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TO THINK OWN SELF BE TRUE AND IT MUST FOLLOW AS THE NIGHT THE DAY, THOU CANS'T NOT THEN BE FALSE TO ANY MAN. NEW SERIES, NO. ?.-VOXiUMH XJLIX.-NO. IO. Oconee The Town of Walha! and Solid De veli The Tho Founding of Walhalla. Tho town of Walhalla WOK founded nearly lifty years ago. On Decem ber 24th, 1840, Kev, Joseph. Grisham, who resided in our Bister town of West Union, sold to C. F. Sccbn, .lohn A. Wagoner, Claus Bulwiuklo, T. IC. Ilcncklo and Jacob Schroder, as TriiBtcos of thc German Coloniza tion Society, of Charleston, S. C., 17,809 acres of land, situate in tho western portion of Picken? District., The juico paid was $27,000. Tho town of W al halla was located by the officers of tho Colonization ?Society ??ear tho western boundary of theil' purchase. Tho first house within tho corporate limits was built by the lato Doidrioh Biemann in tho year 1 Sf)I. It was an old-fashioned log cahin land occupied thc site of the large two-story frame building, which was afterward known for many years ns Diematings Hotel. It was not long until thc arrival of other pioneer settlers from tho Fatherland, and this soon became a distinctive Ger man colony. Oilier houses of primi tivo design were erected, principally along Main street. In the course of time moro substantial houses were built, and, by reason of thc natural contour, tho town developed along the gently undulating ridge, from cast to west. Titus early did Wal halla become known as tho "Shoe string Town" because of the unusual h ugill of its one street. This, how over, cannot bc said of it any longor, for it lins steadily grown until its width and length arc about equal. Tho business houses, though, arc located on Main stied, which is known far and near ns ono of the most beautiful streets thal any city or town can boast of. There was a steady i ii ll u x of Ger man immigrants, who, by habits of industry and economy, soon became a prosperous and contented people. Tho Bite selected by them for build ing the town lies six miles south of Stump-house Mountain, a spur of thc great Hine Ridge range. Thc town was nob established with an idea of being the County seat ; but when Dickons District was divided, in I SUS, into Oconce and Piukens Coun ties, Walhalla was selected as the capital of Oconee County, lt has been " "'utained by actual survey tobe v.. lin at least two miles of tho geographical centre of thc county. Tho word "Walhalla*' is borrowed from Scandinavian mythology and signifies "Paradise of tho Gods," or a place of rest and refreshment. Wc think tho town is appropriately named, and that tho 11:11110 expresses only what Walhalla really is-nn "Hi place of sweet rest. No town j ,ta'nll our Southland enjoys a morel Ijightlul, refreshing and health pingclimate tho year around. Thc town, originally settl-.d by .y Gormans, remained almost k.sivcly a Gorman o> h m un i ty fifteen years. AOei' thc !' House was c&iUilished there was a gradual influx ?American citizens. Thc two nalities wert! on tho nest, of from tho first, and il was not until they were about equal in tier, Thc addition of native ricans was agreeable to thc Ger .S"lll,,v., vhet ./.-1 4~ rs!-: ?!. if?blluk ? %.? LU to.li noll uv/ U11C1 mil iW^ 4<efations with their new \-H.'< Til is mixing and inlorming of American anti ( ?crinan cili gradually resulted in American the habits and customs of the lc. In a short time, tho diffor of nationality was known prill [lly in name. Nearly all of the ;inal settlers have passed away, their wholesome ?niluenoo rc Their descend an ts may another language, but] still maintain habits of and economy which ?11 the run make any people pros bus and happy. [Valhalla's population in now about thousand (Ive hundred. She ?bers many progress!vo citizens nig her inhabitants, wir from r to year, increase her lu nncss, iguralo new ontorpriscM and ?eve success. The Old Hine Rid so Tunnel, [long in the fifties tho Hine Kid go hoad Company attornptod to cut jnnol through Stump-house Moutl lj The project, was abandoned U 'v,! ; breaking <?111 ol' t he civil 1 lS?iS ?ul not until exoil jJ&toT a mile had boen through solid rock. I?'rom and Her la?