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Excellent The most healthy practice is that i bank often to do\ It helps the mi makes the prosp? brighter. Try it improvement it mt BANK OF Walhall PEW PAYING TAXES. Treasurer' P.chroder Will be Kept *'u.sy Receiving Tax?e. Only 983 out of 7,0 00 tax receipts have been Issued to date by County' Treasurer W. J. Schroder. The time for paying taxes opened on October 16 and will close on De cember 31st. Mr. Schroder antici pates the usual rush which 1B always incident to the expiration ot the time. Between now and the end of this month the county treasurer's office will be a busy place. The penalty on ?delinquent tax-pay ??B commences on January 1st, and during that month is only one per cent., Commencing on February lBt, the penalty 1B increased to two per cent, and from March 1st to March '15th the penalty is 7 per cent, after which time executions will be is sued. Muscular Fains Cured. "Puring the summer of 1903 I was troubled with muscular pains in the luBtep of my foot, ' says S. Pedlar, of Toronto, Ont. "At times it was SO painful I could hardly walk. Chamberlain's Pain BRIDI VB.1? recom mended to me, so I tried it and was completely cured by one small bot tle. I have since recommended it to ^several of my friends, all of whom speak highly of it." For sale by J. W. Bell, Walhalla; W. J. Lunney, -Seneca. mom Heptasoph Officers. ? At the regular meeting of Oconee Conclave, I. O. H., held last Thurs day night, Ihe following officers were elected for 1908: s Archon-B. A. Smith. Provost-John A. Ansel. Prelate-Dr. F. F. Collins. Secretary-F. A. H. Schroder. Treasurer-H. C. Busch. Financier-G. A. Norman. Inspector-J. D. Hays. Warder--J. H. Garrison. Sentinel-F. J. Russen. Organist-R. W. Grubbs. Trustees-T. J. Todd, R. F. Kauf man, Jas. Russell. . The. officers will be installed on 'the third Thursday night In January. rVVV??A Exercise. ' exorcise one caa of coming to this )oeit their savings. nd and body and sets of .the future and see what an WALHALLA, jj fa. ?.0. ' || ' . ' Death pf ? Fornte? .O?oneean. On November 29ih a dispatch w.as received by Newton Crenshaw noti fying him of the critical illness of his brother-in-law, W. A. Soiakey, who was .suffering from injuries eau Hod by a gas explosion on No vember 14 at a coal mine in Alumuna while attending to his duties as over seer, i _ wj William Augustus Seiskey was born at Strausburg, Germany, and came to America when quite young. He left Walhalla thirty years ago for Blocton, Ala., where he has B.'nce made bis home, being continually engaged in the coal mining industry. Mr. Seiskey passed ' away on No vember 29, 1907, In the 48th year of his age. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery of Blocton, after appropriate funeral services, conducted by his pastor. The deceased was a prominent secret order man. and a consistent member of the Presbyterian church, and died in the triumphant faith of a blissful immortality. He leaves a wife and seven chil dren, a number of many relative?, and many friends, who deeply mourn Good Cough Medicine for children. The season for coughs and colds is now at hand and too much care cannot be used to protect the chil dren. A child is much more likely to contract dlphtherlaorscarletfever when he has a cold. The quicker you cure bis cold the less the risk. Cham berlain's Cough Remedy is the sole reliance of many mothers, and few of those who have tried it are will ing to use any other. Mr?. F. F. Starcher, of Ripley, W. Va., says: "I have never used anything other than Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for my children and it has always given good satisfaction." This remedy contains no opium or other narcotic and may be given aa confidently to a child as to an adult. For sale by J. W. Bell, Walhalla; W. J. Lunney, Seneca. The city of Charleston will issue 127,000 thirty-year 4 per cent bonds. "X-1-' "Sniggles Family" Entertained. On last Thursday evening Miss Mary Ansel charmingly entertained the cast in the "Sniggles Family" ut an in for mal supper at her home on Main atreet. Miss Ansel was the originator