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The People's Journal. LOCAL ITEMS. The days are growing peroopti bly longer. Dr. Porter, of Westminster, was in town on business last Monday. Rev. C. L. Craig preached his first sermon at Griffin last Sunday as pastor. Magistrate W. C. Bramlett has sold his farm adjoining town to M. F. Hester. T. D. Harris has something to say this week. Read his remarks and profit thereby. Mr. E. E. Mauldin, from near Easley, was among his Pickens friends last Monday. A Chicago woman to cure the drinking habit huug herself. The remedy was a success. Miss Lula Gurley, of Dallas, Tex., is visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. . L. Thornley, of this place. Mr. 0. E. Hamilton killed a hog on the 9th inst., that noted 568 pounds-at sixteen months old. Rev. JM. Stewart filled the pul pit at Concord last Saturday af tornoon and Sunday forenoon. Rev. W. M. Harden preached an excellent sermon to a very atton tivo congregation in the Methodist church Sunday night. Mr. John Farguson, of Green ville, was in town last Saturday. He speaks very hopeful of the fu turo of Pitkens county. Our county correspondents pleas ed us very much this week. They came to the front nobly. Let the good work continue, brethren. The polite and efficient depot agent at Seneca, Capt. H. J. Gig nilliatt, was circulating among his many friends at Easley last week. Miss Melane Thornley, who has been on an extended visit to rela tives and friends in Anderson for several months, returned home last week. Captain James A. Griffin, who has been one of our most popular townsmen for the past five or six years, moved back to his old home place last week. Married, at the residence of the officiating minister at Easley, on the 9th inst., Mr. G. L. McWhor ter and Miss Risa Lee Young. Dr. J. R. Riley performed the cere mnony. Uncle Billie Martin, who moved from his farm some time ago to his property in town, moved back there last woek. Uncle Billie is in poor health uand he thought the change back would improve him materially. Dr. J. R. Riley occupied his pul pit at the Presbyterian church last Sunday. A protracted meeting will be inaugurated by him next Wednesday night. Rev. N. J. Holmes, of Laurens, will conduct the services, assisted by the pas tor Dr. Riley. Col. Joel Welborn died at his home in Shubuta, Miss., Nov. 28th 1895. H~e moved from Anderson, his native county to Mississippi in 1835. At the time of his death he was mayor of Shubuta, and had b)een for 8 years. He has a broth or and two sisters in Anderson county. The decoased was,84 years old. Foster Keith and John Trotter wore takon under the fold of the revenue officors near Table Rock last Friday night and brought be fore Commissioner Thornley Sat #urdany, on the charge of manufac turing mnountin dew. They were bound over to appear at the next term of the U. S. Court at Green vi lie. Old bicycle makers and wheel meon may expect that, in point of lprice, the present year wvill mark a now era in bicycles. It is known that several sowing machine com panies have taken to bicycle mnan ufacturing, and they are reported ready to place something like a million wvheels on sale during the comning season at $25 each. Died, in Edgefield, S. C., on January 8th 1896, Nora, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. T. McDaniel, aged four months and twenty days. The body was b)rou ght to Pickons for burial, the funeral taking placo from the reai dence of the child's grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. G. McDaniel on Friday, the 10th inst. The burial was had at Secona. The bereaved ;rarents have the sympa thy of many friends. Mrs. Permnelia Hunt, wife of J. WV. Hunt, died at her home near *' Cross Plains on the 6th inst., in her 69th year. She had been in declining health for seine time and her death was not unexpected. She was a consistent member of Mt. Carmel Blaptist church. She was a Joving wife and a devoted mother, ever readly to extend the hand of charity and benevolence to all in her roach. She leaves a husband and two children, and many relatives and friends to cherish her memory, for which we extend our heart-folt sympathy. Her remains were interred from Mt. Carmiel church on the 8th inst. Funeral services were held by Revs. W. B. Singleton and J. R. Foster. A large concourse of friends and relatives attended the funne-nl. Now, for your Job Work. Lot us have