Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Over 90 ot the business < done with checks ot oredit. There for thlB, else why slneBs be done this There are ve reasons why should have 1 count. It yo roady In the class come 1 show you whj be. New li. ot P. Officers. At the regular con vent im. of Wal halla Lodge, No. 67, Knights of Pyth ias, held on Monday evening, the fol lowing officers were elected for the ensuing term: Chancellor Commander-Dr. B. P. Sloan. Vice Chancellor-Dr. G. C. Probst. Prelate-Rev.v. C. Yongue. Master of Work-J. R. Hughs. Keeper of Records and Seal-P. A. H. Schroder. Master of Exchequer-J. A. Steck. Mast-n of Finance-G. K. Maxwell. Master at-Arms-D. A. Smith. Tuner Guard-C. R. Kouchins. Outer Guard-Geo. Seaborn. Trustee (3 years)-Dr. J. W. Bell. Lodge Deputy-J. W. Shelor. Organists-B. S. Look and R. W. 1 Grubbs. The new officers will be installed next Monday night. All members are invited.to be present. A Higher Health Level. "I have reached a higher health level since I began using Dr. King's New Life Pills." writes Jacob Spring er, of West franklin, Maine. "They keep my stomach, liver and .bowels working just right." If these pills disappoint you on trial, money will be refunded at all drug stores. 25c. Free Tobacco Seed. There will be no .general distribu tion of tobacco seed by the Depart ment of Agriculture this year. A few seed have been placed at the dis posal of Congressman Aiken, which will be furnished to persons only on application. If you desire a package, drop Mr. Aiken a card. Farmers' Union Meeting. Bounty Land Union will meet on the first Saturday in January at 10 o'clock a. m. All members are ur gently requested to be present, as*! there id some very Important business to come before the union-something that every member is Interested in; also delegates to elect to the county meeting. Don't fail to come. A. H. Ellison, President. R. Wright, Secretary. ^ ?* Miss Amanda Wright Dc?d. (Anderson Mall, 26th.) Miss Amanda Wright, aged 74 years, died at her home near Port man Shoals, yesterday afternoon. The. funeral services were held by Rev. Wi H. Frazer, pastor of the first Pres byterian church, this afternoon, and Intermeut was made in Silver Brook cemetery. The deceased was ah aunt of James and Will McCauley and Prof. Henry H. McCarley. The Puro Food Law. Secretary Wilson says: "One of the objects of the law ls to inform tho consumer of the presence of certain, harmful drugs in medicines." The law requires that the amount of chlo roform, opium, morphine, and other habit-forming drugs be stated on the label of each bottle. The manufac ture ra of Chamberlain's Cough Rem edy have always clalinod that their remedy did not contain any of these drugs, and the truth of this claim is ? now fully proven, as no mention of thom ls made on tho label. This remedy is not only one of tho safest, but one of the be&t in use for coughs and colds. Its VP' e has been proven beyond question during the many years lt has been In general use. For sale by J. W. Boll, Walhalla; W. J. Lunney, Seneca. Cnntrell-Alexniuler. A very pretty home wedding took place December 25, 1907, at the resi dence of the bride's father, Staten Cantrell, near Cheohee, when John Alexander, of Jackson county, North Carolina, led Miss Minerva Cantrell into the hall, and they were married by Rev. J. B. Colley. Thoy were greeted by hosts of friends with well wishes, and all were Invited into the dining room, where the table wat> spread with an abundance of nice things. The young couple will 1'koly make their home in North Carolina. A Happy Christmas. Ccmeross, Doc. 26.