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Death Mrs. M. ]. Childs.

Mrs. Mirinda J. Childs, vii
of Mr.. Thos. G. Childs, passe'
to her reward at her home a
the Alice mill. Easley. on tn
18th after a short illness. He
death was quite a shock to he'
many relatives and friends
She was in her 9th year AND
was a woman of many noble
traits of character and christian
graces. Her friends were
numbered by her acquaintance
and all who knew her loved
her. For many years she was
a con sistent member of the
Baptist church. Before her
she was Miss Morgan
of Pennsylvania County, N. G.
She is survived by her husband
and seven children who have
the sympathy of all their
friends. The funeral and inter
ment was held at Griffin church
the day following her death,
the services being conducted by
Rev. @. A. Waters.
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Children's Day Exercises and
Preaching

Children's day exercises will
be observed at the St. Lawrence
Methodist church, on the 5th
Sundaylin June. This church
has just been completed and is
about three miles east Of Law
rence's Bridge, and three miles
west of Central. 1t is hoped
that a large crowd will be on
hand. There will be two SER
mons preached, one in the
morning, at IL o'clock, by the
Rev. Crout, of Anderson, and
Rev. Harbin, of Pendleton, will
preach in the afternoon at three
o'clock. Dinner will be served
on the church yard.
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Mr.. r. J. MCGEE Hurt.

Mr.. Fl. J. MCGEE formerly
cashier of the Farmers Bank OF
Central, but now with the
Southeastern Life Insurance Co.
was severely hurt in Greenville
last Friday by train No. 40.
From The Greenville News OF
Saturday the following is taken
Mr.. Horace J. McGee. a well
known insurance man of Ander-
son had a miraculous escape
from death yesterday afternoon
late when he was struck by pas
senger train No 40 at the South
ern depot in this city. Mr.. Nc
Gee, who is general manager
for the SoutheasterH Life 1nsur-
ance Co. in the city of Anderson
had been in Greenville on busi-
ness and was at the depot to
take the gas-electric car back 20
his heme when the accident oc-
CURED. He placed his grip On
board the car and walking
around some other cars which
were on the track he stepped
directly in front of No. 40 which
is due here at $50 o'clock,
which was coming into the sta
ton on the main line. The fact
that the train was running
slowly was all that saved Mr..
NcGee's life. He was thrown
several feet by the COW
catcher" of the engine, receiv-
ing serious injuries. His lett
hand and left foot were con-
siderabIy mangled and a cash
cut in his left side.
Mr.. McGee has many friends
in this county who regret the
accident but are glad it was no
worse.
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Thomas G. Chllds.
MIR. Nelson Smith Dead.

Mr.. Nelson Smith who lived
near this place died on the 18th
inst, from an illuess of several
weeks. He was an old confeder-
ate soldier and one of the best
citizens of the county. Helived
to a good age being at the time
Of his death rs years old and
during all these long years Won
the friendship and esteem of all
who knew him. He is survived
by his wife and one son. The
funeral and interment was held
at Tabor Methodist church the
day following his death.
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u. D. G. Scholarships.

The Piedmont District of S.
'C. Div. u. D. G. offers to a girl
in this District for Sept. /. 1912
a scholarship at Winthrop Col
lege. All applicants must be l6
years old, must be the daughter
or lineal descendant of a Con-
federate Veteran of honorable
record, must present certificate
stating that her family cannot
pay for her education and a
letter of endorsement from a
president of a chapter of the ..
D. G. in this State. Examina-
tions will be held at county
court house July 5, 1912. Ali
applications and endorsements
filled with Miss Arminda Moses
Sumter, not later than June %,
1912.
Mrs. J. L. McWhorter.
Div, Vice Pres.
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With a levy of 194 mills fo1
this year this will yield a reve-
nue. for all purposes from proper
ty tax of s95, 1880. In addi-
ton to this there will be 3,626
from the poll tax, s773.00 dog
tax, road tax So, ,461. 90, making
a grand total of taxes to be col
lected this fall Of s93, ,059.50
This does not include the special
levies in the several school dis
tricts of the county for school
purposes which will amount to
$50, 900, nor does it include the
levy for interest on the Pickens
Railroad bonds in Pickens. Hur-
ricane aud Eastatoe townships,
which will amount to $l,6OO.00
According 10 the Auditors
duplicate the property values
this year exceed those of last
year by $4,000. the gain was
altogether from personal prop
erty. The assessments of real
estate fell behind that of last
year by about $50.
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Stores Close July 4th.

