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-White blokory wagons and buggies for salo by T. K. Alexauder, Walhalla. --Read the advertisement of tho Wal halla drug company, successors to J. II. Darby. -Oscar Ashe, of Anderson, was amoug his Walhalla friends for a short while Sunday. -If vou want poultry notting seo Carter ?fe Co., Walhalla. -Mrs. Julia K. Robius spout, several days last wook visiting Mrs. Duke, at Toocoa, Ga. -Dorn, unto Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Cobb, at the County Poor Farm, on Oood Friday, a sou. -I have a lino Jaok that I will stand at my stable this season. Servico, $10.00. T. M. Lowery, Seneca. -Mrs. E. A. Boll returned last week from a pleasant visit to relatives and friends at Clayton, Ga. -Alezander V. Leathers, of Fort Madison, spent last Sunday afternoon among friouds in Walhalla. -Chris. Subor, of Anderson, spout Sunday in West Union, visiting the family of Rev. C. D. Mann. -Rev. W. Abbott will proach at Bel mont school house next Suuday morning at ll o'olook. -Mrs. Dell G. MoAlister and little daughter, of Columbia, aro visiting Mis. E. A. Bell and other relatives tu town. -Several sots of team harness, to go cheap, at tho mammoth ropository of I1. M. Lowery, Seneca, S. C. -Tho President has reappointed Alonso M. Folgor postmaster at Easloy and Chnrles J. Mulkey at Wostminstor. - Miss Jaunio Novillo returned last Saturday from Clemson College, whore she has boon visiting Capt. and Mrs. G. Shanklin. -Mr. and Mrs. George Benedict, of Seneca, spent Saturday night and Suu day tn Walhalla, visiting Rov. E. S. Jones and family. -Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Vornor loft Tues day morning for Retreat, wboro thoy will spend several days visit in;; Mrs. Malinda Vorner and family. -I will stand a woll bred half Morgan Stallion nt my livery stable this spring. A. P. Jlolden, Walhalla, S. C. -Col. and Mrs. G. shanklin and little daughter, of Clemson College, spout Sunday at the homo of Capt. .John C. Neville, in West Union. - Married, by IL A. II. Gibson, Notary Public, at his residenco, ou the evening o' the 3d day of April, 1904, W. E. ('hast ai n to Miss Lillie E. Burditt. - Hunter. Dondy & Co., of Soneca, havo opened np this week a big lot of mill ends in tablo linen, laco curtains, window shades, etc. Seo advertisement. -Last Saturday, at Duo West, tho Clemson base hall team defeated tho Ers kine College team hy a score of 5 to 8. Tho clemson boys seem to bo hard to down. -You can get barbed wiro at ?1 cents per pound at Carter & Co's., Walhalla. -The many friends of Miss Annie Vernor aro pleased to seo her out again, after two weeks of indisposition, since her return from a visit to relativos in Georgia. -There will he a public Singing at Red Hill school house next Sunday aftornoon, to which evoryhod> is Cordially invited. Come out and enjoy au afternoon of music and praise. - Pickons Sentinel Journal, March ?10: Prof. \V. E. Dendy has bought tho resi dence property of Mrs. J. B. R. Freeman, lying iu tho northern part of town, and will shortly move to it. -We have opened up a blacksmith shop and aro prepared to shoo your horso or mule and do all kinds of repair work. Painting of all kinds a specialty. C. W. Pitchford Co. -Following is a list of unclaimed let tors remaining in tho Walhalla post office for the week ending April 2: Mrs. Alice Acorn, Shodrick Carton. J. M. Merrick, P. M. -Mrs. Rov. G. F. Clarkson and littlo son, of Princeton, S. C., aro visiting tho family of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Ansel. Mrs. Clarkson's many Walhalla friends are pleased to welcomo her at her old home. -Marvin J. Smith is at homo for a short season, af ter a year's active service in the employ of the Southern Express Company. During tho year ho has not lost a Binglo day's work. Ho will no doubt enjoy a much noedod rest. -Will offer npecial bargains in bug les, surrios and harness next thirty ays, to reduce stock, so as to mako room for spring shipments. T. M. Lowery, Soueca, S. C. -The Walhalla milliners havo been kopt quito busy for some days past. Tho various opening day displays wore very handsome and attractive. All of the establishments havo enjoyed a good trade this spring. -At the meeting of Walhalla Lodge, No. 07, K. of P., last Monday night Jas. Thompson and J. A. Steck woro elected representatives, and B. S. Look and S. N. Pitchford, alternates, to tho Grand Lodge, which meets in Greenville in May. -For Sale-Ono first-class McCray re frigerator. For terms apply to A. L. Dillard, Westminster, S. C. -The Walhalla Drug Company, under tho management of Dr, J. II. Mooro, oponed its doors last Friday. C. Muller has charge of the prescription depart ment, and Master Frank Harrison makes a ,-olito and accommodating young sales man. -Capt. Wm. A. Courtenay, of Newry, is spending this week on business and ?leasuro