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~ -PICKENS OR PULL Tof the NONT. . ___ Entered April 23, 1903 at Pickens. S. C. as second class mall matter, under act of Congress of March 3 1879 PICKENS, S. C., DECEMBER 21, 1911. RANCE. Booze, the Bishop. of Autobiography. ISHOP ROBERT M'iN-TYRE, D. D. I recently returned to mv boy hood neighborhood. Full of atitude I iolled four decades rom my shoulders and stood up erein to praise the memory of good man whose advice I ac cepted and whoseaictuli I obey ed with undeniable advantage to myself and others. In the pulpit of the church to which he belonged I stood and led his name, remembered by few-for he died years ago, and all his kin are scattered. I told the folk that he was my boss in a factory where T toiled as a boy-how he showed inter est in his underlings and stirred them to join a society, now for gotten, called "The Cadets of Temperance," an offspring of "The Sons of Temperance." I recited the dim scene where, in - 'iodge room, I took the vow of. total abstinence with uplifted hand in - solemn mood; how I signed the roster, drank the .edge of fealty in cold water, sang the ode received the pass word, and went out girded for the fray against King Alcohol. As I walked home alone that summer night across the fields, viith frogs calling "knee-desp" and fire-flies weaving their mys tic dance around me, I paused at a stile to repeat mv obligation and renew youthful resolve to abstain'from all intoxicants. Half a lifetime after,in astate asylum for feeble-minded chil dren, when I heard the matron s ry that three-fourths of the imbecile inmates were the prog eny of drunken parents, I .dug up my oath against rum, aad deep in my soul registerdes more my undying hatred of this fell destroyer. A short time ter my adoles I was sternly in this mitter.I was apprenticed to the bricklayer's trade. My employer kngw his busi ness well, was a skfilfual crafts man; but much given to drink, as were all his employes. '*At noon of my first day he bade me pour out the 'eter from the pail, go to a near-by tavern, and *get it filled with ale for the .'dinner. LI brought it as ordered, took my place at the end of the line, seated like the rest in the shadow of the wall, and saw the bucket with a tin cup therein coming slowly to ward me. .I trembled inwardly as I saw that every bricklayer, every hod carrier, eve veyap ce drnthe beer. ,master down each hare, and I realized that r, weak lad, on my first a new crew, must offend hole gang, censure their ins, stand their sneers, en retheir scoffs, or surrender myprinciples. Whienhe booze reached me I whispered a refusal to the one who passed it, but the "gaffer," thinking I was merely timid in new company, cried out in hearty old-country style: "Take it, Robert, don't be shy, I pay for it; you are one of us, have your sip of it." I said, with, faltering voice, while all eyes turned on me: " Excuse me, Mr. George, I never drank liquor, and cannot begin now." He laughed uproariosly, as. did the others, and shouted: "Ho, ho, lad, you'll never be a layer. till you learn to put the 'untouched meal in asket, arose slowly ,shaking anaspen tree, and, walking the row of scornful work paused before the leader id: "Mr. George, if that e, I go home and tell my er am discharged; for drink rI will not, now or ever; I not." I think I had mysterious help that day, unseen of all. To my -amazement the boss leaped up, took my hand, and said: "God bless you boy; stand fast, and you will be a man some day." Then to the wage-earners, -he saad: "If any mant of you ever asks him to drink he'll sfer fornt." The first dtep is the hardest, and I had won the heaviest bat tle. *oli-ke~1ffur years with him and "wt the ruin drink made, One of my early friends be came through it a murderer; another a manan; another an outcast, another a thief. I have seen Wives crushed, homes destroyed, children dis graced, babes diseased, families i divded; iitershereft, b others estranged, firms bapkrupted, lawyers degraded, doctoi de generated and ministers de bauched. And 'al .who are in prisons, f insane asylums, or incurable h&p~itals, who rot in lazarettos, or' in potter'oelds,through thiti aIheMModidi.Gb& iand man began as moderate drink ers. t My words will not reach or shake the inhuman parasites who are fattened by the gains 1 of this awful traffic, but to the boys I say: Swear eternal en-] mity to. rum, and enlist for the y holy'war till America is free C from it forever.