University of South Carolina Libraries
KEOWEE COURIER (E81AUL1SHKH 1810.) Published Every Wednesday Morning. 00 Pev Annum. Ratos Reasonable. -By 'K, SH I'M.OR & SCHRODER. F Communications or a personal character charged for as advertise ments. Obituary notices and tributes of r^nect, of not over one hundred 'VoTd?, will be printed free of charge. AU over that number must be paid for nt the rate of ono cent a word. Cash to accompany manuscript. WALHALLA, 8. C.: WEDNESDAY? MARCH 84, 1000. JUDGE PRINCE'S CONDITION. Tho recent severe illness ot Judge George*E. Priuce, of Anderson, is deeply remelted all over South Car olina, but especially so in the upper part of the State, where lie is best known. lt is gratifying to note, however, thal reports from his phy sic ians contain encouragement for his complete recovery and indications of honrly Improvement, Judge Prince ls one of the ablest lu l ists lu tile State, and we have watched with interest and admira tion his course in the nial of numer ous criminal cases. There ls nothing in his judicial hearing that could he counted prejudicial lo criminal d? tendants, but wc- ha\<- noted that his charges to jurors nre clear-cut and lucid expoundings of law. and not high-sounding and mystifying ram blings through entangling technical ities. He ls strong and to the point, and seeks lo punish c rime regardless of the standing of the criminal. We need more such Judges as he ls. and WO could IM alford to lose him from tho Circuit Hench. PA RM HRS' MEETING, APRIL :i. i Wo are In receipt of information (through President H. Harris, of the Farmers' I nion, that lt ls desired to hold a big meeting of tho farmers of 'Oconee nt Walhalla on Saturday, .April :id. lt will bo remembered thal Presi dent ^aJy^s and Mr. Williams were hero only a short while back, and that the bad weather prevented their meeting being held. We suggest to mr farmers that they so arrange their affairs as to bo at Walhalla Saturday morning, April 3d, and spend tho day here, taking advant age of the opportunity to listen to President Harris and whoever he may have With him. These meetings have proven of untold benefit to our farmers and business men in the past, and there is still much to bo ?gained by them. Without wishing to appear at all .is a busybody or a meddler in other people's affairs, we suggest to the farmers that tho proper officers of the local unions over tho county call special meetings of their organiza tions and take com curd action on tho matter, and see that ever) local union i.i well represented Rt the pro posed meeting on April 3d which will be Saturday of next week. <>ur authority for Hms suggesting is contained in the following brief rennest written to a citizen cd" Wal halla: "Pendleton, March 1?. 1 OOP. Dear Slr: We wanl lo have n meet ing of the farmers al Walhalla on April 3d Pica., see thal the meet ing is welj advertised, and gi t your .armers to come out. Yours truly, I!. Harris." Coming as ii does at this early season of the year, we do not be lieve the work of I he farm will be materially, If at all. Interfered with. At any rate-, there is much good to be derived Hom these gatherings, and I he loss of time In attending will be more than compensated for by the benefits of tho meeting, the rubbing together and exchange of . (!. :.' hy thc farmers of Oconee, who are fast coming to bc recognized as real lui-inc-.- nu n. . ?et your plan- linnie, gentlemen, beforehand, and be ready t.i be one of the number to make April 3d memorable a> ;i dn> of pleasure and profil to business farmers. The town of Walhalla and her citizens will welcome you and your state officers most cordially. SI NSATIOXAL PA RAG H.A PUS. The Greenville News of March ISth contained two little paragraphs .bal succeeded in attracting no small amount of surprise and comment in .and around Walhalla. We quote the paragraphs below: "A citizen of Walhalla who was In the city yesterday said that excite mont there over tho killing of Dep uty Marshal W. H. F. Corbin and his bi ol her had by no means abated and thal trouble was expected. lt was said that n lynching party gathered Saturday night and that the mon and women now In jail awaiting trial for the slaying of the men would have boen taken from the custody of the officers and summarily dealt with, had H not been for the absence of a leader. g - "tt wa? ?aid by two or three mon yesterday that an attempt to lynch the men certaluly would be made last night." This item has somewhat of the "yellow" tint to lt. Tho Greenville News should caution it? reporters to verify statements picked up at ran dom. No doubt the "Walhalla citi zen" thought he was telling the truth, and he may have been greatly excited. Ho may even have