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whitenman was arrsted Puens conSy this week ohargd with opera tig a blind iger. - Mis Florence o. wia, teaches at fWlsam Grove, N;0. cned school at EaRle's, N. C., last Mon Y. Cotton has declined to.8 .9 cents and some is sold every 4ay a that price. as farmers do not see m ob hope for any advance in price soon. y Th6re will bean ell-day singing at tie Gap Church the 25th day of De6embe,. Everybody invited to come and bring song books and well-filled baskets. Vootoz,---or saloon.easy terms, one bmuse avid ne acre lot, beautifully loca ted in the town of Calhoun, 8. C. Al. y to Mrs. Lea - I. Cochran, Senees, Moried, ou De. l8th Mips,Della Nor ris, of Sahley, and Mr. eh Riye, of the Crow creek section. Marriage occurred at the home of Mr. Pink Duncan, n, ar ' Enob church. Mr. D. H. Davis this week presepted the Sentinel-Journal editor with son e of the largest and finest turnips we ever temember seeing. One wodid make a mess for a smell family. LoST-A black yellow-tan colored hound dog; tip of tail white, white spots on breast; short-legged; large, round ears. ' Return to J. C. Childp at Pickens Mill, and get reward of $U. Owfng to the rush of holiday adver tisements, several- columns of commu nications. no1v in typd were crowded out both last week and this. Thby will P'P Q9On as space permits. Miss liene Jenkins returned home Im' week after a three weeks' visit amongi elativ ji nylli.o louty, ihe wr a Ieeoava.tied tw6 de6igls, Miss Corrs Alartin and )r.. Ernest Stansell, who abt s3veral very pleasant days in Pickens.. Last year a farmer in Pickens county bought a neighbor's cotton crop, paying 11.80 for same. After holding it for over a year, in expectation of making a .profit. he on Monday brought that cotton to Pickens and sold it for 8 1.2 cents. -Counting interest and shrinkage in weights that farmer is out about $20 on each bale he bought. Mr. N. D. Ta lor, who has for some time been coming to Pickens, has fitted up a nice Studio over Nolt* Co's drug store, and from now on will make regu lar trirs to Pickens, its long as the pat ronago justifies him in doing so. He will be in his Pickens Studio next Tues day, the 22d. and also on the 29th. If you want good work call on him. We direct especial attention to the advertisement of those skilled and scien tiflc blacksmith and wood--vorkmen the Hughes Bros., of Pickens. We do not suppoee there are finer equipped shors in the state than they have. Among their specialties is an appliance for setting vweepa exactly right -for plowing, and they can also shoe a wild and kicking animal without injury or trouble. Miss Mamie Gaston, for the past two years in the Heath-Bruce-Morgan milli nery department, leaves on the 26th for her home in Blacksburg. Miss Gaston will not return next year, as it is her intention to retire, from the business. She belongs to one of the finest families in our state, and is a nostcharmingand - accomplished young lady She has a host of friends and admirers in our town and county. The loveliest npot In In this whole Piedmont section is the Pickens Drug Co.'s store, whigh is now resplendent with Christmas goods of all kinds, Dr. Hallumu. the big-hearted propriet >r. will give away a $10.00 doll to some lucky little girl. Every purchaser of 50 cents of Christmas goods will be presented with a numbered ticket, and on Christ m-is eve the doll will be presented to the holder of the lucky ticket.. The Craig Bros. occupy a half page in our paper this week to tell .the trading public about the great bargains they-are offering in suits, overcoats, furniture, shoes and other lines. There is not a finer or more honorable firm in the south than the MEssrs. Craig Bros., and when they advertise bargmns it means first class goods at bed-rock ppices, and not a lot of old shop-worn hard stock. From| now until Xms eve night their store will be packed, for those goods are-going like hot cakes. For Sale-22 1-2 acres, one half mile of Pickens, on main road. Good water, good house, and 25 acres in cultivation. J. H. Gillespie, Pickens, S. C. de10-4 A big line of flat ware in all the standard lines, including Rogers 1847, Community and Gotham. H. 8riider, Easley. *-- NOTICE.