-Northwestern t Christian Advocate. i From Faraway Idaho. e ED. _SEN6nEL:-Just a word e to let you know Thanksgiving t and turkey have passed, The g people throughout the country, o espeialif Freinont county, Ida- I ho, have miany things 'to be a thankful for. Crops were never a better and prices fair. Stock all 1 doing well. There are thousands 9 of sheep on the desert doing well a and the herders smiokig the h pipe of peace and singing, "We 1] may go-back sometime." s We liad sonie bad storms last s month which stopped the thresh- u t] ing machines, but all are busy 5 now. ' ~n There is snow on the moun- g 3 to 5 feet deep, and q -ei he4"g anmiee plentiful. eedf'theit. Anthg sports carorn a few days ag with t] somevce horns, one a 7ointer, A I 0 n a nd sidoth. t] tjh Ir i igding to ramble b some in a few days. Our health s) is good and-rnerves steadyndid a when-it comes to looking forgbig in game, the coyote can' 6 get away a and the bearkeeps hid. We use d a 30-30 Winchester, sof nose bullet, andi sure hdis a retofer s in tall timber. When we come back will; you know our luck. Mrs. Thols. Lynich and Pistol, Jack, Dick, Frank Lynch and e Rattlesnake -Bill, and Toots Lynch left here Nov. 1st for Elberton, Ga., to visit friends e all winter, and to get a good ~ fill-up on corn-bread and yams. 'Thiiisperaiie is only 12 below zeri nlow. T. C. JoHN TIGLEN.C St. Anthony, Ida., Dec. 5. Captured Corn Prize. e rnue i el Columbia last week a North Car olinian captured the first prize. Press dispatches say: "With several years of expe riene' in the' manufacture of C the 'liquid products' of corn, ac ording toiffown statemnent, ~ and with soiny15-years df expe rience in thirowing of the ce real ine its natiira~ state, Mr. 3. W. Lewis,, of Boomer, Wilkes county, N. C., proved his famil- C iarity with the corn industry by capturing the grand sweepstakes prize, for North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, on the best 50 ears of corn exhibited at ' the South Atlantic States Corn Exposition, which opened Tues daf' narning in Craven Hall. The prize in this contest was a silver cup, and in addition to this prize Mr. Lewis has taken off a number of other prizes, and is~ still in competition for several others" For.The aument Fund. In this column i'om week to week will be published the names of contributors and the amount contributed for a Con federate monument at Pickens Court House, the size,:kind and other details to be decided later. Previously acknowledged..$5.00 Sam B. Craig............5.00 H. E. Sutherland........5,00 Total................$15 00 Who'll be the next?~] Not a cent' was received last week for this fund. Where is thethivali~y and patriotism of Pickens conypeoples Come wodhy of our sife?~ 'To Iagg a cross live nothMi i , bss.tte, .P Mle.- La~titve Tablet&a loss sustained not only by our church, but by the entire Chris tian community in the removal of one who was active in all good works and was an exam ple of Christian virtues. He had his share of suffering, in the evening of his life, yet th:ough it all he preserved the cheerful spirit of the trustful childiof God. Simple in hisitastes, pleasing in his manner, charita ble in his disposition, upright in his dealings, he won from his fellow-men a name for whatso ever things are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report. Not a stain rests on a career extending over half a century, not a heart is known to cherish the recollection of an unkind word or act. In his home his .irtues and graces were most beautiful, at