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\\ \ \. \ \ \ \ \ \ \/ I LOCAL BREVITIES ? ft.JiM | Some Things You Know and Some | | You Don't Know About Our | a Towns, County & People /\ \ \ \ \ \ ?Never argue with a man ,.,kA 4-nllr,, I .1-11 . >VI1U l/arnn HH11UT lIUlll yOU. ?Eve; body is prosperous these dfy/s except the in an who y luis to foot the bills. ?If wo could see ourselves as others see (is, we would be in an eternal fight with our shadows. ?From now until the latter] , part of August you may t xpect I to receive the candidates hand shako. - Plant a big melon patch. If peaches and apples fail von will enjoy your watermelons and cantaloupes. ? Dr. 10. (1. K or win. of lOasley, will be in Pickens every Wednesday. Office over Keowee Pharmacy*. ?Take a lesion from tin? birds and sing when the sun is shining, and when it ain't shining sing lieeau e you want it to shine. ?Mrs. V. 1j. Loehr returned to Clinton Monday, after spending; several days in Pickens with relatives.?The Clinton Chronicle. ?Of course von intend to subscribe for this paper for the year. Why put otV till tomorrow that which you can ,r just as easily do today? Wo want to soil you both work and dross shirts because we will sell you bettor floods for same money. Come ind see. tf Craig Bros. ?Why do so many women (rest their chins on their hands when they are trying to think? To hold their mouths shut so| they won't disturb themselves. \ ?For Sale: Cadillac Touring car with new top, gas lights, two extra inner tubes and in a XT t f i . - ix). i condition. rnce $400. i Apply to C. ??. Wyatt, Easley, S. C. \ ?Tlio ppople of: Pickens aro - ) too busy r to talk politics. In counties the politicians dreadv announced their Here they are very ?The farm hoy who lias charge of young lambs, calves and colts, who has a personal interest in seeing them grow and develop, receives a lesson in kindness they never forget. ? It is well that women do not take their hats with them { ? when they go to the New JeruJ. salem. The present style would not go between the palm trees without getting knocked out of shape. i ?Married on Thnrsdav. .Turin 2d, at ll::m o'clock, at the home of tin; officiating minister, Mrs. Sarah Ethel llagsdale to Mr. Vardry A. Ferguson, both of Pickens county, S. (J., Re\. VV. C. Seaborn, officiating. Their 'J many friends join the writer in ' " extending: to them congratutions and best wishes for a happy and prosperous journey thro' { life. 'y ?Chickens are the highest in / price they have ever been. A f poor man can't afford to oat one now. If he grows one himself ho feels that he can sell it to "***<botter advantage and buy somewise. He is mistaken hen ho goes to get hack he finds that poor exchange, \as to pay takes chicken. r of protecting ..... the invasion of by the usual winged tourists, an exchange while liking after the 4k ^rget that the agalnStthe housefly is '' in the back yard. r decaying garure and other All ' uii; nouse ny scarce, and bo ablo to they are breeding * -C 2? I V I " ? t'.. _! 11.18 too curly to commence igging on t ie cotton crop* i ?Bad Btanijs of cotton are re, ported in somjb sections. Many of the farmers had to replant. ?Picnic time is here and an I extra sunnlv r?f r?hlflroria will Ka -- ? I' I' " ?/ *? * * * WV required because It Is campaign year. ?If vou can't raise cotton raise potatoes, peas, popcorn and onions. They all bring fancy prices. ?A ground hog in Seneca dug so deep into the earth that it came up with its paws singed, says an exchange. ?Next Tuesday night, June 7th, is the regular meeting of the Pickens camp, W. (). W. All members are urged to come. ?Miss Mabel Tripp, daughter of Mr. Ellis Tripp, of Pickens, R. 1, who has been onito sW'.lr with pneumonia, is improving, i ?There is glory enough for all of us, and room enough for! all of us, and love enough for all of us if we go after it in the right way. ? Next Monday court convenes at Pickens. We cordially invite our friends and subscribers