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Pure Drugs ai - The Best cf Everyl always the Oheaj The Walhalla D ?0tal auto IBtxB?ml -Best line of underwear in town. Cralg-Verner Mercantile Co. -8ee County Treasurer's notice for the collection ot road tax. -We understand that wedding bells will ring in the ) ear future. -Go to T. E. Alexander for your buggies and harness. -Born, unto Dr. and Mrs. G. C. Probst, on November 7th, a daughter. -Do you want to laugh? If so, Bee Brooks at Wagoner Theater to morrow ni?rht. -For Sale-Three yokes of oxen, weights as follows: 2,200, 2,000 and 1,800 pounds. T. E. Alexander. -Miss Carrie Perry ls In Ander son for a while, visiting her friend, Mrs. P. K. McCully. -Don't fall to hear Brooks to morrow night (Thursday) at Wago ner Theater. He's great. -Wanted-1,000 bushel.) of sweet potatoes, yam variety; will pay 40 cents per bushel. J. H. Barnett, Westminster. 45* -Mrs. R. A. Waite returned Mon day afternoon from a pleasant visit to her daughter, Mrs. G. D. Abbott, at Pell City, Ala. -Frank H. Shirley, after a two weeks' stay In Anderson county among relatives and friends, is again among his Oconee friends. -For shoes of all kinds, and men's, youths' and ooys' clothing, see J. G. Huff, Seneca, S. C. -Mnrrled, November 10, 1907, at the residence of John Bearden, Frank Chambers to Miss Dona Webb, Rev. D. P. Bearden officiating. -Mrs. Mary N. Ansel has returned from Union, where she has been vis iting her daughter, Mrs. G. F Clark son. She reports a pleasant visit. -Fred. Emerson Brooks, poet hu morist, will be at Wagener Theater to-morrow night. Don't fall to hear him. Tickets on sale at Bell's drug store, 5Oe., 35c. and 25c. -Rev. D. P. Dearden will preach at Hopewell Bnptlst church on the third Sunday, and at Hod Hill school house on the fourth Sunday In this month at ll o'clock. -There will be a congregational meeting of the St. John's Lutheran church next Sunday morning at ll o'clock. All members are earnestly requested to be present. -Two good young mares for sale; weigh from 1100 to 1200 pounds each; good work animals and In good condition. Apply to C. R. Houchlns, Walhalla. -The Interdenominational Sun day School Convention of Oconee County will be held In Walhalla or. January 9th. The date formerly an nounced was not favorable to the offi cers in charge, and was, therefore, changed. -Caroline Gaines, the colored wo man who was badly burned here week before last, died last Thursday from the effects of her Injuries and was buried on Saturday at Flat Rock. She leaves a husband and three small children. -Andirons, shovels, tongs-every thing for winter. Cralg-Verner Mercantile Co. -Miss Marguerite Brennecke Is expected to arrive this evening from Hot Springs, Ark., whore she has been for several wooka. Her mpiiy friends will regret to 'earn thr.i she has not been benefited as she hoped by her trip to Hot Springs. - Miss Helena McGuire, Mks Ber tha Rodgers, Stephen Bond and Hoyt Duncan, of Cannon, Ga., spent last Saturday and Sunday In Walhalla as guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Kant They came over In a large automobile, and had a most de lightful trip. - Car Tennessee coal. Cralg-Verner Mercantile Co. -Miss Hattie Darby'left yesterday morning foi Columbia, where she will attend the marriage of her ne phew. Archie Porcher, to Miss Wright. She was accompanied by Miss Anna Darby, and both will go from Columbia to Fort Motte, where , they wit! spend several weeks. -Rev. J. G. Sebald will preach In St. John's Lutheran church hero on the 21th Instant. Rev. Mi. Sebald was formerly pastor of this church, but ls now residing In Columbia, j His many friends will be pleased to , meet him and to hear him again from the pulpit of his old charge. -A. Flschesser and daughters will leave Saturday for Atlanta, where they will make their home in the fu- ( ture. They have resid-d in Walhalla i for a long while, and will be greatly missed. We deeply regret the depnr- ? ture of this excellent family, who will i carry with them the best wishes of i hosts of friends. < A Box of Hurler's. We have just r line of lluylcr'n Ct Remember, then as good. Get a I)ox and e thing-The Best is >est-Get it from ?rug Company. -Dress goods In nobby