it. Send it in. Dr. W. F. Austin will be in Pick ens January 21st for a few days. Miss Bessie Ligon, of Greenville, visited at Sheriff McDaniel's last week. Capt. j. R. Lathem, accompan ied b his son, was in town last Monday. Mr. B. L. Holder and children, visited Mr. C. G. Lewih, of Prater's, last week. Miss Florie Bolt, of Dacuevillo, who has been severely ill with fe ver, is convalescent. Mr. A. B. Riley and Rev. A. R. Fowler, of Easley, were in town last week on business. B. C. Baker had a very sick child at his house last week. He reports it some better. Mr. Davis Fant and wife, of Cincinnati, O., arn visiting Capt. and Mrs. J. L. Thornley. Miss Corrio Hinkle, of Nim mons, visited Miss Carrie Wyatt, of this place, last wook. Read what W. C. Bramlett has to say elsewhere in this issue. He has bargains that won't do to miss. Born to Mr. and Mrs. James Cantrell near Glassy Mountain, on Sunday niorning, January 12th, a gi).. The JOURNAL has THE job of fice; it has THE iob printer, and it has THE prices that will suit the times. Mr. L. T. Wimpey, of the May nard section, was in town Monday. He reports measles still very bad in his neighborhood. The Liberty Sub-Alliance will meet next Saturday the 18th, at 2 p. m. Business of importance and all members are requestod to be on hand. '. H. Chastain, colored, of Liberty, was committod to jail last Monday for refusing to work the streets in that town after being warned. Married, at the rosidence of the officiating officor, D. W. Garrison, N. P., on last Sunday afternoon, Mr. E. B. Lathei to Miss Cleo McMahan. Auditor Christopher started on his rounds last Monday to take tax returns. His first point was Cal houn, he having held that place down Tuesday. There are more people complain ing of bad colds, coughs, &c., around in this neighborhood at the present time than has been heard of in several years. Our Sheriff has a fewer number of boarders at present than he has had since being mi charge of the county hotel. The number is only seven U. S., and three State. Auditor Christopher is now on !his rounds taking mn tax returns. Watch the date when he will be in your vicinity anmd govern yourself accordingly. Look in another column for dates.* We are creditably informed that a well known citizen of this com munity passed an Atlanta Expo sition Souvenir, on one of our County officers for $20. It looks like the dispensary is not closed yet. Riley Hunt, ccood, wasad judged a lunatic on tho 18th inst., by Drs. Earle and Smith and on their certificates he was commit ted to the asylum. Deputy Slhor iff E. G. McDaniel and Charles Cureton left with him in their charge Tuesday morning for Co lumnbia. Bailus Ari~er an old and respect ed colored man who for a number of years lived on the Hagood place just east of to vn, but wvho has re cently lived in Greenville (lied in that city Sunday morning. He was about 60 years of age. The body was brought to this place Monday and buried at Bethlehem. W. M. Hagood & Co., at Easley, are preparing to rebuild on their recently burnt out site. They wvill put up a two-story brick and make a much more commodious building. The Easley Banking Company will also erect a neat brick for the bank's use on the lot west adjoining Messrs. Hagood & Co. Cal Jennings, in company with 1F. L. Lynch, R. G. Gilstrap and R. K. Lewis, wont on a "squirrel chase" last Saturday up in the Reedy Coso section. Cal reports having had lots of fun, gathering in 28 (?) squirrels, 2 oppossums and 1 coon. Cal is a hunter from "away back" and game had bettor make itself "mighty skase" about if it don't want to 1)0 taken in when lie gets after it. The Board of County Comm is sioners at their last meeting de cided to buy a tract of land from P. H. Porter for the purpose of getting moreo timber for the poor farm. The trade was made iith Mr. Porter by the County Supervi sor and Mr. James Hunnicut with the agroomont that Mr. Hunnicutt is to have the clearedl land and the county the timbered land. Mr. Hunnicutt got 26 acres for $875 and the county 58 acres all in the woods except four acres for $425. It is one of the best timbered tracts that could be had anywhere. The p~urch ased ~1and adjoins the poor farm, ~ From Mica. As I have not seen anything from this section this year, I will give you a few items. Christmas was very quiet. Ev erybody seemed to havo a good time and I'm proud to say I nover saw a drunk man during the holi days. The