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OLl> PICKENS SECTION IS AWAKE Mr. Cary Finds Truces of the Fast and Notes Present Improvements. Old Picketts, June 22, 1919. Dditor Keowoe Courier: In looking up data for my history of Old Picketts l have had occasion to spend several days in this historic neighborhood, and whilst I have heretofore written much of the early days of Old Picken?, I deem it wilt not ho amiss to tell of u few changes which have recently taken place here. Tho largo brick building on the Norton plantation, which is ono of the oldest brick buildings in Oconee county, and was once the residence of Col. Miles M. Norton, back in the early days, has been, through the generosity of tho Norton heirs, con verted into a graded school building, and a fino school is there taught, is well patronized, and is of untold benefit to tho surrounding country. Tho large tract of land on which it is situated has been divided into small tracts, cleared up and ter raced; good houses have been built and rented to good, thrifty tenants, who make good crops and are con tented, prosperous and happy. Tho same spirit seems to pervade the whole community, and lands which a few years ago wore consider ed of little value are now in demand at good prices, for sale or rent. I hiked it for ten miles along the ridge road from Old Pickens to Jo ( assoc. and was surprised to note the vast improvements that have been made in that section. Forty years ago there were only two or three houses on this road from the High Falls to Salem. Now one may travel the whole distance and hardly he out of sight of good dwellings and large tields cultivated in corn, wheat and rye, cotton and sorghum. The uncleared lands still have considera ble pine and oak timber, while the native grasses furnish line pasturage for cattle, sheep and hogs. Warsaw School District is estab lishing, and will soon have in opera tion, a graded school near Stamp v reek church, which speaks well for the community, and will no doubt be a success.' 1 was told by people living on the ridge that within the last five years lands had increased in value from two to three hundred per cent. The Messrs. Vaughn, Clark, Haw kins, Whites, Smith, Howers, Hunni CUtt and Harker, and others, live on this ridge and have made wonderful improvements. Vernor Clark, near High Falls, in connection with his farm, operates a store and grist mill, and the Messrs. Hawkins aro engaged in saw-milling as well as farming Mr. Vaughn, ono of the best farm ers In this section, told me that, pro perly managed, these ridge lands could ho made to produce a bale of cotton per acre and corn, wheat, rye, sorghum, peas, melons, potatoes, and all kinds of vegetables grow equally as well. The crops are fine and promis ing, the people healthy, prosperous and happy. I saw two old-time milestones on the Jocassee road, such as your ver satile correspondent, S. K. Dondy, alluded to in his recent article. One of them ls marked "P. C. H. 4 M." and tho other "P. C. H. 13 M." In the early establishment of public roads in this district each mile was indicated hy one of these stones, which was of rock, (sometimes of wood), with "P. C. H." and the dis tance to tho court, house marked thereon. Another great, advantage to the traveler through a strange country was what we called "sign-boards." Wherever th?; roads forked, on an elevated post were nailed hoards or plank wi'lt the name of tho place to which .he road led painted thereon ur FAKE" ASPIRIN WAS TALCUM Therefore Insist Upon Gen uine "Bayer Tablets of Aspirin" Millions of fraudulent Asperin Tab lets were sold by a Brooklyn manu facturer which later proved to be composed mainly of Talcum Powder. "Hayer Tablets of Asperin." the true genuine, American-made and Ameri can-owned Tablets, are marked with the safety "Hayer Cross." Ask for and then insist upon "Hayer Tablets of Asperin" and al ways buy them in lite original Hayer package, which contains proper di rections and dosage. Asperin is the trade mark of Hayer Manufacturo of Monoaeclicacidester of SnllcyUcacld.