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Rd$, eAtR148A The arnme brlla will rh "Mm Pickens duflng the holIays. Born to Mr. and Mrs. R. . Davis, of -Pickens, on the 20th instAtt, a flue boy. Miss Janie Griffin, of Greenville. is on a visit to her sister, Mro. H. M. Hest r, An Pickens, Supervisor E. F. Loopar is suffering, with inflammtory rheumatism In his right knee and leg. Bailey 0. Ikobinson ha j at received a view lot of nice thules which he will let .go real cheap during the holidave. Miss Ina Boggs, the charming daugh. ter of our popular clerk of court. A. J. Vogge, is visiting relatives at Calhoun. An artiule fiom "B" and one also from "Old Riddle" are crowded out t,is week 1butt will appear, along with other good articles. in our next isue. Congressman .Wva'tt Aiken has gotten - bill'paised allowfng Mr. Abe Mf. Maul 'din4185 fcr a h )rse taken from him by, Wedmnd 66ldiers during the war. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. W. Peek, of Macon, are -spending the holidays with th .tamiiy of their son J A. Peek, manager -of the Ilkens HaA.ware Co.'s. store. War.ied. on the 13th inst~, by Rev. D. 11. Spearman. at the residence of the a rents of the bride, J. M. Wood and blis Eula Edens. both from near Piedmont. 1Misses Lucia and Varie Folger and Helen Bogg, three gof Pickens'; most charming ioung ladies, spent a portion of last week with relatives and fiiends .in.Easley. 7Dr. J. L. Bolt. of Pickens, was called * 'to Anderson last Friday nilrft to the nedside of his mother, who is quite sick. His friends sincercj hopr she mny so be well again. Theodore Papadakias, who) has been in Pickens for oome time with hiti uncle. L. Lawrakas, proprietor of the Kandy RKitdhen.has gone to his home in Cha lettonIke spend the holidays. 'flA~ N. 0. Bullenger 'vill h-iv' only um% churches to supply next year, Pick. ens and Bo tlileheni and :he time for the holding of services at each place 'will be an.cUnced in our next issue. 1. L. Davis, proprieter of the Pickens Mottling Worke. has a nice line of fanc! groceries, fruits and nuts for the trade and you will do well to look over this &rock befyre making your purchnoe, 71)t. Y&tmJ-0,10 V; "U7nold jereJ" l'.ooper, %i1i Te .bvi$ ,to learn that Ite as Tcaritined 'to'his -room-a re hlteIII of hio w4ftin-law. A. John Boggft. in Pickers, but hope that he may soon be up again. The town has beein full of shoppers all -t1. week and the.niere!.aits of lickens ia,ve donc a ru.hing holiday trade. The Wstoe0 of goods carried here are as nice asicanbeltiound any wLere ar d the prices .are exce-dingly reaso::able. The Pickens Drug Co.'s store id a place 'worth visiting. With the array of to-Ne and dholiday goods, thd eager buyiera and Ytw qList1f(1 eves of the little folra as they 'behold Ithz +atful fieplay, makcs a scene 16'nV to Ie rempberea. jL Pie'kens Chapter Royai Udh Ma Ions had their ii:stallation of oMffcers on alst Friday night in the Masenid hal,i The ir.stallation was public. A supper 'was given to memberi, their wiv(s and 'invited friende, the collation being pre ,p,red sjW served in the Freeman build ing by te LAdics Aid Society. Col. '1. iiarr.y Gant-, who for the past1 a month< han had editor.ial charge or nius p"r. has M'turned1 to- his hom4 much imp)rovedl in health. Hs camne to )?ickens to rid himns->lf of &A dose of chilis .-aed fever and was p)erfe.ctly delighted uvjiit 4he outcome of h:s s.joiu in onr 1 ioftubrious climate and among ouir people< T'he Fords Cit. (N. C.,) Herald is ,be -nuiIi;rit y for the statemne- that ex-sher.. iff J. H. 0. McDaniel an.d family, who fl'e b?en residinig near that town. wIll ,soon rve to their home in Plcken,s It< is with genuine pleasure that we make miention.ot 4his fact for the many friends< ,of the genial ex-sheritf in this count" 1 .will gladly -weleome him bacK "home.'" A mistake occurred in the. at:neunce. snent of the -marriage of M's Mamie 1 Hunter arid Thomas TIavlor. of Liberty. "l'hey were married at the residence orf ihe bride's mother, Mrs. Eannie Kirksey on the 13th of November. Mrs 'Tavlor is the eldest daughter of 'the late h3:jas jK'ikaey, Her mat y friends wvish a long