-Editors Cou rier: Please allow me space to thank those who so kindly remembered me Christmas day. Christmas morning Mrs. Effie Jafferson persented mo with a nice box of presents. The following ls a Hst ot those who con tributed to tho box: Mrs. Effie Jaf ferson, Mrs. Adair, Prof. J. H. Can trell, Burt McLain, Mrs. A. C. Bur ton, Grover Leathers, Myrtle and Za die Hesso, Mrs. Jim Abbott. I also thank the good people of Conneross for the kind assistance and sympa thy shown my parents during my ill ness. May* the good Shepherd be their guido. Annie Entrekln. Rank Foolishness. "When attacked by a cough or a cold, or when your throat ls sore, it is rank foolishness to take any other medicine than Dr. King's New Dis covery," savB C. O. Eldridge, of Em itir?, On. "I have used New Discov ery seven yoars and I know lt is the host romedy on earth for coughs and colds, croup, and all throat and lung trou bios. My ohlldren are subject to croup, but New Discovery quickly cures every attack." Known tho world over ns tho king of throat and lung remedies. Sold under n guar antee at all druggists. Ruc. and $1. Trial bottlo froo. )t tuls country ls or other evidences muflt be a reason would so much bu i way? ry many good every one ? ebecklng ac u are not al 90 per cent n and let us f you ought to ?-rr REV. J. J. NEVILLE DEAR. An Old and Honored! 3Ilnister Has Passed Away. (Anderson Mail, 26th.) Rev. J. J. Neville Is dead. The end came quietly yesterday afternoon about 2.40 o'clock. Mr. Neville was strick.en.wUh some I uranie trouble at i o'clock Tuesday morning. His aged wife heard him breathing heavily and attempted to awake him. Being unable to arouse him Bhe summoned a physician at once, who, with other doctors, at tended him until life departed. He remained unconscious until the end!'! " Mr. Neville is survived by his aged wife, who was Miss Jane M. Sharp, a native of Anderson county. They have\no children. Mr. Neville was born In Charles ton on May 1st, 1837, and was, there fore, about 70 years old. His life was one which can be followed as an example by all. He was one of the purest men that ever lived, and had not one enemy in this great world. He, during" his life time, did an estimable amount ot good, which will ever Jive after him. During his active service in the Methodist conference, he was consid ered one of the strongest members. He served many charges, and was well known throughout the State. Stomach Trouble Cured. If you have any trouble with your stomach you should take Chamber lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. J. P. Klote, of Edina, Mo., says: "I have used a' groat -many different medicines for stomach trouble, but And Chamberlain's Stomach and Liv er Tablets more beneficial than any other remedy I ever Used." For sale by J. W. Bell, Walhalla; W. J. Lun ney, Seneca. Fairview Union. The Fairview Union will meet at Fairview school house Saturday, Jan uary 4th, at 2 o'clock. All members who expect to do business with the union are requested to be present at this meeting. . W. F.. Miller; President." W. H. Corn, Secretary. A Cure for Misery. "I have found a cure for the mis ery malaria poison produces," says R. M. James, of Louellen, S. C. "It't called Electric Bitters, and comes in 50-cent bottles. It breaks up a case of chills or bilious attack in almost no time; and it puts yellow jaundice clean out of commission." This great tonic medicine and blood purifier gives quick relief In all stomach, liver and kidney complaints and the mis ery of lame back. Sold under guai antee by all druggists. Comp Cherry, W. O. W. Seneca, Dec. 31.-To the Wood men of the World: Sovereigns of Camp Cherry, No. 225, will pleaso take notice thnt our regular monthly meeting will he held on the second Tuesday night In January, instead of the first Tuesday night as hereto fore. This is because some members who are to be installed as officers cannot be present on the first Tues day night. We are making an ef fort io secure a prominent Woodman present on the second Tuesday night, to meet with us and take charge of the installation service. We urge every member of Camp Cherry to be present. The ceremony will take place In the Masonic Hall at 8 p. m. Yours fraternally, Jas. H. Burgess, Clerk. Lnmc Shoulder Cured. Lime shoulder is usually caused by rheumatism of the muscles and quickly yields to a few applications of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Mrs. F. H. McElwee, of Boistown, New Brunswick, writes: . "Having ,heeii troubled for some time with a pain in my left shoulder, I decided to give Chamberlain's Pain Balm - a trial, with the result that I got prompt re lief." For sale by J. W. Bell, Wal halla; W. J. Lunney, Seneca. Meeting of Oakway Union. Westminster, DeC. 31.