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WALHALLA DI DEALE Drugs, Medicines, Paints and Oils. Prescriptions Careful! Pharn You get what you a No Subs WALHALLA, SOI . LOCAL AND PERSONAL. * -AU priced buggies at W. M. Brown's-from $60 up. tf -L. A. Brennecke, of Greenwood, was among friends here for several days last week. -Mrs. J. W. Nix and children, of Greenville, are visiting at the home of Mrs. G. K. Maxwell. -The man that makes faces. The New Ping-Pong Pictures, 28 for 25c. Located over Walhalla Drug Store for short time, and for white people only. -Miss M. C. DuPre, of Abbeville, 1B visiting her brother, E. M. Du Pre, near town. 8he Is accompa nied by Miss Fannie Du Pre. They will be here for a week or ten days. -Providence permitting, there will be preaching in the' Oakway Presby terian church as usual the fourth Sunday evening at 4 o'clock, fast time. -Mill Workers' World: "Jas. H. E. O'Kelley, formerly of Greenville, ls now chief engineer and master me chanic for the Courtenay Manufac turing Company, of Newry.' -There will be divine services at Bethel Presbyterian church next Sun day afternoon" at 3.30 o'clock. The members of this church and the pub lic generally are cordially invited to attend this service. -There will be a picnic nt Clear mont on the Fourth of July. Every body come and have a good time. Preparations are being made for a large crowd. Don t forget the place and the time-4th of July. - Misses Zadie and Marjorie Nield, of Vicksburg, Miss., are visiting at the home of Mrs. G. K. Maxwell. They are pleasantly remembered here by numerous friends, who are de lighted to meet them again. -Hulls and meal always on hand at Moss & Ansel. -The officers of Bethel and Rich land Presbyterian churches are re quested to meet with the congrega tion and officers of Walhalla Presby terian church on next Sunday, June 28. at ll a. m., to consult with each other in regard tu calling another pastor. -Mrs. John W. Ferguson and chil dren returned to their home at Hart?, ville last Monday, after spending some time at the home of Mrs. G. K. Maxwell. Mrs. Ferguson was accom panied by her sister, Miss Julia Max well, who will spend two weeks at Har ts vi ile. -The new Iron bridge over Seneca river at the old Maxwell bridge site, bas been completed, accepted by the county officials and thrown open to the public. This handsome bridge will prove of great convenience to the (raveling public. It cost the com tj about $3,600. -Anderson Intelligencer: "Hon. K. P. Smith ls announced in this Is sue as a candidate for re-election to the House of Representatives. Mr. Smith ls one of the youngest men that has ever represented this county and he is a hard worker. The Intel ligencer predicts that he will be re elected." -Clemson Cor. Greenville News: "Z. R. Lewis, of the mechanical de partment, expects to attend Cornell University Summer School In July. Col. A. G. Shanklln, of the mathe matical division, will also go to Cor nell. He will take Mrs. Shanklln for a trip through the New York lake and Hudson River regions before the work at Cornell, beginning In July." -Parties who go to Charleston to morrow will find an excellent oppor tunity on Friday to see Forts Sum ter and Moultrie and other interest ing points around Charleston. An excursion boat will be at Accommo dation Wharf at 3 o'clock p. m. on the 26th, making a trip around the harbor and giving opportunity to see all the Interesting points. The fare will be 26 cents. -We are headquarters for hulls and meal. Moss & Ansel. -I can sell you a canning outfit that will do perfect work for $5, $10, $30 and $100, and this Is the year to buy, as we will have plenty of fruit, and an outfit will pay for itself from one to three duys' work. With each outfit you will receive a book of instructions that will teach you how to operate the outfit, and also how to can all kinds of fruits and vegeta bles. I can also furnish fire pots, capping copper."