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Meteorological Matters. The following it tho record of tera 8erature and rainfall ae recorded at the r. S. ?tatton, at J. D. Isbell's, noar Wal halla, for week ending May 5th, aa recorded by Miss Laura label!, observer: Monti> and Day. April 29. April 30. May I... May 1... May 8... May 4... May 6... Condition of the Weather. Ptly cloudy... Pt ly cloudy... Clear. Ptly oloudy... Ptly cloudy... Ptly oloudy... Ptly oloudy.. ?linn pt-ra ture. .40 1.00 .15 Terrille Raoe with Death. "Death waa fast approaching," writes I Ralph F. For na n doz, of Tampa, Fla., de scribing his fearful raoe with death, "aa ?jesuit bf liver trouble and heart dia Bw. wbloh had robbed me of sleep and ? Tit all interest in lifo. I had tried many different doctors and several medicines, but got no benefit until I bogan the use of Electric. Bitters. So wonderful was their effect that In threo days I felt like a new man, and to-day I am cured of all my troubles." Guaranteed at all drng stores; price 50c. Mr. Anderson Had Anothor Big Crowd. Ruskin Anderson's big sale on Satur day, April 20, was a repetition of his former bargain pusher. He had bis large force of clerks up to their nooks in work waiting on his customers, who flocked in all during the day and carried away with them bundles upon bundles of bar gains, wreaths of smiles and hearts full of content. He will have more interest ing things for you from time to time. Keep an eye ou the advertising columns. Iou know the live merchants of Ooonee use them. Clean Up Your Premises. , At a meetiug of the Board of Health fcif Walhalla, held on Mouday, 8th instant, a resolution was unanimously passed to require the cleaning of tho premisos of every person in town, and especially the closets, wash-places and hog pons, and that from this time on that tbe Council be request eil to have said deaning done at least once every month. Persons who do not wish to be troubled by theoffloers of the towu may avoid the same by cleaning their promises at once. Many of the premisos are in bad condition and the Board of Health is determined to have thom put iu bettor shape. Col. A. J. Sitton's Handsome Residence. Col. A. J. sitton is having extensive improvements made on his residence at Antun. J. E. Barton has the contraot. When completed it will bo ono of the handsomest as well as ono of tho most | comfortable residoucos in the county. lt will bo equipped with oed ric lights, water, otc. Tho improvements that are being made will cost about $8,000.-An derson Mail. A Crcepfng Death. Iilood poison creeps up towards the heart, causing death. J. E. Stearns, Hollo Plain, Minn., writes that a friend dreadfully injured his baud, which .swelled up liko blood poisoning. Buck lea's Arnica Salve drew out tho poison, healed the wouud and saved his lifo. Heat in the world for burns and sores. 2fto. at all drug stores. Unclaimed Letters. Following is a list of unclaimed letters remaining in tho Walhalla post oilico for tho week ending May 0, 1005: Miss Mar tha Os ton, Captain William Day, Hov. H. 8. H. Harris, Sam Hyde, Hurt Stone. Persons calling for abovo will please say they aro advertised. .J. M. Merrick, P. M. A *T Clemson's Commencement. Tho commencement of Clemson col lege begins this year on Juno 4th with the baccalaureate sermon by Dr. Jas. A. B. Soberer, Prosidont of Newberry col lege. Tho literary address will bo on June 0th by Dr. H. N. Snyder, President of Wofford col logo. That Trolley Line. Tokoona, S. C., May 8, 1005.-Editors Courior: Your editorial of April 5th, ttitled "An Outlet Noodod," is timely, d wo think should and docs meot the approval of tho people of tho towns and communities named therein. So we write to suggest that your Mr. Sbolor get up the necessary application or declaration to tho Soorotary of State, asking for a commission to opon books of subscription, organizo a company to build and procuro a oharter for a trolley line from Westminster to Fair Play and Townvillo, S. C., and Oakway, boitig noar tho coutro of tho territory most interested. Wo would also suggest that a grand picnic bo given there at which prominent spoakers be invited to enlighten the peoplo on tho] subjoct of trolloy lines, their usefulness on tho day the books of subscrip tion arc opened. If $40,000 could bo rained aa soon as it was to build two oil mills a year or so ago in this same sec tion, wo can seo no