Keowee courier. (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, December 29, 1898, Image 3

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FANCY __G English Walnuts,'Pecans, Almond* ono wants, Cali and lot mo put up a pou Oranges will bo fourni lu quantities JuBtrooolvod a frosh lot of Soudo tracto. Call and lot mo sond you somo fo Macoaroni aud Dakors Cbocolato. Don't forgot that I Soil llookor's Ik : : A Few Notions Left--To Shoes, Jeans and Calicoe; IKP-GIVK MK A CAJJL AND I WU Yours Roi Now Year Resolutions. A now loaf I'll turn ovor, No moro TU "tako for mino" Tinco (lngorsof old "Ovorholt," Or ?'on a glass of wiuo. My mcorsobaum pipo-I bid to thoo A long and fond furowoll; Tho friend that thou hast boon to mo No tonguo can ovor toll. And UiOU, too, dainty olgarotto, Of fairest Cairo mako, Thy perfumed kiss is not for mo, Although my hoart should broak. Farowoll to lovoly womon; Shu. also, I'll O80how, Tho thought is bittor uuto mo Aa alooa, myrrh, or ruo. There aro most potent reasons Why 1 thus BOlf-abnogato, Foi tho next llvo years, at Sing Sing, I'll bo working for tho Stato. M;\ Ooorgo Maxw .1 visiting in Co lumbia this wook. Miss Aimio Vernor, of Converso Col logo, is at homo for tho holiday vacation. Mr. W. L. Gibson, of Columbia, re turned to his post of duty Tuosday morn ing. Mr. W. L. Vernor spout tho holidays in Trenton, S. C., with relativos and friends. Mr. lt. A. Ervin, of Atlanta, is spend ing tho holidays with his fathor, Gen, W. F. Ervin. Mrs. Gcorgo Seaborn, of Atlanta, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Holloman. Mr. 1). A. Smith, Jr., spout tho holi days at Abbeville, S. C., among rotativos and friends. Mr. J. J. Norton, of Groonwood, is visiting his mother and othor relatives near Walhalla. Mr. W. H. Puokhabor, of Charleston, ls visiting his father-in-law, Mr. li. H. Brandt and family. Misses Fannie Maxwell and Carrie Keith loft Sunday afternoon on their Washington trip. Miss Nottio Gibson returned to Groon villo, Tuesday, to bo with her sister, Mrs. J. M. 11 ut ellison. Miss Kotta Sttton, of Pendlotori, is visiting her undo and aunt, Major and Mrs. S. 1*. Dendy, and family. Mr. J. W. Wester and I \mily, of Moun tain Host, spent the Christmas holidays visiting relatives in Greenville. Miss Hoxie Russell, accompanied by her brothers, Kibble and S. T., is visiting rolativos in Greenville this wonk. There will bo a mooting of tho Board of County Commissioners at Walhalla Court House next Monday, January 2d. Mrs. F. C. Hitter has moved to town and is occupying tho dwolling portion of her new brick building on Main street? Mr. W. E. Seaborn, of Atlanta, spent tho Christmas holidays in Walhalla among homo fulks and his many frionds. Miss Corrio Phlnnoy, of Williamston Foinalo Collego, is ?ponding tho Christ mas vacation with lier parents, in West Union. Qo to Ciaudo Eittlo & Co., Westmins ter, S. C., for your dry goods, shoes, hats, grocories, A c. They will save you money. Miss Anna Tcrhuno, of Converso Col logo, is visiting her mother, Mrs. II. I'. Torhuna, and family, and her friends, during tho holidays. Mr. Newton Erskine, of Hose Hud, Texas, is visiting rolativos and frionds in tho county during tho holiday season. Ho will remain some ton days. Notice F. II, Carter's special offoj in boots, shoes, cloaks, overcoats, mackin toshes, A-c. Ito is also carrying a com plote line of lire-works. Mr. .lohn H. Dendy, of tho South Caro lina University, of Columbia, spent tho Christmas holidays with his paronts, Major and Mrs. S. P. Dendy. Mr, Ned MoCollough, of tho Third Engineering Corps, U. S. V., Camp Ma con, Ga., spent Monday and Tuesday in Walhalla visiting relatives and friends. (Jai ler A. Co., Walhalla, will sell you goods for tho cash at very close prices. They also would appreciate your promptness in calling at once and paying ol? your accounts. On last Monday night the customary Christmas tree exorcises were held at t he Lutheran church. It was quito an inte resting occasion, especially for tho young peoplo, who received numerous present?. M. W. Coleman A- Co. want their money. Have you paid thom ? Your guano note and account are duo. They are going to wind up all th | ..?es and accounts this fall. Soe to your interest. Mr. Davo Strot her, of Wofford Collego, and Miss Nannie Strother, of Converse College, are spending tho holidays with their paronts in West Union. They are always heartily welcomed by a