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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-03
POLITICO-PICNlC
DINNER AT KRESS

Alberta, Va. August "A picnic
was given today at kress by the
neighbors and a large gathering it
was, Hon. Robert Turnbull discussed
the political issues OF the day, and
General T.. J Kress, of Pittsburg spoke
on the subject OF Seeing Things"
Each handled his subject with a
thorough knowledge OF the same
Hon, f. r. Buford and r. Lee
Chambliss were on the schedule
for speech, but were unavoidably
detained.
Dinner was served In the old vir-
ginia picnic style.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-03

the evening With beautiful selections
Of vocal and instrumental music.
The dining groom was lovely with
It's soft lights and artistically decorat-
ed tables.
Mrs ]. A. Womsck assisted Mrs. a.
l., Fjrestone in serving refreshments.
Those present were, Misses Grace
Pease. OF Richmond. Va. Ethel Rich
ardson. Vivian and Maggie Shumate.
Polly Pluukett, Mary Williamson,
Mary and Susie Elder, Of Lynchburg;
Mamie Phillips. I1tiCea Firestone.
Gertrude and Christine Bishop. Mr,
and Mrs. J. A. Wnmack, Mr.. and Mrs
Andrew L. Firestene. Mrs. j, s.
Womack, Messrs. W, y. Wilbourne.
Walter Wade. Howell Clayton Hud-
son. Louise wilbourne, RAIDER Bishop
and Percy Snead.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-03
FORMER AIDE To
JACKSON IS DEAD

Especial TO The Richmond yirginian)
Warrenton. Va, Aug. Captain
William Fitahugh Randolph, of 1nnes
Hill, near Warrenton, died at his home
here on the 3oth ulto.. in the eighty
third year of his age.
Captain Randolph was aide to Cen
erl Stonewali Jackson, and was with
him when General Jackson received
the wound that caused his death.
Captain Randolph served with dis
tinction and bravery throughout the
entire Civil War in the Confederas g
army. He is a brother of Right Rev.
~. Al. Randolph and is survived by
several children. Funeral services will
take place on Sunday afternoon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-03
LUMBER INTERESTS
PROFIT BY DECISION

Asheville, n c.. August e.---Thc de-
cision OF the Interstate commerce
commission cancciling the proposed
rates on lumber shipments from
western North Carolina points to
virginia cities and eastern points
means the saving OF $4,000 to local
lumber interests and the enhancing
OF the valuation of timber lands in
Western. North Carolina from Sc to
So per acre, according to President
w. q. Riddick and Attorney T. J.
Harkins. OF the Western Carolina
Lumber and Timber association.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-03
WERE ATTACKED ON
HIGHWAY, THEY SAY
T. BRUCE MASON AND j. II. MOOD
WARD MAKE COM
assz I
PLANTS.

Portsmouth. Va. Aug. FL. Bruce
Mason and j. f. Woodward yesterday
afternoon reported TO the police that
they were attacked by FIVE negroes on
the County street road near Bunting
farm, and severely beaten.
Constable Cherry went out on the
case, and arrested c. Mitchell. colored.
at Bowers Hill, locking him up In the
Norfolk county Jail pending examina-
tion.
Mitchell did not deny that he was a
witness of the alleged assault, but de-
clared at the jail last night that he
had nothing to do with It,
1t appears, from information given
out. that the negroes involved In the
assault were riding bicycles away from
the city. Mason and Woodward were
walking along the road toward town.
Just what prompted the alleged at
tack has not been revealed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-03
rELErHosE
seesefy Editor

rr. AND Mrs Karl s. Blackwell. Miss
Lucy C~leman and Mrs Ida Prehlc
snd daughter, who sailed last Friday
On hoard the Friedrich der Grasse, TO
xperd the remainder Of the summer
travelling in Europe. are returning TO
Richmond In a few days, their snip
hayirg been ordered back TO America,
on account OF possible war emery
Snev.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Scott Parrish, Mrs.
~ r Chalmers and Mrs, q r, Winch.
she were 10 have sailed from New
York saturday ON the Naterland for
Europe have postponed their trip. and
Mr. Parrish has sent for his touring
,af ana he and his party are touring
n the North for a while
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-03
BOYS LIBERTY
IS SHORT LIVED

