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General Hay, Grain, Bran, Coitc FER TIL PHONES: WALHALLA COUNTY PEOPLE WELCOMED AND SERVED. MEALS 25c. EACH. When in town como to soo mo. 6-9 W. J./BE A KD, Managor. WANTED, for.oash, Dogwood and Persimmon Logs. Southern Hard wood Company, P. O. Box 620, Charles ton, S. C. Nov. 14, 1900-4ms . -"Bloom sells it for less." ? -Mr. C. H. Mayhew is in Columbia on business. -Some good horses and mulos for salo at Carter & Co.'s. -Born, unto Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Smith, on the oth instant, a son. -T. D. Grant, colored, is touching tho Pino Grove oolored school, near Fair Play. -Read Mr. J. H. Adam's ad. this week. Ho is slaughtering prices for a few days. ' -Miss Bessie Shanklin, of Anderson, is visiting her friend, Miss Julia K. Max well, this week. -Try Carter ?fe Co.'s South Georgia syrup. It is sure tino, and the only pure syrup you oan buy. -If you want the best flour on the market go to Carter & Co. and get Rox ane or Baker's Choioe. -Miss Fannie Maxwell spent last Fri day at Pendleton visiting friends and attending a very enjoyable danoe. -Ex-Sheriff W. W. Moss is visiting the family of Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Bowen, at Mount Pleasant, S. C., this weok. ' -Mrs. James Phinney, cf West Union, who has been quite sick for two months, we aro glad to learn is improving. ? -H. A. II. Gibson, Esq., is spending a few days in Greenville, visiting his daughter, Mrs. J. M. Hutchinson, and family. -Mr. W. L. Gibson, of, Columbia, spent Sunday in Walhalla on a visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. H. Gibson. -Mrs. J. M. Ward and daughter, Miss Ines, returned to Walhalla last Satur day from an extended visit to rotatives in Wost Point, Ga. -Attention is oalied to new advertise ment of Mr. F. H. Carter, of West Union, who sells general morohandise, fertilizers, grain, etc... '-"Tho law requires you to wear pants"-that ts, it requires about half . the population to do so. Road V. L. Norman's pointed paper on pants. -County Auditor Keoso will take returns at his office in tho Court House until February 20th. After that dato the penalty will attach. A word to the wise is sufficient. -There will bo a congregational meet ing at Bethel Presbyterian ohuroh on tho socond Sabbath in March, 1901, at threo -o'clock p..m., for tho purpose of elooting a deacon. A full atteudauco'of the mem bers desired. -Mr. Carson Oolkers, of Summerville, spent several days in Walhalla last weok visiting his parents, Mr. aud Mrs. D Oelkers. The many friends of Mrs. Ool kers will be .glad to learn that she is muoh improved. -Under the firm name of B. C. Brock ?fe Bro.. Messrs. B. C. and L. O. Brock, formerly of Anderson comity, have opened up a general merchandise busi ness at Chalmer, in this county. We wish these young gentlemen every suc cess. -Tho Parsonage Aid Society of the Walhalla Methodist ohuroh at its recent monthly meeting elected Mrs. J. J. Ansel, President, and Mrs. S. N. Pitchford, Secretary and Treasurer, to sorvo for one ?ear. This society is doing a com m?nda lo and praiseworthy work. -Mr. J. E. Kelley, who has boon con ducting a mercantile business at To m as soc for several years, has moved his store about a mile from his old stand, and oan now bc found at the Rankin bridge. See advertisement. Mr. Kelloy will be glad to wolcome his old friends at his now Stand. -Mr. J. Ii. Uamby, of Sonooa, was in Walhalla last weok on business. He was going to Union. S. C., where bo bas a contract for building twenty-live houses for the Union Cotton Mills. His- family remains at Senooa, and he will make his home there when his contract is com pleted. -Mrs. Eliza Zink, widow of Conrad Zink, died at her home, near Walhalla, on Wednesday, 0th instant, at tho advanced ago of seventy-one years. ? Her husband died during tho war between tho States. On Friday afternoon hor body was buried in the cemetery of Pleasant Ridgo Baptiat ohuroh. -The residence of Dr. G. L. Martin, near Greenville, was totally destroyed by fire at 2.80 o'olook last Friday morning. With the excoption of a piano and a few .