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LOCAL BREVITIES 1 Some Things You Know and Some You Don't Know About Or Towns, County & People -B. F. Parsons' fine milch w died Sunday night. -See notice of opening of the oks of subscription to the new ,nk. -Born unto Mr. and Mrs. W. . Burgess on the 11th inst. a mghter. -The South Carolina Presby ry convened at Easley Tues ty evening. -Mrs. B. B. LaBoon, of Pick is, visited relatives in Anderon )unty last week. -N. D. Taylor, photographer -ill be in his studio in Pickens, aturday the 17th inst. -Rev. W. A. Christopher and rife, of Pickens, are visiting, ie family of Amos Sutherland, E Pumpkintown. -F. W. Whitmire, Pickens' ( opular market-man, will han- I le ice this season and has al- < eady received his first car-load. i -The County Supervisor has .ad the chain-ganglat work on line of sewerage and connected he court house and jail pipes to t. -Miss Vesta Ashmore, who is ittending college at Asheville, N. C., is visiting her parents, \ir. and Mrs. W. H. Ashmore in I Pickens. t -.M r. .J. CaJ r, and . d Mrs. I\ r, of Clinton, are on a .isit to the family of W. H. Ashmore in Pickens. -Keep your eye on the adver tising columns of this paper and a when you trade with the mer-s chants who are bidding for your t trade you will be treated right. 1 -arried at Cateechee on Il last Sunday, the 11th inst. Mr. t Charlie H. Evans to Miss Annie I: Hornady, both of Six Mile. J. 8 AlonzolBrown, N. P. at the throttle. -Ben F. Parsons is one of the early gardeners who is enjoying "sass." His "patch" of lettuce and radishes are fine. The edi- c tor acknowledges a mess with i thanks. -In our statement last weekt about tax executions we said "more" when we should have said "less" than the year before. In 1905 the number of executions were 432; in 1909, 370; in 1907, 346; in 1908, 322. -Auditor N. A. Christopher is now building up the tax dup licate for 1909 and he wants the trustees and all others having poll lists and returns out for ver itication, or income tax blanks, to send them in immediately. -R. L. Davis, proprietor of the Pickens Bottling Works, is adding largely to his equipment t and has received a car of bottles to take care of his ever increas ing trade. He is putting out a fine line of soft drinks that is taking well. -Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Janie Con nor, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W. J. Murray, of Columbia, to Mr. Henry Hollingsworth Har ris, of Greenville. "Harry's" many friends in Pickens extend congratulations. -A. J. Crane, formerly of Cateechee, but now of Central, is visiting his daughter, Mrs. R. I L. Hame-s, in Pickens. WhileC in town he paid this office a sub stantial call. Mr. Crane is run ning a market and grocery at Central and is doing a splendid little business. 9 -The hearts of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Ashmore, of Pickens,1 was gladdened last Sunday, when they had all of their child ren except one, (Sam J. Ash more, of Witchita Falls, Tex.,) with them. Those who sat at their festal board were Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Carter, Chicago; Mr. and M\rs. V. B. Loehr, Clinton; Miss Maud Ashmore and Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Ashmore, Pick ens; and Miss Vesta Ashmore, nf Asnheville, N. (. -Mrs. J. M. Gantt, of Pick ens, is visiting friends and rela tives in Liberty. -J. S. Farmer, has returned t1 from Murphy, N. C., where, of he has closed a contracting job. t He will return about May. 1st. n -Miss Eva Earle, and friend, i Miss White, of Limestone Col- 0 al lege. visited the former's moth- a er, Mrs. G. W. Earle, in Pickens h last week. cc -Mr. C. D. Parson, of Greers, or 3. C. died April 6th of dropsy. di Age 54 years. He leaves a wife ay and 10 children, and