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BARGA. DoN'T FAIL TO BEE OUR LINE Ol our counters to-day ! You will flud the be aud Men's Hose, Handkerchiefs for all, ( been shown here tn some time. Call and you will find it as represe; Notions we will show some of our DRE! terns left to oloso at cost, and a few other miss. We mean what we say-THEY Ml We will show our Blankets aud Com for CASH ONLY-no goods charged exo< C. G. J J. H. MOORE, M. D., Physician and Surgeon. Calls left at residence or J. H. Darby's Drug Store will receive prompt attention, DAY OR NIGHT. Phonos : Residence 03, Drug Store 18. 11-6 01?" ...RI AND SURGEON... OFFICE, J. H. DARBY'S DRUG STORK. Ootobor 28, 1901. 48-tf WANTED, Hiokory, Doirwood and PorBinimon Logs. Southern Hard wood Co., Charl'jston. S. C. PERSONS visiting the Exposition can be accommodated with boa?d and lodging at roasouablo rates. Fino loca tion; convoniont to car linos. For fur ther information address MKS. KATE CUDWORTU, Maxwell House, 14 Groou streot, Charleston, S. C. 3 -THE Mutual Life Insurance Company OF NEW YORK. OLD, SAFE AND RELIABLE. See JAS. M. MOSS, May 20-02. Resident Agent. WANTED.-Purchasor for 70 acres well timbored land, noar Walhalla. Timber alone well worth prico. W. H. EMERSON, Land Agent, 10* Andorsou, S. C. Itand aub Dtrsnral. -Wanted-Hoof cattlo, hogs and hides. Hopkin's Market, Seneca. -Horn, to Mr. and Mrs. D. G. McAlis tor, in Walhalla, on Friday, February 28th, 1002, a daughter. -Messrs. Julian Dendy and Otto Schumacher, of Clemson, spent Sunday in town with their paronts. -Uov. and Mrs. J. Steck returned to Walhalla last Wednesday, aftor spending a month in Taylorsvillo, N. C. -He sure to hoar Hon. John Templo Craves, of Georgia, on tho night of March 10th, at tho Court House. -Mr. A. Rae Dendy, of Charlotte, N. C., spont Sunday in Walnnlla visiting bis parents, Capt, and Mrs. S. K. Dendy. -Wanted-To oxohango High Grado Sowing Maohinc for good milch cow. B. A. Daly, Sonoca, S. C. -Prof. O. B. Martin, principal of tho Greenville Graded school, has announced his candidacy for tho position of State Superintendent of Education. -Wo havo a communication from Hon. E. Ii. Horndon which, wo regret, carno too lato to appear in this week's issue. It will appear next week. -Soo chango of V. L. Norman's adver tisement this weok. Do you know what "Oiloids" aro? Read this ad. and lind out. (.'ive Mr. Norman a call. -For salo an extra fluo young sorrel stallion. Can bc seen at tho place known as tho old Billy Suttles Mill or Wool Card IMaco. F. H. Hendricks, Walhalla, S. C. -Senator and Mrs. E. L. Horndon re turned to Walhalla last Saturday even ing, after an absence of six weeks, spent | in Columbia, Granitovillo and other places. -Tho Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church will hold its usual monthly mooting at tho homo of Mrs. C. W. Pitchford Thursday, March Otb, at 8 p. m. -Mr. S. J. Hall, representing tho Endowment Bank, Knights of Pythias, spent last Thursday and Friday in Wal halla in tho interest of tho insuranco branch of the ordor. -Lunnoy's 8-Hour Improved Liver Regulator will cure sick and nervous headache, biliousness, constipation, indi gestion and other liver troubles. Prico 20 cents, at Lunney's drug store, Seneca. -Mr. Grundy Hill, of Horse Cove, N. C., was in Walhalla Tuesday on his way homo from Oak way, where ho has spent several days visiting his daughters, Mrs Reardon and Mrs. .J. S. Jennings, and families. -Messrs. M. W. Coleman ?fc Co., of Seneca, appear in our columns this week. This wide-awako firm has constantly something of intcrost to the public, and it will repay our renders to keep au eyo on their advertising spaco. - Messrs. S. M. Crawford and John M. Dowis, of Tugaloo, woro in Walhalla Monday on business. Thoso gentlemen aro always heartily wolcomo at The Courier ollico. Mr. Crawford has boon a roadnr of Tho Courier for over fifty years. -Tho recent hoavy rains have dono considerable damago to roads and bridges in Coonee county. Sovoinl bridges havo boon completely domolishcl anda num ber havo been so badly injured aa to ro quiro extensive repairs. -Last Monday was a busy one for Wal halla in Court House circles. The County Pension Board, tho Board of Control (dispensary), and tho Board of Rogistratiou wero all in session, and there was a lively interost in tho sales at tho Court Houso door. -Remember wo havo tho celebrated Roxano and Baker's Choico flour. It has boen proven, by actual test of over fifty customers, to bo tho beet Hour on tho market. Guaran toed tho boat or mouoy refunded. J. & J. S. Cartor. -Mrs. Nannie B. Barron will opon a stock of millinery in Walhalla, about March 31st, in the building formorly occupied by Mr. John F. Craig. Mrs. Barron is now iu Atlanta selecting her spring stock, and will bo prepared to oxhibit a full lino of millinory prior to Easter. -We clip tho following from tho Rail way Age, Chicago, February 28: "Tho French Broad and Southern Railway is projected to run from Toxaway, N. C., tho terminus of i lie Transylvania Rail road, south about fifty miles to a