-adv. in large letters, if lt was a conven ience to the public then, how much more so would it be now, when the roads aro so numerous, leading to so many different places, and travel so much greater? .lust three miles from the old court 'house site are the famous High Falls, on Little Uiver, which have always been noted for the beau tiful scenery surrounding them, the limpid (low of the beautiful stream, the healthful climate, pure almos phere and delicious ice-cold spring water, lt has always been a favor ite place for picnics, political meet ings, etc. While the beauty of this place was much marred by the tremendous high water in the summer of 1903, by the uprooting of the towering sycamores which beautified and adorned lt, the High Falls still re tain much of their natural beauty, and I know of no moro attractive, healthful and delightful place for a summer resort-within eight miles of West Union, on thc Blue Ridge railway, and within ten miles of Seneca, on the Southern railway, and accessible from both places by good roads. Mrs. Rose, of Charleston, the owner of this handsome property, is improving tho same and has estab lished "The High Falls Camp" therfe as a su minor resort for such as sock rest, recreation, quietude or amuse ment amidst its delightful surround ings. This camp will no doubt bo a source of profit to Its promoter, a great blessing to the community and a blessing to those who enjoy its advantages. N. B. Cary. CHICHESTER S PILLS DIAMOND ^5?^V BRAND o< GO?* LADIES I Ask year OruggUt for CB.? DIAMOND IIRAND PILLS OOLD metallic boxea, sealed Itlbbon. TAH MO O runa, itrufffttil onJ eik for CUL HA MONI) Bil A N D ri M.?, .or IwetUT-llYO y e.irs regarded as liest, Safest, Alway* Reliable. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS TIM? FVPRYWHFRF WORTH VRIKD ewen i vi nene TKSTKO '"Cured" of Broken Nock. Greenville, Juno 21.- Fletcher Westbrook, a well-known carpenter of Greenville, is having the unique experience of convalescing at the (?reenvllle City Hospital from a broken neck. Westbrook broke his neck when he fell from a scaffold on Buncombe street about two weeks ago, but, thanks lo his good luck and medical treatment, ho is still very much alive, and will probably recover completely. After his fall Westbrook was taken unconscious to thu hospital, and it was not until 21 hours later that his attending physicians dis covered that his neck was broken. Although tho bones were broken, the nervous connect ion was not severed, a id Westbrook's head was plc.ced in a*i immovable position, .md telegraphic orders were sent 10 New York for a special steel work support for the head. When 11 arrived it was put on. and now Westbrook ls able to walk around Mild enjoy himself much as other convalescent patients, though thc steelwork holds his head absolutely immovable and supports ll, Physici ans say that in about six months the broken neck Will have grown strong again and I lin t Westbrook will be a well man. CASTOR IA For Infants and Children In Use For Over 30 Years Always bears the Signature Old Pendleton Di Ir Names and Karts Concerning Sonic of tlio Soldiers of tho Confede racy Who Went to the War from tho Old Pendleton District, and Now Heat in Cemeteries of this Section-.Many Heroes Host in Un marked (?raves. Clemson Coll?ge, June 23, 1919. Editor Eeo wee Courier: Enclosed you will lind an essay which the John C. Calhoun Chapter, U. D. C.. wishes you to publish lu your paper. The writer of this essay won Hie medal which the chapter gives a cadet each year. Very respectfully, (Miss) Nannie Morrison, President John C. Calhoun Chapter. (Note.-In compiling the material for this paper the writer was forced to depend upon such Information as was available from individuals pos sessing authentic knowledge of the sunject, and from inscriptions on the grave-stones in the cemeteries men tioned in the paper, lt will be noted that many names aro given without any definite mention of the service performed hy tho Individual named. In such cases persons who possess tho desired Information will perform a patriotic service by writing to the county papers the Information they may possess.) Just at this tinto wo are welcom ing tho soldiers of the world war home with enthusiastic celebrations and immense praises. Justly are wo paying this high tribute of respect to thom for thoir bravery, sacrifices and sufferings; and probably moro than anything oise that they so cheerfully and willingly answered the call of tholr country with