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Piokens Sentinel-Jourua LOCAL BREVITIES Some Things You Know and Some You Don't Know About Our Towns, County & People -Born, on the 22nd instant t Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Partridge, 0 Pickens, a son. -Miss Bessie Robertson, 0 Greenville, is visiting her sister Mrs. T. R. Allen, in Pickens. -Married on the 20th instant by A. L. Edens, N. P., Jame: Gowans to Eva Miles, both col ored, of the Pumpkintown see tion. -Rev. S. W. Spearman, o: the Pleasant Hill section. i, wearing that smile that won'l come off. The stork visited hi! home on the 17th instant an( left a fine 10 pound boy. -A game of baseball will b played at the new park at Eas ley on Saturday evening, th 26th instant, between the Victoi Mill team, of Greers, and th< Easley Mill team. The gam( will be called at 3:30 and a fas1 game is promised. -Hon. Thomas E. Miller, L. L. D., President of the Colore( Normal, Industrial, Agricultura and Mechanical College, Or angeburg, S. C.. will deliver ar address to the citizens of Pick ens, at the Court House, Monda3 night 8:30, July 5th. His sub ject will be "The future of th< Negro in the South," -A . Cochran, th< r. T.W. E, oran at the home of herhusband on the Bell Shoals road las1 Tuesday, after a lingering ill ness, and was buried the daN f6llowing her death at Bethle hem church. Besides a hus band, and several children, Mrs. Cochran leaves a host of rela tives and friends to mourn hei death. -A large and enthusiasti< mass meeting has been held al Easley looking to ways anc means for electric lights ani paved sidewalks. It was the sense of the meeting that a onm per cent extra levy should be put on the taxable property of the town, or so much thereol as may be neccessary to use ir securing electric lights and im proving the side-walks. -Mr. Cook, of the Southerr -Bell Teleyhone Co. ,was in Pick ens last week and succeeded ir establishing a rural teleohone line from Pickens to Moon's store, via. Bethlehem church. The following list of subscribers compose the telephone company -J. L. Gravely, W. R. Cantrell, B. F. Freeman, A. A. Moon, J. E. Medlin and I. M. Mauldin. -There wlll be several other sub. scribers on the line when it is finished. -Rev. N, G. Ballinger was called upon yesterday morning (Wednesday) at 9:30 to perform a very quiet marriage ceremony at the home of Mr. A. J. Boggs, where Mr. Claud Hester and Miss Grace Steves were joined togeth er in holy wedlock. Mrs. Hester whose home is in Batavia, N. Y., put who has for the pasi three years a resident of Atlanta, has been visiting in Pickens for the past few weeks. And while Claud has surprised his friends by his marriage, he is to be con gratulated in winning the hand of such a charming and accom plished little lady. --The large two-story frame structure of the late (Col. R. E. Bowen, in the easterr part of the c'ounty, was destroy ed by fire early last Saturda' morning, together with all the contents. The buiding was oc cupied by Miss Essie, a (daugh ter of CJol. R. E. Bowen anc Mrs. Olivia Bowen and children the latter being the wife anc children (of James 0. Bowen, de ceased. The fire was discover ed about 2 a. in., and had gain ed such headway that the occui pants barely escaped with thei lives. The out-buildings, excep1 the~ bairn. were also consumed There was no insurance on th< property. The flr~e is suppose( to have caught from a defectivt -Miss Margaret Gads, o Charleston, is spending he sum mer in Pickens. -Born, on the 20th instant, t< Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Boggs, o: Pickens, a fine boy. -The telephone people ar, putting up poles and stringint new lines in Pickens this weeL -Misses Pearl Smith, of Lib erty and Helen Brackett, o: Clemson College, are visiting ii Pickens, the guest of Miss Helei Boggs. -B. A. Allgood, of Pickens, I 2, has been sick for the past foul weeks with fever, but is slowl' improving. His many friend, hope he may soon be well again. -The ladies of the town and community are requested t< reet