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Savannah Riv< of Navigab Hermitage Farm, Lowndesville, S. C., Apr. 4, 190S. Editor Press and Banner : Dear Sir?Notwithstanding the fact that we differ iu regard to the question of the damming of the Savannah river, but, knowing that the Press and Bauner is always an open tribune to all opinions, I come again to ask the use of its columns to lay before the people of our section the status of our river at the present time. I. The Savannah river is formed by the junction of the Tugaloo aud the Seneca rivers, which unite about 100 miles above Augusta. Georgia. From the Atlantic ocean, in which the Savannah river empties, it reaches, through its affluents, the Allegheny mountains about 400 miles distant. It is navigable: By sea-going vessels from the ocean to Savannah 18 miles Jt5y Hieailiuuaio uuui nah to Augusta 148 miles By pole boats from Augusta to Tallulah Falls 154 mile* A distance of 320 miles Because of the fact that the SavauDah river is, with part of tbeTugaloo river, a boundary line between two states, and because of the fact of its navigability, not only up and down Btream, but through its numerous ferries, it has been comprised upon the list of the navigable waters of the Union. And the standing of the Savannah river as such has been the object of judiciary decision, in the case of Lawton vs. Connor, which decision establisber that "the Savannah river is a public navigable Btream, and the voyages of v a vessel and its cargo between landings in Georgia and South Carolina are interstate in character." II. The settlement of the territory ad jacent to the Savannah, Tugaloo and Seneca rivers, is for the most part due to the navigation of these rivers. Until 1888, when the rail roads have been established in this section and have driven the navigation of the rivers out of Existence, the upper Savannah river and is affluents the Tugaloo and the Seneca rivers were carrying an immense trade, in fact the greatest part of the trade of this section, t In 1878 Congress passed a bill providing for the examination of the upper Savannah river, in view of improving said river for the pole boat navigation. In compliance with this bill, the Chief Engineer U. S. A. had such examination made, and his report of February 15,1879, concluded to the possibility of such improvement. The fact that the navigation of the upper Savannah river has been discontinued has not had for effect to render flouonnah riwop linnovifvo. IUC U ?JU*nUUMU 41 * V* ble and unsusceptible of improvement. The upper Savannah river remains today with all its potentialities as to the possibility of an improved navigation. Should the people decide to reopen today the pole boat navigation, nothing in the state of the river could prevent it. In the other hand, should the people decide to establish on Baid river a more improved method of navigation, the obstacles presented by the rapids could easily and cheaply be overcome by means of the devices in use in other countries on rivers having the same difficulties. III. By Act of March 2, 1907, Congress has authorized the building of several asms on the on the upper Savannah river, said construction subject to the regulations prescribed by the Act of Congress of June 21,1906. Among the dams thus authorized to be built was the dam at Gregg shoals, by the Savannah River Power Company of Anderson. The plans submitted by the Company did not provide for the construction of a lock, on the ground that the upper Savannah river iB not navigable. Objection was raised against the obstruction of the river. The contention of both parties has been submitted to the Secretary of War, and the matter was investigated by the Chief Engineers U. S. A., which investigation has culminated in a hearing held at Savannah, Ga., in the office of Lieutenant-Colonel Dan C. Kingman, Corps Engineer U.S.A., upon the following notice : ' Notice of public hearing. To whom it may concern: "Congress has granted authority to Savannah River Power Co.. to con struct a dam across Savannah river, Ga., at Gregg shoals, in accordance plans to be approved by the Chief of Engineers, U. 8. A. The construction of a dam will necessarily affect the navigability of the river, and therefore, in order to afford all parties at interest an opportunity to be heard tn the matter, a public hearing will be held at the United States Engineer's Office, Post Office Building, Savannafi, Ga., at 9 o'clock A. M. (extern standard time) April 8, 1907. It is