the ut most determination to soo the princi ples for which they stood established throughout the world. However, let ns remember that Just a little more than fifty years ago tho people of this famous and historic Old Pendle ton District wore welcoming their brave and heroic sons home from a war that has meant so much to all of us. These brave boys bad to return to homos that were much moro stricken and torn by the horrors of war than the ones to which tho re luming soldiers of to-day are com ing. Many of their homes bad boon almost completely destroyed. These Confederate veterans were equally as patriotic and loyal to their thoughts and beliefs of right as tire tiny of tho heroes of to-day, and they fought just as heroically and as sin cerely for the cause. The renowned and old district of Pendleton furnished some of tho most notable and bravest leaders and soldiers of Ibo war. Many of these noble sons left honte and loved ones never lo return. They made the su premo sacrifice on the Held of battle for tho cause. Others fought gal lantly and persistently through storm and strife, and when il was all over, returned to their homes and gave freely and earnestly all their offerts toward the Immense task of reconstruction. Those eminent boys, though tired and worn from the la borious tasks of the war, did not set tle down at home to the rest and quiet, but tboy busily set themselves to that hugo task and worked as dil igently at lt as tboy had for the cause. Rut lot us now turn to the strict i the Confederacy. lives and deeds of some of these heroic sons of Pendleton. Col. J. \V. Livingston, whose grave is in the cemetery at Old Stone Church, went into tho army as captain of Company A, Orr's Regiment. In January, 18fi2, he was promoted to the rank of major. At the Second Hattie of Manassas Col. Marshall and Lieut.-Col. Ludhctlcr were killed, and Major Livingston hecame colonel. Col. Livingston was severely wounded at Gaines's Mill. This wound so deranged his health that he had to reisgn in December, ( 18G2, and return to his home. At the beginning of the war, F. | Whit Kilpatrick, colonel of tho First i South Carolina Regiment, raised a I company of volunteers, but as they I were not immediately needed, he Joined Porrln's company, of Abbe ville, as a private. He was a brave soldier and soon showed bis deserv ing abilities. For gallantry In action at First Manassas and at other bat tles in 18fil be was promoted to a colonelcy. He and his command bravely followed Gen. Longstreet in bis campaigns in Virginia. After his command was sent to Tennessee with Gen. Longstreet, Col. Kilpatrclk was taken sick; but bearing In the night that a battle was expected, be left bis sick bed and took comman ' his regiment. He met his death at Will's Valley. He was a brave and sympathetic officer,refusing tho com forts his rank afforded and suffering tho hardships of camp life with his men. He was burled at Old Stone Church. David M. "Lewis was a member of tho Palmetto Sharpshooters, of Brig.-Gen. Jenk ins's Brigade. He volunteered at the age of 17, went to Virginia and ren dered gallant service In the Battle of Seven Pines. He took typhoid fever soon after this battle and died in a hospital In Manchester, Va. His body was brought to Old Stone Church and 1 lid to rest. Karlo lHuvis, also a member of the Palmetto Sharpshooters, was a very bravo sol dier and an excellent scout. Ho was i ono of Gen. Leo's principal scouts for j obtaining valuable Information. He i often went through the enemy's lines and returned with Important ! information. Ho was killed with an axe while attempting to take a de serter from the upper story of a ! bouse in Virginia. j For Salo at NORMAN'S DRIK ealthy Childr more abo than their They eat n Everyday. There Are Three "Crystal White"-fa the Brown"-in the Blue Can; new Karo with plenty of Maple Taste-in the Greet IMPORTANT TO YOU-Every cai " weight in pound? of ayrup contained, of similar ??zo bearing numbera 01 weight of content?. 