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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-01-05

tastefully arranged, giving a delight
full Christmas air that, with all the
delicious refreshments, charmed the
little girls of Mrs. Carter's class.
The evening was given over to the
boys Of Mr.. Carter's class, and they
enjoyed games and fireworks till time
for call to the spacious dining
room, where an abundance Of viands
were served.
lla Wilson entertained Friday
evening in honor Of Misses Dit
White, Of Greenville; Josephine Dun
bar, of Newberry; Nellie Rae and
Annie Wilson, of Austell, Ga. A
happy evening was spent by the
young folk. After games and music
dainty refreshments were served
Arthur, Cobb spent last week very
delightfully."- In Greenville, Ala.
Mrs. Reid Leathers, of Kansas
City, is spending a month here with
relatives. Mr.. Leathers spent Christ
mas here with his wife and his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Leathers.
Miss Emma Acker, of Greenville
is visiting friends in town.
Neville McJunkin has returned
from Christmas visit to his uncle,
j. j. Neville, of Atlanta.
Mrs. Durant and two children, of
Georgia, spent Christmas with her
sister, Mrs. Lewis Knox.
Miss Alice Brewer, Of Marietta,
Ga, spent last week with her friend,
Miss Sue Perkins.
Miss Sue DAILY, Of Seneca, visited
friends here last week.
Miss Irene Mile. visited Miss
Henrietta Werner, OF RIchland, re-
Gently.
Mrs. Minnie Finley Lawrence, of
Calhoun, spent Christmas with her
parents near town.
Mrs. Claude Burrlss, OF Richland,
spent several days with Miss Rosa
Mcdonald recently. s.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-01-05
\. SOUTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY s. 1910
A MESSAGE TO THE FARMERS.
Dir. Knapp's Address at Greenville on
E.ss %h January 18th.

Washington, d. c., Jan. 3.-Spe-
cial: A great deal of interest has
been manifested editorially anu 9TH
erwise, throughout the South, IN the
coming tour of DR.. Seaman A. Knapp,
of the Department of Agriculture, in
January, and many inquiries have
been received by him, asking what
topics he Will discuss on this journey.
DR.. Knapp has very kindly consent
ed to furnish the press, and through
the press the farmers, with the sub
jects of his addresses.
At Greenville, S. c., where he will
speak on January 18th, at 12 O. clock
M, his topic will be THE Making Of
a Great Common People in the Ru-
raj Districts" His object in this ad-
dress is to impress upon the farmers
Of South Carolina some definite line
of work, which, If constantly fol-
lowed, will make South Carolina with
all It's natural resources, great
State, in which the rural masses will
be prosperous.
The same general method will be
pursued in the addresses IN the sew
eral States, outlining in each such
policies as are most important and
applicable to the rural population.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-01-05
From Rural Westminster.

Westminster, r. f. D. No. Q, Jan.
3.-Special: We have had some very
cold weather. The thermometer reg
istered s above zero last Thursday
morning.
Christmas passed off very quietly
here
Miss ELLA Vissage, of Walhalla, vis-
tied here during the holidays.
j. l.. Holley, Of Seneca, spent sew
eral days here recently. Mr.. Holley
Is foreman Of the Seneca Oil Mill.
j. A. Perkins Is in Columbia. He
has gone there for treatment.
Miss NADIA Watkins, Of Westmin-
ster, visited here recently.
J. w. Hanserd. of near Oakway,
has moved to the Simpson farm,
where he expects to engage in farm
ing this year.
The First Westminster Baptist
Sunday school organized last Sunday
with w. l.. O'Kelley superintendent.
A prosperous New Year to The
Courier and all its readers. *"s
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-01-05
GEORGE S. OGG RESIGNS.
VIII Leave COnstabulary Force for
Private Detective Work.
columbia State.)