preferred that all statements submitted should be in writing. Dan. C. Kingman, Lieutenant Col. Engineer." IV. After the hearing, the Secretary of War has rendered his dpfMninn. which is embodied in the two following letters. addressed, tbe first one to the President of the Savannah River Power Co., the second one to the writer. first letter: War Department, Washington, May 2, J907. Sir?Referring to your application of February 14, 1907, for the approval of plans for a dam pronosed to be built across the Savannah River at Gregg shoals, I beg to invite your attention to to the following report of the Chief of Engineers, U. S. A., on the matter : "Application is made by the Savannah River Power Company for approval of plaDs for a dam proposed to be built across Savannah river at Gregg shoals, for water-power purposes, under authority of an act of congress approved February 5, 1907, copy herewith. The plans have had full consideration at a public hearing held by roe district engineer officer, and his report on the subject, with accompanying papers, is herewith. "The portion of the Savannah river across which the dam is to be built is in law a navigable water of the United States, and in the past has actually been used for a certain kind of navicatinn Tt. is undonhtpdlv can&bie of ^ ? further development in the future, and this fact must be taken into consideration in connection with any project to place an artificial structure across the stream. To approve plans for the construction of a dam, which do not include provision tor a lock, would amount to a declaration that the stream is unnavigable, and thus remove it from the list of navigable waters. Con- i gress alone has the power to take this .action, and until it has done so, the i \ " " V I iVfalW-'MII," iV.! * er in List l- Tir^i. lie waterways War Department would not be justified in approviug acy work that would be inconsistent with the preservation of the stream as a public navigable waterway. "While, however, the fact of the navigable capacity exists, it is believed tfiat the weight of evidence shows that there is not at the present time any useful or important navigation on the stream, and that such navigatiau is not likely to be developed in the immediate future. It is thought to be permissible, threlore, for the department to give favorable consideration to a project for the construction of a dam across the river, provided such project includes the construction of a suitable lock for navigation purpose whenever required in tne interest of commerce. "The plans presented by the Savannah River Power Co. for a dam at Gregg shoals makes no provision for tne coDstrucnou 01 a iock euuer uuw or in the future, and for that reason it iB not believed they can be approved. I recommend, however, that the company be informed that it plans are submitted which include a lock of suitable construction and location to be built at the expense of the company, they will be approved on the understanding that the construction of the lock may be postponed until such time as, in the judgment of the Secretary of War, the commercial conditions of the streams require it. This actiou will allow the work of constructing the dam to proceed on the line now proposed by the company and will also afford time for Cougress to further express its will in the premises if it desires to do so. "1 further recommend that the same action be taken in regard to the other dams, authorized to be constructed over this river, when the occasion for their consideration by the department ttliOCO. The recommendation of the Chief of Engineers contained in the above report have been aproved by the department, and, accordingly, should your company submit plans including a lock of suitable construction and location, to be built at the expense of the company, they will be favorably considered with the understanding that the construction of the lock may be postponed until such time as, in the opinion of the Secretary of War, the conditions make itineceasary. Very respectfully, Wm. H. Taft, Secretary of War. Second letter: War Department, Washington, Aug. 31, 1907. Sir?Replying to your letter of the 24th instant, 1 beg to advise you that the plans of the Savannah River Power Company for a dam. across the Savannah river at Gregg Shoals were approved by the acting secretary of war under dati of August 8,.1907. The approved plans provide, for a lock, and approval was giyen subject to the following express conditions, such action being in accoid with the statements made in departmeat letter of May 2, 1907, to the company referred to : "1. That whenever required by the Secretary of War and <Jh}ef of Engineers iu the interest of navigation, said Savannah River Power Co., its successors and assigns, shall construct, in connection with the dam, a lock at the location, and in accordance with the general plau, shown on the attached blue-print. 