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TRY BUG DEI Sure death to Potato, Squa Cucumber B Currant and Only 15c. per Pom .... j To be Sold at Auction. \\r 11,1, bo sohl, ?it Publie Auction, on \\ Monday ? Juno uh, 1000, bohig Hidi'sdity, in sopurato parcels, throe i douses and lots ol land, in Midway, bc-1 iongiug to tho cs ta to of tho Into ("allia line Meyer. May bo treated for ?it pri vate sale. Apply - .1. I). V Kl IN KU, Hanker, Walhalla. A lady, wishing lo spend the summer in O.-onee, will tench ehih'.ren of some1 well recommended family two hours a u.i\ lor hu.od. Music il' p efeired. Piiixeii'Ai, I'uiM.vitv SCHOOL, I Thornwcll Orphanage, (''inion, s. C. LXCUHSI?N TO CHAHLESTON. I lue leave to say to the people of (Keino County Huit I will run a train to Hie "( itv hy the Sea" on Tuesday, .lune 12th, and Hie fare will he cheaper than i ver before known from the up-country, liam will have Walhalla ?lt P. IU o'clock A. M.. larc. $;l.S->; Seneca ?it I).-IO o'clock \ M.. fare, - '>.7'>. Arrive in Charleston ai )i P. M. Koturning will leavo Charles ton ai I P. M.. Thursday, .lune I Uh, arriving Lack al Walhalla on morning of loth. Now, if you want to take this line nip. come alone ?iud I will do all in my power to make it pleasant and comforta ble. Very respectfully, 1.. P. SMITH. Cocal mit Dcrsonul. Nexl Monday is salcsday. Hutch herrings at Schumacher's. See chango ill ad. of Norman's l'p Tovi II Store. Polo, unto Mr. and Mrs. .lohn Pose, on May US, lltfio, a son. -Col, lt. IC. Powen. of Pickens county, was in Walhalla this week on business. -Ihop in and pay your town las be fore the books close and save tho penal! v. Did you see thc eclipse? There will be one of the moon on the night of .lune p.'th nbouI lt If? o'clock. -d'or pyre, fresh drugs go to Dr. .1, W. Peil's. Prescriptions promptly and ac curately compounded. No substitutions. - In the pi i mary election in ISOS for (inventor, C. C. Featherstone carried i K onee county for prohibition by 2ltl majority. - Kev. ( ). .1. Copeland, of Anderson, will preach in tho Walhalla baptist church next Sunday morning mid even ing, Public invited. - Pulton A \ cauley. Denton. Texas, w i'l pay for names and addresses of tho heirs of Joel P. Wol?ord, w ho was in Texas in early day s. -A yuline hoy, about twelve years old, son of Mr. M. c. bryant, who ?ives near Salem, in (his county, died after a linger ing illness on last Saturday morning. -Spring chickens arc a scarce article in Hie Walhalla mai kel. They an- liol to he had for love or money. What few have appeared in town brough! fancy prices. -Mr. Wm. Kees.-, of Columbus. Miss., spent ?I few days in Walhalla last week and left Sunday morning for lloworsvillo, (Sa., accompanied by his brother, Mr. (ieorge Kcese. - V. I.. Norman bas a new advertise ment in ibis issue. Uead it ?md givo him ?i trail. He w ill be pleased io seo you. Ile has :i complete linc of dry gooils, liol ions, etc. Wo aro in receipt of au in val ion from Prof. Waller Stewart Peterson to at tend tin- commeneemonl exorcises of Hie Lees (Ira.led School, on Thins.lay and Friday evenings. May Hist, and June 1st, Lees. S. C. .M r. .lohn ( ?ri died mi t he J.'d da v ol' April, WOO, aged 27 years, timi was buried al Wolf Make. Kev. -I. M. Sandels will preach his funeral at this church on the seeond sunday in June a; I o'clock in thc afternoon. l ol the (irsl Pille ?ll the history of the national census there w ?ll he an enumera lion ibis year of animal.-- eui] . .yod ill cilios and towns. Heretofore the live st.uk census luis been conllncd exclu sively to farm animals. Mr. dunholm Maxwell, of Char lotte, v ( . ai rived ii. Walhalla hts! Sid imlay evening. Ile luis beeli on the sick list loi >oine lone, and will . , ml keve rn) wilks recuperating lure amone his relatives and friends, who are always glad to welcome lom back to los old le one. -Ai last Hie dispensary profits, placed to Hie credit ol thc - hool tumi in the state, has hoon apport bined among the several conni ?es. Oeoueo county gels Sl.:;:;'.i.jn, which is her (puda "I --','.'.. |. ii;) on an clirolltnciil I,sib, which was Hie dCllciOUCV I'1|Ulled to III.ike up Hie -.1 per ca pita ?II ibis e. mni y. - Peel' ill Hie Walhalla lilil? kel ?s sell inga! stn IO cents per pound. M r, lt, P. I iou!hu, our butcher, intimates thal tin pi ice may go np to PM to I ? (?cu i s per pound liefere tho suiumei is over. The gie.ll Man ll.S of heel callie I hl'OUgllOUl the country is assigned as Ibo chief on use foi Hie nih a ncc in tho price of hoof. M. W. Coleman A (o.. Scacon, ha vb a be.: nd vert iseinenl in Hos issue Head it ?Hid give them a call. They have a beautiful lino of serge snits which tho) me sci Iinji cheap. The) have a nobby lim- of Hes which they will be pleased lo show y. They handle'flin celebrated Hay Stale shoes and you cintilo be I lei t h oi to lill) a pail. Mr. W. A. Lesley died in Pasley r? coolly nf Hu- ugo of s2 years, Ile WILS a Itcpllhlicai) in politics, and tts such sci ved sevenil years as Treasurev of Pickens county ami iiS .liny Cominis si..ma Lu the Wesloi ii I list rici <d s.h ( '?II olma Fildern I (..uc. Ho was u trust ed ?ind ic.