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KEOWEE COURIER (ESTABLISHED 1849.) Published Every Wednesday Morning. Subscription, gi.00 Per Annum. Advertising Rates Reasonable. -By STECK. SHELOR & SCHRODEH. 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, S. C.: WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1008. WHY NOT IMPROVE ? The town of Walhalla is one of the most beautifully situated tn South Carolina. At the samo timo lt is one of those whose unevenness mnkes the work of permanent street and sidewalk improvement expen sive. In this connection there are a few suggestions that may be of benefit to the individual citizen as well as the entire town. The old method of working streets is an expensive and unwise que. from the simple fact that each improvement made ls but for a few months or a year or two at the longest, when the whole thing la to be done over again. Why con tinue such an expensive system when the benefit ls nothing when the cost ls considered? The town authorities are anxious to put in permanent work to tho ex tent of their financial ability, and it ls their intention to do as much as possible, and at the lowest price con sistent with permanent work. But the citizen must do his part. As a matter of fact, the town cannot do a great deal at once because the taxes levied will not justify lt. In order to preserve what old work ?till stands, and keep it in passable condition until lt can be reached for permanent work, the citizens can do much, at little expense, to assist. Take the one item of drainage of lots as an instance. If the property owner will so arrange his property that the water can be carried from lt at given points the town can pre serve the walks there at a small cost for piping. Many lots In town now drain water over the walks in half a hundred places, and the entire side walk ls washed In holes every year. The town authorities are blamed for the bad walks when as a matter of fact tho fault Iles with the citizens. Let us wake up to the fact that each .citizen has a part in this work on streets and walks. It is tho duty of :the town authorities to give the best streets and walks possible, and lt ls ?qually the duty of the property owner to see that the drainage from his premises does not undo the work done by the town. There are a dozen places on Main street where the drainage from large houses is conveyed by house gut ters directly to the sidewalks. This ls all right, provided the guttering is kept in repair. But the guttering becomes defective, gives way at the top, near the bottom or half way down tho house. The cost to repair .the defct would probably amount to T>0 cents or a dollar. That would come directly out of the pocket ot" the .property owner, of course, and lt may seem to him it ls the part of economy to let the leak go unre paired. The walks can be fixed by the town and tho expense divided .among all the taxpayers. The amount involved ls small, lt ls true, but does not that fact magnify the smallness ?of the property owner who lets his property thus become a small drain upon the public funds, when if he ?ired for his own property at lils own expense ho could save this drain ?on the public, and thus assist In get ting permanent work? Let us consider these little things ' hat in the aggregate mean a big thing for the town. A spirit of will ingness to assist the town officers In ?heir work will do much to Improve tho town as a whole. There is too much of a desire to throw obstacles "rn the way of the officers, and then criticise them for not doing just what they were intentionally prevented from doing. Let us get together and work for ^Valhalla's improvement. lt ls high time to do away with penny wise and Klound foolish methods. TO Ol'lt CORRESPONDENTS. To our friends and correspondents ?wino send us notes for publication T,Vf wish to make a few suggestions: L Send us all the news you can from your section. We mean news -that is, happenings or occurrences that uMU be of interest to the out Side public; Information. 