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KEOWEE COURIER (ESTABLISHED 1840.) PnbUshed Ere ry Wednesday Morning. Subscription, 9LOO Per Annum. Ail vori Ising Rates Reasonable. -By STUCK, SHELOR * SCHRODER. Communications or a personal character charged for as advertise ments. Obituary notices and tributes of respect, ot 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. C.: ... * _ - * ? .' WEDNESDAY, JULY 80, 100?. FOR A CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL. in the near future the free hold voters of Walhalla School District No. 26, West Union School District No. 27, and Bear Swamp School Dis trict No. 72, will be presented with a petition asking their signatures to make a request for an election on the question of locating a high school for the benefit of these districts com bined. We are not Informed defi nitely as to the plans, and there may be other close districts included with those so situated as to make their joining In with the high school plan very advantageous. The advantages of such a school In place of the graded school and other smaller schools are numerous, and the cost ls not increased, but on the other hand the adoption of the high school plan will bring from the State high school funds a portion of lt for the benefit of those districts which join In with the work on the high school basis. No extra taxes are levied, but the State pays from Its high school fund an amount that will be of material benefit to the citizens of the districts embracing the high school plan. There are other considerations, also, that ought to appeal to those In terested in education, among them \heing the raising of the standard of ?work in the school. Two practical demonstrations of the advantages of the high school system have been made In this county, and the benefi cial results have been apparent. Westminster and Seneca High Schools have given to those districts not only signal educational advantages, but their revenues have been materially increased. When the opportunity ls given to you to sign this petition, do not tall to embrace it. Then when the elec tion is held consider the matter well, and you will vote for the high school. Every step forward lu educational matters brings our county a notch higher In our efforts for material ad vancement, property ls enhanced in value, and the children are insured better opportunities and better edu cational facilities. Be prepared to meet the question fairly and squarely when you aro called on, and meet lt right. We have made wonderful strides forward in the past few years; but let us not now stand still and say we have gone far enough. When we have gone far enough we will he at the top of the ladder, and we are not yet there. Forward always and upward, until the top is reached! Let there be no backward step. Why do Grace and Martin rage, and Mr. Blease imagine a vain thing? ? ? . ? . Will some Georgia paper jilease tell us which ls preferable-to be full of near-beer or near full of beer? The election ticket for Oconee this year will bear a marked resemblance to a round-the-world excursion ticket. With stop-over privileges. ***** John Wood, of Greenville, a for mer newspaper man, has fallen heir to a million dollars Wonder what kind of automobile he will buy. ***** Joe Tolbert must have a charmed life. One of the citizens of Ninety Six says that they could have killed him a dozen times. A eat has only nine lives. Tolbert must be a whang doodlc. ***** From a tolerably careful study of the results so far in the Georgia con vict Investigation, that State would not go far wrong If it released its convicts and put the prison commis sion behind the bars. ***** Won't Hryan and Taft be over whelmed with surprise when they are notified of their nomination? It is fortunate both are robust and with no apparent heart affection, or we would fear for the result of tho shock. Carrie Nation announces that she ls going to "snatch the sheath gown off every woman she catches wearing one." Don't do lt, Carrie; that would only make a bad habit worse. -Hartwell Sun. But really, now, wouldn't you like to see her try lt? "Views and Notions" is the name of a new weekly paper published at Fountain Inn by O. H. Waddell. We have rocelved the first number, which presents a good appearance^ Our best wishes for the success of the new venture. . . . . . . Charleston ls to have a box manu facturing concern, ai d lt ls to be started up at once. Doubtless with the purpose in view of making ano ther box to put Mr. Qraco Into as soon as he gets out of the Senatorial campaign box, into which he put him. self. A man over In Georgia reports through the Elberton Star that he has been superintendent ot a Sunday school for seventeen years without opposition. if" the "job Mad been a political one, with a salary attached, he would probably have had seven teen opponents the first year. Mr. Martin, the Senatorial candi date, now teHs how he was born, raised, married, educated, etc., all over the State. The next timo he r ns he can extend his joke over a period from the cradie to the grave, and tell the people how he also died (politically) all over the State. * * . ? * The campaign meeting at Madison last Saturday developed something of the regulation ginger mill feautres somewhat warm. The Senatorial candidates got down to the point of drawing the records. They evidenly carried them concealed, for their pro duction seemed to be a surprise to the audience. ? * ? ? # John Temple Graves announces his candidacy for the Presidential nomi nation by the Independence party. Why he should want to put on his grave CtOthes before he ls entirely dead wt fall to see. So much, though, for having hobnobbed with Hearst. With Graves and Hearst at the head of things the Independence convention at Chicago must present a very funereal appearance. WEAVER MET BRYAN/ Populist Nominee Sixteen Year? Ago Now Support i II j; Democracy,. Des Moines, Iowa, July 27.