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It Isn't; Man Behii You want to gua the vaults behtnc you can rely on '. always dt your ? in-lt coats you i Bank of Walha! CAMPAIGN IS HARD TO OPEN. ach Candidate Waiting for the Other to Start the Ball. There ls no question whatever but that there ls plenty of young fruit on the political plum ree, and it is equally certain that lhere will be lots of little fellows under the trees this summer trying to shake the plums down into their own laps. It seems to be the impression, however, that to even get under the trees be fore the fruit is entirely past dan ger from a late frost is bad luck. Occasionally one ot "the boys" will slip out to a tree, when he thinks no one else ls around, pinch off a leaf or fondle one of the little plums, but If a twig snaps or the dried ?leaves on the ground rustle, he darts back under cover, and then the next fellow he meets gets the benoflt of the unwinding of a yarn about some other fellow having been noticed monkeying with the new crop of llt tjfi) plums that are not yet out of (Wager-and, of course, that Isn't just exactly right. A fellow ought by all means to come out boldly, grab the tree by the trunk, give lt a vigorous shake, and If he fails to catch any of the loose green fult, then he ought to step out from un der and say openly that he's going to shake the tree when the fruit ls really ripe, or else quit the business altogether and let somebody who knows the art of shaking trees do the shake act. .. Not a man so far has shaken the tre-a where anybody could see or hear him, and as a consequence all the plum hunters are lying low for fear that they will attraot the attention of some fellow who otherwise might not notice the late blossoms and early fruit. If attention were called to the trees this thoughtless fellow might get under the tree out of curi osity, and one of those busy little bees that always haunt the plum trees might drop down and get Into his bonnet and begin to buzz. And whenever one of theed political plum tree bees begins to buzz tho jig's up. However, somebody's got to shake the tree first, and that one sopiebody had Jun (Kl Veli come out in the open and grab a tree. It is hardly probable that all the fruit will tum ble down In a heap on one man. so after all there is no great danger !n being first. After each fellow gets his pockets full of plumb-or thinks he has them full-then the race begins, and lt has been Intimated that tho course will be over a wet track, and that conse quently there ls a possibility of some mud, which may be splashed up from the flying hoofs of the beasts; or, as has always been the case, one of tho jockeys, If he gets well In the lead, may stop long enough to grab a handful of mud to hurl at his pur suer. This ls not at all nice, how ever, ajid lt ls to be hoped that all the mud on the track will he quickly dried. Tho mud-sllnger generally gets his eyes full before the end of the race anyway, so really what's the use ;' For Constipation. L. H. Farnham, a prominent drug gist of Spirit Lake, Iowa, says: "Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are certainly the best thing on tho market for constipation." Give these tablets a trial. You are certain to find them agreeable and pleasant In effoct." Price 25 cents. Samples free. For sale by J. W. Boll, Walhalla; W. J. Lunney,Seneca Death of R. 1). Talley. Little River, April 6.-Special L G. Lusk has erected a tenant house on his place. It ls occupied by Tolvin Alexander and family. Mr. Alexander's children, who have been very sick, are better at this time. John M. Holden made a business trip to North Carolina a few days ago. He brotight back a pair of nice mule colts. A. L. McAllster, of West Union, made a business trip to this section a few days ago. Mrs. Mary E. Holden is spending n while with her son, William Hol den, on Keowee river. Lawrence Owens and family, of Westminster, have been visiting rel atives and friends In this section for a few days. Miss Kate Lusk has returned home, after teaching for somo time nt Cateechee. Elisha Alexander bas returned home from sohool in North Carolina. Alonzo Chapman has a smile all over his face. He has one more boy at his house. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Orant have a new boarder at their house. It ls a girl. The sad news of the death of R. D. Talley, of Jocassee, roached this section a short time back. This was a shock to bis relatives and friends, ns he had been seriously sick but a short while. He was one of the lead ing men of his section, well beloved and highly respected by all who knew him. He was one of the foun ders of Mt. Carmel Baptist church, where he took an active part In working for the Master's causo up to the time of his death. The remains were laid to rest In the Churchyard nt Mt. Carmel after appropriate fune ral services. P. nd the Gun rd your money, but I our doors, where having your money ommand. Bring it Kithing for storage. Walhalla, la, S. C. I MISS VERNER ENTERTAINS. Gatliering in Honor of Mis Anna Terliune, of New 'ersey. When one ls inviteu to MISB Ver nor's he will do everything possible to accept, for an Invitation from her is a guarantee that every' moment spent at her hospitable home will be well worth remembering. So no wonder the opportunity offered last Wednesday evening, April 1st, was so eagerly seized by those to whom t ho had said she would be "at home," 1 although there was considerable speculation as to what she might have in store for them on account of the significance of the date. But ! those who were fortunate enough to 1 go are unanimous in their wish that , the first of April might come more than once a year, if in coming it would brihg with lt each time au "April fool" from Miss Annie. 1 The weather was perfect. It must have been Just such ar. evening that caused Tennyson to say in "Locksley Hall," "In the spring a young man's ; fancy," etc. So, In keeping with this ideal night, the spacious halls and parlors had been thrown open and the gentle breezes, laden with the ? swe?t perfume o? the blossoming lilac, allowed to enter in order that j Dame' Nature, might assist the hos- i tess in tho graciousness with which each guest was greeted. Soon after all had gathered each was presented with a card, upon which there was a series of numbers, i Miss Verner then announced that we ' wore* to make a few guesses at cer- i tain thin), du- had arranged, and put the a i w irs opposite the num- ( bers in c?uscuuttve order. Strange ? as it may seem, some of the young | mon could not guess the height of a . derby hat, and we understand that > some of the young ladles could not , tell how many pins there are In a , paper nor how many yeards of thread ? there are on a spool of cotton. Misses Harrison and Terhuno guessed the greatest number correctly, and upon drawing for the honors, they fell to ? MIBS Terhune. After so much mental worry a t rest was given while a delicious salad j course was served, and if actions j ever give expression to thought, vol- | umes were spoken In a very short ' while. , Prom this point on we were so , well satisfied that we \vere living, , and the good things happened so , ^rapidly, until wo were unable to get a record of all of them. However, we might mention a few that im- , pressed us most: Instrumental mu- , sic by Miss Terhune on the plano; a , vocal solo by Miss Annie Blemann; a duet by Miss Verner and Dr. Mann; , and for the benefit of one of the cou- . pies who had not been able to resist j the spell cast by the surroundings, , Miss Verner kindly sang "3ome- j where." Time had not paused during our merry-making, and the hour for de- j parture came all too soon. Alto gether the charming manner In which our hostess planned to Intro duce us to her accomplished guest, added to the pleasure of knowing Miss Terhune, made the evening one long to be remembered by those present. They were as follows: Misses Buffle Moss, Maud Kay, Ma mie Harrison, Annie Blemann and Eloise Strother; Messrs. P. H. Shir ley, J. C. Neville, Mack Neville and Dr. Mann, from West Union; Mr. Holloway and