Clarke Honaker. a seventeen-year-
old white boy who escaped from the
Laurel reformatory Saturday morn
ing, was captured here that iight near
the corner Of Lombardy and Broad
streets after merry chase by p. A.
Lewis, an officer from the reformR-
tory.
Honaker made his getaway with
Lorraine Cannon and the two made
their way to Richmond. Mr.. Lewis
followed them and ran across tho
couple near Lombardy and Broad after
a search of the city. Both OF the hOys
ran, but Honakcr was caught. The
police have been asked to help locate
Cannon Honaker last night told that
he and Cannon had planned to take
a train for West Virginia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-03
BIG CELEBRATION III
GLOUCESTER COUNTY

Gloucester G. H, Va, August g
The fifth grand tournament and field
day will be held at Roaring Spring
Farm" near Gloucester e, H. on
Wednesday, commencing a 1890 A,
Nj. Music has been engaged from
Norfolk and the grand ball VIII be
held in the auditorium at O'Clock,
Among the attractions advertised
are: Sack race, high jump, hurdle
race tournament, etc.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-03

Miss Priscilla shepherd, who mas
been spending some time with heF
mother, Mrs James Branch Capeti.
!. RockhridEe Alum Springs, has re
fnrrei 10 Crozet for the remainder
al the summer Miss shepherd is "a
rhar,7ainS young girl and has been eN-
sensiYeiy entertained since her stay
~ the Roekbridge Alum. She lead
ihe cotiilion Thursday evening, dane
Ing with Mr.. II t. Snow, Of Tampa
Tla. Mr. ard Mrs. James Branch
cabeii, wha have been spending some
time with Mr. John r. Branch AZ the
White Sulphur springs, have returned
10 the Rockhr!dge Alum, having made
the trip IN their automobile
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-03
Entertained In Roanoke.

Mrs. Ida May GIL delightfully."- en-
t4rfa8nea at her home, sol Second
avenue. \ ". Roanoke, THURSDAY
evening last. In honor of Miss Grace
pcpee. Of Richmond, Va
The nerch and lower floor were at
4raetlvelv decorated with palms ferns
surn~rer fowers and Japanese Ian
t@rrs CARRYING out q color scheme on
aink and green.
Miss Christine Bishop and Mrs. j.
s. Noinack assisted Mrs GIN IN re-
eeivine her guests.
Misses Mary Williamson, Polly
lainnkett and Christine Bishop charm
ingiy entertained The guests during
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-03
Storm In King and Queen.

stevensville. Va, Aug "a ter
rifle hail and wind storm passed
through our county a few days ago,
from MIXERS Tavern to Mantapike,
destroying every crop of corn in lis
wake Not half n crop of corn viii be
made and no fodder is left
Miss Gladys Aynholdt has returned
to her home in Friars Point. Miss.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-03
CAR NICHOLAS OF RUSSIA

Car Nicholas H. of Russia viii lead
his troops to war in person II there
Is a general fight, according To dis
patches received from Europe The
car Is forty-six years old. and has
reigned nearly twenty years lie has
been a ruler OF peace. and even in
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-03
on To Eagles Convention.

James A. Warde, past worthy presi-
dent OF Dixie eArie Of Eagles. left
Saturday afternoon for Kansas City,
Mo-. to attend the Eagles convention.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-03
Round Hill Pastor Resigns.

King George, Va. Aug Rev, j.
H. Newbill pastor for some years OF
Round Hill Baptist church, King
George county, has rendered his resig-
nation as pastor. to take effect the
fourth Sunday in August
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-03
watch store Robbed.

C. r. Cook. manager Of the Guarantees
Watch company, located At 313 North
Fifth street. reported to the police
Saturday that the. store had been en-
tered and fourteen watches and three
Eold chains. valued II about 80. w@rs
stolen. ~ ~ MD
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-03
Hold Alleged Horse Thief.

Raymond Smith. Of 10 South Fifth
street, alleged to have used the name
of Frank Jones In hiring horse and
buggy and afterwards selling them
for 376, IL under arreEl.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-03
In Quebec.

Mr. and Mrs John Steinbrecher and
Miss Belle Fsromner are at the Audi
torium hotel. Quebec. Canada, and,
from there they will visit the shrine
of st Anne DE Beupre.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-03
Nurses To Meet

The regular monthly meeting oil
the Richmond Nurses club Will be
held this afternoon at 4 o'clock al
the Memorial hospital.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-03

the present crisis he is believed to
have stood as long as he could against
taking up arms. Whether the car
viii actually direct his immense forces
Is a question which events alone can
tell. He has able generals and mill
tary advisers
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-11-05
ROYAL ETIQUETTE IN JAPAN.
A Member Of the imperial Family Can
De Only In Tokyo.

