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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-02-25
MASTER'S SALE.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF OCONEE.
In Court of Common Pleas.

Pursuant to a decree Of the afore-
said Court, in the case named below,
/ will offer for sale, to the highest
bidder, In front Of the Court House
door, at Walhalla, S. c., on Monday,
the I'd day of MARCH, 1914, be-
tween the legal hours of sale, the
tract Of land below described
c. w. Hays, Plaintiff,
against
Amanda j. Bryant, Defendant.
All that certain piece, parcel or
tract of land, situate, lying and being
in the State of South Carolina, Oco-
nee County, containing siXty-eight
acres, more or less, lying on the
south side Of Coneross Creek, waters
of Seneca River, adjoining lands Of
Mrs. Sallie Williams and l.. r. Ertz-
berger, known as the Jane Hays
place, same being the former home
place Of G. w. Hays, more fully de-
scribed by plat made by j. w. Har-
per on January 1st, 1903, being the
same tract Of land conveyed to
Amanda ]. Bryant.
Terms of Sale: One-half cash and
balance in two equal annual install
ments, with leave to purchaser to an
ticipate; credit portion to bear in
terest from day of sale and be secur-
ed by bond Of purchaser, or purchas-
ers, and a mortgage Of the premises;
that in event OF failure of the pur-
chaser, or purchasers, to comply with
the terms Of sale within five days
from day OF sale, the Master do re-
advertise and resell said premises on
the following salesday, or some con-
venient saleday thereafter, at the
same place and on the same terms as
heretofore set out, at the risk Of the
former purchaser, or purchasers, and
that he do continue so to do until he
has found a purchaser, or purchas-
ers, who comply with the terms of
sale.
Purchaser to pay extra for papers.
w. o. WHITE,
Master for Oconee County, S. C.
Feb. II, 1914. 6-S
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-02-25
Big Liners Collide.

Naples, Feb. 1S.-The White
Star liner Celtic collided with the
Fabre liner Madonna here to-day,
and both vessels we're seriously dam
aged.
The Madonna's anchor chain was
broken and she suffered considera-
bic injury to the top Of her stem
anC stern. She was unable to leave
for New York, for which port she
was to have departed to- day with a
large number Of emigrapts. She has
been docked for repairs.
The Celtic was seriously damaged
on the counter, but is believed to
have been only injured below water.
She also was bound for New Yock.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-02-25
Successful Everywhere.

People everywhere are talking of
the quick and fine results Foley Kid
ney Pills give in backache, ,rheuma-
tism, kidney and bladder troubles.
You cannot take them into your sys-
tenn without good results. That is
because Foley Kidney Pills give to
the kif leys and bladder just what
nature calls for to heal these weak
ened and inactive organs. Bells
drug store. adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-02-25
la Grippe Leaves It's Victims Pros
tratc.

Some victims Of la grippe never
fully recover the health of the lungs,
and persistent coughing is weaken
ing. The quick action of Foley's
Honey and Tar makes it valuable in
severe la grippe coughs. f. G. Pre-
Vo, Bedford, Ind, writes: LA
grippe left me with a severe cough
that Foley's Honey and Tar cured,
and am back to my normal weight" "
Bells drug store, adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-02-25
The Best Cough Medicine.

81 have used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy ever since | have been keep
ing house." says l.. G. Hames, OF
Marbury, Ala. II consider it one of
the best remedies / ever used. My
children have all taken it and it
works like a charm. For colds and
whOopng cough it is excellent" For
sale by all dealers. adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-02-25
Unlawful to Give Cigars and Drinks

