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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-11-01
HAVE ACQUIRED 4 BIG SUIT.
j. j. Fretwcll to Ask Damages o
100000 or More.

Anderson, Oct. 9.-Attorneys for
j. j. Fretwell wealthy banker,
farmer and land owner OF Anderson,
have given notice to the Georgia Rail-
way and Power Company of Atlanta
OF a suit for damages Of more than
100000, which will be brought in
the Federal court this week. Mr..
Fretwell owns Middleton sr % Is on
the Savannah river, which is about
one mile above Gregg shoals, where
the Georgia company owns large
hydro-electric power plant, and he
claims that the Gregg shoals dam has
backed water and caused sediment
to deposit on Middleton shoals, with
the result that the water-power pos
sibilities Of these shoals have been
practically destroyed. The Gregg
shoals plant was owned by the Sa-
vannah River Power Company, which
company was recently absorbed by
the Georgia company. 1t has a capac-
ity Of 5000 horsepower. Middleton
shoals, which have never been devel-
oped, Is said to have a capacity of
about $4,000 horsepower. 1t has
not been definitely decided how much
the suit will be brought for, but it
will not be for less than 100000
and not more than 100000.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-11-01
III PAYS TO BUY FOR CASH.
G. w. & j. E. Bauknight,
Wall1a!la, South Carolina
MERCHANT SHOOTS MERCHANT
Howell Cooper Probably Fatally
Wounded ut Snllcy.

Springfield, S. c., Oct. 2S.-How-
ell w. Cooper, a prominent merchant
of Salley, was shot and probably fa-
tally wounded by Henry II. Corley,
another merchant of that place,
about 8 o'clock last night.
The shooting, which grew out Of
an argument which had taken place
between the two merchants earlier
in the evening, occurred on the street
near the Southern railways water
tank.
Both Cooper and Corley are
chants Of Salley, and are among the
towns leaders in enterprise, both
commanding the respect Of the citi-
zens Of the community.
Realizing the seriousness Of his
wounds Mr.. Cooper, in statement
before notary, gave his version of
the affair, stating that the shooting
was the result Of an argument be-
tween himself and Corlcy in the lat
tcr's store; that after the argument
he, with others, left the store, Cor
ley being in advance. Mr.. COoper
stated that he had borrowed a Ian
tern, and that in order to return il
he was going in the same direction
with Corley; that the latter accused
him of following him, and that he
told Corley he was not following him,
but simply going to return the Dor-
rowed lantern, whcreupon Corley
suddenly opened fire upon him,
shooting him twice, one ball entering
about where the neck and chest meet,
and the other lodging in his abdo-
men, entering from above the right
hip.
on the other hand, Corley has
made a statement in which he says
that Cooper came to his store in a
drunken condition, cursed and abus-
ed him, and drew from his pocket a
pistol; that he shot in self-defense,
as he feared that Cooper would shoot
him as he followed him after leaving
the store.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-11-01
SHOT FAMILY AS THEY SLEPT.
Kills Father-in-IIaw, Wounds Wife
and Her Mother, then Suicides.

Parkersburg, w. Va, Oct. 29.-
Carol l.. James, a railroad conductor
Of this city, shot and killed his fa-
ther-in-law, William Pritchard; prob
ably fatally wounded his mother-in-
law; slightly injured his wife, and
committed suicide to-day at Penns-
boro, w. Va.
James broke into the Pritchard
home and caught his victims while
they slept. He made no effort TO
harm his iour-year-old daughter, who
occupied the bed with her mo, her
and grandmother
The tragedy follows series of
sensational occurrences here, about
six weeks ago, when James shot Sey-
mour Kuhn, of Fairmont, w. Va, a
ellow-railroader, whom he alleged
he had found with his wife at the
James home. Kuhn's injury was
slight. James brought suit for d..
vorce and Mrs. James brought n
counter suit.
During the taking of depositions
In the suits last Monday, Mrs. James
gave evidence which resulted in the
| arrest, two days later, Of her hus-
| band and George Mitter, Of Grafton,
w. Va, an express messenger, on the
| charge OF conspiracy to defraud the
| United States Express Company.
James was TO have received pre-
| liminary hearing next Tuesday on
| the conspiracy charge. 1t Is said that
| he worried greatly over the matter
| and was much embittered against his
wife and her family. 1t Is alleged
that he threatened that he would
'kill the whole PritcharI tribe" and
the shooting to-day was an apparent
effort to fulfill his threat.
| James quietly forced his way into
the Pritchard house at Pennsboro at
2 O'Clock; going to the second floor
he entered the room occupied by his
wife, young daughter and his moth
er-in-law. Without a word he he
gan firing.
The shots were directed at the two
women. One bullet struck Mrs.
Pritchard in the arm and another hit
Mrs. James in the hip.
James then stepped into the next
bed room and saw his father-in-law
rising from his bed. He fired direct
ly into Mr.. Pritchards face. The
ball passed through the mouth, kill
ing him instantly. Returning to the
| other room, James found his wife
gone, but his mother-in-law was still
J there. Twice more he shot her, the
|
right arm. He then went in pursuit
Of his wife. An open rear door in
| dicated the direction in which she
went and he came upon her short
distance from the house. He had
two pistols and pulled the triggers of
each in an attempt to kill her.
Chokcs and Kicks Wife.
The cylinders were empty. Plac-
| =, hn In, L. l.,
caught her by the throat and choked
her. AS the woman sank to the
ground, with her young child hold
ing on to her skirts crying, James
beat and kicked her and fed only at
the approach Of neighbor, who
heard the child's cries.
James ran back to the Pritchard
home, where he reloaded one of the
| revolvers and killed himself
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-11-01
Farmers Meetings Next Week.