in the old "City by tho Sea." here is a mutual warmth of heart ex isting between Charleston and her for mer Mayor that timo and separation fail to cool. -For fertilizers at, rock bottom prices soe Carter & Co., Walhalla. -C. W. Bauknight is having tho stable moved from his town premises to the Sohlouter place, which ho has recently purchased. Ile will erect a large stable at his home place to accommodate 30 or 40 horses. Otto Kaufman bas tho con tract for moving and building. -On last Friday, April 1st, tho post office was moved into tho Masonic Tem plo building. Tho new quarters aro quite handsome and commodious. A now set of combination lock boxes has been put in, whiob will he ample to moot tho necessities of an increasing post office business at prosont. -Tho closing exercises of tho Richland Academy will be held at the school building next Friday evening, April 8th, beginning at 8 o'clock. Prof. A. M. Er vin,' principal, has taught a vory success ful session and his work baa progressed nicely. Tho public is cordially invited to attend the closing exorcises. -Several pairs of lino young Kon tnoky mare mules, at tho salo stable, of T. M. Lowery, Seneca, S. C. KEEP YOUR EYI ON THIS SPACE IT WILL TE BUY YOUR C PATENT Ml TOILET AR WALHALLA Di SUCCESSORST Us when yow want the lerican Beauty Corset, est on the market ab the All styles and sizes. 50c, 75c. and $1.00. G. JAYNES. -Wanted.-Twelve good young Well brod milk cowa with young calvos. Ap ply to B. K. Mosa, Walhalla, S. C. -Sec the adveriisment of J. W. Boll'* Drug Store. Also important legal ad vertisements. -H. T. Jaynes, Esq., is in Greenville to-day attending to professional business iu the Uuited States Court. -Farm mule, and horses, at reasonable ?rices, at the T. M. Lowery salo stable, eueoa, S. C. Cash or time. -Hov. A. R. Mitchell, of Green ville, will preach in St. John's Episcopal Church next Sunday night at 8 o'olook. All are cordially invited to attend. -Ooonee County Alliance will meet at Fairview school houso Saturday, April '.?, at 10.110 o'olook, a. m. W. M. Fennell, President. -Mrs. Brodbock, of Now York, is stoppiug for several days at tho Walhalla Hotel. She expresses herself as highly pleased with Walhalla and surrounding country. -W. J. Schroder, of Walhall?, famil iarly known aa "Pete" Sohr^der, Deputy Sheriff,) aud J. H. Barnett, of Westmin ster, are announced this woek as oaudi datos for the offlco of Couuty Troaauror. -Horses.-Just received car of nice young harness aud farm horses. A. W. Thompson, Sonocn, S. C. -Last Thursday Mrs. C. JoneH, of Ta maHBoe, was painfully hurt by falling from tho piazza. Hor many frieuds will bo pleased to learn, howover, that no so rious injuries were sustained, and that Mn.. Jones is about well agaiu. -There will bo an all-day singiug at Unity Baptist ohurcb on tho .'ld Sunday in April. Public invited to attond and bring dinner. -John C. Hicks, of Gilmoro, Ga., spent sovoral days this and hut week with bis parents, Prof. and Mrs. Jobu O. Hicks, iu Walhalla. Mr. Hicks is om ployod in tho construction department of tho Seaboard Air Lino Railway. Ho loft yostorday for Gilmore, but his work in tho futuro will bo at othor points. -Tho infant sou of Mr. and Mrs. J, R. Karlo, diod at thoir ho ire in Midway Tuesday morning, and was buriod in Westview Cemetory at 5 o'clock in the afternoon, funoral services being con ducted at tho bouse by Hov. E. S. Joues. Tho child was about livo weeks old. Tho parents have tho sympathy of tho community in thoir sorrow. -Horses.-Just received car of nico young harness and farra horses. A. W. Thompson, Seneca, S. C. -Hov C. D. Mann yostorday pur chased from Mrs. Paul lt. Gibson soven and a half acres of land in Wost Union. This placo was formerly known ns thu Stoibrand homestead. Rev. Mr. Manu will, iu tho near future, wo understand, erect a handsome residence on tho placo. We hopo to number him and bis family as permanent residents among us. -Anderson Mail, April ft: The Blue Ridge Railroad Company is having a sot of Offices titted up in tho second story of tho union passenger depot, which will bo used by Superintendent J. H. Ander son Mr. Anderson has had his offico in tho samo room with tho ticket ollloo for thc year or so, but tho business of tho past road is getting BO heavy that ho noeds a separate ollico and it is being ilttod up for him. -Several nice cows with young calves for salo at J. P. Stabling's, Kichland, S. 0. -Gaffney Ledgor, April 1st: Miss Dora Wiebens, homo missionary, who has been a faithful worker in tho city for over a year, will return to her old home in Walhalla to visit her sister, MrH. J. R. Duncan, who is quite sick. Mist Dora's strong Christian character and dcop sym pathy for thu poor and sick havo won for her a host of friends at this placo who dooply regrot bur departure, and hopo to hear of tho speedy rocovory of hor Histor