been running from the great hullabaloo that was "raging" In Walhalla. Have you ever seea a lot of small boys catch a big dog and tie to his tall a little bag blown tull of wind? And did you note the result? If that dog could talk, when lt got over Its fright at nothing, lt would doubt less swear that the little bag of air was a whole string of dynamite bombs; that great destruction and havoc had been wrought all along his path, nnd that nothing but his bravery and cunning had saved his life. The Greenville News should learn to pay tess attention (figuratively speaking, of course.) to the yelp of tho dog, and to Inquire what the boys are really up to. The Hoad to Success has many obstructions, but none so desperate as poor health.. Success to day demands health, but Electric Hit ters ls tlie greatest health builder the world has ever known, lt compels perfect action of stomach, liver, kid neys, bowels, purines and enriches the blood, and tones and Invigorates the whole system. Vigorous body and keen brain follow their use. You can't afford to slight Electric Hitters if weak, run-down or sickly. Only 60c. Guaranteed by ali druggists. SOUTH UNION NEWS. Death of a Good Citizen-A Novel Agricult ural ( 'oiliest. South Tulon, Mareil 2L'. - Special: The South Union Gladed School clos ed Friday, March li), after a success ful term taught by Miss I rem? Fos ter, of Gaffney. The ability of the teacher was displayed in the closing exercises, when the pupils did credit to their efficient and thorough train ing by recitations, singing and a de bate. The subject of the debate was. "Resolved, That it ls better to be poor than rich." The affirmative was represented by Misses Nellie Crawford and Stella Marett; the negative by Misses Daisy Baughtnan and Julia Willis. Excellent papers were read by both sides, but the judges rendered their decision in favor of the affirmative. Tho entire program was greatly enjoyed by the patrons of-the school. Tho W. M. S.. Y. W. A. and R. A. of the South Union Baptist church together observed the week of prayer for homo missions. The meetings, which bogan Sunday, Mardi l i, were interesting and well attended throughout. At their close nu offer ing was made to home missions. On the afternoon of March 17th, 1909, the sp ri rit ol' Col. .1. T. Blake ley quietly winged its way to the God who gave it. Although he bad boen in ill health for some timo, Iiis death was a sudden shook to Iiis relatives and friends. His was a long and useful lit'?', covering a period of ninety-one years. He served his country well during the Civil War. ile was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church, and was * a good neighbor, a devoted husband land land father. wv extend our deepest sympathy tn his bereaved ; ones. The Farmers' Fnion met Saturday. t March 20th, at the public hall, this session being well attended. One I interest int; feature was the announce I mont of II contest, the conditions be , lng as follows: Cadi contestant j must plant in corn iwo acres of land, one of which must be cultivated bj the lamons Williamson plan, the other by any method ho may choose. ' The farmer makin--: the greatest 1 number of bushels at the least ex pense will receive tho prize. The for tunate conte.tant must then give a turkey dinner to his competitors, at which all the different methods used w ill be discus: ed. Miss Irene Foster returned Sat urda.v lo her home in Gaffney, S. C. Among the v,.dtors at the South Fnion Baptist Sunday school <?n the second Sunday wero <?. S. and K. \V. Ma rel I. Of Wi si min: ter. Al ler a verj Interesting and Instructive talk by K, w. Mareil about organized classes in the Sunday school, a Ba racoa C!a -s wa-, organized tflth eight mom tiers. All v. ho art Interested In the li li rn ry associai ion are urgen tl > re quested to bo present at the school house on the afternoon of Saturday, March 27. A reorganization of the association is to be effected. and ways and moans for enlarging tho present library will be discussed. Those having books will please re turn them at that mooting. The committee look for a large ami en thusiastic gathering. C. ??. ( "apt. I. W. Fichons Dead. * Wash y. March 20,-Capt. I. Wes ley Pickens dlod last Friday night of pneumonia. Ho had only boon -de?< since Monday. He was 7 1 years old mid leaves one son, W. C. Pickens. Ile \\ a ; a staunch citizen and was a captain in the Confederate anny, nerving the Glsl RiMes and Company I?. Hampton Legion. To Organize U. 1>. C. Mrs. Thomas Keitt, of Clemson, vice president of the State Daughters of the Confederacy, is organizing r. I?. ('. and wishes lo organize a chap ter in Oconee. She has asked Miss Marye lt. Sholor, of Westminster, to secure the names of women who will Join. Please send Miss Sheior your name nt once and a meeting will be called and Mrs. Keltt will organize the chapter, and If large enough will divide Into chapters at Seneca, Wal halla and Westminster. ASSASSIN CONFESSES. Johnson, Convicted of Murder, Says He was in Another Man'? Pay. (News and Courier Special.) Barnwell, March 21.