Geo. S. Ogg, for number Of years
connected with the police department
OF Columbia, and more recently
dispensary constable under Governors
Hayward and Ansel, has purchased
half interest in the High Point De-
tectiVe Agency, and will move the
headquarters to this city. Mr.. Ogg
will be the general manager.
Mr.. Ogg has always enjoyed the
confidence Of the people of Column
bia, and has been regarded as man
of probity and integrity. He makes
the statement that he will engage in
straight, honest, legitimate busi-
ness" and the services of his bureau
may be had at any time by individ-
uals, firms or corporations. Mr.. Ogg
has sent in his resignation as con-
stable to Governor Ansel.
When on the police force as patrol
man few years ago, Policeman Ogg
had the distinction of arresting the
mayor Of the city for violating the
bicycle ordinance. He did not remain
on the force very long thereafter
Prior to that time, in 1892, he had
served as n detective, and, when he
quit to go into the saw mill business,
he received letter of endorsement
signed by Mayor f. w. McMaster and
every member of council and by every
bank in the city. 55,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-01-05
A Wild Blizzard Raging

brings danger, suffering-oftend death
to thousands, who take colds,
coughs and Ia grippe-that terror Of
winter and spring. Its danger signals
are stuffed up nostrils, lower part
Of nose sore, chills and fever, pain
in back Of head, and throat-grip-
ping cough. When grip attacks, as
you value your life, don't delay get
ting DR.. Kings New Discovery. zone
bottle cured me-" writes A. l.. Dunn,
Of Pine Valley, Miss, "after being
laid up three weeks with grip" For
sore lungs, hemorrhages. coughs,
colds, whooping cough, bronchitis,
asthma, 1t Is supreme. Soc and ST..
Guaranteed by all druggists.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-01-05
ToXaway Local Items.

ToXaway, Jan. 3.-Special: Tig
Stewart and sister, Miss Artie, have
been visiting relatives and friends on
the Georgia side for some time.
Miss Rose Belle Davis, Of Vest
minister, spent the past week with
Miss Evie Duke, who is now visiting
friends in and around Westminster.
Mrs. s. G. Smith Is on the sick list.
Her many friends hope to see her out
again soon.
Mrs. Ollie Smith visited her sister,
Mrs. Adams, of Oak Grove, recently.
Arthur Smith is wearing smile.
There Is boy at his home. A. B.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-01-05
Notes from Mount Dale.

Mount Dale, Jan. 3.-Special: The
box supper. at this place during the
holidays was great success.
Mr.. Edgens, Of Walhalla, has NOV
ed to our section, and he and his fam
gily are heartily welcomed.
I Miss Annie Waters, Of Central, is
Visiting Miss Ludie Nicholson.
VIII Fowler, who recently moved
from Walhalla to p. A. Weloh's place,
has been confined to his bed with
rheumatism. He has been in bed
three weeks. He is, however, i'm
proving, and his many friends hope
for his speedy recovery. NJ. l..
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-01-05

The busiest and mightiest little
thing that ever was made is Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
They do the work whenever you re-
quire their aid. These tablets change
weakness into strength, listlessness
into energy, gloominess into joyous
ness. Their action Is so gentle one
don't realize they have taken a pur-
gative. Sold by DR.. ]. w. Bell, Wal
halla; c. w. Wickliffe, West Union
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-01-05
Items from Retreat.

Retreat, Jan. 3.-Special: Palmer
Lemmons, of Westminster, spent the
first Of the week with his sister, Mrs.
j. l.. King.
Irving King and sister. Miss RoXie,
of Pendleton, spent the first Of the
week with the family of e. d. King.
School reopened at this place this
morning.
Mont Gilbert and sister, Miss Re-
becca, OF Avalon, Ga, spent part of
the week with their uncle and aunt,
Mr.. and Mrs. T.. d. King.
Miss Bessie Phillips, oT Martin,
Ga, spent last Wednesday lhd Thurs
day with Miss Viola King.
II. II. Harbin wears a smile-it's n
boy.
Married, at the home of the brides
parents, last Wednesday night, Will
Knox and Miss Maggie Martin.
John King and three daughters, Of
Gross Roads, spent Monday night at
the home Of e. d. King. L.G
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-01-05
Philanthropist Mills Dead.