fwappy and prosperous life for the newly wedded couple. W. A. Bruce of the firm of Bolt'& Co. 1huas sold out, lock, sto3k and barrell, in .eluding his residence, to Dr. J. L. Val diev, and will leave this week for Green .vile. He does not know yet what he avill dn, but has several athractive off'rs. 4Vilt is a hustler and it is a settled fact that he wilt not long remain out of a 1 b. The people of Pickens hate to give h1imn and his excellent wife up. hut wish for themi abundant success wherever 4hey may decide to cast their lot. W. L,. Matheny, formorly a citizen cf Pickenv, but f.or the pust four years a residenter of Mexico, Mo.. arrived in own Saturilay accompaied( by his,wife - rm a visit to her r'elatives. "'Leslie.'' as hie is familiarly caull by his friends, is the same genIal. whole-souled fellowv as in the days of yore and showvs that the world has been treating him exceedingly -kind. He was very much sur'prised at the development and growth of P ek ens in the past four years, hardly any place in the town being familiar t.o him. -Mrs. A. L.' Mullinax, wife of W. J. Mullinax, died at her hQm-> near Pelzer, after an Illness of abhout four weeka du ration, aged about 51/'years, She, wasl, and had been for a iumber of years. a co(nistent member of the Methodist church. Her remains were interred the dlay following her.death at Williamston, ai large concourse of relati'ies and friends attinding the funerale Mrs. Mullinax ilaves a husband and six-children andI three brothers and two sisters, batidds other relatives and friends to mo~urn hei' Aeath. She 'was a sister of our popultdr sounty treasurer, Mr. 1B, D. Uarvin.(/ VlWe have Ot interesting letter fr"om C. Garrett about his. trip to Texas, th will appear next week. The Lidies Aid Society of the Plokens Methodist church held a basla ka the Freeman building last FridaX. Mrs. J. L. Bolt and children, of Pick. ens, are spending the holidays with her mother, Mrs, Pool, of Anderson. Mrs. J. T. Richey and little daughter, Margaret, of Pickens, are spending the holidays with relatives in Columbia. H. M. McKagan, who is connected with the Postal Telegraph Con pany, of Greenville, spent Sunday in Pickene, James P. Carey, Jr., is quite sick at the home of his parents in Pickens. H's many friends hope he wii soon be out. Mrs. G. B. McLeskey, of Greenville, is Frendiug the holidays with' the (amily of her mnother,Mrs. Lula Bolt, in Pickens. Mirs Lillian Bolt, a most caarming membeir of Pickens' youngei s!t, spent a po tion of last week with relatives and friends in (reeiviUe. The students tom Pickens. county who are attendint the various colleges, are at home for the holidays, to the de~ light of their ata.y friends. At 'the KandyKitchen', in Pickens* is the place to get your fruits, nuts and confectionery for the holidays. 'Be sure and see their- stock before buying. Miss Addle Hiott, of Easley, spent a portion. of last week with friends in .eickens. She has many friends here who are always delighted to see her. I he Piokens Gra-led School closed last Fe iday fir two weeks holiday vacation, The teachers left Saturday for their ref pective homes to spend the holidays. The Wolf Creek local union meets on next Saturday the 23th instant. Busi ness of importance to be attended to. By order of J. T. Langston, president. Your l-me, or county, paper comes to you es an old friend and neighbor, tell Ing you all the hain news while the large city daily enters your house as a stranger. A local newspaper is atso uteIy nc0s sry for local news. The cxcrcises in the Pickens graded school auditorium last Friday was well attended by the patrons. The recita tions and*composimons showel that a great deal of tiought and preparation had been expended on them. Sheriff-tlect and 'ars. R. R. Roark and two children and Miss Emily 13right, a sister of Mrs. R., are spending a time with the parents of these ladies up in Pennsrivania. So if you miss "Bob" froen h- eolstomed haunts you may E.HOW119 J NV .1 in i"2 y( hiti ,.fQ rp. hese *41 "ldAlfi81f Ivall - DUU1l11i ,cPstmagi(' iorrig is iee!Viig a lo bicle fixturcs for the offdea and by the 1st f anuary will give to the people of