] will hold farmers meeting at
the following places next week:
On Thursday night, the 9th, at
1880, at Flat Shoals school house,
and at Red Hill on Saturday night,
the nth, at 7.30.
We are sure that we can got some
good out Of these meetings, and we
trust that they will be well attended.
Grain sowing and fall plowing will
be discussed; also the Importance OF
having organized the Farmers Un-
ion Come, one and all.
NJ. G.. Holland.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-11-01
PLAN REDUCE COTTON ACREAGE
Appeal to Farmers to Hold Remain
der of Present Crop.

New Orleans, Oct. 31.-Resolu-
tions favoring the immediate perfec-
tion Of plans to secure pledges for %
per cent reduction of acreage next
season, and appealing to the farmers
throughout the South to hold every
bale remaining on hand Of the pres
enl seasons crop, were presented to
the Governors Cotton Conference at
the afternoon session, which con-
vened at o'clock. The resolutions
as offered were unanimously adopted.
The Governors present and a citizen
in each cotton growing State arc to
compose a committee to continue the
work started by this conference in
their respective States. The confer
ence then adjourned subject to the
call Of Governor Colquitt.
These were decided to be the most
necessary steps to take for the imme-
diate relief Of the farmer, and the
restoration of cotton to normal
price level.
No upset price for the staple is
stipulated in the resolutions, but the
farmers are assured that If they will
hold the cotton they now have on
hand, indications favor an early in
crease of at least 2 or g cents per
pound. These assurances are based
upon the figures gathered by the Gov
ernors through the State depart
mentS assistance, showing that the
worlds demand for American cotton
almost equals the large government
estimate Of the seasons production.
A resolution was reported endors-
ing the Louisiana State-owned ware
house system and urging its adoption
by other cotton growing States.
Foreign Bankers Proposal.
The proposal submitted to the con-
ference yesterday, at an executive
session, by representatives Of for
eign bankers to finance holding
movement covering 100000 bales
Of the present crop Of cotton, will be
considered privately by the Cover
nOrs and financial advisers
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-11-01

There is little danger from a cold
or from an attack OF the grip eXcept
when followed by pneumonia, and
this never happens when Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy is used. This
remedy has won its great reputation
and extensive sale by its remarkable
cures OF colds and grip and can be
relied upon with implicit confidence.
For sale by all dealers.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-11-01
80 Wagons Haul Farmers Cotton

Rock Hill, Oct 27.-Claude w.
Ratterree, one OF York cOunty's most
extensive planters, came into Rock
Hill this morning with $50 bales Of
cotton, loaded on so wagons. The
procession was a most inspiring one
In spite OF the low price OF the staple,
showing what can be done on York
soil. The wagons were massea on
Main street this afternoon and pho
tograDhed. The cotton was not put
on the market, but was stored and
will be held for a better price
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-11-01
pROGREssIvE OCoNEE SCHOOLS
FbcncZcr District Completes Build
ing-Otl. ~ Districts Combine.