A Member of the imperial Family Can
De Only IN Tokyo.
Surely there never was more grim
journey made than that Ut the dow,
ager empress Ut japan when she came
tor The iast time to Tokyo
She mad died IN her palace In the
country Hat the Japanese bold that
a nember OF the lmperlai FAMILY can
die nowhere except In Tokyo There
fore the dead empress. Theoretically
still alive. lourneyed from nei country
place to the palace IN Tokyo with all
the ceremonial that attended her move
uientS when living
She travelled III the royal railway car
arid was driven through the streets to
the palace IN court carriage with
the blinds closely drawn The minis
ters ami nigh state officials who greet
ed hef on neI past arrivals III tine capl
tai were at the station as usual and
showed III no way that on this occa-
slun they were meeting the corpse OF
the empress
: Troops lined the streets and present
I'd arms as she passed Only the great
crowds IN the streets. landing IN 81
,ence instead of loudly cheering. be-
trayed the fact thar the imperial car.
rage contained dead wOman.-New
York Sun.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-11-05
WHITMAN GIVEN
:. BIG PLURALITY
Republicans Also Make Other
Gains in New York State.

New York, Nov. 5.-As the election
returns became complete they EN-
phasized the sweeping Republican vic
tory in New York state. With the
collapse of the Progressive move
ment the Republicans dominated the
situation Summarized results show:
Charles s. Whitman, Republican
defeated Martin H. G1ynn for governor
by plurality of 131,435.
James w. FWadsworth, Republican
defeated James W. Gerard for senator
by 1890. Republicans carried both
branches of the legislature over
whelmingly, the senate standing: Re
publicans, "a; Democrats, II; assem-
bly,, Republicans, 80; Democrats. 81
Republicans elected the entire tick
ct for minor state offices and an over
whelming majority of the delegates
to the constitutional convention which
will write the states new constitu
ton; Republicans reduce the Demo
cratic congressional representation II
the state from thirty-one to nineteen
William Sulzer. impeached and re
moved as governor by Tammany Hall
ran ahead of Frederick M. Davenport
the Progressive candidate for gov
ernor. Sulzer, running as the Pro
hibition candidate with the American
party endorsement, polled $4,000 votes
against $4,000 for Davenport.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-11-05
ENDORSED AT HOME
Such Proof as this should Convince
Any Sank Centre Citizen.

4 . ?. -
The public endorsement of local
citizen is the best proof that can be
produced. None better, none stronger
can be had. When a man comes for
ward and testifes to his fellow7citi-
zens, addresses his friends and neigh
bors, you may be sure he is thorough
ly convinced or he. would not do So
Telling ones experience when it is for
the public good is an; act of kindness
that should be appreciated. The fol-
lowing statement given by resident
of Sank Centre adds one more to the
many cases of Home Endorsement
which are being published about
Doan's Kidney Pills. Read it.
Allan Vessey, retired farmer, Birch
St., Sank Centre, says:
81 have used Doan's Kidney
Pills at different times and have
always found them to be just as
represented. Doan's Kidney Pills
have always brought me fine re-
lief from backache and kidney
weakness"
Price Soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Wesley had. Foster Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-11-05

naughty and inaccessible person, the
stage door keeper, or some other of
the dragons who guard the sacred
precincts of "behind the scenes"
Once you can penetrate to the dres-
sing room of the star you will not
have much trouble, for he is a most
good natured person. The little room
is most homogeneous scene. Around
the walls there are all kinds of ar
ticles of female attire interspersed
with fluffy wigs and marvellous dia-
dems and other ornaments with which
women are wont to bedeck themselves.
The process Of transformation from
a man to a Venus-like creature, all
frills and graces, is naturally not a
simple one. In the first place there
are all kinds of mysteries to be per-
formed before a ruddy masculine face
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-11-05

the highest form of fiattery which can
be paid to Leon Finch, most success
full female impersonator and the most
graceful man who ever wore skirt
since the Romans wore togas.
He takes to skirts naturally as some
men take to drink or whiskers. When
he waltzes on the stage there are
many wild heartbeats among those
who are not aware that he is merely
a man and by profession and nature
a base deceiver; Leon Finch is the
only original finale mimic only
this, but he has learned that peculiar
smile, which in his female rivals con-
ceals an abyss of destruction into
which Pittsburgh Millionaires and
others are prone to fall.
If your want to be initiated into the
mysteries, go and bride the most
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-11-05
WILLING Himself Well.