* smaller articles of furniture. ?v?ryf.Mng was*lost. Damage' was about hallf cov ered by insurance. Tho many Oconee friends of tho family will regret to learn of their misfortune. -At the last regular monthly meeting of tho Ladies' Foreign Missionary So ciety of tho Walhalla Methodist ohuroh the following officers woro elected to serve for one year: President, Mrs. E. L. nerndon; Vice President, MK,. D. A. Smith; Recording Secretary, Mrs. C. W. Pitchford ; Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. it. T. Jaynos; Treasurer, Mrs. J. C. Miokler. The society has quite a good membership and ls doing an excellent work in the cause of foreign missions. -A new schedule on tho Blue Itidgo . Railroad went into effect last Wodnosday morning. There is little chango in tho regular passenger sohodulo, but the accomodation train arrives and leavos about two hours later than lt did under tho old schedule The passonger ' train now leaves Walhalla at 010 a. m., nrrlves at Anderson at 10.40 a. m. Re turning, leaves Anderson 8.40 p. m. and ^?rrlvosi Walhalla 6.25 p. m. Freight loavoB Anderson 0.00 a. m. and arrivos at Walhalla 1.30 p. m. Returning, leaves 7.7.1!.;.".. ?ti 2.?0 p. hi. and .ni ?von at Anderson 4.61 p.' m. -Lunney'a Wine of Cod Livor Oil, combined with wild cherry, puro hypo phosphites of lime, soda, potassium, iron, maga?oao, quinine, strychnin and diastatio ox tract of malt, is a remedy that you can depend upon to combat the effects of colds and coughs, as woll as lung and throat troubles that have be come ohronio. Ker building up a run down system it is very useful. Tho advantage of this preparation over others of a similar nature lies in the absolute purity of tts ingredients and care in its manufacture-only a small quantity being made at a time. This palatable prepa ration will be found valuable for weak and delicate children and will enable thom to better withstand the sudden changes of winter. Tour money back if ?pt a? represented. W. J. Lummy. m Seed iVieai and riiifis? - IZ E R5! #. O. fi dt -V-Vndoraou Daily Mail, February 12: '?Mr. M. B. Gaines bas moved from this olty to the farm be recently bought about two milos from Westmioator lu Ooonoe oounty." -,, -u Noilcos of Divine Sondees. Kev. B. L. Daffie will preach at Zion ott tho third Sunday of this month (l?th instant) at lt O'?IOOK. \ Bey. D. l\ Beardott will preach ai Weat Union Baptist church on tho third I Sunday of this month at 3 o'oiook p. m. Bov. J. M. MoGuiro will preach in the Double Springs ohuroh on the first Sun day in March ot ll a. m., and on Satur I day oof oro at 2 p. m. - Official Appointments for Ooonee. On last Friday Governor MoSweonoy announood the following appointments of (ofHcers and magistrates for Oooneo county: W. O. White, Master; J. P. Kcoso, Auditor; J. B. Kay, Treasurer. Magistrates-H. A. H. Gibson, Walhalla; T. E. Stribling, Seneoa; Campbell Courte nay. Newry; D. V. Wright, Fair Play; J. M. Herring, Oak way; S. H. Johns, Wost m ip alor; George Matheson, Damascus; D. D. Alexander, Little Bl vor; J. B. Grant, Salem ; J. L. MoCarloy, Maxwell's Bridge. Roovcs-Gllstrap. Married, on the 27th of January, 1001, at 11.25 a. m., at tho residence of tho bride's mother, Mrs. Mary Ann Gilstrap, Mr. Loo Beeves to Miss Josie Gilstrap, Philip Chapman, Magistrate, offioiating. It was a quiot home wedding, a few friends and near relatives of the hand some bride and groom being prdsoiifc. After tho usual congratulations tue com pany repaired to the dining room and partook of an elegant repast, ' shortly ofter which the company disporsod. Tho oontraotlng parties are all of Pickons. - - ? The Crm monor. . % Weare in roceiptof "ThoCommoner," edited and owned by Hon. W, J. Bryan, at Linooln, Nebraska, the first number appealing ou January 23d. It is a weokly paper, of eight pages, published at one dollar por annum. The first throo issues appear in attractive stylo and con tain much interesting matter, lt is un derstood, of course, that tho paper treats mainly of national politics, ana is not a weekly nowspapor In' the ordinary sense of tho term, so far as looal or general news aro concerned. It inculcates po litical doctrines according to Mr. Bryan's ideas, and will, doubtless, And a liberal patronage' There being two views to all such questions one view will bo presented in the columns of Tho Commoner in a terse and forooful manner. Marriage of a Popular Pickons Couple. One of tho crowning events in the sooial whirl ot tho soason took plaqe in Pick ens last Sunday at the reside nco of Bov. J. M. Stuart, tho offioiating minis tor, in