IIbcncZcr District Completes Build
inG-Otl. ~ Districts Combine.
That Oconee's rural schools are
fast entering upon an era OF progress
and advancement is evidenced BY the
fact that EbeneZer School District
has just completed new building
and the next session Of school in that
district will be on the high school
plan.
H. G.. Busch, Of Walhalla. has had
charge Of the work of erecting the
building, and this was completed yes
terday. The cost of the building was
$1,375, and it's dimensions are as
follows: Three rooms 24X32 feet
each, hall 6X32, rear porch 6X2S aud
front porch 6X30 feet. The ceil g
given above is for the building pro-
per, and does not include the paint
ing or desks and fixtures.
EbeneZer district Is to be congrat-
ulated. She will have one Of the
best rural schools in the county.
Three Districts Consolidate.
Bear Swamp, Brewer and Coneross
School Districts have just voted for a
high school, the election having been
practically unanimous for the change
of school system and consolidation of
districts. The building for the ac-
commodation Of the pupils Of this
new high school district will be erect
ed near Marshall Abbott's place and
will be about the same size as that
erected in Ebenezer District. Work
will be begun on this building next
week.
The territory embraced in these
three districts is composed Of some
Of the best citizens OF the county. and
they are awake to the interests Of
education, realizing fully the advant-
ages to be gained by the adoption of
modern methods and a full euuip-
ment. We are glad to note these for
ward steps that are being taken by
our friends in the territory lying in
nearby districts.
These districts, and EbeneZer. will
soon realize that they have moved in
direction that will not only result
in great educational benefits to them
selves, but have added materially to
the value Of their property. Each
step of this kind taken pushes Oco-
nee far forward in the upward move
mcnt OF the State in educational mat
tcrS.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-11-01
ON THE INSIDE, LOOKING OUT.
Oconee Jail Now Holds Thirty-Two
Prisoners for Short Terms.

sual consignment" of prisoners
from the session Of Federal Court Mt
Greenville, every case from this roun-
ty in Uncle Sans Court having re-
suited in conviction, with a sentence
attached in each instance except one
that Of VIM. A. Owens, who was
tried and convicted on a charge Of
violation Of the internal revenue
laws, but was granted new trial
and released on bond for his appear.
ance at the next term of Federal
Court.
The following prisoners are now in
jail serving sentences as a result of
violation of revenue laws:
Pleaded Guilty.
Julius Butt. one month.
Henry G. Brown, two months.
Stephen Blackwell, 6 months and
fine of 5000.
James r. Butt, one month.
Robert Cooper, one month.
Dan G. Cooper, one month.
billiard f.. Carter one month.
Calvin J. Cox, one month.
Noah Norris, one month.
Lacey Norris, one month.
NJ Alonzo Phillips, one month.
Logan Quarles, one month.
VIM. l.. Reid, one month.
Jacob K. Rochester, one month.
Turner Smith, six months and fine
Of $500.
Elias Woodall, two months.
Dederick e. Watkins, one month.
VIM. p. Rochester, two months.
j. Garfield Burrell, two months.
Tried and Convicted.
Louis y. Taylor, one month.
Miles e. Ridley, six months and
fine of 5000.
Jas. c. Ivester, one month and fine
Of 800
Bartley E. Gray, three months and
fine of 5000.
Eight Others in Jail.
There are eight other prisoners in
jail, making in all thirty-two occu-
pants Of cells and "hall room boys.
After to-day there will be but thirty
one, one Of the prisoners terms eX-
piring.
The Pnlmers Released.
Monday j. Balus Palmer, Charles
and Lethia Palmer and Lou Belcher
were released on joint bond of
800 for their appearance in Fede-
raj Courf at the next session on the
charge OF conspiracy against an off,
Ger in the discharge Of his duty.
Bond was made Monday, being sign
ed and justified by II. l.. Brandt, J.
N. Fitzgerald and George w. Will
banks.
Prisoners Attempt to Escape.
Monday evening two prisoners at
tempted to escape, being frustrated
in their work Of digging into the
brick walls about tho window cas-
ings. When noticed one man was
trying the bars at the window, but
they had not made sufficient excava-
ton into the bricks to permit of
tearing out the bars. None Of the
prisoners escaped from the Jail, and
the two who were making the at
tempt to break out did not even es-
cape a good flogging for their trou-
BILE.
Sentence COMMITTED.
We have unofficial information
that the sentence of Wade Cox, con-
victed at recent term of the Oco-
nee Court Of General Sessions on the
charge Of assault, has been commuted
from fifteen years in the State peni-
tentiary to one year. Cox has al
ready served about five months in
the county jail, and he will be given
credit for this time off Of the year,
thus giving him about six months
yet to serve. 1t IS understood that
he will endeavor to have arrange
ments made to serve the remainder
Of his sentence either in the county
jail or on the public works of the
county.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-11-01
"A, SOUTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER i, 1o1,
DEATH CALLS JOS. PULITZER.
tie Had Been in Bad Health FOR Some
Time-Ehe Cause.