An interesting example Of man
willing himself well Is that Of "Origi
nal'' Walker The thing was the work
OF moment He had been reading
Cicero's DE OratOre." and some pas
sage suggested to him the expediency
Of making the improvement Of his
health his study. Il rose from my
book" be writes. "stood bolt upright
and determined to be well. In pursu-
ance Of my resolution [ tried many ex.
tremes, was guilty Of many absurdities
and committed many errors amid the
remonstrances and ridicule of those
around me- persevered. neverthe-
ess. and 1t is now. believe. full six.
teen years since have had any medi.
cal advice or taken any medicine OF
anything whatever by way Of medi.
cine."-LondOn Chronicle
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-11-05

can be made into perfect dear of a
complexion" The process is long and
tedious, rendered not the less so on
occount of Mr.. Finch having a heavy
beard.
He has clear, boyish voice which
does not require much Disgusting to
represent that of slightly deep toned
woman and he has mastered to per-
lection the short gliding steps which
are the ideal of every female striver
after fashion.
He appeared in regular vaudeville
house before he was II and since that
time has played in almost every city
of Importance in the United States.
He is now the Leading Feature, ap-
pearing nightly with Christy's Big
Hippodrome Show, at the Caughren
Theatre, Nov. 18th and 18th.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-11-05
Republican Wins in
/. Wisconsin.
.ki'GOVERN ALSO VICTOR
Icfea.s Democratic Candidate
fer United States Senator.

Milwaukee, Nov. additional fig.
ures but still far from complete re-
turns do not change the estimate of
the vote in Wisconsin which elected
Emanuel Philip, Republican, of Mil
.waukee, governor of Wisconsin, to-
gether with the complete state ticket
by a plurality of at least $4,000 over
Judge John C. Karel, Democrat. John
]. Blaine, Independent candidate, who
was endorsed by the La Toilette fac
ton, was completely out of the run.
ming.
Governor Francis e. McGovern was
elected United States senator by per-
haps 10000 plurality over Paul O.
HIsting. Democrat.
1he present congressional incum-
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-11-05
FERRIS EL6oTED GOVERNOR
Only Democratic Winner on Michigan
State Ticket.

Detroit, Mich. Nov. Sit was prac-
tically conceded. even by Republicans.
that Woodbridge N. Ferris, Democrat
has been reelected governor of Michi
gan by a majority variously estimated
at from $1,000 to 10000. Former Gov
ernor Chase s. Osborne, who ran
against Ferris, was the only Republic
an. defeated on the state ticket.
On the face of the returns Repub
licans had won in every COMPRESSION
al district except the First and the
Second, at the same time defeating
Michigan's two Progressive congress
men. who sought reelection.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-11-05
EEyERlDGE A POOR THIRD
Senator shiv.ly Wins Three-corneree
Fight In Indiana.

indianapolis, Ind, Nov. 5.-The sol
i'd Democratic representation in con-
gress was broken in Tuesdays cleo
ton, but incomplete returns leave in
doubt whether the Republicans gained
more than two districts.
Senator Shively was returned to
ffie senate, but only after a severe
brush with Hugh Miller, Republican.
His plurality may not exceed 10000.
A. ]. Beveridge, Progressive candi-
date, ran poor third. The big slump
in the Progressive vote was the fea.
ture of the election.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-11-05

bents, eight Republicans and three
Democrats, were reelected
All proposed amendments to the
state constitution were badly defeat
ed, according to scattered returns.
The new legislature will be Repub-
ican by a good margin.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-11-05

THE BOY WITH A SMILE.
If you was young man % years
old would you like people to take you
for woman? You might; but it is
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-08-26