-When Bryan awoke this morning he found awaiting him Gen. J. B. Weaver, of Iowa, who sixteen years ago, was the Populist Presidential candidate. The two men engaged In earnest political talk. Weaver has identi fied himself With the Democratic par ty and ls a strong friend of Bryan. A crowd <)t one thousand people cheered Br;, an on his arrival to-day. He was literally carried from the train to an express truck, whore he spoke five minutes. He promised to speak at length in Iowa d 'ring the campaign. Mount Pleasant Items. Mount Pleasant, July 27.-Special: Rev. .. O. Cole filled his regular ap pointment at this place Sunday. Our protracted meeting will com mence Saturday, August 1. Mr. and Mrs. .Mackey Spearman, of Anderson, are visiting Rev. W. J. Spearman. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Morgan are vis iting friends and relatives at Ander son. .1. (). Hix and daughter, Miss EfTle. returned home Thursday from a very pleasant visit to Homer and Mayes ville, Ga., where they spent several days with Mrs. J. C. Griffin. We are glad to note that Mrs. H. ( Marett, who has been very lillis im proving. The health of this community ls very good at this writing. Mrs. Bessie Spearman is visiting friends and relatives at this place. Mr. and Mrs. Jodie Honea, of Chal mer, spent several days In our midst last week. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hill returned home Friday from a visit to Canon, Georgia. Miss Emma Hill spent last Tues day with Miss Tommie Land. We have been having some dry weather for the last three weeks. Lee Spearman ls visiting home folks this week. P. X. Union Sunday School Picnic. On last Thursday, 23d instant, a most enjoyable occasion was had in the grove near the residence of John W. Abbott, a short way above Wal halla. The Sunday schools of Zion Methodist and Rocky Knoll Baptist churches met to spend the day In social enjoyment-singing, game? and general recreation. These schools have an average attendance of about forty each. F. W. Harbort ls the superintendent o*' Zion, and John W. Abbott Hie superintendent of Rocky Knoll school. The morning exercises Of th? day began with song, after which Rev. Rhett Doyle read a scrip ture lesson and offered prayer. Ad dresses on Sunday school work were made by C. R. D. Burns and W. W. Moss. At the conclusion of these ad dresses those preset repaired to the grove, where a table was most boun tifully laden with the most substan tial and dainty eatables that it has been our good fortune to partake of anywhere. The afternoon was spent lu sing ing and In playing base ball. Every one expressed delight at being pres ent, and trusting that these occa sions will come oftener in the future. The Children enjoyed the picnic and will moro gladly engage In the Sun day school work by reason of the de lightful social gatherings Rally ut Bounty IJUIHI. A Farmers' Union Educational Ral ly will be held at Bounty Land Au gust 12th. Addresses Will bc deliv ered by speakers from a distance. The public ls Invited to attend. All farmers are especially urged to be present. i he program will he an nounced later. UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT PICKED Dr. S. C. Mitchell, of Richmond Col lege; Chosen.' Columbia, July .15.-The board of trustees of the University of South Carolina this morning elected Dr. Samuel Chiles Mitchell, of Richmond College, of Richmond. Va., president of the University of South Caroliua. Dr. Mitchell ls recognized as one of the strongest educators In the South, and the board feels lt has done a good work not only for the Univer sity, but for .the State, In getting Dr. Mitchell to accopt the presidency of the University. Dr. Mitchell ls at present engaged In delivering a series of lectures at Brown University and at Harvard University under the exchange sys tem that has been recently instituted. The professor of history at Brown University ls to go abroad as a mem ber of the maritime commission and Dr. Mitchell has been Invited to de liver the major portion of the lec tures. It ls on account of this en gagement, made last winter, that Dr. Mitchell is unable to come to the University at the opening of tho next session. He Will spend some time here this summer and again at Inter vals during the course of next ses sion. During the Interval the Uni versity will be in charge of Prof. A. C. Moore, who ls now vice president of the faculty, and'the board feels that during the lnter-regnum the af fairs of the University will be well cond neted. Thc Remedy that Does. "Dr. King's Ne?' Discovery ls the remedy that does the healing others promlso but fall to perform," says Mrs. E. R. Pierson, of Auburn Cen tre, Pa. "lt ls curing mo of throat and lung trouble of long standing, that other treatments relieved only temporarily. New Discovery Is do ing me so much good that I feel confident Its continued use for a reasonable length of time will restore nie to perfect health." This renown ed cough and cold remedy and throat and lune' healer ls sold at all drug gists. 