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- -4 4~ - V IE3PICKE S SEE Entered April 23, 1903 at Pickens, M. C., as secod olae matter, under act e of.March 3, 1879. VOL XXXV PICKENS, SOUTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 105 N All For Fifty Cents; By RITA KELLEY Copyright, 1905, by Rita Kelley He was a squat china piece with mer cenary eyeholes and a slit down his back. It was a standing joke at Mis, Folke's boarding "hoip" that wbev any one dropped a spot on the table cloth he had to drop a coin into the pig's hungry sides. Once a week the potker was slaughtered and the pro ceeds used for flowers. Miss Mattle was dressing for a walk one morning when the peaked landlady who quarreled with all her trades peo ple came to the door, pig in hand. "Miss Mattle," she said, "would you like to buy some flowers for the table?" "Delighted!" Miss Mattie finished, pinning a huge bunch of violets on her gray coat. "What kind shall I get?" "Well"-Miss Folke sat down on the edge of the divan and began shaking the pig-"there's earnations and roses, and they usually throw in some ferns or leaves. Just do as you please about it. I thought there was more money in here." She thumped the pig's head on her knee until the last coin fell out. "Only 65 cezits!" Miss Folke had a way of making people conscious of their shortcomings. The pig looked glum. "But aren't you glad you didn't get your tablecloth all spotted up?" "Oh, that isn't it. But we shall have to save some money for Easter Sun day, and you can get so few flowers for 50 cents." Miss Folke had a grievance against her trades people, and they re tallated by invariably giving her short measure. "Well"-she stacked up a half dollar in pennies and nickels-"I gtiess that will have to do." "How many ought I to get for 50 cents'?" "They'll turn up their noses at you at a florist's and give you two or three stale flowers that will be all withered the second day. You'd better go to the street booth over by the 'L' station and tell them if they give you good flowers you'll come again." "Stick up their noses at me!" said Miss Mattie, ignoring Miss Folke's su1g gestion. "Don't ever worry, Miss Folke. I'll get some flowers. that will make you gasp wlth surprise and pleas ure. I'd just lik'i to see them stick up their noses at n.e," she threatened as she paused to dmile bewilderingly at Miss Folke befbre closing the outilde door. She passed several exclusive florists' shops before she found one to her sat Isfaction. It was by far the handsom est of all. Gripping her 50 cents inside her glove, she swept in like a breath and stood in the midst of the most beautiful flowers she had ever seen. A remarkably handsome young man was standing in the rear beside a bank of palms, holding some smilax. "Some flowers," she said, smiling and nodding at him. le looked up surprised. Then, look lug at some one behind the palms, he turned, spoke to one of the assistants and came forward eagerly. "Now, what would you likei" lIe waved is hand gracefully toward the masses of roses and crimson carna tions. "Oh, beautiful!" breathed Miss Mat tie in an ecstasy. "I should .like"-she clutched the coins stowed away in her glove and smiled dazzlingly--"a flower for a penny." "What!" For a moment it looked as though the young man was going to prove disagreeable. Miss Muttie's smile became momeni tarily more bewitching. * "Yes," she continued, whirling her muff airily around her hand; "I just slaughtered the boarding house pig, 4 and I want all the nice flowers you can give me for 50 cents. Aren't those love ly!" She pointed to some rare orchids. The young man was amused. Miss Mattie was good to look at and had an unmistakable air of being accustomed1 to beautiful things. Yet 50 cents for orchids, which she distinctly seemed to favor! IIe coughed apologetically. "Flowers are rather expensive," he ventured. "Yes, I know," laughed Miss Mattle. "These must be terribly high." She touched the violets on her coat linger