ibens as nice and conveniently arrar aI ged-post cflice aervice as there :s to be found anywhere. De is an acconmmc rating and painstaking official and lie behives is giving his patrons the best service and the beat equipment that can be had. The r.e w church building at Bethlehem is almost completed and the Sunday School* will give an entertainment on Monday evening, Decerber 28th, b--gin ning at 8 o'clock. The public is cordial ly invited to be present and enjoy the =rogram. No admisiion will be charged =ut all will have a chance to contribute omething toward buying a new organ :or the church. '"he Ire ig an erdinanibe in this tov n a veli as in other towns, against the pr. niscous shooting of fire-arms, cannon ,rackers and such things. on the leading own thornsghfares anid Young A merica' hlould beair this in minri when he wakes ii Chwotmas morning and finds a lot of reok l iii :to.ingii. Asi.le from he scaering~ of hoiss or ;ettinig urned~ .hemselves. is the tlmger of setting the uil dings on tire. P~arents,. cau tion the bildren to he carefu.l with their roman andies and fire crackers. Born. on the 19th inst., to Mr. and1 ~irs. J. Ollie Brock, of Pickens, s fine en pound boy. Ollie tells a good joke n this new arrival, which is about as allows: Bringing one of the older cliil Ireni to see his new born baby brother, to Icoked it over with dissatisfacticn. nad finally asked: "Mamma, where did is thing come from?" "An angel )rought it Jimmie." "Wus yois,awake vhen he' eamed?" Certainly, Jiumnmie." WIell, then, mamma, all that I havrn ~ot to say, is that you is dead easy. I'd ike to see -my old angel put off such a ooking thing on me. But I reckon we ~re stuck unless I kin work Johnnie Ireen to trade it sight-unseen for one if his pretty spotted pups. Bright-Hunnicutt. Mdarried on Wedntesday, Dec. 16th. at :80 .'oiock, at the home of Mrs. W. W. B. Bright, mother of the bride, Miss unice Bright and J. Fulton Hunnicutt, Rev. W. C. 8eaborn officiating. "'his was a quiet home wedding, only r ew of tha tier relatives of the con-' bracting part,ies being present. The harming bride Is a daughter of the late W. W. F. Bright, of P'ickens county. who numbers he'r frierdA aitd admirers by the score. Mr. Hunnicutt is a son of W. J. lAunnicutt of Oconee county, who is a farmitr by occupation, a young manm of mtany nob)le christian graces. A fter the ceremony the guests w ere ssembled in the (lining roomt where the table was loaded down with good things. 1:s. Brignt andl her lovely daughters kmow-'how to maoke their guests enjoy thc'mselves. The next nmornimg the bridal couple left for the home of the groow's pa;wrents where anothe.t reception awaited them. Their mtany friends join with the wri ter in extendling to them congratulations and wishing for them a long, happy and prosperous journey through life. LADI Es. There is .nnthing prized more hi hi y than a beautiful (>alr of Ope a Olesse or a Kodak. We are head uar re for tese goods. The Globe Optical "4., pg N. Marin street, Greenvil/ 980 and 918. IntelligentPeoPle Th money coU10 buy sight-Un fortunate. who have.negleoted to consult aWomletent Eye Sight Specialist u gladly pay any price. 'DR. A. A. ODOM, Eye Soecialist. I make Spectacles and Eye Glasses to correct all errors of sight after thoroughly examin ing your eyes )y my new meth ods and improved instruments. Special attention given to mus cular imbaince, double vision, eye strain, headaches, pain in the eyes, near sight, farsight, old sight,. astigmatism, cross eyes straightened without the use of the knife, artificial eyes matched and inserted. My mot to: "You are satisfied or your money back," has built up for us the largest business in the State. To out-of-town patients I will deduct your railroad fare from bill for twenty-five miles out, half of fare for fifty miles. We do this that our out-of-town patients may have the same ad vaintage, as our ci+- frilnd, PP, A. A. ODOM, r. 'I . omb. opt1a 4... 220 N. Main br. GUEEICNVILLE, 4 V, rjhones 9,t3 and 030. 1 T'N AHEAD ay of H. SNIDER p-dt eer Ro Te k /o ad. th?ae n nuner ar elfle iheeycei r mnifcenp?t line of watches andp ring nyorIf N!E.