-45 acres of Land for sale one mile of Norris, S. C. $30 per acre. Apply to R. T. Hallum Pickens S. C. Christmas Presents. Evty One Likies te IBo Remembered. My7 Christmas Goeds are coming In. The prloes gofrom 5e. up to #5. Toys and pres ents foPte little ladles, for g rown-u p ladles. * for the bs,. for the men, and for the older men and wcnmen.8Qrosthing for your sweetheart, for your beau nd for your servants. .In TOYS it is Dolls, Tops, Hloops. Wagons, etc. etc. Then comes in the uscfulI articles. It is Hiandkerchlefs,, Scarfs, Gloves, Brushes, Combs and a thousand ether things And let u. not forget the eafing-Candles, Oakes, N uts, RalIsns Cocoan.its, Bananas everything you can th n~ of foi ObIristmas an<(1 I game zr forgetting the fine 'China and Glassware. The same prlhe quoted in last ad. And. - any new things comning ini every day, both for P'resen ts and every da use, * eeme for ChrIstmas Goods. Fortner price. bold' edfor awhile. Doil't forget my GOOD FLOUIR et Out P'rices I want Eggs, Oh ick ens,.CQrn and Fodder. T. D. I4AesIS. Our, Blacsmith and Has all MboPe little tools that are so nec. Ej)gine for rwnine os saws and hands Fet for t),q Scientific tting of Sweep. Sbodng Rack and Can Handle and Sde If you don't know what we can do, an GOOD WORK 'II Ask your meght ors who have been patr H UGH 1ES PICKEN ORRISTMAs GIkar FOR MOTH R, FA. TERK AND GBANDMOTHE. Would be a pair of nice Eye diasses or S?ectacles fitted with our celebrated To. rido Pebbles. Should you wish to send them away be sure and consult us in re getrds to our Christmas offer. Dr. A. dom. Minager, The Globe Optical Co., Greenville, S. 0. Phones 9-0 and 918. DR LAWRENCE ROPER, 4DENT1ST, PIOkENS. - - E'. C. The State of South Carolinai County of Pickens. By J. B Newb 3ry. Probate JUdge. Whereas. J. C. L. Rice made suit to me. to grant him Letters of Administra tion of the Estate and effects of N..A. Rice. These are theiefore, to cite and ad monish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said N. A. Rice deceast d. that they be and appear before me. in the couRt of Probate, to be he!d at Pick ens on the 81 day of December,1908 next after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Admin'stration should not be granted. Given under my hand this 15th day of December, Anno Domini 1903. 2t J. B. NEWBERY, J. P., P. C. Notice to Debtors and Creditors. All persons hldng claims against the estate of the late T. C. Robinson, decea sed, must present the same duly proven on or before the lt day of February, 1909. or be debirred payment, and all Oersons Indebted to said estate must -make payment on or before the above date to the undersigned. B C. ROBINSON, Administrator. Notice to Debtors and Creditors. All persons having claims against the estate of the late J. J. Lewis, deceased, n ust present the same duly proven on or before the 1st day of February. 1909, or be debarred payment, and all persont indebted to s4id estate must.make pay ment on or before the above date to the undersigned. J. L. V ALLEY,- Adnm'r. Annual Meeting. Notice is hereby given that the a .atal meeting of the Board of County Comn missioners wvill be held 'on T1 nesdlay. the 5th day of January, 1909. All persons having claims against the county will send them in for filing and appr oval on or before that day, or be b)arred. C. E. ROBINSON, Clerk. AUDITOR'S- NOTICE. The time for taking tax returns for fiscal year 1900 will open January 1st and continue until Febuary 20th wvtthxout penalty. The Auditor or his D)eputy will be as the following named Ila ces to take returns: Calhoun-Monday, Jan. 11. Central-Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 12-13. Cateechee-Tlhursday, .Iani. 16; Norris-Thursday, from 2 to B p. mn., JanI. l4.,5 L.iberty-F"riday and Saturday, Jan 15-i6. Easley-Monday and Tuesday. .Jan. 18-19. Easlcy (cotton mill)-Wednesday, Jan. 20., till noon. Gienwood cot. nmil--(afternoon) Wed. Jan. 20 Cross Plains--(Freemian storel, 'l 'turs. Jan. 21. Dacubville-(iiodsed store), F"riday, Jan. 23. Peter's Creek--Until noon Saturday, Jan. 23. Pumpkintown-Monday, Jnan. 25. Holly Springs-Tuesday, .lan. 28. Eastatoc-Wednesday, Jan. 27. Mile Creek-Thursday. Jan. 28. Six Mdile-Friday, Jan. 20 Prater's-(until noon), Saturday, Jan. 30. The rest of the time in my oilIce. Returns will be taken in my office during tbe whole.time. Riespectfully, N. A. Cl IRISTOP'IIER, Audi'-r, For Pickone County, S. C. EXECUTOR'S SALE. By virtuesof the authority vested in me as executor, and pursuant to an or der of the Horlorable Probate Court, I will on salesday in January,1909, during the legal hours for sals, in front of the Court House. sell the remainder of thr persopial property of -the estate of N. M. Madden, deceased, to-w1t: Five shares of stock In the American Bank of Green ville, and some other property, if' not disposed of at full value before such date. JULIUS E. BOGGS, ISxecutor. Noi~e of Final Settlement and Discharge. Notice Is hereby given that we will make applocation to J. R. New bery. E~sq., Judge of Probate of Pickens county, mn the State of South Carolina, on the 7th day of JTanuary, 1909, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, or as soon thereafter as said application dan be heard, 'for leave to make final settlement of the estate of TF. W. Hill. deceased, and obtain d. oharge as admrinistrator of said estate. .1. R. M, HILL, I R. R. HILL, 40 Administrators. W8101? U Wood-Worg Shop Wuar so do a good job of work in a hurry: iofficlent to work up the timber Sweep And no* we have pUt in a Your Stock