ingly. "Think of the money you extort from rich young meni. And I'v'e only 50 cents. It was tall the pig could spare. We had to save some for 10aster, you know, and no one got many spots oni the tablecloth this week." The florist answered her smile. "The pig gets the money for the :spots," she explained. * 'The young man looked as though lie .we immensely interested-in the p)ig. "What would you like?" lie asked -aga in. "I want just the most nice fresh ~fl owers you can give mec for a half dol liar. It mnakes no difference what kind. Thley told me I couldn't get any for so little money:" Miss Mattie smiled. The man bowed low. "I'ii see what. I can do for you," he 4,aid and strode to the rear of the store. Miss Mattie watched him admiringly as he stoppedI to speak to one of the meon before lhe entered the ice room. tShe haed not known such nice young meni kept florist's shops. She moved a Btopror tw'o to the right of the palms in otfder to see him more distinctly. . He was taking down one crimson eantion after the other, a spray of narcissus, seine roses, an orchid. Miss Mtattie looked away, afraid to trust her *own eyes. lie seemed rather an easily 'o mbarrassed young man-or was he. amused? Mime Mate did nlot dare to risk the doubt, for it he saw her ob. serving him Re might stop adding to &he bunoh, Mis Mattle had vswans et BANKRUI The opportunity of The Secret of our Success is that we are daily watching for bargains that we can give the people at prices that they appreciate. Now .we have it for you. Down in a Southern city we bought a complete and up-to-date stock of bankrupt goods at about one half the manufacturers cost and we have decided that our customers shall have the benefit of this purchase, and they go on sale at about one-half their actual value. This is no old out of date stuff, but brand new goods, bought for the'spring trade for a city of about 50,ooo inhabitants, and the style and quality of these goods is perfect. The goods are now on sale and will last until they are all sold. We haven't space to quote many prices but only give you an idea of the great values of this sale. Get ready and take advantage of this sale, f or they won't last long. Superb line of Shirts This is one of the prettiest line of Shirts in the state, and for style and fit they can't be beat. They are the output of the leading factories of the United States and to move them quick we have put the price on $1 -50 Shirts for........................$i.oo $1.oo Shirts for.......................... 75 75 Shirts for............... 50......--- 5 50 Shirts for...................... 38 Heath=Br her own for wishing as big a bouquet Six MIe News. as possible. It signified in a way her sphere of influence on the susceptibili- e had good showera last week bec ties of the young man. On this sido, a.d it (lid tot omo he When he emerged grom the ro:om before it was needed. Cort iA very Miss Mattie said, "Oh!" Miss Mattle knew how to say it long and express-. g')(( ; cl'ttoti is not FO god. ively. mrs itattie Rily, or catt~ecliee, The young man turnted from the desk and looked at her. He flutshed ever so sat slightly and smiled. home of lie t.u ce, M. Matidii, kic "All those for 50 cents?" Miss Mat- lazt week. kid tie had her muff utnder her chin. IerA eyes were wide with wonder. The young man hinlaghed as hie glainceSeats'ii t iiieIhr(iuh l' from her to somne one back of the palms.teMr.C .WiI ioa utwi "I wouldn't do this for every oneo. y'ou understand. 1But I felt sorry. for the pig."IAna.ltbigllitedagh "But there are too manny. You cat:trafI .nlAl .i.Wili afford to do It." Miss Mattie was re- ilft'10) fusing to take them fromi his hands. , It.ta *tiVy His tone was businesslike.