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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-01-31

dred and creditors Of the said Mrs.
'reccoah NJ. Holland, deceased, that
they be and appear before me, in the
Court Of Probate, to be held at Wal
ha'la Court House, South Carolina,
on Friday, the I'd day Of February,
1912, after publication hereof, at
II o'clock in the forenoon, to show
cause, II any they have, why the
said administration should not be
granted.
Given Nndermy hEn1 and eeaI thia
18th day or Janunrv, A - t9l2.gE.&
(Beul} l.. a. SMITH, o.
Ind&e af probofa Gor Qcoaee County,
South Carolina. &iS,F
Published OH the Gath and Stas
days of January, 1912, In The Keo-
wee Courier, and on the Court House
door for the time prescribed by law.
January "a, 1912. 4-5
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-01-31
House Kills School Revision Bill.

Columbia, Jan. 27.--By vote of
81 to "a, the House Of Representa-
tives Thursday afternoon killed q
resolution proposing to amend the
State Constitution in regard to the
three mills school tax, which Is re-
Auired every year for school pur-
poses. The amendment proposed to
allow, instead Of tho arbitrary figure
Of three mills, the levying Of "sufTi-
pient tax for this purpose.
The matter came up Immediately
after the disposal Of the bill to revise
the school laws Of the State. The
resolution was introduced by n. M.
Aver, OF Florence.
Another school tax measure, a
Joint resolution proposing to amend
the Constitution, Section 6 OF Article
Hl, relating to levy Of taxes for school
purposes, also met a similar fate, a
motion to continue being carried by
q vote Of sc to 90.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-01-31
Champ Clark's Announcement.

Washington, Jan. 27.-Speaker
Champ Clark In statement to-day
declared that he was candidate for
the Democratic Presidential nomina-
ton, standing on his own feet with
out leaning on any other candidate. -
The Speaker appeals for the sup
port OF representative delegation OF
rloyal Missouri Democrats" who will
stand by him rs long as he has a
chance for the nomination. Mr..
Clark Is emphatic in declaring that
he is In the Presidential race on his
record and standing and seeks no al
lance with any other candidate.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-01-31
CITATION NOTICE.
Gin Court OF Probate.

The STATE OF South Carolina,
County Of Oconee.--By d. A. Smith,
Esq, Judge OF Probate.-Wherea
b. f. SLOAN has made suit to
me to, grant him Letters of Admins
tration OF the Estate Of and Effects
Of AnsoN G. Marrick, deceased
These are, therefore, to cite and
admonsh all and singular the kim
dred and creditors Of the said Anson
G. NerrlcR deceased, that they
be and appear before me, in the
Court CT Probate, to be held at Wal
halla Court House, South Carolina,
on Thursday, the 1st day of Febru-
ary, 1912, aitor publication here
Of, at J O'clocR in the forenoon, to
show cause. II any they have, why
the said Administration should not
be grantcG s
Given under my hand and seal this
18th day OF January, A. d. 1912.
lSeal} D. A. SMITH.
Judge OF Probate for Oconee County
South Carolina.
/. Published on the oath and 31st
days OF January, 1912, in The
Keowee Courier, and on the Court
House 0ooc for the time prescribed
by law. 4-5
January "a, 1912.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-01-31
Aged Lady Dies from Wounds.

Whitesburg, Ga, jan 2S.-Miss
Bette Dukes, aged 65 years, who was
mistaken for a burglar and shot by
her nephew, j. II. Dukes, ten days
ago, died here to-day. Miss Dukes
lived near Carrollton and was on a
visit here to her brother. A week
ago Friday night she arose shortly
after midnight, and her nephew, mis-
taking her for burglar fired a re-
volver at her four times. Her ad.
vanced age was largely responsible
for her death, in the opinion OF local
physicians who attended her. The
nephew who did the shooting is pros.
trated
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-01-31
"sHEKIRF" GILREATH IS DEAD.
He Was One OF Greenville's Best and
Most Useful Citizens.