and her return to this Hold of labor at au oarly dato. -Wanted-Young mon or women as local representativos for McCluro's Maga zine. Liberal commissions, cash prizes. Write J. N. Trainor, Hi E. 25th street, New York, N. Y. More Asbestos Mines. Clayton Tribuno, March 81: "Wo have a message from Wm. G. Russell, of Rus sell's, S. C., that be purchased and gave his personal check for ono thousand dol lars for tho Lafayotto Dickson proporty, four miles east of town, on tho War woman crock Mr. Russell bought this proporty. for tho Blue Ridge Mica Sc As bestos Co., which company has large land and mineral interests in East Kabun and have erected a largo plant for tho purpose of mining these minerals. This tract ol land embraces only a few acres, but is said to havo a wonderful deposit of asbestos." A Thoughtful Man. M. M. Austin, of Winchester, Ind., knew what to do in tho hour of noed. His wife had such an unusal caso of stomach and liver trouble, physicians could not help bur. Hu thought of and tried Dr. King's Now Lifo Pills and sho got relief at onco and was finally cured. Only 25o., at all drug stores. A Word to the Public. Wo learn from our County Commis sioners that they aro having tho publie road? of thu county worked out and put in good condition as rapidly as possible They aro endeavoring, too, to widun tho roads so that thcro will bo no further complaint along that lino. Tliero aro three classes of public roads provided for in our statuto law, tho width of which arc twunty, eighteen andsixtcon feet. In this respect our Commissioners me trying to comply with tho law as far as practicable The Commissioners desire also to call special attention to thu fanners along tho public highways not to trespass too near tho public roads, as ample room must bo given tho road hands to do thoir work in widoniug tho roads. They desire, too, that tho sand in the ditches ?doug thu highways bo not d i oi n 1 bcd that is, hauled away. There aro two crews in tho county working tho public roads-011^ on tho eastern side of tho county and t jo other on tho wosteru sido, undor tho manage ment of E. P. Wood and J. M. Kelloy, road buildors. Sinco thoy bogan opera tions, about six weeks ago, thoy havo worked out and put in good und satis factory condition sixty-iivo milos of roads, notwithstanding tho bnd woatbor wo havo bad during a groat deni of tho time. Taking everything into consideration our County Commissioners deserves tho woll dono of our people in their efforts to give us good roads and tho manage ment of tho county affairs gcnorally. A negro firod from ambush at Paul Smoak, a morcbant of Orangeburg county, indicting a slight wound. Ile was captured and committed to jail, but thoro hoing somu talk of lynching, tho Sheriff sont him to tho penitentiary for safo keeping. LL YOU WHERE TO ?RUGS, EDICINES, TICLES, ETC. IUG COMPANY, O J. H. DARBY. Pickets Kontluel-Journal, Marob 80th: "Erneut Hiles, who was convicted at the last term of court, for carrying OOsV coaled weapons sud sentenced to pay a line of fifteen dollar*, prevailed on tho Kev. K. H. McClanuahun topsy his floe and let bim work it out. After staying two days with Mr. Met Manual??? be de cided to leave and oatoe by Pink Earle's, noar Pieken?, where he persuaded Earle's 13 year-old daughter to leave home and So with him. He is a rascal of tho eepeat dye and should be apprehended by any one seeing him. He left for the mountain?, oarrying the girl with him, and it is thought he has gono into North Carolina. The girl is very small for her age._ Gen. Ervine Walker~Will Loclure. On tbe evening of Tuesday, April 12th, Gen. 0. Ervine Walker, of Charleston, will doliver a lecture at the Walhalla Court House on the "Memories of tbe Sixties" and what the "Privates Hld." The proceeds from this lecture, above Gen. Walker's actual traveling and hotel expenses, will go to aid tbe Hampton Monument fund. This fact should ap peal to the people of Walhalla and sur rounding oountry in a very apooial man ner, as so far Ocouee has not beeu repre sented in the contributions in aid of the erection of a monument to the memory of Qen. Wado Hampton, South Carolina's "Grand Old Man." The prioe of admis sion is but 26 cents. Let everybody at tend and bolp to swell the fund and aid in tho laudable work of erecting a hand some monumoot to the memory of the man who did so muoh for South Carolina during the trying timos of the Civil War and the roooustruotlon period. Remem ber the date and attend tho lecture. You will be well rewarded. THE CHRISTIAN oburohea at Con stantinople, Turkoy, and Yokahoma, Japan, have long used the Longman ?fe Martine/, Paints for painting their churches. Liboral contributions of L. A M. Paint will be given for suoh purposo wherever u church is located. F. M. Soofiold, Harris Springs, S. < '., writes: "I paiuted our old homoatoad with L. ?fe M. twenty-six years ago. Not I iain teil since; looks better than houses painted in the last four years." W. II. Hair, Charleston, W. Va., writes: "Painted Frankenburg Block with L. ?fe M. shows better than any buildings here havo over done; stands out as though varnished, and aotual cost of paint was loss than $1.20 per gallon. Wears and covers like gold.'' These celebrated paints aro sold by C. W. Pitchford Co., Walhalla, S. C. The Colored Methodists. Walhalla, S. C., April 4.