patterns and new style cloaks at J. O. Huff's, Seneca, 8. C. -Miss Grace Russell, of Russell's, ls spending some time In Walhalla as the guest of Mrs. C. G. Jaynes. -St. Julian Dendy has been quite Bick for several weeks, to the regret of hlB many friends. He has not been BO well for a few days, but ls thought to be slightly Improved this morning. -Weather Forecast for Walhalla (All rights reserved)-A slight fall of sleet, snow and rain on Tuesday, November 12th. To-day clear and somewhat warmer, though muddy underfoot. -Tickets from Walhalla to Char leston Gala Week. $8.70 for the round trip. On sale November 15th to /..iili, final limit November 25th. The Gala Week management hope to have an unusually large crowd this year, as the attractions are greater than usual. -Closing out at greatly reduced prices. Everything Is reduced. C. G. Jaynes, Walhalla. -Miss Mary Bischoff, of West Union, lett last week for Jackson ville, Fla., where she will make her home in the future with her brother, F. C. Bischoff. Mr. Blschoff's many Walhalla friends will regret to learn of his great bereavement In the re cent death of his wife. -W. L. Ballenger, one of tho Oco neo boys who have mn de a reputa tion for themselves as public school teachers, is now located at Starr, Anderson county, where he has charge of tho New Hebron school. He ls a young man of excellent char acter, and we wish him much suc cess. -Mr. and Mrs. John W. Davis's young son has been very sick at their home on Main street for a week or more. News from the home this morning ls to the effect that there is some slight improvement in the con dition of the little sufferer. We.hope that he may soon bo restored to health. -The many friends of Dr. John G. Law will regret io learn that he is ill in Anderson county. He was taken sick while there on pastoral duties, and is at tho residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Hammond. The at tack was sudden, ho being threat ened with pneumonia. He is im proving now, however, though still unable to travel. We hope for his speedy recovery. -Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Gilmer and family, of West Union, left this morning for Pfizer, where they ex pect to make their home in the fu ture. Mr. Gilmer moved here some years ago from Pelzer on account of ill health. Ile returns restored, strong and vigorous. We regret (he departure of this good family and will gladly welcome them back Into our midst at any time. -Fred. Emerson Brooks, poet and humorist will appear at the Wagener Theater to-morrow (Thursday) night, November 14th. In Mr. Brooks the management feels that lt will pre sent one of the best possible attrac tions. Speaking of him the Hon. Seth Low, of New York, says: "The most thrilling nnd dramatic recital I have ever heard ls Fred. Emerson Crooks' poem 'Picket's Charge'." Tickets, 50c, 35c. and 25c. at Bell's drug store. - Ladies, when in Seneca, go and seo the "Standard Rotary" sewing machines at J. G. Huff's. If you own a "Standard Rotary" sewing is a pleasure. -Another new residence ls near ing completion In "The Highlands" of Walhalla. Francis Hughs, a pro gressive farmer, a brother of Mrs. O. I. Walker, has about completed his residence in that part of town, and it will be occupied by Mrs. Wal ker and daughter, and Mr. Hughs will spent part of his time with them. He is the owner of a fine farm on Tugaloo river, In this county. Ho will be gladly welcomed to our midst. Mrs. Walker is at present residing with her daughter, Mrs. Ralph C. Carter. -Don't miss this opportunity to buy goods cheap. Prices in all lines reduced in order to close out my en tire ?tock. Rvery day a bargain day. C. G. Jaynes. -"Th* Floyds" appeared at the Wagoner Theater last Thurday night before one of the best audiences that has assembled at the theater for a long while. The entertainment prov ed to be all that could be expected, and those present were unanimous In praising it. The new management deserve.? the thanks of the public for their endeavors to secure a better idass of attractions than have hereto fore visited Walhalla. They are hold ing a number of "cards up their ?leevei" in the way of good attrac tions for tho future, and are deter mined, if possible, to let no shows ju