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THE Carlton,
Lost Beach, n. ].
"Will you marry me? H. T."
Then suddenly the wrath of Mr.
Francis Baxter scared for prey, over
coming his sense of humor. He had
opened a telegram that did not be-
long to him. 1t was a peculiarly per-
sonal message. He had a well formed
idea that the true owner would be
glancing about for proper party on
whom to dispose her own wrath, pres
emily.
Say, Jimmie, what do you mean by
bringing me this thing?" he roared
out. Cant you read? Frances. Look
there?"
the superscription on the torn envel-
ope.
You opened the envelope after
you'd seen that. didn't your" he In
quired nonchalantly. II didn't notice
Nibs says TO give 1t TO you. Blow
him up, not me-"
Mr.. Baxter checked his inclinations
to impart penitence to the stout, dap
per little figure beside him. He hand
ed back the envelope, also the mes
sage. also a 81 BILL and kept his eyes
upon those of Jimmie.
Jimmie, would 1t be possible to
have a new envelope placed on that,
before this Miss Baxter sees it?" he
asked.
Sure, l can fix It," retorted Jim
mie, affably
And. say, Jimmie, it's queer about
the name, you know. I'd like to know,
just out of curiosity, who she is"
Jimmie never smiled He had been
at the Carlton through three seasons
now.
Sure he made answer. After din
ner, tell Nibs you want to send me
on a message see? Then / can come
up TO your room"
Until after dinner, life was a
squeezed orange for Mr.. Baxter,
vapid. novelty shorn void of medioc-
rity. He scanned the dining-room for
new faces. 1t was the same old crowd
He rambled out around the rotunda
office, and carelessly looked at the
register. There was no Frances Bax-
ter written on its last few pages
''Nibs." as the bells called the clerk,
was beyond trifiing with. He was the
son and heir OF the wealthy widow
who owned the Carlton, and he up
held the exclusiveness OF the place to
q degree most annoying.
H. T.. H. T." mused Baxter. after
he had retired to his room, and rang
up the office for Jimmie to 20 on an
errand. Didn't dare to sign his
name. Didn't dare to show up, and
ask her to her face. Had to telegraph.
The wary dog"
Jimmie tapped at the door.
"Well?" demanded Baxter, as soon
as the door closed. did you"
eGuest Of Mr. Atterbury's," said
Jimmie glibly. 1T was sent here by
mistake"
did you see herr"
Sure" said Jimmie. "Nibs sent
me over with It. She's all right, Mr..
Baxter, all TO the good. Swell locker
kinder blonde, and"
did you see her when she opened
the telegram"
Sure. Wasn't l standing right
there?"
"Ere-was there any answer. Jim.
mie?'
Jimmie squinted reflectiyely.
Il forget" he said hopelessly.
Baxter did not smile. He handed
over another dollar.
please know" he remarked.
"She wired back, Doubtful. I'm
writing.
HUH" said Baxter.
"It's the novelty of the thing" he
assured himself later as he hurriedly
crossed the beach walk towards the
Atterbury cottage. He suddenly had
recalled a pressing engagement with
Hal Atterbury, youngest hope of the
house. Hal would back him up. More,
he would comprehend perfectly the
interest which the situation held for
Belding banner., 1910-12-01

Rheumatism. Neuralgia and Sore
Throat will not live under the same roof
with Hamlins Wizard Oil. the best of
all remedies for the relief of all pain.
Belding banner., 1910-12-01

Rumor is a spark at first. then a
fire. then a coniagration. and then
ashes.-W. II. Shaw.
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The charm of the unattainable is
long drawn out
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WEIGHED ONLY 80 POUNDS.
How Severe Case Of Kidney Trouble
Was Finally Conquered.

Byron Bennette, 1913 st. Clair
Ave., East Liverpool, O., says: six
Belding banner., 1910-12-01
"They Shall No More Go Out"

They shall no more go out" o ye
Who speak earth's farewell through your
tears.
Who see your cherished ones go forth.
And come not back through weary years;
There Is a place-there Is a shore.
From which they shall go out no more.
They shall no more go out O ye
Whose friends have journeyed farther
yet
Whose loved will not return again
For all your pleading and regret;
They wait you at the sheltered door
From which they shall go out no more.
No chariot wheel rolls from those gates,
No bridled steed impatient stands.
No stately caravans move forth.
To cross through silent desert lands.
No swelling SAIL no dropping oar.
Rejoice! They shall go out no more.
Kate Tucker Goode.
Belding banner., 1910-12-01