-Editors Cou rior: I'leaso grant mo space in your valuable columns to speak io your Col ored, readers. Lasti-r exercises woro grand; they all did woll. Miss Minnio Holland and tho faithful superintendent deserve much credit. Mrs. Ella Hayniu, tho splendid organist, rondorcd oxcolluut music dur ing tho whole of tho progrum. Thoy re port that it was the best sorvico hold lately iu Trinity. Our collection was good. Tho collec tors reported as follows: Ji>hu Jones, #2.25; Susie Webb, $3.00; Bossio Jamos, $2.40; Sara Robinson, 75c. ; Alice (?lover, 55c; Eliza Roid, OOo.; Ooorgia Morrison, $2.45-a total of $12.05, for which wo thank them boartily. Tho egg hunt, givon for tho llttlo girls on Monday evening, was rosily grand. Our church is alive; preaching at Trinity at ll o'olock a. m., ?1 p. m. and 8 p. m. on thu second Sunday. All are invited to como out. B. C. Jackson, Pastor. Makes a Clean Swoop. Tbere's nothing Uko doing a thing thoroughly. Of all tho salvos you over heard of, Bucklon'n Arnica Salvo is the best. It swoops away and euros burns, sores, bruises, cuts, boils, ulcers, skin eruptions and piles. It's only 25c, and guaranteed to givo satisfaction by all druggists. The School Library Work. I havo received tho money for tho libra ries from tho following sovon schools: Tokeona, No. 2; Return, No. 4; Retreat., No. 8; Richland, No. 10; Tamassoo, No. 46; Pickett Post, No. 47; Damascus, No. Ol. I will hold this money a few weeks, waiting for tho other fivo places to bo taken, so tho monoy eau all bo scut at once. Some of tho counties have already got ten the money for tho twel\ libraries al lowed to each county and Wo don't want to bo too far behind thom in a good work liko this. 1 hopo those places will bo flllod right away, so wo can ordor the full number at tho samo timo. Respectfully, C. L. Craig, C. S. E. Oakway Society Dots. Oakway, April 4.-Rov. G. B. Nally filled his regular appoint ?neut at the Wesleyan Methodist church Sunday morning at ll o'clock. Miss li a Gaines, of Central, spent from Friday until Monday with tho family of L. A. Edwards. Miss Ina is vory pleas antly remembered boro by hor many friends, who always wclcomo hor back. Misses Cordelia Boardon, Dora and May Ilaloy spout Sunday with tho Misses Zachary, of Tokeona. Tho Methodist Sunday school was re organized Sunday morning with Prof. W. D. Mathis as superintendent. Wo hopo for thom much success in tboir good work. Mr. Fuller, of Clarksvillo, Ga., is visit ing bis nephew, Prof. E. Roy Lambert, at tho homo of w. M. Lemons. Mr. and Mrs. Vester Beardon visited Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Gambroll, of Reedor's Ford, Sunday. Miss Dohnia Myora entertained a fow of her friends at a birthday party last Thursday night. 1,il Ile Miss Cortie MOO<-0 entertained tho younger sot at an Easter ogg hunt Saturday afternoon. Mrs Guy Morcditb, of Seneca, is spend ing a few weeks at tho homo of Mr. and Mrs. T. Meredith. Miss Jodio Ilaloy, who bas boon ill with smallpox, is convalescing, to tho dolight of hor many frionds. Mrs. Hunter, of Mountain Itost, visited her daughter, Mrs. A. Reardon, recently. Carl and Oscar Myers visitod frionds at Nowry last week. P. ll. Robbed the (J ni ye. A startling incident is narrated by John Oliver, of Philadelphia, as follows: "I was in an awful condition. My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunkon, tongue coated, pain continually in back and sides, no appetito, growing woakor day by day. Throe physicians had givon mo up. Thou I was advised to uso Electric I '.it tei... ; to mv groat joy, tho first bottle mado a decided improvement. I con i inned their USO for I bree weeks, and am now a woll man. I know thoy robbed thu gravo of another victim." No ono should fail to try them. Only 50 couts, guarau teod at all drug stores. News Irom Return. Roturn, April 4.-Tho farmers, of this section have beun making good use of tho beautiful weather for tho past wcok. Wo have had a good deal of sickness in our community. Madame.'! Ellis and Williams aro quito sick. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. McClollan aro con valescing aftor a tedious attack of grip. Hayno Martin left yesterday for Ansley, La., whero he will hold a position with the Davis Bros. humber Co. The school at this placo will closo Fri day, April 15, with a picnic. Tho speakers will bo Profs. Morrison, of clemson Collogo, and II. P. Hoggs, of Seneca, and tho County Superintendent of Education. Our library quilt will bo sold that day. Tho public is cordially Invitod to attend with woll flllod baskots. _Veritas. Letter to J. H. Adams, Seneca. Dear Sir* lng is just liko paint. It fits o * wears or itdon't; turns weather M stator or not; and goos out of fashion. What do wo wear clothos for? Did you ovor think of it? Different per sons havo different reasons, no doubt, but ono paints Dovoe for beauty, to bo in the fashion, and keop-out water. Fashion days paint; wo all paint. Them is boauty in paint a good deal for that. And buildings aro costly and fashionable; put-on a watorproof two or th reo coats of paint, and your buildings last as long as you koop them dry. It cost? nothing to paint; it coBts your buildings not to. De v.ie is the paint that lasts; disap pointing paints are the paints that cost. Yours truly, 28 F. W. Dovoe A Co. P. S.-G. W. Gignllllat, Seneoa, sells our paint. 8enoca, April 5.-Tho Dunbar Hand Bell Riugors ls advertUed to appear here od April 12. The ?how will undoubtedly equal in merit tho forroor attractions hore uuder tho Lyceum niauagoineut and au opportunity to hear handbell ringers ls a rare oae hore. There will also be a splendid musio program, as the riugors are also an organised quartette, l'ri.e o? admission is as usual, 60 and 26 cents. A pleasant little affair ou last Thurs day afternoon was given by the members of tbe Sunshine Society here. The fol lowing young Misses were especially active io the management, whioh re II ec tod great credit on them: Norma Gigullllat, Mary Julia Reed, Ines Urant, Mary Earle and Molen Hopkins. A nico sum was realised aud these little people deserve great oom inondation tor the most excellent program, as well as their loyalty to their band. , On last Sabbath evening Bishop Cand ler, the noted divine of the M. E. Churoh, South, preaohod here to a large oongre-; gatton in the l'rosbyterlau onurch. lt was not positively known that he could bo secured uutil Sunday morning, but notwithstaudiug that faot every seat was filled and the closest attention given the distinguished diviue. .The sermon was a magnificent one, and we regret that space forbids a detailed outline' of the same. The audience appreoiated from time to time bits of dry humor whioh characterized the speaker's discourse, aud altogether the occasion was one of dis! incl pleasure to the large assemblage. On last Thursday afternoon Master Buskin Anderson entertained a number of his little friends in honor of the fourth anniversary of his birthday. De licious oream and cake were served and dainty baskets, containing a nest of Easter eggs, wore the favors, The birth day oake was beautiful with, its lighted caudles aud tho center of attraction to all tho little tots present Easter moro was rather chilly to make the Easter gown comfortable, but a fow boro were bravo ouough to venture out with that Kastor bouuot. The Bowers at the Presbyterian churoh were exquis ite, a largo azalia plant in front of the Sulpit, the property of Mrs. ll. J. iguilliat, drawing the admiration of all. Tho lilies and ferns wore ulsb beau tifully conspicuous. Seneca ls ace o rd in;; a hearty w eh-onie to tho family of Dr. Burgess, who has recently moved here from Ch mi son. Tlicv ocoupy tho Hopkins cottage on Fair Play street, the Doctor having opened an ol ii ce for thc pi act iee of den tistry. We extend to this estimable family a hearty welcomo from our oitizouB. A number of young people from Townville spout last Fiiday night with Mrs. J. W. Byrd and turk in the musical bouquet. Following is a Hst of tho pupils of tho graded M-I ic II M hero who made, perfect icoorda of attend ance last month : 1st, 2d and 3d grade?-McCanta Adama, Kath Donodict, Thurnloy Cary, Suo Daly, Swannee Daly, Weldon Klrod, Kathleen Caines, Carl Grant, Cooper llainiter, Don Loo 11.un i ti. m. Maka Harper, Louise Lawrence, L. E. Lowery, Mary Liimkiii. Kdlth Met/.e, Martha Metze, Nan Moo IO, Frank Morgan, Kdlth Mor ?an, Herbert Morgan, Yancey Sligh, Charlea tribllng, J. W. Striming, Will Striming, Law rroco Falls, Warren Gtgiiilliat. Will Scott Hatti ter; 4th and 6th grades-Sterling Klrod, J. H. Falla, .iciioiei ie Hollpiid, I.nilin .lend .n. Lula Morgan, Lillian Metze. Simmons Hates, Charlie Byra, Kthel Kidson, Norman Graham, Warren Harbin, Charles Lawrence, Tom Msishal Low I cry, George Shelor, Hort TrlMilo; 7th and 8th grades-Sue ami Norina i ; i; nilli it. Tho show given on last Friday evening nt tho school house, under tho management of tho ladles of tho Presbyterian church, waa conceded to bo ono of, if not the host amateur pcrforjai ance over given hero. Tho public ia aiii',*lv familiar with the details of the play, but we hope a brief resume, with descriptions ol' tho lrincipal characters, may interest our rcadora. Urs. J. W. Byrd, as Ma llloss ?in, waa at her verv l)08t, her