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KEG WEE COURIER (ESTABLISHED 1849.) Published Every Wednesday Morning. -By Jaynes, Slielor, Smith & Steck. Subscription, 91.00 Per Annum. Advertising Rates Reasonable. Communications or 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. WALHALLA, 8. 0~ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 1008. VALEDICTORY. J hereby announce my withdrawal from the Keowee Courier. It ia not .without regret that I take this step, but the demands of a heavy law prac tice and other business matters, ren der lt Imperative. For somo time past I have found it impossible to give the paper the timo and atten tion required of an editor. For the last several years most of the edito rial writing has been done by our junior associate, J. A. Steck, and for many of his best articles I have re ceived credit. Mullum lu parvo ls an epitome of his writing. Hy nature and training, he ls well' qualified for the discharge of the duties which he now formally assumes. I esteem lt a privilege to have been connected with The Courier for nine teen yenrs. On April 1st, 1889, 1 purchnsed from tho estate of the late Wm. C. Keith an one-third Interest In the paper, my associates then be ing Col. R. A. Thompson and the late D. A. Smith. On tho first day of April, 1898, Col. Thompson sold his interest to J. W. Shelor, Esq., and on the same dato the firm of Jaynes, Shelor, Smith & Steck was formed. This partnership continued until the 18th day of September, 1907, when It was dissolved by the death of our lamented brother, D. A. Smith, who bau served faithfully and well as pub lisher for thirty-one yeurs. The ne cessity of a reorganization having thus arisen, 1 have availed myself of the opportunity of retiring. Accord ingly on the first day of April, 1908, 1 sold my interest to J. A. Steck. In taking my leave, 1 desire to re turn thanks to many friends and jtatrons for support and co-operation. The paper ls what lt ls to-day be cause of your help, lt has been our endeavor to glve the people of Oco nee county a journal worthy of their support, and to make lt a flt repre sentative of a worthy constituency. Tile publication of a newspaper re quires unceasing toil and constant expense. Few recognize or realize the task of a publisher, even though lt be of a weekly paper. Hut fidelity to duty has Its reward, and the edi tor and publisher finds his reward In the satisfaction of serving others. I bespenk for the new manage ment a continuation of the support of a fair-minded and generous pub lic. Oconee ls fast becoming one of the best counties In the State. Its prosperity along all lines ls built upon a firm foundation. 1 predict that the Keowee Courier will con tinue to he a power for good. At .mme and abroad it bas long been regarded as one of the best weekly newspapers In the State. Such lt has been and will he, because its patrons are among the best people in the State. To my brethren of the Fourth Es tate: lt Is hard to bid you adieu. On many occasions my heart has been made to rejoice because of your fraternal greetings. The editors of South Carolina are a noble and gen erous set of men. It can be said of them as a class, "They wear no man's collar." lt ls their mission to ?tuite evil in places high and low aiike, and to their praise he lt said, they are faithful. Our press ls not renal, and Cod forbid that lt ever : lu.nid be. lt is a trite saying that "A free press is tho palladium of liberty," but lt ls true all the same. While the editor must cry aloud and spare not, and fln> evil wherever found, lt is move often his pleasing duty to become an advocate of vir tue, both public am.' private. His calling ls high, and should not he lightly assumed. H. Un1 discharge of his duty, he must lose sight of self, ind give his best thought to the pub lic good. A high ideal has been our aim, lowe vcr far below bas been our at tainment. Whatever mistakes may An ve been made, were of the head *<vd not of the heart. Wishing Thc Courier and Hs management, and the people whom they serve, continued success and prosperity, I relinquish :ihe tripod for occupancy by another. Respectfully, R. T. Jaynes. WELCOME TO PRESBYTERY. During next week the people of Walhalla will have in their midst an assemblage of prominent Presbyte Han ministers and laymen, the occa ?lon being the meeting of So J th Car olbin Presbytery. The spring meet ingg of this body bring together about sixty delegates frons the churches of the upper part of tho State. Thore will be three sessions dally, the exact, hours not having been previously arranged. Tue open, lng nervine will be held next Tuesday night, and Presbytery will be in ses sion for several days. It is an honor and privilege to en tertain this body of Christian work ers, and wo Join with every citizen of Walhalla lu extending to them a most oordla* welcome to our town and humed. CLEMSON STANDS 1 HIM. Thore are aching hearts all over South Carolin*) tc day. In many homos there are young men with sad hearts and bowed heads, and parents whose hearts bear a weight that not one of the young mon can know or even guess, nor can they lift the weight. If we could but see ahead and re alize what resulta nifty'follow, folly, how