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6RS Senineli 'nl - gr A mitielJura a .urn! THfUESAY MoBINMIG. g entne14ounal Company, o ~. J,. 0. -rsOxPso1. roa a Telephone32 n 00LOPer Azum. P rerljng Bates Beseonble. h zBas as meaans FiStofEet 80aM Reclasoa PXENS,.C NOVMEE,25.1909, (V InMemoriam. Diet at the home of his son Ijwin our city, Friday mor meg~ Uncle Jere" Looper, aged eghty-seven years. H'e-'as a man of generous uimplses and never forgot the hospftablp ways of the pioneer. even The strang, eventhough a never failed to find food 3an shelter if he sought it at.his hands,.and hewas at home by the bedside of the sick and de lighted in all kind nd neighbor ly offices. He had borne adver sity bravely and enjoyed pros perity quietly. He had filled the various relations of life, as son, husband, father, brother, friend, and filled them well. Who can do more? But he is- gone! Anothet name is stricken from the ever lessening roll of our old settlers, and a solitary woman in the t sunset of life, and a lonely home are left to attest how sadly they wil miss him. It must be so; thesetender human ties cannot be severed without a pang. Yet in such a death there is really no Icause for grief. His life work was done, and well done. He had passed his golden wed ding day and wearied with life's duties and cares, wearyof suf ferig -and awaiting, he lay down to rest, He was a man of excellent habits, fine moral character, and sturdy constitution, and he continued to be active in his ac customed pursuits till long past the age at which men ordinarily drop out of the ranks as workers. To this end there is no doubt1 that his sunshiny disposition largely contributed. There was a daily beauty about his life1 which won every heart. .In . temperament he was mild, con ciliatory, and candid;' and yet remarkable for an uncomprom ising fties He beived in +he fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of 'mana. He believed that the man who scatters flowers in the path- ~ way of his fellowmen, who lets into the dark places of life the * sunshine of human sympathy and human happiness, is follow ing-in the footsteps of his master. How much this community oweshim and such as lie, it is impossible to estimate, though it would be a grateful task to trace his influence through some of the more direct channels, to hold him up in his various char-' acters of husband and father, of neighbor and friend, but it1 comes not in the scope of this brief article to do so. Suffice it' Rto say, he lived nobly and diedt peacefully attflieripe age of 87 2 years. The stern Reaper found him, "as a shock of corn, fully: ripe for the harvest. *Few of uswill live as long or as well, and fewer yet will the Angel of Death greet with such a loving touch. Jerre Looper On Saturday, the 20th of No vember, 1909, they took Jerre Looper from his home in Pickens and put himin the cemetery at ~ Secona. On the morning before 2 the candle spluttered and burn Led low. The light of life went 6 out. Many friends and neigh- I bors followed his ashes to the i tomb. The preachers made nice speeches about his life, but they did not tell its great lesson. 1 They forgot to say "that at< evening time it shall be light." He lived eighty seven years in Pickens county where he was born.,' Nearly everbody knew him! He was not orthodox eithe in politics or religion, but all lhe was honest. From' him; he was a Unionist. mad with people ~ hen his state ~ K i scand Ste eat~r~n * 'tives. l at and signed a deed conveying i1 his slaves to Abraham Lin )ln and with the deed sent a ,tter telling the President he )uld pay for them at such time 5 it suited the Goverment. fter the war he was a pro ounced republican, and as un Dpular as 'such politics was in is section, he offended no one. [e was always more of a white an than anything else. When asconstruction came he lined up rith his neighbor democrats and oted and worked for Wade [ampton. He always preached rhite supremacy and was un ompromisi g ~in his oppbsition ) any alliance with the negro in bape orform, or for any purpose. le was neVer afraid