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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-08-28
The "PrOgressiye" Party

Is the individual, man or woman,
who uses Foley Kidney Pills for
b~ackache, rheumatism, weak back,
and other kidney and bladder irreg-
ularities. Foley Kidney Pills are
healing, strengthening, tonic and
quick to produce beneficial results.
Contain 10 harmful drugs. Never
sold In bulk. Put up in two sizes in
sealed bottles. The genuine in a vel
low package. j. w. Bell.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-08-28
SUPERVISOR OF REGISTRATION

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for reelection as Supervisor OF
registration for Oconee county, sub
ject to the action Of the Democratic
party in the primary.
j. L. REEDER.
hereby announce myself @ candi-
date for Supervisor Of Registration
of Oconee County, subject to action
or voters In Democratic primaries.
w. II. CRAWFORD.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-08-28
BURDENED BY TAXES AT BIRTH,
Harried BY Taxes During Life, Pur.
sued by Taxes In Death.

Washington, Aug. 22.-Majority
Leader Oscar Underwood, reviewing
the achievements OF the Democratic
House In the Congressional Record
to-day sets forth, as he see 1t, the
situation before the American con-
m under the present tariff sys-
tenn In this fashion,.
Under the present. oppressive
tariff law the laboring man returns
at night from his toll clad in a
wooden suit taxed rs per cent, shoes
taxed 10 per cent, stockings and I'M
derwear rs per cent, a cotton shirt
taxed SO per cent, a wool hat and
WOODEN gloves taxed rs per cent. He
carries a dinner pail taxed 45 per
cent, and greets his wife as she looks
through a window pane taxed 81 per
cent, with q curtain taxed AZ per
cent.
Nothing Escapes.
After scraping his shoes on an
Iron scraper taxed rs per cent, he
wipes them on a mat taxed so per
cent. He lifts a door latch taxed As
per cent, steps on a carpet taxed 81
per cent, and kisses his wife, clad in
a WOODEN dress taxed rs per cent.
She Is mending an umbrella taxed
SO per cent, with thread taxed 80
per cent.
"The house is made Of brick taxed
rs per cent, and lumber taxed 8
per cent, with paint taxed 80 per
cen Their wall paper was taxed
rs per cent, and plain furniture 35
per cent. He hangs his pail on a
steel yin taxed as per cent, using
soap taxed 20 per cent. His looking
glass was taxed As per cent, and he
combs his hair with a rubber comb
taxed 35 per cent.
"He proceeds to eat his supper,
which was cooked on a stove taxed
40 per cent, for which his wife used
pots and kettles taxed As per cent.
On their table Is common crockery
taxed SIS per cent, and cheap glass
tumblers taxed As per cent. The
sugar he puts in his tea is taxed Sd
per cent, which he stirs with a spoon
taxed As per cent. His meal is a
frugal n because the cost of living
Is high.
Taxes, Taxes, Taxes.
II uses a knife and fork taxed
SO per cent in eating salt fish taxed
10 per cent, bread 20 per cent, 20
tatoes % per cent, salt 33 per cen
butter "a Ter cent, and rice 60 per
cent. He proceeds to. read a book
taxed 25 per cent, and at the close OF
the day reclines in an iron frame bed
taxed As per cent. with a mattress
taxed 20 per cent, sheets taxed as
per cent, WOODEN blankets taxed rs
per cent, and a cotton spread AS Der
cent.
H Is taken III and the doctor pre-
scribes medicine taxed rs per cent,
which being ineffective, he passes
from this active sphere Of life and
his remains are deposited in a COT
fin taxed 35 per cent, which is con-
Veyed to a cemetery In a e
taxed 80 per cent, deposited in it's
resting place in mother earth, and
the grave filed in by use of Il spade
taxed 40 per cent, while over his
grave is raised a monument taxed 90
per cent"
Mr.. Underwood, at considerable
length, reviewed the legislation en-
acted by the Democratic House and
condemned the Republican policy as
disclosed in the session now closing.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-08-28

Robt. w. Herter, Lawrencevllle,
Mo-, who had been bothered with
kidney trouble for two years, y
81 tri ID three different kinds of kid
ney pills, ! It with no relief. NV
neighDor told me to use Foley Kid
ney Pills. l took three bottles of
them, and got a permanent cure. |
recommend them to everybody"
J. w. Boil.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-08-28

a. S. Jones, nt the Lee Pharmacy
Chico, Cal, who has handled Foley
d Co.'S medicines for many years.
says: Il consider that Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound has no equal. and
Is the one cough medicine I can rec.
ommend as containing no narcotics
or other harmful properties" The
genuine In a yellow package.
j. w. Bell.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-08-28
FOR STATE SENATE.

