IL to S. third. Time, 1.47 3-5. Monocle
and Donatus also ran.
Fort Erie Results.
First race five and one half furlongs-Short Or
der. 1OS (Kennedy). 9 to 1, won: Ben K. Sleet
1Os Reid). IA to 5, second: Western Lady, 1Oo
Howard), to ]. third. Time, 100. Bedminster
and King Solomon also ran.
Second race, six furongs-Ben Double 1OS
mond). 80 to i. second: Uncle Toby. Ito Ken-
nedy). to s, third. Time. la 3-5. Orlandot.
Beatrice K, Mfnot, Argonaut. Duke Of Milan
Third race, ave furlongs- 1Os War
rem. to l, won; Judge Iessing, 112 Prestonl,
to 2, second; Broadsword. 105 Reid), to 2.
third. Time. 1.02 25. I'd G.. Two Drop. Harry
My Henry also ran.
Fourth race, six furlongs- DR.. Waldo Briggs.
1o2 Ross,, 3 to 1. won; Dainty Dame. 105 'How
8 to I, third. Time, 115. Pills and DESTROYS
also ran.
Fifth race, mile and seventy yards -woolwind-
Rogers). 10 to /, second: Giles 1Oe (Reid). 4 to
1, third. Time. LA 25. Minnie Bright, Tom
Holland. Thomas Calhoun, Usury. Posing and
sixth race. mile and three furlongs-Red Hus-
sar. 102 Reidl. to 2 won; Doubt, 100 (Gans),
to /, second; Autumn King, 100 PAUL, 10 to
r.tnp third 1 ms euIs1 u5n hsens ..Iesiss sss and
Quagga also ran.
Evening star., 1909-07-16
GLIDDEN TOURISTS
AWAY IN GOOD TIME

LACROSSE, Wis, July 16-After
good nights rest following the trying
ride of yesterday. the Glidden tourists
got away in good time this morning.
Pathfinder Lewis left at O'Clock, and at
$40 the car containing c. j. Glidden
father Of the tour and Chairman Hover
Of the contest board pulled out Begin
ming at o'clock the cars left at one
minute intervals.
On account Of an accident to Acme car
96. which carried the official starting time
from Madison yesterday, no penalties
were announced today. The car was
wrecked in an effort to avoid a child
which suddenly stepped out before the
car at Wilton. Wis. and will not reach
this city until Pathfinder Lewis has left
for Minneapolis. The accident was
without injury to either the chiIu or oc-
cupants of the car.
The first car was due at Minneapolis at
3:57 this afternoon. and with fair weather
and better roads it was expected the run
would be made on time. The official de-
scription of the roads shows them to be
in much better condition than those en-
countered yesterday.
Evening star., 1909-07-16
LOCAL CRICKETERS
HAVE NEW GROUNDS

The Washington Cricket Club will open
its new grounds in Rock Creek Park,
near the Brightwood reservoir, tomorrow
and a pactice game will be played by two
elevens composed of members of the club.
The game will start at . pm. and a
general invitation has been issued to all
interested in the game to be guests of
the club on this occasion.
The club members are enthusiastic
about their new field. which is. indeed. a
great improvement on their old grounds
at Chevy Chase Circle. The field is
shaded in the afternoons by tall oaks.
and the green is level in the space be-
tween the woods and the slope near the
reservoir and occupies nearly three acres.
Secretary A. A. Sousa is arranging
short schedule with teams from other
cities which will occupy the remainder
of the season. Games will be played with
the St. George Club of Baltimore, and
the second team of the Germantown Ath-
letic Club, Philadelphia.
Evening star., 1909-07-16
HOT RACE FOR PENNANT.
American Association Establishing
Record In Base Ball.