and HUCCM? fal directer of the recent plays given hy local tal ent. The Sniggles family were de lighted at this opportunity of ia "joiiy-high-faiutin' '* reunion, and individual charms along. "Ma" was there in aH her gHry, as wore hoi* eight enraptured daughter?; chafe ting away as if their world-wide rep utation* were at stake. The contest ot the evening, a pro gressive "Peanut Harpooning," ho ing exceedingly well adapted to the spi.it and genius of this great fam ily, waa eagerly undertaken. Un daunted hy Jemima's giggling a few?v and the chronic sneezing ot the "blessed afflicted Jerushy, the punnut sticking proceeded with much laughter and commotion. By his diligence and perseverance,. the "least, but not issi," was found to have accumulated the most peanuts, while the adorable Regina Angelica Utophia, "rolling up her eyes and looking wondrous wise," was loft far behind tn thc c?ntest., A delicious box, of homemade sweets was pre sented' to Dresden Smith, the most successful contestant, While Miss Sa lina Yongue wan consoled with a pea nut man from Chi ia. J After the game Was over, an ap petizing course supper was daintily nor 'ed by Mesdames John A. and George M. Ansel. . Menu: Chicken Salad Butter Sandwich Stuffed Olives Peanuts Hot Chocolate ' ' Sweet Wafers Candles The .following guests' enjoyed Miss Ansel's Rind hospitality: Misses Fan nie Crisp, Mary Pitchford, Tommie and Dora Pitchford, Laila Earle, Sa lina Yongue; Mack Neville, Otto Schumacher, Eugene Hutchison, Claude Reid, Dresden Smi'.h, Sam Yongue. Beware of Frequent Colds. A succession of colds or a protract eu cold is almost certain to end in chronic catarrh, from which few per sons ever wholly recover. Give ejve ry cold the attention it deserves and you may avoid this disagreeable dis ease. How can you cure a co!d? Why not try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy? It is highly recommended. Mrs. M. White, of Butler, Tenn., says: "Several ye?rs ago I was both ered with my throat and lungs. Some one told me of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy* I began using lt and lt relieved me at once. Now my throat and lungs are sound and well." For sale by Dr. J. W. Bell. Walhalla; W. J. Lunney, Seneca. Unclaimed Letters. Following is a list of unclaimed letters remaining in the Walhalla post office for the week ending Mon day, December 9th: . Mrs. Effie McCall. Persons calling for the above will please say they were advertised. J. M. Merrick, P. M. MURDERED BY PEONS. American Stoned to DeatR In Mexico on Thanksgiving Day. Mexico City, Dec. 4.-Details of the murder of William R. Bogga, an Amerkaa ninlnv man, near Tonia, Mexico, have been received hero. Owing tn <b.a<>eial stringency he had not been able to pay the minora in bis employ promptly. A mob of them met elm ?>n fie road and stoned him to death. His body lay on the road for several hours. Fifteen of the alleged murderers have been arrested. Boggs was a near relative of Gen. Boggs, of the United states army. His home was in li-'i'-'H county. North Carolina The trageSy took place on Thanks-, giving Bay. (Mr. Beggs wa? a brother of Prof. H. P. Bogtrs,' of Seneca. He return ed from North Carolina last Wednes day nlgnt, where h? attended the funeral of his brother. He has the sympathy of many friends In Oconee on account of the untimely death of his brother.) Fpr Eczema, Tetter and Salt Rheum. Tl|e Intenso '.tching characteristic of these ailments is almost instantly allayed by. Chamberlain'. Salve. Many severe cases have been cured by lt. For sale by J. W. Bell, Wal halla; W. J. Lunney, Seneca. Just as We Predicted. The Lavenia (Oa.) Standard Gauge says: The election Monday for Com missioner of Roads and Revenues passed off very quietly, and resulted in the t TOtlon of S. K. Cannon over M. M. '? rdan by a majority of 71 votes. We are satlsflel that Mr. Can non will discharge the duties of the office to the satlof&eiion of the peo ple. Throat Coughs Ask your doctor about these throat coughs. He will tell you how deceptive they are. A tickling io the throat often means serious trouble ahead. Better explain your ca?.: care fully to your doctor, and ack him about your taking Ayer' ; Cherry Pectoral. [sh our formulas Wo banish alcohol from oar medlolnss Wa urge you to consult yo?' doo tor Who makes the best liver pills? The J. C. Ayer Company,, of Lowell, Mas?. They have been making Ayer's Pills for over sixty years. If you have the slight est doubt about usirp these pills, ask your doctor. Do as he says, always. -...'