connec tion with tho Southern Railway in Oconee county, S. C. JohnS. Vernor, of Colum bia, S. C., is ono of tho projectors." -At tho Master's salo of tho D. P. Robins land, last Monday, the homo place, about two miles from Walhalla, containing about fifty acres, and on which there is a good dwelling, brought $8,001. The purchase was made by Mrs. James T. Robins. Tho property of tho Wal halla Canning Company brought $250, and was purchased by Mr. James Soa borc, -Mr. and Mrs. James L. Brown left last. Thursday for Salford, Arizona, whore thoy contemplate making their homo in the futuro. Thoir many friends regret to soo them leavo Oooneo, but Wish thom much success in thoir now homo. We commend them to tho good . .?opie of any community in wbloh their ?t?aay be oast. N SALE. ' BARGAIN NOTIONS that wo ?hov? on ?jt bargain? in Towels. Ladies,' Mis?es* Moves, .Suspenders, Tie?, etc., that have ?ted. Along with this line of Bargain iS GOODS AT COST. Fine Wahrt Pat ploces at Bargains you oannot afford to JST BE SOLD. fort? AT COST. The above bargain? aro $pt at regular rotail prices. AYN ES. -Go to Carter & Co. when you want a good horse, mule or milch cow. -Mrs. J. W. F. Thompson has berm quite ill for several day?. We hope for her speedy recovery. -The County Board of Education will meet on Saturday, Maroh 8. at if) o'olook. All interested in the Ebenezer sohool will please be on baud at the appointed hour. -Mrs. C. G. Strong has been suffering for a week with a severo attack of tho grip. She is improving now, however, and we hope she may soon po entirely .veil. -Supervisor S. M. Pool has been con fined to his bed for a weok with a stub born attaok of the grip. He is reported improving this morning and we hope to soe him out at an early day. -Mr?. Sart.^ Maulden, of Easlcy, S. C., diod recently in that town, aged sixty four yens. Mr?. Maulden was well known a? Mrs. Mitchell to many of our readers. She resided for quito a while ...ar Oconee Station. Mrs. Maulden wa? a consistent member of tho Presbyterian church. - The followiug ia tho rosult of tho re cent examination hold for toachors' cer tificates as announced by the County Board of Examinors: Second grade, class "A," Nos. 1 and 0; class "B," Nos. 2, 7, 21, 4, 18, 8, 10 and 6. Cortifloates will be issued as soon as blank forms aro re ceived by the County Superintendent of Education. -Carter & Co. will commence to-day their grand dosing out salo of shoes, clothing, hats, cloaks, capos, laces, edg ings, insertions, mackintoshes, and many other things in tho notions and dry goods linos, at greatly reducod prices to make room for their spring stock. Como quick and got bargains. -Married, on Fobruary 23d, 1002, at tho residence of tho bride's father, Rev. W. T. McAlistor, noar Mountain Rest, Mr. Walter N. Mooro and Miss Alice V. McAlistor, Rev. D. F. Cartor offioiatiug. Mr. Mooro is a native of Haborsham county, Ga., mid Miss McAlistor is a native of Oconoe. Tho young couple have our boat wishes for a long and use ful life. -Contractors and builders should take duo notico of tho advertisement calling for sealed bids for the creel ion of the new school building in Walhalla. Draw ings, plans and specifications will bo obtainable from Messrs. Edwards & Wal teis, Columbia, or J. M. Ward, Mayor, Walhalla, on March 10. Sealed bids must bo flied with J. M. Ward, Mayor, on or before March 25th. See advertisement. -Married, on February 20, 1002, at tho residence of the hrido'ti parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Holder, Mr. James W. Corbin to Miss Minnie Pohlen, Hov. J. 13. Colley officiating. The groom is tho eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. F. Corbin, of Wal halla. Ho holds a responsible position in tho mechanical dopartmeut of < 'Icm son i'ollogo. Tho many friends of tho popular young couplo extend congratu lations and wish thom a long Ufo of hap piness and prosperity. -The social and literary ovent of the season will bo tho appearance hore of Hon. John Templo Graves, of Goorgia, who conies on Wednesday night, March 10th. Ho is tho star attraction of tho Walhalla Lyceum Association, and it is boped that tho Court House, which has been secured for tho ovent, will bo packed from entrance to platform. A special invitation is extended to tho lit erary peoplo of tho county to avail them selves of this opportunity to hoar "Tho most eloquent Southerner of to-day." Admission .">(> cents. No reserved seats. If you want tho best flour in Walhalla buy i vox a ne and Baker's Choice, made in Evansville, Ind. Nothing better mado out of w'> eat. Guaranteed by Carler & Co. -On Thursday afternoon, Fobruary 27, at tho borne of tho bride's l at lier, Col. M. B. Hardin, at Clemson College, Mr. C. C. .M<d innnell and Miss Mary Hardin woro married. Tho coromony was performed after tho Episcopal ritual by Kov. O. T. Porcher, of Greenwood. Mr. McDonnell is a cultured Virginia gontloman, and bas resided in South Carolina for a num ber of years as chemist in the State fer tilizer department at Clemson College. The bride is a young woman highly de serving