2. That before commencing construction of the lock the said company shall submit for the approval of the Chief of Engineers and Secretary of War, drawings showing details of the gates and their operating machinery, the arrangements for filling and emptying the lock and for securing vessels while in the lock, and of the works necessary to enable a vessel to pass with safety to and from the lock and the upper pool. 3. That the construction of the dam and lock sbaU be subject to the supervision of the .Engineer officer or the United States Array In charge of the locality." Very respectfully, The Adjutant General, Acting Secretary of War. V. As can be seen from the two preceding documents, the War department fully recognizes the navigability of the upper Savannah river and our rights to its navigation?but it hints for the possibility of congress of putting said river out 01 me nsi ui lue uavigaum waters of the Union, and postpones the building of the lock clearly to give congress time to take action in this matter. And we are warned by the Daily Mail of Anderson that Congress will be asked to take our river out of the list of navigable waters of the Union. This is what the Anderson Daily Mail says in its issue of 1st May, 1907 : "The Chief Engineers of the War Department has said that if a bill or i resolution is introduced in the next Congress declaring the Savannah river to be not navigable, he will recommend its passage. Such a bill or resolution will be introduced and also certainly passed. And then there will be an end for all time to the efforts to hinder . the development of the water powers ' on the river which mean so much for Anderson and for this entire section." This warning should not be disregarded, as it comes from a newspaper which is generally considered the of- i ficial organ of the Savannah River Pnwpp f'nmnftnv VI But at this juncture the State of South Carolina steps in unexpectedly, and a new state of atfairs opens. The semi-weekly Chronicle of Augusta of Tuesday, March 24, 1908, exposes the matter as follows : TWO RIVER DAMS SAID TO BE WRONG. South Carolina Commission Will Investigate Conditions at Gregg Shoals and Above Augusta Locks. Anderson, March 19.?At the last session of the general assembly Representative E. M. Rucker introduced , and succeeded in getting its passage a bill providing for an investigation of the dams on the Savannah river, with a view of ascertaining whether those dams have proper construction of fish ways and as to whether these fish ways are properly maintained. The bill also provided for an investigation as to whether or not the Savannah river is a navigable stream and if it be decided that it is such whether or not locks should be required put in at those dams. Speaker Whaley has named the personnel of this committee and it is Representative E. M. Rucker, of Anderson, Senator J. R. Earle of Oconee and Representative B. E. Nicholson, of Edgefield. The compensation shall be leresc 111 u. j can reweiuuer uaun. about 25 years ago when the Savannah river was well stocked with fish?not ooly fresh water fish, but shad, channel cats, and other salt water fish. Now we have none of these. In my opinion Anderson county alone has been deprived of $50,000 to $75,000 annually of foodstuffs for the past 25 years. The Augusta dam was constructed about 22 or 23 years ago and I can remember that soon after it was completed and after the entire volume of water was utilized that fish became scarce and now we do not have aoy at all. The commission will in all probability write to the agricultural department at Washington for plans for correct fish ways, and if the commission finds tha' the Augusta dam and the UreggBL isuarn are UUL lumuimuiu^ proper fish ways, then the commission will report to the next session of the legislature its findings and will recommend that such fish ways be ordered placed and maintained. In my opinion the legislature will adopt the report of the committee aud will give the owner of the dams sufficient time in which to comply with the recommendation. "A great many people are of the opiniou that the South Carolina