at the residence of Mrs. E A. Gilreath's next Tuesday, th< 2Rth inst., promptly at five ocloc< for the purpose of making plan f r the Woman's Department of the Fair. -There will be an all-day singing at Pleasant Hill church the first Sunday in July. Every body is invited to attend and carry song books and well filled baskets. Good singers have been invited and are expected tc be present and a good time will be had by all lovers of good singing. -Mr. C. R. Abercrombie, o Pickens, R 2, states that ther will be a union Sunday Schoo picnic at Six Mile church or July 10th. The various Sunday Schools throughout the county are urged to attend and bring baskets. He requests all school that will attend to immediately notify him through their super intendents. We hope every Sabbath School in the county will attend. -Dr. W. J. Bowen, of Mt Pleasant, S. C., who is building up a wonderful practice through out the state, as a successful cancer, pile and fistula special tist, will make his rounds in the upper part of the state this and next week and will be in Pick ens June 28th and 29th. Any one suffering from any one, or all, of these maladies will do well to see him while he is up. His Imotto is no cure no pay. N' t faking or sharp practices. -Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Allgood, of Pickens, entertained a nunm ber of their neices and nephews at a house party last week. Their typical southern hospital ity was thoroughly enjoyed as well as the fishing excursions, straw rides and parties given ir honor of their guests. Those ir attendance were; Misses Elixa beth and Bernice Allgood, of Anderson, Vivian Allgood, Tib erty, Nan Nimmons, Seneca Belle Allgood, Oklahoma, Nar Robertson, Salem, Mattie and: Florine Bowen, Ada Craig and Florence Bowen, Pickens, Dr. J E. Allgood, Anderson, Messers. J. A. Robertson, Salem, Conrad Allgood, John Allgood, Ander son and Reese Allgood, Pickens. -James M. Gantt, is spending a few days with his family in Pickens. Jim is with a construe tion gang that are working for the Atlantic Coast Line Ry. at St. Stephens, S. C., raising the track over the Wateree river, driving piles, building concrete piers, and erecting a steel bridge. There is a swamp here five miles wide and the company is tearing out the old wooden trestle, fill ing in and raising the track six feet higher in order to get it above the high water mark. Or account of the recent rains the construction company had to sus pend operatiens and Jim took advantage of the opportunity to visit the home folks. -Mr. Thomas S. Glenn died at his home at Liberty last Wednesday night. The inter nment took place Friday at Slab town Presbyterian church, of -which he was a membor fo: many years, the funeral being conducted by Rev. Mr. Bailey, of Liberty. Mr. Glenn was about 61i years old. He was never married. He was engag ed in the mercantile business at Slabtown for about 30 years, and retired a few years ago or account of ill health. lie wasa most excellent citizen, and was held in the highest esteentlky all who knew him. He is survivet by a brother, Hon. J. P. Glenn. of Anderson, and a sister, Mrs. T. P. mith nf T~ihprtv F -Mr. W. E. Nimmons, of Sen ca. came over Monday, to see, ad help nurse his son -in-law, > B. A. Allgood, who is quite ill with fever. -Hagood Bruce. who is at e tending the College of Charles C ton, is spending his vacation in Pickens with his parents, Mr. - and Mrs. J. McD. Bruce. -JMiss Madone Moore, of Greenville, spent a portion of last week with her sister, Mrs. J. M. Gantt, in Pickens, leaving Z Monday for Orangeburg, where r she goes to attend the marriage of her friend. Crowther- Henbricks. On June the 16th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Crowther, of the Antreville section, a pret ty home wedding took place when Miss May, their daughter, was led to the marriage altar by Mr. James H. Hendricks. The house was beautifully and artistically decorated in white and green. The bridal party was compos ed of Miss Grace Hendricks, sis ter of the groom and Miss Kate Crowther, as