.tjide by ths J. C. Ayer Co., Lovell, JMsssv PUBLIC SALE 5t OF ^ LAND AND PERSONAL, PROPERTY. I will sell, at Public Auction, at my Residence, two miles from Old Pickeus, ou Friday, December 27th, 1907, the, fol lowing described property : Oue Farm, 448 acres,' (guaranteed). Forty acres River Bottom ; 10 acres Creek Bottom ; 60 acres Upland in Bermuda grass ; 75 acres Upland in reasonable state of, cultivation ; bal ance in Original Forest. Farm has one 8-room Dwelling, two large Barns and all other necessary Outbuildings, *foiir Tenant Houses, line Orchard. Said Farm sold for partition. * Terms : One-third Cash, balance one and two years, with interest at 8 per cent. Purchaser to secure payment with mor(tgago of the Promises. !' Also, at same time and place : One set Blacksmith Tools, 15 head of Cattle, 3 Milch Cows, 20 Sheep, lot of ,Hogs and Pigs, one lot Fodder, one lot Corn, 1 Weeder, one-half interest in Shredding Machine, 2 Buggies, 4 two-horse Wagons, 5 head of Mules, and many other Farming Tools too numerous to men tion. Terms on Personal Property : CASH on day of sale. Be on hand and got your share of the barg?ins. F?r fur ther information apply to John F. Craig, Walhalla, S. C. ; E. H. Craig, Pickens, S. C., or T. E. Craig, Central,-S. C., R. F. D. No. 2. / MRS. N. M. CRAIG, Central, S. C. Route No. 2. 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 get your money. . IP NOT A CUSTOMER TRY ME. WHEN IN SENECA CALL ON J. W. BYRD. s? On FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13th, at 9 O'clocK, rain or shine, we are going to throw o vir entire stocK of $25,000]*worth?o.f A dependable Merchandise upon the marKet at actual New YorK Cost, for IO DAYS ONLY. It will pay you to come {?fifty miles to attend this gigantic sale of dependable merchandise. Every item in our entire line will be cut to New YorK Cost. We are going to sell this entire stocK of Goods, regardless of cost within the next ten days. If you have not bought all that you will need for the winter, it will pay you to visit this sale. Below we give a few items and prices. We have thousands of other things too tedious to mention : Notions. Mon's Gloves, 81c. Ladies' Golf Gloves, 19c. Ladies' Golf Gloves, Better, 39c. Mon's Underwear, Shirts, 21c. Men's Unborwear, Fleece-lined, 43c. Men's Underwear, Wright's Health, 88c. Ladies' Wool Vests, 68c. Mon's Negligee Shirts, 43c. 4 Every article in the Notion Department going at ACTUAL COST. These GOODS must bo sold in tho TEN DAYS at SOME PRICE-DON'T WAIT. Dry Goods. - 3,000 yards Broadcloth, assorted colors, 88c. yard. 5,000 yards Calico, only 6c. }Tard. 2,000 yards Waterproof, 43c. yard. 400 yards Outing only 9c. yard. , 200 yards Jeans, assorted prices. Flannellettes ; Table Damask, Red and White' ; Sheetings, Lonsdale Cambric Bleaching, and many other lines too numerous too list. Como in and ask for what you want. i General Merchandise. Wc havo an immense stock*of General Merchan dise. All good, reliable goods, amounting to more than Twenty-five Thousand Dollars. And we must soil them REGARDLESS OF COST. Shoes. Men's Brogan Shoes, only 98c. pair. Infants' Shoos 21c. pair. Mon's Fine Shoes, $1.48, worth $2.50 o very whore. We carry tho largost stock of Shoos in Walhalla^ and have all styles and prices. Don't fail to soe our line of Shoes. Crock )ry, Etc. Wo havo a large stock of Crockery, Lamps, Lamp Chimneys, Lanterns, Well Buckets, Wator Buckets, House Furnishing Goods of every description. Remember that this Sale starts Friday, December 13, at 9 o'clock, and closes on the 23d December. Come early and get what'you want before they are picked over. Don't get left. Craiff-Vcrner Mercantile Company, WAIJLUXA. SOUTH CABOK.XHA. m