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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-04-13
Citizens Mass M
Pitcl1fords Hall,
For rIen O nlv

Let every citizen attend the
meeting tonight at PitchfOrd's Hall.
There are several matters Of import
ance to come up for consideration.
Don't think that If you are not q
member Of the Business Mems
League you have no business at this
meeting. EVERY MALE CITIZEN
INTERESTED IN WALHALLA IS
URGED TO ATTEND. Tonight at
$50 O'Clock. at Pitchford's Hall.
Don't forget or neglect It,
District Census Supervisor w.
w. Russell, Of Anderson, was in Wal
halla yesterday in conference with
the census enumerators for Oconce.
MIR. Russell has many friends in
Walhalla who are always pleased to
welcome him to our town. lie has
under him an intelligent and cncr-
eetic body Of men for Oconec'S emu
meratOrS, and they were delighted to
meet with their big Chief" yester-
day.
Just received another car load
Of High Point buggics. Every one
sold under personal guarantee.
w. NJ. Brown. Walhalla.
The many friends Of II. A. II.
Gibson, Esq. will regret to learn that
lie is confined to his bed at the home
OF MIR. and Mrs. p. r. Gibson in Co
lumbia. On the 2Gth of March Mr..
Gibson was seriously injured by a
fall. AS he attempted to rise in the
morning I'm some manner his foot
caught and he fell from his bed
breaking his right hip In such man
nrr that physicians say there Is no
nope from resetting the fractured
bone. Mr. Gibson is unable to be
mp at all, AMI it Is the opinion Of his
physician tha' the fractured hip will
render HIN. cripple for life His
friends here s,'mpathize deeply with
him in his misfortune.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-04-13
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See the line Of drummers' sam
pies at Moss & Ansel's.
j. w. Shelor, Esq. left this
morning for Columbia, where he will
be for day or two on professional
business.
The Civic Improvement Associa-
tion will meet at the home of Mrs.
Sidney Adams Friday afternoon at 4
o'clock.
There will be an all-day singing
at Whitmire church on the third Sun
day in April. to be conducted by
Profs. Murphree and Hudson. Every
body come and bring dinner.
For Sale--10 Oh. p. Peerless en-
CINE; good as new. Terms, half
cash, with balance credit or trade
for stock. Apply to Sanders Bros,
Salem, S. G.. tn
j. II. Darby has been quite un-
well for few days, at his home in
Midway, but this morning is report
ed much improved. He spent seve-
raj days last week in the lower part
of the State, returning home quite
sick.
The Missionary and Aid Society
OF the Baptist church will meet at
the church on next Wednesday. the
20th, at $50 y. IN. Devotional exer-
cises will be conducted by Mrs. Cor
ley, and then business of aid taken
up. Mrs. f. II. Carter, President.
Marion Bv2bham. a young limo
type operator from Charlotte, n. c.,
spent last week in Walhalla. Mr.
Rrabham IS a deaf mute, a graduate
of Cedar Springs Institute, and a
bright. intelligent young man. He
has several warm friends in Wal
and graduates from Cedar Springs.
who are always delighted to well
come him on his visits.
---Chas. II. Humphries Is in Green
vile for several days, having gone
rum there. Mr.. Humphries was
quite unwell for week past, and it
was found that slight operation
would be necessary. Friends here
and elsewhere will be glad to know
that reports from him are favorable,
and that within n week it is expected
that he will be able to return home.
FOR 80 days b. S. Look will sell
all tin and enamel ware and stoves
at cost. See him.
- ne enterprise Bank opened fOr
business yesterday with George Sea-
born as cashier. The new bank is
somewhat inconvenienced at the
start by reason Of the fact that not
all Of the fixtures have yet arrived.
Within few days, however, every
thing will be in readiness for busi-
ness in full, and in the meantime
PATRONS will find that all business for
the new "EntprurjSc' will be tn k on
care Of and handled promptly.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-04-13
Mrs. Suylcr and DR.. Miller Guilty

Watseka, ILL.,, April 11.-Dr. w. II.
Miller and Mrs. J. b. Saylcr, whose
names have been coupled in the Say
Ter murder trial. to-day were found
guilty Of manslaughter for the slay-
ing of J. B. Sayler, OF Crescent CITY,
husband of the woman, last July.
John Grunden, medicine vender from
Oklahoma, and father of Mrs. Sayler.
was acquitted. Punishment was fixed
by the Jury In Dr. Miller's case at 2
yea! Imprisonment in the peniten-
tiary, while imprisonment for three
years was allotted to Mrs. Sayler
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-04-13
Matters at Madison.

