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WALHALLA, S. C. t
WKDNRMDAVi SUPT. ?, 1903.
For the Tillman Trial.
Columbia, September 4.-The ease of
James II. Tillman will not be heard be
fore Judge George W. Oage, at the oom-1
lug term ol Court in Loxington county.
Au order bas been issued by Chief Jus
tice Pope appointing Judge D. A.
Townsend to hold tho fall term of oourta
iu Kershaw and Lexington on acoount of
the physloal infirmities of Judgo Gage.
Justice Pope's order making tho ohnugo
of Judges is as follows:
The State of South Carolina.--Whoroaa,
the Hon. George Williams .Gago as Pre
siding Judge of the 5th Judicial Circuit
oo the fall term, 1903, is unable by roa
son of physical inllrmitioo to hold tho
fall term of 1003 of the Courts of Goneral
Cessions and Common Pleas for the
county of Lexington, in Baid State, bo
ginning on Monday, tho 21st day of Sep
tember, in tho year 11)03, at 10 o'clook in
the morning:
Now, iu o I icc lien ce to tho laws of this
State go i erning such mattors, I do horeby
nominate and appoint Hon. D. A. Town
send, of tho circuit bench of this Stato,
to hold the said Court of General Ses
sions and Common Picas of and for thu j
comity of Lexington, in tho State of |
South Carolinn, for tho fall term, 1003, of
said county, beginning on Monday morn
ing at lt) o'olock on tho 21st day of Sep
tember, in tho year 1003, iu the placo of
Circuit Judgo Gcorgo Williams Gago,
who under tho lawB of this State, waa to
have hold said fall tenn for the year 1003.
of said Courte of Genoral Sessions and
Common I'lcns for Lexington, in said
Stato. Y. J. Popo,
Chiof Justico of tho Supremo Court |
of the Stato of South Carolina, at Cham
bers, 1st Septembor, 1003.
A Remarkablo Records
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has a ro
markablo record, lt has been ii) uso for
ovor thirty years, during which timo
many million bottles havo bcon sold and
used. It has long boon tho standard and
main roliauce in tho treatment of onup
in thousands of homes, yet during all
this time no caoo has ovor beou reported
to tho manufacturers in which it failed
to effect a cure. When given as soon as
tho child becomes hoarse or ovon as soon
as tho croupy cough appoars, it will pro
vout tho attack. It is pleasant to take,
many children liko it. It contains no
opium or other harmful substanoo and
may be givou as contldeutly to a baby as
to an adult. Fo>- salo by J. W. Roll,
Walhalla; W. J. Lunney, Sonoca.
Tho South Carolina Prosbytery.
Liberty, Septembor 5,-Tho delegates
from tho churches of tho South Carolina
Presbytery arrived hore Wednesday and
held I heir first mooting in the Liberty
Presbyterian church Wednesday evening
nt 8 o'clock. Most of tho churches wore
represented, nbout 00 delegates being
prosont. At tho request of tho retiring
moderator, W. A. Templeton, the
opening sermon was preached by Uov. J.
T. Wado, of Easloy. Hov. R. L. Rogers,
of Walhalla, was unanimously olectcd
moderator, and Kev. P, H. Wardlaw, of
Piedmont, assistant clork. Thursday
morning Dr. J. R. Wilkinson, of Soo
chow, China, delivered a very entertain
sod 'noli ucttY3 address on ms work
at tho Elizabeth I'.lake hospital.
Thursday ovening tho Presbytery had
tho pleasure of hearing a splendid ser
mon by Rev. S. J. Cartledge, of the
First church of Andersou. Friday morn
ing Dr. S. L. Morris, secretary of the
Assembly's Home Mission Hoard, ad
dressed the presbytery on tho subject of
"Homo Mission Work."
Tho presbytery adjourned Friday even
ing to meet in thc spring at Hodges.
Owos His Life to a Neighbor's Kindness.
D. P. Daugherty, well known through
out Mercer and Sumner counties, W.Va.,
most likely owes his life to tho kindness
of a neighbor. Ho was almost hopelessly
afflicted with diarrhoea; was attended by
two physicians who gavo him little, ii
any, relief, when a neighbor, learning of
his serious condition, brought him a bot
tle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy, which cured him in
loss than twenty-four hours. For salo
by J. W. Boll, Walhalla; W. J. Lunney,
Seneca.
Notos from Poplar.
Poplar, September 7.-W. P. Hodge
and family have returned from Gonzales,
Texas, and will mako their future home
at Nowry.
Miss Mamio, daughter of A. M. Addis,
has boon quito sick with typhoid fovor,
hut is a little better at this writing.
Mrs. E. M. Gambrcll has boon on thc
sick list for somo timo, but is bettor at
present.