host of frionds. Coroner J, L. Hoggs has recently moved from tho S tr i hiing placo, on Con nel oas crook, to tho Sponcor Stoogall placo on the Hine Hid go Railroad. His post ollico address is now Seneca instead of Richland. All notes and accounts due M. W. Coleman A Co. must bo settled this fall. We cannot and will not carry them any longer. We lot you have tho goods and 'tis but ri}{ht for you to pay for them. Wo must have our money. M. W. Col.KMAN & CO. Mr. W. C. Ervin, of Chicago, is in Wal halla this week visiting his father, (Sen. W. F. Ervin, and family. His many friends are delighted to see him looking BO well. Ile paid us an appreciated call Wednesday afternoon. Hov. J. L. Mullinix and family are moving to Central, S. C., where they will make thoir homo during Ids pastor ate of tho West J'iel.ens circuit. We oom mond thom to the good pooplo among whom thoir lot has been cast. Mr. .John (?alias, of Waco Texas, is visiting hi? father, Mr. J. M. Jallas, and family of West Union, He has many friends who are glad to welcome him b?clf among us. Ile will extend his visit, a ?bort while into the new year. Mr. and M's. M. A. Dean and Mrs. T. A. Ratliffo, of Anderdon, aro spending tho holidays ju Walhalla, visiting their relatives, Mr. and Mrs. N. li, Fant and family. Mr. Ratliffo is passing tho time ju Norfolk, Va., and in North Carolina. Mr. A. Rao Dendy, of Charlotte, N. C., fa visiting his father, Mr. S. K. Dendy, and family, during the holidays. He is holding a responsible position with tho South oro Hants Company, of Charlotte Wo wish him every sucrosa in his now homo. W. li. J ay noa, Ksq., of Washington, D. C., made a brief visit to his parents nt Richland and brothers at Walhalla, Mon day and Tuesday, Jin was looking well and talked with interest about the poli tical situation as viewed ?'roi? tfio Na tion's capitol. At tho turkey shooting near Walhalla ?rn Monday last some good marksman* r/\ip was displayed. All tho fowls were murdered to tho /juopn's taste. After Mio target shooting for prjzOS waa over a medium si/.ed row was indulged in by A number Of snorts. Several poi sons were moro or less hurt-uo.no seriously. Oh, it was glorious! RO rv cr niro v> LI. rv i co. and Brazil Nuts-fresh ami cheap as any nd for you, mixod or plain, at my store and I can ploaso you in prloe. r's and Crano's taroon aud Vanilla Ex r to flavor tho ** X urns Pie." lokwhoat and Maplo Syrup. Go at. Your Ow? Price. ton Seed Meal and Hulls. A* GUARANTEE SATISFACTION.,d?3 ?pootfully, O-. JAYNES. - 800 Jas. II. Barby's bffor for twouty days ouly. Miss R?salo Boll Sholor, of Sonoca, ia visitiug Uer oouaiu, Miss Lida Koith. Mr. O. S. Morrick, of Biltmoro, N. C., spout Christmas with tho folks at homo. Mr. J. II. Koli, Jr., of South Goorala, ls visit inj;- Ida family and othor rolativos In Walhalla. MIBSOS liUoia Taylor and Lizzie Cray ton, of AndoTdon, mo visiting tho family of Dr. D. B. Darby. Mr*. Loo G. Ilolloman, of Anderson, has boon with his paronts iu Walhalla during tho holidays. Mr. Stewart Floyd visited rolativos in Nowborry this week. Ho returned homo Tuesday ovouing. Mr. D. A. Smith has rocoived his com mission as Frobato Judgo and is now at tending to tho duttos or his office Mr. and Mrs. Bon Buglios, of Colum bia, spent Bovoral days in Walhalla visit ing his brothor, Mr. J. R. Hughes, and family. Mr. Goorgo Fahnoatook, of Grconvlllo, is visiting Ids father. Ho accompanied tho bridal party Wednesday afternoon from Gainosvillo to Walhalla. There was a party at tho rosidonco of Mr. J. W. Ilolloman on Wednesday even ing, Dccombor 28th. Quito a crowd was thero who roport having had a big timo. A Conundrum Party waa given at tho rosidonco of J, W. Sholor, Esq., on Tnos day ovouing, Dccombor 27th, 1808, in thc honor of Misses Sallie and Hattie Sholor. There has boon quito a rush for tax re ceipts in tho Treasurer's oflico this week. But a largo amount romains unpaid. Only tinco moro days romain, and thoro will bo no oxtension this timo. Mr. and Mia. W. T. Rowland, of Char lotte, N. C., spout the Christmas holidays with Col. and Mrs. lt. A. Thompson. Mrs. Rowland will romain with hor par onts and extend her visit into tho now yoar. MIB. T. A. Norton has bought tho Norton homestead on Main street in Wal halla, from Mrs. Frank M. Cary. Shoand A! ?ss Sallie expect soon to rnovo back to their formoi homo. Mr. C. M. Nield is proparing to move into ono of tito Bio mann houses on