roason now why we j should not raise $100,000 to build and equip a trolloy lino that would do moro to enhance tho value of our property, make travel easy and ohoap, reduoo freight oharges on guano, etc, and at) the samo time pay the stock holders good dividend on the money invested. Let us hear from citizens along tho I line suggested, and in tho communities' named does the proposition meet your approval ? Will you subscribe and how j much ? Here is a $1,000 subscription. Ninety-nine like subscriptions will build the roath Respectfully, ? lieut verdun). Visitors Wolcomo at Gradod School?. To the Patron's of. the Walhalla Graded Sohools: Patrons and friends of the sohools are hereby cord lally invited to visit us during the present woek and also next week. After that time the work of the pupils will be confined to examinations and reviews. We shall be glad to have you oome and see the work of the school as it is con ducted from day to day. No program of entertainment has been arranged, as both teachers and school board did not think it best this year, so we can hope to interest you only in the dally grind of tho school-poetry to some, to others prose. David F. Nicholson, Kate J. Stock, Helen O. Ray, Mary Stribling, lula M. Jones, Katie Biemann, Teachers. While a bilious attack is decidedly un Eloasant lt is qoiokly over whom Cbam erlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets aro used. For sale by J. W. Bell, Walhalla; W. J. Lunney, Seneca. Important Church Meeting. Westminster, S. G., May 8, 1005. Editors Courier: Will you give space in your paper for the following announce ment: Every member of Cross Roads Baptist church is earnestly requested to meet at the said church on next Satur day, May 18th, at 5 o'clock p. m., as there is some very important business claiming their attention. D. H. Hanvey, for Committee. Excellent Product of Oeonee Knitting Mills. Jas. M. Moss, secretary and treasurer of the Ooonee Knitting Mills, has boen distributing among stockholders samples of the product of the mills. Tho finished artiole is as floe as that of any manufac turer. The goods are neat, soft and olastic, give every evidenoo of high qual ity, and the dyeing is perfeot. The mill is putting up large quantities of hosiery, and where sales have been made there is a demand for more. Purchasers for re tail houses aro delighted with the output of the Ooonee Knitting Mills and praise the goods unanimously. When you see "O. K. M." stamped on hosiery you may know they're good. A Good Suggestion. C. B. Wainwright, of Lemon City, Fla., has written the manufacturers that muoh bettor results are obtained from the use of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoaj Remedy in cases of pains iu tho stomach, eolio and cholera morbus by taking it in water as hot as can be drank. That when taken in this way the effect is double in rapidity. "It seems to get at tho right spot instantly," bo says. For sale by J. W. Bell, Walhalla; W. J. Lunney, Seneca. Resolutions of Respect. Resol v. il, That tho members of Seuoca Lodge, No. 30, Knights of Pythias, bow in humble submission to tho will of our All wise Creator in His providence, which removed by death, on the 3d of Maroh, 1005, from our midst aud number Brothor F. M. Prince. Resolved further, That we teodor to his bereaved family our sincero sympa thy in their grief. Resolved further, That a copy of those resolutions bosproad on our minutes nnd published in tho county paper, and sent to the family of our deceased brother. Signed by committee: C. Wardlaw, E. A. Hines, R. P. Clinkscales. Gon. Lee's Funeral. Tho funeral of Gon. Leo was held at St. Paul's church, Richmond, last Thurs day. There was an immense assemblage of people present. Right Rev. Randolph, Bishop of Southern Virginia, officiated, assisted by Rev. Boverly Tuckor, of Nor folk, Rovs. Landon Mason and E. E. Ba/nwoll, of Richmond. Tho church seats 1,000, but at toast four timos as many sought admission. For a block in front of the church mon, women and children woro massed. The church pil lars woro draped with black streamers of orepe in front. Military honors were shown tho dead soldier. Thousands fol lowed tho remains to tho cemetery. There woro hundreds of oarriages in lino, and many privato rosidoucos were draped in mourning. Cleared for Action. When tho body is cleared for i ction by Dr. King's New Life Pills you oan tell it by the bloom of health on the cheeks; tho brightness of thc ey ca; tho firmness of the flesh and tn uncles; the buoyancy of tho mind. Try them. At all drug stores, 25 cents. Col. J. M. Smith Sells 2,000 Bales of Cotton. Athens, Ga., May 8.