-i.led oOiciill and citizen, ami was n prominent ni mbijr oj Hie Metho dist chin. Ii The pot n tu has ip nil ; Hes which uni ki it ul wide human Il'Peii The house wife, Ibo family, the merchant, t he ma nu - fa. timi, tho transportai iou compon) and thc. hanker aie all limier obligation to Ibo common potato, Lut ii is of peculiar interest lo t he fai mer w ho linds ?1 m.1 his principal cn.ps, Hie annual produc tion being md fai from two hundred million bushels, sh and ugs, Tomato Worms, id. . H. DARBY, Druggist. -Paris ?ic?n for potato bugs at Boll's. Try it. -Mr. .1. .1. Ansol had Iii? first mess of beans on yesterday (Tuesday). -Miss Ida Norman has returned from a short stay in Hessemor, Ala. - Miss Dolla Howers, of 1'rospority, S. C., is visiting hor friend, Mrs. ll. T. Jaynes. -Qovomor MeSweonoy has appointed lt. S. Hoggs Magistrate at Newry vico W. K. ("boswell resigned. -Pour now candidates this weok: J. A. Mooney for Solicitor, K. L. Ilorndon for 1 tho Sonn to, doo. fi. Wilson and Edward Callas for Coroner. -Judge J. W. Ilollonmn and family have boon luxuriating on beans and Irish potatoos for tho past week. Judge liol loman is an early and seientilic gardonor. -.Our kind and thoughtful neighbor, Mis* Nannie Ansel, sent us a dish of largo and delicious strawberries Tuesday afternoon. Tho Smith family enjoyed the n ovor so much. - Mrs. ida Counts, of Newberry, S. C., spon. several days with her aunt, Mrs. J. J. Keith, during her last illness. .She will remain for tho summer at tho home of Mr. .1. J. Keith, near Walhalla. - Mr. J. J. Keith went to Columbia Wednesday morning to attend the meet ing of the state D?mocratie Executive Committee, which was called to meet Wednesday evening, 30th instant. - Kyis in a potato aro buds which sprout and form now plants, receiving nourishing from thc original tuber. Hu man eyes are likewise buds of business. "What the eye sees, the heart craves." Thousands see what they want in the newspaper. Thousands of others want things because they see them mentioned there. Does thc newspaper over contain any reference to you ? - Mr. H. I'. Smith, of Anderson, has ar ranged to run au excursion to Charleston on June l-'ih. Kare $:i.S."> from Walhalla ami return. This is the best opportu nity of your lifo to visit the "City by the Sea," and thc great "Isle of Palms." Two days and nights in tho city. All those desiring to go should call on James Thompson as soon as possible in order thal accommodations may be had for all those going down. - Married, on Wednesday evening, May 23d, limn, at tho residence of the bride's father. Mr. W. K. bankin, by Kev. lt. I., lingers, Mr. John T. Heatly and Miss Lula Kankin. Tho bride and groom arc well know n and popular young pooplo of our county and many are the wishes for their future happiness and prosperity. Only the imm?diate rela tives and a few friends of the contract ing parties wen; present to witness the nuptials. An elegant supper was spread. Pensions. j Clerk of Court .lames Seaborn has re ceived and is now paying ont t ho money , duo Hie Confederate soldiers ami their widows in Coonee county. There aro in the county two in Class A, who each re cia ve $72; nine in Class ll, who oneil ro- i ccive SUI in, ami 257 in Class C, who oneil : re?oive ??I2.3U, making 2tf? persons in ? Oconoc county this year drawing pen- ' sions, I Thc Wagoner Monument Fund. The following subscriptions have been 1 received by the Semi-Centennial finance committee ami reported to us: Previously reported.$C1W ?>o w a si i inion:. Walhalla. ir. no ? W. .1 Neville. Walhalla. in un .1. 11, ('appeliiiaii, ('hail.'si..II . tn nu I .1. li. ll...;.I. ( liarles!.ni . Ul DO .1. (i. I.HW, Walli.Ula. .ri (?1 w. A. Si rot lier, West Inion . .'. no I ,1. Townes tleiieiiian. Amlurson. r? no u . (?. Perry, Knurec. 6 on 1 letal.$7*20 00 ' Quarterly Conference. The second quarterly conference for tin Seneca ami Walhalla Charge will meet in the Walhalla Methodist church next Satin day afternoon at half-past lillee o'clock. Kev. .1. H. Wilson, Presiding Kider, will preach here Sunday at ll a. m. and s.r.o p. m. These services w ill be the beginning of a meeting which will last three ov four days. The public arc cordially invited. Professors in Forman University. Messrs, Marshall D. Karlo mid Hen I'-,. (?uer, ol < ?reenvido, S. C., were in Wal halla Saturday and Sunday Inst visiting ile- family of their friend, J. W. Sholor, Ksi|. both these young mon aro Profes sors nf raie ability in Kurinan I'nivorsity and aro highly cs too mod by tho baptists ..i (he State for their eminent worth as educntors in the sphere of Christian edu cation. Willi such men as Professors Kaile and ('?cor, associated with thc e deemed A. P. Montague, Pl.. I)., in tho faculty, i he University cannot fail of heal Estate Transfers. Tho following ron I estai o transfers have been recorded on thc Auditor's books dm .' Tuesday, May 22, Pinn: West minstet Mary P.. Mitchell lo I). W. All. II and others, I lot, $17*?; W. Pani Dickson to Mrs. Kvie itallcngor, I lol. $100, Seneca P. V. IP bowery lo s. p. Wakefield. I lol. ?tl 20 J J. A. Watson to ( ampi.ell ( 'oiirlonay, l lol, r-Mm. Koo