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LITTLE PRATT BURDETT Wilt ba Cared for-Moro Monty Needed-A Card of Thank?. Editors Koowoo Courier: Will you please thank the people and the sohool children for the money to send Pratt Burdett to the hospital. He will be well oared for in the hospital, costing seven dollars a week. We have enough to pay his railroad expenses, board and nurse's fees for two weeks, and will ask the pvo- ; e who have not given their penny to I a td it to me. We will have to keep him ! ?. . the hospital six weeks or more. Mai yo K. ?helor. Westminster, S. C. Meteorological Matters. The following is the record of tem ijvo.aud rainfall as recorded at the U. 8. Station, at J. D. 1 sb ol PB, near Wal halla, for week ending December 80, as | recorded by Miss Laura Isbell, observer: Month and Ii ay. Condition ot tho Weather. i nico ni her 21, December 25. December 26. December 27. December 28. December 29. December 30 Ole-?dy. Cloudy. Cloudy. Cloudy. Cloar... Clear... Clear... Teni pera turn. it 39 .16 1.05 A ?CABANTKKD CI/BK ?TOB PILKS Itohiug, blind, bleeding or protruding piles. Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to oure any oase, no matter of how long standing, in 0 to 14 days. First, application gives ease and res? . 60o. If your druggist hasn't it j sond 50o. in stamps and it will bo for warded post-paid by Paris Modioiue Co., St. launs, Mo. Ur Oconoe Grown Lemons. liiasVFrlofay Oscar Driver, a prosperous | young farmer of thc Richland neighbor hood, dropped into The Courier ofiico, and broup'it to our notico tho prettiest and largest lomon we have ever seen. It wa? grown by Mrs. N. Drlvor, at her home on Conneross, near Ki ch land, has a beautiful rioh follow oolor, measures 1S? inohes in circumference and is 5* inobes iu height, as it rests on the table, to the point whore it was taken from the stem. This is tho first year tho tree has boroo, and it produced five unusually large lemons. They were used by Mrs. Driver and pronounced to be of excellent | quality. The tree ?B but two years old. I Notice. Notice ia hereby given that the health of tho people of this count rv is in imminent danger and must bo take., care of. It has boon dooided that over, precaution bo takeUj^to prevent prolonged cases of pneurarm^,-gVfp;?*Or-N The best thing to do is lo give a good cough mixture as som. un the cough starts. Get Murray's TforoltjSDid, Mullein and Tar. Only Voe a botfaJT At all druggists. Boonie Interesting Old Newspapers. The Courior ofiico had a pleasant, visit on fast Friday from B. R. Porter, of Oreen ville county. Ile was on a visit to his sister, Mrs. Clayton Smith, of Oconoe county, whom he had not seen in sixteen years. He informed us that bo is the youngest of sixteen children, all of whom aro living except four or five. Mr. Porter ls a pleasant gentleman and a prosperous farmer, and talks about things in general in an interesting and intelligent manner. While hero bo oxhibited to us some old and Interesting nowspapors which havo boon preserved and handed dowu through his ancestors, among which is a copy of tho "Columbia Tolesoope and South Ca rolina state Journal," published in Co bia by Bullard A Sweeny, and dated pril 2J^?S20. . . Another in tores uhg old paper shown was tho "Groonvillo Moutltflineer,' liahod at Groonvillo, S. C., byvO. II ells, editor and proprietor, and dated luly 18, 1886. Still anotherV^old paper shown us was the^ "Southerd t Christian Advooate," published at Charleston, S. C., and dated August 20, 1341. Printod by Burgos & JamoB and edited by W. M. Wightman, afterwards Bishop of tho Southern Me thodist ohurob. Those three ancient pipers aro woll rioted, in a good state of preservation and contain a variety of interesting read ing matter. Brevity In Pulpit Finds Commendation. [Washington Timos, December 20.] Not many preachers havo cultivated brevity in their sermons to the same ex tent as tho Rev. Oliver Johnson, of South Carolina, the "Socedor," who is often hoard lu a Washington