of tho lovo of all who know her, and many frionds of tho happy couplo unite in wishing thom longth and happi ness of days. -Col. R. E. Bowep, of Plckens, S. C., and Messrs. Goo. Bonedict and John W. Lovo, of Nashville, Tenn., wore in Wal halla on last Saturday completing tho pu rebaso of a largo body of land in Oconee and Plckens conntios. Tho num ber of acres purchased waa 20,048, of which 10,880 acres belonged to tho estate of tho lato W. J. DufHo, and 3,213 acres belonging to other parties. This is an important transaction and is likely to re sult in tho establishment of saw mills and other machinory for cutting und shipment of lumbor. Maj. S. P. Dendy was tho iSttornoy in tho preparation of tho logal papors necessary in this big laud deal. Saves Two from Death. "Our little daughter had an almost fatal attack of whooping cough and bronchitis," writes Mrs. W. K. Havl land, of Armonk, N. Y., "but, when all other remedies failed, wo saved her lifo with Dr. King's Now Discovery. Our niece, who had consumption in an ad vanced stage, also used this wonderful medicino and to-day she is perfootly well." Desperate throat and lung dlB oases yiold to Dr. King's Now Discovory aa to no othor medicine on earth. Infal lible for coughs and colds. 50c. ami I bottles guaranteed by alt druggists in tho county. Trial bottles free. Death of a Bright Young Man. Tho many friends of Mr. J. I). Camp boll, tho officiai ston igrapher of the Sovonth Judicial Circuit, regrot to learn of bis death, which ocourrod nt Colum bia, S. C., on Sunday, Maroh 2d, 1002. Mr. Campbell was woll known in Wal halla, whoro ho bad frequently visited. Ho was a brother of Mrs. J. T. Kay. He discharged tho duties of official stenog rapher of tho Circuit Court at Walhalla a row years ago. Ho was 84 years old. Ho leavos his mothor, two sistors and linee brothors to mourn his death. ? ' .... The Evin Pell Murder Case. Tho caso of tho State of North Carolina vs. A. Columbus Long, charged with complicity in tho murder of Mr. Evin Poll, nt Cashier's Valley, on August 28th, looi, waa hoard at Webster, vN. C., last week. Tho caso wont to the jury Tuesday aftornoon and a verdict of not guilty was i ci m m d Wednesday morning. Tho prosecution was ropresentod by four attorneys mid tho defense retained seven. E. L. Hcrudon, Esq., of Wal halla, a nephow of the murdered man, wa? ono of tho attorneys for tho prosecu tion. It is said to havo hoon one of tho hardest fought logal battlos? over wit nessed in Western North Carolina. Javan bong, tho principal defondant, has not boon captured. If brought to trial a change of venuo will be askod for and tho oaao transferred to Waynesvillo. Job Couldn't Have Stood lt If he'd had itching pile?. They're torrlbly annoying; but Bucklon's Arni?a Salve will euro tho worst oaso of pilo? on earth. It bas cured thousands. For in jurio?, nains or bodily eruptions it's tho host salve in tho world. Prioe 25o. a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold ejfktAll druggists in the county. J Sad Doath ol an fnfanl. On Tuesday, February 25th, tito Uoath angel visited the booie of Mr. and Mrs. George, F: Meares, and carried away their tittle sou, Clarenoo, aged six months. After three days of iutuusO Buffering from pneumonia, the lillie spirit took its (light. The little one was an exceedingly bright child, the joy of the household, lt was ead to tho parents to have to bid it good-bye, but they know their little ono is now "Safe in tho arms of Jesus, Safo on His gentle breast." After appropriate funeral services, con ducted by Kev. H. M Dubose, at Rook Springs church, the little body waa laid away. Weep not, fond parents, "For of such is the Kingdom of heaven/' e. -: Pure Ribbon Cane South Georgia Fvrup prunes, citron, currant?, and a full line, Of groceries cheap at Carter ?fe Co, The Courier Improves With Age. Our esteemed frio'nd, Capt. Fr F. Shaip, has loft at our offlco a copy of The Keov.ee Courier of March 5, 1859. He bas been a ooustant reador of this paper since 1852, three years aftor the first issue appeared. He has read every copy, and paid for every copy, sinco that date, and says the paper has improved each week, and that the last paper (Feb ruary 20, 1002,) was by great odds TUB MKS j' THAT EV KI; APPEARED. Thero is much of interest in this old copy of The Courier, but space forbids '*n extended reproduction from it. It is i ni?rent inc t o note one paragraph rela tive to the weather at that timo-doubly interesting because it is to a day just 43 years since the squib was written and published by Col. Robt. A.