iine is low water line on the South Carolina side. This is a mistake. The state line extends to the middle of the river except where there is an island and then the low water lioe on the island on the South Carolina side is the state iine. This being .the case the South Carolina legislature can compel the installation of fish ways and can compel them to be properly maintained. If fining the owners of the dams does not cause them to comply with the orders of the legislature then a bill can be passed ordering that the dams as far as the center of the river be destroyed." VII The country has awakened of late to the importance of modern and improved water routes as agents of transportation. And a movement is started for the organization of a general plan embracing all the navigable streams of the United States in avast system of inland water ways. This is our opportunity to have the Savannah river englobed in said system. < Already our Georgia neighbors have recently organized the "Atlantic and Great Western Canal Association" for the purpose of connecting the waters of tbe Mississippi river with the Atlantic ocean by joining the Tennessee river with the headwatere of the Altamahe in North Georgia. Why should not tho people of South Carolina try to have said connection made by the Savannah river? mKlo loftnr rnntci aooma tn hp if nofc llilO iaiwt IWUIV wv .. ? more practical, at least no more chimerical than the former. As early as 1883 Mr. James C. Calhoun was anticipating the eventuality of connecting the Western States with the Atlantic ocean, and this is the manner in which he expressed himself on the subject: "The narrow mountain range that divides the river system of the Mississippi from that of the Atlantic slope, and the interdigitation as it were of the sources of the HiwasRee and Tennessee rivers with those of the Savanuah, have long suggested to the engineers the possibility of establishing an interflow between 'these waters. A canal, across the Rabun Gap, would pour 35 miles of smooth water from the little Tennessee into the Tugaloo river, whjle the Cbatuga, the Hiwas see, the 'l'oxaway, ana tne innumerable mountain streams of this well watered region would serve as feeders to maintain the water supply in any desired quantity. In 1873 water was drawn from Black Creek, an affluent of the Tennessee across the gap, to Izell's mills on Cbicken creek, an affluent of the Savannah. The Northwestern States ought to be most urgent for an outlet to the ocean through the Tennessee, Hiwassee, Tugaloo and Savannah rivers. Besides being the shortest and safest and always available, it would bring them directly in front of the mart of the world. The eastern cities should also advocate this outlet, since it would place the vast productions of the Northwest within easy grasp of their coast shipping." Both routes should be the object of the survey of the engineers of the federal government. I have mentioned the above project only by way of digression, the object of the present communication being to call the attention of my neighbors and of the people of the Savannah river to the importance of saving the navigability of their river. VIII The section traversed by the Savannah river is renowned for its splendid , climate, its beautiful sceneries, its healthfulneBS, for the fertility of its < lands, for its adaptibility to cotton and stock raising, as well as to all the cul- ' tures of temperate climates, for its vast resources in timber and miLerals. Endowed by nature with such advantages and being provided by a natural waterway, said section is bound to i become in a near future, one of the jewels of the union. ' It would be a very improvident pol- , icy, nay an acc of inexcusable wanton- ; ?-?afto 4rr\ JKkaw ourou tlin nuvlfyohiliH? nf 1 UCOO IU kUIVTT auwj vuv UW?<gMVl?l?J V* the upper Savannah river upon which 1 the very future of our section depeude bo much. The reopening of the navigation of 1 the upper Savannah river will, indeed, j be the beginning of a new era of pros- : perity not only for the immediate ter- ] ritory lying on each side of the river but for the whole section, and the neighboring towns, villages and cities and the water powers themselves are to reap the largest share in said prosperity. IX To 3um up, Mr. Editor, and according to my views : The upper Savannah river is eusceptible of useful navigation. It constitutes for the territory which it traverses a valuable asset in view of ( the development of its natural as well as its