., tipping coppers flux, solder, cans, peach peelers, ap ple peelers, etc., and will be pleased to give any one Interested all the in formation I have learned with fifteen years' experience in tho business. Term? cash with order. J. H. Bar nett, Westminster, S. C. 28* Just a Fe If you need sonic nico Sti I have the prettiost lino in Wi always on hand. H nylor's, t In a few words, we handle tin J. W. Bell's WQ COMPANY, ?RS IN Fine? Toilet Articles, Soaps, Brushes, Perfu Mery [y Compounded by a ?acist. sk for at Our Store, ?t it ii lion. JTH CAROLINA. -For Sale-A mitch cow. Apply to E. L. Herndon. -Frank H. Shirley, who has been in birmingham for two weeks, ls again among his friends in Walhalla and West Union. -The man that makes faces. The New Plng-Pong Pictures, 28 for 25c. Located over Walhalla Drug Store for short time, and for white people only. -Married, at the home of the bride's parents. Summerville, 8. C., on June 10, 1908. Henry Meier, of Charleston, and Miss Ida W. W. Kor nahrens, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Kornahrens, Rev. C. Koerner, D. D., officiating. The bride Is well known in Walhalla, bavin; spent a summer here several years ago with her sister. Mrs. Carsten H. Oelkers. The friends In Walhalla extend con gratulations and liest wishes. -M. A. Herndon, of Hnpevllle, Ga., was In Walhalla last Saturday ter a short while. He drove over from Westminster with S. H. Marett. Mr. Herndon is visiting the family of Jas. E. Phillips at Westminster, and will be In the county for a short while yet. He ls a retired farmer, having served a long term of years tilling the soil, until he was able to lay aside work with sufficient ahead to meet all the wanta of himself and wife for their remaining days. -L. L. Barr and L. O. Russell, of Greenville, were in Walhalla for a few days last week driving hand some automobiles. They came over to deliver a large car to C. R. Houch Ins, who purchased lt for use iii con nection with the livery business of Houchins & King. It is understood that the car will be used mainly for pleasure trips around Walhalla, and for the accommodation of travel be tween Walhalla and Seneca and Westminster. -Last Sunday afternoon during the thunder storm the Presbyterian church lu Walhalla was struck by lightning. Only slight damage was done, however, a couple of weather boards being torn off near the eaves and thrown a considerable distance. The residence of J. D. Verner, near town, was also struck about the .same time, the lightning strlkin? the telephone wire and running in. Several small holes were burned In the ceiling on the inner walls, a glass or two broken, and the house filled with smoke, but no serious damage was done, and no one was shocked. -The Paul Mayne Circle held a most delightl*ul meeting on Tuesday, the ltith. with Mrs. J. W. Bell as hostess. The papers on "Germany's Poetry" were very Interesting. After the business for the day had been disposed of a motion to adjourn was made and carried. The members then gave themselves up to the social enjoyment and an hour was pleas antly spent. A course of delicious ices and cakes was served. Those present were Mrs. Sidney Ad,.ms, Mrs. G. M. Ansel, Mrs. E. R. Lucas, Mre. O. L. Garwood, of Atlanta, Mrs. J. A. Steck, and Misses Mary Ansel and Daisy Strong. -Two old copies of The Keowee Courier were left with us last week, one bearing date Saturday, August 22, 1852, and the other Saturday, July 23, 1869. There ls much lu them of Interest, especially to those of mature years, who recall many In cidents of the long past by these rec ords of fifty years ago. These copies were left with us by J. L. Talley, who has read The Courier ever since he learned to read. They were origi nally malled to Thos. R. Davis. Mr. Talley's father-in-law. The paper dated August 22, 1852, ls Just two years and four days older than Its present owner. Mr. Talley having been born August 18. 1854. This ls getting back to the first dayb of The Courier, which was established In 1849. -Recently Mrs. 8. K. Dendy turn ed over to the officers of the Oconee Monument Association the sum of $9.50. This was given to this wor thy cause by Jas. H. Doyle, of Gran bury, Texas. ($5.00.) Mr. Doyle was a captain in Trenholm's Cavalry, Gen. Mart Gary's Brigade. W. G. Terrell, of Cranbury, contributed $2.00. He was captain of Company F, Orr's Regiment of Rifles, Mc Gowan's Brigade. Geo. W. Abbott, of Weatherford, Texas, contributed $2.50. He was a sargeant in Com pany F, Orr's Regiment, McGowan's Brigade. These gentlemen volunta rily contributed these sums to the monument fund for the sake of "auld lnng syne" and In honor of