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Pikhts kkfflew4oultmi dappetings of aLocal and. kersoj0i B. F. Sloan, of Seneca, trus tee, has sold the J J. Lewis farmis to J. ). Holer, Pickens, in a few days, will have a first-class cafe and pool room, with . all city trinmiings and attachments. Mayor E. P. McCravey ar d wife, of Easley, spent Mofiday ill Pickens with the latter's brother, Dr. L. F. Robinson. The Sentinel-Journal's col umns are crowded with adver tisements, and we are negotia ting for a new press to bnlarge the paper. Mrs. W. L. Jenkins, of Pick ens, visited friends and relatives in Greenville and Anderson, last week, and. incidentally attended: the marriage of her. brother, L. W. Stansell, to Miss Dot San ders, of Belton, last Tuesday. Work on our electric plant is progressing nicely. The foun dation' for the power hou6re is being laid, and by January neXt the word will go forth, "'Lot thy. light shine." This will be a long stride forward for our little city. I Pickens has bought something over 600 bales-of cotton this sea son. Our receipts are generally 1 between five and six thousand bales, but the crop will be short this year. faiy farmers are holding for ten cents. Saturday the staple reached nine cents. The citizens of Pickens have a. feast of rea'on and a flow of soul in store, in the ininitabld lecture to be delivered in the Au ditorium-i by Col, R. S. Seeds on Wednesday night, October 28th. This lecture will be delivercd for I the blenefit of school building, and besides ssisting a great lo cal inl-stithtip youvill be richly repaid by hearing one of the mo:J gIfted lecturers of the day. The A.tiditorium should be pack ed that night from mud-sills to rafters. Mrs. V. A. Ferguson died on the 19th inst., at the home. of1 he l sa.nd, Var ry FrN*i-, after a lingering illness of seve ral months' duration, aged about 65 years. Mrs. Ferguson was a daughter of the late Jesse E1bs,i and was a consecrated Chri?tian woman, a loving wife, a fond mother and a faithful friend. She leaves a devoted husband and several children, besides a host of relatives and friends to mourn her death. Her-remains were laid to rest on Tuesday evening at Bethlehem church, Rev. N. 0-. Ballinger conducting the funeral services. Mr. G'antt, of Pickens, will leave next 'week to work on the new railroad building from Bos tick, N. C., to Spartanburg. The road will have only only one half per cent. grade sduth an4 one per cent. north. Its cars wvill have twice the capacity of our l(ading Southern roads and its locomotives will pull twice the number of cars. Harriman is building this new trunk line and the company only . asks of the sections it penetrates the good will and friendship of the people. This line will make of Spartan "burg a great city and greatly benfit our entire section. This r'ailway company owns large coal fields and it is predicted that the price wvill be reduced $1.50 per ton. The Atlantic Electric Co., of Greenville, S.'C., which is builld lng the plant for Pickens, sounds a timely note of warning in the Sentinel-Journal, andlwhich our citizens should read and heed. When properly controlled elec tricity is one of our greatest mod ern utilities; but when taompered with by unskilled men is both a menace and danger. A mnispla ced wire may .cause the loss of your building or perhaps a more extended conflagration. Do not trust your work to any hobo so called "electrician," 'but give such canvasters a cold potatoe and call your,yai'd dog. To se cure connections and safe and satisfactory. service yeu must first consult the Atlantic Electric Co., that is putting in this plant and therefore responsible for its successful and satisfactory oper ratlom Then you are sure tohe right' and*'can diahea'. f . LaJ oon, of PIk kl, lWited.her cousin, Mrs. Cor ie Acker, in Andersrin, las we6k. By 'reference to Supervisor Looper's report it will be seen that the recent flood cost Pick ens d4onsiderable for bvidgo re pairs, bft no very serious dan age was done, C. E. Robinson, "h'n Dem: Ex. Comi., has turned,over to the Bryan campaign fund the sum of $28.32, contributed by the- Democratic voters at tk recent primary. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Webb have returned to Pickens after spendinygj the sunmer in An drews, N. C., for'their health. T,ey;are much improved, their fripnds are glad to'not-. Parties who won the f.ollowing. prizes at the Pickens fair, held Sept. 15-16-17, will please call on L. C. Thornley or D. G. Moore and -receive same. We will thank you to come at once, as we are anxious to deliver all of the prizes previous to the meet ing of the executive commit tee: Prize for best stallion; best brood sow; best boar; best bull calf under 2 years: best peck of cats; hest jack. D. G. MOORE, Oh'n Ex. Com1. Wh$n did you get your paper last week? Not a subscriber in South Carolina' or -adjoining itates- but what ought to have had his paper on Thursdag,r. It was mailed.at Pickens on Wed uesday, the 14th inst., at 4 p. i., and was delivered to. the South ern Railway the same day. Subscribers along this line, asi well as rural subscribers, sup plied from towns along ibs line ught to have received their pa pers on Thursday. If you do aot receive your paper oin time, let us know and we will see where the fault lies. W. J. Holden, a former Pick ns county boy and an erstwhile resident of the Prators section, but now living at Dillard, Ga. has been visiting relatives in this cojinty recently and spent a day in Pickens last week, pay ing this office a call before leav ing. He is well fixed in his new home-. and is prospering, i one of the leading merchants of his town. Mr. Holden was very much struck with the material growth and prosperity of this county. and the advancement the town of, Pickens has made in the past three years. At the meeting of the board >f poli4 commissioners of,Green ville, held on the 6th inst., A. F. Attawhy, formerly pqliceman it Central; W. Miles Allgood, Eormerly state constable in this :ounty, and Green McLesky, Eormerly a resident of Pickens, were appointedl policemen of the Aity of Greenville. The board rias madei no mistake in the 3hoice of These men, as they are coservative,'brave, fearle'ss md true, and wvill, at all.times, e found discharging their duty. A.t this meeting R. H. Kennedy was elected as chief of police. W. D. Garrison, a prominent ;itizen of thin county, died at ails home near Crosswell, on the L4t.h inst., and was buried the lay following at Antioch ?hurch, of which he wvas a con dietent member for many years. KIr. Garrison was a son of the ate 0. W. Garrison, and was ibout 61 years old at the time of Eis death. He~ leaves a brother, Jame#s, and sister, Lizzie, as im mnediate members of this distin guished family. Bright's dis Base was the Immediate cause >f his death. He legmves many relatives and friends, who will earn with genuine sorrow of Lils demise. J. Alonzo Brown, of Catee :heeg is a man much sought mfter these .days. His services, is a notary public, are constant ly in -dem and. On the 13tly inst. a couple came to him to be united, and they wanted to be tied in a hurry. In his gracious mianner he accommodated them, and then asked the particulars afterwards. The pirt1es proved to be Bruce Atkinson, of. Tib erty, and Miss Ella Hatf,les, of Newry. It was a runaway' couple, witx the father of the1 bride in close pursuit. We un derstand the father claims the ' r is under legal age and has a warrant sworn out .&'~ fJikinaon for abductionn, tS. CotcveeIod, at GWen yille, Tiesday, and Dickens eounty f1irnished heIr sharw' of defend41Ar, baid W itn1'sses. On the trst run Monday moi i the''PickenQs'Ilroad' hdii dled 125 passneners, all bound forthe show at ( rciville. FOR 'RENT-A i?ice 5-room house;\ with lot and outbuild ings. 0 Cater liel. street Pickeiis, S. C, AIpAy to J. D. HOLDER. Dr. and Mrs. L. F. Robinson, of Pickens, sl)eit .1 portion of last week in Spmanburg with Mrs. R.'s sister, MI rs. R. 0. Pick ens, of that city. , A 12-foot dou,l- veranda, ex tending in front mid- on two sides, is being built to the Pick ens Itn. Several residences in our town are being improved. VALUABLE LANDS voR SALV. I havebought tho lands belong ing to the estate of Maj. J. J. Lewis, recently advertisetl for sale. I am now offering them in tracts and on terms to suit purchasers. - J. D. HOLDER. W. R. Major, a forme,r Pick ens county citizen, but for a number of years a resident of Piedmont, is on a visit to his daughter, Mrs. Arthur S. Por-' ter, in Pickens. Mr. Major, who is a rural nail carrier, at pres ent, is taking his vacation. . Taxes are 'noN ripe and our friend Mr. Garvin stands with a wistful eye