tractive, affectionate, cheery, helpful and self-sacrificing. He lavished on his wife and chil dren the riches of a great and loving heart. The Presbyterian church, of which he was a loyal member and a faithful officer, rejoices in the thought that the Lord should count, wh6n He writeth up'Yis people. this man was born t here. We here record our witness to his generosity and liberality in the support of the church and her instiutions. By his walk and conversation he illustrated the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Sincere, modest. gentle, merciful, kind, patient, loving, he tried to live Christ's life. He won the love and confidence of all who knew him, and our church feels that each member has lost a personal friend. We the session of the church extend to the family our pro found and loving sympathy, and commend them to the God of all comfort for consolation. We direct that this action be placed on the record of this ses sion, that a copy be furnished lhe family, and same be pub ished in the county papers. J. C. BA-ILEY, Moderator. M. A. BoGs, Clerk. The Baptist Orphanage The BaptistOrphanage located at Greenwood made a most cred itable showing by its report to the State Convention. It was established in 1892, and since that time it has steadily grown in size, usefulness and responsi bilities. They now have 230 children of varying ages distrib uted among different houses on the grounds, under the super vision of competent matrons. A complete printing outfit has been installed, and under the skilful supervision of the fore man the boys are trained in the art of printing. Last su:nmer one generous Baptist offered to erect a sani tarium on the grounds, and this building is now about corn pleted. Several large gifts to the in ti tution are reported, among them one of $1,000 by Mrs. J. J. Major, of Anderson; $1,000 by Mrs. R. B. Monk: a large legacy from the estate of Rev. Lucius Cuth bertand gif ts from the K. of P.'s and Woodmen. One of the -rgest gifts was from the estate of a'-rMclaham, of Anderson county, which amounted to $5,728.90. The Orphanage maintains a school of ten grades, with a corps of competent teachers. Nine boys and gir' finished the course and graduated last June. As a result of "bWork Day" all over the state on September 30 by the Sunday schools, $5,000 was raised for the institution. The property and equipment is now worth $200,000, half of which is represented in buildings at their original cost. During the past year boxes of dry goods, crates of poultry, barrels of flour, potatoes and various other articles were re ceived valued at $.3,85:3 45. The fryided an income of 811, 085.42, whichwa 3.2es than last year. From the :-m asociations in the state contributions aggre gating $23,992.81 were reported, and from all other sources $24, 924.46, making a total income of $46,917.27. The institution reported no debt, and co .ditions arc most gratifying to the denomination. DR. R. E. INGOLD Dentist Liberty, SC Prctice at Centra,l1every W'ednadcays Big aghte Of the Bankrupt Stock of the Keowee Supi Company. We, J. E. PARSONS AND J. R. ASHMORE have purchased the above stock an put the knife to the price of good So now you can buy goods trom i cheaper than anywhere else in t1 county or surrounding countr We bought this STOCK of GOOD at the RIGHT PRICE and can a ford to sell them to you CHEAI ER than our competitors. We e> pect to sell everything in the stoi within the next SIXTY+DAYS Yeu can get unheard of - Bargains in Shoe All sizes, styles to suit and fit a] Come quick and get the pick of su Clothing. and overcoats. RATS. A fulliiine of allistyles to select from. Dry Goods and Notions. Price cheaper than dirt--No Cotton. .Crockery and Glassware. Most anything in this line that you are looking for, Groceries, Hardware, Overalls, and Quill In fact most anything carried in a general line of merchandi ou have one of the best, cleanest and up-to-date Bankrupt Stoi o select from in the whole State. We certainly want to han our PRWJUC E. .Expecting a big