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KEOWEE COURIER (ESTABLISH fi l> 1849.) Published Every Wednesday Morning. Jayne?, Shelor, Smith & Steck. Subscription, $1.00 Per Annum. Advertising Rates Reasonable. Communications of a personal character charged for as advertise ments. Obituary notices and tributes of respect, of not over one hundred words, will be printed free of charge. AU' over that number must be paid for at the rate of one cent a word. Cash to accompany manuscript. WA IMA MA, S. C.: WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 25, 1907. In Memoriam ' DRESDEN AARON SMITH. None Knew Him um to Love Him, None Named Him But to Praise. It is with profound sorrow we an nounce the death of Dresden Aaron Smith, our comrade, partner, and friend. This melancholy event oc curred at his home in Walhalla on Wednesday, September 18, 1907, at 2:35 p. m., after a lingering illness, in the sixty-sixth year of his age. For three months he had been con fined to his room and bed, but his suffering, intense at times, was borne with patience and fortitude. Know ing full well the malignant character of his disease, and what the end must be, yet he was cheerful and hopeful, ever thoughtful and consid erate of the comfort and welfare of those near and dear, who watched and waited in constant vigil at his bedside. His was the calm confi dence of an humble believer who knows that though II?B earthly house of this tabernacle be dissolved, he has "a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." He was born February 3d, 1842, about three miles below Pendleton, in Anderson Couuty, South Carolina, on the waters of Three and Twenty Creuk. His father was Whitaker Guyton Smith, and mother Marla Elizabeth Smith, nee Lewis. He was the eldest of eight children, five sons and three daughters. His fatter was a celebrated teacher of ante-uellum days, who spent his life in the school room. He taught many flourishing schools in Anderson Couuty, and in them it was that the subject of this sketch became well grounded in the rudiments of an (English, education. But, like many a country boy, he also learned the art of handling the hoe. tho plow, tho rake, axe, maul and wedge. So proficient did he become in tho uso of these tools that lt was an easy task to cut and split his one hundred rails per day. Working on the farm an** going to school al ternately, at tho age of sixteen years he found himself sufficiently ad vanced to enter upon an apprentice ship In the printer's trade. Accord ingly in 18T>8 ho began work in the olnee of tho "True Carolinian," a weekly paper published at Anderson, edited by John V. Moore, and pub lished b> Fagan E. Martin. For four years he served faithfully and well. In 1859 the "True Carolinian" was purchased by Sob Syn) mes, who moved lt to Pendleton and publsihed lt as the "Pendleton Messenger." Here lt was that "Dresden" served as the printer's devil and carrier boy. Por many mouths he carried the flaper each week to the subscrib ers In town, traversing hill and dale in historic old Pendleton. After about two years the paper was moved to Hartwell, Ga., and Its publication continued under the name of "Hart well Messenger." Here the appren tice jhip ended after about a year's rlsl lenee In Georgia, and he returned to South Carolina on April 4th, lst>2. It was then stirring times, things were at fever heat, the spirit of war was raging, and the conflict of arms, which was to last fer to -' long and bloody years, began. He offered his services as a volunteer along with three brothers. He was rejected on account of physical disqualification. His brothers, .?esse Lewis, Boswell Calhoun, and Nimrod Scott, however, were accept?'d. They went to the front, but never returned, one being killed in battle and two dying from disease. In the fall of 1862 he accepted a position on tho "Chronicle and Con stitutionalist," published at Augusta, Ga. Ho remained with that paper during th?' lour years of the war, working et the ?ase along hy the late hu'.outed Patrick Walsh, who afterwards became a distinguished journalist, and died a few years ago. soon afur ii i.s. election to the United States Se?ale bj the people of Geor gia. After the war he returned again lo his native State and accepted the position of publishoi' Of ' The Phoe nix," a daily paper nt Columbia, S- C. owned and cobed by Julian A. Selby. He held thia position until October. l.sTt'., when he resigned in order to acquire ar. interest in The Keowee Courier an ! locate at Wal halla. While on a visit to his parents and old home near Sandy Springs in July, 18VG, the reunion of Orr's Regi ment was held at Walhalla lu the grove near Wiebens Springs. Well does the writer, who was then a Small boy. remember the occasion. The survivors of this famous regi ment were then more numerous than they are to-day; many answered the roll call that day whose names were only a memory at the reunion at Abbeville last week. But the re union at Walhalla in 187C was well Attended, a lar a crowd was present, and the late Uilllam C. Keith, then In the zenith of bis powers, brilliant, verHaille, and eloquent, delivered the address of the day. How the vast audience hung upon hie every word a? la