We, the undersigned mer-
chants and banks Of Pickens
hereby agree to close our stores
Thursday, July 4th, 1912.
keowee Bank
Folger, Thornley, & Co.
I. D. Harris
Parsons & Ashmore
r. B. Waldrop
W. B. Brezeale
Heath, Bruce, Morrow Co.
Pickens Hdw. Il Gro. Co.
Craig Bros. Co,
Pickens Bank.
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Mrs. T. R. Allen Enterta;ns

Mrs: I. r. Allon entertained
in honor of her mother. Mrs. ].
I. Allen. of Piedmont, ihpas-
day afternoon
The reception hall and large
porch We're prettily decorated fof
the occasion. An ice course
was served during the Afternoon
.About,a dozen ladies enjoyed
Mrs AHen 'sfhospitality.
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A Gard of Thanks.

/ desire to express my sincere
appreciation and gratitude to
II e many kind friends for their
many acts of kindness ana ex-
pressions of sympathy in the
recent sickness and death OF my
wife.
Thomas G. Chllds.
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The Taxable Property of The
County.

The Auditor has completed
his books and made abstracts of
all the property subject to tax
alton in thislcounty except the
cotton mills, railroads, telegraph
and telephone companies. The
following shows the total Of
real and personal property and
banks in the county by town
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State Of South Carolina,

State Of South Carolina,
County of Pickens.
Before me came I. NJ. Mauldin, CASH
ier of the above named bank, VINO,
being duly sworn. says that the above
and foregoing statement is a true con.
dition of said bank, as shown by the
books Of said bank.
l. NJ. MAULDIN.
Sworn to and Subscribed before me,
this 21st day Of June 1912.
FRANK .M'FALL, (seal.
Notary Public for South Carolina.
Correct-Attest e.,:
J. NJ. STEW ART,
]. MD. BRUCE, Directors.
/. NJ. MAULDIN.
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. LOCAL BREYITIES
Some Things gou Know and Some
You Don't Know About Our
Towns, County { People

Richland.
Mrs. n. E. Thornley, is visit
sng in Anderson.
Miss Marie Folger visited il
Greenville this week.
Miss Lucia Folger is at
Caesars Head this week.
Capt. W. T, Jeanes spent
several days in Atlanta last
week.
Mr.. ]. F. Freeman of Taylors
was in the city last week on
business. s-ss>.
There seems to be. almost an
epidemic of dysehtery around
Pickens.
Mrs. Sidney Ferguson, of Ches'
ter, visited Mrs. w. B. freeman
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Davie of F1owery
Branch, Ga. were guests OF Mr.
B. T. Parsons last week.
Messrs. Hal T. Boggs and
Eugene Anderson, of Clemson,
were in the city Monday.
FOR SALE-Several fresh
milk COWS. J. NJ. Garrett,
3tl1 Pickens, S. c., R. 2,
Miss Helen Boggs was the
guest of DR.. and Mrs. j, Lee
Carpenter in Greenville last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. R. Parsons,
of Flowery Branch, Ca, are on
a visit to the formers father Mr.:
B. F. Parsons. -
The friends of Miss Nellie
Freeman will regret toe-tearR OF
her illness and hope for her a
speedy recovery.
The many friends Oh Nj.
Hagood Bruce will regret to hear
of his sickness and wish for him
an early recovery.
Miss Buffie Moss, of Green
vile, spent the weekend with
her sister. Miss s~sSffaude Moss,
and Mrs. B. Lewis.
Mrs. Richard Jennings, from
Greenville, is spending her va
cation with her parents Mr.. and
gsfrs. VT. Griffin.
Mrs. J. n. Morgan and two
children of Central. have been
visiting relatives and friends in
the city the past week.
Miss Charlotte Smith and
Mrs. G.. ". Laboon of Ander
son were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
M. G. Smith last week.
Mrs. w. T. McFall has pur-
chased a handsome four pas
senger Mitchell F: auto, from
Folger, Thornley, & CO.
Mr.. A. K. Edens one of the
lbstantial citizens from the.
Oolenoy section was in town.
last Friday on business.
The many friends of Hon. j.
E. Boggs will be glad to know
that he is able to take buggy
rides and that he is improving.
Mr.. GILLESPIE with his
family have moved here from
Greenville. He will have charge
of the machinery of the Pickens
Oil Mill.
Messers. T. R. Allen, R. E.
Lewis, j. E. Parsons and G. NJ.
Bowen spent two dayslast week
on the headwaters of Saluda
river fishing.
Rev. j. D. Moore, secretary
of the Baptist Sunday school
work in this State. conducted
Sunday school institute at the
mill church last week.
Miss Ora McFall is entertain
ing a house party this week and
have as her guests Miss Floyd
of Woodruff, Miss Britton OF
Kingstree and Miss Moore OF
Bennettsville.
Mr.. Henry W. Farr is an
nounced this week for County
treasurer. He is no stranger to
our readers as he has served in
this office before. If elected he
will doubtless make an Efficient
officer.
Mr.. Lotion Turner Of Wash
ington, D. c., was ip the sit.
last week among his former &C.
ouaintances. He is a native Of
Greenviile county but is now in
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Commencement at G. F. G..


