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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-09-25
DETECTIVES NOW ON CLUES,
$55 900 Taken from Train Found IN
Pensacola Bank.

Pensacola, Fla, Sept. 23.-The
package containing $4,000 in cur
rency which was mysteriously extract
ed from an express shipment from
the First National Bank here to the
Louisville and Nashville pay car at
Flomaton, Ala, was found this morn
ing at 6 O'Clock at the rear of the
bank by the negro %janitor of the
building.
No arrests have been made, but de-
tectives are working on several i'm
portant clues which are expected to
reveal the identity of the robber.
A telephone message received at
the bank Saturday evening, but
which was unheeNcd under the belief
mat 1T was from a practical Joker, in
dicates that the valuable package was
placed in the rear Of the bank build
ING mat evening by the thief.
The bank officials reassert their
confidence that the package contain
ing the $4,000 was delivered intact
to the Southern Express agency here
wednesday morning of last week.
When delivery vas made to the
LOUISVILLE and Nashville pay cal that
DAY at hlomaton the currency. which
represented the railroads monthly
pay roll for that district, was miss
ing, and in It's stead were found slips
or paper cut from magazines.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-09-25
CITATION NOTICE,

The State of South Carolina.
County of Oconee.-Un Court of
d. A. Smith, Judge cs
Probate.-Whereas. S. c.. MOON
has made suit to me to grant him
Letters Of Administration Of the Es-
tate of and Effects Of G. A. Smithson,
deceased
These are, therefore, to cite and
admonish all and singular the kin
dred and creditors Of the said
G. A. Smithson, 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 9Th day Of October,
1912, after publication hereof, at
II o'clock In the forenoon, to show
cause, IL any they have, why the
said administration should not be
granted.
Given under my hand and seal this
10th day Of September, A. D. 1912.
tSeal.) D. A. SMITH,
Judge Of Probate for Oconee County.
South Carolina.
Published on the 25th day OF Sep
TENDER and I'd day OF October, 1912,
in The Keowee Courier, and OF the
Court House door for the time pre-
scribed by law. 39-40 :.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-09-25
PITCHED BATTLE IN MARLBORO.
Firing on House Continued All Night,
Mrs. OdOm Struck In Arm.

Bennettsville, Sept. 21-There was
a war near Antioch church., in
Brightsville, Monday night in which
Dorse English received a pistol ball
IN his leg, the front of w. b. Odom's
residence a literally filled with
shot, Mrs. Odom was struck in tho
ARM, Norman Odom was struck by
small shot and n or more negroes
were wounded.
Reports which come from that sec
ton Of the cOunyt, which is ten miles
north OF Bennettsville, say that on
Monday afternoon Dorse English,
Brooks English and Tilden Quick
went to a saw mill, which is operated
at Harris Peoples gin by Jack Jus
tice. They got into a difficulty with
Justice, and some rough language
was used.
Monday night Norman Odom went
to the home Of Dorse English, called
debt which Odom claimed English
owed him. There was a dispute
about 1t, some hot words and then an
exchange Of pistol shots. a bail
from Odom's pistol struck English In
the left leg, inficting a painful
wound. Odom then went home to his
fathers, w. B. Odom's.
A little later several unknown per-
sons started on the war-path With
shotguns. They passed Justices
saw mill n fired into tho seed
room, where he and his hands slept.
The shot struck M or two of the
negroes, but did not seriously wound
them.
They fred at Oscar Odom, who
happened to be passing along the
road and was probably mistaken for
Norman Odom. Oscar took to his
heels and escaped without injury.
The party next went to the home
of w. B. Odom and commenced
bombarding his house. Norman went
out into the yard and from behind a
tree, commenced firing in the direc-
ton of the flashes of the guns. His
mother, fearing for Norman's safety,
cracked open the door and called to
hin to come in. AS she did so a
II fired and she was struck in the
arm by some of the shot. Some of
the shot from the bombarding guns
struck Norman's clothes, but did him
no harm.
House Bombardcd.
After Norman vent back into the
house the firing continued most of
the night. The residence of Mr..
Odom shows the extent of the bonn
harding. for the whole front Of the
house is literally filled with shot,
which seems to be about No. 6.
No positive evidence has been
brought out as to who did the shoot
ing. Rural Policemen Chavis and
Peavy and Deputy Sheriff Hubbard
went up Tuesday to investigate the
matter. Tilden Quick, David Hub
bard, Brooks English and Clint Odom
we're arrested and carried before
Magistrate J. Mob. Harley, who re-
leased them on bond. Norman Odom
came down and gave bond to Magis-
trttc >. J.. Gibson.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-09-25
Many Driven from Home.