wee Township Joanna Oalawny lo.las. P. Alexander, ".nacres, >._?.,; Lottie C. Collins lo .1. P. Alexander,:', acres, -loo; W. A Simpson to .1. A. Nortis, loo acres, yaun. Chango in Mail Houle. Alter Jilly Isl next, the mail louie now running from Westminster by Kc treat and Tngaloo to Pair Play will bo discontinued, and tho mail for Tngaloo and Kail Play will be forwarded from the post .dine al Oak way. A new route from label, by Ki treat, to Westminster will bo put into operation on tho same date, and will make round trips daily, ex. i pi sundays, leaving Taber nt 8 A. M. |;, l io ning, leave Westminster al I o'clock P. M. Pat lies on Ibis, as well as all other . tar louies in Sont h I 'a dina, can, by erection suitable boxes m . tho roadside Ul theil own expense, have their mail maller deposited III the same free of charge hy simply notifying Iholr post masters of the erection of such boxes, up.m receipt of which their mall will bo deposited by the mail carriers ol. these routes, Sure Death for Potato Bugs. Wo are new able lo givo oui ioadors a remedy for destroying potato bugs. Tho formula, waa given us by our vonota blo friend, Mr. W. M. ?rabi, who unod it this season for tho first timo. Tho rem edy is non-posionous, in consequence of which you do not run, any risk of losing your lifo Uko you do whoo you UBO Paris groon or other poisonous bug deaths. Evory porson know? may-applo. Got this horb and mnko a strong ooze from it and sprinkle tho potato vinos and your bugs will all bo gono. Tho oozo also acts as a foitiliisor to tho vinos and tlioy will grow luxuriantly. Picnicked at tho Tunnol. Tho following young people pienickod at thc Tunnel Inst Friday, with Misses Carrie Keith and Franois I). Maxwell as ohaporons: MIBSOS Paulino Sebald, Annie Kohl, Ella Held, Portio Burns, Lidio Keith, Fannie Crisp, Maudo Kay, Willio Hester, Inez Schroder, Annie Rose, Km ma Merrick, Julia Maxwell, Gortrude Smith, Sallie Sliolor, Minna Miller; Messrs. John Hicks, Wm. G. Stribling, .John llaukniglit, Turnor Kay, Julian Dendy, George Koith, Georgo Reese, Otto Schumacher, Marvin Smith, Poto Bob roder, Hugh Holloman, James F. Ansel, M. C. Soaborn, Wm. Kcoao. Whito Rock Scml-Ccntonnial. It is with pleasure that wo announce tho ooming semi-centennial of tho Whito Rock Aoadotny, at South Union, on tho Hitit day of July next. The good peoplo of that section bavo determined to cele brate thc fiftieth anniversary of their school by a mass meeting of all the citi zens of tho lower section of tho county, and to entertain them by literary ad dresses and a grand picnic. Ihm. A. P. Montague, LL. 1)., President of Fur ma tl University, and other speakers of note have been invited to address the meeting Oil educational topics. We feel that this celebration will be worthy of Hm atten tion of Oeonee's people, and particularly the young. We prod io t a grand success for this commendable enterprise, and wc shall have moro to say about, it. later. We would suggest that everybody re member the time and prepare tobe there. A Pastor tor a Quarter of a Century. Tho Lutheran chu.eh was well lilied hist Sunday w ith au attentive congrega lion. Tho services were of unusual in terest, being commemorative of thc twenty-lifth year of tho labor of the pastor, Rev. J. (I. Sobald, in the holj ministry, lie was ordained at Norris town, Pa., twonty-fivo years ago one of ? class of ten. Six have crossed the rivet and four remain, lie took bis text fron Acts Ll, 2-4, and preached a forcible sei mon on the work that Cod bas ordainet each of us to do. He said that the min ister in the pt'.lpit is not the only mai ordained of Cod lo do good in the world but that belora Him all honest labor wai equally honorable; that the hlacksmitl al bis forgo, the farmer in bis liuhl am: the mechanic at bis bench bad as high : calling as tho banker, merchant or pro fessional man ; that in whatever sphcr (bal hail ordained us we should porforn that duty unflinchingly and with ou best efforts. Thc South Carolina College. Wo beg to call attention to the ad vcr tisement of the South Carolina College published in this issue of Tin-. COUHIKH This college is ono of, if not tho oldest institutions of learning in the State. I is manned by an able corps of teachers among whom is one of Oeonee's sons, o whom the county is justly proud, to wit Maj. benjamin Sloan. This institulio was established in INDI, and bas bool continuously open to the young of th State, oxceptduring t he years of the wa ;tnd for a few years of Radical rule Thc session now about to close ha boon one of the most prosperen duce tho war. During the year 'Jl students have matriculated. A larg number of young men and one yoilllf lady will graduate in June, two of whor ire Oeonee's sons, to wit : W. H. Verne Mid John B. S. Dendy. We long lo se .his old college made a university propel whore thc young may go to proHCCIlt heir studies further after having eon ideted courses in the other colleges < tho Stale. Commencement at Furman University. Commencement time is now on aga! ind the young men and ladies in the co leges will soon have the pleasure of Ol joying an appreciative rest with the dei )ld