new year has now bogun. The farmer should uso every day preparing for his crop and not find so many days to hunt birds and robins. Miss Rebocca Hunt opened school on the 6th imst., in Mica district, with an average atten dance. G. B. Looper, of Piolzer, brought an infant child and buried it at Cross Roads church on tho 4th inst. This is the fifth ono that has boon brought from Polzor in side of four months to this church and three of thon in Mr. Looper's family. J. Thomas Looper is iiprov ing. Rov. G. V. Singleton is very low. David Loopor cut his foot very bad on the 7th inst. Be careful boys. G. W. Cox killed a pig last week that weighed 430 pounds not. J. Marion Looper also killod a pig last week that weighed 300 pounds. Just lightor than G. W. Cox's. Don't toll brother "ROAD HAND" pleaso, for he is so fond of sparo ribs. UNcLiE AnE. Fromu Briggs. Christmas has como and gone, and sociablos with now and thon a festive gobbler scens to have been the order of the day. Drunkennoss seems to have boon under par. W. J. F. Ilaynes, a well known aitizon of this community, died on the 4th inst., of cancor of the mouth. He was over sixty years f ago and a good citizen. Thus )no by ono our old vets embark on tho boat of Sharon and passoth nto the shades. A Mr. Moran, of Mississippi, is 'isiting the family of J. T. Kay. At the tap of Unclo Sam's drum or troops to protect our glorious ?rinciples, Tho Pickons Guards itand roady to go. Lieutenant Darpenter ana Corporal Warren fonos seom to be very anxious to ially forth and shed British gore. 'o let 'or roll. Tho farmers aro in a better con lition and bettor spirits than for foars nid have already begini pre paring for another crop. F. From Looper. M. Ei)roni:-Christnas has passed off quiet.1 in this section. The Christmas tree at Nine Forks was a success anud all p~assed off quietly. In the evening some of the brethren concluded they wanted more of the good spirit and they took so much of the good spirit that the last your correspondent heard was that they had went oftf for a trance. Rev. G. W. Singleton is critical ly ill with dIropsy. There is but Little hopes of his recovery. This section is all dhown with solds with the exception of Jan. 13th 1896. BONES. From Libergy. Senator O'D~ell loft here for Co lumbia this morning. We notice Jay Boggs is visiting~ his old haunts around Liberty. Hoe has been in partnorship) withi I. A. Davis in the telegraph and Elepot agency business (down the 30untry for the last few years. Tommy Young, who was severe ly hurt some time ago b~y a mule kicking him in the eyo, is able to be out again, but cannot seo out of the injuredl eye. Rev. W. IL. Work man preached a very intfnr'.sting sormnon hero yes terday and left an a ppoin tmont for next Sabbath afternoon. The farmors are sowing oats and beginning to proparo( for aniothier Erop), now see to it burothuer you don't set your pay too high en cotton, if you (10 we are goners Bure. Let every farmer in laying off his crop see to it that lie first lays oft' an ample corn crop first, then follow with every other on down and let cottoni como mi last as a surplus and all will be well wvith us. T1ho oil mill has about caught up with their work, or the supply of seed has run short in other wordls. Theli public school will openi boro todlay with Prof. R. E. Boggs in charge, and it seems we are to have more than one school, so the peolo can take their choice. Our Sanhedrim was called to gether this morning to pass sonm tenco on Henry Chastain for re fusing to work the streets in the town of Liborly or to pay a com mutation. His plea was that the famous Sanhedrim greatly offend od1 him last spring by extracting $1.50 from him on account of his calf running loose on the puhheu domain of the town. The contri butioni would not have cost him over $2.25 but he wa'nt to jil 16 dlays rat her than i pay or wvork. Tho ex-intendcanit of this famous Sanuhedri m (just mentioned) W. C). Willard and family have just re turned 'to liberty from Rome, where ho has rctirod from running the Lary hotel of that city. C. Jan. 13th 1896. .4arried, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. James ,Jones, on the 8th inst., Miss Anna Jones to Mr. R. E. Chastain, Rev, J. T. Burdinn offiiting. Boll of Honor. Tho following subscribers have paid their subscription to Tim JOURNAL since the last roll was published: E H Maur, C H Billingsley, J A Iinton, J B Nowbory, J