a brother di and sister, who reside in Green- ta ville to mourn his death. He was buried at Fairview Church. of ifr. Parson was a son-in-law of G ir. Jno. H. Abercrombie of this se ounty. cb -The Layman's Missionary fr ovement convens in Greenville he bhis evening, and will be in ses- to 3ion the balance of the week, in su Dhicora College. Governor M. br F. Ansel will deliver the response bo the welcoming address by H. hi J. Haynesworth. The program G< is arranged is a most excellent nc >ne and will be well carried out. ne -Two farce comedies, "A W( Perplexing Situation" and "Old D Jooseberry" will be presented >y local talent at the auditorium )f the Pickens Graded School iext Friday evening at 8:30. , k strong cast has been selected ar mnd no doubt will prove very di( ntertaining. Admission 25c. ka Ieceipts for the benefit of the vir ichool. Cl -James E. Parsons, of Lib- G r 'rty, has a few more bushels of he King Big Boll, Double Im- th )roved Cotton seed. Guaran eed to open anywhere-in the sta nountains or on the bottom bo ands-and sells for only $1.00 ab er bushel. Guaranteed to dou- pi( dle the yield of any other cotton er ;rown. Took first premium at it3 mickens County fair. ju - ha -We have a few bushels of to ouble improved King cotton an eed for sale. These seed won it, he premiums at the Pickens in Pair including the one offered Ca iy Armour Fertilizer Co. Try hem and be convinced. Sup- cri ly is limited. Come early. th' 1.00 per bushel-.D B. T. McDaniel, su' Ernest Lewis. roi ch Notice of Closing. n We, the undersigned mer- toi hants of Pickens hereby agree tol o close our stores at 6;30 o'clock w >. m. from May 1st until Sep. qu ember 1st, Saturdays and Mill ert >ay-days excepted, and first ov sfondays. fr J. R. Ashmore,ni Craig Bros.n W. E. Freeman & Co. Co T. D. Harris, fon Moore & Mauldin & Co. ta H. A. Richey, t Folger Thornley & Co.M J. C. Jennings, W Pickens Hdw. Co. W Heath-Bruce-Morrow & Co. W ______ _____Ja The Books of Subscription to olt he capital stock of Keowee wi 3ank to be located at Pickens, do s. C., will be opened at the office an >f Heath-Bruce-Morrow Co. on jul saturday the 17th day of April, of .909. tw J. P. Carey, at R. E. Bruce, Mi R. F. Smith, Mi J. S. Wilson, foi M. C. Smith, a W. T. O'Dell. Cl Bord of Corporators. on ley Hurry! Hurry! Hurry! hii sei Have you been thinking of by iaving some pho1tbgraphs of the S :hildren and the loved ones t nade? Been putting it off for L long time. THE TIME IS thi sHORT. I expect to close my TI ~tudios at Pickens and Easley on ~Iay 20th for the summer. The S ast trip to Pickens will be Sat- fai Irday May 15th. If you have >een promising yourself that rou would have some pictures >lease govern yourselves accord ngly, and come at once. Every na saturday until and including E2 fIay 15th. prl N. D. Taylor. ca tic PAKEoSfe Mrs. Grace Donald Dead, Mrs. Grace Donald, widow of e late Dr. J. Harper Donald Piedmont died Thursday af moon after several weeks ill ,ss of paralysis. It will be remembered that ily six weeks ago, Mrs. Don J was called upon to give up r husband and since his death rs. Donald's health has been nstantly failing, though no .e felt alarmed about her con bion until paralysis made its pearance. It was from this 3ease that her husband was ken. Mrs. Donald was a daughter the late F. E. McKenzie, of ove and was a woman pos ssed of many lovable traits of aracter. She numbered her Lends by all who knew her and r death is a sad dispensation her family and friends. She is rvived by seven children, two others and one sister. She was buried beside her isband in the family plot at lden Grove on Friday after 'on. Those attending the fu ral services from Pickens )re J. H. G. and Ben T. Mc mniel. D, A. Chaffblin Dead. David Anderson Chamblin is born on the 11th of