San Francisco, Jan. 4.--Darius Og-
den Mills, philanthropist and finan-
cier, father Of Mrs. Whitelaw Reid,
director in many corporations, died
at his winter home near here last
night OF heart disease. He was "a
years Old
Mr.. Mills was born IN West Salem,
Westchester county, New York, in.
1926. He was educated at North
Salem and at Mount Pleasant Acad.
emy, Sing Sing, N. Y. %
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-01-05

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Is
not a common, everyday cough mix
ture. Ii is merltorious remedy for.
all the troublesome and dangerous
complications resulting from cold in
the head, throat, chest or lungs. Sold
by Seneca Pharmacy; l.. C. Martin,
Clemson College.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-01-05

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
never ,disappoints those who use 1t
for obstinate coughs, colds and irri-
tations of the throat and lungs. IL
stands unrivalled as a remedy for all
throat and lung diseases. Sold by
The Seneca Pharmacy; l.. 9. Martin,
Clemson College,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-01-05

On last Sunday the congregation
at the Presbyterian church enjoyed
the singing OF r.. Wales Lowery, who
sang a solo at the morning service,
and a duet with Miss Ethel Kirkpat.
rick at night. Both were beautifully
rendered. M, ". s..
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-01-05
Brothers Burned in Cabin.

New Florence, Pa, Jan. 4.--John
and Daniel Utsler, brothers, 85 and
80 years, respectively, were burned
to death to-day in fire which de-
stroyed their little one-room log
cabin, located in Indiana county, near
this place.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-01-05
A Wrctched Mistake

to endure the Itching, painful dis
tress of piles. There's no need to-
Listen: 81 suffered much from piles" "
writes VIII A. Marsh, Of Siler City,
N. c., "till ! got a box Of Bucklen s
Arnica Salve, and was soon cured. "
Burns, bOils, ulcers, fever sores, &C.
zema. cuts, chapped hands, chill
blains, vanish before 1t. Csc. at all
druggists
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-01-05

Have You weak throat? If so,
You cannot be too careful. You can
not begin treatment too early. Each
cold makes you more liable to ano-
ther, and the last is always the
harder TO cure. Ii you will take
Chamberlain Cough Remedy at the
outset you will be saved much trou-
Bile. Sold by Dr.. j. W. Bell, Wal
halla; G. w. Wickliffe, West Union.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-16
The Cause of Colds
Good Advice Regarding the
Prevention Of Coughs
and Colds

people would only fortify and strengthen
the system the majority of cases of coughs. colds
ana pneumonia might be avoided These troubles
are frequently due to weakness, which nroduces
catarrhal condition Of the mucous membrane
"nich ID an internal skin Of the body Whom
tnis skin IL weakened 1t becomes easily infected
WIN germs which cause many Of the diseases
10 which flesh is heir. Healthy mucous NOM
pranes are essential safeguards OF the bodv,s
general health.
we have remedy which we honestly believe
70 De unsurpassed In excellence for the preyen
ton OF coughs, colds and all catarrhal conditions
IL ls the prescription Of a famous nhvsician
VINO has an enviable reputation Of thirty wears
OF cures gained through the use Of this cormul.
we promise to make no charge for the medicine
should 1t fail to do we claim We urge
everybody who has need Of such a medicine to
try Rexall Mucu-Tone.
1t stands to reason that we could not afford
to make such statements and give our own per-
sonai guarantee to this remedy II we were not
prepared TO prove the reasOnableness Of our
claim in every particular. and we see no reason
why any one should hesitate to accept our offer
and try IT. We have two sizes Of RexalI Mucu-
Tone. prices 80 cents and $1.0O. Sometimes
50-cent bottle is sufficient to give marked relief
As general thing the most chronic case is re-
liered with an average Of three large bottles
You can obtain Rexall Remedies In Washington
D. c.. only at stores-the Rexall stores,
O'Donnell's pharmacies. 904 st. NV, Wis.
ave. and NJ st. NV, Sd st. and Pa. ave. s.e.,
Wis ave. and st. NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-16
INDOOR ATHLETIC MEET.
Colored School Children to Compete
in Athletic Contests.