~Settled by the Ger )pment-An Important Men Who Do Its Busi tho mouth of this Inigo tunnel issues a stream of limpid wator, olear as crystal. As tho water ripples down the mountain side othor streams unito willi it, and about a mile from tito tunnel it plunges over a rocky preci pice, falling ono hundred feet. This is thc beautiful Issaquona Falls, finned in song and story. Thc alti tude of Issaquona Falls is six hun dred feet above that of Walhalla. This wator could be utilized at com paratively small cost, as tho natural source of supply ia so far abovo tho level of ibo town. A plan is in con templation for bringing thc- water to Walhalla for both domestic and manu facturing purposes. It is estimated by competent engineers that tho sup ply is sufficient to furnish all tho water required for public and private uso, with a surplus of ono hundred horse-power, which could bo used for generating electricity. It is believed that the near future will witness tho utilization of this natural sourco, which constitutes one of our peculiar advantages. Thc construction of electric lights and water-works con ! stitutes probably tho next business enterprise to bo undertaken by our citizens. Their completion will mark a new epoch in the history of tho town. lier Churches and Schools. The religious denominations arc well represented in Walhalla. There are live Protestant denominations, which own substantial church build ings. The churches, with their pas tors, arc as follow? : Lutheran, Kev. J. (J. Schaid ; Methodist, Kev. J. L. Daniel; Presbyterian, Kev. lt. L. Bogers; Baptist, l?ev. II. B. Fant; Episcopal, Kev. J. I), McCul lough. The educational facilities of Wal halla are excellent. There are three schools. Miss Kate Stock, princi pal of the Walhalla Select School, is a competent teacher. She is a gradu ate of 1 Iagerstown Seminary, of tho class of 1880. Shebas been engaged in teaching over ?' .ce, and has taught here for the past six years. Her work in the school-room is excellent. Miss Ida McCullough is principal of a well-regulated school for girls and .small boys. She is a lady of fine culture and a teacher of large expe rience. She is an accomplished musician and instructor of music. Prof. J. M. Moss is principal of a school for boys. He is a graduate ol* Welford College, of the clans of 1 St) I. Since graduation lie has given himself to teaching. I Ie has taught successfully here and elsewhere. TII?H is his third term in Walhalla, and ho coud nets a large school, giving satis faction to his patrons. With these 'Ince schools the educational advant ages afforded tin; town and surround ing community ave equal to those enjoyed by any town of similar size in the State. Her Hotels. Thero arc two hotels, conducted by W. li. Hester and II. I). A. Bie mann respectively. Mr. Hester is manager of the house formerly known as I hem an n's Hotel, on Main street. Mr. Hester came to Walhalla on September I, 1807, and lensed from Mr. J. I). Vernor tho large building on Main street, known since thc early .lays of tho town as Hiemann's Hotel. Ho changed the name to Walhalla Hotel, hy which it is now famed far and near as a popular resort. Ho means to serve the public thc ap proaching season in the very best style, and will spare neithor time nor pains to jilease his guests. He is a native of Coonee, having boen born near Retreat, but when a small boy his father, Abraham Hester, moved to I 'tokens County. Ho resided there until October, 180G, when ho moved to Westminster and assumed charge of a hotel there. Mrs. Hester still retains control of that house, and Mr. Nester gives his personal supervision to thc Walhalla Hotel. Ho is a genia) gentleman and has made many friends since he located herc. Mr. II. 1). A. Biemann conducts the Biemnnn House, on Faculty Hill, ivuth hotels are within easy reach of the depot, and the proprietors spare no pains in caring for tito comfort of their guests. The traveling public find excellent entertainment hero. Livery and Feed Stahlen. There are two livery stables. Mr. T. K. Alexander has recently built new stables on Spring street, where he keeps a t horough equipment of horses and vehicles for