New York, Oct. 29.-Jos. Pulitzer,
proprietor of the New York World,
died to-day on board his yacht off
Charleston, S. G.
Mr.. Pulitzer died Of paralysis of
the heart, induced by gladstone trou-
BILE. He had been in bad health for
some time, and his death was pre-
ceded by attacks Of acute pain. He
was on his way from New York to
Jekyl Island, near Brunswick, Ga,
where he had winter home
Biographical.
Joseph Pulitzer, for more than
quarter of century, was one of the
leading figures in American journal
ism. Born in Hungary in 1S47 and
educated there, he came to this coun-
try in 1868, enlisted in the Union
army and served as cavalryman
until the end Of the war, when he
settled in st. Louis, which was for
many years to be the scene Of his
journalistic activities. His early
newspaper training was as a reporter
and afterwards city editor, managing
editor and part proprietor of the
Weshle Post, edited by Carl Schurz.
He bought the st. Louis Dispatch in
1878 and united it with the Post as
the Post-Dispatch, which, under his
management, became in few years
one Of the best known and most
widely circulated journals of that
section.
Mr.. Pulitzer's entry into New York
journalism occurred in 1888, when
he bought the World, then paper Of
small circulation. It's circulation
and prestige grew rapidly under his
general direction. A building to
house it, which he erected in 1890 on
Park Row, was until over-topped by
the skyscrapers Of later years, one of
the most striking of New York's Of
fee buildings.
Mr.. Pulitzer's sight began to fail
him in the late SOS and after time
he became totally blind. Ever since
he had been partial invalid, but
up to the last had kept general su-
pervision over his newspaper proper
ties here and In st. Louis and took
pronounced interest in civic affairs.
Much Of his wealth has been given
for educational purposes. He donat-
ed $1.00O,000 to Columbia College
to establish and maintain a college
of journalism and established schol-
arships in that institution for deserv-
ing boy graduates Of New York pub
lie schools.
During his residence in Missouri
Mr.. Pulitzer served as q member of
the Legislature and was delegate
from that State to the Democratic
National Convention in 1880. He
was elected to the Forty-ninth Con-
gress from a New York district, but
resigned after few months service.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-11-01
Read Admiral Sands Dead.

Washington, Oct. 27.-Rear Ad-
miral James II. Sands, U. s. NJ, re-
tired, who once commanded the navy
yards at New York, Boston, Phila-
delphia and Washington, and partic-
ipated in the evacuation of Charles
ton, died at his home here to-day Of
acute indigestion. He was &C years
old.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-11-01

For pains in the side or chest
dampen piece Of flannel with Cham
berlain's Liniment and bind it over
the seat of pain. There is nothing
better. For sale by all dealers.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-11-01
Meeting COncross Union.

Coneross Local Union will have a
short business session on next Sat
urday, November 4th. at 4 o'clock D..
M, to initiate members, and after
the business session the annual oys-
ter supper will be served All mem
bers are invited to be present with
their families. Supper will be served
between $50 and $50 p. m.
T.. Fl. Burley, Sec'y-Treas.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-11-01

81 am pleased to recommend
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the
best thing know Of and safest rem
edy for coughs, colds and bronchial
trouble" writes Mrs. l.. B. Arnold,
oe Denver, Col eve have used it
repeatedly and it has never failed to
give relief" For sale by all dealers
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-11-01
Aviator Dashed to Death,

Rheims, France, Oct. 27.-While
trying out military acroplane to.
day, the pilot, Jean Desparmet, fell
with the machine from a height Of
600 feet and was crushed to death.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-19

iting the Misses Archer Ut Palm Lodge
was taken seriously i'll, is much bet
ter.
Mr.. Russell ID. Hill of Chicago enter
tanned Mr.. Foster Rockwell. Mr. w. II
Van Kleck and Mr. Mcclure at din
ner
Valentines day was appropriately
celebrated at the club house by a party
for the children
Mr.. G. Il. Shroud and Mr.. j. l.. nellie
gar are very successful hunters and
bring in big bags OF doves, which are
much appreciated by their fortunate
friends
Mrs. Henry Ellsworth was hostess
at a supper To Mr. and Mrs. Pascoe OF
Phoenix and Mr.. Block of Prescott on
Wednesday
Mr.. z. p. Davie and party had sup
per At Ingleside on Friday.
The club is particularly fortunate in
having as its guests two unusually tai
ented musicians. Mrs. c. J. Anderson is
pianist of great talent. and Mrs. G.
b. Shrouds is a soloist of remarkable
ability. whose voice is one of rare sym
pathy and sweetness.
Golf is still the chief sport at Ingle-
side. Governor Sloan. Dr.. II NJ. Camp
bell and Mr.. w. J. Murphy have been
ont number of times recently.
The Ingleside golfers are Dr. and
Mrs. w. V. y. Ames, Mr. and Mrs
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-19