to drop in and see us while they are in attendance. -?We are going to give away one of the best sewing machines made. Come in and let us explain to you how it will he done. '2t. Craig Bros. ?Shade has always had a j Peculiar ofTVW mi ' Have you ever thought how] much magnetism there is in a shady spot on a hot summer day?. ?A delightful occasion was that of Tuesday of last week at the home of Mrs. W. 11. Ash more, where a reception was given to Mrs. Sam J. Ashmore, of Witchita, Texas. The occasion was an exceedingly pleasant one and greatly enjoyed. Our good friend and fellowtownsman, Mr. James E. Cox, Was renortnd prit.irrnllv ill time last week. Iiisson, Isaiah Cox, of Washington, I). C., has been at his bedside for several days. We are glad to state that Mr. Cox is greatly improved. '?Squire W. C. Bramlett is announced for Magistrate this week for Pickens township and says he don't want to hear the | Whangdoole mourn or go where, the woodbine twineth, so if the voters are satisfied with his administration of justice he would be glad to be reelected. I ?Mrs. Florence Griffin, of Pickens, met with what came near being a serious accident one day last week. While sf.n nil. ing on a chair cutting roses, the chair turned over and she was thrown heavily to the ground, spraining her arm badly. For a time she suffered exIcruciatinglv but is better at this writing. ?That genial jainitor, generlal factotum, chief cook and bottle washer, high-cock-a-loruni, general custodian of the court house and boss of the officers, is of the opinion that it is not good I to go through life alone, so last Sunday he took unto himself a j wife in the person of Mrs. Delia I I ' Heathers, of Newry. They I were married at Liberty by R. C. Robinson, Notary Public. ?The Pickens Graded School terminated its session last Friday night. The Graduating exercises were held Thursday night and seven graduates received their diplomas. The regular closing exercises were held the night following and were well rendered. A large audience was present both nights and greatly enjoyed the exer-j cises. --The many friends throughout the county will learn with sorrow of the death of Mr. J. Mack Gravelly, of the Porter's Chapel section, which sad event occur red at his home four miles north of Plckons on tho 17th ult., after a lingering illness from pneumonia. He was 71 years of ago and leaves a wife and five children besides a host of relatives and friends to mourn his death. His remains were laid to rest at Porter's Chapel, of which church he was a member, Rev. E. L. Thomason conduction# the funeral service. V \ 1 Summer School. To the teachers of Pickens conn ty:? The summer school for this county will open at the Pickens graded school building, Pickens, S. 0., on June 20th, 1910, at 10 a. m. Professors A. B. Bryan, 11 M 1 Tf T\ ii. unnuvv aim u. r>. a/uiuinick will be in charge. Teachers should bring with them their note-books and text-books on English, Geography, History, and Algebra. The State will bear the 'expenses of tho faculty and it is earnestly requested that every teacher of the county attend the school. The Trustees of the schools are I asked to urge their teachers to attend. We beg to call special attention to the following school law. "Rulol7. No person shall be permitted to take an examination I who is not at least eighteen i years of age, and before taking' an examination each applicant shall satisfactorily pass such oral tests in readinir and lamru iiii'O as tin* boa <1 may impose Rule 18. A First Grade CVrlifi rate may be renewed 1?y the county board from which il was issued: il', however, a Teacher's Institute or Summer school is hold in the county, a first Grade Certificate shall not be renewed unless the holder attend tin? Institute or Summer School, or shows to the State !toai*d of Education some satisfactory reason for not doinp; so; l'rovidided, The holder has taught during the two years for which the certificate was issued. ,\ Second Grade (Vrtilicate shall not bo renewed ; where the holder attens a leach | ers' Institute orsnniincrSchoolJ and in such ease may lie renewed. A Third grade Certificate, shall not he renewed. We expect to have several prominent speak ers to address us during the session. All the teachers who expect to attend and those contemplating becoming teachers should notify the undersigned at once. If. T. 11alluin. ! To t he teachers of Pickens conn ly:~ , . I As one of the instructors in the institute to he held in Pick-j ens this summer, I wish to urge! upon everyone the importance1 ol 111is work and the necessity of your attendance. As Instructor in Agriculture, I will do everything in my power to make the work interesting, and instructive. 1 will give a course of six (('?) lectures on Agriculture, illustrating each one. Teachers wiil take notes' from the lectures. This work will prepare you for the county 1 examination in this subject. Let every teacher in theroun j ty br present.. Yours very truly, 0. B. Iladdon. A Card of Thanks. We wish to express our heart -1 felt thanks to our neighbors and : friends for their kindness shown us during the sickness and drat h of our dear husband and father, j May God's richest, blessings rest; upon each one of them is our; earnest prayer. Mrs. Sarah J. Gravelly j and children. If you want to rent a house' on Factory St., just in fro 111 of j where Mrs. G. \Y. Karle lives, ! call on J. K. Ashniore. He ;il 1 so has some other houses to rent, see him. If you want to buy or sell any land it will be to your interest to see J. U. Ashmore, as he luvs over a hundred places for you to select from, and still I more coming in most every da v. foleys Kidney pills For Bacnachc Kioncys ano Olaodsh A big bowl of Quaker Oats is the best dish you I can serve. Delicious and nourishing Good for all ages and all conditions. Economical and strengthening. Packed in regular size packages, and In hermetically sealed I ins (or hot climates. 56 i " Does notfe Hair falling out? Troubled wl^i dandrul Ingredients; 'ahclc! We believe doctors endorse this fo AVER'S H I Does not G B J. O. ATKB Oom r~ iFor Value \ nii!i o nn K $4 I Why Don't I a I your Oil I ,;un j> | VV 11 y <!>>{ < you lis* Your (iroccr is I to Uirk?>1 A a i'i I <>! ' ar \ i ,STV? Petroleum AU:--iOMTTHl,Y I > >> spring An ()ur Store Crowded < SPRING ^ - m .. i x jy N'<> 11iJlT11 iirioi'.-', ( "Spot 1 h'>u<;lil at reniar rxiiCrt t<? sell tlifs Will tell von lal lul-Joiunai of (In !i:w i'. In the' iih'ii MeKinnov ami \ i'?l t?> wait tin j m a J? i M. IV. i Wewt Kn<l. o THE In tlur buying ol drug's a iscriptions \ve use every preeai 'and take, particular pains to This rule applies all thr must be right - every detail n lore any article leaves our stoi In buying I lallum's Kidi dries,Toilet Articles and Prep; I'roscsiptions filled here, you I j Pickens Dri ! | I Masonic Temple S ' F7 "" 13 * / yi, ?r " i Km VIGOR oSor thc Hair ff? Want more hair? An elegant drcMlnfi? ycerin. Qulnin. Sodium Chlorid. >uie. Alcohol. Water. Perfume. rmula, or we would not put It up. AIR VIGOR olor 8:ine Hair PANT, T,oww11. Mats. i mmtvum k i M 2 ?.bie Farm | t You Kick?! .*; bo\ h<*r you ? i; <? (?<r<i o i i! \ ho prison for vou I lim (urnisli yon OIL | -Sold by I oii Comn'vl iiVDHPUiVmtXT. I ?.S3SB5SH8EP W Hill III W ill Mi JMHUfl IBIfflBMli j | I I mouncement.: I iS now \r 111# x ? It Nt?w i'l I GOODS!! I ir \? i< It Ili?? Cash!" ! iohly 1 >\v ; ! ii- 's ttnd amp way. t'l (Ii. oiikIi I lie StMili1 (lilforcnl tiiinvC-'4 vvo utiino rail on im. Vooil v\ i!i bt? PARK. roenvtllo, B. C2. BEST! ncl the compounding ol our pre. ition to ir<;t fresh pure drugs use only thai which is called lorough our business. Everything uist he carefully gone over -here. ncv I'ills, 1 )rugs, Medicines, Sun 11 \ - iii ii 11' m i :>) ti:> well IlilVIll^ ) (MIT :no\v what you am getting. jg Company, Tickens, S. C. Real E No. 41. 155 acres on Twelve ] ton Mill; 15 acres cleared, balance some rough land on this but th $18 per acre?it will bring more be made on this to suit you. 4?. 