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rhe People's Journal. f~OCAL ITEMS. -A Happy New Year to all. .-Read military notice in this issue. -The Pickens High School pens Monday. -The tax books closes Friday. No extension this time. -Mr. Clive Folger, Gaffney, is risiting in Pickens this week. -Only one arrest was made by Warshal Cureton in town Christ alas. -P. Eugene Alexander, Atlanta, g at home this week on a visit to ,is mother. -Thore was a turkey shoot at ?umpkintown Monday and sever d turkeys lost their lives. -Miss Gertrude Hunt, Green. lle, is visiting her sister, Mrs. r. C. Robinson, this week. -The Ruhanah school will >pen the first Monday in January with Miss Sallie Mulligan as toach )r. -Rev. L. L. Inabinett will leave ;his week for Townvillo, S. C., vhere lie will supply the churches >f that circuit. k-Maj. J. J. Lewis slipped up >.nd fell Saturday evening during Ahe freeze and came noar breaking uis loft thigh. -Mr. Charles Bowen, Green -ille, has been spending the holi !ays with his paronts, Mr. and Irs. R. A. Bowen. --Mr. and Mrs. W. W. White, nderson, are spending awhile vith Mrs. White's parents, Mr. .nd Mrs. J. L. Thornloy, in Pick )&s. *-Rev. J. S. Porter and family noved into the parsonage this 4eek. He will preach at the sev )ral churches of the Pickens cir muit. -Married, at the residence of io bride's parents, of near Mica, st week, Mr. Grady Jones to liss Maggie Kay, Bev. Thomas ,ooper officiating. -Married, at the residence of he officiating minister at Olga, on he 23d inst., Mr. James Modlin o Miss Nancy Fortner. Rev. J. C. Foster officiated. -Rev. J. M. Stewart preached iis farewell sermon to a large con regation at Eiion Sunday. Rev. W. C. Seaborn will watch over the dock e coning year. --Married, at the residence of a bride's parents Mr. and Mrs. ~osephu Pace, on the 23d inst., Mr. ~~~-.a~dto Miss Sno Pace. Rev. J. M. Stewart ofliciated. -Mr. 0. B. Martin, of Green ville, and Miss Dora Cook wer huappi~l marri Iied on the 23d inst., at the residence of the bride's par ents, of that city, by Rev;' W. L. Richards. -Married, at the residence -of thQ bride's parente, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. L. Graveley, of Sunny Dale, -on- the 22d inst., Mr. William Stewarr to Miss Dalla Graveley. ~Rev. J.'M. Stewart officiated. -Marriod, at the residence of thAe bride's father, Mr. B. L,. Hen driuks, Field, on Sunday the 26th instant, Mr. James Cooper to Miss Lida Hendricks. M. F. Hester, N. P., in his felicitous manner of ficiated. -The Christmas tree in the Baptist church Friday night wvas a grand success. Many useful presents were given away. Mr. Santa Claus was in a good humor 'and promised to come again next Christmas. --Married, on Sunday the 26th inst., at the resideonce of the groom's parents, %Xr. Lemuel Duckworth to Miss Myra Murphree, in the presence of several invited friends. F. E. cx, Notary Public, in his 'usual pleasant style officiated. -Married, at the residence of the officiating minister, Rev. .J. R. Riley, on the 23d inst., Mr. Elmeu Folger, of Easley, to Miss Lena, '-the beautiful daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Higgins. Th~1e happy .couple have the congratulatioas ol smany friends. -Your attention is directed tc the new advertisement of the Jon. 31dngs Bargain Store, of Greenville, in anothi~ column in this issue good b.gains are offered to the Pi ckens county people and wher there call and be convincod. Mr Bunk Foster, a Pickens coulnt3 mar, is with Mr. Jennings anc -will be glad for all his friends t< coil and see him. -Mrs. Sanders. wife of Jaci Sanders, died Tuesday the 21s ;inst., at her nomeo in Groonville She was about 40 years of age and a consistent member ot the Bap tist church. Her interment took place the day following from Flai Rook Baptist ebaurch. A husbant and five children are left to cher ishi her memory. --There are several tracts o land to be sold here salesday ir January. Jhue following wil be sold: Lida Owens, et. al. vs. Amanda Hunt, et. al. Trac No. 1. Containing 414 acres. Trac No. 2. Containing 62 acres in Da muoville Township. W. A. Mcflan tel, C. C. G., Plaintiff, vs. Redem Rackley, Defendant. 