Rov. J. M. Sanders, to tho sorrow of
our community, is still unwell.
Your scribe was a dolegato to tho
Union Meeting bold at Newry, August
28, 20, 30, and onjoyed tho mooting fine,
and wants to thank tho pooplo of Nowry
for their kind hospitality shown us
whilo Micro. Wo were assigned to tho
homo of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Crawford.
Courtenay Lodge, No. 210, A. F. M.,
at Newry, colobr??ted its first anniver
sary last Saturday night. The first
work was balloting for twolvo candi
dates for tho dilTorout degrees. Tho
sublime degree of a Master Mason wa?
conferred on W. P. Taylor. An inter
mission of thirty minutes was givon and
refreshments wore sorvod. Wo had seve
ral visitors, but were prepared to enter
tain throo times as many moro. After
tho work of tho degree, short talks wore
made by Dr. Curren Earle, ('apt. W. G.
Slrrlne, Capt. W. E. Oheswell, Prof. Hi
V. Hoggs, Col. II. T. Jayncs and othors.
Our Worshipful Mastor, J. II. Bryan, ex
tended a hearty invitation to all worthy
brothers to visit our lodge. Among thc
visitors wcro: Capt. W. G. Sirrino, W.
M., Recovery Lodge, No. 31, Greenville;
Dr. Curren Earlo, P. M., Kecovory Lodge,
Greenville; T. M. Lowery, P. M., Sen
eca Lodge, No. 18."); R. T. Jayner, I). D.
G. M., Eighth District; Hf. P. Bogg?, IL
.1. Gignilliat, E. Earle, Kamsay Doyle,
O. N. Goth ran, W. L. Cox, J. B. Marett,
?I, A. Henry, II. A. Lo Hoy, John Davis,
W. F. Hodgo, Dr. J. S. Strlhling, J. J.
Cromer, I). O. Chandler, ll. L. Hoggs,
H. 8, Look, Capt. W. E. Cheswoll, J. W.
O'Kolloy, J. E. North, Hov. T. P. Lido.
_^ .?_ w. II. o.
Stomach Trouble.
"I have been troubled with my stomaoh
for tho past four years,"?ays I). L. Hoach,
of Clover Nook Farm, Greenfield, Mass.
"A few days ago I was induced to buy a
box of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. I havo taken pnrt of them and
feel a groat doal better." If you have
any trouble with your stomach try a box
of thoso Tablets. You aro certain tobe
pleased with tho result. 1'rico 'J.ri couts.
For salo hy J. W. Boll, Walhalla; W. J.
Lunnoy, Soneca.
Midnight Blazo Sweeps Columbia.
Columbia, Septembor 7.-About mid
night a destructivo conflagration startod
in this city on Main street. It originated
in tho soda fountain of Xepapas in the
Wiloy building, which was a roaring
mass of flames beforo tho alarm could
ho givon and tho flro dopartmont sum
moned. At 3 a. m. the flro is still in
progress and it is believed that tho Dos
portcB and Mimnaugh blocks are practi
cally ruined. The losses will bo heavy.
The Southern railway's oflicoB, Howie's
photograph gallery and Mimnaugh'
clothing store are all destroyed.
^^W?Wi!n^?^^5eplR!^^^?^M^!T5?r
Mm. W. J. Strlbllog'u four talented
daughters uro winning laurels. Mia?
Effie le well knowu to be one of the beet
teachers la the country. MUM Jessie
graduated with honor in Charleston last
May and took charge of the kindergar
ten department of the 'triton schools on
the 7th instant. Miss Maude won a
scholarship, in Winthrbp in 1903 and was
highly compllraeutod by Prof. Jobnsou
fot studiousness and good deportment.
M iss Allie won a scholarship in the same
(Institution July 10th, making a high
average lu ber examinations.
Kev. J. I.. Mci .lu and family, of Ander
son, are at II. B. Zimmerman's. Mr. Mo
Lin was taken quite siok on bis return
from Presbytery. Iiis many friends
wish for him a speedy recovery.
George and Broadus Bagwell and their
?'.st?r, Miss Effie, of the Bounty Land
soetion, wore visiting at the bornes of
W. II. Moore and T. D. Poora iu West
End the latter part of last woek. George
Bagwoll returned to Birmingham Friday.
J. T. Simpson is building a new boef
markot houso in rear o? the Bank build
ing.
William N. Wilson, of Cloarmout, had
as his guest? last week his two brothers,
Riobard Wilson, of Greenville oounty,
and J. J. Wilson and daughter, Miss
Licona, of Anderson oounty. They came
unexpected. Those three brothers sepa
rated 40 years ago end had never all
boon together at once since. It was a
great ploasure for them to meet together
and talk over the joys aud sorrows and
tho ups nnd downs of the days gone by.