trade from you and wis ng you a Merry Christmas and a Happy N( Year, we are Yours for Business, J. E. Parsons and J. R. Ashmnor Auditor's Notice Land Sale January st and cloe Febuary 20 192 late Sarah A. Alann r the heill oe without penalty. The Auditor or his salesday in January 1912 at Pickens lebuty will be at the following places B., s, C. during the legal hours for aloereu nday, Jan. 15 1912 (after- th'e following described real estate: noo.)All that piece. rarcel-or tract of oCetra: Tuesday and Wednesday, lying and being in the county of P at16theand T17 ia a.1th 1912- ens, and State of South Carolina, (Faenceeo husaynJn.1t)11 Big Eastatoe, adjoining land of Mrs Forris nTburaday, Jan. 19th 1912 (af- P. Folger and Mis. M1. E Boggs on ternoon.) north and east, and D'amel Winchi Liberty. Friday and Saturday, Jan. on the east,lands of thet Carolina Tic 19th and 20th 1912 (noon.) on- eSuh n etb ~a i Easley, Monday and Tuesday, Jna, adohr rdcnann ee 22nd and 25rd 1912. Easley Cotton Mills, Wef'ne sdiay, Jan.dr an]teyacsmoerle, 2lth 1812 (forenoon.)kionisheSr AAlx drH Glen wood Cott on Mills, W< d nesda~ c. Trisu ae n hr Jan. 24th 1912 (afternoon. . t a ftlteblneo M. W. Hester's Store, Thiuri.'IKy. .1TP the eyarii jta anul r 25th 19:2 (forenoon.) .is it rtz'Lfom dy fsl Looper's Gin, Thursday,Jan. 2 -thI 19L l12 ie fSp- en e nu (tternoon) 2Li ~ ~ t h ucvsrt .. D acsille, Frid-ty. Ja .It 1 '1 e4 h g.ei 'r i , (forenon) zrP Ar gd and ient etmoe in fees HollySprigs. aturdy, Jn.k2 19 wn .esa e a r.. A Aele andto e prc (afe.Temsersneoonotir Mil CrekTueday ~. 112ons day of ale then cba lance o thee ers bn th quandinedali (afterhnoton) ro dy f a Six ile Wedesdy, an 3 192 the is atla of Lar Acentpr ander eSh A toltendhaer.,p. <r (freoo) . P. e' e p r,- t Pters, ee da, .Ja 31 2t 191 Addso - hepis e urc Pumktat , Saturdty. . 7 1912 Reunowlly beaenings. Sat uriaJ n g 19'e ewon thewle tiree, TuesdE..JB.ogg19 Respectfullpaerlanyrco AuitrPikes ou Ay goo an Tufient~ tte in fee The Old Table Rock Steps. In the examination of a title >y one of the lk wyers of this >lace not long since, the investi ration led to the discovery of a leed on record which, in some ,espects,is interesting for seveial ,easons. It will doubtless be news to nany of .the readers of the Sen inel, and especially the younger :eneration. It is doubtful if here is anyone now living who emembers when the first steps ip the side of Table Rock were >Uilt. They have been there or years, flight after flight of teps, almost perpindicular in Aaces, and have been climbed nany, many times by young nd old. Doubtless the question tas been asked hundreds of imes a'id answered as often, 'Who built these steps?" 'When were they built?" And .ere is the story of their ongin: In the records of Old Pickens istrict in deed book "B," on age 360, will be found the an ient document which first gave he right to erect the steps, and 3 as follows: "Know all men by these pres nts that I, John Masters, of the ate and district above mention d, for and in consideration of ie sum of ten dollars, have bar ained and leased for the term ten years all the northeastern tud of Table Rock unto William utherland, Jun., his heirs or ssigns, for the term of ten years fter and from this date, Oct. th, 1832. Granting to the said utherland, his heirs or assigns, 11 increase or profits that may ereafter arise from the said ase. And be it further known at the intent and meaning of %id lease is for the purpose of %id Sutherland to erect steps p the side of Table Rock for e benefit of visitors to the said 'able Rock. I also bind myself, y heirs and assigns, to make ood and safe to the said Suth land the above-mentioned k, ith privileges of timber stone'any other material ttached"b said premises, for le use of erecting said steps. .nd be it further understood riat after the term of the above )n years the said Sutherland. is his heirs or assigns, shall iare one-half the income of the bove institution for the term of inety-nine vears. The above :knowledgedio be