pulpit, and who in his Bpooch is gifted with a stylo pocu tiarly simplo and forceful. He recent ly pleached a series of five sermons at Yorkvillo, S. C., romarking upon whioh the Yorkvillo Enquirer says: "Because of Mr. Johnson's wide repu tation ns a mnn nnd a pastor the Associ ate Roformed people had high oxpeota tions and they wero not disappointed. Mr, Johnson's sermons aro notable for their clearness, soundnoss and brovity lie seldom speaks over twenty minutes and sumotimcH not moro dian flftoon minutes; but ho wastes no words. Thore is food for thought In ovory son Ieuee, and in each of his well rounded discourses enough plain gospol truth for no end of profitable reflection. Every body who hoard this most oxcellont preacher fools bettor for tho oxporlenco." Wonderful Nerve Is displayed by many a man ouduring Eains of accidental cuts, wounds, ruinen, burns, soalds, sore foot or stitt joints. But thero's no ncod for it. Buok lou's Arnioa Salve will kill tho pain and ,*..euro tho troublo. It's tho host salvo on oarth for pilos, too. 25o. at all druggists. v..* 1 1 ? . An Enjoyable Christmas Event. On Thu rad ay evening, December 20th, 1004, Misa Bowie Mann waa "At Homo" to a number of hor friends, ail of whom spent several hours qty te pleasantly at the lovely residouoo of Hov. and Mrs. C. D. Mann, of West Union, enjoying the kind hospitality of Miss Mann and her two brothers, Y'of. JameB L. Mann, of Florenoe, 8. C., and Ed. G. Mann, of West Union, both of whom ably assisted Miss Mann in receiving and entertaining her guests. Delightful games of various kinds were participated in and enjoyed by all present. %t a late hour the most doliolous refreshments were served, im mediately subsequent to which the crowd was amused for a few minutes by the ascension o' a largo balloon, which waa quite pretty as the evening breeze lifted it higher and higher until it ap peared as a tiny star in the distance. When the guests bad again entered the parlor a solo was beautifully rendered by Prof. Mann, aoqompanied on the piano by Miss Mann. This was immensely en joyed by all. Shortly after midnight the guests departed, carrying with them the memory of ono of the most delightful social features of tho happy "Yule-tide" season. A Guest. A Tory Close Call. "I stuck to my engine, although every joint ached and every nerve was racked with pain," writes C. W. Bellamy, a lo comotive Aroman, of Burlington, Iowa. "1 was weak and palo, without any app? tit o and all run down. As I was about to give up, I got a bottle of Electrio Bit tors, and after taking it, I felt as well as I ovor did in my life." Weak, sickly, run down people always gain new life, strength and vigor from their use. Try thom. Satisfaction guaranteed by all druggists. 1 'rice 50 conto. - -a??. Mr. Garrison Thankful. F. F. D. Carrior J. C. Garrison wishes tc thauk bis patrons and friends, both white and colored, who bavo so kindly roraombored him, not only through thu Christina'* holidays, but during the entire year. Ho hopes that his relations with them will he an pleasant in the future as they have been in the past and wishes for them every good and perfeot gift. Dllworlh-Bearden. On Tuesday, afternoon, Dooomber 2*7, at 2 o'olook, Miss Lizzie Dilworth and IL Russell Bearden wore happily united in tho bonds of wedlock at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Dil worth, Kev. 8. A. McDaniel officiating. Immediately after tho solemn words wero pronounced which mado them hut: band and wifo, the company retired tc the dining room, whore all enjoyed a most luxuriant repast. Only the imme diate tamil ?es and a fOW special friends wore present. Ou Wodnesday the brido and groom, with their relatives, were reooivod at the home of ' A. Ronrdon, father of tho groom. Mr. and Mrs. Renrdeu will make tbolr home noar Oakway. Their many friouds wish for thom a long life of happiness aud prosperity. The "0. K." Mills Start Work. On Monday, January 2d, the machinery of the Oconee Knitting Mills started run