bridesmaids, and Miss Tallulah Crowther as maid of honor. Master Jack Crow ther, nephew of the bride, came I in first, bearing the ring on the heart of a magnolia bloom, and then came little Misses Lucia Norris and Elizabeth McFall as flower girls, followed by the bride and groom. As Mendel sshon's wedding march was per formed by Little Miss Tabitha McFall the ceremony was sol emnly performed by Rev. A. T. Rogers. The party repaired to the din ing room, where a dainty and refreshing wedding breakfast was served. The bride received many handsome and useful presents. She was beautifully gowned in a traveling suit of Copenhagen blue pongee silk. She is a most charming and popular young lady. Mr. Hendricks is a prosperous and extensive young farmer of Pickens county. They left immediately to catch the north bound train and will go to places known only to themselves. On their return they will be at home to their friends in Pickens.-Anderson Daily Mail. How's This? We offer One Hundred Dollars Re ward for ary case of Catarrh that can not be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, 0. We the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years. and be lieve him perfectly honorable in all bus! ness tra' sactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his fim.IALDING. KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, 0. U all's Catarrh Cure is taken internal !y, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testi monials sent free. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipa tion. ________ Central. R. 2. For fear that the readers of the Sentinel-Journal may think I am dead I will let them hear from me while I can't be in field. It is a great pleasure to me to attempt to pencil a few scatter ing thoughts to that dear old -paper. Health of this community is good at this writing. Mr's. Mattie Hendricks and dlaughter, Mrs. G. L. Stewart, visited in Liberty one day last week. I saw in~ the paper some few weeks back that B. said for Old Riddle to ask Bonnie Blue Eyes how a mule drives to a buggy? I like a fine horse to a buggy much better than a mule. Well, Bonnie Blue Eyes, you can let me know how you like it through the columns of the Sentinel-Journal. WXe have had lots of May cher ries, but they are almost gone. There are not very many June peaches. Mrs. Robert Manuldin, who has been quite sick for some time is much better at this writing. The farmers are somewhat be hind with their crops, but eyery body is scratching to catch up. We are having a lot of rain. Mr-. and Mrs. Reublen Boggs of Calhoun, visited ait the home of Mir. Bob Mlauldin last Sunday. .\rs. Alonzo Willimon, who Jas been ill for some time, we ai'b glad to note, is improving. Lihnk Walter Mauldin, of the Why Take Alcohol? Are you thin, pale, easily tired, lack your usual vigor and strength? Then your digestion must be poor, your blood thin, your nerves weak. You need a tonic and alterative. You need Ayer's Sarsaparilla, the only Sarsaparilla entirely free from alcohol. We believe your doctor would endorse these statements, or we would not make them. Ask him and find out. Follow his advice. J.C.Ayer Co.,Lowel,Mass. The endorsement of your doc'or will certainly greatly increase your confidence in Ayer's Pills as a family laxative. Liver pills. All vegetable. Ask your doctor about them. STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF THE LIBERTY BANK, Located at Liberty, S. C., at the close of business April 28th, 1909. RESOURCES. It -ILITI'EX Loans and Discounts..... . ..... . .... W 41155 Capital Stock naid in ........p......$ ,00r O0 Demand Loans........ ........ ...... 3,301 741 Undivided Protits, less current Expenl Overdrafts ........ ......... ........... 1287 64 ses an Taxes Pa ... i............. 7, ---- Badnking flouse .............. ....... 1543 82 Due tolRanks& 'Prwt corniliC5. 471IS Furniture and Fixtures ............. 1,666 40 Individual Deposits Subject to Check 21.092 07 Due fro. Banks and Trust Companies 1-,406 36 rime 4erliliuctes o Deposit .........1 77 Currency...... ..... .... ... ....... .2,110 00 Cashier's Checks ................... Gold.............................. ....... 