folks at borne. With the studoll! [bc rest limes are always looked forwar to with fond anticipations and with tho.' who have devoted the time to bone: itndy June always brings much. The commencement of Furman Un yorsity at Orconvillo, S. C., will begin o Sunday, Hie loth of June, and contint: int tl Wednesday, t he Pith. All are ii riled to attend these exercises, especial! he baptists in the Slate. This colic}. his year has had IS1 students, of who il are in the senior or graduating class At this commencement the trustoi viii be called upon to elect a Presidia rf the Greenville Female College, an natters which are of importance to Ku nan University v iii be considered I he lu?steis. This has bee i the most prospOl'Ot roar for Forman University si nco 18(1 ind next year promises even great hines than this. This College and Welford al. Sparta one have furnished the Stale some of lu iblest. ollieers in the last few years, i which we are justly proud. ?oath ol Mrs. J. J. Keith. Mrs. KllgOllia F. Keith, the bolovi wife of Mr. John J. Keith, died at (he home, near Walhalla, on Thursday, 'JI instant, at 2 I'. M , after a lillgOI'lng i ness. She was a (laughter of the la David and Caroline boozer, of Newberi S, C., where she was horn in ls Kl. ( December 25th, ls7i?, she was bappl married to Mr. John .1. Keith. All lier married life was spoilt III Oconc She leaves surviving her husband o [laughter Bild three brothers. lu cai life she united with the I'rosbytori i' li il re ti, and of recent years held I membership at Richland. On last Frid morning at ll o'clock her body w buried in Hie cemetery of tho Riehl? Presbyterian church, after funeral s vices corni noted bv Rev it. L. Rogo A tlovoted wife, affoctionato moth kind friend and true, noblewoman I fallen asleep. Her lone and painful noss was borne with christian for ti tu and resignation, lier gentle Inlltioi was ever potent for good in the ho euch-, in the community, ill the chm and society. "She heine; dead yet BpOl elli," and the ennobling illlltlOllCO of I life will long abide. We join will large circle of friends here and elsewh in sympathy for those who are sorely leaved hy her demise. Ito v. Arthur Casoy, of Oswogo, Kn recently delivered a sei-mon from wh the following has been clipped: NEWS IN AND AROUND WESTMINSTER. Doath of Mr. R. B. Aldrich, a Union Soldier. Local Nows In Brief. WKKTMINSTKH, May JU).-M?SB Mattio .Sullivan, of Fort Madison, was visiting in Wcstmiiistor last wook. Miss Kato Jarrard left Tuosday even ing for (Jamesville to attend tho com mencement exercises of tho Georgia Fe male Seminary of that city. Itamsour's excursion train will run over tho Southern from Charlotte to Atlanta on Thursday, Juno 7th. Train will arrive hare ot 1.55 p. m. and tho faro for tho round trip will bo $2.75 Miss Maud Stribling returned from Hurtsville last Monday, where she has been attending tho Woloh Nock High School. Augusta Chronical, May 24: "Dr. lt. E. Mason, interno at tho Lamar Hospital, a graduate at Augusta, mado tho highest avorngo boforo tho board of medical ex aminers at the recont examination, out of a largo class. His averago was O l 4-7. Dr. Mason will bo presented with a set of books, valued at $25, as a pri/.o foi the highest avorngo at this examination." Messrs. David Norris and Ralph Carter visited in Gainesville, Ga., tho first of this week. Married, at tho Baptist parsonage last Sunday morning at 0 o'clock, by Hov. N. G. Christopher, Mr. William Sylvester Fuller and Miss Alico Mooro. Tho groom ia a bricklayer by occupation. Ho is a now comor, having lived at Too coa boforo tho work on tho cotton mill building began. Tho brido is tho daugh ter of Mr. W. II. Mooro, of this place, and is a pretty and industrious lady. Mr. Fuller expects to move lu one of thc new cottages at tho mill soon whore bo will install bis bride as a housekeeper. Picketts Journal: "Miss Mary Dagnall, daughter of Kev. lt. lt, Dagnall, of tills place, who has been attending tho Wil liamston Female College, is at homo on a visit. She was awarded li rat honors at tho college in ber studies." The collection taken in tho Presbyte rian Sabbath school last Sunday for tho famine suite re rs of India amounted to $17. Two dollars will buy food enough to keep a person in India alive until bar vest. The situation of tho people there is very deplorable, and is said to he growing worse each day. Mr. A. It. Dorroh, of tho railway mail service, was in Westminster a while on Monday. He bad been down near Fair Play on a visit to his sister, Mrs. J. 1). Sheldon. The four-year-old daughter of Kev. W. S. Southland, a colored preacher resid ing in Westminster, died last Friday evening and was buried on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Little have gone lo Harmony Clove, Ga., to visit a few days and have loft Duard to keep house. Miss Eva He ed or, of Oakway, returned homo last week after spending about ten days in Westminster as tho guest of Misses Kate Ulah' and Sallie Dickson. Miss Elinor Knight, after rendering faithful sci vices as music teacher for the High School, returned to ber home in the thriving little city of Anderson last Wednesday. Miss