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for State Senator from Oconee
county, subject to the action Of the
Democratic voters In the primary
election. e. E. WERNER.
| hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the office Of State Senator
from Oconee County, subject to the
action Of the Democratic party in
the primary elections.
/. ID. FINCA NNON
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-08-28
FOR CLERK OF COURT.

l hereby announce myself as a
candidate for reelection for the Of
flee Of Clerk Of Court for Oconee
County, subject to tho action OF the
Democratic party in the primary
election. JOHN e, CRAIG.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-08-28
OANDIDATM@a Observation-Disclosures.
FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR.

hereby announce myself a candi-
date. for the United States Senate,
subject to the rules of the Demo
cratic party. Your support and In
huence will be appreciated.
N. B. DIAL, Laurens, S. G,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-08-28
ROBT. M.

lIaly ClCtlloh.
ROBT. NJ. SANDERS.
At the request Of friends, I hereby
announce myself a candidate for
Treasurer Of Oconee County, subject
to the action Of tho Democratic
party In the primary elections.
J. w. REYNOLDS.
| hereby myself a can
didate for Treasurer Of Oconee
County, >ubject to the action of the
Democratic party In the primary
elections. w. s. GRAIL.
In accordance with the rules OF
tho Democratic party, l hereby an
nounce myself a candidate for nom
ination as Treasurer Of Oconee
County. JOHN II. BROWN.
hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the Office OF Treasurer OF
Oconee county, subject to the rules
governing the Democratic party in
tho primary elections.
RICHARD w. GRUBBS.
respectfully announce myself a
candidate for the office Of County
Treasurer, subject to the rules gov
erning tho Democratic party in the
ensuing primaries.
r. HENRY ALEXANDER.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-08-28
FOR SOLICITOR.

anna candidate for reelection to
the affsA Of Solicitor of the Tenth
CircuitEand agree to abide the re-
suit Of the Democratic primary and
support It's nominees.
PROCTOR A. RONHAM.
l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Solicitor of the Tenth Judi
cial Circuit, and pledge to abide the
result Of the Democratic primary and
to support the nominees thereof.
JNO. NJ. DANIEL.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-08-28
FOR MAGISTRATE.

hereby announce myself as a can
dldate for nomination as Magistrate
Tor Walhalla, subject to the action
or the Democratic voters in the pri-
mary elections. A. p. CRISP.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-08-28
FOR MASTER.

hereby myself a candi-
date for reelection to the office Of
Master for Oconee County, subject to
the rules of the Democratic party
governing primary elections.
W. OIDRiDGE WHITE.
| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Master for Oconee county,
subject to the action Of the Demo-
cratic voters in the primary election.
w. M. FENNELL.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-08-28
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office Of Treasurer Of
Oconee County, subject to the action
Of the Democratic voters in the pri-
mary election.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-08-28
FOR JUDGE OF PROBATE.

At the request of friends, ! hereby
announce myself a candidate for the
office Of Judge Of Probate for Oconee
County, subject to the rules Of the
Democratic primary.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-08-28
V. L. MARTIN.

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office of Judge of Pro-
bate for Oconee county, subject to
the rules Of the Democratic party
governing primary elections.
JOHN B. S. DENDY,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-08-28
NOTICE TO LAND OWNERS no RE-
MOVE ALL TRASH, ETC., FROM
RUNNING STREAMS.