Febru y 1843, in Pickens district and d April 8th 1909 at Mina, Ar nsas where he had gone to it his mother Mrs Jane tamblin and his brothers orge and Mason. rees absorb the temper of 3 climate in which they grow. hat the Hurricane leaves nding it makes strong. His yhood was passed in and ut Salubrity the portion of kens county now called Lib y. It was an ideal commun In his young vigorous life ;t before the war this section d more health and happiness the square mile than most v other section of the South. people lived at home, believed home, God and the Shorter techism. 'Far from the maddening wd's ignoble strife pursued Seven tenor of their way." ve was born with a cheerful any disposition, and such sur indings lent lustre to the arm of his life and character. ere was a cheerful inspiring te in his voice even when he d of sorrow and death. Now Len the comrades of long ago anch their thirst at the Lib y Spring, they remember the 3rflowing joy that welled m his heart. ust as he turned into his eteenth year, he enlisted in .E. Bowen's Regiment, sec 1 S. C. Rifles, serving bravely, thfully and cheerfully all 'ough the war. On the 6th of cy 1864, he was severely lunded in the battle of the ilderness. Soon after the , he was married to Miss ie Smith a daughter of Mr. Smith. It was a happy and mtiful life they lived at the home place near Liberty tere the tall Sycamore looked wn alike upon their success a sorrow both of which con ~al love turned into the wine joy. They were blessed with o children, LeRoy who lives the old home, and a daughter ss Sallie who was married to -.W. E. Griffin. She died be -e her mother, who passed ay a few years ago. Mr. .amblin was married the sec i time to Mrs. W. A. Brad -who went on the visit with n to Arkansas. The funeral vice was had from the Pres terian church at Liberty last bbath conducted by his pas -Rev. J. C. Bailey. His ther Mrs. Jane Chamblin is Seldest daughter of the late omas Gilliland Boggs and the [y survivor of that family. e is 88 years of age and in rly good health. Notice to Teacher's. [he Spring Teachers exami tions will be held in Pickens urt House on Friday, May 14. :amination to commence >mptly at 9 o'clock. Appli ats to furnish their own sta nery. Legal cap paper pre red. By order of the State Board educaion. R. T. HALLUM, Co. Supt, of Ed, Praises Commissioners The honorable Supervisor and 1 County Commissioners *one this side of the county such no ble work the first of the winter until every one praised them. Never since I have been know ing County Commissioners,have I ever known a set that pleased everybody as well as they have in this community. May they live long and continue their good 1 work over the county as they 1 have here. But one good turn always deserves another. We : need the scrape over here now I for only a little while and their i humble friends twill ever laud them. M. W. Hester. Notice To Public. We the undersigned merch ants of the town of Central, S. C., agree to close our stores promptly at six-thirty (6:30) o'clock, both front and back doors, from May 1st, 1909, and to continue until September 1st, 1909, except Saturdays and pay days at the Issaqueena Mill. Gaines & Gassaway's Mdse. Co. T. L. Watkin S. R. Kelley, F. C. Brown, B. F. & J. N. Morgan, 1 L. Ross Eaton. B. F. & C. L. Mauldin. Liberty Locals Farmers are progressing on nicely with their crops. Mr. and Mrs. David Evans of I the Six Mile section visited friends in Liberty recently. Mr. J. C. Phillips of Virginia, visited home folks at this place recently. Mrs. Bud Hunter, has return ed home, after two weeks stay at the bedside of her mother Mrs. Bud Gillstrap who has been suffering greatly with heart trouble. Rev.