ercises of G.. F. c., at the close
Of this prosperous and success
full session. think every pupi
and teacher who remained en-
}. loved the exercises to the fullest
extent. Many visitors from va
rious parts of the State were in
attendance.
The final examinations came
to a close Saturday morning,
| June l, and then the real com
mencement began.
Saturday evening, beginning
at $50 o'clock, the expression
class. under the direction of Miss
Elizabeth Whitmarsh, our able
and excellent expression direc-
tor, presented in the open air
the famous Shakespearean play,
"As You Like 1t. The play
was we'll rendered and greatly
enjoyed. Though the girls 1e-
ceived due praise. Miss Whit
marsh was accorded he highest
honor to which she was entitled
On the following Sunday our
girls attended the church of
their choice, but in the after
noon, at s o'clock. all went in a
body to the first Baptist church.
The exercises began again
Monday evening, at $50, when
the musical department of G.
F. G. came before the public in
their final concert. So interest
ing was this part of the program
that the attention of the audi
ence was held spellbound.
Tuesday was a pleasant day
for US all. In the morning the
students and teachers attended
the first Baptist church, where
Chac T. R17rts D. D.. delivered
the baccalaurate sermon to the
graduates of both 6. F. c.. and
Furman. I am sure that only
those who have heard DR.. Burts
can appreciate him as he ought
to be. On the same afternoon,
from to 6, occurred the annual
oil exhibit. The art work re-
hected great credit upon the eff
forts and ability of our efficient
art teachers, Misses Sue Hall
and Leila Roe, assistant.
In the evening, at $50, the
senior class rendered their play.
The Princess. y Again we
found ourselves giving Miss
Whitmarsh much praise, and
were fully convinced that we
had a most excellent teacher.
On Wednesday there were no
exercises at G.. F, c., but all of
our girls attended the gradua-
ton exercises of the University
boys, across the river.
Thursday, the final day of the
exercises, was a day of impor-
tance to the seventy three mem
bers of the senior class. In the
morning, at 10 80, She alumnae
met, and the seniors. dressed in
cap and robe, We're present. Al
ter the meeting Tie seniors at
tended the alumnae banquet.
On the same evening. at $50,
a large crowd was on hand to
the graduation exercises. DIR,
E, y. Mullins, president of the
Southern Theological seminary,
addressed the seniors, his sub
iect being ''Womanhood. Al
ter his address the medals were
presented and the honors read.
Seventy-three received diplomas
and thus was the close Of the
exercises.
During the entire occasion the
visitors showed high respect and
esteem for DR.. and Mrs. Ram
say.
Now, let me say in conclusion
that every one who attends u.
F. c.. will be pleased with every
thing and charmed with our
esteemed president and every
member of our we'll equipped
faculty. Therefore, to those
who have contemplated attend
inc G.. F. c., I beg you to come
4 Student
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hapter=U. D. C., al
sSs Friday afternoon.