to speak in ublic and always had a respect al hearing. His honesty and arnestness commanded it. He ould differ from his neighbox a politics or religion and still iave his respect and friendship. His idea of who and What the Inited States ought to have foi "resident was fully met in the ilection of William H. Taft. le predicted that his adminis ration would wipe out the lasi estige of sectional prejudice and egin the greatest reforms that tad ever been undertaken in the ation. He wrote the President o this effect from his sick room, nd received a most kindly reply ver the Presidents own signa ure. No disaster, no disaprointment ver made him grieve or sulk. is cup of joy was always full, nd he always wished to share t with others. Thiigk of a joy ul life of four score years and what it meant to every life it ouched. Count the good it did f you can; then count the stars. le had a most happy and affa )le way of argument that nevei rave offence. His gospel waE he gospel of help! He always had an unmaster ng faith in the unbounded nercy of God. He cherished an mshaken belief in the Father iood of God and the Brother iood of man. For the same eason that the majority of >rthoddx christains accepted doc rine of eternal pun;1shment, h( ejected it. His inspiration ol iope to many will be long chei shed. When the light of this ife grew dim he saw the dawn >f the life to come and accepted alvation as offered in the New 'estament. Fully conscious tc he last, he left to his loved ones his sWeet assurance, He over ome. "To him that overcom th, I will give the morning tar." The evening star is right, but it goes down behind he darkened west. The morn ag star melts away in the irightness of heaven. A Friend' Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is here andthous. .nds will be rembered and made tappy on this day by the chari y loving people of the dear oli Tnited States. The poor, thosE ho are in jail and the orphans, tone will be forgotten except hose "down in the asylum.' iot even, our governors wil. speak of them in their annua] ;roclamations. But friends on't forget your loved ones wh, ire insane. Not all of them are -aving maniacs, and oh how~ heir hearts ache for home and oved ones on this day! I wish~ : had the power to portray tc rou in all of its intensity the >rayers, tears and heartaches hat go up from those places on hanksgiving day. I wish ] ould picture to you the empty arms that are stretched home fard aud fall helpless at the ide at the realization of the iopelessness, "the brokeni pin ns" that beat helpless against he prison bars. In our own asylum at Colum ia not even the menu will be :hanged, not a dainty morsel ior flower will be sent in from he city except to those in auth >rity. Citizens of South Carolina irouse yourselves! It's highgas1 rou were taking some i ind pride in the institod in7" arepaying taxes to }atde eight col n your relatives yoca bse here. 'among 17 PAR te that any - AIR B as been sA Does Not IStimulate Ayer's Sarsaparilla does not stimulate. It does not make you feel better one day, then as bad as ever the next. It is not a strong drink. No reaction after you stop using it. There is not a drop of alcohol in it. You have the steady, even gain that comes from a strong tonic and alterative. We wish you would ask your doctor about this. He knows. Trust him. Do as he says. C.C.AyerCo.,Lowell.Mass. What are Ayer's Pills? Liver Pills. How long have they been sold? Nearly sixty yeams Do doctors recommend them? Ask your own doctor and find out. i"" YOU D1WP SOFT DRINKS? The Greatest Cold Weather Drink is # HOT TOM"I Made by the Pickens Bottling Works who have the ex- 0 clusive right in this territory for putting it up. Beware # of others claiming to put it up or having 'something # # just as good." $ We Kre the Only Distributors in This Territory. Inquire of your friends about the Great Winter Drink, 0 HOT TOM" " (TRADEMARK REGISTERED.) "It touches the spot." It is a great cold-breaker. f Get a keg out of this car-load-you might not get a chance later on. All orders filled promptly by #PICKENS BOTTLING