tho livery People. mans-Steady Growth Business Center, ness. I'business. I Io was a successful mer. obant for sevoral years, but recently Sold his stock of merchandise to Messrs. W. J. Schroder & Co., who continuo in business at thc old stand. Mr. Aloxander has a numbor of now and fancy vohioles and sovoral horses of fine spood. Ho is pre pared at all times to accommodate tho traveling public, and can supply all demands mado upon him, either day or night. Mr. VV. T. Potts is tho successor of Ilollcinan & Son in tho livery busincBH. I Io is an enterprising citi zen -"?f Highlands, ?N'. C. His onorgy and cntcrpriso induced him to iden tify himself largoly with Walhalla. Accordingly ho purchased tho livory business of Ilollcinan ?fe Son in tho fall of 1897. Ho koopa paco with the very best in Herring thc public. Tho well-known firm of Ilolloman & Son waa engaged in thc livery business for several years. Since thc sale of this branch of their business they havo carried a full lino of vohioles, harness, bridles, saddles, etc. Mr. J. W. Ilolloman, senior mombor of thc linn, is well known to the people of the County and State. He served the people of Oconco as County Treasurer for many years. Ho is tho present Master of thc Court of Common Fions, and makes a caroful and cfiiciont ofliccr. He has also served aa Judge of Probate. Ho baa twice been elected Mayor of thc town of Walhalla. Mr. F. S. Hollc mau is a young man of fine business qualifications. Thc business of thc linn receives bia personal attention, They do a splendid business and can sell you anything, from tho ??IICHI carriage or phteton down to a chea] bridle or hamcstring. A Splendid Cotton MUK The Walhalla Cotton Milla ia th? largest and most important bushiest enterprise within tho corporate limits In 181)5 a joint stock company was formed by local subscribers A eli arter was obtained fron thc Secretary of State with an au thorned capital of $75,000.' Tin charter lias B?IICC been amended allowing an hiere se of thc capita atock to $150,000. Tho product o thc mill is the finest quality of sheet ing. Mr. J. 1). Vernor ia presiden of the company, and baa been eve since its organization. Thc board o directora is composed of J. 1). Vcr ncr, C. W. Pitchford, S. I?. Demi) Wm. J. Stribling, J. W. Hollemai A. P. Cris]), i). Oelkcrs and W. A Strother. Tho oapaoty of tho mil will probably be doubled in tho nea future. Thia can bc done with vcr liUle coat additional to the pinchas of machinery. In tho present mi building, there ia considerable uiioc cupicd Moor apace, which can 1J utilized for placing now machinery. Uer Hanking Facilities. Walhalla is supplied with splendi banking facilities. Mr. J. 1). Verne banker, baa been a resident of Wa 'halla ever since tho fall of 1870. II waa finit engaged in the mercantil business with Mr. J. Caleb ('arte Ho then engaged in inerchandisin with Mr. W. J. Stribling, now < Westminster. Tho Walhalla lian was organized and chartered Marc 17, 1875. The late Samuel Lo vi nf good, father-in-law of Mr. Vornc waa elected president, J. J, Norto vice-president, and W. C. Ervi cashier. Tho hoard of directora we Samuel Lovinggood, J. J. Norton, 1 A. Thompson, J. W. Stribling, J. ] Mickler, I). Riemann and John > Shelor. This bank did business f threo years and closed April 18, 187 Tho stockholders dissolved thc cc porationon account of tho usury I ai reducing the rate of interest, it w succeeded by Lovinggood ? Ervi j who continued tho business aa partnership until dissolved by t dcatli of Mr. Lovinggood, on Novoi her ll, 1879. Thc firm then boom Ervin Sc Vernor, and continued un January 1, 1881, when Mr. W. Ervin ?old Ilia intoreat in tho bu ncaa to Mr. J. I). Verncr. Sin that time, Mr. Verncr baa owned a conducted the hank individually. ] bank in thc State enjoya a botl credit or aervca ita customers a tho business publie morosatisfnetori Although doing business in his o' name, and without a charter, ho 1 always enjoyed a splendid credit, a bia financial standing in bankj ci rolos ia of tho vory highest ord I Mr. Vornor ia tho largeat individ taxpayer in Ooonoo County, ano1 hoi is ono among tho leader? of ontprpriso I in our midst. For tho