their comrades of Oconee. Though now seasoned residents of the Lone Star State, they still have very warm spots In their hearts for Oconee couti, ty and their old friends. The con tributions were gratefully received by.the ladles of the association. w Words ! itionery, call and see me, for ilhalla. A nice line of Cigars he best cundy on the market, a best of everything. : : : : Drug Store. -Go to W. M. Brown for buggies, wagons, harness, etc. tf -J. T. Porter, Westminster, seudt us a cotton bloom taheu from bis field on .Min. 21st. -Misses Frances and Desale Barle are visitiug their grandmother, Mrs. M. A. Merritt, at Buford, Ga: -Frank S. Hollemah, of Seneca, spent Sunday in Walhalla with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Holle man. -MisB Gussie Catlett, of Briton, is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Lumkln, on Faculty Hill, this week. -Mrs. Jennie Large, after spend ing several days with her aunt, Mrs. A. C. Merrick, has returned to her home in Gainesville, Ga. -Mrs. Geo. Reese, of Ensley, Ala., is visiting at the home of her mo ther, Mrs. Julia Rose, at the Blue Ridge Hotel, In West Union. -Richland and Walhalla played another game of ball on the local diamond last Saturday, the score stand i nj; 10 to 4 In favor of Walhalla -Misses Olive and Fannie Bolt, of Anderson, are spending a week in Walhalla. They are stopping at the home of Mrs. Hannie Cobb, in East End. -The "Ping-pong" Picture Man will locate in Walhalla to-day for a short stay. "Ping-Pongs" have be come very popular and will prove so here. . -There will be services in the Walhalla Presbyterian church next Sunday morning at the usual hour by Rev. L. W. Brown. Public most cordially invited. -Mrs. L. M. Murphy, of Anderson, came up last evening to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Isbell, near town. Her friends are always pleased to meet her. -T. H. Tatum, Esq., of Bishop vllle, visited bis wife and child, at the home of Rev. C. D. Mann, in West Union, this week, where they are spending the summer. -Excursion to Charleston to-mor row. Don't fall to go. Best chance of your life. Fare only S4.25 Train leaves Walhalla 6.30. Join the crowd and have a merry time. -All Pythlaus are requested to'?t tend the regular convention on nfext Monday evening. This will be a very important meeting, being the last in the first semi-annual term. -Miss Minnie Miller and little sis ter, who have been visiting at the home of their aunt, Mrs. G. W. Eaton, for several weeks, returned to their home in Atlanta yesterday. -All members of Oconee Lodge, No. 64. I. O. O. F.. are urgently re quested to attend the meeting of the lodge next Tuesday night. Officers will be elected for the ensuing term. -Two very pleasant dances have been given the past week in honor of the young ladles of the summer school. The first was at the Blue Ridge Hotel, in West Union, the sec ond In Walhalla, in the new store room of D. H. Rowland, in West End. -A. P. Crisp, Mrs. Josapbine Mc Carey and Miss Irene White are at tending the closing exercises of the Cedar Springs Institute this week Miss Annie Crisp, who has attend,?/! the Institute for Beveral sessions, will graduate at this commencement. There are several young people from Walhalla attending this school; -Miss Eugenia Robertson, of Ab beville, is visiting at the home of Judge and Mrs. J. W. Holleman. She will be here for some time. Miss Robertson is the daughter of J. Townes Robertson, who ls remem bered by many of our older citizens -by reason of his conspicuous ser vices in Orr's Regiment. -Line of drummers' samples, con sisting of fans, hosiery, undervests and combs at Moss & Ansel. -Matthew Davis, who lives be tween Seneca and Clemson College, reports a c tton bloom taken from the field on his place on the 22d. The bloom was In the crop of a negro tenant named Collins. MT. Davis's plantation has for two years past furnished the first blooms re ported, but this year we have seve ral reported a day or two earlier. -Hon. J. J. McSwain, of Green ville, is In Walhalla to-day among his many friends. At 12 o'clock to day he will address the teachers in attendance on the summer school. Mr. McSwain is a fluent and forceful speaker, and his remarks will be well worth going to the Court House to hear. He is one of