whioh Mr. T. J. MoDonald, of Pickons. led to the hymeneal altar Miss Eva Nalloy, of Easley. The eeromony was witnessed by only the near relatives and immediate friends of the bride and groom, and as tho minister uttered . tho solemn words which made them ono, the soono was, indeed, beautiful and inspir ing. The bride is tho beautiful and aooom plished daughter of Mt. W. W. T. Nalloy. of Easley, who, by her knowledge of duty and Christian fellowship towards her fellow-beings, has won a warm place in the hearts of all with whom she came in contact. Mr. MoDonald is a former resident of Seneoa, and holds tho position as fore man of tho People's Journal. He is an upright, Christian gentleman and ls possessed of sterling qualities and worth. Wo bespeak for tho happy pair a long and prosperous journey ovor tho sea of lifo, uninterrupted by sorrows and dis appointments. % --? . ? Letter to Hr. L. Schraffrodt, Walhalla, S. C. ? Dear Sir: Can you use som o of our f>aint if wo givo it to you? Wo take tho iberty of addressing you publioly so that other citizens may avail then,solves of our offor if you do not intend paint ing this spring.' The quiokest way for us to get an agenoy at your plaoe is to have several housos painted with L. <v M. Paint; this eonvincos the merolia ut wo want to interest. Tell us size of house and number of coats wanted and we'll advise as to amount of paint wo will present to you and suggest some superb color combinations. Mercantile agencies rate our capital and reputation at "highest"; founded in 1857; boon making this paint 80 years; have 3,500 agencie:;; sold Ave million pounds in 1000. L. & M. Paint covers more and lasts longor than load; you thiu it with oil. Botter investigate. Truly, Longman & Martinez, Paint Makers, 207 Pearl street, New York City. - Progress In 8outh Carolina. The South Carolina Legislature has passed a bill creating the offico of State Geologist. This is ono of tho best thing tho South Carolina Legislature has done in a long time. There was a hard light over the bill and tbo , progressive element was nided very muon by a letter from a gen tloman wno cave Information flnnnnrning tho Georgia Geological Bureau and tho benefits it had conferred upon this ?tato. Ho said that tho bureau made an exhibit nt the Atlanta Exposition of 1805 "wjhioh bas brought millions of capital into Gloorgla." Ho states that tho Georgia marble quarries atone have made millions in contracts na tho result of that oxhibit, ?laving built a State House for Bhodo Island and ono for. Minnesota, "tho Cor coran Art Gallery In Washington, St. John's Cathedral, St. Luke's Hospital md numerous other artlstio buildings." ind are now furnishing material for "a million-dollar addition to tho Adminis tration building in Washington," besides 'interior work in buildings all ovor tho world," and tho samo gratifying ron ....us !:avc boon experienced from tho "monu mental and building granites" of the 4 tatos. South Carolina is rich in mineral re jourcos, tho dovoiopmont of whioh will be greatly encouraged and promoted by i com potent State Geologist. Ho will bo ono of tho best Investments the State ?vor mado.-Atlanta Journal. Mr. G, H- Mayhow, of Walhalla, is the writer whoso letter is roforred ,to in the ?novo editorial. He had ohargo of col lating and installing the exhibits in this iopnrtniont at tho Atlanta Exposition. Wo know of no one so well qualified as Mr. Mayhew for tho position of Ht ate Qeologlst for South Carolina. His expe rience in tho work would bo invaluable In preparing the exhibit of granites, marbles, minerals, ote., for tho South Dardina Inter-State and West Indian (exposition to bo hold at Charleston noxt ?inter. We hope to soo Mr. Mayhow ?ppoi?tcd. The naval appropriation bill, now under consideration in tho National Bon ito, covers an ag?regato amount of $78, 100,073. The most interesting itom of the bil! to Charleston is tho following: .For dry dook at Charleston, S. C.. ?250, )00 and all unexpanded appropriations for tho station at Port Boyal, S. C." 50 pairs Paints goii 125 pairs $1 Pants 175 pairs l.|2 Pants 100 pairs l,Z? Pants 300 pairs 3.$2 Pants Bargains in 2.22, 3.2! 225 Children's Sui1 to 2.22, Special Phono IVo. 1. THE NEW CEN8U8 FIGURES. Oconoo County Towns Show ? General ?nd Healthy Ino.ease. The consua figures for cities and towna (incorporated) ?atW 4,000 population bavo boou published. Below we give the population Of the various towna in Oconoo and Fiokens counties, and the Inoroa8e in ten years i OCOHKB CODNTY. 