To arouse enthusiasm among the
members OF the Public School Athletic
League for Colored Children. plans for
which were completed at the second
meeting Of teachers and interested per-
sons at the NJ Street High School yes
terday afternoon, the holding Of large
indoor athletic meet Is planned by the
executive committee.
The meet. as outlined by the. members
of the executive committee, will be held
in Convention Hall, February or March,
and will be larger than any athletic
meet ever before held for the colored
children of this city. All members OF
the league will be eligible. In order
to insure its success, the executive COM
mittee will cooperate with the Colored
Teachers' Benefit and Annuity Associ-
alton and the Interscholastic Associ-
The executive committee, which was
elected at the general meeting yester-
day. includes ]. G. Bruce, A. 4. savoy,
Miss M L. Jordan. n. G. Douglass ana
Benjamin Washington.
Members of the committee TO take
charge Of games in the high schoois
were chosen as follows: Miss A. !.
Turner, G. D. Houston. S. E. compton,
G. Henry Murray. E. B. Henderson. j.
L. Chestnut and A. p. Lewis.
Each school will have its own
league under this plan and Will elect
it's own officers. Many Of the scnoois
have already applied for admission 10
the big league.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-16
ACoUITTAL Is DIRECTED.
Justice Does Not Think Charge OF
Forgery Is Proved.

Chief Justice Clabaugh. in Criminal
Court No. 2, today directed the acquittal
of Morris Robinson, jointly indicted with
David j. Simon on charge OF forgery.
The jury was considering its verdict as
to Simon at a late hour this afternoon.
1t was alleged that the men June IL
last presented and cashed at the banking
house OF the American Security and Trust
Company two travellers checks of $50
which, it is claimed, had been stolen from
the payee to whom they were issued. 1t
was charged the owners name was
erased from the checks and the name of
J. NJ. Cohen substituted.
Attorneys w. E. Ambrose and J. A.
O'Shea, for the defendants, in moving
an acquittal. pointed out that the govern
ment's testimony failed to show that Rob-
inson had any connection with the al
legged altering or cashing of the checks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-16
STUART MAY CONTEST.
Claims Illegal Votes Were Cast in
Ninth Virginia District.

: ROANOKE. Va, November 16.-Henry
C. Stuart, democratic candidate for Con-
gress from the ninth Virginia district at
last Tuesdays election, gave out state
n1ent here last night in which he de-
cfares that while on the face of the re-
turns his, opponent. c. B. Slemp, repub-
liean,. has q majority Of 217, it has been
brought to his notice, on evidence so
strong as to demand serious attention.
that many illegal votes, were cast for
and counted for Mr.. Slemp, and. he will
ask a full investigation of the election
by the democratic district committee.
which meets Saturday of next week.
He says he then will hold himself sub
ject. to the advice and Instructions OF
this committee on the question of whether
or not he will make a formal contest
for the seat.before the House, of Repre-
seutatives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-16
SMALL SUMS SOLICITED;
NONE WILL Be REJECTED
lppeaI by the Fairgrounds
Management for Additional
Contributions.
Help the Fairgrounds.

The Washington Playground AS
ISOLATION appeals to the public for
financial help in order that 5000
may be raised to make possible the
use of the Fairgrounds by the chill
dren each week day during Novem-
Der and Saturdays and holidays
during December, January. Febru-
airy and March and week days dur
ing April. May and June. 1911. Dur
ing the week ending October 10 the
daily average attendance on the
eight municipal Fairgrounds now
open was 1855. The Fairgrounds
have never been more completely
equipped or popular.
At meeting of the board OF d.
rectors held October 81 it was re-
luctantly ordered that the play
grounds be closed SaturdcS. Mo-
vember II. unless sufficient sum
was available by that time for
their maintenance during the re-
mainder of the fiscal year.
Because of the progress made. at
a meeting held November II, this
date was extended to December 1.
Checks should be made payable
to John B. Sleman, treasurer, and
mailed to room 515 Metropolitan
Bank building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-16
HORSES FALL INTO WATER.
Fireboat Helps to Rescue Animals
From Peril.

When the fireboat Firedehter responded
to an urgent call this morning from the
foot of 18th street southwest its crew
was not confronted with conhagration'
but demand to help pull four horses out
of q ten-foot pool Of water. the team De-
longed to W. w. Riley and was driven
by Major Scott. 1t was attached to dirt
wagon. When the fireboat and police
arrived thew found the horses up to their
necks in water, and the wagon submerg-
ed. Two other horses used by the driver
to rescue his own team met the rate OF
rho others. After much difficulty, the
four horses and wagon were rescued from
Contractor Riley is engaged in filling
the space between the Office of the White
Oak Coal Company and the retaining
wall. Water inside the wall is ten feet
deep The driver in backing his horses
let them go too far. The call to the Fire
fighter stated a fire had started IN the
property of the coal company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-16
LEHIGH WANTS STOCK LISTED,
Officers of Company Directed to
Make Application,

PHILADELPHIA. November 16.-The
directors Of the Lehigh Valley railroad, at
meeting at the general offices Of the
corporation in this city today, directed
the officers of the company to make ap-
plication for the listing of the stock of
the railroad on the New York Stock Ex-
change. Certain interests Of the company
have been trying for several years to
have the stock listed in New York.
( No announcement was made relative to
the next dividend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-16
Total Receipts to Date.
SENATOR CARTER BEATEN.
Official Canvass Gives Montana Leg
islature to Democrats.

