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KEOWEE COURIER (ESTABLISHED ism.) Published Every Wednesday Morning. -By Jayne*, sh. lor, smith & Steck. Sub8crlptloD, (LOO Per Annum. Advertising Ilutes Rcusonable. Communications ot 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. All over that number must be paid for at the rate of one cent a word. Cash to accompany manuscript. WA r.ll A M.A. S. C.: WEDNESDAY, DHC. 1?, 1907. TEN PAGES. Hon. D. S. Henderson, of Aiken, has announced his candidacy for the United States Senate in au open let ter to the Democracy of South Caro lina, published in the daily papers on Monday last. The entries 30 far are he present incumbent. A.C. Latimet, O. B. Martin, State Superintendent of Education J. J. Dargan and D. S. Henderson. There are many others who will enter later, but the above four and no more, will furnish an abundance of lively sparring on the hustings next summer. It is evident that the Dem ocratic voters will have an abund ance of good Senatorial timber to work upon, and form and fashion into a I'nited States Senator. Notice to Pensioners. 1 will be at the Court House on each Saturday in January, 1908, to take applications for pensions for 11108. Those already on roll need not attend, as no new application ls required. Tho following are tho rules to gov ern county boards, and persons who cannot come clearly within tho re qv'/ementa will please not make ap plication: By act approved 2 4th day Febru ary, 1906-see Section 1085-a pen sioner ls allowed to certify as a wit ness. Class A. Those who as a result of wounds received in the wai sro phys ically helpless, or who While in such service lot't bo'h anns, or both legs, or are totally blind, whether the re sult of service or not, or who are . isabled by narai" sis and aro unable to ninke a living, and whose income Or his wife's does not exceed $150. This does not include soldiers whose disabilities arise from diseases and causes arising since the war, except those totally blind. Class B. ..Those who have lost one ann or alie leg and whose Income or hls/.fife's does not exceed .?>i50. X'iass C, No. 1. Those soldiers and sailors disabled by wounds received during the war, whose income or his wife's does not exceed $7 5. Class C, No. 2. Thoa? soldiers whose income does not exceed $75, irrespective ot age. Class C, No. 3. Widows of those who lost their lives while in the ser vice of tho State or Confederate States and whose income does not exceed $100. Where a widow of 0 Confederate soldier marries attn the donth of her second husband, shel*., entitled to apply-and draw ft pen sion on account of the service of her first husband, provided she is enti tled under the other provisions ol' the pension law. Such widow must apply tn her own proper name, but at the same time state that she ls asking for a pension as the widow of her dead husband, giving his name, company, reginrent, etc. ("lass C, No. 4. W idows above the age of sixty ?60) years whose in come does not exceed S100, or If not sixty years of age, can receive a pension IT married at close of war. County hoards cannot bo too care ful in those matters of "income" or "physical condition." Physicians are urged to state not only nature of wounds, but disability esull lng t beret'rom. Ho ls a very poor man whose gross Income from labor, rent and other sources does not ex.1 $7 *>. or poor binds, If any, that will not produce this amount gross. Property sufficient to produce $75 In applicant's or his wife's name de bars him. Where soldiers or widows dispose of their property by giving or soiling to their children, they are debarred. Pensioners who move to another State are not entitled to ?? pension. The pension law provides that this lund shall be distributed April 1st; therefore lt ls very Important that you m?il the pension lists, with the approved applications of your coun ty, promptly on tho first Monday In March. Let county hoards act promptly and fairly, giving the State board full information, with complete reports for each county, using pension report for those already on roll, and making S list of those approved 1907. In making reports to the State board, the reports