Milwaukee, Feb. 19.-Milwaukee
aldermen and other Office seek ers
have just discovered that the new
corrupt practices law makes it a
crime to offer man a cigar during
election time.
a man a drink. The act is regarded
as bribery.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-02-25
STOMACH TROUBLE
FOR five YEARS

taking other medicines. decided to
take his advice, although | did not have
any confidence in it.
| have now been taking Black Draught
for three months, and it has cured me-
haven't had those awful sick headaches
since began using it.
| am so thankful for what Black
Draught has done for ma.''
Thedford's Black -Draught has been
found very valuable medicine for de-
rangements of the stomach and liver. II
is composed of pure, vegetable herbs,
contains no dangerous ingredients and
acts gently, yet surely. 1t can be freely
used by young and old, and should be
kept in every family chest.
Get package today.
Only quarter. la
49, I W 80 #. b .
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-02-25
TO Prevent Blood Poisoning

apply at once the wonderful old reliable DIR.
PoRTER'S ANr1SRPTIc HEALING OIL, a sur.
gicai dressing that relieves pain and heeiG q:
the came time Not o iiniment 2SS. SOC. Sl,oo
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-02-25
If You are Subject to Colds
This Editorial will Interest You.

Season and 1t is OF Vital Interest to All to Learn How to
Avoid and Relieve Colds Quickly Since Colds Said to
be Contagious.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-02-25

A woman is interesting because
she isn't a man.
The Madison journal., 1914-02-21
GIVE THAT PUHY CHILD
THIS GUARANTEED REMEDY.

Ifyour child is under-welght'
l;s,Iess, ailing. liable to get SICK
easily, it needs a medicine 10
build its weight and strength.
For this purpose there is nothing
we can 80 strongly endorse as
Rexall Olive Oil Emulsion. The
remarkable success of this splen-
did medicine is due to the TACT
that j, contains ingredients that
tone the nerves. enrich the blood
and furnish the entire system the
strength, weigh; and health.
building substances it needs. And
it does all this without injury to
the stomach. In fact, Rexall
Olive Oil Emulsion is not only
pleasant to take, but even the
most sensitive stomach is bene'
fitted by it, and the digestion i'm
proved. On the other hand, it
contains no alcohal or habit-form.
ing drugs, which most parents
object giving their children. 1t
does it's good work by taking
hold of the weakness and builds
the body up to its natural strength
at the same time making it strong
| to resist disease.
If kexall Olive Oil Emulsion
doesn't build your child up, feet
the stunted. puny muscles, ant
make the little one lively. strong
well, and full OF the animal spirit
children are meant by nature Il
have. come back and tell US an
get your money back. We dom
want you to lose a cent. W
think this is no more than fair
and it leaves you no cause I
hesitate. For old people also
. for convalescents-for all who ar
! nervous, tired. .our. rundown, n
, matter what the cause-we offe
Rexall Olive Oil Emulsion wit
the same guarantee of entiI
satisfaction or money back. Sol
only at the 1000 Rexall stores
and in this town only by US. ST.
l-Tallulah Drug Co., Ltd. Ia
= Ilulah, La.-Adv.
The Madison journal., 1914-02-21

Train No. /, of the Q. & O..
was held up near Birmingham,
Ala, by three masked men,
who secured about $40, 900. The
money was taken from the reg
istered mail. The robbers left
one mail bag containing about
$4,000 untouched. They are
supposed to have boarded the
train at Chattanooga, near At
lanta. One of the masked men
ordered the engineer to stop the
train and compelled the train
crew to uncouple the mail car,
The mail car was then run
ahead, leaving the balance OF
the train and crew. The mail
clerks were then forced to oper
the car and the bandits pro
ceeded to search tn mails
After securing the registered
money they bid the frightened
clerks goodbye and disappeared
The Madison journal., 1914-02-21
TWO HOME WOMEN
TALKED ABOUT HAIR.