50c. and $1. Trial bottle free. Dots from Return. Return, July 28.-Special: Many and hearty thanks to Him who gives all good things for the nice shower yesterday afternoon. We were get ting dry here, needing rain, lt seem ed to us, pretty bad; though we are always free to confess we don't know when we really do need things. Peo ple are most done working their crops in this section, except late corn and ! other late patches. It looks now as If watermelons would be like Job's turkey, "sorter thin." In this settle ment. We helped eat some right good ones nt A. L. Poster's last Mon day evening. Little Miss Freddie Hunnicutt. of Seneca, was the guest of Gertie Dun- ! can last week. A small boy or girl who has been shut up in town al- ' ways reminds one of a bird out of a cage when they get out In the coun try. It looks like the time ls too short for them to see and enjoy all they would like to. Miss Ida Penland of Western North Carolina, has been In this sec lion for several days. There have been many violations of the 'aw In this community of late, and the vio I a tori have gone unpun ished, but the tide ls turning now. The people are getting tired ol* being robbed of their rest at night by those who care nothing for their own en joyment and freedom, and who care only to see how far they can break the laws of the State and go unpun ished for lt, and then boast of how litfht they got off. Hasten the day when we will have nothing but the very best Christian men of the coun try to make our laws, and then have men of the same kind who will help enforce them. Mr. and Mrs. Mat Morris, of the Bounty Land section, and three small children, visited J. B. aud Mrs. Dun can Tuesday and Wednesday, and were entertained by B. A. and Arthur Williams Tuesday night with music. The little visitor who came to make Its home with Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Duncan some time ago. ls doing fine. We are sorry to Inform the friends of Amos Julian that he ls not Improv ing any, but we hope for him an early recovery. Many Interested in Sunday school work who did not attend the conven tion at Center recently missed a treat, lt was encouraging and up lifting to those who are Interested in the cause. J. M. Way is a man of much power and ia always willing and ready to answer any question that will give light and wisdom to the asker. The father and step-mother of Mrs. S. E. Browning were moved to this section yesterday, and they will spend some time, If not all of their future days, here. May joy and happiness be theirs as they travel down the other side of the hill of life. If people go hungry next year lt will be their fault. They can put up I enough fruit to almost keep them If they will put the "'il try" to it. It's plentiful around here. J. B. I). It Can't Be Beat. The best of all teachers ls expe rience. C. M. Harden, of Silver City, North Carolina, says: "I find Elec tric Bitters does all that's claimed for it. For stomach, liver and kid ney troubles lt can't I beat. I have tried lt ant* find lt a most excellent medicine." Mr. Harden Is right; lt's tho best of all medicines, also for weak, lamo back, and all run down conditions. Best, too, for chills and malaria. Sold under guarantee at all drug stores. 50c. Premium for Largest Melon. At the next meeting of Conneross Local Union, No. 76, a premium will be awarded to the member having grown and presented the largest un ion to the union as a treat. The meeting will be held next Saturday, August 1st, at 2 o'clock. All mem bers are urged to come and bring a melon or two and one or more of your friends. Friends and neighbors, wo men and children, are Invited to come and spend a merry hour or two to gether. A. N. Prichard, Sec. I MOVED! ?Pfc We have moved our stock of General Merchandise to our. new and up-to-date store room on the new block, corner Depot and South Main Streets, near Magnolia Hotel, just across the street from depot. We have a lot of Goods, such as Shoes, Hats, Dry Goods and Notions on exhibit to go at and below cost. We are compelled to rid our shelves of these goods in order to make room for the tremendous stock of Fall and Winter Goods, which we bought while the slump was on and which we are receiving daily. Don't fail to come to the New Block when you come to Westminster. It doesn't matter what you come for you can buy it at our new store cheaper than anywhere else. Just drive your teams around to the New Block, where you will find good hitching posts which we have put up in the shade just to accommodate our customers. Look For The Big Sign on the Corner Building and come in and let us sell you what you want. Remember the New Block and look for the Big Sign when you are in Westminster. Mitchell & Reeder. If you contemplate Building a HOME, BARN, or doing any Repair "Work it means "DOLLARS" saved for yon "by getting in touch with 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 YOV 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, Im****** 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