On last Saturday Warron O. Wilson, the
eldest son of William N., gare a dinner
and etd eil ai ned t lies e. 1 li ree brothers at S
reunion. There woro twelve members of
the family connection prosent including
Mr. Wilson's family. Wm. N. Wilson
has huon living in Oconoo for moro thnu
thirty , oars, and has roared a large
family ot children and is proud of them
nil.
Miss Daisy Deaton returned to hoi
homo at Toccoa Saturday, after spend
ing two wooks witii Miss Julia Cheek, at
tho Westminster Inn.
Miss Ethel Loathors, tho clover ami
accommodating mnnagor at the tolo
phono oxchange, spent last Wednesday
in Walhalla with hor friond, Miss Elk
Reid.
R. E. Stamor and Miss Robins won
united in marriago a fow days ago b]
Magistrate S. H. Johns.
L. P Smith will run his last oxoursiot
j of tho season to Atlanta to-morrow, Sop
tomber 10. The faro for the round tri]
from Westminster is $1.85. j. w. Mo
Gee is tiokot agont. Train will arrivi
hore nt 1 p. 'm. Roturniug, will loavi
Atlanta at midnight on Septombor ll.
Miss Cora Duffie has roturnod from i
visit to friends at simpson ville.
Miss .lessie Dobbins has roturnod froo
Sholby, N. C.
A moog tho pleasant social ovents o
tho se;;son was a party given by Dr. am
Mrs. Burt Mitcboll nt thoir boautifu
homo, "IIalohur8t," on tho evening o
August 31, in honor of tho visiting youu?
ladios and gentlemen, Dr. and Mn
Mitchell possess the happy faculty c
entertaining guests in a most eongeni;
manner aud make thom fool at homo, i
matters not how largo tho numbor ma
bo. Enchanting music was rendered b
a number of musicians. Tho music roi
dored by Cloveland Hoidtand Miss Sara
Andei son will boar special montioi
Miss McConnell sang beautifully. Sli
has a charming voice Additional ii
tcrcst and ploasuro was added to t li
occasion by tho sorving of dolicious ic
cream and cako. About seventy guest
woro ?resent.
Joe Harbin is employed as nigh
watchman at tho oil mill.
Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Shelton, of Wa
halla, woro visiting Rev. R. L. Dnflio un
family in East End last Saturday an
Sunday.
J. W. Munson, a baggage mr-stor p
siding in Charlotte, visited IUB father, I
R. Munson, near Westminster, last wool
Rov. W. T. McAlistor bogan a meotin
at Pleasant Hill Raptist church last Fr
day, which closed on Sunday, ros ul tin
in 8 additions-."5 by lotter and 5 by exp
rienco. Tho ordinanco of baptism wi
administered in Ramsay's crook on Sn
day.
At a recent mooting of tho veterans
tho civil war M. A. Terrell was elected
delegate to roprosont Tugaloo townsh
beforo tho county board.
Rov. A. C. Cree accompanied Rev. .lol
R. Mooro boro last week and preached
forcible sormon in tho Baptist eh ur
Thursday evening.
Tho .second horse swappers' convontii
for Westminster will como off on Sc
tomber 15, 16 and 17. R. II. Smithson
president, T. N. Hall is vico presidoi
S. W. Dickson secretary and treasun
and J. M. Morgan, general managor.
premium of $2.50 is offered for t
ugliest horse and man. Largo crow
aro expected.
Mrs. Loila Martin, of Birmingha
Ala., was tho guest of hor cousin, M
Ida Jones, last wook.
A trio of swoot girls, from noighh
ing towns, havo recently arrived a
will be quito an acquisition to Westm
stor socioty. Thoy aro Misses Lr
Oongor, Lula McGee and Mary Shohh
all teachers in tho high school. Mis
Conger and McGeo aro boarding at 1
Hull Hotel and Miss Sheldon is boa
ing with Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Andorson
A. B. Stowart, dork in tho storo
Dickson & Co., is spending a short va
tion at his homo on Toxaway.
Tho high school opened Monday w
an enrollment of moro than ono bund
pupils. For tho first threo months
flve-hours-por-day system will bo UH
opening at u a. m. and dismissing a 2 p.
M. S. Stribling wont to New York 1
Wednesday on business.
C. C. Simpson sawed 3,100 foot
lumber from ono pino troc last Thurso1
Tho first stock cut from this troo m
1,18-1 feet. Mr. Simpson's saw mil
near Chauga crook on tho Allon lat
now owned by tho Westminster Savir
Investment and Trust Company.