Faculty Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas V. L. Fahnestock arrived in Walhalla Wednesday ovouing, and will spend sovoral days visiting his parents, Dr. and Mrs. T. G. C. Fahne stock on Faculty Hill. Tho many Wal li.dla friends of tho groom extend con gratulations, and wisli tho happy young couple a long and prosperous journey through lifo. Mr. .loo G. Dickson, of Logan, Mon tana, arrived in Walhalla a few days ago, and is visiting Iiis brother, Mr. J, A. Dickson, .Jr., and other rola tivos in Walhalla and Oconoo County. Ho may concludo to chango his residence, and make his homo here again. Ho lias been in Montana for (il toon years. His many friends are pleased to see him again, and hopo ho may cast | in his lot with us. Mr. John Corbin, of Bertram, Texas, is visiting his brother, Deputy Marshal W. B. P. Corbin, and family, near Wal halla, and other relatives in tho county. This is Mr. Corbin's (hst visit to his old homo sinco ho loft for the "Lone Star State" ten years ago. His many friends aro pleased to see bini again, and wish bim a pleasant visit hero, and continued success in his adopted homo after his re turn. Winded-Rutter. Put np your "nico, fresh butter" in liai vis; or ono pound prints and you can soil it all at fifteen cents in trade at "O. H. Schumacher's," "Tho Popular Price Store." t inproving. Tho many friends of Mrs. W. Vf. Moss] are pleased to loam of the improvement in her condition. lt is now thought sho will recovor. ?lynicnonl. Married, at the homo of tho bride's paronts, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Callas, in West Union, on Sunday, December 25th, 18'jS, Mr. Algen Hubbard to Miss' Ency Callas, Rov. J. M. Sanders officiating. Public School : . Continued. Wo aro authorized to announce that tho public school term will continue during January and perhaps longer. All patrons arc urged to havo their oliil dren in sohool on timo. .-. ?* '. H onie w i. i.t A <i vu need. lu a letter received by Dr. G. C. Probst from Rev. J. F. Probst, dated Orlando, Fla., December 2:$d, the writer says: "Itj is warm here. The people are gardening. Irish potatoes are already six inches high and other vegetables are coining on. Oranges are not very plentiful, but those wo get aro very lino." 1'romolion of illi'. I., lt. Abernathy. We bear good nows of Mr. L. U. Aber? cathy, as street car policeman in Wash ington, 1). C. He bas recently been pro moted and placet' in charge of the trans fer at the crossing of 7th street and Pennsylvania Avenue, tho most populous portion of tho city. He is distinguished for Iiis physical prowess and courteous manners. Wo predict a steady lino of promotion, and expect to hear of him hoing on tho metropolitan force one of these days. ----? Officer* Klevted. At tho regular mooting of Walhalla Lodge, No. U7, Knights of Pythias, on Monday night last, the following olhcors were una **nously elected for tho ensu ing yeai : chancellor Commander, C. M. Nield; Vico Chancellor, J. W. Sholor; I Prelate, .J. W. Bell; Keeper of Records and Seal, J. A. Stock; Master of Kinance, F. S. ilolloman; Master of Exchequer, W. I). Moss: Mnptor-at-Arms,, J. M. Waul; Inner (iuard, James Thompson; j Outer Guard, (?. K. Maxwell. --..?I Mr li rodoi'-Kt ii >. At the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. J. T. Kay, in Walhalla, on Wednes day evening, December 28th, I81IS, Mr. Fred. A. II, Schroder and Miss Cora Lee Kay wore married by Rev. J. J,. Daniel, Of tho Methodist church. Only tho immediato families of the bride and groom and .1 few invited guests were present. At 8 o'clock tho bride p'id groom ?intered the parlor, where the guests wore assembled, and in a solemn and impressive manner (he ofliciating minis ter uni tod tho happy young couple in the holy bonds of matrimony. Af tor tlie ceremony congratulations wore extended, and the guests were sum moned to partake of au elegant wedding repast. Numerous, bandi jinn and useful pres ents were received ny tho young couple. Tho bride is the eldest daughter of Mrs. J. T. Kay and is known and ad mired by a host of friends asa modest and accomplished young lady, The groom is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. H, B. J, W. Sohrodor, and is held in tho highest esteem by all who know Jd m. Ho has for sovoral yeats been a valued employee in Tur. CoUltlKII oflico, where Jin holds tho respect and esteem of all. To the well-wishes of tho many friends of this popular young couple TflK Cou UIKH adds its best wishes for a long, pros perous ami happy journey through life. Mr. and Jurd. Schroder will mako Wal halla thoir Jioino. New Ma*i<H?.