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WALHALLA DI DBALE Drugs, Medicines, Paints and Oils. Prescriptions Careful! Pharn You get what you a No Subs WALHALLA, SOI %ac? ano ?trsonal. -Mayor Zimmerman and Dr. C. M. Walker, of Westminster, were In town yesterday on uusinesB. -Mrs. J. T. McKinney, of Pick-, ens, spent Sunday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. 13. P. Cor bin, near town. -Mrs. A. P. McClair and Mrs. R. A. ErvIn, of Atlanta, spent several days In Walhalla last week among relatives and friends. -Rev. B. F. Murphreo will preach the funeral of Mrs. Ervin Smith nt Whitmlre on the fifth Sunday even ing at 3.30 o'clock. -All priced buggies at W. M. Brown's-from $50 up. tf -All members of Walhalla Lodge Knights of Pythias are urged to be present at the meeting on next Mon day evening at 8.30 o'clock. -Rev. J. G. Law will preach at Fairview church at ll o'clock a. m., and at Old Plckens at 4 p. m.. next Sabbath. Public cordially invited to attend. -There will be a regular commu nication of Blue Ridge Lodge, No. it2, A. F. M., on next Friday evening, May 16th, nt 8.30 o'clock. Work in the second degree. -A business meeting of the G. G. C. will be held at the home of Miss Bertlr Schumacher Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock. All members are re quested to be present. -ARk your merchant for "No Darn" sockB and stockings for your self, wife and children. They are "O. K." and last the longest. -Mrs. Adaleua Oelkers and daughter, Mrs. Dr. F. P. Collins, and Master Harry Collins are spending a few weeks In Charleston on a plea sure visit among friends. -If a club wishes to maintain a voting place at the old club place lt must reorganizo on Saturday, the 23d, as no box cnn be opened at any club place where the club has not been reorganized. -Rev. L. C. Douthlt, of Midway, assisted by Rev. J. R. George, of Pel zer, will conduct a ten-days tent meeting In Walhalla, commencing on Thursday night before the fourth 1 Sunday lu this mouth. -All the Sunday schools in town are planning for a union picnic, at an early date. Committees have been nppolnted from the different Sunday schools and the place will he named during the present week. -For sale 1 bushels of cow peas. Apply o. .. o B. F. Douthlt, Walhalla, S. C. 20 -We have received notice from Congressman Aiken that, beginning duly 1st next, R. F. D. No. 1, from Tamassee, will be made a dally route i except Sunday), Instead of every other day as lt ls at present operated. -If any Democratic club that or ganizes on Saturday, the 23d, wishes to have some fun, let them ask the County Chairman to send them a speaker, and we assure you he will be delighted to comply with' your wish. -Anderson Mall, May 0th: "Mrs. Lee G. Ilolleman has gee to Balti more In response to a telegram an nouncing tile death of her brother, Joshua Copper, which occurred yes terday. Mr. Copper had been In bad health for some time and his death was not unsuspected." -"No Darn" by O. K. Mill. Have none other. Ask for thom, or cry for them-If you want the best. -The funeral of Mm. E. F. Bur ton will be preached on the fifth Sun day In May at ll o'clock a. m., at New Hope Baptist church. Rev. W. C. Seaborn will conduct the service. The public generally, and especially the former friends of the deceased and her family are cordially Invited to attend --Lee every club reorganize on Saturdny, the 23d, at 3 o'clock. The executive committee might fix ano ther day for organizing, but it is not clear that they will, and, besides, it ls not necessary to have so many days fixed. If you wish to vote at your place reorganize your club and you are safe, otherwise you are not. -C. F. Hoofer, of Columbia, spent several days last week lu Walhalla at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Oehmig. During his stay he super intended the erection of a first-class and modern oven for Mrs. Oehmig's bakery. Mr. Hoofer Is a practical baker, and the new oven will be a great addition to the establishment of Mrs. Oehmig. -For sale-Yoke of Uno match steers; will weigh 2,800. If