There's some mistake" said Bax-
ter, but he did not hand back the tel
egram.
Jimmie, curly-haired Jimmie, prince
of the bells" at the Carlton, waited
for Mr. Baxter to satisfy his curiosity
to its utmost.
Baxter read the brief message
again. 1t was delicious in its brevity
and succinct humor.
Frances Baxter,
THE Carlton,
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Why Rent a Farm

and b . compelled TO pay to your landlord most
of your hard-earned profts7 Own your own
farm. Secure a Free Homestead In
Wsyy Manitoba, Saskatchewan or
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-10-26
OCONEE Or ANDERSON?
"Voter" Does Not = hink Many Want
to Leave Oconcc.

Pendleton, Oct. 25.---Editor Keo-
wee Courier: Our people have been
and are satisfied with their condition.
Each section Of Pickens and Oconee
which some wish to move to Anuer-
son is up-to-date as far as schools,
churches, roads and bridges are con-
cemed. This territory in the pro-
posed change has more up-to date
roadways and iron bridges than any
other nine miles square in the State
Of South Carolina, and our schools
are as good as afforded anywhere
Why should any Of us listen to our
nearby neighbors who wish to have
us join them? ! understand that q
few Of lis have been doing the
county out Of taxes for some time,
in both sections Of Oconee and Pick
ems. Anderson as a rule plucks her
taxes, and we can rest assured Oco-
nee will get them from now on We
all understand that the only cause
assigned in the petition for removal
was that we could get better roads If
located in Anderson II we had been
as prompt to pay our taxes as we
have been to try to discredit Oconee
management we could have used
some Of the taxes that Oconee VIII
never get on those roads, and we
COulu nave naQ all LnlS llme IS. m
provements equal to any in the State.
There have been a few persuaded by
outsiders who never gave the propo-.
sition thought with exception OF
"the glorious removal" We have
considered the matter over and now
see 1t Is mistake to go to Ander-
son, as we have as good regulations
and accommodations. in Oconee as we
will get In the State
If there Is citizen among us not
content to live in Oconee, "let him
take up his bed and walk to Ander-
son or anywhere he may wish. am
sure Oconee Is not dependent upon
any who do not wish to stay within
her borders. ] don't think there is
one among us. -
After due consideration we feel
that 1t is shame that we have al
lowed the matter to come out before
the public. But wise men make mis-
takes and change their minds; 9TH
ers never change. Nevertheless we
are going to vote on the question,
but we will remain in Oconee, and
hope there will not be many who wish
to leave. as they will have to pick up
and go by themselves. Don't pay att
tention to outsiders. Consider your
own freedom here in Oconee; not
how proud Anderson would be OF us,
but how proud we are to be in Oco-
nee. Voter.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-10-26
AN INTERESTING PROGRAM.
lntcrdenominational Sunday School
Convention OF Wagener township.

y r . Pr Z.
G This very interesting meeting VIII
be held In the Lutheran church at
Walhalla on the Sd of November.
This Is the fourth annual convention.
and 1t Is desired that it be the best
yet held. Let every Sunday school
In the township be represented by
delegates chosen from its teachers,
who will be present with pencil! and
tablet ready to take something back
with them to their schools. There
is only. one other township in the
county (Center) at work in an in
terdenominational association. q Let
each Of us try to make ours the best,
and, by the good we receive lin COM
triumphS lead the other townships to /
follow. Be sure to elect your dele
gates next Sunday and send them
preparedDto do their part
a cordial invitation Is extended to
the public to come and enjoy tho
good program, which follows.
Time--Thursday, November Sd,
1910, at Lutheran church, Walhalla.
9.30-Devotional exercises; en-
rollment of members; tabulation OF
reports. @
4 10 &, m.---The Consecrated
Teacher, by Rev. G. NJ. Wilcox.
S0--The Adult Glass. by Rev.
A. e. Driggers. ~
1100-The Missionary Feature or
the Sunday School, by Rev. I. u. Nc
David.
11.30-The Cradle Roll, by Miss
Alice Strongi appointing commits
tees, etc.
Recess for dinner, 12 M. 20 / D. IN.
l p. m.--Song service. lHf .
80 p. m.-Round table, by T.. G..
Lavender.
& q. m.-My Difficulty In Sunday
School Work, by every Sunday school
worker Leader, Prof. II. w. Keitt.
2.30 p. m.--Sunday School Music.
by Rev. Is. j. Woodward
to 4 D. Miscellany
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-10-26
AIRsHIP AND MASTERS LOST.
America ii Not Heard from Since DC.
tObcr 18th. \