should be signed by each member of the County Pen sion Hoard, who can sign in report, and then list for 1907. Signed: A. W. Jones. Comptroller General, Chairman; 1). lt. Fleiinikin, W. ii. Hardin, Dr. B. M. Lobby, Dr. Wm. Weston. Surgeon. Attest: Miss Kate F. Maher. Pension Clerk. J. W. Holleman, Pension Commissioner, Oconee County. Lat liner's Immigration Kill. Washington. Dec 17. -Senator A. C. Latimer, Of South Carolina, In troduced a bill to amend the Immi gration laws. Ho would prohibit any Illiterate, in lils own language; any who cannot prove good character by official record; more than 50,000 of any one nation; would make a steamship pay in addition to the$100 now required, twice what a diseased immigrant pays for fare, etc., and prohibit any Individual or State, as well as corporation or society, from paying the way of on Immigrant to i his country. FACTS F HOM FAIR PLAY. Teddy Heart* for the Children--Hog Killing '.finie-l.iK ils Nows. Fair Play. Dec. 16.-Spoclal: Ted dy i)i'.irs are all the rage now, and the small boy is looking forward to the coming or Santa Claus with great^ delight, feeling sure he will get a Teddy bear that can sure cry and make as much noise as a real live one, while the baby girl talks Inces santly, from morn till night, of that "dreat big doll Santa will brlug her." May all this happy delusion of who Santa really is be kept in secrecy from their Innocent little minds until time shall reveal the real one. A coming marriage of much Inter est will be solemnized ere the year 190? is gone, when one of our most charming young ladles will be led to Hymen's altar by one of Georgia's staunch young men. Mrs. D. V. Wright Is expected home this week from a visit to her son, S. O. Knox, and family, of Southwest Georgia. Mrs. S. E. Barton will return soon from a visit to relatives at Greenville and Piedmont. Rev. C. L?. McCain will preach at Jones's Chapel on the fifth Sab bath In December at the regular hour. This Is the new pastor's first sermon here, and we should all at tend that day. Miss Ethel Marett visited home folks Saturday and Sunday. This kind of weather makes one feel like butchering those big hogs that have been up so long. What ls better than liver pudding, hogshead cheese, and the best of all, sausage, and spareribs? My how it makes the mouth water to even think cf all these good things, but what about those Christmas cakes, with hen fruit at 3 5 cents and 40 cents per dozen! Not ninny, eh? Karie and Fritz Watson, sons of Hon. J. Belton Watson, of Anderson, Were up bird hunting last week. This was their first bird hunt iu Oconee, and they were very pleasantly sur prised by killing 4 0 or more. Prof. M. C. Barton and family, of Piedmont, are expected to arrive the latter part of next week, and will visit relatives at Fair Play and ? Vest minster during the holidays. There were no services at the Bap tist church last Sabbath, the pastor, Rev. J. B. Herron, being absent. In tho afternoon Dr. J. J. Harrell filled his appointment at the Presbyterian church. Wishing The Courier and its many readers a happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year, 1 bid you adieu,_ A Fiddlers' Convention. (Anuerson Intelligencer.) What about a fiddlers' convention for Anderson? They have held them in Georgia and North Carolina and large crowds have attended and en Joyed the music. When we say fid dlers we mean fiddlers, and not vio linists, these bestarched fellows who cannot hold a fiddle unless they have a shoulder rest. They also call their Instruments "vloleens," with special emphasis on the last syllable, fo. fear that, sonic one should think they had a fiddle. There are two dozen or more fiddlers in the county. Ab beville. Picketts, Oconee and Green ville counties could send over some ot their best players, and there would be a good old time and lots of real tun and enjoyment. What do tho fiddlers have to say about the con vention? (The Courier takes especial plea sure In referring the above to Capt. S. K. Dendy. We would be glad to have his views on the matter.) Xi H ICK TO CREDITORS. Owen Reid el al., v. liena Held, et al. The creditors of Seek Reid, de ceased, will present and prove their claims before me within one month from the date hereof, or be barred. W. O. WHITE, Master. December IS, 1007. .".l-l NOTICE All perst ns having claims against the estate of Aaron Kubanks, de ceased, are hereby notified to pre sent the same, duly attested, to me at my olll?e, at Walhalla C. ii., on or before the I Uh day of January, woS, or be barred. W. O. WHITE, Master for Oconee County, S. C. December 18, 1907. 