2. Don't bother to chronicle the Ti'acf that Miss A. took dinner with Mrs. B. on Sunday; Mr. A. called on Ms best girl last evening, or Uko Items. That's gossip-not news. And then, too, even when sen? tous M never appears in print, but i' does give us a lot of trouble to read through page after page of gossip to Und out li there is any news. 3. dive us all thc news you can of a general character. Visitors from a ?Mst?Mir - the returji of people to their homes after extended absence, or the KoinK away for extended bus iness or pleasure trips; marriages, deaths-any Item that can be classed as information or news will be gladly welcomed and greatly appreciated. Please bear the above ia mind and you can furnish us with many items that will not only prove of interest to the general public, but serve to show that your commuulty is allvo and your people are on the move. f1 THE WAH IS OVER." Sios tao Seneca Farm and Fac tory: fiKTo, Brother Courier, we are not prejudiced either. In the graceful descent from the erroneous position your hastiness pushed you into, you have ascended to heights sublime. We saw our brother was 'riled', and could not help Jabbing him in a spirit of run. We take it all back. Walhalla ls the best town in Oconee -northwest of Seneca." This Is quite an admission-for Farm and Factory. We see through the whole thing now, however. P. and F.'s editor got off the train at the Walhalla depot and judged us misjudged, we should have said-by that, antediluvian structure. Don't fall into that error again, friend. If you want to judge Walhalla hy Its "terminal improvements you must go to tire other end of the linc. That's v> hore all the expenditures are made by tho Blue Ridge. The city of Greenville has gone Into the wholesale dog-killing busi ness, but not until after twelve chil dren were bitten by a collie pup, now supposed to have hoon mad. Ano ther case where an ounce of lead would have clone a world of good, If it had been used In time. ? * ? * ? The Blue Ridge Railroad is having some shingles put on the roof of the freight barn In Walhalla. We pre sume that ls the "new and commo dious depot' promised for Walhalla "the first thing In the spring." His In reality, however, sonVcthing like trying to nail shingles to the atmos phere. * ? * * . We have received from "The South Carolina Welfare Association" a very comprehensive little book on "The Health of the Mill Help." The book let ls vory neatly gotten up and con tains some timely thoughts on the Important questions of better sani tary conditions, better care for the sick, etc., In the mill villages of South Carolina. Efforts will he made to provide, wherever possible, hos pitals for mill communities, where the sick may be removed from the congested village quarters and given the proper attention. The ob ject sought ls a worthy one. and one that we hope to see attain a high de gree of success. The headquarters of the association are at Greenville. The Most Common Cause of Suffering Rheumatism causes more pulu and suffering than any other disease, for the reason that lt ls the most common of all Ills, and it ls certainly gratify ing to sufferers to know that Cham berlain's Pain Balm will afford re lief, and make rest and sleep posoi hle. In many case.? the relief from pain, which ls at first temporary, has become permanent, while In old peo ple subject to chronic rheumatism, ofton brought on by dampness or changes In the weather, a permanent cure cannot he expected; the relief from pain which this liniment affords ls alone worth many times Its cost. 2 5 and 60 cent sizes for sale by J. W. Bell, Walhalla; W. J. Lunney,Seneca Bad Attack of Dysentery Cured. "An honored citizen of this town was suffering from a severe attack of dysentery. He told a friend If he could obtain a bottle of Chamber lain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy he felt confident of being cured, he having used this remedy In the West. He was told that I kept It In stock and lost no time In obtaining lt, and was promptly cured," says M. J. Leach, druggist, of Wolcott, Vt. For sale by J. W. Bell, Walhalla, and W. J. Lunney, Seneca. FARMER COMMITS SUICIDE. W. M. Dyar, of Anderson County, Blows Gut His Brains. Anderson, May 1(5.