Two women met in our store
the other day, when one OF them
said:
"My, how pretty your hair
looksl What have you been do.
ing to ii9"
why, have been using Har'
mony Hair Beautifier for the past
two weeks" was the reply.
..Why. indeed!" replied the
first woman. 'that is just what
| am using. Isn't it great. and
don't you think my hair shows a
lot of Improvement
Harmony Hair Beautifier is be-
coming all the rage among both
men and women who are partlc.
ular in the care Of their hair. IL
is lust what It ls named-a hair
beautiiier. 1t seems to polish and
burnish the hair, makingis glossy
silky.soft, and more easy to put
up in graceful, wavy folds that
.stay put." Contains no oil.
and will not change the color oi
the hair nor darken it. Simply
sprinkle little on your hair each
time before brushing it.
To keep your hair and scalr
dandruif-free and clean, use Har.
mony Shampoo. This liquit
shampoo gives an instantaneous
rich, foaming lather that imme'
diately penetrates to every par
of the hair and scalp, insuring
quick and thorough cleansing
1t is washed off just as quickly
entire operation taking only
few moments. Harmony Hal
Beautifier, S1.O0. Harmon
Shampoo. SOC. Both guarantee
to satisfy you in every way q
your money back. Sold only
the more than Z, 900 Rexall store
and in this town only by u.s.
Tallulah Drug Co., Ltd, Tallu
l lah, La.-Adv.
The Madison journal., 1914-02-21
WANTED.

To fill that vacency you have
open or may have open for book.
keeper or stenographer or opera
tor or bookkeeper and stenogra.
phar combrned. Efficiency is
what you want in your office.
We can supply you with expert.
enced or inexperienced help. By
inexperienced help, we mean
those who have just finished our
thorough practical courses, gone.
through our finishing department
where they received thorough
drills in Office routine. These
young men and women are, in
most cases, better fitted to render
satisfactory service than those
who have not been 80 fortunate
as to receive such thorough train
ing in our school, that have had
two years. experience in q bust.
| ness office. We also have ex-
perienced help listed with US,
those who have been holding
good positions but for some cause
desire a change. We have an
excellent student body from
which you can select just wha,
you want. We had 2060 enroll.
ment in 1918.
| Please phone at our expense.
tell US just what kind of help you
need and il We have it. we viii
recommend it to you, giving full
references as to past records. i
we haven't just the kind of hell
you want, we will tell you 81
frankly. Employment depart
ment, Tyler Commercial Col
lego, Tyler, Texas.-Adv.
The Madison journal., 1914-02-21
.LuLAH, La. FEBRUARY q. 1914
LOAN SHARK TRAGEDIES.

The suicide of the two Ane-
BILE brothers and the widows
Il orphans they leave consti-
tie q tragic appeal to the Gen.
,l Assembly for remedial leg
stion against the loan shark.
These men had slender sala-
les. With the increasing cost
living they found itimpossible
make both ends meet. They
armed for temporary assistance
the money lender, expecting
hey would be able to scrimp
,ough to pay the interest and
$ventually the principal.
But they made the mistake
"A hundreds and thousands before
hem. Once caught in the grip
<f the shark they could not shake
Linn off. The monthly interest
kharge became a greater burden
<han they could bear. 1t drove
<irst one and then the other to
Despair.
It may be said, and perhaps
kruly, that even a state of despair
bid not justify the brothers II
kaking their lives, in showing
the white feather in the face y
misfortune, in deserting th'
wives they have sworn to oprotec
'and the children whmo they ha'
brought into the world.
But only the man who ha
suffered the pangs OF tn
victim of the loan sharl
know surely reason is unhinge
as he sinks more ana more ueeI
ly into debt; and it is charitabl
tn assume that neither of thes
unfortunates was in the full pt
session of his mental facultie
when he took his own life.
Laws will not prevent me
from falling into debt. The
will not altogether prevent me
from taking their lives whe
they meet financial reverse
But laws that make usury, as
is practiced by loan sharks
the Toleman stripe, crime, WI
make for fewer tragedies Lii
those in which these Anepho
brothers were the principals.
The Madison journal., 1914-02-21
FEEL MlStRABlEl