ning, and the management expects soon to have on the market a supply "f hosiery of the "O. K. Mills" brand. Tho mills started operations with about fifteen hands. Of course thoy are unskilled and will have to bo trained to the work, but this will not require a groat length of timo. Tho two ovorseors are thoroughly competent knitting mill men, and will soo that everything is in Binooth running shape in a Short While. Tho ma chinery for this mill is the very latest and best, and tho mill starts out with bright prospects. There is 'plenty of room 'for doubling or trebling its ca pacity without extra cost except for machinery. Tim building was erected with a viow to increasing tho amount of machinery. It is a handsomo structure and has frequently beou mistaken for a small cotton mill, lt is ono of tho boat plants in the South. Saved from Terrible Death. Tho family of Mrs. M. L. Bobbitt, of Bargerton, 'fenn., saw her dying and wore powerless to savo her. The most skilful physicians and every remedy used, failed, while cosumption was slowly but surely taking her life. . In this terriblo hour Dr. King's New Disoovery for Con sumption turned despair into joy. Tho first bottlo brought immodiato relief aud its continued use completely cured hor. lt's the most certain oure in tho world for nil throat and lung troubles. Guaran teed bottlos OOo. ana $1. Trial bottles froo at all druggists. Married In Texas. Marriod, at tho residence of the bride's "father, J. S. I shell, near Camion, Texas, by Rev. 8. P. Freoman, of Shorman, on Dooembor 27th, N. F. Lemmons and Miss Carrio isdell. Tho bride's father, Mr. Isboll, carno to Toxas from Oconeo county fivo years ago and is uow ono of our most prosperous fanners. Tho groom also is a native of Ooonoo. Tho contracting parties aro very popu lar in the communities in which they live and have ? large circle of friends, all of whom prodiot and wish for them a prosperous futuro. They start in lifo undor most favorable auspicos. Tho bride's dross was a beautiful crea tion of white organdie, with laco trim ming. Tho wodding was a quiot homo affair, only a few of the most intimate, friends of tho family hoing present. Af tor tho marriage eoromony was per formed and congratulations extended, tho doors of tho spnoious dining room woro thrown open and all enjoyod a per feot feast, of good things. H. D. MISS HESTER WEDS. Traveling Salesman Wins a Charming Spar tanburu Bride. fSpartauburg Cor. Greenville Nows, December 28tb.] Miss Myra Hester, eldest daughter of Capt. and Mr?. W. II. Hester, was mar ried this morning to Mr. Julius Sobiff, a popular travel!:^ sa?cssias, ? hp*5 head quarters are Charlotte, N. C. The cere mony uuitiug their lives was proncuooed by Rev. Lowie M. Roper, pastor of the First Baptist ohuroh, at the Argyle, this morning at 10 o'clock. The bride is a tall, strikingly attractive looking young woman, possessing the true character istics of womanhood, whioh moko her popular with all who know her. Mr. Sobiff is a well-Known traveling man, who has many friends in Spartanburg. Mr. and Mit*. Sobiff left to-day for a visit to Florida. Mrs. Sohlff is pleasantly remembered in, Walhalla and Westminster, where, as M?BS Hester, ?he was one of the most popular young ladies a few years ago, during tho residence hore of her parents. There are many in Ooonee who congrat ulate Mr. Sobiff on bis good fortune and wish for him and his bride great happi ness and prosper!: y. -..? S tom ac I? Trouble t and Constipation. "Chamberlain's (.tamaoh and Livor Tablets ar-> tho best thing for stomach troubles and constipation I have ever sold," says J. R. Cullman, a druggist of Potterville, Mich. Thoy are easy to take and always give satisfaction. I toll my customers to try them and if not satis factory to comeback and got their money, but have never had a complaint." For sale by Dr. J. W. Boll, Walhalla; W. J. Lunney, Seneca. , A Pleasant Entertainment. One of the most pleasant and enjoyable entertainments given in Walhalla for a long time