-W. M. Dyar, a white man, living In the Fork township, this county committed suicide by shooting himself In the head with a shotgun. He literally blew the top of his head off, his brains being scattered over the ground for a considerable area. So far as can be learned there was no cause for his rash act. J. J. Cromer, on whose place tho suicide occurred, says that Dyar was subject to des pondent spoils and that he had talk ed several times during the past year of killing himself. He left his home just before the act, told his wife he was going to see his brother in-law, a mlle or so away. He car ried his gun with him and Instead of calling on his relative he went to a field near his home and tired the fatal shot. .'tinglstrate Font held an Inquest and the jury returned a verdict that the deceased came to his death from self-inflicted wounds. The deceased was about 4 5 years of age and was a ?inlet, hard-working man. From Ramsay's Creek. Ramsay's Creek, May 17.- Spe cial: There has been much sickness throughout this section for sonic time. There is a lot of corn land to be planted yet. and hut little cotton has been thinned to a stand. Sullivan and Long made a raid on a crow's nest recently and killed live of ibo birds. This is getting rid of the pests some. Mr. and Mrs. W. X. Sullivan spent Sunday with relatives In the Toxa way section. Rev. Massiah Cobb will preach nt Cross Roads next Saturday and Sun day at 11 a. m. One and all are cordially Invited to attend. W.l.D. 1 VICTIMS OF MAD DOO BITE. Twelve Greenville Children Taken to Atluntn for Treatment. Greenville, May 16.-Twelve chil dren were taken-to Atlanta to-day to be treated in the Pasteur Institute of that city for what the physicians of that hospital think will turn out to be hydrophobia, caused from the bite of a n.*\d dog puppy and mad shephard dog. C:i Wednesday a lit tle Fhepherd puppy bit nine children lu the Stone avenue neighborhood. The parents of these children be came frightened because the little puppy was acting queerly, and killed the canine and shipped its head to the Pasteur Institute to be examined. Yesterday afternoon B. H. Peace, of the Peace Prlntiug Company, re ceived a telegram from the hospital In Atlanta, snylng that they had ex amined the head of the dog which was sent there and lound that the animal had had hydrophobia. Upon the receipt of this telegram, Mr. and Mrs. Peace, with Mr. and .Mrs. Frank J. Watson made arrange ments to leave for Atlanta yester day morning with their children. Five of Mr. Peace's children, three of Mr. Candler's children and one child of Mr. Watson were bitten by tho puppy and they were taken to Atlanta to be treated. Three children from West End. accompanied by their parents, made hurried preparations late yesterday afternoon and left for Atlanta,where the children will also he treated for hydrophobia. These children were bitten late Wednesday afternoon by a large Bhepherd (log, which was af terwards killed hy policemen. Biliousness and Constipation. For years I was troubled with bil iousness and constip?t lon, which made life miserable for me. My appetite failed me. I lost my usual force and vitality. Pepsin preparations and cathartics only made matters worse. I do not know where I should have been to-day had I not tried Chamber lain s stomach and Elver Tablets. The tablets relieve the ill feeling at once, strengthen the digestive func tions, purify the stomach, liver and blood, helping the system to do Its work naturally.-Mrs. Rosa Potts, Birmingham, Ala. These tablets are for sale by Dr. J. W. Bell, Walhalla; W. J. Lunney, S?neca. -. ? Pleasant Grove Items. Pleasant Grove, May 18.-Special: Rev. G. F. Fuller filled his regular appointment at this place last Sun day. He preached a very edifying sermon, "The Crucifixion of Our Lord," after which tl\e holy sacra ment was served. S. Wheeler, of Madison, spent Sat urday with Rev. Fuller. Mr. Wheeler made a good Sunday school address Sunday morning. Jesse Johns and sister, Miss Hat tie, of Retreat, were in our midst recently. E. C. Tannery and Mr. and Mrs. Stancil visited In this community last week. Rev. H. F. Stovall. of Avalon. Ga., will preach at this place, If not provi dentially hindered, on the fifth Sun day at lia. m. Public cordially in vited to attend. Tom Moorhead aiu'. sisters, Misses Lula and Mae, were guests of the Misses Martin recently. Our Saturday night meetings ar? progreslng nicely. This meering it for boys only. If anybody thinks there ls nothing doing at Pleasant Grove every Saturday night let him come and see. A. R. It Reached the Spot. Mr. E. Humphrey, who owns a general store ai Omega, O., and ls president of the Adc ms County Tel eplu ne Co., as well as of the Home Telephone Co.. of Pike County, O., says of Dr. King's New Discovery: "lt saved my life once; at least I think lt did. It seemed to reach the spot-the very seat of my cough when everything else failed." Dr. King's NewDlscovery not only reach es the cough spot; it heals the sore spots and the weak spots In throat, lungs and chest. Soid under guar antee at all drug s'ores, 50 cents and $1. Trial bottle free. New York Railway Accidents. New York, May 18.