--Crawford filled his regular appointment at the Lib rty Baptist Church, Sunday] ast. An Easter egg hunt were iven the little folkes, at the Liberty high school, Friday p. m. and it was greatly enjoyed by them. Cheer up Old Riddle, and don't ave the blues so long, write some more news from your part f the country. Mr, Oscar Woodson from the Ruhamaher section visited home folks at this place last Satur ay and Sunday. I will close with best wishes o the dear old S. J. Pansy. Piedmont S. S. Institute. The Meeting of the Piedmont ssociation last August a resolu ion was passed anthorizing the xecutive committee to arrange o revive the Piedmont Sunday School Institution and in accord ance with that resolution and by equest of the Executive com nittee, we have arranged to hld said meeting with the hurch at Mt. Pisgah on Satur ay and Sunday, May 29th and 0th. All churches in the Pied ont association whether they ave Sunday Schools or not, are requested to send delegates. The Programme follows: aturday 10 a. m.-Devotional ervices conducted by Rev. F. R. McClanaham or Rev. D. I. Spearman. 11 a. mn.-Sermon by Rev. I. W. Wingo D. D. or Rev. P. F. rawford.1 12 m.-Organization. 2 p. m.-What are some of he benefits to be derived from unday Schools? Speaker-La an Mauldin, A. M. Guyton, M. P. Rogers, A. H. McGee, T. T. Barton and J. R. Lathem. 3 p. m. The most desirable ualifications of a teacher. Speaker-H. D. Singleton, J. . Garrett, John T. Gant, and W. P. Childress. 4 p. m. Miscellaneous. Sunday, 9:30 a. m.-Devotional Services conducted by Rev. Her an W. Stone. 10 a. .m. The importance of usic in the Sunday School Speaker: Prof. Geo. Q. Wiging on, Prof R. C. Burts, Dr. C. L. uyton. 11 a. m.-"Laymen's Move nents"-Speakers: J. M. Geer, ] . T. Taylor, T. 0. Lawton. 2 p. m.-Testimony meeting -Wat the Snnay Schonl as lone -A me. Short speeches )y veral. 3 p. m.-Song service. Ad journ at pleasure. D. W. HIoTT, For committee. Notice of Trustee Election. The trustees of each district n the County, except Easley, ire hereby ordered to hold an 1lection on May the 8th for trus bees to serve their district for bhe next two years. Rules governing a democratic primary election shall govern his election. The election to be held at the school house with in the district, except Liberty, which will be held at the Lib rty Bank. Polls to open at 1 'clock and close at 5 o'clock p. m. The retuns of said election are to be filed with the County Board of Education within three days after said election. By order of County Board of Education of Pickens County. R. T. Hallum, Sec. and Chr. For Sale. My farm of forty seven acres, ne mile north of court house on Town creek. Fifteen acres fine bottom land and thirty acres of upland, all in high state of cul bivation. Has good house and barn and one tenent house. Pumpkintown r o a d ru n s 1hrough the middle of it. B. E. Grandy, Pickens, S. C. Farms For Sale. Do you need a small farm? I ave 35 acres 44 miles north of ourt House in good communi iy, t mile from Methodist :hurch, and I mile from Baptist Jhurch. Nice little cottage, ne :essary out building, on public coad, 18 acres in cultivation, balance in timber; pasture en losed with barb wire. If taken it once you may have it at $30 mn acre, down balance in 5 ,qual payments or terms to suit Fou. The place is rented for ihis year but if you buy now you get the rent. Let me show you the place. If this is not as arge a place as you want, 1 aave 67 acres 4 miles southwest >f Court House you may have it same price per acre and on he same terms. H. M. Hester, Pickens, S. C. PROCLAMATION. State of South Carolina, Executive Chamber. Whereas information has been receiv ad at this Depaitmnent that an atrocious murder was committed in the county of Pickens on or about the twenty-seventh lay of February, 1909, upon the body of ion Fortner by Hezekiah King and that ;he said Hezekiahi King has fled from