1800. 1000. Inoreaso Walhalla. 820 1,807 v 487 .Senooa.... 002 ?Vvv Westminster. 582 857 825 West Union. 285 289 54 PIOKKNS COUNTY. 1890. 1000. Iuorease iContral. 890 849 47 .Calhoun. 200 Easley. 421 008 482 Piokens. 288 ? 449 100 Liberty... 211 808 157 . No figures for J890. t Doorcase. This is a Very gratifying showing for Oconoo towns. Tue removal of the rail road Interests by tho Southern Railway, together with several destructive fires, is doubtless the causo of Central's heavy loss in population. ? -?.?? . Working Night and Day. Tho busiest and mightiest li ttl o thing ?hat was ever made is Dr, King's New Life Pill. Every pill is a sugar-coated (lobule of health, that changes weakness nto strength, listlessness into energy, >rain-fag into mental power. Thoy'ro ?vondorful in building up tho health. )nlv 25o. por box. Sold by all druggists n the oountv. ????? i - ' Nows from Oakwny. . Oakway, February ll.-Uev. C. Ward aw preached au interesting sermon to a argo congregation at the Baptist church sunday. Mrs. J, P. Keese and Miss Eva Reeder, >f Walhalla, visited their mother, Mrs. 1. J. Boeder, Sunday. Misses Emma ana Alice Gaines, of Vostminstor, visited tho family of Mr. foster last week. 'Mrs. W* M. Brown left Saturday for Columbia. Mr. Lawless, of Anderson county, who t tas ' bought the farm of Mr. W. E. | Jason, moved to this plaoe last week. Ve are glad to woloome him and hi's in mr' midst. Mr. H. P. Haley, of Greenville, visited tomefolks last wook. Mr. Carleton Leathers and sister, Miss lallio, visltod the family of Mr. J. A. Subanks Sunday. Mr. Carl C. Myers made a business rip to Fort Hill Friday. The services at the New Bethel Bap is t church on Saturday before the sec ond Sundays aro edan god from eleven 'dook in the morning to two o'olook in he afternoon. Mr. Handy Harris and daughter, Miss juoy, of Townville, visited the family of ir. James Harris Sunday. Miss Li/.zoilo Hill, of Horse Cove, N. ?., is boarding with her sister, Mrs. W. V. Beardon, and attending the Oakway ohool. Dr. I. J. Bun-ins, who has been visit Qg homefolks in Ami ors un, returned tome Saturday. Sororis. teduced Rates to Washington on Account of the Inauguration. Tho Southern Raliway, the ?treat trunk [ne from the South to Washington, 'flers specially reduced rates to Wash Qgton, D. C., for tho inauguration of 'resident McKinley, March 4th, 1901, as olio ws : For individuals, (singlo tickets.) rate of ne first olass fare for the round trip, to e sold Maroh lat, 2d and 8d, with final ?mit Maroh Otb, 1901. For regular organized military compa res and brass bands in "uniform acoom anying them, twenty-five or more on ne ticket, still lower rates will be rauted. Tickets to ho sold Maroh 1st, d and Sd, with final limit Maroh 0th, 001. Tho service of the Southern Railway i by far the most completo and fastest f any lino from tho South. For detailed information as to rates, enervations, otc., apply to any agont of bo Southern Railway or connections. W. H. Tayloe, issistant General Passenger Agent, At lanta, Ga. ??,?? Red Hot from tho Ona Was tho ball that hit G. B. Steadman f Newark, Mich., in the oivil war. It ausod horrible ulcers that no treatmont elped for 20 yoars. Thou Buoklen's anica Salve ourod him. Cures outs, mises, borun, boils, felons, corns, skin motions, Best pile eure on earth. 25 ont? a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by ll druggist*] in the county. --".??*! Generous Dukes. .Durham, "*?. C., Fobiu&?y S.-*VWu igton and B. N. Duke nave given 5,000 to the negro race here with which o establish a hospital. Work will begin a the near futuro and a first-class hos? ital' will be oreo ted. The amounts Ivon by tho Dukes will bo supplemented y other prlvato donations, and in ereot ig tho building am, equipping the ?rae from $5,000 to $10,000 will be forth* oming. . . ' ---<?