Madison, April Especial: The
handsome new dwelling of Pleas
Walters is nearing completion.
DR.. w. Lee Ballenger, OF the At
lanta College Of Physicians and Sur
gcons. visited relatives here and near
Avalon, Ga. Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Jones and chill
dren, Of Retreat. visited the latter's S
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. A. Spen-
Ger, recently.
Miss Hattie Fraiser has returned
from visit to homefolks at Seneca.
Misses Sallie and Lula Spencer
were shopping In Toccoa Saturday.
Mrs NJ. l.. Jones, Of the Taber sec
ton, visited relatives here Sunday.
Born. unto Mr.. and Mrs. John D.
Hull, on April 8, daughter.
Miss Marye Cleland and Carl
Bryan visited Misses Mary and Lucy
Jones, Of Taber. recently.
The following young people from
this place attended the school enter
tainment given at Liberty last Fri
day night: Misses Anunie Johnson
Hattie Frasier and Mary Cleland ::
Carl Bryan. Ed. Rice, Ed. and Ben
Clcland, Clyde Adams. They report
jolly time.
e. S. Singleton. of Taber, IS help
ing to build the new ice house, whlc h
will be completed soon.
The Baptist Young Peoples Union
will meet next Sunday night, April
18th. Public cordially invited.
School will close at this place May
9Th. There will be picnic the last
day. A. X.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-04-13
The picnic season will soon open

The picnic season will soon open.
Rev. II. C. Ligon will preach at
the Richland Presbyterian churc h
next Sunday morning at 1880
O'Clock. Cordial invitation Is extend
ed to all to atte.. ID.
Mrs. Nellie Moore has been very
sick at her home here for week
Her condition to-day is reported more
favorable, and friends hope to see her
out soon.
-Walhalla and vicinity enjoyed a
good rain yesterday-the first Of an v
consequence for three weeks. Wea-
ther indications this morning give
promise that there's more where
that came FROM
This morning we are In receipt
Of the following invitations: Mr.. and
Mrs. Jesse Milton Williams request t
the honour Of your presence at the
marriage of their daughter. Lillian
Starr, to Dr.. Harry Mathew Hendrix
on Wednesday evening, April twenty
seventh, 1910, at S o'clock, Metho-
dist Episcopal church, South, Kings
Mountain, n. c." The groom-to-be
Is a son of John NJ. Hendrix, for
merly of Walhalla, and a grandson
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. e. Hendrix. In
advance Of the happy event The Cou-
rier joins with numerous friends of
Dr. Hendrix in extending congratula-
tiOnS.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-04-13
When you buy flour get the best
Dan ValleY-at Moss & Ansel's.