\<J?U?-t'i*>. On Tuesday afttffji'Ton the follow! nsr oftlcota wore instailiHt by Janies Seaborn, K?*q., Past Master, *x> sorvo ?Uuo lildge Lodgo,.No. 02 A. P. .Af.? for tho ensuing Masonic year: 'lt. T. Jay nos, W. M.: J. L, Daniel, 8. W.; II. 8, VaoDMoro, J. W.; D. A. Smith, Treasurer; W. O. White, Soorotary; O. W. Pitchford, 8.1).; J. N. Rutherford, Tilor. ;( -., rf I-.. Wfr l?lnr I^edti?, A. v. M. Tho following offloors havo boon olootod and installed to sorvo F.dr Play Lodgo, No. 182, tho onsuing Masonic year: K. P. Karlo, W. M.; L. A. Colo. 8. W.; D. E. Dalrymple J. W.; T. Ii. Wotton, Treas urer: L. Jarrard, Soorotary; Klhto Earle, 8. D. ; P. W. Colo, J. D.; J. I?, lleoder and P. L. Pullen, Stowards; T. E. Clark, Tilor. I. F?rakcnMndt -Wy Uer. Marriod, at tho rosidouoo of tho brldo's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Muller, on Wodnosday ovoniug, Dooembor 28tb, 1803, at half past olght o'olook, Mr. Chas. Piukonstadt to Miss Carrio Muller, Hov. J. G. Scliaid oflloiating. Afto? tho coro mony au ologant suppor was sorvod. Sovoral invited guests woro prosout. Tho bridal presents woro numerous, and both usof ul and ornamontal. Tho happy oou plo rocoivod tho congratulations of many friends, who wish thom a long lifo of joy and prosperity. Welcome UuuU. Abboville Press aud Uannor, Dccombor 28: "Puring the past few days tho Press and Bfmuov was pl^auod to welcome two young priutors from a neighboring town. Messrs. D. A. Smith, Jr., and Marvin J. Smith, good printers in tho KEOWKE CouniKH Ollico, Walhalla, S. C., called to look in at tho printers and this oilioo. Tlioy aro good looking young mon, and if they do not in tho business atTnirs of lifo como up to all tho roquiromonts, thou tboy fall short of tho indications of their good looks." Change 'tt I>ntc for IRoldiuK I'uited Milite* Vouii. By an Act of Congress, approved tho 21st day of Dccombor, 1808. tho timo of holding tho United Statos District Court bas boen changed from tho first Monday in Fobrnary, 1800, to tho 25th day of April, 1800. Thoro will bo no session of tho United States Court in Oroonvillo in February noxt, but tho court will con vene on tho 25th '.'.ay of April, 1800. All d?fendants and witnesses recognized to appear in Oroonvillo to attend court will tako notico of tho chango of timo. J. W. SUHLOJl, U. S. Commissioner. Itlnrrinifo itt Clomnoii. Because rain stops many things in life wo aro not to conclude that it stops ovorything. Thursday, December 22d, 18i)S. was a vory rainy day. hilt ii; wit nessed a sceno of ploasuro at tho homo of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Goodman, donison Collego, S. C.-tho marriago of Mr. Leo 1. McCue, Clemson Collogo, to their daugh ter, Miss Nettie L. Goodman. About 2 o'clock Baldino mid Sallie, pretty little twin girls, sisters of tho brido, woro asked to draw aside tho cur tain which covered tho parlor door-way. In carno Mr. Josopii J?owor with Miss Mattie McCartor, followed by tho brido and groom. Tho ccromony was per formed with a fow words by Hov. B. P. Reid, Pendleton, S. C. After tho cere mony a bountiful and tastily prepared dinner was served and much enjoyed by thoso present, it is needless to say. Tho following persons woro present, besides tho family of Mr. and Mrs. Good man: Mr. and Mrs. M. A. McCue, Kco weo, parents of tho groom: Mr. and Mrs. J. II. McCuo, Clemson College; Mr. and and Mrs. W. '/.? McCuo, Anderson; M. Davis, Seneca; Mrs. A. Schillottor ami children, Clemson Collogo; Miss /.ola Hubbard, Mr. Hubbard, Mr. Kittlor. Miss Cora Hubbard, who was to stand with Mr. Will Goodman, was detained by tho weather. Tho brido was prettily attired in a dress of brown silk henrietta. Mr. Lee 1. McCuo is an engineer in thc employ of tho Mechanical Department of Clemson Collogo. Tim Alumni <!fit-?NtimiH Hop. The Annual Hop of tho Walhalla Danc ing Club on the 20th instant, in tho new and beautiful hall of C. W. Pitchford, was a glowing success. Tho committee in charge deserve much praise for their splendid management of this brilliant allair. Many visitors from neighboring cities woro prosont. Tho delight fill music was furnishod by th<>, Groonvillo String Band. Present-Mesdames Dendy, A.C. Mer rick, Pratt, Cudworth, Darby, Norman, Hughes