-?. Pollooman J. T. King, of Anderson, 'ho woighs 855 pounds, is off tho foroo imporartly. Pain Flatulenoy, sourness, bad appetite, (\ sense of weight o] eating, together with unea tlonco, Irritability of temper, anxiety, lost energy, depress sick headache, bad dreams t ness, come from weak ai nerves. That kind of nervei braced np, strengthened, in helped if you would have a sc a keen appetite and a oheerfv Dr Brings back apnetite, stimulate* ful vitality to the SoU by sdi cfcuggtets on A g?a ag at 35c. ig?ing at 4?c- \ i going at 75c. i going at ?Oc. i going at $1.50. land 3.52 Pants, bs, worth from \f? n Price, 7?bf ? H EE IL "i THE CHARLESTON EXPOSITION. The Commissioners for the Different Town ships Have Boon Appointed. Tho Sooth Carolina Iutor-Stato and) Weat Indian Exposition-Ooonee > County, '? ' ) Greeting: Tho following namod? ge'p-' tlemen are hereby appointed aa Commis sioners for tho respective townships Mid ClomBon Col logo to thoroughly organizo and preparo au exhibit from tho county tc tho South Carol? UH Iutor-Stato and WeBt "indian Exposition. Yonr dutios, will boto aid the County Board of Com missioners in scouring at onoo a oolloo tion of the best timber of every known variety grown in the county to bo soa Boned for the Anal selection, To soouro spealmons of all kinds of berries mid fruits as they .mature; also the boat Bpcchuena of horticulture vltioulturo and il or lo ul turo; work? pf art and fanoy designa of tho ladies'- handiwork. Wo desiro you to encourage the farmers to Brow th* largest yield ot corn, wheat, oats, cotton? peas, potatoes,'sorghum; also to rrepare hay from tho dll?oront grassos. We desire models of farms and farm buildings, improved methods of farming and improved implements' of praotloai value to the farmer. Also ?amploB of ores, minerals, marble, gran ito, etc., located in the county. To .on sourago the minor industries in wood, Iron, etc, of tho county to show their produots. Also encourage tho toxtilo manufacturers to prepare a special ox Id bit. We cherish tho hopo thaioaU manufactured art'clcs will be allowed jpaoe in the county ozbibit. % v-f \'r Your further duty will be- to secure lash contributions towards creating,,}) fund to prepare tho said col lectivo ox libit. All moneys so contributed wilj,bc "orwnrdod to Y. L. Norman, Sooretary ind Treasurer, Walhalla. Wo reoommend that you call a meet ng of the oitizens of your respectivo :ownshipa on Saturday, February 23d, 001, to take formal action on thia mat er. Respectfully. John W. Sbelor, Chairman, V. L. Norman, Seo. and Treas., E. E. Vernor, Jas. Thompson, Board Com'rs Oconoo County. February 12,1001. AUXII.IAUY 1(0 AltDS. .Wagoner-E. lt. Lucas, W. J. Strib ing, C. H. Mayhew, W. A. Strother. Keowee-S. L. Biohardson, T. A. 3rant, Arohaolaus Lay. Whitewater-W. M. Brown, Milton fioholson, Sr. {D.O. Sheppard, Obattooga-W. G. Russell, Albert M. frown, R. JJ. Syms. Pulaski-Nathan Watkins, Nathaniel ?btllipa, G. 0. Arve. Titgaloo-W. E. Chewell, W? P/Ander ou, B. H. Croaa. Center-J. J...Haloy,- 8. P* Strlbli?g, \ L. Sitton. Seneoa-W. A. Courtenay, Daniel Rave leh J. B. Plokett. Clemson College-President Hartzog, 9ith power to appoint two others. ?' ? Brave Men Fall Victims to stomach, livor and kidney roubles as well as women,' and all feel he results in loss of appetite, poisons in he blood, backache nervousness, bead ehe and tired, listless, run-down feeling, lut there's no' need to feel Uko' that, daten to J. W. Gardner, Idavillo, Iud. Ie says: "Kleetrio Bitters aro juet tho hing for a man when ho is all run down, nd don't oare whether he Uvea br dfes, t did more to give me new strength and ood appetite than anything I could uko. I oan now eat anything and have new leaae on lifo." Only 60 coats, at ll drugs stores in tho county. , Every ottlo guaranteed. -.-r- ?S ; Son of a Chief of Police Shot to Death. olico Rut h or ford ton, N. 0., Fobruar foison Haroriok. son of Ohjef of_.," - [amriok, was killed and Ezeil Hanudok rac fatally shot as the ronni t of a tragedy rhioh occurred in Dook Bailoy's barbjr bop at Forest City at noon to-day. The lamrock bova went into the ?bop ?rjnk ag. While Bailey was shaving a gentle aau they began throwing cups and water bout until Bailey ordered thom to leave, 'hey did so, but returned in a few min tos with sticks of wood and made, an ??ort to kill Baltoy. They seized him, brew him to the floor, and were oh oking fro, when he drow his pistol and fired. Telson Hamriok was shot in the stomach nd died in a tow minutes. Bailey was rraigued bofore a magistrate, and tho estimony showing ho was justified, ho rae released und or a |500 bond. All the at tics are white Public sentiment la Sainat the vio ti ms. Bailey ia a law iding