Cleveland Hoidt roturnod to Char
ton last Friday, "after spending sev
weeks at Sloan Dickson's beading hoi
Mr. Hoidt made many friends hore >
rogrotted his departure
If thore aro any who fool like cont
uting to aid tho storm sufferers ho
Westminster wo trust thoy will give
matter their attention. Gi'ts will
greatly appreciated by thoso who
their crops and have very little to h
for during tho coming year. Your
respondent wrote Governor Hoywar
ascertain If help could bo procurod fi
the Stato for thoso who will bo in ?r
est nood. Govornor Hoyward's repl
as follows: "I am in receipt of your
ter of tho 3d instant, informing mo (
destructivo hail and wind storm wi
passed ovor a section of your count;
tho 17th of August, and tho suffering
loss caused thoroby. You rennest th
take sumo steps to obtain help from
Stato for tho sufferers. I rogrot exe
ingly that thoro is no fund upon w4ii
can draw-absolutely none-and tho i
courso that I can soo to pursue is to
tho attention of tho people through
newspapers to tho facts stated in ;
lotter. I trust and feel sure that n
of our citizens will contribute-at 1
I sincerely bono that thoy will. 1 enc
you a check from mysolf for $10.
grot exceedingly that I cannot sond
moro, but I havo had so many calls t
mo lately." .
Wo hopo to hear of a mooting of
citizons or tho Town Council to tak(
propor steps. In tho ovont no mee
is held wo trust somo business man
volunteer to receive contributions.
Wade Dicdson, who lives out of tow
tho minoral springs, will recoivo oo
buttons and see that they go w
needed most,
" aim J-uauuiu me wart, jivuugi spoor
and typewriter at tb? shnttia factory, le
off on a mouth's vacation. She went to
Clifton yesterday to apeud a wblle with
her brother.
Capt. J. E. Sirrluo, mill architect and
civil engineer, baa tisde pretty drawings
c* hie survey of the nairn fall? and eur
rounding?, on C'hauga creek, for the pro
posed development, of power for the
Westminster investment, Saving? and
Trust Co. At one place on the creek a
900 horse-power plant oan be developed
and at another point a 1.100 horse-powei
can be developed. This is a stupendous
waterpowcr for a creek of such a ?ike.
Leland Marett, of Seneca, waa hero
Tuesday.
Miss Mattie Stewart, of Greenville,
aud Clayton Stewart, depot agout at
Clifton, wero hore last week. They were
called over on acoount of the death of
Dr. W. T. Stoddard, of Walhalla.
Charlie Howard, of Augusta, waa here
last woek. A. L. Gossett.
Hit Life Saved by Chamberlain's Collo,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
"H. L. Byer, a well known oooper of
this town, says ho believes Chamberlain's
Collo, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
saved ii is lifo last summer. He had been
sick for a month with what the doctors
call bilious dysentery, and could get
nothing to do bim any good until he
tried tliis remedy. It gave him immedi
ate relief," says B. T. Little, merchant,
Hancock, Md. For sale by J. W. Boll,
Walhalla; W. J. Lunney, Seneca.
The News hom Tugaloo.
Tugaloo, September 7.-Rain would
be quite acceptable just at this time.
Crops in this immediate sootiou aro real
promising, aud with enough moisture
till harvesting will make aline yield.
There was a pioulo on Long's Hill last
Friday, and quite a nico orowd was
present with plenty of tho proverbial
well lilied baskets. Tho popular game
of Hinch and other gamos were played.
Tho crowning feature was the danoo,
which was greatly enjoyed by all. The
picnic was givon in honor of Misses
Susie Yarborough, of Fairflold, and Ana
boll ('arter and Addie Atkinson, of
Chester, and also lu honor of tho anni
versary of Miss Lilla Thomas, the charm
ing daughter of our enterprising mor
obant, Col. W. L. Thomas.
E. Poroy Long, a very popular young
business mau, of Greenville, is taking
his summer outing on Long'? Hill to the
delight of hit. aunt and unolo. Miss
Susio Yarborough, who has been on a
short visit hero to friends, has rel urned
to her homo in Fail Held.
. Richland Notes.
Richland, September 7.-Mrs. Emily
Stribling and Mrs. Alico Doyle returned
Saturday from a visit of two wooks with
rolativos at Groen ville.
M i ss st elh> Fiucannon, of Sonooa, was
the guest of Miss Sallio Davis Saturday
and Suuday.
Mrs. J. li. Shauklin and family return
to Andorson to-day, after spending throo
wooks among relativos boro.
Mrs. J. P. Blackwell rot urned Monday
from a visit to friends in North Carolin?.
J. J. Ballongor spent. Saturday and
Sunday with his family here.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert McDonald, of
ri ed mon I, aro visiting his raothor, Mrs.
Mattio McDonald.