the prominent candidates for Solicitor of this cir cuit. -Mr. and Mrs. Edouard D'OIze are in Walhalla for a short while, stopping at the Walhalla Hotel. Their many friends here are delight ed at their return. During their stay they will present "Ingomar," a splendid drama, Mr. and Mrs. D'OIze taking the leading parts, suppor'od by a local cast. The play will be at the Wagener Theatre next Tuesday night. -A. L. Co: sett, jur genial West minster correspondent, was with us yesterday for an hour or two. This was his first visit to The Courier In eighteen months, and lt was greatly appreciated by us. For several months last winter Mr. Gossett's life hung by a mere thread, but he has eutirely recovered from the effects of his severe attack of pneumonia and ia quite himself again. "Gus" is al ways a most welcome visitor to Wal halla. He was accompanied here by Dr. H. E. Rosser. -R. C. Strother and family held a very pleasant reunion at their home in West Union yesterday. Mr. and Mrs, Strother's children are: Geo. J, Strother, of Ridge Spring; Mrs. L. W. Meakin, Fitzgerald, Ga.; J. M. Strother and Mrs. Chas. S. Reid, Woodbury, Ga.; W. A. Strother, Jr., Perry, Ga.; Mrs. Fair Dodd. Atlanta; Dave C. Strother, Fort Valley, Ga. Messrs. L. W. Meakin, Chas. S. Reid and Fair Dodd, Mrs. Oeo. J. Strother, Mrs. J. M. Strother and Mrs. W. A. Strother, Jr..' sons and daughters-in law, together with several grand children, were all present on thia pleasant occasion. An interesting feature of the day was the distribu tion by Mr. and Mrs. Strother of $f>0,000 among their children. May this large and excellont family con tinue to prosper, and enjoy many more such pleasant reunions. --For Sal??-Mexican burro and cart. Apply to Dr. J. w. Bell. -Only one new candidate thu week-9. R. Moan for sheriff. -Cleo. Schumacher, who has been sick for a week, ls improving. -Joe Thoma8ou, of Columbia, ls visiting his friend, Marvin J. Smith. -Mrs. Mary N. Ansel has return-, ed from a visit to relatives and ' friends in Atlanta. -Dr. Hugh Neville, wife and baby child. of Atlanta, visited relatives in Walhalla last week. -The "B. M. C." will meet next Thursday afternoon at 6 o'clock with Miss Dollie Beard. -Miss Lillie FIschesser; who has been quite sick for several weeks, is improving, to the delight of her nu merous friends. -The farmers In this community are *c*Mng badly behind with their work on account of the heavy and numerous sho'vers. -A protracted meeting *s being held in the Baptist church. Services are held twice each day. The public is most cordially invited. -Mrs. Jas. F. Ansel and children, of Chattanooga, Tenn., are In Wal halla for a while, stopping at the home of Mrs. Mary N. Ansel. -Rev. J. C. (Yongue, pun tor of the Walhalla Methodist church, Is assisting In a meeting in one of the Methodist churches In Anderson. -B. E. Pool, of Dallas, Texas, is visiting his mother and sisters for a while. Mrs. Pool has been seri ously sick with fever. Her many friends are glad to know that she is Improving. -The High Falls school will bpen on Monday, July 6th, with Miss Jes sie M. Chalmers as teacher. The patrons are urged, if possible, to en ter children on the opening day. The trustees and patrons are alBO re quested to attend on the first day. A Grand Family Medicine. "It gves me pleasure to speak a good word for Electric Bitters," writes Frank Conlan, of No. 436 Houston street, New York. "It's a grand family medicine for dyspepsia and liver complications; while for lame back and weak kidneys it can not be too highly recommended." Electric Bitters regulate the diges tive functions, purify the blood, and impart renewed vigor and vitality to the weak and debilitated of both sexes. Sold under guarantee at all drug stores. 50c. TAFT RESIGNS WAR PORTFOLIO. Luke E. Wright, an Ex-Confedernt??, Will Succeed Him. Washington. June 19.