-The regu lar meeting of Oakway Farmers' un ion will he held in the Grange Hali, at Oakway, on January 11th, at 2 p. m. Every member ls urged to be present and bring dues for tho first quarter of 1908, so tnat we can send delegates to tho. State meeting In Columbia on January 22. Be ?ure to come. W. H. Cole, Secretary. Odd Follow Officers. Last night Oconee Lodgo, I. O. O. F., elected the'following officers for thc ensuing term: Noble Grand-J. C. MQSS. Vice Grand-D. A. Smith. Recording Secretary-A. Gerber. Financial Secretary-W. B, Loehr, Treasurer-J. W. Lee. Fa,st Grand Master C. R. D. Burns will Install the new officers on next Tuesday evening, at which time the appointive offices will be filled. .Bwionptua wow; BJJIB -W . )*.?n pu? 'tuonjwxl V "i ?mao? tu AtiA\ m.. ., pu? ?DUO ")? OCONKE FARMERS' UNION ;\'ox?, Meeting of County Union jto be Htld ut Oukway, January 17-18. Westminster, Deo. 30.-At the last county meeting of the Farmers' Un ion of Coonee County, the next meet ing for the County Union was fixed for January 17th and 18th, 1908, at Oakway. All local unions will take notice of the dateB and meet some time previous to elect delegates to represent them In the county meet ing. Every member ls urged to come to this meeting, whether delegate or not. OUr reprsontatlveswlll be h*}ck from the National .Convention at Memphis, Tenn., and will bring tid ings that will thrill the heart of every loyal mi Ion man, and make every half-hearted man a staunch be liever and enthusiastic worker in tue cause.. You only need to attend one meeting to And out that there i? something doing for you. If yo'* will attend this meeting we will never have to urge you again to come, for von can't be kei t away after you get interested. Our State, Union is called to meet In Columbia, January ?2d, 1908, by National President C. S. Barrett, to organize.e. State Union and adopt a State const ito (ion. '. We jieed (/ur very best talent to-represent us In this meeting at Columbia. ? These repre sentatives will-bp elected at the coun ty'meeting at Oakway,. We are expecting Bro. J. C. Strib ..Rng. of Pendleton, to-be with us. Le is thoroughly ap on uri'on affairs and wil' have much to tell that will he of great Value to us ?ll. . Get together at your locals, talk up the union in terest, pay up your dues, get the pass word, and urge all your bro? h mn to meet you at Oakway January l 7 and 18. J B. H?rde, president. A.-.N. Prie mrd, Sec'y-Treas.. Ring's Little Liver Pills wake up lazy livers clean the system and clear the skin. Try thom foi bilious ness and sick headache. Price 25c. Sold by J. W. Bell, Walhalla; W. J. Lunney, Seneca. _ Editor Meets with Painful Accident^] (Anderson Intelligencer, 24th.) George E. Clark, editor of the Bel ton Times, met with a very painful; accident Saturday afternoon while at-' work getting out his paper. He was. stooping down to adjust.some part of tho machinery about the press) when hin light hand was caught be tween ?wo cog wheels, nnd hefore he could release himself his hand and forearm wore drawn in and the flesh and muscles badly lacerated and ground to a pulp. Every effort will be .resorted to to save the hand, but the probability ls that amputation will be necessary. CASTOR IA For Infant? and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature ' DELAYED FAIR PLAY DOTS. School Closed with Extensive Pro gram-People Coming and Going. F?ir Play, Dec. 23.