my act and eed. "Given under my hand and al this 13th October, 1832. his "(Signed) John X Masters. mark "In the presence of J, K. Suth rland and Thial Ladd." The writer does not know of iore than one set of steps was Ver built up the side of Table ock, but presume there was. owever, the old steps have een out of use for several. years. ecause they were considered angerous. eath of Mrs. Rebecca Masters. Mrs. Rebecca Masters, widow f the late John Masters, died at e home of her son-in-law, Mr. . . Keith, Dec. 11, aged 74| ars. She was buried the day| liwing at Saluda Hill Baptist| ui(, by the side of her hus-| and, w~hepreceded her 15 years She was the m'dtker of 10 chil ren. Two sons su hier oin K. and Walker MasteirsAf ~reenville county,, and five aughters- Mrs. Gideon A. 1ynch, of Oconee county, S. C.: rsF. Ed. Stewart, Mrs. J. R. eith, Mrs. Doc Edens and Mrs. ampton Rigdon,w,ith 39 grand hildren. She was a devoted member of e Baptist church for 57 years. 'he funeral services were con Lucted by Maj, G. M. Lynch! is remarks were very appro iriate, from Ephesians ii: 8-9. memory of my family de ir; am not dead but sleepeth here: Ey wo'rk is done, and I am free. ome, prepare for death, and follow me.** In Memoriam. At a meeting of the session of Aberty Presbyterian church the ~ollowing was adopted: Whereas, on Nov. 17, 1911, it >eased God in His all-wise Prov dence to take from His church nilitant to the church triumph tt ourien and brot her, J. P. smith, a beloved ruling elder of his church, he having finished1 iis work here and entered the iHigher Life," not death. rhere is no death; what seerts o is transition. This life of nortality is but the suburb of Lhe little Elysian whose portale we call death. ~"ereas, we the session here yeeSour deep sense of the (Prickly #sh, Poke ioo &Notium Prompt Pow ffi Ef ane fects are usually yield to P. P. P. last 11-nt felt very quickly when othermedi- tostay - PPPIts beneficial ec- Stubborn cases Good.rslts-s cine are useless akes rich, red pure blood-cleanses the tire Sy: te:-n - dears the brain - strengthens digestion and A positive specific for Blood Polson.ar4jIi3g . Drives out Rheumatism and Stops the Pi'.nds - is a wu:iderful tonic and body-builder. Thousands endorse it. dly F. V. LIPPMAN, SAVANNAH, CA. Sold by Pic i i g > Phone 45 FOR THAT KEG OF [SHOT T LS~ Le THE DRINK THAT REAI6E8 THE 8 s ickens ottling ok R. L. Davis Proprietor FOR SALI FINE FARN 2O. Acres---7 miles north- west ofckens good 2-story 9-ro outbuildings small tenant house 75 to i some good bottom land 5o, acres on place, 2 miles from church, this foot hills of the mountains and a ba go OL rms Ls I have fa ect me know your wants in the rea estate ine. -H. M.'H:EST THE REAL ESTATE Box 264. -PTckens? Pickens Bank Building. __Let me write your fire insurance; I'll place you in good~ ~liable companies. - sI Want Yur diemChris~tmas Trade." And to get itlI will give the biggest bargains- you: have ever bought.- I have the g 3 and nieed the money. Every MkDownfor This Week A good brown home-spurn for 4cents. NOT THE' BEST, but agood Gingham tor 5cents. Blankets at 50 cents the pair ~~ e. D Good heavy Underwear for wo men at 25cents. Canton Tian .net, good qnality, 81-3- to 15c.k ~Wool Flannels and Dress -Goods theat low prices. Don't forget me - teon Shoes. They are what we.... I on D tell you they are, or your money ' , .p .back. A few short Jackets at sehafprice. See mee. ~ - A. K. PARK, .F.West End Greenville, the_ _ _ _ __ ber _ _ _ _ _ _ _ kike, :n and The question of the most profitale etize aehl for 'potatoes has been the subject -O 7 -eait extended invet~in sa.- - -- hatS~r The conclusion is that 1000 lbs. pe~cref' dza ammonia, 8% phosphoric acid and 10% l2 POTASfl2 tbe - for early ptatoes adfisd0Mb - frth at ro rite and ~most profitable under average condl. 'Tens-s hol and - be in the form of Sulfate. Many growers use doulIe these am Suchranscabehdifyuinistpon Do not accept GEmhNI4KU WOR 7 4- e R0~pj..lahmorO Maa8&skilIocaes -. - -ens- - - -, e~- -- --