Huber II. Ellsworth, Mr.. and Mrs. n.
W. Lash. Mrs. Warren Macarthur. Mrs
c. Z wilder, the Misses Brooks, Miss
Heloise Chapman, Miss Martha Lucas,
Mr.. c. J. Anderson. Mr.. II. +. Bidwell,
Mr. William A. Giles. Mr.. Russell ID.
Hill. Mr.. J. b. Nellegar. Mr.. c. b.
Shourds. Mr.. David y. Starr and Mr.
Almon Wilder.
Mr.. Harry Coils of the Homewood
club. Chicago, who has charge of the
links. is a host himself. Foursoms.
threeSoms. twosOms. together with the
weekly tournament, keep the interest
at high pitch. As a side line to golf
ing, fishing i'm the canal for gclf balls
that fail to carry over is both inter-
esting and diverting. A bamboo pole
with net at the end saves many
ball
In popularity horseback riding is a
close second to golf. The cavalry
squadron now numbers about a dozen
troopers. The desert trails make a
pleasing variation for eastern equestri-
ans and the boulevard along the canal
gives wonderfully fine view of the
desert and mountains.
The desert. too seems to have a spe-
cial charm for the picnicker. A days
outing at the hole-in- their last
Wednesday was much enjoyed by forty
of the house guests.
Last Saturday night was Stunt
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-19
STATEHOOD WAS NEVER
SO BADLY NEEDED
Mr. Heard Not Without Hope That it
Will be Secured

Dwight b. Heard left last night over
the Santa Fe railway for Chicago.
from which city he will so with but
short delay. to Washington.
Mr.. Heard was asked to give his
views as TO the statehood situation
and replied: Il do not consider state
hood under the present constitution
by any means hopeless and if l have
the opportunity of talking with Pres
ident Taft. who is above all things
a broad guage, American citizen. |
shall urge upon him as strongly as
possible. his approval of the consti-
tuition which has been adopted by SO
large a majority of the people of this
territory"
In my judgment statehood at this
time means more to Arizona than at
any other period i'm her history and
l hope that by harmonious action on
the part of all friends of statehood.
the approval Of the president and
congress may be obtained. thus giving
ms early statehood which we so great
ly need
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-19

resident of the township of Orwell.
county Of Bradford and state of
Pennsylvania. supposed dcccdent,
and the circumstances and duration
thereof. having been heard by the or
phans court of Bradford county. on
the 22nd day of November. a. D.. 1910.
it was then ordered and decreed by
the said court that the legal presump-
ton of the death of the said Eustace
X Marsh was made out and estab-
lished. and in pursuance of said order
and decree you, the said Eustace X.
Marsh. if alive. or any other person
for you. are hereby required on or be-
fore the eth day of March. \. D..
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-19

Night" Each Inglesider did a stunt.
He was notified and confidently ex-
pected to do his worst. The audience
was not disappointed.
At the request of Mr.. Harry Cassidy's
Ingleside friends. he has consented to
give a song recital at the Inglesidc
club house at o'clock on the after
noon of Washington's birthday The
price of tickets has been put at 81. This
is an unusual opportunity. and any of
Mr. Cassidy's friends who wish to
avail themselves OF the opportunity will
be welcome.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-19
The Week al Ing|Gside


The club house and adjoining cot
taEes at InGleside are still crowded
Among the recent arrivals are: Mrs
Clarence Lucas and family of Tacoma
Mr.. William \. Giles Of Chicago. Mr.
Frank Dale and Mr.. G VI. Chambers OF
Pasadena and Mr. and Mrs. {. J. An
dcrson of Neigh, Neb.
Mr.. Warren Macarthur Of Chicago eX-
poets To join his family at Ingleside
within few days
Miss Loise Murphy was a week end
guest at the club house last week.
Mr.. Grenville Chapman was a din
ner guest Of his mother, Mrs. George
Chapman. on Sunday.
Mrs. Warren Macarthur entertained
Mr.. Charles Macarthur. Mr. Van Doom.
Mr.. Carpenter. Mr.. Heller and Mr..
Donohue at dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Cook of Phoenix.
with Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Doris and
Miss Wilson were dinner guests at the
club house Sunday.
Mr.. William \. Giles, who. while Wis