Every year, in many parts of the
country, thousands are driven from
their homes by coughs and lung dis
eases. Friends and business are left
behind for other climates, but this is
costly and not always sure. A better
way-the way Of multitudes-is to
use Dr.. Kings New Discovery and
cure yourselfe at home. Stay right
there, with your friends, and take
this safe medicine. Throat and lung
troubles find quick relief and health
returns. Its help In coughs, colds,
grip, Group, whooping cough and sore
lungs make 1T a positive blessing.
soc. and 81. Trial bottle free. Guar
anteed by all druggists.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-09-25
browns When Boat Tits.

Charleston, Sept. 19.-Henry witt,
son Of Mrs. NJ. Witt, proprietress OF
a grocery store on tho corner Of
Meeting and Shepherd streets, was
drowned this morning near the Char
lesion navy yard. Witt and several
companions left the navy yard In a
boat for a fishing trip. The party had
not proceeded far before on the swell
Of the waves, caused by a passing
steamer, the small craft was suddenly
tilted and Witt and w. r. Sweatman
were thrown into the water. Sweat
man fortunately seized hold Of the
boat, but Witt missed his hold and
disappeared. He was unable to swim.
The body was recovered this after
noon.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-09-25
TEA CHEERS EXAMINATION.

Notice is hereby given that pursu-
ant to al order Of the State Board of
Education the regular fall examina-
ton for teachers will be held in the
Court House at Walhalla on FRI
DAY, OCTOBER 4th, 1912.
Questions in Pedagogy will be
based upon the Elementary Manual
for Teachers and tho High School
Manual. both Of which can be obtain
ed from the State Superintendent of
Education free OF charge.
All Trustees are urged to see that
the teachers in the common schools
aud the high schools have regular
certificates, and II they have not, then
they must take this examination.
Applicants furnish their own sta
tionery and pencils. Examination
will begin at 8 o'clock and close at s
o'clock. w. G.. HUGHS.
County Superintendent OF Education
September rs, 1912. 39-4O
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-09-25
Rebel Leader Captured.

Tucson, Arizona, Sept. 23.-After
a chase through Northern Sonora by
Mexican Federal troops, after his
raid on mining camps and lines OF
the Southern Pecific Railroad, Gen.
Emilio p. Campo, the rebel leader,
and his staff crossed the American
line south Of Tucson and now are
prisoners OF the United States. After
positive identification by DR.. Ruffo, a
friend, Campo to-day admitted his
identity and said he was tired OF
fighting. DR. Ruffo was surgeon gen
eral for Madero in the previous reyo-
luton.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-09-25
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION.

Pursuant to an order Of the Coun-
ty Board OF Education Of Oconee
County, South Carolina, notice is
hereby given that a special election
will be held at the Court House, in
Walhalla, on Thursday, October Sd,
1912, for the purpose Of voting upon
the question Of levying an additional
extra tax Of TWO MILLS upon all
tho real and personal property in
Walhalla School District, No. rs, for
school purposes.
At said election all persons favor
Ing said additional tax shall cast a
ballot containing the word eyes"
written or printed thereon, and all
persons opposing said additional levy
shall cast a ballot containing the
word "No" written or printed
thereon,
f.. L.. HERNDON,
G. w. PITCHFORD,
j. B. s. DENDY,
Trustees Walhalla District, No. 26.
September Is, 1912. 1910
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-09-25
WESTMINSTER NEWS NOTES.
Fred Davis, Of Fair Play, Succumbs
to Observation-Disclosures