21 acres. thi. -Saturday was a cold, icy day. ---The County Board of Control was in sessiorI Monday. -It is not always wise to tell all ono knows, but it is well tc know all one tells. -Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Carter Charlotte, are visiting the latter'l parents in town this week. -Rev. W. M. Harden and fam ly left for Lexington, his neu field of ministry, last week. -For Sple:-One half acre lot on Garvin street. Apply to T. C, Robinson. tf. -There was no services in the Presbyterian church Sunday on account of the inclement weather. -LOOK HERE I-Does you want to please your swootheart? If so, coni to R. L. Henderson's Gallery and have your Photo iade for hor; and to pleaso her still better, bring her along with you. -Mr. Jerro Looper killed a hog on the 16th inst., thirteen months .old that worghed 436 pounds net. le also killed an owl the same day that measured four foot and oight inches from tip to tip of wings. He deserves a modal. -There will be a meeting of the trustees of the several districts of the county at the court house the first Faturday in January 1898. The Pickens county teachers asso eiation will also meet on same1 day 111d at. same place. Let there be a full attendance at each occa S1011. --A citizen of Pickens County started to this city on Wednesday evening with a load of corn and foddor. When a few milei from town his wagon became disabled on account of a broken wheel. He took off the wheel and carried it to a blacksmith shop about two hundred yards away where it was repaired. Oin returning to the wagon it was found that some miscreant had stolen every ear of corn and most of the fodder. No trace of the thief could b4 found, and as it was very dark he escaped and has not been found yet. Greenville Mountaineer, 25th inst. -A very serious accident oc curred on tho Pickens aid Easley railroad last week at the rock cut near the Ariail place. Two men were blasting and had put a keg of powder in a hole to tear up the rock, but when fire was applied to make the explosion it did not go off; and the men were taking the powder from the hole, when from sonme c-tuso it exploded, blowing a a white man about ten feet, but lie was not hurt very much, but a negro who was working with himr wvas badly torn up about the breast The negro is still alive at this writing, but his recovery is very uncertain. -The. Rulhamah school taughi by Miss Fannie Moore, gave ar entertainment Thursday of lasl week at the close. The exercisei consisted of speeches, dialogues songs, etc. Dr. Riley and Rev. L T. Weldon made some very ap, propiriate remarks in behalf of th< school which added much to thi occasion. The little children art to be congratulated for the wa) they acted their parts givdn t< them ; showmng by their actionm thnt ithey hadc received the propei tramIing from their instructor. Al tho end, one of the most beau. tifuil features of the occasion wai the marriage of Miss Fannie Moor to Alr. W. A. Burdette, of Pied mont. T1hey took their stand un dher a hunch of mistletoe and wer< united in the holy bonds of mnatri molny by Rev. J. R. Riley. Thb marriage was quite a surprise t< all p)resolnt, and Mr. Buirdette hal wo for himself a prize. Mis Fannie is a kind, Christian lad' and is one among the highest in ed ucational circles, was loved by al who kcnew her. Mr. Burdattei one of Piedmont's most enterpris ing citizens. The happy coupi left the same afternoon for thei futuro honmo in Piedmont, where bountifl repast awaited them Their many frionds extend to ther hea rty congratLulationis and wis1 for' them, peace, joy a nd prosperi ty th rough thme journey of life. Joarnaal irector&. T1he moeting of the JTournal1 Di rectors is changed from 30th De comber to 5th January, 1898. W. T. O'Dell, Prsident. For Sale. Ono house and five acre 101 House containing five rooms an three fire-places, on corner Mai: and Liberty streets. J. H-. A mblor, doc3097w2. Ambler, S. C. --I.. will preach at Cateochot (Norris Cotton Mills,) at o'clock on fourth Sunday, Do, 26th, 1897, at Fairview en the fire Sunday morning in January, e Rubamnah on second Sunday, an at Gap Hill on thle third Sunda' Rev. A. M. Attaway, Pastor in charge. AttentIon!l PICensH Riflem. Every member of the Picken Rifles are requeosted to meet r their armory on Saturday the 1i January 1898, at 8 o'clock, p. mr All must be prepared to dril Let there be a full attendance, a -business of importance will coim up for consideration. AT No.118 NORTH MAIM STREET, GREENVILLE, - - S. C., IS Jennings' Bargain Store. gWGive him a call and be convinced. 