-Thompson, then editor and proprietor of the paper. The paragraph reads as follows: "The weather has boen paragraph?! until the subject is worn threadbare, but the fact s of tho case fully justify a recurrence to it. March came iu as lamb like a* could be wished: a day has sufficed for its genialness. Black olouds, wind and rain have succeeded it, wreath l ing the joh mini! ls and poach blooms with mourning petals. Tho Holds, too, aro being badly washed, and tho highway? are rendered almost impassable by rea son of tho quantities and dopth of tho mud that universally prevails." From this wo take it wo aro a little ahead of our frionds of forty-throo years ago, even in weat her conditions, for wo have apparently passed through tho mud and miro, rain and g'oom, into which they were just entoring. Fortunately for us, however, we are slow in regard to -peach blooms, and wo have nono to lose by tho biting winds wo may oxpoct during this month. Wo are glad to noto that Col. Robt. A. Thompson is still strong and vigorous, and aftor a siego of ' forty days and forty nights" in Columbia as a Representativo from Oconeo, appears rejuvenated, and jovial, with a great good-will for all mankind. Capt. Sharp, too, ia ono of those worthy goutlomou of tho old school, to whom honor and duty aro tho very essence of life itself. May these two honored gentlemen, now past tho me ridian of life, and pressing on toward tho prize that awaits those who havo walked as they have, bo spared yet many years of peaco and prosperity. What's Your Face Worth ? Sometimes a fortuno, but novor, if yon have a sallow complexion, a jaundiced look, moth patches aud blotches on the skin, all signs of livor trouble. But Dr. King's Now Lifo Pills give clear skin, rosy cheeks, rich complexion. Only 25 cents at all druggists in tho county. Salem Dots. Salem, S. C., March 3.-Tho streams were swollon considerably during tho re cent big rains. Somo of tho bridges wore damaged badly hy tho force of tho high water last Thursday night. Mr. Jesse Lay, Jr., has located at Sa lem w'th Ids completo set of blacksmith tools. Mr. Lay is a tirst-class smith and cordially invites tho public to patronizo him. Tho death angel took tho spirit of Lot tie Carver, Fobruary 2.3d, from us Sho was thirteen years old and was a bright little girl. Funeral sorvices were con ducted by Rev. I). C. Mills and Rev. J. B. Colley at tho Mouut Carmel cemetery Fobruary 24th. Married, February 23d, 1002, Mr. Wil burn Priestly to Miss Eliza Bently, Hov. Lafayette Woods officiating. Married, last Wednesday night, Febru ary 20th, 1002, at tho residenco of tho bride's father, Mr. J. S. Holden, Mr. James W. Corbin to Miss Minnie Holden, Hov. J. ll. Colley officiating. The first couplo of attendants woro Mr. J. T. Mc Kinney and Miss Blakie Corbin; the sec ond couplo wore Mr. Criss Corbin and Miss Mary Holden, whom tho bride and groom followed. After tho bonds of matrimony wero announced tho attend ing parties and witnesses wore served, with an elegant supper. Tho Cheoheo High School, which has been under tho supervision of Prof. J. S. Colloy. ctOBod last Friday. Tho instruc tion which has beeta givon by our aldo toucher was clearly manifested hy tho students. All of thom made good rec ords. Wo had a most delightful time at tho close of thosc?sion. Tho school was well represented by tho patrons. A re view of all studies was givon. After the roviow exorcises closed a record of tho work waa road by tho teacher and de grees of honor woro conferred upon tho students for the um ,t perfect lessons. During tho session thero woro 300 spell ing lessons in Benson & Glen's Speller and Definer. Tho student receiving tho highest honor was Miss Ruby Lay, sho having recited 3(50 perfect lessons out of 300. In tho class of English words as spoken and written, second book, 431 lessons, Miss Mattie Sheppard recoived highest honors, reciting 4l2pcrfoct les sons. AU tho student* made good re ports, but tho two abovo mentioned were tho highest. Tho report on attendance was also road. Thero woro KIO days taught during tho session. Miss Hattie Sheppard received highest honors in at tendance. Out of tho 100 days sho was absent only 4 days. Aftor this roport was road tho children and visitors woro cordially served with candies of all flavors which wero hoartily enjoyed by all. Tho chairman of tho board called a mooting of tho trustees with tho patrons aud unanimously elected Prof. J. S. Colloy to teach tho next term of school, beginning in July, lin?:;, and run eight months. Prof. Colloy will leave Walhalla on next Monday morning's train for Colum bia^ "'boro he will take a spring courso for teachers, offered by tho South Caro lina College. Ho will remain i here until tho 12th of next June, then roturn to Walhalla, where ho will enter tho Oconeo summer school. W. M. P. White Stun Turned Vello?. Groat consternation was folt by tho friends of M. A. Hogarty, of Loxington, Ky., whon they saw ho was turning yel low. His skin slowly changed color, also his oyos, and he suffered terribly. His malady was yellow jaundice Ho was treated by tho best doctors, but without bonoflt. Then ho was advised to try Elootrio Bitters, tho wonderful stomach and liver romocly, and ho writes: "Aftor taking two bottles I wau wholly cured." A trial proves its matchless merit for all stomach, liver and kidney troublos. Only 50c. Sold by all drug gists in the county. A Word from Barton's* Creek. Barton's Crook, March 4.