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The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1910-04-30

We do not like to talk every issue
about our line OF house furnishings
However we have such large and varied
line OF rugs, oil shapes, colors and sizes,
linoleums, carpets, curtains, etc, that We
cannot help talking about them. This
line OF goods you must see, as you ere
sure to be surprised.
Some of the store force attended tho
Pueblo Booster club banquet last even
ing Thursday. They report an excel
lent time, and from their looks must
have held forth until late hour.
The kirschbaum all wool clothes max
ers surround every process of manufac-
ture from raw woolens to finished gar
other maker. We have an excellent
stock OF this Philadelphia made cloth
ing for men.
Mrs. Maxwell is moving her goods and
chattels this week. 1t was suggested
that she was moving Just before tho first
OF the month to keep from paying rent.
But she claims that rent has to be paid
in advance.
Miss Edna Nelson returned Wednes-
day morning from trip OF some 10 days
to the city OF Denver.
1t is now time TO begin using a Keen
kutter lawn mower. We have a full
stock OF these machines. Nothing will
improve the looks Of your property more
than well kept lawn. To do this you
must have lawn mower. Why not
have the best, and get Keen Kuttsr?
We pay several dollars out each month
for the use OF the space on the back
page OF this paper II you do not read
our ad, this money is a total loss to us.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1910-04-30

gaining this well-earncd reputa-
ton.
Postmaster Boutwell, had few
words to say on the growth Of
Monte Vista, and was followed by
Frank Burch, of Pueblo, the tent
and awning maker. Mr..
Burch who makes the "B. b."
{ Booster Burch } tents, and who,
when he retires from business, will
make Monte Vista his home, ten
dered the gift Of an American flag
to the town in appreciation of the
friendly business relations with
our people covering period of
many years.
Mr.. Haines, of Pueblo, fired the
last shot for his town-speaking
one word for his home. and two
for Monte.
Ward barley, the energetic and
untiring representative Of the
sugar beet factory to bc built in
Monte Vista, was called upon and
after Introductory remarks touch.
ing the possibilities Of the San
Luis valley in m agricultural
sense, stated that the building of
n factory here for the season Of
1911 was n certainty. That the
acreage sought had been secured.
The survey for the railroad to Cen
ter has been completed and the
road not only TO Center but TO
Saguachc will be built.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1910-04-30

Inc above Is true IN the mercantile
pursuits as well as other lines. 1t seems
sometimes as il the bricks came faster
than the boquets, but take 1t a. a whole,
we have nothing to kick about, and are
glad that we are here
One OF the parties who WAS with the
Pueblo Boosters last evening was the
gentleman who sold the first bill of gro
ceries for store in Monte Vista, this
bill of groceries was sold to this store by
Mr.. Chas. Henkel, when this store started
in the building now used as barber
shop by Lee Smith, and which stood at
that time south OF the water tank in
what would be the Park now.
Mr.. Hal Brce attended the |. q. 0. +.
banquet and general good time in Ala
mosa Tuesday night. He reports very
enjoyable trip.
Straw berries are now making regular
visits to this market: from this on you
will be able to find Strawberries in the
market nearly every day. Give us your
orders for berries and fresh vegetables.
We thought Summer had so nearly
arrived that we discontinued building
fires these warm mornings. But the
ladies' OF this establishment seemed to
think differently, and As 4 consequence
presume we will have to supply fire the
rest OF the Summer. We are lnvesti
eating to find out il they are getting Il
rebate from the coal man.
Mr.. lack Eagle went to Alamosa
Wednesday in response TO telephone
message from the representative Of The
Hart Schatfner & Marx mems clothing.
Mr.. Eagle bought u liberal amount OF
this justly celebrated clothing to meet
our Fall requirements
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1910-04-30

Warren b. Swishcr Of Denver.
special representative Of the Monte
Vista Securities Company, is in
tho city investigating conditions
aud especially the possibilities of
"Sunnysidc Addition"
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1910-04-30
BOOSTERS BUSY
Pueblo Business Men Visit
Monte Vista
Commercial Club Holds Reception For
Trade Excursionists