Dut Of sorts, depressed, pain in the
kok-Electric Bitters renews your
Health and strength. A guaranteed
Liver Kidney remedy. Money back if
not satisfied. It completely cured
Robert Msdsen, OF West Burlington,
Iowa, who suffered from virulent liver
for eight months. After four doctors
gave him up, he tsok Electric Bitters
and 10 now q well man. Get bottle to-
day; it viii DO the same fos yos. Keep
in the house for all liver and kidney
complaints. Perfectly safe and depend
able. Its results will surprise you. SOC,
and 81 90. Atall Druggists, orby mail
n. {. Bsck&iae Co., Phasdeiph;s q
s.. Louis
The Madison journal., 1914-02-21
HORRIBLE BlOTCHtS OF ECZEMA

Quickly cured by DR.. Hobson's Ecz-
ema Ointment. C.P. Coldwell, Of New
Orleans, La, states: My doctor ad-
vised me to try 'Dr. Hobson's Eczema
Salve.' l used three boxes of Ointment
and three cakes OF DR.. Hobson's Derma
Zema Soap. Today l have not a spot
anywhere on my body and can say am
cured.' It will do the same for you.
Its soothing, healing, sntiseptic action
will rid you of all ekin humors, black
heads, pimples, Eczema blosches red
unsightly sores, and leaves your skin
clean and healthy. Get box to-day
Guaranteed. All Druggists Soc. or by
mail. Pfeiffer Chemical Co. Phiiodei-
phia & St. louis.
The Madison journal., 1914-02-21

The Tallulah postoffice was
entered Wednesday night, safe
blown and some small change
and about $4OO in stamps stolen.
The safe was blown open with
nitro glycerine, and gave con-
elusive evidence of the work of
experts. The state seems to be
largely infested with crooks and
robbers and every night brings
forth another robbery. Speedy
Justice will be in order next.
The Madison journal., 1914-02-21
HABITUAl CONSTIPATION
and all liver troubles Can be
cured by using GRlGS6Y'S
Ask Tallulah
Drug Co.
GRAY Hair Made its Original Color.
Clip this notice-Its worth SEQ.

Ifyour hair is gray, streaked with gray.
white, faded. brittle, falling out, itching
scalp or dandruff, apply G. Ban hair color re-
.otrer 10 gray hair and scalp. Not dye,
but II brings TO the hair surface the original
color nature gave your hair. Makes gray
hair brown, black, auburn. or its original
color OF II or Is years of age. Never fails.
perfectly harmless. delightful To- use. O. Ban
makes hair soft, full OF lie, beautiful. stops
dandruf. itcniny scalp and falling hair. Com
plete directions for home treatment OF the
hair with each bottle. soc by parcel post, or
return this notice and 81 90 and We will de-
liver YOU three bottles. IL not satisfied by
it's use we will give back $50. Address:
Hessig-Ellis Drug Co.. Memphis, Tenn.
nOvl L.
The Madison journal., 1914-02-21
The LIONS IN the WAY.

Many young people who lack
gumption, get.up-and-get, Or
whatever you may term it, often
reason thusly: If it had not been
for 80 and 80 and such and such
a thing, I would have made a
great success. The lone in the
wsy of these young people and
such a successful careeris barred
by the ifs and the ands that enter
into their daily life and rob them
of their vim and courage. They
are the breastworks thrown up by
the weak and vacillating which
begile and deceive, and which
are offered as excuses for many
silures. The lions in the way
and nothing more.
Young people who lack these
qualities need our help; our life
work ie to train young people tc
determine. to get up and do tn.
things the commercial world
wants done. develop their latent
talents, quicken their perception
teach them bookkeeping, busines!
training, shorthand, typewriting
telegraphy, station work, busi'
ness english. business law, bust
ness arithmetic, spelling, business
writing, rapid calculation, ant
the use of tue most modesn offic'
appliances. With such training
the lion is put out Of the way
| We have trained thousands VIII,
are now on the road to success
and we want TO do the same TO
you. Write for catalogue, ant
make your arrangements to ente
as early as possible. To remain
where you are and what you ar
means that you are where yol
will always be. Tyler CONNER
cial College, Tyler. Tex.--Adv
A
The Madison journal., 1914-02-21