and Wilson; Misses Dendy, Julia K. Maxwell, Strother, Hicks, Nor man, Gibson, Perry, Boll, Thompson, Kay, Morrick, Julia J. Maxwell, Boso, Nield, Sue Maxwell. The lady visitors woro Mrs. Jim. M. Patrick, Miss Lucia Taylor, Miss Liz/.io Clayton and Miss Mario Provost, of An derson; Miss Kotta Sitton, of Pendleton; Mitres Lucia Lewis, Vannie Lowery, Christine Dickson and .lidia Bryan, of Seneca. Gentlemen prosont-Messrs. A. C. Mor rick, Dalby, Cudworth,Nield, Pratt, It. Q. Merrick, Janies and Goorgo Ansel, J. IL Darby, Reid, Hughes, Seaborn, Jaynos, Bau1, night, Thompson, Kay. Tho gentlemen visitors-Messrs. Belcher, Silverman, Provost, Anderson; Moi .! and Douthlt,of (Meinson; Kilyand Reynolds, of Greenwood; C. 8. Merrick, Bil'tmoro, N. C.; C. W. Gentry, of Spar tanburg; W. L. Gibson, of Columbia; Doyle ami Fincannon, of Seneca; A. Bao Dendy, Charlotte, N. C. and McNeil, of Grconvillo, S. C. Prospectivo Mothers should know that Dr. Pierce's Favorito Proscription robs childbirth of its tor ture and terrors for bor as well as its dangers to both mother and child, by aiding nature in preparing tho system for parturition, thoreby rondoring it easy ami almost painless. Thereby "labor" and also the pori od of confinement aro greatly shortened. It also promotes an abundant secretion of nourishment for (lie child. During pregnancy, it prevents "morning sickness" and thoso distress ing, nervous symptoms, from which so many su ff or. Its uso should be bogun early in tho period of gestation-in fact tho earlier the botter. Palincstock-HUI? WKSTMIXSTKU, S. C., Dccombor 28, 1808.- Tho marriage of Mr. Thos. V. L. Pnhnostook, of (?reenvido, S. C., to Miss isabel McBride Hill, of Gainesville, Ga., which was solemnized at tho residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hill, on Sycamore streot, in Gainesville to-day, was a very pleasant event. Tboy were attended by Mr. W. T. Asbury, of Groonvillo, and Miss AI ay io Hill, sistor of the bride. Justas tho city clock was striking tho noon hour Airs. W. P. Gar rott announced tho coming of tho bridal party by a popular wedding march from the piano. Kev. J, A. Wynne, I). I)., of tho First Baptist church, performed tho marriago ceremony. It was tho most impressive oeremony wo over listened to, histing over ton minutes. The parlor had been made dark ami was artillo.dly lighted. Tho decorations wore princi pally holly and ferns. After tho coro, immy a most sumptuous repast was en joyed by all present. Alis. Kahncstock isa young lady of charming graoos. Mr. Kahncstock was reared in this county and his numerous friends congratulate him in his good fortune. Thoy are the recipients of many costly and handsome briilal presents from friends in Georgia and South Carolina. After spending a few days in Walhalla with Dr. T. G. C. Falmostook, fathor of tho groom, they will take up residence in Groonvillo, whore the gi oom has been successfully engaged in business for sovoral years, A. L. (j OHS ic rr. A canj. MKSHIIH. KDITOUHI Will yoi) pienso al loy-' me space in your columns to express my sincere thanks to those members of tho Methodist church who remembered mo so kindly with generous gifts last J' riday and Saturday. May God's ricbost blessing rpst upon each ono of thom. (liny.) J. f,f D/VNlKb. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diar rhoea Remedy onn always bo dopended Upon and '..>, pleasant ami safe to take Sold by j. W. Bell, Walhalla; II. li. Zim merman, Wost minster j w. J. Lunnoy, Seneca. TUR misery ot sleeplessness can only ba realized by those who havo experi enced lt. Nervousness, sleeplessness, headaches, uouralfla and tb at tnlsorablo feeling ot Unrest, can surely bo cured by Dr. Litios' Restorative Nervino. So certain is Dr. Milan ?f tbls tact that all drtitrgtfitA aro autliorlted to rotund prlco paid for tho first bottle tried, providing lt does not bonoDt. Mrs. Henry Bruis, wife of tho well known blacksmith at Grand Junction, Iowa, says: '1 was troubled with sleeplessness, nervous ness, hoadacho and Irrogular menstruation! suffering untold misery for yoars. I usod various advertised remedies fot t?malo com plaints bosldos bel?g under tho caro of local physicians, wLhout holp. I noticed In Dr. Miles' advertlsornout tho testimonial ot a la<3y ourod of aihnonts similar to mluo. und I shall novor coaso to thank that Indy. lier testimonial Induced mo to uso Dr. Miles' Nervino and Nervo ?.Md Livor Pills, which restored mo to health. I caauot say onougta for Dr.Mllos'KoniodloB." Dr Milos' Remedie i aro sold by all drug gists uridor a positivo guarantoo, drat bottlo bonoflts or uionoy ro tunded Book cn dis? ^ oases of tho heart and nerves free Address, DH MILK" MEDICAL OO.. Elkhart, Iud. OUR WESTMINSTER BUDGET. ? , _____ CONDUCTKl) DY A. I.. G083BTT. WKSTMINSTKU, December 28.