WORKS. R. L. Davis, Prop'r. ; : Pickens, S. C. 0 . Fancy Groceries, Soft Drinks, Tobaccos, Candies, Fruits, A A A Prduce. See my line. I have a nice selection of delectable goods and can please you both in quality and price. I deliver goods anywhere in the city. Your patronage respectfully solicited. W. A..THOMAS, Next Door to Meat Market. Pickens, S. C. Shoes, Shoes. Shoes? We have a line of Shoes that we wouid be glad for you to see. Of course in seeing them is no money for us, but we know for you to see them and consider the quality, style and low price at which'.we are selling them you are sure to buy. Below we quote a few prices that we feel cannot be beat anywhere: Ladies Coarse Shoes:-r lot no. 721 "Arthur's Perfection," Veal Calf poish, at $1.15 1 lot 401 "Domestic" Kangaroo polish at $1.25.- i 1 lot Mule Skinin piaiu toe and cap.~ Special at $1.55 Fine Shoes.-Our "Virginia Girl" Patent Tip Shoe at $1 .501 can't be beat anywhere. It is as solid as a rock. Men's Work Shoes:-No. 220, heavy Tan, Long Vamp, cap toe, at $2.00. Same as above in black at $2.0o. "Mesenger," a good "Brogan" at $1.25 a pair. Size 6 to i Men's Fine Shoes:-A good Gun Metal at $2.25. "True Merit" Shoes in D'atent or Gun Metal leathers atj $2.75. This is a good welted shoe and is equal to most of1 the $3.50 shoes. Little "Broags" for the boys at $1.15. We hebe a strong line of children's coarse shoes at 85c. and upward. 1,200 yards of heavy Outing; roc valne, at 8%4c per yard.1 We have this in almost any color or stripe. Heavy Underwear for men, women and children at a good close price. You should see our line .of Fascinators, Scarfs and Shawls1 at 25c and Soc. When you are in the market for anything kept in a Variety, Srore you will do well to see our goods and get prices. Let us fit you up in shoes for your whole family. We will make special prices on lots. Yours to satisfy. W. E. FREEMAN & CO. "'At the Old Stanid." Keowee Parmacy agerresl NuI allvs CD R. E. LEWIS, Ph. 0., Proprietor ~Next Door to Post Office. 4..Pickens, S. C. GRAND AUCTION SALE.. Choice. Residence lots. EASL.EY,S C Satlrday, Deceniber 4th, 10:30 a. m On the above date we are going to sell at apution to the highest bidder about 50 of the best residence lots to be had in the town of Easley, S. C, This pro perty has been consigned to us to be sold absolutely regardless of price and it is goisng to- chagng' no matter what it brings. Your price will be our this sale. Penny and Thomas, the four twins, who' manage our auctioneering department, will conduct the sale and lots will be sold at the rate of one a min ute. Music will be furnished by the AMETICAN REALTY AND AUCTION COMPANY'S CON CERT BAND and a big time for all is expected. Come out and see the twin auctionecers,- hear th~m each spea~k at the same time and in the same tone of voice. See the Thomas brothers, the t wins who assist in the sales. Don't forget the day and fail to be on band. The lots will be sold on very easy terms and it will be a chance of a life=timne, a golden opportuni y, to make an investment that will pay you a hand some profit in a short time. Remember the day: - Saturday. The date: December 4th, and don't fail to attend. Rain or shine we sell lots. Amnericall Auction aild Realty Co., *GR E ENSBORRO, N. 0. COLOR in Fabrics Will be a marked feature of the fall - ~ and winter season; a great variety of beautiful patterns is being shown.. Some of the new colorings are so attractive that men are apt to neg-?J%~ / lect the plain blue serge or black 'l hibet. We advise you to have at least one good blue 0r black suit, in ad dition to the fancy,, colored weaves; j : ~ I i/ and a black or Oxford Gray Over coat, in addition to the fancy fabric. - liii jThis permits a change, and gives /11 ~ each suit a rest; to get cleaned and * I h pressed. It prolongs the life of all __ your clothes, to treat them this way. Look into our show windows, you will see -there a display of new models from some ot he foremost makers, they represent the latest fashions, and you will spot them at once as nnners, Yours to please,. @rlEE1LLdE, S. C.