Greenville, Jan. 29.-Percy Dun
can Gilreath, who had been identified
with the best interests of Greenville
for half century, died Sunday morn
ing after brief Illness. s..E: - g
Sheriff Gilreath was native OF
Greenville county and was in his
76th year. He enlisted in the Six
teenth South Carolina at the COM
mencement Of the war. He also serv-
ed In the Hampton Legion.
After the war Mr.. Gilreath re-
turned to Greenville county and set
tied on his farm. In 1875 be moved
from the farm to Greenville, and the
following year entered the race for
sheriff. For the next twenty-four
years, or until 1900, Mr.. Gilreath fill
ed the Office Of sheriff Of this county.
A more courageous and more capa-
Bile officer never served the county.
In 1900 Mr.. Gilreath retired from
public life, and his son, j. d. Gil
reath, was elected sheriff. For eight
years he held the office, father and
son together holding tho office for
thirty-two years.
After his retirement from office,
Mr.. Gilreath went back to his farm
in the neighborhood where he was
born and lived in the same house in
which he was married sc years ago.
His wife, who was Miss Emily Tay-
lor, survives him.
In addition to his widow and five
children, Mr.. Gilreath Is survived by
sixteen grandchildren and two great
grandchildren.
The surviving children are: Mrs.
John e. Gwynn, J. D. Gilreath, J. F.
'Gilreath, Of Greer; Mrs. j. B. Earle
and Mrs. r. T.. Barton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilreath celebrated
their golden wedding on December
18th, 1905, an occasion still fresh in
the memory of all who were so for
tunate as to be among those invited
to share the Joys of the day.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-01-31
Aged Millionaire to Wed.

New York, Jan. 27.-Announce-
ment Is made that Edward B. Alison,
wealthy retired steel man Of Pitts
burg and Washington, rs years old,
will be married soon to Miss Jean p.
Hill, 20 years old, who came here a
few months ago from Washington,
Ga. Mr.. Alson's former wife, who
died four years ago, was Miss Edna
Hussey, a member Of one Of the old
est families Of Pittsburg. He has
two sons, the elder student in Har-
ward and the other at Groton school.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-01-31
ECUADOR MOB LYNoH GENERALS
Five Prominent Revolutionists Put to
Death--FOrIner President Killed.

Guayaquil, Ecuador, Jan. 28.-Ar
infuriated mob to-day broke into the
Quito penitentiary in spite of a dou-
BILE guard and lynched Gen. Elroy AL.
faro, Flavio Alfaro, Mendardo AL
faro, uln!ano Paez and Manuel Ter
rano, all prominent revolutionists.
With the putting to death Of Gen
Elroy Alfaro, ex-President of Ecua.
dor; his brother, Gen. Flavio ,Alfaro
ex-minister of the war and comman-
der-in-chief of the revolutionary
forces; Gen. Medardo Alfaro, who Is
believed to have been brother OF
the two other Alfaros, and two gene
rails, Paez and Manuel Zerrano, the
leading lights in Ecuador's last revo-
luton, have been snuffed out. This
revolution, although it had been a
long time brewing, began in reality
a few days following the sudden
death, on December 90 last, of Presi-
dent Emilio Estrada.
The first OF the drastic measures
taken by those who opposed the rev.
olution was carried into effect last
Thursday at Guayaquil when Gen.
Pedro Motero, who was proclaimed
President Of the troops after the
death Of Estrada, was shot and be-
headed by a mob, which later burned
his body. The shooting of Montero
= took place in the court room where
the general had just been tried by
courtmartial and sentenced to 16
years Imprisonment for his connec-
tion with the revolt. The people, evil
IDENTIFY angered at what they consid-
cred a too light sentence, rushed into
$the court room, and, after riddling
Montero's body with bullets, dragged
1t into the open. Then they deca pi-
tated 1t, built bonfire and threw
into the flames the torso and head of
the man who was once a popular
hero IN Ecuador. Elroy Alfaro and
Gems. oaez and Montero we're cap
fured January 20 at Guayaquil when
government troops under Gen. Leoni-
das Plaza, forced the revolutionists
who held Guayaquil to capitulate.
Flavio Alfaro had been wounded in a
battle few days before the fall Of
Guayaquil. Mendaro Alfaro was cap
cured January 25 as he arrived at
Guayaquil on board steamer with
q body Of rebel troops.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-01-31
DAIsROW TO ANSWER BRIBERY.
Celebrated Labor Attorney Charged
With Corruption Of Jurors.

LOS Angeles. Call, Jan. 29.a-~ClAr.
1teta. Darr0w, UDiJ4 laHG'V aLtoyM&y
o-day WAS Indicted FOR h"lDerY ana
,urluption Of jurors " Ihe Coul.y
grand jury which for weeks has been
lnyestigating allegations of corrup-
tion in connection with the trial jury
in the Mcnamara dynamite case. Two
indictments were returned, contain
Ing four counts.
.5 Two Of the counts charge Darrow
with the bribery and attempted cor
fuption Of Robert Balm, the first ju-
ror sworn to try James B. Mcnamara,
confessed dynamiter and murderer,
'ow serving life term in San Quen-
!prison. The remaining counts al
lege the bribery and corruption of
G. N. Lockwood, a venireman sum-
moned in the Mcnamara case.
The maximum penalty that could
be imposed on Darrow for conviction
on all counts Is thirty years impris-
onment and fines aggregating $1O,-
600. He Is Under $4,000 bail, but
tonight the former chief defender Of
the McNamaras said he was glad the
suspense was over, and that he would
face his arraignment on Thursday IN
the Superior Court with an equanim-
ity born Of his innocence.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-01-31
LUTHERAN Female COLLEGE.
$4,000 Gift Assures School for State,
Committee Meets Thursday.
(The State, 30th.)