-A happy and prosperous Now Year to all. Mr. Isam F. Brown, of Spnrtnnburg, ia circulating among friends in Westmin ster this week. An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. James Cowan, agod two months, was burled in tho comotory at noon on Chiistinns day. Mr. A. IL Dngnaircamo homo to enjoy tho Christmas festivities with his father's family. Ho is outraged in teaching school At Montieth, Ga., Sl?VOU iiii?uo nor iii of Savannah. Miss Cora Parkins, the oharming daughter of Capt. Parkins, of Greenville, WAS visiting her friend, M?BS HCSB?O Nor ris, during tho holidays. Mrs. J. T. Quilllnn and Mr. W. A. Quillian. of Harmony Grove, Ga., and Mr. W. L. Little, traveling salesman for John B. Daniel, Atlanta, havo boon visit ing Mi-, nnd Mrs. Ciando Littlo during tho past week. Mr. Hugh Bibb, of Mercer University, Macon, Go., carno homo last week to spond Christmns. Hugh scorns to bo onjoying his visit homo very much. Miss Magglo Sholdon spout a part of tho Christmas holidays with home folks near South Union. Hov. P. J. Vormillion and family aro visiting his fathor nt Donald's this week. Mr. W. J. Wyly, of tho Columbia Theo logical Seminary, carno up last Thursday to spend a few days with his father's family, nour Retreat, Ho spout a few hours in Westminster Tuosday as ho was returning to Columbia. Nearly all tho merchants aro taking stock this wook. Married, on Thursday afternoon. Dccombor 22d, 1808, at tho residence of tho b.ido's brother, Mr. T. R. Jenkins, by Hov. R, H. Dngnall, Mr. W. M. Barrett to Miss Mary M. Jenkins. All of Oconoo county. Our esteemed friend, Hov. J. T. Dendy, of tho Theological Seminary, Columbia, wa? In town this week and paid us an appreciated visit. Ho returned to Colum bia on Thursday. Mr. Burt Freeman, of Atlanta, was in Westminster this *?ok visiting rolutivcs and friends. Mr. Wm. J. Stribling had tho misfor tune to loso a good horso last week. Mr. Hobt. Heid, of Adairsvillo, Ga., is in town to-day. Miss Lula Sutiles, of Toccoo, Ga., is on a visit to hor friend, Miss Lily Doyle, this week. So far ibo holidays havo passed very quietly. Tho typos caused us to mako a few errors last nook, lt looks Uko they wore playing "steal partner," for names and titles wore changed. (Wo rcgrot that tho errors occurred. No doubt they woro duo to tho compositor's being a littlo "rattled," as ho was thou contemplating "stealing a partner" and changing a nanto.-En.) THE SURE LA'GRIPPE CURE. Thoro is no uso Buffering from this dreadful malady if you will only got tho right remedy. You aro having pains all through your body; your liver is out of order; have no appetite; no lifo or ambi tion; have a bad cold; in fact, aro com pletely used up. Electric Bitters is thc only romcdy that will ?dye you prompt and ?uro relief. Thoy act directly on your liver, stomach and kidneys, tone up tho whole system ami mako you fool UKO a now hoing. Thoy aro guaranteed to euro or price refunded. For salo at J. W. Bell's, Walhalla, W. J. Lemmy's, So.icca, and IL B. Zimmerman's, West minster, drug stores. Only OD couts per bottlo. Christmas Bots on Ramsay's (heck. Miss Leola Boggs and brother, Julius, of Richland, woro visiting friends during tho Christmas holidays. Mr. I). A. Dickson made a business trip near Tugaloo river last Monday ami Tuesday. Tho present days almost mako tho formers laugh on account of small grain crops. Misses Mary and Lona Reid, of Whito's Fork, woro visiting friends and relatives on tho creek through tho Christmas holi days. Mr. Codo Cobb, of Rocky Fork, was scon not long ago. Mr. Stiles Cobb, of Long Crook, visited his relatives, Mr. S. H. Cobb and family, last week. GOODY-GLADDY. To Pat On needed (lesli, no matter how you'vo lost it tako Dr. Piorco's Golden Medical D?R eovory. lt works wonders. By restor ing tho normal action of tho deranged organs and functions, it builds tho flesh up to a safo nnd healthy standard promptly, pleasantly and naturally. Tho woak, emaciated, thin, pale and puny aro made strong, plump, round and rosy. Nothing so effective as a