-Tho roads aro almost impassable. Scarcoly any farm work dono yot. Miss Nannie Walker has resumed lier sohool at Tugaloo Academy aftor throe weeks vacation on account of moaslos. She has a very good school and seems to manage it well. On last Thursday evening John Breck enridge, who has boon driving a loam of mules for Mrs. John M. Hudson, drovo into Long Noso Crook at t'"> ford, near Liberty church. The mulos wore washed down tho crook and drowned, tho driver narrowly esoaping. Tho water carried tho mulos a distance of about ono and one-half milos. j. v. v. Stops the Cough and Works off the Cold. Laxative Brom? Quinine Tablets euro a cold in ono day. No euro, no pay. Price 25 cents. DARI WINE OF CO HAS NO S As a remedy for all acute li a severe cold on the lungs i 1. It smooths tho membrane of the throat and rellovos that tiokliug irrita tion. NOW IS 1 Prescriptions Carefully Co J. H. DARB THE NEWS FROM SENECA. The Cily Clock ls Running-Local and Per sonni Paragwhs. Seneca. Maroh 4.-February, even for tho shortest month, managed to get in a j good deal of weather. Proverbially speakiug, Maroh was uei ther lamb nor lion-like in its appearance j on Saturday last, and, tn say the least of it, its behavior was very unseemly. Ont "spite of ugly looks and threats we know thai out of sight thou art uursiug April violets." The town dook, whioh had been t oberished hope with our noonie for years, is now running, and, and while it could not bo called "a thing of beauty," we know it will be "a joy forover." It oo oupies the towor of the Baptist ohuroh, which, was elevated for its accommoda tion. There aro four faces, eaoh six feet square, with gilt hands and figures. The purchaso of tho clock was duo princi pally to the efforts of the women of our town, who worked faithfully and con tributed a neat sum towards its pur chaso. The town couboil added its faith t?>l efforts and tho result is a gratifica tion to all. Tho Ladies' Aid and Missionary So ciety of the Presbyterian ohuroh mot with Mrs. T. E. Striding on Monday afternoon, and it was decided to have an entertainment at an early dato at .which tho "Doostrick Skulo" will bo presented. A largo number of ladies aud gentlemen will bo asked to participate, the mom born of tho society pledging themselves to take part. The play, being an old standard, will naturally attract atten tion, and tho opportunity afforded for local bits will add interest and draw a largo crowd. Refreshments will bo served. On Friday night next tho Seneon Lodge Knights of Pythias has in store a treat in shape of an address by Rov. J. H. Thornwoll, who holds a nigh rank in Py tkinnism. The address will be public. A now livery stablo is said to bo one of tho possibilities of the uear future for Seneca. Mr. Milton Gaines has movod hjs livery aud feed stablo to tho stand reoontly occupied by Mr. Fincannon. There wore services in tho Baptist church last Sunday contrary to tho regu lar custom, as tho pastor oxpocts to be away on next Sabbath, tho regular ap pointment. Mrs. E. P. Vernor, who expected to leave this woek for Tuscaloosa, Ala., has postponed ber visit until April on ac count of the appearance of smallpox in that city. Miss Emma Stribling and little Miss h. E. Lowory aro visiting relatives in Walhalla this week. Tho friends of Mr. John T. Liddell will he glad to learn that he is improv ing after a long and tedious illness. Mrs. Maggie Anderson Adams, of Hartwoll, visited tho family of Mr. J. VV. Sti i hiing recently. Airs. T. S. Stribling and children aro visiting the family cf Mr. S. Y. Stribling, at Roswell, Ga. Mr. Neili Stribling is lu Seneoa to-day. S. K. Dendy was among tho commer cial tourists in town yesterday. Miss Fannie Crisp, of Walhalla, spent last Sunday with friouds in town. Messrs. Dan Ka vend, R. S. Vornor and J. li. Pickett wore among tho many prominent farmers in town this week. Mrs. W. E. Cheswoll spent Monday afternoon shopping in Seneca. Mr. Elias Earlo spont last Sabbath with bis parents boro. Messrs. Chris. Lowery and Louis Cary :. Hended divino services at Rioh lam! '.ast Sabbath. Tho condition of Mrs. Preston Karie j i continuos unfavorable, and to-day her ' ' brothor, Dr. IJarrison, of Abbeville, has been sont for. Tho streets aro crowded to-day with wagons, which aro loadod with guano, cotton seed meal, hulls, etc. If straws do "show tho way the wind blows," we naturally expect Hymen to do a nourishing business in the spring. A de I ?d' 11 ul occasion was the gather ing at tho homo of Mrs. W. 1\ Reid on Inst Saturday, March 1st, at whioh a largo number of friends wore entertained. The altair was tho celebration of tho birthday of Mrs. Mary Johnson, tho, mother of Mrs. Roid. Accompanying' the cards of invitation woro tiny notos which asked each recipient to bring a photo taken in the long ago. After tho arrival of the guests, each was presonted with a card heating a long list of num bers, lo which was attached a pencil, A Contest ensued, the guests guessing i ho originals of tho photographs, which had boon placod in a wiro receptado and pas., ni to the guests. After a few mo ments spent in guessing, tho contest was ?ailed ott', ami upon examination of tho cards M rs. W. R. Sholor was declared tho surre.