ready self-poss sion and splcn dld tact making her a perfect leader. Mrs. W. P. H. i.i, as Grandma m.m, waa larrfcctly. Ano, her representation of the grandma ?' ye long ago hoing most natural. Mis" Lilli.m Cald well took olT tho mad woman exquisitely, while as Kennen in the Balcony Scene, alic was perfect. Tho costume for tho latter attracted especial admiration, the guilt-bordored oap and bright lined rohe, with belt and sword, made a strik ingly Shakespearean picture, while Juliet, rep. resented hy Miss Sallie Mccutcheon, waa ar rayed in the daintiest of gowns, tho fashion of which so well became her style of lioality. The other girls all did their parts admirably, heilig lerfectly at ease and at home in the flrst act and n thc second equally as much so, aa they repre sented great ladies of tho land. Mrs. Paeon recited splendidly a Composition "made lip hy the gals/'anti Mrs. Hunter and Mrs. Sligli, as the timid members, who were induced to sing after much poraiiason and some force and threats at tho hands of Ma blossom, were per fectly great and brought down the house. Thc Twins, Misses McCuleheon and Kinoaiinon, two g?cat tiarum, scarum young uns, were tine, and wero constantly provoking tho wrath of tbelr maternal ancestor. Mrs. Stripling, in her mal len effort as tho "Prlmy Donner," was thankful that thc audience did not i in eu things at her. It is hard to lind words to describe tho perfect role of the colored inoniher, represented by Miss Mary Julia Itcid. Juniper was incorrigible, and, in tlie dance song brought down tho house. Hor costumes, both in the li rsi mid last act?, were particularly realistic and the audionco fre quently gave unmistakable evidence of its ap pr?ci?t iou of the meritorious work of thia litt.o artist. Master Charles Strlhllntr, aa tho mes senger boy, was as cute as cuii'd lie and felt keenly the Importance of his patt In tho affair Altogether, the blossom Family gavo a most creditable show, if snell fact cnn he estimated by repeated and vociferous applause, coupled with tlie highest commendation of thc largo audience present. M. V. S A Great Sensation. Thorn waa a big sensation in Leesville, Ind., when W. IL Brown, of that place, who was expected to dio, had his life saved by Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption. Ho writes: "I endured i usu 11 ci able mp mies ti our asthma, but your Now Discovery gavo mo immediate i.'li ci and soon thereafter effected a com pleto euro." Similar cures for consump tion, pneumonia, bronchitis and fjrlp aro numerous. It's tho peerless remedy for all throat and lung troubles. Price 50o and $1.00. Guaranteed by all druggists. Trial bottles freo. Meoting Democratic Executive Committee. Tho County Democratic Kxocutlvo Committee is hereby called to meet at tho Court Houso, in Walhalla, on Satur day, the 9th day of April, 100-1, nt ll o'clock, a. m.. for tho purposo of calling a convention of the Democratic party of Oconco county and to transact such other business ns shall properly come before the committee. A full mooting is de sired. F. M. Caroy, Chairman. J. W. Sholor, Secretary. Card ot Thanks. On Friday night, April 1st, tho pooplo of Westminster gavo us a most bountiful "pounding" that was greatly appreciated by us. Both tho substantial artlclos and tho abundance of good will showered upon us gave strong evidence of tho genorosity and open heartedness of our friends. Wo doairo to thank each and overy ono for thu kindness shown. "?v. and Mrs. A. P. Marett. Tho Church at Lillie River. Little Hiver, April 2.-Wo need help in this community. Wo havu built n very decent church, worked many dnys and spent some money. We aro in debt a few dollars, but think it will bo mado up at thu next meeting. Wo have called Bro. C. h, (haig for our pastor. Wo ran a protracted meoting last year anti re ceived 8 mein hms. Our preaching days aro tho third Soudays. But tho impor tant part is yot to como: wo ask for hot ter order. Wo cannot servo God and mammon. We foar that on last Christmas tho ovil ono crept in and docoivod many. Wo need church members who will lay asido tlie bottle mid all other idols and stand ns a soldier for Jesus Christ. Wo need men all over the county olootod for trustees who will solemnly swear that thoy don't dram drink nor protect blockaders. Wo noticed Chookoo was disturbed on last Sunday hy tho dram drinkers. A now sonrch ought to bo mado over tho Cheoheo mountains for bloekado. Wo need a sot of candidates this year who have nover took up dram-drinking and will stand for tho right thing. I will novor vote for a dram-drinkor if I know it. J. L. Hudson. Tho Clemson oadots will go into en campment at Anderson on tho 5th day of May. ^Amusements.