post tinco years ho has givon his timo and atten tion to tho disohargo of the respon sible duties of President of Walhalla Cotton Mills without asking or receiv ing a cont of salary. To him moro than any other man is duo tho suc cess of the mill. Under his wiso administration the mill is euro to provo a successful enterprise Already tho town baa boon largely benefited by its establishment, and greater good will acoruo thorofrom in thc future. Mr. Vernor is public spirited and enterprising and always lends his support to whatever is deemed best for his town and county. Ho has dono much for tho up-building of Walhalla. Ho is assisted in tho bank by Mr. W. L. Vernor as cashier. Merchants and Druggists. Tho mercantile brigade of Wal halla consists of tho C. W. Pitchford Company, tho Cartor Merchandise Company, C. W. Bauknight, C. M. hn\a, W. J. Schroder & Co., G. A. Norman, Holleman Ab ?Son, M. W. Wright, Mrs. E. M. Cud worth, Hr. D. ii. Darby, Dr. J. W. Bell, ]). Oelkors, W. O. Whitc,Wilmot Smith, J. E. Hendrix, W. II. Reeder, Abram Naggaro, Smith Brothers, J. .J. Ansel, A. Fisohesser, II. C. Busch and J. T. Wilson. Prosperous and progressive merchants cnn always be known by tho advertisements of their business methods. W o make brief mention of those who believe in tho liberal uso of printer's ink. Their success demonstrates tho cor rectness of their business methods. This will bo recognized from the more mention of their names. Ten years ago Mr. C. W. Pilch ford entered into thc mercantile busi ness on his own account with a lim ited capital. Ile had served an ap prenticeship of many years in the store of tho lato J. P. Mioklcr, having clerked for him from early boyhood, After leaving tho employ of Mr Mickler he established a business ol his own, to which ho gave his undi vided attention, observing Btrici business principles. His trade grew steadily from the first. His stool was constantly increasing and lm success soon became an assured fact His customers have always been sat isiied with his dealings, which an acknowledged to bo honest and up right. His business increased ii volume and popularity, and within ? few years ho occupied a most envia ble position in his town and county Fifteen months ago Messrs. S. N Pitchford, W. D. Moss and G. M Ansel, who had clerked for him, bc came members of thc firm. A join stock company was organized, will a capital of $10,000 for mercantil purposes, and a charier obtainci under tho name of the C. W. Pitch ford Company. They carry ? larg and varied .stock of dry goods, nc lions, shoes, groceries, hard war? agricultural implements, and, ? short, everything that can bo ex pectcd of a first class-store of gem ral merchandise. They are all aol ively engaged in thc business, an arc assisted by Mr. Mack Nevill as Bnlcsman. The annual velum of their business ranges from $46,00 to $50,000. Il is continually ii creasing, and they have recently d< oidod to build a large and liandson brick store. The old building lu been torn down and the work < excavating is now going on, for la; ing thc foundation of a largo tw( story building. When completed, will bc ono of tho handsomest ?ton to 'oe found in tho up-country. The Carter Merchandise Campar is also a corporation, having bec organized and chartered in 1896 wit a capital of $25,000. Il has tu branch business houses, one in Wes minster and ono in Walhalla. Tl business at Walhalla is under ll excellent management and supon sion of Mr. II. I. Weaver. M Wcavor is a native of Georgia, lin ing been reared at Voting Hair When only a small boy, he came Westminster and began to clerk thc store of T. N. Carter & Co., pr decossors of thc ('arter Mcrohandi Company. Having spent sovoi years as (derk in the store, ho we to Lexington, Ky., where ho took complete course in a business colley Ho then returned to Wostminst and accepted the position of boo keeper for Ii i M former employers. I remained thoro until January 1 1800, when ho removed to Walha and assumed control of tho busim here, lie ia a most competent nu chant, keeps fully abreast with t times, .md knows how to buy a sell so aa to give his customers t worth of their money. He is al assisted in tho