-Within the past fow days Hon. James M. Smith, of Oglothorpo, has disposed of about two thousand halos of cotton at the prevail ing prices. Tho transaction is under stood to have netted Col. Smith some thing over $70,0001 The details of the transaction are not dofinitoly known, but it is understood Cot. Smith disposed of hts holdings at about Vj cents a pound. This is one of the largost single sales of cotton maxie in this Boction this season. Lost with Ali on Board. Pet.i>aoola, Fla., May 3.-Fishing vessels arriving hero to-day report that the fish ing schooner Florida was lost in a hurri cane near Campoaobee Banksfabout ten days ago, and that the entire orow, con sisting of six men, went down?with the vessel. Some of the fishermen of other vessels saw a big sea strike the Florida. Her lights swayed to ono side and then she went down. Two of her small boats were later pioked up by another fishing schooner between Ga?vesiou and New Orleans. PMI We are Still Selling Clothing at th? same old stand. S?ITS are going nicely at $2.75, $3, $3.75 and $4 up to $10, $12 and $15. GOOD, HONEST VALUES FOR THE ABOVE PRIONS. Come and see them. WE ARE NOT OUT OF FERTILIZERS OR SUPPLIES, but] are selling the trade all O. K. PLENTY ON HAND. Respectfully, CARTER & CO ?P April 19, 1905. WALHALLA, S, C. $5,00 Stock of Furniture, Stoves and Sewiftg flachines to go During the Next Thirty Days-Cash or Time. In order to reduce this stock before taking my annual inven tory in June, I will make special prices on everything in this department. This is your chance to furnish your house at a reduced price, for either cash or on very easy terms. Remem ber, the credit of every prompt-paying customer in this section is good in this department. If it don't suit to pay the cash in this line, by small payments (weekly, monthly or yearly) you can furnish your home, from kitchen to parlor, in such a small way that you will hardly miss the money. 0 Dressers from $4.50 up to $35. Washstands, Safes, Chairs. Sideboards $15, $20, $25 and un to $50. Hat Racks, $8.50 to $12.50. Dining Extension Tables from $5 to $15. Rocking Chaira from $1.2?> to $7.50 Red Lounges from $10 to ?.20. Mau i esses from $1.50 to $7.50. Springs from $1.50 to $7.50. Bedsteads from $2 to $25. Ceuter Tables, Library Tables. Sowing Machines from $21.50 up. Remember, tho Old Reliable New Homo in all grades. Threo-piece Suits of Kio ni t ure (Dresser, Washstand and Rod) from $7.50 to $75. Cooking Stoves from $d.50 to $40. Every OHO guarani end to givo satisfac tion or money refunded. Special pricos on Rugs, Mattings, Cur tain Polos aud Laoo Curtains. Ro sure to visit this Department and i?einemher that your credit is good. It will pay you to call. * Don't Forget that I am the Leader in Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes, Etc. RUSKIN ANDERSON, Seneca News from Townville. Townville, May 8.-On Thursday after noon, May 4, Remus Henderson and Mis* Annie Gordon Dickson wore united in marriage by Rev. T C. Lig?n. Tho room was artistically decoratod with roses. Tho brido was attired in a lovely white organdie. Mrs. Henderson is the oldest daughter of the lato Prof. W. A. Dickson. Mr. and Mrs. Henderson will bo nt homo to their friends in Andorson. Miss .Tonnie Raucum, who has boon teaching hero tho past winter, has re turned to hor homo in Morven, N. C. C. C. Smith and Charlie Campbell, of Relton, were guests of G. E. Smith Saturday and Sunday. J. E. Campbell and sister, Miss Annie, visited their uncle, Dr. S. G. Rruco, at Andorson, last wook. Born, unto Mr. and Mrs. James Colo, April 20th, a son. Mr. and Mrs. Kugone Kant, from An derson, have movod noar hero. Mr. Faut is having a dwelling erected on his place. Misses Lois and Kato O'Neal, of An derson, visitod the Misses Bruce last week. Miss Lois is spend i np; awbilo. Mrs. Rufus Hoggs is quito sick. G. E. Smith and daughter, Miss Verina, spent Thursday with relatives lu Ander son. His nieco, Mrs. Charlie Hodge, died a few dava before. Rev. and Mrs. H. H. Fant, of Andor son, aro with their son, Eugene Fant. Prof. J. G. Graham attended services at P athol Sunday. Rev. W. B. Hawkins was unexpectedly oalled away Saturday night by the sad