S Hon dricks, B J Johnston, S S Childs, P D Dacus, W T Bowen, M F Wil liams, R Bardett, Fred Williams, E R Perry, Miss H J Bright, 11. B Hendricks, E F Taylor, L G Gilstrap, W F Johnstsn, Nero Hallums, S H Brown, J T Newton, 8 J Robinson, J E Clark. S D Stewart, Judge Wolborn, S S Ed ens, W W F Bright, J' R Lathom, E E Kennomore, J 0 Pickens. AT COST. I intend going out of business and for that purpose everything in my storo will bo sold at COST to disposo of them. This is no hum bug but a real reality, so come in and got the pick. This is for spot cash. Thoro are quito a number who have not. yet settled their in debtedness to mo. I want to ro mind such that I still need the monoy and they will oblige me by coming up promptly and settling. W. C. BRAMLETT. Mr. Prue Fant, of Anderson county, visited relatives in Pick ons the first part of the week. Ho returned to Anderson Tuesday. Noie to Pensioners. Tho Pension Board will meet on the third Mlonday in January and will remain in session only two days. G. W. EARL, Ch'm. Executors' Sale. We will sell to the highest bidder JANUARY, 30, 1896, at 10 a. in., at the late residence of James F. Lathem, deceased, all the personal property of James F. La them, deceased, consisting of house hold and kitchen furniture, mules, cows, hogs, wagons, farming tools, corn, fodder, shucks, wheat, cotton seed, gin, &c. Terms of sale, casu. J. S. LATIIEM, J. K. LATHEEM, Executors. jan16w2 Bids. For Rock Pillars. Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at and must be sent to my oilice in Pickens, by the 18th day of January, 1896, for the building of two rock pillars for a bridge over Twelve Mile River at the Norris Cotton Mills. The size of the pillars to average four feet by seventeen feet and twelve feet higli andl t~o be laid in cement, which will be furnished the builder. MATTHIEw IIENICK5, Supervisor. McF ALL'S on BDOET.~e PHUN and PHAX FOR THE PHOLKS. MR. EDITOR: January, 1896, AND TiUlS 1S HOW Ir IS! In addition to the usual complete stock that everybody is fanuiliar with and in accordance with the demands of our growing county, TIIIS BUDGET has added another newv line which we think will be advantageous to all. Especially mn cold weather. It is DOORS, WINDOWS, GLASS, PUTTY &c. And to go with these, we have P amnts, Oils, Varnishes, Brushes and Building material of all kinds. Call and see us8. AND) HIERE'S ANOTHER "HO0W ITj IS.", Have you settled up or made any move inl that direction? We are not exactly on thme war p~athl, but we are standling right on the edege of it, and must insist on giving a clip here and there with our "Tomahawk" where ever~ our own rights and privileges are intruded upon01. Now you come and~ see us or take chances on a scalp. WV. T M'J{aZZ. Notice to Executors, Admnns trators, Guardis, &c. You sire irqired by lawv to make your annualn retuirns before tihe Probate Judge in thle imontl his of Jnusary and February. I hope yout will attend to the nmtter prompt1) ly andii not force mec to send you a notice by the ShserII. J. B. NEWR'RRlY, J. P. P. C. RUGHLES' TANNERY! I have ai fine lot of on5 hand1( which(1 I am11 selling at "Rock Bottom" Figures. !."' .11ieles adn Ih'eswasx will b e takens in, palet for leattlber. (Cal1 and sees msy LARtKIN RLUGHIES. Physician and Surg~eon, Officosit hsis residenco Ma.lins Street. March 8, 181)4. One-Half Cash, and One-Halt Time. I have several good work umul~e sand horses for ssalo os termis tc suIt pursschasera, C. L. Hollingsworth. nD . 5,nn9. A Happy and Prosperous NEW YEAR To all our friends anld Customers. We aro making preparations for the largest year's bulsiness we have ever done. New anid se-asonable goodts arriving ev Ory day. Come to See tU. .1. AFcI). BUCE. P. S.-If you haive't made settlement please do "o at once, and Save expense of seldinlg to see yoU, 18354<01895 THE BEST ARE MADE BY H. C. MARKLEY, Who Also Solls the The .". Studebaker .'. Wagons And Every Variety of Fine Carriages, Buggies, Carts, and Harness, Hartware, Paints, Oils and Varnish, .A.t tho Greenville Coach Factory. G W. SIRRINE, Superintendent. Dee5um3 Before TAKING Stock! We intond to commence nov selling all Winter Goods regard less of cost. We don't believe in keeping money locked up in tho shelves. So t1ings have got to move; prices are no object as you willsee from the followimg: 50 cent all wool Serge for 35 cents. 