conduct of t business hy Messrs. William I Novillo, Jr., fl. G, Jayuos and E. P. Hutchison as saloBmon, and Miss Gussie Hollotnnn ns book-koeper. Ho does a largo business, ranging annually from $46,000 to $50,000. Mr. C. M. Nield is nuothor wide awake merchant. Ho is a native of Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. He came to Amorioa in 1871. He resided in Florida until 1884, when ho ct st his lot with tito pcoplo of Wall alla. In 1886 ho formed a partnership with Mr. F. E. Harrison, under tho nnmo of Nield A Harrison, and did a successful business for eight years. Ho then sold his inter est to Mr. Harrison and opened Nicld's HotA For five vonra he kept a most popular house, but went out of tiro business tho first of . this year. 1 lo recently bought tho mer cantile business of Mr. K. O. Wright and now carries a varied stock of general merchandise Ho rcccivcH a handsome share of tho publie patron age and is assisted by Miss Fannie Maxwell as an accommodating clork. The people of Walhalla always ox tend a cordial wclcomo to mon of snell sterling worth as Mr. Nield. lie lias become thoroughly identi fied with our people, and is ono of us in every sense of the word. Mr. C. W. Bauknight is ono of "Valhalla's most successful young merchants. Ho is a son of the lato J. S. Bauknight and inherits a largo part of his father's business tact. Ho com ploted Iiis educat ion at Oxford, Qa. Soven years ago, whon only eighteen years of age, ho began busi ness on his own account with a small capital. Hy close attention and in domitable perseverance lie long since achieved success, and ranks along thc side of our very best business men, Last year lie erected ono of thc handsomest brick stores in tho county, which is lilied by a largo stook oi first-class goods. His example hat inspired others to follow suit. In the near future wo shall doubtless have a solid block of brick stores Mr. Bauknight is a progressive inor chant and deserves much attheh.nnli of tho public. Ile is ably assisted bj his brother, Mr. John E. Bauknight as salesman. Mr. M. W. Wright, another o Wallialla's young merchants, is i native of Pickens County. Wlici quito a yoting man he went to Pied mont, S. C., and entered thc employ of J. H. Marshal & Co., as clerk lie remained there for six years am afterwards carno to Walhalla. Ii 189G ho formed a partnership wit! Iiis brother, Mr. K. O. Wright, am for one year they did a general mer chandiso business as K. O, Wrigh it Uro. Thc firm was dissolved las year and ho began business on hi own account. Ile conducts astriotl cash store and does a good businesi His customers get value received fe their money. His brother, Mr. h' O, Wright, has been a substantif merchant here for several years. II is now completing a handsome noi ?iori' and contemplates opening new stock of goods in the near fi ture. Mr. W. J. Schroder is ono of til youngest merchants of our town, ht he docs a good business. Ho attainc his majority only a few months ag but ho bad spent several years i clerk in the store of Mr. T. E. Ale: auder. He recently bought the bun ness of Mr. Alexander, and is no conducting it under thc firm nan of W. J. Sohroder & Co. Ile is young niau of fine business qualii cations, exemplary habits and gre industry. We predict for him a su ccssfui career. Mr. G. A. Norman holds forth tho old Norman stand, lio cerri?n varied stock of houso-furnishii goods, to which is added a largo BU ply of seeds, and incidentally a Iii of drugs. He is a son of the late 1" A. E. Norman and inherits a fi share of Iiis father's ability and pi sovorence. He is a pleasant gc ntl man with whom to deal. He enjo tho confidence and patronage ninny customers. Tho millinery emporium of Wi balla is conducted by Mrs. E. I ('lulworth. In I8?I7 ?ho purchasi the business from Mrs. J. M. Mt rick. ?Sho carries a full nssortmo of choice goods, and 'uer store if popular resort for the goutier st She is assisted by Misses Rosa Nc man and Julia Keels Maxwoll. Mr. II. C. Busoh has been in bu ness for eight years. Ho is ai ti ve of Oconee. When twenty-o years old hu went to Cliarlcstc and spent fivo years in thc empl of Wm. Mappus (Jo. as salcBini He