Little Miss Ruth Ballongor has gono to
Atlanta, who: J sho will spend several
months with hor aunt, Mrs. B. B. Wost.
J. B. Pickett represented Riohland
church at tho rocout mooting of Presby
tery held at Liberty. Ho roports a very
interesting meeting, well attended.
Mesdames M. T. and W. H. Hughes
visited Mrs. Henry P. Sitton, of Pendle
ton, recently.
W. C. Hughes was at Wagenor Sunday
where ho performed the dlltios of best
man for his friend aud college mato,
Prof. J. B. Jackson, who marriod a
young lady of thal place.
Miss Ludio Ballonger returnod to hor
homo at Lithia Springs, Qa?, Thursday,
after spoudiug a month with tho family
of J. J. Ballonger.
G. W. Ballonger is spending a wook at
Lithia Springs and Gilmoro, Ga.
Capt. J. L. Shauklin expects soon to
go to < ; icen vii le, w hore ho will undergo
an oporation for cataract which baa al
most destroyed an oyo. His many
friends trust tho operation may bo suc
cessful in restoring his sight.
Rev. R. M. DuBoso conducted a series
of meetings at Rook Springs church
throughout last wook, ho hoing assisted
by Rev. N. G. Ballonger and Rov. J. A.
White. Tho mooting was well attended
aud wo fcol sure much good was accom
plished by tho earnest preaching of these
devout men. Ton young pooplo were
added to,tho membership of tho church.
Rev. S. L. Morris preached a vory edi
fying and impressive Bormon at Richland
church Sunday morning from Luke 15.8.
This church, with Walhalla, formed Dr.
Morris's that pastorate twenty-soven
years ago, when ho was hold in high
esteem by all who know him. Although
ho has been absent many years, fond
momorios have lingered in tho hearts of
tho pooplo and it waB with ext reine de
light they received him Sunday. He
now occupies tho position of Chairman
of tho Board of Homo Missions of tho
Presbyterian Church, South, with his
oflico in Atlanta. Wilhelmina.
- *m*)t*~
For a bilious attack tako Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets and a quick
euro is certain. For salo by J. W. Boll,
Walhalla; W. J. Lunney, Sonoca.
Nows from Fair Play.
Fair Play, Soptoinbor 7.-Tho farmors
of this community aro busy picking cot
ton and pulling foddor. Cotton and
corn aro very good, considering circum
stances, but unless wo get rain Boon, late
planted corn and forago will almost bo a
failure
Tho protracted services lit tho Metho
dist church closed last Friday morniug,
with an addition to the. church of twolvo.
It was one of tho most profitable and
interesting meotings hold in that church
in sovnral yeariv but we are sorry to state
that on account of sioknoBS, Rov. N. L.
Prince was unable to bo with us.
Rov. John Mann, of Andorson county,
is assisting Rov. Herron in a series of
meotings nt tho Baptist church this wook,
and some ablo sermons are being
preached.
W. J. Compton, of Easloy, was in
town last week.
Willie Andorson, of WcstmiiiBtor, vis
ited his friend, Frank Sheldon, the first
of tho wook.
Mrs. J. Ii. Smith, of Bounty Land, is
visiting Mis. J. R. Mellor.
Mrs. J. F. Borrah and Mrs. Janio
Earle, of Greenville, visited Mr. and
Mrs. J. D. Sholrion last wook.
Ernest Harrison and stator, Miss Etton,
viBitod friend? hore recently.
MiBs Alico Smith is visiting relativos at
Starr, S. C.
A number of our pooplo attended tho
picnic un Long's Hill last Friday.*
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Seneca, September b.-A dime readiug
will be klveu by friend? of the graded
school on nest Friday evening Tn the
Koo wee Hotel parler for tb? benefit of
certain improvement*. The affair ie a
moet commendable one aud ebould ?p
peal to every public-spirited oititeu. The
following program will be reudorod:
Piano solo, Russian National fiymu,
(Loythick), Mis? Julia Allen; reading,
"A Spelling T.tnib.e," Mts.. J. W. Byrd;
piano, "Grand Pokado Concert," (Bart
lett), Mitu Eloise Hnmiltou ; recitation,
"Tho Legend of the Lightning Rug,''
Miss Mary Julia Kohl; soprano solo,
^looted, Mrs. T. E. Stribllug; recitation,
.'A Naughty (Uri's Lifo io a Hotel,"
Miss Mona Lumley: plano aud violiu ,
due?, 'Then You'll Remember Me," j
Misses Ryrdie and Sue Thompson:.- reoUj
tatton, "Columbus wa* a Man," *Mi?s
Willie Cherry; vocal duet, ?elected,'
Madames R. Anderson and T. E. Stab
ling; ice i tat I on. Miss Verna Strlbling;
plano solo, Mr?. R. Anderson?