35 "c " " 25 "t 25 "c " C " I" 20" $1,00 quality broadcloth 50 $1.25 " " " 80 Cloaks! Cloaks! Cloaks! Oloaks! Some people say you can't force a sale in Greenville. We will see. 2 $15 00 Cloaks $8 00 2 12.50 " 7 50 3 10 00 " 6 50 4 0 50 4 4 00 3 5 00 " 3 25 All Along the Line. You will find real good bargains as we positively refuse to car ry anything over. JONES & GARRISON Regulators of Low Prices, Greenville, S. 0. NE W SHOE STORE . MIIJLER & CRUUKSHA~kS WVith a niew.. and well seleecd stock of L~adie/' and Genlemen'sa I ine~ Shoes nC specialty. Rleeivinig goods every(I ~ i day dirt froml thle Fhetories. O2Shoes Necat, Comafor tale and Lasting. lN/.iller - Brit icings No. 105 N. M AIN ST RE ET, Creenville, S.C. ruWAgenits for the W. L. DOUGLASS Warranted shioes. oct3m3. Circulation 1,000. Readers, 5,000, ADVERTISE ! JlUDICIOUS ADVERTISING I8 TH E , FOUNTAIN OF SUCCESS. A WAGON LO.AD OF MONEY dloes not necC.<sarily imply content andl( hap-. pineiss on) the part of its >ossessor. it is not moniey that glves us p1ensure, b~ut tho things that money ill buy. Some peop1)1 spend money foolishly, and fancy they find enmjoymenat, in doing it, hut tho pleasure is moro fanciedl than, real. No man who ad verItises in or subscr ibes for Til PEOPIEM JOURL canI Cver hoefaccused of spending money Ifoo~lihly , landt he'll find a hundred reasons to conIvince him of his wisdom. You will liko THlE JOURNAL, not merely because hundreds of others like it, but bMe use it is really a likeable paper, If you aro going to advertise you ought to comuqtlt your interest and patronize the col iumnis of The People's Journal EASLEY, S. O. ?\TB W GOODS Just arrived and Cheap. Come and see the. SEirThowo who owe me will pleaso comno and pay without further delay or notioce. A. G. WYATT, oct3tf Easley, S. C. NOTICE. WVE PAY CASil! For Hides, Beeswax, Tallow PiW\VE sell harness Leather, Upper Kips, Calf Skins, Sheep Skins, Laco Leather, Haunie Strings in any amount you want. Cower & Coodlett, 1.01. Ma1in Street, Greenville, S. C. Marl4ti *7 TWENTY ENE I C(I I k MEN TO sell Sewing Maci - i tlh Car>. hn. We want t swap Piano, Or. gans or Sewing mehin GOOD 110R-811RSE to work to s win Machine wagons. Write ALEXANDER RO,3& CO. 118 'ashinr;ton Strvu *G GREENVILL: S. C. BARGAINS! A i-gallon Cofice Pot for io ceii .s. A good Lantern 35 cents. Lot Milk Pans cheap. Small lot Table Llatcs at cost. Best Glass Oil Can in town for 45 cents. 3-lb can Tomatoes to cnts; $' pr dozen. Black Pepper 10 cents, 3 pounds for 25 cents. The Best Apple Vinegar 20 cents a gallon. Lot Calicos, Outings, Jeans, Jecans Pants, etc., cheaper than you can buy elsew~here. FIATS at COST. The above prices are for CASH ONLY, and wvith every dollar's worth, you get a nice piece of' glassware free. Yours for the cash; John T. Lewis & Son! GOODlS By The Cargo! M'ALISTER & BEATTIE Loads of (,otis in ain1 rnore to conie14. for4 th re lst of th st4oc44k, so4 inl a1 fewi dy weV4 inIay~ 4'ounit on a full suipply fron be'gin fully heniul iiI resx (hnosl,. All the, newv il tu i .r e (ee c )n d et n r e f l l aiw i x 28 lu i n b . h i' foreen41ir 1 tIu'tier t hei newes.'t reliale, at vl's l~i'erythling here b 1:0i1' xti l i. trat of in1h 3iln's rle,, so) you1 can4 limy your11 I)ress withi i mi ngs14 andI f' 14,n v.ing of te) newest MOALISTER & EATTIlE. (13 aind 65' Alaini 'ireIt( Greenvlle,. C. (N'xt door' \0 Naina IIn ) Te~!jleponet N. 7. Nov-1 . WrOF COURSE As a starte'r I have a lo t ofh warrated Lx4es flir 50 forks~ 40e, l hir padit (14, te ooks. fori. 25i, a' jobl lot oif boysV' panits 250, mensI' good~i jeansi panults 50ei, hig liii of c lothinig and4( over'i(oi ts, hoysv hat,2,1 no n2's hats 2512 andl upi. (hn)41id stron 44,ffee 5 11b8 for goodc tobacco4'i 24n4 per1 Ih. sihi 2%.' per' Iib. M~y fou rth 84 shiment of44 shoes4 for t.huis wvin ter aire) now coin g ini, thle priv'O mo1(ves them out. All wo'oI t11iig jeans1e at 20e per1 yard. I don44't 1hny goods to8 4 keep. Am sat i81fied w ith mll prof4211144it. T. 0. HA RRIS. P'ropriet.or Of thei Casi!,hSto(ri. Jant. 3 95). Pji'Ikens, S. (I. Solentiflo American1 Agency forI . OAVIEATg TRADg MARKS, DESION PATgNT8, COPYRAIOHTS etc. For information and free Hasndbook wrtto to MUNN & Co. 861 BRtOAnWAY, N~w Yomur. Oldest bureau for secnring patoent4 in Amoriea. Every Da4tent1 taken out by us Ia brought boor the pubi by a notie given free of charge in tho mt e et o any ratetfi oaer i the man sbould be without it ~eeki 5S 00 Aee~amntmdur..ess, co,,.