-Secretary of War Taft to-day handed to Presi dent Roosevelt his resignation from the Cabinet. The correspondence between Pres ident Roosevelt and Secretary Taft relating to the latter's resignation is very brief. Secretary Taft simply tendered his resignation to take ef fect June 30 next, and the President accepted it. The President to-day announced the appointment of Luke K. Wright, of Tennessee, to succeed Taft. Speak- I lng of the appointment Mr. Roose velt said: "Of all the men in the country I feel that Luke Wright is the man best equipped to take up the work of the department, which for the last seven years has been under the con trol, first, of Root, and then of Taft. "As a young man he was a cap tain in the Confederate army. He is .one of the best lawyers not only of his State, but of the entire South. He has also been foremost in advo cating and insisting upon fair treat ment for the colored people. He first definitely established his reputation In the terrible days of the yellow fever epidemic at Memphis, when he practically made himself mayor of the town and took charge of all the relief measures, showing what may Justly be called devotion to duty and Indifference to his own life, together with the masterful qualities of a suc cessful administrator in a great cri sis. He was himself struck by the plague he was fighting, but lived to see lt stamped out and himself to take part In introducing Into Mem phis the hygienic measures which have silice made it one of the model health cities of the world." TEXAS MOB KILLS PRISONERS. Rare War Started by Killing of White Man by Negro. Houston. Texas, June 22.?-Frank Williams, Jerry Evans, Will John son, Mose Spellma.n Cleveland Wil liams, Will Manuel, .ill negroes, were taken from the Jail at Hemphill last night and hanged to a tree, and Frank Williams, who attempted to escape, was shot to death. They were being held for killing Hugh Dean, white, two weeks ago. Babbit Bill McCoy, another negro, was shot down at the white man's gate, and the bodies of two negroes were found in the creek bottom. The mob's work was precipitated by the murder of Aaron Johnson Sat urday, who was killed by the negro, who confessed that he was hired to commit the crime. The negro who killed Johnson reranins in Jail. Twelve Lose Iii ves in Waves. New York, June 22.-Twelve deaths hy drowning were recorded In New York and vicinity during the past twenty-four hours, the Intense heat drawing thousands to the beaches to seek relief either in or on the water. John Milton lost his life rescuing three men who had capsized in a little boat In the East River. Frank Kriz broke his neck diving in the East Side Y. M. C. A. pool. Au gust T. Sundman, captain of a New York city steam lighter, fel! from a ladder Into the North river and was drowned. T. E. ALEXANDER. The Land Man _WALHALLA, S. C. are just the covering needed for country buildings, because they're fire-proof, storm-proof, easy to put on,' and last as long as thc building itself--come in ancf-sec them. i SENECA HARDWARE COMPANY.1" f li Hot Summer Time Is here and we are showing many things to add to your comfort. Low Cut "Gipsy" Slippers, easy and graceful, only $1 per pair. Dainty Patent Leathers for Misses only $1.25, and Children's $1. Little Slippers for Baby at 50c, and Socks to match at 10c, and 15c. Gauze Vests, 7c and 10c each. Jap Fans in beautiful designs at 5c. and 10c All-Over Laces and Embroideries at all prices. Fine Table Damask tit 50c, 75c and #lj with Doi lies to match. Splendid line of Lace Curtains, and Scrim for Windows. In fact we can fit you up in anything in House Keeping Goods. Don't forget we are headquarters for. Fruit Jars, Rubbers and Caps. W. ?$. HUNTER ca CO.. SENECA, S. C. A LARGE AND COMPLETE STOCK White Dress Linens andf Lawns, Fancy Muslins, Silk Wa?stings in new|Plaids and Stripes. & Swiss and Gtmbric??Embroideries, Torchon Laces and Gauze Vest.f5j* Ladies' and Chtf dren'sBLow^JCut Shoes, newest styles 'inlPatentl Leathers and Tans, .* Men's and Boys' Light Weight Choth ing. J* 5 Most [of this entire Stock must be moved within the next 30 days, j* Do not fail to examine our stock and prices and see what we have to offer you. J* Buggies. Wagons, ?Harness, Sash, Doors, Blinds, Lime and Cement. J* Paints and Oils at lowest prices. i s * W. P. NILVIMONS; SENECA, S. C. WE WANT our f riendb and patrons to lQAve their Printing and Engraving orders with us. Prompt attention and best service. Call and see our line of samples. THE KEOWEE COURIER. Walhalla, S. C. VISITING CA HUH-AU the latest stylos. We want your orders for first class work in the Engraving line. We can furnish any style or any quantity you may desire. Write or call on THE KEOWEE COURIER, Walhalla, 9. C.