51Wl)ross Goods and Trim mings, Hats, Shoes, Cloth ing, Trunks, Valises and overything you want and at your own price. Como and see. .0 I also carry a full line of Milli nery. Don't forgot tho place. A lion in the door. Yours for trade, Jennings Bargain Store W. A. JENNINGS, Prop. GiEENVlLLE, S. C. de30 97tf. 'TrTHE SUN ." The first of A mirican Newspapers Charles A. Dana, Editor. The American Constitution, the Am. erican Idea, the American Spirit. These first, last, and all the Lime, forever, Daily, by mall. - - a year. Daily and 8'mday, by mail, - $8 a year. Is the greatest SuiIday Newspaper in the world. Price 5c a onpy. 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Trials at Experiment Stations and the experience of leading growers prove positively that Kalinit is the only remedy. We will be glad to send, free of charge, interesting and useful pamphlets which treat of the matter in detail. GERMAN KALI WORKS, 93 Nassu Si, New York.1 -"EW heels, Quality a"*"',,'" Too! STY L E8S ILadies', Gientlemen's & Tandem. Tho Lightest Running Whools on Earth. STHE ELDREDGE ~ .THE DEL.VIDERE.i We always Made Cood Sowing Machines! Why Shouldn't we Make Cood Wheels I B . Notice to Tre*waP(pjee's., All persotns aro hereoy warned not to fish, hunt. or In any way trespass on my lands. Those disregardinig thii I >tico will be proseeitted to the fuiet'.e - of law. .J. ii. JamIIesong 1%yu I~, iS. C. dee23w4. : Tretsypns Notacv. All person4s are lereby; warned not to 1141, lmnt or in any waf' t re'spass on my land. Persons disregart'Iing this notice will be proseetnted. L. E. Ilopkins, dec16 4w97. Notice to Tir'e1asscrN. All persons are bhreby eitu iott hut, fish or inl any way trv4pass on our hands. Those disregacling this i~tilee will bit prose cutted, It. A. Biowen, -W. S. Kirksey. dtee23w-l. Valuable to Women. Especially valuable to women is Brownsl Iron Bitters. Backache vanishes, headachq disappears, strength takes the place of weak ness, and the glow of health readily comes to the pallid cheek when this won. derful remedy is taken. For sickly children or overworked men it has nq equal. No home should be without this famous remedy. Browns' Iron Bitters iP old by all dealers. Notice to Pela4itos) llontrdils. The Township P eisiion i4ord will i1ect onl tho third Monday of .Jaiuary, (17th 1898,) to co4sideir all niew a11pplieilt ion an11d revise the roll of 1897. h'lle Towniship Boards will give reason for dropping 11111es from the roll. Tho colilty examllillilig bIoardl will umpet 'T'lirsly January 27th 1818 to sett.le aill ispiltld antd con tests thel! Pension lioards cleted In 1897, will serve until August, 18117. Thi ries of iState Board of PeLnsionls with o her blanks will b sent to the Anditrs oifi er for dlstribu tions. . A. Christopher, Ooity Auditor. dec13 917. ., Are You WpakI Weakness manifests itself in the loss of ambition and aching bones. The blood is watery; the tissues are wasting-the door is being opened for disease. A-bottle of Browns' Iron Bitters taken in time will restore your stren h, soothe your nerves, make your blood rich and red. Do you more good than an expensive special couise of medicine. Browns' Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers. FOR LOW RATES TWest, TEXAS, MEXICO' CAL IFORNIA, ALASKA, or any other point, with FREE MAPS, write to Fred D. Bush, District Passrdger Agont, Louisvillo & Nashville R. R,, 361 Wagle S9t.4 Ulanta,lEa. nov18 97m6. THE SOUTHERN, (Late 4"Echange Htotel,) CREENVILLE, P. C. A FIRST CLASS COMMERCIAL HOT EL. Newly lRieitted, llefurnishlnd, alld NIodern ized. All GIuests' Itooms Large, Light, with Opel (Grates. li'rge Saimplei 1toot:s ott Oltien Floor. City Railway from Air Linle to liotel. Terms per Day, $2.00. 0:)1-: \v. 