LOUISVILLE. KY, July 16-From the
standpoint OF competition. the race for
the American Association 1909 pennant at
this period is the most savage almost in
professional base ball history. Between
Milwaukee at the head and Kansas City
at the foot of the league are but sixty
four points in percentage. The first six
clubs are so punched that the loss Of q
game or two would make the leaders sec
ond division members and those in sixth
place in the van.
An illustration of the closeness of the
race is given by comparison with other
leagues. In the National League there are
431 points between Pittsburg and Boston.
first and last; while between Pittsburg
and Chicago, first and second clubs, are
IS points, IL more than separate the tall
enders and the leaders in the associa-
ton" Between the first and tho last OF
the American League lies dreary waste
of 334 points.
Evening star., 1909-07-16
ANNAPOLIS MAN MISSING.
Oscar F. Fredericks Disappears
Mysteriously From Home.

ANNAPOLIS. Md, July 16.-Friends Of
Oscar F. Fredericks, a prominent young
business man of Annapolis. are much ex-
ercised over his apparent disappearance.
dating from June %, when he paid a
visit to the shore of a friend near Balti-
more. Since that time. as far as known.
none-of his friends or relatives here has
heard from him. 1t was reported yester-
day afternoon that word had been re-
ceived that Fredericks was on his way to
the Alaska -Yukon-Paciffc exposition. but
this report proved untrue.
Mr.. Fredericks has been owner OF
bowling alley in Annapolis. but just at
present the building Is being converted
Into a theater for moving picture exhi-
bitions. AS the alley is not running. Mr..
Fsredericks has had a leisure period. ana
it is possible that he is simply taking
trip. However, 1t is said to be his In
variable custom to inform members or
his family of his whereabouts. This has
not been done in the present case, and
there is much anxiety over his disappear
ance.
Evening star., 1909-07-16
DEPARTMENTAL LEAGUE,
Navy Loses Again.

The Navy batters were practically help
less yesterday afternoon In their game
with Commerce and Labor. and they were
defeated In a fairly good game by the
score of Z to 1.
AL Handiboe had his turn on the mound
for the Laborites, and that his work was
OF high order can be CLEANED from the
score. To hold the heavy hitting Sailors
to five hits is record Handiboe and
Menefee tried hard to corral all honors
yesterday, and they nearly succeeded.
Aside from pitching a clever game. Handi-
Doe soaked out a couple Of good hits and
ran the bases like hare. Three hits and
good backstopping was Menefee's portion
of the honors. Bob Evans also played a
brilliant game at the first corner and got
two good slaps out of the horsehide.
The Official score:
Evening star., 1909-07-16
Cobb Makes Two Homers.

To all intents and purposes there was
but one team in the second game,
Washington being set down in order in
Six OF the nine innings. The three hits
off Willett were widely scattered, and
the visitors put but two men at second
base and none at third. Just four Ma
tionals were on during the entire con-
test, three on hits and one through fore
Ing a batsman who had singled. No one
was handed transportation.
Cobbs two home runs injected the
spice Of interest into this game. which
was rather too one-sided to be interest
ing. The first four -baser was a ground
ball to right that Lelivelt cut across to
get and missed 1t went by him to
the right field stand. and Cobb beat it
landily. The other was long fly drive
10 the far corner of the bIeachers. The
play on this was close, and Cobb made
the plate through SLOW. though clean.
handling of the relay. The two four
basers counted five runs in all.
Bush started both of the big scoring
rounds. He walked in the opener. and
went to third on Streets bad throw when
lie stole. Crawford singled him home,
and Sam scored ahead of Cobb on the
latter's first home run. Moriarity also
singled In this inning. but was left
After Donohue had grabbed Mcintyre s
bounder in the fifth, Bush beat a bunt.
Crawford singing to right. Then Cobb
tore loose his second home run, and
everybody registered. There was MOTH
Ing more doing in this inning. But In
the sixth they grabbed the final tally.
Schaefer started the round with a rap
to center. Schmidt doubled to right and
put him at third. Willett famed. but
Mcintyre flied to Milan. scoring the run.
Bush also lifted. Only one hit was made
OFF Smith in the last two innings.