335 00 1ills Payable, including Certiticates for Silver and other Coin . ......... ...... 885 50 Money lorrowed . . . ........ 20,000 00 Checks and Cash Items...... ........... 15 00 Total....... .. ......... ......... 3 01 Total................-- ----.90,943 01 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF PICKENS. Before me came H. C. SHIRLEY, Cashier of the above named Ilank, who being duly sworn says theaboveand foregoing statement is a true condition of said Bank, as shown by the books of said Bank. i. C. ShIRLFY. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 4th day of May. 1909. 1i . .,;. Notary Pubplie. orrent -Attest: .I. N. MORGAN,. C. HI. MORGA N, i Directors. New, Fresh, Crisp SPRING GOO1DS. I have spared no means in securing for this Spring's bus iness the newest and freshest goods that could be found, and at the lowest prices such goods can be sold for. Our goods and prices are such as to give us a SPECIAL SALE all the time. We do not have to try to fool the people into "Special Sales" My 20 years business reputation justi fies me in saying that you get what you buy and what we promise, when you buy from us. AS TO OUR GOODS: We have almost anything in stock that the average buyer of dry goods may need, but es pecially do we call attention to white goods. We have a grand assortment of these goods in plain and fancy, ranging in prices 10, 15, 25, 35 and 5oc. the yard. OUR COLORED WASH GOODS are equal to any seasons oflering we have ever shown. A great showing of both Men's and Ladies Under Vests await you here, also Men's and Ladies Neckwear and Hosiery, plain and fancy no tions and head ornaments of all kinds. NOW FOR THE STAPLES. The best shirting, cali coes for 5c. The best aud heaviest 36 inch wide sheeting that can be sold for 5c. Cotton Checks and Ginghams at 5c. Remembe me when you want good shoes at low prices. A. K. PA RK, West End. Crreenaville, B.- c. Stewart section, visited in our175 CleeoChrstn 90 little burg last Sunday. 15hya eis~oe Red Rose was asking whatEnrneeaiaonwllbhldtth had beconme of Old Riddle andim.Alcndaefr dsiocncmpt wanting me to wake up and give InOtbrfrvatBoeshlrhi, the news. Why bless your soul, wihpy$0 er n retiinshl I have been very much awake, Badadfrihdro nIomtr,$2 and have been fighting "gener- Tiin$0 o aaon drs al green" for some time. Ha!lrsdet Ha! I am done thinning cotton; have been done for three weeks. Uiest fSuh Crln We are sorry to say that Mr. A. M. Garrett is no better at this ScoasiExmntn writing. IH NVRIY O OT Wheat cutting will soon be onDeatntofsShoasisnte hand. We will sure be glad formafrmecconyEchSoa we will have some new flour atshpiwot$10nmnead$8 our house. mtiuaino Tr"fe I will ring off for this time. Eaiainwl ehl tCut With best wishes for the Senti-foadisntoheUvriywllb nel-Journial and its many sub- hl ttesm ie scribers. Old Riddle. Wiefrifraint Women Who Are Envied.,ouba .C Those attractive women who are Jove- - -. . ly in face, form and temper are the envy of many. who might be like them. A weak, sickly women will be nervousIA I and irritable. Constipation or Kidneyf ) = poisons shows in pimples, blotches, skin ie n eruptions and a wretched complexion. For all such, Electric Bitters work wan- -f JSt fl h ders. They regulates Stomach, Liver : and Kidneys, purify the bloodI; give strong nerves, bright eyes, pure breath J.' .. smooth, velvety skin, lovely complex ion. Many charming women owe their I health and beauty to them. 50c at all Druggit Secrete Disclosed. ~ Learn how the successful poultrymnen of the country make their money. Their 0I secret methods and discoveries explainmT ed fully. FELCH'S Mating Secret of Secret, SECRET of FEED at 15 cents a bushel, and scores of others. This revo- A I lutionary book, (one copy) and Farm or coin to wilmer Atkinson Co., 1420 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Notice of Seizure berney1 t npi~ Internal Revenue Service,BoO1B 