- st ol cont rsi ant and waa pre sented with tho prize, a plaquo with Mrs. Johnson's pioturo in tho conter. Tho decorations, in groen and white, wore lavish and beautiful, and extnedod throughout tho houso. An elegant din ner was served, the adornmont of the dining tnblo bearing out the oolor scheme, green and white, the wholo being Mil l ly lighted with many candles. Tho center piece was an immense star, tho outline:; hoing marked by many burning tapers, whioh suggested-tho ago of the sainted mother and friend. About tho star rested tho hugo birthday cake, beautifully omhossod and surmounted by tiny tapors in white and groon. Tho i minamia te limn and dainty china, also bearing tho oolor soborno, were beauti ful. Among those present wero Mrs. J, E. 1 in a /rah , of Anderson; Mrs. J. M. Johnson, of Atlanta; Mrs. G. T. Grove, of Columbia; Mrs. Sallie Gilmor, of Fort Madison, nnd Mrs. J. B. piokott. of Kichlnnd, daughters and sisters of Mrs. Johnson. Many friends of tho family were presents and will long remember tho occasion as being a most delightful ono, and that sho may know "many happy returns," is but a faint echo of tljo Humorous good wishos extended the honored friend by all who wore present. Wo would Uko to ask our town counoil if thoro still exists nn ordinanco against the loud and continuous blowing of rail, road whistles in town. The practico has grown to bo a nuisance and ls particu larly annoying wbon thoro aro nervous and sick poop!o near tho track. %* MORE COTTON to the acre at less eost, means more money. More Potash In the Cotton fertillier Improve? Ibo soil ; increases yield - larger profite. Sund for oar hook (fror) explaining how to get dicto retah), (VfRMAN KAU WORKS, 9) NattAii St., New York. *UMi. ll ii ll H D LIVER OIL, ?UPERIOR. w,g affections. ItwiUoure '/ taken in time, because: 2. It is mildly sedative, and iU action quiote the nerve? and tones down fever ish conditions. 'HE TIMOS I inpounded, Day or Night V, Druggist._ Big Verdict for Plaintiff. No wherry, March 1.-The ease of James C. Schumpert vs. the Southern Railway Company was ondod in the Cir cuit Court here this ovoning with a ver dict for twelvo thousand five hundred dollars for tho plaint ir'. The suit was for damages to the plaintiff in the loss of a part of his foot in a collision that hap pened at Relton February, 1001, between * he train of whioh the plaintiff was engi neer and another fctaim The plaintiff was represented hy Johnson and Welch, of the Newberry bar, the 'defendant by T. P. Cothran, of Greenville. The de fendant will appeal. Soi! Harness Toa can make your bar onta M soft M a gtovo ? .-nd M touch M wir? by - ts KU KKK A U?r noaa Oil. Ton can lengthwj ila life-make lt but twico aa long as lt ordinarily would. EUREKA Harness Oil makes a poor looking har neas like new. JMade of pure, heavy bodied oil, es pecially prepared to with stand the weather. Bold everywhere In cana-all ?Uoe. Made bj STANDARD OIL CO. \S Meteor Launched. Emperor William's Araerioan-built yacht, tho Meteor, was christened Tues day by Miss Alice Roosevelt. A bottle of wino was broken against the side of tho vessel and sho said, "In tho name of tho German Emperor, I christen thee Meteor." Then she raised a silver hatchet and severed the rope whioh held tho weight of tho ship. The President and Mis. Roosevelt were in attendance. Surgeon's Knife Not Needed. Surgery is no longor necessary to ouro piles. DoWitt's Witch Hazol Salvo eurea. snell casos at onoo, removing the neees-1 sil y for dangerous, painful and expen sive operations. For scalds, cuts, burns, wounds, bruises, sores and skin diseases it is unequaled. Beware of counterfeits. _J. W. Bell. Mark Andrews, an IR year old negro, of Greonwood county, pointed a gun at bis sister on Thursday and playfully said ho was going to kill her. The gun wont off accidentally and did kill her, shooting off ono sido of hor head. Wood's Seeds BEST FOR THE SOUTH. Every Gardener, Farmer and Trucker should have Wood's 1002 Descriptive Catalogue. .. It not only gives reliable, practical, up to-date information about all Seeds, but also tho best crops to grow, most successful ways of growing dur?rent crop?, and much other information of special inter est to every one who plants seeds. It tells all about Vegetable and Flower Seeds, Grass and Clover Seeds, Seed Potatoes, Seed Oats, Tobacco. Seed Corn, Cow Peas, Sola, Velvet and Navy Be?ns, Sorghums, Broom Corn, Kaffir Corn, Peanuts, niltet Seed, Rape, etc. Catalogue maileu free on request. T.W. Wood & Sons, Seedsmen, RICHMOND, . VIRGINIA. Rov. J. A. B. Soberer, D. D., pastor of 3t. Androw'e Lutheran church, Charles ton, has declined the call to Grace ohurob, Winchester, Va. Fyny-Balsam Relieves Right Away sud makes a speedy cud of coughs and colds. Tho Stato says that Ove deaths aro reported to have ocoufred in the mill 1 i sl i ie I of Columbia on Monday. Thore is a great deal of pneumonia in different motions of the Stato. DR. R. E. MASON, Physician and Surgeon, Westminster, S. C. Calls loft at rcsldeneo or Stoneoyphor's Irug storo will receive prompt attention, . . : DAY OR NIGHT . . . Phono: Residence, No. 40. 