the bum into the new iionse. ecol voil a fresh indies. - is none other firry it home. Bell's Drug Store. FACTS FROM FAIR PLAY. Welcoming New Citi/vns--General New? of a Prosperous Section. Fair Play, November lie-Spe-i dal: News ls as scarce as bens teetb around our little town, making local Items difficult to get up. However, we will Jot down a few, feeling as sured they will meet with a hearty welcome to The Courier force. John Jarrard, one of our popular drummers, was with us last week. He will work for a Lynchburg, Va., house another yeur. J. Relton Watson and' B. Berry Allen, two of Anderson's most pros perous planters, were among rela tives here last week. Miss Janie Wiley, one of Rich land 'e most lovable young ladies, is visiting Mesdames S. P. and Mark D. Stribling. Mr. and Mrs. John D. Sheldon vis ited Mrs. H. E. Todd, at Anderson, last week. Mrs. Ellen King, of Oakway, is among her ktnspeople in and around Fair Play. Miss Maggie Thompson is board ing at the home of J. D. Sheldon. She visited homefolks Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. S. E. Barton leaves to-day .'or Piedmont to spend some time with the family of her son, M. C. Barton. MIBS Emily Comptpn, who is teach ing the school at Return, has been spending this week with homefolks. The coton season is almost over. Many of our leading farmers have been putting In good time sowing oats, and turning land for wheat. D. H. Harris, of Anderten, is mov ing up to his farm recen y bought ot James Brown. We wolcome him and his better half to Ocon'je. *** -See notice of remova' sale on page 5. Hunt & Harper. Sale of Lots in West Union. Last Saturday, November Oth, J. H. Darby, real estate broker, sold the following lots In West Union, the same being sections of the tract known ns the Mineral Springs prop erty: Lot 1-100 feet front, 224 feet deep, to Strother & Phtnney for $216. Lot 2- 100x22 ;, to W. M. Brown for $261. Lot 3-100x224, to Strother and Phinney for $290. Lot 4-120x204, to W. J. Duckett for $105. Lot 6-120x183, to W. J. Duckett for $125. Lot 6-120x162, to I. H. Hani son for $65. Lot 7-120x162, to J. L. Moser for $44. Lot 8-2 2 2x180, to J. L. Moser for $200. Lot 9-120x100, to J. L. Moser for $180. Lot 10-120x128, to W. M. Brown for $161. Lot ll-120x167, to W. M. Brown for $76. Lot 12-120x202, (mineral spring and 4-room house on this lot), to W. M. Brown for $250. Lot 13-103x214 (4-rooir, house), to W. M. Brown for $286. Lot 14-103x227 (5-room house), to Strother & Phinney for $490. The total of the salo amounted to $2,740. The Official Vote. The following are the official fig ures given out as the result of the special election for Judge of Probate, held Tuesday, November 5, 1907V Precinct- Dendy. Loehr. Smith Tupnloo . 5 1 1 South Union.. 2 16 9 Oakway . 9 5 6 Little River. . . 3 . . 2 Fair Play. 5 2 Westminster ..9 3 23 H. Springs. ... 6 10 2 Db). Springs. .3 . . 9 Salem. 6 2 10 Tamassee .... 3 6 2 Friendship. . . 4 Long Creek. . . 2 10 1 Richland _ 9 1 West Union. . . 2 3 10 Walhalla _ 8 18 4 6 Earle's . 5 Newry . 2 1 6 Damascus ... 5 3 2 Chy. Hill. 5 .. 3 Jocassee. 4 Seneca . ll 4 12 Tokeena . 3 1 6 High Falls_ 2 1 1 Totals.... 105 90 155 Tabor, Madison and Clemson Col lege managers did not call for boxes. CVicltrated Seventy-Ninth Birthday. Townville, November 12-Special: Monday, tho 11th instant, was an enjoyable day at the home of Mr. and .urs. W. J. Hanvey, who reside on the road between Cross Roads and Sitton's Mill. It was the occasion of the celebration of his seventy ninth birthday by his children, his sons and daughter and son-in-law and daughters-in-law, fourteen or fifteen in number; and the best of all, ft was a complete surprise to the old gentleman and his good wife, the children having arranged the whole affair among themselves, and it was In truth a splendid success. The table at dinner time fairly "groan ed" with the good things that were put upon it in tho way of meats, bread, cakes, custards, pies, jellies, etc., while the grandchildren, thirty four in all, with five great-grand children, feasted on candles in abun dance before the table was spread. All the children and grandchildren vied with onch other ia showing love for their aged ancestor; nico for the grandmother. Mr. Hanvey