T. B. Jones, from Seneca; J. E. Bauknlght and W. C. Hughs. .. A Healing Salve for Burns, Chapped Hands and Sore Nipples. As a healing salve for burns, sores, sore nipples and chapped hands Chamberlain's Salvo is most .excel lent. It allays the pain of a burn almost instantly, and unless the in jury is very severe, heals the parts without leaving a scar. Price 25c. For sale by J. W. Bell, Walhalla; W. J. Lunney, Seneca. Death of C. Sloan Thomas. C. Sloan Thomas died at his home In the Corinth section of Oconee coun ty on Wednesday, April 1, 1908, aged about forty years. He had been Ul for only three days, having taken sick on Monday morning previous to his death. The deceased was a son of the lftto Lemuel Thomas, at one time sheriff of Plckens District. About sixteen years ago Mr. Thomas was happily married to Mrs. Lucy Hunt, daughter of Thoa. Lumkln, who re sides near Seneca. To this union seven children were born, who, with the widow, survive. He ls also sur vived by his aged mother and two sisters. Mrs. John P. Hutchison, of ' Walhalla, is a sister of tho deceased. The Interment took place at Rich land Presbyterian church on Thurs day afternoon following his death. To the surviving relatives ls extend ed the sympathy of many friends. Card of Thanks. Editors Keowee Courier: I desire through your columns to thank my friends for their many acts and words of kindness and love during the last illness and death of my wife. Those friends and their deeds will always be remembered by me with a heart full of gratitude. P. M. J. Burton, i Poplar Springs, April 4, 1908. MISS SHELOR BIDS FAREWELL To Work of Rural School Association AB Its Principal Officer. Westminster, A^rll 4.-Editors Courier: When I began my .work for rural schools,, eight years ago, Su perintendent John J. McMahan was in office. This brilliant man, with hlB eagle eye, "dipped in future far as human eye could see," and made plans which Superintendent Martin could with ease carry out. When Mr. Martin came Into office, he, to use his own words, "came to Ocouee to get the hang of lt," (tho O. R. S. I. A.,. our little association, of which Prof. D. F. Nicholson was president), and he hung lt on the State associa tion. Miss Mary T. Nance, president of the State association, last spring wrote to me and asked me to resign, giving as her reason that my work was not a SUCCESS. Like Qen. Lee, on the 9th of April, I laid down arms, but rooted deep in my heart are still tho principles I have fought for. My motto has been, "Love thy self last; cherish those hearts that hate thee; corruptions win not more than honesty; still.in thy right hand carry gentle peace to silence enemies' tongues; be just, fear not; let all thou almost be thy (?oil; truth, thy country; then if thou fullest, thou fallest a blessed mar tyr." I trust that the people will co-ope rate with Mrs. Doyle, and that she will realize all her fondest hopes, which fill the heart of all womeu who ?ire workere in club H?e, that they will be carried out, not just "club women's dreamB." Friends, stir up; educate your chil dren, for knowledge is power. Im prove the rural schools. Thanking all for kindness to me, In the future I will devote my life to the Sunshine Society. In /this work I ara, as I have been In the psst, sincerely, in shade or sunshine, Murye Rebecca Shelor. Plenty of Trouble ls caused by stagnation of the liver and bowels. To get rid of lt and headache and biliousness and the poison that brings jaundice, take Dr. King's New Life Pills, the reliable purifiers that do the work without grinding or griping. 