Westminster, Sept. 24.-Special:
Geo. Hull, of the Southern Railway,
Is quite sick at his home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Taylor spent
Saturday and Sunday in Liberty.
G. c.. Moore Of Union City, Ga,
returned to his home Friday, after
spending a few days with friends in
Westminster.
Mrs. NJ. G.. Barton, two sons and
daughter, of Piedmont, are visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Strib-
ling.
J. j.. Gaines, Of Elberton, Ca, is
spending a few weeks with his son,
j. 10. Gaines.
Mrs. John Durham returned home
Friday after a few days visit to rel
atives at Pelzer and Greenville.
Mrs. j. ID. Witherspoon and daugh-
ter returned to their home in Cross
Hi Saturday after a few days visit
to relatives here.
William McLeskey, Of Townville,
visited his brother, j. j. McLeskey.
last week.
Fed Davis, Of Fair Play, died Mon
day evening about 6 o'clock of APP
nendic!tis. He was the father OF
Davis, Of this place.
a. n. Gilreath is in Battle Creek,
Mich, undergoing treatment. we
nope for him a speedy
The Misses Haley will have their
fall millinery opening on October
18th and 5th.
Miss Myrtle Zimmerman, Mrs. r.
II. Smithson and Jack Zimmerman
spent Saturday and Sunday with
friends in Hartwell, Ga.
Mr.. Bryan, Of Atlanta, Is here try
ing to work up another lyceum course
for the coming season..
Mrs. j. e.. Gaines is quite sick with
a bone felOn on her wrist.
II. b. Gilbert and II. c.. Wilson
spent Saturday and Sunday in At
lanta.
Wilton e. Mason, Of Greenville,
was in town on business a few days
last week.
Miss Alma Powell, of Atlanta, IS
spending a few weeks with her cou-
sin, Mrs. S. L. Brownlee.
e. G.. Marett, Misses Anna and
Pearl Marett and Bolton Marett, Mrs.
J. II. Carter, Rev. A. p. Marett and
Mr.. and Mrs. J. N. Whitaker went
to Fair Play Tuesday morning to at
tend the funeral of Fed Davis.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-09-25
Direct To Pcnitcntiary.

The survivors, Of Orr's regiment
are invited by the Chamber Of Com
merce Of the city Of Anderson to be
their guests, and the Sons of Vete-
rams and the Daughters Of tho Con
federacy join heartily in this invita-
ton to these veterans to meet here
on the eighth Of October.
There will be various entertain
ments provided for these distinguish
ed guests, and o full program will
be printed later. w. II. McGill,
For Committee.
Anderson, S, c.,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-09-25
Notice to Confederate Soldiers.

l hold a number of certificates for
aid to old soldiers, granted by the
Board of County COMMISSIONS, for
the months Of July, August and Sep
TENDER. If those named below will
send in their post office addresses l
will take pleasure In mailing certifi-
Gates Of aid to them: w. J. Lusk,
w. A. Wilson, James Wroten, James
Gibson, j. B. Stone. Others not re-
ceiving their certificates of aid reg
ularly will notify me.
J. S. Colley,
Clerk Board Co. Commissioners.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-09-25

An article that has real merit
should in time become popular. That
such Is the case with Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy has been attested by
many dealers. Here Is one Of them:
Fl. w. Hendrlckson, Ohio Falls, Ind,
writes, "Chamberlaln's Cough Rem
c : Is the best for coughs, colds and
Group, and Is my best seller" For
sale by all dealers.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-09-25
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND
CREDITORS.

All persons indebted to the Els.
tate Of Fl. NJ. HARDIN. deceased.
are hereby notified to make pay
ment to the undersigned, and all per-
sons having claims against said Es-
tate will present the same duly at
tested within the time prescribed by
law or be barred.
NJ. l.. HARDIN, Westminster, S. c.
w. A. HARDIN, (Hodges, S. c.
Executors Estate II. NJ. Hardin.
September rs, 1912. 1912
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-09-25
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
AND DISCHARGE.

notice Is hereby given that the un-
dersigned will make application to
ID. A. Smith, Judge Of Probate for
Oconee County, in the State Of South
Carolina, at his Office at Walhalla
Court House, on Friday, the 7th
day Of October, 1912, at II o'G,ock
In the forenoon, or as 500 thereafter
as said application can be heard, for
cave to make final settlement Of
the estate Of H. NJ. Hardin, deceas-
ed, and obtain final discharge as Adj
illustrators Of said estate.
NJ. l.. HARDIN,
w. A. HARDIN,
Administrators.
September rs, 1912. 39-42
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-09-25

WE WANT to buy one-half million
Dogwood and Persimmon Shuttle
Blocks, from 12h to 90 inches in
length. Prices range from $4,000
per thousand downward. See D. l..
Norris, Manager, The Southern Shut
tie e. Bobbin Co., Westminster, s. G..
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-09-25