Knight's many friends wish ber a happy and pleasant vacation. Miss Ida Simpson, of Piedmont, went home on Tuesday after spending a few days with her brother, Mr. Tbos. Simp son, near town. She carno to spend a month in our midst, le.it ber visit was cut short on account of sickness in her home. Miss bessie Epting left Westminster on Thursday, and will spend tho sum mer at her home in tho charming town of Williamston and elsewhere Miss ICptfng's work in the school room has been appreciated, and the Hoard of Trus tees paid her a just compliment in elect ing her to teach in the High School the next session. Last Friday Arthur Smith and Will Norris, two youths, were riding along in a top buggy w hen tho b orso h i tcbed to I the vehicle got. scared and ran away and turned the buggy top side down. Smith jumped out before it turned, but Norris, who was driving, stayed in until the wheels went up in the air, ami he then crawled out through the top .uninjured. The horse got loose from the buggy as soon as the top and wheels exchanged places, and be ran until bo crossed Changa, a distance of four miles or more. The buggy and harness wore damaged some, bul horse and boys were not hurt in the least. Kev. Newton Smith, of Good wa tor, Ala., paid ns an appreciated call on Mon day afternoon. The North Alabama Presbytery elected him Commissioner to the thirty ninth annual session of thc (Jouerai Assembly, which closed in At lanta on Saturday last and ho is extend ing his ti ip to South Carolina. Ho will go to his old home at Pelham next Fri day and spend several days. The eclipse of Ibo sun on Monday morning was wit nest ed hy many of our citizens, Smoked pieces of glass could be seen between eyes and the sun almost overywhoro. Dr. C. M. Walker attended commence ment at Demores!, (Ja., this week. Mr. li. H. Aldrich died nt. his home in Wcstmiiistor on Wednesday morning, May '_':!, at (i o'clock. He had been a great sul?erer for many weeks past, and bis death was OX peo ted, Mr. Aldrich was a native of Indiana and served through the Civil war on the Union side. Ile came to the South about eighteen years ago. Ile was twice married. He loft two children in Indiana, whom lil lias not heard from in several years. About li fl eon years ago he married Miss Knox, a daughter of the late Kev. Drury Knox, ol' this county. Mr. Aldi ich had been living in Westminster about four years, dilling which time he was an em ployee in tho Shuttle and Dobbin Factory. Hi; was a mail of perseverance and energy and a very entertaining conversationalist. Ile was a member of the baptist church. His age was r>7 y0018. On Thursday morning tho sorrowing widow and many sympathizing fi ?cuds followed the re mains to its last resting place at Changa church. The funeral services were con ducted al tho grave by Kev. N. (J. Chris* topher. A. it. (JossK'rr. Gen. Cronje Should Have ll. Li.Noii:, N. c., February Ul, n II m. Semi one half gross <loose Crease Lini ment, 25 cent HIZO, There is no doubt as to the curative powers of Goose Crease Liniment, We have used different lini ments, hut yours excels all. Yours truly, 11 KN K Kl. Hitos, These people are among the larg* dealers in mules and horses io the Stale. fokoona Ools. TONI I NA, May 28. Well, after such a nice rain from the Last, we are having some line summer days. Mr. J. K. Mc Keru says he can boast over a nice mess of ga rd Ol) beans for .Sunday's dinner, Mrs. William Whit field is very low at this writing. ?NNOUNC tyCttuaUiftttB' unnouncenieuta win bo bub Untied until tko primary election for Tl. Dui Inrfl. I'AYAUIJK IN AUVANOF.. Don't unk UH to credit you I Curds not to exceed six lines. FOH THE SENATE. E. L. UKBNDON is boroby luuiounccd ns ft candidato for State Senator from Oconeo county, subject to tho action of tho Democratic voters in tho primary elections. Tho friends of K. 1*. KAIU.K hornby announce him a candidato for tho Sen ate, subject to tito action of tho Demo cratic party in tho primary election. Wo aro authorized to announce M A jon S. 1*. DKNDY ns a candidate to represent Oconeo county in tlio Stale Se?alo, Bllb joct to ratification by tho voters in tho next Democratic primary election for said county. KOK CIRCUIT SOLICITOR. I am a candidato for Circuit Solicitor of tho Eighth Judicial Circuit of South Carolina, subject to thc Democratic pri mary. J. A. MOONKY. FOU CORONER. Wo aro authorized to announce Kl> WAun CALLAS a candidate for Coronor of Ooonoo County, subject to tho action of tho Democratic party in tho primary election. Tho many friends of CS KO. L. WILSON respectfully announco him a candidato for Coroner of Oconeo County, subject to the action of tho Democratic party in tho primary election. Tlio many friends of J. W. ?ANSBKU respectfully announce him a candidate for Coronor, subject to tho action of tho Democratic party in tho primary election. Tho many friends of FKANKLIN TAY LOR announce, bim as a candidate for Coroner, subject to tho action of tho Democratic voters in the primary elec tion. KOK COUNTY SUPERVISOR. The many friends of NATHANIAL PlIIL i.irs respectfully announce him a candi date for (amnty Supervisor of OcoilOO, subject