not Bold at once same will be slaughtered. Splendid opportunity for some noan. City Meat Market. Say, Hell We have started tho ball ro tiling cool and sweet. Just ? of our drinks taste, then wo k COOL DRINKS V J. W. Bell's WH COMPANY, ?RS IN Fine Toilet Articles, Soaps, Brushes, Perfumery ly Compounded by a lacist. sk for at Our Store, ititution. JTH CAROLINA. -Born, unto Mr; und Mrs. J. A. I Sttek, on May 11th, a son. -Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Strlbllng, of Seneca, spent last Sunday In Wal halla among relatives. They came up to see Miss Emma Strlbllng, who ls quite sick at the home of Major Wm. J. Strlbllng, near town. -.Vlay 19th and 20th will mark an epoch lu Oreenvllle's history. That city has arranged for a program of more than ordinary interest for the two days of Its most promising horse show. Greenville county has long been noted for the fine horses owned by the citizens of that section. Lov ers of fine horses will do well to at tend this show, at which the best from all over the State will be on exhibition, -No Democratic club can hereaf ter reorganize unless permission be had from the County Executive Com mittee. By order, published to-day, they, and each of them, may organ ize on the 23d of May, 1908. Let every club that has not done so or ganize on the 23d, and be prepared for the election In August. Don't neglect to organize at the time men tioned, as the committee may not permit lt later. -C. H. D. Burns, Past Grand Mas. ter; F. A. H. Schroder, member of the Commute on Per Diem and Mile age, and C. E. Gaillard and J. W. Walker, delegates from Oconee Lodge. No. ti4, I. O. O. F., are In Columbia this week In attendance on the session of the Grand Lodge Odd Fellows of this State. They will be absent from Walhalla until Friday evening. This body ls one of the largest of any of the secret orders in South Carolina. -Papers were Ried Monday in a suit against the Blue Ridge Railroad for $20,000 damages. The suit is brought by relatives of ErvIn Crane, of Georgia, who was killed In the Blue Ridge yards here about two years ago. The deceased was stand ing on tlie main line watching the engine on the side track, when som box cars, moving on the main lint knocked him down, killing him al most instantly. E. L. Herndon and si ri hiing & Dendy represent the plaintiff. -Julius J. Henry, of Dalton, Ga., spent last Friday and Saturday in Walhalla at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Craig. Ile is pleasantly re membered here hy many friends, who were delighted to meet him again. He paid The Courier an appreciated call. Mr. Henry ls n linotype ope rator and machinist, and ls quite au expert In his line. He recently moved from Knoxville, Tenn., to Dal ton, where he ls now located, having charge of a large printing establish ment. We wish him abundant R-IC cess. -We have received a handsome invitation from Dr. D. B. Johnson, president of Winthrop Normal and Industrial Collage, Rock Hill, to the commencement exercises of that in stitution, which will tnke place at the college auditorium May 31st to June 2d, 1908. The cluss roll this year contains the names of eighty eight young ladles from all over the State. The college has enjoyed a year of unusual prosperity, and Us work ls fast Impressing Itself upon South Carolina. The institution stands well at the head of the list of Southern colleges. -Last Wednesday, May fith, Mrs. Esther Orr died at her home near Bethlehem, this county, at the ad vanced age of eighty-seven years and five months. She was an excellent woman, a devout Christian and a coslstent member of Bethlehem Bap tist church, In which the funeral ser vices were conducted Thursday after noon by Rev. L. M. Lyda in the presence ( i a large congregation of sympathizing friends of the family. The Interment took place Immediate ly after the service, in the Bethle hem cemetery, where the husband and other relatives of the deceased are burled. The bereaved family have the sympathy of numerous friends in various parts of the county. -On last Tuesday afternoon Mrs. .lames ll. Darby gave the Paul Hayne Circle a very pleasant meeting at her beautiful home In East find. The duh was called to order by the presi dent, Mrs. Sidney Adams, and ten members answered to roll call. An Interesting literary program followed the regular business session, and pa liers were read by Miss Vernor, Mrs. Darby and Mrs. Bell. After adjourn ment a delightful social hour was thoroughly enjoyed and a delicious sweet course was served by the hos tess and her charming sister, Miss Eloise Strother. Those present were Mrs. E. L. Herndon, Mrs. J. B. S. De.'