differently would our lives be shaped! Four hundred thoughtless, gay, boyish boys, full of life, vigor and fun, decided to defy authority at Clemson College for an "April Fool" lark. The transgression was not a malicious one, but a thought less flying In the face of authority, and therein lay the gravity of the offence. It brought those in author ity face to face with this question, Shall we rule the student body or Khali the student body carry tho day with a high hand, and set at naught the whole purpose of the Institution? The authorities have rightly taken a firm stand, and by their one act of firmness, administered with a full showing of love and sympathy, they have taught not only the four hun dred who disregarded the rules, but every student of the college now, and future students, that they are sub ject to strict discipline, and that for every violation of rules sure punish ment will follow. It was hard for the four hundred, and we doubt not that lt was harder for those few men who snt and deliberated on what should be done. No other course could have been followed. Had. the discipline com mittee weakened, all authority would have been lost, and Clemson would have suffered a blow from which lt would not have recovered In years. There ls a point where the regularly constituted authority, no matter what tho sphere, clashes with its subjects, and when that point ls reached an end has come. If those in authority stand firm, there ls an I end of transgression; if they weaken, their power is at an end. The Clemson authorities have act ed wisely and well, and henceforth the institution will be the better for this folly ot' last all fool's day. "Jeff Davis says he was attacked from the rear, but the dispatches say the bruises are on his face."-Ander son .Mail. Two-faced, by gum! ***** The freshmen of Wofford and the fresh girls of Converse also did fool ish things last Wednesday. Strange how April first always effects some people. Case of one fool makes many, We presume. ***** The fact that counterfeit twenty dollar bills have been discovered to he in circulation in money centers ls not worrying a great many people. lt would be a rest to most people's eyes to get a glimpse of even a $20 counterfeit. ***** The Greenville Sun, a new after noon daily, has been forced to sus pend publication on account of finan cial troubles. The Sun shone bright ly over its local field for the space of some six weeks, and we miss lt from our office. We trust the Sun ls only behind a cloud, and that lt may shine forth again. ***** We are informed-not authorita tively, however-that after next Sun day the trains now arriving In Wal halla at 2 o'clock p. m., and leaving at fj.lS p. m., will be annulled. About three-tourths of one second after that happens, the people of Wal halla, upon whose backs that will be the last straw, will kick over the traces and smash a dash board. Watch! "One Touch of Nature Makes tho Whole World Kin." When a rooster finds a big fat worm he calls all the hens In the farm yard to eenie and share lt. A similar trait of human nature ls to be observed when a man discovers something exceptionally good-ho wants all his friends and neighbors to share the benefits of his discov ery. This is the louoh of nature that makes the whole world kin. This explains why people who have been cured by Chamberlain's Cough Rem edy write letters to the manufactu rers for publication, that others sim* I: .viy ailing may also use lt and ob tain relief. Behind every one of these letters ls a warp' hearted wish of the writer to be of use to some one else. This remedy is for sale by J. W. Roll, Walhalla; W. J. Lunney, Seneca. Taber Items. Taber, April 6.-Special: The farmers tn this section have been making good use of the pretty wei ther we have had. There was no preaching at Naza reth Sunday on account of rain. Rev, C. D. Mann will preach at Nazareth on the fourth Sunday in April at ll o'clock. All who will are requested to come to Nazareth next Sunday morning, April 12th, at 10 o'clock, In order to organize a Sunday school. Miss Viola King and brother8neut Saturday and Sunday with relatives lu this community. W. P. Teal and fatrdly, of West minster, are visiting Mr. anf> .Mrs. hi. u. Slut-loton. Mi's. E. L. Turpin ls vi^ry lil at this writing. We hope she will rapidly Improve. X. Y. Z. Seneca Library Association. Remember the annual meeting of the Library Association on Friday evening, 10th instaui. at the resi dence of Mrs. Wm. Lowry, AND BB PRESENT. Meeting will be called to order at 8 o'clock. The special ob ject of this meeting is to hear report s from officers and to elect officers for next year. Some delightful music, by the courtesy of our local talent, will be interspersed with the busi ness features. Jas. H. Burgess, President. A Twenty-Year Sentence. "I have Just completed a twenty year health sentence, Imposed by Bucklen's Arnica Salve, which cured me of bleeding piles Just twenty years, ago," writes O. S. Woolever, of LeRaysvllle, N. Y. Bucklen's Ar nica Salve heals the worst sores, boils, burns, wounds and cuts in the shortest time. 25c. at all druggists. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICE TO TEACHERS. The next Teachers' Examination will be held in the Walhalla Court House on Friday, May 15th, 1908. The examination will be opened at 9 a. m. and will close as soon after 5 p. m. as the nature of the work will allow. No certificates will be given to any who will not be governed by the rules of the examination. Very respectfully, C. L. CRAIG, County Superintendent of Education. April 8, 1908. 15-20 NOTICE! FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN One House and Lot In Walhalla known as the John Keeso house, near the Court House; also one va cant lot, joining above. Will sell as a whole or separately. Easy terms. Call on or nddress D. I. M ULK ICY, Westminster, S. C. April 8, 1908. 15-18 WANTED.-Second-hand bags and burlap; any kind, any quantity, any where; we pay freight. Richmond Bag Co., Richmond, Va. 24 SHERIFF'S SALES. By virtue of executions to me di rected by W. J. Schroder, Treasurer of Oconee County, South Carolina, I will sell, to the highest bidder, at Walhalla Court House, on salesday In MAY next, being the 4th day of the month, the following lots of land for taxes, to wit: Two lots in the town o' Walhalla, belonging to J. A. Erwin, adjoining lots of W. F. Hughes and others. One lot in the town of Westmin ster, belonging to Berry Sanders, ad joining lots of Ike Woods and others. Terms: CASH. Purchasers to pay extra for deeds. W. M. KAY, Sheriff Oconee County. April S, 1908._15-18 SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE. By virtue of an execution to me directed in the case of John D. Ver tier ot al., against Nancy Emiline King et al.. I will sell, to the highest bidder, at public auction, In front o? the Court House door, in Walhalla, S. C., on MONDAY, the 4th day of ? MAY, 1908, within the legal ho"is I of sale, the life estate of the Defend ant Nancy Emiline King in all that certain piece, parcel or tract of land, situate, lying and being In the Coun ty of Oconee, In the State of South Carolina, adjoining lands of T. IN. Hall, John Collins, Southern Wood land Company and others, containing eight hundred acres, more or less, and being the tract of land known as the William King homestead place. Levied on as the property of Nancy Emiline King. Terms: CASH. W. M. KAY, Sheriff Oconee County, S. C. April 8, 1908._15-lb SUMMONS FOR RELIEF. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF OCONEE. Summons fo- Relief-(Complaint Served. ) E. L. Rogers, Plaintiff, against J, W. Todd, Defendant. To the Defendant Above Named: You aro hereby summoned and re quired to answer the complaint in this action, of which a copy ls here with serveu upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said com plaint on the subscribers, at their offlc?, on the Public Square, at Wal halla C. H., South Carolina, within twenty days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fall to answer the com plaint within the timo aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to tho Court for the relief demanded In the complaint. Dated this ?id day of April. 1908. (Seal) C. R. D. BURNS, C. C. P. STRIBLING & DENDY, Plaintiff's Attorneys. April 8, 1908. lr'-20_ " WANT TO MAKE MONEY ? If you ar? a farmer, and wish to make money by raising cotton, lt will pay you to plant. FLEMING'S IMPROVED. I have planted this va riety of cotton for two years, mak ing two bales to the acre on my best land, and one bale on my ordinary land. You will find three stalks of this cotton at The Courier office, taken from the field, that did not re ceive any extra fertilizer or cultiva tion, but are only a fair sample of the cotton, with over 200 matured bolls to the three stalks. This ls the cotton to plant for a yield and to swell your pocket book. I have one hundred bushels of this seed to offer to farmers who wish to make from one to two bales to the acre, for I have done lt for two years. Prlco, $1.00 per bushel. J. II. BARNETT, (15) Westminster, S._C._ BLACK SPANISH JACK. I have a full-blood Spanish Jack, 4% years old at my ctab!??: one mlle South of Walhalla. Will stand for :;eason. Rate for service $7.50. Call and seo him. CHARLES BURNSIDE. lOtf Walhalla, 8. C., Route 1. Shoes, Shoes, Shoes. /_ We Have all the new Styles and Lasts in ?SHOKS, and invite your inspection be fore malting your purchase ELSE WHERE. MOSS & ANSEL, Cement Front, Walhalla, South Carolina. CARTER Want Your Trade. wirara Call in. and seo us and make arrangements for your Supplies and Guano. We aro also the Leading Buggy and Wagon Dealers in Oconee County. We have a complete Stock of the Celebrated Corbett Buggies and Birdsell Wagons. The very best on the market. See us and save money. Carter & Company. P. S.:. A few good Mules and Horses to sell at prices to suit the times. *** AreYouBuilding? If you contemplate Building a HOME, BARN, or doing any Repair Work it means "DOLLARS" saved for you "by getting in touch ^ith 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." 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, H. O. DON'T FORGET TO PREPARE YOUR LAND FOR THE NEXT CROP.. WE HAVE A LARGE LINE OF TURN PLOWS, DISC PLOWS, CUTAWAY AND DISC HARROWS, CORN STALK CHOPPERS AND OTHER IMPROVED TOOLS THAT YOU NEED TO MAKE MONEY WITH. COME AND SEE US. CARTER HARDWARE COMPANY.