(lyiitchbt r.A "Yes, I can. The ptig may demaind M*.a V V ~II otado some larger orders some day. iand we shall be glad to illi them. Merely tin(itnihte Rttst4FidvtIr advertisement, you know." Ctehe n "Yes, indeed, we get loads of flow- Ttt~*is(fmeig lsi taI eras, and this is the very prlettles t shop on the street." she smiled. "Are you ))ilIatwe.''Ir Ve3 sure these atre fresh? Rectause if theysiacesoitoji,(11rh are I'm coming again Saturday." Ills face wore a broad smile as hie MtsMyTrteoeforro turned after bowing her out and1( met ctatui uglde b ~it an irritable chap emerging from be-a.wk iI hrisrAr.'.B, hind the palms. plinteLpe eia.r-at "You're a nice one," complained the chap, ''flirting with my lady." utt'd0hehoiIstatray "Jack," innocently, "is she really ?" e t iultivi)11)tte'n'fr "Of course. Didn't you sec my vlIo lets on her coat?" ~'hm.Iseweo816itt rfbeforeung masinlaughedorightver "Jus caceltha orer fr toseoth odie; cottn ino sot god.uih e en loersfo Mis ronen" ie aled Mrts Hitile il, of. Catlchei, nit to onemefotheemeu.c"AnM. Mauldmtkn< "WhyMridn't youAgetaidtototetgamb?" Jack Strwart sehisonovi-ieediher1daugh..dder "Yo wnte t se watsh wold it'. \ : jl.tl iimon, las- t wi "I SuPPOSO oAnnailthk our(1h, hitltll.daugh ingr yfuMr.land Mra. a.tL. Willi The ha pisseh ot iitothestrmtn, wh ha b-) n very, ill for 10 o)'i I.a andstodlokin ate' he ir dtys,~ is muc better. i 1.) gA u thehue acag offlwes.'iti ('' oMrs.~ii R.i W. W. \illmo ndo floristhlookedutharplytIntodaheatilro "jealus!''liescriens tod hortl.ings clse t "YespJeilousstfweou.like.eAreryou goinxgato<-esions toxtheachurch ',lt 'rh yong iat ofthearmingx ' young aie who spn ', brough ha wgeekbak frohtre gilster, Mr.'' B a tuoprliithgLooeresctirnr-ra "I'l g yo evn t ~'hilie,"teusid. ed ito heri hom las ut .atrdy.ov _he_____sh__aymakthat_._un.fra ThCea yongexian aghd.Bih ightbre "Jt enneeail hay at' fr tos po~th- 'teIi yo ie'l ir er tfloerts fori liver Croe cald l.()itgprahd tSi to oeo the omen.~f "moliAnd t'. eses atina. don to mya'outnt yTen de te Jpatk shrugrgefd his oldrand es Pdo lIiigi bu.oe "Yun ned to tk,. !see whastitt rihe wou d CettnIikagwlbeteo. ' eo. Youg don't deserof ter, Jack. PT BUT NO a life-time-the greatest sale in the lot there are about 300 paire o Pants of all kinds, stouts, slims and regulars, and they won't last long at the price. $6.oo Pants at only $4.oo. 5.o Pants at only 3-50. 4.00 Pants at only 2.98. 3.50 Pants at only 2.50. 2.oo Pants at only .5o. x.50 Pants at only 1.oo. 1.25 Pants at only 90. 1.oo Pants at only 78. You will miss i bargain if you fail to got a pair of these pants. Big lot of Collars worth 15c to go at i oc or 3 for 25c. 25C Socks for 15c. 15c Socks for 1oc. 35c and 50c Socks for 25c. Nipe line of 50c ties to go at 25c and 38c. Silk string ties 15c, or 2 for 25c. 25 all Linen Handkerchiefs only I 5c. 1&, Handkerchiefs only 5c. . c Handkerchiefs only 3c. In this sale we have about fifteen hundred pairs of men's and ladies' Shoes and Oxfords, ranging in price from $t 00 to $5.00 per pair. These shoes are made by the leading manufacturers of the United States, and the sizes and styles are perfect. $4-50 and $5.00 Shoes at $3.50 3-50 and 4.00 Shoes at 2.85. 3.oo and 3-50 Shoes at 2.00. 3-50 and 4.00 Oxfords 2.50. 1-75 Shoes at $1.25. 1.50 Shoes at 1.oo. i.oo Shoes at 75 uce=Morrow ( 1.LEADERS IN LOW PRICESL.. liss Anna. Pickena, who has West Union, R. F. D. No. 1. n very ill with fever, is much [-m Mosq, of Salon), died ter. tho 30th. Ho laves a wife at Old Riddlo. several children all] i host )r. Flint's Testimony Interesting. fends to mourn his death. I )r. Thomia Finm, of Boonsboro, Mo., bad typ)ioid fevvr. haR practiced medicine for 32 years Rev. J. 1. Tram mdl cllIed i ie has use( every prescription >wn to the profession for treatment of meeting a low (ays ago at Chm mi-y and bladder disease, and says he lice church. Ho huld tietity never found anything so effective i b chronic and acuto kidney and blad- esoi ot10CIiIIB~l e trouble asF Foley's Kidney Cure. Itb ats,01 etrt lt 1 )a irregularities ti h uilds upi the l~e s9ystom. Pickens Drug Co. b etr Central News. wt apCokBpitctr nit ral, Sept. 4.