to tho notion of the Democratic party in tho primary election. Hoing solicited by friends I hereby announce myself a candida'o for County Supervisor, subject to the action of tho Democratic party in tho primary elec tion. KUKU, W. I'IKI'KK. The many friends of S. M. POOL hereby announce him a candidate for County Supervisor of Oconee county, subject to the rules governing tho Democratic pri mary election. KOK COUNTY COMMISSIONER. Having tho encouragement and solici tation of friends, 1 hereby announce my self a candidate for the oflieo of County Commissioner, subject, to the action of the voters In tho Democratic primary; and I will cheerfully support all of tho nomin?os. S. ll. SNF.AD. I respectfully announce myself a can- | didato for County Commissioner, sub ject to tho voice of tho people in thc ensuing primary election. .). II. CANTKKLL. The friends of JOHN T. DY All respect fully announce him a candidate for County Commissioner, subject to tho action of tho Democratic party in the Primary election. The friends of W. N. Cox respectfully announce him a candidate for County Commissioner, subject to the action of tho Democratic party in tho primary election. Tho many friends of W. S. PllICIIAKI) hereby announce him a candidate for County Commissioner, subject to thc action of the Democratic parly in the primary election. Tho many friouds of DAXIKI. J. MOK OAN hereby announce bim a candidate for (?iunty Commissioner, subject to tho action of thc Democratic party in the primary election. KOK TREASURER. I respectfully announce myself a can didato for County Treasurer of Oconee county, and hereby submit myself to the action of thc people in tho OllSilltlg pri mary of 1000, WM. K. OAKTON. Tho many friends of J. lt. KAY respect fully announce him asa candidate for re-election to the ofiico of County Treas urer, subject to the action of the Demo cratic party in the primary election. "Little Ones Like Mc." Dear Courier: IMeaso allow me space hi your columns to thank you for re minding us of the eclipse of tlio sun on Monday, 28th instant. It was a beauti ful sight. Papa prepared a glass as you directed and carried it to the Held. Mamma hail ono at the house, billie sister Willie, three years old, looked through the glass and said it looked like a horseshoe. I am six years old. Hope you will excuse this scribbling. best wishes to Titi-: ('oil Itt KU. li KUTI i A MOKOAN. bet urn, May 20. Volcanic Eruptions Are grand, bul skin eruptions rob lifo of joy. bucklen's Arnica Salve cures them ; also old, running and fever sores, ulcers, boils, felons, corns, warts, cuts, bruises, burns, scalds, chapped hands, chilblains, best pilo cure on earth. Drives out pains and aches. Cure, guar anteed. Sold by all druggists. Only 2?i cents a box. Scarcity of Beel. CilATTANOOOA, TKNN., May 25.- Tho greatest scarcity of beef cattle over known is prevailing hore and in this vicinity. Local dealers lind it next to impossible to buy cattle in the sections usually well stocked and the country towns are unable to supply their people with home beef, being compelled to buy Western meat in tho nearest market. Strangely enough the price has not ad vanced, butchers say there bas never been such a condition in this section since the war ami they are unable to ex plain it. Thousnudd Have Kidney Trouble and Don't Know it. XIow To I'lud Out. Fill a bottle or common glass with your water and let it stand twenty-four hours; a sediment or set tling Indicates an unhealthy condi tion of the kid neys; If lt stains your linen lt ls evidence of kid ney trouble; too frequent desire to pass it or pain In thc bick Is also convincing proof that the kidneys and blad der arc out of order. What to Do. There ls comfort In the knowledge so often expressed, that Dr. Kilmer's Swainp Koot, the great kidney remedy fulfills every wish In curing rheumatism, pain In the back, kidneys, liver, bladder and every part of the urinary passage, lt corrects inability to hold waler and scalding pain In passing lt, or bad effects following use of liquor, wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to go often luring thc day, and to get up many times diifing the night. Thc mild and the extra ordinary effect of Swamp-Root ls soon realized, lt stands the highest for Its won derful cures of the most distressing cases. If you need a medicine you should have the best. Sold by druggists In 50c. and$l. sizes. You may have a sample bottle of this wonderful discovery and a book that tells more about lt, both sent absolutely free by mail, address Dr. Kilmer & Homo of Bw^mr^ioot. Co., Binghamton, N. Y. When writing men tion reading ?his generous offer In this paper, E M E N TS KOK SH UKI KP. Tho friends of J. EDWIN Kia.i,KV hereby announce him a candidate for Sheri ll, subject to tho action of tho D?mocratie party ill tho primary election. Tho friends of K. T. ScuiiltY announce him a candidate for Sheriff of Oconoo county, subject to tiio action of tho Democratic primary election. Tho many friends of W. M. KAY hereby announce him a candidato for Sherill of Ocoueo county, subject to tho action of tho Democratic party in tho primary election. Tho friends of W. 1). STIUIII.INO re spectfully announce him n candidato for Sheri If of Oooneo county, subject to tho action of tho Democratic party in tho primary election. 