'm ar1.n.t-, nager. CArr. WY. It. Wnrri:. Chief Clerk. VR Are different frotui all other muedicines. Each perf'ormts a specific duty, thus doing away with drastic purgatives and curing b~y the Mild Power Theor y. One Pink Pill touches the liver, re tu oves the bile, the bile muoves the bowels. The Tonic Pellet does the rest. Have one? Saniplo free at any store. Complete Treatment, 25 doses 25k. Brown Mi'g. Co., N. Y. & Greeneville. Tenn. Foir sale by FJreemian &I H'entirii, Pick ens, 8. C. . b., jul~yl. Dimeass of the Blood and Nerves. No one need suffer with'neuralgia. This disease is qnickly and permanently cured by Browns' Iron Bitters. Every disease of the blood, nerves and stomach, chronic or otherwise, suiccumbs to Browns' Iron Bitters. Known and used for nearly, a quarter of' a century, it stands to-day fore most among our most valued remedies, Briowns' Iron Bitters is sold by all dealer4, Assessmherit Notiee, 'lThe Auditor's ofice wfil ho open from thte 1st da1y of Janunary 1898,'to the 201 h day of February 1898, to* receive't retutrns for lReal lad Personal propertly, Yfor taxatio~n it Pickens counltty, for fiscatl year comml~ten~cinig ,January the 1st 1898. The Auditor' or 1his deputIes will hel at each of the following plreluincts to r1celive retuirns for said( fiscal yeatr. Calhotun, Monday January 17th 1898. Central, Tfuesday and Wednesday Jranu uairy 18th atul 19th 1898. '' Norris Cotton Mill, Tfliraday January 20th 18918. LIberty, Friday and Saturday January 21st and 22d 18948. 1Rasley, hinday and. Tuesday .Jamtar'y 24th and14 25th 189)8. Cross P lins1, WVeilnesday' January 20ith 189)8. Looper's Store, Trhursda~y* January 27th 18948. P'ete4r's Creek, (Hughes' Store,) Fridlay .Jatntuairy 28th 189*8. P'umpkinltownI, Saturday .Jimuarlly 211th 181*8. K~sttt,4, (Kinug's Old Store,) Tr'iesday Febuaryii 1st 181*8. Hurr1(i4eni1-, (Mile4 Cree4k,) Wednesd48(ay Fehlruantry 2d3, 189*8. Six M ile, Th'lursd::y Februatry 3d 18118. Pr'ater's, F'rida. 'ehr nar. -1Ith 18918. P'ickens CourtI H'ouse4, balance of the Th'lis is thle y ar that11 the latw requ9ires1' all personhlto m1k) a11 4 ii' retr of aill heual Kstate and14 luildimct, fori actionl of thle To4wnsh11ip Assssrs 1.)ho are reiiired by law to ex lInor'anc4 (of lhe lime of lisliung is no4 eIx (11t4e; andl a1 1I11tty 4f lifly iter cenl~t, for Allon reun fIIi stity ninedl li up' r(thei 'r~ All tax1rI bayr IgtWt mrake teir reurn All per]clo byl' rota hrgall aroize o do s, 1and, to ctao -- eriof theor ener fromthe icoupant.rmIbAr4tl4rl4rou lHankstY lIilingk to eu'i hed forb s SFhol, Lirand othey liver ltte Compii ey are reqiuiredl by laa t m'r retrns.' Allctionle89 lteetd4I*2 Sandute s of t1gao bye those udi t hl~ s~ a~ ial COTTON Is selling at or bel cost and we sympathize with farm ing people, as we ha - ad some cxperience adong -line ourselves. A shoi t crop and a low price is a double calamity. He C1n'1t expect the people to pay even a liberd profit on their purchalses unflder existing circumstances, We are willing to divide our Profits aid in this way do all we can to tide this emier gency. We do not boast of the lar gest stock, but we do boast of as Good Goods and at as low a price, if not a little lower than the other fel.. low. Trry us and be convinced that what we say is true. Yours for trade, Frceman & llludIVS~, Pickens, S. C. 0(t14 97. McF ALL'S w."< BU DCE TP*m -OF PHUN and PHAX FOR THE PHOLKS. Mr. Editor: Times seem to bea li ttle squal ly, but the little Pholks must have son nice tihings for their stockings Ch ritmns. ,o this Budget hais brought up a nice lot olf Holiday goods an1d they must b0 divided a ound among the children. Tell the Old PIolks about this so they can be fixin', about11 it. '.1'ho first to Come gets thle first pick, lut there's plenty for all. The Pholks all read that no tico last month and for a few weeks they kept us pretty busy kpettlin' Up. We are miuch obliged to you for sending then your paper. There is one followv, however, wvho dlidnt't come up. Probably hie don't take your paper. May h0 lie enn't road and he's the veyone we wan~edi to) iomW up) the wvorst. If you happI.en to see him, you might oeution it to him. And say to all that we are much obligedl to thmeim and tell them we wish them a merry Christmas, and( a goodl lively timn all next year. WT. T .M'Fali. Wagons Wagons 'Wagons. D)on't mould them like you do Bullets, But we got them up in a HIURRY. Ons-are the 11NS'T. the sauw All kinds of WVagon and Buggy repairing done while you w'ait. Done so Quick you will conie back again when you break-down or have a runaway scrapec. Yours' for tradeC, DUCKWORTH & PALMER, P.ropiei(tors, Plickenis, S. C. oct21l-97mi(. WHY NOT Patronize Your Home People? --- Wo roprosent strong stock comn panlies who writoi aL liberal policy on all classes of prioperty at roa sonable rates. g cous before placing your A. W. H UDGENS & SON, Fire Insurance, EASLEYI - - S C. f(N. B.