SLS LAS~t.-o.
Master Bill Harper, the young son
of j. e. Harepr, has been sick at his
home here for a week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. o. Hamilton and
family visited Clemson last Satur-
day.
A large number of hands are at
work at the dam on ConerOss, and
the frequent passing out Of teams
makes Fair Play street a live thor
oughfare.
Miss Verna Stribling returned Sat
urday from a delightful visit Of two
weeks to Marietta, Ga.
Miss Norma Gignilliat entertained
a few Of her friends informally, but
delightfully."-, last Friday evening.
The friends Of Harry Bryan are
glad to knOw he Is convalescent from
an operation for appendicitis.
K. s. Werner was in Seneca Satur-
lay with some>Of his fine pears. Mr..
Werner grows several specimens
which for quality cannot be sur
passed in this country.
Miss Pcarle Leavelle, of MISSISSIPPI
pi, who has been visiting Miss Car
RE Hunter, returned to her home
last week.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-09-25
THE LITTLE RIVER SECTION,
Mrs. Corbin and Mr.. Alexander, Miss
Nicholson and Mr.. Hinkle, Married.

Little River, Sept. 23.-Special:
The past week has been an ideal one
Tor tie farmers to gather forage. On
Sunday morning, however, the wea-
Their changed, rain began falling free
~ and the balance Of the day there
was a steady down-pcur.
Z. 5. Tailey a been on the inva-
I'D list the past week. His many
friends hope to see him we'll soon. 4
William Lusk and Mack Davis, two
promising young men of Pickens,
were circulating among friends in
this section the past week.
WHY Alien ana John CillpSpiu
aaNa ntoVad Il shinglc mili 90 K. ".
BURGESS place and are cutGiuE shin
Glva in q marry.
James Wilmington has repaired has
sningie mil and viii soon DO ia Tie
single business.
Rev. Wade Nicholson closed a good
meeting at Whitewater on September
Sth, with seven additions to the
church. The baptizing will take
place the first Sunday in October neal
the church.
We report two marriages that will
be Of interest to people of both South
and North Carolina:
Miss Jane Nicholson, OF the White
water section, and John Hinckle, of
North Carolina, were joined in we'd
lock recently. The groom is a highly
esteemed young man Of North Car
DINA, while the bride Is a charming
young lady Of many noble traits of
character and the young daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. A. p. Nicholson, OF
Whitewater.
Mrs. c. ID. Corbin, OF the White
water section. and Frank Alexander,
Of North Carolina, were also recently
married. The groom is a son of Rev.
Pick Alexander, Of North Carolina,
and a promising young nan The
bride is well and favorably known I'm
Oconee, and was the widow Of the
late G. d. Corbin. of the Whitewater
section. The contracting parties
have the best wishes of many friends
in both South and North Carolina
for a happy journey through life.
The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs,
will be sorry to hear that their health
for some time. 1t is hoped that they
may improve steadily.
The many friends Of A. Wilson
will be sorry to hear that he is very
sick at the home of Car Burrell. He
Is suffering with pellagra.
Rev. Lewis filed his appointment
at Whitmire's on the third Sunday
preaching a very impressive sermon
He will come back the third Sunda!
in October Ut II a. M. and very
likely will begin a p]rotracted meet
ing at hat time. A good meeting is
hODed for,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-09-25
WEST VIRGINIA MARTIAL LAW,
folders Have Captured Thousands of
Arms from the Miners.

Charleston, w. Va, Sept. 22.-
The State militia to-day frightened
its lines in the martial law district of
kanawha county, and State officials,
from Governor Glasscock down, are
apparently preparing for a long siege
In the troubled mine zone. The fail
ure Of yesterdays conference, called
by Governor Glasscock to bring about
some solution Of the coal strike In
the Paint and Cabin creeks caused
an order to be issued by Brig. Gen.
c.. d. Elliott dividing the martial law
territory into two zones. Heretofore
operations Of the militia have been
directed from a single headquarter.
state of Armed Peace.
Martial law now extends along the
south side Of the Kanawha river. a
stretch of eight miles, between Cabin
and Paint creeks. and a mile on either
side OF the mouth OF each. 1t reaches
up these two creeks in some cases
thirty-one miles, as the mountainous
character Of the country presents
vast difficulties for following up dep
relations. BY Gen. Elliott's order
the men on the military commissions
VINO hitherto have had small work
10 40 nave been assigned subordinate
districts to command.
"A trip through the district to-day
disclosed a state Of armed peace. The
mli1t1a has secured the territory for
weapons, II In addition to thou
sands Of firearms captured some time
ago, a car half filed with of
every conceivable character Is stock
ed ready for movement from the
strike zone to arsenal here.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-09-25