then went to Columbia and v with Hahonioht two years. In li ho returned to this place, and bop business. Ile opened a store of s plo nnd fancy groceries,fruits, notio etc., iblfponnootion with Iiis bake Ho has also made money buying and Bolling poultry and eggs. Ho is a young man of great onorgy, who givos ?loso attention to business. Mr. W. H. Hooder first ongnged in tho morenntilo business boro in 1894. Ho was sonior mombor of tho firm of Roedor & Wright, tho junior mombor being Mr. K. O. Wright. Tho partnership lasted for six months and was dissolved by consent. Mr. Reeder then engaged in business on his owii account, and has Met with re markable success. Ho invested only n small amount of money, but lins m ado a living, and quadrupled his stock in value. Ho deals in gro en-?es, notions and general merchan dise. Ho is a nativo ot Ooonec, hav ing boen born and reared in tho South Union neighborhood. His father, tho lato Jamos Roedor, re moved to High Falls and Mr. Roodor o''mo boro from there. Ho is a solid business man and is boro to stay. To show that tho town pre sents attractions to foreigners, wo cito tho name of Mr. Abram Neggnro, tho Syrian. Ho carno to America from Syria in 1893. Ho located ho^o two y cans ago, and oponed a store of fancy groceries, fruits, notions, jewelry, &o. Ho is making money, and has become a resident. His brothor, Mr. Philip Neggaro, joined him two months ago. Ho carno from Brazil, South America, and will remain in business with his oidor brother. Our people extend a cordial welcome to thom. Mr. James T. Wilson has recently opened a new grocory store. Ho carno from Charleston in 1878. Bo first bought Ibo Cappelmann mill property and resided there for two years. Ho then purchased a tract of land near town and planted a largo vineyard. Bo built a handsome residence, and .?pout several years in tho grape and wino industry. Ho owns valuable property in Charles ton, and is a man of easy means. Ho carries a new stock of fancy groceries, notions, etc., and will do a good business. Mr. 1). Oelkers is our Gorman merchant. Ho does a largo business and nells aliko to everybody. Bc carno to America from Germany in 1870. After spending eight years in Now York and Charleston ho came to Walhalla in 1878. Ho wan not long in deciding to make II?B home herc. Accordingly, he mar ried and sottled down to business Bo has been uniformly successful and has amassed considerable property, Ho carries a full stock of grocoriei and general merchandise. Tho firm of Smith Brothors doet a general merchandise business Messrs. J. I. and G. Q. Smith, mulei firm name of Smith Brothors, bogai business hero in May, 1890, on i small capital. They have gont steadily forward until they carry 1 complete stock. Fast year tho; built a handsome new store, and nov occupy their own quarters. Stapl and f-'uey groceries and a varier stock of gcnoral merchandise fi] their counters and shelves. Mr. J I. Smith gives his personal nttcntio: to tho business. Bc is assisted b Mr. J. C. Langston as salesman. Mr. W. Oldridgo White hogan busi ness March 16th, 1898. Ho is wei known to thc pooplo. For eight ycai he was assistant postmaster, scrvin without interruption under cvor chango of administration. Bo ra thc oilieo for four Ropublieans an ono Democrat, and always gavo th public tho very host service. II carries a stock of family groceric notions, etc. Later ho will add t his stock, and do a general morehai disc business. He is one of our 11101 deserving young men. By closo u| plication, industry and economy 1 is getting a good start, and is bonn to succeed. Mr. Wilmot Smith is a native ? Laurens, S. C. Bo is a son of I) J. B. Smith, of Laurens, and enmirt hero on a visit to his brothor-in-la^ Bov. J. L. Daniel, last Docombor, 1 was not long in hoing impressed wil our town as a business conter. I determined to locate, and opon< his Bt?ro on February 1st, 1898. I carries a stock of staple and fain groceries, crockery, tin and glas ware and stationery. This is li first venture in tho morcantilo worl but ho is well pleased with his sn CQSS thus far. Ho bids fair to hui np an important and lucrativo but noss. As tho latest recruit fro without to our mercantile brigade, 1 receives a cordial welcome. Mr. J. J. Ansel is Walhalla's furn turo dealer and undortakor. I came bern with hi? father, tho ?3 John Ansel, in 1854. His fat li landed in America in 1844, and mr ried Miss Frcdorioka Bauor, of Ph adolphia. Bc spent ton years Charleston, hoforo locating porn i r~ ' ~ ! u?utly lu Vtu??m??u. Mr. John An sel reared a largo family of children, ono son hoing tho subject of this skotoh, another Hon. M. F.