President Wilson has not yet
announced that the machinery
Of the Government will be start
ed to grind out the Newlands
bill. We think several days
will elpse before such an an
nouncement will be made. On
issues of principle" the south
seems to be getting her share,
but when it comes to issues in
volving material things she
seems to have hard luck.
The Madison journal., 1914-02-21
THF KING OF ALL LAxAHVtS,

For constipation, use DR.. Kings Ne"
Life Pills. Paul Mathulka, OF Buffalo,
NY, says they are the "king OF all
Isxatiyes. They are blessing to all my
family and | always keepa box at home"
Get box and get we'll again. Price 2oc.
At all Druggists or by mail. II. t.
Rueklen & Co., Philadelphia or St.louis.
The Madison journal., 1914-02-21
A WINTER COUGR.

A stubborn, annoying, depressing
cough hangs on, racks the body, weak.
ems the lungs, and often leads to serious
results. The 6rst dose OF DR.. Kings
New Discovery gives relief. Henry d.
Sanders, Of Cavendish, VT, was threat
ened with consumption, after having
pneumonia. He writes:"Dr. Kings
New Discovery ought to be in every
family; it Is certainly tie best of all
medicines for coughs, colds or lusg
. .'~,..-sss s~- ehildrenss enroks.
The Madison journal., 1914-02-21

A Mississippi newspaper man
rises up and suggests that if it
is wise to guarantee bank depos-
it's that grocery bills likewise
should likewise be guaranteed.
80 80. ,--,. ~ui+ thinking he will
The Madison journal., 1914-02-21

Did you know that Calomel
is Mercnry, and that its mer-
curious effects will ruin the
system, while GR1GBYS
LIV-VER-LAX is purely
vegetable and can be used
with perfect safety. Ask
Tallulah Drug Co. adv.
The Madison journal., 1914-02-21
SHERIFF SALE.
State of Louisiana, Parish OF Madison,
Ninth Judicial District Court.
John l.. Calcote
vs.. No 1855
William H. Calcote, Jr., ct ais.

By virtue OF writ of Seizure and Sale
to me directed from the Honorable Ninth
Judicial District Court for the Parish OF
Madison aforesaid, in the above entitled
cause, l will proceed to sell, at public
auction, at the front door of the Court
House in the town of Tallulah. in Mad
ison Parish, Louisiana, on the fourth
Saturday, 2s day Of March A. D. 1914.
between the hours prescribed by law. AL
the right, title and interest OF Estate OF
w. H. Calcote in and to the following
described property, to-wit:
Lots 3, 4, 5 and 6 OF Block or Square
4S in the Village OF Delta, Madison
Parish, La. as shown by Plat OF said
Village, on file in the Office of the Clerk
and recorder of said Parish, together
with all the buildings and improvements
thereon and rights and appurtences
thereof, seized in the above suit.
Terms OF sale: Cash, with benefit oil
appraisement.
A. j. SEWER, JR.,
| Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office,
Tallulah, La, Feb. 18th, 1914.
The Madison journal., 1914-02-21
PARDON NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given that l am
A\ applying for a pardon. was
convicted at tha October term of Court,
1909 on the charge Of manslaughter.
SAM TAYLOR.
Tallulah. La. Jan. g, 1912. t-3i-6t
The Madison journal., 1914-02-21
Sheriff Sale.
State Of Louisiana, Parish OF Madison
Ninth Judicia, District Court.
G. 2. BLAIR
VS.. NO. 1861
HATTIE BRTITEN