isQ aeet q was held with Mrs
johnson, who proved herself {
charming hostess.
The protracted meeting at the
Baptist church closed last San,
day. There were no additions
but the church was greatly
benefited by the helpful and up
lifting simple gospel messages
delivered from day to day by
Rev. W. E. Wilkins.
Attention is called to the half
page ad of Ayers Of Greenville.
This is one of the leading mil
linery establishments of the
upper part of the state and carry
a very large line Of goods We
advise our readers to call OF
them and give them a trial.
The Camp" has been a very
popular place for several days.
A member of the party or band
says that the head man is Seth
Smith and the others are his
sons and daughters and sons-in-
law, daughters-in-law and
grandchildren They hail from
Chicago but come South each
winter with stock to trade.
Prof. J. ". Ballentine has
carpenters at work repairing
and improving the residence he
recently bought from Mrs. R.
S. Latimer on Hampton avenue
As soon as, it is completed he
will occupy it. The Pickens
people will be glad to know that
Prof. Ballentine and his esti
mable wife are to become fix
lures in Pickens.
Several Pickenites left Mon
day and Tuesday for Atlanta to
be present at the marriage of
Mr.. G.. R. Hendricks and Miss
Bessie Partridge which took
place Wednesday evening.
Among those who attended
from here We're Mr.. and Mrs. J.
T. Partridge. Miss Matte Finley,
Furn,an Morris and others.
Mr.. Alfred Taylor, of Taylors,
father of Capt. ]. 7. Taylor of
this place, celebrated his S9tb
birthday on=the 18th inst. For
years he has observed
his birthday with a family re-
union and the occasions are al
ways made happy and joyous.
He is vigorous and quite active
for his age.
Hon. George S. Legare and
family reached Pickens last
week for the Summer. Mr..
Legare has a home here where
he spends the hot months and
he will rest and recuperate a
few weeks before entering upon
his campaign. He is opposed
for reelection by Mr.. Leon
Larisy but feels very confident
of being re-nominated at the
approaching primary.
The Pickens County Demo
cratic Executive Committee is
called to meet in the Court
House, at Pickens, S. c., July
1st, 1912 at II o'clock \. NJ.
Every member is urged to be
present as there is much i'm
DO, tant business to come before
the body.
By order Of
J. 7. Richey,
Chairman.
The Sunday School at Peters
Creek church will observe
,L;1Jro,sc dow tho cecOO6 SIM
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State Of South Carolina,
County of Pickens.
Before me came E. W. Tate, CASH
ier of the above named bank, who
being duly sworn, SAYS that the above
and foregoing statement is true con-
dition OF said bank, as shown by the
books of said bank.
E. W. Tate.
Sworn to aud subscribed before me
this 2lst day Of June 1912.
j. D. MAULDIN.
Notary Public.
E. w. TATE Directors.
R, NJ BAKER
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Before me came w. H. Chapman
Cashier of above named bank, who, fe-
ing duly sworn, says that tie above and
foregoing statement is true C. nd:tion
of said bank, as shown by the books OF
said bank w. II. Chapman.
Sworn to and subscribed bef re me
this 21st day of June 1912.
K C.Pobinson
Notary Public
Correct-Attest
T. n. HUNTER, Directors
W.H.CHAPMAN
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For Sale-Two good milch
COWS, with young calves.
R. A. Hester,
lt-9 Liberty S. c., R. 3.
FOR SALE-Georgia farm,
1875 acres. 10 room dwelling,
Fine cotton land. Good peach
orchard, Railroad through
place, and one mile to station.
Easy Terms.
Write BOX L.
If Pickens S, c,
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Bank Of Norris,

located at Norris, S. G.,
at the close of business June a., 1912.
''. RESOURCES:
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T. Richey,
Chairman.

The Sunday School at Peters
Creek church will observe
childrenss day the second Sun
day in July. An interesting
program has been prepared and
speakers invited and a profitable
and enjoyable day is anticipat-
ed. The public is cordially in
vited to attend and bring We'll
filled baskets.
The infant of Mr.. and Mrs. +.
L. Henderson who live two
miles out, and near Twelve Mile
river died last Sunday after
several days illness of dysenterE.
The interment was at the Baker
Cemetery the day following.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henderson have
the tender sympathy Oh thell
many friends in their sorrow.
Supervisor Craig expects to
stop the grumbling about good
roads. He has another gaso-
line engine about half the size
of the one they bought last
week which he expects to put
on the roads. 1t looks to be
about a 40 or 50 horse power and
should pull two scrapes nicely
This one is made by an Ohio
concern. If these gasoline en-
gines proves to be successful
and durable they will solve
the road problem and will be the
best investment that the coun-
! ,ty could make.
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Statement of the Condition of
The Farmers sai Merchants Bank,

located at Liberty, S. c.,
at the close of business June "a. 1911:
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Statement Of the Condition
The Pickens Bank
Located at Pickens. S. c.,

At the close Of business Jure 14th 1912
RESOURCES:
The central record., 1912-10-18
Robinson-Tinder.