the Business Boosters of Pueblo,
arrived in Monte Vista Thursday
evening, and were welcomed by
committees of the Commercial
club and escorted to Woodmen
Temple where banquet awaited
them.
Covers were laid for 155. The
catering by the ladies was perfect,
and as the Farrow orchestra began
the first number of their program,
an especially representative gath
ering of citizens and visitors
entered the banquet room and
filled the places.
X. G. Breckenridge, president
of the Commercial club, was toast
master, and in fulfilling his Office,
made the evening one Of remark
able good cheer.
w. F. Nelson, of Pueblo, who
heads the excursion, was called
upon to explain the mission of the
visit. In response, he told of the
desire of the business men of
Pueblo to become more closely ac-
quainted with the people of the
Southwest, and to pay them a visit
in their home towns.
Chas. Henkel. a Pueblo merch.
ant, spoke briefly Of the early days
in the San Luis Valley, and men-
toned the fact of his house send
ing to Monte Vista the first bill of
goods ever bought for this town.
One Of Pueblo's foremost bust
ness houses had an able represen-
tative in B. F. Scribner of the
Franklin Press, whose firm has
been doing business with our mer-
chants for some years. Mr.. Jenk-
ms, Pueblo farmer" handled
the subject Of railroad rates and
train service in way that met
with the hearty concurrence Of his
auditors.
As the toastmaster waved his
baton in the direction of Senator
Mccarthy, that gentleman adj
vanced to the firing line and re-
taliated with n boquet in the
course Of his remarks, the senator
"let out a good one on our jovial
undertaken, Will Woods.
After the cigars. Monte Vista
was given an inning and led of
with Mayor Fassett, who welcomed
the visitors in neat little speech
that set the pace for the remainder
Of the evening.
Representative Campbell fol.
lowed and spoke Of the growth Of
Monte Vista and the prosperity Of
the town and surrounding country.
In the course of his remarks, he
brought out the point that the
San Luis Valley is n world-beater
for products adaptable for this al.
titude.
"reminiscences of the period Of
"Summitville days" were given by
DR.. N. II. Chapman, who followed
the progress Of the town from its
birth upon which occasion tho
doctor was present.
James A. Kelly spoke upon the
need Of assistance in ginning our
right from the government 10
construct reservoirs for the storage
Of early water. In this matter be
struck tho nail on the head, and
proceeded to clinch the PROPOSE.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1910-04-30
FaSSett'S Store News.
BY FAssETT's DEPARTMENT STORE

IF not willing to stand and dodge the bricks don't
reach out for the boquets that may be thrown"
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1910-04-30

Attend the Firemen's Meeting
Tonight friday
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1910-04-30

Mr.. Hal Bricc attended the |. o. o. f.
banquet and general good time in Ala
mosa Tuesday night. He reports very
enjoyable trip.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1910-04-30

Miss Edna Nelson returned Wednes
day morning from trip Of some 10 days
to the city OF Denver.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1910-04-30

We pay several dollars out each month
for the use OF the space on the back
page OF this paper. II you do not read
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-12-07
GUILTY OF WILLIAMS MURDER.
Jury Recommends Prisoners to Mercy
One White, Three Negroes.

Lexington, Nov. 3O.-George Mich
OILS, white man, Of Pekin. ILL.,, and
elijah Clarke, a negro, OF New Or
leans, were convicted Of murder,
with recommendation to mercy, in
the special term Of General Sessions
Court here to-day, for completely in
the murder of Paul A. Williams, a
Southern Railway freight clerk in the
city Of Columbia, while riding on
the Hagenbeck-Wa circus train
en- route to Augusta, on the night of
October 2. The jury reached this
verdict after deliberating for fifteen
minutes. Nichols and Clarke were
indicted together with Garland
Brown and John Wilson, both of
whom are negroes.
Scpcrntp Trials.
When the cases were called at 10
o'clock this morning, Solicitor Tim
norman announced that he desired
to try the cases separately. This step
was taken in order that John Will
son and Garland Brown might tes-
tify against Nichols and Clarke. The
selection Of a jury did not consume
a great deal OF time.
Two Plead Guilty.
At the afternoon session Garland
Brown and John Wilson, the other
two charged with the murder of Will
liams, were allowed to sign a plea
OF guilty and were sentenced to serve
the remainder Of their lives at hard
labor in the State penitentiary. The
others, charged with minor offences.
assault and battery and robbery, en-
tered pleas OF guilty also. with the
exception Of Frank Anderson. who
was not tried, the solicitor reaching
the decision that no case rested
against him.
The others, who were sentenced to
serve a period OF three years at hard
labor upon the public works Of the
county, arc: Paul Lewis. Of Allan
ia; Ed White. OF Durham, n. c.;
Roy Rich. Of llaselton, Ind; Dave
Woods, Of Nashville, Tenn.
The crime for which the four men
will serve the remainder Of their
lives in the pcnitentiary was one Of
the most brutal, perhaps, that ha.;
ever been committed in this State.
the details of which are familiar to
the reading 'ublic
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-12-07
CITATION NOTICE.