51-1 Santa Glaus AT NORMAN'S And is ready to distribi old and young. A lai select from in Toys, Glass, Photo Frames Lamps, Books, Albums, We call especial att display of Japanese Chi Intaglio Glassware, Ste also the CELEBRATED COMrV All the above arti? prices to suit the times. NORM/1 RITTER BLOCK, Mr. P. K. Harrison will abo Goods at close prices at our lower a ing, ShooA, Hats, Caps, Glovea, Clo chiefs, Tin, Glass, China, Woodeni Dolla, Wagons, Pi cm ros, Fraruos, J< full of nice things. COMG OUT AND MAlvi? YOUll TAX RETURNS. Thc Auditor's offlce will bo opon from tho 1st day of January, 1908, to the 20th day of February, 1908, for the purpose of receiving returns of PERSONAL PROPERTY 'dr taxa tion in Oconee County, South Caro lina for the year 1908. For the convenience of taxpayers the Auditor or his deputies will also receive returns at the following times and places: Mount Tabor, Wednesday, Jan. 1. Retreat, Thursday, Jan. 2. South Union, Friday, Jan. 3. Fair Play, Saturday, Jan. 4. VV. N. Woolbrlght i, Monday.Jan.6. Friendship, Tuesday, Jan. 7. Tokeena, Wednesday, Jab. 8. Oakway, Thursday, Jan. 9. Westminster, Friday" and Satur day, Jan. 10 and ll. Adams' Crossing, Monday, Jan. 13, from 10 a. m.. to 1.30 p. m. Cherry's, Monday, Jan. 13, from 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. Clemson College, Tuesday, Jan. 14. Newry, Wednesday, Jan. 16. Seneca, Thursday and Friday. Jan. 16 and 17. High Falls, Monday, Jan. 20. Salem, Tuesday, Jan. 21. Little River, Wednesday, Jan. 22. Cheery Hill. Thursday, Jan. 23. Mt. Rest, Friday, Jan. 24. Henry's Store, Saturday, Jan. 25. Cannon's Store, Monday, Jan. 27. M. H. Lee's Store, Tuesday, Jan. 28 Tugaloo Academy, Wednesday, Jan. 29. Madison, Thursday, Jan. 30. Tamassee, Friday, Jan. 31. Richland, Saturday, February 1. Returns will be taken at all places, where the hour is not specified, from 10 o'clock in the morning until 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Please bear this in mind. Every male citizen between the ages of 21 and fiO years, except ex Confederate soldiers and those In capable of earning a support, from being maimed or from other causes, shall be deemed taxable polls. Note all transfers of real estate since making your laut return; from whom acquired or to whom sold. All tax payers are required to give the number of their school district. They are also requested to state whether the property is situated in town or country. It is absolutely necessary to make all returns before the 20th of February. After that date fifty per cent penalty for non-returns is prescribed by law. R. W. GRUBBS, Auditor Oconee County, S. C. MASTER'S SALK.-SUite of South Carolina, County of Oconee.- (In I Court of Common Pleas.)-Thomas E. Aleaxdner, Plaintiff, against Roxy Sloan et al., Defendants.-Pursuant to a decree signed by His Honor Geo. E. Prince, Judge of the Tenth Judi cial Circuit, on the 14th day of De cember, 1907, in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale, to the highest bidder, at public auction, in front of the Court House door, at (Walhalla. S. C., on MONDAY, the 6th day of JANUARY, 1908. between Ithe legal hours of sale, the following I described tract ol' laad: All that certain piece, parcel or tract of land, situate, lying and be ing in thu County of Oconee, am' State aforesaid, on waters of Conne ross Creek, waters of Seneca River, it being all the land which Hes be tween the road leading from the [Coffee Road, near J. N Fitzgerald's, Ito w. B. Whites mill and the Breck enridge line, adjoining lands now of Mia. W. J. Stribling, estate of D. P. Robins, deceased, lands now or for merly known as the Sullivan land, the Dowls land, and others; being I same tract of land sold by Richard Lewis. Master In Equity for Oconee County, S. C.. under decree ot court I in the case of John M. Dowls, plain tiff, against Perry 1?