Safety, Humanely tiffcally. id how WE TURN OUT, oning us.' ROTHERS, rs,S.C. Intelligent People Think If roey could bay sight-Un fortunates who have neglected to consult a competent Eye Sight Specialist would gladly pay any price. DR. A A. ODOM, Eye Specialist. I make Spectacles' and Eye Glasses to correct all errors of fight after thoroughly examin ing your eyes by my new .meth ods and improved instruments. Special attention given to mus cular imbalance, double vision, eye stfain, headaches, pain In the ryes, near sight, farsight, 1 old sight, astigmatism, cross eyes straightened without the use of the knife, artificial eyes matched and inserted. My mot to: "You are satisfied or your money back," has built up for us the largest business in the State. To out-of-town patients I will deduct your railroad fare from bill for twenty-five miles out, half of fare for fifty miles. We do this that our out-of-town patients may have the same ad vantages as our city friends. DR. A. A. ODOM, Msgr. The O(sIae ')ptical Unc., 220 N. Main St. ORIE.;ViLI.E. S U. Phones 913 a..a 930. . I I T'N AHMEAD of all c"m:"oa is' what the people all say of H. SNIiEl1' ucpto--1rate JeweIry Store. Thev kannw adl the cases and( countern nye we.ll fililei with overy eesi radi piece of ,.-welry oer Silverwa e that they can aski for. BICAUTII'L CUH IlSTMAS GIFTS can be bought at all prices to suit all purses We (do not think you can a e Iour magnificent line (of watches and rings wi'.hont desiring to own one of them. Pav uts a isiit-il. does not cost y ou an.y thing to look at them. ____ .H. SNIDEII. Notice of VInat Set (leanent and ieharge Notice is hereby given that I will make applicatin to J. B. Newbery, Esq.. Jud@e of Probate Court of Pickens county. in the stateo of South Carolina. on the '24th day of Dlecemuber, 1908. at 11 dclock in the forenoon, or vs soon there after as said application can be heard; for leave to make final settlement of thef estate of Mary E. Gaines, deceased. and obtain discharge as administrator of sid estate. R. G. GAINE~8, Administrator, FR Gil GET THAT Suit or Overcoat FROM Smith & Bristo GREENVILLE, S. C. One price to everybody, and your Rail road Fare refunded on purchase amount ingd to $25 or over. SMITH & BRISTOW, GREENVILLE, S. C. Free Trip to Greenville! Remember it costs you nothing to come to GREENVILLE and make your Xmas purchases. Come and visit your friends, and at the same time do your Xmas shopping. It don't make any difference whether- you buy all at one store or not, you gei the same REBATE at all the stores included in this offer. Regals ! Regals! The Shoe with a Reputation. Don't fall to see our line. All the latest styles for Men & Women. Quarter Sizes make the REGAL -SHOE easy fitting. Found only at OUR - STORE. MEN AND BOYS We lhave everything you want. Men's Shoes and Boots, $1.50 to $5. Boy's Shoes in all graaes and leathers, $1 to $3. OUR CHRISTMAS LINE is com"lete. Women's, Men's and Children's ShoEs in all styles and leathers. Women's Shoes $1.00 to $8.60. Men's ShoeR $1.00 to $3.00. Children's Rhoes 50c. to $2.00. Don't forget that we can furnish you with all the Xmas Novelties in FELT SLIPPERS, with Fur Trimmings; Knit Worsted Slippers, many styles. Start your Christmas shopping here and don't forget your Rebate Tickets. Henderson-Ashmore Co. I I9 N. MAIN STREET, GREENVILLE. Free Trip to Greenville! The merchants of Greenville. realizing the importance of your trade there, wan to encourage and s imulate this trading, and to do s are willing to pay your C. B. ST RATDLEY & CO. Are among those merchants We' want your trade here where the stocks are largest, price as arule are.better, and you get better prices and better mer'chan We'll Take Care "f Your Expenses. And come early, too, before the last ten days rush before Christmas. We can serve you better and more satisfactorily too no'v. than we can later on. Then we deliver your goods to the train and save you all that trouble. So come early, and come often. NOW FOR THE HOLIDAY GOODS. Our Chris' mas department is' aglow with al the new novelties for Santa Claus. Tie entire store is stocked to its capacity with lots of new and serviceable things. Co ne over and see them. REAL JAPANESE DRAWN WORK. The most acceptable gift for a lady, especially with a pretty home. Center piecos, price from 46c to $8.tray coes.n ot f te prtt logs. These range in Almost every kind of Basket you could want for Christmas-work baskets, fancy baskets, candy baskets and just lots and lots of others. 10c. to $10,00~. Dolls and Toys galore, bo-carte, books, games, statuary and all the little nov elties for Christmas. And loads of Jewvelry too. We are offering these goods at an especially low fi .uro this season. Gold and silver articles, pitchers, salh pa-.s, cigar holders and all those little useful things. SPEIAL PRIGS OF Lqb1p.5' CZLOAKS~. C. U. STRAULE & CO., G~REENVILLE~, S.C