The State of South Carolina,
County Of Oconee.-Un Court of
Probate. by d. A. Smith, Judge Of
Probate.-Whereas, JOE WILSON
has made suit to me to grant
him Letters Of Administration Of the
Estate Of and Effects OF Mary Will
son, deceased
These are, therefore, to cite and
admonish all and singular the kim
dred and creditors Of the said
Mary Wilson, deceased, that they
be and appear before me, In the
Court of Probate, to be held at Wal
halla Court House, South Carolina,
on Monday. the 18th day Of Decem-
Der, 1910, after publication hereof,
at 1 O'Clock in the forenoon, to show
cause, If any they have, why the
said administration should not be
granted.
Given under my hand and seal this
26th day Of November, A. D. 1910.
(SeaL) D. A. SMITH,
Judge Of Probate for Oconee County,
South Carolina.
Published on the 30th day Of No
vember and 7th day of December,
1910, in The Keowee Courier and on
the Court House door for the time
prescribed by law. 1918
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-12-07
Woman is Sacrifice to White Plague.

Washington, Dec. 1.-As a sacri-
lice, Mrs. Lena A. Skunk, a clerk in
the Office OF the Adjutant General of
the War Department, deliberately
killed herself at her home here by
inhaling illuminating gas.
Mrs. Skunk was afflicted with tu-
berculosiS. Every means to cure the
malady had been rcsorted to without
success. The woman had been to
many health resorts, and on several
occasions had met with difficulty in
obtaining accommodations because OF
her condition. This greatly worried
her.
Late yesterday when her husband
returned home, he found his wife
seated in chair dead, with a tube
from gas jet in her mouth. Let
tcrs to her doctor and her husband
revealed the motive for her suicide
the fear that she would be the means
OF spreading tuberculosis infection to
others.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-12-07

to have 1000 new freight cars: this
scar we shall need but 5000. Last
year we were compelled to equip a
large number Of passenger coaches !;
this year we shall need none. We
ordered 300 engines last year; 20
new ones will be an abunIancc for
next season.
"Othcr business interests? Well,
| happen to know they are making
no further provisions looking toward
improvements or extensions than we
are. 1t isn't because they haven't
the money, but because there are no
inducements, considering public SEN
timcnt and business outlook, for
them to invest it.
"What will happen, I say, there
fore, is matter of certainty. En-
tcrpriseS in all lines will come to a
Standstill. There will be no prog
ross. Many people will have to
change their occupations and habits
of living"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-12-07
"Old John Brown"
(Ncwbcrry ObScrver.)

lNCWDcffN ODScfNGE.)
John Brown has been brough; to
public attention by two circumstances
connected with his life: Within the
past week a man Of so was married
at Wheeling. w. Va, who sat on the
jury that convicted him OF murder in
1859, and a man Of S3 died in Char
lestown, w. Va, who made the cof-
fin in which Brown was buried
John Brown was born in Connecti-
cut in 1900. He early became an
"Abolitionist" OF the rankcst sort
and in 1855 moved to Kansas and
took part in the agitation of the
question Of slavery in that Terri
tory
In 1859 he settled near Harper's
Ferry, then in Virginia. On the 9th
Of October, with about twenty other
fanatics, he organized a band to arm
the negroes Of Virginia and set them
free. They captured the arsenal Of
EIarper's Ferry and secured arms and
ammunition, but he was captured the
next day by the Virginia militia. He
was tried for treason and murdeNand
convicted, and was hanged at Char
lcstown, w. Va, December 2, 1859.
notwithstanding that John Brown
was murderer, he was a great hero
in the eyes of many at the North, and
monument has been erected to his
memory.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-12-07
JAS. Nj. MOSS,
Walhalla, S. c..
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
AND DISCHARGE.

Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned will make application
to d. A. SMITH, Judge OF Pro-
bate for Oconee County, in the
State Of South Carolina, at his
Office at Walhalla Coult House, on
Tuesday, December 2S, 1910, at II
o'clock in the forenoon, or as soon
thereafter as said application can be
heard, for leave to make final settle
mcnt Of the Estate Of Julia NJ. Mer-
rick, deceased, and obtain final dis
charge MS Executor Of said estate.
ANSON G. MERRICK,
Executor.
November 2S, 1910. 1881
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-12-07

Remember that when your kidneys
are affected, your life is in danger
Nj. Mayer, Rochester, ~ Y, SAYS:
"My trouble started with a sharp
shooting pain over my back which
grew worse daily. felt sluggish
and tired, my kidney action was ir-
regular and mfrequent. started
using Foley Kidney Pills Each
dose seemed to put new life and
strength into me, and now am COM
pletely cured and feel better and
stronger than for years" Barton's
Pharmacy, Walhalla; w. J. Lunney,
Seneca
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-12-07
Abbcvillc Man Killed His Father.

Abbcvillc, Dec. 2.-IIalf crazcd
with grief. James Ferguson, a white
farmer Of Antrcvillc, Abbcville coun-
ty, surrendered himself to Sheriff !.
&. Lyon on this morning, confessing
:to the killing Of his father, John Fer
guson, aged about GO.
1t seems that the father and son
became engaged in a dispute Of some
KIND, and were soon struggling to-
gether, and the son, who is about 80
years Old, proved too strong for the
older man. The father. it is said
then drew his knife and attempted TO
Gut the son, whcrcupon the latter is
sald to have drawn a pistol and fred
once into the fireplace in hopes of
making the father dcsiSt According
10 the sons StO.Y, hi father con-
tlnued to advance upon him and cut
the younger man in the chest. The
son then put the pistol against the
chest OF the older man ana tried to
force him back. The pistol was dis
charged in some way and the father
fell mOrtally wounded. The son
seems distracted over the sad trag-
edy and to-day surrendered himself
TO the sherilf. James Ferguson is a
married man and is a successful far
mer.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-12-07
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND
CREDITORS.

All persons indebted to the Estate
of Julia NJ. Merrick deceased, are
hereby notified to make payment to
the undersigned, and all persons hav-
inC claims against said estate will
present the same duly attested within
the time prescribed by law or be
barred. ANSON G.. MERRICK,
Executor.
November rs, 1910. 1851
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-12-07
TIsESPASS NOTICE.

All persons arc hereby warned not
to trespass in any manner whatever
upon my lands in Tugalt Township.
Hunting, fishing, trapping, netting,
cutting timber, digging herbs, pas
turing cattle, positively forbidden.
Any one disregarding this notice will
be prosecuted to the fullest extent
of the law. II. b, DUKE.
November 22, 1910. 47-50*
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-12-07
WINNERS IN BOYS CONTEST.
Splendid Exhibits Were Made by
Boys and Nlcn---TrustecS' Meeting.

The scene In the court room at
Walhalla on Saturday, November
26th, made one feel that Oconee is
in reality good county, and that
we can raise some corn, too.
There were sixteen members Of
the Boys Corn Club who had their
ten-ear exhibits, and twenty farm
ers at large brought in corn that
was good to look at. 1t was pleas
ing to see how we'll the boys corn
measured up with that Of the men
who have been raising it all their
lives.
After the trustees meeting was
the room and let the judges take
charge to award the prizes to the
boys. Their work was long and,
they said, laborious, but after due
" consideration they decided as fol-
lows:
Exhibit No. / lotto Cantrell's)
first prize
Exhibit No. 10 (F. T. Dickson's)
second prize.
Exhibit No. 0 (J. d. Abbott's)
third prize. OF there be, one.)
Exhibit No. 12 (Alfred Pcrrtt's)
fourth prize. or there be one.)
1t was expected that some Of the
government experts would be pres
ent, but they were unavoidably kept
away, SO the services Of Messrs. ].
A. Knox, J. b. Pickett and John b.
Harris were secured to make the
awards. Due thanks was extended
them for their work, and it is felt
that they can judge corn as we'll as
men who make it in theory.
The exhibits were all shipped to
Columbia at once to be placed in the
space allotted TO Oconcc in the State
contest and at the Southern Corn
Exposition to be held there from
oDccembcr to s.
The Trustees Meeting.
The annual meeting Of the School
Trustees Association OF Oconee was
we'll attended and careful attention
given to the matters brought before
the body. Among the resolutions
passed were the following:
One asking that the Legislature
increase the time limit for weak rrl-
raj schools before State aid will be
denied, from 100 days 10 12O, and
that the appropriation bc increased
from 100000 to $4,000 for that
purpose.
That the Legislature make provis-
ion for establishing agricultural
schools in the various counties over
the State. That a law be passed ere
ating a central board Of examiners
for granting teachers certificates in
order to make our school work in
that line systematic.
That the recommendation of one
year ago be endorsed and urged
upon our Legislature in regard to
appointing school trustees, so that
the appointment, will be made on
May lst every year instead of July
lst every two years, and chat the
term Of one OF them shall expire
every year, thus keeping a majority
OF the board always i'm office.
That the appropriation for school
n buildings be renewed for the COM
ing year.
There were other matters discuss
ed, but these were probably the most
important.
AS a whole tho morfinr woe yorv
profitable for those prescnt---at least
1t seemed to be so considered, as a
motion was made and carried that
they meet again one year hence.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-12-07
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND
CREDITORS.