~ SN.t"IER.ewlr ?bare tatey f Sothn Carha,ss outy ofr ienls.wt vryr..i 3yd J.e of Newlry, Pobat Juge. tt Whn ern J.gh at L rices tod snit to nee Wegrn him Letthrs of cAnsta irnhgfltie of thetEctet and efecsifNgs . Thou esi rn tohewnfore, t ctem.dd nonithalnsingl a te kide n reditate of Sthe saN.ARicedeeae heCouty of Poae ob eda Pick fWereublication hre ae ut oi tie, why rat hers Administa~ iould othe grated.( fetso .A Dece-br noDmn 98 Byes vireo theoe athorit vestd in meis al anexecutor,lan turskindrto ando ,redr of the Hoable N.APribae court, I hth~h a hra fr alperbf, in rn io h Ch out lofsoae, l the eain. rPf th pf eroa pricto,ertyof, heatn oflockM. Maen deon, to-:Fv showcuefayethey taock why the saeida Banioftrtin (ille andr m hathi propery not dIspedb of at fulln vaueheOre ue dt. JU B.ru E. EB, Exec..r. NoEX-EofTF'ma Stleet.n Noty vis othe. getht vwse win mae a eeuto, ndtoJ.I t.Newbern.Er-. Juer of thPIroao Pcke Cournty, m woth saesdyouth CJntarln, on the 7thin thaylofJmhoary, for3 ait, i1 fo'l ofi the fortnou, >assn therefte~r af tair Pe~ma fnapetylm of the estate of N M TMaddHen, deceased, wi:mi ain diae-o yhare, aidsinsothe raortyifst Dae. 10, 03.Pos xct Nobiek. of Fina Stlmn anLL .iscage.OTTT FREE_ TGRip NTO G ENVI,SC GET THAT *Suit or overcoa > FROM Smith & Bristow, GREENVILLE, SC.: One price to everybody, and your Rail road Fare refunded on purchase amount ing to $25 or over. SMITH & BftSTOW GREENVILLE, S. C. Free Trip to Greeiville! Remember it costs you nothing to come to GREENVILLE and make your Xmas purchases. Come and visit your friends, and at the same time do your Xmas shopping. It don't make any difference whether you buy all at one store or not, you gei the same REBA TE at all the stores included in this offer. Regals t Regalsl Tle Shoe with a Don1't fail to see - our line. All tle latest styles for Men & Women. Quarter Sizes make the RIE(GAL SHOE easy 11tting.tr Found only at OUR STORE. At IrN AND BOYA We have everything you want. Men's Shoes and Boots, $1.50' to $5. Bov's Shoes in all grades and leat here, $1 to $3. OUR CHRISTI31AS LINE is com: dlete. Womeni's, 31en's and :hiiren's Shon a sin all styles and laathers. Women's Shoes .$l.00 to 4350 Aen's Shioi s.l.00 to $3.00. C hdl:lren's Shoes 50c. to $2,00. Dton't forget thait we can furnish you with all the Xons' Novelties In FELT SLI PP' RN. witrh For Tr imming: Knit WIorsted NISlppers, manny styles. SLtrt your Christmas shopping here and( don't forget your Rebate Tickets. Henderson-Ashrnore Co. 119 N. MAIN STREET, GREENVILLE. Free' -Tri to Greenville!I Th~ zmerch'ants of Greenville. realizig the importance of your trade there, want, iencourage and 5' imniatre this trading, and to (do so are willmng to pay yotir RAIROAI) FARE BOTH W AYS. Is this not a fair proposition? C.. B. ST RADLEY & Co. Are among those merchants We' want your tradp hero where the stocks are largest, >)rCic a rule are better, and you get better'prices and better merchan We'll Take Care of Your Expenses. And come early. too, before the last ten (lays rush before Christmas. We can serve you better and more satlsfactovily too no v. thtan we can later on. Then we (deliver your goods to the train and save you all that trouble. So come early, and. come often.. NOW FOR TIHE HOLIDAY GOODS. Our Chris mnas department~ is aglow with al the new novelties for SantaC1a,' . The eneSre storo is s ocked to it,s capacity with lots of new and( serviceable thi ,s Come over and s.ee them./ REAL JAPANESE D)RAWN WOi1IK. * 'he most accep)table gift for a lady, especiaIlly with a pretty' home. Ce or pinece d~be covers, scarfs,a tray covet s andl lots of other pretty things. Tihme e range p efronm 46c. to $8 9. { \ Almost every kind of Basket you could want for Christmas-work baskets' fan baszrkets e'nndy haskets and just lots and lots of others. 10c. to $10,00. ' J)olls and Toys galore, bo..carts, hooks, games. statuary and all the.little noV't cltie for Christmas. And loads of .Jew~'-ry too. We are offering these goods 4 an em ecially low fl ure this s'as2n. (Gold and silver articles. pitchersg( pas cigit holders and all th<so lhttle useful things. SPECIAL PRCES OF" LAbIE5' CLOAKS. 1