1 respectfully an nomico myself a candi-1 dato for Sheriff of Oconoo county, sub ject to tho action of tho Democratic party in the primnry election. li. li. Moss. Tho many friends of H. K. DOUTIIIT an nounce him as il candidate for Sheriff, subject to the action of tho Democratic party in tho primary election. KOK THU LEGISLATURE. At thc solicitation of many friends, 1 hornby announce myself as a candidato j for tho House of Representatives, subject to tho Democratic primary. J. W. Toon. E. 0? DOV LB is hereby announced as a candidate for tho House ol' Representa tives, subject to tho action of tho Demo cratic primary. Thc friends of W. M. liltOWN hereby announce him a candidato for tho Legis lature from Oconoo county, subject to tho action of tho Democratic party in tho primary election. Heine; solicited by friends J. hornby announce myself a candidato for tho Legislature, subject to tho action of tho I leinocratio party in tho primary election. .J. M. HUNNICHTT. KOW AUDITOR. Hi ing solicited by my friends I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Auditor, subject lo tho rules governing thc Democratic primary. A. P. Cu ANT The friends of ti, A. DALY respectfully announce him a candidate for Auditor of Oconoo county, subject to tho action of the Democratic primary election. Tho many friends of J. 1*. KHKSE re spectfully announce him as a candidate for election to tho ellice of County Auditor, subject to tho action of the D?mocratie party in tho primary election. I*. II. Isiw-a.i, hereby announces him self a candidate for Auditor of Oconoo county, subject to tho action of the' D?mocratie party in tho approaching primary election. KOU CLERK OK COU KT. The friends of HON. C. K. D. Hu UN.' respectfully announce him a candidate for tho oflico of (derk of Court of Oco nco county, subject to tho action of the D?mocratie party in tho primary election. Hoing solicited by friends, 1 hereby announce myself a candidate for Clerk of Court for Oconoo county, subject to tho rules governing the Democratic pri mary election. W. T. G HU ll IIS. The friends of Coi,. R. K. MASON re spectfully announce him as a candidate for (derk of Court for Oconoo county, subject, lo thc Democratic primary. Thc many friends of S. P. STIUIII.INO announce him as a candidate for (derk of Court, subject to the voice of tho peo ple bi tho approaching primary election. KOK COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OK EDUCATION. Tho many friends of W. H. RAHHON respectfully announce him as a candidate for re-election to thc ofilco of County Superintendent of Education, subject to the action of tho Democratic party in the primary election. Huing solicited by my friends, I hereby announce myself a candidato for Su pori li tendon t of Education for Oconoo county, subject to tho action of thc D?mocratie party in tho primary elec tion. C. L. CHAKI. The friends of W. M. KKN.NKI.I. hereby announce him a candidate for Superin tendent of Education for Oconoo county, subject to tho action of the Democratic parly ru the primary election. News in and Around Return. KKTIKN, May 20.-Mr. James Stod dard's dwelling was bumed ono evening last week. It was known as tho Shields Marlin dwelling. About half the con tents were saved. Tho fire was proba bly accidental. The women folks were in tho house when they discovered tho back end on lire inside. It is supposed a rat must have had a match stored away and ignited it. Mr. John 1-'. Morton has moved his saw mill on the Sit ton land, near Snow creek. Ile is cutting lumber for tho Seneca Cotton Mil!. Wo are very sorry to learn of tho seri ous illness of Mr. Cala way Stone, hoar Seneca. Ile has boon confined to his room for several weeks. He is about 7"> y oars old, and is suffering from dropsy. Wheat harvest time will soon bo hort!. The threshing men are. beginning to get in shape. ^ru/e^U?c? Scholarship POSITIONS GUARANTEED, Under $3,OOO Canh Deposit. Uni i rend Vam Tnld. Oj.?n ntl year lo Ilolh lie? .-n V?r jr Choap Board. (ieortflii-Alalmmii Hurd nena Collefro, Macon, Qeurak* Pricc-McCoiniick, Cobon Brokers, Fail. Tho failure of Price, McCormick ?S Co., ono of the largest .commission houses in the world, was announced on the cot ton ami stock exchange in New York last Thursday. The fl rill consists of Theo dore ll. Price, W. C. McCormick, K. M. Stenrt,-Wortloy, Walter W. Price and George Croker, the latter a special pai l ncr. The linn headquarters were in New York, ami the corporation was one of (he most active in that city, and had large out-of-town connections. The. spe cial partner, Mr. Croker, is of a wealthy California family of that name. The an nouncement of suspension created great excitement oil tho-cottoil exchange, and led to general selling, under which Ail gus) dropped from S.7P. to S.?IO. New Orleans and Europe were conspicuous sellers on the break. Price, McCormick A- Co.'s failure is a had one. The lia bilities are estimated at $13,000,000. Tho linn lost $2,000,00(1 Oil cition. This fail ure