2 Gc. at all druggists. Dcatlt of J. B. Grant, Esq. The death of James Benson Orant occurred at hiB home, near Salem, Wednesday, April 1, 1908. ,He had been very unwell for abou*. a year, mitering from the effeevs of a stroke sf paralysis, and had been confined to his bed for several months, grad ually growing worse, and his death was not unexpected His remains were laid *o rest In the Whitmire cemetery Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. He had loug been a mem ber of that church. Mr. Grant was born near Salem In 1846 and spent his entire life in that community. In early life he was married to Miss Mary Whitmire. He was the oldest ot a family of six children, the youngest of whom is now past fifty. Until his death this ramlly had remained unbroken. Few ramillies have a record to equal this. With the passing away of Mr. Grant mother old Confederate soldier has dropped from the rapidly thinning ranks of the Confederacy. For tho past four or five years he had ?den Magistrate at Salem. He leaves a widow and several children to mourn his death, J. Whit Srant, of Walhalla, being one of bis jons. The sad news of the death of Mr. Grant will be learned with deep re gret throughout the whole of Oco nee, In every section of which he was well and favorably known. In his death an honest, hono'rable and worthy citizen has been called to his reward. He was ever,allve to the Interests of his church and country', In both of which he will be sadly missed. To the bereaved ones is ex tended the sympathy of many in their hour of sorrow. He Got W im) He Needed. "Nine years ago it looked as if my time had come," says C. Farhtlng, of Mill Creek, Ind. Ter. "I was so run down that life hung on a very slen der thread. It was then my drug gist recommended Electric Bitters. I bought a bottle and I got what I needed-strength. 1 had one foot In the garve, but Electric Bitters put it back on the turf again, and I've been well ever since." Sold under guarantee at all druggists. 50c. QUEEN QUALITY SHOES. The Thomas G. Plant Company, of Boston, manufacturers of "Queer. Quality" shoes, have recently Issued an attractive booklet on "The Busi ness Situation." It brings out in a striking manner many interesting facts regarding this great business. For instance, briefly to quote from the h roc ti ure: During the recent business depres sion which forced other manufactu rers to cali their salesmen home, the "Queen Quality" salesmen booked the biggest business they have ever known. While other factories were closed or working half time because of lack of orders, the "Queen Qual ity" factory Increased Its output from 10,000 to 11,500 pairs a day, keep ing Its full force of operatives em ployed full time, paying them over 140,000 per week In cash. Just think what this moans. While 99 out of every 100 factories did less than their normal business during the past six months, during the same period, the "Queen Quality" factory largely inc/eased its business over that of any previous season. It ln crf>!*e<l its output 1,500 pairs per day. lt continued to run ami is now running every day, to the full limit of its capacity that it may get its orders out on lime. Amidst all the Bfoflftfl and stress of panic there stood the "Queen Qual ity'' business-solid and unmoved as the Rock of Gibraltar. Does not this contrast tell Its own story? Could there be a more Im pressive demonstration of the pres tige ano nower fof the "Queen Qual ity" trade-mr.rk', or more convincing proof of the merits of "Queen Qual ity" shoes? Flashes from Fairview. s ? Fairview, April 8.-Special: Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Barron silent last Sun day with Mr. and Mrs. John L. Smith, of Bounty Laud. sMr. and Mrs. Ben Alexander, of Belton, visited relatives her0 the lat ter part of last ? week. Mrs. Lena Cochran ls spending a fortnight with her sister, Mrs. Mar tin, near Anderson. W. A. Barron and daughter, Miss Nannie, atteuded the Strlbllng-Me Donald nuptials on the 5th instant. We are sorry to note that Hon. J. C. Alexander ls quite ill. We hope he will soon be restored tc his usual health. Frank Alexander, of Anderson, was up to see his father last week. Miss Lillie Mears, one of our ac complished young ladies, ls visiting In North Carolina. It has been ru mored that she will spend the sum mer away, although we hope not. Mr?. J. T. Reid, of Evatt, visited her son, George Reid, last Sunday. Miss flanche Blggerstaft, the mil liner, of Newry, spent last Sunday with l?er parents. V. -A nice line of china in odd pieces at J. A. Brock's, Seneca, S. C. Notet, from Hopewell. Hopewell, April 6.