\ King, as ad ministrator of the estate of Join Gentry, deceased, and others, and conveyed by said .Master tv? Miss Su san Hodge, and containing, by plat of re-survey thereof, by Wm, F. Er vIn. D. S, dated 2!itli J lunary, 1886, [sixty-four and 67-100 acres, more I or less, lt being a part of live hun dred acres surveyed for Jesse Cof fee on 3<? of .M.ireh, 1798. Terms of Sale: One-half cash, and balance in one annual install ment, credit portion to bear interest from date of sale, and be secured by bond r?f purchaser and mortgage of the prw.nises. Purchaser to pay extra for papers. W. O. WHITE. Master for Oconee County, S. C. Has Arrived DRUG STORE ite Christmas Goods to 'ge and varied stock to Fancy Goods, China, , Beautiful Pictures, etc. ention to our beautiful na Cut Glass, Austrian :rhng Silver Novelties, [UNITY SILVERWARE. ?les will be sold at low CO., WALHALLA, S. C. >w you the biggest assortment of tore next to the post omeo. Cloth aks, Jackets, Belts, Ties, Ifwalker vaio, Fruits, Nuts, Candies, Toys, >welry, etc. Our 10-oent counter is THIS TRADE-MARK IS AN EMBLEM OF FAITH. IT GUARANTEES f TO YOU THAT 'THE MAKERS OF BUCK'S STOVES AND RANGES HOLD THEMSELVES RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR WARES. IT MEANS THAT THE MAKERS ARE PROUD OF THEIR GOOD HANDI WORK AND PUT THEIR STAMP OF APPROVAL UPON IT. WHEN YOU BUY A BUCK'S STOVE OR RANGE YOU BUY SATISFACTION. LET US SHOW YOU THE LINE. , SENECA HARDWARE COMPANY. mWv ii?i?wwiiiiiiitiiw?/>iiinwiiw?wwii mu? <g^niiMiiiiiiii^i?iiw?wwtiiwiwWM^iiwiiw<uij If you contemplate Building a HOME, BARN, or doing any Repair Work it means "DOLLARS" saved for yon by getting in touch -with us. WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR WINDOWS, DOORS, BLINDS, PAINTS, LEAD AND OIL, LIME AND CEMENT. Just Received One Car (400) Kegs Wire and Cut Nails; Send or Bring us Specifications for your "BUILDING MATERIAL." f WE FURNISH OTHERS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTIES. WE CAN FURNISH YOU IF YOU WILL ONLY GIVE US A TRIAL. OUR PRICES ARE RIGHT. We have a Car of Stoves, the 'GOOD KIND" WE ARE OFFERING CHEAP. Don't miss seeing them when in Town. MATHESON HARDWARE CO, WESTMINSTER, S. Cf i Our New Goods for FALL AND WINTER ARE OOIVEXISO IIV DAILY AND O'UJR. ?TOOK WILL SOON BE COMPLETE. We have constantly in mind tho fact that people want GOOD QUALITY IN EVERY THING. Wo have bought what y<>u want and need. In order to suit EVERYBODY wo have .1 VARIETY of EVERY KIND of GOODS and we take pleasure- in SHOWING YOU THROUGH OUR LINES. DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS.-Wo have a large line of DRESS GOODS OF ALL KINDS, for SUITS, SHIRT WAISTS. We cun show you the Prettiest Patterns in the NewoM Kinds of DOMESTICS, Sheet ing, Drilling, Plaids, Bleeching, CIIFWIOTS, CHAMBRAYS, JEANS, CALICOS. IN FACT, ANYTHING IN CLOTH, RIBBONS, LACKS ANO EMLKOIDKHIKS ; ANYTHING AND KVRKYTHING IN NOTIONS. SHOES-We have put in a complete line of tho Celebrated BROWN'S STAR (Five Star) White _House Shoes for Men and Ladies, ?nd BUSTER BROWN for the Children. -Bedsteads from $2.25 up. Bureaus *'.50 up. Washstands ?2 up. Bed Springs, Mattresses and most anything in FURNITURE. Our line of GROCERIES is complete and fresh. COOKING OIL, RED TOP HAMS AND CRACKER JACK COFFEE ALWAYS ON HAND. WALHALLA, S. C. CARTER HARDWARE COMPANY MAKE A BID FOR YOUR PATRONAGE AND ARE OFFERING GOOD, GUARANTEED ?Sewing Machines for $1.5 and up. They also have a carload of COOKING STOVES that they are selling at the old price before the advanoe. They have a com pote lino of the celebrated1 IRON KING STOVES at right prices. They have the largest stook of TURN PLOWS they ever carried and bought, before the advance, so if you want to save money on an AVERY, KENTUCKY, LYNCHBURG or OLIVER CHILLED, see them before you buy. CUTAWAY and SOLU DISK HAR ROWS, different kinds and sizes. Also a complete line of HARDWARE, CARPENTERS' TOOLS, BLACKSMITHS' TOOLS and BUILDERS' HARDWARE, at righi prices. Carter Hardware Company, WALHALLA, S. <J. A GOOD STOCK OP THE AMERICAN FIELD FENCING AT THE OLD PRICE.