3*17?V Every housewife should VJEJJCJ have a copy of the interest -**--*-- Jug 68-page Cern Products km Beautifully illustrated and full of -mation for good cooking. It is free, to us today for it. Robert O. Lewis was a color sergeant, lie was killed on Virginia soil. First Lieut, .lohn C. Cherry Joined the army during the latter part of the war. He was lirst sent to Poco taligo and was later transferred to Virginia, where he took an active part In some of tho latter battles of the war. Dr. 0. M. Doyle went into the army as captain of a company in the Second South Carolina Hilles. Ho was later transferred to the medical department, and made regimental surgeon. J. S. Goodmnn was a Confederate soldier. He died at Clemson College after a life of honest service at that institution. He ls buried in the cem etery of the Old Stone Church. .lohn W. Simpson belonged to Company C, Fourth Regiment of Cavalry, and served on tho coast of South Carolina until 1861. From that time until tho end of tho war he served In Virginia. Henry P. Dickson was captain of a cavalry company in the Confed erate army. Other Confederate Veterans who are buried in the cemetery at the memorable and historic Old There is moro catarrh in this sec tion of the country than all other diseases put together, and for years it was supposed to be incurable. Doctors prescribed local remedies, and by constantly failing to cure with local treatment, pronounced it Incurable. Catarrh is a local dis ease, greatly influenced by constitu tional conditions, and therefore re quires constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Medicine, manufac tured by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, Is n constitutional remedy, ls taken internally and acts through the blood on the mucous surfaces of tho system. One Hundred Dollars reward ls offered for any case that Hall's Catarrh Medicine fails to euro. Send for circulars and testimonials. F. J. Cheney A Co., Toledo, Ohio. Sold by druggists, 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills for constipa tion.-adv. Stone Church-a fitting Westmin ster Abbey for upper South Caro lina-are: A. N. Alexander, John Frazier, B. F. Gantt, W. W. Good man John A Harris, R. A. Harris, Gaston Hopkins. John F, Miller, S. F. W. Miller, E. W. McCrary, J. S. McEIroy, W.H. Rochester, Ed. Sharp, Enoch Berry Sloan, A. C. Stephons, Harvey Swords, G. Vernor White, John C. Whitten, John NT. Hook, J. S. Newman and Col. M. B. Harden. Many of those noble Pendleton boys are now resting in the ceme teries in the town of Pendleton Lei us now turn to a few of them. No doubt tho name of the illustrl "I was troubled with female com* flaint for several years. My husband .recured for mo a bottlo of STELLA JIT AK, from Mr, L. Hamrlck, out aorehnnt, which helped me so much hat I used two more bottles, and tho bree bottles completely cured me. I ita. certainly thankful for this groat euiale tonic."- Mrs. J. P. Lee. Ga. THACHER MEDICINE CO. Chattanooga, Tenn., U. S. A. i STORE, Walhalla, S. O. en"know" f?t Karo parents. lore of it Kinds Of Karo * Red Can; "Golden r "Maple Flavor"-the substance and a rich ri Can. ?of Karo im marked with exact Do not be misled by package* sly and having no relation to Corn Products Refining Company P.O. Box 161, New York City T. B. Norris, Salea Reprmtmntatiom Hurt Building AlUnU, Ga* ?V?V?N7?VaV?V ons and courageous hero, Brig.-Gen. Barnard Elliott Boo, ia familiar to every school-hoy in South Carolina. Probably they should be mote famil iar with tlic life and deeds of this brave general. Every South Caro linian should know that ho ls burled In tho cemetery at Pendleton, and that ho was at one time a student, ut West Point. They should bo famil iar with the fact that bo was tho man who gave Jackson the nama, "Stonewall." On the Held of tho san guinary Battle of Mnnassns, .Inly 21, 1801, Cen. Bee pointed to Jackson I and said to his men, "See Jackson j standing Uko a stone wall," and thus imparted that Immortal name to the courageous soldier. Mortally wound ed In this battle, Gen. Bee asked for the Pendleton boys to carry him off the Held. Sergt. Robert Maxwell and (Conttnuod on Sixth Pago.) drove's Tasteless chill Tonic .estorca vitality and energy by purifying and en rich ?ntl the blood. You can soon feel Its Strength ening. Invigorating Effect. Price 60c. U. K. ARMY Refrigerators. GREAT DA UGA I NS GRAND RAPIDS, two large com partments, 300-lb. ice capacity; size, 6 foot high, 7 feet wido; excellent condition. 9112.00, f. o. b. Greenville. 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