.dy. Mrs. Geo. M. Ansel, Mrs. B. P. Sloan, Mrs. J. W. Boll. Mrs. L. W. Brown, Mrs. Sidney Adams, Miss An nie Venter and Miss Mary Ansel. o There ! liing and can give you some *top in and see how nice ono now you will come again. OR HOT DAYS. Drug Store -Go to W. M. Brown for buggies, wagons, harness, etc. , tf -Miss Mary Ansel, who has been quite sick-, Is 'sported considerably improved this morning. - Mrs. J. T. Kay ls suffering from a severe attack of grip, but is re ported some better this morning. --John D. Perry, of West Uulon. has been very unwell for spine tlm?.? We hope for him an early recovery. " -Hereafter prayer meetings will be held at Zion Methodist church on every Thursday night. This ls one of the livest country congregations tn the county. -The County Chairman now has ready the forms for the pledge of candidates in the primary election. Candidates can call ?.nd sign the same at any time. -Mrs. Louis A. King, who has for two weeks been quite ill at her home on Tugaloo street, is considerably Im proved this, morning, and her many friends hope for her early recovery. -To rent-Two-story dwelling, corner Tugaloo and M au ld in streets; seven roomp; also six-room cottage on College street, near depot. Apply to Mrs. Rosa Fahnestock, Walhalla. -At C.' A. Burton's you will find one show case, one cheese cutter, one oil cook stove,' one heating stove, and one picture outfit, two paper cutters, all to go at a small price; also he sells Dr. Hess stock food. -B. Owens and Miss Grace Eads, of near Walhalla, were married last Sunday, May 10th, ia08. They will reside In the Red Hill community, where they have many friends, who wish them abundant success and hap piness. -Miss Janie Murray, of Columbia, spent several days last week In Wal halla visiting her cousin, Miss Mamie Harrison. She left for Greenville on Monday morning and will visit rela tives there for a short while before returning to her home. --The many friends of Mrs. Geo. Seaborn will be glad to learn that she ls Improving. She has been vc-y sick for two weeks, and friends and relatives were anxious as to her con dition. We hope she may soon be completely restored to health. -Miss Emma Strlbllng, of Sen eca, who for several days has been quite sick at the home of Major and Mrs. Wm. J. Strlbllng, near Wal halla, ls reported considerably bet ter this morning, and her many friends hope to see her out again soon. -The new candidates announced this week are: For Clerk of Court, Dr. G. C. Probst; County Treasurer, J. Walter Alexander and G. A. Nor man; Superintendent of Education, Wade C. Hughs and J. S. Colley; Coroner, Robert H. Boyd, R. D. Oel kers and Hugh Elkln; County Com missioner, C. H. Whltmlre, John L. Chnstaln, J. H. Allen and J. R. Zach ary. -Miss Johanna Skincke left last week for Charleston, where she will spend a short while among relatives and friends before starting on an extended trio to Germany to be with relatives. Miss Spincke has made several visits to her old home in Germany since she has been a resi dent of Walhalla, and although the "Fatherland" still holds charms for her, she has "ties that bind" her to this country. She has many friends who wish for her a safe trip and a pleasant visit. She will be absent for several months from Walhalla. -Oconee Conclave, No. 827, I. O. H., will hold a memorial service on next Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock, at St. John's Lutheran church. A special sermon to lodge members will be preached by Rev. J. C. Yongue, after which the