-According to reports compiled by the Public Ser vice Commission, there were in the month of April 4,707 accidents upon the street railways, subways and ele vated roads within its Jurisdiction. This shows a steady Increase since the beginning of the year. In Jan uary there were 3,031 accidents; in February 3,051, and In March 4,353. Altogether there were 2,386 persons hurt. Of these 1,671 were passen gers. 66 2 persons not passengers and 503 employees. These figures also show an increase. Of the persons Injured In April 30 died. Without Alcohol A Strong Tonic Without Alcohol A Body Builder Without Alcohol A Blood Purifier Without Alcohol A Great Alterative Without Alcohol A Doctor's Medicine Without Alcohol Ayer's Sarsaparilla Without Alcohol A Wa publlah our lormulaa Wa baniah aloohol JJ from our medlolnae Wa urge you to oonuult juur dootor mrs Ayer's Pills are liver pills. They act directly on the liver, make more bile secreted. This is why they arc so valu able in constipation, biliousness, dys pepsia, sick-headache. Ask your doctor if he knows a better laxative pill. -Mada by tb? J. O. Ay ar Co., Lowan, M ?aa. M -?rm -i?^L ><m warier & Company, Walhalla, South Carolina, Have a large Stuck of Laces, Embroidery, Insertion, LawnSj Cambrics and other Summer Goods to close out at prices to suit the times. Also a complete line of Brown's Star Five Star Low Out Shoes for Ladies, Gentlemen, Misses and Children. CARTER & COMPANY, WALHALLA, S. C. ? AreYouBuilding If you contemplate Building a HOME, B ARIT, or doing any Repair Work it means "DOLLARS" saved for you by getting in touch with us. WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR WINDOWS, DOORS, BLINDS, PAINTS, LEAD AND OIL, LLVjLE 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, S. O. GO TO' Carter Hardware Co FOR' Ice Cream Freezers, Hammocks, Screen Doors and Windows, Base Ball Goods, Fishing Tackle, Bicycles and Repairs, Doors, Sash and Blinds, Paints, Oils and Varnish, Enamel-ware, Tinware, Galvanized Goods, Ranges, Oil and Cooking Stoves, Garden and Farm ing Tools. CARTER HARDWARE COMPANY. NOTICE. To Administrator*, Executors, Ti UH tees and Guardians. The law provides that all persons having charge of estates shall file an nual returns and fixes the time for such returns to be made from the l8t day of January to the 1st day of July, and on faning to comply with the law In that time it directs that they shall be deprived of their com mission and ruled for such neglect. Now, I call upon persons who have not yet made such returns for the year l'J07, or for previous years, to kindly come forward and innke re turns and save trouble and expense. I). A. SMITH, Judge of Probate, Oconee County. MnjT20, IQO?. 21-22 MUNICIPAL TAX NOTICE. Office Clerk and Treasurer, Town of Walhalla, S, C. In accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 7, Sections 1, 2, .1 and 4, the books for the collection of Municipal Taxes for the year 1908 will be opened at tho office of tho Clerk and Treasurer of tho Town of Walhalla on Flt!DAY, May 1st, 1908, and continue open until MONDAY, June 1st, 1908, during which time all taxes duo tho Town of Walhalla may be paid without penalty. Aftor the 1st day of June, 1908, tho pen alty of 20 per cent, fixed by Ordi nance, will be added and taxes col lected by execution. GEO. M. ANSEL, Clerk and Treasurer. April 29, 1908.-18-22 Don't Wait 'Till the House is Full OF FLIES! Put your Screens in early. Wo carry a completo lino of SCREEN DOORS and WINDOWS, also SCREEN WIRE CLOTH, and can supply your wants in this lino with just tho samo satisfaction that we can supply all your Hardware Wants'. BUILDING MATERIAL! Wo have just recoivod a Car Load of Doors, Sash and Blinds. Wo have a carefully selected stock of tho host material at a moderate cost. If you aro building soo us. A Car of CORTRIGHT ROOFING at pricos that will interost you. Seneca Hardware Co., Lowery-Byrd Building, SENECA, S. C.