HELENA, Mont, November 16.-Elec-
ton canvassing boards in Butte, Helena
and Philipsburg finished their labors yes
terday and the result was a net gain OF
a senator and a representative for the
democrats. making the legislature stand
ffty-two democrats and fifty republicans.
The democrats may gain still another
vote or two.
The leading democratic candidates for
Senator Carter's seat are w. G. Conrad,
millionaire banker, land and mining
man; T. ]. Walsh. a wealthy lawyer: w.
A. Clark, former senator: c. j. Kelly,
chief counsel for the Amalgamated Cop
per Company, and C. s. Hartman. de-
feated candidate for representative.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-16
LODGE LOSES ANOTHER VOTE.
Senator Now Lacks a Majority in
Massachusetts Legislature.

BOSTON. November Ex-senator Lodge
lost another vote in the legislature in the
Boston recount yesterday. Representa-
tive Leonard5G. Roberts of ward "a had
been declared elected by one vote over
his democratic opponent, Thomas P. Cur
tin. but he was really defeated. Senator
Lodge now lacks one vote for re-elec-
ton IL the republican members who have
declared against him remain. firm and
the democrats are united against him..
One feature OF the canvass Is the
unanimity with which leading repub-
ifcans mentioned by the opposition have
come out to advocate the reelection OF
the senator
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-16
VOTES ARE THROWN OUT.
Canvassing Boards Returns Elect
Democrat in Wisconsin District.

MARINETTE, Wis, November 1B.-The
canvassing board Of Marinette country.
by a vote Of to 1, has refused to adj
init the thirty-four alleged straight re-
publican votes In the second ward which
were missed by the election inspectors.
This leaves Thomas F. Konop (democrat)
q majority Of five in the ninth congress
sional district.
1t Is believed by some, however, that
on q recount OF the vote the Marinette
votes will be given to Kusternann (re-
publican). and that the contest will
finally be carried to the House OF Repre-
sentatives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-16
Huston's Name Used

1.-The president Of this company Is a
former treasurer of the United States
and understands thoroughly the value of
cooperation in all matters pertaining to
and guaranteeing securities"
Prior to the receipt of this letter, wit
ness stated, he had never heard of the
Enterprise Company.
Witness said he had undertaken to have
the stock guaranteed in some manner
without securing a company's guarantee
When he had advised Dufour Of the
notification from the Enterprise Company.
Mr.. Swan said, he received a reply from
Dufour. saying witness would have to Sc
lect the trust company to do the guar
anteeing, as Dufour would only under
take the sale on a strictly 5 per cent
basis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-16
Elected by One Vote.

FORT MADISON, Iowa, November 16.-
A tie vote in Lee county. Iowa, for
county recorder was broken yesterday
when the recheck Of the poll books
showed discrepancy of one vote in the
second precinct of Fort Madison. The
Official count now shows Fred z. Cham
bers, republican, elected with 1862 votes
over Joseph Hayes. democrat. with 3.50l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-16
Stamps for Conscience Fund.

Six cents worth of two-cent stamps
have been received at the Post Office De-
partment for the conscience fund from a
repentant citizen Of Everett, Wash, who
failed to say why he made the contribu-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-16
Aviator at DISADVANTAGE.

Capt Chambers was impressed with
the fact that Ely was able to launch his
machine while the war vessel was at a
standstill That was a disadvantage to
the aviator. he said. Navy officers had
expected him to leave the ship while it
was in motion and they were somewhat
concerned for fear the war vessel would
run him down in case the airship struck
the water and the impact was sufficient
to disable II. The fact that he was able
to yet under way while the ship stood
motionless added to the qualification Of
the officers aver the success of the expert
ment.