ST. Louis, Oct! "a The balloon
America ii, the only one Of the in
ternational entrants which has not
yet reported as landing, passed over
Thompsonville, Mich, Tuesday, Oc-
tober IS, according to message re-
ceived this morning by the Aero Club
Of ST. Louis.
The America II, according to
Northrop's message, followed the
course, OF the Azurea and the Helve-
tia. The former landed SO miles
northeast Of Biscotasing, Ont, and
latter near Villemarie, Ont.
The receipt of the message revived
the hope Of the Aero Club officials
that Hawlew and Post are alive and
now 1t is only a question OF getting
them to civilization.
Great Anxiety FcIt--No News Yet.
New York. Oct. 25.--Lines of
searchers extending into the wilds Of
Canada sent no word to-day of Alan
r. HaWley, and Augustus Post, who
sailed In the balloon America II,
from ST. Louis. October H., and have
not been heard from since shortly
after The start.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-10-26
"A Lyccun Course.

A lyceun course will be put on at
Pitchford's Hall during the winter
months. There willNGe five attrac-
tons, each one entertaining and in
structive. All attractions~a guar
anteed to be first class. N,, X. -<
The proceeds will be for the bene-
fit Of the Athletic and Oratorical AS.
sociations Of the Walhalla Graded
School. A season ticket can be had
for 50 for each adult, or 81 for any
pupil of the schools. Family tickets
can be had at reasonable rates.
The first attraction will be "The
Boston Lyrics" musical trio, who
will appear Wednesday, November 8.
| shall endeavor to see that the
citizens Of Walhalla are entertained
and not disappointed by an inferior
line Of attractions.
/ hope as many as can will take
advantage of this opportunity and
by so doing, help the school and It's
pupils. Respectfully,
Fl. w. Gasque, 5upt.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-10-26
NEW REPUBLICAN, PARTY.
Movement Set on Foot and Delegates
ChOsenS to State Meeting. Il.

Yesterday morning a meeting was
held in the Court House looking to
the organization Of white Republic
can party in Oconee county as a
branch Of the proposed white Repub-
lican party of South Carolina. The
meeting was veryNN we'll attended,
about twenty being present
The meeting was Ncalled to order
by A. G. Merrick, who stated the OBJ
ject, andiC, Il. Gray, OF, Westminster,
was elected chairman OF the meet
ing. o. w. Pitts, Of Westminster,
was elected secretary.
Tomorrow the State meeting will
be held In Columbia to effect the per-
manent State organization, and great
things are expected from this meet
ing by the adherents to the princi-
pies and policies of the Republican
party, who have come to realize the
necessity Of an absolute white Re-
publican party If anything Is to be
accomplished so far as that party is
concerned In the South, Delegates
to this convention in Columbia were
chosen, each having an alternate, as
follows: j. II. Barnett, G. e. Gray,
delegates; w. II. Cox, o. w. Pitts,
alternates.
Those who lead in the movement
feel that the time is ripe for the or
slnization Of a white Republican
party in South Carolina The move
ment over the State seems also to be
OF no small following greater in
fact, in other sections than in Oco-
nee. 1t Is the purpose Of the new
movement. SO we are informed, to
organize this party on strictly white
mems lines, with no negro affiliation
and with no appeal to the negro vote.
AS 1t has been expressed, they wish
to have two white parties, In both of
which the whole people can have
confidence, and for whom all can
have full respect, and from such. a
condition they feel that great benefit
will ultimately come to the State at
large, not only locally, but in nation-
al affairs as we'll.
The meeting yesterday was harmo-
nious, and those who attend the State
meeting as delegates will return to
Oconee to report the results of the
larger meeting to those interestedin
the county organization.
The outcome OF the meeting in Cox
lnmbia tomorrow will be watched
with interest not only by those con-
aected with the new movement, but
by those Of Democratic persuasion as
those of Democratic persuasion as
well. Somewhat similar movements
have heretofore been made but on
these occasions the |black and tans"
have gotten control Of the situation
to so great an extent that the "lily
whites were compelled to separate
themselves from the dominant fac
ton. This time, however, 1t is GER
tain the nrime moverc claim RI 70
suit In the Organization of what may
truly and honestly be termed a re-
spectacle Republican party, and that
the respectable wing will hereafter
be the controlling one.
There Is no questioning the fact
that such an organization Will de-
velop much greater strength than the
party has ever mustered under the
old regime, and to-morrow's work in
the convention will be OF vast inter
est to the general public.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-10-26