Notice Is hereby given to all land
owners, and their agents, in Oconee
County, South Carolina, TO remove
from the running streams OF water
upon their land all trash, trees, rats
and timber during the month Of Au-
gust OF this current year. If you
fail to do so you will be subject to
the penalty OF the law as provided
in on Act Of the Legislature (No.
36l, pages 776-7) Of the Acts Of the
year 1907. N. PHILLIPS,
Supervisor Of Ocon>e County, s. G.
July II, 1912. 1894
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-08-28
tsISAHB INTMNNAwHONA AL EpRu7Mfses
BKBLR QUESTION OLUB.

REV. DIR. LINsCOTT FOR THE INTERNATIONAL
PRESS BIBLE QUESTION CLUB.
M object Of the International Press Bible Question Club is to
promote, by questions. through the press, thought and Investigation on
the teaching Of Scripture in come ton with the International Sunday
School Lessons. h
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-26
GO TO THE NORTH POLE

Bakery for the best broad and psstry. The only Coffee Houss h town.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-26
FUGITIVE FROM ALASKA JAIL.

LOS ANGELES. Aug. Exchanged with being a jail breaker wanted a Nome, Alaska, James Landers is held in the county jail
 Frank Hatton, who says he was on, of the jury at Nome which convicted LandeTs and l2 companions of A des. perate robbery. claims to have recog mixed the man.
 It must be a case of mistaken iden tity." said James Landers today when asked If he was the man wanted at Nome. Alaska, for alleged robbery and Jail breaking. "I have never been 1T Alaska. don't know Frank Hatton who claims he was on the jury a Nome.
 I.andcrs has worked as a waiter fu, the last five years. The federal au thorities today prepared fugitive warrant to serve on I.anders. They claim that he formerly served term at Deer Lodge. Mont. It is claimed that in 1901. in the days of the gOl6 excitement. flanders with l2 others were convicted of robbery. Later they broke jail. but all save one were cap. turrd. I.anders Is said to be the one.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-26

OUTSIDE BEER AT EAGLE
 For outside bsee bottled or oo draft 90 to the Eagle. whsrs k can bs secured by the slass, bottle or eass
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-26
Nugget Special Service.

BOSTON. Sept. 24.-The fourth ar rest following the investigation of the alleged dynamite planting by the tex tile interests in the recent textile workers strike at Lawrence. has been made. The latest to be arrested IS William R. Rice. who was taken into custody by federal officers. He is d wealthy owner of large quarries sit.
 uated in East Milton. Mass. and his arrest has caused a tremendous sen sation- He denies complicity in tho
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-26

Remember we are retailers as well As wholesalers Special bottle sale. Sew ard Commercial Co
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-26
CAPITALIST TAKEN
 FOR PLACING BOMBS

alleged plot to discredit the strikers
 IL Is rumored that his arrest Is only the beginning of a series of others which will be made immediately. Tn, others tv be taken into custody. it IS said. are men of great importanc, who occupy some of the fOremosi positions in the state industrially The federal officials are actively en gagged obtaining clues and are be lieyed to have secured some very damaging evidence that will be used in the trials of the men implicated.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-26
KNOX SAILS. Special Nuoost Service.

TOKYO. Sept. 2i.-Secretary of State Knox, the representative of the United States at the funeral of the late mikado. sailed for home today. During his stay in this city he re- ceived many marks of the friendship of the Japanese people and govern ment toward the people of his coun- try. By having sent as representative a person of the eminent position of MT. Knox the American government has touched chord in the Japanese heart. MT. Knox met most of the great men of the empire in addition to the young mikado himself.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-26

WE DELIVER FREE. Fresh fruit and vegetables at Royal Fruit etore.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-26

Nome Nugget s2.oo per month.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-26

Were you ever in virsinia?- ?-Ma, Roberts.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-26
WANT ED.

l want to buy 3 or horse power boiler must be in good condition. and cheap. need cook stoves. 1 buy fur niture. carpets. sewing machines. l offer bergains in the following: l large basket sled. mining fittings. stoves and ranges. dishes. tents. ivory. hardware.
 New stsck of goods on steamship Mackinaw. Watch us grow" Get our prices. We save others money" Why not you? We keep everything. We save you 50 per cent.
 HOLTS NEW AND SECOND HAND
 STORE. 40s F. Front St.
 Tel. Black 70. Strictly cash store
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-26

S2.00 per month for the Nugg-t
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-26
MAY LAND TROOPS
 TO SAvE,INICH0LS

will land marines at Tampico should such course be found to be na 'es
 man of good standing. He d.'ctIrcs that the man killed by him was a bandit who had attempted to 'J hiu, and an investigation shows thlt h.s version of the affair Is the correct
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-26
Special Nugget Service.