** Seneca High School. " Non Schol?, Sed VII?, Disoimus.". -(Senoca.) sTTR COURSE; Tuesday, April 12, I904. Admission, 60c. ELBERTA PEACH TREES. Thor oughbred Barred Plymouth Rooks and Red Raspberry Plants. All inquiries Kromptly answered. Address George F. lontgoraery, Marietta, 0?, 52 F O R TH I .12-inch All-wool Serge, 75o. per ; 86-inoh Granite Poplin, 40o. per ; 1 82-inoh. Worsted, . . 16o. per ; Fanoy Striped Waistinge, 35o. pe Fancy Striped Waistings, 80o. pe Standard Calico, ?Hort EMBROIDERIES-I 1 '. Good quality 12-inoh Embroidery, Good quality 9-inch Embroidery, Good quality 0-inch Embroidery, Come a J. & J. S. ( TO THE PUBLIC. . Wallalla, S. C., April 1, 1904.-Having Bold ray drug business and good will to the Walhalla Driig Co. I desire to thank tlie publie for past favors, and trust my suuce&Bors will be acoorded that liberal patronago whioh has heretofore been mine. All parties owing me viii please make settlement ac once. A list of accounts will bo found with Dr. J. C. H. Muller at the Walhalla Drug Co. J. H. Darby. Wnlhalla, S. C.. April 1, 1004.-Having purchased tho business of Mr. J. H. Darby, wo throw open our doora to the public and invito your trade. Our objoot is to conduot an up-to-date drug buBl ness, and by fair dealings to merit your patronago. Our Prescription D?part mont Will still be in charge of Dr. J. C. H. Muller, a graduated pharmacist, whoso namo is a guarantee of honesty. Tho business will bo conducted at the old Kt and of Mr. Darby, where we will be pleased to have our friends call on us. Respectfully, Walhalla Drug Company. " ' il lids Verdict for $25,000. ' , ? .? ---. ?V Oreen vlUo, April 1.-In the case of Mrs. Hnslo'L. Franklin, of Nowborry, ngainsT th'o"Atlauta and Charlotte Air Lino Hail way, now leased to tho South ?MU, which was tried here to-day, a ver dict of $25,000 was found against tho company. Notice of a motiou for new " trial has boon given by defendant's attor neys. The complaint alleged, among other things, that tho woman, while a passenger on a tiain from Groenvillo to Atlanta, waa insulted by a man, a fellow . passenger, and that as a result of the ?.hock to her nervous system seriouB j physical infirmities were brought about, for which sho ola!med $50,000 as com pensation and punitivo damages. ANNOUNCEMENTS. JSy~Announcomonts of candidates will ho inserted in Tho Courier at tho uniform rate of ?3 each, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. FOR TREASURER. I hereby announce myself a candidato for tho oilier of County Treasurer, sub jeot to tho aotion of the Domooratio party ih the primary eleotion. W. J. Schroder. The frlonds of J. H. Barnett respect fully announce him a oandidato for County Treasurer, subjeot to the aotion of the Domocratio primary. 1 respectfully announce myself a candi date for tho office Of County Treasurer, subject to the aotion of the Domooratio party in tho primary election. M. C. Barton. Tho friends of Sarauel K. Dendy, Sr., hereby announce him as a candidate for County Treasurer, subject to tho aotion of tho Democratic party in the primary election. I respectfully announce myself a can didate for the office of County Treasurer, subject to the action of tho Domooratio party in the primary eleotion. W. Oldridge White. FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR. The frlonds of L. H. V. Hobson hereby announce him as a oandidato for County Supervisor, subject to the aotion of the Domocratio party in the primary elec tion^ ?_ , ~#OR THE SENATK Tho fixend? of Joe W. Shelor horoby announce1: him as a candidate for the Senate, subject to the aotion of the Domooratio party in tho primary olootion. FOR CORONER. The friends of Robort S. Rutledge hereby announce him as a oandidato for Coroner, subjeot to tho aotion of the Democratio party in the primary eleotion. FOR SHERIFF. I horoby annonnco myself a candidate for Sheriff of Ooouoo county, subject to tho action of tho Domooratio party in a primary election. W. M. Kay. 'At tho solicitation of many friends, I horoby announce mysolf a candidato for Sheriff of Oconee county, subjeot to tho action of a Domocratio primary eleotion. W. B. F. Corbin. Tho friends of W. W. MOBS respectfully announce, him as a candidate for Shorifr, subjeot to tho aotion of the Domooratio party in the primary election. Millinery SATUI APRIL i W? have a handsome stook of tho r ever shown in this market, and wo wi customers examine it, especially on < DAY, April 2d. Wc have a larg Ribbons, Laces, eto. Call and seo us. SEABORN When You Are \ Y O CT Cl O Doctor ? rai fto CERTAIN LY YOU DO. 1 are nullified if his pres choap, worthless drugs or by v should seleot your presoripti? your physician-not the cheap tor belie.ven that every preBorl absolutely accurate; that it bat reliable drugs: that it ls just f?rices aro moderate. He cert) leve this, for they aro facts. SENECA P SENECA, ? Y. GO I] , S. Carter E N EXT yard ; reduced to 65o. per yard. * yard ; reduced to 18o. per yard, pard ; reduced to 10o. per yard, r yd ; reduced to 22o. per yard. 1 r yd ; reduced to 19c. per yard. lengths. 