justice, NOW, THEREFORE. I. M. F. Ansel, overnor of the State of South Caroli i. in order that justice may be done mnd the majesty of the law vindicated, lo hereby offer a reward of one hundred ollars for the apprehension, delivery md conviction of the said Hezekiah King, a brown negro about 23 years old, weighs about 160 pounds, rather short. :lean face. well dressed, likely to seekj work about 'h cotton mill, also paints. To the Sheriff of Pickens county at Pickens, S. U. IN TESTIMONY WIIEREOF, I have ereunto set my hand and caused the reat Seal of the State to be affixed. at jolumbia, this sixth day of A pril, A. D. 909, and in the 13.3d year of the Inde yendence of the United States of Amer Bthe Governor: R. M. MIcCOWN, Secretary of State. Eliore to Bily til Best Polultry ad Egs. -FOR SALE -Silver Laced~ Wyandotte eggs. $1.00 per 15. Juarantee a hatch of 8 out ot L5. J. T. PARTRIDGE. S.C.White Leghorn Eo-gs or the balance of the season I will sel best hte Leghornd t I 0gsr 1.Sbecond best Mrs. .J N.HIALLDM S. C. Butt Leghorns lose Ccmb Brown Leghorn [242 egg record] ngee uks Eg fer Iatching $1.00 to 1.50 pe ( 5. D. F. HEN\DRICKS, Pickens, S. C. .C. Rhode Island Redsj SGGS FOR HA TCH ING from carefully mated >ens 31.50 up Der 15. E. HI. CR AIG S. C. Buff Orpmntons ,'08-Ot of 5Birds Shown on 1tylt an nd c len and lut and 3rd Puilet. Eggs $1.50 per 15 . E. HENDRICKS.~ Professional Cards '.E. BOGs W. E. FINDLEY BOGGS & FINDLEY Lawyers Pickens; S. C. Office over Pickens Bank. Dr. F. S. Porter, s Now Located in Pickens for the practice of his profession. )ffice Upstairs in Freeman Bldg Residence .Tahmsn at. Not a Drop What is a "tonic"? A medicih or tone of the whole system. A medicine that alters or cl healthy action. Name the b Ayer's Sarsaparilla, the only S alcohol. Ask your own doctoi medicine doctors cannot endor Without daily action of the bowels poisonous;F Impure blood, biiOIfePsjhead~he- Askyout Miss PC (MILLII Everything Brand New. I Parlorn Folger, Thor and have a select line of pati shapes and most sought afte Large brims with fllowei Cordays, Pokes, Tricorns, el Don't forget the little fo rens Bonnets, Sailors and Ta Come and see me, you is new and up-to-date. MISS PAR Backe Don't suffer with bac ney Trot Hallum's Bac Kidney 9 are guaranteed to rel cost you nothing. ( Five boxes $2.oo. ~ them. Pickens Di "The Store that ha We are agents for oi L AUNDRIES in the }COLLARS, 4 CUFFS, the We will appreciate : BOLT < UP-TO-DATE I MENTION THIS AD ver yarmore and more profit ndattention required and the othings ea diffhteren you vayotime because suessful't >rpy nthatis noresnc whwy jec td toulr eig sujetedr time becus the most ple modern business metho count in a good Bank 1 B A NK, LiTy S,+ C. of Alcohol ie that increases the strength What is an "alterative"? anges unhealthy action to st "tonic and alterative"? nsaparilla entirely free from r all about it. Never take a se. J.C.Ayer Co.,Lowell,MaS. rodutsusbeabirbed Thenyou have doctorabotAyces Pm f"O2tPt~L irtridge 4ERY) have opened Millinery ;at :nley & Co. ern hats, all the popnlar r styles. pot crowns, Tub Shapes c. ks, Infants Caps, Chiid Ms. mill find everything that TRIDGE, Lche. h kache and Kid blel, kache and Pills. ieve you or they )nly 5oc per box See us about rug Co.I ~s the Goods" e of the BEST State. - - ~ach, 2c. pair. 4c. tour patronage. & CO. ~RUGGISTS, Poultry raising is becoming ible business. For the time money expended th *~I are in it on a large or small if your yards are equipped 1 to call your attention to our to any other made, very feetloug and from i 2 to -/2 CE TO MOVE IT. ldw. Co BANK. your grandfathers cnow the benefit of mt in a good Bank. rou should be sub. :such inconvenience Lsing conditions of - ds is a checking ac ike the LIBERTY HI C. Shirley. Cashier.