industrial resources. Though the beneficent influence of the railroads built in the neighborhood has been felt, to a certain extent, as far as the river section, said river remains for said section with its entire value as waterway. , The land values following the highways of commerce and commnnica tion, if the upper Savannah river was condemned aud itB navigability destroyed forever, as a consequence said destruction would cause to the lauds of the river section a considerable depreciation which the development of the water powers could never compensate, as they are destined mostly for distant towDS, cities and industries. The dams should be provided with i proper fish ways as so ably exposed by ] ? "-.v Yf.'Tir- Tf.yrT* $4 per day and mileage for not exceeding 20 days. concerning me worK 01 me uwuhjihsioQ Representative Rucker said today: ' The commission will very probably meet either In Anderson or in Augusta between April 10th and April loth. The object of the commission has attracted considerable taH? up and down the Savannah river and the people generally are taking a good deal of in fiffnTitf.- ' -rrrv. ?Yi' r? Representative E. M. Rucker in the interview above reproduced. Locks of sufficient size to satisfy the needs of the upper Savannah river can be constructed at cost moderate enough to not be a hindrance for the development of the powers. The concurrent development of the navigation and of the powers would be advantageous to both navigation and powers. The policy of our section should be to find a plan by which navigation and powers should be developed simultaneously. If it must be admitted that, in its present state, the navigation of the upper Savannah river is not of great importance, it cannot be denied that the ? ? ? ? ? ~?* XAH >4 H f/\ peupje ui ine river aiu cuuucu w mc enjoyment of their little river as well as the people ot the Mississippi are entitled to the enjoyment of their great stream. The humblest citizen's cabin is, before the American institutions, Upon an equal footing with the wealthiest Citizen'? mansion. For the above reasons, the upper Savannah river and its affluents, the Tugaloo and the Seneca rivers, should not be taken out of the list of the navigable waters of the union, unless, at least, a new and thorough examination of said rivers should have been made by the engineers of the federal nnvuminont nn/i thpir rennrf. should (jV.V.Ui^VUV, MUV% ?T" 1 ? conclude in the justification of said action. Further, this year 1908 being a campaign year for representatives of both state and federal, the people will have an opportunity to meet, discuss this matter of the navigability of the upper Savannah river, and to hear the opinions of the candidates on the subject. And it is to be hoped that such discussion, exchange of views and opinions will induce the riparian and adjacent landowners of the ufrper Savannah rjVe'r to undertake, at once, the reopening of its navigation which is ol no vital importance for the future development and prosperity not only ol the river section but of the entire country. Yours respectfully, v Meschine. Mil ford's Locate. Prescription work 1b a specialty with us, Dr. J. R.Power has lew equals and do superiors as a prescriptions, and when It comet from bis bands you will always flDd It o. k. lr every respect. C. A. Mllford & Co. Save your lrult with Wheeler's preserving powder. For ?ale by C. A.'Mllford <S Co: Paints, varnishes and stains In any quantl ty always on hand at C. A. Mllford & Co. If you are In need of a truss you want to gc to Mil ford's di ug store. They can fit yon up to your satisfaction. Seneca stock and poultry food at C. A. Mil ford a Co. _ Japalac and Eenulac always to be found al U. A. aiiiiora ? to, Neuralgia cured in ten minutes with Millord's Neuralgia Powders. Try them. Bold by C. A. Mllford & Co. Promptness is our watchword. Deal with us and you will always get your drugs and other goods within ten minutes. Ask oui customers. They can tell you how we do business. Yours to please, C. A. Mllford & Ck). 