was the recital given last Fri day evening at Boll's Hall by Miss Aunio Voroor's olooution class. The attraotivo program was rendered in a most charm ing manner, tho pupils giving evidence of talont nud careful trainiug. Miss Vernor is a graduate of Converse College, at whioh institution she ranked among the highost in hor class for talont and ability. A large audience was present at the entertainment. Tho following program was rendered : "Hor Choioe"-Miss Eloise Strother. "Kittens and Babios"- Miss Lillian Crosby. "Tho Portrait"-Misses Anna and Francos Stribling. "Baby in Church"-Miss Holen Beard. "Nancy"-Miss Hloise Strothor. "One Rainy Day"-Miss Fraucos Strib ling. "Sir Potor and Lady Teazle"-Miss Irene Strothor. "Domestic Asides"-Miss Anna Strib ling. "Little Jack"-Miss Lillian Crosby. ..Two Heads are Bettor Than One" M isses Strother. "Measuring tho Baby"-Miss Anna Stribling. "How Girls Study"-Miss Frances Stribling. "Cicely and tho Bears"-Miss Irono Strother. "Difference of Opinion"-Miss Lillian Crosby. "Cordial Relations" - Miss Eloise Strothor. "Romaneo of tho Revolution"-Miss Anna Stribling. "Cradlo Soug"-Miss Eloiso Strother. "St Peter at the Gate"-Miss Ireno Strother. "1 Want to bo a Lady"-Miss Helen Beard. "Sam's Lotter"-Miss Eloiso Strothor. "Tho Christmas Star"-Miss Irene Strother. "Sleopy Timo"-Miss Francos Strib li?g. _. ._ A Card of Thanks. Editors Courier: 1 'lease allow me space to express heartfelt thanks for tho kind attention of many friends during tho last illness and death of Mr. McGuire. I havo no words to express my sonso of appreciation. To Dre. Moore and Bell and m i-mbeis of fraternal orders I nm especially thankful for constant and care ful attention. I invoke Heaven's richest blessings on ono and all. Respectfully, Mrs. J. M. McGuire. Bounty Land School House Burned. Yesterday afternoon the new school house at Bounty Land waa completely destroyed by Uro. It Was a handsome building, just recently finished at a cost of about |00(), nnd was equipped with modern school furniture and ap pliances Nothing was saved. A tele phone message this morning stated that them was about ?>2r??> insurance. J. W. Stribling Resigns as Cashier. Owing to the continued illness of J. W. Stribling, of Seneca, on January 2d he tendered his resignation as cashier of thc Seneca Hunk. Frank S. Holle? man, formerly of Walhalla, who has for S?me time been assistant cashier, was elected cashier to succeed Mr. Strib ling. it is a matter of universal regret by Mr. Stabling's many friends that his failing health has necessitated bis withdrawal from active business, llo will still bo connected with the Seneca Bank in tho enpneity of vice president. Chamberlain's Cough Remody the Best Made. "In my opinion Chamberlain's Cough Remody is tho best mndo for colds," says Mr. Cora Wnlkor, of Porterville, Califor nia. There ia no doubt about its being tho best. No other will cure a cold so Snick ly. No o' her is SO sure a preven VO Of pneumonia. No other is so pleas ant nnd safo to tnko. Theso are good reasons why it should ho proforrod to atty other. Tho fact in that fow pooplo are satisfied with any other after having ouoo used this remedy. For salo by Dr. J. W. Boll, Walhalla; W. J. Lunney, Sonooa. Important Notice to Pensioners. J. W. Hollemar., pension commis sioner for Occuee, will be at the Audi tor's offico, in the Court House, every Saturday during January for thc pur pose of receiving applications for pen lioOsi The county pension board will moot on the lirst Monday in February to pass upon tho applications. All per sons interested aro reqnested to be&r these facts in mind and actpromptly. New Rural Delivery from Walhalla. On February 1st, 1905, Freo Rural Delivery Route. No. 2. from Wallialla, will be established and put in service. A competitive examination for carrier will bo held next Saturday,very proba bly at the Graded School building. The route will run north of Walhalla, the first patron served being Gen. W. F. Ervin, continuing by the residence of Gol. R. A. Thompson, up by Tamassee and back to Walhalla. This is a route that will be of great benotit to a large number of families. The route exceeds 26 miles in length. Peden & Anderson Banking Co. Statement of the Condition of The Peden & Anderson Hanking Co., Westmin ster, S. C., ni the Close of Busi uesB December 81st, 1004. REsor/ncKs. Cash and cash items.