glowing language, clear and vivid, he recounted the part takeu by those brave men lu defense of their homes and firesides; true to duty as they saw lt; the failure of the cause for which they fought; the suffering and humiliation of the South In the dark days of recon struction, and the hopes and pros pects then cherished by the people of So"th Carolina of throwing off the allen yoko ?ind redeeming their State. It waa an opportune moment,, and the man aud tuc occasion met. It was a noble effort, au3 we dou'ut not. but that the subject of this narrative was touched by the learning and eloquence of the speaker. Certain it 1B that soon thccattor he voluntarily g&vo up his position in Columbia and moved to Walhalla to form a part nership with William C. Keith and Robt, A. Thompson for the publica tion of The Keowee Courier, from whonvhe purohased an one-third in terest, the firm name being Keith, Smith & Co. Thus for nearly thirty one years the name of D. A. Smith has appeared at the masthead as pub lisher of The.KfiOwee Courier. Dur ing all this time "ho was over found capable, faithful, and true. Witness the weekly visits of this paper as year by year lt went into the homes of the ' people freighted with the news of the day, always presented in attractive form. The name of "Edit or Smith," as he was familiarly called, soon became a household word 'throughout Oconee County. As a business manager he could not have been surpassed, and every year of his administration has seen a steady growth in equipment and influence. In all the relations of life he had ever before him a high standard of conduct. Duty was his watchword. His honesty was transparent; his word was his bond, his influence potent for good. In 1898 he was elected Judge of Probate of Oconee County and re elected his own successor in 1902 and again In 1906. The duties of this Important, office received his careful attention, and were dis charged with wisdom and impar tiality. He was twice married. His first wife was Miss Gertrude V. Small, of Abbeville, S. C., to whom he was mar ried on December 28, 1869. She died on November 17, 1877. Of this union one son, Walter V. Smith, survives. On January 15, 1879, he married Miss Kathleen O'Moore Small, sister of his first wife. To them two sons and two daughters were born, three of whom, Dresden A. Jr., Marvin, and Miss Gertrude, survive. One daughter, Kathleen Margaret, a bright, sweet sir! of four years, died on May 19, 1892. To his widow and children ls extended the sincere sympathy of hosts of friends in this and other States. In early life he joined the Metho dist Church. He gave liberally of his time and means to the service and support of his church. For many years h? was steward and Sunday Behool superintendent of the Walhalla Methodist Church. As del egate he frequently attended quar terly, district, and annual confer ences. He was a Master Mason, having been made a Mason by Blue Ridge Lodge, No. 92, A. F. M., about fif teen years ago. He served his lodge as treasurer for the last several yea rs. He was one of the charter mem bers of Walhalla Lodge. No. 284, Knights of Honor, having been finan cial reporter since its organization. His funeral services were con ducted at the Walhalla Methodist Church Thursday afternoon by his pastor, Rev. J. C. Yongue, assisted by Rev. C. D. Manu. A large con gregation assembled to pay a tribute of respect to his memory. His bier was followed to the Luth eran Cemetery, where his body was buried with Masonic honors, quite a number of Masons of sister lodges taking part In the ceremonies. Faithful servant, well done; rest from thy labors. "Integrity of life is fame's best friend, Which only after death can crown the end," and such is the crown that those who knew thee best would place upon thy life. linnie Hack. This ls an ailment for which Cham berlain's Pain Balm has proven espe cially valuable In almost every in stance it affords prompt and perma nent relief. Mr. Luke LaGrange of Orange, Mich., says of it: "After using a plaster and other remedies for three weeks for a bad lame back, I purchased a bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Palm, and two applications ef fected a cure." Por sale bv J. W. Bell, Walhalla; W. J. Lunney, Sen eca, S. C. ConneroHs Items, Conneross, September 23. - Spe cial: The farmers are very busy\ gathering cotton, fodder, etc. We have had a nice, refreshing rain after the hot, dusty weather. We hope lt will turn tooler. Owing to the Inclement weather there was not any Sunday school al Conneross sunday. Some of our young people con template attending the Beaverdam Association, which will be held with Mount Tabor Church. Anderson County. Miss Ethel Barker ls still on the sick list. \Vo are glad to say there ls quite nn improvement in our music since tilt singing school. All thc class that attended the school are urgont'.y requested to be present each and t'very Sunday, as we want to spend some time each Sunday afternoon In singing. Also, any others in the surrounding community are cordially Invited. Stiles Barker visited home folks Sunday. Haskell Abbott left Wednesday for Kurman University. We wish ilm much success In this year's work. Mrs. Lilah Hunnlcutt made a fly o (Greenville to resume her studies n the Greenville Female College. Mr.,. LI i ia ii Hunnlcutt made a fly tig trip to Madison lately. 