1 86 acres 6 miles from Pic pasture; 3 houses with outbuilding ...in 1 \ir?1 j 1 y\j\t win iiiiu aiiywucrc. VVOUia II It is going for $4,200 and is chea{ 43. 90 acres in the Six Mile buildings; 35 acres in cultivation; f level, is well watered and one ol tl I have found in the Six Mile sectic , churches and schools and has all neighborhood. You will like this good place on which to make I pleasure to show this for you will tages are not often found in a pla< 44. 100 acres; 45 acres cleared tion; all timber land enclosed 111 p outbuildings, one tenant house; Mile. Land lies well and is well those desitable places and reasons mg everything, it is going to be 45. 2 acres, close to Pickens road; good small house on it; a fin 47. 2% ncres of land in subi house, compiete; in excellent neigh place for a home. See me at onc< long on the market at $2,100. H.M.HE "THE REAL ES Box 264. Office over Keowe 1 write fire and life iui Bit lor CAM 14(>ok over those pri< is guaran Just received another shipme for $1.00. This is the last lot we i recently advanced. Shis is one of thot we ever saw. Big lot La Belle Molasses in 20c.; gallon si/e 40c. This molas TUMBL It is a pleasure for us to sell you generally pay 25c for, for onl; HEAVY HO FEL TUMBLE 25c. BLOWN TUMBLERS, lor 2 Johnson's En< This is something every body not take sonic of these goods. Cups and Saucers 50c set pi. Come to see us. CRAIG One-price Cash RICK ENS, j Si iter ni Di j | It's a mistake to suppose that , vised for drinks put up by differe i goods are identical, either in llaAO | drinks known as Ginger Ale, Len I Root Beer, Cream Soda, and otl j sol ^ drink manufacturers, is no st; | quality. One may be far superio We know our drinks are equal in I upon the market of today and far to judge the merits of llavors .s testing them, but by making a C( Knowing that our flavors are invite comparison with others. 1 can, without regard to standard v we change a formula unless we fit We believe that all things be 1 orders and correspondence and 'QUALITY is sure to win succe; those fair-minded men who handl< licit patronage on that basis. Pickens Bott R. L. Davis P S_ .. - -?^ 1 state! Mile river, near Norris Coti in woodland; no buildings; e price is reasonable. Onlv in O eKnrfr ???)! 111 i* auui i iiiui.. A ci ma m:i :kens; 50 acres cleared, 20 n ;s. Some as good land a i ike to show you this plac*. j at the price. section; two dwellings; outme orchard. This place lie* le most desirable places thac >n. It is convenient to th-s that goes t-> make an ideal if you are looking for a your home. It will give m ? appreciate it, for its advance at the price, $4,2(X). and in high state of cultivaasturt; 5-room house; goo.I this is 1 Vi miles from Six improved. This is one of tble in price, too, considersold at only $4^ per acre. Mill; on Railroad an 1 public e stand for a store. $1150. irbs of Pickens; new 8-room borhood. A most desirable i as this is not going to stay STER, nr* a -p t~* n n a k i *? 1M1 L IVIMIN. Pickens, S. C. :e Pharmacy. mrance, SAVE Money. ?,es. Everv item i teed. nt of Jap Rice at 25 poun can get at the price as it ] the biggest values in buckets. Half gallon ses often sell for 50c. g -ERS: sUl you a set of tumbKa^on' v15^. RS, worth 35 to . ,ers Ui^ 5c set. ?lish Ware: misses a bargain if they do ites 40 and 50c. DDAO Merchants. tan in,. because the same names ar :nt manufacturers that the >r or strength. The fact that ion Sour, Strawberry, Peach, ler flavors, art put up by all andard by which to judge r in every way to the others, strength to the bpst placed better than some. The way by tasting them, not only in )M PA RATI test. ill. wool and"a" yard wide,'' we IVe make the best goods we if competitors, and nsver do id a way to improve itin equal, (careful handling of fair dealing with customers) ss; not onlv for us but for nil our goods also, and we soling Works, Proprietor ? .V. ft - A /