8Ncbedale for Dae Went Railroad. Morning train leaves Due West 10:15. The evening train leaves Due West at 5:15. The Southern from Greenville and the Southern from Columbia meet In the morning at Shoals Junction, two miles below Donalds. The Due Westtsaln will take passengers from both these trains. The Southern Trains In the evening, North and South, meet at Hodges, If these are on time the Due West train take* passengers from each of them. It tbey are late It either waits, or runs out to Due West and returns for this service. Passengers can also go out from Due West on morning or evening freight train. Q. B. Burhans Testifies After Four Years. G. B. Burhans, of Carlisle Center, N. Y., wrlte>: "About four years aeo I wrote you stating that 1 bad been entirely cured of a se vere kidney trouble by taking less than two bottles of Koiey's Kidney Cure. It entirely stopped the brick duet sedlmeDt, and pain and symptoms of kidney disease disappeared I am glad to say that I have never had a return of any of those symptom* during the four years that have elapsed aud I am evidently cured to stay cured, and heartily recommend Foley's Kidney Cure to any one suffering from kidney or bladder trouble." P. B. Speed. ' \ Mothers, don't give your baby anytblDg that contains opiates or any other injurious drugs, but Insist on having Dr. Tborntonja 'Easy-Teetber," as It Is the bent medicine on the market for teething babies, and Is absolutely, harmless as It does not contain any opiates or Injurious drugs of any kind. It Is guaranteed un^ier Pure Food and Drugs Act, Guaranty No. 11584. Prloe 25 cents. For aale by McMurray Drug Co. and country merchants; or Eaay-Teether Medlelne Co., Hartwell. Georgia. BcMurrrtj n Locals. Fulton's Renal Compound. Guaranteed. Price 81.00. The MoMurray Drug Co. It cures for good?Fulton's Renal Compound?SI CO. McMurray Drug Co. Your money back If you want It?Fulton's Renal Compound?$1.CO. McMurray Drug Co. If you tblnk you need It set a bottle of Fulton'a Renal Compound. Your money back If you are not pleased. <1.00. MoMurray's. Save your fruit witb Wheeler'a preserving powder, tbe best on <?rtb. Sold by C. A. Milford & Co. Pbone 107. Morse's Locals. Freah ruta baga and turnip need Just In. Good stock of fruit Jars?pints, quarts and balf gallons. Extra Jar taps and rubbers, both white and black. Ice oream freezers?two quarts, three quarts and one gallons. Jello Ice oream powder make a delicious dessert. MlllJ. iBKicg orurrH lor tuuiiuei uw?di/ ???<? . lellloo coal and selling lots of it. * Will have best "Red Ash" egg and nut hard coal and coke early in tne (all. Taking orders now for bard ooal. A good stock of seines still on band. Ice tea season Is now In fall blast. I have the "T" and would like to get rid of it. A good assartment of wood and stone oburns, also extra dashers. I have reoeived my fall stork of grates and fixtures. Can give you a good grate for very little money. Come and see them and get ready for the winter while the weather Is ^ood. Amos B. Morse. Every home with children should have a box of l)r. Thornton's Easy-Teetber In It. A guaranteed remedy for all bowel and stom*ob trouble In teething children. 25 cents. For sale by McMurray Drug Co. and country merchants; or Easy-Teetber Medicine Co., Hartwell, Ga. MUSIC STUDIO. Highent TeHtlmonialg. Prof. Jules G- Huguelet, Organist Methodist Church, AND TKACHER OF Piona, Violin and Organ. Abbeville, S. C. 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Dorn Klrkseys J. H. Brooks Brooks Abbeville. S U? Jan. 1. 1908 REGISTRATION - The attention of the public is called to the Act of the recent Legislature, approved the 24th day of February, 1908, wbich reads as follows : , An Act to Provide for the Re-Enrollnient and Registration of the Qualfied Electors of this State During the Year 1908, and to Provide Comi pensatiou for the Supervisors of Registration. Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, That the Supervisors of Registration in each County of. the State are required to re-enroll all the qualified electors in this State during the | year 1908. Sec. 2. That the same time the said Supervisors shall register all persons who may make application therefor ' and who may be entitled thereto. Sec. 3. That for the purpose of such enrollment and registration the said Supervisor shall keep the books of registration open at the several county reat? every day (Sundays excepted), between the hours of nine a. m. and six p. m., during the months of July and August, 1908; and in addition thereto, they shall attend, during the munth of September, 1908, at least one day in each township, in their respective Counties, of which at least ten day's notice shall be given by advertisement in a newspaper published in the County ; and in Counties containing fifty thousand inhabitants they shall attend in each city, town, or industrial community, containing three hundred or more inhabitants, at least r\r\e\ Hon nnnn oSmilop nnflnu Ppa. vided, That