strength ro Btoror and flesh mnkor is known to modi cino scionco; this puts on hoaltby Mesh, not the fat of cod livor oil. It rouses ovory organ of tho body to activity, pun lies, enriches and vitalizes tho blood so that tho body fools refreshed and Btrongthonod, If you aro too thin, too nervous, it may bo that thc food assimi lation is at fault. A c?rtalo amount of hilo is necessary for tho reception of tho fat foods in tho blood. Too offen tho liver holds hack this olomont which would help digestion. Dr. Piorco's Golden Medical Discovery stimulates, tones np and Invigorates tho liver, nourishes tho blood, and tho muscles, stomach and nerves get tho rich blood they require -._j . *~ To those living in malarial districts Tutt's Pills arc indispcnsible, they keep the system in perfect order and ?ire an absolute cure for sick headache, indigestion, malaria, torpid liver, constipa tion and all bilious diseases. Tait's Liver Piils ( - We take this method of thanking you for your very liberal patronage during the year of 1898. We have had some misfortunes this year and were virtually out of business for three months, but when we moved into our New Store with a Stock of NEW GOODS, our friends carrie back to us with a rush, giving us their patronage, which we appreciate very mucfi. We will state here that we are now better fixed to do business than ever before, and during the year of 1899 we hope to beat all former records. We want tc get a full share of your patronage, which we will merit by fair and square dealings. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, we remain, Yours respectfully, I WILL SELL 1 GOODS 1 Now is your cha: Wishing my friends and customers a lng thom for thoir liberal patronage in tl sumo, Vory resp? JAMES Return Items. DRCKMKKR 1808.-Mr. Wm. Hatohov and his friend, Mr. Phillips, of Jofforson, Toxos, aro visiting tho family of Mr. D. A. LoRoy, his son-in-law, near Nowry. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Tannery enjoyed tho hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Newton Driver Christmas day, and to-day will tako dinner at Mr. A. Roardon's. Wo regret to ohronlolo tho death of Mrs. M. G. Neal, of Monticello. Fairfield county, who died Dccembor 22d, after a lingering illness. Mho was buried on tho 2m in ibo Monticello Methodist ceme tery. Sho was f>8 years old. Sho joined the M. E. church In carly lifo and lcd a consistent Christian lifo. In 1850 sho was happily married to Mr. T. M. Rob ertson. Unto thom Ovo children woro born, four daughters and ono son. Ho predeceased hor 81 years and 0 months. Ile 18?C> sho was again married to Mr. J. M. Neal. Tho boroaved husband and children havo our doopest sympathy. ]>. J. M. A NARROW ESCAPE. Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada E. Hart, of Groton, S. I). : "Was taken with a bad cold which settled on my lungs; caugh sot in and finally terminated in consumption. Four doctors gave mo up, saying I could live but a short timo. I gave m y sol f up to my Saviour, dotor mincd if I could not stay with my fi louds on earth 1 would meet my absent ones above. My husband was advised to got Dr. King's Now Discovory for consump tion, coughs and colds. 1 gavo it a trial: took in all oight bottles. It has oureu mc, and thank God I am saved and now a well and hoalthy woman." Trial bot tles freo at .1. W. Bell's, Walhalla; W. J. Lunnoy's, Seneca; ll. 1$. Zimmerman's, Westminster, drug stores. Regular si/.o M) cents and $1.00. Guaranteed or prico refunded. -- ^t. -- Six( li Ohio Lauwa Knoxville? KNOXVILLE, Deo. 24.-Tho Sixth Ohio bioko oamp this morning and loft this afternoon for Gharloston, S. O., whero transports will bo taken for Oionfuogos, Cuba. Tho rogimont has boon boro four months and has mudo a splendid im pression boro. (Minde Rodriquez l>lHc!mrged. CHARLESTON, DOC. 2i.-In tho United States district oonrt boro, Judgo Ilraw loy bandod down a decision discharging thu Olindo Rodriguez, tho French steam ship m.ado a prisa of tho war by tho OfOlSOr Now Orleans on July 17. l'toinalno lu HuitotnxllK,. ATLANTA, DOO. 24.