interest is being taken in the race by
the school and interested friends,
and there will doubtless be big
crowd to witness 1t.
Miss Marie Isbell, Of Walhalla, Is
visiting the family OF j. N. Herndon.
Misses Carrie Hunter, May Hamil-
ton, Susie Bell, Stella Fincannon and
Others will visit Greenville Thursday.
Mrs. j. T. S. Hopkins, of the coun-
ty, Is visiting relatives here.
The Seneca German Club gave a
dance Thursday night last, which was
well attended, and greatly enjoyed
by the dancing contingent.
The pleasant purgative effect ex-
pcrienced by all who use Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets,
and the healthy condition OF the
body and mind which they create
makes one feel joyful Sold by DR..
J. w. Bell, Walhalla, G. w. Wick
life, West Union.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-10-26
Sunday school Convention.

At the meeting Of the township
executive committee a few days ago
the date for holding the next Inter
denominational Sunday Sschool Con-
vention was set for Thursday, No
vember Sd. This movement is
growing over the entire country, and
the good that Is being done Is not
hard to recognize. 1t is power that
cannot be exerted in any other way,
and we confidently expect that this
will be the very best meeting for
WAGNER township that has yet been
held. In order to be sure that it Is
the best, let every one begin now to
make arrangements to be there. Do
not think because you are not dele
gate that you are not wanted. Come
and be one of us and probably you
can do us good whether we can do
you any or not.
The dinner Is to be spread picnic
style, SO let every one Interested in
Sunday schools and their work come
prepared to stay all day and make it
one to be remembered in the Sabbath
schools Of Wagener township.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-10-26
Local Clippings.
(Trih,,po 0Etb

The marriage of Miss Ida Dean
Poore, second daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. II. d. Poore, to Geo. A. Moore,
a former pastor Of The Christian
church, will be solemnized at the
home of the brides parents to-mor-
row morning at II o'clock.
The town council at its meeting
last night decided not to allow the
shooting of fireworks on any of the
streets of Westminster next Christ
mas. This was done to prevent dyna-
mite shooting
Ernest Barton, son Of j. I. Bar
ton, Of Townville, died at the Johns
Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, last
week, following an operation for tu-
NOR Of the brain. Mr.. Barton was
an excellent young man. He was 80
years old and unmarried. The news
Of his death was a shock to his
friends.
Married, on Sunday, October 23d,
by Rev. j. Fl. Ayers, Miss Corrie
Davis to Burt Cain.
The 3-year-old boy Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed. Whitfield, who reside at the Oco-
nee Cotton MILL was accidentally
struck In the head with an axe on
last Thursday at noon by an older
brother The two little fellows were
at play, and the older one was dig
ging In the ground with an axe, when
the younger one ran under 1t. A
cash about four inches long was cut
in It's head, which necessitated seye-
raj .itches. DR.. Strickland attended
the little fellow, and at last accounts
he was doing we'll.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-10-26
( The RULES AND REGULATIoNs
Oconce's Wheat, Oats and Corn Con-
test, 1911, Offered by Union.

Following are the rules governing
the contest and awarding Of prizes
for wheat, oats and corn for the
seIl Any : a finer. resident of oconee
county, NAY enter the contest for
any one pr more Of the prizes, as
herein provided for, by paying an
entrance fee Of one dollar per acre.
The acre may be laid off in any
form desired in a single lot, either
In bottom or upland, and the con-
testants for wheat and oats must en-
ter and have their acre laid off be-
fore the 1st day Of February, 1911;
the contestal IS for the corn prizes
must enter aud have their acre laid
off before the first day of May, 1911;
off by surveyor designated by the
committee and paid for by contest
ant.
All contestants will be required to
make affidavit, in form prescribed by
the committee, as to the number Of
pounds of wheat ..Woats, threshed in
signed b ,49ft and S"td the alau' party 20 wbe De
=, y. .e&&.iiissSSte it, and file the same with
the chairman Of the committee on
or before the 18th day of July, 1911.
The committee will award the prizes
on the first day Of August, or as
soon thereafter as practicable.
The committee will appoint sub
committee for each corn contestant
to supervise the harvesting and
weighing Of the corn, and the con-
testant and the subcommittee will
be required to make afidavit as to
how much gathered in the shuck,
and how much shelled corn, by
weight, obtained from one hundred
pounds In the shuck Of average
corn, taken from the heap after all
Is gathered, and file the same with
lthe chairman Of the committee on
yr before the 10th day of November,
1911. The committee will award
the prizes in corn contests on the
18th day Of November, or as socn
thereafter as practicable.
Each special contribution will go
to the contest specified by the con-
tributor
The prize funds in each contest
will be divided as follows:
= First prize, 80 per cent.
Second prize, 25 per cent
Third prize, 20 per cent.
Fourth prize, s per cent.
felFifth prize, 0 per cent
'he county committee shall have
&s@fl power to settle all disputes or
controversies, If any should arise,
and to award all prizes.
Contributions are solicited for
each Of these contests.
All contestants are required to
send their names to the chairman OF
the committee, IT, Y. Chalmers, Wal
halla, r. r. d. No. Q. Also send en-
trance fees by April 1st, 1911.
Any person not complying with
: the above rules will be ruled out.
II. Y. Chalmers, Chairman,
A. Fl. Ellison,
J. Fl. Barnett,
II. 70. Davis,
T. d. Alexander, Committee.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-10-26
HIGHLAND NEWS BRIEFS.
A Unique Party at Which Five OF the
Guests were Over 10.