the provisions of this Section sball only apply ti the re-enrollmentand registration for the year 1908. > Bee. 4. Tbat lor the purpose of said re-enrollment the Secretary of State shall furnish the Supervisors of Registration with all the necessary books, and the sum of five hundred dollars shall be appropriated for supplying said books. Sec. 5. Tbat the Supervisors of Registration shall each receive for their services, during the year 1908, the sum of two hundred dollars, to be paid by the Stpte quarterly, as other State officers are paid: except in the Counties of Anderson, Charleston, Greenville, Sumter, urangeDurg, mcniano, wnere they sball each receive two hundred and fifty dollars for the year 1908: Provided, That in Spartanburg County they shall receive this year three hundred dollars, to be paid as above provided; that, after the year 1908, the Supervisors of Registration shall each receive fifty dollars per annum in off years and one hundred dollars in general election years: except in the above named Counties, where they shall each receive seventy-five dollars per annum in off years, and in general election years they shall receive two hundred dollars each per annum, in- ' eluding the County of Spartanburg. Sec, G. All Acts or parts of Acts inconsistent with this Act be, and the same are hereby, repealed. Approved the 24lh day of February, A. D. 1908. All persons having business in the matter of registration will call on the Chairman, W. C. bherard, in the store of E. R. Thomson on the public square. W. C. Rherard, Chairman. A. F. Calvert, R. H. Armstrong, Board of Registration. We have the store, we have the goods, we have the clerks. Pnnne 107. and tuals all you have to do, C. A, Mllford & Co. Huyler's ! Huyler's ! YeH, Huyler's. We double our orders almoit every week. Trade 18 Increasing. Goods always tresh. C. A. Mllford <fc Co. Fountain syringes, hot water bottles, Ice bag*, in fact anything you want In the rubber goods Hue can be bad at the up-to-date pharmacy of C. A. Mllford & Co, V '' " ; :r ~ v n ' i.ii-'i.m-. --.Yrrw r.irtiii' > JUS1] A LARGE S Silverware n?i m UUt VJT1 Hand Pa \ If you are in ne ents of any des to your into We have W. E. J| , THE Jj /Summer E: 1 . ? So ut heri . Round trip Summer Excu tain resort points are now on i ly reduced rates. Tickets goo Asheville, Waynesville, Hen Sky;" Lake Toxaway and t now in their glory. Apply to Southern Railwi J. L. MEEK, Asst. Gen. Pass. Agent. Atlanta, Ga. / miasm State, County at President: ViceF. E. HARBISON. P. 1 Board of Direotoi Visanska, J. H. DuPre, R. M. Hadd< Clinkscales, C. C. Gambrell. We soliol yonr bnsiness it safely am We are in pos?..ion to make you when placed in Otii* Savingi ========================= I v T. EDGAF ANDEI ROOFING AND ] Guttering. Ventilators, Skyli) Cresting, Ridge Capping, Gra Mill and Repair Work a Speci ; i The Famous Kel? ... Phone or ^ J. W. SIGN ABBEY] Office under tt Is well equipped in his line of bu Caskets ranges from the cheapest to t His funeral car is a fine one. Air tij the old brick vault and which is muc side casket. Drop couch rackets. C Phone 88 tF"? Tiioi IS CO See about a] and keep coo W. N. T SCHOOI Tablets I] General Scl Speed's E ' ' ' " " - ' ' ' ' < ' ..; ; ' '* _j "FTjg D IN! HIPMENI OF 9 ^ ass, | inted China. ied of Wedding Pj*es- ' cription it will be erest to see us. ! the Goods. '.V OHNSON. - / EWELER. 'J <cursion Rates .. <m VIA,.. ' vfl , [? Railway. i ' :~' i rsion Tickets to Seashore and Moun- 4 sale via Southern Railway at greatd returning until October 31st, 1908. / . o.onville, in the "Land of the he Beautiful Sapphire Country," ay for rates, tickets, etc. J. C. LUSK-, Div. Pass. Agent, Charleston, S. C. id City Depository. President: Cashier: *. SPEED. J. E. DuPBE. s : F. E. Harrison, p. B, Speed, G. A. on, W. B. Moore, W. P. Greentf, J. F. ' A ' and are prepared to handle fl AAniuu>Fa(ifalv. loans, and to pay interest on deposits, s Department. i ARCHER, tsoiv, s.>c. METAL WORKERS-- . _____ ' mAM ' '.iffy ghts, Conveyors, Comic Finials, vel Stops, Gasoline Tanks, Cotton alty. or H?-?f Air Fnrnt)(>pfl. Frlte for Prices.... j * I Fuperal Director. :lle, s. o. 16 Eureka Hotel. fiinefs. His complete stock of Coffins and be finest. Burial Robes always on band. ;bt water-proof sleel vaults which replaces :h more reliable. Metal lined cases for in'barges reasonable and service acceptable. W. SIGrKT. r TIME I MING! I i Electric Fan 9 homson. I tu j BOOKS I Pencils I ak I tool Supplies. 3 'rug' oiort;. a I