caused a suspension of Talbot A Pal mer, colton brokers, of Macon, Ga., who failed for nbotll $10,000. A Powder Mill Explosion Removes everything ill sight; so do drastic mineral pills, hut both arc mighty dangerous. Don't dynamite the delicate noe hillery of your lindy with calomel, croton oil or aloes pills, when Dr. King's New Life Pills, which ate gentle as a summer breeze, ?io the work perfectly. Cores hendadlo, constipation, Only 25o. nt all drug stores lil the county. No Change in thc Attitude. ClIIOAOO, May 20,-Ry a vote of ?20 to 2JK), and after a debate which exceeded in bitterness anything yet heard during the session, the Methodist General Con ference practically decided to day to make no change, in tho altitude id tho church in regard to card playing, danc ing, lhonll'0 going and other forms of amusement, which, since IS"7-, have been under thc ban of the church. - mm.. - -i-fmtmmmm - - - i . i mmm -..m...... -....i ,. -? . ,, , ,, , ,, u Lt Summer Suits Some ere Net ! Our sale of SERGES for summer wear has begun. Lined and unlined Suits of a Cloth that holds its shape, that holds its color. If soiled, it cleans easily ; if wet, it leaves no water-mark. . .That's Serge. . We have them in the different shades of Blue and in Black, either skeleton, full or half lined. SLIM, STOUT AND REGULAR, SINGLE AND DOUBLE BREAST, SQUARE AND ROUND CUT. We have these made by the best Tailors in the North, and a perfect flt is assured. GENT'S FURNISHINGS! Our line of Gent's Furnishing Goods is complete. Our BAY STATE SHOES, for $3, $3.50 and $4, are unsurpassed in style, fit and wearing qualities. TIES, ETC. We have the nobbiest line of Ties to be found. In Hosiery and Summer Under wear we can fit and please any one, M. W. COLEMAN & CO., SENECA, S. C. We Doff Our Hat to the American Hen ! Are you raising chickens ? Why not? We can help you ! Wo have secured tho agency foi M. M. S. POULTRY FENCING, and are sotting tho 18-inoh at lo cents per rod (I (SJ feet.) This is what is claimed for it : "Tho M. M. .S. Poultry Fencing is no' only tho most economical, hut the strongest ; cable selvage and a cable each foot in the height. F.asy to erect, does not sag, bag or narrow, requires no top or bottom rail and retains its shape per fectly with posts Ki to JO feet apart. "lt is a fact that a four-foot, fence without a rail will turn moro fowls than a six foot fence with a rail." Oonie itiid Soo it I Dry Goods. To arrive in a fow days: A beautiful line of Percale and White and Colored Lawn Shirt Waists, Mack brilliantine Skirts, Satteen and Seer sucker Underskirts, ?vc. In the house: A OOtn plo tc Uno Of Colored and Sheer White Lawns, ( rgandies and Piques, Colorod and Princess Ducks, Kliglish Coverts, Xuinsoocks, Pen ales and other I seasonable novell ies. Shoes ! Shoes ! The seventh big shipment of Hamil ton, brown Co.'s Shoes. Kvcry pair a winner. Among this lot WO have tho regulation Tennis or bicycle Shoes for men und boys. Wo throw on our counters to mo.row 500 yards 88*1 noh drown sheeting at ">i cents tho yard in twenty yard or over lots. Wo bought this at a bargain. You get it the same way. Kespectf idly, V. L. NORMAN. This world belongs to tho energetic. 1^ A W < J ./V I *, I > S . WM. J. .Si mm.INC;. }. { K, L. UKHNDON. Attorneys-At-L^w, WALHALLA, S. (;. PKOMI'T ATTKNTION GIVKN TO ALI, HU?S M.SS KN i-m ST KO TO THEM. Januai v ll, I xi is. R. T. .) A YNKS. I J. W SUB LO lt. J A YNES & S HELOR, ATTOItN K VS-AT-J.A W, WALHALLA, S. C. 13UOMPT attention given to all busi ness committed to their 'taro. January 12, 1895. Order Clothing Through c. w. PITCHFORD COMPANY. Trespass Notice. A LL persons nro hereby notiflod not J\ b> trespass or enter upon my lands without consent. Those who do HO will be dealt with according to law. J. ll. A LKX ANDER, May Hi, 1000. 20-23* Notice to Teachers. MT I IK. regular examinai ion for teachers' .1 certillealcH will bo hold nt Wallialla on friday, Juno 15th, I foo, heginning at S o'clock. All applicants nro expected to furnish their own paper, pen and ink. Please remember thal we art: only al lowed one day. W. II. HA HUON, Supt. Ed. Ocohoo county. May '.M, I'.M.II. 21-24 The Summer School. IHK Siiinmer School for white teach ers of < leonee county, will open at Walhalla t II .lune billi, and (tontine for one month. A lull attendance of tho teat hers of the county is desired, not only for a week, but for Ibo whole limo. Teachers will remember thal, they can not get a renewal of their certificat CB ex cept hy unending this school. I hopo none will slay away, oven if their certif? calos arc yet valid, as you will receive instruct ions thal will bo of groat valuo to you in your w ork. Tho County Hoard will not allow any public, school opened until aller the close of Ibis school for teachers. We expect to have a meeting of tho Trustees of Hie county some time during the month, and teachers who are attend ing t ho school will then have an oppor tunity of seeing the Trust?es and ar ranging for their summer school work. All ant requested lo bring their text books willi them, anti bo boro on tho Irtth. W. IT. HA HUON, Supt. K?i Oconoo county. May 251, IIKKl. 21-2!}