-Following the conviction yesterday of QuitmaJft Johnson and Ferdinand Grubby f<MT the murder of Perry Ussery, commit ted during a carnival last fall, John-. son to-day made a complete conies sion as to the killing, involving Ches ter Kennedy, who has been arrested and lodged in jail. He confessed to having committed the act himself, assisted by Urubbs, but alleges that they were to be paid $200 by Ken nedy to kill Marvin Holland. How he succeeded In killing Ussery and wounding Holland has been published in these columns. To-day, in conversation with She riff Creech, Johnson stated that a? he had been convicted and had to die, he wanted to tell the truth In regard to Mr. Cssery's death. He admitted that both he and Grubbs had been hired to do the killing, that they were to receive $200 for the Joli. Kennedy was to pay $100 and "the lady in Augusta" was to pay $100. He admitted having fired the fatal shot. He stated that Grubbs got the gun from under a water trough and concealed lt in the place where the shooting was done, (behind a screen near a public lavatory.) and that Grubby carried him to where the gun was after having pointed Holland out to him. Ile stated that twice before he fired he raised Hie gun to shoot, but that his courage failed bini. On the third trial, however, he died, and made bis temporary escape, as shown by the State during Hie trial. He states that on Monday night after the killing he went with Grubbs to ('bester Kennedy's, and he told them thal they had gotten the wrong man. and asked them to go and put Hol land out of the way, as he was sure to kill him now. Ho says that Ken nedy gave him $10 that night, and was to send him the balance by Grubbs as soon as things got a little more quiet. The confession and Kennedy's arrest has caused an even greater interest in the case and each development Is being watched with much interest. An Ideal Cough Medicine. "As an ideal cough medicine I re gard Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in a -"'ass by itself," says Dr. R. A. Wiltshire, of Gwynneville, Ind. "1 take great pleasure In testifying to Hie results of Chamberlain's Cough Medicine. In fact, I know of no Other preparation that meets so fully the expectations of the most exacting In cases of croup and coughs of chl' dren. As lt contains no opium, chlo roform or morphine it certainly makes a most safe, pleasant and effi cacious remedy for the Ute lt ls in tended." For sale by Dr.,J. W. Bell, Walhalla; W. J. Lunney, peneca. Closing Exercises of Salem School. Doll drill-Flag drill. Pantomime-"Star-spangled Ban ner." Recitation by boys in first and second grades. Dialogue-"The Art Critic." Sonii, "Under the Shade of the Trees." Dialogue-"Going Somewhere." Guitar Duet-Miss Robertson and Mrs. Meroney. Dialogue-"The Photograph Gal lery." valedictory-"Good-bye to the Old Academy Days." Song, "We'll Xever Say Good-bye." The exercises will be held at the school house Friday, March 26th, at o'clock p. m. All who come will be cordially wel come!. Greta Gaines. Teacher. flood Cough Medicine for Childre n. The season for coughs and colds is now at band and loo much care cannot be used to protect the chil dren. A child is much mote likely to contract diphtheria or scarlet fe ver when he has a cold. The quicker you cure his cold tho less risk. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is tho sole reliance of many mothers, and few ol those who have tried it pre willing to use any oilier. Mrs. F. F. Starcher, of Ripley, W. Va., says: "I have never used anything other than Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for my children, and it has always given good satisfaction." This rem edy contains no opium or other nar cotic and may bo given as confidently to a child as to an adult. For sale by Dr. J. W. Bell, Walhalla; W. J. Lunney. Seneca. The Ginnen*' Report. Washington, March 20.-The cen sus bureau bulletin on the cotton crop fes ned to-day shows the crop of 1908 to be i?,408,841 bales, Including linters, compared with 11,325,882 for 1907, and 13,306,265 for 1906. The quantity of tho cotton esti mated by pinners and delinters as re maining to be ginned is included In the report for 19<*s at 93.085. 