Another pleasant entertainment is in
preparation, which will be given two I
weeks later tbau the above. This 1? |
glvou by willing hands from the Sun
shine Society and will be most attractive
with a program of recitations and
muslo. A doligbtful surprise will also
be arrauged for tho little one? wbo At
tend, so all may be prepared for a Jolly
good time.
The Methodist? have let the contract,
for the erection of a new briok elm rob.
It will be a handsome building, and cost I
about $2,000. Work will begin at once.
Miss Sophie MoWhorter ?pout Monday
with Mrs. J. F. MoCarey.
Mr?. E. I?. Vernor arrived from Qroeu
ville on Monday.
Mrs. L. R. VanDlviere and Miss Mnr
?ie VanDlviere are spouding to-day with
rienda at the K co wee Hotel.
Mrs. S. K. Dendy will visit friends in
Noroross and Chattanooga in the near
uture.
S. K. Dendy is in Now York buying
his fall stock of goods.
Misses L?llau Caldwell and Mary
Cherry returned on last Saturday from a
charming visit of a month North.
The Graded Sohool opened yest on ky
with a (ino attendance. A number of
citizens witnessed the opening, and the
prospects are good for a most successful
school year.
Mrs. J. F. MoCarey spent a day in At
lanta last week, accompanying Miss
Emily Vernor, of Greenville.
Tho Sonooa Rank and W. J. Lunney's
store rooms are being titted with hand
some now iron and plate glass fronts.
This big improvement wiU doubtless in
duce ethers to got a move on 'om, a? the )
contrast with other business fronts will
doubtless be striking.
Wm. Woolbright, of the Townvllle I
neighborhood, sold the first bale of new
cotton in Sonooa to day for 12$ cents.
Math Davis, though, was only about four |
hours behind him. His brought Hi
conto.
A sick boy is your correspondent's ex
cuse for a ?hort letter this week.
M. v. s.
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The Yalue of Expert Treatment?
Everyono who is a ni iel ed with i ohrOnto
disease oxporiouoes groat difficulty in
having thoir caso Intelligently treated by
tho average physician. Theso diseases I
eau only bo curod by a specialist who
understands thom thoroughly. Dr. J.
Newton Hathaway, of Atlanta, is ac
knowledged the most skillful specialist tn
the United States. Write bim tor his
expert opinion of your caso, for wbioh
he makes no charge.
Death of Mrs. Thomas H. Gassaway.
Dopartod this lifo on Monday, August
24th, 1003, at the rosidonoo of hor non,
Thomas H. Gassaway, on Twolvo Milo
Rlvor, near Liberty, South Carolina, in
Piokons county, Mrs. Clary Gassaway,
widow of Thomas H. Gassaway, Sr., in
tho eighty-fourth year of her ago. She
was buried at the old Gassaway ceme
tery, ono mlle from Contral, on tho fol
lowing day. Her husband had prede
ceased hor to the gravo forty-eight yoars.
Mrs. Gassaway was a mombor of a woll
known Oconoo county family, being tho
daughter of Benjamin M v;eo, who oamo
from Virginia whon a boy and settlod in
tho neighborhood of what is now tho
Fair Play sect ion, where ho lived to a
groat ago, and diod thoro before tho Con
federate war. Only ono member, of his
largo family is now living, that one being
Mrs. Laura Mason, now living with her
daughtor, Mrs. James Soaborn, at Wal
halla, S. C., in tho ninety-second year of
her ago. Tillman C. Magoo, well known
in Oconoo county, was one of tho sons.
Thoro woro three sons and seven daugh
ters in tho family of Benjamin Mageo, all
of whom, with tho oxcoption of Mrs.
Laura Mason, diod at very advanced
ages. Mrs. Gassaway had been a mem
ber of tho Methodist church tor over
fifty yoars, and at tho timo of hor doath
was a mombor of Fairvlow Methodist
church in Piokons county. Throo chil
dren survive her, viz: Mrs. Rosa Mad
don, of Clemson Collage; J. E. Gassa
way, of Sherman, Texas, and Thomas H.
Gassaway, of Liberty, S. C. The grand
children aro Teena, Hattie, Josie and
John T. Madden, of Clomsou. Mrs.
Gassaway was an exemplary Christian
woman, and now rest ing in tho arms of
hor Saviour, is roapiug tho roward of her
faithfulness on earth.
"Asleep in Jesus, blessed sloop,
From which none evor wakes to woop."
A Friond.
Locals Around Return.
Kel m n, Septembor 7.-Our pastor, Rov.
RodgerB, recently . hised a successful
mootiug hero. His soul-stirring ser
mons seomod to roach tho hearts of all.