to stake near pear tree; thence
southeast ninety yards to stake near
road side; thence north eighty-nine
yards and six inches to stake under
wire fence; thence to branch, and uD
same to beginning point, and bound
ed by lands Of James Patton and
BraSstown Greek, at foot of Boat
wright Mountain, in a cause Of for
feiture;
And, whereas, by virtue Of process,
in due form OF law. to me directed,
returnable on the goth day Of Octo-
ber 1914, | have seized and taken
the said land and buildings, and have
same in my custody
Notice Is Hereby Given, that Dis
trict Court will be held in the Uni
ted States Court Room, in the City
of Greenville, on the goth day Of Oc-
tober, 1914, for the trial of said
premises, and the owner or owners,
and all persons who may have or
claim any interest, are hereby cited
to be and appear at the time and
place aforesaid, to show cause, If any
they have, why final decree should
not pass as prayed.
JAS. l.. SIMS,
United States Marshal.
August 26, 1914. 34-36
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was almost too wet and the balls in
pad condition, so the games were
neither very fast nor good. The
Seneca boys won two straight sets in
Doth the doubles and singles. The
Rlchland boys were not exactly sat
tsfied with things, but played on and
have challenged the Seneca boys for
another match at Rchland, where
new balls will be furnished and a
referee who will abide by the rules.
In addition TO the sorry playing the
Richland boys ruined two new rack
cts playing with heavy, wet balls in
Seneca. If the Seneca boys come to
Richland again they will not have
any lawful thing to kick against.
The protracted meeting Is to be-
gin at Rock Springs church this even
ing at o'clock and will continue un-
til Friday night, with services at 10
O'Clock in the forenoon and at 8 in
the evening. There will be no preach
ing Tuesday morning, as that will be
election day. Rev. M. M. Brooks, Of
Westminster, will open the meeting,
and Rev. j. NJ. Steadman. of Glenn
son College, will assist him after to-
day.
Edward Werner, Jr, entertained
his boy friends Friday night at a
stag party. There were three tables
OF cards and rook. During the even
Ing salad course and Ice tea we're
served, followed by nabiscoes and ice
cream. The hasty approach Of morn
sing made the guests depart, for they
were having a merry good time.
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Jap Envoy Handed Passports.
Wounds Are Painless.

Paris, Aug. 22.-French wounded
being cared for in Paris hospitals fire.
Quently remark that their bullet
wounds are not painful. In a large
number of cases men who had been
shot were not aware of the fact until
after the engagement was over. One
man declares he did not know he
had been hurt until next morn
ing. He then discovered a ball had
gone through his arm. The only
outward indications were two dark
spots on the skin, such as might be
made by lead pencil, one on each
side of the arm.
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ADMINISTRATORS
SALE OF PERSONALLY.

Pursuant to order of the Court Of
Probate in and for Oconee County,
South Carolina, | will sell, to the
highest bidder, at public auction, at
the residence of Samuel T. Dickson,
deceased, near Westminster, s. c.,
on Tuesday, the first day Of Septem-
Der, 1914, at II O'Clock In the fore
noon, certain Goods and Chattels be-
longing to the Estate as follows, to
wit:
One One-horse Wagon,
One Corn Shelter,
Shovel, rake and Blade,
One Saddle and old Harness,
Two Pigs,
One Trunk,
One Refrigerator,
One Dining Table,
One Trunk,
Three Center Tables,
One Sewing Machine,
One Suit Case,
One Cradle and Table,
Six Chairs,
One lot Kitchen Utensils,
One Safe,
One Stove.
Terms: CASH.
EFFIE J. DICKSON,
Administrative Of the Personal Es-
tate Of Samuel T. Dickson, Deceased.
Aug. 10, 1914. 1924
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WESTMINSTER NEWS NOTES.
Remains of Young Mr.. Watson Ar.
rive from CalifOrnia-IOcals.

rive from CalifOrnia-IIocals.
Westminster, Aug. 25.-Special:
NJ. G. Sanders, Of Atlanta, visited his
sister, Mrs. G. l.. O'Kelley, last week.
Mrs. Burt Mitchell entertained a
few couples last Friday evening in
honor of her guests, Misses Ella
Mae Martin and Sara Beeks, of
Cross HILL
Miss Mary Anderson, of Greenville,
is visiting relatives here this week.
Miss Mason, of Lavonia, is visiting
Mrs. T. G.. Peden.
The remains Of William Watson,
who died as the result of an auto
mobile accident in California, ar
rived here to-day. Funeral arrange
ments have not been made yet.
Ralph Carter is visiting in Rome,
Ca, as a guest Of Dr.. and Mrs. j. w.
Gaines.
Rev. and Mrs. H. M. Fallaw enter
tanned the Baracca and Philathea
classes Monday evening in honor of
their guests, Misses Edith Mae and
Ruth McCarrell, Of Greenville.
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DISTRICT COURT NOTICE.
The United States of America,

The United States of America.
Western District of South Carolina.
Whereas, on the 10th day OF Au-
gust, 1914, The United States filed
its Information, Attachment and Mo-
milton, in the District Court Of the
United States for the Western Dis
trict OF South Carolina, against the
following described property owned
by James Patton: One and nine
teen one-hundredths OF an acre, more
or less, bounded as follows, to wit,
beginning at stake In Spring
Branch, thence southeast sixty yards