Heptasophs will go in a body to the ceme*c;ies and deco rate the graves of dr ceased members. Members of the ort'er are earnestly requested to bear these services In mind and attend punctually. Mem bers of other orders and those not members of any order are also In vited to attend and take part In the services. - Hon. C. C. Featherstone, of Laurens, will deliver an address be fore the pupils and patrons of the Walhalla Graded School at 8.30 P. M., on Friday, May 22d. It ls ear nestly hoped that all patrons and friends of the school will be present to hear Mr. Featherstone, who ls an able speaker a ad one of the most j deeply Interested public men in the 1 Slate In educational mattel's. Wo can assure all of an edifying address from this gentleman. Mr. Feather stone ls by no means nnkno.vn in Walhalla, and many of our citizens will feel it a privilege Indeed to re new his acquaintance and at the same time to listen to his words of wisdom and deep thought. -Elsewhere in this Issue we pub lish an open letter addressed to Gov ernor Ansel In regard to the Im portance of the movement now well under way to secure from the Gen eral Government the establishment nnd maintenance of the Appalachian White Motfntaln Forest Preserve. It is unquestionably one of the most Important questions now before the people, and one that the people of Oconee are vitally Interested In. The letter published this week, written by James F. Neville, of West Union, ls worthy of careful consideration by the people as a whole as well as by Governor Ansel and the others who will have a moro active part In pre senting before Congress the Import ance of this m :sure in its bearing upon both the country and Its close relation to navigation. Th" measure has temporarily received a back-set in Congress, but we believe thut ulti mately lt will receive the considera tion at the hands of Congress to which lt ls Justly entitled. Oil Trust Again in Court. Milwaukee, May 12.-As a result of permitting the ?ale of uninspected products to Its agents and the sub sequent disposal by retail dealers a ?core of suits are about to be Insti tuted against the Standard Oil Com panies In many counties of Wiscon sin by Edward L. Tracy, 8tate super visor of inspectors of illuminating oils. Mr. Tracy and his deputies have been gathering evidence for weeks, and it is probable that the llrst action against the big corpora tion will be In Shawano county. ?. E. ALEXANDER. The Land Man WALHALLA, S. O, Mt* A REE .MURDERED FOWLER, So Says a Greenville Jury-Slayer Gets a Life Term. Greenville, May 9.-Benjamin Mc Abee was yesterday convicted of the murder of his neighbor, John Fowler, and was recommended to the mercy of the Court. The verdict was reached after deliberating several hours. The defendant receiver the verdict with out a quiver. Near him sat his wife, whom he testified was the cause of the tragedy. Inside the bar also sat the widow of the man that he had killed. Mrs. Fowler attended every session of Court whlle'her husband's slayer was being tried, and frequent ly she broke down and wept. Mrs. McAbee showed no emotion at all when the verdict, which means that her husband will have to Bpend the remainder of his life behind the prison walls unless he is granted a pardon or a new trial is ordered by the judge, was read. It was a rather pathetic scene. In side the bar was a woman whose husband had been taken away from her by death, and a woman whose husband ls to be taken away by the law. Inside this bar also sat the man who was responsible for lt all, Benjamin, McAbee. Whooping Cough. "In February our daughter had the whooping-cough. Mr. Lane, of iiartland, recommended Chamber lain's Cough Remedy and said lt gave his customers the best of satis faction. We found lt as he sald.and can recommend lt to any one having children troubled with whooping cough," says Mrs. A. Goss, of Du rand, Mich. For sale by J. W. Bell, Walhalla; W. J. Lunney, Seneca. Mount Pleasant Locals. Mount Pleasant, May 9.