J. P. Ellis has bought Mrs. King's
farm, near Roturn church, and will move
thoro this fall.
Crops aro very good in this sootion,
and with a fair price for cotton we will
got along all right. n. H. u.
SPECI
I have moved ii
Seneca Bank, and n
the largest stock of
in Oconee County.
JUST
A large shipmc
SHOES, FURNITU
pared to make RE
have advanced, but
before.
H OW J
12 pounds Good Co
IO p<
On Saturdays, ?
Standard Oil Co.'s E
Only one gallon to ?
livered at this price
lon on Saturdays, St
Call and see my
Tho throo whales lying stranded on
South beach, off St. Augustine, havo had
their measures taken. The largest is
37J feet long, the next 80, and the third
? little more than 34 feet from nose to
tail. They range from 7 to 7i feet through,
and woigh perhaps not less than three
tous oaou. Their bodies will be rendered
into oil.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE TO STOCK RAISERS.
NED, tho Morgan and Blaok Hawk
Bay Stallion, will stand at my
stablos, near Westminster. Servioe guar
anteed. Fee $10. His weight is 1,000
pounds. li. fl. SMITHSON,
30 44 Westminster, S. C.
LAND FOR SALE.
IDESIRE to Bell, at private sale, the
following valuable farming lands, to
wit: All that piece, parcel or tract of
land, situate, lying and being in the
County of Oooneo, State of South Caro
lina, on waters of Little Rivor, contain
ing two hundred and fifty aorcs, more or
less, adjoining lands of Mrs. &i. E. flun
ulcutt, Mrs. Lt. E. Knox, P. A. Brown
?nd others. There aro about seventy
u-res in a high state of cultivation, also
?.omi tenant bouses, splendid water
power; well timbered, convenient to good
lohools and churches. Locatod on rural
nail route. For more particular de
scription, terms, etc., call on or write
J. FULTON HUNNICUTT, Agont,
R. F. D.-No. 1.
W-44 West Union, S. C.
Notice to Trespassers,
NOTICE is boreby glvon to all persons
not to trespass on any of my lands
n any way whatsoever-by hunting, flBh
ng, digging roots, cutting timber, set
.iugoutPro, hauling pine, making paths
>r trails, or ovon cutting a riding switch,
>r trespassing in any manner whatso
? ver. Parties entering said lands after
publication of this notice will be dealt
with to tho fullest extent of tho law.
AMANDA E. BARTON.
SopteraborO, 1003. ?80-30
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.
?i f\f\ ACRES of good farming land
1\7V/ for salo; situated 2| miles
11,ovo Walhalla, on the Highlands and
Cashier's Valloy road. Fifty acres under
?ult iva) ion; 12 acres good bottom land ;
18 amos fino for cotton; 10 aores in pas
,uro; good well; 2-story building, with 7
'ooms, also a tenant houso, orchard, oto.
?ooil school on odgo of promises. I will
ake pleasure in showing any prospeotivo
myer ovor the placo. For terms and
trices apply to
JOHN A. MORTON,
.30 Walhalla, S. C.
ato new quarters,
ow have 7,OOO feet
Seasonable Merch
REC El
?nt of DRY GOC
RE and STOVES, c
D HOT prices. A
my prices shall be
* B O U T 1
ffee for $1.00.
ninds Good Roaste<
?eptember 12th and
kerosene Oil at IO
i customer, and noi
. Remember, Oil t
Bptember 12th and
new store.
Undersoil,
j.
IS OFF
IN EVERY D!
ummer Goods t
-BIG Lil
>taple and Fa
AN
- YOURS
NEWf
ASIIMEAI) COU?
3 COURTENAY MANU
PROPRI
Notice to Trespassers.
ALL persons are hereby forewarned
not to trespass upon any of our
hindu in Oconee county in any manner
whatsoover. Cutting timber, hunting and
fishing positively prohibited. Any one
disregarding this not ico will be prose
cuted to tho fullost extend of the law.
8. B. RANSOM,
C. C. ADAMS.
September 2, 1003. 85-38
Notice to Trespassers.
NOTICE is horeby given to all persons
not to trespass on any of my lands
In any way whatsoever-by hunting,
fishing, digging roots, outtlng timber,
setting ont fire, hauling pine, making
paths or trails, or trespassing in any
manner whatsoover. Parties entering
said lands after publication of this
notice will be dealt with to the fullost
extent of the law. E. C. MARETT.
September 2, 1008. 35-38
Summons for Relief.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1
COUNTY OF OOONKK. J
In the Court of Common Pleas.