8. Fanner*' Union Cotton Letter. Fifteen cents is the minimum for middling cotton beginning the llrst of September. One-quarter bf a cent per pound will be added monthly. Inland long staple will run from 42 cents for No. 1 to 27 for No. 4. with an average of 1-2 a cent per pound monthly. Since the Farmers' Union and the Cotton Association prices are the same for both lint and cotton seed, and that many morchants and others are now taking in and holding cotton for the minimum price of 15 cents, this grand concert of action for the common good, the business element of the whole South accepts tho de cision and expresses no doubt that the minimum be reached at an early date, notwithstanding the gall dis played by the Savannah cotton buy ers In their statement that they would get the cotton for 13 cents. The tug of gall and wrong, against grit and right, is on to a finish, and it behooves every man in tho South to stand up for the farmer, for all realize that what ls to the advan tage of the farmer redounds to the welfare of the whole South. If cotton farmers were not organ ized and in the field protecting their Interest, to-day cotton would be sell ing for 8 cents or less. Show your manhood, boys, and stand up for one another. No! the Farmers' Union cannot prevent some cotton farmers from acting the fool and letting their cot ton go at a price below the minimum when they can help lt. But all loyal, conservative business farmers know that the minimum of 15 cents will be much easier reached tilts year than any minimum set be fore. We are in possession of facts and data to prove that 15 cents will not cover the actual cost of production to a considerable territory in cotton in most all the States west of the Mississippi and also a lot of sections in all the States east of the Missis sippi. In addition to reports from local unions all over the cotton belt, the committee on minimum prices had the counsel of a large number of canvassers who had canvassed all the cotton states. These canvassers are among our best practical farmers and are not the kind of men that could afford to fool or deceive themselves and friends. An All-Day Singing. Mount Pleasant, September 23. Special: There will be an all-day singing at Mount Pleasant new Bap tist church the fifth Sunday in Sep tember. All good singers and those who enjoy good singing are invited to come and bring well-filled baskets. We are glad to say that little Oscar Hill, who has been very ill with fever is some better. Willie Haley is very ill with fever at this writing. We hope soon to see him In good health. M. Standrldge killed a large rattle snake one day last week. Z. W. Mount Pleasant, September 23. There will be a special collection taken at the all-day singing on the fifth Sunday to aid tho orphanage. AU bring an offering for the little orphan children. A. H. C. CASTOR IA For Infanta and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the /^jf JjS/7-+-^~ Signature of CJca^/^<UcJ^ NOTICE. Appreciating the kindness of my friends for theirnpast patronage, and thc assistance so readily given me during sickness and trouble, I am now compelled to ask all parties owing mo past due accounts to come forward and settle nt once. A friend In need, etc. J. H. MOORE, M. P. 38-39 HIGH SCHOOL ELECTION. UPON A PETITION that seems to represent one-third of the qualified electors, and a like proportion of the free-holders, in Tokeena District No. 2, an election is hereby ordered to bo held at Tokeena School House on SATURDAY, September 28th, 1907, to determine whether or not said Dis trict shall unite with Townvlllo and pther Districts in Anderson County to form a High School. The Polls will op< n at three and close at five Vclock P. M. Those favoring said FUgh School shall cast a ballot con dining the words "For High School," ind those opposed will write their tickets with the words "Against High School. The election will be gov erned by tho General Election Law, and any Irregularities will render the election null and void. Tho Trustees ire hereby appointed as Managers. Respectfully. C. L. CRAIG, ?8-39 Co. Supt. of Education. Note.-A High School Election is ?ereby ordered to be held at Town .Hie School House on any date that nay be approved by Superintendent >f Education of Anderson County. REAL ESTATE. LANDS AND LOIS FOR SALL. Wi At Wooten's farm, near Madi ion; 101) arres. Desirable lands and ni easy terniK. Wc arc offering for immediate salo lie following property) Lewis Howland Farm of 170 acre?, ix milos from Walhalla. I'orf. Nicholson's House and t.<>t 11 West Walhalla. 40 acres Land on Tamassco road, miles from Walhalla. x 51. L. Cantrell Farms ot ?24 and 0 acres. Ono Saw Mill Outfit. Let us sell your property, and If ou are in the market for anything lt rill pay yon to see ns. A. C. BURTON and B. A. BENTLEY. PLANO MOWERS ! SES S ?S t^?S?!^^'p&?~ i- Ibo*.* y.? tb?. m**m ?ri SS Brushes. We want your trade and guarantee a square deal to all who trade with us. CARTER HARDWARE COMPANY. f Birdsell," 1 Ofo Wagon of Quality. 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