MEXICO CITY. Sept. 24.-Unitet States Ambassador Henry Wilson to day declared he would not longer de fer definite action in the case of " C. Nichols. the American who Is r,w in Tampico jail on the charge of murder. To secure his release 1c ambassador says. the United states
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-12

ESTATE OF Charles E. Everett, late of
 sharon, in the Probate District of Shar- on, deceased.
 At a Court of Probate holden at Sharon within and for the District of sharon, on the 5th day of December. l9l2.
 resent, Frank w. Dakin. Judge.
 Myfa Loper of said sharon, appeared in court and moved that letters of admins tration be granted on said estate to Horace NJ. Dunbar of said sharon, as per written application on file.
 And 1t is ordered that said application be heard and determined at, the Probate office in said sharon, on the 24th day of Dec ember 1912, at ? o'clock in tho after noon and that notice he given of the pen dcEcy of said application and the time and plcce of hearing thereon, by publishing a cory of, this order in some newspaper printed in this County and having cir GU ation in this district and by sending by mail, postage paid, a copy of this order to each of the following persons at their respective postoffice addresses, Ella Lowell Newtown, Conn. l; Irving Everett, Aspen, Ulolado; Burrett Everett. San Diego, alifornia and Ernest Everett, Winsted. onn., R. F. D., at least nIne days before aid date of hearing and return make to tLis court A true copy.
 Attest FRANK w. DARIN, Judge.
 WILLARD BAKER, Clerk,
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-12
ASHLEY FALLS

Norman Thompson was taken to tn, House of Mercy, Pittsfield, last Friday Saturday he went through a serious operation but was comfortable at tie last report.
 After nine years of successful business in this village, F. H. Smith and company have disposed of their stock and will re- tire about the first of the new year. The new firm under the name of Scutt and Rood is composed of two young men we'll and favorablv known in the vicinity, Henry H. Scutt and Howard l.. Rood who have been employed by the Canaan Mercantile Company for several years The sale was made through the George W. Hall real estate agency.
 Mrs Mabel Hurlbut Pond. wife of Rev. E. w. Pond formerly pastor of the Shef- field Congregational Church, died at her home in Winchester, Mass, on Sunday. She had been ill but short time with pneumonia. The burial was in the fam fly plot in Sheffield, Wednesday morn
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-12

ing. She leaves besides her husband, two children. her father and mother, MT. l and Mrs AlOnzo Hurlbut, of Sheffield, and one brother Ralph Hurltu ut of this place.
 Mrs. Mary B. Parsous has gone to New York city for visit with relatives. The ladies of the Methodist Church hold their annual sale and supper at their hall, Tuesday evening, Dec. F.
 MT. and Mrs F. P. Smith are in New Haven for week, guests of Mrs. J. w. Strong.
 The school entertainment last Friday evening at the chapel was well attended and the scholars acquitted themselves credltably Ill their parts. Over twelve dollars were realized to be used for better equipment for the school rooms. The teachers, Miss Lockwood and Miss Fitz- gerald are to be congratulated on the success of the affair.
 MT. and Mrs. Peter Milani are happy over the birth Satur day morning, of a daughter. Ra chel Olga.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-12
To the Board of County. Commissioners for
 LitchfieId County,

I hereby apply for License to sell Spirituous qua intoxicating Liquors, Ale, Lager Beer, Rhine Wine, and Cider, at Lees House, Hoag's Crossing, Town of North Canaan. My place of business is located within 1 mile in u direct line from any church editlce or public or parochial school, or the promises pertaining thereto, or any post office, public library or ceme- tery.
 Dated at North Canaan this goth day of November, A. D. 1912,
 FRANK J. FAIRBANKS, Applicant.
 We. the undersigned, are electors and taxpayers owning real estate, of the Town of North Canaan and hereby sign and en dorse the foregoing application of Frank J. Fairbanks for license, and hereby cer- tify that said applicant Is a suitable per. son to be licenseG pursuant to sttid applica- tion.
 Dated at North Canaan this goth day of November, A. D. 1912.
 R, Black, J A. Anderson, c. H. Keg- Ter, A Gandetti. C. G Thompson.
 I hereby certify that the above named signers and end )rsers are electors and tax payers. owning real estate, in the Town of North Canaan.
 Dated at North Canaan this 23rd day of November, A. D. 1912.
 ALLYN FULLER, Town Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-12
DIsTRICT OF SHARON. ss. Probnte