When you buy -four get the best
Dan Valley-at Moss & Anse's.
MIR. and Mrs. l.. A. Edwards,
Miss Carrie Hunter and Miss Carol
iierndon, OF Seneca, were among
friends here for a short while last
Friday.
Frying chickens are bringing %
and 80 cents each on the Walhalla
market. notwithstanding the high
price there are very few being Of
fered for sale.
Glen Smith left last week for his
home at HarlowtOn, Mont. He had
been here for some time visiting at
the home OF his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Smith.
The County Board of Equaliza-
ton was in session yesterday. There
were Il number of complaints before
the board on account OF raise in
tax returns OF some citizens.
-Chas. +. Hetrick is expected to
| return this evening from short
visit to his family. who are spending
Philadelphia. MIR. Hetrick left here
last Wednesday.
There will be preaching at Rocky
Nllotl DS lHe DUSloI, NcN. II. N. LNud,
ON the fourth Sunday IN this month
at II a. M, and on Saturday before
at p. m. All denominations invited
to worship with us.
Moss & Anscl are expecting in
a few days line Of drummers' sam
pies. consisting of fans, muslin under
wear, hosiery, shirts, suspenders. etc.
! which they will offer at wholesale
prices.
Auto No. 80 has been added to
Oconee's list. J. w. Shelor, Esq. hav-
ing last week Joined the Independent
Order Of Elonk-FionkS with a hand
some Ford run-about, purchased from
| the local representative, Carter Hard
ware Company.
Pat Garrison, a former Wal
halla boy. who has for some time
been located at Oklahoma City, Ok
lahOma., left last week for Seattle.
WASH, where he expects to locate.
He was accompanied by James An
gel, also a former Walhalla boy.
w. Harry Cary is now occupying
that position in The Courier Office
which is supposed to correspond in a
measure with the work Of his Satanic
Majesty. He is also official chauffeur
which fact has operated toensure him
; to the title. "The Devil on Wheels
TO Let-A good site for brick
making, three miles from Westmin-
ster, S. G. Excellent wud; wood
abunG mt; access easy. Write or
call Oh Miss Julia Cox. Westminster,
S. c., Route No. 4, not later than
May 1st.
-Tugaloo Tribune. 18th: Mrs.
Sarah Duke, wife Of Frank Duke,
died last Wednesday at their home
on Chauga, after an illness Of seve-
raj weeks. Her maiden name was
Carver. She leaves besides her hus-
band four children, all Of whom are
grown, and a sister, Miss Melissa Car
yer. Her body was buried in the
cemetery Of Chauga church Thurs
day
The many Walhalla friends Of
Mr.. and Mrs. b. S. Look will regret
to learn that they contemplate leav-
ing Walhalla about May 1st. Mr..
Look has received very hattering in
ducements to locate in Greenville and
Bolton, and it Is quite probable that
he Will go with his family to the for
mer city. They will be greatly miss
ed here by wide circle Of friends
in social, lodge and business circles,
and will carry with them the best
| wishes Of all.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-04-13
FACTS FROM FAIR PLAY.
When Wedding Bells Will Chime.
Local Matters OF Interest

Fair Play, April l.--Special:
Mesdames NJ. E. Watson, John Es-
kew, b. Berry Allen, Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur j. Speer, Mr.. and Mrs. w. l..
Brissey, all of Anderson, came up
last Sunday in Mr.. Brissey's hand
some touring car and were guests in
the home of Floyd b. Watson. They
made the trip from Anderson to Fair
Play in one hour and thirty minutes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brssey went on to
Lavonia to visit relatives, joining the
merry party at 4.3G in the afternoon.
when all returned home by way Of
Portman Shoals. This is indeed q
progressive age.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hoyt Chandler and
Mrs. Greek Knox, of Lavonia, we're
guests last Sunday in the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. d. V. Wright. Mrs.
Chandler is pleasantly remembered
here as Miss Mamie Hardy. She was
once pupil In the Fair Play school.
Mrs. Martin Marett and two chill
dren, OF Westminster and Mrs. Geo.
Marett, Of Atlanta, visited relatives
here last Sunday.
Miss Margie Striblng, an attract
I've young lady Of Westminster, was
recent visitor in the homes of Mrs.
S. p. Stribling and j. d. Sheldon.
VIII Glenn, Of Liberty, was circu-
lating among the fair sex here last
week.
The Misses Cox, of Greenville,
were recent visitors at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. ~. Thompson
The latest attraction in the social
line was the Rose Kilian Show here
last Wednesday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Holland and
little daughter Kathleen, OF Ander-
son, were guests last week at the
home Of ID. V. Wright
Mrs. w. j.. Dobbs and Miss Dolli4
Knox were shopping in Lavonia lasN
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Webb, OF Anderson,
and David Jarrard, Of Lynchburg,
Va, were among the transient board
ers at the home of w. l.. Dobbs last
week.
The young ladies Of the Philathea
| class met at the Baptist church last
Friday afternoon and listened to an
excellent address by Rev. l. e. Nc
David on the subject Of "Phllathe, IS
| and Baracas as soulwinners."
Miss Willie Crawford, Of South
Union, is bright pupil Of the Fair
Play school, and Is boarding with her
: sister, Mrs. l.. b. Marett.
Madam Rumor says wedding bells
Will ring In the near future. w.
"Dr. Thomas Eclectic Oil Is the
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-04-13
-Four Hurt in AUTOMOBILES,

Camilla. Ga. April 11.-Four per-
sons were hurt, but not seriously,
to-day when train on the Atlantic
Coast Line railway struck an auto
mobile In which they were passen-
gers. The car was picked up by tn e
engine and carried several rods.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-04-13
FOR COUNTY AUDITOR.

hereby announce myself candi-
date for Auditor Of Oconee County
subject to the action OF the Demo-
cratic party. ! will appreciate the
support and friendship of the people
and, II elected, will discharge the
duties Of the office to the very best
Of my ability. G. l.. CRAIG.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-04-13
South Union Democratic Club.