-Robort Fraser, a 10-yoar-old white l>oy, is dead and his brother Frank dying as arcsultof drink ing buttermilk containing ptomaine. ? tucklen':; Arnica Halve. Tho host salvo in tho world for outs, bruises, sorsc, ulcors, salt rhoum, fovor sores, totter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns and all skin eruptions, and posi tively cures piles, or no pay required. It '. guaranteed to givo perfect satisfaction, tu ;.ioney refunded. Prico 25 couts por box. Pot salo by IX B. Darby. Walhalla; W, J. Lunney, Soneoa, ami H. B. Zluv merman? Westminister ONLY ILL CHRISTMAS LT COST. nee for Bargains. bright and happy Now Year, and thank .o past, and asking a continuanoo of tho iotfnlly, -I. DARBY. Lie, Stea! and Swear! LTTT1 AWAKE these long winter I Ci nights and think over tho proHOnts you aro going to givo to your relativos, frionds or swoothoart. Q/Pl? ? 1" AWAY from t.hoso to ijl JIIXVXJ whom you aro going to givo presents and mako your solcotions and SlkJJT?1 A I) THAT you will buy VV Iiii\. Vi only at J. W. Boll's Drug Storo, where you can got every thing at tho lowost prico:1,. You will find a full lino or Eaaoy Ohinaware, Glassware, Toys, Dolls, Toilot and Fanoy Articlon, Jowolry, Plain and Fanoy Box and I.ooso Station ery, Albums and a splendid lino of Ox ford Bibles and Testaments. Candios, Nut? and Fruits, Flroworka of ovory description. Full lino of tho Celebrated Hawke's Spcotaoles and Qlassos. PUKE DRUGS AND MEDICINES. {?Q^'ProsorlptionH accurately compounded Day or Night..^fj J. W. BELL, Walhalla, S^C. Why Do You Go to the Drug Store ? Booauso you can't got tho Modioino anywhoro oise. Wo koop always on hand just such as you nood. Wo koop nothing but tho Purest and | Freshest Drugs. Wo buy nothing hut tho bent that money ORO buy. Buy from us and v/o guarantoo lt to bo tho best I that monoy can buy. This In tho kind I that you want. If you want choap goods jgotoothors. Wo koop tho host-gomo 1 thing that wo do guarantee A pleased onstomer ls our host adver tisement, They never loavo us any otb or way. Don't make a mistake o,nd go some where olso, but como to KOO us. SENECA, S. C. I Tolophouc call, 1 long. Como now anti Holoot your Christmas Gifts hoforo thoy aro pickod over. Wo want you to BOO-nood not,buy-hut it takos vory littlo monoy to mako your family and friends happj Beautiful China Novelties, nearly OB ohoap as you pay for common goods. Travoling Canos, all kinds of Albums, Work Boxes, Aluminum Goodfi, Silvor Sots for Children, Solid Gold Bings for Children and Ladips. All kinds of Novoltios in Jew'jiry. Silk and Linen Handkerchiefs. Fino Silvor-Mountod rursos. , All tho now things in Box Papors and Stationery. IMoturo Books for children of all kinds. Dolla and Fino Porfumory. Wo always havo something now. Como and soo us". ME? W. eOEJBMAN dfc CO., P. S.-Big lino of Christmas Cards-only 1-cont each. m ? I 'Til JANUARY 1, 1800, wo aro offering a r>h a line of Gainosvillo Hand Mado Shoes at oost. Tho largosl and most comploto L* ")ok of Shoos wo havo over had, (any numbers,) at pricos that will suit ovon -li couts cotton. A look will con vinco you that wo aro dividing tho profit with you. AIBO a car of Furniture at oxtromoly low pricos. Especial attontion glvon to ColllnB. A nico lino of BuggioB, Buggy and Wagon Harness, Saddles, &o. Tints. Caps, Boots, Shoos, Dry Gooda, Clothing, Cloaks, Mackintoshes and Gvorcoats. In faut, anything usually kopt in a flrst-olnss Storo of Gonoral Mer chandise. Soliciting your tindo, I nm, yours for business, F* Ha CAR t ER9 West Union, S. .G. ? - INTKH IS HEBB and you cortalnly will want a good warm suit. Como and soo how ohoap you cnn got ono of our all wool Suits. Wo havo a Iorgo and well Bolocted stock and our pricos aro just tho thing you aro looking for. Why do you ory "Low Cotton" when you ean get ono of our all wool Suits for $ii.05 ? our $0.60 Suits for $5.00; our $0.00 Suits for $7.50: our $12.50 Suits for $10.50, Wo are not trying to soil you cheap Clothing ohoap, out good Clothing ohoap. Wo also have a fow good wool Snit? that we nro going to lot slip at and BELOW COST. So now is tho timo to prepare for winter. If you lind rothor havo a good honvy Joans Suit to protect you from tho cold, just call on us. Wo havo tho Jeans. Wo can't boliovo you would objoet to our very low prlcoa on Joans, BO wo will not Btop to montion our vory low prices. SHOKS l Yes, wo have thom and can flt you up with a pair of nice Sun day Shoos for only $1.00. Good wholo stook cvory day woar for tho samo. All other Shoes as reasonable So como. A trial is all wo ask. Homombor, wo carry a Ifrrgo lino of GROGEEIF.3 of all kinds, and wo aro "Tho. People" that will savo you monoy on thom, J. & J. S. CARTER, SUCCKSSOKS TO CAUTER MERCHANDISE COMPANY? l> WESTMINSTER, 8. O?