oitizen. It ia said the dead mau 'as u t der bond for aiding in tho ly Holi ng ol tho negro. Avery Milla, last Au ;uat, and would have been tried at tho ext term of Rutherfordton court ?for aurder. Woman's Department Work, Charleston, 8. C., February I0.??h? 7o;r.r.:.'r. depa?tiVieiib u? thu ?ouih Caro ina interstate and WeBt Indian Expos! lon has beeu organized here with ..Mrs. larah Calhoun ti? mond s as presidtjnt; ira. G. .A. Wagoner, vice president; Ira. W. A. Pringle, treasurer. Tho adios who have offered to take obargo f thia feature of tho big show aro very mich encouraged and enthusiastic rith the pions and they will help to dake thia one of tho host attractions of he Exposition. Members of the board f administration and lady oommisslon rs from other States and countries will o named later. mm taste, los? of ? fullness after siness, impa norvoiisnoss, lion of spirits, ?id sleepless* id debilitated i have to be vigorated and mnd stomaoh, il mind. l?es9 i digestion, give? refreshing sie nervo centers, and tones vip tl ?statte? Sfr.M? ott "It was dysj pains all throi baok, patpitatj swelling htfnds miracles.'.'-M^ i when I?wbke 1 tired and ;brok< to my b?s?riesa. Milos' Nervino, cured lifter un Louis V* BAI These prices viril the goods last. C your choice. Ooo make room for ne^ NEWS IN AND AROUND WESTMINSTER. Westminster, Febitiary 12.-Rev. R. L, Duffie and family now oooupy their new residence near the cotton mill. Wo are glad for men Of good character to beoome citizens of our town. We oxtond to Rev. Duffie and family a moat hearty welcome. Grip, mumpa, etc., have been paying somo of us rather unwelcome visita. Those who havo boon suffering are: Messrs. , Charlie Mulkoy, John, James and William Hull, O. K. Broazealo, Dr. Ruit Mitchel), Mrs. C. E. O. Mitohell, Mrs. Ira Fitts., : Rev. N. G. Christopher and family are visiting at Gray Court, S. C., whore Rev. Christopher has two brothers, both prac ticing physicians, Wo wish for thom a delightful visit and that Mrs. Christo pher may be fully restored to health. COI. R. E. Mason and son, Edwin, have returned from G?stenla, N. C. The wheat orop around Hopewell is looking fine, and shows that tho farmers will have plenty of ?the "Staff of Lifo" if no unlooked-for disaster befalls tho orop. Mrs. Ruseoll Jenkins is very slok this Rev, J. M. McGuire, of Connoross. Sreaehed in the Baptist ohurch last unday morning in tho absenoe of tho pastor. His text was. "Ye aro not your own, for yo ato bought with a price." As it had hoon well studied, somo of the points were fine and very beuoftoial to thoso of a reoeptive mind. AB usual tho congregation in the evening was large, and Rev. P. J. Vormillion g$vo a vigor ous discourse on tho Bubjoot, "Heaven and Hell." "The Lord has said His Word shall not return unto Him void.'* 'Mr. D. P. Vernor and daughter, Mrs. Moreman, and son, of Greenvlllo, were at Dr. J. M. MoOlanahan's this week. ' Times: "Mossrs. Walter 'Allen and! Isaao Brakoflold, representing tho Ameri can MoiBtonor.Company, Boston, Mass., aro putting in eighteen humidifiers in tho Clio?woil Cotton Mills. These gen tlemen are pleasant follows, also fine moohanios, and it is always a pleasure to moot such men. Mr. Allen 1B accompa nied by his estimable wife, and they aro stopping at Mrs. England's." Millions Wren Away. It ls cortainly gratifying to tho public to know of ono oonoorn in the land who aro not afraid to be generous to the neody and suffering, Tho proprietors of Dr. King's New Discovory for consump tion) coughs and colds have given away over ten million trial bottles of this groat medicino, and have tho satisfaction of knowing it has absolutely oared thou sands of hopeless eases. Asthma, bron chitis, hoarseness apd all disoasoB of tho throat, ehest and lungs are surely cured by it. Call on all druggists in the oounty and get a bottlo free? Regular si?.o 50o. and $1. . Every bottle guaranteed or | prioe rofunded. _____ THE NEWS FROM SENECA. Soneoa, S. C., Pobruary 12, 1001.