-Special: The health of this community is very good at this writing. The Sunday school ls progressing nicely under the management of S. P. Bruce. Everybody come, for there ls nothing better than a good Sunday i school. j Rev. W. J. Spearman filled his ! regular appointment at Mount Pleas ant Sunday, where he preached to a large congregation. After service we all went out and dinner was spread, and all enjoyed about an hour or so, and then all returned to the house, and Robt. Hall and other singers con ducted a singing the rest of the day. Parties from Oakway, South Union, Tugaloo and Retreat were at the Binging. All come again. Preaching every fourth Sunday evening at Mount Plensant. Every body come. R. B. It Reached the Spot. Mr. E. Humphrey, who owns a general store ai Omega, O., and ls president of the Adorns County Tel ephone Co., ns well as of the Home Telephone Co., of Pike County, O., says of Dr. King's New Discovery: "lt saved my life once; nt least I think lt did. It seemed to reach the spot-the very seat of my cough when everything i:ise failed." Dr. King's New Discovery not only reach es the cough spot; it heals the sore spots and the weak spots in throat, lungs and chest. Sold under guar antee at all drug s'ores, 50 cents and $1, Trial bottle free. Bank Cushier Suicides. New Orleans, May 9.-Charles Perrllllat, cashier of the Merchants' National Hank, shot and killed him self late to-day. After his death the Officers of the bank gave out a state ment saying that the finance com mittee to-day le" med that Mr. Per rllllat was $1,400 short In his cash account. The finance committee counts the casi' at irregular Intervals and lt was one of these counts which discovered the shortage. The officials announced that the bank Is fully pro tected on the shortage by a bond. Where is Your Hair? In your comb? Why so? Is not the head a much belter place for lt ? Better keep what ls left where it belongs! Ayer'sHalr Vigor, new Improved formula, quickly stops falling hair. There is not a particle of doubt about it. We speak very posi tively about this, for we know. Dot? not change the color of th* half. yers VormuU with .nh bottU Shew il to your doctor Ask him .bou? lt, ihn do ?a h. Mys Indeed, the one great leading featur* of our new Hair Vigor may well be ?aid to be thia--it atona falling hair. Then lt goes one step further-it uids nature In restoring the hair and scalp to a healthy condition. Ask for "the new kind." -M?d? by tbs 3. O. Ays* Co.. Lowell, M MI. Things You Don't Know That we have a case of Dloaching made at Eadey, S. C., which wo sell at IO cents, that will match any Eastern goods at 12? cents ; no starch or dressing in it. Great value, better call and look at it. You don't know that we have another shipment of Jap Matting, in white, a good heavy quality at 25 cents, and extra heavy at 30 couts per yard. Also some fino Lace Curtains, in new designs in three and three and one-half yard lengths, 75 cents, $1 and up to $3.50 per pair. Ready made Sheets 90x90, Now York Mills at $1, ready made pillow cases 15 cents. SPECIAL. To close what we have left in Panama, Voile and Sicilian Skirts, we have cut the price to about the cost of the goods in the bolt. Worth your attention. W. $. HUNTER ?L CO.. SENECA, S. C. J FOR CASH ? CLOTHING-Strictly up to-date in style 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 lino of Men's Shoes I havo over carried. NOTIONS-Strictly up-to-date line of Notions, Trunks, Suit Cases, Rugs, etc. Prices right. M. S. STRIBLrING, T??T. THE CROSSETT SHOE! MAKES LIFE'S WALK EASY. FOR SALE BY C.W.PitchfordCo., WALHALLA. S. C A LARGE AND COMPLETE ! STOCK White Dress Linens and Lawns, Fancy Muslins, Silk Waistings in newest plaids and stripes. Swiss and Cambric Embroideries, Torchon Laces and Gauze Vest. Ladies' and Children's Low Cut Shoes, newest styles in Patent Leathers and Tans. Men's and Boys' Light Weight Clothing. Most of this entire Stock must be moved within the next 30 days. Do not fail to examine our stock and prices and see what we have to offer you. Buggies, Wagons, Harness, Sash, Doors, Blinds, Lime and Cement. Paints and Oils at lowest prices W. P. NI M MONS, SENECA, S. C.