Richland, Oct. 2i.--Special: Issa-
quena Sunshine Society met last Sun
day afternoon at Rock Springs
church and elected the following Off
GERS for the coming year: Mrs j. p.
Blackwell, president; Mrs w. c..
Foster, vice president, and Mrs. J.D.
Shanklin, treasurer. Miss Cornelia
Foster was reelected secretary.
l.. NJ. Berry spent last Tuesday IN
Greenville on business.
Mrs. S. n. Hughs and children left
last Wednesday morning for an ex-
tended visit to her brothers, who re-
side IN Arkansas.
Mesdames Cunningham and Meens
and children, of Greenville, spent the
weekend at the home OF l.. M. Berry.
Charles Ballenger returned 10
Greenville Wednesday after ten
days visit to homefolks at this place.
Mrs. Lucy Burriss left Saturday
Tor a several weeks visit in Ander-
son.
Mrs NJ. II. Hughs and Miss Lille
Hughs, OF Walhaila, spent Tuesday
in Richland and attended the quilt
ing at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. w
H. Hughs Wednesday.
j. p. Striblihg, as delegate from
Rfchland church, attended synod at
Newberry several days during the
past week
The hiefoeveDt Of the past week
was an "old fashioned quilting"
given by Mrs. w. ri. Hughs. AS the
guests arrived they were Mshered
into the different quilting rooms and
set busily to work. 1t was hard to
tell which worked the faster the
needles or the tongues. Sufficient to
say, however, that nice quilting was
done and many topics were dis
cussed. After quilting for some
time the guests answered to "roll
CALI and as the names were called
the guests were ushered into the
dining room, where sumptuous
feast was spread At the first table
the grandmOthers were seated, Ia in
number, three Of them being great
grandmothers, and two Of them be-
inS past four score. The second con
sisted of the mothers, and at the
third were the maids, old and young.
There were over forty plates served.
This part of the program was very
much enjoyed by al. Such pies and
things! Mrs. Hughs was assisted by
Misses Ada WHY, Marion Coe and
Fredda Hughs. After dinner the la
NA>o 81 W WIN III cdIl0Sl ana Quilt
ed five quilts. One pleasant feature
of the occasion was the number of
elderly ladies present, four Of them
being past rs and two past so. In
the afternoon a quilting club was or
ganized, the object Of which is to
help each other do their quilting and
have social meeting, too. Each
member is to carry her own lunch
the hostess ONLY being allowed to
furnish hot coffee. The Quilting VIII
long be remembered by all who were
present as a most enjoyable day.
Quite a little party of the younger
set visited in Westminster Saturday
afternoon-M Misses Lola Wyly, Grace
and Marion Werner, Selma and Fay
Driver, Willie Mcdonald, Vera Coe,
Edith Foster, Lula WHY, Carrie Nc
Mahan, Nettie Hubbard, and Masters
John Werner, Jenie McMahan and
Wayne WHY
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-10-26
1t is in time Of sudden mishap O,

1t Is in time Of sudden mishap or
accident that Chamberlain Lini-
ment can be relied upon to take the
place Of the family doctor, who can
not always be found 1T the moment.
Then 1t Is that Chamberlain Lini-
ment is never found wanting. In
cases Of sprains, cuts, wounds and
bruises Chamberlain's Llniment
takes out the soreness and drives
away the pain. Sold by Seneca
Pharmacy; l.. G. Martin, Clemson
College.