and outstretched hand. Mr. T. L. Watkins, of Central, was the first tax-payer and was given receipt No. 1, and Mr. Jesse J. Julian caie in soc ond. The first day Collectiols amounted to $82.55, the second day te *15.69, and Saturday, the third day, to $18.10. Mr. Wm. Gaines Stephens, a brother of Bud Stehens, left PiCkens county in 1870and loca t6' about 25 miles from St. Lou is, Mo. Since then he has twice revisited his old home, the last time some 20 years ago. Mr. Stephens, witli. his little son, reached Pickens Monday night, and will probably spend the winter with relatives and friends in om1 county. Card of T1Ars. We sincerely thank those who have been so kind to us since our house and all we possessed was burned on the. .29th ult., while we were in the field pick ing cotton. . We also hpd $20 in money burned at the same time. May the Lord bless each and every one-who have been so be nevolentKto us, - and may they never have cause to regret their generosity is our- prayer. Wa.. MU'LLINAX AND WIFE. Norris, S. C. CARD OF THANKs.-We take this method of thanking our friends in Pickens and vicinity for their many kihdnesses shown us during our recent bereave ment, and assure them there will always he0 a tender spot in our hearts for such people. Should the bitter cup ever be pressed to your lips may you be among kind, loyal and true friends is our prayer-. W. A. GRESHAM AND WIFE. Atlanta, Ga..- Oct. 20. Liberty, S. C., Keeps always on hand a comn _pie stock of GENERAL MERCHANDISE .A full line of the FAMOUS PE NIT ENT IARY SHOES. TIUE MOST and1 BEST GOODS FOR THlE .Least 'loney. J; F. J NNING8 Libhr y. S. C. Tinie for Si'M~ This Cold Snap says 'Beardt' Tine Is ' We prepared for this time a good hif ago and We have @'I Shoes that can't be duplicated as to 4iality or price, To is to wear them. Some of our specials are: A Good Coarse Leather Shoe for $1.00. This shdusuall tails for $1.25 and is cheap at that price. A No. 1 Good Shoe-"Mule Skin"-In both Plai Aud Ip T gofng'at $1.25. You pay elsewhere $1.50 for this same shoe ati get a bargain at the price. Men's Brogans at $1.25 and $1.50 with and without.Tap Sole' These are the shoes you have been paying $1.50 and '$1.65 for, in thought you were getting value received. A "Number 220," Cap Toe, Extra Heavy Tan, High Cut, W,0rk-:" Shoe. Well worth $2.50, but as long as we have your size ys can get in a,-air for $2.00. A splendid line of Children's Shoes from 25c. to $2.00. The shoes are all good solid leathers and. are the, best value I have ever been able to offer to our customers. Don't be fooled by talk of "just as gpod" for you can't beat these., values and prices outNide the factory. Come and see for yourseif..,, When In need of good goods.at low prices call on W. E. -Freeman & Co, "At the Old Stand." A new lot of Free Pictures just arrived. Call and get'yours. FOR SAFE KEEPING W DEPOSIT YOUR MONEY! --- IN TIE LIBERTY BANK. Their Safe has been tried and found Burglar 1'roof. This Bank has Burglar Insurance, Fire Insuranoe, Cashier Bonded, so you can?b lose your money. Liberml Interet allowed on Time Depcsits. See 11. C. Shirley and he will fix you up satisfactorily, THE LIBERTY BANK.i H. C. SHIRLEY, Cashier. DO YOU KNOW THAT WE IAVE THE MOST COMPLETE LINE OF TRUSSES> . IN THE COUNTY. We will be glad to show our stock if you are in need of anything in this line. B1GLT & C.O. Pickens, S. 0. A. K..PA RK, Dry Goods anid 'Shoes. We are now ready for Fall and Winter business, with a full stock of Dry Goods and Shoes. I did not go to market untfil late, when there had been Breaks in Prices. I found sellers anxious to sell, and offering extra inctcemetits to cash buyers. Being in a position to accept their offers I bought largely and at much lower prices t.han for several seasons past. That means you can buy your dry goods for less money than you did last year. My prices will be based on 8c cotton. No more 7c. for calico but the best branded goods wlli be sold for 5c. Goods that sold last season for 1 2 %c. and 1 5C. now x oc., Heavy 1 2ysc. Canton Flannel for 1oc. Heavy yard wide Sheeting 5c. The best selection of wool dress goods I have ever had and for less money. Bette'r underwear for less money. 36 inch $1.25 Taffeta Silk for $i.oo I bear the standard of Good Shoes for little money. -Come and let us prove what we say. A. K. Park,