7-7 NEWS IN AND AROUND WESTMINSTER. Westminster, March 5.-Mia? Dora Farmer, of Maynard, Piokona county, ie in charge of tho Oak Grove school. Mrs. John D. Sheldon aud son, Law l euee, of Seueoft, speut several days last week with the family of Mr. M. S. Strib llug, of this placet , Miss Lily R. Doyle, of Charleston, oame up to Westminster Saturday evening. She returned ou Monday via Andei sou. Mrs. Nannie Barron has been in At lanta the past two weeks studying the latest styles, designs, otc., preparatory to opening a millinery store at Walhalla in the near future, Miss Pearl Norris expects to go to the Charleston Exposition this week. We hear quite a number of our citizens con template visiting the Ivory City later on. Mrs. Geo. W. Marett and bor niece, from Atlanta, are at the Westminster Hotel, where they will hoard for some time. Mr. Marett is a commercial travel ing man and has moved his family here for convenience to the territory over which he tra vol?. - Mrs. W. E. Cheswell spent Monday in Seneca. Mrs. M. A. Doyle ?B visiting in Ander son this week. Mrs. E. A. Norris has been in Ander son tba past ten-days with her brother, Kev. Jas. L. MoLiu, who is still Bick. The Oconee friends of Rev. Joseph T. Dendy will be pleased to hear that he expects to visit his old home at Riohland the latter part ot March and remain a week or ten days. Miss Maudo Stribling is teaching tho Tokeena sohool, and as she is au excel lent teacher, being very successful in the sohool room, the sohool will be kept up to that high point of excellence at which her unole, Mr. 8. P. Stribling, waa wont to keep ii. Mr. George W. Singleton, of West minster, was married Sunday morning to Miss Hattie Jenkins, daughter of F. T. .tonkins, near Fort Madison, Rev. lt. M. DuBose officiating. Mr. Singleton is an employee of J. 4 J. S. Carter, and tho young" couple will make theil "home io Westminster. Capt. W. E. Cheswell is off on a busi ness trip to NeW York. " Rev. S. L. WilBon^ a former pastor of the Presbyterian church, was in West minster a abort whiloMonday afternoou. When ho resigned his pastorate hore he went to labor in Virginia and West Yir 6lula. While on a visit to bin family at lue West Christmas ho was taken sick and bas just recently become strong enough to bo out. Mr. Earle Dickson killed an owl on last Saturday whioh measured five 'feet, three and one-half inohes from tip to tip of wings. Mr. J. S. White and family moved Monday from the Presbyterian manse to one of Mr. W. J. Stribling's cottages. Mr. C. F. Adams is soliciting agent for the American Fraternity of Washington, D. C. It 1B a cheap rate of insurance and Mr. Adams would be glad to explain it to all wanting insurance. Mr. W. C. Mason has retired as travel ing salesman and will move soon to Lavonia, Ga., to engage in a banking business. Mr. James G. Breazealo, one of the mail carriors on the Rural Free Delivery route, has moved his family to town. On account of the washout on the Southern Railway last week the (raina were delayed longer than ever known before from a similar oauso. Tho familiar face of Mr. John M. Cobb, of Pelzor, was seen on our streets this week. Mr. R. Y. H. Lowery, of Seneca, was here Monday. A. L. Consett. - m?m La Grippe Quickly Cured. ?Tn tho winter of 1808 and 1899 I was taken down with a severe attack of what is called la grippe," says F. L. Hewett, a prominent druggist of Winfield, 111. "The only medicine 1 used was two bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It broke un the cold and stopped the coughing like magic, and I have never since been troubled with grippe." Chamberlain's Cough Remedy can always be deponded upon to break up a sovero oold and ward off any threatened attack of pneumonia. It ls pleasant, to lake, too, which makes it the moat, desirable and ono of the most popular preparations in use for these ailments. For sale by J. W. Bell. -imm+w Connoross Locals. Conneross, S. C., March 4.-As yon have not heard from CounerosB i i quite [ a while I will try to send a little nows. Wo have bad heavy rains in the last week. Tho farmers have not done very much work. Our sohool here is in a flourishing con dition under Rev. J. M. McGuire, with an enrollment of seventy-three pupils. The Sunday school is flourishing undor the management of Rov. J. M. McGuire, our pastor. He has taken up the life of Christ from his birth to the ascension, whioh will bo tho most Interesting study wo bavo over had in our Sunday sohoal. Mr. McGuire has a map showing the travols of Christ, giving tho different places where be performed all tho mi ra cles during his at ay here on earth. The sohool earnestly requests all tho church and also the community to come and take part in this great work. We have onr Sunday school eaoh Sunday in tho afternoon at 3 o'clook. Misses Belle and Susie Erwin, of Green ville, aro visiting relatives and friends at this place. Wo had a very sad death of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Alexander's little daughter, Vera on the morning of Thursday, Feb