! tIHe state, 3Uth.
The Lutheran Female College is as
sured for South Carolina. A we'll
known philanthropist has given $780,
600 for the institution on the .condi-
ton that the Lutheran church raise
$150,0O0.
This announcement was made yes
terday by DR.. e. J. Etheredge, chair
man Of the committee appointed by
the Lutheran Synod, named to inyes-
tigate the question of female col
lege to be maintained by the church
In South Carolina. The committee
has been called to meet in Columbia
next Thursday at noon, when the
bids by the various cities and towns
of the State for the college will be
discussed and site selected.
While no official statement has
been made 1t Is said that Columbia
will make a determined effort to Sc
cure the college and that a campaign
is to be inaugurated to secure fund.
The committee will meet in the Lu-
theran publication building, on Main
street. All bids for the college should
be written and addressed to DR..
Etheredge, Lutheran Publication
Building, Columbia. Letters asking
for information should be addressed
to DR.. Etheredge at Leesville.
Ask Information.
DR.. Etheredge, who was among the
visitors in Columbia yesterday, said
that letters had been received from
cities ard towns in various sections
Of the State asking for infogmation
as to the location of the school. 1t
is expected that hard fight Will be
made among the various cities to Sc
cure the school. One city in Georgia
has asked for permission. to make a
bid for the school. The original res
olution adopted by tt d, joint confer
ence says that the school must be
located in South Carolina and as q
result no bids will be considered
from Georgia.
"The Lutherans OF South Caro-
lima" said DR.. Etheredge, "are awak-
ening to the need Of this school, and
no matter where the committee de-
cides to locate the institution it will
have the entire support Of the church.
Any city, town or locality can submit
bids for the school. The committee
will consider all bids from through
out the State.'
1t Is the purpose Of the Lutheran
church to make the institution one Of
the leading colleges for girls In the
Si&t@. campaign WIN very likely
De tnanGurarHG 10 raisc the en0ow~
mont o. - 5000 to aecu,c the OFFER
OF $5G,N00.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-01-31
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News Notes from Richlnnd,

Richland, Jan. 29.-Special: The
past week has been very busy one
with the farmers here.
Miss Emily Dendy, of Anderson,
spent several days last week with
relatives here.
w. II. Hughs returned Saturday
from Morgan county, Georgia, where
he has a grading contract for the
Southern railway.
Mrs. John Blackwell, OF Orange
burg, spent several days last week
with Mr.. and Mrs. ]. p. Blackwell
Mrs. Mary Gaines and four chill
dren, Of Westminster, spent the week
end with J. Fl. Dendy.
The Richland Literary Society held
its regular meeting Friday afternoon
and adjourned to meet again on
Washington birthday, when appro-
pirate exercises will be prepared.
Miss Pearl Werner expects to leave
to-day for New Orleans. where she
will resume her studies to be a train
ed nurse at Tulane University
The box supper held at the Rich
land hall Friday night was a success.
There were about twenty boxes
brought and sold. After all the
boxes had been disposed Of each
young lady was asked to vote as to
who was the most popular young man
present. When the votes were count
ed ltN|and Shelor was given the cake
as the most popular young man. Next
the young men voted on who was the
most popular young lady present, and
Miss Cromer was awarded cake,
she having received the most votes.
After tho contest hot coffee and cake
were sold. The proceeds are for the
benefit OF the ball and track teams.
About $35 was taken in.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-01-31
At one time this was true, but the

At one time this was true, but the
labor saving machinery that men
use to-day makes 1t unnecessary for
them to work from sun to sun; and
they accomplish great deal more a
great deal easier.
There Is still bigger difference in
the change of the woman's work who
uses modern cooking utensils, such
as are found In our store. Not only
can her work be done quicker, but
more pleasantly and easier, to say
nothing Of the difference in the re-
suits Of her cooking.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-01-31
CfrATlON NOTICE.