-Deoath claimed iteouhSnd iiSetii ol our respected citizens on hr vr oycm 121bii g. 30-1irs. S. E. Leavell, wife te0( okas h l ep li0. TI. Leavell, who had suffered Sa.Di',fgttebses m a stroke of paralysis f. r four d hewlllll itclike I a halt years, being ini almostprkhofadtergo lig elpless condition, all this time. O h aedt e.J I ri r remauins were laid to rest, i m lIwillralihsfrwl i . IIn cemetery to await the13()tCa Cre hr .I arrechioun of the pure in heart hshl h ~s(rt fli 'wo sons of Mr. .John Taylor cuc i.fv eradte rowly escapeOd losing their liveshaebentli d o80ddio the ctoal chute cro.-sing on Iltoh euc. 'ow y 'ningL (of Sept. '2 b~y a hacking ight train. Their buggy weas aCreofam akAtrIiyar a~l n reek, their mule badlly ' a entu~e ihlm a ised &anid the young men onlyfo16yasadIoudaopltr hii ly h urt. Lookout for trains C*Oyiiteueo lnneli a ralradcosins boys-theyBlm"syJonc.Iiir,(lin 't [..ok' ul for you. eulfrsrisadbniei ~f 'he Ceiitral Graded Schoolsaeb hki lugomn. ned on Sept 4th under01 the efli. Sllwa ufamg .I mnageuli nt of P.rof. A. B. AcranIiii) '0'(i os 9 We, h~ave an i-l t hy locaIl-rswe l e~i~li1t~i~ ol phI 1)"ur wate and good adeggdhmisfo ai ,hers, aii boardl 15 cheapi ~, s&o "Oren' )1 Ikldsiito I im y 'nri b..ys anI girls. it. e'iitOI irli,'seI o 'apIs'. I v2y Ma ut din atn' d family hn hrldshpj1 orlodhp Ailack- d by at .1lob. "02 I)~iiI.1i)i( e 're, buenton in :' b *r iot unii l cotered 11 islodhp illy (o n s yourim , a ChicagheoIstretehioire'ctoiny peh Iini{ n's A' ntoa1 S-Ivep, andlfo a ii~leol'e,'i hSiv~i 50ont11 andi~ well..-. !I uRe' it mi mty antIuat: W y 1sw hrhi1'1i li.V," wi it(es (. M'W" eli, of To'koin-ihll 0~ee!Ad iwO'eg MuI, M',i,"nd flrai Iti perfect." Simply for cutl miiurnsu. Onily 25c at h~s l h one' kons Drug (.o. ITlltluftn iaha uet C all men initerest..d in a good Idtwigroh scd AeYUi Ie tr cot ton wilil a nd shouild- i11 13'111'? ii shoulder' our co'uiitry will 1be~tes uhti~fomnrt~dso sperous beyond the dreams ofYI ttrbwldret *YKfWell Uno, R.m FD.No. 1.s rice. Pthet. He lees hak wife a Spoo seerl chiurent' ad sh hsa thendast too more's dth py" cessi ~ onons toBthe.hurch..vent. F BROKE.. Pickens ever knew. In order to make this sale interesting for the ladies we are oflfring some' special bargains in W 'iA- Goods, Si ks and Millinery. All 7 1-2C White Goods to go at 5c. All ioc White Goods to go at 7 1-2c. All 16 2-3c White Goods to go at.12 1-2C. One lot 16 1-2C, 20C, 25c and 35C White GoocLs to go at 15c. One lot 35c Champ. col. to go at 25c. Pino Crepe, all shades, 25c and 35c, to go at i 9c. Big drive in all wool Batiste, only a few colors grey, tan, old rose-from 65c to 35c. We haven't space to quote more prices, but the scalping knife has cut deep. Millinery oods Cut in Ihalf. This is one ol the biggest millinery seasons that we have ever had, and ve feel very grateful for your patronage in this department. As we have closed our eyes to profit we give you the remnant stock at yo own price. We appreciate your business, cash or credit, and will spare no pains to please you. 0 ompany. WOMEN WHO SUFFER of FROM Sick Headache SHOULD USE For Permanent Relief I HERBINE acts directly on the Liver. It will cure CONSTIPA TION, DYSPEPSIA, MALARIA AND CHILLS. Is entirel1 free - fromall poisonous mineral substances, and is composed so ely of I LIFE-GIVING H.ERBS. Esposially adapted for weak and weary constitutions; ctrongthens the weakened r>ands and organs; it checks all derangernents of the human body. " CURED HER SICK HEADACHE o Mrs. Josie Cameron, Centralia Avenue, Temple, 'Texas, writes: " I find HIERBJINE~ gives me niuck relief, and take pleasure in recommending it o ali women who suffer froml sick headache." WITHlN THE REACHI OF ALL Fifty Cents A Bottle Avoid All Substitutes Ballard Snow Liniment Co. St. Louis, U. S. A. BOL.D AND RECOMMENDED B .DUTY to his family tE to keep him. sel ,we and Strong. H huins h kidneyso rdr ~p Doss 1 o oo? aty. ar 1 sure signs ofkidny disease. ) DR. MCGEE*S BACKrACHE tAND RIDNEY CURE, I a sure safe and reliable bolear t on d rug. Sold and recommended by Piekens Drug Co. Bring your Job printing here.