and wife are In good health, and they not only have the love of their children, b>it they, too, have the respect and best wishes of tholr many frionds and neighbors. May they live many years yet to be loved and honored. A Friend. Minen? Hurled to Death. Stein ne, France, November ll. Confirmation has been received of a fatal accident nt. the Romani mine shaft. Several men were killed when the elevator in the shaft caught and the cable snapped. All occupants of the enr were hurled to death. New Advertisements this Week. Attention is directed to the new advertisements of the following mer chants this week: M. C. Long, attorney, Anderson. Bank of Walhalla. toll's Drug Store. Walhalla. Hunt & Harper, Seneca. Seneca Hardware Co. J. G. nuff, Seneca. Numerous legal advertisements. Watch the advertising columns of The Courier each week and keep posted. The live merchants of the county advertise In The Courier be cause it reaches the people. M. C. IiONG, At tonie y-nt-Law, (Office Over Post Office,) Anderson, S. C. Will practice in all Courts in South Carolin. 4 6-'08 SAY, MK. FARMER : K you want to ho?d your Cotton why not Insure lt? I am now pre pared to Insure your Co'ton at your home or anywhere in thj county at a low rate. JAMES H. DARBY, Fire Insurance and Real Estate, Walhalla, S. C. T. E. ALEXA NDER. The Land Man WALU ALIA, S. C. FOR SALE AND TO RENT. HOMES IX MARION COUNTY, the fruit, iron and vegetnbelt. $3 to $f> per acre. DAVIS BIGGS, 46-49 Jefferson, Texas. LOST, STRAYED OR STOLEN. IiOST-On November 11th, one red sorrel mare mule; weighs about 800 pounds; skin hone on inside of one fore leg. Owner J. I. Nimmons, 46 Seneca, S. C., R.F.D. No. 1 Ladies' Novelties. Just received by ex press the newest thing in Ladies' SilK Elastic Belts-brown, navy and blacK -50c. to $1.50. Stylish BacK Combs, 15c, 25c. and 50c. Hand Satchels,Hand Purses and Squaw Bags - - blacK and brown-25c. to $2.50. Always showing the newest things. Hunt& Harper, Seneca, S. C. BANK STOCK FOR SALE. Notice ls hereby given that in front of Walhalla Court House, on Sales day In DECEMBER next, within the legal hours of sale, I will sell, to the highest bidder, at public auction, ten shares of the Capital Stock of The Citizens' Bank, same being stock Cer tificate No. 30, issued to J. J. Haley on February 28, 1905. Terms: CASH. L. A. EDWARDS, Cashier. October 16, 1907. 42-44 NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS. For the convenience of taxpayers I will visit the places below, on the dates mentioned, for the purpose of collecting State, county, school and special taxes: Westminster, Monday and Tues day. November 18 and 19. Seneca. Thursday and Friday, No vember 21 and 22. The office at the Court House will be closed on above davs. W. J. SCHRODER, 44*46 Treasurer Oconee County. SHOES! OUR SHOE DEPARTMENT IS COMPLETE A>7D WE ASK YOU TO INSPECT SAME BEFORE MAKING YOUR PURCHASES ELSE WHERE. MOSS & ANSEL, WALHALLA, S. C. WANTED ! I WANT YOUR. FALL TRADE IN Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, CrocKery, Hardware and Groceries, AND WILL PAY THE HIGHEST MARKET PRICE FOR COTTON AND COTTON SEED. Buy a SOLE GRAIN DRILL FOR $8 50, and if not satisfied return the Machine and ?et your money. IP NOT A CUSTOMER TRY ME. WHEN IN SENECA CALL ON J. W. BYRD. WE ARE DAILY RECEIVING MANY ADDITIONS TO OUR. STOCK OF DRY GOODS, AND ARE WELL PREPARED TO TAKE CARE OF OUR CUS TOMERS, AND ARE READY AND WILLING TO BACK UP ANY GOODS WE SELL. AS THE BEST THAT CAN BE HAD FOR THE MONEY. ANY LADY PLACING HER FALL ORDER WITH US CAN DO SO WITH ALL CONFIDENCE. OUR LINE OF LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S COATS HAS PROVEN THE HIT OF THE SEASON. AS OUR BUSINESS HAS BEEN GREATER THAN EVER BEFORE, AND IN DRESS GOODS, WOOLENS AND WASH GOODS WE ARE SHOWING MANY ATTRACTIVE PRICES. WE SVILL SELL YOU SHOES THAT WEAR, AND STAND BEHIND EVERY PAIR. WE CAN, WE WILL DO YOU GOOD. W. S. HUNTER & CO., SENECA, S. C. P. S.-Don't forget to ask for a Sack of "TOWN TALK" FLOUR. MEN'S SUTTS, YOUNG MEN'S SUITS, Youths' Suits, Children's Suits, Men's Overcoats, Young Men's Overcoats, Pants, Cravinet Rain Coats, Men's Shoes, Boys' Shoes, Ladies' Shoes, Fine Dress Goods, Cloak?, Etc. J. G. HUFF, js> SENECA, S. C. IHH m