-Ansel, of Greenville, S. C., the popular Solic itor of tho Eighth Judicial Circuit. Ho had much to do with building up tho town. Ho manufactured furni ture and collins and did a successful business for many yoars. Ho dc signod and made tho oflico furniture for tho Court House. Tho first tor m of Court for Oconeo bounty was hold in a large hall owned by him, on Main stioot, in 18G9, Judgo James L. Orr presiding. In 1874 Mr. J. J. Ansol built a furniture fac tory on South Broad stroot and manufactured household furniture and collins. Ho afterwards engaged regularly in tho undertaking and furniture business. In thc perform? anco of thc Inst aad ritos for burial of tho dead Mr. Ansel has long min istered to tho wants of tho town and community. His conaidorato deal ings have groatly endeared him to tho hearts of our pcoplo, and, in tho hour of borcavomcnt, it has long been tho custom to apply for needed help to John J. Ansol. Messrs. J. C. Novillo, Jr., J. N. Rutherford, C. A. Burton, YV. II. Barron, and J. T. Ashworth do a commission business in tho salo of fertilizers, cotton seed meal, &c. Dr. D. B. Darby iri DOVTI?'^-prac ticing physician and a druggist. IIo took his medical courso in tho South Carolina University, graduating in 1878. Ho novod to Walhalla in August, 1874, and' located for tho practioo of his profession. Aftor a successful practice of several years ho established a drug business in 1881, which ho has conducted suc cessfully over sinco. Ho carries a full assortment of drugs and medi cines, as well as notions, silver and plato ware. In his storo is to bc found ono of thc largest and hand somest sod? fountains in the State lie is ably assisted in tho business bj his son, Mr. James II. Darby. Dr. J. W. Bell, also, ia a medical practitioner and a druggist. Ile grad anted from Bcllovuo Hospital Col lege, New York, in 1892, with dis Unction. Ho located in Walli al h vor tho practico of medicine in 1893 Ile established a drug business tw< yoars ago, and in this is assisted b; Mr. W. G. Stribling. Ile enjoy tho confidence of tho public, both a a physician and druggist. Ile is fas building up a lucrativo business He has in his store P handsomo sod fountain, and ho soi ves in tho mos approved stylo all kinds of col drinks. Dental Surgeons. Walhalla has two competent der tists-Dr. T. G. C. Fah nos tock an Dr. G. C. Probst. Dr. Fahnostook came to Walhall from Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1875. H mudo the chango ol' residence for tli benefit of his health, and has neve had cause to ruo it. Before leavin his Northern home, ho was advise by somo of his friends that ho wi undertaking a hazardous journey i coining to the "Sunny South." was gently hinted that the "av?r?t Southerner" was an individual wi dovotod tho greater part of his tin to 'Miro eating" and prowling aboi seeking whom ho might devour. I was not deterred hy such friend! advice, for ho came hero in 187 "saw and was conquered." In 18' he bought n farm, "Woodlawn near town, which ho has greatly ii proved and still owns. His heal has long since been fully restore and ho has been engagea in the acti pru co of his profession all the years. Ile continues to havo i abundance, both of health and weall He has recently built a handsoi and commodious dental office on 1 lot on Faculty Hill, which is qui an ornament to tho town. Ile romai here, ho says, because he likes t country, the climate, tho people, ai ho behoves thoro is moro ouLcoi hore than in any section which knows. Dr. G. C. Probst carno hero frc Millogcvillc, Ga., last December, a located for tho practico of di tistry. Ho graduated from thc Ui vcrsity of Maryland, Baltimore, M in 1892, after taking a three yoi dental course. Ho