ruary 20th, at 2 o'clock. The parents havo the sympathy of many relatives aud" friends. R. F. H. When you wake up with a bad taste In your mouth you may know that you need a doso of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They will cleanse your stomach, improve your appetite and mako you foot like a new man. They are easy to take, being sugar-coated, and pleasant in effect. For sale by J. W. Bell. Major Jas. L. Boyd, of Newry, .has brought Bult for $5,000 against the Blue Ridge road for injuries received las July by being thrown against a seat by the too sudden stopping of the train at Adams crossing. COLE -.SENECA BS! oceries, de EEKS. Phone 30. Virginia? Chemical CHARLES RICHMOl ATLANT? Largest Manuf ac Fertilize Importers of .' . . Pure Gerp&i Muriate of Nitrate of S Sulphate pl It is important in bu only to buy goods of cstabl grade, but to buy wh? character can be supplied We are in position goods and in such quanti will pay you to see us bef Address Virginian d Send for VirslnU-C?'rollna Aimante, lr ec for the Hiking. Ns Union meetings OD 28th, 29th, 30th. Our last Sunday Sohool Convention, held at Cross Roads ohuroh, fixed tho tinao of next meeting for Maroh 28, 29 and *80, Instants. This will bo on the samo time of our next union meeting. Tho associa tion bas destetad its wish io foster the interests of che convention. We there fore request the churches to hold no union mooting*- on the days named, but instead of union 'mootings oo-operato with the Sunday Schools and make the oonvontion a success. P. J. Virmillion, Chairman Bx. Com. Association. J. W. Stribling, . Chairman Ex Com. S. S. Conv. TO CI'BB A COLD IN ONE DAY Tako Laxativo Bromo Quinine Tablots. All druggists refund tho money if it tai's to oure. E. W. Grove's siguaturo is on eaoh box. 20 oents. ' York ville is to have au eleotiou on the dispensary question Maroh 7th. . At 2 o'olock Wednesday morning a negro tramp, while trying to esoapo a police officer in Spartan burg, ran under a moving train and bad his log cut off. He and three others had como in on tho truoks of the train. > ROC . J? -" WE r A PEW SPECIALS TO WHICH WE V -TENTION THIS WE ?fr=*A Frosh Lot of O. M. Ferry's Gard quality of Ferry's Seeds is well kn?wu-t SJf^Wben you aro ready to plant your : ;ho following: Early Roso, Peerless, Blisi sfaotion. 2r5P*We keep const andy in stock Prest \pples; dridd and evaporated Apples; ovi Yon will A. Dur Staple and Faucy Grocery Stock con ittcntion is given to supplying our oustot seeping our stock always full. Givo us a SE ABO WHEN Y( FERTII BE SURE TO T. E. Alexandr You will find me (d^'Two doors above B WATCH ?BHHnomHnMM take care of themse pay you to watch i our "LONE JACK" and most any style haven't tried a pair at you up. ^1 JOHN F. CRAI 5. gil Supp! On I Secu 'Carolina Company, rroN, s. c. m, VA. Curers of rs in the So?tH, an Kainltc Potash, oda, ? Potash. . ying your fertilizers, not lished reputation arid high re your wants of every I, " " to furnish all classes of tiestas buyers desire. It ore purchasing. Carolina Chemical Co., h?rtesten, X C. Flvo ol Family Murdered. Welsh, La., February 28.- Last Mon day ni ?ht lt was discovered that five of the sue mombera of tho Earle family, liv ing three miloB from boro, had boon mur dorod and that the head of the house bid disappeared. No search has yet been made for bis body, although it is gono l ?illy bolieved that he has been, killed, nis wife has tho whole front of hor faoo smashed in with some blunt instrument. Ono of hor ?ons had been shot through tho hoad and tho throats of two otbors "liad been out. Nono of tho family had boon seen sinoe Thursday last, and i' is thought that thoy were killed on that night. Thore is no clue to the porpotra tor of the doed. The Earles originally oamo from Iowa. You will never wish to take another dose of pills if you once try Chamber lain's si omach and Livor Tablets. They aro oasier to take and more pleasant in effect Thoy oloanee the stomach and regulato the livor and bowels. For sale by J. W. Bell. On last Saturday parties from Union and Spartanburg met at Lookbart Junc tion t? witness a chicken fight. It strango toxsay that ono of the fighters was named Tillman and tho other Mc Laurin. This resulted in a draw battlo. uns IAVE VISU TO DIRECT PARTICULAR AT EK, AMONG THEM-r . * lou and Field Seeds-all varlotios. Tho hoy are standard. Irish Potatoes oall and soo us. We havo 3 Triumph. These will give perfect sat I Fruits-Bananas, Oranges, Lemons and lpn ra ted I';-a eh es; Fresh Prunes. lways Ininti plote. It is our specialty, and particular mers with everything they want and to oall and wo Will bo pleased: to servo you RN BROS. >U WANT ilZ ERS OA.IL/L. OIV ME. 5T5 WalliaUn, S- CJ on Main Street, iauknlght's Store,?Jp) ?Mtfip? Watch the "Brownies" and m the Dollars will Ives. What it will Ls the way we sell Shoes. Any price you want. If you I come in and let us [ Blasting Powder and Dynamite ! always on li and. |f% Walhalla, S. O. I VA j Phone 03. lies shed approved rity. > ^, Phone ' [ess than ^.',.u snail breasod twenty per cent."