$ 83.050 07 Due UK by bauks. 20,735 40 Loans and discounts. 84,812 85 Stooks. 8,500 00 Baukiug house and fixtures... 5,000 00 $150,098 51 I.IAUIL1TIKB. Capital stock.$ 20.000 00 Surplus and undivided profits. 15,027 57 Doposlts. 08,030 ll Cashier's checks. 2,131 83 Bills payable. . 20,000 00 $150,003 51 The State of South Carolina, County of Oooneo. I, T. Poden Aodoroon, Cashier of tho above named Compauy, do solemnly swear tbnt tho above statemont is true amt correct to the best of my knowledge add belief. T. PEDEN ANDERSON, Cashier. Sworn to before me this January 2d, 1005. B. B. CROSS, [L. S.J Notary Publie, S C. We, the committee appointed to ox amine the books of the Peden & Ander son Banking Company, have porformed that duty and lind the above statement correct. B. H. CROSS, J. P. STRIBLINQ. BANK STATEtVIENT. Statement of tho Condition of The Seneca Bank at the close of Business on December 31. 1004. ASSKT8. Bank building.$ 1,000 00 Bauk vault aud safe. 1,400 00 LoanB and discounts. 105,107 00 Cash aud Exohange. t'2.203 30 Total.$120,400 45 LI Ain I.in KS. Stock.$ 20,400 00 Deposits. 72,333 10 Duo to Banks_ 13.125 58 Surplus. 14,541 68-$120,400 45 State of South Carolina, I < Jennee County. ) Personally came J. W. st nilling, Cash ier of The Seueca Bank, before me aud made uath that the above statement is correct to the best Of his knowledge and belief. J. W. STRIBLINQ. Sworn to before mo this 2d day of January, 1005. F. S. HOLLEMAN, Notary Public, S. C. Certified. ? J. W. Stribling, ) Signed: < R. M. Richardson, ? Directors. ( J. W. Sbelor, ) PANK STATEMENT. Report of the Condition of THE PEO PLE'S BANK, at Walhalla, in the State of South Carolina, at the closo of business, December 31, 1' ni: % ItKSOUItCKS. Loans and discounts.$02,184 84 Real estato. 5,000 00 Cash on band and in Banks.... 21,080 40 Total.$88.271 24 LU - .^ITIKS. Capital stock _.$25,000 00 Doposits. 50,701 40 Duo banks. 800 53 Profite. 8,200 25 Total.$88,271 J&4 State of South Carolina, I Coifnty of Ooouee. J I, Geo. Seaborn, Cashier of tho abovo named bauk, do solemnly swear that tho abovo statemont is true to tbo bost of my kuowlodge and belief. Geo. Soaborp, Cashier. Subsoribod and sworn to bofore me this 3d day of January, 1005. J. W. Ilollemat), Notary Public. Correct. Attest: W. A. Strother, President. BANK OF WALHALLA, Walhalla, South Carolina. Quarterly Statemont Ending Decomber 31, 1004, published inconformity with Act of tho Gonoral Assembly: ASSKTS. Real Estato, Furnituro and Fixtures.$ 2,811 85 Loans and Discounts. 02,130 2(1 Cash on hand and in Banks.... 25,782 78 Total.$?20.738 33 LIAMLITIKS. Capital Slock paid in.$30,000 00 Surplus..... 2,500 00 Dividend No. 3. l.VOO (Kl Doposits. 87,031 33 Total.$120,788 83 Stato of South Carolina, I County of Oooneo. ) I, W. L. Vernor, Cashier of tho abovo nam?d bank, do .solemnly swear that thc abovo statemont is true to tho best of my knowlodgo and belief. W. Ii. VERNKR, Cnsh\ Subscribed and Bworn to bof/ V this Sd day of January, 1005. I V J. T. HFNRY, Notary T x v Corrcot. Attost: / R. T. Jaynos, ) / J. D. Vernor, \ Di E. R. Luoas, )/ January, We wish to tha for the liberal pat? 1904, and asK thal trade with tis in IS We try to treat ; Yours WIM? ? I AM DETERMIN LIVERY B Unclaimed Letters. Following is a Hat of unolaimod letters remaining in tho Walhalla post office for the weok ending Dooombor 81, 1004: Mrs. Dollio Bryant, Jim Maxwell, R. M. Peek. Parties calling for any of tho abovo will pleaso say thoy wera adver tised. J. M. Morriok, P. M. Pickett-Wright. On Tuesday evoning/Decomber 27th, at 7.S0 o'clock, a beautiful wodding oc curred at the homo