DISTRICT OF SHARON, ss. Probate A' Court, Nov. 21, 1919.
 Estate of Hattie K. Cook, late of Shar- on. in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Sharon hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are re. quested to make immediate payment to LUCIUs MAYNARD COOK, Administrator.
 P. O. Address, Millerton, N Y, R. F, D.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-12
NOTICE.

My wife, Mrs. Frances M. Gray, hay ing left my bed and board without just cause or provocation. hereby warn and notify all persons not to harbor or trust on my account as I shall pay no bills of her contracting after this date.
 KIRTLAND w. GRAY. Chapinville, Nov 25, 1912.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-12
| AISTRICT OF CANAAN. ss., Probate Court NoYrmher 12 lQI2

Estate of Royal NJ. Frink, late of North Canaan in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to presel t their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debnrred recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are re- quested to maka immediate payment to
 BURTON l.. BRINK. Administrator.
 R. F D., Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-12
JuaaIinn With the Language.

Scott - Jones says that he cleared between five and six hundred on that stock deal of his. wonder if it's so? Mott-Oh. yes. he made' between S5 and $6O0. The exact amount. I be- Iieve, was SS75.-Boston Transcript.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-12
NOrICE

The annual meeting of the Stockholders of the National Iron Bank of Falls Vil- lege, Conn.,, will be held in their banking rooms at Falls Village, Conn.,. on Tues day, Jan. II, 1913, from 10 till II o'clock, a. m. for the election of directors for the coming year and for the transaction of any other business proper to come before said meeting.
 DWIGHT K. DEAN, Cashier. Falls Village, Conn.,, Dec. 10, 1919.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-12
DIsTRICT OF CANAAN, ss. Probate

D Court, December 5, 1912
 Estate of Esther F. Bump, late of Can aan In said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested. within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to
 EMILY l.. JENKs, Administratrix.
 Falls Village, Ct.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-12
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

The annual meeting of the Stockholders of the Canaan National Bank for the cleo tion ot Directors for the ensuing year will be held at the Banking House in Canaan Conn, on Tuesday, January 14th, 1918, between the hours of 10 a. m. and II a. m.
 GEORGE ROGER. Cashier. Canaan, Conn, December 10, 1912.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-12
LEGAL NOTICES
lISTRICT OF CANAAN, ss Probate . Court, NOYemher L 1912

At Court, November :, 1919.
 Estate of Joseph Ganci, late of North Canaan in said district, deceased
 The Court of Probate for the District of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the cred itOrs of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to pre- sent their accounts properly attested, with in said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to
 MICHAEL k. KANE, Administrations
 Hawleyville Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-12

THE cANFIELD," CANAAN. ca An up-to-date hotel. All the mod- ern conveniences. Service unsur> passed, A step from the station.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-12
DIsrRICT OF SHARON. ss., Probate

HIN IRICI UF SHARON, Bs., PrObate Af Court, October 24, 1919.
 Estate of Minnie F. Ryan, late of Shar- on, in said District deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of sharon hath limited and. allowed six months from the date hereof, for the cred itOrs of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to pre-, sent their accounts, properly attested within said time, will be debarred a recov- cry. All persons indebted to said estate arc requested to make immediate payment to CHAS. A. RYAN. Administrator,
 P. o. Address, Sharon, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-12
BUSINESS CARDS

GEORGER WILCOX. BLACKSMITH Horse shoeing, wood work and
 iron work. RAILROAD ST. CANAAN, CoEw-
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-12
Man Wanted.

To sell seeds in each county. A good paying position for n man acquainted with farming Experience not necessary but honesty and industry are. Steady work. Cobb & Co.,, FTanklin, Mass,