Tho state of South Carolina, Coun
ty Of Ocon oc,-- (ln Court Of Probate)
by p. a Smith, Judge Of Probate
Whereas, louis r. Perry has made
suit to me to grant him Letters
Of Administration Of tho Estate of
and Gffcct8 o? Kate Perry Lewis, de-
ceased
These are, therefore, to cite and
admonish nj, and singular the kin
dred and creditors of the said
Kate Perry I,awis, deceased, that
they be and appear before me, in the
Court OF Probate, to be held at Wal
halla Court House, South Carolina,
on SATURDAY, the 10th day of Febru-
ary, 1912, after publication hereof,
at II O'Clock i'll the forenoon, to
show cause II any they have, why
the saia administration should not
be granted.
Given undor my hand and seal this
,2sth dr2 % January. A ID. 1912. b#
t&Aai) y. a. SMITH,
Indgc oi liCpbate for Oconee County,
3-'tS ho>,sh CG3Tlina.
Published on. tho 3 3lst day or Janu-
ary aud 7th day OF Fehyuary, 1912,
in The J>Gowes courier and on the
Court House door for the time pre-
scrlbed by law Sc Y
January 81, 1912.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-01-31

For some purposes you want tin
ware, for others granite ware; again
copper and enameled ware or wooden
ware. We have every article you
want and the way you want It,
Taking into consideration the small
expense OF a properly equipped kit
chen, the amount OF time you spend
In 1t, and how much depends upon
your cooking, You can we'll afford to
nave the proper utensils for the
work
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-01-31

Do you know that fully nine out
Of every ten cases of rheumatism are
simply rheumatism Of the muscles
due to cold or damp, or chronic rheu-
matism, and require no internal
treatment whatever? Apply Cham
berlain's Liniment freely and see
how quickly 1t gives relief. For sale
by all dealers.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-01-31
tcipAYJoN NOYIcn.

The State oi South Carolina.
County OF Oconee. - (In Court OF
Probate. by D. A. Smith, Judge Of
Probate. Whereas, q. G. Holland
has made suit to me to grant him
Letters Of Administration Of the Es-
tate Of and Effects Of Mrs. Teccoah
M. Holland, deceased
These are. therefore, to cite ami
admonish all and singular the kin
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-01-31
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND
CREDITORS.

All persons indebted to the Es-
tate Of w. P. OUTZ, deceased
are hereby notified to make pay
ment to the undersigned, and all per
sons having clains against said Els
tate will present the same duly at
tested within the time prescribed BY
law or be barred. .3 }s
lew G. MOORE Administrator. 's
y Seneca, S. G.. r. .. G.. No E.
JanuAry - 1919 Nrt.t AE
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-01-31
notice. D3r ED.ST MEETING OF
CREATORS.
I'm the District Court of the United
States, for the Western District
OF SGutn G'a'olina.)
In the Matter nf
THOMAS pOuL SINGLETON,
BankruDt
In iiaIlklTptcy.


To the Creditors Of Thomas Pool
Singleton, at lokeena Post Office,
Seneca, ,sura> free Delivery Route
No. g. in thy County of Oconee,
and District aforesaid, Bank
rupt:
NotiHG is hereby given that on the
22d day oC January, A. D. 1912, the
said Thomas Pool Singleton was duly
adjud!ra "6 ban trupt, and that the
first meeting OF his creditors will be
held AT the offices Of q. l.. Herndon,
in Walhalla, s. o., on the 7th day of
February, a. d, 1912, at II o'clock
In the forenoon, at, which time the
said creditors may attend, prove their
claims, appolnt a trustee, examine
the bankrupt, and transact such other
busir ess ab may properly come be-
fore said meeting.
G. III. GEIGER,
RefC zee In Bankruptcy.
Anderson, s, c., January 26, 1912.
January 81, 1912. s.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-01-31

When given as soon as the croupy
cough appears Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy will ward off an attack Of
Group and prevent all danger and
cause of anxiety. Thousands Of mo-
theirs use 1T successfully. Sold by all
dealers
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-01-31