tfr Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Piokett when their daughter, M?BS Nellie Birdsey, was united in marriago to W. Duncan Wiight, Kev. R. L. Rogers per forming the ceremony. The home was beautifully decorated. The prevailing colors were green and white and tho decorations wore arranged with that dainty eloganoe so oharaotor istio of tho ladies of this family. Promptly at tho appointed hour the wedding party onterod tho parlor to the Strains of Mendelssohn's weddiug mai eli, charmingly rendered by Miss Louise Sheldon, of Fair Play. Tho couples marched in and took their places in tho following order, forming a semi-circle: Miss Janie Wright, of Ninoty-Six, and J. G. Gillison, of Tryon, N. C.; M?SB Helen Thompson, of Fair Play, and Frank L. Pickett; Miss Ethel Smith and R. Allon Watson, of Ninety-Six; Miss Mary Lon Rogers, of Duo W jst, and W. C. Hughes. Thou the groom with his brother, J. R. Wright, of Ninety-Six, as best man, en tered, followed by the sweet young bride and her maid of honor, Miss Cornelia Piokett. Rev. Mr. Rogers then per formed tho bonutiful and impressive coromony of tho Presbyterian church which made those two young hearts ono. Tho bride was beoomingly attired in a lovely creation of whito voile with ex quisite band-made trimmings and carried n lovely bouquet of whito chrysanthe mums with greon foliage. Tho maid of honor wore a beautiful gown of whito mohair, while the bridesmaids were at tired in the daintiest of whito organdie Aftor tho ceremony an olegant supper was served in tho dining room which had boen artistically decorated. Tho universal popularity of tho young couple was shown by tho largo collec tion of handsome presents recoived. The bride is a goueral favorite through out tho entire communities of Bounty L. nd and Riohland and possesses many personal charms and graces. Tho groom is a prosperous young fnrmor of this community, formerly of Ninety-Six, and is a young man of sterling worth. The happy young couple are recoiving tho heartiest congratulations and Lest wishes Of hosts of friends. Bounty Land peo ple aro congratulating themselves upon the fact that this estimable young couple will make their homo among them. Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Gillison delight fully entortained the bridal party at an elegant dinner on the dny following tho wedding. Those from a distance attondiug the Pickett-Wright nuptials wore: Mrs. Raohoal Auld and Mis? Rnnt.rien Osborne, Elberton; Mrs. Robert GiImer, Madison; Mrs. G. T. Grove and small icu^hU?. Louise, Jacksonville; Mrs. W. P. Reid and daughter, Miss Mary Julia, Seneca ; Johnson I ?cid, Clemson Collego; Miss Janie Wright, J. R. Wright and R. A. Watson, Ninoty-Six; Miss Mary Lou Rogers and brother, John Frank, Duo West; Misses Holen Thompson and Louise Sheldon, Fair Play; Frank Shol don. Forman University; Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Pickett. Clemson; Mr. and Mrs. A. M. M dam. Antun; E. IL Piokett, Atlanta, and H. M. Piokett, Grconvillo. Calumbe riants for sale and now ready for del ton I.ar?o l'y po Wakefield," two earliest sbarp-h "Succession," "Augusta Trucker" ami "Short 8t< ties ami head in rotation as named. Prices : 8inj 10,000 and over, $1 per I 000. Terms : Cash with < return charges on money. Our bl. nt heda occup; understand growing thom In the o, en air; tou^li Injury. Plants crated for shipment Weigh 20 pou pi..nipt transportation hy Southern Express ( <>. than mine. 1 Bell good plants. No cheap "cut-ra t iiuse that 1 ship to bo truo to type ami name, am ly* t the most reliable seed houses in tho Unltec lied i iiHtomer at tho end of the season. yf?JJK OOTTONf BEBO. Lint of our Ixnig ?ta? ""ft on December 2 at 3J!C. per pound. Bes oclalty : Prompt Shipment, Ttw? Varlet Ines? thirty-tl ve years. / il-liri ly spi bash y nK all our friends .onage given tis in t yon continue to ?05. you right, truly, & ?0111*ANY, kt ?. ?3. SD TO DO THE USINESS for this community. Come on and get your teams. Hauling Teams, Single and Double Buggy Teams and Saddle Horses^ Always on hand. Prompt and polite service at reasdna blo prices, ".cums m>nt out at any hour, day or night. Pbone 10 or ll for quick foams. C. R. HOUCHINS, Walhalla, S. C. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Notioe of Dissolution. NOTICE is hnroby given that tho firm of Jaynos ?Sr Shelor, for the prac tico of law, lin? boon dissolved by mutual consent. All cases pending ia whioh the firm name appears as counsel will be conducted to a conclusion by UH. Our partnership, extending ovor a period of ten years, has been satisfactory in every rospoot. For a liberal share of tho pub- - lie pat mnage in the past we desire to return thauks to numerous friends and clients. We both oxpoot to oontinue in dividually in the prnotioe of law at Wal halla, and hope to merit a continuance of the public confidence. Respect full y, R. T JAYNES, J. W. SIIELOR. January 2, 1005. 1* N~OTICE TO DEBTORS AND CRED lToRs. All persons indebted to the estate of A. L. Mason, deceased, are hereby not ?fled to mako payment to the undersigned, and all persons having chums against said estate will present tho same, duly attested, within tho timo proscribed by law, or bo barred. R. B. MASON, Administrator of the Personal Estato of A. L. Mason, deooased. January 4, 1005. 1-4 R. T. .JAYNES, A ttor ney-at-Law, WALHALLA, - - S. C. Be.) Phone No. 20. Practico in State and Federal Courts. Business entrusted to my caro receives prompt at lent io m 1-05 RINDED SOMMfS FOR RELIEF. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1 COUNTY OK OCONKB. J In tho Court of Common Ploas. Mary McQuffin, Isabella 'a, ties, Wil burn P. McGuffiu, aud Ellie J. King? Plaintiffs, against J. S. King, as Administrator of tho Per sonal Estato of John IL McGuffin, de coasod, Horace O. McGuftln, B. Prue McGuffin, Carrio McGu?lu and Elsie McGufliu,Defendants.-Amended Sum moue for Relief.-(Complaiut not Served.) To tho Defendants above named: YOU aro hereby summoned and re quired to answer tho complaint lui this action, whioh will be tiled in the oflloe of the (Merk of the Court of Com mon Ploas of Oconee county. South Carolina, and to servo a copy of youi answer to the said complaint on tho subscribers at their office, on the Pubho Square, at Walhalla Court House, South Carolina, within twentydt.ys after tho service hereof, exclusivo of tho day of such service; and If you fail to an swer tho complaint within the * time aforesaid, the plaintiffs in this action will apply to the Court for tho relief de manded in tho complaiut. Dated January 3d, A. D. 1005. [L. S.l C. R. D. BURNS, C. C. P. R. T. JAYNES, J. W. SIIELOR, Plaintiffs' Attorneys. To tho Absent Defendants, Horace O. Medellin, B. Prue Met; ullin, Caui? McOuftln and Elzle McGuflin: Take notice that tho Aroonded Sum aioud ?ud Co molal ul in tho abovo enti tled action will bo filed in tho office of tho (Merk of tho Court of Common Pleas for Goonoo county, South Carolina; that tho purpose of this action is tho parti tion of tho real estato and settloment of tho personal estate of John H. Met : ullin, deceased, among his hoirs-at-law, ' ac cording to their respective legal rights. R. T. JAYNES, J. W. SH FLOR, Plaintiffs' Attorneys. Januarys, 1005. 1-0 ii isi MI (MT?IN mw .ii l?Liiiiu um nm ui.ru. ivory. "Karly Jersey Wakoileld" and "Ctaarles ead varieties and hoad in rotation as named. )ra Plat Dutch," the threo beat llat-head var?e nle thousand, $1.50; ?.OOO and over ?1.25 por t,000? >rdor; or plants sent C. O. D., purchaser paytnjr yr 36 acres on Houth Carolina Sea Coast, and wo and hardy, they will stand severe cold without ods per 1,000 and we have special i<>w mos for I know of othor plants yon cnn buy cheaper te" plants shinned from my farm. I guarantee I grown 'rom high grade seeds purchased from I States. I will refund purchase price to any dla Oo Variety of Sea Island Cotton ?old last year In d 81.25 per bushel] lots of 10 bushels and over $1 les and Satisfied Customers. I have boon In Mm ?Youngs Island,S.C,