By far the most interesting socia
event of the autumn season is the
marriage of Francis Crenshaw Tinder
second daughter of Elder F. M. Tindel
to MIR. Benjamin F. Robinson. The
wedding occurred last evening CWed
nesday) at o'clock at the Christian
church, the father of the bride pro-
nouncing the ceremony.
The church was artistically decorated
in palms and trailing green that form
ed background at the alter, and an
aisle for the groom's approach from
! the rear. Large bows of blue and
yellow tulle designated seats reserved
for relatives and intimate friends, at
7:3O musical program was opened by
Nevin's Venetian Love Song" PLAYED
by Miss Lefty Mae McRoberts, after
which Mr.. j. M. Farra sang It'll the
Sands of the Desert Grow Cold. -
Modulated harmonies carried the organ
into Evening Star" and "Barcarolle"
then into the accompaniment of "Oh
Promise me" effectively sung by Mr..
Farra, Call me Thine Own" was
played at the approach of the bridal
party.
At 8 O'Clock to the strains of Men,
dlesohn's wedding march the party
entered the church. Down the left
oicla proooodad fxyo ,,obor, Mo,o,,
Louis Tinder and Bascom Ford, follow
ed by Mr.. ]. P. Oasthuizen, of Lex
ington, groomsman. The bridesmaid,
Miss Shelby Mason, carrying an arm
boquet of yellow crysanthemums, and
beautifully gowned in yellow charmense,
followed Mr. Oasthuizen. In the right
aisle were Messrs Clay Kaufman and
Joe Price proceeding the maid of honor
Miss Della Tinder whose gown was
beautiful, created of blue charmense,
draped in embroidered net with lace
trimmings. She carried yellow crys-
anthemums. She was followed by the
bride, entering alone, the design of
her beautiful bridal gown was perfect
ly suited to her youthfulness, being
made without train and the graceful
bridal veil becomingly held with a
pearl Juliet Clasp, the dress was of
white charmense with Duchess lace
and pearls. She carried brides roses
and lilies of the valley.
Entering from a rear aisle Elder
Tinder and the groom, accompanied by
his brother Mr.. Curry Robinson, acting
as best man. awaited the bride at the
altar. The impressive ring ceremony
was used to unite the happy couple.
After the Marriage Mr.. and Mrs. Rob-
inson left for an extended trip.
A beautiful display of varied and
valuable gifts speaks the wide circle of
admiring friends who wish this happy
couple of continuous happiness.
One of the delightful prenuptial
functions was a reception given the
bridal party at the brides home on
Tuesday evening, an interesting
feature of which was the cutting of a
beautiful wedding cake.
The central record., 1912-10-18
YOU'LL. FIND 1T in THIS COLUMN.

Boarding house for rent. Mrs. Halle
B. Sweeney Bryantsvllle KY. 1O-4-4t.
The central record., 1912-10-18

of that beautiful old English poem.
Lord Lowell and Lady Nancy" and
also rendition of 1.-The Old Oaken
Bucket, the beloved and revered
declaimer reciting both poems in a
distinct we'll modulated voice though
now is her Goth year.
Mrs. Charles Williams and little
daughter Alma of Middletown Ohio
have returned home after a visit to
their cousin Miss Annie Oaks.
Mr.. C. D. Powell who has been in
the states of Washington and Oregon
for several months returned Wednesday
Mr. Powell was accompanied home by
his son, Robert and wife, who will
make several weeks visit to friends
and relatives here.
Eld F. M. Tinder left Thursday
morning for Wilmington, Ohio where
he will conduct a series ,of meetings.
Rev Frank Palmage, of Greenfield New
Mexico, who is now visiting, Lr, Brown,
will fill the pulpit at the christian
church during ED finders absence.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. E. Robinson, Mr..
and Mrs. Tailor Raney, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. T. West, Mrs. Emma Higginboth-
am, Mrs. ]. B. Kinnaird, Mrs. V. A.
Lear and Messrs. Henley V. Bastln,
Ira Holtzclaw, c. c. Becker and Dr.
VIM. Wheeler are among the Garrard
Co. people who are attending the Con-
vention of the Church of the Diciples
in Louisville this week.
The central record., 1912-10-18
City Notice.
9-13-4t

Taxes are due. Come in and pay
them promptly and avoid the penalty
which goes on in short time. Water
rates will also soon be due and must be
paid promptly. Have your money
ready. The improvements to the
streets, the expense of keeping them
up and the genera! running expenses of
the town takes money just the same as
it takes money to run your business.
We have taken advantage of the low
price of coal prevalent early in the
season and purchased asufficient supply
to run the water plant through the
winter. This coal must be paid for.
My office is now at the shop of Judge
E. w. Harris. Call there and settle
your water rate and taxes promptly.
If l am not there Judge Harris will
ssue a receipt. L. E. Heron. 10-6-3t.
The central record., 1912-10-18
Small Farm For Sale.

67 acres as fine corn and tobacco
land as you can find five acre barn l
new stock barn 2Sx40 new Broom house
l mile from pike q miles from Hyatts-
vile, you can pay for this at. $1,000
per acre.
S. H. Aldridge Hyattsville, KY, or
j. l. Hamilton Lancaster.