-Special: Rev. T. W. T.and filled his regular ap pointment at Hopewell last Sunday and Saturday before. We have a flourishing Sunday school at this place, superintended by J. W. Duncan, of Seneca. We have forty pupils on the roll. J. W. Shelor, Esq.. of Walhalla, will deliver a Sunday school address next Sunday, April 12th, at Hopewell Baptist church at 11.30 o'clock. Everybody is invited to attend, as Mr. Shelor always has something good in store for his hearers. Tyler Brown, who lives on the T?wnvllle road, three milos Bouth of Seneca, had the misfortune to lose his barn and all of his corn and roughness, cotton seed and a calf, last Saturday morning at ll o'clock, by fire. . Married, by Rev. W. W. Abbott, at bis home, near Seneca, March 29th, Robert Crooks and Miss Hattie Tho m ?is. both of Jordania. Their many friends wish them much joy and a long and happy lite. ' A. SHOES AND OXFORDS ! Ladies' Oxfords and Shoes in all styles and leathers. Prices from $1.25 to $3.50. Men's Oxfords and Shoes from $1.50 to $5. Full stock to select from. Intents' soft-sole Moccasins and Pumps at 25 and 50 cents the pair. Children's and Men's Oxfords and Shoes from 50 cents to $2.50 the pair. Try buying your shoes from us. We guarantee ,to please in style, wear and comfort. Prices not high. For your Easter Dress or Hat call on us.. We carry the goods for men, women and children. Dig linc of Laces and Silks just received? Everything new nt correct prices. Seneca.-RUSKIN ANDERSON. RUSKIN ANDERSON, Seneca, S. C. WREC S A. Now listen : Wc bou nice lot of all-over Em Ladies' Muslin Underweai Ladies' Collars, These g like they were ruined by spilt on them. We found that would take the ink oi bought them so cheap, iii: you we are always wil??n our profits with you, we them in this sale at ONE of wholesale cost* MILLINER MILLINERY** MLLLIN1 Everything a lady < wish, J? Oi.r line is dainty and swell. We anything; from the child's lor to thc Merrv Wido\ Don't fail to see tnis line. Clothing io Big lot of Men's Cl Pants (NEW) at 65c. anc All Clothing cut in pric< We Have Cut the Price < Ever Ji Hi M SENEC? 1 OUTRIGHT n ETAL SHINGLES' my arc just the covering needed for country buildings, because they're fire-proof, storm-proof, easy to put on, and last at long as the building itself-come in ana tee them. SliNEUA ^AJETD^VVAIfcE COMPANY. Spring Hardware ! BLACKSMITH TOOLS, FENCING, ROOFING. PAINTS-S. (SI N. Paints i full line. COLE'S Cotton Planters and Dis tributors. Disc Harrows, Acme Harrows, Cul* . tivators. MILL SUPPLIES, PIPING FITTINGS. Etc, Car load Portland -Cement. Ohio Steam CooKers. IN THE LOWERY, BYRD BUILDING. FOR CASH ! CLOTHING-Strictly up to-date in stylo and price. Odd Pants, Knee Pants ?Suits DRESS GOODS-Pretty patterns in the latest goods. Ready-made Skirts, Waists, Underskirts, Corset Covers,etc. SHOES-Ladies' Oxfords in tans and chocolates. Best line of Men's Shoes I have ever carried. NOTIONS-Strictly up-to-date line of Notions, Trunks, Suit Cases. Rugs, etc. Prices right. M. S. STRIBLING. ?KED LE! ht an extra roidery and r, Laces and oods looked having ink I something nt. As we st to show ig to share are putting ?THIRD off airirxpurri-ifLTLrir After buying the prettiest and most complete line of Spring Goods in New York we ever had in our shop, we bought from the Railroad Company, at a greatly reduced price, two large shipments as follows : Wash Goods, Silks* Embroideries and Laces. Two cases of Men's Clothing, Two cases of Men's Pants. Lot of Ladies' Oxfords. Dainty White Checked Lawns, worth 20,c, only 10c; Dotted Swiss, worth 25c, only 15c; 40-inch Sheet ing 5c; J Oe. Bleaching 6c; 10c. Sea Island 7 J-2c; one case beautiful Bleaching, only 10c yard. Y. SRY * :ould very have Sai V*. J* Friday, April 10th, 1908, r All. othing and l$J. ything ! FURNITURE. Furniture, Beds, Oak and Iron Chamber Suits, Rockers, Springs, Mattresses, Rugs, Mattings, Carpets. Sale commences Fri day, April 10th. Don't forget the date ?AMS A, S. O. THE POOR MAN'S FRIEND."