-Mar ried, at tho Baptist ohurch, on last Sun day, Miss Ida York to Mr. J. A. Smith, Rev. W. P. Holland officiating. The many friends of this couple wish thom a long and successful life. Who will be tho noxt ? Mrs.'W. P. Austin has returned homo, after visiting several weeks in Jackson, Miss. Mrs. Ben. O. Harris passed through Seneoa Sunday, going on a visit to rela tives in Elberton, Ga. Miss Maoie Mc?arley 1B visiting rela tives and friends in Pendleton this week. Soneoa visitors of last Sunday were: Mr. T. K. I .a Um m, of Greenville: Mr. Elias Earle, Tertia; Mr. Henry Harris, Pendleton; Mr. Charlie Giguilliat, Clem son. Messrs. David Todd and Cooli Todd went to Anderson Sunday to attend tho funeral of Dr. E. C. Frierson, their uncle. Mr. Joseph Thompson ls visiting his father and mother. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Thompson. Mr. Thompson holds a re sponsible position in Columbia as general railroad dispatcher. Messrs. Luther Moore and Loland Mer ritt spent last Sunday in Westminster. Miss Maggie Spears, of Townvillo, was In town shopping Tuesday. Mrs. 11 ar dio (H ls trap died at her home, aear Soneoa, last Monday. Uor remains wero buried at Liberty, Plckens county, on Tuesday. Mr. P. M. Cary mado a boldness trip bo Andorson Tuesday. L. ii. c. ur. J. W. Bell, druggist, will refund you your money if you are not satisfied after using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They oure disorders of tlie stomach, biliousness, constipation and headaeho. Prioe, 25cents. Samples free. _J_ Constable's Son Kills a Negro. Charleston. S. C., February lo.-John Storr itt, colored, tho captain of a schooner, waa shot and killed by Alex Brodie, the young son of a oonstablo, in a grocery store to-night. St o rr itt was buying provisions for his' vessel and was to sail at midnight. Brodie earoo in the place, flourished a pistol and.fired once at a cac. Mrs, Dixon, the owner of the ?toro, was badly frightened, and Sturritt told bor not to worry, as he would make tho boy bohave. Whilo trying to pre vent the boy from using his pistol again, Sturritt was shot in tho heart. Tho pis tol was so near his body that bis cloth ing caught fire. Brodie said that he had tust come from the wharf, whore he had mon plugging holes in a tug and shoot ing at Italians. Ten minutes after the killing he called his father out of a store and said: "Governor, I have just shot a nigger." Ho was arrested. ?epslar?il th? timo. I had igh my stomach, chest and on of heart, smothering, and feet ?nd twitching of Bleep was unrefreshing ?r? n the morning I would be m-down and unfit to attend I procured a bottle of Dr. took lt as directed, and was lng three bottles1." JTHAZKR, Natohitobhes, La. ervine ep to the tired brain, health' ie whole system. es mdtexlCo,, m?m^ fa& I prevail as long as orn? early arid get ?ds must be sold to w stock to arrive. i IT V Q B Hi J? ? ^ J OR. T M. J . . Dentist, . . OFFICE IN BANK BUILDING, Westminster, S. C. OFFICE HOURS: j ?fc & ??.JJ? p> M' Phone 10, 2-2? Notice to WE, tho undersigned, each do horeby notify all persons that trespassing ? of any kind Is positively forbiddon in any part of Ooon?e oouuty on lands bo longing to us. (Signed) Osoar Couch, William Moody, A, Ti. Singleton. W. W. Odoll, I. Good, W. W. Moss and J. D. Isbell. January 80,1001. 5-8 ITO TO . . . South Georgia Syrup, warranted abso lu toi y pure and fine, Ton noss oo Sorghum and the ttueBt Cou/jtry Sorghum. A rea) good Coffeo at lOo. ; botter for | 12i oente. Texas Red Rust Proof Oats, White I Oats, Corn, Bran, Salt. Fine lot of Ferry's Soeds. Our "Dladom" Flour has no superior. Buy our keg Soda and save money; DEAN & EARLE, Walhalla, S. C. January-80,1001. Notice to Petitors anfl Creditors. ALL persons indebted to the estate of Milos Moss, deoeased are hereby notified to make payment to tho undersigned, and all persons having olaims against said estate, will present the samo, dui? ."?tested, within' the time proscribed cv law, or bo barred. MILES A. MOSS, Exooutor of the Estate of Miles Moss, doceaHod. January 80, 1001. 5-0 Teachers' Examination. THE examination for Teachers' Certifi cates for Ooonee county will bo held at the Court House on Friday, Feb ruary 15th, 1001, beginning promptly at 9 o'dook a. m. There will be no special examinations allowed. Ali teachers holding certificates that' expire before Ootober, 1001, should bo here on the above date. Applicants are required to furnish their own paper, pen and ink. C. L. CRAIG, County Supt. of Education. February 0, 1001._0j7_ Dr. W.F.Austin, DENTIST, SENECA, S. C. OFFICE DAYS ? MONDAIS. THURS DAY H, FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS* January 15,1001. BR?DGE TO LET. THE Board of County Commissioners for Oooneo county will lot. to -tho lowest responsible bidder, on the 15th day of February, 1001, at ll o'clook, at the bridge, the contract to rebuild the bridge over Perkins' creek, on tho road from Sonooa to LeRoyf* bridge, on Con noross oreek, by W. A. Brewer's. Flans j and specifications will be exhibited on tho day of letting. Right to rejojt all bids reserved. ? F. A. H. 8CHRODER, Clerk Board Co. Commissioners. January 80, 1001. 