A meeting of South Union Demo-
cratic Club Is hereby called to he
held at the usual meeting place at 3
O'Clock ID. M, on Saturday, the 23d
day Of April. All members requested
to attend promptly.
j. b. Harris, President.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-04-13

Every family, and especially those
who reside in the country, should be
provided at all times with a bottle
OF Chamberlain Liniment. There Is
no telling when It may be wanted in
case Of an accident or emergency. 1t
Is most excellent in all cases of rheu-
matism, sprains and bruises. Sold by
j. w. Bell, Walhalla; G.. w. Wick
life, West Union.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-04-13

Editor Keowee Courier: We wish
to express our sincere and heartfelt
thanks to our friends and neighbors
who were so very kind during the
entire sad anliction and death OF our
sainted wife and mother, Margaret
Elcnor Rutledge. May God bless and
reward each and every one Of them.
Father and Children.
Walah)la
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-04-13

Diarrhoea should be cured without
loss Of time and by medicine which
like Chamberlain Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy, not only
cures promptly, but produces no un-
pleasant after effects. 1t never fails
and is pleasant and safe to take. Sold
by J. w. Bell, Walhalla; C. w.
Wickliife, West Union.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-04-13
O 0-Night! !
Every Man
Meeting Corn Growers Association

| desire to call a meeting of the
Oconee Corn Growers Association to
be held at Oak Grove school house
on Friday, April 90, at II o'clock
1t Is expected that Ira w. Williams
and Prof. j. y. Harper, Of Clemson
and other men of a ility, will be
present. We extend hearty nvi-
tation to men Of all professions who
would like to encourage corn grow
ing in South Carolina, and especially
in Oconee county, to attend.
Other papers in the county please
copy. NJ. G.. Holland, President.
Prompt relief in all cases of Dat
and lung trouble if you use Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. Pleasant
to take, soothing and healing in ef-
feet. Sold by j. w. Bell. Walhala :;
G. w. Wickliffe, West Union.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-04-13
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CANDIDATES. CARDS. j
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Observation-Disclosures. j

Announcements will be inserted
under this heading at the uniform
rate OF $3, cash in advance. For an
nouncements over six lines in lengt h
an additional charge will be made.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-04-13

"Dr. Thomas Eclectic Oil Is the
best remedy for that often fatal dis
ease--croup. Has been used with
success in our family for eight
years. Mrs. l.. Whiteacre, Buffalo,
New York
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-15
GOING AFTER OIL.


p c. Matlox who has, with others,
incorporated the Little Standard OH
company, took down the last install.
ment of his drilling machinery this
week. He will have IT up in shape by
the middle OF The month and expects
to start the drills by that time. We
have never lost faith in the theory
that we have oil underneath us and we
are glad to see Mr.. Mattox getting
ready to make another test.
He says he has secured the services
Of A. II. Messick and his son Guy to
run the drill and that the work VIII
be pushed with all possible speed
He is trying to dispose of stock here
at home enough to help meet the ex
pense We do not know the details
OF the proposed stock sale but If 1t is
put on a strictly business basis we
have no doubt the people of these
valleys would assist very materially
in getting the development done for
nearly ali believe the oil is below to
be found
We shall be very glad to see the en-
terprise carried to success for we be
lieye it would result in great yalue to
the community. Cortez journal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-15
INTERESTING RulNs.