M. Roso Van] )i viere, Plaintiff,
against
Nancy Chambers, Waddy T. Chambers,
Bailus E. Chambers, Wm. H. Cham
bers, Samuel M. Chambers, Mary
Smith, Allyat Carson. Julia Davis,
Kate McQuffin, Matilda Chambers,
Ellen Lyles, Roxy Roaeh, Hampton
Chambers. Lucy Roach, Albert Cham
bers, William Carson, John W. Smith,
A. A. McQuffin and H. Lee Gilmer and
Swift Gilmer, Defendants.-Amended
Summons for Reliof.
To the Defendauts above named :
YOU are hereby summoned and re
quired tu answer the complaint In
this aotion, which was filed in the ofiioe
of the Cloi k of tho Court of Common
Pleas for tho said county, on the 2tr,t
day of JULY, 1003, ana to serve a
copy of your answer to the said com
plaint on tho subscribers, at their offico,
on tho Public Square, at Walhalla Court
House, South Carolina, within twonty
days after tho sorvice hereof, exclusive
of tho day of such service; and if you
fail to answer the complaint within the
timo aforesaid, tho Plaintiff in this aotion
will apply to tho Court for the relief
demanded in the complaint.
Dated at Walhalla, 8. C., July 21,
A. D. 1003.
[L.'S.l C. R. D. BUHNS, C. C. P.
ROB'T. A. THOMPSON,
8. P. DENDY,
Plaintiff's Attorneys.
To the Absent Defendants, R. Lee Gil
mor and Swift Gilmer: Tako notice that
the Amended Summons and Complaint
in thin aotion wore filed In the office of
tho Clork of the Court of Common Pleas
of Oconee eounty. South Carolina, on
tho 21st day of July, 1003.
ROB'T. A. THOMPSON,
8. P. DENDY,
Plaintiff's Attorneys,
July 21, 1003.-80-35 Walhalla, S. C.
ITICE.
next door td the
of floor space, and
andise ever shown
VED,
)DS. CLOTHING,
>n which I am pre
ll of these goods
lower than ever
"HIS?
i Coffee for $1.00.
I 19th, I will sell
cents per gallon,
ae charged or de
it IO cents per gal
19th,
KY STORE #
ERING
EPARTMENT.
o go ata Sacrifice.
ME OF.
ney Groceries,^
HULLS
IY STORE,
TENAY, Manager,)
FACUTRING COMPANY,;
ETORS.
r
This Space is
Rseerved for
Hunter, Dendy & Co.,
Seneca, S. C
Watch It!
HAY PRESSES.
The Reese>Blount Automatic Handpower
Hay Press. 4 to 6 Ton Capacity.
War ranted. Going at a Bargain.^ii?^
j& j& j& j& jsr
ELWOOD FIFUD FENCING.
For Hogs and Cattle.
FREE!
We are giving away FREE, to our cash customers, the
nicest line of Chinawaro ever brought to Walhalla.
Spend your money with us ?n? obtain a set ot thia
China free.
We guarantee our prices to be as cheap as tho cheapest
and our goods ns good as tho best.
We bought our Fall Goods bofore cotton advanced and
are deoidedly in tho market. We have a largo stook to
select from.
Wo are the largest buyers of Heavy Grooorios, Tobacco
and Caso Goods in Walhalla and oan give you good prices.
Quantity in buying counts, and wo are able to givo you great
advantage in price.
When trading with us be euro and ask for tickois.
We oarry a large stock of Wagon and Buggy Material
and will ho glad to figuro with you.
When you get ready to buy your Fall Goods bo euro to
see us. Wo can save you money.
JOHN F. CRAIG
Walhalla, S. C.
1*1 ?one TVo. 63.
9
VTOTICK OF FINA!, SETTLEMENT
Ll AND DISCHARGE. - Notice is
loreby given that tho undersigned will
mike application to D. A. Smith, Esq.,
Midge of Probate for Ooonee county,
n tho Stato of South Carolina, on
TUESDAY, the 6th day of Ootober,
1003, at ll o'olo-rk in the forenoon,
>r as soon thereafter as said appll
?.uti nu oan bo heard, for leavo to mako
lnal settlement of the estato of W.
S. Welborn, deceased, and obtain
lnal dipohargo as Executor of said
?tat?. THOMAS WELBORN,
Executor of the Estate W. E. Welborn,
deceased.
September 2,100S. M-M
NOTICE TO TEACHERS.-Tho regu
lar fall examination for Teachers1
Certificates will bo hold at Walhalla
Court House on Friday. September 18th,
1003, beginning at 0 o'clock in the fore
noon. There will be no examination
after this one until the third Friday in
May, 1004. AU interested will tako duo
notloe md govern themnolves accord
ingly. C. L. CRAIG,
County Superintendent of Eduoation.
Soptembor 2, 1003. 35-87
FOLEYSKONEY^TAR
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