has praotic continuously over since, and is th? oughly up in hin profession, Ho 1 purohaseda house and lot on Facu Hill and has become a permain resident. Ho is fast establish i himself in a lucrativo practico. Tho Legal Fraternity. Col. R. A. Thompson and Ma S. P. Dondy aro tho senior memh of the Walhalla bar. They onto; tho practice here in J.871. Coi. It. A, Thompson was Comn [stonor in Equity for Bickens Dish ) Royal makes the foot! pure, wholesome and dellcloua. for fifteen years prior to 1808. While performing tho duties of Oom missionor ho gnvo his spare timo to tho study of law. Ho waa a most officient ofliccr, and held his commis sion until the oflico was abolished upon tho division of Pickons District into Pickons and Ooonoo oountios. Soon after his admission to thc har, ho formed a partnership with tho lato Samuel McGowan. Tho part nership continued until 1879, when Gon. McGowan Avas elected Asso ciate Justice of the Supremo Court. In 1880, Col. Thompson formed a partnership with Wells & Orr, under tho ftjm. namo of Wells, Orr & Thompson. In-1884 II. T. Jaynes, . Esq., became^ ny momber of the firm. Tho now firm did a BucccBsful law practico until 1891, when it was dissolved by Col. Orr's retiring from the practioo to engage in other business. Col. Thompson then formed a partnership with J. II. Karlo and J. A. Mooney, under tho firm name of Earle, Mooney & Thompson. This firm was dissolved in 1805 by thc election of Gen. Earlo as Circuit Judge, and Col. Thompson has practiced alono since that time. Of his record ns a newspaper man wo need not speak. Ho has boen pro? prietor and editor of tho KKOWKK COURIER for forty-five years. On April 1st, 1898, he sold his interest in tho paper to J. W. Shelor, Esq. Col. Thompson is a genial gontloman, has an extensivo knowledge of tho law, and enjoys tho confidence of a respectable clientage. As a counsel lor ho has always been found safo, conservative .and roliablo. Both by inclination and training he is a civil lawyer, preferring to devoto his at tention to the principles of equity jurisprudence. II. A. H. Gibson, Esq., was admit ted to tho bar by the Supremo Court in January, 1880. Ho hold tho oflico of Trial Justice several years prior thereto and gave his spare tune to the reading of law. His strong common senso and good . judgment have always rendered him a safo counsellor, lie has devoted him self to the practice over since. Ile is serving his third term as Mayor, and makes a most capable oilicor. Tho firm of Strihling ?fe ITorndeu was formed on January 8d, 1898, tho partners being Major Wm.. J. Strih ling and E. L, Ilerndon, Esq. Major Strihling was a student of Newberry College, from which ho graduated in 1870, after spend ing three years in taking his course. Ho then entored tho law office of tho late Judge J. J. Norton and gave himself to thc study of law for two years. Ho was called to thc bar in 1879. His first partner ship was with thc hito Judge J. S. Cothran. After two years tho firm was dissolved and ho formed a part nership with Col. Norton. This firm enjoyed a lucrative business and continued until tho elevation of Col. Norton to tho Bench in 1880. A partnership was then formed between Maj. Strihling and E. L. Horn don, Esq., winch lasted for two years. In 1890, tho firm of Strih ling ?lis Shelor was established, and did a successful business for six years. In 1890, a partnership was formed between Judgo Norton and Maj. Strihling undor tho firm namo of Norton So Strihling. This partnership' continued until tho death of Judgo Norton in June, 1890. Sinco that timo Maj. Strihling has practiced alono until tho formation of the recent partner ship with Mr. Horn don. Maj. Strih ling represented Oconee County in thc House of Representativos during tho session of 1888 and 1884, and was also a rnomber of tho Constitu tional Convention of 1895. Ho is an all-round lawyer of fino ability. Ho knows how to handle both law and faots HO as to mako a strong presen tation of a case to Court and jury. E. lt. Ilorndon, Esq., is to tho "manor born" and is another son of whom Oconeo may bo proud. lils early training was obtained in tho coNci.unm? ON FOUKTH PACJIS,