BY virtue Of a writ Of Seizure and
Sale to me directed from the Honorable
Ninth Judicial District Court for the
Parish of Madison aforesai in the
above entitled cause, will proceed to
sell, at public auction, at tho door OF
the Court House in the town OF Tallu-
lah, in Madison Parish, LoIisiana, OF
the third
Saturday, the 21st day Of March.
A. D., 1914, between the hours pre-
scribed by law, all the rights, title aud
interest OF Hattie Brette in and to the
following described property. to-wit:
That portion of Lot number seventy
of the northern Addition to the Village
of Tallulab, Louisiana, fronting one
hundred feet on the West side OF Elm
Street AID running back between PAL
alIel lines at right angles to said Stree,
to the eastern boundary liue OF the Nj
H. & L. Railroad right-ot-way seized in
the above suit.
Terms of Sale: Cash with beneht ol
appraisement.
Al. SEWER, JR.,
Sheriff's Office, Sheriff.
Tallulah, La, Feb. 10th, 1914.
The Madison journal., 1914-02-21

The black mailing scheme di-
.-..'-- -,---, "a Sere%cv Gore was
Evening star., 1914-11-09
PROSPECTS OF PEACE
IN BASE BALL WORLD
Efforts at Chicago Rewarded With
Progress, According to Chair
man Hermann.

CHICAGO. November 9.-Efforts to
restore peace in the base ball world
were rewarded today with progress.
according to August Hermann, chair
man of the national commission. after
an hours conference with Charles
Weeghman.' leader among the Fed
erals. Hermann would not say that
peace would come Immediately and In
sisted that some serious problems
must be solved before an agreement
could be reached, including that OF
taking care OF the ball players, which,
he said, was the most serious.
Both Hermann and Weeghman acted
in their conferenc. as individuals, they
said, but admitted that should their
preliminary negotiations result In ind
ing a common ground between organ
lied base ball and the outlaws, they
would seek authority from their re-
spective colleagues to draw up an act
ual treaty of peace. a second con-
ference was on the program for later
in the day, at which II was likely terms
for the purchase by Weeghman of a
controlling interest in the Chicago
Nationals would be discussed. 1t was
admitte ed that Weeghman holds an op-
ton on the Taft shares in the West
Side club.
Evening star., 1914-11-09
ENORMOUS CORN CROP
IS SHOWN BY REPORT
Agriculture Department Experts Es-
. innate This Years Harvest at
2,705, ,692. 900 Bushels.

More definite information as to the
size of the country's most valuable
farm rrop-corn--and of the potato
and tobacco crops was given today
when the crop reporting board of the
Department of Agriculture issued its
preliminary estimates in the Novem-
ber crop report
The total production this year of the
principal farm crops, as announced in
the preliminary estimates follows:
Corn, 2,705. .S92. 900 bushels.
Wheat. s?1, $50, 900 bushels.
Oats. 1,I39.741,00O bushels.
Barley. 1865, 900 bushels.
Rye, 42.664,0O bushels.
Buckwheat. 17,025.000 bushels.
Potatoes, 4o6,2Ss, 900 bushels.
Sweet potatoes. 5a,030, ono bushels.
Hay, 81, ,6e4, 900 tons.
Cotton. 1891 .0OO.0 pounds.
Tobacco. 9S2, 1000 pounds.
Flaxseed. 15.?73.O00 bushels.
Apples, 25S ,S62, 900 bushels.
Sugar Beets. 5.147.OOO tons.
Other details of the department No
vember crop report are:
Corn--Acre yield. 25.S bushels: Eovem-
ber 1. farm price, 6s.7 cents bushsl:
corn remaining arms November /,
so. .069. 900 bushels.
Wheat-Price, 49,: weight, per meas
ured bushcl. 5S pounds.
OatS-Price 4c.5; weight. SIS.
Barley-Price. 51.3; weight. as.
Rye-Price. sos.
Buckw yield, 214: price,
ISL.
Potatoes-Yield. 1896: price. $40.
Sweet potatoes Yield, 91.5; price.
1913.
Hay-Price. ILL.
Tobacco-Yield, S53.S.
Flaxseed-Yield. S.3; price, 11S.1.
Apples-Price, $50.
Sugar bcets-Yield, 1916.