NuNUtItU Grove, sept. = - aN. .
cial: Our people are about through
foddering now, and picking peas and
gathering apples is the order OF the
day in this section.
Miss Esther Cobb has been con
fined to her bed for the past two
weeks with fever, but her many
friends hope to see her out again
soon.
Mrs. John Lee will leave this week
for Oregon, where she will join Mr..
Lee. They will make their home
there in the future.
Miss Genelie Ramey left for Bel
ton last Wednesday,, after a three
Ramey, and family.
Mrs. Josephine Chambers, of West
minister, spent last week with her
cousin, Mrs. Thomas Ramey.
Mrs. William Burton, OF Rocky
Fork, was called last Thursday 10 the
bedside Of her mother, Mrs. Robert
Cobb, who vas suffering from a
broken hip.
Miss Dovie Ramey has the largest
lemon we have seen this season. 1t
is II " inches in circumference and
5R inches long.
Mrs. G.. w. Wilbanks has been
spending a week with her daughter,
Mrs. John Thrift, who has not been
well for some time.
Mrs. Jas. Swofford Is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Lou Ramey, at Ander-
son.
Mrs. Biemann Phillips and Mrs.
Thomas Ramey have tho largest
Nancy Hall sweet potatoes we have
seen this season.
Miss Hattie Pell has vacated her
school here for two weeks for fodder
pulling.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-09-25

Few, If any, medicines have met
with the uniform success that has at
tended the use OF Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy. The remarkable cur Is OF collie
and diarrhoea which 1t has effected in
ALMOST every neighborhood have
given 1t a wide reputation. For sale
by all dealers.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-09-25

The implicit confidence that many
people have in Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Is
founded on their experience In the
use Of that remedy and their knowl-
edge Of the many remarkable cures
OF collie, diarrhoea and dysentery that
1T has effected. For sale by all deal
orS.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-09-25

From m0UDDoiD Gr>yc.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-09-25
Matters Of News ut Seneca.

Seneca, Sept. 24.-Special: Joe
and Gordon Todd. j. w. Stribling
and Lowry Hamilton, all Of Clemson
College, spent Sunday with their
homefolks here.
II. NJ. Lowery has been in Seneca
for several days on business.
Miss May Hamilton returned from
Atlanta last week and will be at
home this winter.
Our milliners will have their OPEN
ings this week, the 9th and 28th,
and next week, October I'd and Sd.
The Once-a-Week Club will hold
the opening meeting this week with
the president, Mrs. L.. w. Werner.
Seneca has been visited with fine
rains, which were much needed.
The beautiful bungalow home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Holloway Is near
ing completion, and will be ready for
occupancy by October list.
The Union composed Of the mis-
sionary societies Of Piedmont Pres
IE.@ry, which meets with tnn Wcsl~
rrs 49, - ID. #I
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-22

Des Moines, the state president, was
present and addressed the clubs up
on general topics, One of the most
interesting papers was that read by
Miss Leona Call Of this city on the
work of the loan fund committee in
which Miss Call, by reason Of her
service as teacher, is very much
interested. The report by Mrs. Cook
of Fort Dodge upon the new exper-
iment of public playground in
that city, maintained by the wom-
ems clubs, was also very entertain
ing and suggestive,
The ladies of the city federation
Of Boone proved themselves to be
most delightful hostesses and the re-
ception at Hotel Hoist on Thursday
evening and the luncheon on Friday
We're both very enjoyable social oc-
casions. The federation was invit-
ed to meet at Humboldt next year.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-22

was obdurate. saying that he pro-
posed to stop speeding in Santa
Clara county. 1t was not until A.
W. Johnson, agent Of the car used
by Jeffkins, secured bondsmen and
put up $3.50 cash bail that he was
released.
Jenkins covered the distance be-
tween Oakland and San Jose in 80
minutes and 3-5 seconds, breaking
the previous record of 81 minutes
fiat.
n He kept up an average speed Of
seventy miles an hour and on one
squirt of the drive travelled at the
rate of eighty-five /miles an hour.
This was between MiIpitas and San
Jose.
Laurence b. Gross, the mechanic
ian that accompanied Jenkins, was
injured just as the car was speeding
cut OF Milpitas Jenkins was not
familiar with sharp turn in the
road here and when he met it he
had to steer so quickly that the car
skidded, a rear wheel crashed into
fence and Gross, who was gripping
the seat grimiy to keep his place in
the car, had his left index finger
mashed.