1s.Pml. District of South Carolina.Scfua llltif. Deputy Collector's Office.Ttt.rEcem alAl Pickens. S. C.. June 19th, 1909. Fif) fBodadSi Notice is hereby given that the follow- Dsae ing described property having bee-n seized . $.0prbtl on the 19th day of June, 1909. at Pickens.bote$25 in Pickens county. S. C. for violation of rle section 3450 R. S. U. S., parties claiming - the same must file bond in the Collector's oly1 office within thirty days of the date her e of, or the same will be forfeited to theI United States: One brown mule and Ih four (4) gailoms of corn whiskey, seized ceisS.. from George Tlerrel. JOHN P. SCRUGGS, Dep. Coll. ard Dis'., Diet.llgeofChS.stnC.0 12thyerbein 7tbe / KIP14INC WROTE: "Work for yourself and a woman"-and most men follow tirat cr or try to hut none of them can put forth their best efforts when they are "half-sick" -feeling bad," or 'out of Aorta." Theic kind of people need to come to our store and get a course of treatment that will make - them equal to working for two women Our drugs are the freshest and purest that money can buy and the greatest of care and attention is given our prescription work and the minutest details are carefully gone into. People who WANT THE BEST are patrons of BOLT & CO.s ER.UtGr BTO1=t.D "NUFSED." *e THE "FIXIT" SHOP! R. E. GOODWIN, Prop'r. In Rear of Freeman Building. Pickens, S. C See us for bargains in Bicycles and Sundries. Patching Cement, 2 tubes for 1 5c. Good Single Tube Tires, per pair $3-75 No. i Inner Tubes, each $1.25 Bicycle Spokes, per dozen, 25c. Good Bicycles, from $0.00 up All kinds of Repair Work done on Short Notice and at Reasonable Prices. Sewing Machines Repaired and made as good as new, at one-fifth the cost of a new machine. Full line of Sewing Machine Needles to fit any name or make of machine. Also belting, oil and attachments, R. E. GOODWIN, AT THE "FIXIT' SHOP. PICKENS, 8 C WE DON'T CUT THE PRICEI 0 The extra care and attention we put into the manu fscture of our products-such as buying purest and best flavors and mixing the extracts, the buying of good bottles and the seeing to their being clean (each and every oue of our bottles is washed, rinsed and Ssterilized by hand,) the extra, but necessary time and 4 trouble to keep a clean place and furnish a pure drink, *is why we maintain the price on our drinks that we do$ $We could mix our drinks and bottle in a slip-shod* $way and sell to you cheaper, but we ain't going to do 'it. Another thing: ONE PRICE TO ALL is our motto. The man in Pickens pays the same$ price for our goods that the man in Central or Pump-* *kintown does. We don't cut the price to any one, and$ *we don't sell cheaper away from home than we do at *home. Another thing: we never misrdpresent any-* *thing to make a sale. * When you buy and drink our goods you are getting$ as pure as can be made and at the same price the other $man paid. No cut prices in our business. SPICKENS BOTTLING WORKS. $R. L. Davis, Prop'r. ; : Pickens, S. C. CITY PRESSING CLUB! Will do your. DYING, PRESSING AND CLEANING in a first-class manner and guarantee satisfaction, Dry Cleaning Suits 50c, to 60C. Pressing Suits 40c. All other work in proportion. We do Repairing. Special Prices made on Washing and Dying Suits. trSpecial prices to Clubi" embhIers. B. J. G ARVIN, Over Jennings' Store. Manager. Pickens, S. C. We overbought in Men's Oxfords and to sell them quick we have cut the profit to near zero Lot Fancy Tans $4.oo values at$2 8 lot Patent Leathers and Gun Metals, good shapes nd styles. Worth $3.50 and $4.00. Specials at, A good low price will be made you on our line of ladies and ehildren's slippers. We have just received a bunch of bargains in Staple [1I Dry Goods. For instance Sheeting at, per yard ?U, and other things eqnally as low, Nunnalley's Engineer Over alls 9(1 Plenty of fine Wash Shirts in all colors and styles U at equally low price. When you are in town call around and let us show you how we can save you money on what you have to buy. Yours for a Square Deal. W. E. FREEMAN & CO. '.At the Old Stan~d.".