--Special: ..Pa tience, ^little woman; your opportu nity for timely speech ls fast ap proaching on the wings of the New Year, when only one of two parties equally Interested shall venture to broaoh the subject of the most Im portant contract ever made In the world, for 1908 will be Leap Year. School at this place suspended work for the holidays on Friday af ternoon, closing with a Christmas tree for the children. A most unique plan of distributing the gifts was gotten up by the teachers, Misses Sheldon and Thompson. The presents were numbered corresponding to the names on the roll book, and wer? written on slips of paper, which wer? placed in a hat., well shuffled, and passed to each pupil, who drew number with which their gifts were labeled. Consequently no child knew the donor. C. D. Marett, Wallace Glymph, Luther Marett and Laurens Sheldon distributed the gifts froni tho tree to Sautu Claus, who was wisely Impersonated hy Willie Whit worth. After the gifts were all dis tributed, the tethers treated the children to nice candy, which was quickly and comically passed arouu< by Santa Claus. This closed seven weeks of the Fair Play High school, which will resume work December 30th. We wish for teachers and pu pils a bright opening for the New Year. The college boys and girls have returned to spend the holidays with loving mot hers and fathers, who are always ready to receive their loved ones with open arms, giving them a hearty welcome home. Clinton Harris, of the Citadel, has arrived to spend two weeks with homefolks. Misses Pearl Marett, a student of the Greenville Female College, and Loulso Sheldon, of the College for Women, also came in Friday to he among tho happy number of merry makers for the Yuletide. Miss Anna Marett visited relatives at Westminster laBt Friday. Mrs. D. H. Harris ls visiting her sister, Miss Dollie Knox P'*of. M. C. Barton and mother ar rived Saturday evening. John Callahan, of Cross Roads, was among relatives here Sunday. G. C. Robinson, of Knoxville, Ten nessee, stopped over Sunday In our town with a drove of horses and mules. Miss Emily Compton closed her school at Return Friday night with public exorcises, and has returned home for Christmas. Belton Marett and Miss Ethel Mar ett, pupls of the Westminster Grad ed Schools, are at home to spend the holidays. The Woodmen of the World are planning to give an oyster supper on the last day of the year, which we t rust will be as enjoyable as the one given last year. Let's make it so. AUCT SALE Residence Lots. On MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 1908, Beginning at 2 P.M. W/o-N-UouW* ?oHovx VVUll. Vt-Lia, g S? J Crt?V ?4 ll Vt rr tit ( e g i i rf, iffff n mi a I i lt F lue T y ?m >4> ~rmr ? ra?. TTT T77T TTT Trrr 19 4 .s 4 I will sell Twenty-Four Residence Lots, located on what ie Known as "Faculty H ill,9'situ at ed between John and Spring Street?, being five minutes' walR of Court House, Graded (School, Depot and Business Section of the Town of Walhalla. The opportunity offered to those desiring well-located homes, conveniently situ? ated, was, and never will he better. Now is your chance, young man, to buy a lot on EASY TERMS, build a home and stop your RENT. DEEDS WILL BE MADE TO WHITE PEOPLE ONLY The ??Lots offered, as can be seen from plat, are large and commodious. TERMS : One-third cash, balance in one and t^-o years, with Bond and Mortgage at eight per cent, br all cash as purchaser may desire. DON'T FORGET THE DAY AND HOUR. JAMES H. DARBY Office : Peoples' Bank. REAL ESTATE BROKER, WALHALLA, S. C. 9 Auctioneer : R. E. FOSTER. Killed While Playing Santa Clous. Pittsburg, Pa., Dec. 26.-Jackson Stillri, r>0 years old, of Weat Eliza beth, near here, whilo stealthily try ing to escape the eye sof the young er members of tho family aud hide Christmas presents, fell down stairs last night and broke his neck. WANTE Tim's Pills FOR TORPID LIVER. A torpid Uvcr derange? the whole system, ead produce? SICK HEADACHE,--. Dyspepsia, Costiveness, Rhetir matism, Sallow Skin and Piles. There is no netter remedy-forthese , common dise* J than DR TUTT S LIVER PILLS, M a trial will prove. Take No Substitute. 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 $6.50, and if not satisfied return the Machine and get your money. IP NOT A CUSTOMER TRY ME. W^BN IN SENECA CALL ON J. W. BYRD.