-We can write you 4STORE CHOCK FULL 0PF GU ODS. %uOqsit direct.from NEW YORK, by an experienced buyer. s ie nicest selection we have ever had. Oir s ock laiger than ever before 1111d we are carry ing now a little of everything There s4 no better market than Pickens and nobody ore anxious to please than we are. We ask you to cot e us. The iarket price paid for n411d ProduCe. lkstruly, STO P AND TI1)r Did you ever think for five minutes wher wa. th to buy ? If not, then read the following and like your ne be benefited. Notwithstanding the cry of hard tiies and the low price cotton, my store room is daily crowded with both lookers an buyers. They have heard that Store is the place to got real bargains; and tho, ways get what he advertises .1and at the price ad everybody who reads this papor to como to my st share of the bargains. In Dress Goods I have anything from a 45c Calico to a $150 per yard Silk. But I want to talk to you about goods of every day use. JEANS. I will soll you a first rate Jeans at 10c. A No. 1 Kentucky school boy Jeans for 13c. The Best All-Wool Filled Jeans over sold for 25c Wool Flannels, Red and Whito; you will just have to see the goods and got prices to appreciate them. Canton Flannels that challenge all conpetition in prices and quality at 5, 8, 10 and 12c per yard. Underwear, Fine and CllEAP, Wool and Cotton, for mon and Women, but I challenge ANYBODY To tbrow down a better Shirt for 4'8e than I will. 100 Quilts and Blankets that must be sold. I cut the price to the Quick while you have the money. No use to wait till your miioney is gono then offer hargains when you can't buy. SHOES. A. K. PARK has a liepntation on Shoes that lie is prouid of. Often does hear it said, "What 'Park tells you about shoes you can depend on it.'' I shall hold to that reputation, no matter what it cost me. I have shoes for men, woinen anl. chit dren at aill prices. Come to see whlen you want iDry (oods or Shoes, and you will get more Gloods for your money th:ni you (x pe'c'ted. Greenville, S. C. West End. Fresh and New Is our* ent ire stock of DRY GOODSA, NOTIONS, (CAiUPETS, MATTINGS andi~ ShlOES. Our stock this fall in all the abhove Iines is th lar11 gest anid mlostI comn plete we have ever h11anil eveir shiown in one houise in Green ville. Weo extend to all our~ friends a cord ial in vitation wheni in C reenville to give us a call. We have some rare barga ins to oiler. A few we will mention. The best all wool filling Jeains 10 oz.. 25 cents. The best all wool filling Jeans 84 oz.. 20 cents. 9 yds all wool t willed Tedl Flainnel for~ $1.00. A '25c. all wool twilled lRod Flainnel for~ 15 cents. A heavy Outing in all colors and black and white 5 cents. All wool eassimiere, the 50c. quality 35 cents. T1able Damask fast colors 200c. a better at 25 cents. Best Sea Island 23 yds for $1.00. IHeavy I Drilling 5c. worth 6 conts. Dress Ginghams 5 cents and up. Cotton checks 4 cents. Best aproni Ginghams 5 cents. Best indigo Calico 23 yds for $1.00. Calico for 34 cents. A better at 4 cents. The best Calico for 5 cents. 'a8 in. all wool Dress Flainnel all colors 25 cents. 50 in. Black Briliantinie 40 centy wvorthi 75 cents. 30 in. D~ress Flannel all wool 18 centa. Prettiest line 25c. Novelty Dress Goods ini Greenville. 10-4 Blankets white and colored 45 eeiits. Capes $1 and up. Carpets and lMattings at pricesq lower than you ever bought before. SHOES! SHOES!! We have p~ut in a complete new stock an1d cani fit you in anything you want. Give us a trial and see if we won't Rave you 15 per cent. Remember we have no old stock to put oflf on you, but' everything new and fresh. We have only mentioned a few of the many Bargains that abounds in our store. Call arid be convinced that theo place to buy your goods is AT LJJ]AIDELt IN LOW PRICES. R33.t T-1~l .. ?WAfter Seeing our Clothing. And getting the prices. We have made every effort to bocm trade and it will be groatly to your benefit to puirchiase yourW of us now. Our goods are liked whierever us.ed and are the be'f, to be ob tainied. If you have not seani ouri stock, you will be suin~l ised at the ex tensive variety of carefully selected and~ hanuidsomne pattornis in (JCOTH IN (A in avery conceivable and desirable style.