4c. per yard. JACES-RIBBONS. - - - 20o. per yard. , 15o. per yard. - - - 10o. per yard. ind Qet Your Share of t DARTER JEWELERY. You will find at BelFsDrug Store a handsome line of all kinds of Jewelry. Call on us and examine our goods. The Famous Hawks Eye (liasses BELL'S DRUG STORE. WANTED. Two Car loads of Scrap Iron) it once. Highest price paid for same. SENECA IRON WOHKS. Seneca, S. C. J. H. MOORE, M. D., Physician and Surgeon. Calls left at residence or J. II. Darby's Drug Store will receive prompt attention, DAY OR NIGHT. Phones : Kcsldcuco 98, Drug More 18. 12-3-04 Mutual Life Insurance Co. Of New York-The largest and oldest in the world. "Tho best Compauy ls the Company which does the most good." F. H. Hyatt, General Agent, Columbia, S. C. Write or call on JAS. M. MOSS, Local Agent, 63104 Walhalla, S. C. C. C. MYERS, Surveyor. Surveying done in any part of the county. Plats, deeds and all papero neatly executed. Correspondence so licited. Terms reasonable. Address 7-22? C. C. MYERS, Oakway, S. C. ftoEYSHONEMAR .ure? Cold?i Prevents Pneumonia The New TIN SHOP. When you want a Motal Roof, Tin, Ima or Galvanized Iron, Eave Troughs, or anything mado of Tin, Galvanized Iron, Shoot Iron or Copper, LOOK in at LOOK. Typewriters, Sewing Machines, Guns, Revolvers and Bicycles deaned and repaired. All work done on short notico and guaran toed. Agent for the Yale and Snell Bicyoles and Bioyole Supplies, LOOK OUT FOR .Li O O K . Opening *DAY, ed, 1904. nost stylish and approved Millinery ll he glad to have all our friends and mr Opening Day, NEXT SATUR e assortment of Millinery Notions, Respectfully, BROTHERS. tick Pd Don't You? 'he efforts of tho best dootor icriptlon 1B compounded of inreliable pharmacists. You on druggist just as you do sst. but the best Yourdoc ption filled at this store is i been compounded of fresh, as he ordered it; that our linly has good reason to be HARMACY, Possible V Cr X O .Westminster, FIFTEEN DA Y S I Iv artie Assortment Torchon Lace, only 4c. AU Silk Ribbon, 6 inchon wide, 25o. yard, - . reduced to Ibo. All Silk Ribbon, 8 inches wide, 20c. yard, - reduced to 10c ? Ladies' Wool Wading Skirts, $2.60; reduced to $1.25, v ?? MEN'S SHIRTS. ' NEGLIGEE, 60-cent quality,.for 85o. UNDERVESTS, 00-oent quality, - - - - for 85o. ?__;_s_;_i he Bargains Mentioned Above. - Westminster. Bargains in Machinery SALE t One 12 H. P. Peerless Engine. One 8 H. P. Engine and Boiler. One 8 H. P. Engine and Boiler. # One 4 H. P. Engine and Boiler. ' One"2 H. P. Engine and Boilor. Ono Corn Mill for Belt Powor. One Royal Blower (now). All to go cheap. Some one gets a bargain everyday. These are only a few of the items for salo by the SENECA IRON WORKS. SENECA, - - - - S. . When the weather fairs up you want that horse shod. We have a new shop ; now tools aud experienced men. So give us a trial. ELIAS EARLE, President and Manager. n^w?s?iF YOUR TRADE! In Fertilizer, Plows, Plow Stocks, Guano Distributors, Cotton Planters, Back Bands, Trace Chains, Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Hats and Groceries. We keep a good stock and try to please you. Yours truly, J. W. BYRD & CO., Seneca, S. C. We are Showing the Best and Most Up-to-Date Line of DRESS GOOnS, LACES AND EMBROIDERIES We have Ever Had. IF YOU FAIL TO SEE OUB LINE BEFORE BUYING YOU WILL ALWAYS BE SORRY. ALL THE NEWEST GOODS FROM NEW YORK. WRITE FOR SAMPLES AND PRICES. CLOTHING Have just closed a deal on Clothing at 50 cents on the dollar. All now and up-to-date. Never had as much Clothing, and such bargains nover havo been seen here. MENS PANTS. MEN-S BOYS' PUS. CHILDREN'S SUITS If yon want a nice new Suit at your own prioe come and get it-and* COME QUICK. Wo buy them cheap and wo sell tliem oheaper. J. H. ADAMS, THE rOOR MAN'S FRIEND, Seneca, S. Carolina. SPRING GOODS _M A beautiful lino of Spring Goods of -mmMtaaflSflHBs^ the newest and daintiest patterns. Buttons, Laces, Embroideries, Gloves, Collars, Stock Collars, Window Curtain Goods, Hosiery, Table Linen, Lap Robes, Spring Hats. Will opon soon tho best lino of Clothing over seen in Oconee County. In fact, a completo and up-to-date line iu every department. Call and oxamine stock. Respectfully, M. S. STRIBLING, Westminster, So. Ca. The Old Reliable " Climax Cotton Planter" This is the best Planter on tho market for the money. %_> O CT *f\ OUR PRICE -.. ^O.OU We also lin ve the Cole's Planters and 13 is tr Ibu tors. Car Barb Wire, Poultry Netting, Blacksmith Tools, Farm Bells, Sash, Doors and Blinds, Looks, Hinges, eto. MILL SUPPLIES.-Atkins Shingle Saw, 18-ga, $6.00. Bnbber Belt ing, Pipe Fittings, etc. Big line Cross-cut Saws, Cooking Stoves, Ranges. Biggest line of Hardware and Farming Implements in tho county. Matheson Hardware Co., Westminster, <U. Agents for Plano Harvesting Machinery and Case's Engines, Thresh ing Machines, etc.