5-7 RUSSELi'S"BTGT?LL"! BEST IN CULTIVATION. 36 to 40 Bolls Weinh a PooDi CtTORM AND DROUGHT PROOF. ? Every boll matures. Price in ten bushel lots, $1.00 per bushel, with freight added; five bushel lots, $1.25; ono bushel, $1.50. Freight very low. Address me at | Westminster, S. C., or leave orders with the undersigned or at Dickerson's Store, and thoy will reoeivo prompt attention. ^ DR. J. M. McCL AN A II AN, Westminster, S. O. January lt, 1001._8-2m Petition for Final Settle ment and Discharge. STATE OP SOUTH CAROLINA, COURTY OF OCONKK. In the Court of Probate. Ex Parto G. E. Smith and W. T. Hunt, as surviving Exeoutors, lb Re. Tho Estate of Wm. S. Woolbrlght, dooeaaed. To Mrs. M. A. Horton, Mr?. E. J. Smith, Mrs. SalUo E. Hunt. Mrs. Ida Wool bright, O. H. P. Woolbrlght, W. N. Woolbrlght and J. E. Woolbrlght] Take notice that tho undersigned will poly to tho Judgo of Probate, at Wal lalla Court House, 8. C., on Monday, tho I 25th day of Fobruory, A, D. 1001, at ll o'olook A. M., for a Final Settlement of tho Estate of Wm. 8. Woolbrlght, de oeased. and disoharge from the office of Executors of said estate. G. E. SMITH. AND W. T. HUNT, As Exeoutors of the last Will and Testa ment of Wm. S. Woolbrlght, deoeased. Dated 5th day of January, A. D. 190.1. . . D. A. SMITH, \ Seal. > Judgo of Probate, Ooonoo County, 8. O. January 0,1001. 2-7 -to Big Line Mea's Suits, ali colors, gpi?g g B?rg?ins in Men's Hats, jfrom 26a to 2.5! Bargains in Men's Jjftdies^ Ohiiaren's Shoes, from 20c. to $4. g Lot of all kinds of Shirts, going at your owh pHce. ST AND, Law Requires You to Wear Pants ! You are allowed to go without ooat or Books, but the lsW " 70U to wear Panta. fo have just received from two largo manufactories tho moat oomplote stook of PANTS ever handled by us. {Oor com petitors way publish low prices, but we oan give you a sub-cellar price which kuooks values into smithereens. Children's and Youths? Clothing: I We have also added a nico lino of Children's and, Youths' CLOTHING. Ladies who are looking fo- clothes for their boys will do well to see us first. Wo have the vestee suits for small boys. They are all the rage. , Neckwear ? Neckwear ! Wo bought direct from the manufacturer and have cut prices half in two op Neckwear, flavo never been able to .offer it as cheaply. ZephyrI Zephyr ! We are the only people in town who sell ZEPHYR. Just received another shipment of the famous "Columbia" brand. All colors. Dry GI oodw and Shoos ! Remember us when you aro in need of Dry Goods, Hats and Shoes. Tho March New Idea Patterns in store. Fashion Sheets free for the asking. Respectfully, V. L. N orman WALHALLA, S. C. hie world belongs to the energetic arden and Field Seeds For Spring Planting. Best Northern Seed Potatoes, West f. ern Seed Oats, Onion Sets, Valentine Beans, 'urn the world over with one of our OLIVER CHILLED PLOWS. Dynamite, Caps, Fuse and Blasting Powder always on hand. M. W. COLEMAN & CO., SENECA, S. C. D2T*P. S.-All old accounts due M. W. Coleman & Co. prior to 1000 have been glaced in tho hands of Mr. W. P. Hold for collection. Prompt settlements are ?xpocted. Monumental Designing ! ?*"???"".' ".1111 ? ? 1111 1 1 I am prepared at all times to fill orders /or Monuments, Tombs, Statuary ?Lld Headstones.. Having designed and executed the Wap; ener Monument for the Semi-Centennial Executive Committee, and other monu mental work in this section, I feel that I can satisfy all who wish work in this line. C, H, tVIAYH E W, WALHALLA. 8. O. \DDRB6S. C. W. Pitchford Co Dealers in ... Fertilizers, Cotton Seed Hulls Hay, Bran, &c, and General Merchandise. ?, T. JAYNB8. 1 J. W. BHltT,OR< ??YNES & SHELOR, ATTOitNBYt?-AT-LAW, ?/?r"?At,r,A, s. o. PROMPT attontlon (riven to alt bust? t noss oommttted to their care. * WM. J. STJUUI.INO. y { ]?. L. IIRRNDON oTHBUHfT Attorr.eys-AM-aw, WALHALLA, S. O. PROMPT ATTKNTIOH G?VRN TO A7.T, BUSI NR88 ENTRUBTKn TO TlIKM, January 0,