All persons Indebted to the Estate
of REUBEN LEE, deceased, are
hereby notified to make payment to
the undersigned, and aIl persons hav-
ing claims against said estate will
present the same, duly attested, with
In the time prescribed by law or be
barred. JOHN LEE,
Administrator.
November %, 1910. 47-50
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-12-07
ANDERsoN's BAPTIST COLLEGE.
State Convention at LauIens Accepts
City's Liberal Offer.

Laurens, Dec. 1.-The Baptist
State Convention this morning ac-
cepted Anderson's college offer by a
unanimous vote, and amidst the
greatest enthusiasm number Of
spirited talks were made in favor Of
the acceptance.
The expected opposition from
Greenville did not materialize They
saw that opposition would be useless.
Fifteen trustees were elected.
They will meet in short while and
organize, and take steps to secure
a charter. The board IS composed
of splendid men, as follows: To
serve one year, w. A. Watson, NJ. NJ.
Mattison, j. D. burst, Greenwood;
two years, ]. J. Fretwell, Rev. l.. NJ.
Roper, Spartanburg; Rev. w. E.
Thayer, Laurens; three years, r. S.
Ligon, w. b. Williams, Charleston;
Rev. c. c. Brown, Sumter; four
years: G. S. Sullivan, Rev. Louis
Bristow, Abbeville; DR.. S. C. Nit
chell, Columbia; five years, Judge
w. III. Hunt, Of Newberry; Col. j. n.
Brown, II. III. Watkins.
No move was made to abolish the
Greenville Female College. 1t will
be continued at any rate for the
present, and the trustees wore au-
thorized TO borrow money to make
some needed Improvements.
.AndcrSOn'S Otfcr.
The people OF Anderson made this
liberal proposition to secure the COL
lege:
Zone hundred thousand dollars
and site, together with the assur.
ancc Of hearty support from 4 people
united in Il common purpose. The
opportunity Is yours. and the privi-
lcge ours. If perchancc our needs
be mutual, VIC trust that YOU may ac-
cept. The call comes to you. and
along with it the prayers Of the good
people OF Anderson whom we have
the honor to represent"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-12-07

Worse than an alarm OF fire at
night is the metallic cough of croup.
bringing dread to tho household,
Careful mothers keep Foley's Honey
and Tar in the house and give it at
the first sign Of danger. 1t contains
no Opiates. Barton's Pharmacv,
Walhalla; w. j. Lunney, Seneca.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-12-07

The Diamond Shoals, off Cape Hat
tcras, the graveyard Of the Atlantic,
are to be protected by automatic
electric devices. Two large mega
phones are to be vibrated by cleo
tricity, producing volume of sound
which can be heard for miles.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-12-07

Doan's Regulcts cure consultation.
tone the stomach. stimulate the
liver, promote digestion and appc-
tite and easy passages of the bowels.
ASK your druggist for them. 25c
4 box.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-12-07
Tlo PGrilS Of Life
Constantly Increase.

Daily we read of men, women and
children being killed and manned for
life.
Formerly wars killed and MANNED
men, and is 1t not distressing when
wars cease that advancing, civiliza-
ton claims molA victims GSp war? !
Increased railway facin} st4asf
tional automobiles, the grow SaS|s3
cities and towns and even the advent
of each life increases our danger
from accident and disease
Are you endeavoring to protect
yourself, your home and loved ones
before it IS too late?
| have attractive Life, Fire, Acct
dent and Health policies at nominal
cost. Easy terms.
If 1T Is Security in Insurance you
want, l have It.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-12-07

TorturlnS eczema spreads its
burning area every day. Doans Oint-
ment quickly stops it's spreading, in
stantly relieves the itching, cures it
permanently. AT any drug store.