Union, Jan. 29.-The death of Dr.
j. NJ. Moore in New York to-day was
announced here in message to j. D.
Arthur, brother-in-law, who can
throw no light upon the circum-
stances Of Dr.. Moore's death.
Dr. Moore was born at Rock Hill
43 years ago, graduated from South
Carolina University, took a course in
medicine at Lexington, KY, aud a
postgraduate course at the Univer-
sity Of New York. He was a surgeon
in the navy for Is years. retiring
from the navy about two years ago,
with the rank Of lieutenant COM
mander.
He has a brother, Albertus Moore,
of Atlanta. For the last year DR..
Moore had resided in New York and
little has been known of him by his
relatives here.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1912-03-13
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CHARTER OAK ITEMS.
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Miss Lena Topf went to Atlantic :
week ago Tuesday.
w. w. Cushman was seen on oul
streets last week.
The fore part of the week Mrs. Hill
dreth visited at the Mike Cops home
Lew Bahnsen was pleasant caller
at the Adolph Schelm home near Ute
Mrs. F. Probasco met with painful
accident Thursday evening. While
going home from her sisters she slip
ped on an icy sidewalk, north of Mes
enbrink's and fell, breaking the large
bone OF her wrist. Being alone, she
got up and went to DR.. McWilliams
home, where the doctor was hastily
summoned.
John Henney, of Dunlap, spent {
few days last week visiting friend:
here.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Chas King
March I'd, a baby boy.
Barney Schurke and wife have beer
visiting relatives and old friends the
past week.
On Thursday afternoon the Stewar
Lumber company held their big sale
which was largely attended. The Ma
lone brothers cried the sale.
On Thursday evening DR.. McWill
Jams met with an accident. While
returning to town after making a pro
fessional call, his team became un
manageable and ran away, throwing
the doctor out and skinning his face.
E. A. Topf, of Mapleton, was Wis
itor at the Matt Leitzen home.
John Jochims, of Scotland, S. D.
is visiting at the Hans r. Hansen
home.
On Thursday afternoon the Meth
odist Aid society met with Mrs. VIM
Wilson.
Mr. Stone, manager of the Stewart
Lumber company, came over Thurs
day from Denison to be present at the
company's sale.
Mrs Chas. Hart, of Sioux City, Wis
tied at Grandma Vanderveer's. From
here she went to DenisOn, accompan.
led by Miss Gladys Hart.
Anton Baumen has returned from
Onawa, where he has been for several
days.
Waldo Kahler, of Denison, was in
town Thursday on legal business.
]. C. Jacobsen was in Des Moines
last week.
Carl Burke went to Denison and
from there expects to go to Greene
River, Wyo., where he and Mrs. Burke
will make their home.
Miss Mamie Carroll spent Sunday at
the Jack Heffernan home
d. A. Holmes went to Ute Wednes-
day afternoon.
Mrs. Hugh Foley went to Denison
Wednesday to do some shopping.
The Linger Longer Literary society
will meet with Miss Frances Drake.
Miss Loretta Heffernan has given up
her position at the Peoples store, as
her health is not good.
Miss Marie Bowling, of Denison, has
been visiting at the VIM. Bretthauer
home near Charter Oak.
Mrs. Moore left for her home in
Denver last Tuesday afternoon. Miss
Mable Bornholdt accompanied her as
far as Fremont, where they expect to
visit Will Arff and wife.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1912-03-13

health, but is far yet from being we'll
We are told that her daughter, Miss
Grace, has resigned her position az
teacher at the Fred Buss school ant
will remain at home to assist hel
mother in her household duties.
Milo Belly and wife returned last
week from Chicago, where Mr.. Kelly
underwent an operation.
Friends here of Bernard Koenekamp
will be pleased to learn of his marriage
recently to Miss Bertha Stanton, OF
Republican City, Neb., and that they
will be here for visit, probably this
week. We tender congratulations.
Mr. and Mrs. j. R. Best and family
spent the Sabbath in Denison with
relatives.
Little Ebert Goddard was quite sick
the latter part of the week, but is re-
ported better at present.
Julius Ahart who has been battling
with typhoid fever, is commissioning.
Friends of Jay Kevan and Miss
Coda Lee are Offering congratulations
on account of their marriage at Arion
last week. Both young people are
well known here and have many
ness and prosperity in abundance.
The people held their caucus last
Monday evening, at which time they
put in nomination their candidates for
the city election, which takes place
March 25th. A. H. Rudd was chair
man and Ed Swasey secretary. The
following is the list Of nominees and
their respective Offices: S. A. Dow for
mayor; e. d. Butts, treasurer; Doc
Gibson, assessor; G. Butterworth, r.
w. Houston, j. w. Cramer, w. c.
Rolls, c. Vollerson, councilmen. A. H
Rudd was selected as permanent
chairman The citizens caucus is
called for next Thursday evening.
The school election was pulled off
last Monday with no exciting features.
A very light vote was polled. Ed Rid.
die was elected to succeed himself.
r. W. Houston was not candidate
for reelection and S. E. Goddard was
put in his place. This is Mr.. Goddard S
first time to serve, but there is no
doubt but that he will do his full duty
and that the people will be satisfied
with their choice. Mr.. Riddle has
served for number of terms, which
is it's own recommendation.