The following item from the Santa
Fe New Mexican win doubtless be OF
interest to our readers. Mr. Douglass
being well known here and deservediy
popular on account OF his signal serv.
Ices to the city and 10 future genera
tions in the survey of the reservoir
site. ceded to Durango by congress.
William d. Douglass, u s examiner
OF surveys. is In Santa Fe writing and
preparing an exhaustive illustrated re-
port to the general land office ON the
prehistoric ruins of the Jajarito park
outside OF the foreet reserve He spent
since May so in surveying and exam
lining these ruins as a preliminary to
their being declared national monu-
ment With him In this work were Il
ID. and T S. Getzenbrenner.
The largest and most interesting
ruins they examined was the puye
Nr Doughlass says that in his many
years OF surveying prehistoric ruins
in the United States. he has found
none of greater interest and none so
accessible TO the travelling public. He
was astoniHhed ut It's size. estimating
that the ground floor of the communal
ruin ON tops OF the cliff contained
about $40 rooms, and that the dwell
ing was al least two or three stories
high He declared the relics he found
evidence OF the highest order OF pre-
historic culture he has ever seen and
is convinced that is of pre-Columbian
age. lilo was especially impressed
with the thickening OF the pieces OF
pottery he found at the places OF
greatest stress, something, which be-
fore this. he had thought entirely
modern device.
"Mr. Douglass fayors the declaring
of these prehistoric ruins so near to
Santa Fe national monument While
at Espanoia, he received from Prcsi.
dent Taft the pen with which the chief
executive signed the proclamation de-
claring the Rainbow natural bridge in
Utah, not far from the Arizona line,
national monument, The bridge was
discovered by Mr.. Douglass. Mr.
Douglass will he here some time until
he has his exhaustive report completed
and which In addition 10 IT'S scientific
value. will also be a big advertisement
for Santa Fe. the School Of American
Archaeology and the Pajarito park"
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-15
CITY COUNCIL.


Council met Monday night in regu-
lar adjourned session. Mayor Good
man presided, Aldermen Graden, Mel
son, Dudley Moreloek and Cummins
were present.
The committee on electric lights
recommended that a light be placed
near the old sampler If It could be 50
located that it would throw light
Gown the hill off Third avenue to the
path leading to the smolter Upon
motion the light committee was re-
qnested to confer with the light com
pauy and determine If the arc light
could be placed as they desired If
so they are to order the placing of
the same
Upon recommendation of Alderman
Cummins. the sewer superintendent
was instructed to have the oulfan Of
sewer district No. ! repaired imme-
dlately.
Upon motion Of Alderman Nelson,
City Clerk Wilson was instructed to
ask for bids for the painting and pa.
pering Of the council chamber and wa
ter superintendent office.
The city engineer was instructed to
prepare estimates of cost and detailed
plans for the construction of a wing
wall Of the Main avenue bridge The
plan proposed provided for a boulder
wall with a concrete bed two feel
below low water mark.
A communication from City Attor-
ney Ellis, relative to the pigeon nui
sance, was read The attorney stated
about the only procedure to abate the
nuisance would be to enforce the or
dinance relative to offensive premises
Proof of publication OF ordinace 49E
was read
Council adjourned until the next reg
ular meeting Sept. 90
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-15

York. Clara Morris. the once famous
tragedlenne. viii be turned from un
der her roof next week and throw
upon charity for support
Henry J. rowell of the Equitabl,
Life of Louisville. was elected unani
mously 10 the presidency of the Ma
tional Association OF Lie Underwrit
ers, at the closing session of the twen
ty-ilrst annual convention Saturday.
Hopelossly divided among them
selves the members of the Bnllingor
Pinchot congressional lnvostigatini
committee adjourned in st. Paul sat
urday and three different reports WI
be presented to congress.
\ fight to collect S195,000 in aoci
dent insurance held by the late Ira
G. Rawn, former vice president of the
Illinois Central railroad. who was shot
to death at his home in Winnetlka
was begun in Chicago Saturday by at
torneys for his estate.
After two trials. aegregating seven
ty-three days, setting record fol
dramatic Intensity and costing the tax
payers of Cook county Approximately
100000. Representative Lee o'Neil
Brown Saturday was acquitted of the
charge OF having bribed Represents
tive Charles A. White to vote for VII
liam l.orimer as United States senator
a reduction in the number of studies
allowed to be carried by high school
pupil and closer attention TO char
acter building throughout the school
system are two of the plans Superln
teudent of Schools Ella Flagg Young
Is to inaugurate in the Chicago schools
this year Announcement of this was
made in her annual report, covering
the school year in 1903 and 1910, which
was isued from the printers Saturday
Waiting at the church was enact
ed in real life in Austin, Ill.,, last Egi
day when the friends of Miss Mat jorio
MacCartney donned their best bib and
ticker and proceeded TO the Catholic
church to attenc her wedding. John
Hender, who was scheduled to appear
as bridegroom failed to materialize
After waiting ior more than an honl
they were informed by tn pFicss they
had been misiniomed Some Of Tbs
number insist thai the reverend gen
tIcman uttered a word that sounded
remarkably like "stung."