news of bis mother's death. Services were oonduoted at tho liant ist ohuroh Sunday by Rev. H. B. Pant, of Anderson. Miss Luta Mahaffey, who has boen teaching near Iva, has returned homo to spend the summer. * Julien Bruoe, of Andorson, ia spend ing awhile with his grandmother, Mrs. E. E. Bruoe. Quite a number of our citizens aro ex pecting to go to Atlanta on tho excur sion. IM n. o. Salem News. Salem, May 7-Service? wero held at Whitmire Mothodist church Sunday. | Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was to have been administered, but on account of tho inclemency of tho woathor it was postponed until tho first Suuday in Juno. This is always considored a good day at this dear old church aud every member should bo present. .Measles is prevailing in this commu nity. Mrs. Dr. S. S. Meronoy is very sick of measles. Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Pike spent Sunday at the homo of tho latter's parotits, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Perry. Rov. W. M. Harden, pastor of Whit mire Methodist church, and little son, Wyman, spent Saturday night and Sun day with T. A. Grant. Miss Addie Grogan, of Walhalla, for merly of Salem, worshipped at Whit mire Sunday. M?AS Rubyo Grant, who has spent the winter in South Georgia, roturnodl home last Saturday to spend the summor. She roports a vory pleasant trip and speaks vory complimentary of South Georgia In evory respect. She .says it is tho "garden spot of tho world." As usual, the people in andj around Salem are preparing for tho big foot washing and communion day at Salem baptist church the fourth Sunday in this mouth. No doubt thoro will be immense crowds from all parts of tho country who wilt take in this grand affair. George Ridley and Miss| Daisy Griffin wore happily married at the| Wesleyan church Sunday by the pastor, Rov. Mr. White. We wish this young couplo a long lifo of happiness and (prosperity. Quite a number of our young men gave them a serenade Monday morning at an early hour. As far as we know the farmers are progressing nicely with their orops, and eve! y lindy seems as happy and gay as r, At tho County Farm. Walhalla, R. F. D. No. I, May 8.-Lit tle Wilton Cobb, who has boon Butlering witb a sovoro case of tonsilitis in connec tion with tho whooping-cough, wo aie glad to say ?B improving. Tho steward and conviots wore in Westminster on Thursday doing somo road work. John Tripp is tbo latest addition to the ehaingaug. Ile is serving a twenty days' 8ontonco. John carno to Walhalla on tho dark of tho moon and was caught napping. There will bo services at Zion on the second Sunday morning at ll o'olook. Sunday school at Zion every Sunday evening at 3o'clock. Everybody invited. The next preaching sorvico at Oak Grove will be on tho third Sunday at 4.30 p. m. Sunday school every Sunday at 3 p. m.I Tho crops are looking fino since the late rain, but it will bo a job to keep down tho grass. The health of the inmates of this I placo is generally good-no sickness of any amount. it. TO ? rici: A roi,? IN OIVK DAVJ Take LAXATIVK HKOMO QUININK Tablets. All druggists rofund the money if it fails to cure. K. W. Grove's signature is on each box. 25c. ' The farmers of the South havo had full argument laid beforo them of the ad vantage to themsolves to be wrought by curtailment of thoir cotton production this yoar. Nono of them can plead ignorance of the situation- Whether or not they have acted according to the lights before thom will be known within 1 a few months, with some degree ct definiteness. The cotton has been planted and the indications are that it has been planted over a comparatively restrioted area, and that being true the farmers should get good prices for the staple. The time for argument, however, nae passed. It is now merely a matter of demonstration whether the farmers have adopted a policy which has been shows to be for their interest and profit. Charleston Post. Last wook Lomax Ki nani, colored, near Kinards, shot his wife four times and mndo desperate efforts to out ber throat, out a long gash in her face, and thou stabbed hor in tho buck twice. Ile killed hor and then escaped and is at large. \WD. T have bought a quantity of hand some Reed Rocking Chairs that I am going to distribute among my cash customers. Please call at my store and inspect these beautiful Chairs and let me explain to you my plan of distribution J.T. Lawrence SENECA, S. C.