'i ii- number of ginneries operated ht? season was 25,587. Stiff Neck. Stiff neck is caused by rheumatism of the muscles of the neck. It IP usually confined to one side, or to the back of the neck and one side. While it is often quite painful, quick relief may be had by applying Cham berlain's Liniment. Not ono cas6 of rheumatism in ten ?oquires internal treatment. When there ls no fever nnd no swelling as In muscular and chronic rheumatism, Chamberlain's Liniment will accomplish more than any Internal treatment. For sale by Dr. J. W. Bell, Walhalla; W. J. Lun ney, Seneca. Unclnimed Letters. Following is a list of unclaimed lettois remaining in the Walhalla post office for the week ending .March 22, 1909: Hammond, Mrs. Amanda. Parker, Miss Lucia. Truson, Miss Linnie. Persons calling for the above will please say they were advertised. J. M. Merrick, P. M. A $?00,000 company has been or ganized in New Orleans to bore for gas. And over In Atlanta there's nothing but gas! VISITING .iva-All the latest 'styles. We want your orders for first class work in the Engraving line. We ran furnish any stylo or any quantity von may desire. Write or call on THE EEO WEE COURIER. Walhalla. S. C I Good for 25c. At DR. J. W. BELL'S. This coupon properly signed is good for 25c. on the purchase price of a 60o. bottle of NOAH'S LIN I MUNT, tlie great internal and external pain remedy, if presented before April lo, 1909, nt Dr. Hell's Drug Store. Name_ Address_ NOAH'S LINIMENT is a guaranteed remedy for all aches and pains, rheu matism in all forms, neuralgin, tooth aube, sore throat, cramps, colic, pains in tho haok and chest, coughs, colds, stitT joints, sprains, strains, outs, bruises, lameness, pneumonia, etc. Free sample by mail on receipt of lc. to cover postage. NOAH'S LINIMENT, Richmond, Virginia. NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION. Notice is hereby given that, pur suant to an order of the County Board of Education of Oconee coun ty, South Carolina, an election wi 1 be held at the Oak Grove schot ! house on FRIDAY. APRIL 9th, 1909 between the legal hours, on tlu question of levying an extra three mill tax for school purposes on tho real and personal property within the said Oak drove School District, the said tax io be In addition to the taxes now collected for school pur poses as authorized by law; that said i lection shall bo conducted as provided by law for the conduct of general elections; that at said elec tion each elector favoring said pro posed additional levy shall cast a ballot containing the word "Yes" printed or written thereon, and each elector opposng .-aid levy shall cast a ballot containing the word "No" printed or written thereon. J, II. BARNETT, WM. lt. COBB, JOHN FBNDLBY, Trustees Of Oak Crow District, No. --. of Oconee County. Mardi 21, 1 909. 1 L'-l 1 M ILL STOCK LOST. Notice is hereby given that Five Shines of Walhalla Cotton Nilli stock. Certificate No. 10, Issued to lt. C. Strother, has been lost or misplaced. The public is hereby no tified that, same is worthless to any one except the undersigned. I{. C. STROTHER. West Union, S. C., Mardi 19, 1909. TO INSURE BIG CROPS ! The m. m,r.m FERTILIZERS. I I ?OM STROTHER Ai PHIXXEV, WEST UNION, S. C. HUFF & KN"OX, SENECA, S. C. j. i>. MCMAHAN, HIGHLAND, S. C. Wi C. PEDEN & COMPANY, WESTMINSTER, S.O. P. P. SULLIVAN, MADISON, S. C. Ami ii they're not genuine, you don't want them, pecause they won't lust as long aa Cort*ig*ht and therefore will not prove aa good an investment. Cortright Metal Shingles laat as long as the building itself and never need repairs. Then they're fire proof and storm-proof, making them juat the ideal roof for all kinds erf city, suburban or country buildups SENECA HARDWARE COMPANY, Seneca* S. C. High Grade Fertilizers, Meal and Acid at Lowest Prices for MONEY or COTTON. A full and complete Stock of Clothing, Dry Goods, Shoes, Hats, Stoves, Tinware, Oliver Chilled Plows and Plow Goods, Mitchell Wagons, Buggies and Harness. Doors, Sash, Blinds, Paints and Oils, Lime and Cement. Do not fail to examine our Stock and get our Prices on what you may want. W. P. Nimmons SENECA, S. C. FERTILIZERS! If you want to get thc best Fertilizers try Swift's Eagle Brand, the best on the market, made from Dried Blood, Meat and Bone Tankage, and of quality that will produce results. For sale by C. W. PITCHFORD WALHALLA, ?. O. NEW SPRING GOODS ! My line of Spring Goods is very pretty and varied. They are strictly up-to-date Goods, such as Dress Goods, Laces, Ern broideries, Hosiery, Belts, Collars, etc. We want to show you our new Spring Suits. They are good and cheap. Our Men's and Ladies' Foot Wear is thc correct thing. Our Spring linc of Hats will bc in soon. Wc have bought the correct styles. Wc keep a general linc of those goods that arc usuall, kept in a first-class Dry Goods Store. Wc want your trade. Call and see us. M. S. STIRBLING, WESTMINSTER S. C.